Barry Andrew WARSAW — Barry Andrew has officially accepted the position as executive director of Kosciusko County Community Corrections. Andrew, who was the original Community Corrections director before leaving in 2016, had been serving as interim director since November 2019, following the departure of former director Anna Bailey. Andrew said he is “excited and eager” …read more.

WARSAW —  If Barry Andrew wants to be the new director of Community Corrections, it appears to be his choice. Kosciusko County commissioners approved Barry Andrew as executive director of Community Corrections at the commissioners meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14, providing Andrew accepts the position. The Community Corrections Advisory Board formally on Monday offered Andrew the …read more.

From left, Barry Andrew and Judge Michael Reed. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW — Barry Andrew has been offered the position of executive director of Kosciusko County Community Corrections. The offer was made at a public meeting held by the Kosciusko County Community Corrections Advisory Board Monday, Jan. 13, at the Kosciusko Justice Building …read more.

WARSAW — Despite being short-staffed, in part due to the departure of two employees who are facing criminal charges, day-to-day operations are continuing at Kosciusko County Community Corrections.  The department has been under a cloud of concern in recent weeks after its director, Anna Bailey, and an administrative assistant, Taylor Pagan, left their positions and …read more.

From left, Attorney Antony Garza and Judge Michael Reed, are members of the Executive Committee of the Kosciusko County Community Corrections Advisory Board. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW —  Kosciusko County’s Community Corrections Department has suspended all new “hook-ups” for up to 30 days for offenders entering programs that rely on monitoring bracelets. The …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Anyone who has ever counseled someone struggling with substance abuse knows the harsh realities involved. Barry Andrew put it this way, “it can weigh heavily on your heart and mind.” Andrew, a native of Warsaw, is the director of the Kosciusko County Drug and Alcohol program. He and a staff of two …read more.

Barry Andrew WARSAW — Kurt Jones will begin his duties as the Kosciusko Community Corrections Director Monday, April 18, and Barry Andrew, who has served as director the past few years, will step down. Andrew will continue to serve as the Kosciusko County Alcohol And Drug Program Director and the Drug Court Coordinator. The announcement …read more.

WARSAW — While still young, having only launched in January 2014, Kosciusko County Drug Court is leaving lasting impacts on the lives of its participants as they work to put their lives back in order. Just Feb. 29, the program celebrated its sixth graduate and currently has 22 clients working toward drug-free lives.

WARSAW — The Dec. 22 Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting covered the community collaboration plan, as well as plans to buy new equipment for police cars.

The Kosciusko County Community Corrections Advisory Board appears to be on track to receive state funding for a community corrections program. This program will provide alternatives to imprisonment not currently offered in the county. Kosciusko County was one of eight counties in the state not participating in the state-wide community corrections alternatives. Kristen Banschbach, an …read more.