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A woman, who formerly worked in Monterey, was arrested in California after a few years of trying to locate her. Jessica L. Rice, 41, was arrested on April 27 in San Diego County, California, by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Rice is facing five felony charges including three counts of...
Taylor Jennings was crowned the 2020 Miss Pulaski County Sunday afternoon. Jennings’ court includes first runner-up Shalihn Compton, second runner-up Jenna Cords and Miss Congeniality Danni-Jo Rausch. The court posed with contestant Mahailia Dugan, 2019 Miss Pulaski County Jillian Brumm and contestant Ashlee Keller.
The contestants of the 2020 Miss Pulaski County pageant didn’t allow the lack of an audience to dim their shine as they took the stage Sunday afternoon.  The judges met with six contestants, Jenna Cords, Ashlee Keller, Mahailia Dugan, Taylor Jennings, Shalihn Compton and Danni-Jo Rausch, who were...
In a continuing effort to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Eric J. Holcomb has announced additional efforts. Additional directives from Governor Holcomb are: • Indiana will adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for large events and mass gatherings. The...
Several candidate names will be seen on the 2020 ballots as a number of seats are up for election. Voters are sure to see some contested races as several issues have faced county officials the last four years such as the condition of the courthouse, county taxes and the county salary matrix. Local...
Jon Frain spoke with precinct committee members during a caucus on Dec. 23. He was elected as the next coroner that was effective Jan. 1.
Jon Frain has been elected as the Pulaski County Coroner after a short caucus on Dec. 23.  Thirteen of the 15 precincts were represented during the caucus that lasted less than 15 minutes. Frain was given three minutes to speak with the precinct committee members. He thanked everyone who was at the...
Renovations at the Monterey-Tippecanoe Public Library have made the space a little brighter and more energy efficient.
Monterey-Tippecanoe Public Library Director Renita Pothoff has seen a lot of changes happen to the library during her 45 years of working there.  She’s seen an addition being built and technology being incorporated along with too many book titles to name. Of the changes the newest renovations to...
The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office was called to a rural Medaryville residence July 25 to investigate the death of a 25-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. Pronounced dead at the scene by chief deputy coroner Jon Frain was Brandon Kyle Messer, of Rensselaer. Additional information...
The Winamac Parks and Recreation Board is preparing for a required bridge inspection as they are finding the funds for it.
The Winamac Parks and Recreation Board is preparing for a required bridge inspection as they are finding the funds for it.  The board will be asking the town council for about $3,500 to help cover the inspection. Town manager Brad Zellers, who is also a member of the board, said he will be asking...

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