The Galbreath Family Charities recently donated $100,000 toward the Veterans Memorial Swinging Bridge repair and upgrade project in Winamac.
Continue readingGalbreath Family Charities Donates Funds Toward Memorial Swinging Bridge Repairs
Winamac Town Council Hears Memorial Swinging Bridge Update
The Winamac Town Council heard an update on the Memorial Swinging Bridge project during their meeting Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Proclamation for Memorial Swinging Bridge
The Pulaski County Commissioners approved a proclamation involving the completion of the Memorial Swinging Bridge project during their meeting Monday.
Continue readingMemorial Swinging Bridge Project Contract Signed on Veterans Day
Officials with the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project signed a contract and presented a down payment on Veterans Day to the selected contractor for the upcoming project.
Continue readingMemorial Swinging Bridge Lighting Project Reaches Goal
The original fundraising goal of $300,000 has been reached for the Memorial Swinging Bridge lighting project in Winamac.
Continue readingMemorial Swinging Bridge Project Reaches Crowdfunding Campaign Goal
The Memorial Swinging Bridge project in Winamac will receive a matching $30,000 funding boost thanks to generous contributions in a crowdfunding campaign through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.
Continue readingCrowdfunding Campaign Launches for Memorial Swinging Bridge Project in Winamac
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) launched a crowdfunding campaign to help gather funds for the Town of Winamac’s Memorial Swinging Bridge lighting project.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Gym Use for Possible Fundraising Concert
Members of the Memorial Swinging Bridge project asked the Eastern Pulaski School Board members Monday night for use of the high school gym in order to host a possible fundraising concert.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Member to Not Seek another Term
Winamac Park Board member Chris Schramm will not be seeking another term on the board.
Continue readingMore Donations Coming in Toward Memorial Swinging Bridge Project
The Memorial Swinging Bridge committee in Pulaski County is $5,000 closer to its goal of $275,000 to illuminate the footbridge over the Tippecanoe River at the Winamac Park.
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 readingMemorial Swinging Bridge Project, Five-Year Plan to Be Discussed by Winamac Park Board
The Memorial Swinging Bridge Project will continue to be discussed during tonight’s Winamac Park Board meeting. Eric Galbreath is scheduled to offer comments on the project that would add a decorative lighting feature to the Town Park’s “swinging bridge.” Board members have been considering offering a monetary contribution, to supplement private donations.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Considers Monetary Donation to Bridge Lighting Project
The Winamac Park Board will likely contribute financially to the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project, but how much and where that money would come from still remain to be seen.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Get Update on Memorial Swinging Bridge Project Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will get an update on the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project tonight. Project organizers are raising money to add a decorative lighting feature to the Town Park’s “Swinging Bridge” in time for its centennial in 2023, while the town is planning to have the structure repainted and the decking replaced.
Continue readingWinamac Gets Bid for ‘Swinging Bridge’ Renovations as Fundraising Continues for Lighting Feature
Plans continue moving forward for upgrades to the Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge.” Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council last week that only one bid came in for a project to repaint the structure and replace the decking. “The base bid was $50,000 to paint it,” Zellers said. “That’s sandblast, repaint everything with an epoxy paint.”
Continue readingMemorial Swinging Bridge Project Moving Ahead with Historical Marker, Fundraising Plans
The Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge” may be able to get some sort of historical marker at no cost to the town. Greg Henry with the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project gave an update to the town’s park board Thursday.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Continue Discussing Proposed ‘Swinging Bridge’ Historical Marker Tonight
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 readingMore Donations Received for Memorial Swinging Bridge Project
Winamac’s Memorial Swinging Bridge Project has gotten another round of donations. Project organizers say Mill Creek Gardens recently donated $2,000 toward the decorative lighting feature, while Sue Haselby donated $1,000 in memory of her husband Brian (Fred) Haselby and his parents, Sam and Babe Haselby. The Monterey American Legion post recently chipped in $1,000, according to project organizer Greg Henry.
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 readingWinamac Park Board to Get Updates on Art in the Park, ‘Swinging Bridge’ Historical Marker
An Art in the Park initiative and a historical marker for the Winamac Town Park’s 98-year-old “swinging bridge” will be discussed during tonight’s Winamac Park Board meeting.
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