The Indiana Department of Transportation has placed lane restrictions on U.S. 6 near the county line of Elkhart and Noble counties. The restrictions are at the small structure over Blue Ditch, between SR 13 and CR 43. Traffic will be intermittently restricted to one lane in alternating directions, controlled by flaggers, as a temporary runaround …read more.

Noble County, IN—The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division responded to and investigated a two vehicle crash this morning on SR 8 involving a semi-tractor trailer and a passenger van that pinned, injured and sent the van’s driver, a North Webster man, to a Fort Wayne hospital. According to Master Trooper Scott Durbin, at …read more.

Police responding to the 2500 block of East Center Street Friday night in regards to a suspicious person, ended up taking two people into custody for possession of methamphetamine. At 8:33 p.m. Sept. 14, police located Mandy M. Schultz, 32, 1116 E. Market St., Warsaw, behind Papa John’s Pizza. Warsaw Police identified Schultz from previous contacts …read more.

Three men were arrested Sunday night on drug charges after they were involved in a traffic stop by Warsaw Police. At approximately 8:04 p.m. last night, a Warsaw officer made a traffic stop off Kings Highway for a vehicle traveling with white light emitting from the rear of the vehicle. A routine check of the driver, …read more.

Two people were hurt in a crash south of Milford Monday morning. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department report, Darrell D. Drudge, 69, of Warsaw, was northbound on SR 15 in a silver Trailblazer when he failed to notice a van slowing and stopping to turn west onto CR 900 North. Drudge collided with …read more.

Patrick Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) of Elkhart, Ind., announces the acquisition of the business and certain assets of Creative Wood Designs Inc., a manufacturer of hardwood furniture including interior hardwood tables, chairs, dinettes, trim, fascia, mouldings, and other miscellaneous products for the recreational vehicle industry. Creative, based in Ligonier, Ind., and with 2012 annual revenues …read more.

It began with a vintage Monopoly game piece and it will end – at least that is the ultimate goal – with a piece of debt-free real estate. Curtis Smeltzer of Milford is using the World Wide Web to keep “trading up” until he owns a house or a piece of commercial real estate “free …read more.

A North Webster man found early Sunday to be suffering from severe alcohol poisoning is today listed in serious but stable condition at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Bradley Martin Wine, 28, was found by police at 8:26 a.m. yesterday when they were called about a disabled or abandoned vehicle in the road on CR 250 East at LaPoint …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE — After a crushing loss to Notre Dame a week ago and just a 13-9 lead against visiting Eastern Michigan Saturday afternoon, Purdue finally snapped out of it. A 50-yard pass from Caleb TerBush to Akeem Hunt sparked 34 unanswered points from Purdue in an eventual 54-16 rout of Eastern Michigan at Ross-Ade …read more.

WARSAW — Golf has always been labeled as a frustrating game. That feeling surfaced at the Stonehenge Golf Club Saturday as the Warsaw Girls Golf Sectional played out. It became a matter of one stroke, or really 13 strokes. It depends on who you ask, but that was the margin that separated Plymouth and Wawasee …read more.

An alleged drunk driver is being blamed for a single-vehicle crash in Whitley County that left a Columbia City man with a broken neck. Michael Grim, 47, was a passenger in a car that crashed early Saturday morning on Willow Avenue. The car, driven by Susan Janes, 45, also of Columbia City, reportedly left the road …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb48xsh7oHE] (UPDATE: The official cause of a small fire that happened early Saturday morning at Grace College’s Alpha Hall, has been determined. The fire was ruled accidental and is believed to have started as a result of a lamp being coved by a shirt that one of the residents had been wearing that morning. When …read more.

MIDDLEBURY – Tristan McClone has been the workhorse of the Warsaw offense from play one this football season. The Tiger thoroughbred galloped his way right into the school record books Friday night. McClone, a junior tailback, had a record-setting night to remember as the Tigers fought past an upset-minded Northridge squad for a hard-fought 35-21 …read more.

The Wawasee Yacht Club in Syracuse hosted the 2012 Inland 20 Scow National Championship Regatta, beginning with Friday afternoon races on Lake Wawasee. Racing will continue this weekend with a pair of races scheduled for Saturday and another on Sunday. The I-Scow series boats are a little shorter in length than the normal E-Scow boats …read more.

SYRACUSE — In a word, NorthWood were efficient. There would be no better way to sum up how the Panthers played in a 35-21 win over Wawasee Friday night at Warrior Field. NorthWood scored on three of its first four possessions in the first half, and really had very little opposition from a Wawasee defense …read more.

A major agricultural processor is looking to build a facility in the region, and the Milford area has made it through to the final round of consideration. The 270 acres of farmland immediately northeast of Milford Junction are owned by several people and corporations, including BRTB Investments and CSX. The company’s key site criteria, according …read more.

Today, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson warned Hoosiers not to accept phone calls offering over-the-phone voting. Secretary Lawson was prompted to issue the warning after receiving complaints from voters who received phone calls offering to let them vote early over the phone. “Under no circumstances can you vote over the phone,” said Secretary Lawson. “If you receive …read more.

Grace College graduate counseling professor Dr. Tammy Schultz has released a new and insightful book titled “Beyond Desolate: Hope Versus Hate in the Rubble of Sexual Abuse.” The 342-page paperback tackles the difficult topic of recovery from sexual abuse and is meant to provide a biblically-based resource for recovering victims. Schultz, an active worker in …read more.

A former Winona Lake man who initially reported on March 27, 2011, to being taunted by other male subjects, is now facing prison time for illegal sexual activity. James Robert Carpenter, 24, formerly of 401 Wooster Rd., Winona Lake, was arrested earlier this week on a warrant and held on a $10,000 bond for two …read more.

Although this is actually the second Friday of September, last week’s First Friday event in Warsaw was postponed due to the weather. The event is being held this evening, beginning at 5 p.m. This month’s theme is Fall Into Fashion and it will feature a fashion show at 7:30 p.m. on the main stage at …read more.

Emergency crews were on the scene of what was initially reported to StaceyPageOnline.com as a possible fatal crash at U.S. 30 and SR 19 in Etna Green. We have since learned from the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office, however, that no deaths were reported. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Chad Hill adds that the accident happened …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast dedicated its $2.3 million Aviation Center  at Smith Field Airport. The facility houses Ivy Tech’s existing Aviation Maintenance Technology program. The 21,000 square-foot facility will triple the previous classroom space and also provide additional hangar availability which will allow room for the full fleet of aircraft used in the program. “The …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Aug. 7, officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary that occurred at 943 Chapman Lake Dr., Warsaw. When officers arrived at the scene, the victim reported an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the garage …read more.

Kosciusko County Council heard a proposal at their regular meeting Sept. 13 in regards to a Pictometry project, which would utilize aerial photographs to keep track of improvement changes for use in the reassessment process. The assessor’s office had previously used Pictometry in November 2010 for use in the 2012 General Reassessment and hope to …read more.

Kosciusko Lakes and Streams hosted its bi-annual field day at Pike Lake on Thursday. Nearly 400 fourth-grade students, including students from Syracuse Elementary School and North Webster Elementary School got out of class for a day to learn about water quality and how to care for their area lakes. Students spent half an hour at …read more.

Brittany Frecker is learning about chiropractic treatments at the Spine & Rehab Center in Syracuse. Jordan Acton is learning about law enforcement at the Syracuse Police Department. And Courtney Flannery is learning about child care at Teen Parents Succeeding in Syracuse. These three Wawasee High School students, and many more, are part of the work-based …read more.

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PORTER, Ind. (AP) — Northwestern Indiana’s congested rail corridors are getting $71.3 million in federal dollars to help speed the flow of passenger and freight trains along the region’s rail lines. The U.S. Department of Transportation funding for Indiana Gateway project will pay for critical upgrades along the Norfolk Southern Railroad’s Chicago Line and the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The effects of this summer’s long dry spell linger in Indiana with roughly the southern one-quarter of the state still listed as in severe drought. The U.S. Drought Monitor’s weekly report released Thursday shows continuing improvement with recent heavy rains across much of the state. The report says nearly 27 percent of …read more.

The Wawasee Ducks Unlimited chapter will host its annual Waterfowl Hunters Party on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Syracuse Community Center. The 6 p.m. event will cost $30 for adults and $20 for kids, which includes dinner, entry into a gun raffle and a one-year subscription to Ducks Unlimited magazine. Also to be given away …read more.

Construction work on the new Warsaw City Hall has resulted in Center Street being closed for most of the day today. The block from Buffalo to Lake streets is closed to all traffic. The closure is expected to continue until about 5 p.m.

Three men were arrested early Wednesday morning and charged with several crimes, including illegally entering vehicles and criminal mischief. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 4000 block of Deer Run at 4:07 a.m. yesterday when a resident saw two subjects running toward a vehicle that had been parked along the road in the addition. …read more.

A North Webster Police officer attempted to stop a motorcyclist on SR 13 south of North Webster at about 9:10 p.m. Wednesday night when a high speed pursuit ensued. The motorcyclist, now identified as Gary John Alto, 53, of  2186 N. 850 E., Pierceton, fled the officer southbound on SR 13 from CR 500 North. The …read more.

Chad Jonsson, superintendent of parks and recreation, told the Syracuse Park Board Monday that work was progressing at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex. NIPSCO has installed power to both the concession stand and maintenance buildings. The sewer pump is in place, waiting to be connected. Work is continuing on the interiors of both buildings interiors. …read more.

ICONACY Orthopedic Implants, 4130 Corridor Dr., Warsaw, today announces its first clearance to market a total hip replacement system under the trademark name I-Hip. “Products such as the I-Hip system align well with our overall strategy of providing clinically proven geometries of the highest quality while advancing technology,” says Kevin Cox, V.P. of Sales and Marketing. …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announced the online availability of information about the wind turbine that sits on the campus of Tippecanoe Valley High School and Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. The Wind Turbine Information Center is located at the top of the front page of the corporation website. By clicking on the link, the viewer will …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley Boomerang Backpacks is one of three Kosciusko County finalists in the Beacon Credit Union’s Project Spotlight contest. Voting to select the winner continues through Sept. 30, and may be done both online and in Beacon’s branches. The number of votes Tippecanoe Valley Boomerang Backpacks receives during the voting process will determine how much …read more.

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Community leaders were invited to the ground breaking Tuesday of the Syracuse U.S.6/SR 13 Technology and Industrial Park. Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia stated, “The park provides opportunities that will allow the town of Syracuse to attract new industry, encourage business expansion, help diversify the local economy and generates long-term private-sector jobs.” He further stated, …read more.

According to Indiana State Police Sgt. Chad Larsh, agents from the Internal Revenue Service are at Stimmelator’s Gentlemen’s Club in North Webster today serving warrants. Larsh confirms that agents are also at the home of the club’s owner, Sam Stimmel on Syracuse-Webster Road, but ISP officers are on scene only as a uniformed presence. Kerry …read more.

Ian Rolland made a progress report to Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer on Friday regarding Oakwood Park. Rolland explained he offered two proposals: the global proposal and the Rolland agreement. He also explained the differences between the two. Huffer ruled Oakwood Park Property Owners have 30 days to vote on which proposal …read more.

A health and wellness program began last year for employees of the Wawasee Community School Corp. is producing mostly positive results. During Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting of the school board in Syracuse, the board heard a status report on Direct Care from Dr. Larry Allen of Syracuse Family Practice. Direct Care was started in December …read more.

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A large brush fire sent the Warsaw Fire Department to a location behind the Bobcat  of Warsaw dealer on SR 15 south of town Tuesday night. The call came in to central dispatch at approximately 10:20 p.m. A man walking his dog noticed the blaze growing larger and did not see anyone around so he …read more.

Mark Dillon was granted an exception for several changes he requested for his business by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Warsaw. Dillon’s business, primarily a bait shop, is located at the intersection of SR 13 and CR 350N, south of North Webster in Tippecanoe Township. Dillon …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week are from New Hope Pet Rescue in northern Kosciusko County. Lionel is a miniature pinscher and Ruby is a domestic short hair kitten. Lionel would love to be in a home with someone who would allow plenty of lap time. He loves to ride in the car and loves …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66l0O2NrlM4] The Kosciusko County 2012 Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony held in Warsaw this evening was well attended by first responders from all over the county who came to hear a touching prayer, patriotic music and a speech by Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer. The ceremony began with the presentation of colors by the Indiana National …read more.

The Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening and had the first reading of the 2013 township budget. No taxpayers were present to question the reading. The proposed general budget stands at $1.8 million for the year. “It is up a little this year (2013) to purchase the land for the …read more.

Charles W. Lewallen, 77, CR 500 East, Syracuse, has been arrested on a charge of intimidation with a deadly weapon. According to Milford Marshal Rich Miotto, police were called to 215 S. Main St., Milford, on July 1. Barbara Harrison, 57, reported Lewallen had made death threats against her and told police she saw a shotgun in …read more.

Sportula Products, 800 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, has landed a new licensing deal with the National Football League. The branded spatula producer already has licensing agreements with Major League Baseball and major college sports programs. In an interview on Inside INdiana Business Television, founder David Bazzoni said the product’s success is a result of parent company, …read more.

WARSAW –  Jim Mills admits he has a big smile on his face every time he watches Robert Murphy run in a race. The Warsaw Community High School boys cross country coach is definitely not alone in that regard. Murphy, who was diagnosed at age three with autism, has inspired many with his amazing athletic …read more.

Antonio Ortiz, age 14, of Milford, will remain at Pierceton Woods Juvenile Detention Center until his dispositional hearing at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, in Kosciusko County Juvenile Court. Ortiz appeared in court last Thursday where, after waiving his rights, pleaded guilty to three charges against him that were filed after he took a knife to school. …read more.

In anticipation of an award of federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Kosciusko County has been listed to possibly receive $11,636.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. A local board, with representation from the county, will determine how the anticipated funds for Kosciusko County could be distributed among …read more.

In an effort to get Tippecanoe River cleared of debris, a meeting was held last week to discuss clean up efforts. Today, the Kosciusko County Commissioners heard the results of that meeting. Last Thursday, Kosciusko Lakes and Streams hosted a meeting, along with the county’s emergency management office and representatives from Lake Tippecanoe, regarding the …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqUJI0EWzSE]   Warsaw Police officers were called to South Wood Street at about 1:30 p.m. today where one man was ultimately taken into custody. Kyle White, 18, of Warsaw, was approached by a Warsaw Police officer after police allegedly received a call that the man was trespassing. Residents who live near where White was taken …read more.

A Warsaw man has been charged with two felonies for having inappropriate sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl. Warsaw Police detectives requested a warrant for Howard Leon Southall, 50, 426 Sophie Ln., Warsaw, and who formerly resided in the Canterbury Apartment complex. Police say the inappropriate conduct occurred at the apartment complex. Southall has been …read more.

On April 26, 2011, Michael Casey Bryant, then 30, turned himself in to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies after a warrant was issued for his arrest stemming from an April 23, 2011, stabbing. Today, Bryant, now 32, appeared in Kosciusko County Superior Court I for a pre-trial conference where a two-day jury trial was set for …read more.

Four Multi-Township EMS administrators and board members attended a regular meeting of the Milford Town Council Monday night to clear the air over a recent request by MTEMS for a significant increase in the town’s subsidy. Scott Sigerfoos, MTEMS director of operations, told council members that they felt the need to discuss the matter publicly …read more.

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In 2009, 2nd Mile Adventures and 2nd Mile Missions held a bicycle tour to help raise money for the 2nd Mile Missions to prevent the cycle of poverty in Bavaro, Dominican Republic. Those funds were used to build a school and provide an education to kids in one of the poorest areas of the world. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS—As part of National Preparedness Month, the Indiana State Department of Health has launched a “30 Days, 30 Ways to Prepare” campaign. The campaign provides daily tips categorized into a weekly theme for the month of September. The second week’s theme is focused on how to build an emergency kit. An emergency kit is a …read more.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA—Dr. Chris Hull, assistant professor of counseling at Grace College and Theological Seminary and an alumnus of Regent University in Virginia Beach, was invited to deliver a message at Regent’s annual convocation last month, where he spoke on the identity of Regent University, current problems facing Christian education, and the solutions for those …read more.

WINONA LAKE, IND. – Grace College’s Dr. Mark Norris, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and chair of the Department of History and Political Science, was recently appointed to the board of directors for the Indiana Council for the Social Studies, a premiere professional organization of social studies educators in Indiana. Norris has been …read more.

Claypool put on a safe and fun day for all in the “small town with the big heart” on Saturday. Called Claypool Fun Day, the theme was “Bridging Generations of the Past-Present and Future” and also celebrated the completion of the new railroad overpass bridge on SR 15 just to the west of town. The …read more.

WorkOne Northern Indiana is hosting a hiring event featuring multiple employers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Kosciusko County Fair Grounds in Warsaw. More than 25 employers are taking part in the hiring event, which is open to job-seekers. Those seeking jobs need to bring copies of their resume, be prepared …read more.

The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting local residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. The Walk will take place at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Winona Lake Senior Center, 1310 Park Ave. Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is more than a walk. It …read more.

The first step in moving toward a commercial development along Anchorage Road was made tonight at the Warsaw Plan Commission meeting. The Anchorage Point Subdivision, a 7-lot development that will include mostly retail businesses and some offices, received a preliminary nod of approval to move forward with technical development for a final plat plan. Represented …read more.

The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission today approved a resolution to establish another Tax Increment Finance district in Warsaw. This one, known as the Eastern TIF Economic Development Area, was also given a nod of approval by the Warsaw Plan Commission Monday evening. The Eastern TIF Economic Development Area will encompass the property where the new Meijer store …read more.

Two topics were of primary importance at the Sept. 10 general meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce. Those were the upcoming Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival and nominations for board members and officers. The Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival is held annually in support of the Heart of the Community …read more.

North Webster Elementary School Parents Teachers Organization is sponsoring a Walk-A-Thon fundraiser for the second year in a row. Last year’s was such a success that it has become an annual tradition. The entire community is invited to join the PTO in trying to raise money to help defray costs at North Webster Elementary. The …read more.

The Milford Redevelopment Commission decided Monday to search for an attorney who can lead it through the process of setting up a new Tax Increment Financing district, and to request a bid from a second engineering firm for water, sewer and road development within the project. The district will be located just northeast of the …read more.

The Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Elkhart, Kosciusko and St. Joseph counties, in partnership with Arrow Head Country Resource, Conservation and Development Forestry Committee, will be hosting two forest related events on Sept. 18. The events will take interested participants from planting tree seedlings to forest end products. Part one begins with Breakfast with a Forester, from 8 …read more.

A popular transport company for the elderly is reportedly under investigation for Medicaid fraud and has been shut down for the alleged violations. Advanced Care Transport, based in Plymouth, was allegedly investigated by the Indiana Attorney General’s office last month and, as of Saturday, the business was closed. On Aug. 30, StaceyPageOnline.com received an email …read more.

Tom Tuttle Sr. and Jo Lemon were named the 2012 Heroes for the Cause for the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund on Saturday. The two were recognized Saturday at the annual KCCCF Gala. Tuttle, formerly of Syracuse and now of Indianapolis, and Lemon, Warsaw, began their volunteer efforts in the county to raise funds for cancer. They first helped …read more.

In 2011, Warren H. Tatter was named the Kosciusko County GOP Man of the Year. Today, his family and friends are coping with the loss of the man well-known for his political service and his love for the great outdoors. Tatter passed away early Sunday morning at his home. He was 82. Active in the …read more.

Kevin Haines of Warsaw, left, teed off on the seventh hole at Stonehenge Golf Club, just like he had the previous tees. At the green, the two hole sitters started cheering, jumping up and down and celebrating. Haines shot a hole-in-one and won a Freedom RXV ExGo golf cart. The golf cart was donated by Elliot’s Trailers and Carts, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana retailers can expect a formal notice and warning from state and local officials that continued synthetic drug sales could cost them their business. Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry and Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller teamed up recently to launch initiatives aimed at getting synthetic drugs like “bath salts” and “spice” off retailers’ shelves. According …read more.

Drug Task Force officers from the Warsaw Police Department were called to the Super 8 Motel Sunday evening in regards to information about possible illegal drug activity. Police say they responded to information about two subjects, Juan P. Olivo, 35, of Milford, and Jamie Lyn Bozzo, 34, of Warsaw, were in a room at the …read more.

Warsaw Police drug officers were involved in shutting down a methamphetamine lab Sunday at the Economy Inn. Police received a tip that a meth lab was located in one of the rooms at the motel, which is located on Lake City Highway in Warsaw. Upon arrival, investigators found two subjects inside the suspect motel room, …read more.

  A single vehicle crash at Harrison and Sheridan streets in Warsaw has injured one female patient. According to scanner traffic, the female driver struck a NIPSCO pole in the 600 block of North Harrison Street, Warsaw. The pole reportedly snapped when the driver fell asleep at the wheel and collided with the pole. She …read more.

A celebration of the life of Ric Workman is being held later this month and all proceeds will be given to his widow to help with funeral expenses. Workman, a well-known local musician, passed away July 18 at the age of 63. Having performed for over four decades, he was in the bands The Tiki’s, …read more.

The Elkhart County Crash Team is investigating a fatal accident that happened near Milford Saturday night. According to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Chandra Fernandez, 33, was eastbound on U.S. 6 at about 6 p.m. when her minivan left the highway and rolled. Fernandez was pinned underneath the vehicle, which came to rest in a …read more.

Country superstars Billy Currington and Phil Vassar and local favorites Allan & Ashcraft are in Warsaw today for the 5th Annual Day at the Lake for the Children of St. Jude. Proceeds from the event, beginning at noon at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds, go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help find a cure for …read more.

This summer, the local tobacco control coalition for Kosciusko/Wabash County is promoting a statewide stop smoking contest known as “Quit Now Indiana.” This year’s theme seeks to encourage tobacco users to use the summer months to “train” for their next quit attempt. “Quitting tobacco takes planning. Setting up a training plan to drink plenty of …read more.

This is the sixth year that the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber has presented the Taste & Trade Expo, a venue designed as a community event to showcase businesses and restaurants of Kosciusko County. This year’s Expo will take place on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12-13, at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. Nearly 100 exhibitors …read more.

Since March, the Food Bank of Northern Indiana has hit the road one day each week delivering nutritious food directly to those in need in a pre-selected community in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall or Starke counties. Fresh perishable items (dairy, grains, produce and protein) and dry goods are offered free of charge to northern Indiana …read more.

Bryson Brown is only 7 years old, but already, he’s learned the importance of being philanthropic. “I just thought it would be something nice to do,” says the Leesburg boy, who recently raised $1,196 at his first lemonade stand, and donated it all to the Combined Community Services emergency food pantry. Bryson’s mother, Christine Brown, …read more.

Elkhart County Sheriff Brad Rogers has partnered with the Northern Indiana Safety Association to better educate those who operate horse drawn vehicles and reduce the number of crashes. Just one year ago, two children were killed near Middlebury when the pony cart they were in was involved in an accident. NISA, composed of members of …read more.

A presentation on a program called Village Key began the Sept. 5 meeting of the board of directors of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. Todd McLaughlin of Village Key presented the program that is now in place in South Bend, Mishawaka and Nappanee. The holder of the key or plastic swipe tag from the company …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 13 in North Manchester, between Briarwood and Hillcrest Drive, is scheduled to be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 11, beginning at 7 a.m., to rebuild the railroad crossing. The detour is from SR 114 to SR 13A (North Wayne Street). The work, which will improve the driving surface …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Culture Fest event from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, in Warsaw’s Central Park. The event will highlight a variety of cultures from around the world through music, dance, activities, and more. A variety of entertainment is scheduled in Central Park Plaza. DeHurricane …read more.

    In anticipation of the First Friday event that was scheduled for tonight, the Warsaw Flying Club taxied its Cessna 152 from the Warsaw Municipal Airport to downtown Warsaw this morning. The plane was brought down SR 15 at about 3 a.m. and is now parked at the corner of Lake and Main streets. …read more.

The Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety continues to show they are being good stewards of the community by working with property owners and businesses in billing matters. In recent months, the B.O.W. has waived late fees for two property owners who were not billed for wastewater services. While the fault for the errors …read more.

By ROBERT BITTING Warsaw Police Department Captain Bryan Sherwin spoke at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting today to appeal the city officials on behalf of the department’s acquisition of a Humvee. The Humvee would be obtained through the Law Enforcement Support Office and the Department of Defense programs which allows for …read more.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 6 p.m. this evening. In Indiana, 13 counties are included in the watch area, including Kosciusko, Whitley, Huntington, Fulton and Wabash. Damaging winds and hail and isolated tornadoes are possible in the watch areas. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer said …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Warsaw Police Department. On Monday, July 9, 2012, the Warsaw Police was called to CVS Pharmacy, 100 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, reference an early morning armed robbery. In the early morning hours of July 9, two unknown masked suspects entered the CVS Pharmacy …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer just announced that tonight’s First Friday events are being postponed due to the threat of severe weather. All of tonight’s activities will be held as scheduled next Friday, Sept. 14.

Warsaw-Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce President Mark Dobson will serve as moderator for an upcoming political event that will allow the public to meet candidates running for local and state offices. From 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, the meet the candidates event featuring nearly a dozen candidates will be held at Lakeview …read more.

It’s a day of fun for the entire family, and it’s a day to raise awareness and funding for an animal rehabilitation facility right here in Kosciusko County. On Saturday, Sept. 15, Mudlove Pottery of Winona Lake will present Wildstock 2012, A Concert for the Animals of Seven’s Heaven Wildlife Rehabilitation Inc. The event happens from …read more.

  The family of Aurora Shoemaker is continuing their search for clues in the woman’s disappearance by creating fliers to alert the public that she remains missing. Shoemaker, 18, was last seen Aug. 16 when she went for a walk from her house in Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park, Warsaw. She left with only the …read more.