North Judson Residents Encouraged to Help Secure Competitive Grant for Water System Improvements

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

A public hearing was held over a $550,000 OCRA wastewater/drinking water grant during last week’s North Judson Town Council meeting.

Executive Director of Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission Edwin Buswell provided some information about the proposed Office of Community and Rural Affairs grant, explaining that it will be utilized for various water system improvements. He said the local match of $1,268,000 would come from the state revolving loan fund.

One individual asked about the potential impact this could have on taxes. Buswell replied that he believes the rate increase that was implemented earlier this year would cover the cost and no additional increases will be necessary. Continue reading →

Falling Ceiling, Broken Elevator Create Challenges for Pulaski County Court Activities

Posted on Author Michael Gallenberger

Conditions at the Pulaski County Courthouse have led to some challenges for Circuit Court Judge Michael Shurn. A complaint about the courthouse has recently been filed with the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Among other items, it calls for the county to repair a piece of falling ceiling in the courtroom.

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Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration Requests Upgrades to Pulaski Courthouse

Posted on Author Michael Gallenberger

Pulaski County will have to make several upgrades to its courthouse, following complaints about working conditions in the building. County officials have already been busy making improvements since the county was sued last December for a lack of ADA compliance. Now, the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration has gotten a complaint about seven specific issues in the courthouse.

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