Local News Briefs
WINAMAC - The annual Independence Day fireworks show will begin at dusk (about 10 p.m.), Thursday, July 4, at the Winamac Community High School practice football field.
Many businesses, organizations and individuals donate funds to make the fireworks display possible. Organizers report that, from the school, the fireworks display can be seen from about anywhere in Winamac, so it is not absolutely necessary to come to the school to view them.
Note: parade route changed
The annual Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair Parade, with the theme "Creativity Blooms in 4-H," will step off at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, in downtown Winamac.
The parade is organized by the Winamac Kiwanis Club in partnership with the Pulaski County Fair Association. The parade grand marshal will be 2023 Halleck Award winner Mike O'Connor.
The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for July. They include summer reading activities, “Wild(life) Wednesdays,” a unique children’s fireworks craft, a tractor story time and yoga sessions.
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.
Final events for Swinging Bridge centennial
WINAMAC – A pair of events are set to conclude the 100th anniversary celebration of the Memorial “Swinging” Bridge at the Winamac park which began last summer with the new LED lighting system installed on the footbridge.
The two events will be Wednesday, July 3. The first will be a dedication and burial of a time capsule at 5:30 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Park (corner of Washington Street and U.S. 35). The second will be a family-friendly “Evening at the Bridge” gathering, following at 6 p.m., at the east-end of the bridge in the park.
Also offers POP Club
Pulaski County Farmers Market is open for the summer season with a weekly locations in Winamac.
The Market features fresh produce, plus, local meats, maple syrup, honey, eggs, baked goods, sweet treats, cut flowers and coffee. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturdays June through September, on Main Street in front of the courthouse in Winamac.
FRANCESVILLE – A monthly Summer Festival series has been planned by Parkview Haven in Francesville to run June through September at its facility on the north edge of town.
The event will feature a farmers market, plus local vendors, food trucks, arts and crafts and more. The public is welcome to participate.
The Pulaski County Historical Society is open Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (unless posted otherwise on Facebook). The museum is located in the “Carriage House” at 500 S. Monticello St. (U.S. 35), Winamac.
New to the museum are the interactive features which allow visitors to explore the extensive history of the county’s Native American peoples – from the Ice Age to the Indian removals in the 1840s. Other interactive displays feature stories of Casimir Pulaski, local historical sites, and Winamac “Bits and Pieces.”
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Fair News
Here are the first judging results released from 4-H project exhibits and pet shows at the 2024 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair.
Results will be updated as they are received from the Extension office.
The annual Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair will run Friday, June 28 through Wednesday, July 3 at the county fairgrounds in the Winamac town park.
The motto for the 2024 fair is Creativity Blooms in 4-H. Highlights of this year's fair, in addition to the 4-H exhibits and judging, will be an inflatable play center (Saturday and Sunday), musical entertainment, open class exhibits, queen pageants, youth talent show, hot air balloon-tethered rides, sports tournaments, the fair parade and 4-H Auction.
Maggie Smith of Monterey was crowned Miss Pulaski County 2024 Friday evening from among four contestants at the annual pageant held at the county fairgrounds. The new queen was also named Miss Congeniality.
The queen’s court includes first runner-up Raegan Kasten, and court members Anna Jones and Jazmine Prater. The Peoples Choice Award was voted to Raegan Kasten.
Taylee Ringen and Raegan Kasten were crowned as Pulaski County’s 2024 4-H Royalty Friday afternoon during the annual 4-H Recognition program, marking the opening of this year's Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair.
Members of their 4-H Court are Eli Overmyer, Alana Kasten and Leah Mitchell.
Indiana News
EAST LANSING, MI - A heat wave combined with scant rainfall last week caused concern about the condition of Indiana corn and soybean crops according to Nathanial Warenski, state statistician, USDA NASS (National Agriculture Statistics Service), Indiana Field Office.
Topsoil moisture levels sharply decreased from the previous week, with 46 percent rated adequate or surplus. The average temperature for the week was 80.9 degrees Fahrenheit, 8.6 degrees above normal for the state. The statewide average precipitation was 0.62 inches, 0.27 inches below normal.
Pulaski County's unemployment rate ticked up to 3.3 percent in May, up from 2.9 percent in April, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Wednesday, (June 26). The rate was 3.0 percent a year ago.
The county had 6,641 employed persons in a labor force of 6,868 in May. In April those numbers were 6,529 of 6,724. A year ago the numbers were 6,661 of 6,868.
Indiana COVID-19 News
The weekly updates on COVID, as well as influenza and RSV cases in Indiana and Pulaski County will be suspended through August (as long a counts remain low). Interestingly though, readership of these articles has remained strong to date. State stats may be accessed at www.coronavirus.in.gov
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Post News
FRANCESVILLE – A single vehicle accident claimed the life of the male juvenile driver Saturday (June 29) about three miles east of Francesville in the area of CR 1250W near Roseland Cemetery.
The youth’s name has not been released by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s office at this time out of respect for the family, who have been notified.
Remember when?
Winamac’s favorite ramble through history occurs every summer at the town park during the four-day “Power From the Past” show featuring antique steam engines, tractors, threshing machines, hay balers, a saw mill and much more - a whole collection of sights, smells, tastes and sounds to make memories and revive old ones.
Now, a new film documentary, Tractors on the Tippecanoe, has been produced by Anne Rebeck Scott to celebrate the tradition of the 47-year-old show. A premiere viewing of the film was held June 26 at the Isis Theater in Winamac.
MEDARYVILLE - The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday (June 23) to a call for assistance for an unresponsive age 50s male, who later died at a Lake County hospital.
Police also report that two persons were later arrested at the scene, a residence north of Medaryville.
Updated
Candidate filing for fall school board elections closed at 12 noon, Thursday, June 20 for eight open seats. Eleven candidates filed for the election. The contested race will be for the three EPCS seats representing Monroe Township.
The elections will take place during the Nov. 5 General Election.
STAR CITY – The Star City Lions Club recently made two donations to support the Buyers Group for the July 3 4-H Fair Auction, and also to help purchase two new vehicles for the Arrowhead Country Public Transportation service.
The Star City Lions Club, affiliated with Lions International, was chartered in November 1972 with 27 members. Central to the organization’s mission is the improvement of health and wellbeing, the strengthening of communities, and the support of those in need through humanitarian service and grants.
LAFAYETTE (June 10) - Food Finders Food Bank has announced the purchase of its Market Square property – the location of the Fresh Market pantry.
The food bank services 16 area counties, including Pulaski County, with its supplemental food programs and services – including the well-known mobile food pantries.
FRANCESVILLE – The West Central School board heard reports on summer school, software transitions, upcoming school facility projects, end-of-school-year programs, and plans for the next school year at its busy June meeting.
The board also heard that its wind turbine had a suspected lightning strike, school officials are awaiting PowerGrid Partners to come onsite to conduct repairs.
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