FORT WAYNE – On Monday, conservative Tim Smith launched his campaign for the Republican nomination for Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District.

WARREN, Pa. – As data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently revealed an increase in bank impersonation scams, Northwest Bank shared updated digital banking tips to help keep consumers safe.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced Monday it is accepting nominations and applications for Indiana Poet Laureate.

A Milford man has pled guilty to dealing drugs to a woman who overdosed and died.

Cardinal Services recently received a grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation in the amount of $20,000.

After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs the public’s help to prevent a blood shortage.

STATEHOUSE – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) recently received interim study committee appointments and will take a deep dive into issues facing Hoosiers as they prepare for the next legislative session in January.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation presented Jefferson Hankins with an award for excellent service to their finance and investment committee at a recent meeting.

On Sunday, Aug. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Lakeland Art Center and Gallery will host a joint reception for professional artists Brenda Stichter and Thomas Zuber.

Club members of the Echoes of the Past have been busy preparing all of the activities scheduled for the SummerFest Tractor Show & Pull scheduled for Aug. 4-5.

Wipe Out from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 at Pike Lake beach, 1009 E. Arthur St., Warsaw.

As part of the Warsaw Community Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Concert Series, the Lake Area Community Band will play from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4 at Central Park Plaza, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw.

PIERCETON - Winners of the 2023 Pierceton Days parade and car show have been announced.

Part of the Pierceton Days events Friday was its car show.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Kosciusko County recruits, trains and supports volunteers to serve at-risk children in the family court system.

NORTH WEBSTER - Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Health & Human Science Educator Shannon Shepherd will be presenting “Resolve to Move More” at North Webster Community Library, 110 E. North St., North Webster, on Aug. 31 from 10:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m.

Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Health & Human Science Educator Shannon Shepherd will be presenting “How to Get the Best Deals When Shopping” at the Home and Family Arts Building, Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, on Aug. 22 from 2 to 3 p.m.

JASPER and EVANSVILLE – Indiana State Police are warning Hoosiers of an asphalt scam in the Southern Indiana area.

WINONA LAKE — The 2023 graduates of Bethel University’s School of Nursing at Grace College boast a 100% NCLEX pass rate for the RN Boards exam. This number surpasses the national average pass rate by 20%.

Over 400 animals are currently being taken care of by the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County and only about 70 of them are dogs.

NORTH MANCHESTER – The North Manchester Center for History will host an artist’s reception Aug. 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. highlighting the work of its K-Kids.

The public comment period for the draft U.S. 30 East Purpose and Need study closes Monday.

Warsaw Community High School and Warsaw Area Career Center will hold freshmen orientation during Welcome Back Night on Aug. 9 at WCHS.

WINONA LAKE – The winning artwork of the Lilly Center art contest is currently displayed in the alley of downtown Warsaw.

INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, the Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announced Kosciusko County as the newest Broadband Ready Community.