Special Events

 At Bluey Story Time at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, kids will get to listen to Bluey books, sing Bluey songs, make Bluey crafts, and play games like Keepy Uppy and a Bluey memory game.

 Brenda will lead Reiki at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1. Reiki is intended to encourage emotional or physical healing by placing hands on or near the body. Sign-up is encouraged – call the library to reserve your spot.

 Meet living historian Geoff Baggett and get hands-on with history at “Revolutionary War in a Trunk,” an event for all ages at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3. Baggett is an author, historical reenactment participant, and retired pastor. Dressed in 18th Century attire, he will show off interesting items from the Revolutionary War period, including reproductions of weaponry, camp tools, clothing, and more. Through these items, attendees will get a sense of what everyday life was like during the colonial period.

 Kids can make Sand Art with Jolie at Riverfest from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Winamac Town Park. This celebration is put on by the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce.

 Do you love spiders? Or are they not your favorite creatures? Either way, there is a lot you may not know about them! At Spiders: Friend or Foe?, Ellen from the Tippecanoe River State Park will talk about the ways spiders can fit both categories. This kids’ program will be held at 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7.

 Visit the library’s café/lounge for fun activities and crafts on Harry Potter Book Day. This annual event gives kids and families an opportunity to participate in fun book-related activities and get together with others who share their love for the series. Drop in after school Wednesday, Oct. 9 to celebrate this timeless book series and be a part of its magical world.

Book Club will be at 2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11. The book up for discussion is The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell. The meeting will take place in the Magnolia Room at the library. We can email a Zoom link to any attendees who wish to participate virtually who register in advance. To sign up, call the library at 574-946-3432. A second session on Jewell’s book will be at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Tippy’s Grappa Room. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library.

 The library is ready to teach and play games with you at Board Games for Kids &  Adults! Board games for all ages will be set up at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 12.

 The library will have Family Fall Break Activities for kids and families every day the week of Oct. 14. Drop in any time during the day for something fun. See our website for details.

 Shelley from Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District is coming to the library to tell us All About Bats! Kids will learn about these creatures and whether they’re as creepy as you might think. This kids’ program will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15.

 The library is hosting three Pumpkin Painting sessions. These events are BYOP – Bring Your Own Pumpkin.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 16, 3 to 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 23, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

 Join us for an evening of creativity at our “Canvas & Beyond” Adult Canvas Painting Workshop from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17. All materials will be provided for the class. Space is limited; advance sign-up is required. Call the library to reserve your spot.

 Come to our children’s area at 10 or 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 for Halloween Story Time. We’ll read stories, sing, participate in rhyming activities, play and make a craft.

Teen Activity Board will meet at 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 21. These gatherings feature a fun mix of activities, education, and food for all participants. All local teens ages 12-18 are welcome to attend.

 What does Medicare cover? How much can I expect to pay? When and where should I apply? What if I’m still working? Get answers to all these questions and more at Medicare 101. This session will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, at the library. Early sign-up is encouraged; call the library to reserve your spot.

 Visit the library’s booth at the Winamac Town Park and Isis Theatre Halloween Events on Monday, Oct. 29.

Chair Yoga is a gentle movement exercise that can be done while sitting on a chair. It’s a great option for people who have limited mobility or are otherwise unable to practice traditional yoga. Join us for a session at the library at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29. Sign-up is encouraged – call the library to reserve your spot.

 

Regular Programs

 Kids can use their imaginations to make amazing creations with Legos at Lego Builders on Mondays from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

 Come in for Story Time and activities for toddlers on Toddler Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. If you can’t make it in the morning, Afternoon Story Time is held at 5:15 p.m., Tuesdays.

 Are you new to Genealogy? Not sure where to start? Come to Genealogy Help on Tuesdays from 3 to 5 p.m., when Malissa is on hand to help you use the library’s genealogy collection. This weekly program is held upstairs in the Delores “Dee” Galbreath Local History Room.

 The library shows a Family Movie suitable for all ages every Wednesday at 3 p.m. Visit the library’s website to see what is playing on a particular date.

 On Thursday mornings at 10:30, Duplo bricks and larger blocks are available for toddlers to play with at Toddler Legos.

 The library’s collection of Board Games for all ages is available on Thursdays after school.

  
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Local News Briefs

Chamber's autumn RiverFest event Oct. 5 in Winamac

WINAMAC – The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its third annual RiverFest from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Winamac Town Park.

The event will feature  30-plus vendors, food, crafts and music (open mic style), plus a River Ball Race at 5 p.m.

County health department to hold respiratory vaccine clinic Oct. 15

The Pulaski County Health Department will hold a respiratory vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Parkview Haven in Francesville.

Public health nurse Stephen Stephen Newcomer reports the flu vaccine will be available at the clinic. Also a limited supply of COVID, RSV and pneumonia vaccines will be offered.

Yakym district staff to hold local mobile office hours in October

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) has announced that his staff will hold mobile office hours in Pulaski County Oct. 7, in Winamac.

Yakym’s mobile office will visit throughout Indiana's Second District in October to assist constituents with casework questions.

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.

SR 114 to close just west of U.S. 421

FRANCESVILLE - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor LaPorte Construction Company will close SR 114 between CR 1600 W and U.S. 421 on or after Tuesday, Sept. 24.

This stretch of SR 114 will be closed through early November for a bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project at Hill Ditch. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow U.S. 231, SR 14 and U.S. 421.

  

Indiana News

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.

Hurricane remnants bring rain to some parts of state

EAST LANSING, MI – Dry conditions in the beginning of last week in Indiana gave way to wind and rain brought on by Hurricane Helene, slowing harvest progress, according to Nathanial Warenski, state statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office.

Topsoil moisture levels increased from the previous week, with 56 percent rated adequate or surplus. The average temperature for the week was 67.3 degrees Fahrenheit, 6.6 degrees above normal for the state. The statewide average precipitation was 2.62 inches, 1.85 inches above normal.

Gov. Holcomb activates Indiana National Guard to aid North Carolina hurricane relief

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric Holcomb activated the Indiana National Guard Monday (Sept. 30) to aid with hurricane relief efforts in North Carolina.

About a dozen Indiana National Guard airmen with the 181st Intelligence Wing, based in Terre Haute, will head to North Carolina and join other Hoosier personnel to aid in search and rescue efforts.

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.

 

Indiana COVID-19 News

CDC: Now is the time for respiratory vaccines

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 24) - The Indiana Department of Health reported Sept. 24 that COVID-like illness emergency department visits numbered 307 from Sept. 11-17, down 39 from its previous weekly report.

State COVID-19 hospital admissions (Sept. 15-24) totaled 22, down nine from the week before. The state reported one death in the seven-day period (reflects confirmed COVID deaths reported to IDH).

  

Post News

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

Voter registration ends Oct. 7

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.

Voter registration ends Monday, Oct. 7; and Early Voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 8 in Indiana. Information for voters may be found at Secretary of State: Voter Information

DeMotte pair found dead in woods near Francesville

Updated Oct. 4

FRANCESVILLE – A DeMotte man and woman, both in their late 20s, were found dead in a wooded area near Francesville at almost midnight Tuesday by Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies following a search initiated by DeMotte officials.

The deaths have been determined by the Pulaski County Coroners office to be a homicide/suicide, according to an updated report released late Thursday afternoon by the Pulaski County Sheriff's office. The police investigation continues, led by DeMotte authorities, in an effort to determine the circumstances, but officials report the community is safe.

Winamac linemen among responders to Hurricane Helene disaster

Updated: Francesville linemen also responding

Two Winamac and three Francesville electric linemen are among tens-of-thousands of fellow utility workers from across the U.S. who are responding to the aftermath of the deadly Hurricane Helene which struck northwestern Florida Thursday night (Sept. 26) and wreaked havoc across at least six southeastern states.

Jake Berger and Dalton Grandstaff of the Winamac Municipal Utility Department left early Wednesday morning for Valdosta, Ga., near the Florida state line. Joining other electric works from the Indiana Municipal Electric Association (IMEA), they spent Thursday staging their equipment in readiness to respond to the anticipated disaster.

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.