WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club will celebrate the annual “Rotary Toy Day” at its meeting at noon Friday, Dec. 7, at the Shrine Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. “The event was started in 1927 to support the outreach of The Salvation Army at Christmas,” said Ken … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services and Liberty Sewing Circle have teamed up again to offer thanks and show appreciation to local veterans. The Threads of Valor quilt presentation was held Wednesday, Nov.21, at the Kosciusko County Senior Center, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw. Liberty Sewing Circle … Read More
WARSAW — VFW Post 1126 and American Legion Post 49 hosted the annual Veterans Day event at Center Lake Pavilion Sunday, Nov. 11. “Today the bell at the Kosciusko County courthouse will be rung at 11 a.m. in joining in the event of tolling bells across the country called … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — In an effort to reduce duplication and stretch resources, The Salvation Army will once again serve as the “Clearing House” for Christmas assistance in Kosciusko County. Organizations, churches, schools and businesses are encouraged to check who they are assisting with the list The Salvation Army maintains. … Read More
WARSAW — The bell at the Kosciusko County Courthouse will toll at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11. The event will join a tolling of bells across the country called, “Bells of Peace: A World War I Remembrance.” The National tolling of bells honors those who served … Read More
WINONA LAKE — Decorated U.S. Army veteran and pro-life advocate Lt.Gen. (Ret.) Jerry Boykin spoke to a small gathering at Grace College’s Westminster Hall on Monday, Sept. 17, at a leadership luncheon co-sponsored by the college and Right to Life of North Central Indiana. Boykin was introduced by … Read More
WINONA LAKE — Several hundred people converged on Winona Lake’s Heritage Room to observe an event held in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer, now in its 67th year. The Pray For America event was held at noon on Thursday, May 3. Emcee Ken Locke introduced keynote … Read More
Seventeen-year-old Ken Locke was lured through the doors of the Salvation Army in 1975 by three enticements: volleyball, girls and food. “Not necessarily in that order,” he quipped. That began a 42-year involvement with the charitable organization that is still going strong. Locke began volunteering for the Salvation … Read More
WARSAW — Ken Locke, Ministries Director at the Salvation Army was one of many to receive a nomination to be a torchbearer for the Indiana Bicentennial. Locke was not expecting to be chosen for the nomination. “I was surprised,” said Locke when he discovered he would be one … Read More
KEN “HAWKEYE” LOCKE Community Ministries Coordinator KOSCIUSKO — The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County is promoting a “Give Green Challenge” to stock their Choice Food Pantry that currently serves around 200 families each month. The challenge will run from St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, to the end of … Read More
WARSAW — The Salvation Army Choice Pantry experienced a 10 percent increase in request for food and hygiene items in 2015 according to Ken Locke, community ministries director. “The increase has resulted due to the changes and cuts in the SNAP program. There are also more people only … Read More
WARSAW — A part of the annual Veterans Day Program in Warsaw is the presentation of the Order of Kosciuszko Award and Meritorious Service Award, presented by the Sons of American Legion Squad 49. Robert “Bob” Savage and Fred Vining were recipients of these two awards. John … Read More
Dear Editor, I want to highly endorse Jack Wilhite and Cindy Dobbins for Warsaw city council. I have known Jack for many years, especially through Scouting, and know his commitment to values, family and community. Cindy has already shown her willingness to serve and make Warsaw a better … Read More
WARSAW — The rain held off during the county’s 9/11 memorial remembrance ceremony at Center Lake Park, Warsaw. Some stood throughout the entire ceremony, others utilized the bleachers and chairs provided or sat on the ground or chairs they had brought along.
Read MoreRecognizing the years since the end of World War II, Korean, Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan, Iraq wars, and those veterans present, Ken Locke, Memorial Day speaker, combined seriousness with humor at the John C. Peterson Post 49 and James W. Sittler VFW Post 1126 Memorial Day ceremony in … Read More
Dear Editor One of the darkest days of my life was April 30, 1975. My boyhood friend and fellow Eagle Scout, L/CPL Darwin L Judge was killed along with CPL Charles McMahon of Woburn, Massachusetts. I was a Senior at Marshalltown (Iowa) High School and working a co-op … Read More
