Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation recently approved several loans awarded through its small business relief fund, which was established to support job retention and business recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We learned last week that Han Van Meegeren achieved his goal of proving himself an artist that could create masterpieces. 

WARSAW — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kosciusko County until 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 10. At 1:14 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located seven miles northwest of North Manchester. This storm will impact Warsaw, Winona Lake, Pierceton, Milford, North Webster, Syracuse, Leesburg and Burket. Portions of …read more.

Grace College student Obadiah Clemans earned his bachelor’s degree this year and is now working on his master’s.

WARSAW — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Northwestern Kosciusko County until 1:15 p.m. Towns affected include Etna Green, Nappanee, Milford and Goshen. Wind gusts of up to 70 mph are possible as well as nickel-size hail.  Damage is likely to trees, mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings. 

A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after hitting two men and kicking three law enforcement officers.

The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Kosciusko County and surrounding areas until 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 10.

Contractors for the Indiana Department of Transportation will close northbound U.S. 31 over the Wabash River from the evening of Friday, June 12 through early Monday, June 15, weather depending.

Travis McConnell formally kicked off his campaign for Kosciusko County Commissioner with a fundraiser in Warsaw last week.

News Release WINONA LAKE – Grace College has announced new affordability measures for students and a revised fall semester calendar in order to care for its students and their families during the current health crisis.  “Lower-income students can attend Grace tuition-free through a combination of federal, state and institutional aid,” said Dr. Mark Pohl, Grace …read more.

There is a chance of strong thunderstorms and winds Wednesday afternoon, June 10, across much of northern Indiana, according to the National Weather Service.

Bell Memorial Public Library opened its doors for regular business hours Monday, June 1, with a few restrictions.

The Etna Green Town Council discussed language within the proposed Etna Township fire contract during a meeting on Tuesday, June 9.

SYRACUSE — For the first time since March, all members of the Wawasee School Board were together for a meeting. Previous emergency meetings since March included only president Rebecca Linnemeier in person with the rest participating by teleconference.

WARSAW — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Kosciusko County until 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. At 6:27 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Wabash, moving northeast at 40 mph. 60 mph wind gusts are expected. Expect damage to roofs, siding …read more.

Two presentations were given at the in-person meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Monday, June 8, at the North Webster Community Center. Shelby Bolt received a $500 scholarship she earned from the chamber while the chamber was given a $500 rebate by The Papers Inc. from the ad sales for its community guide.

A Warsaw man will serve 12 years in prison after a traffic stop resulted in the discovery of more than 40 grams of methamphetamine.

By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — The goal is to open the CR 29 jughandle ramp with US 6, north of Syracuse on Friday, June 12, and the intersection of SR 13/CR 33 with US 6 to close on or after Friday. Crews with Phend & Brown Inc., Milford, have been working on creating an …read more.

In a packed two-hour meeting Monday, June 8, Syracuse Parks and Recreation board members were brought up to speed on department projects, COVID-19 responses and finances after a two-month break.

A Warsaw man was flown to a Fort Wayne hospital after his motorcycle struck a deer.

WARSAW — A Special Weather Statement has been issued for all of Kosciusko County. At 4:42 p.m., radar indicated a line of showers and thunderstorms located along a line extending from the Rochester area. Movement was north at 55 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with this line of showers and storms. …read more.

By David Hazledine InkFreeNews Milford Town Council dealt with a number of issues concerning housing at its monthly meeting at the community building Monday evening, June 8. On hand was Alan Tio of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation to sign a memorandum of understanding with the council and Milford Redevelopment Commission, which is intended to kick …read more.

A woman from Noblesville was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle accident just west of South SR 13.

Garry Ringler, Syracuse, was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting June 9. 

As of noon Tuesday, June 9, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported seven new cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s number of positive cases to 252.

InkFreeNews is clarifying a headline that appeared in a story last week concerning Congressman Jim Banks and his support of Black Lives Matter.

The June Silver Lake Town Council meeting will be held at 7p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the fire station, located at 702 E. Main Street in Silver Lake.

A Rochester woman received a two-year jail sentence after dealing one gram of methamphetamine.

By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews WARSAW — Representatives from area nonprofit organizations attended the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, June 9, to give budget presentations and request funding for the 2021 budget year. Matt Meersman, director of the St. Joseph River Basin Commission, requested $3,705. Meersman said they receive some funding from the state for special …read more.

Approval was granted for a future concrete plant in Milford during the Kosciusko Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held Tuesday, June 9.

he Food Bank Of Northern Indiana in cooperation with The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County will distribute food boxes, dairy and produce items to families in need from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, June 10, at Wawasee High School, 1 Warrior Path, 12659 N. Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse.

Funding options, a mission statement, district logo, by-laws, and subcommittees were highlights of the Tippecanoe & Chapman Lakes Regional Sewer District meeting Monday night, June 8. Approximately a dozen people attended the meeting.

The third round of local protests in nine days supporting Black Lives Matter involved fewer signs and zero chants. Instead, they focused on numerous calls to action.

Restrictions on long-term living in campers will likely be implemented in the near future.

By David Hazledine InkFreeNews MILFORD — The town of Milford took another step toward increasing its supply of workforce housing on Monday, June 8. In separate meetings held in the town’s community building, Milford Redevelopment Commission and Milford Town Council voted to sign a memorandum of understanding, along with Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, to embark …read more.

Turkey Creek fire and township boards met Monday, June 8, for the first time since the pandemic shutdown was instituted in March.

A Warsaw man will serve three months in jail after a traffic stop resulted in the discovery of drugs.

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Five weeks before the Kosciusko Community Fair was set to begin, the inevitable became obvious on Monday night.

As Indiana enters Stage 4 of Governor Eric Holcomb’s “Back on Track Indiana” plan next week, Warsaw Community Public Library will reopen its doors to the public beginning Monday, June 15.

As Polywood prepares to launch a $12 million expansion that will bring 300 to 400 more jobs to the area, some have asked if the area has enough housing, child care and classroom space. While not all the new employees may move to the area, it is hoped a large number will.

Between noon Friday, June 5, and noon Monday, June 8, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported 35 new cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s number of positive cases to 245.

News Release SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation announces the results from the first year of their landmark Wawasee Inlets Nutrient Study. This study is the first of its kind for the Wawasee Watershed and the data from the three year scientific effort will yield a comprehensive analysis of nutrient and sediment loads. The …read more.

A man from Massachusetts was flown to Fort Wayne for severe burn injuries after a rear-end accident involving three semis on US 30.

Fire departments from Turkey Creek, Tippecanoe, Sparta (Cromwell), Perry (Ligonier) and Van Buren (Milford) townships responded to a garage fire at 9907 E.1000N, Cromwell, around 11:45 a.m. today, Monday, June 8.

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Despite repeated pleas to not use city beaches, Center Lake was a busy place at times over the weekend.

The Mentone Flying Club will host its annual pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, June 27, at the Fulton County Airport.

A Warsaw man has been arrested following an alleged incident of battery involving strangulation in Whitley County.

Giving Day 2019 at Manchester University included a campus-wide picnic, a flash mob, two giant gift box reveals for students, and a surprise marriage proposal.

The next demonstration in solidarity with local organizers to bring awareness to the community of the unjust death of George Floyd will be Monday night, June 8, in Winona Lake.

A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a woman from Demotte.

UPDATE: This Silver Alert has been cancelled. Press Release INGALLS — A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a girl from Ingalls. The Ingalls Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Grace Hammonds, a 15-year-old white female who is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. She has brown hair and blue …read more.

The Tippecanoe-Chapman Lakes Regional Sewer District will be back meeting in North Webster.

By Briley Gargis InkFreeNews WARSAW – Forty-two small, delicately painted stones have been placed around the Kosciusko County Courthouse and Justice Building in Warsaw with what appears to be a salute to veterans for the 4th of July. Exactly who placed the rocks, though, remains a mystery. Painted rocks have been placed all around the …read more.

A Warsaw man has been charged for hitting his pregnant ex-girlfriend with a chair.

Let’s celebrate June! June is the beginning of summer, Father’s Day, and, June is Audiobook Month!

GOSHEN – Elkhart County Health Officer Dr. Lydia Mertz released coronavirus statistics Friday, June 5, that show younger people are testing positive more than older people. There have been 205 new cases this week through Thursday, with another 90 added Friday, for 295 cases in one week. There have been no deaths since May 23. …read more.

A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Fort Wayne man.

A scene from Wednesday’s rally in downtown Warsaw. InkFreeNews photo by Briley Gargis. It was an amazing week for diversity in Warsaw in two different ways. In case you live under a rock, here’s a quick recap. First, the more low-key effort came Monday as city and county officials quickly reacted after learning Friday of …read more.

A Republican Party election worker won’t be returning for future elections after he referred to a fellow poll worker, who is an African American, as a “token black.” 

A community cruise-through event to honor the Wawasee High School Senior Class of 2020 took place Friday night, June 5. People decorated vehicles, honoring this year’s class, and lined the streets while cars honked in congratulations.

Warsaw Community Schools and Blosser’s Photography partnered together to take pictures of Warsaw Community High School’s Class of 2020 graduates in their caps and gowns.

In a year already turned upside down by COVID-19, three Wawasee High School graduates who will be entering the military were still able to have a graduation ceremony, even if not with their peers in July.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer announced that July’s First Friday event has been cancelled.

The Silver Lake Lions Club Bingo event originally scheduled for Saturday, June 6, has been cancelled until further notice.

The Claypool Town Council held an administrative meeting this week to discuss a Section Street property and the usage of K21 Health Foundation’s financial pledge to the town.

Between noon on Thursday, June 4, and noon Friday, June 5, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported 12 new cases of COVID-19. Seven of the cases reported on June 4 were identified to reside in various other counties; thus they have been removed from the case count. This brings the county’s number of positive cases to 210.

Many communities faced unexpected expenses while responding to the coronavirus as they ramped up public health and safety efforts.

By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews WARSAW — Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents met Thursday, June 4 — their first meeting since March.  Oakwood Sexton Hal Heagy said there were several items to review due to the length of time between meetings.  Heagy discussed restrictions and effects COVID-19 has had at the cemetery. He said his cemetery …read more.

Travis McConnell, a Warsaw attorney, filed paperwork on Friday to run for middle district commissioner in Kosciusko County on the Democratic ticket.

This weeks Animal Welfare League “Pets of the Week” Include Rusty the dog, and Tiger the cat. 

A Warsaw woman now faces an additional criminal charge after failing to report to the Kosciusko County Jail for a sentence.

With summer approaching quickly, many area fair boards are making decisions to either have their County Fairs, or not.

This week, Reps. Jim Banks and. Jackie Walorski sent a letter to United States Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett urging her to consider Grissom Air Force Base as the future site of the U.S. Space Command headquarters.

Ivy Tech Community College and Grace College are partnering to create opportunities for Ivy Tech students with a new transfer agreement focused on training elementary educators.

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) announced today administrative penalty fees will resume July 1.

Today the Indiana State Fair Commission and the Indiana State Fair Board announced a modified State Fair 4-H Livestock Show with additional activities that will be held on the State Fairgrounds in August.

The Syracuse Town Council held a special meeting to pass several resolutions that will lay the preliminary groundwork for Polywood’s proposed $12 million expansion.

The Syracuse Town Council passed three resolutions during a special meeting Thursday morning, June 4, as the preliminary start to Polywood’s $12,000,000 expansion. Polywood intends to purchase the property where the current Harold Schrock Athletic Complex is located and build a 300,000 to 400,000 square foot building for manufacturing.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A North Manchester man will serve two months in jail if he remains conduct clear after stealing a safe containing jewelry. Keagan Marshall Doran, 23, 10462 N. CR 650E, North Manchester, was charged with theft, a level 6 felony. Doran was originally sentenced in this case on July 19, …read more.

A Silver Lake man has been arrested after 56 dogs were removed from his home in March.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Tippy Creek Winery, Leesburg, was approved for a beer retailer permit during a Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission virtual meeting on Thursday, June 4. Lori and Daniel Richcreek, the winery’s owners, were present at the meeting. Lori Richcreek said she and Daniel want to bring in no more …read more.

As of noon Thursday, June 4, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported 22 new cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s number of positive cases to 205.

A Warsaw man was recently arrested after battering and threatening police officers.

Center Street Community Theatre announces plans for a Fall 2020 show, CLUE On Stage by Sandy Rustin.

First Friday Warsaw is hosting its second Virtual First Friday event from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 5, on the First Friday Warsaw Facebook page.

Han Van Meegeren was from the Netherlands and greatly admired the work of the Dutch masters, particularly Vermeer.

Eight students in the Warsaw Area Career Center recently received their Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, at its district office, 4852 N. 1200W, Cromwell. Social distancing guidelines will be followed.

Notice is being given to property owners, leaseholders and owners of mineral rights located within Waubee Lake Mobile Home Park’s wellhead protection area.

Claypool Elementary School held a virtual award program on May 20 to recognize sixth-grade student achievements.

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently launched their “Yes! We are Open” sign campaign.

US Rep. Jim Banks on Wednesday endorsed the Black Lives Matter movement.

The guest speaker at the weekly COVID-19 press conference held Wednesday, June 3, at Warsaw City Hall was Kurt Carlson, CEO of Bowen Center.

Pictured, from left, are Board Member Larry Coplen, Area Plan Director Dan Richard, Board Member Jon Garber and Board Member Bob Conley. By Maggie Kenworthy InkFreeNews WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission denied a rezoning request during the meeting held today, June 3. Tori Fehr petitioned to rezone 26.24 acres from a residential …read more.

If anyone thought they could rile up and cause trouble at the second Black Lives Matter rally in four days, it didn’t work.

$300,000 is being made available for coronavirus testing for a wide variety of people in Kosciusko County after a definite surge in cases was recently documented.

The emergency order restricting motorized watercraft to idle speed on the Barbee chain of lakes in Kosciusko County has been lifted. Normal boating operations may resume.

A Warsaw man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot several juveniles.