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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Pulaski County’s court system is seeking almost $200,000 in grant funding to continue its programs. The county commissioners recently agreed to sign letters of support for applications for 1006 grants from the Indiana Department of Correction.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider health insurance and copier lease options this morning. The commissioners will be asked to approve a contract with Cardinal Copier Solutions. The company got a favorable recommendation from the county council last week, after it said it could save the county $30,000 a year.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Council is considering funding to keep the county’s Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative going for another year.
Continue readingNow that Pulaski County’s Veterans Treatment Court is fully certified, the county is seeking funds to launch another problem-solving court. Superior Court Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher told the county commissioners Monday that the veterans court got its certification on January 24, following a two-day review by the state.
Continue readingSeveral people are stepping up to help Pulaski County residents dealing with substance use disorder. Last week’s recovery coach training drew a huge turnout, according to Circuit Court Judge Mary Welker.
Continue readingPulaski County’s veterans treatment court continues to get statewide recognition. Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush highlighted the progress of the state’s problem-solving courts during her annual State of the Judiciary address Wednesday.
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The Pulaski County Council may be looking to crack down on additional appropriations in 2020. That’s when the council lets a department spend a certain amount of money beyond what’s in the budget.
Continue readingPulaski County is getting $60,000 to make it easier for people going through the court system to get the treatment they need. Superior Court Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher discussed the funding with the county council Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County once again has a decision to make, when it comes to IT services. Back in July, the county commissioners disbanded the county’s IT department, and later agreed to contract IT services out to DeGroot Technology. Now, DeGroot has notified officials that it will stop providing services to the county in January.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners are voicing their continued support for a pretrial release grant. They signed a letter of support for the grant funding on Monday, at the request of Superior Court Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to choose a builder for the expansion of the Winamac ambulance garage this morning. Three bids were received for the work, ranging from under $77,000 to more than $221,000. The low bid came from TM Construction of Winamac.
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More funding for court-appointed attorneys was finalized by the Pulaski County Council Monday. Council members approved a $30,000 additional appropriation for Superior Court pauper counsel. It was requested by Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher back in August.
Continue readingAfter years of discussions, the Pulaski County Commissioners appear to be ready to act on courthouse security. Commissioner Jerry Locke raised the issue with Sheriff Jeff Richwine, during Tuesday’s meeting. “The situation with the courthouse, I’m afraid it might drag on, drag on, drag on, to see what’s going to be done,” Locke explained. “Would it be possible, Jeff, you or some of your people to come up with how many personnel to make our courthouse secure?”
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For the third time this year, Pulaski Superior Court Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher is asking for permission to spend more money for pauper counsel. The county council has already agreed to let her spend $40,000 beyond what was initially budgeted. On Monday, she told council members she needs another $30,000.
Continue readingPulaski County is celebrating its new veterans treatment court this afternoon. Court officials are holding an open house from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EDT at Pulaski Superior Court, with a short program at 4:15. The veterans court was officially certified this past spring, making it Indiana’s 100th problem-solving court.
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Hiring an outside company to find potential fuel tax reimbursement appears to be paying off for the Pulaski County Highway Department. The highway department expects to bring in more than $10,000 in reimbursements, according to information shared during last week’s county commissioners meeting.
Continue readingAfter the Pulaski County Commissioners disbanded the county’s IT Department, the county council continues trying to figure out how to cover technology costs going forward.
Continue readingPulaski County has fewer and fewer people, but the county’s courts and probation office are only getting busier. Chief Probation Officer Chris Allen told the county council Monday that the number of people on probation has gone up over the past three years.
Continue readingAs the Pulaski County Council continues exploring potential budget cuts, the county’s judges and chief probation officer had the chance to share their cost-saving ideas Monday. Circuit Court Judge Mary Welker told council members that there’s $50,000 in the commissioners’ budget for detention of children that she doesn’t think will be needed.
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