ETNA GREEN — Business at the Etna Green Town Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 12, focused on utility adjustments for town residents. Elizabeth Damron and her mother, Ronnie Horn, were present at the meeting in regards to a sewer line break underneath a residence. Damron presented her wastewater bill to the town council and asked for …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert recently celebrated the 100th day of school by spending time with Washington STEM Academy first-graders and reading to and with them. The students discussed the weather with Hoffert and the hopes of spring. Hoffert took the opportunity to discuss what being patient looks like. He discussed friendship and kindness …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department has released a detailed narrative of the incident involving Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker that is now being reviewed by Indiana State Police. The reckless driving police report, nearly two pages long, details Whitaker’s version of what happened after he began following a motorist in a blue Honda who he said …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools continues to evolve in its efforts to keep students, staff and the community secure in a world where advancements in digital technology have created some unintended consequences to the public safety. At the monthly work session of the school system’s board of trustees on Tuesday, Feb. 12, the board heard …read more.

WARSAW — A local artist has been doing her part to ensure that local school kids not only hone their artistic skills but perhaps learn a little history in the process. Erica Deuel of the Spoonful of Imagination Art Studio recently collaborated with Warsaw Community Schools and the Dekko Foundation to spearhead an art project …read more.

MILFORD — At the Feb. 11 meeting of the Milford Town Council, Steven Marquart, water operator and street superintendent, discussed two of the town’s major infrastructure projects for 2019. The projects involve paving, replacement of outdated water lines and the addition of hydrants. In 2018, Milford was awarded a Community Crossing grant of $117,643 to pave …read more.

WARSAW — Starting March 12, 2019, The Beaman Home Outreach Program will partner with the Warsaw Goodwill Career Center and have office hours at that location from 1-4 p.m. every Tuesday. The partnership will help Beaman Home outreach case managers reach more survivors of trauma, domestic abuse and sexual assault and provide services to them including …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools board of trustees applauded the efforts of an area financial institution for its continued support of one of the school district’s technology-geared programs. The board presented representatives of Teacher’s Credit Union with a certificate of appreciation for the company’s ongoing support of robotics at Washington STEM Academy. “We’re recognizing …read more.

WARSAW — During its meeting Tuesday, Feb. 12, the Board of Aviation Commissioners focused on future projects for Warsaw Municipal Airport through an in-depth discussion on runways, roadways, and rehabilitation. Airport Manager Nick King presented the engineer’s report on behalf of Ken Ross, NGC Aviation Consultants. King and Ross held a conference call with the …read more.

WARSAW — Are you one of the 80 million adults across our country dealing with high blood pressure? Less than half of that number are able to keep their blood pressure under control, despite having access to quality health care and medication, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Welcome to the YMCA’s Blood Pressure …read more.

WARSAW — The birthplace renovations at Kosciusko Community Hospital are completed and KCH welcomes the community to an open house celebration from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 2101 E. DuBois Drive, Warsaw. The community is welcome to stop by the birthplace for a tour to see the new accommodations, along with updates …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — During the Kosciusko Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held today, Feb. 12, board members heard a petition from Webster Lodge to allow housing for specialized clients in a commercial district. Attorney Steven Snyder represented the lodge, which is located at 811 S. Main St., North Webster. Snyder joked that the motel is currently …read more.

MILFORD —  Milford Town Council officially learned of the impending departure of Town Marshal Travis Marsh at its monthly public meeting Monday evening, Feb. 11. Referring to the news as “bittersweet,” Marsh submitted his letter of resignation, which will become effective March 11 or 31, depending upon when a replacement can be found. Marsh has …read more.

SYRACUSE — A lot of things are happening at Rose Home in Syracuse — most of them new. On Saturday, Feb. 9, the ministry, now known as Rose Garden Recovery Community to reflect the expansion of its services, held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for its newest facility, a graduate home located in …read more.

WARSAW — Shortly after 2:30 p.m. today, Feb. 12, Kosciusko County Deputies were dispatched to 3501 West CR 100N, Warsaw, for a possible theft. The caller reported that Dylan Stimeling, 24, had taken a crossbow from the residence and left the scene. Indiana Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Matthew Maher responded to the area and …read more.

WARSAW — On April 25, Heartline Pregnancy Center’s annual Gathering of Hope banquet will take place at the Winona Heritage Room in Winona Lake. In 2018, the event drew a record 250 guests, and that number is expected to increase this year. The guest speaker, Melissa Coles, is the birth mother featured in the short …read more.

WARSAW — The new Dunkin’ Donuts location in Warsaw will have a soft opening Monday, Feb. 18, with a grand opening ceremony to be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 1. The franchise famous for its donuts and coffee is located at 2234 E. Center St., Warsaw. The Warsaw location will be the third Next Gen …read more.

PIERCETON — A brief Pierceton Town Council meeting Monday, Feb. 11, focused on the continuing discussion of unsafe buildings in the town, while also tabling a discussion on land parcels for the council’s March meeting. In previous meetings, the council has discussed three properties in town limits that require repairs and alterations. Property owner Brad …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — If Monday’s overnight ice storm was not enough, Kosciusko County will see more winter weather beginning this afternoon and continuing through Wednesday, Feb. 13, according to the National Weather Service in North Webster. The heavy coating of ice led to increasing fog this afternoon, which will be joined by a chance of …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Trisha Steger to their staff as the new member relations manager and Main Street coordinator. In her role, Trisha will develop new members and partnerships, while also building and maintaining relationships with existing members. She will also assist with the mission of Warsaw Community Development Corporation, to …read more.

SYRACUSE — While the snowmobile races were cancelled, Chautauqua-Wawasee is able to bring the Winter Carnival’s Ice Fishing Derby to Oakwood Resort this Saturday, Feb. 16.

WARSAW — The developer behind a future John Deere dealership along US 30 in Warsaw made more progress in its plans Monday night, Feb. 11, before the Warsaw Plan Commission. Everything, that is, but a proposed road name. Officials announced late last year plans to construct a John Deere commercial development in part of the …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation, in partnership with the city of Warsaw, recently purchased a new tractor for downtown Warsaw that will be used to help with sidewalk snow removal, among other tasks. Warsaw Community Development strives to develop Warsaw’s Central Business District through investments in people, buildings, businesses, and land. For more information …read more.

WARSAW — Emergency response teams, as well as city and county street and highway department employees, are working feverishly Tuesday, Feb. 12 to counteract the negative effects of a rare weather anomaly that happens only a few times a year, if at all. With temperatures hovering below, at and slightly above freezing, coupled with the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township advisory boards Monday evening, Feb. 11, unanimously approved $38,000 for the purchase of a new pickup truck for the fire department. The truck currently in service, a 2004 two-wheel-drive Chevrolet pickup, was donated to the department about 12 years ago. The new truck, a 2019 four-wheel-drive Dodge RAM, is …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library had an eventful January, with several weather-related closings as well as the beginning of a new “fine-free” era. “We did go fine-free on Jan. 2 and there have been no problems reported,” said Library Director Ann Zydek during the monthly meeting of the library’s board of trustees on …read more.

WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer has asked Indiana State Police to review an alleged incident involving Police Chief Scott Whitaker and a man. The allegation came to light as a result of a report by ABC 57, a South Bend TV station, which contends Whitaker confronted a unnamed motorist who he believed might have been …read more.

By Darla McCammon Continuing our series about the artist Camille Pissarro, we find he is labeled today as an Impressionist. Art critics also consider his contributions to the history of art as Neo-Impressionistic. Both of these terms simply mean the artists who favor this type of painting are generally giving us a fresh and brief …read more.

LEESBURG — In the continuing saga of sewer issues, Derek Tenney of Tenney & Sons, Warsaw, provided an update, including a power point presentation, at the Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, Feb. 11. Tenney informed board members that recorders are being monitored by H&G Services, Elkhart, and NIPSCO to measure the power system at …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet is announcing the appointment of Dr. Pamela Puryear as senior vice president, chief human resources officer. Puryear, who most recently served as senior vice president and chief talent officer at Pfizer, will report directly to Zimmer Biomet President and CEO Bryan Hanson. ‘We’re excited to bring on Dr. Puryear, a dynamic, innovative …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County has been under a travel watch since 5 a.m. this morning, Feb. 12, due to extremely icy conditions. A travel watch means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a watch, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and …read more.

WARSAW – Jefferson swept both the boys and girls games Monday night to reign as Warsaw Elementary Basketball City Championship winners.

By Darla McCammon The clock is universally recognized when we think of the New Year. Have you made your resolutions yet? The clock painting reminds us of passing time and our wish to stretch it. Do you recognize the work of the artist who painted it? Most Americans will recognize the work of artist Norman …read more.