Winamac residents will finally be able to play pickleball in the town park. Pickleball is a racket sport, with smaller dimensions and equipment than tennis.
Winamac Park Board Updated on Town Park Athletic Facilities
Flooding Possible as Precipitation Continues
Flooding is possible in a couple of perennial low-lying areas. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Kankakee River at Davis on U.S. 30 through Wednesday. Continue reading
INDOT Bridge Projects to Affect Area Highways
The Indiana Department of Transportation will close State Road 14 halfway between State Road 39 and U.S. 421 next week for a bridge repair project. Continue reading
New Fishing License Season Starts Today
Indiana anglers need to purchase new fishing licenses. State-issued fishing licenses are valid from April 1 through March 31 of the following year. A valid license is needed to fish in public lakes, streams, rivers or tributaries in Indiana or its boundary waters. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Puts River Tubing Excursion Organizer on Probation
BYOB tubing excursions down the Tippecanoe River have proved to be a major visitor draw for the Town of Winamac. But complaints from local residents have led the town’s park board to lay out some rules before letting them return this year. Continue reading
Tippencanoe River Restrictions Lifted Following Diesel Spill
The diesel fuel that spilled into the Tippecanoe River a week ago has been cleaned up, according to officials in Pulaski County. They advise booms that were deployed across the river have been removed, and there are currently no navigational barriers. Continue reading
Tippecanoe River Mussels Focus of New Exhibit
A new exhibit at the Pulaski County Public Library will give residents the chance to learn more about the Tippecanoe River and some of its wildlife. The “Heart of the Tippy” exhibit created by Purdue University scientists focuses on the freshwater mussel species that live in the river. Continue reading
Flooding Concerns Linger into the New Year
Minor flooding of the Tippecanoe River near Ora is expected to occur over the weekend. A flood warning remains in effect until late Sunday night. Continue reading
Flood Warnings Extended for Area Rivers
Flood warnings are in effect through early next week for a couple of low-lying problem spots. Continue reading
New Flood Warnings Issued for Tippecanoe and Kankakee Rivers
Flood warnings continue through Saturday for the Tippecanoe River near Ora and the Kankakee River at U.S. 30. Continue reading
Flood Warnings Extended Again For Local Rivers
The flood warning for the Tippecanoe River near Ora is in effect until further notice. Last night at 10 the river was holding steady at 12.1 feet, according to the National Weather Service. Flood stage is 12 feet. Minor flooding is occurring, and moderate flooding is forecast. Continue reading
Flood Warnings Continue for Tippecanoe and Kanakakee Rivers
The Tippecanoe River near Ora is expected to crest Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service. As of 10 this morning it was holding steady at 11.8 feet. That’s just below the 12 foot flood stage. Continue reading
Rain Forces Cancellation of Northern Indiana Power from the Past
A popular local event has been cancelled due to the weather. “The Pulaski Post” reports next weekend’s Northern Indiana Power from the Past antique farm and tractor show has been cancelled. Continue reading
Tippecanoe and Kankakee River Flood Warnings Extended
The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for the Tippecanoe River near Ora until further notice. At 9 last night the river was at 11.3 feet and rising. Flood stage is 12 feet. Continue reading
Recent River Flooding Affects Local Businesses
With the recent abundance of rainy weather a couple local businesses that offer summer services are suffering. Winamac businesses Tippe-Canoe Rentals as well as Riverside Rentals haven’t been able to let anyone out on the rivers for weeks due to the high levels. Conditions have just been too dangerous to allow patrons to rent canoes and kayaks. Continue reading
Tippecanoe River Flood Warning Extended Again
The National Weather Service has once again extended the flood warning for the Tippecanoe River near Ora. As of 2 p.m. yesterday the river was at 11.7 feet and steady. Flood stage is 12 feet. Continue reading
Winamac Park Closed Due to Tippecanoe River Flooding
The Town of Winamac is being affected by flooding on the Tippecanoe River.
Near Record Tippecanoe River Flooding Possible
Near-record flooding is possible along the Tippecanoe River near Ora, according to the National Weather Service. They’ve extended the flood warning there until further notice. Continue reading
Tippecanoe River Flood Warning Extended
The Tippecanoe River is out of its banks in Ora. The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning in that area until further notice. As of 9 last night, the river was at 12.2 feet and rising. Continue reading
Flood Warnings Extended for Local Rivers
The National Weather Service has extended flood warnings for two local rivers. Minor Kanakee River flooding is occurring at Davis Route 30. The river was holding steady at 10.4 feet last night. Flood stage there is 10 feet, at which low-lying agricultural areas start to flood. The river is expected to fall below 10 feet Friday morning. The flood warning has also been extended for the Tippecanoe River near Ora. Last night the there was just below the 12-foot flood stage. It’s expected to rise above that tomorrow afternoon, crest near 12.1 feet Wednesday morning and fall below flood stage around mid-afternoon. Significant lowland and rural flooding begins when the river reaches the 12 foot mark.
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