The Winamac Town Council members reviewed an ordinance Monday night that would establish a Sanitation Fund within the town’s budget.
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Winamac Council Allows Internet Service Provider to Put Equipment on Water Tower
More reliable internet service could soon be coming to Winamac. The town council last week agreed to allow Fourway to install communications equipment on the town’s water tower.
Continue readingWinamac Council Debates Reinstating Paid COVID-19 Leave
Winamac town employees who test positive for COVID-19 or have a child who does will get another two days of paid sick leave. The town council approved the measure during a special meeting Thursday, but not without an occasionally heated debate.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Discuss COVID-19 Paid Leave Today
Paid COVID-19 leave will be up for discussion during a special Winamac Town Council meeting today. Council members will also discuss a potential change in the police department’s retirement fund and hear from the Pulaski County Tribe.
Continue readingWinamac Police Continue to Monitor Tippecanoe River
The Winamac Police Department continues to keep an eye on the Tippecanoe River. Town Marshal Tyler Campbell told the town council Monday that the company that had been organizes river tubing excursions in the past apparently went bankrupt, but the river’s still been pretty busy for the past month.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves Trash Collection Fee
Winamac residents will have to pay for trash pickup starting in January. The town council recently finalized an ordinance that will charge residents a five-dollar monthly fee.
Continue readingWinamac Gets Bid for ‘Swinging Bridge’ Renovations as Fundraising Continues for Lighting Feature
Plans continue moving forward for upgrades to the Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge.” Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council last week that only one bid came in for a project to repaint the structure and replace the decking. “The base bid was $50,000 to paint it,” Zellers said. “That’s sandblast, repaint everything with an epoxy paint.”
Continue readingWinamac Police Looking for Golf Cart Violations, Ejecting Unruly Kids from Park
Winamac Police are cracking down on golf cart violations and unruly kids in the Town Park. Town Marshal Tyler Campbell says increased patrols have led to more juveniles ejected from the park for fighting and swearing.
Continue readingKnox to Switch to Republic Services for Trash and Recycling Pickup
Knox residents will have a new trash and recycling company starting next month. During a special meeting Tuesday, the city council awarded the bid for solid waste and recycling to Republic Services.
Continue readingAll Winamac COVID-19 Response Program Applicants to Get Funding
COVID-19 relief should soon start rolling in for Winamac businesses. Any business that applied for COVID-19 Response Program funding through the town will get it, according to Town Manager Brad Zellers. Clerk-Treasurer Kendra Craft recently told the town council that she expects final approval from the state by early July, and the businesses will be able to get their checks.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves New Body Cameras
The Winamac Police Department is getting new body cameras. The town council agreed to move ahead with the new camera and online evidence system Monday. Town Marshal Tyler Campbell said officers had great success when they used them on a trial basis.
Continue readingWinamac Expands Splash Pad Hours due to Heavy Use
Winamac’s Owen Abbott Memorial Splash Pad is proving to be a hit. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday he’s already had to expand the hours. “I went up there a couple mornings,” he explained. “There was a line at nine o’clock in the morning, so I changed it to 9:00 a.m. to go off at 10:00 p.m.”
Continue readingWinamac Council to Discuss Trash Pickup Fee, Review Financial Report Today
A proposal to charge Winamac residents five dollars a month for trash pickup will continue to be discussed by the town council this afternoon. Members have noted that Winamac is one of the few towns left that doesn’t charge for the service.
Continue readingGrand Opening Scheduled Today for Winamac’s Owen Abbott Memorial Splash Pad
The Town of Winamac will officially dedicate its new splash pad today. A grand opening will be held at noon EDT at the Owen Abbott Memorial Splash Pad near the intersection of Logan and Jefferson streets.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Takes Action to Streamline Contract Approval Process
The Winamac Town Council president now has more authority when it comes to signing contracts. During a special meeting Thursday, council members passed a resolution authorizing the president “to execute any and all documents necessary to transact Town business.”
Continue readingMore Donations Received for Memorial Swinging Bridge Project
Winamac’s Memorial Swinging Bridge Project has gotten another round of donations. Project organizers say Mill Creek Gardens recently donated $2,000 toward the decorative lighting feature, while Sue Haselby donated $1,000 in memory of her husband Brian (Fred) Haselby and his parents, Sam and Babe Haselby. The Monterey American Legion post recently chipped in $1,000, according to project organizer Greg Henry.
Continue readingWork Underway on Winamac Splash Pad
Work is underway on Winamac’s new splash pad. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday that the permit has been received. “It’s moving forward,” he said. “If I’m not mistaken, it looked like most of the features are there today that’ll be in the splash pad. . . . So it’s exciting.”
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Considering Trash Pickup Fee
The Town of Winamac may soon be charging residents for trash pickup. The town council has discussed adding a five-dollar monthly fee as a way to keep up with increasing costs, while also making up for declining tax revenues
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Wants More Information on Proposed ‘Swinging Bridge’ Historical Marker
Organizers of Winamac’s Memorial Swinging Bridge Project are looking to get some state and national recognition for the historic structure, but the town’s park board is concerned about what stipulations that might bring. Project organizer Greg Henry asked board members Thursday to consider applying for a state historical marker.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves Quote for Splash Pad Shelter
Plans are coming together for Winamac’s future splash pad site. The town council last week officially hired the FORM-IT Corporation to build a new shelter for $80,000, according to Town Manager Brad Zellers. He says he solicited quotes from three companies, but FORM-IT was the only one to respond.
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