Winamac Community High School 2022 Senior Scholarship Winners (EPCS photo)

The award recipients were as follows:

Scholarships:

American Legion Post #71- Eric Schwartz

Katherine L. Brown - Brendan Day, Ella Gearhart

Marshall and Lola Carper -Kate Collins, Jaden Terry

Coca-Cola Scholarships – Kingsley Kroft, Shaun Pratt

Charles and Lenore Keitzer Memorial Scholarship - Beau Brandt

Everett R. & Frieda G. Houghton Scholarships – Ayddan Hartle, Alyssa Villanueva

Winamac Fraternal Order of Eagles #2580 Scholarship – Russell Compton, Samantha Conner, Max Murray, Carmela Penicaro, Jaxon Roudebush, Eric Schwartz, Jaden Terry, McKenzie Terry, Mackenzie Wheeler

Edmund J. Russell Medical Scholarship - Kaya Campbell

Distinguished Young Women of Winamac, sponsored by, Braunability & First Federal Savings Bank - Kelsey Conner

Co-Alliance Scholarship - Kirsten Calloway

PSI IOTA XI Scholarship - Kelsey Conner

Eastern Pulaski Community School Board Scholarship - Raymond Link

IU Kokomo Scholarships - Keira Bucinski, Brenna Day, Brooke-Lynne Ulerick

Connie Weaver-Denham Memorial Scholarship - Caedyn Weaver

Eastern Pulaski Teachers’ Association Scholarship - Max Murray, Caroline Niewiadomski

Haley Fox Memorial Scholarship - Rylee Daugherty

Fulton County REMC Scholarship - Hayden Clark

Lightstream Scholarship – Brendan Day, Kaya Campbell

Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship - Kate Collins

Impossible to Fail Scholarship - Kate Collins

Pulaski County Soil and Water Conservation Award - Jacob Housinger

WCHS Athletic Boosters Club Scholarships – Beau Brandt, Kate Collins

Herbert Hoch and Martha Hoch Scholarships – Kaya Campbell, Kate Collins, Brendan Day, Ella Gearhart, Caroline Niewiadomski, Cole Olds, McKenzie Terry, Caedyn Weaver

Winamac Kiwanis Club - Kirsten Calloway

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Scholarship – Keira Buckinsi, Rylee Daugherty

Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship – Raymond Link

Winamac Lions Club Scholarships – Keira Bucinski, Anthony Huizar

Ed Bahler Sr., Innovation and Construction Scholarship - Jaden Terry

Indiana College Core - Keira Bucinski, Cristian Cardenas, Kate Collins, Rylee Daugherty, Brendan Day, Emily Hagen, Justin Harnois, Ayddan Hartle, Anthony Huizar, Skylar Keeney, Joanna Miller, Shaun Pratt, Alexis Sheets, Brooke-Lynne Ulerick, Mackenzie Wheeler

Pulaski County Farm Bureau Scholarship - Brendan Day

Bob Goble Memorial - Joanna Miller

Bowden Family Student Althlete Scholarship - Alexis Sheets

Judge Jack Richert Memorial Scholarship – Truman Johansen

Earl D. Roudebush Memorial - Jaden Terry

William O. (Billy) Goble Memorial - Jaxon Roudebush

Ralph E. And Sarah M. Horner - Caroline Niewiadomski, Caedyn Weaver

Good Oil/BP Healthcare Scholarship - Kaya Campbell

Don O. & Mary Good Memorial Scholarship - Beau Brandt

Giving Back Scholarship – Brendan Day

Everett and Ethel Knebel Scholarship – Kirsten Calloway

Alexandra (Ali) Gibson Memorial Scholarship - McKenzie Mitchell

Paul Baker Memorial Scholarship - Alyssa Villanueva

Alberta J. Barnhouse Memorial Teacher Scholarship – Caroline Niewiadomski

Linda L. Keys Braun Memorial Scholarship – Clay Kistler

Don Chapman Creative Writing Memorial Scholarship – Heather Rak

Conn Family Scholarship Awards – Brendan Day, Ella Gearhart 

Galbreath - Anthony Huizar

Agnes Hartman Memorial Scholarship - Beau Brandt

Tom Hoover Scholarship - Hayden Clark

Roland & Nancy Lowry Memorial Scholarship – Rylee Daugherty

Community Foundation Scholarship – Brooke-Lynne Ulerick

Winamac Conservation Club Scholarship - Jacob Housinger

Winamac Rotary Scholarship – Keira Bucinski

Albert Lee Weaver Memorial Scholarship – Kristen Calloway, Rylee Daugherty

 

 

  
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Local News Briefs

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.

Pulaski County Economic Development Summit April 29

The annual Pulaski County Economic Development Summit is set for 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, at the Knights of Columbus hall, Winamac. The event is hosted by the Pulaski County Community Development Commission.

The keynote speaker will be Stephanie Wells, president of the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute. The program will also feature the annual “State of the County Economy” address by CDC executive director Nathan Origer.

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.

PCT invites photographers to capture spirit of county in photo contest

Participate, share perspective on county

Pulaski County Tribe (PCT) has announced the launch of the "Embrace the Pace Pulaski County" photography contest, inviting photographers of all ages and skill levels to showcase life in Pulaski County through the lens of their cameras.

“With cash prizes and the opportunity to have your work displayed county-wide, this contest is an exciting way to celebrate the beauty and community of Pulaski County,” said Brandi Larkin, PCT president.

  

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. 

Braun signs package of executive orders to ‘Make Indiana Healthy Again’

INDIANAPOLIS (April 15) – Gov. Mike Braun Tuesday signed a landmark package of executive orders with initiatives to improve Indiana’s health and well-being.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz were in attendance to support Indiana’s initiative. Indiana now joins a number of states that have embraced, through legislation or executive orders, Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement.

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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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.

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

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. 

Alliance Junior Board visits BraunAbility

The Alliance Bank Junior Board of Directors had the opportunity to visit BraunAbility in Winamac in April.

During their visit, the student directors were given a presentation about the company and had the chance to ask questions. They also had a tour of the facility, which allowed them to see the manufacturing process of vehicles equipped to assist individuals with disabilities.

Jury finds Monterey man guilty of attempted murder 

WINAMAC – A Pulaski County Circuit Court jury has found a Monterey man guilty of attempted murder in connection with a July 3, 2023 shooting in downtown Monterey.

Kenneth D. Ketcahm, 41, was also convicted on additional charges of criminal recklessness and pointing a firearm. The verdict was returned Monday (April 14).

Fatal crash on U.S. 421 under Investigation

MEDARYVILLE (April 15) – The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a crash which claimed the life of a Porter County man Tuesday on U.S 421 near the intersection of CR 800N in Cass Township.

The crash involved a dump truck and minivan. Release of the identity of the deceased minivan driver is pending the notification of family.