A Goshen attorney has filed an appearance on behalf of Dr. Dane Miller in a civil case charging his former business partner in Winona Restoration Partners LLC of wrongfully obtaining real estate and mishandling financial information and documents. John Ulmer filed the appearance on July 31 in Kosciusko Superior Court 1. Ulmer joins the law team …read more.

A clerical error on the city’s behalf saved a Warsaw couple from a wastewater bill of over $9,000, but another Warsaw resident may not get as lucky. At the July 20 meeting of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety, Robert and Janet Shull were told they did not have to pay any of …read more.

Graffiti was found spray painted on three buildings of a Warsaw business Thursday morning and Warsaw Police Department’s gang investigator is working the case. Carl Weaver of Warsaw Engineering and Fabricating Inc., located at 2780 E. Durbin St., reported finding the graffiti early Thursday. According to WPD Public Information Officer Lt. Kip Shuter, black paint …read more.

Local Band Fair Fjola took first place in Thursday night’s Battle of the Bands competition in Fort Wayne. The band, made up of lead vocalist Sabastian Coria, who also plays rhythm guitar; Veronica Coria on mandolin, ukulele and backup vocals; guitarist Samy Coria; keyboardist and vocalist Eileen Coria Gillis; drummer Sam Gillis; and lead guitarist Tyler Reinholt …read more.

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Kenosha Beef International Ltd. is recalling nearly 19 tons of frozen bacon-cheeseburger patties because they may contain pieces of gasket material. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall Thursday on behalf of the Wisconsin company. The USDA says the products being recalled are 2-pound cartons containing six patties of Sam’s …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputies say a man failed to yield the right-of-way and caused a near head-on collision Thursday near Claypool. Shortly after 4 p.m., police say Herman Frauhiger Jr., 79, of Claypool, was eastbound on Hoppus Road when he pulled into the path of a pickup truck, driven by Matt Poe, 41, Claypool. …read more.

Quentyn Carpenter of Bourbon notched the top finish among area entrants in the boys’ field at the AJGA Stonehenge Junior Open as the three-round tournament concluded Thursday. Carpenter, who is headed into his senior year as a standout golfer at Triton High School, finished in a tie for 26th place in the final standings. He …read more.

This year’s tournament to benefit the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund will be Friday, Sept. 7, at Stonehenge and teams are now being sought. The shotgun start tournament is open to the first 30 teams registering for 8 a.m. tee time and the first 30 for the 1 p.m. tee time. The cost is $500 per team for …read more.

Charles Christie, 56, of Warsaw, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital for treatment after his motorcycle was struck by a city vehicle. A medical transport team from South Bend witnessed the accident and the medics on board administered care to the patient until Multi-Township EMS arrived on scene. One of the South Bend medics told …read more.

This Friday evening, big-time bike racing comes to First Friday in the Warsaw Downtown Classic Criteriums. << See the Stacey Page Calendar for this event >> If you’ve seen the Sunday races on the island in Winona Lake during the Fat & Skinny Bike Festival in May then you know what is in store. If …read more.

Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton says he will file a warrant for Brad Lee Niles Jr., 25, who failed to appear for his sentencing. Niles, of North Webster, was to appear in Kosciusko Circuit Court before Judge Rex Reed at 10 a.m. today to be sentenced for two counts of felony forgery, two counts of …read more.

Dry conditions in the first half of 2012 have impacted much of the region. The hot and dry weather in June and July have only intensified on-going drought conditions across the area. Severe to extreme drought conditions are present across much of Northern Indiana, Southern Lower Michigan and Northwest Ohio, with drought conditions across most …read more.

The Annual Chamber Golf Outing has been a traditional summer activity and fundraiser for the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce for many years. It’s a time for community leaders to network and have a good time together over a game of golf. This year the outing was held at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club on …read more.

Indiana State Police Marijuana Eradication Team Coordinator Trooper Brian Hoffman tells StaceyPageOnline.com today that, despite finding a substantial amount of marijuana near Milford, no arrest has yet been made. Hoffman says the ISP M.E.T. served a search warrant just before 9 a.m. Wednesday at a home on CR 800 North, Milford. The occupant of the …read more.

A quartet of area golfers, including standouts Jon Schram of Warsaw and Quentyn Carpenter of Bourbon, made the cut Wednesday after the second round of the AJGA Stonehenge Junior Open. Schram and Carpenter, each the top players for their respective prep teams at Warsaw Community and Triton high schools,  both sit at six-over 148 through …read more.

The opportunity for northern Indiana residents to have their prehistoric artifacts (arrowheads, Indian stones, etc.) and historic Native American artifacts (bead work, pottery, etc.) identified, authenticated and evaluated will take place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive. A portion of the Bickel Collection …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools “Back to School Days” will take place on Monday, Aug. 6 from noon to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, August 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The office staff and computer lab will be available for those who have not previously registered online, for parents needing additional information for the 2012-2013 school …read more.

Not satisfied with a ruling that would have the former executive director of the Kosciusko Board of Realtors paying back only a fraction of what she stole, Prosecutor Dan Hampton says a hearing on the matter will be held in the near future. In Kosciusko County Superior Court II on June 20, Elizabeth Kennedy, 52, was …read more.

Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton is in the process of bringing an accelerant dog back to Kosciusko County. Former Warsaw Fire Department Fire Marshal Michael Wilson had the first and so far the only ATF trained and certified accelerant dog when he was with WFD. Bailey, a black Labrador, worked with WIlson from 2003 until …read more.

Traffic concerns in downtown Warsaw have long plagued everyone from business owners to employees to those who do business there. But in recent months, city officials have taken a hands-on approach to address the issues and begin to take the steps to ease the woes. The Warsaw Traffic Commission met this morning to review results …read more.

After well over a month, Fox Farm Road in Warsaw has re-opened today. Kevin Denlinger, systems coordinator for the city of Warsaw, announced the re-opening today upon the completion of paving. Fox Farm Road, between Lake Street (Old US 30) and County Road 150 West, was closed to through traffic on June 6 for the …read more.

A Silver Lake resident has proven himself as one of the best of the rodeo cowboys in his age group. Coleman Rude, the son of Thomas and Kathy Rude, was named Indiana state champion bull rider for 2012 at the Indiana High School Rodeo Association state finals earlier this summer. He went on to the …read more.

Activities are underway for the United Way of Kosciusko County 2012 Campaign. The goal for this year’s annual fund drive has been established at $2.18 million; it is simply a target for the campaign cabinet.  The involvement of existing partners and new participating businesses will make every attempt so the goal can be reached. This …read more.

The two at-large seats on the Wawasee Community School Corp. Board of Trustees are up for election in November. Filing began July 25 and will close at noon Friday, Aug. 24. These seats are currently held by Mike Wilson, District 1 (Tippecanoe Township), and George Gilbert, District 2 (Turkey Creek Township). Both have filed for re-election. Any resident within …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.

It would take too long to pay off, so the Wawasee Community School Corp. Board of Trustees voted not to have geothermal installed at Wawasee Middle School. The vote was taken during a special meeting of the school board late Tuesday afternoon in the Warrior Room at Wawasee High School. The board had been considering …read more.

Chad Howard and Catherina Li, after the storms passed and the skies cleared, thundered their way atop the leaderboard Tuesday after the opening round of the AJGA Stonehenge Junior Golf Open. Early-morning thunderstorms delayed the start of the tourney about an hour and a half before the field of 144 golfers took to the par …read more.

A Ligonier woman is charged with bilking a popular festival and a business out of more than $136,000; money that she said she used to buy Longaberger baskets and alcohol. Tamara Deel, 42, appeared in a Noble County courtroom earlier this week to face the charges of C felony theft, C felony fraud on a …read more.

The 2012 Pierceton Days festival is set to kick off at noon Friday, Aug. 3, and continue through Saturday evening. Vendors and a carnival, provided by Beer’s and Jessup’s, will be operational by noon Aug. 3. Food, crafts and rides can be enjoyed all day between the other entertainment. Both will open again Saturday at …read more.

Police initially reported that a bomb was located at Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware in Columbia City Tuesday evening and they asked everyone to avoid the area. The initial call went out at about 2:45 p.m. Today, the event is still under investigation, but more information has been obtained. Now, authorities say they were initially called to …read more.

An annual cornhole tournament to benefit Riley Children’s Hospital will be held in Warsaw on Saturday, Aug. 25, and teams are now being registered. Registration and rules review will begin at 10 a.m. with the tournament starting at 11 a.m. The first 40 teams to pay will play and the top three teams will earn …read more.

Callie is a 90-pound Great Dane mix that is 6.5 years old and perfect. Callie would do well as an only dog, but she does get along fine with respectful dogs. She is patient with older kids and enjoys the quiet life with a family. Callie is looking for a home to complete this life’s …read more.

The 2012 Kosciusko Republican Golf  Outing will be held Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Rozella Ford Golf Course, 1700 Rozella Road, Warsaw. This year the golfer’s package of breakfast, lunch and golf fees will be available for $75 per person or $300 for a foursome. Breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start …read more.

It’s the corporate world taking on – well, the corporate world in a full on game of Corporate Dodgeball. The United Way fundraising event is slated for Tuesday, Aug. 7, when 16 teams will take the floor in an effort to become the ultimate dodgeball champion. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Lakeview …read more.

Summer is not over yet, and there is still plenty to do and see this summer. August and September is full of fun activities and events around Kosciusko County. Pierceton’s Town Fair will be Aug. 3-4. Events start at noon and include a car show, parade, church and Lions Club food tents, live music, craft …read more.

While members of the Milford Town Council ponder Marshal Rich Miotto’s request that they give the town’s top local law enforcement official a take-home vehicle, StaceyPageOnline.com and The Mail-Journal are inviting residents to weigh in on the issue. All of the responses received will be forwarded to town council president Doug Ruch before the next …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is swearing in new patrol and corrections officers today and a local man is among them. Corrections Officer Patrick Morganthaler is a 1982 graduate of Wawasee High School and attended Vincennes University. He is one of five new officers being sworn in at 1:30 p.m. today in the Elkhart County …read more.

Following the biggest announcement of the regular meeting that the long-standing burn ban was lifted, Kosciusko County Commissioner learned today that, on Monday, the assessor’s office mailed out Form 11 notices, better known as reassessments. The reassessments are effective as of March 1. County Assessor Laurie Renier said Form 11’s were sent out for 52,339 parcels. …read more.

The burn ban that has been in effect in Kosciusko County since June 15 has finally been lifted. Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning ended the ban after the area finally received some much needed rain over the past week. All burn restrictions for trash, yard debris and even campfires are no longer in effect, however, …read more.

Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers and sheriff’s deputies made another drug arrest Monday following a recent investigation. Alfonso Ramos, 32, 1824 Sharon St., Warsaw, was arrested at his residence Monday night on drug warrants. Ramos was preliminarily charged with felony dealing marijuana as well as conspiracy to deal marijuana stemming from multiple marijuana purchases …read more.

(A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officer has reportedly located the girl as of this morning.) A local grandmother is asking for the public’s help in locating her missing 14-year-old granddaughter. Ruby Snyder tells StaceyPageOnline.com that her granddaughter, Jordan Hughes, was given permission on Sunday to go to Center Lake Park at about 7:15 p.m. It …read more.

A pursuit brought police officers from various agencies near Milford Monday night as they tried to find a vehicle that refused to stop for Warsaw City Police officers. One person was seriously hurt after being ejected from the vehicle during the pursuit, which began in Warsaw. According to officers on scene, Warsaw City Police Officers …read more.

Warsaw’s competitive water ski team, the Lake City Skiers, is about more than just tricks and jumps — the bi-weekly shows include comedy, dances and a lot of teamwork. Each year’s shows have a theme — this year, the performance is filled with drama. This year’s theme focuses on the drama surrounding the new “show …read more.

Although the Kosciusko County Jail Museum is housed in the old county jail and contains many displays and artifacts from its time of incarcerating criminals, the museum aims to collect and preserve historical materials of all kinds. Currently, the museum is preparing to celebrate “The Art of the Cords.” The Jail Museum is looking into …read more.

The Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, in conjunction with the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, is teaming up to demonstrate surgical procedures and give presentations during the fair, which runs Aug. 3-19 in Indianapolis. For the 28th year, these two groups will demonstrate spay and neuter surgeries, to explain the importance of  spaying and neutering …read more.

On May 12, Winona Lake Police Officer Joe Bumbaugh watched his partner pass away and felt his world cave in. Hugo, his beloved, faithful partner in crime, died of complications from cancer. Less than 48 hours after losing Hugo, Bumbaugh told StaceyPageOnline.com, “I’m going to miss him. I don’t think people understand the bond between …read more.

Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in a crash that happened just west of CR 700 West on CR 400 North today. Shortly after 3 p.m. authorities received the call that a vehicle crashed into a utility pole and into a field. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies on scene say the two occupants …read more.

Fred Helfrich moved to Warsaw when he was a third-grader and only left briefly to live in Indianapolis after college. “It’s home,” Helfrich said of Warsaw. “I have no desire to live anywhere else.” In fact, Helfrich has lived in the area for over 50 years and recently got involved in making the Warsaw and …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Family Carnival event in Central Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3. The carnival will host activities for the entire family, including a Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo animal show, roving entertainment, games, face painting, balloon art, caricature artists, a dunk tank, inflatables …read more.

A domestic dispute leads to a substantial drug find by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies Sunday night. Travis James Johnson, 35, of Warsaw, was arrested when officers were called to a domestic disturbance occurring in a vehicle in the area of CR 200 North and Bell Drive, north of Warsaw. Deputy Jim Smith located the vehicle …read more.

A Mentone sobriety checkpoint conducted Friday night led to several violations, but two noteworthy arrests were also made. Officers from all over Kosciusko County converged in Mentone Friday evening to conduct one of several summertime DUI sobriety checkpoints to curb drunk driving, but it also unveiled two wanted individuals who were taken into custody. The …read more.

A Plymouth man landed in the Kosciusko County Jail Friday after an alleged incident of stalking. Warsaw Police say that at around 5:45 p.m. July 27, Siamuel A. Stemen, 27, 722 E. LaPorte St., Plymouth, deliberately violated a protective order by stalking and ramming his wife’s vehicle on East Market Street in Warsaw. Police say the …read more.

The amazing postseason run by the Warsaw Little League Senior All-Star baseball team came to an end late Saturday night in Portage. One win short of a state championship. Warsaw knocked off defending state champion Portage 4-2 in the semifinals Saturday before falling 10-0 to South Bend in the title tilt late Saturday night. The …read more.

Trouble continues to mount for a Warsaw man already facing a felony battery charge for his role in a May 18 bar fight. Garrett Joe Swanson, 29, was supposed to appear in court last Thursday for a pre-trial conference hearing but instead, his attorney filed for a continuance. On Friday, Swanson was hit with six …read more.

The Kosciusko County Dive Team was called to Whitley County Saturday evening to help locate the body of a teenager believed to have drowned in Troy Cedar Lake. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is investigating the case. Officers were first called to Troy Cedar Lake in Whitley County at about 6:50 p.m. Saturday. A 15-year-old …read more.

A couple who had been enjoying a wedding reception ended their night in the hospital. According to Byron Conley, William Jenkins, 23, of Sidney, and Ashley Templeton, 30, of Warsaw, left the reception just for a short motorcycle ride when they collided with a deer. It happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 29. Initially, emergency …read more.

Friday night was a first for several band members that took to the Piere’s stage. It wasn’t that a bunch of rookies were playing their first gigs in front of a disinterested audience, but the curious in the Fort Wayne club got to see a little history unfold. Clint Lowery, Morgan Rose, Rek Mohr and …read more.

Strong pitching and some dynamite defense propelled the Warsaw Little League Senior Baseball All-Star team to perfection in pool play Friday night in the State Finals in Portage. The Warsaw squad, made up of players from Warsaw Community High School and Wawasee High School, defeated Brownsburg 8-4 to finish a perfect 3-0 in pool play …read more.

A semi struck a utility pole in Syracuse Friday evening knocking out power all along SR 13. According to reporter Rebekah Whirledge, who is on scene, NIPSCO crews are now repairing the problem. The semi struck a utility pole in front of Taco Bell. NIPSCO has not said how long the power will be out.

Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer today approved a purchase agreement between Oakwood Receiver Ian Rolland and Oakwood purchasers during a status hearing. The purchase agreement allows Dr. J. R. Parent and his sons two months to decide whether they want to proceed with the purchase and on what terms. Tom Yoder, attorney …read more.

Elkhart County authorities have determined that no foul play was involved in the Sunday death of a 27-year-old Wakarusa man. On Sunday, July 22, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department and the Elkhart County Coroner’s office began an investigation into the death of Bryan Kolski. Kolski was found deceased at the bottom of a stair case …read more.

Parents, there is choice in education. If your child attended a public school last year or is entering kindergarten, the state of Indiana now provides money to send children to private schools. Come to Warsaw Community Public Library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, for this “School Voucher Program.” This event is free and open to all …read more.

The Indiana State Police and the Plymouth F.O.P. #195 will be conducting the 10th Annual Pack-a-Backpack at the Plymouth Wal-Mart, located on U.S. 30, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4. Police will be collecting school supplies such as glue, scissors, crayons, backpacks, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cindy Hoye’s life has revolved around fairs since she was a child growing up just 10 minutes from the Indiana State Fairgrounds, but for the past year, that lifelong love has been tainted by tragedy. Now, the executive director of the Indiana State Fair Commission says she is trying to help the …read more.

CHICAGO – The Rinker Family Foundation of Syracuse, Ind., was presented the Patron Award by Shriners Hospitals for Children® for their generous program of philanthropy to the Shriners Hospital in Chicago. The award was recently presented to the family by Mark Niederpruem, administrator of the Chicago hospital, at an onsite ceremony. Shriners Hospitals for Children, …read more.

The number of children diagnosed with autism has risen 78 percent in the last decade. Based on a report by the Centers for Disease Control, in 2012, it was announced the incidence had climbed to 1 in 88 children. The Lakes Area Autism Network was established in January 2012 for the purpose of providing support …read more.

The Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund is gearing up for it’s annual golf fundraiser coming up on Sept. 7. KCCCF is used to help local families and individuals coping with cancer. Monies from the fund help pay for mortgages and rent, utilities, insurance, food and even prescription medications and travel expenses. The 2012 golf fundraiser …read more.

[youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0vzqVELrAE] The Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two special programs featuring supervised tours to the site at Salamonie Reservoir where Monument City once stood. The site of the former town has drawn recent attention after being exposed this summer due to low water levels in the reservoir caused by drought. DNR officials temporarily …read more.

Kosciusko County, and most of Indiana and the Midwest, has experienced one of the worst droughts in recent memory. Until the last couple of weeks, rainfall since May usually consisted of quick pop up showers evaporated by the hot summer sun. Recent rain showers have helped, especially considering they either occurred overnight or the sun …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On July 8, a residence at 3104 E. Wooster Rd. Lot 46, Pierceton, reported a theft. Sometime between 5 a.m. on July 7 and 1:15 a.m. on July 8, an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the residence.  Once inside, the …read more.

A slow start turned into another dominating display by the Warsaw Little League Senior Baseball All-Star team Thursday in the state tournament. The squad once it going routed Franklin 16-4 in the second day of pool play action in Portage. Warsaw, made up of players from Warsaw Community High School and Wawasee High School, bounced …read more.

Some of the best junior golfers in the country will descend on the area for the AJGA Stonehenge Junior Open July 31-Aug. 2. The event, one of the 90-95 put on by the American Junior Golf Association each year, will attract 144 top-notch competitors to the Stonehenge Golf Club in Warsaw. “The AJGA is the …read more.

The man charged with felony aggravated battery stemming from a May 18 bar fight was scheduled for a pretrial conference today in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1. But, like an initial hearing earlier, Garrett Joe Swanson did not appear in court. Swanson, 28, of Warsaw, is charged with a class B felony for allegedly punching …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An updated federal report shows that Indiana’s drought continues to worsen with nearly one-fifth of the state now in the grips of an “exceptional” drought. Thursday’s updated U.S. Drought Monitor map shows that despite rainfall in the past week about 19 percent of Indiana is experiencing an exceptional drought, which is the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chevrolet will use a new Corvette as this year’s pace car for the Brickyard 400. The Corvette ZO6 will be driven by Hollywood star Ron Howard and will top out at 198 mph. Camaros will be used as pace cars for this weekend’s other races in Indianapolis — for the Grand Am …read more.

Michelle Metzger wasn’t interested in attending college after graduating from Warsaw Community High School in 2006 — instead, she picked up and moved to Honduras. She first traveled to the country on a mission trip with World Compassion Network, a Warsaw organization aimed at mobilizing and assisting the church in responding to the needs of …read more.

For the second time in less than a month an attempted kidnapping has been reported in Kosciusko County. On Sunday, July 21, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Ben Sanders was called to Wizard of Oz Way in Cromwell. The complainant, a 32-year-old woman, reported an attempted assault and kidnapping of a juvenile had occurred the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating a series of thefts that have been occurring over the last two weeks around area lakes. Money, electronics and other items have been reported stolen from vehicles left unlocked and parked outside in the overnight hours. KCSD Public Information Officer Sgt. Chad Hill said in every instance the vehicles …read more.

Manager Dave Milligan could not have scripted a better start to the state tournament Wednesday for his Warsaw Little League Senior League All-Star team. Warsaw, executing well in every phase of the game, pounded past Auburn 12-2 in six innings as pool play started in the 10-team state event in Portage. “The boys just came …read more.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced its list of NAIA Scholar Teams, and Grace College was honored when all 14 Lancer programs earned the prestigious award. Grace earned the rare accomplishment of having every eligible team named a Scholar Team by the NAIA. Overall, the Lancers were tied for fourth in the nation …read more.

The results of Union Pacific’s Great Big Rollin’ Railroad Video Remake Contest were announced Tuesday in Omaha, Neb., and the results mean a local man will pursue his dream to become a character animator in Hollywood. Brock Boyts, formerly of Syracuse, and his wife, Nellie, were named the grand prize winners of the Union Pacific 150th …read more.

The K21 Health Foundation has awarded Kosciusko Lakes and Streams $200,000 to be used toward lake and stream research in Kosciusko County, focusing on blue-green algae. “Lakes and streams are vital to the community. We want to acknowledge how important water is to the health of residents in Kosciusko County. We’re thrilled to renew our …read more.

The city of Warsaw is currently developing a plan for the community’s bicycle and pedestrian system and on Thursday, an open house will give the public an opportunity to sound off on what they would like to see as part of the system. The purpose of the Warsaw + Winona Lake Bicycle and Pedestrian program is …read more.

You asked and the Warsaw Community Public Library has delivered. On Saturday, Aug. 4, WCPL is having an indoor Saturday book sale where hundreds of books, DVDs, CDs, books on tape and more will be available to the public at bargain prices. The one-day sale starts at 8 a.m. and will run through 3:30 p.m. …read more.

The Syracuse Park Foundation received positive updates regarding the Syracuse Youth Athletic Complex and the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail System during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent and executive director of the foundation, provided a brief slide show highlighting the progress at the athletic complex over the past year. In the last month, …read more.

An overheated motor caused smoke to fill the library of Syracuse Elementary School Tuesday night, but fortunately there was no damage. Wawasee Community School Corp. Superintendent Tom Edington tells StaceyPageOnline.com that a motor on an air handling unit overheated “but worked exactly how it was supposed to.” Edington said that the motor is designed to …read more.

Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is pleased to announce national recognition for the voter education portal “Who Are Your Elected Officials?” The one-of-a-kind tool is being showcased at an IT conference in San Diego by its developer, 39°north. Hoosiers can find out who is representing them from the federal government down to the township …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. In order for a public beach to be closed, both readings must exceed 235 colonies before a public beach is closed. These samples are taken each Monday …read more.

SPEEDWAY, Ind. (AP) — NASCAR fans visiting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for this weekend’s Brickyard 400 should leave their charcoal and firewood at home. Speedway officials have imposed a ban on outdoor burning that mirrors one ordered by the town of Speedway on June 28. The ban prohibits open burning including comfort fires or campfires …read more.

A lack of quorum resulted in three cases being tabled at Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting last Thursday night. There were three petitions for variances on the agenda. Dan List and Larry Coplen were the only board members present. Out of the five members, there must be three members to conduct business. Pitka Club …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will offer free community canoeing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, July 28, at Center Lake Beach, behind the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. All equipment will be provided and participants of all skill levels – including those wishing to canoe for the first time – are encouraged …read more.

At what appeared to be the final stages of Grace College’s severance with prison education in the state of Indiana, the school has opted to inherit Ivy Tech Community College’s role in managing the Department of Correction’s GED program. John Teevan, former director of the Prison Extension Program at Grace and current director of the …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com has listened to what our readers are saying and we are pleased to add a classifieds section to the website. Nowhere else will you find more affordable ways to reach so many people and spend so little money to get your message out. Sure, you could list your sale items, property and even jobs …read more.

Due to no advertised public hearings and no other business deemed urgent enough to discuss, the August regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission was canceled. It had been scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, in the county courthouse, Warsaw. Canceling APC meetings due to no new business is rare. Matt …read more.

People who suffer from seasonal allergies may notice their symptoms  intensify today. The National Weather Service reports today is a high-pollen day for weeds. For a list of all the U.S. locations forecast to have high pollen today in the coming days, visit the Pollen Hot Spots page. The NWS in Northern Indiana says this morning’s severe …read more.

A box of tissues had to be passed throughout the Warsaw Community School Board of Trustees meeting as members said goodbye to two administrators: Tom Kline, chief accountability officer, and Elaine Bultemeier, chief technology officer. Kline will be moving from the administration building to Madison Elementary School to be principal. “I don’t want to let …read more.

A Warsaw man was arrested early Monday morning on multiple felony charges including strangulation and threatening to kill police officers. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies were called at 2:17 a.m. Monday to 261 EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg, after central dispatch received a 9-1-1 call of a domestic battery. As officers were en route to the location …read more.

Emergency responders were called to West Main Street in Mentone on Monday where a car accident resulted in entrapment. The crash happened at the intersection of West Main Street (SR 25) and SR 19 at approximately 7:30 p.m. July 23. According to the police report, Simon N. Kaitei, 32, of Goshen, was northbound on SR …read more.

Monument City, a former town at Salamonie Lake that is visible this summer due to drought conditions affecting water levels in the reservoir, has been temporarily closed to all public access. The site drew attention over the weekend with statewide media reports that it is now visible after being submerged for decades at the flood …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s drought is stressing the state’s trees, leaving some prone to diseases and insect infestations and killing others outright as the hot, dry conditions linger. Forecasters say Indiana’s worst drought in decades may linger into this fall and the full impact of the drought on trees may not be known for months …read more.