Sandoval Recognized For 34 Years Of Service With KABS, Cardinal Services
Sandy Sandoval was recognized for 34 years of service with KABS and Cardinal Services at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, May 26.
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Community Corrections Making Strides, Andrew Says
By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Corrections Executive Director Barry Andrew received permission to apply for two grants at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, May 12. Commissioners gave approval for Andrew to apply for the 2021 Community Corrections grant, which averages $360,000 each year, … Read More
Agreement Reached In Blue Barn Berry Farm Zoning Dispute
WARSAW — A contentious zoning dispute involving Blue Barn Berry Farm of Syracuse has been resolved. The company had been working through a series of zoning issues since June in an attempt to continue operating as an event venue. Last month, the Kosciusko County Commissioners heard arguments from … Read More
KABS: Serving The Community One Ride At A Time
WARSAW — Kosciusko Area Bus Service, a Medicaid-approved program of Cardinal Services, has been providing reliable, affordable alternative transportation for county residents since 1981. But even after 38 years of service, 59,000 trips a year — “we’re on course to top 60,000 this year,” said Amanda Landis, KAB’s … Read More
Some Receive Increases, Others Don’t
WARSAW — It was after 9:30 p.m. Monday evening, Nov. 21, before Warsaw Common Council members reached the third and fourth items on its agenda. The final two agenda items finalized the funding for not-for-profit organizations and transferred funds. A 2 1/2 hour discussion had been held on the issuance of bonds for a third fire station.
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Free Transportation To Voting Booths On Election Day
WARSAW — A local bus service is providing Kosciusko County residents with free transportation to voting booths on Election Day. The Kosciusko County Area Bus Service is providing an additional bus to their regularly scheduled route to provide transportation from individual’s homes in Kosciusko County to resident’s designated … Read More
Kosciusko County Community Foundation Awards KABS Grant
WARSAW — Kosciusko County Community Foundation has awarded Kosciusko Area Bus Service a grant in the amount of $10,000 to help pay for a new bus hitting the road this week. According to KABS General Manager Robert Cunningham, keeping the fleet of eight buses and vans updated is … Read More
Budgets Main Topic Of City Council
WARSAW — Proposed 2017 budgets from 10 not-for-profits were heard by Warsaw Common Council members Monday evening, Aug. 1. The meeting, due to the budget requests, began one hour earlier than normal.
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Local Cab Company Offering Free Rides NYE
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — With New Year’s Eve approaching Thursday, Dec. 31, many are beginning to formulate their holiday plans. Though party goers may be mapping out an evening of champagne and fun, some may forget a very important and necessary part of the evening — a safe ride … Read More
Need A Ride, Call KABS
WARSAW — In this day and age, going to the grocery store or keeping an appointment typically means getting into the car and driving to the appropriate destination. For many Kosciusko County residents, however, getting around is not that simple. Those who do not drive often have to rely on others who may … Read More
Donald Shively Honored As Veteran Of The Month
WARSAW — Donald Shively was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Tuesday, Dec. 1, Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting in Warsaw. Rich Maron, veteran’s affairs officer, presented the award.
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EMAI Among Subjects At Commissioner’s Meeting
Lewis Eugene Collier of Warsaw was just announced Veteran of the Month at today’s Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting. County Veterans Affair Officer Rich Maron was there to present the award.
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WARSAW — Getting a 10-minute late start, due to a lack of quorum, Warsaw Common Council took its first look at the 2016 budget proposals for not-for-profits and four city departments. Not-for-profit requests totaling $206,000 were received from Kosciusko Community Senior Services, Animal Welfare League, City County Athletic … Read More
Kosciusko Commissioners Support NIRP Affiliation, CLS Update
Mark Dobson, president and CEO of Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, approached the Kosciusko County Commissioners during its April 21 meeting regarding Kosciusko County’s participation in the Regional Cities Initiative. Gov. Mike Pence signed the initiative into law last year. It was originally proposed to fund $84 million of … Read More
KABS: Fulfilling Its Mission For 33 Years
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the sixth in our series of articles featuring the people and programs of Cardinal Services in their 60th anniversary year.) Michelle Boxell Community Relations Manager Kosciusko Area Bus Service was created as a division of Cardinal Services in 1981. For 33 years they have … Read More
Nonprofits Seek Funds From County
Nine non-profit organizations came before Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday morning requesting funding for 2013 totaling over a half million dollars. Making their annual appeals, some organizations requested an increase of funds from last year citing several reasons. All totaled, the nine agencies requested $562,384. Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. … Read More