Pulaski County

The Pulaski County Celebrates America 250 Committee had the honor of hosting the American Discovery Trail 250 Relay at Arens Field on Oct. 15. Pictured (from left to right): Sue Erhardt, Executive Director of the American Discovery Trail Society; Pulaski County American Discovery Trail Relayers Dennis and Rhonda Terry; and cyclist Darius Uhlemann.
On Oct 15, the Pulaski County Celebrates America 250 Committee had the honor of hosting and carrying the American Discovery Trail (ADT) 250 Relay Declaration of Independence batons for a short distance so they could be a part of this momentous event. The American Discovery 250 Relay is a 6,800-mile...
Timothy Hollandsworth of VS Engineering shared more updates on ongoing county projects during a regular county commissioners meeting on Oct. 19. Hollandsworth started out stating that the drainage concern on CR 300 W. with the Mammoth Central and South project is pending VS inspection. He added...
The Off Campus Teen Center is set to open soon in downtown Winamac. The center will be located at 116 E. Pearl Street, right next to Pearl Street Market. The new teen center will serve adolescents between 12 and 18, offering a safe and supportive environment out of school hours and the home. A...
The newly formed Municipal Unit Strategic Taskforce (MUST) committee met in their first session, a work session, at the Pulaski County Courthouse on Sept. 22. These meetings are open to the public. The MUST committee is comprised of Joelyn Flotow, Francesville Town Clerk-Treasurer; Linda McCune,...
Pulaski County deputies assisted in clearing trees to help keep roads open on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Pulaski County saw over a foot of rain from severe storms that started on Tuesday, Aug. 11. That single day brought over 11 inches of rain, with subsequent storms bringing several inches of additional rainfall. The storms kept local emergency responders busy. The Pulaski County Commissioners...
Loretta Manuel barrel racing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1965.
Loretta Manuel was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame on July 18 in Colorado Springs, Colorado as part of the Class of 2026. Loretta currently resides in Texas, but she hails from Indiana, born on a farm in Pulaski County on Aug. 19, 1939. Manuel is well known for her accomplishments both...
Indiana Governor Mike Braun met with several Pulaski County officials on Wednesday, July 8. Pictured (left to right, front) are: Meleita Street, Morgan Federer, Kaila Stukofski, Sheila Hazemi, MacKenzie Ledley, Al Breyfogle and (left to right, back): Mike Tiede and Don Street.
Governor Mike Braun recently visited communities across Indiana to meet with local leaders, tour one of Indiana's historic landmarks, highlight regional economic development opportunities and hear directly from county and city officials about the issues facing their communities. Governor Braun...
First runner-up Kandace Kroft (left) and 2026 DYW of Pulaski County Avery Wegner (right) during the local competition held at Caston High School in November.
The Distinguished Young Women (DYW) Scholarship Program offers young women so much more than just scholarship money – it provides meaningful friendships and experiences that will help them as they move into the next phase of their lives. 2026 DYW of Pulaski County Avery Wegner said that all of...
A Revolutionary War Musket is on loan at the Pulaski County Historical Museum until July 30, 2026.
The Pulaski County Historical Museum is showcasing a significant Revolutionary War Musket, on loan until July 30. This 11 pound musket played a role in the war, as it was used by Hessian soldiers, which were professional German auxiliaries hired by the British government to fight American rebels....
One of the original survey markers for the town of Winamac was uncovered during the county courthouse renovations.
As the county seat, Winamac has a long history with many unique stories. From landmarks like the Veterans Memorial Swinging Bridge to annual events like the Power From the Past, it’s hard to pick just one thing to dig into. However, this series has shown that some of the most interesting things are...

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