Day of Caring to Brush New Coat of Paint on Community Aug. 17

The United Way of Kosciusko County, along with its event partners, are making plans for this year’s Day of Caring, which will be Aug. 17. Applicants are selected by criteria which includes financial need, disability and age.

County To Add X-Ray Machine To Justice Bldg. Security

More security will be added to the Kosciusko County Justice Building in the form of an X-ray machine at the front security desk. For an estimated $19,000, the county commissioners today approved the purchase of the X-ray machine.Kosciusko County Administrator Ron Robinson said it's the same machine Whitley and Wabash counties use. "It's not fancy," Robinson said, "but it serves its purpose." County commissioner Ron Truex asked, "This is opposed to the honor system?" Robinson replied yes, but the machine will save time when there are long lines to get into the Justice Building and will eliminate the need for attorneys to open their briefcases. Truex said he'd prefer the honor system, but in lieu of that, he made a motion to approve the purchase of the X-ray machine.The motion was approved.

Wabash County Promise Program Expands

NORTH MANCHESTER – The expansion of the Wabash County Promise Program is bringing a new scholarship opportunity to fourth- through eighth-graders, the Manchester School Board heard.

Having An Investment Policy Statement Is Vital To Investment Success

Over the last 40 years, a huge change has taken place in how Americans fund their retirement. Recognizing that change, and what it means to you, may be very important in determining what retirement lifestyle you can afford.

Why Having An Investment Policy Statement Is Important To Success

An investment policy statement is a document that lists investment goals and the strategies that will be used to meet those goals.

Parks Board Looks At $1.5 Million '07 Budget

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board discussed departmental budgets and reviewed its proposed financial statements for 2007 Tuesday. Department Head Jon Garber explained various increases in the department's accounts, saying the main spikes in this year's budget came from gasoline prices, a new air conditioning unit for the Pete Thorn Center and the purchase and installation of security lights inside Central Park. Along with 3 percent increases in pay for salaried and hourly employees, the main parks and recreation budget totaled $1,579,540, an 8 percent increase from the same budget last year. Garber said additional improvements to the Hire Park BMX track and Center Lake Pavilion are being considered, but funding must be found from other sources not related to the department's budgets.

Source Of Security

Editor, Times-Union:A couple of weeks ago during the process of the government bailout of our financial institutions, I was reminded of two American patriarchs, Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.

A Few Tips On How To Survive Financially After You Lose A Job

How To Survive Financially After A Job Loss

How To Survive Financially After Losing Your Job

Free FAFSA Filing Help Open To Community At Ivy Tech On College Goal Sunday

FORT WAYNE – Financial aid professionals will be at both Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw’s campuses to offer free assistance to those filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as part of College Goal Sunday on Feb. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Business Briefs

Conrad Joins Coldwell Banker Kim Conrad, Sales Associate, has joined Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber real estate company, Warsaw.

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Bowl-A-Thon Raises Over $10,000 for JA

The board members of Junior Achievement serving Warsaw and Tippecanoe Valley reported the annual fall Bowl-A-Thon held Saturday was a success, securing over $10,000 for the JA programs in Warsaw and Tippe Valley schools.

Important Tasks To Put On Your Monthly Financial Calendar

In the 31 years I’ve been in the financial planning business, I have been asked many times about ideas and methods for staying on top of your financial life.

Letters to the Editor 01-11-2005

Hoosier Landfill Donates To Sidney-Jackson Township VFD

Woman Uses Dead Man’s Info To Obtain Nearly $40K In Loans

A North Webster woman was arrested earlier this week after allegedly using a dead man’s Social Security number to obtain over $39,000 in fraudulent loans.

Ensure You Get Your Tax Return Done Correctly And Filed Quickly