New program, Operation Emergency Food, provides food assistance to veterans
The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) has initiated an urgent program, Operation Emergency Food, to provide critical food assistance to veterans and their families impacted by current disruptions to federal food aid.
Bird flu reported at Elkhart County Duck breeder facility
The bird flu virus has been found once again at a commercial poultry farm in Elkhart County. This time, it’s been found at a commercial breeder duck facility impacting a total of 3,078 birds according to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH).
Indiana lawmakers set mid-cycle redistricting work for December
Indiana lawmakers won’t meet to consider new congressional maps and tax code tweaks until the first two weeks of December, legislative leaders announced Monday — ending months of speculation.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at the age of 84
Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.
Warsaw city hall renovations will require temporary moving of all public meetings
Warsaw City meetings will move to the Police Department Training Center in December and January while work is being done in the council chambers at City Hall.
As SNAP benefits expire during government shutdown, CCS pantry sees increasing demand
Monday was a busy, busy day at Combined Community Services, with many people standing in line to sign up for food assistance while others browsed for free coats provided after the recent Kerlin Family Coat Drive.
Community Foundation announces emergency funding for Milford Food Bank
The Kosciusko County Community Foundation approved an emergency grant of up to $31,000 in additional money on Friday to the Milford Food Bank as the government shutdown enters its 34th day and benefits for food assistance have temporarily ceased.
Downtown businesses encouraged to decorate windows for holidays
As part of Main Street Warsaw’s “All is Bright” month-long Christmas celebration, a downtown Warsaw window-decorating contest will take place.
Multiple people arrested in Michigan in a Halloween weekend attack plot, FBI director says
Multiple people who had been allegedly plotting a violent attack over the Halloween weekend were arrested Friday in Michigan, FBI Director Kash Patel said in a social media post.
Rulings by judges support continued SNAP funding, but questions remain
Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to pay for SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using emergency reserve funds during the government shutdown.