INDIANAPOLIS — Business owner and community leader Joanna King, Middlebury, files for her declaration of candidacy for the Indiana State Senate in district 12 with the office of the Secretary of State in Indianapolis, Thursday, Jan. 7. District 12 is comprised of Benton, Concord, Clinton, Elkhart, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Middlebury, Washington and York townships in …read more.

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today announced that 10 local non-profits will receive funding from the City’s federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars. Almost $240,000 will be available to help low- and moderate-income residents with shelter, employment skills and youth development. This year, the following non-profits will receive grants: Boys and Girls Clubs of …read more.

By NATASHA WEISENBECK Seed To Feed Co-Coordinator, Church Community Services Creative cooking, facility tours, movie viewings, a harvest celebration and a food security summit await those who participate in this year’s Share the Bounty Week. Share the Bounty Week, Nov. 16-22, highlights efforts to improve food access in Elkhart County. So far, eight businesses, agencies, …read more.