On Thursday, Feb. 24, North Webster Church of God hosted a Kosciusko County Substance Abuse Forum led by Kosciusko County Sheriff Kyle Dukes along with other law enforcement officers, recovery specialists and recovering addicts who highlighted their own struggles as well as the community formed to assist them in their recovery.
Read MoreAlmost $5,000 was raised through Russ Spangle’s 2021 ROAR (Ride for Overcoming Addiction and Recovery) motorcycle benefit ride Sunday, July 18.
Read MoreWARSAW — A Warsaw man who is taking steps to address addiction issues may not have to serve time behind bars.  Benjamin Jacob Albright, 41, 804 N. Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw, pleaded guilty to manufacturing methamphetamine, a level 4 felony, on Monday, Feb. 17. Albright was arrested … Read More
SYRACUSE — Nearly 100 concerned citizens attended a two-hour presentation, “The Opioid Epidemic: Our Community Speaks,” Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Syracuse Community Center. Speakers were local business owners and recovering addicts Phil Rich Oest and Brittney Bushong; Syracuse Police Chief Jim Layne; Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey … Read More
WARSAW — Dreanna Yoder’s deep dive into addiction was about as fast and intense as one can imagine. Yoder recalls being a brooding 15-year-old filled with angst when she began using pot and pills. Soon, a better job and more money fueled her drug use until she began feeling … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw woman will be allowed to serve a two year sentence through community corrections. Jacquline Rae Egolf, 20, 1313 N. CR 525W, Warsaw, appeared in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 Thursday, June 27, for sentencing after her involvement in a 2018 break-in. According to court documents, … Read More
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — No single solution meets the needs of every individual. It’s important to pick a program that provides the best opportunity to live a life free from the impact of SUD. Without a doubt, the most important step is the first one — getting started. For help … Read More
SYRACUSE — Feb. 26 is an important day for Dru Hicks. This year’s occurrence of the date will mark three years of sobriety for the Kosciusko County native who now serves as national outreach coordinator for Boca Recovery Center in Boca Raton, Fla. Hicks spoke Monday, Feb. 11, at … Read More
WARSAW — Every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. individuals gather at New Life Church to gain support from others struggling with addiction. The group began with around five members now has 40 regulars who attend the weekly meetings for a time of learning and finding community with others … Read More
