[weaver_youtube NrzD6LdJDKU rel=0] Kay’s Cruise for Cancer capped off its three day event at 11 a.m. today with a cruise around Webster Lake and a flotilla of more than 20 boats following. The cruise had 85 people on board. They were there to honor the memory of Kay “Poopsie” Kyler who lost  her battle with cancer last …read more.

In a time when almost every youth is equipped with a tablet, phone or computer at their fingertips, many could say that prevention of digital bullying is a seemingly impossible task. However, it is a task that one local school system is taking very seriously. Warsaw Community Schools is working to address cyberbullying and Internet …read more.

[weaver_youtube wLA7wBm7X6Q rel=0] The Kosciusko County Community Fair was going full throttle last week, but yesterday fair week came to a close. Despite a rainy morning, the fair went out with the roaring engines of the truck and tractor pulls and the spark show at the grandstand. All sorts of festivities have been going on …read more.

Approximately 50 people attended the dedication ceremony of a Blue Star Memorial in Veteran’s Memorial at Crosson Mill Park Sunday afternoon. Members of the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club have worked for months, filling out application forms and fundraising to have a memorial honoring all who have served in the armed services. Members of American Legion Post …read more.

UPDATE: Warsaw Police have identified the people in the photo and say the report was unfounded. The niece of the woman pictured called us and said the “infant” pictured is actually a life-like ceramic doll. The woman took the “Babies So Real” doll into the store because she didn’t want any other shoppers to think …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: We are re-posting this article because JoDee Messina’s concert is tonight in Warsaw’s Central Park.) “I’m coming to Warsaw, and I’m so excited,” says Jo Dee Messina. The platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated country music artist is set to play Glover Pavilion at Central Park on July 18 for Warsaw Parks Department’s free Country Concert. A …read more.

UPDATE: On Saturday, July 12, 2:39 p.m. Madison L. Neeley, 20, West 25 South, Etna Green was turning right from Buffalo Street onto Winona Avenue. She lost control of her vehicle and collided with a vehicle driven by Stephanie K. Craft, 24, Seneca Street, Albion, and then struck a road sign. EMS was called to …read more.

Every baseball fan has a bucket list of places to visit, teams to see and activities to experience. Whether its to sit in the bleachers during a summer day game at Wrigley Field, or visit the Field of Dreams in Iowa or do a tour of the Midwest League, we all want to satisfy our …read more.

The 12th Annual Sale of Champions saw 17 4-H champion and reserve champion animals go up on the auction block as well as the 4-H king and queen kisses tonight. Several younger 4-Hers looked a little unsure about whether they wanted to auction their animals off during the bidding process. Representatives of Milford 4-H Clubs …read more.

As part of its monthly Second Saturdays, Nappanee is hosting a battle of the bands from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, at Leadership Park. Four bands will be playing in the friendly competition: Desert Road Band, Heart String Bluegrass, Aaron Stutzman and Double Strung. Desert Road Band is something of a family affair, made …read more.

Not paying attention resulted in an accident in Milford this afternoon where a passenger car side-swiped a semi. The male driver of a passenger car was southbound on SR 15 near Emeline Street when, according to officers on scene, he admitted to eating a candy bar and being distracted. The driver drifted toward the center …read more.

Construction on Lake Street between Fort Wayne Street and the Fox Farm Road round-about will begin on Thursday, July 17. The schedule, weather permitting is to mill Phase I on July 17 and pave it on July 18. Phase II will be milled on Monday, July 21, and paved on Tuesday, July 22. Please have all vehicles …read more.

Parkview Health Systems Inc. has petitioned Warsaw for a new medical facility on the Parkview/YMCA development site on North Mariners Drive. Warsaw Plan Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Warsaw City Hall council chambers to hear the request, which calls for a 45,000-square-foot facility to built on 9.8 acres directly north of …read more.

The American flag’s descent to Venetian Island from 13,000 feet from ground is a moving experience for many who saw the demonstration the past two years. The leader of the Elite Frogs gracefully floated to the ground with a three-story high, eight-story long American Flag strapped to his right ankle. (Photo by Deb Patterson) The …read more.

This summer has been a far cry from the heat wave of Summer 2012 as most of the midwest has not yet even seen a 90-degree day. And now, forecasters are calling for a blast from Canada that will see temperatures plummet as low as the 40s next week. Morning temperatures early next week will likely …read more.

[weaver_youtube JvB0roaEOVE rel=0] Many sounds have been emanating from the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds this week. Most of those sounds have been roaring engines, livestock and carnival rides, but on Wednesday night it was the sweet sound of country music coming out of the grandstand. Up-and-coming country artist Levi Riggs, the only marquee musical performer at …read more.

At its July Meeting of the Kosciusko County Council, the council received Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation’s second quarter report, reviewed the proposed budgets for many local non-profit organizations and reviewed tax abatements for R.R. Donnelley. “We’re number two in terms of projects,” said KEDCo president George Robertson, echoing Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s Dave Behr’s report …read more.

At the July meeting of the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission, Dave Behr, the regional director of Indiana Economic Development Corporation, shared with the commission the tools that the state has for courting business, and Kosciusko County’s economic standing in Indiana. Behr’s primary objective is attracting new businesses, primarily manufacturing and distribution companies, to his region, …read more.

UPDATE: At 9:56 p.m., Keith Young, 47, SR 25, Warsaw, was attempting to cross Smith Street near Maple Avenue when he failed to see a westbound motorcycle, driven by William P. Beatty, 66, of Lynnwood Drive, Warsaw. The truck and motorcycle collided. Neither driver reported any injuries, and damage was reported as minor, up to $5,000. BREAKING: …read more.

Fort Wayne – Here’s an eggs-cellent way to spend a Sunday afternoon: attend Science Central’s Egg-Stravaganza on Sunday, July 13th, an official Three Rivers Festival event. We’ll be debating which came first…the chicken or the egg…as we celebrate a variety of activities dedicated to both. Sunday admission to Science Central will be just $1.00 per …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 Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds Kosciusko County Community Fair – all day through Saturday. Grandstand events include: KOI Drag Racing, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 10. Admission is $10 for …read more.

UPDATE: According to Atwood Fire Department Chief Mike Harmon, the call that was originally dispatched as an out of control brush fire was actually a controlled burned that spread to other structures on the property. Harmon said that the homeowner at 3565 N. 200 W had alerted the fire department that he would be attempting …read more.

Contestants are being sought for the 2014 Miss Triton Summerfest Pageant, to be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, at the park pavilion in Bourbon. The pageant is open to girls ages 6-16. They must be full-time residents of the Triton school district. Registration will be at 7:30 p.m. July 21, at the park. To …read more.

Biomet reported a net income of $36.8 million for the 2014 fiscal year — a notable profit swing compared to a net loss of $623.4 million last year. According to Inside INdiana Business, the company is currently seeking regulatory approval for a proposed $13 billion merger with Zimmer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ZMH). The final results …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is used with permission from WSBT-TV. For a video to go with the story, click HERE.) Victoria is a sixth-grader in Warsaw who has big plans for her future. “I want to be a robotics engineer,” said Victoria Heimbach. She’s one of seven kids taking part in a summer camp hosted by Ivy Tech and …read more.

As the Kosciusko County Community Fair continues through Saturday, tonight’s grandstand event will bring the KOI drag races. Gates opening at 6 p.m. and the races get underway at 7:30 p.m. The always popular demolition derby is slated for Friday night. This will be the second year for the Shaggy Memorial Demolition Derby. Gates open at …read more.

By Kim Waggoner, RN Waggoner Health, Etna Green Something that doesn’t get much attention but has a huge impact on your health is your gut. Your digestive system is made of of several parts, but what I am referring to when I say “gut” is your small and large intestines. They play a huge role in …read more.

A water boil alert was issued to the Lake Wawasee area around 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, but has been resolved as of this morning. It is standard procedure to issue an alert to residents on Lake Wawasee in the event of a water leak that has the potential of contaminating the drinking water, according to Tim Woodward …read more.

Tools For School, a program through Combined Community Services that provides 1,500 students in Kosciusko County with the tools they need to get a quality education, is seeking support for its annual giveaway. Items needed are: two-pocket folders, Fiskar scissors, colored pencils, blue or black pens, rulers, spiral notebooks, liquid glue, three-ring binders, crayons, erasers, …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers investigated an ATV accident which occurred on July 5 at approximately 2:15 p.m. in Milford. Stephanie Hernandez, 14, of Cicero, was airlifted by Lutheran Air Ambulance to Fort Wayne where she was treated for head injuries and released.The ATV which Hernandez was a passenger on was being operated by a 13-year-old male. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – After more than 23 years together, 7 million albums, 23 million DVDs and 8 million books sold, The Wiggles have performed to millions of fans across the globe. And to put that into perspective, in the past 43 years, The Rolling Stones have done 987 shows. In 21 years – half that time …read more.

At approximately 5:30 p.m., emergency services were dispatched to a location on North Detroit Street, near Jimmy Johns, for a possible gas leak. According to those on scene, a construction crew struck a gas line with a drill. Firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory responded to block the area and NIPSCO has already arrived. The …read more.

Antonio Mantey, a 2012 graduate of Warsaw Community High School, will be among the nine new officers who will be sworn in for service with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department next week. Mantey previously served in the United States Marine Corps and is an active member of the USMC Reserves. He will be sworn in …read more.

According to Inside INdiana Business, the general counsel to Indiana Governor Mike Pence has issued a memo to state agencies instructing them to act as if a federal judge’s ruling striking down Indiana’s ban on same-sex marriage had not been issued. A judge has approved an emergency stay on the ruling while the appeals process …read more.

The body of Laurel Jean Mitchell was found in the Elkhart River in rural Noble County just off of this bridge. (Police file photo) There has been a setback in the unsolved murder case of Laurel Mitchell. This morning, Indiana State Police Detective Kevin Smith said a lead on a youth musical group that performed in …read more.

Art is alive in downtown Warsaw this summer! Sixteen life-like statues created by American Sculptor Seward Johnson grace the sidewalks and street corners within walking distance of the Courthouse Square. Walk-n-Wander Warsaw is a free exhibit available to visit daily from now through Sept. 28. The sculptures are an interactive exhibit, so visitors are encouraged …read more.

The unexpected still does happen and at times comes in the form of a generous financial gift. If still in doubt, consult with Eric Speicher, Syracuse Elementary School principal. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee Community School Corp. Board of Trustees Tuesday evening, the board heard a report about a generous, and quite …read more.

A memorial dance is being held in honor of 12-year-old Skyler Spore of Syracuse, who passed away unexpectedly in his home on June 29. (See related) In the days following his tragic death, good samaritans throughout the community bounded together to raise money for a memorial fund for the young boy who “knew how to make …read more.

Douglas B. Jordan Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michel Reed, Kosciusko County Prosecutor Daniel Hampton and the Warsaw Police Department are sending a strong message to drug dealers that they will be aggressively pursued and punished. Last Monday, one of two Wabash residents who was arrested earlier this year was sentenced to prison for dealing heroin. …read more.

A big weekend is being planned by the North Webster American Legion Post 253 to raise funds for Kosciusko Cancer Care Fund in the memory of Kay Kyler. Kyler was a long-time, active member of the North Webster American Legion Auxiliary Unit 253 and was the wife of former Legion commander Harry Kyler. She passed …read more.

Syracuse Redevelopment Commission met Tuesday afternoon to continue its discussion on marketing the industrial/technology park located at SR 13 and U.S. 6. The commission decided a plat map showcasing the available plots will be the brand for the industrial park and used on all marketing literature. Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia is searching for the …read more.

Elkhart – With the assistance of Safe Kids Elkhart County, officers from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department and the Elkhart County Traffic Safety partnership will be conducting Child Seat Inspections on Saturday, July 12, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Encore Movie Theater located at 2701 Cassopolis St. in …read more.

A rare and unusual incident sparked a small electrical fire at a vacant house in Warsaw. At approximately 9:15 p.m., firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory were dispatched to a residence at the corner of Reed and Smith streets. WFD Battalion Chief Ed Kipker tells StaceyPageOnline.com this morning that the fire was caused by “a floating neutral. …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Fort Wayne District announces the daytime restriction of US 30 to one lane between Lincolnway (Columbia City) and SR 5 (Larwill) is scheduled to resume Friday, July 11, weather permitting. The restriction will be in place as part of the US 30 resurface project from …read more.

A Blue Star Memorial Marker will be dedicated in Veterans Memorial at Crosson Mill Park, 311 N. Huntington St. (SR 13) Syracuse, at 2 p.m. Sunday. The public is invited to attend and should bring chairs if they wish to sit. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. This is through the efforts of the …read more.

On June 22, a North Webster woman was taken to the North Webster EMS station for medical treatment. Just yesterday, the woman’s boyfriend was arrested and charged with battery resulting in serious injury. The woman sought treatment for a large bump on her forehead, scratches on her neck, swelling and bruising to her right eye, …read more.

Emergency personnel were called to a report of smoke at Warsaw Walmart. However, upon further investigation, the report has been deemed unfounded. According to Walmart Store Manager Brock, due to the work of cleaning crews on the roof of the building, dust and dirt filtered into the ventilation system at the store, resembling smoke to …read more.

Laurel Jean Mitchell UPDATE: Earlier this Wednesday morning, Indiana State Police Detective Kevin Smith said he is once again looking for members of a youth musical group that performed in North Webster on the night of Aug. 6, 1975. While the detective had been given the name of a group known as “Celebrate the Son” and …read more.

The Wagon Wheel Theatre presents Fiddler on the Roof, one of the most timeless and classic musicals of all time. It’s a story that celebrates life, love, and tradition. This musical will be touching the hearts of audiences and  community members starting July 16-26 at the Wagon Wheel Theatre. Fiddler on the Roof tells the …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers acting on complaints from boaters on James Lake — commonly referred to as “Little Tippy Lake” — held a targeted enforcement operation on the sandbar over the holiday weekend. Officers were searching for impaired or intoxicated boat operators and minors consuming alcoholic beverages. Indiana Conservation Officers were assisted by officers from the State …read more.

[weaver_youtube QevJy48HObU rel=0] There was no shortage of Independence Day celebrations around Kosciusko County this year. Those of you who took advantage of our Fourth of July listing know this full well. We asked our readers to submit their photos from their Fourth of July festivities. We assembled what we received in the video above. Have …read more.

Rochester is facing a federal lawsuit that claims the city and Fulton County encourages bad police work. The Rochester Sentinel reports that attorneys for Erik Sampsel, of Akron, filed a civil rights action in Northern Indiana District Court at South Bend on June 12. The suit specifically names Rochester Police Officers Jesse M. Reason and Ed Haines …read more.

The graphics for the new WCS STEM Bus were designed by WCHS students. The design was created by Karisa Clark, Joelle Scram, Drew Tomasok and Noemi Lopez, all students in Kelly Morrow’s Visual Communication class.(Photo provided) In August 2013, Warsaw Community School Corporation first announced plans to create a the new WCS S.T.E.M. Bus that …read more.

Less than two weeks after the city of Warsaw revealed it had been awarded a $1.76 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration for the reconstruction of East Market Street, more good news was announced at tonight’s Warsaw Common Council meeting. The Board of Directors of K21 Health Foundation recently approved a major investment in …read more.

Biomet said last week that the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission issued a subpoena over alleged “improprieties” by Biomet employees in Brazil and Mexico, more than 2 years after the medical device company settled similar allegations with the SEC and the U.S. Justice Dept. for more than $22 million. MassDevice.com reports that Warsaw, Ind.-based Biomet said …read more.

Etna Green Fire Department responded yesterday to a report of a fire located in a shed at 8697 West 600 North in Etna Green. According to Etna Green Fire Chief Eric Waggoner, two generators were housed inside of a small shed (referred to by residents of the property as a motor shed) when one caught …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host free canoeing at Center Lake on 11 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday, July 12. Canoes are available for community use. They are first-come, first-served. All equipment and life vests are provided for participants. Participants will be briefed on safety measures prior to canoeing and will be supervised by …read more.

Authorities in Marshall, Mich., have now identified an Indiana man who was killed in a skydiving accident over the weekend. In a news release, Marshall Police said an investigation is continuing to determine what happened that caused the death of George Speakman, 76, of Angola. According to authorities, Speakman, an experienced skydiver, was with other skydivers …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation will host a Teddy Bear Bash program from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 28, for children ages 3 to 7 years old. Children will participate in fun teddy bear-themed activities, crafts and games. Each child will also make their own full-size stuffed teddy bear to name and take home. …read more.

Fair board president Tony Zimmerman, right, and fair queen contestants, from left, third runner-up Miranda Domiano, second runner-up Tiffany Hertel, Miss Teen Loren Brown and queen Hannah Parker, cut the ribbon to officially declare this year’s fair open Sunday evening. Animals are in the barns and corn dogs have been fried: The 2014 Kosciusko County …read more.

The weather couldn’t have been better and the entries were just as great as the weather on Lake Wawasee Saturday afternoon for the 2014 Wawasee Flotilla. It wasn’t easy being one of the judges who had to choose winners from the 18 decorated boats and seven antique and wooden boats who entered this year. There …read more.

The American Red Cross urges eligible blood donors to roll up a sleeve and give to help prevent a summer blood shortage. Blood donors with types O negative, B negative and A negative are especially needed. The Red Cross is seeing fewer appointments at its blood donation centers and blood drives this summer than what …read more.

As always, Sunday will mark the official start of the Kosciusko County Community Fair with a parade and free admission. This year’s fair theme is “Community Get Together: Meet Me at the Fair” and it is expected to bring the usual array of 4-H project displays and competitions as well as entertainment and, of course, …read more.

CULVER, Ind. – Indiana Conservation Officers said they have located the body of a 28-year-old male who drowned in Lake Maxinkuckee. The subject was last seen swimming at the Culver Public Beach. The body of Jose Cruz Lizcano-Fernandez of Logansport was located in approximately 15 feet outside of the swim area at the beach in about …read more.

Wabash – Spend a summer evening outdoors listening to the lively sounds of jazz at the 4th annual Jazz on the Lawn Concert, to take place at the Honeywell House on Friday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. This event is made possible by lead sponsors First Merchants Bank and Lundquist Appraisal & Real Estate. Associate …read more.

A reader favorite on StaceyPageOnline.com are the videos and slideshows we put together using photos provided by our readers. Once again, we’re asking for your 4th of July photos for a special presentation. If using your mobile device to capture and share those moments, AT&T has provided the following tips for creating great photos: Turn …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is pleased to announce that Warsaw Area Career Center has been awarded a $350,000 grant by The Center for Education and Career Innovations. The grant will be used to create cutting edge curriculum and purchase state-of the-art equipment, allowing students to acquire the current workplace skills needed for today’s advanced manufacturing companies. …read more.

The Deltaz are coming to Warsaw. The California band brings with them a unique blend of classic roots blues and genuine Americana. The Deltaz have had original songs on CMT’s “Party Down South” as well as MTV’s “Jersey Shore” and “Snooki and JWOWW”. Brothers John and Ted Siegel come from deep in the remote hills …read more.

Jeremy L. Hall, 38, of Warsaw, has pled guilty to the felony offense of possession and distribution of child pornography. The federal charges were filed in the Northern Indiana district court in South Bend. According to a press release, the magistrate is recommending that the district court accept the tendered guilty plea. Parties have 14 days …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. A list of Fourth of July events can be found here. Warsaw Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds Battle of the Bands – 10 a.m. Friday, July 4. Admission is $5. Concessions …read more.

July is National Parks and Recreation Month. To celebrate, Syracuse Parks and Recreation is organizing a photo contest that will highlight the vibrant park system. All amateur photographers in grades 12 and under are eligible to participate. Contest categories include, “Fun in the Sun, ”“Playing in the Parks,” “Picturesque Park,” and “Park Selfies.” All photos …read more.

Another winner is currently running at the Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw. Loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of the famous striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, and her mother Rose, comes the musical “Gypsy.” The most famous stage mom in show business, Mama Rose, will be dancing into the Wagon Wheel Theatre through Saturday, July …read more.

Want a place to advertise your deals without breaking the bank? Looking to try a new restaurant or take advantage of some cost saving values? Once again, StaceyPageOnline.com is providing the county’s biggest and best forum to attract customers who want to save money. With our new Coupon page, businesses no longer have to spend …read more.

UPDATE: A Warsaw man escaped only with an arm injury after he pulled into the path of a semi on North Detroit Street Thursday afternoon. Joseph F. Courtois, 25, Warsaw, said he was waiting to turn southbound on Detroit Street from Arby’s and observed a truck with a box trailer approaching but slowing to make a …read more.

Jack Dean Knapp, 52, 8280 East U.S. 30, was arrested on July 1 on charges of child molestation, fondling or touching of a child under the age of 14. According to the probable cause affidavit from the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, on June 30, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officer Shawn Castillo was dispatched to Kosciusko …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road work moratorium beginning at noon Thursday, July 3, until the morning hours of Monday, July 7, to optimize safety and mobility during the heavily traveled Independence Day holiday weekend. INDOT has directed contractors to pull back barrels and barricades to the safest extent possible. Some closures and …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will be offering several contests at the Kosciusko County Fair July 7-12. In addition to free popcorn for everyone and periodic drawings for LCA items, Lakeland will be offering two grand prizes. One being half off tuition for a current LCA student, and another half off tuition prize for a brand new …read more.

If you’re traveling this holiday weekend, experts say if you didn’t gas up by 10 a.m. this morning, you’re probably going to pay higher prices. Gas prices this July 4th holiday weekend are already the highest since 2008 and have risen in the past month due to the crisis in Iraq, but AAA says prices are …read more.

During the other business portion of the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday, July 2, in Warsaw, the APC heard a request for a county building inspector. Joni Truex with the Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties appeared before the APC and asked the planning commission to use funds generated from …read more.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) (“Zimmer” or the “Company”) and Biomet, Inc. (“Biomet”) announced that they have each received a request for additional information (“second request”) from the United States Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) in connection with Zimmer’s previously announced proposed acquisition of Biomet. The second request was issued under the notification requirements …read more.

Yesterday at 3:14 p.m. Central Dispatch received a call of a man at Central Park confronting another man with a knife. According to Kip Shuter, public information officer with Warsaw Police Department, police were called to locate a white male suspect wearing a white tank top heading toward Detroit Street, The suspect, identified as Perry …read more.

A new McDonald’s will begin serving customers this week in Warsaw. The new restaurant, located at 2473 Jalynn St., will officially open to the public today. The store is a $2.5 million investment in the community by McDonald’s Corporation.  A grand opening celebration for VIP guests was held Wednesday evening. As part of today’s opening day, …read more.

Jason Coleman (Photo from Facebook) The part-time Fulton Town Marshal at the center of an investigation for allegedly accepting compensation for hours never worked, has been arrested by Indiana State Police. Jason R. Coleman, 37, of Rochester, was arrested Wednesday evening on 7 felony charges that stemmed from a 2-month long investigation by ISP Detective …read more.

UPDATE: Police say alcohol was a factor in a serious crash that happened at about 6:38 p.m. Wednesday south of Warsaw. According to a police report completed by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Noma J. McPeak, 44, of Claypool, admitted to KCSD Sgt. Rick Shepherd that she had been drinking prior to the accident. According …read more.

Indiana State Police Detective Kevin Smith said he received a needed tip on the cold case murder of Laurel Jean Mitchell (See related), but more information is still needed. As reported last week, Detective Smith is investigating the 1975 murder of Laurel Jean Mitchell and was seeking information on a group of young singers who may …read more.

WARSAW – Center Street Community Theatre’s production of “You Can’t Take It With You,” by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, officially has a cast. Auditions for the October show were conducted last week by director Jennifer K. Shepherd and other members of the theatre’s acting leadership team. The cast consists of eight men, seven …read more.

MENTONE — This week, author Michelle Holloway celebrates the nationwide release of her new children’s book, “Clown for a Day.” The circus is in town, and everyone has a chance to enter a contest to be a Clown for a Day. Will Logan’s dream of being a clown come true? Holloway offers this fun and …read more.

As part of the Haynes Apperson Festival at the Pavilion, Molly Hatchet, Here Come The Mummies and 38 Special will take the stage in Kokomo this 4th of July weekend. On Thursday, July 3 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Molly Hatchet with special guests Roger’s Ritual will perform. Here Come the Mummies with special …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County: Baby Angel is a 4-year-old female Samoyed dog. She is fluffy white with a large flowing tail over her back. Baby Angel is very friendly, loves everyone and enjoys playing with children. Her adoption fee is $130. Milo is a 7-month old …read more.

NIPSCO has announced that they expect 95% of its remaining customers left without power from Monday night’s storms to have service restored by the end of the day today with final completion to be made by late Thursday night. Within the first 36 hours following the severe line of storms, NIPSCO crews worked around-the-clock to …read more.

Patrick Jamison Patrick Jamison became known in Kosciusko County last year for taking a hard stance on what he felt was an overall lack of caring county officials have for abused and neglected animals. Jamison, of Burket, was the driving source behind the conviction of Laci Harper for the starvation death of a German Shepherd …read more.

The Indiana State Fire Marshal is reminding Hoosiers who plan on celebrating Independence Day with fireworks to know the law before they light a fuse.  Indiana’s fireworks laws can be found in Indiana Code 22-11-14, and cover when, where and who can discharge fireworks. “Fireworks are a holiday tradition for many Hoosier families on the …read more.

Fort Wayne – Science Central, the region’s premier gateway for informal science education, has slated the following activities for July-early August 2013: Summer Science Camps at Science Central: Science Central has tailored summer camp fun to fit family schedules. You can pick and choose the camps you’d like your child to attend, choosing by the …read more.

Fort Wayne – Science Central has introduced a new permanent exhibition, “Nano,” that brings both small-scale science and large-scale fun to the popular science center. “Nano” is an interactive exhibition that will engage visitors in nanoscale science, engineering and technology. Hands-on exhibits present the basics of nanoscience and engineering, introducing some real world applications, and …read more.

The Village at Winona presents the second annual Hops at the Shops on Saturday, July 12. Caribbean-born Levi John is a singer, songwriter, song stylist and entertainer with a unique sound is this year’s featured act. Hops at the Shops runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. By purchasing your $10 wristband and cup you can taste …read more.

Governor Mike Pence has submitted the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) 2.0 waiver application to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Through this waiver, the state seeks to expand the consumer-driven Healthy Indiana Plan to 350,000 uninsured Hoosiers. The waiver to extend the current Healthy Indiana Plan, which covers 45,000 Hoosiers, was submitted by …read more.

The National Weather Service has confirmed today that Monday night’s severe storms produced two tornadoes, one of which struck near Milford with high winds and additional damages affecting Syracuse. According to the NWS, the EF-0 tornado struck at 1:06 a.m. and was approximately 50 yards wide and traveled 1.9 miles hitting just west of Milford. The tornado …read more.

Due to Friday being the July 4th holiday, Warsaw will not have a concert as part of the Central Park Concert Series. Also, because of the holiday, Warsaw will not have its First Friday event. For a complete listing of fireworks and other holiday weekend events, click HERE.

Now into day two of efforts to recover from Monday night’s severe storms, Kosciusko REMC and NIPSCO report crews are continuing to work around the clock to restore power to well over 120,000 customers who were left in the dark. Kosciusko REMC and additional crews worked through the night to restore power. As of 8 a.m., …read more.

Indiana Department of Transportation recently notified the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee it would not be receiving the $1.5 million grant it requested to put a trail segment on SR 13. This is the second time the trail committee has been turned down by INDOT for a grant application regarding the same segment of trail. The first …read more.