The Indiana 4-H Program celebrates the accomplishments of the 4-H youth who are participating in this year's limited Indiana State Fair. It takes time, energy and perseverance to be an active and committed 4-H member. 4-H focuses on a "learning by doing" method which enables the child to not only read and learn about his/her interests but also to complete a project to demonstrate what he/she learned in a particular area.

The program today focuses on positive youth development and human capital. Program directors utilize subject matter that enhances that development. Organizers recognize that the youth of today are future leaders. What they learn and experience in the 4-H program helps them develop into contributing citizens who will "give back" to their communities in the future.

If you would like to volunteer or join 4-H, please contact the Extension Office.  

If you have any questions, please contact the Pulaski County Extension Office located on 125 S. Riverside Dr. in Winamac at 574-946-3412. Visit its web site at www.extension.purdue.edu/pulaski or find it on Facebook by searching for Pulaski County Extension Office.

 

Pulaski County 4-H State Fair Project Results

Indiana State Fair 4-H results are released by Purdue Extension. The Extension staff partners with the Indiana State Fair to post 4-H exhibit results. The results they post from 4-H livestock competitions are unofficial and are generally not available until show records have been audited after the completion of the show. They remain unofficial results until the Indiana State Fair Drug Testing Program results are available.

Indiana State Fair ribbons are awarded using the following criteria:

Green – participation

White – poorly constructed or barely meets exhibit requirements

Red – adequately constructed or does not fully meet exhibit requirements

Blue – very complete exhibit, meets exhibit requirements, and is well constructed

Orange – exceptional blue ribbon exhibit (Merit)

Sweepstakes is awarded to the best overall exhibit in that 4-H project subject matter area.

 

Pulaski County 4-H'ers earning 2021 State Fair honors are as follows:

 

Results for 4-H Livestock Projects can be found here.

 

4-H Projects

 

Exhibitor Name Ribbon Club
State Garden / Education (GE) / 81011: Educational Exhibit (GE)
Smith, Aidan Red  
State Garden / Herb (HB) / 83001: Basil (HB)
Conner, Kelsey Red  
State Garden / Tomato (TM ) / 86003: Tomatoes, Red, Market (TM )
Overmyer, Kinley Blue Harrison Hustlers
State Garden / Tomato (TM ) / 86006: Tomatoes, Small cherry or pear (TM )
Overmyer, Kinley Blue Harrison Hustlers
State Projects / Aerospace (AE) / 11011: Grade 3-5, Rocket or Drone, Stage 2 (AE)
Adriano, Xavier Red  
State Projects / Arts and Crafts (CR) / 12011: Fine Art (CR)
Wentz, Megan Blue Monroe Happy Hoosiers
Brown, Reese Blue  
State Projects / Arts and Crafts (CR) / 12012: Needle Craft (CR)
Bettcher, Andalicia Orange Pulaski Co. Horse & Pony
Perry, Taylor Red  
State Projects / Arts and Crafts (CR) / 12013: Model Craft (CR)
Rausch, Brooke Red Franklin Farmers
Bucinski, Maddox Red Harrison Hustlers
State Projects / Arts and Crafts (CR) / 12014: Any Other Craft (CR)
Schultz, Alexa Red Beaver Township
Perry, Taylor Blue  
Wildermuth, Weston Blue Tippecanoe Industrious Club
Calloway, Kirsten Blue  
Perry, Taylor Blue  
State Projects / Beekeeping (BK) / 13022: Division 2 Chunk Honey (BK)
Conner, Kelsey Red  
State Projects / Cake Decorating (CK) / 14021: Grade 6-8, Intermediate (CK)
Browning, Scarlett Blue  
State Projects / Cake Decorating (CK) / 14031: Grade 9-12, Advanced (CK)
Stimson, Megan Blue  
State Projects / Cat Poster (CP) / 15021: Grade 6-8, Level 2 (CP)
Toosley, Maisie Orange  
State Projects / Cat Poster (CP) / 15031: Grade 9-12, Level 3 (CP)
Smith, Aidan Blue  
State Projects / Child Development (CD) / 16011: Grade 3-4, Level A (CD)
Day, Alena Blue  
State Projects / Child Development (CD) / 16031: Grade 7-9, Level C (CD)
Mellon, Sydney Red  
State Projects / Consumer Clothing (CC) / 18031: Grade 9-12, Advanced (CC)
Conner, Kelsey White  
State Projects / Demonstration (DE) / 19011: Grade 6-8, Junior Individual (DE)
Stimson, Adam    
Blue  
State Projects / Dog Poster (DP) / 20021: Grade 6-8, Level 2 (DP)
Dickey, Sophia Blue  
State Projects / Dog Poster (DP) / 20031: Grade 9-12, Level 3 (DP)
Stimson, Megan Red  
State Projects / Electric (EL) / 21011: Level1 (EL)
Hileman, Jocelyn Blue  
State Projects / Electric (EL) / 21021: Level 2 (EL)
Depoy, Drew Blue  
State Projects / Electric (EL) / 21031: Level 3 (EL)
Adriano, Xavier Blue  
State Projects / Electric (EL) / 21041: Level 4 (EL)
Hileman, John Blue  
State Projects / Electric (EL) / 21051: Level 5 Electric (EL)
Thompson, Miranda Blue  
State Projects / Electric (EL) / 21052: Level 5 Electronic (EL)
Thompson, Nathan Blue  
State Projects / Entomology (EN) / 22051: Grade 3-5, Level 1 Poster (EN)
Day, Alena Blue  
State Projects / Floriculture (FL) / 24011: Grade 3-4, Level A, Flower Arrangement Bud Vase Grown Flowers (FL)
Hileman, Jocelyn Red  
State Projects / Floriculture (FL) / 24021: Grade 5-6, Level B, Mixed Planter (FL)
Browning, Scarlett Red  
State Projects / Floriculture (FL) / 24037: Grade 7-9, Level C, Poster or Notebook (FL)
Westerhouse, Madyson Blue  
State Projects / Floriculture (FL) / 24044: Grade 10-12, Level D, Bridal Bouquet (FL)
Calloway, Kirsten Red  
State Projects / Floriculture (FL) / 24045: Grade 10-12, Level D, Centerpiece (FL)
Perry, Taylor White  
State Projects / Geology (GO) / 29011: Grade 3-5, Level 1 (GO)
Federer, Tanner Blue  
State Projects / Geology (GO) / 29031: Grade 9-12, Level 3 (GO)
Smith, Aidan Blue  
State Projects / Geology (GO) / 29032: Grade 9-12, Independent Study Advanced Topic (GO)
Day, Brendan Blue  
State Projects / Health (HT) / 30032: Grade 5, Level A, First Aid Kit for Emergency (HT)
Kreamer, Noah Blue  
State Projects / Home Environment (HE) / 31031: Grade 9-12, Level 3, Furniture (HE)
Conner, Kelsey Orange  
Jennings, Ashlynn Blue  
State Projects / Photography (PH) / 37011: Grade 3-5, Level 1, Black & White Prints (PH)
Owens, Brynlee Blue  
State Projects / Photography (PH) / 37012: Grade 3-5, Level 1, Color Prints (PH)
Beckner, Jayden Blue  
State Projects / Photography (PH) / 37022: Grade 6-8, Level 2, Color Prints (PH)
Foster, Mylie Blue  
Jones, Cady Blue  
State Projects / Photography (PH) / 37023: Grade 6-8, Level 2, Color Salon Print (PH)
Button, Lilly Red  
State Projects / Photography (PH) / 37024: Grade 6-8, Level 2, Black & White Salon Print (PH)
Toosley, Maisie Blue

 

State Projects / Photography (PH) / 37033: Grade 9-12, Level 3, Color Salon Print (PH)

Bolen, Austin

Color Salon - Pine Trees

Blue

      

Cords, Jaden

Color Salon - Barbed Wire

Orange

      

State Projects / Photography (PH) / 37034: Grade 9-12, Level 3, Black & White Salon Print (PH)

Bolen, Austin

B&W Salon - Tree Stump

Orange

      

State Projects / Photography (PH) / 37035: Grade 9-12, Level 3, Creative-Experimental Digital Salon Print (PH)

Brown, Reese

Flower & Face

Blue

      

State Projects / Poultry Poster or Display (PP) / 39011: Grade 3-5, Level 1, Poster (PP)

Bonnell, Brody

Poster (From Egg to Chick)

Red

      

State Projects / Rabbit Poster (RP) / 44011: Grade 3-5, Level 1 (RP)

Holliday, Rhaylea

Poster (Rabbit Care)

Blue

      

State Projects / Sewing Construction (SC) / 45011: Grade 3, Wearable (SC)

Martin, Reese

Skirt - Pink & Gray

Blue

      

State Projects / Sewing Construction (SC) / 45012: Grade 3, Non-Wearable (SC)

Martin, Reese

Pillow - Gray with Tacos

Blue

      

State Projects / Sewing Construction (SC) / 45041: Grade 6, Wearable (SC)

Browning, Scarlett

Dress w/ Jacket - Teal & White

Orange

      

State Projects / Sewing Construction (SC) / 45052: Grade 7, Non-Wearable (SC)

Hoover-Enyeart, Savannah

Book - Holiday

Blue

      

State Projects / Sewing Construction (SC) / 45071: Grade 8, Non-Wearable (SC)

Combs, Corrin

Sensory Blanket

Blue

      

State Projects / Shooting Sports Education (SS) / 46011: Grade 3-5, Level 1 (SS)

Burgess, Eli

Poster (Parts of a Pistol)

Orange

      

State Projects / Shooting Sports Education (SS) / 46021: Grade 6-8, Level 2 (SS)

Stalbaum, Collin

Notebook

Blue

      

State Projects / Shooting Sports Education (SS) / 46031: Grade 9-12, Level 3 (SS)

Conner, Kelsey

Lighted Target & Notebook

Blue

      

State Projects / Soil and Water Science (SW) / 48011: Grade 3-5, Level 1 (SW)

Kreamer, Noah

Poster (Matter & Water in a Jar)

Blue

      

State Projects / Sport Fishing (SF) / 49011: Grade 3-5, Level 1 (SF)

Burgess, Eli

Poster (Hook, Line, Sinker)

Blue

      

State Projects / Sport Fishing (SF) / 49021: Grade 6-8, Level 2 (SF)

Stimson, Adam

Poster (A Fine Kettle of Fish)

Blue

      

State Projects / Tractor Safety Education (TP) / 51031: Grade 7-9, Level C (TP)

Field, Eric

Poster (Tractor Auger Hazards)

Red

      

State Projects / Veterinary Science (VS) / 52011: Grade 3-5, Level 1 (VS)

Holliday, Rhaylea

Poster (Snake Life)

Red

      

State Projects / Wildlife (WI) / 54011: Grade 3-5, Level 1 (WI)

Hileman, Jocelyn

Poster (Mammals)

Red

      

State Projects / Wildlife (WI) / 54021: Grade 6-8, Level 2 (WI)

Westerhouse, Madyson

Poster (Indiana Birds)

Blue

      

State Projects / Wildlife (WI) / 54032: Grade 9-12, Independent Study Advanced Topic (WI)

Day, Brendan

Notebook (Building a Dragonfly Garden)

Orange

      

State Projects / Woodworking (WW) / 55011: Grade 3-4, Level A (WW)

Depoy, Drew

Cutting Board Workbook

Blue

      

State Projects / Woodworking (WW) / 55021: Grade 5-6, Level B (WW)

Moss, Trey

Birdhouse

Blue

      

State Projects / Woodworking (WW) / 55031: Grade 7-9, Level C (WW)

Keller, Carter

Shelf

Red

      

State Projects / Woodworking (WW) / 55041: Grade 10-12, Level D (WW)

Keller, Chase

Duck Box

Red

      

 

State Projects / Foods, Baked (FB) / 25011: Grade 3, Baked Cookies (FB)
  Martin, Reese   Raisin Criss Cross Blue        
State Projects / Foods, Baked (FB) / 25031: Grade 5, Baked Cake (FB)
  Martin, Hutch   Chocolate Zucchini Cake Red        
State Projects / Foods, Baked (FB) / 25052: Grade 7-9, Baked Yeast Bread (FB)
  Stimson, Adam   Baked Bread White        
State Projects / Foods, Baked (FB) / 25061: Grade 10-12, Fruit Pie (FB)
  Grothaus, Alison   Apple Pie Blue        
State Projects / Foods, Preserved (FP) / 26051: Grade 7-9, Freezer Jam (FP)
  Stimson, Adam   Freezer Cherry Jam Blue        
State Projects / Foods, Preserved (FP) / 26052: Grade 7-9, Canned Tomato Product (FP)
  Bolen, Austin   Zesty Salsa Blue        
State Projects / Foods, Preserved (FP) / 26061: Grade 10-12, Pressure Canned Product (FP)
  Conner, Kelsey   Canned Beets Red      
 
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Local News Briefs

Early voting underway for 2024 General Election

Early voting offered Saturday in Francesville, Winamac

Early voting for the November 2024 General Election in Indiana began Oct. 8 and will continue through 12 noon, Monday, Nov. 4.

All registered voters are eligible to participate in early in-person voting. A valid photo ID is required. A list of the offices up for election and the candidates who are seeking those offices appears in another article on this website.

Winamac Community HS drama to present comedy/mystery Nov. 8-10

WINAMAC - The Winamac Community High School drama department will stage The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 as its 2024 fall production to be presented the weekend of Nov. 8-10, at the WCHS Auditorium.

Productions will be performed at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 and 9; and a matinee at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10. Pre-sale, seat-specific tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, Oct. 28 at the high school.

Funding opportunity available for substance misue projects through Pulaski County Drug-Free Council

Do you care about reducing substance misuse in our county? Do you have an idea that could prevent misuse or help people enter recovery? Do you need funding to make your idea a reality?

The Drug-Free Council is pleased to announce that approximately $27,000 is available in grant awards to address problems related to substance misuse in Pulaski County.

Area Trick-or-Treat hours, activities set for Halloween

Area Trick-or-Treat hours for Halloween have been set as follows:

Thursday, Oct. 31: Francesville and Winamac 5 to 7 p.m.; Monterey 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 1 - Medaryville 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Pulaski County to join America250 celebration in 2026

Organizational meeting Oct. 29

On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.

Uptown Project Outdoor Holiday Market Nov. 9

FRANCESVILLE – The Uptown Project of Francesville will hold its annual Outdoor Holiday Market, which also includes a 5K event, on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 9.

Events will run from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., centered on Francesviille’s downtown streets.

Fall installment of property taxes due Nov. 12

Pulaski County taxpayers are reminded by the Pulaski County Treasurer's Office that the fall installment of property taxes are due by 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12. 

Taxpayers may make payments in person on weekdays between Oct. 21 and Nov. 12 at one of two county locations. Tax payments may also be mailed to the county treasurer's office, paid online, or paid at one of three county banks.

Community film screening of ‘The Addict’s Wake’ Nov. 22

Documentary explores family, community impact of U.S. addiction crisis

Glory Girl Productions, in collaboration with Pulaski County Drug-Free Council (PCDFC) and the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, will present a screening of the award-winning documentary, The Addict’s Wake, to the Pulaski County community at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22, at the West Central Elementary School gym.

Admission is free, thanks to the generous sponsorship of 4C Health and BraunAbility. Viewer discretion is advised and is generally recommended for those over the age of 12.

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.

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.

  

Indiana News

NIPSCO shares tips for Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month

MERRILLVILLE – In recognition of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month in November, NIPSCO urges customers to beware of the “Silent Killer” that claims the lives of hundreds of Americans each year.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, and non-corrosive gas that is produced when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, natural gas, propane or oil) burn incompletely. While natural gas does not contain CO, it can be generated when there is insufficient oxygen for fuels to burn correctly.

State soil moisture levels only 24% adequate or surplus

EAST LANSING, MI – Indiana farmers continued harvest activities last week under dry and dusty field conditions,  according to Nathanial Warenski, state statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office.

Topsoil moisture levels decreased from the previous week, with 24 percent rated adequate or surplus. The average temperature for the week was 54.9 degrees Fahrenheit, 3.4 degrees above normal for the state. The statewide average precipitation was 0.08 inches, 0.50 inches below normal.

New ‘Outdoor Indiana’ features 2025 calendar, holiday lights

INDIANAPOLIS - Do you or someone you know love looking at photos of Indiana’s outdoors and learning more about the many recreational opportunities it offers?

A money-saving holiday gift solution is ordering a subscription to Outdoor Indiana magazine before Dec. 10. Outdoor Indiana subscriptions can also be purchased on their own, or as part of a Holiday Gift Pack that also includes a gift card and a 2025 annual entrance pass to Indiana State Parks.

Holcomb concludes Ireland trip, citing new direct links to Indiana via flight and ship

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric Holcomb returned to Indianapolis last week concluding an international economic development trip to Ireland.

The governor met with business, government, infrastructure and academic leaders, fostering opportunities to elevate Indiana’s global partnerships and advance future-focused industries.

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. 

 

Indiana COVID-19 News

CDC releases fall/winter outlook for respiratory illnesses

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 10) - The Indiana Department of Health reported Sept. 10 that COVID-like illness emergency department visits numbered 399 from Aug. 28 - Sept. 3, down 80 from its previous weekly report.

State COVID-19 hospital admissions (Sept. 1-7) totaled 34, up 5 from the week before. The state reported one death in the seven-day period (reflects confirmed COVID deaths reported to IDH).

  

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

Early voting now underway

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.

Early Voting in Indiana began Tuesday, Oct. 8 in Indiana. Information for voters may be found at Secretary of State: Voter Information

CFPC announces 2025 Lilly Scholarship finalists

Five students from two area high schools have been named finalists in the Community Foundation of Pulaski County Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship process, which is a merit-based scholarship in the county.

The finalists are: Jalie Glasford from West Central High School, and Corrin Combs, Claire Goodman, Kamryn Huddleston and Linzy Walters from Winamac Community High School.

Alliance Bank employees donate to ‘Building Hope for Veterans’ project

FRANCESVILLE – Alliance Bank employees, as part of their ongoing “Casual for a Cause” program have made a donation of $2,400 to the Mary T. Klinker Veterans Resource Center in Boswell, west of Lafayette.

The new “Restoring Hope” facility is being set up at the former Boswell National Guard Armory with a mission to restore hope to veterans who have become lost in life through financial assistance, peer support and the facilitation of a veteran-centered approach to healing.

LifeWise Academy program opens for EPES students

WINAMAC – LifeWise Academy, a new optional program offering for students in grades 1-5 at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School, opened Monday (Oct. 21) as students returned from fall break.

LifeWise is a non-profit, privately-funded, Released Time for Religious Instruction (RTRI) program that provides Bible-based education to public school students. Founded in 2018 in Ohio, the academy now has programs in 29 states serving a projected 50,000 students in the 2024-25 school year.

‘Food for Thought’ offered through Pulaski County 4-H 

With STEM-based activities that are fun, engaging, and accessible to young people everywhere, youth are enabled to develop observations and problem-solving skills while they make discoveries and develop confidence in STEM (science-technology-engineering-math) subjects.

This was the goal with fifth grade students at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School last week through “Food for Thought,” which included looking at food security and supply chain.

Plans move forward for West Central's next construction projects

FRANCESVILLE – The West Central School Board was updated on the corporation’s next construction project by Superintendent Dr. Cathy Rowe at its Oct. 3 meeting.

The project includes several improvements throughout the campus, from a new roof at the elementary school to new bleachers at the football field.

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.