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The Winamac Fire Department was called to the scene of an apartment fire in downtown Winamac Wednesday, Aug. 22.

Winamac fire causes damage to three apartments, business

A fire in an apartment on Pearl Street in downtown Winamac was contained to one apartment but caused major damage. Emergency responders were notified of the fire at 1:40 p.m. on Aug. 22 in an apartment above 111 E. Pearl St. Those who arrived found an air conditioner on the street in flames and a...

Tom Jones’ “Milky Way Harvest” will hang in the office of Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch.

Star City area man wins state agriculture photo contest

Star City area resident Tom Jones took a chance with an interest he has and it paid off as he was the winner of the 2018 Indiana Agriculture photo contest. Jones submitted five photos to the contest for the first time after a friend suggested it because he was sure to win. His winning photo “Milky...

Winamac Town Council continues discussions of UTVs

Winamac Town Council members continue to discuss whether the golf cart ordinance should be amended to include side-by-side vehicles (UTVs). The changing of the golf cart ordinance began a few months ago after a local business asked if the ordinance could include UTVs for business purposes such as...

Firefighters from North Judson, Medaryville and Winamac were dispatched Monday, Aug. 13, to battle a house engulfed in fire.

Police, fire marshal investigate fatal fire

Police are investigating a fatal fire that occurred on Aug. 13 where one man was found. Medaryville firefighters were called to a structure fire on Aug. 13 at approximately 2:31 p.m. When they arrived in the 9000 block of CR 300 N., Medaryville, they found a house fully engulfed by fire. The...

The Francesville Town Park now has a quiet spot to reflect as the Love Your Community project is complete. The water fountain and pergola added a space that the whole family can enjoy while it also hides some of the water tower.

Quiet space created with a lot of care

A quiet space has been created in Francesville and many residents are already enjoying it. In 2017, the Francesville Town Council decided to apply for a Community Foundation of Pulaski County grant to improve the park. After some discussion, it was decided that a small fountain garden would be...

All dressed up and ready to start the school year, Eastern Pulaski Elementary School is back in session.

Drivers beware: school’s in session

Schools in Pulaski County have begun a new school year and motorists are being reminded of the increase in bus traffic. Drivers should be aware of children in school zones and those who are waiting for their buses especially during the early morning hours. Drivers are reminded that buses make...

More than a year and a half after a fire that destroyed two buildings, the rubble has yet to be removed from one of the lots.

Freeman property up for tax sale

It’s a tale of two Winamac town lots. Both lots suffered the same fates, but one could now be considered a pleasant view of green, while the other is the nightmare of town officials — an eyesore of rubble and hazards. Both lots once held businesses but on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at 8:56 a.m.,...

The new members of the Pulaski County Election Board, Patty Sullivan and Jessye Gilley, met for the first time on July 30 for a meeting.

New election board members attend first meeting

Patty Sullivan and Jessye Gilley met for the first time as Pulaski County Election Board members on July 30. Sullivan and Gilley became the new election board members after Democratic Party Chairman Doug Denton announced on July 9 that Laura Bailey would no longer be representing the party on the...

The driver of the truck narrowly missed the front of the house and grazed the front porch before striking the back of the home. See more photos on page 11 of the Pulaski County Journal.

Homeowners escape injury after semi smashes into house

EPCSC welcomes new assistant principal

After receiving numerous applications, the Winamac Community Middle and High schools now have a new assistant principal. Dr. Eugene “Gene” Sweeney, of Granger, will be the new face that students and staff see in the halls. Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation board members approved to...