Other county 4-H'ers winning honors (in alphabetical order by 4-H'er's last name) are as follows:

Foods - Gage Murray Pulaski - Merit          

 

Project: Name: County: Project Div./Description Grade/Placing
BOER GOATS Gil Alexander Pulaski BOER GOAT - Fullblood Does - 3 mo. - under 6 mo. (born Feb. 10 - May 9, 2010) 2
BOER GOATS Gil Alexander Pulaski CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP - Champion & Reserve Senior 4-H Boer Goat showmanship P
MEAT GOAT WETHERS Gil Alexander Pulaski MEAT GOATS - Meat Goat Wethers 5
SHEEP Gil Alexander Pulaski BLACKFACE/COMMERCIAL - Market Lamb 2
SHEEP Gil Alexander Pulaski BLACKFACE/COMMERCIAL - Market Lamb 2
SHEEP Gil Alexander Pulaski HAMPSHIRE - Market Lamb 1
SHEEP Thad Alexander Pulaski SUFFOLK - Intermediate Market Lamb Showmanship 1
SHEEP Thad Alexander Pulaski SUFFOLK - Market Lamb 2
Entomology Sara Bailey Pulaski Grade 6 Collection: 40 - 61 Red
Foods (Baked or Displays) Missy Bailey Pulaski Breadsticks or Yeast Rolls - 71 Blue
Forestry Sara Bailey Pulaski Level 2 grades 6-8 - 22 Blue
Genealogy Danyell Bailey Pulaski Level III - Notebook(s) - 3 Blue
Sewing Missy Bailey Pulaski Wearable: school or sports outfit - 71 Merit
Sewing Sara Bailey Pulaski Wearable: two garments worn together - 61 Merit
Crafts Shannon Bierrum Pulaski Needlecraft - 2 Blue
SWINE Mackenzie Brandt Pulaski BERKSHIRE - Barrow 1
SWINE Taylor Brandt Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Barrow p
SWINE Mackenzie Brandt Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Barrow 1
SWINE Mackenzie Brandt Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Gilt 4
SWINE Mackenzie Brandt Pulaski DUROC - Gilt 1
SWINE Austin Brandt Pulaski HAMPSHIRE - Barrow 1
SWINE Austin Brandt Pulaski SPOTTED - Gilt P
SWINE Jordan Brandt Pulaski SPOTTED - Gilt 4
SWINE Jordan Brandt Pulaski YORKSHIRE - Gilt P
Electric Caleb Bucinski Pulaski III--Extension Cord, Trouble Light or Poster/Display - 3 Blue
Personality Caleb Bucinski Pulaski Level B grades 5-6--Poster - 2 Blue
Poultry Display Board Caleb Bucinski Pulaski Level 2 - Poultry Display Board - 21 Red
Geology Kathleen Budd Pulaski Level 3 (Grade 9-12) - 92 Blue
Geology Rebecca Budd Pulaski Level 3 (Grade 9-12) Advanced Topic - 102 Blue
Floriculture Elizabeth Button Pulaski Level A Poster/Notebook-planned garden - A6 Red
Foods (Baked or Displays) Jamie Callahan Pulaski International - 111 Red
Crafts Jacob Conner Pulaski Model Craft - 3 White
SWINE Evan Criswell Pulaski CHESTER WHITE - Gilt 2
SWINE Evan Criswell Pulaski YORKSHIRE - Gilt P
Cake Decorating Katie Culp Pulaski Beginner - 1 Blue
Consumer Clothing Regan Culp Pulaski Beginner Notebook - 1 Blue
Crafts Regan Culp Pulaski Any Other Craft - 4 Blue
Sewing Regan Culp Pulaski Wearable: shirt, sundress, jumper, pajamas - 51 Red
Sewing Non-Wearable Regan Culp Pulaski Non-wearable: Grade 5 pillow lap quilt, duffel bag, hat - 52 Blue
Aerospace Kassi Dahn Pulaski Grade 3-5 / Rocket - 21 Blue
Aerospace Dustin Dahn Pulaski Grade 6-8 / Rocket - 31 Blue
Electric Kassi Dahn Pulaski I--Circuit Board - 1 Merit
Electric Dustin Dahn Pulaski IV--One Article (made or re-made lamp, display board, poster) - 4 Merit
Sewing Non-Wearable Kassi Dahn Pulaski Non-wearable: Grade 3 pillow sham, totebag - 32 Merit
Shooting Sports Education Dustin Dahn Pulaski Grade 6-8 - Poster, Notebook, Display - 51 Red
Small Engines Kassi Dahn Pulaski Level 1-Poster or display from manual - 12 Merit
Small Engines Dustin Dahn Pulaski Level 2-Poster or Display from manual - 22 Blue
Photography Dalton Daily Pulaski Color Salon Print- Level 2 - 6 Blue
SWINE Maggie Daily Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Barrow p
SWINE Dalton Daily Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Barrow p

 

Project: Name: County: Project Div./Description Grade/Placing
SWINE Dalton Daily Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Barrow p
SWINE Dalton Daily Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Gilt 3
SWINE Maggie Daily Pulaski TAMWORTH - Barrow p
Personality Natasha Daugherty Pulaski Level D grades 11-12-Poster, Monthly Budget, Portfolio - 4 Blue
Floriculture Laura Dewlen Pulaski Grade 10-12+ Plant Propagated - D6 Blue
Photography Laura Dewlen Pulaski Color Prints- Level 3 - 10 Blue
Floriculture Baleigh Dickson Pulaski Grade 10-12+ Bridal Bouquet - D4 Merit
Home Environment Baleigh Dickson Pulaski Level 3 Furniture - Refinished - 24 Blue
Photography Baleigh Dickson Pulaski Color Salon Print- Level 3 - 12 Blue
Sewing Baleigh Dickson Pulaski Wearable: Dress Up - 132 Blue
Shooting Sports Education Brandon Dickson Pulaski Grade 9-12 - Poster, Project, Model or Notebook - 71 Blue
Beekeeping Audrey Doughty Pulaski Poster/Setting Up a Bee Hive - 3 Blue
HORSE & PONY Patience Durbin Pulaski WESTERN SHOW - Western type gelding over 56 inches, 11-15 years, all exhibitors 5
HORSE & PONY Cheyenne Durbin Pulaski WESTERN SHOW - Western type gelding over 56 inches, 16 years & older, all exhibitors 5
AG Tractor Dustin Field Pulaski Level B / Poster, Notebook, Display Board - 21 Blue
Floriculture Emily Field Pulaski Grade 3-4 Flower Arrangement-flowers purchased - A2 Blue
Entomology Gavin Fletcher Pulaski Grade 4 Collection: 20 - 41 Red
BEEF CATTLE Kaleb Foerg Pulaski DAIRY BEEF - Steers 7
Crafts Jessica Fox Pulaski Needlecraft - 2 Blue
Geology Becki Fox Pulaski Level 1 (Grade 3-5) - 32 Red
Geology Brittany Fox Pulaski Level 2 (Grade 6-8) - 62 Merit
BEEF CATTLE Justin Lee Frasa Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERICAL & OTHER - Commercial Breeding Heifers 6
BEEF CATTLE Jacob Lee Frasa Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERICAL & OTHER - Commercial Breeding Heifers 5
Foods (Baked or Displays) Jacob Frasa Pulaski Invented Snack - 91 Red
Child Development Stacy Gudas Pulaski Level D grades 10-12 - 41 Red
Consumer Clothing Stacy Gudas Pulaski Advance Notebook - 3 Blue
Crafts Stacy Gudas Pulaski Any Other Craft - 4 Blue
Crafts Alexander Gudas Pulaski Model Craft - 3 Blue
Forestry Stacy Gudas Pulaski Level 3 grades 9-12 - 32 Blue
Health Stacy Gudas Pulaski Level C - Poster - 91 Blue
Home Environment Stacy Gudas Pulaski Level 3 Furniture - Refinished - 24 Merit
Public Speaking Stacy Gudas Pulaski Senior grades 9-12 - 1 Trip winner
Sewing Stacy Gudas Pulaski Wearable: Free Choice - 136 Merit
Sewing Stacy Gudas Pulaski Wearable: Suit or Coat - 133 Blue
Sewing Non-Wearable Stacy Gudas Pulaski Non-wearable: Grade 12 items for your home - 122 Merit
Wildlife Stacy Gudas Pulaski Grade 10-12 - Poster or Notebook - 52 Merit
Photography Kate Gudeman Pulaski B & W Prints- Level 3 - 9 Blue
Weather Bryce Gunter Pulaski Colored Weather Poster--I - 32 Red
Crafts Alicia Healey Pulaski Fine Arts - 1 Merit
HORSE & PONY Nicole Heims Pulaski WESTERN SHOW - Showmanship at halter, all sizes, exhibitors in 7th grade 4
HORSE & PONY Nicole Heims Pulaski WESTERN SHOW - Western type mare over 56 inches, 6-10 years old, all exhibitors 6
Foods (Preserved Items) Chance Holliday Pulaski Frozen Cookies - 32 Red
Beekeeping Kohl Hoover Pulaski Two of Four Kinds of Honey - 9 Red
Cat Posters Kohl Hoover Pulaski Poster - Level 3 grades 9-12 - 31 Red
Foods (Baked or Displays) Emma Hoover Pulaski Muffins - 41 Blue
Foods (Preserved Items) Emma Hoover Pulaski Frozen Berries - 42 Merit
Single Herb Trevor Hopkins Pulaski Basil - 1 Red
Single Vegetables Johnny Hopkins Pulaski Peppers, Hungarian - 34 Red
Single Vegetables Jordan Hopkins Pulaski Peppers, Hungarian - 34 Blue
Woodworking Brock Huber Pulaski Wood Project - Grade 7-9 - 31 Blue

 

Project: Name: County: Project Div./Description Grade/Placing
Photography Hailey Jones Pulaski B & W Prints Capturing Memories- Level 1 - 1 Blue
Foods (Preserved Items) David Kauffman Pulaski Frozen Vegetable - 62 Blue
Photography Samantha Kauffman Pulaski B & W Salon Print- Level 2 - 7 Blue
Photography Samantha Kauffman Pulaski Color Prints Adventures in Color- Level 2 - 4 Blue
Veterinary Science Samantha Kauffman Pulaski Grades 6 - 8 Poster - 22 Blue
Woodworking David Kauffman Pulaski Wood Project - Grade 5-6 - 21 Blue
Sewing Ashlee Keller Pulaski Wearable: Elastic waist short/pants or skirt - 31 Blue
Sewing Allison Keller Pulaski Wearable: Shorts, pants, sewn on waistband - 41 Blue
Sewing Non-Wearable Allison Keller Pulaski Non-wearable: Grade 4 shaped pillow, hanging organizer - 42 Blue
Shooting Sports Education Cole Knebel Pulaski Grade 3-5 - Poster - 31 Blue
Wildlife Cole Knebel Pulaski Grade 3 - Colored Poster - 12 Red
BEEF CATTLE Jordan Kolish Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERICAL & OTHER - Steers 6
SWINE Nicole Krohn Pulaski DUROC - Gilt P
Cake Decorating Justine Kruger Pulaski Advanced - 3 Red
Cake Decorating Jaylen Kruger Pulaski Intermediate - 2 Red
Child Development Jaylen Kruger Pulaski Level C grades 7-9 - 31 Merit
Consumer Clothing Alivia Kruger Pulaski Intermediate Notebook - 2 Blue
Floriculture Justine Kruger Pulaski Grade 10-12 Dried, Artif. Seasonal Arrangement - D2 Blue
Floriculture Jaylen Kruger Pulaski Grade 7-9 Silk, Artif. Corsage or two boutonnieres - C4 Blue
Foods (Baked or Displays) Evan Kruger Pulaski Pie - 101 Red
Foods (Preserved Items) Alivia Kruger Pulaski Canned Tomato Product - 82 Blue
Foods (Preserved Items) Evan Kruger Pulaski Canned Vegetable, Meat, or Combination - 102 Merit
Foods (Preserved Items) Lance Kruger Pulaski Cooked Jelly - 122 Merit
Foods (Preserved Items) Jaylen Kruger Pulaski Freezer Jam - 72 Blue
Single Vegetables Jaylen Kruger Pulaski Eggplant - 23 White
Single Vegetables Justine Kruger Pulaski Eggplant - 23 White
Single Vegetables Lance Kruger Pulaski Okra, 5 pods - 26 Red
Single Vegetables Alivia Kruger Pulaski Onions, yellow - 29 Red
Single Vegetables Alivia Kruger Pulaski Peppers, Bell - 31 Red
Single Vegetables Lance Kruger Pulaski Peppers, Chili - 32 Blue
Single Vegetables Joel Kruger Pulaski Peppers, Chili - 32 Red
Single Vegetables Evan Kruger Pulaski Peppers, Hungarian - 34 Red
Single Vegetables Joel Kruger Pulaski Potato, red - 45 Red
Single Vegetables Evan Kruger Pulaski Potato, white, long - 47 Red
Single Vegetables Jaylen Kruger Pulaski Potato, white, long - 47 Red
Single Vegetables Justine Kruger Pulaski Potato, white, long - 47 Red
Single Vegetables Lance Kruger Pulaski Pumpkin, sugar pie - 51 Blue
Single Vegetables Justine Kruger Pulaski Pumpkin, sugar pie - 51 Blue
Single Vegetables Evan Kruger Pulaski Tomatoes, small preserving varieties - 70 Red
Single Vegetables Joel Kruger Pulaski Tomatoes, small preserving varieties - 70 Blue
Single Vegetables Alivia Kruger Pulaski Watermelon, icebox type - 73 Merit
Single Vegetables Jaylen Kruger Pulaski Watermelon, icebox type - 73 Merit
SWINE Trenton Krulik Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Gilt P
SWINE Trenton Krulik Pulaski YORKSHIRE - Barrow P
Crafts Veronica Leman Pulaski Any Other Craft - 4 Blue
Woodworking Veronica Leman Pulaski Wood Project - Grade 10-12 - 41 Blue
Crafts Alexandra Mckay Pulaski Any Other Craft - 4 Blue
Foods (Preserved Items) Taylor Moss Pulaski Frozen Pizza - 52 Blue
Genealogy Luke Neihouser Pulaski Level I - Notebook(s) - 1 Merit
Small Engines Kirby Neihouser Pulaski Level 3-Poster or Display from manual - 32 White

 

Project: Name: County: Project Div./Description Grade/Placing
BEEF CATTLE Eric Newman Pulaski FEEDER STEER - Feeder Steers 3
Child Development Peyton Newman Pulaski Level A grades 3-4 - 11 Blue
Computer Peyton Newman Pulaski Level 1 grades 3-5 - 11 Blue
Crafts Meghan Newman Pulaski Fine Arts - 1 Blue
Floriculture Peyton Newman Pulaski Grade 3-4 Simple Round Arrangement Grown flowers - A4 Blue
Foods (Baked or Displays) Meghan Newman Pulaski Special Occasion - 121 White
Forestry Peyton Newman Pulaski Level 1 grades 3-5 - 12 Merit
Health Peyton Newman Pulaski Level A - First Aid Kit - 32 Blue
MEAT GOAT WETHERS Eric Newman Pulaski MEAT GOATS - Meat Goat Wethers 11
MEAT GOAT WETHERS Eric Newman Pulaski MEAT GOATS - Meat Goat Wethers 10
MEAT GOAT WETHERS Eric Newman Pulaski SHOWMANSHIP - Intermediate Meat Goat Showmanship P
Personality Peyton Newman Pulaski Level A grades 3-4--Poster - 1 Blue
Sportfishing Peyton Newman Pulaski Grade 3-5 - Poster - 12 Merit
Sportfishing Eric Newman Pulaski Grade 6-8 - Poster - 22 Blue
Veterinary Science Peyton Newman Pulaski Grades 3- 5 Poster - 12 Blue
Floriculture Eli Nielsen Pulaski Grade 5-6 House Plant, foliage or flowering - B3 Merit
Foods (Baked or Displays) Eli Nielsen Pulaski No-yeast Pretzels or Biscuits - 61 Merit
HORSE & PONY Dylan Perry Pulaski WESTERN SHOW - Western type gelding over 56 inches, 11-15 years, all exhibitors HM
Electric David Putt Pulaski Advanced -Electronic - 6 Blue
Photography Trevor Putt Pulaski B & W Prints Photography is Fun- Level 2 - 3 Blue
Sewing Erica Putt Pulaski Wearable: Informal or Casual Wear - 131 Merit
Cat Posters Bryce Reynolds Pulaski Poster - Level 1 grades 3-5 - 11 Red
Photography Andrea Risner Pulaski Color Salon Print- Level 3 - 12 Blue
BOER GOATS John Rumsey Pulaski BOER GOAT - Fullblood Does - 3 mo. - under 6 mo. (born Feb. 10 - May 9, 2010) 7
BOER GOATS Kaitlyn Rumsey Pulaski BOER GOAT - Fullblood Does - 3 mo. - under 6 mo. (born Feb. 10 - May 9, 2010) 6
BOER GOATS John Rumsey Pulaski BOER GOAT - Fullblood Does - 6 mo. - under 9 mo. (born Nov 10, 2009-Feb. 9, 2010) 4
BOER GOATS Kaitlyn Rumsey Pulaski BOER GOAT - Percentage Does-6 mo.-under 9 mo. (born Nov.10,2009 - Feb 9,2010) 7
BOER GOATS John Rumsey Pulaski CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP - Champion & Reserve Junior 4-H Boer Goat showmanship 4
BOER GOATS Kaitlyn Rumsey Pulaski CHAMPION SHOWMANSHIP - Champion & Reserve Senior 4-H Boer Goat showmanship P
MEAT GOAT WETHERS John Rumsey Pulaski MEAT GOATS - Meat Goat Wethers 15
MEAT GOAT WETHERS John Rumsey Pulaski MEAT GOATS - Meat Goat Wethers 13
MEAT GOAT WETHERS John Rumsey Pulaski SHOWMANSHIP - Junior Meat Goat Showmanship 6
Photography John Rumsey Pulaski Color Prints Experiences in Color- Level 1 - 2 Blue
HORSE & PONY Jasmine Schlick Pulaski ENGLISH SHOW - Champion & Reserve Champion miniature horse 1
HORSE & PONY Jasmine Schlick Pulaski ENGLISH SHOW - Miniature horse geldings, 34 inches and under, all ages 1
SWINE Ethan Shannon Pulaski HAMPSHIRE - Gilt 5
Sewing Jamie Shorter Pulaski Wearable: Formal Wear - 135 Blue
Crafts Keziah Tiede Pulaski Any Other Craft - 4 Blue
Crafts Sydney Tripenfeldas Pulaski Any Other Craft - 4 Blue
Weather Sydney Tripenfeldas Pulaski Poster - Weather Instruments - 51 Blue
Wildlife Taylor Tripenfeldas Pulaski Grade 7-9 - Poster or Notebook - 42 White
SWINE Tucker Webb Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Barrow 5
SWINE Tucker Webb Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERCIAL & OTHER - Barrow p
SWINE Tucker Webb Pulaski DUROC - Gilt 3
SWINE Tucker Webb Pulaski YORKSHIRE - Gilt P
Foods (Preserved Items) Grant Wilson Pulaski Canned Pickle Product - 92 Blue
Garden Collection Grant Wilson Pulaski Three Vegetable Collection - 13 Blue
Single Vegetables Grant Wilson Pulaski Beets with tops - 6 Red
Single Vegetables Grant Wilson Pulaski Pumpkin, sugar pie - 51 Red
Single Vegetables Grant Wilson Pulaski Watermelon, icebox type - 73 Merit

 

Project: Name: County: Project Div./Description Grade/Placing
Woodworking Dawson Wood Pulaski Wood Project - Grade 3-4 - 11 Blue
BEEF CATTLE Tanner Wuethrich Pulaski CHIANINA - Steers 4
BEEF CATTLE Tanner Wuethrich Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERICAL & OTHER - Beef Showmanship - Intermediate 1
BEEF CATTLE Tanner Wuethrich Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERICAL & OTHER - Commercial Breeding Heifers 2
BEEF CATTLE Tanner Wuethrich Pulaski CROSSBRED, COMMERICAL & OTHER - Intermediate Showmanship - Champion 1
BEEF CATTLE Tanner Wuethrich Pulaski HEREFORD - Early Summer Yearling Heifers 2
Sewing Non-Wearable Donna Zehner Pulaski Non-wearable: Grade 7 stuffed animal, special occasion - 72 Blue
 

Local News Briefs

PCPL lists activities, programs for May

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for May. They include restorative yoga classes, adult canvas painting, and the opening celebration of the Story Trail at the park.

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

Spring property taxes due Monday, May 12

Pulaski County taxpayers are reminded by the Pulaski County Treasurer's Office that the spring installment of property taxes are due Monday, May 12.

The taxes may be paid at the County Building (Rm. 307) or County Highway Garage in Winamac, or at several banks around the county.

Yakym district staff to hold local mobile office hours May 7 in Medaryville

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

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

Stop signs to be added to two county intersections

The Pulaski County Highway Department will add stop signs Monday (April 28) to two county road intersections – one in southeast Rich Grove Township, and the second in northwest Monroe Township.

The new stop signs were approved April 14 in an ordinance adopted by the county commissioners.

PMH seeks community input identifying health needs of local communities

Survey deadline May 17

WINAMAC - Pulaski Memorial Hospital has announced the launch of its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, a comprehensive initiative aimed at identifying and addressing the most pressing health needs of our local communities.

“Community feedback is essential” said Hospital CEO Steve Jarosinski. ”PMH will be gathering input from residents, local organizations, community leaders, and even other area healthcare professionals to better understand the health challenges and opportunities across the region.”

 

Indiana News

Indiana State Parks offer free admission May 4 for ‘Welcome Weekend’

INDIANAPOLIS - Celebrate the start of the outdoor recreation season with free admission to all Indiana State Parks properties Sunday, May 4, the second day of “Welcome Weekend” and the opening day of Visit Indiana Week.

Find an Indiana State Parks property and what’s new there at on.IN.gov/stateparks. If you’ve never visited, on.IN.gov/dnr-welcome offers helpful tips. 

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 cases climb to 800 nationwide; 8 in Indiana

Also: respiratory illness updates

INDIANAPOLIS (April 21) — The Indiana Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of measles and working with local health officials to help stop the spread of infection. The current reported cases are connected to each other but at this time there are no known links to outbreaks in other states.

Eight cases have been reported in the Indiana, all in Allen County.

 

Post News

Economic Summit addresses county's financial health, state budget

'Making a place where we choose to live'
With a major restoration of the county courthouse nearing completion and a host of additional business and community projects under development, the mood was upbeat at the annual Pulaski County Economic Development Summit Tuesday (April 29). The event is hosted by the Pulaski County Community Development Commission.

CDC executive director Nathan Origer gave updates on projects and county economics, while keynote speaker Stephanie Wells, president of the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute, reviewed legislation from this year's session of the Indiana General Assembly.

Chamber presents Don, Lynn Darda with 2025 Halleck Award

The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce presented the 2025 Halleck Community Service Award to Don and Lynn Darda of Winamac at its annual award banquet Thursday evening (April 24), at the Winamac VFW.

The Dardas are both retired teachers in the Winamac schools and have been enthusiastic volunteers in a variety of projects throughout the years. 

Pulaski Superior Court appears saved

INDIANAPOLIS (April 24) – Pulaski Superior Court and seven other rural courts have been spared from closure, following revisions made to HB1144 approved by both the state house and senate Thursday evening in the Indiana General Assembly.

The legislation is now pending the approval of Gov. Mike Braun.

Marlatt, Vanderkleed join IBA 40-Year Club

FRANCESVILLE - Alliance Bank has recently recognized Kimberly Marlatt and Lori Vanderkleed with membership into the 40-Year Club of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA).

The club recognizes banking professionals who have completed 40 years or more of service to the Indiana banking community. Inductees are given IBA keepsakes and letters of congratulations.

Community Foundation awards $15,000 in grants

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC) has announced $15,000 has been awarded in grants to local nonprofits and community organizations.

The following projects and organizations have received funding:

  • $5,000 to Pulaski County Historical Society – “We’re Moving!”
  • $10,000 to Pulaski Memorial Hospital – for a Community Health Worker