Winamac Community High School

Pulaski County Lilly - Meghan Newman

Katherine L. Brown - Danielle Field, Joel Frain

Marshall and Lola Carper - Skylar Odle, Whitney Schmicker

Thomas E. and Ola M. Carneal - Alexandria Chaffins, Nicole Krohn

Franklin and Evelyn Fechner - Meghan Newman

Ralph E. and Sarah M. Horner - Marc Heater, Marissa Stelly

Francis and Gertrude Raush - Andrew Malott

Giving Back - Michael Keller

Alliance Bank - Jacob McKinley 

American Legion Post #71  - Jayme Fritz 

Conn Family Scholarship Award - Danielle Field, Meghan Newman

Eastern Pulaski Community School Board - Matthew Jamieson

Galbreath Educational Trust - Jayme Fritz

Bob Goble Memorial - Jayme Fritz, Marc Heater

William O. (Billy) Goble Memorial - Alexander Grostefon 

Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch - Micah Christensen, Kristen DeGroot, Danielle Field, Joel Frain, Margaret Gudas, Marc Heater, Michael Keller, Laura Scheffer

Everett R. and Frieda G. Houghton - Jayme Fritz, Tyler Fritz

Everett and Ethel Knebel - Marc Heater

David K. Kroft Memorial - Marc Heater

Betty Rebeck Memorial - Samantha Mollencupp

Judge Jack Richert Memorial - Tyler Fritz

Tyler William Roth Memorial - Andrew Malott

Earl D. Roudebush Memorial - Whitney Schmicker

Robert L. Schmicker - Andrew Reid

Winamac Community High School Athletic Boosters Club - Marc Heater, Whitney Schmicker

Winamac Kiwanis Club - Alyssa Jenkins

Winamac Knights of Columbus No. 1561 - Tyler Fritz, Alysha Schmicker

Carter Winn Memorial & Loyal Order of the Moose Winamac Lodge No. 2513 - Alyssa Jenkins

Art Smith Memorial - Margaret Gudas

Connie Weaver-Denham Memorial - Alexander Grostefon

Albert Lee Weaver Memorial - Alexandria Chaffins

 

West Central High School

Pulaski County Lilly - Lance Kruger

Thomas E. and Ola M. Carneal - Sydney Crownover, Carlee Davis

Koster Family Scholarships - Kirstie Bailey, Angus Cameron, Makenna Hamilton, Hannah Harper, Hannah Hooker, Katie Krask, Courtney Miller, Jenna Putt

Purdue University President's Scholarship - Lance Kruger

Ball State Presidential Scholarship - Hannah Hooker

Ancilla College - Carlee Davis, Alysha Faler, Trevor Nelson

St. Joseph's College - Cody Feuquay, Bonnie Jannasch

Pulaski County Soil/Water - Riley Cervenka

Pulaski/White Rural Telephone - Jason Minix

Pulaski County Farm Bureau - Sabrina Risner

North White Health Occupations - Hannah Hooker

Alliance Bank - Katie Krask

VFW Post No. 1728 - Andria McCarty

VFW Post No. 1728 Auxiliary - Hannah Hooker

West Central National Honor Society - Courtney Miller

West Central Student Coucil - Courtney Miller

West Central FFA - Jason Minix

Brandon Carlson Memorial - Sydney Crownover, Jared Patterson

Doris Petra - Kirstie Bailey

40 et 8 Nursing - Kim Conley

Cindy McKinney Memorial - Jenna Putt

Tony Brose - Sara Strus

Betty Rebeck Memorial - Rylie Pfledderer

Dr. Mike Gutwein Memorial - Riley Cervenka

Richard Overmyer Memorial - Hannah Grieger, Andria McCarty

William J. Hubbard Memorial - Rylie Pfledderer

Jeff Moncel/Phil Pixey Memorial - Samantha Gutwein

Jeanette Moncel Memorial - Lisa Cortez

Deb Haring Memorial - Riley Cervenka

Lerch Family Memorial - Sabrina Risner

Ralph Harris Memorial - Kim Conley

Mike Rishel Memorial - Shelby Ricks

Francesville Lions Club - Stefanie Hayslett

Fulmer Seeds/Service - Riley Cervenka

Martha Timm Memorial - Courtney Miller

Dickinson Family - Sabrina Risner

Angie Huber Memorial - Angus Cameron

Keith Getz Memorial - Sydney Crownover

Patio Drive-In - Hannah Grieger, Jenna Putt

Pulaski County Dairy Association - Jenna Putt

Gutwein Dairy Consulting - Hannah Hooker

"Got Milk" - Dori Barkho

Anderson Family - Dori Barkho, Jason Minix, Sabrina Risner

Mellon Family - Kaitlyn Wuethrich

Reece/Sharron McGee - Hannah Harper

Chris Najafiarab Memorial - Jared Patterson

Dr. Cecil and Mrs. Gladys Johnson Memorial - Hannah Harper

West Central - Emily Boehning, Riley Cervenka, Elizabeth Conley,  Kim Conley, Sydney Crownover, Carlee Davis, Makenna Hamilton, Stefanie Hayslett, Taylor Fairchild, Samantha Gutwein, Lance Kruger, Andria McCarty, Kaitlyn Wuethrich 

  
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Local News Briefs

Stop signs to be added to two county intersections

The Pulaski County Highway Department will add stop signs Monday (April 28) to two county road intersections – one in southeast Rich Grove Township, and the second in northwest Monroe Township.

The new stop signs were approved April 14 in an ordinance adopted by the county commissioners.

Pulaski County America 250 committee to meet April 28

The Pulaski County America 250 Committee will meet at 6 p.m., Monday (April 28) at the new Pulaski County Historical Society Museum, 110 N. Monticello St., Winamac.

All who are interested in helping to develop county plans to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary beginning this summer through 2026 is welcome to attend. Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to attend the meeting.

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.

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.”

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

Southbound I-65 reopens in Jasper County following hazmat fire

ROSELAWN (April 22) - I-65 southbound reopened near mile marker 230 at approximately 6:30 a.m. (ET) Tuesday, almost 17 hours following a spectacular semi-truck fire and hazmat cleanup which included an overnight repaving of a section of the interstate. No injuries were reported.

After assessing the damage to the roadway, the Indiana Department of Transportation determined that the accident scene needed to be resurfaced. INDOT already has a contract in place for this area for pavement patching with Rieth-Riley Construction, and they were able to mobilize to take over the scene once cleanup was complete. A total of 7,700 square feet of asphalt to a depth of four inches (and six inches on the outside shoulder) had to be replaced overnight.

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.

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

Measles cases climb to 800 nationwide; 8 in Indiana

Also: respiratory illness updates

INDIANAPOLIS (April 21) — The Indiana Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of measles and working with local health officials to help stop the spread of infection. The current reported cases are connected to each other but at this time there are no known links to outbreaks in other states.

Eight cases have been reported in the Indiana, all in Allen County.

  

Post News

Pulaski Superior Court appears saved

INDIANAPOLIS (April 24) – Pulaski Superior Court and seven other rural courts have been spared from closure, following revisions made to HB1144 approved by both the state house and senate Thursday evening in the Indiana General Assembly.

The legislation is now pending the approval of Gov. Mike Braun.

Chamber presents Don, Lynn Darda with 2025 Halleck Award

The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce presented the 2025 Halleck Community Service Award to Don and Lynn Darda of Winamac at its annual award banquet Thursday evening (April 24), at the Winamac VFW.

The Dardas are both retired teachers in the Winamac schools and have been enthusiastic volunteers in a variety of projects throughout the years. 

Community Foundation awards $15,000 in grants

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC) has announced $15,000 has been awarded in grants to local nonprofits and community organizations.

The following projects and organizations have received funding:

  • $5,000 to Pulaski County Historical Society – “We’re Moving!”
  • $10,000 to Pulaski Memorial Hospital – for a Community Health Worker

Alliance Junior Board visits BraunAbility

The Alliance Bank Junior Board of Directors had the opportunity to visit BraunAbility in Winamac in April.

During their visit, the student directors were given a presentation about the company and had the chance to ask questions. They also had a tour of the facility, which allowed them to see the manufacturing process of vehicles equipped to assist individuals with disabilities.

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.