There are two things I will never understand:

Kevin Kyle’s Facebook idea of having a patriotic rally blossomed Friday night into a large event at the courthouse square in downtown Warsaw.

Do you want to make sure masks are not mandated in Kosciusko County? Start wearing one. It’s as simple as that. Get on it now before the government has to mandate the use of masks in public. The tide is turning in support for mandates as the country sees a rising number of new cases …read more.

Thursday’s protest at the Courthouse – the fourth organized in the area in three weeks – bought with it more signs, more testimonials and an added dimension – a pronounced call to vote.

Leo Morris Guest Columnist FORT WAYNE – It has been a spring packed with surreal moments, but one, in particular, stands out for me. About a week after protests started in downtown Fort Wayne, the marchers were joined by the police chief, City Council members and the mayor, who linked arms with protesters and declared …read more.

Needless to say, the most frustrating part about online journalism is the trolls and their nasty comments on Facebook. They can be evil at the worst moments in one’s life and are often off-point and beyond logic. But some of the strangest comments I’ve seen lately are the ones appearing on our coronavirus stories in …read more.

President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered that flags on federal buildings will be lowered to half-staff over the coming days to honor coronavirus victims and members of the military.

So does today feel any different? I imagine many Hoosiers are waking up today feeling like there is now a glimmer of hope with the restoration of some kind of normalcy on the horizon as our city, our country and our world continue to try to climb out of this life-altering pandemic. Gov. Eric Holcomb’s …read more.

What a week! Nationally – and locally – we saw a few things in recent days in politics that many would probably just as soon forget. As the nation’s eyes watched the Iowa Caucuses debacle, a reality show version of a State of the Union and an impeachment vote that acquitted President Donald Trump (followed …read more.

Indiana’s Third District U.S. Rep. Jim Banks is getting more and more face time on Fox News these days. He appeared on the network earlier in the week and then returned Friday night on the Lou Dobbs show to discuss the airstrike in Iraq that killed a leading military general in Iran, Qassam Soleimani. Banks, …read more.

It looks as if State Rep. Curt Nisly may well have some competition next year if he chooses to seek re-election to his District 22 seat. The first to step forward is Democrat Paul Heimbach, who has already begun campaigning and spoke last weekend at the Democratic party fundraiser on the S.S. Lillypad on Lake …read more.

I’ve always enjoyed attending the Hoosier State Press Association workshops in Indianapolis because they invigorate my desire to be a productive, smart reporter (trust me, I’m still learning). But the event I attended on Wednesday, June 19, in Indianapolis with Mail-Journal Reporter Deb Patterson was outstanding. In addition to separate discussions on the incorporation of …read more.

LEESBURG — Kip Tom, chairman of Tom Farms, is to be accorded the rank of ambassador during his tenure of service as U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture at the Department of State. The announcement was made Wednesday by President Donald J. Trump. The United States Ambassador to the United …read more.

One year ago, 23,909 Kosciusko County residents voted for Donald Trump during the election. With a 60 percent voter turnout, approximately 75 percent of Kosciusko County voters chose Donald Trump to be the president of the United States. One year later, Ink Free News wants to know your thoughts on the president’s time in office. …read more.

LEESBURG — Could Indiana have a second Hoosier be included in President-Elect Donald Trump’s inner circle? Even more so, could it be someone from Leesburg? Politico, an online political magazine, as well as Hoosier Ag Today, Indiana’s Farm Network, both posted today, Wednesday, Nov. 9, that chief executive officer of Tom Farms LLC, Kip Tom …read more.

GREENVILLE, MISS. — A black church in Mississippi was burned and vandalized with pro-Donald Trumpgraffiti late Tuesday.

LEESBURG — Kip Tom, Leesburg, chief executive officer of Tom Farms LLC, has been appointed to Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump’s new Agricultural Advisory Committee. “I had been given a hint a few weeks back, that I would get a call,” said Tom. “The biggest thing, there are 64 people — governors, ag secretaries, …read more.

With the November election approaching in three months we here at IFN are wondering which presidential candidate best represents our viewing area. Please take a second and cast your vote today. Votes will be tallied and the results will be posted Friday, August 5. All voting is completely anonymous.

INDIANAPOLIS — Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders will host events at two central Indiana universities Wednesday, April 27.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In light of increasing controversy surrounding Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Ink Free News reached out to several local Republicans to find out how they feel about his campaign. Two responded and one agreed to discuss his opinions. Attempts to contact other local Republicans were unsuccessful. Ink Free News first asked, “Do you …read more.

In the last few months, think about how many times you have said you weren’t quite ready to: Send out a resume Start a business you have been dreaming of Get out of job that saps the life out of you and get one that energizes you Start getting physically fit Begin to get your …read more.