Power From the Past show returns July 16-19 in Winamac

Northern Indiana Power From the Past, Inc. (NIPFP), will hold its 49th annual antique power show the weekend of July 16-19, at the fairgrounds in the Winamac Town Park. This year's featured machinery will be Oliver and Hart Parr.

A cherished tradition since 1976, this event draws thousands to Pulaski County each summer, offering a nostalgic celebration of antique tractors, steam engines, a working sawmill and historical displays.

County officials to hold informational work session on impact of new local income tax legislation

Pulaski County’s economic development office has announced county officials will host an informational work session regarding recent legislative changes affecting Indiana's Local Income Tax ("LIT") and the potential formation of a Municipal Unit Strategic Taskforce ("MUST").

The session will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, at the Winamac Community Middle/High School Auditorium. The public is welcome to attend.

PCPL programs, activities for July listed

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for July. They include America 250 activities (a Hamilton sing-along!), the end of summer reading activites (and the annual party), and a Christmas in July Silly Safari event.

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.

Yakym district staff to hold local mobile office hours July 16 in Winamac

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) has announced that his staff will hold mobile office hours in Pulaski County Thursday, July 16, in Winamac.

Yakym’s mobile office will visit throughout Indiana's Second District in July to assist constituents. Mobile office hours are designed for one-on-one conversations with the Congressman's team, primarily for federal casework assistance. These are not town halls.

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.

2026 4-H Livestock judging results

Showmanship results added

Here are results from 4-H livestock judging at the 2026 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair. 

2026 Pulaski County 4-H project judging results listed

Selected project photos added

Here are the judging results released from 4-H project exhibits at the 2026 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair.

The Pulaski County 4-H program, operated by Purdue Extension, has over 200 youth enrolled.

Taylee Ringen crowned Miss Pulaski County 2026

First-ever Junior Miss also crowned

Taylee Ringen of Winamac was crowned Miss Pulaski County 2026 Thursday evening (June 25) from among nine contestants at the annual pageant held at the county fairgrounds. 

The queen’s court includes first-runner-up Linzy Walters, second-runner-up and Miss Congeniality Roni Garbison, third runner-up Marissa Perry and People's Choice winner Scarlett Browning. Also at the pageant Hallie Heims was crowned the county's first-ever Junior Miss.  

Fair names 2026 'Outstanding 4-H'ers'

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.

Farmer sentiment slips again as high input costs remain top concern

Also: Farm bankruptcy filings up

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.

Two additional candidates file for county offices for general election

Pulaski County Clerk JoLynn Behny has reported that two additional candidates have filed to run for county offices in the Nov. 3 General Election. They fill vacancies on the ballot following the spring primary election.

Kathleen (Kathi) Thompson filed as an Independent to run for Dist. 3 county commissioner against Ed Shank who won the Republican nomination in the May Primary Election. (The incumbent is Mike McClure who did not seek re-election.)

Pulaski County unemployment rate remains at 2.3% in May

Pulaski County reports state's lowest unemployment

Pulaski County's unemployment rate remained at 2.3 percent in May, the same as April, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Wednesday, (June 24). The rate was 2.9 percent a year earlier.

Pulaski County had 8,817 employed persons in a labor force of 9,027 in May. In April those numbers were 8,357 of 8,554. A year earlier the numbers were 7,105 of 7,314.

‘Level Up Your Leadership:’ New training initiative responds to community needs

New partnership delivers free and low-cost leadership training across Pulaski County

In  direct response to needs identified through recent community listening sessions  and the Chautauqua series, the Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC)  has partnered with Shafer Leadership Academy to bring expanded leadership and  nonprofit training opportunities to Pulaski County.

The Pulaski County Leadership Academy is an initiative designed to strengthen leadership capacity across the community by offering both virtual and in-person training opportunities for nonprofit staff, board members, and emerging community leaders.

CDC issues statement addressing public comment at June 8 county council meeting

The Pulaski County Community Development office has issued a statement, and provided documentation, to set the record straight regarding a public comment made at the June 8 joint meeting of the Pulaski County Council.

The comment questioned the amount and timeliness of a 2023 payment made to the county by Bottlebrush Solar.

West Central hires new elementary principal

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.