Pulaski County has once again chosen Town & Country Paving for its next road project. County Road 1450 West is set to be resurfaced between 200 South and the Town of Francesville, according to Highway Superintendent Gary Kruger.
Continue readingChanges Coming for Pulaski County COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination Sites
Pulaski County will be moving its COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites next month. Terri Hansen with the Pulaski County Health Department told the county commissioners Monday that vaccinations will continue to be offered at the Winamac Knights of Columbus until May 1. After that, they’ll move to the Health Department office.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Continue Discussing Proposed EMS Changes Today
The Pulaski County Commissioners will continue discussing several proposed changes at the EMS Department this morning. EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo has suggested reinstating on-call pay, reimbursing employees for the cost of paramedic training, and waiving ambulance fees for county employees and volunteer firefighters.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves Bond Ordinance for Justice Center Project
The Pulaski County Justice Center expansion project has taken another step forward.
Continue readingMany Pulaski County Residents to See Sizeable Property Tax Increase following Last Year’s Restructuring
Pulaski County property taxpayers may be in for a bit of a shock. A tax restructuring approved by the county council last year lowered the local income tax from a state-high 3.38 to 2.85 percent. That involved adjusting how that money is allocated, shifting much of it away from property tax relief.
Continue readingPulaski Council, Commissioners to Discuss Arens Field, Maintenance Restructuring Tonight
Pulaski County officials will continue discussing the future of Arens Field tonight. The county commissioners recently agreed to hire Daryn Wilder as airport manager, even though some county officials had expressed interest in privatizing the airport. Board of Aviation Commissioners President Jeremy Wegner is expected to weigh in on Bluebird Ag’s interest in buying or leasing the airport during tonight’s joint county council and commissioners meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County Seeking Grant Funding for JDAI, Veterans and Family Court Programs
Pulaski County’s court system is once again looking to bring in thousands of dollars of grant funding for its programs. Circuit Court Judge Mary Welker told the county commissioners Monday that the county was granted almost $53,000 for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative. “This month, we have 30 students receiving services in our JDAI program, as well as 13 in our truancy program,” Welker explained.
Continue readingPulaski County EMS Exploring Ways to Fill Shifts during Staffing Shortage
Pulaski County EMS may allow non-certified staff to work on its ambulances. That’s one of a few ideas EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo presented to the county commissioners Monday to address the department’s staffing shortages.
Continue readingDaryn Wilder Appointed Manager of Arens Field
Arens Field has a new manager. The Pulaski County Commissioners appointed Daryn Wilder to manage the airport Monday, at the recommendation of Board of Aviation Commissioners President Jeremy Wegner.
Continue readingPulaski Health Officer Recommends Requiring Masks in Government Buildings, Medical Facilities
Pulaski County appears likely to follow the state’s lead when it comes to face mask requirements. Nathan Origer with the county’s Incident Management Team shared some of County Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman’s recommendations with the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Open Bids for Paving Work on 1450 West
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to open paving bids tonight. County Road 1450 West is set to be resurfaced between 200 South and the Town of Francesville, with some help from the Community Crossings Matching Grant program.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Appoint New Animal Control Officer
Pulaski County has a new animal control officer. Stephanie Schulze was recently appointed to the part-time position by the county commissioners.
Continue readingRoadwork Planned for Pulaski County Road 1450 West near Francesville
The Francesville area will be getting some road upgrades, thanks to the latest round of Community Crossings grants.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Pass Resolution Opposing House Bill 1381
Pulaski County has joined in the opposition against a bill that would shift control of wind and solar farm development to the state. The county commissioners passed a resolution Monday opposing House Bill 1381. Commissioner Chuck Mellon said the resolution expresses their “support for local control of land use decisions.”
Continue readingRoadwork, Banking, Health Insurance to Be Discussed at Today’s Pulaski Commissioners Meeting
Pulaski County officials will discuss roadwork, banking, and health insurance during this morning’s county commissioners meeting. The commissioners and Treasurer Teresa Bryant are expected to convene as the board of finance to choose a bank for cash management services.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Looking to Fill Current Maintenance Director Position
Pulaski County may be looking to have a new maintenance director in place before setting out to restructure the department. Commissioner Chuck Mellon previously presented a restructuring proposal that would involve adding a qualified maintenance person at a rate of $25 per hour.
Continue readingJustice Center Bond Ordinance Presented to Pulaski County Council
Plans are moving ahead to issue bonds for the expansion of the Pulaski County Justice Center, while county officials continue discussing the planned renovation of the courthouse.
Continue readingPulaski Council Votes Down Request to Move Part-Time Court Employee to Full-Time
The debate over Circuit Court staffing continued during last month’s joint Pulaski County Council and Commissioners meeting. Judge Mary Welker once again asked for a part-time staff member to be moved to full-time status.
Continue readingTippy’s Gets another Loan from Pulaski County to Help with Move
A Winamac restaurant is getting some more financial help from Pulaski County. The county commissioners Monday approved a $10,000 loan for Tippy’s through the county’s Revolving Loan Fund.
Continue readingStar City COVID-19 Testing Site Remains Open despite Low Usage
The OptumServe COVID 19 Testing site in Star City will remain open until at least the end of the month, even though it isn’t seeing much use. Pulaski County Incident Management Team Liaison Nathan Origer told the county commissioners Monday that the Indiana Department of Health wants it to stay open for now.
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