A semi tractor trailer became stuck under the viaduct on Argonne Road at Winona Avenue, Warsaw, at about 2:30 p.m. The road was closed to all traffic for approximately 45 minutes while the semi was freed. As of 3:15 p.m. Argonne Road was re-opened.

Two variances, the only cases on the agenda, were approved at Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals on Thursday. John and Kathleen Bushnell’s petition for a variance was approved. The variance is to allow construction of a new residence 17 feet 10 inches from the road right-of-way, 5 feet 10 inches from the west sideline, 6 …read more.

Indiana law requires homeowners to call utility companies at least 48 hours in advance before doing any digging on their property. That 48 hours may be crucial to determining whether the city of Warsaw should pay a contractor’s $24,000 bill. The issue at hand is a bill from EBI Drilling Inc. for the sum of …read more.

An Indianapolis police officer who was a native of Nappanee, was killed this morning in the line of duty. The Marion County Coroner’s Office says Rod Bradway, 41, was shot and killed after he entered into an apartment on the city’s northwest side when he heard a woman screaming. Bradway, a 1991 graduate of Northwood …read more.

The Warsaw Walmart has announced that Jefferson Elementary School has been selected as its Teacher of the Year School. The staff at Jefferson was nominated by members of the community and selected from among other schools to be this year’s award winner. The award highlights the incredible teamwork and excellence the teachers at Jefferson demonstrate …read more.

[weaver_youtube Q-_71Bv6KoI rel=0]   The annual Kosciusko County Fire Association’s fish fry was held Thursday night where the Firefighter of the Year was named and one fireman was honored for his service above and beyond the call of duty. This year, Kris Warren of Mentone Fire Department was presented with the Firefighter of the Year …read more.

Beginning Monday, Sept. 23, High Street in downtown Warsaw, between Winona Avenue and Smith Street, will be closed for sewer replacement. The work should take approximately one week to complete, weather dependent. Emergency vehicles will not have access. Everest Excavating is the contractor performing the sewer line replacement.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman (Indiana 3rd District), the first House Republican to oppose the funding of ObamaCare in any continuing resolution, issued the following statement regarding House Leadership’s decision to move forward with a continuing resolution that defunds ObamaCare: “(The) decision by House Leadership is an important victory for middle-class families who are just two …read more.

The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties is holding the Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 12, in Warsaw. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will take place at the new Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber office across from Walmart. The community is invited to participate either as …read more.

In June, the YMCA announced a matching grant from the Dekko Foundation for pledges made until Dec. 31. Dekko is challenging the community to support the building of a new Kosciusko Community YMCA, which has a strong focus on youth development. Dekko will match each dollar contributed from community individuals and businesses up to $400,000. …read more.

Grace College professor and Kosciusko Lakes and Streams Director Nate Bosch authored a new publication in the September issue of the Journal of Great Lakes Research reporting the impacts of agriculture on lakes. The study focused on agricultural lands in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio that surround Lake Erie. The implications of the research extend to …read more.

[weaver_youtube fLdoOrRYsoU rel=0] The towering creature makes an eery sound as it lumbers toward the living seeking out souls to steal. Its rotting flesh and hollow eyes make even grown men cower as the beast, known as the Soul Taker, comes calling for all who enter his hallowed ground. Known as the Soul Taker’s Acres, the …read more.

The Syracuse Town Council approved the 2014 budget on first reading during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. The budget estimate is $3,331,981 with an estimated tax levy of $1,700,562, which is approximately $50,000 under the maximum levy of $1,750,021. Brett Konarski of Jones Petrie Rafinski provided a monthly report on the Syracuse industrial park. …read more.

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a Milford man who was once arrested in one of the largest drug busts in Kosciusko County history. The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that Jose Gonzalez, 61, of Milford, was charged in a two-count indictment with one count of possession with intent to distribute …read more.

Kosciusko County Emergency Medical Technicians won the American Heart Association High Quality CPR Throw Down that was held at the EMS World Expo in Las Vegas on Sept. 10-11. The team consisted of Keith Robbins, an Advance EMT with Multi-Township EMS; Carl Wireman, a paramedic for Parkview Samaritan and Huntington County EMS; Cody Manges a …read more.

Fellowship Missions recently held a fundraiser to benefit their new shelter building. The event, which featured a banquet held in the unfinished building located at 1520 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, was held on Thursday, Sept. 12, and saw approximately 100 guests. The event included an open house for guests to walk around and see the …read more.

Lauren Sowers of Warsaw will star as Susan in Huntington University’s upcoming production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Sowers is a junior Psychology major at HU. The exciting drama features chases, duels and escapes as the children try to save the magical land of Narnia from the clutches of the evil White …read more.

Public comments from the floor caused the Syracuse Town Council to abruptly change its agenda during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Several residents from Oakwood Park came to comment on the proposed renovations to Syracuse Fire Station No. 1. During public comments on agenda items, members of the public are given two minutes to …read more.

Who will be the schools that decide to join the Northern State Conference? Could Tippecanoe Valley be one of them? That’s the million dollar question being thrown around right now. The NSC is in the market for new members due to an announcement last month that Triton, Culver, Knox and LaVille will be leaving the …read more.

It was announced at the Turkey Creek Fire Territory executive board meeting recently that the Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department has been conducting a fundraiser for the equipment and supplies fund. With at least a $20 donation, donors are offered a photograph. Fire chief Mickey Scott stressed the donated funds do not go into the fire …read more.

Last year’s flu season affected an alarming number of people, and experts predict this year’s flu season could strike as early as October. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends families protect themselves now with the 2013 influenza vaccine. Vaccinations have been proven to decrease the incidence of influenza and its potentially …read more.

Requests for funding from nonprofit organizations will be considered without changes by the Warsaw Common Council. Total requests from nonprofits for 2014 total $230,900. During Monday night’s regular city meeting, councilman Jeff Grose asked to invite a representative of Kosciusko Area Bus Service back to discuss their request for $28,500. While the council voted to …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 19 (Main Street) is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, due to The Nappanee Apple Festival. The closure will be in effect through Monday, Sept. 23. The closure is between Lincoln Street and U.S. 6 (Market Street). The detour is CR 1350 North to …read more.

[weaver_youtube z2sBxIP_mPo rel=0] Men and women of all ages pulled on their boots, strapped on their holsters and grabbed their guns for the Single Action Shooting Society Indiana Cowboy Action Shoot at Paradise Pass, located at 8414 W, 25 S. in Etna Green. A total of 130 registered shooters attended this year’s event to compete with firearms typically …read more.

Just over 90 acres of land west of Warsaw will be purchased to expand the Warsaw Technology Park at a price of $2 million. The purchase, approved Monday night by the Warsaw Common Council via an appropriation of the funds, is to be finalized in October. City planner Jeremy Skinner asked the city to appropriate …read more.

Friday was the official head count day for enrollment numbers for Indiana public schools. It was also exactly one month since the beginning of the 2013-14 academic year for the Wawasee Community School Corp. According to numbers provided by the school corporation, Wawasee had a corporation total of 3,028 students enrolled, an increase of 33 …read more.

SYRACUSE – The rumors were true, but in the end, there’s nothing to be excited about. Wawasee is not moving out of the Northern Lakes Conference. The formal announcement came Monday morning from Wawasee High School athletic director Steve Wiktorowski, based on research along with a resounding disapproval notion from the coaching staffs within the …read more.

The house at 1405 Ranch Rd., Warsaw, currently has a demolition order on it, but a potential buyer has delayed the demolition. (Photo by Stacey Page) A Warsaw man intends to purchase a condemned house and make the estimated $60,000 in repairs. Gene O’Hara appeared before Warsaw Code Enforcement Officer Larry Clifford today to say …read more.

Kosciusko County American Red Cross chapter volunteer Mary Hoffer is deploying for Colorado on Tuesday to assist as a staff wellness nurse for those affected by flooding. Hoffer is a registered nurse who is volunteering for her third deployment in 14 months. Four deaths have so far been confirmed on historic flooding in Colorado, but …read more.

Work has begun on the Zimmer Road roundabout in Warsaw to determine why the design failed. INDOT officials were at the roundabout this morning placing cones around the work area. According to Kosciusko County Administrator Ron Robinson, officials of E & B Paving Inc. of Anderson that engineered the project and The Troyer Group of …read more.

Emergency crews responded to an accident in the westbound lane of U.S. 30 near DePuy in Warsaw Monday where a semi tractor and a fuel tanker collided. It happened just before noon. According to Warsaw Police, James L. Davis, 61, of LaPorte, was driving a semi tractor-trailer in the westbound lane of the highway following …read more.

Indiana State Police have received numerous complaints from school corporations across Indiana of motorists not stopping for school buses that are loading or unloading children. The Indiana State Police would like to remind motorists of the Indiana law concerning school buses, flashing lights and stop arms. When approaching a school bus from any direction that …read more.

The Lakeland Community Concert Association is bringing the Purdue Varsity Glee Club to Winona Lake on Saturday, Sept. 21. Founded in 1893, this select ensemble of select men has entertained on behalf of Purdue University for campus, community, state, national and international events, averaging between 50 and 60 appearances each year. Embodying the spirit of …read more.

[weaver_youtube F4a8mKju27E rel=0] People of all ages flocked to Center Lake Park today for the sixth annual Play It Safe Family Safety Day hosted by Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and KREMC. The event, which saw over 3,000 people last year, featured hands-on learning activities, presentations, games and make-and-tells free of charge to participants. The event truly was …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will hold its sixth annual community-wide Food Drive at the end of September. The food drive will benefit Combined Community Services. Peggi Lisenbee Wright, Combined Community Service’s director of emergency assistance stated, “Hunger and lack of access to nutritional food is growing at an alarming rate across our country. CCS’ emergency assistance …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 5 (State Street) in South Whitley is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, for a car show. The closure is between SR 14 and Cleveland Street. The detour is West Wayne Street to South Line Street to CR 500 South (West 1st Street). The …read more.

It’s a kids dream come true! With bucket truck and zip line rides, face painting, police dog demonstrations, and a host of other fun and free activities, Play It Safe Family Safety Day, presented by the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, and sponsored by Kosciusko REMC, has become a well-loved local favorite for kids and grown-ups of …read more.

A Warsaw man is behind bars today after the discovery of methamphetamine and a stolen moped. According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, at 7 a.m. deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person located at Green Acres Mobile Home Park. Upon arrival, officers discovered Michael Ryan Nelson, 26, of 213 E. Center St., …read more.

A gas line in the basement of the Mutual Federal Bank on West Market Street, Warsaw, has been cut resulting in a gas leak. At this time, the leak has been secured and both workers at the bank and clients are able to enter. The Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory was on scene earlier and the …read more.

Joshua T. Eyer A Pierceton man arrested early Wednesday for burglarizing a bait and tackle store has now been charged with more crimes. (See related story) Joshua Todd Eyer, 28, is now charged with two additional felony burglary and two felony theft charges after Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives concluded he was involved in three …read more.

This map details the location of the new power line which will largely follow the existing line.(Photo provided by NIPSCO) Indiana Farm Bureau Inc. hosted a public meeting Thursday night to discuss the options, or lack thereof, that property owners along the new Topeka-Reynolds NIPSCO line have. (See related story) The 2-hour meeting included a …read more.

(Photo by Stacey Page) Road construction will begin this week on the Zimmer Road roundabout. The Kosciusko County Council was informed Thursday night that the repair work will require traffic delays while the work is done. The roundabout, which was completed in November 2012, has been collapsing (See related story). The project was awarded in …read more.

Mathew Mawer of Warsaw just wants to lead a normal life again. He is in desperate need of a kidney transplant and is currently on dialysis, the only thing keeping him alive. Two of his previously donated kidneys from family members have been rejected. Time is of the essence as he is losing his health …read more.

IU Health Goshen Hospital will offer several flu shot clinics through September and October in Goshen and surrounding communities. The clinics are open to the public and available to those 10 years and older. No appointment is necessary. Flu shots are provided at a reduced rate of $15. Cash, credit cards and checks will be …read more.

[weaver_youtube sad75spxpQs] A two vehicle accident at Ferguson Road and CR 200 South, Warsaw, happened just after 4 p.m. Thursday resulting in at least one serious injury. Leroy F. Miller, 58, of Claypool, was northbound on Ferguson Road approaching CR 200 South when Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies say he failed to yield the right …read more.

[weaver_youtube xZyhk_S8E7U rel=0] Emergency personnel were called at about 2:45 p.m. Thursday to a three vehicle accident at U.S. 30 and SR 13, Pierceton. Pierceton Police investigated the crash that was caused when a van, driven by Terry Jordan, 64, of Warsaw, was eastbound on U.S. 30. Jordan told police several semis were in the …read more.

A Pierceton man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly attempting to break into a local bait store. Officers from North Webster, Pierceton and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to 6:21 a.m. report of a potential burglary in progress at the Number One Bait and Tackle Store, located at the intersection of SR 13 …read more.

The 2013 United Way Day of Caring wrapped up another successful year by completing over 75 projects with the assistance of 1,000 volunteers. Of special note, a team from DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction and the men’s group at North Webster United Methodist Church assisted in the completion of a large project in North Webster at …read more.

After being asked to leave a North Webster nightclub for “bad behavior,” a Milford man allegedly tried to set fire to a car in the parking lot. Ociel Vallejo, 26, was arrested Wednesday and charged with a Class D felony count of arson. According to a probable cause affidavit provided by the Kosciusko County Prosecuting …read more.

Article by V. EuGene Kennard Yesterday is a day that I will never forget. It was Sept. 11, 2013 – 12 years after a great atrocity and tragedy for our country. This was a day in which many innocent lives were taken by fools and fanatics that did not understand the goodness of America. Good …read more.

WINONA LAKE, IN – Representatives of the town of Winona Lake and supporters of the Winona Lake Limitless Park recently accepted grants from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s Community Fund and the Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up Fund. The grants were made in support of the construction of Winona Lake Limitless Park. Winona Lake Limitless …read more.

UPDATE: As of about 7 a.m. Thursday, Christy Berger reported her son had been found and unharmed. The parents and family of a 13-year-old Rochester boy are desperately seeking information that will lead to the whereabouts of their son. Gage Waddle, 13, was last seen leaving Rochester Middle School at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. …read more.

[weaver_youtube ZslVofbuGMw rel=0] Each year, the 9/11 Committee in Warsaw plans a memorial celebration to remember the nearly 3,000 people who perished when terrorists attacked the United States of America on Sept. 11, 2001. Wednesday night’s memorial included patriotic music by Warsaw Police Officer Brad Kellar, Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock and local …read more.

Some time during the period from 1895 and today, you’ve been impacted by the Warsaw-region orthopedic industry cluster.  For more than 100 years, the orthopedic industry grew and thrived in our region and tens of thousand of individuals built lives and careers here or had an association that contributed to their success. If you are …read more.

It was cats that brought Edith Rohrer to Scotland last summer, but it was kilts that sent her back this summer. Rohrer, family and consumer sciences teacher at Warsaw’s Edgewood Middle School, happened to become acquainted with a woman in Scotland who also owned Bengal cats. Visiting her two summers ago, Rohrer became enthralled with …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week are from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Jenny is an approximately 2-year-old female Australia Shepherd mix. She is black and white and loves to wiggle her nab of a tail and ends up wiggling her whole body. She is sweet and loving and needs a home where …read more.

The investigation into an accident early Sept. 2, uncovered that the vehicle had been stolen and also solved the theft of two dirt bikes. Logan Phillips, 19, North Hillside Drive, Syracuse, was arrested Sept. 3 for auto theft and theft. Bond was set at $5,000. Events began at 2:33 a.m. Sept. 2. Police were notified …read more.

[weaver_youtube -_3CQeRckXM rel=0] Local U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman, the first House Republican to oppose the funding of ObamaCare in any continuing resolution, went to the House floor Tuesday to call on the House to defund ObamaCare.  “Mr. Speaker, hardworking Americans have called on Congress to stop ObamaCare. While they expect that Washington elites will deride their message …read more.

Teens sometimes feel lonely and like nobody cares about them. And in today’s world they are more likely to talk about their problems with their peers rather than an adult. In response to the two student suicides during the 2012-13 academic year, Wawasee High School has formed a peer facilitators program where upperclass students are …read more.

Per the interlocal agreement for the Turkey Creek Fire Territory, Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board member Bill Dixon moved to “put into effect the remodeling plan as laid out by the (Turkey Creek Fire Territory) Executive Board.” The motion carried unanimously at the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday evening. At the Aug. 26 meeting, the …read more.

Another scam preying on the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Sweepstakes has begun to surface in southeastern Indiana and could very well be occurring statewide. Though not a new scam, it has been successful for the scammers in other areas of the United States. The scam works like this: a person will receive a phone call advising them …read more.

Kosciusko Lakes and Streams Center at Grace College has found a way to connect local students with the lakes that are in their community – by bringing a small part of those lakes into the students classrooms. KLAS sets up aquariums in classrooms so students can get an up close view of bluegill, catfish, pumpkinseed …read more.

The announcement came with little fanfare, just a banner on the front of the building announcing Milford Family Physicians has joined IU Health Goshen. The sale of the practice was finalized Sept. 1. Laurie Busby, BSN, MS, vice president for IU Health Goshen Physicians, described Milford Family Physicians as a mature practice that has a …read more.

[weaver_youtube jVspyp5JcXw rel=0] Although it was hot enough for most area schools to cancel outdoor sporting events Tuesday afternoon, goosebumps were plentiful at Lakeview Middle School’s football field where a special young man was granted his wish to run a touchdown. Jacob Brock, 13, suffers from multiple disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, a mild mental …read more.

The Tippecanoe River clean-up project is closer to becoming a reality. That was the message provided to the Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning. According to information provided in a recent study of the river, there are 111 blockages in the river. Blockages include tree limbs and other debris that are preventing the water from flowing. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives have ruled that the death of a horse at a Warsaw animal rescue was not the result of a malicious act, but rather an accident. The incident was reported to police at about 9:20 p.m. Friday at 3591 E. 450 South, Warsaw. According to Christina Meade, it was around that …read more.

A Warsaw man has been arrested for allegedly strangling his girlfriend after the couple argued. According to Lt. Kip Shuter, public information officer for the Warsaw Police Department, on Aug. 26, Randall R. Maggard, 55, of 1706 Tippecanoe Dr., Warsaw, was drinking at his residence with his girlfriend. The two were reportedly intoxicated and entered into …read more.

The preliminary plat for a commercial subdivision at North Detroit Street (SR 15) and CR 300 North was approved by the Warsaw Plan Commission Monday night and will mean more retail business for the city. Land surveyor John Kimpel presented the plan noting Escalade Park will, to start, be a one lot commercial subdivision on …read more.

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Inside INdiana Business reports today the battle over the state’s right to work law is headed to the Indiana Supreme Court. Lake County Superior Court Judge John Sedia ruled the law violates the state constitution. Sedia ruled the law violates the section of the state constitution that does not allow services “without just compensation.” A …read more.

Dan Brown, president of the Milford Redevelopment Development Commission, brought forth a resolution during the Milford Town Council meeting, Sept. 9, that would extend Milford TIF district one by 10 years. Originally, the district, which was established in 1996, was intended to last 20 years, ending in 2016. The new resolution would extend it until …read more.

[weaver_youtube t0qJXbxrzLY rel=0] Miracles happen every day at Isaiah 11 Ministry, Warsaw. On Monday, it was the birth of four kittens whose mother did not know how to care for them. Humans intervened and saved the kittens lives. On a daily basis, there are young children – victims of sexual abuse or trauma – who …read more.

A high speed pursuit in Warsaw Monday led to the arrest of a Claypool man after he refused to leave the local Meijer store. The incident started at approximately 5:18 p.m. when Warsaw Police were first called to Meijer for a man causing problems and refusing to leave. Officers arrived and were informed that the …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final in a 3-part series examining school enrollment numbers and student transfers in Kosciusko County schools.) As the 2013-2014 school year gets underway, schools throughout the county are beginning to approximate student totals. Following the release of Warsaw Community School Corporation’s total student count, an increase in transfer enrollment into …read more.

Based on data released today from the Indiana Department of Education, Warsaw Community School Corporation has reported growth in both math and language arts at almost all grade levels. This year a total of 482,000 students completed the ISTEP examination. However, according to officials, 78,000 students were online taking the exam when server issues caused …read more.

The Kosciusko County Democratic Headquarters has just announced the closing of it’s doors on Sept. 30. According to the party, the closing is due to several financial setbacks as a party. The party stated in a press release, “As many of you know, we recently have been faced with several financial setbacks as a party. …read more.

The investigative branch of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a horse that occurred at a Warsaw horse rescue on Saturday. While police are not yet giving any details about the alleged intentional killing of the horse named Sassy, a post on Craigslist tells the story of Christina Meade coming home …read more.

The Indiana Department of Education says schools and parents will receive their spring ISTEP results today. According to Inside INdiana Business, nearly 1,400 scores will be invalidated because of computer problems while the tests were administered earlier this year (see related). Parents are expected to receive a code for online access to their children’s information. The …read more.

WARSAW – ICONACY Orthopedic Implants received FDA 510(k) clearance to market its RS Acetabular Cup System on Aug. 9. The commercial clearance of these products further expands the I-Hip total hip replacement system.The RS system is comprised of 2-hole finned, no-hole spiked and standard 2-hole acetabular cup variants. All three cups feature titanium plasma spray …read more.

Two children are in protective custody today after being removed from a home where methamphetamine was being manufactured. Police were tipped off to the matter Sunday night and also took three adults into custody. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies, along with officers from the Winona Lake Police Department, responded to 2584 E. Sandy Dr., Warsaw, …read more.

[weaver_youtube _WknLwMVz0E rel=0] “This weekend our family drove four hours to welcome Honor Flight Columbus home,” said Monica Boyer of Warsaw. “My grandpa (Bob Haney), a local Winona Lake WWII vet, was on the flight with his two brothers. This experience was life-changing and I wanted to share snippets with you.” Boyer provided the video …read more.

[weaver_youtube yQDl9EhhqyA rel=0] Maple Leaf Farms started as a small duck operation in rural Milford in 1958 and today dominates the North American duck market. Never having forgotten its roots, the company remains in operation locally and, in October 2011, located its world corporate headquarters in Leesburg. In the corporate headquarters exists a state-of-the-art demonstration …read more.

A residential fire was reported at about 5:22 p.m. in North Webster. The North Webster Fire Department was called to 8100 E. Wade Ln. where there was a report of a bedroom on fire. This is a breaking news story and information could change. We will have updates as they become available.

A challenge was issued to the 175 guests attending Saturday evening’s Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County’s 2013 Gala and Auction to exceed last year’s amount raised. That total was $70,000. While the total is still being tabulated, the amount of funds raised with just the live auction had reached approximately $20,000 with an additional …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer answers questions from StaceyPageOnline.com readers. Have a question? Email is to [email protected] and the mayor will answer them in this monthly column: Q: Although the comprehensive plan is still being completed, what types of things have thus far been showing up as a “common denominator” among the groups that are contributing …read more.

[weaver_youtube 1qGUh9RDack rel=0] Fall Into Fashion was the theme of the First Friday event in downtown Warsaw. The celebration included a pet parade and a fashion show featuring cultural apparel. First Friday is sponsored by the Warsaw Community Development Corporation and the Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Miller Foundation and takes place the first Friday …read more.

Warsaw Fire crews were called to Steak ‘n Shake at about 9:24 p.m. where a fire was reported in the kitchen area. The fire was quickly extinguished by the restaurant’s ansul system, which activates when a fire is detected. The restaurant was evacuated and everyone escaped without injury.

How the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce can assist local businesses in using other local businesses was a main topic of consideration for the chamber board of directors at its monthly meeting. Chip Erwin, head of the ambassadors committee, is ready to launch a new “shop locally” campaign aimed not only at consumers, but other local …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a car accident at 2228 Market St., Warsaw, that caused a vehicle to crash into a home. The accident, which occurred at about 2:09 p.m., involved two vehicles. The driver of the Rendezvous, which collided with the house, was trapped in the wreckage and had to be freed by Warsaw Fire …read more.

Demolition of the city’s old wastewater treatment plant will soon begin after the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety accepted a bid this morning. Four bids for the project were opened at the board’s Aug. 16 meeting and a fifth, submitted by Sabre Demolition of New York, was returned because it had not been …read more.

Two homeowners will soon receive back bills for sewage services after human error and a problem in a reporting system were identified by the city. During today’s Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, two problems with billing were identified. The first was found on Aug. 16 by Mary Lou Plummer in the city’s …read more.

Two Warsaw men are accused of stealing a vehicle and concocting a story of mechanical failure for why they failed to return the car. Donald Eugene Fugate, 40, and Zachary Kyle Webster, 22, both of the 400 block of South Buffalo Street, were arrested and charged with auto theft after Sparkman Auto reported the duo …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a 3-part series examining school enrollment numbers and student transfers in Kosciusko County schools.) Following the release of Warsaw Community School’s August Enrollment Report, an increase in transfer enrollment into the school corporation was realized. In addition to the rise in enrollment reported by the corporation, WCS also reported …read more.

In a special board meeting last night, Warsaw Community School Corporation’s school board approved the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Warsaw Community Education Association and WCS. The contract, which will be effective from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, and outlines the details of teacher salaries, paid leaves, insurance benefits, grievance procedure and maintenance of …read more.

Warsaw is looking to expand its downtown facade grant program by including alleyways as areas for potential for development. Mark Dobson of the Warsaw/Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce presented the plan to the Warsaw Common Council this week noting that the chamber will seek an additional $10,000 – to provide a total of $35,000 in the …read more.

The 6th Annual Day at the Lake, starring Lee Brice, takes place this Sunday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. Warsaw Autoplex is sponsoring the charity event and will also be the title sponsor of the Parking Lot Party beforehand. The 6th Annual Day at the Lake is held at the Kosciusko County Community Fair grounds, …read more.

Kosciusko County continues to tout itself among the counties with the lowest unemployment. In a listing of all Indiana counties from highest unemployment rate to lowest, Kosciusko ranked 79th out of 92 counties. This places Kosciusko in the top 15 counties for lowest unemployment rates with a rate of 6.9 percent. According to Kosciusko Economic Development …read more.

Members of the Warsaw Police Department D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) division met today to announce the 25th anniversary of teaching students at Warsaw Community Schools. The program, which is offered to students in sixth and eighth grades, has offered students lessons in decision making skill for a healthy life by highly trained officers for …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a 3-part series examining school enrollment numbers and student transfers in Kosciusko County schools.) On Aug. 26, Warsaw Community School Corporation reported a total of 7,282 students currently enrolled within the school corporation – an increase of 166 students from last year’s total. In addition to a rise …read more.

Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission voted to extend deadlines for contractor Terry Shepherd to have work done in the Candlewood subdivision, but with conditions attached. The action was taken during the regular monthly meeting Sept. 4 of the APC in Warsaw. Shepherd was facing a Sept. 5 deadline to have roadwork completed and also to …read more.