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Thanks to a WHIN grant, new interactive televisions will be coming to West Central. WHIN stands for the Wabash Heartland Innovation Network and is the same organization that helped fund the corporation’s WiFi hotspots last year. Superintendent Cathy Rowe advised at the meeting on Feb. 2, that the...
Pulaski County Sheriff Deputy Matt Pickens was honored as the 2022 Deputy of the Year on Friday, Feb. 3. Deputy Pickens was presented with a certificate and a brief pinning ceremony followed to commemorate his achievement. Pickens has distinguished himself above his peers through his exemplary...
In a packed room, the Pulaski County Commissioners were formally presented with information about the Mayapple solar project from Lightsource BP Development Manager Darrin Jacobs during a regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 6. They also received updates on the current status of solar in the county from...
Taylor White was approved to fill the Van Buren Township vacancy on the Eastern Pulaski Community School Board on Monday, Feb. 6 during a special school board meeting. School board member Scott Hanson made a motion to approve White with Aaron Campbell seconding. Board member Jimmy Terry was in...
Although generous donations have been rolling in to help fund the new motor for the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department's front line truck, additional funding is still needed to help them reach their goal - roughly $6,500. Fire chief Buzz Alma advised the council at last month's meeting that in...
In May of last year, the Pulaski County Tribe celebrated the completion of the first phase of their Art in the Park project. Now, they are looking ahead to add even more greenery to the west side of the swinging bridge. Brandi Larkin and Don Darda of the Tribe came before the Winamac parks board to...
Children have lots of activities available to them at the Pulaski County Public Library, including "National Take Your Child to the Library Day" on Saturday, Feb. 4. The library hosts a variety of events throughout the year as well, such as their Winter Reading Challenge that is going on until Feb...
The proclamation from the Town of Winamac designating July 3, 2023 as Veterans Memorial Swinging Bridge Day has been drafted and signed. Back in November, the Winamac Town Council heard a proposal from Memorial Swinging Bridge Project leader Greg Henry, who came before the board on behalf of the...
At their January meeting, the Pulaski County Council discussed several matters including a one-time stipend, potentially re-establishing the cumulative bridge and building funds and approving two additionals that need to be advertised. Pulaski County Community Development Commission (CDC) Executive...
The Pulaski County Commissioners reconvened for their annual board of finance meeting, looking closely at investments and their investment policy. County treasurer Teresa Bryant presented the board with current investments for 2021 and 2022 and their current status. She advised that in the past,...