WARSAW — JB’s Furniture has initiated a huge clearance in an effort to make room for the first ever HGTV design studio in Warsaw. According to owner and founder Jon Blackwood, they have a very limited amount of time to move $500,000 of top quality name brand furniture in all departments to make room in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed 13 permits and approved three permit transfers during its meeting on Thursday, June 6. Gaudencio Velazquez, president for Side House Grill in Warsaw, was present at the meeting for the first transfer. The restaurant, located at 2604 Sheldon Drive, was approved for an alcoholic beverage permit …read more.

WARSAW — “One person here showed courage today and Mr. Cooper, it certainly wasn’t you.” Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 Judge David Cates addressed the defendant in a felony domestic battery case just moments after sentencing the man to two years behind bars with possibly one to serve. Shawn R. Cooper, 39, 12600 S. SR …read more.

WARSAW — During the execution of a covert surveillance operation conducted by NET 43, officers observed a suspicious vehicle at 7877 W Lovetts Lane, in the Hoffman Lake area. As officers approached the residence, Robert Boatwright, 28 Claypool, who was known to have several active arrest warrants, fled into the home. Multiple officers responded to …read more.

WARSAW — June 6 is the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the Kosciusko County Jail Museum is celebrating with an incredible display. Curator Sally Hogan started putting the exhibit together in January and it was ready to open in April. Hogan became curator last June and was starting to go through the Jail Museum’s collection to …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College in Warsaw will host express enrollment days from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 20, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22. At Ivy Tech Community College Express Enrollment Days, prospective students can complete all the steps they need to start classes. Enrollment experts will be on-hand to …read more.

WARSAW — The community is invited to “Jammin June” First Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. June 7, on Center and Buffalo Streets.  The Lakes Area Community Band is the opening act and will perform patriotic music from 6 to 7 p.m. Nashville recording artist Danny Perdieu will perform afterward in the courthouse square from …read more.

WARSAW — Chief Scott D. Whitaker announced Detective Sergeant Bradley J. Kellar as the department’s new Public Information Officer. Kellar is a veteran officer, having served over 20 years in law enforcement. In addition to Kellar’s responsibilities as a member of the Warsaw Police Department Detective Division, he will be responsible for providing information and …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the Central Park Concert Series at the Central Park Plaza at 7 p.m. Friday, June 7.  If you like the 50s and 60s, you won’t want to miss The Bulldogs. The band starts playing at 7 p.m. and will play until 8:30 …read more.

MILFORD — Kenneth “Ken” L. Long Jr., Syracuse Street, Milford, has filed for the vacancy on the Milford Town Council. The vacancy is for the seat held by Joellen Free who resigned effective May 31. Interested persons who are a resident of Milford, a Republican in good standing and do not have a felony charge …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone’s Clerk-Treasurer, Barb Ross took a moment during the regular monthly meeting of the town board Wednesday, June 5, to remind town residents to let her know if there will be extra water usage over the next three months. “I would like to remind people about the sprinkling credit,” Ross said. Despite recent …read more.

NAPPANEE — American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, held the first of its monthly fundraising breakfasts during the Memorial Day weekend. Approximately 100 people attended the event. The post plans to host the breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of each month. Upcoming breakfasts are scheduled for June 8, July …read more.

SYRACUSE — According to the Gospel of Luke, “Jesus got into one of the boats … put out a little from the shore … and taught the people from the boat.” On the morning of Sunday, May 26, the Rev. Harlan Steffen did the same. And his first words were a succinct and profound affirmation of …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw Community High School graduate is enriching the lives of others through a ministry project she created alongside a group of Warsaw-natives. Shaé Brown, whose maiden name was Shaé Robison-Burkholder, founded the Kutoa Project in 2015 with the mission of bringing therapeutic social services to youth in Kenya who have been affected …read more.

Motorized racing has fallen silent at the Warsaw Motorsports Complex for the past two summers as nearby landowners and the Kosciusko County Fair Board argue in court whether a 29-year-old ban should be upheld. The lawsuit is still pending. WARSAW — A group of former fair board members is offering fresh criticism of the current …read more.

WARSAW — The 2019 Relay for Life  will be held at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds this Saturday, June 8 from noon to 11 p.m. The community is encouraged to come and take a few laps with the relayers to show their support for those battling cancer, and in memory of those who have passed away from the …read more.

PIERCETON — Jon Esenwein, who just graduated from Wawasee High School June 2, already has a full-time employment offer from Paragon Medical in Pierceton. He is one of four students who were invited for a signing day event at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Paragon Medical. The students will sign their full-time offer letters …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — Most longtime residents of Fulton County know through personal experience the region has a long history of tornadoes. Those with the longest memory can vividly recall the most deadly twister ever visiting Fulton County, which struck April 3, 1974. In Fulton County that day, at least 88 people were injured and six people were killed. It destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes and buildings with hundreds of families suffering financial loss.

GERMANY IN 1944 — (EDITOR’S NOTE: The following an article written by the late Arch Baumgartner who was owner and publisher of The Papers Inc. The article appeared in the Warsaw Times in 1945. Baumgartner was a first lieutenant at the time, assigned to XIX Tactical Air Command at headquarters under Major General O. P. …read more.

By Darla McCammon Avon Waters will join Tana Bondar by collaborating this summer with both an exciting exhibit as well as free in-person demonstrations in which you can visit and meet both artists. The exhibit started Monday, June 3, at the wonderful Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery and will continue through August. Waters is known …read more.

MENTONE — The town board of Mentone heard a presentation from Kosciusko County’s top economic development official at the board’s regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 5. Alan Tio, chief executive officer of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation introduced himself to the board, which included Jill Gross and Shelly Krueger, as well as Town Attorney Andrew Grossnickle …read more.

The Substance Use Recovery and Treatment Committee is determined to breakdown misconceptions and stigmas surrounding addiction to create a community that helps one another by providing information to better understand others’ situations. (Photo provided) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — No single solution meets the needs of every individual. It’s important to pick a program that provides the best …read more.

ELKHART — Nathan Burton, a Warsaw man who volunteered for Bernie Sanders’ presidential run three years ago, stood in line to see U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren Wednesday morning at the RV/MH Hall of Fame’s Northern Indiana Event Center. The 29-year-old man said his political allegiances had changed with the upcoming 2020 presidential campaign. “I think …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Area Plan Commission spent most of the meeting held this afternoon, June 5, discussing final plats. The first plat discussed was for Paradise Acres, a four-lot residential subdivision off of Dogleg Drive West, Syracuse. The four lots range from two to 15 acres. Because of the lot sizes, they were exempt …read more.

WARSAW — Eight Lake City Bank employees graduated from Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw on May 10 with business administration associate degrees through the Achieve Your Degree Partner Program. This is Lake City Bank’s first AYD graduating class. With Achieve Your Degree, Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Warsaw representatives will work directly with Lake City …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.

ELKHART COUNTY — There are children who, because of financial necessity, have to share a bed with a sibling, a parent, or even sleep on a cot or on the floor because there’s just not enough money to get a bed. Then one day strangers come to the house carrying pieces of wood, boxes and …read more.

NAPPANEE — Indiana National Guard Spc. Damian Weaver, of Nappanee, receives his new rank during a promotion ceremony at Fort Hood, Texas, Friday, May 31. Weaver, a mechanic, is one of approximately 600 citizen-soldiers with the 38th Infantry Division who is preparing to deploy to Kuwait to provide command and control of nearly 9,000 U.S. …read more.

WARSAW — Ignite Orthopedics LLC, a privately held product development and commercialization organization located in the “Orthopedic Capital of the World,” Warsaw, Indiana, announced that it has received FDA clearance to market its Radial Head Arthroplasty System. This marks the first FDA clearance for the company and represents a significant milestone in the company’s mission …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Several local fire departments responded to a residential house fire in Silver Lake. At approximately 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, the Silver Lake Fire Department was called to a residential house fire on High and Sycamore Streets in Silver Lake. Soon after the initial call came out, Silver Lake Fire Department requested …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chris Rager has recently returned to work after serving a two-week unpaid suspension. Rager was one of four candidates who ran for the office of Kosciusko County Sheriff in 2018. According to information received via a public records request, Rager was suspended by Sheriff Kyle Dukes on May …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Pierceton man was recently arrested on two warrants regarding intimidation and home improvement fraud. In the first case, Kevin Lee Staley, 47, 401 E. Keith St., Pierceton; also showing an address of 322 Bayou St., Vincennes, is being charged with intimidation, a level 6 felony; driving while suspended, a class A misdemeanor; …read more.

WARSAW — Neurosurgeon Ian White, MD, has joined the medical staff at Kosciusko Community Hospital. He is a specialist with an office in the Beyer Building, 1205 Provident Drive, Warsaw. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (574) 372-7677. Dr. White is an independent member of the KCH medical staff and a …read more.

WARSAW — JB’s Furniture has initiated a huge clearance in an effort to make room for the first ever HGTV design studio in Warsaw. According to owner and founder Jon Blackwood, they have a very limited amount of time to move $500,000 of top quality name brand furniture in all departments to make room in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — For the third year in a row, Christ’s Covenant Church in Winona Lake will host Wednesdays at the Park during the summer. This year, the church will host five events at local parks throughout the community. At the events, parents and children can participate in games, hear stories and enjoy free food. Snacks …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Local law enforcement agencies will participate in roving patrols during the month of June, including two days this week. The interdiction effort is aimed at reducing crashes, deaths and injuries. With the increase in summertime traffic, the patrols are committed to making the roads safer by their increased presence and enforcement throughout …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran EMS made more than 900 ambulance runs in just the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory during the first four months of 2019, with the total being divided almost equally between two subsections. Lutheran EMS has ambulances stationed in Bourbon, Bremen, Leesburg, Milford and two serving the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Combined, the ambulance service made …read more.

[weaver_youtube Kv6IMBu8cdg rel=0]   WARSAW — Tyler King has always loved horror films. Ever since he was young, King acted out film scenes, drew movie posters and wrote short stories. Now at the age of 28, King is continuing to pursue his passion for filmmaking and his appreciation for horror movies through “Virtual Nightmare,” a …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that Michele Ganser has been promoted to assistant vice president, loan systems support manager and that Lisa Fitzgerald has been promoted to assistant vice president, retail banking administration support manager. In this role, Ganser works with bank departments to ensure that customers and bankers receive quality …read more.

WARSAW — Police reported seeing two women with backpacks at Carr Lake and when the officers ran the plates on the black 2018 Nissan they were using, the vehicle was listed as stolen. Laila Mariah Hepburn, 28, 116 S. Cleveland St., Warsaw, is charged with theft, a level 6 felony. Rushell Marie Defries, 27, 322 …read more.

ATWOOD — Minor injuries were initially reported following a three-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of US 30 and CR 800W. Details of the accident were unavailable. Two vehicles, including a box truck, collided in the westbound lane of US 30. A third vehicle sustained rear-end damage and parked south of US 30 along …read more.

BOURBON — Triton High School’s third annual perfect attendance car giveaway, sponsored by Swanson’s Cars and Trucks, was held on May 31, at the conclusion of the academic awards convocation. This year’s winner is freshman Melissa Slabaugh. The freshman, who’s 15 and doesn’t have her license yet, will have to have her parents take possession …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland North Webster Kiwanis will be hosting a fundraising rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The event will be held in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. Persons can contact (574) 549-7442 to donate items to the rummage sale. More information about the rummage sale will …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A South Bend man was arrested after threatening to kill a female and her children. Thomas Martin Vansandt, 34, 1126 N. Hill St., South Bend; also with an address of 312 Teri St., South Bend, is being charged with intimidation, a level 6 felony. On April 30, an officer with the Silver …read more.

WARSAW — On Saturday, June 1, the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department hosted their annual free Kids’ Fishing Derby and Casting Contest. Results are as follows:  Ages 4 & under:        1st place Mason Ramsey; 2nd place Gunner Gonzalez Ages 5-8:                  1st place Josh DeLaCruz;  2nd …read more.

WARSAW — At 4:24 p.m. Monday, June 3, emergency Personnel were dispatched to CR 175 E, north of CR 75 N, for a two-vehicle collision. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Warsaw Police Department and Lutheran EMS responded to the scene. Initial arriving units encountered heavy front end damage present on both vehicles. …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after police say he stole a vehicle. Zachary Clay Shull, 26, 111 S. Wood St., Warsaw, is being charged with auto theft, a level 6 felony. On May 24, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department was dispatched to 111 S. Wood St., in reference to a …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is proud to announce Heather Reichenbach, president of the WCS Board of School Trustees, recently completed the Indiana School Board Association’s Certification Awards Program. Through her hard work, leadership and dedication toward the mission of Warsaw Community Schools, Reichenbach received the highest distinction possible and was named a Master Board …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — What was scheduled to be the second day of a jury trial for a Silver Lake man accused of child molestation ended early, with the charge dismissed in exchange for a guilty plea in a drug case. Trey Michael Burbank, 26,11144 S. County Farm Road, Silver Lake, was initially charged with child molestation, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School will host commencement at 7 p.m. this Friday, June 7. Doors open at 6 p.m. and attendees must have a ticket to enter. Multiple entrances will be available as follows: the Main Entrance (Door 1), the southeast entrance near C-Lot (Door 51), and the two entrances into the Tiger …read more.

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WARSAW — City council reviewed annual tax abatement agreements for two more companies Monday night. The reviews are a regular effort to ensure the companies are meeting the expectations outlined in the tax abatement agreements. In recent meetings, council reviewed and approved nearly two dozen other agreements with companies located inside the city, and others …read more.

WARSAW — Plans to repave and construct new sidewalks along North Pointe Drive on the city’s north side are moving along. The city received state grant money that will cover half of the cost of reconstructing the road between Husky Trail and Mariners Drive. The city will cover the cost of constructing a sidewalk along …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services is proud to announce that the family of Jerry and Darcy Deeter has donated $250,000 toward its future home. The family has a long and strong commitment to Cardinal and its mission, volunteering on its board, on committees and in various programs serving people with disabilities. In making the award to …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran Air medical helicopter and the coroner were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident that occurred in Warsaw. At approximately 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 3, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lutheran EMS responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident on North CR 175E, near East Boulder Drive. Extrication was needed to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A jury trial for a Silver Lake man facing a charge of child molestation began this afternoon, June 3, in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1. Trey Michael Burbank Trey Michael Burbank, 26,11144 S. County Farm Road, Silver Lake, is being charged with child molestation, a level 1 felony. Jury selection took place this …read more.

FORT WAYNE — As the construction season gets into full swing, the Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne would like to remind people to take extra care while traveling through construction zones. Each year construction workers are injured or killed while improving our roadways. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, construction worker deaths …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced to six years at the Indiana Department of Corrections in the Kosciusko County Circuit Court Monday, June 3. Cody Alexander Paine, 22, 419 S. Indiana St., A, Warsaw, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony. In August 2018, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Each year, Kosciusko REMC urges students throughout the area to enter their artwork into a statewide contest sponsored by the cooperative. Young artists have a chance to see their artwork published in a statewide calendar distributed to thousands of homes and businesses across Indiana. This year, Andrew Zink, an eighth-grader at Lakeland Christian …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Mentone man was arrested after allegedly battering a pregnant woman. Jared A. Stephens, 35, 2160 S. SR 19, Mentone, is being charged with domestic battery to a pregnant woman and criminal confinement, both level 5 felonies; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On May 25, an officer with the Indiana State …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Career Center offers monthly workshops that can be completed in increments, with assessments and certifications. This is the place to prepare yourself for a growing business and manufacturing world that demands more digital literacy and online tech skills. No experience is necessary. Online Résumé Builder With Google Staff Review Monday through …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Middlebury man was arrested after allegedly stealing a rowboat from a property. Frank Sterling Daniels, 33, 721 S. Main St., Middlebury, is being charged with theft, a class A misdemeanor; and sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony. On April 3, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office spoke with a …read more.

GOSHEN — Candace Gleason has been promoted to the position of Vice-President of Operations Support at Interra Credit Union in Goshen, Darrin McLaughlin, senior vice-president of technology, announced recently. In her new role, she leads a variety of departments that encompass operational support to the credit union and its members. Since Gleason joined the Interra …read more.

LEESBURG — Minor injuries were sustained by the two drivers involved in a collision at 3:03 p.m. Thursday, May 30. The accident was on East Armstrong Road at North CR 200E, east of Leesburg. Abraham E. Gordillo, 50, West CR 250S, Warsaw, driver of a 2016 Volkswagon GTI, complained of chest pain. Christopher R. Lackey, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse woman was arrested after allegedly using counterfeit money to purchase a vehicle. Erika Lee Bice, 35, 8237 E. Hatchery Road, Syracuse, is being charged with counterfeiting and theft, both level 6 felonies. On April 29, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle theft. The officer spoke …read more.

INDIANA — Persistent rain across Indiana continues to delay spring planting for Indiana’s farmers. As the rain continues, the possibility of fields left unplanted becomes a reality and Indiana’s farmers and agribusiness professionals are faced with many tough decisions. Indiana Farm Bureau, the largest general farm organization in the state, spoke with farmers across the …read more.

SYRACUSE — As is the tradition, graduating Wawasee High School seniors walk down the long hallway from the spectator gym outside the building through the main entrance of the school and, when given the signal, toss their caps into the air. They were official graduates before tossing their caps, but the tradition is a fitting …read more.

By Lorie Krygier Friends of the Library A few years ago, being retired, I was looking for something enjoyable to do to fill my day. I wandered into the Warsaw Community Public Library and it has become my favorite hangout. Finding great books to read and attending a class or program are right up my …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 — Summer reading begins at the Syracuse Library with the official launch of eight weeks of prizes, special entertainment, crafts and activities for children and teens. Sign up begins for children on Tuesday, June 4. The kickoff presentation is at 2 p.m. with Mr. Jim’s Magic Show and is the first of the series …read more.

[weaver_youtube CSUWmf8OGmA rel=0]   SILVER LAKE — Around 8:30 p.m. tonight, June 1, multiple fire departments responded to a fully engulfed house fire at 4172 West CR 900S, Silver Lake. Burket Fire Department was initially called to the scene and advised that flames were coming through the front door. Silver Lake Fire Department and Claypool …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Kosciusko County. The watch is in effect until 11 p.m. tonight, June 1. Other counties under the watch include Allen, Elkhart, Marshall, Noble and Whitley Counties.

SYRACUSE — To advance its mission “to protect, preserve and enhance the Wawasee area watershed now and for future generations,” Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation hosted a Lake Talk & Eats and native plant sale Saturday, June 1. The event featured three local vendors and an informative speaker. The vendors offered native trees, bushes, perennials and grasses …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Youth Department at North Webster Community Public Library blasts off its Summer Reading Program with Jim Merrills’ Magic Space Camp Show 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5. A magician and educator, Merrills will entertain his audience with a magical celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing. The program is …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department hosted a Touch-A-Truck today Saturday, June 1, at Central Park. The event lasts until 3 p.m. so there’s still time to come out and explore.  Area children were invited to put their imagination in gear. This free, fun community event gives the young, and young at heart, …read more.

MENTONE — The Mentone Egg Festival is honoring heroes this year. No not superheroes, true local heroes — emergency responders. The parade, one of the festival’s main events, took place this morning, June 1. Keeping with the theme, longtime Fire Chief Mike Yazel was this year’s parade marshall. Yazel has served as a firefighter for …read more.

NORMANDY BEACHHEAD, June 17, 1944 — In the preceding column we told about the D-day wreckage among our machines of war that were expended in taking one of the Normandy beaches.But there is another and more human litter. It extends in a thin little line, just like a high-water mark, for miles along the beach. This is the strewn personal gear, gear that will never be needed again, of those who fought and died to give us our entrance into Europe.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library has announced its upcoming activities. Summer Reading Program Milford library’s annual Summer Reading Program is starting up again with sign-ups June 3. This summer there will be family story times, special events and fun contests. The library has announced it has incentives available for patrons who read and do activities …read more.

Reporters have a groovy term for follow-up stories when they go back after attending a meeting and find other tidbits to write about. They call it “emptying the notebook.” The Third House meeting on Wednesday — featuring State Sen. Ryan Mishler and State Rep. Dave Wolkins — included lots of interesting items in addition 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 Warsaw man is facing charges for allegedly pushing a female into a wall after being confronted about a potential marijuana purchase.  Jorge Luis Perez, Jr., 29, 214 N. Fort Wayne Ave., Apt. A, Warsaw, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under the age of 16 present, a level 6 …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has partnered with Live Well Kosciusko to offer a program titled Outrun the Sun for all kindergarten through second graders at WCS. Through this program, a total of 1,629 UV ray exposure color-changing bracelets were ordered and distributed to all students in grades K-2. These bracelets turn from white to blue …read more.

WARSAW — According to police, when officers watched a vehicle on Fox Farm Road cross over the center line on May 19, they conducted a traffic stop and found more than a driver with an inability to keep a vehicle between the white lines. Richard Lee Jarnagin, 59, 105 EMS C22 Lane, Warsaw, is charged …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly committing several local acts of theft and fraud. Isaah Michael Hough, 18, 315 N. Columbia St., Warsaw, is being charged with theft, a level 6 felony; fraud, a level 6 felony; and two additional counts of theft, both class A misdemeanors. On May 28, an officer …read more.

WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer, who heads up the seven-county US 30 Coalition, met with State Sen. Ryan Mishler on Thursday, May 30, to discuss having state money set aside for an environmental impact study —  the first major step toward constructing a new limited-access freeway that would eventually replace US 30 across much of …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will soon begin its 2019 summer school. Recently, Warsaw Community Schools distributed letters to parents detailing start and end times for summer school with incorrect information. Please note the amended information below for correct start and end times for all grade levels. High School Summer School Hours 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 …read more.

WARSAW — A representative of the Kosciusko County Fair Board has responded to allegations made by a new group that has launched an advertising campaign criticizing the fair board’s stated reliance on resuming motorized racing at the fairgrounds. Sheal Dirck, the fair board’s treasurer, issued a statement Friday, May 30, criticizing the anonymous group, which …read more.

WARSAW — For most Hoosiers, the soggier-than-normal 2019 spring has meant the occasional delayed or canceled picnic or postponed softball game. For Indiana’s farmers, the persistent rainfall in the past month or so has had a much more devastating effect and in some extreme cases could reap deadly results. “It’s the worst I’ve ever seen,” …read more.

SYRACUSE — A native plant sale is being held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Center, SR 13 just South of Syracuse.  Enjoy a light breakfast in the Ruddell Pavilion while Brad Clayton explains how native plants are beneficial in your landscaping and along the water’s edge. Free …read more.

WARSAW — Three students at Lincoln Elementary have been honored with the Ronnie Shoemaker Award. Recipients this year are sixth-grader Chris Lewis, fifth-grader Elizabeth Puckett, and sixth-grader Nate Carlin, according to a news release. The Ronnie Shoemaker Award was started in 2003 by Christina Teevan, a former Lincoln teacher, and Ron Shoemaker to honor and …read more.

WARSAW — Two people were recently arrested after police discovered they were living inside a shed with their children and drugs. Both Tyler Lee Yeazel, 27, and Grace Elaine Cummins, 32, are being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony; neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — At the 11th annual Northern Indiana Lakes Festival, more than 6,400 community members and visitors celebrated the start of summer and honored fallen veterans. The three-day celebration began on Friday, May 24, with a live concert by The Indigos and ended on Sunday, May 26, with a performance by the Lake City …read more.

WARSAW — A Mentone man was arrested after allegedly violating a protective order and resisting law enforcement. Derek Michael Bruner, 29, 5678 W. Schilling Road, Mentone, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of a syringe, both level 6 felonies; resisting law enforcement, invasion of privacy, and driving while suspended, all class A …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering free community paddleboarding and canoeing from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, June 3, at Pike Lake Beach.  No registration is required. An annual waiver and rules sheet must be signed by each participant, (must be signed by parent for anyone under age 18). …read more.

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Grace College super-secretary Kelly Sharp was awarded the Game Plan 4 LIFE Character Award.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee Executive Director Megan McClellan announced her resignation Wednesday, May 29, after serving nearly five years. She has accepted a job as Fort Wayne Trails director starting in June. Coinciding with McClellan’s departure is the groundbreaking ceremony for the Conklin Bay trail, a project she worked on for much of her time …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse man was recently arrested for rape after police say he had sex with a female who said no multiple times. Daryle Lee Smith, 49, 506 S. Manor Drive, Syracuse, was booked for rape, a level 3 felony. On March 30, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department responded to Kosciusko Community …read more.

WARSAW — On Saturday, June 1, the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will be kicking off the summer season with their free annual Kids Fishing Derby and Casting Contest.  For this event, the ages range from 3-16. Each age will be split up into categories (4 and under, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16).  In addition to the …read more.

LEESBURG — Drivers of two vehicles sustained minor injuries in a collision at Armstrong Road and CR 200E, shortly after 3 p.m. today, Thursday, May 30. The accident involved a Volkswagen GTI and a Ford Escape. Plain Township Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and North Webster Paramedics responded along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. The …read more.

WARSAW — A local Junior Girl Scout troop donated 75 blessing bags to Fellowship Missions, a homeless shelter in Warsaw, Wednesday, May 29. Troop 00464, led by Carole Delp and Laura Strange, consists of five girls, ages 10 and 11. The girls, Lily Dunham, Katelyn Brandyberry, Hailey Strange, Norah Hawthorne and Ayva Adams, made the commitment to …read more.