WARSAW — Titiksha D. Gorhe won the Kosciusko County Spelling Bee held at Lakeview Middle School on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Her parents are Devendra and Pradrya Gorhe. The second-place finisher was Ishida Pandey, and her parents are Vinay and Rashmi Pathala. Students from 20 schools competed for the right to represent Kosciusko County. Gorhe will …read more.

WARSAW — The sixth annual Young Artist Competition will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in the Performing Arts Center of Warsaw Community High School. According to a press release, this free event features performances by musicians in upper-grade school, middle school and high school from all around northern Indiana, including Warsaw, Fort …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College senior Hannah Rose was awarded the 2020 Indiana Council for Exceptional Children Student Member of the Year at the Individualized Education Program “Focus on Inclusion Conference” Jan. 30 in Indianapolis. Rose received the recognition alongside her professor and chair of special education at Grace College, Dr. Cheryl Bremer, who was …read more.

MENTONE — Valentine’s Day Story Hour offered at Bell Memorial Public Library. Story Hour is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14 and will take place in the Children’s room.  The theme for this week is “Valentine’s Day.” The story to be read will be “Pete The Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool” by Kim Dean. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Spend some quality bonding time with your baby or toddler at Lapsit Story Time, which is held at 11 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday at North Webster Community Public Library. While sitting on their parent or caregiver’s lap, the little ones explore books and stories, sing songs with simple hand motions and …read more.

WARSAW — Children enjoyed crafts, makeovers and more with their favorite Disney characters on Saturday, Feb. 8. The Warsaw Community High School Theatre Department hosted its third annual Disney Character Day at the Performing Arts Center. Throughout the afternoon festivities, children got to participate in a variety of activities alongside characters like Tiana and Naveen …read more.

SYRACUSE — Katlyn Wireman, a Wawasee High School student, enjoys music and has been in the band. She is also interested in web development and decided to enroll in Power Up, a course offered for the first time during the 2019-20 school year by the Pathways Cooperative. Power Up is an electronics and computer programming …read more.

Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor Valentine’s Day isn’t just about shameless bouquets of foil Mylar balloons and chocolate strawberries. It’s for haters, cupids, and swipe daters, too. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or having a bit of complication blues, there’s a movie for everyone. Be sure to have popcorn and tissues ready. “A Star is …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School Class of 1970 is planning its 50th class reunion for July 18, 2020. The committee needs address updates. If you have moved since the 35th class reunion, chances are the committee doesn’t have a current address for you. Please send an address update to [email protected].

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library offers programs Sunday through Saturday during Valentine’s week. Scrabble tables are set up on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. Anyone over age 16 is welcome to drop in until the boards are shut down at 4 p.m., said a news release from Syracuse Public Library. The Workshop writing …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services Inc. of Warsaw announced CTB Inc., Milford, has pledged a gift of $1 million toward its future home. “CTB has supported Cardinal Services in many ways throughout more than 45 years of working together,” said Randy Hall, Cardinal Services chief executive officer. ”CTB is the largest customer of our manufacturing arm, …read more.

WARSAW — Presby Preschool is kicking off registration for the 2020-21 school year with an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. The open house includes tours of the classrooms and the opportunity to register children onsite. Presby Preschool is located in the Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St. …read more.

  SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Community Schools announced its award of the largest Career Ladders Grant in Indiana. The school corporation accepted $468,250 in new funding approved by the Indiana State Board of Education, Feb 5, said a news release from Whitko Community Schools Effective July 2019, the Indiana General Assembly passed legislation supporting career …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School art students were decorated again this year at the 2020 Scholastic Art Awards competition. In total, Warsaw students received 49 awards in the individual entry categories and one award in the senior portfolio category. Gold Key winners go to the next round of judging at the national level in …read more.

WARSAW — An event honoring victims of miscarriage and children who have passed is set for Sunday, Feb 9, in Warsaw. Lanterns of Love is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. Sunday. The event is hosted by Flashy Photography. The purpose of the event is to capture the memories of lost children for parents who have miscarried …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission renewed nine permits during its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6. Permit transfers for Hunters BBQ Restaurant and Catering, Etna Green; and Stonehenge Golf and Country Club, Winona Lake, were both continued to next month’s meeting. The permit transfer for Hunters was continued due to no signage …read more.

LEESBURG — Students in kindergarten at Leesburg Elementary School have recently been learning coding. The students use Bee-Bots, a computerized robot that looks like a bee, and an app called Scratch Jr. to learn the basics of coding. Coding with five and six-year-olds looks different. It isn’t a series of 0s and 1s. Instead, it …read more.

NAPPANEE — After more than two hours of bidding, the Amish Acres property in Nappanee sold for more than $4 million on Wednesday, Feb. 5. And while plans remain unsettled, the sale of tracts from the old Amish Acres property – a major tourist attraction in northern Indiana – there is hope that some aspects …read more.

WARSAW — The American Red Cross will have three Bloodmobile stops in Warsaw in February. Opportunities to donate blood in the Bloodmobile will be offered at the following: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA, 1305 Mariners Drive, Warsaw. Sponsor code: warsawymca Noon – 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, …read more.

By Darla McCammon It was my daughter Dee Anna, involved in helping with literacy, who helped me make the acquaintance of Kathy Stutzman when she worked at Warsaw Community Public Library. Stutzman was always doing creative and inventive things to attract people to her literary world. I remember one of those times when she cleverly …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently announced the creation of the Kosciusko County Addiction and Recovery Fund. Established by generous anonymous donors, the Kosciusko County Addiction and Recovery Fund will provide support for programs and projects aimed at assisting individuals or families affected by drug or alcohol addiction. Grants from the fund will …read more.

WARSAW — The increase in traffic and accidents in Warsaw along US 30 dominated discussion at the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5. Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker presented the commission with the department’s annual traffic report. According to the report, a total of 1,088 accidents in Warsaw were reported in 2019. …read more.

WARSAW – The South Bend Cubs and Fort Wayne TinCaps have announced several opportunities for the upcoming 2020 baseball season.

WARSAW — In recognition of Feburary’s designation as Heart Month, the Parkview Warsaw Center for Healthy Living will host cardiologist Sabeena Ramrakhiani, MD, Parkview Physicians Group-Cardiology, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, as she explains how the brain can benefit the health and well-being of the heart. Scientists are beginning to understand the negative effects …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Frodo Frodo would certainly travel with you to the fires of Mount Doom to destroy an evil ring if you asked him. But he would really prefer to go for a walk around the neighborhood …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The winning photos of The Watershed Foundation’s “Picture Your Watershed” photo contest encapsulate the beauty, serenity and fun that area local lakes have to offer. For this year’s contest, The Watershed Foundation asked the community, “What does lake life look like to you?” and the resulting 91 entries were diverse and impressive. …read more.

WARSAW — The K21 Health Foundation has awarded Bowen Center a $20,000 grant to coordinate Kosciusko County’s Systems of Care program for 2020. This is the third year the K21 Health Foundation and Bowen Center have worked together to coordinate a network of community-based mental health care service providers, said a news release from K21 Health …read more.

WARSAW —  The funeral for Warsaw Police Officer Jason Dobbins will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Warsaw Community Church.  His funeral procession will take place at approximately 12:30 p.m., following his funeral service, and will begin at Warsaw Community Church, at 1855 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw, and conclude at Oakwood …read more.

WARSAW — Probably the most significant marker of Sally Nelson’s personality is the Harley-Davidson decal she put on her four-wheel electric scooter. “Everybody who knows me knows about Sally’s Harley,” chuckled the amiable 72-year-old Warsaw resident. Many of those who know her are regulars at the Kosciusko County’s senior activity center on the north side …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office announced that Pastor Jarod Osborne has been appointed the official Jail Chaplain of the Kosciusko County Jail and will help launch a new jail ministry program. Osborne assumed the position of Jail Chaplain effective Jan. 1, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Osborne is the …read more.

WARSAW — The WCHS Drama Department presents its Third Annual Disney Character Day 12-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Performing Arts Center. The Warsaw Performing Arts Center is part of Warsaw Community High School and is located at 1 Tiger Lane. All children will be able to do crafts with the characters and have …read more.

NAPPANEE — The auction for Amish Acres, a longtime tourist attraction in Nappanee, will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5. After 50 years in operation, Amish Acres closed after its Dec. 31, 2019, New Year’s Eve Cabaret. The Pletcher family, who owns the business, is retiring. Amish Acres has grown to be a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School Key Club is collecting items to help the homeless until Feb. 21. Collection boxes are located around the school and items can also be dropped off at the main office. Items accepted include monetary donations, scarves, blankets, clothing, hot hands, tents, toys for children, shoes, hats, coats, gloves, nonperishable food …read more.

WABASH — Wabash County Democratic Party Chairman Chad Harris recently entered the race for the seat of outgoing District 18 State Rep. Dave Wolkins. Harris, 40, has been the Wabash County Democratic Chair for four years. He currently resides in Wabash. He is a 1998 graduate of Northfield Jr./Sr. High School in Wabash. He works …read more.

WARSAW —  Warsaw will host state Color Guard competition on Saturday, Feb. 15. In a competition of skill, choreography and visual thrills set to music, Twenty-six area color guard units will be traveling to Warsaw high school to perform. IHSCGA showcases the talents of students competing in winter guard. Winter guard is practiced and performed …read more.

CHANTILLY, VA. — Wawasee Iron Pride robotics traveled 1,322 miles round trip to compete at the Vex Night at the museum signature event in Chantilly, Va., Jan. 31-Feb. 1. Sixty teams, representing 31 states in the U.S., arrived Friday morning at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum-Udvar Hazy Center. Wawasee was one of four schools …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission initiated the acquisition process of properties on Market and Center Streets for construction of a senior living facility Monday afternoon, Feb. 3. The commission passed a resolution and several appraisals to initiate the acquisition process of properties at 800 and 802 East Center Street; and 805 East Market Street. …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana State Department of Health is closely monitoring an outbreak of the 2019 novel (new) coronavirus or 2019-nCoV. This new respiratory virus was first identified in the city of Wuhan in China’s Hubei Province and continues to infect people in China and around the world, including the United States. ISDH is working …read more.

From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. Feb. 1, 1989 — Kosciusko County officials considered the purchase of the financially troubled fairgrounds. A county takeover of the 68-acre property north of Winona Lake was discussed among other options to …read more.

WARSAW — Wintery conditions return this week according to the National Weather Service. This afternoon will be mostly sunny with a high near 53. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after 2 a.m. A low around 34 is expected. Tuesday, expect cloudy skies, a chance of rain and snow with a …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is seeking nominations for the Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Class of 2020. Distinguished Alumni are graduates of Tippecanoe Valley High School, Akron High School, Beaver Dam High School, Burket High School, Mentone High School, or Talma High School (living or deceased) who have led successful lives while making …read more.

MENTONE — Teen Book Club and Story Hour scheduled at Bell Memorial Public Library. Teen Book club will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 4:30 – 8 p.m. Teens will be reading “I Will Always Love You” by Caitlin Alifirenka. If interested in joining or for more information, please contact Natalie at (574) 353-7234, said …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some delightful afternoon sweets at North Webster Community Public Library. The library is hosting an Afternoon Delights Dessert Bar 1:30 – 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 to raise funds to construct its new building. Tickets for the dessert bar cost $7 per person and include a selection of …read more.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library’s winter reading challenge is a simple reading program created to encourage readers of all ages to curl up with books they love during the winter season. Read 500 minutes in the month of February and get a $5 gift certificate to Main Street Roasters. Read or listen to anything for …read more.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the author’s name. WARSAW — Author Kim Gregory-Baney will host a book signing for her historical chronicle of the Warsaw Speedway. For decades, Warsaw Speedway events were held on the dirt track at the Kosciusko County Fair Grounds until 1990. The event will …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Lions Club will hold its ninth annual Dan’s Fish & Tenderloin Fry fundraiser dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the North Webster American Legion on SR 13. You can dine-in for all-you-can-eat fish and/or tenderloins. Your ticket includes fish/tenderloin, baked beans, coleslaw, bread and a drink. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Valentine’s events and more announced at the Syracuse Public Library. Replace your worn out or lost Syracuse Library card for free during the month of February. Several other sweet events bring joy during Library Lover’s Month. The annual cookie decorating is on Thursday afternoon on February 13from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. It’s …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Tickets for the “An Evening with Elizabeth Smart” in Winona Lake are now available on Eventbrite. There is no charge for tickets, but a ticket is needed for entry to the event, as seating is limited. The event will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club is hosting a fish, chicken and tenderloin fry from 4 p.m. until sold out on Saturday, Feb. 8. Cost is $9 per pound, carry-out only. Side dishes will be available for purchase as well.  The sale will be held at the Silver Lake Conservation Building, located at …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is launching a new business partnership program to help students who don’t have high-speed Internet access in their homes. WCS is asking businesses to partner with the school corporation by displaying a window cling with the e3 Tiger Tech image in their business front window. Students who see this image …read more.

SYRACUSE — Nearly 100 concerned citizens attended a two-hour presentation, “The Opioid Epidemic: Our Community Speaks,” Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Syracuse Community Center. Speakers were local business owners and recovering addicts Phil Rich Oest and Brittney Bushong; Syracuse Police Chief Jim Layne; Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott; Amanda Herendeen, Department of Child Services; …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Lilly Center has three upcoming events that will take place this spring. Expedition: Owls will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Koinonia Nature Preserve. Join the Lilly Center and Kononia Nature Preserve to dissect real owl pellets and learn to identify a variety of owl …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Carolyn Maull McKinstry, a survivor of the Civil Rights struggle and the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing, will present a program entitled “Coming of Age in ‘Bombingham’” on 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 17, at Grace College’s Westminster Hall, 105 9th Street, Winona Lake. It is open to the public. “We are so …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital, part of Lutheran Health Network, is expanding regional cardiology care and is adding a cardiac catheterization laboratory in Warsaw. Scheduled to open this summer, the system aids in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions. The investment in this new technology is $3.6 million, said a news release …read more.

KENDALLVILLE — The Dekko Foundation, a private family foundation started in 1981 in Kendallville by the late businessman and philanthropist Chester E. Dekko, will move its offices to the Community Learning Center in 2020. The foundation’s current offices are located in Dekko’s former home in Kendallville. The Dekko Foundation’s board of directors, comprising members of …read more.

By Darla McCammon Today, we will discuss more intriguing facts about one of America’s favorite table games to enjoy this winter. The first jigsaw puzzles were made in 1760 by Berkshire mapmaker John Spilsbury. He called them “dissected maps” and they were not known as jigsaw puzzles until 1909 due to the type of saw …read more.

WARSAW — The Bowen Center inpatient unit was recognized as the top referrer to the Indiana Tobacco Quitline in Kosciusko County for 2019. The Indiana Tobacco Quitline is a free phone-based counseling service that helps Hoosier smokers and tobacco users who would like to quit. The Indiana Tobacco Quitline also provides support and resources for …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College will showcase the thesis portfolios of 31 art majors in multiple exhibitions on campus this spring. The first exhibition for the Senior Art Show will take place Jan. 29 – Feb. 22 at two locations on the Grace College campus, said a news release from Grace College. The first exhibit …read more.

WARSAW — On Feb. 18, the Indiana Department of Education will host its annual Awards for Excellence recognition program. The event celebrates accomplished students, programs and business partnerships in Career and Technical Education throughout the state. Reagan Rowland, a Warsaw Community High School senior, was nominated for recognition by her teachers and Warsaw Area Career Center …read more.

WARSAW — Abbi Richcreek, Project Lead The Way teacher at Edgewood Middle School, was named the 2019-20 Starfish Award recipient. According to a press release from Warsaw Community Schools, Richcreek has gone above and beyond to promote inclusiveness and awareness to the life-changing effect assistive technology can have for all people, no matter how young, …read more.

WARSAW — Gina Courtois can identify with some of the social and emotional struggles school students are facing because she faced similar struggles when growing up. Courtois has been the social and emotional learning coordinator for Warsaw Community Schools since January 2018. A 1996 graduate of Rochester High School who grew up in both Plymouth …read more.

WARSAW — It’s a rapidly changing world with increasing automation, and students in one of Abbi Richcreek’s classes at Edgewood Middle School in Warsaw gathered around her as she brought “Rowdy,” a humanoid robot, to “life.” Richcreek let the students see some of the things Rowdy can do, including responding to touch commands. Rowdy was …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Tom When Big Tom is not writing Irish country songs, he greets AWL guests with a shake of his massive yet gentle paws. Tom is a three-year-old, neutered, male Domestic Short Hair mix. His …read more.

SYRACUSE — Lake City Bank, Syracuse, is a supporter of the Boomerang Backpack program. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, Lake City Bank donated $500 to the program.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko Community Senior Services Executive Director David Neff was presented with a check for $2,424 on Tuesday, Jan. 28, by representatives of Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.   The funds were raised for KCSS through a “Walkway of Trees” auction held in December. It was the first year for the event, which featured …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Thousands of Indiana college students in the midst of the 2019-20 academic year are benefiting from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs’ College Tuition Exemption Program. The program offers up to a 100 percent tuition exemption for qualifying students attending Indiana state-supported schools. The veteran parent of each student must meet three qualifications, …read more.

WARSAW — Winona Lake resident Tim Hunt was presented with a plaque at a special ceremony held at Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station No. 2 on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  Hunt has been showing up at the fire station every Tuesday for the past four and a half years. “He’s been coming in — he’s always wanted …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Questa Education Foundation, with the K21 Health Foundation, announced the continued funding of the K21-Questa Scholar program. The program financially supports graduating high school seniors from Kosciusko County who will be majoring in healthcare-related fields. Annual funding is available for up to five qualified students that are residents of Kosciusko County and …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Board of Realtors inducted their KBOR/MLS Board of Directors at their first quarter general business meeting on Jan. 15 at the Owl’s Nest. President Christie Brumfield, RE/MAX Results, will lead the 2020 KBOR/MLS Board of Directors, while Linda Goshert, Caldwell Banker Real Estate Group, was appointed 2020 KBOR MLS president. KBOR …read more.

WABASH — Grow Wabash County and the Salute to Ag committee have announced that Steve Flack and his family have been selected as the 2019 Farm Family of the Year. They will be recognized for their contributions to the Wabash County agriculture industry during Grow Wabash County’s annual Salute to Ag Dinner Wednesday, Mar. 11. …read more.

ZIONSVILLE — The Zionsville Tourney Saturday, Jan. 25, brought together the best teams from southern, central and northern Indiana. All four teams in the finals match face-off were undefeated up to that point, having won each of their nine matches of the day. Third ranked 7701X Xenith of Zionsville High School chose fifth ranked 574C, setting …read more.

ELKHART — Too many women live bludgeoned, self-loathing lives resulting from childhood molestation, sexual assault, domestic violence and substance abuse. But for more than two decades, SPA Women’s Ministry Homes has been opening an exit door out of that dismal cul-de-sac of despair. The Ministry SPA, which stands for Spiritual and Personal Adjustments, opened its …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School students recently participated in the 31st annual Scholastic Chess of Indiana contest. The state finals were held on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Pike High School in Indianapolis. There were 80 students competing in the eighth and under middle school division. Andrew Potter, an eighth-grade student at Lakeview Middle School, won …read more.

WARSAW — Katherine Josellis and Jacob Kissling, both from Warsaw, represented Kosciusko REMC at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Page Day, hosted at the Indiana Statehouse, on Wednesday, Jan. 22. “Serving as a page gives young people a unique opportunity to participate in state government,” said Jennifer Barger, manager of marketing and communications for KREMC. “Experiencing …read more.

From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society This is a retrospective column that will run a few times a month on InkFreeNews. Jan. 25, 1957 — The engines of two Pennsylvania freight trains crashed head-on in East Warsaw at 7:45 a.m., Jan. 25. 1957. The collision sent six railroad crewmen to the hospital, …read more.

MENTONE — Euchre Club and more announced at Bell Memorial Public Library. Euchre Club will meet on Monday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. in the library’s large conference room.  Bell Memorial Public Library also offers eBook services through Axis 360. Axis 360 gives library users the ability to search, browse, and discover eBooks and/or digital …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A Beginning Genealogy Course and more are upcoming at North Webster Community Public Library. Have you ever wondered who your ancestors were or where they came from? Sign up for the Beginning Genealogy Course at North Webster Community Public Library and learn how to get started researching your family ancestry. This four-class …read more.

SYRACUSE — Light snow sprinkles accentuated the festive mood at Oakwood Resort for the annual Wawasee Winter Carnival Saturday, Jan. 24. The carnival was sponsored by the Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission and Lakeland Youth Center, with volunteer assistance from members of the Wawasee High School student council and Syracuse Boy Scout Troop …read more.

WARSAW — Every month at the Warsaw Community Public Library, children of all ages have the opportunity to read aloud to greyhounds. Many children stopped by the library on Saturday, Jan. 25, to read to four greyhounds who came to WCPL to relax while hearing some stories. The “Greyt Readers” program is made possible by …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School announced it has been chosen as one of a few recipients of the German American Partnership Program “School of Distinction” school plaque award, for its exceptional partnership in fostering long-term German American youth exchange between the U.S. and Germany. The GAPP “School of Distinction” school plaque award is sponsored by …read more.

By Denise Keller Adult Programming Administrator The following programs are set to take place in February at the Warsaw Community Public Library, according to a news release from the library Winter Reading Program continues until Feb. 29, 2020. WorkOne is hosting computer and resume/interviewing classes. Contact the library for details. Chess Club meets from 10-1p.m. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Public Library hosts a screening of the documentary “Eva: A-7063” for the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Jan. 27. Eva Kor was a long-time Indiana resident, forgiveness and unity ambassador and a childhood survivor of Auschwitz concentration camp. The 75th anniversary of the camp’s liberation is Jan. 27, said a news release from …read more.

WARSAW — Titiksha Gorhe, a sixth-grade student in Mrs. Henry’s class, is Lincoln Elementary School’s spelling bee winner. Gorhe won with the word “skeuomorph,” which is defined as an object or feature which imitates the design of a similar artifact made from another material. Gorhe’s parents are Devendra and Pradnya Gorhe, Warsaw. The runner-up of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Employees who do more than what is expected will often get the attention of their supervisor. This has been proven true again by Terrance Egolf, a senior student at Wawasee High School who is an intern at the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. Egolf’s quality of work was also noticed by Jon Everingham, director …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Town of Winona Lake celebrated the opening of the Winona Lake K21 Limitless Park Restrooms with a ribbon-cutting, Friday morning, Jan. 24. Representatives from the town council, Parks and Recreation Department, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, NGN Construction, and local financial institutions attended. The bank of heated restrooms opened in mid-December. The …read more.

WARSAW —Students in the Warsaw Community High School theatre department will perform together at a state conference at Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis on Saturday, Jan. 25. In 2019, the theatre department placed second at a regional competition and went to state. This year, students placed first at regionals on Dec. 7 at Maconaquah …read more.

ETNA GREEN — After about 28 years, Etna Township has decided to end its partnership with Bourbon Public Library. According to Bourbon Public Library Director Nicholas Treber, the library first became aware of Etna Township Trustee Rita Anglin deciding to end the partnership on Jan. 9. Etna Township is on the west side of Kosciusko …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Several local organizations and Claypool residents gathered for a discussion on childcare in the Claypool and Silver Lake area on Thursday, Jan. 23. The meeting, which was held at Claypool Elementary School, focused on the funding required to create a childcare space within the school itself, as well as the overall need and …read more.

WARSAW — Twenty-six educators from Warsaw Community Schools recently attended a 2 1/2 day workshop featuring Paul Bambrick-Santoyo in January. According to a press release, the workshop was part of the ongoing Partnership for Leaders in Education program with the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and Curry School of Education. Attendees gained valuable …read more.

WARSAW — Da-Lite/Legrand recently donated 10 LEGO Education Renewable Energy kits to Jefferson Elementary School. According to a press release, fourth-grade students in Angela Luecke’s and Marc Andrews’ classes are using these kits to explore a project about renewable sources of energy. Students listened to a presentation from a speaker in the field and are …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Purdue Extension — Whitley County will be offering a ServSafe Food Manager certification exam at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Purdue Extension Office, 424 Branch Court, Columbia City. As of Jan. 1, 2005, all retail food establishments in Indiana must have at least one certified food handler in their employment. …read more.

WARSAW – Spots are filling up as Warsaw Little League is currently open for registration for the 2020 season.

By MEGHAN SMITH Marketing and Outreach Specialist, The Watershed Foundation NORTH WEBSTER — We live in a beautiful community abundant with lakes, rivers and streams and TWF’s annual “Picture Your Watershed” photo contest gives local photographers a chance to show it off. In 2019, The Watershed Foundation asked the community: “What does Lake Life look …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Healthy Essence, the student-run massage clinic at Ivy Tech Community College’s Fort Wayne campus, will open to the public this semester from Feb. 3 to May 1. Students from the Therapeutic Massage program will provide hour-long, full-body relaxation massages. Requests accepted by phone beginning Jan. 23, said a news release from Ivy …read more.

SYRACUSE — The ice is officially safe to skate at the Schrock Athletic Complex, 900 W. Brooklyn St., Syracuse.

WARSAW — To increase awareness of cervical cancer prevention and treatment, two expert physicians will host a free educational brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at the Parkview Warsaw Center for Healthy Living. Parkview Cancer Institute physician Scott Goodrich and Parkview Warsaw OB/GYN Caitlyn Ryser will share the most current research …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) filed for re-election to continue representing Indiana’s 2nd District in Congress. “As a lifelong Hoosier, I’m grateful to be able to fight for the hardworking people of Indiana’s 2nd District,” Walorski said. “Politicians in Washington are trying to divide the country with a radical agenda and a partisan impeachment …read more.

By Darla McCammon In the last two weeks, I have taken you to the island of Kauai to occupy your time and escape this dreary January weather. This week, we’re going to talk about something else that people use to occupy their time in the often gloomy winter weather: jigsaw puzzles. Jigsaw puzzles were first …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Penny Lou Who Penny Lou Who is so excited to meet you. She is a one-year-old, spayed, female American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, weighing 45 pounds. Penny has a white coat with red patches …read more.

WARSAW — Less than four years after opening, Parkview Warsaw announced plans Wednesday to expand its existing facility to a full-service hospital. Plans include space for up to 30 inpatient beds, surgical services and additional specialty care, said a news release from Parkview Warsaw. As inpatient services become available, the facility will be renamed Parkview …read more.