The 2014 Steve Dodds Charity Golf Tournament for the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County will once again be held at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. This year’s event will be on Monday, Sept. 8. Tee times will be 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. There is no scheduled rain date. Every day someone learns a loved …read more.

Magical Meadows therapeutic horseback riding center will hold a gallop glow 5K walk/run on Saturday, Aug. 9. The Gallop Glow will take place at Winona Lake. Registration starts at 7 p.m. and the race is planned to start at 8:30 p.m. You can pre-register online by going to www.themagicalmeadows.org and clicking on Gallop Glow. Tickets …read more.

UPDATE: Whitley County Sheriff’s Department issued a statement at approximately 8:50 p.m. that the suspect, Anthony McClellan, is now in police custody. McClellan was wanted on unrelated charges out of Noble County for possession of methamphetamine, theft / receiving stolen property, domestic battery, driving while suspended, motorcycle license warrant and operating without financial responsibility. BREAKING: …read more.

Back-to-school activities for Milford School will be from 3:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11. Students and parents in kindergarten through eighth grade can attend back to school day. The purpose of this event is to bring in supplies, find the child’s classrooms, and meet the teachers. Also, middle school students can organize their …read more.

A Warsaw man was arrested on drug charges after police in Kosciusko County responded to an explosion call. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded this morning at approximately 1:06 a.m. to the location of 5571 South, Lake Shore Drive West, Warsaw, after receiving a 9-1-1 call of a potential loud explosion. Officers arrived at the …read more.

Riley Children’s Foundation, the fundraising organization supporting Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, has granted $8,000 to family-focused initiatives in the Warsaw area. Joe’s Kids, Inc. will receive $3,000, Boomerang Backpacks/Warsaw Schools will receive $2,500 and the Town of Winona Lake will receive $2,500 for the Limitless Park Fund. Each organization will receive …read more.

It was all budgets at the Warsaw City Council’s meeting on Aug. 4. The council was presented with the 2015 budgets from nonprofits, the mayor and other government entities. First, the council heard presentations for non-profit council contract requests. Many of the organizations asking the council for financial assistance have done business with the city …read more.

Tools for school, an event that offers families the ultimate opportunity to prepare for back-to-school, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. The event will begin by offering students in line with breakfast from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Breakfast will be served by Warsaw …read more.

[weaver_youtube 6dWRVGfLavs rel=0] Lyn Crighton, executive director of Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation along with Mark Myers, owner of Myers Landscape, Syracuse, presented a program on Healthy Shorelines for Healthy Lakes and native plant discussion at the late Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Lake Talks and Eats on Saturday, Aug. 1. Crighton noted an Environmental Protection Agency report in …read more.

Two Marshall County men have been arrested after a 24-year-old woman reported she had been raped. The alleged incident happened at around 1:30 a.m. July 9 in Bourbon. Bourbon Police say, during the investigation, warrants were issued for Dustin Hasko, 25, of Tippecanoe, and Casey Whitehurst, 25, of Bourbon. Both men were arrested by Marshall …read more.

The Lake City Skiers of Warsaw won the team title at the 14th Division 2 Show Ski National Championships, Aug. 2-3, held in Warsaw. Hosted by the Lake City Skiers, the tournament featured seven teams competing for the Division 2 show ski national title. In competitive show skiing, each club had one hour to present …read more.

Kids ages 6-12 will not want to miss out on this WET and WILD day to play in the water! Come dressed to get wet on Thursday, Aug. 7. From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Warsaw’s Central Park, (meet at the West picnic shelter), the parks staff will offer crazy water games and activities in …read more.

Don’t miss a special Beatles tribute from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at the Central Park Plaza. Meet the Beatles recreates the look, sound and incredible energy of a live Beatles concert. Enjoy an evening full of your favorite Beatles hits and reminisce on this fun and nostalgic Friday evening! The concert …read more.

The Indiana Department of Education released statewide and local 2014 ISTEP+ scores today. The test is distributed to students in third to eighth grade. Statewide, 80.7 percent of Indiana students passed the English and language arts portion of the test, an increase from the 79.5 percent of students who passed in 2013. A total of …read more.

The Indiana Department of Education is currently awaiting word from the United States Department of Education regarding the state’s waiver from certain aspects of No Child Left Behind. Despite media reports to the contrary, no decision has been made by the federal government regarding Indiana’s waiver. According to a press release from the United States …read more.

Two area companies, CTB Inc. and Miller’s Heath Systems, have signed on to be pacesetters for the 2014 United Way Campaign in Kosciusko County. Internal teams of employees at both companies, along with United Way staff, have been working to execute their annual fund drive designed especially for their employees. CTB Inc. (a Berkshire Hathaway …read more.

A mother and daughter each face up to 30 years in prison for stealing Hydrocodone pills from a local pharmacy. CVS Pharmacy Assistant Laura Hughes, 21, of Warsaw, was arrested after an Aug. 3 investigation requested by CVS Pharmacy, 100 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. The pharmacy’s loss prevention department reported the theft of drugs by Hughes noting …read more.

Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be bringing three mobile food pantries to Kosciusko County this month. The pantries are an effort to feed those directly in need of assistance. Fresh perishable items (dairy, grains, produce and protein) and dry goods are offered free of charge to northern Indiana residents. The Food Bank sets up …read more.

The Wagon Wheel Theatre presents the smash hit off-Broadway musical The Marvelous Wonderettes. This 1950s and 1960s non-stop pop musical will be jitterbugging its way into the Wagon Wheel Theatre Aug. 13-23. The Marvelous Wonderettes takes the audience to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet four girls with big voices and dreams …read more.

(UPDATE: Indiana State Police today (Aug. 4) report that Terra Hildebrand, 22, who was a passenger in a vehicle involved in the accident, has died.) A Warsaw woman escaped serious injury Sunday afternoon when her vehicle was hit on U.S. 31 in Miami County. Megan Burns, 33, was traveling north on U.S. 31 near Peru when a …read more.

[weaver_youtube 7JvraB1Geec rel=0] FINAL UPDATE: Authorities say an autopsy will be conducted on the body of Natalie Zellers, 38, Fort Wayne. Zellers was swimming in Little North Lake in Silver Lake Saturday when, at about 6 p.m., she fell from a boat and never resurfaced. Indiana Conservation Officers say Zellers was swimming with her husband from a boat …read more.

[weaver_youtube 5bVFX70fTQY rel=0] The Village at Winona was the location for Winona Lake Fire Department’s 100th anniversary celebration. Held today, the event saw displays of fire trucks – old and new – and photos relating to the fire department over its century long history.

INDIANAPOLIS—The state of Indiana today joined 11 other states in a lawsuit against the carbon dioxide regulations the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed.  The lawsuit charges that the EPA does not have the legal authority to regulate existing sources of air pollution. “The EPA’s recent action regulating carbon dioxide emissions shows a complete disregard …read more.

Residents in Warsaw are about to benefit from a national backpack giveaway campaign. The Cellular Connection, the largest Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer in the U.S., in a joint effort with its customers, announces today that it will be donating 100,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children through its School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. Last year, …read more.

Article by Miriam Hagg,  Junior Reporter Looking for a fun water activity on a hot day? Then why not try the Bourbon Splash Pad. It is family friendly and there is a park close by. The Splash pad includes a ring large enough for children to run through that has sprinklers inside, a small bucket …read more.

[weaver_youtube -XIxumIEYs4 rel=0] Warsaw Parks and Recreation, Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and Penguin Point hosted the 34th annual Big Wheel Races in Warsaw Friday night as part of the Warsaw Park Department’s Family Carnival. A total of 65 kids, ages 4 years through 7 years old, registered for the races, but in the end, only six emerged the …read more.

Mariano Sanchez Medina Another case of an alleged child molesting in Kosciusko County. This time, the suspect faces a Level 1 felony. Mariano Sanchez Medina, 23, was taken into police custody Thursday, two days after he allegedly forced a sex act on the female victim, only identified as being under the age of 14. According to …read more.

At its Aug. 1 meeting, the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety approved a number of items. Late last year, it was discovered that a number of properties were not being billed for sewage services. The wastewater department has been addressing the back billing issue since. Landlord Chad Zartman had an apartment unit at …read more.

Multi-Township EMS has opted to ground transport the victim of a motorcycle/mo-ped crash near the Devil’s Backbone in Warsaw. Police say Shannon L. Hursey, 38, of Warsaw, is in critical condition after crashing into a guard trail. It happened on SR 25 at about 5:15 p.m. tonight. Burket Fire Department was initially called to establish …read more.

In response to an invitation to debate his contenders, Curt Nisly, Republican candidate for State Representative in House District 22, declared, “This campaign is going to be won at the doorsteps.” Early this week, Democratic candidate for House District 22, David Kolbe of Warsaw, invited his opponents — Nisly and Independent candidate Michael Stinfer — to a …read more.

Nappanee and North Manchester were among area cities deemed among the safest places in Indiana. Safewise.com compiled statistics from the FBI Crime Report from 2012 and did their own research to name the 50 safest cities in Indiana. Among the factors considered for cities with a population of 5,000 or more, was the number of violent crimes …read more.

2897 W. 250 S., Warsaw. Around 1 a.m. this morning and just minutes apart, area fire departments were called to two separate barn fires on the west side of Warsaw. The first fire was reported by a passerby and was apparently a rekindle of a fire that killed 65,000 chickens on Monday. The barn that …read more.

Andrew Young and American Idol winner David Cook will be taking the stage in Kokomo on August 16. Andrew Young lives the music he sings. With every performance Andrew has the ability to open his heart, pour out the colors of his emotions and life experiences to paint you a picture with his voice. He …read more.

Many who aspire to someday challenge Marc Marquez, Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi on the MotoGP World Championship circuit will showcase their talents at the Red Bull Mini Moto in Broad Ripple on Sunday, Aug. 3, from 1p.m. to 5 p.m. Held the weekend before the 2014 Red Bull Indianapolis GP Aug. 8 through 10 …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 First Friday – Art in Action, downtown Warsaw from 5-9 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 1 Central Park Family Carnival – 6-9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 1. Children’s entertainment, games, face …read more.

In Indiana, August brings hot weather, the State Fair and also the start of a new school year. Every school year the Indiana State Police receives numerous complaints about school bus stop arm violations from school corporations around the state. The Indiana Department of Education surveys school corporations annually for stop arm violations on one …read more.

Kosciusko County is one of the few counties in the state, as of July 31, to implement the Smart911 program, designed to help citizens be proactive and prepared in the event of an emergency. Smart911 is a free service, sponsored by local municipalities and 911 call centers, making an effort to save time in responding …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation, Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and Penguin Point are hosting the 34th annual Big Wheel Race in Warsaw this Friday night. On Aug. 1, registration will begin at 5:45 p.m. and conclude at 6:45 p.m. with the race beginning at 7 p.m. at Center Lake Park during the Family Carnival. Entry forms …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers apprehended a burglary suspect Wednesday morning, just north of Leesburg, within 12 minutes of the crime. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputies were advised of a burglary in progress Wednesday morning at approximately 10:18 a.m., along with a suspect that was fleeing the residence 6008 North, Old SR 15, Leesburg. As officers from …read more.

The American Red Cross is facing a looming blood shortage, leading to an urgent need for donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give. Donations through the Red Cross are down approximately 8 percent over the last 11 weeks, resulting in about 80,000 fewer donations than expected. The number of donors …read more.

  UPDATE: A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of four Kosciusko County men Wednesday night in Warsaw. According to a Warsaw Police Department report, at 8:31 p.m. an officer stopped a 2001 Chevy Impala at North Detroit Street and Lake City Highway. Inside the vehicle, the officer located methamphetamine and precursors used to …read more.

Right out of rural Indiana comes The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, set to play RHUMFEST to benefit Kokomo Arts Association.This fingerpickin’, scrubboard scratchin’, drum­bucket country blues trio conjure up the likes of such greats as Son House and Charley Patton. In June 2008, they signed with Los Angeles­ based SideOneDummy Records, a label they …read more.

Book Review by Kaitlyn Arford “Lock, Stock, and Over a Barrel” by Melody Carlson Daphne Ballinger thought she would be happy in her picture perfect career as a New York Times wedding column writer. Thirteen years later, still living in the same bland apartment with no good prospects for  love or career advancement, the death …read more.

After missing more than 2 full days of production, workers at the General Motors Fort Wayne Assembly plant are returning to work this afternoon. The company is asking second shift employees to return to the plant. An apparent equipment failure by a supplier is to blame for the string of shift cancellations. Employees are being …read more.

Michael Stinfer David Kolbe Michael Stinfer, a Republican running as an Independent on the ballot for Indiana House District 22, will accept any form of debate proposed by a candidate or the community. “I believe open debate is a bedrock of democracy. Brave men and women paid the ultimate sacrifice for this freedom, and I …read more.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Petty Officer 2nd Class Braxton Riley, a native of Syracuse, Ind., and 2008 graduate Wawasee High School, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), one of the world’s most modern, networked, survivable and transformational warships. USS Somerset is named in commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. …read more.

On Saturday, Aug. 9, Sloane’s Fine Food & Spirits, located at 108 E Rochester St., Akron, will host the Jessikah Stahl Band. The high energy performance comes all the way from Nashville, Tenn., and will begin at 9 p.m. and conclude at 12 a.m. The setlist consists mainly of popular country music such as Miranda Lambert …read more.

Syracuse Town Councilman Bill Musser said the new pedestrian bridge on Harkless Drive in Syracuse is completed. “It’s hard to believe all the walkers, joggers and bikers that use this road on a daily basis, and this will get them off the road and out of traffic,” Musser said in an email. “It’s a great …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County: Batman is a Chihuahua mix, about 5 years old and neutered. Batman is a friendly dog that loves to play with toys, give kisses and enjoy belly rubs! An adult home needed for this little guy, and he’ll make a good …read more.

UPDATE: Center Street and Main Street crossings are now open. The crossing at Market Street will be closed the night of Wednesday, July 30. While Norfolk Southern announced it would need only 3-4 days last week to complete infrastructure repairs to two main crossings in downtown Warsaw, the work is still not completed today, and …read more.

During a special Wawasee school board meeting Tuesday evening, Jim Evans, director of finances for the Wawasee School Corporation, reminded the board of the five funds making up the budget. The special meeting was in part a budget work session and the board gave approval to advertise the 2015 budget, which is required by law. …read more.

Indianapolis – Believe the Impossible! Nothing beats the experience of seeing a magic show in person, and this touring show based on the award-winning TV series offers grand illusions, levitating women, appearances and vanishes, escapes, comedy magic, sleight of hand and beautiful dancers. It’s everything imaginable and performances never dreamed possible – all rolled up …read more.

Two DNR favorites — “Snakes Alive” and the Kids Fishin’ Pond — kick off day one of the Indiana State Fair and will be offered daily, Aug. 1 through 17. Another annual favorite, the Taste of the Wild cookout, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 11 a.m. All three events will be adjacent …read more.

WARSAW – Blue Room Publications is pleased to announce the publication of “Stamped on Every Child’s Heart – Impulsive Behavior,” by Rebecca Dawson, M. A. Do you know an impulsive child – one who is full of exaggerations, quick to respond, careless with words, and acts without thinking? Children who frequently interrupt, jump in front …read more.

Wabash – Legendary Roger Hodgson, vocalist and original singer-songwriter from Supertramp, will perform at the Honeywell Center on Tues., Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Hodgson is hailed as one of the most gifted composers and lyricists of our time. He helped define a generation of progressive rock and wrote and sang Supertramp’s globally successful and …read more.

Wabash – Performing at this year’s Martha Jones Memorial Program is Wabash-born actor and singer Amanda Butterbaugh. The performance will take place in the Honeywell Room located at the Honeywell Center on Sun., Aug. 3 at 2 p.m., and is open to the public. Butterbaugh, a graduate of Wabash High School, was actively involved in …read more.

Hundreds of educators from across the state gathered both yesterday and today for Warsaw Community School’s E3 Technology Conference, located at Warsaw Community High School in the Performing Arts Center and WCHS classrooms. A total of 380 guests were hosted by WCS today for the conference including Glenda Ritz, State Superintendent. Educators were able to …read more.

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. – The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Windscasinos are pleased to announce that W Club members can win a share of $125,000, including a grand prize of $50,000 cash on Sunday, August 31. Additionally, Tyler Hilton will perform a free concert on Friday, August 8 at Hard Rock Cafe Four Winds. …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report filed by Indiana State Police, at 3:24 p.m. on July 29, Allen J. Fuller, 30, 200 North, Warsaw, was traveling westbound on US 30 near 200 North in the left lane. A semi in the right lane began to change lanes. Fuller hit his brakes to avoid a collision with …read more.

Online registration for the Wawasee Community School Corp. began Tuesday, July 29. To register in person at Wawasee High School, you can do so from noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, and Tuesday, Aug. 5, in the learning resources center of the high school. There will be computers for you to complete the online …read more.

A Mentone man has been accused of molesting a young relative and is being held on a $50,000 surety bond. Brian Grosch, 36, was arrested Monday and charged with child molesting, stemming from the girl’s claim that he violated her on at least three different occasions which began when she was just 6 years old in …read more.

Irrigation water shooting onto roads is a problem needing to be addressed, commissioner Brad Jackson said at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting this morning. Jackson suggested drafting a letter to area farmers asking them to refrain from getting water from irrigation systems across county roadways. “We don’t want an ordinance or fines,” said Jackson. Commissioner …read more.

An issue with parts availability has led managers at the General Motors Fort Wayne Assembly plant to cancel multiple shifts. Third shift production last night and first shift production this morning have been called off. In a recorded message to employees, the company says all second shift workers should report today at normal times. The …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers today kicked off a statewide “15 to Finish” campaign that aims to boost college graduation rates by encouraging Hoosier students to take at least 15 credit hours each semester. Data show that students who complete 15 or more credits per semester are more likely to graduate …read more.

Wabash – The Honeywell House will celebrate its 4th annual Jazz on the Lawn concert  with the lively sounds of jazz to taking place on Fri., Aug. 1, 2014 at 7 p.m. This event is made possible by lead sponsors First Merchants Bank and Lundquist Appraisal & Real Estate. Associate sponsors are Beacon Credit Union, …read more.

Everyone is welcome to come to Senior Primelife Enrichment Center’s “Music at the Center” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at North Webster Community Center, 391 N. Main St. (SR 13). Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, is providing a free picnic style meal. Entertainment will follow dinner. First will be Hannah Bushong accompanied by her father, Tim Bushong, …read more.

[weaver_youtube cjhJJNaEh-E rel=0] From the moment we stepped foot on Universal Orlando’s CityWalk®, the “entertainment capital of Orlando,” it was apparent, this would not be just another tourist attraction. CityWalk® is an adventure all in itself. Check your worries at the entrance and be ready to take in all there is to offer – from food …read more.

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. – The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds casinos are pleased to announce an upcoming concert by Johnny Mathis at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at 9 p.m. Eastern. Tickets for the event can be purchased beginning on Friday, August 1 at 10 …read more.

Bring the entire family to Central Park this Friday, Aug. 1, for the Family Carnival! The fun begins at 6 p.m. and concludes at 9 p.m. The carnival in the park is for the entire family. Enjoy children’s entertainment, games, activities, face painting, a dunk tank, balloon artist, caricature artist, carnival foods, snacks and more! …read more.

Postponed to help fellow firefighters in their time of need, the Winona Lake Fire Department’s 100th anniversary celebration originally set for last weekend will resume this Saturday with plenty of activities for the entire family. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2, kids activities and about $500 in door prizes from Winona Lake and Village businesses …read more.

Atwood Fire Department responded to a fire at approximately 5 a.m. today on Crystal Lake Road that resulted in the deaths of thousands of chickens. According to Mike Harmon, Atwood Fire Department Fire Chief, the fire was located in a building owned by Egg Innovations, which reportedly purchased the property about a year and a …read more.

At 4:23 p.m. July 25, 2014, the Plymouth Police Department received a report regarding an 11-year-old girl that had been sexually assaulted at a residence in the 100 block of Franklin Street in Plymouth. A suspect was identified as Jonas Olvera, 67, who was visiting from Mission, Texas. According to police, after further investigation, Jonas …read more.

Last night the smell of smoked meat and the sound of live music filled the air in the Village at Winona Lake. It was the Third Annual Blue Jeans and BBQ Gala to benefit Combined Community Services. A group of “celebrity chefs,” including Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, Winona Lake Fire Chief Mitch Titus, Gordy Clemens, …read more.

[UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm waning for southwestern Elkhart County, northwestern Kosciusko County, northeastern Marshall county and southeastern Saint Joseph County has been called into effect and has been extended again until 4:30 p.m. by the National Weather Service (NWS).  The NWS has stated that the storm is moving eastward at 35 mph with golf ball …read more.

[weaver_youtube PThntbECsYU rel=0] In the warm, calm waters of Crystal River, Fla., there resides an aggregation of some of the most magnificent and mysterious creatures that perhaps ever survived on this planet. The manatee, as I was fortunate enough to find out first hand, are not only gentle giants, they are playful, curious and simply fascinating …read more.

Guests enjoyed Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour by cruising the lake and visiting four homes and Tippecanoe Lake Country Club Saturday, July 26. The tour was sponsored by Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation and 285 guests took a tour of the homes and country club. This year’s tour included homes owned by: Bernie and Mary Ann Berry, Heather …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident located at the US 30 and Center Street intersection in the westbound lane of US 30 at 12:39 p.m. Sunday, July 27. According to an accident report filed by Warsaw Police Department, the accident involved Terry P. Burgh, 48, of Warsaw, and Luano Goering, 59, also of Warsaw. …read more.

Even with the threat of rain, people still came out to the Dixie Day celebration Saturday. Food and market vendors lined  Main Street, and the annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show took place at the Mermaid Festival fairgrounds. Main Street buzzed with activity as local merchants sold their items. Food was available all around Piltcher’s …read more.

The South Bend Reggae Festival has a new name, new schedule and new flair. To mark the 10th annual event, the newly named “South Bend International Festival” has added Blues and Latino music performances and will take place on two days, August 8 and 9, instead of one at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds, …read more.

Legendary rock bands, Chicago and REO Speedwagon, are out co-headlining a 15-date summer tour that will stop at Klipsch Music Center on August 10. Chicago is one of the longest-running and most successful rock groups of all time. Their dream turned into record sales topping the 100,000,000 mark, including 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive …read more.

In an effort to better serve the community, Silver Lake Fire Department has constructed a new helipad to serve both Lutheran Air and Samaritan air ambulances in the event of local and area emergencies. Often times firefighters are asked to find and establish “landing zones” for medical helicopters. With the new helipad, patients with medical …read more.

Young composers are invited to submit original compositions for the second Manchester New Music Festival. The submission deadline is Oct. 15. There is no entry fee. The Manchester University Music Department offers two opportunities for composers (who are not more than 18 years old at the time of submission): ·  Young Composers Competition ·  Young …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Concerts that are part of the 2014 Indiana State Fair begin next week as Lynyrd Skynyrd performs on Thursday, July 31 (pre-fair) followed by amazing shows at the Fairgrounds Coliseum and Free Stage throughout the run of the fair. Also, in celebration of the Year of the Coliseum, nationally acclaimed Beatles tribute Band, …read more.

Democratic Candidate for Indiana’s 22nd House District, David Kolbe, is calling for a debate among himself, Republican candidate Curt Nisly, and Independent candidate Michael Stinfer. Kolbe believes the three candidates seeking to represent the citizens of northern Kosciusko and southern Elkhart counties should appear before the public and outline their reasons for running and why …read more.

Alt-rock icons, Cracker, with special guests Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, Anthems, The Easthills and The Ready Stance are set to play Kokomo Arts Pavilion in Foster Park Saturday, August 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The event is free. Cracker have signed with 429 Records and are preparing to unleash a collection of new …read more.

Only veteran archers will be permitted to apply for the 2014 deer reduction effort in Warsaw. Veteran Deer Task Force archers are defined as those who have successfully participated in the city’s reduction effort for a minimum of one year since the inception of the program. “We have been able to maintain a core group of …read more.

Bad soil is behind plumbing problems that have resulted in the temporary closing of Golden Corral in Warsaw. Kosciusko County Health Department Administrator Bob Weaver told StaceyPageOnline.com that he had no choice but to close the buffet style restaurant Thursday afternoon for wastewater problems. “I can’t have people eat where sewage was seeping in the ground …read more.

A specialized wheelchair will make a hiking trail at Chain O’Lakes State Park more accessible, thanks to the organizers of the Indiana Trail 100 race. The Indiana Trail 100 is a 100-mile trail race held each April at the park in Albion. All net proceeds benefit the park, and race organizers recently donated to Chain …read more.

At a special meeting of the Kosciusko County Council on July 24, local communications company R.R. Donnelley received the tax abatement it requested at the July 10 meeting. No members of the public were in attendance to object. The motion for abatement passed unanimously. John Pierog of R.R. Donnelley went before the council two weeks …read more.

“I got to know the town,” says Drew Waters of Winona Lake. “I already had the script written. You guys have so many of the resources that fit this movie.” Waters is an actor (some may have seen him in the “Friday Night Lights” television series), director and screen writer. He’s written a film that …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, at 8:26 p.m. Thursday, July 24, Gary A. Kuhns, 24, 5th Road, Bremen, was traveling eastbound on CR 1350 North, approaching the intersection of 850 West. Kuhns stated he had a glare in his mirror from the sun and did not see the cyclist …read more.

Fort Wayne – Science Central, the region’s premier gateway for informal science education, has slated the following activities for late July, August and September 2014: Saturday, July 26, 2014 – “Last Saturday,” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Science Central will offer half-price admission to visitors as part of the Downtown Improvement District’s Last Saturday event …read more.

The Art of Dr. Seuss Gallery, Chicago’s newest and most celebrated art gallery is honored to present Hats Off to Dr. Seuss! In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s second book, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins, Dr. Seuss’s never-before-seen hat collection will be exhibited from September 19 to October 12, 2014 at …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 Alligator Blackbird – 6 p.m., Friday, July 25, free Central Park Concert series Wagon Wheel Theatre Fiddler on the Roof – showing from Wednesday, July 16, to …read more.

The Columbia City Police Department advises the public to avoid U.S. 30 in Columbia City due to pavement resurfacing, beginning tomorrow. The Indiana Department of Transportation has informed the city that Mill-and-Fill paving activities will be occurring on U.S. 30 within the city limits, beginning Friday, July 25. This construction will cause lane restrictions and …read more.

  Elkhart County authorities are still searching for a suspect in an attempted armed robbery of a New Paris gas station. Elkhart County police released these surveillance camera stills that captured the suspect at the Red D Mart on SR 15 Saturday morning. The on-duty attendant reported that a white male, approximately 18 to 21 …read more.

Bilked out of $150,000, a Syracuse woman is hoping local law enforcement can help her get some of her money back and prevent others from being scammed like she was. Patricia Pomroy, 60, on June 28 reported that she had wired more than $100,000 to a man she “met” online. Although the man said his …read more.

The USA Water Ski Division II National Ski Show Competition will be held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-3 at Hidden Lake in Warsaw. Opening ceremonies begin at 8 a.m. each day. Individual’s competition will run first on Saturday. The categories for Individuals will be Swivel ski, Adagio doubles, Team jump and Freestyle jump. Individuals will be …read more.

The Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office, in conjunction with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, have completed an investigation into the death of 13-month-old Emily R. Smith and found the baby died of natural causes. An autopsy was performed on the girl at Kosciusko Community Hospital on Wednesday. Smith was found unresponsive by her mother’s fiancée in their residence …read more.

In honor of Warsaw firefighter Joshua Engler who tragically lost his son earlier this week, the Winona Lake Volunteer Fire Department is postponing its 100th anniversary celebration. Instead of celebrating, the WLFD volunteers will staff the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory so all WWFT firefighters can attend the funeral for Kurt Engler. The anniversary celebration was …read more.