FORT WAYNE — On Friday, Oct. 19, Leesburg Elementary School fifth-grade students visited the Junior Achievement BizTown in Fort Wayne. JA BizTown is an indoor mini-city, complete with a bank, city hall and multiple businesses. Students undergo a simulation experience in which they work a job, earn a salary, and purchase goods. Students must interact …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Lioness Club is still accepting vendors for its Nov. 3 Christmas bazaar that will be held at the North Webster Community Center. The event will be from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. There are currently more than 30 vendors and room for more. Lunch will be available for vendors and customers …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A North Webster man is facing charges after allegedly taking items from a store without paying for them. Bradley Ray Slone, 31, 208 S. Harrison St., North Webster, is being charged with theft, a class A misdemeanor; and sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Noah Beckner, son of Brand and Gina Beckner, recently completed his Eagle Scout project at the North Webster American Legion Post No. 253. Beckner’s project was to paint the shed located on the Legion property that needed painted. Beckner organized other Scouts of Troop 726 and sponsored a fundraiser to raise the …read more.

MILFORD — Mitchell Andrew Reynolds, 27, 1217 Magnolia Ave., Elkhart, and Scott Noble, 26, 14290 US 6, Syracuse, have been charged with arson in connection with the July 29 house fire at 109 S. James St., Milford. The fire heavily damaged the residence, which was unoccupied. The home has since been demolished and a vacant …read more.

WARSAW — Local youth in grades 7-12 will have an opportunity to landscape a portion of the Kosciusko County fairgrounds with their own design in the new Kosciusko County 4-H Landscape Challenge.  In this series of workshops, youth will work in teams to learn design elements, budgeting, software and more pertaining to landscaping, and the …read more.

WARSAW — Police were able to identify a man already in custody as someone who shoplifted from the Warsaw Walmart weeks earlier, thanks to a tattoo on his arm. Ronald R. Spaulding, 52, 1520 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, is charged with theft, a class A misdemeanor, and theft with a prior conviction, a level 6 …read more.

WARSAW — Sarah Anderson, medical aesthetician and certified laser technician at the Kauffman Medi Spa, Inc., completed advanced training for PCA Skin, the originator of advanced blended chemical peels and an industry leader in the development of effective skin care treatments. This all-day seminar discussed advanced peel applications as well as skincare options for patients …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Christmas is not that far away and everyone can use a little extra cash, or even Christmas Bucks, to make the season extra joyful. So come out and visit participating merchants for the annual Christmas Bucks drawing for a chance of winning some of the $2,000 in Christmas Bucks to be given …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — An arrest was made Monday, Oct. 22, in Plymouth following a lengthy investigation conducted by officers of the Marshall County undercover narcotics investigation team. Matthew C.Moreland, 34, Plymouth, was arrested on warrants for dealing methamphetamine and dealing a controlled substance. Moreland was arrested by Marshall County Sheriff’s Patrolmen Joseph Giordano and Anthony …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Interra Credit Union is once again holding its annual fall food drive through Oct. 31. Donations of food, personal care items and monetary gifts will be collected and distributed throughout the five-county area served by the credit union’s 15 offices. To get the momentum started, Interra employees have been donating items and monetary …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals has filed complaints against a Burket couple and an Akron resident for violation of zoning ordinances. Both suits were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 Monday, Oct. 22. Should the courts find in favor of the BZA and maximum fines be assessed, the penalties combined will amount …read more.

LEESBURG — A Leesburg man is facing charges after allegedly stealing guns and a vehicle.  Adrian Crabb, 19, 155 EMS B43 Lane, Leesburg, is being charged with auto theft and two counts of theft of a firearm, all level 6 felonies. On Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, a Michigan State police officer advised that he had …read more.

SYRACUSE — Three candidates seeking the only contested Wawasee School Board seat this year appeared at a forum hosted by the Wawasee Community Educators Association Tuesday evening, Oct. 23, in the lecture room at Wawasee Middle School. Mary Lou Dixon, the incumbent for District 2 covering Turkey Creek Township is being opposed by Steven Baut …read more.

By Deb Miller Counselor, Akron Elementary School AKRON — Akron and Mentone Elementary schools are helping students build positive relationships with other students in different grades and with staff members through family groups. The purpose of family groups is for students to interact with others in different classes and grades, to help promote the sense …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation is again participating in the annual Speak Up survey. It is a national research project from Project Tomorrow. It is an easy way for students to share their opinions on technology and learning, career exploration and more. Students, parents and teachers can share their concerns about technology use, tell …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A Warsaw man was arrested after stealing scrapped air conditioning units from Collier’s Heating and Cooling. Joshua Wayne Alair Galvin, 38, 920 Anchorage Road 101, Warsaw, is being charged with theft, a class A misdemeanor; and sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony. On Tuesday, July 24, an officer with the Winona …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that SR 14, between South CR 250W and South CR 200W, near the town of Silver Lake, is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, weather permitting. The closure will allow Norfolk Southern to rebuild the railroad crossing. The official detour is SR 15 to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Bloomington man is facing local charges after police say he resisted law enforcement with his vehicle and attempted to discard a bag of marijuana. Emmanuel Castillo, 25, 104 E. Kirkwood Ave., Apt. 211, Bloomington, is being charged with possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; resisting law enforcement using a vehicle, a …read more.

WARSAW — Fall leaf pick-up in the corporate city limits of Warsaw will begin Monday, Oct. 29. Large piles of leaves raked to the curb or alley by 7 a.m. will be picked up on your regular trash day. Please do not put sticks or other trash in the leaf piles. Small piles will need …read more.

From left are Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert, Board members Matt Dick, Heather Reichenbach and Jeremy Mullins, Science Teacher Mark Riege, Board Members Jay Baumgartner and Randy Polston, Zimmer Biomet’s Brian Mimnaugh and Board Member Dan Metzger. WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees heard a presentation Monday night, Oct. 22, about a partnership between …read more.

BEAVER DAM LAKE — Firefighting units from Burket and Mentone were called to a trailer fire near Beaver Dam Lake late Tuesday morning, Oct. 23. Kosciusko County dispatchers called out Burket EMS and firefighters at 11:45 a.m. for a trailer located at 9020 S. Smalley Lane in Seward Township. Burket almost immediately called for a …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The North Manchester Public Library has received a grant in the amount of $7,099 to purchase a new microfilm machine for its Indiana Room. “We are thrilled to be able to offer enhanced viewing of our microfilm to of our patrons,” stated Amy Acree, director of the North Manchester Public Library. “The …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools announced on Monday, Oct. 22, that former radio personality Jay Michaels has been named the new director for the Warsaw Performing Arts Center. Michaels assumed the role beginning Oct. 2. Michaels began his career as a radio personality and has worked in several different capacities on and off the air …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The fourth annual “Build a Home-Run and Walk” 5k benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County had its best fundraising year yet. $4,690 was raised with the help of a record-breaking 23 sponsors and 50 runners/walkers. The family-friendly event was held on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Trails of Winona Lake. The check …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals heard one use variance and four variances from development standards at its monthly meeting held Monday, Oct. 22. Petitioner Jerry Ryan of Ryan Motors requested a use variance to allow an auto sales shop to be located within a C-2 zoning district. The property is located at …read more.

WARSAW — On Tuesday, Oct. 30, David C. Kolbe will moderate a panel discussion entitled “Beyond Race and Color in Our Tribal Times.” The event will take place at the Warsaw Community Public Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The panelists are Cliff Dent, a descendant of South Carolina slaves from Phoenix, Ariz.; and Don …read more.

MENTONE — A Mentone man was placed under arrest when police reported he fired shots at another man’s vehicle and also rammed the vehicle with his own car. Kevin Franklin Good, 21, 5915 W. Martin Drive, Mentone, was charged with criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, a level 6 felony; criminal mischief, a class B …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Beginning Band recently held its first concert of the 2018-2019 school year. The students performed traditional band classics to a full audience. “The students did a fantastic job in preparing for their first concert, they looked and sounded great,” said Joseph Peloza, middle school band director. Peloza said he …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Marion man was sentenced Monday, Oct. 22, in the Kosciusko Circuit Court on charges related to home improvement fraud. When the scheduled plea sentencing began this morning, James Michael Duncan Jr., 41, 916 E. 29th St., Marion, requested, through his attorney Matt Buehler, that he be allowed to file a motion to …read more.

WARSAW — The Freaky 5k event is set for Saturday, Oct. 27. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the K21 Health Pavilion, 1515 Provident Court, Warsaw. There will be a brief program at 9 a.m. and the race/walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. The race will be chip-timed. If you are interested in this event there are …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man faces felony charges after police say he stole 60 firearms. The same man was arrested last week after he was found in possession of drugs and a firearm while driving. Todd Henry Shumaker, 33, 712 South Side Drive, Warsaw, is facing charges of burglary, a level 5 felony, and theft, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — REAL Services announced the launch of their very popular program, Elves for Elders. Volunteer elves adopt an area senior, purchase much-needed gifts from a wish list and then share the joy of the season as they deliver the presents and watch the sheer joy on the faces of these wonderful women and men …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A local man is facing domestic battery charges after police say a custody change became violent. Donald Lee Chichester, 44, with addresses of Syracuse and Leesburg, is being charged with domestic battery with a child present, a level 6 felony, and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Oct. 1, an officer with the …read more.

LEESBURG — Kosciusko County Board of Realtors recently celebrated its 70th anniversary and hosted a social event at Tippy Creek Winery, Leesburg. Members of KBOR, county and city officials and associates of the organization participated in the social event with close to 100 attending. The evening featured hors d’oeuvres, cake desserts, including a birthday cake …read more.

WARSAW — Kauffman Medi Spa, Inc. announces the winners of the recent Fall into Pink Sale prize packages. Over $5,000 in prizes for services and products were awarded. A portion of the special event’s proceeds will be donated to HeartStrings Sisters, an organization that provides mammograms to women in need. The event brought attention to …read more.

The following is a list of trick-or-treat times and Halloween events that Ink Free News has gathered from the community. To add an event to the list, please email all information to [email protected]. Atwood Atwood’s trick-or-treating will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27.   Bourbon Bourbon’s trick-or-treating will be from 5 to …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Have you ever wondered what a day is like at Lakeland Christian Academy? Now you can find out. LCA is hosting its fifth annual Fall Break Day at LCA from 8:15 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Lakeland Christian Academy, 1093 S. CR 250E, Winona Lake. Oct. 24 through 26 …read more.

By Amy Mann Children’s Services “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Does anyone really believe that? Anti-bullying initiatives have become a nationwide crusade. Has the push to create a world free of harassment eliminated bullying in schools, neighborhoods, or families? It has not, according to statistics. The CDC …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library will host the following events in October: Lights Out At The Library Giveaway Make sure you visit the library in October and enter a drawing to win a “Dragons Love Tacos” book and toy set. Everyone can enter. Just enter once during the month of October. Winners will be …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.

CLAY TOWNSHIP — Four candidates are running for seats on the Clay Township advisory board. Republican incumbents Donald L. Morris, Daniel E. Willis and Danny D. Ransbottom, along with Democratic candidate Adam Hyde are competing for the three available positions.  Republican incumbent Helen Brown will run unopposed for the township trustee seat.   Donald Morris Morris …read more.

SYRACUSE — While the winds blew strong and a few rain drops fell, including some snow and sleet, at least one of the trails on the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation property sheltered walkers from the elements and provided a Falltastic Trail Walk Saturday afternoon. Today was the first of two opportunities to participate in the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Monroe Township Advisory Board members and Township Trustee face no competition in the fall election. Republican candidates for the Advisory Board include Donald L. Ellison, Sonya Hathaway, and Patrick Landrigan. Republican Stephanie Cloud is running unopposed for the position of Monroe Township Trustee. Donald L. Ellison Ellison previously served on the Monroe …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — While the kids are out of school for fall break, bring them to Family Bingo at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at North Webster Community Public Library. It’s easy to play for children of all ages with lots of chances to win. Everyone goes home with multiple prizes. At 4 p.m. Monday, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory held its open house today, Oct. 20, for its newest fire station. Station 3, located at 620 W. CR 200S, Warsaw, has been operational since mid-September and is manned 24 hours a day. The new station houses a Lutheran EMS ambulance and is also near Warsaw Community Church and Eisenhower …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Kosciusko County. The advisory will be in effect from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. Northwest winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour will gust to around 45 miles per hour this afternoon and early evening. Isolated stronger gusts to around …read more.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library will have an augmented reality sandbox Nov. 1-21 during regular library hours in the upper level gallery. This tool combines 3D visualization applications with a hands-on sandbox exhibit. Participants can create topography models by shaping real sand, which is then augmented in real time by an elevation color map, topographic …read more.

LARWILL — Contentious issues in the southwestern Whitley County/southeastern Kosciusko County school corporation of Whitko Community Schools has fostered a larger than usual number of candidates for that school district’s school board. The field of six candidates, which includes one incumbent, are vying for two slots on a board, which has been challenged in recent …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 — A message of needing to fail before succeeding and being in uncomfortable situations before something awesome can happen were among the messages conveyed in the first presentation of Chautauqua-Wawasee’s two day conference “You’re Not Alone: Battling stigmas and overcoming obstacles.” Bobby Bones presented 50 minutes of comedy performance and motivational talk at Oakwood …read more.

WARSAW — Despite the fall chill in the air, families bundled up for the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s Fall Family Fun event at Lucerne Park, 800 N. Park Ave., on Friday, Oct. 19. Adults and kids alike enjoyed fall activities during the event. Attendees were able to go on a hay ride, listen to …read more.

CLAYPOOL — At approximately 6:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, Seward Township Burket Volunteer and Mentone Fire Departments responded to a structure fire near Beaver Dam Lake at 7374 W. Upper Bensart Drive, Claypool. According to firefighters on the scene, no one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown at this …read more.

LEESBURG — During the month of October, Leesburg Elementary School kindergarten and first graders were invited to the Plain Township Fire Station. The volunteer fire fighters volunteered to teach Leesburg students about fire safety. During the presentation, students learned about smoke detectors, the importance of a safe meeting place and what to do in the …read more.

PIERCETON — A groundbreaking ceremony for the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County’s new facility was held today, Oct. 19. The new shelter, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton, is slated to be open summer 2019. The goal is to have the basic framework for the facility installed by late December of this year. …read more.

WARSAW — Parkview Warsaw is pleased to welcome Caitlin Ryser, MD, to its group of specialized physicians. Dr. Ryser, who has more than a decade of experience in obstetrics and gynecology, is welcoming new patients to her practice at the Parkview Warsaw facility. “It’s wonderful to be able to offer my patients the convenience of …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Local volunteers swarmed all over the expansive Gordon Recreation Center on the Grace College campus this week to pack care packages for starving children in Africa and thousands of Warsaw Community Schools students donned hair nets and joined the fray. “I wanted to do this so I could help starving children in …read more.

WARSAW— Lutheran Health Network KCH welcomes Stephanie Fribley, PA-C to the MedStat Urgent Care and Occupational Health clinic located at 1500 Provident Drive, Warsaw. Fribley received a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Findlay, in Findlay, Ohio. She brings a wealth of experience in pediatrics, women’s health, internal medicine, general surgery and …read more.

WARSAW — The majority of the Warsaw Board of Works meeting held today, Oct. 19, was spent discussing wastewater business. The board approved to tentatively award the wastewater plant expansion bid to Kokosing Industrial, Westerville, Ohio. Kokosing presented the lowest bid at $25,710,750. It was noted that this bid was responsive to the bid specifications and came …read more.

SYRACUSE — The location for a new marina was finally approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday night, Oct. 18. The board approved Boatworks USA’s petition for an exception for the purpose of allowing a marina with watercraft sales and service in a commercial district. The property is located at …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.” Kosciusko Literacy Services is the third organization to have successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising $10,000 for their …read more.

SYRACUSE — Two were arrested after officers discovered drugs at a residence. Tara Michelle Akers, 27, 957 N. Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. Kegan Charles Young, 203 S. …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  The Dr. Dane A. Miller Science Complex, located on Grace College’s campus, is now home to a lush array of succulent plants, including sedum and allium varieties – but these thirsty and cold-hardy plants are not in the landscaping; they are on the roof.  The green roof at Grace College is innovative …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Rebecca Kubacki and Randy Girod, both from Syracuse, had their names added to the list of recipients of the Kosciusko County Republican Man and Woman of the Year awards. The duo was announced as the 2018 recipients at the annual Kosciusko County Republican Man and Woman of the Year dinner Thursday evening. The …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after resisting arrest, attempting to take an officer’s handgun and beating an officer while armed with a knife. Humberto Joaquin Lara, Jr., 30, 415 W. Porter St., Warsaw, is being charged with battery resulting in bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, a level 5 felony; battery while …read more.

SYRACUSE — Paths of people cross in various ways. For the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, crossing paths with Dr. Jerry Sweeten has resulted in a relationship and opportunity to gather data for future direction of the foundation. Sweeten will be overseeing a watershed ecology study for WACF. Sweeten and his team will place five sophisticated …read more.

WARSAW — Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne, located at Coliseum Campus, 3800 N. Anthony Blvd.; Warsaw, located at 2545 Silvers Crossing; and 38 other sites in Indiana to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The event is …read more.

WARSAW — In support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Mary Kay Foundation announced it is awarding $3 million in grants to 150 domestic violence shelters across the country. Beaman Home has received a $20,000 unrestricted grant to support local survivors of domestic violence in Kosciusko, Fulton and Marshall Counties. This year’s distribution brings the Foundation’s …read more.

WARSAW — The Ranch Road railroad crossing is scheduled to be closed Friday, Oct. 19, to allow Norfolk Southern to finish the rail crossing. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, including CR 200S. CR 200S will be open on Friday with crews finishing some work.

  SHIPSHEWANA — A group of students from Edgewood Middle School are attending events at the Michiana Event Center in Shipshewana this week to receive a valuable, hands-on education in a variety of subjects. “I was able to take 10 students from my Computer Science for Innovators & Makers course to help with the Masquerade …read more.

WARSAW — As the removal of leaves at Oakwood Cemetery will begin soon, it is being requested that all non-adhered decorations be removed as soon as possible.  Urns with flowers on foundations and monument bases as well as saddles (flower arrangements on top of monuments) do not need to be removed.  Winter/Christmas decorations may be …read more.

WARSAW — A Granger man was sentenced in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 for burglary and invasion of privacy after police said he entered the home of a woman from whom he was ordered to stay away. Darrell Isaiah Spice, 37, 51091 Covington Shores, Granger, pleaded guilty earlier this year to burglary, a level 6 …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present Fall Family Fun, a free event for the entire family from 6-8 p.m. on Friday Oct.19, in Lucerne Park on Pike Lake.  Everyone who attends will have the opportunity to enjoy hayrides, a live bat and educational display, library stories, crafts, …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Historical Society’s 53rd annual banquet was held at the Center Lake Pavilion Wednesday, Oct. 17.  “The Ambrose Bierce Story” was presented by Edgewood Middle School students Jason Benyousky, Keller Bailey and Ryun Hoffert, winners of the coveted Civil War prize at the National History Day competition held at the University …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — An explosion of a personal watercraft that injured a 15-year-old teen at a Tippecanoe Lake marina in May has resulted in a lawsuit. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages. Evan Tucker Campbell, a minor and through his parents, Darren and Nancy Campbell have filed a complaint for damages against Shortsleeve Motorsports LLC, …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Farmers and Artisans Market’s outdoor season is coming to an end on Oct. 20. The market is celebrating the end of a great season by having a Fall Festival. In addition to all the weekly vendors, the Fall Festival, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., will offer the community a day …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — A tour of three projects in cooperation between farmers, landowners, The Watershed Foundation and partners to reduce sediment and pollution flowing into waterways was held in June and again Oct. 13. The tour focused on two water and sediment control basins, grassy waterways and a bioswale. The trip was along the …read more.

The following is a list of trick-or-treat times and Halloween events that Ink Free News has gathered from the community. To add an event to the list, please email all information to [email protected]. Atwood Atwood’s trick-or-treating will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27.   Bourbon Bourbon’s trick-or-treating will be from 5 to …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Fire Department is excited to announce its annual Fire Prevention Open House happening this Saturday, Oct. 20, to celebrate Fire Prevention Week. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pierceton Fire Department, members of the communities can expect to have an afternoon packed full of free family fun. Activities will …read more.

LINCOLN, Neb. – Warsaw’s Trace Hansen was recently inducted into the Roller Skating Hall of Fame.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County 4-H group has been practicing for its very own food challenge, right along the lines of famous television shows like “MasterChef” and “Chopped.” Students in third through eighth grades have been given the opportunity to learn a variety of cooking skills and then put these skills to the test in the Indyouth Food Challenge.

The election for township advisory board and trustee for Jefferson Township, Plain Township, Tippecanoe Township, Turkey Creek Township and Van Buren Township has a variety of candidates running. Candidates for Jefferson Township were unopposed while other townships have races just for the advisory board, township trustee or both. Jefferson Township By Elisa Walker The Jefferson …read more.

WARSAW — A couple of years ago Carolyn Shumaker was looking for something to do and noticed an advertisement the Kosciusko County Genealogical Society Library was looking for volunteers. Already interested in genealogy research, it was a natural fit and she has enjoyed spending the time helping at the library. Shumaker, of Warsaw, works from …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The discussion on unpaid ordinance fines was continued during the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 16. Town Attorney John Barrett told the council that letters were sent to citizens with ordinance fines. There are eight citizens in the town with unpaid violations. “Depending on how the council wishes to handle these issues, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Recently the North Webster American Legion was one of the stops for the National Commander’s “Operation Race 100.” American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad and American Legion Auxiliary National President Kathy Dungan were among those making the stop in North Webster for dinner. The mission of Operation Race 100 was to conduct …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s third annual Falltastic Trail Walk is scheduled both days from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 21. It’s a great way for adults and children to get outside and enjoy nature. The trails are located on the WACF Levinson-Labrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center, 11586 …read more.

    WARSAW — An open house will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, for the newest fire station of Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. The open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a dedication ceremony at noon. The event will include a flag raising, dedication by Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer, remarks from …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club is holding a food drive this month for food pantries in Syracuse and North Webster. Winter is quickly approaching, and the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club wants to make sure that no one in the community goes without food. Drop-off locations for food donations include Shopko, Dynamic Spine and Rehab Center, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A young man with quick instincts was praised Tuesday night, Oct. 16 by the Winona Lake Police Department and the town board. Remington Swanson, 18, received a Certificate of Recognition during the regular monthly meeting of the Winona Lake Town Board as a result of his actions at a traffic accident on …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Nicole L. Croy, photographer and visual artist from Churubusco, will present her exhibit “Exploring The World of Handmade Pinhole Cameras” on Friday, Oct. 26, at an opening reception in the Mount Memorial Hall Art Gallery, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake. Croy will give an artist talk at 7 p.m., with the reception …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved the 2019 budget of $4,069,580 during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 16. Also approved were appropriations of $2,000 from the general police fund for confidential funds and $107,000 from local road and street for engineering purposes. The council also approved transferring $40,219.16 from the local road and …read more.

WARSAW — Employees of Warsaw Community Schools may soon be experiencing fewer issues when clocking in and out for work. The school corporation’s chief technology officer told the Board of School Trustees at its monthly work session on Tuesday, Oct. 16, that a computer program by a company called Kronos would be getting an overhaul, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is preparing to launch a program that will give parents additional peace of mind regarding student safety. WCS Transportation Director Mark Fick told the school corporation’s board of trustees on Tuesday, Oct. 16, that a tracking system will be launched soon that should be able to keep tabs on the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County property tax bills are due Nov. 13, for 2017 payable 2018 fall tax payments. Only one tax bill is mailed each year which includes both the spring and fall installment coupons. If you have a mortgage escrow to pay taxes you should have received a tax bill copy for your records …read more.

CROMWELL — Tense. Terse. Trying. Just a few ways to describe several months of public meetings held by the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District. Monday night, Oct. 15, felt no different. The standard group of frustrated residents showed up, one toting a video camera for documentation. Since July, the board and the public have been …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Solid Waste Management District discussed the future use of funds during its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Currently, the district has approximately $270,000 in its checking account. The district spent the majority of the meeting discussing how to use more of the funds to better recycling efforts in the community. “We …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy recently welcomed students to learn more about social services offered throughout the county during an event held at Combined Community Services, Warsaw. Stephen Possell, executive director of Combined Community Services, welcomed students and provided an introduction on CCS’s mission and the many programs the organization provides that give back …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Town Council meeting started in an emotional way with a moment of silence for the late Jon Sroufe, council president. Lisa Strombeck, acting president, paid tribute to Sroufe along with Council Member David Waliczek and Clerk-Treasurer Betsy Luce. Strombeck then welcomed newest council member Dan Thystrup. He was given …read more.

WARSAW — Business at this month’s Board of Aviation Commissioners meeting held Monday, Oct. 15, focused on discussing an upcoming project regarding the movement of power lines at the airport. Ken Ross of NGC Aviation Consultants said the cost estimate for the power line project through AEP is estimated at $6.2 million. “We’ve had great …read more.

WARSAW — The board of directors for Warsaw Community Public Library recognized one of their own, adopted next year’s budget and accepted bids for a new elevator at the regular monthly board meeting Monday, Oct. 15. “Bruce Hively is here with Jeff Kumfer, who is our project manager partner with SRKM Architecture and they have …read more.