Three Republicans ran for the open state representative seat for District 16 to succeed retiring State Rep. Doug Gutwein. In the Pulaski County portion of the vote, Kendall Culp of Jasper County received 649 votes, followed by Barbara Neihouser of Francesville with 402 and Bryan Washburn of Jasper County with 344.

Circuit court clerk JoLynn Behny received 895 votes, to her challenger Patty Sullivan's 677 votes, while assessor Holly VanDerAA won 913 votes compared to her challenger Shianne Zellers' 755 votes.

For County Council Dist. 1, Brad Bonnell defeated Stephanie Wheeler 278-179. In the other contested county council race, Mike Tiede defeated Bill Boehning 290-178 in Dist. 4.

In the Winamac Town Council at-large race, Alvin Parish and Danyelle Weaver each collected 151 votes, to Jim Watkins' 149 votes for the two available council seats.

In the contested Monroe Township Trustee race, incumbent Michelle Schmicker won 333 votes to challenger Debra Winter's 213 votes. In the three-way race for Salem Township Trustee, Mike Gayer had 139 votes, Sara Strus had 94, and Jay Johnson had 25.

Republican voters selected Doug Gutwein, Dan Murphy, JoLynn Behny and Holly VanDerAa as delegates to the state convention.

The Pulaski County voting totals, by precinct, will be added to this article later on Wednesday.

 

Voter Turnout

 Pulaski County had a 21.71 percent voter turnout for the 2022 Indiana Primary Election Tuesday, as reported by the county election board (compared to 31.03 percent in the 2020 Primary).

A total of 1,975 voters cast ballots, out of a total 9,098 registered voters. (Those numbers were 2,375 voters out of a total 7,653 registered in 2020.) Of those who voted, 1,431 cast their ballots on election day, while 454 participated in early in-person voting, and 90 took advantage of mail-in voting.

 

The Pulaski County voting totals, by precinct, were as follows: (includes absentee votes)

*Incumbent

 

Republican Ballot

Candidate

B

C

F

H

IC

J

M1

M2

M3

M4

RG

S

T

VB

WP

TOTAL

U.S. SENATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Todd Young*

 54  65  52  66  65  64  103  99  99  94  41  192  67  75  112  1,248
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DIST. 2                                
Jackie Walorski*  60  61  62  74  71  66  119  97  108  106  46  219  72  90  126  1,377
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 16                                
Kendell Culp  30  35  43    37  31  76  74  65  55  21  116      66  649
Barbara Neihouser  23  12  20    29  27  36  33  34  44  6  96      42  402
Bryan Washburn  18  29  16    22  28  29  35  36  27  24  51      30  344
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 17                                
Jack Jordan*        57                  69  72   198 
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 59TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT                                
Kelly M. Gaumer*  61  60  62  75  67  63  106  112  107  102  40 194  70   80  115 1,322 
PULASKI COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK                                 
JoLynn Behny*  38  32  39  50  44  52  82  91  76  78  27 106  48  60  72  895 
Patricia (Patty) Sullivan  29  36  38  42  41  27  60  49  54  49  20 101  39  35  57  677 
PULASKI COUNTY SHERIFF                                
Chris R. Schramm  68  67  72  82  79  72  128  131  121  114  45 220  80  93  123  1,495
PULASKI COUNTY CORONER                                
Jon Maxwell Frain*  59  68  64  73  69  74  118  121  104  114  45 214  72  83  124  1,402 
PULASKI COUNTY SURVEYOR                                
No candidate filed                                
PULASKI COUNTY ASSESSOR                                 
Lorena H. (Holly) VanDerAa*   40  43  38  40  50  49  65  68  66  74  24  179  43  49  85  913
Shianne M. Zellers  29  24  45  52  37  36  83  81  69  56  23  59  54  57  50  755
PULASKI COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (Vote for 1)                                
Ronald (Rudy) DeSabatine  21  16  24  23  23  25  49  39  43  33  16  78  33  30  39  492
John Mike McClure*  22  29  34  53  49  27  59  76  70  62  14  107  30  53  56  741
Laura Wheeler  26  24  21  22  17  29  39  30  31  31  20  49  28  23  38  428
PULASKI COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1                                
Bradley J. Bonnell        56      84  84            54    278
Stephanie M. Wheeler        33      53  47            46    179
PULASKI COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2                                
Jeffery K. Richwine  64        79        116  107            366
PULASKI COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3                                
Brian Young*      28      45          44    47      164
PULASKI COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4                                 
William (Bill) Boehning    29                    97      52  178
Michael Troy (Big Mike) Tiede*    44                    157      89  290
                                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Democrat Ballot    

Candidate

B

C

F

H

IC

J

M1

M2

M3

M4

RG

S

T

VB

WP

TOTAL

U.S. SENATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

 5  12  11  13  10  3  6  20  20  10  5  16  34  12  11  188

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 2

                               

Paul D. Steury

 3  10  9  12  11  3  6  18  18  9  4  12  30  10  12  167

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 16

                               

No candidate filed

                               

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 17

                               

No candidate filed

                               

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 59TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No candidate filed

                               

PULASKI COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No candidate filed

                               

PULASKI COUNTY SHERIFF

                               

No candidate filed

                               

PULASKI COUNTY CORONER

                               

Charles E. Heinsen

 8

 10

15 

18 

10 

29 

149 

PULASKI COUNTY SURVEYOR

                               

Jenny Weaver-Keller*

 11

11 

 14

12 

20 

19 

13 

12 

35 

12 

12 

195 

PULASKI COUNTY ASSESSOR

                               

No candidate filed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PULASKI COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 

                               

No candidate filed

                               

PULASKI COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1

                               

No candidate filed

                               

PULASKI COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2

                               

No candidate filed

                               

PULASKI COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3

                               

Josh Stacy

     8     3          7    30      48

PULASKI COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4

                               

No candidate filed

                               

 

 

Local News Briefs

Pulaski County GOP caucus June 21 to fill county council vacancy

The Pulaski County Republican Party has issued a notice that it will hold a caucus at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, June 21, to fill a vacancy on the county council. The caucus will be held at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac.

Party chairman Kenneth Boswell reports Dist. 3 councilman Jerry Locke has resigned effective June 30. A former county commissioner, Locke joined the council in July 2022 to fill a vacancy. He was then elected to a four-year term in November that year. His successor will fill the remainder of that term through 2026.

Circus comes to town June 17

Save on pre-sale tickets

WINAMAC - The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Winamac Tuesday, June 17, at the Winamac Town Park for two shows, the first starting at 5:30 p.m., and the second beginning at 7 p.m. Each show lasts about an hour and a half.

The event is sponsored by the Winamac Kiwanis Club.

Pulaski County Farmers Market open for 2025 season

Pulaski County Farmers Market is open for the summer season with a weekly location in Winamac.

The Market features fresh produce, plus, local meats, maple syrup, honey, eggs, baked goods, sweet treats, cut flowers and coffee. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturdays June through September, on Main Street in front of the courthouse in Winamac.

Francesville ‘Family Fun in Park’ June 28

FRANCESVILLE – The Uptown Project, in partnership with West Central Youth League, will sponsor its “Family Fun in the Park,” from 6 p.m. to sunset, Saturday, June 28.

The public is welcome to join in for a fun evening of fellowship at the Francesville Town Park.

PCPL activities, programs listed for June

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for June. They include the Summer Reading Program, a youth improve camp, a children’s program on bubbles, and a stuffed animal sleepover.

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

4C Health purchases Curtis Building from PMH

PERU - 4C Health is marking its 50th year in business with an exciting development for Pulaski County operations with the purchase of the Curtis Building from Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

The building is located north of Winamac, just off U.S. 35, at 2418 Curtis Drive.

Yakym surprises 'Hoosier Heroes' with Congressional records

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27) –Congressman Rudy Yakym honored two local first responders Tuesday recognizing their “exceptional service and commitment to their communities.”

Pulaski County Deputy Christopher Parish and Culver Community Police Chief Ryleigh Carr received entries into the Congressional Record.

Young, colleagues address shortage of mental health providers in schools

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27) – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) reintroduced the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act to address the shortage of mental health providers in schools by boosting the pipeline of graduate students trained to become school psychologists, counselors, and social workers.

“Access to mental health resources improves the safety, well-being, and academic success of Hoosier students,” said Sen. Young. “Our bill will both support the school-based mental health workforce and address the critical need for these professionals.”

Pulaski County unemployment rate drops to 2.4% in April

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 2.4 percent in April, down from 3.1 percent in March, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday, (May 22). The rate was 3.1 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,777 employed persons in a labor force of 6,943 in April. In March those numbers were 6,753 of 6,967. A year ago the numbers were 6,388 of 6.591.

 

Post News

CFoPC awards$17,000 to community organizations

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC)  announced Thursday (June 5) $17,000 has been awarded in grants to four local nonprofits and community organizations.

The Foundation works to strengthen the community through funding, convening and fostering collaboration among nonprofits to amplify their impact.

Winamac Community HS presents 2025 senior awards

WINAMAC - Winamac Community High School has announced its 2025 Senior Awards winners, honoring graduates for various academic and athletic awards, and scholarships.

The awards were presented at the annual Senior Awards program Friday evening (May 30).

Winamac Community HS 2025 commencement exercises held June 1

Senior photos featured

WINAMAC - Commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 at Winamac Community High School were held Sunday June 1, at the high school gymnasium.

Diplomas were presented to 81 seniors.

Human Services celebrates 50 years

Pulaski County Human Services (PCHS) continued the celebration of its golden anniversary Wednesday (May 28) at its annual Senior Citizen Health and Resource Fair in Star City.

PCHS is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to low-income, disabled, and elderly households, as well as general public-transportation and referral services in Pulaski County.

West Central HS awards diplomas to 41 seniors

Senior photos featured

FRANCESVILLE - The 58th annual commencement exercises at West Central High School were held Sunday (May 25), in the school gymnasium. Diplomas were awarded to 41 seniors.

The program opened with a baccalaureate service at 2 p.m., sponsored by the West Central Ministerial Association, followed by the commencement ceremonies.