The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred Wednesday, August 11.
Continue readingPulaski County Health Department Struggles to Secure COVID-19 Testing Site
Finding a place to put a COVID-19 testing site remains a challenge for Pulaski County. The county had been hosting an OptumServe testing site at the Star City Community Center but decided to move it to a county-owned building at the end of last month, to save on costs.
Continue readingPulaski County Suicides, Drug Overdose Deaths Up in 2020, According to Coroner
Suicides and drug overdose deaths were up slightly in Pulaski County in 2020. Coroner Jon Frain reviewed last year’s numbers with the county council and commissioners last week. He said his office investigated nine accidental deaths, three suicides, and two homicides.
Continue readingPulaski County Coroner Still Ineligible for Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits following County Council Decision
Efforts to bring the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office in line with other county departments moved forward slightly last month, but the county council stopped short of offering the coroner health insurance and retirement benefits. Council members agreed to let County Attorney Kevin Tankersley add the Coroner’s Office to the county handbook and review a proposed job description for a part-time deputy.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Approve Morgue Usage Fee As COVID-19 Keeps Coroner’s Office Busy
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, state and local officials are making sure they have access to morgue space. Pulaski County Coroner Jon Frain told the county council and commissioners Monday that the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and neighboring counties have asked if they could rent space in Pulaski County’s morgue, if necessary.
Continue readingPulaski County Employees to Get Three-Percent Raise in 2021
Pulaski County employees will get a three-percent pay raise in 2021, but some may be left out. The county council approved the 2021 salary matrix during this month’s meeting.
Continue readingDeath of Francesville Teen Remains Under Investigation
The death of a West Central High School student remains under investigation. Shannon J. Bretzinger, 17, died last Friday.
Continue readingPolice, Coroner’s Office Investigating Death of Francesville Teen
The death of a Francesville teenager is under investigation. The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office says Shannon J. Bretzinger, 17, was pronounced dead at Pulaski Memorial Hospital Friday evening by Chief Deputy Coroner John Behny.
Continue readingPulaski County Coroner’s Office Preparing for Potential COVID-19 Deaths
The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office is preparing for the possibility of COVID-19 deaths. Coroner Jon Frain and County Health Officer Dr. Rex Allman recently issued some guidance for entities that may have to handle the remains of COVID-19 patients.
Continue readingPulaski County Coroner to Solidify Deputies’ Job Descriptions with County Council
Pulaski County Coroner Jon Frain continues working to try to solidify some of his office’s policies. “Just a little history: notoriously, throughout the county’s handbook and other literature and stuff, even the website . . . the Coroner’s Office just doesn’t exist,” he told the county council last week, “and some of it’s like folklore. Some of it’s tradition. Some of it’s just kind of by the seat of our pants.”
Continue readingPulaski County Coroner Reports Busy Year in 2019
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.
Continue readingJon Frain Named Next Pulaski County Coroner
Jon Frain has officially been selected as the next Pulaski County coroner. He was the only candidate in a Republican Party caucus Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Coroner Announces Retirement, Republicans Schedule Caucuses
Pulaski County will soon have a new coroner. John Behny has announced his retirement from the position, effective at the end of the year.
Continue readingMultiple Pulaski County Agencies Respond to Fatal Accident on 421
A Francesville man was fatally injured in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 421 on Tuesday.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Votes to Move Ahead with Funding for West Annex Work
Pulaski County’s newest government building is costing more than originally thought. Last year, the county purchased the former Winamac Masonic Lodge and has since converted it into the West Annex, housing the Coroner’s Office and Emergency Management Agency.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Consider Maintenance Issues, Discuss Road Signs
The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider a number of maintenance issues this morning. Maintenance Director Mia Salyers is expected to discuss a quote for work in the Justice Center electronics room, as well as sewer issues and truck repairs.
Continue readingPulaski County Coroner’s Office Confirms Identity of Fatal House Fire Victim
The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the individual who was found at the scene of a fatal house fire that occurred in rural Kewanna last month.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Once Again Hold Off on Approving Coroner’s Office Shower Installation
The Pulaski County Commissioners have once again asked for more information, before approving an OSHA-mandated shower installation at the Coroner’s Office. A $1,900 proposal from Action Plumbing was first presented to the commissioners back in July. Maintenance Director Mia Salyers gave some more information during last week’s meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Consider Fee Reduction Request from Good Samaritan Store
The Pulaski County Commissioners will hear a request from the Good Samaritan Store tonight for a reduction of transfer fees. The commissioners will also consider a data exchange agreement with WTH.
Continue readingRensselear Man Found Dead with Multiple Gunshot Wounds at Rural Medaryville Home
An investigation is underway, after a Rensselaer man was found dead at a home near Medaryville Thursday morning. The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office says it was called to investigate the death of a 25-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. He’s been identified as Brandon Kyle Messer.
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