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The staff of the Pulaski County Journal and Independent is pleased to welcome Megan Galbreath to the office as a news reporter and editor. Galbreath grew up on a farm in the Royal Center area and is a 2016 graduate of Pioneer Junior-Senior High School. She went on to attend Valparaiso University...
The Winamac Town Council approved a quote for the building of the splash pad shelter and revealed more about the project during a special meeting on Friday, April 23.
One quote was given to the council to review prior to the meeting. Town manager Brad Zellers said he received the quote but he...
Graduation traditions for Winamac Community High School continue to evolve and the graduates will be making corporation history.
The Class of 2021 and the Class of 2022 will be adding their names to the Winamac Community High School history books not only as graduates but also as part of something...
Pulaski County officials began debating whether the county airport can be sold and after some discussion, it was discovered that it might be a bit of hassle.
County officials have mentioned selling the airport in the past as a way to save money. The idea was again brought up during a joint session...
Health department officials are looking to move the location of the state COVID-19 testing site in Pulaski County as it’s currently costing the county money.
The state COVID-19 testing site is currently located in the Star City Community Center and is costing the county about $700 per month. ...
Pulaski County EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo is offering further ideas on how to attract new employees to the department.
DeLorenzo discussed with the county commissioners, on Monday, April 5, a few different ideas as to staffing and benefits. His ideas included using noncertified staff to drive...
The Winamac Town Council hired Tyler Campbell as the new town marshal on Monday.
Campbell has been with the department since 2015. He was a deputy with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department before that.
Campbell replaces town marshal Mike Buchanan who was working on an interim basis. Buchanan...
*Updated (Friday, April 9, 2021) FEMA will begin accepting applications for funeral assistance on Monday, April 12, through their dedicated call center. The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number is 844-684-6333 or TTY: 800-462-7585. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT. More...
After several signs were posted indicating the disapproval of a crematory being built in town, the request for a special exception has been withdrawn.
Jon Frain, of Frain Mortuary, delivered a letter regarding the withdrawing the special exception request for a crematorium Monday morning. Frain...
News of hearing a longtime local physician had passed came as a shock to the community and especially to those who knew him.
Dr. Frank Alan Utes, 69, passed away on March 25, and generations of families are now remembering him as a doctor, a friend and as family.
Dr. Utes came to Winamac in 1979...
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