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Egg hunt set at Tippecanoe River State Park April 12

WINAMAC - Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt, including prizes and treats, Saturday, April 12, at the Tippecanoe River State Park Nature Center.

The egg hunt will begin at 11 a.m. The event age groups will be 1 to 3 years, 4 to 7 years, 8 to 11 years, and 12 years and older. Please be aware that all guests to the state park this weekend will be required to pay the $7 entry fee or present an Annual Entrance Permit.

 

Pulaski Health Care Center public Easter Egg Hunt April 12

WINAMAC - The Pulaski Health Care Center will hold its annual public Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 12 for children up to age 13. Participants are welcome to bring their cameras for pictures with the Easter Bunny.

The Health Care Center is located at 624 E. 13th Street, Winamac.

 

Star City United Methodist Church egg hunt April 12

STAR CITY - The Star City United Methodist Church will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12 for children in two age groups: 0-5 and 6-10. There will be two baskets for lucky finders for each age group.

The church is located at 2347 E. Main St., Star City.

 

Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt April 19

MEDARYVILLE - The Medaryville Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 19, at the Medaryville ball diamond.

Participants should bring their own basket. Age groups will include: 0-5 years, 6-8 years and 9-12 years.

 

 

Easter Egg Hunt April 19 at Star City Community Church 

STAR CITY - The Star City Community Church will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 19, at the Star City town park for children age 12 and under. Age groups will be: 0-4 and 5-9 and 10-12. Activities will also include a bounce house and fire trucks.

The event is also sponsored by the Star City Lions Club and the Star City Volunteer Fire Department.

 

Easter Trains Return to Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum

NORTH JUDSON – The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has announced the annual return of its Easter Trains, a popular holiday favorite for adults and children of all ages.

The Easter Bunny returns to the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in March with a series of special excursions. Children will get to visit with the Easter Bunny, enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, and have the chance to find a golden egg.

The events will feature an Easter Egg Hunt after each train ride with a rush to find every candy-filled egg. More than 6,000 eggs will be distributed this year and gathered by children in three age categories during the high-energy hunts. The child who finds the golden egg in each age category will receive a special prize.

Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras and take photos of their children with the Easter Bunny during these events. Children will receive a gift bag while aboard the train.

 The Easter Train events this year, again, will help support the Purdue Railroad Club. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to their organization. The club is among the oldest student organizations at Purdue University.

Diesel Easter Trains depart from the station in North Judson, on Saturdays, April 5, 12, and 19 at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (Central Time). Each trip takes passengers on a 45-minute countryside excursion, crossing the Kankakee River at English Lake before returning.

Ticket prices are $20 for adults and $14 for children, ages 3 to 15, for coach or open-air seating. First class seating options, in a former business car, include suites for up to three people for $80 or $25 general lounge seats. Infants and toddlers under 3 are free, when riding on a parent’s or guardian’s lap. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at hoosiervalley.org.

About the Museum - The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization dedicated to the preservation of railroad history in northwest Indiana. The museum educates the public through interpretive displays and its tourist railroad operations. Additional information about the museum can be found online at hoosiervalley.org or on the museum’s Facebook page at @hoosiervalley.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
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Local News Briefs

PMH seeks community input identifying health needs of local communities

Survey deadline May 17

WINAMAC - Pulaski Memorial Hospital has announced the launch of its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, a comprehensive initiative aimed at identifying and addressing the most pressing health needs of our local communities.

“Community feedback is essential” said Hospital CEO Steve Jarosinski. ”PMH will be gathering input from residents, local organizations, community leaders, and even other area healthcare professionals to better understand the health challenges and opportunities across the region.”

HB1144 sparks concerns Pulaski County may lose its superior court

Update: Bill advances in state senate

The Indiana Senate voted 33-16 Tuesday (April 15) to advance legislation that would abolish 11 trial courts in mostly rural counties, including the Superior Court in Pulaski County. House Bill 1144 now returns to the House chamber for further consideration.

Among the state senators who voted in favor of the bill was Pulaski County’s representative in the upper chamber Ed Charbonneau.

Chamber names Don, Lynn Darda a as 2025 Halleck Award recipients

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.

Easter children's events listed

Several Easter-themed events for children have been planned by area organization this month.

The activities include egg hunts, prizes, photograph opportunities, and train rides.

Pulaski County Economic Development Summit April 29

The annual Pulaski County Economic Development Summit is set for 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, at the Knights of Columbus hall, Winamac. The event is hosted by the Pulaski County Community Development Commission.

The keynote speaker will be Stephanie Wells, president of the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute. The program will also feature the annual “State of the County Economy” address by CDC executive director Nathan Origer.

PCPL lists programs, activities for April

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.

  

Indiana News

Braun signs package of executive orders to ‘Make Indiana Healthy Again’

INDIANAPOLIS (April 15) – Gov. Mike Braun Tuesday signed a landmark package of executive orders with initiatives to improve Indiana’s health and well-being.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz were in attendance to support Indiana’s initiative. Indiana now joins a number of states that have embraced, through legislation or executive orders, Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement.

2025 Indiana General Assembly: Bill Watch

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.  

DEA/ISP Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 26

PERU – The Indiana State Police will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Saturday, April 26 for their 27th “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.

The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of unwanted prescription drugs.

Pulaski County unemployment rate up slightly at 4.3 percent in February

Pulaski County's unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3 percent in February, up from 4.2 percent in January, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (March 31). The rate was 3.8 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,535 employed persons in a labor force of 6,831 in February. In January those numbers were 6,507 of 6,793. A year ago the numbers were 6,381 of 6.645.

 

Indiana Health News

IDH confirms 5 new measles cases

Also: respiratory illness updates

INDIANAPOLIS (April 9) — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has confirmed five additional cases of measles in Indiana, bringing the total to six in 2025.

The newly reported cases are three minors and two adults in Allen County. The initial case was reported earlier this week. All six cases are connected to each other but at this time there are no known links to outbreaks in other states. The four minors were unvaccinated and the adults’ vaccination status is unclear. All are recovering well.

  

Post News

Jury finds Monterey man guilty of attempted murder 

WINAMAC – A Pulaski County Circuit Court jury has found a Monterey man guilty of attempted murder in connection with a July 3, 2023 shooting in downtown Monterey.

Kenneth D. Ketcahm, 41, was also convicted on additional charges of criminal recklessness and pointing a firearm. The verdict was returned Monday (April 14).

Fatal crash on U.S. 421 under Investigation

MEDARYVILLE (April 15) – The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a crash which claimed the life of a Porter County man Tuesday on U.S 421 near the intersection of CR 800N in Cass Township.

The crash involved a dump truck and minivan. Release of the identity of the deceased minivan driver is pending the notification of family.

Fireman, deputy pull man from burning home

WINAMAC – A Pulaski County Sheriff’s deputy and Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department fireman rescued a man from a burning home Friday evening in rural Winamac, just northwest of Buffalo.

The rescuers suffered some smoke inhalation, and the unidentified victim is believed to be in stable condition, according to a police report.

Iris-Elm’s Wanda Zahrt installed as Garden Club of Indiana president

INDIANAPOLIS – Wanda Zahrt of Winamac was installed earlier this month as the 50th state president of The Garden Club of Indiana, Inc. (TGCI).

 She will serve a two-year term, 2025-27. The installation took place at the organization’s 93rd  annual convention April 9, in Indianapolis. 

Winamac man charged with felony intimidation with deadly weapon

WINAMAC (April 11) – A rural Winamac man was taken into custody by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s department Friday in connection with a recent incident involving alleged intimidation with a deadly weapon.

The incident stemmed from a dispute over tire tracks left in a soft right of way, approximately 3 to 5 feet into an unplanted field owned by the man.

West Central board hears updates on summer school, transfer students

FRANCESVILLE – West Central Schools Superintendent Dr. CathyRowe shared information with the school board on summer school and transfer students at the board’s April 3 meeting.

She explained summer school details will be sent to school patrons in the school’s next district newsletter. Transfer letters will be sent to families who choose to send their children to West Central. Currently, the school has 77 students (13 percent of its population) who live outside of its attendance boundaries.