A recent rash of criminal mischief incidents has detectives of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department asking for the public’s help in finding and stopping the individuals responsible. Detectives are currently investigating at least a dozen incidents of vandalism that occurred over the last weekend in the northern portion of Kosciusko County. The incidents in question …read more.

A company headquartered in Warsaw has seemingly violated a federal law and failed to provide employees or the Plymouth community with notice that it was closing its doors. Whitley Products Inc. reportedly closed its doors today without any notice to anyone. In a statement released by the the company, Whitley Products blames the shut down …read more.

A preliminary investigation conducted by Squad 70, the Kosciusko County Fire Investigation Team, indicates that the fire at 2147 Chapman Lake Dr., Warsaw, Wednesday morning appears to have started in the basement of the home. (See full story) Investigators say it was determined through preliminary interviews that on Tuesday evening the water lines at the …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XekW0Pfbbns]   Warsaw Community High School has now been added to the stops that motivational speaker Jeff Yalden will make in Kosciusko County next week. Yalden has become the most in-demand youth speaker in America and, with the two recent suicides at Wawasee High School and one at WCHS, Yalden will bring his message …read more.

Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) was named Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Conservation Alliance on Wednesday. After received the honor Mishler stated, “The conservation of our state’s natural resources is an important part of our state’s heritage — especially a portion of my district that includes many different lakes. “I have always enjoyed spending …read more.

The K21 Health Foundation is currently accepting applications for the first round of grants in 2013. Completed applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, to be considered during the cycle. Non-profit organizations with programs dedicated to the health and wellness of Kosciusko County residents are encouraged to apply. All applicants …read more.

Much of Indiana will be dealing with below freezing temperatures for the next week. To cope with the Arctic air, Hoosiers may turn to alternative heating methods to help warm their homes. The Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Hoosiers to take extra care when using any heating equipment other than a central heating …read more.

The annual Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce’s 101st membership dinner was held Wednesday evening where the Man of the Year and Woman of the Year were announced. Mary Ettinger of Warsaw and Jerry Clevenger of Winona Lake received the honors. Gov. Mike Pence was the keynote speaker at the dinner where a record-breaking crowd attended. …read more.

Casey Dunn of Warsaw, a student at Tippecanoe Valley High School, has been nominated to represent Indiana as a National Youth Corespondent to the 2013 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University. Dunn has been awarded the opportunity to join a select group of 250 students from across the country to participate in …read more.

Warsaw Community School System and Wawasee Community School Corporation third grade classes will be visiting the Shrine Circus, in Fort Wayne on Friday. According to Warsaw Transportation Department’s Sheryl Cook, Warsaw elementary students have been visiting the Shrine Circus every year for over 25 years. This year, 650 children will board the bus to visit …read more.

Every dollar patients spend on prescription drugs to treat heart disease and diabetes saves them $3 to $10 on other medical services, according to a 2011 Health Affairs study cited by United Way of Kosciusko County and FamilyWize, two organizations that are partnering to help families stay healthy. As of Dec. 31, 2012, the United …read more.

  Milford Fire Department recognized six of its firefighters for their years of service on the department. Plaques recognizing their service were presented at their year-end meeting. Shown from left are Duane Schlabach, five years; David Rosenberry, 20 years; Lee Price, 25 years; Keith Hunsberger, 35 years; Jeremy Olson, 10 years; and Shane Bucher, 15 …read more.

The weather may not be conducive to spring training, but work continues at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex. Members of the Syracuse Park Foundation received an update during the foundation’s regular monthly meeting last night. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent and executive director of the park foundation, reported work is still going on at the athletic …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1h28RQvW04]   Authorities on the scene of a fire on Chapman Lake Drive in Warsaw have now confirmed that a body was recovered in the debris. Over 40 firefighters from Leesburg, Warsaw, North Webster and Pierceton fire departments were on the scene of a residential fire at 2141 Chapman Lake Dr. for several hours …read more.

Last week, the Warsaw City Plan Commission gave its approval for the Warsaw+Winona Lake Walk+Bike Master Plan. (See related story) On Tuesday night, the Warsaw Common Council, which has the final say on whether the plan moves from a proposal to a final project, was presented with an hour long synopsis of the plan, as …read more.

This week’s Pet of the Week is Fiero. Fiero is a senior horse, although his age is not known. He is a Paso Fino, very ridable and loves to be ridden by an experienced rider. He jumps and does barrels, yet you can put kids on and lead them safely. Fiero has no bad habits …read more.

Through a donation from the Wawasee Kiwanis Club, the Syracuse Police Department has installed a medication drop box which allows residents to dispose of expired and unwanted prescription medication, safely. The prescription drop box is located on the northside of the Syracuse Town Hall and is designated for people to pull up to in their cars – …read more.

CR 900 North south of Milford was closed for several hours Tuesday afternoon while Milford and Leesburg fire departments battled a house fire. Firefighters were initially dispatched to  1681 E. CR 900N where flames and heavy smoke where reported coming from the residence. The fire, however, was actually across the road at the home of Dean Hamilton and …read more.

A number of state legislators and a group of local mayors in Indiana are pushing to require a prescription for medications that contain the decongestant pseudoephedrine – the one necessary component to manufacture methamphetamine. But the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America opposes radical “prescription-only” laws that severely restrict patient access to many of the …read more.

A Milford man’s visit to a food bank in White County has mushroomed into a food distribution network involving semi-trucks, a warehouse and barn, more than a dozen volunteers, several tons of food and distribution to 25 food pantries in a half dozen or so counties. The man, who asked his name not be used …read more.

A police K9 successfully tracked a male suspect who was involved in a pursuit with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies, Indiana State Police and Mentone Police this morning. At 10:26 a.m., the suspect, identified as Aaron Brubaker, 29, of Warsaw, was taken into custody. The incident began at about 9:15 a.m. today when an Indiana …read more.

This is Napoleon, he is in desperate need of a home. His owner was evicted and needs a new indoor home. Napoleon will be neutered before being adopted, courtesy of Seven’s Heaven Wildlife Rehabilitation which has graciously agreed to pay for his neutering. Napoleon is a Maine Coon cat. He’s a big boy but is very friendly, …read more.

After closing for little over a month, the Auto Park auto dealership in Warsaw is reopening its doors with a strong new direction. The dealership, which closed its doors Nov. 30, 2012, reopens this Friday with new management and a strong focus on customer satisfaction and community. Jason Brune, former owner of Diamond Auto Sales …read more.

It is with deep regret that the Kosciusko REMC Board of Directors announce the resignation of President and CEO, Steve Rhodes. This is a story StaceyPageOnline.com first announced on Jan. 3. Since being selected as the President/CEO in January 2003, Rhodes has been instrumental in developing Kosciusko REMC’s role as a leader within the industry. …read more.

Friday afternoon, North Webster American Legion Post 253 presented an American flag to Wawasee High School. It is now hanging on the wall on the east end of the cafeteria. Presenting the flag from the legion were Ken Wilson, Post 253 commander; and Bob Harding, adjutant for Post 253. Accepting the flag on behalf of …read more.

The second person in a disturbing sex crime was sentenced this morning in Kosciusko County Superior Court I. Andrew Baldridge, 45, of Ross Avenue, Warsaw, was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for his role in forcing sex on his own nephew. Warsaw Police arrested Baldridge and his wife, Autum Baldridge, 30, in December …read more.

Realizing her natural gas bill have been “really ridiculous” at nearly three times what they should be, Charlotte Allen of Claypool has called NIPSCO several times asking them to come check her meter. “I just couldn’t believe it,” she said of her latest bill, totaling $441 for natural gas alone. “It hasn’t even really been …read more.

The National Weather Service office in Syracuse has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Kosciusko County which is in effect until 11 a.m. Tuesday. Wind chill readings tonight through tomorrow morning will drop to between 12 below and 18 below zero. Winds out of the west are expected from 10 mph to 20 mph bringing …read more.

      The Wawasee Kiwanis will be hosting the annual winter carnival Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25-26, starting with the soup supper from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Syracuse Community Center. Those who stop by the soup supper will have the opportunity to sample from a number of gourmet soups before casting …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbUFbx6sPZY] Members of the community gathered today for the fourth annual “Polar Plunge” located at Pied Eyed Petey’s on Lake Tippecanoe. The event benefitted food banks in North Webster and Syracuse by raising cash and non-perishable food item donations while featuring food, outdoor warming stations, and an organized run into the icy waters off the …read more.

On Friday evening, the Wawasee community was shocked and saddened by the death of a student. Casey Ochs, 15, of the Barbee Lake area, tragically took his own life. Ochs is the second Wawasee High School student to end his life this school year. The matter sparked WHS to send the following letter and, WHS …read more.

SYRACUSE — Sometimes in life we are all hit with a wake up call. A moment that makes us reevaluate the environment we live in and reminds us to stop and smell the proverbial roses. One of those moments hit the Wawasee community Friday night at a basketball game when the Warriors welcomed in Plymouth. …read more.

Zimmer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ZMH; SIX: ZMH), today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market iASSIST Knee, the Personalized Guidance System for knee replacement procedures. iASSIST represents a revolutionary next step in surgical guidance, providing simple, intuitive and accurate intraoperative feedback and alignment validation to surgeons …read more.

Indiana Department of Workforce Development announced today that Indiana’s private sector employment grew by 8,300 jobs in December, further bolstering a remarkable year of job gains. The Hoosier State added nearly 54,000 jobs in 2012, the largest growth in a calendar year in over a decade. Private sector employment in Indiana is now at almost …read more.

Crime Stoppers is again featuring the disappearance of a young Warsaw woman, hoping a tip may bring the girl home. On Aug. 18, 2012, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was notified that Aurora Shoemaker, 18, disappeared without a trace. Shoemaker, 18, was last seen on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, in Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park, …read more.

A verbal argument between a father and son ultimately led to a Warsaw man being airlifted in critical condition after he jumped from a moving vehicle. It happened at 5:41 a.m. this morning on CR 800 West just south of CR 850 North near Nappanee. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department release, Jerry Lee …read more.

Residents at 221 S. High St., Warsaw, were finally greeted with some heat early this morning. Rich Hoffman, facilities manager at Bowen Center, reported to StaceyPageOnline.com this morning, “We anticipate that everything is fixed and we’re up and running. We’ll be monitoring it all day today, tomorrow and Sunday.” The 7-unit apartment building at 221 …read more.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, all city of Warsaw offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21. Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, Jan. 22. All other routes remain the same.

The Department of Local Government Finance certified Kosciusko County’s 2013 budget order and tax rates on Jan. 9, paving the way for on-time property tax bills. The budget certification puts the county in a position to have taxes due on May 10, 2013. Kosciusko County was the 18th county in the state to receive its …read more.

Today marks the ninth day residents at 221 S. High St., Warsaw, have been without heat, a matter that has spawned an inspection by the Kosciusko County Health Department. Bob Weaver, administrator of the Kosciusko County Health Department, was especially troubled by our report that residents in the 7-unit apartment building that is owned by …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College had nearly 120,000 students enrolled for the first day of classes, which began on Monday. The 119,597 enrolled students is four percent more than enrollment counts on the first day last Spring. “I want to thank all of our chancellors across the state. They continue to focus on making college accessible …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation will host scholarship information sessions from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, and from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at their office on 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, for anyone interested in learning how to apply, helpful hints, and answers to frequently asked questions. In …read more.

In September 2012, Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton told StaceyPageOnline.com that the man charged with forgery, theft and battery stemming from two separate incidents last summer was not likely to accept a plea bargain. On Jan. 3, Garrett Joe Swanson officially rejected any pleas and was scheduled to stand trial. Swanson, 29, will have his …read more.

After months of remodeling, Jacob’s Ladder in Warsaw was proud to open its doors for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. The ribbon cutting took place at 1 p.m. today and was immediately followed by an open house event that lasted till 6 p.m. “We are very excited and the kids are really excited, …read more.

The Indiana State Bar Association will sponsor “Talk to a Lawyer Today,” a pro bono program to provide legal assistance to the underserved, as an annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Monday, Jan. 21, the program is an opportunity for attorneys statewide to offer free legal consultations to members of the general …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in providing any information about burglaries that have occurred in the Syracuse and Elkhart areas. At least two burglaries from RV businesses have been reported in the last week. Redwood RV, located at 72440 SR 13, Syracuse, reported the thefts of 15 flat screen …read more.

Residents at 221 S. High St. have been without heat since last Tuesday, but after our report this morning, they should be warm again soon. But how soon? (See related story) Rich Hoffman is the facilities manager for Bowen Center and told StaceyPageOnline.com this afternoon that their maintenance workers became aware “at the end of …read more.

USA Swimming, in collaboration with the United States Olympic Committee, has announced the cities that have submitted official bids to host the 2016 Olympic Team Trials – Swimming. A total of six cities will be reviewed as the potential site for the biggest swimming event in the country that will select the 2016 U.S. Olympic …read more.

The Syracuse Town Council received a positive update from Ken Jones of Jones Petrie Rafinski, the town’s engineering firm, regarding the industrial park project at SR 13 and U.S. 6 during the council’s regular monthly meeting. Jones told the council the “project is going fantastic.” With the contractors having fulfilled every aspect of their contract. …read more.

At North Webster Elementary School there are classes and then there is C.L.A.S.S. During Tuesday evening’s regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board in Syracuse, the first meeting in 2013, the board heard a presentation from a few North Webster Elementary teachers about Connecting Learning Assures Successful Students, or C.L.A.S.S. Mitch Willaman, fifth grade …read more.

On Friday, Feb. 1, the Grace College Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children will be hosting Scott Rigsby, world recognized Ironman and double amputee, to kick off the Transition Exploration Day on the campus of Grace College. Rigsby’s history is a fascinating and compelling story of persistence against enormous odds. Despite the fact that …read more.

Residents at 221 S. High St. have been without heat since last Tuesday and Janie Rager says, “This just isn’t right. We are grateful that the weather wasn’t too bad up until Saturday night, but as you know it is getting really cold really fast.” The 7-unit apartment building is now owned by Bowen Center, …read more.

Landon John Lewis A third person was arrested for residential burglaries that have occurred in the county in the last few weeks. At approximately 2:56 a.m. today, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Detectives took Landon John Lewis, 18, of CR 650 E., Akron, into custody on charges of felony burglary and theft. On Monday, detectives received information …read more.

The Syracuse Park Board reviewed the progress of several small projects it is currently working on during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, reported the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee’s end of the year mailer has brought in approximately $14,000. At the next Syracuse Park Foundation, which will be held Jan. 22, a …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board met for the first time in 2013 Thursday with new members and new projects to tackle. Turkey Creek Township Advisor Kim Cates will serve as board chair for the fire territory. Bill Dixon, township advisor, is replacing township advisor Dennis Darr on the fire territory board and Syracuse Town Councilman …read more.

Two new ordinances were enacted during Milford Town Council on Monday night and one of those means a water rate increase for residents. A long-standing issue of a potential water rate increase was resolved with the council’s vote. After final adjustments to the Umbaugh and Associates’ rate study were completed, it was determined that a …read more.

Since his days at Warsaw Community High School as a teenager, Chris Long has always been musically driven. Today, with a 36-year history in the music industry, Long is seeing the fruits of his labor emerge on a Grammy nominated album. “Hangin’ Up” is one of 11 cuts on blues artist Shemekia Copeland’s new album …read more.

Grace College is proud to announce that five of their teaching staff received doctorate degrees during the fall 2012 semester. Jeff Gill, Roger Stichter, Deb Musser, Cheryl Bremer and Terry White all finished their degrees while teaching for the college this fall. “Institutions like ours always have faculty members that are pursuing additional degrees, but …read more.

Garrett Elder, Wawasee Middle School eighth-grader, placed second at the national level of the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition for 12 and 13 year-olds. The competition was held Saturday in Atlanta, Ga., a day prior to the Atlanta Falcons-Seattle Seahawks playoff game each competitor was able to attend. Elder, a wide receiver for the …read more.

The Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board reviewed year-end financial reports at their regular monthly meeting Monday evening. In her report, township trustee Barb Griffith reported balances of $254,227.24 in the township fund, $95,005.09 in the assistance fund and $99,216.21 in the rainy day fund as of Dec. 2012. Expenses in 2012 for the township fund …read more.

A Silver Lake woman was arrested Friday by Kosciusko County undercover officers for dealing a controlled substance. Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers recently conducted a drug investigation and filed charges against Billie Linn Mireles, 37, of Silver Lake. Officers will only say the investigation involved an “undisclosed type of prescription medication.” Mireles was arrested …read more.

Several county highway matters were addressed at a brief Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting this morning. The first matter was the acceptance for county maintenance on Lakeview Trail in Cripplegate Crossing subdivision on Stanton Lake. Located off of Armstrong Road, less than a mile of the road will now be maintained by the county highway department, …read more.

The fourth annual charity Polar Plunge at Pie Eyed Petey’s is set for this Saturday and brave souls – and donations for local food pantries – are being sought. Doors open at 10 a.m. for anyone wanting to attend and sign up to take the icy plunge into the waters of Lake Tippecanoe. Participants must …read more.

The drug collection receptacle at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is undergoing repairs and will not be accessible to the public until further notice. The collection/drop-box was installed in April 2012 for the residents of Kosciusko County to safely dispose of their expired or no longer needed prescription drugs. In September, it was hit by …read more.

After nearly a year of public meetings, committee meetings, planning sessions and grant writings, a final draft of the Warsaw+Winona Lake Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan was presented for preliminary approval Monday night. Warsaw Assistant Planner Tim Dombrosky gave the presentation about the master plan to the Warsaw City Plan Commission noting, “The biggest, most …read more.

An open meeting for residents and property owners in the Knapp Lake Area Conservancy District to meet with engineers to share information, drawings and the design concerning the Knapp Lake Area Sewer Project has been planned for Saturday. Information concerning sewer main routes and location of individual grinder pumps on their property will be made …read more.

Jacob’s Ladder, a nonprofit Indiana First Steps Agency, will be opening its doors Wednesday, Jan. 16, for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. The ribbon cutting is to take place at 1 p.m. and will be followed at 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. by an open house event at it’s newly remodeled location at …read more.

Shortly after 1 p.m. today members of the Indiana State Police Emergency Response Section assisted the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, members of the Marshall County Drug Task Force and the Plymouth Police Department in serving a search warrant in rural southern Marshall County. The warrant service resulted in a stand-off between police and a Knox …read more.

Corey Hurst Ritchie Two men suspected in at least three recent daytime burglaries were arrested by Kosciusko County authorities who responded to another burglary in progress. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives and officers of the North Webster Police Department on Friday arrested Corey Hurst Ritchie, 24, of Warsaw. Police were called at about 1:15 …read more.

This morning in chapel, students at Warsaw Christian School found out they won the KC Recycling Shoe Drive that was held in November. The student body won a blue (school color) recycled chair shaped like a hand. The chair was presented by Shelly Heckart, education coordinator for KC Recycling. Students collected 250 pounds of shoes …read more.

The 2013 Miss Kosciusko County Scholarship Program was held Saturday night in Syracuse and Shana Patel was crowned victorious. Four young women competed in five categories including interview, talent, lifestyle and fitness, evening gown and on-stage question. Patel not only received the Miss Kosciusko crown and title, she also received a $1,000 scholarship. There were …read more.

On Jan. 25, 1978, the biggest storm on Indiana record dumped up to 40 inches of snow over the Hoosier state in three days. StaceyPageOnline.com will be featuring an anniversary event of the Blizzard of ’78 on Friday, the 35th anniversary of the big storm. This is your last chance to submit your photos and …read more.

The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties home show has set a new time, name and location. Mark your calendars now for Friday, March 8, through Sunday, March 10, for the Home and Outdoor Show. The new location will be at 3114 E. U.S. 30, Warsaw, Ind., (formerly the TTP Building). The location is easily accesible …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wESZ0QXG2-I]   After experiencing a fire Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, B-Macs owner Brian McClelland is proud to reopen the doors to his much loved diner, located at 114 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw. John Titus, B Mac’s “most loyal customer,” enjoys his breakfast and their re-opening. Titus has been having lunch at B Macs for …read more.

A boy from LaGrange County who was abducted by his paternal grandparents back in 1994, has been located living, married and well, in Long Prairie, Minn. According to Indiana State Police Detective Jeff Boyd, on July 29, 1994, Richard Wayne Landers Jr. was abducted by his grandparents, Richard E. and Ruth A. Landers. The elder …read more.

Good economic news was the positive message at Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission meeting Thursday. George Robertson of KEDCo gave an overview of last year’s economic development news. “It was a very successful year,” he said. “Given the economy, it’s been a really good year.” President Henry DeJulia also gave an update on the industrial park …read more.

The Kosciusko Peace Council peace vigil that was slated for tonight has been postponed due to illnesses. Organizer Marena Atkins says the flu has forced many of those who were to take part with prayers and song to back out of the event for the time being. When the vigil is rescheduled, Atkins said it …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County is pleased to announce that it will be accepting funding requests for the July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, fiscal year beginning Monday, Jan. 14. Organizations with programs that wish to be considered must meet funding process guidelines. This includes the completion of a Request for Funding packet. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana attorney general asked the state Supreme Court on Thursday to decide whether a Cromwell boy convicted as an adult at age 12 of killing his stepfather should receive a new trial or remain in the state prison system. The office filed a request to review a December state appeals court …read more.

A 2-year-old girl suffered a skull fracture while in the care of her father’s fiancée and today the accused is behind bars. Detectives from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department today arrested Karen Marie Bartley, 35, of Robson Road, Winona Lake, on a class B felony preliminary charge of neglect of a dependent/endangering life and causing …read more.

On Wednesday, a Warsaw man was sentenced to 180 days in jail for pleading guilty to domestic battery. Carl Lee Grisby, 43, will again go to court on Jan. 24 for additional charges that were filed on Dec. 30. Grisby, of 1827 Rosemont Ave., Warsaw, was sentenced Jan. 9, for domestic battery as a class …read more.

Indiana Governor-elect Mike Pence named additional appointments within his administration today. Victor Smith will join Pence’s Cabinet as Indiana Secretary of Commerce, where he will help lead the state’s domestic and international economic development agenda. Previously, Victor Smith advanced a 17-year career of operational and executive leadership positions, including general manager, vice president of sales, …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley High School officials on Friday, Jan. 4, located two male students to be in possession of what they believed to be an illegal substance. Police are investigating. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, along with Kosciusko County Probation, say the substance was brought to the attention of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department School Resource Officer …read more.

Kosciusko County police officers today have determined that the burns sustained by Toby Daniel Jackson, 31, of Warsaw, yesterday were the result of a meth lab explosion. Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers, along with Warsaw City drug officers, have located what they believe is the scene of a meth lab explosion that seriously burned …read more.

Syracuse’s Claire Haldewang and Annie Morsches from Columbia City will be riding in the Presidential Inaugural Parade on Monday, Jan. 21, as a member of the Culver Girls Academy Equestriennes. Haldewang is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Haldewang. Morsches is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franz Morsches. The 24-member girls mounted unit will be riding with 58 members of the …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yR4zyBzOUo]   A Republican Caucus to fill a vacancy left on the Wayne Township Advisory Board was held Wednesday evening and, among three candidates, Robert Bishop prevailed. Bishop’s opponents were paramedic Tyler A. Huffer and lawyer Erin N. (Rowland) Jones. The caucus, which included 20 voting members of the Kosciusko County Republican Party, was …read more.

During the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s regular board meeting, Jan. 9, Executive Director Tammy Cotton announced four new members had joined the chamber. Members include: Superior Wood Products, Warsaw; Pontoon Restoration Co., Warsaw; Huntington St. Bar & Grill, Syracuse; and Casey’s General Stores Inc., which is based out of Ankeny, Iowa, with a location in …read more.

The old Warsaw Depot has been listed for sale for about two years now and, if it isn’t sold soon, the current owners may plan to look at renovating it. Julie Hall is a realtor and co-owner of the depot with her sister and says there has been a lot of interest in the building …read more.

Parking in downtown Warsaw is going to be changing, that much is certain. But what kinds of changes will be made are still being discussed. Warsaw’s Traffic Safety Commission met this afternoon to share some priorities that have been set for this year. Among those, a proposal to maintain 2-hour parking only along a four …read more.

Officers of the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force executed a drug warrant at a Warsaw home today and arrested Gilbert Berrones, 29, who was found to be in possession of more drugs. DTF officers went to 3699 N. 175 E. at about 11:35 a.m. today. There, they arrested Berrones on a warrant and, during the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating what caused a Warsaw man to suffer second-degree and third-degree burns. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the emergency room at Kosciusko Community Hospital at approximately 8:59 a.m. this morning after hospital personnel notified the central dispatch center of a burn victim.  Deputies arrived and spoke with the …read more.

While a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am was a total loss after it caught fire, no one was injured in the blaze. The fire was reported at 12:56 p.m. Tuesday, south of Wawasee Middle School on SR 13, and had traffic in both north and south lanes at a standstill for a few minutes. Jeremy Gawthrop, South Whitley, …read more.

Police were called to the area of SR 13 and U.S. 30 shortly after 10 a.m. today near Pierceton where it was reported two male juveniles have run away from Pierceton Woods. Police were driving around the area and on CR 150 North but were not able to locate the boys. We are now told …read more.

The Miss Kosciusko County Scholarship Program is slated for 6 p.m. Saturday night and also includes a contest to name an outstanding teen. Four young woman are vying for the Miss Kosciusko title and a $1,000 scholarship. There are also four girls between the ages 13 to 17 who are competing for the Miss Kosciusko …read more.

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals met for the first time in 2013 Tuesday morning in Warsaw and among the agenda items considered was a petition for solar electricity panels for a warehouse in Milford. LMA-HUF Development petitioned the BZA for a variance to permit generating solar electricity on the warehouse used by Biomet on …read more.

Indiana State Police are working with Illinois State Police in trying to identify a male subject who was found deceased nearly a year ago. On March 10, 2012, the remains of an unidentified adult male were located in rural Newton, Ill. (Jasper County). It is believed the individual could be Caucasian, Asian, Native American or …read more.

Detectives of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are investigating several burglaries that occurred over the weekend and today, they say at least three of those appear to be connected. The three incidents likely linked occurred Friday, Jan. 4. Those included break-ins at the homes of Douglas Ryman, West 525 South, Claypool; Jerrad Jones, West 250 South, …read more.

The Wawasee High School Guidance Department is sponsoring a college financial aid night for seniors and their parents. This session will provide information about important deadlines, the application process and financial aid programs. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in the Wawasee High School Lecture Room. Step-by-step instructions for filling out the FAFSA …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library’s website was attacked by malware around Dec. 20 and flagged by Google a day or so later. Those visiting the website saw or received a warning about malware and/or Blackhole Exploit. The site is now up with no threats to patrons. “There was and is no threat to those patrons who …read more.

New Hampshire pilot John Bourdon made a rough landing at Warsaw Municipal Airport Monday when the landing gear on the nose of the plane failed to extend.        (Photo by Stacey Page) John Bourdon of New Hampshire made an unexpected stop in Warsaw Monday when the landing gear on the nose of his …read more.