KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership issued 12 traffic citations and made 12 arrests during a 24-day traffic-enforcement mobilization. About 230 police agencies increased patrols across Indiana for aggressive and impaired driving. The overtime traffic enforcement is funded through National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grants administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “As temperatures rise, so …read more.

WARSAW — Due to sanitary sewer work in the Airport Industrial Park area, there will be a series of road closures throughout the year beginning Monday, according to a news release issued by the city of Warsaw. On Monday, April 1, the following two stretches of road will be closed for approximately three to four weeks: …read more.

WABASH — Coming with a new show, “The Illusionists” are set to take the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater stage for a second time at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25. Corporate sponsorship is provided by Edward Jones by agents Amy Sullivan, Wayne Denger and Steve Weir. Associate sponsorship is provided by Kalenborn Abresist Corporation. Tickets are …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Awards were presented to the widow and son of the late George Robertson at the Claypool Lions Club, 201 W. Calhoun St., Claypool, Thursday, March 28, at the end of the Cub Scout Pack 3770 meeting. Robertson, the former Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation president, passed away Feb. 23, after a battle with cancer. Robertson’s …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Historical Society invites the public to visit the Old Jail Museum to experience the D-Day exhibit. The exhibit runs from April 3 through Nov. 30 and can be viewed during the museum’s open hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — Ten days after city council laid to rest concerns over Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker’s handling of an impaired driver investigation on Jan. 25, the chief himself ripped the scab off Thursday night when he confronted Kosciusko County’s longtime Republican leader during a public meeting. Gathering for the first time since council chose not …read more.

SYRACUSE — Things could have been a lot worse if a passing motorist had not seen a fire coming from the roof at Shoemaker Electric LLC, 700 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, at 2:15 a.m. today, Friday, March 29. Because of the caller’s actions and the use of Turkey Creek Fire Territory’s aerial/ladder truck, the fire …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Amish Acres received a Half Century Business award from Governor Eric Holcomb during an event at the Indiana Statehouse. Holcomb honored 65 Indiana companies and organizations during the event, presenting each with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award in recognition of each company’s longevity and service to its employees, community and …read more.

WARSAW — Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County is in the process of opening a store in Warsaw. Although the exact location has not yet been disclosed, Annette Hammond from the Kosciusko HFH office said the location will be announced closer to the tentative opening date of May 4.  According to Hammond, for the past …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood baseball is again partnering with the Jason Motte Foundation to raise funds and cancer awareness.

NAPPANEE — Weaver Furniture Barn in Nappanee is having a 30th anniversary celebration March 28, 29 and 30. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (until 5 p.m. Saturday). Refreshments will be served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sandwiches and drinks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded. …read more.

PIERCETON — A Pierceton man is facing charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and a handgun.  Blake Dull, 24, 407 W. Elm St., Pierceton, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine in excess of 10 grams, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine in excess of 28 grams, a level …read more.

MILFORD — A 23-year-old Milford man complained of pain to the side when his vehicle went off the roadway and hit a NIPSCO pole on Old SR 15, south of Milford. The accident was shortly after 4 p.m. Fred Hoyle, 23, South Main Street, Milford, told police he was driving his Chevrolet Aveo southbound on …read more.

WARSAW — United Way of Kosciusko County and Warsaw Community Schools are once again offering a 15-day summer kindergarten countdown program. The program is targeted toward incoming fall 2019 kindergarten students without preschool experience. Students enrolled will be introduced to kindergarten curriculum while also learning classroom, lunch and bathroom expectations. Kindergarten countdown will be held …read more.

WARSAW — Two people were transported from a two-vehicle accident on South Country Club Road, near East CR 400S, Warsaw. At approximately 12:39 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle accident. The crash involved a 2004 white Ford truck, operated by Gwendolyn L. Ostrom, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was recently arrested as he attempted to flee from police during a traffic stop. Cyrus Eugene Arrowood, 31, 1337 N. CR 400E, Warsaw, is being charged with resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony, and possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor. On March 16, an officer with …read more.

By Darla McCammon This week we will delve into the life of a woman who left behind a collection of work that included many wonderful paintings. One magnificent piece, “Lydia assise dans le jardin,” signifies spring to almost every viewer. Mary Stevenson Cassatt, the creator of this artwork, was born in the spring of 1844 …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — With the Elkhart County 4-H Fair planning season in full swing, queen pageant directors are preparing for a fresh take on a longtime fair tradition. Beginning in 2019, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Queen and Senior Queen will be crowned several days before the start of the fair. The 4-H Fair Queen …read more.

WARSAW — Almost exactly a year removed from the signing by Gov. Eric Holcomb to establish a fifth court in Kosciusko County, four candidates are finishing up the application process and awaiting news on who will be given the gavel of Kosciusko Superior Court 4. The following is the final of four profiles on the …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Steak ‘n Shake restaurant, located at 2455 Jalynn St., announced this morning, March 28, that the location will be temporarily closed until further notice. The restaurant posted the following statement on the front door. “We have decided to close this Steak ‘n Shake location, which is being designated for a franchise …read more.

AKRON —  On Jan. 26, the Tippecanoe Valley High School Robotics Team competed in their first VEX Robotics Competition hosted by Wawasee High School. On Feb. 23, TVHS Robotics traveled to Park Tudor School in Indianapolis and had their second state qualifying event. The VEX Robotics Competition or VRC game changes every year and is designed …read more.

    By Tracey Ruckman FULTON COUNTY — Do you have a creative talent you’d like to share? Maybe you’re a crafter, a quilter, food artist or photographer. Open class exhibits may be the avenue you’ve been looking for to display your skill set. “I enjoy seeing all the different exhibits come in,” stated Nancy Hudson, …read more.

WARSAW — Growing up in St. Louis along the Mississippi River, Jon Siesennop moved up to Kosciusko County in 1986 to join the seminary at Grace College. After being raised in the type of church where men would regularly stand up and speak on their faith, he “felt a call early on” to attend seminary and speak openly about his beliefs.

NAPPANEE — Weaver Furniture Barn in Nappanee is having a 30th anniversary celebration March 28, 29 and 30. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (until 5 p.m. Saturday). Refreshments will be served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sandwiches and drinks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded. …read more.

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University has named Kathleen Johnston the founding director of the Michael I. Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism on the university’s Bloomington campus. Michael Arnolt, the namesake of the investigative journalism center and the man who funded it, grew up in Leesburg and was a Leesburg High School graduate.

ROCHESTER — Lyle Lingenfelter stays quite busy at the Round Barn Golf Club in Rochester, where he is in his 18th year as a golf professional. He listed his comprehensive litany of duties as managing the course, organizing tournaments and outings, working with the budget, dealing with employees and staffing issues, overseeing course maintenance, running the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — As towns grow and change over time, it can be difficult to imagine what the past was like. Today’s maps of towns are drastically different from maps created 100 years ago, proving nothing is immune to change. Fortunately, preserved buildings offer a quick glimpse into what once was. Scattered through Kosciusko County …read more.

Warsaw – Accomplish all your home improvement goals with Brouwer’s Carpet and Furniture in stock selection. 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. on Saturdays. For more information, call 574-269-4070.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School announced Tuesday, March 26, Kaitlin Graber has been named valedictorian and Caleb Van Lue salutatorian for the graduating class of 2019. Kaitlin is the daughter of Ron and Tammy Graber of Syracuse and plans to attend Manchester University and major in pre-medicine (biology-chemistry). She is involved in orchestra, tennis and …read more.

PIERCETON — A Pierceton man is facing charges after reportedly resisting police, kicking one law enforcement officer in an attempt to get free. Steven Tyler Dubbs, 21, 597-10 S. Old SR 13, Pierceton, is being charged with battery against law enforcement, a level 6 felony; and resisting law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor.  According to …read more.

WARSAW — The Environmental Working Group recently released its 2019 top “dirty dozen” fruits and vegetables, highlighting foods with the highest levels of toxins. The list includes favorites like strawberries and peaches, as well as some surprising additions like kale, considered by many to be a “superfood.” To help explain the significance of toxins and …read more.

WARSAW — A Columbia City man was recently arrested after police responded to someone threatening to shoot people at a local McDonald’s. Police later discovered the man making the threats was also in possession of precursors for manufacturing methamphetamine. Michael Thomas Platter, 27, 6730 N 350W, Columbia City, is being charged with possession of two …read more.

MILFORD — Minor injuries were sustained by drivers in vehicles involved in a two-vehicle crash at SR 15 and CR 900N, at 8:07 a.m. Tuesday, March 26. Nestor I. Feliciano, 24, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw, complained of pain to the shoulder/upper arm area. Jodi S. White, 35, EMS T7A Lane, Leesburg, complained of head pain. Both drivers …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School’s band and orchestra students hope to soon enjoy the replacement of their outdated, poor-fitting and worn uniforms with the assistance of a grant totaling $5,000, provided by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The WCS instrumental music program offers students a unique opportunity to practice, perform and compete in a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation Inc. Tuesday, March 26, failed to gather a quorum for its bimonthly meeting, but those present informally discussed several status updates without taking official action. Foundation members Tom Edington and Amy Hershberger and Syracuse Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson discussed the following: • The parks department is completing preparations of the athletic …read more.

WARSAW — Kimbert Alvin Gregory Crafton, 34, 609 W. Boston, Syracuse, has found himself returning to the Indiana Department of Corrections to serve out his sentence in two Kosciusko County cases. He had been released from IDOC March 17 after serving time for probation violation in a Marshall County case. Crafton appeared before Kosciusko Superior …read more.

WARSAW — A two-vehicle accident occurred near 3986 S. Country Club Road and East CR 400S, Warsaw, at approximately 12:45 p.m. today, March 27. Initial reports from dispatch said three people sustained injuries as a result of the accident. However, it was not clear at the scene if anyone would be transported. A white Ford …read more.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services will host its 12th annual Glass Slipper event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The event allows high school students to attend prom by assisting them in finding dresses at no cost. The event started 12 years ago when two Warsaw Community High School students realized how expensive …read more.

INDIANA— Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is now accepting applications from families in 20 counties who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive high-quality, pre-kindergarten education through the On My Way Pre-K program for the 2019-20 school year. The pilot program was expanded in 2017 from five to 20 …read more.

WARSAW – Sara McNeal Strahan-Lenfestey is all about inclusivity. That sense of inclusion begins with her name as she prefers to include her maiden name and two names through marriage. And it extends to her political outlook as well. “My campaign is all about a sense of togetherness and inclusiveness,” she said during a recent …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Based upon a narcotics investigation, Kosciusko County’s unified narcotics unit, Net43, obtained a search warrant for 208 S Harrison St., North Webster. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office SWAT was mobilized and assisted with the execution of the search warrant, at 6:30 pm Tuesday, March 26. The Indiana State Police and North Webster …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Meeting dates for the Kosciusko County Local Emergency Planning Committee have been announced for 2019. All meetings are open to the public. Dates for 2019 will be April 10, July 10 and Oct. 9. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. in the Justice Building, video conference room, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw. Under …read more.

INDIANA  — Kosciusko County has been selected to receive $1 million in state-matching funds for local road projects in 2019. In addition to that $1 million, the city of Warsaw will receive $251,416.25 and the town of Winona Lake will receive $359,668.47. “Indiana’s fully-funded, long-term Next Level Roads plan means cities, towns and counties are improving their …read more.

WARSAW — Almost exactly a year removed from the signing by Gov. Eric Holcomb to establish a fifth court in Kosciusko County, four candidates are finishing up the application process and awaiting news on who will be given the gavel of Kosciusko Superior Court 4. The following is the third of four profiles on the …read more.

WARSAW — A grand slam in the third was the difference-maker in a 7-3 loss to St. Joe in Warsaw baseball’s opener Tuesday.

NAPPANEE — Weaver Furniture Barn in Nappanee is having a 30th anniversary celebration March 28, 29 and 30. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (until 5 p.m. Saturday). Refreshments will be served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sandwiches and drinks will be provided. Prizes will be awarded. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Roughly within two months “we will start realizing the benefits of the sun,” said James Flecker, director of personnel and legal services for the Wawasee Community School Corporation. His comment was made during a special meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening, March 26, in Syracuse. The main purpose of the special …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A grass fire spread to three residential yards and a field along East Backwater Road Tuesday night and damaged a barn. Firefighters were unsure how or where the grass fire started, but North Webster Tippecanoe Volunteer Fire Department Senior Battalion Chief Cody Manges said a barn behind the home at 8337 E. Backwater …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly strangling a female subject. Jason Foster Sizemore, 41, 4990 N. CR 250E, Warsaw; also showing an address of 4179 Runkle Drive, Warsaw; is being charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, strangulation, and intimidation, all level 6 felonies; and domestic battery, a class …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is proud to announce Sydney Clark, a sixth-grade student at Eisenhower Elementary and daughter of Randy and Jill Clark, has been named a semifinalist eligible to compete in the 2019 National Geographic GeoBee Indiana State Competition. The contest will be held on Friday, March 29. This is the second level …read more.

WARSAW — Due to the high number of cases of influenza among students and staff, Warsaw Christian School will be closed for the next three days.  Wednesday, March 27, Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29, will be E-Learning days.  Administrator/Head of School Doug Buller said approximately 28 students were out sick this week as …read more.

MILFORD — A Milford man is facing charges after allegedly battering his cellmate at the Kosciusko County Jail.  Curtis Allen Walburn, 32, 427 East CR 1150N 19, Milford, is being charged with battery causing serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony.  According to court documents, on Nov. 25, 2018, an officer with the Kosciusko County …read more.

By Meagan Wilks Director of Special Services I saw this quote the other day: “The most important thing in life are the connections you make with others.” This statement struck me as powerful. I can recall a handful of positive connections that I have made with people over my lifetime. A few that stand out …read more.

ETNA GREEN — On March 14, Todd Slabaugh submitted his resignation from his position as Etna Green Town Council president. In an e-mail to Ink Free News, Slabaugh provided further reasoning for his resignation. “I felt the need to resign when the former clerk [Laura Baker] resigned, but I didn’t feel I could ‘hit’ the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb honored 65 Indiana companies and organizations recently during an event at the Indiana Statehouse, presenting each with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award in recognition of each company’s longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. “Today we honor businesses that have helped lay a …read more.

WARSAW — Wildman Imprints recently hosted its first annual product showcase on-site at its Warsaw location. The showcase brought together customers and vendors from many different areas to allow a broader view into the products and services that Wildman offers. Customers such as IMI, Indiana University, Grace College, Warsaw Community Schools, and more were able …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance from development standards to allow a duplex with less square footage than normally required during the meeting held March 25. Steve Conrad owns the property at 831 E. Center St. The hope is to allow a duplex with smaller than permitted lot size. The lot is approximately 6,500 …read more.

UPDATE: As of 11:15 a.m., March 26, the silver alert has been canceled. FORT WAYNE — The Allen County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Kyle Nayhzieare Kelly (a.k.a. Lee), a 15-year-old black male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 140 pounds, brown hair with brown eyes and last seen wearing glasses, a black jacket …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA is hard at work planning its fourth annual Good Friday breakfast. The event is being held on April 19 and features former major league baseball player Chris Singleton and breakfast provided by Mad Anthony Brewing Company. This community event is open to everyone and will be hosted at Christ’s …read more.

WARSAW — Almost exactly a year removed from the signing by Gov. Eric Holcomb to establish a fifth court in Kosciusko County, four candidates are finishing up the application process and awaiting news on who will be given the gavel of Kosciusko Superior Court 4. The following is the second of four profiles on the …read more.

MILFORD — Minor injuries were sustained by people in vehicles involved in a two-vehicle crash at SR 15 and CR 900N, shortly after 8 a.m. today, Tuesday, March 26. Those who sustained minor injuries were checked by Lutheran EMS paramedics and reportedly were going to seek further medical treatment on their own. The crash involved …read more.

SYRACUSE — Four members of the Syracuse Cub Scout Pack #3828 brought home trophies from the Lincolnway District Pine Wood Derby that was held in Warsaw on Friday, March 15. Nolan Dailey placed second in the Webelos Division with a time of 3.478 seconds. Bently Truman placed second in the Bears Division with a time …read more.

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CLAYPOOL — At 5:43 a.m. Saturday, March 23, two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision on SR 15 in Claypool.  According to the police report, a 2003 Jeep driven by Roy A. Thomas, 62, Silver Lake, was traveling northbound on SR 15, south of West Union Street. A 2004 Mercury, driven by Saundra A. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after accepting payment for a home improvement project and failing to complete the work. Jonathan Dale Kuta, 41, 2605 E. Center St., Warsaw; also showing an address of 900 Anchorage Road 101, Warsaw, is being charged with home improvement fraud, a level 5 felony; and theft, a level …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A press conference was held this afternoon, March 25, to introduce NET43, Kosciusko County’s newly formed Narcotics Enforcement Team.  NET43 is comprised of officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police, Warsaw Police Department and Winona Lake Police Department. Together, they form a new task force that has been operational for around two …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy students recently had the unique opportunity to learn more about the county’s judicial and criminal justice system from professionals of both the court and law enforcement fields. Students met at the Kosciusko County Courthouse and were welcomed by Superior Court 1 Judge David Cates, who commenced his term on …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw female was arrested after allegedly stealing approximately $6,000 from her employer.  Jolene Marie Swihart, 36, 521 Clinic Court, Warsaw, is being charged with theft, a level 6 felony.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Feb. 19, an officer with the Warsaw City Police Department was dispatched to the Dollar …read more.

WARSAW — Texas Roadhouse in Warsaw held its grand opening ceremony today, March 25. The restaurant, located at 700 W. CR 300N, is the 27th Texas Roadhouse location in Indiana. The new location will open to the public at 4 p.m. today. Mayor Joe Thallemer and members of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce were present …read more.

  WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools hosted the fourth annual elementary robotics showcase on Saturday, March 23, at the Warsaw Area Career Center gym. Each year, the event offers students from all eight WCS elementary schools the ability to showcase their knowledge and skills with robotics and programming in front of an audience of their …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — The parents of a local child are facing misdemeanor criminal charges after they allowed their minor child to be around a convicted child molester in their home. Christopher Allan McCrum, 29; and Santana L. McCrum, 28, both of 109 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Claypool man was sentenced to two years in the Kosciusko County Jail in Kosciusko County Circuit Court Monday, March 25, but will serve the remainder of the sentence on probation. Taylor Aaron Julian, 28, 2307 West CR 800S, Claypool, pleaded guilty to possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony.  According …read more.

INDIANA — Bob and Ida List of Bob List Photography recently attended the 100th-anniversary meeting of the Daguerre Club of Indiana in Nashville. The meeting coincided with the opening of the 100th Anniversary Gala Exhibit of the Daguerre Club at the Brown County Art Gallery. The exhibit will be on display until the end of …read more.

WARSAW — At 5:16 p.m. Saturday, March 23, a  2011 blue Ford F-350 driven by Jaiden M. Wade, 19, North Lighthouse Drive, Warsaw, was traveling northbound on Buffalo Street and was attempting to make a right turn onto Prairie Street. According to information provided in the police report, Wade took the corner too fast and swerved …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after touching a minor inappropriately. Mark Madell Brunner, 51, 2507 Westside Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with child molesting, a level 1 felony; and child molesting, a level 4 felony. On Jan. 11, an …read more.

INDIANA —  Nathan Leichty is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2019 legislative session, said State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen). Leichty, a resident of Bourbon, is the son of Brent and Teresa Leichty. He is a junior studying accounting as well as facility and event management at Grace College. …read more.

WARSAW — Almost exactly a year removed from the signing by Gov. Eric Holcomb to establish a fifth court in Kosciusko County, four candidates are finishing up the application process and awaiting news on who will be given the gavel of Kosciusko Superior Court 4. The following is the first of four profiles on the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian Academy will hold its eleventh annual community-wide food drive for Combined Community Services from March 25 to 29. Thanks to generous food donations from the community, LCA has collected over 114,000 pounds of food for people in need in Kosciusko County over the past decade. This year the entire student …read more.

MILFORD — The following is a list of upcoming activities at the Milford Public Library. Last Adult Reading Drawing Adults 18 and older can win prizes just by reading and filling out a bingo sheet! For each row on the bingo sheet, a participant can enter their name into a weekly drawing for a prize …read more.

WARSAW — 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 age …read more.

WARSAW — It is said that the library is everyone’s university. For a library, just like a university, is a promoter of knowledge. Libraries are major sources of information for society and they serve as the guardians of the public’s access to information. They have a role as an impartial source of information and ideas, …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 5:15 p.m. Saturday, March 23, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department and Lutheran EMS were called to the scene of an accident where a truck struck a house. The accident occurred at 104 East Prairie Street. According to initial information provided at the scene, the driver and occupant(s) of the vehicle were transported by …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library has many popular television series, both new and old, on DVD that are available for check-out. Series that are currently available at the library include “Petticoat Junction,” “A Place To Call Home,” “Rawhide, “Reba” and “Remington.” Several of the library’s television series such as “Mountain Men” haven’t circulated …read more.

WARSAW — The “By Their Hands” reception and exhibit was held Friday, March 22, in the gallery at rua, 108 E. Market St., Warsaw. The art exhibit featured works by artists of RedBird Art Studio, a program provided by Cardinal Services. The RedBird artists are all clients of Cardinal Services, located in Warsaw,  an organization …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — If you find yourself in a reading rut, why not participate in the Voyager Book Club? It meets at 10 a.m. Monday, March 25, at the North Webster Community Public Library. This book club challenges you to explore a variety of genres while letting you choose the book you want to read …read more.

So how did Kosciusko County’s legendary lady of local Republican politics get involved in the Scott Whitaker ordeal? That’s what City Councilman Jeff Grose was wondering Monday night. The former Indiana Mr. Basketball on Monday let loose on an arcing shot at the Warsaw City Council meeting as he simmered over what he believed had become …read more.

WARSAW — 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 age …read more.

CLAYPOOL — At approximately 5:45 a.m. Saturday, March 23, Lutheran EMS and Claypool Fire Department were called to the area of 4782 South SR 15, Claypool, to a two-vehicle accident. Officials on scene described the accident as a head-on collision and reported that the drivers of both vehicles were being transported by EMS. A medical …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The annual Home and Outdoor Show, sponsored by NIPSCO, is being held this weekend, March 22 to 24, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. The event began Friday, starting at noon and ending at 7 p.m. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 23, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

WARSAW — For some, it’s hard to argue that the closing of the old Owen’s on West Market Street in Warsaw creates a food desert since there is a bigger, newer version of the store just two miles to the east. But with the closing of the westside Owen’s on Thursday, shoppers in that part of …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA and the OrthoWorx Diversity Committee collaborated to draw an outstanding turnout for the first Diversity Discussion of 2019, titled “Faith for All: Understanding Global Religions and Their Practices,” recently held at the YMCA. Panelists elaborated on what individuals can do to change common misconceptions about each other and their …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after police say she stole items belonging to three separate people in the YMCA locker room. Brandie Elizabeth Swick, 32, 4492 East CR 600S, Warsaw, is being charged with three counts of theft, one a level 6 felony and two class A misdemeanors. On March 10, an officer with …read more.

By Darla McCammon This week brings hope to the heart. Why? The first day of spring arrives. The ice is off and our marsh is teeming once again with mallards, wood ducks, buffleheads, robins, red-winged blackbirds and even sandhill cranes. The herons have not returned to us as of yet, but we note and remark …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Three Warsaw Community High School juniors are selling bracelets and accepting donations in an effort to rescue children trapped in the sex trade industry.  Olivia Renier, Annie Wottring and Ellie Klotz are members of the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy where students are asked to create and complete a community service project, alone or in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Recently, OrthoCity Brewery and Smokehouse dedicated a percentage of one day’s profits to benefit the Warsaw Evening Optimist Club. These funds will be dedicated to empowering and encouraging young ladies through a newly-formed leadership academy. The Evening Optimist Club is a new club formed on Aug. 16, 2018, created by women and dedicated …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council discussed the potential for development at Winona Powder Coating during its meeting Thursday, March 21. Brian Bailey, Winona Powder Coating president; and Alan Tio, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO, were present at the meeting to discuss development within Winona Powder Coating. Bailey told the town council that …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — On March 20, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and the Indiana Arts Commission hosted a reception to celebrate the 2019 Hoosier women artists at the Statehouse. Stephanie McDairmant, Warsaw; and Brenda Stichter, Warsaw; were two of the 39 honorees whose artwork was selected to be displayed in the offices of several …read more.

SYRACUSE — A crew of a little more than a dozen Wawasee High School students, under the watchful eye of engineering teacher Allen Coblentz, is busy putting the finishing touches on two super mileage cars. Diesel and electric powered cars will be entered in the Shell Eco-marathon annual competition April 3-6 at the Sonoma Raceway …read more.

WARSAW — Students from the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition and the Baker Youth Club in Warsaw celebrated choosing a tobacco-free lifestyle by taking a #BeTheFirst pledge and participating in a game of Plinko on Wednesday, March 20. National Kick Butts Day is an annual day of youth activism organized by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free …read more.

MILFORD — The driver and several young passengers are safe and uninjured after the vehicle they were in went off the roadway and into a wetland area this morning, Friday, March 22. The accident occurred around 7:55 a.m. on Camp Mack Road, north of Waubee Beach, Milford. Milford Fire, Milford Police, Syracuse Police and Kosciusko …read more.