MILFORD — The Milford Lions will hold an all you can eat sausage, pancake and eggs breakfast from 6-10  a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the community building on Main Street in Milford. The money raised, via donations, will go toward community projects.

WARSAW — After nearly 45 years of practicing law in Kosciusko County, Attorney James L. Walmer has announced his retirement. Walmer moved to Indiana and began his work as an attorney in Warsaw on Dec. 14, 1974. Walmer has been a staple in the law profession during his tenure in Kosciusko County. He has received …read more.

WARSAW — The Lakeland Art Association will host the Paint Plein Air event in conjunction with Warsaw’s First Friday, Art-ober.  Artists from Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois have been invited to participate in this event.  There is no entry fee for artists. Artists will check in between 6:30 am and 9 am that morning, paint …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, officials at Warsaw Community Schools received notification of a potential safety concern at Warsaw Community High School. As per safety protocols, a precautionary lock-in was initiated to allow administrators and police to conduct an investigation. The lock-in status allows classroom activities to continue as planned. Local …read more.

  WARSAW — When the doors opened on a new academic school year last month, Warsaw Community High School welcomed a new program of character development to its offerings for students. NG3, a faith-based organization, “invests in the lives of students through intentional relationship building that involves character development, serving the community and providing an …read more.

WARSAW- Main on Main Comedy Improv Troupe returns to Warsaw for a show at Wire & Steam Coffee Company, Sept. 26. Main on Main performs comedy scenes and games based on audience suggestions. “At an improv show, we’ll ask an audience for a suggestion. Our players will act out a scene in that location,” said …read more.

 WINONA LAKE  – Grace College communication students Olivia Romeo and Katelyn Smith were among sixteen undergraduate students from area schools selected to present and defend their research papers at Ball State University’s Undergraduate Communication Research Conference (CRC) on Saturday, Sept. 21. Ball State is an R1 doctoral research institution, producing the highest level of research …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army will hold its Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking Sunday, Sept. 22, during its morning worship service. The Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking is a global day of worship, prayer and action regarding human trafficking. Every September, The Salvation Army joins together to …read more.

WARSAW — Taste of  Kosciusko will take place Friday, Sept. 20.  This event will be in conjunction with the Sons and Daughters Festival starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Village at Winona.  If you taste something you like, you’ll have the chance to purchase a full meal. The Taste of Kosciusko is free to attend, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — If you live within earshot of station A within the Eden Shores area, relief is on the way, according to Jayne Alger, project manager with Inframark. She informed the North Webster Town Council at its meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Mink pump would be replaced soon due to noise complaints.

CROMWELL — The regular monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 16, of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District was much quieter than just a month prior. With just a handful of public members, TCRSD board members and staff were able to answer questions about not only the future of the district but the history of it, as …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council held a public hearing regarding the 2020 budget at the start of its meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 17. There were no comments from the public. The 2020 budget, if adopted at the October council meeting will be for $4,173,220. The council approved spending $12,350 to install a seawall at …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council voted to alleviate the deputy marshal position during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Council President Niki Miller said the reason for the position’s removal is due to the town’s need for a full-time employee in the utility and street department. “[Clerk-Treasurer] Pat and I met with the State …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer attended the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, to discuss potential locations for a skating facility. This follows an announcement made last week by K21 Health Foundation President and CEO Rich Hadadd, who said  the foundation is pledging $1million toward the construction of an ice skating …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council held a public hearing for the proposed 2020 budget, Tuesday, Sept. 17. The proposed budget includes a 4.6 percent decrease in the total budget from $5,270,253 in 2019 to $5,029,852. The proposed budget’s general fund is expected to rise as much as 1.6 percent increase and includes …read more.

ROCHESTER — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of Logann Renee Hatfield, 20, who is 5 feet 5 inches tall, 110 pounds, brown hair with brown eyes. Her tattoos include the word, “Brianna,” a rose tattoo on her left ankle and “an alien” on her right shoulder. She was driving a red …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District held a pre-bid meeting for 2020 recycling contract bids on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The pre-bid meeting was held after the board’s regular monthly meeting. Four corporations had representatives at the meeting, including Borden Waste-Away Service Inc., Elkhart; Whitley Environmental, Columbia City; …read more.

  SYRACUSE  — The Conklin Bay boardwalk project is expected to begin approximately Monday, Oct. 14, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard Monday, Sept. 16. A pre-construction meeting was conducted Monday morning at Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s office in Syracuse. At the meeting was Robert Smith, a board member, and representatives of the project’s contractors. There was …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School Key Club is hosting its first car show Saturday, Oct. 5, at the high school in Syracuse. Registration is from 10 to 11 a.m., judging from noon to 1 p.m. and awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration cost is $10 or $15 the day of the car show. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Chamber of Commerce tackled an array of agenda items at its Monday, Sept. 16, regular monthly meeting, not the least of which was distributing the ballot for 2020 officers and directors. President Jim Smith announced his departure from the board at the end of December. Mindy Scaggs is the only …read more.

By Darla McCammon Last week, we introduced you to an artist who has led a very interesting life. Robert Hudson had big dreams as a boy. He eventually followed that “itch” and left his home in Indiana and moved out west, where he became a rodeo fan, cowboy and rancher for 20 years. His artistic …read more.

SYRACUSE — Friday, Sept. 13, was the cutoff date for public school corporations to report enrollment numbers for the 2019-20 school year to the Indiana Department of Education. Tentative numbers for the Wawasee Community School Corporation show a continued decline in enrollment that has been the trend for about the last 12 years. As of …read more.

AKRON — A Silver Lake man died after a two-vehicle accident in Fulton County early Monday evening, Sept. 16. At about 5:14 p.m. Monday, officers from the Indiana State Police, the Akron Town Marshal’s Office and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash on SR 19 at Division Road in Fulton County. …read more.

WARSAW — After hearing information from both sides of the Blue Barn Berry Farm matter at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday Sept. 17, commissioners eventually made a unanimous decision to table the issue and consider it again next month.  A petition was filed by Blue Barn Berry Farm, located at 9139 North CR …read more.

WARSAW — Kory Stoneburner-Betts has been hired as a reporter for InkFreeNews in Warsaw. Kory is a recent graduate of Goshen College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations. He was the arts editor for the college newspaper. He recently worked as an associate publicist for a PR firm and a correspondent for …read more.

WARSAW — Local digital media agency Clear Vision Media recently won a National Telly Award.  Clear Vision Media, producer of “Wintertime at Pokagon” for the Travel and Tourism Bureau of Steuben County, was announced as a 2019 Telly Winner. The video was produced using aerial video and unique ground images of one of the Midwest’s …read more.

WARSAW – Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation (KEDCo) recently announced a project involving the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Purdue Extension, and Grace College to launch an asset mapping project focused on the agricultural sector in Kosciusko County. “We are excited about the opportunities ahead to identify and connect agricultural assets in our community,” said KEDCo CEO …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Mail-Journal won three second-place awards Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Hoosier State Press Association annual banquet held at The Nest Event Center in Greenwood, near Indianapolis. Reporter Nicholette Carlson won second place in the best portrait category with the “Great Pumpkin” photo she took at Syracuse Fall Festival. The staff won second …read more.

WARSAW – Reinholt’s Town Square Furniture in downtown Warsaw is offering a FREE LA-Z-BOY RECLINER (valued at $299) with the purchase of any Tempur-Pedic mattress. No interest for 48 months 90 Night Comfort Guarantee 10 Year Full-Replacement Warrantee Free delivery and setup Free removal of your old mattress set For more information, stop into Reinholt’s …read more.

SYRACUSE — Crossroads Bank announces the promotion of Jeanetta Slabaugh. Slabaugh has been promoted to assistant vice president branch manager in Syracuse. She is a graduate of Wawasee High School and graduated from Beer Real Estate School. She previously worked as an assistant manager and realtor at Realty World Professional Group. Slabaugh also worked at …read more.

PIERCETON — The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County will be transitioning to its new facility starting Saturday, Sept. 21. The current shelter, at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton, will be operational from Monday, Sept. 16, to Friday, Sept. 20. No abandonment kennels are located outside. Anyone with stray animals can only drop off the …read more.

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WARSAW — Officials are moving closer to expanding a TIF district on the east side of Warsaw that would help in trying to eventually clean up what is commonly known as the Arnolt property near Argonne Road. City Council on Monday, Sept. 16, approved a request to expand the Winona Interurban tax increment finance district …read more.

WARSAW — During a regular board meeting on Sept. 16, Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees learned the school corporation was recently awarded a $100,000 school safety grant. The grant is through the Indiana Secured School Safety Grant program, which focuses on the safety and security of schools. Since 2013, the program has delivered more …read more.

Pictured, from left, are Board Member Aaron Zolman and Board President Adam Heckaman during a previous school board meeting. MENTONE — The Tippecanoe Valley School Board heard that the corporation received a $100,000 Indiana Department of Homeland Security school safety grant during the board meeting held tonight, Sept. 16. Last year, the corporation was awarded …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced Monday he supports a federal investigation into the discovery of more than 2,200 fetal remains found in the late Dr. Urlich Klopfer’s home in Illinois. Dr. Klopfer, an osteopathic physician, operated a clinic in South Bend, which closed down when his license was revoked in 2016. He …read more.

WARSAW — Stop by for an evening of trivia, prizes, food and drinks while helping the YMCA raise money for their annual campaign. A dollar from every beer, wine and food special ordered will be donated to the YMCA and they will be accepting donations and giving away prizes all evening at their donation station. The …read more.

WARSAW —  At 5:12 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, emergency responders were called to the scene of an accident at 1366 South Ferguson Road in Warsaw. A silver 2008 Ford Escape driven by Ashley D. Nelson, 35, East CR 800N, Syracuse, left the roadway and crashed into a house. The vehicle struck the south side of …read more.

WARSAW — City and county officials have unveiled a map highlighting two of the three options for revamping US 30 ahead of Wednesday night’s public meeting in Warsaw. Kosciusko County is one of seven counties working together to develop a plan to reconstruct US 30 with limited access points in an effort to improve safety …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College has welcomed four new faculty members to campus. They include: Dr. Martha-Elena Granados, assistant professor of languages (Spanish); Aaron Winey, media arts program director and instructor for visual communication design; Dr. Andrew Zhou, assistant professor of chemistry; and Dr. Mark Bowald, professor of theology. Martha-Elena Granados holds a Ph.D. in …read more.

MERRILLVILLE – NIPSCO announces that Denise Conlon has been named public affairs manager for the North Central portion of the company’s service area.  In this role, Conlon will be leading local government and customer relations, non-profit and external affairs across Porter, LaPorte, Starke, Marshall, St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties.     “We are pleased to …read more.

SYRACUSE — A former school building with significant history in Syracuse is scheduled to be auctioned in November. Nappanee-based Hahn Auctioneers will auction the former Syracuse Elementary School, 502 W. Brooklyn St., Monday, Nov. 4. Real estate will be auctioned at 2 p.m. and then equipment at 3 p.m. There are four tracts to be …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University commemorates the 1787 signing of the Untied States Constitution each September with its Constitution Day lecture. “Lessons from ‘The Federalist’ for Our Times” is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. It is free and open to the public. For its 2019 Constitution …read more.

WARSAW — There is no precipitation in the forecast through Friday for Kosciusko County, but it will warm up toward the end of the workweek, the National Weather Service said. The forecast for Monday, Sept. 16, calls for partly sunny skies and a high near 81. The overnight low will be around 58, the weather …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Lions Club will have a fish fry from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., or until sold out, on Saturday, Sept. 21. Fish are $10 per pound and tenderloins are $8 per pound. It is a carry-out event only at the Lions Club building on Railroad Street in Claypool. Salads, baked beans and …read more.

Warsaw — Lake City Bank has announced that Tina A. Rensberger has been promoted to executive administrative officer.  In this role, Rensberger handles administrative functions and managerial reporting for Lake City Bank’s board of directors and the chairman of the board, president and CEO and executive vice presidents. She has been with the bank for …read more.

MENTONE — Organizers held the tenth annual Rotors Over Mentone Saturday. The festival included six helicopters and over 200 people showed up for a day of family fun. Neil Stickney and Tom Wallin, both retired from the 229th Squadron who piloted the Huey 801 during the Vietnam War, shared their stories. Pastor Kent Jones,  Legion …read more.

Syracuse — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after allegedly using counterfeit money to purchase a vehicle in April. Ronald Alan Tackitt, 57, PO Box 765, Syracuse, is charged with counterfeiting and theft, both level 6 felonies. On April 29, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library in Mentone has several reading activities and events happening in the month of September. Teen Book Club is scheduled to take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the library’s teen room. Read a book by or about Roald Dahl. Contact Elyza at (574) 353-7234 for …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.

NORTH WEBSTER — It’s movie time at North Webster Community Public Library with a movie matinee for adults at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, and a family movie at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. The Adult Services Department will be showing a classic 1938 romantic madcap comedy with iconic actors. It is rated G and …read more.

Fort Wayne — A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared. The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Vivian Alexis Ziko, a 17 year old white female, 5 feet 1 inches tall, 102 pounds, brown hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a yellow and grey striped shirt and dark blue jeans. Vivian is …read more.

WARSAW — NorthWood girls golf outdid even itself Saturday with a meet-record 317 at the NLC Championships at Stonehenge.

WARSAW — A community festival, “Celebrating Us,” attracted a large crowd in downtown Warsaw Saturday, Sept. 14.  The festival was hosted by One Warsaw, a group of individuals who hope to inspire community inclusion through support, education and celebration of all people. Approximately 20 booths were set up downtown — in the city hall parking …read more.

WARSAW — As Sandra Buchanan and her husband, Gary, strolled from room to room at the new Animal Welfare League shelter Saturday, her eyes began to tear up. Buchanan used to volunteer at the old, soon-to-be-empty shelter for several years, so she is familiar with the hardships, difficulties and limitations of the old, smelly, dilapidated building …read more.

By Stephanie Hershberger Children’s Services Warsaw Community Public Library excelled once again with a vibrant summer reading program. WCPL registered 507 adults, 333 teens and 1,255 children. Not only is the summer reading program growing, but other programs are increasing too. You can check out adult, teen and children programming on Facebook, WCPL’s calendar of …read more.

WARSAW — Applications are now open for the Indiana House Republican Internship Program during the 2020 legislative session, according to State Representative Dave Wolkins. Wolkins said the internship program is a unique opportunity for college and graduate students, and recent graduates to gain valuable hands-on experience and apply their skills in a real-world setting. He …read more.

WARSAW — A North Manchester man was recently arrested after allegedly entering a home with a knife and claiming to be with the FBI. David Ryan Oaks, 38, 12600 S. SR 13 No. 42, North Manchester, is charged with residential entry and impersonating a public servant, both level 6 felonies; and public intoxication, a class …read more.

Progress on the North Buffalo Street development continues to slowly gain momentum. Construction of the first townhouses is progressing. The existing work involves three townhouses, one of which will serve as a model. The other two will remain as shells so that floorplans can be firmed up with the buyers once deals are done. The …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 — Shortly after 5 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lutheran EMS were called to 1366 South Ferguson Road in Warsaw where it was reported that a silver Ford Escape had left the roadway and crashed into a house. According to an official from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, one person was …read more.

BOURBON — Triton got off to a slow start, spotting visiting Bremen a 21-0 halftime lead in an eventual 27-6 loss Friday night.

SYRACUSE — On the surface level, “professional learning communities” sounds nice, but what does it really mean? And why are they even used? PLCs have been used elsewhere and essentially the foundation has been laid for implementation in schools of the Wawasee Community School Corporation. An emphasis is being placed on them enough to bring …read more.

WARSAW — RE/MAX Results announces that Charles Trout has recently joined the team of dedicated professionals at the Warsaw office. Trout is an experienced agent who has been a member of the Kosciusko Board of REALTORS for 10 years and currently serves on the KBOR Board of Directors. He lives south of Warsaw with his wife, Crystal. They …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Last year, Raise the Dough held a fall event, Raise the (Pizza) Dough, on the Forshtay Farm. It was a modest event that ended up raising $38,000 for adoption. This year, we’ve dreamed up something even bigger. Representatives of Raise the Dough are excited to announce the Sons and Daughters Festival – …read more.

WARSAW — Learn what commonly available foods offer the best nutritional value during a “Get Wild About Nutrition” program. The program will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at the Warsaw Public Library. Join Sue Delagrange, MS, RD for this free program. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information …read more.

WARSAW — James Bausch, with The James Bausch Team at RE/MAX Results, was recently presented with the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have closed more than $35 million in sales volume during their time as RE/MAX affiliates. Bausch has been working in the real estate industry for almost five years …read more.

TIPPECANOE — A Tippecanoe man who allegedly struck another man in the head and pulled hair from his beard is facing battery charges. Denzil Alan King, 34, 1615 20th Road, Tippecanoe, is charged with domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. According to the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department has moved to the Pete Thorn Building at 800 N. Park Ave. in Warsaw. The move was made today, Sept. 13. It is a temporary move, but it is expected to be a lengthy stay. The longtime parks office on Canal Street is being vacated and will …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran Health Network/KCH has committed to be the title sponsor for the fifth annual Freaky 5K Family Halloween Run/Walk.

WARSAW — A community festival called “Celebrating Us” will be held in downtown Warsaw from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.  The goal of the festival is to bring everyone together and provide the opportunity to learn about other cultures and traditions. Food from around the world will be available, including tacos, jalisco, tropical food and …read more.

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LARWILL — On Friday, Sept. 27, the Whitko Wildcats will come out full ROAR to work together within their local communities to clean up their schools and some of the community to which they belong. “We’ve wanted to do a service project day for our schools since last spring and now the timing is right,” …read more.

Reinholt’s Town Square Furniture is offering a FREE LA-Z-BOY RECLINER (valued at $299) with the purchase of any Tempur-Pedic mattress.

INDIANAPOLIS – Special Olympic athletes from Kosciusko County competed in the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Games.

WARSAW — At the Kosciusko County Council meeting held Thursday, Sept. 12, members of the Kosciusko County Council approved multiple budget requests for 2020. Shane Bucher from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office requested approval for two amendments — one related to the department benefit plan and the other related to the retirement plan.  The first …read more.

WARSAW — Approximately 125 people gathered at the Shrine Building for a Night of Hope and Recovery event on Thursday, Sept. 12, for a discussion on drug addiction within Kosciusko County. Several speakers shared their stories connected to addiction. Tommy Streeter, a 26-year-old WCHS graduate, and recovering drug addict, shared his story of recovery. Streeter …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  The Silver Lake fall cleanup date was announced at the town council meeting Wednesday, Sept. 11. Fall cleanup will be held Oct. 5. This is for Silver Lake residents only.  Items should be placed out on Friday evening, Oct. 4, because pickup will start at 7 a.m. or earlier Saturday morning. The …read more.

WARSAW — Two vehicles collided at the intersection of CR 200S and SR 25 early Thursday night. There did not appear to be any serious injuries. The vehicles involved were a Pontiac Vibe and a Toyota Sienna. Traffic on the state highway was slowed momentarily. No further details were immediately available.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Kosciusko County until 6:15 p.m. EST. At 5:11 p.m. EST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bourbon, or eight miles southwest of Nappanee, moving north at 10 miles per hour. Hazards include 60 miles per hour wind gusts and nickel-size …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital physicians Dr. Todd Dillon and Dr. William Remington recently presented a $50,000 donation to Kosciusko County Community Foundation, on behalf of the medical staff at KCH for the creation of the KCH Medical Staff Scholarship Fund. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to students to pursue a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Two events to benefit The Beaman Home will be held soon in Winona Lake. The Angel Run 5K Run/Walk will be on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Winona Lake Limitless Park. On-site registration for the event starts at 9 a.m., with the run beginning at 10 a.m. Registration for the event is …read more.

WARSAW — An Ohio woman was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 12, to six years at the Indiana Department of Corrections after dealing methamphetamine in Silver Lake. Ashtyn Nicole Demelo, 26, 3598 Grosvenor Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 3 felony. Charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Already a member of the Kosciusko County YMCA, when Terry Powers decided to look for a part-time job it was not a stretch to find one working at the welcome center. In her nearly three years working at the YMCA, she has since become an Enhance Fitness teacher.

FULTON COUNTY — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and Fulton County Crimestoppers are 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 Fulton County Crimestoppers at (574) 223-7867. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly striking and strangling a pregnant woman. Jeffrey James Shelton Jr., 35, of 35 Fairlane Drive, Warsaw, is charged with domestic battery to a pregnant woman and criminal confinement, level 5 felonies; domestic battery with a child under the age of 16 present and strangulation, level 6 …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will host a free, public Suicide Prevention QPR Gatekeeper Training event on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 1 Administration Drive, Warsaw. There will be two opportunities to attend the free two-hour training. The first training will be held from 8 to 10 a.m., and the second will be from 1 to …read more.

WARSAW — To the casual passerby, the traffic signals at the intersection of Buffalo and Center streets look pretty normal from a distance. But there are external and internal issues that need to be upgraded. The existing poles are leaning, and the wiring and controller box is outdated, according to a news release issued by …read more.

GOSHEN — Phil Wiens, Angie Pletcher and Joel Richard have been promoted to senior-level positions at Interra Credit Union, Goshen. “With proven records of leadership within the Interra organization, these experienced people will lead teams that are singularly focused on supporting the goals of the credit union to best serve our members,” said Amy Sink, …read more.

PLYMOUTH — James Malkowski was arrested Friday, Sept. 6, on a charge of arson following a July 29 fire in the 2800 block of Plymouth-LaPorte Trail, Walkerton. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office and multiple area fire agencies responded to a house fire around 5:11 p.m., according to police. Malkowski, the …read more.

BOURBON — Terry L. Sabo, Bourbon, was arrested by Bourbon Police Tuesday, Sept. 10, after he broke into a home while armed with a knife. Sabo was charged with burglary with a deadly weapon, a level 2 felony; intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; residential entry, a level 6 felony; and criminal …read more.

There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms today, Sept. 12, and through the early part of Friday, the National Weather Service said. Thursday will be partly sunny with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. The overnight low will be around 68. Friday will include a 50 percent chance of showers and …read more.

BOURBON — The Triton Distinguished Young Woman Board of Directors recently announced the 10 young women who will vie for $4,900 in college scholarships and the opportunity to represent the community as the 56th Distinguished Young Woman of Triton. Tickets to the Sept. 21 scholarship program can be purchased from the contestants or at the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Right to Life of North Central Indiana will host its annual banquet Monday night, Sept. 16, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center on the campus of Grace College. Tickets are still available and can be reserved by calling the group’s office at (574) 267-3481 or emailing [email protected]. The featured speaker at this …read more.

The tent will be filled with brand name closeouts, discontinued merchandise, and great deals in living room, bedroom, mattresses, recliners, dining room and more at discounts of 50 to 90 percent below original retail prices.

KOSCIUSKO — The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary kicked off their annual, fruit, candy and nut sale with a visit from Terri Lynn, the owner of the company that produces the quality products for the yearly fundraiser. The sale concludes Oct. 4. Anyone interested in purchasing items an pick up a form at the Salvation Army …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Committee hosted its 18th commemoration of the tragedies of Sept. 11, 2001, Wednesday night at Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. Mike Cox, Kosciusko County 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Committee member, began the ceremony by reminding everyone of that day’s tragic events. “Eighteen years — in the fast pace …read more.

WARSAW — Final sewer repair and milling on West Center Street is scheduled to take place on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 12 and 13.     Traffic will be restricted to one lane with a flagger during this time.  The roadway should reopen for the weekend, weather permitting. West Center Street will then be closed for preparation …read more.

WARSAW — Two events focused on the health of Pike Lake are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14. At 8:30 a.m., Saturday, volunteers will gather at the Fireman’s Building, 1013 E. Arthur St., on Pike Lake and begin working on cleaning up part of Deeds Creek. Groups involved include Paddlers For Conservation and the Lilly Center …read more.

SYRACUSE — At the Monday, Sept. 9, Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board meeting, Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson requested input from board members on how to approach the planned curbing and lighting project for the Syracuse Community Center’s parking lot. He also presented research he’d already completed for it in addition to a few starter quotes.