By Dee Anna Muraski Guest Author Georgia O’Keeffe held tremendous influence on Modern Art during her 60-year career in art. Today her work is displayed prominently in The Museum of Modern Art and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, both in New York and the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia – to name just a …read more.

WABASH ­—The Eagles Theatre under the direction of the Honeywell Foundation celebrated its first concert featuring Wabash’s own Crystal Gayle on Saturday, Feb. 29. Gayle’s first performance sold out to the public in a matter of minutes, resulting in an added performance by the singer on Sunday, March 1, said a news release from the …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation (TVSC) has received a grant award of $50,000 for the submission of their 2020 Digital Learning – Community Advisory Grant.    For 2020, grants were awarded to districts focused on building digital initiatives around the purposeful and strategic integration of technology into instruction, said a news release from the …read more.

ELKHART — Did you know learning a new skill improves our cognitive health and reduces the risk of developing dementia? The brain is an amazing organ. It receives information through the five senses of sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing. It’s affected by virtually every aspect of a person’s life, including moods,  activities, how well …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, which has gone eight years without an accelerant-sniffing dog, will soon have a new one. Fire Chief Mike Wilson has received approval by Warsaw City Council to use money already available to cover expenses as Fire Marshal Joe Fretz continues to work with the dog and get certified with the …read more.

WARSAW — On Feb. 27, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Merit Board met to conduct the interviews and selection process for an open patrol sergeant position. Upon completion of the proceedings, the merit board selected Deputy Kreg Kuhn, said a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. A Kosciusko County native, Sgt. Kuhn began …read more.

ROCHESTER — A Winamac woman died in a Fulton County vehicle accident Monday, March 2. At approximately 2:07 p.m. Monday, officers from the Indiana State Police and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of SR 114 and Fulton County Road 1275E. The preliminary crash investigation by Senior Trooper …read more.

Kosciusko County’s JCAP initiative – considered a model across the state in helping inmates with drug histories as they prepare for release – is getting a new infusion of cash from the city of Warsaw. The in-house rehabilitation program for inmates who will soon be released was the first in the state two years ago …read more.

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WARSAW — Four local women are facing criminal charges after a drug bust at a Warsaw residence. Sheri Alice Courson, 58, 1118 E. Clark St., Warsaw, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; maintaining a common nuisance, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a …read more.

ARGOS — The thefts of animal parts and hides by a former local taxidermist that occurred as early as 2011 recently resulted in the arrest of a suspect. Cody Leed, 45, of Plymouth, was arrested Feb. 28 on warrants through Marshall County for eight misdemeanor charges of theft, one felony theft charge and one felony …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw boys basketball head coach Doug Ogle announced Monday he is stepping away from coaching after 35 years.

ROCHESTER — Recently, criminal investigations by Indiana State Police Troopers Jessie Reason and Caleb Clark led to the arrests of two Fulton County residents on numerous drug related charges. Reason launched an approximately three-month long criminal investigation after receiving information that possible illegal drug activity was occurring at a home on 789 Cherry Tree Lane, …read more.

WARSAW – Lake City Bank has announced the following promotions. Becky K. Hefty has been promoted to Vice President, Retail Banking Officer of the bank’s Auburn branch. In this position, Hefty supports office staff in their efforts to provide quality service and build customer relationships. She also manages the daily operations of the office and …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Eleven horses in various states of emaciation and neglect were taken into the Shadarobah Horse Rescue recently following an investigation in Whitley County. One horse had to be euthanized due to her condition. The remaining horses are now affectionately referred to as “The Whitley 10.” On Jan. 28, Indiana State Board of Animal …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Area Career Center recently announced that Griffin Reed has committed to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. Reed is a senior student at the WACC and is in the Advanced Culinary Arts Program under the leadership of Chef Bragg. Warsaw Community High School and WACC congratulate Reed on …read more.

WARSAW – Aside from a chilly day on Friday, it looks as if Northern Indiana is warming up. This week’s forecast for Warsaw calls for dry conditions and high temperatures in the mid-40s through Thursday.  Friday will be dry with a high near 40. Saturday will be sunny with a nigh near 46. Sunday will …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Ivy Tech Community College and Manchester University are partnering to create opportunities for Ivy Tech Honors College students. Manchester is now reserving two seats annually in its Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or its dual degree program that grants a Pharm.D. and a Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics in the same four-year period …read more.

WARSAW — The opening of a second HopLore Brewing Co. location in Warsaw has been pushed back, according to owner Stefan King. “We’re just in a holding pattern,” said King. The opening of the Warsaw store on Argonne Road is experiencing construction delays. “It’s to be expected,” he said. The store in Warsaw will occupy …read more.

WARSAW — A man will serve a little more than six years in prison for two criminal cases that occurred in April 2018. In the first case, Cody Lee Bade, 28, Noblesville, was charged with resisting law enforcement and failure to appear, both level 6 felonies; and driving while suspended, a class A misdemeanor. Bade …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Iron Pride has qualified four teams to compete at the Indiana State Robotics Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. 574C Centurion, 574D Immortal and 574F Barbarian will be competing in the high school division. 574H Samurai will be competing in the middle school division. “I’m incredibly proud of our teams,” said Iron Pride …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A Winona Lake man was recently arrested after inappropriately touching a child. Rafael Meyo Rojas, 26, 1202 Wooster Road Lot 52, Winona Lake, is charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 5 felony. As defined in Indiana Code 35-31.5-2-221.5, sexual misconduct with a minor is when a person at least 18 …read more.

WARSAW – Four people were injured in a three-vehicle accident Saturday night, Feb. 29, in Warsaw. Shortly after 10 p.m. last night, emergency personnel responded to SR 15, north of Levi Lee Rd, in Plain Township for a three-vehicle collision, according to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. According to investigating deputies, a southbound 2010 Chevrolet Malibu …read more.

WARSAW — Did you know that 90% of your child’s brain development occurs before the age of five? That means your child’s brain develops more quickly from birth to five than it ever will again. These early years are the best opportunities for a child’s brain to develop the connections needed for a healthy, capable, …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman received a suspended sentence pending her acceptance into work release after dealing methamphetamine and heroin. Rachael Elizabeth Fruit, 27, 547 S. Harding St., Warsaw, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine and dealing in a narcotic drug, both level 5 felonies; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. Fruit was …read more.

MENTONE — Teen Book Club and new DVD’s coming soon to Bell Memorial Public Library. Teen Book Club will meet at 4:30 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 in the Young Adult Room Room. If you are interested in signing up, please contact Natalie Salazar at (574) 353-7234. Be on the lookout for these DVD’s …read more.

WARSAW – What do you get when you combine eight midgets and plenty of cold beer? Date night in Warsaw for a few hundred people. Nearly 500 people packed the Multi-Sport Building at the City-County Athletic Complex Friday night, Feb. 28, for a raucous Midget Wrestling show sponsored by Midgets With Attitude, which does more …read more.

WARSAW — A man captured in Warsaw early Saturday morning after a police chase that originated in Elkhart County was apparently wanted by authorities in Aberdeen, S.D. An Aberdeen Police Department Facebook post on Saturday announced, “Ronald Elkins, who was being sought yesterday by APD in reference to a Brown County warrant and suspicion of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – NorthWood put on one more defensive show to lock up its second girls basketball state championship, 37-29, over Salem Saturday night.

INDIANAPOLIS – Caden Jenkins and Grant Knight closed out their senior season with work at the IHSAA Boys Swim and Dive Championships.

WARSAW — Shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, Lutheran EMS and Plain Township (Leesburg) Fire Department were called to the 5000 block of SR 15 North to a three-vehicle accident.  The accident occurred near Wihebrink Landscape Management and appeared to involve a car, a van or SUV and a truck. An official at the …read more.

Editor’s Note: This article has been edited to update the time of events. WARSAW — A pursuit of a stolen vehicle from South Dakota originated in Elkhart County late Friday night and came southbound into Kosciusko County on State Road 15 at about 12:05 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Warsaw Police officers assisted other agencies in …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY – Marshall County was stocked with unique and historic basketball arenas as part of a colorful century of hoops.

WARSAW – United Way is organizing a fundraiser called “100 Women Who Care” at Tippy Creek Winery in Leesburg on March 24. Women United Invites the public to enjoy an evening of appetizers, wine and learning about United Way’s Kids United programs. The cost of the event is $100 and is tax-deductible. The event starts …read more.

SYRACUSE — March is the month when winter ends and spring begins. The weekend when we struggle with the time change, begins with open mic night at 7 p.m. Friday, March 6. Writers from the community are sharing five-minute poems and essays that are original or favorites. The free program is across the street from …read more.

By far the most interesting local race this spring is for the Superior Court 3 judge in Kosciusko County where four Republican candidates – Robert Bishop, Lindsey Grossnickle, Karin McGrath and Chad Miner – are vying to fill the seat of retiring judge Joe Sutton. Unlike other typical races, judicial contests are a little different …read more.

WARSAW — The Parkview Warsaw YMCA announced its new Youth Cross Country and Track and Field programs. These new programs are free for YMCA members and anyone in the community and are made possible in part through the K21 Health Foundation and Parkview Warsaw, said a news release from Parkview Warsaw YMCA. “Giving every child …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw art studio, Spoonful of Imagination, is working with the Kosciusko County Jail Chemical Addiction Program to bring art to inmates. Spoonful of Imagination owner Erica Deuel will lead art journaling classes with the current JCAP women’s class on Friday afternoons for the next three months. The art program started Friday, Feb. …read more.

HAMMOND — A statewide silver alert has been issued for a Hammond teenager. The Hammond Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Christiana Bennett, a 14-year-old black female, 5 feet 4 inches, 125 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. Christiana was last seen wearing a dark blue short sleeve polo shirt, khaki pants, black Nike …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College hosted the 2020 Presidential Scholarship Competition on Feb. 14 and 15. Melika Minnaar, of Istanbul, Turkey, was awarded the 2020 full-tuition President’s Scholarship. Minnaar is the first international student to be selected as the President’s Scholarship recipient. “I cannot wait to embark on the thrilling journey at Grace! I am …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Former Warsaw attorney Scott Lennox, 51, received a suspended sentence in Marshall County Superior Court 2 on Friday, Feb. 28, after stealing funds from the law firm he worked for. Lennox, who now lives in St. Clair, Mich., was charged with two counts of fraud on a financial institution, level 5 felonies; and …read more.

WARSAW — Purdue Extension Kosciusko County will host a one-day ServSafe food manager class and examination from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 11, at the Kosciusko County Justice Building’s video conference room. Do you own a restaurant or work in the food service industry? Indiana law requires that each food service establishment have one …read more.

SYRACUSE — Amy Pavel, 23, North Webster, is in critical condition at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a two-vehicle crash Thursday night, Feb. 27, on CR 800N, 300 feet east of CR 550E, Syracuse. The crash occurred at 5:45 p.m. Pavel’s injuries were not available. Amy D. Hill, 45, North Webster, and her 7-year-old female …read more.

WARSAW — Among the art and quilts on display at the Feb. 29 Annual Charity Auction fundraiser for Habitat For Humanity will be a unique work by a unique woman. Tessellations Garden/Patio Quilt is the latest creation of Linda Dilling, a former Warsaw High School math teacher, who holds degrees from Grace College in mathematics, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation’s board met Tuesday, Feb. 25, to discuss the current Conklin Bay trail project and future projects the foundation might want to support. It also reviewed finances. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson updated board members on the Conklin Bay trail, stating, “The Conklin Bay section is coming along really well. There are …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, more than $60 million is available in federal funds to support public and nonprofit organizations that provide services to Indiana crime victims. This is part of the Victims of Crime Act assistance program and funded by the federal Crime Victims Fund, which is financed through the fines …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will host the annual kindergarten round-up event for all incoming 2020-21 kindergarten students and parents on Thursday, March 12, at all eight elementary schools. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the informational presentation scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. and end by 6:30 p.m. This event will provide information to …read more.

WARSAW – The city of Warsaw is reassuring residents along Winona Lake not to worry about a green substance released into the lake Thursday, Feb. 27. On Thursday, the city’s Wastewater Treatment Utility maintenance crew conducted routine dye testing near Rabb Water Systems at East Jefferson Street and Argonne Road.   Some of the green dye …read more.

WARSAW — The Grossnickle Foundation recently awarded its initial grants to support United Way of Kosciusko County and Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. The organizations received $4,110 and $2,518 respectively, said a news release from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The Grossnickle Foundation is a Donor Advised Fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The Grossnickle …read more.

PLYMOUTH — FFA Chapters of Marshall County will be holding its 11th annual Marshall County FFA Toy Show and Ag Expo, Sunday, March 1. The event will take place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Plymouth High School, 1 Big Red Drive, Plymouth, said a news release from FFA Chapters of Marshall County. Admission …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will hold a prom and bridal expo at the Center Lake Pavilion from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Admission to the event is free. This event will provide information on tuxedos, hair styles, jewelry, flowers, photographers, decor, catering and more. Warsaw Party Rental is sponsoring …read more.

This story has been updated with additional information and photos. WARSAW – Firefighters from multiple departments were battling a structure fire this morning on South Buffalo Street in Warsaw. The blaze was reported at 5:15 at J&B Pallet Company, 711 S. Buffalo St. The fire appeared to be concentrated on the east side of the …read more.

Travis Wayne Tillotson WARSAW — A Claypool man received a suspended sentence after failing to report that his stepson had been severely abused. Travis Wayne Tillotson, 39, 1359 W. CR 800S, Claypool, was charged with neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony. He was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 on Thursday, Feb. 27. …read more.

WARSAW — It appears the original permanent injunction prohibiting motorized racing at the fairgrounds and established 30 years ago by nine homeowners may very well be here to stay. The Kosciusko County Fair Board, which intentionally began motorized racing several years ago as a way to generate revenue, saw its legal efforts rebuffed again, this …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool man will serve two years in jail after battering a woman on two occasions. In the first case, Dyrell Aaron Kreis, 40, 3211 W. CR 700S, was charged with domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. He was found guilty in December 2014 but was back in court regarding this case due …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School junior Brennan Cox has organized a fundraiser dodgeball tournament for Riley Hospital and foster care in Kosciusko County. The double-elimination tournament will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, in the WCHS Tiger Den. It is a $40 cash entry cost per team, or $5 per person. Players must …read more.

WARSAW — A Pierceton man will serve 12 years in prison after stealing a vehicle from a woman in the parking lot at Owens Supermarket. Matthew L. Prater, 42, 3104 E. Wooster Road Lot 24, Pierceton, was charged with robbery, a level 3 felony. Charges of auto theft, resisting law enforcement, intimidation and battery resulting …read more.

(A slow, fly-through documenting the progress of the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail on Lake Wawasee. Video was originally recorded on Feb. 22, by Tony Pawlicki, a member of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee, and a Realtor with Todd Realty ERA Powered in Syracuse.) SYRACUSE — Progress is being made on the Conklin Bay boardwalk project …read more.

MILFORD — The Kehoe Kids are a group of eighth-grade students who are continuing a project they started four years ago — the annual Kehoe Kids Auction and Fish Fry. As the last year for the Kehoe Kids at Milford School, they are hoping to surpass a total of $30,000 at their fifth annual silent auction after coming very close to making it in the last four years.

NORTH WEBSTER — A retired gentleman from North Webster, Danny Lewis Warrick, was honored Dec. 12 at an awards ceremony in Berlin, Germany. The award certificate reads, “The jury hereby confers the International Dr. Rainer Hildebrandt Medal of Human Rights in recognition of his work in support of human rights to Danny Lewis Warrick, United …read more.

By SUE LOUGHLIN TERRE HAUTE – Ivy Tech Community College is increasingly expanding the number of eight-week course offerings, and the reason, officials say, is higher student success rates. “It is more focused and faster to complete,” said Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann. “For working adults, that means less time for life to get in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals will meet at 8:45 a.m. Monday, April 6, to start its annual meetings for 2020. The meeting will be in the old courtroom on the third floor of the Kosciusko County Courthouse. The PTABOA will also be meeting at 9 a.m. Monday, April 13, …read more.

WARSAW – A Warsaw man is facing six charges, including attempted murder, after he allegedly stabbed his wife repeatedly in the face, head and chest. Juan Ramirez Garcia, 50, 340 E. Levi Lee Road Lot 139, Warsaw, was arrested following an incident at 8:11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. When Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man faces multiple charges after drugs were allegedly discovered during a traffic stop. Joshua Allan Miller, 31, 340 East Levi Lee Road 94, Warsaw, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of syringe, a level 6 felony; possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor; driving …read more.

Editor’s Note: This Silver Alert has been canceled as of 12:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. CARMEL — A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Carmel man. The Carmel Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Fuming Li, a 63-year-old Asian male who is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He …read more.

BOURBON — The Time is Now, an anti-human trafficking group, hosts its first Run to End Human Trafficking 5K/10K at 9 a.m., Saturday, Apr. 11. Both runs will start at Triton Jr. Sr. High School, 300 Triton Drive, Bourbon. The path of both races will run through Bourbon and a segment of the surrounding countryside …read more.

WARSAW — Former Warsaw attorney Scott Lennox, 51, will be sentenced at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in Plymouth, after stealing funds from the law firm he worked for. Lennox, who now lives in St. Clair, Mich., is charged with two counts of fraud on a financial institution, level 5 felonies; and six counts of …read more.

WARSAW – Lake effect snow showers will continue to move across parts of Northern Indiana Thursday, Feb. 27, and could cause some drifting snow. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook and warns that drifting snow will likely hamper travel over rural and open roads. Across the region, additional snow accumulations are …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace Theological Seminary will welcome Dr. Chris Armstrong, program fellow on the Faith, Work, And Economics team at the Kern Family Foundation, on Thursday, March 19. Armstrong will speak about the intersection of faith, work and economics from 8-9:30 p.m. in Westminster Hall, 105 9th Street., Winona Lake. The event is free …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A Pierceton man was uninjured after his vehicle slid off a roadway and into a pond. At 11:17 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communications Center received a call from Garrett Palm, 26, Pierceton, who reported that his 2008 Chevrolet Silverado had gone into the water on Wooster …read more.

SYRACUSE — This summer won’t be just any summer for Brian Whirledge. Because he received a Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship Grant for $12,000, Whirledge, a visual arts instructor at Wawasee High School, will get to visit several countries in southern Europe during a seven to eight week span in the summer. He applied for …read more.

WARSAW – Animal Welfare League has been inundated with calls, texts and social media comments after a dog was abandoned outside its facility and tied to the building with a leash. The female Mastiff was found tethered to a door Tuesday morning, Feb. 25, after two people were caught on video leaving the dog behind …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A Winona Lake man was recently arrested after molesting a child on multiple occasions. Trece Douglas Blanton, 21, 1202 Wooster Road Lot 6, Winona Lake, is charged with four counts of child molestation, all level 3 felonies. On Feb. 14, the Winona Lake Police Department received a report of child molestation. A …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Members of the Indiana House of Representatives at the Statehouse honored State. Rep. Dave Wolkins (R-Warsaw) for his 32 years of serving House District 18, Tuesday, Feb. 25. “Being a good husband and father are my greatest achievements, and being a public servant has been one of the biggest honors of my life,” …read more.

[weaver_youtube X-JgnlDxzCE rel=0] WARSAW — Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. That’s the important reminder coming from the Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership with two of the heaviest drinking events of the year around the corner: St. Patrick’s Day and the NCAA tournament. All throughout March, officers will be conducting overtime patrols and sobriety checkpoints to …read more.

ANGOLA —  Indiana State Troopers from the Fort Wayne Post arrested an alleged car thief who led them on a high-speed chase through Noble and Whitley Counties, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25. Nathan Lundgren, 27,  Angola, was apprehended after the pursuit and incarcerated in the Noble County Jail, where he faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, …read more.

WARSAW — A Milford man was recently arrested in two separate cases involving drugs and domestic battery. In the first case, Christopher Charles Castle, 31, 111 W. Section St., Apartment 6, Milford, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. Castle is also charged with domestic battery …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Five people have joined the Manchester University Board of Trustees. Trustees serve five-year terms, said a news release from Manchester University.  Here are the new additions: Jeffrey Carter, president of Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond. He is a graduate of Bridgewater College with a Master of Divinity degree from Bethany Theological Seminary …read more.

MILFORD — The bridge on East Beer Road over Turkey Creek, east of Milford, is slated for replacement through a grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation. The project was confirmed by Kosciusko County Highway Superintendent Stephen Moriarty. The county recently received a $1,209,120 grant from INDOT. “We applied for the grant the second week …read more.

PIERCETON — At approximately 11:21 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, Winona Lake Fire Department was contacted with a request for assistance by Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory at an accident in the area of 4000 East Wooster Road, Pierceton. A Chevy pickup truck went off the roadway and into a pond. The driver was not injured but was …read more.

SIDNEY – Parking issues and abandoned vehicles. Substandard housing and maybe even a deserted homeless camp along the railroad tracks. The town of Sidney is like a microcosm of many other small towns that face similar issues, but with a population of less than 100, it has fewer people to choose from who will step …read more.

GOSHEN — Elkhart County Extension Homemakers will host a free program about CBD. Olivia Western, Purdue University Extension Educator in Health & Human Sciences in St. Joseph County, will lead the discussion. The program will from 1-7 p.m. Monday, March 16, at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County office on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, said …read more.

ATWOOD — The Atwood Fire Department will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Atwood Community Building, located at 213 E. Hovey St. A free-will donation is required for entry. All proceeds will benefit the Atwood Fire Department.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee hosted a double division event Saturday, Feb. 22, with 39 teams competing in the high school division and 27 teams competing in the middle school division, on opposite sides of Wawasee’s spectator gymnasium. The final match was an epic “clash of the green” between first seed Zionsville and second seed Wawasee, both …read more.

WARSAW — The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is asking for help in identifying two men who allegedly tied a dog to the shelter doors at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24.  According to an AWL Facebook post, when staff arrived at 6 a.m. Tuesday, they were unable to enter the door of the building …read more.

WARSAW — Living in Transition Effectively, the new jail ministry program expected to launch this spring, will be aimed at reducing recidivism rates and preparing inmates for re-entry into society.  LITE Coordinator Tammy Cotton and her husband, Chris, came up with the idea for the program after their daughter was incarcerated for a year and …read more.

WARSAW – A growing scandal involving two virtual schools is sending political ripples through parts of Northern Indiana. Republican candidate Bill Dixon is calling out his primary opponent, District 22 State Rep. Curt Nisly, of Milford, to respond to reports that he accepted a $1,000 campaign donation from the schools that are accused of improperly …read more.

NEW CASTLE — A Warsaw man died while serving a prison sentence at the New Castle Correctional Facility for sexual misconduct with a minor. Brandon Gregory Nissley Brandon Gregory Nissley, 23, was in the New Castle Correctional Facility serving a four-year sentence for sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 4 felony. He was arrested …read more.

WARSAW — On Saturday, Feb. 22, students from five schools in the Warsaw Community School corporation attended the Scholastic Chess of Indiana Regional Team Chess Tournament held at Goshen High School. The Goshen regional was one of four regional contests around the state. Grade-level teams of students competed in several rounds of chess against area …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Cub Scout Pack 3828 recently held its annual Blue and Gold Awards Banquet attended by Cub Scouts, their families and special guests at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church. The theme for the evening was moon and stars. Cub Master Don Curry handed out awards and badges to 26 Cub Scouts. The highlight …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY — Dakota B. Fisher, 31, North Webster, was struck and killed by an SUV Friday, Feb. 21, as he was walking along a road in Noble County. The crash happened at about 9:31 p.m. on US 33, near Albion Road, north of Kimmell. The preliminary investigation by the Noble County Sheriff’s Department indicates …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Driving south along SR 15S, it’s hard not to notice two new large structures near the road at the Louis Dreyfus Company’s Claypool facility. According to Louis Dreyfus Commercial Manager Jeremy Mullins, the two “gigantic” Quonset will be used for soybean storage. The Quonset huts are “just a means to provide more services …read more.

  UPDATE: Due to the inclement weather conditions, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile has rescheduled its visit to the K21 Health Pavilion. Today’s visit has been rescheduled from today to this coming from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, in the pavilion parking lot.  WARSAW — The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be at …read more.

WARSAW — A Goshen man faces multiple charges after he allegedly burglarized a NIPSCO substation. Michael Devon Helmuth, 38, 218 Winchester Trail, Goshen, faces two counts of critical infrastructure facility mischief, a level 5 felony. He also faces charges of burglary, a level 5 felony; critical infrastructure trespass, a level 6 felony; theft, a level …read more.

By Dee Anna Muraski This week and next, with the help of Dee Anna Muraski, we will explore a new direction in art with you. Here is an excellent two-week series on modern art offered to us by Muraski. If we take a broad-brush stroke to the 1900s, it is interesting what appears. America was …read more.

WARSAW – The National Weather Service has doubled the amount of snow that is expected to accumulate in Warsaw by the end of Wednesday, Feb. 26 NWS on Monday, Feb. 24, predicted that one to three inches of snow was expected to fall on Wednesday, but that was revised to as much as seven to …read more.

PLYMOUTH – Join The Journey, a 5K and 1-mile family fun run, is scheduled for April 18 in Plymouth. The proceeds for this race will go to Dustin’s Place, a center for grieving children and families in Plymouth. Dustin’s Place is at 11802 Lincoln Highway, Plymouth The registration fee is $25 and participants can register …read more.

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From left, in front, are Heather Reichenbach, WCS board president; Elle Turley, WCS board member; Suzie Light, Kosciusko County Community Foundation CEO; and Jay Baumgartner, WCS board member.From left, in back, are Mike Coon, WCS board member; Randy Polston, WCS board vice-president; Jeremy Mullins, WCS board secretary; Dr. David Hoffert, WCS superintendent; and Brad Johnson, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Guys, it is time for a men’s night out to support the North Webster Community Center. The Sroufe Memorial Shrimp Stag is happening from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, March 14. Men 21 and older are invited. The $50 ticket provides the holder with an opportunity to win the $1,000 grand prize, an all-you-can-eat …read more.