SYRACUSE — Two local Democrats were honored Saturday evening, Oct. 3, at the annual Kosciusko County Democratic Party Jefferson/Jackson Banquet. Bill Morton, Syracuse, was presented the Democrat of the Year Award and John Bonitati received the Hall of Fame Award. Lee Ann Brown, party vice chairman, stated both recipients are active in their community and …read more.

By JOHN BONITATI Kosciusko County Special Olympic athletes competed in the Area 5 Spring Games held at Wabash High School on Saturday, May 16. Becky Walls, director for Special Olympics Indiana Kosciusko County stated that although it was a cool and wet day for the event, athletes worked hard at the meet with some preparing for the …read more.

The Kosciusko County Democratic Jefferson Jackson Hall of Fame Dinner was held on Saturday evening, at the Wagon Wheel 2517 Restaurant in Warsaw. Kosciusko County Democratic Party Chairman John Bonitati was pleased with the off-election year turnout. He opened the meeting stating that the recent federal government shut down hurt many Americans and the economy …read more.

On Monday, Sept. 16, Special Olympics Indiana Area 5 which includes eight counties held its annual kick-off meeting in Logansport, Ind., to review upcoming programs and events for the coming year and choose the area athlete, coach, volunteer and family of the year. This year’s Area 5 winners included athlete Kirk Conrad and coach John …read more.

Michael Searfoss has been named the new clerk-treasurer for Leesburg. Kosciusko County Democrat Party Chairman John Bonitati informed StaceyPageOnline.com this morning of the decision. Searfoss has lived in Leesburg for 20 years and has worked at Dana Corporation for 31 years. He also served as the UAW Local 1405 trustee for 6 years and as …read more.

Kosciusko County Democrats this morning gathered to name a new party chairman in the wake of last month’s sudden resignation of Terry Bartley. Having received no letters of intent from potential candidates, a motion was made from the floor by media and communications director Art Brown to nominate John Bonitati. Bonitati has served as the …read more.

The Kosciusko County Young Democrats, in cooperation with the St. Regis Club, are hosting Democratic candidates for two upcoming town hall forums. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, Brendan Mullen, the democratic Second District congressional candidate, and Indiana House Candidate John Bonitati, will be at the St. Regis Club for a public town hall forum. The second town hall …read more.