A loose group of organizers is hoping to identify issues related to the production of local food, and maybe improve health and nutrition in the process.
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El Niño May Not Bring Effect Until Later This Year
The climate data is present now, but local officials with Purdue Extension say the effects may not be seen for several months.
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Central Indiana West Nile Cases Present Few Local Risks
Two human cases of West Nile Virus have prompted health officials in central Indiana to provide additional information to the public.
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Online Program Allows Winamac Students Remediation Opportunities
A new program is helping certain students at Eastern Pulaski Schools better learn information if they’ve fallen behind.
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Grants Look To Train Teachers in STEM Fields
State Road 14 Near Winamac to Experience Closure Starting Monday
A State Road traveling through Pulaski County will be closed starting on Monday.
The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 14 between County Road 700 West and County Road 500 West near Winamac needs a drainage pipe replacement.
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Indiana Parks Alliance Contributes to Grant Funds for Classroom Field Trips
Pulaski County Prosecutor Files Charges Against Former Deputy Coroner
Formal charges have been filed against a former Pulaski County official who is accused of stealing items from a dead man. Prosecuting attorney Daniel Murphy tells WKVI News he’s charged 41-year-old Tracy Rossman of Winamac with official misconduct as a level 6 felony and theft as a class A misdemeanor since the items she is accused of taking are valued at less than $750. Continue reading
Charges Filed Against Former Pulaski County Official
A Pulaski County official is out of a job and in trouble with the law. Continue reading
Sen. Donnelly To Support Iran Nuclear Agreement
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly says he will be supporting the proposed Iran nuclear agreement.
After playing things close to the vest for some time, Senator Donnelly said in a statement that a nuclear-armed Iran would pose a threat to the security of the United States.
Solutions Being Sought for Trash in Monterey Recycling Drop Site
The Pulaski County Recycling and Transfer Station could soon be discussing recycling efforts with the Town of Monterey.
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WWII Vet Recalls Victory Over Japan, September Recognition Upcoming
Fall Auction Planned for Pleasant View Rest Home
The Pleasant View Rest Home could soon be going up for auction.
According to the Pulaski County Commissioners, the site – which ceased operations as a senior living environment this year – is now moving forward with a realtor. The County Home, as it’s referred to, was closed for budgetary reasons and other reasons related to the cost of making repairs.
Storm Damage Assessments Underway Locally
A few local counties are among the 29 in which local, state and federal officials have started assessing damage from recent storms. The assessments are part of the multi-step process to determine whether Indiana qualifies for public assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to repair damage caused by severe weather and flooding between June 7th and July 29th. Such assistance reimburses government and some nonprofit agencies for eligible expenses. Locally the list of counties being evaluated includes Marshall, Fulton and Pulaski. Continue reading
Pulaski County Appoints New EMA Director
Pulaski County has named its new Emergency Management Agency Director.
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SBA Makes Small Business Loans Available Following Disaster Declaration
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering financial assistance to entities affected by rains and flooding that started in the spring of this year.
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American Pickers Seeks Collectibles
The History Channel show American Pickers is looking for your old collectibles. Continue reading
Monterey Voters Choose Town Council Members
The Monterey Town Council will have a new member in January. Democratic Party voters chose between four candidates for three seats during a Saturday morning town convention. Continue reading
More Than 1600 Hoosier Students Benefit from Field Trip Grant Program
Thanks to the Discovering the Outdoors Field Trip Grant Program, students at 22 Indiana schools will learn about nature by visiting Indiana state parks and reservoirs this school year. The grants are open to public, private, religious and home-school educators and are administered through the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation, the supporting non-profit of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Continue reading
Heater Emerges Victorious from Winamac Town Convention
Incumbent Winamac City Councilwoman Judy Heater will serve a four-year term.
She got 36 votes to Rudy DeSabatine’s 25 on the first ballot during Thursday night’s Republican Party Convention. Winamac will not need to hold a November municipal election, as there are not any contested races. Continue reading
