The Watershed Foundation’s second annual “Dance Through the Decades” at Tippy Dance Hall, 293 EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg, is set for Saturday, July 25. It promises to be a fun-packed and nostalgic evening, with dancing under the stars to live music from Key West’s acclaimed Reggie Sullivan Band.

Grace Village Retirement Community is pleased to announce it has received an $8,000 grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s Community Funds Grants, a competitive grant process aimed at supporting local nonprofit organizations.

The Symphony of the Lakes will continue its holiday tradition with a full-length patriotic “Salute to America” concert at Tabernacle Field in Winona Lake, across from the Boathouse, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, just preceding the town’s fireworks display.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely throughout the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Winning a Pageant is no easy task, but for Madelyn Zimmerman, this was just one of many impressive achievements and undertaking the college sophomore has.

On Thursday night, June 25, a vehicle pursuit led to arrest of Maurice R. Jackson, 29, South Bend.

There’s a new design at the welcome to Syracuse sign on SR 13 and it is much more than just pretty.

An attempt to stop a felony suspect resulted in a pursuit through the Plymouth area and a collision with a Marshall County Sheriff’s vehicle. Events began at 11:57 a.m. Thursday, June 25.

A Warsaw man faces charges after allegedly striking a woman and a minor.

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A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after allegedly battering a man with a hacksaw.

Once again we are pleased to have Kerlin Motorsports sponsor the hole-in-one event. Every golfer will have a chance at winning a 202 Mahindra eMax20 sub-compact tractor and loader. 

The Grossnickle Foundation, a Donor Advised fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, recently awarded a $5,000 grant to support Boomerang Backpacks.

A high-speed vehicle pursuit that ended in Marshall County led to the arrest of two people.

On June 23, members of the Milford Town Council met with Steven Marquart, street and utilities superintendent, to develop a tentative budget for 2021.

Two people from Wabash were airlifted to a Fort Wayne hospital after a two-vehicle accident in Silver Lake on Wednesday morning.

A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Schererville man.

At the Syracuse Town Council meeting on June 16, the council passed resolution 20-07 which closes Lakeside Park and Hoy’s Beach on July 3-4 due to the spread of the coronavirus.

A Warsaw woman who allegedly left two minors home alone for several days has been charged with neglect.

The Wawasee Flotilla will be running its 59th parade Saturday, July 4, which is a perfect time to celebrate independence, freedom and national pride. This year’s theme is “Proud to be an American.”

The Animal Welfare League presents its “Pets of the Week” featuring Zena the dog, and Ginger the cat. 

Following the COVID-19 outbreak pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders, Fellowship Missions in Warsaw decided to look at alternative options for the homeless living in its shelter. In February, the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions shared information about the possibility of partnering with local church camps to expand their ministry.

The Global Leadership Summit Warsaw will take place Thursday, Aug. 6, and Friday, Aug. 7. 

Starting this summer, Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams is offering an event series that will give people access to time-tested best-practices, guidance from ecological professionals, and hands-on lake and stream activities to enjoy with the whole family. The center is excited to offer this suite of resources. There’s something for everyone, from business owners and families to local government and lake associations.

University of Notre Dame officials declined Tuesday to say whether they’ll proceed with plans to host the first presidential debate Sept. 29 between Republican incumbent Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden, after the University of Michigan announced it had canceled its debate.

Brandon Kramer, 29, of Goshen, was sentenced today, Thursday, June 25, by U.S. District Court Judge Jon E. DeGuilio upon his guilty plea to production of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch.

This year’s celebration for recent graduates of Purdue University Fort Wayne has reached its apex with a special delivery. In recognition of their significant achievements, the newest members of the Mastodon Alumni Community are receiving “Commencement in a Box.”

The Blueberry Festival in Plymouth has officially been canceled.

Following an extensive multi-state executive candidate search, the Board of Directors of CASA of Kosciusko County is pleased to announce the appointment of the county’s new Executive Director of CASA. 

A Warsaw man who deliberately struck a bicyclist with his car last year will serve a split sentence.

Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today, Wednesday, June 24, announced the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, which will use $25 million in federal CARES Act funding to help Hoosiers struggling to pay rent due to the impact of COVID-19.

Kosciusko County Health officials learned on Tuesday of the third death in the county due to COVID-19.

By Sarah Wright InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Everyone is invited to stop by uptown Syracuse for the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s free June Last Friday event: Family Night Out. All the action will occur from 6-7:30 p.m. June 26 at the corner of Dolan and West Main streets, with parking available in the parking lot along …read more.

Luke Griner, a 2019 graduate of Wawasee High School, was one of eight students from Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District accepting appointments to the U.S. Service Academies’ Class of 2024. The announcement was made Wednesday, June 24, by U.S. Rep. Jim Banks.

The Lilly Center recently co-hosted an invasive species webinar with the Starry Stonewort Collaborative. David Carr, project manager at the collaborative, presented during the webinar.

Months, even years spent in discussions came to a reality Tuesday morning as workers with Precise Pile Driving Inc., Fort Recovery, Ohio, moved in equipment and began work on improvements to the Syracuse Lake Control Structure, or Syracuse Dam.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the renovated Amphitheater at Lucerne Park in Warsaw Wednesday, June 24. 

A workshop explaining pollinators was held Monday evening, June 22, at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Ruddell Pavilion, hosted by WACF, The Watershed Foundation and other partners. Approximately 45 people attended to hear a presentation by Brad Clayton, Clayton Garden Center, who is a watershed conservationist for TWF with a bachelor’s degree in plant and soil science — crop science.

Wawasee Community School Corporation is applying for grant money to be awarded through Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Emergency Education Relief.

Whitney Downard CNHI Statehouse Reporter INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers still don’t know the full toll of COVID-19 in long-term facilities that care for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents. Data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on nursing homes still have errors, despite two separate updates since the agency first released statistics on June …read more.

Forty-eight businesses located in the City of Wabash will receive grant funding totaling $250,000 through a grant program offered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) awarded to the City of Wabash and administered by Grow Wabash County.

The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District is facing some hurdles with the recycling depot’s budget for 2021.

GOSHEN – Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College will host a free virtual workshop for educators interested in learning more about the research, pedagogy and approach within two approaches – Forest Kindergartens and Nature Preschools. The workshops are aimed at teachers who are interested in learning more about the growing movement and are …read more.

Democrats have filled out a full slate of candidates for the three available seats for Kosciusko County Council and it comes with a historical note.

Eight student historians representing Warsaw Community Schools recently competed in the 2020 National History Day Contest held virtually this year from College Park, Md.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee athletics has announced athletes will need an updated physical on file to participate in 2020-21 athletics.

The 91st Indiana FFA State Convention was held virtually June 16-19.

Ken “Hawkeye” Locke was one of three veterans honored as Veteran of the Month by Kosciusko County Commissioners in June. 

Larry Hollar Sr. of Warsaw was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, June 23.

Warsaw Community High School senior Ryan Harris recently won a car for perfect attendance.

Terry Burnworth, owner of Pyramid Consulting Services out of Indianapolis, asked for the approval of Kosciusko County Commissioners to send out requests for proposals for a radio vendor as the county moves forward with the public safety broadband system project.

A Syracuse man was recently arrested after allegedly stealing his friend’s vehicle and traveling to Kentucky.

Contractors for the Indiana Department of Transportation will close SR 14 in both directions between CR 850W and CR 925W next week as part of a culvert replacement project. 

Crossroads bank has opened its new location here in Warsaw.

More Kosciusko County residents read Ink Free News than any other news source. Turn to InkFreeNews.com to get the story that is fresh, fast, and accurate.

During the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held tonight, June 22, the board granted a variance for the sign located at the Health Services Pavilion, 1515 Provident Drive. 

Between noon Friday, June 19, and noon Monday, June 22, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 29 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of reported cases to 408 positive cases, with two deaths.

The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club has partnered with several local companies to provide a 2020 prom event for Juniors and Seniors from the 2019-2020 class.

Manchester University is collaborating with Manchester Community Schools and the town of North Manchester to present the 2020 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display on Saturday, July 4. 

A Warsaw woman will serve two years in jail after dealing methamphetamine.

Purdue University Fort Wayne is sharing its plans to resume in-person instruction in the fall.

A Facebook fundraiser has been recently established for a newborn baby whose family lives in Milford.

There’s an old adage that says military veterans die twice – once when they pass away and again after their names are never mentioned again.

Much needed rainfall will come the first part of the week, the National Weather Service forecasts. 

Bell Memorial Public Library 2020 Summer Reading Programs will begin July 6 and run through August 8, 2020.  Sign up begins Monday, June 22, 2018.  Open to all age groups!  Prizes available! 

The Etna Green Town Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23. It is open to the public.

ELKHART – The driver killed in an accident on US 6 Friday, June 19, has been identified. Travis Newcomer, 30, of Ligonier, died in the crash that happened at about 2: 45 p.m. near the intersection of CR 37, according to a report issued by Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office. Newcomer’s 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse was hit …read more.

SYRACUSE – The sixth annual Mudtastic lived up to expectations Saturday at WACF.

During the summer months is a great time to read! The Warsaw Community Public Library staff is happy to be back in service to our community. Below are a few new titles that might be of interest.

A Nappanee man was recently arrested in Elkhart County after molesting and raping a child.

By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – Marsha Cook returned to teaching and her outdoor classroom on Friday night seemed to relish the opportunity. Cook was one of several speakers featured at the second annual Juneteenth celebration held in Warsaw Friday, June 19, that attracted more than 100 people outside of the Kosciusko County Courthouse. Juneteenth …read more.

News Release COLUMBIA CITY – The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Gary L. Cox, an 81-year-old white man who is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 205 pounds. He has gray hair with brown eyes, and last seen wearing a t-shirt under a beige fishing shirt and beige cargo shorts. …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer spoke about the improvement in COVID-19 numbers across the state during the City of Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting Friday, June 19.

ELKHART – A driver was killed after being hit from behind by a recreational vehicle on US 6 Friday afternoon in Elkhart County. Police said the 2017 Thor Miramar was traveling too fast on US 6 when it slammed into the back of an unidentified vehicle, according to a report issued by Elkhart County Sheriff’s …read more.

Goshen-based Ben’s Soft Pretzels LLC is continuing its growth across the U.S.

A Warsaw man is facing criminal charges after a vehicle pursuit Friday morning.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Kosciusko Literacy Services a $10,000 grant to support adult literacy.

If you haven’t looked or ordered your 2020 Wawasee Flotilla Apparel, you have until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 21 to do so.

The Art-world was shaken by the ease with which forgeries had been accepted and acclaimed. Museums, galleries, auction houses, and art experts had all been rather easily fooled with an assortment of fake and forged artworks.

A statewide silver alert has been declared. 

Between noon Wednesday, June 17, and noon Friday, June 19, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 31 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of reported cases to 379, with two deaths.

Craig Allebach announced Wednesday, June 10, that the 4th of July Symphony Concert in Winona Lake is set to still take place.

The Manchester University Board of Trustees has approved several promotions and tenure decisions.

Kosciusko County’s Child Care and Early Learning Coalition, also known as LaunchPad, recently received a Desert Grant from Early Learning Indiana. 

Indiana’s unemployment rate drops to 12.3 percent for May and is lower than the national rate of 13.3 percent.

Organizers of Friday night’s Juneteenth prayer vigil at the Kosciusko County Courthouse are expecting to attract some of the supporters of the recent Black Lives Matter rallies, but are asking that they leave protest signs at home.

A local man will serve one year in jail after battering two people.

This weeks Animal Welfare Leagues “Pets of the Week” feature Gwenivere the dog, and Callie the cat! 

If you happen to drive by the 800 block of East Center Street in Warsaw and see a commotion in the next week or so, don’t worry about it.

Administrators breathed a collective sigh of relief upon hearing there will be no school funding cuts in the state budget. Clearly funding cuts would have piled even more stress upon the stress already existing the last few months.

Thursday’s protest at the Courthouse – the fourth organized in the area in three weeks – bought with it more signs, more testimonials and an added dimension – a pronounced call to vote.

A motorist who led police on a short high-speed early morning chase on the north side of Warsaw crashed his vehicle near CR 400N early Friday.

A motorist was arrested after he struck and injured a motorcyclist in Leesburg late Thursday afternoon.

The first of three RamFan VX Power Stream fans was dedicated tonight, Thursday, Feb. 18, by the Kosciusko Fireman’s Association at its meeting. The meeting was held at Winona Lake Fire Station. Named Titus 1, the 20 hp Honda gasoline motor, is the realization that the late Winona Lake Fire Chief Mitch Titus had before his death.

A Winona Lake man will serve eight years in prison after molesting a child on multiple occasions.

An open house will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, June 26, for Jim Evans and Joy Goshert, retiring administrators from the Wawasee Community School Corporation. It will be held at the Wawasee High School cafeteria.

A Nappanee man was recently arrested after battering a woman.

A Warsaw man was recently arrested after threatening a police officer and pulling a fire alarm without any signs or evidence of danger.

Dr. Dan Hile, Dr. Brandon Penrod, and Dr. Patricia O’Connor of the Whitley County Community school corporations write a letter regarding the re-opening plan for the area schools.