SYRACUSE — The Sanctuary, 10121 SR 13, Syracuse, will host the annual community Thanksgiving service at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18. The event is sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Area Ministerial Association. The service’s theme is “The Blessing of Thorns.” “This year, as in the past, the Syracuse Elementary choir will be singing,” said Craig Fritchley, …read more.

WARSAW — Joshua Varab always seemed to find himself drawn to the humanities. At Bethel College he graduated with a degree in intercultural studies. Residing in Elkhart where he was born and raised, he found work with a local nonprofit organization for a year before discovering an exciting opportunity in Warsaw.

[weaver_youtube QsDSvN5-aJ8 rel=0]   WARSAW — The annual Kosciusko County Fireman’s Association Fish Fry, held every September, is an event that is anticipated each year by firefighters throughout the county. This year was no exception. Matt Cohagan, Mentone Fire Department, was named the 2017 County Fireman of the Year and Mark Hughes was named the …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — A new class at the Elkhart County Jail has some inmates giving back to the community. They’ve also picked up a unique skill

MENTONE — Approximately 30 employees from Cargill’s Mentone plant showed up today at Mentzer Park in Mentone for their day of caring. They put new mulch around playground equipment, painted, power washed playground equipment and cleaned the fence.

CHURUBUSCO — There isn’t just one word to describe how the past year has been for 12 year old Karsten Courtney.

WARSAW – Grace College men’s basketball was one of 16 teams to serve community service projects in the Warsaw area Tuesday morning.

WARSAW — Altrusa International of Warsaw members are partnering with Culver’s Restaurant to raise funds for area service projects.

WARSAW — The YMCA will host its first Good Friday Breakfast March 25 featuring speaker Hunter Smith and a hot breakfast served by Granite City.

INDIANAPOLIS — Ivy Tech Community College will celebrate its 5th annual Ivy Tech Days of Service, which will take place Feb. 14 through Feb. 20 at all campuses statewide, in conjunction with National Random Acts of Kindness Week.

CAMBY — She’s not by any measure, rolling in money, but still gives a lot of what she has to people who have even less.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Annual Firemen’s Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 19, honored two of its own with awards. Fire Chief Mitch Titus was recipient of the Fireman of the Year Award with Firefighter Todd Kohler receiving the Winona Lake Service Award. Titus, who has lead the volunteer department for approximately six years, is …read more.

GOSHEN — A massive fire at a Goshen farm killed at least five calves and destroyed two barns.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Limitless Park Committee Chair Erin Porter was named the 2014 Bill Reneker Memorial Community Service Award winner during the annual Winona Lake Community Appreciation Dinner, held Thursday evening, Nov. 12, at Westminster Hall on the campus of Grace College. The MasterWorks program also received a fond farewell, though it will not …read more.