Scott Fritz, chairman of Pulaski Health Foundation, presented the council with plans for the proposed assisted-living complex. The new complex will be built north of Winamac on U.S. 35, north of Ewing Drive. Phyllis and Kenneth Gardner have donated six acres for the project. Town manager Brad Zellers said the next step will be to schedule a Winamac Plan Commission hearing to re-zone the property from B2 to C2.

Pulaski County CDC director Nathan Origer reported he is considering putting together a review committee for tax abatements and asked if the council would be interested in appointing a member to represent the council on the committee. The town council members agreed this would be a good idea. Origer will present the plan to the county council.  If they approve, he will begin writing by-laws.

The council approved claim docket 04-14-2017 Payroll, as presented, in the amount of $66,002.53 and docket 04-28-2017 Payroll, as presented, in the amount of $68,659.48. The council also approved claim docket to May 8, 2017 Council Meeting, as presented, in the amount of $742,668.22.

Water and Street superintendent Jeremy Beckner reported to the council his department continues to pick up leaves and brush, mow, and conduct backflow inspections. Peerless Midwest has repaired a pump at the water plant. The annual CCR report has been sent out to customers. Beckner gave an update on the well-site, stating the department is going to do a 24-hour pump test that will give the town a lot more information.

Wastewater foreman Waylon Burke reported that his department has mowed, installed a new catch basin at a local business, helped at the park, repaired and sprayed the yard at the new police station, sprayed for weeds, worked on storm lines at hospital, jetted lines, and switched to the outside clarifier.

The council was presented with the police department and electric department’s monthly report.

  

Town manager’s report:

  1. Ordinance # 5 of 2017:  Adopting an Economic Development Rider for the Town of Winamac, Indiana was discussed. The council voted to adopt the ordinance.
  2. Resolution # 5 of 2017:  A Resolution Adopting Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Implementation Plan for the Town of Winamac, Indiana was discussed. The council voted to approve the resolution.
  3. Renewal of tax abatements were presented to the council.  In three separate actions, the council voted to renew the tax abatements for Standard Industrial, LaurDi and  Earnest Armstrong.
  4. An agreement from Mike Kleinpeter for professional grant administration services was presented to the council.  The council voted to accept the agreement.
  5. The West re-build should be completed May 9.
  6. The new cemetery has been leveled and seeded.
  7. Mowing and yard clean-up letters have been sent to homeowners.
  8. A joint-session with the Board of Parks and Recreation has been requested by the Park Board. A date of May 17 was set at 6 p.m., at the Winamac Municipal Complex.  

 

Clerk-treasurer’s report:

  1.  A letter from Kristen Deutsch of New Focus was presented to the council regarding an annual fee of $125 to continue updating the town in regard to employment federal, state or NLRB regulations.  The council voted to accept the annual.
  2. A quote from Keystone was presented for fraud protection. Keystone offers a program the town can upload to First Source Bank for the checks that the office issues, and the bank will match the check number and amount from the file the town office uploads to confirm the check written is valid.  If a check is written that is not on file, First Source Bank will not clear the check and will contact the town office immediately. The cost for this program for Payroll and Fund is $750. The council voted to approve the quote as presented.
  3. The DLGF has added a report. It is a “pre-budget worksheet” that is due June 5.  
  4. The next council meeting is scheduled for June 12.  The town manager and clerk-treasurer will be at the ILMCT conference.  They asked to reschedule the meeting to June 5 at 6 p.m., with a public meeting beforehand at 5:45 p.m. By affirmation, this was agreed to by the council.  

Under old business, councilmember Judy Heater reported she has received several complaints about how the park looks. Council president Tom Murray said he agreed. The town manager was asked to talk with the park manager about this. The part-time help starts on May 23.

Heater also mentioned that the flag pole by the scoreboard at the girls softball field is loose and needs to be fixed.

  
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PCPL activities, programs listed for June

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for June. They include the Summer Reading Program, a youth improve camp, a children’s program on bubbles, and a stuffed animal sleepover.

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.

Circus comes to town June 17

WINAMAC - The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Winamac Tuesday, June 17, at the Winamac Town Park for two shows, the first starting at 5:30 p.m., and the second beginning at 7 p.m. Each show lasts about an hour and a half.

The event is sponsored by the Winamac Kiwanis Club.

4-H Fair Parade June 30

The 2025 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair Parade, with the theme "Grow it, Show it, Play it at 4-H," will step off at 6 p.m., Monday, June 30, in downtown Winamac.

The parade is organized by the Winamac Kiwanis Club in partnership with the Pulaski County Fair Association. The parade grand marshal will be 2025 Halleck Award winners Don and Lynn Darda. 

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.

Indiana Election Division to perform voter list maintenance

In the absence of an election in 2025, the Indiana Election Division will perform routine voter list maintenance in an effort to maintain accurate voter rolls, reports Pulaski County Clerk JoLynn Behny.

 Beginning mid-May, registered voters with an “active” voter status will receive the first in a series of two postcards to verify the registered voter’s correct address. If the information on the post card is correct, the registered voter does not need to take any action.

  

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Yakym surprises 'Hoosier Heroes' with Congressional records

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27) –Congressman Rudy Yakym honored two local first responders Tuesday recognizing their “exceptional service and commitment to their communities.”

Pulaski County Deputy Christopher Parish and Culver Community Police Chief Ryleigh Carr received entries into the Congressional Record.

Young, colleagues address shortage of mental health providers in schools

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27) – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) reintroduced the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act to address the shortage of mental health providers in schools by boosting the pipeline of graduate students trained to become school psychologists, counselors, and social workers.

“Access to mental health resources improves the safety, well-being, and academic success of Hoosier students,” said Sen. Young. “Our bill will both support the school-based mental health workforce and address the critical need for these professionals.”

Pulaski County unemployment rate drops to 2.4% in April

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 2.4 percent in April, down from 3.1 percent in March, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday, (May 22). The rate was 3.1 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,777 employed persons in a labor force of 6,943 in April. In March those numbers were 6,753 of 6,967. A year ago the numbers were 6,388 of 6.591.

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.

  

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CFoPC awards$17,000 to community organizations

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC)  announced Thursday (June 5) $17,000 has been awarded in grants to four local nonprofits and community organizations.

The Foundation works to strengthen the community through funding, convening and fostering collaboration among nonprofits to amplify their impact.

Human Services celebrates 50 years

Pulaski County Human Services (PCHS) continued the celebration of its golden anniversary Wednesday (May 28) at its annual Senior Citizen Health and Resource Fair in Star City.

PCHS is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to low-income, disabled, and elderly households, as well as general public-transportation and referral services in Pulaski County.

Winamac Community HS 2025 commencement exercises held June 1

Senior photos featured

WINAMAC - Commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 at Winamac Community High School were held Sunday June 1, at the high school gymnasium.

Diplomas were presented to 81 seniors.

Alliance Bank Junior Board welcomes new members

The Alliance Bank Junior Board of Directors welcomed nine new members for the 2025-26 school year during their annual celebration Sunday, May 4.

Students are selected for the board through an application process. Each of the participating schools are typically represented by two students from both their junior and senior classes.

West Central HS awards diplomas to 41 seniors

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

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