KOSCIUSKO — Crash statistics and citizens’ concerns were the main topics of discussion last night, May 24, during the first public meeting on the US 30 freeway project. Approximately 100 Kosciusko County residents attended the meeting at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center to meet with elected … Read More
WARSAW — Beginning Tuesday, May 29, the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s Mantis Skate Park will be open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from noon until 8 p.m. Saturday. Mantis Skate Park is located at 400 Little League Drive on Boggs Campus. Mantis … Read More
SYRACUSE — The prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship for the 2018-19 academic year was presented to Lacey Helfers, a senior at Wawasee High School. The scholarship was presented at the high school awards ceremony May 23 by Kathryn Schmidt, P.E.O. Chapter EJ representative. The P.E.O. Sisterhood, founded Jan. 21, … Read More
LARWILL — Electric Consumer magazine hosted its 21st annual student calendar contest for the 2019 cooperative calendar and students at Whitko made a strong showing in the competition. The contest provides young Hoosier artists a unique opportunity to express themselves and develop their artistic talent, while possibly earning … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Art has always been a focus for Susie Schaetzle but she just recently renewed her passion for painting. Graduating with an art and business major from her high school in Portland, she spent her days earning money in high school by painting.
Read MoreSOUTH BEND — “Legends of Michiana” is all about telling the story of individuals who have gone above to positively impact the lives of Michiana residents. WNIT’s next “Legends” documentary will give viewers an inside look into the lives of Rebecca and Michael Kubacki, Syracuse, true community leaders … Read More
SYRACUSE — With guidance from the Wawasee Area Career and Technical Education Cooperative, several Pathways students have established themselves as rising stars in their respective fields by placing in state skills competitions. Fairfield High School student Joey Davis placed third in the culinary arts portion of the Indiana … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS is pleased to announce its 2018 scholarship winners. From 1993 to date, KBOR has awarded $75,000 in scholarships. The KBOR scholarship is specifically designed to identify and encourage bright and motivated students in Kosciusko County. In assisting with their educational expenses, … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko Cares Youth Services partnered with the Indiana Youth Institute to host an event, ‘Trauma Informed Care: Understanding the Impact of Trauma,’ Wednesday, May 23, at the K21 Health Services Pavilion. Juanita Mejia-Goodwell, Northeast Indiana Outreach Manager for IYI, introduced the event speaker, Darla France, MA, … Read More
WARSAW — Chris and Reily Frankum will have a comfortable place for their recent bundle of joy to grow up, thanks to an extensive school project completed by a couple dozen high school students. The couple are the proud owners of a house built by the Building Trades … Read More
PIERCETON — Nick and Sherry Leeman are making the best out of a bad situation while also working to bring attention to a subject that can be difficult to discuss. Organ donation can be an uncomfortable topic to broach but one the Leemans feel needs to be considered … Read More
WINONA LAKE — Lions, hyenas, wildebeests and 22 other animal species make their home in the Fort Wayne Children Zoo’s African Journey biome. Zoo guests may have noticed the biome hosting another type of visitor over the past few years: students from Grace College. Led by Dr. Chad … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — K21 Health Foundation is continuing to celebrate its 30th year of serving the community by providing a $20,000 gift to Heartline Pregnancy Center. K21’s Board of Directors selected Heartline to receive this gift in honor of the organization’s dedication to the community for more than 30 … Read More
The following is a list of Memorial Day weekend events happening in and around Kosciusko County: Etna Green A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 27, at Etna Green United Methodist Church, followed by a ceremony at East Cemetery. Leesburg Leesburg will have a … Read More
WARSAW — The Bowling Alley, located at 1535 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, provides the Kids Bowl Free program as a way to give back to the community for all of their support throughout the school year and winter months. KidsBowlFree.com and over 1,400 participating bowling centers from coast to coast and Canada … Read More
Art, they say, imitates life, and the Amish culture is no exception. Beginning Monday, June 4, the Goshen College Art Department and the Mennonite-Amish Museum Committee will sponsor “Amish Arts 1900-1940: From the Pottinger Collection” in the Hershberger Gallery of the college’s music center. The exhibit will remain at … Read More
