KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Hoosier Republicans throughout Kosciusko County and the state made history Tuesday with the election of Republican candidates in contested races. The highly watched U.S. Senate race in Indiana saw Mike Braun defeating incumbent Joe Donnelly, with Braun receiving 969,031 votes (53.4 percent) of the votes statewide. Braun won 80 of the state’s 92 …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs announced its five 2017 scholarship winners.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show ended Friday, June 17, with many people taking home an award. The following were awarded: Best of Show – Wayne and Jo Ann Hansen, Wabash, 1956 Chevy 1500 Truck The following three trophies were chosen by the organization listed: Lions Club Trophy – Rick …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School seniors Gavin Bussard and Brandon Webster each received a scholarship awarded by the TVHS Business Department during the 2016 Interdisciplinary Cooperative Education and Internship Banquet held April 28 at the Akron Community Center. The banquet was attended by 70 Tippecanoe Valley students that participated in 98 work-based experiences with 49 …read more.

WARSAW — While attending college can bring success, it can also be a financial struggle. With this in mind, Matt Gull and Tim Keyes of the Ivy Tech, Warsaw, campus, in conjunction with the Ivy Tech Foundation, are asking the community to step up and donate toward students’ futures. The two have set up a …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Civil Rights Commission in conjunction with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission, Indiana Arts Commission, Indiana Black Expo, Inc. and the Indianapolis Recorder, cordially invite Indiana students, grades nine through 12, to participate in the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art, Writing and Mixed Media Contest.   In …read more.

WARSAW — Next scholarship season will mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Teresa K. Jones Memorial Scholarship. Her friends and high school classmates wanted to mark the anniversary with a remembrance of Teri’s life, a life that came to a tragic and violent end when she was murdered in 1986.

MUNCIE — Students always have had fun attending Ball State athletic events – but now they have a shot at having half of their in-state tuition paid for them for an entire semester!

The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® is pleased to announce the selection of their 2015 Scholarship winners; Jada Antonides, Vicki Harris and Emma Lemon, all recipients of a $1,000 scholarship award. Twenty-nine applications were received from Kosciusko County high school seniors and Kosciusko County students currently enrolled in college. The awards are based on scholastic achievement, …read more.

[weaver_youtube CbXzJPVIoX4 rel=0] During the month of April, Indiana high school and college students can put their social media skills to good use for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship toward their college education or any secondary schooling. Last year, we granted $85,000 to student award winners! Texting and driving is against the law …read more.

Representative Jackie Walorski, Senator Dan Coats, and Senate President Pro Tempore David Long have all issued statements following the approval of Indiana Governor Mike Pence’s Healthy Indiana Plan 2.0 proposal by the Obama Administration. Walorski says, “Today is a win for low-income Hoosiers across Indiana. HIP 2.0 will offer incentives to thousands of Hoosiers and …read more.

By FIRST SGT. CHAD D. HILL Public Relations Office, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Reserve Deputy Jon Popenfoose was recently awarded and recognized for his “hole-in-one” shot during the 2014 Kosciusko County FOP memorial golf outing. Popenfoose had recorded his shot at the Rozella Ford Gold Course this summer during the annual …read more.

The State of Indiana announced that the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services have approved renewal of the Healthy Indiana Plan. News of the approval came Friday evening. “This decision by the federal government to renew our current Healthy Indiana Plan is welcome news and will bring certainty to the more than 60,000 Hoosiers who …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to working towards tolerance and brotherly love. The Committee to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is composed of Kosciusko County residents who desire to promote racial harmony through annual events honoring his life and work. The goal …read more.

By VINCE ROBINSON Communications Department of the American Red Cross The American Red Cross reminds eligible donors that it’s never too late – or too early – to make blood donation a lifelong habit. Upcoming blood donation opportunities are: Elkhart County First Baptist Church, 1011 S. Indiana Ave., Goshen, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, …read more.

Kosciusko REMC President and CEO Bruce Goslee, recently announced the winners of the John H. Anglin Memorial Scholarships. Students from across the county applied for the six $1,000 scholarships. “Kosciusko REMC has long been committed to helping outstanding students in our community succeed. Starting the scholarship program in 2004 was just one more way we …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Instead of making a tragic mistake behind the wheel, Indiana high school and college students are being encouraged to put their smartphones to good use by urging others to “Drive Now. TXT L8R.” The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana Department of Labor, Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana …read more.

Payton Brettell A young life so tragically lost will become a life opportunity with the development of the Payton Brettell Scholarship Fund. Payton’s parents, Nova Ann and David Brettell, are having an auction to raise money to establish a college scholarship put in his name. All of the proceeds are going to be donated in …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is accepting applications for non-traditional scholarships. The deadline for applying is Monday, July 15. Applications must be submitted online and may be accessed by clicking here. Paper applications will not be accepted. Non-traditional scholarships are generally meant for adult residents of Kosciusko County who are attending an accredited college, university or …read more.

Once again this year, the Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® has extended its rich history of community involvement by awarding three outstanding seniors each a $1,000 scholarship. Including 2013, KBOR has awarded $60,000 in scholarships since 1993. This scholarship is specifically designed to assist bright and motivated students to pay for their education expenses and help …read more.

Alexis G. Laureano has been awarded a $500 educational scholarship in a national competition with other students who are members of Modern Woodmen of America. The daughter of Lynn Des Jardins, Warsaw, plans to use the grant to attend Purdue University, West Lafayette. Laureano is one of 100 grant winners chosen this year. Modern Woodmen, …read more.

Triton High School senior Trenton Cooper and Tippecanoe Valley High School senior Allyson Ross were among 40 students named to the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association statewide scholarship lists. Cooper was named a recipient of the Marion Crawley Scholarship, given to members of basketball teams that showcase achievement in basketball, academics, participation in extra-curricular activities and …read more.

American Association of University Women representatives recently congratulated two recipients of the American Association of University Women Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund is held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation and assists area women in obtaining higher education. This year’s recipients are Cheryl Bowyer and Tina Mikel. Both women attend Ivy Tech Community College. Bowyer …read more.