INDIANAPOLIS — After a month-long vote starting in August and ending in September, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Commissioner Kent Abernathy announced Indiana residents have chosen a covered bridge design to replace the outgoing Bicentennial license plate. “The first day of fall is a great time to announce the covered bridge license plate is our winner,” said …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.

WARSAW — The YMCA, a longtime leader in youth development, in partnership with schools and families, is working to improve the educational readiness, engagement and outcomes for our county’s children. Statistics show that a large number of children from low-income environments reach kindergarten unprepared and that they continue to fall behind in school without the …read more.

INDIANA — Indiana Conservation Officers are offering safety tips to keep Hoosier deer hunters safe during the 2016 season which began this morning in urban zones. Oct. 1 is the official beginning of archery deer season. Over 300,000 people will participate in deer hunting activities in the state beginning today extending through Jan. 3, 2017. …read more.

FREMONT — Retired Indiana State Police Master Trooper Ronald G. Kane was honored Monday, Sept. 12, with a Proclamation issued to him by State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter for his many years of disseminating information to his community and beyond for the last 20 years. Fort Wayne District Commander Lieutenant Tony Casto presented Kane with the proclamation …read more.

WARSAW — Join We Inspire Support Empower (WISE), Inc. for our 2016 Women’s Expo! Event details: Women’s Expo Date: Thursday, Sept. 29 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Vitale Events (Formerly known as Champagne Jam), 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw. The Women’s Expo will showcase area businesses and organizations that are either owned and operated by women or are geared toward …read more.

WARSAW — Ever wonder about the trolley line that ran on Center Street in Warsaw or dancing to the Glen Miller Orchestra at the Waco Pavilion on Lake Wawasee? Maybe you’ve heard rumors of lions surfing on Winona Lake, of a ghost sighting at Winona Lake’s house known as Merbrink, or the ghost of the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Public Arts Commission is sponsoring a photo contest as part of the Walk-n-Wander exhibit of Seward Johnson sculptures. Photos are being accepted until Sept. 28.  Judging will take place Sept. 30 with the winners being announced at the Nov. 4 First Friday event.  Photographs will be on display at the Latte Lounge during …read more.

WARSAW — “One of the biggest challenges facing many good people in America today is a feeling of hopelessness and despair; of being misunderstood, alienated, isolated or even irrelevant, a feeling of being stuck in a situation far beyond their control. While many dream of a better life filled with hope, direction, and success for themselves and …read more.

By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — If you were to pick one time of the year to improve your bluegrass lawn, most people would guess April or May. In truth, the best time to give your lawn a little extra TLC is the fall. Start by fertilizing with a good …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Wednesday Evening Bridge Group has been meeting for over twenty years. For the last six months, Grace Village has graciously hosted these evenings of fun and comradery. The Group has continued to grow, and at the July 22 meeting 32 bridge players were in attendance. The group has four current residents of …read more.

ELKHART — Summer might be coming to an end, but things are still heating up in downtown Elkhart with the Pillars of Elkhart as they “Party with a Purpose”. The Pillars have partnered with the Cockopalooza committee for the 13th Annual Cockopalooza cancer-fighting events happening over the next several weeks. The group, consisting of all volunteer members, …read more.

GOSHEN — For 11 years, Middlebury and surrounding community members have gathered together to raise money for cancer care services during Middlebury Walks for a Cure. On October 2, 2016, the 12th annual Middlebury Walks for a Cure 5K Walk/Run will start and finish at the Das Dutchman Essenhaus Inn and Conference Center in Middlebury, Indiana. …read more.

GOSHEN — Cardiovascular patients receive a higher standard of care at IU Health Goshen Hospital than any other hospital in northern Indiana, according to the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) ACTION Registry. The NCDR recognized IU Health Goshen Hospital with its Get With The Guidelines Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2016. IU Health …read more.

WARSAW — Scott Workman will be presenting “A Classical Guitar Recital” at Warsaw Community Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Scott is a graduate student at IU South Bend, and will be completing his Master’s degree in Classical Guitar performance.

By JAN ROBINSON Elkhart County 4-H Fair Green Committee The Elkhart County 4-H Fair Green Committee is announcing a Community Service Project for the 4-H Fairgrounds. The Green Committee would like to get a 6-foot bench made from 100 percent recycled material to be used in the Heritage Park area on the fairgrounds during the …read more.