City Donating $133K In Opioid Funds To K-CODE
The remaining $133,175 of the city of Warsaw’s restricted opioid funds budgeted for 2024 will be donated to the Kosciusko Coalition on Drug Education.
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Purpose Of Overdose Awareness Day Is To End Overdoses
Today, Saturday, Aug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, a global campaign to end overdoses, remember those who died and acknowledge the grief of loved ones left behind.
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K-CODE Shares New Plan, Community Updates
Kosciusko Coalition of Drug Education discussed the new Comprehensive Community Plan and community resource updates at a meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27.
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D.O.R.A. Meeting Brings Questions, Concerns
Approximately 20 people attended a public meeting at the Syracuse Community Center to learn more about “Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas.”
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Grace College, Kosciusko Cares Partner To Host Brain Summit
Grace College is partnering with Kosciusko Cares Youth Services to host a Brain Summit for high school students.
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Quit Smoking
World No Tobacco Day is a yearly celebration that informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what the World Health Organization is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic.
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Tobacco Free Coalition Celebrates Quitline’s 15th Anniversary
The Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition is celebrating the Indiana Tobacco Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW) 15th anniversary and its work to help Kosciusko County residents overcome their tobacco addiction and live healthier lives.
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Anti-Tobacco Spokesperson Heidi Blake Honored For Efforts
Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition Program Director Heidi Blake has been chosen as an American Lung Association Lung Force Hero.
Read MoreQuit Smoking Today
Dear Editor, Even though the Great American Smokeout was last week, it’s never too late to embrace a new outlook. Here’s a fresh approach: “You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one.” Quitting smoking is not easy. It takes time and a plan. … Read More
Smoke-Free Air Policy
Dear Editor, The health of our Kosciusko County residents and our communities is more important than ever before. Tobacco kills more than 8 million people globally every year. More than 7 million of these deaths are from direct tobacco use and approximately 1.2 million are due to non-smokers … Read More
Smoking And COVID-19
Dear Editor: Tobacco smokers can be more susceptible to COVID-19, are more likely to be hospitalized and intubated, and are twice as likely to die on a ventilator. Tobacco smoke travels through spaces of buildings, in bars and membership clubs, and in outdoor spaces such as parking lots … Read More
Community-Wide Waste Tobacco Filters Event is March 14 In Syracuse
SYRACUSE — The Kosciusko County Voice Core Leadership Team, Kosciusko County Voice Action Squad, and Wawasee High School Key Club students will conduct a community-wide waste tobacco filters event this weekend. They will be working on behalf of the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition. The coalition’s goal is … Read More
Syracuse Town Council Hears About Tobacco Free Ordinance
Syracuse — Heidi Blake, program director for the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition came before the Syracuse Town Council to ask about a Tobacco Free Air ordinance during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 15. As part of her presentation, she showed the council two zip lock … Read More
Syracuse Town Council Holds First Budget Hearing
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council held a public hearing regarding the 2020 budget at the start of its meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 17. There were no comments from the public. The 2020 budget, if adopted at the October council meeting will be for $4,173,220. The council approved … Read More
Fair Board Pledges to Further Enforce Smoking Ban At Upcoming Fair
WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s Fairgrounds is officially smoke-free, but officials hope to enforce the policy more so during the upcoming annual 4-H Fair. Heidi Blake, director of the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition, attended Monday’s meeting of the county fair board and sought to see if there was … Read More
Work Ethic And INwork Programs Featured At County Extension Annual Meeting
LEESBURG — A look at the Kosciusko Work Ethic program and INwork were among the highlights of the annual Kosciusko County Purdue Extension annual meeting Monday, March 4. The work ethic program, offered by Warsaw Area Career Center and INwork, offered through Purdue Extension, work in conjunction with … Read More