The Pulaski County Council has finalized some corrections to the county’s salary ordinance. That will mean raises for Sheriff Jeff Richwine, as well as the two full-time employees in the Community Development Commission.
Pulaski County Moving Ahead with Plans to Reestablish Security Committee
Pulaski County is a step closer to getting its security committee back up and running. The county council Monday appointed council member Ken Boswell as its representative. The county commissioners appointed Jerry Locke last week.
Double Homicide Investigation Part of ‘Crazy Weekend’ for Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office
A double homicide, a stabbing, and a pursuit through a cornfield made for a busy weekend for the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office.
Pulaski County Council to Consider Security Plans, Funding for Snow Removal, Lawn Care
How to increase security in Pulaski Circuit Court and other county offices will continue to be discussed during tonight’s Pulaski County Council meeting. Judge Michael Shurn is expected to ask council members to appoint a representative to the county’s newly-reestablished security committee.
Pulaski County Commissioners Hire Outside Companies for Lawn Care, Snow Removal
Pulaski County has outsourced the lawn care and snow removal at certain county properties. The county commissioners voted Monday to hire TK Lawn Services for lawn care and Ditmire Lawn and Home Services for snow removal, at the recommendation of Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston. Continue reading
Pulaski County to Reactivate Security Committee, Following Proposal to Move Circuit Court
Discussions about moving Pulaski Circuit Court into the Justice Center are drawing complaints from Judge Michael Shurn. During Monday’s county commissioners meeting, Shurn complained that he hasn’t been included in recent discussions. “I never see it on the docket, but yet I read about it in the newspaper,” he said. “You’re trying to decide what security is, and you’re trying to decide the future of the Circuit Court. You know, I think it would behoove you all to actually involve the Circuit Court in that conversation. I’m sort of shocked that you don’t do that.”
Pulaski Council, Commissioners to Revisit Winamac Ambulance Garage Expansion
Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services is once again asking for more room for its ambulances. EMS Director Bryan Corn told the county council and commissioners last week that the department’s trucks are outgrowing the Winamac EMS garage. “Our oldest truck, she’s really, really long,” Corn explained, “and in order to get the garage door to close, you about have to put it into the wall a little bit.”
Pulaski County Council, Commissioners Learn More About Opioid Litigation
Opioid abuse has impacted all of Indiana’s counties, and drug manufacturers and distributors deserve at least some of the blame, according to attorney Jeff Gibson with Indianapolis law firm Cohen and Malad. Continue reading
Damaged Pulaski County Ambulance to Be Evaluated by Builder
Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services may soon learn the fate of one of its ambulances. It was significantly damaged back in December, but the insurance provider was reluctant to send it back to Iowa, so the original builder could assess the damage.
Pulaski County Council to Consider Additional Appropriation for Justice Center Door Control System
The Pulaski County Council is moving ahead with funding arrangements for a new door control system at the Pulaski County Justice Center.
Pulaski County to Move Ahead with Contribution to Indian Trails Cooperative, Without State Grant
A local vocational training cooperative’s efforts to get state grant funding have come up short.
Pulaski Council, Commissioners, Sheriff Discuss Moving Circuit Court to Justice Center
Discussion continues about moving Pulaski Circuit Court out of the County Courthouse and into the Justice Center. The move is seen as a cheaper alternative to installing and staffing a security checkpoint in the courthouse.
Pulaski County Highway Department Gets Approval to Buy Used Tractor
The Pulaski County Commissioners have approved the purchase of a used tractor for the County Highway Department. During Monday’s joint session with the county council, the commissioners voted to let Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff buy the tractor from GreenMark Equipment for $34,750, after trade-in.
Pulaski Superior Court Faces Budget Shortfall for Pauper Counsel, Following Uptick in Cases
An increasing number of court cases in Pulaski County has led to some challenges when it comes to providing legal representation for those who can’t afford it. Superior Court Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher told the county council and commissioners Monday that the number of criminal filings increased from 715 in 2015 to 1,295 in 2017. During that same period, the number of felony and misdemeanor cases rose from 351 to 672.
Pulaski Council Considers Raises for Sheriff’s Office, CDC, As Salary Matrix Confusion Continues
Employees in the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and Community Development Commission may soon be getting raises, as the county council tries to resolve issues with the county’s salary matrix. One problem has to do with Sheriff Jeff Richwine’s salary. He told council members Monday that state statute requires his salary to be at least half that of the county prosecutor, but it’s now below that threshold since the prosecutor got a raise last year.
Pulaski County EMS Considers Paying for Paramedic Training for Current Department Employees
Pulaski County officials are looking at ways to boost the number of paramedics at the county’s EMS department. During Monday’s joint county council and commissioners meeting, council member Mike Tiede said he felt it’s ridiculous that there aren’t certified paramedics staffing both sides of the county at all times. “Well, I think that if you don’t have paramedic service in Pulaski County, you might as well just throw Pulaski County to the wolves,” he said.
Pulaski County Commissioner Calls for Moving Circuit Court to Justice Center
A Pulaski County commissioner is calling for Circuit Court to be moved out of the County Courthouse. During last week’s meeting, Commissioner Mike McClure said he wants move forward with a proposal to consolidate the county’s court system at the Pulaski County Justice Center. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council, Commissioners to Get More Information on Class Action Opioid Lawsuit
Pulaski County is joining hundreds of other government entities in a class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Last week, the county commissioners approved a contract with Indianapolis law firm Cohen and Malad.
Candidates Continue to File in Pulaski County, Still Few Contested Races
A former Pulaski County Council member is looking to make a comeback. Doug Roth has filed to run as a Republican for the District 2 council seat. It’s currently held by Tom Roth.
Pulaski County Officials Considering Future of West Side Industrial Park Project
Plans to develop a rail-served industrial park on the west side of Pulaski County are not dead yet, but county officials are considering whether it’s worth moving forward. Continue reading
