The Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. team and Samaritan air ambulance were called to an accident on McKenna Road near Robert Lewis Drive, Leesburg, that occurred at 4:20 p.m. Friday. According to reporter Deb Patterson, the accident involved only a bicycle and no other vehicle. A witness stated the male bicyclist went over the handle bars and …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station 1 will be getting some much needed repairs thanks to a vote by the Warsaw Board of Works and Public Safety. Station 1, located on Main Street in downtown Warsaw, is in need of a new roof and new exterior siding – repairs that are expected to cost at least $84,650. …read more.

Higher prices at the pump likely stem from an unusually high number of disruptions in Midwest refinery operations, according to the Indiana Attorney General’s office. To help protect consumers from being illegally gouged at the pump, the Attorney General’s office closely monitors the price of gasoline sold at the retail level, compares the pump prices …read more.

Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia spoke at the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s regular board meeting June 5 about several projects occurring in Syracuse. He noted the industrial park’s water and sewer were all hooked up, while gas and electric still need to be complete. Roads in the industrial park also need to be grated before …read more.

The Warsaw Flying Club made an early morning trip from the Warsaw Municipal Airport to the the northwest corner of the downtown square at Lake and Main streets today. The purpose of the trip was to bring the airplane into position for this afternoon’s First Friday event. The Flying Club is promoting its Summer Camp …read more.

Individuals representing various businesses, organizations and even private individuals will be supporting the future leaders of the community during the 2013 Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Auction Friday, July 12. This year, the livestock auction will start promptly at 10 a.m. in the show arena. The auction continues with no breaks throughout the day. The 2013 …read more.

Support the local Cancer Care Fund and have fun at the same time at the Kosciusko County Care Cocktails for Cancer from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Oakwood Resort, 702 E. Lake View Dr. A resort tour will be available along with light appetizers and a cash bar. The dress for …read more.

With only 23 days left for video submission, the Kosciusko’s Got Talent Contest is nearing a close. Now, more than ever, it is imperative that StaceyPageOnline.com readers sign on and cast votes for their favorite talents.

With 31 entrants thus far and hundreds of votes cast, crowd favorites are beginning to be formed. Though many have signed in to vote for their favorite act, the chance at victory is still anyone’s game!

After six years with the Warsaw Police Department, K-9 Pako is retiring due to ongoing medical issues. Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker announced Pako’s retirement to the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety this morning noting the purebred German Shepherd just recently underwent medical treatments and is recuperating but will not be able to …read more.

In an effort to retain quality school bus drivers and attract new drivers, the Tippecanoe Valley Board of School Trustees voted in May to restructure the salaries and benefits offered to its school bus drivers. A significant change is in the daily rate that will be paid to new regular route drivers. Regular route drivers …read more.

A Warsaw native is enjoying the national spotlight today. Teresa Sharpe, tattoo artist at Studio 13 Tattoo in Fort Wayne was named the winner of Oxygen Network’s show Best Ink. Best Ink, which returned on Wednesday, April 3 for its second season, is a reality series hosted by Fall Out Boy bassist and tattoo enthusiast …read more.

Tickets for all concerts at the Kosciusko County Community Fair are on sale and time is ticking by. The fair is slated to begin Sunday, July 7, and the first concert is scheduled for Monday, July 8. Headlining this year’s country concert is Love & Theft with special guest Casey James. Love & Theft, the …read more.

Late Monday night gas prices began to rise to record highs of approximately $4.29 in surrounding counties. By Tuesday afternoon two gas stations in Warsaw had made the 40 cent increase in prices with others following suit shortly after (see related). With prices being well over the national average, many are clamoring for an explanation of why …read more.

Orthopedic giant Zimmer isn’t revealing the price it paid for Germany-based foot and ankle and hand and wrist devices maker NORMED Medizin-Technik GmbH. The acquisition of Germany-based NORMED Medizin-Technik GmbH was announced today, but the companies are keeping quiet about the terms of the deal. NORMED develops screws, plates and specialized instruments for use in …read more.

During its regular monthly meeting June 5, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission heard from a Lake Wawasee property owner who wants the APC to consider amending the setback requirements in the county ordinance governing lakefront properties. Amy Raspiller lives on Majestic Way on the south end of Lake Wawasee and asked the APC if it …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency personnel responded Wednesday night at 7:51 p.m. to a vehicular crash at the intersection of SR 13 and CR 400 North, just south of North Webster, Ind. Officers located a 1991 blue, Ford pickup truck, driven by Marty Deeter, 54, of Leesburg, that had been northbound on SR …read more.

Westbound traffic on Winona Avenue just before the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing is causing some headaches for the city, but it does not appear that a solution is within reach. Warsaw’s Traffic Safety Commission met Tuesday afternoon to discuss, among other things, the center lane at the railroad crossing approach. Although the lane is marked …read more.

By CHARLIE ADAMS The next time you are on Highway 30 near Ivy Tech Community College in Warsaw, you may want to turn up the hill and see … the swing. In May, Ivy Tech brought me in to speak to all of their 2013 graduates. I was able to speak at their commencement on …read more.

(left to right) Claire Hollowell, 5, Corbin Hollowell, 8, and Dalton Ousley, 9, enjoy a day at Kiddieland Park, on Center Lake in Warsaw.(photo by Alyssa Richardson) As weather begins to warm up and the summer sun begins to peek through Kosciusko County skies, residents of Warsaw are beginning to take to the beach for a …read more.

On July 1 the Warsaw Common Council will hear proposed resolutions to downtown parking problems that have plagued the city for years. Today, the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission approved a proposal that would establish fewer 2-hour parking spaces and establish designated parking spaces for downtown residents. (See larger map) “After many months of deliberations, data …read more.

Because of the threat of severe weather Saturday, June 1, North Webster Fire Department delayed its testing of the severe weather siren until noon Saturday, June 8. North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens wants residents to be aware of the week delay. Testing will then continue the first Saturday of each month, unless there is …read more.

Add “blood donation” to your summer plans! The need for blood is constant, even during summer. It that time of year to gear up for fun in the sun. School is out, vacations are planned and longstanding routines are replaced with carefree, casual days. It is also a time when the need for blood often outpaces …read more.

A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, in the Milford Town Council Chambers, in the Milford Town Hall, located at 121 S. Main St., Milford, for the purpose of filling the vacancy of a Van Buren Township Advisory Board member. The position will involve serving the remainder of …read more.

Free summer lunch programs get underway in Warsaw and Wawasee school districts beginning tomorrow. In Warsaw, several locations are serving daily lunches to school-aged children in the Warsaw Community Schools district. For complete days and times, see original story. Wawasee is offering the free meals to school-aged children in that district at five locations including …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department today released the crash report identifying students who were injured in the May 22 crash involving four Wawasee Community School Corporation buses. Those injured and the type of injuries they sustained, as noted according to the KCSD accident report, are as follows: Nicholas Wagner, 14, Warsaw, complaint of neck pain …read more.

Nine people were arrested late Tuesday night after police were called to the 1700 block of South Blue Spruce Road amid a report of shots being fired. The investigation found that a dispute erupted into threats made on Facebook that eventually led to the discharge of a firearm. The call came in at about 11:53 …read more.

A short pursuit with a motorcyclist was called off Tuesday night by a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy who said reckless driving was behind his decision to discontinue following the suspect. At about 8:31 p.m. Tuesday, KCSD Deputy Mike Fowler attempted to stop a motorcyclist at CR 600 South and County Farm Road when the …read more.

Today Governor Mike Pence, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Scott B. Sanders and Indiana Department of Corrections Commissioner Bruce Lemmon gathered to commemorate the successful first year of the Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry program, a cooperative effort between DWD, IDOC and Hoosier businesses to educate, train and job-match soon to be released inmates. The …read more.

Kosciusko County Community Foundation hosted its annual Heart of Gold Awards ceremony tonight in Warsaw, at which they recognized 48 individuals for extraordinary acts of service and volunteerism. Recipients of the awards are nominated by others in the community. At the reception, those nominated received a certificate of recognition, a Heart of Gold pin, and …read more.

As gas prices rose to record highs of approximately $4.29 in surrounding counties late Monday night and early this morning, it almost appeared as if Kosciusko County residents may escape the 30 cent to 40 cent rise other motorist were grumbling over. However, as morning turned to afternoon, the first signs of an increase began …read more.

Biomet employees are set to vote on whether or not to bring a union to the orthopedics manufacturer, but neither employees nor company officials will say much more. Bill Kolter, public relations for Biomet, will provide only the following statement regarding union activity at Biomet: “We do not believe that a union is necessary and …read more.

The wavier hearing for Paul H. Gingerich, 15, which was set for 9 a.m. this morning, has been vacated with no new date set. A pre-trial conference via telephone will be held at another date with the two attorneys and a special judge. Indiana Court of Appeals remanded the case of Gingerich’s conviction for conspiracy …read more.

Zimmer Holdings Inc. announced today that it has acquired Tuttlingen, Germany-based NORMED Medizin-Technik GmbH, a provider of innovative technologies for the foot and ankle, hand and wrist reconstruction and trauma markets. NORMED develops a broad range of specialized plates, screws and instruments, including systems for bone reconstruction and fracture repair, fusion procedures and external fixation. …read more.

Nine non-profit agencies gave budget presentations at this morning’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. Representatives from each agency noted their requested funding for 2014 from the county in the first step of the annual appeal process. In all, the agencies are seeking $525,532, a projected increase of $70,915 from 2013. Only one agency, Kosciusko Economic Development …read more.

The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival will host multiple races and other athletic events over the weekend, June 7-9. Held annually in Warsaw and Winona Lake, the Lakes Festival celebrates lakes while educating attendees about caring for water resources. The youngest festival-goers can participate in the Water Waddle, a 1-mile fun run for toddlers and kids …read more.

“We are Lake City” is the theme of this month’s First Friday event in downtown Warsaw and the activities will include a motorcycle cruise-in and show. There will also be activities to tie in with the weekend’s Northern Indiana Lakes Festival. (See story) First Friday kicks off this Friday at 5:30 p.m. when five motorcycle …read more.

The city of Warsaw is partnering with Da-Lite Screen and Thompson Thrift Developers to install a traffic control signal on SR 15. Warsaw Redevelopment Commission on Monday signed an amendment to an existing agreement calling for the installation of a traffic signal at SR 15 and CR 300 North for a total cost of $207,000. …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmJvZ1nOZLM] An anonymous tip led local authorities to what is being called possibly the largest marijuana grow operation ever seen in Kosciusko County. This morning, members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Drug Task Force went to 7895 W. CR 600 S., Claypool, to a small, rural farm located southwest of Burket, where more …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDkWIuKnwe8] Over the past 15 years Ken Strong has been a media focal point regarding his endeavors as an illusionist, actor, vocalist and career emergency responder. But it may be his latest venture that has garnered him the most attention. For over a decade, Strong, of North Webster, carried with himself a story that …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwdHEydXLJc] Residents of Sunset Drive in Warsaw are settling in for yet another wave of flooding in their neighborhood. As water levels continue to rise without cresting in sight, one local group hopes to give some reprieve from the stress and damages associated with the flooding to the neighborhood. Members of the Serenity House, …read more.

With the recent spring rains the Kosciusko County Health Department wants to remind the community about the upcoming possibility of mosquito borne illnesses. Excessive rain creates breeding pools for mosquitoes that, in our area, can carry West Nile Virus. The health department says Now is the time to take control measures to reduce the standing …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com has learned from friends of the Belcher family that Johnny Belcher, 41, of Warsaw, is in critical condition following a Sunday motorcycle accident in Michigan. One individual told us that Belcher is suffering from bleeding to the brain, a shattered cheek bone and a broken wrist and femur. He has already undergone surgery on …read more.

Two B felony charges of child molesting have been filed against a Ligonier man accused of having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl. Alexander James Hall, 20, of 1218 Lincolnway W., Ligonier, was arrested Friday after an Indiana State Police investigation. Police were notified that a sexual relationship between Hall and the 12-year-old girl took …read more.

Acting auditions for Heart of Indiana, an independent feature film, will be held in Warsaw on Saturday, June 15, and in Wabash on Saturday, June 22. Heart of Indiana is a morally sound, heartfelt romance set on an Indiana grain farm. Filming is scheduled to begin this September in and around Wabash and Warsaw. You …read more.

By STEPHANIE LONEY The Mentone Egg Festival was held over the weekend and new cutie royalty was crowned. The newly crowned Mr. Rooster, Grayson Waldo, and Miss Chick, Kherington Craft, won the judges hearts. This year, four girls and three boys competed for the titles.

The city of Nappanee has always had a soft spot when it comes to apples. With the historic Miller’s Apple Orchard being located at the heart of the city, residents have enjoyed the apple as a symbol of the town’s rich heritage with events such as the Apple Festival, which occurs annually in September. Though …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAuc1FyH1mU] The first of three Lake Talks and Eats, hosted by Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, Syracuse, kicked off this morning focusing on lake health. WACF hosts informal and hands on activities from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the first Saturday each month June through August. The next sessions include “Water Bug Catch!” on July …read more.

Due to the threat of inclement weather for Saturday, the Kids Fishing Derby scheduled for Saturday morning has been cancelled. The Warsaw Parks Department said there is not a rain date, however, the staff will be looking at options to reschedule the derby later this year.

Kosciusko Volunteer Susanne Siebrase deploys for Oklahoma. She will depart tomorrow morning to work in Shawnee, Okla., as a disaster mental health volunteer. Siebrase is a Tippecanoe Middle School counselor, who just finished her last day of the school year yesterday. This is her second deployment. Locally, the threat of severe weather has been forecast …read more.

By Emily Shearer and Pam Messmore Lake City Bank helped Lakeview Middle School students get a taste of their future on May 15 at the Reality Store, a financial simulation game. Mr. Todd Braddock, Mr. Dennis Hershberger, Miss Emily Shearer and Mrs. Betsey Vastbinder’s classes participated in Reality Store. Students were assigned a career and …read more.

Due to a high possibility of rainfall throughout the evening, the Central Park Concert featuring country artist Kari Lynch Band from Grand Rapids, Mich., will be moved to Lakeview Middle School tonight. The concert time will not change and will begin at 7 p.m. and will go to 8:30 p.m. The event is free to …read more.

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County will be celebrating the completion of the inaugural Women Build Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16. At 3 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at 549 E. Market St., Warsaw, will be the dedication. Even more important will be the celebration of the first home for Habitat Partner family member, Diane Jones …read more.

The 1st Annual Boomerang Backpacks Golf Fundraiser for Kosciusko County will be held Monday, June 17, at Tippecanoe Country Club in Leesburg. Golf on the 18-hole course begins with an 8 a.m. shotgun start with lunch to follow provided by Tippecanoe Country Club and sponsored by ProPay Media in Warsaw. The event will include a …read more.

As impressive as the numbers are, they continue to grow and the success of StaceyPageOnline.com shows no signs of slowing. That’s great news for the people of Kosciusko County who want today’s news today and breaking news as it’s happening. It’s even better news for our advertising supporters! Since Kosciusko County’s only all digital daily …read more.

From viewer Bob Dailey. Taken from the Town Park in North Webster, Indiana.

As May winds down, the city of Mentone, the self proclaimed “Egg Basket of the Midwest,” gears up for the annual Egg Festival. This year the festivities begin today and run through Saturday. This festival celebrates the prolific commercial egg production that distinctly marks the city’s heritage and history. “It’s just kind of like a …read more.

Most avid gardeners throw potato peels, onion ends, carrot tops and lettuce roots directly into the compost pile to be broken down into rich soil for plants. While certainly a good thing, it’s not the only way for these kitchen scraps to be used. Scrap gardening takes as much, or even less, effort and time …read more.

Once again this year, the Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® has extended its rich history of community involvement by awarding three outstanding seniors each a $1,000 scholarship. Including 2013, KBOR has awarded $60,000 in scholarships since 1993. This scholarship is specifically designed to assist bright and motivated students to pay for their education expenses and help …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2h75LLhxM4] I wouldn’t have normally entertained the idea of seeing yet another Fast & Furious movie, but my curiosity from the hype got the best of me! Much to my surprise it was a very fun movie! It wasn’t anything I would call a classic, but it was fun to watch from start to …read more.

Representatives from Mutual Federal Savings Bank presented a $1,000 check to Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County in support of Women Build on behalf of the MutualBank Charitable Foundation. The house nearing completion on Market Street is the first Women Build project in the history of Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County, and MutualBank has …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP6VI8wb7uQ] A fire in the Enchanted Hills area of Cromwell Wednesday night has been ruled arson. The Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded to 11938 N. Sir Gallahad Pl. Cromwell at 8:04 p.m. May 29. Upon their arrival, heavy smoke was noted coming from the 56-foot mobile home, which was unoccupied. Tankers from the Turkey …read more.

The 21st Annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble will be held Monday, June 3, at South Shore Golf Club in Syracuse.The tournament format is an 18-hole scramble and the entry fee includes green fees, cart rental, lunch, prizes and favors. Lunch will be catered by Bib’s Backyard BBQ and will be served from 11:30 a.m. to …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb5bxWeNDUA] Students at the Warsaw Area Career Center swapped books for a more hands on learning experience. Instead of studying home construction techniques in a textbook, 22 juniors and seniors worked side by side to create an entire home from beginning to end. A look at the project will be offered to the public from …read more.

Kosciusko County Historical Society’s Old Jail Museum is in need of volunteers. The museum has many projects and activities for volunteers of any age. Tour guides are needed for Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and guides for school and special tours as required. Current projects include researching business histories, helping with displays, …read more.

A Pierceton liquor store was robbed this morning by a man brandishing a knife, but police were quick to find and arrest the suspect. Pierceton Police, along with other local, county and Indiana State police officers converged at the Pierceton Discount Package Liquor store, 101 S. First St., at 11:37 a.m. today after receiving a …read more.

After months of hard work the doors of the Oakwood Inn in Syracuse will be reopen to the public Friday and Saturday. “It’s so exciting because it’s so close,” said Phil Kuhn, marketing director. The restaurants, The Pier and Back Porch will open slowly. Restaurant General Manager Jason Brown explained several small private dinner parties …read more.

In December, Tippecanoe Valley’s school counselors, administrators, community mental health experts, area pastors and law enforcement officers met to discuss ways to strengthen the mental health of the community. As a result of those meetings, the Tippecanoe Valley Community Mental Health Task Force was formed with the following purpose: “To develop and implement strategies to …read more.

With his Tigger from “Winnie the Pooh” collared shirt and a variety of heartfelt mementos scattered about his office, Jim Garner cannot be mistaken for a stodgy elementary school principal. After a 37-year career in education as an art and gym teacher and then a principal, he admits he tries not to take himself too …read more.

The Syracuse Park Foundation approved a contract for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee to hire Marsha Carey as a grant writer. Carey’s contract is for 12 months for $20,000. Mike Buhrt, chairman of the trail committee, told the foundation board Carey came with three very strong referrals. “We’re looking forward to raising some money,” he said. …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week are from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Cooper is a male Lhasa Apso mix and he’s about 2 years old and neutered. He was surrendered to the AWL by his owner on March 7 because they couldn’t find time to properly potty train him. Cooper is a …read more.

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the agency tasked with overseeing and issuing high school equivalency credentials and the related Indiana Adult Education program, today announced it will be seeking a new high school equivalency credential exam. The announcement comes as DWD officials and their counterparts from some 40 other states and the District of …read more.

The following is a letter Wawasee Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Tom Edington sent to Wawasee parents regarding last Wednesday’s accident involving four school buses. The letter has also been posted on the corporation’s website: Thank you to all Wawasee individuals who helped last Wednesday with the school bus accident. Community members and school parents …read more.

His grandfather, Larry Peterson, was an officer. His uncle, Aaron Lindsey, was a firefighter and an officer. Now, Nick Lindsey’s goal is to follow the footsteps of those two individuals in his life and become an officer as well. “When I was younger I remember my uncle wearing his belt and stuff,” said Nick, also …read more.

Warsaw Police have now released information to the public regarding weekend burglaries to local businesses. As StaceyPageOnline.com first reported on Monday, two out of town men were arrested for breaking into and vandalizing the Arby’s restaurant at 1980 N. Detroit St. Jason A. Whetstone, 29, of Mishawaka, and Nicholas Lee Cline, 24, of South Bend, …read more.

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana today announced that the United States Supreme Court has left standing a decision that preserves the right of women and men in the Medicaid program to access preventive health care services at Planned Parenthood health centers. The case will now proceed in U.S. …read more.

The annual Homes on Parade, featuring projects by members of the Builders Association of Kosciusko Fulton Counties, begins Friday with multiple homes on the tour located throughout Kosciusko County. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday with a total of 8 locations on the tour. View them all in one evening, or pace yourself …read more.

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County unveiled more than a dozen of the Rain on Kosciusko’s 2013 rain barrels at Milford Fest on Saturday. StacePageOnline.com is a sponsor of one of the barrels. The barrels will go on to make their official First Friday debut in downtown Warsaw on June 7 and at the Northern …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmOXnrdzXL0] “Memorial Day is when we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Memorial Day is a reminder to all of us that there are those who serve when their nation calls,” said Ken Locke in opening today’s Memorial Day service at Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, Warsaw. Due to rain, the …read more.

A Syracuse man and an Illinois woman were injured over the holiday weekend in two separate accidents involving ATVs. Indiana Conservation Officers investigated the first accident at 3:45 p.m. Saturday. Dwight Dean, 59, of Syracuse, was riding on private property when his ATV struck a small hill. Although Dean could not recall how the accident …read more.

The weather proved to be an obstacle this morning as Memorial Day ceremonies got underway. With cool temperatures and rain most of the day, members of Syracuse American Legion Post 223 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1342 reluctantly canceled the parade. “It hurt us not to have the parade today,” said Bruno Walski, commander …read more.

North Webster American Legion Post 253 held Memorial Day services as scheduled in all of the town’s local cemeteries, except North Webster. That service was held inside the gym at the North Webster Community Center. The service featured a moving musical tribute to fallen heroes by Russ Chandler, along with members of Post 253, Sons …read more.

Pierceton’s Cub Scout Pack 3761 collected over a trailer full of items for the tornado victims of Moore, Okla. The scouts asked for donations last week and a trip was made to deliver the items over the weekend. “The community did an amazing job of showing their support for people that they didn’t know, but …read more.

By STEPHANIE LONEY Staff Writer The town of Milford cancelled its annual Memorial Day Parade this morning due to the rain, but a ceremony still took place, just at a much earlier than announced time. Under normal circumstances, Milford American Legion Post 226, otherwise known as the Ancil Geiger Post 226, always hosts a ceremony …read more.

Arby’s on North Detroit Street in Warsaw will remain closed for what could be up to three weeks while repairs from a weekend break-in are made. Katie Aguilar-Polk tells StaceyPageOnline.com that her family’s restaurant was broken into over the weekend and the culprits caused a lot of interior damage. Warsaw Police have now filed a …read more.

This morning’s rain showers are prompting changes in Memorial Day events throughout the county. At Oakwook Cemetery in Warsaw, the ceremony will now be held moved indoors to accommodate the public. Services will take place beginning at 10:55 a.m. at the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel. The annual services will be conducted by John C. Peterson Post …read more.

A South Whitley woman lost control of her vehicle on SR 5 in Whitley County early Sunday morning and was ejected when the van rolled several times. Whitley County Sheriff’s Department deputies investigated the crash that happened at 1:07 a.m. Sunday on SR 5 near CR 1000 South. Elyse K. Edsall, 26, sustained a head …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ45-e9mycE] Video is courtesy of ESPN As the Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the unofficial start of summer, grillers everywhere are dusting off their spatulas and are eager to let the grilling season commence. The National Fire Protection Association, however, is recommending that grillers be mindful of safety, especially as the peak months for …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 25 is scheduled for closure in Mentone at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, due to the Mentone Egg Festival. The closure is between SR 19 and North Morgan Street. The detour is SR 19 to West Harrison Street to North Morgan Street. The road will be re-opened …read more.

The annual Milford Fest is underway today in downtown Milford, and the annual Milford Car Show winners were announced. Winning Best In Show was Kyle Schneider’s 1937 Pontiac Silver Streak. Scheider, from Plymouth, also won the “Longest Distance” award with having driven 60 miles to Milford Fest. The People’s Choice trophy went to Don Bice …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc-8Icfjst8] There are parts of Wednesday’s bus crash that Jaxon, Delanie and Parker Bame will never forget. It was on that day when John Wagoner, 61, the driver of bus #28, failed to stop for three other Wawasee Community School Corporation buses setting off a chain reaction event that injured approximately 50 students. Wagoner …read more.

It’s back!  Combined Community Services is thrilled to announce its second annual Blue Jeans and BBQ Gala coming up on Saturday, June 22, at 7 p.m. Three local celebrity chefs will face off in a barbeque challenge at Combined Community Services on Mariners Drive in Warsaw. Dane Miller of the Dane and Mary Louise Miller …read more.

Warsaw Community High School is pleased to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2013. The Valedictorian is Timothy Carl Ahlersmeyer. Tim is the son of David and Shelley Ahlersmeyer of Warsaw. He plans to major in accounting and finance and minor in economics. He will be attending Butler University. While a student …read more.

The Warsaw Police Department has introduced the newest member of its force, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois named Dax. Dax is the new K-9 partner of WPD Patrol Officer Phil Reed. Reed is a four-year veteran of the WPD and, along with Dax, recently finished the intensive dual purpose handler course meaning the duo are now …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Fair children’s pageants are fast approaching. This year’s theme for the pageants is a Western theme. The date for the toddlers (2-year-olds), preschool (3- and 4-year-olds) and Little Miss and Mister (5- to 8-year-olds) divisions is Saturday, June 15. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with the pageants getting underway at 11 …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oKH0EoguZM] Story by Carson Kerlin, Junior Reporter at Eisenhower Elementary This is Carson Kerlin reporting to you from Eisenhower Elementary School in Warsaw. Today is Friday, May 24, and I would like to welcome you to our music room. Our music teacher is Mrs. Robin Merrick. She has been teaching for a total of …read more.

A Frost Advisory has been issued for Kosciusko and surrounding counties from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued the advisory as temperatures are expected to drop into the upper to middle 30s in the overnight hours. A Frost Advisory means frost is possible and sensitive outdoor …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1Zw6zyp-EI] Today at 9 a.m. members of the Purdue Extension Homemakers club gathered to donate a total of 52 homemade tote bags to Fellowship Missions Founder Eric Lane. The bags, which are made entirely by members of the club, will be given to women at Fellowship Missions’ homeless shelter. According to June Thomas, a member …read more.

One of the best ways the public can see, up close, what Wawasee High School students are capable of creating is to attend the school’s annual art show. This year’s show will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 31, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Student artwork will be …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hba2Icu6fNc] While Wednesday’s accident near North Webster involving four Wawasee Community School Corporation school buses remains under investigation by the Indiana State Police Motor Vehicle Division and Kosciusko County’s Fatal Accident Crash Team, the school corporation has released video showing a fraction of what occurred that afternoon. Video from bus #30, driven by Cyndi …read more.

Michael Searfoss has been named the new clerk-treasurer for Leesburg. Kosciusko County Democrat Party Chairman John Bonitati informed StaceyPageOnline.com this morning of the decision. Searfoss has lived in Leesburg for 20 years and has worked at Dana Corporation for 31 years. He also served as the UAW Local 1405 trustee for 6 years and as …read more.