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.

2026 PC Farmers Market open for summer Saturdays

Pulaski County Farmers Market is open for the summer season with a weekly location in Winamac.

The Market features fresh produce, plus local meats, maple syrup, honey, eggs, baked goods, sweet treats, cut flowers and coffee. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturdays June through September, on Main Street in front of the courthouse in Winamac.

Pulaski County Courts’ ‘Little Free Courthouse Library’ continues with court of appeals judges’ assistance

Pulaski County Circuit Court is pleased to continue its “Little Free Courthouse Library” with assistance from the Indiana Court of Appeals.

Sometime ago, Judge Mary Welker started the library in the Pulaski County Justice Center waiting area.

PCT: ‘4th Friday’ returns to Winamac Town Park

Pulaski County Tribe is bringing 4th Friday back to Winamac Town Park this season, weather permitting. When weather is poor, the gathering will move indoors to the PCT Creative Hub.

4th Friday is a free monthly gathering created to give residents, families, visitors, businesses and organizations a reason to come out, enjoy the place they call home, and spend time with the neighbors who make Pulaski County special.

PHCC welcomes volunteers for ‘small acts of kindness’

The Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac is looking to welcome volunteers willing to give of their time to interact with the facility’s senior residents.

Activities could include playing games, reminiscing, crafting and one-on-one social visits. “Our residents love this,” reports Michelle Grostefon, PHCC human resources director on behalf of the staff.

New grant application process at the Community Foundation

The grant application process became a little bit easier this year.

Organizations that wish to apply for a grant through the Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFPC) will be interested to learn the process is now one streamlined application to cover all types of grant opportunities, including field of interest grants. No matter the size of your request, all you need to do is complete one simplified grant application.

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.

Farmer sentiment slips again as high input costs remain top concern

Also: Farm bankruptcy filings up

WEST LAFAYETTE (June 2) - Farmer sentiment declined slightly in May as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell to 119, down from 121 in April.

May’s results indicated mounting concern about rising input costs and financial pressures, setting new highs and lows for the survey. Although the Future Expectations Index increased by 1 point, the Current Conditions Index dropped 8 points from April, falling to its lowest level since December 2024.

Commissioners seek input on ‘best-use’ of county-owned facilities

The Pulaski County Commissioners are soliciting public input regarding county-owned facilities that have not yet undergone significant recent upgrades (as have the courthouse and justice center).

The recommendations sought regard the best use of county-owned facilities and locations for county departments.

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.

‘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.)

Pulaski County unemployment rate remains at 2.3% in May

Pulaski County reports state's lowest unemployment

Pulaski County's unemployment rate remained at 2.3 percent in May, the same as April, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Wednesday, (June 24). The rate was 2.9 percent a year earlier.

Pulaski County had 8,817 employed persons in a labor force of 9,027 in May. In April those numbers were 8,357 of 8,554. A year earlier the numbers were 7,105 of 7,314.