BraunAbility has named a new Executive Vice President of Operations. Continue reading
INDOT Prepares for Winter Operations
INDOT officials are ready for the onset of ice and snow. Plymouth Sub-district Operations Manager Stacy Flick says they’ve been going doing preventive maintenance on all equipment and stocking their salt barns. He says the drivers are ready to go as well. Continue reading
Ancilla Offers Lifeline to ITT Tech Students
Prospective ITT Technical Institute students have another higher education option close to home. The Carmel-based for-profit college announced earlier this week it is suspending new admissions at its South Bend campus.
Pulaski County Commissioners Plan to Discuss Courthouse Renovations with Architectural Firm
Pulaski County is working on a deal with an architectural engineering firm to renovate the courthouse. The County Commissioners voted to have maintenance supervisor Jeff Johnston set up a meeting with Keystone Architecture to discuss a proposed contract. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Propose Solutions to Animal Problem
The Pulaski County Commissioners continue to work toward a solution for housing unwanted animals. Continue reading
Absentee Voting Continues
Absentee voting continues ahead of next month’s General Election. Continue reading
Ancilla College Officials Report Significant Enrollment Increase
Enrollment at Ancilla College is up significantly for the 2015-16 school year. Officials attribute the 21 percent increase to the addition of the school’s first residence hall and new academic and athletic programs. Continue reading
Ancilla College Encourages Prospective Students to Visit
Prospective college students and their parents can get their questions about college in general and Ancilla College in particular answered during an upcoming event. The school is hosting an Access Ancilla Day on Thursday, Oct. 23. Vice President for Admissions Eric Wignall says the event gets under way at noon EDT on the Donaldson campus. He says it’s open to all ages but especially encourages high school juniors and seniors and their parents to drop by for a visit. Campus tours will be offered, and officials will be on hand to answer questions about financial aid. Continue reading
Winamac Native Elected to State Fair Board
Pulaski and surrounding counties are well represented on the Indiana State Fair Board following the recent election of a Winamac man. Scott Fritz now holds the District 1 seat. The board manages the annual event, which takes place each August in Indianapolis. The 2016 fair will run Aug. 5-21. Visit http://www.in.gov/statefair/fair/ for more information.
Father Speaks Out About DCS Investigation Into Daughter’s Death
A prescription dosing error and an apparent rush to judgment by state officials nearly a decade ago following the 2005 death of a Francesville girl cost her family their livelihood, home and reputations. Roman and Lynette Finnegan and their surviving children recently won a $31.5 million judgment against DCS officials and others involved in the investigation of their 14-year-old daughter Jessica’s death. She suffered from congestive heart failure and died as a result of an accidental overdose due to a prescribing error, according to court documents. Earlier this week Roman spoke exclusively with WKVI News and said he had no idea he and his wife were suspects in their daughter’s death.
Winamac Middle School Launches TechFit Program
Students at Winamac Community Middle School are using their science and math skills to find ways to keep active. Continue reading
Walk for the Cure Planned in Winamac
Lace up your sneakers and head to the Winamac Town Park tomorrow for a good cause. Pulaski Health Care Center is hosting the fifth annual Walk for the Cure from 1 until 4 p.m. EDT. Activities coordinator Jean Fort says all proceeds will go to the Indianapolis Komen for the Cure Chapter. There’s no cost to take part in the walk, but participants are urged to raise money by asking people to sponsor them. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council Approves Income Tax Increase
The Pulaski County Council voted to implement a local option income tax during its meeting Monday. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Gets Enrollment Update, Approves Budget
The official enrollment at the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation was slightly higher than preliminary numbers suggested. The official count taken September 18 found there to be 1275 students, a decline of only three students from last year. Continue reading
Discussion Continues on Pulaski County Animal Housing
Pulaski County officials continue to discuss ways to deal with unwanted animals. Right now, the county’s out of designated space to house animals, and officials have been discussing whether the county should open its own full-time shelter. Continue reading
Winamac Council Approves Budget, Adopts Net Metering Ordinance
The Winamac Town Council approved the $1.4 million 2016 budget during its meeting Monday. They also adopted an ordinance implementing net metering for the town’s electric customers who generate their own electricity using solar or wind power. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council Creates Economic Revitalization Area
The Pulaski County Council has approved a resolution that would make a local business eligible for a tax abatement. Continue reading
INDOT Recruits Snowplow Drivers
The Indiana Department of Transportation’s looking for snowplow drivers for this winter. Continue reading
Pulaski County Democrats Endorse Candidates
Pulaski County Democratic Party members recently voted to endorse candidates for governor and U.S. Senate in 2016. Continue reading
New BraunAbiltiy Owners Discuss Company’s Future
Winamac-based BraunAbility will remain a cornerstone of Pulaski County’s economy for the next several decades. That reassurance comes from the CEO of the investment firm that recently purchased the company. Swedish-based Investor AB’s Patricia Division is looking to expand its long-term investments in North America. Braun Corporation President Nick Gutwein says they aren’t looking to make a quick profit at the community’s expense. Continue reading
