Pulaski County Commissioners

West parking lot near justice center is now paved

Commissioner Maurice Loehmer recently informed at a regular commissioners meeting that the gravel parking lot just west of the justice center has been paved. Talks of the project began back in March of this year when Loehmer first proposed a series of paving jobs to be finished in light of the new...

Courthouse renovations likely to start in January

According to a new timeline, it is expected that the new year will usher in the start of the anticipated courthouse renovation construction project. The original start date was expected to be in November of this year, but due to some delays, it will likely be in January. Community development...

Commissioners approve last of circuit court technology needs

It's been a long time coming, but the last of the loose ends at the justice center - particularly in the circuit courtroom - are being tied up. The Pulaski County Commissioners approved the last of the IT needs in the courtroom at a regular meeting on June 20. Pulaski County Community Development...

Commissioners discuss REACT building, transfer station fees

The Pulaski County Commissioners deliberated several matters at their Monday, May 16 meeting, including the next steps for addressing the REACT building on the property near the former county home and the potential increase of transfer station rates. Unable to find the potential 99 year lease,...

Despite the possibility of some delays due to the passage of a recent partial change order, construction on the justice center project continues to move along.

Justice center change order partially accepted, pushes back project timeline

A portion of a large justice center change order was recently approved by the Pulaski County Commissioners at a regular meeting on Monday, May 2. The action pushes the overall project construction back slightly from originally anticipated. With the approval of the new change order, the project is...

Four County report highlights expansion of substance use resources

Four County Counseling Chief Executive Officer Dr. Carrie Cadwell and Chief Clinical Officer Nicole Hiatt-Drang presented their annual report, citing both the statistics and the desired goals for the next year. Cadwell stated that despite the pandemic, Four County has been able to actually grow its...

Pulaski County Highway Superintendent Gary Kruger told the commissioners that the roof at the highway garage leaked three gallons of water into the meeting room the morning of the meeting.

County highway garage roof in need of repairs

Pulaski County Highway Superintendent Gary Kruger informed the commissioners during a regular meeting on Monday, April 4 that the roof of the highway garage is in need of some repairs. Kruger explained that early on Monday the ceiling had leaked approximately three gallons of water into the meeting...

APC passes their recommended UDO solar changes, commissioners accept in part

The proposed changes from the Pulaski County Advisory Plan Commission (APC) to the Pulaski County Commissioners were partially accepted at a special meeting on Friday, April 8. The proposed APC adjustments in chapter seven received an upwards vote, while the change in chapter four was rejected. The...

Parking spots around both the courthouse and the justice center were discussed at a regular commissioners meeting on Monday, March 21.

Commissioners deliberate details of parking lot project

Conversations are progressing between the Pulaski County Commissioners, the Town of Winamac, and contractors on a potential parking lot project around the justice center and the courthouse. Commissioner Maurice Loehmer began the discussion, stating that he would like to see the parking lot in front...

The proposed temporary crosswalk in Francesville may be located across CR 1450 W. and Ada St.

County representatives to attend meeting on proposed temporary Francesville crosswalk

Debbie Mix, Purdue Extension Community Wellness Coordinator for Starke, Marshall, and Pulaski counties, recently informed both the Pulaski County Commissioners and the Pulaski County Council of a proposed temporary crosswalk over North Bill Street, or CR 1450 W., and possibly Ada Street in...