A plea hearing set for Garrett Joe Swanson, 29, of Warsaw, was scheduled for Kosciusko Superior Court I this morning but, once again, the hearing was postponed. Swanson is charged with three criminal charges of forgery, three criminal charges of theft, and a criminal charge of battery. His hearing this morning was supposed to be …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from New Hope Pet Rescue. Emily is a grey Tabby cat that is spayed and up to date on vaccinations. Violet is a Torbie mix that is spayed and up to date on vaccinations. Emily is a 6-year-old blue Tabby that is a bit skittish and prefers a …read more.

Robert Hudson, Mentone, became interested in art when he was 5 or 6 years old after seeing a photo of the Pieta, a sculpture by Michelangelo, in an encyclopedia. However, art had not always appeared in the realm of possibility for Hudson. After a year of taking high school art classes at Warsaw, Hudson states, …read more.

If Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer accepts his plea, Thomas Michael Barth, 25, will likely avoid prison and be ordered to pay restitution for what could be about $12,000. Barth, formerly of Warsaw and now living in Howe, was arrested in April for falsely presenting himself as a representative of country rock …read more.

A Pierceton man was reportedly killed early this morning as the result of a crash in Starke County. His brother was taken to South Bend Memorial Hospital in stable condition. Steve Mort of Pierceton, was pronounced dead at a Plymouth hospital where he was taken after the accident. Tim Mort is reportedly still in the …read more.

Two 14-year-old North Webster runaways were located in Wisconsin Monday after a traveling to six states in seven days. The boys were last seen Sept. 17 at their respective homes outside of North Webster. They were reported as runaways the following day and family members on Saturday were able to obtain information that allowed Kosciusko …read more.

Dear Editor: In response to recent articles pertaining to a proposed agricultural facility in Milford, we do not have to say much to get our message across. After all, when we stated a few years ago that the fuel refinery (aka ethanol plant, etc.) would harm our children and families surrounding the same location (as …read more.

A 270-acre area of land immediately northeast of the town of Milford has made another cut in the process of deciding where a $70 million to $80 million grain processing facility will locate. George Robertson of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation confirmed Wednesday that the number of sites under consideration by the company has been …read more.

This summer, Christine Foster spent mornings walking a caracal cat and evenings cradling an orphan 3-week-old baboon. She fed eggs to meerkats, groomed a cheetah daily and once, barricaded herself in a bathroom to avoid an overly-curious warthog. For one month, Foster lived in a two-room platform tent at the Wildlife Sanctuary of Naankuse in …read more.

Pierceton Elementary School is hosting a nationally recognized child abduction prevention program for all students from Kindergarten though 5th grade. KID ESCAPE™ teaches children how to “Grip, Dip & Spin™” away from potential abductors, and will be taught by authorized instructor, Steve Zorn of Warsaw. The students will be divided by grades and a total …read more.

Among the candidates who attended a Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce sponsored event in Warsaw Monday were, from left, District 22 State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki; Jon Fussle, Kosciusko County Council at-large; Kay Fleming, Indiana Attorney General; Kosciusko County Treasurer Sue Ann Mitchell; and Kevin Boyd, District 3 U.S. Representative. (Photo by Theta Mort) While county …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — There was no seeing red or feeling blue. It was all about being pink. As area rivals met for the second time this season, Whitko hosted Wawasee under the “Pink-Out Night” event slogan in an effort to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Wawasee took the first meeting earlier this …read more.

State Sen. Carlin Yoder took part in the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce sponsored Meet the Candidates night at Lakeview Middle School Monday evening. (Photo by Theta Mort) The Government Issues Committee of the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Meet the Candidates event Tuesday evening offering candidates of local, state and federal government …read more.

Two former Milford residents are facing drug charges after Elkhart County police located methamphetamine and more than 100 pounds of marijuana in their Rolling Prairie home. Officers of the Elkhart County Interdictions and Enforcement Unit on Friday arrested Joseph Olivo, 32, and Hayle Doty, 33, in their home. Police say the arrests followed an investigation …read more.

A FedEx truck and a car collided near Syracuse tonight resulting in minor injuries. According to reporter Deb Patterson who was on scene, the driver of the car pulled into the path of the FedEx truck, which was northbound on 300 East when the driver of the car   entered into the road from 1050 …read more.

One person is in custody after a brief stand-off Tuesday on CR 1000 North in Syracuse. Indiana State Police Troopers and officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department donned bullet proof vests and had their weapons drawn at a residence at 7919 E. 1000 N., just west of North 800 East near Wawasee Middle School. …read more.

For the third consecutive year, G.I. Jobs magazine has recognized Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona Lake as a “Military Friendly” school for 2013. The list of named schools is a product of years of research across government agencies and private entities, as well as a survey administered by G.I. Jobs. The 2013 Military …read more.

One property vacation was approved while another one was denied at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting today (Tuesday). A rather long debate ensued regarding a road vacation petition in Turkey Creek Township. The petitioner, Larry Farver, requested that a 30-foot by 116-foot right of way on his property be vacated. The right of way leads …read more.

Authorities in Elkhart County are hoping the public can help in identifying a man who robbed a Mutual Bank branch in Elkhart Monday afternoon. At approximately 2:50 p.m. Sept. 24, a white male – believed to be in his early to mid-40s with brown hair and a receding hairline, blue eyes and a goatee – …read more.

An indoor marijuana growing operation at a suspected drug house brought officers from Warsaw Police, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and the Indiana State Police to the home at 1304 N. Park Ave. at 10:35 a.m. today. According to Warsaw Police, the local S.W.A.T. team was utilized to make entry into the home during the …read more.

Absentee and early voting dates and times were announced at county commissioners this morning. The public test for the electronic voting machines will be at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the clerks’s office. Early and absentee voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, to Monday, Nov. 5. (Monday …read more.

Fall has officially started, leaves are turning colors and the air is crisper and cooler. An annual fall event at Wawasee High School is homecoming week, which began Monday. The week includes activities each day at the high school such as College Shirt Day Monday with a penny race and alcoves being decorated by themes. …read more.

More Indiana students are participating and succeeding in courses and tests that support college and career readiness, Tony Bennett, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, today announced. This news coincides with today’s release of The College Board’s 2012 College and Career Readiness Report. In Indiana, measures of college and career readiness include more than just student …read more.

The Warsaw Department of Public Works has scheduled the annual compost give-away for the following Saturdays: Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27; and Nov. 3 and 10. The public is invited to bring trailers, dump trucks, pickup trucks and/or small containers between 8 a.m. and noon to West Center Street just inside Boggs Industrial Park. …read more.

Robert Hudson has turned the side of a building in Mentone into a work of art and, upon seeing the colorful scene, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Hudson actually is an accomplished artist. Reader Steve Rogers alerted StaceyPageOnline.com to the developing story and even went out of his way to do an impromptu …read more.

Kosciusko County residents must have their homestead verification forms turned in before Jan. 1, 2013. If the verification form is not received by the Kosciusko County Auditor’s Office before Jan. 1, homestead deductions will be removed. For the past three years the homestead verification form has been included with the tax statement. Individuals and married couples …read more.

KENDALLVILLE — The girls golf season came to a bittersweet end for a half dozen golfers from Warsaw and Wawasee. The Warsaw team concluded its fine season with a 357 and fifth place at the East Noble Girls Golf Regional while Wawasee freshman Mikala Mawhorter had her individual season end with an 87 on the …read more.

The Indiana Department of Labor today released its preliminary annual Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries report for 2011. The state reported 122 fatal occupational injuries in 2011. While this number is one of the lowest recorded since the report’s inception in 1991, it is up from the state’s preliminary number of 115 for 2010, and …read more.

Warsaw residents may have noticed something new on Smith Street, in addition to a much-welcomed resurfacing job. On Sept. 10, the City’s first bike lanes were completed along Smith Street, as well as “sharrow” marked bike routes along Winona Avenue and McKinley Street. These new markings and signage created 1.8 miles of new bicycle facilities and …read more.

With fall underway, students at many high schools and colleges are rolling up their sleeves in more ways than one. Every year, students nationwide join the American Red Cross as blood donors and blood drive sponsors, all in an effort to help hospital patients in need. Students coordinate blood drives throughout the academic year, with …read more.

The Northern Indiana Lakes British Motor Club of Warsaw will be holding their annual “Fall Out” British Car Show on Oct. 6, at the Village at Winona, Winona Lake, Indiana from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 100 British cars come from a five state area  for all to appreciate. There is no charge to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State lawmakers are reconvening to scrutinize how Indiana’s troubled Department of Child Services screens calls for help through its centralized hotline. Members of the DCS study committee are scheduled to review the hotline, examine child care provider payment issues and hear public testimony. The panel plans to meet this afternoon at the …read more.

Halloween demons have already been sighted around the Lions Mermaid Festival grounds in North Webster. The North Webster Lions and Boy Scouts annual 2012 A~MAZ~ZING Haunted House is already taking shape for this year’s theme, Demons and Dangers! Already there have been reports of Bigfoot being sited, a Witchy Rapunzel loosing her mind in her castle tower, and …read more.

Every five years the U.S. Census Bureau will send out more than 4 million Economic Census Forms to businesses of every kind, from manufacturing to real estate to hotels and restaurants. This fall the forms will be coming from October to December to a business near you. The information gathered isn’t just for the government …read more.

Iconacy Orthopedic Implants LLC, an orthopedic developer and manufacturer, is expanding operations in Warsaw and creating up to 50 new jobs by 2015. The company will hold a ribbon cutting and open house on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at its new location, 4130 Corridor Dr. Time and additional details have not yet been released. Iconacy, which …read more.

With temperatures expected to dip into the mid-30s tonight, the National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for Kosciusko County. The advisory is in affect from 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday. Isolated areas could see temperatures dip to near freezing meaning sensitive vegetation could be damaged by first if left uncovered.  

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOmgq54tIKs]   Zachary D. White, 20, of Syracuse, is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after driving a vehicle into a train Saturday night then fleeing the scene. At 9:40 p.m., Warsaw Police and Fire departments and Multi-Township EMS were called to the crossing at Market and Hickory streets where a car, allegedly driven by …read more.

CULVER – It was some kind of sweet redemption for Ashley Erba Saturday. The Warsaw cross country superstar, on a cold and windy day, blazed to a new state record performance in dominating her race at the Culver Academies Invitational. Erba, the defending state champion, responded after losing her first race since her sophomore year …read more.

DUNLAP – The Warsaw boys tennis team was in no kind of sharing mood Saturday. The Tigers, not deterred by weather or the seven other teams in the conference, rolled to the championship of the Northern Lakes Conference tournament. Warsaw, which won the regular-season league title at 7-0, won four of the five positions Saturday …read more.

Police and medics were called to the 700 block of Smith Street in Warsaw at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday where a vehicle and a moped collided. According to a Warsaw Police report, Madeline J. Islas, 41, of Warsaw, was westbound on Smith Street and attempting to make a right turn into an alley at her …read more.

KENDALLVILLE – Mother Nature, for the second straight year, made it a miserable mess Saturday for the young ladies looking to compete in the East Noble Golf Regional. The weather, in the end, was the only winner too. The regional, which includes Warsaw and Wawasee freshman Mikala Mawhorter, was postponed until Monday due to the …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com has learned that police and the Kosciusko County Coroner’s office were called to a home on Huntington Street in Syracuse this afternoon where they were investigating the death of Jason Allen Coy, 31. According to reporter Deb Patterson, who is on scene, the death occurred in a home at 1025 N. Huntington St. According …read more.

The Kosciusko County Farmers Market will be presenting the 1st Annual Firemen Chili Cook Off on Saturday, Oct. 13, in downtown Warsaw. The cook-off is between all fire departments in Kosciusko County and is being held to benefit a selected charity, which has not yet been announced. The event will take place from 11 a.m. …read more.

PLYMOUTH — First, it poured on Plymouth. Then, Plymouth poured on Wawasee. A soaked Rock Pile at kickoff didn’t slow down the Rockies one bit as Plymouth rushed for 396 yards in a 53-14 win Friday night. But it was how Plymouth finished which burned Wawasee just as badly. More than in control with a …read more.

WARSAW –  Why mess with success? Warsaw football coach Phil Jensen is a smart man. He’s not about to fix what “ain’t broke” as the old adage goes. Jensen’s Tigers used their month-long formula for success to near perfection again Friday night in fashioning a 17-0 Northern Lakes Conference win over Goshen on a rainy …read more.

North Webster Town Council held a special meeting Friday to award street paving bids. Phend & Brown, Milford, was the successful contractor. Council members Lisa Stomebeck, Tim Hine and Jon Sroufe met with Jeremy Sponseller and Mike Noe of Severn Trent Services, who manage the town’s Street and Sewage Department. Also present were Betsy Luce, …read more.

The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association is sponsoring the 28th Annual Kosciusko CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, Sept. 30. The walk will begin with a time of prayer at 1:30 p.m. at Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E. Canal St., in Warsaw. Walkers collect pledges to support the efforts of Church World Service around the globe and 25 …read more.

Individuals and married couples are limited to one homestead standard deduction. As the receipt of this deduction becomes more beneficial, there is more incentive than ever for homestead fraud. Homestead fraud causes higher tax bills for all; therefore, HEA 1344-2009 requires taxpayers who receive the homestead standard deduction to verify that they are eligible to …read more.

On average, Warsaw Police Department’s K9 officers are utilized 280 times each year. Usages are necessary in both Warsaw and other areas of the county and, according to WPD Chief Scott Whitaker, the department’s need for canine backup is only increasing. “The average service life of a police K9 is 9 to 10 years,” Whitaker …read more.

Hoosier employers continued to augment their workforces for the 10th consecutive month and as a result, Indiana gained 7,200 private sector jobs. The rate of job growth in Indiana for August tripled the national average (0.3 percent versus 0.1 percent). Since July 2009, the low point of employment, Indiana has added more than 150,000 private …read more.

OrthoWorx announced at the Warsaw Board of Works and Public Safety meeting this morning that the organization is donating $50,000 in funding to help complete a trailhead park for the city’s ongoing efforts to create promote bicycling. The money is specifically earmarked for Krebs Trailhead Park that will be located along McKinley Street in Warsaw. …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department has announced the cancellation of the Culture Fest event due to impending weather. The event was scheduled to be held tomorrow in Warsaw’s Central Park.  Tomorrow’s weather forecast is calling for rain and winds throughout the day, which is a concern to festival organizers due to sensitive musical equipment and …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Meet Your Candidates event on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Lakeview Middle School in Warsaw. The event is free and everyone is invited to attend. The Government Issues Committee has invited every candidate who will appear on the ballot to attend. Those confirmations include: President – Tracey Blair …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Sept. 9, a theft report was taken from 9160 E. Rainbow Ln. Cromwell. Sometime during the nighttime hours, an unknown suspect(s) climbed onboard a Fourwind boat and removed a Sony AM/FM Satellite stereo and an MP3 player. An …read more.

The Kosciusko County Young Democrats, in cooperation with the St. Regis Club, are happy to host Kevin Boyd for a public town hall forum. Boyd is the 3rd District Congressional Candidate and encourages the public to attend the town hall forum to discuss issues facing Hoosiers in Northeast Indiana with their democratic candidate for congress. Attendees must …read more.

A Warsaw Region Kickoff Event of a national association aimed at furthering the advancement and impact of women in healthcare worldwide was held in Winona Lake Thursday night. The HBA, an acronym for Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, has organized a Warsaw chapter and held its introductory event at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. The …read more.

A communications tower for a medical practice was approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals tonight. The petitioner is Maple Net Wireless, which was seeking an exception to allow a communications tower in a commercial district for the primary use of a medical facility located in Syracuse. The tower will …read more.

The body found in a 55-gallon drum in Elkhart County Thursday afternoon has today been initially identified as that of 44-year-old Mark Miller. Miller, the owner The Tattoo Shop in Elkhart, was reported missing two weeks ago. His body was identified by various tattoos and further confirmation of dental records and/or fingerprints are being conducted. …read more.

In a move toward receiving Medicaid reimbursements, the Kosciusko County Health Department Clinic will begin charging an $8 administrative fee for vaccinations on Oct. 1. Operated by the Kosciusko County Health Department, the clinic currently provides immunizations at no cost for all children – birth to age 18 – who are eligible under the Vaccines …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Staff Writer Deb Patterson contributed to this article.) A total of 16 people were on today’s Circuit Court docket to be sentenced for crimes ranging from possession and dealing drugs to battery resulting in serious bodily injury. In the end, some of the sentencings were delayed and others, in an unusual move, were …read more.

The Women Build committee of Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County will be hosting Happy Appé Hour at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, and lasting until 7:30 p.m. at Mad Anthony Lake City Tap House, 113 E. Center St., Warsaw. Advance tickets are $10 and will include full access to a wine tasting courtesy of …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Staff Writer Deb Patterson contributed to this article.) A former nurse and her now ex-boyfriend who admitted to felony charges of forgery and prescription fraud were both to be sentenced separately in Kosciusko County Circuit Court today. Instead, only Jakayla Snodgrass, 23, of Leesburg, was sentenced. Snodgrass worked as a registered nurse at Provident …read more.

This report, which is based upon information from law enforcement and complaints submitted to the FBI’s Internet Crimes unit, details recent cyber crime trends and new twists to previously-existing cyber scams. TRIANGLE CREDIT CARD FRAUD Triangle Credit Card Fraud is a common scam known to affect many on-line merchants. It has been called “Triangle Credit …read more.

A sewer project will have traffic along SR 15 (Detroit Street) in Warsaw restricted on Tuesday and Wednesday. The city of Warsaw will be repairing a sewer line on SR 15 (North Detroit Street) at the intersection of Detroit and Main streets. The northbound lane will be reduced to one lane for this repair. Restriction …read more.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Kroger is recalling spinach sold at grocery stores in 15 states – including Indiana – due to possible Listeria contamination. The Kroger Fresh Selections Tender Spinach was sold in 10-ounce bags and had a “best if used by” date of Sept. 16. The spinach included in the recall includes those with UPC …read more.

Continuances are becoming commonplace in a lawsuit that holds the intense interest of several local entities, including the town of Winona Lake and Grace College. The suit of Dr. Dane Miller v. Brent Wilcoxson was nearing a court hearing for next week when, on Monday, counsel for both parties jointly contacted the court and requested …read more.

A journey unlike any other began on Mother’s Day – May 8, 2011 – in Port Orchard, Wash., and it isn’t expected to end until January when it reaches the Atlantic Ocean in Delaware. And this week, that journey comes to Warsaw. Tracy Delp of Washington is riding on horseback from her home on the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mitch Daniels’ team of federal health care overhaul leaders are telling Indiana lawmakers that firm answers on the sweeping new law aren’t available. Daniels has said the biggest issues to be decided by the next governor are whether Indiana should expand Medicaid and whether to establish its own health insurance exchange. …read more.

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The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 13 in North Manchester, between Briarwood and Hillcrest Drive, is expected to remain closed until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, as the railroad crossing is being rebuilt. Norfolk Southern requires additional time to work on the railroad crossing due to inclement weather during the past week. The …read more.

Creating and following an emergency communications plan is an essential component of disaster preparedness. As part of National Preparedness Month, the Indiana State Department of Health has launched a “30 Days, 30 Ways to Prepare” campaign. The campaign provides daily tips categorized into a weekly theme for the month of September. The third week’s theme …read more.

If Purdue University researchers have their way, the term “biofuel plant” will take on a whole new meaning. A team received a $5.2 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to develop a plant that can make substances that could be used directly as a biofuel. The idea is to reroute carbon that plants currently use …read more.

Warsaw Library is partnering with Treasures for Troops to provide support for troops serving overseas. Trick-or-Treat bags provided by Treasures for Troops can be picked up at Warsaw Community Public Library beginning Monday, Sept. 24. The box containing the bags will be located on the lower level by the display case. Instructions with the list …read more.

The Syracuse Town Council held a public hearing on the 2013 budgets during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Clerk-treasurer Julie Kline read through the proposed budget line by line and then opened the floor to public comment. Sharon Fowler questioned the fund marked “motor vehicle highway.” It was explained that was the street department …read more.

The Indiana Court of Appeals has set a time at 11 a.m. Oct. 30, to hear oral arguments in the  conviction appeal of Paul H. Gingerich, whose address at the time of his sentencing was Biscayne Lane, Cromwell. Now 14 years old, Gingerich was charged as an adult in Kosciusko County for the 2010 shooting death of Philip …read more.

Winona Lake and Warsaw Fire departments were called to Mount Memorial on the campus of Grace College at about 9:20 a.m. today in response to an audible alarm. A WLFD official arriving on scene reported a smoky haze coming from one of the second floor rooms in the Mount Memorial building. The cause of the …read more.

The Syracuse Town Council held a public hearing regarding a community development block grant for Oakwood Retreat LLC during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday. The town is the lead applicant for the grant along with Parent Associates Inc., the company Rex Parent and his sons own, and through which are purchasing the Oakwood property. Kristine …read more.

Claypool is asking qualified residents of the town to submit applications for the clerk-treasurer’s job after Miccah Shepherd submitted her resignation Monday night. Only in the position for nine months, Shepherd said she has to resign as she is moving out of the town. Because Shepherd ran as a Libertarian to replace clerk-treasurer Arlene Leiter, …read more.

The Kosciusko County Women’s Connection is an organization with a mission: to bring together local women of all ages to make new friends and learn something new at the KCWC Coffee Café Connection. The organization meets the first Thursday of the month at The Hub, 1201 College Ave., Winona Lake, from 9:30 am to 10:45 …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week are Angelo, a domestic long hair, and Katie, a domestic short hair. Angelo is a 2 1/2 year old male. He’s a beautiful cat but is a little on the shy side, so he will need time to adjust to a new home. He likes cats and dogs. He is …read more.

North Webster Town Council handled important business at its meeting Tuesday evening at the North Webster Community Center, but a bit of levity popped up over the issue of stump removal. The stumps are in the town’s right-of-way in an alley. Rick Monroe, of North Center Street, had asked if the council had any problems …read more.

Warsaw residents will have the opportunity to experience a variety of cultural performances at Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s Culture Fest event from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Central Park. This free event will highlight both music and dance from around the world. The event will begin at 3 p.m. with Calypso, soca, …read more.

Drought conditions across Indiana have left many farmers facing yield loss, market uncertainty and price fluctuations. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture wants to encourage all Hoosier producers to talk to their grain elevators about their delivery concerns due to potentially reduced yields, and what options might be available to them. Hoosier farmers do have …read more.

Marshall County – Shortly after 8 a.m. Monday morning, the Marshall County Dispatch Center advised officers of an erratic driver on U.S. 30 near Plymouth.  Further investigation by police led officers to a mobile meth lab and a stolen car. Bremen Post Commander, Lt. Jim Strong, spotted the suspected vehicle east bound on U.S. 30 …read more.

Several questions have been raised in regards to construction occurring at 701 N. Harrison St., Syracuse, where a new roof recently went up on a structure involved in a fire June 19. According to Syracuse Building Inspector Hal Hansborough, every thing is legal with land contract purchaser Eleazar Cadena having received all the proper permits …read more.

The Drive One 4 UR School program was developed as a fun, engaging way to help high schools raise money to support their academics and extracurricular activities. Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships partner with local high schools to conduct test-drive fund raising events. On Saturday, Warsaw Community High School PTO and Rice Ford in Warsaw …read more.

September is Hunger Action Month and, in conjunction with International Housekeeping Week, Wyndham Garden and Bennigan’s conducted a nonperishable food drive to help residents of Kosciusko County. Wyndham Garden and Bennigan’s employees were able to collect several boxes of food to donate to Combined Community Services. Pictured, from left, are Mike Stetzel, WG general manager; …read more.

  [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXcBSvUObpM]   Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies and Multi-Township EMS were called to the area of 3938 E. 400 North for a one vehicle crash. Although an initial call for the Leesburg Fire Department and Samaritan air ambulance was made, both were called off when a county deputy arrived on scene and noted the …read more.

Just two hours after Bradley Martin Wine, 28, of North Webster, was released from the hospital after a near fatal alcohol overdose, he was arrested in Milford for public intoxication. Wine was found early Sunday morning by Milford Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies in a state of extreme intoxication. Wine was in his vehicle …read more.

An early Saturday morning foot pursuit ended with two Lake County men taken into custody by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies. Deputy Shawn Castillo was reportedly on normal patrol Saturday at 12:13 a.m. and observed a vehicle driving without its headlights in the area of U.S. 30 and Parker Street.  Deputy Castillo caught up with the …read more.

Bill Warren A 38-year-old North Manchester man has had his jury trial continued once again. Bill Warren was scheduled to go to trial in Kosciusko County Superior Court I this morning, but on Friday his attorney, Alan J. Zimmerman, filed a motion to continue. The trial is now set for Nov. 13-15. Warren, 38, of …read more.

On Friday and Saturday night, Sept. 14-15, between 7 p.m. and 4 a.m., the Indiana State Police conducted a statewide enforcement campaign targeting impaired and dangerous drivers. Troopers throughout the state arrested 346 impaired drivers, issued 4,105 traffic tickets, 6,646 written warnings and made 360 arrests for various criminal offenses. Locally, troopers from the Bremen …read more.

Kosciusko County Safe Kids will have Child Passenger Safety Technicians at the State Farm Insurance Agent Ot Schroeder’s office this Saturday, Sept. 22, for free child seat inspections. From 9 a.m. to noon, drive up to have your car seats inspected for proper use. Technicians will educate the public in keeping children safe while being …read more.

As advertised, Warsaw’s 2013 budget is at $25,027,268 and, during Monday night’s regular meeting of the Warsaw Common Council, the budget was unanimously approved. However, that doesn’t mean it’s a done deal. The council held the first public hearing on the budget tonight but, hearing no one speak either in favor or against the advertised amounts, …read more.

In many ways, 4-year-old Sarah Landrigan is like any other child. She likes Blue’s Clues and Dora the Explorer, she whines when she doesn’t want to hear what Mom says, and when someone new comes to her home, she gets a little excited and is difficult to calm down. But in many other ways, young …read more.

The Indiana State Police want to remind all parents that Sept. 16-22 is National Child Passenger Safety Week. Since approximately 85 percent of child safety seats are being misused nationally, troopers want to encourage parents to take a few extra minutes to ensure their children are restrained properly. Just last year in Indiana, 90 children …read more.

The Indiana Commission for Women is seeking nominations for the 2013 Torchbearer Awards. The state of Indiana’s most prestigious recognition of women, Indiana Torchbearers are those women who have stepped forward as leaders by breaking down barriers to women’s full participation. “These women become lasting legacies for us all by overcoming immense challenges with courage, …read more.

    Students from Wawasee High School FFA, along with other volunteers, spent a weekend morning recently helping to clean several years worth of weeds out of Lake Tippecanoe along Walker’s Park, Black’s Landing and Bigler’s Landing. It was a pilot project sponsored by the Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association with the goal of removing …read more.

Kosciusko FIT 2012 came to its conclusion last Thursday evening with the final opportunity for participants to weigh-in and potentially claim their remaining winnings. The participants were required to maintain their percentage of weight loss from June in order to receive their prize. Pictured are the last men and women standing along with some very …read more.

  Methamphetamine is a growing problem in Kosciusko County and its tragic addiction is a problem facing many other communities across the country as well. Meth addiction does not discriminate based on age, sex, social status or profession. An extremely addictive stimulant, it is said that just one use can result in an addiction. Methamphetamine …read more.