An enthusiastic crowd of collectors descended upon North Webster Town Park Saturday for the annual Michiana Antique Outboard Motor Show and Swap Meet. Held twice a year on the shores of Webster Lake, the event drew folks from Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Canada. The public was welcome to see the motors and related items on …read more.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southern Elkhart County, northeastern Fulton County, Kosciusko County, East Central LaPorte County, Marshall County, southern St. Joseph County and Starke County, at 4:51 p.m. The warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m. Towns in it’s path are Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, …read more.

Whitley County Sheriff’s Department 911 Communications announced at 3:31 p.m. its 911 is back in service For several hours this afternoon, the 911 service was down causing residents with emergency to dial alternate phone numbers.  

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies have apprehended and arrested the suspect from last week’s North Webster bank robbery. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and detectives took the alleged suspect involved in last week’s bank robbery of the Key Bank into custody without incident this morning, just north of Warsaw. Zachary Springer, 28, of Warsaw, was arrested …read more.

The annual Scout’s Cubmobile Race is coming to Warsaw this weekend. Scouts from all over the Lincolnway District, including Cub Scout Pack 3731 from Warsaw, will be in downtown Warsaw on Sept. 20, racing their handmade race carts for trophies. Scouts will be competing in different weight classes. Classes are: Flyweight (49 pounds and under), …read more.

Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties is proud to announce the 2nd annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chefs and cooks can enter their best chili recipe by completing the form at www.bakfc.com (under events) and paying the …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is excited to announce the mobile STEM laboratory, entitled W.I.L.L. (Warsaw Inquiry Learning Laboratory), ribbon cutting ceremony to be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 23, 2014, at the Warsaw Community School Central Office, 1 Administration Drive, Warsaw. Tours of the bus and detailed information on STEM curriculum will be presented to …read more.

Curt Nisly, Republican Candidate for District 22 Representative met with Tom Till, the director of advanced manufacturing at the Warsaw Ivy Tech Orthopedic & Advanced Manufacturing Training Center Thursday. He was able to take a tour of the facility and learn about the ways they are working to keep Warsaw the Orthopedic Capitol of the …read more.

State Representative Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) was presented with the Friend of Children Award by the Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy on Tuesday. “The children of Indiana have benefited from her service to all citizens over the past four years, and we know that she will continue to advocate for what she believes is …read more.

Cody Cousins Today, the Purdue University student who admitted to stabbing and shooting a classmate in January will learn his fate. Cody Cousins, 24, admitted in a Tippecanoe County courtroom last month (see related) that he murdered fellow Purdue University student Andrew Boldt. With the guilty plea, special public defender Kirk Freeman told the Indy Star Cousins reserves the right …read more.

Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals approved three cases Thursday and welcomed a new board member. Phillip Mock’s petition for a variance to allow the construction of a residence addition 16.2 feet from the right of way was approved. Mock’s property is located at 211 N. Front St. His home was damaged by a storm this …read more.

The 39th annual Nappanee Apple Festival is Sept. 18-21. This bustling community kicked off Thursday evening’s Apple Festival showcase with craft, commercial and food booths, two stages of entertainment, the Miss Apple Blossom Pageant, plus the ever-popular kid’s puppet show with Grandpa Cratchet and carnival rides. The festival officially opened at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Danny’s Sports Bar DJ Sparky Boss – 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19 Josh and Dustin Castle Band – 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 Barbee Hotel Karaoke – 9:30 …read more.

Rusty Nail Crossing, a Bluegrass Gospel Band, will present a free music concert at First Baptist Church of Pierceton on Sept. 21 at 10:15 a.m. as part of the church’s annual Friend Day. The public is invited to attend. A love offering will be taken. First Baptist Church is located at 208 W. Market Street …read more.

Ever wanted to try improv?  Want to find out more about it?  Just like to laugh? Main on Main Improv Troupe, a performing comedy improv group based in Syracuse, is excited to announce that they are going to be opening their practices once a month to the public. Main and Main wants to invite anyone, …read more.

Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. will facilitate a Hiring Event with TruCheck Utility Metering Solutions at the Warsaw Community Career Center on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. TruCheck representatives will be seeking individuals to fill 40 Field Technician positions with an hourly rate of $14.42. These positions are full time from …read more.

Today, the Indiana State Police unveiled a new electronic firearms application process that will be in effect beginning Oct. 1. The new process will remove the “paper” application and after Oct. 1 only electronic applications will be accepted. Firearms permits issued after Oct. 1 will also be hard plastic, as opposed to the paper permit …read more.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James B. Comey officially announced a historic change in the identification and reporting of animal cruelty crime statistics. The FBI will now report animal cruelty crimes as a separate offense under the agency’s Uniform Crime Report (UCR) Program, the prime source of information on crime in the United States. …read more.

NEW BUFFALO – The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds casinos are pleased to announce the return of Native American band Brulé to Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 9 p.m. Eastern. Brulé previously performed a sold-out concert at Four Winds New Buffalo on Oct. 6, 2013. …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report from the Winona Lake Police Department, at 5:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, Joyce M. Destefano, 60, Patty Place, Fort Wayne, attempted to turn north from 225 South onto Packerton Road in Winona Lake. In doing so, she pulled into the path of a vehicle driven by Carol G. Beard, …read more.

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting for the Habitat for Humanity at their new location, 103 E. Center Street in Warsaw. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian based ministry that helps families in our community by building homes and building lives. They strive to strengthen the dignity and increase the hope of …read more.

Hot country newcomer Frankie Ballard is staying busy on the road after scoring his first number one smash with the top-selling single “Helluva Life.” Ballard will be coming through Warsaw, Ind. to perform at the Wagon Wheel Theater on Sept. 25, and will be playing many fan favorites from his new album, “Sunshine & Whiskey.” “I …read more.

Rainbow Child Care Center, the operator of over 90 early education and child care centers throughout the United States, is proud to be expanding its Indiana operations with the opening of a new school in Warsaw. The Warsaw location will mark the opening of the company’s 12th school in Indiana. Other locations include three centers …read more.

[weaver_youtube -NreLzzPXN8 rel=0]   The Indiana House of Representatives is now accepting intern applications for the 2015 Indiana Legislative Session. This paid internship gives college students and recent graduates the opportunity to be a part of Indiana’s legislative process by working directly with state representatives to issue press releases, handle constituent work, conduct research for …read more.

See the city of Jerusalem and the sites of Israel, The Dome of the Rock where Father Abraham offered up Isaac, The River Jordan, etc. You won’t need a plane ticket. Come to the Warsaw Community Public Library at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, for a power point presentation. This is a free program that …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a reported RV on fire located at 3295 W. 200 S. off of SR 25 at 12:03 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17. According to Warsaw Fire Department the fire appears to have begun in the engine or dashboard area of the RV. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. …read more.

Since Winona Lake Town Council’s meeting in August, the council has submitted its proposed 2015 budget to Kosciusko County Council and advertised it for two consecutive weeks. At the Sept. 17 council meeting, a public hearing on the budget was held. Council and public alike seemed to have no objection to the proposed 2015 budget …read more.

Milford Elementary School had a dozen unique visitors this morning. Twelve wounded American veterans stopped by at 8:30 a.m. as part of the “Wish For Our Heroes” program. The group of American heroes started their morning’s journey in Warsaw on their way to Notre Dame. This was part of the first leg of the group’s …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved the 2015 budget on first reading during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The estimated budget will be $3,498,227 with the estimated funds to be raised being $1,739,783. The budget is under maximum levy by $107,967. Sharon Fowler asked why there was no building demonstration fund listed on the budget. By …read more.

Trying to offset loss of property valuation of $1.195 million in the town limits, the 2015 North Webster budget is decreasing town expenditures by $51,604 from 2014. North Webster Town Council heard the first reading of the budget at its monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the North Webster Community Center. The total budget being asked …read more.

A need to provide safe and direct access to town, in a north or south direction, via a pedestrian walkway led to a pedestrian bridge being installed on Harkless Drive in Syracuse. The bridge and walkway were the culmination of two years research and cost analysis/estimates to best fit the need. The project was completed …read more.

Carolyn W. Colvin, acting commissioner of Social Security, Tuesday announced the agency will resume the periodic mailing of Social Security Statements – once every five years for most workers – while encouraging everyone to create a secure my Social Security account to immediately access their Statement online, anytime. The statement is a valuable financial planning …read more.

[UPDATE: Abundo Capulin Lozano, the suspect involved in the alleged stabbing last evening in Kosciusko County, has been located. Lozano was taken into custody on the Ohio Turnpike in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, near the city of Cleveland by the Ohio State Highway Patrol just before 11 p.m. Lozano was reportedly with his brother at the time of …read more.

Tsige Berelsman came to the United States from Ethiopia just 2 years ago, adopted by the Berelsman family. She enrolled as an eighth grader at Edgewood Middle School with limited English speaking skills. Tsige states that, “I understood English more than I could speak it so I ended up not talking much. I answered questions …read more.

The town of North Webster has issues with their existing wastewater system and improvements need to be made. Due to the age and condition of the wastewater system a number of the mechanical components are in need of replacement and rehabilitation. Residents of North Webster, whether property owners or residents are urged to fill out …read more.

Tyler Boganwright and Mariah Roberts grew up less than a half-mile away from each other near Mentone. Little did they know one day they would be teachers in the same department at the same school. Boganwright, a 2010 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School, is student teaching agriculture classes for the first trimester at Wawasee …read more.

On Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hoosiers will have the opportunity to dispose of their expired or unwanted prescription drugs. The Indiana Board of Pharmacy and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will sponsor five locations throughout Indiana as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The service is free and …read more.

Don Snemis, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) announced today that the BMV has determined that some customers are entitled to excise tax refunds. The BMV will work with the Indiana Department of Revenue to issue those refunds. “The BMV has determined that some Hoosier’s vehicles were misclassified for excise tax purposes. …read more.

The Silver Lake Lions Club is seeking civic-minded men and women to join them in making a difference in the community. The club meets the first and third Monday of each month. The meetings are open for people who want to learn more about the club and its work. “Our club gives members an opportunity …read more.

Community members, mainly property owners along East Northshore Drive, were present at Monday’s Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee meeting. There has been some concern among homeowners regarding recent trail construction near their properties. The concern stems from the fact that, in accordance with a contract with the county highway department and after walking the proposed trail last …read more.

WABASH – KID-O-RAMA…our biggest festival of the year. Family activities, including rides, jumbo inflatables, pedal go-carts, face painting, balloon creations and so much more, all taking place on Sat., Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Honeywell Center plaza and parking lot, and main lobby. Kid-O-Rama’s theme this year is “Chalk One …read more.

Friday, exactly one month since the start of the 2014-15 school year, was the first head count day for public schools in Indiana to begin submitting enrollment reports to the Indiana Department of Education. Wawasee’s preliminary numbers are showing a notable increase compared to the same time last year. As a corporation, the enrollment is …read more.

At the Warsaw Common Council meeting on Sept. 15, the council approved a preliminary draft of the 2015 city budget. The draft proposed a budget of $26,105,081 with a tax rate of 1.4342 percent. The current budget proposal is not the final draft. Mayor Joe Thallemer explained at the meeting that additional cuts will be …read more.

The Kosciusko Chamber Commerce has set the dates for the eighth Annual Taste & Trade Expo. The 2014 Taste & Trade Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. The event will take place at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center …read more.

The Apache Relay’s “American Nomad” grabbed my attention the first time I put it in my CD player a few years ago. An impassioned folk-rocker, steeped in the stylings of The Boss, and littered with boisterous sing-a-longs and uplifting crescendos, the record hooked me on the Nashville-based group. I waited patiently for a follow-up, and …read more.

The 2014 Annual Forestry Field day, a multi-county event, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20 in Kosciusko County at the Gary Dillon property. It will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, with a program focused on traditional forestry management practices. Featured speakers will include: Bruce Wakeland, consultant forester, speaking on Tree Planting and …read more.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of September 2014. This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. Taskforce Indiana is a year long statewide project aimed at …read more.

SOUTH BEND – Yesterday, South Bend country music radio station B100 celebrated its 20th birthday with a free concert at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, which featured performances from Rodney Atkins, Blackhawk, Eric Paslay, Jon Pardi & The Cadillac Three. According to a recent press release, at this year’s event, just 19 people were arrested …read more.

Treasures for Troops (a soldier support ministry thru The First Freewill Baptist Church Of Kosciusko County) is conducting the fourth annual “Operation Treat a Soldier”. Once again, the opportunity is being given to the people of our community to fill a treat bag for a deployed soldier and personally thank a service member currently serving …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — State health officials announced today that four Lake County children have been confirmed as having had enterovirus D68 (EV-D68), a respiratory illness which can be serious in individuals with underlying medical conditions, such as asthma. The individuals were treated at University of Chicago Hospital and were previously thought to be residents of Illinois. …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report from the Warsaw Police Department, David O. Taylor, 65, Springhill Road, Warsaw, was traveling south on Colfax Street in Warsaw, and he did not stop for his stop sign. Taylor’s vehicle passed in front of a vehicle driven by Ashlee N. Martin, 30, Clark Street, Warsaw,  who did not have …read more.

Michael Hullinger, 44, Syracuse, has been arrested and initially charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident causing serious bodily injury. Additional charges could be pending. His charges stem from an early morning accident Saturday on Harkless Street, Syracuse, in the area of Bowser Road, which has left Anna Svensson, 41, Sweden, in …read more.

Leesburg Fire Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are en route to a vehicle accident on CR 450N. The accident occurred near 2058 E CR 450N, east of CR 175N. According to deputies at the scene, it is a single vehicle accident, truck into a pole, with two persons injured and being transported to …read more.

[weaver_youtube UoZMKyBLVuU rel=0] Y’all might be a-wonderin’ what in tarnation is causin’ all that racket over in Etna Green this weekend. That’d be the Hoosier Ambush down at Paradise Pass. The event is the Single Action Shooting Society’s state championship. Bout 150 folks, young and old, came from near and far to fire shootin’ irons. …read more.

[weaver_youtube -HsbmLINh30 rel=0]     Is your music favorite Country? Rock? Pop? Heavy Metal? Opera? Darryl and Andrea Gatlin can sing any genre of music. That’s what those attending The Gatlin Show at the North Webster Community center discovered Saturday evening. The event, organized by Susan Todd, was a fundraiser for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails. Many …read more.

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly joined Nappanee Mayor Larry Thompson Friday, Sept. 12, at a press conference to announce the award of a USDA Rural Development grant and loan to the City of Nappanee for a Sewer Wet Weather Alternative Project. USDA Rural Development is awarding the City of Nappanee with a grant of more than …read more.

Parents, students and community members are invited to attend this free event. Tippecanoe Valley High School is privileged to host an early college awareness presentation from ISM College Planning. ISM College Planning promotes educated decision making for higher education choices to students and families. Strong choices before college are the best way to limit debt …read more.

Dahms & Yarian Inc. CPA’s in Warsaw and Rochester announces the recent purchase of the accounting practice of Virga A. Smith CPA in Rochester. Dahms & Yarian will continue providing the professional service which their clients have grown to expect. Dahms & Yarian is a full service accounting firm, specializing in tax consulting and preparation …read more.

A community cruise-in will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at Ivy Tech Community College, 2545 Silveus Crossing, Warsaw. All collectibles on wheels are welcome. Dash plaques will be given to the first 50 cars. There will also be food vendors, entertainment and games for the whole family to enjoy. Magician …read more.

Indianapolis—The Indiana Historical Society’s Destination Indiana, part of the Indiana Experience, is sharing new historical Hoosier experiences with the addition of 13 new journeys to its programming at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center. The History Center, home of IHS and the Indiana Experience, is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown …read more.

[weaver_youtube nWVd3Y29VwM rel=0] Throngs of families flocked to Central Park in Warsaw on Saturday, Sept. 13, for the seventh annual Family Safety Day. There were fun demonstrations for kids addressing bike safety, fire safety, stranger danger, electrical safety, water safety, first aid – just to name a few. The Kosciusko Community YMCA sponsored a 5K …read more.

Wish for Our Heroes, a national charity dedicated to “Helping Heroes Battle Hardships,” is pleased to announce the first-ever RIDE INDIANA, a five-day, 500 mile cycling endurance event, to support members of the United States Armed Forces. The Noblesville-based national charity has partnered with grocery retail giant, The Kroger Co., which will have an active …read more.

Family Safety Day, presented by the Warsaw/Wayne Fire Territory, and sponsored by Kosciusko REMC is celebrating it’s seventh year, Saturday, September 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Warsaw’s Central Park and Center Lake Pavilion. This year’s Family Safety Day will continue to offer free activities devoted to health and safety with a variety of …read more.

Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, Main Street between Zoe and Cook Streets, and Cook Street between Main and Fort Wayne Streets in Warsaw will be closed due to manhole replacement. These streets will be completely closed and emergency traffic will not have access. The project should be complete by Thursday, Sept. 18, weather …read more.

[weaver_youtube YPs07i0YCRY rel=0] We must never forget – this was the sentiment shared by proud Americans all over the country on Sept. 11. Thirteen years ago, terrorist high-jacked passenger jets and piloted them into the two towers of the World Trade Center. Another jet crash landed on the Pentagon in Washington. A fourth jet, presumably headed …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a possible gas leak near the post office in Silver Lake. According to reports at the scene, the leak is coming from a broken pipe outside below a shutoff valve. Silver Lake Fire and Lake Township EMS are on standby currently until NIPSCO arrives on scene to turn off …read more.

[weaver_youtube HeLOqjhHFBU rel=0] The North Webster Police Department, along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, are currently investigating a bank robbery that occurred this morning in North Webster. In the meantime North Webster Day Care and North Webster Elementary remain on external lock down. According to authorities, this means the students are not being allowed outside. …read more.

Wawasee High School located at 1 Warrior Path, Syracuse, was placed under lock down this morning after high school officials received a threatening phone call at 8:51 a.m. “We were alerted at 8:51 a.m. of an outside threat phoned in to the school. At that point in time we went on a lockdown and implemented …read more.

[weaver_youtube Ypjsg9FNWwE rel=0] “It would make me happy if this song would touch people’s hearts and make them proud that we live in a country that is free,” stated Jeanette Fairchild, author of the above song, “That’s America”. The song, is dedicated by Fairchild, who resides in Warsaw, in remembrance of those who lost their lives …read more.

With 2015 looming ahead, the Kosciusko County Council addressed several 2015 budget topics, in addition to 2015 ordinances, during its regular meeting Sept. 11. The major adoption of the night was the 2015 budget with a 2 percent cap, which went unopposed. Council member Jon Fussle did ask whether the council had an idea what …read more.

Ann Peperak has been a painter for the past 30 years. Mostly self-taught, she works in watercolor. Watercolor, she says, is not as forgiving as oil, but is quicker to work with. A few years ago, at the age of 70, she quit her job in order to have more time for her artwork. That …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Family Safety Day – 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 Warsaw Performing Arts Center Symphony of the Lakes’ Pops Concert – 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13, Tickets …read more.

The Bluegrass Gathering is happen at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27. This exciting event will feature three Indiana well known bluegrass bands. Starting us off that evening is Goldmine Pickers from Goshen, Indiana. Next up, from Indianapolis, Circle City Bluegrass Band and closing the evening is Blue Mafia from Muncie. …read more.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued the following statement on H.R. 3522, the Employee Health Care Protection Act. “Today, I was proud to stand with both small businesses and wage earners by supporting the Employee Health Care Protection Act, sponsored by Dr. Cassidy. Over the past year, millions of hard working Americans were forced off of …read more.

Please note emergency personnel are responding to 408 South Graceland Avenue, Claypool for a report of a possible gas leak. Those traveling may want to avoid the area at this time.

Kids Market Inc., a non-profit organization, will be hosting their semi-annual sale on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Rodeheaver Auditorium on the campus of Grace College in Winona Lake. The organization exists to help the women and children of Kosciusko County by holding two consignment sales each year. For the September sale, it is time to …read more.

The eighth annual Fur Ball will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 20, at Toyota of Warsaw. This event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Animal Welfare League. The announcement of plans for a new animal shelter will take place. Fur Ball is also the second annual dog show in which the audience gets to …read more.

Indiana’s business climate is best in the Midwest and the seventh best nationwide according to Area Development’s Top States for Doing Business Survey. The state was also among the ranking’s top-five picks in the skilled labor availability (first), water availability and cost (second), distribution and supply chain hubs (third), rail and highway accessibility (fourth) and …read more.

John Mellencamp announced dates for his upcoming Plain Spoken tour beginning in January 2015 throughout the summer. “The Voice of the Heartland” will play 80 shows including multiple dates in the artist’s hometown of Bloomington, Indiana; Nashville, Chicago, Minneapolis, New York, and more. The special guest is Carlene Carter. The tour, produced by AEG Live, …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana, including Kosciusko County and some neighboring counties, southwest lower Michigan and northwest Ohio. Thunderstorms are expected in these regions through the rest of the day and into the night. NWS is projecting heavy rainfall, one to three inches, and the …read more.

Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff Thursday, Sept. 11, in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be lowered at sunrise and remain at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, Sept. 11. Governor Pence also asks businesses and residents across the state to lower their flags to half-staff to pay tribute to the men and …read more.

[weaver_youtube yMofyVKofhU rel=0] It was at about 5:30 p.m. on Friday night when the parade finally began to make its way down Market Street in downtown Warsaw, and it was a sight to behold. Warsaw police officers kicked things off with flashing lights and whirring sirens. Following behind were the schools’ marching bands. Then the …read more.

By Sandy Greer Monday evening the Syracuse Park Board met outside, at the Harold Shrock Athletic Complex for their monthly meeting. During the meeting several members of the board expressed to Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, they were pleased with the improvements to the athletic complex. One member said, “The park looks really good.” Others in …read more.

WNIT was in North Webster interviewing members of the Tippecanoe Township-North Webster Chamber of Commerce about the upcoming Heart of the Harvest Festival, to be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Lions Club Mermaid Festival Grounds. Gordy Young interviewed Sue Ward, chamber president, about the festival and also interviewed …read more.

Kim Nguyen, director of the Wawasee Area Career and Technical Cooperative, is passionate about the options available to students in the career and technical program and when given the chance, he shares his enthusiasm with others. During Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board in Syracuse, he gave a detailed report to the …read more.

The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association is encouraging everyone to pray for America on Thursday, Sept. 11 during the 13th Anniversary of the attack of radical Islamic terrorists. GWMA has joined Awakening America to pray for our leaders, armed forces and emergency personnel. This is the 12th prayer observance of the GWMA in Kosciusko County. There …read more.

[Editor’s Note: This is not a local story. This press release appeared in my inbox, and I was moved to share it. With funding for the arts getting tighter and tighter, and professional musicians struggling more than ever to make a living with their craft, I personally shared AFM’s disappointment with Stanley Romanstein’s actions, and …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley’s schools and the community are saddened at today’s passing of Tippecanoe Valley Middle School eighth grade student, Wyatt Davis. Wyatt passed away off-campus early Tuesday afternoon. Trained staff and counselors from Tippecanoe Valley’s schools and the community will be available at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School tomorrow to answer questions and provide extra support …read more.

Manchester Main Street’s Second Annual Eel River Arts Festival is this weekend, Sept. 13, in the heart of downtown North Manchester. Saturday’s 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. Art Fair is free to the public, highlighting area artists’ work – Perry Collins, Janet Ecklebarger, Elizabeth Wamsley, Candie Cooper, Gallery 64, Shanghai Tai and many more. Come meet …read more.

The American Red Cross is launching a first-of-its kind Blood Donor App today that puts the power to save lives in the palm of your hand. The Blood Donor App allows users to schedule blood donations, track their total donations, earn rewards and invite friends to join them on a lifesaving team. The new app …read more.

Matthew Gene Wagoner Matthew Gene Wagoner, 29, 10398 N. Grove Road, Milford, was arrested over the weekend by US Marshals and Fort Wayne Police Department officers. “He was located by the US Marshal service, who apprehend him in Allen County,” said Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department First Sergeant Chad Hill. Hill said KCSD Lieutenant Chris McKeand …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff Rock Goshert and Captain Aaron Rovenstine have acknowledged the heroic and life-saving actions of three Deputy Sheriffs. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies Don McCune and Chris Rager had responded on Sept. 25, 2013, to a radio dispatch of a female that had been struck by a northbound Norfolk Southern freight train at the …read more.

A former furniture store on the north edge of Warsaw will be converted into a funeral home/crematorium. During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a petition for an exception to allow the former Warsaw Furniture Outlet on SR 15, north of Levi Lee Road, to be converted …read more.

A deadline of Sept. 8 has come and gone and, as of Tuesday morning, 68 Wawasee High School seniors still had not received a booster of meningitis vaccine as required by state law. Myra Alexander, RN, school nurse for WHS, said Indiana Code 20-34-4-5 mandates a new requirement for the 2014-15 school year for high …read more.

Today the State of Indiana filed in the United States Supreme Court its appeal of a 7th Circuit ruling last week that invalidated Indiana’s marriage statute. In filing its appeal – called a petition for writ of certiorari – the State asks the nation’s highest court to reverse the lower court and reinstate Indiana’s longstanding …read more.

According to The Agurban, Indiana is the leading state in which manufacturing “still matters”. According to the publication, a report from 24/7 Wall Street in August examined at manufacturing output as a percentage of GDP (Gross Domestic Product). The Agurban reports manufacturing accounted for more than 12 percent of the United States’ GDP in 2013, with output …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday conducted the first reading of the fire territory’s 2015 budget, totaling $1,565,661 for operations and $210,000 for the equipment replacement fund. The board noted only about half the budget will come from property taxes, 14 percent from properties within Syracuse and 86 percent from township properties. The remainder will …read more.

Prior to its regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening, Milford Town Council held a public hearing on budget reductions for the 2014 budget. The cuts were mandated by the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance following the its review of the town’s budget. DLGF directed the council to reduce the budget by $115,000, including $56,000 from …read more.

Xiomara Duarte, 40, Plymouth, has been arrested by Plymouth Police Department on charges of forgery and identity deception, level 6 felonies. She was booked in the Marshall County Jail. Her bond has been set at $1,500. Plymouth Police received a report at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, of a female using a counterfeit identification card …read more.