Officials in Pulaski County are making plans to celebrate Indiana’s 200th birthday. The Pulaski County Community Development Commission recently established the Pulaski County Bicentennial Committee. It will serve as a liaison to the Indiana State Bicentennial Commission.
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The Pulaski County Democratic Party has a new chair and vice-chair following the resignation of their longtime leader. Bill Reutebuch recently stepped down, citing out-of-town work schedules and responsibilities. Vice-chair Laura Bailey was appointed chair for the remainder of his term, and John Plowman was named vice-chair. Continue reading
A 75-year-old LaPorte woman was unable to file her taxes because someone else used her personal information to file a claim.
LaPorte City Police Department officers were made aware of the fraud incident this week. The victim told police that her nephew attempted to file her taxes, and the filing was rejected. She added that she was an Anthem Health Care customer, and her information was among those stolen in a recent massive hacking incident.
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation could soon be cleaning up some of its technology on campus.
Due to the extensive renovations and improvements being considered in Eastern Pulaski, cabling being run through the ceilings will be removed with new cabling replacing the former infrastructure. Because of this, Eastern Pulaski Schools will be upgrading their phone system.
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The Pulaski County Council members will need more information from the state to see if any severance pay can be issued to the employees at Pleasant View Rest Home.
The council members discussed the issue briefly Monday night.
The county home is expected to close on March 31, and the commissioners had discussed the possibility of severance pay last week. County Attorney Kevin Tankersley previously said the county can’t give bonuses. The money isn’t theirs to spend in that kind of fashion. Tankersley also said the county can’t pay for work that isn’t done.
The Town of Winamac was, until recently, in search of a new Town Manager. Now that the role has been filled for several weeks, Brad Zellers says plenty of it feels comfortable.
Zellers was with the Waste Water Department for about 20 years prior to accepting the Town Manager position. The Winamac Town Council said they had received several applications for the position when it was open, but wanted someone with experience in utilities.
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The Winamac Town Council considered the purchase of some new equipment on Monday night.
The Town is in need of a new bucket truck. The trucks are typically characterized by an arm with a platform for workers to stand on.
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Indiana’s Democratic U.S. Senator recently participated in what some are calling a civil rights pilgrimage.
Senator Joe Donnelly traveled to Selma, Alabama on Sunday with other state residents to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
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There’s a chance for you to get a free NOAA Weather/All Hazard Alert Radio next week.
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery says the effort is part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week next week.
“We’re going to be giving away a limited number of all hazard emergency alert radios that were provided to us by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, as well as some that I was able to purchase through some grant funds that were available,” said Avery.
Rapid melting of snow could lead to minor flooding issues as temperatures warm up this week.
Snow melt and frozen ground will prevent the water from being absorbed. The National Weather Service says this combination will result in flooding of low lying areas, ponding on roads, and a rise in water levels in ditches, creeks and retention ponds.
Weather officials believe that river flooding will not be a concern at this time.
Marshall County EMA Director Clyde Avery said that no flood watches or warnings have been issued. He does encourage those who live in flood-prone areas to take precautions to prevent flooding. Never allow children to play near flooded areas. Do not drive around barricades that are blocking roads that are flooded. Road beds may be washed out by flood waters.
Several families from Indiana were honored by an area state representative last week after keeping agriculture in the family.
State Representative Doug Gutwein congratulated three families on receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. The families received the award from Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann. The program was started in 1976.
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The Winamac Town Council may soon be able to provide a service, without the hassle of managing conflicting schedules.
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West Central students have missed six days of school due to bad traveling conditions this winter. The school board has approved three of those days to be made up with e-learning days.
Superintendent Don Street said they’re getting ready for the first e-learning day on Saturday, March 14.
“Our staff has been busy preparing and getting ready for some of the items that are necessary in helping our students be successful with e-learning days,” said Street.
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will be looking to clarify some language for both students and board members.
During tonight’s regularly scheduled meeting, the board will be considering adjustments to language with the use of iPads. According to Eastern Pulaski Superintendent Dan Foster, the Board of Education never approved a formal agreement for students when using the digital technology.
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The Town of Winamac will largely be reviewing items from their previous meeting.
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Daylight savings time will begin Sunday, and area emergency management agencies are asking residents to make changes to more than just their household clocks.
The time change officially occurs at 2:00 a.m. when clocks will move ahead by one hour. Emergency Managers from Indiana’s various counties are also advising that residents use the occasion to replace the batteries in their smoke detectors.
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The West Central School Board heard a report from Principal Patrick Culp and others who recently went to Indianapolis to accept a $82,355 Region 1 Works Council for a Career and Technical Education innovative-curriculum grant.
The grant will fund a Pulaski County Repair and Maintenance Technology program at West Central High School. Superintendent Don Street says a program for machine maintenance will assist students in giving them the skills they need to be productive in local industry.
The Town of Winamac recently launched its new website, and they hope it will eventually provide better services for residents.
The Winamac Town Council was updated on the website’s progress at their February meeting. Now that the website has been launched, officials with the Town say there are a few glitches needing to be worked out.
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Third-grade students across Indiana are encouraged to interview county government officials as part of an essay contest. April is National County Government Month. The Association of Indiana Counties is sponsoring the “Counties Moving Indiana Forward: The Keys are Transportation and Infrastructure.” Continue reading
