A $500 donation will provide every student at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School a new book for Christmas. Winamac Allaince Bank office manager Kelsie Zellers delivered the surprise to these excited students.
These youth fill backpacks of food every week at First Christian Church in Francesville to help their classmates in need. Alliance team members Shane Pilarski, Emily Campbell and Alyssa Delph dropped off $500 to support their efforts on Giving Tuesday.

Early estimates predict total online and offline donations totaled $1.95 billion on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Alliance Bank chose to join the movement this year and blessed seven organizations in their region with a special gift of $500 each.

Benton Community Food & Service Co-opmembers work hard to keep inventory, stock shelves, and serve one another from their building on the Oxford Town Square. The Co-op provides basic household supplies and food to over 200 households each month.

Eastern Pulaski Elementary Schoolwill use its donation to give the gift of reading to its students. Principal Jill Collins said each of the 550 students in the elementary in Winamac will receive a new book for Christmas.

First Christian Church Backpack Pantryteaches the church’s youth to serve others. Each week the youth group fills backpacks of food to be distributed to their classmates in need at West Central.

Jasper Newton Foundationis seeking donations to grow its community grant funds. The Foundation currently has an opportunity for a 2-to-1 match from Lilly Endowment, Inc., turning this $500 donation into $1,500 for the Foundation.

“Alliance Bank is everywhere,” shared Brienne Hooker on the Foundation’s Facebook page. “They show up to partner with great community organizations and events to celebrate who we are and what we do. We could not be more thankful for their community-minded approach to banking. Alliance Bank’s trust in what we do as a community foundation is something we celebrate this season.”

North White Food Pantryserves over 100 elderly and family households per month from its storefront in downtown Monon. Devon Querry, a retired pharmacist, has volunteered with the organization for 20 years and said this donation will help them purchase hams to be distributed in December for the holidays.

Operation Starfishcame to life this year as a project of the Leadership White County class. By the end of the school year, they hope to collect enough donations to fill 80 backpacks with essentials that can be given to White County children who must be placed in foster care.

Unmasking Lafayettewill hold its sixth annual Masquerade Ball on Feb. 15. The non-profit holds the event to help promote little known non-profits in community. This year’s ball will benefit 6th Alarm Peer Support Group, serving the much-needed emotional wellness of local fire fighters, police officers, and other first responders.

By the close of 2019, Alliance Bank will have donated over $55,000 back into local non-profit organizations.

 

Alliance Bank is a locally-owned community bank, proudly serving the residents of Francesville, Monon, Monticello, Otterbein, Oxford, Rensselaer, Winamac and surrounding communities since 1930. Learn more online at myalliancebank.com or call 888-567-2101.

  
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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

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 out break 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.