A panel of local officials who work in the criminal justice field, with domestic violence violence victims, and those who seek justice for victims will lead a discussion on domestic violence awareness that is open to the public. With October noted as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office along with The Beaman …read more.

Biomet Inc., a global leader in the manufacture of musculoskeletal and biotechnology products, announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Lanx Inc., a full service spine company and a leader in minimally invasive techniques and technologies. The pending acquisition would expand Biomet Spine’s technology portfolio through the addition of innovative products …read more.

Grace College and OrthoWorx today announced open enrollment for the new Medical Device Quality Management Program. Students may now enroll online for the MDQM Certificate, MDQM Bachelor’s Degree and MDQM Master’s Degree with classes set to begin January 2014. Five-week certificate courses begin January 2014 and run through the first week of July 2014. Classes …read more.

The Clay Township Volunteer Fire Department has received $3,926 from the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation to purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for the department. The money will provide six air bottles and an air mask that will replace outdated items and aid in the department’s response during an emergency. The Indiana Homeland Security Foundation has approved …read more.

Juan Carlos Alvarado Juan Carlos Alvarado, 26, of Milford, was sentenced in court today for Class B felony aggravated battery stemming from a February stabbing in Warsaw. In a plea agreement, Alvarado admitted to the Feb. 20 stabbing of Ruben Enciso at Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park. At 9:03 p.m. that night, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announce today that SR 14, between Herendeen Street and CR 200 West in Silver Lake, is closed to rebuild the railroad crossing. The official detour is from SR 15 to SR 114 to SR 13. The work, which will improve the driving surface for motorists, is expected to be complete …read more.

The Miss Kosciusko County Scholarship Program will be held again in January and contestants are needed. All girls living in or attending middle school, high school, or college in Kosciusko County between the ages of 13 and 24 can compete for Miss Kosciusko County or Miss Kosciusko County’s Outstanding Teen. Over $3,000 in scholarships were …read more.

The public is invited to learn more about the possibility of high speed passenger train service that would include Warsaw. Fred Lanahan, president of Northeast Indiana Passenger Rail Association, will present on the details of the project and the positive economic and environmental impact on Warsaw and the surrounding area during the Warsaw Common Council …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an accident that happened Saturday morning at the Beaver Dam Lake public access boat ramp resulting in a 15-year-old Silver Lake teen narrowly escaping a submerged vehicle. At about 10:40 a.m., Aubert Clevenger, 15, of Silver Lake, was attempting to back his uncle’s vehicle with an attached boat trailer down the ramp …read more.

The Plainfield Police Department has now cancelled a Silver Alert pertaining to a missing Plainfield, Ind. Andrew J. Schanz has been located. Plainfield issued the alert for J. Schanz, an 89-year-old white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, and 150 pounds, after he west missing prior to 4 p.m. Saturday. Schanz was located in the …read more.

[weaver_youtube vXWgbOq-fzY rel=0] No one could have known how a simple mandolin could spark a conversation that would develop into a decade long musical adventure. It all started when Robert Davis retired from his job with Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance in Pennsylvania and moved near family – right across the street from Denny Conley in …read more.

There was a large turnout for the Heart of the Community “Keep the Lights On” charity auction and raffle held Saturday night, with people filling the North Webster Community Center’s gym and balcony. The event started at 5 p.m. with a sold-out dinner catered by the Sleepy Owl and two silent auctions. A live auction …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Steve Roth, property manager at Tri-County Fish & Wildlife Area, North Webster, said Tri-County is still open for hunting and fishing.) Due to a lapse in appropriations that has caused a federal government shutdown, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service facilities and lands are now closed to the public and public use activities have …read more.

A small business tune-up listening session, sponsored by Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, the Small Business Development Center and the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, drew several local small business owners and entrepreneurs Oct. 3. The session provided numerous resources for attendees while also giving them a chance to voice concerns and thoughts about further developing community …read more.

Lutheran Air II will make its arrival in Wabash County on Monday and the public is invited to attend and witness its maiden voyage. Lutheran Air II, an EC 135 helicopter, is being stationed at the Wabash County Airport to better serve the Lutheran Health Network’s 23-county service area. The announcement that an additional aircraft …read more.

October’s First Friday theme is “Art-tober” and it promises something for everyone. The event, which will begin tonight at 5 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m., will offer a taste of local art, music and dance. Event goers will be offered the opportunity to feast their eyes on art exhibits provided by Warsaw Community High …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences according to the following schedule: Parents of students in grades k-8 will meet for parent-teacher conferences from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 Parents of students in grades k-12 may attend an all day parent-teacher conferences on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Students will be dismissed. All parents …read more.

A $20,000 surety bond has been set for a Warsaw woman accused of causing serious bodily injury to an elderly woman. Misty Starr Valdez, 29, 4133 N. Old Port Rd., Warsaw, was arrested Thursday on one felony and two misdemeanor charges for a Sept. 1 fight that resulted in a 62-year-old woman suffering a broken …read more.

One of two women arrested in May of this year for abusing a child received only probation for her crime. The second woman is still going through the criminal court process. Sherene Harris, 26, 1692 E. 200 N. Lot 89, Warsaw, was charged with a Class C felony charge of neglect of a dependent resulting …read more.

Kosciusko County authorities do not believe foul play was a factor in the death of Aurora Shoemaker. In a statement today, Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson said, “The autopsy conducted this week was inconclusive as to the matter of Aurora Shoemaker’s death. Her remains are being sent to the University of Indianapolis for further analysis.” …read more.

Camp Mack Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine. Besides enjoying all the fun and fellowship offered by a variety of foods, musical entertainment, rides, children’s activities, demonstrations, and displays, there are silent and live auctions. The festivities begin at 9 a.m. with breakfast foods available until 11 a.m. …read more.

Warsaw Police were investigating a suspicious vehicle at Lucerne Park in Warsaw Thursday afternoon which resulted in a substantial drug find. At 5:25 p.m., officers followed the suspect vehicle and initiated a traffic stop along North Detroit Street (SR 15) near U.S. 30. The driver of the vehicle, Angelique Holmes, 25, of Mentone, was found …read more.

[weaver_youtube uOWfCRfpu94 rel=0] At about 8 p.m. Thursday, Armand Young walked into the Comfort Inn in Warsaw carrying the world’s largest signed flag exhibit. A 6 foot 2 inch tall bamboo pole holds a colorful display of mostly American flags – 419 total – and it demands attention. Young began a cross country journey from …read more.

Local businesses and organizations in Syracuse will once again be getting into the autumn spirit by decorating the town’s lampposts in festive attire and scenes. Lampposts are first come first serve with businesses and organization needing to contact the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce to request the lamppost they want. The town of Syracuse requests that nothing …read more.

[weaver_youtube 0dKR6KOt8-M rel=0] The one-way stretch of road on Dubois Drive was the topic of discussion at the Warsaw Traffic Commission meeting Wednesday, and that comes as somewhat of troubling news to one private resident who says his property value has been diminished because of changes made by The Pill Box Pharmacy. According to Warsaw …read more.

Detectives from the Lagrange County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a death that occurred early today on Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area near Mongo in Lagrange County. Early today, deputies from Lagrange County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a river access within the Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tammy Cotton shared a meeting she had with Wawasee High School Principal Mike Schmidt, Kathy Myers and WHS Assistant Principal Steve Perek to chamber board members at their regular meeting Oct. 2. The theme of that meeting, according to Cotton, was connecting students with the local community and its …read more.

Feeling the vacation of two public ways would only benefit a small group of lakefront property owners, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission recommended denial of a road vacation petition during its regular monthly meeting Oct. 2 in Warsaw. The petition for Chapman, Finley and Wilson is asking to vacate two public ways at Winona Beach. …read more.

A once vacant apple orchard in Winona Lake is now helping the community by feeding the hungry and offering apples to the public. The orchard offers more than a dozen varieties of apples. Community Apple Orchard, a non-profit organization, restored the orchard three years ago. Since then, fresh fruit has been provided to local food …read more.

Anyone who has driven through Syracuse on SR 13 has passed the old molasses factory at 100 S. Huntington St. Until recently, the giant, yellow building was something of an eyesore – rundown, empty, and taking up prime real estate. But that all changed when Roy Schwartz purchased the property. “I bought it around September …read more.

[weaver_youtube Zy3r70NfrUQ rel=0] The food pantry at Combined Community Services in Warsaw got a much-needed supply of over 12,000 pounds of food donations today. The non-perishable items were collected by students of Lakeland Christian Academy in Winona Lake. Each year the LCA students organize the food drive to benefit the CCS food pantry. According to …read more.

At approximately 6:01 p.m. Tuesday, a Milford man was airlifted from SR 15 near the CR 600 North intersection following a mo-ped accident. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Chad Hill, Terry E. Powell, 49, was reportedly southbound on SR 15 when, for an unknown reason, he crashed his mo-ped. Powell …read more.

Laci Rae Harper (UPDATE: Lt. Don Wiesehan of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department served the warrant on Laci Harper, aka Laci Bailey, Thursday afternoon.) An arrest warrant was served Thursday afternoon for the woman accused of starving two German Shepherd puppies. Laci Bailey, who also goes by the name Laci Harper, has been charged with …read more.

[weaver_youtube vTqbPhtzvis rel=0] The Young Adult Professionals group of Kosciusko County recently held a clothing drive to collect professional attire for the clothing pantry at Combined Community Services. Kevin Hamstra of Y.A.P., estimated approximately 14,000 pounds of professional clothing was collected in a two week period last month. The clothing – including suits, ties, skirts, …read more.

A Syracuse man is behind bars today after allegedly beating a woman in front of her minor child. According to the probable cause affidavit filed by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Shane Bucher, Randy Wayne Avery, 33, of 9137 N. Koher Rd., Syracuse, was arguing with his girlfriend on Sept. 3. The woman attempted to …read more.

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, (R-3rd District), introduced legislation this morning aimed at maintaining funding for the National Guard during the partial federal government shutdown. Stutzman’s bill is an amendment to the Pay Our Military Act which Congress passed and President Obama signed to exempt active-duty military personnel during the shutdown. In a statement Stutzman said, “The …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week are from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Spot is a 12-week-old domestic short-hair. She has a very sweet temperament and loves to cuddle. Spot is very playful and loves playing with feather toys, which is very entertaining to watch! She is good with other cats and children, but …read more.

Last night at 10:52 p.m., a Milford man was taken by ambulance following a rollover car accident on North Orn Road in Milford. Anson Davis, 22, of Milford, was traveling northeast on Orn Road in his silver Toyota when he failed to follow a curve in the road. As a result, Davis went off the …read more.

North Webster Fire Department, with a full assist from Turkey Creek Fire Territory, responded to a mobile home fire Sunday morning in the area of EMS W14 Lane, North Webster. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by Kosciusko County Squad 70, a county-wide fire investigation team. The call was received at 11:08 …read more.

Both WIC offices and offices of the United States Postal Service remain open in Indiana despite the federal government shutdown. Locally, the WIC office in the K21 Health Pavilion. All services continue and participants should still attend their WIC appointments. Contact the WIC office with any questions at 574-269-4456. In Kosciusko County, WIC serves more …read more.

No need to worry, Hoosier outdoor lovers. Although national parks and national wildlife refuges are closed because of the federal government shutdown, Indiana’s 24 state parks and eight reservoir properties remain open for business as usual — if you call the burst of fall colors usual. There is an Indiana state park or reservoir property …read more.

Bullying is certainly nothing new and has occurred in schools for multiple generations. But sometimes students are afraid to talk about it and its effects can be devastating, even to the point of thoughts of suicide. This morning, students and staff of Wawasee High School were given a strong anti-bullying message by student peer facilitators …read more.

This week’s Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Oct. 1, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department took a theft report from an address in the 1000 block of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. The theft occurred overnight between 6 p.m. on Sept. 30 and 9 a.m. …read more.

There were a total of 58 domestic violence homicides in Indiana between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. On any given day in our state, over 1,000 domestic violence victims and their children find refuge in our state’s emergency shelters and transitional housing programs. Every day, thousands of other victims remain silent and afraid …read more.

Aurora Shoemaker Authorities have confirmed that the skeletal remains found in a wooded area in rural Warsaw are that of a young woman who has been missing since Aug. 16, 2012. Children playing in the woods less than a mile from Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park, Warsaw, located the remains early Sunday evening. Kosciusko County …read more.

Approximately 1,600 high-scoring participants in each year’s National Achievement® Scholarship Program are designated semifinalists. Before being considered for a National Achievement Scholarship, a semifinalist must advance to finalist standing in the competition by meeting high academic standards and other requirements explained in the information provided to each semifinalist. Principal Troy Akers of Warsaw Community High School …read more.

Educational leaders in Warsaw say students find their passion earlier than many would expect — often in elementary school when they are first exposed to the basic building blocks of a subject area. A recent $300,000 grant from the state’s orthopedic initiative, OrthoWorx, aims to spark young students’ interest in areas critical to continuing Warsaw’s …read more.

The “W” football game (Warsaw vs. Wawasee) will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. WCHS is officially announcing this game as “Pink out” night at the Tiger Athletic Complex. The Athletic Department will be selling “Touchdowns 4 a Cure” t-shirts this week for $10 each. T- shirts will go on sale Tuesday morning …read more.

On Monday, Sept. 16, Special Olympics Indiana Area 5 which includes eight counties held its annual kick-off meeting in Logansport, Ind., to review upcoming programs and events for the coming year and choose the area athlete, coach, volunteer and family of the year. This year’s Area 5 winners included athlete Kirk Conrad and coach John …read more.

Late Sunday afternoon, police were called to a wooded area along CR 175 East, Warsaw, where severely decomposed human remains were allegedly found. The woods where Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies have been stationed all night, is just several yards north of Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park. The area is less than a mile from …read more.

An ATV accident in Silver Lake injured three area youths, including a 10-year-old who sustained internal injuries. Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the accident that occurred in Wabash County at 4:14 p.m. Saturday. Blake Tipton, 15, of Silver Lake, was operating a 2005 Polaris Ranger 500 ATV in the area of 7991 W. 1400 N. …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley High School will be holding a press conference Tuesday to introduce and provide information about the Tippecanoe Valley School Forest Nature Trail. TVHS will be recognizing the Pike Lumber Company for its work in completing the trail, which includes 18 numbered plaques along the wooded path that identifies species of trees and plants. …read more.

The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show was a hit at the North Webster Heart of the Harvest Festival held Saturday.

[weaver_youtube -qmSBCGGwuo rel=0] Walmart announced yesterday that the recipient of this year’s Walmart School of the Year is Jefferson Elementary. Students, teachers, administration and Walmart personnel packed into the Jefferson Elementary gym to listen to the names of the 20 teachers who would receive $50 gift cards from the store. These gift cards will be used …read more.

[weaver_youtube rzyYyaiQ3Ts rel=0] The Tiger Band kicked off the evening with a performance in front of The Pride of Oklahoma and fans. The stands at the Warsaw Community High School Fisher Field were filled tonight with music lovers from near and far. At 7:30 p.m., members of the WCHS Tiger Pride band filled the field to …read more.

This afternoon officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were involved in what was allegedly the serving of a warrant to a man reportedly located in the area of Enchanted Hills mobile home park in Cromwell. Though rumors have circulated that a shooting took place during the incident, according to KCSD Public Information Officer Chad …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com is once again adding features for the benefit of Kosciusko County and our readers. In the menu bar, readers will today find a new Jobs link. There, you’ll find job listings as provided by local and area businesses. Although we are not offering a complete classified ad section, the new Jobs link is available …read more.

The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association and Kosciusko Silent No More have teamed up to bring guest speaker Eric Miller to Warsaw to talk about protecting traditional marriage. Miller, an attorney and the founder and executive director of Advance America, will be speaking to the public at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at the 2517 Banquet …read more.

[weaver_youtube 66HbNw727h8 rel=0] Enjoy watching collegiate marching bands? There will be an opportunity to see a Big 12 collegiate band and a recipient of the Sudler Trophy, an award recognizing the band as one of the top programs in the country. The Pride of Oklahoma, from The University of Oklahoma, will make a visit to …read more.

Motorists along U.S. 30 in Warsaw witnessed a short foot pursuit Thursday afternoon when an Atwood man ran from police and was Tased. It happened around 3:30 p.m. at Parker Street and U.S. 30 when a Warsaw Police Officer initiated a traffic stop on a white SUV for a seatbelt infraction. The driver of the …read more.

Felony and misdemeanor charges are being sought against a Syracuse man who allegedly pulled a knife on his wife and threatened a police officer. Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello said the suspect, Daniel Parks, 33, allegedly pulled a knife on his wife and slapped her. When he was taken into police custody to be transported …read more.

A 33-year-old Warsaw man arrested in April by Warsaw Police was sentenced to 6 years in prison for admittedly molesting a victim less than 14 years old. Shannon Lee Webb will likely spend less than 2 years behind bars. Webb was initially arrested on two Class A felony charges of child molesting after an investigation …read more.

A fire in Pierceton Thursday night left two people homeless. Pierceton Fire Department was called at 9:30 p.m. to 5358 E. Washington Rd., Pierceton, where a mobile home was reportedly burning. By the time crews arrived on scene, the trailer was fully engulfed and Winona Lake Fire Department was called for a full assist. The …read more.

Judy Snipes and Bob Sanders were named the 2013 Republican Hall of Fame, Woman of the Year and Man of the Year at the annual dinner Thursday night. Dwayne Sawyer, who is in his fourth week as auditor of the state of Indiana, was the keynote speaker for the event. This was Sawyer’s first dinner …read more.

In a joint effort to help children be ready for kindergarten, the United Way of Kosciusko County and Warsaw Community Schools piloted a 17-day summer program to prepare kids with no preschool experience for the classroom. Preparation included teaching of basic academic skills to improve the chances children will remain on track through their school …read more.

This German Shepherd puppy died after what Patrick Jamison said was about 2 weeks left with no food or water. (Photos and video provided by Patrick Jamison) The necropsy performed on a puppy found deceased and chained in a Burket yard confirms the German Shepherd died of starvation. Dr. Richard Brungardt of Lakeland Animal Clinic …read more.

Originally charged with two Class B felonies for rape and criminal deviate conduct, Anthony J. Fulton, 25, of Warsaw, was sentenced today for a lesser charge of Class D felony sexual battery. Fulton was arrested in April for forcibly raping a woman as she walked near downtown Warsaw. According to Warsaw Police, the female victim …read more.

“What’s the big deal about the swans?” is a question many people have asked this year. Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Wildlife Services came to the North Webster Community Center to explain about the mute swans, an invasive species in Indiana. Most of the swans that live year-round on our local lakes are mute …read more.

[weaver_youtube l_4IWwMg2_I rel=0] Magical Meadows, a therapeutic horseback riding center for children and adults with special needs, held a ribbon cutting ceremony as well as a Business After Hours open house Wednesday at its new location at 3386 E. 525 N., Warsaw. The event featured tours of the new activity center and indoor riding arena, rider …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy students are doing more than just hitting the books, playing sports or spending time with friends. Students at LCA are preparing for the sixth annual Combined Community Services Food Drive next week. The food drive, which is almost entirely organized by LCA students, will begin collecting non-perishable food items throughout the Winona …read more.

(Photos courtesy of Stuart Jones, Golden, Colo.) On Sept. 9, as storm clouds gathered over Boulder, Colo., and the rain began to fall, most folks were thankful for the precipitation. Record high temperatures for the area marked the early days of September, but relief quickly changed to disaster as several weather systems combined to produce …read more.

During the Warsaw Community School Board’s monthly Work Session that took place Tuesday evening, Chief Technology Officer Brad Haag discussed the possibility of a Memorandum of Understanding between the corporation and Warsaw Fiber to utilize an empty WCS fiber optic conduit for Warsaw’s new technology park. According to Haag, the school system utilizes its own …read more.

A portion of the Warsaw Community Schools’ mission statement, “… to enrich the lives of others …,” was exemplified this week at Warsaw Community High School, as Tiger Football players organized a collection for a Columbia City player that recently suffered a terrible injury and condition. During the season-opening game between the two schools, Columbia …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Please be advised that we will not be publishing the woman’s name. The act of attempting or committing suicide is the result of mental illness and therefore the woman’s identity will not be shared as part of this news report.) A 20-year-old Columbia City woman sustained life-threatening injuries when she allegedly attempted to …read more.

An attempt by Kim Cates, president of the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board, to improve communication between the fire territory board and the Syracuse Town Council ended as an exercise in frustration. Cates sent a three-page memo and a 19-page timeline regarding the fire station renovation to the council prior to its monthly meeting Sept. …read more.

What should have been a basic traffic stop on North Detroit Street turned into a public spectacle in Warsaw Monday and ended with a man being Tased. When a Warsaw Police Officer initiated the stop for a traffic violation at about 8:30 a.m., the driver of the vehicle, Brian Marks, 24, of Warsaw, stopped his …read more.

  Treasures for Troops, a soldier support ministry through the First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, is conducting the 3rd annual Operation Treat a Soldier. Once again, the opportunity is being given to the people of our community to fill a treat bag for a deployed soldier. Operation Treat a Solider is a small …read more.

The Indiana State Police would like to remind citizens that the fall harvest season is upon us and often requires large farm machinery to be on the road. This requires drivers in rural areas to be alert to the possibility of encountering slow moving farm machines and be prepared to slow or stop to avoid …read more.

In the case of two German Shepherd puppies left to allegedly starve to death, the surviving puppy tested negative for the deadly parvovirus, something the owner, Laci Bailey, claimed was likely the culprit that caused the dogs to become so severely emaciated. On Sunday, Patrick Jamison, a neighbor to Bailey’s in Burket, took video of …read more.

Kim Cates, president of the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board, put together a 19-page timeline for the improvements to be made to the Syracuse Fire Station. The document was supposed to be presented to members of the Syracuse Town Council at its regular monthly meeting Sept. 17, but due to a mix up it is …read more.

According to data just released by the Indiana Department of Education, the number of voucher applications submitted for the 2013-2014 school year totaled 20,047 as of the Sept. 1 deadline. More students are participating in the Choice Scholarship Program and the latest figures reflect the largest applicant pool in Indiana history. “It’s encouraging to see …read more.

Members of the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, and others interested in the impact factory farms have on communities and the local watershed, spent most of the day Saturday listening to statistics and discussing strategies for minimizing the effects of such operations. Amelia Vohs, legal and water policy associate for the Hoosier Environmental Council, and Kim …read more.

Wawasee High School announces parent-teacher conferences have been scheduled for 3:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. The arena format will be used with all teachers being in the spectator gym. Administrators and counselors will also be available and midterm reports will be given to parents at the guidance department table. Parents do not need an …read more.

A Winona Lake man asked Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning if a body of water near his property could be part of the Tippecanoe River clean-up project. The Tippecanoe River project is being funded by a Department of Natural Resources Lake and River Enhancement Grant. Therefore, Tony Kindig’s ditch near Winona Lake would not be …read more.

(UPDATE: AWL lab tech Libby Flock confirmed to Stacey Page this afternoon that the male German Shepherd removed from a Burket home yesterday tested negative for the parvovirus. The puppy is up and eating today and appears to be “happy,” but no additional information is being provided because the case remains under investigation.) A German …read more.

Warsaw Police Department narcotic officers made a controlled purchase of heroin in Warsaw last night and took three people into custody. The drug buy was made at 533 E. Market St. after police received a tip of illegal drug activity there following an overdose. The resulting investigation and subsequent search warrants seized approximately 5 grams …read more.

It’s called “smurfing” and it has been identified as one of the largest contributing factors to a growing methamphetamine problem in Indiana. “Smurfing” is the illegal purchase of pseudoephedrine products and it is something more people are doing for meth cooks in exchange for drugs or money. Today, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller was in …read more.

The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual business and leadership awards banquet to be held in January. Nominations are now being sought through Oct. 25 for Dimensions of Excellence Business awards, the Kosciusko BLN Employer of the Year award, Government Excellence award and the Man and Woman of the Year …read more.

The Warsaw Lady Tiger Volleyball team will host a DIG PINK match at the Tiger Den on Thursday, Sept. 26, to raise awareness of the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer. The DIG PINK match will also raise funds to support the Kosciusko Cancer Care Fund. The Lady Tigers will be …read more.

[weaver_youtube JnJIhqvxn2k rel=0] (EDITOR’S NOTE: Stacey Page contributed to this article.) UPDATE: Word today from Cerulean that 1000 Park Baking Co. will be transitioning to new management. The management of Cerulean, in the Village at Winona Lake, will be taking over operations, and the bakery’s name will be changed to Light Rail Cafe and Roasters.) “We …read more.

Warsaw Community High School invites students and parents to join us them Wednesday, Oct. 9, for the WCHS Annual College Night. There will be over 50 technical schools, colleges, universities and U.S. Military represented. The College Fair will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Career Center Gymnasium, with a financial aid meeting …read more.

Indiana Department of Education released results of the spring 2013 ISTEP+ test to the media last week. ISTEP+ is administered to students in grades three through eight in Indiana public schools. Results for the Wawasee Community School Corporation show areas of concern — particularly for grades five through seven in English/language arts — but math …read more.

WARNING: The video may be disturbing to some viewers. Patrick Jamison is angry and wants to see justice done for two young German Shepherds horribly neglected. “I want something done. This is not the first time this has happened!” he said. On Sunday afternoon, Jamison admitted he trespassed on his neighbor’s property at 107 E. …read more.

Dear Editor, If one were to Google “Zhenya Ogden, Winona Lake,” as a potential employer would be likely to do, they would find a record of arrest on a felony charge. What you will not find is the rest of the story, the fact that no charges were filed, or why no charges were filed. …read more.

On Sept. 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its proposed rules that will limit the amount of carbon dioxide that new power plants can emit. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said that will result in higher electric costs “at a time when our economy can least afford it.” “As I had informed President Obama in …read more.

The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County cordially invites the public to the 2013 Fur Ball event to be held at Toyota of Warsaw (SR 15 North), at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. The event, which is a fundraiser for the AWL, will this year feature the first-ever Warsminster Dog (and one cat) Show.” The …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating what appears to be the drowning death of a toddler in Whitley County. According to Indiana Conversation Officers, at 1:40 p.m. Saturday the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch received a 911 call reporting the possible drowning at 8009 W. 300 S. Emergency units responded and discovered family members performing CPR …read more.

[weaver_youtube i4CEM5SygAw rel=0] Brandon Allen, center, was sworn in as the newest member of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Two promotions in the Warsaw Police Department were noted and a Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighter was sworn in during Friday’s regular meeting of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety. Brandon Allen, the newest full-time firefighter …read more.

Basing the program on a similar one in South Bend, the city of Warsaw and the Warsaw Community Development Corporation are working together to bring more shopping opportunities downtown for the holidays. The idea behind the Pop Up Holiday Shops program is to fill vacancies in the downtown area by allowing seasonal or temporary businesses …read more.

The Syracuse Police Department wrapped up a months long investigation today by raiding a Syracuse business suspected of selling synthetic cannabinoids, also known as “Spice” or “K2” The search warrant was served today at the “The What You Want” store, 503 S. Huntington St. Indiana State Police and local police have been investigating the store …read more.