The Pulaski County Commissioners last week approved the purchase of a pickup truck for the Recycling and Transfer Station.
Pulaski County Commissioners Authorize Pickup Truck Purchase for Recycling and Transfer Station
Pulaski County Commissioners Open Bids for 700 North Bridge Work
The bridge on Pulaski County Road 700 North over Bogus Run is a step closer to getting some upgrades. Last week, the county commissioners opened bridge rehabilitation bids from four construction companies. They ranged from just under $480,000 to over $718,000.
Pulaski County to Move Early Voting to Justice Center
Pulaski County is once again moving its early voting location. The county commissioners took action last week to move in-person absentee voting to the Pulaski County Justice Center for next year’s election cycle.
Pulaski County to Outsource EMS Billing
Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services will no longer handle billing in-house. The county commissioners voted Monday to hire a company called Ambulance Billing Services to do it, at the recommendation of Interim EMS Director Kyle McTiegue. Continue reading
Pulaski County Courthouse Security Discussions Continue
Pulaski County officials continue to discuss potential courthouse security upgrades. A list of recommendations was presented to the county council and commissioners over a year ago, but little progress has been made since then.
Demolition Contractor Requests Additional $1,800 for Medaryville Blight Elimination Project
A Medaryville blight elimination project continues to cause headaches for Pulaski County Building Inspector Doug Hoover. “Well, the saga of the blight . . . It just got worse,” he told the county commissioners Monday.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Open Bids for Bridge Work on 700 North
The Pulaski County Commissioners will open bridge rehabilitation bids when they meet this morning. The bridge on County Road 700 North over Bogus Run is scheduled to get an upgrade next year, with money from last year’s round of Community Crossings grants.
Pulaski Circuit Court to Make CASA Program Full-Time
Pulaski County Sheriff Granted Permission to Sell Automatic Firearms to Starke County
Ten automatic firearms owned by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office will soon be sold to the Starke County Sheriff’s Office. Last week, the Pulaski County Commissioners authorized Sheriff Jeff Richwine to sell the ten MP5s.
Courthouse Elevator Plans Presented to Pulaski County Commissioners
Plans for a new elevator at the Pulaski County Courthouse were presented to the county commissioners this week. Cameron Chambers with Keystone Architecture explained that it will be in the same general location as the current one, but it will be a little bigger.”On the first floor, you’ll enter it coming in off that main hallway, with one door, and when you go upstairs, you’ll have the same door right above it,” he explained. “We’ll actually end up creating a storage closet there, so when you come up the stairs from the ground to the main floor, you’ll now be forced to go left because right will be enclosed by this elevator.”
Similarly, the new elevator will block the hallway on the top floor of the courthouse. To provide access to rooms on either side, the elevator will have two doors on that level. Continue reading
Medaryville Home Demolition Underway, As Part of Blight Elimination Project
Updated Tippy’s Revolving Loan Request Approved by Pulaski County Commissioners
The Pulaski County Commissioners have again taken action to approve a Winamac restaurant’s revolving loan request. Tippy’s has been asking for financing to help cover the cost of moving to a larger space. The county commissioners had conditionally approved the request twice already, but each time, it had to be changed to address various concerns.
Pulaski Circuit Court Judge Calls for Security Upgrades, Following Increase in Courtroom Violence
Pulaski County may be reviving its courthouse security efforts, after a recent spike in violence. Circuit Court Judge Michael Shurn told the county commissioners Monday that a courtroom fight between attorneys last week was especially alarming. Continue reading
Pulaski County EMS Director Fired, Amid Allegations of Misappropriation of County Funds
Pulaski County has fired its emergency medical services director, over concerns that she used county money on personal expenses. The county commissioners voted unanimously Monday to terminate the employment of Nikki Lowry, effective immediately.
Pulaski Commissioners to Discuss Revolving Loan Program, Blight Elimination, Courthouse Elevator
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to continue their discussion of the county’s revolving loan program when they meet tonight. Last month, the commissioners conditionally approved a scaled-back request from Tippy’s. The Winamac restaurant is asking for financing to help move to a larger location.
But the number of steps required to get a loan led to some questions about how the program should operate going forward. A measure to freeze loans in the revolving loan program until January is scheduled to be considered during tonight’s meeting. Continue reading
Locations of Pulaski County Community Crossings Projects Remain Unclear
Pulaski County is expected to complete over $1 million in road projects with money from the second round of Community Crossings grants. But Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff still hasn’t revealed which roads will be getting an upgrade. He says the work won’t be able to start until the spring, and he wants to wait until closer to that time before releasing details.
Pulaski Commissioners Approve Annual Court Technology Agreements
Pulaski County has renewed the annual agreements for its court technology, but not without some concerns about the cost. The county’s IT Department is paying nearly $27,000 a year on various agreements with CSI.
Pulaski Commissioners Approve Recycling and Transfer Station Building Addition, Trailer Purchase
Upgrades continue at the Pulaski County Recycling and Transfer Station.
Pulaski County Commissioners Updated on Ambulance Maintenance Costs
Ambulance maintenance costs continue to add up for Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services.
Starke County Commissioners to Discuss Allowing Utility Vehicles on County Roads
Whether utility vehicles should be allowed on Starke County roads will be discussed during tonight’s county commissioners meeting.
