Distinguished Award Winners
 
Honors Diplomas
Departmental Award Winners
Welding Certifications
Scholarship Winners
Scholarship Winners

The award recipients were as follows:

High Honor Roll - Audrey Kroft

Honor Roll - Daniel Beiswanger, Avery Fritz, Donivan Hawkins, Zion Rodriguez

Athletic (Four Year Awards) - Daniel Beiswanger, Joe Jackson, Riley Jackson, Coltin Tarr, Zion Rodriguez, Ayden White, Carter Hudson, Audrey Kroft, Satine Olson, Avery Fritz

Health Careers - CNA - Quentin Harper, Makayla Stone, Delaney Putt, Karleigh Conner, Jordynn DeYoung, Rebecca Hunter

Health Careers - CCMA - Jordynn DeYoung, Delaney Putt, Makayla Stone, Karleigh Conner, Quentin Harper, Carter Hudson, Ayden White, Rebecca Hunter

Spanish (Outstanding Student) - Audrey Kroft

Trojan Opportunity Academy (Extraordinary Effort) - Tyler Rowe

Pre-Calculus (Outstanding Student) - Avery Fritz

Calculus (Outstanding Student) - David Peter

Quantitative Reasoning (Outstanding Student) - Ian Koehler

Quantitative Reasoning (Most Improved) - Jordynn DeYoung

Physics (Outstanding Student) - David Peter

Integrated Chemistry/Physics (Outstanding Student) - Samantha Rodriguez

Business (Outstanding Business) - Ian Koehler

English (Outstanding Student) - Ian Koehler

Economics (Outstanding Student) - Audrey Kroft

American Welding Society Certification - Austin Wulitich, Landon Cleveland, Conner Lovely, Riley Jackson, Dominic Stclair, Devin Hunter, Joe Jackson, Zion Rodriguez, Coltin Tarr, Michael McIlvain, Daniel Beiswanger, Patrick Nagel, Toby Wireman, Hunter Schultz, Daniel Waller, Zane Woodward

Music Award (Band) - John Philip Sousa Award - Hunter Schultz

Academic Honors Diploma - Addison Berkshire, Jordynn DeYoung, Avery Fritz, Audrey Kroft, David Peter

Technical Honors Diploma - Daniel Beiswanger, Addison Berkshire, Karleigh Conner, Jordynn DeYoung, Avery Fritz, Quentin Harper, Donivan Hawkins, Devin Hunter, Conner Lovely, David Peter, Zion Rodriguez, Hunter Schultz,

National Honor Society - Jordynn DeYoung, Audrey Kroft, David Peter, Hunter Schultz

D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award - Audrey Kroft

President’s Award for Academic Excellence - Donivan Hawkins, Audrey Kroft, David Peter, Zion Rodriguez

Top Five Scholars - Audrey Kroft, David Peter, Avery Fritz, Ian Koehler, Zion Rodriguez

 

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Health Careers Scholarships - Avery Fritz, Jordynn DeYoung

Francis & Gertrude Rausch Agricultural Scholarship - David Peter

John C. Keller Ag. Scholarship - David Peter

Community Foundation Scholarship - Avery Fritz

Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Scholarship - Hellen Rowe

Giving Back Scholarship - Audrey Kroft

Koster Family Scholarships - Audrey Kroft, Avery Fritz, Jordynn Deyoung

Francesville American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship - Avery Fritz

Murray Law Scholarship - Audrey Kroft

White Post Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship - Avery Fritz

Distinguished Young Women Scholarship - Audrey Kroft

West Central Student Council Scholarships - Avery Fritz, Audrey Kroft

West Central National Honor Society Scholarships - Audrey Kroft, Jordynn Deyoung

West Central FFA Scholarships - Addison Berkshire, Hunter Schultz, Dominic Stclair, Kinzie Schultz

West Central Athletic Boosters Scholarship - Avery Fritz, Zion Rodriguez

Earl Teske Family Education Trust - Audrey Kroft

Miles William Allen Memorial Scholarships - Avery Fritz, Zion Rodriguez

Shannon Bretzinger Memorial Scholarship - Jordynn Deyoung

Ladybug Cleaners Scholarships - Ian Koehler, Zion Rodriguez

Terry Stevens Memorial Scholarships - Satine Olson

Branden Conley Memorial Scholarships - Addison Berkshire

Deb Haring Memorial Scholarship - Audrey Kroft

Dr. Mike Gutwein Memorial Scholarship - David Peter

Mike Rishel Memorial Scholarship - Coltin Tarr

Roger Dickinson Family Scholarship - Coltin Tarr

Mellon Family Scholarship - Zion Rodriguez

Francesville Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship - Hellen Rowe

Ralph Harris Memorial Scholarship - Audrey Kroft

Lerch Family Scholarship - David Peter

Martha Timm Memorial Scholarship - Addison Berkshire

Getz Family Scholarship - Zion Rodriguez

Overmyer Family Scholarships - Hellen Rowe, Karleigh Conner

Jeanette Moncel Memorial Scholarship - Karleigh Conner

Jeff Moncel/Phil Pixey Memorial Scholarship - Avery Fritz

William J. Hubbard Memorial Scholarship - Audrey Kroft, David Peter

Angie Huber Memorial Scholarship - Audrey Kroft

Betty Rebeck Memorial Scholarship - Addison Berkshire

Freshour Scholarships - Ian Koehler, Addison Berkshire, Delaney Putt

Foundation Scholarship - Jordynn Deyoung

Louis Rosenberg Memorial Scholarship - David Peter, Avery Fritz

Ralph & Carol Tanner Scholarship - Avery Fritz

West Central Scholarships - Audrey Kroft, David Peter, Avery Fritz, Ian Koehler, Zion Rodriguez, Coltin Tarr, Hellen Rowe, Karleigh Conner

  
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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 America 250 committee to meet April 28

The Pulaski County America 250 Committee will meet at 6 p.m., Monday (April 28) at the new Pulaski County Historical Society Museum, 110 N. Monticello St., Winamac.

All who are interested in helping to develop county plans to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary beginning this summer through 2026 is welcome to attend. Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to attend the meeting.

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.

  

Indiana News

Southbound I-65 reopens in Jasper County following hazmat fire

ROSELAWN (April 22) - I-65 southbound reopened near mile marker 230 at approximately 6:30 a.m. (ET) Tuesday, almost 17 hours following a spectacular semi-truck fire and hazmat cleanup which included an overnight repaving of a section of the interstate. No injuries were reported.

After assessing the damage to the roadway, the Indiana Department of Transportation determined that the accident scene needed to be resurfaced. INDOT already has a contract in place for this area for pavement patching with Rieth-Riley Construction, and they were able to mobilize to take over the scene once cleanup was complete. A total of 7,700 square feet of asphalt to a depth of four inches (and six inches on the outside shoulder) had to be replaced overnight.

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.

Pulaski County unemployment rate up slightly at 4.3 percent in February

Pulaski County's unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3 percent in February, up from 4.2 percent in January, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (March 31). The rate was 3.8 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,535 employed persons in a labor force of 6,831 in February. In January those numbers were 6,507 of 6,793. A year ago the numbers were 6,381 of 6.645.

 

Update: Avian Influenza continues to affect wild birds across Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (March 3) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to detect highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds throughout Indiana and has currently detected the H5NI virus in 30 counties.

HPAI is also suspected in an additional 32 counties based on reports involving the deaths of raptors, cranes, and waterfowl. Thirteen affected birds have been reported in Pulaski County, with significantly high cases found in neighboring Starke and Jasper counties.

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.

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. 

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

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.