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Both county schools addressed their concerns with Senate Bill 1 during their respective school board meetings on Feb. 6 and 10. Senate Bill 1 is a property tax bill authored by Republican Senators Travis Holdman, Chris Garten and Scott Baldwin that highlights the property tax proposal brought...
West Central students turned out in full force, cheering for the Trojans, while the Winamac cheer block section was packed Friday night, Feb. 7, to support the Warriors.
A very well-attended county commissioners meeting on February 3 gave way to many public comments regarding a range of hot topics such as industrial solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), carbon capture and storage (CCS) and data centers. First, prior to public comment, commissioner Jenny...
The West Central school board met in a special session on Thursday, Jan. 23 to review the bids for the first phase of the corporation's renovation project. Sealed bids were received until Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. Tecton Project Manager Carl Robison provided the board with information about the bids...
Handwashing sinks and new flooring were approved for the Pulaski County Health Department during a regular commissioners meeting on Feb. 3. Edwina Guffey asked permission to purchase two sinks and vinyl wood plank flooring for three of the offices - two patient rooms and the vaccine storage room....
For many of us, the Pulaski County Courthouse is a very familiar, prized historical landmark in the heart of our county seat. Yet, despite its familiarity, a subtle detail has often gone unnoticed by many longtime residents: two watchful faces, discreetly nestled on either side of the courthouse's...
The Winamac Town Council/Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners have been taking care of some key police business in recent days. The boards - made up of the same members - have approved a new police chief, two new hires and an amendment to the town's salary ordinance within that time. During a...
The Francesville Town Council said goodbye to clerk- treasurer Cathy Elston during their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Elston has worked for the town for the past six years. She recognized all of the opportunities and experiences the position has given her. During her parting...
The Medaryville Town Council not only reorganized for the new year during a regular meeting on Jan. 15, but they also discussed police presence in town. President Salyer started the discussion on the frequency of police officers in town and potential scenarios for an additional pay incentive. She...
Tractors, trucks and treasures of all kinds were not in short supply at this year's annual farm toy show. The show is a beloved Northern Indiana Power from the Past tradition that attracts toy collectors and admirers of all ages. The show took place on Sunday, Jan. 19 at Eastern Pulaski Elementary...