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Art In Action: Puzzle History

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2020 @ 8:34 AM

By Darla McCammon In the last two weeks, I have taken you to the island of Kauai to occupy your time and escape this dreary January weather. This week, we’re going to talk about something else that people use to occupy their time in the often gloomy winter … Read More

Pets Of The Week

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2020 @ 2:08 PM

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Penny Lou Who Penny Lou Who is so excited to meet you. She is a one-year-old, spayed, female American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, weighing 45 pounds. Penny … Read More

Parkview Warsaw Expanding Into Full-Service Hospital

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2020 @ 3:33 PM

WARSAW — Less than four years after opening, Parkview Warsaw announced plans Wednesday to expand its existing facility to a full-service hospital. Plans include space for up to 30 inpatient beds, surgical services and additional specialty care, said a news release from Parkview Warsaw. As inpatient services become … Read More

Thursday Meeting Will Explore Idea Of Childcare Center At Claypool School

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2020 @ 10:19 AM

CLAYPOOL — Sherry Searles, LaunchPad director, addressed the Claypool Town Council on Tuesday, Jan. 21, regarding a meeting that will explore the possibility of establishing a childcare center at Claypool Elementary School. LaunchPad is the Child Care and Early Learning Coalition that was created to help solve the … Read More

Grace College Inducts 28 Students To Alpha Chi Honor Society

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 2:12 PM

WINONA LAKE — Grace College inducted 28 juniors and seniors to the Alpha Chi Honor Society in a ceremony on Jan. 18. These high-achieving students have earned the top 10% of GPAs across all disciplines at Grace. They join nearly 11,000 students inducted annually into Alpha Chi from … Read More

Winona Lake Looks At Two More Roundabouts

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 22, 2020 @ 5:25 PM

WINONA LAKE — Roundabouts dominated discussion at the Winona Lake Town Council meeting, Tuesday night, Jan. 21. The council approved an agreement for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of CR 250E and Pierceton Road. According to Winona Lake Town Manager Craig Allebach, the town plans … Read More

Warsaw Schools Seeking Input On School Start, End Time

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 2:24 PM

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is requesting input on school start and end time for the 2020-21 school year. The survey can be found in the news section at warsawschools.org or at http://bit.ly/wcsstarttime. Numerous medical research studies have shown a positive impact on student health and wellness through … Read More

Whitley County BABE Announces Laura Tucker As New Executive Director

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 2:02 PM

COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley County BABE, a non-profit organization that specializes in providing resources and a community for moms and families, has recently hired Laura Tucker as its new executive director. Tucker steps into this position with the experience she’s learned in the past three years as the … Read More

Transition To New Recycling Contractor Goes Smoothly, Solid Waste Director Says

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 1:54 PM

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Recycling Depot’s transition to a new recycling contractor was described by Tom Ganser, the depot’s director, as smooth. The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District approved a 2020 recycling contract bid with Whitley Environmental, Columbia City, in October. “The … Read More

Wawasee Robotics Team Sets World Record At Kalahari Classic

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 11:32 AM

SANDUSKY, OHIO — Wawasee Robotics set a world record match high score of 124 points Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Kalahari Classic Signature Event in Sandusky, Ohio. Teams 574D and 574C in qualification match number 288 scored 124 points. They collected 21 of 22 orange cubes on the … Read More

Indiana Fever GM Is Keynote Speaker For ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ Luncheon

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 5:08 PM

WARSAW — Combined Community Services will host Indiana Fever General Manager, Tamika Catchings, as it’s featured speaker for the first annual Love Thy Neighbor Luncheon, Feb. 19. The Love Thy Neighbor Luncheon will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Christ Covenant Church, 2090 East … Read More

Whitko Jr./Sr. High School Seniors Receive Whitko Valor Award

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 8:51 AM

SOUTH WHITLEY — Two Whitko Jr./Sr High School students were inaugural recipients of the Whitko Valor Award at the Whitko School Board of Trustees meeting, Jan. 20. Matthew and William Farner, twin brothers and seniors at Whitko Jr./Sr. High School, were the inaugural recipients of the award. Whiko … Read More

Warsaw School Board Discusses 2020-21 School Start Time Survey

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 21, 2020 @ 8:18 AM

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Board of School Trustees discussed the corporation’s upcoming 2020-21 school start time survey during a meeting on Monday, Jan. 20. The online survey is set to open on Tuesday, Jan. 21. WCS will issue a press release with a link to the … Read More

Tippecanoe Valley School Board Hears About Burket Educational Center During Meeting

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jan 20, 2020 @ 7:37 PM

BURKET — The majority of the Tippecanoe Valley School Board meeting held tonight, Jan. 20, was spent hearing an update on the progress being made at Burket Educational Center. Teacher Micah Lukens stated that the emphasis for Burket Educational Center this school year was to help students build … Read More