MARSHALL COUNTY —Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and Plymouth Police Department join law enforcement agencies across the nation in May to increase enforcement of seat belt laws for Click It or Ticket. Multiple weeks of highly visible patrols will be watching for unrestrained passengers in cars and trucks, both children and adults in the front seat …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Entering its 16th year, the team at KCV Cycling and the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest invite you to celebrate with us at this year’s festival. Presented by K21 Health Foundation, the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest now enters its 16th year as a favorite event for locals and Midwesterners alike — especially …read more.

WARSAW —  On Tuesday, May 21, “the gallery at rua” will feature a special showing of the 20 Panel Modern Mosaic collaboration between the Warsaw Community High School art department and Artist-in-Residence Christi Ziebarth entitled “On Edge.” The exhibit, located in the Brennan Room of Warsaw’s unique restaurant Rua, will run from May 21 through …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services and Liberty Sewing Circle joined forces to recognize and show appreciation to eleven local veterans.  The Threads of Valor quilt presentation was held Wednesday, May 15, at the Kosciusko County Senior Center, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw.   Liberty Sewing Circle consists of a group of ladies from the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Dance Department will present its annual spring dance concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16. The recital will display numerous student choreographed works. Tickets will be $6 general admission seating. Tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting the Warsaw Performing Arts Center Box Office at (574) 371-5040. Donations …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation hosted a luncheon celebrating philanthropic women on Wednesday, May 15. During the luncheon, three stories regarding local women who have given back to the Kosciusko community were shared. To start the recognitions, Michelle Yeager shared a story about Lily Love. Love was born in Chicago and moved to …read more.

By Darla McCammon There exist several summaries on the construction and changes over the years that affected the size, shape and overall appearance of Notre Dame Cathedral. Other things than construction had an impact on the number of visitors, however. In 1831 a book was published that increased the fascination of the world in this …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Robotics will be offering several different robotics camps for students going into grades one through eight. These camps offer students the opportunity to work hands-on designing, programming and implementing their thoughts and ideas into a creation of their own. Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts are taught plus programming, communications and …read more.

SYRACUSE — Before the Laudeman Park public planning session and the Syracuse Park Board meeting Monday evening, May 13, two representatives, one from the Syracuse Alumni Association and the other from the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails, presented to the board in regards to serving alcohol at the upcoming alumni banquet and Tour des Lakes. After quick approval …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School will hold its annual Honors Program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, in the high school auditorium. During the program, scholarships will be presented along with many school awards. Seniors receiving an Indiana Honors Diploma, Academic Hall of Fame, distinction, highest distinction and the valedictorian and salutatorian will also be …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw and Winona Lake have each been designated a Bicycle Friendly Community. And the trails systems which in large part caused that designation to become a reality will continue to develop this year. Justin Taylor, a planner for the city of Warsaw, also chairs the Ride+Walk Advisory Committee, a group of about 15 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A third person has been arrested related to incidents leading up to a death investigation in early April that involved a hit and run and arson. Mark Edward Blankenship, 49, 509 W. Elm St., Pierceton, is being charged with aiding, inducing or causing arson, a level 4 felony; and obstruction of justice, a …read more.

SYRACUSE — The tradition of a May cruise-in in Syracuse will continue. Syracuse American Legion Post 223 will be hosting a cruise-in for cars, trucks and motorcycles Friday, May 17. The event will be held at the Legion Post, 1008 S. Huntington St. This will be a family event with food music and fun held …read more.

A photo from Saturday’s event. (Photo by Al Disbro, provided by Sandy Atkins.) WARSAW — A local group held a motorcycle ride fundraiser event, “Ride To Save Our Fairgrounds and Kid’s Future” on Saturday, May 11, to help financially support the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds.  The second annual fairgrounds bike ride was held by the …read more.

MILFORD — Students at Milford School were greeted by officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Milford Police and a Wawasee Community School Corporation School Resource Officer this morning, Wednesday, May 15, following allegations a student at the school was in possession of a firearm Tuesday on their way home from school. A total of …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has announced Zimmer Biomet’s support of Kosciusko County’s Work Ethic Certificate. As a participating employer, Zimmer Biomet will consider certificate recipients for direct-hire employment. Additionally, Zimmer Biomet is offering certificate holders who are hired a sign-on bonus. If hired for a full-time position, the certificate holders will have opportunity to …read more.

By Terry White WINONA LAKE — The second of four commissioned sculptures along the new north extension of the Winona Lake Heritage Trail Greenway was dedicated in a brief ceremony on Tuesday afternoon, May 14. The sculpture, titled “Winona Queen” and designed to evoke memories of the Winona Queen excursion boats who used to encircle …read more.

By Tobias Forshtay KOSCIUSKO — Every first Friday in June a holiday comes and goes with little celebration. The banks don’t close, the department stores don’t lower their prices, and for many children, school is still in session. Despite this reality, Raise the Dough has claimed National Doughnut Day as a day to raise funds for …read more.

WARSAW — Two people were arrested after officers located a stolen vehicle and discovered drug paraphernalia. Travis Lynn Cusick, 44, 380 S. Franklin St., Waterloo, is being charged with theft, a level 6 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; driving while suspended, a class A misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor; …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The death of a 16-year-old Wawasee High School student is being investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Little details are available at this time. It is known that the incident occurred Tuesday evening, May 14. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer Chris Francis deputies are investigating what appears to …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library will host an “Eat Mediterranean, Live Well” program from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 24. Embracing fresh, local ingredients is the essence of Mediterranean dining. Explore the health benefits of adopting this diet. Join Sue Delagrange, MS, RD for this free program. Reservations are recommended, but not …read more.

MILFORD — Milford is slowly replacing its 117 year-old water infrastructure “one crisis at a time,” observed outgoing council member Joellen Free at the May 13 meeting of the town council. The council voted to approve $39,705 for the repair of a sewer line damaged during the construction of a new Lake City bank on the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — During the Kosciusko Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held Tuesday, May 14, the North Webster Community Library was approved for a variance which allows them to continue with plans to build a new location. The variance allows construction of a new public use library 25 feet from the right-of-way of Main Street and …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Triton senior Abigail Powell collected championships in both hurdles races at the Plymouth Girls Track and Field Sectional Tuesday.

SYRACUSE — At the start of the current school year, the certified nursing assistant program was added to the offerings of the Pathways Cooperative. A total of 12 students participated this year, but 22 have already signed up for next year. Randi Warren, instructor for the program, gave a report to the Wawasee School Board …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A week ago, Metzger Trucking Company lost a beloved employee and friend, Dusty Carty. Carty was survived by a wife and three young children. Metzger Trucking Company’s employees wanted to do something to honor Carty’s life and to help his family. The company decided to host a charity truck show on June …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Aviation Commissioners approved the purchase of two Toro lawn mowers for the Warsaw Municipal Airport during its meeting Tuesday, May 14. Airport Manager Nick King presented a layout of the airport to the board and showed which specific areas of the property are mowed. The airport is currently using two …read more.

WARSAW — Students from nine Warsaw elementary schools, as well as families, teachers and law enforcement officers, gathered at the Grace College Manahan Orthopaedic Center in Winona Lake on Tuesday, May 14, for the annual DARE graduation. DARE, which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, was founded in 1983. The police officer-led series of classroom …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of Trustees engaged in a “dogged” work session on Tuesday, May 14. Aside from being introduced to star employees of the district, learning about elementary literacy initiatives and new testing programs, the seven-person board ooh’d and ah’d over a plucky pooch turned police pup, who came to the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community Schools is having an early online registration this spring for current students. Registration will open at noon Monday, May 20, and run until Friday, June 7. The purpose is to collect data for planning purposes for staffing, transportation, etc. This will also be an advantage for parents as it will reduce …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — InkFreeNews.com has officially reached 63,000 likes on its Facebook page. InkFreeNews continues to prove itself as Kosciusko County’s breaking news leader. InkFreeNews has been providing breaking news to Kosciusko County since April 30, 2012. The news operation has changed names and editors since 2012 but has always striven to deliver fast and accurate news …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Recyling Depot could be entering into an agreement for a new hauler by next year. If the current hauler stays on, the county will likely see a rate hike to have recyclables hauled away. According to Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District Director Tom Ganser, the depot’s current hauler, Borden …read more.

By Tania L. Grimes Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation AKRON — Summer break is just around the corner. Students and families are looking forward to swimming, travel, camp fires, and many outdoor activities. While it is a great opportunity for families to spend more time together, it is also important …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council discussed the need for repairs to the police department building as well as recruiting volunteer firefighters during its meeting on Monday, May 13. During his report to council members, Town Marshal Tim Sammons said the ceiling and floor at the Pierceton Police Department building are in need of repair. …read more.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Jim Banks announced last week that a student at Warsaw Community High School was named among four students from Banks’ district who have accepted appointments at U.S. Service Academies as the Class of 2023. Noah Marshall said he is eager to attend the United States Air Force Academy later this year. As …read more.

MILFORD — The May 13 meeting of Milford Town Council saw two significant changes: Council member Joellen Free announced her resignation from the council as of May 31; wastewater rates for Milford residents will go up roughly $3 as of July 1. The average monthly sewer bill will be $46.50. During her time in local government, …read more.

WARSAW — A self-proclaimed keyboard warrior who worked on dozens of campaigns years ago in Alaska has taken steps to run as an independent candidate for Warsaw City Council on the fall ballot. One week after Primary Election Day, 39-year-old Chris Plack announced plans on Tuesday, May 14, to run for District 2 city council …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock requested approval to apply for a 2019 SHSP UAS grant in the amount of $90,000 for unmanned aerial systems at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, May 14. Rock stated they would add three drones to augment the one currently in the county and would also …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools announced last week plans to participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under and to persons over 18 years who are enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Free meals will …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The kickoff event for the 2019 series of Third Thursday Business After Hours events sponsored by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce begins from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the new Re/Max Lakes location announced Chamber President Jim Smith, Loose Moose Motorsports. The monthly meeting was held Monday, …read more.

WARSAW — Joel Robert Light, Warsaw, was honored as veteran of the month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, May 14.  Light was born in Warsaw to Bob and Vivian. He graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1966.  Light married his high school sweetheart, Cindy Bayne, in December 1967. Shortly after the young …read more.

Ronald Spaulding, Jr. was transported to the hospital and later died after riding his bike into a train in Warsaw on April 30. WARSAW — A man who rode his bicycle into a north-southbound train on April 30 has died of his injuries. Ronald R. Spaulding, Jr., 53, died in Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital, where …read more.

WARSAW — Kiwanis Club of Warsaw recently congratulated Warsaw Community High School Scholar Athletes at its regular meeting. Scholar athletes, attaining a 10.00 or better GPA and participating in a sport, are listed below and pictured above. Not all Scholar Athletes  were available to be part of the group photograph. Also pictured are WCHS Football …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory and township advisory boards Monday, May 13, were invited, along with the public, to an upcoming open house celebrating completion of renovations to the territory’s two fire stations. The open house will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Station 1, 402 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. …read more.

SYRACUSE — For about two-and-a-half hours Monday afternoon, May 13, Wawasee High School students in Mariah Roberts’ natural resources class took part in hands-on learning at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes and Wetlands Education Center south of Syracuse. Through a $1,955 grant obtained from the Arrow Head Country Resource Conservation and Development Area, …read more.

WARSAW — A pedestrian walking along Anchorage Road with another person late Monday night was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle that then left the scene. The accident happened at about 11 p.m. Monday, May 13, along Anchorage Road near Kimal Drive, according to a report from the Warsaw Police Department. Carolyn Flores, …read more.

SYRACUSE — A plan to repair the lake level control device in Syracuse will be a “win, win” for the town of Syracuse and the residents upstream and downstream. Repairs will be done in two phases. The first phase is repairs immediately upstream and downstream of the device. This will be done with funds received …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Watershed Foundation’s reconstruction of 500 feet of Winona Lake’s Limitless Park shoreline is underway, following months of an intensive public education campaign. “This project has taken years of planning,” explained Lyn Crighton, TWF Executive Director. “To see it come into fruition is overwhelmingly exciting for us, as well as our many …read more.

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WARSAW — The city plan commission will likely begin looking at expanding the definition of exterior siding materials that are acceptable for new construction of commercial businesses. On Monday night, May 13, the plan commission heard a pitch from an architect and builder who are behind plans to construct a JLane Flooring & Design store …read more.

LEESBURG — Sewer issues were again the focus at the Leesburg town council meeting held Monday, May 13.  Dan Tenney of Tenney & Sons, Inc., Warsaw, gave a sewer update. According to Tenney, an alarm went off for a residence on East Van Buren Street. Tenney stated the stator had a broken lid and there …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library Director Ann Zydek told the library’s board of trustees on Monday, May 13, that the facility’s long-embattled Limited Use, Limited Application elevator has been replaced and is officially operational. “I would like to let you know that on Friday (May 10) we had a state inspector out here and …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School’s first graduating class of 1969 will celebrate its 50th reunion 6 p.m. June 29, at the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. Invitations went out April 6. If you were in the class of 1969 and did not receive an invitation, please contact Janna Adair Stollery at (574) 339-5579 or …read more.

[weaver_youtube HbM8HMgnYnI rel=0]   WARSAW — A group of Zimmer Biomet employees was surprised when they discovered a group of six ducklings stuck in a storm drain this afternoon, May 13. Shortly after 4 p.m., the employees contacted Kosciusko County Dispatch to report the animals near Zimmer Biomet Building 5 on Center Street. Officer Jacob …read more.

SYRACUSE — “We salute you” is a common phrase, but for Courtney Linnemeier, a Wawasee High School graduate, it will now take on literal and special meaning. Linnemeier, now also a graduate of Indiana University as of May 4, was commissioned the very next day as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army in a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS held their bi-annual new member orientation on May 9. To date, KBOR has welcomed sixteen new real estate licensees to their membership since the fall of 2018. New REALTOR members pledge to protect the individual right of real estate ownership and to serve Kosciusko County well by observing …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Middle School Bands will present their Spring Concert on Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in the Lakeview Auditorium. The concert will include favorites such as “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Dixieland Salute” and highlights from “The Hunger Games.” The combined Edgewood Middle School and Lakeview Middle School bands will be performing as well as …read more.

WARSAW — A man with addresses listed as both Warsaw and Milford was sentenced on charges stemming from two separate cases in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, May 13. Gabriel Samuel Rhodes, 22, with addresses listed as both 1203 1/2 E. Smith St., Warsaw, and 410 W. First St., Milford, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine, …read more.

WARSAW — A motorcyclist was transported by helicopter for injuries sustained in a vehicle accident that occurred near the intersection of Detroit and Main streets in Warsaw. At approximately 2 p.m. Monday, May 13, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lutheran EMS responded to a report of an injured motorcyclist. It appears that the male driver was …read more.

INDIANA — This month troopers from the Bremen District of the Indiana State Police and districts across the state will join law enforcement agencies across the nation to increase enforcement of seat-belt laws for Click It or Ticket. Multiple weeks of highly visible patrols will be watching for unrestrained passengers in cars and trucks, both …read more.

BOURBON — A Bourbon woman was identified by the Marshall County Coroner’s Office as the victim of a Saturday crash involving her green Toyota Camry and a tanker. The crash occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at the intersection of Beech Road and US 30 in eastern Marshall County, and resulted in …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after police say she battered a male subject who is also the victim in another pending battery case involving the female. Brittany Kay Sandberg, 32, 499 Clinic Court, Warsaw, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; domestic battery, …read more.

WARSAW — Peakey Enterprise LLC, located at 114 E. Center Street in downtown Warsaw, will soon reach a major milestone for a software development company: 100,000 hours of software development. The company provides cloud, mobile, web, enterprise and automation / embedded / robotic software development services. They provide their services per project or via staff augmentation. Their …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Fort Wayne man is facing local criminal charges after a victim told police they paid for home improvement work that was never started. Jeremiah Donald Lowe, 36, 10333 Monticello Blvd., Fort Wayne, is being charged with home improvement fraud, a level 6 felony; home improvement fraud, a class A misdemeanor; and theft, …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS Extension Educator Purdue Extension GOSHEN — As I write this column, the weather has been wet, cold, and windy. I know many of you are finding sponge mushrooms. They are a sure sign of spring and rain. Regardless of the cooler weather, now is the time for fresh local asparagus. I …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake Fire Department members and chief John Conley presented a check to Wheels on Fire – Cancer Crusaders Team Leader Lori Miller for $869.40.  The money was generated by the fire department from a tenderloin supper and a 50-50 auction. Wheels on Fire is a team that raises funds for the …read more.

SYRACUSE — On Thursday, May 9, the Syracuse Lions Club hosted its 13th Syracuse Lions Club Academic Super Bowl Recognition Banquet for the Wawasee High School students and their coaches who competed in the Academic Super Bowl this school year. The banquet, catered by Our Father’s House in Warsaw and held at the Syracuse Community …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — May is Military Appreciation Month and The Salvation Army is making plans to help military families. When parents serve in the military, their children “serve” as well, many times having to move or facing time when their parent is deployed or away on assignment. The Salvation Army Hidden Falls Camp in Bedford each …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — If your goal is healthy eating, fresh herbs are a good way to add healthy nutrients to your diet while providing abundant flavor to any dish. Learn to grow your own herbs at North Webster Community Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18. Janette Stackhouse, a.k.a. The Herb Lady, has been …read more.

Once in a Blue Moon The full moon in May is a blue moon. The Syracuse library is bringing stories and moon facts to a full moon viewing at 8 p.m. May 18. The walk begins at the community center and ends with a view of the moon over the water at Henry Ward Park.  …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.

BOURBON — A woman was killed Saturday afternoon, May 11, in eastern Marshall County when witnesses at the scene said she drove her car into the path of a semi tractor-trailer tanker. It is not yet known who had the right of way. According to witnesses, the woman crossed the intersection of Beech Road and …read more.

By Amy Mann WCPL Technical Assistant Summer is coming! We’ve been waiting and it’s finally around the corner. Warsaw Community Public Library’s annual summer reading program is ready to fill both your free time and your young charges’ days with activity and wonder. This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories.” Children from birth to …read more.

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  Kosciusko County is beginning the initial steps toward looking at whether to adapt to voting centers at some point in the future. Numerous other counties in Indiana have made the switch or are looking at changing. Vote centers are growing in popularity in the state because of the convenience the system affords voters who …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 — JB’s Furniture is having a special Mother’s Day sale on Saturday to honor that special Mom in your life. When Mom arrives this Saturday, they will receive a free special gift, and 15% off all day Saturday for their special day. JB’s Furniture is located on 2101 E Center St., Warsaw.

WARSAW — The Beaman Home is more than just an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. The Beaman Home staff work with clients throughout their entire journey to build a healthy life and healthy support system for themselves and their children. They offer individualized case management, housing case management, outreach case management, children and family programming, counseling and a …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman is facing neglect charges after police say she became under the influence of drugs and that her young children were left to wander outside the residence. Krystal Sue Miller, 27, 340 E. Levi Lee Road, No. 94, Warsaw, is charged with neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony. According …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The community-wide welcomeness study is set to wrap up this next week as the survey comes to a close Thursday, May 16. “OrthoWorx and our community partners have been delighted of the community response to the survey,” said Nichole Rouached, manager of communications and projects at OrthoWorx. “More than 1,600 community members have …read more.

WARSAW — The Builders Association of Kosciusko — Fulton Counties has announced it will host a Nationally-known speaker on May 16. Lindsay Boccardo is a nationally-recognized millennial expert, working with young talent and the organizations that employ them. She has been providing education and training to organizations through one-to-one programs, group coaching and seminars for more …read more.

From left are Health Department Administrator Bob Weaver and Council President Sue Ann Mitchell. WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s Health Department requested a purchase that can likely ensure some of the department’s most value assets stay viable. Bob Weaver, administrator, spoke to the Kosciusko County Council at its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 9, requesting …read more.

WARSAW — Jennifer Kauffman, CEO of Kauffman Medi Spa, Inc.; and Linda Moore, practice manager; attended a two-day educational seminar on May 4 and 5 in Chicago presented by the American Medical Spa Association that covered quality and safety measures for operating a state of the art aesthetic process. Beyond learning about best practices in …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO— A man with addresses on file for both Warsaw and North Webster is facing charges after allegedly threatening four people with a handgun. James Robert Carpenter, 31, with addresses on file as both 123 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, and 8488 E. Asbury Lane, North Webster, is being charged with intimidation, a level …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Derek Sadler, vice-president of McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, with the help of Kelly Warner from Hair by Kelly Warner, has made a hair donation to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. In doing so, he has also organized a fundraising campaign with a goal to reach $800, which is the amount of money it …read more.

MENTONE — A man escaped serious injury late Friday morning when the car he was driving flipped over on CR 200S, northeast of Mentone. According to first responders at the scene, the man was driving westbound on CR 200S when his red Chevrolet Cobalt left the south side of the roadway, which was bordered by …read more.

MILFORD — Based upon numerous drug complaints, Kosciusko County’s unified narcotics unit, NET 43, initiated a covert criminal investigation at 406 Turkey Creek Drive, Milford. After a lengthy operation, consisting of surveillance and undercover components, a search warrant was obtained for the residence. On Thursday, May 9, Kosciusko County SWAT executed the search warrant. Two …read more.

      WARSAW — It might have only been a primary election victory on Tuesday, but Mayor Joe Thallemer, a longtime member of the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, was looking a bit more optimistic early Wednesday. Thallemer was up bright and early Wednesday for the Optimist meeting after celebrating the night before in what …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County 4-H is partnering with Super Geeks and Gaming in Warsaw to offer a hands-on exploration of game structure, play and design through the new Clover Gaming Connection Club opportunity. Participants will study and play several unique card and board games while being challenged to design their own game as a demonstration …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the annual Wawasee Building Trades Banquet Thursday evening, May 9, at Wawasee High School it was another example of the impact an educator can have on students. Ed Waltz, building trades instructor at Wawasee for more than 25 years, is retiring at the end of the school year and several people talked …read more.

SYRACUSE — A bumpy finish resulted in a Wawasee split in an NLC three-way at South Shore Thursday.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the whereabouts of Ashley Wolfe of Milford. Wolfe is described as 15 years old, 5 feet, eight inches tall with brown eyes and long brown hair. She is currently listed as a runaway by the sheriff’s office, and is potentially in danger. Wolfe’s …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s Convention And Visitors Bureau handed out bratwurst and hotdogs with all the fixings on Thursday, May 9 as part of the organization’s recognition of tourism in general, as well the impact on tourism locally. The event, the National Tourism Week Community Cookout and Open House, was held to commemorate National Tourism …read more.

Warsaw — JB’s Furniture is having a special Mother’s Day sale on Saturday to honor that special Mom in your life. When Mom arrives this Saturday, they will receive a free special gift, and 15% off all day Saturday for their special day. JB’s Furniture is located on 2101 E Center St., Warsaw.

INDIANAPOLIS — Warsaw Community High School student Katrielle Rodgers has received an honorable mention for the Indiana Affiliate NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. The award, sponsored by the National Center for Women and Information Technology, OneAmerica, Women and Hi Tech, Society for Information Management – Indianapolis Chapter, and Indiana University recognizes high school women …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council discussed the possibility of raising a tax that motorists pay on their vehicles — at least for most motorists. During the council’s monthly meeting Thursday night, May 9, the panel heard from council member Doug Heinisch, who sits on the county’s Wheel Tax Committee, a board that studied the …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services is proud to announce that the Dekko Foundation has awarded a grant of $100,000 toward its future home. The Dekko Foundation, which has a mission of supporting economic freedom through education, supports efforts focused on child development. In making the award to Cardinal Services, the Dekko Foundation stated its board is …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  A mobile office providing vouchers and financial assistance for prescription medications, medical supplies and emergency dental assistance may soon be making a stop in Silver Lake on a monthly basis. Angie Summers, director at Medication & Dental Assistance, Warsaw, attended the Silver Lake town council meeting held Wednesday, May 8, to share information about …read more.

NAPPANEE — A husband, wife and their child suffered injuries when the horse that was pulling their buggy became spooked and went in front of a truck, causing a collision on CR 1350N, west of CR 700W. The accident was around 3:55 p.m. Vernon L. Yoder, 38, Fourth Road, Bremen, was operating a horse and …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Ivy Tech Community College has announced an enrollment event planned for both its Fort Wayne and Warsaw campuses. At Ivy Tech Community College’s Express Enrollment Day, prospective students can complete all the steps they need to start classes. Enrollment experts will be on-hand to answer questions and help attendees with enrollment steps …read more.