Purdue Student Government will hold a memorial service for university alumnus and Apollo astronaut Neil A. Armstrong at 5:30 p.m. this evening at the West Lafayette campus. The service will be at the Neil Armstrong statue in front of Neil A. Armstrong Hall of Engineering, 701 W. Stadium Ave. Armstrong, who died Saturday, Aug. 25, …read more.

The Elkhart-Goshen area has made the top 10 list of American cities adding the most jobs since the peak of the recession. Wall Street 24/7 compiled the list, which examines metropolitan areas that have experienced the largest job growth from June 2009 to June 2012. The website highlights the continuing rebound in the Elkhart-Goshen area, …read more.

Stacey, I was recently introduced to your work at StaceyPageOnline.com. I wanted to write and thank you for the professional, modern, and relevant journalism. Warsaw’s other ‘choices’ for news are wretched and biased (or sports and church obsessed) garbage compared to your work. Keep up the excellent news! – Tim (last name withheld upon request) via …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVAQt_LSuh8] For the second consecutive summer, the Elite Frogs parachute display team, comprised of U.S. Navy SEALs, parachuted over Lake Wawasee. The event happened Saturday and was an organized fundraiser for the team. Approximately 50 boats anchored in Johnson’s Bay to watch the choreographed presentation of the colors, which included a 2,500-square-foot American flag made especially …read more.

Additional information has been provided this morning regarding an early morning police pursuit in Warsaw. According to Warsaw Police Department’s Lt. Kip Shuter, an officer of the WPD attempted to stop a maroon Dodge Durango at about 2:12 a.m. Sunday morning. The driver of the vehicle allegedly ran a stop light on U.S. 30 at …read more.

An attentive sheriff’s deputy spotted a stolen vehicle passing through Warsaw Saturday afternoon and now one man is jailed. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Chad Hill tells StaceyPageOnline.com that a vehicle, apparently a type of truck used in construction, was stolen from North Dakota. Deputy James Marshall saw the truck traveling east on U.S. 30 …read more.

A second teacher has been arrested and charged with having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a female student who bore his child. This time, the alleged crime involves a former Knox High School teacher and basketball coach. Todd Boldry, 39, was arrested Friday and charged with child seduction and official misconduct. The relationship began as …read more.

Members of Altrusa International Club of Warsaw and Tracie Hodson, executive director of The Beaman Home, are busy planning the third annual bingo event to benefit The Beaman Home. A wide variety of bingo and door prizes are being donated by businesses and individuals in the community. The event will be Thursday, Oct. 18, at Center Lake …read more.

The Cruisin’ Hoosier Car Show to benefit the Baker Youth Club is underway at Warsaw Auto Plex today until 6 p.m. Donations are accepted to enter and spectators vote for their favorite automobiles. Food and more is also available. In the photo is Lucas Britton taking an entry form from a car show participant.

The ballots for local school corporations have been set as Friday’s filing deadline came and went. The filing deadline at noon in the Kosciusko County Clerk’s Office saw a total of nine school board candidates vying for spots in the three different corporations. Candidates who filed for Warsaw Community School Corporation’s school board are: District …read more.

Don’t expect to see a Hollywood twist on it, but Kosciusko County will soon have its own crime scene investigation team aimed at better collecting evidence and processing crime scenes. Prosecutor Dan Hampton has organized the Kosciusko Major Crimes Task Force that will include Josh Spangle of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Jamie de la …read more.

New data released this week by the Gallup organization show the food hardship rate for Indiana was 16.8 percent during the first six months of 2012. Feeding Indiana’s Hungry noted this rate shows that far too many Hoosiers continue to report that there were times during the past 12 months when they did not have …read more.

American Association of University Women representatives recently congratulated two recipients of the American Association of University Women Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund is held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation and assists area women in obtaining higher education. This year’s recipients are Cheryl Bowyer and Tina Mikel. Both women attend Ivy Tech Community College. Bowyer …read more.

Six Kosciusko Red Cross volunteers deployed this morning to Tampa, Fla., ahead of Tropical Storm Isaac. The storm is expected to be upgraded to a hurricane over the weekend and its projected path is the Gulf Coast. The volunteers are expected to be deployed anywhere from 10 days to 2 weeks and will serve in …read more.

The Indiana State Police Criminal Investigation Division has arrested a 34-year-old woman from Elkhart County following a three week investigation into multiple burglary charges stemming from alleged crimes against rural Amish residences in western LaGrange County. According to Detective Jeff Boyd, a “pattern of burglaries” in LaGrange County occurred during late July and into early …read more.

A Pennsylvania correctional officer has been charged in Kosciusko County for stalking and violating an order of protection against his soon to be ex-wife. John Lloyd Dildine, 35, of Millville, Pa., turned himself in to local authorities Wednesday on the charges. Dildine had previously been arrested in Pennsylvania for harassment against the woman. Kosciusko County …read more.

Syracuse Police say an attempted abduction reported Thursday night is unfounded and the case has been closed. According to a statement left on the StaceyPageOnline.com Facebook page, a Syracuse woman said her son and a neighbor boy, both 6 years old, claimed they were the victims of an attempted abduction by two men in a …read more.

(AP) – Police throughout Indiana are planning to crack down on people disregarding railroad crossing warnings and people who walk on railroad rights of way. Gov. Mitch Daniels has declared Aug. 26 through Sept. 1 as Indiana Rail Safety Week. Indiana Operation Lifesaver Executive Director Jessica Feder says every collision between a vehicle or person …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Milford Police Department. On Aug. 17, Bison Manufacturing, 804 S. Higbee St., Milford, reported a burglary that occurred to the business. Sometime during the early morning hours on Aug. 17, an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the business property. Once inside the business …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal ATV accident which occurred in Whitley County at approximately 9:30 p.m. Thursday night. There were no witnesses to the accident, but evidence indicates the ATV was northbound on Johnson Road just south of Chapine Road, when it left the west side of the roadway in the area of …read more.

A Nappanee man has died from injuries he sustained in a Wednesday night crash. The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department says Paul Keys, 69, of Nappanee, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, in South Bend Memorial Hospital. Keys suffered extensive injuries including head trauma, broken arms and broken ribs. The accident happened at 8:48 p.m. Wednesday …read more.

The annual Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund golf fundraiser is just two weeks away and still open to participants. Registration for each team is $500 and all proceeds benefit the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund. The fund helps families dealing with cancer by helping them with financial assistance for things such as mortgage or rent, utility …read more.

“The only legacy that I leave with Wawasee for many years is the dry hydrants,” stated Bob Dickinson, during an emotional acceptance of the Annual Wawasee Property Owners Association’s Chief Award. “We have 22 of them. I’m very proud of them … when I talk to Mickey (Scott, Turkey Creek Fire Territory Fire Chief) he is very pleased that …read more.

Indiana University Professor, School of Public & Environmental Affairs, Bill Jones, will be the guest speaker for the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s annual meeting slated for 8:30 a.m. Saturday. The annual meeting will be held at the WACF Education Center, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse. A continental breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. with music by Mike Struwin. …read more.

This is a notification to make you aware of a public information meeting to discuss Vegetation Management on the Tippecanoe chain of lakes, specifically the state funded treatments of invasive species, plant sampling results and Ecozone Survey. An informational presentation by Nate Long, VP, Lake Management Services, Aquatic Control Inc., is scheduled to take place …read more.

The Kosciusko County Red Cross stands ready to deploy several of its available trained volunteers to Florida ahead of Hurricane Isaac to help set up shelters for residents whoíll need to evacuate. In Florida, the Red Cross is identifying available shelters, assembling disaster teams and coordinating with government and community partners. Preparations occur all year …read more.

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Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK), a manufacturer and distributor of building and component products for the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing and industrial markets, announced plans today to expand operations at its AIA Countertops division in Syracuse, creating up to 65 new jobs by 2014. The company plans to invest up to $3 million to purchase, …read more.

A Milford boy was sentenced to boys school for admitting to making bomb threats at Milford School. Brandon J. Clawson, 15, of CR 300E, Syracuse, was held at Pierceton Woods Juvenile Detention Center until his dispositional hearing Wednesday in Kosciusko County. According to prosecutor Dan Hampton, Clawson was remanded to boys school until he is 18 …read more.

“StaceyPageonline.com is truly the most up-to-date news source in Kosciusko County. Stacey often has the news posted either while it is happening or shortly thereafter. I know that Stacey puts in many long hours to keep the site updated with accurate accounts of whats going on in K County and surrounding areas. Keep up the …read more.

A North Webster man who failed to appear for his sentencing on Aug. 2 was arrested in Syracuse yesterday. Brad Lee Niles Jr., 25, had a warrant issued for his arrest when he failed to show up in Kosciusko Circuit Court after pleading guilty to two counts of felony forgery, two counts of felony fraud and …read more.

Wabash County defense attorney Alan J. Zimmerman appeared before Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer today without his client, Bill Warren, for a pre-trial conference hearing. Warren, 38, of North Manchester, has been charged with 27 felonies including criminal confinement, strangulation, sexual battery, battery resulting in serious injury to a person under the age …read more.

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced that his office has opened an investigation into the BP gasoline recall to make sure consumers’ rights are protected. Motorists who purchased regular grade gasoline in Northwest Indiana at BP and other retail outlets including Luke Oil, Thornton’s and others have reported car problems as a result of tainted …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An updated federal report shows that more than one-third of Indiana is still in at least extreme drought even though recent rainfall has improved conditions for much of the state. The new U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday says about 11 percent of Indiana is in the worst category with exceptional drought. …read more.

OWENSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has identified a southern Indiana farm that produces cantaloupes linked to a deadly salmonella outbreak and says the operation has recalled its melons. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that of 178 people infected in 21 states, two have died and 62 have been …read more.

Indiana was ranked as the best place to do business in the Midwest and the fifth best nationwide in the Pollina Corporate Top 10  Pro-Business States for 2012 study, co-published  with the American Economic Development  Institute. This is the fourth ranking in less than a year in which the Hoosier State’s business climate has scored …read more.

Tyler Baatz (UPDATE: Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz tells StaceyPageOnline.com that Baatz has now been placed on unpaid suspension. “After further review with school corporation legal counsel and due to the severity of the violation, EMS Teacher Tyler Baatz has been placed on suspension without pay until the matter is resolved,” Hintz said in an …read more.

  The Lake Area Community Band will be wrapping up a successful summer concert season with four final performances. The LACB will be performing just two more outside concerts with one of them being tonight at 7 p.m. at Syracuse at Lakeside Park. The final outdoor performance will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at …read more.

As StaceyPageOnline.com becomes Kosciusko County’s Number one source for news and sports, we continue to add features for everyone. We recently added a Classified ads section where viewers can post garage sales, job openings, items for sale and more for just $2 for an entire week or $4 for two weeks or $7 for an …read more.

Tyler Baatz, 26, is slated to appear in court Thursday morning to be arraigned on charges of sexual misconduct with a minor. The Edgewood Middle School eighth-grade teacher was arrested Tuesday evening by Warsaw Police after an investigation found he had a relationship with a former 14-year-old female student. Public outrage is building though as …read more.

(AP) Robert A. Jones, Special Agent in Charge of the Indianapolis Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is requesting the public’s assistance in locating four federal fugitives wanted for narcotics-related violations. The search is related to a major methamphetamine ring that was being operated by two inmates housed at different Indiana prisons. According to …read more.

Bennigan’s in Warsaw is inviting everyone to dine in the restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 6, to support St. Jude Children’s Hospital. In addition to a live remote from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with Willie 103.5, there will be a special “country karaoke” event starting at 9 p.m. with Chris Cage. Bennigan’s will be giving away 15 …read more.

Voters residing within the Wawasee Community School Corp. will have a choice in electing school board members in November. Candidates will be Mike Wilson and Brent Robinson, District 1 (Tippecanoe Township) and George Gilbert, District 2 (Turkey Creek Township). There are two seats up for election. Wilson and Gilbert are the incumbents. Several attempts to contact Robinson for …read more.

The following results are from water samples taken from each public beach in Kosciusko County. Each reading represents the most probable number of E. coli colonies per sample. Two samples are taken at each public beach. In order for a beach to be closed, both readings must exceed 235 colonies. These samples are taken each …read more.

Ken Jones, president of Wightman Petrie, provided the Syracuse Town Council some good news during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. A bidding war has broken out for the most expensive item currently in the design plan for the Industrial/Technology Park. Wightman Petrie thought a better price could be found for the water pressure booster …read more.

Elkhart County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying two male suspects who entered an Elkhart home this morning and threatened an elderly woman. Shirley Neel, 70, was home and sleeping in her home in the 29000 block of CR 12 in Elkhart at approximately 6:25 a.m. today when the two suspects …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces brief, intermittent traffic stoppages on U.S. 30, between Anchorage Road and East Springhill Road in Warsaw, starting at approximately 8:30 a.m., on Thursday, Aug. 23. Traffic on U.S. 30 will be stopped three separate times tomorrow, beginning at 8:30 a.m., to allow utility wires to be pulled across the …read more.

Brandon J. Clawson, CR 300E, Syracuse, was held at Pierceton Woods Juvenile Detention Center until his dispositional hearing this morning in Kosciusko County. Stacey Page attempted to attend the dispositional hearing, but was denied access following a brief hearing before the judge. Defense attorney Thomas Earhart objected to having the press present for the dispositional hearing. Kosciusko …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com learned this morning that attorneys for Brent Wilcoxson have filed a motion to dismiss the case that was filed against him by his former business partner, Dr. Dane Miller. The two operated Winona Restoration Partners LLC from March 1996 to November 2011. In another action just filed with the court this afternoon, attorney W. …read more.

Late Tuesday afternoon, the Wawasee Community School Corp. Board of Trustees held a special meeting for a budget hearing. But, as has been the norm for several years, there was no public input on the budget and the board only spent a brief few minutes discussing it. Wawasee’s budget has been advertised in local newspapers …read more.

Joergen Jensen seems to have fit in well in the home of Steve and Karyl Hapner near Milford. Jensen spent time in England last summer and speaks the English language well. For the 2012-13 academic year, Jensen, 16 years old and from Denmark, is living with the Hapners as a foreign exchange student through Education …read more.

A Warsaw Community School teacher is being held on a $20,000 surety bond and is scheduled for an initial appearance in court Thursday. Tyler J. Baatz, 26, of North Parker Street, Warsaw, was jailed on felony charges of child seduction and sexual misconduct, class D and class B felonies respectively. The charges stem from alleged …read more.

Manchester University is a “2013 Best College in the Midwest,” reports a leading guide for college-bound students, The Princeton Review. Manchester is among 153 recommended Midwest institutions posted on PrincetonReview.com this week. A total of 377 colleges and universities nationwide achieved the 2013 “Best Colleges” ranking, in regional lists. “We are pleased that college guides recommend Manchester …read more.

New grants for the care of Indiana’s water bodies totaling more than $814,000 have been awarded through the Lake and River Enhancement program, part of the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. The projects involve 13 counties and more than 40 lakes and rivers. Local sponsors submitted the applications and commit to sharing a portion …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Food safety advocates called on federal officials Tuesday to release the name of an Indiana farm that recalled its cantaloupes amid a salmonella outbreak that’s killed at least two people and sickened dozens of others in 20 states. Advocacy groups said people have a right to know the farm’s name and the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mitch Daniels said Tuesday that he will let his successor as governor decide whether Indiana should establish a state-run health insurance exchange required in the federal health care law, and Republican candidate Mike Pence has told him he opposes creating one. The possibility of Republicans winning back the White House, questions about …read more.

As the family of 18-year-old Aurora Shoemaker, 3699 N. 175 E., Warsaw, continues to search for the missing woman, some tips are coming in, but so far, nothing has brought the teen home. According to the Kosciusko County Central Dispatch call log, a possible sighting of Shoemaker was made in Harlan, Ind., at a gas station …read more.

Tim Troup, son of Bill and Anne Troup of Milford, officially retired from the Air Force July 31, after serving 24 years and 2 months. The 2 months consisted of vacation time, allowing him to visit back home. “I wasn’t ready to go to college yet,” Troup said of his decision to join the Air …read more.

Sgt. Chad Larsh from the Bremen Indiana State Police Post has announced that a sobriety checkpoint will be held in Elkhart County this Friday evening, Aug. 24. Motorists are asked to have their driver’s license and vehicle registrations available when entering the checkpoint. This will help minimize the amount of time spent at the checkpoint. …read more.

It appeared for a time Monday night that the Warsaw Common Council would again table any action on amending the city’s itinerant merchants ordinance. Discussions on fees and timetables for purchasing permits began to take on new life as council members debated fees. The ordinance was first brought for discussion on June 15 when a …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at the Tri-County shooting range on Saturday around 5 p.m. According to Indiana Conservation Officer Nathan Hooley, Joseph Miretti was firing his Ruger 22/45 MKII pistol which he had altered by mounting a vertical foregrip to it. This type of foregrip is typically used on …read more.

It took a special meeting so all five Syracuse Park Board members could be present to vote, but the new Syracuse youth complex officially has a name. It is the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex. The Syracuse Park Board on Monday night approved the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex after the recently deceased Harold Schrock, a summertime …read more.

Through time, creeks can become jammed with falling debris, such as trees and limbs. So, who is in charge of removing and cleaning such objects from county creeks? The county regulates drains, which includes most creeks and ditches, but not all of them. If all the landowners along a creek got together and agreed, they …read more.

    Police in Milford say they have arrested one female and know the identity of the male subject who ran from police this morning armed with a crossbow. Preliminary information at this time is that Kacynda Ione Northrup, 24, 4939 N. 700 E., Leesburg, has been charged with possession of methamphetamine plus she was wanted on an …read more.

As StaceyPageOnline.com continues to grow, we are adding more services to become your first and most reliable stop for all of your local news, sports, weather and now school updates. Today, we are happy to launch school delays and cancellations for your additional convenience. The alert system, located at the top of each page, is …read more.

Fog and sun are being blamed for an accident at Old Road 30 and SR 13 early this morning. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department report, Loren Pruitt, 65, of Warsaw, was eastbound on Old 30 approaching SR 13 when he planned to turn north onto the SR 13. Pruitt said he was not …read more.

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association announces the launch of the new HBA Indiana – Warsaw Region at a Sept. 20 kick-off event. Registration is open for the event to be held at Grace College Orthopaedic Capital Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20. A leadership team of about 15 professional women in the region joined …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers investigated an ATV accident that occurred around 3:45 p.m. Sunday. According to Conservation Officer Guido Tims, Sam Gagnon of Rochester was operating an ATV in a field at 1133 Spatzen Nest Ct. in Rochester when the vehicle hit a bump. After hitting the bump, Gagnon’s right foot slipped off of the foot …read more.

(UPDATE: StaceyPageOnline.com has learned that a continuance may have been granted for this trial, effectively delaying it until January.) A jury trial is set to begin at 9 a.m. tomorrow in Kosciusko County Superior Court I in a case of illegal professional gambling. James Lee Sparks, 38, 2032 W. Lake Park Dr., Warsaw, was arrested …read more.

Crossroads RV is excited to announce the construction of a new corporate headquarters building at its facilities in Topeka, Ind. The division of Thor Industries produces a wide variety of exceptional fifth-wheel and towable RVs. The new building will be 22,000 square feet. “We are grateful for the continued support we receive and the partnership …read more.

As Warsaw continues to develop a bike-walk program, local bicycle enthusiasts are doing what they can to help bring awareness to motorists and cyclists alike about the safety of sharing the roads. The city of Warsaw has obtained grants to create bicycle lanes along Smith Street and are continuing to expand the bike routes along …read more.

Showcase your business at the upcoming Taste & Trade Expo, this year set for Oct. 12-13, at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. This Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce event is open to members and non-members, but non-member will save by joining the chamber and exhibiting as a chamber member. And, memberships through the …read more.

Brandon J. Clawson, CR 300E, Syracuse, is being held at Pierceton Woods Juvenile Detention Center until his dispositional hearing set for this Wednesday morning. Clawson was initially charged with making bomb threats in April at Milford School. While school was not cancelled, several searches were made at the building including all book bags brought by students. Then an …read more.

Over the past two weeks, Warsaw Police have investigated over two dozen thefts of items from parked vehicles all over the city. The items taken have varied from purses and wallets to laptop computers and other electronics. On Friday, Aug. 17, Warsaw Police arrested Gene M. Poe, 28, of 316 S. Washington St., Warsaw, with …read more.

The family of a missing Warsaw teen is asking for the public’s help in locating the girl. Aurora Shoemaker, 18, 3699 N. 175 E., Warsaw, has been missing since Thursday, Aug. 16, when her family says she went for a walk alone and never returned. Aurora left with only the clothes she was wearing and …read more.

Paramedics and fire fighters were called to a motorcycle crash on Armstrong Road at about 1:40 p.m. Sunday. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department accident report, Leo M. Tanner, 66, of Elkhart, was driving through the S-curves of the road just east of Oswego when he drove off the side of the road and …read more.

Six area farmers were among 55 farmers honored last week for the work they do to promote soil health and water quality on their Indiana farms. These special Hoosier producers received the prestigious River Friendly Farmer conservation award during ceremonies at the Indiana State Fair. The award is sponsored by the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and …read more.

(AP) – Health officials in Indiana and Kentucky say they are investigating farms, distributors and retailers after an outbreak of salmonella that has sickened 150 people nationwide was linked to cantaloupe grown in the southwestern part of Indiana. Officials Friday advised all Indiana residents to discard cantaloupes purchased since July 7. The Kentucky Department of …read more.

The Indiana Department of Education announces the new 2012-2013 federal household size and income guidelines for free and reduced price meal programs. Under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Special Milk Programs, students unable to pay the full price for meals or milk receive the nourishment they need to stay healthy. Every local school …read more.

Local thespians are being sought by the Wagon Wheel Theatre for roles in upcoming holiday productions of “Oliver” and “I Want My Mummy!” Children and teens from ages 9 years to 18 years old are welcome to audition for parts on Saturday, Aug. 25. Auditions begin at noon at the Wagon Wheel. Auditions will consist of …read more.

As Warsaw continues to develop a bike-walk program, local bicycle enthusiasts are doing what they can to help bring awareness to motorists and cyclists alike about the safety of sharing the roads. The city of Warsaw has obtained grants to create bicycle lanes along Smith Street and are continuing to expand the bike routes along …read more.

After two years of waiting for a response, the state has learned it may be forced to close enrollment for the 42,000-plus people in the Healthy Indiana Plan beginning next year. Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Michael Gargano recently received notification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a division of the U.S. …read more.

Warsaw Police were unsuccessful in tracking down two suspects involved in breaking into two vehicles late Thursday afternoon. Warsaw Police and K-9 units tracked two suspects believed to be responsible for the break-ins. According to a police report, windows on two vehicles were smashed out and purses were stolen. Both vehicles were parked at the Fresenius …read more.

(UPDATE: INDOT has cancelled this road closing due to scheduling conflicts with Norfolk-Southern Railroad.) The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 13 in North Manchester, between Briarwood and Hillcrest Drive, was scheduled to be closed at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, to rebuild the railroad crossing, but that closure has been cancelled.

Two weeks ago, a delinquent sewer bill totaling $2,290.80 looked as if it would fall on Charles Allen to pay. Today, though, paperwork was shown to the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety proving Allen may not have been be to blame for the error after all. At the Aug. 3 B.O.W. meeting, Warsaw’s …read more.

Milford Police continue their investigating into what they are calling a “major theft” from a manufacturing facility there. Bison Manufacturing, located on South SR 15 in Milford, reported the theft occurred the night of Aug. 16 or the early morning hours of Aug. 17 Milford Town Marshal Rich Miotto reports air conditioners, refrigerators and various other …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Aug. 6, a theft report was taken from the address of 2799 N. Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Between July 23 and the date reported, an unknown suspect(s) removed two central air conditioning units that were located in front …read more.

For the ninth consecutive month, Indiana added private sector jobs with July’s increase totaling 3,300. For 2012, the rate of job growth in the Hoosier state (1.7 percent) continues to exceed the U.S. average (1.0 percent). Since July 2009, the low point of employment, Indiana has added more than 143,000 private sector jobs and has …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department and the Elkhart County Coroner’s Office are investigating the death of an adult female found deceased inside an Elkhart home. The woman, identified as 26-year-old Gabriela Avila-Claros, was found deceased inside of the residence at 29118 Norman Ct. on Thursday. An autopsy was performed today, however, the cause of death …read more.

(UPDATE: The suspect in this case has unofficially been identified as Dennis Weaver.) A substantial marijuana growing operation found near Milford on Aug. 1 is now in the hands of the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office. According to Indiana State Police Marijuana Eradication Team Coordinator Trooper Brian Hoffman, police served a search warrant and located over …read more.

Medics were called to an Atwood business Thursday night for an industrial accident. The incident was reported at approximately 7:45 p.m. at Crystal Lake Egg Products, 6500 W. Crystal Lake Rd. Atwood Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS were summoned to the scene where the victim reportedly caught her arm in a piece of machinery. The victim …read more.

In an effort to better promote the Brookpoint Inn, Ben Plickerd asked the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals to allow him to erect an off-premise sign. “We need more off-site signage,” said Plikerd, owner of the inn. “Twenty percent of people in this town do not know there’s a hotel here.” The variance request by …read more.

Approximately 2,500 people are expected to visit the Village at Winona this weekend for an Antique Car Festival. The annual festival provides opportunity to view the heritage of the automobile among the architectural treasures of the restored Village at Winona. Geared especially of pre-World War II vehicles, the festival also features entertainment and food. Saturday’s …read more.

Warsaw Police and K-9 units are now tracking two suspects believed to be responsible for a break-in to a vehicle. Police are in the Forest Park Mobile Home Park where they are searching for two male suspects who are believed to be responsible for breaking windows on at least one vehicle and stealing a purse. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Marion, Marshall and Delaware counties now join 20 previously identified counties where cases of variant influenza A (H3N2v) have been confirmed. The total number of cases, however, remains at 138, as announced earlier this week. The Indiana State Department of Health recently found some duplication in the samples submitted to the State Laboratory …read more.

Wings, Etc. in Warsaw will soon be moving to a more visible location and the change means more offerings for the public. Manager Jeff Lawson tells StaceyPageOnline.com that the restaurant will be moving to the former Blockbuster building in the Lake Village Shopping Center on Warsaw’s east side. Renovations on the new location are underway …read more.

Last year in Indiana there were 140 fatalities and more than 2,000 injuries that were attributed to alcohol-related crashes. Impaired driving is one of the most devastating, yet preventable crimes committed in Indiana and nationwide. While impairment at any level may still be an offense, it is illegal in all 50 states to drive with …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Recent rains have helped relieve drought conditions across parts of Indiana, although an updated federal report still lists nearly half the state in at least extreme drought. The new U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday says about 17 percent of Indiana is in the worst category with exceptional drought. That designation covers …read more.

  The National Weather Service office in Northern Indiana released this photo of a shelf cloud as it approached the office in northwest Indiana. According to the NWS, shelf clouds form as warm, moist air rises along the front edge of a gust front and are associated with severe thunderstorms. These clouds are especially prevalent when …read more.

Warsaw Police are investigating an accident that happened in the westbound lane of U.S. 30 and backed up traffic for a while this morning. Although details are not yet available, the accident happened at the stoplight at CR 250 East. No other details are available.