Knox businesses will soon be able to apply for COVID-19 response grants from the city, but some of those hit particularly hard may not qualify. The city was recently awarded $250,000 in federal funding through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program. That money will be used “to provide working capital to local businesses for job retention.”
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The Pulaski County Commissioners will get an update about an HHS stimulus payment from EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo tonight. They’ll also hear from an individual about the potential purchase of county property. A discussion about copiers is on tonight’s agenda, as well.
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The Town of Winamac has issued its own order requiring the use of face masks in public. After the Pulaski County Commissioners Thursday ordered the use of facial coverings, the town council met to approve a similar measure at the town level.
Continue readingPulaski County will require the use of face masks in public starting Friday. During an emergency meeting Thursday, the county commissioners approved an order requiring individuals to cover their nose and mouth when visiting businesses and public buildings. The requirement won’t apply to private homes or outdoors, according to County Attorney Kevin Tankersley.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners will discuss the possible increase of protective measures in response to the spread of COVID-19 during an emergency meeting this morning. The county has seen its number of cases spike from one to 23 over the course of a week, while neighboring Cass County now has more than 1,100 cases, following an outbreak at a Logansport meatpacking plant.
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Pulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine is keeping an eye on the impact of COVID-19 at other area jails. He told the county commissioners last week that he’s been in contact with the Porter County sheriff, where several inmates have now tested positive.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners have agreed to a zoning change for a piece of farmland near Medaryville.
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The temporary workforce reduction policy for Pulaski County employees will be extended after all. The policy, which allows certain “non-essential” county employees to stay home while still getting paid their regular rate, had been set to expire at the end of the day Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Emergency Medical Services may temporarily suspend collections due to the COVID-19 pandemic. EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo is expected to discuss the issue with the county commissioners this morning.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioner Kenny Becker has ordered the cancellation of the temporary workforce reduction policy effective Monday, April 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET. He made the decision after consulting with Pulaski County Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman.
Continue readingPlans to renovate the Pulaski County Courthouse and expand the Pulaski County Justice Center took another step forward last week. The county commissioners chose a process for the project’s management, selecting the construction manager as constructor option.
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Security at the Pulaski County Courthouse will continue to be discussed by the county council and commissioners tonight. The commissioners have limited access to a single point of entry which now will be renovated by local locksmiths 365 professionals to grant easier access and also called for the addition of security guards.
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The Pulaski County Highway Department is trying to keep the roads maintained while protecting its staff from COVID-19. During last week’s county commissioners meeting, Commissioner Kenny Becker said he worked with Highway Superintendent Gary Kruger to come up with a staffing plan.
Continue readingPulaski County officials have launched a new Facebook page to share information about the county’s COVID-19 response. An incident management team was established as part of the county’s public health emergency declaration. Now the group has set up its own Facebook page.
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Pulaski County has declared a public health emergency. A resolution declaring the emergency was approved by the county commissioners Monday. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer explained that it will make Pulaski County eligible for federal reimbursement for certain COVID-19-related expenses.
Continue readingUpdates to the Pulaski County government’s COVID-19 response and the planned courthouse renovation are expected during tonight’s county commissioners meeting.
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After months of delays, a Pulaski County plastics manufacturer finally appears to be ready to ramp up production. Over a year ago, IBC Thermoplastics got tax abatements and a $200,000 loan from the county to start making jerrycans at a facility southwest of Winamac.
Continue readingPulaski County Commission President Kenny Becker made the decision Thursday to extend the Temporary Work Force Reduction Policy until April 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The original order went into effect on March 16.
Continue readingPulaski County now officially has the option of using a local income tax to help fund courthouse renovations. House Bill 1052 was recently signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb, according to the Bill Watch page on the state’s website.
Continue readingThe state’s stay-at-home order is prompting the Pulaski County government to enact its Temporary Workforce Reduction Policy. It will be in effect from March 24 at 11:59 p.m. to April 6 at 11:59 p.m., according to an email to county officials from County Attorney Kevin Tankersley.
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