Members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are currently investigating a burglary that took place early this morning at an area restaurant. According to police, at approximately 1:49 a.m. members of the KCSD were dispatched to the Barbee Landing, located at 3687 N. Barbee Rd., Warsaw, in reference to an alarm having been set off. …read more.

The Columbia City woman severely injured in a confrontation at Jellystone Park in Pierceton over the weekend has been released from the hospital and is recovering. Sgt. Chad Hill with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department said the 24-year-old woman has already spoken with detectives and provided her statement as to what occurred between herself and …read more.

United Airlines today announced new daily nonstop service from Indianapolis to its hub at San Francisco International Airport, beginning Jan. 7, 2014. The flights will operate using Airbus A319 aircraft, with eight United First seats, 40 United Economy Plus seats and 72 United Economy seats. United flight 500 will depart Indianapolis International Airport at 8 …read more.

One of the biggest projects in Indiana right now is in Milford and it’s moving full speed ahead. The $30 million Trupointe project was in the planning stages for nearly 18 months before ground was broken in March. The full-service agronomy hub, situated on a 275-acre site, will hold 2 million gallons of liquid fertilizer …read more.

With hiring of Rod Mayer in February as president and CEO, and with an additional $10 million of private placement equity obtained in July, Nextremity Solutions is in the process of moving its corporate offices to the Orthopedic Capital of the World. The move to Warsaw, according to CFO Frank Patton, was not only because …read more.

Fall into Fashion (a Back to School Bash) is the theme of this month’s First Friday celebration in Warsaw. As a result of a joint effort between Warsaw’s Downtown Retail Merchants, the Warsaw Community Development Corporation and the Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Foundation, hundreds of attendees have been enjoying downtown Warsaw’s First Friday events. …read more.

Veteran archers hoping to be chosen as part of Warsaw’s eighth annual nuisance deer hunt will receive their notices likely by the end of this week. Warsaw Common Councilman Jeff Grose said during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday, that the city has 50 trained archers interested in taking part in this year’s controlled hunt. The …read more.

(UPDATE: Police have cancelled the Amber Alert and say the child has been recovered and is safe.) The Fishers Police Department is investigating an abducted child from Fishers, Ind., northeast of Indianapolis. Sophia Snow, age 7, is believed to be in extreme danger. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing. Sophia Snow was …read more.

A crash on I-69 near Marion Tuesday afternoon left one woman dead and two communities mourning. Dixie Burgauer, 57, of Seminole, Fla., and also of Sechrist Lake, Warsaw, was killed when her vehicle left the interstate and crashed into trees where it erupted in flames. Burgauer was following a second vehicle, driven by her husband, …read more.

On Sept. 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda, hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C. …read more.

The public presentation on passenger train service for Warsaw that was scheduled for Sept. 10, has been cancelled. The meeting was to be held at the Kosciusko County Democrat Headquarters with Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer as the guest speaker. However, instead of Thallemer being the lone speaker, the Northeast Indiana Passenger Rail Association will be …read more.

Hot, dry weather that has returned to Indiana is beginning to take its toll on the state’s corn and soybean crops, which Purdue Extension specialists said needed rain within days to keep them from deteriorating further. “A month ago I was very optimistic about the size of this corn crop, but now I’m less so,” …read more.

An investigation into an incident of inappropriate touching led to the arrest of a Leesburg man. Joshua Allen Bammel, 31, was arrested Friday after he admitted to an incident involving a 10-year-old female relative. According to the probable cause affidavit, the victim told Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigators that she was staying with her grandmother …read more.

Now, as StaceyPageOnline.com celebrates just 17 months in operation as Kosciusko County’s most “liked” news source, the record number of views and even worldwide recognition continues. Last week, StaceyPageOnline.com was contacted by a news producer with ABC World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer. ABC asked to use – with credit – photos, video and information …read more.

The Indiana State Police responded to and investigated a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle late Monday night on SR 205 in Whitley County. The crash injured two people. According to Senior Trooper Joel Lemmon, at approximately 10 p.m., a 1986 Honda F70 motorcycle was being operated northbound on SR 205, just north of CR …read more.

Biomet will go to bat over its M2A-magnum metal-on-metal hip implants after failing to convince an Indiana federal judge that a personal injury lawsuit was preempted by FDA rules. According to Mass Device, the plaintiff, Leslie Caccia, sued Biomet for a supposedly defective metal-on-metal hip implant in what is now part of a larger multi-district …read more.

Information about prescription drug abuse – including how to recognize signs and symptoms and where to find help – is now a click away. Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and the Indiana Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force teamed up to launch BitterPill.IN.gov. This website, armed with a toolkit of resources for Hoosiers, is part …read more.

Shown is the finished Winona Interurban project along McKinley Street, near the intersection with Market Street in Warsaw. The rails were dug up from beneath McKinley Street. (Photo by Tim Ashley) It has been nearly 80 years since passengers rode on the Winona Interurban Railway. Only a very small percentage of the population can actually …read more.

A 19-year-old Mentone woman was arrested early Sunday after leading police on a high speed chase in Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested Destinee Nicole Robinson-Moore, 19, after she disregarded a stop sign then failed to stop for a police officer. KCSD deputies first observed Robinson-Moore traveling at a high rate of speed on …read more.

By CHARLIE ADAMS In the How to Build a Positive Attitude and KEEP the Darn Thing seminar I deliver to Michiana organizations, I share various tools on how to stay upbeat in a very negative world. One of the things I do is collect inspirational DVD’s and watch them regularly. I got rid of cable …read more.

The influence of the Web continues to expand and radio broadcasting is part of that growth. Some students at Wawasee High School in Syracuse are learning about Web-based radio broadcasting through one of the career and technical education courses offered at the school. Near the end of the 2012-13 academic year, WHS began warriorradiowarr.caster.fm, where …read more.

[weaver_youtube 24r71xUNy3I rel=0] With the promise of high temperatures and possible storms this weekend, many families are looking for creative ways to entertain both young and old indoors. For those looking for excitement and family friendly fun, look no further than Awesome Hobbies located at 322 N. Detroit St., in Warsaw. Friday night the store featured …read more.

Mute swans will be the focal point of two upcoming public meetings. The first meeting, set for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, will be at the Ella J. Logan Girl Scout Camp, EMS D14 Ln., Syracuse. That meeting will be for the residents of Dewart Lake to hear information and proposals regarding the mute swan …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Aug. 22, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department took a theft report from an address in the 6000 West block of SR 14 Silver Lake. The theft occurred overnight between 8 p.m. on Aug. 21 and 8 a.m. on …read more.

After enjoying cooler temperatures throughout the majority of the month, August is going out with a bang. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures throughout August stayed primarily in the high 70’s and low 80’s. However, as the month neared its end, temperatures shot up into the high 80’s with humidity levels that brought the …read more.

Funeral arrangements have been set for a Millersburg teen killed by a train early this morning. Matthew Simmons, 17, was walking along the train tracks near Jefferson and Lincoln streets at 12:34 a.m. in Millersburg when he was struck. There is no crossing in that area. Simmons was a senior at Fairfield High School a …read more.

Mary Gene Markley Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed handed down a suspended sentence for a Fort Wayne mother who pleaded guilty to withholding insulin from her diabetic child. Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton initially filed a Class C felony charge of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury against Mary Gene Markley, …read more.

A Pierceton man was killed Wednesday in a fiery crash near Dayton, Ohio. Michael Moore, 59, and another truck driver were both thrown from their vehicles in the crash that happened just before 10 p.m. Wednesday on I-75 in Tipp City, Ohio. Moore and Dial Jhutti of Brampton, Ontario, were killed. According to the Ohio …read more.

The Northern Indiana Public Service Company has finalized and made public the route for a new high voltage line from Reynolds to Topeka in northern Indiana. (See story) Indiana Farm Bureau will host two meetings for landowners and tenants whose property will be impacted, to discuss their rights and considerations for negotiating easements with NIPSCO. …read more.

Lack of police presence to control speeding motorists, relocating a problem intersection from a state road to county roads and inconvenience for residents near that intersection were top comments heard Wednesday night during a U.S. 6/CR 29 bridge proposal public hearing. The hearing, held at Wawasee High School, was hosted by Indiana Department of Transportation …read more.

UPDATE: The names of the victims killed early this morning in an accident involving a train in Sidney have now been released. The Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office says Wesley Teague Cox, 37, of Laketon, and his daughter, 4-year-old Grace Cox, died at the scene of the crash. According to the Kosciusko County F.A.C.T./crash investigation team, …read more.

A Goshen man has been arrested and charged with rape and sexual battery following an investigation by Syracuse Police Department. According to Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello, a 39-year-old woman reported on Aug. 17 that she was raped at a home in Syracuse. This afternoon, Jonathon Hulley, 34, was arrested on a warrant and charged …read more.

“In portions, to reduce impact, it follows the existing (high voltage) line as close as we can,” said Kathleen Szot, external communications manager for NIPSCO Communications and Public Affairs. She is referring to the new NIPSCO Reynolds-Topeka 100-mile electric transmission line. Having the new transmission line running parallel to the existing 345kV transmission line will …read more.

Kyle D. DeHart Brandon T Woody Two men connected with a home invasion on April 14 in Syracuse are today behind bars. (See related story) Kyle DeHart, 21, CR 450 East, Syracuse, and Brandon Woody, 21, currently residing in Wawaka, but formerly of Syracuse, were arrested today on charges of burglary resulting in bodily injury, …read more.

Warsaw Community High School recently received the Indiana Gold Star School Counseling Award which exhibits the highest level of school counseling professionalism in Indiana by meeting or exceeding the Indiana School Counseling Program Standards. The Gold Star designation is also recognized nationally through the American School Counselor Association’s highest award – the R.A.M.P. Award for …read more.

The Beaman Home’s Executive Director Tracie Hodson has notified the Kosciusko County Community Foundation that the matching grant offered to the Beaman Home in May has been met. The Community Foundation’s $50,000 challenge grant matched cash donations to Beaman Home’s Capital Campaign for a new Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center received from May 16 to …read more.

In observance of Labor Day, all Warsaw city offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2. Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, Sept. 3. All other routes remain the same and all trash needs to be out by 7 a.m., bagged and placed in a no larger than 32-gallon trash container with a …read more.

Book salesmen going door to door in Kosciusko County asking about children are raising some concerns, but police say no criminal activity of any kind has been reported in association with them. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Chad Hill said county residents have contacted police over the last two weeks to inquire …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Brandy is a 2-year-old, Pomeranian mix. He was brought in as a stray. He LOVES to be cuddled and be with people. He is good with other animals and children, although he has not been around young children under 5 …read more.

A Lafayette man was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 27, by members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department for burglary, criminal deviate conduct and the sexual battery of his ex-girlfriend. According to Officer Rick Shepherd of the KCSD, on Aug. 22, Christopher Charles Simpson, 38, of 3016 Chinook Ln., Lafayette, pulled into the driveway of his ex-girlfriend’s home while …read more.

Last year’s drought did little to slow the pace of rising farmland values and cash rents. They are up this year in a big way again, according to a Purdue University study. The drought last year sent corn and soybean prices soaring to all-time highs, which, along with crop insurance indemnities, meant better-than-expected farm incomes. …read more.

When it comes to personal income, people in some Indiana counties are living like it’s 1984, 1975 or even 1964, says a new report from Ball State University. Though many counties within the state and the state overall report an average family income below the national average of $52,762, Kosciusko County reported an average family …read more.

The Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board held a special meeting Monday, to discuss the tax levy for the equipment replacement fund and the design for renovating Fire Station I. Syracuse Town Councilman Brian Woody opened by asking on behalf of the town council if fire chief Mickey Scott would attend the town council meetings to …read more.

For the last year and a half the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board has been working on renovating Fire Station No. 1 in Syracuse. When the project went to bid, the amount approved for the renovation was $450,000. However, only one bid came in and it was much higher than anticipated at $669,000. The fire …read more.

1st Source Bank has donated $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County to assist with the completion of its Women Build project which promotes the involvement of women in the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes. Dennis Hively, 1st Source Warsaw branch president, and Jane Crim, 1st Source Client Services representative, presented the donation …read more.

Medical Director of the KCH Cancer Care Center, Musaberk Goksel, MD, FACP, will have been with the center for seven years this October. He noted, “Seven years ago, I had just completed training in Vermont and wanted to come back to the Midwest.” In particular, Goksel wanted to be near Chicago, where he had lived …read more.

Located in The Village at Winona Lake, the Garden of Hope honors those who have survived cancer and those who did not. It also serves as the perfect location for cancer survivors and loved ones to reflect. Lois Niemier, former chairman and committee member at the Kosciusko County Gala and Golf Outing, helped start the …read more.

“I’m just a little overwhelmed,” commented Dave Grandstaff when he received the annual Wawasee Property Owners Association Chief Award Saturday morning. The award was presented at the annual WPOA meeting. He admitted he didn’t realize he was the recipient until mention was made regarding his grandchildren and great-grandchild. WPOA President Kay Young presented the award …read more.

In last night’s Warsaw Community School Regular Board Meeting, Joella Smith, principal of Edgewood Middle School and summer program coordinator, and Kyle Carter, summer program facilitator, presented data regarding the academic improvement of students enrolled in WCS summer school programs. According to Smith, not only is the program one of the biggest in the state …read more.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is gauging Indiana citizens’ readiness for emergencies and disasters through a brief online survey. The outcomes of the survey will help the public safety community gain a greater understanding of how prepared Indiana residents are and how to help increase that preparedness. The online survey takes about 10 minutes …read more.

An effort to better serve the public without increasing expenses was approved at this morning’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. The board signed a letter of agreement with GovTech Services Inc. for property tax billing. The company will pull the county’s tax billing files nightly. The information will then be provided to banks and lender and …read more.

An old country cemetery west of Silver Lake in Seward Township was a “complete wreck,” according by Rob Edling, Seward Township trustee. Located on SR 14 just east of CR 600 West in a rural area where homes are spread out, Franklin Cemetery was prone to vandalism. Grave markers were broken in half, leaning over …read more.

Kosciusko County Women’s Connection is hosting a special Community Networking Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. The Community Networking Fair is an opportunity to network with women throughout the community. Visit 10 display areas that will be set up by community businesses and win door prizes. Bring a friend. Sit back …read more.

Two proposals for day care centers were presented to the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals Monday night. In the end, though, only one would get the nod to proceed. Rainbow Rascal II Daycare is proposing to build a 10,650-square-foot facility on Capital Drive between Golden Corral and the Kosciusko County Visitor’s Center. The center and …read more.

An air ambulance was called to stand by when paramedics responded to 439 S. Village St., Pierceton, where a female allegedly committed suicide by means of hanging. The incident happened at Pierceton Village apartments shortly after 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. The initial 911 call asked for help from Multi-Township EMS to assist the victim. CPR was …read more.

In Monday night’s Warsaw Community School Corporation Regular School Board Meeting, Brad Bishop, executive director of OrthoWorx, announced the donation of funds to expand STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education in the region. OrthoWorx, which is partnering with the school on the initiative to further STEM education, has committed $300,000 toward the school corporation’s …read more.

Kosciusko County appears to be winning the war on meth, but the battle is far from over. According to Indiana State Police, Kosciusko County shared a three-way tie for the No. 7 spot for most methamphetamine labs found in the state in 2012. While still a Top 10 standing, it was an improvement over the …read more.

BOURBON – Triton High School announced this afternoon that it will indeed leave the Northern State Conference and will join a newly formed conference with several neighbors to the west. This is the formal announcement sent from Triton High School Athletic Director Mason McIntyre: “The Triton High School Athletic Department has accepted an invitation today, …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Aug. 25, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department took a theft report from an address in the 6000 East block of 650 North, Syracuse. The theft occurred between 5 p.m. on Aug. 24 and 1 p.m. on Aug. 25. …read more.

A 53-year-old Warsaw man fell to his death early Sunday morning, but fficials are being tight-lipped on what happened. Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson says only that the death of Bryan W. Busz, 53, is under investigation and an autopsy is pending. Medics and police were called to 418 S. Union St. Apt. E at …read more.

[weaver_youtube SgJBnf4Y3YM rel=0] For the past 3 years, Mike Stetzel’s name has appeared on the national donor list as a person in need of what could prove to be a life-saving kidney transplant. On Sunday, Stetzel was the focus of a powerful message at Mission Point Community Church, Winona Lake. Mission Point Community Church Lead …read more.

The Warsaw man found in the Super 8 motel with a 14-year-old girl will spend some time in prison for pleading guilty to sexual misconduct. (See story) Christopher Allen Jr., 33, was sentenced in Superior Court I last week to 8 years in prison. Judge Duane Huffer handed down the sentence, suspending 6 years of …read more.

A Warsaw man was killed early Sunday morning after his motorcycle struck a parked vehicle. At about 1:21 a.m. Sunday, Warsaw Police and officers of the Kosciusko County Fatal Accident Crash Team were called to the 700 block of West Center Street. There, they found Larry R. Templeton, 55, lying in the road. Templeton was …read more.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence declared Aug. 25-31 as Indiana Rail Safety Week. Indiana Operation Lifesaver, Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Transportation, local law enforcement and railroad companies have partnered together to raise the public’s awareness about the dangers of disregarding railroad crossings laws and trespassing laws. “Every collision between a vehicle or person and …read more.

[weaver_youtube hpi-Fnt8IL0 rel=0] Tim Berry, Indiana’s new GOP chairman, was in Syracuse Thursday for the fourth annual Spine Award banquet hosted by Indiana Rep. Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse). Prior to the evening’s events, at which U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski was presented with the Spine Award (see story), Berry met briefly with the media to talk about …read more.

[weaver_youtube -Qrv4z_UbEs rel=0] Gilsinger’s held a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening celebration in Leesburg today where a newly expanded showroom and larger facility was introduced to the public. Owner Paul Gilsinger explained that the new building features a larger storefront, new office areas, an expanded showroom and an improved storage area which will help better …read more.

Many state workplace safety agencies are falling short in their mission of providing safety and health protections to their states’ workforces, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health said today after analyzing the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s annual evaluations of the state programs. Under the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Act, state-run …read more.

An accident near Syracuse Friday evening has left a 45-year-old Cromwell man in critical condition. The crash happened at approximately 6:04 p.m. at CRs 1000 East and 1050 North. The initial 911 caller noted the single vehicle accident involved a pickup truck and a utility pole and one of the occupants was partially ejected. Upon …read more.

Two area companies, DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction and Paragon Medical, have signed on to be pacesetters for the 2013 United Way Campaign in Kosciusko County. Internal teams of employees at both companies, along with United Way staff, have been working to execute their annual fund drive designed especially for their employees. DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction …read more.

Imagine high speed passenger rail service between Columbus, Ohio and Chicago and the opportunities for our community and local economy. Growing our businesses, taking that getaway trip or visiting family, high speed rail service does this efficiently by maximizing infrastructure investment. The public is invited to learn more about the possibility of high speed passenger …read more.

ACT reports that Warsaw Community Schools’ students outscored the state averages in all areas of math, science, English and reading. ACT also reports that on the national level, only 20 percent of students are ready for college-level coursework. At the state level, the number rises to 31 percent and, at the local level, Warsaw Community …read more.

With the recent death of local architect Mary Ellen Rudisel-Jordan, the staff at Scearce Rudisel Architects have provided the following: The staff at Scearce Rudisel Architects regretfully announces the passing of CEO, president and architect Mary Ellen Rudisel-Jordan. She was the unfortunate victim of an automobile accident on July 18 returning to the office from …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools invites the public to a special reception for new teachers to be held at the Warsaw Community Schools Administration Educational Services Center at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26. At this time, Warsaw Community Schools will be hosting light refreshments with a time of meeting and greeting the new teachers. At 6:30 p.m. …read more.

The North Webster Community Public Library will host its seventh annual Cemetery Walk from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Open to the public and free of charge, this living history event is sponsored by the library’s Local History and Genealogy Center. During the Cemetery Walk, the library conducts guided tours through the …read more.

[weaver_youtube zF4PhJpfSrA rel=0] “To have a spine, you have to have the backbone to stand up for your convictions,” stated Tim Berry, Indiana’s Republican Chairman, in introducing U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski. Berry and Walorski were in Syracuse Thursday night for the Fourth Annual Spine Award presented by State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki. “I’m going to put …read more.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski announced that a member of her staff will be holding office hours on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Syracuse Town Hall. The purpose of local office hours are to assist constituents with casework and official business. Residents who cannot attend the listed office hours are encouraged to contact Brian Spaulding at 574-780-1330 …read more.

Area residents have reportedly received calls from an alleged state office demanding money. Investigators of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are warning citizens not to give out personal information. Officers have recently received reported incidents of residents being contacted via telephone by someone identifying themselves as a representative of the District Attorney’s Office in Indianapolis. …read more.

Today the Indiana Department of Labor released its annual preliminary Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries report for 2012. The IDOL reported 113 worker deaths in 2012, the lowest experienced since the CFOI report was introduced in 1992. The most significant improvement was in manufacturing, which saw a 28 percent decrease in fatalities in 2012. Decreases …read more.

Kristine Alderfer of Warsaw and her family were recently recognized as Cure JM Heroes at the Cure JM Foundation National Conference in Chicago. “It is an honor to be awarded the Cure JM Hero Award” says Alderfer. “But Katherine and the other children battling Juvenile Myositis are the real heroes. They are the reason we …read more.

According to a recent report, Johnson & Johnson, the world’s largest seller of health-care products, has discussed paying more than $3 billion to settle lawsuits over its recalled hip implants. J&J’s Warsaw-based DePuy unit recalled 93,000 implants in 2010 – including 37,000 in the U.S. – after more than 12 percent failed within five years. …read more.

By VIRGINIA SURSO A research grant from the University of Notre Dame gave Hannah Becker of Zionsville an opportunity to test the quality of the water in Lake Papakeechie this summer. She spent hours on the lake testing 50 GPS locations for turbidity (water clarity), levels of dissolved oxygen, water temperature and E. coli.  She …read more.

Football is back and that means that the fall sports slate will finally be in full swing starting Friday night. The new season on the gridiron will bring new opportunities for players and coaches alike.  Even more exciting is the new opportunity I have this year, the chance to let the world inside my mind. …read more.

A first look at the new design for both Lutheran Air helicopters that was unveiled today in Wabash during a ceremonial groundbreaking for Lutheran Air II’s new hangar. The Hagerman Group structure is scheduled to be completed later this year. Lutheran Air II is set to arrive in October and will use an existing hangar …read more.

A week after the filing an injunction against Warsaw Community Schools attorney David Kolbe, the parents of a local Warsaw Community High School Student and soccer player, school officials and the family met in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 today before Judge Duane Huffer. According to Kolbe, the injunction was filed as a result of an …read more.

[weaver_youtube VUZJoiVt94Y rel=0] Labor Day weekend typically marks the end to the summer boating season for Hoosiers and the beginning of Indiana hunting seasons. Indiana Conservation Officers are encouraging boaters to continue to be mindful of safe boating techniques during the final days of summer and for hunters to revisit their safety plans. The best …read more.

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the state’s annual competition naming the “Best Places to Work in Indiana.” In its ninth year, this program honors top companies in the state as determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys. Companies need to have at least 15 Hoosier employees to be eligible. …read more.

Ken Jones of Jones Petrie Rafinski made a monthly report on the industrial/technology park to the Syracuse Town Council Tuesday night. Jones reviewed the change orders for both contracts and requested the town approve a change order for $12,700 by Cripe Excavation. The council approved the change. Jones told the council when the budget was …read more.

Kosciusko REMC members have donated close to $700,000 to local charitable organizations since the KREMC Operation Round Up® program began in 2003. Six dollars, about what you would pay for a meal at a fast food restaurant, is the average annual amount members who support the program give every year. The six dollars is collected …read more.

Utilities Manager Mike Noe brought two bids for sewer-related projects to the North Webster Town Council at its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Also on the agenda was the agreement to sign an inter-local agreement between the town and the Knapp Lake Regional Sewer District. During his utilities report Noe presented bids for a winged …read more.

The Wawasee Community School Corporation Board of Trustees held a special budget hearing on Tuesday in the Warrior room at Wawasee High School. The purpose of the meeting was to allow the public to discuss the 2014 budget. Up for review was the 2014 budget, the capital project fund and the bus replacement fund. No …read more.

A heated debate on the renovations for Syracuse Fire Station I ended Tuesday night in a tie vote with Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer Julie Kline refusing to break the tie. Syracuse Town Council President Bill Musser was absent from last night’s meeting during the discussions, which began when councilman Brian Woody explained the fire territory board had …read more.

To expand patient access to critical and specialty care, a second Lutheran Air medical helicopter will be added to Lutheran Hospital’s critical care transport fleet early this fall. The home base for Lutheran Air II will be Wabash Municipal Airport, a geographically important location for patients living in communities that make up the southern and …read more.

The Wawasee Area Conservancy headquarters property has been renamed. The property along SR 13 is now the “Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes and Wetlands Education Center.” The announcement was made Saturday at the annual WACF breakfast meeting by Bob Fanning, outgoing board member. A sizeable donation has come in from the family of Alan (Buzz) Levinson and Hank …read more.

Landowners who will be affected by the construction of NIPSCO’s Reynolds-Topeka Line — a 100-mile electric transmission line from Reynolds to Burr Oak to Topeka — are now being notified. “We are currently in the process of notifying landowners who will be impacted by this project,” said Kathleen Szot, external communications manager for NIPSCO. “They …read more.

An additional American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Walnut Creek United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall, located at 2033 S. 150 W., in Warsaw. Donate Blood Aug. 26 to Sept. 9 for a chance to win one of five $1,000 American …read more.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce announced in early August the continuation of roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month. From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, officers conducted roving patrols and a sobriety checkpoint, which was held at Gilsinger’s, 6287 N. SR 15, …read more.

Discussion on the downtown tornado siren continued with the Warsaw Common Council Monday night where, by unanimous vote, the decision was made to relocate it to Warsaw Fire Station 1. The siren is currently located on the former Warsaw City Hall on Market Street where it is unmanned. According to Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory Chief …read more.

“This is like firing the attorney an hour before the final hearing,” said Warsaw city attorney Mike Valentine in response to an announcement that a condemned property is now under a pending sale. An order of demolition of the house at 1405 Ranch Rd., Warsaw, now stands in effect as it pertains to the current …read more.

Last week, 10 Indiana State Police officers were recognized in Indianapolis by Superintendent Douglas Carter for their resolute dedication and appointment to the department’s Underwater Search Rescue/Recovery Team. Trooper Andy Cochran, of Warsaw, was among the scuba team members who recently completed the 6-month probationary period as divers and received their uniform pins from Superintendent …read more.

Warsaw Police investigators are looking into a reported shooting that occurred late last night. According to Warsaw Police Lt. Kip Shuter, officers were called at about 9:52 p.m. Sunday to 1821 Sue Ave. Four males at the residence said they were outside when a white male, driving a silver Honda Civic, drove up and displayed …read more.