KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory in effect until noon today, Jan. 3. The advisory is for Kosciusko, La Porte, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton, Whitley and Allen counties. Areas of dense fog have developed early this morning with visibilities less than one quarter of a mile at times. Hazardous …read more.

UPDATE: The Indiana Amber Alert issued on Avery Rader and Zek Rader has been canceled as of Monday, Jan. 2 at 10:03 p.m. Avery Rader and Zek Rader have been located. INDIANA — The Prince’s Lakes Police Department is investigating the abduction of two children from Prince’s Lakes. Avery Rader is a 10 year old …read more.

NAPPANEE — The following events will take place at the Nappanee Public Library: Book club for kids  The Book Pals book club for ages 5 – 8 will return from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, to discuss “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures,” by Kate DiCamillo. The first five to sign up will receive a …read more.

By: Tami Silverman President and CEO of the Indiana Youth Institute Talk to most successful individuals and you’ll hear stories of how caring adults – mentors – played key roles in guiding them on their journeys. Research abounds about the benefits of high-quality mentoring relationships, whether informal or arranged. Mentors expand children’s support networks, help …read more.

WARSAW — At 12:53 p.m. on Jan. 1, Brooklyn May Ann made her appearance as the first baby born at KCH in 2017.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS Extension Educator Purdue Extension GOSHEN — Happy New Year! I know many of you have had enough holiday food. I also know that many of you are tired of preparing it, cleaning up, and making the most of all the extra food. I am sure many of you are like …read more.

By Amanda McFarland, Adult Programming Coordinator WARSAW – Reading can be a rewarding experience for many, and this winter, Warsaw Community Public Library invites local book lovers to read for both enjoyment and prizes during the 2017 Winter Reading Program. Set for Wednesday, Jan. 4, through Tuesday, Feb. 28, the program includes two age groups: …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — As we return to our routines after the holidays and face a long winter ahead, it is common to feel a little let down. Chase the winter blues away at North Webster Community Public Library’s January Bash 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12. The event will be held in the North Webster Community Center …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Hope Fancil has found a new home and new life at Lakeland Christian Academy.