Local News Briefs
WINAMAC - The Tony award-winning, Broadway favorite Fiddler on the Roof will return to the Winamac Community High School stage the weekend of April 4-6
The school’s drama department will present the classic musical which follows the story of Tevye, a Jewish peasant in pre-revolutionary Russia in the early 1900s. The dairyman father struggles to maintain his traditional values while attempting to marry off three of his daughters who have modern romantic ideals - all while growing anti-Semitic sentiment threatens his village.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) has announced that his staff will hold mobile office hours in Pulaski County April 2, in Winamac.
Yakym’s mobile office will visit throughout Indiana's Second District in April to assist constituents with casework questions.
The Pulaski County Early Learning Network, a program of the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, has planned a special “Grill-n-Gather” event for the county community to celebrate the progress of Francesville’s first licensed childcare facility.
After months of hard work, the organization is inching closer to transforming the Saint Francis Solano Church building into an affordable, high-quality, childcare center. The facility will address the unmet childcare need in the Francesville community while supplementing - and not replacing - the trusted childcare providers so many know and value.
The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for April. They include a celebration of National Library Week, a kids’ caring for the environment program, a Ladybug Welcome Sign craft, and an Earth Day craft.
For more information on any program, call the library at 574-946-3432 or visit the library’s website at www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us.
The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce has announced its selection for the 2025 Halleck Community Service Award are Don and Lynn Darda of Winamac.
Chamber president Leslie Hanson made the announcement Tuesday (March 18). The Dardas are both retired teachers in the Winamac schools and have been active volunteers in a variety of projects throughout the years. The annual Halleck Award Banquet will be Thursday, April 24, at the Winamac VFW.
Local organizations seeking funding for environmental initiatives may apply
MERRILLVILLE - Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Environmental Action Grant, an annual endowment awarded to local organizations to help fund environmental projects and programming across NIPSCO’s service area.
Now in its 10th year, the Environmental Action Grant has historically provided $577,000 in funding to a total of 143 projects with an emphasis on environmental education and restoration across northern Indiana.
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Indiana News
Heavy rain expected in south, central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is prepared for severe storms, heavy rain, and widespread flooding expected to move across Indiana starting Wednesday afternoon and evening.
As of Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued flood watches for all Indiana counties south of a line extending from Terre Haute to Indianapolis, and Muncie. NWS is calling for potential double-digit rainfall totals in parts of the state, primarily in southern Indiana. Significant flash and river flooding is likely in these areas. Severe storms with damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes are anticipated Wednesday afternoon and evening, followed by widespread heavy rain and additional storms through the weekend.
STATEHOUSE (March 25) – State Rep. Kendell Culp's (R-Rensselaer) legislation to create an online hub to improve Hoosiers' access to agricultural related information, grant opportunities and data on lost farmland has been signed into law.
Currently, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture is made up of five divisions and various other programs and initiatives. Culp said House Enrolled Act 1149 will create a one-stop shop to streamline information, helping Hoosier farmers better navigate state and federal agricultural resources, grant applications, regulatory checklists and an updated inventory on lost farmland.
Caution urged before opening suspicious links
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation is aware of a tolling-related text message or “smishing” scam targeting Hoosiers statewide.
False messages appearing to come from INDOT or tolling service providers alert recipients of a “final notice” regarding unpaid tolls and mention additional fines, late fees, suspension of vehicle registration, vehicle impoundment, and further legal action; in addition to a link for payment.
Members of the Indiana General Assembly are working through proposed legislation on such topics such as education, health care, housing, property tax reform, responsible management of water resources, and much more. Gov. Mike Braun has now begun the process of signing passed legislation into law.
The 2025 legislative session runs January through April 29. This is a “long session” during which legislators will craft a two-year state budget. The status of bills under consideration, in both the House and Senate, may be viewed here: IGA | Bills for 2025 Session.
Indiana Health News
Plus update on measles nationwide
As of March 28, the amount of acute respiratory illness causing people to seek health care remains at a low level across most of the U.S., according to the CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Seasonal influenza activity continues to decline. COVID-19 and RSV activity are declining nationally to low levels.
The level of respiratory illness activity in Indiana is low. States reporting moderate levels are Idaho, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Maryland and New Hampshire.
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Post News
Winamac Community High School has named its top academic seniors in the Class of 2025. They are Valedictorian JeeAnne Peterson and Salutatorian Kamryn Huddleston.
Winamac will hold graduation ceremonies Sunday, June 1.
Updated
A strong windstorm swept across Indiana late Sunday afternoon (March 30), leaving behind power outages, uprooted trees, some building damage and two deaths in Porter and Elkhart counties.
The worst damage locally occurred in northwest Pulaski County and the northern tier of townships. The storm materialized as had been predicted in the days leading up to Sunday.
Receives $10,000 Early Action grant
Pulaski County Tribe (PCT) is setting the stage for a new chapter in community enhancement, one centered on creativity, culture and collaboration.
Interested residents are welcome to “join the conversation and help piece together the future of creativity in Pulaski County.”
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department reports it has received the donation of a DJI thermal drone for the county’s drone team and first responders from Doral Renewables LLC.
“This advanced technology will enhance our emergency response capabilities, providing critical aerial support for search and rescue operations, fire response, and public safety missions,” said Chief Deputy Fred Rogers.
FRANCESVILLE – West Central Schools Superintendent Dr. Cathy Rowe discussed options for the addition of an SRO (school resource officer) with school board members who have expressed an interest in moving in that direction at the board’s March 7 meeting.
The Indiana State Police encourages school corporations to hire SROs to facilitate school safety.
The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its new “Better Together” motto while honoring county businesses for their achievements at the organization’s annual meeting March 13, in Winamac.
Chamber president Leslie Hanson led the meeting, outlining the Chamber’s activities the past year, introducing the board of directors, noting membership milestones and announcing awards. Entertainment for the evening was provided by comedian Jay Harris.
The Star City Lions Club recently presented a donation to the Reading is Fundamental (RIF) program at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School.
RIF is a leading national children’s literacy nonprofit. The organization works to bring the joy of reading to children to create skilled readers.
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