MENTONE — Mentone emergency responders were dispatched to a report of a female subject struck and killed by a train in the area of SR 25 and Franklin Street, Mentone, just before 5 p.m. today, April 8. The female was declared deceased upon arrival. Identification will be released once proper notification is made. Mentone …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee schools announces its summer robotics camps for grades seven to 12. Three camps will be offered: Introduction to VEX Robotics and VEX Robotics competition camp and VEX Robotics coding camp. All camps are from 8 a.m. to noon at Wawasee High School in room A205. Introduction to VEX Robotics camp ($100) will …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  At the request of Kosciusko County Sheriff Kyle Dukes, the Indiana State Police has been requested to investigate the death of a male inmate at the Kosciusko County Jail. The state police were contacted, on April 8, after an inmate was discovered unresponsive in his jail cell around 1 p.m. Once the inmate …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — An Atwood man was recently arrested after police say he threw a stolen handgun out of his vehicle while involved in a police pursuit. Anthony Wayne Miller, 37, 111 E. High St., Atwood, is being charged with resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony; obstruction of justice, a level 6 felony; theft, a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — At the beginning of the 2018-19 school year, over 30, 40-gallon aquariums were taken to classrooms in elementary schools throughout Kosciusko County. More than 2,300 students saw and learned about native fish throughout the school year. Classroom Lake Experience helps enhance an elementary classroom’s existing schedule. Lesson plans are designed around specific …read more.

WARSAW — Two grants have been secured to pay for the future permanent pickleball courts at Kelly Park on the city’s south side. The cost of transforming the tennis courts into four pickleball courts will be covered with grant money from the K21 Foundation and the Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Miller Foundation. Approval of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Forget jet lag. Any effects from flying home from the West Coast probably were set aside, at least temporarily anyway, when the Wawasee High School super mileage car team returned to the school a little after noon today, Monday, April 8. A school bus with a Syracuse Police escort pulled up in front …read more.

WARSAW — Excitement is brewing for local Toastmasters and Grace College GOAL representatives as they make preparations for their free open house on the Ivy Tech campus Thursday, April 11. Have you thought about transferring your credits to complete your Bachelor’s degree, but are looking for a program that works with busy adult life?  If …read more.

MENTONE — A Mentone man is facing charges after police responded to a domestic disturbance last month. Killian Chase Hilliard, 22, 506 W. Main St., Mentone, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; invasion of privacy, a class A misdemeanor; …read more.

WARSAW — The Lakeland Art Center & Gallery held its second open studio on March 9. Ten artists participated, with each creating work in their preferred medium.   The next open studio will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Bring your art supplies, subject matter and creative spirit and enjoy camaraderie, light refreshments and …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested on drug charges after officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle reported stolen. Jason Foster Sizemore, 41, 4179 Runkle Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony; theft, a class A misdemeanor; and sentence …read more.

By Mark Knecht and Jamie Clemons As the largest natural lake in Indiana, Lake Wawasee has become a popular playground for summer and winter recreation activities. But for history buffs, its attraction includes the prehistoric Native Americans that roamed the area thousands of years ago as well as the more familiar historic period Miami and Pottawatomi tribes. Of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Twenty years of super mileage cars at Wawasee High School is a cause for celebration. After the Shell Eco-marathon competition April 3-6 at the Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., there is even more cause for celebration. For the first time ever, Wawasee’s diesel super mileage car, known as the “Diesel Weasel” and the …read more.

WARSAW — Police investigating three unsupervised juveniles at Central Park located the accompanying adult and ended up arresting the Warsaw man on drug and neglect charges. Jerald Jerome Womack, 56, 601 W. Prairie St., Warsaw, is charged with neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony; and possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor. According …read more.

WARSAW — Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12, at the administrative offices of Kosciusko Community Hospital. This month, our main focus will be on physical therapy. Each meeting gives us an opportunity to learn more from professionals and specialists in the community, along with receiving …read more.

PIERCETON — Firefighters and emergency medical personnel from Pierceton and North Webster were on the scene within minutes of a reported house and garage fire at 378 N. SR 13, north of Pierceton on Sunday night, April 7. County dispatchers called Pierceton units into service at 8:41 p.m. and called for assistance from North Webster …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library patrons can take an armchair journey to Africa at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, when Ben Keirn shares his experiences living and working in the African nation of Chad. During 2017, Keirn served in an administrative position for the N’Djamena English International School, located in Chad’s capitol …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 Melissa Chapman, Cataloging Supervisor For more than 60 years, National Library Week has celebrated the contributions of libraries and library workers. The first NLW was observed in 1958 with the theme “Wake Up and Read.” It has continued yearly. The week of April 7-13 is 2019’s National Library Week. The theme this year is …read more.

SYRACUSE — A few years ago Terrance Egolf saw several homeless people on the streets of Elkhart and South Bend. Some were sleeping on cardboard boxes under bridges in even colder weather. But rather than just shake his head and say “how terrible,” Terrance, now a junior student at Wawasee High School, decided to actually …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library is hosting a poetry contest for all ages. April is National Poetry Month. Write a poem about something you love. Entry forms are located at the library’s main circulation desk as well as in the library’s monthly newsletter. Winners will be chosen by library staff according to age groups …read more.

Two-term mayor Joe Thallemer is not taking his re-election for granted. Eight years ago, Thallemer was one of four Republicans running for mayor. Four years ago, he was unopposed in his re-election bid. But this year, he’s facing a challenge from the upstart first-term Councilman Ron Shoemaker. Last week, I gave Shoemaker a chance to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at (574) 267-5667. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of Kosciusko County. The …read more.

WARSAW — The monthly downtown tradition of closing off the center of Warsaw has returned after several months off with the Spring Fling, the name of the inaugural First Friday celebration of 2019, held Friday night, April 5. “This is our 11th year and we are sponsored by the city of Warsaw with help from …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — SiteWorx Services made a donation of $1,325 to Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund today, April 5. Brandon Hepler, SiteWorx Services, partnered with the K21 team to help give to the Kosciusko County Cancer Fund. $25 of each rental of a “Trashing Cancers” roll-off dumpster was donated to the fund. Three “Trashing Cancers” dumpsters …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s coroner will have his own facility up and running this summer. Traditionally, Coroner Tony Ciriello and previous office holders have depended largely on funeral homes and the local hospital to help coordinate services. Funeral homes have provided space to do autopsies on a moment’s notice and an area hospital has provided …read more.

GOSHEN — With 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Ron Cannon has been hired as the vice-president of mortgage lending at Interra Credit Union, Goshen. In his new role, Cannon leads the growing mortgage department, including sales, operations and servicing. “Ron’s experience, much of it on a national level, promises to enhance Interra’s …read more.

WARSAW — Crowdfunding, a relatively new buzzword that refers to finding project money from the private sector and leveraging those funds with grant dollars to underwrite community-focused beatification projects, appears to have fueled a second Warsaw spruce-up initiative in as many two years. In late 2017, Warsaw unveiled what is commonly known as The Alley, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster will use a 360-degree Virtual Reality Tour of the city to attract more visitors and add more value to chamber members. The Chamber of Commerce of North Webster contracted the Warsaw-based Clear Vision Media team to develop a 360 Virtual Reality Tour using branded aerial photography and community video vignettes. …read more.

WARSAW — Phase two of the Market Street reconstruction project is progressing. Construction along a stretch of East Market east of Hickory Street began March 11 and is already moving a bit more to the east. The contractor, Phend & Brown, Milford, notified the city earlier this week that beginning Tuesday, April 9, the street …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that the agency’s annual Trash Bash! will take place April 15 through April 30. Trash Bash! brings INDOT crews together with volunteers to beautify the state’s roadside areas by cleaning trash and debris. INDOT urges individuals, organizations, businesses and active Adopt-a-Highway groups to join maintenance staff on …read more.

WARSAW — A new “three strike” rule is being implemented regarding lots put on hold at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw.  Oakwood Sexton Hal Heagy told members at the Oakwood Board of Regents meeting held Thursday, April 4, that there are ongoing issues with people placing lots on hold and then never returning to purchase them. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County property tax bills are being mailed the week of April 8. Property taxes for Kosciusko County will be due May 10 and Nov. 12 for 2018 payable 2019 tax payments. Only one tax bill is mailed each year which includes both the spring and fall installment coupons. If you have a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed seven permits during its meeting Thursday, April 4. The following permits were renewed: Freeland Enterprises Inc., doing business as Pizza Hut, 502 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. Beer and wine retailer – restaurant. RT Michiana Franchise LLC, doing business as Ruby Tuesday, 3308 E. Center St., Warsaw. …read more.

LEESBURG — Plain Township Trustee, Tyler Huffer, reminds those with family interred in Leesburg, Oswego and Monoquet cemeteries that all grave decorations must be removed and brought into compliance with the rules and regulations of the cemetery by April 20. Decorations not in compliance will be disposed of. Questions may be directed to the trustee …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan appointed Gene Warner to complete the remaining term of the Claypool Town Council member position. Larry Neher, the elected Republican Claypool Town Council member, passed away March 11. Warner has lived in the town of Claypool for more than 60 years. He worked as a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Spring brings not only April showers to Indiana but also greater chances of high winds, lightning strikes and other forms of severe weather. With this in mind, Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of scammers who descend on storm-affected communities in order to take advantage of homeowners needing repairs. “We’ve …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan appointed Cory Ellinger to complete the remaining term of the Etna Green Town Council member position. Todd Slabaugh, the elected Republican Etna Green Town Council member, resigned from the position. Ellinger has resided in Etna Green for two years but has lived in the area …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Suit up with your treasure hunting gear and your investigative skills! In celebration of their 50th anniversary, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation is holding a treasure hunt April 1 through June 30 for everyone to enjoy. Thirteen nonprofit organizations with a connection to the Community Foundation are set up as treasure locations around …read more.

WARSAW — A Pierceton man will likely serve the better part of a decade behind bars as a result of what prosecutors and his own defense described as a drug addiction-spurred crime spree in 2017 that allegedly didn’t end once he was behind bars. Jerrad Michael Schlemmer, 33, 21 EMS R4B Lane, Pierceton, appeared before …read more.

LEESBURG — Third graders at Leesburg Elementary School recently had the opportunity to learn about the life and anatomy of sharks. This annual learning unit, which has been taught for the past nine years during the month of March, is a cross-curricular lesson plan that allows students the opportunity to experience the world of a shark. …read more.

WARSAW — Two were arrested after officers conducted a traffic stop and found methamphetamine. Samantha Lynn Gentry, 18, 502 E. Miami Drive, Syracuse, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. James Allen Bradley, Jr., 22, 1313 N. CR 525W, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; …read more.

ATWOOD — One person was injured after their vehicle struck a tree and rolled over in the area of CR 800W, Atwood, at approximately 9:40 a.m. today, April 4. Richard Hubbard Jr., 40, Wabash, was driving a 2013 Dodge Dart southbound on CR 800N. Hubbard reportedly lost control of his vehicle, causing it to leave the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In May 2018, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, 10 youth-serving nonprofit organizations were selected to participate in “Endowment Challenge 50,” or EC50. Kosciusko County 4-H Council is the seventh organization to have successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising …read more.

SYRACUSE — It’s been close to two years since discussions were held publicly about how to finance repairs needed to the Syracuse Flood Control Structure, also known as the Syracuse Memorial Dam. Since then a committee of representatives from the Syracuse Lake Association, Wawasee Property Owners Association and Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation was formed to …read more.

Area Planning Director Dan Richard, far left, explains the proposed ordinance changes to APC members Jon Garber and Doug Ruch. WARSAW — The topic of commercial solar energy system farms was heavily discussed during the meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission held Wednesday, April 3. A public hearing was held on the topic and …read more.

Warsaw – Accomplish all your home improvement goals with Brouwer’s Carpet and Furniture in stock selection. 12 Months Same as Cash for a limited time! Brouwer’s Furniture located at 3333 E. Center St., Warsaw, is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — Jefferson Elementary School’s third-grade classes recently completed a fun project that involved writing persuasive letters to local pizza restaurant Pizza King to choose student-made pizzas to be put on the menu. Ruby Shaffer in Liz Cauhorn’s class won with her Italian sausage, bacon, mushroom and tomato pizza, and Katie Robertson in Karis Miller’s class …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after battering a female while in the presence of a child. Jay Wesley Hicks, 46, 909 Walkers Ridge, Warsaw, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On March 31, an officer with …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool woman told police she didn’t recall the events leading up to the Tuesday afternoon rollover crash that resulted in her husband being transported to a local hospital. Debora L. Parker, 49, 405 S. Graceland Avenue, Claypool, was driving a black Jeep SUV when police said she recalled overcorrecting, but could not …read more.

WINONA LAKE — On Thursday, April 25, Heartline Pregnancy Center will host its annual Gathering of Hope Banquet at the Winona Heritage Room in Winona Lake. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at www.heartlinepregnancycenter.org/gathering-of-hope or by calling Heartline at (574) 267-5110.  The keynote speaker will be Melissa Coles. She is the birth mother …read more.

Traffic moves slowly along Commerce Drive in Warsaw. The first signs of reconstruction could be seen Tuesday. Construction is expected to continue for several weeks. WARSAW — Reconstruction of the eastern end of Commerce Drive has begun. The short stretch of road runs parallel along US 30 from McDonald’s to a Marathon gas station to the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Brittany Misencik, a third-year journalism student at Grace College, Winona Lake, is one of several dozen young journalists chosen to participate in this year’s World Journalism Institute, a program of learning and practice for young journalists. The dates of the institute are May 16 to June 1, and it will be held …read more.

  WARSAW —  Anna Jackson has an idea for those looking for something to do during spring break: get yourselves locked in a Warsaw Community Public Library room together.   The suggestion, of course, is only metaphorical. As a public entity, the library is prohibited from physically locking anyone in a room. The room Jackson …read more.

WARSAW — A sinkhole appeared in the middle of Winona Avenue, near the Lake Street intersection today, April 3. The sinkhole is in the middle of the road and traffic is currently being diverted on either side. Workers with INDOT are currently on scene patching the hole to reopen the road as soon as possible. The city …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Four Indiana State troopers assigned to the Toll Road Post with local roots received their patrol cars after completing three months in the ISP Field Training Program. The probationary troopers graduated from the 78th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy in December 2018. The entire class was issued their state police cars during a …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking information on the whereabouts of Nicholas Scott Silvers.  Silvers has an active arrest warrant for failure to return to lawful detention. Silvers was originally incarcerated in the Kosciusko County Jail on charges of fraud, theft and criminal mischief.  The last known location for Silvers …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory is seeking minor revisions to the recently constructed Fire Station No. 3 from the contractor, Mosaic Building Solutions, of Fort Wayne. The fire territory sent a letter notifying Mosaic of several problems they expect to be fixed but have not heard a response. On Tuesday, the fire territory board met …read more.

AKRON — Robots have always been part of the entertainment industry’s futuristic vision. From the science fiction television show “Lost in Space” in the 1960s and the animated sitcom “The Jetsons” from the same era, Hollywood always anticipated the idea of robots as becoming an integral part of everyday human life. Fast forward more than half …read more.

WARSAW — The Union Tool Corporation now offers equipment for coating and laminating a variety of flooring products. Union Tool roller coaters are used in the production of luxury vinyl tile as well as engineered flooring and carpet. These roller coaters apply a controlled and consistent amount of hot-melt or water-based adhesive to LVT product …read more.

WARSAW — For those who aren’t traveling out of town for spring break, First Fridays offers entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy this Spring Fling themed event from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the courthouse square in downtown Warsaw. Crossroads Community Church is hosting its kid’s zone again. This week, there will be …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Mersey Beatles, a Liverpool-born Beatles tribute band and the house band for over a decade at the world-famous Cavern Club, will perform at Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, Warsaw, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Abbey Road,” the band will play the entire album live followed …read more.

WARSAW — A man and woman were both hurt in an afternoon single-vehicle rollover accident south of Warsaw on Tuesday, April 2. At around 4:55 p.m., county dispatchers called on emergency medical personnel and fire units to respond to the accident on SR 15, near CR 350S, Warsaw. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office personnel …read more.

SYRACUSE — One simple question about who put up the blank billboard next to Mud Lake off Cornelius and Pickwick roads has led to a mystery. Four billboards, one empty, gently curve around a gravel area in a highly traveled area to and from Lake Wawasee. The short answer is no one seems to know …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Three people have filed declarations of candidacy for the vacant Etna Green Town Council member seat. Jason Hanes has been familiar with the town of Etna Green ever since he was a child. He works as a CNC machinist at Avalign Technologies. “I’ve always loved Etna Green and I want to make …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Milford woman was arrested after breaking into a residence, lighting a sweatshirt on fire and battering a male subject. Hannah Marie Fisher, 27, 10549 N. CR 200E, Milford, is being charged with residential entry, a level 6 felony; criminal mischief, a class B misdemeanor; and battery, a class B misdemeanor. On Saturday, …read more.

MIDDLEBURY — Steve Mottern, 49, North Webster, was not injured when his 2005 Ford F150 truck struck a horse and buggy Monday, April 1 near Middlebury. The accident occurred at 4:27 p.m. on SR 13, north of CR 20, south of Middlebury. Norma Miller, 27, Goshen, driver of the horse and buggy, sustained a laceration …read more.

WARSAW — What started out as a routine traffic stop for mildly erratic driving and a loud exhaust ended in the drug-related arrest of a Warsaw couple. Mark Allen Holbrook, II, 41, 920 Anchorage Road, No. 11, Warsaw, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine with …read more.

MENTONE — The Town of Mentone hired a new town attorney on Monday, April 1 and also changed its monthly meeting day, discussed stray dogs and what to do with residents and outsiders who don’t obey the rules regarding what to discard during spring cleanup. During its monthly meeting on Monday, the town board approved …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that Randall J. Crouch has joined its retirement services team. Crouch, who is vice-president, trust officer and retirement services manager, leads the retirement services department, consults with businesses to determine the best retirement plan options, implements plans, provides fiduciary services for client companies and oversees plan …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Jackie Franks, MPH, HHS extension educator, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, shared statistics from county employee participation in the 2019 county wellness program with Purdue Extension at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, April 2. The Get WalkIN’ program is an email-based walking program with 120 registered participants. Each week one or two …read more.

INDIANA — 2019 is a municipal election year in Indiana. Are you registered to vote? If you want to have your say in the primary election, you must register in the next few days. Hoosiers must register by April 8 to be able to vote in the May 7 primary election. Most cities and towns in Indiana …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Gene Warner has filed a declaration of candidacy for the vacant Claypool Town Council member position. Warner has lived in the town of Claypool for more than 60 years. He worked as a town employee for 28 years, retiring in February of this year. While employed by the town, Warner worked as Claypool’s …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces temporary lane restrictions planned for SR 15, between West Levi Lee Road and West CR 600N, on Thursday, April 4, weather permitting. Motorists can expect one-lane traffic directed by flaggers to facilitate the repair and replacement of roadway sensors. INDOT reminds drivers to use caution and consider …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw woman was arrested for strangulation and domestic battery after battering two women. Bonnie Ann Stewart, 38, 2097 S. Maple Run, Warsaw, is being charged with strangulation, a level 6 felony; domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; and battery with bodily waste, a class B misdemeanor. On March 26, an officer with …read more.

By Darla McCammon The tortuous life of Vincent van Gogh is generally well-known, including his life in the Netherlands, where he remained in poverty and sold zero of his paintings during his lifetime. He was born in 1853 and his work in the post-impressionist era has a tremendous influence and is still notable today, garnering …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — A Walkerton woman was sentenced to three years at the Kosciusko County Jail for allegedly driving the getaway car for a male who burglarized a home in Kosciusko County.  Madison Marie Stafford, 21, 880 Walkerton Trail, Walkerton, pleaded guilty to burglary, a level 5 felony, Monday, April 1, in Kosciusko Circuit Court.   …read more.

By State Rep. Curt Nisly (R-Milford) INDIANAPOLIS — Lawmakers recently finished the first half of the 2019 legislative session. Hundreds of bills were submitted in the Indiana House for consideration, but only a small number of those advanced to the Senate. Of all the bills discussed in the House, the one I want to focus on …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw Community High School graduate is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Curt Nisly (R-Milford) and his fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2019 legislative session. Keeton Bartol, a resident of Warsaw, is the son of Brenden and Dora Bartol. He is a junior at Purdue University and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Do you dream of having a beautiful lush, green, weed and disease free lawn? If you do, then attending Lawn Care 101 from 6 to 9 p.m. April 15 and 22 at the Purdue Extension Office in Warsaw at 202 W Main St., Warsaw, will help turn your dream into reality. This series …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after he admitted to molesting a minor on more than 20 occasions. Jose Luis Izaguirre, 30, Warsaw, is being charged with three counts of child molesting, level 1 felonies. On March 29, a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A North Webster man was sentenced to three years at the Indiana Department of Corrections for his involvement in a drug deal that took place at a local nursing home.  Kevin Stuckman, 20, 5430 North CR 900E, North Webster, pleaded guilty to dealing in methamphetamine, a level 5 felony, in Kosciusko Circuit Court …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — On March 30, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to an attempted telephone scam. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the suspects falsely identified themselves as Captain Kenny and Sergeant Newsome, of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Those names do not match current employees of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Wabash man was sentenced to nine years at the Indiana Department of Corrections in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, April 1.  Travis Lee Harding, 35, 281 N. East St., Wabash, was found guilty of possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony, and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor.  According to court documents, …read more.

An early morning crash between a Union-North United School Corporation school bus, with twenty students onboard, and an SUV sent five to the hospital with minor injuries. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Jon Price indicates that around 7:51 a.m., a 2005 Freightliner school bus driven by Laura Watts, 31 of Lakeville, was eastbound on Pierce Road. …read more.

WARSAW — You and your family are invited to celebrate the diversity of Kosciusko County agriculture on April 9 at A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. All families receive a gift for attending. Diversity truly describes the experience you will have while …read more.

Vehicles along Commerce Drive often traverse around some of the bigger potholes. WARSAW — One of the most cratered roads in Warsaw — the privately maintained eastern half of Commerce Drive — is about to be reconstructed, a move that would pave the way for future city maintenance. The rough portion is the eastern part of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 14 is scheduled to be resurfaced on or after Tuesday, April 2, weather permitting. The resurface work will take place between CR 250W near the town of Silver Lake and SR 13. During the day, drivers are cautioned to watch for lane closures with traffic …read more.

MILFORD — The annual Kehoe Kids Auction and Fish Fry is returning to Milford School, 611 W. Emeline St. The event will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 12.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Career Center offers monthly workshops that can be completed in increments, with assessments and certifications. This is the place to prepare for a growing business and manufacturing world that demands more digital literacy and online/tech skills. Goodwill also offers tuition support for individuals interested in becoming an IT support professional through …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the main headliners of this summer’s Central Park Concert Series. Little River Band will perform at the free rock concert and Montgomery Gentry will perform at the free country concert for St. Jude.  The rock concert is scheduled for Friday, June 14, at Glover …read more.

By Denise Keller Adult Programming Director The following programs are set to take place in April at the Warsaw Community Public Library: April is National Poetry Month. Add a leaf to the library’s “Poet-Tree” anytime during the month. April 7-13 is National Library Week. Celebrate with a variety of activities and programs. WorkOne is hosting …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at (574) 267-5667. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of Kosciusko County. The …read more.

MENTONE — On April 2, the Bell Memorial Public Library will host a Cooking Under Pressure class that educates on using an Instant Pot. Jackie Franks from the Kosciusko County Extension office will be leading the class. There is no cost to participate; however, the library asks that those interested sign up in advance. Please …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — If you’re looking for fun things to do over spring break next week, bring the kids to the North Webster Community Public Library for Family Bingo at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4. It is easy to play for kids of all ages. Multiple rounds are played with each round lasting until everyone …read more.

In a quick interview Friday morning, Republican mayoral challenger Ron Shoemaker offered a few thoughts on various issues. First off, the first-term city councilman confirmed he will not participate in the April 11 debate against Mayor Joe Thallemer, essentially because it doesn’t include a role for the Republican Party. The News Now Warsaw debate at …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.

KOSCIUSKO — Housing Opportunities of Warsaw, a local not-for-profit organization that assists in improving the housing conditions of low-to-moderate income households in Kosciusko County, has $1,400 in Indiana state tax credits still available for purchase. The tax credits, which are available at a $50 minimum, must be bought by Sunday, March 31, and go towards Indiana …read more.

WARSAW — Repaving projects and construction of new sidewalks will be completed with the help of $1.6 million in grant money from Indiana’s Community Crossings grant program. Warsaw, Winona Lake and Kosciusko County were informed earlier this week that grant applications totaling $1.6 million were approved, and officials for the three taxing units say they …read more.