WINONA LAKE – Teachers throughout Kosciusko County are invited to schedule a field trip at the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams during the 2019-20 school year. Programs are available for kindergarten and first grade this fall, with second and third-grade programming becoming available in the spring. All field trips meet state and Next Generation …read more.

WARSAW — Penguin Point and the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently held its 39th annual Big Wheel Race during the Family Carnival at Center Lake. There were two divisions: Division one for 4 and 5-year-olds and division two for 6 and 7-year-olds. Thanks to all the Optimist Club volunteer’s, helpers, parents and participants from this …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The town of Winona Lake has received a huge benefit from the efforts of three Boy Scouts who used their initiative and vision — not to mention hard work — to earn the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout. Jeffrey Naundorf-Miller, 15, Connor Joy, 18 and Meraley Fugate, 18, all headed up projects …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Renea Salyer has been hired as its new executive director. Salyer will maintain the chamber memberships, recruit additional members, coordinate fundraising events, communicate the purpose and function of the chamber of commerce and other related responsibilities. Salyer brings with her extensive experience in nonprofit administration, management, …read more.

“You guys rock,” exclaimed Suzie Light, Kosciusko County Community Foundation director, as she addressed a room of more than 50 people gathered in the Milford Community Building Thursday, Aug. 8, for the seventh of 11 “Hometown Chats” hosted by KCCF. So far, said Light, Milford “gets the award for most attendees.” The purpose of the …read more.

SYRACUSE — More than 30 people attended the dedication of the state’s 11th Safe Haven Baby Box Friday, Aug. 9, with a ceremony at Turkey Creek Fire Station 2, located at 8138 E. McClintic Road south of Syracuse. The station was chosen for its “significant level of anonymity for surrenders,” according to a Safe Haven …read more.

WARSAW — A second person has announced intentions to replace State Sen. Randy Head, who is resigning on Monday, Aug. 12. Head represents District 18, which includes the southern part of Kosciusko County as well as parts or all of Fulton, Miami, Cass, Marshall and Carroll counties. Jeff Staker, Denver, Ind., has lived in Indiana …read more.

WARSAW — Organizers of Warsaw’s First Friday are looking for antique vendors to participate in Art-tober First Friday on Oct. 4. Vendors who sell any type of antiques, including art, jewelry, books, vintage clothing, collectibles and more, are asked to send pictures of merchandise to [email protected] for vetting. Booth fees are $25. “This is our …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw couple was recently charged for providing alcohol to more than 30 people under the age of 21. John Albert Tucker, 52; and Maria E. Tucker, 49, both of 1542 Country Club Drive East, Warsaw, are charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor, a class C misdemeanor. On June 22, officers with …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood took flight for the second time this season with a championship, winning the NorthWood Girls Golf Invite in record fashion Thursday evening.

WARSAW — Hidden Lake, the home of the Lake City Skiers, is about to gain some national attention this weekend. The ski team will host the USA Water Ski Division I National Show Ski Championships, beginning Friday, Aug. 9, and continuing through Sunday, Aug. 11, in what is expected to be the biggest event in …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after allegedly battering a man with special needs. Britanie Kay Marie Johnson, 22, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #66, Warsaw, is being charged with battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Aug. 1, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office went to an undisclosed residence in regards …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Watershed Foundation announces Brad Clayton as the newest watershed conservationist joining Sam St. Clair and Scott Zeigler. Clayton is a North Webster native, who graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2009 with a bachelor of science in plant and soil science. Clayton has worked both with producers as a yield-pro specialist …read more.

WARSAW — More pleasant, rain-free weather is in the forecast for much of the weekend in north-central Indiana. Highs on Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 10, are expected to be 81 with mostly sunny skies during the day and clear conditions at night in Kosciusko County, the National Weather Service said. Sunday will be …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge David Cates spoke before the Kosciusko County Council Thursday night, Aug. 8 and gave the panel an update on one of his most championed programs, the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative or JDAI. The program is designed to give offenders who are minors a chance to avoid jail …read more.

WARSAW — Two people from Warsaw were recently arrested after allegedly stealing a cellphone. Jacob Daniel King, 21, 944 E. Garfield St., Warsaw, is being charged with theft, a class A misdemeanor; and sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony. Heather Jean Fountain, 28, 944 E. Garfield St., Warsaw, is being charged with theft, a class …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — During a special board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8, the Whitko School Board approved the hiring of Jake Everett as the new Whitko Jr./Sr. High School principal. Everett previously worked at Manchester Community Schools for seven years in a variety of positions, including social studies teacher, basketball coach and digital learning coach. …read more.

WARSAW — A Bunker Hill man who police said was driving a stolen car when it ran into a train will face multiple charges related to the incident. James Douglas Cable, 47, 3038 West CR 850S, Bunker Hill, is charged with theft, a class A misdemeanor; failure to stop after a vehicle accident, a class …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  A Silver Lake resident requested that the speed limit be lowered at the curve on SR 15 entering town due to truck traffic from the Louis Dreyfus Company, located in Claypool. Kent Parks brought up the issue at Wednesday’s town council meeting.  Parks lives near the Pizza King, in the area of …read more.

WARSAW — With the 2019-2020 school year around the corner, the Kosciusko Board of Realtors continued its annual partnership with Combined Community Services to provide local children with back-to-school backpacks loaded with all their needed school supplies. KBOR partnered with Sabrina Phillips, director of self sufficiency, and the CCS staff for the sixth year. This …read more.

MENTONE — The Mentone Town Council is continuing to deal with the fate of two beleaguered properties that, according to town officials, present safety concerns. The properties are owned by Eddie Tridle, according to the board and are located at 412 Main Street and 408 W. Monroe Street. According to Town Marshal James Eads, the …read more.

TALMA — As local schools begin welcoming students back into the classroom this week from summer break, safety at area school bus stops will likely be on everyone’s mind. The 2018-2019 school year could be seen by many as tragic in terms of bus stop safety, with three Tippecanoe Valley students killed in October, 2018, …read more.

MILFORD – Housing Opportunities of Warsaw (HOW), a local not-for-profit organization that assists in improving the housing conditions of low-income households in Kosciusko County, is offering Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits until March 31, 2020. Those interested in the tax credits for their 2019 Indiana state taxes must purchase the credits by Dec. 31. …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the Central Park Concert Series at the Central Park Plaza at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. If you like jazzy pop/contemporary, you won’t want to miss the Alicia Pyle Quartet. The band starts playing at 7 p.m. and will play until 8:30 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Those in the Amish community received notice at the end of July that the license fee for horse-drawn vehicles is increasing significantly beginning Sept. 2. Kosciusko County Commissioners voted in early July after months of discussion by the Kosciusko County Council on increasing the wheel tax for most motorized vehicles, to increase …read more.

WARSAW — A benefit fundraiser will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, for an 8-year-old Claypool girl battling cancer. Payton Slaymaker was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, also known as a DIPG.  The event will be held at Warsaw Family Worship Center, located at 1250 Husky Trail, Warsaw. The …read more.

WINONA LAKE – When Gracie Perez moved to Texas at age 15, she didn’t know any English outside of the words “yes” and “no.” Stepping into a new school, a new language, and a new country all at once felt like a mountain too big for a teenager to climb.

WARSAW — Optimist club members and friends of John Elliott gathered Wednesday morning to honor the longtime community leader who plans to move soon to South Carolina. Members of the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and others honored Elliott — who turned 75 on Wednesday — at the Shrine Building, making it clear how much he …read more.

LEESBURG — At approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, Lutheran EMS and Leesburg Fire Department were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of CR 700N and CR 300E, Leesburg. Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the accident. North Webster Fire Department was later called in to assist. …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 7, focused almost entirely on school safety.  Husky Trail, where Harrison Elementary School is located, has been the chief area of concern in recent months, following the death of 8-year-old Gidieon Cook, who was struck by a vehicle on Husky Trail in June, as …read more.

SYRACUSE — All schools in the Wawasee Community Community School Corporation will be holding a back to school open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13. There will be no freshman and new student orientation Aug. 8 at Wawasee High School. Instead, that will be held in the auditorium at the high school …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The two main items of business during the Kosciusko Area Plan Commission meeting held today, Aug. 7, were both continued. Blue Barn Berry Farm, 9139 N 300 E, Syracuse, was on the agenda to rezone 8.16 acres from a Residential District to an Agricultural District. Dan Richard, area planning director, explained that the …read more.

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers. Alexander Glen Hurley WARSAW — After a two-day jury trial and approximately three hours of deliberation, Alexander Glen Hurley, Warsaw, was found not guilty of rape. The trial continued Wednesday, Aug. 7, with the state resting and defense beginning its argument …read more.

SYRACUSE — Day two of Camp H.E.R.O. was a little more hands on for the 106 campers and an opportunity to learn what it involves, training and equipment necessary. “It’s going absolutely phenomenal,” stated Kosciusko County Sheriff Kyle Dukes. “The kids are having a blast. The games are fun, the demonstrations are fun.” The second …read more.

WARSAW — Multiple fire departments were called to a mobile home in Suburban Acres at 3699 North CR 175E, Warsaw Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 7. Central Dispatch called out first responders shortly after 12:30 p.m. and directed units to lot 4 of the mobile home park, reporting that the caller was hysterical and that the home …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Run for a Hero will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Heritage Park in Etna Green. The park is located at 300 S. Walnut St., Etna Green. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., with the 1-mile fun run beginning at 9 a.m. and the 5k starting at 10 a.m.  …read more.

WINONA LAKE — While a motorcyclist remains hospitalized in Fort Wayne in critical but stable condition, the motorist accused of hitting him with a car on Aug. 4, has been officially charged with two counts of criminal recklessness and was reportedly out on bond at the time for multiple other offenses. Glenn Dale Chupp, 20, …read more.

WARSAW — The city parks department will host a Family Movie Night featuring Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet” on Saturday, August 10, by Center Lake Beach. The feature will begin at 7:30 p.m, according to information provided by the parks department. Free kids’ bingo will begin at 6:00. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Police in Winona Lake are seeking the public’s help with a theft case. Winona Lake Police have posted a video online showing a man believed to be involved in a theft case that happened on July 13 in a Winona Lake school parking lot. A vehicle was broken into and a purse …read more.

WARSAW — City Council candidate Sara McNeal-Strahan Lenfestey has organized two upcoming events that are open to the public. She’s hosting a community barbecue Friday, Aug. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Beyer Park. The event is a fundraiser for her campaign.  Food and drinks will be served and entertainment will be provided by …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Booth Brothers are coming to Winona Lake for a joint concert featuring The Guardians. The performance is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Winona Heritage Room, (formerly known as the Rodeheaver Auditorium).  The Booth Brothers are a trio known for their harmony-drenched vocals and warm, easy voices. Ronnie Booth, Michael Booth, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Approximately 105 youth ages 8-13 signed up for Camp Honor Excellence Respect Opportunity hosted by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The three day camp, held at the Blue Barn Berry Farm and Event Center, located in Syracuse, features presentations from local EMS, fire departments, SWAT, bomb squad, K9 units and area law enforcement …read more.

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s deadline for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application will be 4:30 p.m., September 15. A link to the online application is now available on the foundation’s website at www.KCFoundation.org/Scholarships. Guidance counselors will also have a link to the application to share with eligible applicants. Applicants are encouraged to …read more.

WARSAW — Fire Station No. 2 on East Center Street is showing its age, structurally. Parts of the structure are rusting away. Much of the damage is along exterior walls and around steel foundations. Some of the worst problems seem to be on the west side of the building, said Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Fire Chief …read more.

MENTONE — Kayla Leininger was chosen by a Republican caucus Tuesday night to fill the vacancy on the Franklin Township Board left by the death of her mother-in-law. Leininger was the only candidate to file for the position, according to Kosciusko County Republican Party Chairman Mike Ragan. Precinct Committee members Jo Paczkowski and Jim Eads …read more.

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers. Alexander Glen Hurley WARSAW — The first two witnesses for the jury trial involving a Warsaw man accused of rape testified on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Alexander Glen Hurley is facing one charge of rape, a level 3 felony. The incident allegedly …read more.

WARSAW — At least one person has announced intentions to replace State Sen. Randy Head, who announced last week his intentions to resign this month. Jake Adams, a Flora man who served nine years active duty with the Marines, was touring State Senate District 18 on Monday, Aug. 5, drumming up support from Republican leadership …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership is joining about 230 law-enforcement agencies across Indiana and thousands nationwide in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization. From mid-August through Labor Day, police will be working overtime to arrest impaired drivers. Expect to see increased sobriety checkpoints, roving patrols and saturation patrols. “Any substance …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The animal control controversy continued at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 6, with court security eventually stepping in to cut off one woman’s time at the podium. Columbia City resident Kelly Bolenbaugh, who spoke at the July 23 commissioners meeting, approached the podium once the floor was open for public comments …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko will also host a back to school night at the junior-senior high school Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Beginning at 6 p.m., 7th graders will participate in junior high orientation in the main auditorium, while at 7 p.m., ninth grade orientation for senior high students will be hosted …read more.

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers. WARSAW — A jury trial began Tuesday, Aug. 6, in Kosciusko County Circuit Court for a Warsaw man who faces a rape charge, which is a level 3 felony. Alexander Glen Hurley, 18, 2115 E. Hendricks St., Warsaw, was arrested in …read more.

HUNTINGTON COUNTY — The Indiana State Police investigated a single-vehicle rollover crash in rural Huntington County Monday morning, Aug. 5 in which the driver, two toddlers and an infant escaped without injury after their vehicle was involved in a rollover accident. At about 9:50 a.m., Trooper Jason Ward was called to investigate a single-vehicle rollover …read more.

By Darla McCammon I started this column looking for a way to help my readers engage their children in art. Instead, I found adults who create art from children’s play toys. Is it possible that LEGO toys can be considered art? Did you know the LEGO Company estimates there are over 50 LEGO bricks for …read more.

By KELLY HECKAMAN Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Extension Director LEESBURG — This year’s Kosciusko County Cattlemen’s Association and Purdue Extension Kosciusko County’s beef twilight tour offers fun and fellowship for all area beef producers starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. The 20th addition heads back to the Leesburg area. All who attend will get …read more.

David Turner of Winona Lake was awarded the Bill Reneker Memorial Community Service Award at the Town of Winona Lake’s Family Festival Luau on Saturday, Aug. 3, in the Winona Lake town park. Hundreds of Winona Lake residents of all ages spent the day in the park enjoying a petting zoo, face painting, bouncy houses, …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Whitley County Sheriff’s Office investigated three separate accidents Monday, Aug. 5, that injured a total of seven people, including a Warsaw man. Rex S. Vier, 56, Warsaw, suffered a head injury and arm fractures in a three-vehicle accident. That accident occurred at 3:03 p.m. at SR 205 and CR 550E. He was …read more.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include more detail about who is paying for the proposed fountain. WARSAW — Plans to install a water fountain as part of the North Buffalo Street plaza project were discussed Monday by the city’s redevelopment commission. Board members reviewed a plan by the city to hire Peerless …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  A fish, chicken and tenderloin fry will be held from 4 p.m. until sold out, Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Silver Lake Conservation Building, located at 108 S. Elm St., Silver Lake. Carry out only. The price is $9 per pound and side dishes are available. The event is sponsored by the …read more.

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WARSAW — Debra Collier’s School of Dance is kicking off their 43rd season with a night of sample classes on Tuesday, August 6. The open house is from 5:30 to 7 pm., at 1269 Husky Trail, Warsaw. Families can enjoy free classes, door prizes and performances by Class Act Dance Troupe.  Kosciusko Literacy Services will …read more.

WARSAW — Annexation and continued development in the city will likely pay dividends as the city prepares its  2020 budget. While the city has seen steady growth in recent years in the amount of assessed value, which is the basis for calculating tax rates, the anticipated increase that will be finalized in the next few …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Thanks to its beautiful lakes, Kosciusko County is a popular place for summertime fun. Obvious ways to enjoy the water include picnicking on open beaches, water skiing with friends or fishing for bluegill. But there are a few less-traveled ways to enjoy local ecosystems Beyer Farm Trail – Pike Lake, Warsaw The Beyer …read more.

SYRACUSE — A number of topics were covered Saturday morning, Aug. 3, during the annual Syracuse Lake Association breakfast meeting. The two main topics dealt with the health of the lake and background and information on the formation of Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy. Dr. Nate Bosch, director of Lilly Lakes & Streams at …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after officers responded to a report of a suspicious person and discovered drugs. Brandon Charles Carpenter, 32, 8727 E. Hatchery Road, Syracuse, is charged with operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, possession of a narcotic drug, and possession of a syringe, all level 6 felonies; …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Tuesday, Aug. 6, will mark 44 years since the last time Syracuse resident Sarah Knisley saw her older sister alive. The 1975 murder of 17-year-old North Webster teen Laurel Jean Mitchell remains unsolved to this day. Mitchell’s murder sent shock waves through the sleepy little town. North Webster was considered quiet, peaceful — …read more.

WARSAW — It does not appear Chick-fil-A is preparing to open a new restaurant in Warsaw. InkFreeNews reached out to the company’s corporate office late Friday afternoon after two signs were posted in front of the old Steak ‘n Shake restaurant along US 15 on Warsaw’s north side, claiming Chick-fil-A would open a store at …read more.

WARSAW — A Pierceton woman was recently arrested after allegedly stealing items from Walmart and returning them in exchange for shopping cards. Nicole Ann Wetli, 28, 8280 E. US 30 #5, Pierceton, is being charged with corrupt business influence, a level 5 felony; and four counts of theft, all class A misdemeanors. On Oct. 22, …read more.

WARSAW — City council will begin reviewing tentative plans for the 2020 budget Monday night, Aug. 5. The city council meeting at city hall starts at 6 p.m., Monday, an hour earlier than normal, to accommodate the budget discussion. According to the council agenda, department budgets for aviation, building and planning, cemetery, public works and …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly battering a woman. Chad James Hugo, 37, 209 E. Ramar Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On July 23, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department spoke …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Kosciusko, Fulton and Marshall counties are among 39 entities that will all receive grant money for increased traffic enforcement at school bus stops. Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the grant funding Monday, Aug. 5. About 230 Indiana police agencies receive federal grants for highly visible traffic enforcement, including speeding, aggressive driving and school bus …read more.

PIERCETON — Edward J. Frost, 51, Warsaw, is in serious condition following a motorcycle-car accident at 7:08 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, on Pierceton Road, west of South CR 600E. Frost was transported to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, for his injuries. The driver of the vehicle involved, Glen D. Chupp, 20, Nappanee, was taken to Kosciusko …read more.

Warsaw – Kosciusko County Community Foundation has hosted six of 11 hometown chats throughout the county, and five more are scheduled for August. The purpose of the chats is for the Community Foundation to hear from residents in each town about what the needs are in their communities. The chats will help inform the Community …read more.

SYRACUSE — A free, three-part series about historical Northeastern Indiana will be featured at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive, Syracuse in early September. Event dates and times are as follows: Thursday, Sept. 5, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. “Algonquin inhabitants of Indiana’s Forest.” Focus on how the Miami and Potawatomie nations responded to the …read more.

PIERCETON — A motorcycle driver has been transported to a Fort Wayne hospital after the motorcycle was struck by a vehicle at approximately 7:11 p.m. tonight, Sunday, Aug. 4. The accident was on Pierceton Road, west of CR 600E, south of Pierceton. Samaritan Air Ambulance was called to the scene, but disregarded when it was …read more.

WARSAW — An Indiana State flag has been placed at the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, courtesy of an anonymous donor. Sexton Hal Heagy told the Oakwood Board of Regents Thursday that he was contacted by Ken Locke, Warsaw Salvation Army administrator and Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association director. “Somebody wanted to spend some money on a project. …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 — Games, prizes, hot dogs and fun filled the North Webster Community Center gym during the grand finale picnic marking the end of the summer reading program at North Webster Community Public Library. All summer reading participants and their families were invited to a free hot dog picnic in celebration of a successful …read more.

By Amy Mann Children’s Services As summer comes to a close, it’s time to get back into old routines or to start new ones. Bedtimes may be a little easier than in the previous few months, lunches may need to be made, and cloths and supplies will need to be ready to go. The Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — There is still time to participate in the “Stuff the Bus” campaign today at Walmart, 2501 Walton Blvd., Warsaw. Volunteers with The Salvation Army will be at the Home and Pharmacy door to accept donations until 6:30 p.m. today, Saturday, Aug. 3. As part of a nationwide effort, the “Stuff the Bus” campaign …read more.

ATWOOD — Township and fire officials on Saturday celebrated the arrival of a pumper tanker for the Atwood Volunteer Fire Department. The pumper tanker replaces a smaller pumper that was built in 1973. The new vehicle can carry 3,000 gallons of water, compared to the old truck that could haul 750 gallons, said Fire Chief …read more.

TOWN HALL MEETINGS — It’s been six years since Indiana’s 2nd District U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski held a traditional town hall, and a Democratic Party challenger, Pat Hackett, is doing her best to keep the issue fresh. On her campaign Facebook page, Hackett called the lack of meetings with the public a “dereliction of duty” …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 — Downtown Warsaw was the place to be Friday night with activities for all ages. Those who enjoyed looking at various makes, models and years of vehicles could wander around downtown. Those with young kids could visit the Family Carnival at Central Park. Or participate in both. The Warsaw First Friday Car Show, benefiting …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after two instances of dealing a controlled substance to an undercover officer with the NET 43 Drug Task Force. Michael Alen Perzanowski, 50, formerly of 708 W. North St. 1, Syracuse, is charged with two counts of dealing in a schedule IV controlled substance, a level 4 …read more.

WARSAW — The former Warsaw Steak ‘n Shake restaurant, located at 2455 Jalynn St., may well be home to a Chick-fil-A restaurant. A sign announcing this was located outside of the restaurant Friday, Aug. 2. On March 28, the Steak ‘n Shake location posted the following statement on its front door: “We have decided to …read more.

 Leesburg Elementary teachers will travel by bus into the Leesburg Elementary district neighborhoods on Monday, Aug. 5. Staff will be handing out popsicles to Leesburg students during this event. Below is a tentative schedule of when the teachers will be in each neighborhood. Times are approximate, but you can visit Leesburg’s Facebook page to receive …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  City officials are asking for patience from motorists in the wake of three construction projects coming up along US 30 in Kosciusko County. Indiana Department of Transportation will be reconstructing parts of intersections at Anchorage Road and Parker Street. City officials will have a pre-construction meeting in the near future and work is …read more.

WARSAW — A local man and woman were arrested after officers found drugs and items in a vehicle commonly used for dealing drugs. Anthony Wayne Miller, 37, 726 Lake City Highway, Warsaw; also showing an address of 111 E. High St., Atwood; is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, …read more.

WARSAW — A relative of the Franklin Township board member who died recently is seeking the position she held through an upcoming Republican caucus. Buni Leininger died July 7. Kayla Leininger, 36, a daughter-in-law of Buni Leininger, has filed for the position and is seeking to fill the vacancy, according to Kosciusko County Republican Party …read more.

The following is the second of two stories about Little Free Libraries in Kosciusko County. This story focuses on how to set up a Little Free Library, why local residents and organizations in the county decided to establish their own, and how Little Free Libraries can help the community. KOSCIUSKO — There are approximately 80,000 …read more.

MENTONE — The old saying — if you’re doing something you love, you’ll never work a day in your life —  could apply to Madelyne Anweiler of Mentone. Anweiler loves books, and, along with her sister, Elyza Oswald, she has managed to maintain a used bookstore, Pete and Freddy’s Pages Aplenty, for nine years. Books, however, …read more.

PIERCETON — The annual Pierceton Days festival kicks off today at noon Friday, Aug. 2, and continues Saturday in Brower Park. Vendors open for business at noon today. A bounce house and other games will be up and running by 3 p.m. A petting zoo and car and motorcycle show begins at 5 p.m. A …read more.

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — The search for Kevin Lee Bronson, 59, ended on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 1, when he was booked in the St. Joseph County Jail. Authorities issued a statement Wednesday saying they were looking for Bronson for a parole violation. Bronson was one of three persons indicted by a Kosciusko County Grand Jury …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Republicans in four towns in Kosciusko County will need to conduct political conventions this summer to reduce the number of candidates appearing on the general election ballot to the maximum allowed by state law. Seven towns with populations of less than 3,500 — Claypool, Etna Green, Pierceton, Leesburg, North Webster, Mentone and Silver …read more.

WABASH – Tickets for individual shows included in the 2019-20 Wabash Valley Music Association Series at the Honeywell Center will go on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 9. The series is presented by Parkview Wabash Hospital and includes: • Mamma Mia, presented by Wabash Area Community Theater on Sept. 27. Featuring the songs of ABBA, this …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Skiers have been chosen as the host team for the 2019 USA Water Ski Division I National Show Ski Championships. The top 14 teams, over 1,500 athletes, in the nation will compete for the National title. The tournament will take place Aug. 9-11 at Hidden Lake in Warsaw. The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb will present Hoosier humanitarian Dr. George Rapp with the 2019 Sachem Award, the state’s highest honor, at a ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 27. Rapp and his wife Peggy reside at Lake Wawasee as well as Indianapolis. “Dr. George Rapp has helped make his hometown, our state and the world a …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly attempting rape. Abel Salas Gonzalez, a.k.a. Abel Salas, 20, 742 S. Warbler Lane, Warsaw, is being charged with attempted rape, a level 3 felony. On June 22, a person went to the …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed several alcohol permits and addressed two permit violations during its meeting on Thursday, Aug. 1. Joel Stein, owner of Channel Side LLC, was present at the meeting in regards to a violation from 2018 at The Barbee Landing, 3687 N. Barbee Road, Warsaw. According to Stein, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw officials will hold a deer task force training session from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Warsaw Police Department. Any interest archer may apply to participate in the reduction effort for 2019. More information, forms and applications for any interested DTF archers about the deer reduction program for 2019 …read more.