By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association We have been discussing starving artist during the Great Depression. The Federal Art Project had the goal of creating jobs between 1935 and June of 1943, when the stimulus of jobs created by World War II had significantly reduced the need. The FAP used out-of-work artists to provide art …read more.

Manchester University biology Professor Jerry Sweeten believes in not only saving the environment but making sure students have the chance to engage in hands-on experiences that allow the world to become their classroom. Sweeten has received a federal grant for about $100,000 from the Ohio River Basin Fish Habitat Partnership through the United States Fish …read more.

Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Don Snemis, announced Friday that DMV.com has ranked the Indiana BMV as number six in their top 10 state DMV websites in America. DMV.com listed online services, ease of use and informative detail as some of myBMV.com’s highlights: “We are extremely proud of myBMV.com and the convenience …read more.

Jack Wilhite is seeking the Republican nomination for one of the at-large Warsaw City Council seats vacated by board member Elaine Call. Wilhite said, “Councilwoman Call has been a valued asset to the citizens of Warsaw through three mayors and I thank Elaine for her service. Warsaw will miss her experience and dedication.” A 51-year …read more.

By TAMMY COTTON Kosciusko Cares Kosciusko Cares, a Bowen Center sponsored prevention initiative, welcomes the public to participate in an eight hour training on mental health first aid, appropriate for anyone in the public. Specialty groups are welcome, including teachers, youth workers, clergy, civic groups, healthcare workers, corporate groups, or human resource professionals. At this …read more.

Kosciusko County business owners and residents are invited to engage with state lawmakers on legislative issues at the next Third House session. The Third House Session will take place at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13 and is free and open to the public and will be located at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. Legislators …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 9 Jesus Sanchez, 18, 2131 North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw, arrested for theft. Bond: $500 cash Roberto Cervantes, 19, 340 East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, arrested for theft. Bond: $500 cash Feb. 8 Terry Charles Gilbert, 27, 6405 South CR 500E, …read more.

INITIAL REPORT (10:28 a.m.): North Webster Police and Fire Department, along with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, are at the scene of a single vehicle accident on Armstrong Road, just west of CR 475E. The vehicle struck a NIPSCO utility pole causing it to snap. According to Chief Greg Church, the pole is dangerously close to …read more.

[weaver_youtube glV0dW9VErg rel=0] The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation (TVSC) invites parents/guardians and the community to attend a presentation by Jeff Yalden on the topic of “Youth Suicide Prevention” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, in the Tippecanoe Valley High School (TVHS) Commons [see related article: TVS MOURNS PASSING OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT] Jeff Yalden is a …read more.

Brides and grooms with weddings in 2015 can take the worry out of wedding planning during the first Something New Bridal Event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3 at the Lerner Theatre. Gateway Mile stakeholders Stephenson’s of Elkhart and Ruthmere developed the initial ideas for Something New to put greater focus on the …read more.