A Winamac restaurant’s request for more financial help from Pulaski County is expected to be considered by the county commissioners tonight. Tippy’s is requesting money through the county’s Revolving Loan Fund to help relocate the business, according to draft minutes from the February Community Development Commission meeting. The business is still paying off a similar loan from its last move.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Sign Off on Annual CASA Grant Application
Pulaski County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates program will be able to get the funding it needs for another year. CASAs are trained volunteers who help guide abused and neglected kids through the court system.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Member to Discuss Courthouse during Tonight’s Commissioners Meeting
The Pulaski County Courthouse is expected to be discussed during tonight’s county commissioners meeting. Three renovation options, ranging from just under $4.9 million up to almost $8.6 million were recently presented to the county council and commissioners. Council Member Mike Tiede is scheduled to discuss the courthouse with the commissioners tonight.
Continue readingPulaski County Historical Society Elects Officers, Directors
The Pulaski County Historical Society has chosen its leadership for the next year.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Agree to Let CASA Program Apply for Advertising Grant
Pulaski County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates are hoping to get grant funding to increase awareness of the program. CASAs are trained volunteers who help guide abused and neglected kids through the court system.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider Requests for Additional Help, Ambulance Purchase
A couple Pulaski County government officials will discuss the need for additional help with the county commissioners tonight. Building Inspector Doug Hoover is once again expected to request a full-time deputy.
Continue readingOpen House Planned for Pulaski County CASA Program
Pulaski County residents have the chance to learn how they can help guide abused and neglected kids through the court system. Circuit Court Judge Michael Shurn told the county council and commissioners Monday that an open house is planned, to celebrate the county’s newly-independent Court Appointed Special Advocates program. Continue reading
Pulaski Circuit Court to Make CASA Program Full-Time
An uptick in court cases involving children has led to some changes for Pulaski County’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. CASAs are trained volunteers who help guide abused and neglected kids through the court system.