Pulaski County’s 74 bridges are in good shape, according to engineers, but the county’s looking to Community Crossings grants to keep them that way. Representatives from United Consulting discussed their latest round of bridge inspections with the county commissioners last week. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Get Update on Vocational, Leadership Training Programs
Pulaski County is moving ahead with efforts to give residents the skills they need for the jobs of the future. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer gave an update on vocational training and other education programs to the county commissioners last week. Continue reading
KIRPC to Develop Transportation Plan for Pulaski County
Pulaski County will soon have a county-wide transportation plan. The Indiana Department of Transportation is now requiring rural planning organizations around the state to put together plans for each county they serve. In Pulaski County, that responsibility falls to the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Undecided on TV Tourism Ads
The Pulaski County Commissioners will take a bit more time to decide whether to try more TV advertising. On Tuesday, they tabled a request from the Community Development Commission to spend $22,000 to run tourism ads on Comcast cable systems in the Chicago area. Continue reading
Pulaski County Hopes to Convince Winamac to Keep Paying for Dispatch
Pulaski County is working to convince the Town of Winamac to continue paying for emergency dispatch services. Continue reading
Theft Ring Investigation Update Given to Pulaski County Commissioners
The investigation continues into a large-scale theft ring with ties to Pulaski County. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department announced last week that four arrests had been made with more expected. This week, Sheriff Jeff Richwine gave an update to the county commissioners. Continue reading
Pulaski County Attorney Responds to Lawsuits
A couple lawsuits against Pulaski County were briefly addressed by the county attorney, during Tuesday’s commissioners’ meeting. One of them is a federal class action lawsuit alleging a lack of accessibility in the county courthouse for people with disabilities and mobility issues. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Reorganize, Reverse Previous Board’s Decisions
Pulaski County’s two new commissioners wasted little time getting to work. Kenny Becker and Jerry Locke took their seats on the board for the first time Tuesday. Continue reading
Pulaski County Officials Thank Constituents, County Employees, Before Leaving Office
Last week’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting was the final one for several elected officials. The terms of commissioners Terry Young and Larry Brady and Auditor Shelia Garling all expire at the end of the week. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Recommend Reduced Speed Limit on 250 North
Pulaski County is moving ahead with plans to reduce the speed limit on a portion of County Road 250 North. The county commissioners voted Monday to lower the speed limit to 45 miles per hour between 125 East and 350 North. Continue reading
Pulaski County Building Inspector Discusses Growth, Blight Elimination with County Commissioners
The Pulaski County Commissioners got an update Monday on the County Building Department’s 2016 activities. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Updates to Unified Development Ordinance and Fee Schedule
Pulaski County is updating its unified development ordinance. The county commissioners approved an amended ordinance Monday. Continue reading
Winamac Officials Voice Concern with Planned Road Closure
The planned closure of part of Pulaski County Road 60 West has prompted concerns from some Winamac officials. Under the plan, trucks entering the Winamac Industrial Park from State Road 14 would still use the road, but would have to pass through a gate controlled by the Braun Corporation. Passenger vehicles would have to find another route. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners to Revisit Closure of County Road 60 West
The planned closure of part of Pulaski County Road 60 West may be revisited during tonight’s county commissioners meeting. Winamac Town Manager Brad Zellers is scheduled to discuss the closure with the board, according to the advance agenda. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff Discusses 911 Center Progress, Out-of-County Prisoners
Upgrades to Pulaski County’s 911 Center continue to move ahead. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners Monday the new equipment is ready to be installed. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Plans Vehicle Purchases
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department finds itself looking for a couple new vehicles, following an accident involving one of its squad cars. Continue reading
Early Voting Propels Pulaski County Voter Turnout
Pulaski County experienced near-record voter turnout during last month’s General Election. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Meeting Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting tonight. A flexible cash rent agreement is scheduled to be considered, as is a proof of government ownership document for the county’s ambulance service. Continue reading
Lyme Disease Raises Questions for Pulaski County Officials
Pulaski County officials are being told to step up their efforts when it comes to combating Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Continue reading
Pulaski County Moves Ahead with Courthouse Restroom Repairs, Plans Future HVAC Upgrades
Repairs to the restrooms at the Pulaski County Courthouse are moving ahead. Last week, the county commissioners selected Malchow Construction of Francesville to make sewage pipe repairs. Continue reading
