U.S. Senator-elect

Joe Donnelly

Indiana Governor-elect

Mike Pence

Congresswoman-elect

Jackie Walorski
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012 General Election - Pulaski County Votes

 

CANDIDATE B C F H IC J M1 M2 M3 M4 RG S T VB WP TOTALS
U.S. President                                                                             
Mitt Romney (R)  148  144  157  199  169  169  281  291  270  248  148  467  236  245  194  3366
Barack Obama (D)  68  133  105  71  106  77  155  152  161  144  125  160  166  125  151  1899
Gary Johson (L)  8  7  10 11   5  7  6  9  16  13  9  6  11  9  7  134
U.S. Senate                                
Richard Mourdock (R)  124  121  116  148  124  143  208  216  205  181  119  410  177  186  162  2640
Joe Donnelly (D)  78  148  132  107  128  89  189  195  195  191  143  181  196  158  154  2284
Andrew Horning (L)  19  13  16  22  15  14  23  31  31  21  16  26  23  18  25  313
Indiana Governor                                
Mike Pence (R)  138  121  124  175  136  141  223  246  203  189  122  429  184  203  175  2809
John Gregg (D)  77  150  123  89  122  89  187  178  196  177  148  167  188  139  159  2189
Rupert Boneham (L)  8  9  12  16  12  13  10  18  25  23  8  17  20  16  8  215
Indiana Attorney General                                
Greg Zoeller (R)  149  148  152  189  164  161  276  283  275  242  137  460  219  230  194  3279
Kay Fleming (D)  63  131  105  77  106  71  135  145  141  132  136  138  167  123  136  1806
Superintendent of Education                                
Tony Bennett (R)  121  123  119  149  183  128  213  200  198  187  121  366  180  177  149  2549
Glenda Ritz (D)  94  155  141  119  153  105  206  237  218  198  157  240  216  181  187  2607
 U.S. House Dist. 2                                
 Jackie Walorski (R)  138  127  130  174  145  147  235  253  231  199  122  446  184  215  187  2932
 Brendan Mullen (D)  75  146  125  88  122  85  182  179  180  169  153  170  196  146  150  2166
 Joseph Ruiz (L)  9  12  14  18  10  16  14  21  26  31  8  12  31  15  13  250
 State Senate Dist. 5                                
 Ed Charbonneau (R)  145  155  155  182  144  152  251  264  253  211  142  437  213  222  197  3123
 Debora Porter (D)  67  125  104  95  123  84  160  161  154  161  134  167  172  134  139  1980
 State House Dist. 16                                
 Douglas Gutwein (R)  156  135  150  202  146  157  267  276  288  253  136  452  223  244  193  3278
 Richard Ludington (D)  63  143  106  73  117  80  151  151  128  129  135  172  162  114  150  1874
                                 
 Judge of the Circuit Court                                
 Michael Shurn (D)  152  193  218  170  215  181  301  329 326  315   194  293  285  264  235  3771
 Judge of the Superior Court                                
 Patrick Blankenship (R)  161  182  190  227  196  188  333  336 337  296   172  504  285  280  245  3931
 Pulaski County Auditor                                
 Shelia Garling  142  197  197  167  203  173  300  315 311  288   194  388  286  157  244  3663
 Pulaski County Recorder                                
 Christi Hoffa  160  182  178  209  192  175  309  328  317 272   173  498  280  282  245  3800
 Pulaski County Treasurer                                
 Lynnette (Lynn) Wilder  167  191  190  230  198  189  344  356 353  311   177  511  289  294  259  4059
 County Commissioner Dist. 1                                
 Terry Young (R)  133  136  113  148  122  126  227  203 200  182   130  423  180  171  177  2672
 William (Bill) Bauer (D)  83  139  145  123  144  103  179  227 215  198   143  172  223  181  150  2426
 County Commissioner Dist. 2                                
 Larry Brady (R)  182  181  188  217  213  188  324  356 342  310   171  509  276  284  255  3996

 County Council At-Large

 (Vote fo 3)

                                
 Roger Querry (R)  154  144  114  157  147  133  224  236 223  287   104  490  170  174  192  2849
 Douglas Roth (R)  131  137  135  195  159  149  280  275 254  248   126  394  224  225  185  3117
 Jerry (Jay) Sullivan Jr. (R)  106  135  163  206  156  141  272  300 278  258   137  380  212  236  182  3162
 Matthew Rausch (D)  106  157  163  135  163  135  224  252 255  208   167  205  233  214  177  2795

 

CANDIDATE

 

  B C   F  H  IC  J  M1  M2  M3  M4  RG  S  T  VB  WP  TOTALS

 Eastern Pulaski School Board

 Monroe/Jefferson (vote for 3)

                                
 Larry Beach  6    162  158  172 49  293  302   303  260        237    2004*
 Deke DeMarco  4    133  129  146  44  256  259  263  215        202    1685*
 Rhonda Heims  3    159  146  160  48  278  269  292  247        226    1887*
 Kevin Tankersley  3    136  144  140  39  251  252  236  212        197    1669*
 Eastern Pulaski School Board

 Van Buren

                                
 Terri Johnston                                2181*
                                 
 West Central School Board                                
 At-Large - David Allen  165  187        124            488      254  1208
 Jefferson - Jeffrey Tanner  135  136        96            417      218  1002
                                 
 Culver School Board                                
 At-Large - Kevin VanDePutte                          231      231
 Dist. 1 - James (Jim) Wentzel                          249      249
 Dist. 5 - David Cooper                          243      243
 Culver School Board

 Dist. 2 -  (vote for 1)

                                
 Edward Behnke                          138      138
 Mark Maes                          145      145

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Includes totals from Fulton County  (Beach 62, DeMarco 34, Heims 59, Tankersley 59, Johnston 79).

  
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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.