KOSCIUSKO —  This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Kosciusko County 4-H Royalty Contest. The contest began in 1968, with 4-H junior leaders selecting Gary Boggs and Cathy Bryant Shipley as Kosciusko County’s first 4-H king and queen. The 2018 Kosciusko County 4-H royalty candidates will be announced Thursday evening, June 21. The 2018 4-H …read more.

WARSAW — Local youth will now have the opportunity to learn about the farm, the fork and everything that happens in between. Youth will not only learn about where their food comes from, they will also learn how to prepare it properly through the new Young Chefs program and Farm to Table cook-off. Participants will …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  For the 75th consecutive year, millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will be celebrating National 4-H Week during the first full week of October.  Kosciusko 4-H will leverage National 4-H Week this year by showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people, and will highlight the remarkable 4-H …read more.

  Thanks to Purdue Extension and the Kosciusko County Ag Awareness Committee, two groups of area children will have an opportunity to get up close and personal with the bovines that feed us. On Thursday and Friday, June 8 and 9, up to 30 “youth just completing grades three through five” will spend a day …read more.

By MEGAN BAUER Burket Country Neighbors 4-H Club The Burket Country Neighbors 4-H Club met Monday, Dec. 14, for their holiday party, welcoming four new members to the club. Club members shared special holiday memories while hand painting and creating tree ornaments for residents at Miller’s Merry Manor. The ornaments were delivered and shared with …read more.

WARSAW — A scholarship fund has been established in memory of Kurt Miller, 17, who passed away April 17, after a garden tractor accident. Miller was a country boy through and through. He spent all of his growing up years in rural Kosciusko County, just east of Mentone. He enjoyed Notre Dame and Indianapolis Colts …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County 4-H members put their fashion savvy on display last evening during the 2015 4-H Fashion Revue. Contestants in four categories competed in their age and experience levels to see whose trendy creations would come out on top. Winners in wearable art were: Jules Leininger, level A champion; Allison Heinrich, level B …read more.

Warsaw – The Kosciusko County 4-H program is promoting one facet of the 4-H program – Health – by holding the third annual Kosciusko Run for 4-H 5K at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds near Winona Lake. For the second year, the organization will also be holding a free …read more.

[weaver_youtube dLokbyqW5wU rel=0] When the Waddle family discovered a lost, starving puppy on their doorstep 7 years ago, no one could have guessed that same dog would one day be a champion show dog. However, with the tutuledge of her beloved master and friend Logan Waddle, Georgia, who falls into the Plat Hound catagory, grew to …read more.

The following individuals were named Grand Champions and Best of Show winners in the needlework, fine arts, crafts, canning, agriculture, herbs, flowers, food and sewing divisions during this year’s Kosciusko County 4-H Fair: Needlework: Julie Popenfoose (Best of Show), Lisa Truman, Brandi Grimm, Jacob Schroeder, Shirley Everest, Kim Howell (Best of Show), and Janet Godshalk. …read more.

The Kosciusko County 4-H Fair begins Monday, July 8. Each day, the Kosciusko County 4-H Fair will honor a particular group or sponsor. These days often mean discounted admission or themed activities. Although the official opening day of the 97th-annual fair isn’t until July 8, gates will open on July 7 for Family Day. Families …read more.

The Junior Leaders of Kosciusko County are preparing the 4-H Memorial Garden at the fairgrounds in preparation for the re-dedication ceremony in honor of the 20th Anniversary of the garden. The public is invited the entire community and especially 4-H alumni to attend the Re-dedication Ceremony at noon Sunday, July 7, at the Memorial Garden …read more.

Did you know the Kosciusko County 4-H Program offers over 100 different projects and programs for youth to be involved in? The 4-H program offers something for everyone including things like Legos, pets, cooking, cake decorating, arts and crafts, blacksmithing, mountain biking, scrapbooking, teen leadership and more. There are also 26 different clubs that youth …read more.

The Kosciusko County 4-H Program will be hosting a 4-H 101 Night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Kosciusko County Extension Office in Warsaw. This event is free and open to the public. All youth grades K-12 and their parents or guardians are encouraged to attend. The 4-H 101 Night is a time …read more.