The Winamac Park Board has a new president.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Address Legal Concerns before Donating to Swinging Bridge Project
The Winamac Park Board will need more time to decide whether to contribute financially to the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project. It would add decorative lighting to the Town Park’s “swinging bridge” in time for its centennial in 2023.
Continue readingWinamac Town Park Cleanup Day Scheduled for Apr. 24
This year’s Winamac Town Park cleanup day is scheduled for Saturday, April 24. The date was set by the town’s park board earlier this month.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Awaiting State Guidance for Primary Election
The Pulaski County Election Board is waiting for some guidance from the state, when it comes to proceeding with the primary election. Clerk JoLynn Behny says she and the rest of the election board met with Pulaski County Democratic Party Chair Doug Denton and Republican Party Chair Dan Murphy on Wednesday to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingJon Frain Named Next Pulaski County Coroner
Jon Frain has officially been selected as the next Pulaski County coroner. He was the only candidate in a Republican Party caucus Monday.
Continue readingCaucus Determines New Pulaski County Prosecutor
A Republican Party Caucus held in Pulaski County Monday evening resulted in the selection of a new Pulaski County Prosecutor.
Ten eligible voters heard from two candidates vying for the position who submitted letters of interest to Republican Party Chairman and retiring Prosecutor Dan Murphy by the advertised date of Friday, July 12. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Gaumer and Attorney Blair Todd both spoke of their qualifications to hold office and their commitment to the Pulaski County community and the Republican Party.
Continue readingJoLynn Behny Named Pulaski County Clerk
Pulaski County has a new clerk. JoLynn Behny was selected for the position during a Republican Party caucus Tuesday. “Thank you very much,” she told precinct committee members after her selection was announced. “I will do my best to live up to your expectations and support the Republican Party and push the county forward. Thank you very much.”
Pulaski County Republicans Schedule Caucus to Fill County Clerk Vacancy
A caucus has been scheduled to choose the next Pulaski County Clerk. Republican precinct committee members will meet Tuesday, December 18 at 5:15 p.m. EST at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac, according to a notice from Party Chair Dan Murphy.
Pulaski Circuit Court Granted Permission to Spend Another $10,000 on Employee Overtime
The Pulaski County Council has finalized an additional appropriation for circuit court overtime costs. Judge Michael Shurn was given permission Monday to spend another $10,000 on employee overtime.
Pulaski County Council to Consider Additional Appropriations for Circuit Court, IT Department
The Pulaski County Council will consider extra funding to cover overtime costs for Circuit Court staff tonight. Judge Michael Shurn is asking for permission to spend another $10,000 for employee overtime. Several cases have been transferred to Circuit Court from Superior Court, following Crystal Brucker Kocher’s appointment as Superior Court judge this past summer. There are many cases she’s not allowed to hear because she worked on them when she was chief deputy prosecutor.
Pulaski Circuit Court Reverses Change in Posted Operating Hours, Amid Confusion
Pulaski Circuit Judge Michael Shurn is trying to clear up some confusion about recent changes to the court’s hours of operation.
Court Costs Continue to Add Up for Pulaski County
Pulaski County’s court system remains busy, and that means costs continue to add up. To deal with a backlog in cases, Pulaski Circuit Court is now open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., instead of its usual hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Caucus Scheduled for Pulaski County Commissioner Vacancy
A new Pulaski County commissioner will be selected by the end of the month. A Republican Party caucus will be held Tuesday, August 29 at 5:00 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac.
Pulaski County Council to Consider Additional Appropriations for Circuit, Superior Courts
Budget shortfalls in Pulaski County’s court system will be addressed during tonight’s county council meeting.
Bud Krohn Jr. Resigns from Pulaski County Board of Commissioners
Pulaski County Commissioner Bud Krohn Jr. has resigned. In a letter filed Wednesday with the Pulaski County Clerk’s Office, Krohn said that due to health issues, he feels he is “unable to give the full effort required to effectively serve as Commissioner.” Continue reading
Increased Police Efforts Lead to Budget Shortfalls in Pulaski County
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies have been busy recently, and that’s led to budget shortfalls for a few county departments. Sheriff Jeff Richwine has had to transfer money from various line items to cover deputy overtime payments. It was one of a few transfer requests approved by the county council Monday.
Pulaski Council, Commissioners to Discuss Courthouse Elevator, Ambulance Replacement
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners will get an update on the replacement of the courthouse elevator when they meet for a joint session this evening. The commissioners agreed last week to move ahead with the design for a new elevator, after the council approved funding last month.
Pulaski County Considering Switch to Odyssey Court Software
Pulaski County officials are considering a switch in the county’s court software. The county commissioners Monday were presented with a choice between CSI, the case management system the county currently uses and employees are happy with, and Odyssey, which is used by most of the rest of the state. Continue reading
Locally Made Horror Movie Premiers Today
A horror movie that centers around a spooky sanitarium and an all girl punk band, The Lolita Dolls, premiers today at the Isis Theater in Winamac.
The interesting thing about this horror flick, Night of the Dolls, is most of it was filmed in Winamac with local people. WKVI’s Tom Berg even makes a cameo. The movie will be shown at 11:30 a.m. and then again at 10:15 p.m. ET today. Tickets are available at the door. The morning movie is $4 and the evening is $5.
Local Director Issues Call-Out for Extras at Cruizer’s in Winamac on Sunday
Murphy said the restaurant should seat about 40 people, so if too many people show up, he said they’ll have to turn people away. The dates for filming the other two scenes have not yet been set, but Murphy explained they have received permission to do the filming; it’s just a matter of setting a schedule.
