The National Weather Service is continuing its review of storm damages that occurred throughout Indiana Sunday and, as of late this afternoon, identified yet another tornado that struck Kosciusko County. The first tornado, an EF-2, was confirmed to have struck rural Silver Lake. This morning, the damages reported to The Pines housing addition north of …read more.

Santa Claus is coming to North Webster for a free event this Saturday. Head to the North Webster Community Center from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be games and crafts in the gymnasium where kids will complete their “passport” to enter the raffle for gifts and get their pizza. There will be pizza …read more.

[weaver_youtube QzEp2aUs1O4 rel=0] New Life Christian Church of Warsaw is working to bring the love brought within its walls to those outside of them as well. Though many church’s would utilize the $30,000 the church set aside in honor of its 30th anniversary to benefit the church directly, New Life Christian Church instead opted to utilize …read more.

[weaver_youtube knJa28Vr2UI rel=0] The National Weather Service today says two tornadoes struck Kosciusko County Sunday causing damages near Silver Lake and in The Pines residential neighborhood in Warsaw. The EF-2 tornado wreaked havoc along a 4-mile stretch of Kosciusko County along SR 15 and 3 miles east of Silver Lake Sunday afternoon. The second tornado, …read more.

The National Weather Service has released today that a second tornado struck Kosciusko County during Sunday’s storms. According to an update released today, an EF-1 tornado traveled 1.7 miles with winds of 95 mph and had a width of 275 yards. The NWS approximates that the tornado touched down for only 2 minutes and was …read more.

Kenneth Moore The 2012 shooting death of a Rochester Marine who was teaching a 12-year-old boy how to hunt, is making news again today as police charge the shooter the reckless homicide. (See related) Matthew Carlson, 25, of Kewanna, was arrested last night at his home on a warrant for last year’s fatal shooting of …read more.

Combined Community Services has been blessed with so many individuals, businesses and organizations adopting families for Christmas this year, that the service organization is now accepting a few more applications for families who need help with the holidays. Peggi Lisenbee-Wright, director of client assistance for CCS, said the number of families who can be accepted …read more.

This holiday season give your friends, family and clients more than season’s greetings – give them cards designed by patients at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. Proceeds benefit Riley Children’s Foundation’s year-end giving campaign called The Gift of Hope Happens Here. Making the cards even more meaningful, is that one of them …read more.

Kosciusko County Community Foundation held its annual meeting today at Champagne Jam in Warsaw. Board president Jerry Yeager shared highlights of the year adding, “Many have used KCCF to make donor dreams come true, and we are honored to be your philanthropic partner.” There are two aspects of KCCF that are unique. One is highly …read more.

Jeffery Joseph Hunt, 25, of Winona Lake, is being sought today for his alleged role in a home invasion robbery that seriously injured an elderly New Paris man. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigators say Hunt and his father, Jeffrey Ramon Hill, 43, also of Winona Lake, forced their way into an elderly couple’s home on …read more.

During last night’s Warsaw Community School Board Work Session, Greg Schroeder, director of building and grounds and indoor air quality coordinator, announced the awarding of a grant from the state of Indiana for a $50,000 matching grant to be utilized for school safety measures. According to Schroeder, all four school districts in the area were …read more.

Syracuse Town Council accepted a request by Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello to approve an ordinance prohibiting the sale, distribution and use of synthetic drugs within the town limits. In recent months, the county drug task force has been cracking down on businesses that deal the products. Recent arrests have included North Webster businessman Sam …read more.

The Salvation Army is once again serving as the clearing house for individuals, groups, churches and businesses that are helping families during Christmas 2013. The goal of the clearing house is to stretch resources as far as possible and avoid duplication. Those providing assistance to others may send their family names to Community Ministries Director …read more.

Sewage was the hot topic at the North Webster Town Council meeting Tuesday night. Mike Noe, director of the town’s street, wastewater and water department, showed three quotes for pricing a project to repair 12 lift stations throughout town. Curly, New Plumbing and Underground Pipe and Valve General each submitted quotes and costs were all …read more.

Jeffery Joseph Hunt, pictured here in an earlier mug shot from Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, is now wanted for the home invasion of a New Paris couple earlier this month. Formal charges against a second man were filed Tuesday in Elkhart County for a Nov. 4 home invasion robbery in New Paris. Elkhart County Prosecutor …read more.

The Salvation Army held its annual Bell Ringing Drawing at Cox Studio in Warsaw recently. This year, The Salvation Army is again seeking local bell ringers to take shift ringing bells and collecting donations for those who need assistance in Kosciusko County. Bell ringing began Nov. 15 and will continue through Christmas Eve, but no …read more.

Hoosiers can report damage from Sunday’s severe storms online, and they are encouraged to report all damages. That was the message from Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock for the county commissioners this morning. Residents who sustained property damage caused by severe weather Nov. 17 are encouraged to report any and all damage. A …read more.

Pursuant to Indiana Code 3-13-11-5(b), a Republican caucus will be held for the purpose of filling the vacancy of an Etna Green Town Council seat. Jim Robbins has submitted his resignation, effective Dec. 15. The caucus will name a replacement to fill Robbins unexpired term. Interested eligible candidates for the position of Etna Green Town …read more.

Nearly 1,000 orphan children in 10 sub-Saharan countries are currently being sheltered, clothed, fed and loved thanks to the Rafiki Foundation. Since 2001, the organization’s mission has been to provide housing, medical and educational programs for orphans and vulnerable children in impoverished African nations. It was photos of these children, as well as a friend’s …read more.

Due to installation of a storm sewer, Sheldon Street – between County Road 300 North and Petro Drive, behind Sorg Nissan in Warsaw – will be closed to all traffic beginning this afternoon. The road will be closed until Wednesday afternoon, weather permitting. Emergency vehicle traffic will not have access across the cut.

Turkey Creek Fire Territory Chief Mickey Scott reported the Fire Station I renovation project has received a foundation release from the state, but is still waiting for a construction design release to be issued. Scott made his report during the regular monthly meeting of the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Executive Board. Construction meetings with Scott, …read more.

PIERCETON, Ind. – OMCO, a manufacturer specializing in steel metal forming for the transportation industry, announced plans today to expand its operations in Pierceton. The Wickliffe, Ohio-based company will invest $6.7 million to renovate and equip its existing 85,000 square-foot facility in Pierceton, adding an additional 42,000 square-feet of functional manufacturing space by mid-2014 and …read more.

Although the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission will have the final say later this morning, the Warsaw Common Council last night agreed to issue a $1.2 million bond to Winona PVD Coatings LLC to construct a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. Construction of the new plant is currently underway directly north of the current location at 1180 Polk Dr., …read more.

The National Weather Service has officially announced that it was a tornado that hit Silver Lake Sunday afternoon. The EF-2 tornado was estimated to have wind speeds of 125 mph and spanned 150 yards as it traveled on the ground for 4 miles. The tornado hit at about 3:43 p.m. along SR 15 just south …read more.

As Marcella Franks sat processing bills, her husband and daughter downstairs in their Warsaw home, she paid no thought to the severity of the storm developing outside. It wasn’t until sirens blared throughout Warsaw that Franks and her family realized the threat that had developed. Franks stated today, almost 24 hours after the storm, that …read more.

Currently less than 650 Kosciusko REMC members are still without power today. KREMC crews worked through the night and three additional crews have been called in for the clean-up efforts. KREMC reminds everyone to stay away from downed lines and to contact KREMC immediately to report these issues. To report an outage or downed power …read more.

The first resident of a new commercial subdivision approved for Warsaw will be an urgent care facility. The Warsaw Building and Planning Department confirmed that The Faigus Group out of Highland Park, Ill., is the owner of the facility, which will be located at 2680 Escalade Way, Warsaw. In September, the Warsaw Plan Commission approved …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident involving a fall from a tree stand that resulted in serious injuries to a Tippecanoe man Sunday morning. At 9:20 a.m., Indiana Conservation Officers, Marshall County Police and EMS responded to a rural area near Tippecanoe for a man who had fallen from a tree stand. Rodney Kreft …read more.

  The National Weather Service Northern Indiana will have surveyors out today to determine if straight line winds or a tornado was responsible for wide-spread damages across Kosciusko County, Elkhart County, Fulton County and Huntington County among other areas. StaceyPageOnline.com will be out today finding some hard hit areas and talking with those affected. If …read more.

[weaver_youtube gsbMP6KHKjs rel=0] (Video by Alyssa Richardson) Article by Deb Patterson and Alyssa Richardson (Photo provided by Deb Patterson) While on hold to his insurance company Randy Jessup told us what happened at his residence at 1241 E. Mock Road, southeast of Milford. He and his son Van had made it to the basement. “We heard …read more.

Graphic from the National Weather Service The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Kosciusko and surrounding counties including Fulton, Marshall, Elkhart and Allen counties. The tornado watch is in effect until 8 p.m. tonight. The county remains under a wind advisory and severe weather watch throughout the evening (see related).

[weaver_youtube JaadUbzQOto rel=0] On Sunday, Nov. 10, Sophia Boucher celebrated her eighth birthday. Though Sophia’s birthday was filled with love, candles and birthday cake one thing was missing from her party –presents. Though many may guess the lack of gifts would have been a sore point for Sophia, they would be shocked to hear it was …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 12 p.m. today until 10 p.m. Sunday evening. According to NOAA, southerly winds of 25-30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are possible through Sunday afternoon and will turn westerly by Sunday evening. Higher gusts and significant wind damage will be possible with any …read more.

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, Dawn M. Ewing, 42, was killed after a tree fell onto  her Gainesville, Fla., mobile home, where she had moved only 3 weeks prior from Mentone, Ind. According to authorities, Ewing, was asleep inside her home with her boyfriend, Michael L. Braton, 40, when an enormous oak tree toppled onto the …read more.

Article by Joni Truex, Public Information Director DePuy recently hosted the Kosciusko Leadership Association (KLA) session on Presentation Skills, which was led by KLA Moderator Allyn Decker. During this session, the KLA students began selecting of topics team members for their white paper projects. At Project Proud, each KLA Cadet will have the opportunity to …read more.

[weaver_youtube I15Y54MT2Nw rel=0] Pierceton Fire Department was called to respond to a gas leak located in at 597 South Old Road 13, Lot 15 in Pleasant Acres earlier today. According to NIPSCO, gas has been shut off to the line and crews are responding to make necessary repairs. According to scanner traffic, the leak was a …read more.

A man who had been evading child molesting charges out of St. Joseph County for the last 7 years was arrested early this morning in a Steuben County motel room by the Indiana State Police and the United States Marshall Service. According to Trooper Matt Lazoff, sometime just after midnight, the U.S. Marshall Service contacted …read more.

The Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, is an annual event held the third Thursday of November that encourages smokers to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking on that day, in an effort to stop permanently. This year, the Smokeout will be held Thursday, Nov. …read more.

An article published in Electric Cooperative Today reported a utility scam involving a phone call to a consumer where a perpetrator is posing as a co-op or utility employee seeking an immediate payment for service in order to avoid disconnection. By falsifying caller-ID — a technique known as “spoofing” — the scammer’s call appears to …read more.

The city of Warsaw wants to remain compatible for employee wages so the Board of Public Works and Safety has agreed to fund approximately $6,000 to study the city’s compensation guidelines. Warsaw’s Human Resources Director Jennifer Whitaker this morning asked for the board’s approval to allow Waggoner, Irwin, Scheele & Associations Inc. of Muncie to …read more.

The National Weather Service is advising of the potential for a significant severe weather event in the Kosciusko and surrounding areas for Sunday, Nov. 17. The largest threats from these storms will be dangerous lightning, high winds and isolated tornadoes. The first signs of severe weather could be seen as early at 10 a.m. Sunday …read more.

Treasures for Troops and The First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County will be conducting the 4th annual “Stockings for Soldiers” Drive beginning tomorrow, Nov. 16. The program offers the community an opportunity to send some holiday cheer to a deployed service member. Anyone who would like to participate and fill a Christmas stocking to …read more.

The search for a missing Pierceton man had a sad ending late Thursday afternoon. Authorities have confirmed that the body of Zachary Jay Cox, 19, was found in the Sidney area. Evidence suggests Cox took his own life. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies were notified Tuesday night by family members that Cox had left his residence …read more.

George Roberston, president of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, met with the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission at its Thursday meeting. Robertson offered up some very positive news to the commission regarding economic growth in the county. First, he announced that within the next couple of weeks the state of Indiana would be announcing that two …read more.

Zimmer is being sued by Michael J. Casini, of Granger, for a faulty knee replacement product. According to official court documents filed on Nov. 12, Casini suffered damages as a result of Zimmer’s “development, design, manufacture, distribution and selling of … the Zimmer NexGen CR and the Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral knee replacement system.” …read more.

“We’re more or less cleaning things up tonight,” said councilman Robert Sanders regarding the business affairs handled at the Kosciusko County Council meeting Thursday night. Most of the county business was small funds transfers. Sheriff Rocky Goshert requested a transfer $75.95 from insurance to cover maintenance on a transport van. He also requested a transfer …read more.

Francisco J. Gonzalez Francisco Gonzalez was back in court today to learn his punishment for violating the terms of his plea agreement that were settled the day before he allegedly drove drunk and caused another accident. Gonzalez, 25, was sentenced last Thursday to 18 months – a period which he would have served on work …read more.

The Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission met on Thursday, Nov. 14. Among the topics discussed were bonds for the Trupointe project and the TIF fiscal plan. The Trupointe project was started a little over a year ago. Trupointe, headquartered in Piqua, Ohio, is constructing a fertilizer and grain hub in Milford. In addition to the facility’s …read more.

(UPDATE: The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department reported at 5 p.m. today that the subject has been located. No additional information is yet being provided.) Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Tuesday evening to the 5500 block area of County Road 700 South, Pierceton, in reference to a missing male adult. Officers spoke with family members who …read more.

A former Mentone woman was killed early Wednesday morning after a tree fell on her  Gainseville, Fla., home, where she recently moved. According to authorities, Dawn M. Ewing, 42, was asleep inside her home with her boyfriend, Michael L Braton, 40, when an enormous oak tree toppled onto the home at 2:02 a.m. crushing both …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies investigating two separate accidents near Syracuse Wednesday afternoon, say driver inattention was the cause in both crashes. According to a police report, Stephen Phillips, 22, of Syracuse, was driving south on SR 13 near CR 650 East when he told police he looked down for a second “and the next …read more.

Nappanee has officially lifted the boil order that began at 7:30 a.m. on Monday (see related). According to Nappanee Water Utility, the ban was lifted approximately 45 minutes ago after bacteriological samples demonstrated that the water is now safe for consumption. According to Nappanee Mayor Larry Thompson, the boil order was the result of a …read more.

Conservation Officers from both Indiana and Illinois have recently stepped up their patrols in the commercial fishing industry, particularly in the commercial harvest of shovelnose sturgeon, which is a fish that is sought after for its roe (eggs). A total of 13 people from both Indiana and Illinois have been arrested, cited, or warned for …read more.

Bruner Enlists into Bravo Company, 2-151st Infantry Battalion Alexander Bruner recently enlisted into, Bravo Company, 2-151st Infantry Battalion, Indiana Army National Guard. According to his Recruiter, SGT Beer, Bruner enlisted Oct. 30 as an Infantryman. He will attend Basic Training at Fort Benning, Georgia and will learn basic military skills such as First Aid, Land …read more.

[weaver_youtube uhT3UXAM8xM rel=0] At 10:30 a.m. emergency personnel were called to respond to reports of a tanker truck that had crashed in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 30 in front of Meijer. According to Warsaw Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. Kip Shuter, the accident involved a tanker truck and a semi. Shuter stated that the …read more.

Local churches are serving as collection points for Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. Local volunteers will be on hand to receive an expected 450 gift-filled shoeboxes at Wawasee Community …read more.

Jeremy Niebert Guilty on four charges, a Winona Lake man was sentenced to  work release for leading police on a pursuit in January that ultimately led to him climbing a tree to hide and requiring the fire department’s help to get down. (See related) Jeremy Neibert, 24, appeared before Judge Duane Huffer in Kosciusko County …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that the new traffic signal on North Detroit Street (SR 15) at the CR 300 North intersection in Warsaw is scheduled to be activated on Thursday. The signal includes red, amber and green lights for motorists on both SR 15 and CR 300 North. Motorists turning left from northbound …read more.

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel periods in Indiana. Local, county and state police are adding extra patrols to increase safety on the state’s streets and highways. “Until Dec. 1, we will have saturation patrols and DUI checkpoints as part of a comprehensive effort to curb impaired driving,” said Captain Aaron Rovenstine from the …read more.

“We thought it was a fluke and numbers would dwindle, but it’s stayed steady,” says Ann Schlabach. Schlabach coaches the chess team at Milford School, which has experienced record attendance during the 2013 school year. “We had about 25 students who came regularly last year,” she says. “We’ve been averaging 60 kids per week [this …read more.

The Indiana Board of Education has approved a new school grading outline. According to sources, board members voted Wednesday morning to adopt recommendations of a bipartisan panel. Details on exactly how school grades will be determined are expected to be established next year. School grades help determine several items including teacher pay and school funding. The …read more.

A boil order for the city of Nappanee remains in effect today. The order was issued at 7:30 a.m. Monday morning and residents are being told to continue to boil water used for drinking or cooking. It is hoped that the boil order will be suspended tomorrow, however, testing is still pending. According to Nappanee …read more.

Although the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce initially announced the Holiday Pop Up Shops were planning to open today, the merchants say a meeting was held late Tuesday and opening day has been pushed to Friday.Possession of the former license branch building at 213 S. Lake St., Warsaw, is happening today for the holiday merchants …read more.

Kristine M. Jaskutis of Syracuse is reported to be in critical condition today following an accident near 13060 N. CR 1000E. (Kosciusko/Noble County Line Road), Syracuse. The accident was reported at 11:29 p.m. Jaskutis, 50, was driving a red, 2005 Ford F15 pickup truck that was southbound on CR 1000 East and left the roadway for …read more.

Electrical has been determined the cause of a fire early this morning (Wednesday) at 301 N. Lake St., Syracuse. Turkey Creek Fire Territory was called to the residence at approximately 4:45 a.m. and cleared the scene at 6:05 a.m. Tankers from Milford and Benton Township fire departments responded for assistance with Benton also providing additional …read more.

To close the regular monthly meeting of the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board held Monday evening, Bill Dixon informed fellow board members he will be resigning from the board effective Jan. 1, 2014. Dixon stated his job has required him to frequently travel and he feels this does not allow him to serve the board …read more.

A local veteran was bestowed one of France’s highest honors for his service in World War II. Gordon Rhodes, a resident of Milford, was recently awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honor medal from the French Republic. Rhodes served in the Army in the 30th Infantry Division from Nov. 11, 1942, to July, 27, …read more.

Among the cases considered by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular meeting Tuesday was a petition by Speedway to build a truck stop in Pierceton. As StaceyPageOnline.com was the first to report in July, Speedway requested permission to build a truck stop and gas station on a 15.5-acre tract at the …read more.

Jeffrey Hill The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a Winona Lake man for a home invasion that happened in New Paris on Nov. 4. Jeffrey Ramon Hill, 43, was arrested Tuesday and preliminary charged with armed robbery in Elkhart County. He was allegedly one of two suspects who forced their way into an elderly New …read more.

[weaver_youtube Cf3YTD5dyFI rel=0] Members of the Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Multi-Township EMS were called to Kmart in Warsaw where a bomb threat was called in at approximately 5:54 p.m. All stores and businesses in the Lake Village Shopping Center were evacuated at the time of the threat and parking lot barricades were established …read more.

Elkhart City Police have released the names of the three officers involved in a shooting Sunday evening in the 400 block of West Marion Street in Elkhart. One of those officers, Cpl. Jason Ray, hired in August 2006, is a 1994 graduate of Wawasee High School and the son of Sue Ann Mitchell, North Webster. …read more.

The male driver of a minivan refused certified chemical testing after driving through the front window of the Warsaw Ace Hardware store on Tuesday afternoon. At 3:46 p.m., Warsaw Police and Multi-Township EMS were called to the store at 1701 E. Center St., where John Mayer, 65, drove his green 1999 Oldsmobile Silhoutte minivan through the …read more.

Francisco J. Gonzalez The Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office today announced that Francisco Gonzalez, 25, of Warsaw, has violated the terms of his plea agreement and no longer qualifies for work release. Gonzalez was the man behind the wheel of a car that slammed head-on into a horse-drawn wagon last October near Walmart, killing the horse …read more.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Indianapolis Bureau is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male suspected of sexually exploiting a child. Photographs and informational posters depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 27, are being disseminated to the public. Initial images and videos of the unidentified adult male …read more.

The public hearing in regards to the voluntary annexation of three parcels belonging to CTB — which are located east of PigTek in Milford — went without a hitch. The council received favorable letters from Van Buren Township and the Wawasee Community School Corporation about the annexation. With no further public input, councilman Robert Cockburn …read more.

The Milford School resource officer pilot program, which started at the beginning of this school year, came under scrutiny during Milford Town Council’s regular meeting last night after Town Marshal Rich Miotto presented a two-page report detailing the program. Contributing to the report was Milford School Principal Cindy Kaiser and Assistant Principal Ryan Connor. Council …read more.

Several months ago Kosciusko County officials began the local creation of a nationally proven solution Drug Court. Drug Court will focus on those offenders whose criminality stem mainly or entirely from their dependence on substances. Also, Drug Court will consider both drug and drug-driven offenses. (See related) In the last 20 years, one of the …read more.

Governor Pence has proclaimed Nov. 17-23 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. To help Hoosiers prepare for this the Indiana State Police offers the following tips. Be prepared: Before traveling, check the forecast and let someone know your travel route Keep your gas tank at least half-full Carry a winter driving kit that should …read more.

For the eighth consecutive year, Kosciusko REMC donated to the Winter Heating Assistance Program at Combined Community Services, Warsaw. KREMC President and CEO Bruce Goslee, presented a check for $5,000 to CCS Executive Director Steve Possell noting, “We truly believe in partnering with CCS through this program. We know there is a need for our …read more.

The eastbound lane of U.S. 30 will be intermittently restricted at the bridge over Deeds Creek – between CR 250 East and Van Ness Road between Warsaw and Pierceton – while INDOT performs proactive bridge maintenance. Motorists should be aware of traffic controls, including arrowboards, barrels and cones, while the work is in progress. The …read more.

[weaver_youtube ihqnobLW8q0 rel=0] In honor of Veterans Day, students in the Warsaw Area Career Center Television Course interviewed family members and Veterans themselves to discuss the impact of military service and to extend appreciation. We are proud to show the work of the students and honor our local veterans.

It seems St. Joseph County could be in a for its first significant snowfall of the winter as the National Weather Service office near North Webster has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. A Lake Effect Snow Advisory is also in effect for Marshall and Pulaski counties for …read more.

The music departments from Lakeview and Edgewood middle schools invite all United States veterans, their families and the community to a Veterans Day Program at 7 p.m. this evening in the Lakeview Middle School gymnasium. The program, “Honoring Those Who Serve,” is free and open to the public. The program is being presented to show …read more.

The old license branch building is hosting the Holiday Pop-Up Shops in Warsaw and, there is still room for more. The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce is asking anyone with an interest in selling their wares through the holidays to contact Mike Dilling. The businesses so far that are included in the program are: Shanghai …read more.

The city of Nappanee experienced a malfunction at its water treatment facility this morning around 7:30 a.m., according to Mayor Larry Thompson. Water Utility personnel are currently investigating the cause of this malfunction. Water pressure is currently being restored to the city. Because of the loss of water pressure system wide, it is necessary to …read more.

Just as they were last year, students at Wawasee High School were challenged during Monday morning’s annual Veterans Day program to help military veterans and others during the holiday season. And students will have more than one option to do so. It was noted during the program, held in the main spectator gymnasium, veterans make …read more.

Plans for a commercial development proposal south of North Webster were sidetracked by a decision made by the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission. Lakeview Spring Partners had petitioned the APC to eliminate restrictive covenants placed on property at the southwest corner of the intersection of SR 13 and CR 400 North, south of North Webster …read more.

[weaver_youtube m4qgp2MgaTs rel=0]   With her latest release, “I Would Be the Sky,” Milford-based musician, Adrienne Frailey, taps into themes of love and devotion, producing some of her most intimate songs to date. “‘I Would Be the Sky’ touches on ‘you’d do anything to help the one you love,’” she says. She found inspiration for …read more.

Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Inc. recently partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs and National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization to offer a new program focused on recognizing the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. The Department of Veteran Affairs website reports that one out of four dying Americans is a veteran and …read more.

(UPDATE: The name of the individual who was shot and killed Sunday by officers with the Elkhart City Police Department has been identified as Christopher James Ryckeart, 31, of Elkhart. Ryckeart was allegedly backing his truck into the path of officers as they attempted to place him in custody after a vehicle pursuit.) At the request …read more.

[weaver_youtube mxHs7HRE3I8 rel=0] Four Warsaw elementary schools came together Friday night at Lakeview Middle School in a dodgeball competition to collect food for Combined Community Services. The Food-a-Thon Dodgeball Event for CCS required at least two cans of food for admission into the games. All food is being used to stock the CCS Food Pantry, which …read more.

The driver of a passenger car and a child were able to escape the vehicle after it left the road and rolled into a water-filled ditch. It happened just before 4 p.m. on CR 800 West north of CR 300 North, Atwood. Florence R. Starkey, 27, of Warsaw, told police she has recently been experiencing …read more.

A two-vehicle crash on U.S. 30 at Old Road 30, Warsaw, happened just after 1 p.m. Saturday, fortunately no one was seriously injured. Warsaw Police and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Multi-Township EMS responded where they found a 1994 Camaro and a 2004 Nissan SUV had collided. According to the completed police report, Louis J. Jones, …read more.

In honor of the Veterans Day holiday on Monday, Nov. 11, many local businesses and government agencies will be closing their doors. Please be advised that all Warsaw City Government offices, including the Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw City Hall, will be closed in honor of the holiday. In addition, the Warsaw U.S. Post Office, …read more.

If they don’t make a living by writing, sometimes writers still need a way to express their creative thinking. Adam Drent has found his niche. The 2001 Wawasee High School graduate, who grew up in North Webster and is the son of Myron and Krista Drent, regularly posts short stories he writes covering a wide …read more.

Bobby J. Allison Elvis A. Allison Kosciusko and Whitley County Sheriff’s Departments are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three Wabash County men on alleged charges of home improvement fraud. Two of the men have been sought since July. (See related) Police in Kosciusko and Whitley counties are attempting to locate two men from the …read more.

[weaver_youtube bzsBKQsLZfg rel=0]   The Warsaw man sentenced Thursday in Kosciusko County for driving while intoxicated and killing a horse last October, was also at fault in an accident Friday night north of the city. Emergency personnel responded to the two car accident at CRs 100 East and 300 North, in Warsaw where Francisco J. Gonzalez, …read more.

The American Red Cross blood drive scheduled on Monday, Nov. 11, at Milford Christian Church in the Fellowship Hall will now be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Milford Christian Church is located at 201 N. Henry St., in Milford. The drive was originally scheduled from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. How to Donate Blood …read more.

Tad Vandermark, 39, of Syracuse, pled guilty before Magistrate Judge Christopher A. Nuechterlein in South Bend District Federal Court to the felony offense of production of child pornography. Magistrate Nuechterlein is recommending the district court accept the tendered guilty plea. Parties have 14 days in which to object to the magistrate judge’s recommendation. This charge …read more.

With a population of 431, Claypool might seem, at first glance, one of those rural towns that has seen its best days. At one stage, Claypool was an important rail transportation hub, but over the years, businesses closed down and the population drifted to more prosperous nearby towns. Then in 2006, Claypool was selected by …read more.