Tori Culp with Grand Champion Barrow
Jenna Cords and Jaden Cords - 4-H Royalty Kisses
 
 
 

4-H animals sold included swine, beef, dairy, goats and sheep, plus poultry. Other items auctioned included 4-H Royalty and Miss Pulaski County kisses.

The sales by animal species were: swine $5,850; beef $2,556; dairy $6,179.15; goats $5,433.50; sheep $5,850.50; and poultry $4000. Again, this year's auction was aided by some buyer support groups, consisting of local individuals and businesses, who pooled their resources to purchase auction animals to support the 4-H'ers.

Kisses were sold for both 2020 and 2021 fair royalty.

A kiss from Miss Pulaski County 2020 Taylor Jennings was purchased by Lee Jennings for $3,100. The kiss from Miss Pulaski 2021 Jenna Zeider sold for $4,250.

4-H 2020 Royalty Tori Culp sold her kiss for $3,100 - purchased by Dan Culp.

The kisses of 4-H 2020 Royalty Jenna Cords and 4-H 2021 Royalty Jaden Cords were purchased for $4,500 – sold to Brian and Sharon Cords.

The kiss from 4-H 2021 Royalty Taylor Perry sold for $2,200 - purchased by the Family of Taylor Perry

Together, the royalty kisses sold for a total of $17,150.

 

The top animals sold at the auction were as follows:

SWINE:

Tori Culp – Grand Champion Barrow, $5,849; $21per pound, purchased by Friends of Tori Culp

Remington Schwartz - Reserve Grand Champion Barrow, $3,442.86; $12.34 per pound, purchased by Remington Schwartz Buyer Group.

BEEF:

(The grand champion and reserve grand champion steers did not sell at auction.)

Top Seller: Presley Johnson, $2,556; purchased by Pulaski Co. Buyers Group

DAIRY:

Top Seller: Taylee Ringen $3,300; $2.75 per pound, purchased by Taylee Ringen Buyers Group

Chase Keller, Reserve Grand Champion Finished Dairy Steer, $1,237.50; $2.25 per pound, purchased by Keller Farms

GOAT:

Top Seller: Kale Hickle, Reserve Grand Champion Meat Wether, $1,800; $37.50 per pound.

SHEEP:

Top Seller: Scarlett Browning, Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb, $1,596; $12 per pound purchased by Bane-Welker Equipment

POULTRY:

Top Seller: Brendan Day, Champion Duck $450, purchased by Bane-Welker Equipment

Aiden Day, Reserve Champion Duck $450, purchased by PulaskiPost.com.

Alana Kasten, Champion Turkey $400, purchased by Chris Schramm

  
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Local News Briefs

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.

West Central to award diplomas to 41 seniors

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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.

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. 

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."

  

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 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.

PCELN works to build infrastructure for quality childcare in Pulaski County

Pulaski County Early Learning Network (PCELN) is working to ensure families in Pulaski County have access to affordable, quality childcare.

The network notes that many different groups in the county community must come together to address this critical need. Access to high-quality early childhood education means that children are more likely to build a foundation for success in school and life.