Founded in 1984 by the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association, Combined Community Services was organized by county church leaders to serve as a centralized clearinghouse to serve those in need. In the past several years, however, more and more churches have begun taking on their own programs to serve the less fortunate. That, according to Pastor …read more.

Electric cooperatives across the nation are reporting fraudulent activity related to the Obama utility bill scam. Kosciusko REMC reports that scammers are committing a particularly painful form of identity theft and   have hit on just the right formula to trick thousands of victims: A punishing heat wave, large utility bills, a bad economy and a …read more.

Autumn Baldridge of Milford, and formerly of Warsaw, is facing prison time after pleading guilty to having sexual relations with an underage relative. In court today, she agreed to a plea and to testify against her husband at his trial. Warsaw Police arrested Baldridge, 29, and her husband, Andrew Baldridge, 44, in December charging them …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce will be considering its role in several currently chamber-organized events, particularly Syracuse SummerFest. Event task force chair Chad Jonsson approached the subject with his written report on SummerFest, which was submitted earlier since he is on vacation. In the report, he questioned the amount of work placed on chamber executive director …read more.

Seven people were arrested early Saturday in what the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force is calling a warrants blitz. Officers of the Kosciusko DTF and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Syracuse Police Department executed seven warrants on Saturday, July 7. In the pre-dawn hours, officers arrived at various locations in the blitz to serve active warrants …read more.

Indiana is essentially holding steady on a prominent national list of best states to do business. It is 14th in this year’s rankings compiled by CNBC, up one spot from last year. The business news network ranks Indiana 7th for cost of living, but 40th for quality of life. While the list attracts national attention, Indiana …read more.

  Indiana Conservation Officers made 10 arrests for boating while intoxicated during a three-day campaign in June designed to bring awareness to the potential dangers of mixing alcohol and boating.   According to Department of Natural Resources Maj. Michael Portteus, Indiana’s boating law administrator for the DNR, the 10 arrests during the Operation Dry Water …read more.

INDOT is proud to announce the following Local Public Agencies as recipients of federal funds associated with the Notice of Funding Availability issued April 9, 2012. Kosciusko County has received $122,200 for Phase 5 of the Western Route project. That includes the installation of a roundabout on Old U.S. 30 at Zimmer Road and other …read more.

The driver of a car that struck and critically injured a Middlebury teenager came forward today to speak with detectives.Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigators issued information today saying they were looking for the driver of a Cadillac that was involved in the hit and run that left Zion Carlstrom in critical condition with head and …read more.

Not quite ready to make a decision, the Wawasee school board asked to table a request to install geothermal at Wawasee Middle School. Geothermal was among the agenda items discussed at the board’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday. Geothermal has been considered and discussed for several months. Clean renewable energy bonds through the federal stimulus funds …read more.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of July. This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI: Taskforce Indiana is a year-long statewide project aimed at reducing …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers were called to Blackburn & Green Law Offices on University Drive Court in Granger Tuesday afternoon when landscapers uncovered some buried artifacts. Among some of the artifacts found include three large monuments, animal remains and glass.  According to conservation officers, it is possible that more artifacts pre-dating 1870 are still buried at …read more.

The tactical rescue team of the Warsaw Fire Department responded to 6211 S. CR 200 W., Claypool, at approximately 9:20 p.m. Tuesday where a suicidal subject had climbed a cell phone tower and was threatening to jump. Police officers from Claypool and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were also on scene and tried to negotiate …read more.

Stacey, I just wanted you to know how great your new website is. I followed your old website and was very disappointed when you had to close down. I am so glad that you and The Papers came together to keep our community informed. I think that we have the best news coverage with your …read more.

Thanks in part to the record breaking temperatures, drought conditions and the use of personal fireworks, the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board learned June 2012 topped out as having the highest fire and EMS run totals as far back as the Turkey Creek Fire Territory has been keeping statistics. With 146 total runs, estimated property …read more.

FISHERS, Ind. (AP) — Marsh Supermarkets Inc. said it plans to close three supermarkets in central Indiana. Marsh spokeswoman Connie Gardner confirmed the impending closings in Anderson, Greenwood and Martinsville to the Indianapolis Business Journal on Tuesday. She didn’t say when the stores would close. The closures will leave two Marsh stores in Anderson, one …read more.

Syracuse resident Doug Schrock presented a check for $100,000 to the Syracuse Park Board Monday for expenses related to the Syracuse Youth Athletic Complex. Park superintendent Chad Jonsson reported Pacemaker Building has almost completed the concession stand and maintenance buildings at the complex and Ritter Electric has done the rough in work for the electric …read more.

Milford Town Marshal Rich Miotto is concerned with recent events at the Waubee Lake beach and asked the town council to intervene. Miotto told the council Monday night he has received complaints from a Nelson Drive homeowner that swimmers are crossing the corner of the lake late in the evening and jumping off of a …read more.

Members of the Milford Town Council, including Bob Cockburn, didn’t hold back Monday night as they took up discussion about a letter the town received recently from Multi-Township Emergency Medical Service. Much as council members Cockburn, Dan Cochran and Doug Ruch suspected when they debated signing a 2012 contract with MTEMS earlier this year, MTEMS …read more.

A man in police custody jumped out of the squad car and is now being treated by medics. The incident happened shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday in the 800 block of South SR 13, Pierceton. The officer told dispatch the subject suffered cuts and scrapes but was otherwise fine after jumping out of the car. …read more.

Milford residents enjoy some of the lowest water and sewer rates in the region, but that may not be true much longer. A recent audit by the State Board of Accounts resulted in what Milford Town Council President Doug Ruch referred to as “being raked over the coals” about one issue. “When we had our …read more.

Jackie Walorski, candidate for U.S. Congress 2nd District, recently stopped by the offices of The Papers Inc. for a tour of the printing facility. Walorski and two of her staffers toured the Milford company’s corporate offices and production areas. She said she was surprised by the longevity of a number of employees, some of whom …read more.

Warsaw Police have released surveillance images from a Monday morning armed robbery in Warsaw. At approximately 4:10 a.m. Monday, July 9, two masked men entered the CVS Pharmacy, 100 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, and displayed handguns. The suspects forced two female employees to the pharmacy and had them lay on the floor. A male pharmacist …read more.

WANTED: Busy American families to host foreign exchange students for the upcoming school year. “The number one excuse I hear for why people say they can’t host an exchange student is because they are busy,” says Tiffany Adams, state director for International Student Exchange. “But busy is good! These students are coming to live the …read more.

Skylar Diggins will once again don the red, white and blue to represent her country in international basketball competition. Diggins, the former South Bend Washington hoops superstar and current Notre Dame senior, was chosen for the USA Basketball 3 X 3 National Team Sunday night. Diggins will compete in the inaugural FIBA 3 X 3 …read more.

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals essentially granted a compromise to a petitioner seeking to install a privacy fence on his property. It was among the agenda items considered during Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting of the BZA in the Justice Building in Warsaw. Richard Truitt was granted approval for the fence to be installed on …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scores released Tuesday show Indiana students made modest gains on the state’s ISTEP tests this past school year and one South Bend school improved enough to avert a state takeover. The state Education Department said that of the 500,000 students taking the standardized tests, 71 percent passed both the language arts and …read more.

Gov. Mitch Daniels joined executives from Busche Enterprise Division Inc., a computer numerical control (CNC) production machining firm, today to announce the company’s plans to expand its operations here, creating up to 120 new jobs by 2015. The Albion-based company, which is known for the machining and assembly of complex castings and forgings for the …read more.

Chautauqua-Wawasee presents the first session in its educational series, “From the Ground Up,” this week. These sessions are loosely based on Eli Lilly’s book, “Early Wawasee Days.” Go back in time to learn about the archeological background, Native American history and area pioneer experiences from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, July 14, 21 and 28 …read more.

In a special session of the Syracuse Town Council, bids were awarded to H + G Underground Utilities of LaPorte for just under $2 million. The bid was for offsite construction work on the Syracuse industrial and technology park located at SR 13 and U.S. 6. Cripe Excavating was the winning bidder for onsite work …read more.

Individuals representing various businesses and organizations, and even private individuals will be supporting the future leaders of the community during the 2012 Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Auction on Friday, July 13. This year, the 4-H livestock auction will start promptly at 10 a.m. in the show arena. The auction continues with no breaks throughout the …read more.

Livestock shows and grandstand acts aren’t the only entertainment planned for the Kosciusko County Community Fair this week. Between circuses, talent shows and science exhibits, there is plenty of free entertainment to be found on the fairgrounds. Zerbini Family Circus will be putting on daily shows at 8:30 p.m. starting July 10. On July 11-13 …read more.

Dixie Days was first and foremost on the minds of the members of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce when they met at their monthly meeting Monday at the North Webster American Legion. The fourth annual three-day Dixie Days will run from Thursday, July 26, through Saturday, July 28, and there is literally something …read more.

The 200 Block of West Fort Wayne Street in Warsaw is closed due to a gas leak in that area and police say it will be remain closed for most of the day. Warsaw Fire Department was called to the location around 7:30 a.m. for the odor of natural gas and found natural gas bubbling …read more.

Winners of the Kosciusko County Community Fair junior talent show were crowed Monday night at the fair.Winners were: MaKenna Sausaman, vocal solo female winner; Kiersten Gagnon, dance solo winner; Gayle Peters, first runner-up; and Danielle Boggs, second runner-up. Sausaman and Gagnon will go on to compete at the Indiana State Fair later this summer.

Discussion continued Monday night on proposed changes to Warsaw’s existing sign ordinance, but this time the general mood of those in attendance was one of appreciation. Prior to the start of the Warsaw City Plan Commission meeting, Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner  had provided copies for the audience of the existing ordinance and bullet points …read more.

Joseph Lehmann, associate professor of English at Grace College, has recently been elected as the Region V president of the Alpha-Chi honor’s society, a nation-wide program that encourages academic prestige among junior and senior undergraduates. Lehmann was elected to this title at this year’s convention in Baltimore, MD. In addition, Lehmann recently revealed that he has …read more.

An 18-year-old Elkhart man has been identified as the driver who fatally injured a bicyclist in June. The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department today announced that Kevin William-Dean Meyer was the driver of the vehicle that struck a bicycle at 3:35 a.m. June 7 on CR 17, just south of the U.S. 20 underpass in Elkhart. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg says he would promote more adoptions and restore mental health services cut from Indiana’s Department of Child Services if elected in November. Gregg also called for a new office to coordinate responses between state agencies during a news conference Monday. Gov. Mitch Daniels included DCS in a …read more.

Ivy Tech Foundation announced the successful completion of its regional Building Communities. Changing Lives. Vision Campaign to raise funds for the continued educational growth of Ivy Tech’s Kokomo region campuses. Funds were raised for a variety of programs and expansion projects in Kokomo, Logansport, Peru and Wabash communities. The campaign goal was $4,250,000. The total …read more.

Winona Lake Police Chief Paul Schmitt continues to ask for the public’s help in finding a suspect wanted for theft and fraud. This photo, taken from a surveillance camera at a Walgreens, shows the suspect who is wanted for taking debit/credit cards from a parked vehicle in Winona Lake on May 10. The suspect had …read more.

Need to map out your recreational activities for the summer in Kosciusko County? Curious about the affordability of living in the Warsaw area or about where to find the best sushi or sunset? Why not get this information from the experts – those who live, work and play here? There is now one website that …read more.

At approximately 4:10 a.m this morning, Warsaw Police say two masked men entered the Warsaw CVS Pharmacy at 100 N. Detroit St., and displayed handguns and terrorized three employees. According to police, the suspects forced two female employees to the pharmacy area and had them lay on the floor. A male pharmacist was then ordered …read more.

Eddie is an adult piebald fox terrier mix and about 2 years old. Eddie is neutered, housebroken and crate trained. He is a good boy and would do better in a house with adults only. He asks for a quiet home but will be wonderful with respectful, older children. Eddie is available through One Dog At …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s decision to deny Planned Parenthood Medicaid funds because it performs abortions denies women the freedom to choose their health care providers, a federal hearing officer said. The state had asked the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in Chicago to reconsider its June 2011 ruling that found changes in Indiana’s Medicaid …read more.

(AP) – When Edward and Mary Weidenbener went to vote in Indiana’s primary in May, they didn’t realize that state law required them to bring government photo IDs such as a driver’s license or passport. The husband and wife, both approaching 90 years old, had to use a temporary ballot that would be verified later, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Officials in three Indiana counties are blaming a total of five deaths on near-record heat that lingered across the state for days. Elkhart County Coroner John White told WSBT-TV on Sunday that an elderly woman was found dead Friday night in her home in the northern Indiana city and a 45-year-old man …read more.

The 2012 Wawasee Flotilla is in the record books as another year with spectacular entries. Enthusiasm from participants as well as those on shore was evident throughout the two-hour journey around the lake. Commodore Bob Myers chose the entry of “Lake Wawasee History,” entered by the nonprofit group Women of Today, as his choice for the Commodore’s Trophy. The Pontoon …read more.

Between petting zoos, talent contests, dog shows and euchre games, the Event Center, also known as the activity tent, will be bustling during fair week. Event Center happenings for the 96th annual Kosciusko County Community Fair officially kick off Monday, July 9, with the opening of the Hat Trick Petting Zoo at 9 a.m. The zoo will …read more.

Grandstand events at this year’s Kosciusko County Community Fair promise to offer something for everyone. And, depending on the event, tickets range from free to just $25. A Wild West Review will start at 6 p.m. Monday, July 9. The review features: Ohio Top Hands, trick rider Linda Nealy, Indiana Mounted Shooter, Wayne Ithier, and …read more.

A Warsaw man died this morning after sustaining injuries in a car accident. Steven Eigsti, 21, of Warsaw was a passenger in a truck pulling a travel trailer headed south on SR 15 just south of New Paris. The truck, driven by Brandon Eigsti, 25, ran off the road just south of CR 50, hitting …read more.

Shanna Zolman poured her heart and soul into becoming an elite basketball player. When the passion and love of the game left her, the former Wawasee High School superstar knew it was time to find another pursuit to fill her life. Zolman, who was waived by the Tulsa Shock of the WNBA in mid May, …read more.

An airplane crash landed in a field east of Nappanee Thursday, but the pilot escaped injury. According to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, officers were called at approximately 8:50 p.m. to investigate the crash in a cornfield east of the Nappanee Airport and north of U.S. 6 and east of CR 13. David Cooper, 50, …read more.

Police are responding tonight to an accident on State Road 25 near Palestine. A car was reported to have crashed into a utility pole, halting traffic on the road while the accident is investigated. We will have more details as they are provided.

A hearing in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 today was held in the Dr. Dane Miller v. Brent Wilcoxson case. The hearing was set to determine a permanent restraining order on 13 properties at the center of the lawsuit. Dr. Miller is suing his former business partner in Winona Restoration Partners LLC, accusing Wilcoxson of wrongfully obtaining …read more.

The Kosciusko County Velo Cycling Club will be having a  criterium bike races on Aug. 3 and it will be held during the Warsaw First Friday event. This morning, the Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety approved an expanded area of the downtown roads that will be closed for the Aug. 3 event. The extended …read more.

STATEHOUSE — Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) today announced his appointment of State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) as a member of the Health Finance Commission. Mishler will also serve as a member of two other interim study committees — the Select Joint Commission on Medicaid Oversight and the Natural Resources Study …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugrLoWbVYyo] Warsaw Police Officer Trenton Shively was sworn in today as the newest member of the police force. The event took place during the Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting. Shively served as an officer with the Plymouth Police Department for four years prior to coming to Warsaw one year ago. Today’s …read more.

A North Webster man is in serious condition this morning in a Fort Wayne hospital after being stabbed several times shortly after midnight. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to various 9-1-1 calls early this morning at approximately 12:54 a.m. after witnesses said a man came to their door bleeding and seeking help.  As officers converged …read more.

This year’s Kosciusko County 4-H King and Queen, along with the Prince and Princess, were announced last night at the public fashion revue at the Kosciusko County Purdue Extension office in Warsaw. Madeleine Pacheco of Etna Green was named 4-H Queen, while Joshua Montel of Claypool was named 4-H King. Pacheco is the daughter of …read more.

An Illinois woman critically injured in a motorcycle accident near Pierceton Thursday has died. Paula M. Harwood, 39, of Bourbonnais, Ill., passed away in Parkview Regional Trauma Center, Fort Wayne, where she was flown following the crash. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department said Harwood was a passenger on a motorcycle operated by her husband, Thomas …read more.

One person is dead after a single car crash west of Warsaw. It happened at 9:16 p.m. Thursday on CR 350 West just north of CR 200 North. When emergency personnel arrived, they located a 1996 Ford Contour that had disintegrated upon impacting a utility pole. Shaun C. Owens, 32, Warsaw, had been partially ejected …read more.

Two people killed in Fort Wayne on the Fourth of July holiday had ties to Kosciusko County. James R. Hendrickson Jr., 56, of Fort Wayne, and his wife, Mary Catherine Hendrickson, 50, died after their motorcycle was struck head-on by a car on Covington Road, Wednesday. James was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School. …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a boat accident that injured 11-year-old Morgan Rodman of New Paris. The accident occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. this afternoon on Dewart Lake in Kosciusko County. CO Joseph Tenbarge and officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the call regarding a juvenile being struck by a PWC. According …read more.

The Indiana Pacers announced today (July 5) that former Warsaw Community High School standout Miles Plumlee has signed with the team. Plumlee, who played at Duke, was selected in the first round by the Pacers in the NBA Draft on June 28. The 6-10 center/forward was the 26th overall selection in the draft. Plumlee, who …read more.

Indiana’s three gubernatorial candidates have committed to three televised debates this fall through the Indiana Debate Commission. Candidates include Democrat John Gregg, Republican Mike Pence and Libertarian Rupert Boneham. The commission is also opening up the process for venues to apply and be considered for the debate locations. Venue requirements are listed on the commission’s …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Purdue agricultural experts say the drought that’s hitting much of the Midwest this summer will hit consumers in the pocketbook by next year. Economist Chris Hurt says food prices tend to go up whenever production decreases in a major farm state like Indiana, which he says the drought has hit hardest. Hurt …read more.

Main View South Shore Grill – 10601 N State Road 13, Syracuse – (574) 457-5711 American

An Illinois woman is in very critical condition following an accident on U.S. 30 at CR 450 East, Pierceton. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff”s Department officers, a motorcycle crashed when witnesses say a rear wheel of the bike blew. Upon arrival, emergency responders located the driver, Thomas C. Harwood, 44, Bourbonnais, Ill., and his wife, Paula …read more.

The town of Mentone has extended the ban on no open burning or fireworks through July 9. The Kosciusko County Commissioners on Tuesday extended a burn ban for the entire county which omitted fireworks from the ban. Mentone Town Council President Tim Croy says they are enforcing the ban on fireworks in the town by citing …read more.

The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana is reporting that dry conditions starting 2012 have impacted much of the region. June’s hot and dry weather only intensified on-going drought conditions across the area. According to the NWS Drought Monitor, moderate to extreme drought conditions are present across much of northern Indiana, southern lower Michigan and …read more.

More arrests are expected as an investigation following a June 30 methamphetamine bust has continued. Following the arrests of Charles Dove, 28, of Warsaw, and Jason Sheppard, 33, of Roann, made Saturday at a residence on South Detroit Street, police found evidence linking the men to several thefts. According to police, property taken during a …read more.

In recent weeks Warsaw Police have been called to the Economy Inn in Warsaw numerous times, and several times have made drug arrests. It was the same scenario Tuesday. On Tuesday, July 3, while officers were at the motel at 3521 Lake City Highway, Warsaw, for an unrelated matter, they noticed the strong odor of …read more.

Rosell’s Restaurant – 7649 East US 30 – (574) 688-0006 American

Smoldering insulation in a metal building at Tranzstar Inc. trucking company in Warsaw, had firefighters battling extreme temperatures to prevent a fire. The fire department was called shortly before 1 p.m. to the business at 1406 W. Winona Ave. Winona Lake was called for assistance, but the fire was contained within minutes and no structural …read more.

Warsaw Plan Commission will meet in a public session Monday, July 9, to further discuss amendments to the city’s sign ordinance. Monday’s meeting is an opportunity for members of the public to voice their input on the proposed changes. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be in the city council chambers, 302 E. …read more.

During this week’s First Friday event in downtown Warsaw, KCV Cycling Club will be offering free valet bicycle parking as part of the community’s Ride + Walk Warsaw + Winona Lake Bicycle and Pedestrian Friendly Community initiative. From 5 p.m. to  9:30 p.m., people are encouraged to ride their bicycles downtown to enjoy the evening’s …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 13 in Syracuse is scheduled to close at 8:30 a.m. Saturday due to a parade. The closure is between West Railroad Avenue and West High Street. The road will re-open after 11:30 a.m. The detour will be West Railroad Street to North Main Street, to North Mill …read more.

The National Weather Service is reporting record high temperatures have been reached today. As of 4 p.m., the NWS reported a record high of 101 degrees at Fort Wayne. That ties a record for this day set in 1955. In South Bend, the thermostat hit 100 degrees. The last time temperatures reached that high there …read more.

Following is a list of area events and fireworks displays for the 4th of July. Akron Fireworks at dusk on July 4, in downtown Akron. Syracuse Lake Syracuse Lake Association is sponsoring fireworks over Syracuse Lake again this year. The show will be held at dusk Wednesday, July 4. View the display at Lakeside Park, 1014 N. …read more.

When recently retired Wawasee Community School Corp. bus driver Ethel Weaver began driving a bus in 1973, it was not automatic, did not have power steering, a radio or security cameras. Instead of push buttons, there were levers to pull or crank. And if the bus broke down, the kids on board would walk home. Weaver was the …read more.

In addition to the fireworks displays, Flotilla Race, Flotilla and Syracuse SummerFest, Chautauqua-Wawasee will also be adding to the event calendar in Syracuse. Sandy Maudlin will be the first artist in the Artistic Evening Series held at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, for a special …read more.

This Sunday at 2 p.m., Chautauqua-Wawasee is hosting another Fort Wayne Philharmonic concert outside of the Oakwood Inn along the shores of Lake Wawasee. The Philharmonic will be performing “Barbeque of Seville.” Grill N Grate BBQ will be serving its BBQ for sale. Concessions, including beer and wine, will also be available for purchase. The …read more.

The story of Norma Roose’s life has always been special to her family. But it feels even more so now that, thanks to the initiative of her granddaughter, it occupies a place of honor in the Library of Congress. Rebecca Roose lives in Washington, D.C., but is still very close with her family. They include …read more.

Indiana 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 …read more.

During Friday’s storm, the Kosciusko Communications Center reported receiving 440 emergency calls for service in a one hour period. That was an average of about 7.3 calls per minute and did not include non-emergency lines which were largely not answered while the storm was in progress. KCC Director David Rosenberry told the Kosciusko County Commissioners …read more.

A mobile food pantry came to Combined Community Services today to help feed area residents. A program of the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, the mobile food pantry travels to area communities at least one time per week doling out fresh produce, dairy products, breads and other foods. Amanda Peterson of FBNI, says they usually …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Detective Division is alerting the public in light of recent incidents that they have been investigating. Internet scammers are posting listings on Internet based classified ad websites such as Craig’s List posting they have a home for rent in the Kosciusko County area. The scammer provides contact information to a …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning extended a burn ban in light of the continued drought conditions. Emergency Management Director Ed Rock recommended the commissioners sign a new disaster declaration extending the ban for another two weeks. Unanimously, commissioners president Bob Conley and Ron Truex and Brad Jackson approved the ban, which is now in effect …read more.

The New Paris Speedway will return to action tonight (July 3) after a crash there late Saturday night sent six people to the hospital. The crash, which happened shortly before midnight, saw one of the racing cars collide with a wall and send debris into the stands. Six spectators were transported to the IU Health …read more.

The National Weather Service near North Webster, Ind., has issued an excessive heat warning in effect for Kosciusko  County beginning Tuesday and extending through Saturday. The heat warning will go into effect from noon Tuesday, July 3, to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 7. The heat warning means hazardous weather is impending. Very hot conditions will …read more.

Mentone Town Council met Monday night and voted against the newly amended county burn ban by continuing a ban on personal fireworks usage in the town limits. Mentone Town Council President Tim Croy notified StaceyPageOnline.com after the meeting saying the board is ” … upholding our decision to ban all open burning and fireworks, due …read more.

Former Syracuse resident Brock Boyts and his wife, Nellie, learned today they were the winners in the Union Pacific Railroad commercial contest for June. Boyts and his commercial was featured on this website on June 22. A freelance animator and motion designer now living in Los Angeles, Calif., Boyts is continuing his education in a …read more.

A woman test driving a car from the Warsaw Auto Plex was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital for treatment after a collision at SR 15 and CR 250 North near Walmart. According to a police report, Cindy Stiver, 56, Warsaw, was northbound on SR 15 returning to the auto dealership when Stanton Frantz, 61, of …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV1wzpw8Lx0] Brandon Evans, 30, of Vincennes was riding his bicycle on Center Street at Bronson Street in Warsaw Monday and was struck by a vehicle. Evans was airlifted shortly after the crash. The accident happened at approximately 6:20 p.m. in the eastbound lane of Center Street. Medics tending to Evans at the scene then …read more.

Wawasee Community School Corp. plans to begin work in early fall on a second parking lot for Milford School. Between 25 and 30 parking spaces will be added by the construction, which school officials hope will also facilitate the flow of people who want to visit the school office. “The big problem over in Milford …read more.

Recently the weather has been anything but a mundane, routine conversation piece. It has taken on an extremely serious tone, particularly for anyone dependent upon rainfall. Local area drought conditions are being compared to 1988, another benchmark year. Last week, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed Kosciusko County and other areas nearby in northern Indiana in …read more.

“Cartoon Mania” and this year’s Wawasee Flotilla will go as scheduled Sunday in spite of Wawasee Lake’s levels being almost 2-feet below normal. Entries will gather in Conklin Bay at 1 p.m. Sunday with the Flotilla beginning its clockwise trek around the lake at 1:30 p.m. The route may not motor as close to shore as in the …read more.

Volunteers from all around the Webster Lake area have contributed toward the building and locating of five additional fish cribs or habitats, according to organizer Gary Dant. “People have come to help us build, given money and local businesses have really contributed their services to make this possible. It is a community project that has …read more.

By JOAN YOUNCE County Extension Director Based on this week’s storms, this information should be kept handy for future reference.  Most home refrigerators and freezers stop running at least once during their lifetimes. Whether due to a power outage or a broken appliance, a power failure brings with it the risk of food spoilage. Bacteria …read more.