WARSAW — Meals are continuing to be delivered to seniors through the mobile meals program at Kosciusko Community Senior Services, with some minor changes implemented due to coronavirus concerns.   Approximately 100 physician-approved meals are delivered each day, Monday through Friday, throughout the county by KCSS. “We have implemented what we call Stop and Drop,” …read more.

WINONA LAKE — There are multiple ways people meet their significant other — online dating platforms, through friends, at work, church, a party, bar or sporting event, just to name a few. Roger and Carol Smith’s love story began a bit differently. The Winona Lake couple met when they were each being paired with a …read more.

WARSAW — Probably the most significant marker of Sally Nelson’s personality is the Harley-Davidson decal she put on her four-wheel electric scooter. “Everybody who knows me knows about Sally’s Harley,” chuckled the amiable 72-year-old Warsaw resident. Many of those who know her are regulars at the Kosciusko County’s senior activity center on the north side …read more.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko Community Senior Services Executive Director David Neff was presented with a check for $2,424 on Tuesday, Jan. 28, by representatives of Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.   The funds were raised for KCSS through a “Walkway of Trees” auction held in December. It was the first year for the event, which featured …read more.

SYRACUSE — James E. Caskey, president of the Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, announced $85,500 in grants have been awarded to various organizations within the Syracuse community.

WARSAW —  The Walkway of Trees auction will be held from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 11 at Miller’s Merry Manor, located at 1630 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw. This is the first year for the event, which will feature a selection of decorated Christmas trees donated by local businesses. The trees will be delivered to the …read more.

WARSAW — The monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Council was a chance for the various non-profit beneficiaries in the county to pitch their programs prior to receiving county dollars to help their causes. Prior to a lengthy discussion and ultimate inaction involving the high-profile county wheel tax, the council heard from the county’s historical …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Affordable senior transportation is crucial for maintaining independence and health. Without a reliable way to get to medical appointments or to the store to buy food and household necessities, seniors cannot realistically remain in their homes as they age. Enter Kosciusko Community Senior Services. With three major programs, including Mobile Meals, Handicapped Van …read more.

Avon Bushong is pictured in a more recent photo on the left and a photo from his time in the service on the right. SYRACUSE — During the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, the largest amphibious military operation in history was taking place on the beaches of Normandy, a region of northern France. Often …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Each year the Kosciusko Board of Realtors and its affiliate members take the opportunity at their annual Christmas party to embrace and support a local Kosciusko County charity. At this year’s annual party, held at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club on Dec. 7, monies were raised from both a silent and live auction …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — To continue its 20th-year celebration, K21 Health Foundation presented a gift of $20,000 to Kosciusko Community Senior Services. Since 1957, KCSS has worked to meet the needs of the senior citizens throughout Kosciusko County with such programs as Mobile Meals, handicap accessible van transportation and the Senior Activity Center. K21 was pleased to …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council heard from nine non-profit organizations Thursday night, July 12, as a representative from each of the agencies came before the seven-person panel to discuss operations prior to receiving their allotment of funds for 2019. The county is issuing just north of $1 million to the non-profits in 2019. The …read more.

WARSAW — The K21 Health Services Pavilion is home to a variety of non-profit organizations which provide health services for local residents. Unfortunately, many people in the community don’t realize these programs exist. Warsaw resident Mildred Behnke is hoping to bring awareness about how these organizations can assist in meeting the needs of local residents …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services and Liberty Sewing Circle offered their thanks to a dozen veterans through a Threads of Valor quilt presentation ceremony Wednesday, May 16. Liberty Sewing Circle consists of women in the community who make lap quilts, particularly quilts for war veterans. They began making Threads of Valor quilts in late …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — March 8 started out as an ordinary Thursday for Cindy Hunter and a Warsaw resident named Jim. On Thursdays, Hunter drives a Mobile Meal delivery route as a volunteer for Kosciusko Community Senior Services.  “I was driving the west 2 route and came to Jim’s place,” Hunter said. “He didn’t answer the door …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Pfledierer Charitable Trust. The trust was established by Esther Pfleiderer to assist charitable organizations in Kosciusko County in improving the quality of life in the county. Pfleiderer was born and raised in Warsaw and taught math for 39 years in the …read more.

[weaver_youtube xhGE4LxhHe0 rel=0]   WARSAW — Months of preparation came to a culmination Wednesday, Nov. 29, with a Cruising Memory Lane luncheon and show in the gymnasium at the Kosciusko Community Senior Services, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. The luncheon featured 12 seniors who were paired with volunteers presenting a “vinyl” fashion show. Each participant dressed …read more.

WARSAW — A joint fundraiser for Housing Opportunities of Warsaw and Kosciusko Community Senior Services will be held at noon Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Senior Activity Center, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw. ‘Cruising Memory Lane’ is a luncheon event where seniors, who have been paired with volunteers, will present a vinyl fashion show by …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services and the Liberty Sewing Circle teamed up once again to offer thanks to local veterans. The Threads of Valor quilt presentation was held Wednesday, Nov.15, at the Kosciusko County Senior Center in Warsaw. Liberty Sewing Circle consists of a group of ladies from the community who create quilts, lap …read more.

WARSAW — An overflowing kitchen sink led to an outpouring of kindness for a Warsaw man. Pernell Bailey, 69, was in danger of being evicted from his apartment. Bailey, a resident at Retired Tigers Apartments, had let the sink in his kitchen overflow several times, resulting in water seeping into the apartment below him. David …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s need for workers received national attention in a recent Washington Post article. But what many may not realize is volunteer organizations are also in need of help, particularly drivers. Programs such as Kosciusko Community Senior Services Meals on Wheels not only provide a nutritious hot meal to around 100 seniors per …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services Executive Director David Neff and Mobile Meals Manager Jamie Krygowski shared information about their services at Altrusa International of Warsaw’s April program meeting. In addition to Mobile Meals, the organization provides handicapped accessible van transportation door-to-door throughout Kosciusko County.  Their Senior Activity Center provides professional, educational and informational activities …read more.

WARSAW — Ysabel Lozano has lived in Warsaw less than a year, but she is already making a big impact on the community. Lozano is a volunteer at Kosciusko Community Senior Services. She said that because she has worked with seniors in the past, she wanted to see how she could be of help at …read more.

  WARSAW — Local seniors who have not yet taken advantage of the services offered by Kosciusko Community Senior Services may have another incentive to check it out. According to the National Council on Aging, senior center participants have higher levels of health, social interaction and life satisfaction than their peers. Kosciusko Community Senior Services …read more.

WARSAW — It was after 9:30 p.m. Monday evening, Nov. 21, before Warsaw Common Council members reached the third and fourth items on its agenda. The final two agenda items finalized the funding for not-for-profit organizations and transferred funds. A 2 1/2 hour discussion had been held on the issuance of bonds for a third fire station.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — One of the most important programs offered by Kosciusko Community Senior Services is its transportation program. With a population of over 13,000 seniors living in Kosciusko County, KCSS averages nearly 12,000 rides per year, transporting clients to doctor visits, the pharmacy, grocery shopping, and to the Senior Activity Center just to name …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community Senior Services board of directors and staff will be hosting a special fundraising event at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 28.  The event will be held at the senior center located at 800 N. Park Avenue.  Community and business leaders from throughout Kosciusko County will be in attendance. David Neff, executive …read more.

WARSAW — Proposed 2017 budgets from 10 not-for-profits were heard by Warsaw Common Council members Monday evening, Aug. 1. The meeting, due to the budget requests, began one hour earlier than normal.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Council met Thursday, July 14, to discuss money transfers and to hear nonprofit organizations budget presentations. A representative from each nonprofit organization that is funded, or partially funded, by the county gave a presentation as to why their organization needs a budget increase. Kosciusko County Historical Society asked for a …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice partners with Kosciusko Community Senior Services to provide monthly blood pressure monitoring and health education. On March 17, seniors attended the health education monitoring program. This program provides an opportunity for seniors with limited transportation and financial resources to learn to care for themselves.

WARSAW — Getting a 10-minute late start, due to a lack of quorum, Warsaw Common Council took its first look at the 2016 budget proposals for not-for-profits and four city departments. Not-for-profit requests totaling $206,000 were received from Kosciusko Community Senior Services, Animal Welfare League, City County Athletic Complex, Kosciusko Area Bus Service, Warsaw Community …read more.

Article and Photos by Terry Shepherd Saturday, May 30, 5-8 p.m., Kosciusko Community Senior Services had a fundraiser at the Penguin Point restaurant on SR 15 in Warsaw. With the sales that were received, Penguin Point donated 10 percent to KCSS. I met with David Neff who is executive director. He stated that the donations …read more.

Cap’n Bob, the Singin’ Skipper from the North Webster Dixie Boat Tour will sing and entertain live at Kosciusko Community Senior Services, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw on Tuesday, April 7. Dinner provided by Miller’s Merry Manor will be served at 5 p.m. with Cap’n Bob performing at 6 p.m. Handicapped van transportation will be …read more.

Kosciusko Community Senior Services offers a variety of services to seniors in the area. For those 60 years and older, there is handicapped van transportation, mobile meals, frozen meals for emergencies or weekends, homemaker services, as well as numerous activities. KCSS provides seniors with hot, home delivered meals, known as “Meals on Wheels.” The meals …read more.