North Judson and Winamac are both keeping their current cemetery mowing contractors for another year, after no other companies submitted bids. The North Judson Town Council Monday officially hired TJ’s Lawn Care to mow and maintain Highland and Pioneer cemeteries for 2021.
Continue readingWinamac Making Funding Arrangements for Splash Pad Maintenance
Efforts to add a new splash pad in Winamac continue to move ahead. During last week’s park board meeting, board member and town manager Brad Zellers reported that the abandoned grain elevator near Logan and Jefferson streets has been demolished, and the splash pad is still on track to be ready by the end of May.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Chooses Next Park Manager
The Town of Winamac has a new park manager. The town council appointed Aaron Spanley to the position during a special meeting Monday, at the recommendation of Town Manager Brad Zellers, who’s also a member of the Winamac Park Board.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Hold Financial Work Session with Baker Tilly Today
The Winamac Town Council will discuss the town’s finances this afternoon. A work session with accounting firm Baker Tilly is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. EDT in the Winamac Municipal Utilities Complex.
Continue readingMemorial Swinging Bridge Project Celebrates $3,000 Donation
Efforts to add decorative lighting to the Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge” are starting to get some financial support. The Memorial Swinging Bridge Project says Bonnell Grain Handling became its first large donor back in December, with a $3,000 check presentation. The goal is to install the lighting feature in time for the bridge’s centennial on July 4, 2023, when a large rededication ceremony is planned.
Continue readingWinamac Park Manager to Resign
The Town of Winamac is looking for a new park manager. Dave DeLorenzo is resigning effective March 26, according to a letter read by Town Manager Brad Zellers during last week’s town council meeting. “‘I would like to extend my appreciation to the Town of Winamac for allowing me to work for you for the past six years,'” the letter said. “‘At this time, I would like to submit a three-week notice, due to recent unjust comments.’”
Continue readingWinamac Town Hall Reopens to Public
Winamac Town Hall has officially reopened to the public. The town council approved the reopening Monday, at the recommendation of Council President Tom Murray.
Continue readingWinamac Council Votes Down Motion to Seek More Cemetery Mowing Bids
A lack of cemetery mowing bids recently drew some concern from the Winamac Town Council. The lone bid came from Dan’s Mowing, which has handled the service for the past few years.
Continue readingFamily to Honor Son’s Memory by Donating Splash Pad to Town of Winamac
Winamac’s abandoned grain elevator will soon be replaced with a splash pad, thanks to a local family. Plans for the Owen Abbott Memorial Splash Pad were unveiled during Monday’s Winamac Town Council meeting.
Continue readingWinamac Council to Take Comments on COVID-19 Response Grant, Additional Appropriations
The Winamac Town Council will take comments tonight on the town’s application for COVID-19 relief for local businesses. The town plans to apply for $150,000 through Indiana’s COVID-19 Response Program.
Continue readingWinamac Seeking COVID-19 Response Funding for Local Businesses
The Town of Winamac is joining the list of local communities seeking COVID-19 relief for its businesses. The town council recently agreed to let Town Manager Brad Zellers start the application process for the state’s COVID-19 Response Program.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Hires Two Police Officers, Plans to Hold Interviews for Chief Position
The Winamac Police Department will soon be adding two new officers. The town council voted last week to offer the two vacant full-time positions to Andrew Speer and Aaron J. Zimmerman.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Awards Demolition Bid for Abandoned Grain Elevator
The Town of Winamac has picked a demolition contractor for an abandoned grain elevator near Logan and Jefferson streets. Jackson Demolition Services of Rochester was selected by the town council Tuesday, according to Town Manager Brad Zellers. The company submitted the lowest of eight bids, at a cost of $124,000.
Continue readingWinamac Employees to Return to Normal Schedules, Town Hall to Stay Closed to Public
Winamac town employees will go back to their regular work schedules next week. During a special meeting Monday, the town council voted to have all employees return to work but make sure they follow social distancing protocols. Town Hall will remain closed to the public, though.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Open Grain Elevator Demolition Bids Tonight
The Winamac Town Council is expected to open bids for the demolition of an abandoned grain elevator tonight. The town recently took ownership of the property near Logan and Jefferson streets. The goal is to redevelop it into a recreational area.
Continue readingWinamac Seeking Demolition Bids for Abandoned Grain Elevator
An abandoned grain elevator in Winamac could soon be coming down, as part of a revitalization effort. The town council voted to purchase the property near Logan and Jefferson streets for under $40,000 back in August and officially took ownership last month.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Appoints 2021 Officials, Board Members
The Town of Winamac is keeping much of its leadership the same for another year, but a few uncertainties remain. During the first town council meeting of 2021 Monday, members reappointed Mike Buchanan as chief of police.
Continue readingWinamac Officials Discuss Wellhead Protection Plan
The Town of Winamac is working on a plan to protect its drinking water. Town officials discussed a required wellhead protection plan during a public hearing last month.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Get $27,000 Payout from Community Foundation Fund this Year
The Winamac Park Board will have some extra money to work with, thanks to donations to the Community Foundation of Pulaski County. Town manager and park board member Brad Zellers told the town council last week that this year’s payout from the foundation’s Winamac Park Fund is just over $27,000. That money is typically used to help with projects, rather than day-to-day expenses.
Continue readingWaste Management Taking over Winamac Garbage Pickup
Winamac’s new garbage company may have to wait a few years before increasing the town’s rates. Waste Management completed its $4.6 billion acquisition of Advanced Disposal earlier this fall.
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