RUSHVILLE —
With only two meetings remaining to attend to 2012 business, and two commissioners-elect in attendance, Rush County Commissioners Tom Barnes, Marvin Cole and Ken Masters were greeted with a brief agenda during Monday’s meeting.
County IT Randy Herbert informed the commissioners that as a result of defining dormant and unused phone lines at the courthouse, the county may be able to realize a $20,000 savings.
According to Herbert, some additional fact finding must be completed. He will attend a future meeting with his findings.
Herbert next reported on a three-day server replacement project for the county courts. Funding for the replacement project had been authorized during a November meeting.
John Byrne was reappointed to the Rush Memorial Hospital Board of Directors for a two-year term.
Other appointments made were to the Rush County Health Board, Dr. Fred Philips and Jamie Morgan were reappointed to four-year terms. Commissioner-elect Bruce Levi will replace outgoing commissioner Tom Barnes as the county commissioner board member.
The county leaders next signed a contract for janitorial services at the courthouse with Gilliam Janitorial. The contract is for the same amount as the previous two years.
“In today’s economy, I am glad to see that the janitorial services for the coming year will not reflect an increase expenditure of taxpayer dollars,” Barnes said.
In a final matter, Rush County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Duane Raab said that the inmate count at the Rush County Jail has not decreased much in recent weeks, with a current population of 43 inmates.
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County beefs up computer security
During the most recent meeting of the Rush County Commissioners, Rush Count Sheriff Jeff Sherwood informed Bruce Levi, Mark Bacon and Ken Masters that the inmate population at the Rush County Jail continues to increase. According to Sherwood, 46 individuals are currently housed at the facility which is designed for 38 inmates.
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Dig Into Reading at the local library
Grab everyone in your household and everyone in the neighborhood and come on down to the Rushville Public Library to sign up for our summer reading program “Dig Into Reading.”
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Memorial Day service plans announced
Rush County Veterans Service Officer Steve Land and a number of fellow local veterans recently met and completed plans for this year’s local Memorial Day service.
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“Smile Fund” accepting applications
Several organizations are working together to continue to give the Rushville community something to smile about.
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Rush County Youth Volunteer of the Year nominations open
Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation is accepting nominations for Rush County Youth Volunteer of the Year. This award will be presented to an outstanding Rush County youth by the Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation in recognition of exceptional commitment to philanthropy in the community.
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Fallen officers remembered
Since 1962, America has celebrated National Law Enforcement Week to honor law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate price by giving their lives while serving their communities.
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Handbag auction raises thousands
The Rush Memorial Hospital Foundation recently had their annual handbag auction. This overwhelmingly successful event raised several thousands of dollars for the new pediatric building. Pictured in the center is auctioneer Rusty Harmeyer and guests.
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Safety blitz begins today
Rush County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Duane Raab recently announced that the RCSD and Rushville Police Department will kick off what has become an annual event known as “Operation Pull Over (OPO) today as a means to enforce Indiana seat belt laws.
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Statue returns to Moscow Cemetery
A historic landmark in Rush County is standing again, watching over the Moscow Cemetery after nearly two decades of being absent.
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Free Summer Lunch Program coming soon
Summer is just around the corner! School will dismiss and for the next few months swimming and bike riding become the order of the day.
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