Tanner Hampton

Tanner, son of John and Leslie Hampton, will graduate from NJSP High School in May. His educational goals are to obtain a bachelor’s degree in the medical field with hopes of becoming an orthopedic surgeon someday.

He has been involved in school activities including student council, National Honor Society, science and math bowls, and the Principal Student Advisor committee. He is also active in football, swimming, and golf. He was also the co-creator/co-host for the school podcast.

Tanner has volunteered with youth basketball and football camps, blood drives, elder care transport, lifeguard/swim instructor at school for children, and helped with vacation Bible school and children’s helper at his church.

Each Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship provides full tuition, required fees and a special allocation of up to $900 per year for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis leading to a baccalaureate degree at any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholars may also participate in the Lilly Scholars Network (LSN), which connects scholars with resources and opportunities to be active leaders on their campuses and in their communities. Both the scholarship program and LSN are supported by grants from Lilly Endowment to Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI).

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is open to all Pulaski County high school seniors who will graduate with a diploma from an accredited Indiana high school and who intend to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an Indiana school. Several scholarship applications from Pulaski County students were received and considered by the Community Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee. Candidates are nominated following an online application and an oral interview/presentation process. After the field of applicants was narrowed down, the nominee was submitted to the statewide administrator of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program, ICI, for the selection of the scholarship recipient.

Founded in 1948, ICI serves as the collective voice for the state’s 29 private, nonprofit colleges and universities.

Lilly Endowment created the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program for the 1998-1999 school year and has supported the program every year since with tuition grants totaling in excess of $439 million. More than 5,000 Indiana students have received the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship since the program’s inception.

  
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Holcomb directs flags to be lowered in tribute to President Carter

INDIANAPOLIS - Gov. Eric Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff across Indiana in honor and tribute to the memory of President James Earl Carter, Jr.

Carter, the 39th president of the U.S. passed away Sunday (Dec. 29), at age 100, in his hometown of Plains, Ga. He served in the White House from 1977 to 1981.

PCPL announces January programs

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for January. Events include Kids’ Winter Bingo, a Polar Bear story time, a Dragonfly Diamond Art Plant Stick craft, and a Winter Foods from the Wild children’s program.

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.

NIPFP Farm Toy Show Jan. 19

The annual Farm Toy Show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19, at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School (Entrance 6), in Winamac.

The event, sponsored by the Northern Indiana Power From the Past, Inc., usually attracts over 2,000 visitors from near and far. Admission is $1; children ages 12 and under will be admitted free. Lunch (including homemade pie for dessert) and concessions will be available.

Tax planning for farm families program Jan. 29

Looking for strategies to reduce your tax burden? Thinking about what you can deduct, capitalize or depreciate? What about all that land, equipment, equity - even your own retirement?

Tax planning for farmers is important, but it’s also complicated. That’s why the Keller Advisory Group, Inc. and the Community Foundation of Pulaski County have partnered for an event to offer professional advice.

Pulaski Christmas Lights return for 35th year

PULASKI – The annual Pulaski Christmas Lights displays returns this year and will be lit from 5 to 11 p.m., nightly beginning Sunday, Nov. 24 through Monday, Jan. 1, for public viewing.

Returning favorites include lighted (and many animated) Santas, reindeer, angels, Nativity scenes, farm animals, storefronts, gingerbread persons, Christmas trees and the signature wreath arch. This year will also feature many updated and new light displays.

  

Indiana News

Pulaski County unemployment rate up at 3.9% in November

Pulaski County's unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent in November, up from 3.5 percent in October, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (Dec. 23). The rate was 2.7 percent a year ago.

The state's November unemployment rate was 4.4 percent (seasonally adjusted), the same as October. The November 2023 rate was 3.5 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in November (seasonally adjusted), the same as September. A year ago, the national rate was 3.7 percent. 

OCRA announces 20 communities to receive more than $3.6 million in federal grants

INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 19) – Pulaski County and Kewanna are among 20 Indiana communities which will receive a portion of more than $3.6 million in Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grants and Planning Grants through the Community Development Block Grant program.

The announcement was made Thursday by  Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).

Reps. Culp, Jordan to serve on key House committees

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16) – State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jack Jordan (R-Bremen) recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse. (Both legislators’ districts include portions of Pulaski County.)

House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms.

Yakym selected to serve on Ways and Means Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) has been selected by the House Republican Steering Committee to serve on the House Ways and Means Committee in the 119th Congress.

The Committee on Ways and Means, the oldest tax-writing body in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1789, shapes fiscal legislation including taxes, tariffs, and social service programs.

Indiana COVID-19 News

Respiratory illnesses at moderate levels statewide

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Health reported Dec. 26 that COVID-like illness emergency department visits numbered 483 statewide from Dec. 13-19, up 97 from its previous weekly report.

There were no state COVID-19 hospital admissions (Dec. 17-23) unchanged from the week before. The state reported one COVID death in the seven-day period (reflects confirmed COVID deaths reported to IDH).

  

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Holidays can be hard

Ask for help if you need it

The holiday season is often a time of joy, celebration and connection with loved ones.

However, for many, it can also bring challenges such as stress, loneliness or heightened emotions. Stressful family dynamics, financial pressures, or even the societal expectation to feel cheerful can amplify existing struggles. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, there are resources and individuals ready to help.

Life-saving Narcan now available in Francesville

FRANCESVILLE - In a proactive effort to address the opioid crisis, the Pulaski County Drug-Free Council has partnered with the Town of Francesville and the Pulaski County Health Department to offer free Narcan (naloxone) kits to community members.

The outdoor Narcan box is located on the west side of the Francesville Fire Department, in the alley between the fire department and Rod’s Pizzeria.

The Gift of Public Transportation

By: Ashley Bice, AVP/Marketing Director

Most people don’t have to think twice about jumping in their vehicles and driving to the places they need to go - work, school, shopping and appointments.

Imagine what it would be like having that taken away from you. Your eyesight starts failing. You are laid off and cannot afford gas. Your car breaks down and it’s a few weeks before you can get it repaired.

Hoover appointed to county election board

Aaron Hoover of Winamac has been appointed as the Democrat representative to the Pulaski County Election Board, according to an announcement made Wednesday by Pulaski County Democratic Chairman Doug Denton.

Hoover succeeds Jessye Gilley as the party representative to the election board.

West Central School Board receives updates on swimming pool renovation

FRANCESVILLE – The West Central School Board heard an update on the school’s swimming pool renovation at its Dec. 5 meeting.

Superintendent Dr. Cathy Rowe outlined the various aspects of the project and reported the total cost when completed will approach nearly $350,000.