KOSCIUSKO — Via Credit Union’s staff paid $3 to wear jeans on Fridays and Saturdays during December. As a result, $1,500 and an abundance of food and toiletries were collected and distributed to local food pantries. … Read More
WARSAW — The 25th annual Toy Time consignment sale is going on now. There’s still time to consign or donate your quality, gently used toys, if you bring them to the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds between before 9 p.m. Today, Dec. 13. Proceeds from the Toy Time sale will benefit … Read More
WARSAW — Belle Tire Distributors Inc. presented donations to the five participating charities of the Warsaw Choose Your Charity Challenge, a program that took place for two months following the store’s grand opening event. The company has donated a combined total of $10,000 to the following organizations: Animal … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — iBOP, Indiana Business Opportunity Partners, a local not-for-profit group that holds several events throughout the year donated $8,684.79 last year back into our community to support local charities. iBOP will be holding their biggest fundraiser of the year on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Baker Youth … Read More
WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Mission Point Church are partnering to sponsor the 9th annual Supermarket Sweep on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Owen’s Market, 2211 E. Center St., Warsaw. The community is invited to participate; grocery lists will be provided to the public from 10 a.m. until … Read More
ATWOOD — Atwood Aldersgate United Methodist Church, located at 105 Hovey St., Atwood, is hosting a free community outdoor movie event at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. The event is free and is open to the public. Hotdogs, popcorn and lemonade will be provided at no cost. The … Read More
WARSAW — Belle Tire in Warsaw held its grand opening today, Aug. 11. During the grand opening celebration, attendees got to enjoy free food from Lawney’s BBQ and giveaways, while also meeting local public safety officials and getting a picture with Tireman, Belle Tire’s mascot. In lieu of … Read More
WARSAW — While children begin to reluctantly take off their swimming suits to don book bags in preparation for the first day of school, a local charitable organization is mobilizing to take a huge bite out of the “back to school” costs for local needy families. In its … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — With the 2018-2019 school year about to begin, the Kosciusko Board of REALTORS once again reached out to Combined Community Services to provide local children with back-to-school backpacks loaded with all their needed school supplies. This year, KBOR provided filled backpacks along with Shoe Carnival and … Read More
WARSAW — With the start of school just around the corner, Combined Community Services is gearing up for their annual Tools for School event to help provide families in need with school supplies for the coming school year. This year’s event will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — K21 Health Foundation has chosen to provide a gift to Combined Community Services of $20,000 as a way of continuing their 20th-year celebration. CCS has assisted the residents of Kosciusko County by providing a variety of services including a food pantry, clothing pantry, and programs that … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Kettleheads hosted the eighth annual Homebrew Fest on June 28, at The Garden at Cerulean in Winona Lake. Approximately 300 patrons were served over 40 locally made beers, meads and ciders. All proceeds were donated to Combined Community Services. Presenting a check for $7,725 … Read More
WARSAW — Combined Community Services will be able to continue to feed hungry families in Kosciusko County thanks to the generosity of Meijer and its customers who participated in the retailer’s spring Simply Give food pantry donation program. Dane’s Family Pantry received an award letter for $6,350 in … Read More
WINONA LAKE — The Kosciusko Kettleheads held their eighth annual Homebrew Fest on Saturday, June 23. The event took place from 6 to 9 p.m. near Cerulean Gardens, Winona Lake. Purchase of a $25 admission ticket gave patrons the opportunity to taste samples of over 40 locally made … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Saturday, May 12 marks the 26th year of one of America’s great days of giving—the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with the reality that too many people are … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Grant recipients for the 2018 Kids Market Spring Consignment Sale, held in March at the Grace College Gordon Recreation Center, were awarded portions from proceeds last week in Kosciusko County. Total cash donations were $10,700, in addition to shopping vouchers and clothing donations given to local … Read More
