Finding a place to put a COVID-19 testing site remains a challenge for Pulaski County. The county had been hosting an OptumServe testing site at the Star City Community Center but decided to move it to a county-owned building at the end of last month, to save on costs.
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Allegedly driving a county-owned vehicle with alcohol in his system has cost the Pulaski County building inspector his job. The county commissioners voted unanimously Monday to discharge Doug Hoover from his employment.
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Pulaski County officials are recognizing May as Older Americans Month. A proclamation was recently approved by the county commissioners, at the request of Pulaski County Human Services.
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More Pulaski County residents are seeking help for mental health issues or substance use disorders through Four County Counseling Center. CEO Dr. Carrie Cadwell says Four County had 479 active consumers in Pulaski County as of March, the most it’s had at any one time.
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The idea of selling or leasing Arens Field is drawing opposition from its board of aviation commissioners. Board President Jeremy Wegner refuted claims that the publicly-owned airport simply subsidizes people with private jets and crop dusters, during this month’s joint Pulaski County Council and Commissioners meeting. “I think it’s more than that,” he said. “It’s open to everyone.”
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West Central students will be able to get expanded social and emotional support. The school board recently approved an agreement with Four County Counseling Center for a student services program, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
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Testing has revealed the presence of asbestos in the Pulaski County Courthouse, but not as much as county officials may have expected. Courthouse project liaison Nathan Origer told the county commissioners that samples were taken from various locations inside and outside the historic building.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners are still interested in reimbursing EMS employees for paramedic training, but not in waiving ambulance bills for county employees and volunteer firefighters. Those were part of a list of strategies suggested by EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo to address staffing shortages.
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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.
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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 readingThe 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.
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The Pulaski County Justice Center expansion project has taken another step forward.
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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 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’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 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 readingArens 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 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 readingThe 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 has a new animal control officer. Stephanie Schulze was recently appointed to the part-time position by the county commissioners.
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