Welcome to Francesville, Indiana

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             *  Get out and about and Support Local Businesses!!
​              * June 2 - 2022 Francesville Farmers' Market opens - 5 pm - 7 pm - Francesville Gazebo
             

           
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Francesville Calendar of Events

HELP WANTED
Whistle Stop Restaurant

The Whistle Stop Restuarant is hiring - all shifts - looking for waitresses, hostesses, salad bar attendant, and dishwasher.

If interested, stop in or call the Whistle Stop at 291-253-4100 and ask for Lynette, Susie, or Mercedes.

Flagler Car #90
Monon Connection Museum - Whistle Stop Restaurant

​The Monon Connection Museum/Whistle Stop Restaurant is proud to announce the opening of their latest exhibit - the Flager Car #90.

The new exhibit houses an 84 foot long "Palace" car built in the late 1890's that Henry Flager of the Florida East Coast Railway built for his wife. 

Come visit the Museum and take a step back in time to see how people over 100 years ago travelled in style.  See the slideshow below for a glimpse of the magnificent railroad car,

For more information, visit the website at www.mononconnection.net


2nd Saturday Play in Pulaski County
June 11 - Mark your calendar

Farmers' Market 2022

Opening Day is June 2 in Francesville and June 4 in Winamac!!! We're excited to see everyone back at the market.

YES - We are taking vendor registration forms https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfLL0v0Vr7.../viewform...

YES - POP Club is back (Thank you Community Foundation of Pulaski County)

YES - Locations, Days, Times are the same: Francesville, Thursdays, 5-7, Gazebo on Bill St. | Winamac, Saturdays, 9-12, Main St at Courthouse

​YES - Non-profit organizations are welcome free of charge!

Francesville Sites​

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Use the above link to pay town of Francesville utility bill with a credit card.
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Click HERE to browse the West Central School Corporation Facebook page.

​West Central School Corporation open positions for 2022-2023.

4 hour Custodian (Elementary School and High School)
Elementary Teacher
High School English Teacher
Director of Food Services 
Substitute Bus Drivers
Substitute Teachers
Substitute Custodians
Substitute Cafeteria Staff
Life Guards
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For more information, visit the web site @ www.wcsc.k12.in.us/wcsc/info/job-postings or call the WCSC Central Office @ 219-567-9161

* WCSC School Board Minutes - 05/05/22
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* 2021-2022 WCSC School Corp Calendar

Just a reminder that the West Central swimming pool is open to the public.  Check with the West Central Elementary School for hours or visit the WCSC web page.

 Uptown Project Receives Grant for Formation of Pocket Park

The UPTOWN Project, Inc recently received a $20,000 grant from the Community Grants Fund through the Community Foundation of Pulaski County. This grant for the future "Opera Block Park" is intended to move Pulaski County toward its aspiration of becoming a community that is welcoming and open-minded.

UPTOWN Project members look forward to the groundbreaking of this pocket park in Francesville's historic business district between Novotony Insurance and Circle S Farm Solutions. Once complete, visitors may enjoy seating, a small stage for entertainment, artwork, lighting, activities, and other decorative features.

The Opera Block Park theme derived from Francesville's rich entertainment history. In 1908, William C Myers, a local real estate broker, constructed a grand theater called the ‘Opera House Block’ located on the corner of Montgomery and Bill Streets. This theater occupied a large portion of the block and was one of the most modern in the state. “It’s seating capacity of 900, stage, dressing rooms designed to accommodate the best road troupes, heating, ventilating, lighting and safety exits conformed to the ideas of the most modern playhouse.” All patrons were guaranteed “ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW” or their money would be refunded.
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With the help of local businesses, community members, and organizations, the UPTOWN Project is anxious to bring life to a space that has been vacant over 30 years! For more details, check out the full article in the Francesville Tribune. Stay tuned for updates as this exciting project unfolds!
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​The Uptown Project is a non-for-profit; community-based organization devoted to enhancing Francesville's historic business district.

Follow Uptown Project Announcements and Events on Facebook by clicking HERE.
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Francesville Market 
Now taking job applications
​Updated Pictures!!

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The Francesville Market has a tentative grand opening set for June.  Located in the old Agrisol building on the NE corner of US 421 and W Montgomery Street, remodeling is underway on the facility which will include a gas station, convenience store, full grocery, pharmacy and deli. 

The Market has recently began taking job applications which can be found at the web site:  www.francesvillemarket.com

Click HERE to see updated pictures of the Francesville Market.

The Francesville Market pharmacy will be administered by the Pulaski Memorial Hospital.  The Francesville Market fuel provider will be Good Oil of Winamac.  Winkler Wholesale Grocers will be the supplier of groceries, frozen foods, and other grocery store items. Indianapolis Fruit will deliver fresh vegetables and fruit with locally grown produce available whenever possible.  Meats will be provided by Troyer's Foods as well as local suppliers.

The Francesville Market is a 100% community-owned cooperative, and many local residents have already purchased shares.  According to cooperative board member Chuck Mellon, shares are still available. Feel free to contact any of the cooperative board members (Dave Parish, Amy Miller, Mike Putt, Jeff Tanner) for more information.

For detailed information on how to become a share holder or 501 c-3 donor, contact Chuck Mellon 219-863-7594 or 219-567-2224.

Click HERE to see updated  pictures of the Francesville Market construction progress.
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For events in and around Francesville, check out the Pulaski County Calendar.


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Emergency Notification Sign-Up

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Department uses a product called Nixle to keep residents up-to-date with relevant information from local public safety departments & schools.  Click HERE to sign up for emails and/or texts from the Sheriff's Department through Nixle.
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The Uptown Project will help you get the word out by posting on this website.
Contact the webmaster at evans.rt@gmail.com with the information.
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UPTOWN      Francesville Downtown Improvement Project
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      Name Bricks - Engraved brick paver permanently displayed in the 
​      Gazebo area   

 Individual Bricks - Your donation of $100 or more entitles YOU to have your name engraved into a brick as a lasting record of your valued support to the town of Francesville.  The paver will be permanently displayed in the  downtown  park area .

Double 4x8 Paver or Single 8x8 Paver -  Your donation of $150 or more entitles YOU to have your name engraved into a double paver as a lasting record of your valued support to the town of Francesville.  The double paver will be permanently displayed in the  downtown  park area.

                                                                               A unique and lasting record of your support. Memories & milestones. 
                                  Celebrate a wedding, new baby, birthday or anniversary.  A tribute to someone special.  A memorial to a loved one.

For more information, click HERE to download the Name Brick purchase form.
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