Warsaw schools and the city of Warsaw have finalized an agreement to place four school resource officers in local schools. The interlocal agreement between the city and Warsaw Community Schools was first introduced to the Warsaw Common Council last month (see story) and has since, according to Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker, been approved by …read more.

The American Red Cross of Kosciusko County has joined forces with the local Dollar Tree in accepting donated school supplies during their sixth annual Back to School Brigade. Locally, all supplies collected at the Warsaw Dollar Tree will benefit Combined Community Services Tools for School Program. “We see no need to reinvent the wheel,” explained …read more.

The Syracuse Elementary Kindergarten team has decided to make a bracelet in memory of Deborah Nelson. It will be from Winona Lake’s MudLOVE and will feature the words “Just love ’em” and a red band. Nelson was a kindergarten teacher at Syracuse who passed away July 1. Nelson was always reminding her co-workers about the …read more.

“There is a tagline we use at Serenity House and that is: ‘There is a solution.’ And there really is,” said Candy Townsend. Townsend is one of the newest board members of Serenity House and, like many others, has a story that brought her to the organization. “It was my daughter,” she said, her eyes …read more.

The arrest of two Illinois women earlier this week has launched awareness of yet another check scam occurring in the county. (See related) Today, North Webster Police and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are warning citizens to be aware of a well-known scam playing on people’s hopes of gaining “free money.” North Webster Town Marshal …read more.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces pavement preservation projects are scheduled for the southwest and central sections of the INDOT Fort Wayne District beginning on Thursday, Aug. 1. Chip seal operations began this morning along SR 124, between SR 15 and SR 9 in Wabash and Huntington counties, and on SR …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The Kosciusko Lakes and Streams center at Grace College has received a $40,100 grant to conduct an E. coli assessment at the public swimming beaches in Warsaw. The grant was awarded by the K21 Health Foundation. E. coli is a bacteria known to cause digestive problems, urinary tract infections and other …read more.

This month’s First Friday event in downtown Warsaw is focusing on Health, Wealth and Diversity. The fun begins at 5 p.m. with the Criterium Bike Races taking place in the half-mile loop around the courthouse square until 9 p.m. This is the fifth year for the bike race, which is part of the Indiana Kentucky …read more.

The following is provided by the Warsaw+Winona Ride+Walk Advisory Committee as a reminder to both bicycles and motor vehicles to share the roads: Where to Ride Your Bike You could not live in a better community if you want to ride your bike. If you are a recreational rider, there are great short rides around …read more.

Victoria Biddle, an incoming freshman at Tippecanoe Valley High School this fall, has been working on more than just preparing for her high school experience. Biddle recently took part in a 4 day leadership experience at the National Young Leaders State Conference. According to Biddle, the event was held at O’Hare in Chicago from July …read more.

Pamela Ann Rozelle Pamela Rozelle, 37, of Warsaw, resigned her position as a guidance counselor at Warsaw Community High School today amid allegations that she was in possession of marijuana and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. (See related) Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton today released the full Winona Lake Police Department report that …read more.

Beginning in January 2014, Kosciusko County will begin a three month trial of something known as Drug Court. Hoss Smith, manager of the Warsaw Serenity House, said of the program, “It’s designed to take those with addictions and put them with strict supervision and rules to follow.” The goal of Drug Court is to first …read more.

Dan Rumple is grinning ear to ear as he sits down to discuss the upcoming events at Hire Park. “BMX is the newest sport in the Olympics,” says the park’s operator. “Colleges are starting to give full-ride scholarships to BMX riders. We’re a part of history. Hire Park held the first BMXUSA national in 2011. …read more.

Pamela Ann Rozelle Amid news of her arrest with a 17-year-old student, Warsaw Community Schools guidance counselor Pamela Rozelle has resigned. WCS Superintendent Dr. Craig J. Hintz accepted Rozelle’s resignation today noting that, “while the school corporation appreciates the service of Mrs. Rozelle, her resignation is in the best interest of all involved at this …read more.

Local law enforcement authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating two Wabash County men wanted for charges of home improvement fraud. Kosciusko and Whitley county officers are attempting to locate two Disko, Ind., brothers who are believed to be behind a variety of residential home improvement scams in both Kosciusko and Whitley counties. …read more.

This weeks’ Pets of the Week are from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Goofy is a 5-month old brown and white male Domestic Short Hair mix kitten. As his name suggests, he is so playful that he can look pretty ‘Goofy’ when he gets to playing. Being still a kitten, his adoption fee …read more.

Milford School is another step closer to having a school resource officer in the building for a pilot program. During a special Wawasee school board meeting late Tuesday afternoon in Syracuse, the board approved unanimously entering into an agreement with the town of Milford to provide a resource officer for at least four hours each …read more.

It’s good news for the Bulldog Saloon in Mentone where a meeting among state officials Tuesday seemed to bring a move toward a mutual resolution that will allow the bar to stay in operation. Tim Carter owns the Bulldog Saloon at 101 E. Main St., Mentone, and, as StaceyPageOnline.com first reported, he was worried that …read more.

A Warsaw Community Schools junior counselor has been arrested for possession of marijuana and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after she was found in the company of a 17-year-old in a parked vehicle. Pamela Ann Rozelle, 37, of East Kemo Avenue, Warsaw, was arrested early Tuesday morning by Winona Lake Police Officer Joe …read more.

By STEPHANIE LONEY Staff Writer Dixie Days held their annual Car and Bike Show at the Mermaid Festival fairgrounds this year and named winners in various classes for both cars and motorcycles. Bike winners include: Audrey Stambaugh, Warsaw, Best Harley — 2005 Heritage Softail Deluxe; Jay Boggs, Mentone, Best Custom —  2005 Road King; John …read more.

Grace College and Seminary will be hosting riders on the UD-ND Ride for Life bicycle tour, sponsored by The Life Resource Centre and Dayton Right to Life. This four-day, 237-mile journey through the rolling countryside of Ohio and Indiana will commence Wednesday, July 31, and conclude Saturday, Aug. 3, traveling along bike paths and rural …read more.

Following the statewide problems associated with the 2013 CTB McGraw-Hill’s administration of the ISTEP+ this past spring, the Indiana Department of Education has released findings as to the validity of the test results of schools affected by continual server interruptions. Though many schools systems, such as Warsaw Community School Corporation, reported a belief that the …read more.

Reconstruction of a portion of CR 100 East in Milford is necessary due to the development of Trupointe Cooperative’s full-service agricultural fertilizer hub and grain handling facility. Today, Kosciusko County Commissioners opened bids for the road project. Two bids were opened for reconstruction of CR 100 East from CRs 1300 North to 1400 North. The …read more.

Acting on separate tips, Warsaw Police narcotics officers located two active meth labs Monday night and also arrested a local man for selling marijuana. According to Warsaw Police, at approximately 5 p.m., officers were given a tip that there was an active meth lab at 3762 W. Old Rd. 30 on the west side of …read more.

A simple “for sale” listing on Craigslist led Kosciusko County authorities to a large-scale scam. Two Illinois women were arrested on local felony charges of corrupt business influence and control and felony attempted theft after they admitted to their involvement in a popular Nigerian scam. The scam, although in slighlty different variations, all involve the …read more.

The 2013 Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour, hosted by Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation, proved to be a success with approximately 350 participates taking to Lake Tippecanoe July 27 to view six lake homes. In pontoons carrying at least six people each, groups took turns visiting the six stops. Fifty-eight local businesses sponsored the event, and 62 volunteers …read more.

A Rochester man was among four kayakers who were rescued by Indiana Conservation Officers Saturday night near Winamac. Ryan Helt of Rochester, Caleb Giddens of Indianapolis, Vance Feutz of Bloomington and Corey Wilson of Ellettsville called 911 at about 10 p.m. Saturday to say they were stranded along with Tippecanoe River. Although unhurt, the men …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools have announced elementary school textbook rental fees for the upcomoing 2013-2014 year: Kindergarten Grade – $139 First Grade – $170 Second Grade – $160 Third Grade –  $157 Fourth Grade – $163 Fifth Grade- $173 Sixth Grade – $146 Secondary fees are individualized per student and available by contacting the middle or …read more.

Facebook followers of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources can “talk” online about the Healthy Rivers INitiative with Angela Tilton, HRI liaison, on Wednesday, July 31. From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., the DNR’s Facebook wall. Tilton will discuss the state’s largest land initiative and its successes over the past three years, including benefits to …read more.

On Oct. 21, 2011, Army Specialist Danny Hagan was shot in the back of the head at close range with an AK-47 in Ruzi, Afghanistan. Hagan is fortunate to be alive and, after months of hospitals and rehab, he was retired from the military on Feb. 26, 2013, and is now home with his wife, …read more.

The Indiana Department of Education is planning to release findings today on the validity of spring ISTEP results. The state has been investigating issues associated with test administrator CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC that caused widespread glitches that invalidated This year a total of 482,000 students completed the ISTEP examination. However, according to officials, 78,000 students were online …read more.

Providing youth with opportunities to continue to learn and engage in meaningful activities at the end of the school day can boost their academic success. To help motivate and inspire kids to learn, the Kosciusko Community YMCA is offering an afterschool program to school-aged children throughout Warsaw Community Schools. The Y’s after school program combines …read more.

The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber Commerce has set the dates for the 7th Annual Taste & Trade Expo. This year’s event is slated for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12, at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College, Winona Lake. Kosciusko County businesses fill the OCC showcasing the best of the best in Kosciusko County. From retail, …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO This is the second in a …read more.

Cheryl Pitts of Palestine, the woman injured Wednesday in an industrial accident at Par-Kan in Silver Lake is this evening listed in stable condition at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. According to Pitts son, Mike McCord, Pitts remains in the ICU unit, but is improving and expected to recover. Pitts was said to be crushed by …read more.

Steve Zorn, self-defense instructor at Personal Safety Unlimited, is hosting personal safety and empowerment seminars in Warsaw with international expert Bill Kipp. Kipp was named 2012 Black Belt Magazine Instructor of the Year. There will be a seminar for children ages 6-12 dealing with bullies and potential abduction and a seminar for adults / teens …read more.

[weaver_youtube dLokbyqW5wU rel=0] When the Waddle family discovered a lost, starving puppy on their doorstep 7 years ago, no one could have guessed that same dog would one day be a champion show dog. However, with the tutuledge of her beloved master and friend Logan Waddle, Georgia, who falls into the Plat Hound catagory, grew to …read more.

North Webster’s Dixie Days Saturday is experiencing great crowds and partly cloudy weather in the low 70s for festival-goers enjoyment. There is still time to take in the sights and sounds as well as take a 75-minute cruise on the Dixie sternwheeler around Webster Lake. The Art Fair on Pilcher’s Shoes Lawn will last until …read more.

WARSAW – One of the Indiana’s premier high school gymnasiums received a facelift this summer – creating a unique, crisp, and updated look and surface for volleyball and basketball players and fans. Warsaw Community Schools, as a part of the routine floor maintenance for gym floors in the corporation, had its main gymnasium court at …read more.

AKRON, Ind. – The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has been awarded continuing accreditation by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. This means that the system and all of its schools are accredited, and that the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is recognized across the nation as a …read more.

From left are Josh Jacoby, Joel Squires, Tom Wagoner and Dave McCall “We have plans to record an EP after all these contests,” says Josh Jacoby, guitarist for the band Plaxton and the Void – winners of the recently held Kosciusko’s Got Talent competition hosted by StaceyPageOnline.com. (See winning entry here) The band, comprised of …read more.

Steven Lemler Fort Wayne Police have arrested a man for the July 18 murder of a former Warsaw resident. (See story) Kirk Lecount, 42, was found deceased in the back yard of his home on Fort Wayne’s High Street last week. Today, police say Steven L. Lemler, 28, was arrested Friday and has been charged …read more.

On Monday, July 29, and Tuesday, July 30, 400 educators from throughout Indiana will meet at Warsaw Community High School to take part in the school’s new conference, the E3 Technology Conference. This summer has proved to be a productive and informational season for Warsaw Community School Corporation educators and staff. In an effort to …read more.

On June 26, a Norfolk-Southern train blocked at least one railroad crossing for a 5-hour period. StaceyPageOnline.com and Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer have been working to get responses from the rail company on why such long blockages occur and why it happens so frequently. Today, Thallemer says he finally received an explanation about that June …read more.

The following is provided by Fred Helfrich of the Warsaw+Winona Ride+Walk Advisory Committee as a reminder to both bicycles and motor vehicles to share the roads: Bicycles are vehicles and cyclists are drivers and must obey all laws. Just like cars, bikes must stop at stop signs and lights, signal before making turns, move with …read more.

Three area World War II veterans joined approximately 75 other veterans from Northeast Indiana to visit the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Women’s War Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and other memorials in Washington, D.C., recently. The trip was sponsored by Honor Flight Northeast Indiana. Veterans from the area making the trip …read more.

Nutritious meals that meet specific nutrient guidelines are served every school day at Warsaw Community Schools. A complete lunch includes these components: protein, grains, fruits, vegetables and milk. Choices within each category are available daily from which students can select a complete lunch. A complete lunch must have 3-5 components of which one must be …read more.

Multi-Township EMS hosted Lutheran Air this evening for a meet and greet event to introduce the Lutheran Air staff. The meet and greet took place at MTEMS’ west base at North Detroit Street (SR 15) and U.S. 30. Mark Pepple, clinical director for MTEMS, said the event was for MTEMS personnel to become better acquainted …read more.

A special meeting of the Warsaw Common Council will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, July 29, for a budget session. The meeting will be held at the city hall and is open to the public.

Multi-Township EMS is the recipient of a one-year Community Action Grant from the American Heart Association for 2013-14. The Community Action Grant initiative is designed to help achieve the American Heart Association’s mission: to build healthier lives, free from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Projects were asked to focus on one or more of “Life’s Simple …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com continues to prove itself as Kosciusko County’s news leader. In the last 30 days, according to Google analytics, StaceyPageOnline.com has seen 2.15 million page views and 112,000 unique visitors in only the last 30 days. Want news updates as news happens? Follow us on Twitter (@SPageOnline) and “like” us on Facebook. Since April 30, …read more.

The Kosciusko Community YMCA is planning a special youth and family carnival event on Saturday, August 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The proceeds from the event will go toward the Y’s current Shaping the Future Capital Campaign to build a new YMCA. Everyone is welcome to FUNraising day where there will be a …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools will accept applications and waive fees for out-of-district students who would like to attend any WCS school. Transfer students are welcome to enroll in any schools from elementary to high school level or the Gateway Educational Center. Warsaw Community Schools offers both full-day and half-day kindergarten options. A non-resident application may be obtained …read more.

Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Claypool, recently donated $20,000 to the Firefighter’s Communication Fund, which is held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The fund was created in response to the Federal Communication Commission’s action to narrow the bandwidth used by firefighters in order to make more radio frequencies available for cell phone and digital media communication. …read more.

At approximately 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, Samaritan air ambulance was called to Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park, Warsaw, where a 14-year-old was reportedly pushed and was suffering at least partial paralysis. According to scanner traffic and medics on scene, the teen was pushed into a tree by another teen. Shari Munson is the boy’s mother and, …read more.

A Winona Lake woman who harmed her fiancé’s toddler was sentenced today to 6 years in prison. Karen Marie Bartley, 36, was arrested in January on a class B felony charge of neglect of a dependent/endangering life and causing serious bodily injury. In Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 this morning, Bartley’s plea of a class …read more.

According to a report released by the National Association of Manufacturers, Indiana is among the top states in the country in creation of manufacturing job creation. According to the association, from December 2009 to March 2013, a total of 53.4 million jobs were created in the manufacturing job sector in Indiana. Only Michigan and Texas …read more.

Late registration will take place on on the following dates: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 31; 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. This is a time for parents new to our corporation or families with a kindergarten student to enroll their children. …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week are from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Biggie is a 7-year-old Dachshund mix. He is very friendly and has a great personality. Biggie loves people and seems to good with children. He loves to go on walks and just be with people constantly. Biggie is a bit …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com has learned through a family member that Cheryl Pitts of Palestine was the woman injured in an industrial accident at Par-Kan Wednesday afternoon. According to the source, who asked not to be named, Pitts, who is in her late 40s, was crushed by approximately 3,000 pounds of “cans” that fell on her when a …read more.

According to a recent filing with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Merrillville-based Northern Indiana Public Service Co. is proposing a $1 billion modernization initiative that will see infrastructure upgrades throughout the region. NIPSCO says it plans to revamp underground lines, conduit, poles and circuits. Construction could get underway next year and could lead to price …read more.

At the 95st American Legion, Department of Indiana Convention, held Thursday through Sunday, July 11-14, at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis, the North Webster American Legion Post 253 was presented four department awards. During the opening general session on Friday, NW Legion Commander Jon Sroufe accepted for Post 253 the Gordon N. Sheline Post …read more.

Lighthouse Autism Center, a facility for children with autism, has opened a new location in Warsaw at 1535 Provident Dr. This is the second location for Lighthouse Autism Center, which opened a center in Mishawaka in May 2012. The initial location was the first of its kind in the area and was well received in …read more.

The Syracuse Park Foundation discussed purchasing 6.5 acres belonging to the Syracuse Rotary during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The property is located just off of Wildwood Drive in Wawasee Heights. Syracuse Park Superintendent and executive director of the park foundation, Chad Jonsson, asked for volunteers to sit down with representatives from the Rotary …read more.

An accident near Middlebury this morning claimed the life of an Amish bicyclist. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the accident at 4:41 a.m. on U.S. 20 at CR 18 where Elmer E. Miller, 64, of Middlebury, was struck by an SUV as he rode along the highway. According to the police report, Miller …read more.

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County accepts donated materials and goods and is having a sale this Thursday through Saturday, July 25-27. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day to raise funds. Sale items will include kitchen cabinets, appliances, windows, doors and more. There will also be countertops, vanities, …read more.

For 40 years, the Indiana Deaf Camp has provided a fun experience for deaf and partially deaf children, plus their hearing siblings and children with deaf parents. On Sunday, the camp marked this anniversary with a special ceremony. Entitled “40 Years of Joy and Grace,” the ceremony highlighted the efforts of camp co-founders Grace Nunery …read more.

[weaver_youtube xFcHXR0g1zs rel=0] A Warsaw couple riding their mo-ped collided with a car in Warsaw today which resulted in serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Jimmy Lisenbee, 54, of Warsaw, and his wife, Tracy Lisenbee, 36, were both airlifted from Kosciusko Community Hospital after the accident, which happened at about 3:40 p.m. at Harrison and Fort Wayne streets …read more.

Whitko Community Schools announces their plans to move forward with the renovations at South Whitley Elementary School and the construction of a new Pierceton Elementary School. The Board of School Trustees held their 1028 Hearing on June 17 during their regular board meeting. The next step was to wait 30 days for any objections to the …read more.

A proposed gas station and truck plaza in Pierceton will go before the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, Aug. 13. If approved, it would be only the second semi-refueling station between Fort Wayne and Plymouth. WEIHE Engineering firm out of Indianapolis has developed a plan for the Speedway complex, proposed to sit …read more.

Dr. Nate Bosch, associate professor of environmental science and director of the Kosciusko Lakes and Streams research center at Grace College, received an exciting award at the 56th annual International Association of Great Lakes Research conference held June 2-6, 2013 at Purdue University. The Chandler-Misener award, a rare honor that many lake researchers strive their …read more.

The Warsaw Rotary Club is pleased to invite community members to the Friday, July 26 meeting, to be held at noon at the Shrine Building located at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. John Chapman from the Indiana Attorney General’s Office will be speaking about fraud, scams, identity theft and prevention. Lunch is provided for $10. Those …read more.

During the Warsaw Community School Corporation Regular Board Meeting last night, Amy Sivley, chief accountability officer with the school corporation, presented board members with the concluding data for IREAD-3, a literacy test given to third grade students within the district. The data included students who entered into summer remediation and retesting after not passing the …read more.

A Winona Lake man sustained head injuries in a two-car accident Friday in Warsaw. Richard H. Anderson, 77, was airlifted from the scene after his vehicle was hit when he pulled into the path of a northbound vehicle, driven by Logan N. Britton, 17, of Mentone. The accident happened at 3:50 p.m. Friday at Kincaide …read more.

Tracy Landis of S.C.A.R.S. Pit Bull Rescue is shown here with Vader, one of two feral dogs she rescued from a woods near Pierceton in February. (Photo by Stacey Page) The attorney representing a local pit bull rescue has told his client to move forward with her plans to build kennels on her agriculturally zoned …read more.

The 2014 Indiana Republican Party state convention will, for the first time ever, be held in Fort Wayne. The announcement was made Monday and Allen County Republican Chairman Steve Shine told WPTA 21 Alive that it’s the first time in history the GOP State Convention is not being held in Indianapolis. The Grand Wayne Center …read more.

By DAN MCGOWAN Inside INdiana Business The owners of South Bend’s minor league baseball team are working on a big business deal. The South Bend Silver Hawks say money from the potential sale of naming rights at Coveleski Stadium would be re-invested into the facility. Team President Joe Hart says the process is still in …read more.

Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt is taking part in a fundraiser to benefit Combined Community Services in Warsaw. All day on Tuesday, July 30, venture in to Zoyo, 550 W. 300 N., North (in front of Kohl’s), and know that for any sales made that day, Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt will donated 20 percent of the sales to …read more.

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to let the good be heard about Chris Morehouse. I live in small town Mentone where if you upset a small group of church members, your name will be smeared and they will try and prevent you from renting buildings that are used for the public. Chris Morehouse …read more.

Dear Editor, We are very, very happy Mrs. Morehouse is teaching again! Even when some people in Mentone are not. What these people are saying and trying to do to her is childish, to say the least. They are suppose to be good Christian people, but they are trying to destroy Mrs. Morehouse. Despite what …read more.

The Olive Branch invites you to the Rock Around the Park fundraiser Friday, Aug. 23, to benefit Winona Lake’s Limitless Park. Wear your best 1950s attire and be ready to dance the night away ’50s style! A Swing Dance Contest will be held, kegs of beer will be tapped and wine slushies will be flowing. …read more.

The death of a former Warsaw resident is being investigated in Fort Wayne as a homicide. Kirk Lecount, 42, was found dead at about 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the backyard of his home at 1707 High St., Fort Wayne. The Allen County coroner ruled the cause of a death blunt force head trauma. According to …read more.

On March 27, 2012, a man walked into a Bennigan’s restaurant in Borger, Texas, bought a beer and wrote a note in memory of a fallen soldier, his friend LTJG Frankie Toner. It was the third anniversary of Frankie’s death in Afghanistan, and the man asked that the beer and note be left on the …read more.

Wawasee Community School Corporation will hold registration at all schools from noon to 7 p.m. on the following dates: Thursday, Aug. 1 — Milford Middle and Elementary, Syracuse Elementary and North Webster Elementary Monday, Aug. 5 — All Wawasee Schools Tuesday, Aug. 6 — Wawasee Middle School and Wawasee High School Thursday, Aug. 8 — …read more.

The Enchanted Hills Community Partnership Center is pleased to notify Kosciusko County residents and northern Indiana residents that those who are in need of food assistance are invited to attend an area Mobile Food Pantry to be held at the facility from 10 a.m. to noon this Friday, in collaboration with the Food Bank of …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested a Fort Wayne woman after a she led officers on a short pursuit Friday night. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies were on routine patrol Friday night at approximately 10:19 p.m. when they observed a white, 1997 Mazda pickup truck traveling westbound on U.S. 30. The vehicle continued to cross …read more.

Average retail gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen about 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week, today averaging $3.71 a gallon. The national average is currently $3.67 a gallon with the lowest average currently in Ohio where regular unleaded is at $3.54. “The national average has seen the upward trend continuing, with average prices …read more.

Approximately 90 people boarded the Dixie Sternwheeler for a free, “invitation only” thank you cruise Saturday afternoon. Karilyn Metcalf told the crowd it was to say thank you for supporting the Dixie either by volunteering, donating funds or simply enjoying a cruise around Webster Lake. “That’s what keeps her going,” Metcalf said. The Dixie was …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is accepting applications for non-resident students (students residing outside the school corporation boundaries) who would like to attend any TVSC school – Akron Elementary School, Mentone Elementary School, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, or Tippecanoe Valley High School  – during the 2013-2014 school year. This includes full-day kindergarten classes at Akron …read more.

Kosciusko County residents are about to benefit from a national backpack giveaway campaign. The Cellular Connection, the largest Verizon premium wireless retailer in the U.S., in a joint effort with its customers, will be donating 60,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children through its School Rocks Backpack Giveaway Initiative. Locally, backpacks will be given …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation said U.S. 30 in both directions will be intermittently restricted on the bridge over the Tippecanoe River, between CR 150 West and SR 15 in Warsaw, starting Monday. Motorists should be aware of traffic controls including arrow boards, flaggers, barrels and cones while the work is in progress. The work …read more.

(UPDATE: The Silver Alert issued Friday, July 19, for Peyton Rickhof of Fishers, Ind., has been cancelled as of 6:45 p.m. Sunday, July 21. The cancellation was requested by the Fishers Police Department. The statewide Silver Alert was canceled after Fishers Police discovered Riekhof’s vehicle under 8 feet of water near Tamenend Trace subdivision in …read more.

[weaver_youtube Zj9ZRNeuQLs rel=0] An elderly man sustained head injuries in a two-car accident at Kincaide Street on Fisher Avenue (SR 15) in front of Red Horse Outdoor Living Center, Warsaw. The man was driving a silver passenger car and had to be extricated by Warsaw fire fighters. Samaritan Air Ambulance landed at Warsaw Community High …read more.

A Warsaw bicyclist suffered only small head and knee lacerations when his bicycle was struck by a vehicle on Center Street. According to a Warsaw Police report, Mark Anthony Gibson, 20, was riding his bicycle along the far right side of the westbound lane on Center Street when witnesses said he began to veer to …read more.

The state of Indiana provides money to send children to private schools through a voucher program. That program has now been expanded to include more Hoosier families than ever before. Lakeland Christian Academy in Winona Lake is hosting an informational session on the program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 22. The session will be held …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. At approximately 4 p.m. Friday, July 12, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a bank robbery of the Farmers State Bank, at 205 S. Main St., Leesburg. County detectives investigating the incident have stated that the suspect entered …read more.

Treco LLC’s petition for an exception for a storage warehouse in a residential district was approved by the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday. The property is located at 1013 N. Harrison St. Treco wants to build a 23-unit storage facility. The petition was first heard back in February and approved, however, the company originally …read more.

The American Red Cross blood drive scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Symmetry has been cancelled. However, there will be two additional blood drives in Kosciusko County: Tuesday, Aug. 6, from noon to 6 p.m. at AIA Countertops, at 203 S. Huntington St. in Syracuse. Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at …read more.

In response to recent discussions by county fire chiefs regarding Multi-Township EMS’ choice to use Lutheran Air as its “preferred helicopter service,” in a press release issued today, MTEMS Directors Mark Pepple and Scott Sigerfoos have provided explanations for the decision. Multi-Township EMS has, for the past eight months, evaluated the performance of the helicopter …read more.

After several years away, the 2013 Steve Dodds Charity Golf Tournament for the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County will return to Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. This year’s event will be on Monday, Sept. 9. Tee times will be 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. There is no scheduled rain date. Every day someone learns a …read more.