Pulaski County officials made their pitch to the public last night at the Eastern Pulaski Middle School Socialtorium for renovations and additions to the County Courthouse.
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Pulaski County to Consider Property Tax Abatement for Francesville Company
The Pulaski County Council will be considering a property tax abatement tonight for a company headquartered in Francesville.
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Local Agencies Cooperate for Possible Juvenile Detention Alternatives
A team of agencies in Pulaski County has decided to join forces to promote JDAI initiatives, and that could mean big changes for the way criminal youth offenders receive rehabilitation.
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Computer Program Aids Communication During Potential Active Shooter Situations
Pulaski County schools may soon be cooperating with the Sheriff’s Department to increase safety and improve communication.
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Vacating County Road Paves Way for Future BraunAbility Investments
A major employer in Winamac may be taking the first steps that could lead to future investments.
Monday night’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting brought a request from CDC Executive Director Nathan Origer following talks with BraunAbility and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Under the proposal, County Road 60 between 14 and 25 South would be vacated by the county.
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Pulaski County Works to Educate Voters on E-Poll Books Before Election Day
Pulaski Election Board Begins Back-up Plans in Case of Disaster
The Pulaski County Election Board is preparing for the worst case scenario, and they’re asking the Sheriff’s Department and EMA for help.
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Pulaski County Makes 2016 Meeting Audio Available Online
It took two tries, but Pulaski County is hoping to make their board discussions easier to access online.
Audio recordings of all Pulaski County Commissioners, Council, and Joint Session meetings in 2016 were published to the county’s website on Tuesday. In previous conversations, the County Commissioners said they wanted to increase transparency and allow the public an opportunity to hear their proceedings without physically attending the courthouse on a typical Monday evening.
Pulaski Sheriff Shows Accomplishments in 2015 Annual Report
Pulaski County’s Sheriff is touting his department’s accomplishments in 2015 through his annual report.
The document was released Monday and details the activities of the Sheriff’s Department throughout the course of the past year. According to Sheriff Jeff Richwine, 2015 was busy judging by the numbers.
Starke County Again Ranks Near Bottom in Annual State Health Survey
Confusion Prompts Revisiting Pulaski County Salary Matrix
Despite adopting a salary matrix for employees at their February meeting, Pulaski County continued to work through the kinks on Monday night.
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Pulaski Council Requests More Time Prior to Possible EMA Move
The Pulaski County Council has a opted to refrain from giving the EMA Department its own building.
The conversation started several weeks ago after it was recommended that the Emergency Management Agency in Pulaski County store its response and military surplus equipment in a single location. Currently, the EMA Department works out of the county courthouse, but stores its equipment in several locations around the county.
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Pulaski County Reaches Out with Courthouse Project Information
Pulaski County’s Maintenance Director is making the case for upgrades to the Pulaski County Courthouse.
In an article submitted to local media by Jeff Johnstone, information is provided to residents of Pulaski County detailing exactly why the project is being undertaken. An effort is also made to counter some of the arguments being made against increased spending.
Pulaski County Revolving Loan Leads to Job Creation
The Pulaski County Commissioners have approved a loan that they hope will create jobs near Francesville.
The company, which owns land where Clear Decision Filtration Operates north of Francesville, has requested a $110-thousand loan to construct a new building. That site would allow the company to expand their production and make it easier for trucks to back-up to their plant.
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Pulaski Tree Removal May Turn into Tree Renewal Under Proposed Plan
Pulaski County may have an opportunity to remedy a potential safety hazard while at the same time commemorating Indiana’s Bicentennial.
Winamac Tree Commission member Fred Zahrt approached the Pulaski County Commissioners on Monday night to discuss a tree on the courthouse lawn that appears to be dying. Limbs have been falling from the tree and became a concern last fall.
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Courthouse Plans Developing, Cost Remains Factor
The Pulaski County Commissioners spent time reviewing proposed upgrades and renovations to the courthouse.
Plans have been several months in the works with engineering reviews and architectural considerations being made. Although the plan has not yet been green-lighted, Pulaski County has spent considerable time evaluating the problems facing the courthouse and some possible solutions.
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OCRA Executive Director Talks Motivation, Economic Factors in Pulaski Co.
The head of Indiana’s Office of Community and Rural Affairs is helping Pulaski County’s business and government leaders better understand the direction the county is heading.
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Former Sportsman’s Site Debris Causes Street Closures During Wind Gusts
Officials with the Town of Monterey are attempting to alleviate concerns over recent street closures in the community.
The issue started more than one week ago during high winds. The weather allegedly caused debris at the former Sportsman’s Bar and Grill site to damage part of a temporary wooden fence. That debris was then spotted blowing into Main and Walnut Streets.
Pulaski Plan Commission Makes Identical Appointment for Plan Administrator Position
The Pulaski County Advisory Plan Commission has decided to take the step of also appointing a Plan Administrator.
During their meeting Monday night, members of the board made the decision to remove the former Building Inspector/Plan Director at the committee level and, at the same time, appoint Doug Hoover to the job. The decision is an added layer to an identical appointment already made by the Pulaski County Board of Commissioners.
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Weekend Warm-up Prompts Road Frost Advisory from Pulaski County
The Pulaski County Highway Department is encouraging vehicles weighing more than eight tons to contact their department before driving on county highways.
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