Kosciusko’s Got Talent winners Plaxton & the Void have been quietly working away on a new album since last fall. But with the new album nearly completed, the band is ready to bring it’s new songs to the public with a a couple of shows on April 19. First, the band will be helping the Wooden Nickel …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, April 18, through Thursday, April 24. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Captain America: The Winter Soldier (3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows …read more.

A petition for a variance for Eastlake Athletic Club was approved at the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Thursday. The case was the sole item on the agenda. The club’s co-owner, Jason Evers, requested a variance to allow the change and alteration to a previously granted variance by allowing two permitted commercial uses to …read more.

Here is the event 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 Hansen’s Eastlake Skating Rink Lake City Roller Dolls are having their first home bout of …read more.

A total of $650,000 is being sought through grants so the city of Warsaw can begin construction on two new bike/pedestrian sidepaths. Both projects are part of the city’s Ride+Walk initiative. The first will be on East Market Street from Argonne Road to Bronson Street. The second, along CR 300 North from Shelden Street to Polk …read more.

Sometime late Wednesday afternoon city officials were notified of a potential looming problem along Hickory Street and the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks. City crews located a sinkhole along the railroad tracks on Hickory Street. To the common person, it simply resembles a large pothole, but stormwater coordinator Theresa Sailor said the problem lies 19 feet …read more.

Dear Editor, We have known Rebecca Kubacki for many years. Rebecca has worked tirelessly to raise much needed money to benefit the Red Cross, Cardinal Center, Biblical Gardens and other organizations. She was named Warsaw’s Woman of the Year for her commitment to serving others. When she decided to run for office, her motivation was …read more.

Yesterday, the Indiana Department of Education released graduation rate data for the 2012-2013 school year. Locally, graduation rates did not fare so well. Out of eight area high schools, only two showed an improvement in overall graduation scores, with the other five showing notable declines and one school showing no change. Tippecanoe Valley High School, …read more.

The Kosciusko County Bar Association and Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce are presenting a Judicial Candidates Forum. That event will offer all candidates seeking judicial seats an opportunity to tell the public about their qualifications and experiences. The Judicial Candidates Forum will be held in Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw from 7 p.m. to …read more.

An organizational meeting for those wanting to get involved in local community theatre in Warsaw will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 19, in Meeting Room A of the Warsaw Community Public Library. The meeting will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. The meeting is open to the public and all ages are invited to …read more.

Aubrey Coy The Syracuse woman who led Michigan police on a high speed chase after abducting her 5-year-old daughter from a supervised visitation lost her parenting rights approximately a year ago. But at least one family member said she would never knowingly put her daughter in danger. Police have confirmed that Aubrey Coy, 34, was …read more.

(UPDATE: Shortly after our posting, Brady Myers was taken to his grandparents home by friends. He has since been reunited with his parents.) The parents of a 15-year-old boy are hoping for the public’s help in bringing their son home. Brady Myers was last seen at 9 p.m. Tuesday night on 900 South, Larwill. Myers …read more.

“The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show” will perform at the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend at 8 p.m. Friday, June 20. Having performed to over one million fans around the world since its first show in Liverpool, England, in January 2011, Brit Floyd returns to North America to perform a stunning new chronological …read more.

Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber’s Meet the Candidates event from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. this evening at Champagne Jam, 2517 E. Center St., is now being opened up to the public. The final list of local candidates who have confirmed they will be attending the event include: Jackie Walorski (Brian Spaulding) will be attending on her behalf, Rebecca …read more.

Dear Editor, As this legislative session closes I am reflecting on the fact that Kosciusko County is blessed to be represented by such involved and responsive legislators. Rebecca Kubacki, Ryan Mishler and Dave Wolkins are very visible in our community and are willing to listen to issues even when approached at Walmart, Zales or McDonalds! …read more.

A Wawasee educator is actively involved in the process of reviewing the new state standards to be implemented for math in Indiana public schools. Kristi Harris, a math teacher at Wawasee High School, gave a report to the Wawasee school board during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday about her involvement in the review process. Harris …read more.

Syracuse Town Council adopted a sewer rate ordinance after a public hearing as part of its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. During the hearing, resident Sharon Fowler asked for what purpose the town is raising sewer rates. Council president Brian Woody explained the wastewater treatment plant is 28 years old, sewer rates haven’t been raised …read more.

North Webster Town Council moved one step closer to obtaining a grant to assist with bringing the current wastewater treatment plant and sewer system in compliance with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s required standards. The second hearing was held last night for the $450,000 grant application to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural …read more.

Plans for Dixie Day dominated the meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce. Held at the American Legion Post 253, members were encouraged to join a committee for the annual chamber-sponsored event. It will be held Saturday, July 26, downtown, at the festival grounds and at North Webster Town Park. The Dixie Day …read more.

United Way of Kosciusko County is pleased to announce Stephen Miller, chief executive officer of Kosciusko Community Hospital (part of the Lutheran Health Network) as the 2014 Campaign Chair. Miller served as chief financial officer for KCH from 1985 to 2007 prior to his appointment as chief executive officer in 2008. He and his wife, …read more.

A Caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 12, in the Winona Lake Town Council chambers, Winona Lake Town Hall, 1310 Park Ave., Winona Lake, for the purpose of filling the vacancy (remainder of the unexpired term) of Philip Hood. Hood submitted his resignation effective April 30, from the …read more.

At the Winona Lake Town Council meeting Tuesday night, there was discussion about drafting an ordinance restricting skateboarding on some streets in Winona Lake. “It’s a huge safety issue,” said town marshall Paul Schmitt. “It’s a problem in the streets, and that’s where we want to restrict the skateboarding.” Currently there are several hills in the …read more.

[weaver_youtube wtrdhQxfM-8 rel=0]   UPDATE: The driver of a sports car that smashed through a fence and collided with a tree was airlifted from the scene of the accident with serious injuries. It happened just after 5 p.m. on CR 150 West, just south of CR 400 North in Warsaw. The Kosciusko County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that Wednesday, April 16, weather permitting, SRs 15 and 14 are scheduled for intermittent lane restrictions in various locations throughout the town of Silver Lake. INDOT will be preparing the roadway for the upcoming asphalt resurface project. Also during this time, sidewalk and ramp improvements will be made to …read more.

Reader AL Mitterling sent us this photo of the “blood moon” taken south of Warsaw at 3:04 a.m., just two minutes before totality. Mitterling shot the photo with his Canon Rebel digital camera using a telephoto lens.(Photo provided by AL Mitterling) For those who missed this morning’s total lunar eclipse (see related) due to cloud …read more.

Due to some changes being made in the Kosciusko County Recorder’s Office, recording will be suspended at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 17. The office will then be closed for Good Friday on April 18. Recording will resume at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 22. Please feel free to bring in any documents needed to be recorded …read more.

Editor, Last week a local daily newspaper featured two front-page headlines about the Warsaw Flying Club and an unpaid fuel bill left to us by a former customer. As President of the Warsaw Flying Club, I would like to apologize to the Board of Airport Commissioners. I take full responsibility for allowing a customer of …read more.

It’s a quirky story. It’s different than what is usually produced at the Nappanee theatre. But, I can’t say I didn’t like it. “Little Shop of Horrors” happens to be in a category of its own. Members of the cast at the Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres capture the audience’s attention from the start …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The Embassy Theatre’s Down the Country Line 3, presented by Sweetwater and Sweetwater Studios, will spotlight five local bands that were suggested by listeners of K105 Radio. In early March, K105 launched a social media campaign asking their listeners to suggest their local favorite country band that they would like to see …read more.

Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber’s Meet the Candidates event from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at Champagne Jam, 2517 E. Center St. The final list of local candidates who have confirmed they will be attending the event include: Jackie Walorski (Brian Spaulding) will be attending on her behalf, Rebecca Kubacki, Curt Nisly, David Cates, Stephen Harris, Chad Miner, Torrey Bauer, Mark …read more.

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. – The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds casinos are pleased to announce that Jay Leno will perform at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center at 9 p.m. Friday, May 30. Tickets for the event can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling at 800-745-3000. Ticket prices start at …read more.

WARSAW – On Friday, May 9, the Wagon Wheel Theatre hosts three of country music’s hit makers. In fact, Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye and the Kentucky Headhunters collectively charted over 100 Billboard Hot Country Songs, including seven number one hits and multiple Grammy and ACM awards. The event is called “An Acoustic Evening with Aaron …read more.

Over 10 years ago, Rachel Miner first viewed her mother’s-in-law hand-decorated egg collection and her interest in the art was instantaneous. Miner immediately knew she wanted to work with the eggs and began classes under the tutelage of egg decorating veteran Emma Fretz, a woman she now reveres and respects deeply. “I was scared I …read more.

By Keith Knepp Staff Writer Two Milford business owners voiced their complaints about early morning downtown parking restrictions during Monday night’s town council meeting. Katie Cockrill of Lizard’s Bar and Grill and Kerry Hartman of the Turf Bar spoke during the public forum portion of the meeting to argue the current restrictions were detrimental because …read more.

A total of six candidates — all Republicans — are seeking two Kosciusko County Superior Court judge seats in the May 6 primary election. David Cates, Stephen Harris and Chad Miner are seeking the Superior Court 1 seat currently held by the retiring judge, Duane Huffer. Torrey Bauer, Mark Caruso and Tyler Haines are seeking …read more.

Work on the new Warsaw Technology Park continues with preliminary plat approval on the nearly 40-acre tract west of town. Warsaw Planning Commission met Monday night to vote on Phase I, which includes a plan to subdivide the property into four lots, each approximately 9 acres. The plan also includes the extension of Polk Drive …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation reminds all Hoosiers that campaign signs are prohibited from federal and state highway rights-of-way according to Indiana Code 9-21-4-6. INDOT personnel are required by state law to remove all unauthorized signs within the state right-of-way. INDOT personnel will remove campaign signs and other illegal signs from rights-of-way — per IC …read more.

“We love Indiana,” says Parachute frontman Will Anderson. “One of our first sold out shows was in Indiana.” Parachute are returning to the Hoosier state to open for Gavin DeGraw at the Honeywell Center in Wabash tonight. “The shows so far have been awesome,” Anderson says. For readers who aren’t familiar with the music of Parachute, …read more.

Those residing in North America and much of South America will receive front row seats to a rare view of a total lunar eclipse early tomorrow morning. According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration tonight will mark the first of four total eclipses that will occur by September 2015. A lunar eclipse occurs when the …read more.

A Syracuse woman well-known to local law enforcement has found herself in trouble in Michigan where she led state troopers on a high speed chase after abducting her young daughter. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Chad Hill said Aubrey Ann Coy, 34, 4865 E. 1000 N., Syracuse was having a supervised visit Sunday with her …read more.

The rough winter has had lasting effects felt by many, including the construction industry.  The frozen ground has prevented builders from being able to start or complete building projects and, as a result, the Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties is postponing its annual Homes on Parade until September. This year’s event will be Sept. 5-7 …read more.

This morning an anonymous threat against Manchester Jr. Sr. High School was reported to Manchester Police Department and parents of students. Though the individual who allegedly made the threat has been arrested, the identity of the individual has not been released yet by police. “We received an anonymous threat this morning from an individual which …read more.

An Ohio man was arrested Thursday, April 10, after allegedly threatening the lives of two Warsaw women over the phone. Eugene Jack Sleezer, 39, of 177 Wall St., Tiffin, Ohio, was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail for two preliminary charges of intimidation, both Class D felonies, with a $150,000 surety bond. According to an …read more.

[weaver_youtube CIY2RJfnU2o rel=0] On their debut LP, “Travelers,” Shiny Shiny Black, an up-and-coming band from Goshen, combine the sort of road weary Americana of the Drive-By Truckers with the hookey melodic sensibilities of the Eagles. Frontman Nathan Butler has been backing up regional acts as a drummer for many years, but he’s breaking out in …read more.

Being a homeowner can be an awfully stressful job. There’s routine maintenance, home improvement projects, keeping track of all the items in the home, and a slew of other things to keep up with. Oddly enough, all of these tasks and items are usually locked inside the head of a homeowner. Surely, in this age …read more.

[weaver_youtube s1kZfyQCjKs rel=0] On Saturday, April 12, hundreds of kids and parents swarmed the Kosciusko Community Fairgrounds for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. Gates opened at 11 a.m. The Easter Bunny was there to for photo ops with the kids. The hunts started at 1 p.m. There were hunts for four different age groups. In each …read more.

Dear Editor, Since when does caring for the grandkids, going to church and attending field trips qualify for being a state representative? I’ve never doubted that Rebecca Kubacki is a great wife, mother and grandmother, but that’s not what elections are about. Elections are about doing the best for your constituents. It appears that she …read more.

Sunshine and warm temperatures encouraged hundreds of children and parents to come out for the Syracuse Easter egg hunt Saturday morning, April 12, at Lakeside Park. The hunt was sponsored by the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department and VFW Post 1342. Children grades five and under participated in the Easter egg hunt. The Easter Bunny …read more.

The 2nd annual Success is in the Bag luncheon will take place Saturday, April 26, at The Latte Lounge & Gallery (formerly Courthouse Coffee downtown). The event is perfect for women of all ages. At 11:30 a.m. the event begins with arrival and posing for a picture with your guest (photos by Doug Jeffrey’s), live …read more.

The city of Warsaw has announced it will have a spring leaf pick-up. Beginning April 21, large piles of leaves can be raked to the curb or alley. Leaves will be picked up on residents regular trash day and need to be out by 7 a.m. The leaf truck will be out the week of …read more.

“As I have chatted with you for the last year and a half, we need to address the skilled labor pool,” Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson said to the Kosciusko Redevelopment Commission on April 10. “Every prospect wants to know how much skilled labor you have and what’s your pipeline for creating skilled …read more.

Board members for the Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory listened to updates on equipment repairs and remounting, in addition to remodeling efforts on station one, during its regular meeting Thursday. In March, Braun Ambulance Company contacted the fire territory about warranty issues that needed addressed in ambulance six. The company located in Van Wert, Ohio, …read more.

Synthetic cannabinoid could be behind a man’s violent rage that prompted him to bite off a woman’s thumb and attack a Warsaw Police Officer. Johnathan Mallery, 25, of 340 E. Levi Lee Rd., Warsaw, was found standing in the middle of Parker Street Thursday evening when officers responded to a 911 call. The call came …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, April 11, through Thursday, April 17. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Captain America: The Winter Soldier (3D), Rated: PG-13 Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows …read more.

On April 30, Publishers Clearing House plans to announce one winner’s name who will receive $7,000 a week for life. It’s an opportunity criminals are taking to try and fool PCH sweepstakes fans by utilizing social media and telemarketing with false claims. Elkhart County Sheriff’s deputies are receiving multiple reports now of a phone scam …read more.

President of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation George Robertson had a lot to tell the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission at the April 11 meeting. First, Robertson showed the commission how Kosciusko County staked up in the annual Combined Ratings Corporate Survey. Robertson said this was a corporate survey of CEOs and site selectors asking “What do …read more.

The public hearing for a 10-year tax abatement requested by Biomet at last month’s Kosciusko County Council meeting was approved at the council’s April meeting. Biomet’s expansion, which includes the purchase of several parcels of land, is expected to create 150 jobs over five years. Richard Helm, the attorney representing Biomet at the council meeting, …read more.

Here is the event 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 CCAC Spring Challenge Baseball Tourney Saturday and Sunday starting at 8 a.m. Adults: $5-1 Day, …read more.

Spring has finally come with the arrival of the Spring Hooley Classic Car Auction on Saturday, April 19, at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. The auction will feature all original, partially and fully restored vehicles from the thirties though the sixties and 70’s muscle era, Street Rods and more. There will also be …read more.

Dear Editor, I have met Jon Fussle a number of times recently, most recently at his “Second Council” meeting on Tuesday, April 8. I like Jon, but will be voting to re-elect Bob Conley as County Commissioner. Following are some of the reasons for this decision, which I have discussed with Jon. He states he …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a gas leak reported on the west side of Canal Street in Winona Lake. According to Kosciusko County Dispatch, the gas leak has been contained at this time. Winona Lake Fire Department and NIPSCO were called to the scene with Warsaw Fire Department called later for assistance. A strong gaseous odor …read more.

For Pastor Cindy Gackenheimer of Celebration United Methodist Church in Winona Lake, outreach to the community goes beyond the typical Friday evening fish fries or Wednesday evening prayer services. As the leader of a church with a mission to reach people in all walks of life, Gackenheimer says she offers a variety of programs that …read more.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Kosciusko County has designated the following places for holding the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 6: CLAY TOWNSHIP First Precinct Claypool Lions Building Second Precinct 205 W. Calhoun St., Claypool ETNA TOWNSHIP Heritage Park Building 338 S. Walnut St., Etna Green FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP First Precinct …read more.

With warmer weather comes more people venturing out to enjoy nature. But with that, Indiana State Police are warning citizens to stay away from meth trash. The ISP Meth Suppression Section reminds everyone that trash left behind by those who have manufactured methamphetamine can contain toxic chemicals and can be flammable, corrosive and acidic. The …read more.

Dear Editor, If there’s one thing we should stand up for today in politics, it’s transparency. Transparency equals accountability, and accountability equals action. That’s why I’m voting for Jon Fussle for County Commissioner. My husband and I have known Jon and Kayte for a few years, since meeting them through mutual friends at our church. …read more.

The Old Jail Museum is seeking to borrow or have donated soap box derby cars for an upcoming exhibit. The Soap Box Derby was held in Warsaw for two years in 1938 and 1939. After not being run for some years, it started up again in 1952 and was a popular event for county boys, …read more.

Governor Mike Pence is appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s denial of the state’s request for a major disaster declaration as a result of the winter storm on Jan. 5-9. In the appeal, Pence is requesting public assistance (governments and certain non-profit organizations) for the following counties: Kosciusko, Allen, Benton, Blackford, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Clay, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Grammy Award–winning, multi-platinum selling trio Nickel Creek — Chris Thile (mandolin/vocals), Sara Watkins (fiddle/vocals), and Sean Watkins (guitar/vocals) — officially reunites for the first time since its 2007 self-described “indefinite hiatus” with a new album, “A Dotted Line.” The band is touring the U.S. in support of the Eric Valentine–produced album, with …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Students in Ivy Tech Community College’s Bakery Merchandising class in South Bend created a prize winning cake for the St. Joseph County Public Library’s Edible Books Festival on Saturday, April 5. Based on Mary Shelley’s classic novel, Frankenstein, the cake featured a large sculpture of Frankenstein along with other elements from the …read more.

Attend the Benack’s Crossing 18th Century reenactment / living history weekend at Potawatomi Wildlife Park, 16998 SR 331, Tippecanoe. Cure your cabin fever with this 2-day event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 12, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13. Admission is only $10 per vehicle. Come experience …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that the SR 9 bridge over Catfish Creek, located six miles north of Columbia City, will be closed on Friday, April 11, at 6 a.m. Work includes a new concrete bridge deck and rehabilitation of two piers. The official detour is U.S. 30 to SR …read more.

Ashley Helfers and Katy Lanae Ashpole have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian for Wawasee High School Class of 2014. The two students will speak at graduation ceremonies Saturday, June 7. Helfers is the daughter of Jeff and Michelle Helfers, Leesburg. She plans to attend Purdue University majoring in speech, language and hearing sciences. During …read more.

The Internet Crime Complaint Center continues to receive reports of telephone scams involving calls that claim their “relative” is in a legal or financial crisis. These complaints are sometimes referred to as the “Grandparent Scam.” Scammers use scenarios that include claims of a relative being arrested or in a car accident in another country. Scammers …read more.

According to INDOT, there are approximately 21 stoplights on U.S. 30 from Warsaw to Fort Wayne with the bulk of those lights being in Warsaw and Columbia City. Now, much like state officials began a project in 2008 to construct a U.S. 31 bypass at South Bend, Kokomo and Indianapolis to alleviate congestion problems, INDOT …read more.

Marketing the U.S. 6/SR 13 technology park was the main topic of discussion of the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission meeting Tuesday. Commission members are Henry DeJulia, Syracuse town manager: Paul Stoelting, Syracuse town councilman; Ernie Rogers, local realtor; Larry Siegel, Syracuse town councilman; and Dan Van Lue, local business owner; and Jim Evans, director of finance …read more.

Major exterior renovation has begun at Wawasee Spink on the north shore of Lake Wawasee and will continue throughout the year. Until now, all renovation has been to the interior of the almost 90-year-old structure. Bill McCabe, president of the Wawasee Spink Condominiums, reported scaffolding is now up around a portion of the condominiums with …read more.

There are three candidates running for State Representative of District 22. Incumbent Rebecca Kubacki is running against fellow Republican Curtis Nisly in the Republican primary while David Kolbe of Warsaw is running unopposed on the Democratic ticket. We asked Kubacki and Nisly three questions. Below are their answers. How did you become interested in politics? …read more.

We’re compiling a list of the Easter egg hunts planned around Kosciusko County. We will be updating the list as announcements come to our attention. If you have an Easter egg hunt you would like added to the list, email [email protected]. Warsaw Saturday, April 12 – The Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds is hosting an Easter …read more.

FlowFeel Films, an innovative production company producing content for new media and film, and Michael Palascak, a comedic actor with countless appearances on TV (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, Late Show With David Letterman) and film, announced they are teaming up to film a feature length documentary. The project will focus on Palascak’s return to …read more.

[weaver_vimeo 91195034 rel=0] Operation Lifesaver Inc. today launched a new public service advertising campaign called “See Tracks? Think Train!” which aims to reduce pedestrian and driver injuries and fatalities around railroad tracks by highlighting behaviors that put people at risk. Launched with the help of the Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration and Association of …read more.

Steven J. Gutowski, who is incarcerated in the Miami County Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, was denied by Kosciusko Superior Court 1 Judge Duane Huffer to have his sentenced modified. The Warsaw man was sentenced in July to 12 years in prison with all but four years being served concurrent on three Class C felony …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a house fire at 1010 E. Smith St., Warsaw. County records indicate the home is owned by Juan Buitrago. The residents of the home called 911 to report their kitchen was on fire. The two adults and a child in the home safely evacuated. Warsaw Fire Department was called and asked …read more.

[weaver_youtube M6weB7BulA4 rel=0] (Video from the 2013 Warsaw Air Show) Indiana’s largest air show is coming to Warsaw in August. Allen Hoover, local pilot, said the Warsaw Air Show will be Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16. Hoover told the Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning that, last year, more than 7,000 people attended the air show …read more.

In hopes of developing a boulevard concept linking downtown Warsaw to Center Lake, the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission agreed Monday to a $94,000 purchase of a residence at 321 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw. The signed purchase agreement means the city now owns a total of four properties on North Buffalo Street. Those properties include residences at …read more.

Come to the New Hope Freewill Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Friday, April 25, for an evening of music as the Stout family children perform a variety of musical numbers from various composers including Handel, Vivaldi, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Lecouna and others. Musical styles will range from the rhythmically strict dances of Handel to the fiery …read more.

“Bowling for a Cure” will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 12, at Wawasee Bowl in Syracuse. The cost to bowl is $4 per game or three games for $10 including shoe rental. There will be a silent auction, bake sale, raffles and giveaways. The bar and kitchen will be …read more.

A Warsaw man was arrested yesterday after being found to possess cocaine by officers of the Warsaw Police Department. According to a press release provided by WPD, at approximately 12 p.m. yesterday officers were dispatched to the west side of Warsaw near Tippecanoe Drive and Hepler Drive on reports of a suspicious male in red …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Reporter Tim Ashley contributed to this article.) The Indiana Department of Education released educator effectiveness data for the 2012-13 school year today. Today’s release marks the first time this type of data has been gathered or released in Indiana history. On a state level, the data show that over 87 percent of public …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On March 31, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vandalism report at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. The report states that some time from March 29-31, a  pick-up truck caused a large amount of damage to a football …read more.

Early voting, also known as absentee voting, will begin at 8 a.m. today at the Kosciusko County Clerk’s office, located in the Kosciusko County Justice Building at 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw. The Early Voting Office will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, through May …read more.

Some feathers were definitely ruffled after Warsaw Common Council voted Monday night prohibiting chickens in the city limits. While those who took at least 2 months working to carefully draft the ordinance were hailed for their hard work and attention to detail, ultimately, the majority of the council members present could not agree on some …read more.

WABASH – The Honeywell Center welcomes two legendary celebrities to Wabash in the coming weeks, one from the sports world and one from the world of music, when Coach Bob Knight and superstar Ronnie Milsap appear at the Ford Theater April 11-12. 102.7 The Fan and ESPN 1480 welcome Knight to the Honeywell Center at …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is seeking nominations for the Tippecanoe Valley High School Distinguished Alumni Class of 2014. Distinguished Alumni are graduates of TVHS (1975 through 2013), living or deceased, who have led successful lives while making substantial contributions to their chosen field of work or have provided outstanding service to their community, state …read more.

By DAN GRAY Director Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition April 7-13 is National Public Health Week and the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition is reminding everyone of the need to be more conscious of a healthy lifestyle that will give ourselves the quality of life we want to live during the span of life on …read more.

For the last several weeks Milford has been under a freeze warning. Townspeople were encouraged to leave a small trickle of water running at night to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. The warning was officially lifted this morning by Milford Utilities Superintendent Randy Veach. It is no longer necessary to leave faucets on at …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to an accident located at U.S. 30 and CR 150 West, Warsaw, at approximately 1:18 p.m. Monday, April 7, involving a semi and a Volkswagen. According to an accident report filed by Warsaw Police department, both Danielle L. Biggs, 43, of Warsaw and semi-driver Robert N. Vance, 56, of Mansfield, Ohio, were …read more.

Silver Lake Fire Chief Morris Jones said a small fire in an outside burn ring spread to dry pine needles, which ignited a fence row and a shed at 3354 W. 950 S., Silver Lake, Sunday afternoon, ultimately resulting in an explosion. Adam Culp told StaceyPageOnline.com that he was driving past the home, owned by …read more.

At 9 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory will again conduct a tornado siren test in the city of Warsaw. Fire chief Mike Brubaker said it is the department’s goal to make sure all warning devices are working properly to adequately warn the community residents in the event of tornadoes and severe weather. Tornado …read more.

In response to drug activity at Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area, Indiana Conservation Officers conducted a drug interdiction operation over the weekend on the Department of Natural Resources Property near Syracuse. As a result of their efforts, Indiana Conservation Officers made two separate arrests. Joshua Housman, age unknown, of Cromwell, was arrested for possession of …read more.

Warsaw Police were called to South Columbia Street near Godman Street just after 5 a.m. Sunday morning when a pickup truck was found in Eagle Creek. According to a Warsaw Police report completed Monday morning, Kosciusko County Central Dispatch received a call at 5 a.m. Sunday morning advising that a vehicle was in the water …read more.