WARSAW — A Warsaw man is facing charges after allegedly striking a female, resulting in an internal injury of her eardrum. Tyler Adam Prestin, 28, 340 E. Levi Lee Road, No. 154, Warsaw, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under the age of 16 present, a level 6 felony; domestic battery, a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — This weekend Christian singer Michael Wayne Smith will be visiting churches throughout the area.

WARSAW — Trash pick up delays? Gas leak? Concert Update? Missing child? The city will establish a notification program later this year that can be targeted to specific parts of the city for a wide range of reasons. The Board of Works and Safety approved plans to contract with CivicPlus, of Manhattan, Kan., for the …read more.

SYRACUSE —Two variances and one exception were approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, June 20. Main Channel Marina’s petition was approved to allow for a change and alteration to a previously granted exception. It wants to allow the construction of a second storage building that will be 97½ …read more.

Editor’s Note —  This article has been updated with additional background information WARSAW — An embattled former Warsaw attorney who recently resigned from the Indiana Bar was arrested Thursday, June 20, for theft, a level 6 felony. Larry Dean Beeson, 74, 2914 Maple Court, Bremen, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail with a $2,500 …read more.

PIERCETON — Representatives from three Kosciusko County townships, as well as firefighters, Pierceton Town Council members and township advisory board members, held a preliminary discussion on Thursday, June 20, in regards to potentially establishing a fire territory. Pierceton Fire Chief Gordon Baker set up the discussion-based meeting involving representatives from Washington, Monroe and Jackson Townships. …read more.

  Fort Wayne —  Four areas of surgical care at Dupont Hospital have received Center of Excellence accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation, an internationally recognized patient safety organization. The accreditations include: Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery Center of Excellence in Hernia …read more.

WARSAW — Area police are investigating a late-night shooting that apparently happened near Claypool and led police to a gas station in Warsaw. Shortly after 11:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20, officers with the Warsaw Police Department were dispatched to the Lassus Handy Dandy gas station located at  702 S. Buffalo St, Warsaw, for a subject with …read more.

WARSAW — Summer’s arrival today — the longest day of the year — promises pleasant weather conditions today and tonight, but look for rain this weekend. The National Weather Service in North Webster predicts sunny conditions and a high of 78 today. Tonight’s low will fall to 61 and the weather service says there is …read more.

WABASH — Switchfoot will bring its new North American tour to the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Tickets for “Switchfoot and Their Fantastic Traveling Music Show” go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 26. The tour promises a new experience for Switchfoot fans, with a deep dive into their catalog as …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A man is facing charges after allegedly stealing multiple electronic items on different occasions from Walmart stores in Warsaw and Plymouth.  Jonathan Isaac Fry, 38, who, according to information on his booking sheet is homeless in South Bend, but who has a previous address on file as 2018 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department encourages kids ages 5-12 to sign up for Lego Mania. The event will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, June 24, in the Pete Thorn Center Gymnasium. There will crafts, games, snacks and best of all, Legos. The cost is $5 per child, and participants that …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A small gathering stood on the front porch of 807 E. Canal St., Winona Lake, as the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and the Village At Winona welcomed that area’s newest business with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, June 20. Port Winona Wine & Market opened about a month ago, according to co-owner …read more.

WARSAW — Each June, USDA celebrates National Homeownership Month with events across the country to highlight USDA’s continuing commitment to providing affordable housing opportunities. On Thursday, June 20, local USDA representatives held a homeownership ceremonial event at a newly constructed home on West Point Drive, Warsaw, and presented new homeowner Melissa Huhn with a hanging …read more.

WARSAW — Explore how to enjoy a healthier and lighter version of your favorite summer foods at a program sponsored by Cancer Services at the Warsaw Public Library from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 22. Join Sue Delagrange, MS, RD for this free program. Reservations are recommended, but not required. For more information or …read more.

SYRACUSE — Join lake friends for a casual evening of food, live music and a grand prize giveaway at Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s “The Event,” a summer social. “The Event” will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 28, at the WACF Ruddell Pavilion, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse. “The Event” is just that, …read more.

MENTONE — Just before 2:30 p.m. today, June 20, emergency responders were called to an ATV accident at 518 N. Franklin St., Mentone. According to dispatch reports, there was one injury suffered from a foot laceration and road rash. A trooper with the Indiana State Police confirmed the injuries as road rash and said the …read more.

SYRACUSE — As Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District celebrates the successful transfer of all Syracuse flow, the district’s new attorney recommended some serious cracking down on those ignoring district policy. During Monday night’s regularly monthly meeting of the TCRSD board, held June 17, employees, board members and the public worked together to wade through fines …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host the Central Park Concert Series at the Central Park Plaza at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21. If you like blues, you won’t want to miss “Sensational Soul Brothers.” The band starts playing at 7 p.m. and will play until 8:30 p.m. Bring your …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In a secret location somewhere in Kosciusko County, a crew of six workers from a local farming operation gingerly sowed tiny hemp plants into the moist Indiana soil. In roughly three months, the plants will be processed for their oil, and will ultimately provide relief to consumers for a variety of maladies. Don …read more.

WARSAW — “Work release is not an option. He knows he will get sentenced and be incarcerated for a while. In an odd way, he is looking forward to it,” said John Barrett, attorney for Adrian Crabb, 20, 155 EMS B43 Lane, Leesburg. Crabb was sentenced to three years at the Indiana Department of Corrections …read more.

INDIANA — Recently the Indiana State Police Bremen Post has become aware that there is a new scam that is targeting the area. This scam is unique because it arrives in your mailbox instead of your inbox. This scam allegedly comes from an executive from a bank in a European country that has discovered a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Originally designed to carry two golfers and golf clubs around a golf course, golf carts are becoming modes of transportation in towns and communities. It possibly started when gas prices skyrocketed late in 2009. While this mode of transportation has become common in the area, the lack of knowledge on local ordinances …read more.

ETNA GREEN — After years of Etna Green not having an annual parade, the owners of Etna Elevator are bringing the event back through a Fourth of July parade this year. Parade line-up starts at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 4, at the Etna Elevator parking lot, located at 120 N. Walnut St. The parade will …read more.

SYRACUSE — For more than 20 years, experienced Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation guides have been leading canoe trips through the 10 lakes that feed water into Lake Wawasee. The annual WACF canoe trips are great family fun and will begin Friday, June 21, and continue every Friday through Aug. 16. The trips are from 7:30 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — On Wednesday, June 19, Mermaid Festival officials took a gamble on proceeding with the Cutie Parade — and won. Despite downpours earlier in the day and continual threatening skies, festival officials met in the late afternoon, studied weather radars and decided to go ahead with the event, electing to begin the procession …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Symphony of the Lakes will perform its annual program of patriotic and popular numbers prior to the fireworks display over Winona Lake. The concert “Salute to America,” will feature a wide variety of popular music by American composers. Repertoire will include nostalgic pieces of Americana like Morton Gould’s “American Salute” and …read more.

MILFORD — A Milford man was recently arrested after police say he battered a pregnant woman and left the scene in her vehicle. Austin Samual Wood, 21, 305 Ulrich Drive, Milford, is being charged with battery causing bodily injury to a pregnant woman, a level 5 felony; domestic battery with a child present, a level …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake’s annual decorated boat parade, which has been growing in popularity the last several years, will be held this year on Friday, June 28, with boat lineup beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Winona Lake town park pier, and the procession beginning at 8 p.m. The flotilla is a modern revival …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Alumni Association gathered at the Syracuse Community Center, Saturday, June 15 for the annual banquet. The Syracuse High School classes of 1959, and 1949 were honored. Approximately 100 attended for the social hour, dinner and time for meeting and greeting those not seen in a while. Those there represented the classes of …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College & Seminary is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a new $250,000 grant from The Kern Family Foundation, bringing the total gifted from the foundation to $450,000. The grant will be used to capitalize on the growth in Grace’s accelerated seminary degree program which allows students to earn …read more.

WARSAW — Microsealing will continue on several streets over the next few days, weather permitting. If there is inclement weather, the schedule may experience delays, but work will continue in the order planned. A base coat is applied during the first pass-through. A top coat is applied during the second working day on each street.  …read more.

PIERCETON —  At approximately 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, first responders were called to a rollover accident in the area of 8280 US 30, near Regency Estates in Pierceton. A blue Dodge Ram went off the north side of the westbound lane. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Lutheran EMS were at the scene. It is …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council voted to purchase five computers, seven monitors and one laptop at its regular monthly meeting, Tuesday, June 18 in the North Webster Community Center. The total approved for the purchase was $7,427. The equipment will service the clerk-treasurer’s office and the police station. Members of the council are …read more.

AVON, Ohio – IWU’s Kyle Mangas was named the Male Student Athlete of the Year for the 2018-19 Crossroads League campaign.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly battering and strangling a woman. Henry George Slater, 36, 5935 S. Woodland Lane, Warsaw, is being charged with strangulation and domestic battery with a child under 16 present, both level 6 felonies; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On May 28, an officer with the …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko REMC Operation RoundUp Fund recently awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry a grant to be used to serve Kosciusko County residents. These funds will help Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry pay processing fees for large game and livestock donations within Kosciusko County. The processed meat will then be given to area hunger relief …read more.

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 Fulton County. The …read more.

ROCHESTER — To venture a drastic understatement, after a severe weather event, public utilities get kind of busy for a while. And oftentimes the public does not fully appreciate the method behind their flurry of labor in the storm’s aftermath. The companies start with the same overriding aim. “Our goal is to get the most people …read more.

WARSAW — The Beaman Home will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at Mary Ann’s Place at 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 1. The Beaman Home has moved its Basic Needs Center that was located on Winona Avenue to Mary Ann’s Place, located at 325 Argonne Road. The name of the facility is in honor of …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Residents of Winona Lake got a first look at the town’s long-term vision for itself following Tuesday night’s regular town board meeting Tuesday, June 18. According to Town Board President Rick Swaim, a steering committee first met June 27, 2018, to help formulate the beginnings of what will become the town’s new …read more.

WABASH — Four new shows have been added to the Ford Theater line-up at the Honeywell Center, including American rock band TOTO, comedian Chad Prather, and the holiday spectacular A Very Electric Christmas. Tickets for all shows will be on sale at 10 a.m. June 19. TOTO will make its debut performance on the Ford …read more.

CLAYPOOL — During its meeting on Tuesday, June 18, the Claypool Town Council announced that Travis Neff has been hired as the town’s new attorney. Neff, an attorney with Turner Valentine LLP in Warsaw, is replacing John Barrett. Barrett resigned from the town attorney position. As Neff was present at the meeting, council members and …read more.

SIDNEY — The Sidney-Jackson Township Fire Department will be hosting a Big Boss BBQ from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30. The address is 103 E. Center St., Sidney. The cost is $8 dine in for an adult meal and dessert, $5 dine in for children age 12 and under. All carryout is $8 per …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council approved a settlement agreement regarding a lawsuit against Inframark LLC related to the construction project at the town’s wastewater treatment plant during its meeting Tuesday night, June 18. Inframark will pay the town $75,000. Once payment is received both parties will execute a stipulation of dismissal with prejudice. Mike …read more.

MILFORD — “I will try to do the very best I can for the town,” stated Kenneth “Ken” L. Long, who was elected by VanBuren Township Precinct Committeemen, Tuesday evening at a Republican town caucus. Long signed the oath of office immediately following the caucus and will hit the ground running. Long defeated town resident …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council held a presentation to honor Mitch Titus, the town’s fire chief who died May 5 as a result of a workplace accident a few days earlier. The family of Titus was presented with a gold-plated ceremony ax that bore an inscription honoring Titus’ years of service with …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ board of trustees heard about leaps forward in education at the elementary school level as well as in the adult arena at its monthly board work session Tuesday, June 18. Adult education Steven Ferber of the Gateway Adult Education program told the board that despite recent budget cuts, the program …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man is facing charges after allegedly applying for multiple credit cards using a female’s identifying information.  Joseph James Lambert, 28, 201 S. Detroit St. 124, Warsaw, is being charged with three counts of identity deception, all level 6 felonies  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on April 25, an officer with the Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — Juneteenth, which celebrates the freedom of slaves in the United States, will be held Wednesday night, June 19, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. The event is organized by the law office of Warsaw attorney Travis McConnell and will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Shrine Building. Slaves were officially emancipated on …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Officers with the Marshall County Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team served several level 2 felony dealing warrants in multiple counties Monday, June 17. Kenneth McIntire Sr., 55, Argos, was located in rural Marshall County and arrested by Marshall County police for a narcotic drug warrant, a level 2 felony. He is being held …read more.

PIERCETON — Around 3 p.m. today, June 18, emergency responders were dispatched to a possible industrial fire at Paragon Medical, 8 Matchett Drive, Pierceton. Pierceton Fire Department initially responded and called for a full assist from North Webster Fire Department. Later, officials requested an assist from Turkey Creek Fire Department. Lutheran EMS was also on …read more.

WARSAW — The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association recently met with Right to Life of North Central Indiana to present a check in the amount of $2,000 to support the Baby Box Project. Money was collected from New Life Christian Church and Community Life Center.  All churches and the community are encouraged to support this project. 

SYRACUSE — Several new trail projects, hiring a new director and May’s financial report were the main topics of discussion at Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee meeting Monday, June 17. With the resignation of the former director, Megan McClellan, the committee discussed hiring a new leader. Applications and resumes are now being accepted for the position of …read more.

WARSAW — It doesn’t take a trained meteorologist to remind you we’ve had a long period of gloomy, cloudy, rainy weather this spring with very few consecutive days of sunshiny weather. But meteorologists certainly know how to quantify it. Indiana and much of the Midwest have seen above-average rainfall this spring and that promises to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Chamber of Commerce has announced Tippecanoe Boat Co. as its June member of the month. The company has been on Lake Tippecanoe since 1925. Owner Bruce Pierce is the fifth generation in the business, which serves northern Indiana by offering new and used boat sales and a service department headed …read more.

WARSAW — Three people, including a five-year-old child, were transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle accident on Monday, June 17. At approximately 3:09 p.m. Monday, June 17, officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on East CR 200N, near North Cessna Road, Warsaw. The crash involved a 2007 Kia Spectra, …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Turkey Creek Fire Territory has been called to assist Benton and New Paris fire departments on a house fire at 12600 CR 42, Millersburg, mid-morning today, Tuesday, June 18. The fire has reportedly heavily damaged the one-story brick home. According to Elkhart County’s GIS mapping system the home is owned by the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — NaevEnya Moore and Jordyn Leininger, two Pierceton teens representing Kosciusko County, placed in the top 11 of their age divisions in the 2019 Miss Indiana Pageant held in Zionsville Saturday, June 15. According to Amy Miller, who has directed the Miss Kosciusko County Pageant event for the past 10 years, this was the …read more.

WARSAW — Cirque Italia, the first traveling Italian water circus with a 35,000-gallon water stage and amazing artists from all over the world will be performing in Warsaw at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. The Warsaw shows will be at the following days and times: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 21 1:30, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Shortly after 11:15 p.m., last night, June 17, Winona Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a fully engulfed trailer fire at Fairlane Mobile Home Park, 1202 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. According to dispatch reports, the fire quickly spread. Both lots 61 and 62 were affected by the fire. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department was …read more.

LARWILL — The Whitko School Board discussed the hiring and interviewing processes for each school’s vacant job positions during its meeting on Monday, June 17. Whitko Jr./Sr. High School Principal John Snyder said the school is currently in the process of hiring teachers. In total, WJSH had 11 teacher openings at the end of the …read more.

WARSAW — Pavement work in Warsaw will take place on Union Street, Dot Street, and Kincaide Street between SR 25 and Union Street today, June 18.  The work involves “micro-sealing,” which is a preventative treatment that helps extend the life of the asphalt. A news release from the city said traffic control will be in …read more.

By Darla McCammon Have you added any of our adventures to your family calendar yet? Here are a few more summer fairs and events, most including fine art and free admission, for you to enjoy. Remember, learning things can be a lot of fun and what is better than getting entertained and educated for free. …read more.

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  MENTONE — During the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board Meeting held this evening, June 17, the board accepted donations for suicide prevention efforts and bus cameras. Valley Connects, the school corporations mental health task force, received $7,1000 in funding from the Indiana Suicide Prevention Coalition. This money will be used to purchase various promotional …read more.

WARSAW — A Winona Lake woman received a suspended sentence for an incident where a bag of heroin reportedly fell from her purse while she was in line at the bank. Danyelle Rebecca Palmer, 26, 1216 Biblers Ave., Winona Lake, pleaded guilty on May 6, to possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Jamie Garriott of the Kosciusko County Farm Service Agency wants to remind producers if they wish to receive credit for either prevented planting or failed acreage, a Notice of Loss must be filed with the Farm Service Agency. Prevented planting acreage must be reported on form CCC-576 Notice of Loss no later than …read more.

WARSAW — Four people, including a child in the back seat of a vehicle, were injured in a two-vehicle collision Monday afternoon, June 17, at 596 E. CR 200N, Warsaw. First responders were called just after 3 p.m. by central dispatch to respond to the collision. At the time of the call, one patient, a …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man received multiple sentences on drug charges with only a year to serve. Caleb Michael Devine, 27, 326 Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw, pleaded guilty on May 20 to possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony, possession of both marijuana and paraphernalia, class A and C misdemeanors respectively. He appeared in Kosciusko County …read more.

WARSAW — This year, 30 students from Warsaw Community High School earned Kosciusko’s Work Ethic Certificate. The certificate recognizes students with future-ready skills and gives perks to students who work for partnering companies of the program. The partnership between the school and different companies links highly qualified graduates to job opportunities in the community. Qualifications for …read more.

WARSAW — A woman was treated for a knee injury at the scene of a three-vehicle accident at East Center Street on Saturday, June 15. At approximately 8:34 a.m. Saturday, June 15, officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a three-vehicle accident at East Center Street, near Cleveland Street in Warsaw. The crash involved …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man told his sentencing judge, through his attorney, that he has a drug problem as well as other legal issues still hanging over his head as he was ordered to serve a couple of years either behind bars or on work release or Community Corrections for drug offenses. Samuel Effrien Alvarez, …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Chautauqua-Wawasee is holding the fifth annual Oakwood Fine Arts Festival June 22 on the lawn of Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. This Festival brings together 20+ local and regional artists from around the northern Indiana area. The outdoor setting provides a family-friendly environment that has been well attended each of the prior years. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Two people were recently arrested after police responded to a domestic disturbance that led to a short police chase, followed by taser deployment and the discovery of drugs. Orien Jacob Rosbrugh, 25, 313 E. Huntington St., North Webster, is being charged with disarming a law enforcement officer, a level 5 felony; resisting law …read more.

MISHAWAKA — Together with the Burger King McLamore Foundation, Quality Dining, Inc., is announcing they awarded $215,000 in 2019 academic scholarships program to nearly 200 deserving high school seniors as well as college students who are also Burger King employees. Miriam Hagg, Warsaw Community High School, received a $1,000 scholarship. “We view scholarships as our …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Community Fair will be July 8-13 this year. This year’s theme will be “Red, White and Blue And Old Engines Too.” The fair will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. The annual fair parade will be Sunday, July 7, through the streets of Warsaw and head to the …read more.

WABASH — Wabass Institute is a performance institute held annually at the Honeywell Center in Wabash, this year taking place June 24-28. A public recital hosted by the Honeywell Center will occur on Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m. in the Honeywell Room.  Wabass is an intensive, one-week summer music camp for double bass players …read more.

WARSAW – Ryan Slone’s golf marathon was part of the Animal Welfare League’s Putts 4 Pets event Saturday at Rozella Ford.

WARSAW – Fribley Field in Warsaw saw the installation of new bleachers Saturday morning.

Editor’s note: This is the first in an series of occasional articles marking the 100th anniversary of the construction of the Milford Public Library. By Earleen Fisher Vice President,  Friends of the Library MILFORD — The initial rejection was devastating: Word had come from New York City that Milford’s application for a Carnegie Foundation grant …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Get the kids excited about science and bring them to the Space, Astronomy and the Universe show at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, at North Webster Community Public Library. Steve Belliveau combines his engineering education and magic skills to teach kids about astronomy and space travel with dramatic demonstrations, audience participation and …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.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program is currently underway and there’s still time to sign up. This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories.” The program will run from June 3 -12. There are programs for all age groups. Prizes will be awarded for each age group.  Activities planned include family movie on Wednesdays …read more.

By Amy Mann Children’s Services Science. It’s something we talk about all year round, but in the summer, we can do outdoor activities to supplement our learning. Warsaw Community Public Library’s summer reading program is taking place now, and our theme this year is space. We have plenty of non-fiction and fiction books about space, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Do you enjoy tap dance, making crafts, writing code or geocaching? The summer is here and the Syracuse Library has new, educational and fun offerings for all ages. What is usual for some people might be new for someone else and the library is a great place to give something a try. Here …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 8:45 a.m. Saturday, June 15, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lutheran EMS were called to the scene of a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of East Center Street and South Cleveland Street, Warsaw. Initial dispatch reports said a driver involved in the vehicle accident was injured. At this time, it is unknown …read more.

Two candidates for city council are calling for changes along Husky Trail after 8-year-old Gidieon Cook was struck and killed along the road in front of his school, Harrison Elementary. Democrat Sarah McNeal-Strahan Lenfestey, who faces incumbent Republican Jeff Grose in the fall election for Warsaw City Council District 1 seat, took to Facebook 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.

WARSAW — A huge crowd of people attended the “Little River Band” concert at Warsaw’s Central Park tonight, June 14. Recent rains did not put a damper on the rock-n’-roll performance, with warm temperatures in the 70s and a mild breeze. The Rockin’ For Riley concert raised money for Riley Children’s Hospital, and the event …read more.

WARSAW — West Bell Drive from Biomet Drive west to Douglas Road in Warsaw will be closed beginning Monday, June 17.  The closure is expected to last five to six weeks.  During this closure, thru traffic will not have access; however, businesses will have access from at least one direction onto their property. This closure is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In May 2018, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that in celebration of its 50th anniversary, 10 youth-serving nonprofit organizations were selected to participate in “Endowment Challenge 50.” The Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts has successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising $10,000 for their endowment …read more.

MILFORD — The deadline is just over 24 hours away and two people have thrown their hats into the ring to fill the vacancy on the Milford Town Council. Joseph Allen Shetler filed his candidacy with Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Mike Ragan. He will go against Kenneth L. Long who filed earlier in the week. …read more.

  MILFORD — Milford Police, Milford Fire Department and Lutheran EMS were called to the scene of a two vehicle accident one mile south of the Milford town limits at approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 14. The collision occurred at the intersection of Waubee Lake Road and Old State Road 15. Preliminary reports indicate that …read more.

  WINONA LAKE — For the eighth year in a row, the Kosciusko Kettleheads invites the community to Homebrew Fest on Saturday, June 22. Anyone age 21 and older can sample and vote on a variety of unique brews while helping raise money for Combined Community Services. Kettleheads President Jason Rich describes the event as, …read more.

WARSAW — More details have been released in regards to a child seduction case involving a Warsaw woman and a 17-year-old foreign exchange student from Denmark. On June 12, the Warsaw Police Department was notified of an alleged inappropriate relationship between a foreign exchange student from Denmark and a member of the host family in …read more.

WARSAW — Starting today, June 14, construction is underway at KC Recycling, and a few necessary changes to the recycling process have been made because of this. KC Recycling is asking county residents who are bringing in electronics, paint, chemicals and other items previously that were taken in at the south receiving door to please …read more.

WARSAW —  Two Warsaw residents were arrested on theft charges after allegedly burglarizing the same property two days in a row.  Jennifer Sue Cole, 41, 317 W. Smith St., Warsaw, is being charged with burglary, a level 5 felony; two counts of theft, both class A misdemeanors; and two counts of sentence enhancement theft, both …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Twenty-one Indiana FFA members are running for the chance to become part of the next Indiana FFA State Officer team, which consists of a president, secretary, northern region vice president, southern region vice president, treasurer, reporter and sentinel. During the 90th Indiana FFA State Convention, these candidates will participate in a rigorous interview …read more.

WARSAW — Tonight at 8 p.m., get ready to rock with Little River Band. The City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the free Classic Rock Concert featuring Little River Band. The evening will start at 6:30 p.m. with the winner of WRSW’s Local Star Search! Plan to come early, bring …read more.