A new event and banquet center is coming to western Pulaski County. Meadow Springs held a groundbreaking Friday for a new facility at the corner of U.S. 421 and State Road 114 south of Francesville. Continue reading
Culver School Board Discusses Temporary Use of Monterey Building
The Culver School Board discussed a use for the Monterey School Building, albeit a temporary one. Olson Auctions requested to use the old school’s parking lot and possibly some of the building for an estate sale. Continue reading
Winamac Lumber Repays Revolving Loan
A Winamac business has paid off a business loan to the Pulaski County Revolving Loan Fund a year ahead of schedule. The county loaned $100,000 to All Seasons Home Center manager Kyle Kruzick and local contractor Phil White in September of 2011 to operate a home improvement store in the All Seasons buildings. The loan allowed the newly-established Winamac Lumber Yard to buy fixtures and equipment from All Seasons.
On Jan. 1, 2013 White and his wife bought out Kruzick’s share of the company and later purchased the property from his family. Continue reading
Winamac Community Middle School Deals with Construction
The school year’s off to a good start at Winamac Community Middle School, in spite of construction going on at the school building. That’s the message principal Ryan Dickinson gave to the Eastern Pulaski School Board Monday. Continue reading
Winamac Puts Finishing Touches on Trail
The Town of Winamac is putting the finishing touches on its new trail. Continue reading
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
