WARSAW — An Ohio man received a suspended one-year sentence after using a device to record four female Grace College students in various stages of undress. Gavin Layne Reeves, 20, was charged with four counts of voyeurism, all level 6 felonies. He was sentenced Thursday morning, Dec. 12. It was unclear if he was a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2020 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen). Through the full-day program, students in grades six through 12 can tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to debates and help staff with age-appropriate tasks. Students also have the opportunity to meet with their state senator, …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.

Washington, DC – Third District Rep. Jim Banks celebrated the bicameral passage of H.R. 2333, the Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act. The bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an assessment of the responsibilities, workload and vacancy rates of the Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention Coordinators. Suicide Prevention Coordinators …read more.

WARSAW – Police are trying to identify and find a man captured on video while taking several packages from a porch in Warsaw Wednesday night. The incident happened at about 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday along West Lake Street. The man picked up several packages and briskly walked away from the door, the video showed. Anyone …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College Mediation Team concluded its eleventh season of competition in November. The goal of the team is to establish peace-making values and practice conflict resolution. Dr. Mark Norris, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and mediation coach at Grace College, led the team of five students through two …read more.

WARSAW — Officials for Kosciusko’s Work Ethic Certificate campaign recently announced that Grace College and Manchester University will both support the campaign. Grace has agreed to offer Work Ethic Certificate recipients the following incentives if they choose to go to Grace: free online application, a minimum merit scholarship of $20,000 ($5,000 per year), waiver of …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department connected with local children by hosting its seventh annual Shop with a Hero event, Wednesday night, Dec. 11. This annual event assists children who need a little extra help during the holiday season. Each child is nominated by their school. The focus of the annual event said Officer Rogelio …read more.

SYRACUSE — On Monday, Dec. 9, Judge Christopher D. Kehler, Kosciusko Superior Court No. 4, ruled there was insufficient details in the civil fraud allegations again Dustin Johns, Travel Lite owner, and his wife, Lindsey Johns. The fraud suit was filed by Michael DeWitt in reference to a purchase agreement for a home and land. However, DeWitt has 10 days, pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 15(A) to amend his complaint filed on Oct. 3. Failure to amend the complaint may result in a dismissal with prejudice.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees discussed donations from the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and the approval of a new school zone light at Husky Trail during a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10. During a safety presentation to the board, Chief Analytics Officer Shelly Wilfong said the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission approved plans …read more.

WARSAW – Susie McEntire returns for her sixth consecutive visit to Warsaw when she performs a Christmas concert Saturday, Dec. 14 at Lakeview Middle School. McEntire, the sister of country music legend Reba McEntire, has her own musical career. In 1993, Susie released a debut solo record, scoring several hits on Christian country radio. Several …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The founder of Rentown Country Stores, Leroy Hochstetler, 80, Bremen, died from injuries sustained in an accident at 4:09 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, on 3B Road east of Beech Road, southwest of Nappanee. Marshall County Police report Marion Otto, 18, Bremen, was westbound on 3B Road east of Beech Road and was …read more.

WARSAW — The Committee to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King recently announced the speaker for the 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Event. This year’s keynote speaker will be Kondo Simfukwe, lead pastor at Mission Point Community Church. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the program is scheduled to run from 11:30 a.m. …read more.

WARSAW — The Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts recently announced auditions for youths and teens for its upcoming Wagon Wheel Jr. winter production on Saturday, Dec. 21. Auditions for those ages 9 to 11 will be at 10 a.m., while those ages 12 to 18 will audition at 11:30 a.m. There is no need …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace Village Retirement Community recently announced it received a $10,000 donation made in memory of Doris and Harold Strange from their children, Robert (Debra) Strange and Barb (Mark) McCollom. These funds will support the ARTcare therapy program by providing for a wide variety of supplies, allowing Grace Village to accommodate more residents …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after allegedly battering and strangling a pregnant woman. Ezekiel Dewayne Fitzpatrick, 25, 316 S. Lake St., Warsaw, is charged with domestic battery to a pregnant woman, a level 5 felony; strangulation, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Nov. 28, an officer …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Monday, Dec. 9, finished selecting its officers for 2020. Current president Jim Smith will step down at the end of the year. He will be replaced by board member Mindy Scaggs. Emily Shipley will succeed Amanda Meerzo as vice president and Tammy Waliczek will take …read more.

For its last meeting of 2019, Monday, Dec. 9, the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board looked ahead to 2020 projects while also wrapping up a few year-end matters. The parking lot curbing/lighting project will occur in spring 2020. Pulver Construction estimates it will take three to four days to finish the curbing. The parks department …read more.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that the victim in this case and Keough do not have children together. WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after allegedly battering a man with a baseball bat. Lisa Frances Keough, 50, 123 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, is charged with battery with a deadly weapon, a …read more.

WARSAW – The city airport has tentatively agreed to hire a new consultant, pending approval of a financial agreement. The board of aviation accepted a recommendation Tuesday, Dec. 10, from a local selection committee to hire CHA Consulting Inc., of Indianapolis, as the consultant. Mary Kerstein, a project manager for CHA, was introduced to the …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Dixon for State Representative campaign announced the appointment of Connor Grumme as Youth Coordinator, their first hire for the upcoming campaign for State Representative. Grumme, a lifelong resident of Syracuse and North Webster, is an Eagle Scout and former Treasurer of the Wawasee High School FFA.  Most recently, Grumme ran a campaign …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Solid Waste Board extended amnesty for the cost of television recycling at its meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 10. KC Recycling Depot currently accepts televisions from county residents free of charge. This includes CRT and flat-screen televisions. Tom Ganser, KC Recycling Depot Director, said they have processed 2,600 televisions in 2019 from 1,482 …read more.

NAPPANEE — Santa will stop at the Nappanee Public Library for a special visit during the month of December. Children are invited to come to the Library to share their Christmas wishes with Santa in his sleigh on Saturday, December 14, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Please bring your own camera. Visitors are responsible …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees heard a presentation regarding data on bus routes and school bell times during a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10. Griffin Scott, a project manager for School Bus Consultants, presented a report reviewing 2017 data on WCS’ school bus routes and efficiency. The firm is an advisory …read more.

SYRACUSE — When students who have not had the opportunity to do so in the past take AP, or advanced placement, courses in high school, they often discover they are capable of handling college-level classes. Such was the message conveyed by John Snyder, assistant principal, during the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool man faces felony charges stemming from an incident at the Time Out Inn in Warsaw early Sunday morning, Dec. 8. Devin Michael Brown Devin Michael Brown, 27, 510 South Graceland Ave., Claypool, was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun by a serious violent felon, a level 4 felony; and battery …read more.

SYRACUSE — Team 574D earned the tourney championship trophy skills championship trophy, finishing qualifying at 6-0-0, at Purdue Polytechnic Institute in Anderson Saturday, Dec. 7. Saturday was another successful tournament for Wawasee’s Iron Pride Robotics team. All teams successfully advanced from qualifying to elimination rounds. 574D finished qualification rounds ranked first out of 37 teams …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Commissioners approved the following board appointments and department head appointments for 2020 at the Kosciusko County Commissioner meeting held Tuesday, Dec. 10.  Board Appointments: Alcohol Beverage Commission — Alan Alderfer Area Plan Board — Kevin McSherry Area Plan Board (Comm. member) — Bob Conley Board of Zoning Appeals — Charlie Haffner and Lee …read more.

WARSAW — K21 Health Foundation made a recent grant to Live Well Kosciusko to help improve the coordinated effort in caring for those fighting cancer. Live Well Kosciusko is an organization with a mission of promoting the health, well-being and engagement of the people of our local community. They have championed various initiatives including Tobacco-Free …read more.

WARSAW – Jail time was apparently not enough to turn things around for Jason and Bobby Wade and their home at 1015 E. Main St., Warsaw. After two years of trying to convince the couple to bring their house up to code – with only some cooperation – code enforcement Hearing Officer Thomas Earhart ordered …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Those who will be high school juniors or seniors in the fall of 2020 who are considering pharmacy as a career are invited to attend Manchester University Pharmacy Camp from Jul. 7-10, 2020. Campers will do hands-on pharmacy activities, attend a mini-lecture series, take part in team-building exercises and visit settings where …read more.

WARSAW — Lawrence Bernard Gross, Pierceton, was honored as the Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10.  Gross was born Aug. 19, 1923, in Pierceton, to Earl and Katie. He was the fourth of seven children, which included six boys and one girl. Five of the boys went on the …read more.

By Darla McCammon History tells us that few people in the days before and during the Renaissance could read or write. In order to convey the Christmas story to their citizenry, the church would often pay a commission to the best artists of the day in order to offer the narrative and an understanding of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — During the Kosciusko Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10, the board denied two requests related to the same property asking to allow a home-occupation business and the addition of an oversized accessory building. Michael Neely, 12434 North CR 250E, Milford, sought an exception and a variance. The exception was to allow …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University senior Geraldy (Chris) Francois has been selected for the prestigious Schwarzman Scholars Program, the first person to be chosen for this honor from the Republic of Haiti and from the university in northeast Indiana. One hundred forty-five Schwarzman Scholars were selected from more than 4,700 applicants from 41 countries and …read more.

  AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School to host a benefit dinner supporting one of its own. The Jeff Shriver Benefit Dinner featuring Smoked Pulled Pork is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14 in the TVHS Commons, said a news release from Tippecanoe Valley High School. Shriver is a TVHS teacher and coach who was recently …read more.

From Left: Pierceton Town Attorney Tammy Keirn, Clerk-Treasurer Jerry Kreger and Council President Matt Brubaker. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council adopted an ordinance for speed limit reduction within town limits at its meeting, Monday night, Dec. 9. Previously proposed and approved at the Oct. 14 and Nov. 11 council …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission had its last public meeting of an eventful year Monday, Dec. 9. In attendance was Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO Alan Tio, who praised the commission for the work it has accomplished. “You’re ahead of the other redevelopment organizations in the county,” he stated, Tio was referring, in part, to …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man received a suspended sentence on Monday, Dec. 9, after breaking into a home and attempting to sell methamphetamine. Jonathan Carlie Shepherd, 30, 3451 E. Pleasant Grove Drive, Warsaw, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and residential entry, both level 6 felonies; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. A …read more.

WARSAW — Steve Moriarty will be taking over as the Kosciusko County Highway superintendent in 2020. Moriarty, who currently serves as the assistant superintendent, was officially named as the 2020 department head at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10. He has been with the department for 21 years.  Kosciusko County Highway Superintendent Scott Tilden is …read more.

WARSAW — Colder weather arriving Tuesday, Dec. 10, will stick around for two more days before a slight warm-up, the National Weather Service predicts. Tuesday should be mostly cloudy with a high near 28 and a low near 15. Winds will be 10-15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Wednesday will see a chance …read more.

WARSAW  An uptick in the number of lakefront homeowners seeking to add accessory buildings has officials in the city plan office wondering if a policy change is needed. The city’s ordinance does not allow for accessory buildings on the lakeside portion of a home or on the street-side portion of the home. The only alternative …read more.

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WARSAW — Teachers Credit Union’s Dash for Cash was held in the Tiger Den on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Warsaw Community High School boys’ basketball home game against Homestead. Three ticket winners were announced during halftime. Matt Deeds, Harrison Elementary School principal, won a $10 bill. Rodney Fehr opened his envelope to find a …read more.

WARSAW —  The Executive Committee of the Kosciusko County Community Corrections Advisory Board will hold a special meeting at the Kosciusko County Justice Building on Thursday, Dec. 12. The meeting is open to the public and will be in Room D228/D228A on the second floor at 4 p.m. Thursday. The meeting will be used to …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Street Commissioner Craig Charlton recommended the purchase of two pieces of equipment at the Leesburg Town Council meeting Monday, Dec. 9.  Charlton told council members he obtained four quotes for a skid steer snow pusher for the town Bobcat skid loader. Charlton said the 5-foot bucket they currently have is “a lot of …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees approved its 2020 slate of board officers during a brief meeting Monday, Dec. 9. During the discussion on the slate of board officers, Jill Beehler offered to step down as board vice-president if any of the current trustees were interested in the role. Board Member …read more.

MILFORD — A Syracuse man was recently arrested for alleged burglary and theft from a Milford residence. Travis Lee Henson, 37, 604 North Huntington Street, Syracuse, was charged with burglary, a level 4 felony; and theft, a level 6 felony. On April 29, an officer with the Milford police responded to a report of a …read more.

WARSAW — Harrison Elementary School will receive a grant of $1,000 on Monday, Dec. 9, following a successful application by Aimee Hagg for an award from the One School at a Time combined project between WNDU and Martin’s Super Markets. At 9:30 a.m., WNDU and Martin’s will present a check for $1,000 toward books for …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School students are holding several holiday events this December. Orchestra Holiday Concert The Warsaw Community Schools orchestra program will hold their Orchestra Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature sixth-grade, sinfonia, philharmonic, mid-level Lakeview and Edgewood orchestras. There will …read more.

  WARSAW – A Korean War uniform that belonged to a native of Warsaw has been donated to the Kosciusko County Historical Society. The uniform belonged to Charles Wiard, who was born in Warsaw but ended up living much of his life in Mishawaka. Wiard was drafted into the US Army in 1953  – a …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Santa will be making his annual visit to Silver Lake Wednesday, Dec. 18. Santa will ride through the streets of Silver Lake on a fire truck beginning at 6 p.m. Be sure to look out your windows or doors and wave at him as he goes by. From 6:30-7:30 that evening, Santa …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man received a suspended sentence on Monday, Dec. 9, for three different cases involving marijuana. In the first case, Corey Joseph Matthews, 22, 135 EMS B61B Lane, Warsaw, was charged with theft of a firearm, a level 6 felony; and possession of a controlled substance and dealing in marijuana, both class …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Commissioners will meet in an executive session at the Kosciusko County Courthouse, at 9:30 a.m. or immediately following the commissioners meeting on Dec. 10 The topic involves personnel issues, according to County Auditor Michelle Puckett.  

WARSAW — K21 Health Foundation would like to thank the Women’s Leadership Initiative and the employees at DePuy Synthes for its donation of $1,367 to the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County. According to a press release, the donation was collected from various events sponsored by the WLI, including a T-shirt drive, taking the Leadership …read more.

From the files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society This is a history column that will run a few times a month.  Dec. 9, 1968 — A new post office for Warsaw was approved by the Post Office Department, according to then-Third District Congressman John Brademas of South Bend. Specifications for the new facility called for …read more.

WARSAW – A pre-dawn wreck slowed traffic down at the intersection of US 30 and East Center Street Monday morning, Dec. 9. The accident was reported shortly before 6:30 a.m. Monday and appeared to involve two vehicles. Initial scanner traffic indicated a woman was complaining of pain. It was raining at the time of the …read more.

WARSAW – Police are investigating a stabbing at a Warsaw bar early Sunday morning. A stabbing was reported at about 2:15 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Time Out Inn, 1701 W. Lake St. Officers found a 48-year-old man suffering from a stab wound to the mid-section, according to a news release from Warsaw Police. …read more.

NAPPANEE — What started in 2007 as a community rallying together following a devastating tornado has become one of Nappanee’s most anticipated events. On Saturday, Dec. 7, hundreds of people once again lined Main Street to witness the 13th iteration of the now-annual parade. Marching southward through town, the throng eventually made its way to …read more.

WARSAW – State Rep. Dave Wolkins and leaders at Warsaw Community Schools Corporation are still at odds over their interpretation of funding for teachers. Wolkins has been angered by characterizations from Warsaw Community Education Association President Terry Sims who, in an email to teachers, claimed Wolkins was “parroting” Republican talking points on education funding and …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating people 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 age listed for …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library announced its events for the week of Dec. 9-13. Monday afternoon at the Movies! Join the library on Monday, Dec. 9 at 1:30 p.m. for “A Veteran’s Christmas.” In the film, honorably discharged from the Marines, Grace is driving to Cincinnati when her Jeep brakes down. Judge Joe …read more.

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with more information. WARSAW – Boeing Road, on the north side of Bell Drive in Warsaw, will be closed beginning Monday, Dec. 9 through Thursday, Dec. 10. The closure is expected to last three days and reopen on Thursday, weather permitting. During this closure, thru traffic will not …read more.

WARSAW – Families, students and various groups joined dozens of firefighters Saturday for the annual Toys For Tots collection drive at Martin’s Supermarket Saturday. The large-scale collection drive had lots of volunteer support under cool but cold conditions. Among them, Grace College volunteered to help collect items Warsaw Community High School’s Advanced Women’s Choir sang …read more.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Grace lost to Mid-America Christian, 5-0, in the NCCAA Men’s Soccer National Championship match Saturday evening.

WINONA LAKE — Warsaw’s girls basketball team ended a five-game skid with a dominant win over Fort Wayne Snider at Grace College Saturday night.

LEESBURG — The main streets in Leesburg have been lined with luminaries in celebration of its annual Leesburg Candelaria and Christmas Party. The luminaries will remain lit until midnight tonight. The evening’s excitement was underway with the arrival of Santa, who was brought to the old Leesburg firehouse/clerk treasurer’s office by fire truck. Once the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — If you didn’t get a chance, you missed out on trying 12 different soups, placing bids on 24 silent auction items and taking an initial stroll around the North Webster Community Center to view 30 decorated trees Saturday evening. The event was the Lakeland Area North Webster Kiwanis “North Webster Evening Among …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor It doesn’t have to be a New Year’s resolution to improve one’s self. In fact, it is healthier to make small incremental changes throughout the year. Self-help books generally try to provide steps that a person can take to help them reach a specific outcome or expectation. They can be …read more.

SYRACUSE — The atmosphere at Syracuse Community Center Saturday morning, Dec. 7, was charged with excitement as over 200 children of all ages came to visit Santa. There was plenty to do for those who came while they waited to see Santa or after their visit with the jolly Ole St. Nick. Local groups from …read more.

WARSAW — The Wyndham Garden hotel in Warsaw has sold its nearby 2517 Banquet Hall. Exactly who bought the facility at 2517 E. Center Street and what will become of the building remains unclear. The banquet hall and event center was bought by a private business, according to an employee with The Wyndham Garden. 2517 …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library announced its events for the week of Dec. 9-14. The Syracuse Friends are having their bag-of-books sale before the holidays and the deep of winter. The sale opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, until the library closes at 2 p.m. Friends have many books that need to …read more.

Here are a few tidbits to consider: ON THE HORIZON – Ready for another election? Brace yourself. The next one is a biggie and will get underway in about a month. Candidate filing begins on Jan. 8 for the 2020 elections. The last day of filing will be Feb. 7. The local ballot will include …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating people 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 for Kosciusko County. The age listed for …read more.

WARSAW – Fans of the Christmas season found a double dose of fun Friday night, Dec. 6, in downtown Warsaw. Hundreds lined Center Street to watch the annual Twinkle Parade that cruised along Center Street during First Friday’s Hometown Holly Days celebration. The parade, and plenty of people, then streamed down to Central Park where …read more.

SYRACUSE — The smell of a fire in the fire place, the sounds of Christmas music and laughter filled the air at the fifth annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Christmas Lights Party Friday evening, Dec. 6. Guests gathered in the Ruddell Pavilion on the WACF property, which was decked with holiday lights. A lone evergreen …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Christmas dinner on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Silver Lake fire station. The annual Christmas dinner is for current and retired firefighters and their families. Silver Lake residents are invited, along with members of the township boards and their families. On-duty Parkview crews …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has approved the creation of the Tippecanoe and Chapman Regional Sewer District. The order was signed by Commissioner Bruno L. Pigott Thursday, Dec. 5. The order adopting the findings of fact and recommended order of the hearing officer for the establishment of the sewer district consists of …read more.

WARSAW – The city is getting closer to having a fully-staffed police force and is doing so in part by hiring two women. On Friday, Dec. 6, a probationary officer was sworn in during the city Board of Works and Safety meeting and it was then announced the city has chosen two job candidates to …read more.

WARSAW —  Recent organizational changes were implemented at Zimmer Biomet as part of the company’s continued improvement process to simplify the organization and accelerate decision making. Several corporate positions were eliminated as a result of the realignment, the Warsaw-based orthopedic company said. According to Monica Kendrick, vice-president of external communications, individuals whose positions were eliminated …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The annual Kosciusko County Board of Realtors Christmas party is more than an evening of realtors and associates gathering for a celebration of Christmas and finding out who received the Associate of the Year and Realtor of the Year awards. It is an evening to help one of the non-profit organizations in …read more.

WARSAW — A Monticello man was recently charged with alleged vehicle theft. Cody Michael Pope, 27, 3230 East Division Street Road, Monticello, was charged with theft, a level 6 felony. On July 26, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of vehicle theft. The vehicle owner said it was stolen by …read more.

SYRACUSE — Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse Public Library are planning a discussion on “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a World of Change”, to be held Jan. 24, from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Syracuse Public Library at 115 E. Main St. in Syracuse. The book’s authors are Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, said …read more.

MISHAWAKA – Bethel College announced its introduction of Esports as a formal team starting next fall.

WABASH — The 35th anniversary of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis will perform two shows on the Ford Theater stage in Wabash at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19. Mannheim Steamroller has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for 35 years. Grammy award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Christmas music along …read more.

ROCHESTER — The Mentone Flying Club is offering a free private pilot ground school over the winter at the Fulton County Airport. Curious about what it takes to learn to fly? Need help getting ready for the FAA written test? The Mentone Flying Club is hosting a free nine-week private pilot ground school beginning Jan. …read more.

WARSAW — The National Weather Service predicts cool and mostly clear conditions this weekend with chances of rain late Sunday and Monday. Friday should be partly sunny with a high near 40 and a low near 24. Saturday should see sunny skies with a high near 41 and a low near 32 Saturday night. Sunday …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested for a 2016 incident where he allegedly strangled a woman. Bryan Alano Ramsey, 41, 520 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, is charged with strangulation, a level 6 felony; and battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Nov. 18, 2016, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to …read more.

TCU Hosts Cash Giveaway Tonight At Tiger Den WARSAW — A special pre-game ceremony will be held in the Tiger Den on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Warsaw Community High School boys’ basketball home game against Homestead. Officials from Warsaw Community Schools and Teachers Credit Union will celebrate year three of a 10-year community partnership …read more.

WARSAW — Oakwood Cemetery Sexton Hal Heagy said the cemetery has not given away much firewood this year. At the Oakwood Board of Regents meeting Thursday, Dec. 5, Heagy said only three loads of firewood were given away during the month of November.  Each year the cemetery gives away split loads of wood. Anyone interested …read more.

WINONA LAKE — About 500 attendees from Kosciusko County and beyond gathered at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center on the Grace College campus for a special live event featuring Life.Church Senior Pastor, speaker and author Craig Groeschel, Thursday afternoon, Dec. 5. Groeschel is the founder and Senior Pastor of Life.Church, an American evangelical multi-site church …read more.

Celebration UM Hosts Guest Speaker Sunday WINONA LAKE – Celebration United Methodist Church will have a guest speaker at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.. Pastor Dave Hummel will be preaching on “Preparation Before Celebration.” The church has a new “gathering place” for coffee and refreshments before service. Celebration United Methodist Church is at 1289 S. …read more.

    NAPPANEE — Coppes Commons, 401 E. Market St., Nappanee, is, once again, hosting several free events to celebrate the Christmas season on Dec. 6 & 7.  “A Coppes Christmas” will kick off with an open house from 5-9 p.m. Friday evening. In-store specials will be offered throughout the restored 19th Century furniture factory, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw Community Schools received a $20,000 grant for its Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program. The Indiana Department of Education announced Thursday, Dec. 5, additional grant recipients of the Dual Language Immersion Program. Due to the availability of additional funding, Indiana opened a second round of awards for the 2019-2020 school year. Warsaw was …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approved four alcoholic beverage permits during a brief meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5. The following permits were renewed: V & B Country Club Inc., doing business as Stonehenge Golf & Country Club, 2850 E. Pierceton Road, Winona Lake. Beer, wine and liquor – restaurant. Mallers Joyner …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University is in the midst of adding, adjusting and redesigning programs, allowing it to better align its offerings with what students and employers say they want. This process includes plans to phase out several majors with low enrollment — public relations, economics, physics, engineering science, modern languages and secondary education mathematics. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Every day, lives are saved and improved through organ donation.  Winona Lake resident Janet Wagley is one of over 93,000 people in the United States on the kidney transplant waiting list.  Kidneys are the most in-demand organ needed for transplants. The waiting list for a kidney is seven times longer than the …read more.

LEESBURG — The Leesburg Candelaria and town Christmas party will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, in the old Leesburg firehouse/clerk treasurer’s office on the corner of Pearl and Van Buren streets. Volunteers come together to create more than 1,000 luminarias — small paper lanterns —  to line the streets and …read more.

MERRILLVILLE — Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved of a rate hike for NIPSCO beginning Jan. 1. The decision follows an extensive regulatory review and public input process, which began with NIPSCO’s original proposal in November 2018 and has resulted in a balanced outcome for customers. “New rates are anticipated to remain in line with …read more.

Akron — The revitalized Akron Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Akron Church of God and local businesses, are gearing up for a memorable and festive evening in Akron as they Illuminate Akron’s Christmas Cheer on Friday, Dec. 13. The event kicks off with activities for the kids, including pictures with Santa, a Reindeer …read more.