A total of 5,909 Pulaski County voters cast ballots. That’s 65.74% of the county’s 8,988 registered voters. Well over half of county voters cast their ballots before election day. Early in-person voters numbered 2,627, and there were 584 who voted by mail. Election day voters totaled 2,698. Also county voters cast 1,877 straight-party votes, 346 Democrat and 1,531 Republican.

In the county commissioner Dist. 1 race, Republican Maurice Loehmer won over Democrat Douglas Denton. Republican Charles Mellon was unopposed for the Dist. 2 contest.

In the county council at-large race all three Republicans, Ken Boswell, Adam Loehmer and Tim Overmyer won out over the fourth candidate, Democrat Renee Calabrese.

Republican Laura Wheeler won her bid for a second term as county auditor. Republican Sue Fox was also re-elected county recorder. Republican Teresa Bryant was unopposed in her run as county treasurer.

Winamac will have a new clerk/treasurer with the election of Kendra Craft who was unopposed in the election. Town council members Judy Heater and Tom Murray were re-elected. They will be joined by newcomer Democrat Larry Weaver.

In the Eastern Pulaski Community School Board election, winners representing the three Monroe/Jefferson Township seats were incumbent Beth Ruff (25.6% of vote), and newcomers Jimmy Terry and Scott Hanson. Rob Zeider was elected, unopposed, to represent Van Buren Township.

West Central School Board candidates were all unopposed. They are incumbents Dennis Gutwein, Jonathan Gutwein and Mandy Sharpe, along with Jacob Tanner.

 

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2020 Pulaski County Election Results:

(*Denotes Incumbent)

(D) - Democrat   (L) - Libertarian   (R) - Republican

 

The Pulaski County voting totals, by precinct, are posted below.

 

*Incumbent

 

 

Candidate

B

C

F

H

IC

J

M1

M2

M3

M4

RG

S

T

VB

WP

TOTAL

U.S. President

                                

(R) Donald Trump*

160 234 234 253 223 220 300 287 350 300 229 510 329 295 322 4,246

(D) Joseph Biden

48 87 65 77 79 52 120 161 152 103 97 99 136 97 90 1,463

(L) Jo Jorgensen

1 5 7 1 6 5 9 6 11 12 3 7 2 7 11 97

Indiana Governor

                                

(R) Eric Holcomb*

137 213 203 213 199 185 294 294 331 277 215 462 306 258 287 3,874

(D) Woodrow Myers

38 66 58 60 56 40 71 109 104 67 70 73 88 64 55 1,019

(L) Donald Rainwater

34 45 45 57 47 49 64 47 78 62 44 82 62 78 81 875

Indiana Attorney General

                                

(R) Todd Rokita

148 221 227 239 204 217 311 300 345 289 213 481 299 291 313 4,098

(D) Jonathan Weinzapfel

51 95 74 77 89 53 107 137 136 104 101 113 133 87 97 1,454

U.S. Rep. Dist. 2

                                

(R) Jackie Walorski*

163 241 228 248 224 222 325 304 367 298 229 512 320 302 334 4,317

(D) Patricia Hackett

50 82 75 80 74 53 104 141 143 106 99 104 138 89 86 1,424

State Sen. Dist. 5

                                

(R) Ed Charbonneau*

154 232 232 239 222 223 314 301 348 297 233 500 311 296 325 4,227

(D) Luke Bohm   

 52 89 69 80 70 54 107 140 147 102 88 102 134 88 92 1,414

State Rep. Dist. 16

                                

(R) Douglas Gutwein*

158 227 226 242 225 221 318 302 379 310 232 494 319 309 317 4,279

(D) Michael Lovely

53 98 74 80 76 53 106 140 121 95 89 126 126 83 105 1,425

County Auditor

                                

(R) Laura Wheeler *

130 224 200 221 199 198 263 244 269 256 219 445 287 253 292 3,700

(D) Carmin Ruff

74 95 102 108 100 72 164 201 238 149 100 158 156 139 127 1,983

County Recorder

                                

(R) Susan Fox*

165 230 231 255 248 222 341 326 397 314 228 521 263 309 338 4,388

(D) Criston Zehner

38 89 71 70 51 50 85 117 107 87 91 82 188 84 77 1,287

County Treasurer

                                

(R) Teresa Bryant*

170 246 254 272 248 235 351 354 100 340 249 547 348 327 360 4,716

Commissioner Dist.1

                                

(R) Maurice Loehmer

 144 213 230 255 222 200 311 290 354 284 214 468 303 294 309 4,091

(D) Douglas Denton

60 102 72 74 76 68 105 147 144 115 100 125 151 93 107 1,539

Commissioner Dist. 2

                                

(R) Charles Mellon Jr.

 183 257 254 264 251 241 354 369 430 346 255 572 342 325 377 4,820

Co. Council at-large  
(Vote for 3)

                                

(R) Kenneth Boswell*

88 116 140 149 132 127 198 221 232 202 123 310 163 184 199 2,584

(R) Adam Loehmer

 115 112 182 217 197 153 294 284 341 258 136 321 263 272 228 3,373

(R) Tim Overmyer

 116 152 172 200 171 159 262 258 306 258 134 371 257 255 251 3,312

(D) Renee Calabrese

 74 96 105 122 112 82 170 220 248 189 89 156 154 148 134 2,099
                                 

Medaryville Town Council – at large
(Vote for 3)

                                

(R) Arthur Conley

                             116 116

(R) Joe Jackson Jr.

                             100 100

(R) Suzanna Wilcoson

                             105 105

(D) Judy Harwood

                             81 81

Medaryville Town Clerk-Treasurer

                                

(R) Stacy Conley*

                             166 116

Winamac Town Council – at large
(Vote for 3)

                                
(R) Judy Heater*             159 133 127 182           601

(R) Tom Murray*

             143 116 97 151           507

(R) James Watkins*

             137 119 98 135           489

(D) Larry Weaver

             141 127 119 144           531

Winamac Town Clerk-Treasurer

                                

(R) Kendra Craft

             221 177 170 229           797
                                 

Eastern Pulaski Community School Board
Non-partisan

                                

Van Buren
 Rob Zeider

 3   168 214 210 54 276 272 330 275       277   2,079

 Monroe
(Vote for 3)

                                

Deke DeMarco*

0   100 126 123 34 171 175 214 155       150   1,248

Larry Beach*

0   103 133 113 32 168 189 195 159       148   1,240

Beth Ruff*

 4   128 170 164 46 236 240 285 230       214   1,717

Kyle Johnson

 4   82 109 80 19 152 184 173 145       117   1,065

Jimmy Terry

 0   120 122 107 33 168 169 231 174       145   1,269

Scott Hanson

 4   109 147 138 30 174 176 230 160       207   1,375

West Central School Board
 Non-partisan

                                

Amanda Sharpe*
White Post Twp.

 125 140       111           454     291 1,121

Jacob Tanner
Jefferson Twp.

 124 150       123           436     273 1,106

Dennis Gutwein*
At-large

 150 159       128           484     302 1,223

Jonathon Gutwein*
Gillam Twp.

 120 145       133           413     262 1,053

 

 


  
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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.