The Pulaski County Highway Department is trying to keep the roads maintained while protecting its staff from COVID-19. During last week’s county commissioners meeting, Commissioner Kenny Becker said he worked with Highway Superintendent Gary Kruger to come up with a staffing plan.
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Pulaski County officials have launched a new Facebook page to share information about the county’s COVID-19 response. An incident management team was established as part of the county’s public health emergency declaration. Now the group has set up its own Facebook page.
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Pulaski County has declared a public health emergency. A resolution declaring the emergency was approved by the county commissioners Monday. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer explained that it will make Pulaski County eligible for federal reimbursement for certain COVID-19-related expenses.
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Updates to the Pulaski County government’s COVID-19 response and the planned courthouse renovation are expected during tonight’s county commissioners meeting.
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After months of delays, a Pulaski County plastics manufacturer finally appears to be ready to ramp up production. Over a year ago, IBC Thermoplastics got tax abatements and a $200,000 loan from the county to start making jerrycans at a facility southwest of Winamac.
Continue readingPulaski County Commission President Kenny Becker made the decision Thursday to extend the Temporary Work Force Reduction Policy until April 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The original order went into effect on March 16.
Continue readingPulaski County now officially has the option of using a local income tax to help fund courthouse renovations. House Bill 1052 was recently signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb, according to the Bill Watch page on the state’s website.
Continue readingThe state’s stay-at-home order is prompting the Pulaski County government to enact its Temporary Workforce Reduction Policy. It will be in effect from March 24 at 11:59 p.m. to April 6 at 11:59 p.m., according to an email to county officials from County Attorney Kevin Tankersley.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners aren’t quite ready to let the Highway Department switch to its summer schedule a few weeks early. Highway Department crews typically work four 10-hour days per week during the summer.
Continue readingA new business will soon be coming to Downtown Winamac, thanks to some financial help from Pulaski County. The county commissioners Monday approved a Revolving Loan Fund request for B&B Cottage Market.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners passed an Executive Order Wednesday evening that calls for the county buildings to be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 23 until further notice.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Courthouse’s new single point of entry is creating confusion for visitors. For the past month, all visitors have had to use the basement entrance underneath the stairs facing Market Street, on the west side of the building.
Continue readingPulaski County officials will plan their response to the spread of coronavirus on Wednesday. The county council and commissioners will meet in an emergency joint session to discuss an amendment to the county’s personnel policy to allow for a temporary workforce reduction, if necessary, to control the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday’s joint meeting starts at 5:00 p.m. EDT in the Pulaski County Highway Garage.
Continue readingPulaski County’s health officer is asking residents to remain positive but prepare for the coronavirus to continue to spread.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners will discuss a couple business loan modifications this morning. They’ll consider a revolving loan request from Kinder LLC, and Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer is expected to give an update on Winamac Coil Spring’s loan. An appointment of an at-large Community Development Commission member will also be presented for the commissioners’ review.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Council wants more discussion before making any decisions about courthouse security. The county commissioners recently implemented a single point of entry and agreed to support a request for the council to approve the addition of security guards.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Commissioners approved a number of agreements last week. Those included a rent agreement with Tim Alexander for county-owned farmland. The commissioners said it’s been the same for several years.
Continue readingA plan to renovate the Pulaski County Courthouse and expand the Justice Center has gotten the support of the county council, but not without a few concerns. Back in December, the county commissioners agreed to pursue a project that would restore the courthouse and install a security checkpoint, but move Circuit Court to the Justice Center. On Monday, the county council voted six-to-one to support the project and try to fund it.
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A Pulaski County Police vehicle was recently totaled in a deer accident. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners last week that a reserve deputy hit a deer with a 2012 police car. The commissioners signed the title to start the insurance process.
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The proposed renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse and expansion of the Justice Center will continue to be discussed during tonight’s county council meeting. The estimated $7.7 million project would add a security checkpoint to the north entrance of the courthouse, while Circuit Court would move out of the building and into an expanded Justice Center.
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