A collision between a mo-ped and a mini van sent a female victim to the hospital Friday evening, June 6. It happened at Market and Colfax streets at about 8 p.m. Warsaw Police investigated the accident and found that Mitchell E. Yoder, 60, of Warsaw, was northbound on Colfax Street coming from the bowling alley. …read more.

[weaver_youtube sAVuDbU9Uo4 rel=0] Warsaw’s June First Friday event was a very special one that not only introduced the public to the Seward Johnson sculptures that will be part of the downtown area through September, but it was also an opportunity to honor those who served our nation. On what was the 70th anniversary of the Normandy …read more.

UPDATE: At 4:39 p.m. Friday, an accident involving a motorcyclist was reported on Lake City Highway in Warsaw. Warsaw Police report that Billy J. Foshee, 63, of Markle, was eastbound on the highway when a vehicle in front of him, driven by Alexis A. Ostrom, 18, of Warsaw, stopped suddenly for traffic that was backed up at the traffic …read more.

An extensive diesel spill occurred in the roundabout at Lake Street and Fox Farm Road around 4 p.m. Friday. Officials from the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory and the city assisted with clean-up. Firefighters on scene said approximately 100 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from a semi and was draining into the city’s stormwater system. Clean-up crews …read more.

Area high schools are holding graduation ceremonies this weekend. Here is a list for area graduations: Warsaw Community High School – tonight at 7 p.m. Whitko High School – tonight at 7:30 p.m. Wawasee High School – Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. Tippecanoe Valley High School – Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. Readers are invited …read more.

Dear Editor, Seventy years ago today on June 6, 1944, the greatest amphibious invasion was undertaken on the shores of France. American, British, Canadian and other Allied forces took the beach head to liberate Europe from Nazism. Over 16 Million Americans served in World War II. It is estimated that about 1 million of them …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and its Four Winds casinos, are proud to announce that tickets for the 2014 Four Winds Invitational will go on sale on Friday, June 6, at the customer service desk of 21 Martin’s Super Markets in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan, and on the Four Winds …read more.

  UPDATE: Valerie Anderson was located at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday, according to Sgt. Chad Hill of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. She is reportedly alive and well. No additional information is known. The family of a missing Warsaw woman is hoping someone has information that will help them bring her home. Valerie Anderson, 32, …read more.

When I discovered the opening production of the Wagon Wheel Theatre’s 2014 season was going to be “Mary Poppins,” the word Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious came to mind. It’s a word I use when my Lions club presents dictionaries to third-graders at the Milford School each year. As can readily be seen, it’s one of the longest words …read more.

Ten individuals were given a Heart of Gold tonight in Warsaw. The annual awards are presented by Kosciusko County Community Foundation. This year, for the second time, a Nonprofit of the Year award was given to an organization. This year’s winner is Combined Community Services. The Service Club of the Year award was given to …read more.

A Pierceton Police officer was attacked by his own dog in his own home and today, is facing a lengthy recovery. Jim Bumbaugh was home alone with the dog, a bullmastiff, and getting ready for bed when the attack occurred shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday. Sara Bumbaugh told StaceyPageOnline.com that her father had “a great …read more.

[weaver_youtube 292PtxJFCZM rel=0] (Photo by Alyssa Richardson) The Walk-n-Wander outdoor exhibit that has long been anticipated was unveiled to a VIP crowd tonight. The exhibit, which is being described as an “urban outdoor art gallery,” features a total of 16 life-size, bronze statues throughout the downtown and Central Park areas and will be debuted to the …read more.

American rock band Blue Öyster Cult is headlining this year’s Classic Rock Concert in Warsaw’s Central Park. The concert is Friday, June 13. Hailing from Long Island, N.Y., the band is best known for hard rock favorites such as “Don’t Fear The Reaper,” “Godzilla,” and “Burnin’ For You.” Blue Öyster Cult has sold more than 24 …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] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel – Friday, June 6, part of the Free Park …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following press release was provided by the Wawasee Property Owners Association on June 5 and, since it was posted, has become the topic of much discussion. Unfortunately, the information provided was, according to the DNR, not all factual. The DNR and StaceyPageOnline.com have worked to clear up the confusion and misrepresentation this …read more.

The North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Department will host the fifth annual firefighters challenge at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the north end of the Mermaid Festival fairgrounds. Participants must be in full turn-out gear with SCBA to participate and are responsible for bringing their own gear and SCBA. This will be a timed event …read more.

Looking for a fun way to train your brain? StaceyPageOnline.com — in our continual quest to keep Kosciusko County informed and engaged — is now providing daily free crossword puzzles. Our readers are already raving about the puzzles, that change daily and provide a challenge that isn’t too easy, but not too difficult either. Complete the daily puzzle and …read more.

Article by Lora Kuhneck, On The Edge Student Reporter Edgewood Middle School What are your plans for this summer? Will you be taking a vacation or “stay-cation”? Either way, you ought to have fun. Edgewood students have contributed what they’re doing this summer to have fun. One student said that they might be going to …read more.

Formerly known as the Arthritis Walk, the Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s signature event to raise funds to prevent, control and cure the nation’s leading cause of disability. On Saturday, the event comes to Winona Lake. Several hundred residents are expected to participate in the 2014 local Walk to Cure Arthritis — …read more.

Local Oldies radio station WIOE will be streaming the 2014 Warsaw Community High School graduation ceremony live this Friday night. The live-stream event will begin at 7 p.m. and can be accessed at wioe.com. Friday night is also Warsaw’s First Friday event, so those who cannot attend graduation can still be sure to catch their favorite …read more.

Because of confusion, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission ended up tabling a preliminary plat request by Nifong Farms Holding during its regular monthly meeting Wednesday in Warsaw. Nifong Farms petitioned for 8.915 acres to be platted as an agricultural II subdivision on CR 875 West in Etna Township. The APC had considered rezoning the same land …read more.

Today is the last day of school for Warsaw Community Schools, and that means the free summer lunch program will begin on Monday. WCS is again participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children, 18 years of age and under, and to persons over 18 years who are …read more.

Article by Meredith Phipps,  On The Edge Student Reporter Edgewood Middle School We’ve all heard of classic books such as To Kill a Mockingbird and A Tale of two Cities, but once in a blue moon, a book is written in our time that can only be compared to the works of Harper Lee and Charles …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce is drawing closer to its annual golf outing, June 18, at Maxwelton Golf Club. This year’s event will include two tee times at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., with Chamber Executive Director Tammy Cotton set to gather golf teams preferred tee times soon. Golf outing task force chair Larry Biller stated …read more.

Dave Taylor first began collecting art many years ago, when he worked as a service technician for Rabb Water Systems. He found an original impressionistic painting at a garage sale. “That started my interest. It was a great painting. I realized then that I didn’t have to spend a lot of money for an original …read more.

The War on Drugs rages on. New “designer drugs” – synthetic cannabinoids and synthetic cathinones – are the latest drug craze to hit the U.S., and law enforcement have a new set of problems to deal with. Typical packaging of synthetic marijuana. (Photo courtesy of AAPCC) Synthetic pot, often referred to as “Spice,” “K2,” or …read more.

A summer fashion show and luncheon at the Oakwood Resort will benefit the Lakes Area Autism Network. Doors open at noon, and lunch will follow at 1 p.m. June 22. LAAN was created in January 2012 as a way to provide support and resources for all people living with autism. Families, caretakers and professionals in …read more.

Bourbon Police say three male juveniles are under investigation after they allegedly stole a Triton High School driver’s education car. According to Bourbon Officer Matt Geiger, at approximately 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, he observed the three juveniles coming from the car, which was found in a field near the school. The juveniles were apprehended and taken to …read more.

Thor Industries Inc. (NYSE: THO) today announced expansion plans for its Bison Coach subsidiary with the acquisition of a 55,000 square-foot production facility located on approximately 9 acres in Milford. In addition to the facility, the company also agreed to purchase approximately 20 acres of additional land that can be used for future expansion as …read more.

The Warsaw Inquiry Learning Lab (Mobile STEM Lab) will officially roll into Warsaw this summer sporting an eye catching design. The design (see above) was created by students in Kelly Morrow’s Visual Communication class at Warsaw Community High School. Karisa Clark, Joelle Scram, Drew Tomasik and Noemi Lopez brainstormed an idea for the design and spent …read more.

[weaver_youtube o9oLr8wQNto rel=0] UPDATE:  The Kosciusko County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team are continuing their investigation today into a Tuesday evening crash that injured five people, two of them seriously. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor. The head-on crash was reported shortly after 6 p.m. along County Farm Road, south of CR 350 South. Rescue personnel located five injured …read more.

Weather permitting, the city of Warsaw will begin its mosquito fogging program tomorrow evening, June 4.

Shana Patel of Pierceton will be competing for the title of Miss Indiana beginning June 15 in Zionsville. Three nights of preliminary competition for the titles of Miss Indiana and Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen 2014 will culminate in the final competition June 21. Fans, friends and family can help assure their favorite contestant secures a …read more.

The county approved a two-year contract for a new 911 service at this morning’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. The fee for Smart 911 is $3,000 up front with a two-year contract of $12,000 a year. Smart 911 was first proposed at the last commissioner’s meeting, however, the board wanted to obtain more information before making a …read more.

SYRACUSE – Navigating all of the adventures and stresses that is the high school experience often takes a moment of sound decision. Wawasee senior Katy Ashpole found herself at a crossroads, and one more tough decision had to be made before she graduates this weekend. Ashpole, tabbed as the 2014 Wawasee High School salutatorian for …read more.

On Tuesday, a part of the past in Syracuse was literally torn down. The south end of the building now used by Post 223 of the American Legion in Syracuse, 1806 S. Huntington St. (SR 13), was demolished by Don & Sons Excavating, Syracuse. Originally the building had been built in about the mid-1950s for …read more.

Kosciusko County Historical Society provided this photo of Don Nichols seated in his Soap Box Derby car No. 3 in 1939. The car was sponsored by Walter’s Drug Store. That year the derby was held on White’s Hill, the hill on Center Street in Warsaw where the Wagon Wheel is now located. Nichols still lives …read more.

The annual Mentone Egg Festival is being held this week with lots of events and fun planned for the 3-day event. It all starts Thursday with lots of entertainment, games, food and even a parade. Don’t miss out on the huge car, truck, motorcycle and tractor show, the flea market and craft vendors and more. …read more.

Kosciusko County Farmers Market is opening its mid-week night market tomorrow, June 4. The market will be open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Wednesday in the city hall plaza on Center Street in downtown Warsaw. The mid-week market will feature many of the same vendors who take part in the Saturday morning KCFM and …read more.

Sweetwater, a retailer of music instruments and audio equipment in the U.S., will present GearFest ‘14, a celebration of musicians and the instruments and equipment they use to make music, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 6, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at 5501 U.S. 30 W., Fort …read more.

Backyard chickens were not on the Warsaw Common Council agenda Monday night, but that did not stop James Bausch from telling the council exactly how disappointed he is in the council’s decision. Bausch first brought the idea of “urban hens” to the Warsaw Common Council in February. Since then, the Warsaw Plan Commission and the Common Council …read more.

The race for the State Representative District 22 seat will likely be a three-way contest come November. Warsaw resident Michael L. Stinfer, 34, a registered Republican, has decided to run as an Independent candidate on the ballot. Stinfer, a self-described “loving and fearing man of God,” is also a proud single father, a former United …read more.

Kodi Holle was the winner of the drawing for those students who had perfect attendance at Warsaw Community High School for this school year. The car was provided by The Car Company.

The free Central Park Concert Series will continue on Friday with blues group Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel. Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel was voted “Best Band in Indiana” in 2004 by the Slippery Noodle and is a regular performer at the Chicago House of Blues. They have also opened for the annual Blues & …read more.

In April 2014, Department of Labor data released indicates Kosciusko County has finally exceeded the pre-recessionary 2008 total employed number. In April 2014, 38,492 people were employed in the county, exceeding the 2008 monthly average of 38,486. Unemployment has fallen below the full employment metric of 5% to 4.1%. “This is great news for the County …read more.

School may just be ending, but it’s not too early to be thinking about the new immunization requirements for the 2014-2015 school year. Indiana State Department of Health is requiring all high school seniors to be vaccinated with a second dose of meningitis. Sixth graders will be required to get their first dose of meningitis and …read more.

The Final Four round is over and the final battle to find the Best Burger in Indiana’s Kosciusko County has begun. The two finalists were determined by a bracket contest on the Indiana’s Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau website. The top two are: the Hoe Burger from American Legion Post 253, North Webster; and …read more.

No one was hurt when a semi struck a passenger car on Lake City Highway in Warsaw early Monday afternoon. According to a Warsaw Police Department report, the crash happened at 1:01 p.m. at the Lake City Highway and East Center Street intersection when Rachna Parwani, 26, of Chicago, apparently disregarded a red light and turned …read more.

Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement after President Obama and the EPA proposed this morning that states be required under the Clean Air Act to reduce carbon emissions from existing power plants by 30 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. “Once again, the Obama Administration is advancing its anti-coal agenda without regard for the …read more.

An event long anticipated and expected to garner much attention throughout the summer is coming to Warsaw this week. On Thursday, the Walk n Wander display was debutted to a VIP crowd, and it’s being introduced to the public during tonight’s First Friday event. Also as part of this evening’s celebration, at 5:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial on …read more.

At 6:45 a.m. this morning, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a car accident involving two vehicles at the County Farm Road and 400 South intersection that led to a mother and her infant daughter being airlifted by Lutheran Air Ambulance. According to KCSD officials, when officers and emergency personnel arrived on scene they discovered …read more.

Just ahead of Sunday’s deadline, DePuy Orthopedics agreed to settle thousands of hip implant lawsuits. The decision will mean a pay-out of more than $2.5 million. The DePuy-made ASR hip implants were recalled in 2010 after it was determined that nearly 13 percent of the recipients had to undergo revision surgery within just 5 years …read more.

UPDATE: The Silver Alert issued yesterday for Thomas Sodano has been cancelled. This cancellation was requested by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department. For any additional information concerning this cancellation, contact the Allen County Sheriff at 260-449-3000.  The Allen County Sheriff is investigating the disappearance of an adult from Fort Wayne. Thomas Sodano is an 80-year-old white …read more.

Warsaw Community School Corporation will host  commencement at 7 p.m. Friday, June 6. Doors open at 6 p.m. and attendees must have a ticket to enter. Entrances are located through the Performing Arts Door and the west side of the Tiger Den. Handicap seating must be arranged prior to the ceremony and may be arranged …read more.

At the May meeting of the Winona Lake Town Council a smoking ordinance was discussed. During the course of the discussion electronic cigarettes were brought into the discussion. What became clear, as the discussion went on, was that the council and the citizens in attendance didn’t know much about these devices, ultimately the reason the …read more.

An antique walking stick capped with gold bands now hangs in the Jail Museum in Warsaw and holds a unique message of lasting love and marriage. Given as a 50th wedding anniversary gift to Calvin and Isabelle Beagle of Oswego in 1887, the cane became a cherished family heirloom that was handed down through generations of the …read more.

At 5:37 p.m. on Friday, May 30, emergency personnel responded to an accident located on Detroit Street near Anchorage Road in Warsaw. According to an accident report filed by Warsaw Police Department, Brian K. Duffield was traveling northbound on Detroit Street approaching the intersection when he proceeded through what he believed to be a yellow …read more.

Preregistration for all Warsaw Community Schools has been extended until June 20, 2014. Families that currently attend WCS are encouraged to preregister their children for the 2014-2015 school year. Preregistration can be accomplished using the WCS PowerSchool system. Log-in information was sent to families prior to spring break. However, if parents and/or guardians are in …read more.

Syracuse Police Department are investigating a robbery with a knife that occurred at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, May 29, in the 100 block of Medusa Street in Syracuse. According to police, Sean D. Strombeck, 29, of North Webster, was located in the 100 block of Medusa Street when he was approached by three males who assaulted …read more.

The Howlin’ Brothers – roots based and genre bending Readymade Recording artists – perform in Goshen tonight at Ignition Music with special guests Wilson’s Reservoir. The Brothers will no doubt be performing many songs from their brand new studio album, “Trouble.” Tickets are $20 for this all ages event.  Wilson’s Reservoir begins at 7:30pm, Howlin’ …read more.

UPDATE: North Webster Town Marshal Greg Church reports Douglas B. Walker, Jr., 32, Tidewater Trail, Fort Wayne, was driving a 2011 International box truck registered to Nestle Trans Corp., when an item fell off the dash, just prior to the accident. Walker told police he reached for the item and when he looked back up, …read more.

Article by Melissa Chapman, WCPL Cataloging Supervisor I must admit I wasn’t surprised when I heard early last week that a man has come forward claiming to know the identity of the infamous Zodiac Killer. Every few years someone comes forward with information on the identity of this boogeyman who terrorized San Francisco during the …read more.

A total of 724 registered runners and hundreds of spectators gathered to remember loved ones and fallen countrymen at the third annual Tracey Yeager Memorial 5K in Winona Lake on Monday. Steve Yeager, husband of the late Tracey Yeager and a Navy veteran himself, led a short Memorial Day ceremony in the moments preceding the starter’s …read more.

Jason Coleman, pictured here in a Facebook post, has resigned as Rochester’s chief of police amid a criminal investigation. There has been a new development in the case of Fulton Town Marshal Jason Coleman. As we first reported on May 12, Coleman appeared to be at the center of a criminal investigation and resigned his position …read more.

Today, Republic Records announced an unprecedented “lifetime” recording contract with JohnMellencamp. “The Voice of the Heartland” has touched the hearts and souls of music listeners and influenced American culture with enduring songs. He will release his 22nd full-length album this fall, “Plain Spoken,” a stunningly elegant and soul-searching gem. Republic Recordsco-founder and chief executive Monte Lipman commented, “Not only has he …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] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Central Park Island Vibe – Friday, May 30, part of the Free Park Concert Series Spike’s …read more.

The percentage of school students receiving either free or reduced price lunches is high in Kosciusko County and exceeds 50 percent in some schools. Boomerang Backpacks was created as a way to provide take home meals in backpacks for these students and to help eliminate food insecurity. Between Wawasee, Warsaw and Tippecanoe Valley schools, more …read more.

Reserved track seats for four of the hot performances in this summer’s concert series at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair go on sale Saturday morning, May 31. Reserved seats for all four shows will be $30, and are available at 8 a.m. at the door of the fair office at 17746-D CR 34, Goshen, or …read more.

Looking for a break in your day to escape the daily grind? Now, StaceyPageOnline.com is offering you an opportunity to take your mind off of your problems and focus on exercising the brain. Our daily free crossword puzzles offers a middle of the row challenge that isn’t too easy, but not too difficult either. Complete …read more.

Mantis Skate Park, located at 400 Little League Dr., in Boggs Industrial Park, will hold free skate clinics for various age groups on Saturday, June 7. Clinics will assist skaters in further developing their skills. Clinic times are from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for 3- to 5-year-olds; 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for 6- …read more.

From 1:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 2, the Fort Wayne A.I.D.S. Task Force will be offering free HIV testing at the Kosciusko County Health Department clinic. The clinic is located in Suite 160 of the K21 Health Services Pavilion at 1515 Provident Dr., Warsaw. No appointment needed for the testing and test results will be available in 20 …read more.

The Fulton County Animal Center is in a serious situation and needs to find loving homes for animals immediately. The center is completely full without a single case to spare. This spring has seen an influx in animals and the center is trying hard to get as many of them adopted in the next few …read more.

Information from the Drug Enforcement Administration finds that clandestine drug labs have infiltrated the entire state of Indiana, as well as much of the Midwest. Although the state saw a slight decrease in the number of drug labs found over the last 3 years, overall, federal government data shows northern Indiana and southern Michigan have an especially severe …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County: Aika is a 2-year old female Basenji mix. She is medium-sized dog with tan and brown markings with her tail curled over her back.  Aika is good with other dogs and children.  She is very curious, loves attention and likes …read more.

[weaver_youtube rPpCF1a7_Yo rel=0] A special tasting was held today of the final four burgers featured in the Kosciusko County Burger Wars. Five community judges were asked to sample the final four to choose their favorites from two burger brackets. The B-Mac Burger, from B-Mac’s on Buffalo in Warsaw, was named the victor against The Hoe Burger, from …read more.

South Bend, IN – Visit South Bend Mishawaka will be hosting the annual Tourism Awards Reception on Wednesday, May 28, from 4:30 to 6:00pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown South Bend. Twelve awards will be distributed to local hospitality industry professionals who continually strive to promote St. Joseph County as an attractive visitor …read more.

Atlanta-based hard rock band, Sevendust, will be passing through northern Indiana this weekend. The group will be playing Club Fever in South Bend on Friday, May 30, and Piere’s Entertainment Center in Fort Wayne on Saturday, May 31. Both shows at 7 p.m. In March, Sevendust announced the second leg of their “An Evening With …read more.

Warsaw Fire officials are currently on the scene of an electrical fire in the cafeteria of Cardinal Services at 504 N. Bay Dr., Warsaw. According to fire officials, the fire, which reportedly began from a microwave, is out at this time. The health department and Winona Lake Fire Department have been called to the scene. Further …read more.

The free Central Park Concert Series will continue on Friday with group Island Vibe. Island Vibe will treat the crowd to tunes from Jimmy Buffet feature reggae style and steel drums. All concerts take place in Central Park Plaza from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A full concert line-up is available in the 2014 Recreation Guide. …read more.

Two businesses occupying the Town and Country Mercantile, at 3753 N. CR 900 W., Cromwell, were destroyed by fire late Sunday afternoon. The strip mall was home to Jacobs Pizzeria and a Marathon mini-mart. An investigation into the fire is being conducted by the Noble County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office. Sparta …read more.

Indiana State Police say the driver of a Wawasee Community School bus ran a red light causing this morning’s crash with a dump truck in Marshall County. The report, provided by ISP, indicates Patricia Myers, 59, of Syracuse, was driving the school bus westbound on U.S. 30 and failed to notice the red light, pulling …read more.

Two locations selling accessory buildings were granted the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals nod of approval last night. The variances for both locations, both in areas zoned Commercial-2, were unanimously approved. One, for Wade Frauhiger, will allow for the outdoor sales on a now vacant lot on Lake Street. The area is on the curve …read more.

The Hoffert family stands in front of the Warsaw Community School Corporation administration building. Hoffert is married to Rachael, who works as a professor at Grace College. The couple has three children: Ryan, third grade; Robinson, first grade; and Roosevelt, 2 years old. The Warsaw Community School Board met today for a special, public meeting …read more.

The Hoosier Lakes Radio Club and Walgreens are sponsoring a Weather Radio Programming Event on Saturday, May 31. Anyone needing help programming their Weather Alert Radio may bring it to the Warsaw Walgreens location from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday. Members of the radio club will be on hand to help.

A Pierceton man was arrested Tuesday, for allegedly selling marijuana to undercover Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers. Raymond Manuel Ramos, 20, Pierceton, was arrested and preliminarily charged with felony dealing marijuana on Tuesday at approximately 1:11 p.m. Kosciusko County D.T.F. Officers stated that undercover units had made previous purchases of marijuana from Ramos. Ramos …read more.

Syracuse Park Foundation board approved accepting a donation from an anonymous donor to pay for an executive director’s salary for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Mike Buhrt, trail committee chairman, explained a sub-committee has come up with a job description and the trail committee would like to have a …read more.

By Kim Waggoner RN Waggoner Health, Etna Green Have you ever heard yourself say things like, “Well, all the women in my family are overweight.” “All the men in our family had heart attacks by age 50.” “Oh well, you only live once, I’m going to die from something, why not eat whatever I want?” …read more.

It may be the “Year of the Coliseum” at this year’s Indiana State Fair, but the Coliseum won’t be the only fair venue offering nationally known, chart-topping artists during its run Aug. 1–17. In fact, the Free Stage has a wide variety of performers every day of the fair beginning with critically acclaimed Beatles tribute …read more.

A startling discovery was made by Dennis Spearman after the snow melted from Syracuse Cemetery. Bronze markers had disappeared. Spearman, caretaker of Syracuse Cemetery, notified the cemetery board in April that the bronze plaque next to the burial site of Samuel Crosson was missing. The plaque, purchased by several women’s organizations, was dedicated in 1987 …read more.

Acting on a request from State Representative Terri J. Austin (D-Anderson), Indiana lawmakers are set to spend part of this interim examining ways the state can assist and partner in the continued growth and success of Indiana’s medical device industry, which employs more than 20,000 Hoosiers and generates more than $10 billion in revenue annually. …read more.

Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its annual Kids Fishing Derby once again. It will be held at Municipal Park (Center Lake Beach), this Saturday, May 31. The program will begin at 8 a.m. and finish at 11:30 a.m. The event is completely free and open to any child ages 3 years to 16 …read more.

Initially arrested for rape, a B felony charge of sexual misconduct with a minor has been filed against Juan Ramon Juarez, 21, of Warsaw. A probable cause affidavit filed in the case indicates that a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy was called to Green Acres Mobile Home Park on Monday to investigate a battery and possible …read more.

Kosciusko Cares is looking for some area teens to appear in a music video being made locally this summer. Kosciusko area teens are asked to join and get involved in the video. Talents sought include actors, actresses, dancers, athletes, gamers, wizards and more. Be a part of the music video crew or the talents to …read more.

Every year, for the past several years, the Harrison Elementary first-graders have gone to the Winona Lake Park for their year-end field trip. The field trip was the idea of Harrison Elementary first-grade teacher, Renae Garber. Garber lost a 6-month battle to melanoma on March 21, 2014. Winona Lake Parks Director Holly Hummitch approached Rebekah Allebach …read more.

A 51-year-old Warsaw woman was arrested Friday, May 23, by undercover Warsaw Police Department narcotics officers after allegedly selling methamphetamine to the officers. According to a police report released by the Warsaw Police Department this morning, at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, Sherry L. Brooks was stopped for a traffic stop following an undercover purchase of …read more.

SYRACUSE, Ind. — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident on Syracuse Lake which resulted in one person being arrested. Around 6 p.m. Monday evening, Indiana Conservation Officers received a call from Syracuse Police regarding a sunken boat at the public access site on Syracuse Lake. Johnathan Heckaman, 33, of Syracuse, was subsequently arrested after he sunk his own …read more.

[weaver_youtube gGM7wBXFJLg rel=0] From North to South and East to West, Memorial Day ceremonies were held throughout Kosciusko County today as hundreds paid tribute to the men and women who fought and died for our freedom. Parades were held in Leesburg, Milford, North Webster, Pierceton and Syracuse and veterans organizations from every community held memorial services …read more.

UPDATE: A Claypool man was transported to Lutheran Hospital via helicopter Monday afternoon after having his arm severed in a farm/mowing accident. According to Sgt. Chad Hill of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, officers responded to a 911 call at 1:18 p.m. Upon their arrival at 7710 S. 300 E., Claypool, they located Bill L. Linn, …read more.

LEITERS FORD, Ind. – Indiana State Police are investigating an incident early Sunday morning that has claimed the life of a Rochester man. According to a press release, at approximately 1:44 a.m. Sunday, officers from the Indiana State Police and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Leiters Ford Tavern, at 5 N. Main St. …read more.

A Syracuse man has died from injuries he sustained Wednesday evening during a motorcycle crash in near Syracuse. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was notified this morning by the Allen County Coroner’s Office that Daniel List, 56, of Syracuse, passed away on May 24 as a result of head injuries that he had sustained in a May …read more.