Pulaski County officials are looking at reducing the speed limit on County Road 250 North. Last week, resident Greg Hilderbrandt asked the county council and commissioners to lower the speed limit from 55 to 45 miles per hour.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Hear from EMS Director, Sheriff Today
The Pulaski County Commissioners will get updates from EMS Director Bryan Corn and Sheriff Jeff Richwine this morning. Although not listed on today’s advance meeting agenda, the commissioners have also discussed the possibility of transferring money, so bills for the courthouse elevator replacement project may be paid on time.
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Sells Heavy-Duty Vests to Starke County for $5,000
Pulaski County has made $5,000 by selling some unneeded police equipment to Starke County. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county council and commissioners Monday that he recently sold eight or nine heavy-duty vests, along with some helmets. Continue reading
Pulaski Council to Consider Written Salary Guidelines, Funding for Courthouse Elevator Replacement
A set of written guidelines on Pulaski County’s pay structure are expected to be approved during tonight’s county council meeting. An 11-page draft document was presented to council members last month, and department heads were given a chance to offer input. The guidelines are designed to clarify a number of issues, including the pay rate for part-time employees and the process of amending the pay structure going forward.
Pulaski County Justice Center’s Power Issues Continue, Door Control Upgrades Underway
The Pulaski County Justice Center continues to have issues with its backup power system. The county just replaced the building’s battery backup in April. Now, it’s the generator that isn’t working properly.
Courthouse Elevator Update to be Given to Pulaski County Commissioners
The Pulaski County Commissioners will get an update tonight on the courthouse elevator replacement project from Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston. The old elevator is being replaced with a larger one that’s fully ADA-compliant. However, the ongoing construction has forced many government meetings to be moved elsewhere. County officials with offices in the courthouse have also had to make arrangements for those who can’t use the stairs.
Pulaski County Justice Center Door Control Upgrades to Start Today
Installation of a new door control system at the Pulaski County Justice Center is set to start today.
Pulaski County Sheriff Discusses Surplus Equipment with County Commissioners
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is transferring ownership of some unneeded equipment. The county commissioners Monday authorized Sheriff Jeff Richwine to sell some heavy-duty police vests.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Meet This Morning
The Pulaski County Commissioners will get updates from several department heads this morning. Building Inspector Doug Hoover is scheduled to discuss a blight tax issue, while Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff is expected to discuss County Road 1150 and present an annual report. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff Reports Several Weekend Drug Arrests
It was another busy weekend for the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county council Monday the department had several drug arrests. “One of them was a guy going down [State Road] 39 106 miles an hour,” he explained. “They get him stopped, run the dog around him, and he’s got almost $5,000 cash, a bunch of marijuana, and some needles.”
Four Accused of Failure to Report Child Abuse Have Charges Dismissed, Due to ‘Administrative Problem’
Four defendants in a 2016 Pulaski County child abuse case have had their charges dismissed, due to what prosecutors are calling an administrative problem. On December 14, 2016, sheriff’s deputies reportedly found a three-year-old girl locked inside a plywood box in the living room of a home near Denham. Several adults in and around the home were taken into custody.
Welker Wins Republican Nomination for Pulaski Circuit Judge
A tight race for circuit court judge was one of the big attractions in Pulaski County’s Primary Election Tuesday. Mary Welker narrowly beat Tim Murray for the Republican Party nomination, with 50.6 percent of the vote over Murray’s 49.4 percent. That was a margin of just 22 votes.
Early Voting Parking Issues Prompt Action from Pulaski County Commissioners
Pulaski County officials are trying to make it easier for early voters to park at the polling site. The county commissioners voted Monday to reserve two parking spaces for voters, during in-person absentee voting hours at the Pulaski County Justice Center.
Pulaski County Justice Center’s Backup Power System Replaced, Following Outages
The Pulaski County Justice Center’s power supply problems appear to be resolved. Its battery backup system was replaced Monday, according to Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston. Continue reading
Pulaski County to Get Less Than Previously Expected for Wrecked Sheriff’s Department Pickup Truck
Pulaski County’s insurance payout for a wrecked police vehicle is a bit less than previously expected. Sheriff Jeff Richwine previously announced that the county would get over $20,000 for a 2012 pickup truck that was totaled in an accident several months ago. Last week, he told the county council that the check will only end up being for about $17,000.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Bridge Inspection Contract
A bridge inspection contract will be up for discussion during this morning’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff and Jeff Larrison with United Consulting are expected to explain the contract proposal for the 2018-through-2021 bridge inspection cycle.
Work Session Scheduled to Help Resolve Pulaski County’s Salary Matrix Issues
Pulaski County officials hope to put an end to the confusion surrounding the county’s salary matrix, during a joint work session next week. The idea was raised during Monday’s county council and commissioners meetings. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff and Sheriff Jeff Richwine again asked for guidance on a couple ongoing salary issues, but the council’s matrix committee still hadn’t met yet to discuss them. Council member Scott Hinkle suggested that the discussion take place with the full council and board of commissioners, instead.
Proposal to Add Wood Shop to Pulaski County Jail Brought to County Commissioners
As Pulaski County officials look at rearranging facilities at the Pulaski County Justice Center, a local volunteer is asking them to consider adding for a wood shop for jail inmates. Dr. Ed Hollenberg brought the idea to the county commissioners last week.
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department to Recognize Public Safety Telecommunicators
Tomorrow begins the week-long recognition and celebration of the efforts of Public Safety Telecommunicators, or emergency dispatchers.
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Weekend Meth Cases
Drug-related crimes kept Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies busy this past weekend, according to Sheriff Jeff Richwine. “They served some search warrants, found a pretty big meth house,” he told the county commissioners Monday. “There were like 13 what they call one-pot labs in there. It took the State Police drug team almost seven hours to clean that mess up, and they arrested one or two people out of that. And then they got another person up at Monterey that was definitely selling meth.”
