Winamac Community High School 2024 senior awards

Graduation ceremonies for the Winamac Community High School Class of 2024 will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 2, in the high school gymnasium. The 2024 valedictorian is Kaden Burns, and the co-salutatorians are Olivia Link and Lily Bennett. 

The award recipients were as follows:

Charles and Lenore Keitzer Memorial Scholarship
Max Keller
Maggie Smith

Everett R. and Frieda G. Houghton Scholarship
Kaden Burns
Maggie Smith

Winamac F.O.E. #2580 Scholarship
Kaden Burns
Destini Gould
Ayden Jimenez
Olivia Link
Piper Link
Kailey Moore
Aidan Smith
Maggie Smith
Malachi Wolfe

Psi Iota Xi Scholarship
Bianca Huizar

The Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship
Draven Anders
Jeffrey Richwine

EPCSC School Board Scholarship
Gabrielle Joseph

Pulaski Co. Farm Bureau Scholarship
Max Gearhart
Ashlynn Jennings

Coca-Cola Scholarship
Ayden Jimenez

D.A.R. Good Citizen Award
Destini Gould

Distinguished Young Woman of Winamac Award
Destini Gould

WCHS Athletic Boosters Scholarship
Conner Burton
Maggie Smith

Herbert Hoch & Martha Hoch Scholarship
Kaden Burns
Conner Burton
Max Gearhart
Bianca Huizar
Olivia Link
Piper Link
Aidan Simmermaker
Kelsey Wegner    

Winamac Kiwanis Club Scholarship
Jeffrey Richwine

V.F.W. Post #1728 Auxiliary Scholarship
Julianna Eaton
Kelsey Wegner

V.F.W. Post #1728 Scholarship
Piper Link

Winamac Lions Club Scholarship
Bianca Huizar
Aidan Smith

Eastern Pulaski Teachers Assoc. Scholarship
Malachi Wolfe

Judge Jack Richert Memorial Scholarship
Conner Burton

Bob Goble Memorial Scholarship
Piper Link

Ernest D. Armstrong III Memorial Scholarship
Destini Gould

Earl D. Roudebush Memorial Scholarship
Bianca Huizar

Alberta J. Barnhouse Memorial Teacher Scholarship
Dennis Bellaire

Linda L. Keys Braun Memorial Scholarship
Kelsey Wegner

Don Chapman Creative Writing Memorial Scholarship
Olivia Link

William O. (Billy) Goble Memorial Scholarship
Conner Burton

Ralph E. and Sarah M. Horner Scholarship Award
Max Gearhart
Bianca Huizar

Senn Family Scholarship
John Malchow

Winamac Conservation Club Scholarship
Olivia Link

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Scholarship
Piper Link

Frances and Gertrude Rausch Ag Scholarship
John Malchow

Military Enlistment Recognition
Willis Dennis
Joshua Hagen
Talen Hurlburt
Piper Link
Domannik Pace
Brennen Runk

Indiana College Core
Dennis Bellaire
Lily Bennett
Kaden Burns
Bianca Huizar
Alonzo Huizar
Ashlynn Jennings
Olivia Link
Piper Link
Bethany Poor
Mackenze Ruff
Aidan Simmermaker
Maggie Smith
Aiden Villanueva
Kelsey Wegner    

Bowden Family Scholarship
Maggie Smith

The Doug Capper Music Scholarship
Kaden Burns

American Legion Post #71 Scholarship
Max Gearhart

The Haley Fox Memorial Scholarship
Kailey Moore

Pulaski Co. Soil & Water Conservation Award
Olivia Link

Fulton County REMC Scholarship
Ashlynn Jennings

LightStream Scholarship
Max Gearhart
Piper Link
John Malchow

Murray Law Scholarship
Piper Link

Brad Breyfogle Spirit of Sport Scholarship
Max Gearhart
Kelsey Wegner

Conn Family Scholarship
Kaden Burns
Kelsey Wegner

Franklin and Evelyn Fechner Scholarship
Aidan Smith

Future Builders Scholarship
Max Keller
Jeffrey Richwine

Alexandra “Ali” Gibson Memorial Scholarship
Bianca Huizar

Agnes Hartman Scholarship
Maggie Smith

Everett and Ethel Knebel Scholarship
Talan Braun

Paul Baker Memorial Scholarship
Kaden Burns

Lilly Endowment Community Scholar
Lily Bennett

Roland and Nancy Lowry Memorial Scholarship
Raegan Kasten

Winamac Rotary Club Scholarship
Aidan Smith

Albert Lee Weaver Memorial Scholarship
John Malchow

Connie Weaver Denham Memorial Scholarship
Malachi Wolfe

Katherine L. Brown Scholarship and Achievement Award
Kaden Burns
Olivia Link

Marshall and Lola Carper Scholarship
Max Gearhart
Piper Link

  
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Local News Briefs

‘Evening at the Bridge’ set for July 3

Final events for Swinging Bridge centennial

WINAMAC – A pair of events are set to conclude the 100th anniversary celebration of the Memorial “Swinging” Bridge at the Winamac park which began last summer with the new LED lighting system installed on the footbridge.

The two events will be Wednesday, July 3. The first will be a dedication and burial of a time capsule at 5:30 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Park (corner of Washington Street and U.S. 35). The second will be a family-friendly “Evening at the Bridge” gathering, following at 6 p.m., at the east-end of the bridge in the park.

4-H Fair Parade July 2

Note: parade route changed 

The annual Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair Parade, with the theme "Creativity Blooms in 4-H," will step off at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 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 2023 Halleck Award winner Mike O'Connor. 

Summer programs underway among PCPL June activities

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for June. They include summer reading programs for all ages, a “stuffed animal sleepover,” an 80th birthday party for Smokey Bear, another adult canvas painting workshop and a visit by Silly Safaris.

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.

Pulaski County Farmers Market open for 2024 season

Also offers POP Club

Pulaski County Farmers Market is open for the summer season with a weekly locations in Winamac.

The Market features fresh produce, plus, local meats, maple syrup, honey, eggs, baked goods, sweet treats, cut flowers and coffee. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturdays June through September, on Main Street in front of the courthouse in Winamac.

Parkview plans public Summer Festival series, including a farmers market

FRANCESVILLE – A monthly Summer Festival series has been planned by Parkview Haven in Francesville to run June through September at its facility on the north edge of town.

The event will feature a farmers market, plus local vendors, food trucks, arts and crafts and more. The public is welcome to participate.

Pulaski County Historical Society Museum open Saturdays

The Pulaski County Historical Society is open Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  (unless posted otherwise on Facebook). The museum is located in the “Carriage House” at 500 S. Monticello St. (U.S. 35), Winamac.

New to the museum are the interactive features which allow visitors to explore the extensive history of the county’s Native American peoples – from the Ice Age to the Indian removals in the 1840s. Other interactive displays feature stories of Casimir Pulaski, local historical sites, and Winamac “Bits and Pieces.”

State Road 14 to be closed east of Winamac

PULASKI/FULTON COUNTIES - SR 14 will close Wednesday (May 8) between CR 1100W and SR 17 in Fulton County. Approximately 1-mile closures will continue westward sequentially until the scheduled pipe replacements have been completed. Resurfacing of the entire roadway will follow.

While local access will be maintained, through traffic should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow US 35, SR 10 and SR 17.

  

Fair News

2024 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair runs June 28-July 3

The annual Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair will run Friday, June 28 through Wednesday, July 3 at the county fairgrounds in the Winamac town park.  

The motto for the 2024 fair is Creativity Blooms in 4-H. Highlights of this year's fair, in addition to the 4-H exhibits and judging, will be an inflatable play center (Saturday and Sunday), musical entertainment, open class exhibits, queen pageants, youth talent show, hot air balloon-tethered rides, sports tournaments, the fair parade and 4-H Auction. 

Four contestants seek 2024 Miss Pulaski County title

Miss Pulaski County 2024 will be crowned Friday evening (June28) from among four contestants at the annual pageant. The 2023 Queen Alexia Intravaia will crown her successor after giving her farewell speech.

The mission of the Miss Pulaski County Queen Pageant is to empower young women in Pulaski County through personal growth, networking and community involvement.

Eleven 4-H'ers complete 10 years in program in 2024

Pulaski County has had hundreds of youth in the 4-H program, but only a select few will make the commitment to participate in all 10 years of eligibility. At the 2024 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair, 11 4-H’ers will complete their 10th year in this national program which teaches values and skills which will guide them as they enter adulthood.

They will be recognized at the 4-H Achievement Program at 6 p.m., Friday June 28.

2024 4-H Royalty to be selected from five candidates

One of the primary goals of the Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair is to showcase the projects completed by the county's 4-H youth - demonstrating what they have learned in this valuable program which develops talents as well as important skills and values.

The annual 4-H Achievement Program will be held on opening day at the fair, at 6 p.m., Friday, June 28, at the fairgrounds in Winamac. The 2024 4-H Royalty will be crowned during the program. 4-H tenure members will be honored, and 4-H adult volunteers will be recognized.

 

Indiana News

Students can now apply for $5K work-based learning scholarships

STATEHOUSE (May 20) – State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account.

Culp said Hoosier students in grades 10-12 at a state accredited public or private school can receive up to a $5,000 state-funded scholarship to pursue apprenticeships, applied learning experiences, work-based learning and credentials attainment. About 2,000 spots are available for the 2024-25 school year and students may  apply for a Career Scholarship Account until the Oct. 1 deadline.

 

Young praises Senate passage of FAA reauthorization focused on improving safety, advancing technology

Update: House also passes aviation bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, praised Senate passage of the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024.

The legislation, which passed the Senate 88-4 Thursday (May 9), reauthorizes the FAA for five years. The bill includes several provisions to strengthen aviation safety and oversight at the FAA, address air traffic controller shortages, require airlines to seat families together, and support the next generation of aviation technology innovations.

Indiana COVID-19 News

Summer 2024

The weekly updates on COVID, as well as influenza and RSV cases in Indiana and Pulaski County will be suspended through August (as long a counts remain low). Interestingly though, readership of these articles has remained strong to date. State stats may be accessed at www.coronavirus.in.gov

 

  

Post News

State Police seeking public assistance locating endangered Cass County juvenile

The Indiana State Police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Bryson Muir, a 14-year-old male from Logansport who is believed to be endangered. 

He was last seen Sunday, June 16, leaving a family member’s residence in Ohio with his mother, Kristen Muir in a white 2015 Chevrolet Suburban belonging to Servant Leader’s Foundation in Kokomo.  Shortly after leaving this residence, this vehicle was pulled over by the Garfield Heights (OH) Police Department, but Bryson was not in the vehicle.

Eleven candidates file for school board elections at Eastern Pulaski, West Central

Updated

Candidate filing for fall school board elections closed at 12 noon, Thursday, June 20 for eight open seats. Eleven candidates filed for the election. The contested race will be for the three EPCS seats representing Monroe Township.

The elections will take place during the Nov. 5 General Election.

Food Finders Food Bank celebrates, purchases Market Square property

LAFAYETTE (June 10) - Food Finders Food Bank has announced the purchase of its Market Square property – the location of the Fresh Market pantry.

The food bank services 16 area counties, including Pulaski County, with its supplemental food programs and services – including the well-known mobile food pantries.

West Central wraps up one school year, looks toward next

FRANCESVILLE – The West Central School board heard reports on summer school, software transitions, upcoming school facility projects, end-of-school-year programs, and plans for the next school year at its busy June meeting.

The board also heard that its wind turbine had a suspected lightning strike, school officials are awaiting PowerGrid Partners to come onsite to conduct repairs.

New accessible walkway available at Tippecanoe River State Park 

WINAMAC - Tippecanoe River State Park guests with mobility challenges who want to enjoy the overlook to the park’s waterfowl area now have the option of using its new accessible sidewalk.

“This is a great area to sit on a bench and enjoy the wildlife and natural surroundings,” said property manager Vernon Gillum. “Turtles, frogs, snakes and songbirds are frequent visitors to this area, and other wildlife as well, such as hawks, raccoons and waterfowl can also be seen.”

Bonds sold for courthouse renovation project

Meridian Street to partially close for construction

The bond sale for the financing of the Pulaski County Courthouse renovation project was conducted Thursday (May 16) by Baker Tilly, the county’s accounting and financial advising firm.

Details remain to be completed, and closing is expected in early June. The successful buyer was R.W. Baird & Co., an investment firm headquartered in Milwaukee.

Winamac Community HS presents diplomas to 91 seniors

Senior photos featured

WINAMAC - Commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 at Winamac Community High School was Sunday afternoon, June 2, at the high school gymnasium.

Diplomas were awarded to 91 seniors.