At the June meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Health, the Kosciusko County Health Department offered a tuberculosis update. “We don’t have any active cases at the present time,” said Bob Weaver of the health department. The last active TB case in the county was successfully treated in March of this year. There are …read more.

At the Board of School Trustees meeting on June 17, 2014, Mr. David Robertson was appointed the Warsaw Community Schools Chief Academic Officer. Mr. Robertson has served in exemplary fashion as the principal of Jefferson Elementary for the past two years. Warsaw Community Schools, along with the Jefferson Elementary community, is dedicated to finding a …read more.

“Blast Off” with Vacation Bible School. Grace Lutheran Church, Syracuse, located at 206 E. Main Street, will be hosting a one-day Vacation Bible School 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19. Lunch will be provided and lots of fun and learning about Jesus through singing, games, crafts, Bible verses and story-telling. Children grades K-5 …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County is proud to announce the launch of our new website, www.unitedwaykosciusko.org. This new site is fresh with access to our focus areas to provide community information and is very easy to navigate. Our partners have a community calendar as a resource to list their events to help limit duplicate …read more.

Article by Meredith Phipps,  SPO Junior Reporter “The final installment of “The Mortal Instruments” series, City of Heavenly Fire was released in late May. Readers of the previous five books, after a year long wait, devoured the book and have been quick to share their opinions of the series as a whole. “The Mortal Instruments” …read more.

SILVER LAKE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a weekend road closure in the town of Silver Lake for the annual Silver Lake Days festival. SR 14 (East Main Street) in Silver Lake will be closed between SR 15 (North Jefferson Street) and Harrison Street. The closure is scheduled to last from 3 p.m. …read more.

A tragic accident in Silver Lake has claimed the life of a 4-year-old boy in Silver Lake today. Officers and emergency personnel responded today at 1:42 p.m. to a 911 report of a truck/pedestrian crash located in front of the Sand’s Mini-Mart gas station on State Road 15, Silver Lake. Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson …read more.

The National Weather Service has now issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 3:30 p.m. EDT this afternoon for Kosciusko, Elkhart, Noble and LaGrange counties. At 2:36 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Three Rivers to Bristol to Nappanee and moving East at 40 mph. The storm is packing wind gusts up …read more.

North Webster and Syracuse/Turkey Creek fire department responded yesterday to a fire located at 5251 E. 800 N., Syracuse. According to North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens, the fire began in the basement of the home at approximately 11:57 a.m. When fire fighters arrived on scene, heavy smoke had filled the building. Likens stated that damages …read more.

The town of Etna Green Water Department has issued a boil advisory for water customers due to a mechanical failure on routine water tower maintenance. It is advised that residents boil drinking/cooking water for 5 minutes until further notice. Questions should be directed to water superintendent Barry Baker at 574-858-9321.

Syracuse Town Council approved a contract with Triad Engineering Inc. for $182,000 for engineering, design and construction inspection of the town’s wastewater treatment plant Tuesday night. The wastewater treatment plant needs extensive renovation and repair. Brett Konarski of Jones Petrie and Rafinski, the town’s engineering firm, provided an update on the new industrial and technology …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County: Ivan is a 10-month-old male, neutered Karelian Bear Dog. He is a blonde and white puppy with large, erect ears. Ivan’s brother was adopted so he is a bit sad and would love to find his new home. Ivan is friendly and enjoys …read more.

Travis C. Marsh officially filed as independent candidate for Sheriff of Kosciusko County on Tuesday. The required petitions were certified after being turned in on June 7. The requirements having been met will place Travis C. Marsh on the ballot in the November election. Marsh is a 22-year veteran of law enforcement, an adjunct faculty …read more.

The Wings of Destiny Bike Ride is a way to enjoy the area’s scenery, socialize with old and new friends and support the Syracuse Skate Park in memory of Cory Kneller, who died in a car accident in 2012. The event has been put together by Kneller’s family including his mother, Cathy McDonald, and his …read more.

Barbee Neighborhood Watch is hosting a meeting about homeland security with Kosciusko Emergency Management Director Ed Rock. It will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13). The meeting is open to the public and those wishing to join this …read more.

The movie was right, “If you build it, he will come.” On the same weekend that the iconic baseball film Field of Dreams celebrated its 25th anniversary in Dyersville, Iowa, “Shoeless Joe Jackson” was sighted in Clunette, Ind. Shoeless Joe emerged from the corn growing just beyond the outfield at the Field of Dreams baseball field on …read more.

During an emergency session held on Tuesday night, Milford Town Council approved additional funding to supplement a contract with Beer and Slabaugh that had been previously approved. The Nappanee company was previously contracted to clean the ditch along the east side of Old State Road 15, north of Syracuse Street. The added funding became necessary …read more.

Chautauqua-Wawasee will present its first full week of programming July 7-11. The week is packed with activities, lectures and entertainment. Advance registration for arts, crafts and lectures is required. Arts programming: 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, peace pole project with Creative Fish Gallery; 4 p.m. Tuesday, knitting 101 with Michelle Fife; 4 p.m. Wednesday, felted …read more.

During a special meeting of the Warsaw Community School Board Tuesday evening, several administrative changes were made for the 2014-2015 school year. In a unanimous vote from the board, Mr. David Robertson, current principal of Jefferson Elementary School was named as the new Warsaw Community Schools Chief Academic Officer. In addition, Ms. Dani Barkey, assistant …read more.

North Webster Town Council announced at its Tuesday evening meeting that the tall grass ordinance will be enforced by the North Webster Police Department. Letters have been sent to several residents already and all but two have complied by mowing. The council urged residents to have pride in their property and to maintain it. At …read more.

Application deadline for the executive director’s position with the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee is Wednesday, July 25. The committee hopes to have a director hired by Aug. 1. Mike Buhrt, committee chairman, reported at press time that the job had been posted and only one application received. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, said he sent the posting …read more.

A unique event to benefit Magical Meadows will have guests enjoying an evening of music and food cooked over a campfire during the 1st annual Gallop Glow 5K Run/Walk. The event is being held in Winona Lake for participants of any age and level of ability. Registration begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, with …read more.

Center Street Community Theatre will hold auditions next week for its production of You Can’t Take It With You, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Initial auditions will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 22, and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June 23. Callbacks will then be Thursday, June 26, …read more.

CULVER, Ind. — The Crisp Visual Art Center at the Culver Academies is pleased to announce three outstanding exhibitions for summer 2014: Visual Voices, Gifts from the Collection of Randy Deer N’48 and a Time of Malfeasance. The Crisp Visual Art Center is located on Academy Road near Logansport Gate on the Culver Academies campus. The …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning approved the adoption of an ordinance increasing the rate of the Cumulative Capital Development fund. The fund will not exceed $0.0333 per $100 of assessed valuation. The new tax rate, which is the maximum allowed by the state, will be levied beginning with taxes due and payable in 2015. The …read more.

The American Red Cross encourages blood donors to help prevent a summer shortage by rolling up a sleeve to give. Donors of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. Type O negative is universal and can likely be transfused to anyone …read more.

In conjunction with Governor Mike Pence’s ceremonial signing of House Bill 1141 today, the Indiana State Police unveiled a new link on the meth website. The link lists properties that have previously been identified by law enforcement as the location of a clandestine lab. In Kosciusko County, that includes 309 entries. The website site provides …read more.

The effects of a harsh winter are still being felt as Indiana announces there is no money left over to assist low-income people with summer utility bills. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority revealed Monday that winter heating bill assistance cost $47.8 million, which has drained the coffers.  “Anytime a program’s funding is cut, …read more.

Robert Edward Hurley Robert Hurley, who initially entered an insanity defense for murdering his roommate in March of 2013, accepted a plea for voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced in court this morning. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers arrested Robert Edward Hurley, now 55, for the strangling death of his roommate, Lionel Dale King, 51, on the …read more.

UPDATE: Warsaw Police Department Lt. Kip Shuter said today that officers are investigating what appears to be a tragic accident at Canterbury House Apartments. According to Shuter, a male subject, who told police he was in the shower when he heard a scream, went to investigate. He found 2-year-old Mya Pearson laying on the ground …read more.

(Photo from Ceruleanrestaurant.com) Cerulean in Winona Lake will be hosting a summer picnic from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in the restaurant’s outdoor garden area. The event will benefit Limitless Park. Food will include burgers, hot dogs, salads and sweets. Cost of attendance is $10 per person and $5 for children under 14 years …read more.

New Hope Pet Rescue will host a benefit from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the North Webster Community Center, SR 13, North Webster. Dinner will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will include pulled pork, tossed salad, potato salad, baked beans, chips and a dessert cash bar. Live …read more.

Looking for real estate in Kosciusko County? StaceyPageOnline.com is now featuring properties for sale under a new “Real Estate” tab. As we continue to bring the latest news and information to you, our readers, free of charge, we also look to add even more features. StaceyPageOnline.com is already Kosciusko County’s “most liked” local news with …read more.

Medtronic Inc. (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in medical technology, services and solutions, and Covidien plc (NYSE: COV), a global healthcare technology and medical supplies provider, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Medtronic has agreed to acquire Covidien in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $93.22 per Covidien share, or a …read more.

July is National Parks and Recreation Month and, to celebrate, Syracuse Parks & Recreation is organizing a photo contest that will highlight its vibrant and beautiful parks system. All amateur photographers in grades 12 and under are eligible to participate in the contest, which runs from June 16 to July 27. Contest categories include “Fun …read more.

The North Manchester Farmers’ Market Wednesday market begins this Wednesday, June 18 and will be open each Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Business vendors and customers will gather at the Riverbridge Electric parking lot at the intersection of Main and Wayne streets. This Wednesday we will have Strawberries, along with other fresh produce, frozen meat, …read more.

All of the members of the North Webster Lions clubs are working hard preparing for the 69th annual Mermaid Festival, this year slated for June 25-28 and themed “Return to Camelot.” The famous mermaids, created by the late Dutch Mullet, will once again grace the Main Street intersection in downtown North Webster. The Lions Club …read more.

Kosciusko County Council will meet in a special public meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, for a final vote on a new wheel tax and surtax ordinance. If enacted, the taxes would cost county motorists an additional $25 per year for every registered vehicle under 11,000 pounds – such as passenger vehicles and motorcycles. …read more.

United Way of Kosciusko County recently invested $1,471,572 in 47 local programs and several community initiatives which will help the residents of our county improve their lives. The investments will be available to the programs from July 2014 through June 2015. Additionally, at the request of the several donors, $159,807 was sent to other United …read more.

[weaver_youtube 2MJEw6dvW1c rel=0]   A larger than normal group attended the annual Wawasee Property Owners public board meeting Saturday morning for reasons appearing to be because of a publicized topic addressing the numerous thefts from lake homes. There was also a noise concern brought up by residents there complaining of noise from Oakwood Hotel’s nightly bands. The …read more.

Story and Photos By MEREDITH PHIPPS SPO Student Reporter On Saturday, the Aqua Mile swim race was held at Center Lake as part of the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival. It was the fourth annual swim race, and there were many racers competing for the fourth time. It was an exciting morning of good spirited competition, and …read more.

On June 5, Whitko Schools held their annual end-of-year staff breakfast and appreciation program at Whitko High School. Staff members were recognized for their years of service to Whitko students. Included were: Ten Years: Cate Smith, Mistie Potts, Parrish Kruger, Karen Overmyer, Lynn Plummer-Studebaker and Mala Day Fifteen Years: Bill Rhodes, Jane Trump, Don Dyck, Larry …read more.

ELKHART, Ind. –  Early this morning, officers of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department’s S.T.A.R. (Sheriff’s Teenage Alcohol Reduction) team, responded to an underage drinking party at arrested 60 individuals for illegal consumption. It happened at 12:45 a.m. at the old Farmer’s Market, located at 27919 CR 26, in Elkhart. Police say of the 60 subjects arrested, 24 …read more.

Though the high school was closed after the 1967-68 school year, memories are still alive and well. Many of those memories of a small town high school were shared during the annual Milford High School Alumni Association Banquet Saturday evening in the cafeteria of Milford Middle School. After a social hour and dinner catered by …read more.

An enormous nest located on top of a cell phone tower off of Lake Street in Warsaw has caught the eye of several passing by. StaceyPageOnline.com took a moment to stop by and try to capture a picture of the creatures living in the mammoth nest, which are believed to be osprey, a large bird of …read more.

Key words: 150 feet and 176 feet. Those key words are being overlooked by many people who are reading the Department of Natural Resources press release to clarify a recent “buoy” agreement reached between Anchor Holdings LLC, Randall L. Tobias and Sargent HP LLC and the DNR. Shortly after an article appeared reporting on the …read more.

On June 11, the European Commission declared the initial notification submitted for the Zimmer and Biomet merger incomplete. According to a press release, Zimmer is working with the commission to provide additional requested information. At stake is the $13.35 billion merger of Biomet with Zimmer. Zimmer is expected to file an updated notification with the …read more.

Signs throughout Warsaw have heads turning and cars slowing down. “Save the turtles” and similar signs have been placed around Warsaw by students of Madison Elementary School who have a big heart for these tiny, reptilian creatures. It’s an issue many have not thought about, but for students at Madison, saving the turtles was a …read more.

Jon Fussle was the lone nay vote for a new wheel tax for Kosciusko County. The vote was taken during Thursday night’s meeting of the Kosciusko County Council. Last month, county leaders proposed the implementation of a wheel tax to help offset the county’s disbursements of operating funds that far exceeded receipts. During last night’s meeting, …read more.

The votes are in, and based on over 30,000 votes cast, Northern Indiana has found the best burger in each of the seven counties in Northern Indiana. Over the past few weeks, Northern Indiana residents and visitors have been voting in each county‘s Burger Wars to find the best burger in that county. The seven …read more.

Cody Lindsey was raking out a beach at Tippecanoe Lake on Thursday and found some precious metals. They weren’t valuable in dollars and cents, but they were priceless to a North Webster man. Joshua Fisher served in the United States Air Force National Guard as an Airman First Class, or E3, from about November 2006 …read more.

Three people were taken into custody Thursday afternoon at a Warsaw apartment after undercover narcotics officers received information that morphine was being sold there. The arrests happened at about 1:30 p.m. at 163 N. 175 E. Apt. B. Upon approaching the residence, Warsaw narcotics officers spoke with a female, identified as Jennifer Moore, 25. Moore had just …read more.

One is a decorative stepping stone, but it’s really a piece of local history. In the yard of Tom Knopp’s home overlooking Syracuse Lake are two quite old millstones from the former Crosson Mill. Crosson Mill, carrying the surname of Samuel Crosson, a founding father of Syracuse, was a grist mill originally built by Turkey …read more.

The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival weekend will kick-off tonight, Friday, June 13, and will conclude on Sunday, June 15. The festival is the region’s largest lake education event. A listing of the events is listed below. Early registration is necessary for several events and may be completed by visiting the Lakes Festival events page. Warsaw – …read more.

Warsaw’s Central Park is already beginning to fill with blankets and chairs as the city prepares to welcome American rock band Blue Öyster Cult. The Classic Rock Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. with opening act Voyage. Blue Öyster Cult was originally scheduled to headline last year’s Classic Rock Concert, but had to cancel due to a …read more.

Ben Lopez of Robert E. Crosby Inc., Fort Wayne, uses a jackhammer to tear down a wall in the radio studio area of Wawasee High School. The studio is being renovated this summer. When the hallways and classrooms in school buildings have no students in the summer months, construction workers are busy sawing, drilling, tearing …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] this week with the what, when, where and cost of the event. Warsaw Kosciusko County Farmers Market – The market will be held from 8 a.m. …read more.

[weaver_youtube m7UqSWqykPk rel=0] The driver of a car that was found underwater in Center Lake Wednesday morning was located “safe at home,” but was brought to the Warsaw Police Department for voluntary questioning. At just about 8 a.m., a park employee noticed the vehicle in the water and called 911. The vehicle, a Subaru Forester with …read more.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a fun night out for moms and daughters ages 5-12. Everyone will be pampered and learn fun at-home spa activities that promote healthy self image and personal care. Participate in many fun activities and make-it-yourself projects such as homemade bubble bath and bath salts, as well as …read more.

The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce will again be hosting its 7th Annual Jazz and Wine Tasting. This year, the event is being held in Brower Park, Pierceton, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 28. This highly anticipated event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., sponsored by the Pierceton Chamber of …read more.

The Department of Natural Resources wishes to clear up any confusion regarding a recent agreed order the agency entered into with owners of two Lake Wawasee properties regarding the placement of buoys. In November 2013, the property owners – Anchor LLC, and Randall J. Tobias and Sargent H P LLC – applied for a permit …read more.

As a follow up to last week, here’s another soap box derby car. This one belonged to Tom Plew in 1959 and was sponsored by Kosciusko County REMC. That year the race was held on Indiana Street and went from Main Street to a bit beyond Fort Wayne Street in Warsaw. If you have similar …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival is ramping up for its closing weekend this Saturday and Sunday in Warsaw and Winona Lake. Organized by the Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College, the Lakes Festival is full of events and activities on the shores of local lakes and sometimes in the …read more.

WARSAW – Based on the hit DreamWorks film directed by Steven Spielberg and staring Leonardo DiCaprio comes Catch Me If You Can The Musical. The brilliant and conniving con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. is scheduled to be in Warsaw June 18-28 at the Wagon Wheel Theatre. This delightfully entertaining musical, created by the Tony Award …read more.

SYRACUSE – Bart’s Motorsports, Satori Boutique, J Three and Oakwood Resort are presenting the 2014 Lake Wawasee Summer Fashion Show and Luncheon to benefit Lakes Area Autism Network on Sunday, June 22, at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. Doors open at noon and lunch begins at 1 p.m. Cost is $25 for lunch and fashion show. …read more.

Friends and family of Michael C. Keener are mourning his loss today after he succumbed to injuries sustained from being hit by a car. (See related) Keener, 22, of Warsaw, was walking in the 3300 block of North 150 West near Leesburg in the predawn hours on Wednesday morning when he was struck by a Jeep Liberty …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The Lincoln Financial Foundation has awarded Science Central, the region’s premier gateway for informal science education in Fort Wayne, a $40,000 grant to continue the programs in and operation of the center’s Lincoln Financial Foundation Demonstration Theater. The theater is the home for Science Central’s internal demonstration programs, providing a setting where …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County: AWL still has many litters of kittens. These three kittens are all light cream colored, very sweet and active. Carmel is a 3-month-old female domestic medium haired kitten. Zippy and Nibbles are both 3-month-old male domestic short hairs. The erect ear promotion would make their …read more.

A 23-year-old was arrested by Warsaw Police on Wednesday after he allegedly molested a young girl 5 years ago. Terren Raphael was 18 when his accuser, now a 15-year-old girl, said she was sexually molested and threatened at the time to stay quiet. Warsaw Police began their investigation with the Indiana Department of Child Services …read more.

SYRACUSE – There will be some welcomed changes to the fields and gyms at Wawasee High School at the start of the next school year. Construction and renovations will begin this summer that will offer a fresh look to most of the athletic complexes at 1 Warrior Path. Last year the softball team received a …read more.

Flowfeel Films Kosciusko “Teen Music Video” will film Saturday, Aug. 23, and Sunday, Aug. 24. Kosciusko Cares is a youth intiative that wants more great things to happen in the Kosciusko area. Events and projects that are meaningful and awesome are being planned. Flowfeel Films will be shooting “Epic Kosciusko Weekend,” a music video all …read more.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Some 2,562 athletes participated in the Indiana Special Olympics Summer Games this past weekend. The 45th annual State Games began Friday, June 6, and concluded Sunday, June 8.  Teams from 68 counties, with more than 1,100 coaches and chaperones, 1,200 event volunteers and 3,000 spectators and families helped kick off the …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently awarded two local Warsaw students with the Phillip Hochstetler Memorial Scholarships. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Det./Sgt. Phil Hochstetler was killed in the line of duty on June 29, 1994. Det./Sgt. Hochstetler was pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice at the time of his death. Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine began the …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers arrested a North Webster man on drug charges. At approximately 11:10 a.m., Kosciusko County Drug Task Force Officers received a tip from the North Webster Police Department advising of a possible meth lab at the location of 348 N. Main St., in the town of North Webster, on Tuesday. Upon arrival, DTF officers …read more.

It has been said today’s school aged students are too often “wrapped up in their own little worlds.” But if given the chance to prove otherwise, they can prove they do care about others and want to serve the community as the Wawasee school board heard during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening in Syracuse. …read more.

AT&T has turned on the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network in Warsaw, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. Watch here to see several of the benefits AT&T 4G LTE provides, including faster speeds, reliability, cool new devices, faster response times and more efficient use of spectrum. LTE technology is capable of …read more.

[weaver_youtube m7UqSWqykPk rel=0] The driver of a car that was found underwater in Center Lake this morning was located “safe at home,” but was brought to the Warsaw Police Department for questioning. That is according to WPD Lt. Kip Shuter who was on scene at the public access site this morning when the vehicle was pulled …read more.

By Kim Waggoner RN Waggoner Health, Etna Green Fat is beneficial! We need it for our bodies to function properly. There are certain vitamins, like D, for example, that need fat to allow it to be absorbed into your body. Fat provides you with a source of energy, gives you healthy skin, hair and nails. …read more.

A male subject walking in the 3300 block of North 150 West near Leesburg was struck by a vehicle at about 5:30 a.m. today and is now in critical condition. According to a press released issued by the Kosciusko County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team, upon arrival at the scene, officers located Michael C. Keener, 22, of …read more.

The Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne and the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana are teaming up to remind citizens of the scam circulating in which callers purport to be with the Internal Revenue Service. According to the BBB, consumers are receiving very menacing calls from individuals, who state that they are with the …read more.

At the conclusion of this week’s meeting of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s Board of School Trustees, a presentation was given in honor of retiring Assistant Superintendent Dr. Daniel V. Kramer and his 41 years in education, 35 of those as an administrator for the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation. Kramer taught for five years as a …read more.

A new location of McDonald’s in Warsaw is now projected to open for business by Friday, July 11. NIPSCO crews were on scene Tuesday night working to connect power to the building and Todd Slabaugh, building commissioner for Warsaw, said he is expected to complete an inspection on the restaurant’s commercial cooking equipment as early as this …read more.

An accident on Lake City Highway (U.S. 30) at CR 250 East in Warsaw caused some traffic woes for motorists, but fortunately no serious injuries were reported. Warsaw Police and firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory responded to the accident between a passenger car and a mini van at 2:32 p.m. Tuesday. According to a …read more.

The winner of the Kosciusko County Burger War went to The Hoe Burger from the American Legion in North Webster. A total of 23 restaurants entered the competition with their best burger and it was the county residents who voted on their favorites. Online voting began in late April and concluded this week with the …read more.

At a recent award ceremony at Sacred Heart School, Abby Steffensmeier and Chase Zawadzki were awarded the Michael Grant O’Connell Memorial Award. This award was presented in memory of 2nd Lieutenant Michael Grant O’Connell. Lieutenant O’Connell was killed in action during active duty in 1969 in Vietnam. Every year for over 30 years, two outstanding …read more.

During its monthly meeting Monday, the Milford Town Council unanimously approved purchasing a commemorative plaque to present to the Milford Lions Club in honor of the local service organization’s 70th anniversary. The local service organization received its charter June 20, 1944, and will be formally recognized during next month’s council meeting. Representing the Lions Club, …read more.

With July being National Parks and Recreation Month, Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department will be doing its best to spread the word while offering programs and planning a few new upcoming ones, including community canoeing. During the parks department’s regular board meeting, June 9, Program Director Tyler McLead stated the department would borrow canoes from …read more.

Mantis Skate Park, located at 400 Little League Dr. in Boggs Industrial Park, Warsaw, is planning a late skate for Saturday evening. The park will remain open until 11 p.m. that evening. Skaters can skate after dark under the lights and to music. Admission to the skate park and late skate is free. All ages …read more.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department offers a fun, free, weekly parent-child program full of activities, crafts, stories and more. The program runs every Wednesday through Aug. 6 from 1 p.m. to 2 pm. This is a free program for children ages 3-7 and will be held in the Pete Thorn Center Activities Room, 800 …read more.

North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce was asked to support the Webster Lake Conservation Association in an effort to persuade the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to allow more spraying for invasive, non-native weeds such as Eurasian watermilfoil. Weeds have been an major complaint for boaters and recreational users of the lake this season. WLCA …read more.

[weaver_youtube zjVeMTOXx18 rel=0] We asked and our readers delivered, once again! As another school year concludes, we celebrate all of our local high school graduates. We hope you enjoy this video and we wish all of the graduates of the class of 2014 best wishes and much success for their futures.

Investigators from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department are continuing to investigate a serious personal injury crash that occurred near the Concord Mall at the intersection of U.S. 33 and Sunnyside Avenue in Elkhart on Saturday. The crash, which occurred at approximately 12:49 p.m., resulted in serious bodily injuries to 14-year-old Mark Rich, who was a …read more.

Wawasee Property Owners Association’s annual public board meeting Saturday will feature representatives from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Syracuse Police Department and Frank Rhoades from Cottage Watchman Alarm Company. The representatives will discuss recent break-ins and what can be done to prevent and assist police in finding the individuals responsible. Reports from the various WPOA …read more.

There was a time in the not so distant past when there was a high school in Claypool. Like many high schools, Claypool High School had a basketball team, and, at one time, it was quite good. Bob Evans, a former Claypool resident and Claypool High School student, pays tribute to the once revered Claypool …read more.

Photo by Melody Barker More killings of mute swans on local waters has prompted a Warsaw woman to take action. Melody Barker has had enough of what she sees as inhumane killings of the regal waterfowl and has reached out to a national organization recognized as leader in swan research, swan veterinary medical care, research …read more.

Impersonating a police officer, a Cromwell man is facing a D felony after initiating a traffic stop on a Syracuse youth. Jaccob Denver Jensen, 25, of Cromwell, admitted to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy that on May 30, he impersonated a police officer by stopping a vehicle on East Doswill Boulevard near Enchanted Hills for what …read more.

[weaver_youtube 2KZzi3B0dqc rel=0]   Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s first Lake Talks and Eats Saturday focused on three areas concerning lakes, two of which pertained to Syracuse and Wawasee lakes. Ecology of the lake and how a lake operates, and an economic study of a lake’s affect on a county and a current study on the …read more.

[weaver_youtube 3oEz_hA0KB0 rel=0] The Kosciusko County Community Fair children’s pageants were held Saturday evening in the Shrine Building. In the toddler pageant for children ages 2 years old, Arriyanna McCrum of Winona Lake was crowned queen and Jensen Sands of Warsaw was king. First runner-up in the king pageant was Azariah Blue. The preschool pageant for …read more.

[weaver_youtube _tk1XwGlc0U rel=0] Wawasee High School held its 46th annual commencement exercises Sunday in the school gymnasium. Approximately 189 students heard their names called by WHS Assistant Principal Geoff Walmer prior to crossing the platform to receive their diplomas from principal Michael Schmidt. Following the welcome and introduction by Wawasee Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Tom …read more.

Photos by Andrea Yeater The Mentone Egg Festival is in full swing. Today is the last to get out and enjoy the festival, however, but the afternoon and evening still has some events to take part in. See the entire schedule of events HERE.