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

U.S. 421 to be resurfaced south of Medaryville

PULASKI COUNTY - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving LLC will begin a resurfacing project for U.S. 421 between the two junctions of SR 14 on or after Tuesday, May 27.

During resurfacing activities, the road will be reduced to one lane with flaggers directing traffic in the area where work is occurring. This project will be ongoing through early August.

West Central to award diplomas to 41 seniors

Senior photos featured

FRANCESVILLE - The 58th annual commencement exercises at West Central High School will be Sunday (May 25), in the school gymnasium. Diplomas will be awarded to 41 seniors.

The program will open with a baccalaureate service at 2 p.m., sponsored by the West Central Ministerial Association, followed by the commencement ceremonies at 2:30 p.m. 

County Memorial Day Service May 26

The annual county Memorial Day Service will begin at 11 a.m., Monday (May 26), in front of the courthouse, Winamac.

The event is organized by the Winamac American Legion Post 71 and VFW Post 1728. Guest speaker will be Captain Casey Stephens. Dr. Robert Klitzman will serve as master of ceremonies.

PCPL lists activities, programs for May

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for May. They include restorative yoga classes, adult canvas painting, and the opening celebration of the Story Trail at the park.

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. 

PCHS 2025 picnic/resource fair May 28

Human Services celebrates 50 years

Pulaski County Human Services will hold its 48th annual Senior Citizen Health and Resource Fair at 10:30 a.m.  Wednesday May 28, at the Star City Community Building.

The event will also include a celebration of PCHS's 50th anniversary. Along with a picnic and volunteer recognition program, the day recognizes Older Americans Month with the theme "Flip the Script on Aging."

  

Indiana News

Mitch Frazier, AgriNovus Indiana president and CEO, to step down

INDIANAPOLIS (May 16) - AgriNovus Indiana announced Friday it is launching a search for a new chief executive officer following the resignation of its current CEO Mitch Frazier who will depart from the organization June 6.

Frazier, who has served as president and CEO of AgriNovus since June 2020, will become president of IBJ Media Corporation June 16.

61 Pulaski County students earn Ivy Tech degrees, certificates

KOKOMO (May 9) - Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area, which includes campuses and instructional sites in Kokomo, Loganspor and Peru, celebrated the Class of 2025 with three commencement ceremonies Friday, May 9.

The events, divided by schools, honored 1,128 students who are expected to have completed work on 1,432 degrees and certificates by the end of the Fall 2024 and Spring and Summer 2025 terms.

Northwest Indiana Forum hosts legislative wrap-up

CHESTERTON (May 2) – The Northwest Indiana Forum welcomed over 90 members for its annual Legislative Wrap-Up event Friday featuring bipartisan legislators from Northwest Indiana.

An engaging and informative panel discussion with the six key state lawmakers reflected on the 2025 Indiana General Assembly session and its impact on the region.

Pulaski County March unemployment rate drops to 3.1%

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in March, down from 4.3 percent in February, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (April 21). The rate was 3.7 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,586 employed persons in a labor force of 6,795 in March. In February those numbers were 6,533 of 6,830. A year ago the numbers were 6,302 of 6.546.

 

Indiana Health News

Measles outbreak in 29 states continues to be of concern

The U.S Center for Disease Control continues to monitor the growing outbreak of measles in the U.S. which is approaching 1,000 cases in 29 states.

Eight cases have were reported in the Indiana last month, all in Allen County. No additional cases have been reported in the state since that time.

  

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West Central HS holds 2025 senior awards program

FRANCESVILLE - West Central High School held its annual Senior Awards program Monday evening (May 12). Seniors were recognized for various academic and athletic awards, honor roll, and scholarships.

Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025 will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 25, at the school gymnasium.

Missing Winamac teen found safe

WINAMAC - The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office reports the 14-year-old juvenile who was reported missing earlier this week has been located safe and reunited with her family.

The teen, Summer Campbell, 14, a freshman at Winamac Community High School had been missing since early Sunday morning (May 11), Officers followed multiple leads in over five days, both in and out of state.

PC Early Learning Network studies options for building infrastructure for quality childcare

The Pulaski County Early Learning Network continues its efforts to investigate paths forward for meeting present-day expectations for childcare across the county.

The group’s research confirms the cost of childcare by state can vary dramatically, and often the cost of early learning programs strain family budgets.

County to receive $994,531 in Community Crossings funds

MONTICELLO – More than $200 million in state matching funds were announced this spring for 245 Indiana cities, towns, and counties.

Gov. Mike Braun and Secretary of Transportation and Infrastructure Matt Ubelhor joined local officials from across northwest Indiana in Monticello May 8 to present awards for INDOT’s Community Crossings Matching Grant program.

PCELN works to build infrastructure for quality childcare in Pulaski County

Pulaski County Early Learning Network (PCELN) is working to ensure families in Pulaski County have access to affordable, quality childcare.

The network notes that many different groups in the county community must come together to address this critical need. Access to high-quality early childhood education means that children are more likely to build a foundation for success in school and life.