Looking Back At Warsaw's Schools Construction Project

With the final open house of the new and renovated elementary school projects scheduled for Jan. 30 at Madison, Kovert Hawkins' James Lake took some time Tuesday afternoon to reflect on the projects.

Lilly Funds Used In County's Fight Against Drug Abuse

With a freshly granted $286,228 from the Lilly Endowment, a group of county organizations are focusing attention and funding on various local drug-related programs. The Kosciusko Community Collaboration, comprised of numerous foundations, businesses and city and county departments, will be allocating funds to projects for the education, prevention, treatment and enforcement of substance abuse. "What I liked most about this project was the broad range of community interest in dealing with the drug problem," Warsaw Police Chief Steve Foster said."I saw a significance in what was being researched and what they focused their attention on." By the end of the month, the collaboration hopes to provide 200 locks for anhydrous ammonia storage tanks located throughout the county.The ammonia, an ingredient used in methamphetamine production, is purchased yearly by farmers and used twice on crops during the growth process.

State Lauds Wawasee Board

SYRACUSE - The Wawasee Community School Corporation opened their monthly meeting with an announcement from Superintendent Dr. Tom Edington that the board has been awarded the Indiana School Boards Association's Outstanding School Board plaque.

Ambrose - Keep a Wary Eye on Iran

Please, please, no one wants an attack on Iran by Israel or us or anyone else. Innocent, freedom-yearning Iranians could be killed and the risks would be awful, maybe leading to a Middle East conflagration that puts past ones to shame, and wrecking economies through higher oil prices. It’s hard to think of anything worse, but one possibility comes to mind.

Organizations Collaborate With Habitat In First Step Toward Future Builds

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County announced the collaboration of MutualBank, Kosciusko County Community Foundation and K21 Health Foundation.

Dunnuck Earns Master's Degree

SYM Financial Advisors recently announced that Jay Dunnuck earned a master's degree in personal financial planning.

Mentone Seeks Grant For Library

MENTONE - No remonstrance was voiced during a hearing Monday regarding reapplication for grant money for the Bell Memorial Public Library project. The town will be the recipient of the grant, and the hearing took place during the Mentone Town Council meeting. The project was twice denied by the Indiana Department of Commerce, first because the day care center hadn't acquired its nonprofit status and second because the actual plans for the day care weren't established. The library, with the support of the town, has been trying to secure funds for the property for more than a year.Plans for the new location in the old Frank Mfg.building include room for the library, a day care center and a senior citizen center. The IDOC grant being sought is for $500,000.The library also is pursuing a grant from the Dekko Foundation.The total cost of the project is anticipated to be $1,138,868.18.The state grant will be administered by Murphy & Associates, Larwill.

Victim Service Center Moves To WPD

An organization that has assisted victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault for the past 12 years has temporarily moved to the Warsaw Police Department.

IDHS Survey To Assess Emergency Preparedness

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is gauging Indiana citizens’ readiness for emergencies and disasters through a brief online survey.

Warsaw School Issue Wins 3-2

By a margin of almost 3 to 2, voters Tuesday gave Warsaw Community Schools the go-ahead on its proposed building project.

Lady Lancers Punch Ticket To Nationals

CEDARVILLE, Ohio – For the second time in two years, Grace College’s softball team beat Cedarville to secure a berth to the NCCAA World Series.

Believe It Or Not, It's Back To School Time

This August may be special to those soon-to-be freshmen - the first year of high school for the class of 2000. But for hundreds of other students in Kosciusko County, it's just another school year. Registration for the 1996-97 school year gets under way next week for most Kosciusko County school systems.The first day of classes follows for all five schools the week of Aug.19. Following is a complete registration schedule and the basic book fees for elementary and, when available, middle school students.Charges for some middle school students and all high schoolers vary based on electives taken.Most schools require fees to be paid at registration. Students may be eligible for financial assistance for books and school meals.Contact your child's school for financial guidelines and any forms needed.

Summer School Reimbursement Down for Warsaw Schools

Warsaw Schools received its summer school reimbursement from the state in November, but it was about $30,000 less than the prior year, Chief Financial Officer Kevin Scott told the school board Tuesday at its public work session.

Northwest Bank Helps Customers Navigate National Financial Wellness Month

Do It For Ernie

Editor, Times-Union:This Memorial Day I would like to see everyone who comes to the many Memorial Day parades to stand up when the U. S. flag goes by.

Wawasee School Board OKs Teacher Contract

Turkey Creek Dam And Dike Board Discusses Hawaiian Village Plan

Magazine Recognizes Grace As Military Friendly School

WINONA LAKE – For the third consecutive year, G.I. Jobs magazine has recognized Grace College and Theological Seminary as a “Military Friendly” school for 2013.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE - MF-17 - GARZA

CROP Hunger Walk Sunday

The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association is sponsoring the 28th Annual Kosciusko CROP Hunger Walk Sunday.