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The first West Central school board meeting of the new year was both productive and informative as they approved an early literacy grant distribution and reviewed elementary student progress. Elementary principal Toni Blaszczyk took the time to review the elementary's NWEA and I-Ready data during...
Pulaski County dodged a strong weather system earlier this month, but we won't be lucky for long. It's only a month into winter, so Pulaski County can expect more opportunities for significant snowfall. According to the National Weather Service, on Jan. 5 and 6 some areas in central and southern...
On Saturday, Dec. 28, the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office took advantage of Christmas break and an empty Winamac Community High School by hosting an active shooter training. Pulaski County deputies were joined by the Newton County Sheriff's Office, who were unfamiliar with the school. Local...
As public meetings often give rise to a multitude of questions, one theme seems to consistently emerge: what exactly are county boards responsible for and how do they fit into our local government framework? With the start of a new year and the recent election of several new local officials, now is...
Roy Mullis was recently approved by the county commissioners as the new Pulaski County Veteran Services Officer. An executive session was held for the interview on Friday, Dec. 20. Commissioner president Chuck Mellon shared that Mullis grew up in Pulaski County and is a West Central graduate. He...
The Pulaski County Commissioners approved the compliance monitoring service agreement with VS Engineering during a regular meeting on Dec. 16. County attorney Kevin Tankersley explained that the county currently has four solar projects that are tentatively scheduled to start construction in 2025...
Pulaski County Commissioner President Chuck Mellon recently updated both county boards on the use of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and later on introduced some final uses for the funds. At a joint session on Dec. 9, Mellon said that a plan for the money had to be decided by the end of...
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the future site of the Willow Creek Villas housing project on Thursday, Dec. 19. The 34 unit housing development will be on Galbreath Drive, just east of the Winamac Plaza. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) awarded a Low-Income...
Both the county commissioners and the county council received updated information on the county courthouse renovation project as well as documents on the Pul- Mac Matching Grant Program during a regular joint session on Monday, Dec. 9. In regards to the courthouse renovation project, Pulaski County...
Community Foundation of Pulaski County Executive Director Leeann Wright and Recovery Café of Pulaski County Executive Director Brandon Williams have been making their rounds to each town in the county to inform about the Recovery Café. The Medaryville Town Council discussed potentially...