2013 Scholarship Recipients

                                

Katherine L. Brown - Andrew Brandon, Kathleen Budd                                         

Marshall and Lola Carper - Heather DeLorenzo, Evan Rose                    

Ralph E. and Sarah M.  Horner - Kassidy Loehmer, Adam Sommers

American Legion Post #71 - Emerald Blankenship

Conn Family Scholarship Award - Andrew Brandon, Kathleen Budd

Eastern Pulaski Community School Board  - Andrea DePoy

William O.  (Billy) Goble Memorial - DeLorenzo

Everett R. & Frieda G. Houghton - Kohl Hoover, Jessica Schramm

Everett and Ethel Knebel - Kohl Hoover     

David K. Kroft Memorial  - Timothy Alexander

Northern Indiana Power from the Past - Brandon Dickson

Betty Rebeck Memorial - Julia Foster

Judge Jack Richert Memorial - Adam Sommers

Winamac Rotary Club - Emerald Blankenship

Tyler William Roth Memorial - Zachary Shidler

Earl D. Roudebush Memorial - Zachary Shidler

Robert L. Schmicker - Dakota Conner

Winamac Kiwanis Club - Kathleen Budd

Winamac Knights of Columbus #1561 - Emerald Blankenship, John Downing, Kassidy Loehmer, Megan Ruff, Farrar Sabec, Adam Sommers

Connie Weaver-Denham Memorial - Cassie Hurlburt                         

Albert Lee Weaver Memorial - Danielle Schmicker

 

Winamac Community HS hold annaul Senior Awards Program

WINAMAC - Fifty-one seniors were recognized at the Senior Awards Program Tuesday, May 28 for various academic and athletic awards, honor roll, and scholarships. 

The following is a list of various award winners: 


Special Awards:

Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award – Emerald Blankenship

Coca-Cola Scholarships – Abigail Hanson, Ralph Thomas

Kingsley Classic Scholarship – Courtney Scott

Winamac Fraternal Order of Eagles #2580 Scholarship – Abigail Jackson

Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship – John Downing

Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship – Whitney Hook

Winamac Lions Club Scholarships – Merissa Fritz, Shelby Lanie

Indiana University Kokomo Academic Honors STAR Scholarships – Heidi Hendryx, Danielle Schmicker

Agnes Hartman Scholarship – Teddi Rausch

Good Oil/BP Healthcare Scholarship – Jessica Schramm

Roland & Nancy Lowry Memorial Scholarship – Katlynn Rushing

Alberta Barnhouse Memorial Teacher Scholarship – Julia Foster

Fulton Co. REMC Scholarship – Jina Field

The North Central Co-op Scholarship – Jacob Frasa

Pulaski/White Rural Telephone Co-op Scholarship – Heidi Hendryx

Peak Community Services Foundation Book Scholarship – Julia Foster

Fulton County Community Foundation Scholarships

    Elmer Harris & Beulah P. Harris Scholarship – Jina Field

    Kewanna Schools Memorial Scholarship – Jina Field

Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District Senior Award – Heather DeLorenzo

PSI IOTA XI Scholarship – Bryan Rayl

Pulaski County Farm Bureau, Inc. Scholarships – Teddi Rausch, Jessica Schramm

Alliance Bank Scholarship – Farrar Sabec

J. Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Scholarships – Emerald Blankenship, Andrew Brandon, Kathleen Budd, Heather DeLorenzo, Jina Field, Heidi Hendryx, Evan Rose, Adam Sommers

Jerad Mays Memorial Scholarship – Cassie Hurlburt

Alexandra (“Ali”) Gibson Memorial Scholarship – Julia Foster

Jim Ortman Memorial Scholarship – Megan Ruff

Garry D. Colgrove Memorial Scholarship – Heidi Hendryx

Linda L. Keys Braun Memorial Scholarship – August Hatter

Lee Howe Memorial Scholarship – Zachary Shidler

Steven Starkes Memorial Scholarship – Bryan Rayl

WCHS Athletic Boosters Club Scholarships – Gavin Fulmer, Farrar Sabec

Carroll/White REMC Scholarship – Megan Ruff

Giving Back Scholarship – Emerald Blankenship

Eastern Pulaski Teachers Association Scholarship – Julia Foster

John M. & Marjean Fritz Memorial Scholarship – Adam Sommers

Carter Winn Memorial Scholarship & Winamac Moose Lodge #2513 – Abigail Jackson

  

Winamac High School Athletic Awards

9-Letter Award Winners:

Julia Foster

Evan Rose

Farrar Sabec

Zach Shidler

Athletes of the Year Awards:

Heidi Hendryx

Zach Shidler

Midwest Conference Sportsmanship Awards:

Merissa Fritz

Evan Rose

 

Administrative Awards:

Presidential Education Awards:

Emerald Blankenship

Andrew Brandon

Kathleen Budd

Heather DeLorenzo

Jina Field

Heidi Hendryx

Shelby Lanie

Bryanne Lockridge

Adam Sommers

  
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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.