KLS Helps Kosciusko County Learn To Read
WARSAW — Hoping to expand literacy in adults and preschoolers across Kosciusko County, Kosciusko Literacy Services has been working with other agencies to develop the skills need to grow.
Read MoreWARSAW — Hoping to expand literacy in adults and preschoolers across Kosciusko County, Kosciusko Literacy Services has been working with other agencies to develop the skills need to grow.
Read MoreNORTH MANCHESTER — Since 1989, Manchester Main Street has been committed to revitalizing and enhancing the rich cultural, natural and architectural resources that make North Manchester a unique and wonderful place to live. Due to the active participation and financial generosity of this great community, Manchester Main Street … Read More
By KELLY HECKAMAN Purdue Extension-Kosciusko County Extension Educator The master gardener program is one way that the Purdue Extension puts knowledge to work and helps people grow throughout Indiana. The program helps gardeners grow by providing them with intensive training in horticultural principles. Participants, in turn, share their … Read More
AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School Building Trades Program has openings for homes to be built during the 2016-2017 and 2018-2019 school years. The buildings to be constructed must be a personal residence of a maximum 3,000 square feet and may include a finished basement. The building … Read More
By AMBER ZECCA Hoosiers Feeding The Hungry CORUNNA — Tim Haynes, a farmer in DeKalb County, recently noticed chicken prices seemed low. This made him think of all the people that are in need during this holiday season and how he could give back. Haynes was familiar with … Read More
By MELANIE LOWMAN, MA, LMHC Therapist, Member – Tippecanoe Valley Mental Health Task Force AKRON — The average person spends approximately one-third of their life sleeping? To put this into perspective the average person who lives to be 90 years old will have slept approximately 11,680 days or … Read More
By J.T. Coopman, Ed.D. Executive Director Of The Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents The issues connected to ISTEP Plus are well known by educators, parents and legislators throughout Indiana. Recent news about yet another technical glitch only increases concern over its validity. It’s time for a change. … Read More
WINONA LAKE — A truck has arrived in Winona Lake, filled with boxes and large pieces wrapped in plastic. The pieces arrived yesterday, Tuesday, Dec. 22, and, when assembled, will comprise the main structure for Winona Lake’s Limitless Park playground. Because it is winter, the pieces will remain … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — InkFreeNews.com has reached more than 45,000 likes on Facebook and continues to climb. InkFreeNews.com continues to prove itself as Kosciusko County’s news leader. In the last week the Ink Free News Facebook page has had more than 115,994 people engaged on the site, up 73.1 percent from last week, … Read More
By SUMMER ZIMMER Director of Communications and Social Responsibility, Kosciusko Community YMCA WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be offering an open day for the community on Saturday, Jan. 9, to come in and find out more about membership and what it means to be involved with … Read More
WARSAW — This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Zeek Zeek is a beautiful neutered male German shepherd/collie mix, about 1-year-old. He is a friendly, outgoing and an energetic boy who loves to play. Zeek is a happy, curious and … Read More
GOSHEN — The Elkhart County Extension Homemakers are hosting their annual heritage skills classes from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Elkhart County Purdue Extension Office, located on the 4-H fairgrounds, Goshen. Classes are limited, so early registration is encouraged. Registration forms are available … Read More
By MEGAN BAUER Burket Country Neighbors 4-H Club The Burket Country Neighbors 4-H Club met Monday, Dec. 14, for their holiday party, welcoming four new members to the club. Club members shared special holiday memories while hand painting and creating tree ornaments for residents at Miller’s Merry Manor. … Read More
WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Annual Firemen’s Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 19, honored two of its own with awards. Fire Chief Mitch Titus was recipient of the Fireman of the Year Award with Firefighter Todd Kohler receiving the Winona Lake Service Award. Titus, who has lead the … Read More
WARSAW — The Beaman Home is Warsaw exists to provide essential services to domestic abuse victims in Kosciusko County, an it does so with generous support from the community.
Read MoreWARSAW — The repairs for the tornado sirens within the city of Warsaw at the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station 1, 109 E. Main St., along with the installation of the new tornado siren at Station 2, 2204 E. Center St., has been completed. Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Chief Michael … Read More