Pulaski County has picked a paving contractor for several miles of potential road projects. The county commissioners Monday agreed to hire Town & Country Paving for hot mix asphalt work on County Road 550 South west of State Road 39 and County Road 600 South from State Road 119 to Base Road. Town & Country submitted the lowest of three bids, at just under $1.18 million.
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The Pulaski County Emergency Management Agency may soon once again have its own vehicle for use in emergency incidents. The EMA has reached an agreement to get its old pickup truck back from the Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading
The Pulaski County EMA Department may have to wait a bit longer before acquiring a truck for use in emergency incidents.
Quotes were gathered from a few dealerships estimating the cost of a three-quarter ton pick-up to carry equipment to emergency sites and transport resources during the daily duties of the EMA offices.
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North Judson has decided to consider better regulating where commercial trucks can drive in the community.
During Monday night’s North Judson Town Council meeting, a first reading of what’s being called the Truck Route ordinance was presented.
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A man from North Judson has died after an accident Friday morning that took place in LaPorte County. At around 9 a.m., Thomas Schwab, 46, was hit by a semi truck as he was crossing U.S. 30 on Ind. 39 near Hannah.
The damage to Schwab’s vehicle trapped him and he had to be removed by authorities. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The county coroner said alcohol was not involved, and an investigation is underway to determine which vehicle had the right-of-way.
Funeral arrangements are pending at O’Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson.
