The Town of Winamac is putting the finishing touches on its new trail. Continue reading
Winamac Puts Finishing Touches on Trail
Francesville Fall Festival Continues
The Francesville 
Fall Festival continues today. Continue reading
Options Exist for Financially Drained Pulaski Airport
Pulaski County will likely soon begin looking into alternative options for Arens Field following budget difficulties in 2016.
This week, the Pulaski County Council cut funds from the airport’s budget at the request of the Department of Local Government finance, leaving just enough to pay for the single employees salary. Even that was reduced by $300. Operating the airport has become much more difficult given the lack budgeted costs for utilities and plowing the runways during the winter months.
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Society of Innovators Inductees Announced
Ivy Tech Community College has announced this year’s inductees to The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana. Continue reading
“Tar Spot” Fungus Identified in Northern Indiana Fields
A corn disease not previously reported in the United States has been spotted in northern Indiana.
Plant pathologists say “tar spot” is a fungal disease that develops brown lesions on the corn leaf. Black ascomata later appear, protruding from the leaf. The structures produce spores which spread the “tar spot” fungus.
Francesville Fall Festival Starts Today
Today’s the start of this year’s Francesville Fall Festival. Continue reading
Pulaski County Funds Equipment Purchases Following IT Director Hire
Pulaski County has already taken the step of hiring a full-time IT Director, but now the position needs equipment to function properly.
The Pulaski County Commissioners announced RB Walters as their hire for the position earlier this month. He came before the County Council on Monday to make the request for equipment purchases.
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Eastern Pulaski Projects Decline in Enrollment, Funding
Enrollment at the Eastern Pulaski School District appears to be down slightly from last year. Continue reading
Farmers Urged to Apply for Loans to Cover Losses
Farmers are urged to get their applications in as soon as possible for loans to cover losses caused by flooding that started in May of this year. Continue reading
Board of Animal Health Lifts Bird Movement Ban Today
Winamac Town Council Considers Net Metering
Winamac residents and businesses that generate their own electricity using solar or wind power may soon have a new system for selling that power back to the town. Continue reading
Pulaski County Anticipates Abatement Request for Project
The Pulaski County Council has taken a step that may soon help an area business grow its operations.
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Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Upgrades to Athletic Facilities
Winamac Community High School will soon have some improved athletic facilities. The Eastern Pulaski School Board approved upgrades to the running track, soccer field, and baseball field at its meeting Monday. Continue reading
Winamac Saves Money by Changing Insurance Providers
The Town of Winamac is saving money by switching its business to a local company. Continue reading
Pulaski County Makes Cuts in 2016 Preparations
Pulaski County had to implement a few financial maneuvers to balance its 2016 fiscal year budget.
During last night’s meeting, the County Council made several non-binding budget decisions. At their September 2nd meeting, the County Council was under the impression they balanced their budget with the use of Rainy Day Funds.
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Warrior Academy Has Successful First Month
Winamac High School is seeing success with its new Warrior Academy alternative school program. Teacher Karen Butler, who oversees the program, told the Eastern Pulaski School Board that one month into the program, it’s already helping students who weren’t comfortable learning in a traditional classroom setting. Continue reading
Indiana Sees Rise in Deer Collision Odds
A major insurance company says Indiana drivers are 21-percent more likely to hit a deer than there were last year.
State Farm Insurance says this is the second straight year Indiana has seen the increase. Data is developed using the company’s claims and driver counts from the Federal Highway Administration.
FEMA Denies Disaster Assistance Request, Pence Orders Appeal
Gov. Mike Pence has directed the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to pursue an appeal after FEMA denied the state’s request for federal disaster assistance for 19 counties affected by flooding in June and July. That list of counties includes Pulaski, Marshall and Fulton. Assistance would have provided grants to government and nonprofit agencies. Continue reading
Solar Project Begins for Kankakee Valley REMC
EPSB to Review Budget, Enrollment Numbers
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation hopes to open a public hearing on its budget during a meeting this evening.
A hearing has been scheduled to review the budget figures for fiscal year 2016. Capital projects plans for the next two years will also be discussed. Eastern Pulaski has been working for some time to upgrade its school facilities.
