People can hear daily and nightly on television what is happening nationally and state-wide with the COVID-19 outbreak. But what about your community? Even though no cases have been confirmed locally, we are being widely affected. This is what InkFreeNews is all about. Bringing our readers what they … Read More
By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources – Horticulture and Crops Purdue Extension Elkhart County ELKHART — Every so often, a new plant disease comes to town. Some of them promise to be plant killers and end up fairly benign. Others, like tar spot on corn, … Read More
By Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer I recently attended a panel discussion with a large group of local elected officials at our annual AIM (Accelerating Indiana Municipalities) conference. Leading the discussion was a distinguished economist from Ball State University, a national site selector, and a mayor from a rapidly … Read More
I moved here from Howard county seven years ago. Howard County (Kokomo area) formerly had lots of issues with road repairs. New council folks and a new manager changed things for the better. The planning for road repairing was changed and now the county has excellent roads. I … Read More
There has been a lot of conversation on social media outlets, local papers and regional TV stations about how the Kosciusko County Community Fair, Inc (Fair Board) is losing money and might have to close the fairgrounds. This makes us wonder about the Fair Board‘s current management capabilities. … Read More
Dear Editor: As a resident of Kosciusko County, I care about what my community looks like. I care about the welfare of those who surround the area, and I especially care about how I can help Warsaw continue to be a beautiful location to live. However, one area … Read More
Editor: The Kosciusko Area Bus Service has provided public transportation in Kosciusko County for 40 years, including 58,000+ rides in 2018. People count on KABS to go to work or school, the doctor, or shopping, and every KABS vehicle is fully accessible, exceeding ADA requirements. KABS provides a … Read More
Dear Editor: Over the past decade in Kosciusko County, adult obesity has become more prevalent, reaching an all-time high of 36 percent of all adults being obese (County Health Rankings, 2018.) Adult obesity can lead to a lifetime full of health problems. Obesity can lead to heart disease, … Read More
Dear Editor: My name is Stephen Gift. I have Cerebral Palsy and I am confined to a wheelchair as a result of my disability. I have lived, went to school, and worked in Warsaw the majority of my life. Up until a couple of years ago, I worked … Read More
I am writing in support of Jim Zachary’s candidacy to represent Ward 1 on the Winona Lake Town Council. I served as president of the council for several years, and I got to know Jim as he attended nearly every meeting during the final years of my term. … Read More
Four feet, 10 inches. I remember when I couldn’t wait to be four feet, 10 inches. That’s how tall you needed to be to stand over a table in order to count chicks in our hatchery. Or at least that’s what my dad told me. It’s one of … Read More
Dear Editor: Indiana passed the State’s first statewide smoke-free air law in 2012. The law restricts smoking in most public places. The 2012 law still leaves many employees unprotected from the dangers of secondhand smoke. A comprehensive smoke-free air policy would include workplaces and sites including bars, fraternal … Read More
As part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s COMMUNITY Out of the Darkness Walks, I will be walking on Saturday, Sept. 7, at OxBow County Park in Goshen to draw attention to the importance of suicide prevention. I won’t be walking alone. I will be joined by … Read More
As funeral directors in our community for 35 years and 10 years, respectively, the recent accident with a funeral procession is at least unfortunate and disconcerting. All funeral processions are of concern to our profession, with safety being a priority. Drivers, while many observe the solemnness of the situation, … Read More
To the Editor: In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report outlining the spike in opioid deaths here in Indiana in 2017. The state saw more than 1,800 drug overdose deaths. And, Indiana was among the top four states that saw the biggest jump … Read More
Dear editor, Five years ago Destiny Rescue opened an office along State Road 13 in Syracuse. It was a huge step in the growth of Destiny Rescue here in the United States. Since that time, with the support of our Kosciusko county friends and supporters all over the … Read More
