U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools project identifies the top public schools that prepare students for college success. Knox Community High School was the only other area school to also receive an award, a bronze medal.

The three top-ranked public high shcools in Indiana were West Lafayette High School (2), Carmel High School (3) and Munster High School (5). Signature School, a charter school in Evansville, was the state's top-ranked school, while Herron High School, a charter school in Indianapolis, finished fourth.

In other business, Superintendent Charles Mellon presented the current enrollment figures to the board that indicate a small amount of growth since the beginning of school. The board was reminded that Friday, Sept. 14 is the official count day. 

Mellon shared his involvement with NIPSCO and PSI in determining a means to reconcile the net metering process, regarding the wind turbine plant.

School board president Jeff Tanner opened the hearing for the 2013 budget, capital projects plan, transportation plan and bus replacement plan. Mellon went over line items in the budget. Tanner asked for questions or comments; hearing none, the 2013 budget hearing was closed.

The board approved the 2012-2013 master contract as presented.

The board went over insurance quotes for the 2012-2013 school year, and voted to award the property and liability insurance renewal to EMC Insurance.
           
The board approved the following resignations as presented:
1. Ryan Kline – 6th & 7th grade boys basketball coach
2. Katie Schmidt – Title I Instructional Assistant
3. Dawn Sutton – Title I Instructional Assistant & V/JV Cheerleading coach
4. Yvette Fritz – Instructional Assistant & Art Instructor

The board approved the employment of the following individuals as presented:
1. Laura Hillger – ½ time Teacher and Instructional Assistant
2. Lisa Zeyen – Instructional Assistant & Art Instructor
3. Jodie Schlatter – Title I Administrator
4. Amanda Hanlon – Title I Instructional Assistant
5. Jennifer Byrne-Stasiek – Title I Instructional Assistant
6. Don Housinger – Middle School Cross Country Coach
7. Missy Culp – 7th Grade Volleyball Coach
8. Riley Cervenka – 8th Grade Volleyball Coach
9. Elyse Williams – Middle School Cheerleading Coach
10. Tiffany Rehn/Jenelle Owens – Co-V/JV/C Cheerleading Coaches
11. Ashley LeBeau – Cooperative School Services

The board approved conference requests as follows:
1. Monica Gainor – Indiana School Counselor Association Conference
2. Chuck Evans – IIAAA State Conference in Indianapolis
3. Don Street – IASP Conference in Indianapolis
4. Kathryn Deeds – Autism Conference in Bloomington
5. Becky Snyder and members of the FFA – National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

The board approved the maternity leave request from Joy Schlatter as presented. 

Street went over the middle/high school improvement plan for the 2012-2013 school year.  The board voted to approve it, as presented.

Under discussion items, Street reported that the 6th grade camping trip will be held on Monday
and Tuesday next week (Sept. 10-11). He extended congratulations to Chuck Evans for being named to the board of the IIAAA. 

Elementary school principal Dan Zylstra went over the elementary school improvement plan, interventions and curriculum alignment. He also expressed thanks to Dr. Kim Moyer for donating her time for the kindergarten vision screening.

  
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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.

  

Indiana News

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.