Toy Time has helped provide toys for Christmas for children who might not otherwise have one for 30 years, while also offering families the opportunity to sell and buy gently used toys through a consignment sale. It all began with a toy giveaway and a single mother.

The Kosciusko County Visitors Bureau hosted a ribbon-cutting for their new sign off of U.S. 30 on Wednesday.

WINONA LAKE — This summer, Kosciusko County Parks and Recreation Department approved a logo designed by Grace College senior and visual communication design (VCD) major Ethan Jordan of Lima, Ohio.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council tabled renewing its annual agreement with the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation during their meeting Tuesday.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Indiana Department of Education on Wednesday announced the launch of the state’s inaugural 2024 Civics Bee aimed at encouraging more young Hoosiers in grades six through eight to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.

One Warsaw celebrates the holidays with Mrs. Claus, the Church of God Academy Children Singers and seniors Thursday at Kosciusko Senior Center, 800 North Park Ave. in Warsaw.

Join Lynn Mergen, CEO of Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital (LKH), for the next Community Health Series meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 8:30 a.m. at LKH.

In observance of the Christmas holidays, the Warsaw Community Public Library will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26.

Join the WCS Orchestra Departments for a holiday concert, “Carols With a Twist” on Thursday at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center.

Officers from the Warsaw Police Department participating in the annual Shop with a Hero have had a bit of a competition going for the past five years.

SYRACUSE - During the Wawasee School Board meeting Tuesday, Jon Everingham went before the board to present Polywood Academy.

SIDNEY — Sidney Town Council passed a motion Tuesday to join Kosciusko County Area Plan in the new year.

Board of Aviation Commissioners heard an update Tuesday on the terminal at the Warsaw Airport.

The Order of the Eastern Star, Warsaw Chapter 88, collected toys for The Salvation Army Angel Tree during their December meeting.

Every year, Paws and Claws hosts a Secret Santa for the dogs and cats in the community.

The Annual Red Kettle Blitz will be Saturday.

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals heard an appeal Tuesday from Monday’s meeting of the Kosciusko County BZA hearing officer.

MILFORD - Milford Town Marshal Derek Kreider announced to the Milford Council Monday evening that his department was awarded a JAG (Justice Assistance Grant) for $93,149.93 for up to four years to fund the salary of a full-time officer.

For over two hours Monday night, the Warsaw Plan Commission heard comments from the developer and remonstrators on the preliminary plat for the Asherwood subdivision planned unit development (PUD) at the southwest corner of CRs 75N and 225E.

WINONA LAKE - Due to lingering questions and an error, the Winona Lake Town Council tabled an ordinance for an additional appropriation and a resolution for town employee Christmas bonuses.

BOURBON – Triton School Board approved a memorandum of understanding for the Plymouth, Argos, Triton Helping Students Special Education Cooperative Monday.

Warsaw Community Public Library’s Board of Trustees approved a one-time salary adjustment for library employees during its meeting Monday.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council officially approved rezoning the former Pierceton United Methodist Church building from public to commercial use during its Monday meeting.

LEESBURG — Progress is being made on properties in violation of town ordinances, according to Leesburg Town Council.

The Region 2 Leadership Conference for Indiana Business Professionals of America was held at the Warsaw Area Career Center on Dec. 2.