INDIANA — Persistent rain across Indiana continues to delay spring planting for Indiana’s farmers. As the rain continues, the possibility of fields left unplanted becomes a reality and Indiana’s farmers and agribusiness professionals are faced with many tough decisions. Indiana Farm Bureau, the largest general farm organization in the state, spoke with farmers across the …read more.

WARSAW — The topic of commercial solar energy system farms continued this month at the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission meeting held Wednesday, May 1.  Kosciusko County commissioners previously approved a 90-day moratorium on solar energy farms after the issue was raised at a commissioners meeting in February. The moratorium is in effect until June …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College President Bill Katip announced that almost 400 community members were in attendance at the fifth annual Barn and Business Breakfast held this morning, March 5. Over the last five years, the event has doubled in size. Bob Bishop, president of the Kosciusko County Farm Bureau, talked about some of the hardships the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce applauded the efforts of a local farmer as well as a champion of diversity at its 107th Annual Chamber Awards Dinner Thursday night, Jan. 31. The event, held at Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, showcased numerous local leaders and businesses. The highlight of the event was the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The price of fuel is something affecting every member of the community, especially if the prices are going up.

WARSAW — Since December of 2017, the farm board for Kosciusko County Farm Bureau has donated approximately 4,000 pounds of chicken to Combined Community Services for their food pantry. “On behalf of the county board, we were more than happy to do this,” said Kosciusko County Farm Bureau President Bob Bishop. “We appreciate what you …read more.

LEESBURG — Jerry Kammerer, a lifetime resident of Plain Township and Kosciusko County, has formally announced his candidacy for the position of Plain Township Trustee in May’s Republican primary. A position Kammerer has executed for approximately the past 15 years, beginning in 2003. Kammerer, whose record as Plain Township Trustee is highlighted in achievements both …read more.

LEESBURG — A tentative budget of $345,100 for 2018 was approved by members of the Plain Township Advisory Board Tuesday afternoon.This budget is a $128,000 reduction over 2017. Jerry Kammerer, township trustee, will be presenting the budget to the Indiana State Board of Accounts around Aug. 23. Kammerer reviewed the budget noting the general fund …read more.

LEESBURG — Kosciusko County Highway Department maintains approximately 1,200 miles of roads. Every year crews put down fresh layers of asphalt on roads throughout the county.

When the agricultural community asked what projects mattered the most, they proclaimed feeding the hungry. But that’s not all. They also said supporting youth and promoting agricultural education are also ways to give back to the community.

Julia Frush was honored with the Friends of Extension Award during last night’s Kosciusko County Extension Annual Meeting. The meeting was held in the Shrine Building on the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. It was a night of lightheartedness, sharing success, challenges and recognition. (To see the full year in review report, click HERE.) Frush has been …read more.