The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department determined through its initial investigation that Ervin K. Howard was in fact responsible for the death of Debbie McDowell. Ervin Howard made contact with our 911 center and claimed to have shot McDowell. He gave specific details of the incident which were confirmed through the department’s initial investigation, which included …read more.

The Local Emergency Food and Shelter Programs Board for Kosciusko County has received notice that Kosciusko County is being awarded $11,786 through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. Federal funds are awarded through the Department of Homeland Security. A national board was established to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of …read more.

A federal court in Indiana has dismissed a claim that an Indiana law prohibiting secular celebrants from solemnizing marriages, while allowing religious representatives to do so, violates the First Amendment and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Center for Inquiry, the lead plaintiff in this case, characterized the …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Information provided earlier today from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was incorrect. The following information has been provided by Jay Morehead, the victim’s brother.) For the second time in a week a hunter was injured in a fall from a tree stand. Just before 6 p.m. Saturday, Atwood Fire and officers of the …read more.

Indiana House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced committee assignments and leadership appointments for the Indiana House Republican Caucus. Committee chairmen and caucus leaders are selected biennially by the majority party after each election year. “I am confident in the abilities of each of these leaders, and I know that they are each eager to …read more.

The man who falsely misrepresented himself as a representative of a country rock artist was sentenced to jail today. Thomas Michael Barth, 25, formerly of Warsaw and now living in Howe, was sentenced to two Class D felony counts of theft. In April, Barth was arrested by Warsaw Police when country rock artist Brantley Gilbert …read more.

The combination of an unseasonably moist air mass, light winds and some decrease in cloud cover is resulting in areas of dense fog across northern Indiana. That has prompted the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana to issue a dense fog advisory for Kosciusko County. The advisory is in effect now until 11 a.m. Monday. …read more.

Five years ago, life forever changed for a well-known Warsaw business man, but many are only recently finding out about the health issues that Mike Stetzel is enduring. Since 1997 Stetzel, who is the general manager at the Wyndham Hotel – formerly known as the Ramada Plaza Hotel – has called Warsaw his home. Through his …read more.

Elkhart County police are saying two bodies found today appear to be victims of a connected crime. The first body of a female, now identified as Debbie McDowell, 45, of Elkhart, was found at the former Farmer’s Market on CR 26, just off of SR 19 south of Elkhart. McDowell’s body was located in the …read more.

By JULIA SMITH Sophomore Warsaw Community High School Computer and printer-free students find school difficult without them. Many students struggle to complete technology-based homework required by teachers without these resources. Several teachers assign projects that require a computer or printer, and many students suffer without availability to these necessities. Students without access to computers or …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer has asked local hoteliers to “be diligent” in preventing methamphetamine labs in local hotels and motels. On Nov. 8, a methamphetamine lab was located in the Economy Inn in Warsaw. It was the third lab found at the motel this year. It was also when Thallemer decided to take action. On …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPww_Exj8aw]   It’s official! The Christmas season is underway and Santa and Mrs. Claus are in Warsaw this weekend taking children’s Christmas wishes. The most famous couple of the season arrived in grand style at the Warsaw Walmart this morning, escorted via firetruck by the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Santa and Mrs. Claus are available for …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Detective Division is warning of yet another scam affecting our local citizens. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s detectives have received three recent reports of individuals having a virus that enters their computer and identifies itself as the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Apparently the computer is “locked-up” and a message directs the recipient …read more.

A routine traffic stop on the Indiana Toll Road Thursday morning led an inquisitive trooper to approximately 90 pounds of marijuana. Indiana State Police K-9 Trooper Nicholas Meade stopped a U-Haul rental truck for a traffic infraction near the Elkhart East exit around 9:40 a.m. on Nov. 29. The driver of the vehicle, Kelly Sullivan, …read more.

Grace College, along with the Warsaw community, welcomed Trine University to the area during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. The Trine University Warsaw Education center, next to Grace College, is part of a dual degree program with both schools that students can complete in four years. Students who finish this program will graduate with a …read more.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving in Warsaw in grand style tomorrow morning! Courtesy of the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving via firetruck to the Warsaw Walmart at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The holiday couple will be available for photos from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mrs. Claus tells …read more.

On Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-8, Grace College men’s basketball will be hosting a tournament including St. Francis, Trinity Christian and Wilberforce to increase awareness of substandard housing and the work of Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County. This is an opportunity to come enjoy some basketball and learn how you can get involved with …read more.

Natural or human-caused disasters can strike suddenly, at anytime and anywhere. There are three actions everyone can take that can help make a difference. A disaster preparedness presentation will be held at Warsaw Community Public Library at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4. Learn how you and your family can prepare for possible disasters and other …read more.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation, together with Tenneco Inc., a global vehicle parts supplier, today announced the company’s plans to expand its operations here, creating up to 105 jobs by 2013. The Lake Forest, Ill.-headquartered company, which has 87 manufacturing facilities in 24 countries, will invest $18.5 million to lease and equip a 50,000 square-foot …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Nov. 20, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department received a theft complaint from a residential at 1037 E. Northshore Dr., Syracuse. On Nov. 20, an unknown person gained entry into the residence. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed a television …read more.

Warsaw cook Cara Roe’s Meatloaf and Mashed Potato Cupcakes has been awarded a blue ribbon at Just A Pinch Recipes, the new online social community created for and by cooks in hometown America at www.justapinch.com. Roe’s Meatloaf and Mashed Potato Cupcakes recipe was named a blue ribbon winner by Just A Pinch Food Editor Janet …read more.

Today, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced that 58 percent – or 2,663,367 – of Indiana’s 4.5 million registered voters cast a ballot in the November 6th General Election. The turnout in this election cycle was less than the 62 percent reported in the historic 2008 presidential election, but equal to the 58 percent reported …read more.

        A typical stereotype of a high school-aged child, sometimes not warranted, is they are self-centered and only concerned about their own needs. A committee of Wawasee High School students, though, seeks to show they really do care about the communities they live in. “The whole basis for this is we really …read more.

Colts fans have one week left to register for the 13th annual Bleed Blue Blood Drive and Health Fair, which will take place Saturday, Dec. 8, at Lucas Oil Stadium. As the largest single-day blood drive in Indiana, this year’s event holds special meaning for the Colts community and Indiana Blood Center given Head Coach Chuck …read more.

The Car Company in Warsaw is again holding its annual Christmas tree giveaway this weekend. As his way of thanking the community for its continued support of his business, owner Mike Dewitt gives away Christmas trees every year. This year, 1,000 trees will be given away from 10 a.m. until they are gone. It’s happening …read more.

Thursday afternoon, Warsaw Fire Department gathered with members of the community to say goodbye to one of their own, Danny Fifer, as he beings his final shift. Fifer retires after 32 years serving the community of Warsaw. “He was a stellar firefighter, from the trucks to fire behavior to anything that involved fire service rescue …read more.

In a two-day jury in October, Paul A. Graber, 46, was found guilty by a 12-member jury on two counts of fraud on a financial institution. In Kosciusko County Circuit Court today, approximately 20 members of the Amish community were present for Graber’s sentencing. One man said loudly in the courtroom before the judge entered, …read more.

A Culver woman arrived home late last night to find her husband and a teen-age family friend dead. Tonight, police still aren’t saying what led to the shooting deaths. Culver Police Chief Wayne Bean said the woman arrived at her home in the 400 block of Madison Street near downtown Culver just before 11 p.m. …read more.

Warsaw Police detectives have received several reports of a long running scam involving the wiring of money to others. Especially targeted in this phone scam are senior citizens. The “grandparents scam” commonly involves the calling of mostly the elderly at their homes. After a short conversation, the caller is able to obtain enough information to …read more.

The winning numbers in Wednesday night’s record high Powerball drawing have been chosen. Winning numbers are 05 16 22 23 29 PB 06 Last night’s jackpot had already rolled over 16 consecutive times without a winner, but Powerball officials were predicting a 75 percent chance that the winning combination would be drawn this time. This …read more.

Calling all train enthusiasts: A model train and toy show is coming to Pierceton! The show is being held at Pierceton Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. The public is invited to come and learn about model railroading, the various gauges and brands, and visit the many dealers and experts. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Historical Society is once again holding a Christmas House Walk/Drive from noon until 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Featured are five homes and the Old Jail Museum. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at any of the stops on the day of the walk or beforehand at the Old Jail Museum from …read more.

Students Against Destructive Decisions took time Wednesday afternoon to set up the Christmas Tree at Warsaw Community High School. They put a garland chain around the tree, made of Red Ribbons, to remind students to make good choices. SADD club also decorated part of the upstairs hallway with the Chain of Life. Students at WCHS …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools announce a plethora of upcoming concerts for the holiday season. The music begins at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, with the Winter Concert presented by the Warsaw Middle School Bands. Featured in the concert will be the Edgewood/Lakeview Combined Beginning Bands and the Edgewood/Lakeview Combined Advanced Bands. The bands will perform holiday favorites …read more.

The Auto Park in Warsaw is closing its doors for good. The main number for the Warsaw location has been changed and an operator for the corporate office says they are in the process of “moving sales people to the Plymouth location.” Information obtained by StaceyPageOnline.com from one of the now former employees is that …read more.

Beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, Triton High School students will be able to earn an Associate’s degree while also attending high school. The free classes will also count toward both high school requirements and college credits. The college credits are issued through Ivy Tech but can be transfered to any Indiana school. Triton teachers …read more.

OrthoWorx announced recipients of the OrthoWorx Partner of the Year Award at the OrthoWorx Annual Meeting last evening. This is the second year for the awards program, which recognizes an outstanding individual and an organization for their significant contributions and collaborative work toward the educational, scientific and civic initiatives undertaken by OrthoWorx. OrthoWorx recognized Marlene …read more.

The Salvation Army Angel Tree program is celebrating its 24th anniversary helping families in Kosciusko County with gifts for children 12 and under. The first Angel Tree was placed at K-Mart in Warsaw in 1988 according to Salvation Army Community Ministries Director Ken Locke. Underprivileged children’s Christmas wishes are written on tags that are then placed on the …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering its annual Letters From Santa program, running now through Dec. 14. Parents or grandparents can complete a form for one of more children, pay $2 and have a custom letter from Santa mailed to the child or children. A copy of the child’s own letter to Santa may …read more.

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This week’s Pet of the Week is Maggie! Maggie is approximately 10 months old and she is spayed and up to date on her shots. Maggie loves kids, does well with other dogs and doesn’t mind cats. She’s just a sweet little girl and LOVES to cuddle and play with her people. Maggie is available …read more.

North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department has been busy getting new dry fire hydrants installed throughout the area. Dry hydrants can draw on standing bodies of water and help to reduce area homeowners’ insurance rates. Explained Lt. Trent Nabinger of the NWFD, “Dry hydrant systems are non-pressurized water supply points and are designed for use in …read more.

There are parallel arguments when it comes to deciding if teens or seniors are worse drivers. Statistics point to teens as they cause more accidents than the counter age group. In 2008, 5,864 15- to 20-year-old drivers were involved in fatal crashes. Not nearly as many as seniors. But in argument, teens make up for …read more.

(UPDATE: The Vigo County Sheriff has now cancelled a silver alert for Ronald E. Stevens Sr.) Stevens is a 75-year-old white male, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 181 pounds, with short brown hair and brown eyes. Stevens was last seen on Monday, Nov. 26, in Terre Haute and is believed to be in danger. It …read more.

As many as a dozen students were suspended from Milford Middle School Monday after a student brought alcohol on the school bus. Wawasee Superintendent Dr. Thomas Edington says the number of students involved in an incident involving alcohol was “an attention getter” and the matter is being dealt with both at the school and with …read more.

Members of the Winona Lake Town Council approved salary recommendations for 2013. Employees, appointed and elected positions will see a 3 percent increase with the exception of council members, town coordinator and the clerk-treasurer. Council members and the town coordinator will see no increase in wages while the clerk-treasurer will donated back 5 percent of …read more.

The FBI reminds shoppers to beware of cyber criminals and their aggressive and creative ways to steal money and personal information. Scammers use many techniques to fool potential victims including fraudulent auction sales, reshipping merchandise purchased with a stolen credit card, sale of fraudulent or stolen gift cards through auction sites at discounted prices, and …read more.

Sherri Faye Shell A Warsaw woman accused of abusing two young children was in court this morning in an attempt to have her bond reduced so she can get out of jail. Without ever appearing before the judge, however, Shell was escorted out of the courtroom. According to deputy prosecutor Karen McGrath, her request was …read more.

A man threatening suicide caused a dramatic scene in Whitley County Monday night, even resulting in a lock down at Whitko Middle School. Officers of the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department were first called at 4:19 p.m. to an address on CR 700 West, south of Larwill. A female acquaintance of the man told police she …read more.

Theme schools are one idea that Warsaw Community Schools are testing out, and that idea was highlighted during WCS School Board’s meeting Monday night. Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz informed those in attendance that the idea originated from a Cambridge Review for public school families to decide where to send students. The theme program is a project-based …read more.

Traffic was closed down for over an hour Monday night near Walmart after a three-car crash happened shortly after 6 p.m. Scanner traffic first indicated that as many as five people may have been injured. Samaritan air ambulance was called to the scene and transported two patients to a Fort Wayne hospital. The accident happened …read more.

The Baker Youth Club will be hosting an open house from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4, at its location in Warsaw. The open house will allow the community a chance to meet Robert “Coach” Lichtenwalter, visit students and to see how the club continues to benefit the Warsaw area. Serving Warsaw kids …read more.

Warsaw Street Department employees began hanging Christmas decorations in the downtown today. The decorations are an annual display that will remain up through the holiday season and after the first of the new year.  

Wawasee High School’s music department is presenting a concert of seasonal music at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, in the high school auditorium. The high school concert band, under the direction of Joyce Dubach, opens the concert with “Jingle Bell Rhapsody,” “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and “Deck the Halls and All That Jazz.” …read more.

A Halloween morning fire destroyed a Warsaw home and all of the belongings of a family of seven and the community is coming together Saturday to help them. Starting at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1, The Village at Winona is going to be hosting a Community Tree Lighting event to benefit the family. The lighting is …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation is advising motorists that there will be intermittent, alternating lane restrictions on SR 13 in Kosciusko County this week. Starting tomorrow (Tuesday) INDOT maintenance crews will be working in the southbound lane of SR 13, between SR 14 and U.S. 30. As work is in progress, the road will be …read more.

A Warsaw Police Officer charged with illegally baiting deer has entered into a pre-trial diversion agreement meaning he will not be charged for the incident. Ryan Moore was charged by Indiana Conservation Officer Jon Cook with a class C misdemeanor for baiting deer. The charge came on Oct. 11 when Cook was called by a …read more.

On Nov. 2, Grace College senior Nina Ferry of Lockport, Ill., received the Dennis Beadles Outstanding Future Social Studies Educator Award at the Indiana Council for the Social Studies Conference for the state of Indiana. Ferry was the sole recipient of the award presented during the annual conference held in Indianapolis. The award recognizes and honors …read more.

Warsaw Christian School welcomes Sigmund Brouwer presented by cool2read.com starting at 1:45 p.m. and going until 2:45 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30, at the school. Sigmund Brouwer is an author published by both mainstream and evangelical publications. Homeschoolers are invited to attend.  

A Cromwell man was arrested late Saturday night by an Indiana Conservation Officer after he was caught illegally hunting. Around 5 p.m. Saturday, an Indiana Conservation Officer on patrol came across a vehicle near Durham Lake, which directed his attention to a hunter coming out from the woods. The hunter, identified as Charles E. Norris, …read more.

The North Webster United Methodist Church is offering free soup suppers on Fridays, beginning Nov. 30. Deanna Strombeck, director of children’s ministries at North Webster United Methodist Church, says, “So many people need to eat and we are going to be doing free dinner once a month from now on.” The soup suppers will be from …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a tree stand accident which occurred this morning on the Tri County Fish and Wildlife Area near North Webster. Clarence “Daven” Gasaway, 15, of Warsaw, was hunting deer when part of his deer stand broke causing him to fall backward and become stuck upside down in the remaining foot platform …read more.

On Friday night, Dec. 7, the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate the first lighting of the holiday display at Central Park. The annual display features 200,000 lights, 28 lighted figurines and 6 lit displays. New displays this year include a penguin snowball throwing scene and lighted wreaths on Center Lake Pavilion and the park …read more.

Temperatures around Warsaw are cooler than yesterday’s highs, which reached into the 60s. Winds are sustained between 20 mph and 25 with gusts up to 30 miles per hour. And the cooler temps are expected to bring a few flurries. Tonight’s forecast calls for a 50 percent chance of snow for the area, but due …read more.

A road sign at U.S. 30 and State Road 109 in Columbia City is hanging from the traffic lights by one cable and blowing in the wind. It appears it could fall at any moment and local 911 centers are receiving multiple calls about the problem. INDOT has been advised and is enroute to make …read more.

Now, more than ever, sound financial advise is needed. That’s why the Warsaw Community Public Library is hosting a free financial seminar at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29. Whether you are new to investing, or your portfolio is in good shape, join the discussion knowing there is help available. This free seminar is presented …read more.

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, gets its name from the fact that it used to be the day that retailers’ profits moved into the black for the year. “Now retailers are out to get consumers early and often,” Richard Feinberg, Purdue University professor of consumer science and retailing, said. “So Black Friday-like sales have …read more.

One person is dead and two others reportedly injured in what Elkhart County police are saying was an early morning shooting, and the investigation is continuing. Officers were called at approximately 2:54 a.m. today to the Gemini Bar & Grill, 23845 U.S. 33 in Elkhart. The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department says a 25-year-old man was …read more.

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission has given final approval to an electronic reporting system for hunters to check harvested white-tailed deer and wild turkey, a program that has operated on a trial basis since April. Dubbed CheckIN Game, the online system was used by approximately 2,000 hunters during the spring turkey season, and more than 11,600 …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Nov. 7, a burglary was reported from an address of 7057 N. Hoss Hill Rd., North Webster. Between the hours of 5:40 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. on Nov. 7, an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the residence. Once …read more.

When local artist Brian Whirledge reached a plateau in his craft, he sought a teacher who could instruct him further. Unfortunately, teachers of Byzantine art and music are few and far between, and hundreds of miles from his home in Syracuse. But when this art teacher learned of the creativity grants for public school teachers …read more.

A Wawasee FFA soils judging team will be competing in the National Land Judging Contest in Oklahoma in the spring of 2013. The team of Ryan Schlipf, Seth Helfers, Sarah Harden and Aaron Beer qualified by placing fourth in the 4-H division of the 2012 Indiana State Soils Contest. The contest was held near Batesville …read more.

Gov. Mitch Daniels said today that Hoosiers who file individual returns next year will receive a credit of $111 and joint filers will receive a credit of $222 because of the state’s automatic taxpayer refund. “We insisted on a per capita refund for two reasons: first, maximum simplicity, as seen on the new tax form. …read more.

Ken Jones of Wightman Petrie, the engineering firm for the town of Syracuse, gave the town council a progress report during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. Jones said good progress is being made on the industrial project. Almost all the sanitary and lateral sewers have been placed. Jones brought up a matter raised during …read more.

Elkhart County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s held in identifying suspects who were involved in two separate robberies that occurred earlier this morning outside of Nappanee. At approximately 4:40 a.m. two male suspects in a light colored passenger car confronted Merle Miller, 29, who was riding his bicycle on CR 54 east of …read more.

At approximately 7:40 a.m. today, three Goshen Police officers and seven Goshen Fire Department members were dispatched to Cequent, 2602 College Ave. in reference to a bomb threat. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a message had been left indicating that there was an explosive device in the building. The building was evacuated to assure …read more.

Thirty-two years of service comes to an end for one Warsaw Firefighter. Danny Fifer hangs up his helmet for good Nov. 30. Fifer tells how firefighting is a family business which started with his father, Russell “Junior” Fifer. “My dad was a firefighter. He was a firefighter when I was born. He put in his …read more.

The following schools are closed due to fog: Lakeland Christian Academy Warsaw Community Schools Whitko Wawasee Community Tippy Valley All other schools were on a 2-hour delay schedule and should be in session at this time.  

The following is a list of free Thanksgiving Day dinners that are being served Thursday for those who may not have family to celebrate with, or for those who may not be able to afford their own meal. Milford The Milford Chamber of Commerce will be offering a Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, …read more.

The Warsaw boys basketball season opener scheduled for tonight (Wednesday) is still a go. The Tigers are set to host Tippecanoe Valley this evening in the first game of the 2012-13 campaign for both teams. Due to the heavy fog in the area, both Warsaw and Tippecanoe Valley decided to close school today. Dave Anson, …read more.

The fog is being blamed for a crash on U.S. 30 that resulted in minor injuries to one person. At approximately 9:30 a.m., an eastbound car on U.S. 30 failed to see a semi tractor and trailer crossing the highway from 650 West to turn west onto the highway. The driver of the passenger car, …read more.

Indiana Legislators were sworn in today, Organization Day, which marks the first meeting for the 118th General Assembly. All 100 members of the House, including 19 new Republicans, were sworn in by Chief Justice Brent Dickson. “Just like a responsible family, we will sit together at our desks on the House floor and in the …read more.

The big news at the North Webster Town Council meeting Tuesday was that the parking will be changed on East Washington Street from Main Street to East Street. Upon the recommendation of the utilities department supervisor, Mike Noe, and Police Chief Greg Church, parallel parking will be instituted on the north side of the street …read more.

Milford Police have received a warrant for the arrest of Steve Gutowski, 38, a former account representative for The Municipal, a publication of The Papers Inc., Milford. The warrant charges Gutowski, whose last known address was in Winona Lake, with three counts of theft, Class B felonies; and three counts of forgery, Class C felonies. Milford Police …read more.

Wawasee Community School Corporation is taking steps to be proactive in trying to avoid anymore tragedy. On Tuesday evening, Wawasee High School hosted a suicide prevention session for the community. On Saturday, a WHS freshman was laid to rest after tragically taking her own life last week. During the evening’s program, WCSC Superintendent Dr. Tom …read more.

Fair Fjola, winners of the 2012 Battle of the Bands in Fort Wayne, are currently on a three-state tour with Duckie and the Vintage of Harrisburg, Pa. The five-day tour takes Fair Fjola to five venues from Pennsylvania, through Virginia and ending in Bowling Green, Ky. Fair Fjola is an indie-rock band from Warsaw that …read more.

Santa Claus is coming to town! North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce is making sure every child gets to see Santa Claus for free this holiday season with a new format. It all starts off with fun, games and pizza at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. …read more.

Five years ago, if someone would have told Susan Manns she would someday receive Mother’s Day greetings from across the world, she would not have believed it. Manns and her husband were never able to have children of their own, nor adopt. But as a way to suppress the ache she felt, she “adopted” an …read more.

In another matter of business related to the development of a Tax Increment Finance district for Milford, road closures were approved this morning by the Kosciusko County Commissioners. The closures include a section of Old SR 15 from East North Street in Milford to CR 1400 North, and a section of 1350 North from Old 15 …read more.

A Pennsylvania correctional officer accused of stalking his soon to be ex-wife was sentenced in a Kosciusko County courtroom this morning. John Lloyd Dildine, 35, of Millville, Pa., was remanded to custody upon the sentencing of Kosciusko County Superior II Judge James Jarrette. Dildine was ordered to 365 days in the local jail and fined …read more.

The Cultural Council and Owen’s Supermarket East in Warsaw are hosting s 25 Sleighs of Christmas community sharing event to benefit the less fortunate in our county. The 25 Sleighs of Christmas is a collection of food and goods that will begin this Friday, Nov. 23, in the Owen’s East store. The goal is to …read more.

Reports of retention of a foreign object after surgery decreased in the past year, according the 2011 Medical Errors Report released by the Indiana State Department of Health. Seventeen incidents of retention of a foreign object following surgery were reported in 2011, down from 33 incidents in 2010. The 17 incidents were the fewest number …read more.

A Nappanee man riding his moped north of Syracuse was killed last night when he was hit head on by a small SUV. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Crash Investigation Team is investigated the accident which happened at 6:47 p.m. on CR 50 east of CR 35. According to police, a 2005 Jeep Liberty was westbound …read more.

In just 10 minutes the Warsaw Common Council wrapped up a short agenda of business at its second and final regular meeting of the month. The council opened with the second reading of an ordinance to amend the speed limit on Poppy Street. At the Nov. 5 meeting, the council held the first public hearing …read more.

The Wawasee Community School Corporation is hosting an informational session on suicide prevention from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20. Christina Bolden from the Bowen Center will be presenting the program. Bowen Center has been working with WHS since last week when the school tragically lost a freshman student. All patrons are welcome …read more.

The city of Warsaw has announced the final week for loose leaf pick-up. Leaves can be raked to the curb or alley (not in the street) and the leaf crews will pick them up on your regular trash day the week of Nov. 26-30. That will be the final pick-up. Crews will continue to pick-up bagged …read more.

This year’s Festival of Trees is underway and it features 20 trees that have been expertly decorated for the holiday season as a means to raise awareness and funding for The Beaman Home and Habitat for Humanity. The community Festival of Trees is expected to attract more than 1,000 visitors to the downtown area through …read more.

Nine people are currently being treated for smoke inhalation at Kosciusko Community Hospital following a small fire at Egg Innovations near Atwood. The fire was reported shortly after 3 p.m. The fire burned a 15-foot to 20-foot patch of sawdust and was quickly contained by employees. Employees were evacuated and transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital …read more.

What was initially dispatched as a three vehicle crash near North Webster Monday afternoon, actually only involved two vehicles. The accident happened on SR 13 just south of North Webster at about 2:58 p.m. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department crash report, Patrick Rice, 29, of Warsaw, was northbound on SR 13 in a …read more.

  Syracuse Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 2:03 p.m. Saturday in Syracuse. Upon arrival at the residence at 605 E. Northshore Dr., fire officials found a working basement fire. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control with most of the fire damage confined to the basement. The home, however, …read more.