Pulaski County is another step closer to housing federal inmates in its jail.
Rise in Drug Use Concerns Pulaski County Officials, Impacts County Budget
Drug abuse is costing Pulaski County. Circuit Judge Michael Shurn told the county council Monday that drug-related cases are a big concern. Continue reading
Pulaski Council, Commissioners to Discuss Courthouse Elevator, Ambulance Replacement
The Pulaski County Council and Commissioners will get an update on the replacement of the courthouse elevator when they meet for a joint session this evening. The commissioners agreed last week to move ahead with the design for a new elevator, after the council approved funding last month.
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Moves Closer to Housing Federal Inmates, Getting Second K-9
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is moving closer to housing federal inmates, and that may mean some extra money for local officers. Continue reading
Error in Meeting Minutes Complicates Purchase of Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Vehicles
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department’s two new vehicles are ready, but additional action was required by the county council this week before the department could take possession of them. Sheriff Jeff Richwine said the council voted back in January to let him take out a loan to buy the vehicles and use the department’s commissary funds to make the loan payments. Continue reading
Pulaski County Building Department Gets Used Vehicle from Sheriff’s Department
The Pulaski County Building Department now has its own vehicle, thanks to the County Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading
Pulaski County Jail to House Federal Inmates
Housing out-of-county prisoners continues to pay off for Pulaski County. Continue reading
Courthouse Restroom Upgrades to be Considered by Pulaski County Council
The Pulaski County Council will consider funding arrangements for courthouse restroom upgrades. During tonight’s meeting, Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston is expected to request an additional appropriation to make the basement restrooms more accessible to people using wheelchairs. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff Warns of Telephone Scam
Pulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine encourages residents to hang up on telephone scam artists. His department has received several recent reports of people receiving calls from an apparent local number. The woman on the phone states she is having headset problems after the potential victim answers. She then proceeds to claim the person she is calling has won different types of lavish vacations. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff Considers Second K-9
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department may soon be getting a second K-9. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff Gets OK to Sell Surplus Equipment
Pulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine is ready to get rid of some surplus equipment. He told the county commissioners this week he has light bars that no longer fit any of the vehicles in the fleet. Continue reading
Surplus Pulaski Sheriff’s Vehicle Going to Coroner
The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office will soon have a different county-owned vehicle to use to transport bodies. Continue reading
Pulaski County Clarifies Financial Arrangement Between Sheriff’s Department and Hospital
Pulaski County should save some money in the future, after learning that Pulaski Memorial Hospital has likely been overcharging the Sheriff’s Department for years. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Training New Reserves
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department’s reserve program is up and running. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners Monday the program will help boost police presence without a lot of cost. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners to Meet with State Representative
The Pulaski County Commissioners will meet with the county’s state representative tonight. Francesville Republican Doug Gutwein is scheduled to make an appearance during tonight’s commissioners meeting. 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
U.S. Rep. Walorski Anticipates Additional Federal Resources for Mental Illness
U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski visited Winamac last week, as part of an apparent victory tour. Continue reading
Residents Ask Pulaski County for Posted Speed Limit on 250 North
Pulaski County Road 250 North could use a posted speed limit. That’s what two residents told the county commissioners Monday. 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
