Second Semester Honor Roll
 
SENIORS
 
Distinguished
Stephanie Crist
Hannah DeGroot
Taylor Hettinger
Michaela Ingram
Francesca Niewiadomski
Breanna Taylor
Shianne Wagner
 
Regular
Kendel Anspach
Melissa Bailey
Lane Button
Taylor Carpenter
Joaunpaey Davis
Jordan DeFries
Nicole DeGroot
Maddison Dempsey
Caylin Duffy
Gage Garpow
Cierra Grubbs
Benjamen Gudas
Clark Gudas
Kyle Hettinger
Whitney Hopkins
Mackenzie Howard
Christian Kasten
Devin Kistler
Dennis Klausing
Taelor McClure
Quinn McGovern
Christopher Moreland
Emily Newman
Garrett Pesaresi
Dakota Reed
Mitchell Reed
Anthony Ricchio
Wyatt Spence
Joshua Tankersley
Taylor Tripenfeldas
Adam Wallace
Taylor Warner
Hannah Wilson
 
JUNIORS
 
Distinguished
Allison Craft
Shawn DePoy
Anna Downing
Emily Downing
Olivea Eshelman-Gorby
Brittany Fox
Alexis Hanson
Tori Howard
William Kiefer
Madeline Murray
Troy Wiegand
Zen Zupin
 
Regular
Lorrin Alexander
Sarah Baugh
Aleah Breyfogle
Caleb Bucinski
Kyle Collins
Kyle Compton
Jacob Conner
Aspen Cronan
Derek DeMarco
Derek Dotlich
Paul Dunn
Camellia Elliott
Dustin Field
Kloee Graham
Dakota Heims
Samuel Hinkle
Brant Howard
Alisha Katschke
Cecilia Kenney
Lillian Linch
Marlynn Martindale
Jaclynn Mayfield
Charity Pranger
Asheleyn Richwine
Madison Ruff
Ryan Salazar
Dale Seward
Taylor Smith
Travis Werner
SOPHOMORES
 
Distinguished
Brody Brumm
Claire Collins
Jack DeGroot
Tyler Hintz
Mallori Hoffmann
Jacqueline Kasten
Camryn Kopka
Lucas Maroney
Douglas Mullens
Mary Murray
Anabella Niewiadomski
Calvin Rausch
Braden Tankersley
Haleah Wilson
 
Regular
Abigail Brandon
Makayla Felda
Kayla Fishtorn
Sara Floyd
Ashlee Grubbs
Kaitlyn Konter
Taylor Moss
Haley Peterson
Elise Price
Addison Roudebush
Kyle Sass
Matthew Shorter
Sydney Tripenfeldas
Joe VonTobel
Alyssa Wagner
Danyelle Weaver
Christopher Whitehead
Shawn Zellers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FRESHMEN
 
Distinguished
Erika Brogdon
Isabelle Dotlich
Emma Eldridge
Haley Fox
Lera Good
Julianna Heims
Miranda Hettinger
Emily Kestle
Courtney Kopka
Kaitlyn Malchow
Lexis Malott
Clifford Minter
Peyton Newman
Rachel Ploss
Ethan Rogers
Andriana Smith
James Terry
 
Regular
Aubrie Burns
Alexis Conner
Cheyenne Crider
Jillian Crist
Teighlor Dempsey
Austin Felty
Kendra Furlano
Caleb Gilman
Logan Huggler
Allison Keller
Brandon Million
Saira Montes
Jonathan Ottow
Hollie Parish
Harley Pugh
Bryce Reynolds 
Richard Stoll
Benjamin Watts
Cole Weldon
 
 
 
 
 
GRADE 8
 
Distinguished
Henry Antrim
Jakob Armstrong
Jacob Bentle
Brittany Bloomfield
Austin Brandt
Jillian Brumm
Jennifer Budd
Mathew Cleveland
Jada Collins
Moriha Collins
Elizabeth Ebeltoft
Nikole Fishtorn
Dylan Fox
Andrew Graham
Sam Griffeth
Domanic Heater
Carter Hettinger
Leean Hoover
Adrian Huizar
Brooke May
Adrienne Niewiadomski
Justin Olds
Danni­Jo Rausch
Megan Reinbolt
Wilson Smith
Mason Spurgeon
Laiyn Stevens
Claire Stout
Alex Wagner
Madison White
Roman Zupin
 
Regular
Tori Behny
Jessica Brandt
Carla Button
Alyssa Cornwell
Emily Field
Brittney Gasaway
Jacob Girton
Emily Greer
Megan Herald
Gabe Hoffmann
Koby Johnson
Cal Larkin
Molly McClure
Mason McDaniel
Ethan Messer
Frankie Miller
Tori Murphy
Trynity Reed
James Ricchio
A. J. Ruff
Erin Schwartz
Adrianna Shires
Hannah Stanley
Reis Sutton
Hayden Warner
Olivia Weaver
Sabrina Zellers
GRADE 7
 
Distinguished
Gabe Benninghoff
Taylor Clark
Kaitlyn Cleveland
Kelsey Crawford
Samantha DePoy
Makayla Dulin
Jaylynn Hall
Keagan Hinz
Ryan Huggler
Isabella Hurd
Taylor Jennings
Karson Kasten
Sarah Keller
Samantha Olds
Kole Pugh
Savanah Rottet
Havana Sanders
Jaina Smith
Gabe Townsend
Riley Wheeler
Tori Wildermuth
 
Regular
Blake Bailey
Veronica Bedwell
Brandi Compton
Shalihn Compton
Carter Cook
Matthew Crist
Shailyn Day
Olivia Decker
Keith Dell
Travis Dixon
Jasmine Felda
Coy Field
Kaleb Grund
Morgan Hudson
Jared Huetten
Payton Johnston
Will Larkin
Tristan Lewis
Shayden May
Delilah Neal
Erica Neeley
Alysa Penicaro
Faith Pratt
Lucy Pugh
Johnathan Seno
John VonTobel
Amber Watts
Nikki Watts
Jenna Zeider
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GRADE 6
 
Distinguished
Sydney Anderson
Carson Bennett
Martin Crist
Zane Davis
Sophie Dickinson
Valerie Field
Aubrey Gearhart
Tyson Johnson
Laini Joseph
Patrick Kiefer
Anna Lucy
Brayden Lynch
Cloveena Middleborn
Caitlyn Ottow
Reece Parks
Taylor Perry
Cale Pesaresi
Dakota Podell
Emily Rausch
Austin Rodriguez
Craig Rottet
Maggie Smith
Matthew Swartzell
Jason Tankersley
Paxton Wallace
Molly Watts
Hannah Wentz
Tanner West
 
Regular
Anni Anglim
Isaac Birnell
Hunter Browning
Chloe Burns
Daisy Button
Joey Collins
Trent Fox
William Gradowski
Jerry Green
Erin Greer
Sky Howard
Kendall Johnston
Cage Long
Kameron Miller
Jayden Moyer
Catherine Perry
Preston Pitts
Jewel Ricchio
Grace Schooler
Rebecca Seno
Riley Shafer
Cassady Sobczak
Gavin Stonebraker
Tabitha Stout
Russell Taff
Megan Wentz
Evan Werner
 
 
 
  
 
 
  
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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 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.

PCT invites photographers to capture spirit of county in photo contest

Participate, share perspective on county

Pulaski County Tribe (PCT) has announced the launch of the "Embrace the Pace Pulaski County" photography contest, inviting photographers of all ages and skill levels to showcase life in Pulaski County through the lens of their cameras.

“With cash prizes and the opportunity to have your work displayed county-wide, this contest is an exciting way to celebrate the beauty and community of Pulaski County,” said Brandi Larkin, PCT president.

  

Indiana News

Indiana State Parks offer free admission May 4 for ‘Welcome Weekend’

INDIANAPOLIS - Celebrate the start of the outdoor recreation season with free admission to all Indiana State Parks properties Sunday, May 4, the second day of “Welcome Weekend” and the opening day of Visit Indiana Week.

Find an Indiana State Parks property and what’s new there at on.IN.gov/stateparks. If you’ve never visited, on.IN.gov/dnr-welcome offers helpful tips. 

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.

2025 Indiana General Assembly: Bill Watch

Members of the Indiana General Assembly are working through proposed legislation on such topics such as education, health care, housing, property tax reform, responsible management of water resources, and much more. Gov. Mike Braun has now begun the process of signing passed legislation into law.

The 2025 legislative session runs January through April 29. This is a “long session” during which legislators will craft a two-year state budget. The status of bills under consideration, in both the House and Senate, may be viewed here: IGA | Bills for 2025 Session.  

 

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.

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

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. 

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.