By the end of the third annual Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County Birthday Bash Saturday, 16 pets were adopted, some kittens left into foster care and some more animals had their fees sponsored.

After handing out the first Bowling Against Bullying RISE UP! Scholarship this year, Bowling Against Bullying founder and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Shaun Mudd wants to create a second one.

The Pierceton Day Festival parade was Saturday.

SYRACUSE - In a marathon three-hour work session Friday, Syracuse Town Council members, with the exception of Larry Siegel who was not present, hashed through the town ordinance and discussed what to put into a mobile food truck ordinance.

Lake City Bank announced Kelli L. Hatfield has been promoted to trust compliance officer.

Parkview Regional Medical Center (PRMC) has again been recognized in the best hospitals rankings by U.S. News and World Report. Parkview Ortho Hospital was also named as “high performing” in three categories.

Lake City Bank announced Katrina L. Beverly has been promoted to vice president, electronic banking manager.

Jessica Lee-Hansen has been named the new chief financial officer (CFO) for Parkview Health.

For the first time ever, the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Family Carnival at Central Park included a magic show Friday night, and the magician drew a sizeable crowd.

SYRACUSE - A Syracuse man was killed Friday afternoon when his motorcycle was involved in a crash with a car.

Five bids for the demolition of the Jomac Products buildings and two bids for asbestos abatement were taken under advisement Friday after being opened at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.

Quotes for sidewalk removal and replacement on North Grant Street were unsealed at Friday’s Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, with the lowest bidder awarded the job.

The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is now accepting applications until Sept. 15, 2025.

The Rick and April Sasso Family Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications at the Community Foundation until Sept. 15, 2025.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is seeking nominations for the Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Class of 2026.

WINONA LAKE - The Community Arts Program of Kosciusko County invites young singers in grades 2 through 10 to audition for Vocal Vision Youth, a community children’s choir.

MILFORD – Milford Food Bank announced it has been awarded a $5,000 Community Fund grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation (KCCF).

FORT WAYNE – Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne is holding a Summer Bash Registration Fair on Saturday, Aug. 9 for those wanting to sign up for fall classes from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center Gym, 3701 Dean Drive. Attendees can show up any time during the event to get registered.

Attorney General Todd Rokita is serving up more than fried Oreos and Ferris wheel rides at this year’s Indiana State Fair - he’s bringing indianaunclaimed.gov to the Midway and helping Hoosiers search for their unclaimed property.

WINONA LAKE - Kosciusko County Master Gardener Association invites the community to their next Munch and Learn on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Robinhood Community Center, 1436 Camelot Drive, Winona Lake.

ELKHART COUNTY - A Nappanee man was killed and his passenger was injured in a three-vehicle collision Thursday in Elkhart County.

Lakeview Middle School’s Barrett Hodorek was declared the winner of the Indiana Civics Bee on Wednesday.

BURKET – Burket Town Council approved purchasing equipment to record their meetings Thursday.

ELKHART – The newest corrections (and patrol) officers for the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office will take their oaths on Monday, Aug. 4 and officially begin their service.

The Omni Lash helps people feel better and more confident about themselves, and that brings the owner, Olivia Seif, a lot of joy.