By MELISSA CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Recently I have had the pleasure to indulge in my favorite past time, viewing and reviewing films. There have been so many that have come across my desk that sounds appealing. Here are five films that I found enjoyable and I hope you will too. First …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Information Services Program Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library Don’t forget, Saturday, July 18, is the last day to record your pages and receive your prizes.  The big drawing will be Monday, July 20. Drop-in Zone is from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. Drop in to play video games and …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library Would you like to start canning your own fruits and vegetables at home, but don’t know how to get started? Come to the library 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11, and learn how. Stuart Smith and Mike Shock are two guys who like to can, and …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Superhero Show and Museum If you are a big fan of superheroes, now is your chance to come and see some of the famous tools they used to save humanity. Join us for the superheroes show and mini museum by Family Time Entertainment at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library It will be a lively time at the library next week when animal handler Mark Kohlhorst presents his Mark’s Ark Live Animal Show 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 1. Children and adults will experience a hands-on learning experience about animal heroes. Well supervised by Kohlhorst, his …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Newsletter is Available through Email The Syracuse Library is offering the option of receiving the monthly newsletter through email. Pulling up the happenings at the library just got easier for mobile device users. Katie Graham, editor of the monthly newsletter, will release July’s newsletter to the people …read more.

By AMY MANN Technical Assistant, Warsaw Community Public Library Public libraries serve as a testament to the human quest for knowledge. The ancient Greeks promoted that thirst with large private and public book repositories. Aristotle’s Great Library of Alexandria began as a private collection, but became public, to a degree. The rub was that it …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The kids will learn that it rocks to read at the “Rockin’ and Reading” concert 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, as family musician Leonardo performs a high energy, one man band performance. The show takes place in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. All …read more.

By Becky Brower Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Summer Reading in Full Swing It is another busy week in the children’s department at the library. Echo, the adorable black Lab, will listen to children read from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, June 15. Children get a chance to be up and close with Police …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library The Nappanee Public Library’s popular Pinterest night is back for an encore from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, June 29. If you’ve been unable to attend prior meetings of the program, check out Pinterest Night 2.0, which is scheduled to happen quarterly in the library’s new …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator Come “Howl at the Moon with a Hero Tune” with singer and musician Tom Sieling 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, as he kicks off the summer reading program with a concert full of fun and humorous children’s songs. A widely acclaimed singer and songwriter, Sieling engages his audience with …read more.

By BECKY BROWER Communication Services, Syracuse Public Library Auction to Sell Pictures The Syracuse Library is in the final stages of an interior renovation that is giving the library a new look. In 1980 the library purchased about 30 paintings with the intention of loaning them for display by patrons, which is what happened for …read more.

By RHONDA FRANK Farmers State Bank Farmers State Bank was recognized as a Five Star Member of the Indiana Banker’s Association at IBA’s 2015 Mega Conference on Tuesday, May 12, in downtown Indianapolis. The bank earned the award in recognition of its commitment to the IBA in the areas of political awareness, issues advocacy, life-long …read more.

By NATALIE CURTS Kelly School of Business, Indiana University Tennie Worrell, daughter of Curtis and Brenda Worrell of Warsaw, has been awarded a prestigious Fry Scholarship from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Founded by Kelley alumnus William R. Fry, this scholarship provides gifted students with the financial support to attend a top …read more.

A fundraising event for Kosciusko Community Senior Services will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Penguin Point, located at 408 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. The restaurant has graciously offered to donate 10 percent of net proceeds from meals sold during this time to help county seniors. The donation will …read more.

The Nelson family pose for a picture, showing off five generations.

The Indiana State Police announced Wednesday its participation in the national and statewide Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization occurring Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 31. Officers will join more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies, and thousands more across the country, to conduct high-visibility patrols encouraging drivers and passengers to buckle up. “It’s …read more.

By DAWN ENGLER Director, Water’s Edge Flute Ensemble Water’s Edge Flute Ensemble will perform at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17, in the chapel of Grace Village Retirement community. Their program, “American Hymn Tunes and Folk Songs” will include well known hymns and beloved folk songs, including a medley of Stephen Foster tunes arranged for flute …read more.

By DAENA LEFAVOUR Office Manager, Astound Dance Academy Astound Dance Academy is excited to announce the results of the competition their performance company participated in. This past weekend, the group of seven dancers traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan to present 13 dances at the Rainbow National Dance Competition. Astound Dance Academy is proud of their …read more.

The annual Mentone Egg Festival 5K and one mile walk is coming on Saturday, June 6, at the Mentone Community Services building, located at 201 W. Main St., Mentone. Registration on race day begins at 6:30 a.m. and runs until 7:45 a.m. with the race beginning at 8 a.m. The start and finish line will …read more.

The next Tippecanoe Audubon Society program will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, in the Hoff Room, at the Jo Young Switzer Center, Manchester University, North Manchester. The topic will be wetlands and wetland restoration. Dr. David Hicks will discuss the characteristics and features of wetlands, as well as give an overview of …read more.

Matchett Square Bourbon Senior Center has several upcoming programs. Janet Shaver from Trinity Healthcare in Rochester will speak at noon Wednesday, May 20, about home care services, returning independence and quality of life. She will bring treats and trivia with her. Anna Corbett from Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth will host bingo at noon Tuesday, …read more.

Pets offer affection and companionship to millions of Americans nationwide. However, according to the Center for Disease Control, nearly 4.5 million dog bites occur each year with 50 percent involving children which often occur during everyday activities and while interacting with familiar dogs due to unforeseen stress. As Dog Bite Prevention Week approaches from Sunday, …read more.

By VINCE ROBINSON Communications Manager, American Red Cross Throughout the summer months, the American Red Cross will participate in the statewide Fallen Officer Blood Drive Campaign. This is the ninth year the Red Cross will host blood drives across Indiana to honor fallen officers and raise awareness of the need for blood. Janice Starnes, whose …read more.

The Warsaw Astronomical Society will be conducting a public observing night hosted by Potawatomi Wildlife Park one hour after dark Saturday, May 16, at the park observing field. Observing is pending clear skies. Call ahead if partly cloudy. Plan to attend and discover the universe for yourself. Society members will be in attendance to share …read more.

By SHANE FROST Marketing and Communication, Elkhart County On Wednesday, April 29, Lemonade Day and Junior Achievement Serving Elkhart County hosted a breakfast to honor volunteers, celebrate the organization’s recent successes and shed some light on additional expansion during the school year. The event was held in the Crystal Ballroom at The Lerner Theatre in …read more.

Lake City Skiers is hosting a “Spring Fling” fundraiser from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16. There will be a community expo, with a variety of direct sales representatives, craft items, and local artisans, as well as a rummage sale, including clothes, household items and much more. The fundraiers, which will also be …read more.

By TERRI RITTER North Webster Community Public Library It’s big. It’s humongous. It’s a mega book sale. The friends of the North Webster Community Public Library will hold it’s biannual book sale Thursday, May 21, through Saturday, May 23, in the North Webster Community Center banquet hall. Thousands of gently used books, movies, CDs, games, …read more.

By TRINA HOY Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club Optimist International is holding a video contest in which the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club has submitted two. Both have been selected for final competition. The final competition is by vote only, so we need your vote on both of these videos in order to win. Optimist International 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 ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Local high school students from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy Class of 2015 at Tippecanoe Valley High School will reveal 11 new start-up businesses to the public, at the YEA! Trade Show on from 11:20 a.m. until 12:51 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at Tippecanoe …read more.

By DR. MICHAEL BENDICSEN Principal, Tippecanoe Valley High School The sixth century Greek philosopher Heraclitus claimed “Change is the only constant in life.” At Tippecanoe Valley High School we recognize that change is a normal and necessary part of the education profession. In many ways it is inevitable. It can be sudden or structured or it …read more.

By MARCI FRANKS Director, Food and Nutrition, Warsaw Community Schools The Warsaw Community Schools have announced plans to participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under and to persons over 18 years who are enrolled in a state-approved educational program for …read more.

By BRYAN KOOREY Campus Pastor, Plymouth Community Church Beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 10, Plymouth Community Church will hold its first Sunday service at 11802 Lincoln Highway in Plymouth. Plymouth Community Church will meet at 10:30 a.m. Sundays with further ministry opportunities currently being planned. The church is the second location guided by the …read more.

By CONNOR O’SHAUGHNESSY Marketing Communications Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters honored local entrepreneur, venture capitalist and civil servant Jerome “Jerry” Henry Jr., with the 2015 Don Wolf Award on Tuesday, May 5, at its 42nd Annual Gourmet Dinner. Named after Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana co-founder former CEO of …read more.

By LAURIE VOSS Circulation Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Everyone has a passion in their lives. With some it’s gardening, maybe reading, crafting, or something totally different. For many it’s cemeteries and genealogy. People interested in genealogy can easily spend hours on genealogy and researching cemeteries. I am so happy that I recently found that …read more.

By JOANNA GILKESON United States Fish and Wildlife Service The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced the distribution of $1.1 billion in revenues generated by the hunting and angling industry to all 50 state and territorial wildlife agencies. The Service’s Midwest Region will receive more than $224 million of these funds to support a …read more.

The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club has made several recent donations to area youth organizations. Through various fundraising activities throughout the year, the club raises over $20,000 to donate to youth oriented activities. The organizations benefiting from the donations are Junior Achievement with a $300 donation, Warsaw Little League with a $700 donation and a $2,000 …read more.

By TERRI KEIM Administrative Assistant, City of Warsaw Department of Public Works The City of Warsaw Department of Public Works has two more scheduled Saturdays for compost give away. Those Saturdays scheduled are between 8 a.m. and noon, Saturday May 9, and Saturday, May 16. The public is invited to bring trailers, dump trucks, pickup …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF After School is Cool Join staff for a movie day. Follow along as Fawn, a fairy, and her friends, embark on a journey to protect a giant beast from the scout fairies who are trying to banish him. The movie is 76 minutes long and we will provide snacks and …read more.

The Pizza Hut on Detroit St., Warsaw, has agreed to donate $1 from each adult buffet plus all tips to the Friends of Warsaw Community Schools campaign fund. Join in from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, May 4, and be served by Dr. David Hoffert and his wife, Dr. Laurie Owen of Grace College …read more.

The Strengthening Families Program will be rolling into Warsaw Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, with its group leader training. It’s goal is to prepare individuals to implement the 14 session Strengthening Families Program into the community. SFP is a nationally and internationally recognized parenting and family strengthening program for high-risk and general population …read more.

By MALEA JOHNSON Milford Public Library Staff Children’s Book Week Come to the library Monday, May 4, through Saturday, May 9, to celebrate Children’s Book Week. Down in the children’s department we will be giving away a stuffed animal and book each day. All you have to do is come and check out books in …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary Dr. Paulette Sauders is about to complete her 50th year as an English and journalism professor at Grace College. Only three others have reach this esteemed milestone at Grace, including Dr. Homer Kent Jr., Ron Henry and R. Wayne Snider, but Sauders is the first full …read more.

By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County A lot happens in your lawn in late April and early May in Michiana. As the turf begins to wake up from its winter slumber, you will first notice it greens up. This is a response to nitrogen deposited by the winter snow and rain. At …read more.

By EMILY M. SHIPLEY Development Coordinator, Heartline Pregnancy Center In 1985, Tim and Marcia Meyer recognized a growing need in the community for young women finding themselves in an unplanned pregnancy to be given an alternative choice to abortion, thus they founded Heartline Pregnancy Center, Inc. What was the Meyer’s vision thirty years ago has …read more.

By OTIS R. BOWEN CENTER STAFF May is Mental Health Month is observed nationwide by organizations dedicated to mental health-related issues. According to Mental Health America, the observance began in 1949. This year’s theme is “B4Stage4.” The theme is geared toward convincing people to address their mental health issues early, rather than at stage four …read more.

Two area sports personalities will play key roles in introducing former Wawasee High School and University of Tennessee basketball star Shanna Zolman during her Homecoming tribute at the North Webster Community Center gym, a North Webster Community Center fundraiser at which a limited number of tickets will be available at the door. Roger Grossman, sports …read more.

By TRINA HOY Community Development Director, Kosciusko County Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters in Kosciusko County has created an Around the World Nights series. The series was created as an educational tool to help volunteers connect better with their littles, and also to give them some experience with other cultures. Each month …read more.

By TERRA MCCRORY Case Manager, Miller’s Merry Manor Five Warsaw High School students spent two hours of their time with residents from Miller’s Merry Manor on Friday afternoon. Some painted residents’ fingernails, while others landscaped in the courtyard and learned how to garden with Earl, one of the residents. Blitz is a community service group …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services It’s a rite of spring, seeing people in bright yellow vests waving Tootsie Rolls and collecting donations for people with disabilities. No one seems exactly sure what year they began the project, but the Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus has sponsored the fundraiser, working intersections and storefronts …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce popped in on chamber member Lake City Animal Clinic, a full service community animal hospital. They provide high quality veterinary service in a personable and accommodating manner by consistently focusing on accurate diagnostics, effective communication, compassionate treatment of animals and client education. You …read more.

Dear Editor, OrthoWorx was founded in 2009 to, among other things, work with community stakeholders to make our region’s education offerings not just competitive with other medical device regions in the country, but distinctive and well equipped to meet the workforce needs of our area. Since then, significant improvements across many measures have taken place …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Sheriff Brad Rogers has announced that officers from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department will be meeting with residents in their townships during the last week of April in order to reconnect them with officers from the department. As part of the Sheriff’s crime reduction plan and …read more.

Rex and Rhonda Rife, Pierceton, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Monday, April 20. They were married at First Brethren Church of Warsaw in 1985. The couple renewed their vows to God on Saturday, April 18. The Rifes enjoy working together with the Animal Welfare League and VFW in Warsaw. They are also involved with …read more.

By GENNIE BRISSETTE-TIPTON Now in it’s second year, the Warsaw Diversity Rally returns to the Central Park Fountain Plaza from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Speakers include: Brittany Kusserow- Religious Diversity Chris Blackshire-Evansky and Christina Evansky- LGBT Alisha McDonough and Kaylee Denney- Body Modification and Physical Appearance Steve Possell- Socioeconomic Issues Lachelle …read more.

By BRITTANY DENNEY Denney Farms The North Manchester Farmer’s Market is soon open for business. Vendors and customers will gather at the Riverbridge Electric parking lot at the intersection of Main Street and Wayne Street. The market starts Saturday, May 2, and continues Saturdays through Saturday, Oct. 31. The Wednesday market begins Wednesday, May 27. …read more.

By KATHY GAWTHROP Kosciuskio County’s Agnes Pruyn Chapman chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a genealogy workshop from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the Warsaw Public Library, located at 310 E. Main St., Warsaw. The workshop will be held in meeting rooms A and B on the …read more.

By KELLY L. HECKAMAN Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Purdue Extension’s Women in Agriculture committee is now accepting nominations for the organization’s top awards through Friday, May 1. Awards each for leadership and achievement will be given during the 2015 Indiana State Fair in August to women who are leaders and innovators in the …read more.

  By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library Upcoming programs at Bell Memorial Public Library DIY Industrial Pipe Hall Tree Our DIY craft program this month will be an industrial pipe hall tree. Industrial pipe furniture is all the rage right now. Why not make one with us? This program starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday, …read more.

By CHRIS FLOOK Ball State University In slightly over a year, Indiana will celebrate its bicentennial with fireworks, parades and plenty of speeches in small towns across the state that are quickly emptying and nearly forgotten as a generation or two rushes to fill up larger cities and their adjacent suburbs. While Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, …read more.

TruthSeekers will sponsor the showing of three powerful short films, “Defining Moments,” “Lose to Gain” and “The Cross” at 7 p.m. Monday, April 20, in the Blocher community room at North Manchester Public Library. “Defining Moments” shares how key moments changed the lives of illusionist Jim Munroe, NFL player David Tyree and singer Lacey Sturm. …read more.

Akron Church of God will host a community breakfast from 7 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, in the fellowship hall. The meal will be cooked and served by the steering committee, pastors, and people of United We Stand ministries and their families. The menu will include pancakes, sausage and eggs. Cost for the …read more.

By CHELSEA CHALK Assistant Professor of Communications and Institutional Advancement Associate Ancilla College Ancilla College Student Government requests your presence at the Ancilla College Arts and Culture Week during the week of Monday, April 13 through Thursday, April 16. Ancilla College is located in Donaldson. The highlight of the week is from 4:30 p.m. until …read more.

By KASEY KOHLMORGEN Director of Community Relations, Joe’s Kids Joe’s Kids will be holding the 2015 5K Splatter Dash on Saturday, May 2. The Joe’s Kids Splatter Dash is a powder paint run benefiting the children at Joe’s Kids, a clinic in Warsaw that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy to special kids with special …read more.

By TRINA HOY Community Development Director, Kosciusko County Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to thank the more than 200 bowlers who helped start something by participating in Bowl for Kids’ Sake in Kosciusko County in March and the ambassador committee who worked tirelessly to make it special. The event raised …read more.

The public is cordially invited to attend the second annual Warsaw Diversity Rally from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in Warsaw’s Central Park Fountain Plaza. This year’s event features speakers covering diversity-related topics such as socio-economic issues in Kosciusko County, religous diversity, GLBT topics, cultural holidays and labels and preconceptions associated with …read more.

Altrusa International of Warsaw, Inc. is celebrating the Altrusa organization’s 98th anniversary during the month of April. Altrusa is an international non-profit organization making local communities better through leadership, partnership and service. Members are civic-minded men and women who strive to create better communities worldwide. Altrusa International was founded in Nashville in 1917, originally as the …read more.

By TOM CARROLL Board Member, Fort Wayne Base Community Council The Fort Wayne Base Community Council board of directors are hosting a guest member luncheon from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Ceruti’s Summit Park, located at 6601 Innovation Blvd., Fort Wayne. This luncheon is open to the public and will include …read more.

By KELLY L. HECKAMAN Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Do you have the best chili recipe around? If you do, then you need to enter it in the third annual chili cook-off contest. The cook-off is a part of the “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair,” being held from 5 …read more.

By JEANNE MAKULA Secretary, First Baptist Church, Mentone The mobile food pantry will be at First Baptist Church in Mentone from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, April 7. The church is located at 206 S. Oak Street, Mentone. Bring several boxes, baskets, or heavy bags to carry your food home.

Pierceton Elementary School is extending an invitation to any child that will be 5 years of age by Aug. 1 and their parents, to attend kindergarten roundup for school year 2015-2016. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22. Students will be the first kindergarten class to attend the …read more.

By MICHELLE CABRERA Cub Scouts Pack 3736 Warsaw Cub Scout Pack 3736 will be holding a spaghetti dinner benefit from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, located at 832 E. Center Street, Warsaw. Cost is $7 per adult and $4 for children ages five to 13. Children …read more.

The annual Warsaw community Good Friday service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 3, at New Life Christian Church and World Outreach, located at 744 S. 325 E., Warsaw. The service is sponsored by the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association with pastor John B. Lowe II sharing a message about the sacrifice of Jesus …read more.

By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County The twilight fruit growers meeting, held every other year at Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard, is always a popular program. At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, the Kercher family will once again host Purdue Extension at their business, located at 19498 CR 38, Goshen. The evening begins when …read more.

Syracuse resident Diane Kehoe was well known and well loved in this and the surrounding communities. She just lost her battle with cancer. A devoted group of friends has rallied to the cause and is sponsoring the No One Fights Alone Community Benefit. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 28, a lasagna and …read more.

Iditarod musher Karen Land will be visiting the Warsaw Community Public Library at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28. She has competed in the approximately 1,100 mile Iditarod Trail sled dog race across Alaska three times. Land will share a PowerPoint presentation and talk about what a musher must pack for the competition, what they wear …read more.

By JAN ROBINSON Elkhart County 4-H Fair Green Committee The Elkhart County 4-H Fair Green Committee is announcing a Community Service Project for the 4-H Fairgrounds. The Green Committee would like to get a 6-foot bench made from 100 percent recycled material to be used in the Heritage Park area on the fairgrounds during the …read more.

By SCOTT WILEY Director of Development, Lakeland Christian Academy There are three upcoming events at Lakeland Christian Academy. Open House From 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19, come learn more about Lakeland Christian Academy at our open house. Our home is your home as we invite you to tour our 40-acre campus and …read more.

By STHELE GREYBAR Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County We’re sure everyone is ready for warmer weather, so why not start your Spring off right by ordering geraniums from an Elkhart County 4-H member? 4-H members are currently selling red, white and pink color Pinto variety geraniums in 4″ pots that cost only $1.25. The …read more.

By KATHY DAVIS and RANDALL T. SHEPARD Co-Chairs, Thriving Communities, Thriving State No one wants to look back and wonder what we could have and should have done to make Indiana a better place. Instead, by taking a forward-looking approach, the Indiana University Public Policy Institute is evaluating what can be done now to help …read more.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian Schools Warsaw Christian School participated in a national reading challenge by reading almost 492 books on February 27 and passing 474 quizzes. Nationally there were 4,173,153 quizzes taken. The record set two years ago was 3,581,992 quizzes taken. “Read The Most From Coast To Coast,” a national reading event, challenges …read more.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian School Monica Boren’s Kindergarten class at Warsaw Christian School remembered Dr. Suess’s birthday by enjoying a special day of Dr. Suess games and treats. Balloon toss into Dr. Suess’s hat started the festivities. Students built “Suessville” with pictures they colored from Dr. Suess’s stories. They made a one fish two …read more.

By CYNTHIA L. CATES Executive Director, Kosciusko Literacy Services Did you know that Warsaw has had two book burnings? Kosciusko Literacy Services will launch The Big Read featuring Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” on Monday, March 16, with “Censorship On Trial,” a panel that will explore the role of censorship and will tackle the topic “Should …read more.

By PEGGI LISENBEE WRIGHT Director of Client Assistance, Combined Community Services Combined Community Services will be hosting a ‘Success is in the Bag’ Luncheon from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14. This event will be held at the Old Train Depot, located on 115 E. Market St., Pierceton. This luncheon will feature a …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library The Bell Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees would like to announce that Stephen Boggs has been officially hired to replace former director Krystal Smith, who retired on Dec. 31. Boggs will build upon the many successes at the library by previous directors. To start, he has already …read more.

By MELANIE KELLOGG Community Director, March of Dimes Mark your calendar for the Kosciusko-Whitley March for Babies with the March of Dimes on Sunday, May 3, at the Winona Lake Park in Winona Lake. March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit organization for maternal and infant health, has worked for more than 75 years to help …read more.

By JEANNE MAKULA Secretary, First Baptist Church Mentone The Mobile Food Pantry will be at the First Baptist Church in Mentone from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, March 3. The church is located at 206 S. Oak St., Mentone. Bring several boxes, baskets or heavy bags in which to carry the food home.

By REBECCA ALLES Van Buren Township Trustee, Kosciusko County The Township Trustee office of Van Buren TWP will be closed Friday, Feb. 27 and Monday, March 2 due to the re-location of the office to 101 S. Main St. Milford. The mailing address will remain the same, P.O. Box 246, Milford, IN 46542. The telephone …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The North Webster Community Public Library announces the appointment of Dr. Terry Frederick to the Library Board of Trustees. Dr. Frederick will serve a four year term, replacing outgoing trustee Steve Matthias. A retired physician, Dr. Frederick practiced family medicine in the Carmel area for …read more.

By TRACIE LS HODSON Executive Director, The Beaman Home February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Beaman Home’s DoVE Outreach Program advocate April Slone wants area parents to know one out of three teens are experiencing teen dating abuse or violence. She adds that only 33 percent of those in an abusive relationship tell anyone …read more.

By CHUCK KNEBL Communications Manager, WorkOne Northern Indiana WorkOne’s JAG program that helps out-of-school youth in Northern Indiana is collaborating with Guidance Ministries to sponsor 28 Days of Caring, an effort seeking to help homeless individuals by collecting donations of various items, including food, clothing, hand sanitizer and tooth brushes, among others. The final day …read more.

By RENATA ROBINSON Executive Director, Manchester Main Street Manchester Main Street held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Main View in downtown North Manchester. 2015 MMS Board Vice President, Jim Smith, welcomed the Board, committees and members in attendance, and highlighted several MMS town improvement projects from the 2014 Annual Report that …read more.

By AMY LAMB Media Relations Manager, Indiana Historical Society The Indiana Historical Society has made available online the results of its research on early black settlements in Indiana. This effort is part of the Early African American Settlement Heritage Initiative. During the summer of 2014, the Indiana Historical Society embarked upon a journey to identify …read more.

By TRINA HOY Community Development Director, Kosciusko County Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters in Kosciusko County has created an Around the World Nights series. The series was created as an educational tool to help volunteers connect better with their Littles, and also to give them some experience with other cultures. Each month …read more.

By CHELSEA CHALK Assistant Professor of Communication/Institutional Advancement Associate, Ancilla College Jennifer Weinert, Center at Donaldson, presented a lecture entitled “A Sage-ing Circle Experience: Making a Difference” as a part of the college’s Lampen Lecture series. Weinert is a certified Sage-ing Circle Facilitator for Memorial Brainworks Heart of Aging with Wisdom and Vitality, a program …read more.

By TRINA HOY Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist club has recognized the following students from Edgewood Middle School as Students of the Week. Braxton Stewart, Ethan Moore, Sophia Schlitt, Liza Lippe, Maryking Jackson, Katie Benedict, Cami Dahms, Caleb Beam, Kayla Allison. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist …read more.

Altrusa International of Warsaw has adopted Linda Jacko’s class at Lincoln Elementary School. Members collected items Jacko suggested for use in the classroom like pencils, tissues and hand sanitizer. The items were delivered on Thursday, Feb. 12 by Service Committee members Jeanine Knowles and Martie Lennane. Altrusans are also reading to the class of 15 …read more.

By SCOTT WILEY Lakeland Christian Academy Lakeland Christian Academy will be hosting Wild West Night at the boys Basketball senior night. The JV game starts at 6:15 p.m. and the varsity game starts at 7:30 on Friday, Feb. 27. Come dressed in your best western gear, eat some chili dogs from our concession area and …read more.

Jack Klinefelter, Warsaw, will celebrate his 85th birthday with family Friday, Feb. 20. He was born in Arcola on Feb. 19, 1930. Klinefelter married Marilyn (Kitchen) Klinefelter and they have three children: Jack Jr. (Tammy), Tenn., John (Trina), Warsaw; and Valerie (Kevelin) Grimes, Tenn. They also have 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Jack worked at …read more.