Local News Briefs
The Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold its public annual meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Celebration Station in Winamac.
Key speaker will be Jean Brokish of American Farmland Trust whose topic will be “Making Sense of Carbon Markets and Climate – Smart Incentives.”
Pulaski Alliance for Community Education (PACE) is offering $60,000 in educational grants to eligible organizations this spring.
Organizations whose primary mission is public education may apply for grant funds. Participants in CAPE II/III are also encouraged to apply for a portion of funds available to sustain or continue original CAPE program activities.
The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for February. They include Valentine-themed crafts, winter reading challenges, a children’s program on foxes, snowflake trivia and adult canvas painting.
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.
The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2025 Halleck Community Service Award.
The award will be presented at the HJ Halleck Award recognition banquet (date to be announced). Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 7.
Participate, share perspective on county
Pulaski County Tribe (PCT) has announced the launch of the "Embrace the Pace Pulaski County" photography contest, inviting photographers of all ages and skill levels to showcase life in Pulaski County through the lens of their cameras.
“With cash prizes and the opportunity to have your work displayed county-wide, this contest is an exciting way to celebrate the beauty and community of Pulaski County,” said Brandi Larkin, PCT president.
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Indiana News
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Gov. Mike Braun delivered his first “State of the State” address at the Statehouse Wednesday evening, outlining his plans to tackle “runaway” property taxes, create “farm savings accounts” to stabilize income for farmers in bad crop years, and to streamline state government.
The governor also addressed strengthening the state police force, checking undocumented immigration, restructuring the state’s economic development commission, reigning in health care costs, facilitating universal school choice – and more.
Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 2.1 percent in December, down from 3.9 percent in November, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (Jan. 25). The rate was 2.7 percent a year ago.
The state's December unemployment rate was 4.5 percent (seasonally adjusted), up from 4.4 percent in November. The November 2023 rate was 3.6 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in December (seasonally adjusted), nearly the same as November (4.2 percent). A year ago, the national rate was 3.7 percent.
Members of the Indiana General Assembly are working through proposed legislation on such topics such as education, health care, housing, property tax reform, responsible management of water resources, and much more.
The 2025 legislative session runs January through April 29. This is a “long session” during which legislators will craft a two-year state budget. The bills under discussion, in both the House and Senate, may be viewed here: IGA | Bills for 2025 Session.
Indiana COVID-19 News
Plus: bird flu update
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Health reported Feb. 4 that COVID-like illness emergency department visits numbered 392 statewide from Jan. 22-28, up 58 from its previous weekly report. There were no state COVID-19 hospital admissions during that time period, and also no COVID deaths.
In addition, the IDH reported Feb. 3, that the state's influenza-like illness level is "high" for the week ending Jan. 25, with two flu-associated deaths during the reporting period (52 total for the current season).
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Post News
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department responded to 6,435 calls for service in 2024, according to its annual report compiled in January.
Deputies logged 429 field arrests, and worked with the county coroner on 36 death investigations. In 2024 there were 25 counts of resisting arrest, and five counts of battery on an officer. (A field arrest means that Pulaski County law enforcement established probable cause for a misdemeanor or felony offense.)
The Community Foundation of Pulaski County, Inc. (CFoPC) has announced new terms for two members to its 2025 board of directors - one returning and one new to the organization.
They are Shane Pilarski of Francesville and Christi Beavers of Winamac.
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JASPER COUNTY – A Hobart man, pardoned last week for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot, was shot and killed Sunday afternoon during a traffic stop by a Jasper County Sheriff’s deputy along SR 14 near the Jasper/Pulaski county line.
Matthew Huttle, 42, of Hobart, was pulled over by the deputy, according to a report from the Indiana State Police. The officer attempted to arrest Huttle, but the suspect allegedly resisted. An altercation took place, which resulted in the officer firing his weapon and fatally wounding the suspect.
Purdue Extension-Pulaski County has announced that Purdue University will again offer Direct Course Credit this year to students who have 4-H experience.
4-H’ers who are thinking about attending Purdue, or who have already been accepted may wish to check the opportunity to receive credit for first-year courses.
WINAMAC – The Eastern Pulaski Community School Board was joined by two new members, Steve Rausch and Greg Kiser at its Jan. 13 meeting.
They were sworn-in, along with returning members Jimmy Terry and Taylor White, all of whom were elected to the board in November.
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