A state historical marker for the Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge” will continue to be discussed during tonight’s park board meeting. Memorial Swinging Bridge Project organizers have asked the town to consider applying for a state marker. But at a cost of almost $3,000, the park board wanted more information about the historical marker program and what stipulations it may place on the bridge.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Wants More Information on Proposed ‘Swinging Bridge’ Historical Marker
Organizers of Winamac’s Memorial Swinging Bridge Project are looking to get some state and national recognition for the historic structure, but the town’s park board is concerned about what stipulations that might bring. Project organizer Greg Henry asked board members Thursday to consider applying for a state historical marker.
Continue readingMemorial Swinging Bridge Project Celebrates $3,000 Donation
Efforts to add decorative lighting to the Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge” are starting to get some financial support. The Memorial Swinging Bridge Project says Bonnell Grain Handling became its first large donor back in December, with a $3,000 check presentation. The goal is to install the lighting feature in time for the bridge’s centennial on July 4, 2023, when a large rededication ceremony is planned.
Continue readingWinamac ‘Swinging Bridge’ Lighting Feature Gets Town Council’s Blessing
Plans to add decorative lighting to the Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge” got the blessing of the town council Monday.
Continue readingWinamac Seeking Engineer to Work on ‘Swinging Bridge’ Painting Project Plans
Efforts to prepare the Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge” for its centennial continue. The town council recently agreed to let Town Manager Brad Zellers start looking for an engineer or perhaps alongside other professionals like Painters Calgary to put together plans for a painting project.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Continues Planning for ‘Swinging Bridge’ Improvements
The Winamac Park Board continues planning to prepare the Town Park’s “swinging bridge” for its centennial. A rededication ceremony and the installation of a decorative lighting feature have been proposed for 2023. But first, Park Board President Jon Chapman wants to address some of the items that came up in a recent bridge inspection.
Continue readingArea Organizations Offering to Help with Winamac Memorial Bridge Centennial Project
Support continues to grow for a centennial project for the Winamac Town Park’s Memorial Bridge. Residents are raising funds to install a decorative lighting feature in time for the hundredth anniversary of the bridge’s dedication on July 4, 2023.
Continue readingWinamac Memorial Bridge Lighting Efforts Gaining Momentum
Efforts to add decorative lighting to the Winamac Town Park’s Memorial Bridge are drawing community support. Project organizer Greg Henry told the Winamac Park Board Thursday that he’s already heard from people interested in donating. “It’s kind of a big project, much bigger than I anticipated at first,” Henry said. “But it’s going in the right direction.”
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Get Update on Memorial Bridge Centennial Planning Efforts
Plans for the Winamac Town Park’s Memorial Bridge’s upcoming centennial will continue to be discussed during tonight’s park board meeting. Greg Henry has been spearheading efforts to add a decorative lighting feature and hold a re-dedication on July 4, 2023.
Continue readingLighting Project Proposed to Mark Centennial of Winamac’s Memorial Bridge
The Winamac Town Council recently heard from Greg Henry who has a plan to recognize a significant “birthday” of a special Pulaski County landmark that has hung above the Tippecanoe River for a century.
Henry noted, “On July 4th in the year 2023, the bridge will be 100 years old.”
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Research Painting Cost for Town Park Bridge
The Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge” may soon get a new paint job. The town’s park board got the results of the recent bridge inspection during Thursday’s meeting. Looking through the inspection report, board members noted that it only found a few minor issues with the 96-year-old bridge.
Continue readingWinamac Town Park Bridge Inspection to Take Place this Month
The Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge” will finally be getting inspected. During Thursday’s park board meeting, board member and town manager Brad Zellers said the inspection company will be there in two weeks.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Consider Funding Arrangements for Park Restrooms, Bridge Inspection
The Winamac Park Board finally appears to be ready to accept construction bids for the Town Park restroom project. Plans call for the old brick restrooms in the front of the park to be demolished and replaced with a new structure, with more ADA-compliant stalls and more room in general.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Consider Bridge Inspection Funding
The Winamac Park Board will try to figure out how to pay for the inspection of the Town Park’s “swinging bridge” tonight.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Approves Bridge Inspection Agreement, Chooses Portable Toilet Supplier
The Winamac Park Board has approved an agreement for the inspection of the Town Park’s “swinging bridge.” Indianapolis engineering firm Butler, Fairman & Seufert will do the work for $6,500. That’s a bit more than it cost during the last inspection cycle. During Thursday’s meeting, board member and town manager Brad Zellers said the difference is that this inspection will include a check for lead paint.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Hears Lighting Proposals, As Planning Begins for Memorial Bridge Centennial
Efforts to add a decorative lighting feature to the Winamac Town Park’s swinging bridge will be able to move ahead. On Thursday, the town’s park board learned more about the various options from Mike Brubaker with Associated Controls + Design and John Ford with Carl Stahl Architektur.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Hear Presentation on Potential Swinging Bridge Lighting Feature Tonight
A presentation on a proposed lighting feature for the Winamac Town Park’s swinging bridge will be given during tonight’s park board meeting. A representative from Associated Controls + Design of Indianapolis is scheduled to discuss some of the possibilities. Local residents have been spearheading the effort, to commemorate the Memorial Bridge’s centennial in 2023.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Hear Presentation on Potential Swinging Bridge Lighting Feature
A planned lighting feature for the Winamac Town Park’s swinging bridge continues to be discussed by the town’s park board. As of today, project organizers and town officials have exactly four-and-a-half years to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars and install the feature in time for the Memorial Bridge’s centennial.
Continue readingVeterans Day Celebration to Be Held This Morning Outside Pulaski County Courthouse
Hundreds of veterans, students, and community members are expected to converge on Downtown Winamac this morning to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Winamac High School is teaming up with the Town of Winamac, the Pulaski County Public Library, and several other groups for the Veterans Day Celebration.