Rascal is a 10- to 12-week-old terror mix who showed up on someone’s porch and needs a home. Weighing approximately 8 pounds now, Rascal will probably weight between 30 pounds and 40 pounds when full grown. He’s already been to a vet and is now up to date on his puppy shots and on heart …read more.

Elkhart, Ind. – Indiana Civil Rights Commission Deputy Director Joshua Brewster announced today that the agency has issued a finding that there is probable cause to believe that a former employee of Elkhart Rehabilitation Center was subject to unlawful discrimination because she was pregnant. An investigation stemming from an Oct. 26, 2011, compliant filed with …read more.

Several incidences of vandalism were reported on Friday, July 20, to the Milford Police Department. According to Milford Town Marshal Rich Miotto, the incidents occurred early in the morning. The first incident occurred at Milford School, West Emeline Street, where a window was broken. A second window was reported broken by Dora Pena at South West …read more.

Jerry Nolin is expecting to spend today and probably Wednesday and even Wednesday night on the roof of the Warsaw Dairy Queen, but he’s hoping the community will bail him out sooner rather than later. Nolin and his wife, Jane, own and operate Dairy Queen at 2304 E. Winona Ave. Shortly before 1 p.m. today, …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a boat accident which occurred on Mississinewa Reservoir in Wabash at about 5:20 p.m. Sunday, July 22. Mitchell Morris, 22, of Lafontaine, was boating with three other friends when he and two others decided to jump from their boat, which was traveling approximately 40 to 45 mph. The two who …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Hoosiers can begin tracking their vaccination records online. Officials with the Indiana State Department of Health plan to announce today the new service called MyVaxIndiana. They say it will allow residents to check their vaccinations from any computer. The online service is being paid for with a federal grant from the U.S. …read more.

A 40-year-old man allegedly attempted suicide Sunday night in the Leesburg gravel pit but was rescued by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies. According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, the man was found lying unconscious on a concealed water bank. The Leesburg gravel pit contains a large body of water that is surrounded by secluded trees …read more.

The Kosciusko County Eco Store, located inside the Recycling Depot, has many eco-friendly and recycled products that make great gifts for all occasions. Products include recycled glass, plastic bird feeders, cork bags and recycled jewelry.Store hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays. The store is …read more.

For two years, Milford Town Marshal Rich Miotto has peppered town council meetings with the request he and the department’s deputies be permitted to have take-home vehicles. Time and time again the council has objected. Now, Milford’s three council members are requesting taxpayer input on the issue. Miotto brought up the request again recently during …read more.

Since a July 6 hearing in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 in the case of Dr. Dane Miller v. his former business partner, Brent Wilcoxson, there have been two new developments in the case. Miller is suing Wilcoxson alleging his former partner in Winona Restoration Partners LLC wrongfully transferred 13 parcels of real estate to his …read more.

North Webster native Jessa Henry, 28, and her boyfriend, Zack Folan, 28, celebrate their chance meeting and how it grew into an incredible love story every day. The only thing that could possibly make it better is if their story is chosen as the grand prize winner in a 60 Second Love Story contest. The love …read more.

A single-vehicle crash Saturday in southern Kosciusko County that has left one person in serious condition was allegedly caused by a deer. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with other emergency personnel, responded to a 9-1-1 report along Packerton Road Saturday at approximately 7:46 p.m. The accident happened just south of SR 14.Upon arrival officers and …read more.

HUNTINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The drought gripping Indiana is offering a glimpse into history. Declining water levels at the Salamonie Reservoir have revealed the remnants of four town that were submerged when the reservoir was created in 1967. The remains of buildings and roadways once completely hidden by deep waters have surfaced amid extreme drought …read more.

DETROIT (AP) — A manufacturing problem at a company that makes fuel lines forced Ford to recall thousands of its brand-new Escape small SUVs and tell owners to stop driving them right away. Ford Motor Co. announced the recall Thursday, saying there was a risk of an engine fire. In documents filed by Ford and …read more.

People who use Indiana’s lakes and reservoirs for recreation should be aware that blue-green algae blooms have the potential to cause health problems in humans and animals. Blue-green algae blooms are a seasonal occurrence in some Indiana waters, fueled by summer heat, sunlight and fertilizer runoff from lawns and farms. Drought and low water levels …read more.

The Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team will make history Aug. 13 when it hosts Jimtown in the 2012 season opener. The contest will be the first for an LCA athletic team as a member of the Indiana High School Athletic Association. The private, faith-based school of about 130  students in grades 7-12  in Winona Lake …read more.

My favorite sports team to cheer for has always been the New York Yankees. Let me correct myself. My favorite sports team to cheer for used to be the New York Yankees. A slow-pitch softball team, appropriately enough called Warriors, changed all that for me in a short time Saturday night. I had the privilege …read more.

The Dixie set out on a special cruise this afternoon to honor the former owners and supporters who have kept the paddlewheel boat in operation since 1929. Birthday cake was served as the individuals responsible for saving the Dixie mingled and reminisced about the Dixie’s history. Karilyn Metcalf, president of Dixie Sternwheeler Inc., gave a …read more.

Who says you can’t mix Warsaw and Wawasee athletes together and have a cohesive, championship caliber team? Don’t tell the Warsaw Little League Senior Baseball All-Star team it doesn’t work. The talent-laden squad, a 50-50 mix of Tigers and Warriors, capped a dominating run through the District 14 All-Star tournament Friday night. The Warsaw-based team …read more.

New Life Christian Church in Warsaw is hosting the 4th Annual Russ Spangle Ride and Car Show this Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Heartline Pregnancy Center Inc., Warsaw. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at New Life Christian Church, 744 S. 325 E., Warsaw. Entry fees are  $12 per …read more.

Indiana hit a low point of employment in July 2009, but a recent release of the state’s Monthly Employment Report shows promise from the private sector. Since July 2009, Indiana’s private sector has added 37,500 jobs, a 6 percent increase that nearly doubles the nation’s average of 3.3 percent. This growth places Indiana 6th in …read more.

Tucked away in the cornfields west of Warsaw just might be the best kept secret in all of  auto racing. ML Motorsports. It might not be a secret for long though thanks to a committed owner, a confident and talented rookie driver and a shop crew full of hard-working, motivated individuals. ML Motorsports is making …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Although the private sector saw job growth of 6 percent in June, the unemployment rate increased for the first time in nearly a year. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says the June unemployment rate was 8 percent, up from 7.9 percent in May. Unemployment in the Hoosier state is still below …read more.

The driver of a van that was struck by a semi on U.S. 30 at CR 800 W., Atwood, escaped injury despite the seriousness of the impact. No details are yet available, but Atwood Fire, Multi-Township EMS and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies were on scene.

A collision between an Indiana Conservation Officer’s vehicle and a car happened at about 2:25 p.m. Friday on U.S. 30 at the Old Road 30 East intersection in Warsaw. Warsaw City Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the crash in the westbound lane. According to a WPD report, Holly White, 60, of Pierceton, …read more.

A Cromwell woman was arrested early today by officers of the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force. Regina R. Paluchniak, 48, 966 E. Pixie Parkway, was taken into custody by DTF officers at her home at 8:30 a.m. Paluchniak was preliminarily charged with felony possession of methamphetamine stemming from a June 2012 incident involving a meth lab …read more.

True to their word, the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety agreed to issue local resident Alisha Clayson a permit for her seasonal shaved ice business. Clayson has been asking the city for over a month to review its itinerant merchant fees to make it more feasible for local residents to do business within …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department announces officers will be increasing patrols in the lake regions of the county starting this weekend. Officers will be particularly concentrating on the Barbee Lake area after recent incidents of theft and reckless driving.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On July 16, 2012, residents on C17 Lane, Warsaw, reported thefts from several vehicles. Sometime during the early morning hours on Monday, July 16, an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the unlocked vehicles, removing the following items; two Garmin …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department announced today it is continuing an investigation regarding the fraudulent use of credit and debit cards that was first reported approximately three weeks ago. While today’s statement from KCSD does not specifically identify the investigation, on June 29 at least 31 employees of Symmetry Medical in Warsaw reported unauthorized access of …read more.

An ATV accident in Larwill late Thursday night seriously injured one man. Indiana Conservation Officers are Investigating the accident that happened at approximately 11 p.m. in Whitley County just northeast of Larwill. Whitley County Sheriff’s Department received the initial 911 call concerning the accident that occurred at a home on CR 650 West. When officers arrived …read more.

Local mom and Heartline Pregnancy Center staff member Emily Behny and her 5-year-old son, Aidan, joined two other HPC staff members today to create the first Indiana delegation for the Babies Go to Congress annual campaign in Washington, D.C. The delegation is part of Heartbeat International’s annual campaign. Angela Wood, HPC executive director; Behny, HPC …read more.

The Indiana RAP Corps, an AmeriCorps program funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, is now recruiting for the 2012-2013 program year. This program currently has members at eight Red Cross Chapters throughout north and central Indiana. Members of the Indiana RAP Corps work to increase community disaster preparedness and response by being …read more.

Warsaw and Wawasee schools are currently offering online registration for students returning to school this fall while Tippecanoe Valley and Whitko school corporations announce registration days and times. Tippecanoe Valley Registration for any Tippecanoe Valley school will be held at each school from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 1-2. High school …read more.

Lake City Bank, the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN), announced today that the Bank is committing $90,000 to Elevate Ventures for the Northern Indiana Regional Entrepreneurship Action Plan (REAP). The Northern Indiana REAP is a three-year program intended to focus on creating more new firms, help remove barriers that block emergence of …read more.

CLUNETTE, Ind. – Ask Craig Ganshorn how his corn crop is faring and he winces before replying. “Basically, it’s burnt up,” he says. Ganshorn, 62, who has farmed 500 acres of corn and soybeans here since 1976, is confronting the grim realities of a drought that he says is worse “by far” than the one …read more.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal weather forecasters predict the unusually hot dry weather that has gripped much of the nation will linger into fall, especially for the parched heartland. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s outlook for August through October shows that nearly every state likely will have hotter than normal temperatures. Much of the Midwest …read more.

Motorists are advised to drive with caution this morning as already reports of high water are being reported in several areas. Some of those areas are impassible. Although northern Indiana is finally getting some much needed rain, it’s coming down so hard and fast that flash flood warnings and advisories have been issued for most …read more.

Grace College graduate Stephen Copeland has co-authored a book entitled “Finally Free” about the life of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick. The book, which is a memoir of Vick’s life including his time in prison for being convicted of dogfighting charges, is due to be released Sept. 4. Copeland co-authored the book with Brett Honeycutt. …read more.

A female juvenile was struck by a car on Market Street near Fribley Field, Warsaw, and is now in serious condition. It happened at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Warsaw Police were called to the 700 block of East Market Street where 7-year-old Mikala Watkins was found semi-conscious lying in the road. The crash investigation found that …read more.

A collision between two SUVs on South SR 13 Wednesday near North Webster sent Mark E. Deister and Howard P. Fischer, both of Fort Wayne, to the hospital. Reported as a head on crash, the collision on SR 13 south of Barbee Road sent both vehicles rolling. Evidence at the scene and a witness say …read more.

The Department of Natural Resources and the state Department of Homeland Security have issued a Water Shortage Warning for all counties in Indiana due to drought conditions. Under the state’s Water Shortage Plan, notification letters are being sent to owners and operators of significant water withdrawal facilities calling on them to implement voluntary measures that …read more.

 Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers continued a warrant blitz today and took three local individuals into custody. DTF officers started serving warrants at the Westhaven Mobile Home Park in Warsaw today.  Undercover officers had previously purchased the prescription medication Hydrocodone at an undisclosed Warsaw location from Amanda Jo Fountain, 24, 3762 W. Old Road …read more.

The following results are from water samples 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 by …read more.

Camp Alexander Mack, Milford, is hosting Indiana Deaf Camp this week, July 16-20, offering deaf children and their hearing siblings plenty of opportunities for fun. Kids come from all over the U.S. and even the world. Many of these campers have made it to the camp through a fund created by the Indiana Lions Speech …read more.

Bob  Carlson has pretty much seen it all in his nearly four decades at the Maxwelton Golf Club in Syracuse. He would love to see an August that is cooler and wetter. Carlson is definitely not alone there, especially among those who make their livings operating golf courses in the area. Mother Nature and this …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is being re-featured to correct a reporter error. We apologize for the inconvenience.) A fundraiser for Isaiah 11 Ministry will be held Aug. 4 at Tractor Supply Co. in Warsaw. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The band, No Longer Us, will perform from 11 a.m. to …read more.

Drier-than-usual conditions have prompted the Syracuse-Wawasee Ministerial Association to drop anchor on using the Lillypad II for the Boat-In Worship services and sail on with a different plan. For now, and until there is sufficient rainfall to raise the level of the lake, Boat-In will be conducted on shore at Oakwood Park. “We’re disappointed that …read more.

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard announced plans this morning to pursue the 2018 Super Bowl. The 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee and community leaders met this morning to discuss the economic impact of this year’s Super Bowl — and they liked what they heard. An independent study estimates the economic impact of Super Bowl 46 …read more.

The Syracuse Town Council passed a resolution on a tax abatement request from Patrick Industries during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Patrick Industries, which is in the RV industry, recently purchased AIA, a local company, and plans to expand its operations into the former Liberty Homes building. The company requested a 10-year tax abatement …read more.

On June 29, Combined Community Services received a  Dekko Foundation grant of $150,000. With this grant, CCS was able to complete its building project and capital campaign debt free. Since CCS continues to operate on donations from the community and does not use any tax dollars for its programs, the grant will enable more services …read more.

Stacey, I read alot of news on the Internet and I especially enjoy your column, you write well. –  John Florentine via email Stacey, I enjoy reading your stories. You have a way of writing that keeps me interested. –PC Recycling Services On the announcement we well surprised 1 million page views and registered over …read more.

Recycling bins caused quite a stir at the North Webster Town Council meeting Tuesday evening. Summer and weekend residents were getting lots of heat for littering and dumping trash at the town’s recycling site. “They don’t want to carry their trash home with them and they don’t want to pay for trash pick-up, so they …read more.

Indiana was recognized as an All-Star state by the Military Voter Protection Project for taking significant efforts to promote and protect the voting rights of America’s military service members and their families. “Military members and their families make great sacrifices for our country, including relocating to military bases away from home and even overseas,” said …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mitch Daniels says he plans to ask his potential successors whether the state should set up a health care exchange. States have until Nov. 16 to submit a plan to the federal government for a health exchange. Daniels said Tuesday he does not want to make a decision that binds the …read more.

Two people were treated for injuries following a crash in the intersection of Detroit and Center streets in downtown Warsaw. The crash happened at about 3:23 p.m. when Nancy McMunn, 70, of Kuder Lane, Warsaw, disregarded the red light on Center Street and collided with a van, driven by Linda Leisring, 54, of Cincinnati, Ohio. …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southern Kosciusko County, effective under 4:30 p.m. At 3:32 p.m., NWS Doppler Radar indicated a severe thunderstorm moving east at 15 mph over the southern part of the county. The storm is capable of producing quarter size hail and damaging winds in excess of …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Warsaw police Department. On Monday, July 9, Warsaw Police were called to CVS Pharmacy, 100 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, where it was reported two armed men held employees by gunpoint and stole an undisclosed amount of drugs. Police say the two masked suspected …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers are currently investigating an alleged home invasion at Green Acres Mobile Home Park, Warsaw. According to a sheriff’s report, Sally Hobbs, 51, told police that at about 12 a.m. today, she was alerted by a rustling noise on her front porch. When she went to investigate, she said two men with …read more.

A diverse—and delicious—range of local restaurants were selected for the first-ever Northern Indiana Foodie Trail, launched this month by the Northern Indiana Tourism Development Commission in partnership with Midwest Living magazine. Twenty-eight restaurants from seven counties made the cut to be included on the trail, which provides visitors to Northern Indiana with an easy-to-follow guide …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert announces the hiring of a new deputy to the sheriff’s department roster. Deputy Sheriff Tom Waikel fills a vacancy within the sheriff’s department road patrol division. Deputy Sheriff Waikel began his law enforcement career in 2005 as a reserve officer with the Milford Police Department. He was later hired as …read more.

  Farmers across the United States hoped for rain in July 2012 as a drought of historic proportions parched key commodity crops, including corn, soybeans, and wheat. On July 11, the United States Department of Agriculture announced that more than 1,000 counties in 26 states qualified as natural disaster areas—the largest total area ever declared a disaster …read more.

The Grace College campus is annual host to the MasterWorks Festival, a month-long intensive summer training program that focuses on instruction in the performing arts from a Christian worldview. It was co-founded in 1997 by Artistic Director of the Christian Performing Artists’ Fellowship Dr. Patrick and Barbara Kavanaugh and Dr. James and Mary Jeane Kraft. Originally the festival …read more.

A discussion concerning problems on two EMS lanes in the Barbee Lake chain came before the Kosciusko County Commissioners on Tuesday. Greg Mitchell, who lives on EMS B48 Lane, said there are problems with people using the lane, which is public but privately maintained. Mitchell said children are using the lane to ride four-wheelers and …read more.

The city of Warsaw is currently developing a plan for the community’s bicycle and pedestrian system.  The purpose of this plan is to create a strategy to increase bicycle and pedestrian activity and safety.  Ultimately, the plan will provide guidelines for the location and type of proposed facilities throughout the city of Warsaw and the …read more.

First discussed on June 15 at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety, itinerant merchants who reside within Kosciusko County but out of the city limits of Warsaw will be getting a break on fees. Alisha Clayson came before the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on June 15 requesting that the city …read more.

Once again, the Kosciusko County Commissioners have extended the burn ban in light of continuing drought conditions. At this morning’s regular commission meeting, Bob Conley, Brad Jackson and Ron Truex unanimously voted to extend the ban through July 31. That is also the date of the next regular meeting of the commissioners where the matter …read more.

A new orthopedic company coming to Warsaw was granted tax abatements Monday night that will ultimately total a city contribution of $162,763. The abatements were voted on unanimously by the city council after they approved the area at 4130 Corridor Dr., Warsaw, an economic revitalization area. Iconacy Orthopedic Implants LLC plans to move into a …read more.

Despite a perpetual drought that has left most of Indiana and other parts of the country in record dry conditions, Indiana American Water Operation Superintendent Chris Harrison says Warsaw’s water supply is still operating below capacity. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer invited Harrison to attend Monday night’s regular meeting of the Warsaw City Council  and provide …read more.

Dixie Days kicks off in North Webster next weekend and there are a lot of actives on tap. Ski Bees Webster Lake Ski Bees will perform a special, free waterski show for Dixie Days on Saturday, July 28, at North Webster Town Park on Webster Lake. The pre-show begins at 5:30 p.m. and the show …read more.

(AP) — The drought gripping the United States is the widest since 1956, according to new data released Monday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Fifty-five percent of the continental U.S. was in a moderate to extreme drought by the end of June, NOAA’s National Climactic Data Center in Asheville, N.C., said in its …read more.

Kosciusko County Central Dispatch says a power outage has been reported that, at one point, affected customers in Warsaw and as far north as Milford. The operations department at Kosciusko REMC reports that NIPSCO was switching lines around and was unable to handle the load they were moving which resulted in the outage. Emily Cowan, …read more.

SOUTH BEND – United States Attorney David Capp announced today the filing of a complaint against the city of Plymouth, Ind., to defend the employment rights of Air Force reservist Robert D. DeLee under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). Subject to certain conditions, USERRA requires employers to promptly re-employ …read more.

The annual Tools For School giveaway through Combined Community Services is slated for Aug. 8, and the program is getting a boost this year from another organization. For this year’s Tools For School program, CCS is partnering with the Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross. It’s all possible through yet another program known …read more.

Country legend Neal McCoy will take Warsaw’s Central Park by storm as he headlines the free Country Music Concert on Friday at the Glover Pavilion.  No tickets are needed and seating in the park is first-come, first-served. Upcoming country artist Tyler Farr, known for his recent single Hot Mess will open the show at 6:30 p.m. Neal …read more.

Storms have provided some overdue rain for northern Indiana, unfortunately Kosciusko County missed out on the glory. The National Weather Service says South Bend received 2.11 inches of rain on Saturday. Granger reportedly received 2.5 inches of rain in a 15-minute afternoon downpour that created near blinding sheets of rain. It was the first measurable …read more.

An Elkhart County RV maker is seeking an abatement that would allow the addition of nearly 450 jobs. Forest River Inc. plans to go before the Goshen City Council Tuesday night to ask for the tax break on a proposed expansion. Forest River plans to upgrade facilities and hire additional employees at its plants in …read more.

There is no denying Sevendust has an unofficial residence in Fort Wayne. An adoring crowd at Piere’s Friday night welcomed the boys back to the venue the band has rocked for over a decade, and it was like old times all over again. Anyone who has ever been to a Sevendust show knows there isn’t …read more.

The 10th annual Kosciusko County Community Fair Sale of Champions saw the exchange of $65,575 as 4-H members sold their Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion livestock projects. Following are the livestock sold and the prices each sold for: Grand Champion Broilers Name: Emily Harden Year in 4-H: 9th Town: Warsaw Club: MIlford Helping Hands …read more.

The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana is calling for isolated showers and thunderstorms between the 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. hours to be ending late this evening. Temperatures will fall into the mid 70s and winds will be out of the southwest at 5 mph to 10 mph. Just before 2 p.m. today the …read more.

Yes, it was a double points weekend at Hire Park on Saturday. Yes, it was hot outside. And yes, there was a greater purpose among the action at Hire Park BMX in Warsaw. No question. The ‘Race For Life’ is an annual fundraiser put on by the Hire Park staff to raise research aid for …read more.

Residents of Syracuse, Wawasee and Tippecanoe lakes vowed to “take the lake(s) back” and even accused the law enforcement division of the Department of Natural Resources of violating the laws themselves. During the 40-minute annual meeting of the Syracuse Lake Association this morning, the DNR came under fire by those upset with recent beefed up …read more.

The driver of a car that left an off ramp and rolled at least twice was lucky to escape injury. The accident was in the eastbound ramp of U.S. 30 at SR 15 in Warsaw. It happened at approximately noon Saturday. Warsaw Police officers say Justin Stookey, 18, of Zimmer Road, Warsaw, looked down at …read more.

Coming from several states and forever united by a common bond of serving together during the Vietnam War, some former members of a U.S. Army platoon met for their annual ceremony July 13. It was held by the flagpoles near the main entrance of Jellystone Campground north of Pierceton. This was the 12th year for …read more.

Indiana Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Julia A. Wickard has announced that 22 counties are authorized for emergency grazing of the Conservation Reserve Program. Among the counties approved for CRP emergency grazing regionally are: Allen, Fulton, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble and Wabash. The CRP emergency grazing authorization for 2012 is effective immediately and currently …read more.

The Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory Board approved the 2013 operations and equipment replacement budgets during its regular monthly meeting Thursday night. Fire Chief Mickey Scott told the board the proposed budget reflected a 3 percent increase in salaries with an overall increase of 4.44 percent. The majority of the increase reflects expected increases in …read more.

Warsaw Police were involved in a drug investigation that culminated in the arrests of two people today. Police officers followed up on information they received concerning two individuals selling their own medications for profit. Edward Conley, 74, and Holly Neher, 33, both of Warsaw, were arrested after selling prescription medication to undercover officers in the …read more.

Washington D.C. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a package of program improvements that will deliver faster and more flexible assistance to farmers and ranchers devastated by natural disasters. Vilsack announced three significant improvements to decades-old USDA programs and processes related to Secretarial disaster designations: a final rule that simplifies the process for Secretarial …read more.

Each week, the Kosciusko County Health Department tests the waters of local beaches to determine if they are safe for swimmers. Although most of Indiana is in a severe drought, the lack of rain is actually keeping the bacteria levels in the local waters down. Health department engineer Bob Weaver told StaceyPageOnline.com that the lack …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State officials are warning boaters that Indiana’s lingering drought is making some public boat ramps unsafe, particularly along rivers. The state Department of Natural Resources says shallow waters have raised the risk that boaters could damage their boat trailers or get them stuck in mud while trying to get their vessels down …read more.

Representatives for a dozen nonprofit organizations in Kosciusko County came before the Kosciusko County Council Thursday night to give brief descriptions of their programs and explain why the funding is necessary. The most in-depth presentation of the evening was given by George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. Robertson said the $177,000 KEDCo is …read more.

State officials with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources will be on hand at the annual Syracuse Lake Association’s breakfast meeting Saturday morning. The event will take place at Syracuse Community Center. Breakfast, catered by the Brown Bag Deli, will be served from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. immediately followed by the association’s annual meeting. Becky Fox, SLA president, …read more.

A motorcyclist was killed early this morning in a crash near Milford. Russell P. Whetten, 54, of Milford, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident that happened at 2:46 a.m. at 188 E. CR 1150 N., Milford. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrived and located Whetten and his motorcycle in the roadway. Officers say Whetten …read more.

A fast start carried Stephen Conrad to the championship of the 97th annual Indiana Open Golf Championship Thursday in French Lick. The former Wawasee High School standout fired an even par 72 to claim the title. Conrad, who was one of only four players to shoot par in Thursday’s final round on the difficult Pete …read more.

In a meeting filled with presentations from non-profit organizations and tax abatement reviews, it was a discussion on a seemingly minor appointment which brought the most discussion among the Kosciusko County Council. A request by the Pierceton Library board to appoint Helen Hall to the board sparked discussion among councilmen on the true interest and …read more.

Open class winners at the Kosciusko County Community Fair were announced this week. Here is a listing of the winners: Food Maria Miller, Best of Show; blue ribbons went to Jeanne Weirick, Leah Engle, Bobbi Barnes, Susan Gochenour, Leslie Darr, Diann Slaymaker and Sandra Blanchard Sewing Pat Walters, Best of Show; blue ribbons went to …read more.

Charges are being sought against three individuals involved in a burglary at Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park, Warsaw. At approximately 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, police were called to the trailer park on CR North 175 East, where a burglary in progress was reported. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Rick Shepherd, a family member of …read more.

Gov. Mitch Daniels said today that a preliminary look at fiscal data shows Indiana will close the 2012 Fiscal Year with reserves of more than $2 billion and a structural surplus, meaning annual revenue in excess of annual expenses, of more than $500 million. With reserves totaling at least 14 percent of the state’s budget, …read more.

With no new housing subdivisions being built in the county and land rezoning requests submitted infrequently, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission in recent months has found itself considering several roadway vacation petitions. During the regular monthly meeting July 11 in Warsaw, the APC considered two more road vacation requests. David Metzger’s petition to vacate a …read more.

  The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has released the latest drought monitor information and it shows the widespread drought conditions across the state continue to worsen. Ongoing persistent dryness along with well above normal temperatures has lead to steadily worsening drought conditions across the region. Forecasters are calling for below normal rainfall and …read more.