A Star City man was arrested in Winamac Friday, October 27 following a pursuit that originated in White County.
Continue readingDeath of Francesville Teen Remains Under Investigation
The death of a West Central High School student remains under investigation. Shannon J. Bretzinger, 17, died last Friday.
Continue readingPolice, Coroner’s Office Investigating Death of Francesville Teen
The death of a Francesville teenager is under investigation. The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office says Shannon J. Bretzinger, 17, was pronounced dead at Pulaski Memorial Hospital Friday evening by Chief Deputy Coroner John Behny.
Continue readingFour Injured in Crash on U.S. 421 in Pulaski County Monday
Four people were hurt Monday afternoon in a crash at U.S. 421 and Pulaski County Road 200 South. A Hyundai Elantra was reportedly heading west on 200 South, when it pulled into the path of a Ford Econoline E350 that was heading south. The driver of the Hyundai, Samuel D. Jones, 29, of Mapleton, Illinois, reportedly told police that he didn’t realize the intersection wasn’t a four-way stop.
Continue readingFrancesville Employees to Get 3.5-Percent Pay Raise
Some Francesville town employees will be getting a raise. The town council approved a 3.5-percent salary increase Monday, according to Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett. But she says the clerk-treasurer and sewer superintendent aren’t included.
Francesville Police Request Vehicle Storage
The Francesville Town Council received a request to house a storage unit on the new pickup.
Francesville Sells Surplus Vehicles
Selling a couple surplus vehicles has brought in some extra money for the Town of Francesville. Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett says the old police car and tractor both sold for more than their minimum asking price, during an auction earlier this month.
Francesville Police Vehicle to Get New Radar
The Francesville Town Council approved a new piece of equipment for the new police vehicle.
Francesville Police Vehicle to Get New Radar System
The newly-purchased police vehicle for the Francesville Police Department will soon be outfitted with a new radar system.
Francesville Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett said new decals are being put on the new 2018 Dodge pickup and a new radar system will be ordered. Town Marshal Doug Lee said he is seeking quotes to update the radar system for the new truck. The current system is outdated.
West Central Superintendent Discusses School Security Efforts, Following Florida School Shooting
In the wake of last week’s school shooting in Florida, local school superintendents are taking steps to reassure parents and students. West Central Superintendent Don Street issued a letter to the local community Monday.
Auction Planned for Francesville’s Unneeded Police Vehicle, Tractor
Francesville’s old police vehicle and tractor will soon go up for auction. The town council decided Monday to have Olson Auctions sell the two vehicles in April, according to Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett. Continue reading
Francesville Looking to Sell Unneeded Police Vehicle, Tractor
The Francesville Town Council is taking steps to sell a couple unneeded vehicles. “There was a motion to take our old tractor to auction to try and sell it,” says Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett, “and our old police vehicle – they’re trying to find out if someone was interested in it.”
Francesville Grain Elevator Explosion Injures Two
Authorities in Pulaski County are investigating the cause of a grain elevator explosion that sent two people to a hospital with serious burn injuries. Continue reading
