WINONA LAKE — Admittedly the road has been bumpy, but the purpose has remained steadfast — to help and give hope to women struggling with addictions. And it’s only a matter of time before All Things New, based in Kosciusko County, will open its doors to help women.

(This article was originally published on Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the Kosciusko edition of The Paper.) WARSAW — Melody Barker, Warsaw, has been through more in a little more than a year than most people can handle in a lifetime. Roller coasters are part of life, but Barker’s stamina was tested the past couple of …read more.

Photo by Melody Barker More killings of mute swans on local waters has prompted a Warsaw woman to take action. Melody Barker has had enough of what she sees as inhumane killings of the regal waterfowl and has reached out to a national organization recognized as leader in swan research, swan veterinary medical care, research …read more.