Pulaski County’s new coroner is settling into the job. Jon Frain took over the position January 1, following the retirement of John Behny.
Continue readingNew Pulaski County Coroner Interviewing Candidates for Chief Deputy Position
Pulaski County Commissioners Keep Appointments, President the Same for 2020
The Pulaski County Commissioners are keeping much of the county’s leadership the same for 2020. Kenny Becker will remain the board of commissioners’ president for a fourth year, following Monday’s reorganization.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff Reviews 2019 Statistics
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies made fewer arrests in 2019 than in 2018. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners Monday that deputies made 398 arrests last year, down from 510 the year before.
Continue readingSingle Point of Entry to Be Implemented Next Month at Pulaski County Courthouse
Creating a single point of entry at the Pulaski County Courthouse won’t wait until a large-scale renovation project. Starting next month, visitors to the courthouse will have to use the basement entrance on the west side of the building, following a decision by the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Reorganize, Make 2020 Appointments
The Pulaski County Commissioners will reorganize for 2020 when they meet tonight. In addition to selecting the board’s president and vice president, they’ll also make several department appointments for the year.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Finalize Sale of Four Lots at $25 Each
The Pulaski County Commissioners have taken action to get some property back on the tax rolls. Back in September, William McBee, a resident of the Monterey Resorts area, expressed interest in buying four neighboring lots that had come under the county’s ownership. Earlier this month, the commissioners voted to finalize the sale, for a price of $25 per parcel.
Continue readingRepairs Planned for Parking Lot at Pulaski County Public Library, Annex Building
Repairs will soon be coming to the parking lot between the Pulaski County Public Library and the County Annex Building in Winamac. Library Executive Director MacKenzie Ledley told the county commissioners last week that the library has money from its recent bond issuance to crack seal the entire parking lot, including the portion owned by the county.
Continue readingPink Tape to Help Officials Mark Abandoned Vehicles in Snow Storms
Pulaski County emergency responders will have a new way of marking stranded vehicles during snow storms. Emergency Management Agency Director Sheri Gaillard told the county commissioners Monday that various agencies in the county have now been equipped with pink tape.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve New Workers’ Comp Policy
After getting dropped by its workers’ compensation provider, Pulaski County has now secured coverage for next year. The county commissioners Monday approved a policy using the Indiana state pool. The cost ended up being about $164,000, which was less than $2,000 more than the county’s policy with the Indiana Public Employers’ Plan.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Chip Spreader Purchase
An equipment upgrade for the Pulaski County Highway Department was approved by the county commissioners Monday. They agreed to let Highway Superintendent Gary Kruger buy a chip spreader from Southeastern. It will cost the Highway Department $193,000, after a $30,000 trade-in allowance.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff Again Urges Officials to Keep Work Release Center in Facilities Plans
Now that the Pulaski County Commissioners have chosen a path for a potential courthouse renovation, Sheriff Jeff Richwine is renewing calls for a dedicated work release facility. He told the county council last week that while there are no easy answers for preventing drug addiction, additional programs could help treat the problem that already exists.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Finalize Solar Regulation Updates
Updates to Pulaski County’s solar farm regulations were finalized by the county commissioners Monday. Building Inspector Doug Hoover explained that the changes to the Unified Development Ordinance include an updated fee schedule and setback requirements.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Vote on Solar Ordinance Updates Today
Updates to Pulaski County’s solar farm regulations are up for the county commissioners’ final approval this morning. One of the biggest changes is that commercial solar farms would only be allowed in agricultural zones after a hearing before the board of zoning appeals or in planned unit developments. The proposed updates to the county’s Unified Development Ordinance got a favorable recommendation from the advisory plan commission last month.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Voice Support for Broadband Grant Application
Efforts to improve broadband access in Pulaski and nine other nearby counties got the support of the Pulaski County Commissioners Monday. They agreed to sign a letter of support for the Wabash Heartland Innovation Network’s plan to apply for grant funding.
Continue readingPulaski Council, Commissioners Approve Four-Way Stop at 400 North and 1400 West
More stop signs are coming to the intersection of Pulaski County Roads 400 North and 1400 West, in spite of some county officials’ concerns about their necessity. The county council and commissioners passed an ordinance Monday officially making the intersection a four-way stop. While the commissioners approved it unanimously, council members Mike Tiede and Ken Boswell voted against it.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Choose IT Contractor, Equipment Upgrades Needed
Pulaski County will continue to contract out IT services. During Monday’s joint session with the county council, the county commissioners voted to hire Roeing IT Solutions.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Choose Option for Potential Courthouse Renovation
The Pulaski County Commissioners have chosen a path forward for a potential courthouse renovation project, but it could mean the closure of one of the county’s other buildings. Architectural firm Rowland Design had presented three courthouse renovation options, ranging from just under $4.9 million up to almost $8.6 million.
Continue readingPulaski County Council and Commissioners to Discuss Courthouse, Income Tax Configuration
The Pulaski County Courthouse will be discussed during tonight’s joint county council and commissioners meeting. Architects have presented a few different options for renovating this historic courthouse and possibly adding onto the Justice Center, ranging from almost $4.9 to almost $8.6 million. County officials have also been presented with various proposals for issuing bonds to pay for the work.
Continue readingNew Member Needed for Pulaski County Plan Commission
The Pulaski County Advisory Plan Commission needs a new member. During last week’s meeting, Rick Stone stressed that he will not seek reappointment when his term ends in January. “I’ve been looking forward to this all year!” he joked.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Open Bid for Highway Department Chip Spreader
A major equipment purchase for the Pulaski County Highway Department attracted only one bid. On Monday, Commissioner Kenny Becker opened the lone bid for a chip spreader, which came from Southeastern.
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