Those in the Syracuse area can protect themselves and their families against the dangers of carbon monoxide by swinging by Turkey Creek Township Fire Department’s station one or two, where firefighters are distributing free carbon monoxide detectors. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website, www.cpsc.gov, “About 170 people in the United States die …read more.

The monthly First Friday celebration took the Fourth of July off, but it’s returning in August with one of its best events yet. The theme for First Friday August is “Art in Action.” Stages will be setup downtown on Center Street and Market Street. On the Center Street Stage, the United Band will be performing …read more.

Riley Children’s Foundation and the Riley Warsaw Regional Leadership Committee invite you to celebrate the hope that Riley Hospital for Children gives to families. Camille Kerlin, a senior at Warsaw High School, will share her perseverance through three open-heart surgeries and how she was translated her medical journey into philanthropic support for the hospital that …read more.

Nappanee – The Nappanee Center is seeking volunteers to bring Nappanee history to life by portraying citizens of yesteryear in the third annual production of Night at the Museum on Friday, October 10, 2014, from 6 to 8 p.m. Enthusiastic adults and elementary-school-age children are needed to fill roles.  Speaking parts for these characters are …read more.

Chris Cavanaugh, Drew Baldridge and Chris Lane are set to play the Kokomo Arts Pavilion in Foster Park on Friday, August 1, from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Chris Cavanaugh grew up listening to Garth Brooks, George Strait, and Brooks & Dunn. This influence and his love for music had Cavanaugh making the trip from …read more.

Friends and family members of Kurt Engler have come together to establish a memorial fund for the boy who was tragically killed Monday night. (See related) Local attorney Patti Taylor is unofficially acting as the family’s spokesperson and says first and foremost, the family wants Richard Riedel of Mentone to know they do not hold him …read more.

A 44-year-old Michigan man with a previous sex crime conviction was arrested Tuesday on charges of attempting to solicit a 10-year-old North Webster girl for sex. Robert Loren Northrop, 44, of Niles, Mich., was reported to have found the girl through a “friends chat” application. He asked her age, and the girl said she was …read more.

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/101059749] SEATTLE – Tommy Danger is at it again, and still with good intentions. Continuing to fight for a cure for cystic fibrosis, Tommy Locklin, aka Tommy Danger, is headed to his second mountain as part of the More Than Just Mountains campaign. The initiative, which takes Danger’s group of hikers up to seven …read more.

Registration for Warsaw Community Schools is set to take place in individual buildings from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 30; from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31; and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. WCS asks parents/guardians to come prepared to pay textbook rental fees in the full amount …read more.

The Kosciusko County Drug Task Force arrested a Warsaw man Wednesday for allegedly selling prescription drugs and marijuana to undercover officers. Kosciusko County Drug Task Force Officers, Warsaw Police Department Narcotics Officers and Sheriff’s Department detectives arrested and preliminarily charged Chad Monroe Morgan, 35, with felony dealing in a Schedule I controlled substance, as well …read more.

Wanted for six counts of rape, six counts of sexual abuse and 10 counts of sodomy, a Kentucky fugitive was apprehended in Noble County Tuesday night. Sylvester R. Slone, 43, has the numerous felony charges against him in Kentucky. Indiana State Police, Noble County Sheriff’s Department deputies and officers of the Kendallville Police Department worked …read more.

[weaver_youtube wyiWrb9HqMc rel=0] When I got to work on Monday, and my boss asked if I could go to Lake Wawasee to try out “flyboarding,” it was an offer I simply could not refuse. I’d heard about these things just a month or two earlier, and I thought it looked like so much fun. I …read more.

MUNCIE – Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for one performance only in Muncie at Emens Auditorium on December 17, 2014. Tickets go on sale July 25th and are available at the Emens box office, (765) 285-1539, toll free at (877) 99-EMENS, all …read more.

Original Founding members, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and R&B Pioneer Award Winners Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson, and Greg Errico; The first inter-racial/inter-gender band in Rock & Roll history bring you the hits of Sly & The Family Stone. Featuring the Powerful Voices of Alex Davis and Nadia on vocals bringing you the …read more.

Residents of the Eisenhower Park neighborhood are asking Warsaw city officials to help them feel safer by adding some street lighting. A small group of people representing the neighborhood asked the Warsaw Common Council Monday night to install street lighting as a deterrent to recent break-ins and to ease safety concerns. Pat Hygema is the …read more.

Indiana Deaf Camp has again returned to the Milford area, giving deaf and partially deaf children — plus their hearing siblings and children with deaf parents — fun camp experiences that have had them returning year after year both as campers and counselors. This year marks 41 years of the camp’s operations with the camp …read more.

The Wagon Wheel Theatre presents the next summer show, a thrilling and exciting murder mystery And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. This thrilling mystery will be at the Wagon Wheel Theatre from July 30 to August 9. And Then There Were None tells the story of ten strangers who are invited to Indian …read more.

The Village at Winona Lake will be smokin’ hot on Saturday. Combined Community Services Inc., The Village at Winona Lake and the Winona Lake Fire Department will join forces to pump some energy and flavor into the weekend.  This year the Winona Lake Fire Department celebrates 100 years of organized service to the community. The …read more.

Mantis Skate Park, located at 400 Little League Dr., in Boggs Industrial Park, Warsaw, will host its annual skate competition at 11 a.m. Saturday. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. at the park. The competition will begin at 11 a.m.  The cost to register is $5 per skater. Admission for spectators is free, and the …read more.

A new segment of U.S. 31 between South Bend and Plymouth is slated to open soon. Indiana Department of Transportation Spokesman Will Wingfield has confirmed to Inside INdiana Business the $221 million, 15-mile stretch should open by the end of August. INDOT says that although the new stretch of the highway will open, restrictions will …read more.

Governor Mike Pence today announced that Allen, Jackson, Lake, Marion and Vanderburgh counties have been selected for the pre-K pilot program which will help prepare low-income 4-year-olds for success in school. Kosciusko did not make the final cut. The 2014 General Assembly established the pilot program in House Enrolled Act 1004. The program funds services delivered …read more.

Francisco Espinal-Quiroz, 51, of Leesburg, was arrested in Illinois after causing an accident Monday that killed four people. Illinois State Police said Espinal-Quiroz was going faster than the posted construction site speed limit when his rig slammed into a red passenger car that caused a chain reaction crash. Four women were killed, including three in …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley High School pool will be open to Tippecanoe Valley patrons for open swim from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from July 29 through Aug. 28.  A certified lifeguard will be present, however, swimming instruction will not be provided. To participate in open swim, children under the age of 13 …read more.

A proposed Neighborhood Preservation / Rental Registration Program was introduced to the Warsaw Common Council last night, but it did not win favorable reviews from landlords who attended the meeting. “We’re trying to get into the neighborhoods as part of a revitalization effort and try to define rental units and then work toward a better …read more.

During Monday evening’s Warsaw Community School Board meeting Ronna Kawsky, director of the Warsaw Area Career Center revealed that WACC was the recipient of a large grant that would revolutionize the machine and welding program at the career center. According to Kawsky, the grant was given by the Indiana Center for Education and Career Innovation in …read more.

During Monday evening’s Warsaw Community School Corporation regular board meeting, newly appointed chief accountability officer Dani Barkey presented Advanced Placement and Dual Credit course results for Warsaw Community High School as well as the Warsaw Area Career Center. Barkey started the presentation by explaining the differences between AP and Dual Credit courses. According to Barkey, …read more.

Most Hoosiers would probably agree that Mother Nature can be a cruel mistress when it comes to the weather in Indiana. Recently, WalletHub, a personal finance social media network, released “2014’s Cities with the Best and Worst Weather.” Needless to say, northern Indiana did not fare so well. On the list, the western part of …read more.

UPDATE: A 10-year-old boy succumb to his injuries this morning after being struck by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle. Kurt Engler of Winona Lake died at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Winona Lake Police Officer Mike Foster says the accident happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. at CR 250 East and Lexington Drive. …read more.

First Friday Food Truck Festival presented by Leinenkugel’s Friday, August 1, in the parking lot at Old National Centre Time: 5 p.m. General Admission Tickets: $5 Ingrid Michaelson with special guest: Neulore Wednesday, August 6, at the Egyptian Room at Old National Centre Time: 8 p.m. General Admission Tickets: $25 advance; $28 day-of Manchester Orchestra …read more.

Litigation on a home at 330 Ringneck Trail in Warsaw began 7 years ago and still has no resolution, but Warsaw’s code enforcement officer Lawrence Clifford made it clear today that “significant progress” needs to be made by Aug. 18, or he may order the home to be demolished. The home is owned by Kyle Babcock …read more.

Article by Rachel Smith, Junior Reporter Are you running out of things to do with the kids this summer? Then you won’t want to miss the Teddy Bear Bash! This program provides numerous exciting crafts, games, activities and more for your children. Also, each child, between ages 3-7, will be able to make and keep …read more.

Kosciusko Cares will sponsor Teen Improv with Jessica Hardy at the North Webster Community Center for four weeks from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 26 to Sept. 16. The class is free and space is limited. Teens will choose a charity of their choice to donate $10 if they take the class. The donations will …read more.

Kings Highway in Winona Lake will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, between 7th Street and Rupe Drive. Motorists should take note of the traffic announcement and arrange for another route.

Expect some traffic difficulties in downtown Warsaw this week due to the infrastructure repair work on the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Crews begin infrastructure repairs on two crossings, completely closing both the Center and Main streets crossings simultaneously. The work began this morning. Both the Center Street and Main Street crossings will be closed today and should be closed for …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host free canoeing at Center Lake from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 23. Canoes are available for community use on a first-come, first-serve basis. All equipment and life vests are provided for participants. Participants will be briefed on safety measures prior to canoeing and will be supervised …read more.

Just minutes after releasing information that they were searching for a missing Alzheimer’s patient, police in Whitley County cancelled the alert. A 71-year-old white female had been reported missing, last seen in the area of CRs 600 South and 800 East. As of 6:25 p.m., police said the woman had been located.

  UPDATE: A Pennsylvania man was killed and his wife remains in critical condition today after a fiery crash in North Webster Sunday afternoon. Emergency personnel were notified at 3:21 p.m. of the crash located near the intersection of Esterbrook Drive and SR 13, North Webster. Off-duty Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Sheriff Shawn Castillo placed …read more.

WARSAW – Camille Kerlin is not an imposing figure, not in the least. The petite Warsaw Community High School senior, however, made a huge statement with her efforts for a massive campaign. Kerlin dreamed and stood up for kids like her all over the country in the first running of Racquets For Riley, a fundraising …read more.

WARSAW – Tryout dates have been set for baseball and softball travel teams who call the CCAC home. The Tigers Baseball Travel Teams will hold tryouts for 9U-13U age players on Aug. 9. The tryouts will take place from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the CCAC. For more information on the Tigers, email [email protected]. …read more.

Indianapolis – Broadway in Indianapolis announces a “Pick Five Package” for the all-new 2014-15 season which includes “Mamma Mia!,” “Elf the Musical,” “The Illusionist – Witness The Impossible,” “Annie,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” presented by NETworks, and “Dirty Dancing.” “We have programmed a season to cultivate and grow …read more.

The city of Warsaw is once again dealing with missed billings and it’s up to the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety to resolve the matters. During Friday morning’s meeting, B.O.W. members mayor Joe Thallemer and Jeff Grose heard two cases of missed sewer bills totaling approximately $7,000. The problem has turned up on several …read more.

Kosciusko 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 July. The project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI: Taskforce Indiana is a year-long statewide project aimed at …read more.

Termed a “friend raising” event, Bill and Peggy Salin hosted several visitors on behalf of Ivy Tech Foundation and Ivy Tech Community College Northeast Friday evening at their home on the east side of Lake Wawasee. The event was a way for those attending to learn a little bit more about Ivy Tech and see …read more.

RUSHVILLE – The next performance of the 2014 Rushville summer concert series is Minneapolis based The Purple Xperience (featuring two-time Grammy Award winner Matt “Doctor” Fink, former member of Prince and The Revolution) with special guests, The Headliner Band. The event is free and will be on Saturday, July 26, 2014, 7 p.m. at Riverside …read more.

The American Red Cross calls on eligible donors with all blood types to help maintain a sufficient blood supply this summer The American Red Cross encourages all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to donate blood soon to help prevent a shortage. During the summer months, on average, about two fewer donors give blood …read more.

A Syracuse man has been arrested for allegedly battering a man and causing serious bodily injuries that sent the victim to the hospital. According to the probable cause affidavit filed by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, on July 6, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers responded to North Shore Drive in Syracuse for a reported fight …read more.

Dear Editor: Michael Stinfer is a registered Republican running as an Independent candidate for State House of Representatives District 22. Michael Stinfer is not your typical politician, and this may not be a typical race for the District 22 State seat. Stinfer is a 15-year combat veteran tired of negative campaigns and mudslinging. “Our two-party …read more.

The Hoosier State gained 10,000 private sector jobs in June, with every major industry sector experiencing growth. Indiana’s private sector gains signified the largest June increase on record. Since July, 2009, the low point of employment in the state, Indiana’s private sector has expanded by 235,300 jobs. Manufacturing alone has accounted for 77,800 jobs, or …read more.

[weaver_youtube kj7E0Q7JSVE rel=0] A new, 10-foot carving is catching the eyes of passersby and neighbors alike at a residence on Sunset Drive in Warsaw. The carving is being constructed by Doug Ricks, who has been carving statues from trees for the past 17 years. Ricks, a lifetime lover of art, noted that he has carved several …read more.

Two long-time employees of the city of Warsaw are retiring, effective next month. The announcement was made at this morning’s Board of Public Works and Safety meeting that Warsaw Police Officer Mike Cox and the mayor’s assistant, Michelle Bormet, have submitted their resignation letters. Cox has served on the Warsaw Police Department for 28 years …read more.

[weaver_youtube _vFZGn63mak rel=0] INDIANAPOLIS – Following the success of the inaugural event in June, the Indianapolis Indians have announced they will give fans a second chance to share their favorite game with their favorite pets on Wednesday, August 27 at a second Bark in the Park Event at Victory Field. Packages for human and dog …read more.

Fuel efficiency is a big deal. With gas prices soaring well above $3 (at times above $4) a gallon all over the country, MPGs have a profound effect on the check book. Hybrid and full-electric vehicles seem to get the most buzz in the MPG race, but there is another contender. According to a press …read more.

A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held on Monday, August 18, 2014, at 7 p.m., in the Winona Lake Town Council chambers, Winona Lake Town Hall, 1310 Park Avenue, Winona Lake, Indiana for the purpose of filling the vacancy (remainder of the unexpired term of Greg Winn, who has submitted …read more.

The all new Indy BBQ Ribfest,” scheduled for Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27 in Military Park promises greatly reduced food and beverage prices plus a collection of the most celebrated grill masters ever to appear in Indianapolis. The family–friendly event also features a busy music stage offering a heavy portion of blues, plus …read more.

Indianapolis – What do you get when you mix up a marketing genius that does video, a studio engineer that writes music, a pianist that had a successful solo career, and a cellist that does pretty much everything? The Piano Guys, a miraculous meeting of “guys” with the same intrinsic purpose – to make a …read more.

By Duane Herendeen Children’s Department Supervisor It’s hard to believe that our 2014 Children’s Summer Reading Program is almost over. We thought we’d end this year’s Summer Reading Program in a big way by having a special carnival for those who took part in our reading program. On Saturday, July 19, from 2 p.m. to …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 Jo Dee Messina – 6 p.m., Friday, July 18, free Country Concert Wagon Wheel Theatre Fiddler on the Roof – showing from Wednesday, July 16, to Saturday, July …read more.

When Kralis Brothers Foods LLC, located at 2601 S. Tinkey Rd. in Mentone, sent employees home this week and shut down its operations, rumors began circulating that the closing would be permanent. However, according to plant manager Jay Boggs, the closing is entirely temporary. Kralis, one of three poultry processing plants in the county, was forced …read more.

Construction on Lake Street, between Fort Wayne Street and the Fox Farm Road round-about in Warsaw, began this morning and will continue through at least Tuesday. Phase I milling is taking place today with the northbound lane of Lake Street. Paving is expected to begin tomorrow, weather permitting. Phase II will involve milling the southbound lane …read more.

Lacy Francis, Jr. Mildred L. Francis The Indiana State Board of Accounts has released its report on the findings of an internal investigation based on alleged billing improprieties by former Warsaw Street Superintendent Lacy Francis Jr. Francis is currently charged with 8 felonies related to theft. (See related) Released today, the report found that from …read more.

A former residential house manager for Serenity House was arrested Wednesday for false informing. StaceyPageOnline.com has learned that Charles Leroy Leiter, 51, of Warsaw, lost the job he held at Serenity House for approximately 6 months just about 2 weeks ago. Sources say Leiter lied to narcotics officers about a resident’s failed drug test. Although …read more.

Pre-registration is available online for all students currently enrolled in any Whitko Community School. Parents are encouraged to pre-register their children for the 2014-2015 school year. To pre-register, go to the following link: Whitko Registration. The link is also available on the Whitko Web Page and on Facebook. The computer lab at all buildings will …read more.

“I’m after the emotion in the moment,” says Warsaw painter Mike Kelly. “Nature’s the inspiration, that’s the starting point for me.” Kelly’s art, which is currently featured at the Castle Gallery in Fort Wayne this month, is contemporary impressionism. He paints simple landscapes, but plays with color for emotional effect. “I’m after the emotion in …read more.

WARSAW — Send us more graduates! That is what the staff at Ivy Tech Community College’s Warsaw campus and the Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (OAMTC) frequently hears from area employers. To best meet these industry needs, Ivy Tech will begin offering four new technical degree/certificate programs at the Warsaw campus. New to the …read more.

On Aug. 1-2, groups of breastfeeding women will come together at registered locations around the world to take part in The Big Latch On. It’s an event held every August to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. The purpose is to support  communities to identify and grow opportunities to provide ongoing breastfeeding support and promotion. The Kosciusko County Big …read more.

This year’s two-day air show in Warsaw is set for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16, at the Warsaw Municipal Airport. On tap as part of the event is a concert, airplane rides and many more family friendly happenings. The goal of this year’s air show is to honor veterans and it begins at 3 p.m. Friday …read more.

North Webster Town Council turned down a request to vacate two platted alleys at its meeting Tuesday. Council members Jon Sroufe and Tim Hine voted to not vacate the town’s right-of-way as platted. Lisa Strombeck voted against not vacating the property. Attorney Steve Snyder represented petitioner Robert Phillippe who owns the property at the southwest …read more.

It was standing room only at the Syracuse Town Council meeting Tuesday night as residents came to complain about the noise coming from Oakwood on the weekends and train whistles. “In the 11 years I’ve been on the council, there are more people here tonight than there have been in 11 years,” said council president …read more.

Dixie Day, set for Saturday, July 26, was the major topic of discussion at the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday. Held in honor of the Dixie sternwheel paddle boat, the fun will begin early in the morning and continue throughout the day. Volunteers are still needed. The final Dixie Day committee meeting …read more.

Syracuse Town Council began discussing the 2015 budgets during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Council president Brian Woody suggested that instead of reviewing each department, council members simply ask any questions they may have. Woody suggested the council reconsider offering a 2 percent to 3 percent raise to employees. Previously no raise was going …read more.

When Rachel Mondragon began talking with a group of people sitting next to her at a Wagon Wheel Theatre murder mystery dinner fundraiser, she didn’t realize she was speaking with the board of directors of the theatre. That conversation turned out to be serendipitous. A few weeks later, Mondragon was asked by the board to …read more.

Google is coming to downtown Warsaw tomorrow, July 17. With this, images of area storefronts will be updated for Google Maps and area businesses are encouraged to plan accordingly. According to Jim Hilker, program designer and coordinator for Google, “Google’s trusted photographers in Indiana are participating in the creation of a new interactive 360 degree virtual area …read more.

Reports of police officer vehicles, a van and fire vehicles at Camelot Lake, Milford, was received this morning. Upon investigation, there is no cause for alarm. Members of the Warsaw Police Department Aquatic Unit are at the lake for their monthly dive practice. Dive team members are from the police department as well as Warsaw …read more.

It is time to help the Dixie sternwheel paddle boat celebrate her 85th birthday of cruising Webster Lake, North Webster. She is the oldest continuously operating paddle wheeler in Indiana.  Birthday cake will be served onboard during cruises beginning at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Regular cruises will be at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and …read more.

Warsaw – The Symphony of the Lakes, a part-time professional orchestra located in Warsaw and Winona Lake will be holding auditions to fill current vacancies as well as substitute musician positions for the 2014-2015 season. Auditions will be held on August 16, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church located at 179 South Indiana Street …read more.

The smoking ordinance that has been on the Winona Lake Town Council’s table for months finally passed. The ordinance came before the council last month, but was unable to pass since the vote was not unanimous. Passing with a majority vote, this month the ordinance only had one vote against from council member Terry Howie. …read more.

It seems the picturesque town of Winona Lake is destined for the big screen. At the July meeting of the Winona Lake Town Council, Drew Waters (some may know him as Wade Aikmen from the “Friday Night Lights” television series) came before the council to express his desire to film a movie he has written …read more.

Have you always wanted to meet The Beach Boys in a “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame” style pre-show lounge? Want to ask them questions, join their private soundcheck, and get a photograph with Mike Love & The Beach Boys? If your answer is yes, then you’re in luck, a few spaces are remaining in …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indy Jazz Fest returns in 2014 with a 10-day lineup in venues “All Around Town” September 11 through 20, featuring special headliner and Indianapolis native Josh Kaufman, recent winner of NBC’s hit show “The Voice.” The announcement marks the start of the festival’s 16th year and is a celebration of its year-round dedication …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a now fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. The accident happened at 7:45 p.m. Sunday on CR 6 when a motorcyclist, Michael Nunez, 33, of Elkhart, passed an Elkhart County Sheriff’s Deputy at a high rate of speed and ultimately collided with a passenger vehicle. Nunez …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana State Police and the Noble County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men, believed to be a father-son duo, who have been soliciting their paving services and in doing so, allegedly bilked an elderly couple out of thousands of dollars. According to Indiana State …read more.

Tandem meetings of the Turkey Creek fire board and township yielded approval of two budgets Monday evening. At the first meeting, the fire board considered Syracuse/Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s proposal for the department’s 2015 budget, whose $1,565,661 total came in only 2.1 percent over the 2014 amount. Most of the line items remained …read more.

Bridges and rezonings took up most of today’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. One of the biggest bridge projects is in Warsaw, located on CR 300 North over the Tippecanoe River. It was discussed that an environmental impact study must be conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Division because of mussels in the river. The city …read more.

Dear Editor: I am a candidate for the Indiana House of Representatives, District 22. I take this opportunity to offer a vision for a better political course in our state, and our nation. Polarization and partisanship have overtaken politics. It is not only evident in political parties, but also in how people relate to one …read more.

Effective July 1, Indiana’s legal system began using new classifications for felony offenses. It means the traditional A through D system is out and Levels 1 through 6 are in. In general, it also means drug crimes will see softer penalties, but those convicted of crimes will serve more of their sentences. The Indiana General Assembly enacted …read more.

During Monday night’s regular meeting of the Milford Town Council, town marshal Rich Miotto noted there have been three dog biting incidents in Milford during the last few weeks. He sought the council’s guidance in enforcing the existing town ordinance regarding dangerous animals. It was noted that, according to town ordinance, after a second biting incident …read more.

Beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, Milford Redevelopment Commission members gathered for the monthly meeting. Two new business topics were discussed, including the budget for new equipment at the sewage plant. All commission members were present: Dan Brown, Doug Ruch, Charles Bird, Charlotte Siegfried and Joellen Free. During the discussion of old business, Randy Veach, utilities …read more.

Steven Charles Emery, 54, of Leesburg, was arrested on July 3 after he allegedly injured a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy who had been called to a domestic incident. According to a probable cause affidavit filed by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, KCSD deputies Rick Oliver and Kreg Kuhn were called to EMS T9 Lane …read more.

The Stray Cats were formed in 1979 in New York. The trio’s early days were spent toiling in the underground clubs of NYC. Cutting their teeth at CBGB’s and Max’s Kansas City and the other joints of the day, as well as the bars and clubs of their native Long Island. People quickly took note …read more.

Featuring Dancing With the Stars’ Chelsie Hightower, Edyta Sliwinska and Hosted by Alan Thicke INDIANAPOLIS – Audience members will vote for the winning couple when Dancing Pros: Live! comes to Indianapolis on Saturday, November 8 at 6 p.m. at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, July 18 …read more.

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. – The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds casinos are pleased to announce that Howie Mandel will perform at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Friday, September 12, at 9 p.m. EST. Tickets for the event can be purchased beginning on Friday, July 18 at 10 a.m. Eastern …read more.

Parkview Health Systems Inc. moved another step closer to putting a medical facility in Warsaw at the Warsaw Planning Commission meeting on July 14. Both Parkview’s Site Plan and Subdivision applications were unanimously approved by the commission. The proposed 45,000 square-foot facility would be built on 9.8 acres north of Mariner’s Drive and east of …read more.

UPDATE: David Alan Jackson Jr., 34, Dove Lane, Milford, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated following an accident on CR 150 East, near CR 1150 North, south of Milford, Monday evening. Jackson, who was southbound on CR 150 East, failed to negotiate the curve, laid his motorcycle down as it slid off the …read more.

The city of Nappanee has issued a notice to its residents saying a water main has broken and the town is under a boil order till further notice. No additional information is known at this time, but we will have more details as they are provided.

Expect some traffic difficulties in downtown Warsaw next week when Norfolk Southern Railroad crews begin infrastructure repairs on two crossings, completely closing both the Center and Main streets crossings simultaneously. Warsaw Police Department was notified that both the Center Street and Main Street crossings will be closed Monday morning and should be closed for 3 or …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for 17 northern Indiana counties and 3 southwest lower Michigan counties. In Indiana, Kosciusko, Elkhart, Fulton, Grant, Huntington, LaPorte, LaGrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Wabash, White and Whitley counties are included in the watch area. Berrien, …read more.

Total employment in Kosciusko County for May 2014 hit 40,460, which is 736 more people employed than April. “We have not seen this level of total employed since before the recession,” noted Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson. “Part of the increase is summer hiring for our seasonal industries but a significant amount of …read more.

The July 4th holiday weekend celebration resulted in felony sexual battery charges against a Chicago man accused of inappropriate conduct with an autistic girl. Indiana State Police investigated the incident that happened July 4 in a public pool at Jellystone Park in Pierceton. According to the probable cause affidavit filed in the case, Marco Antonio-Jasso …read more.

A 32-year-old Elkhart man was killed this afternoon after missing a curve on his motorcycle. The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the accident that happened at 1:12 p.m. at CR 22, south of CR 28. According to a press release, Billy Joe Johnson was southbound on CR 22 when he failed to negotiate a curve …read more.

A tragedy in Silver Lake has prompted town officials and volunteers there to work on ways to make its citizens safer. On June 18, 4-year-old Logan Heeter attempted to cross SR 15 when he was struck and killed by a truck. Logan’s family and the community are working together to make the town limits safer for pedestrian traffic by taking a proactive …read more.