Pulaski County Human Services is once again asking the county to help with the cost of a new van.
Continue readingPulaski County Human Services Seeks County Funding for Local Share of Van Cost
Pulaski County Council Approves Full-Time CDC Assistant Position
Pulaski County Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan P. Origer now has a full-time assistant. The county council approved the establishment of that position Monday evening. Continue reading
Grant-funded Project Connects Starke, Pulaski County Bicycle Trails
Pulaski County’s Hometown Collaboration Initiative capstone project will incorporate part of Starke County as well. Economic Development Director Nathan P. Origer says the county-wide quality of place initiative’s goal is to create a network of bicycle trails. Continue reading
Public Comments Favor Elected N.J.-S.P. School Board
Members of the public who spoke during last night’s North Judson-San Pierre School Board meeting expressed overwhelming support for an elected board. The five-member appointed panel is meeting Monday evening for a work session to discuss next steps and will announce during their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20 whether they will voluntarily transition from an appointed to an elected body. Continue reading
Winamac Lumber Repays Revolving Loan
A Winamac business has paid off a business loan to the Pulaski County Revolving Loan Fund a year ahead of schedule. The county loaned $100,000 to All Seasons Home Center manager Kyle Kruzick and local contractor Phil White in September of 2011 to operate a home improvement store in the All Seasons buildings. The loan allowed the newly-established Winamac Lumber Yard to buy fixtures and equipment from All Seasons.
On Jan. 1, 2013 White and his wife bought out Kruzick’s share of the company and later purchased the property from his family. Continue reading
Pulaski County Considering Career and Technical Education Grant Application
The Pulaski County Community Development Commission may apply for a state grant to provide job skills training to high school students. County economic development director Nathan P. Origer says funds are available through the Career and Technical Education Innovative Curriculum Grant program to set up industrial repair and maintenance training programs at Winamac Community and West Central High Schools. Origer says it is a really high-demand occupation in the manufacturing sector locally and regionally. Continue reading
