WARSAW — Combined Community Services Director of Client Assistance Peggi Lisenbee Wright is retiring after 18 years of service with the nonprofit organization. Wright’s last day will be Aug. 16. An open house was held in her honor Wednesday, Aug. 9. “I’ve had the best job in the world,” Wright stated. Wright cited wanting to focus …read more.

WARSAW — For many young women, prom marks a special turning point in a high school career. It’s a time to pause on school work, sports and community involvement to enjoy one night of being a princess. But for some young women, that night can feel like a far-away version of Cinderella’s tale. High school …read more.

Tools for school, an event that offers families the ultimate opportunity to prepare for back-to-school, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. The event will begin by offering students in line with breakfast from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Breakfast will be served by Warsaw …read more.

For the past 20 years, the Pitt family of Winona Lake has made it possible for thousands of children to receive toys for Christmas. This year will be no exception. What has become an annual toy consignment sale and giveaway is happening again this week. It’s an opportunity for people to make money and for …read more.

In 2012, Combined Community Services in Warsaw made it possible for 500 families to have a memorable Christmas. This year, CCS – along with the many generous businesses, schools, churches and individuals who join them – expect to have just as many families in need of some holiday spirit. Adopt-a-Family has been a part of …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will hold its sixth annual community-wide Food Drive at the end of September. The food drive will benefit Combined Community Services. Peggi Lisenbee Wright, Combined Community Service’s director of emergency assistance stated, “Hunger and lack of access to nutritional food is growing at an alarming rate across our country. CCS’ emergency assistance …read more.