Pulaski County employees will get 14 holidays in 2020. The county commissioners approved the 2020 holiday schedule Monday. Employees will once again get the May and November election days off. Independence Day will be observed on July 3, since July 4 falls on a Saturday.
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Directing funding to help prepare 10 Indiana counties for the future of agriculture is part of the goal of the Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN).
The Pulaski County Commissioners got the chance to learn about the consortium Monday from its director of regional placemaking, Lynette Bleed.
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Pulaski County is narrowing down the list of properties needed for an upcoming bridge replacement project. Bridge 257 on County Road 400 East over Mill Creek is set to be replaced next year.
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Pulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine is commending two of his deputies for their lifesaving actions over the weekend. He told the county commissioners Monday that Deputies Seth Barton and Branson Eber were the first on the scene of an overdose.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners will have the chance to learn more about the Wabash Heartland Innovation Network tonight.
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Proposed changes to Pulaski County’s solar farm regulations now head to the county commissioners for final approval. The updates to the county’s Unified Development Ordinance got a favorable recommendation from the advisory plan commission Monday.
Continue readingA Bruce Lake-area resident says the condition of a nearby property is hurting his property values. Now, he’s asking the Pulaski County Commissioners for help.
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Upgrades to Pulaski County’s 911 Center are finally getting underway. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners Monday that final preparations are taking place for the installation of the CallWorks dispatch system.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners are considering a few options, when it comes to IT services. The county’s current IT contractor, DeGroot Technology, plans to quit in January. On Monday, the commissioners heard from two companies interested in taking over.
Continue readingMonterey-area residents will continue to get emergency medical services from Culver. The Pulaski County Commissioners Monday approved an agreement with Culver EMS for services to Tippecanoe Township, despite the fact that Culver EMS is raising its annual fee from $6,000 to $6,500.
Continue readingWith Pulaski County’s IT contractor planning to quit in January, the county commissioners this morning will hear about a couple of options for how to move forward. A representative from the Roeing Corporation is scheduled to present IT outsource information, while Mark Harvey will discuss a request to complete an IT assessment.
Continue readingPurdue Extension will continue to serve Pulaski County, at least for another year. The county commissioners approved the Extension Contractual Services Agreement last week. The county agrees to pay Purdue almost $62,000. County Attorney Kevin Tankersley said the agreement is the same as it’s been every year.
Continue readingPulaski County employees will get Christmas Eve off this year, after all. The 2019 holiday schedule initially gave employees December 26 off instead of December 24, but Commissioner Kenny Becker said last week that some employees wanted that changed.
Continue readingPulaski County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates program will be able to get the funding it needs for another year. CASAs are trained volunteers who help guide abused and neglected kids through the court system.
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The Pulaski County Council will take steps to balance line items in the 2019 budget, as the end of the year approaches. Several budget transfers will be up for the council’s approval tonight , including $240,000 for the Highway Department, and almost $47,000 for the Sheriff’s Department.
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Cyber security insurance will end up costing Pulaski County more than double what was originally thought. Back in August, the county commissioners voted to move forward with a policy from EMC Insurance, at a cost of just over $4,100 a year. But during last week’s meeting, insurance agent Gene Timm explained that the company would not provide standalone coverage.
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Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services is moving ahead with some equipment upgrades. The county commissioners Monday approved the purchase of a new power stretcher from Stryker at a cost of over $18,000.
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Pulaski County once again has a decision to make, when it comes to IT services. Back in July, the county commissioners disbanded the county’s IT department, and later agreed to contract IT services out to DeGroot Technology. Now, DeGroot has notified officials that it will stop providing services to the county in January.
Continue readingPulaski County may soon be paying more for EMS-related costs, due to changes made by some local towns. EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo told the county commissioners Monday that the Town of Francesville is raising the monthly rent on the ambulance base used by the county from $575 to $650.
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Fixing the Pulaski County Courthouse without adding to the county’s debt is the goal of a proposal from a county council member. Mike Tiede presented a list of ideas to the county commissioners Monday.
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