U.S. 35 to close for seal coat work

PULASKI/CASS COUNTY - Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct seal coat operations on U.S. 35 between SR 119 and SR 16 starting on or after Monday, Aug.17.

Scrub seal operations will take place for approximately four days during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The recommended state road detour is SR 14, SR 39 and SR 16.

(SR 119 is currently closed between SR 16 and U.S. 35 due to flooding and may not reopen prior to these operations on U.S. 35.)

PCPL announces August programs, events

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for August. They include a children’s program on eagles, an “American Conversation Project” event, and a preview program on August’s lunar eclipse.

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.

2027 Lilly Endowment Scholarship application now available

The 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available   through the Community Foundation of Pulaski County.

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide 147 scholarships statewide and one scholarship in Pulaski County. LECSP scholarships may be used for otherwise unreimbursed full undergraduate tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year.

2026 PC Farmers Market open for summer Saturdays

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.

Pulaski County Courts’ ‘Little Free Courthouse Library’ continues with court of appeals judges’ assistance

Pulaski County Circuit Court is pleased to continue its “Little Free Courthouse Library” with assistance from the Indiana Court of Appeals.

Sometime ago, Judge Mary Welker started the library in the Pulaski County Justice Center waiting area.

Governor calls for investigation into NIPSCO following widespread, prolonged power outages

Braun directs state consumer advocate to seek investigation into vegetation management, right-of-way maintenance and use of ratepayer funds

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 24) – Gov, Mike Braun Monday directed the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) to file a complaint and petition the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to launch an investigation into NIPSCO following widespread and prolonged power outages in Northwest Indiana caused by severe weather that began on Aug. 11.

135 family farms honored with historic Hoosier Homestead Award

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 20) - Friday, at the Indiana State Fair, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Don Lamb presented 135 farming families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture.

Among those receiving awards was the Crist Family Farm in Pulaski County, founded in 1876, which received both Centennial and Sesquicentennial awards.

Indiana State Police share Enforcement Bureau Statistics for July 2026

INDIANAPOLIS - The Enforcement Bureau of the Indiana State Police oversees the traffic enforcement efforts of the troopers assigned to the 14 State Police Districts throughout Indiana. 

Among their primary missions is helping to provide safe environments on the state’s roadways for everyone.

Pulaski County 4-H'ers earn 2026 state fair honors

INDIANAPOLIS - The preliminary judging results for Pulaski County 4-H members at the 2026 Indiana State Fair have been posted.

The state fair runs Aug. 7-23 (closed Mondays), in Indianapolis. This year's theme is "Always a Hit.” 

Champions crowned at State Fair 4-H Supreme Drive

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 16) - The Corteva Coliseum hosted the highly anticipated 2026 Indiana State Fair Supreme Drive Aug. 16, sponsored by Indiana Farm Bureau.

This event showcased several exhibitors who emerged victorious as Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champions.

Indiana counties to receive major disaster relief from FEMA

Plus: new texting service set up for storm victims to report damage

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 25) – Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced Tuesday the approval of a major disaster declaration by President Trump through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Twenty-one Indiana counties, including Pulaski, will receive federal assistance to recover from damages caused by storms earlier this month.

Keystone Cooperative awards funds for school lunch debt relief

West Central Schools to participate

(INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 25) - Just in time for back-to-school, Keystone Cooperative is helping eliminate school lunch debt for students across rural communities.

The farmer-owned cooperative announced the selection of 34 school corporations as recipients of funding through its Propane with Purpose initiative. Through the program, Keystone will award $177,450 to help alleviate school lunch debt and strengthen food security for students and families.

Indiana to receive federal assistance for storm response

State agencies provide aid to communities impacted by last week’s severe weather

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 15) – Gov. Mike Braun provided an update on Indiana’s ongoing storm response from the State Emergency Operations Center Saturday, announcing that President Donald Trump intends to approve the governor's request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration following a call between the governor and president earlier in the day.

The approval makes up to $5 million in federal assistance available to support emergency response efforts across Indiana.

2026 ISDA photo contest winners announced 

Star City photographer again wins honors

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 13) - The winners of the 2026 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest were announced Thursday at the Indiana State Fair.

The contest, in its 18th year, features photos which are “a powerful testament of this hardworking community and the invaluable contributions of our Hoosier farmers,” said contest organizers.

OCRA announces 19 communities to receive over $14.2 million in Community Development Block Grants

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 12) – Nineteen rural communities will receive more than $14.2 million in federal grant funding to expand community facilities and improve drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, according to an announcement made today by OCRA and Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith.

The Town of Winamac is among the grant recipients.