WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued a statement today, Friday, April 12, congratulating Kip Tom of Leesburg on being confirmed to serve as ambassador and U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome, Italy. Tom was confirmed by the full Senate Thursday evening. “As a leader in …read more.

WARSAW — From child slave in Ghana to semi-state qualifier, Warsaw wrestler Jacob Bass has been through a lot.

LEESBURG — Kip Tom, chairman of Tom Farms, is to be accorded the rank of ambassador during his tenure of service as U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture at the Department of State. The announcement was made Wednesday by President Donald J. Trump. The United States Ambassador to the United …read more.

The Department of Natural Resources seeks volunteers to help gather information on recreational use at large northern Indiana lakes to learn about the spread of aquatic species. Lakes involved in the project are Bass, Manitou, Maxinkuckee, Wawasee, Webster and Winona. Volunteers will monitor selected boat ramps during high-use times to record boats entering or leaving …read more.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources reports that it stocked 31.9 million fish in 70 counties in 2014. In a typical year, stocking numbers usually range between 22 and 24 million fish. The increase was due primarily to a nearly record number of walleye eggs collected by DNR biologists for hatchery production and a higher …read more.

IU Northwest introduced a new Weeknight Hybrid MBA program option for the fall 2014 semester that allows students earning a Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree to attend weeknight classes every other week. The new program format, which combines online and face-to-face learning, was specifically designed for students who work and want to pursue an …read more.

Ashton Greene, 9 years old, caught this fish in our pond. We live in Leesburg, Indiana.    It is his biggest one he has caught so far.  8 pound 24 in bass.  He has such a passion for fishing and is very proud if this “catch”.

A ribbon-cutting was recently held at a new consignment store in Warsaw. Miss Thrifty, 955 N. Lake St., is now celebrating the opening of the new business.  A grand opening is being planned for June 9. Miss Thrifty is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; …read more.