KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is honored to announce the creation of the Robert Westerhof Family Fund. The fund was established in memory of Robert “Bob” Westerhof by his family to support educational projects. Westerhof served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam where he also served as a missionary and …read more.

WARSAW — Twenty Indiana Master Naturalists met on Thursday, Feb. 15, in the Kosciusko Community Foundation’s meeting room in Warsaw.  The event marked the first alumni meeting of the Kosciusko chapter. “Only beginning its third year in the county, the Kosciusko classes have graduated over 70 percent of its participants, bringing 28 certified Master Naturalists into …read more.

WARSAW — Approximately 200 members of the community gathered early Tuesday morning, March 6, to have a hearty breakfast and hear reports from two experts in conservation at the Fourth Annual Barn and Business Breakfast, held at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center in Winona Lake. The event was coordinated by the Kosciusko Community Foundation and …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held the Dec. 3 meeting at the Kosciusko Community Foundation. The session focused on the orthopedic and healthcare industry in Kosciusko County.  Jackie Gustafson, Depuy; Brad Bishop, Orthoworx; Jeffrey Rockett, Parkview; Karen Kauffman, Warsaw Home Helpers; and Jason Zaugg, KCH, discussed career path and employment opportunities at their organizations and in the community. …read more.

WARSAW — Brightpoint has been awarded a grant in the amount of $6,000 by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. These funds will be used for the Covering Kids and Families of Northeast Indiana (CKF-NEIN) program. The grant will be used to assist families and individuals with enrolling in health insurance programs. Brightpoint’s CKF program employs licensed …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council decided on a King’s Landing in Heritage Park, last night, May 10. Laura Baker, clerk/treasurer, gave the council options of new playground equipment to purchase for Heritage Park: Ruby Rocket for $19,306, Double Bubble for $25,714 or King’s Landing for $22,788 (all prices include shipping). The council …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER, — The North Webster Community Public Library is participating in the statewide Bison-tennial Public Art Project by sponsoring a bison statue as part of the Indiana Bicentennial Celebration. This local project is a collaboration of the North Webster Library, Friends of the Library and the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The 5 foot by …read more.

By SUZIE LIGHT Kosciusko County Community Foundation KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Riley Radio Days, a fundraising event hosted by a local radio station last week, raised over $70,000 — a record for the event, which is in its fifth year. Dollars raised go to the KC Riley Kids Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County …read more.

[weaver_youtube sbX_vmIyNdA rel=0]   WINONA LAKE — Jim Schellinger, president of Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and Ted McKinney, director of Indiana State Department of Agriculture and director of agribusiness development for the IEDC, were guest speakers at the second Barns and Business Breakfast, hosted by Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Kosciusko County Farm Bureau. “Indiana …read more.

WARSAW — Business and community leaders are invited to join the Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Kosciusko County Farm Bureau for a hot breakfast and networking opportunities. The keynote speaker will be Victor Smith, Indiana’s secretary of commerce. Breakfast begins at 6:39 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, followed by the program from 7-8:30 a.m. at Grace College’s Manahan …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Whether you are a current high school senior, already in college or an adult planning to continue your education, you may be eligible for a Community Foundation scholarship. Last year, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation awarded over $457,000 in scholarships to nearly 200 area students attending a college, university or trade school. …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —— The niece of Jackie Shilling Tucker recently established a scholarship fund in Jackie’s memory at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Teresa Craig established the Jackie Rae Shilling Tucker Memorial Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships for graduates of Warsaw Community High School who participate in the …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko Community Foundation Inc. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Smithstrong Foundation Fund was recently established at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation in memory of Charlie and Scott Smith. Michelle Smith LeDrew and Ryan Smith established the fund in memory of their father, Charlie, and their brother, Scott. The fund will annually support Tippecanoe …read more.

By AMANDA BANKS Director of Public Relations, Grace College & Seminary WINONA LAKE — Grace College & Seminary’s Winona History Center has received a $2,500 grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation for implementing media and technology in its museum space in Westminster Hall. The money is being used to produce a short documentary, which …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently published a video of its 2014-15 Year in Review Highlights in celebration of all that foundation donors were able to accomplish through their giving.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Community Foundation wishes to remind area nonprofit organizations that the next deadline to apply for grants from the Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up Fund is Dec. 1. All community foundation grant applications are now online.

[weaver_youtube MWi6u69fJDY rel=0]     WARSAW — Utilizing a baseball theme, for the annual Kosciusko Community Foundation Celebration Luncheon, a home run was hit by the local foundation and announced. The luncheon was held Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Champagne Jam, Warsaw. The home run was the foundation reaching its “Bring It Home” campaign of raising …read more.

WARSAW — An opportunity for supporters of the newest Serenity House in Warsaw was provided Thursday morning, Oct. 22, at an open house event. Serenity House Unit No. 7, is located at 321 S. High St., Warsaw. Unit No. 7, which opened on Sept. 1, is home for 16 men who want to recover from …read more.

The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $2,000 to Baker Youth Club. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises over $20,000 to donate to youth oriented activities. Join the club as a guest on any Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for the breakfast meeting in the Shrine Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. …read more.

The annual Wawasee Property Owners Association and Syracuse Lake Association Family Breakfast is an opportunity for neighbors to meet neighbors, renew friendships, make new friends and learn about various non-profit organizations in the area. This year’s event was held Saturday morning at Oakwood Resort, Syracuse. Non-profit agencies such as the WPOA, Syracuse-Wawasee Trails, Syracuse-Wawasee Garden …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation offices are under renovations until mid to late April. The addition of two new staff members, Tami Murphy and Melissa Kreis, have prompted the renovation of some of the open are in the facility into offices. Until renovations are complete, meeting room space is a bit limited. The foundation also …read more.

Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann addresses the crowd at the Ag/Business Breakfast. On the morning of Tuesday, March 3, Kosciusko County farmers and business people, along with some students and other members of the community, gathered at Rodeheaver Auditorium in Winona Lake for the inaugural Ag/Business Breakfast. The event, well-attended despite the cold and icy roads, …read more.

On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Hoosier Lakes Radio Club had it’s yearly banquet, held at the Kosciusko Community Foundation Building. Club president Gary McDaniel presented Ham of the Year award to John Hart of Mentone for his public service, emergency preparedness and his dedication to amateur radio. McDaniel also presented Sarah Wood of Warsaw with …read more.

By BRAD BISHOP Executive Director, OrthoWorx OrthoWorx, Warsaw, recently marked its fifth anniversary with a showcase for volunteers and funders of its achievements. OrthoWorx and the Orthopedics Capital Foundation were created in September 2009 with an initial grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The purpose of the grant was …read more.

Robert C. Condon, 73, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, at his home in Williamsburg, Va. He was born Feb. 11, 1941, in Morris, Ill., to Edith C. and Frank E. Condon. Condon was actively involved in Boy Scouts, attaining the premier rank of Eagle Scout and becoming a member of the Order of the Arrow. …read more.