SYRACUSE — Wawasee Robotics team 574D has twice qualified for the Vex Worlds Robotics competition, is a state champion runner-up, a five-time tourney champion, and a one time Judges Award winner. This pedigree sets 574D in the family of world caliber competitors. Team members: Cory Dunivan — Senior, robotics engineering notebook creator, life Scout (second …read more.

MENTONE — Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation named their teachers of the year during the board meeting held at Mentone Elementary last night, April 15. The school corporation chose to honor four teachers of the year, one from each building, and one overall teacher of the year “The four teachers are experts in their fields who …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The 11th-annual Northern Indiana Lakes Festival, hosted by the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, at Center Lake Park in Warsaw, May 24-26, offers lake-based recreation and education for all ages. The Human Hamster Balls are making a return appearance, as are the Lake City Skiers, Beat the Sun 5K and Lakes …read more.

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WARSAW — A crowd of over 1,700 Kosciusko REMC members and their families filled Warsaw Community Church on Saturday, April 13 for the electric cooperative’s 80th annual meeting. The primary item on the agenda was the election of directors. KREMC members re-elected Kim Buhrt, John Hand and Pam Messmore to serve three-year terms. Members enjoyed a …read more.

WARSAW — A Mishawaka man was sentenced to eight months in the Kosciusko County Jail Monday, April 15, in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Christopher Aaron Susaraba, 28, 1134 B J Street, Mishawaka, pleaded guilty to possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor; and failure to appear, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — The month of March offered up major donations within the Whitko community amidst three highly successful fundraising campaigns: the school-wide mattress fundraiser, the annual Jarrod Day auction and celebration and an FCCLA fundraiser and scholarship. Altogether, $13,965.89 was raised in March with over 50 percent of the proceeds benefitting a Whitko family …read more.

ATWOOD — Atwood Aldersgate United Methodist Church invites you to come as you are and join them for Easter Sunday, April 21, as they celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. A sunrise service with Holy Communion will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast at 8 a.m. and worship service at 9 a.m. Regular service time of …read more.

WARSAW — In-office early voting begins Tuesday, April 16, at the Kosciusko County Justice Building, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw. Hours are 8 to 11 a.m. and noon to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Justice Building. On May 6 — the day before election day — early voting will be available from 8 …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Jail Chemical Addiction Program, will be hosting a Community Information Day from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 23. This informal event will occur in the lobby of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at 221 W. Main St., Warsaw. The purpose of the Community …read more.

WARSAW — A group of middle schoolers with the Warsaw School Corporation will now prepare to enter the national arena of fledgling historians after capturing state honors for the fourth straight year. The fivesome of Ryun Hoffert, Jason Benyousky, Finn Bailey, Keller Bailey and Robinson Hoffert competed in and won the state competition in the …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers* KOSCIUSKO — A Leesburg man is facing a sexual battery charge after police say he sexually touched a coworker in a workplace bathroom. Jesus Velazquez, 20, 489 E. Armstrong Road, Leesburg, was booked for sexual battery, a level 6 felony. On …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  All youth in grades 3 -6 during the 2018-2019 school year are invited to participate in space-themed “Mission Possible” 4-H Camp at Camp Adventure near North Webster. This is three days and two nights of friends, food and fun with 4-H members from Fulton, Kosciusko and Starke counties. 4-H Camp will be held …read more.

  WINONA LAKE — A Silver Lake woman was arrested after a vehicle pursuit Sunday, April 14, near Stonehenge Golf Club in Winona Lake. At approximately 2:19 p.m. Sunday, April 14, Winona Lake Police Officer Riley Arvanitis attempted to make a traffic stop in the area of Merrywood Mobile Home Park on a vehicle operated …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Cub Scout Pack #3828 delivered donations of food items to Syracuse Food Pantry on Monday, April 8. The Cub Scouts went door-to-door collecting food items. Connie Bickel, volunteer for the food pantry, received the donations.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man is facing felony charges after police say he battered and strangled a victim while on house arrest. Marcus Deunte Brooks, 34, 519 W. Winona Ave, Warsaw, is being charged with strangulation, a level 6 felony; domestic battery with moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class …read more.

WARSAW —  The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation announced the local economic development organization has executed a Letter of Intent to purchase Stonehenge Golf Course.

WARSAW — Martin’s Supermarkets hosted a Meet the Bunny fundraising event Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14.  Visitors of all ages stopped by to take advantage of the opportunity to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. The photos were developed and printed immediately and were available for a $2 cash contribution. Each …read more.

MENTONE — Preschool story hour takes place at 10 a.m. every Friday in the library’s children’s room. Teen Book Club will meet form 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. If interested in joining, please contact Elyza at (574) 353-7234. Calling all crafters! Creative Corner will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18. …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.

By Erin Streeter and Amy Mann Children’s Services We in the Children’s Department at the Warsaw Community Public Library are excited about an upcoming anniversary. Children’s Book Week will be celebrating its centennial at the end of April, and we are preparing to make a big deal of it. Children’s Book Week is an annual …read more.

[weaver_youtube v7RSSd33K5g rel=0]   SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club hosted its 35th annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 13, at Rambler Park in Silver Lake.  Just under 120 children, up to grade 6, gathered at the park to collect eggs. Approximately 3,500 eggs were scattered around the park area. Participants were divided …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library will hold “The Garbage Monster” program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, in the meeting room. Suzanne Stokes, the education outreach coordinator for Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management, will introduce kids to her friend named Garby — a trash can filled to the brim with items that aren’t all …read more.

SYRACUSE — At noon Saturday, April 13, 40 bikers from near and far kicked up their stands at Louie’s Bar and Grill to begin the third annual Fall Riders Memorial Ride to promote motorcycle safety and spread distracted driving awareness. “We’ve been doing this since it started,” said Teresa Athell. “It’s good people, good ride, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Parents continued corralling in their excited children to the sidewalk of Lakeside Park as they awaited the countdown for the annual Lakeside Egg Hunt to begin. Around 200 kids, up to grade 5, snatched up 2,400 eggs in only a couple of minutes. After the hunt the Syracuse Community Center filled with visitors exchanging …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Computers are such an integral part of our lives today it’s hard to imagine functioning without them, but they can also be hard for the average person to understand. What is that pop-up dialogue box asking? Do I click on OK or not? What happens if I click on the wrong thing?  …read more.

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg has made quite the national splash with his presidential aspirations. On Sunday, the 37-year-old Democrat is poised to formally announce his presidential run with a rally in South Bend. Pete Buttigieg In the weeks since he gained rave reviews for his performance on a CNN town hall program, Buttigieg has …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 — Warsaw Community Schools announced that multiple schools within the district have been recognized by Project Lead the Way as Distinguished Schools for providing broad access to transformative learning opportunities for students through PLTW Launch. Warsaw’s distinguished schools included Edgewood Middle School, as well as Eisenhower, Harrison, Lincoln and Madison elementary schools. The PLTW …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after battering a female in the presence of a child. Charles Cornelius Cotton, 31, is being charged with criminal confinement, a level 6 felony; domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; strangulation, a level 6 felony; interference …read more.

CROMWELL — It wasn’t quite “Home Alone” in Noble County this morning but when a resident near Cromwell returned home, she discovered someone on her property who didn’t belong there. At around 8:30 a.m. today, April 12, the Noble County Sheriff Department received a call from that homeowner who came home to a male going …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has announced the Indiana Association of Agriculture Educators selected Jacob Riley, Warsaw Area Career Center agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor, as a District II Outstanding Teacher. Riley will be recognized and awarded at the IAAE summer workshop and banquet in June. A member of the WACC teaching staff for four …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank presented the 2019 President and CEO Commitment Award at its quarterly officer meeting to Miranda R. Jordon, assistant vice-president, commercial documentation manager. “This award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in representing the bank, both internally and externally,” said David M. Findlay, president and chief executive officer. “Miranda …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Two subjects were arrested after officers discovered methamphetamine in a residence while serving a warrant. Shawn Richard Daniels, 36, 202 E. Borley Ave., Mishawaka, also showing an address of 18 EMS B5 Lane, Leesburg, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) issued a statement today, Friday, April 12, congratulating Kip Tom of Leesburg on being confirmed to serve as ambassador and U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome, Italy. Tom was confirmed by the full Senate Thursday evening. “As a leader in …read more.

WARSAW —  Lutheran Health Network KCH welcomes guest speaker Dr. Rudy Kachmann, neurosurgeon and wellness expert to their campus at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, in the KCH Administration Classroom. Dr. Kachmann will present a lecture titled,  “Preventing, Stopping and Reversing Diabetes.” Community members are welcome to attend. If interested in attending, please call (574) …read more.

WARSAW — What was supposed to be a mayoral debate turned into more of a community forum for incumbent Mayor Joe Thallemer while his challenger, Ron Shoemaker, chose not to participate and instead hosted an event three-quarters of a mile away Thursday night, April 11. At the Lakeview Middle School’s auditorium, Thallemer sat on stage …read more.

WARSAW — A long-standing cooperative tradition, this marks the 80th annual meeting for Kosciusko REMC. On Saturday, April 13, the event will take place at Warsaw Community Church, 1855 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw. The doors to the meeting will open at 8 a.m. KREMC is providing a hot breakfast, coffee bar and live entertainment for …read more.

WARSAW — The county will be surrendering funds to the state of Indiana that have been in local coffers since only a few decades after the British surrendered to the fledgling United States and set sail back to England. At the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Council, County Treasurer Rhonda Helser submitted a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested a 51-year-old man from Claypool yesterday morning, April 11, on charges related to the possession of child pornography. The investigation began in January when a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children was received by the ICAC Task Force. As a …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Lions will hold an all-you-can-eat sausage, pancake and eggs breakfast from 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at the community building on Main Street in Milford. The money raised, via donations, will go toward Milford Fest.

SYRACUSE — Let’s set the record straight. The Turkey Creek Memorial Dam is not a dam. It is a lake level control device according to Art Garceau, former employee with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Water and Streams. While this structure is in need of repair it is not in critical condition. …read more.

WARSAW — A group of middle schoolers with the Warsaw School Corporation are hoping history repeats itself — literally. Having competed in a history competition that involves role-playing for the past three years, a group of five WCS students has advanced past the regional level and head to state competition for the fourth straight year. …read more.

WARSAW — Heartline Pregnancy Center and the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association are partnering to hold a Good Friday Service at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Lakeview Middle School auditorium. This free event is open to the community. The evening will include the Belfast Community Gospel Choir. BCGC are considered ambassadors for the city …read more.

WABASH — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced Benjamin D. Vanderpool as his appointment to the Wabash County Superior Court to succeed Judge Amy Conner Cornell who passed away earlier this year. Vanderpool has been in private practice in Wabash and Warsaw since graduating law school.  Vanderpool earned his Bachelor of Science from Purdue University …read more.

InkFreeNews has compiled a list of Easter egg hunts planned around Kosciusko County. This is a growing list and new activities can be added by emailing [email protected]. ATWOOD Otterbein United Methodist Church will hold an Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 13, on the church grounds. There will be three different age divisions …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Free Methodist Church will host the organization Jews For Jesus in re-enacting “Christ in the Passover” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Winona Lake Free Methodist Church, 902 College Ave., Winona Lake. Jesus’ Last Supper was actually a Jewish Passover. Lisa S. Weisbaum of Jews for Jesus …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Lifelong Warsaw resident Christopher D. Kehler has been named the new judge for Kosciusko County’s Superior Court IV, according to a press release from the office of Gov. Eric J. Holcomb. Kehler, who has been in private practice in Warsaw since graduating from law school, also serves as an adjunct professor at Ivy …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Kendallville man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior One Court today, April 11, after robbing the Pierceton Lake City Bank in October 2018. Jeffery Lee Brewer, 35, 403 N. Main St., Apt. A., Kendallville, was charged with robbery, a level 5 felony. On Oct. 6, 2018, an officer with the Pierceton Police Department …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in obtaining information in a death investigation.  At 2:21 a.m. April 7, the Warsaw Police Department responded to the 700 block of North Lake Street in reference to an EMS assist for an unresponsive person, later identified as Matthew C. Hoshal, 27, 222 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Members of Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services, Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s youth philanthropy program, encouraged literacy among nearly 1,000 second graders during Read Across Kosciusko County. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the literacy event. KEYS students and adult volunteers traveled to elementary schools throughout Kosciusko County and read to second grade students. …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Kosciusko County task force, acting on multiple complaints of excessive traffic and possible narcotics activity, conducted several traffic stops and served arrest warrants, which resulted in the arrests of six suspects April 10. Vanessa Newman, 45, Milford, was arrested for maintaining a common nuisance; Jay Krauter, 50, Milford, was arrested for possession …read more.

DEWART LAKE — Dewart Lake Community Friends Church will host its fifth annual Eggs-travaganza from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13. The family-friendly event will take place at Quaker Haven Camp, 91 EMS D16C Lane, Syracuse. The event will feature an age-specific Easter egg hunt with more than 1,600 plastic eggs at 10 a.m., followed …read more.

WARSAW — Traffic concerns along US 30 and related issues to nearby roads dominated talk at the city’s traffic commission Wednesday, April 11. City officials said Indiana Department of Transportation will make significant improvements to intersections along US 30 at Anchorage Road and Parker Street this summer that will help move traffic across the highway …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be launching the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a national program to help those at risk for type 2 diabetes make healthy changes to prevent the onset of this epidemic disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 million adults in the United States have diabetes. …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  Representatives of Camp Mollenhour attended the Silver Lake town council meeting held Wednesday, April 10, to provide details about the camp, including information about a fundraiser.   Kevin Lockwood, caretaker at Camp Mollenhour, and Indiana Conservation Officer Jordan Boggs, a camp volunteer, told council members that the camp, located at McClures Lake, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Come join the Kosciusko County Historical Society on Friday, April 12, to commemorate the 85th anniversary of John Dillinger’s infamous raid on the Warsaw Police station. Relive the excitement of that fateful night when America’s most daring public enemy number one roamed the streets of downtown Warsaw with his gang of henchmen. The …read more.

WARSAW — Court Appointed Special Advocates of Kosciusko County held its annual pinwheel planting ceremony in honor of child abuse prevention month at the courthouse Wednesday, April 10. Approximately 70 people in the community planted pinwheels at the event. Representatives from CASA and the Department of Children’s Services attended the ceremony. “These pinwheels are people …read more.

AKRON — Drake Graham tallied 13 strikeouts en route to a complete-game shutout, and Warsaw earned its first win of the season at Tippecanoe Valley Wednesday, 4-0.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will be holding their annual Soup and Pie Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Center Lake Pavilion. The cost is $7 and customers have the option to add a pulled pork sandwich for $3 more. There will also be a bake sale during …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — For the first time in Elkhart County 4-H Fair history, fairgoers will be treated to an opening day that includes $5 First Friday specials. Whether sampling fair food favorites, admiring the view from atop the Ferris wheel during a free ride, or enjoying one of two live performances, your toughest decision will …read more.

WARSAW — West Center Street will be closed from Columbia Street to West Market Street beginning Thursday, April 11, for road repairs, but that is dependent on weather conditions. The work could take one to three days, according to a statement posted on the city’s Facebook page. Public Works Superintendent Jeff Beeler said the work …read more.

What does Echosmith, REO Speedwagon, Jordan Kirkdorffer, Jake Owen, Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, Home Free and John King all have in common? They all are a part of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Concert Series Line up for 2019. The announcement was made tonight at the Elkhart County Fair Board meeting. Echosmith will perform at …read more.

ALBION — Letrecia “Trish” Brown has been named the executive director of Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, a not-for-profit devoted to providing refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic animals for the rest of their lives with a commitment to educate people about responsible animal care and conservation. Brown, a native of Kosciusko County and former city council …read more.

SYRACUSE — Set up in the celebration hall of the community center were more development plans for Laudeman Park Monday evening, April 8, for the Syracuse Park Board meeting. After the last public meeting where neighbors of the park shared input, ideas were added and displayed to gather more public suggestions and critiques. At the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees heard from one of its own Tuesday afternoon, April 9, during its monthly work session and learned how this Warsaw alum endeavors each day to keep students in the classroom. During a portion of the meeting known as Getting To Know The Warsaw Tiger Team, the …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — The phrase “brain drain” refers to the migration of “highly trained or intelligent people” from one locale to another. It can reference people leaving one country for another, or one state for another, but it can also be used on a more local level. For the past 11 years, the Fulton County …read more.

LEESBURG —  During the NCCAA Tournament at Grace College, Virginia’s Bluefield College women’s basketball team came to visit third graders at Leesburg Elementary School for their service project. The students were busy measuring sharks, learning shark vocabulary and playing “Buzz” with the help of the basketball team. The next day, students from Leesburg went to the …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council discussed water and furnace issues during its brief meeting Tuesday, April 9. Kevin Bacon, a town resident, asked the council for a $160 adjustment to his water bill due to a water pressure issue with his furnace. The council approved the adjustment. He also addressed the council …read more.

  MILFORD — Shortly after 1:30 p.m. today, April 10, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Milford Fire Department and Lutheran EMS were dispatched to CR 300 E. south of Defreese Road for a vehicle/pedestrian crash. James Roder, 33, Warsaw, was walking southbound on the west side of the road with another unidentified male, when he was …read more.

SYRACUSE — The third annual Fallen Riders Memorial Ride will start and end the 80-mile ride at Louie’s Bar and Grill, located at 209 E Bowser Road, Syracuse. Funds from the ride will be donated to Wawasee, Goshen, Fairfield, Northridge and Warsaw high schools for educational programs. The ride, in honor of 20-year-old Erik (Doc) …read more.

WARSAW — A community-wide survey supporting the welcomeness study is being launched to assess community strengths and challenges related to talent attraction, talent retention and the degree to which residents feel welcome and included. A number of employers, schools and non-profits have come together to plan and implement the study, with OrthoWorx coordinating the effort …read more.

GOSHEN — Gospel Echoes Team Prison Ministry will present its 31st annual benefit auction Friday and Saturday, April 12-13, at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds, 17746D CR 34, Goshen. The public is invited. An open house with haystack supper will begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday. A Gospel Echoes Teams concert will begin at 6 p.m. and will …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Aviation Commissioners extended four hangar leases and approved a land maintenance memorandum of agreement during its meeting Tuesday, April 9. Hangar leases for Jim Nolan, Greg White, Steve Ashton, and John Ries were extended and approved by the board. “These tenants are so far in good standing with the airport,” …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Arrow Head Country RC&D met in Winamac to award over $36,000 in grants to 12 groups from eight counties in the RC&D area.  Arrow Head is pleased to award $3,000 to Kosciusko County 4-H Council for their Landscape Challenge project. Currently, the 4-H Junior Leaders maintain a memorial garden at the Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — Children, adults and families enjoyed the sunshine while attending the 21st annual Taste of Ag event Tuesday, April 9, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. During the event, attendees had the opportunity to sample food products such as beef, eggs, goat cheese, duck, various pork products and ice cream. New this year was a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian Academy will present “The Curious Savage” by John Patrick at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, and at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Performances will take place at Lakeland Christian Academy. Tickets are $6 at the door and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Savage is an elderly …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A local attorney is currently facing eight felony charges after police say he stole funds from the law firm he worked for. The criminal charges were filed on Tuesday, April 9, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Scott Lennox, 50, Warsaw, is being charged with two counts of fraud on a …read more.

MILFORD —Milford Town Council’s two hour public meeting Monday, April 8, included the addition of four new police officers, bringing the town’s department back to full strength. The council also looked to the future with the purchase of a GIS mapping system, which will aid in the development of Milford’s infrastructure for generations to come. …read more.

[weaver_youtube ru_RM0eEcQE rel=0] WARSAW — Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation and their colleagues at the county and city levels are taking time this week to bring awareness to road work construction sites and the dangers they present to not only florescent jacket-clad workers, but motorists as well. Nichole Hacha-Thomas, media relations director for …read more.

NAPPANEE — Back-to-back doubles by Matt Dutkowski and Jaden Miller lifted NorthWood to its second straight win Tuesday.

WARSAW — Each year, more than 3 million Americans are diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, commonly referred to as COPD. COPD is an umbrella term to describe a wide range of progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and refractory asthma. Today, new treatments and medications are available to help manage symptoms and slow …read more.

MILFORD —Utilities once again dominated Milford Town Council’s meeting agenda Monday evening, April 8. Among the issues tackled was a proposed wastewater rate hike, the second in five years. The council also voiced displeasure with Wessler Engineering about a design flaw in wastewater plant upgrades and resulting cost overages. Ryan Brauen, engineer for Wessler, was …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved exceptions for both Louis Dreyfus and the Kuhn Lake public access site during the meeting held on Tuesday, April 9. Louis Dreyfus Company Agriculture Industries, 7344 S. SR 15, Claypool, was approved for an exception for the purpose of a change or alteration to an …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The male Kosciusko County Jail inmate that was discovered unresponsive, and later died, has been identified as Christopher A. Hinson, 42, North Webster. Hinson was in the jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine and dealing methamphetamine. This is an ongoing investigation and autopsy results are pending. The state police were contacted on …read more.

NAPPANEE — Healing Heart Community Church will host the Easter play, “On a Hill Too Far Away,” in three performances at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 11-13. “Come and experience one of the most vivid portrayals of Jesus as he walked this earth. You will be drawn back more than 2,000 years ago into …read more.

PIERCETON — After the Pierceton Town Council adjourned its meeting on Monday, April 8, Town Manager Chip Hill submitted his letter of resignation to council members. Hill, who has worked for the town for 22 years, read a brief letter to the council regarding his resignation. He told the council his reason for leaving was …read more.

WARSAW — Plans to redevelop the old Gatke property into a multi-use facility have fallen through, according to a Warsaw city official. The city had been working with a firm that was attempting to line up tenants for the massive, vacant brick structure along McKinley Street, but Plan Director Jeremy Skinner told the city redevelopment …read more.

WARSAW — The city administration intends to purchase a generator to serve city hall as a way of ensuring its computer servers remain functioning if there should be a major outage. City hall currently relies on a backup battery, but that can only provide power for about two hours in the event of a power …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and Fulton County Crime Stoppers 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 Crime Stoppers at (574) 223-7867. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the …read more.

LEESBURG — Two ordinance amendments were approved at the town council meeting held Monday, April 8. The first was related to yard maintenance and the blockage of sidewalks, while the second addressed the ordinance fine system. The updated fine system includes a general penalty of $25 for a first offense, $100 for the second offense …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, April 8, approved further action on the purchase of a new pumper fire truck and the installation of a baby box. Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported the department’s 2002 fire engine is scheduled for replacement. “We formed a truck committee that has been working on bid specifications …read more.

WABASH — The always hilarious Tim Hawkins will once again tickle the funny bone of all his audience members at the Honeywell Center Ford Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26. Corporate sponsorship for this performance is provided by White’s Residential and Family Services. With 300 million video views, over 100 sold-out concerts every year, …read more.

WARSAW — The online presence of the Warsaw Community Public Library will change dramatically within the next week, according to a report from Library Director Ann Zydek. Zydek provided a report to the library’s board of directors at that board’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 8. The report was presented by Assistant Director Joni …read more.

By Darla McCammon The impressionists by and large came out of France. Auguste Renoir is recognized as one of those artists who ushered in this mode of painting. See his “Spring Bouquet” to instantly recognize his talent. Renoir was born in 1841 to parents of modest income. The family moved to increase their financial opportunities …read more.

WARSAW — Jack Brunetto, a Democratic candidate for Warsaw City Council, was appointed to the plan commission on Monday, April 8. Brunetto replaces Dave Baumgartner, who vacated the position after moving. Brunetto was asked to fill the role by Mayor Joe Thallemer because Brunetto frequently attends city meetings, including the plan commission “By virtue of …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Warmer weather brings with it the promise of change and new beginnings. It heralded planning for the future for the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce at its meeting Monday, April 8, at its office in the Tippecanoe Township Building. Jim Smith presided. The Dixie Day Festival is first and foremost on …read more.

WARSAW — Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts invites the community and friends of the Wagon Wheel and Symphony of the Lakes to join the Wagon Wheel staff, board, and the family of Thomas N. Stirling for a memorial service honoring Stirling’s legacy and devotion to the Wagon Wheel. The memorial service will take place …read more.

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MENTONE — The Mentone Police Department has released the identification of the female struck by a train just before 5 p.m. tonight, April 8.  Initial investigation shows that Patricia Appel, 39, of 301 E. Main St. Mentone, was walking westbound along the north side of Main Street and went to cross the street to the …read more.