The Kosciusko County Kid’s Business Fair was again hosted by the North Webster Community Center on Saturday, June 27, after being postponed in March. Young entrepreneurs in kindergarten through eighth grade set up a business booth in the gymnasium and the public came in to buy their products, goods and services. Judges also visited each booth and interviewed the business owners.
Read MoreA love of animals and willingness to try new, interesting things led Zack Schultz to 4-H and leads him to continue to expand his projects.
Read MoreThere’s a new design at the welcome to Syracuse sign on SR 13 and it is much more than just pretty.
Read MoreFollowing the COVID-19 outbreak pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders, Fellowship Missions in Warsaw decided to look at alternative options for the homeless living in its shelter. In February, the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions shared information about the possibility of partnering with local church camps to expand their ministry.
Read MoreThe Milford town marshal recently knocked one big item off his bucket list — publishing his first book. “A Fairy’s Tale,” published under D. A. Kreider, is the first book in a trilogy Derek Kreider has planned.
Read MoreTippecanoe Township Advisory Board approved further discussed properties where a second fire station could be built and the purchase of fire equipment at its Wednesday, June 10, meeting.
Read MoreThe county council at large election will see three incumbents and one newcomer in the race to make the Republican ballot for the primary. Only three of those running can receive the nomination. Those vying for the nominations are Kimberly Cates, Syracuse, incumbent; Kathleen Groninger, Mentone; Sue Ann Mitchell, Warsaw, incumbent; and Joni L. Truex, Warsaw, incumbent. Each candidate was asked to give a short biography and answer two questions.
Read MoreMemorial Day celebrations were limited this year due to COVID-19 and current social distancing restrictions, but each of the local American Legion posts met at area cemeteries to remember those who have served their country. While there were no parades held this year in Milford, North Webster or Syracuse, the community still gathered at each of the area cemeteries to remember and honor those who have died Monday, May 25.
Read MoreDespite Milford Fest being cancelled, the Milford Fest Committee was still able to bring some fun and excitement to the streets of Milford during Memorial Day weekend.
Read MoreKosciusko Economic Development Corporation continues to work to provide opportunities, particularly for entrepreneurs and small businesses. For entrepreneurs looking to get started or those already with small businesses, the Circuit entrepreneur meet up offers connections, resources and opportunities all in one place. While entrepreneurship can sound quite exciting, these meet ups help to show those aspiring to start small businesses what it is like as well as provide them with information to assist them.
Read MoreLocal garden centers are seeing an influx in community members planting and gardening earlier than normal this year. Ed Clayton from Clayton Garden Center, North Webster, stated he’s been seeing lots of new people which means plenty of new gardens this year.
Read MorePIERCETON — A reading interventionist and Title I teacher at Pierceton Elementary School, Mary Helen Gensch took her own struggles as a child and uses those lessons to help children now. “I struggled with reading as a kid and my third-grade teacher discovered how to make me feel proud of myself. My reading grew that year,” Gensch explained. “I decided I wanted to help kids feel the same way.”
Read MoreSYRACUSE — Another local food giveaway at The Channel Marker helped to feed hundreds in Syracuse and the surrounding communities.
Read MoreSYRACUSE — The second annual Wawa-Brewski event was cancelled for 2020 due to safety precautions surrounding the COVD-19 pandemic. Those who had already purchased tickets will be receiving a refund.
Read MoreSYRACUSE — The outpouring of support during this pandemic continues in the Syracuse community. The Women of Today sponsored another free meal giveaway on Friday, April 3, with the assistance of The Channel Marker. What began as a food giveaway with 100 meals turned into a total of 222 meals made and given away Friday afternoon. Those who came were given meals of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans from The Channel Marker.
Read MoreMILFORD — Following a foot pursuit and search, a man was arrested in Milford and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail early Thursday morning, April 2. Jonathan Kent Quillen, 34, giving an address of 1495 E. Dove Lane, Milford, was booked for intimidation, leaving the scene of a hit and run accident and habitual offender.
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