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Kosciusko County tables $110,000 FreedomFest funding request, schedules special April meeting

Kosciusko County commission · March 12, 2026
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County commissioners tabled a $110,000 funding request for FreedomFest after asking for more details and a plan to move from reimbursement-only grants to advance funding for artist contracts; a special meeting was set for April 22 to decide next steps.

Kosciusko County commissioners on Wednesday declined to approve a $110,000 grant request for FreedomFest and instead scheduled a special meeting to review details and potential changes to the county's reimbursement policy.

Sandy Hatcher, who identified herself as working with FreedomFest and World Compassion Network, asked the commission for $110,000 to underwrite entertainment and infrastructure for a July weekend she said would draw large out-of-county crowds. "The $85,000 of that is for the entertainment and attractions, and that's…

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