A new Winamac Park Board member was appointed by the Winamac Town Council Monday night.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Appoints New Park Board Member
Motorists Adjusting to Stop Signs at U.S. 421 and State Road 14
Drivers on U.S. 421 are slowly getting used to the new stop signs at State Road 14 near the West Central Schools campus. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has been keeping an eye on the intersection since INDOT changed it to a four-way stop back in June.
Continue readingPulaski County to Use CARES Act Money to Buy Body Scanner for Jail
The availability of COVID-19 relief funding is giving Pulaski County an opportunity to install new security equipment at the jail. The county commissioners Monday agreed to let the Sheriff’s Office purchase a body scanner using $159,000 in federal CARES Act money.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Get Maintenance Update Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners will get an update on some maintenance activities from Maintenance Director Mia Salyers tonight. County officials have recently been discussing hiring an outside contractor to help with HVAC maintenance, after issues were noted at multiple county facilities. The commissioners have also agreed to hire a company to repair a leaky roof in the circuit courtroom.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Vehicle Break-Ins
A rise in vehicle break-ins is prompting Pulaski County Police to remind residents to lock their cars. Officers say they’ve had multiple reports of items being stolen from vehicles in the area between U.S. 35 and County Road 1100 West, north of State Road 14. The cars were reportedly unlocked and parked in front of the victims’ homes.
Continue readingExtra Pickleball Courts Proving Popular in Winamac, Instructional Class Planned for Knox
Interest in pickleball continues to grow in Knox and Winamac. The expansion of the Winamac Town Park’s pickleball facilities last year has proven to be a good decision. That’s what Jon Chapman told the rest of the town’s park board last Thursday.
Continue readingRensselear Man Found Dead with Multiple Gunshot Wounds at Rural Medaryville Home
An investigation is underway, after a Rensselaer man was found dead at a home near Medaryville Thursday morning. The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office says it was called to investigate the death of a 25-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. He’s been identified as Brandon Kyle Messer.
Continue readingPulaski Council Approves Budget Transfers for Deputy and Dispatcher Overtime, Fiscal Planning
Pulaski County sheriff’s deputies have been busy recently, and that’s led to a significant shortfall in the department’s overtime budget. The county council voted Monday to transfer a total of $27,000 out of the deputy salary and part-time dispatcher salary line items, to fill the gap.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff’s Department Touts Drone Purchase
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department has a new law enforcement tool. Chris Schramm discussed a recent drone purchase with the county commissioners last week.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Reviewing Safety Procedures Following Bus Accident
In the wake of the recent school bus accident, Eastern Pulaski School officials are working to see what lessons they can learn going forward.
Winamac Park Board Continues to Debate Pickleball Expansion
The Winamac Park Board still isn’t ready to install new pickleball courts in the Town Park, but a decision about whether the project should move ahead will come next month. The park board has discussed converting the remaining tennis court into two additional pickleball courts, to handle growing demand. Meanwhile, a new tennis court could be built east of the current one, but such a project could come at a significant cost.
Winamac Town Park Athletic Field Scheduling Difficulties Discussed with Park Board
The resurgence of Winamac’s Little League program, along with the success of Winamac High School’s softball team, have led to scheduling headaches at the Town Park. Waylon Burke with the Pulaski County Little League told the Winamac Park Board Monday the league has grown a lot over the past three years, with participation reaching levels not seen since 25 years ago.
School Safety Update Given to Eastern Pulaski School Board
Local school officials continue reevaluating their safety procedures, following last month’s school shooting in Florida. The Eastern Pulaski School Board got an update Monday from the corporation’s school safety specialists, Middle School Principal Ryan Dickinson and High School Principal Rick DeFries, along with Chris Schramm from the Pulaski County Sheriff’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.
Winamac Park Board Reorganizes, Reappoints Secretary and Attorney
The Winamac Park Board has reorganized for 2018. During Thursday’s meeting, board members elected to keep Courtney Poor as board president for another year. Meanwhile, Chris Schramm moves into the position of vice-president.
Two Winamac Park Board Members Up for Reappointment
Two Winamac Park Board members are up for reappointment. The terms of Chris Schramm and Pat Bawcum both expire around January, according to Park Board Secretary Kim Burke.
Winamac Park Board Decides to Stop Pursuing Pool Project
Winamac’s swimming pool rebuilding effort appears to have come to an end. The town council narrowly decided Wednesday not to proceed with the project until the town has the money to support the ongoing maintenance of the pool. Without the town council’s financial support, the park board followed suit Thursday, voting to stop work on the project.
Vendors May Soon Be Coming to Winamac Town Park
The Winamac Park Board will soon consider allowing vendors in the town park. Continue reading
Volunteers Recognized by Winamac Park Board
Winamac’s park department is getting a boost from some local volunteers. Last month’s Town Park cleanup day organized by the park board’s advisory council attracted more than 55 people who put in a combined 214 hours of work, according to organizers. Continue reading
Winamac Council, Park Board Consider Pool Funding Options
Winamac Park Board members got several of their questions about the swimming pool rebuilding project answered Monday. They met with the town council for a joint work session. Continue reading
