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The revised bond ordinance for the justice center will move on to a second reading and vote by the Pulaski County Commissioners based on the 4-3 outcome of the special joint session that was held on Monday, May 17 between the Pulaski County Commissioners and the Pulaski County Council. The current...
The Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair Association and its partners are actively pursuing updates to the fairgrounds' many deteriorating buildings ahead of the 2021 Pulaski County 4-H Community Fair. Major renovations at the fairgrounds have been long overdue, with most of the buildings being...
West Central High School has announced the two top graduating seniors from the class of 2021. Garrett Leman has earned the distinction of being named class valedictorian, and Jaden Cords will serve as salutatorian. Leman is the son of Curtis and Valerie Leman. Jaden Cords is the daughter of Brian...
Winamac Police Chief Tyler Campbell announced two new hires to the department: full-time deputy Ryan Austin and part-time deputy Phil Foerg, who might be starting full time in the fall. Both deputies stated that they are happy to be on board and are ready to serve their community. Brad Zellers...
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation board members voted Monday night in a regular session in favor of the schools only offering in-person instruction in the fall. The vote came after superintendent Dara Chezem introduced the update to the school's "Continuous Learning Plan," a...
In a regular session meeting on May 6, the Winamac Parks Board was met with both an update and a proposal for the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project.
After giving a brief update, Greg Henry approached the subject he really wanted to propose to the board - he wanted to formally request permission to...
Winamac Community High School is honored to announce its top two graduates for the 2020-21 school year. Reece Parks, son of James and Michelle Parks, has been named the valedictorian and Aubrey Gearhart, as the salutatorian. She is the daughter of Timothy and Gretchen Gearhart.
Pulaski County Sheriff's K-9 Deputy Aaron Heims was recently named the new detective at the department after a short application process. Richwine said a committee was established to discuss the hiring of a new detective but he made the final decision.
"I think he fits the position well," Richwine...
On their first meeting of the month, the Pulaski County Board of Commissioners discussed a wide variety of topics, with the most notable being the dismissal of the Pulaski County Building Inspector, Douglas Hoover. The board of commissioners, wanting to be as forthcoming as possible without...
A woman, who formerly worked in Monterey, was arrested in California after a few years of trying to locate her. Jessica L. Rice, 41, was arrested on April 27 in San Diego County, California, by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Rice is facing five felony charges including three counts of...
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