Mike Gayer was re-elected sheriff, while Tasha Foerg was elected clerk of the circuit court, and Tracey Shorter won her bid to unseat Paul Grandstaff as county commissioner in the 2010 General Election.

Republicans swept nearly every county race, with the exception of surveyor and two county council seats.

These are the final election results from Pulaski County:

Almost 50 percent (49.8%) of Pulaski County's 9400 registered voters cast ballots in the election.

A total of 446 voted straight-ticket Republican, while 342 voted straight-party Democrat. There were 774 absentee ballots.

U.S. Senator

Dan Coats (R) - 2762

Brad Ellsworth (D) - 1512

Rebecca Sink-Burris (L) - 245

Indiana Secretary of State

Charlie White (R) - 2727

Vop Osili (D) - 1396

Mike Wherry (L) - 290

Auditor of State

Tim Berry (R) - 2570

Sam Locke (D) - 1396

Eric Knipe (L) - 210

Treasurer of State

Richard E. Mourdock (R) - 2717

Pete Buttigieg (D) - 1450

U.S. Representative 2nd District

Jackie Walorski (R) - 2335

Joe Donnelly (D) - 1924

Mark Vogel (L) - 324

State Representative 16th District

Douglas L. Gutwein (R) - 753

Bill Reutebuch (D) - 349

State Representative 20th District

Tom Dermody (R) - 2608

Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney

Stacey L. Mrak (R) - 3326

Circuit Court Clerk

Tasha L. (Crist) Foerg (R) - 2876

Connie (Hopkins) Ingram (D) - 1589

County Sheriff

Michael "Mike" Gayer (R) - 2649

Zale Dubois, Jr. (D) - 1815

County Coroner

Steven J. Van Der Aa (R) - 3250

County Surveyor

Marion L. Kasten (R) - 1895

Joyce A. Weaver (D) - 2538

County Assessor

Lorena H. (Holly) Van Der Aa (R) - 3345

County Commissioner 3rd District

Tracey Shorter (R) - 2426

Paul D. Grandstaff (D) - 2080

County Council 1st District

Alex Haschel (R) - 1060

County Council 2nd District

Douglas Moyer (R) - 476

Thomas J. Roth (D) - 700

County Council 3rd District

Brian M. Young (R) - 448

Ronald Powers (D) - 504

County Council 4th District

Michael D. (Mick) Tiede (R) - 837

 

Winamac Town Council - At-Large (vote for 2)

Richard Denney (R) - 381

Daniel Vanaman (R) - 453

John Plowman (D) - 402

 

Culver Community School Board (non-partisan)

Jack Jones - Tippecanoe Township 240

Marilyn I. Swanson - North Bend Township - 182

Ryan Sieber - At-Large - 187

 

State Constitutional Amendment Question - Property Tax Cap

Yes - 2605

No - 1379

Appeals Court Retain May

Yes - 2153

No - 1310

Appeals Court Retain Brown

Yes - 2143

No - 1274

Appeals Court Retain Robb

Yes - 2107

No - 1258

 

 

 Township Trustees and Township Advisory Boards

 

Beaver Township Trustee

Gerald Kruger (R) - 149

Beaver Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Lloyd E. Ezra (R) - 148

Harold R. Johnson (R) - 103

Cass Township Trustee

Elaine C. Parish (R) - 154

Cass Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Ronald Schultz (D) - 152

Susan Schultz (D) - 146

Franklin Township Trustee

Elaine Haschel (R) - 180

Franklin Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Jackie Terry (R) - 151

Greg Hildebrandt (D) - 146

Patricia Jensen (D) - 125

Harrison Township Trustee

Betty L. Stinemetz (R) - 208

Harrison Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Christopher Graves (R) - 146

Jacqueline Pugh (R) - 175

Indian Creek Township Trustee

Craig Allen (R) - 182

Indian Creek Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

(none)

Jefferson Township Trustee

Betty L. Kruger (R) - 161

Jefferson Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Carl G. Kopka (D) - 136

James Pierrou (D) - 112

Monroe Township Trustee

Michelle D. Schmicker (R) - 844

Larry J. Winter (D) - 615

Monroe Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Christina (Christi) L. Hoffa(R) - 950

Marcia Link (D) - 594

Rich Grove Township Trustee

Deloris Locke (R) - 128

Rich Grove Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

(none)

Salem Township Trustee

Lana L. Anderson (R) - 463

Salem Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Gregory C. Stone (R) - 374

Robert D. (Bob) Vollmer (R) - 400

Maurice A. Kopka (D) - 302

Tippecanoe Township Trustee

Kathy Keller (D) - 266

Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Tedmund R. Bauer (R) - 218

Bill Bauer (D) - 195

Sharon Posthuma (D) - 165

Steve Shank (D) - 241

Van BurenTownship Trustee

James B. Gould (R) - 275

Van Buren Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Scott Hinkle (R) - 221

Lenora K. Hoover (R) - 189

White Post Township Trustee

Karen S. Wagner (R) - 266

White Post Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Patricia L. Tiede (R) -237

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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.