Overdose Awareness Event Aug. 30 In Winona Lake
In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, an overdose awareness event is being planned for Friday, Aug. 30.
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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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Drug Take Back Initiative Partners In Kosciusko County Encourage Proper Disposal of Unwanted Medication
A primary youth substance use prevention strategy is proper disposal of unused prescription medication.
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Kosciusko Cares Offering Free Strengthening Families Program
Kosciusko Cares will be presenting a free, 14-week Strengthening Families Program.
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A Court Of Peers For Teens In Trouble
WARSAW — Something needed to be done as the case load in juvenile court has been increasing. A little more than a year ago Kosciusko County started the teen court program. “We have had really good results,” said Marsha Carey, Kosciusko Cares, who oversees the program. Teen court … Read More
Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Launches New Year Of Teen Court
KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Cares Youth Services is launching another year of peer-led teen court services for youth in Kosciusko County. Teen Court has a new cadre of Teen Court Members – those who operate the Teen Court and serve in leadership roles in Teen Court hearings. Teen Court Members … Read More
Kosciusko County Establishes New Teen Court Program
KOSCIUSKO — Juvenile offenders in Kosciusko County will now have more alternatives when it comes to youth development. A swearing-in ceremony was held for the Kosciusko Cares Teen Court last night, Nov. 13. Teen Court is a youth development program that invests youth in citizenship, and learning opportunities. Youth … Read More
Kosciusko Cares to Paint with Purpose Dec. 4
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Cares will Paint with Purpose on Dec. 4 at Tippy Creek Winery. Residents are invited to join the organization for this cozy and creative fundraising event. Enjoy drinks, appetizers and participate in water color painting on a mini handheld canvas. Gabrielle Stephenson Watercolors will instruct during … Read More
Kosciusko Cares Cuts Ribbon At New Location
WARSAW — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau’s new location, 1016 E. Center St., Warsaw. Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau is a countywide, coalition-driven, prevention organization. Their goal is to reduce risk factors experienced by youth in our community. When youth experience … Read More
Warsaw High School Students Host Anti-Bullying Balloon Release
WARSAW — Around 100 Warsaw Community High School students gathered on the football field today, Oct. 27 for an anti-bullying balloon release. The release was hosted by the Kosciusko Cares iCare Youth Coalition. Similar releases are happening at Tippecanoe Valley High School and Wawasee High School. “The … Read More
Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau Hosts Open House On Nov. 2
WARSAW — Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau has moved into its first office at 1016 East Center St., Warsaw. Community members are welcome to join the organization for an open house to tour the new offices. A ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m. with the open … Read More
Kosciusko Cares Film Accepted Into Film Festival
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A little over a month after Kosciusko Cares debuted their first Teen Film Camp projects, one of the videos has been accepted for a national Film Festival. Fight Night Polite, one of the four films produced during the camp, has been accepted into the All-American … Read More
Maximum Velocity Summer Tour To Host Events For Teens
WARSAW — Let your teens know about the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition and the VOICE Maximum Velocity Youth Engagement Tour. Various events are coming up soon for teens in Kosciusko County. Help keep cigarette butts off our streets and get rewarded with prizes and giveaways. The first … Read More
Kosciusko Cares Film Camp Videos Released On Youtube
WARSAW — Kosciusko Cares Film Camp completed on June 17 and the final films have been released. Students learned three writing structures: sketch comedy, commercial, and movie trailer. The films are on Youtube here. Students were asked to write around the themes of kindness and compassion. All students … Read More
Teens Get A Taste Of The Red Carpet
WARSAW — The red carpet was rolled out for a group of Kosciusko County teens on Friday, June 24. The first Teen Film Camp came to a close after two weeks of hard work when the films were debuted to the local community. The teens came dressed in … Read More
Teen Film Camp Premiere This Weekend
WARSAW — After weeks of hard work, a group of Kosciusko County teens will present their very own films to the community. A red carpet film premiere will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 24 at the Kosciusko Community Foundation, 102 East Market St., Warsaw. Kosciusko Cares provided a free … Read More