Pulaski County Offices

Pulaski County Auditor: Shelia K. Garling (D)

Pulaski County Recorder: Christi Hoffa (R)

Pulaski County Treasurer: Lynette (Lynn) Wilder (R)

Pulaski County Commissioner Dist. 1: Kenneth R. Boswell (R), Terry L. Young (R), William "Bill" Bauer (D)

Pulaski County Commissioner Dist: 2: Michael T. "Big Mike" Tiede (R), Larry L. Brady (R)

Pulaski County Council At-Large (3 seats): Steven A. Nellans (R), Jerry "Jay" Sullivan Jr. (R), Brian W. Ledley (R), Roger Querry (R), Matthew Rausch (D), Douglas M. Roth (R)

Judge of the Circuit Court (Pulaski 59th Circuit): Michael A. Shurn (D)

Judge of the Superior Court (Pulaski): Patrick Blankenship (R)

State Convention Delegate: Joni R. Frain (R), Samuel J. Frain (R), Emily K. McClure (R), Brian M. Young (R), Laura K. Bailey (D), Larry Winter (D), Daniel P. Murphy (R), Mark Lambert (R), Blair Todd (R), Chelsea Todd (R), Arwen Fair (R), John Simmermaker (D)

Franklin Twp. Precinct Committeeman:  Brian M. Young (R) Jerry G. Sullivan Sr. (R)

Monroe 2 Twp. Precinct Committeeman:  Judy Heater (R)

Rich Grove Twp. Precinct Committeeman: Mark Lambert (R)

Tippecanoe Twp. Precinct Committeeman: Douglas Klausing (R)

Van Buren Twp. Precinct Committeeman: Lenora K. Hoover (R)

 

State, Federal Candidates

President of the U.S.: Mitt Romney (R), Ron Paul (R), Patricia Inez Sandifer (R), Rick Santorum (R), Barack Obama (D), Newt Gingrich (R)

U.S. Senator: Richard G. Lugar (R), Richard E. Mourdock (R), Joe Donnelly (D)

U.S. Representative District 2: Jackie Walorski (R), Brendan Mullen (D), Dan Morrison (D), Greg Andrews (R)

Governor of Indiana: Mike Pence (R), John R. Gregg (D), Jim Wallace (R)

State Senator District 5: Debora "Deb" Porter (D), Ed Charbonneau (R)

State Representative District 16: Douglas L. Gutwein (R), Diana J. Boersma (R), Richard W. "Rich" Ludington (D), John "the man" Malan (D)

 

 

Local Offices Up for Election

Among county offices up for election this year are auditor, recorder, treasurer, two county commissioner seats (districts 1 and 2), the three county council at-large seats, and both judge positions in the circuit and superior courts.

School board elections for Eastern Pulaski and West Central have been moved from the May Primary to the November General Election. On the EPCS board, the three Monroe Township positions and the Van Buren Township seat are up for election in 2012. At West Central, the White Post, Jefferson and Gilliam township seats and the at-large seat will be elected in 2012.

All 15 of Pulaski County's Republican precinct committeemen positions are up for election in 2012 (Democrats will be elected in 2014).

 

To view the 2012 United States Presidential Primary and Caucus Schedule, visit: http://www.in.gov/sos/files/NASS_2012_Presidential_Primary_Caucus_Calendar.pdf

 

Secretary of State outlines procedures and deadlines for those seeking to be on the state’s May Primary Election ballot

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s 2012 election season officially opens Wednesday (Jan. 11) with the commencement of filings for candidates seeking to be placed on the May 8, Primary Election ballot.

Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White and the state’s Election Division will begin accepting candidate filings in Indianapolis at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday. The Primary Election is open to individuals seeking to become the Democratic or Republican Party candidates in November for offices including President of the United States, Governor, U.S. Senator, U.S House of Representatives, Indiana General Assembly Senators and Representatives and county judges. Four years ago, 540 total candidates filed paperwork needed to run for office including six candidates for U.S. President, three for Governor, 44 for U.S. Representative, 69 for State Senate, 194 for State Representative, 51 for Circuit Court Judge, 169 for Superior Court Judge and four for County Court Judge.

Only candidates seeking to represent the Democratic and Republican Party in the November General Election run in Indiana’s Primary Election. Candidates intending to represent the Libertarian Party, independent and minor party candidates, and write-in candidates, for the November election must meet specific qualification requirements and file their declaration of candidacy with the Election Division at various deadlines no later than July 16. Candidates for Lt. Governor, Attorney General and Superintendent of Public Instruction do not run in the Primary Election, but are instead, nominated by their political parties at caucus meetings.

The deadline for filing declarations of candidacy and verified petition signatures, if required, for Indiana’s May Primary is 12 noon, Friday, Feb. 10. Though some Indiana counties observe Central Standard Time, the filing deadline is governed by Indianapolis local time. Official filing stamp clocks are synchronized with the U.S. Naval Observatory time clock in Washington, D.C. Both the Office of the Indiana Secretary of State and the Election Division will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will not process filings.

Declarations of candidacy and petition signatures, if required, can be filed at the Indiana Election Division office on the second floor of the Indiana Government Center South Building (302 W. Washington Street, Room E 204) or at the Secretary of State’s office in the Indiana Statehouse (Room 201). Details including qualifications for becoming a candidate, filing forms, the official election calendar and contact information for the Indiana Election Division is available on the Web at: http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/ and for candidates at http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/files/2012CandidateGuide.pdf.

Candidates for different offices face varied requirements ranging from submitting certified signatures gathered in each of Indiana’s nine congressional districts for candidates running for U.S. President, U.S. Senate or Governor to statements of economic interest obtained from either the state’s house or senate chambers for their respective candidates, and from the State Court Administration for judge. There are no fees for filing to become a candidate for any elected position in Indiana.

For more information about Indiana elections, including candidate filing and voter registration, visit http://www.in.gov/sos/elections/

  
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Local News Briefs

One-mile stretch of SR 39 closed for structure replacement

PULASKI COUNTY - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Superior Construction has closed SR 39 between CR 300 N and CR 200 N as of Monday, June 16.

SR 39 will be closed for approximately five weeks for a small structure replacement. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow SR 14, U.S. 421 and SR 10.

Pulaski County GOP caucus June 21 to fill county council vacancy

The Pulaski County Republican Party has issued a notice that it will hold a caucus at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, June 21, to fill a vacancy on the county council. The caucus will be held at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac.

Party chairman Kenneth Boswell reports Dist. 3 councilman Jerry Locke has resigned effective June 30. A former county commissioner, Locke joined the council in July 2022 to fill a vacancy. He was then elected to a four-year term in November that year. His successor will fill the remainder of that term through 2026.

Circus comes to town June 17

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WINAMAC - The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Winamac Tuesday, June 17, at the Winamac Town Park for two shows, the first starting at 5:30 p.m., and the second beginning at 7 p.m. Each show lasts about an hour and a half.

The event is sponsored by the Winamac Kiwanis Club.

Pulaski County Farmers Market open for 2025 season

Pulaski County Farmers Market is open for the summer season with a weekly location in Winamac.

The Market features fresh produce, plus, local meats, maple syrup, honey, eggs, baked goods, sweet treats, cut flowers and coffee. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturdays June through September, on Main Street in front of the courthouse in Winamac.

Francesville ‘Family Fun in Park’ June 28

FRANCESVILLE – The Uptown Project, in partnership with West Central Youth League, will sponsor its “Family Fun in the Park,” from 6 p.m. to sunset, Saturday, June 28.

The public is welcome to join in for a fun evening of fellowship at the Francesville Town Park.

  

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4C Health purchases Curtis Building from PMH

PERU - 4C Health is marking its 50th year in business with an exciting development for Pulaski County operations with the purchase of the Curtis Building from Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

The building is located north of Winamac, just off U.S. 35, at 2418 Curtis Drive.

Yakym surprises 'Hoosier Heroes' with Congressional records

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27) –Congressman Rudy Yakym honored two local first responders Tuesday recognizing their “exceptional service and commitment to their communities.”

Pulaski County Deputy Christopher Parish and Culver Community Police Chief Ryleigh Carr received entries into the Congressional Record.

Young, colleagues address shortage of mental health providers in schools

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27) – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) reintroduced the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act to address the shortage of mental health providers in schools by boosting the pipeline of graduate students trained to become school psychologists, counselors, and social workers.

“Access to mental health resources improves the safety, well-being, and academic success of Hoosier students,” said Sen. Young. “Our bill will both support the school-based mental health workforce and address the critical need for these professionals.”

Pulaski County unemployment rate drops to 2.4% in April

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 2.4 percent in April, down from 3.1 percent in March, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday, (May 22). The rate was 3.1 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,777 employed persons in a labor force of 6,943 in April. In March those numbers were 6,753 of 6,967. A year ago the numbers were 6,388 of 6.591.

  

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County residents invited to Broadband Community Conversation July 8

 Pulaski County stakeholders are leading an effort to develop a comprehensive Broadband plan for the county.

This plan will identify existing conditions, needs and gaps in high-speed internet (broadband) service within the county; set a long-term vision for broadband service; and provide actionable steps and implementation guidelines for broadband service.

Local nurses form Honor Guard to pay tribute to fallen colleagues

WINAMAC - In 2023, a group of retired and active nurses, with the help of Pulaski Memorial Hospital, created a Nursing Honor Guard to assist families in honoring the compassion and dedication of nurses who have passed away - and celebrating their lives and service.

The Nursing Honor Guard is modeled after traditional military honor guards and pays tribute to the deeply personal and meaningful calling of the nursing profession.

CFoPC awards$17,000 to community organizations

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC)  announced Thursday (June 5) $17,000 has been awarded in grants to four local nonprofits and community organizations.

The Foundation works to strengthen the community through funding, convening and fostering collaboration among nonprofits to amplify their impact.

Winamac Community HS presents 2025 senior awards

WINAMAC - Winamac Community High School has announced its 2025 Senior Awards winners, honoring graduates for various academic and athletic awards, and scholarships.

The awards were presented at the annual Senior Awards program Friday evening (May 30).

Winamac Community HS 2025 commencement exercises held June 1

Senior photos featured

WINAMAC - Commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 at Winamac Community High School were held Sunday June 1, at the high school gymnasium.

Diplomas were presented to 81 seniors.