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.

Pulaski County continues with state's lowest unemployment rate at 2.7% in July

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dipped slightly to 2.7 percent in July, compared to 2.8 percent in June (revised), the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (Aug. 24). The rate was 3.0 percent a year earlier.

Pulaski County had 8,103 employed persons in a labor force of 8,331 in July. In June those numbers were 8,134 of 8,367. A year earlier the numbers were 7,647 of 7,885.

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.

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.

Fire crews battle serious blaze at Thornhope grain elevator

THORNHOPE - The historic grain elevator in Thornhope is on fire since early Thursday afternoon (Aug.27).

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department posted an alert just before 3 p.m. for motorists (and the public) to avoid the area of U.S. 35, near CR 900S in Pulaski County where the elevator is located.

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.

Alliance Bank Junior Board kicks off new year

FRANCESVILLE – The Alliance Bank Junior Board members met Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Montgomery Mercantile in Francesville for their first meeting of the school year.

Bank President Shane Pilarski welcomed the incoming juniors and discussed the board values and vision, as well as work ethic and representation. Afterward, the members participated in a team building exercise and shared their “hot takes.”

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.