SYRACUSE — During a 12-minute meeting held Monday afternoon, Feb. 24, in Syracuse, the Wawasee School Board approved a bid from Fort Wayne-based Hamilton Hunter Builders for 2020 facility improvement projects. Hamilton Hunter’s bid is for $2,219,600. All but one of the projects will be in either Wawasee High School or Wawasee Middle School. Following …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will receive a $100,000 approved by the Indiana State Board of Education. The Career Ladder program was developed for local education agencies to develop teacher leadership opportunities. The grant will support teacher development while providing high-performing teachers expanded career opportunities in teacher-coaching and in leadership roles. All Warsaw Community Schools …read more.

MONTICELLO – Indiana Beach is up for sale, and area officials in Monticello are hoping to find a new buyer. White County and the city of Monticello will assist Apex Parks Group, a California-based company that has owned Indiana Beach since 2015, in meeting with amusement industry leaders, brokers and investors in hopes of finding …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — It is time to begin preparing for the Kosciusko County Kids Business Fair. It will be hosted by the North Webster Community Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21. The deadline to register is Sunday, March 1. Applications are available at the center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13). …read more.

AKRON — Valley Connects and the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation offer free QPR training at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25. The training will be held in the lecture room at Tippecanoe Valley High School, 8345 SR 19, Akron, said a news release by TVSC and Valley Connects. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. It is …read more.

WARSAW — Fifty-three students from Warsaw Community Schools were selected to advance to the National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest. The trip to the state contest comes after success Northeast Region contest at Ivy Tech Coliseum Campus in Fort Wayne on Saturday, Feb. 15, said a news release from Warsaw Community Schools. NHDI …read more.

WABASH — Grow Wabash County announced that the “Growth Starts Here” capital campaign has reached its campaign goal of raising $1 million. The campaign was announced by campaign chair, Parker Beauchamp, during Grow Wabash County’s Annual Dinner Celebration in October and it was met with support and excitement from the community, said a news release …read more.

Come out and support your local Cub Scout pack this Saturday, Feb. 29. Cub Scout Pack 3761 will be holding a cake auction and Pinewood Derby at the American Legion Post 258, 104 N. 1st St., Pierceton.

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 — Here’s hoping you enjoyed the weather over the weekend because all of the pleasant weather is gone beginning Monday, Feb. 24. After a sunny weekend that brought with it a high of 55 on Sunday, conditions are quickly changing. The National Weather Service predicts a strong chance of rain Monday and Tuesday followed …read more.

NAPPANEE – Tickets for the girls basketball state title game will go on sale Tuesday at NorthWood.

MENTONE — Story Hour and more coming up at the Bell Memorial Public Library. Story Hour is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28 and will take place in our Children’s room. The theme for this week is “Pigeons”. The story to be read will be “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.” Children’s craft …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Take a trip back home to England with Marie Rowley when she presents a program about her native Yorkshire, England at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at North Webster Community Public Library. Through photos and narrative, Rowley will share the history, geography, dialect, food, landmarks, and famous natives of Yorkshire along with …read more.

LARWILL — The Whitko Community School Corporation released a statement regarding the death of 12-year-old Ayden Elijah Adee, Saturday, Feb. 22. The boy had been missing since Wednesday. His body was found Friday afternoon in a wooded area southeast of Warsaw. Ayden died as a result of self-inflicted injuries, according to the news release from …read more.

LAPORTE – NorthWood frustrated Benton Central on the defensive end to earn a 36-22 girls basketball semi-state championship.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello released a statement via the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office regarding the cause of death of 12-year-old Ayden Elijah Adee. The boy had been missing since Wednesday and his body was found Friday afternoon in a wooded area southeast of Warsaw. Ayden died as a result of self-inflicted injuries, …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor Libraries are community centers that rock! According to a Gallup Poll in 2019, Americans used the library more than any other leisure activity including going to the movies. As utilizing your library is free and quite a few activities cost money, it makes total sense. Whether because they offer services …read more.

MILFORD — The Winter Adult Reading Program is still going on at the Milford Public Library. Be on the lookout for the library game show “Imagine Your Prize”. This goes along with this year’s theme, “Imagine Your Story”. Patrons, 18 years of age and older are encouraged to keep signing up, said a news release …read more.

Numerous people who watched the Warsaw mayoral race last year wondered out loud about the close connection between  Republican challenger Ron Shoemaker and the Kosciusko County Fair Board since some fair board members seemed to be supporting Shoemaker and adamantly against incumbent Mayor Joe Thallemer. The fair board scheduled two events at the Shrine Building …read more.

WARSAW – The first show at the revamped Lucerne Amphitheater in Warsaw will be July 17. The featured artist will be Lightnin’ Rod & the Thunderbolts, a blues band, and the show is part of the park department’s summer concert series, which is normally held at Central Park Plaza. Sheila Wieringa, the parks department recreation …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Insulin users would no longer need a prescription to buy the life-saving medication under a state Senate bill passed by a House committee Wednesday. Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso, authored a bill reversing a 2014 law that made a prescription necessary to purchase insulin, which is used primarily by diabetics. Charbonneau said the 2014 …read more.

WARSAW — The body of 12-year-old Ayden Elijah Adee, who had been missing since 9:30 p.m., Wednesday night, Feb. 19 has been found. The body was found at approximately 12:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in a heavily wooded area near the intersection of CR 350E and CR 500S, police said. A statewide Silver Alert had …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man faces an escape charge after allegedly leaving the state while enrolled in Community Corrections. Joseph Michael Jarvis, 30, 900 North Park Avenue, Warsaw, was charged with escape, a level 6 felony. On July 1, 2019, Jarvis was sentenced to Noble County Community Corrections for the crimes of burglary and criminal …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS  —  An effort to prevent soft drinks from being purchased with food stamps has died for this year in the Indiana General Assembly. State Rep. Cindy Ziemke, R-Batesville, filed House Bill 1118 (http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2020/bills/house/1118) that would have prevented Supplemental Nutrition Program Assistance benefits (formerly called food stamps) from being used to purchase energy drinks, carbonated …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric Holcomb announced he signed an executive order directing state agencies to pursue collection of damage information that could lead to a declaration of disaster emergency along the Lake Michigan shoreline. He also outlined steps state agencies will take to provide assistance along the shoreline, said a news release from the Governor’s …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College’s Department of Engineering held a CO2 dragster race on Feb. 1 for engineering students and faculty, high school and middle school students. Warsaw Community High School senior Marston Norris won the high school division. Jeffersonville High School senior Isaac Findley took second and homeschool senior Lauren Mermoud took third. Grace …read more.

UPDATE: This Silver Alert was cancelled at about 6:22 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21 after Arnett was found safe. DELPHI — A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Delphi woman. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of Lauren Elizabeth Arnett, an 18-year-old white female who is 5 feet 11 inches tall …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman faces domestic battery charges following an alleged incident where children under 16 were present. Han Ngoc Nguyen, 35, 29 North Superior Avenue, Warsaw, faces charges of domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Saturday, Feb. 8, Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — Steve Creighton’s “Still Life Group” oil painting has been juried into the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society 2020 Best of America National Juried Exhibition. The painting is one of 150 selected from 1,096 entries from national and international artists.  It will be on display at the McBride Gallery, Annapolis, Md. beginning with …read more.

MERRILLVILLE — NIPSCO is accepting applications for its environmental action grant to support local nonprofit organizations with environmental initiatives. In its fifth year, NIPSCO’s Environmental Action Grant aims to provide funding for restoration and education projects throughout northern Indiana. “As part of our commitment to strengthen and support partnerships with organizations passionate about improving the …read more.

WARSAW – Authorities continue to search for a missing boy from Warsaw. Indiana State Police issued a Silver Alert Thursday as the search continued for Ayden Elijah Adee. A spokesman for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s office said deputies and Indiana Conservation officers searched the Sellers Lake area throughout the day on Thursday, Feb. 20. Officers …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees welcomed a new member, Joe Cleland, at its monthly public meeting Wednesday, Feb. 19. Among other agenda items, the board heard a report from Astbury Water Technology’s Matt Rippey, LRSD wastewater plant operator, reviewing district operations for 2019. Board President Jim Haney introduced Cleland, who is …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — The National Weather Service predicts a warm, sunny weekend and chances of more above-normal temps along with precipitation as spring nears. After a high of about 25, the low on Thursday, Feb. 20, will be around 12. Friday will be sunny with a high around 34 and a low near 23. …read more.

Editor’s Note: Indiana police corrected the spelling of Ayden’s first name. WARSAW — A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Warsaw youth. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of Ayden Elijah Adee, a 12-year-old white male who is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 108 pounds. He has red …read more.

SYRACUSE — Anonymous donors recently established the Rebecca Linnemeier Student Success Fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation in honor of Linnemeier’s many years of service to Wawasee Schools. This fund will provide support to the Wawasee Community School Corp, specifically in the areas of social and emotional learning for the students. Linnemeier is the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A woman was recently arrested after officers responded to a report of a drug overdose involving another woman at a residence. Kaycee Kapri Keirstead, 28, 503 Campbell Ave., Marion, is charged with possession of cocaine and possession of a syringe, both level 6 felonies; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; and …read more.

WARSAW — In December, Erin Streeter celebrated her one year anniversary as the children’s services librarian at Warsaw Community Public Library. However, her love of libraries has been ingrained in her since she was a child.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly choking and battering a woman. Trenton Lamar Thornburg, 24, 4600 N. CR 250E, Warsaw, is charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present; and domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, both level 6 felonies.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Feb. …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce congratulated Himes & Krull LLC for being selected as the February 2020 Member of the Month. Himes & Krull, LLC is one of the leading firms in and throughout the area. They are known for their continuous dedication and commitment not only to each customer but to the …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Two Whitko Jr/Sr High School students will be heading to the Miss Indiana Outstanding Teen competition in Zionsville in June. This past Sunday, Chloe Bollinger was declared Miss Kosciusko’s Outstanding Teen, crowned by Former 2019 MKOT and now 2020’s Miss South Bend’s Outstanding Teen, Jordyn Leininger, said a news release from the …read more.

NEW BUFFALO — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce a concert by Styx at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center at 9 p.m., Friday, July 3. Ticket prices for the show range from $75 to $105, plus applicable fees, and can be purchased online at www.fourwindscasino.com beginning …read more.

By John Alley Woodlawn Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer ROCHESTER — Over the past decade, we have seen significant evolutions that have transformed surgery as we know it. It always has been and continues to be our goal to provide patients with minimally invasive surgical options. This is why I am thrilled to announce …read more.

WINONA LAKE — “When you think about being a champion, it’s not just being a champion. It’s a champion for Christ. Because when you focus on your goal, you focus on Him.” Tamika Catchings, a retired professional basketball player, spoke at the first annual Love Thy Neighbor luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The event was …read more.

WARSAW — A South Bend man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly battering two women. Desean Jakes, 23, 3790 Curtis Drive N 3476, South Bend, was charged with domestic battery with moderate bodily injury, battery with moderate bodily injury, and residential entry, all level 6 felonies. On Jan. 27, an officer with the Kosciusko County …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Claypool resident Penelopy Wagley addressed the Claypool Town Council on Tuesday, Feb. 18, regarding the town helping to fund a senior fitness program. A local 3B Exercise group is being proposed, with the three B’s representing body, brain and belief. The group would be those ages 55 and older. “The body portion would …read more.

MILFORD — After a brief hiatus, Housing Opportunities of Warsaw is re-launching its Healthy Homes Initiative in partnership with Grace College’s Exercise Science program. Healthy Homes, which is designed to help Kosciusko County families detect any health hazards in their household by pointing out links between home contaminants and homeowner health, is completely free and …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ fifth annual elementary robotics showcase will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 14, at the Warsaw Community High School’s new Tiger Recreational and Activity Center. The showcase is designed to inspire students to be innovative as they program and engineer solutions to the new engineering and …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.

WARSAW — Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana will hold a program titled “Sugar Epidemic” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Learn the health benefits of removing excess sugar from your diet. Join Sue Delagrange, MS, RD for this free program. Reservations are recommended but not required. For …read more.

WARSAW —  At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer shared the 2019 year-end report, which touched on various five-year master plan projects.  Those included the Kelly Park playground, the amphitheater at Lucerne Park, renovating another Lucerne cabin to bring it up to ADA compliance, replacement of tables …read more.

ROCHESTER — About 50 business owners and involved citizens from the Rochester community gathered Saturday, Feb. 15, at Rochester Meats & Deli for donuts, coffee and an update from local government leaders on infrastructure and redevelopment projects around the city. The meeting was the second of three in the Legislative Breakfast Series sponsored by the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council witnessed the swearing-in of a Winona Lake Police reserve officer and approved a land acquisition at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Town Attorney Adam Turner swore in Cody Anderson as a reserve officer for Winona Lake Police Department. Anderson will be the tenth officer in Winona …read more.

WARSAW – Convene. Build. Show. Those three actions convey the mission behind Alan Tio’s vision for KEDCo, Kosciusko County’s economic development department, which has been revitalized since his arrival. Tio became the chief executive officer of KEDCo in 2018 following the retirement of George Robertson, who led the office for years and was more of …read more.

WARSAW — The 63rd annual meeting for the Kosciusko County Soil & Water Conservation District recognized the conservation efforts of county youth and farmers Tuesday evening, Feb. 18. The meeting was held at Wyndham Gardens, Warsaw, with close to 100 attending. The county’s top high school soil judgers were recognized for their dedication and work …read more.

FORT WAYNE — “Warsaw Night with the Komets,” is sets for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, when the Fort Wayne Komets battle the Kalamazoo Wings. A ceremonial puck drop by Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer and other community members will kick off the evening, according to a news release from the City of Warsaw and the Fort …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees discussed the corporation’s upcoming summer school program and proposed high school classroom renovations during a work session on Tuesday, Feb. 18. JoElla Hauselman, Edgewood Middle School principal and summer school coordinator; and Dan Graney, summer program facilitator, were both present at the meeting to discuss …read more.

  SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council passed a resolution opposing House Bill 1165 during its regular meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 18. HB1165 would make it possible for landlords to put properties in their tenants names for utilities. Clerk-Treasurer Paula Kehr-Wicker explained if the bill is passed and a utility bill goes to collection, it …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District discussed issues with illegal dumping at the North Webster recycling site during its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. On Feb. 4, two recycling containers at the KC Recycling Depot’s North Webster location were filled with used insulation. The depot made a …read more.

CROWN POINT — Crown Point turned out to be an interstate battle with teams from Illinois, Michigan and Indiana being represented. “This was a good example of the level of competition we will see at worlds,” said Wawasee head coach Jed Wandland. Wawasee’s Iron Pride Robotics team took the skills championship at the Crown Point …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Area Plan Director Dan Richard and Attorney Steve Snyder brought a rezoning request to the Kosciusko County Commissioners at the Feb. 18 meeting. Richard described the area as “a 10-acre plus tract of ground just north of the town of Milford, off SR 15, north of CR 1350N, at the north end …read more.

LEESBURG — The annual meeting of Purdue Extension Kosciusko County will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, at Maple Leaf Farms Inc., 101 E. Church St., Leesburg. The annual meeting will celebrate and share the successes of the 2019 Purdue Extension year in the county. New extension board members will be elected and …read more.

By Darla McCammon In my 11 years as executive director of the Animal Welfare League, I encountered many different personalities. Some of them were our clients and staff members, while others were generous donors and volunteers. I enjoy meeting people and many in this group were also quite entertaining to know. One of those unique …read more.

LARWILL — Whitko Superintendent Dr. Brandon Penrod gave a presentation on “Advancing Educator Effectiveness and Equity at Whitko” during the Whitko School Board meeting, Monday, Feb. 17. Penrod introduced a new teacher development initiative to the school board. The initiative was made possible through funds provided by the Career Ladders Grant from the State of …read more.

WARSAW – Graydon Brath, 16, of Warsaw, was the top winner in the Young Artist Competition sponsored by the Symphony of the Lakes on Saturday, Feb. 15 in the Performing Arts Center of Warsaw Community High School. Brath, who plays the double bass, won first place, which included a $500 Thomas N. Stirling Memorial Scholarship …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Miss Kosciusko pageant took place Saturday, Feb. 15, at Wawasee High School. The Miss Kosciusko winner is Jullianna Niebbia, a sophomore at Purdue University who lives in Warsaw. The Miss Kosciusko Outstanding Teen winner is Chloe Bollinger, a freshman at Whitko Jr./Sr. High School who lives in South Whitley.

WARSAW – This week’s forecast for Kosciusko County is a dry one, according to the National Weather Service. After a few seasonably cold days, though, temperatures will rise into the 40s for the weekend. Tuesday will see a high of 39 under cloudy conditions. Wednesday and Thursday will see highs of 31 and 27 respectively …read more.

SYRACUSE — This week will be the five year heavenly anniversaries of Josh Knisley and Tara Thornburg. Knisley’s heavenly anniversary is Wednesday, Feb. 19, and Thornburg’s is Thursday, Feb. 20.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard an update on the Conklin Bay project at its meeting Monday evening, Feb. 17. The board also heard from two Syracuse Lake residents who walk the trail on a regular basis. The two women, who frequent the trails, attended the meeting. They expressed concern about the trail being maintained …read more.

WARSAW – Lake City Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the classroom in the administrative building at Kosciusko Community Hospital. This month’s speaker will be Stephanie Ducheteau, a trained hypnotist will be discussing “The Art of Relaxation.” Stephanie has five years of clinical experience. Anyone with neuropathy or …read more.

BRISTOL — The romantic musical “First Date” opens Friday, Feb. 21 for a three-weekend run at the Bristol Opera House. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinée at 3 p.m. on March 1. Casey and Aaron, two 30-ish New York City singles who seemingly have nothing in common, have been …read more.

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  AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Board heard about the ongoing HVAC project happening at the high school during the meeting held tonight, Feb. 17. Maintenance Director Todd Glenn informed the board that the cooling tower at the high school has parts that are around 45 years old. This HVAC system has cost the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School student Terrance Egolf, as he did last year, has organized the “Bless the Homeless” event to help the homeless. It will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive. Items accepted include monetary donations, scarves, blankets, clothing, hot hands, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – At the start of the 2019-20 school year, Sarah Baier, an educational program specialist at the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, set a high bar for the Lilly Center’s destination field trip program: Host 1,000 K-12 students by the end of the school year. With close to three months left in …read more.

WARSAW – A spokesperson for DePuy Sythes confirmed some jobs will be moved from Warsaw in about two years when its distribution center is moved to central Indiana. Mindy Tinsley, a spokesperson for the company, declined to say how many jobs it would involve and said it’s part of an ongoing effort to “look at …read more.

FORT WAYNE –  The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, in collaboration with Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc., has announced the creation of “Make It Your Own Mural Fest.” The mural festival begins on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and runs until Friday, Sept. 18, throughout Northeast Indiana’s eleven counties including Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, …read more.

CLAYPOOL – Town officials in Claypool are now officially exploring the idea of selling its water system to Indiana American Water – the same company that provides service to Warsaw and part of Winona Lake. The Claypool water system has some looming repairs that are needed, and sale of the utility could provide a nest …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man who is taking steps to address addiction issues may not have to serve time behind bars.   Benjamin Jacob Albright, 41, 804 N. Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw, pleaded guilty to manufacturing methamphetamine, a level 4 felony, on Monday, Feb. 17. Albright was arrested in August 2018 after a Warsaw police …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Manchester University is expanding its pharmacogenomics education program with an online graduate certificate designed for health care professionals seeking to enhance, expand and differentiate their practice. The program begins in fall semester 2020, said a news release from Manchester University. Pharmacogenomics (PGx), a major component of personalized medicine or precision medicine, tailors …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman and an Etna Green man are facing multiple drug-related charges after police performed a welfare check. Shanelle Dianae Byrer, 26, 8280 E US 30, Pierceton, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; possession of syringe, a level 6 felony; neglect …read more.

SIDNEY – The Kosciusko County Republican Party will have a caucus on Feb. 25 to fill the vacancy of the Sidney clerk-treasurer. The vacancy was created with the resignation of Etta Hurd, who had accepted the job less than a month ago. She resigned Feb. 10 for personal reasons. Declarations of candidacy are available at …read more.

WARSAW — Main on Main Comedy Improv Troupe returns for another free comedy improv show on Thursday, Feb. 27 in Warsaw. Main on Main will perform a mix of totally made-up comedy scenes based on audience suggestions, said a news release from Main on Main Comedy Improv Troupe. “Comedy improv is where a group of …read more.

MENTONE — Lego Club and more offered at Bell Memorial Public Library. Lego Club will take place 4 – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the large conference room.    Teen Book Club will meet 4:30 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the Teen Room. The book club is currently reading “I Will Always …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Family Bingo, movie screenings and more offered at North Webster Community Public Library. While Wawasee school kids enjoy a day off from school for trimester break, bring them to North Webster Community Public Library to play Family Bingo 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24. It is fun and easy to play for kids …read more.

By Amy Mann Children’s Services “Variety is the spice of life” is a proverbial saying from the late 18th century. It was originally a quotation from the English poet William Cowper (1731–1800) in The Task (1785): ‘Variety’s the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavour.’ How does this axiom fit into life …read more.

By Merri Bottorff Friends of the Warsaw Community Public Library President Story Emporium, a new used bookstore which will open next month in the library, is sponsored and managed by the Friends of the Warsaw Community Public Library and Friends volunteers. The bookstore provides an array of quality used books of all genres, music CDs, …read more.

WARSAW — A Goshen man faces charges after he fled from police when he was discovered in a stolen vehicle.  Christopher David Oler, 40, 409 E. Walden Ave., Goshen, is charged with theft, a level 6 felony; and resisting law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Nov. 7, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Stock up on movies, books and puzzles for the long weekend when the Syracuse Library is closed for President’s Day observances on Monday, Feb. 17. Copies of the Chautauqua Wawasee/ Syracuse Library book club choice, “The Lost City of the Monkey God” are available. The discussion is on Friday, Mar. 20. There is …read more.

WARSAW – Education issues were front and center Friday at the legislative “Third House” in Warsaw as two Republican state lawmakers defended the state’s efforts to provide more support for teachers. State lawmakers are more than halfway done with this year’s short legislative session. Attempts to consider legislation to boost teacher pay this year died …read more.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is now facing the potential for a 60-day suspension following a recommendation Friday in the continuing fallout from the groping allegations against the first-term state official. Hill, the former Elkhart County Prosecutor, was accused of groping women at a party in Indianapolis in March of 2018. While a special prosecutor …read more.

By RENEA SALYER Chamber Executive Director Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce announced its February Member of the Month — Turkey Creek Fire Territory. Turkey Creek Fire Territory is comprised of two fire stations in Syracuse, one on Huntington Street and the other on McClintic Road. There are 16 paid staff of firemen and a firewoman who …read more.

WARSAW — Kathy Groninger formally announced her candidacy for Kosciusko County Council at Large. Originally from Indianapolis, Groninger has called Kosciusko County her home for the past 27 years. She is a 1987 graduate of DePauw University with a Bachelor of Science degree and a major in political science. Upon graduating from college, she worked …read more.

WARSAW — A Cromwell woman faces a drug charge after allegedly misrepresenting a substance during NET43 controlled buy. Samantha Yvonne Klinge, 24, 11139 Humpty Dumpty Drive, Cromwell, was charged with unlawful delivery of a substance represented to be a controlled substance, a level 6 felony. On Nov. 4, 2019, NET43 Drug Task Force conducted a …read more.

WARSAW – The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation (KEDCo)announced today, the launch of the organization’s talent initiative, which will promote talent attraction and retention in this thriving micropolitan community. “Our team understands that talent is the new currency in economic development and we believe the career opportunities and quality of life in our community make Kosciusko …read more.

Below is a list of local government offices that will be closed (and open) on Monday, Feb. 17, for President’s Day. Closed: Claypool (trash service will not be affected) Etna Green (trash service will not be affected) Mentone (trash service will not be affected) Nappanee (trash service will not be affected) Silver Lake (trash service …read more.

SILVER LAKE — It appears the town of Silver Lake is done waiting for a building plan to develope for the old elementary. At the Silver Lake Town Council meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 12, town attorney Karin McGrath made an announcement regarding the old school building.  “A phone call was made today to Bruce Munson, …read more.

WARSAW – Debra Collier’s School of Dance will host a Dancing for Birth program with a free sample class on Saturday, February 15, from 10:30 to11:30 a.m. The class, designed for pre-conception, expecting, postpartum and baby-wearing mothers, allows mothers to dance their way into a new approach to prenatal/postpartum fitness and emotional wellness.  Weekly classes …read more.

  The location for Whitko Career Academy in the former Whitko Middle School, Larwill. WCA is scheduled to open its doors to new students in the fall of 2020. Photo provided by Nathan Haywood and Whitko Community Schools. SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Community Schools announced details on its Whitko Career Academy ahead of its inaugural …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) welcomed seven students to the Indiana Statehouse as Senate pages in January. The following students served as pages: Anna and Ella Denham, Warsaw, home-schooled; Ryan Gadziola, Plymouth, St. Michael Catholic School; Katherine Josellis, Warsaw, Warsaw Community High School; Jacob Kissling, Warsaw, Warsaw Community High School; and Sutton and …read more.

WARSAW — The deadline to accept applications for the Mary Jane Miller Scholarship program is March 31. Applications are available at the counselor’s office of all Kosciusko County high schools and Lake City Bank Wealth Advisory Group, located at 202 East Center St., Warsaw. The Mary Jane Miller Scholarship Trust was established by Mary Jane …read more.