KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Month after month, the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission, depending on the agenda, can consider rezoning petitions, preliminary or final plats or also possibly road or lot vacations. During the planning commission’s most recent meeting Aug. 2, one petition stood out somewhat due to its historical significance. Gary and Cristy Young petitioned …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Boomerang Backpacks program has stayed plenty productive since Kellie Newcomer took over as the new program coordinator in the early summer months. Wawasee High School students take part in the program each week by helping fill bags with food and get them ready to send home with low-income elementary students.