WINONA LAKE — Growing up, 28-year-old Katie Jacobson saw her “unconventional” family as normal, or at least as normal as any family can be. With 11 adopted cousins and a large but close extended family, her childhood gave her a unique lens to see life through when it comes to values and passions. “For …read more.

NORMAN, OKLA. — Christmas is the time of year miracles happen, and because it’s 2016, sometimes those miracles get caught on camera.

FREEPORT, FLA. — Alaqua Animal Refuge founder, Laurie Hood, says in the history of her non-profit they’ve had only one Great Dane up for adoption. Now, they can multiply that number by 73.

WARSAW — Raise the Dough (RTD) is hosting a dessert reception on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Christ’s Covenant Church located at 2090 East Pierceton Road, Winona Lake.  This free event will be an opportunity for the community to learn more about Raise the Dough, a Warsaw based non-profit dedicated …read more.

AVON — A woman killed when her bicycle and a semi truck collided in Greenfield this summer left behind a 15-year-old son.

BALTIMORE — This past weekend, Baltimore Ravens Offensive Tackle Ronnie Stanley—along with his girlfriend, and a teammate—stopped by BARCS, the city shelter, and made the most fantastically game-winning request.

MUNCIE — Ten weeks before her due date, Chanda Fouseridge went into the hospital for what she thought would be a routine checkup.

TOWN OF MAINE, NY. — It had been 82 years since Lena Pierce had seen her first-born child—but Friday, Jan. 15 offered a reunion for the pair.

FRANKLIN — It was the ultimate Christmas surprise for a woman in Franklin Sunday.

WARSAW — This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Pixie Pixie is a happy female, 10-year old Rat Terrier/Jack Russell Terrier mix. Her name is Pixie, like a fairy. Pixie is a friendly, little older lady who is energetic and playful and age is just a number to her. She is very curious, loves to explore her surroundings …read more.

WARSAW — This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Bobby Bobby (6-month-old, orange/white tabby) is an active, curious kitty who loves to explore. He loves cat nip and laser light toys. Bobby can entertain both himself and you for hours! He likes other cats but doesn’t care …read more.

WARSAW — This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County: Precious is a six-year-old, female Beagle mix with a pretty tri-colored brown, black and white coat. Just like her name says, she is precious. Precious is a little shy and timid but very loving and will warm up to you …read more.

WARSAW — This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. James is neutered 2-year-old, male, unique-looking Jack Russell Terrier mix. James is white with cute, little black spots. He is an energetic, playful boy and is looking for a new forever family to call his own. James loves to go on walks, fetch balls or pretty much …read more.

WARSAW — This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. John Boy is a 2-year-old neutered male Coonhound dog. He is a smart, handsome looking boy with a tricolor coat. John Boy is very friendly and outgoing. He is good natured but also playful at times! John Boy is …read more.

Silveus Insurance will be partnering with “Raise The Dough” adoption fundraising campaign as they host the second annual Raise The Dough doughnut fundraiser. The event will be held from 7:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Friday, June 5, and will be held at Silveus Insurance, located at 1037 Mariners Drive, Warsaw. Each year “Raise The Dough” …read more.

By JEANNIE KEATING Indiana Department of Child Services The Warsaw Moms2Moms sale is a free event open to the community to help local families find and exchange maternity and children’s items at little cost. The event will take place from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Bakers Youth Club, located at 765 …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Governor Mike Pence has issued a proclamation declaring the month of November as Adoption Awareness Month in the State of Indiana. “We take this opportunity to celebrate the tens of thousands of adoptive families and adopted children here in Indiana, and I want to recognize and reaffirm the important work of adoption …read more.

Emily is a shepherd and lab mix. She is a senior dog, about 11 years or 12 years old. Emily loves people and had been an only child. Living in a foster home, she now has the company of multiple dogs, cats and horse and she’s getting along extremely well with everyone. She is a real …read more.

Ripley This is Ripley.  He is a chocolate lab/terrier or boxer mix that was pulled from a high kill pound in Gary with only hours left to live. He is only 8 months old, up-to-date on all vaccinations, he is heartworm negative and on preventative medicine. Ripley is neutered and ready for his forever home. …read more.