Wawasee High School was among 313 schools statewide to be named a Four Star School for the 2011-12 academic year. Glenda Ritz, Indiana superintendent of public instruction, announced the Four Star Schools Monday. Each year, the Indiana Department of Education recognizes schools that perform in the upper 25th percentile of schools in performance on ISTEP+ …read more.

Among the changes to Milford in the coming months is the opportunity to become more biker-friendly. On Monday morning, the Warsaw and Winona Lake area were informed that they had received a bicycle-friendly community status. Two years ago there were almost no bike routes in the area, according to Fred Helfrich, KCV Cycling Club spokesman, …read more.

As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, Kosciusko County law enforcement officers are urging everyone to buckle up. Beginning Friday, law enforcement officials will be out in full force, taking part in the 2013 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization and cracking down on motorists who are not belted. …read more.

The new Meijer complex in Warsaw is getting at least two new resident businesses, including the already existing Staples store which has plans to relocate. Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner confirmed to StaceyPageOnline.com Monday night that, although no building permit has yet been filed, Staples has submitted a development plan to occupy space on the …read more.

The Warsaw Planning Commission, along with most members of the Warsaw Common Council, met Monday night to give input into a comprehensive plan that will serve as a road map for Warsaw’s future. Brad Johnson of Ground Rules Inc., the company contracted for $50,750 to complete the city’s comprehensive plan, met with the city officials …read more.

Indiana State Police Sgt. Jason Ginder has announced that a sobriety checkpoint will be held in Kosciusko County this weekend. The checkpoint will start during the evening hours Friday and continue through the early morning hours of Saturday. Motorists are asked to have their driver’s license and vehicle registrations available when entering the checkpoint. This …read more.

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Growth of Eurasian watermilfoil, a non-native, invasive aquatic plant, poses a threat to recreation at Waubee Lake in Kosciusko County. But DNR officials say more watermilfoil is not necessarily bad given the scarcity of other, native plants in the 187-acre lake. Based on sampling by DNR fisheries biologists, coverage of Eurasian watermilfoil in Waubee Lake …read more.

A Warsaw man was arrested and held on criminal charges after he attempted to force entry into a woman’s apartment while armed with a knife. Phillip Joseph Hoover, 28, 2623 E. Forest Circle, was booked on a $2,000 bond when Warsaw Police were called Saturday night to an apartment on West Center Street. According to …read more.

On Saturday, the wives of Milford Fire Department volunteers collected donations at SR 15 and Emeline Street in Milford for a fellow firefighter. Scott Thomas, 30, a Goshen firefighter and paramedic who lives in Warsaw, is battling brain cancer. In mid-June Thomas and his wife, Stacy, will welcome their second child. Thomas will soon be …read more.

The regular meeting of the Warsaw Plan Commission scheduled for this evening will be a joint meeting with the Warsaw Common Council to launch the city’s comprehensive plan. City government has been working to development the comprehensive plan that will provide a roadmap for future growth in Warsaw. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. …read more.

Over the past week the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has taken reports from four different businesses in the county, all of which have reported the thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles. The damage estimates for these thefts are in excess of $7,000. According to Nationwide insurance, all vehicles produced in the United States since 1975 …read more.

School security has been a hot topic all across America for decades, but discussions ramped up after Dec. 14, 2012, when a gunman killed 26 people – 20 elementary students and six adults – at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. The actions of one has led school officials and lawmakers from coast …read more.

Grace Seminary graduate, Chaplain Billy Graham, who is also a Major in the U.S. Army, surprised his daughter, Katherine Graham, during Grace College’s 2013 Commencement ceremony Saturday morning. Katherine, who graduated with a degree in English education, did not expect the surprise visit by her father. Maj. Graham had returned home to the United States …read more.

Washington, D.C. – As bicycling continues to grow in popularity, leaders in cities across the country, like Warsaw and Winona Lake, are embracing the environmental, financial and quality of life benefits that come with a population that likes to ride. Today, the League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities and …read more.

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbZX0F7Fk3c] Although no final total is yet available, local food pantries are hoping that the annual Stamp Out Hunger campaign sponsored by the United States Postal Service will at least match last year’s food collection of 9,040 pounds. Officials and volunteers for service organizations including Combined Community Services, Our Father’s House and Mary & …read more.

This year, the American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th year. And every year, Relay For Life of Kosciusko County aims to remember those lost to cancer, celebrate those who won again cancer and help the ACS fight against the deadly disease. This year’s Relay for Life is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19. …read more.

“I’m overwhelmed. I’m so very thankful,” stated Mike Beezley, the 2013 Cancer Care Fund Idol Variety Nite People’s Choice winner. Receiving congratulations from family and friends and members of his congregation in Clunette, this year’s winner thanked God for “… all these wonderful people (who came to the event). I can’t even believe it.” As …read more.

Before the rains came, several bike riders in the Milford area pedaled for a good cause Saturday. The Milford Kiwanis Club held the bike-a-thon as its first fundraising event for the Kiwanis International Eliminate project, which seeks to end maternal and neonatal tetanus. Mostly in developing countries, 160 babies each day die from the easily-preventable …read more.

Altrusa International of Warsaw celebrated its 40th anniversary Saturday with a brunch at the Russell Center on the Grace College Campus. Club members, charter members and past members joined together to remember with pride the services the Altrusa Club has provided to the Kosciusko County area since 1973. Special recognition was given to charter member …read more.

The North Webster Lioness Club is working on the 68th annual Mermaid Festival Cutie Contest and Cutie Parade and now is the time to get your favorite cutie entered for the competitions. This year’s Mermaid Festival theme is “Land of Dixie – Country Style.” Kids up to 4 years old  are encouraged to participate in …read more.

Warsaw Common Council President Diane Quance used to have to take allergy pills before council meetings, the black mold in the old city hall building was so bad. That won’t be necessary in the shiny, new, spacious city council chambers that was introduced to the public today during an open house at the new city …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjeklm9UG2Q] The 3rd Annual Region 1 American Bikers Aimed Towards Education of Indiana benefit for the Hoosier Burn Camp is underway at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds and the fun goes on until 5 p.m. A five-county Battle of the Bands is happening all day, as is a hog roast, chicken barbecue and hot …read more.

The 3rd Annual Golf Outing in honor of Nora Stephens will be held by her children at Little Big Horn Golf Course tomorrow. Nora passed away in November 2010 of lung cancer, and though her fight was short, the children feel blessed that she did not suffer as long as others have. Her children started this benefit …read more.

The Great Big Idaho® Potato Truck has embarked on its second cross-country tour and it’s set to roll into Mentone on Thursday, May 16. The World’s Largest Potato on Wheels is set to travel more than 22,000 miles on its 7-month journey to raise funds and awareness for Meals on Wheels. In 2012, the Idaho …read more.

“When it comes to Indiana’s natural resources, our administration is focused on continuing the good work already begun in Indiana’s parks, furthering conservation efforts around the state, expanding recreational opportunities and improving services for Hoosiers,” said Governor Mike Pence. “With a shared vision for the future of the department and a true love for the …read more.

Region 1 American Bikers Aimed Towards Education of Indiana Presents the 2013 ABC Ride for Hoosier Burn Camp. The ride will begin at the Atwood Community Center at 213 Hover St., Atwood, Ind., at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11. Donations raised from the event will benefit the Hoosier Burn Camp, a camp dedicated to children …read more.

Letter carriers of the U.S. Postal Service are doing more than picking up your mail today, they are collecting food donations for local food pantries. Every year, all across the nation, carriers take one day and make a great effort to Stamp Out Hunger. Kosciusko County residents were asked to join on this day and …read more.

An estimated 4.7 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, but beginning Sunday, May 19, Dog Bite Prevention Week aims to make people more aware of how to prevent more injury. Records indicate that Cocker Spaniels produce the most bites, while Rottweilers, pitbulls and German Shepherds are known to have highest percentage …read more.

Weather radios are a potentially life-saving tool that every home should have. Severe weather can happen any time of the day, but if it happens when you are sleeping, how will you know until it is too late? The alarm on a weather radio will go off when a warning is issued for your area …read more.

This month’s Kosciusko County Council meeting was largely about fund transfers that were discussed in previous months, including a nearly $1 million expenditure for road work proposed Kosciusko County Highway Superintendent Scott Tilden. During last night’s meeting, the transfer of the funds from the Economic Development Income Tax fund to the highway department was approved. …read more.

Personal heroes are those people who have impacted our lives in a positive way. To some, heroes are a parent who sacrificed so much. To others, it could be a sibling, a teacher, or even a neighbor who is always there to lend a helping hand. Whether your hero is your mom or dad or …read more.

Last month, Jan Carter announced her resignation as Leesburg’s town clerk and now a Kosciusko County Democrat is sought to fill her unexpired term. Carter has served as the town’s clerk for 2 1/2 years leaving another 1 1/2 years of her term vacant. A replacement is now being sought to fill the remainder of …read more.

Each year, Grace College and Seminary honors faculty and staff who have served the college for five years, and again every five years thereafter. This spring, Grace honored 23 employees at a recognition luncheon held on May 1. First-time honorees are: Kim Huntsman, financial aid coordinator Monica Boyer, administrative assistant for the Graduate Department of …read more.

Parents of Edgewood Middle School 8th graders are being asked to pick up their students at the middle school by 3:35 p.m. this afternoon. The bus that took the students on a field trip to Indianapolis is due to arrive a little later than anticipated. Students who are not picked up at the school by …read more.

Although John Fellman and fellow bandmates of Electro 35 live 600 miles apart, it hasn’t stopped the self-described “electrified orchestral folk group” from having one album under their belts, and releasing another later this month. Recording each part at home, then collaborating via Dropbox online, Fellman says the creative process doesn’t suffer from the long …read more.

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There is still time to for any registered voter in Van Buren Township to throw his or her hat into the ring as a candidate for Van Buren Township Trustee. The deadline to file a candidacy is 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The caucus will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the …read more.

Jolene Marie Swihart Sherena Michele Harris A second woman has now been charged with abusing a toddler in a Warsaw home. On Monday, Sherene Michele Harris, 26, was arrested after she admitted to striking her 4-year-old daughter with a belt so hard that it left bruises, and taping the child’s mouth shut with duct tape. …read more.

The 2013 Kosciusko Lincoln Day Dinner, where the ideals and principles of the Republican Party are celebrated, is less than a month away. Kosciusko County Republican Party Chairman Randall Girod is asking those wishing to attend to mark their calendars and buy their tickets now. “I am pleased to announce that Eric Holcomb, the Indiana …read more.

Zimmer Holdings said less than 50 full-time employees will be out of work today as the company initiates programs to sustain growth. Zimmer employees told StaceyPageOnline.com early this morning that a number of supervisors were “walked out” last night and that a series of town hall style meetings have been going on all week at …read more.

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[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYXqefaEeZ8] The Warsaw Family Health Clinic, also known as Northern Indiana MCH Network (NIMCHN) is revolutionizing the way health services are being offered to residents of Kosciusko County. The clinic, which specializes in reproductive health care services, prides itself on putting its patient first. Offering services to people of all walks of life, NIMCHN promises …read more.

Today is World Red Cross Day and the American Red Cross encourages eligible individuals to celebrate by donating lifesaving blood in their communities. The need is constant and all blood types are needed, especially O negative, B negative and A negative. Locally, a blood drive is scheduled for this Saturday at Culver’s in Warsaw. The …read more.

Ricky Alan Shepherd, 48, of 4 EMS B6C Lane, Leesburg, was arrested early this morning, accused of exposing himself to neighbors. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called twice Tuesday on reports that Shepherd exposed his buttocks and genitalia to neighbors, but were unable to locate him. Shepherd, however, was found at 3:18 a.m. and …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Flier is a spayed female, domestic short-hair. She came in as a little orphaned 3-week-old kitten on Nov. 10, 2012, and was raised in a loving foster home. Flier is a very curious, playful little girl. She is very entertaing …read more.

Dear Editor, The Village at Winona recently had Lifeline Youth and Family Services come out and volunteer for a few hours at The Village. The boys spent the morning pulling weeds, picking up trash and cutting back bushes. The boys from Lifeline worked really hard and were very respectful. We are excited to have Lifeline …read more.

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“We have kids in this facility who are hopeless. And if you’ve never been hopeless, you can’t imagine what it’s like,” said Mark Terrell CEO of Lifeline Youth and Family Services Inc. which operates Pierceton Woods Academy. “Our goal here is to help them be the men they are supposed to be and give them …read more.

The Department of Natural Resources approved a permit application by Oakwood Resort LLC yesterday to dredge the channel immediately west of the Oakwood Inn. According to the permit, “an approximate 200 foot long, 80 to 100 foot wide channel located immediately west of the Oakwood Inn and Conference Center (Channel 1) will undergo maintenance dredging. …read more.

On May 7, DNR Director Rob Carter determined that lake levels in northern Indiana have returned to acceptable levels for normal boat operation. Effective immediately, the previous motorboat speed restriction order has been lifted and normal boat operations may resume on the following local lakes: the Barbee Lake Chain including Kuhn, Big Barbee, Little Barbee, …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx1ZXZEltwM] An Illinois man was airlifted to a Fort Wayne hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Oswego Tuesday afternoon. Although a completed accident report is not yet finished today, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Chad Hill tells us James Gall, 82, of Leesburg, was westbound on Armstrong Road and attempted to turn left into …read more.

An agreement between the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission and OrthoWorx means the third floor of Warsaw City Hall will soon have new occupants. During the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday night, the council was informed that the WRC had approved an “agreement for building renovations” with the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Basically, it provides OrthoWorx a …read more.

A semitrailer hauling 5,600 gallons of starter fertilizer, or phosphate, became stuck on the high railroad crossing grade at VanBuren Street in Leesburg around 2:30 p.m. today. All Norfolk Southern train traffic was said to have been stopped, but that was not the case, which led to a scary few moments. As this reporter was …read more.

A committee has been formed to address security issues at the Kosciusko County Justice Building that were raised by the U.S. Marshal’s Office. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Aaron Rovenstine told the county commissioners this morning that the U.S. Marshal’s Office suggested a committee be formed to review security matters. The committee has been formed …read more.

The Syracuse Artisans and Farmers Market will open for the season this Saturday at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill, 1013 N. Long Dr., Syracuse. Market hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy the talents of local artists and the harvest of local farmers as the popular market enters its fifth year. On Saturdays, …read more.

Warsaw Police continue to investigate a case of check fraud that occurred at a local bank Monday and it appears the suspects have committed similar crimes in other states. Rebecka Lee Scoggins, 37, and Scott David Mahood, 34, both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., were arrested Monday at 1st Source Bank in Warsaw. Both have preliminarily …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rAYtxrJ2QY] While Warsaw Police and Kosciusko County Central Dispatch were attempting to discover why a train blocked nearly every crossing in the city of Warsaw, Mayor Joe Thallemer was on the phone with Norfolk-Southern. The only crossing that was open to traffic was located at Anchorage Road. The train, which had been stopped since approximately …read more.

Enjoy a family night of entertainment while helping support the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund Saturday evening at the Idol Variety Nite. The show starts at 7 p.m. at Wagon Wheel Theatre. The night will feature a cast of eight performers – Karrie “Lynn” Burkhart, Briana Marshall, Sara Bowling, Kylene Crabb, Mike Beezley, Jade Pulsipher, …read more.

A Warsaw woman admitted to striking her child with a belt and taping the 4-year-old’s mouth shut. As a result, Sherena Michele Harris, 26, is charged with felony battery. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and officials from the Department of Child Services performed a home visit Monday afternoon to 1692 E. CR 200 N., Warsaw. …read more.

Little league games came to a brief halt at the new ball field Saturday as the athletic complex was officially dedicated to Harold Schrock. Schrock, the father of Syracuse resident Doug Schrock, died last year. Dick Pelletier acted as master of ceremonies for the event. Dave VanLue, president of the Syracuse Park Board, spoke of …read more.

Residents along Edgewater Drive in Warsaw asked the city to come to their aid to stop trespassing and littering on their private property and the city quickly acted. During the Monday night Warsaw Common Council meeting, four property owners on the dead end street along the north shore of Center Lake asked the city leaders …read more.

Kosciusko County Democrats have organized a special caucus meeting for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, to name a new party chairman. Terry Bartley submitted his resignation last week immediately resigning his duties as chairman. Bartley told StaceyPageOnline.com the resignation was simply due to personal time constraints. (See story) At 10 a.m. on May 18, the …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNOodsNUfhk] With the city’s blessing, the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory recently donated no longer used fire gear to a new Fire Rescue 1 class at Warsaw Community High School. The first year class, which provides students basic training on firefighting, has 18 student members who, by the end of the school year, could all receive …read more.

Indiana State Police, as part of an ongoing drug investigation with Warsaw Police, served a search warrant Medina’s Body Shop in Milford Monday night. According to a police source, the body shop, on SR 15, was not found to have any drugs on site. However, the incident was connected with a warrant service near Lyon …read more.

At approximately 3:35 p.m. today members of the Silver Lake Fire Department and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of a freight liner on its side at 10131 S. County Farm Rd., Silver Lake. The vehicle is owned by Wildman’s Business Group, Warsaw. Though the vehicle was completely on its side, the driver, …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. An address in the 5700 South block of Woodland Lane in the Sellers Lake area, reported a theft. The home owner reports that on May 4, between 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. the prescription medication Vicodin was stolen from …read more.

In just a few weeks, over 80 companies from around the world will come to Kosciusko County for the annual OrthoTec Conference & Exhibition at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College in Winona Lake. OrthoTec chose Kosciusko County as its location for this manufacturing industry’s resource for world-class education and cutting edge technologies. Because …read more.

There are now 22 talent videos posted on our Kosciusko’s Got Talent page – but a clear winner will not be decided yet for weeks. That means there is still time to get your best talent entered! The winning entry – being voted on by readers of StaceyPageOnline.com – will be awarded $1,000! The best …read more.

Indiana’s first governor to serve two consecutive terms has passed away. Former Gov. Dr. “Doc” Otis Ray Bowen died Saturday, May 4, at Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson, Ind. He was 95. “Doc” Bowen was a graduate of Francesville High School and went on to receive his A.B. in 1939 and M.D. in 1942 …read more.

  A tanker from Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and full assistance from Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department was called to assist Atwood with a house fire Sunday afternoon. The fire, at 3401 W. 550 N., Atwood, started in the garage of a home and spread to the house, according to Atwood Fire Chief Mike Harmon. This morning, …read more.

Glenda Ritz, state superintendent of public education, made it quite clear she does not approve of “high stakes testing” in any way, particularly ISTEP+, and strongly believes such testing could be used more as a growth model assessment instead of only pass or fail. Ritz visited Wawasee High School Friday by invitation from WHS Principal …read more.

A firefighter diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor is getting help from the community as he battles the disease while simultaneously preparing for a new addition to his family. Scott Thomas, 30, and his wife, Stacy, of Warsaw, are already the parents to Addyson, 20 months. In mid-June, the couple will welcome a son. Although …read more.

Since Aurora Shoemaker went missing, two seasons have come and gone without even a clue to her whereabouts. Since Shoemaker disappeared, she had a 19th birthday, but there was no cake or even a reason to celebrate. On Aug. 16, 2012, Aurora Shoemaker seemingly vanished without a trace. It’s been more than 8 months and …read more.

“Often, direct sales are an amazing way for women to make money and still remain housewives,” said Angela Miller. “But it takes training and networking to make it all work.” After moving to Warsaw from Iowa in 2011, Miller began a direct sales business conducting home parties to sell the products she offered. It was …read more.

On Sunday, April 28, Epworth Forest Conference Center in North Webster held a dedication to celebrate the opening of the long awaited new entrance road to the Christian camp and retreat center. EFCC is a growing church camp in Northern Indiana. This entrance road clears the path for the next step of adding more new …read more.

Warsaw’s Board of Public Works and Safety this morning approved a contract to hire Ground Rules Inc. to complete the city’s comprehensive plan. The $50,750 contract means that, within the next 11 months, the city should have a solid plan for future growth and development. City planner Jeremy Skinner told the B.O.W. that the committee …read more.

Scrambling to book a classic rock band for the June 14 annual Classic Rock Concert in Warsaw’s Central Park, Warsaw Parks Recreation Director Staci Young pulled out a big win today by bringing forth a contract for the Spin Doctors. Young initially booked Blue Öyster Cult for the summer event, but the band backed out …read more.

Smartphones and other mobile devices are being used more frequently and many use them to conduct business daily. Faster data speeds and an increasing number of applications has created a need for better coverage in the area. But the current Kosciusko County ordinance governing the placement of communication towers, implemented in 2000, requires towers to …read more.

The Kosciusko Leadership Academy 2013 Northenor Award winning project team presented the $1,000 prize to board members from Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County on Wednesday. The team’s project, “Rethinking Neighborhood within the Community,” offers a new model for how Habitat can operate within Kosciusko County that would allow the affiliate to better serve more …read more.

Zimmer Holdings Inc. announced Thursday that it has acquired the business assets of West Chester, Pa.-based Knee Creations LLC. The acquisition enhances Zimmer’s product portfolio of knee treatments through the addition of Knee Creations’ Subchondroplasty® procedure. Subchondroplasty is an innovative, proprietary joint-preservation treatment that has been shown to deliver sustained relief to patients with knee …read more.

Whispering Pines residents are being ordered not to consumer their water without first boiling it. Notices left on the homes in the Warsaw mobile home park this afternoon read that, in consultation with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, residents should boil their drinking water due to a water problem in the area, identified as …read more.

Each Wednesday, Curt Gatke is at the First United Methodist Church on downtown Warsaw’s Indiana Street where he offers a wave, a smile and friendly “Hi!” to most everyone who visits the soup kitchen. But the real passion Gatke has is helping with the FUMC Community Closet, a program that provides toiletries and even cleaning …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers and the DNR Division of Forestry are providing useful tips to landowners that can assist in protecting their valuable timber resources. Indiana hardwoods, such as black walnut, red and white oak, and other valuable species are sought by the timber industry. Landowners should follow some simple steps before signing a contract with …read more.

Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held its 19th annual graduation ceremony Wednesday night at Champagne Jam in Warsaw. This year, 30 students completed 16 community service projects, that raised $40,000. Carl Lauster, KYLA president, said each student was required to donate a minimum of 10 hours of community service work on a project of his or …read more.

Last year, farmers didn’t have nearly enough rain for their wilted, drought-ravaged crops. So far this year, they have too much of it – so much that they can’t get into their fields to work them for planting. The stark contrast in conditions illustrates an annual, monthly and sometimes daily reality that farmers have to …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives went to Florida this week and arrested a Pensacola man on a felony charge of child molesting. The investigation against Jessie Louis Buck III, 27, began Sept. 24, 2012, when a 10-year-old girl told a counselor at Bowen Center that Buck molested her in her bedroom of her Warsaw home. …read more.

Amanda N. Everly Bradley Waikel The investigation into how a 2-year-old boy suffered a skull fracture continues in Kosciusko County where the toddler’s mother has now also been charged. Amanda Everly, 24, 1470 E. 500 S., Warsaw, was arrested Tuesday for neglect of a dependent, a class D felony. Everly’s boyfriend, Bradley V. Waikel, 24, …read more.

The Kosciusko County Farmers Market LLC will begin their new season in their permanent location at the city hall plaza in downtown Warsaw this Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors will be on hand selling locally grown produce and offering hand-crafted items. The market will run every Saturday through Oct. 26, and …read more.

A man on a mo-ped collided with a dog near Claypool Wednesday resulting in the man’s serious injuries. At 1:36 p.m., emergency responders were called to CR 50 West, just north of Claypool, where Robert L. Hawley, 84, of Warsaw, had been riding his mo-ped when a German shepherd ran into his path. Kosciusko County …read more.

When Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne opened its Warsaw Center in 2003, there was a need for classrooms so students could take their classes either through closed circuit television or from a teacher right in the room with them. Due to improvements in distance learning technology and changes in the study patterns of its Warsaw …read more.

For many, the ability to move freely is a gift that goes largely unnoticed. The abilities to walk to the mailbox, stroll with grocery carts or even drive to work are all tasks that we often don’t pay much thought too. However, for some, these tasks require immense focus and planning to perform. Wayne Landis …read more.

This Friday and Saturday, more than 100 local volunteers will be at Warsaw intersections and storefronts for the annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive. The goal is to support people with intellectual disabilities living in our community. Volunteers collect donations and give Tootsie Rolls in exchange, routinely collecting $15,000 to $20,000 over the course …read more.

Mayor Joe Thallemer and the staff at the new Warsaw City Hall invite the public to an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The former First National Bank building at 102 S. Buffalo St. across from the courthouse square underwent a major renovation during 2012. City offices moved into the …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and area law enforcement wish to warn citizens of a scam that has surfaced intensely in our area. Individuals have recently been receiving emails that contain fraudulent information stating that the owner’s credit card has been suspended. The message continues on to state that activating the card is “quick and …read more.

Kosciusko County Democrat Party Chairman Terry Bartley has resigned his position effective today. According to Steve Haines, former Democratic chairman for the county, Bartley sent an email this morning making the announcement but failed to provide a reason. Bartley was just re-elected on March 2 to his second four-year term. The party’s vice chair, Lee …read more.

Grover Layne, 51, of Leesburg, will spend at least 26 years in prison for admitting to sexual misconduct with a minor. Layne was initially charged with child molesting, a class A felony, on Jan. 1, 2008. A second same charge was filed on Jan. 1, 2010, and a third charge of sexual misconduct with a …read more.

The sixth nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back initiative, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, took place Saturday and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department collected a total of 132 pounds of drugs. The Drug Take Back events provide a safe method for the public to legally and safely dispose of prescription drugs that are no longer …read more.

Rumors of a sinkhole at Zimmer Building 5 have a few people worried this morning, but a Zimmer official says there is no reason to worry. Gary Clark of Zimmer tells StaceyPageOnline.com this morning that, while there was a slight depression in the pavement of a parking area at Bldg. 5, “it was the size …read more.