SPRING ARBOR, MI – The Grace College men’s basketball team won 75-63 at Spring Arbor on Saturday.

HUNTINGTON – Grace’s women’s basketball team picked up its first league victory, beating Huntington 61-55 on the road.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team lost 71-70 to Huntington Tuesday night.

FORT WAYNE – The Grace College men’s basketball team lost 85-81 at No. 4 St. Francis on Saturday.

FORT WAYNE – The Grace College women’s basketball team lost 70-55 at St. Francis on Saturday.

ANGOLA – The Grace College track team set six school records Friday in the Trine Classic.

By BRITTANY LYON Gradway Director WARSAW — Michael Thacker, Tippecanoe Valley High School Gradway student and graduate of 2015, is now attending Grace College. Gradway Director, Brittany Lyon, joined Michael this week to catch up on life after high school. Michael was joined by Grace College professor and mentor, Peter Wolff, who Michael says has …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The historic Billy Sunday Home, owned and operated by the history and political science department of Grace College and Seminary, is open for tours. After interior renovations in 2000, work to repair the home’s exterior began last summer. Grace College and other generous donors have provided the necessary funds to fully restore this historic …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Taylor University held on to beat Grace College, 89-80, in overtime Wednesday night in women’s basketball.

UPLAND – Taylor used a second-half surge to beat the Grace men’s basketball team Tuesday night.

DEFIANCE, Ohio – Five school records were broken during the Grace’s track and field indoor season opener on Saturday.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s mens basketball team picked up another win over a ranked opponent, taking down No. 9 Bethel College 87-80 Saturday afternoon.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College would not keep its early pace in a 72-54 loss to Bethel College in women’s hoops Saturday afternoon.

WINONA LAKE, IN – The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program offers free tax preparation to elderly, disabled and lower-income individuals filing a basic tax return. The William P. Gordon Institute for Enterprise Development through the School of Business at Grace College and the United Way of Kosciusko County will partner again this year to host …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Harlem Globetrotters make a tour stop at Grace College Wednesday night.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace’s women’s basketball team was undone on the road on Wednesday, losing to No. 3 Marian 79-55.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s men’s basketball team squandered a lead to eventually lose 65-60 to Marian Tuesday night.

By AMANDA BANKS Director of Public Relations, Grace College & Seminary WINONA LAKE — For more than 10 years, Grace College & Seminary has participated in the Kalahari Winter Youth Retreat in Sandusky, Ohio. On Jan. 22-24, Grace admissions counselors will carry on the tradition and represent Grace to prospective students at this fun winter …read more.

[weaver_youtube ECpMxeEsbPQ rel=0]   WARSAW — Over 600 people of all ages and all walks of life, came to the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center on the campus of Grace College not only for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, but to hear Charles Person, one of three surviving original Freedom Riders of 1961. It …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Harlem Globetrotters will be making an appearance at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center on the campus of Grace College this Wednesday.

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – A closely fought contest swung Grace’s way late in a 72-67 victory over Mt. Vernon Nazarene on Saturday.

By AMANDA BANKS Director of Public Relations, Grace College & Seminary WINONA LAKE — The Lyceum Series on Faith and the Academy is an annual event at Grace College and Seminary that merges cultural engagement, academics and faith. Sponsored by the history and political science departments of Grace College, the 2016 program will feature Dr. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Kosciusko County Jaguars won a basketball tournament held this past weekend at Grace College.

WINONA LAKE – A tremendous run by the Grace men’s basketball team pushed the Lancers to an 88-69 win Wednesday night over Goshen.

WINONA LAKE – Grace was outscored by 14 in the first period and never recovered en route to a 78-62 defeat to Goshen Wednesday night.

By TRICIA DEISCH Donor Relations Director, Warsaw Christian School WARSAW — Warsaw Christian School recently had the honor of hosting Scientist Dr. Don DeYoung, professor of physics from Grace College. DeYoung shared his expertise of rocks and minerals with the students. The students learned several interesting facts as well as the difference between rocks and …read more.

By AMANDA BANKS Director of Public Relations WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Seminary will host the first “Lancer Day” of the new year on Friday, Jan. 22. The event is designed for prospective high school students and parents to learn more about what Grace College offers and allow participants to experience life at Grace with …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team is on a roll and its’ senior class is a big reason why.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s Brandon Vanderhegghen was named the Crossroads League Player of the Week.

WINONA LAKE – Grace has shuffled start times for a pair of basketball games this weekend.

By JERI PURDY bon évé Events WINONA LAKE — The be Wed Bridal Expo, presented by bon évé Events, is set for 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center, Grace College, Winona Lake. Brides will have the chance to win more than 50 door prizes and two grand prizes and receive a vendor …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Executive Director, Animal Welfare League WARSAW — Lavinia Fontana was born in 1552 in Bologna, Italy, to her mother and father (Prospero Fontana) who was a well-respected painter in the Art School of Bologna. Her father became her teacher, thus her oeuvre (life’s work) was one of the largest in the world …read more.

WINONA LAKE – No. 8 Indiana Wesleyan topped Grace College in women’s basketball action Saturday.

MARION – The Grace College men’s basketball team knocked off No. 1 Indiana Wesleyan 91-80 Saturday afternoon.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball team was unable to solve the marksmanship of No. 19 Huntington on Wednesday, falling 76-63.

HUNTINGTON – Grace’s men’s basketball team picked up a hard-fought 80-70 victory at Huntington on Tuesday.

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Lady Lancers’ offense struggled to click into high gear against Spring Arbor, losing 68-51 on Saturday.

WINONA LAKE – Tre Olive scored a career-high 22 points to lead Grace College to a 73-62 win Saturday over Spring Arbor.

WINONA LAKE – A strong second half by Indiana Tech resulted in an 84-69 men’s basketball win over Grace Wednesday night.

CHICAGO – Offensive issues troubled Grace’s women’s basketball team on Tuesday in a 68-46 defeat to Robert Morris.

CHICAGO – Grace’s women’s basketball team was unable to give No. 1 St. Xavier its first loss of the season on Monday, falling 96-50 on the road.

VALLEJO, CA – The Grace College men’s basketball team topped No. 23 California Maritime Friday night.

ATHERTON, Calif. – Brandon Vanderhegghen scored his 1,000th point during Grace College’s 82-69 win at Menlo on Thursday.

WINONA LAKE — The Center for Lakes & Streams is celebrating another year of making area lakes and streams clean, healthy, safe and beautiful. During 2015, the center conducted groundbreaking research, educated the community about caring for local waterways, and brought the lakes into classrooms across the county. Here are a few of the things …read more.

[weaver_youtube XEvCjEGfx0w rel=0] This video was published on Nov. 5, 2015, and shared with Ink Free News by Joseph Defilippo, who wrote the words to the video. DeFilippo stated the video is a tribute to Person and the heroic Freedom Riders, and has shared the video with Person, who liked the song/video. “Freedom Ride” written …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Kelsie Peterson of the Grace College women’s basketball team is honored by the conference.

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. – Grace’s shooting issues proved fatal again on Saturday in a 56-42 defeat to Cumberland in the Union Tournament.

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. – Grace’s women’s basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak in overtime on Friday, defeating Union 71-70.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace’s men’s basketball team enjoyed an 85-77 win over IU-Southeast at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s men’s and women’s soccer programs received more postseason honors this week.

WINONA LAKE — Since 2008, Grace College has offered Grace Opportunities for Adult Learners to adults who wish to complete their undergraduate degree. G.O.A.L. is available both residentially and online for a B.S. in Management or a B.S. in Quality Management. With current technology, outstanding classroom instruction and a broad range of academic resources, Grace makes completing a bachelor’s degree a reality at a price you can afford.

WARSAW — There are over 23 square miles of water and 100 lakes in Kosciusko County and the Center for Lakes and Streams hopes to take care of all that water with programs run by sponsorships.

MISHAWAKA – No. 5 Bethel College rolled past Grace College 98-76 Saturday in men’s college basketball action.

MISHAWAKA – A cold-shooting performance proved costly for Grace College in a 72-59 women’s basketball loss at Bethel College Saturday.

WINONA LAKE – A three-pointer with just a second left lifted St. Francis to a 79-77 win over Grace Wednesday in men’s hoops.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Grace’s men’s soccer team wrapped up its 2015 campaign with a 1-0 loss to Belhaven at NCCAA Nationals on Wednesday.

WINONA LAKE – St. Francis used a tremendous fourth quarter to pull away from Grace College in an 82-58 women’s basketball win at the MOCC.

By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College WINONA LAKE — The Center for Lakes & Streams Lake in the Classroom program kicked off the 2015-2016 school year this October with a record 29 aquariums. The Lake in the Classroom program supplies aquariums, sponsored by local organizations, to Kosciusko County …read more.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Grace’s men’s soccer team opened up the 2015 NCCAA National Championships with a 2-2 tie against Chowan (N.C.) on Tuesday.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s softball team will have a series of coaching changes, beginning this spring. Jay Johnson, an assistant coach for the Lady Lancers, has accepted a position as an assistant coach at NCAA Div. I Elon University (N.C.), starting Dec. 1. His wife Heather Johnson will finish the 2016 season at Grace, …read more.

ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – The Grace College women’s soccer team lost to Westmont 2-0 in the NAIA National Championships Monday.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Online registration is now open for this year’s annual membership and awards dinner for the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce. This year’s event will be held at the Ronald and Barbara Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College on Jan. 28. Jim Schellinger, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, is the guest …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College & Seminary students welcome the public to join them at Night Market from 2-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at Winona Heritage Room, (formerly Rodeheaver Auditorium) 901 Park Ave, Winona Lake.

WINONA LAKE – Overviews of the NAIA and NCCAA soccer matchups for Grace College.

UPLAND – The Grace College women’s basketball team lost its conference opener at Taylor Tuesday night.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team topped Taylor 70-47 Tuesday night in their conference opener.

WINONA LAKE – As a team fundraiser, Grace’s softball team is hosting a Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 5.

By DREW FLAMM Grace College, Vice President of Advancement INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Senate honored Amanda Banks with the Sagamore of the Wabash for serving as State Senator of District 17 during the 2015 legislative session. Banks was recognized for her willingness to fill her husband’s seat while he was deployed to Afghanistan. During her …read more.

By AMANDA BANKS Director of Public Relations, Grace College & Seminary WINONA LAKE — Grace College & Seminary’s Winona History Center has received a $2,500 grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation for implementing media and technology in its museum space in Westminster Hall. The money is being used to produce a short documentary, which …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The distinguished CoSIDA Academic All-America Team awarded Grace’s women’s soccer team with four honorees and the men’s soccer team a pair of honorees.

By DAN MCGOWAN Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — More than a dozen colleges and universities in Indiana will take part in a pilot survey to gauge the experiences and outcomes of their graduates. The Gallup-Indiana Survey received support from Indianapolis-based USA Funds and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Survey factors include college completion, career placement, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Seminary and Mission Point Community Church sponsored Supermarket Sweep: Give ‘Til You Drop at Owen’s Supermarket, Wednesday, Nov. 18. Throughout the day, Grace students, members of Mission Point and community members bought non-perishable food and baby items for area non-profit organizations including Combined Community Services, Our Father’s House, The Salvation Army and Heartline Pregnancy Center.

MARION – Grace College’s volleyball season came to an end with a straight set loss at Indiana Wesleyan Saturday afternoon.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball team fell to Roosevelt 80-73 in overtime in the final contest of the Bennigan’s Terry Polston Hoops for Hope on Saturday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Katelyn McCullough became the second women’s runner at Grace to participate in the NAIA Cross Country National Championships on Saturday.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s men’s soccer team earned an automatic bid into the NCCAA National Championships on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Roberts Wesleyan.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College survived a raging snow storm and Park (Mo.) to win 2-1 in the first round of the NAIA Women’s Soccer Championship Saturday afternoon at Miller Field.

DUBUQUE, Iowa – Grace’s men’s basketball team dropped its first game of the season on Friday, falling 75-71 at Clarke in overtime.

WINONA LAKE – Backcourt scoring lifted Grace’s women’s basketball team to a 71-61 win over Rochester on Friday.

LINCOLN, Ill. – Stephen Halstead etched his name in Grace’s record book, hitting 10 threes as Grace crushed Lincoln Christian 93-61 Thursday night in men’s basketball.

WARSAW — He is one of three people alive today who participated in the May 1, 1961, Freedom Ride from Washington, D.C., to New Orleans. He was also among those arrested three years earlier at the lunch counter sit-in. Charles Person, Atlanta, Ga., will be coming to Warsaw as the guest speaker for the 28th …read more.

By DREW FLAMM Grace College, Vice President of Advancement INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Senate honored Amanda Banks with the Sagamore of the Wabash for serving as State Senator of District 17 during the 2015 legislative session. Banks was recognized for her willingness to fill her husband’s seat while he was deployed to Afghanistan. During her …read more.

[weaver_youtube DIUeeZQdhfA rel=0] WARSAW — The shelves of Owen’s Market on Center Street, Warsaw, are a little emptier today after Grace College students and members of the local community swept through the store for a good cause. Yesterday, Wednesday, Nov. 18, marked the fifth annual Supermarket Sweep, an event hosted by Grace College to stock local food pantries …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — This past June was the wettest June ever recorded for the county’s lakes. On average, before and during June, water clarity in local lakes was the highest, while later in the summer, the clarity decreased substantially. Our center observed this trend in our research results from our local lake sampling as well. Here are the results from just a few of the lakes in our county:

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s soccer team beat Oakland City in an NCCAA Regional semifinal game Tuesday night.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College women’s soccer team is ready for its historic tourney match on Saturday.

WINONA LAKE — Approximately 200 guests gathered this morning, Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, Grace College, to hear area business leaders give their thoughts on innovation and what it means for the business world. The panel included 1st Source Bank CEO Chris Murphy, DePuy Synthes Worldwide Vice President of Clinical Research Dr. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Following a fourth-place finish in the Crossroads League, Grace had five players receive All-League status.

WINONA LAKE — For the fifth year, Grace College and Mission Point Community Church will partner to host Supermarket Sweep: Give ‘Til You Drop at Owen’s Supermarket, 2211 E. Center St., Warsaw, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. This all-day event was created to allow Grace students and the surrounding community to give to those in need in our area.

WINONA LAKE – For the first time in the history of Grace’s women’s soccer, the Lady Lancers will participate in the NAIA National Championships.

MARION – Indiana Wesleyan netted in the 85th minute to defeat Grace College, 2-1, in the 2015 Crossroads League tournament championship.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College rallied late to overtake Grace Bible College, 72-66, in Saturday’s championship game of the Terry Polston Hoops For Hope men’s basketball tournament at Grace College.

HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Grace College’s cross country team competed at the 2015 NCCAA National Championships on Saturday.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team stayed undefeated with a big home win Friday night.

WHITING – The Grace College women’s basketball team rolled to an 83-44 win Friday night.

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.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College basketball teams will host the Hoops for Hopes tourneys the next two weekends.

FORT WAYNE – Host Indiana Tech defeated Grace College in women’s basketball play Wednesday night.

MOUNT VERNON, OHIO – The Grace College volleyball team lost 3-1 in the conference tourney semifinals Wednesday night.

WINONA LAKE – Daniel Rodriguez brought his powerful life story to Grace College Wednesday, sharing his experience with the US Army as well as with the University of Clemson football program.