KBOR Volunteers Build Horse Obstacle Course at Magical Meadows
Kosciusko Board of Realtors built an obstacle course at the therapeutic horseback riding facility Magical Meadows on Thursday, Sept. 5.
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Community Thanksgiving Service At The Sanctuary
SYRACUSE — The Sanctuary, 10121 SR 13, Syracuse, will host the annual community Thanksgiving service at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18. The event is sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Area Ministerial Association. The service’s theme is “The Blessing of Thorns.” “This year, as in the past, the Syracuse Elementary … Read More
Varab Gives Support And Compassion During Disasters
WARSAW — Joshua Varab always seemed to find himself drawn to the humanities. At Bethel College he graduated with a degree in intercultural studies. Residing in Elkhart where he was born and raised, he found work with a local nonprofit organization for a year before discovering an exciting opportunity in Warsaw.
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Cohagan, Hughes, Conley Honored At Fireman’s Fish Fry
WARSAW — The annual Kosciusko County Fireman’s Association Fish Fry, held every September, is an event that is anticipated each year by firefighters throughout the county. This year was no exception. Matt Cohagan, Mentone Fire Department, was named the 2017 County Fireman of the Year and Mark … Read More
Elkhart County Jail Inmates Learn To Crochet
ELKHART COUNTY — A new class at the Elkhart County Jail has some inmates giving back to the community. They’ve also picked up a unique skill
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Day Of Caring At Mentone Park
MENTONE — Approximately 30 employees from Cargill’s Mentone plant showed up today at Mentzer Park in Mentone for their day of caring. They put new mulch around playground equipment, painted, power washed playground equipment and cleaned the fence.
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Community Rallies Around Boy, 12 After Death Of Mother, Father
CHURUBUSCO — There isn’t just one word to describe how the past year has been for 12 year old Karsten Courtney.
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No Tall Task For Community Giants [VIDEO]
WARSAW – Grace College men’s basketball was one of 16 teams to serve community service projects in the Warsaw area Tuesday morning.
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Altrusa International Partners With Culver’s To Help Community
WARSAW — Altrusa International of Warsaw members are partnering with Culver’s Restaurant to raise funds for area service projects.
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Hunter Smith Speaker At Good Friday Breakfast
WARSAW — The YMCA will host its first Good Friday Breakfast March 25 featuring speaker Hunter Smith and a hot breakfast served by Granite City.
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Ivy Tech To Celebrate Days Of Service Project
INDIANAPOLIS — Ivy Tech Community College will celebrate its 5th annual Ivy Tech Days of Service, which will take place Feb. 14 through Feb. 20 at all campuses statewide, in conjunction with National Random Acts of Kindness Week.
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Stranger Helps Woman Who Was Helping Others At Local Store
CAMBY — She’s not by any measure, rolling in money, but still gives a lot of what she has to people who have even less.
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Community Rallies After Fire Engulfs Goshen Dairy Farm
GOSHEN — A massive fire at a Goshen farm killed at least five calves and destroyed two barns.
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Leaving A Legacy Of Community Service
WARSAW — Robert “Bob” and Ann Gephart moved to the Warsaw community in the mid 1960s, with their two young children, Cheryl and Mark, in tow. Bob followed in his father’s footsteps and began a career in banking. He worked as Warsaw-based Lake City Bank’s first trust officer. Ann used her professional demeanor and keen organizational skills in positions with Warsaw Community Schools; first as librarian for Lincoln Elementary and then as secretary for the athletic department at the high school.
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Jerry Henry Jr. Receives Prestigious Don Wolf Award
By CONNOR O’SHAUGHNESSY Marketing Communications Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters honored local entrepreneur, venture capitalist and civil servant Jerome “Jerry” Henry Jr., with the 2015 Don Wolf Award on Tuesday, May 5, at its 42nd Annual Gourmet Dinner. Named after Big Brothers Big Sisters … Read More
Altrusa Initiates New Member
Altrusa International of Warsaw initiated the club’s third new member in two months at their Thursday, Jan. 22 meeting. Mary Corwin, a registered respiratory therapist at Kosciusko Community Hospital, shares other club members’ interests in domestic violence and substance abuse prevention, homelessness, and illiteracy. Corwin relocated to the … Read More