The Pulaski County Commissioners aren’t quite ready to let the Highway Department switch to its summer schedule a few weeks early. Highway Department crews typically work four 10-hour days per week during the summer.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Approve Revolving Loan Request for B&B Cottage Market
A new business will soon be coming to Downtown Winamac, thanks to some financial help from Pulaski County. The county commissioners Monday approved a Revolving Loan Fund request for B&B Cottage Market.
Continue readingPulaski County Buildings to Close to Public Beginning March 23
The Pulaski County Commissioners passed an Executive Order Wednesday evening that calls for the county buildings to be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 23 until further notice.
Continue readingSingle Point of Entry Causing Confusion for Pulaski County Courthouse Visitors
The Pulaski County Courthouse’s new single point of entry is creating confusion for visitors. For the past month, all visitors have had to use the basement entrance underneath the stairs facing Market Street, on the west side of the building.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials to Discuss Employee Policy Adjustments amid Coronavirus Spread
Pulaski County officials will plan their response to the spread of coronavirus on Wednesday. The county council and commissioners will meet in an emergency joint session to discuss an amendment to the county’s personnel policy to allow for a temporary workforce reduction, if necessary, to control the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday’s joint meeting starts at 5:00 p.m. EDT in the Pulaski County Highway Garage.
Continue readingPulaski County Health Officer Urges Residents, Businesses to Plan for Ongoing Coronavirus Spread
Pulaski County’s health officer is asking residents to remain positive but prepare for the coronavirus to continue to spread.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Business Loans Today
The Pulaski County Commissioners will discuss a couple business loan modifications this morning. They’ll consider a revolving loan request from Kinder LLC, and Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer is expected to give an update on Winamac Coil Spring’s loan. An appointment of an at-large Community Development Commission member will also be presented for the commissioners’ review.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Holds Off on Courthouse Security Decision
The Pulaski County Council wants more discussion before making any decisions about courthouse security. The county commissioners recently implemented a single point of entry and agreed to support a request for the council to approve the addition of security guards.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Agreements, Reappoint Library Board Member
The Pulaski County Commissioners approved a number of agreements last week. Those included a rent agreement with Tim Alexander for county-owned farmland. The commissioners said it’s been the same for several years.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Votes to Support Courthouse Renovation Plan
A plan to renovate the Pulaski County Courthouse and expand the Justice Center has gotten the support of the county council, but not without a few concerns. Back in December, the county commissioners agreed to pursue a project that would restore the courthouse and install a security checkpoint, but move Circuit Court to the Justice Center. On Monday, the county council voted six-to-one to support the project and try to fund it.
Continue readingPulaski County Police Car Totaled in Deer Accident
A Pulaski County Police vehicle was recently totaled in a deer accident. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners last week that a reserve deputy hit a deer with a 2012 police car. The commissioners signed the title to start the insurance process.
Continue readingPulaski County Council to Continue Discussing Courthouse Renovation Tonight
The proposed renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse and expansion of the Justice Center will continue to be discussed during tonight’s county council meeting. The estimated $7.7 million project would add a security checkpoint to the north entrance of the courthouse, while Circuit Court would move out of the building and into an expanded Justice Center.
Continue readingFrancesville Lettuce Factory Hopes to Start Operations by End of Year
A new commercial produce operation near Francesville hopes to be up and running by the end of the year.
Continue readingPulaski County Veterans Court Receives Full Certification as Efforts to Launch Family Court Continue
Now that Pulaski County’s Veterans Treatment Court is fully certified, the county is seeking funds to launch another problem-solving court. Superior Court Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher told the county commissioners Monday that the veterans court got its certification on January 24, following a two-day review by the state.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff Updates Commissioners on Jail Search, Repairs
A thorough check of the Pulaski County Jail last week turned up no illegal drugs or law violations. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners Monday that the search went very well.
Continue readingBill to Help Fund Pulaski County Courthouse Renovations Heads to Governor
A bill that would give Pulaski County a funding option for the renovation of the courthouse and expansion of the Justice Center now heads to the governor for final approval. The Indiana Senate passed House Bill 1052 on third reading Tuesday by a vote of 41-to-nine.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve $22,000 in Technology Upgrades
The Pulaski County Commissioners have signed off on more than $20,000 in technology upgrades. They approved an agreement Monday allowing Roeing IT Solutions to proceed with the first phase of a technology remediation plan.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Consider Documents for IT Services Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider a couple of documents related to IT services tonight. Back in December, the commissioners started the process of hiring Roeing IT Solutions. Tonight, the company’s policy and procedure guidelines, along with an agreement for the first phase of technology remediation will be up for the commissioners’ approval.
Continue readingPulaski County 911 Center’s New Equipment Almost Ready
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office’s new dispatch equipment is nearly ready. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners last week that the grant funding has been approved, and the CallWorks dispatch system has been put in. “We just waiting for them to come do the training,” he explained, “so with that grant, we’ll be able to get, I think, the dispatch center good for a long time.”
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Discuss Arens Field Fence Replacement with Winamac Officials
Arens Field is set to get some new fencing, but the Pulaski County Commissioners will have to do more research to see if the County Highway Department could help with the work. County Commissioner Kenny Becker brought the request to the rest of the commissioners last week.
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