The Pulaski County Council appointed representatives to a couple of boards Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Council, Commissioners Approve BZA, PTABOA, CDC Appointments
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners continue making several yearly appointments. Last week, the commissioners agreed to reappoint Commissioner Kenny Becker to the Pulaski County Community Development Commission. They also reappointed Stanley Boehning and David Schambers to the property tax assessment board of appeals.
Continue readingPulaski County Voters Elect Sheriff, Commissioner
In Pulaski County Republican Jeff Richwine is the sheriff-elect. He beat Democrat Paul Grandstaff in the contest to replace Mike Gayer, who is retiring due to term limits. Republican Bud Krohn Jr. beat Democrat John Plowman in the county commissioners race. He will replace incumbent Tracey Shorter, who did not seek reelection. Neither did Democrat Councilman Ron Powers. His daughter Linda Powers beat Republican Pam Chumley in that race. Continue reading
Pulaski County Voters Narrow Sheriff’s Field, Nominate GOP Prosecuting Attorney
Pulaski County voters overwhelmingly supported a first-time candidate and two people who have previously held the offices they are seeking. Former state conservation officer Jeff Richwine was the runaway winner in the Republican sheriff’s primary. He got 1,064 votes to Brian Gaillard’s 444. Jeff Heims finished third with 323. Richwine will face former two-term sheriff Paul Grandstaff in the Nov. 4 General Election. He got 446 votes, and his challenger Jeff Jenkins pulled in 126. Grandstaff also served four years as a county commissioner after his term as sheriff ended. Continue reading
Alliance EMS Customer Appreciation Day This Weekend
Alliance EMS will show its appreciation for the community this weekend during its Customer Appreciation Day on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. ET at the Broken Arrow Campground north of Winamac. According to Jay Podell, this annual event will be packed full of activities including a talent contest with cash prizes, free food, free games, a moon bounce, face painting, and a variety of other attractions as well.
Alliance EMS to Host Customer Appreciation Day
This is an annual event which Jay Podell says is packed full of activities.
“We have free food, free games, a free talent contest with cash prizes, moon bounce, face painting, temporary tattoos, cotton candy, snow cones, REACT will be there, and Elmo and Big Bird will be there. The sheriff’s department will also be there doing fingerprints for the kids. There’s a lot going on and it’s free for everybody,” explained Podell.
