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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources – Horticulture and Crops Purdue Extension Elkhart County ELKHART — Every so often, a new plant disease comes to town. Some of them promise to be plant killers and end up fairly benign. Others, like tar spot on corn, can knock crop yields for a big …read more.

WARSAW – Lake City Gymnastics celebrated a tremendous first year with the help of the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce.

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

WARSAW – The CCAC is preparing to create instructional opportunities for area baseball and softball players.

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

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

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

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Phoebe With a smile that can light up this whole town, Phoebe is a star at the AWL. Phoebe is a two-year-old, spayed, female Shepherd/Retriever mix. She has the softest red and white …read more.

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

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

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

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs are offering an Opening Night VIP package for its first game on April 9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee Summer League will host its first round of sign-ups for the 2020 summer season this weekend in the Wawasee community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Zoom Whoosh! Don’t blink or you might miss her. Here comes Zoom! Zoom is a one-year-old, spayed, female Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix. She has a white coat with grey patches over her eyes …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.

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.

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 — 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

  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.

SYRACUSE — Mary Mock, Syracuse, will celebrate her 95th birthday Friday, Feb. 21, with her family. She was born Feb. 21, 1925. She was married to Thurlow Mock for 64 years and together they farmed in the Syracuse area. Mary is a member of the North Webster Church of the Brethren as well as the …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.

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.

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.

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.

  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.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College students who achieve high standards of academic excellence are placed on the Dean’s List. The fall 2019 semester list includes 215 students, each of whom was enrolled full-time and earned a grade point average of 3.94 or greater for the semester.  In addition, their cumulative grade point average was 3.3 …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is inviting all stakeholders, including, parents, staff, and students to participate in a survey about the school corporation’s next five-year strategic plan. Responses are confidential and participation is voluntary. There is an option to take the survey in English or in Spanish and it is expected to take approximately five …read more.

WARSAW — For those struggling with technology issues on a computer, phone, tablet, eReader or other electronic device, the Warsaw Community Public Library has a solution. Twice a month the library holds a Tech Tutor program, formerly called Computer Clinic, which gives participants the opportunity to find answers to their technology related questions.

WARSAW — Financial aid professionals will be participating in College Goal Sunday at 38 locations in Indiana including Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw, Sunday, Feb. 23. Ivy Tech Warsaw’s event is set for 2-4 p.m. at the Ivy Tech Warsaw campus, 2545 Silveus Crossing, Warsaw. Ivy Tech Fort Wayne will be hosting the event during …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A variety of unique locally handmade items will be auctioned at the Annual Charity Auction Fundraiser Friday, Feb. 28, in the Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the auction, conducted by Glenn Hochstetler of MeadowBlend Auctions, will commence at 7 p.m. Homemade pies …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council approved the move of the chlorine tank and a structure to cover it at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, at the North Webster Community Center. Lisa Strombeck presided. Utilities Manager Jayne Alger explained the tank was currently located near some controls and close to a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College’s Winona History Center will host ‘Small-Town Americana: Bringing Accessibility to the Billy and Helen Sunday Home’ 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Winona History Center, 105 9th Street, Winona Lake. The free event is open to the public and will celebrate the launch of a new digitized program that …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Lando Lando is a sweet and shy guy who enjoys long walks on a moonlit beach. At least, he believes he does. Lando is a one-year-old, neutered, male Hound mix, weighing 35 pounds. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The town of Claypool will hold a special meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, regarding the purchase and financing of new town vehicles, as well as an upcoming wastewater project. The meeting will take place at the town barn, located at 408 S. Graceland Ave., Claypool. It is open to the public.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council spent part of its Feb. 11 meeting discussing the possibility of the town providing Bourbon Public Library cards to citizens. Bourbon Public Library Director Nicholas Treber and Etna Green Church of Christ Pastor Jordan Ickes were both present at the meeting to discuss a proposal for the …read more.

PIERCETON — The revitalized Pierceton Park Board elected officers at its second meeting, Tuesday evening, Feb. 11. The park board members, appointed by the town council, include Kim Rose, who will serve as president of the park board. Annie Espinoza will serve as secretary. Cindy Kreger and Paula Smith will also serve on the board. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Lions Club will be selling fish and tenderloin on Saturday, Feb. 15. The Claypool Lions Club will start selling at noon until 4 p.m. or sold out, said a news release from the Claypool Lions Club. The Claypool Lions Club is located at 201 West Calhoun Street, Claypool. Orders will be …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Updates on the annual North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Banquet were given at the Monday, Feb. 10, meeting at the Tippecanoe Township Building, Board member and dinner chairman Susan Stump, The Papers, said the committee is still accepting donations of items and gift certificates for the silent auction, which will begin …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board meeting Monday, Feb. 10, Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson said the tree board had recently listened to a presentation from the St. Joseph River Basin Commission in regards to a stormwater control grant. “They have selected three communities in Michigan and three communities in Indiana to participate …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Wawasee’s Iron Pride Robotics team took the tourney championship and skills championship Saturday, Feb. 8, at Plymouth High School, increasing the season trophy count to 16. “With two more chances to qualify for state, teams are working and putting in long hours,” said Wawasee’s head coach Jed Wandland. “574C and 574D are qualified …read more.

ETNA GREEN — A recent audit for Etna Township has led to the discovery of several instances of noncompliance. An audit by the Indiana Board of Accounts was completed for the time period from Jan. 1, 2015, to Dec. 31, 2018. Gary Sponseller, the former Etna Township trustee, resigned July 19, 2019, after moving out …read more.

WARSAW — Lilly Endowment recently announced that Amy Holton, Washington STEM Academy EL teacher, is a recipient of its 2020 Teacher Creativity Fellowship. The program will provide Holton with a grant to pursue her passions of community, communication and travel. According to a Warsaw Community Schools press release, Hilton grew up in Wapakoneta, OH, and …read more.

SYRACUSE — The first order of business for the Turkey Creek fire board Monday, Feb. 10, was swearing in Layne Neal as the department’s newest firefighter/EMT. Township attorney Andrew Grossnickle administered the oath and Layne’s father, Lamont, took the honor of placing the official pin on Layne’s collar. In other action, the fire and township …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation invites the community to attend the sixth annual Barn and Business Breakfast from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, Winona Lake. Each year, this event brings together community members and works to connect vital industries within Kosciusko County to discuss community …read more.

WARSAW — Since November 2019, Lincoln Elementary School has shipped out eight care packages to two soldiers overseas, with two extra boxes for them to share during Christmas. According to a press release from Warsaw Community Schools, these soldiers are deployed until the end of February and receiving those care packages brings them joy each …read more.

By Darla McCammon The artist we featured last week, Kathy Stutzman, has been creating encaustic artwork. This lovely aqua creation is one of her pieces. Encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, uses beeswax that is heated and mixed with various color pigments that are usually in powder form. Once heated and fused with …read more.

NAPPANEE — String students of the Wawasee Community School Corporation orchestra programs traveled to NorthWood High School in Nappanee Saturday, Feb. 1, to participate in the Indiana Secondary School Music Association solo and ensemble competition. The annual event, held in multiple locations around the state, gives music students the opportunity to perform solos and ensembles …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council discussed a possible oversized truck ordinance at its meeting, Monday evening, Feb. 10. Council members, along with Pierceton Police Chief Tim Simmons, discussed looking into an ordinance regarding oversized truck traffic and axel limits in residential areas in the town. Specifically, the council and Sammons referenced issues with oversized …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw Little League is holding a “Play It Forward” apparel and equipment swap.

WARSAW – Special Olympics Kosciusko County have been busy in area tournaments preparing for March’s sectional tournament.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps received approval to further expand the protective netting at Parkview Field.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees continued their discussion on the library’s dry fire protection system project during a meeting on Monday, Feb. 10. Bids regarding repair work that will occur after the system is installed have to be submitted to the library by contractors no later than 4 p.m. Friday, …read more.