Memorial Swinging Bridge Project Gets Donations from LightStream, Winamac Lions

LightStream President and CEO Brent Gillum presents a donation to Greg and Brenda Henry with the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project. (photo provided by Memorial Swinging Bridge Project)

Donations continue coming in for Winamac’s Memorial Swinging Bridge Project. The goal is to install decorative lighting on the Town Park’s historic bridge in time for its centennial on July 4, 2023, when a large rededication ceremony is planned. The feature is expected to cost almost $275,000.

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Pulaski County Commissioners Want Input from Office Holders Before Approving Email Upgrades

Pulaski County Commissioners: Mike McClure, Jerry Locke, Kenny Becker

The Pulaski County Commissioners have decided to hold off on upgrades to the county’s email system, until office holders have a chance to learn more about the proposed changes. IT Director Matt Voltz told the commissioners last week that the new system would make it easier for the courts, jail, and prosecutor’s office to communicate when scheduling cases.

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Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Revolving Loans for G&G Guns, Casey Williams Company

Pulaski County Commissioners: Mike McClure, Jerry Locke, Kenny Becker

A Knox gun shop plans to move to Star City, thanks to some financial help from Pulaski County. The county commissioners Monday approved a $19,500 revolving loan request from G&G Guns. “He has a purchase agreement on the former LightStream Bank building in Star City, moving the gun business from his storefront on U.S. 35 in Knox,” Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer explained. Continue reading

Pulaski County Looks to Enhance IT Recommendations for Technology Billing

Pulaski County CourthousePulaski County continues its overview of certain technology operations at its facilities.

During Tuesday night’s County Commissioner’s meeting, a hurdle in that process was addressed. Pulaski County’s internet service operates under an umbrella overseen by the IT department, but decisions about bills from the service provider were disallowed from being scrutinized for future recommendation by the IT department under agreement.

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