SYRACUSE — Watch more than 80 high school, middle school, and elementary school robotics teams from around the state compete head to head for a spot in the VEX Robotics Indiana State Championships. The Iron Pride fall qualifier is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Syracuse Elementary School. In the VRC division …read more.

Bradley Slone WARSAW — A North Webster man was sentenced to seven years at the Indiana Department of Corrections Monday, Nov. 18, in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Bradley Slone, 32, 208 S. Harrison St., North Webster, pleaded guilty to dealing methamphetamines, a level 3 felony. Based upon a narcotics investigation, Kosciusko County’s unified narcotics unit, NET43, …read more.

WARSAW — William Roberts Hall opened the Hall-Spencer Insurance Agency in 1920 in Warsaw, with the dream of building trust in a growing community by providing sound insurance products teamed with exceptional service.  The agency soon found itself in transition when it welcomed partner, Rol Anglin, and was renamed the Hall-Anglin Insurance Agency in 1922.  …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is holding a community book club event from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at Ivy Tech Community College in Warsaw. This month’s book is “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri (pronounced jyum-pa la-heerie). All readers are welcome and are encouraged to join other book enthusiasts and members …read more.

WARSAW — The U.S. Postal Service is ready to deliver more than 28 million packages per day between Dec. 16 to 21, and will average 20.5 million packages per day through the remainder of the year. With a projected 800 million package deliveries between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the Postal Service delivers more packages …read more.

WARSAW — The Center and Buffalo street intersection will be closed for a few hours on Tuesday night and again on Wednesday, the city said in a news release. Center Street, between Indiana and Lake streets, and Buffalo Street, between Main and Market streets, will be affected. The closure will begin after the traffic rush …read more.

AKRON — The Akron Chamber of Commerce invites those interested to attend its meeting set for Tuesday, November 19th. The meeting will be at Akron Floral at The Bird’s Nest, 105 East Rochester Street, Akron at 7 p.m. At last month’s meeting, there were inspiring ideas and conversations, said a news release from the Akron …read more.

WINONA LAKE — There are dozens upon dozens of reasons why so many people turn out for the annual We Care Warsaw, but coats and free haircuts certainly appear to be popular choices. Tiffany Rodriguez, of Warsaw, was one of 1,215 people to file into the Gordon Health and Wellness Center on the campus of …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 WEBSTER — Little ones will gather for the annual Preschool Story Time Thanksgiving Feast at North Webster Community Public Library 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. Children who have participated in past and present Preschool Story Time sessions are invited to sign up to bring finger food to share for a pint-sized Thanksgiving feast, said …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library announces the retirement of Paula Markley after nine years of service. Markley joined the library staff in Nov. 2010 as a cataloger, a position that she continued to hold throughout her tenu Prior to joining the library staff, Markley taught fourth grade at Syracuse Elementary School for …read more.

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NAPPANEE — The Nappanee Public Library announced the following events for the week of Nov. 16-20. Thanksgiving Trivia Saturday, Nov.16, 2019, 10–11 a.m. Gather your friends and family and come to trivia night at the library. Prizes and bragging rights will be given to the winning team. Teams must have 4-6 players. Include your team’s …read more.

WARSAW — One of two youths who fell through thin ice in a retention pond east of Winona Lake Friday night was pulled out by police, according to a news release from Indiana State Police. According to police, State Trooper Jacob Bill, who was off duty, but driving a marked vehicle, was near the intersection …read more.

SYRACUSE — From 1-4 p.m. today, Saturday, Nov. 16, children of all ages were able to craft their very own gingerbread houses at Lakeland Youth Center, located at 101 W. Chicago St., Syracuse. At the halfway marker, a total of 70 kids had come, according to Cassie Correll, LYC’s activities director. She noted last year had …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library announced its upcoming events for the week of Nov. 18-22, 2019. Read It Watch It is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Nov. 19 starting at 4 p.m.  The topic of discussion will be “The Hound of the Baskerville’s” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (A Sherlock Holmes Mystery). The …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library is holding its 11th annual adult amateur photography contest. Amateur photographers age 18 and older may enter up to two photographs taken during 2019 and each entry must have a frame with a wire hanger or an easel. Mats and glass are optional. The categories are color and …read more.

By Amy Mann, Children’s Services And Erin Streeter, Children’s Services Librarian In nineteenth-century America, New Year celebrations were the event of the season. They often involved visiting friends and neighbors and exchanging gifts while Christmas was a religious holiday without much fanfare. Modern Christmas mixes the sacred meaning of the season with a joyful, exhausting, …read more.

WARSAW — A one-car accident happened on CR 200S south of Warsaw Saturday morning. The driver of a Buick Lacrosse was traveling along a hilly portion of 200S west of SR 25 where it appears the person lost control and hit an earthen berm on the north side of the road. Other details were not …read more.

WARSAW —Leaf pick-up in Warsaw will be delayed due to lingering snow and ice. Once the snow and ice melts, leaf pick-up will resume, said a news release from the city of Warsaw. Residents can continue to rake leaves to the curb and crews will pick them up as soon as they are able. The …read more.

Members of the Kosciusko Fair Board of Directors clarified a few issues earlier this week ahead of Monday’s association membership meeting. A representative of the fair board said Monday, Nov. 11, that they had not been seeking to race every weekend during the summer, as has been widely reported. The comment came from Randy Shepherd, …read more.

WARSAW — JB’s Furniture is having a buy one, get one FREE recliner sale this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. JB’s Furniture is offering a great opportunity this weekend on their top quality Homestretch recliners. Select recliners will be marked as Buy one Get one Free this weekend. This weekend only, if you come in to …read more.

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

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office released details relating to two crashes involving the same driver on Thursday, Nov. 14. A 2003 Dodge Stratus driven by Joseph Arquette, 26, of Warren, was driving westbound on US 30. Arquette told deputies that a deer crossed his path of travel, leading Arquette to swerve, said the …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees’ monthly meeting on Nov. 13 ended with the announcement of the resignation of Greg Mitchell, effective Dec. 1, 2019. Mitchell joined the board in 2013, during what Jim Haney, board president, characterized as “difficult times,” when the district was still in the planning stages. Haney thanked …read more.

WARSAW — Dozens of local organizations and volunteers came together on Friday, Nov. 15, to host Kosciusko County’s third annual Military Veteran Stand Down event at Center Lake Pavilion. At the event, veterans received access to VA administration, employment assistance, educational opportunities, free haircuts and personal items, and a warm meal for veterans and their …read more.

Fans of the Warsaw Tiger Football team show their support as a police escort for the football team turns the corner at Center and Buffalo streets in Warsaw Friday afternoon, Nov. 15. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. WARSAW — Fans of Warsaw Community High School’s football team gave them a sendoff Friday, Nov. 15, as …read more.

WARSAW — A rebidding effort for the future Buffalo Street plaza saw more interested companies than before, but the new bids came in higher. Officials had estimated the cost of the plaza, which would include a fountain, a large piece of art and a seating area overlooking Center Lake, would be around $1.85 million. A …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership will be conducting overtime patrols during the holidays, thanks to an $84,860 traffic safety improvement grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The funds, distributed by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, are part of the state’s “Click It to Live It” program, which works to …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested for allegedly dealing methamphetamine. Chad Everett Swope, 42, 5785 South Woodland Lane, Warsaw, was arrested on a  warrant from Kosciusko County for multiple counts of dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. On July 3, NET43 Drug Task Force …read more.

WARSAW — INDOT’s US 30 patching project has moved to another phase. The new traffic restrictions were in force beginning Friday along US 30 between Center Street to Commerce Road, said a news release from the City of Warsaw.  The intersections and ramps will remain open.  Motorists should expect delays and back-ups.

PIERCETON — A Pierceton man was recently arrested after allegedly stealing more than 100 items from Speedway. Michael Edward Defrates, 56, 8280 E. US 30, Pierceton, is charged with theft, a level 6 felony. On July 27, an officer with the Pierceton Police Department responded to a report of theft at Speedway. The Speedway store …read more.

NAPPANEE — After 50 years in operation, Amish Acres — one of the biggest tourist attractions in northern Indiana — is set to close at the end of 2019. According to Nappanee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jeff Kitson, the locally-owned business is set to close after its Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Cabaret. The …read more.

WARSAW — Those looking for a unique gift for an educator this Holiday season to show their appreciation for their work in the classroom, on the field or court and at after school activities have an opportunity with the Warsaw Education Foundation. The Warsaw Education Foundation will provide the opportunity to recognize educators with an …read more.

WARSAW — The Parkview Warsaw YMCA will hosts a free blood pressure self-monitoring preview event “Healthy Heart Nutrition Seminar: Apps and Information” Tuesday, Nov. 19. The event will be held from 5:45 – 7 p.m. in the Parkview Center for Healthy Living within the Parkview YMCA. The event is free and open to the community, …read more.

WARSAW — Heartline Pregnancy Center recently announced an opportunity for donors to double the impact of their financial support through the end of 2019. Due to the generosity of several donors, all gifts of $100 or more will be matched dollar for dollar until donations have reached $44,000. With the matching funds, Heartline will receive …read more.

WARSAW — Former local attorney Scott Lennox, 51, Warsaw, has been suspended from practicing law after noncooperation in regards to pending allegations of professional and criminal misconduct. According to a court document filed Nov. 13 and signed by Loretta H. Rush, Chief Justice of Indiana, pursuant to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 23(10.1)(c)(1), Lennox has been …read more.

BOURBON — Triton School Corporation sixth-graders, FFA members and the Senior Squad members recently packed mini pack meals for under-resourced children around the world. According to a press release, in just two hours, 130 Triton Scholars packed 336 boxes that totaled 72,576 meals that will feed 198 children for a year.

LCB Promotes Melissa Blosser WARSAW — Lake City Bank announced that it has promoted Melissa J. Blosser to Vice President, Retail Banking Regional Manager. Blosser oversees the nine bank offices in St. Joseph and Elkhart counties and provides support to their individual office managers said a news release from Lake City Bank. She also serves …read more.

PIERCETON — A public meeting regarding the preliminary discussion of forming a fire territory will take place at the Pierceton Community Building at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Representatives from Jackson, Monroe and Washington townships in Pierceton, along with town council members, will discuss possible tax increases based on the proposed budget for the creation …read more.

WARSAW — JB’s Furniture is having a buy one, get one FREE recliner sale this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. JB’s Furniture is offering a great opportunity this weekend on their top quality Homestretch recliners. Select recliners will be marked as Buy one Get one Free this weekend. This weekend only, if you come in to …read more.

WARSAW — At the Kosciusko County Council meeting held Thursday, Nov. 14, a grant request by Chief Deputy Prosecutor Brad Voelz and Kosciusko County Teen Court Director Betsey Vastbinder was approved. The $129,039 grant is through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. Voelz requested permission to reapply for the grant in 2020.  Vastbinder introduced Lana Horoho, …read more.

                  Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect a change in the route. Instead of taking Fort Wayne Street, the route will head east on Center Street. WARSAW —  Fans of the Warsaw Tigers Football team are being encouraged to line the streets as the …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Community School Corporation held a special meeting of the Board of Education, Thursday, Nov. 14, to approve the Teachers’ Master Contract prior to the state deadline of Nov. 15, 2019. The board voted to approve the contract, which is a two-year contract, effective retroactively to the start of the school year …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation released the following letter Thursday, Nov. 14, signed by Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent; Rebecca Linnemeier, school board president; and Kim Jones and Angela Lortie, co-presidents of the Wawasee Community Educators Association: “Tuesday, November 19, is organizational day for the Indiana General Assembly. That day has also been designated as …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Fire Association will be delivering toys  for Toys for Tots collected from all county fire departments on Saturday, Dec. 7. All participating departments will meet at JB Furniture, 2101 E. Center St., Warsaw, at 8:30 a.m. and then proceed to Martin’s Supermarket, 1150 Husky Trail, Warsaw, to drop off collected …read more.

WARSAW — A Goshen man was recently arrested on a warrant from Kosciusko County for the alleged theft of $8,000 in cash and clothing valued at $750 from a residence. David Lee Oxford, 41, 58788 SR 15 103, Goshen, was arrested on one count of theft, a level 6 felony. On Mar. 15, an officer …read more.

SYRACUSE — Chautauqua -Wawasee will host its first book discussion from 2 -3 p.m. at the Oakwood Resort Inn, 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse. The event will be held on the first floor in conference room No. 1 that is wheel chair accessible. Admission is free. The book being discussed is “Being Mortal,” by …read more.

WARSAW – Farmers with forages or feeding hay this winter, are encouraged to join the Kosciusko County Purdue Extension on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. to assess the quality of their forages. The Kosciusko County Purdue Extension is located at 202 West Main Street, Warsaw. In 2019, farmers saw less than ideal conditions for …read more.

SILVER LAKE — K21 Health Foundation CEO and President Rich Haddad attended the Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, Nov. 13, to discuss a grant being offered to the town by the Foundation.  Haddad explained that the Board of K21 Health Foundation extended grants to nine communities in Kosciusko County. According to Haddad, the K21 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) announced that the U.S. Navy has agreed to name a warship in honor of Senator Richard G. Lugar, Wednesday, Nov. 13. Senator Young will host a naming ceremony for the USS RICHARD G. LUGAR (DDG 136) in Indianapolis next Monday, November 18, where he will be joined by …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services is proud to announce that the family of Bill and Molly Warren has pledged a gift toward Cardinal Services’ future home in Warsaw. The Warren’s son, Mark, has been a client of Cardinal since 1963 and made the very first donation toward the new building. Cardinal has benefitted from the family’s involvement …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees discussed school bus stop arm violations during its monthly work session on Tuesday, Nov. 12. At the session, WCS Board Member Randy Polston asked those at the meeting about a pedestrian crossing at Lakeview Middle School. “Do we have or are we going to get stop signs …read more.

WARSAW — Edgewood Middle School eighth-grader Haley Rodewald was recognized Wednesday, Nov. 13, for winning a $500 Patriot’s Pen scholarship. The scholarship was presented by Robert Dockery, representing the VFW James W. Sittler Post 1126. “I was surprised to hear that I won,” said Rodewald. “This was such a great opportunity. My essay was about …read more.

WARSAW — A South Bend man was recently arrested for alleged theft from the Meijer in Warsaw. Corey Raymone Henderson, 38, 3920 Rocksverry Drive, South Bend, was arrested on a warrant from Kosciusko County Superior/Circuit Court in connection with the alleged theft of clothing from Meijer in Warsaw in late 2018. Henderson also faces a …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University named Maegan Pollonais as the new assistant director of student diversity and inclusion. Pollonais will serve in the new position in addition to her current role as director of Schwalm Hall, which houses upper-level undergraduate students, said a news release from Manchester University. In her expanded responsibilities, Pollonais will manage …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The demand for more affordable childcare is moving beyond the idea of finding enough good babysitters. In a Wednesday, Nov. 13 gathering that celebrated the one-year anniversary of LaunchPad, a coalition that was assembled by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce to improve childcare services in Kosciusko County, attendees heard a series of …read more.

WARSAW — The intersection of Biomet Drive and CR East 200N will be closed until Nov. 22 for sanitary sewer work in the Airport Industrial Park, according to a news release from the city. This closure will also mean that all through traffic along County Road E 200 will be prohibited. Traffic will be detoured …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A wide variety of groups are coming together for the 12th annual “We Care Warsaw” event from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Gordon Health and Wellness Center, 100 Publishers Drive, Winona Lake. In recent years, over 1,000 guests from the community have attended; and over 350 volunteers from the Winona …read more.

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home will host a seminar next week on wills, estates, and pre-planning with Havrilla & Nolin Attorneys at Law of Warsaw.  With careful consideration and planning, you can have peace of mind about the future, in spite of life’s surprises and challenges. Join us for a free educational seminar and complimentary …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board met Tuesday, Nov. 12, and heard reports on three ongoing projects. Pulver Construction has been contacted for the Syracuse Community Center parking lot curbing and lighting project. Superintendent Chad Jonsson noted it is hoped the company might be able to work on the project after the season ended, but at the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees approved a resolution to close Gateway Education Center during a meeting session on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The facility at 201 N. Union St., Warsaw, formerly served as Madison Elementary School until 2010, but has been used in recent years for alternative education classes and adult …read more.

PIERCETON — All good things must come to an end — including labors of love. During her tenure as director of the Pierceton and Washington Township Carnegie Public Library, Pamela Myers has plied the job she loves, greeting patrons with a friendly smile, helping children discover the wonder of reading and engaging in neighborly back-fence …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and Fulton County Crimestoppers are 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 Fulton County Crimestoppers at (574) 223-7867. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of …read more.

AKRON — Valley Connects will host its first event in light of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Akron Community Center. Valley Connects is a mental health awareness initiative that evolved from the Tippecanoe Valley Mental Health Task Force. The task force formed following the deaths by suicide of three …read more.

PIERCETON — At 1: 21 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communications Center received multiple calls regarding a collision between a semi-tractor/trailer and a sport utility vehicle in the 5000 block of south State Road 13. Emergency personnel from multiple agencies were dispatched to the scene.  According to the Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — More details have been released regarding a Kosciusko County Jail contract nurse who allegedly attempted to provide drugs to an inmate. Jessica Greer Frost, 41, 17471 Tomahawk Trail, Plymouth, is charged with two counts of trafficking with an inmate and dealing in a schedule V controlled substance with enhancing circumstances, all level 6 …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Community Foundation, with an eye on strengthening its standing in the future, is reminding the public of ways to support its cause. As representatives recapped the foundation’s move into its 51st year, noting that they have assets of more than $61 million and the ability to grant more than $2.5 million …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s basketball team will be showcased at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Dec. 30.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools issued a statement thanking the Warsaw Police, Indiana State Police and the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office “for their diligence in investigating and prosecuting the party responsible for the threats made against the high school on Sept. 18 and 27.” Mark A. Schultz, 46, Silver Lake, made bomb threat calls directly …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Thirteen veterans of the United States military and members of the North Webster Herbert Kuhn American Legion Post 253 received Quilts of Valor made by members of the Lakeland Quilt Club, which meets twice each month at the Tippecanoe Township Building, North Webster. In a moving ceremony conducted by Lana Dowell, from …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Fair Board of Directors got an earful from critics over the proposed changes to its governing bylaws that will be voted upon next week. Willard Brandt, a former fair association member, came to the Monday, Nov. 11 meeting with Rick Snodgrass, a longtime community leader, who became a fair association member …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Police Chief Greg Church was given a major surprise at the Tuesday evening, Nov. 12, meeting of the North Webster Town Council held at the North Webster Community Center. He was presented a glass plaque for his 25 years of service to the community by Council President Lisa Strombeck. “We cannot say …read more.

WARSAW — An Elkhart man was recently arrested after dealing more than 60 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover officer with the NET43 Drug Task Force. Danny Joe Garman, 45, 1028 Church Court, Elkhart, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony. On Sept. 25, …read more.

By Darla McCammon Many different things spring to mind right away with a title like “The Saturday Evening Girls.” From 1899 to 1969 this organization, sometimes called a “club”, came upon the scene. It began when a young woman named Edith Guerrier took a letter of introduction penned by her uncle, William Garrison, in order …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce board of directors appointed Tammy Waliczek, Dixie Haven Resort, as the new secretary and Kim Bolt, Mutual Bank, treasurer. She will continue in the office. The chamber held its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 11, in the chamber office in the Tippecanoe Township Building. Jim Smith presided. …read more.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko County Commissioners approved Cardinal Services Executive Vice President Matt Boren’s recommendation for a new Kosciusko Area Bus Service general manager on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Boren introduced Tony Peterson, Akron, at the commissioners meeting held Tuesday. Peterson has been employed with Cardinal Services for 16 years. “He really has an incredible understanding of …read more.

WARSAW — A suspect in an Oct. 8 shooting in Warsaw that injured two people has been arrested in Elkhart County. Russell Keigan Harty, 18, 1306 Oriole Drive, Warsaw, was booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility on Sunday, Nov. 10. He was wanted on two felony warrants for probation violation and robbery. The shooting …read more.

WARSAW — Two local school corporations will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 19, as teachers support “Red for Ed” Day in Indianapolis. Warsaw Community Schools and Whitko Community Schools will both be closed. Thousands of Indiana teachers will be rallying at the Indiana Statehouse on Nov. 19 for changes to education. As of Tuesday, Nov. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana ranks dead last in the United States in teacher salary increases during the last 15 years. Twenty-one percent of all school districts will receive less state funding than the previous year. Those are among the reasons a rally will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis to encourage more …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Solid Waste Board approved a request by Director Tom Ganser to pursue quotes for fencing at the KC Recycling Depot on Union Street in Warsaw at its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The fencing would serve as a deterrent against unauthorized dumping of items at the Warsaw site, specifically dumping …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Board of Zoning Appeals heard two different home-related business requests at the meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 12. Robert  Mayhew, 10954 North CR 500E, Syracuse, requested an exception to allow a home-based business in an agricultural district. Attorney Scott Reust, representing Mayhew, explained that the business specializes in building and selling food …read more.

WARSAW — A bank in Warsaw was robbed early Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 12. At approximately 12:42 p.m. Tuesday, Warsaw Police were alerted to a bank robbery that occurred at First Federal Savings Bank, located at 402 E. Center St. in Warsaw.   Officers quickly arrived in the area and began to search for a male …read more.

AKRON — Anyone looking for a way to give back this Christmas season can sponsor a family in need within the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation through the Miracle Tree program. Miracle Tree has been a holiday tradition in the Rochester community for more than a decade thanks to the Mill Creek Missionary Church, but because of …read more.

WARSAW — Susie McEntire will be returning to Warsaw for her Christmas Tour at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Lakeview Middle School auditorium. This is a free show; however, concertgoers are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift to benefit Warsaw’s Toys for Tots program. To date, this event has collected over $30,000 …read more.

PIERCETON — One person died after a two-vehicle accident on SR 13, Pierceton. At approximately 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, Pierceton and Sidney Fire Departments responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving a semi and an SUV at 5077 S. SR 13, near East CR 500S, Pierceton. A passenger in the SUV was …read more.

WARSAW — Communities across Northern Indiana saw as much as 10.6 inches of snowfall throughout Monday, Nov. 11. Here’s a breakdown of snow accumulations in and around Kosciusko County, according to the National Weather Service: In Kosciusko County, North Webster reported 7.6 inches. Winona Lake received 4.0 inches of snowfall. In Elkhart County, Goshen received …read more.

WARSAW — It’s been 10 years since Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Jeffery B. Shaw passed away. On Nov. 12, 2009, Shaw was responding to a call when his patrol vehicle was struck by a large truck that had crossed the centerline of the roadway on SR 14, west of CR 100E. He was employed …read more.

WARSAW — A small business event will be held from 12-1:30 p.m. Dec. 3, at the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce training room, located at 523 South Buffalo St., Warsaw. Guest Speakers include David Crowell CPA, CGMA, CPIM, Vectar OnSite CPAs and Roxanne Coffelt CPA CVA, Roxanne Coffelt CPA, LLC. Who should attend?  Anyone thinking of …read more.

WARSAW — William Miller, Warsaw, was recognized as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12.  Miller was born Dec. 1, 1965, in Columbia City, to Lloyd and Barbara Miller. Due to Miller’s father’s job, the family moved back and forth between Arizona and Indiana.  In 1985, at the age of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, Nov. 11, both unanimously approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s request to purchase a 2019 demo ambulance to replace the department’s 2016 ambulance, which was heavily damaged in an accident in August. The boards allocated up to $295,000 for the purchase of the vehicle and an automated …read more.

MILFORD — Michelle L. Kemp, 49, South East Street, Milford, and her passenger, Lavon D. Kemp, 50, South East Street, Milford, were treated by paramedics following a one-vehicle crash on CR 1300N (Syracuse-Milford Road), at 12:48 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. Michelle Kemp complained of pain to her left hip. Lavon Kemp complained of pain to …read more.

WARSAW — A pet food drive for Combined Community Services will be held at Tractor Supply Company, Warsaw, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Dog food, cat food or monetary donations of any kind are most welcome. Funds will be used to buy pet food, according to a a news release from …read more.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new statistics. WARSAW — It was a rough day for motorists in Kosciusko County as they traversed their first slick roads of the winter season Monday, Nov. 11. Here’s an updated list of statistics from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office: Since the beginning of the snowfall Monday, …read more.

CHICAGO — A scary moment for passengers on a flight landing at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. The plane had just touched down when it slid off the runway on Monday.

WARSAW — Trilogy Health Services: Hiring Heroes Just Like You! Voted one of Glassdoors “Top Places to Work in 2019” – Apply today and experience the Trilogy Advantage! Paddock Springs is Hosting a Walk-In Interview Day on November 13th! Cooks Dietary Aides Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainees Now Hiring for all shifts! Wednesday, November 13th …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School theater department will be performing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella from Nov. 22 to 24. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23; and a matinee at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. Tickets are on sale weekdays at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center at …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University Theater presents “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” an award-winning play based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted by Simon Stephens Performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. 15-16 and 2 p.m. Nov. 17 in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. This show won the …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Fair Board approved plans on Monday, Nov. 11,  to restructure ticket prices for the annual fair. The price of admission had been $5 for adults (13 and up) and $3 for children (6-12). Beginning next year, admission for anyone age 10 and older will be $8 and it will include admission …read more.