The Northern Indiana Power from the Past in Winamac will be celebrating year 45 starting this week.
Continue readingPower from the Past is Back
Work Planned to Improve Winamac Town Park’s Appearance
The Winamac Town Park will be getting some cosmetic upgrades over the coming months. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the Winamac Park Board Thursday that he’s planning to hire a company for a tree maintenance project after the first of the year. That will include removing two dying silver maples near the entrance gate and trimming the trees by the softball diamond, among other work.
Continue readingGrant Funding Sought for Restroom Upgrades at Pulaski County Fairgrounds
Now that the front of the Winamac Town Park has new restrooms, attention is once again turning to the restrooms in the fairgrounds. The Winamac Park Board recently agreed to let Northern Indiana Power from the Past apply for grant funding.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Schedules Park Cleanup Day, Approves Kingdom Kids Color Run
This year’s Winamac Town Park cleanup day is scheduled for Saturday, April 4 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. It’s a chance for residents and local organizations to help with various tasks. The date was finalized during last week’s park board meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County to Continue TV Ads in 2020 Tourism Marketing Plan
Pulaski County will spend almost $57,000 to try to bring in tourists this year. The Community Development Commission’s tourism marketing plan was approved by the county commissioners Tuesday, If your are looking for other effective ways to market your business and get yourself out there, Freshlinks offering outreach packages.
Continue readingPulaski County Tourism Ads to Return to Chicago TV
Pulaski County will once again be targeting country music fans with this year’s tourism marketing campaign. The county commissioners Monday approved a $25,000 advertising package with WBBM-TV in Chicago.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Explore Fence Improvements at Town Park Ball Fields
The fencing surrounding some of the Winamac Town Park’s athletic fields may soon be getting an upgrade. “I love what they’ve done to the girls’ softball field, with what Francesville Drain Tile did on the top of that fence,” Park Board President Courtney Poor said during last week’s meeting. “I would like to try and I will take this upon myself as a project, to get in touch with some of the folks over there and see how much it would cost us to do the little league diamond and the other girls’ softball diamond in the same manner.”
Volunteers Recognized During Winamac Park Board Meeting
Another busy festival season is in the books for the Winamac Town Park. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo reviewed this summer’s Pulaski County 4-H Fair and Northern Indiana Power from the Past show, during last week’s park board meeting.
Winamac Park Board to Clarify Park Maintenance Responsibilities in Work Session
The Winamac Park Board is looking to clarify who’s responsible for what, when it comes to the maintenance of the Town Park. Board member Jon Chapman raised the issue during Thursday’s meeting, noting that there are a lot of moving parts, when it comes to running the park, “Some of which are handled by Power from the Past, some of which are handled by [Park Manager] Dave [DeLorenzo], some of which are handled by Dave with help from the town, some of which are handled by other parties. Dave asked from the time we became a board for kind of a list of what the priority things are, and we really haven’t ever done that,” Chapman said.
Nearly 40 Volunteers Take Part in Second Winamac Town Park Cleanup Day
Winamac’s second annual Town Park cleanup day was a success, according to Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo. He says about 38 people took part in the event on April 28. “I appreciate all they did taking up their Saturday morning to come down to the park and pick up sticks and do landscaping and clean up,” he told the park board last week.
Tourism Advertising Campaign Approved by Pulaski County Commissioners
Pulaski County will once again advertise its tourism attractions to Chicago-area television viewers. The county commissioners Tuesday approved a $26,000 tourism marketing plan, recommended by the Community Development Commission.
Northern Indiana Power from the Past Returns for 40th Power Show
One of Winamac’s biggest events of the year officially kicks off today. Northern Indiana Power from the Past is returning for its 40th power show.
Winamac Park Board Revisits Restroom Plans
The Pulaski County Fairgrounds will soon get updated restrooms. Organizers of the Pulaski County 4-H Fair and Northern Indiana Power from the Past told the Winamac Park Board last week they plan to work together to improve accessibility at the facilities. Continue reading
Northern Indiana Power from the Past to Take Over Winamac Log Cabin
The replica log cabin in Winamac will soon have a new owner. Northern Indiana Power from the Past plans to buy the building for a dollar from the Pulaski County Historical Society, which has been looking to divest itself of a few of its underutilized properties. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Considers Restroom Upgrades
The Winamac Park Board is weighing its options, when it comes to the Town Park’s restroom facilities. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Meeting Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. Other than Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo’s monthly report, no specific discussion or action items are listed on the advance agenda. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Seeks Input on Town Park Restrooms
The condition of the Winamac Town Park’s restroom facilities has the town’s park board seeking additional input from residents. Continue reading
Residents Weigh In on Winamac Parks
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
Winamac Park Board Appoints Advisory Council Members
The Winamac Park Board now officially has some help with its efforts. During last week’s meeting, the board passed a resolution establishing an advisory council to help provide input on the town’s park and recreation facilities. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Finalizing Advisory Council Appointments
The Winamac Park Board is finalizing plans for the creation of an advisory council. It will be tasked with getting public input on the town’s park and recreation facilities, as well as helping with potential fund raising efforts. Continue reading
