KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition has a new director. Heidi Blake has been named the new director effective April 2 to replace Dan Gray, who has announced his retirement from the organization. Gray began his tenure in the position in 2011. Blake joined the coalition Jan. 15, 2015, as the program coordinator. She …read more.

By Dan Gray Father’s day is a day to celebrate dads for who they are and all of the wonderful things they do. It is also a great time for dads to remember the important role they play in influencing the choices their kids make regarding tobacco use. Unfortunately, tobacco use among men remains a serious …read more.

Dear Editor: I applaud CVS for ending tobacco sales at its 7,700 retail pharmacies nearly a month ahead of its target date of Oct. 1. There are nearly 300 CVS stores in Indiana with three in Kosciusko County. That is 300 fewer tobacco retailers in Indiana and three less in Kosciusko County!   CVS has …read more.

By DAN GRAY Director Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition April 7-13 is National Public Health Week and the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition is reminding everyone of the need to be more conscious of a healthy lifestyle that will give ourselves the quality of life we want to live during the span of life on …read more.