SOUTH WHITLEY — Mistie Potts, assistant professor of educational psychology at Manchester University, recently received a first-place award from the National Association for Gifted Children for her paper, Self-perceived Creativity Across Grade Levels and Conditions. The paper, reviewed by experts in the field and the association’s evaluation panel, won the category for completed research at …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Area leaders gathered at the cafetorium of Lakeland Christian Academy to continue local discussions on strengthening bonds and partnerships between academia and industry. In what was dubbed the Workforce Education Summit, held Tuesday morning, Nov. 27, key players from local schools and businesses met to discuss better ways to prepare today’s students …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. Baker Youth Club is the fourth organization to have successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising $10,000 for their endowment and …read more.

WARSAW — A Burket woman and a Tippecanoe man are facing charges after drugs were found in the vehicle they were traveling in. Cora Gail Warstler, 22, 210 E. South St., Burket, and Douglas E. Marsillett II, 28, 3450 18B Road, Tippecanoe, are both being charged with possession of methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, level 5 …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College and Village at Winona Festival of Music will conclude for the year with two Christmas concerts. This Sunday, Dec. 2, the Grace College Lancer Chorus and String and Guitar Ensemble, First United Methodist Church Choir, and the Lakeland Community Choir & Festival Orchestra will present Christmas in the Village: …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Two were arrested after officers conducted a traffic stop and discovered drugs in a vehicle. Keith Allen Cone, 44, 1582 N. SR 15, Wabash; and Tabitha Marie Davis, 34, 602 S. McClellan St., Warsaw, are each being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class …read more.

WARSAW — Belle Tire Distributors Inc. presented donations to the five participating charities of the Warsaw Choose Your Charity Challenge, a program that took place for two months following the store’s grand opening event. The company has donated a combined total of $10,000 to the following organizations: Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, Baker Youth …read more.

NEW CASTLE – Leesburg native Chet Kammerer is among the newest class for the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.

WARSAW — An Elkhart man pleaded his case that time in jail has helped him to realize his reasons for making the mistakes that landed him in jail. Jacob Scott Yeazel, 38, 25551 Modrell Avenue, Elkhart, was in Kosciusko Circuit Court on Monday, Nov. 26, to receive a sentence for possession of methamphetamine, a level …read more.

By Darla McCammon As I was researching another topic, my daughter happened to find something about the movie “Gone with the Wind” that led me down several rabbit trails, but ultimately, I was able to find some fascinating history. Margaret Mitchell wrote the book, but David O. Selznick made it into an epic film that …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A Pierceton woman was arrested after officers found methamphetamine in her purse. Sarah Elizabeth Elder, 39, 1363 S. CR 450E, Pierceton, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. On Nov. 21, an officer with the Winona Lake Police Department observed a vehicle make an improper lane change on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Are you finding it difficult to celebrate Christmas this year because of the death of your loved one? If so, you are invited to the annual Blue Christmas Service, hosted by Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice. This service is held at 7 p.m. on  Friday, Dec. 21, the longest night of the year. …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman told the court on Monday, Nov. 26, that work and family have combined to help her battle addiction and asked for leniency during sentencing on drug-related charges. Casey Morgan Dunn, 22, 2003 Oakwood Drive, Warsaw, was in Kosciusko County Circuit Court for sentencing on charges of unlawful possession of a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A conversational education panel presentation on senior living solutions as you age will be presented from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, inside the Parkview YMCA at the Center for Healthy Living. It is the last topic in the series Let’s Start A Conversation: Senior Living Solutions As You Age. The topic …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after police say he strangled a woman. The altercation was recorded on a Facebook Live video. Todd Allan Nash, 50, 310 Boston St., Syracuse, is being charged with strangulation, a level 6 felony, and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Nov. 9, an officer with the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces temporary lane restrictions planned for SR 15, between West Levi Lee Road and West CR 600N, on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Motorists can expect one-lane traffic directed by flaggers to facilitate the repair and replacement of roadway sensors. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the northbound lane will …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a special weather statement for Kosciusko County. Moderate snow is impacting the morning commute. Rain continues to change over to snow this morning, with areas of moderate snow reducing visibilities to a mile or less at times. Roads are becoming snow covered, slick and …read more.

WABASH — “Under the Streetlamp” is coming to the Honeywell Center with its “Hip to the Holidays” performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the Ford Theater. Featuring former leading cast members of hit Broadway musicals including “Jersey Boys,” “Under the Streetlamp” is a concert celebration of classic hits of the American Radio Songbook …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library has announced upcoming activities. Teen Book Club Teens in grades 6 through 12 are invited to Teen Book Club on Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. to discuss the book, “Long Way Down,” by Jason Reynolds. This story takes place in sixty seconds, in the time it takes a kid to …read more.

NAPPANEE — The Nappanee Public Library has announced its list of upcoming activities and events. Preschool Story Time — Nov. 28, 10 to 10:45 a.m. (ages 3-5) Children, accompanied by a favorite adult, are invited to have fun with engaging books, songs and activities for a beard story time. Pokemon Club — Nov. 29, 4 …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.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library will hold the following events in November: The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22, for Thanksgiving. The staff at Bell Memorial Public Library want to wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving. Join the library for Story Hour at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library will hold the following events in December: Food for Fines, where overdue fees are exchanged for donations to the Syracuse Food Pantry, goes until Dec. 22. The Syracuse Library is finishing 2018 with some relaxing events. Turkey Creek Readers are reading David Sedaris, with the story that launched his …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library will host the following events in November: Book clubs often stretch us to read books we may have not chosen on our own. Meeting the fourth Monday of each month, Voyager Book Club focuses on a specific genre or subject each month with each member free …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 — A man from Mishawaka and a Nappanee woman are both facing multiple drug-related charges after police made a traffic stop in Warsaw earlier this month. Christopher Aaron Susaraba, 28, 1134 B.J. Street, Mishawaka, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. Jade Renee …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw has announced the final week for loose leaf pick-up. Leaves can be raked to the curb or alley (not in the street) by 7 a.m. and the leaf crews will pick them up on your regular trash day the week of Dec. 3 through Dec. 7. This will be the final …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Silver Lake man was recently arrested after he accepted a ride from a police officer but then denied the ride when the officer informed him he would have to be searched. The man was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Jonathon Lee Carnes, 31, 45 N. Bluegill Road, Silver …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — While organizations and people are collecting toys to donate to this year’s Toys For Tots, sign-up for families wishing to be recipients of this year’s collection will begin next week. Sign-ups will begin Monday, Nov. 26, and continue through Friday, Nov. 30. Hours to sign-up your children to have a merry Christmas …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department has identified the female pedestrian who was struck by a train on Wednesday, Nov. 21. Martha Sharp, 36, Warsaw, was walking on the tracks around 4 p.m. in the area of East Fort Wayne Street. The northbound train struck her backside, which threw her off the train tracks. Sharp …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Fort Wayne man was arrested after writing a $6,000 check that was returned for non-sufficient funds. Jeremiah Donald Lowe, 35, 10333 Monticello Blvd., Fort Wayne, is being charged with check fraud, a level 6 felony. On Oct. 8, a male subject said a check written to him in the amount of $6,000 …read more.

By Chad Cripe, Principal, Tippecanoe Valley High School There are so many awesome things going on at Tippecanoe Valley High School, it will be impossible to include everything in one article. First, the new schedule for this year is working out even better than expected. All high students have seven classes that meet five days …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Pierceton man was recently arrested after police say he strangled a female then took possession of her phone so she could not call 911. Gabriel Lynn Blocher, 44, 7912 E. CR 150S, Pierceton, is being charged with strangulation, a level 6 felony; domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; and interfering in the …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Kelsea Designs has been selected as the 2018 November Member of the Month. Kelsea Designs opened their storefront in downtown Pierceton in 2014. Since then, owner Kelsea DeGaetano has taken an active role in the growing Pierceton Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is honored …read more.

WARSAW — Celebrating the Christmas season year-round, The Party Shop in Warsaw holds a national treasure, one that people from all over the world travel to see. In its 12,000 square foot space, The Party Shop is home to a keepsake ornament museum, the nation’s largest display of back-issue Hallmark collectibles. The museum started in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Village at Winona announced its annual Christmas lighting ceremony to kick off the Christmas season. The ceremony and many family-friendly activities will take place from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, on Park Avenue next to LetterWood Paper Co. The Village at Winona and Toys for Tots have partnered for …read more.

WARSAW — Police received a call that a suspicious vehicle was in the area and that questionable subjects were knocking on the door. The caller said the vehicle left the apartment complex and police located the vehicle and approached, only to find a Burket woman in possession of drugs and paraphernalia. Cora Gail Warstler, 22, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Questa Education Foundation and the K21 Foundation Announced the continued funding of the K21-Questa Scholar program. The program financially supports graduating high school seniors from Kosciusko County who will be majoring in healthcare related fields. Annual funding is available for up to five qualified students that are residents of Kosciusko County and plan …read more.

WARSAW —  The Baker Youth Club has launched two new programs, the STEM Activity Center and an art studio. This launch, combined with the October launch of the ExerGame Room, completes a year-long initiative to offer the kids at BYC additional programming. The STEM Center and new art studio offer unique opportunities for children with …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana has received a $5,000 grant from the K21 Health Foundation in support of our sexual abuse prevention training for volunteers, youth and parents in Kosciusko County.  EMPOWER is designed to increase the awareness of child neglect/abuse risk factors and reduce risks/incidences of maltreatment so our youth …read more.

WARSAW — “​This Black Friday is a special one,” proclaims owner of J.B.’s Furniture, Jon Blackwood. “There will be storewide savings on everything in stock. Some items will be reduced for this one day event below our cost!” Some of the highlights of this year’s sale will include bunkbeds as low as $99, and half …read more.

WARSAW — The staff of Titus Funeral Home is preparing for their third annual holiday remembrance service. The event, held by the funeral home each year on the first Saturday of December, serves as a time for those who have lost a loved one or loved ones to gather in their memory. This year’s remembrance …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man is facing drug felonies after police were called to investigate an incident at the Economy Inn. Carlos Alejandro Garcia, 41, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony, and possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony. On Nov. 19, an officer with the Warsaw Police …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alpaca Pride 4-H project will be hosting a Breakfast with Santa fundraiser at Warsaw Applebee’s from 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. The cost is $8 per person, with children 2 and under free. Tickets can be purchased at Latte Lounge any day, with a table set up from …read more.

WARSAW — Around 6:02 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.21, emergency responders were called to a fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of US 30 and Commerce Drive, Warsaw. The deceased has been identified as Wendy Eileen Coulstring, 55, Warsaw.  The Warsaw Police Department is asking for anyone that witnessed the crash to contact the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

WARSAW — A female pedestrian was killed after she was struck by a vehicle on US 30. Shortly after 6 p.m. tonight, Nov. 21, emergency responders were dispatched to a pedestrian accident on US 30, near Commerce Drive, Warsaw. The female pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Chevrolet Equinox. Initially, a medical helicopter was called to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — As millions of Americans flood the nation’s highways this Thanksgiving travel holiday, Indiana State Police will join forces with peer law enforcement agencies in other states as part of Operation C.A.R.E. Operation C.A.R.E., short for Combined Accident Reduction Effort, reduces crashes by enforcing laws relating to impaired driving, seat belts, speeding and young-adult …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services and Liberty Sewing Circle have teamed up again to offer thanks and show appreciation to local veterans. The Threads of Valor quilt presentation was held Wednesday, Nov.21, at the Kosciusko County Senior Center, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw.   Liberty Sewing Circle consists of a group of ladies from …read more.

WARSAW — Emergency crews responded to an incident involving the north-south train tracks where a female pedestrian has been reportedly struck by a moving train. According to officials at the scene, a female suffered head injuries when she was struck while attempting to cross tracks. County dispatch called out EMS units and crews from the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Hepatitis A is a viral infection that affects the liver. People who are becoming ill with hepatitis A can pass on the disease to others before they have any signs of illness. Symptoms begin 15 to 50 days after exposure, usually at about one month. Symptoms of hepatitis A include loss of appetite, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business at the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 20, focused on a new law enforcement footage rate scale ordinance and the potential for a new IT provider for the town. Town Marshal Ben Sanders told the council that he’s been talking with other local law enforcement agencies and town marshals on charging …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Loretta Walls loved Pierceton. She was born and raised in east Warsaw. Walls adored the people and was very involved in the community throughout her life. She passed away in October 2016, but her legacy lives on because of her generosity. She left $150,000 to the Pierceton Nutrition Site, a favorite local …read more.

MENTONE — The driver of a black Chevrolet pickup truck that crashed and rolled into a cornfield near Mentone Tuesday night, Nov. 20, blamed the accident on loose gravel, according to police. Cassandra S. Schnitz, 31, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, was driving a black 2007 Silverado eastbound on CR 100S just east of SR …read more.

WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation Board meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 20, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer asked board members to give input regarding which items on the Central Park Master Plan they deem most important. Warsaw Parks Board President Steve Haines immediately stated that renovation of the Center Lake Pavilion to include office …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College invites the community to shop at the fifth annual Night Market from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, in the Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Night Market is an alternative Christmas shopping experience that offers the public a chance to purchase hand-crafted gifts from local and international …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia was on vacation, but a letter he wrote to the Syracuse Town Council announcing his retirement was read during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 20. DeJulia has been town manager for 12 years. The council accepted DeJulia’s retirement letter. Town Council President Bill Musser said …read more.

WARSAW — “​This Black Friday is a special one,” proclaims owner of J.B.’s Furniture, Jon Blackwood. “There will be storewide savings on everything in stock. Some items will be reduced for this one day event below our cost!” Some of the highlights of this year’s sale will include bunkbeds as low as $99, and half …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council and members of the community attending its monthly regular meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 20, heard the first presentation on a proposed roundabout that the town hopes will dress up its northwestern entrance, as well as provide fluidity for incoming and outgoing traffic. Representatives from A & Z …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council got a lot of business done in a short amount of time at its monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Nov. 20, in the North Webster Community Center. Council approved three items and heard progress on other issues. Council agreed for Dixie Haven Resort to continue its agreement to manage …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital, a member of the Lutheran Health Network, has added nurse practitioner Lisa Guzman, FNP-BC, to its medical staff. Guzman will be working with patients at the KCH Cancer Care Center, 1520 Provident Drive, Warsaw. Guzman has more than 30 years of extensive cancer care and palliative care experience. During her …read more.

In the mid-1990s, Swanson was the first recipient of a Habitat for Humanity home in Warsaw. While receiving a home through Habitat is by no means a handout, as hundreds of hours of sweat equity along with regular mortgage payments come along with the program, Swanson understands the opportunity she was given nearly a quarter-century ago and is determined to continue paying it forward.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee dropped its season-opener with Fairfield Tuesday night, but there was plenty to build on in that 51-40 loss.

WARSAW — Seventy-two cases of food staples were donated Monday, Nov. 19, to Our Father’s House, at their new location, 2112 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. This was a community service project for S.A.L. Squadron 49, and funded in part by McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, prior to the opening of the new dining room at Our Father’s …read more.

CROMWELL — After tabling the discussion of additional sewers around Eastshore and Northshore drives last month, Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District has focused its energy on reversing flow from the town of Syracuse. Just last week, the board signed off on $4.1 million in bonds to update current facilities in order to allow the additional …read more.

MENTONE — Emergency first responders reacted late Tuesday afternoon to a single-vehicle rollover crash on West CR 100S in westerns Kosciusko County that injured two women. The black Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling eastbound on CR 100S near SR 19 when the driver apparently lost control of the vehicle, causing it to strike and sever …read more.

SYRACUSE — An already quite large craft bazaar will be expanding this year to include more vendors. The annual Wawasee Middle School Christmas Craft Bazaar, a fundraiser for the school’s PTO, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the school, 9850 SR 13, south of Syracuse. This year’s bazaar …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has awarded much-needed funding to help with the continuing education of four of its own. At the regular meeting of the WCS board of trustees Monday night, Nov. 19, the board congratulated Joshua Wall, David Burden, April Fitterling and Brad Gutwein as recipients of the scholarship designed to help WCS …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In observance of Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, Warsaw city offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23. Thursday’s trash route will be serviced Wednesday, Nov. 21 and Friday’s will be serviced Monday, Nov. 26. All other routes will remain the same. Town of Winona Lake offices will also be closed …read more.

MENTONE — A Mentone man is facing charges after allegedly choking a female and destroying property when he became upset because the female was not answering her phone. Killian Chase Hilliard, 22, 506 W. Main St., Mentone, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under the age of 16 present, a level 6 …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Goshen woman was arrested after strangling a female at the Frog Tavern. Yadira Cabrales, 21, 60354 Missouri Ave., Goshen, is being charged with strangulation and battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, both level 6 felonies. On Oct. 28, an officer with the Syracuse Police Department responded to a report of a battery …read more.

SYRACUSE — At the monthly meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee Monday, Nov. 19, Executive Director Megan McClellan informed members the Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation doubled its previous $150,000 grant to the Conklin Bay trail construction project, bringing its total donation to $300,000. The endowment comes in response to higher than expected costs, roughly $2 million …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The ladies of the FWC Church in Fort Wayne have big hearts for the Beaman Home. They prepared a basket or bag filled with comforting and pampering goodies for each of the Beaman Home staff. Each staff member drew a number to determine which basket they would receive. Baskets and bags were themed …read more.

WARSAW — There is plenty of ambiguity and confusion to go around in light of a recent report that accused Warsaw Community Schools of violating state law when it held two meetings last week to try to ratify a contract with the teacher’s union. The WCS board of trustees met last Thursday with the purpose …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of a new endowment fund. The Clarence and Louise Cook Endowment Fund for Mobile Meals was established by an anonymous donor to provide annual support for the Mobile Meals Program.   Mobile Meals is a meal delivery service offered by Kosciusko County Senior …read more.

WARSAW — “​This Black Friday is a special one,” proclaims owner of J.B.’s Furniture, Jon Blackwood. “There will be storewide savings on everything in stock. Some items will be reduced for this one day event below our cost!” Some of the highlights of this year’s sale will include bunkbeds as low as $99, and half …read more.

Jeffrey Rowe of Umbaugh & Associates, left, addresses Warsaw resident Chad Zartman’s questions during the public hearing. WARSAW — A long Warsaw Common Council meeting held last night, Nov. 19, was full of public discussion and ended with the sewage rate and charges ordinance passing 5-2, with the exact same people voting for and against …read more.

WARSAW — The 25th annual Toy Time consignment sale is coming soon. To consign or donate your quality, gently used toys, simply bring them to the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10 through Thursday, Dec. 13. Proceeds from the Toy Time sale benefit Combined Community Services’ Toy Give Away …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Milford man was recently arrested after he and a minor stole and fraudulently used a credit card. Adam Robert Allen, 19, 404 W. Section St., Milford, is being charged with six counts of fraud, level 6 felonies; resisting arrest, a class A misdemeanor; disorderly conduct, a class B misdemeanor; and theft, a class A …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw is partnering with Haas Automation and Haas Factory Outlet Indiana to provide high-quality education and training focused on advanced machining.  The Gene Haas Foundation recently awarded $10,000 to the Ivy Tech Foundation for scholarships to fund machine tool technology training at Ivy Tech Warsaw’s Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man can possibly work his way out from behind bars after getting multiple suspended sentences in drug and theft-related charges on Monday, Nov. 19. Ridley L. Brown, 39, 502 Oldfather St., Warsaw, was facing two counts of possession of methamphetamine, both level 6 felonies; two counts of possession of paraphernalia, both …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Questa Education Foundation is announcing an earlier application for high school seniors that are accepted early into Questa’s partnering institutions, or for college freshman currently enrolled. The application will open on Nov. 15, 2018, and remain open until Feb. 1, 2019. Questa’s partner schools include Grace College, Huntington University, Purdue Fort Wayne, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Elementary School and its PTO are partnering together this holiday season to bring extra Christmas cheer to those in need through a Christmas assistance program. While preparing for a joyous holiday celebration with friends and family, it’s important to reflect in the joy and blessing in your own life while …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced to the Indiana Department of Corrections for drug and identity deception charges, despite asking to be allowed to serve time locally so he can receive treatment for mental health issues. Adam S. Fulton, 35, 732 N. Lake St., Warsaw, appeared in Kosciusko Circuit Court on Monday, Nov. 19, …read more.

WARSAW —  Nextremity Solutions, Inc., a strategic commercialization organization with a focus on the musculoskeletal space, located in “the orthopedic capital of the world,” Warsaw, announced it ranked 331st on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. Nextremity Solutions, …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman could avoid jail time, aside from the few days she’s already served in jail, stemming from an incident in 2017, where a large quantity of drugs and paraphernalia were found at her residence. Tina Lynn Prater, 51, 1022 E. Market St., Warsaw, was initially charged with dealing methamphetamine, a level …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — For nearly 15 years, a program called Peace Keepers has been providing support to students through the group mostly likely to relate — fellow students. Students at Whitko Jr.-Sr. High School in grades seven through 12 provide a positive force inside the walls of the school. Peace Keepers are first responders to …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was arrested after police responded to a reported drug overdose. Latasha Sue Ibarra, 26, 3457 W. CR 100S, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of a narcotic drug, both level 6 felonies. Latasha Sue Ibarra According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, officers responded to a …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — A driver and passenger died in a single vehicle accident early Saturday morning on Johnson Road and CR 150N in Whitley County. Heather J. Jackson, 33, Fort Wayne, and a passenger in her vehicle, Kenneth Baker, 28, Fort Wayne, both died of blunt force trauma in the accident. The accident occurred at …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Jeffery Allen Price, 42, Plymouth, has been charged with two counts of sexual misconduct, level 5 felonies, following an investigation of a report of sexual misconduct that was said to have occurred between Price, a jail employee and two female inmates in custody at the time. Price turned himself in to the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Kendall Lovejoy’s most vivid childhood memories took place on the farm, owned and operated by his grandfather just outside his hometown of Archbold, a small farming community in northwestern Ohio. Now a freshman agribusiness student at Grace College, Lovejoy represents the best and brightest of agriculture’s future. Lovejoy and his peers in …read more.

WARSAW — Christina M. Swinehart, 34, Vicksburg, Mich., asked the court for a suspended sentence so she could continue supporting her children. But the court saw differently and sentenced her to four concurrent three-year sentences in the Kosciusko County Jail. Swinehart appeared in Kosciusko Superior Court 1, Thursday, Nov. 15. on four counts of burglary, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee’s robotics team broke the robotics skills world record twice, won the tournament championship, robotics skills champion, and qualified another team for state in the Wawasee High School varsity gym Saturday, Nov. 17. “This was an amazing tournament,” said Jed Wandland, head coach of the robotics team. “Wawasee took the top four spots …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian Academy performed a community outreach “Free to Serve” project Wednesday, Nov. 14. The entire LCA student body was involved in the event, as the students went out in small groups to serve the Winona Lake community by cleaning up parks and raking leaves.  LCA Director of Development Scott Wiley said …read more.

KOSCIUSKO— Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a motor vehicle traffic crash on SR 15 at Monoquet Road near Warsaw. One male subject sustained serious injuries and a female passenger was also injured in the leaving the scene collision. Emergency personnel responded at approximately midnight Sunday, Nov. 18, to a personal injury moped crash. The crash involved …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Anything that can go wrong has gone wrong aboard the S.S. Amore, a not-so-luxurious honeymoon cruise ship. Captain Giovanni Della Robbia is trying to calm the passengers, with the assistance of the cruise director Gina. You will join the crew on talent night aboard the Amore. Just when it looks like the cruise …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library is forgiving overdue fines in exchange for a donation to the food pantry. A popular seasonal opportunity is offered for people who have fines on Syracuse items that have been returned late. Beginning on Nov. 19 and running through Dec. 22, food and non-perishable household items will be converted …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 its list of upcoming activities and events. Recipe Swap — Nov. 19, 7 to 8 p.m. (adults) Patrons can exchange favorite recipes and collect some new favorites. Each month has a theme. In November, participants can bring a dish made with sweet potatoes, try other dishes and …read more.

By Susie Bolland Children’s Department Do you believe? I believe! This is my favorite time of year. It’s a time when people are a bit more kind and generous to each other. The air is more crisp and refreshing. The beautiful snow is a blanket of sparkles everywhere it touches. The magic of Christmas is …read more.

WARSAW — One person was injured in a moped accident on SR 15, near Tecomet in Warsaw. At approximately midnight Sunday, Nov. 18, Plain Township Fire Department and Leesburg EMS responded to a report of a moped accident in the area of 3813 N. SR 15, Warsaw. Dispatch advised the operator of the moped, identified …read more.