ETNA GREEN — Etna Green, the only town by that name in the United States, is home to approximately 500 residents. Located 13 miles west of Warsaw, Etna Green has several businesses, parks, and restaurants. But the town is also home to the Etna Green Museum, a single-room building at Heritage Park containing sports memorabilia, …read more.

FORT WAYNE — At Go Ivy Day, area high school students will have the opportunity to learn more about Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne. They will tour the campus, learn about admissions requirements, meet with faculty from various program areas, get the facts on financial aid and paying for college, connect with current and …read more.

KCCVB Executive Director Jill Boggs, far left, shows off the Best Visitor Guide award. KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission approved two grant requests during the meeting held Wednesday, March 13. Alan Tio, CEO of KEDco, requested a $25,000 grant to fund a content creation project with Issue Media Group for …read more.

WINONA LAKE — SYM Financial Advisors is pleased to welcome Kris Black, CPA, and Jonathan Slocum, CFP, as its newest partners. Black serves as SYM’s Chief Financial Officer. She earned a Bachelor of Science in business accounting from Indiana University Bloomington and is a certified public accountant. She joined SYM in 2012. Black is a …read more.

WARSAW — Despite Timothy Eugene Rottger’s apology to the court and victim, Kosciusko County Superior 1 Judge David Cates wasn’t convinced the 44-year-old is taking responsibility for his actions. Rottger, 10018 N. 400E, Syracuse, was sentenced for rape, a level 3 felony, Thursday, March 14. The crime occurred Dec. 7, 2017, at his Syracuse home. “I …read more.

WARSAW — “I suggest you watch who you hang out with … opportunity to show me you can move on.” Those were the final comments Kosciusko County Superior Court Judge David Cates made to Mason Mauk 17, 1049 Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, during Mauk’s sentencing Thursday morning, March 14. Mauk, who was waived to adult …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Etna Green Town Council President Todd Slabaugh has announced his resignation. In an e-mail sent to local media organizations and Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan, Slabaugh said the following: “After months of thoughtful consideration, I am hereby submitting my resignation as the town council president of Etna Green effective …read more.

MISHAWAKA — The Bethel College Theatre Department will present “The Drowsy Chaperone” at 7:30 p.m. March 28, 29 and 30, with a matinee at 1 p.m. March 30, in the Everest-Rohrer Auditorium on Bethel’s campus. The March 29 performance will be interpreted for the deaf community. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and …read more.

“Hello, Mrs. Schue!” That is what Julia Schue hears whenever she is out and about in Warsaw. Whether it be at the grocery store, the dentist’s office or on a simple walk, Schue’s former third grade students always make a point to greet her. While they have grown and changed drastically, hearing them call to …read more.

WARSAW — The Old Jail Museum is featuring an exhibit of uniforms and memorabilia from county military personnel to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.  In addition, correspondence from armed forces personnel sent home to their families will be on display, and films of draftees leaving for service can be viewed and a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board held a planning session with the neighbors of Laudeman Park Monday evening, March 11. Pat Brown from SiteScapes was present to assist in the planning and gathering of input from the neighbors, which will be put into a conceptual plan to bring to the next meeting. “What do you want to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has declared a wind advisory for Kosciusko County from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14.  Southwest winds of 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph can be expected from late Thursday morning into the early evening hours. These strong winds will not …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — Emergency Management Agency Director Ed Rock has announced that Kosciusko County will conduct the statewide tornado drills at 10:15 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. If the drill is postponed due to weather, the drill will be moved to March 20. Every year, on average, Indiana is hit by 21 tornados. Too often …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Fort Wayne man is facing felony charges for his alleged involvement with a burglary that occurred in Kosciusko County.  Rocky Dewayne O’Connell, 34, 3626 Stellhorn Road, Fort Wayne, is being charged with burglary, a level 4 felony; theft, a level 6 felony; fraud on a financial institution, a level 5 felony; forgery, …read more.

WARSAW — Each month, a staff member of Warsaw Community Schools is profiled during the monthly meeting of the corporation’s board of trustees. Historically, central office personnel have been the focus of these presentations. According to Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert, such presentations will be expanded in the future to feature staff from throughout the school …read more.

From left, Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker, Officer Ross Minear and Officer Jason Dobbins. WARSAW — In two months, the political winds appear to have shifted for Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer and the seven Republican city council members. On Jan. 10, the Republican mayor was joined in a show of force as he and six …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Human Resources Association will hold its 2019 annual conference on Friday, April 26. Ron Lewis will be back by popular demand for two sessions on trust and conflict resolution. There will also be four breakout sessions with topics such as misconceptions of millennials, stay interviews, veterans in the workplace and medical …read more.

WARSAW — Students at Washington STEM Academy have been recognized in recent years for their robotics savvy and Tuesday night, March 12 was no exception. However, there appears to be more to a STEM education than just maneuvering LEGOs with remote controls. While the academy was once again the beneficiary of a grant from a …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana Business Opportunity Partners will be holding its seventh annual “spring bling” bazaar and charity quarter paddle auction for The Magical Meadows on March 23 at the Baker Youth Club in Warsaw. In addition, iBOP members have also donated an item from their individual businesses to a raffle basket valued at over $130 …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Aviation Commissioners discussed communication with the Federal Aviation Administration and approved a hangar lease during its meeting Tuesday, March 12. Ken Ross, NGC Aviation Consultants, started the meeting by providing the board with updates on the FAA’s thoughts regarding the airport’s upcoming projects. These projects include rehabilitation for Runway 1836, …read more.

  WARSAW — SYM Financial Advisors is pleased to announce the promotion of Tami Hartman, FPQPTM, to the role of lead trader and that Shane Bradley has earned his Master’s Degree. Hartman joined SYM in 2014 and a Client Service Representative and earned the Client First Service Award in 2017. Bradley recently earned a Master’s Degree …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council’s wastewater woes continued at its Monday, March 11, meeting as member Joellen Free enumerated the reasons it decided to raise the utility’s monthly rate. Users can expect an average rate of $46.50, up from $43.12, the amount decided upon in 2016, when it was raised for the first time in nearly …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Webster Lodge was denied an exception of allowing a motel for specialized clients in a commercial district during the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on March, 12. The proposed use of the Webster Lodge, 811 S. Main St., would provide housing for men recently off of alcohol or drug treatment. The program, …read more.

SYRACUSE — After being denied the first time, Mercedes Pratt rewrote a grant request for heart rate monitors and the second try proved to be successful. Pratt, a PE teacher at Milford School, was awarded a $35,000 grant from the K-21 Foundation for heart rate monitors to be used at all three elementary schools and …read more.

WARSAW  — Diagnostic imaging at Kosciusko Community Hospital now includes greater options for MRI, also known as magnetic resonance imaging. A new high-field, open MRI system is available at the Beyer Building, which is located at 1205 Provident Drive in Warsaw. “The new technology combines unparalleled comfort for patients with powerful technology and an ultra-fast …read more.

WARSAW — Grace College and Warsaw Community Church welcomed players and coaches from 16 programs at the NCCAA Basketball Championships banquet Tuesday night.

CLAYPOOL — Grace women’s basketball players took a timeout with students at Claypool Elementary Tuesday afternoon.

WARSAW — In his eighth year as mayor, Joe Thallemer has seen substantial growth and efforts to accommodate and accentuate continued growth, but says there is more to do. The two-term mayor of Warsaw, who is vying for another term in office this year, outlined his vision in a 33-minute State of the City address …read more.

PIERCETON — Communication among town employees was the focus of discussion at the Pierceton Town Council meeting Monday, March 11. Council Member Tom Barker addressed Town Marshal Tim Sammons and Town Manager Chip Hill about a police vehicle that was involved in an accident sometime in late January. Sammons told the council that an officer …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Nestled in the trees, the Owl’s Nest, on the north side of North Webster, provided an idyllic setting for the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce awards dinner Monday evening, March 11. Chamber members and guests enjoyed a catered meal after a social time while bidding on many silent auction items donated …read more.

WARSAW — After well over a year of intermittent operation coupled with massive amounts of downtime, Warsaw Community Public Library’s new limited use, limited application elevator may be arriving at the facility sometime on Tuesday, March 12. “If you look, you can see how close we are for the new LULA, out in the hallway,” …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Around 1:45 p.m. today, March 12, emergency responders were dispatched to a working barn fire at 6721 West CR 650N, Etna Green. Atwood Fire Department worked the scene with a full assist from Plain Township Fire Department and a tanker and manpower assist from Etna Green Fire Department. Also assisting at the scene …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission met Monday, March 11, to discuss how to meet the needs of an unidentified business currently expressing interest in one of Milford’s two TIF districts annexed for industrial development. Doug Ruch, who is also town council president, stressed the potential development remains in the “preliminary stages” and declined to hazard …read more.

MILFORD — At the Monday, March 11, meeting of Milford Town Council, Camp Alexander Mack’s Executive Director Gene Hollenberg reopened discussions on extending wastewater service from Milford to Camp Mack. As Hollenberg reminded the council, Camp Mack started extension talks in spring 2018, after studies showed a dire need to replace an overtaxed septic system. At …read more.

WARSAW —  Do you own a restaurant or work in the food service industry? Indiana law requires that each food service establishment have one certified food handler on staff and this food handler is responsible for all periods of the food establishment’s operation. To help local food service establishments meet this requirement, Purdue Extension Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — An opening reception and exhibit titled “By Their Hands” will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 22, in the gallery at rua, 108 E. Market St., Warsaw. The art exhibit will feature works by artists of RedBird Art Studio, a program provided by Cardinal Services. “By Their Hands” exhibit will …read more.

LEESBURG — Bringing consistency to the town’s ordinance fine system was the main topic at the Leesburg town council meeting held Monday, March 11. A complaint last month by two residents regarding an ongoing issue with barking dogs led to a review of the town’s ordinances and penalties. Council members have been cracking down on …read more.

WARSAW — In order to equip students just entering their teenage years, Warsaw Community Schools 7th-grade students will be shown the film “Screenagers,” on March 22. This date is a makeup date due to weather cancellations on the dates of previous showings. The film focuses on the challenges of growing up and raising children during a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, March 11, unanimously approved a $45,000 appropriation for the purchase of five SCBAs and 18 oxygen bottles to replace the fire department’s present 10-year-old inventory as recommended by National Fire Protection Association guidelines. “This will complete the cycle of SCBA replacements we began three years ago,” said …read more.

WARSAW — An inmate of the Kosciusko County Jail is dead after an apparent overdose occurred inside the jail on Saturday, March 9. Jail officers discovered Dennis Edward McCrory, 39, unconscious around 8 p.m. and began to perform CPR. A 911 call was made and emergency responders with Lutheran EMS arrived on scene and helped …read more.

WARSAW – As the two-pronged lawsuit against the Kosciusko County Fair Board continues into its second year, officials say their finances are very limited. The board, on Monday, March 11, focused on a list of upcoming fundraisers and other programs as it prepared for a second consecutive 4-H fair this summer without the benefit of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Lakeland Youth Center’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance was once again a hit with daughters and their dads. Held Saturday, March 9, at Oakwood’s Event Center, 361 dads and daughters came out on a rainy night to enjoy dancing, making a craft, a nacho bar and an ice cream sundae bar. There was also …read more.

By Darla McCammon This week we will catch up with the series we began on Camille Pissarro. If you recall, the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) drove Pissarro and his family to move from their home in Louveciennes, France, to a small village across the channel to a home near London. This location, 77A Westow Hill in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A traffic stop for expired plates led to two people being arrested for dealing methamphetamine and other criminal charges. Savannah Dannielle Madis Olinger, 18, homeless; and Branden Trey Clupper Reese, 22, 6473 W. SR 14, Silver Lake, are both being charged with dealing methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is excited to offer “Get Schooled Tour Assembly” during the school day on Friday, March 22. This interactive convocation will take place at the Performing Arts Center. Students in grades 6, 8, 9-12 will learn more about what experts are calling “The Selfie Generation.” This assembly is being sponsored by K-21, …read more.

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WARSAW — Lincoln Elementary School third-grade students recently dedicated their time and crafting skills toward enriching the lives of others. Third-grade students spent time crafting flower pens and writing notes on magnetic notepads for the residents of Mason Health & Rehabilitation Center. Students delivered the pens and notepads to each resident as well as to nursing …read more.

WARSAW – After living near Des Moines, Iowa, most of her life and in Shanghai, China for a two-year stint, Roxanne Coffelt said transitioning to a life in Warsaw took some getting used to. She and her family moved to Warsaw nearly 15 years ago and she recalls being struck by the lack of diversity …read more.

  WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau recently recognized Staci Young, assistant to the Mayor, City of Warsaw, for six years of service on its board of directors. Young served on the search committee to hire executive director Jill Boggs in 2015 and as secretary for three years. “Staci’s participation as a board …read more.

WARSAW — Among the agenda items for the March 6 regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission in Warsaw was a rezoning petition for the Wawasee Community School Corporation. The school corporation wants to rezone a portion of the property its bus garage is located on off Kern Road, south of CR …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A North Webster man is facing charges after police say a food fight involving flap jacks escalated in front of several small children. Adrian Arvell James Petrucci, 33, 601 W. Elm St., North Webster, is charged with domestic battery with a child younger than 16 present, a level 6 felony, and domestic …read more.

WARSAW — The breast cancer treatment journey, from initial diagnosis through medical care and beyond, can be overwhelming. That’s why the KCH Cancer Care Center and Pink Ribbon Connection are collaborating to give breast cancer patients the support they need through peer counseling.  Peer counselors provide breast cancer patients with an understanding ear, support and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Center has revived one of its most successful fundraisers and named it after a long time supporter, Jon Sroufe. The Sroufe Memorial Shrimp Stag Men’s Night Out will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the center, 301 N. Main St. A grand prize of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The K21 Health Foundation is proud to announce a grant of $1 million toward the future home of Cardinal Services, Inc. at 500 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. The award will help fulfill Cardinal’s vision of creating The Ability Center, a place that will welcome people of all abilities to learn, work and socialize in …read more.

WARSAW — This morning, school staff at Madison Elementary School implemented a precautionary lockout after the discovery of live ammunition at the location. Although no weapon was discovered, school personnel immediately implemented safety protocols to ensure student and staff safety. All kids in the building as well as all bags were searched through the use …read more.

[weaver_youtube KdgFE1gtxrA rel=0]   WARSAW — An early morning accident on East US 30 and CR 200N was captured on video. Chad Laughlin, R&B Car Company, Warsaw, provided Ink Free News with the video. Two semis were traveling east on US 30 around 6:30 a.m. today, March 11, when a semi driven by R. Cotner, 64, Winamac, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — An Akron man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court today, March 11, after officers responded to a drug overdose that also resulted in the discovery of inappropriate images involving children on a phone. Andrew James Mitterling, 27, 8719 W. CR 1250S, Akron, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a narcotic drug …read more.

MILFORD — “Planting the Future” is the theme of Camp Mack’s Capital Campaign. The campaign was announced Friday, March 8, during the Camp Mack annual dinner. The campaign has a goal to raise $1.1 million by the end of 2021. Already $542,671.39 has been raised toward that goal. The capital campaign was heard by more …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® will extend its rich history of community involvement by awarding three Kosciusko County students each a $1,000 college scholarship in 2019. KBOR has awarded $75,000 in scholarships since 1993 to foster and invest in tomorrow’s Kosciusko County leaders. This scholarship is specifically designed to assist bright and motivated students …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 9:33 a.m. on Monday, March 11, officials at Warsaw Community Schools received a notification from staff at Madison Elementary School of a potential safety concern. As per safety protocols, a precautionary lockout has been initiated to allow administrators and police to conduct an investigation. The lockout status allows classroom activities to continue …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court today, March 11, to six years at the Indiana Department of Corrections, with two years suspended on formal probation, after fleeing from officers while having methamphetamine in his vehicle. Michael Lee Manges, 33, 6847 E. CR 1120N, Syracuse, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — On Jan. 31, Kosciusko County announced its designation as an Indiana Healthy Community at the 107th Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce annual chamber awards dinner. This recognized them as a community that is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of its citizens through the Wellness Council of Indiana’s Indiana Healthy Community …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Wawasee Iron Pride Robotics won the Indiana VEX Robotics State Championships in smashing style, bringing home four trophies against Indiana’s 60 best teams Saturday, March 9, at Lucas Oil Stadium. Wawasee competed with more teams than any other school at the event and made its mark on the tournament with teams 574C, 574D, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Topeka man was recently arrested after a nursing home noticed he was making unauthorized charges to his elderly father-in-law’s bank account. Steven Brian Goodman, 37, 335 E. North St. 38, Topeka, is being charged with exploitation of an endangered adult, a level 6 felony, and four counts of theft, level 6 felonies. …read more.

WARSAW — Each quarter, Altrusa Club members enjoy a program meeting to learn more about what is going on in the community to determine if and how they can help. On March 7, members heard from Rebecca Bazzoni, founder of Joe’s Kids, Warsaw; and her son, Nick, a junior at Warsaw Community High School and …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library is currently working on having its old microfilm, pictures, documents and other Mentone history digitized. This is a work in progress, and will take some time. But the goal is to make them available in a catalog so that patrons can peruse at their own convenience on personal computers, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — For genealogy enthusiasts who love to network, North Webster Community Public Library will host an all day genealogy session beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13. Family historians are encouraged to bring their laptop computers to the library that day and share their genealogy website subscriptions and other resources with fellow genealogists. …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.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The subject of the North Manchester Historical Society’s March program will be the USS Indiana (SSN 789): its Christening and Commissioning. The program will be conducted by guest speaker Doug Lehman. Lehman is a retired U.S. Navy captain. He is a Wabash native and has been practicing as a lawyer in Wabash since …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Information for the 2019 NCCAA National Basketball Championships at Grace College.

MARION — Tippecanoe Valley ran into unbeaten, No. 1-ranked Delta in the late Marion Regional semifinal Saturday afternoon, and the Vikings bowed out of the state tournament with a 54-28 loss.

KOSCIUSKO — Most smoke alarms need a new battery at least once a year. What better way to remember when the batteries were replaced by choosing a memorable occasion or time. The change to Daylight Saving Time is a perfect time to switch those old batteries with new. With the change to Daylight Saving Time …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana had declared a wind advisory for Kosciusko County from midnight tonight, March 9, until 8 a.m. Sunday, March 10. Winds from the southwest will gust to 45 mph late tonight. Scattered tree and power line damage is possible. Unsecured outdoor objects will be blown around.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library will hold the following events in March: Drag Yourself Into The Library Just when the mornings were nice to wake up to, the library staff is adapting to a day that begins an hour earlier. Mornings at the Syracuse Library begin at 10:30 a.m. with preschool families going to …read more.

SYRACUSE — “They’re creepy and they’re kooky. Mysterious and spooky. They’re all together ooky. The Addams family.” And don’t forget the click of the fingers to go with the theme song for the mid—1960s TV show “The Addams Family.” For its spring musical, Wawasee High School is presenting “The Addams Family,” a well known TV …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor March is “National Reading Month.” Founded to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss, the favorite author of millions of children, it gives kids and teens a chance to improve their reading skills and make reading a daily habit. National Reading Month is an excellent opportunity for parents to spend more …read more.

To suggest fallout from Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker’s situation has become hyper-politicized might be an understatement. Consider the following events as city officials dealt with criticism of the chief’s handling of a confusing set of circumstances on Jan. 25 and two officers who were each suspended Friday in connection with the incident. After Monday night’s City Council …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 Lakeland Art Center and Gallery will host an art reception for the students of Warsaw Middle Schools from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at 302 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Come enjoy the art created by the very talented youth of Warsaw, meet the artists, meet their teachers and enjoy a …read more.

WARSAW — In what some could say was a classic example of government overreach, the U.S. banned the production of industrial hemp in 1937 with the Marihuana Tax Act — likely because the plant was affiliated with its intoxicating cousin, marijuana, — and despite the fact that industrial hemp doesn’t contain enough of the active …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Most smoke alarms need a new battery at least once a year. What better way to remember when the batteries were replaced by choosing a memorable occasion or time. The change to daylight saving time is a perfect time to switch those old batteries with new. With the change to daylight saving time …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Detectives are working with U.S. Embassy Officials in Croatia to help a Warsaw business resolve a fraud and deception case involving over $250,000. An official with HAAS Multigrind LLC, Warsaw, which is owned by HAAS SchleifmaschinenGmBH, Trossingen, Germany, contacted Warsaw Police around March 6, reporting the location had been defrauded of …read more.

  WINONA LAKE — A North Manchester man is facing charges after a high-speed pursuit that began in Winona Lake. Jason Patrick Spriggs, 36, 802 W. Thorn St., North Manchester, is being charged with resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony; obstruction of justice, a level 6 felony; driving while suspended, a class A misdemeanor; …read more.

WARSAW – Concerns over the anticipated lack of parking for homeowners near a community football field along Market Street were voiced Thursday night at a public meeting. Phase two of the East Market Street reconstruction project is set to begin Monday, March 11, and the design will mirror the first phase in every way, according …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Kiwanis Club will be hosting an all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, March 16. The event is being held at Milford Community Building, 111 S. Main St. Breakfast will be hot off the griddle starting at 7 and will wrap up at 11 a.m. The breakfast is St. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after officers discovered more than 40 grams of meth in his vehicle. Walter Alan Vitalone Jr., 55, 221 N. Columbia St. Apt. E., Warsaw, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class …read more.

Deputy Chief Bryan Sherwin delivers a report and recommendation to suspend two officers Friday to the Board of Works and Safety. WARSAW — Information that came to light in Friday’s disciplinary recommending two Warsaw Police officers be suspended outlines numerous alleged efforts by them to obtain and share body cam video they apparently believed put …read more.

NAPPANEE — American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, will host a benefit bingo event from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10, to raise money for a local family whose daughter is in the hospital. The event, which includes a 50-50 raffle, pull-tab drawings for a commemorative signed Bears football and tickets …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is pleased to announce the fourth annual Grace College and The Village at Winona Festival of Music. Running from March through December this year, the festival will feature local choruses and returning ensembles, as well as musicians brand new to the festival. Sweetwater Sound will join Grace College, The Village …read more.

WARSAW — At the Oakwood Board of Regents meeting held Thursday, March 7, Oakwood Sexton Hal Heagy announced that Board Member Dave Baumgartner will no longer be serving on the board. According to Heagy, Baumgartner sent an email stating he will be moving to the North Webster area at the end of March and can …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Michael and Rebecca Kubacki are partnering with Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw to fund a scholarship aimed at Kosciusko County residents with Latino heritage. The scholarship awards a recipient $5,000 for one year to be renewed for $5,000 in the second year if the student remains in good standing at …read more.

WARSAW — Two Warsaw Police Department officers each face 10-day suspensions without pay for a list of violations in connections to the sharing of body cam video involving Police Chief Scott Whitaker’s investigation of an apparent reckless driving incident on Jan. 25. The city Board of Works and Safety accepted recommendations on Friday, March 8, from …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed 10 permits and approved a permit transfer for a new Mentone restaurant during its meeting Thursday, March 7. Elisabeth Thompson, Mentone, was present at the meeting for the transfer. The permit is being transferred from Bulldog Saloon. According to Thompson, Bulldog Saloon was in possession of …read more.

WARSAW — A grant-funded project at Warsaw Community Schools is being conceived with the purpose of providing the gift of mobility to area youngsters who are physically impaired, according to a WCS press release. Abbi Richcreek, and engineering and technology and Project Lead The Way teacher at Edgewood Middle School, reported Thursday, March 7, that …read more.

  WARSAW — Lutheran Health Network KCH welcomes guest speaker Dr. Rudy Kachmann, neurosurgeon and wellness expert to the KCH medical campus at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, in the KCH Administration Classroom. Dr. Kachmann will present a lecture titled,  Sitting Disease: The New Smoking — How To Avoid It.  Community members are welcome to attend. …read more.

MILFORD — Located in the northern Indiana town of Milford, The Papers Incorporated has been a family owned and operated business founded in 1939 when Arch Baumgartner took over the reins of The Milford Mail. The Papers has evolved into a diverse combination of newspaper, magazine publications and commercial printing now run by Arch’s son, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee FFA will have its annual member auction Thursday, March 14, in the lecture room at Wawasee High School in Syracuse. A light dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. in the lecture room with the auction to follow. FFA members are “auctioned” to local businesses and individuals as a fundraiser for FFA. …read more.

WARSAW — A man with addresses listed as both Noblesville and Warsaw was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 Thursday, March 7. Daniel Emerson, 61, with addresses on file of 5640 Flinchum Way, Noblesville, and 214 N. McKinley St., Warsaw, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft, one a level 6 felony and the other …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Phil Metcalf, president of the Board of Trustees of North Webster Community Public Library, along with the entire board, announces the kick-off of a community fundraising campaign for the construction of a new library facility. The goal is to raise $500,000. The North Webster Library has obtained ownership of the south end …read more.

MILFORD — A Syracuse woman is facing counterfeiting charges after police say she tried to use four bogus $20 bills to make a purchase in a Milford store. Tia Shae Calland, 28, 516 Prairie Drive, Syracuse, is charged with counterfeiting, a level 6 felony. According to officers with the Milford Police Department, an employee with …read more.