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Helfers Presented STAR Scholarship

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 25, 2018 @ 8:44 AM

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

Whitko Artists Make Huge Showing At State Competition

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 24, 2018 @ 2:17 PM

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

The World Is Schaetzle’s Canvas

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 24, 2018 @ 4:47 PM

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.

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Documentary On Kubackis Premiers May 31

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 23, 2018 @ 10:11 AM

SOUTH 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

Pathways CTE Students Earn Top State Honors

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 24, 2018 @ 3:59 PM

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 Board of Realtors Announces 2018 Scholarship Winners

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 24, 2018 @ 1:52 PM

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

Understanding The Impact Of Trauma

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 24, 2018 @ 1:01 PM

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

Building Trades Students Unveil Latest House

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 24, 2018 @ 3:53 PM

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

Emma Grace Saves Lives Through Organ Donation

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 24, 2018 @ 9:15 AM

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

Grace College Students Enter Third Season Of Water Testing At The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 23, 2018 @ 11:56 AM

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

Heartline Pregnancy Center Receives Gift For Over 30 Years Of Service

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 24, 2018 @ 1:31 PM

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

Kids Bowl Free Program To Offer Free Bowling Games This Summer

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 23, 2018 @ 1:48 PM

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

Exhibiting Amish Life Through Art

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: May 23, 2018 @ 12:36 PM

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