HONOR ROLL AWARDS:

High Honor Roll - Kaelie Eberhart, Courtney Isch, Shyla Wenzel

Honor Roll - Michael Bathke, Legacy Claussen, Ethan Shannon, Corri Shepherd, Alison Whited

 

PERFECT ATTENDANCE: (none)

 

DEPARTMENT AWARDS:

Athletic - Four Year Awards - Caitlynn Brigman, Brett Czahor, Collin Fritz, Andrew Kasten, Blayden Kletz, Cameron Pratt, Dalton Sizemore, Brandon Stevens, Shyla Wenzel, Ethan White

Business - Outstanding Senior Business Student - Courtney Isch

Health Career Awards

CNA - Jadyn Hudson, Ashlund Rehn, Mason Schultz, Cameron Pratt, Dakota Jackson, Hannah Taylor, Brittany Sizemore, Larissa Patton, Sarah Johns

Health Science I - Michael Bathke

Medical Terminology - Dakota Jackson, Michael Bathke, Cameron Pratt

Spanish - Outstanding Senior Spanish Award - Kaelie Eberhart

Art - Outstanding Senior Art Student - Legacy Claussen

English - Outstanding Senior English Student - Shyla Wenzel and Kaelie Eberhart

Science - Outstanding Senior Chemistry -  Michael Bathke         

Mathematics - Outstanding Senior Calculus Award - Alison Whited

Economics - Outstanding Senior Economics Student - Kaelie Eberhart

Band - John Philip Sousa Award - Kaelie Eberhart

Trojan Opportunity Academy - Extraordinary Effort-Trinity Box and Sam Huddleston

Ivy Tech Green Cord Awards - Brett Czahor, Samuel Huddleston, Elijah Huddleston, Alfred Daniel, Ethan White, Michael Kottka, Cody Witten, Corri Shepherd, Cole Hornback, James Faler, Brayden Kletz, Logan Sharpe, Derek Timmons, Shawn Zimmerman

National Honor Society Members - Peyton Beiswanger, Renee Conner,  Kaelie Eberhart, Courtney Isch, Dakota Jackson, Sarah Johns, Ethan Shannon, Corri Shepherd, Brandon Stevens and Shyla Wenzel

 

DISTINGUISHED AWARDS:

Academic Honors Diplomas - Peyton Beiswanger, Kaelie Eberhart, Collin Fritz, Jadyn Hudson, Courtney Isch, Bryant Kackos, Elyssa Pinks, Ashlund Rehn, Ethan Shannon, Corri Shepherd, Brandon Stevens, Hannah Taylor, Shyla Wenzel, Alison Whited, Taylor Wuethrich, Caitlynn Brigman    

Technical Honors Diplomas - Michael Bathke, Legacy Claussen, Brett Czahor, Jadyn Hudson, Dakota Jackson, Sarah Johns, Brayden Kletz, Hannah Taylor, Ethan White, Ashlund Rehn

Marines Awards - Scholar/Athlete - Shyla Wenzel, Brandon Stevens

Band - Kaelei Eberhart

D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award - Ethan Shannon

President’s Education Award - Gold - Shyla Wenzel and Kaelie Eberhart.  Silver - Courtney Isch, Corri Shepherd, Alison Whited, Ethan Shannon, Michael Bathke, Brandon Stevens, Sarah Johns and Jadyn Hudson

Senior Leadership Award - Ethan Shannon

Principal’s Leadership Award - Shyla Wenzel

Top Five Scholars - Shyla Wenzel, Kaelie Eberhart, Courtney Isch, Corri Shepherd, Peyton Beiswanger

 

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Retired Iron Club Scholarship -Ethan Shannon

Health Careers Scholarships - Brittany Sizemore, Larissa Patton, Hannah Taylor, Dakota Jackson, Sarah Johns, Michael Bathke, Chandelle Valdizon (North White)

Indiana Blood Center Scholarship -J adyn Hudson, Ashlund Rehn

West Central Athletic Scholarships - Shyla Wenzel, Michael Bathke, Brandon Stevens

Miles William Allen Memorial Scholarship - Kaelie Eberhart, Ethan Shannon, Jadyn Hudson

Grace Pampel Scholarships - Corri Shepherd

Barb Drone Education Scholarship - Kaelie Eberhart

Community Foundation of Pulaski County Scholarship - Michael Bathke

Brian Douglas Conn Memorial Music Scholarship - Kaelie Eberhart

Alexandra Gibson Memorial Scholarship - Renee Conner

Jim Dobson Memorial Scholarship - Kaelie Eberhart

Galbreath Scholarship - Kaelie Eberhart

Thomas and Ola Carneal Scholarships - Jadyn Hudson, Sarah Johns, Hannah Taylor

Street Family Scholarship - Shyla Wenzel

Alliance Bank Scholarship - Courtney Isch

Koster Family Scholarships - Kaelie Eberhart, Courtney Isch, Ethan Shannon, Corri Shepherd, Shyla Wenzel

West Central National Honor Society Scholarships - Shyla Wenzel, Kaelie Eberhart

West Central Student Council Scholarships - Renee Conner

West Central FFA Scholarships - James Faler, Cole Hornback, Ethan Shannon

Francesville American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship - Hannah Taylor

Lightstream Scholarshi p- Corri Shepherd

Jasper County REMC Nesius Scholarship - Sarah Johns

Jack Stevens Memorial Scholarship - Kaelie Eberhart

Doris Petra Scholarship - Renee Conner

Vincennes University Foundation Scholarships -

Presidential - Brandon Stevens

Alumni Association Children of Alumni - Andrew Kasten

Lilly Housing (DiCanio Fund) - Andrew Kasten

Illinois Central College Scholarship - Ethan Shannon

Walter John and Wanda Jean Buczek Memorial Scholarship - Corri Shepherd

Terry Stevens Memorial Scholarship - Hannah Taylor, Brandon Stevens

Brandon Conley Memorial Scholarship - Renee Conner, Jadyn Hudson

Deb Haring Memorial Scholarship - Sarah Johns

Dr. Mike Gutwein Memorial Scholarship - Dakota Jackson

Mike Rishel Memorial Scholarship - Janssen Flotow, Caitlyn Brigman

RogerDickinson Family Scholarship - Jadyn Hudson

Mellon Family Scholarship - Courtney Isch

Patio Drive In Scholarship - Renee Conner

Francesville Fire Department -Trinity Box

Ralph Harris Memorial Scholarship - Brandon Stevens

Lerch Family Scholarship - Courtney Isch

Fulmer Seed and Services Scholarship - Ethan Shannon

Martha Timm Memorial Scholarship - Taylor Wuethrich

Gutwein Dairy Consulting - Michael Bathke

Getz Family Scholarship - Michael Bathke

Overmyer Family Scholarship - Andrew Kasten, Taylor Wuethrich

Jeanette Moncel Memorial Scholarship - Dakota Jackson

Jeff Moncel/Phil Pixey Memorial Scholarship - Ashlund Rehn

William J. Hubbard Memorial Scholarship - Shyla Wenzel

Angie Huber Memorial Scholarship - Jadyn Hudson

Betty Rebeck Memorial Scholarship - Renee Conner

Freshour Scholarships - Sarah Johns,  Ethan Shannon, Brandon Stevens, Shyla Wenzel

Foundation Scholarship - Ashlund Rehn

James Henderson Memorial Scholarship - Brandon Stevens

Doris Brase Scholarship - Corri Shepherd

Leah Habib Psychology/Counseling Scholarship - Elyssa Pinks

Coop Elevator Scholarship - Ethan Shannon

Ralph and Carol Tanner Memorial Scholarship - Caitlynn Brigman

West Central Scholarships - Renee Conner, Jadyn Hudson, Sarah Johns, Brandon Stevens, Michael Bathke, Ethan Shannon, Corri Shepherd, Courtney Isch, Kaelie Eberhart, Shyla Wenzel

  
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Local News Briefs

Indiana Election Division to perform voter list maintenance

In the absence of an election in 2025, the Indiana Election Division will perform routine voter list maintenance in an effort to maintain accurate voter rolls, reports Pulaski County Clerk JoLynn Behny.

 Beginning mid-May, registered voters with an “active” voter status will receive the first in a series of two postcards to verify the registered voter’s correct address. If the information on the post card is correct, the registered voter does not need to take any action.

I-65 to have overnight lane closures near State Road 14

 JASPER COUNTY - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction will have overnight lane closures on I-65 from mile marker 217 to 223 (between SR 10 and SR 114) beginning on or after Monday, May 12.

I-65 will be reduced to one lane in the area where work is occurring during the overnight hours of approximately 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Work will be ongoing through mid-October.

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.

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.”

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. 

  

Indiana News

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.

Gov. Braun signs HB1144

INDIANAPOLIS (May 6) – Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signed HB1144 which will make some adjustments in the state’s court systems.

Pulaski Superior Court and seven other rural courts have been spared from closure, following revisions made late last month to the proposed bill approved by both the state house and senate April 24 in the Indiana General Assembly.

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.

  

Post News

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.

West Central School Board honored by Indiana School Boards Association

FRANCESVILLE - The West Central School Corporation School Board has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) with an Exemplary Governance Award (EGA) for calendar year 2024 for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to student success and professional learning.

Only 124 school boards in the State of Indiana earned awards through the EGA program this year.

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.

BraunAbility to expand Winamac facilities with new product line

WINAMAC - BraunAbility has announced a $3.8 million investment in its Winamac operations to support production of the new BraunAbility Ram ProMaster.

This funding will cover land acquisition, land work, fencing, drainage and building improvements. Construction, utilizing local contractors, will continue through Spring 2026.

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.