In the mid-1990s, Swanson was the first recipient of a Habitat for Humanity home in Warsaw. While receiving a home through Habitat is by no means a handout, as hundreds of hours of sweat equity along with regular mortgage payments come along with the program, Swanson understands the opportunity she was given nearly a quarter-century ago and is determined to continue paying it forward.

  Indiana Business Opportunity Partners, a local not-for-profit group that has several events throughout the year to support local charities, recently held a quarter auction for A.C.T.S. (Allowing Christ To Shine). IBOP raised at total of $2,000 for A.C.T.S., allowing the group to distribute more turkeys to families in need this holiday season. Auction tickets …read more.

“Often, direct sales are an amazing way for women to make money and still remain housewives,” said Angela Miller. “But it takes training and networking to make it all work.” After moving to Warsaw from Iowa in 2011, Miller began a direct sales business conducting home parties to sell the products she offered. It was …read more.

A Spring Bling Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at the Baker Youth Club, 765 W. Market St., Warsaw. The event is sponsored by Indiana Business Opportunities Partners and is free to attend. All proceeds benefit the BYC. Doors will re-open at 2:30 p.m. to view items up …read more.