The Indiana Bicentennial Torch makes its way to Pulaski County tomorrow afternoon. It’s passing through each of Indiana’s 92 counties before ending up at the Statehouse in Indianapolis next week. Continue reading
State Approves Pulaski County Bicentennial Legacy Projects
Pulaski County’s diverse heritage will be celebrated during Indiana’s Bicentennial year with two state-approved legacy projects. Continue reading
Help the Panhandle Pathway During National Trails Day
Kelly Hines, head of the Publicity Committee for the Panhandle Pathway, said that they are looking to get volunteers to help clean up the trail that boasts a length of more than 22 miles. Hines encourages everyone to meet up at one of the trail heads in Winamac, Star City or Royal Center at 8 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 1 to help clean the trail. She said they will provide trash bags, gloves, and directions to get started.
Crew Completes Panhandle Pathway Paving
Outdoor enthusiasts now have 22 miles of paved trail to enjoy between Winamac and Kenneth. Crews completed the paving of the Panhandle Pathway on Friday. The newly paved portion ends in a spur onto Superior Street on the south end of downtown Winamac which was previously surfaced with crushed limestone. The Panhandle Pathway lies in the former railroad bed that runs parallel to U.S. 35 through Pulaski and Cass Counties. The town of Winamac received a Safe Routes to School Grant to pave the trail to the depot at the corner of Main and Logan Streets. Environmental impact studies are under way for that project, which will be done next year. From there, plans call for a northward extension to Tippecanoe River State Park. Rails-to-trails advocates eventually want to connect the Panhandle and the Erie-Monon Trail, which runs southeast out of North Judson to U.S. 35. A small portion of that trail is paved in downtown Monterey. The challenge will be crossing the double-span railroad trestle across the Tippecanoe River between Monterey and U.S. 35.
Winamac Council Agrees to Split Panhandle Pathway Spur Paving Cost
Friends of the Panhandle Pathway President John Bawcum says even though funds are available to extend the paved trail north to the depot at the corner of Main and Logan Streets in downtown Winamac, that project won’t be done until 2014.
“The Safe Routes to School money kicks in, the R.T.P. money kicks in, and we start heading down to the depot and beyond. The holdup is because of all the red tape, the environmental study and all that business. We have to get all that in place, get all that covered this year,” said Bawcum.
Fundraiser Contributes More Than $40,000 to Panhandle Pathway
A local fundraising effort culminated in the presentation of a check in excess of $40,000 for the Panhandle Pathway. Dan and Virginia Dolezal, co-chairs of Panhandle Pathway’s Pave the Trail to Town fundraiser, presented the donation to the board of directors at the business meeting on March 26. Dan Dolezal said the original goal was $39,000, but after kicking off the effort on Nov. 1, the group had raised more than their original goal by Feb. 25. The fundraising continued until March 31, and Dolezal said they had raised $41,075 by that time.
Winamac Safe Routes to School Applies for Phase 2 Grant
The Winamac Safe Routes to School Task Force recently announced that they have applied for a $250,000 Infrastructure Grant to fund the completion of the Panhandle Pathway through Winamac, as well as improvements along Riverside Drive and Superior Street. These improvements were deemed necessary by planning work that was done as a part of the Safe Routes to School Non-Infrastructure Grant that was awarded in 2010. This project will enable safer walking and cycling environments, including roads and sidewalk improvements, and the grants will cover planning, design, and engineering expenses, including consultant services.
Safe Routes to School and Panhandle Pathway Officials Continue with Project in Winamac
Dave Bennett and John Bawcum from the Panhandle Pathway and Safe Routes to School organizations reported to the Winamac Town Board on their current project.
Officials are connecting a section of the Panhandle Pathway with Superior Street to provide Eastern Pulaski School students with a safe route to school. A piece of land was acquired from a resident for the project and an easement for the project was granted. Stone is lining the pathway for now, but it will be paved when spring arrives.
Plans Made to Expand Safe Routes to School in Winamac
The Winamac Town Board, Safe Routes to School Task Force and Friends of the Panhandle Pathway are getting together to make the Panhandle Trail accessible to the residents of Winamac.
A plan is in the works to extend the Panhandle Pathway north to Winamac, connecting to Superior Street. This will allow the Pathway to connect to the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation. It will be paved with stone and later paved with asphalt. This will be a safe route to school for children and it will also be a safe walking and bike route for everyone.
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