Graduation ceremonies for the Winamac Community High School Class of 2021 will be at 7 p.m., Friday, June 4, at the football field.

The award recipients were as follows:

Scholarships:

American Legion Post #71- Megan Wentz

Katherine L. Brown- Aubrey Gearhart, Reece Parks

Thomas E. and Ola M. Carneal- Valerie Field

Marshall and Lola Carper- Carson Bennett, Sophie Dickinson

Coca-Cola Scholarships– Gavin Stonebraker, Paxton Wallace

Eastern Pulaski Community School Board- Aubrey Gearhart

Ralph E. And Sarah M. Horner- Anna Lucy, Matthew Swartzell 

Everett R. & Frieda G. Houghton Scholarships– Rebecca Biros, Jason Tankersley

Judge Jack Richert Memorial Scholarship– Cale Pesaresi

Lightstream Scholarship– Carson Bennett, Rebecca Biros, Aubrey Gearhart 

Albert Lee Weaver Memorial Scholarship– Matthew Swartzell

Don Chapman Creative Writing Memorial Scholarship– Grace Schooler 

Earl D. Roudebush Memorial- Megan Wentz

Eastern Pulaski Teachers’ Association Scholarship- Aubrey Gearhart, Margaret Smith

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship- Patrick Kiefer

WCHS Athletic Boosters Club Scholarships– Jason Tankersley

Bob Goble Memorial- Megan Wentz

William O. (Billy) Goble Memorial- Hannah Wentz

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Scholarship– Carson Bennett, Rebecca Biros

Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship– Emily Rausch

Winamac Kiwanis Club- Carson Bennett

Winamac Lions Club Scholarships– Cameron Benesh, Grace Schooler

Winamac Fraternal Order of Eagles #2580 Scholarship– Carson Bennett, Rebecca Biros, Taylor Perry, Cassady Sobczak, Hannah Wentz

Alliance Bank Scholarship– Carson Bennett

J. Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Scholarships– Carson Bennett, Sophie Dickinson, Aubrey Gearhart, Reece Parks, Emily Rausch, Grace Schooler, Molly Watts, Hannah Wentz

Alberta J. Barnhouse Memorial Teacher Scholarship– Melody Marlow

Linda L. Keys Braun Memorial Scholarship– Cassady Sobczak

Conn Family Scholarship Awards– Aubrey Gearhart, Reece Parks 

Community Foundation Scholarship– Rebecca Biros

Galbreath- Cale Pesaresi

Giving Back Scholarship–Aubrey Gearhart 

Everett and Ethel Knebel Scholarship– Anna Lucy

Roland & Nancy Lowry Memorial Scholarship– Taylor Perry

Winamac Rotary Scholarship– Molly Watts

Pulaski County Soil and Water Conservation Award- Molly Watts

Good Oil/BP Healthcare Scholarship- Emily Rausch

Alexandra (Ali) Gibson Memorial Scholarship- Melody Marlow

Tom Hoover Scholarship- Cale Pesaresi

John M. & Marjean Fritz Memorial Scholarship- Margaret Smith

Northern Indiana Power from the Past Scholarship- Matthew Swartzell

W.D. Cumberland 4-H Scholarship- Margaret Smith

Fulton County REMC Scholarship- Jason Tankersley

Fulton County REMC Student Director Scholarship- Margaret Smith

Kankakee Valley REMC Operation Round Up Scholarship- Emily Rausch

Murray Law Scholarship- Rebecca Biros

Haley Fox Memorial Scholarship- Emily Rausch, Margaret Smith

Connie Weaver-Denham Memorial Scholarship- Anni Anglim

Edmund J. Russell Medical Scholarship - Jason Tankersley 

MMI High School Select Scholarship - Hadley Herstad

 

Special Awards:

Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Award- Molly Watts

 

Winamac High School Athletic Awards:

Athletes of the Year Awards: Carson Bennett, Aubrey Gearhart

9-Letter Award Winners: Carson Bennett, Trent Fox, Aubrey Gearhart, Brayden Lynch, Emily Rausch, Margaret Smith, Jason Tankersley

12-Letter Award Winners: Margaret Smith, Jason Tankersley

HNAC Sportsmanship Awards:             Emily Rausch, Isaiah Wilson

Eugene Cato Scholarship: Aubrey Gearhart

 

  
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Local News Briefs

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.

Yakym district staff to hold local mobile office hours May 7 in Medaryville

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) has announced that his staff will hold mobile office hours in Pulaski County May 7, in Medaryville.

Yakym’s mobile office will visit throughout Indiana's Second District in May to assist constituents with casework questions.

Stop signs to be added to two county intersections

The Pulaski County Highway Department will add stop signs Monday (April 28) to two county road intersections – one in southeast Rich Grove Township, and the second in northwest Monroe Township.

The new stop signs were approved April 14 in an ordinance adopted by the county commissioners.

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 programs, activities for April

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for April. They include a celebration of National Library Week, a kids’ caring for the environment program, a Ladybug Welcome Sign craft, and an Earth Day craft.

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

Indiana State Parks offer free admission May 4 for ‘Welcome Weekend’

INDIANAPOLIS - Celebrate the start of the outdoor recreation season with free admission to all Indiana State Parks properties Sunday, May 4, the second day of “Welcome Weekend” and the opening day of Visit Indiana Week.

Find an Indiana State Parks property and what’s new there at on.IN.gov/stateparks. If you’ve never visited, on.IN.gov/dnr-welcome offers helpful tips. 

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. 

2025 Indiana General Assembly: Bill Watch

Members of the Indiana General Assembly are working through proposed legislation on such topics such as education, health care, housing, property tax reform, responsible management of water resources, and much more. Gov. Mike Braun has now begun the process of signing passed legislation into law.

The 2025 legislative session runs January through April 29. This is a “long session” during which legislators will craft a two-year state budget. The status of bills under consideration, in both the House and Senate, may be viewed here: IGA | Bills for 2025 Session.  

 

Indiana Health News

Measles cases climb to 800 nationwide; 8 in Indiana

Also: respiratory illness updates

INDIANAPOLIS (April 21) — The Indiana Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of measles and working with local health officials to help stop the spread of infection. The current reported cases are connected to each other but at this time there are no known links to outbreaks in other states.

Eight cases have been reported in the Indiana, all in Allen County.

  

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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.

Chamber presents Don, Lynn Darda with 2025 Halleck Award

The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce presented the 2025 Halleck Community Service Award to Don and Lynn Darda of Winamac at its annual award banquet Thursday evening (April 24), at the Winamac VFW.

The Dardas are both retired teachers in the Winamac schools and have been enthusiastic volunteers in a variety of projects throughout the years. 

Pulaski Superior Court appears saved

INDIANAPOLIS (April 24) – Pulaski Superior Court and seven other rural courts have been spared from closure, following revisions made to HB1144 approved by both the state house and senate Thursday evening in the Indiana General Assembly.

The legislation is now pending the approval of Gov. Mike Braun.

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.

Community Foundation awards $15,000 in grants

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC) has announced $15,000 has been awarded in grants to local nonprofits and community organizations.

The following projects and organizations have received funding:

  • $5,000 to Pulaski County Historical Society – “We’re Moving!”
  • $10,000 to Pulaski Memorial Hospital – for a Community Health Worker