Winamac

Eastern Pulaski prepares for next steps with strategic plan

School board members, administration and staff at Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation will soon be undertaking a rather large project as they prepare to implement the strategic plan of the corporation. Superintendent Dara Chezem briefly spoke about the plan and what the next steps are to...

Four Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation Board members were sworn in Monday evening before the regular meeting. Corporation treasurer Angie Anspach led Beth Ruff, Jimmy Terry, Scott Hanson and Rob Zeider in their oath of office.

Eastern Pulaski voluntarily extends COVID-19 leave

Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation Board members have decided to continue the benefits of the expanded paid sick leave act regarding COVID-19. Superintendent Dara Chezem explained, during a regular school board meeting Monday evening, that the act expired and school corporations now have...

Horns could be heard honking and joyous sounds of Merry Christmas as Santa was seen visiting Winamac on Thursday, Dec. 10. Santa walked around the downtown area, visited the daycare and spent time waving to those who were passing by. He also wished those around him a Merry Christmas as well as he received several warm wishes.

Santa Claus sighted in Winamac

Escorted to town by the Winamac Fire Department, Santa waves to everyone along the parade route.

Winter Wonderland parade kicks off holiday season in Winamac

Pulaski Memorial Hospital expansion site plans

Pulaski Memorial Hospital clinic expansion begins

Pulaski Memorial Hospital continues to lead the area in rural health as the staff is looking to the future and growing. During the past several years, the medical and surgical group has grown from two physicians to 23 physicians and nurse practitioners. There is a hope that the staff continues to...

Creating a new access point off the river on the east side of the park was discussed by the parks and recreation board. The current access point is too steep to walk up safely.

More changes to come in 2021 for the Winamac parks

Winamac Parks and Recreation Board members are preparing for 2021 and several ideas are being discussed. The board members shared several of their thoughts during a meeting earlier this month. The ideas included finishing projects that are currently underway and a few new ones. One of the first...

Rusty water to be treated with new filter

A few Winamac residents have been experiencing rusty water and the town is working to correct the problem. The rusty water began when the new town wells began pumping water to the original water plant that was not designed for those wells. When the new well project was underway, the filter at the...

Tennis court will stay at park

The main Winamac park will continue to have a tennis court after discussion with the community. Winamac Parks and Recreation Board members met for a regular meeting on Oct. 1 to discuss the parks but also decide if the tennis court would be eliminated or moved to a new spot. The conversation of...

Trick-or-treating discouraged in Pulaski County

It appears the Pulaski County Health Department is discouraging trick-or-treating but it comes at a time when the state has reopened. On Sept. 26, the state gave the green light to fully open while still following CDC guidelines and also wearing masks. The opening has caused some discussion as...

Several pickleball players attended the Winamac Parks and Recreation Board meeting on Sept. 3 to ask that the tennis court be turned into a permanent pickleball court.

Several individuals want additional permanent pickleball courts

Several individuals attended the Winamac Parks and Recreation Board meeting Sept. 3 to voice their wants in regards to another permanent pickleball court. Pat Larkin was one of a handful of people who spoke on behalf of the pickleball players. Larkin said the group is willing to pay for the nets...