Here are some more updates related to the virus crisis:

Utilities

WARSAW – Don’t flush the wipes! That’s the warning from Warsaw and Winona Lake officials in light of people who are using more disinfectant “baby wipes” to clean surfaces and hands during the coronavirus crisis. Despite labels that say the wipes can be flushed, officials say those and other items clog lines and damage infrastructure. 

SWCD

The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District board (SWCD) has decided that it is in the best interest of public safety to cancel events in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.  

• The annual Tree Sale program is being cancelled for 2020.  For those who have already placed orders, a refund will be sent back to you.  We appreciate the support of the community for this program and we expect to offer this service again next spring.  
•  The monthly April board meeting, set for April 7 has also been cancelled.   
• The spring Food Plot Seed program, scheduled for May, is also uncertain at this point, as the SWCD is not sure it will be able to pick up or disseminate seed.  

Watch for updates on the SWCD Facebook page or website.

Relief fund

WARSAW – Campbell & Fetter Bank, 2926 Frontage Road, Warsaw is taking financial donations at their drive-up for COVID-19 relief in cooperation with the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association (GWMA).  Monies will be given to Combined Community Services (CCS) and The Salvation Army who are on the front lines distributing food and hygiene items to those affected by reduced hours, unemployment or fixed income.  For more information go to www.gwma.info.

Social Services

In the interest of taking every possible measure to protect Hoosier health and safety, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration will close its Bureau of Developmental Disability Services and Vocational Rehabilitation Services offices to the public at the end of business today until further notice.

Credit Union

WARSAW – To ensure the health and well-being of our staff and members, ViaCU branch lobbies will be closed effective Friday, March 20 at Noon until further notice.  Our branch drive-ups will remain open. Branch lobby services such as new account, lending or safe deposit box access will be available by appointment only by calling 877.673.3284. The credit union has a branch at 1911 Plaza Drive in Warsaw.