The annual fund drive for the United Way of Kosciusko County has exceeded the halfway mark. "The money raised stays here at home to provide the kind of community in which we all want to live and work," said Steve Ross, campaign chairman. "We plan to reach the goal of $950,000 by Dec. 10 with everyone's help." Pictured (L to R): Wayne Hendrix, Kosciusko Community Hospital; Dawn Hoffman, Hamelin Industries; Steve Ross, Bertsch Services; Ruth Voreis, R.R. Donnelley; Jack Miller; and James Caskey, Farmers State Bank. Photo by Gary Nieter, Times-Union