Rensselaer Parks Activities

Parks Superintendent Heather Hall talks about the winners in the Scarecrow Trail contest; Pickle Ball Courts to be  built in Brookside Park; Phase 2 of the mural for the house at the LaRue Memorial Pool; and, upcoming events this fall and early winter.

 

Rensselaer Mayor Jeff Phillips And City Council Meeting

Mayor Phillips has information on amended golf cart ordinance; vote on closing of Scott Street railroad crossing; potential expansion of 7th Street; Zone Map amendment of Saint Joseph's College; wrapping up the Brick Streets Project; Sewage Rates to increase to pay for mandated project.

 

2024 Halloween Dates & Hours

10/31   Rensselaer 5-8, CT; DeMotte 4:30-7, CT; Wheatfield 4-7, CT; Morocco 5-7, CT; Kentland 5-7, CT; Goodland 5-8, CT; Brook 5-7, CT; Mt. Ayr 5-7, CT; Lake Village 5-7, CT; Roselawn 5-7, CT;  Francesville 5-7, ET; Monon 5-7, ET; Wolcott 6-8, ET; Fowler 6-8, ET

 

11/1 Medaryville 530-7, ET

 

Goodland To Erect Gazebo & Write New Comprehensive Plan

The town is looking for suggestions on the gazebo design, and they are also asking for suggestions to include in their new comprehensive plan. The new plan is crucial to qualify for future projects grant funding.   Town Council President Jim Butler has information on these topics and more that were discussed at October's council meeting.

 

Indiana’s Deer Biologist On Finding Dead Deer

We spoke with Joe Caudell, the state's deer biologist, and he talks about the most common reason you may find such an animal deceased when it has no wound or sign of injury.  Also, what steps you can take to report the animal to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.