Power From the Past show returns July 16-19 in Winamac

Northern Indiana Power From the Past, Inc. (NIPFP), will hold its 49th annual antique power show the weekend of July 16-19, at the fairgrounds in the Winamac Town Park. This year's featured machinery will be Oliver and Hart Parr.

A cherished tradition since 1976, this event draws thousands to Pulaski County each summer, offering a nostalgic celebration of antique tractors, steam engines, a working sawmill and historical displays.

Yakym district staff to hold local mobile office hours July 16 in Winamac

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) has announced that his staff will hold mobile office hours in Pulaski County Thursday, July 16, in Winamac.

Yakym’s mobile office will visit throughout Indiana's Second District in July to assist constituents. Mobile office hours are designed for one-on-one conversations with the Congressman's team, primarily for federal casework assistance. These are not town halls.

SR 143 to have short-term closure

MEDARYVILLE - Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will conduct scrub seal operations on SR 143 between U.S. 421 and C.R. 1650 W, north of Medaryville, on or after Monday, July 20.

Work will occur on SR 143 for approximately one day during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Annual Winamac Kids Day in Park July 21

WINAMAC – The annual “Kids Day in the Park,” sponsored by the Winamac Kiwanis Club, will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, at the Winamac Town Park. 

The event will feature games, informational booths, and free lunch for the kids. All area children are welcome to attend.

PCPL programs, activities for July listed

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for July. They include America 250 activities (a Hamilton sing-along!), the end of summer reading activites (and the annual party), and a Christmas in July Silly Safari event.

For more information on any program, call the library at 574-946-3432 or visit the library’s website at www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us.

Indiana State fair runs Aug. 7-23

Theme: 'Always a Hit!'

INDIANAPOLIS – The 169th Indiana State Fair returns Friday, Aug. 7 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 23 (closed Mondays). With the theme "Always a Hit!" the State Fair and Indianapolis Indians have announced a partnership for the 2026 fair, bringing together iconic organizations that have long been part of the Hoosier summer experience.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.indianastatefair.com

2026 4-H Livestock judging results

Updated

Here are results from 4-H livestock judging at the 2026 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair. 

2026 Pulaski County 4-H project judging results listed

Dog Show results added

Here are the judging results released from 4-H project exhibits at the 2026 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair.

The Pulaski County 4-H program, operated by Purdue Extension, has over 200 youth enrolled.

Indiana's impact on alternative fuel options

 Guest column by State Rep. Kendell Culp

While Indiana gas prices remain under the national average, Hoosiers are still struggling to fill their tanks.

Fluctuating costs have led some to use gasoline with a higher percentage of ethanol, which generally costs less per gallon than traditional gas or diesel.  Nearly 98 percent of all gas options at the pump contain a percentage of ethanol including the standard 87 unleaded that most U.S. cars operate on.

Governor announces matching infrastructure funds to Hoosier communities

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s office has announced more than $84 million in Community Crossings matching infrastructure grants to 147 cities, towns and counties across Indiana, bringing the total from the fiscal year 2026 call for projects to just over $165 million for local road and bridge projects.

Pulaski County and Francessville were among the grant recipients.

Local leaders meet with Gov. Braun

Updated

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun met with eight Pulaski County officials and community leaders Wednesday (July 8), to discuss issues affecting the county and its future.

Braun visited communities in four counties across Indiana last week to meet with local leaders, tour one of Indiana’s historic landmarks (Tippecanoe Battlefield Memorial Park), highlight regional economic development opportunities and hear directly from county and city officials about the issues facing their communities.

County officials to hold informational work session on impact of new local income tax legislation

Pulaski County’s economic development office has announced county officials will host an informational work session regarding recent legislative changes affecting Indiana's Local Income Tax ("LIT") and the potential formation of a Municipal Unit Strategic Taskforce ("MUST").

The session will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, at the Winamac Community Middle/High School Auditorium. The public is welcome to attend.

‘Level Up Your Leadership:’ New training initiative responds to community needs

New partnership delivers free and low-cost leadership training across Pulaski County

In  direct response to needs identified through recent community listening sessions  and the Chautauqua series, the Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC)  has partnered with Shafer Leadership Academy to bring expanded leadership and  nonprofit training opportunities to Pulaski County.

The Pulaski County Leadership Academy is an initiative designed to strengthen leadership capacity across the community by offering both virtual and in-person training opportunities for nonprofit staff, board members, and emerging community leaders.

Two additional candidates file for county offices for general election

Pulaski County Clerk JoLynn Behny has reported that two additional candidates have filed to run for county offices in the Nov. 3 General Election. They fill vacancies on the ballot following the spring primary election.

Kathleen (Kathi) Thompson filed as an Independent to run for Dist. 3 county commissioner against Ed Shank who won the Republican nomination in the May Primary Election. (The incumbent is Mike McClure who did not seek re-election.)