WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s Community Corrections Department has suspended all new “hook-ups” for up to 30 days for offenders entering programs that rely on monitoring bracelets. The decision was made during a special meeting held by the Executive Committee of the Kosciusko County Community Corrections Advisory Board on … Read More
NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Community Schools will hold a special meeting next week after parents voiced concerns about the district’s apparent enactment of a transgender policy. The meeting, set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, comes after parents learned the school district was accommodating a young boy who … Read More
WARSAW — Join Santa and his helpers for a pancake and sausage breakfast supporting Homes 4 Haiti, Saturday, Dec. 14 at Tourmaline, 208 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, 8-10:30 a.m. Santa will be attending and representatives of Homes 4 Haiti encourage everyone to bring the whole family for some … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2020 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen). Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 can tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to debates and help staff with age-appropriate tasks. Students also have the … Read More
WINONA LAKE — The Grace College Mediation Team concluded its eleventh season of competition in November. The goal of the team is to establish peace-making values and practice conflict resolution. Dr. Mark Norris, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and mediation coach at Grace College, led … Read More
WARSAW — Officials for Kosciusko’s Work Ethic Certificate campaign recently announced that Grace College and Manchester University will both support the campaign. Grace has agreed to offer Work Ethic Certificate recipients the following incentives if they choose to go to Grace: free online application, a minimum merit scholarship … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department connected with local children by hosting its seventh annual Shop with a Hero event, Wednesday night, Dec. 11. This annual event assists children who need a little extra help during the holiday season. Each child is nominated by their school. The focus … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees discussed donations from the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and the approval of a new school zone light at Husky Trail during a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10. During a safety presentation to the board, Chief Analytics Officer Shelly Wilfong said … Read More
WARSAW – Susie McEntire returns for her sixth consecutive visit to Warsaw when she performs a Christmas concert Saturday, Dec. 14 at Lakeview Middle School. McEntire, the sister of country music legend Reba McEntire, has her own musical career. In 1993, Susie released a debut solo record, scoring … Read More
WARSAW — The Committee to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King recently announced the speaker for the 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Event. This year’s keynote speaker will be Kondo Simfukwe, lead pastor at Mission Point Community Church. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the program … Read More
WARSAW — The Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts recently announced auditions for youths and teens for its upcoming Wagon Wheel Jr. winter production on Saturday, Dec. 21. Auditions for those ages 9 to 11 will be at 10 a.m., while those ages 12 to 18 will audition … Read More
WINONA LAKE — Grace Village Retirement Community recently announced it received a $10,000 donation made in memory of Doris and Harold Strange from their children, Robert (Debra) Strange and Barb (Mark) McCollom. These funds will support the ARTcare therapy program by providing for a wide variety of supplies, … Read More
WARSAW — Kosciusko County Solid Waste Board extended amnesty for the cost of television recycling at its meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 10. KC Recycling Depot currently accepts televisions from county residents free of charge. This includes CRT and flat-screen televisions. Tom Ganser, KC Recycling Depot Director, said they have … Read More
NAPPANEE — Santa will stop at the Nappanee Public Library for a special visit during the month of December. Children are invited to come to the Library to share their Christmas wishes with Santa in his sleigh on Saturday, December 14, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please … Read More
WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees heard a presentation regarding data on bus routes and school bell times during a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10. Griffin Scott, a project manager for School Bus Consultants, presented a report reviewing 2017 data on WCS’ school bus routes … Read More
SYRACUSE — When students who have not had the opportunity to do so in the past take AP, or advanced placement, courses in high school, they often discover they are capable of handling college-level classes. Such was the message conveyed by John Snyder, assistant principal, during the regular … Read More
