LOCAL NEWS
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch Opens Up Applications For 2024 Golden Hoosier Award
STATEHOUSE – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging, announced Tuesday that nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Golden Hoosier Award.
IDVA Announces Grants Available For Nonprofit Organizations That Serve Veterans Statewide
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) will award grant money to nonprofit organizations throughout the state that assist veterans with a variety of services.
Special Prosecutor Reviewing Traffic Incident Involving County Councilwoman Kimberly Cates
A special prosecutor is reviewing and investigating a traffic incident involving Kosciusko County Councilwoman Kimberly Cates, 59, of Syracuse.
Survey: 56% Of Homeowners Plan To Dig Without Contacting 811 1st
MERRILLVILLE – In observance of National Safe Digging Month in April, NIPSCO on Monday shared results from a recent national survey of 1,000 U.S. homeowners revealing that more than half (51%) plan to complete an outdoor do-it-yourself project that involves digging in the next year. However, over half (56%) of …
LKH Peanut Butter Drive Collects 1,754 Jars For CCS
To help address hunger in the community and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital (LKH) collected 1,754 jars of peanut and other nut butters for Combined Community Services.
Parkview Health Selected As 2024 Inspiring Workplaces Finalist
FORT WAYNE – Parkview Health has been selected as a finalist in the 2024 Inspiring Workplaces list by The Inspiring Workplaces Group.
WCS' Chess Teams Compete At Ind. State Championships
Warsaw Community Schools announced the achievements of their chess teams at the Indiana State Chess Team Regional and Indiana State Chess Team Championship.
Breakfast Optimist Club Announces 2024 Oratorical and Essay Winners
The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club announced the conclusion of its 2024 Oratorical and Essay Contests, which culminated in an awards ceremony held at a recent club meeting.
LITE Awarded Grant From Indiana Department Of Health
MILFORD – LITE (Living In Transition Effectively Inc.) was recently awarded the IN Cares ECHO Grant by the Indiana Department of Health.
Milford Deals With Police Items At Special Mtg.
MILFORD – Milford Town Council members met in special session Wednesday afternoon to deal with a couple of police matters, among other items.
KCCF Announces $1.5 Million Matching Funds Grant From Lilly Endowment Initiative
Kosciusko County Community Foundation received a matching fund grant totaling $1.5 million as part of the eighth phase of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s initiative, Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT VIII).
Whitko Teacher Fired For Alleged Inappropriate Comments
LARWILL — A former Whitko Community Schools teacher has been fired following reported inappropriate comments in class. According to a parent of a student, who asked not to be named for fear of retaliation, junior/senior social studies teacher Calum MacDonald made inappropriate racial and sexual comments in class.
Traffic Safety Group Reminds Hoosiers To Put Away Distractions While Driving
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a national highvisibility enforcement effort this April to deter distracted driving.
Bowen Center Marks Autism Acceptance Month In April
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time that raises awareness about autism and promotes inclusion and connectedness for people with autism.
