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The Francesville Volunteer Fire Department recently tested out their new breathing apparatus equipment.

Johns resigns from Francesville Town Council

Town council member Lynn Johns announced his resignation from the town board during a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 6. Johns read from his resignation letter at the end of the meeting, explaining that he is leaving his position due to moving outside of town limits. His resignation will be...

Revitalizing downtown Winamac and its historic buildings was one of the many items discussed at a recent town council meeting. Pictured is Market Street in Winamac circa 1930s. The postcard was published by Carpers Drug Store, Winamac. It was printed by Eagle Post Card View Company Inc., New York. The postcard, owned by Rick Norton, is not dated but the vehicles indicate it could be 1930s-1940s.

Downtown revitalization proposed to Winamac Town Council

The Winamac Town Council recently heard a proposal for the rehabilitation and revitalization of downtown Winamac from resident Claude LeMere. LeMere said that he has a background in rehabilitating downtowns and has a passion for restoring and preserving their history. LeMere had several items that...

Commissioners address business loan items

The Pulaski County Commissioners recently passed motions to forgive the last payment of a Winamac Coil Spring loan and release a 2017 loan for Tippy’s during a regular meeting on March 18. First, Pulaski County Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer said that this year...

An early photograph (1917) of the Pulaski County mastodon from the memorabilia of Judge John G. Reidelbach and used in his history. This photo is from the Pulaski County Historical Museum website from the article, “The First Mastodon.”

A Groundbreaking Discovery

Who ever said time travel isn't real? Attendants to the Pulaski County Historical Society's annual program were transported back nearly two and half million years ago on Thursday to explore what life was like in a time when mastodons and other prehistoric animals freely roamed the Earth. Dr....

Sec of State Diego Morales visited Pulaski County to present a check to help with the purchase of VVPATs for 10 donated voting machines from Jasper County. Pictured are (back) County Council President Ken Boswell, County Councilwoman Sheila Jimenez, Commissioner Vice President Maurice Loehmer, Democrat Party Chair Doug Denton, and (front) Republican Party Chair and Prosecutor Kelly Gaumer, Secretary of State Diego Morales, County Clerk and Election Board Secretary JoLynn Behny and Becky McLeroy

Secretary of State Diego Morales presents grant check

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales made a stop in Pulaski County on Monday, March 18 to present Pulaski County Clerk and Election Board Secretary JoLynn Behny with a $22,300 grant check. The money will help cover the purchase of 10 VVPATs for the 10 donated voting machines from Jasper County...

County council does not reschedule public hearing

The Pulaski County Council decided to not reschedule a public hearing for the IGDB Biogas/Loehmerland request during a regular meeting on Monday, March 11. At their February meeting, Pulaski County Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer explained to the council that the...

Eastern Pulaski wraps up athletic expansion project

The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation athletic expansion project is starting to finish up and will be ready for use soon. Jeremy Wentz provided an update on the project during a regular school board meeting on Monday, March 11. Wentz said that the field is looking great, especially after...

Election board discusses contingency plans with EMA Director

Pulaski County EMA Director Richel Fox met with the Pulaski County Election Board on Monday, March 18 to discuss contingency plans for this year's election. Fox told the board that she does not have a plan specifically for Pulaski County yet, but she does have a draft document from Starke County...

The Light Up Our Legacy Memorial Swinging Bridge Project receives the 2023 Non-Profit of the Year award. Pictured (L to R) are Kathi Thompson and Greg and Brenda Henry.

Chamber of Commerce announces 2023 businesses of the year and more

It was a night full of wins, fun and food at the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on March 14. The Chamber announced Jim Dobson Ford as the 2023 Business of the Year, Rife Farm Supplies as People's Choice and the Light Up Our Legacy Memorial Swinging Bridge Project as the 2023 Non-...

Explosive materials discovered during drug investigation

On March 12, the Winamac Police Department, in a joint investigation with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, applied for and was granted a search warrant for a residence located at 111 N. Monticello St. in Winamac in reference to controlled substances. At approximately 9:34 a.m. the search...