KOSCIUSKO — Looking for something interesting and exciting to do this fall on Tuesday evenings? Do you enjoy working in the garden? Enjoy volunteering? Do you want to help teach others about horticulture and grow beautiful gardens and plants? If so, then the Master Gardener program is for you. During this program, you can learn …read more.

SYRACUSE — In celebration of the completion of the trail between Wawasee High School and Brook Pointe Inn, a group gathered on Syracuse-Webster Road to commemorate with the hard work that was put in to make it happen.

WARSAW — When Warsaw police arrived at a local residence to serve an active warrant for drug charges, they reported finding enough evidence to implicate additional drug suspects. Richard Lee Collins, 52, 920 Anchorage Road, Lot 89, Warsaw, is charged with maintaining a common nuisance, a level 6 felony and possession of paraphernalia, a class …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Treasurer Mitchell spent much of August visiting 25 Public Service Answering Points throughout the state of Indiana. “Each dispatch center is unique, but a consistent thread throughout all the centers was the high caliber and commitment of the telecommunications,” commented Treasurer Mitchell. “We discussed training practices and standards, and I saw Text-to-911 in …read more.

WARSAW — Mark your calendar for Warsaw’s First Friday event on Sept.7. A Back to School Fashion Show will feature clothing from Brooch Boutique – Warsaw, Male Fashions, Meraki Co., Merle Norman and Elysian Co. from 6 to 7 p.m. Students from The Thomas Hall Voice Studio will be the fashion show models. They will also perform while on Center …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Global health is a growing field that addresses the challenges of an increasingly interdependent world. Manchester University is building on its strong reputation as a health science educator by adding a global health major that focuses on health issues in our nation and around the world, spanning not only national boundaries but …read more.

WARSAW — After a considerable amount of discussion, the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission eventually voted to recommend denial of a road vacation petition by Monica Weigand during its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 5, in Warsaw. Weigand is asking for a portion of a 24-foot wide platted roadway between 11140 and 11136 N. …read more.

MILFORD — Jack Stambaugh has been named chief marketing officer of CTB, Inc., according to Victor A. Mancinelli, chairman and chief executive officer for CTB, Inc. In his new role, Stambaugh will be responsible for all marketing related activities, sales optimization and close collaboration with the CTB business units on marketing strategies. He will also be …read more.

*UPDATE: This severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled.* The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Kosciusko County until 8:15 p.m. EST. At approximately 7:52 p.m. EST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Milford and near Syracuse, moving east at 25 miles per hour. Hazards include 60 mph …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School’s Iron Pride robotics team is hosting the second annual “Indiana Gets Girl Powered” event from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, in the Wawasee High School Cafeteria. Enter door one and go left to the end of the hallway. The event is open to girls ages 10-18 and is …read more.

WARSAW — A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house were held today, Wednesday, Sept. 5, for Groups Recover Together, located at 2194 North Pointe Drive, Warsaw.  Groups Recover Together is an outpatient treatment program that focuses on group therapy and medication assistance to treat opiate addiction. They focus on evidence-based practice, using the best parts of …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after police say he battered a female who was eight months pregnant. Dexter Ross Nine, 32, 3699 N. CR 175E 182, Warsaw, is being charged with battery causing bodily injury to a pregnant woman, a level 5 felony, and battery causing moderate bodily injury, a level 6 …read more.

WARSAW — WishBone Medical, Inc. announced the official launch of a single-use, sterile-packed bone pin system designed for the maintenance of alignment and fixation of bone fractures, osteotomies, arthrodesis or bone grafts. The product, known as the AlloMate Bone Pin System, can also be used to fill a void left after screw removal. The AlloMate Bone Pin …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Goshen man was recently arrested after police say he strangled his taxicab driver to the point that she lost consciousness. The man blew a .226 on a portable breath test. Marco Antonio Diaz, 22, 116 Huron St., Goshen, is being charged with battery resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony, …read more.

WARSAW — Altrusa Club members are excited that tickets for their annual service project, Bingo for Beaman Home, have sold out. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, Oct.18, at Wyndham Gardens Banquet Facility, 2517 East Center Street. It is held in October as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Doors open at 5:30 …read more.

Fire Station 3 is located on West CR 200S, Warsaw. (File Photo)   WARSAW — The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory board discussed the opening of Station 3 and new equipment purchases during the meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 4. Fire Chief Mike Wilson notified the board that Station 3 will be operating very soon. “Emergency services will …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded to a report of a fire on the flattop grill in the kitchen of The Frog Tavern at approximately 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5. At the scene, it appeared that fire department personnel deployed chemical retardant to combat the fire. Additional details will be posted as they …read more.

WABASH — The Honeywell Foundation, in collaboration with AWS Foundation, will provide sensory friendly kits at events, available to individuals of all ages with sensory needs. The kits are designed to support individuals and families when attending events where loud noises, bright lights and unfamiliar surroundings can make it difficult to enjoy the experience. Sensory …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw approved a fiscal plan at its regular meeting of the Common Council on Tuesday, Sept. 4, for the annexation of a parcel of farm ground that city leaders hope will eventually help to bolster the town’s need for more housing. The city was petitioned by landowners Chandler and Erin …read more.

WINONA LAKE — 1st Source Bank recently presented a $10,000 check to Grace College for ongoing support of a stock ticker and data display in the school of business. The ticker and display, which are installed in the lower level of the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center where the Business School resides, allow business students to …read more.

CROMWELL — A Cromwell couple was arrested by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers after leaving several animals in their home for more than a week with no food or water, resulting in the death of a small dog. Melissa A. Payne, 39, and Nicholas Baldwin, 37, both of 12113 N. Beau Peep Lane, Cromwell, were …read more.

PIERCETON — Parents picking up or dropping off their students at Pierceton Elementary School last week, Aug. 30, were surprised by Pierceton police and paramedics who held pre-planned safety inspections of each vehicle. The inspections were requested by the school. Officer Ryan Piper and Paramedic Alicia Elder visited each vehicle as families exited the pickup …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after his vehicle crashed into a business and residence. Jesus Ribera, 55, 411 W. Perry St., Warsaw, is being charged with criminal recklessness, a level 6 felony; driving while suspended, a class A misdemeanor; and operating a motor vehicle while having never received a license, a class C …read more.

WARSAW — A Nappanee man sustained a broken arm after a three-vehicle accident on North SR 15, near West CR 600N, Warsaw. At approximately 2:43 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving a semi. The crash involved a 2009 gray Toyota Camry, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — With 20 cadets ready to learn more about Kosciusko County on board, the Kosciusko Leadership Academy year started its year with a county bus tour this past Tuesday, Aug. 28. The tour included visiting examples of agriculture, tourism, entrepreneurship and travel in Kosciusko County, with stops at the Clunette grain elevator, the Oakwood …read more.

SYRACUSE – Don Bucher was recently named a Midwest Water Ski Hall of Famer, and is part of an extremely talented group of area skiers.

SILVER LAKE —  A Warsaw man was injured Sunday evening, Sept. 2, when the motorcycle he was driving struck a deer. At approximately 8:45 p.m. officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and the Silver Lake Police Department responded to a report of an accident involving a motorcycle in the area of East SR 14, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Forrest V. Lewis, Syracuse, was honored as the veteran of the month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 4. Lewis was born Aug. 31, 1922, to Tillman and Lillawah Lewis in Savoy, Ill. His siblings include one brother and two sisters.  He graduated in Sibley, Ill. in 1940 and worked on his …read more.

INDIANA — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding eligible voters that September is National Voter Registration Month. Hoosiers who need to register should do so today at www.Indianavoters.com or on a smartphone using the Indiana Voters app. “With only nine weeks to go until the general election on Nov. 6, there is no …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 4, Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert and KCSD Lieutenant Mike Mulligan informed commissioners that they have been awarded a non-matching Jail Chemical Addiction Program grant and requested approval and signatures from the commissioners.  JCAP is a 90-day, in-jail program designed to address substance abuse issues …read more.

By Darla McCammon When most of us were children we likely received a long thin metal tin with bright colors on the outside design. Upon opening the tin, we found about eight or so hard, but colorful, pigments and a rather pathetic paint brush. The teacher, or our parent, would provide a small container of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — An Atwood woman was recently arrested after she stole an ATV. Haylie A. Winter, 23, 304 E. High St., Atwood, is being charged with theft, a level 6 felony. On Aug. 23, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to an abandoned ATV. The officer discovered that the ATV was stolen …read more.

WARSAW — The following list of closures is not comprehensive but provides an update of closures the city of Warsaw has been made aware of following the holiday weekend: Buffalo Street is currently closed from the railroad (Jefferson Street area) south to Winona Avenue/SR15 for sewer lining and should reopen late today, Sept. 4. Main …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, Kosciusko County Velo, the Village at Winona, Grace College, Paddlers for Conservation and the Winona Lake Trails are hosting their first-ever community cleanup from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. The free event begins at the Winona Lake Trailhead, 410 Boys City Drive, …read more.

WARSAW — Each day, news organizations publish stories about people arrested for possessing and dealing drugs. Seeing these stories on a daily basis inspired JR Pennington to host a night of hope and healing for addicts and their families. On Saturday, Sept. 15, the Warsaw Family Worship Center will host an event called “Reaching Out …read more.

FORT WAYNE — U.S. Rep. Jim Banks announced that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw and Columbia City on Thursday, Sept. 6, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. The staff members will be in Warsaw from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Warsaw City Hall, 102 …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell visited the Kosciusko County GOP Headquarters last week. Welcoming her were Wayne Township Trustee Candidate Jeanie Stackhouse; Nanette Newland; Former Warsaw Police Chief Steve Foster; Former State Representative Rebecca Kubacki; Kosciusko County Council President Sue Ann Mitchell; Kosciusko County Councilwoman Kimberly Cates; Kelly Mitchell; Lynn Howie; Kosciusko County …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that herbicide treatments are scheduled for various counties throughout INDOT’s Fort Wayne District, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 4, weather permitting. Motorists may encounter slow-moving vehicles on state and federal roadways, as crews work to spray more than 4,000 acres of state right-of-way for invasive/noxious. With effective herbicide applications, …read more.

ATWOOD —  Atwood Aldersgate United Methodist Church, located at 105 Hovey St., Atwood, is hosting a free community outdoor movie event at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. The event is free and is open to the public. Hotdogs, popcorn and lemonade will be provided at no cost. The featured movie is “Megamind.” Please bring a …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Public Library is proud to offer you best-selling and special interest magazines available 24/7 from the library’s digital collection, https://cidc.overdrive.com/library/magazines, or by downloading the OverDrive app on any device. Digital titles can be enjoyed immediately on your computer, tablet, smartphone or eReader in your web browser or on the OverDrive app. No matter …read more.

WARSAW — Emergency officials responded to a possible drowning at Center Lake in Warsaw tonight Sunday, Sept. 2. According to Warsaw PIO Ryan Coble, witnesses were sitting at the pavilion when they saw several juveniles jumping into the water from the diving board. They reported to dispatch that they thought one juvenile didn’t return to shore. …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  A motorcycle driver was injured after striking a deer tonight, Sept 2. The accident occurred around 8:45 p.m. on SR 14 in Silver Lake. According to dispatch reports, the male driver was not wearing a helmet. He suffered injuries to the head, and according to reports was barely breathing. A Samaritan medical …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library will hold the following events in September: Book Clubs Keep Reading Motivation High People that join a book club usually have similar motivations. They want the challenge of reading a book that they might not have thought to read. They want to meet other readers and are interested in …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day. Bell Memorial Public Library is having a book sale in our main lobby. Single titles are 10 cents each or 15 books for $1.  Join the library for story hour at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a story, sing …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS Marketing and Outreach Specialist, The Watershed Foundation NORTH WEBSTER — Blue skies, low humidity and a slight breeze set the scene as 29 pontoon boats filled with 250 people took to the lake for the sixth Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour fundraiser benefitting The Watershed Foundation. The tour is one of many events …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.

NAPPANEE — The Nappanee Public Library has announced the upcoming events for the first week of September. Preschool story time— Sept. 5, 10 to 10:45 a.m. (ages three to five) Children, accompanied by a favorite adult, are invited to have fun with engaging books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills in …read more.

By Melissa Chapman, Cataloging Supervisor Most people love a blockbuster film. Those types of films are usually popular and financially successful. They cater to the masses by their over the top exhilarating entertainment and epic CGI. The Warsaw Community Public Library has quite a few new movies that would easily fit into the blockbuster genre. …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department and Lutheran EMS were called to the intersection of Anchorage Road and Detroit Street in Warsaw for an accident involving a vehicle and a moped. Officers from the Warsaw Police Department and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were also on scene. The driver of …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library has announced the following September events: Summer Reading Program 2018: A Success The theme of the 2018 Summer Reading Program was ‘Libraries Rock!’ and at Milford Public Library, children and teens strolled in each day with their logged hours ready to take home prizes. For every five hours read, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The youth department at North Webster Community Public Library has geared up for the school year with Tuesday after-school activities. Beginning Sept. 4, crafts and stories will be held at 4 p.m. every Tuesday Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to stop by the library after school to make crafts while …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.

KOSCIUSKO — In May, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, 10 youth serving nonprofit organizations were selected to participate in “Endowment Challenge 50” (EC50.) Wagon Wheel Theatre is the first organization to have successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising $10,000 for …read more.

WARSAW— A Warsaw man who reportedly became angry at a female because he felt she was flirting with his brother is facing charges after battering the female  Darryl A. Fields,  51, 301 N. Colfax St., Warsaw, is being charged with criminal confinement with bodily injury, a level 5 felony; domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS Marketing and Outreach Specialist, The Watershed Foundation NORTH WEBSTER — Join The Watershed Foundation on Sept. 20 and be one of 150 plus volunteers to assist in monitoring water quality at 100 stream sites throughout Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties during the second annual Snapshot Water Monitoring Day. Snapshot Day volunteers will …read more.

LEESBURG — A head-on collision between two passenger vehicles and a semi truck occurred around 2:40 p.m. today in Leesburg. The accident happened near 6287 SR 15. Leesburg first responders were originally called to the scene but quickly asked for Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory to assist with extrication. The driver of a gray Toyota Camry was injured and extrication occurred to …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana State Police have a new tool to enforce alcohol-impaired driving this Labor Day weekend. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Indiana Criminal Justice Institute recently purchased 777 portable breath test devices for use by ISP troopers. In every state, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration  of .08 …read more.

WARSAW — A local car dealership is sponsoring a midget car and its driver in an inaugural sprint car race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Car Company of Warsaw and Goshen is sponsoring Cole Bodine, 19, of Clauson-Marshall Racing in the Driven2SaveLives BC39 race, which will take place Sept. 5 and 6 on the …read more.

WARSAW — Two people were injured after a three-vehicle rear-end collision at East Center and North Detroit Streets in Warsaw. At approximately 11:40 a.m., officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle collision. Both the driver of the Lincoln Town Car and the driver of the Nissan Versa were being …read more.

WINONA LAKE — This summer, Jacob Scheele’s past and present came together to guide his future. Scheele, a senior at Grace College, recently completed an internship with Weigand Construction. Scheele grew up in Fort Wayne, where Weigand is headquartered and a local staple. Weigand is also a familiar name at Grace College, which has contracted …read more.

WARSAW — Every year, the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory holds Family Safety Day, an event filled with safety education. This year’s event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Warsaw’s Central Park. Throughout the day, participants can experience a variety of hands-on learning activities, demonstrations and games, all offered free-of-charge …read more.

SYRACUSE — The filing deadline has passed and a race for the Wawasee Community School Corp. District 2 seat, representing Turkey Creek Township, is set. Registered voters throughout the district will be making a choice who will serve in that position in the November general election. The race will be among incumbent Mary Lou Dixon, …read more.

MILFORD — Kristin Mason has been promoted to Vice President and Corporate Controller for CTB, Inc., according to Randy Eveler, vice president and chief financial officer for CTB, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. In her new role, Mason will be responsible for the annual planning, consolidation and financial reporting for CTB’s family of companies.   …read more.

WARSAW — An Ohio woman was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior 1 Court Thursday, Aug. 30, on charges related to two separate cases.  LaQuaysha LaShay Harden-Hudson, 22, 615 Evesham Ave., Toledo, Ohio, was found guilty of corrupt business influence, a level 5 felony and battery by bodily waste, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The K21 Health Foundation recently invested $200,000 into the Lilly Center for expanded research on the lakes and streams of Kosciusko County. Part of that funded necessary lab equipment for the Dr. Dane A. Miller Science Complex, and in mid-August, K21 was able to visit the space they helped build. With the equipment …read more.

SYRACUSE — Registration is underway for the fall continuing education classes offered through the Wawasee Community School Corporation. Swimming is being offered at the Wawasee High School pool Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for three weeks (Sept. 11-27). The course will consist of basic swimming/safety skills. Parents will need to accompany infants. Cost of the course …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Cromwell man was sentenced Thursday, Aug. 30, in the Kosciusko Superior 1 Court, on charges he received after a 2017 breaking and entering incident. Philip Matthew Oest, 30, 9671 E. King Arthur Trail, Cromwell, was found guilty of burglary, a level 4 felony.  Oest’s charges stem from an incident that occurred in …read more.

WARSAW — Work on phase two of the Market Street project will begin the first week of September. This initial work by Phend and Brown will involve putting up construction signs, taking down trees that will be removed as part of the project and repairing or replacing some storm pipe along the back side of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Pierceton man was sentenced in the Kosciusko Superior 1 Court on Thursday, Aug. 30, for charges related to molesting a minor female. Steven Ray Slabach, 35, 5241 E. Washington Road, Pierceton, was found guilty of sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 5 felony.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Christian artist John Mark McMillan will perform on the Grace College campus at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the corner of King’s Highway and Wooster Road. Part of the Grace College and Village at Winona Festival of Music, the free, outdoor concert will take place during Grace’s annual “Sib’s Weekend” as …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that the railroad crossing on SR 13 (Huntington Street) Syracuse, will be closed starting Tuesday, Sept. 4, weather permitting. The crossing will re-open at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, again weather permitting. State officials state SR 13 will be closed between East Medusa Street and Railroad …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after officers discovered large amounts of marijuana, THC edibles and hash oil inside his residence. Skylar Ryan Risner, 25, 1608 Tippecanoe Drive D, Warsaw, is being charged with dealing in a look-alike substance, a level 5 felony; dealing marijuana in excess of 30 grams, a level 6 felony; resisting law …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a late skate for skaters from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday,  Aug. 31, at the Mantis Skate Park location, 400 Little League Drive in Warsaw.  This fun time is free and includes music, door prizes and goody bags.  Grab your friends and don’t miss out …read more.

WARSAW — The top finance officer for the state of Indiana made her rounds through Warsaw on Thursday, Aug. 30, to observe Kosciusko County’s emergency dispatch nerve center in action. Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell was given a tour of the county’s Public Safety Answering Point, the dispatch center located in the basement of the …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man is now facing attempted murder charges after attacking his wife with an ax on Monday, Aug. 27. Joseph Mwaura Waithira, 37, 3932 E. Old Road 30, Warsaw, is being charged with attempted murder, a level 1 felony; domestic battery, a level 5 felony; and strangulation, a level 6 felony. Official …read more.

WARSAW — Alderfer Bergen and Company in Warsaw is pleased to announce that Jason Gergely, CFP has been authorized by the Financial Planner Board of Standards to use the Certified Financial Planner and CFP marks in accordance with CFP Board certification and renewal requirements. Gergely has been with Alderfer Bergen since 2014 and has been …read more.

WARSAW — Participating in different styles of martial arts since the age of 7, Matthew Smith was introduced to the juko-ryu style in 2012 and has kept with it ever since. It’s not just the art form, it’s also the history. Smith enjoys studying an accredited martial arts style that can be traced back through the years to its origins in Asia. He even travels three times a year to study under Soke Rod Sacharnoski.

SYRACUSE — For the first time in the Syracuse community, a jazz party will be hosted at various venues around Syracuse Sept. 7-9. A wide variety of jazz bands playing traditional and swing styles for locals and visitors to enjoy and dance to. Put on by Chautauqua Wawasee, a local non profit organization focusing on …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Coffee & Canvas program at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. This is a great choice for girls’ night out or date night. Create a canvas masterpiece while you sip your choice of hot beverage at the Center Lake Pavilion.  The $15 registration fee includes …read more.

SYRACUSE — Concern about horse and buggy traffic, wide loads, turning ability, suggestions of leaving it as is, installing a traffic signal, and support on the proposal were among comments heard from 12 people, including two elected officials Wednesday evening, Aug. 29, at a public hearing on the proposed intersection improvement at US 6 and …read more.

WARSAW — When police arrived at a Warsaw business to investigate a complaint of a man outside vomiting, they reported discovering drugs. Ryan Eric Douglas, 31, 1520 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, is charged with possession of a narcotic, a level 6 felony. According to police, officers were called to Ranger Materials on Argonne Road in …read more.

MISHAWAKA — For the third year in a row, Washington Monthly has ranked Bethel College in the top 10 in the Midwest on its annual list of the “Best Bang for the Buck Colleges,” coming in at number seven. Bethel is also one of only four Indiana schools to appear on the guide’s “Top Master’s …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after being found with drugs and drug paraphernalia. Anthony James Geib, 33, 3311 Oak Pointe Crossing, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor; and possession of paraphernalia, a …read more.

SOUTH BEND – President and Mrs. Carter will be on hand tonight at the South Bend Cubs game.

WARSAW — The Warsaw NOON Optimist Club recently donated bicycles repaired by Optimist Club Member John Skeel to Jefferson Elementary School. The Warsaw NOON Optimist Club will conduct the 20th consecutive Bike Safety & Rodeo in May 2019. The club purchases helmets for all 3rd and 4th graders who did not receive them the previous …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is asking for assistance identifying a subject. On Friday, Aug. 24, an individual used a counterfeit bill at a local gas station. If you have information related to this case, please contact the Warsaw Police Department Detective Division at (574) 385-2211. Please note that all suspects are innocent until …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw has announced that all public city meetings will be live-streamed online by sometime in October. Residents will now be able to access city meetings from the comfort of their own home or while on the go using a mobile device. Traffic Safety Commission meetings will be live streamed and available on-demand beginning with …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana issued a special weather statement at 10:17 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29. A cold front with gusty winds will affect Elkhart, Northwestern Noble, Kosciusko, Northwestern Cass, Lagrange, Northwester Steuben, Northeastern White, Southeastern St. Joseph, Pulaski, Fulton, Southeastern Starke, Marshall, Southeastern Cass, St. Joseph, Branch and Northwestern Hillsdale …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Career Center will host the following events in September. 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. Felon Friendly Job Search Workshop/Guest Speaker Thursday, Sept. 6 — noon to 1 p.m. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A North Webster man is facing charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs. Jordan S. Brinegar, 24, 712 S. Dixie Drive, North Webster, is being charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, …read more.

WARSAW — More than 65 farmers from across five states will be headed to downtown Warsaw for the third annual Egg Innovations all-grower meeting. Attendees will arrive from Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky to tour facilities, meet with management, attend education seminars, and participate in an awards ceremony. Speakers for the event include internationally-renowned …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse woman was arrested after leaving the scene of a vehicle accident and possessing a syringe. Nicole Coburn, 36, 13551 Hillside Drive, Syracuse, is being charged with possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony; driving while suspended, a class A misdemeanor; and failure to stop after damage to property other than …read more.

INDIANA — Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Indiana. They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout the state in October. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History. The show follows Mike and Frank, two of …read more.

WARSAW — At the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held Monday, Aug. 27, two requests were presented and approved.  In the first matter, Petitioner Brandon Schmitt requested a variance from development standards to allow more than two accessory structures within an R-1 zoning district at 504 E. Baker St.  Schmitt owns approximately 39 acres …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A Silver Lake woman is facing multiple drug charges and two of her associates are currently wanted stemming from a visit by police in May to her residence. Dana Mishelle Miller, 20, 10344 S. Roosevelt St., Silver Lake, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; possession of a narcotic …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is committed to promoting the well-being of its students and staff. In order to further the district’s SEL initiative, numerous staff members have undergone training in a variety of settings with Dr. Lori Desautels, an expert in neuroscience in education and assistant professor in the College of Education at Butler …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse woman was arrested after she fraudulently used her grandmother’s debit card to send her incarcerated boyfriend money. Amber Rae Zollinger, 34, 207 E. Pittsburgh Drive, Syracuse, is being charged with fraud on a financial institution, a level 5 felony. On Aug. 1, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Michiana Area Council of Governments has started a year-long process updating the Michiana on the Move: 2045 Transportation Plan, a long-range transportation plan for the region, including Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall and St. Joseph Counties. This plan acts as a blueprint for how the region will address transportation needs and how federal, state and local funds will be …read more.

Sunday, Aug. 26, marked the official opening ceremony for Habitat for Humanity’s 2018 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, which will see 41 homes in the South Bend and Mishawaka area be built, renovated or repaired. The flurry of activity — particularly during the big build week from Aug. 27-31 — will spotlight the need for affordable housing not only in the South Bend-Mishawaka area, but across the nation and world.

ETNA GREEN — An Etna Green man was recently arrested after he forcibly entered a home. Once inside, he threatened to kill a female victim then head-butted her before running away. Matthew Christopher Hoshal, 26, 222 E. High St., Etna Green, is being charged with residential entry, a level 6 felony; intimidation, a level 6 felony; …read more.