Early voting underway for 2024 General Election

Early voting for the November 2024 General Election in Indiana began Oct. 8 and will continue through 12 noon, Monday, Nov. 4.

All registered voters are eligible to participate in early in-person voting. A valid photo ID is required. A list of the offices up for election and the candidates who are seeking those offices appears in another article on this website.

Fall installment of property taxes due Nov. 12

Pulaski County taxpayers are reminded by the Pulaski County Treasurer's Office that the fall installment of property taxes are due by 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12. 

Taxpayers may make payments in person on weekdays between Oct. 21 and Nov. 12 at one of two county locations. Tax payments may also be mailed to the county treasurer's office, paid online, or paid at one of three county banks.

Community film screening of ‘The Addict’s Wake’ Nov. 22

Documentary explores family, community impact of U.S. addiction crisis

Glory Girl Productions, in collaboration with Pulaski County Drug-Free Council (PCDFC) and the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, will present a screening of the award-winning documentary, The Addict’s Wake, to the Pulaski County community at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22, at the West Central Elementary School gym.

Admission is free, thanks to the generous sponsorship of 4C Health and BraunAbility. Viewer discretion is advised and is generally recommended for those over the age of 12.

4-H enrollment for 2025 now open for Pulaski County

Pulaski County 4-H enrollment opened Oct. 1. New and current 4-H members can enroll online at in.4honline.com.

4-H is one of the largest youth-serving organizations in the country and provides youth in grades 3-12 with hands-on learning in the areas of healthy living, civic engagement and leadership, and science, technology, engineering, and math. The Indiana 4-H Youth Development mission is to provide real-life educational opportunities that develop young people who positively impact their community and world.

PCPL announces October programs, activities

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for October. They include a Revolutionary War program, lessons on spiders and bats, a Harry Potter book day, pumpkin painting, and a Medicare 101 session.

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.

Charitable income tax deductions available for farmers through CFPC’s Gifts of Grain

The Gifts of Grain program through the Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC) allows farmers to identify a portion of their harvest for a gift to CFoPC.

These donations, specified by farmers identifying a number of bushels at the farmer’s normal grain elevator, allow for tax advantages such as reduced adjusted gross income, taxable income, and more.

Warrior Up after-school program continues at Winamac FUMC

WINAMAC – The Warrior Up Kids Club after-school program is continuing for the 2024-25 school year at the Winamac First United Methodist Church.

 The program offers bus transportation from the Winamac schools, snacks, homework help, some life-skills lessons, crafts and additional activities.

HVRM to run diesel, steam ‘Pumpkin and Twilight Trains’ in October

NORTH JUDSON - The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum will run Pumpkin Trains every Saturday in October in historic North Judson at the junction of four former railroads.

A diorama of the Erie, Chesapeake & Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York Central railroads is on display in the admission-free museum, along with one of the largest collections of working railroad signals, a restored World War II Pullman Troop Car, and all types of rolling stock, engines and memorabilia of a by-gone era.

Harvest progresses - in clouds of dust

EAST LANSING, MI – Dry field conditions throughout Indiana last week provided ample opportunity for harvest activities, according to Nathanial Warenski, state statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office.

Topsoil moisture levels decreased from the previous week, with 39 percent rated adequate or surplus. The average temperature for the week was 59.9 degrees Fahrenheit, 4.7 degrees above normal for the state. The statewide average precipitation was 0.04 inches, 0.57 inches below normal.

State Park deer management draw hunt application period opens

Tippecanoe River State Park to participate

INDIANAPOLIS - Applications open Monday, Oct. 7 for hunters to participate in Indiana State Park deer management draw hunts.

These hunts follow science-based wildlife management to maintain healthy deer populations in the regions where the hunts are hosted.

Pulaski County unemployment rate drops to 3.8% in August

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dipped to 3.8 percent in August, down from 4.0 percent in July, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (Sept. 23). The rate was 2.8 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,868 employed persons in a labor force of 7,140 in August. In July those numbers were 6,968 of 7,261. A year ago the numbers were 6,698 of 6,894.

Free soil sampling program available for Indiana farmers

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 23) — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and partners throughout the state have worked with the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP) to develop a no-cost program with a focus on increasing the knowledge and use of soil sampling as a nutrient management practice to benefit farm operations.

The program, titled Indiana’s Mississippi River Basin Soil Sampling Program, is open now for applicants through Nov. 1.

OCRA announces new training, capacity-building program for rural communities

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 19) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs have announced the opening of the new Rural Empowerment and Development (RED) program.

The program is a capacity-building and planning initiative created in partnership with Ball State University’s Indiana Communities Institute. 

Culp, Jordan: Applications now open for 2025 Statehouse internships

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 29) – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen). 

Culp said the Indiana House of Representatives offers a spring semester internship at the Statehouse in Indianapolis during the legislative session, which will start in January and conclude in April. House interns earn $900 biweekly and work full time, Monday through Friday.

 

CDC: Recommended immunizations protect people, save lives

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 8) - The Indiana Department of Health reported Oct. 8 that COVID-like illness emergency department visits numbered 247 from Sept. 25 - Oct. 1, down 26 from its previous weekly report.

State COVID-19 hospital admissions (Sept. 29 - Oct. 5) totaled 16, down 3 from the week before. The state reported one death in the seven-day period (reflects confirmed COVID deaths reported to IDH).

Nov. 5, 2024 General Election: Who's on my ballot?

Early voting now underway

Who will be on your 2024 Pulaski County general election ballot?

A list of all candidates to be considered by Pulaski County voters is presented here, along with website links for the national and state candidates to give voters an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the office seekers and their platforms.

Early Voting in Indiana began Tuesday, Oct. 8 in Indiana. Information for voters may be found at Secretary of State: Voter Information

‘Food for Thought’ offered through Pulaski County 4-H 

With STEM-based activities that are fun, engaging, and accessible to young people everywhere, youth are enabled to develop observations and problem-solving skills while they make discoveries and develop confidence in STEM (science-technology-engineering-math) subjects.

This was the goal with fifth grade students at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School last week through “Food for Thought,” which included looking at food security and supply chain.

Plans move forward for West Central's next construction projects

FRANCESVILLE – The West Central School Board was updated on the corporation’s next construction project by Superintendent Dr. Cathy Rowe at its Oct. 3 meeting.

The project includes several improvements throughout the campus, from a new roof at the elementary school to new bleachers at the football field.

Pulaski County reinstates burn ban

Pulaski County officials have re-issued a “Burn Ban” for the county,effective late Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 8) until further notice.

Due to prolonged dry conditions, there is an elevated risk for fires to spread quickly and become out of control. Pulaski County has already experienced this week a field and farm equipment fire.

4C Health announces relocation, grand opening of their new Inpatient Psychiatric Unit and Psychiatric Urgent Care

PERU – 4C Health has announced the relocation of its Inpatient Psychiatric Unit and Psychiatric Urgent Care services from Logansport to a new, state-of-the-art facility in Peru.

The opening, Monday (Sept. 30), reflects 4C Health’s continued commitment to expanding and enhancing mental health services to meet the growing needs of its communities.

Mellon honored with state’s Golden Hoosier Award

INDIANAPOLIS – Charles Mellon of Francesville was presented with a Golden Hoosier Award by Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch Tuesday (Sept. 24), at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. He was among 18 people from across the state to receive the award.

The Golden Hoosier Award was established to acknowledge and recognize outstanding seniors for their lifetime of service to their communities. Sponsored by Indiana Lieutenant Governor in collaboration and partnership with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, the award is the highest honor bestowed on a senior in Indiana.

OCRA announces four communities to receive $280K in federal planning grants 

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 26) – The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs Thursday announced four Indiana communities will receive over $280,000 in Planning Grants through the Community Development Block Grant program. The communities will use the funds to develop plans for long-term comprehensive development and the implementation of utility improvement projects.

One of the communities is Winamac which has been awarded a $90,000 grant.