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AG Hill Reaches $120 Million Settlement With Ortho Companies

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2019 @ 3:59 PM

Attorney General Curtis Hill announced today that he and 45 other attorneys general reached a $120 million consent judgment with Johnson & Johnson and DePuy to resolve allegations that DePuy unlawfully promoted its metal-on-metal hip implant devices, the ASR XL and the Pinnacle Ultamet. The attorneys general allege … Read More

Dukes Tells Commissioners It’s Time For A Jail Medical Change

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2019 @ 1:08 PM

WARSAW — The new county sheriff took a bold step Tuesday, Jan. 22, to bolster healthcare efforts for inmates of the Kosciusko County Jail. Kyle Dukes, who took over his new role as the county’s top law enforcer on Jan. 1, presented before the regular meeting of the … Read More

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program To Kick Off Tenth Year

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2019 @ 12:41 PM

WINONA LAKE — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will kick off its 10th year of service to Kosciusko County with a public reception at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, Grace College President Dr. Bill Katip, Director of the William P. Gordon Institute for … Read More

Wawasee Dismissing School 30 Minutes Early

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2019 @ 1:34 PM

SYRACUSE — Due to pending weather possibly including freezing rain, Wawasee Community School Corporation will be dismissing students 30 minutes early today, Tuesday, Jan. 22. All after school activities have been cancelled as well. … Read More

Eighth Grade Parent Night Rescheduled

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2019 @ 1:21 PM

SYRACUSE — Originally scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 22, the eighth grade parent night at Wawasee High School has been rescheduled due to the weather forecast. It will now be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at the high school in the auditorium if construction is completed by … Read More

Tippecanoe Valley Applauds Efforts Of Four Juniors

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2019 @ 10:14 AM

BURKET — A quartet of 11th-graders at Tippecanoe Valley High School received their due on Monday night, Jan. 21, during the monthly meeting of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s Board of Trustees. Named as Rising Stars of Indiana, Amy Baca, Kirstyn Yoder, Valeria Jimenez and Quinten Allen were … Read More

Tippecanoe Valley Schools Dismissing Early Due To Weather

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2019 @ 12:34 PM

MENTONE — Due to the potential for bad weather this afternoon, all Tippecanoe Valley schools will be dismissing early today, Jan. 22. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School will dismiss at 1:30 p.m., and Tippecanoe Valley High School will dismiss at 1:45 p.m. Both Akron and Mentone Elementary Schools will … Read More

Let Purdue Extension Help You Get Walkin’

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2019 @ 10:05 AM

KOSCIUSKO — Are you ready to get moving, improve your health and enjoy life more? Get Walkin’ is a free e-mail based walking program being offered through Purdue Extension in Kosciusko County. Participants can sign up, walk on their own and receive e-mailed support and information. It is … Read More

Nappanee Center To Display Early Town Photographs

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2019 @ 9:19 AM

NAPPANEE — The Nappanee Center will feature the photography of John Keller from Feb. 1 to April 30 as part of a program funded by a Library Services and Technology Act Grant from the Indiana State Library presented to the Heritage Collection staff. The display will be viewable … Read More

Christian Athlete Uses Love To Thwart Hate

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2019 @ 3:46 PM

WINONA LAKE — Chris Singleton, a tall and lanky outfielder for the South Bend Cubs, knows a few things about strength and speed. It was no feat of weakness that allowed him to park four home runs with the Chicago Cubs’ single A affiliate in 2018. His quickness … Read More

KYLA Students Learn About Leadership, Education In Kosciusko

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2019 @ 1:22 PM

KOSCIUSKO — On Wednesday, Jan 9, Ivy Tech Community College in Warsaw welcomed students and board members with the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy for a day of learning and self-discovery. The event focused on education opportunities in Kosciusko County and beyond for students considering college. The meeting began … Read More

Two Wawasee Robotics Teams Qualify For Louisville

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2019 @ 8:37 AM

SANDUSKY, OHIO — Battling against teams from six states Friday, Jan. 18, at the Kalahari Classic in Sandusky, Ohio, the Wawasee robotics team earned a trip for two teams to the VEX Robotics World Championships in April at Louisville, Ky., and won the top spot in robotics skills. … Read More

CAO Robertson Reads To Washington First Graders

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2019 @ 8:13 AM

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Chief Academic Officer Dr. David Robertson recently shared his reading skills and strategies with Washington STEM Academy first graders. This was an opportunity to encourage the students to read, while also capturing their attention. According to a WCS press release, “the student were fully … Read More