Dealing with inmates with mental health issues continues to be a challenge for Pulaski County’s jail staff. “It’s just the problems of the nation in microcosm here right in our jail with mental health,” Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners last week.
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Pulaski County officials continue filling vacancies on various boards and commissions. Last week, the county commissioners appointed Jack Olds and Bob Eber to the board of aviation commissioners. Rita Carpenter was appointed to the property tax assessment board of appeals, while Dave Schambers was reappointed.
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The Pulaski County Health Department will be able to step up community Narcan training and distribution efforts, after a release of funding by the state. Office Manager Terri Hansen told the county commissioners last week that the Indiana State Department of Health recently opened the portal that holds health departments’ leftover grant money, making $94,000 available to Pulaski County.
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Pulaski County will spend almost $57,000 to try to bring in tourists this year. The Community Development Commission’s tourism marketing plan was approved by the county commissioners Tuesday, If your are looking for other effective ways to market your business and get yourself out there, Freshlinks offering outreach packages.
Continue readingThe renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse has taken another step forward. The county commissioners Tuesday agreed to hire Barnes & Thornburg as bond counsel and Baker Tilly as municipal advisor for the project.
Continue readingA temporary security checkpoint at the Pulaski County Courthouse last week has led county officials to once again call for a permanent solution. A special judge for a jury trial required that all visitors be scanned with metal detectors as they entered the building. Clerk JoLynn Behny pleaded with the county commissioners Tuesday to put security in place on a permanent basis, saying that county employees felt safe.
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A preliminary step for the renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse and expansion of the Justice Center will be considered by the county commissioners this morning.
Continue readingPulaski County is getting some more financial help, but not without some opposition from county council members. During Monday’s joint council and commissioners meeting, officials considered hiring Darren Bates with Data Pit Stop at a cost of $10,000 per year.
Continue readingPulaski County officials are planning their next steps, when it comes to the renovation of the courthouse and expansion of the Justice Center. During a joint session with the county council Monday, the commissioners agreed to ask Rowland Design for a quote for final design work, since the company already did the preliminary plans.
Continue readingFinancing for the proposed renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse will be discussed during a joint county council and commissioners meeting tonight. County Attorney Kevin Tankersley and representatives from law firm Barnes & Thornburg will discuss bond counsel.
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Plans for the 2020 elections are moving ahead in Pulaski County. The Pulaski County Justice Center in Winamac will once again serve as the main early voting site for the primary and general elections, following the approval of the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Courthouse’s new safety and security measures take effect today. A single point of entry is being put in place, according to a post on the county’s Facebook page.
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Nearly five years after the partial collapse of the Sportsman’s Bar and Grill, what’s left of the structure continues to cause headaches for the Town of Monterey. The town council recently sent a letter to the Pulaski County Commissioners.
Continue readingPulaski County officials continue working on plans to add a security checkpoint to the courthouse. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners Monday that he’s gotten information about Cass County’s security staffing.
Continue readingA “Second Amendment sanctuary” ordinance will be up for discussion at tonight’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting. It would presumably allow officials not to enforce certain laws that may restrict the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Continue readingPulaski County will soon try to sell some land, equipment, and furniture. The county commissioners last week approved a tax sale resolution for various parcels owned by the county.
Continue readingPulaski County jail inmates will soon be able to appear in court by video conference. Circuit Court Judge Mary Welker told the county commissioners last week that video equipment has been installed in her courtroom, and electronic hearings will be able to start as soon as the equipment is set up on the jail end.
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The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office had a busy year in 2019. Coroner Jon Frain told the county commissioners last week that the county had 149 deaths last year, which is more than usual. Almost a third of them were investigated by the Coroner’s Office.
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Pulaski County is seeking funding for the upcoming replacement of the bridge on County Road 400 East over Mill Creek. The county commissioners last week approved a commitment letter for its share of the project cost.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners are adding their support to a proposed work release center. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the commissioners last week that Rowland Design has come up with a plan that would house 30 people. The estimated cost is $450,000, but Richwine thought it could be done for less than that.
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