The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® will host its 21st Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, June 9, at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club in Leesburg. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® Children’s Charities including three annual $1,000 College Scholarships and “Boots for Scholars.” The festivities will begin with a luncheon …read more.

By RICK BRADLEY SFC U.S. Army (retired-disabled) The month of May reminds me of sunshine; of beautiful spring flowers of all shapes and sizes, each with its own special sweet scented fragrance. It reminds me of a beautifully cultivated neighborhood of home gardens sprouting with an assortment of vegetables, ornamental shrubs, and trees; and of …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following letter was provided by the American Legion National Headquarters in honor of Memorial Day.) Myles Eckert was excited when he found a $20 bill in the parking lot of an Ohio Cracker Barrel recently. The 8-year-old boy planned to buy a Lego video game with his unexpected windfall. But fate took …read more.

Milford Fest is happening all day today in the small northern Kosciusko County town of Milford. This morning, the Cutie King and Queen Contest was held. The winning court included King Oliver Patton, Queen Brookelynn Penrod, Prince Bentley Anacleto and Princess Mia Brown. Ron Baumgartner and Jacquie Beer were crowned Senior King and Queen at …read more.

The 3rd Annual Tracey Yeager Memorial 5K Run/Walk is set for 9:30 a.m. at Winona Lake Park on Memorial Day. Already, over 600 people area signed up to participate, but others can still register on Monday morning. Race day check in and registration will be from 8 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. at the Senior Center …read more.

At the joint Kosciusko County Council/Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting, held Thursday night, it was reported that the disbursements of the county’s operating funds have exceeded annual receipts. Earlier today, we reported that enactment of a wheel tax will most likely be voted on at the Kosciusko County Council’s Thursday, June 12, meeting. The new tax would …read more.

Dan Warren, 44, of Leesburg, was sentenced this week in federal court to serve 2 years supervised probation and to pay $22,030.25 in restitution after pleading guilty to the felony offense of theft of government property. According to documents filed in this case, from approximately February 2010 through October 2011, Warren applied for and received …read more.

[weaver_youtube p9ITYBSa_5s rel=0] Guests young and old alike filed in yesterday evening at Lincoln Elementary to visit the bi-annual County Fair. A total of 19 students in the third and fourth grades gifted and talented program at Lincoln researched various counties in Indiana and prepared presentations, maps, poems, booths and treats for visitors to enjoy during …read more.

The annual art show at Wawasee High School will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 30, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Artwork will be displayed in the surge area near the auditorium of the high school and seniors will have their work on display in the Learning Resources …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert has a new addition to the sheriff department’s roster.  Roberto Martinez recently replaced a vacancy within the Sheriff’s Department Jail Confinement division. Martinez was initially an Ivy Tech (Warsaw) intern student working in the jail division last summer, until his recent hiring. During his internship, he was able to successfully …read more.

A garage sale to help a mission to Haiti and help people right here in Kosciusko County is being held this holiday weekend in Warsaw. The 4th annual Allowing Christ to Shine’s Garage Sale is set for Monday, May 26. We have been able to give away hundreds of turkeys for families over thanksgiving, helped our local …read more.

At the Kosciusko County Council meeting on Thursday, May 8, Kosciusko County Commissioner Ron Truex came before the council to express that Kosciusko County was in dire straits financially. Umbaugh, a financial advisory firm out of Indianapolis, has been working with the county to identify problem areas in the budget and recommend strategies to rectify …read more.

Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff Monday in honor of Memorial Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 26. Governor Pence also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice …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. We have a listing of all the local Memorial Day Events HERE. Warsaw Central Park The …read more.

Though it seems people were quick to cast stones at the owner of a Syracuse home allegedly overrun by cats, Brittney Shepherd said there was only one group that came forward in an effort to offer assistance. The salon team of Babes & Combs have contacted Gayle Benson-Sauers and are working with her and her …read more.

Wolverine Packing Company, a Detroit, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 1.8 million pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The announcement was made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The ground beef products were produced between March 31, 2014, and April 18, 2014. The FSIS named five …read more.

Zimmer (NYSE:ZMH) President and CEO David Dvorak is looking to avoid layoffs as much as possible following the pending mega-merger with long-time rival Biomet. According to a report by MassDevice, Zimmer, which is poised to become the second largest player in the orthopedics space by absorbing Biomet, plans to keep the entire sales force for both companies. …read more.

In observance of Memorial Day, the city of Warsaw offices will be closed Monday, May 26. Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, May 27. All other routes remain the same. As a reminder, all trash needs to be out by 7 a.m., bagged and placed in a container no larger than 32 …read more.

The abnormally cold winter we had means ticks will be worse this year than we have seen in quite some time. Because ticks spend the winter deep in the soil that is not usually affected by the cold, they have had more time to breed and that means they are now out in force. Ticks, …read more.

Principal Troy Akers, of Warsaw Community High School, is proud to announce the names of the valedictorian and salutatorian from the Class of 2014. The Valedictorian is awarded to Mr. Grant Carlson. Grant is the son of Steve and Amy Carlson. Grant plans to attend Grace College and major in Health Sciences. The Salutatorian is …read more.

Update: The drivers involved in the accident were Edgar V. Nordstrom, 84, of Lilac Lane in Warsaw, and Elinor R. Hurd, 27, of Tippecanoe Street in Warsaw. Warsaw Police Department determined that Nordstrom and Hurd approached the intersection of Center Street and Bronson street at the same time. Hurd attempted to turn left through the …read more.

The Warsaw Church of God has been serving the community for one century. Beginning in John Schrock’s Market Street home 100 years ago, the church has been at its current location on Rozella Road since 1975. Over its 100 year history, 16 men have pastored the evolving congregation. Current Sunday attendance is around 120 people. …read more.

Awesome. By literal definition the word is an adjective meaning “an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear.” But to one Cromwell man, the word has much more meaning and he is hoping to spread that meaning far and wide. Although he chooses to remain anonymous, the young man wants to share his story in …read more.

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

NOBLESVILLE – The summer 2014 calendar at Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville is packed with great acts. RASCAL FLATTS With Special Guests:  Sheryl Crow, Gloriana / Saturday, May 17 @ Klipsch Music Center TIM MCGRAW With Special Guests:  Kip Moore, Cassadee Pope, Saturday, June 7 @ Klipsch Music Center BACKSTREET BOYS, With Special Guest: Avril …read more.

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. – Diamond-certified album holder Journey and one of rock music’s all-time greats, the Steve Miller Band, kicked off the 2014 summer tour on May 15 at the Sleep Train Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, Calif. with special guest Tower of Power. The tour brings two of the iconic groups that helped define the “San …read more.

At the meeting of the Warsaw Park Board on May 20, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer stopped by to get input on a revitalization project in the downtown area. “We’re just exploring right now what kind of development might work on Buffalo Street,” said Thallemer, referring to a project that would link the downtown area with …read more.

On Monday, May 26, the small Enchanted Hills community in Cromwell will again make media headlines when the tragic story of a senseless murder is investigated in a Lifetime Movie Network special. LMN was granted “unprecedented access” to Paul Gingerich and Colt Lundy who were 12 and 15 respectively when they shot and killed Lundy’s …read more.

By SGT. CHAD HILL Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department A Syracuse man was critically injured Wednesday evening after his motorcycle crashed into a vehicle pulling a trailer in northern Kosciusko County. At approximately 6:35 p.m., the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and emergency personnel responded to a 9-1-1 report of a motor vehicle crash in the area …read more.

Nick Deeter’s vision in 2007 was to start a new orthopedic company that focused on a challenging and forgotten part of the market: children. With strong management and financial backing, OrthoPediatrics has become the leading children’s orthopedic company in the world, and it is located in Warsaw. These successes resulted in a recently announced $37 …read more.

Several Memorial Day events are planned throughout Kosciusko County. The following are the events planned for each town: Leesburg The Leesburg community will have a Memorial Day parade and service Monday, May 26. The Boy Scouts will begin events with a flag-raising ceremony before the parade at the town hall. Parade participants are asked to …read more.

  Ashley Coleman and her mother, Stephanie Hall, both of Warsaw, are heartbroken over a mistake that has cost her family a precious heirloom. Sometime last Thursday, Friday or Saturday, Coleman’s grandparents held a garage sale. In the sale, a purple tricycle was inadvertently sold. Almost immediately the family began pleading on social media for the …read more.

In previous Winona Lake Town Council meetings, recommendations for ordinances regarding skateboards and smoking have been raised. Both ordinances were discussed at length at the council’s May 20 meeting. The skateboard ordinance was originally recommended by Winona Lake Police Chief of Police Paul Schmitt at the April town council meeting, citing concern for the safety …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library’s adult and teen summer reading programs run June 2 to July 18. Participants can register through June 30. This year’s adult theme is Literary Elements and the teen theme is Spark a Reaction. Participants receive a small prize or ticket every 500 pages read. Audiobooks and ebooks can also be used. …read more.

A number of matters pertaining to the Limitless Park in Winona Lake were brought up at the Winona Lake Town Council meeting on Tuesday night. Erin Porter, Winona Lake Limitless Park committee chair, presented the council with a new master plan. Porter stated the preparations for the park, which is estimated to cost $1.5 million, were …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved amending the noise ordinance during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The ordinance now reads: The following acts are declared to be violation with the exceptions listed in each category. A) Loud, continuous noises generally. The making of or continuing or causing or aiding to be made or continued, any loud, …read more.

In the space of a few minutes, Syracuse Town Council had moved through a good chunk of its agenda during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The council approved an annexation ordinance for Robert Wicker and Paula Kehr-Wicker to have their Fox Run Drive home annexed into the town. The council approved an appropriation of …read more.

North Webster Town Council set the date for the sewer rate hearing at its monthly meeting Tuesday. The proposed rate is $48 per individual residential customer. That is an increase of 31.25 percent. The hearing will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at the North Webster Community Center. The increase will not only bring …read more.

An Indiana State Police Trooper on routine patrol came across a disabled vehicle near Leesburg late Monday night and found a man wanted for a serious felony. Steven Garrett, 37, of Elkhart, skipped out on his sentencing last month in Elkhart Superior Court 3 after pleading guilty to a Class A felony charge of dealing …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kosciusko County until 1:15 a.m. The storm was tracking from a path southwest of Bourbon at 35 mph and is bringing 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail. Locations in the path of the storm include Etna Green, Hoffman Lake, Atwood, Hastings, Clunette, Monoquet and …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an ATV accident that happened near the Barbee Chain of Lakes this evening. ICO Nathan Hooley investigated the accident that resulted in a severe arm injury to David Fugate, 51, of Warsaw. According to Hooley, Fugate was riding an ATV at approximately 8 p.m. Tuesday night on McKenna Road. Fugate …read more.

[weaver_youtube Ctmd7Ogv4f4 rel=0] When Harrison Elementary School second-grade teacher Rick Glass first began meeting with students during lunch in the fall, a total of 9 knowledge-hungry pupils comprised the Harrison Elementary Junior Astronomical Society. As word spread, the club grew in size tremendously. Today, over 40 students meet every other Monday after school to study the stars …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A new popular culture convention, Indy PopCon, will be held in the Indiana Convention Center from May 30 – June 1 and attendees from all over the Midwest are invited to celebrate comic books, video games, television and movie entertainment and Internet culture. Pop Con LLC, a new business founded by a …read more.

The Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Establishments awarded the Certificate of Excellence are located all …read more.

Is it cruelty to animals? Are laws being violated when cats are left without human contact? Why won’t authorities do anything? Who should be contacted? Neighbors of a home at 904 N. Mill St. in Syracuse are bringing to the public’s a matter of a large number of felines being left alone inside the residence. …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officer Matthew Maher has begun his career with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division with his assignment to Kosciusko County. Officer Maher graduated from the 33rd Indiana Conservation Officers recruit school in July 2013. He then attended the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and gradutated from their 201st class in March …read more.

The Commodore for the 53rd Annual Lake Wawasee Flotilla has officially been named. Ian Rolland, a native of Fort Wayne and a resident of Lake Wawasee, was selected because of his dedication to serving the Wawasee community. “I’m really looking forward to riding in the Flotilla,” Rolland said. He will lead the “Get Your Game On”-themed …read more.

Manufacturing methamphetamine in his North Webster apartment with a young child present has landed a man in jail. At around 7 a.m. this morning, Warsaw Police Narcotics officers arrested Steven Lynn Iden II, 34, after he was found cooking meth his 9-year-old child in the apartment. According to a press release, Iden sold meth to …read more.

Today WorkOne and supporters invited members of the public to support young Hoosiers who are engaged in learning and building their skills to earn a better future after dropping out of high school. Individuals of all ages gathered at Warsaw’s Central Park to walk to raise awareness to Northern Indiana’s ongoing dropout recovery program, a strategic …read more.

In an effort to better serve the public, Kosciusko County Commissioners heard of a new 911 service Tuesday. Called Smart 911, the service is a national database providing more information than a regular 911 call. The cost of the service is $12,000 a year, with a $3,000 implementation fee the first year. David Rosenberry, director …read more.

Mike Buhrt, chairman of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee, announced a local family has come forward willing to hire a director for the trail system for two years. The announcement was made during the trail committee’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. Buhrt explained a sub-committee of the trail committee met and created a job description. The …read more.

UPDATE: The road was reopened approximately 40 minutes after the incident. A semi lost part of its load at Center and Detroit streets in downtown Warsaw. The fire department was on scene and assisted with clean-up, but the area is mostly closed to traffic while the area is cleaned up. Reportedly lost from the truck …read more.

Center Lake and Pike Lake beaches in Warsaw will open for the season beginning Saturday. This weekend is also Memorial Day weekend which marks the official start of the summer season. Lifeguards hours for the Warsaw beaches will be from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekends, weather …read more.

The Install. Inspect. Protect. Campaign is part of the U.S. Fire Administration’s effort to reduce fire deaths and injuries across the nation by urging residents to install smoke alarms in their homes and inspect and maintain them on a regular basis. Working smoke alarms and sprinklers save lives. Statistics show that, each year in the U.S., about …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will kick off the free Central Park Concert Series on Friday with Motown rock and roll group The Infatuations. The Infatuations bring Detroit’s infectious, energetic rock and roll to every show, with a little soul and R&B mixed in. All concerts take place in Central Park Plaza from 7 p.m. …read more.

UPDATE: A 19-year-old North Webster man reportedly fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle which resulted in a head-on collision near Pierceton last night. It happened at 10:45 p.m. on SR 13 just south of CR 150 North. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies who investigated the crash, Cody Stuckman, 19, was southbound, …read more.

After three votes on an ordinance that would have allowed urban chickens in the city limits of Warsaw, the Common Council aptly cracked all hopes of those who wanted to raise their own hens. For the third time, the matter was presented to the council and it was at-large councilwoman Cindy Dobbins who was the …read more.

As part of National Safe Boating week — May 17-23 — Indiana Conservation Officers are offering Indiana boaters useful tips for an enjoyable and safe summer on the water. Conservation Officers, who will be patrolling Indiana waterways this summer, are encouraging boaters to become familiar with state boating laws and to follow these safety tips: …read more.

It’s almost time for the 2nd Annual Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Experience at the Oakwood Inn in Syracuse. The experience includes a sampling of award winning wines, cheeses and chocolates along with chef created culinary creations. The event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 30. In addition to the excellent food and …read more.

Warsaw and Nappanee Police officers made two unrelated arrests recently, both stemming from domestic disputes that escalated into severe criminal offenses. In the first case, Terry Lee Morrisett, 33, of 425 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, was arrested yesterday on two Class D felony charges of criminal confinement and strangulation and a Class A misdemeanor battery pertaining to …read more.

A public safety concern in Mentone closed down a portion of SR 25 on Friday night and ultimately landed two women in jail on drug charges. According to Mentone Police Chief James Eades, the police were notified Friday of the manufacturing of methamphetamine that had been going on in a home at 504 W. Main St. in Mentone. A Mentone …read more.

Kick off the summer season with an evening of laughter as Main on Main Improv Troupe will be performing a FREE live comedy improv show at the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27. Trained by filmmaker and actress Jessica Hardy, the group has been performing together since 2012, creating live improvised …read more.

The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® will host its 21st Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, June 9, at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club, Leesburg. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® Children’s Charities, including three annual $1,000 College Scholarships and “Boots for Scholars.” The festivities will begin with a luncheon from …read more.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Comcast is rolling out more than 80,000 Xfinity WiFi hotspots in Indiana this month. Fort Wayne will be the first market in the Hoosier spot to launch this new service by lighting up 13,000 hotspots by early summer. The communities of Lafayette, Bloomington, Kokomo and Indianapolis will also launch in the coming …read more.

The Kosciusko “Spirit of 45” Committee is planning a roll call of all living World War II Veterans in Kosciusko County. The Roll Call, presentation of thanks and group picture will be conducted at 5:45 p.m. First Friday, June 6, at the corner of Buffalo and Center streets and the committee is currently looking for …read more.

Preparations for Kosciusko County 6th Annual fundraiser for Heartline Pregnancy Center are underway for the July 19 event. Registration for the Russ Spangle Ride For Life begins at 9 a.m. the Saturday, July 19, ride and blessing of bikes begins at 11 a.m. The cost is $20 per rider and $30 for double riders. This …read more.

The Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office has just released information on a Cromwell man arrested Thursday for two counts of Class A felony child molesting. Robert Dwayne Dominy, 43, of 9980 E. King Arthur Trl., Cromwell, was being held in the Kosciusko County Jail without bond after he was accused of having sexual intercourse with a 9-year-old child. …read more.

Get ready for Milford Fest next weekend. The festival, sponsored by Milford Lions Club and local area businesses, is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 24. An all-day event, Milford Fest will feature free carnival rides for children, a car and motorcycle show, a cutie contest, and the king and queen coronation. There …read more.

Mentone Fire and EMS and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a reported motorcycle accident involving a deer at 2571 S. SR 19. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, at 12:12 p.m. Sunday Gerald L. Troyer, 60, of Nappanee, was traveling on SR 19 when he struck deer. The impact caused Troyer to lose control …read more.

[weaver_youtube m0firNPfUuo rel=0]     The 2014 Relay for Life: Kosciusko County started officially at 3 p.m. today and will continue until 9 a.m. Sunday at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Hundreds attended the opening ceremonies Saturday afternoon under skies that threatened rain, but quickly moved on to sunny skies. “Cancer doesn’t stop because of rain. …read more.

  Cool weather and rain Friday evening didn’t hinder the kick-off at the 11th annual Fat & Skinny Tire Fest held in Warsaw and Winona Lake. Events continued today under sunshine with a few cloudy moments and bits of rain. If you didn’t make it out for events today, Sunday will bring more events and …read more.

UPDATE: Unofficially we have heard that a machine caught fire, sending smoke throughout the building. Warsaw Fire Department with engine and ladder assistance from Winona Lake are heading to Zimmer Plant 5, 1800 West Center St., Warsaw, for a smoke investigation. Initial reports are there is smoke in the building. We will have further information …read more.

Rainy and chilly weather made it feel more like March than past the midpoint of May, but the 26th annual Wawasee Kiwanis Cruisin’ Cuse car show went on as planned in Syracuse Saturday. Because of the weather, the number of cars for the show was considerably below normal. Classic rides were on display in the …read more.

[weaver_youtube e7UebNHHM4s rel=0] The fifth graders at North Webster Elementary put on their annual wax museum presentations on Friday, May 16. In its 11th year, these presentations are the culmination of everything the students have been working on all year. “I like the way it brings everything together: writing, history, research,” said Mitch Willaman, a fifth …read more.

Multi-Township EMS and Leesburg Fire Department are responding to a one vehicle accident, where the vehicle has rolled over. A utility pole has been snapped near the top. The accident is reported at CR 450N east of CR 375E. Initial reports indicate two females are injured, one with a possible broken finger, another with facial …read more.

(Photo provided) On Wednesday, May 7, Travis Marsh, a lieutenant with Milford Police Department, announced his run for sheriff of Kosciusko County as an independent candidate (see related). According to Marsh, though he has served as a Republican town council member on North Webster Town Council in the past, his run and potential tenure as sheriff …read more.

A fire in downtown South Bend is being blamed on mail delivery interruptions locally. According to WSBT-TV, an underground vault caught fire around midnight last night. The fire has caused power outages in most of downtown South Bend and AEP is estimating it could be as late as Sunday evening before all power is restored. The result of …read more.

Laci Rae Harper A home video showing two starving puppies launched a criminal investigation that wrapped today with the sentencing of the woman who admitted to the crime. Laci Harper, 27, of Burket, initially denied starving her two German Shepherd puppies insisting the dogs were being cared for. Instead, she told StaceyPageOnline.com in September 2013 …read more.

From 1960 to 1968, The Andy Griffith Show reigned superior on the CBS network as one of America’s best sitcoms. Never dropping lower than seventh in the Nielsen Ratings, it has even made TV Guide’s rankings as the ninth best show in TV history. This weekend, the small community of Danville, Ind., will host its first …read more.

Two cases were heard at the regular meeting of Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday. One was approved and one denied. Swiss Perfection’s petition for a variance to allow 600 square feet of signage, where 200 square feet is allowed by ordinance, was approved. The property is located at 100 S. Huntington St. RE/MAX Realty …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. We have a listing of all the local Memorial Day Events here. Warsaw Warsaw Community High …read more.

TV personalities will be visiting Warsaw this weekend for the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club’s 5th annual City of Lakes Cruise-In on the courthouse square. Jason and Lonnie Childress, owners of Gateway Classic Mustang in St. Louis, Mo., will be special guests of Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club Members Rusty and Tammy Meier at the Sunday, May 18 event.  …read more.

Kosciusko County Treasurer Sue Ann Mitchell was elected District President of the Association of Indiana Counties Northeast District during the annual meeting in DeKalb County last month. “I am pleased to serve as the Northeast District President of the Association of Indiana Counties,” Mitchell said. “I have been a cheerleader for the AIC for many …read more.

Remember the excitement of the soap box derby races held each year in Warsaw on the Indiana Street hill leading down to Center Lake? Many long days of preparation went into the construction of the cars by boys 9 to 15 years old. On race day hundreds of people lined the street to cheer for …read more.

The board of directors for the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum Inc. recently met to finalize plans for summer activities. On the agenda was a Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser. Pre-paid orders will be picked up Friday, June 6, at the food tent in downtown Mentone during the Egg Festival. It was voted to continue the …read more.

Plenty of hot wheels will be rolling into Syracuse May 16-17 for this year’s Cruisin’ Cuse Car Show, sponsored by the Wawasee Kiwanis Club. To kick off the festivities Friday night, hundreds of antique, classic and contemporary automotive beauties will pack Main Street in the town’s most spectator-friendly traffic jam of the year. In addition, …read more.

Kosciusko County’s Burger Wars are heating up! Tomorrow begins voting on the Top 8 burgers, as decided on by the public. Narrowed down from 23 competitors, the finalists are as follows: The Hoe Burger by the American Legion 253 The B-Mac Burger by B-Macs on Buffalo The Outrigger by Channel Marker The Three Cheese Mushroom …read more.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of May. The project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI: Taskforce Indiana is a year-long statewide project aimed at reducing …read more.

Susan Karczewski uploaded her first YouTube video during this past year. Within four months, the demonstration on how to make a wire wrapped pendant necklace had garnered over 20,000 views. “I had always wanted to do a book on jewelry making,” said Karczewski, who has been teaching jewelry making techniques for over 20 years at both …read more.

The third and final presentation of an ordinance that would allow the raising of domestic hens in the city limits of Warsaw is to take place Monday night. Warsaw Common Council is set to take what should be a final vote on the issue during the 7 p.m. meeting Monday night. In the last two meetings, the decision …read more.

Community leaders, business leaders and Warsaw Community School administration, staff and even students met Wednesday at the Russell Center in Winona Lake to review the school corporation strategic plan and progress as well as to discuss the future of WCS and its leadership. The event, which ran from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. was lead …read more.

Kim Waggoner will be among the survivors who will share her incredible story of beating cancer during Saturday’s Relay For Life in Warsaw. “In late 2009 I noticed some lymph nodes swelling,” she said. “My doctor ran some simple blood tests and they came back ok. I was a nurse in our local ER and …read more.

Beginning today, the Indiana Statewide 911 Board, working with several county 911 authorities, announced that public safety has taken a major move forward. Through Indiana’s strong, coordinated approach to public safety, local 911 centers across the state are now providing the public with access to 911 through the use of text messaging from their wireless …read more.

Starting June 2 the Eagles Theatre in downtown Wabash will be offering its fourth summer of Free Movie Mondays. Every Monday at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. from June 2 to Aug. 4, movie-goers can take in a family-friendly film for free as a part of Free Movie Mondays programming. The series is …read more.

Mildred L. Francis As the investigation into alleged wrong-doing by former Warsaw Street Superintendent Lacy Francis continues, his wife has now been arrested and charged in connection with the crime. Mildred “Millie” Francis, 56, was taken into custody Tuesday on six Class D felony charges of money laundering. The investigation into the theft of approximately …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools has announced plans to participate 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 enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Free meals will be provided to …read more.

Yesterday during the Warsaw Community School Corporation’s monthly board work session, the school board reviewed the the possible renovation of a human resources space located at the school corporation’s main office at 1 Administration Drive, Warsaw, as well as the purchase of a new entertainment system for the baseball field. Future WCS Superintendent and current Assistant Superintendent …read more.

Indiana Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff tomorrow in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. The day honors federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. President Obama signed a proclamation ordering flags nationwide to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, May 15. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools announced 2 weeks ago that David Hoffert, current assistant superintendent and chief academic officer, will be the new Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1 (see related). Yesterday, during the WCS board work session, the board allowed the public the opportunity to offer any objections or supportive feedback for the proposed contract for Hoffert …read more.

Award-winning Elvis tribute artist Doug Church will provide the entertainment for the annual dinner benefiting the Frantz L. Dantzler Friends For Life Fund on June 2. The dinner will be held at Parisi’s Italian Restaurant in South Bend. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the dinner and program at 7 p.m. …read more.