A Kosciusko County man charged with stabbing another man in a Syracuse fight earlier this year was sentenced today to probation. Scott Koontz, 20, was arrested April 8 after police were called to a fight where Tyler Niles, 24, was stabbed in the neck. Niles suffered several stab wounds and was rushed to the hospital …read more.

A total of 49,210 registered voters – or 61.99 percent – voted in today’s General Election. Final voting results for all 69 Kosciusko County precincts: President Mitt Romney (R) – 22,553 Barack Obama (D) –  6,862 Gary Johnson (L) – 624 U.S. Senator Richard Mourdock (R) – 19,905 Joe Donnelly (D) – 8,236 Andrew Horning …read more.

The 11th annual Turkey Lurkey 5K Run/Walk to benefit Combined Community Services is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 17, and pre-registrations are now open to participants. All of the proceeds from the Turkey Lurkey 5K Race are used to support the many programs at Combined Community Services that help the low-income residents of Kosciusko County …read more.

Today, we exercise our right to vote. Over the next few days, we show thanks to those who served protecting that right. Various Veterans Day services will be held around the area. Here are a few events scheduled. All events are free and both the public and Veterans are welcome to attend: Lakeview Middle School …read more.

Shoe Carnival is coming to Warsaw, bringing a more exciting way to shop. The open floor plan, catchy music and friendly associates, coupled with great brands and value pricing, will provide a unique shopping experience that will thrill the customers. Shoe Carnival will open the Warsaw store on Saturday, Nov. 10. Customers can visit the …read more.

The Car Company Owner Mike DeWitt has donated $1,000 to Fellowship Missions and their upcoming trip to the east coast. Eric Lane, founder and executive director of Fellowship Missions, will be leaving Warsaw around midnight Thursday with a group of at least 15 volunteers and residents of Fellowship Missions shelters. The group will be joining …read more.

Crews from the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department have begun stringing lights in the park in preparation of the annual Christmas display. Crews are setting up electrical outlets, testing lights and hanging them on trees today in Central Park. The display features more than 200,000 lights, 28 lighted figurines and 6 lit displays. “New this …read more.

The town of Syracuse is issuing a boil order for Wednesday, Nov. 7. The boil order is necessary while construction of water mains takes place. Water service will be interrupted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then, beginning at 1 p.m., the boil order will be in affect for those in the area north of High …read more.

The oldest ethanol plant in Indiana has been idled due to the economy. The decision by New Energy Corp. in South Bend has reportedly prompted the lay off of 40 workers. The company is attributing the decision to “challenging economic conditions facing the ethanol industry.” The company has been around for more than 20 years …read more.

Warsaw’s efforts to reduce nuisance deer in the city limits is well underway again this year and, according to Jeff Grose, Warsaw Common Councilman and chairman of the Deer Task Force, so far 52 deer have been taken by trained hunters. That number is already ahead of last year’s total and this year’s program is …read more.

Kosciusko County Clerk Jason McSherry says at the end of absentee/early voting at noon yesterday, 3,550 votes had been cast. That was less than the 3,620 ballots that were cast in early voting in the 2008 General Election. Polls opened at 6 a.m. today across Indiana and will remain open until 6 p.m. StaceyPageOnline.com will …read more.

On Friday, the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety gave the initial approving vote for the purchase of new air packs and air cylinders for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. That vote, however, was contingent upon the approval of the Warsaw Common Council. Scott air packs This evening, in a brief regular meeting of the …read more.

On Monday afternoon, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department released a surveillance image of a woman who was wanted for questioning in an investigation. Police were asking for the public’s help in identifying here. Just minutes after the photo was published here on StaceyPageOnline.com, readers began identifying the woman as Shelly M. Holley, 34, of Warsaw. Kosciusko …read more.

Warsaw city offices are expected to begin moving into the new city hall on Nov. 29-30. The announcement was made at today’s Warsaw Redevelopment Commission’s regular monthly meeting. City planner Jeremy Skinner provided an update on the renovations noting that the second floor is nearly completed with the exception of cabinetry. “The cabinet maker has …read more.

At approximately 10:35 a.m. Monday, Warsaw Police and Fire personnel were called to a personal injury accident in the eastbound lane of U.S. 30 at Center Street. Two vehicles were involved in the collision, including a black Jeep and a silver Town and Country minivan. According to a Warsaw Police accident report, Jordan Wadkins, 18, …read more.

Several local Eagle Scouts were recognized at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting this morning. The Eagle Scouts are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Eagle Scout award in the United States. Since it was first awarded in 1912, more than 2 million young men have achieved the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank. The local …read more.

Jayco Inc., a recreational vehicle developer and manufacturer, announced plans today to expand its headquarters here, creating up to 65 new jobs by 2015. Jayco will invest $2.9 million to add a 77,000-square-foot extension to an existing 62,000 square-foot facility in Middlebury. The new addition, slated to be complete in May, will house production for …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County and FamilyWize are proud to announce that their partnership has saved the people living and working in our county more than $237,000 on everyday prescription costs since February 2007. The free FamilyWize drug discount card is available to anyone living in Kosciusko County. “No one should be forced to …read more.

Dear Editor: We have all seen the news about Hurricane Sandy and the devastation this storm had on the east coast. Our mission at Fellowship Missions has always been to reach out to the hurt and broken for Christ. We have been called to go and serve alongside our hurting brothers and sisters on the …read more.

Many years ago, the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum was given aviation pioneer Larry Bell’s personal property from his Buffalo, N.Y., office/apartment. It consisted of awards, scale models, personal correspondence to and from U.S. Presidents, celebrities, and high ranking military officials of his era. His property also included files full of thousands of glass plates, …read more.

On election night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, local results will be posted on Stacey Page Online. We plan to provide all results as the polls close and precincts begin reporting at the Kosciusko County Justice Building. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Make sure you know where to vote. (See related …read more.

“As someone that’s watched you from, basically the inside out, I think you do an amazing job! I have always admired your tenacity and dedication to reporting the facts and presenting the whole story in a non-biased manor. Warsaw – and the surrounding areas – is very fortunate to have a reporter that puts forth …read more.

Ace In The Hole Films will be holding a red carpet premiere of its short film, The Destination, at the Goshen Theater in Goshen, Ind., this Thursday, Nov. 8. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. The premiere is a charity event to raise money for both Riley’s Children’s Hospital …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officer Cpl. Erick Bolt is investigating a firearm incident that happened in Cromwell and resulted in an injury to a North Webster man. At approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday, Stephen R. White, 70, was sighting in his 12 gauge shotgun using sabot slugs in a field located near 1910 South SR 5. White was preparing …read more.

While the U.S. added more jobs than expected last month, the American economy is simply limping along, says Ball State economist Michael Hicks. “The economy remains flat lined with the unemployment rate bouncing up and down each month, but with job creation lagging population growth,” says Hicks, director of the Center for Business and Economic …read more.

Two firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory returned to much fanfare early Friday morning after assisting East Coast residents before and after Hurricane Sandy. Lt. Nate Iden and Battalion Chief Aaron Bolinger both worked in areas around Ventnor and Barneget, New Jersey. Batallion Chief Bolinger compared the storm to weather common to Indiana. “The storm …read more.

Juan Orduno, 26, of Warsaw, Ind., was sentenced by South Bend Northern District Judge Robert Miller Jr. 51 months in prison for felony charges dating back to 2007. Orduno was convicted on a felony charge of operating while intoxicated in 2006. One year later, he was charged with being in possession of ammunition, which is …read more.

The Warsaw Common Council will have the final vote on a $239,740 purchase for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, but the request was given the initial nod of approval by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety today. Fire chief Mike Brubaker is asking to purchase new air packs and air bottles for the department. …read more.

Reporter Deb Patterson was on the scene of a one-vehicle crash at 10080 Turkey Creek Dr., where one male subject was reportedly injured. At approximately 11:19 a.m., Patterson reported a car had driven through a fence and struck a utility pole. The male subject was unresponsive but breathing. Patterson said it appears the driver was …read more.

A Cromwell woman died early this morning when she struck a deer on U.S. 6 near Syracuse. Susana Meza, 36, was killed when her vehicle struck a deer, causing her to lose control of her vehicle. Meza ran off the south side of U.S. 6 and struck a ditch, resulting in the driver side door …read more.

Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers acted on a tip Thursday night and took two men into custody after locating a meth lab north of Warsaw. DTF officers, along with Warsaw city police officers, began the investigation last night at Green Acres Mobile Home Park. A DTF officer made contact with the residents and did confirm …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Oct. 5, a burglary to a residence was reported from an address of 5658 S. Lakeshore Dr. W., Warsaw. Between 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the residence. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed …read more.

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend, meaning you’ll get an extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. Make sure to turn back all clocks one hour. Daylight Saving Time has been used in the United States and even many European countries since World War I when it …read more.

The Milford Redevelopment Commission has officially adopted a resolution to begin the process of establishing a second Tax Increment Financing District, which will remain in place for the next 25 years. The area that will fall under the new TIF District is part of the former BRTB property on the northeast side of town. It …read more.

As StaceyPageOnline.com continues to grow in Kosciusko County, the staff is working hard to bring even more features to the ever growing website. Today, readers may have noticed a new feature on the Public Records page. On Tuesday, StaceyPageOnline.com was highly honored to be one of five finalists in the Editor & Publisher’s international EPPY™ …read more.

A public unveiling of two road signs honoring congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Milford resident Harry J. Michael will be part of a Veterans Day program at Milford School Nov. 12. Members of the community are invited to attend the 9 a.m. ceremony that plans to honor current and former members of the U.S. …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers have extended their Central Dispatch Center to a 24-hour operation in order to maintain radio contact with Conservation Officers across the state. Until now the Central Dispatch Center operated daily from 7 a.m. to midnight. The 24-hour operation began at midnight Oct. 29. Central Dispatch is located at Paynetown State Recreation Area …read more.

Students are assigned letter grades based on their performance in school and so are the schools. On Oct. 31, Indiana Department of Education officially released to the public the letter grades assigned to public schools statewide. Wawasee High School was assigned an A grade by IDOE. Grades are assigned to public high schools based on …read more.

Four schools are coming together Friday night in a dodgeball competition to collect food for Combined Community Services. The Food-a-Thon Dodgeball Event for CCS requires just two cans of food to gain admission. All food will be stocked in the CCS Food Pantry which serves more than 560 Kosciusko County families each month. Participating schools this …read more.

An alert retailer called Warsaw Police on Oct. 5 to report a man in the store purchasing common items used in the production of methamphetamine. Later that same day, the man returned to the store and made another suspicious purchase, which ultimately led to his arrest. Police were able to confirm that Jason L. Finch, …read more.

On Oct. 27, at the Parkview Huntington Community Gala, Parkview Huntington Hospital and Parkview Health System announced that the hospital will develop a comprehensive center for the treatment of autism, to open in early 2013. The Parkview Huntington Hospital Autism Center will provide therapeutic and rehabilitation services for children age 2 to 18 and support …read more.

Warsaw Police were called to the Super 8 Motel at about 3:16 a.m. Wednesday after three passengers in a cab failed to pay for their taxi ride. The result was the find of a methamphetamine lab. In the early morning hours of Halloween, officers were directed to Room 224 of the Super 8 Motel by …read more.

Those wanting to know how to help a Warsaw family who lost everything in a house fire yesterday have a couple of options in how they can offer support. Lincoln Elementary School, the family’s home school, is offering to collect financial donations or donations of gift cards for the family – including mom, dad, and five …read more.

This week’s Pet of the Week is Ricco, and he is in need of his forever home. Ricco is approximately 10 months old, he is up to date  on his shots and he’s neutered. Ricco is a very sweet guy and loves people and kids. He is very patient and actually goes to work every …read more.

Two and a half years ago, at the age of 4, Katherine Alderfer was diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease called Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Katherine still fights this disease on a daily basis. From the outside, she looks like a normal kid, but on the inside, her body is raging to fight against this auto-immune …read more.

By JOE BOALS Indiana’s Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock paid a visit to Warsaw this afternoon to meet with supporters. The spirited crowd of about 50 people packed into the Republican headquarters to listen to a confident Mourdock speak. “I’m absolutely convinced that unless we have Republicans running the Senate, the House and the White …read more.

A 23-year-old man complained of head and back pain after his vehicle rolled on CR 200 North in Warsaw. At 4:29 p.m. Leesburg Fire and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were called to CR 200 North just east of CR 100 East. Only the driver was in the vehicle when it went off the south side …read more.

One person was treated by Multi-Township EMS medics at the scene of a crash in Milford involving a car and a semi. According to reporter Deb Patterson who was on the scene, just before 4 p.m. a southbound car collided with a northbound semi on SR 15 at Higbee Street. Patterson says it appears the …read more.

The grades are in for area school corporations. The Indiana Department of Education released their report card for 2012 and some schools are seeing improvements, while others have declined. The most improved local corporation is Warsaw Community Schools. The corporation received an A grade for all of its schools this year. Compared to last year, …read more.

An alleged rape has landed a Warsaw man in jail, charged with forcing sexual intercourse on a female acquaintance and this is not the first time the man has been charged with a sex crime. Brian K. Knoop, 45, of 340 E. Levi Lee Rd., Warsaw, was taken into custody Tuesday night after an investigation …read more.

On Sept. 27, 2007, hundreds of Soldiers gathered in Arlington, Va., in front of the Army National Guard Readiness Center to witness the unveiling of the “Patriot Chopper,” the first of three bikes that were built by Orange County Choppers for the National Guard. The “Patriot Chopper” was the result of a collaborative effort between the …read more.

The Indiana Department of Education announced today that Warsaw Community Schools has received a letter grade of A as a corporation and that each of the 13 schools in the district has received an A for 2012. The Warsaw Board of School Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Craig J. Hintz congratulate all staff, students, parents and …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM6rB_585u4]   When we first met 4-year-old Sarah Landrigan on Sept. 17, we were introduced to a very special little girl with a very perplexing disease. (See related story) Sarah has Mitochondrial Disease, an illness that prevents her body from converting food and oxygen into energy efficiently. The disease also causes seizures, ketotic hypoglycemia, …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Battalion Chief Rob Barker this evening said the cause of a devastating house fire in Warsaw this morning has now been narrowed down to the kitchen. “At this point, it’s looking like a cooking accident,” Barker tells StaceyPageOnline.com. The fire started in the kitchen near or at the stove. Fire personnel were …read more.

Here is everyone’s chance to have a wonderful Christmas season. All area residents have a shot at winning a portion of the $2,000 Christmas Bucks prizes. All that needs to be done is to enter the Christmas Bucks contest which begins today and runs until noon Saturday, Nov. 24. This event is sponsored by participating …read more.

This week’s First Friday event in downtown Warsaw is the third annual Hot Chili Nights theme and event organizers are still looking for participants. Looking to find the best chili in Warsaw, restaurants, individuals and organizations are being invited to take part in the chili cook-off, which will be part of First Friday that will …read more.

A Warsaw Police Officer escaped injury Tuesday afternoon when his squad car was hit by another vehicle. Initially, witnesses told StaceyPageOnline.com that the officer involved was Allen Danko and his K9 partner, Pako. According to a police accident report provided by Warsaw Police Department today, however, WPD Officer Jason Dobbins, 43, was the driver of the …read more.

Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. No times are being altered or postponed due to weather. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Burket— 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Claypool— 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. …read more.

One person was taken to the hospital after a crash that happened right at 5 p.m. in Milford. The crash occurred on Higbee Street (SR 15) and Section Street when, according to a witness, the driver of a blue SUV failed to notice a pick-up truck making a left turn from the southbound lane of …read more.

A new online tool is taking a detailed and local approach to helping thousands of Hoosier job seekers and students identify what occupations are in demand in their area. IndianaSkills.com, from Ready Indiana and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, is a searchable database of real time job statistics for every region of the state. The …read more.

World Compassion Network in Warsaw is working with churches out east to serve as a disaster relief center to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. WCN is reporting that roads out east are still closed, power is out and communication with possible distribution centers is very difficult. Search and rescue efforts are also now underway, …read more.

Each year, Editor & Publisher magazine, which is the authoritative journal covering all aspects of the newspaper industry, honors the best media-affiliated websites across 31 diverse categories. Now in its 17th year, this international contest has broadened its scope to keep up with the ever-changing Internet industry. After four weeks of in-depth and thorough judging, the Editor & …read more.

By JOE BOALS In this current economy, many communities face the challenge of finding and building talent. Not just in the workforce, but every facet of the community. That’s why Grace College teamed with Ball State University, Bowen Center and several other Kosciusko County organizations to host “Competing for the Future,” a conversation within the …read more.

The Indiana Court of Appeals heard oral arguments today in the appeal of a Cromwell teen convicted in 2010 for his role in a murder. Paul H. Gingerich, now 14, was just 12 years old when he was convicted for the 2010 shooting death of Philip Danner. Also convicted was Colt Lundy, Danner’s stepson. Lundy …read more.

Every hunter dreams of harvesting the perfect trophy deer, but few ever find one as unique as the one Brian Hamman of Culver brought down last year. About four years ago, Hamman was hunting when he spied what he thought was a whitetail buck. Though it caught his attention, he decided not to shoot it …read more.

Principal Don Harman of Wawasee High School announced Oct. 23 Alexandria Rairigh has been named a Commended Student in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to the scholastically talented senior. About 34,000 Commended …read more.

Whether it started as a hoax or a threat, we’ll probably never know, but the result is that people with pit bulls and dogs that could be mistaken as such, are panicking over a text that has gone viral. A message declaring Oct. 31 as Kill a Pit Bull Day apparently began circulating in September …read more.

Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson expected to have a decision by now on a multi-million-dollar grain processing plant that’s eyeing land near Milford, but the company in question is keeping him and local residents guessing. The site northeast of Milford is one of two locations being looked at in-depth by an unnamed …read more.

By STACI YOUNG Chairwoman Ride+Walk Advisory Committee You may have heard of master plans being developed in a lot of different places. Master planning is important, and ranges from a 5-year plan for a single person, to a strategic plan for the United States Army. Warsaw and Winona Lake are completing a Bicycle and Pedestrian …read more.

A volunteer fireman was arrested early Sunday after allegedly battering two individuals in a private residence. According to information provided by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Tirean (Tyrene) Blair, 31, of Warsaw, entered the bedroom of a home at 5891 N. 300 W., Warsaw, at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday. The resident of the home, Norman …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The final stat sheet showed a DNP – Coach’s Decision next to the name of Indiana Pacers’ rookie Miles Plumlee Friday night. Though the former Warsaw Community High School standout did not play in the final exhibition game versus Chicago, it’s in no way how his new coach feels about him. “He’s …read more.

Motorists should use extreme caution when driving tonight as high winds are knocking down limbs and even trees. Just before 11 p.m., Kosciusko County Central Dispatch received a call about a tree that had been blown down on CR 400 North just east of CR 400 West. The tree was blocking both lanes of travel. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – In response to Hurricane Sandy and the overlapping winter storm expected to affect the East Coast and New England area, several Indiana emergency response assets, including elements with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) District Response Task Forces, have deployed to the region. On Saturday, Oct. 27, Indiana began receiving requests for …read more.

Warsaw Police and the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office have concluded their investigation into the Aug. 6 death of a toddler that happened at his babysitter’s home and have filed charges against the caregiver. Dana D. Shell, 43, 907 S. Union St., Warsaw, was arrested today and is charged with neglect of a dependent, a Class …read more.

On Saturday, I went skydiving for charity and am happy to announce nearly $2,000 was raised for the Combined Community Services Food Pantry. The money was collected largely online via a special link that was on StaceyPageOnline.com. The CCS Food Pantry still needs financial help to stock the shelves for what is being predicted to …read more.

A methamphetamine lab located at 2204 E. Market St. in Warsaw Sunday led to the arrest of one man, who was taken into custody in Atwood. Ryan Dean Winter, 37, address unknown, was arrested Sunday at a friend’s house in Atwood after police were called to the East Market Street address in Warsaw where the …read more.

Grace College will co-host a community conversation, “Competing for the Future,”  from 8 a.m. to noon tomorrow in the Orthopaedic Capital Center, Winona Lake. This session’s topic is “The role of community in building world-class talent.” The series is part of the Community Conversations program, organized and facilitated by Indiana Humanities and the Bowen Center …read more.

Warsaw Police arrested three people early Saturday after bar fight at Susie’s Sand Bar. According to police, at about 1:33 a.m. Saturday, officers of the WPD and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to Susie’s Sand Bar, 1360 W. Center St., in reference to a large fight in progress. Upon arriving, officers located two injured parties. …read more.

The effects of Hurricane Sandy will be as far reaching as Chicago and northern Indiana will feel the impact starting tomorrow. A tropical system, or its remnants that become “extratropical,” can have a massive radius of influence on the weather pattern, according to the National Weather Service. Additionally, the NWS notes that because of the …read more.

Multi-Township EMS has sent two ambulance crews to New Jersey to assist with evacuations for Hurricane Sandy. Indiana Department of Homeland Security requested that each of the 10 IDHS districts supply at least five ambulances/ District two is comprised of Kosciusko, Elkhart, St. Joseph, Marshall, Fulton, Stark and Pulaski counties. MTEMS has sent two ambulances …read more.

Eleven Red Cross volunteers from Kosciusko, Elkhart and St. Joe counties left Saturday for the East Coast, preparing to help open shelters, serve meals and manage operations where Hurrican Sandy is expected to make landfall tomorrow night. Early this morning, the storm remained on track to become what some weather centers are predicting to be …read more.

One person was reportedly trapped inside a vehicle following a 3 a.m. crash in the 3800 block of Bowser Road, Syracuse. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department information, Kevin R. Anderson, 29, of Leesburg, was westbound on Bowser Road and apparently crossed the center line. When he attempted to correct the vehicle, he began sliding …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — For the first time in over a month, someone figured out how to slow down the Warsaw boys soccer machine. Unfortunately for the Tigers, it came in the 2A state championship game. The Columbus North Bulldogs, making its third appearance in the state finals in four years, hounded the Warsaw offense all afternoon …read more.

  TERRE HAUTE – Jake Poyner found his place near the front of the pack Saturday. Ellis Coon and Robert Murphy found their rightful places as All-State runners. Brysten James and Daniel Messenger picked up their paces to notch key places. Add it all together and the Warsaw boys cross country team found its fitting …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Nate Robinson is generously listed at 5’9″ on the Chicago Bulls roster. The diminutive guard played much bigger than his small stature Friday night versus the Pacers. Robinson, starting in the place of Kirk Hinrich, led the way as the Bulls held off the Pacers 97-90 in the final exhibition game of …read more.

AKRON – The Tippecanoe Valley football team saw its stellar season end Friday night at the hands of Heritage. Led by quarterback Conner Sheehan’s incredible performance, the No. 9 Patriots pounded the host Vikings 49-8 in sectional semifinal play. Sheehan threw for 376 yards and five touchdowns and ran for another score as Heritage rolled …read more.

(Photos by Carl Lauster) Warsaw’s downtown Spooktacular event was held this evening and drew quite a cast of characters. From hatchlings to dinosaurs, the annual trick-or-treating function is a time for young and old to dress up and come downtown for Halloween fun. Last year, about 1,000 children and adults attended, taking part in costume …read more.

I’m happy to announce that approximately a dozen people have agreed to make the grand jump with me tomorrow! As you know, I’m skydiving for the first time in my life – and surely the last – on Saturday morning. The purpose of the jump is to raise money and awareness for the Combined Community …read more.

By JOE BOALS Kosciusko County residents braved the wind and chilly temperatures Friday afternoon to show support for their nominee for state governor, Republican Mike Pence. His visit to Warsaw was the third stop today as part of his Big Red Truck Tour to visit with supporters. Pence spoke to the crowd of approximately 120 …read more.

This week’s Pet of the Week is available through One Dog At A Time Rescue. Frankie is a 2-year-old spayed female terrier mix. She was in an Indiana shelter and the staff thought she was a special girl and asked for our help to find her a home. Frankie is 16 pounds of love. Frankie …read more.

  WARSAW – For Ashley Erba, it’s a case of been there done that when it comes to the State Finals Saturday. For the rest of the No. 16 Warsaw girls cross country team, not quite the same story. Senior Erba looks to repeat as individual state champion, while it will be the first time …read more.

Making room in your closet can actually help a Hoosier veteran this fall. Ancilla College is co-sponsoring a Suits for Vets drive for veterans near Plymouth. “According to state employment figures, one third of veterans – ages 24 to 46 – are unemployed. Many of those vets need help preparing for interviews and they often lack business-friendly …read more.

A Goshen man was sentenced to 6 years in prison and 5 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. Stephen Sachs, 52, was sentenced this week by U.S. Northern District Court Judge Robert Miller Jr. According to documents filed by the government, law enforcement obtained a search warrant for Sachs’ home …read more.

The Warsaw Community Public Library is having Spooktacular at the library until 5 p.m. today. Snow White and the Witch are there greeting kids. Plus, there’s lots of other characters there to meet including Peter Pan, a Mario brother, a fairy, and a monkey. Come to the WCPL today before 5 p.m. and you’ll also …read more.

“I love the information I can get by going to your web site! Warsaw is my home town, and I haven’t lived there for 13 years but, I still like to know what’s going on, and the best part I don’t have to pay for it. Thanks so much.” – Donna Hopkins

Traffic in both north and southbound lanes of SR 15 were backed up for about 30 minutes following a crash that happened just north of CR 350 North in Warsaw. Just after noon today, Nichole L. Caudill, 25, was operating a 2004 Ford Escape southbound on SR 15 when she collided with the rear end …read more.

The kick-off times for both games involving Tippecanoe Valley and Whitko in Class 3-A football playoff action tonight is 7:30 p.m. Valley will host No. 9 Heritage in Akron in a Class 3-A Sectional 18 semifinal game. Both teams are 8-2 on the season.  The Wildcats (4-6) travel to Elkhart to face No. 1 Jimtown …read more.

    WARSAW – Jake Poyner will be on the running path instead of the soccer pitch Saturday. That’s a great thing for the state-bound Warsaw boys cross country team. Poyner, the senior leader of the No. 6 Tigers, leads the way as coach Jim Mills’ talented team looks for a top five finish at …read more.

A Pierceton church pastor was jailed early this morning on a criminal warrant for sexual misconduct with a minor. Robert Haywood, 77, of South Washington Street, Warsaw, was arrested at his home on a warrant for alleging inappropriate and illegal sexual acts with a 14-year- old mentally and physically handicapped girl. The charges resulted from …read more.