Special Events:

This May, the library is hosting Restorative Yoga at 11 a.m., on Wednesdays. Restorative yoga is a gentle, slow-paced practice. Props are used to support the body in comfortable poses for extended periods. This practice can help to reduce stress and anxiety, promote relaxation and sleep, and ease muscle tension. Space for this program is limited – call the library at 574-946-3432 to reserve your spot.

Make a Nordic Starburst Pappersvik at the library at 5 p.m., Monday, May 12. “Pappersvik” is Swedish for “paper folding.” Participants will create unique starburst designs using paper, glue, and embellishments. Supplies for this adult craft are limited – call the library at 574-946-3432 to reserve your spot.

Join an evening of creativity at a “Creative Canvas” Adult Painting workshop from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 15. All materials will be provided for the class. Space is limited; advance sign-up is required. Call the library to reserve your spot.

Join in for food, music, and games at the Story Trail Opening Celebration in the Winamac Town Park from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 17. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Story Trail will be at 9 a.m. The Story Trail consists of a series of stations located around the walking trail at the park. Each station displays a page of a children's book. Families may read the full story by following the trail, reading a page at each stop. This celebration is presented by the Pulaski County Public Library Foundation, the Pulaski County Public Library, and the Town of Winamac.

Registration for this year’s children’s Summer Reading program, “Color Our World,” will begin Monday, May 19. Watch for more info on the library website and Facebook page as the date approaches.

Kids will get a chance to Look at the World Through the Eyes of an Insect at 4 p.m., Monday, May 19. Ellen from the Tippecanoe River State Park will use a kaleidoscope to illustrate the different ways that insects see.

Teen Activity Board will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 21 for its final meeting of the school year. These gatherings feature a fun mix of activities, education, and food for all participants. All local teens, ages 12-18, are welcome to attend.

Shelley from Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District will talk All About Butterflies at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 28. Kids will learn about butterflies and make a craft.

Come to the children’s area for Saturday Story Times at 10 and 11:30 a.m. on the following dates for stories, songs, crafts, and more:

  • May 3: Flower Garden Story Time
  • May 17: Bugs Story Time
  • May 24: Duck, Duck, Goose Story Time

Children are invited to join in a fun-filled week of laughter, learning and performance at Youth Improv Camp, June 2-6. This program is for ages 7-14 and will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon each day of the camp, with a final performance at 1 p.m., Friday, June 6. There is a $50 registration fee per child for this camp. Spots are limited – visit the library to register now and let your child's creativity shine.



Regular Programs:

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

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 on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. 

Are you new to Genealogy? Not sure where to start? Come to Genealogy Help from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays, 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 Thursdays after school.

The library will have Crafts for Kids available all day on Fridays in the children’s area while supplies last. This month, make a yarn flower, paint a rock, get inspired by Daniel Tiger, and more.

Grab a book and join others for an hour of silent reading and refreshments in the library's café/lounge at its Silent Book Club at 10:30 a.m., the fourth Wednesday of the month.

Book Club is held at 2:30 p.m., the second Friday of the month (May 9), at the library; as well as at 5:30 p.m., the third Tuesday (May 20), at Tippy’s Grappa Room. The library can send a Zoom link for the Friday session to any attendees who call the library at 574-946-3432 to register in advance. The book up for discussion this month is Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library.

  
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Local News Briefs

West Central HS to award diplomas to 41 seniors May 25

Senior photos featured

FRANCESVILLE - The 58th annual commencement exercises at West Central High School will be Sunday (May 25), in the school gymnasium. Diplomas will be awarded to 41 seniors.

The program will open with a baccalaureate service at 2 p.m., sponsored by the West Central Ministerial Association, followed by the commencement ceremonies at 2:30 p.m. 

County Memorial Day Service May 26

The annual county Memorial Day Service will begin at 11 a.m., Monday (May 26), in front of the courthouse, Winamac.

The event is organized by the Winamac American Legion Post 71 and VFW Post 1728. Guest speaker will be Captain Casey Stephens. Dr. Robert Klitzman will serve as master of ceremonies.

Winamac Community HS 2025 commencement exercises June 1

Senior photos featured

WINAMAC - Commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 at Winamac Community High School will be at 2 p.m., Sunday June 1, at the high school gymnasium.

Diplomas will be presented to 81 seniors.

PCHS 2025 picnic/resource fair May 28

Human Services celebrates 50 years

Pulaski County Human Services will hold its 48th annual Senior Citizen Health and Resource Fair at 10:30 a.m.  Wednesday May 28, at the Star City Community Building.

The event will also include a celebration of PCHS's 50th anniversary. Along with a picnic and volunteer recognition program, the day recognizes Older Americans Month with the theme "Flip the Script on Aging."

U.S. 421 to be resurfaced south of Medaryville

PULASKI COUNTY - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving LLC will begin a resurfacing project for U.S. 421 between the two junctions of SR 14 on or after Tuesday, May 27.

During resurfacing activities, the road will be reduced to one lane with flaggers directing traffic in the area where work is occurring. This project will be ongoing through early August.

  

Indiana News

Mitch Frazier, AgriNovus Indiana president and CEO, to step down

INDIANAPOLIS (May 16) - AgriNovus Indiana announced Friday it is launching a search for a new chief executive officer following the resignation of its current CEO Mitch Frazier who will depart from the organization June 6.

Frazier, who has served as president and CEO of AgriNovus since June 2020, will become president of IBJ Media Corporation June 16.

61 Pulaski County students earn Ivy Tech degrees, certificates

KOKOMO (May 9) - Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area, which includes campuses and instructional sites in Kokomo, Loganspor and Peru, celebrated the Class of 2025 with three commencement ceremonies Friday, May 9.

The events, divided by schools, honored 1,128 students who are expected to have completed work on 1,432 degrees and certificates by the end of the Fall 2024 and Spring and Summer 2025 terms.

Northwest Indiana Forum hosts legislative wrap-up

CHESTERTON (May 2) – The Northwest Indiana Forum welcomed over 90 members for its annual Legislative Wrap-Up event Friday featuring bipartisan legislators from Northwest Indiana.

An engaging and informative panel discussion with the six key state lawmakers reflected on the 2025 Indiana General Assembly session and its impact on the region.

Pulaski County March unemployment rate drops to 3.1%

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in March, down from 4.3 percent in February, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (April 21). The rate was 3.7 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,586 employed persons in a labor force of 6,795 in March. In February those numbers were 6,533 of 6,830. A year ago the numbers were 6,302 of 6.546.

 

Indiana Health News

Measles outbreak in 29 states continues to be of concern

The U.S Center for Disease Control continues to monitor the growing outbreak of measles in the U.S. which is approaching 1,000 cases in 29 states.

Eight cases have were reported in the Indiana last month, all in Allen County. No additional cases have been reported in the state since that time.

  

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West Central names 2025 valedictorian, salutatorian

West Central High School has named its top academic seniors in the Class of 2025. They are Valedictorian Aletheia Peter and Salutatorian Jalie Glasford.

West Central will hold commencement exercises Sunday, May 25, at the school gymnasium.

West Central HS holds 2025 senior awards program

FRANCESVILLE - West Central High School held its annual Senior Awards program Monday evening (May 12). Seniors were recognized for various academic and athletic awards, honor roll, and scholarships.

Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025 will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 25, at the school gymnasium.

Missing Winamac teen found safe

WINAMAC - The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office reports the 14-year-old juvenile who was reported missing earlier this week has been located safe and reunited with her family.

The teen, Summer Campbell, 14, a freshman at Winamac Community High School had been missing since early Sunday morning (May 11), Officers followed multiple leads in over five days, both in and out of state.

PC Early Learning Network studies options for building infrastructure for quality childcare

The Pulaski County Early Learning Network continues its efforts to investigate paths forward for meeting present-day expectations for childcare across the county.

The group’s research confirms the cost of childcare by state can vary dramatically, and often the cost of early learning programs strain family budgets.

County to receive $994,531 in Community Crossings funds

MONTICELLO – More than $200 million in state matching funds were announced this spring for 245 Indiana cities, towns, and counties.

Gov. Mike Braun and Secretary of Transportation and Infrastructure Matt Ubelhor joined local officials from across northwest Indiana in Monticello May 8 to present awards for INDOT’s Community Crossings Matching Grant program.