Jerry Belcher, 21, of Warsaw, was critically injured in a January incident near Nappanee. Friends and family have established a fund to help raise money for medical expenses. On Jan. 18, Jerry Belcher was seriously injured in an incident on CR 800 West near Nappanee. (See full story) Belcher, 21, of Warsaw, sustained extensive head …read more.

Meijer will finalize an investment of more than $160 million in new and remodeled stores this year, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Hank Meijer announced today. The investment includes the construction of six new Meijer supercenters – including one in Warsaw – and major remodel projects for an additional five stores. Michigan, Indiana and Illinois …read more.

The Kosciusko County Red Cross is deploying a volunteer tomorrow morning to the Hattiesburg area to work as a Client Caseworker. Caseworkers assist disaster victims with lodging, food and clothing needs. The American Red Cross has opened three shelters in the Hattiesburg area. In addition to client services provided at shelter locations, The American Red …read more.

Inez M. Witmer, 97, of Plymouth, Ind., and formerly of Nappanee, Ind., died Tuesday, Feb. 12, at her residence. She was born Oct. 4, 1915, in Elkhart County, Ind., near Nappanee to Mervin G. and Elmeda (Wagner) Michael. She graduated from the Nappanee High School and had lived in Osceola before moving to Plymouth in …read more.

Hallie Bale’s school assignment is featured in the February 2013 Nails Magazine. Hallie, who dreams of someday becoming a nail technician, expressed her admiration for Heather Lackey, owner of Nails by Heather inside of D.C. Haircrafters in Warsaw. Hallie is a second-grade student in Mrs. Shirey’s class at Lincoln Elementary School. According to Nails website, …read more.

You can reduce your risk for Type 2 diabetes and gain tools for healthy living.  The YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne is now offering the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program in Kosciusko County. Stop by the Kosciusko Community YMCA to register for upcoming classes. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps those at high risk of developing …read more.

Love Your Library Did you know that February is Love Your Library Month? Come check out the Milford Public Library children’s bulletin board to see why our children love our library. Winter Preschool Story Time Miss Julie and Miss Tina’s theme this week is Eskimos. Come and listen to stories about the Inuit people and …read more.

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013, the North Webster Community Center will be hosting a course for children ages 8-12 on the basics of comedy improve. Children outside of the age range may have a parent call to have attendance considered. The event, which is scheduled during the North Webster students’ …read more.

S. Maxine Goon, 88, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 11:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. She was born on June 27, 1924, in Kosciusko County to Elmer and Harriett Marie (Carey) Woods. She married Junior G. Goon, Kosciusko County, on Feb. 3, 1946. She attended Burket Schools. She …read more.

Pearl J. Anderson, 81, of Wakarusa, Ind., passed away at 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, following a short illness. She was born on Sept. 2, 1931, in New Ulm, Minn., to Albert and Clara (Riedesel) Beckmann. She attended Lamberton High School in Minnesota. She married John M. Anderson on July 8, 1961, in Fairmont, …read more.

Harriet Stahley, 96, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Feb. 4, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Aug. 18, 1916, in Elkhart County, Ind., to Raymond and Mildred (Biller) Warstler. She had been a Syracuse resident since 1942 coming from South Bend, Ind., where she was educated at the University …read more.

Lois Walbridge, 91, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Feb. 9, 2013, at the Kosciusko Community Hospital. She was born on Feb. 21, 1921, in Pearl, Colo., to E.R and Luella (Jones) Haworth. On May 10, 1942, she married George E. Walbridge who preceded her in 2004. She was a longtime resident of both Syracuse …read more.

What do eating cereal, creating electricity from lemons, building bridges, absorbing water with paper towels and growing seeds sideways have in common? They are all project subjects in this year’s science fair for kindergarten through fifth graders at Syracuse Elementary School. “Luckily, there are no volcanos this year,” said Jace Stewart, fifth grade teacher at …read more.

Lisa Whelchel, who starred as Blair Warner in the 1980s sitcom, The Facts of Life, will be the keynote speaker at the Warsaw Women’s Expo held on March 23-24 at the Orthopaedic Capital Center in Winona Lake. Whelchel is currently co-host of the Jeff Probst talk show and placed second on Survivor: Philipines. She recently …read more.

Lakeland Kiwanis is holding its Sweetheart Pancake Breakfast this weekend at the North Webster Community Center. The breakfast will be from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and cost is $5 per person for all you can eat pancakes, sausage, eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee. Children under 5 eat free. K Kids, which is the …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 12, 2013 Ashlee Nicole Miller, 22, 117 N. Hickory St. Apt. A, Warsaw, arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and driving while suspended. bond: $450 Storm Gregory Kinsey, 18, 3331 17th Rd., Bourbon, arrested for illegal consumption. Bond: $300 …read more.

Lakes, watercraft and marinas are in abundance in the Wawasee area. Beginning with the 2013-14 academic year, students of Wawasee High School and other schools in the cooperative will have an opportunity to learn skills associated with marine trades. During Tuesday evening’s regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee Community School Corp. board of trustees, Kim …read more.

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller requested last month to have the case of Paul Henry Gingerich transferred to the Indiana Supreme Court for appeal. The Indiana Court of Appeals in December rendered a decision to reverse the teen’s conviction for conspiracy to commit murder, a class A felony, and remand the case back to Kosciusko County Juvenile …read more.

MISHAWAKA – Elliot Smith has the green light at all times to shoot 3-pointers for the Grace College men’s basketball team. That proved to be beneficial in a big, big way for the Lancers Tuesday night. The Grace sharpshooter took advantage of that earned right to put quite the hurting on host Bethel College. Smith, …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw boys basketball coach Doug Ogle has said all season his team is a very resilient group. The Tigers proved that with a much-needed win Tuesday night. Warsaw, coming off back-to-back one-point conference losses, nipped South Bend Clay 55-54 in non-conference action in the Tiger Den Tuesday night. Senior Jared Bloom hit a …read more.

LAGRANGE — Lakeland used a trio of gymnasts to help pass a test Tuesday night, beating Warsaw 97.4-96.05 on its home equipment. Caitlin Yoder posted a pair of top scores for the Lakers, winning vault at 8.65 and floor at 8.75. Samantha Gieseking added a third top score for Lakeland, running up an 8.8 on …read more.

AKRON – The Tippecanoe Valley boys basketball team moved back into the Class 3-A rankings on Monday. The Vikings then went out Tuesday night and looked like a top 10 team. Led by its outstanding duo of Nick Kindig and Tanner Andrews, the No. 9 Vikings bested Bremen 81-62. Senior guard Kindig poured in 32 …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The senior members of the Lakeland Christian Academy boys basketball team made it a Senior Night to remember Tuesday. The Cougars, led by its seven seniors, crushed Community Baptist of South Bend 79-44 at home Tuesday night. The hosts led 24-10 after the opening period and 38-19 at halftime en route to …read more.

BOURBON – The Triton boys basketball team tuned up for a huge game on Friday by downing Rochester 60-45 Tuesday night. The Trojans, who improved to 13-5 with their fifth straight win, will host Class 3-A power  and ninth-ranked Tippecanoe Valley on Friday. Clay Yeo had another big game Tuesday night as the host Trojans …read more.

SYRACUSE — The box score may show a 47-29 boys basketball victory for Westview over Wawasee Tuesday night, but Westview breathed a huge sigh of relief to get out of Syracuse comfortably. The 18-point victory was only a seven-point advantage for the visiting Warriors early in the fourth quarter after Wawasee’s Aaron Voirol drilled a …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Stacey Page contributed to this report.) Wawasee Community Schools has been served with legal papers, but the school’s policy, according to superintendent Dr. Tom Edington, is to not comment on pending litigation. The lawsuit was filed on Jan. 31 by Donny Griffith of 11465 N. E. Wawasee Dr., Syracuse. This morning we have …read more.

The newly remodeled Warsaw City Hall is now open to the public. The new location is at 102 S. Buffalo St. in downtown Warsaw, was the former site of a bank. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer said the renovations cost $2.1 million. The idea for a new city hall came about after a 2002 study on …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Zach is an Australian Shepherd mix. He is about 7 months and weighs about 45 pounds currently. He was surrendered on Nov. 9, 2012, with his litter-mates – two of which have been adopted. Zach and Zeke are still available. …read more.

Clifford D. ‘Nick’ Nicodemus, 74, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Feb. 11, 2013, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 26, 1938, in Elkhart County, Ind., to Cecil and Evelyn (Swihart) Nicodemus. On Aug. 5, 1961, he married Judy Miller who survives. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked at Sea Nymph, …read more.

Ricky W. Lester, 56, of North Manchester, Ind., passed away at 10:45 p.m. Feb. 10, 2013, surrounded by his family in I.U. Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind. He was born Feb. 28, 1956, in Laeger, W.V. to Vestel and Berchie Mae (Bailey) Lester. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1975 and served in the U.S. …read more.

Continuing testimony in the civil trial of Marsh Supermarkets Inc. v. Don Marsh centers on the former chief executive officer’s personal expenses being paid for by the company during the final part of his tenure. One of the company’s directors, Stephen Huse, owner of St. Elmo’s Steakhouse, testified Friday, Feb. 8. His daughter is also …read more.

Selling produce grown on his own property, Don Bucher petitioned the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals to have a building built during the board’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning in Warsaw. Bucher’s petition specifically asked for an exception to allow a 36 x 64 building for the sale of fruit, vegetables, plants and honey …read more.

The Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board spent a short regular monthly meeting Monday evening discussing business as usual. Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported annual maintenance on the department’s trucks was completed last month and a committee is currently researching options for the replacement or remount of an equipment truck. A total of $250,000 is budgeted …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, 6:25 p.m. SR 13 North south of South County Line Road, Syracuse. Driver: Jason W. Meade, 39, West High Street, Syracuse. Police were called to Shopko where a vehicle was in the ditch. Police discovered the driver was naked and did not …read more.

The Syracuse Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, in honor of President’s Day. Regular hours resume on Tuesday. The young adult new book club will then meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19. Besides a snack and the month’s newest books, teens will make a 30-second YouTube video promoting the summer theme, “Beneath …read more.

Judith Elaine Miller, 56, of Nappanee, Ind., passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Sarasota, Fla. She was born June 18, 1956 in Elkhart, Ind., to Nelson and Mary (Yoder) Martin. She was a lifetime area resident. She married Devon L. Miller on May 27, 1978, at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. Judy graduated from Northwood High …read more.

Two of Kosciusko County’s premier journalism organizations have formed an alliance to serve their ever-growing reader base. Executives from StaceyPageOnline.com and TigerSportsNation.com met last week to discuss the potential synergies of working together in the journalism field. Parties from both sides were quick to determine the strengths of each organization and how those strengths are …read more.

Grace College has announced the names of students listed in the Fall 2012 Dean’s List. To be eligible for the honor, students must be enrolled full-time and have a grade point average of 3.940 or greater for any given semester and a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or greater. Students named in the Fall …read more.

The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce invites you from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, to attend a jazz and wine tasting hosted at The Old Train Depot. Those interested in making a Reservation may call 260-479-9615. Cost of attendance is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Best Schotz Productions in Pierceton will be …read more.

Rehearsals are well underway for the Easter musical drama, Christ’s Passion. Men, women, teens and children from around Elkhart, Kosciusko and Marshall counties are meeting weekly on Monday evenings to learn their parts to portray the characters that represent the citizens of Jerusalem and Israel from 2,000 years ago. Christ’s Passion is a musical drama …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley Middle School is proud to announce that sixth grade science teacher, Jane Hunn was recently honored by The Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc. as the 2013 recipient of The Edward Frazier Distinguished Service Award. HASTI recognizes outstanding teachers who exhibit a passion for innovative teaching of science. In addition, HASTI presented Hunn …read more.

The North Webster Community Center will be offering Spring art courses working with clay, stained glass and painting in March with open studio time available for current students. Clay courses will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays, March 6 to April 3. Stained glass courses will be held on twice from 5:30 p.m. …read more.

Pauline Elizabeth (Brendle) Weaver, 94, of Nappanee, Ind., passed away at 1:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at her daughter’s residence. She was born March 20, 1918, in East Earl, Pa., to Israel W. and Leah S. (Martin) Brendle. She graduated from New Holland High School, and moved to Nappanee in 1948 from Pennsylvania. Pauline married …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Feb. 10, 4:59 p.m. Old U.S. 30, Warsaw. Driver: Benjamin L. Brooks, 23, West Jackson Street, Mentone. Driver struck a dog. Damages: up to $5,000 Sunday, Feb. 10, 7:42 a.m. West 900 North, Milford. Driver: Autumn B. Hollar, 16, West 900 …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 12, 2013 Andrew Wayne Gabbard, 19, 2401 Thompson, Fort Wayne, arrested for battery. Bond: $15,000 Feb. 11, 2013 Matthew Shawn Miller, 27, 8672 S. 600 W., Claypool, arrested on a bond revocation. No bond Jillian Marie Weaver, 29, 13980 N. 400 …read more.

Milford Police Department has undergone some changes in recent weeks. Shawn Castillo has resigned from the force, leaving the station with only one part-time officer. However, Marshal Rich Miotto has been looking for reserve officers and recommended Refugio Ramirez be added to the force as a reserve deputy. Ramirez has been part of the Milford …read more.

Theodore R. Brown, 57, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. Arrangements are currently pending with Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.  

There will be a community prayer service beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Wawasee High School Auditorium in response to the recent tragedies in the Syracuse school and community. The whole Wawasee community is invited to come together for the prayer service. “We recognize this is a difficult and sorrowful time for …read more.

In recent weeks, The Papers Inc. published an insert entitled “Lincoln for a Lincoln,” written by a man named Neil Olson. The letter chronicled the accident of Joe Morehead, Milford, who fell from a tree stand while hunting on Dec. 1. “Joe had grabbed a tree branch as he started to step from the platform …read more.

Howard Brembeck’s old suite in the Oakwood Inn is the command center as J.R. Parent who, with his father, Dr. Rex Parent, and brother, Jason Parent, purchased the Oakwood Inn in Syracuse. Working with Parent are Jeremiah Heierman, CEO of the resort; Phil Kuhn, director of marketing; Christi Anderson, wedding and event planner; and Steve Fields, …read more.

In the Fall of 2012, the Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services was named a Military-Ready Behavioral Health Provider Organization by the Indiana Veterans’ Behavioral Health Network. To receive this designation, select clinicians at each of Bowen Center’s nine county office locations completed specialized training in military culture, individual and family concerns around military …read more.

Arthur L. Fulton Jr., 68, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 9:54 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at his home. He was born on June 10, 1944, in Allegan, Mich., to Arthur L. and Rosella T. (Bradley) Fulton. He grew up in Michigan, graduated from Allegan High School and Michigan State University. He was married …read more.

During the county attorney’s report at this morning’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting, president of the board Ron Truex asked attorney Mike Miner to discuss the county’s options for Pierceton Woods Academy. The juvenile detention center located in Pierceton has become an issue for many town residents there who feel the facility needs to get a …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies, jailers and reserve deputies received a “virtual reality” of scenarios last week as they completed mandatory F.A.T.S® training. The F.A.T.S® system (acronyms for Firearms Training Systems) was assembled and located in the basement of the Kosciusko County Justice Building. Officers were required to attend one of the many two-hour training …read more.

  County Veterans Service Officer Rich Maron awarded the Veteran of the Month honor to Silver Lake resident Randy Ransbottom this morning. The awarding took place during the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. Ransbottom served in Vietnam from June 20, 1966, to June 20, 1969, as a wheel and track mechanic with an ordinance company in …read more.

The Indiana Senate voted Monday to set more stringent restrictions on how much ephedrine and pseudoephedrine a person would be able to purchase. The 44-4 vote in favor of Senate Bill 496 would restrict consumers to no more than 61 grams of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine per year – or about 500 pills. SB 496 is …read more.

A Mentone man was arraigned in a Steuben County court Monday afternoon where he was charged with a class A felony charge of child molestation. David John Elleneberger, 25, was arrested Saturday at the Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park in Angola after allegedly molesting a 4-year-old in a public restroom. Steuben County Sheriff’s Department …read more.

The Funk Park Rangers will be playing in Warsaw on Saturday. The band that opened for Grand Funk Railroad last summer at Center Lake Park will bring their jamband style in the footsteps of such bands as Grateful Dead and Phish, to The Downtown Saturday night.

Accidents Officers of the North Webster Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 10:21 a.m. North Main Street. John R. Wagoner, North 825 East, North Webster, was backing up a Wawasee Community Schools bus and collided with a post. No age or damage amount given. Monday, Feb. 4, 10:11 p.m. East 500 …read more.

WARSAW – Michael Yantz made his one season as a starter in goal for the Warsaw boys soccer team one to remember. Now, Yantz will take his talents on to the collegiate level. The WCHS senior standout in between the pipes, who helped lead the Tigers to a Class 2-A state runner-up finish this past …read more.

Did you know the Kosciusko County 4-H Program offers over 100 different projects and programs for youth to be involved in? The 4-H program offers something for everyone including things like Legos, pets, cooking, cake decorating, arts and crafts, blacksmithing, mountain biking, scrapbooking, teen leadership and more. There are also 26 different clubs that youth …read more.

  A ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Redwood Firewood Grill Bar was recently held in Warsaw. The business, at 2604 Shelden St., offers premium grilled steaks, fresh pastas influenced by Mediterranean and South American fusion, and lunch features like Argentinean empanadas served with homemade South American fresh aoilis and fresh pressed paninis. Pictured in …read more.

“We urge all members to be sure and do two things this month: RSVP for the chamber awards dinner, March 4, and get in your membership application by this Friday, Feb. 15,” explained Sue Ward, president of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce, during the general membership meeting held at the North Webster American …read more.

Cornelius W. Reuter, 99, of Milford, Ind., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Lakeland Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born March 7, 1913, in Milford to Michael and Elma (Berkey) Reuter. He married Lois E. Reuter on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937; she preceded him in death on July …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — President Michael Brickner, Valparaiso Police Department, is pleased to announce that Syracuse Chief Tony Ciriello received the 2012 William Sudbury Memorial Leadership Award from the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police, at the annual IACP Mid-Winter Conference on Wednesday, Jan. 23. The William Sudbury Memorial Leadership Award is presented annually to a graduate …read more.

WARSAW – The WCHS Athletic Department will presale tickets for the girls basketball regional on Thursday and Friday. Tickets, good for both regional sessions, will be on sale from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day at WCHS. Tickets are $10 each and will allow admittance to both semifinal games and the championship game. Single-session …read more.

Mary A. Hani, 86, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Jan. 29, 1927, in Burket, Ind., to Homer LeRoy and Betsy L. (O’Hara) Clark. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1945. She married on June 1, 1947, in Warsaw. Mary …read more.

The Wawasee Kiwanis Club has now officially cancelled the snowmobile drags which had already been postponed twice. The drags were set for this Saturday, Feb. 16, on Syracuse Lake. Due to poor ice conditions, however, the event has been cancelled for this year.

Incidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Feb. 10, 5:56 p.m. Roger Hyden of Warsaw reported a burglary to his residence. Feb. 10, 11:01 p.m. Jodie Wells of Warsaw reported a moped accident. Feb. 8, 12:16 a.m. Jim Gringle of Warsaw reported criminal mischief to his vehicles. Feb. 8, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 11, 2013 Tommy Joe Sexton, 48, 12638 S. 200 W., Silver Lake, arrested for failure to appear on a felony and failure to comply. Bond: $100,373 Feb. 10, 2013 Heather Deann Davis, 20, 706 S. Thwaits Ct., Syracuse, arrested for driving …read more.

Computer contracting led to a police investigation that resulted in felony child pornography charges against a Warsaw man. Adam Christopher Snyder, 28, 115 EMS B48 Ln., Warsaw, is accused of storing photos and videos of child pornography on his computer’s hard drive. The investigation began when Snyder contacted a freelance computer specialist to remove the …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Feb. 6, an address in the 2400 North block of 200 West, Warsaw, reported a theft from a business. An unknown suspect(s) took two semi-trailers from the parking lot of Frontline Manufacturing. Both trailers were manufactured by Vanguard …read more.

The wife of an Akron man who disappeared Feb. 1 is asking for information leading to his whereabouts. Amber Paredes contacted StaceyPageOnline.com Saturday saying a police report had been filed in Fulton County, but she believes her husband went missing from the Warsaw area more than a week ago. “On Friday night, Feb. 1, my …read more.

A short foot pursuit near Mentone Saturday night ended with one subject arrested on several charges. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Claypool officers went to an area of Palestine Lake Saturday night to serve two active warrants on Matthew Dillan Mahaska, 20, Mentone. Mahaska was found walking along CR 600 West near Blue Jay …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County will hold its Annual Meeting and Celebration from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. The presentation will include annual responsibilities of the board of directors, a presentation on the current outcomes of Community Impact and the accomplishments during the 2012 campaign. …read more.

Evelyn M. (Burkholder) Flickinger, 86, of Wakarusa, Ind., died at 6:30 p.m. at Friday, Feb. 8, at The Cedars Nursing Home in Leo, Ind., where she had been for the past two years. She was born July 2, 1926, in Nappanee, Ind., to Roy and Uretha (Frederick) Burkholder. She graduated from Nappanee High School, and …read more.

Although no threat was ever made, Winona Lake Police and Grace College Campus Safety personnel acted quickly Friday to apprehend a student on campus who was in possession of a handgun. At 2:55 p.m. Friday, WLPD was contacted by Grace College Campus Security who had received information that a student was in a classroom and …read more.

    Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club would like to recognize students from Edgewood Middle School who were nominated as “Students of the Week.” Warsaw Morning Optimist recognizes student for their outstanding accomplishments in academics and as role models for other students. These students display a hardworking and positive attitude at school, and we will look …read more.

Teachers at Warsaw Christian School say the Neo 2 wireless laptops are an excellent addition to the classroom. Each student can be engaged with a Neo 2 to use for taking reading, math or other subject quizzes anywhere in the classroom. Neo 2s are used for whole group evaluation and monitoring each student’s learning progress. …read more.

Warsaw’s Secret Fitness Studio will be hosting a grand opening celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at its new location at 1934 E. Center St., Suite C, Warsaw. Planned activities are a belly-dance demonstration and a yoga gift basket drawing. Light snacks will be also be available. Interested participants will have the …read more.

Dale E. Bules, 90, of Bourbon, Ind., passed away at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home of Plymouth, Ind., with family by his side. Dale was born the son of Marvin Bules and Carrie Flory Bules at Etna Green, Ind., on March 31, 1922. He was a lifelong resident of …read more.

PLYMOUTH – The Warsaw boys freshman basketball team capped its 2012-13 season in style by earning another championship Saturday. The frosh Tigers topped host Plymouth 34-29 in the semifinals and then crushed Concord 47-28 in the title tilt to win the Northern Lakes Conference Tournament. Riley Rhoades had nine points and seven points as the …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8xoVFcUPhU]   Members of the Cub Scout pack 3731 and their families gathered for the Cub Scout’s annual Pinewood Derby Friday night. The derby, which took place at the First Christian Church in Warsaw, featured 13 handcrafted pinewood cars from the the Tigers, Bears and Webelos. The Cub Scouts created their own cars, carefully designing …read more.

DUNLAP – The Warsaw girls basketball program has a rich and storied tradition of excellence. This year’s Tiger team made sure Saturday night that the program returned to its past glory of winning championships. Warsaw played its role as sectional favorites to perfection by downing Northridge 46-35 to lay claim to the Class 4-A Concord …read more.

  Warsaw Community High School freshmen who participated in the Water Drop river rafting experience on Grassy Creek and Lake Tippecanoe last fall participated in a writing contest to share what they learned on their field trip. Their directive was: “Using the facts you have learned about the threats and dangers to our watershed, create …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The Warsaw boys bowling team came up short Saturday in its bid to earn a spot in the State Finals. The WCHS team, coached by Glen Ransbottom and Kirk Wyman, did not make the cut to advance from the South Bend Semistate contested at Chippewa Lanes. Warsaw was making its second appearance …read more.

HAMLET – “We lost to a better team tonight.” There was no sugar coating of tonight’s sectional title game from Triton girls basketball coach Adam Heckaman. “They were phenomenal all year, they’ve lost three games and obviously all to great opponents. They’re just tough to stop,” Heckaman continued. Tough to stop, indeed. No. 9 Triton …read more.

MERRILLVILLE – Warsaw’s Luis Munoz will get to conclude his high school wrestling career on the state’s grandest stage. Munoz earned a berth in the State Finals with an outstanding performance Saturday to claim a runner-up finish in the tough Merrillville Semistate. Munoz went 3-1 on the day to place second in the 120-pound division …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team delivered a much-needed Crossroads League victory on Saturday, downing Saint Francis 75-57. Four Lancers scored in double figures to propel Grace into a tie for second place in the league standings. As a team, Grace turned the ball over a season-low four times, dishing out 18 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee picked up its first home win since Dec. 8 when it defeated Central Noble, 50-43, Saturday afternoon at Wawasee in boys hoops. The Warriors (5-12) used a career-high 19 points from Gage Reinhard as well as 16 points from Alex Clark to rally past the Cougars. Reinhard made seven of nine free …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Juaneice Jackson continued her outstanding junior campaign with 24 points in a losing effort for the Grace College women’s basketball team against No. 3 Saint Francis on Saturday. Jackson set the program’s record for most points in a season, but her production was not enough as the Cougars (25-3; 14-2 Crossroads League) …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L58NCaK9IJM] INDIANAPOLIS —There wasn’t a whole lot of local representation at the IHSAA Girls Swimming State Finals, but what was offered made quite an impression. Wawasee sophomore Breanna Robinson, the top seed in the state in both the 100 and 200 freestyles heading into the weekend, left the IUPUI Natatorium Saturday having laid claim …read more.

Sarah’s sMILES is hosting a fundraiser for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Beginning at 7 p.m. at New Life Christian Church, Warsaw, Sarah’s sMILES will take on the Willie 103.5 Hoopsters. Kids can also play in the Joy Jungle, northern Indiana’s largest indoor play land. Admission is $5 per person or …read more.

Habitat will be working the week of Feb. 11-15 on a critical home repair outside of Silver Lake. The work will consist of tearing off two minor additions to a house, insulating and sealing necessary areas, and re-siding three walls. An experienced contractor will be leading the effort but Habitat for Humanity is looking for …read more.

CULVER – A slow start proved to be the downfall for the Lakeland Christian Academy boys basketball team Friday night. The Cougars fell behind 13-7 after the opening quarter en route to dropping a 48-39 final at Culvert Academy. The hosts built a 26-12 halftime lead and a 38-20 advantage after three periods of play …read more.

Milford Friends of the Library have been spent months preparing for today’s events. The new community cookbook, “What’s Cooking in Milford,” brought over 40 people in purchase copies in the first hour of the open house. The book contains nearly 200 pages  and 400 recipes from over 140 contributors in Milford, including Julie Frew, Milford …read more.

Even with the warmer weather, members of the Indiana Vintage Snowmobile Association got out to the North Webster Community Center to show off their vehicles. While the outdoor events had to be cancelled due to surprisingly pleasant weather the association still provided onlookers at the 2013 Winterfest with a lot of “cool” options to check …read more.

Looking for a good book to read?  Subscribe to the North Webster Public Library’s Book News and receive online monthly newsletters that showcase new titles. The newsletters are available in 21 different categories such as Best Selling Fiction, Romance Books, Business, Home and Garden, Science Fiction, Children’s Books, Christian Fiction, History, and many other genres. …read more.

Rev. Raymon E. Eller, 102, of North Manchester, Ind., died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester.

Mildred L. Sweeden, 82, of South Whitley, Ind., died at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at her home of natural causes. She was born Aug. 27, 1930, in White Pine, Tenn., a daughter of Arthur C. and Flora J. (Mattox) Coleman. Her formative years were spent in Tennessee. On Oct. 3, 1949, she married …read more.