Tracey Yeager Memorial 5K to Celebrate Her Life

While the first memorial for Tracey Yeager two years ago benefited cancer patients, this year’s run will reflect on her life.

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Northwest Bank Named One Of America’s Best Midsize Employers For 2023

Local Edward Jones Offices To Sponsor Alzheimer’s Presentations

Edward Jones is sponsoring a series of presentations aimed at families who have someone close to them with Alzheimer’s.

Manchester University Giving Day Is April 20

Istanbul Student Awarded Grace College Full-Tuition President’s Scholarship

Grace College Announces Affordability Measures, Fall Calendar Changes

KLAS to Host LARE Program Open House

The Lake and River Enhancement program provides technical and financial assistance for the protection and enhancement of aquatic habitat to ensure the continued viability of Indiana’s publicly accessible lakes and streams for multiple uses.

Junior Achievement Raises $12,600

Annie’s Project Course Brings Farm Women Together To Learn From Experts

Parkview Health Announces New Appts. To Health System Board Of Directors

Kosciusko Literacy Services Launches Plant The Seed, Read! Community Book Read

With financial support from The Dekko Foundation and Indiana Humanities, Kosciusko Literacy Services has launched Plant the Seed, READ! Community Book Read.

Palace Of Sports Pledges $$$ For Old Webster School

NORTH WEBSTER -- The International Palace of Sports pledged $750,000 toward renovation and operation of the elementary school as a community center.The donation was announced during the town council meeting Wednesday. To begin, a lump sum of $250,000 will be given for use in renovation projects; an additional $50,000 per year for 10 years is to be used for operating costs. "It was Homer Shoop's mission in life to help the youth of the community and this center would certainly fulfill that mission," wrote Jon Sroufe, president of the IPS Foundation."We would be pleased if the community and recreation center would be named in his memory." The offer is contingent upon the town securing the property for development. Town council president Kay Andrews said a meeting is scheduled for Oct.29 at 4 p.m.in the school.The meeting will include a tour of the facilities for all interested organizations and individuals.

Souder, Local Officials Discuss Western Route

To get a clearer understanding of the Western Alternative Route Project, U.S.Congressman Mark Souder met with local officials Friday to discuss the project and funding. Souder secured $500,000 for the Ind.15 bypass project in the final version of the Omnibus Appropriations bill, which was approved by the U.S.Congress on Nov.20 by a vote of 344-51.

Commissioners Eye Emergency Mgmt. Duties

It's all in the details.Kosciusko County Commissioners need more information before they are ready to sign off on two efforts to use homeland security grant money in northern Indiana.

Lifeline Group Plans Juvenile Housing Facility In Pierceton

Lifeline Youth and Family Services plans to build a juvenile housing facility and school within the town limits of Pierceton. The facility will house juveniles ages 8 to 18 who are placed there through court order or from other agencies. Wednesday, the organization petitioned the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission to rezone 59 acres from an industrial 2 district to a public use district.The property is on the north side of Pequignot and 200 feet north of CR 250S in Washington Township. The plan commission approved to recommend to the Pierceton Town Council to approve the petition.On rezonings, the plan commission is only a recommending body.The town council has final approval of the petition as it is within the town's limits.The town board will hear the petition Monday at 6:30 p.m.in the town hall.

Threats Bring Cops To Tippy Valley

AKRON - Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department ran a safety security check Friday at Tippecanoe Valley High School after alleged threats to students by other students became known to officials this week. As students entered the school Friday, their bags and pockets were checked.Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine said the searches were no more intrusive than the kind of search one would encounter at a sporting event, but it was better to err on the side of safety in the matter. "The school's been very cooperative with us," said Rovenstine."It's appreciated what they have done.We're handling it the best we can." Officers were at TVHS throughout the school day and the school resource officer has been investigating the alleged threats for the past three days. "There was a lot of concern from the school and public," said Rovenstine, because the threats were made against certain students on specific dates.

Slabaugh Hired As New Warsaw Building Commissioner

Todd Slabaugh was approved by the Warsaw Board of Works Friday as the new building commissioner. Previously, he was a building inspector for the city. Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins said Slabaugh has been attending some code education classes in Indianapolis and "we're looking forward to having him in this position." He will be paid $18.27 hourly or approximately $38,000 per year. Several other new hires were approved, including: Matthew Krallman, Lindsay J.Bruick, Heidi Bowers, Melissa Blaschke, parks department; Paul Mullins, Larry Hilliard Jr., Thomas Varney, Louis Mediano, Steven Robinson, Randall Creamer, Brian Littlejohn, Benjamin Gates, David Richter, Thames Malcolm and William James Jr., street department; Jonathan Mullins, David Riddell and Dan Dahms, sewage; Ryan Smith, aviation; and Justin Lowrance, police department. "I think it's safe to say we're gearing up for summer," said Wiggins.

Valley Studies Budget

MENTONE - The needs and the wants of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation were the topic of discussion at a budget workshop Monday night in Mentone. When all those needs and wants were added together, the total of the capital projects fund was $1,801,130. "This is a list of items possibly included in the capital projects fund," said Dr.Daniel Kramer, superintendent of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation."Compared to prior years, it is pared down." At this point, Kramer stressed, the numbers are approximate.Until the state budget figures are finalized, most of the numbers discussed Monday night are suggestions, and few numbers are firm.The numbers that are firm at this point include required inspections and upkeep of safety items such as fire alarms and bleachers and payments and annual commitments on projects and upgrade that have already been finished such as the Akron Elementary School air conditioning installments.

Israel

Editor, Times-Union:Do you remember seeing Jewish people torn from their homes in Gaza in 2005?