Pulaski County will have to make several upgrades to its courthouse, following complaints about working conditions in the building. County officials have already been busy making improvements since the county was sued last December for a lack of ADA compliance. Now, the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration has gotten a complaint about seven specific issues in the courthouse.
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North Judson to Evict Chickens, Town Council to Continue Reviewing Animal Ordinance
North Judson’s chickens will soon have to find a new home.
Pulaski Council Approves Local Funding Match for Pulaski County Human Services Van Purchase
Pulaski County Human Services will be able to proceed with the purchase of a new van, following action by the county council last week. After a couple months of discussion, the council voted last week to contribute $6,894 from the County Economic Development Income Tax Fund. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis to Reach Out to Alumni, Senior Citizens
Pulaski Commissioners to Consider Contracts for Coroner’s Office
The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office may have to wait a bit longer before it gets to move into a new space, so some formal arrangements are being made for temporary offices. The coroner’s office plans to move into the Winamac Municipal Utility Complex, once the town’s police department moves into its new station downtown. However, Chief Deputy Coroner Jon Frain told the Pulaski County Council and Commissioners last week the new space may not be ready until next year.
Oregon-Davis Cutting Teaching Positions, Citing Declining Enrollment
North Judson Council to Get Update from Starke County Economic Development Foundation
The North Judson Town Council will get an update from Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver tonight. Recently, Weaver’s been discussing plans to bring U.S. 30 up to freeway standards in the northern part of Starke County, as well as efforts to develop properties around North Judson and elsewhere.
Hamlet Looks to Protect Water Supply with Cross-Connection Control Ordinance
The Town of Hamlet is taking steps to protect its drinking water from potential contamination.
Items Sought for Pulaski County Time Capsule
Pulaski County wants to make sure future residents have a chance to know what life was like in 2016 and 2017. With the help of Frain Mortuary, the county’s been putting together a time capsule to commemorate last year’s Indiana Bicentennial.
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Ethnic Studies Course, Summer Agriculture Program
Stay Safe While Using Fireworks This Summer
As the Fourth of July approaches, so does the season for firework-related injuries, according to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Last year, over 70 percent of firework-related injuries occurred during the first week of July.
Pulaski Council, Commissioners Discuss EMS Transfer Policy, Medic Availability
How to allocate Pulaski County’s emergency medical services was the subject of a lengthy discussion by the county council and commissioners Monday.
Mint Festival Organizers Working Around Unsafe Lane Street Building
The North Judson Mint Festival is set to get underway this evening, in spite of an unsafe building on Lane Street. “We knew that this was a possibility and so we had a plan B and we’re working with plan B and it’s going fine,” says Mint Festival President Donna Henry.
Hamlet to Install Water Meters at Fairgrounds
Pulaski Council, Commissioners Approve Annex Building Roof Repairs
Bass Lake Beach Replenishment Considered by Starke Park Board for Future Grant Application
The Starke County Park Board may have missed this year’s deadline to apply for a grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, but plans are already in the works for next year’s grant cycle.
Four N.J.-S.P. School Board Candidates Interviewed by Railroad Township Board
The Railroad Township Board heard from four candidates Tuesday who’d like to represent the township on the North Judson-San Pierre School Board.
Hamlet Council Considers Police Vehicle Options
The Hamlet Police Department continues exploring the purchase of a new vehicle, while its Ford Taurus remains out of service.
Rise in Drug Use Concerns Pulaski County Officials, Impacts County Budget
Drug abuse is costing Pulaski County. Circuit Judge Michael Shurn told the county council Monday that drug-related cases are a big concern. Continue reading
The Crossing Closes Knox Campus, Citing Declining Enrollment
High school students looking for an alternative learning environment will soon have a bit farther to travel. The Crossing School of Business and Entrepreneurship is closing its Knox campus. Starting this fall, Starke County students will attend The Crossing’s Plymouth location.
