WARSAW — What started as a White Paper Project through the local Kosciusko Leadership Academy, K21 Health Services Pavilion, has now been serving the community for a decade. On Tuesday, July 23, the agencies housed in the Health Services Pavilion hosted a Business After Hours event through the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce to welcome the …read more.

  [weaver_youtube DIpPbdogHeM rel=o].     WARSAW — The Hurricane Reggae Band, part of the Central Park Concert Series offered by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department, performed at the Central Park Plaza Friday, July 26. Cleve “Hurricane” Jean Jacques resides in Chicago and heads the Hurricane Reggae Band, winner of the Chicago Music Award …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank announced that Tori Platt has been promoted to vice president, training coordinator and manager. In this role, Platt manages the Lake City University team and coordinates all online and on-site employee training and education. She also develops curriculum for the department and oversees corporate training and travel. She has been …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will welcome students and staff to the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 13. In preparation for the start of school, each WCS building will host a time for parents to visit and tour the buildings and learn more about their child’s school. Registration is important information for student …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — World Breastfeeding Week is Aug. 1 through 7. To mark the occasion, the Warsaw WIC office and Kosciusko Community Hospital are hosting a “BIG Latch On” event for all breastfeeding mothers from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Winona Lake Park. All attending WIC mothers will be entered in prize drawings. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — There have been some changes in event times for The Lake Games Ultimate Challenger 2019, which takes place Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27.  The Lake Games Ultimate Challenger events include an obstacle course, a Crossfit competition, an off-road bike race and a trail run.  Same-day registration is available for all events …read more.

MENTONE — Longtime Mentone Clerk-Treasurer Barb Ross announced at a recent meeting of the town board that she will not be re-filing for another term after about three decades of being the town’s administrative heartbeat. However, fulfilling her commitment and retiring to her Mentone home may not immediately be in the cards unless another town …read more.

WARSAW — An area non-profit designed to support the vast local orthopedic industry has announced it will host an event to showcase the progress made by a team of interns this summer. During the Thursday, Aug. 1 event, called RealME, presentations will be made by local 10th-grade interns of OrthoWorx from 11 a.m. to noon, …read more.

WARSAW — Come beat the heat at Center Lake Beach Bash from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. Kids ages 6 to 12 are invited to attend this free luau-themed party. No registration is required, and come dressed to get wet. For more information, contact the parks department by email at [email protected], visit the …read more.

WARSAW — A new support group for parents of addicted loved ones is having its first meeting Thursday, July 25. Michelle Weidenbenner will be facilitating Michael Speakman’s nation-wide program called PAL – Parents of Addicted Loved-Ones. PAL was founded in 2006 by Michael Speakman, of Phoenix, where he worked as an in-patient substance abuse counselor. …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Warsaw will hold an August Express Enrollment Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. At Ivy Tech Community College’s Express Enrollment Day, prospective students can complete all the steps they need to start classes. Enrollment experts will be on-hand to answer questions and help attendees with enrollment steps …read more.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley renamed its basketball court Rita Price Simpson Court.

INDIANAPOLIS – As the new school year approaches, more than half of the available slots have been filled for Indiana’s state-sponsored On My Way Pre-K program.  Hoosier children and their families are currently getting connected with high-quality providers in their area, as state law recently expanded the program statewide. Low-income families are encouraged to act …read more.

LEESBURG — The Field House, 4640 N. SR 13, Leesburg, will host a corn hole fundraiser starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. All proceeds from the fundraiser will support New Hope Pet Rescue in Syracuse. Registration costs are $40 per team in advance, and $50 per team at the door. Register at thefieldhouse.ezfacility.com. Community …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The 11th annual Dixie Day Festival will be held all day, Saturday, July 27, in downtown North Webster along SR 13, west Washington Street, North Webster Town Park and at the Mermaid Festival Grounds, two blocks west of the downtown stoplight. The festival draws between 4,000 to 5,000 people annually. It is widely …read more.

WARSAW — When the Owen’s Supermarket on West Market Street in Warsaw closed its doors in March, residents and those who work on the town’s west side felt a version of Ross Perot’s “giant sucking sound,” as the closing created what economists call a food desert and many found their often daily routine drastically disrupted. …read more.

ROCHESTER — Not all angels of mercy get paid or wear candy stripes. Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester serves its population of patients with significant help from the volunteers of the Women’s Woodlawn Auxiliary. The auxiliary currently boasts 28 members. “We have been up to 50,” said Deb Paxton, the hospital’s director of community relations and …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to hold the Central Park Concert series at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Central Park Plaza featuring the Hurricane Reggae Band. The band will start playing at 7 p.m. and will play until 8:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or favorite …read more.

WABASH — Two shows have been added to the entertainment roster at the Honeywell Center: country and gospel singer Josh Turner and the holiday spectacular Mannheim Steamroller.  Tickets for both shows will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26. Josh Turner will appear at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Turner’s rich, deep voice …read more.

SYRACUSE — Sometimes just connecting with the right person can open a door for a job opportunity. Aaron McKinley has been remodeling a bathroom in the home of James Flecker in Syracuse. Flecker, who happens to be the director of personnel and legal services for the Wawasee Community School Corporation, suggested to McKinley he should …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ board of trustees met in limited strength Wednesday, July 24. The board postponed its regular meeting due to illness. However, the panel was still able to hold its executive session and work session. Board President Heather Reichenbach, along with members Randy Polston and Elle Turley were present, with Jay Baumgartner, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has announced it will recommend Amanda Nine as the assistant principal of the class of 2023 at Warsaw Community High School. Nine will be recommended to the WCS Board of School Trustees during the July regular board meeting, scheduled for some time next week. The regular board meeting was originally scheduled …read more.

WARSAW — Anyone who’s ever heard the expression “sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me,” had probably best stay clear of the north end of Kosciusko County’s justice building, lest they be hit by a shower of thick, law books. According to County Administrator Marsha McSherry, volumes and volumes …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — For many people, dogs and cats aren’t just pets. To some, they can become a child’s best friend or even a family member. However, it can be a very difficult decision for animal lovers to decide when to say goodbye to their family pet. That decision was the central factor in a recent …read more.

WINONA LAKE — An athletic event designed to benefit the needy, while promoting wellness and friendly competition is a few days away and the registration window is closing fast. According to the social media page of the Lakes Games, Wednesday, July 24 is the last day to register online for the Lake Games Ultimate Challenger …read more.

WARSAW —  The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Northern Indiana Hispanic Coalition to bring free health screenings, free book bags filled with school supplies and valuable information to the community in Kosciusko County and the surrounding areas.  The NIHHC has been producing these events in other communities and has achieved great …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Banjo He’s got a smile on his face and a song in his heart. Yes sir, Banjo is a dog about town. This handsome Husky/Lab mix is three years old, is golden white …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Several representatives of Kosciusko County Community Foundation and two consultants of Parkview Foundation came to the North Webster Community Center Tuesday, July 23, to listen to long-time residents, business owners and local administrators. They came away with an amicable earful of suggestions for the improvement of the town and its surrounding community. In …read more.

WARSAW — After some disagreement that included a split vote that bumped the issue forward another month, the Kosciusko County Council unanimously agreed on a revision to the county’s wheel tax. “Look at that, seven hands in the air,” said Council President Sue Ann Mitchell when the council voted to pass one of two Wheel …read more.

By Darla McCammon Studying art leads us down so many fascinating paths. Have you every thought about how the creation of jewelry down through history has also meant the involvement of great art skills? Take cameos for instance. If you have ever owned an old cameo you will see a distinctly raised image in which …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District discussed the 2020 budget and bids for recycling contracts during its meeting on Tuesday, July 23. According to Kosciusko County Recycling Depot Director Tom Ganser, the depot is looking into bids for recycling contracts and hopes to have a decision made …read more.

WARSAW — The Baker Youth Club has announced it is opening a new before-school program. Developed in response to a gap in the community for care for children in the morning before school begins, BYC will now open at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and provide transportation for students to Eisenhower, Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln …read more.

WARSAW — Two dozen children at the Pete Thorn Center got an up-close look at some animals from Potawatomi Zoo on Monday. Melissa Gunter, the youth program coordinator with Potawatomi Zoo in South Bend, gave the children an up-close look at a Madagascar Hissing cockroach, a Kenyan Sand Boa, a Tiger Salamander and a domesticated …read more.

WARSAW — Collier’s Heating & Air Conditioning and Collier’s Fireplace Shoppe on Monday celebrated the groundbreaking of a new main office and showroom in Warsaw. The new 9,000-square-foot space building will feature a state-of-the-art fireplace shoppe showroom as well as administrative offices, training and conference rooms, and warehouse space for both Collier’s HVAC and Fireplace Shoppe. The property at 2315 …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours event at the K21 Health Services Pavilion from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, in Warsaw. Each agency in the building will have either a booth available or offices open to learn more about them. Upon arrival, you will receive a ticket …read more.

BREMEN — The one-year-old child who was pulled from Lake of the Woods on Saturday evening died at 3:33 a.m. today, July 22, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka. An official cause of death is pending autopsy results. At approximately 8:09 p.m. Saturday, July 20, responders were dispatched to the 4100 block of Lake …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A man who lived through the Great Depression, fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was once scouted by reps for the Philadelphia Phillies is retired and living in a house on the west edge of Claypool.  Donald Shively was born March 6, 1922, in Burket, to Ernest and Hazel …read more.

MENTONE — Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has announced registration and open house information for the upcoming school year. Below are the dates and times for school registration:  Monday, July 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 8 …read more.

By Brandon Kresca Tippecanoe Valley High School Principal  Right now, Tippecanoe Valley families are enjoying the heat of summer, which happens to be my personal favorite season. Like many of you, I enjoy the: warm weather, bonfires, crops growing rapidly, sunsets, and most importantly for the purpose of this insight article, the pastime of riding …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library has announced a book sale happening in its main lobby. Prices are 25 cents for hardbacks, including E hardbacks or five for $1, 10 cents for paperbacks, including trade paperbacks, 50 cents for audiobooks and 25 cents for music CDs. DVDs will be sold as marked. Some are $1 and some …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, for the construction of the library’s new building scheduled for completion in 2020. The ceremony will take place immediately south of the North Webster Community Center. The public is invited to attend. The library will close early that day at …read more.

WARSAW — The following programs are set to take place in August at the Warsaw Community Public Library. WorkOne computer and resume/interviewing classes Contact the library for details.  Sewing Machine Basics Instruction will be available Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participants will learn how to use a machine and make a potholder …read more.

The following is the third and final part of a three-part series on Rozella Ford Golf Club, which celebrates 60 years of golf this year. WARSAW — From the vantage point of the Rozella Ford Golf Club pro shop, owner and self-appointed greens superintendent Jeff Johnson beams about the golf course’s revitalized beauty. “Look at …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor Warsaw Community Public Library can be certain to have most of the new DVD film releases. Below are reviews from some of the latest movies that have recently arrived. In “Captain Marvel,” Vers, played by Brie Larson, is a Kree warrior sent to defend her civilization from the shape-shifting aliens …read more.

WARSAW — Even with an Excessive Heat Warning in place, a large crowd of locals attended the “Montgomery Gentry” country concert at Warsaw’s Central Park tonight, July 19. To beat the heat, there were several options for concert-goers to stay cool, including a misting tent from Kozon Plumbing & Heating and a cooling trailer provided …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Two people have filed declarations of candidacy for the vacant Seward Township Advisory Board member seat. Paul A. Onstott, Burket; and Matthew Smith, Akron, have both filed for the position. Efforts to reach both candidates on Friday were unsuccessful. Declarations of candidacy and statements of economic interests are available at the clerk’s office …read more.

WABASH — The annual themed art competition is on display in the Honeywell Center’s Clark Gallery. The 2019 theme is Seasons and will be on display through Aug. 19. Sponsorship for the competition is provided by the City of Wabash. The competition features any medium including paintings, photos, sculptures and textiles. Forty-five artists submitted 112 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Dig out those peace signs and poodle skirts, bellbottoms and bow ties because it’s Mod, it’s Groovy and it’s Cool, Daddio! Get on your dancing shoes and take a walk down memory lane at the historic Tippy Gardens Ballroom, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Yes, the Tippy Dance …read more.

WARSAW — Collier’s Heating and Air Conditioning in Warsaw is participating in a special Lennox community event called ‘Feel The Love” in which Lennox is donating a new HVAC system for Collier’s to install free of charge to a household in the service area. Lennox’s Feel The Love program invites individuals and local organizations to …read more.

WARSAW — A city council candidate is hosting a community barbeque from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 19. The event at Beyer Park in Warsaw is a fundraiser for Sara McNeal-Strahan Lenfestey, who is running for the District 1 seat on the Democratic ticket against incumbent Republican Jeff Grose. Food and drinks will be …read more.

The following is the second of a three-part series on Rozella Ford Golf Club, which celebrates 60 years of golf this year. WARSAW — Tucked atop of a small hill near the green of hole number eight and the tee box for hole number nine, a small, family cemetery plot stands as the final resting …read more.

The Warsaw Police Department is accepting applications for the 2019 Citizen’s Police Academy. The Citizen’s Police Academy meets on Thursdays, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 5 through Nov. 7. Topics of discussion include recruitment, police training, emergency vehicle operations, physical tactics and use of force, central dispatch operations, an introduction to specialty teams, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Willow, a 14-year-old Parson Russell terrier, has just recently retired from years of successful dog competitions. Once her sons had moved out, Shelly Sausaman wanted something to do. At 10 weeks old, Willow began obedience training and competition. With Willow’s intelligence and high energy, moving to agility competition was a simple next step. …read more.

WARSAW — The main road at the entrance of Oakwood Cemetery will be closed for resurfacing next Tuesday and Wednesday, July 23 and 24. The entrance behind the office along Pike Lake will be open for entrance and exit. You may cross the main road at the office intersection only to get to your destination, …read more.

The following is the first of a three-part series on Rozella Ford Golf Club, which celebrates 60 years of golf this year. WARSAW — On a clear and warm summer day, the closely-manicured fairways and greens of Warsaw’s Rozella Ford Golf Club meander and undulate, artistically engaging in an emerald-colored dance with mature hardwood trees …read more.

WARSAW — The National Weather Service has revised its predicted high temperature for Friday and Saturday to 96. The weather service has issued an excessive heat warning that begins Thursday afternoon and continues into Saturday. Local communities have already announced plans for several cooling centers. The high for Thursday, July 18, is expected to top …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the free Country Concert for St. Jude featuring national recording artist Montgomery Gentry Friday evening, July 19, at Glover Pavilion in Central Park.  The evening will start at 6:30 p.m. with the winner of Willie 103.5’s Local Star Search, Backwater.  At 8 p.m.,  …read more.

WARSAW — There is still time to get enrolled in Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office program, Camp H.E.R.O. The deadline to register for Camp H.E.R.O. is 3 pm on Friday. The camp is Aug. 6-8. Applications are available from the sheriff’s section at www.kcgov.com. Designed for ages 8-13, Camp H.E.R.O. will feature presentations from local EMS, …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — Police officers from across parts of northern Indiana — including more than 60 K9 units — honored Cas, the Whitley County K9 killed last week in a fiery crash. Her death came in the line of duty after a motorist being chased by police on US 30 near Columbia City swerved to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — With dangerous temperatures and high humidity forecast beginning Thursday, many area communities are offering cooling centers to help residents stay safe. The National Weather Service announced the region is under an excessive heat warning as tempertures by Friday and Saturday reach into the mid-90s. Numerous communities are opening facilities to help folks stay …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council approved installations of an entrance sign and a storage shed at Claypool Mobile Home Park during its meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Joe Nelson, an owner of the mobile home park, was present at the meeting to discuss the installations with the town council. “I’m looking at having a …read more.

MILFORD — Word of Truth Ministries will hold a community outreach celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, in the grassy lot on the north side of the Dollar General store in Milford. “We are going to have activities for the children like a bouncy house and yard games and we will …read more.

MENTONE — A caucus has been announced in Mentone to fill the vacancy left by the death of Franklin Township Advisory Board Member Buni R. Leininger July 7. Michael L. Ragan, chairman of the Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee announced the caucus and said the event will be held in the Mentone Town Hall at …read more.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services will hold its annual Tools for School event at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. Tools for School helps prepare Kosciusko County K-12 students in need for the upcoming school year by providing them with some of the essential school supplies.  Students …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum will present “Along Wawasee’s Waco Drive,” a Centennial Homes program featuring 100-year-old houses on Waco Drive, formerly SR 13. The program will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the Community Center, North Long Drive, Syracuse. The presentation includes the South Park neighborhood. The homes featured have “seen” …read more.

WARSAW — During the recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Warsaw, Indiana District Governor Jud Rouch spoke about “Being a Kiwanian” and the camaradery shared among fellow Kiwanians. While traveling for his job, Rouch has tried to visit other Kiwanis Clubs or attend fundraising events to learn about different communities and meet new people. He told …read more.

WARSAW — Call ‘em what you will — frankfurters, wieners, red hots, coneys, tube steaks — hot dogs are the No. 1 mainstay of summertime cuisine. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans down 7 billion hot dogs, 150 million on the Fourth of July alone. Annually, we consume 20 billion of them, averaging 70 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Kolton With a white glove on his left paw, Kolton is ready to hit the field and catch some zingers. Kolton is a two-year-old, neutered, male American Staffordshire Terrier mix, weighing 65 pounds. He has …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Kevin Gelbaugh was welcomed to the table during Winona Lake Town Council’s monthly meeting Tuesday, July 16, after being announced as the new fire chief. Gelbaugh will fill the position previously held by Mitch Titus, who died in May as a result of a workplace accident. Gelbaugh declined to make a public …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office will hold its monthly Community Resource Day from 1 to 6 p.m. July 23 in the lobby of the Kosciusko County Jail. Representatives from local resource organizations will be on hand with information and resources that are available in our community for those struggling with substance abuse disorder …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Rotary Club members and local residents helped lay approximately 350 square feet of bricks at the cog monument at the Warsaw Rotary Park on Tuesday, July 16. The park, set in a triangular space located at the corner of West Market and West Center Streets, is set to open sometime this fall, …read more.

By Darla McCammon If it is too good to be true, it probably is not a good idea to invest in it. For the most part, you will not get rich quickly by investing in art or becoming a collector of art. You can, however, make a modest income with patience and thorough research into …read more.

NAPPANEE — One of the largely unsung benefactors in the Nappanee community is the Open Door food pantry, located in the former train depot at 292 S. Main St. The ministry started in the basement of Nappanee United Methodist Church in 1972 and moved to its present location about 15 years ago when the city …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Dr. Kris Farwell, mathematics program director at Grace College, was elected the Indiana Chair of Mathematical Association of America, the world’s largest community of mathematicians, students and enthusiasts. Farwell will serve as chair for a three-year term. Farwell received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. He has …read more.

LARWILL — The Whitko School Board heard a presentation on Little Free Libraries during its meeting on Monday, July 15. Hilary Stouder, a librarian at both Pierceton and South Whitley Elementary Schools; and MaryHelen Gensch, Title I reading interventionist for Pierceton Elementary School, held the presentation. On July 8, a Little Free Library was established …read more.

WARSAW — A runner participating in part of the cross-country MS Run the US  is expected to pass through Kosciusko County Wednesday as she promotes a better understanding of Multiple Sclerosis. Courtney Kruse, 38, of Byram Township, New Jersey, is running a 150-mile segment in six days from Valparaiso to Van Wert, Ohio, in the …read more.

MENTONE — The Tippecanoe Valley School Board approved multiple new hires for the corporation and accepted a grant from REMC during the meeting held tonight, July 15. Tippecanoe Valley High School Principal Brandon Kresca introduced three of the school’s newest hires. Andrew Childress was hired as a physical education/strength and conditioning teacher. Childress is from …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Some northern Indiana youth are set to learn environmental awareness and skills this week thanks to the C.O. Mollenhour Conservation Camp, which began activities Sunday, July 14, on McClures Lake near Silver Lake. Indiana conservation officers, along with a council of dedicated volunteers, will help host the event, which will be divided …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Stevens Puppets brings the arts to the North Webster Community Public Library with an adaptation of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 24. Featuring hand-carved marionettes, colorfully painted scenery and Celtic music by Adrian von Ziegler, the story is set in an enchanted Alaskan forest where a family …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library has announced its programs for the upcoming week. The library’s Summer Reading Program ended July 12. Participants have until Monday, July 15, to turn in reading logs.   SRP Pizza Party On Saturday, July 13, at noon, the library will host a pizza party to close out the 2019 …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club is inviting the public to help with the next step in establishing Warsaw Rotary Park on the city’s west side. Located at the corner of West Market and West Center streets, the future park will celebrate the Warsaw Rotary Club’s 100th anniversary and their partnership with the city of …read more.

WARSAW — The annual Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Auction closes out the year for those 4-H’ers involved in livestock projects. This year’s sale began at 10 a.m. Friday with the sale of champions immediately followed by the general livestock auction. This year there were 16 grand and reserve grand champion animals sold, along with the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Jazz Festival will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, under a large tent on Tabernacle Lawn, 801 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Part of the Grace College and Village at Winona Festival of Music, the free, outdoor concert is sponsored by Sweetwater Sound. The lineup includes …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced that traffic will be restricted to one lane on SR 13 over Turkey Creek in the town of Syracuse on or after Tuesday, July 16, weather permitting. Bridge rehabilitation will take place between Boston and Henry Streets. Motorists can expect to see heavy equipment placing a …read more.

WARSAW — The monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Council was a chance for the various non-profit beneficiaries in the county to pitch their programs prior to receiving county dollars to help their causes. Prior to a lengthy discussion and ultimate inaction involving the high-profile county wheel tax, the council heard from the county’s historical …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — The driver involved in the multi-county pursuit on July 10 was taken into custody and booked in the Allen County Jail on several active warrants out of Allen County. Clarence Shearer, 31, Fort Wayne, was taken into custody after being released from Parkview Hospital in Columbia City. Shearer will have charges pending …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Republicans are planning on holding a caucus to fill a vacancy on the Seward Township Trustee Advisory Board after Allison McSherry announced her resignation effective Friday, July 12. The McSherry’s are relocating out of the area. Eligible applicants must be a resident of Seward Township, Kosciusko County, a Republican in good standing, and …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council’s July meeting has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. Due to a lack of quorum, the council’s July 9 meeting was canceled.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council could not reach a consensus on what the county’s annual wheel tax will look like and agreed to reconvene at 7 p.m. July 23, to give it another go. The road strip that punctured the panel’s progress involved trailers, particularly those with a carrying capacity of more than 7,000 …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake Town Marshal Jason McGlennen addressed the issue of abandoned and condemned properties at a brief Silver Lake town council meeting Wednesday, July 10. The status of condemned houses was brought up at the June council meeting by Council Member Phil Shalley, who suggested council members begin discussions about an ordinance. …read more.

WARSAW — The board of directors of Combined Community Services announced today that its executive director, Stephen Possell, has resigned effective July 12. “We announce Stephen’s resignation with a mix of sadness and gratitude,” said Abbe Muta, board chair. “Since 2010, he has played a critical role in the development and success of the organization, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board Wednesday, July 10, unanimously approved the 2020 park and recreation budget submitted by Superintendent Chad Jonsson. The board made one amendment to the park improvements line item, increasing the originally proposed $20,000 to $45,000 to provide funding for several projects on the department’s to do list. Even with the increase, …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan appointed Rita Anglin to complete the remaining term of the Etna Township Trustee position. Gary Sponseller, the elected Republican trustee, resigned from the position due to moving out of the township. Anglin did accounting for a business years ago and worked in the county auditor’s …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed six permits during its meeting Thursday, July 11. A permit renewal for Hammer’s Pub & Grub, Syracuse, was continued until next month’s meeting due to a violation. MD Jafar, representing the Phillips 66 Convenience Store, Warsaw, was present at the meeting regarding a permit transfer. However, …read more.

WARSAW — Acts of vandalism have been committed recently in area parks.  According to a Facebook post put up Wednesday, July 10, on the City of Warsaw page, vandalism has occurred at Dubois Park, located at 700 E. Market St., Warsaw. Warsaw Parks and Recreation Superintendent Larry Plummer said they are experiencing various types of …read more.

SYRACUSE – Jamie Beer is making an impact in the Wawasee Community Summer League, serving as both coach and president.

WARSAW — A local real estate team has been recognized as one of the top 1,000 in the industry nationwide. Dan and Amanda Harstine of Integrity Real Estate in Warsaw was named one of America’s Top 1,000 Real State Professionals by REAL Trends, in combination with the Wall Street Journal. The announcement was published in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Jedi With the ability to harness the power of the Force, Jedi is ready to protect you from the Dark Side. Jedi is a one-year-old, neutered, male Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix, weighing 52 …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw Community High School alumnus will return to Kosciusko County to take part in an event designed to benefit a local addiction prevention program. Emily Behny, a native of Silver Lake and 2005 WCHS graduate who currently lives in New York City where she works as a singer and actor, will teach …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Aviation Commissioners looked toward the future with a discussion on the Warsaw Municipal Airport’s 2020 budget during its meeting on Tuesday, July 9. Airport Manager Nick King presented a draft of the airport’s 2020 budget to board members and estimated a 23.7 percent change in overall funding. For 2019, the …read more.