Petition Drive Begins To Halt Triton Project
BOURBON - An effort to block Triton School Corp.'s proposed $13.85 million junior-senior high school building renovation project has been started. A petition in opposition to the project already has begun collecting signatures at Reichert/Knepp Wrecker Service in Bourbon, according to Liberty Reichert. Reichert said school district residents are signing the petition because they object to the increase in property taxes the project would bring. "We're just tired of being taxed," Reichert said. The school board reduced the scope of the project from an original estimate of $16 million to its current scope by eliminating the building of a new gymnasium from the plan.Board members said their compromise was to avoid dividing the community. Reichert said the board's concession was not enough."It's pretty much divided the community already," he said.
WCHS Students Seek Places To 'BLITZ'
Bringing Light Into The Tiger Zone is Warsaw Community High School's community-wide service program where students go out into the community and volunteer. In the past, they have cleaned up cemeteries, walked the dogs at the animal shelter, painted curbs, played cards with senior citizens and much more.The volunteerism is performed during one of the high school's early release days. But to make the BLITZ successful, WCHS is looking for chaperones and places for students to volunteer - anywhere a helping hand can be used. Hanna Dillon, WCHS sophomore class vice president, said they do not know yet how many students are planning to volunteer, but last year, more than 500 students participated.Hopefully, she said, they will have more this year.A chaperone is needed for every six to 10 students in a group, but group sizes will depend on how many adults volunteer as chaperones. Students must follow all school rules while out in the community.
Manchester Chamber Hires New Director
NORTH MANCHESTER -ÊNorth Manchester Chamber of Commerce filled its executive director position last week with a "hometown girl." Kimberly Shumaker, 23, North Manchester, grew up in North Manchester and graduated from Taylor University, Upland Campus, in May with a communications and public relations degree. Shumaker applied for the executive director position after hearing about the job through a family friend.The board called her last week about the job. She is currently interning at Northeast Indiana Public Radio WBNI 89.1 in Fort Wayne.She started the internship in late November and is planning Jazz Fest in Fort Wayne, which happens Friday. "That has been my baby.I am kind of in a critical point with them," Shumaker said.
Hendix Leaving Whitko
Whitko Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Jeff Hendrix plans to resign at tonight's school board meeting. He accepted a job at Marion Community Schools.
Commissioners OK McClure Lake Road Request
The Kosciusko County Commissioners approved during Tuesday's meeting the McClure Lake Subdivision developers' request to complete the platted road at the old standard width of 20 feet.
Manchester Hears Report On Student Services Provided By Bowen Center
NORTH MANCHESTER - From July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, 84 students in the Manchester Community School Corporation received help from the student assistance program through the Bowen Center.
DePuy Engineers to Unveil New Well Pump for Africa
A group of volunteer engineers from Warsaw teamed up with a Winona Lake-based nonprofit to build a new water pump in Africa last year.
Syracuse Approves Truck Purchase, Water Leak Inspection
SYRACUSE – Town council approved a request Tuesday to purchase a new truck to replace one that’s 11 years old.
Meth Impact on Addicts, Families Subject of Nov. 1 Workshop
Another workshop is being planned for the general public in Kosciusko County to discuss the effects that meth abuse is having on the community.
New Art Gallery Set To Open
PIERCETON - A new business, Pierceton Art Gallery and Ceramic Studio, is opening at 105 N. First St., Pierceton, nestled among antique stores and adding to the growing art community developing in that town.
Praying about Abortion
Editor, Times-Union: Since April, and really my entire life, I have spent countless hours volunteering for various organizations, churches, politicians and on the list could go
$2M Needed for Manchester Schools Renovations
A $2 million budget has been determined for the summer of 2016 for Manchester Schools renovations.
Winona Lake Medicare Beneficiaries Invited to 'Educational Moments' Event
WINONA LAKE – The 500 Winona Lake-area Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers are invited to attend an “Educational Moments” event in honor of Arthritis Awareness Month.
WCS OKs Teachers' Contract, Quotes For Elementary Equipment
An agreement on the teachers' master contract was reached and approved Wednesday morning between Warsaw Community Schools and the Warsaw Community Education Association.
‘The Bowling Alley’ Announces Plan To Reopen
Jennifer Stichter, general manager at The Bowling Alley, 1535 N. Detroit St., announced on Wednesday the establishment will reopen, with new social distancing guidelines, on Tuesday.
Local Artist Dustin Wiggs Likes A Challenge
After one of his best friend’s sister and her 9-month-old baby were killed in a car accident a few years ago, Dustin Wiggs wanted to do something for the family.
