WINONA LAKE — Jalen Williams, a Grace College sophomore from South Bend, was one of 30 Hoosier students honored at the annual “Realizing the Dream” banquet on Nov. 2 in Indianapolis. The event is organized by Independent Colleges of Indiana, of which Grace College is a part. Each of the honorees is a sophomore student …read more.

WARSAW — A Milford man received a suspended sentence on Monday, Nov. 25, for his involvement in a 2016 burglary. Galen Wayne Miller, 27, 10898 N. CR 650W, Milford, was charged with burglary, a level 5 felony. A charge of theft was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. On Nov. 15, 2016, an officer …read more.

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WARSAW – The holidays came a little early for Warsaw city taxpayers on Monday, Nov. 25. That’s when Mayor Joe Thallemer informed City Council that the state had confirmed the city tax rate would drop nearly ten cents next year. The rate will drop from 1.2797 to 1.1822 per $100 of assessed value. The reduction …read more.

GOSHEN – The Goshen Soccer Academy hopes to bring not just athletics, but community together through the new facility near Goshen High School.

WARSAW — JB’s doors open at 9 a.m. this Friday with below wholesale savings on brand name top quality furniture and accessories storewide! Coffee and end tables from $9 brand new 1/2 off select Flexsteel reclining Sofas 1/2 off regular prices on select recliners by Flexsteel, Home Stretch and Southern Motion All innerspring mattresses are …read more.

Pictured, from left, are attorney Steve Snyder, Board President Tom Allen, Wildman Builders representative Josh Salsgiver, and Board Member Tammy Dalton, reviewing site plans for the proposed detached garage.   WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals approved both of the items of business discussed at the meeting held tonight, Nov. 25. The first …read more.

SYRACUSE — For those looking for a unique fun-filled Christmas family activity, Chautauqua-Wawasee plans to celebrate an Old Fashioned Christmas at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. The celebration is open to the public, free of charge, no registration is required. The event will be held outdoors on the …read more.

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers. WARSAW — A Pierceton man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 Monday, Nov. 25, on a charge he received after inappropriately touching a child during a supervised visit in March.  Daniel Joseph Anderson II, 32, 3104 E. Wooster Road 29, …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department, with a full assist from Leesburg Fire Department, responded to a house fire shortly after 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at 303 S. West St. Milford Police Department heard the initial call and responded, observing flames coming out of a window. It wasn’t long before flames shot up into the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council President Lisa Strombeck said, “It felt like a Hallmark movie. I want to thank the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce and the local businesses that participated on behalf of the town council. Also thanks to the street department for hanging the lights and banners. What a great …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees will hold a meeting at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, regarding the potential impact of residential TIFs on WCS and the Warsaw area. During its Nov. 12 meeting, the school board discussed a meeting they planned to have with Mayor Joe Thallemer, Plan Director Jeremy Skinner …read more.

WARSAW — A Cromwell man faces four felony charges following a police pursuit near Lake Wawasee Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20. Tristen L. Terry, 34, 9688 East Excalibur Place, Cromwell, was charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; two counts of resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony; and criminal recklessness while …read more.

ETNA GREEN — One person was injured after a two-vehicle accident on Old Road 30, near CR 800W, Etna Green Monday afternoon. At approximately 12:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, Etna Township Fire and Rescue Services responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving a semi and a passenger car. Initial dispatch reports said a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Geoff Walmer, the principal of Wawasee High School, was named Assistant Principal of the Year for District Two for the 2018-19 school year while he was still at Warsaw Community High School. Walmer received the award during the luncheon for the Indiana Association of School Principals Assistant Principals Conference Friday, Nov. 22, in …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man received a three-year suspended sentence on Monday, Nov. 25, for dealing more than one gram of methamphetamine in a controlled drug purchase. Thaddeus Gerald Tharp, 38, 608 S. Columbia St., Warsaw, was charged with dealing methamphetamine, a level 5 felony. A charge of possession of methamphetamine was dismissed as part …read more.

WARSAW — The engineering and technology departments of Edgewood Middle School, Lakeview Middle School, and Warsaw Area Career Center recently announced plans to jointly host the Warsaw Robotics Blended VEX VRC State Qualifier tournament. The Tower Takeover event will take place on Jan. 18. Doors will open for the event at 7:30 a.m., with registration …read more.

WARSAW – Freezing temps won’t be a problem this week, but the lead-in to Thanksgiving will be windy and rainy. The National Weather Service predicts an increasing chance of rain on Tuesday and a 60 percent chance of rain Wednesday and Wednesday night. The forecast for Monday, Nov. 25 predicts partly sunny skies and high …read more.

WARSAW – Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Master Naturalists program recently celebrated the graduation of its 2019 class, according to Darci Zolman, SWCD Program Director. Of the 21 participants, 16 completed the required 24 hours of classroom/fieldwork and passed the test with 70% or better. Six members have also fulfilled the mandatory 24 …read more.

AKRON – Hall of Fame announcer Rita Price will be honored Wednesday during the Valley-Warsaw boys basketball game.

From the files of Kosciusko County Historical Society: Editor’s note: This is column will appear a few times a month on Monday mornings. Nov. 25, 1969 —The owners of farms that have been in their families for a century or more to a certain degree live closer to the past. If they also live in the …read more.

  LEESBURG — At approximately 3:35 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, Plain Township Fire Department and Atwood Fire Department were called to the area of 3422 West CR 600N, Leesburg to a fully engulfed vehicle fire. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Wilson, who was at the scene, said the fire started in the engine compartment. All …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library announced its news for the week of Nov. 25-29. Bell Memorial Public Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving, The library will be open during regular business hours on Saturday, Nov. 30, said a news release from Bell Memorial Public Library. New books …read more.

WARSAW— A new program that provides foster parent training and support is coming to Warsaw courtesy of Pleasant View Bible Church. Kosciusko County residents considering foster or adoptive parenting are invited to an informational meeting about the new arrangement at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, at Pleasant View Bible Church, 2782 W. CR 200N …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Many families like to create their own personalized Christmas cards that incorporate a family portrait. North Webster Community Public Library has available three holiday-themed photographic backdrops that families or individuals can use to take a holiday portrait. Patrons just need to bring their camera to the Youth Department, stand in front of …read more.

SYRACUSE —  The town of Syracuse kicked off the Christmas season Saturday, Nov. 23, with the Syracuse Holiday Magic celebration held at Veterans Memorial Park at Crosson Mill. Attendees were treated to performances of Christmas carols by choirs from Syracuse Elementary School, Wawasee Middle School and Wawasee High School, while Syracuse Boy Scout Troop 728 …read more.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library announced its events for the week of Nov. 23-30. Art In The Making Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Join a group of creative, young artists who leave traditional kitchen table art in the dust and have fun with color like never before. This program is intended for children age …read more.

SYRACUSE — How popular has the Wawasee Middle School PTO Christmas Craft Bazaar become? This year’s bazaar is the 30th and now there is a waiting list for vendors to have a booth. “We completely sold out,” said Bobbi Beer of the PTO. There will be 260 booths filled with vendors from 8 a.m. to …read more.

SYRACUSE — “A Christmas Carol” based on the novel by Charles Dickens is clearly a Christmas classic and would likely be one of the most produced high school plays across the United States. Wawasee High School will present “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and …read more.

  Shelly Gilliland displays a replica of her “Scrabble Pete Quilt” at a recent campaign event. Photo provided. Leave it to a Warsaw resident to come up with a homespun, Midwestern way of showing a presidential candidate some campaign love. Shelly Gilliland first met South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg at a gathering for Congressional candidate …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Cub Scout Pack 3828 held its annual cake auction Monday, Nov. 18, at the Syracuse Community Center. Medieval was the theme for this year’s cake auction. With minimal parental help, the Cub Scouts baked and decorated cakes that reflected the medieval theme. Each cake was auctioned off to the highest bidder. The …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor WARSAW — After the Thanksgiving meal, all anyone wants to do is let the tryptophan kick in and relax while they watch mindless hours of pre-programmed holiday movies. Why not curl up on the sofa with one of these Thanksgiving films that remind us to be thankful. “A Charlie Brown …read more.

WARSAW — In what appears to be the biggest grant acquisitions in city history, officials announced they have been awarded $6.3 million that will be used to lower power lines on the east end of the city airport’s east-west runway. The grant will provide all of the money needed for engineering and construction costs. The …read more.

WARSAW — Law enforcement agencies throughout Kosciusko County have partnered to raise funds for Christmas with a Cop, in addition to sponsoring a local family. Christmas with a Cop, hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 149, is intended to foster the relationship between the youth of the community and law enforcement while providing …read more.

  WARSAW — The cost of prosthetic devices can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars and children who have prostheses quickly outgrow them. Insurance coverage for the devices varies widely from one insurance company to another. A child’s growth results in the need for modifications and adjustments of the prosthesis. Children and teenagers …read more.

WARSAW — They say if you build it they will come. That’s certainly true of the new Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. The new, state-of-the-art animal shelter is now open. The 13,000-square-foot facility opened in September, and it’s not far from the former shelter. A premier medical facility for pets, AWL partners with a …read more.

WARSAW — For nearly 40 years, Heartline Pregnancy Center has offered crisis pregnancy services to Warsaw and the surrounding community. From free pregnancy confirmation to emergency assistance with diapers and formula, Heartline works to provide early support and education for women facing unexpected pregnancy so they can have healthy pregnancies and deliveries. But after an …read more.

SYRACUSE — A variance was approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, Nov. 21. Another variance was continued until December and another variance was withdrawn. Dale and Betty Spoor’s petition is for a variance to allow an accessory building to remain 6 feet from the south property line. The …read more.

Warsaw — Lake City Bank announced seven promotions in a recent news release. Amanda M. Longmire has been promoted to Vice President, Bank Secrecy Act Officer and Client Protection Services Manager. In this position, Longmire works with customers and bank staff to help identify possible fraud and suspicious activity, both against the bank and in …read more.

MILFORD —Housing Opportunities of Warsaw, a local not-for-profit organization that assists in improving the housing conditions of low-income households in Kosciusko County, has issued a reminder about tax credits for its Neighborhood Assistance Program. Those interested in these credits for their 2019 Indiana state taxes must purchase the credits by Dec. 31. All credits purchased …read more.

PIERCETON — The idea of creating a fire territory in southeast Kosciusko County is moving forward, but with one less township and a level of uncertainty. A small group of residents joined Pierceton Town Council members and representatives of Washington and Monroe townships Thursday night, Nov. 21, to discuss the need to form a fire …read more.

WARSAW — A teenager from Anderson was sentenced in Kosciusko County Superior Court I Thursday, Nov. 21. Tavion Beard, 17, 2030 Dewey St., Anderson, pleaded guilty to escape, a level 5 felony.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Sept. 2, 2018, Beard and two other minors escaped from Pierceton Woods Academy, a detention …read more.

WARSAW — A non-profit counseling service that started 23 years ago has moved from Winona Lake to Warsaw. LifeTouch Ministries and Counseling Center had been sharing space with Spanish World Ministries on East Pierceton Road in Winona Lake. On Wednesday, Darla France, director of counseling and training, and her husband, Jeff France, who serves as …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse/Wawasee Trails Committee announces the hiring of a new executive director. Erlene Yentes will be starting her duties Dec. 2. Yentes has experience in working with not for profits and grant writing and is an avid user of trails. With the planning and now construction of the Conklin Bay trail segment underway the …read more.

WARSAW — Starting in the spring of 2020, Ivy Tech Community College in Warsaw will launch its new Laptop Loan-to-Own program thanks to a new partnership venture with Lake City Bank. Lake City Bank has donated 10 Dell laptop computers that had recently come out of service. These machines will be cleaned, reimaged and loaded …read more.

PLYMOUTH — A former Kosciusko County Community Corrections officer received a suspended sentence after removing a woman’s ankle bracelet and having sexual intercourse with her. Patrick Donald Olson, 26, 207 Western Drive, Winona Lake, was charged with aiding/inducing/causing escape, a level 6 felony. A charge of sexual misconduct by a service provider, a level 5 …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army recently held its annual bell ringing drawing at Cox Studio in Warsaw for the 98th campaign to raise funds to serve others. This year, bells will be rung by clubs who have supported the Army for many years, including Warsaw Rotary, Warsaw Morning Optimist, Kosciusko County Shrine, and Warsaw Lions. …read more.

SYRACUSE — A 70-year-old Syracuse man is facing new charges that appear to be in connection with a NET43 drug bust earlier this month. John Brown Christian John Brown Christian, 70, 4484 East CR 1300N, Syracuse, was one of four people charged after a drug bust on the night of Nov. 7. New charges came …read more.

    MILFORD — Bank customers and curious residents alike walked through the doors of the new Lake City Bank building in Milford on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Located at the intersection of Higbee and Emeline streets, the new building officially opened to its customers Monday, Nov. 4, moving its operations from it’s former location a …read more.

WARSAW — The Downtown Christmas Countdown & Ornament Smash Kick-off event will take place from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Courthouse Square in Warsaw. Participating merchants will be open from 4-7 p.m. to start the countdown —  25 days until Christmas —  and light the 20’ tree at 7:30 p.m.  Santa will arrive …read more.

WARSAW — Family and traditions are important to Reily Frankum and her husband Chris, and they are working toward passing those important traits to their sons, Barrett, 5 and Clayton, 2 ½. “We’re family oriented and that includes our close friends.” Every night it’s dinner as a family and an evening spent watching movies or …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was recently arrested in two separate cases for dealing methamphetamine and theft. In the first case, Warren James Davies, 37, 9928 N. Happiness Drive, Syracuse, is charged with dealing methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony. In a second case, Davies is also charged …read more.

WARSAW— Depression is the most common form of mental illness in the United States. One in three patients suffers from treatment-resistant depression (TRD), which is depression that doesn’t improve after the administration of at least two different antidepressant therapies. A new drug called esketamine, approved by the FDA in March is showing great promise in …read more.

WARSAW — Over 1,000 shooters participated and more than $10,000 was raised during the annual two-day Shrine Turkey Shoot. Family entertainment was had by all at the event, including parents, children and grandchildren. During the event, Curtis Drake won a .410 youth shotgun and Darrell Moore won a Marlin 1894 .44 rifle. The Shrine Club …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Dave Hartzler, 54, Millersburg, sustained fatal injuries in a three-vehicle crash at 5:44 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20. The crash was on US 33 at CR 146 in Benton Township, northeast of Syracuse. The drivers of the other two vehicles, Dzevad Sahbazovic, 45, Granger, and Brett Faulkner, 59, Syracuse, were also injured. Sahbazovic …read more.

ROCHESTER — Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District, along with Purdue Cooperative Extension of Fulton County, are offering a free breakfast workshop and roundtable “Soil Health Systems for Agricultural Science” from 7:30-10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. The workshop will be hosted at Rochester Meat & Deli, 901 E. 9th St., Rochester, said a news …read more.

UPDATE: The Silver Alert for Brionna Gean Grant has been cancelled at approximately 10:30 a.m. Nov. 21. She has been safely located. ELKHART — A Statewide Silver Alert has been issued for an Elkhart woman. The Elkhart Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Brionna Gean Grant, a 16-year-old, white, female, who is 5 feet …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS—Each year, more than 11,000 people in Indiana die from tobacco use, a leading cause of preventable disease in Indiana. In an effort to reduce the number of Hoosiers who smoke, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is asking individuals to commit to being tobacco-free by taking part in the Great American Smokeout (GASO) …read more.

WARSAW — Dreanna Yoder’s deep dive into addiction was about as fast and intense as one can imagine. Yoder recalls being a brooding 15-year-old filled with angst when she began using pot and pills. Soon, a better job and more money fueled her drug use until she began feeling the pains of withdrawal if she went …read more.

Cromwell — A Cromwell man and woman were arrested following a vehicle pursuit in Noble County Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20. Tristen Terry, 34, and Pammy Jo Sanchez, 54, both of Cromwell, were taken into custody following a police chase, said a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Terry fled on foot after a …read more.

WARSAW — Construction along US 30 in Warsaw is shifting further to the east. The project involved patchwork improvement to segments along US 30 is moving to the east side of the city, according to a statement from the city of Warsaw. The next restrictions will be from Commerce Drive to CR 450 E. The …read more.

MILFORD — The Papers Incorporated Publisher Ron Baumgartner announced Deb Patterson will serve as the interim editor-in-chief for the company. Patterson will be filling the vacancy left by the death of Jeri Seely, editor-in-chief. Patterson started in the editorial department at The Papers on a part-time basis through a high school program at Fairfield Junior/Senior …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Intercession Group and Global Leadership Summit of Warsaw will host author and speaker Craig Groeschel at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College next month. Groeschel is a New York Times best-selling author who speaks frequently throughout North America and around the world and hosts the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast—with …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Fire extensively damaged the home of Adam and Charisse Gunkel, 420 W. Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20. North Webster Fire Department was notified at approximately 1:38 p.m. of smoke coming from the roof of the residence. The first fire official on scene reported it was a working house …read more.

WARSAW — The suspect in a 2017 killing near Warsaw has entered a guilty plea. Derrick Lavelle Wandrick, 26, 167 E. 15th St., Harvey, Ill., was charged with felony murder. According to Indiana Code Section 35-42-1-1, Wandrick could face between 45 and 65 years in prison. Wandrick had been facing a four-day jury trial in …read more.

WARSAW — Star Wars mania is sweeping the land in anticipation of the newest installment in the saga, “The Rise of Skywalker,” in theatres Dec. 19. Rather than compete, a local church has decided to embrace the hype by incorporating themes from the iconic movies into its Sunday worship, said a news release from First …read more.

WARSAW — Three entities are working together to host a workshop for local contractors. The morning-long workshop will be on Feb. 14 and starts at 7 a.m. Registration for the event is open NOW and can be done online through eventbrite. General admission is free. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. The program is in …read more.

NAPPANEE — The two children who died in a Nappanee farming accident Tuesday, Nov. 19, have been identified. Jaylin Hochstetler, 5, and his brother, Kenton Hochstetler, 3, died as a result of blunt force trauma from injuries they received Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a truck. At about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, emergency responders from …read more.

WARSAW — A free program on senior living options titled “Home Is Where You Make It” will be presented at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, by a panel of local senior care professionals at the Center for Healthy Living inside the YMCA. According to a press release, this free session on options for senior living …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council continued a discussion on parking issues during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19. During the council’s regular October meeting, resident Jamie Archer addressed council members on parking issues on Main Street. Archer said four parking spaces at the end of the street had no signage that stated no general …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College Wind Ensemble Fall Concert, “One Small Step,” will be Friday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake. The concert will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing and other space exploration achievements through music. The community is invited to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A tradition is being revived in North Webster. Due to popular demand, the town tree lighting ceremony has been brought back after a brief absence. Organized by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce, the event will once again herald the arrival of the holiday season Saturday evening, Nov. 23, on Pilcher …read more.

CROMWELL — With less than two months remaining in the year, Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board members found themselves finalizing resolutions and ordinances, as well as wrapping up the water plant improvement project during Monday night’s meeting. Held Nov. 18, this month felt a little more down-to-business, likely in preparation for December’s more jolly …read more.

WARSAW — It took some time for board members to come to an agreement regarding the rental fee for the new Lucerne Park Amphitheater, but they eventually settled on $175.  At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer told board members that the amphitheater has been completed.  “We …read more.

SYRACUSE — Rich Haddad, president and CEO of the K21 Health Foundation, came before the Syracuse Town Council to announce a pledge the foundation’s board has made in celebration of is 20th anniversary. The foundation will give Syracuse a $200,000 grant for a health and wellness plan for the community. The council is responsible for …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Members of the Winona Lake Town Council on Tuesday, Nov. 19, announced plans to hold public hearings on possible increases in fees for trash removal and wastewater at its monthly meeting. The town’s proposed wastewater rate could increase monthly from $47 to $56. The trash removal rate could increase from $5 to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Teachers from Kosciusko County school corporations made the trip Tuesday, Nov. 19, to the Indiana Statehouse where they joined over 15,000 teachers for the Red for Ed Action Day, organized by the Indiana State Teachers Association. The rally was created to show support for teacher demands as lawmakers gathered to prepare for the …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council’s Nov. 18 meeting featured representatives of two companies hired by the town to streamline operations and bring local government into compliance with the state. James Higgins of LWG CPAs & Advisors and Michael and Karen Williams of MicroByte Enterprises were on hand to update the council on efforts to manage …read more.

NAPPANEE — Two young children died Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 19, in a farming accident east of Nappanee.  At approximately 1:45 p.m., emergency responders from multiple agencies were dispatched to the area of 5370 West 1350N regarding two children possibly struck by a truck. The farm is roughly midway between Nappanee and Milford. Emergency responders found …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Saturday, Nov. 16, three Whitko Lego Robotics teams traveled to Wawasee Middle School to participate in the Northern Indiana Wawasee First LEGO League Qualifying Tournament. This year the theme was City Shaper, said a news release from Whitko Community Schools. Teams chose and then solved a real-world problem in the Innovation Project. …read more.

By Darla McCammon We have discussed art surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday for many years now as the season approaches. One artist we have not introduced to you is Jean Leon Gerome Ferris. There was another artist in those days with the name Jean Leon Gerome for whom our subject today was named. Gerome was greatly …read more.

    NAPPANEE — Shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, multiple agencies responded to reports of a vehicle-pedestrian accident on CR 1350N near CR 500W between Nappanee and Milford. Upon arrival at the scene, first responders discovered a farming accident on private property involving two children. No other details were released at the scene. …read more.

MILFORD —The loss of Jeroldine Rae “Jeri” Seely on Sunday, Nov. 17, has left a void not only in the lives of her husband and brother, in-laws, and nephews but those who knew her as a Lion, a co-worker and a friend. Jeri grew up in Milford, daughter of Jerry and Kathryn Bushong, and graduated …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County residents can expect rain and mostly cloudy skies this week, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service. Tuesday, Nov. 19, will see a high near 41, a 30% chance of rain mainly after 3 p.m. and patchy fog before 10 a.m., said the forecast from the weather service. Tuesday …read more.

GOSHEN —Goshen Health recently became aware of a situation that may have impacted surgical patients at Goshen Hospital from April through Sept. 2019, said in a news release on Nov. 18. During this time, one step in a multistep cleaning process was not completed with certain surgical instruments in a limited number of cases, said …read more.

WARSAW — City Council continued a conversation about hiring its own attorney for legal counsel during its Nov. 18 meeting. Discussion on hiring an attorney specifically for city council first surfaced in March after several council members expressed concern with an incident involving Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker. Supporters of the plan, though, say they …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after dealing more than 9 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover officer with the NET43 Drug Task Force. Lyndsey Leigh Evans, 42, 111 E. High St., Warsaw; also showing an address of 2494 N. Grandview Drive, Warsaw, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; …read more.

WARSAW — The death of a 20-year-old Indianapolis man whose body was found along McKenna Road in September has been ruled as accidental. The body of Ty Sawyer Lee Brown was found along the road at about 5 a.m. Sept. 2. He appeared to have been hit by a vehicle. But Kosciusko County Coroner Tony …read more.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with more accurate information. SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Community School Corporation Board of Trustees approved a staff appreciation grant at its monthly meeting, Nov. 18. The board previously settled its collective bargaining agreement with teachers in a special session on the afternoon of Nov. 15. The agreement raised …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation trails committee Monday, Nov. 18, discussed the progress of the Conklin Bay Trail and tendered its first contractor payment of $480,971 to Selge Construction of Niles, Mich. Architect George Trueblood of Fort Wayne-based Earth Source Inc. Heartland Restoration Services reported a portion of the concrete walkway will be poured next …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Fair Board chose to keep its membership dinner meeting private Monday night, Nov. 19, and prevented two reporters from attending. The annual dinner came a week after some supporters of the fair complained about proposed changes to bylaws that they claim would allow leaders to more easily rescind the membership of …read more.

WARSAW — The first Winter Market of the season kicks off Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Center Lake Pavilion. The Winter Market will continue through March of 2020, occurring every third Saturday of the month beginning in December. Available for purchase will be homemade goodies including maple syrup, meat, fruit butter, …read more.

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WARSAW — Warsaw City Council passed a resolution supporting establishment of two residential TIF districts during a regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. City Plan Director Jeremy Skinner presented the resolution to council members. Warsaw’s Redevelopment Commission and Plan Commission both approved the resolution in recent meetings. “It’ll go to the school board for a …read more.

  MENTONE — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation accepted over $39,000 in various grants and donations during the school board meeting held tonight, Nov. 18. The board accepted a $24,000 donation from Bib’s Billfold, made up of family and friends of the late Scott Bibler. Bibler was a 1982 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School, …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees approved the library’s annual Internet acceptable use policy during its meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. The board held a public hearing regarding the policy before its regular session. During the hearing, Board Vice-President Jill Beehler asked those present about the library’s Internet hotspots that are …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  Grace College will host its sixth-annual Night Market on Friday, Dec. 6, from 2-7 p.m. in the Westminster Banquet Room, 105 9th St., Winona Lake. Night Market is an alternative Christmas shopping experience that offers the public a chance to purchase hand-crafted gifts from local and international artisans while supporting charitable causes, …read more.

PIERCETON — Pierceton Chamber of Commerce announced the November Member of the Month is Townsends. For more than 40 years, Townsends has operated as a family business, said a news release from Pierceton Chamber of Commerce. James Townsend started Townsends in 1973. After visiting many local living history events, he used his woodworking skills to …read more.

WARSAW — Road work at the Center and Buffalo streets — previously scheduled for two days — has been condensed to one day. Work at the intersection was set to begin Tuesday night, Nov. 19. The new approach combined all the work on Wednesday, according to a news release from the City. Milling and other …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County will not transition to voting centers in time for the 2020 election. Instead, the officials will begin planning in 2021 and hope to have vote centers ready for use in 2022. County Clerk Ann Torpy announced Monday that the vote center committee met last week and determined that “it would be …read more.