WARSAW — The monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Council was a chance for the various non-profit beneficiaries in the county to pitch their programs prior to receiving county dollars to help their causes. Prior to a lengthy discussion and ultimate inaction involving the high-profile county wheel tax, the council heard from the county’s historical …read more.

WARSAW — Community leaders and experts in the treatment of substance abuse converged on Warsaw Community High School’s Performing Arts Center Monday night, Aug. 27, for the fourth community call to action gathering. Prior to the event, Matthew Graham, director of Bowen Center’s Warsaw outpatient office, discussed what he thought was the biggest barrier to …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council heard from nine non-profit organizations Thursday night, July 12, as a representative from each of the agencies came before the seven-person panel to discuss operations prior to receiving their allotment of funds for 2019. The county is issuing just north of $1 million to the non-profits in 2019. The …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has announced a new program that will be starting at the Kosciusko County Jail. The Bowen Center, Advanced Medical Staff and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are starting a Vivitrol program for inmates nearing a release date from jail that have been identified as opioid abusers. The program was …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert told the Kosciusko County Council on Thursday, Feb. 8 that rehabilitation for jail inmates addicted to drugs or alcohol is high on his priority list. During his monthly report to the council, Goshert announced his intentions to seek grants from several sources that could enable the adoption of …read more.

By AMANDA BANKS Director of Public Relations, Grace College WINONA LAKE — Grace College hosted its fifth annual mock interview event for upperclassmen on Thursday, March 31. The evening included two sets of interviews and an intermission for continued conversation between students and local employers. According to Denise Terry, director of the Center for Career …read more.

WARSAW — National Depression Screening Day will be observed nationwide on Oct. 8 and this year marks the 25th anniversary of the observance. According to Screening for Mental Health, Inc., National Depression Screening Day is an education and screening event conducted by hospitals, clinics, colleges and community groups nationwide.  The Bowen Center is active in …read more.

WARSAW — Conclusion to a litigation/mediation between a contractor and the city was was approved by the Warsaw Board of Works Friday morning. Mike Valentine, city attorney, reported a settlement was reached with Dore Company, the company who demolished the old sewer plant. The agreement calls for the town to pay $103,577.14 to Dore Company, …read more.

By PHIL SMITH Otis R. Bowen Center For Human Services The Bowen Center will host a Veteran’s Outreach event on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at The Center’s corporate headquarters located at 2621 E. Jefferson St., Warsaw. The event, which will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., is open to the public and is …read more.

By MARY GERARD Vice President of Human Resources, The Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, the Otis R. Bowen Center will be holding a suicide prevention event at the Syracuse Community Center. This event will be free to the public. The event is sponsored by …read more.

On Wednesday, Oct. 6, the city of Warsaw’s Common Council accepted a donation from The Bowen Center for $10,000 to contribute to the East Market Street Trail. This is the first major donation toward the K21 Health Foundation’s grant of $375,000. The full amount of the K21 grant will only be realized if the community …read more.

May is Mental Health Month is observed nationwide by organizations dedicated to mental health-related issues. According to Mental Health America, the observance began in 1949. This year’s theme is “Mind Your Health.” According to the Mental Health America website, “Our goals are to build public recognition about the importance of mental health to overall health …read more.

Bowen Center will present a program of Child and Parent Services designed to add another tool to every parent’s toolbox. Bowen Center will host a free 10-week parenting class beginning March 12. The class will be held at the Kosciusko Bowen Center at 850 N. Harrison St., Warsaw, each Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 …read more.

Cody Cousins The 23-year-old Warsaw man accused in fatally shooting a teaching assistant at Purdue University on Tuesday will have his initial hearing in court Thursday. According to WXIN-TV, Cody Cousins was to appear in court this morning to face murder charges, but the hearing was delayed to Thursday. He is currently being held in …read more.

Thanks to her years in the non-profit sector, Marsha Carey realizes it takes an excess of training, vision, funds, leadership and strategy to not only stay afloat as a non-profit, but to adequately serve a purpose. With a passion for enabling non-profits to succeed, Carey started a business specializing in non-profit consultation to help these …read more.

A Sept. 27 open house and ribbon cutting officially marked the opening of the Auburn, Ind., office of The Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services. The office, located at 923 Cardinal Court in Auburn, began operations in March, providing a variety of mental health services to the DeKalb County area. The event was attended …read more.

The 21st Annual Beaman Home Golf Outing took place Monday at South Shore Golf Course in Syracuse. Eighty golfers participated and enjoyed lunch by Bib’s Backyard BBQ prior to the scramble’s start. The event netted over $9,200 for the Beaman Home’s operational funds. K21 Health Foundation’s team placed first and received certificates, a dozen golf …read more.