A man was found guilty in Pulaski Circuit Court Monday of multiple felony counts, after police say he pointed a gun at them while they were trying to serve an arrest warrant.
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Pulaski County property taxpayers may be in for a bit of a shock. A tax restructuring approved by the county council last year lowered the local income tax from a state-high 3.38 to 2.85 percent. That involved adjusting how that money is allocated, shifting much of it away from property tax relief.
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The Bass Lake Beach will be discussed during tonight’s Starke County Park Board meeting. Board members are expected to discuss the operation of the beach, while Kathy Norem will give an update on a beach project. The park board will also consider hiring a paid secretary, who’d be responsible for meeting agendas and minutes, as well as updating the new website.
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Park facilities in Knox could get new security cameras, thanks to federal COVID-19 relief money. The idea of using money made available by the CARES Act on cameras is expected to be discussed during tonight’s city council meeting.
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The Tri-Township Consolidated School Corporation will soon be saying goodbye to a couple familiar faces.
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A man wanted on suspicion of meth dealing and planting an explosive device was reportedly taken into custody, following a standoff with police in Pulaski County Friday. Pulaski County sheriff’s deputies say they were called to assist in the arrest of Darren Amick, who allegedly had active warrants out of White County.
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Pulaski County officials will continue discussing the future of Arens Field tonight. The county commissioners recently agreed to hire Daryn Wilder as airport manager, even though some county officials had expressed interest in privatizing the airport. Board of Aviation Commissioners President Jeremy Wegner is expected to weigh in on Bluebird Ag’s interest in buying or leasing the airport during tonight’s joint county council and commissioners meeting.
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The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is pushing back the start of the 2021-2022 school year by a week. The school board recently approved a calendar adjustment that moves the first day of class to August 12.
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North Judson-San Pierre school officials are putting their summer school plans together. A list of potential course offerings was recently approved by the school board.
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The Town of Winamac is looking to make the downtown area a little safer for pedestrians. Town Manager Brad Zellers recently discussed planned sidewalk and lighting upgrades with the town council.
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The owner of three undeveloped parcels in North Judson will have more control over the land, following action by the town council last week. The three parcels off of Simmons Street owned by Tom DeCola were separated by what were technically alleys, even though the entire site was undeveloped, according to Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe.
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Pulaski County’s court system is once again looking to bring in thousands of dollars of grant funding for its programs. Circuit Court Judge Mary Welker told the county commissioners Monday that the county was granted almost $53,000 for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative. “This month, we have 30 students receiving services in our JDAI program, as well as 13 in our truancy program,” Welker explained.
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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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Starting in 2022, Winamac High School is moving its graduation from Friday night to Sunday afternoon. The Eastern Pulaski School Board recently approved the change, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dara Chezem.
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The City of Knox is once again offering to pick up half the cost of sidewalk replacement. The Mayor’s Office is now taking requests for the 2021 residential/business sidewalk replacement program.
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Hydrant flushing is planned in Hamlet next week. A Town of Hamlet Facebook post says the hydrant flushing will take place Monday and Tuesday.
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Pulaski County EMS may allow non-certified staff to work on its ambulances. That’s one of a few ideas EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo presented to the county commissioners Monday to address the department’s staffing shortages.
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The Hamlet Park Board is seeking concrete bids for the planned Robert J. Tauteris Jr. Memorial Walkway. The four-foot-wide concrete path will eventually encircle the Town Park.
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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.
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Pulaski County nonprofit organizations can still apply for COVID-19 relief funding through the White County United Way. United Way officials say Community Relief Fund applications will be accepted until July 10, but they’re urging nonprofits to submit them as soon as possible.
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