After almost 27 years of service, Suzie Light has officially retired as CEO of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. 

Alan Tio, CEO of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, provided an update on the organization to the Syracuse Town Council during its monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 21.

The newest piece of public art was been quietly erected in downtown Warsaw last week.

The retirement party for former Kosciusko County Community Foundation CEO Suzie Light has been rescheduled to Aug. 18 at the Winona Heritage Room.

LEESBURG —  Town Council members continued discussion about the K21 Health Foundation pledge at their monthly meeting held Monday, March 9. Nine towns in the county, including Leesburg, have the opportunity to receive up to $200,000 for projects that focus on health and wellness opportunities in their community.  Rich Haddad, K21 Health Foundation president and …read more.

LEESBURG — The annual meeting for Purdue Extension Kosciusko County was highlighted by the recognition of six individuals as Extension All-Stars and one Extension Super-Star. The meeting was held Monday night, March 2, at Maple Leaf Farms Inc., Leesburg. Steve Koontz, Karen Templin, Bruce Ferguson, Ariel Strange, Martha Klinger and Carol Edmonds, were honored as …read more.

WARSAW —  A request by Jail Chemical Addiction Program Coordinator Courtney Jenkins was approved at the  Kosciusko County Council meeting Thursday, Feb. 13. Last month, when Jenkins requested permission to spend $114,861 received in grant funding from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, the request was tabled for further review due to questions about a line …read more.

From left, County Auditor Michelle Puckett and Commissioner Vice-President Bob Conley. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW — Suzie Light, chief executive officer of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation; and Stephanie Overbey, associate director at the Foundation, attended the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4, to provide an update related to the Giving Indiana Funds …read more.

WARSAW — Suzie Light, long-time chief executive officer of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, has announced she will step down from her position effective March 1, in anticipation of her full retirement effective June 30. Light notified the board of her future plans to retire in May 2019. Executing the succession plan, the board named …read more.

WARSAW —  Efforts to raise $1 million by area Boy Scouts were discussed last week when Lincolnway District Boy Scouts of America held its Scouting Heritage Breakfast at the Crazy Egg Café in Warsaw.   According to a press release provided by retired Kosciusko District Executive Jim Molebash, local scouts are trying to raise the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Several representatives of Kosciusko County Community Foundation and two consultants of Parkview Foundation came to the North Webster Community Center Tuesday, July 23, to listen to long-time residents, business owners and local administrators. They came away with an amicable earful of suggestions for the improvement of the town and its surrounding community. In …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In May 2018, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that in celebration of its 50th anniversary, 10 youth-serving nonprofit organizations were selected to participate in “Endowment Challenge 50.” The Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts has successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising $10,000 for their endowment …read more.

WARSAW — The city’s emerging public arts collection took a huge step forward Friday after financing for a large sculpture for the future Buffalo Street Plaza was announced. Representatives of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation on Friday said the cost of the plaza sculpture will be covered with a $150,000 grant from the Castaldi Family …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In May 2018, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, 10 youth-serving nonprofit organizations were selected to participate in “Endowment Challenge 50,” or EC50. Kosciusko County 4-H Council is the seventh organization to have successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College President Bill Katip announced that almost 400 community members were in attendance at the fifth annual Barn and Business Breakfast held this morning, March 5. Over the last five years, the event has doubled in size. Bob Bishop, president of the Kosciusko County Farm Bureau, talked about some of the hardships the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In May, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, 10 youth-serving nonprofit organizations were selected to participate in the “Endowment Challenge 50,” or EC50. Joe’s Kids is the sixth organization to have successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising $10,000 for …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Community Foundation CEO Suzie Light was honored with Indiana’s highest distinction, the Sagamore of the Wabash, during the KCCF annual celebration held today, Nov. 14. The award was presented by Indiana Senator Ryan Mishler on behalf of Governor Eric Holcomb. This year marked Light’s 25th anniversary with the foundation and the 50th …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Seminary recognized six distinguished alumni and friends at its annual Homecoming Chapel on Oct. 5. Dr. Kelly Manahan Geisler, Suzie Light, Janet Minnix, Patrick Lee, and Dan and Renee Keiser were honored for their accomplishments and contributions to the college and to their communities. Each of the men and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In May, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, 10 youth serving nonprofit organizations were selected to participate in “Endowment Challenge 50” (EC50.) Wagon Wheel Theatre is the first organization to have successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising $10,000 for …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s Board of Directors is pleased to recognize Suzie Light on her 25th anniversary of employment with the Community Foundation. Light joined the Community Foundation on Aug. 7, 1993 as the assistant director and was promoted to executive director in 1995. She now serves as the Foundation’s chief executive officer. …read more.

SYRACUSE — This will likely be a Christmas Isaiah Metcalf and his family won’t soon forget. Metcalf, a senior student at Wawasee High School, thought he was simply attending a Warrior Leadership Committee meeting Thursday morning, Dec. 14, in the lecture room at the high school. But then Suzie Light, executive director of the Kosciusko …read more.

  The Board of Directors of Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) has elected two Kosciusko County foundation leaders as board officers for 2015. Suzie Light, Executive Director of Kosciusko County Community Foundation, was elected as IPA Board Chair. Rich Haddad, President of the K21 Health Foundation, was elected as IPA Board Treasurer. Suzie Light began her …read more.

[weaver_youtube 7IgD6VHjEa8 rel=8] “Celebrate Home” was the theme for the past fiscal year for Kosciusko County Community Foundation and that theme continued at the conclusion of its 2014 Annual Celebration Luncheon today. The event ended with a “Kiss Goodnight.” Each guest was asked to provide the board his/her opinion by finishing a sentence: “If I …read more.

[weaver_youtube rPpCF1a7_Yo rel=0] A special tasting was held today of the final four burgers featured in the Kosciusko County Burger Wars. Five community judges were asked to sample the final four to choose their favorites from two burger brackets. The B-Mac Burger, from B-Mac’s on Buffalo in Warsaw, was named the victor against The Hoe Burger, from …read more.

By: Joni Truex KLA Public Information Director Tuesday morning was the unveiling of the 2013/2014 Kosciusko Leadership Academy White Paper Projects. Project Proud allowed all cadets the opportunity to explain their topics, research and findings to their fellow classmates, an esteemed panel of judges, KLA Board Members, sponsors, employers and interested citizens. The topics covered …read more.

By: Joni Truex KLA Public Relations Director Kosciusko Leadership Academy recently met at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, which is one of the homes for local philanthropy. Guest speakers were Suzie Light, executive director of Kosciusko County Community Foundation; Peggy Michel, vice president and trust officer of Lake City Bank Wealth Management Division; and Rich …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation celebrated its 2012 annual meeting today with more than 100 foundation friends at the Atwood Community Center. Foundation Executive Director, Suzie Light, welcomed everyone to the meeting and expressed the importance of the Atwood community to the Foundation’s history.  Light said that the Community Foundation received gifts designated for the community …read more.

Suzie Light, executive director of Kosciusko County Community Foundation, encourages residents to get the “smartest card” in the world – a library card – during September’s Library Card Signup Month. Light is holding a likeness of the new Warsaw Community Public Library Card. Cardholders, adults 19 years old and older, are eligible to enter a …read more.