17 Indiana Farming Organizations Awarded Funding To Support Food Chain Resiliency
INDIANAPOLIS - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) on Monday announced it has partnered with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to award $6,714,042 for 17 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). These grants will build resilience across the middle of the …
Rose-Hulman Receives $10M Gift From Biomet Co-Founder
TERRE HAUTE – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has announced a transformative $10 million gift from alumnus Niles Noblitt and his wife, Nancy, to establish the Noblitt Entrepreneurship Program (NEP), a newly endowed initiative focused on fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and business-focused opportunities for students.
Hillcrest Cemetery Reminds Patrons Of Spring Cleanup Regulations
PIERCETON - The trustee and board members of Washington Township remind patrons that all grave decorations must be removed or brought into compliance with the cemetery regulations by April 15 to allow for spring cleanup.
Joseph ‘Joe’ Robert Smyjunas Sr.
Joseph “Joe” Robert Smyjunas Sr., 92, Leesburg, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice, in North Venice, Fla.
David ‘Dave’ Ellis Caudill
David “Dave” Ellis Caudill died Saturday, March 1, 2025.
E. Jack Meier
E. Jack Meier, 88, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, died at 9:05 a.m. Sunday, April 6, 2025, in the care of Grace Village Health Care.
Stephen Barker
Stephen Barker passed away on March 30, 2025, in Zion, Ill., at the age of 77.
Kiwanis Pancake & Egg Breakfast April 26
The Warsaw Kiwanis Club has announced it will host its annual pancake and egg breakfast on Saturday, April 26. The mission of Kiwanis is to serve the children of the world.
Center For History To Host IHS’s Traveling Exhibit, Groundbreaking Black Hoosiers
NORTH MANCHESTER - The North Manchester Center for History invites visitors to explore the stories of Black Hoosiers who broke ground for their community and paved a path for future generations while making contributions to Indiana with a traveling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society (IHS).
Mentone High School Alumni Banquet
MENTONE – The Mentone High School Alumni Banquet will be May 17 with the doors opening at 11:30 a.m. and meal being served at 1 p.m.
Public Occurrences 04.07.25
County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
E. Jack Meier
E. Jack Meier, 88, Winona Lake, died Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake.
Dixie Ann Arter
AKRON – Dixie Ann Arter, 87, Fort Wayne and formerly of Akron, died Friday, April 4, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne.
Genevieve ‘Jenny’ Bushong
Genevieve “Jenny” Bushong, 91, Syracuse, died April 5, 2025.
Warsaw Is Among Over 1,000 Nationwide Hands Off! Protest Sites
Warsaw was one of over 1,000 nationwide Hands Off! protest sites Saturday.
Chip Shots: That’s All I Have To Say About That
Forrest Gump made the sentence famous. The character played by Oscar-winner Tom Hanks kept everything simple, and ended his thoughts with, “…that’s all I have to say about that.” I have a lot of thoughts, but not much to say about any of them (unlike the 1,100+ words I tore …
Consider These Important Planning Tips When It Comes To Your Estate
We all experience the death of friends and family members in our life. In financial planning, we often find ourselves involved in the aftermath of those deaths. If the deceased planned their estate before their death, it usually makes it easier on the survivors.
1st Source Bank Wins Best Of Business Awards From NW Indiana Business Mag.
SOUTH BEND – Northwest Indiana Business Magazine announced 1st Source Bank won five of the 2025 Best of Business Awards in the Banking and Financial category.
