Local News Briefs
The 2026 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair Parade, with the theme "Celebrate America 250," will step off at 6 p.m., Monday, June 29, 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 2026 Halleck Award winner Al Breyfogle.
The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for June. Summer reading programs for children and adults are underway; and special programs center on such themes as America 250 (including civics refreshers) and planting native plants.
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.
LAFAYETTE - Food Finders Food Bank Mobile Pantry will hold a drive-through food distribution at 11 a.m., Tuesday June 9, at the Winamac Town Park. A second event is scheduled for Friday, June 26 (also at 11 a.m.), at the Star City United Methodist Church, 2347 E. Main St., Star City.
This program is available to those in need of food assistance and who meet income guidelines. Those participating are asked to not arrive before 10:30 a.m., and remain in their vehicles. Please note the amount of food available does vary and will be distributed first come first served.
Pulaski County Farmers Market is open for the summer season with a weekly location 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.
The Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac is looking to welcome volunteers willing to give of their time to interact with the facility’s senior residents.
Activities could include playing games, reminiscing, crafting and one-on-one social visits. “Our residents love this,” reports Michelle Grostefon, PHCC human resources director on behalf of the staff.
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Fair News
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 Recognition Program will be held on opening day at the fair, at 6 p.m., Friday, June 26, at the fairgrounds in Winamac. The 2026 Outstanding 4-H'ers will be honored during the program. 4-H tenure and Junior Achiever members will be recognized, and 4-H adult volunteers will be thanked. The 4-H Recognition Program also launches the week-long excitement for the 4-H’ers and others who devote so much effort to the fair.
The annual Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair will run Friday, June 26 through Wednesday, July 1 at the county fairgrounds in the Winamac town park.
The motto for the 2026 fair is 4-H Celebrates America 250. Highlights of this year's fair, in addition to the 4-H exhibits and judging, will be musical entertainment, queen pageants, a horse-and-pony pleasure show, youth talent show, sports tournaments, the fair parade, a tractor pull, and the annual 4-H Auction.
Pulaski County has had hundreds of youth in the 4-H program, but only a select few make the commitment to participate in all 10 years of eligibility. At the 2026 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair, 13 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 26.
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WEST LAFAYETTE (June 2) - Farmer sentiment declined slightly in May as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell to 119, down from 121 in April.
May’s results indicated mounting concern about rising input costs and financial pressures, setting new highs and lows for the survey. Although the Future Expectations Index increased by 1 point, the Current Conditions Index dropped 8 points from April, falling to its lowest level since December 2024.
INDIANAPOLIS (June 1) - During the month of June, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture will accept submissions for the 19th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest.
The contest is open to all Indiana residents and was created to recognize the hard work and contributions of Hoosier farmers, as well as the beauty of the state’s agricultural landscape.
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Post News
FRANCESVILLE – The West Central School Board has hired Kristie Baer as its new elementary school principal, beginning with the 2026-27 school year.
Also at its June 4 meeting, the board hired Mollie Mosier as assistant principal for grades K-12.
WINAMAC – The Winamac Town Council heard a proposal from Pulaski County Sheriff Chris Schramm at its June meeting regarding the need for a full-time animal control officer in the county.
The sheriff relayed some statistics to support the need for the position. He explained that he had been given permission for the position from the commissioners, but is seeking financial assistance from the municipalities in the county before going to the county council for funding.
Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 2.3 percent in April, down from 2.8 percent in March, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Tuesday, (May 26). The rate was 2.7 percent a year earlier.
Pulaski County had 8,357 employed persons in a labor force of 8,554 in April. In March those numbers were 8,268 of 8,509. A year earlier the numbers were 6,748 of 6,932.
NORTH JUDSON – The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum will offer Ice Cream Train rides Saturday, June 20 during the annual North Judson Mint Festival.
Participants may enjoy a cool, refreshing summer treat from the museum’s friends at Sallie’s Small Batch Ice Creams before boarding the train to enjoy a leisurely ride through the Indiana countryside.
The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce presented the 2026 Halleck Community Service Award to Al Breyfogle of Winamac at its annual award banquet Thursday evening (May 28), at the Winamac VFW.
Breyfogle is active in many area clubs and organizations and has earned the reputation of a "go-to man" to help with any identified social need, large or small, in the county community. A statement in the award nomination letter for Breyfogle read, "to quantify the impact of Al’s community involvement locally, regionally and statewide is to recognize the quality of his love for community, his faith and family."
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WINAMAC - Commencement exercises for the Class of 2026 at Winamac Community High School were held Sunday, May 31, at the high school gymnasium.
Diplomas were presented to 85 seniors (compared to 81 in 2025 and 91 in 2024).
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