WARSAW — The Tigers made big play after big play while racking up four scores in the second half, turning a tight ballgame into a 35-14 blowout of Class 4A, No. 7-ranked NorthWood on senior night.

WARSAW — Indiana Business Opportunity Partners will host its ninth annual “Winter Wonderland” Bazaar and Charity Quarter Paddle Auction Saturday, Nov. 9, at Baker Youth Club, Warsaw. The event will benefit Isaiah 11 Ministry. In addition to the bazaar and quarter paddle auction, iBOP members will donate items from their individual businesses for a raffle …read more.

Al Rovenstine WARSAW — Kind, soft-spoken and honest are just some of the words that locals close to Cassius Alan “Al” Rovenstine have used to describe the former longtime sheriff and fire chief. An Atwood resident, Rovenstine passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the age of 81. Rovenstine served as sheriff with the Kosciusko …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College’s Nocturnal Crew hosts its 10th annual Nocturnal Bike Ride, Saturday, Oct. 12. To participate in the ride, meet The Nocturnal Crew at the MOCC (on the Grace College campus), at 610 Wooster Rd, Winona Lake, at 8 pm on Saturday, Oct. 12, said a news release from Grace College. The …read more.

WARSAW — At least one injury was reported in a four-vehicle accident on SR 15 under the US 30 overpass Friday afternoon, Oct. 11, in Warsaw. All four vehicles, which included two pickups and a car, were traveling south on SR 15 when the accident happened shortly after 1:35 p.m. The accident appears to be …read more.

GOSHEN — One in four Americans have no emergency savings. Unexpected expenses can come from a variety of sources – a lost job, illness or injury, a car breakdown or pricey home repair. These are expenses some don’t foresee coming. In a recent Bankrate.com survey of 1,000 adults, just 23 percent of Americans have emergency …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Beginning Bands will present “Our First Band Concert” at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, in the Lakeview Middle School auditorium. Beginning band students from all elementary schools and both WCS middle schools will be playing for family, friends and the community, according to a news release from the school system. Students …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Sherry Koser was booked at the Kosciusko County Jail earlier this week on a charge of cruelty to an animal, a class A misdemeanor. The charge was filed several months after Koser complained about the killing of her 14-year-old boxer, Daisy, by Kosciusko County Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase, who was later …read more.

  LEESBURG — A collision with a deer resulted in a silver passenger car exiting the roadway and coming to rest in a ditch alongside the tree line. The accident occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11. The vehicle was traveling eastbound on CR 800 N between CR 500 W and CR 425 W …read more.

WARSAW — West Winona Avenue will be closed between Washington Street and Logan Street will be closed for a week beginning Monday, the city of Warsaw said in a news release. The five-block closure is needed to accommodate ongoing sewer rehabilitation work. The is also part of SR 25. Local traffic will be detoured to …read more.

SYRACUSE  — As of 10:10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, the boil order in Syracuse was lifted. For the original story click the following link: http://www.inkfreenews.com/2019/10/09/update-boil-order-in-syracuse-in-effect-until-thursday/

SILVER LAKE — An Ohio man was arrested after allegedly stalking and threatening a woman. Eric Michael Seekings, 37, 521 Sugar St., Paulding, Ohio; also showing an address of 323 W. Walnut St., Deshler, Ohio; is charged with fraud on a financial institution and stalking, both level 5 felonies; fraud and intimidation, both level 6 …read more.

WARSAW — Final paving of the East Market Street was underway Thursday afternoon, Oct. 10, in Warsaw. The paving focused on the western portion of the project. Barriers in that portion of the road have now been removed. As of Friday morning, street barriers were still up near Sherman Street for several blocks on the …read more.

WARSAW — At the Kosciusko County Council meeting held Thursday, Oct 10, Sheriff Kyle P. Dukes asked the council to approve a Memo of Understanding with NET43 in order to more formally establish its protocols. “The nice thing about this is that the rules are clearly laid out,” Dukes said. “This MOU keeps the open …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Talk of President Donald Trump’s policy in Syria and a looming impeachment inquiry dominated US Rep. Jim Banks’ town hall in Winona Lake, Thursday morning, Oct. 10. Rep. Banks met with about 60 people at the town hall. Constituents of Indiana’s 3rd congressional district voiced their concerns to Banks on the ongoing …read more.

LEESBURG — Dual Language Immersion students have moved up to first grade at Leesburg Elementary School. This year, DLI is being taught both in the kindergarten and first grade levels. Many students are continuing to spend half of their day receiving lessons in English and half of their day receiving instruction in Spanish. This month, …read more.

WARSAW — Warm and dry weather will soon disappear in Kosciusko County for the next few days. The National Weather Service predicts rainy conditions will arrive Thursday night, Oct. 10, and showers are likely through much of Friday. Thursday’s low will be 60 The chance of rain on Friday will be 80 percent. The high …read more.

WARSAW — Cassius Alan Rovenstine, whose presence in Kosciusko County shaped the sheriff’s department and Republican Party politics for decades, has died, according to a family member. He was 81. Rovenstine was sheriff from 1979 to 1986 and then returned to office from 1991 to 1998. Austin Rovenstine, a grandson and local attorney, posted a …read more.

WARSAW — On Monday, Nov. 25, the Warsaw FFA Chapter will host its 16th annual community appreciation supper and two auctions at the Warsaw Community High School cafeteria. The evening will begin with a free chili and hot dog supper from 5:30 to 7 p.m. FFA members will be serving supper to show their appreciation …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Three people were arrested in Plymouth after a search warrant was served by the Marshall County undercover narcotics investigation team. The warrant was served at a residence in the 19000 block of Sixth Road at 7:11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9. Scott Edward Hahn, 47, Plymouth; Brandon Scott Hahn, 26, Plymouth; and Heidi …read more.

GOSHEN — Two women have been recently promoted at Interra Credit Union, Goshen. Sharon Kirk has been promoted to Assistant Vice-President of Mortgage Lending. In the new role, she is responsible for assisting in the oversight of all aspects of the mortgage process, from application to closing and servicing. Clarissa Lora has joined the Interra …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At the 2020 budget public hearing, Eric Walsh, partner at Umbaugh and Associates,Indianapolis, told Silver Lake council members to “Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re sitting in great shape.” Walsh said the summary presented assumes that every dollar budgeted will be spent. “You guys don’t do that, so we anticipate your picture …read more.

WARSAW — KREMC President and CEO Bruce Goslee, along with KREMC Manager of Member Services Stephanie Scott, presented a check for $5,000 to CCS Executive Director Randy Polston. This donation supports the Winter Warmth Program at Combined Community Services. “The cold months are hard on all of us but particularly so for those who find themselves …read more.

LEESBURG  — The Field House host a Humans vs. Zombies game on Oct. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a mix of tag and NERF gun battles. The cost is $5 for each child. The event is open to k-12 grade students. Participants may bring their own NERF guns and gear. The course …read more.

WARSAW — Nearly 100 people took a look at Warsaw’s past and caught a glimpse of its future Wednesday, Oct. 9, during the city’s first-ever Downtown Development Tour. A mix of curiosity seekers, fans of local history and community leaders were joined by more than a half dozen developers for an up-close look at some …read more.

WARSAW — By the looks of the CR 300N construction zone, there appears to be a lot of work still needing to be done. But a city official said this week that they expect a basecoat of asphalt will be applied and the road will be open to traffic for much of the winter. The …read more.

SYRACUSE — Residents living in the area Maple Grove to the south end of the town limits of Syracuse,  including Oakwood Park, will have to boil water for one more day — until Friday, Oct. 11, according to Mike Noe, town manager. Noe made the announcement this morning, Thursday, Oct. 10. The boil order stems …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The 21st Annual Warsaw Friends of NRA banquet and fundraiser will take place Oct. 19, at the North Webster Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event includes a hearty sit-down meal catered by Holy Smokes BBQ Company and Chubbies Pub and Grub. A cash bar will also be available. …read more.

Naquan Rasheed Williams WARSAW — A Warsaw teen was arrested after allegedly aiding Tuesday morning’s shooter in an attempted robbery. Naquan Rasheed Williams, 17, 515 Sophie Lane, Warsaw, is charged with robbery with a deadly weapon, a level 3 felony; and attempted theft, a class A misdemeanor. On Oct. 8, an officer with the Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly constructed student activity center this morning, Oct. 9. The Warsaw High School Activity Center, which is located near the Warsaw Area Career Center, includes a 200-meter track, four full multi-purpose courts, bleachers, long jump and pole vault pits and flexible classroom space. …read more.

BEAVER DAM LAKE — Cindy Gackenheimer has spent years focusing on healing the physical, emotional and spiritual matters in human lives. Now her focus is doing what she can to help the environment. Her focus is protecting butterflies and other pollinators with her “Flutterby Garden.” It all started by accident when they moved to their …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted its 7th Annual Law Enforcement Field Day, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6. The event offered training to all area police and sheriff’s departments and was broken into two sessions per day. Officers attending the event received 8 hours of in-service training. The training was held at …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Purdue Extension will offer its “Beef 101” class starting Monday, Nov. 4. The first class will serve as an introduction to the beef industry and management principles. During this time, class materials will be distributed and people will begin to develop their network with other class participants, said a news …read more.

ROCHESTER — The recent addition of a 10,000 square-foot airplane hangar is expected to boost the value of Fulton County Airport in a variety of ways. The hangar, constructed during the past 1 1/2 years, is being leased to Wakarusa-based King Aero Aviation Services, an aircraft maintenance company, which took possession Oct. 1. The initial …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School orchestra department will present its fall orchestra concert on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The concert features several WCS orchestra groups including the philharmonic, sinfonia, sixth-grade orchestra and the Lakeview Middle School and Edgewood Middle School orchestras, said a news release …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a person involved in an alleged burglary that occurred on Monday, Oct. 7. Kosciusko County Deputy Justin Smith is seeking the driver of a white Dodge Ram van pictured above. The suspect is described as bald, 6 feet 2 inches tall and 180 …read more.

SYRACUSE — A water main that was broken on Pickwick Drive Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, has resulted in residents in the area of Maple Grove Street to the south end of town being placed under a boil order, including Oakwood Park. The boil order will be in effect until at least mid morning Thursday, Oct. …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after allegedly damaging a vehicle and household items while intoxicated. Dominique Demond Richardson, 28, 620 N. Zimmer Road, Warsaw, is charged with criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor. On Sept. 30, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department went to a residence in regards to suspicious activity. …read more.

CR 800W was reopened Wednesday, Oct. 9 after a semi tractor-trailer carrying ethanol rolled over and caused a fire on Oct. 3. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. ETNA GREEN — As of this morning, Wednesday, Oct. 9, CR 800W, north of Etna Green, was reopened after a semi tractor-trailer carrying over 7,000 gallons of ethanol …read more.

WARSAW — Meijer donated $1,000 in gift cards for Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw’s Basics Bank, Sept. 30. The Basics Bank is an emergency food and supply pantry that opened in January. The donation was granted in the form of gift cards so Ivy Tech Warsaw can have the flexibility to purchase an assortment of …read more.

PIERCETON — The public is invited to attend a free community open house for Koinonia Nature Preserve. The open house is from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20. Koinonia is a 100-acre preserve owned by Manchester University. Over the years, thousands of school children have had the opportunity to visit the preserve. Now …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council approved a fee-for-service agreement with the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation during its monthly meeting tonight. KEDCo Executive Director Alan Tio was present at the meeting and explained the corporation’s plans for business development and financial support to council members. “What we’re looking for is for all the …read more.

SYRACUSE — More than 1,000 students in the Wawasee Community School Corporation have already been served this school year through educational programs presented by the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. Pam Schumm, representing the WACF, gave a report to the Wawasee School Board during its regular monthly meeting held Tuesday evening, Oct. 8, in the Pathways …read more.

WARSAW — The future of Warsaw Community Schools’ Gateway Education Center was discussed during tonight’s WCS Board of School Trustees monthly work session. The facility, located at 201 N. Union St., formerly served as Madison Elementary School until 2010. The structure was built in 1955. During the meeting, Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert and WCS Director …read more.

WARSAW — Changes are underway with three hangars at the Warsaw Board of Aviation meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Two hangars are being sold while a third one owned by the airport is being improved. The changes include: Hangar 18H is owned by the airport and used by the Av8r Flying Club, which is seeking …read more.

MILFORD — For two months, meetings of the Milford Redevelopment Commission were dominated by plans for a new business known only as “Project Marine,” which planned to bring 75 new jobs to the area by 2023. At the commission’s Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, meeting, Project Marine’s identity was unveiled. Williamsburg Marine, a startup marine industry …read more.

WARSAW — A Columbia City man faces charges after drugs were discovered in his vehicle during a traffic stop. Tyce James Johnson, 22, 712 Park Terrace Blvd., Columbia City, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony; and …read more.

MILFORD — The Monday, Oct. 7, meeting of Milford Town Council saw another episode in the town’s ongoing dispute with property owner Ron Davidhizar. Davidhizar and his attorney, Bill Davis, addressed the council in the hopes of getting relief from fines imposed on several properties in various states of disrepair. The council denied that relief, …read more.

WARSAW – Satiate your tastebuds while supporting the KC Riley Kids Fund, Saturday, Oct. 19. Cooks Who Care for the KC Riley Kids Fund will be at Center Lake Pavilion, 119 East Canal Street, Warsaw. Doors open at 4 p.m. The event concludes at 8:00 p.m., according to a news release from 107.3 WRSW. This …read more.

WARSAW— A Warsaw man faces charges following an alleged battery incident that left one man with a broken jaw. Bruce Dennis Earl III, 19, 520 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, is charged with battery resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Sept. 19, an officer with …read more.

WARSAW — Due to illness, four-time Boston and New York City marathon winner Bill Rodgers will be unable to attend tomorrow’s convocation and ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly constructed activity center. Instead, Rodgers’ presentation to students and the mile-run to the activity center will take place next Wednesday, Oct. 16. All grand opening and …read more.

By Darla McCammon Dean Jansen has taught himself well. He developed an interest in photography that has led him all over the world in his travels, often accompanied by his wife and three children. His talent has allowed him to capture images that have gained him entry into juried and competitive events. He entered such …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Most of the requests presented to the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8, were approved with the exception of one denial and two continuances. The sole denial was for a variance request by Julia and David Workman, 8444 E. Lakeview Drive, Syracuse. The request would have permitted the construction …read more.

WARSAW — A spider was apparently the culprit in a traffic accident Monday night that injured three people. The accident happened at the intersection of US 30 and East Old Road 30 at about 7:36 p.m. Monday night, Oct. 7. Samatha Stutzman, 25, of North Manchester said she was driving her vehicle south on East …read more.

SYRACUSE — Mike Noe, Syracuse Town Manager, has just announced a boil order has been issued for certain residents and businesses in Syracuse. The boil order is due to a large water main break on Pickwick Drive. Noe stated the boil order will be for those residents and businesses south of Maple Grove to the …read more.

WARSAW — A suspect is being sought in an overnight shooting in Warsaw that injured two people. At about 12:46 a.m. today, Oct. 8, dispatch received reports of four to five shots fired in the back part of Harrison Ridge, a housing addition off of Husky Trail across from Canterbury House Apartments, according to a …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER —  As it has the reputation of doing, the North Webster community is rallying around one of its own. The benefit bash for Mike Nave will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the North Webster American Legion Post 253, 756 S. SR 13. The public is invited to attend. The …read more.

SYRACUSE — Work to repair a small water leak on Pickwick Road, Syracuse, has turned disastrous as a main water line has been broken resulting in low pressure or no water to homes and businesses, mainly south of the railroad tracks. Mike Noe, town manager, stated they are working to shut off the water along …read more.

WARSAW —  Warsaw Community Schools are taking precautionary action in light of an apparent overnight shooting somewhere in the Warsaw area. Police are not providing any details but did confirm they are looking for a suspect involved in a shooting. As a result, representatives from the school system issued an announcement late Tuesday morning, Oct. …read more.

Payton Slaymaker CLAYPOOL — A movie night fundraiser is being held from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, for Payton Slaymaker, who has been diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. To help the family out, an outdoor movie night will be played on a movie screen at the Claypool Elementary School soccer field.  Admission is $4 …read more.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated and shared again to Facebook. WARSAW — Police are currently searching for a suspect in a shooting. No other information is available at this time, said Brad Kellar, public information officer for the Warsaw Police Department. Check-in with Ink Free News for any further developments.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Historical Society will host its 54th annual dinner at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. All World War II veterans and a companion are invited to attend the dinner. The event will commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day and will feature a presentation by …read more.

ETNA GREEN – The driver of the car who died in a collision on Old Road 30 Monday afternoon has been identified. Tony Cormeny, 60, of Bourbon, died in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office.  The accident happened at about 3 p.m when a sport utility …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 2019-2020 season on Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. The fun begins at Cordier Auditorium on Manchester University’s North Manchester Campus. Selected scarecrows and painted pumpkins created by students from Manchester Elementary School will be on display in the lobby. Manchester University students will assist with activities, …read more.

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WARSAW — A fast-growing orthopedic supplier announced plans to expand and was granted tax abatement from the city of Warsaw. Instrumental Machine & Development, known by many as IMD,  plans to add about 34 new jobs by 2022, according to a news release made available to the media at the city council meeting Monday night, …read more.

WARSAW — The city is moving quickly to establish a new type of tax increment finance district to entice housing developers to construct more workforce housing. Details, including maps, are still not available, but the concept was announced by Warsaw Plan Director Jeremy Skinner at a city Redevelopment Commission meeting Monday, Oct. 7. Specifically, the …read more.

WARSAW — A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a missing Warsaw man. Warsaw Police are investigating the disappearance of Arthur Friebe, a 52-year old white male, who is 5 feet 11 inches tall, 200 pounds. He has white hair with a long white beard and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a …read more.

WARSAW — Police and fire units responded to an accident at the intersection of US 30 and East Old Road 30 at 7:39 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7. Two SUVs — one gray and one red — collided in the middle of the intersection. Parkview EMS was called to the scene after the operator of one …read more.

WABASH — 2020 Riley Champion Jace Randel will be publicly recognized at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the MSD of Wabash County school board meeting, 204 N. CR 300W, Wabash. Randel was 11 years old when a bone marrow biopsy at Riley Hospital for Children revealed he had severe aplastic anemia, leaving his bone …read more.

ETNA GREEN — One person died after a two-vehicle accident on Old Road 30, near CR 875W, Etna Green. At approximately 3:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, Etna Green Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving a semi and an SUV. Initial dispatch reports called for a medical helicopter and extrication for …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the October 2019 Member of the Month winner as Harvest Community Church. Harvest Community Church is a local, independent Evangelical church which focuses on ministering to individuals, families and the community. Pastor Glenn Hall explained, “We have built a comfortable place for people to …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Drawings and photographs by Dave Mitchell, a local artist, photographer and 1965 graduate of Grace College’s art program, will be featured at Grace College from Oct. 4 to Dec. 7. The exhibit, “A Matter of Seconds: Hot Rods, a Rodeo and Sunsets,” will be on display, said a news release from Grace …read more.

MENTONE — Two local high school students have been selected as Indiana Delegates to attend the prestigious World Food Prize Youth Institute in Des Moines, Iowa. Mallory Bowers Mallory Bowers, a sophomore at Tippecanoe Valley High School, and Evan Coblentz, a senior at Wawasee High, both had to first compete at the Purdue Youth Institute …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office issued an update on a three-way vehicle collision that occurred Friday afternoon, Oct. 4. Numerous agencies responded to a three-way vehicle collision at the intersection of CR 1350 North and CR 950 West, near Nappanee, a news release from the Sheriff’s Office said. The initial results of the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School choral department will present its annual fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature all five high school choirs in a varied collection of musical styles. The choirs are under the direction of Cassandra Petrie and accompanied by …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced on Monday, Oct. 7, that he will hold a town hall meeting in Winona Lake on Thursday, October 10. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. and will be held in the Winona Lake Town Hall Building, 1310 Park Ave. The meeting is an opportunity for Banks to meet …read more.

WARSAW — A Bourbon man was recently arrested after breaking into a residence and battering two women. Baily Quenten Reichert, 20, 107 E. Sunset Drive, Bourbon, is charged with burglary, a level 4 felony; battery while armed with a deadly weapon and battery causing serious bodily injury, both level 5 felonies; strangulation, a level 6 …read more.

WARSAW — The deadline for the Daughters of the American Revolution essay contests is Monday, Nov. 25. All students in grades 5 through 12 in public, parochial, or home schools in Kosciusko County are eligible. The Agnes Pruyn Chapman Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is the Kosciusko County sponsor of the DAR …read more.

MENTONE — Shortly before 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, first responders were called to the area of CR 700S, west of SR 19, for a rollover accident. The vehicle, a Dodge Caliber, had been traveling east on 700S when it went off the road and flipped at least once before returning to the road and …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club will host a fish, chicken & tenderloin fry from 4 p.m. until sold out Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Silver Lake Conservation Building, at 108 S. Elm St., Silver Lake. Carry-out only. The cost is $9 per pound. Side dishes will be available. The Beaver Dam United …read more.

SYRACUSE — The autumn leaf season is underway. The representatives of the Syracuse Cemetary ask that summer decorations, artificial flowers and all loose items around monument bases be removed before Oct. 20, according to a news release from the Syracuse Cemetary Associaton. Flowers in urns on the monument fronts can stay in place.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library announced the recent appointment of Sally Johnson as Circulation Clerk. In her new position, Johnson’s responsibilities include checking out, shelving books and materials in addition to assisting patrons among other duties, said a news release from North Webster Community Public Library. Johnson recently retired from the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Saturday evening, Oct. 5, was the big annual fundraiser for the North Webster Community Center. After a catered dinner by Chubbie’s Pub-N-Grub, hundreds of items donated by local businesses were auctioned off in either a silent or live auction. Among the items up for bid were special mementos of the old North …read more.

SYRACUSE — Mark Deister hosted a totem pole raising ceremony Saturday evening, Oct. 5, on his property on the peninsula of Lake Papakeechie along Hiawatha Lane. The authentic 14-foot totem pole has intricate carvings and was placed in a concrete base along the lakeshore on Deister’s property. The nearly three-hour event was designed to honor …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 Office at (574) 267-5667. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of Kosciusko County. The …read more.

WARSAW — The Annual Shrine Turkey Shoot will be held on Oct. 12 and 13, from 10 to 4 p.m. at Beeson’s Gun Range, 8994 West County Road 25 South, Etna Green. The annual shoot is held to support the Kosciusko County Shrine Club. Over the years, thousands of local sportsmen and their families have …read more.

CARMEL — The Lady Panthers cut six strokes off their first-day total, their 338 setting a new state meet program-low in the process, and both the Lady Panthers and top flighter Cybil Stillson finished in sixth place at the two-day state finals at Prairie View Golf Club.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University Chamber Singers and Cantabile will present their fall concert, Friday, Oct. 18. The concert will be in the Wine Recital Hall at Ortho Winger Hall at 7:30 p.m. on the North Manchester campus. Admission to the concert is free. Chamber Singers will perform pieces by Libby Larsen, Healy Willan and …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library will hold the following events in October: Story Hour will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, in the children’s room. This week’s theme is “Signs of Fall.” Stories to be read are “How Do You Know It’s Fall?” by Ruth Owen; “It’s Fall” by Glinda Glaser; and …read more.

SYRACUSE — Far from the literal overnight cramming occurring when some students write research papers, Evan Coblentz spent an entire trimester researching and writing a paper about animal health problems existing in the dairy cattle industry in Uganda. His detailed work resulted in him being one of five students from Indiana selected to attend the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Tickle your nose and take a sensory tour through a perfume factory where you will see and learn how fragrances are designed, blended and bottled. North Webster Community Public Library is taking reservations for an adult field trip to Annie Oakley Perfumery in Ligonier Thursday, Oct. 24. Traveling by carpool, the tour …read more.

ROCHESTER — Nearly one year after they died in a horrific crash at a bus stop along SR 25, three young victims were hailed as heroes whose deaths have led to changes in state law and the way motorists think about school bus safety. Nine-year-old Alivia Stahl and her 6-year-old brothers, Mason and Xzavier Ingle, …read more.

While the upcoming Warsaw City Council election (there are four with contested races) will be the main attraction at the ballot box for many on Nov. 5, lots of people at Wednesday’s GOP fish fry in Warsaw already seem focused on contests in 2020. The following are a few enticing tidbits to consider: Karin McGrath …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 Office at (574) 267-5667. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of Kosciusko County. The …read more.

WARSAW — 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.  Randy Polston, executive director of Combined Community Services, welcomed students and provided an introduction on the mission of CCS. Polston also provided information on his own personal background …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Earlier this week, 34 Grace College students from a General Ecology class, as well as local volunteers, spent two afternoons removing Japanese barberry from a forested area of campus near the Miller Athletic Complex, said a news release from Grace College. Barberry is an invasive plant species that disrupt ecological relationships between arthropods (like …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — A benefit is set for Saturday, Oct. 5, for a family whose 16-year-old son is struggling with a rare form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. All proceeds will go to the family of Curtis and Ashtenne Reed whose son, Gage, is having serious health issues. The event is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — “We wanted to beautify the community. Make it colorful. Modernize the community/downtown,” said Mason Charlton, a Warsaw High School junior who is on the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council. The result was a public mural on the north wall of The Vic at 110 Craft Meatery, Buffalo Street. A ribbon cutting officially unveiling the …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw has received an award from a state organization for its effort to reduce erosion problems along what is known as the Beyer Trail near Kosciusko Community Hospital. The Outstanding Stormwater Project Award is from a group known as Indiana Association For Floodplain and Stormwater Management. Officials announced the award …read more.