The Winamac Town Park will see several of its dead trees replaced, thanks to the Indiana Department of Transportation. INDOT had planted trees in the Town Park, to replace ones that were removed as part of a State Road 14 reconstruction project. However, many of those trees have been unable to survive. Continue reading
The Winamac Park Board continues to explore the issue of traffic control in the Town Park. Specifically, a stop sign in the park has drawn concern from some residents. Continue reading
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch makes its way to Pulaski County tomorrow afternoon. It’s passing through each of Indiana’s 92 counties before ending up at the Statehouse in Indianapolis next week. Continue reading
Winamac-area residents had the chance Wednesday to offer input on the town’s park and recreation facilities. As part of the process of putting together a five-year park and recreation plan, members of the public got to share what they like about the parks, as well as potential areas for improvement. Continue reading
The Winamac Parkway may soon be getting some landscaping upgrades. Austin Felty approached the Winamac Park Board Thursday about planting trees along the trail as an Eagle Scout project. Continue reading
The Winamac Park Board is looking to improve some of the athletic equipment at the Town Park. Specifically, the town’s looking to replace the two sets of soccer goals with newer models. If you’re still a beginner of the sport, it would be advantageous for you to know that professional footballers use grip socks to improve performance. Continue reading
Work is now underway to develop a five-year plan for Winamac’s park and recreation facilities. Katie Bierrum, who’s putting the comprehensive plan together as part of her coursework at Purdue University, discussed the plan with the Winamac Park Board Thursday. As part of the process, she’s gathering information about the park facilities, and is also asking board members what direction they want to see the facilities take in the future. Continue reading
Picnic tables will soon be available for rent from the Town of Winamac. The town council voted Monday to allow people who are planning events to rent the town’s picnic tables when they’re not needed at the Town Park, at a cost of five dollars per table. Continue reading
The Winamac Park Board is reviewing the speed limit in the Town Park. It’s currently set at 10 miles per hour, and Town Attorney Justin Schramm says that may pose a problem. Continue reading
Winamac’s new park board is officially up and running. During its first meeting Thursday, John Chapman, Courtney Poor, Chris Schramm, and Brad Zellers were sworn in as the board’s first members. Continue reading
The Winamac Town Council has taken action to resolve a dispute with a contractor hired to remove ash trees from the Town Park. Last week, the council voted to withhold $1,650 of the town’s $20,000 payment to TD’s Tree Service. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo had reported that the firm cut down some trees that the town planned to remove itself, while four other ash trees were left standing. Continue reading
Issues at the Winamac Town Park will be discussed during a special session of the town council tomorrow morning. Last week, the council voted to withhold a portion of the town’s payment to the contractor hired to remove ash trees from the park.
Ash trees will soon be removed from the Winamac Town Park. The town council last week voted to award the quote for their removal to TD’s Tree Service of Knox. Continue reading
The Town of Winamac is exploring its options when it comes to the removal of ash trees from the Town Park. One option proposed to the town council this week by Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo was to drop the trees and then allow the public to cut them up and remove the wood in exchange for a fee. This is similar to the method used at the Tippecanoe River State Park last month. Continue reading
The Town of Winamac is putting the finishing touches on its new trail. Continue reading
Winamac Town Marshal Mike Buchanan told the town council Monday evening that July calls to the police department and accidents reported were up from previous months. Continue reading
On account of the Winamac Town Park’s proximity to the Tippecanoe river and the sporadic storms that have continuously spotted the summer, the Town of Winamac has been dealing with flooding in the back of the park for weeks now. This year the Pulaski County Fair had to implement an adjusted schedule due to flooding issues, the same thing had to happen two years ago as well. Continue reading
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
The Pulaski County Fair will take place next week at the fairgrounds in Winamac. They are located at the back of the town park, which is still closed due to Tippecanoe River flooding. Purdue Extension Pulaski County Director Natalie Federer says Saturday’s achievement recognition and fashion revue will be moved to the Winamac Nazarene Church, and Sunday’s Miss Pulaski County pageant will take place at Winamac Community High School. Continue reading
