WARSAW — Symphony of the Lakes, one of four cultural units of the Warsaw based non-profit Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, has announced that it will be taking a “pause” in its programming for the 2018-19 year while it restructures for better financial solvency and sustainability. The 60-member orchestra, which has built a reputation …read more.

(Video courtesy Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation) SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation has announced a Wawasee watershed ecological health study, a comprehensive analysis of nutrient and sediment loads. This is a landmark study for the foundation. Since 1991, WACF has focused on improving water quality with two primary tools: acquisition of critical properties (currently more …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — If you want to have a say in the Nov. 6 midterm election, residents need to register before 11:59 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 9. Early voting will begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10. Voters registering in the county clerk’s office must do so by the close of business, which is 4:30 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, Oct. 8, gave the go-ahead to pursue installation of a baby box at Fire Station 2 on McClintic Road south of Syracuse. Only three such boxes have been installed in the United States, all of them in Indiana. The climate-controlled boxes are designed to facilitate the …read more.

MENTONE — The makeshift boardroom in Mentone Elementary School used for the regular meeting of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s board of trustees was filled to capacity on Monday, Oct. 8 as the board heard several presentations of activities going on throughout the district. During Spotlight on the Valley, a regular feature each month at …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Jeffrey Brewer, Kendallville, is now in police custody after he was identified as the suspect in the Pierceton bank robbery on Oct. 6. Jeffrey Brewer Warsaw Police Department received a tip at 4:30 a.m. this morning, Oct. 9, that Brewer was occupying a room at the Holiday Inn Express in Warsaw. Police arrived …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer has appointed local attorney Scott Reust, of Rockhill Pinnick Attorneys, LLP, as the next City Attorney for Warsaw, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Reust will replace current City Attorney Mike Valentine. Valentine will retire at the end of this year after serving the city for thirty-four years under the leadership of three …read more.

WARSAW — During a short, three-minute meeting held last night, Oct. 8, the Warsaw Plan Commission approved its only item of business. A replat was requested for the West Hill Subdivision to turn four lots into three lots. The replat combines lot 5 and lot 2 in order to create one 7.3-acre lot for future development. Assistant …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — New networking opportunities for members and election of people to serve on the board of directors were at the top of the agenda at the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce monthly membership meeting held Monday, Oct. 8, in the chamber office. President Jim Smith, Loose Moose Motorsports, presided. “The ambassador committee …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School will be hosting a college fair in the Career Center Gym from 6 to 7:30 p.m on Tuesday, Oct. 9. The career fair will include many schools from around Indiana, including Indiana University Bloomington, Ball State University and Purdue University. There will also be a FAFSA help night in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Two people are facing drug charges after the female called the police and claimed she was being held against her will. When police arrived she said that bicycles were surrounding the vehicle and she felt they were preventing her from exiting the vehicle. Both Rebekah Ashley Norman, 26, 536 Clinic Court, Warsaw; and Reuben …read more.

FRENCH LICK — Accelerate Indiana Municipalities announced that Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer will serve as 2nd Vice President for the association. He will take office Jan. 1, 2019. Huntingburg Mayor Denny Spinner was elected to succeed Nashville’s Brenda Young in 2019 as the association’s president. Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson will serve as 1st Vice President. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Leesburg woman is facing criminal charges after striking a police vehicle while driving under the influence. Around 8:19 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, KCSD Sgt. Travis Shively was called to the area of CR 450N to respond to a reckless driver.  Shively reported seeing a vehicle approaching his and reported seeing her headlights swerving back …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ staff, student resource officers and members of several local and state police organizations recently attended the Learning and the Brain Symposium at Butler University. The event included a presentation from Dr. Lori Desautel of Butler University about childhood adversity and applied educational neuroscience. It also provided an opportunity for officers to gain insight …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse woman was arrested after officers discovered methamphetamine in a stolen vehicle. Angel Marie Vining, 27, 18 EMS D25 Lane, Syracuse, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. On Oct. 3, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department received information …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club will host a fish, chicken and tenderloin fry from 4 p.m. until sold out on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Silver Lake Conservation building. Carry-out only. Cost is $9 per pound. Side dishes are available.    

WARSAW — A Warsaw man is facing charges after allegedly swallowing a bag of methamphetamine. Jeremy D. Mabie, 37, 223 W. Jefferson St. 10, Warsaw, is being charged with obstruction of justice, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor.  On Sept. 24, an …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School choral department will present its annual fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature all four high school choirs in a varied collection of musical styles, including classic choral music, folk, and classic pop. The choirs are under …read more.

WARSAW — Glam, a local women’s fashion boutique in downtown Warsaw, is celebrating its fourth anniversary in style, while also focusing on giving back to the community. For the past three years, owner Michelle Smith LeDrew has dedicated Glam’s anniversary fashion gala to support and fund the Smithstrong Foundation. The foundation was established after LeDrew …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The 21st Annual Shrine Turkey Shoot will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct 14, at Beeson’s Gun Range, 8994 West CR 25S, Etna Green (just off Crystal Lake Road). Over the years, thousands of local sportsmen and their families have supported the Kosciusko County …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council will feature one new face after the November election and the campaign season will be devoid of any head-to-head competition for a seat on the five-person panel. With Bruce Shaffner vacating his slot in Ward 3 after eight years on the board, most recently as the board …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor Fall is finally here and that means Halloween is right around the corner. What better way to celebrate the season than watching a bunch of horror movies? Below is a list of recommended films that the Warsaw Community Public Library has in their video collection. A horror genre that is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department at (574) 267-5667. Those shown with no photos do not have photos on file with the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Despite being rained out for half of the event, the Mother Son Adventure event put together by the Lakeland Youth Center  at Quaker Haven Camp was a thrilling success on Saturday, Oct. 6. Outdoor activities, like walking along the trails, were quickly tackled before things moved inside where mothers and sons could continue …read more.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library has been awarded a Community Read grant of $1,000 from Indiana Humanities to participate in a statewide read of the classic novel “Frankenstein.” More than 60 other communities will be reading the book as part of a program called One State/One Story: Frankenstein. The library will host at least three …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — When it matters communities bond together to keep what they love, and North Webster is no exception. The giant turnout for the 10th Annual Heart of the Community Dinner and Auction on Oct. 6, reminded residents of the small town how grateful they all are for their community center. All proceeds from …read more.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley beat Griffith, 30-12, to win the Unified Flag Football regional title Saturday afternoon.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Police Department is actively investigating a bank robbery that occurred in Pierceton on Saturday, Oct. 6.  At 11:40 a.m., a 911 call was received that a robbery had occurred. There was a Pierceton Police Officer on patrol in the area who arrived at the bank within one minute. The suspect had …read more.

SYRACUSE — Book clubs, cooking club and chess club are meeting on the second week of October at the Syracuse Library. Turkey Creek Readers meets Monday, Oct. 8 at 4:30 p.m. The discussion will be based on the Sophie Kinsella stand-alone, “Surprise Me.” Because the discussion focuses on related topics, it is not necessary to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library will host the following events in October: The robots are coming! A group of robots, on loan from Indiana State Library, will be visiting the Youth Department at North Webster Community Public Library Oct. 11 to 22. Seven age-specific programs are planned for children ages four …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Kosciusko County until 10 p.m. tonight, Oct. 6. Other counties included in the watch are Allen, Fulton, Marshall and Whitley.

BOURBON — The election Nov. 6 for school board in the Triton School Corporation will feature one contested race and one re-election of an unopposed incumbent. Incumbent Kenneth Miller will seek a second term and runs without opposition in the District 4 race. Miller, and his wife Nancy, have been Bourbon residents for 27 years, …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library is having a book sale in the main lobby. Single titles are now free. The library invites patrons to join its staff for Story Hour every Friday at 10 a.m. During Story Hour, children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. The library’s services include Hoopla, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department at (574) 267-5667. Those shown with no photos do not have photos on file with the …read more.

  WARSAW — Despite morning rain showers, the weather was perfect for this evening’s First Friday event in downtown Warsaw. Crowds were drawn to the many art-related activities scheduled throughout the evening. Warsaw Community High School teachers and students were at the event to help everyone bring out their inner artist. The crowd favorite was …read more.

[weaver_youtube N_Dn5395IlU rel=0]   WINONA LAKE — Community members gathered at Grace College tonight, Oct. 5, to celebrate a great achievement, the grand opening of the newly completed $8.5 million Dr. Dane A. Miller Science Complex. This new science complex involved the renovation and expansion of the Cooley Science Center, which has served the science …read more.

PIERCETON — A Pierceton man was arrested after threatening police officers and swinging a hatchet around in an officer’s presence. Terry Michael Hall, 49, 6756 E. Old Road 30, Pierceton, is being charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; possession of methamphetamine, …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that Ryan J. Hoffman has joined its Commercial Banking team. Hoffman, who is Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer, works with businesses in Kosciusko County and surrounding areas to provide financing and banking solutions for commercial and agribusiness clients. He has more than seven years of experience …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — D.J. Sigler Jr. prosecuting attorney of Whitley County is investigating a possible perjury matter in Kosciusko County that may relate to the cases brought against C. Aaron Rovenstine, Dr. Mark Soto and Kevin Bronson. Sigler was appointed as special prosecutor April 28, 2017. Sigler could not confirm if the perjury investigation stems from …read more.

Public Works Superintendent Jeff Beeler discusses the bids for a road paving project. WARSAW — The majority of the Warsaw Board of Works meeting held today, Oct. 5, was spent discussing a road paving bid and grants for Rotary Park. Public Works Superintendent Jeff Beeler announced that three sealed bids were opened on Oct. 4, for the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Board of Realtors is pleased to announce its fourth annual 5K Build A Home-Run was another huge success, raising $4,690. The family-friendly fall event was held on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Trails of Winona Lake. All proceeds, including sponsorship and runner fees, go to Habitat for Humanity. One of Habitat’s …read more.

AKRON — During an informal work session with the Tippecanoe Valley School Board, Superintendent Blaine Conley gushed about the past week and its impact throughout the district. “It’s just been a really great week at Valley in terms of what’s been going on,” said Conley. The five board members met at the school corporation’s administration …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The board of directors of the Lakeview Cemetery in Silver Lake want to remind patrons that all faded grave decorations must be removed by Oct. 15.  Any decorations remaining after that date will be discarded.  In addition, decorations not in compliance with cemetery regulations will be removed as well. Fall and winter …read more.

WARSAW — Oakwood Cemetery Sexton Hal Heagy told board members that preparations are being made for fall cleanup at the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents meeting held Thursday, Oct. 4. “We’re almost caught up with storm damage,” Heagy said, adding that there is a fence that still needs to be repaired. Due to water damage …read more.

SYRACUSE — Emotions have apparently calmed at Wawasee High School after a few somewhat turbulent days involving a situation with a small group of students flying Confederate flags on their pickup trucks and also wearing clothing showing the same flag. School administrators received complaints from the public earlier this week about the Confederate flags. The …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw is hosting adult information and admissions events from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, where adult learners can receive information about low-cost education opportunities. Visitors will attend informative sessions on how they can receive grants or funding through the Next Level Jobs or Achieve Your Degree …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw teenager was waived to adult court and received a two-year jail sentence for committing a violent act and prosecutors say he has squandered at least one second chance. Russell Keigan Harty, 17, 1306 Oriole Drive, Warsaw, pleaded guilty on Sept. 13 to battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a level 6 …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School is being awarded the Indiana Gold Star School Counseling Award presented by the Indiana Department of Education. WCHS earned this award by participating in the Redesigning School Counseling process sponsored by the American Student Achievement Institute. The Gold Star School Counseling Award highlights the hours of work completed by the school …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed nine permits and approved transfers during its meeting Thursday, Oct. 4. Barbara Hamer from Pie-Eyed Petey’s was present to address a permit violation. The business is currently not open and the alcohol license is in escrow. While Pie-Eyed Petey’s was open, an employee had served alcohol …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School’s Choral Department will have a Dan’s all-you-can-eat fish fry fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, in the high school cafeteria. Tenderloins will also be served. The theme is “Spooktacular Karaoke.” Tickets are $10 for adults with $6 discounted children’s tickets available at the door. Carry-out is available. …read more.

WARSAW — Colt Lundy appeared in court today Thursday Oct. 4, not to ask for a shorter sentence, but to be placed “in a different location to finish out his sentence,” according to his attorney David Kolbe. The request was for Lundy to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest through Kosciusko County …read more.

WARSAW — The Beaman Home is commemorating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by launching an awareness campaign on social media. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a nationally-recognized time for remembrance and reflection. It is also a time for action. We know it takes bold action to prevent domestic violence and support survivors. “So, …read more.

WARSAW — A Ligonier man is putting his future in the hands of local work release officials who will decide if he spends nearly five years behind bars. Kenny Nicholas Gutierrez, 38, 501 South Martin St., Ligonier, pleaded guilty on Aug. 9 to burglary, a level 4 felony; residential entry, a level 6 felony; and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Before today’s EMS system was developed, funeral homes often doubled as the ambulance service. This car, a 1970 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, was customized by Cotner-Bevington Corporation in Blytheville, Ark. It served its entire career in Indiana, finding a new home at Titus Funeral Home over Memorial Day weekend. “We really weren’t in the market …read more.

WARSAW — An Albion man was sentenced to two and one-half years with the Indiana Department of Corrections for an incident that occurred while he was already incarcerated in the Kosciusko County Jail. Tyler Ray Martin, 20, 215 W. Hazel St., No. 2, Albion, pleaded guilty on Aug. 30, to intimidation, a level 6 felony, stemming …read more.

PIERCETON — New York Times Best Selling Author Chris Barton, the author of 16 children’s illustrated books, visited Pierceton Elementary School on Monday, Oct. 1. Throughout the day, all six grades at PES had an opportunity to listen to Barton’s presentation, which included a brief introduction about finding his gift for writing. Barton also read …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested for dealing methamphetamine. Brent Steven Sherow, 27, 1 EMS B61A Lane 5, Warsaw, is being charged with dealing methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony; driving while suspended, a class A misdemeanor; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; and possession of paraphernalia, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Did you know that Indiana ranks at the bottom of many important health metrics? Consider attending the Kosciusko County’s Community Conversation 4.0 For the Health of It event at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, in Winona Lake. These conversations are about “The Path to Hoosier Health” including the areas of tobacco, infant mortality, obesity …read more.

WARSAW — Magic is experienced by those who utilize Magical Meadows, a therapeutic horseback riding stable. “We started coming out with her in preschool … kept riding after preschool was done. In August when school started, she started walking. She didn’t walk when we first came out. Working here gave her the energy she needed …read more.

WARSAW — A brief Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting held Wednesday, Oct. 3, began with the discussion of a ‘no parking’ zone on Hickory Street. The area is currently listed as a ‘no parking’ zone but there is no ordinance at this time. “I’ll make a motion that we put in no parking from the first alley north …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Lions Club will be handing out peppermint candies at this October’s First Friday event in honor of International White Cane Day, and to help raise awareness of white cane traffic laws. The white cane is the international symbol of independence, achievements, mobility and safety for people who are blind or visually …read more.

SYRACUSE — After a delay of several weeks due to resolving some technical issues, spring 2018 ISTEP+ results were finally released to the public Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 3, by the Indiana Department of Education. Results had originally been planned for release in August but were then delayed due to some graphing and image problems that …read more.

WARSAW — It’s a beautiful time of the year in downtown Warsaw and the city is celebrating Art-Tober from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5. Warsaw Community High School teachers and students will be at the event to help bring out your inner artist with make-it and take-it crafts. Marc Eckel will create a masterpiece at …read more.

PIERCETON — The month of October represents a time of fun, games, and traditional Halloween celebrations, and at Pierceton Elementary School, students are adding one more element of excitement. They call it Socktober. Students from PES fourth-grade classrooms initially decided to participate in Socktober after watching a video by the renowned Kid President on Youtube. …read more.

WARSAW — With no apparent opposition, updated ordinance amendments for wind and solar power are moving forward. During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 3, in Warsaw, the APC recommended approval of amending the ordinances in the county governing wind farms, micro wind systems and solar systems. …read more.

WARSAW — Police say a Warsaw couple let an argument get out of hand and resorted to violence in front of children, causing both to be arrested on domestic violence-related charges. Zachary Darryn Johnson, 27, 614 East Main St., Warsaw and Ashley Ann Gerber, 24, 415 Kincaide St., Warsaw were both charged with domestic battery …read more.

WARSAW — I Am A Christian Tour, a music tour featuring several contemporary Christian music groups, is coming to Warsaw on Oct. 25 in the Warsaw Community High School gymnasium. The concert will feature popular acts Newsong, Building 429 and Citizens Way. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets …read more.

WARSAW — Mark Sponseller spent many years in Mexico and Argentina planting churches, spreading the good news and watching “a lot of miracles and signs and wonders.” Through his evangelistic efforts, he realized something. “What I personally received being God’s representative and messenger to foreign people in a foreign nation is that God is not an …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — As the election approaches, the Indiana Department of Transportation reminds Hoosiers that campaign signs are prohibited from state right-of-way according to Indiana Code 9-21-4-6. INDOT personnel are required by state law to remove all unauthorized signs within the state right-of-way. Areas that should remain sign-free include: intersections interchanges rights-of-way that run parallel to …read more.

WARSAW — Fire Chief Mike Wilson announced that the department is hosting a community open house for the new Fire Station 3 on Oct. 20. The announcement was made during the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory meeting held on Oct. 2. The open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a dedication ceremony …read more.

WARSAW — The Zimmer Biomet Club will be holding an arts and crafts show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Baker Youth Club 1401 E. Smith St., Warsaw. This sale will be open to the public. Table rentals are for Zimmer Biomet employees or retirees, only. For more information email …read more.

UPDATE: The Silver Alert on Rodney Howard has been canceled as of 12:53 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3.   ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department is investigating the disappearance of an adult from Rochester. Rodney Howard is a 78-year-old white male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 298 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A local man was arrested after police say he entered into multiple homes, held victims against their will, stole items and eventually led officers on a police chase. Leonard Charles Greer, 31, with addresses of Etna Green and Claypool, is being charged with burglary, a level 4 felony; criminal confinement, a level 6 …read more.

WARSAW — Wildman has acquired a portion of the customers of Monarch Linen and Uniform Rentals to best serve the South Bend area. After deciding to specialize in the healthcare, hospitality, and fine dining segments, Monarch was looking for a partner to take over their industrial and food and beverage accounts. It chose Wildman as …read more.

WARSAW — When an Akron woman was caught shoplifting at Walmart in Warsaw, being held for stealing from that store would just be the beginning of her troubles. Theresa Lynn Lawrence, 52, 8317 W. CR 1275S, Akron, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; two counts of theft, a class A misdemeanor …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman announced today Tuesday, Oct. 2, the apparent conclusion of the cases for which his office was appointed special prosecutor for Kosciusko County. The original appointment dates back to 2015. Chipman emphasized the three persons indicted by a Kosciusko grand jury in January 2016 have felony convictions and …read more.

SYRACUSE — Come aboard the SS Lillypad from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct.13,  for a scenic fall Oktoberfest Experience with the Jay Fox Band (Jammin Germans). The cost is $42 per person and includes boat cruise, music and Oktoberfest dinner created by The Frog Tavern. There will also be a cash bar on board …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department is hosting its annual chicken barbecue Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Milford Fire Station, 214 S. Main St. Chicken halves will be sold for $7 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. or sold out, on a first come, first serve basis. Those who have purchased advanced tickets from any Milford …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Paul Wright, Winona Lake, was honored as the veteran of the month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 2.  Wright was born in Dowagiac, Mich. on Oct. 14, 1946, to John and Ione Wright. He lived in Union, Mich. until going to college at Tristate. He attended Tristate for one year …read more.

WARSAW — A Cromwell man was arrested after fleeing from law enforcement twice. Michael Alan Garman, 34, 3757 N. CR 900W Lot #212, Cromwell, is being charged with two counts of resisting law enforcement; reckless driving, a class C misdemeanor; driving while suspended, a class A misdemeanor; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. …read more.

WARSAW — Sacred Heart Church has announced upcoming community meals. The meals will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. The meals will continue in 2019 on Jan. 15, March 19 and April 16. Meals will be served inside the Sacred Hearth Church gym, located on the corner …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Kosciusko commissioners heard information related to a program designed to shorten response time in active shooter situations at their meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 2.  Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert and Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock  presented the information.  According to Rock, the program is called School Guard. Teachers and staff would …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College continues to foster its partnership with local manufacturing companies in an effort to provide future infusions of qualified workers to those employee-starved companies. In an event celebrating National Manufacturing Day, the community college hosted middle school-aged students in both Fort Wayne and Warsaw on Tuesday, Oct. 2 through Friday, …read more.

WARSAW — Wildman Business Group, a local, third-generation, family owned and operated service provider based in Warsaw, announced recent promotions. Company CEO Josh Wildman said the company is deeply committed to adding value in the communities it serves and around the world. “At the end of the day, business is really about people and building …read more.

MENTONE — The town of Mentone is taking steps to thwart what it says has been a history of delinquency when it comes to residents paying water bills on time. “It’s been chronic, people just never pay on time,” said Town Board President Jill Gross. “It’s getting worse, too, it seems like,” said Board Member …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Mike Ragan, Kosciusko County Republican chairman, announces Indiana U.S. Sen. Republican candidate Mike Braun, 2nd District Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and Indiana State Auditor Tera Klutz, have confirmed they will be joining local candidates and elected officials attending the Kosciusko County semi-annual fish fry. All three are candidates in the upcoming Nov. 6 election. …read more.

By Darla McCammon Enthusiasm continues to grow for Florida photographer Darlene Romano’s work, and the community is privileged to have a one-woman exhibit by this extraordinary artist. Coming from Orlando, the work will be on display at the Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery from October through December and contains excellent artistic work that will captivate …read more.

MILFORD — Samuel Allen Pamer, 16, Milford, died from injuries sustained Monday evening, Oct. 1, after being struck by a train in Milford. The accident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. According to Milford Police and the Kosciusko County FACT team, officials with Norfolk Southern advised they believed Pamer entered the path of the train and …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw City Council received the preliminary tax rate at the meeting held last night, Oct. 1. Currently, the 2019 tax rate was presented as 1.34, up from last year’s rate of 1.27. Council Member Diane Quance explained that this is the highest figure the 2019 tax rate could be, a do-not-exceed number. …read more.

WARSAW — The Builders Association of Kosciusko – Fulton Counties recently announced that Renewal Homes, LLC had won its 2018 People’s Choice Award winner for the 32nd Annual Homes on Parade. Renewal’s Modern Farmhouse design was a strong favorite of parade goers, netting 42 percent of more than 400 votes. 2018 marks Renewals sixth win for …read more.

MILFORD — Authorities are investigating a train vs. pedestrian accident in Milford that has all crossings closed from Syracuse Street, south to at least CR 1150N. The crossings are expected to remain closed for several hours. The accident was reported around 6:30 p.m. tonight, Monday, Oct. 1. Little details are known at this time. A pedestrian …read more.

WARSAW —  A Warsaw man is facing charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs. Timothy Leigh Bowen, Jr., 28, 2441 West CR 250S, No. 87, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine with enhancement, a level 5 …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Career Center will host the following events in October. The Career Center is adjacent to the Goodwill retail store at 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw. All Career Center events are free and open to the public. The Warsaw Career Center offers monthly workshops that can be completed in increments, with …read more.

WARSAW — Official charges have been filed against a Warsaw man after he attempted residential entry and charged at an officer on Sept. 26. Kyle Lee Miller, 31, 1823 Cambridge Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with attempted residential entry, a level 6 felony; battery to a law enforcement officer, a level 6 felony; and two …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Whitko Classroom Teachers Association presents an evening to meet the candidates. Hosted at the Whitko Central Offices in Larwill.  This event will also be hosted as a Facebook Live Event. The school asks that all in attendance understand in advance that the event will be part of a live recording and that …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A caucus has been called for 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, to fill a vacancy in the office of North Webster Town Council. The caucus is due to the death of Jon Sroufe, council member. The caucus will be held in the North Webster Community Center, town council chambers. The caucus will …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was sentenced to five years at the Indiana Department of Corrections during his sentencing in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 1, on charges related to three cases. One year of that time will be suspended. In the first case, Donta Wayne Redden, 20, 2122 W. Jefferson St., Warsaw, was found guilty of …read more.

INDIANA — Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of scam callers trying to obtain people’s personal information by claiming to represent the Social Security Administration. In recent days, the Office of the Attorney General has received several dozen calls from Hoosiers reporting robocalls from such impostors. Upon answering their phones, these individuals …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust managed by 1st Source Bank recently donated $4,000 to Stage 2 of Lakeland Christina Academy’s five-stage campus safety campaign. The $64,000 Stage 1 of LCA’s campus safety campaign was completed earlier this month with the installation of a state-of-the-art security camera system. To fund Stage 1 LCA raised …read more.

AKRON — The mission of Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation states a commitment to student success through the development of character, leadership, and literacy. The corporation celebrated its first Character Day on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Character Day included finding out student and staff character strengths, as well as ways to focus on those strengths. Students and …read more.