A Railroad Township Trustee candidate is now out of the race, but another name has been added. John Harris is officially off the ballot following a pair of challenges against his campaign, according to Starke County Clerk Vicki Cooley. She says the Starke County Election Board reviewed the challenges Friday and determined that Harris was not an eligible candidate for the May primary.
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Pulaski County Circuit Court to Hire New Part-Time Employee to Help with Backlog in Cases
A backlog in cases in Pulaski Circuit Court has Judge Michael Shurn hiring a new part-time employee. The county commissioners voted Monday to let Shurn hire someone to help out the court reporter and front-desk attendant.
Hamlet Zoning Board Continues Researching New Permit Fee Structure
The Hamlet Zoning Board continues to research the possibility of a new fee structure for building permits. During Wednesday’s meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts gave board members copies of Starke County’s permits and suggested adopting a similar system.
Pulaski County Commissioners Revisit Ambulance Transfer Policies
Pulaski County EMS continues looking for ways to provide ambulance transfers for Pulaski Memorial Hospital without sacrificing the emergency response for the local community.
Loose Dog Complaints Brought to Hamlet Town Council
The Town of Hamlet is looking to crack down on loose and vicious dogs. A couple dog complaints were brought to the town council Wednesday.
Francesville Looking to Sell Unneeded Police Vehicle, Tractor
The Francesville Town Council is taking steps to sell a couple unneeded vehicles. “There was a motion to take our old tractor to auction to try and sell it,” says Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett, “and our old police vehicle – they’re trying to find out if someone was interested in it.”
Two Arrested After Syringes, Possible Heroin Reportedly Found During Plymouth Traffic Stop
Starke Election Board to Review Challenges Against Railroad Township Trustee Candidate
The Railroad Township Trustee’s race is already generating some controversy. Tomorrow, the Starke County Election Board will consider two challenges against John Harris. He’s running against incumbent Mandy Thomason for the Republican Party nomination in the May primary.
Pulaski County Road 700 North Bridge Replacement to Start Next Month
Final preparations are underway for the replacement of the bridge on Pulaski County Road 700 North over Bogus Run. Jeff Larrison with United Consulting gave an update to the county commissioners Monday. “We’ve conducted the pre-construction meeting with JCI, the contractor that was selected, and we basically have the plan in place now for how to address the project timing-wise,” he explained. “Construction is expected to start March 1, weather-permitting.”
Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad Plans Track Upgrades
The operator of North Judson’s short line railroad plans to rehabilitate 15 miles of track, thanks to a $300,000 Industrial Rail Service Fund grant. The Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad says it will install more than 4,400 new ties on a stretch of track through LaPorte County. Railroad representatives say that will bring the segment up to Class 1 track standards, which allow freight trains to travel at up to 10 miles per hour.
Francesville Wrapping Up Wastewater Upgrades
The Town of Francesville is putting the finishing touches on its sewer project.
Hamlet Town Council Votes to Switch Trash, Recycling Pickup Provider
The Town of Hamlet is switching its trash pickup provider. The town council Wednesday approved a two-year contract with Local Affordable Disposal of Hanna.
Pulaski County Commissioners Choose Construction Contractor for Courthouse Elevator Replacement
The Pulaski County Courthouse elevator is another step closer to getting replaced. On Monday, the county commissioners chose TL Kincaid Contracting to build the new elevator for $489,000.
Francesville May Consider Adding Park Board
The Town of Francesville may be looking into adding a park board. Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett says the idea was brought to the town council Monday by a representative from the UpTown Project. “They asked about maybe getting a park board, so that, maybe, we could get some grants,” Bennett explains. “And that will be looked into. We’re going to contact some other towns to see what theirs is.”
Taxpayers Urged to Beware of Tax-Related Identity Theft
Indiana’s attorney general is urging Hoosiers to be on the lookout for tax fraud. Identity thieves can use other people’s social security numbers to file fraudulent tax returns and keep refunds for themselves.
Pulaski County Coroner Reviews Statistics, Renews Call for Dedicated Office Space
The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office remains busy. Coroner John Behny gave an update on his department’s efforts to the county commissioners Monday.
Winamac Town Park Restroom Design Moving Ahead
Design work continues on new restrooms for the Winamac Town Park. A preliminary architectural drawing was presented to the park board last week.
Candidate Filings Continue as Deadline Approaches
The deadline is approaching for candidates to file to run in the May primary. Candidates have until Friday at noon to file their paperwork with the county clerk’s office.
Winamac Park Board Continues Researching Splash Pad
The Winamac Park Board continues to explore the feasibility of adding a splash pad to the Town Park.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners are once again expected to try opening bids for lawn care and snow removal at some county properties, during tonight’s meeting.
