WARSAW — A Warsaw woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing money from vending machines. Jaylin Shyanne Dunn, 25, 923 S. Union St., Warsaw, is being charged with three counts of theft, all level 6 felonies. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on April 17, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s officer spoke with an official from AVI …read more.

BOURBON — Triton School Corporation is extremely excited for the new teachers that will be joining the school’s team and family this school year. A new teacher induction was held Tuesday, July 30, and this group of passionate individuals are ready to invest in Triton School Corporation scholars. The corporation will soon be doing a …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — A Nappanee man was sentenced to four years at the Indiana Department of Corrections after molesting a child. Lester R. Chupp, 72, 13778 N. CR 950W, Nappanee, was charged with child molesting, a level 4 felony. On Jan. 17, …read more.

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 — Protesters calling for Jerry Clase to be removed from his position as county animal control officer apparently weren’t kidding when they told Kosciusko commissioners earlier this month that the protests will not stop. According to Phaedra Chaney, who organized the protest in front of the county courthouse prior to the Kosciusko commissioners’ July …read more.

WARSAW — Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, at the administrative offices of Kosciusko Community Hospital (KCH). Each month is an opportunity to learn more from professionals and specialists in the community, along with receiving answers to questions, sharing experiences, and encouraging one another. Open …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A South Bend man was recently arrested after fraudulently using checks from a Mishawaka business to make purchases at Walmart and Meijer in Warsaw. Ricky Lynn Jackson, Jr., 29, 3126 Corby Blvd., South Bend, is being charged with corrupt business influence, a level 5 felony; three counts of forgery and two counts of …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library in Kosciusko County held a groundbreaking ceremony on a 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 to kick off the beginning of construction of their new library facility. The planning and construction of this project is being led by Michael Kinder & Sons, construction manager and MKM Architecture + Design, architect. …read more.

ALBION — Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is thrilled to announce the addition of three new animals to its facility.  Momma & Caesar, Vervet monkeys, were voluntarily surrendered to Black Pine earlier this summer.  Due to a death in the family of the original owner new arrangements were necessary for the ongoing care of the pair.  …read more.

Sometimes it’s the lowest points in life that lead to something amazing WINONA LAKE – In 1995, eighteen-year-old Susanna Metzger eagerly began her second semester of college at IPFW, planning to study accounting. But when she received the news that she was pregnant, her college education was put on hold. Although unexpected, she loved being …read more.

WARSAW — A member of Congressman Jim Banks’ staff will visit Warsaw today, Thursday, Aug. 1, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. The staff member will be at the Warsaw City Hall council chambers, 102 S. Buffalo St., from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

WINONA LAKE — Covert surveillance and thorough investigative techniques conducted by NET 43 resulted in the arrests of Derek Krichbaum, 34; and Sara Rivera, 33, Warsaw, on Wednesday, July 31. The manhunt for Krichbaum was based upon an active Kosciusko County felony narcotics warrant. Officers found Krichbaum and Rivera hiding in a shed located within …read more.

ETNA GREEN — During its July 30 meeting, the Etna Green Town Council approved a quote from Beer & Slabaugh, Nappanee, for a sunken manhole project that council members have deemed an emergency. The manhole in need of repair is at the intersection of SR 19 and Spring Street, near the Etna Green Mobile Home …read more.

WARSAW — The Cruisin’ Hoosiers Car Show has undergone a big change this year. After last year the Cruisin’ Hoosiers decided they would not do the annual car show in 2019. However, a small group of members were still interested in remaining involved with the show. This year the annual car show will debut with its new name, the Warsaw First Friday Car Show.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks Department will host the annual family carnival at Central Park from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. Enjoy children’s entertainment, inflatables, games, face painting, dunk tank, Penguin Point’s big wheel race and so much more. The event will be held at the Central Park Glover Pavilion in Warsaw, and is brought to …read more.

SYRACUSE — An Elkhart man was arrested after allegedly using a former employer’s credit card to purchase lottery tickets. Michael Edward Cotter, 48, 2013 Leininger Ave., Elkhart, is being charged with fraud, a level 6 felony. On May 7, an officer with the Syracuse Police Department spoke with a woman regarding a fraud. The woman …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Cromwell man is facing charges after allegedly choked a female and refusing to let her leave her residence.  Markus John Ferguson, 46, 12113 N. Beau Peep Lane, Cromwell, is being charged with criminal confinement, a level 3 felony; intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; strangulation, a level 6 felony; …read more.

WARSAW — “It’s devastating. Nothing can happen to bring Ronald (Strieby) back. There is pain on both sides,” stated Kosciusko County Superior 3 Judge Joe Sutton during the sentencing of Skylar Kuta, 23, 9122 N. 500E, Syracuse, Wednesday morning, July 31. Kuta was charged with failure to remain at the scene of an accident resulting …read more.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the event start time. SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon and 5K will be Aug. 10 in Syracuse. Participants can sign up at runsignup.com or visit wawaseekiwanis.org for more details. The event will include a quarter-mile swim, a 13.5-mile bike, and a 3.1-mile run. Activities will …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Law enforcement agencies are currently searching for a man who was sentenced to serve seven years at the Indiana Department of Corrections in November 2017. Kevin L. Bronson, 59, was one of three persons indicted by a Kosciusko County Grand Jury in late 2015, with official charges brought against him,  Aaron Rovenstine and …read more.

  [weaver_youtube KIwh6TzYc70 rel=0]   The following is the first of two stories about Little Free Libraries in Kosciusko County. This story focuses on locals’ experiences with establishing the stands, how the Little Free Libraries work and where they can be found. Part two will be posted Friday. WARSAW — There are six public libraries in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosier consumers to beware of scams perpetrated by online posers in the wake of a recent Equifax settlement following the company’s 2017 announcement of a data breach affecting approximately 147 million people. Scammers have been setting up fraudulent websites that imitate the appearance of an authentic site …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is taking the first step toward issuing an $8 million bond to cover expenses for several projects. The board on Tuesday voted 4-0 to proceed with the bond process. Approval of the bond could happen in August, said Chief Financial Officer April Fitterling. Among the “potential” projects: Improvements to the …read more.

WARSAW — Deadline to file election paperwork is Thursday for anyone interested in running for clerk or town board positions in seven towns in Kosciusko County. Paperwork needs to be filed by noon Thursday with the Kosciusko County Clerk’s office. Towns with populations of less than 3,500 and holding general elections this fall include Claypool, …read more.

WARSAW — The Lake City Lions Club is seeking crafters for their fall craft show. The craft show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Home and Family Arts Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds in Warsaw. For more information concerning the show and to learn more about the application …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A North Webster man was recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail after resisting arrest and causing injury to a police officer. Brandon Scott Mulldune, 31, 10 EMS W29 Lane, North Webster, is being charged with battery resulting in bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, a level 5 felony; and possession of …read more.

ELKHART — A judge in Elkhart County is expected to rule soon on a partial summary judgment request in a lawsuit over the future of motorized racing at the Warsaw Motorsports Complex. The suit was initiated by homeowners who live near the race track at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds and are seeking to re-institute an …read more.

SYRACUSE — A special Wawasee School Board meeting held Tuesday, July 30, in Syracuse began the annual budget process. A budget work session was part of the agenda for the board meeting. Jim Evans, director of finances for the Wawasee Community School Corporation, reminded the board a new process is now used to formulate the …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  Grace College completed its first annual Engineering Camp for middle school students. The week-long camp held July 15-19 welcomed 20 local students to explore the world of engineering from 8 – 5 p.m. in an interactive and engaging setting. The week was sponsored by several community partners including Zimmer Biomet. Campers worked …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Bowen Recovery Center marks its first full year serving patients struggling with Opioid Use Disorder. The recovery center serves patients within a 100-mile radius of Fort Wayne, IN using Methadone to treat the physical withdrawal symptoms and cravings paired with counseling and behavioral health therapies. Decades of research has shown this Medication-Assisted …read more.

SYRACUSE — Have you put in your bid yet for one of these fabulous chairs? There is still time. Winners will be announced at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1 at Syracuse Public Library adult floor. The six chairs each depict the works of different authors and are done by five local artists. Local artists and …read more.

WARSAW — Walmart and The Salvation Army are working to provide new school supplies and shoes to children in need during the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event at 2501 Walton Blvd, Warsaw, Saturday, Aug. 3.  As part of a nationwide effort, the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event in Warsaw is one of nearly 3,000 similar …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Viewers who tune in for Tuesday night’s Democratic Party presidential debate night may catch a local commercial touting three candidates running for Warsaw City Council. Kosciusko County Democratic Party Chairman Brian Smith announced on Facebook that they had purchased a one-minute commercial that will run during the debate. The two-hour event begins at 8 …read more.

SYRACUSE — The official police report contains additional information concerning an accident that occurred Friday, July 26, when a construction worker in Syracuse was struck and killed by a vehicle. At 1:51 p.m. Friday, July 26, Benjamin Fisher, 29, Plymouth, and a coworker, Laura McCollister, 40, South Bend, were removing road construction signs along SR …read more.

By Darla McCammon This month, an artist new to the area will exhibit at Lakeland Art Association. Marcy Mitchell grew up in both rural settings as well as cosmopolitan areas in Michigan. Her work is done in acrylics and pastels. This exhibit focuses on her love of pastels. When asked about her favorite style, Mitchell …read more.

GOSHEN — Interra Senior Vice-President of Technology Darrin McLaughlin recently announced that Blair Juarez has been promoted to the position of Assistant Vice-President of Project Management at Interra Credit Union, Goshen. In her new role, Juarez will be responsible for developing and managing credit union initiatives as a key member of the credit union’s growing …read more.

WARSAW — This week’s weather for northern Indiana will be dominated by mild, pleasant weather conditions. The National Weather Service forecast does not include any chance of rain through Sunday and high temperatures will top out in the low 80s. The forecast for Tuesday, July 30, will be sunny with a high of 80. The …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — This week’s Indiana State Police radio “Road Show” looks at school bus safety. Host John Perrine, an Indiana State Police sergeant, was joined by Indiana State Police Lt. Tyler Utterback and Capt. Mike Pruitt, of the Wayne Township Fire Department in Indianapolis. You can watch the video here. The radio show is posted …read more.

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BURKET — The Kosciusko County Republican Party has chosen a new board member for Seward Township. Kosciusko County Republican Chair Mike Ragan announced Monday night, July 29, that Matthew Smith had been selected. Smith, of Akron, replaces Allison McSherry, who resigned recently. Smith was selected over Paul A. Onstott, of Burket

WARSAW — One person was taken to the hospital following a three-vehicle accident on US 30 Sunday, July 28. At 3:56 p.m. Sunday, Lutheran EMS, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Warsaw Police Department responded to the accident on US 30 in the area of Springhill Road in Warsaw. According to the police report, Robert E. Leroy, …read more.

PIERCETON — Medics and fire personnel responded to a report of a woman entrapped in a vehicle after a collision on US 30 Monday, July 29. Initial dispatch reports said a traffic accident occurred in the eastbound lanes of US 30 near East Van Ness Road and Arnolt Drive, Pierceton. Pierceton Fire Department, Kosciusko County …read more.

WARSAW — A Florida woman was recently arrested after allegedly using a woman’s credit card without permission in 2018. Amber Nicole Bontrager, 39, 10715 Amos Ave., Hastings, Fla., is being charged with fraud on a financial institution, a level 5 felony; and two counts of fraud and forgery, all level 6 felonies. On April 30, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library is celebrating its new building campaign with a Summer Bash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, on the side lawn of the library.  For $5 per person, attendees can enjoy a grilled hotdog, chips, water and entertainment by The Old Man Band. The Syracuse …read more.

  SYRACUSE — John Bearss and Jim and Sally Hubbard were recipients of the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation 2019 Cattail Award. The award was presented at the annual WACF Summer Celebration and Brunch Saturday, July 27. Bearss, whose family has been coming to the lake for more than 60 years and himself all his life, …read more.

WARSAW — Seven people were recently arrested after officers responded to a report of an underage drinking party in Warsaw earlier in July. Dane Jackson Stookey, 20, 28 Trailside Drive, Winona Lake; Rachel Marie McDonald, 18, 340 E. Levi Lee Road 170, Warsaw; Coby Jackson Cornelius, 19, 1209 E. CR 700S, Claypool; Kray Jacob Menzie, …read more.

        WINONA LAKE — Results were announced Sunday for the 3rd annual Lake Games Ultimate Challenger held Friday and Saturday, July 27. Obstacle Course Men 1st – FG Garcia Men 2nd – Zac Erba Women 1st – Jodi Pepper Women 2nd – Ashley Kitchens   Crossfit Men 1st – Bryan Wong Men …read more.

SYRACUSE — More details have been released concerning a construction worker in Syracuse who was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday. At 1:51 p.m. Friday, July 26, Benjamin Fisher, 29, Plymouth, and a coworker were removing road construction signs along SR 13 in a utility pole project area north of East Waco Drive, Syracuse. …read more.

WARSAW — Garbage collection in Warsaw Monday, July 29, is being slowed by mechanical issues with two trucks. The city said two of its garbage trucks are currently experiencing mechanical issues, causing delays in Monday’s trash pick-up.  If trash is not picked up at the normal time today, residents are asked to leave their cans …read more.

SYRACUSE — On Monday, July 22, Lisa Durham of Rogers Electro-Matics delivered a check for $1,000 to Little Lambs Ministry Preschool and Daycare located in Syracuse. Little Lambs is working to raise money for a playground at its second location at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Syracuse.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been revised to make it clear the event starts with children’s’ bingo. SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club will host a children’s’ bingo Saturday, Aug. 3, and will end the event with the distribution of school supplies. Bingo is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Silver Lake …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Police have issued a silver alert for a teenage girl from central Indiana. The Mooresville Police are investigating the disappearance of Macy LeeAnn Morgan, a 16-year-old white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 190 pounds, blonde hair with hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a red sweatshirt with “CLEAR …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s First Friday event on Aug. 2 will feature a car, truck and motorcycle show at the courthouse square in downtown Warsaw. There is a $15 entry fee, and the first 125 entrants will receive a dash plaque. All proceeds from the event will benefit Baker Youth Club. Registration will take place from …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 4 p.m. Sunday, July 28, Lutheran EMS and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory were called to the scene of a three-vehicle accident on US 30 in the area of Springhill Road in Warsaw. It was reported that two people were injured in the accident. Warsaw Police Department also responded to the scene. No …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 — Staff at the North Webster Community Public Library will celebrate the library’s new building campaign with a summer bash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, on the side lawn of the library. For $5 per person, the public can enjoy a grilled hot dog, chips, water and entertainment by …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The 3rd Annual Lake Games Ultimate Challenger is taking place this weekend in Winona Lake. The Lake Games Ultimate Challenger 2019 events include an obstacle course, a Crossfit competition, an off-road bike race and a trail run.  The Lake Games Ultimate Challenger benefits the needy, while promoting wellness and friendly competition. Net proceeds of …read more.

North Webster Lions Club members, from left, Dave Dishman, Derik Green, Ben Lauber and Mark Lawson, take a break from selling their popular burgers during the 11th annual Dixie Day Festival, held Saturday, July 27. (Photo by Keith Knepp) NORTH WEBSTER — Compared to last Saturday’s temperatures that reached into the mid-90s with a heat …read more.

By Melissa Chapman, Cataloging Supervisor Libraries have an extensive scholastic duty with a wealth of offerings beyond books. Books play an important role in the life of a child yet the ultimate goal of a library is to serve the community with whatever its public needs. Just getting people into the library brings them a …read more.

BURKET — At 10:22 a.m. Saturday, July 27, Kosciusko County Dispatch received a call regarding a man pinned underneath a vehicle in a garage at 207 E. Broadway Street in Burket. Dispatch was notified several minutes later that the man, identified as Christopher Witham, 63, Burket, was no longer beneath the Ford Mustang. It was …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Class of 2019 has been named. The members of this year’s class join others who have led successful lives, while making substantial contributions to their chosen field of work or have provided outstanding service to their community, state, or country, according to a news release issued by the …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Official charges in Marshall County have been filed against a Fort Wayne man who led officers in a multi-county vehicle chase that ended with the death of a Whitley County K9. Clarence Shearer, 31, Fort Wayne, is being charged with attempted armed robbery and armed robbery, both level 3 felonies; attempted auto theft, …read more.

SYRACUSE — New details have been released about the fatal road accident Friday in Syracuse involving a construction worker. The accident happened along Waco Drive, around 2 p.m. Friday, according to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Ben Fisher, 29, was working as a flagger with a construction crew and was directing traffic on SR 13 …read more.

ELKHART — The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that bridge rehabilitation is scheduled for S.R. 13 over Dry Run in Elkhart County as soon as Monday, July 29. Beginning Monday, motorists may experience alternating lane restrictions and traffic directed by a temporary signal between C.R. 148 and C.R. 48 in Elkhart County. Be prepared …read more.

The potential size and scope of the North Buffalo Street redevelopment project in Warsaw are slowly coming into focus. The first phase of construction by Matthews LLC is well underway with construction of townhouses on the west side of the street. The soon-to-be three-story structure will stand out among surrounding buildings and will be one …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.

SYRACUSE — A road construction worker who ran for mayor in Plymouth earlier this year died Friday when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic. Officials have confirmed that Ben Fisher, 29, Plymouth, died after being struck by a pickup truck Friday, July 26.  Fisher worked as a flagger with a construction crew …read more.

WARSAW — What started as a White Paper Project through the local Kosciusko Leadership Academy, K21 Health Services Pavilion, has now been serving the community for a decade. On Tuesday, July 23, the agencies housed in the Health Services Pavilion hosted a Business After Hours event through the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce to welcome the …read more.

  [weaver_youtube DIpPbdogHeM rel=o].     WARSAW — The Hurricane Reggae Band, part of the Central Park Concert Series offered by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department, performed at the Central Park Plaza Friday, July 26. Cleve “Hurricane” Jean Jacques resides in Chicago and heads the Hurricane Reggae Band, winner of the Chicago Music Award …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank announced that Tori Platt has been promoted to vice president, training coordinator and manager. In this role, Platt manages the Lake City University team and coordinates all online and on-site employee training and education. She also develops curriculum for the department and oversees corporate training and travel. She has been …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will welcome students and staff to the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 13. In preparation for the start of school, each WCS building will host a time for parents to visit and tour the buildings and learn more about their child’s school. Registration is important information for student …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Financial Corporation, the parent company of Lake City Bank, this week reported record quarterly net income of $21.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of 8 percent, versus $20.1 million for the second quarter of 2018. The Warsaw-based company also reported record net income of $43.4 million …read more.

WARSAW — The orange road construction sign looked official with its neon color and placement at the edge of South Washington Street and West Market Street. But with the words, “Road Preservation Ahead,” it also subtly marketed Rejuvtec, an Indianapolis company that works with municipalities to extend the life of asphalt by spraying an additive. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — World Breastfeeding Week is Aug. 1 through 7. To mark the occasion, the Warsaw WIC office and Kosciusko Community Hospital are hosting a “BIG Latch On” event for all breastfeeding mothers from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Winona Lake Park. All attending WIC mothers will be entered in prize drawings. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Those traveling to Syracuse should expect short delays on Huntington Street between Bowser Road and Chicago Street due to another power outage.

WINONA LAKE — There have been some changes in event times for The Lake Games Ultimate Challenger 2019, which takes place Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27.  The Lake Games Ultimate Challenger events include an obstacle course, a Crossfit competition, an off-road bike race and a trail run.  Same-day registration is available for all events …read more.

MENTONE — Longtime Mentone Clerk-Treasurer Barb Ross announced at a recent meeting of the town board that she will not be re-filing for another term after about three decades of being the town’s administrative heartbeat. However, fulfilling her commitment and retiring to her Mentone home may not immediately be in the cards unless another town …read more.

WARSAW — An area non-profit designed to support the vast local orthopedic industry has announced it will host an event to showcase the progress made by a team of interns this summer. During the Thursday, Aug. 1 event, called RealME, presentations will be made by local 10th-grade interns of OrthoWorx from 11 a.m. to noon, …read more.

WARSAW — A man and woman from Illinois who were released from jail pending accusations of car theft allegedly did not wait long to try it again. Eric Allen Smith, 39, 24909 Como Road, Sterling, Ill.; and Maggie Mae Scarbrough, 19,  707 Grant Ave., Dixon, Ill., are each being charged with auto theft, a level …read more.

SYRACUSE — ERA Real Estate, a global franchising leader, recently announced the affiliation of Todd Realty, an 18-agent brokerage headquartered in Syracuse. Established in 1966, the company will now serve clients as Todd Realty ERA Powered. Todd Realty was founded by Joe Todd and for a decade, he ran the business out of his Lake …read more.

PIERCETON — A woman with addresses on file in both Pierceton and Warsaw is facing charges in two separate incidents that occurred three days apart.  Kathryn Marriah Rhamey, 27, with addresses listed as both 3762 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, and 3104 E. Wooster Road, Pierceton, is being charged with domestic battery with a child …read more.

WARSAW — Come beat the heat at Center Lake Beach Bash from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. Kids ages 6 to 12 are invited to attend this free luau-themed party. No registration is required, and come dressed to get wet. For more information, contact the parks department by email at [email protected], visit the …read more.

WARSAW — Dr. Rudy Kachmann, neurosurgeon and wellness expert, will speak at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 in the Kosciusko Community Hospital Administration Classroom. His lecture is titled, “The Science of Gluten and Milk.” The public is welcome to attend. If interested in attending, please call (574) 529-2652 and your name will be added to …read more.

WARSAW — A new support group for parents of addicted loved ones is having its first meeting Thursday, July 25. Michelle Weidenbenner will be facilitating Michael Speakman’s nation-wide program called PAL – Parents of Addicted Loved-Ones. PAL was founded in 2006 by Michael Speakman, of Phoenix, where he worked as an in-patient substance abuse counselor. …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Warsaw will hold an August Express Enrollment Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. At Ivy Tech Community College’s Express Enrollment Day, prospective students can complete all the steps they need to start classes. Enrollment experts will be on-hand to answer questions and help attendees with enrollment steps …read more.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley renamed its basketball court Rita Price Simpson Court.

INDIANAPOLIS – As the new school year approaches, more than half of the available slots have been filled for Indiana’s state-sponsored On My Way Pre-K program.  Hoosier children and their families are currently getting connected with high-quality providers in their area, as state law recently expanded the program statewide. Low-income families are encouraged to act …read more.

LEESBURG — The Field House, 4640 N. SR 13, Leesburg, will host a corn hole fundraiser starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. All proceeds from the fundraiser will support New Hope Pet Rescue in Syracuse. Registration costs are $40 per team in advance, and $50 per team at the door. Register at thefieldhouse.ezfacility.com. Community …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The 11th annual Dixie Day Festival will be held all day, Saturday, July 27, in downtown North Webster along SR 13, west Washington Street, North Webster Town Park and at the Mermaid Festival Grounds, two blocks west of the downtown stoplight. The festival draws between 4,000 to 5,000 people annually. It is widely …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Captains of the sea will accompany the Dixie Days 5K this weekend.

WARSAW — When the Owen’s Supermarket on West Market Street in Warsaw closed its doors in March, residents and those who work on the town’s west side felt a version of Ross Perot’s “giant sucking sound,” as the closing created what economists call a food desert and many found their often daily routine drastically disrupted. …read more.

ROCHESTER — Not all angels of mercy get paid or wear candy stripes. Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester serves its population of patients with significant help from the volunteers of the Women’s Woodlawn Auxiliary. The auxiliary currently boasts 28 members. “We have been up to 50,” said Deb Paxton, the hospital’s director of community relations and …read more.

WARSAW – Mikey Cox is taking an unconventional approach to one of his favorite sports.

KOSCIUSKO — An Elkhart woman is facing charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of 323 grams of methamphetamine and 61 grams of marijuana. Mary Jean Emline Howard, 51, 1031 Middlebury St., Elkhart, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; possession of …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to hold the Central Park Concert series at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Central Park Plaza featuring the Hurricane Reggae Band. The band will start playing at 7 p.m. and will play until 8:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or favorite …read more.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering free community paddle boarding and canoeing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Saturday, July 27 at Pike Lake Beach. No registration is required. An annual waiver and rules sheet must be signed by each participant, (or a parent for anyone under age 18). Participants under the age …read more.

WABASH — Two shows have been added to the entertainment roster at the Honeywell Center: country and gospel singer Josh Turner and the holiday spectacular Mannheim Steamroller.  Tickets for both shows will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26. Josh Turner will appear at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Turner’s rich, deep voice …read more.

  WINONA LAKE — When thirty-six-year-old Jerry Koontz of Elkhart, found himself volunteering at his sons’ martial arts academy two nights per week for several hours, he was struck with an idea. The excuse of a lack of time would not suffice anymore. He was going back to school. He would finish his degree. Koontz …read more.

WARSAW – Sports were once an institution in the fabric of Americana. Now teams and schools are having to nearly beg to get people to come watch.

SYRACUSE — Sometimes just connecting with the right person can open a door for a job opportunity. Aaron McKinley has been remodeling a bathroom in the home of James Flecker in Syracuse. Flecker, who happens to be the director of personnel and legal services for the Wawasee Community School Corporation, suggested to McKinley he should …read more.