WARSAW — Magical Meadows, a therapeutic horse-riding facility in Warsaw, will welcome country music singer and songwriter John King on Saturday, July 20. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. and King will begin at 6:30 p.m. Concessions will include hot dogs, chips, The Igloo ice cream and Wire and Steam coffee drinks will be available …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The association of Vincent Banks with ownership of Rise ‘n Roll, 2568 Walton Blvd., Warsaw, stemmed from accounts in April and August 2017 in which Banks was listed as owner. A check with the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office does not show Banks as an owner. Documents do show that Vincent Banks was …read more.

WARSAW — An excessive heat watch for later this week has been issued by the National Weather Service, The watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening as high temps are expected to move into the mid-90s and the heat indices will range from around 105 to 110 degrees. An excessive heat watch …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — The 24th annual Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow will be held the second weekend in August in Morsches Park, Columbia City. The three-day event from Aug. 9-11 celebrates our Native American heritage and offer a glimpse into the past in understanding the important role they had in forming the history of Indiana.  The event …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse resident Doug Schrock waited patiently for the Syracuse Town Council to get to “old business” during its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 16. Up for discussion was approving funds to aid in the repairing of the flood control structure located in Crosson Mill Park. Once the council got to old business, Schrock …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s Department of Public works has announced a road closure for North Park Avenue beginning Wednesday. Park Avenue between Glessner Street and Hitzler Street will be closed to remove the old railroad tracks that are under the pavement. Work is set to begin at 7 a.m., Wednesday, July 17.  Weather permitting, work is …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Kevin Gelbaugh was welcomed to the table during Winona Lake Town Council’s monthly meeting Tuesday, July 16, after being announced as the new fire chief. Gelbaugh will fill the position previously held by Mitch Titus, who died in May as a result of a workplace accident. Gelbaugh declined to make a public …read more.

WARSAW – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday that bridge maintenance is scheduled along US 30 in two locations in Whitley and Kosciusko counties, beginning Wednesday, July 17, weather permitting. Beginning as soon as Wednesday, motorists may experience alternating lane restrictions and traffic directed by a flagger at two locations: US 30 over …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office will hold its monthly Community Resource Day from 1 to 6 p.m. July 23 in the lobby of the Kosciusko County Jail. Representatives from local resource organizations will be on hand with information and resources that are available in our community for those struggling with substance abuse disorder …read more.

WARSAW — A local man was arrested after allegedly battering two people while in the presence of a child. Timothy Jacob McClurg, 29, 3699 N. CR 175E, Warsaw; also showing an address of 5430 Old Maumee Road, No. 80, Fort Wayne; is being charged with residential entry, domestic battery with a child under 16 present, …read more.

WARSAW — After twenty years of his career as a financial advisor in a bank setting, Andy Manes is branching out and will begin an independent role with Pearl Financial.   Pearl Financial, a comprehensive wealth management firm, is at 1822 E. Center St., in The Heyde Group building.   Manes, who holds multiple licenses …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Rotary Club members and local residents helped lay approximately 350 square feet of bricks at the cog monument at the Warsaw Rotary Park on Tuesday, July 16. The park, set in a triangular space located at the corner of West Market and West Center Streets, is set to open sometime this fall, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee heard an update on the Conklin Bay project at its meeting Monday, July 15. The group also discussed plans for this weekend’s Tour des Lakes. Most of the meeting centered on the new Conklin Bay project. Construction on the project is set to begin. A $1 million Next Levels grant …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in finding Vincent Carnegie, who has an active Kosciusko County felony warrant. Carnegie is 29 years old, 6’2″ tall and weighs 185 lbs. Anyone with information as to Vincent’s whereabouts is urged to contact dispatch at (574) 267-5667.

By Darla McCammon If it is too good to be true, it probably is not a good idea to invest in it. For the most part, you will not get rich quickly by investing in art or becoming a collector of art. You can, however, make a modest income with patience and thorough research into …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A power outage has been reported in the North Webster area. According to the NIPSCO website, 1,213 customers in the area are currently affected by this outage.  A NIPSCO representative said they are aware of the situation but gave no estimated time for power restoration. The NIPSCO website shows that the cause …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation has been presented a $150,000 grant from the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation. This matching grant will be used to further the Wawasee Inlets Nutrient Study, an initiative to provide a comprehensive analysis of the nutrient and sediment loads within the Wawasee Watershed. The grant was funded through Northeast Indiana …read more.

NAPPANEE — One of the largely unsung benefactors in the Nappanee community is the Open Door food pantry, located in the former train depot at 292 S. Main St. The ministry started in the basement of Nappanee United Methodist Church in 1972 and moved to its present location about 15 years ago when the city …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Dr. Kris Farwell, mathematics program director at Grace College, was elected the Indiana Chair of Mathematical Association of America, the world’s largest community of mathematicians, students and enthusiasts. Farwell will serve as chair for a three-year term. Farwell received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. He has …read more.

LARWILL — The Whitko School Board heard a presentation on Little Free Libraries during its meeting on Monday, July 15. Hilary Stouder, a librarian at both Pierceton and South Whitley Elementary Schools; and MaryHelen Gensch, Title I reading interventionist for Pierceton Elementary School, held the presentation. On July 8, a Little Free Library was established …read more.

WARSAW — A runner participating in part of the cross-country MS Run the US  is expected to pass through Kosciusko County Wednesday as she promotes a better understanding of Multiple Sclerosis. Courtney Kruse, 38, of Byram Township, New Jersey, is running a 150-mile segment in six days from Valparaiso to Van Wert, Ohio, in the …read more.

WARSAW — The Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts has announced details or auditions for young people that will lead to castings for two productions. The first show is a Halloween-themed production that is yet to be determined. The other is the family musical, Annie. Casting is for the roles of Annie and the orphans …read more.

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WARSAW — Customers who use Indiana American Water are seeing their monthly bill rise twice in the next year. The overall 7.9 increase is coming in two steps, including one that kicked in July, according to information provided by the utility. The announcement came in a presentation to city council Monday night, July 15, by …read more.

MENTONE — The Tippecanoe Valley School Board approved multiple new hires for the corporation and accepted a grant from REMC during the meeting held tonight, July 15. Tippecanoe Valley High School Principal Brandon Kresca introduced three of the school’s newest hires. Andrew Childress was hired as a physical education/strength and conditioning teacher. Childress is from …read more.

GOSHEN — A statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a three-year-old girl from Elkhart County, according to the Indiana State Police. Goshen Police are investigating the disappearance of Avelina Seleni Juraz Duran, a Hispanic girl who is 3 feet tall and weighs 45 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes with a mole …read more.

A protest about the county’s animal control officer is scheduled for 8 a.m. July 23, outside the Kosciusko County Courthouse. WARSAW — More rumblings related to the recent incident involving Kosciusko Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase are taking place. A protest is being planned for 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, on the courthouse lawn, prior to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Claypool man was arrested after allegedly battering a woman. Dyrell Aaron Kreis, 39, 3211 W. CR 700S, Claypool, is being charged with domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; and domestic battery with a prior conviction, a level 6 felony. On June 27, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office visited a …read more.

PIERCETON — A woman was taken to the hospital after a rear-end collision on Friday, July 12. At approximately 5:29 p.m. Friday, July 12, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle accident on South SR 13, south of East Old Road 30, Pierceton. Todd E. Leamon, 49, Fibia Place 92, Fort …read more.

WARSAW — The driver of a pickup truck told Warsaw police he wasn’t paying attention when he drove his vehicle into an intersection, disregarding a stop sign, and struck a moped, whose rider was hospitalized. Ricky D. Daniels, 59, North Old Road 15, Warsaw, suffered multiple cuts to his body when the moped he was …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Some northern Indiana youth are set to learn environmental awareness and skills this week thanks to the C.O. Mollenhour Conservation Camp, which began activities Sunday, July 14, on McClures Lake near Silver Lake. Indiana conservation officers, along with a council of dedicated volunteers, will help host the event, which will be divided …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Questa Education Foundation has announced its 2019 spring graduating class. This graduating class includes 70 students from Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties. These Questa Scholars have received their associate’s or bachelor’s degrees in various fields, and several are already employed in the Northeast Indiana area in companies and …read more.

NAPPANEE — A chance to learn how to play Mah Jongg is available at the Nappanee Public Library through August. The Library will host a weekly game through August. The group meets to play on Tuesdays at the Library from 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. No experience is required to join the game. No registration is …read more.

WARSAW — Since opening the doors of the first men’s addiction recovery facility in 2007, Serenity House has worked to provide safe and effective opportunities in Kosciusko County for those seeking to rebuild their lives out of the grip of addiction. The subsequent additions of a men’s transitional home and a women’s facility have expanded …read more.

ROCHESTER – Bridge work will begin Tuesday in Fulton County where SR 14 crosses with US 31 in Rochester. When workers are present, flaggers will direct one lane of traffic through the construction zone. Work is anticipated to wrap up by early September. Drivers in Northwest Indiana can monitor road closures, road conditions, and traffic …read more.

WARSAW — If you don’t like today’s warmth, you will not like how this story ends. Today’s forecast calls for a chance of storms and a high of 89, according to the National Weather Service. Tuesday and Wednesday will bring a stronger chance of storms and highs in the mid 80s, the weather service said. …read more.

WARSAW — Little information is available following a collision at the intersection of CR 200S and County Farm Road in Warsaw on Sunday, July 14. The crash involved a moped and a pickup truck. Central Dispatch reported a traffic accident at that intersection at 4:47 p.m. and initially called out firefighters and EMS units to …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.

ELKHART — On Friday night, an Indiana State Trooper discovered more than he was expecting after stopping to help what he thought was a disabled motorist on the Indiana Toll Road. At about 11:20 p.m., Trooper Nikolos Anderson says he stopped to help what he thought was a disabled motorist who parked on the right …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Stevens Puppets brings the arts to the North Webster Community Public Library with an adaptation of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 24. Featuring hand-carved marionettes, colorfully painted scenery and Celtic music by Adrian von Ziegler, the story is set in an enchanted Alaskan forest where a family …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library has announced its programs for the upcoming week. The library’s Summer Reading Program ended July 12. Participants have until Monday, July 15, to turn in reading logs.   SRP Pizza Party On Saturday, July 13, at noon, the library will host a pizza party to close out the 2019 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A local man was arrested after an officer made a traffic stop and found items used for dealing methamphetamine. Brent Steven Sherow, 28, 515 Prairie Drive, Syracuse; also showing an address of 1 EMS B61A Lane 5, Warsaw; is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a …read more.

Former Warsaw Mayor Jeff Plank will be remembered as a great communicator. He loved to give speeches and had a penchant for releasing handwritten notes that sometimes doubled as news releases. But fast forward 30 years or so and you’ll see that Joe Thallemer’s administration has taken communications to an impressive level in numerous ways. …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 — At 1:58 p.m Friday, July 12, the Warsaw Police Department responded to a car vs. train accident at the railroad crossing on East Pope Street, located between South McClellan Street and South Detroit Street.  As information came into central dispatch, officers were notified that a female and a young child fled along the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that the state of Indiana is requesting a U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretarial disaster designation for 88 counties due to losses caused by flooding and excessive rain this planting season. “Heavy and persistent rainfall has saturated fields across the state, hurting Indiana crops and our farmers,” Gov. …read more.

WARSAW —  The 2020 proposed budget report was reviewed at the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents meeting held Thursday, July 11. The total proposed budget is $762,861, a 7 percent increase over the 2019 total budget. Items listed on the budget report include salaries, employee benefits, office supplies, insurance, utility services, rentals and repair and maintenance …read more.

PIERCETON — A rear-end collision at the intersection of SR 13 and Old US 30 early Friday evening, July 12, sent one woman to the hospital with as yet unknown injuries, according to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office personnel. Multiple units were called to the scene at about 5:30 p.m. Friday to respond to a collision …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club is inviting the public to help with the next step in establishing Warsaw Rotary Park on the city’s west side. Located at the corner of West Market and West Center streets, the future park will celebrate the Warsaw Rotary Club’s 100th anniversary and their partnership with the city of …read more.

WARSAW — The annual Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Auction closes out the year for those 4-H’ers involved in livestock projects. This year’s sale began at 10 a.m. Friday with the sale of champions immediately followed by the general livestock auction. This year there were 16 grand and reserve grand champion animals sold, along with the …read more.

WARSAW — About 50 people attended the first in a series of “Hometown Chats,” aimed at drawing out a list of ways to improve their communities. The first meeting was held at the offices of Kosciusko County Community Foundation in Warsaw.  Ten other meetings are planned in communities outside of Warsaw. The Community Foundation was awarded a …read more.

WARSAW — A minor car-train accident was reported in downtown Warsaw just before 2 p.m. Friday, July 12, causing a backup of east-west traffic at Winona Avenue and Center Streets. The accident appeared to involve a small red vehicle, which had pulled away from the train after the accident. No other details were immediately available. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Jazz Festival will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, under a large tent on Tabernacle Lawn, 801 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Part of the Grace College and Village at Winona Festival of Music, the free, outdoor concert is sponsored by Sweetwater Sound. The lineup includes …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced that traffic will be restricted to one lane on SR 13 over Turkey Creek in the town of Syracuse on or after Tuesday, July 16, weather permitting. Bridge rehabilitation will take place between Boston and Henry Streets. Motorists can expect to see heavy equipment placing a …read more.

WARSAW — The monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Council was a chance for the various non-profit beneficiaries in the county to pitch their programs prior to receiving county dollars to help their causes. Prior to a lengthy discussion and ultimate inaction involving the high-profile county wheel tax, the council heard from the county’s historical …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — The driver involved in the multi-county pursuit on July 10 was taken into custody and booked in the Allen County Jail on several active warrants out of Allen County. Clarence Shearer, 31, Fort Wayne, was taken into custody after being released from Parkview Hospital in Columbia City. Shearer will have charges pending …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Republicans are planning on holding a caucus to fill a vacancy on the Seward Township Trustee Advisory Board after Allison McSherry announced her resignation effective Friday, July 12. The McSherry’s are relocating out of the area. Eligible applicants must be a resident of Seward Township, Kosciusko County, a Republican in good standing, and …read more.

WARSAW — Police reported that a Kokomo woman who was pinned against a building by a Chevrolet Corvette on Thursday, July 11, had a tourniquet applied to her leg almost immediately by a bystander. According to the accident report by Warsaw police, Elsie K. Foote, 28, North Market Street, Kokomo, was pinned against the storefront …read more.

WARSAW — Police are asking for assistance in finding a teenager from Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office said they are seeking the whereabouts of 15-year-old Abigayle Height, also known as Abigayle Halsey. Abigayle is described as follows: 5’4”, 140 pounds, black hair and hazel eyes. Abigayle was last seen in the Syracuse area, wearing …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council’s July meeting has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. Due to a lack of quorum, the council’s July 9 meeting was canceled.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after allegedly punching a woman in the face. Jordan Charles Roberts, 32, 3699 N. CR 175E, No. 163, 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 June 23, an officer …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council could not reach a consensus on what the county’s annual wheel tax will look like and agreed to reconvene at 7 p.m. July 23, to give it another go. The road strip that punctured the panel’s progress involved trailers, particularly those with a carrying capacity of more than 7,000 …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake Town Marshal Jason McGlennen addressed the issue of abandoned and condemned properties at a brief Silver Lake town council meeting Wednesday, July 10. The status of condemned houses was brought up at the June council meeting by Council Member Phil Shalley, who suggested council members begin discussions about an ordinance. …read more.

  WARSAW — Police say a woman was taken by ambulance to the hospital Thursday afternoon, July 11, when she was pinned against a building and suffered a severe leg injury. A second person, a man that police say was in shock, was also declared a patient but it was unclear at the scene as …read more.

WARSAW — The board of directors of Combined Community Services announced today that its executive director, Stephen Possell, has resigned effective July 12. “We announce Stephen’s resignation with a mix of sadness and gratitude,” said Abbe Muta, board chair. “Since 2010, he has played a critical role in the development and success of the organization, …read more.

Whitley County Sheriff’s Department plans to honor a K9 who died in the line of duty earlier this week in a fiery crash on US 30. Police attempted to end a lengthy pursuit that began in Warsaw by setting up stop strips in the eastbound lanes of US 30 near CR 450W, but the driver, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board Wednesday, July 10, unanimously approved the 2020 park and recreation budget submitted by Superintendent Chad Jonsson. The board made one amendment to the park improvements line item, increasing the originally proposed $20,000 to $45,000 to provide funding for several projects on the department’s to do list. Even with the increase, …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan appointed Rita Anglin to complete the remaining term of the Etna Township Trustee position. Gary Sponseller, the elected Republican trustee, resigned from the position due to moving out of the township. Anglin did accounting for a business years ago and worked in the county auditor’s …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed six permits during its meeting Thursday, July 11. A permit renewal for Hammer’s Pub & Grub, Syracuse, was continued until next month’s meeting due to a violation. MD Jafar, representing the Phillips 66 Convenience Store, Warsaw, was present at the meeting regarding a permit transfer. However, …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, Lutheran EMS and Atwood Fire Department were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident on West US 30, near North Fox Farm Road in Warsaw. Information in a press release from Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office indicates the driver of the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pickup was …read more.

WARSAW — Acts of vandalism have been committed recently in area parks.  According to a Facebook post put up Wednesday, July 10, on the City of Warsaw page, vandalism has occurred at Dubois Park, located at 700 E. Market St., Warsaw. Warsaw Parks and Recreation Superintendent Larry Plummer said they are experiencing various types of …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host two events this weekend. The Central Park Concert Series continues at 7 p.m. Friday, July 12,  at the Central Park Plaza and will feature  Cari Ray & The Shaky Legs. The band will play until 8:30 p.m. Sponsors include Indiana Arts Commission, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after allegedly battering a woman. Jacob Bryan Truman, 26, 212 S. Union St. C., 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 June 26, a Warsaw Police officer went to …read more.

  Whitley County K9 Officer Cas. Photo from the Columbia City Facebook page. KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies offered condolences to Deputy Gary Archbold, his family and the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department for the loss of K9 Officer, Cas, through an online post on the KCSO Facebook page Wednesday evening, July …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Motorsports Complex at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds will host the 7th Annual Shaggy Memorial Demolition Derby Friday, July 12. Grandstand gates open at 4 p.m. and the event begins at 7:30 p.m.  Drivers from Kosciusko County and surrounding areas will be vying for top honors and their part of the $6,000 purse. …read more.

WARSAW — There is no chance of rain in the forecast for the next seven days. The National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny skies each day through Sunday, July 21. The daily forecast includes no mention of even a chance of rain through Wednesday, July 24. Thursday will be mostly sunny with a high near …read more.

WARSAW — The new courthouse square in downtown Warsaw is built primarily out of cement and brick, but it feels more like a magnet. The new plaza on the southeast corner of the courthouse includes a decorative brick walkway and a long stretch of cement seats along a curving outer wall. Picnic tables have been …read more.

WARSAW — On Aug. 17, the Class of 1974 from Warsaw Community High School will be having their 45th reunion. It will be held at the Noa Noa Tarahaa room, 310 Eastlake Drive, Warsaw.   The event will be from 7 p.m. to 11 pm. There will be appetizers and a cash bar. The cost …read more.

INDIANA — Indiana Department of Corrections offender Travis Hornett, 39, who escaped Wednesday, July 10, was captured shortly after midnight Thursday, July 11. Officials yesterday confirmed that Hornett, of Waterloo, walked away from the low-level facility located at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City. At approximately 11 a.m. Wednesday, it was discovered that Offender Travis …read more.

WARSAW — Following the death of an 8-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle on Husky Trail last month, city officials are working to make changes to improve safety. “We are not here to vote on anything today,” said Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer at the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting held Wednesday, July 10. …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — A driver suspected of carjacking in Plymouth led police on a chase through parts of two other counties and ended in a fiery crash that killed a police dog in Whitley County. The incident began around 3:30 p.m. in Plymouth where police learned of a carjacking near the LifePlex gym close to …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, Lutheran EMS and Atwood Fire Department were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 30, west of Fox Farm Road in Warsaw. Initial reports indicated that four people were injured in the accident and extrication was required. The eastbound lane of U.S. 30 …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Officers with multiple police departments in three counties were involved in pursuing an armed robbery suspect from Marshall County. At approximately 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, officers with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a man armed with a gun stealing a vehicle. The vehicle pursuit started in …read more.

WARSAW — For more than 20 years, Philip Peters has brought the Haai Inc. Shark Encounter exhibit to all 50 states except Alaska. And this week, Peters and his crew of three nurse sharks are performing daily at the Kosciusko County Fair. Peters, who hails from The Netherlands but resides in Florida, has been fascinated …read more.

WARSAW — An 11-year-old girl was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for injuries sustained in a truck versus pedestrian accident at the Creighton’s Crazy Egg Café parking lot at 4217 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw. At approximately 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Atwood Fire Department and …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood has announced students will be admitted to athletic events for free for the 2019-20 school year.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A 42-year-old Bremen man was arrested Tuesday, July 9, on charges of sexual misconduct with a minor. Marlin Slabaugh was arrested by Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies following an investigation. Marshall County authorities were notified at 12:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, of inappropriate sexual contact between Slabaugh and a juvenile. Slabaugh has been …read more.

WARSAW — A local real estate team has been recognized as one of the top 1,000 in the industry nationwide. Dan and Amanda Harstine of Integrity Real Estate in Warsaw was named one of America’s Top 1,000 Real State Professionals by REAL Trends, in combination with the Wall Street Journal. The announcement was published in …read more.

SYRACUSE — An officer responding to assist another police agency reporting shots fired, resulted in the death of a pit bull and an arrest of a man on warrants and new charges. Eric Lee Spindler, 43, with addresses of 1067 Miami Trail, Bremen, and 11153 N. Ideal Beach Drive, Syracuse, was arrested on numerous charges …read more.

INDIANA — Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of a specific home-repair scam reported to his office following recent severe weather across the state. Callers have reported that certain home-improvement contractors have visited storm-damaged homes and offered to waive insurance deductibles for consumers who contract with them to make repairs. This …read more.

WARSAW — Members of Altrusa-Warsaw, in conjunction with American Dream Tours of Plymouth, are sponsoring a bus trip to Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 17.   An expert guide will share his knowledge of Chicago and all types of facts about the city.   See where Al Capone hung out, the church that gave birth to …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw Community High School alumnus will return to Kosciusko County to take part in an event designed to benefit a local addiction prevention program. Emily Behny, a native of Silver Lake and 2005 WCHS graduate who currently lives in New York City where she works as a singer and actor, will teach …read more.

WARSAW — The Monster Truck Mash came to the Kosciukso County Community Fair Tuesday night, thrilling fans with some high octane action.

SOUTH BEND — Democrat Pat Hackett has announced her plans to seek the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional District. Hackett ran in the 2018 primary and lost to Mel Hall, who went on to lose in the general election to incumbent Republican Jackie Walorski. “We continue to have significant work to do in this …read more.

SAN DIEGO – Whitney Wright recently completed a bike tour of the west coast of the United States, going from Washington to California.

WARSAW — The Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12, at the administrative offices of Kosciusko Community Hospital (KCH). This month, we will gain information and enthusiasm from staff members of Fitness Forum. Each month is an opportunity to learn more from professionals and specialists in …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Aviation Commissioners looked toward the future with a discussion on the Warsaw Municipal Airport’s 2020 budget during its meeting on Tuesday, July 9. Airport Manager Nick King presented a draft of the airport’s 2020 budget to board members and estimated a 23.7 percent change in overall funding. For 2019, the …read more.

SYRACUSE — A familiar face was approved by the Wawasee School Board as the new principal of Wawasee High School during the board’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, July 9, in Syracuse. Geoff Walmer, who began his public education career as a teacher for five years at WHS and also served as the school’s assistant …read more.

Pictured are scenes from Sunday night’s opening ceremonies at the Kosciusko County Community Fair. The fair continues through Saturday.

WARSAW — For Esther Johnson, the 61st time was the charm. Johnson entered the Kosciusko County Community Fair’s open class competition as she had been doing for more than a half century. Unlike previous years, she was shocked to see a purple ribbon attached to the children’s outfit she had sewn. “One of the ladies …read more.