Pierceton’s Superintendent Loves Taking Care Of His Town
Pierceton Superintendent Casey Boggs may be a newer face in the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission, but he’s very familiar with the area.
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Koontz Lights Up The Stage
Alex Koontz came into his career almost by chance.
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Passion, Dedication Propel Cox To Be The Best
WARSAW – Mikey Cox is taking an unconventional approach to one of his favorite sports.
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Turning The Unwanted Into Things Of Beauty
WINONA LAKE — Soft music plays overhead in the woodshop. One half of the shop forms a maze of handmade machinery while the other half is filled and organized with different kinds of wood, works in progress and completed creations. Philip Barkey, Winona Lake, refers to this as his … Read More
The Value Of Learning Through Reading
WARSAW — Education becomes more and more valuable with time, something Cynthia Cates, Milford, recognized and what caused her to focus on educational programs in Warsaw. Specifically with Kosciusko Literacy Services, an organization knowing the power that accompanies education and literature. What started as a part time position … Read More
Adopting A New Outlook For An Extraordinary Mission
WINONA LAKE — Growing up, 28-year-old Katie Jacobson saw her “unconventional” family as normal, or at least as normal as any family can be. With 11 adopted cousins and a large but close extended family, her childhood gave her a unique lens to see life through when … Read More
Retired Teacher Feels Like Warsaw’s Celebrity
“Hello, Mrs. Schue!” That is what Julia Schue hears whenever she is out and about in Warsaw. Whether it be at the grocery store, the dentist’s office or on a simple walk, Schue’s former third grade students always make a point to greet her. While they have grown … Read More
An Abundance Of Variety Adds Spice To Life
WARSAW — “I do so much. I don’t know that I get bored, but when I do stuff in repetition, I’m ready to move on to the next thing,” explained Alyssa Lowe, 38, Warsaw. “I never just have one thing, which really fits me. I need variety.” With … Read More
Drew Shilling: Landing The Dream Career Through Persistence
Sometimes one must take the long way around to land at the doorstep of one’s dreams. Drew Shilling, a firefighter and advanced EMT with the Warsaw Fire Department, took that route, plowing a decade-long path of steady persistence, “doing a little bit of everything” before settling into his … Read More
Bruce Whiteneck: Steady And True In All His Endeavors
Everything about lifelong Warsaw resident Bruce Whiteneck spells steadfast commitment. The 77-year-old Air Force veteran served from 1961 to 1965 at air bases in Louisiana and Michigan, working in the personnel department with computer punch cards and applying his personal credo: “You do your job to the best … Read More
Tammy Cotton: Committed To Community Service
Tammy Cotton learned early on “the importance of community involvement and volunteering.” She grew up in Kendallville, where her mother was involved in the community and her grandmother, “a strong Democrat and always involved in the Democratic party,” served as the Noble County clerk. “I remember as a … Read More
Hall Shares Addiction Story And How Her Life Was Turned Around
WARSAW — Unlike those around her, Warsaw resident Janelle Hall is unafraid of the demons in her past. When she spoke about her bad decisions, she was candid and honest. When speaking with her, those around her may never guess her young life, just starting at age 26, … Read More