It’s Important To Understand The Basics Of Social Security

We get many questions each week about Social Security, and rightly so; it is a very important element of retirement planning. It is one of the most popular government programs in history. However, it is complicated and there are many strategies to maximize your benefits.

Knowing Social Security Basics Will Benefit You Greatly

Knowing Social Security Basics Will Benefit You Greatly

WACF Secures Distinguished National Water Quality Designation

If You Want To Be A Smarter Investor, Follow A Few Key Strategies

We are often asked, “What can I do to be a better investor?” There are many simple steps that you can take to improve your investment results.

State Appeals FEMA Denial

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Homeland Security recently sent a letter to FEMA appealing a decision to deny federal assistance for county governments in northern Indiana devastated by flooding earlier this year.

Big Crimes

Editor, Times-Union:I hear federal prosecutors will not charge AIG executives over credit default swaps, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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County Declines Homeland Security Money

Kosciusko County Commissioners decided this morning to let another county be the financial agent for a $113,200 Indiana Department of Homeland Security grant.

County Included In Federal Disaster Declaration

Kosciusko County, along with 33 other counties, was declared a major disaster area by President George W.Bush on July 11. The designation allows residents and business owners to apply for federal relief funds to help pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other serious disaster-related expenses from Independence Day storms, tornadoes and flooding. Winona Lake was one of the county's hardest hit towns.Trees, loosened from the ground by 80 mph winds, and a torrent of rain crashed into 15 residences and six vehicles, according to police reports. One uprooted tree brought a gas main with it, causing evacuation of the island.Another gas main broke later in the week.Other trees fell throughout the week.Cleanup efforts continue. Financial assistance will be coordinated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is now part of the Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's Individuals and Households Program offers up to $25,000 in financial help.

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Unique Financial Issues May Arise As Your Retirement Draws Near

Unique Financial Issues May Arise As Your Retirement Draws Near

USDA Pushes Pork Promotion Policies

State pork producers can expect federal assistance to help them deal with record low market prices. The remedial steps announced by U.S.Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman come on the heels of pleas for help by Gov.Frank O'Bannon, Lt.Gov.Joe Kernan and Rep.Steve Buyer (R-5th Dist.), citing a record supply of hogs and the economic crisis as only two of the contributing causes for the financial woes of Hoosier pork producers.

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YMCA Launches Community Support Campaign

Kosciusko Community YMCA has launched its annual Community Support Campaign.

Ivy Tech Express Enrollment May 19

Surf Internet Welcomes Jeremia Holmes-Ploor As Asst. Director Of Special Funding

Surf Internet Welcomes Jeremia Holmes-Ploor As Asst. Director Of Special Funding

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. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. You do not have to be an Ivy Tech student to participate.

WCS Chooses Building Plan

After more than two dozen public meetings in about a year, the Warsaw School Board approved Option A Monday for its building plan, with the possibility of modifications.Kovert Hawkins, Jeffersonville, is the architectural firm chosen for the project.Superintendent Dr. Robert Haworth presented the resolution stating that the school board establishes Option A as meeting the needs of the corporation. Dan Robinson, board vice president, said during the bulk of the nine community meetings on the three possible options, the four steps of Option A were presented in a certain order. Haworth, Robinson said, is considering shuffling steps in the option. The approved resolution encompasses all of the option.

Police Warn Of Construction Site Thefts

Due to a number of thefts in northern counties, the Warsaw Police Department is urging local construction businesses to be extra cautious. "Businesses should take precautions to ensure equipment won't be tampered with," said Warsaw Det.Steve Adang. A rash of construction site thefts in St.Joseph, LaPorte and Elkhart counties has prompted the Warsaw Police Department to encourage local businesses to take extra steps to secure heavy equipment. According to Adang, many pieces of heavy equipment such as backhoes, attachments, earth movers and other machinery have been stolen from construction sites.In some cases, the equipment has been stolen along with its transport trailers and other equipment. "We want (local business) to be aware that quite a bit of heavy duty equipment and attachments have been stolen," said Adang. No local thefts related to the incidents in other counties have been reported in Kosciusko County.

Manchester Hosts FAFSA Day Feb. 26

NORTH MANCHESTER – Manchester Junior-Senior High School will host FAFSA Day Feb. 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the MAC lab.