Goshen Health has announced a collaboration with Wawasee Community Schools to help children learn about healthier food options and the benefits of staying active while attending four summer lunch site programs, July 20 through Aug. 7.

MILFORD — The Wawasee area hosted two food distributions on Wednesday, April 15,  for those who need some assistance as the state continues to be shutdown due to the coronavirus. In the midst of a mid-April snow squall, the first food distribution was held at Wawasee High School Wednesday morning. The distribution is part of …read more.

MILFORD — One of the highlights of Milford Fest is the naming of the Senior King and Queen, when a couple is recognized for their service to the community. The 2019 king and queen are Bob and Sue Cockburn. Married for 48 years, Bob and Sue have three adult children whose families continue to reside …read more.

MILFORD — An incident where a student at Milford School displayed a handgun after school hours has been resolved. Additionally a glitch in the school’s notification program to parents and staff has also been resolved. Kosciusko County Chief Deputy Shane Bucher stated the matter has been resolved, no one was in danger and the gun …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library is happy to help students of any age prepare for school. Staff members are available to help students locate materials, understand digital services and more. Students ages six and older attending Wawasee School Corporation or living in VanBuren/East Jefferson townships can get a free library card at the library. …read more.

SOUTH BEND — The wrong words typed on a court order has caused Clifford Clevenger’s suit against North Webster Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Wawasee Community School Corp., as well as specified employees of those three entities, to be dismissed in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, South Bend, and refiled locally, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A Pierceton man has filed a complaint for damages against the North Webster Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Wawasee Community School Corporation, North Webster Elementary School, and specified individuals with the police departments and school. The complaint was filed Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Kosciusko Superior Court. Clifford Clevenger, Pierceton, is seeking …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kyle Patrick Dukes has announced his intention to seek the appointment by the Republican caucus for the office of sheriff of Kosciusko County.

SYRACUSE — Many may know Melvin and Ethel Weaver, Syracuse, as the individuals who were responsible for taking them, or their children, to and from school for more than 30 years. Others may know the couple for the sharing of garden produce, as a welder, a woodworker, a collector of ducks, quilter or embroiderer. The …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In 2009, local community leaders and educators began a discussion about what could be done in the school corporations serving Kosciusko County to reduce the number of high school dropouts. At the time, the collective graduation rate between the schools was about 75 percent. Gradway, then called Kosciusko County Educational Development, was born. The program …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Local schools are in celebration mode following a decision yesterday, Tuesday, March 22, by Indiana Governor Mike Pence to sign House Bill 1395, eliminating the ISTEP+ by summer, 2017. “I’m happy ISTEP as we know it will be retired,” Wawasee School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Tom Edington said. “I’m sorry that it didn’t …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Earlier this week, the Indiana state senate passed House Bill 1395, which does away with the ISTEP beginning in 2017. The Evansville Courier and Press reports the bill still needs to go to Governor Mike Pence’s desk where, if signed, it will eliminate the standardized test that has been at the center of much controversy …read more.

WARSAW — Following months of controversy, the Indiana Department of Education has released school accountability grades for the 2014-2015 school year. Recently, the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana Senate passed final versions of SB 200 and HB 1003, which will hold schools, teachers and communities “harmless” for an expected drop in ISTEP+ scores following the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Among the Pace Setters for the 2015 United Way Campaign, Warsaw, Tippecanoe Valley and Wawasee school corporations decided to have a friendly competition. The winner was determined by the largest percentage of participation overall with the winning school receiving the traveling trophy.

[weaver_youtube V5lADz08_6s rel=0] Local schools are back in session and teachers and staff are gearing up for a great year. Triton School Corporation, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, Wawasee School Corporation and Warsaw Community School Corporation are all currently welcoming the class of 2028 and preparing the class of 2016 for their futures. Check out a few snapshots …read more.

“I came away with a renewed energy and feeling of hope,” commented one teacher. “I often feel impotent these days and like it is impossible to fight against so many obstacles in making a difference. I am driven to find more I can do to level the playing field of my students.”

The Donald L. Charlton educational scholarship trust was funded at Don’s death in July 2004 with assets in excess of $1,400,000 through the 1st Source Bank Personal Asset Management Group. Don was a lifetime Milford resident. He retired from the U.S. Postal service in 1988 after 33 years of service. Don was a member of …read more.

Milford Town Council president Doug Ruch read a letter addressed to the council from the Wawasee School Corporation thanking Milford for participating in the pilot program during its regular meeting, Dec. 9. In the letter, WSC addressed methods they were taking to improve school safety from door security measures to better security camera, plus bringing …read more.

Teens sometimes feel lonely and like nobody cares about them. And in today’s world they are more likely to talk about their problems with their peers rather than an adult. In response to the two student suicides during the 2012-13 academic year, Wawasee High School has formed a peer facilitators program where upperclass students are …read more.

With his Tigger from “Winnie the Pooh” collared shirt and a variety of heartfelt mementos scattered about his office, Jim Garner cannot be mistaken for a stodgy elementary school principal. After a 37-year career in education as an art and gym teacher and then a principal, he admits he tries not to take himself too …read more.

Among the changes to Milford in the coming months is the opportunity to become more biker-friendly. On Monday morning, the Warsaw and Winona Lake area were informed that they had received a bicycle-friendly community status. Two years ago there were almost no bike routes in the area, according to Fred Helfrich, KCV Cycling Club spokesman, …read more.