Pulaski County
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....
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...
Monterey, Indiana is a town with a unique identity, set apart not only by its one-of-a-kind name, but also its rich past and present, woven into an already fascinating tapestry. Since its founding, Monterey has gone by a couple of different names. The town was originally known as the DeMoss...
Hollywood's Golden Age was a pivotal point in filmmaking history, ushering in technological innovation and producing iconic actors and actresses like Judy Garland and Fred Astaire, who left lasting legacies. Not all actors of this time reached ultimate stardom, though - many with smaller roles are...
Local emergency response to a mock chemical spill was tested on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the annual county exercise. This event brought together emergency responders from each sector, including fire departments, law enforcement, EMS, dispatch and healthcare providers. This exercise is hosted every year...
Indiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources Suzanne Jaworowski visited Pulaski County on October 8 to take a tour of the Mammoth Solar construction sites and attend a private luncheon at Meadow Springs Manor in Francesville to hear residents' concerns regarding renewable energy in Indiana....
Thanks to the influence of peers, family and social media, today’s youth are increasingly exposed to vaping. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States, it’s been reported that youth use e-cigarettes, or vapes, more than any other tobacco product. One...
The new Pulaski County government website will be going live soon, according to Pulaski County Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer. Origer shared at a recent joint session between the county commissioners and the county council on Monday, April 14 that Crane and Grey...
Two rounds of severe thunderstorms, as well as some tornadoes, impacted Pulaski County on Sunday, March 30 and Wednesday, April 2. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), on the afternoon and evening of the 30th, a line of severe thunderstorms produced widespread wind damage throughout...
Both major political parties in Pulaski County recently met to reorganize. The Pulaski County Republican Party Precinct Committeemen elected Ken Boswell as president, Sue Fox as vice president, Holly VanDerAa as secretary and Rachel Spanley as treasurer. The Pulaski County Democratic Central...