The staff of the Senior Care program of Pulaski Memorial Hospital and the Pulaski County Public Library are working together to offer a new program for adults in Pulaski County to engage in activities and games that will stimulate creative thinking, increase awareness of unique people in the community and broaden horizons.
Continue readingPulaski County Library Offering New Service
The Pulaski County Public Library is now providing a new Doorstep Delivery service for the community.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Offered This Week in Pulaski County
The Pulaski County Public Library and Pulaski Memorial Hospital are working together to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinics to the residents of Pulaski County.
Continue readingPulaski County Public Library Awarded Funding for Boosting Vaccine Confidence
Officials from the Pulaski County Public Library recently announced that the library was the recipient of a Communities for Immunity Round 2 award in support of work to promote vaccine confidence in Pulaski County.
Continue readingPulaski County Public Library Receives Donation of Air Purifiers
The Pulaski County Public Library recently received a donation of two air purifiers from Blueair.
Continue readingPulaski County Philanthropist Honored with Renovated Library History Room
The Pulaski County Public Library is honoring the memory of a local philanthropist with the renovation of its history room. Delores “Dee” Galbreath was a co-founder of Galbreath, Inc. and Galfab, Inc. and a regular patron of the library.
Continue readingPulaski County Health Department Seeking Volunteers to Help with Vaccine Distribution
The Pulaski County Health Department continues looking for volunteers to help with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. People with medical experience are needed to help give the shots and monitor patients afterward.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Adjusts Tax Restructuring Proposal
Pulaski County’s latest tax restructuring proposal would make more money available for public safety but wouldn’t do much to help libraries or townships.
Continue readingLibraries Continue to Adjust Services As Buildings Remain Closed
Local libraries continue to be closed to the public, even as they keep looking for other ways to offer services. The Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac says it will remain closed due to its construction project. The library says reopening plans will be shared when construction wraps up in September.
Continue readingNorth Judson-Wayne Township Public Library Reopens to Public
The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library reopened to the public this week. In a Facebook post Tuesday, the library said only 10 people are being allowed in the building at a time, and each person will only be allowed to stay for 30 minutes each day. Patrons can call ahead to schedule an appointment.
Continue readingPulaski County Public Library to Offer Curbside Pickup Starting Monday
The Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac will be among those offering curbside pickup starting Monday. Patrons will be able to reserve items online or by calling 574-946-3432, and the library will notify patrons when they’re ready, according to a post on the library’s Facebook page Sunday.
Continue readingPulaski County Public Library Celebrating National Library Week
The staff members at the Pulaski County Public Library are celebrating National Library Week and they welcome patrons to join them in a celebration at home.
Continue readingPulaski County Public Library Remains Closed through April 20
Officials at the Pulaski County Public Library have decided to keep the library facilities closed until April 20, or as long as Governor Holcomb’s stay-at-home order is in effect.
Continue readingRepairs Planned for Parking Lot at Pulaski County Public Library, Annex Building
Repairs will soon be coming to the parking lot between the Pulaski County Public Library and the County Annex Building in Winamac. Library Executive Director MacKenzie Ledley told the county commissioners last week that the library has money from its recent bond issuance to crack seal the entire parking lot, including the portion owned by the county.
Continue readingOnly One Candidate on File to Replace Behny as Pulaski County Coroner
Pulaski County Republicans will likely have an easy decision, when it comes to choosing the next coroner. As of Friday, Jon Maxwell Frain was the only candidate on file at the County Clerk’s Office. He currently serves as chief deputy coroner.
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 readingPulaski County Prosecutor Announces Resignation
Pulaski County will soon have a new prosecutor. Dan Murphy has announced that he’ll resign from the position effective August 3, according to a post on the Pulaski County Government’s Facebook page Tuesday.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves Bond Issuance for Library Lead Dust, Asbestos Remediation
The Pulaski County Public Library will be able to issue bonds for lead dust and asbestos remediation. The county council passed a resolution Monday allowing the library to borrow $1.75 million, pending the review of County Attorney Kevin Tankersley. Of that, $1.45 million will go toward construction costs.
Testing has revealed the presence of asbestos in the Pulaski County Courthouse, but not as much as county officials may have expected. Courthouse project liaison Nathan Origer told the county commissioners that samples were taken from various locations inside and outside the historic building. If you think that you have the presence of asbestos we recommend you to contact asbestos survey birmingham to find out what is the status of this in your home or business.
Continue readingPulaski County Council to Consider Library Bond, EMS On-Call Pay, Budget Transfers Tonight
The Pulaski County Public Library may be moving ahead with a bond issuance. Library Attorney Justin Schramm is expected to discuss it with the county council tonight. Officials have been working on plans for lead dust and asbestos remediation in nonpublic areas of the Winamac library.
Continue readingPulaski County Health Department to Offer Free Naloxone Training
Pulaski County residents have a few chances to learn how to use the potentially life-saving drug naloxone. The Pulaski County Health Department says it’s gotten overdose rescue kits from the Indiana State Department of Health, to distribute to the local community. As part of that effort, the Health Department will host four free training events over the coming weeks.
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