The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that on Tuesday, April 8, SR 15 is scheduled for intermittent restrictions approximately 3 miles north of U.S. 30. INDOT will be replacing sensors in the roadway. The work will take place in the SR 15 southbound lane from approximately 9 a.m. until noon, and in the northbound lane …read more.

A friend turned me on to Von Strantz this fall. She invited me to a show in Goshen, enticing me by describing the band’s music as soulful folk. I was intrigued but far from prepared for what this group had to offer. Their performance blew me away. I was fortunate enough to see the whole …read more.

There’s something different about the concessions stand on the visiting side of the Wawasee High School football field. And one that will temporarily be used on the home side beginning with the 2014 season. The one already used and the other to be used later are projects completed or near completion just a few hundred …read more.

Continuing a favorite tradition, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation is hosting the Heart of Gold awards to celebrate and recognize people and organizations in the community who are doing wonderful things for others. This year, KCCF is recognizing up to 50 individuals, one nonprofit, and one service club for extraordinary service. Know of a person …read more.

The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual tree sales program has been postponed for a week. Due to frozen ground conditions, their suppliers have been unable to dig tree stock. SWCD will continue taking new orders until April 14. Tree order forms are available online at www.kosciuskoswcd.org or from the SWCD office at …read more.

Dear Editor, Quality candidates are hard to come by these days. Fortunately District 22 has one in Curt Nisly. Nisly advocates fiscally conservative spending and personal responsibility. He knows business and cares about people, and it shows. Curt has impressive endorsements and his support is growing. I have donated to Nisly’s campaign because I am …read more.

Warsaw Police investigators have closed their investigation into an alleged stabbing that happened Thursday evening. According to a press release, investigators determined that the stab wounds to the 54-year-old woman were self-inflicted. Through interviews with the woman, she admitted to fabricating the story of two assailants. (See story) Warsaw Police wish to reassure our community …read more.

Kip and Pam Schumm of Syracuse snapped some photos of heaping piles of ice that was pushed onto the shores of the Oakwood Inn on Lake Wawasee. As the ice is breaking up and the winds pick up, the frozen water was pushed to the shores making for a phenomenal sight.

Should chickens be allowed within the city limits of Warsaw? That is the question that will be answered by the Warsaw Common Council Monday night. StaceyPageOnline.com asked Facebook followers to weigh in on whether the city leaders should allow egg laying hens, or limit the fowl to unincorporated areas. The overwhelming majority of our followers …read more.

As lingering snow finishes melting and rainfall begins draining into local waterways, some in the county are preparing for possible flooding in low lying areas. Though the National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Kosciusko County due to the threat of flooding, according to Kosciusko Emergency Management Director Ed Rock, the flood …read more.

Dear Editor, An underground “urban chicken” movement has swept across the United States in recent years. Citizens in many cities and towns are known to have had chickens residing illegally behind city fences. But grassroots campaigns, often inspired by the expanding movement to buy locally produced food, are leading municipalities to allow limited numbers of …read more.

Paul E. Wiard A former Claypool man convicted of molesting his own young granddaughter is now serving time in a Florida prison for failing to follow the terms of his plea agreement. Paul Eugene Wiard, 83, was sentenced in Kosciusko County Superior Court III last June after pleading guilty to a Class C felony charge …read more.

[UPDATE: Tonight’s First Friday is still on unless it is pouring rain. Should First Friday be cancelled, we will post information as soon as it becomes available.] Tonight’s First Friday event in downtown Warsaw could prove interesting as local artists will compete for the best use of recycled materials. Those who registered weeks ago for …read more.

UPDATE: Warsaw Police continue to investigate an alleged stabbing that occurred at approximately 8:35 p.m. in a home near the city’s downtown. According to a press release sent this morning from WPD, police and EMS were dispatched to the 400 block of South High Street where an alleged stabbing and burglary occurred. Officers arrived and …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, April 4, through Thursday, April 10. 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.

NAPPANEE  – “Little Shop of Horrors” will open The Round Barn Theatre’s season on Wednesday, April 9. Based on the low-budget 1960 film of the same name, “Little Shop of Horrors” tells the tale of a nerdish florist who finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who …read more.

Felony charges against a high-ranking Army official filed in Kosciusko County over a year ago have been dismissed. Sgt. Major Eric Davis, 41, was arrested in January 2013 on two felonies including intimidation and domestic battery and a third count of misdemeanor domestic battery. At that time, Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker said the charges …read more.

Matters were fairly open and shut at the April meeting of the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission’s Kosciusko County Board hearing on April 3. Four businesses were slated to renew their alcohol permits, and all of the renewals were approved. Aloha on Detroit Street, Meijer on Lake City Highway, Stacy’s Sports Inn in Leesburg and Marsh …read more.

Leesburg’s Grace Brethren Church is gearing up for a glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt and the public is invited to attend. Complete with food and live music beginning at 7 p.m., the glow-in-the-dark egg hunt will start at 8:45 p.m. on Good Friday, April 18. It will follow the church’s monthly Thirds in the Burg event. …read more.

With the heavy springtime rainfall the state is receiving there is the possibility of high water and flash flooding on rural highways in some areas. Flash flooding can occur even after just a few minutes of heavy rainfall. The Indiana State Police offers the following flood safety tips. Always carry a cell phone and charger. …read more.

A Syracuse man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly strangling a woman he resides with in front of her children. According to the affidavit filed with the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, on March 13, Ryan V. Smythe, 24, of Syracuse, entered into an argument with the woman at their home while in the children’s bedroom. During …read more.

A Kosciusko REMC member received a phone call which appeared to be from KREMC, but KREMC officials today are warning customers that it is a scam. The caller noted someone posing as a co-op or utility employee sought an immediate payment for service in order to avoid disconnection. By falsifying caller-ID — a technique known …read more.

Pierceton firefighters responded to a report of an electrical fire at 204 W. Walnut St., at about 11:45 a.m. today. Although a full assist from Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory was called for, the fire was under control within minutes. According to county records, the home is owned by Donald and Linda Chilson of Reed City, Mich. …read more.

Kathy Taylor has been completely deaf since age 5, an effect of the measles. Although she does wear hearing aids in order to hear limited sounds, the devices are far from perfect. Taking them out to sleep, she is unable to hear the alarm clock and has missed several early morning flights over the years. …read more.

Membership was actively discussed during the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board meeting, April 2, between finding ways to provide the best support for area chamber businesses and the welcoming of five new chamber businesses. Executive director Tammy Cotton shared the results of a survey distributed to chamber members; the survey is intended to help board …read more.

One year ago, the Warsaw Police Department’s request to the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety to apply for grant funds to purchase new bulletproof vests was approved. On Wednesday, WPD Lt. Kip Shuter announced the grant money had finally been awarded. The Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded $3,246.59 to the department. Per the …read more.

In conjunction with its local community partners, the Indiana Department of Transportation has published a request for proposals to improve the Hoosier State passenger rail service, which operates between Indianapolis and Chicago four days each week. The document is available at in.gov/indot by clicking on the “RFPs Currently Advertised” link. Proposals are due Tuesday, April …read more.

Pierceton American Legion Post 258 will sponsor an Easter egg hunt beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the ball park in Pierceton. Children ages 1-12 are welcome to participate. There will be three separate hunts for different age groups: 1-4 years, 5-8 years and 9-12 years.

Do you have the best chili recipe around? If you do, then you need to enter it in the second annual Taste of Agriculture chili cook-off contest. The cook-off is a part of the “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair,” being held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, …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 First Friday (April 4, Downtown) Re-Use, Re-Purpose, Re-Cycle – Goodwill Repurposing Lives Fashion Show, 6:15 …read more.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Indiana’s request for assistance to governments and certain non-profits from the severe winter storm that hit Jan. 5-9. (See related) Indiana plans to appeal the decision. On March 6, Indiana requested federal grants for government and certain non-profit organizations in 49 counties. Those counties included: Allen, Benton, Blackford, …read more.

No injuries were reported in an accident on North SR 15 at Leesburg that happened shortly after 10 a.m. this morning. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department report, Michael L. Lawson, 37, of New Paris, was traveling on CR West 600 North and, due to exhaustion, failed to stop at the stop sign for …read more.

Science Central, the region’s gateway for informal science education, has slated the following special activities for the month of April: March 31-April 4 – Spring Break Camp at Science Central; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily When schools close for Spring Break, Science Central presents Spring Break Camp to provide fun educational activities for kids …read more.

“Dirt work” will soon begin on the site of what will be Warsaw Fire Station No. 3, located on CR 200 South, just west of Warsaw Community Church. (Photo by Alyssa Richardson) An $11,200 contract for engineering services was approved this morning, paving the way for Warsaw Fire Station No. 3 to become a reality. …read more.

Manchester University celebrates its international diversity with its neighbors with the International Fair – an extravaganza of dance, food, music, children’s activities, exhibits and conversation – on April 13. Admission is free for the noon to 4 p.m. event in the Physical Education and Recreation Center. Katrin Muser will share a taste and glimpse of …read more.

Dear Editor, I am pleased and humbled to receive the endorsement of the Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund. This endorsement by the Gun Owners of America speaks to clear differences between my opponent and me on Second Amendment issues, and will help me secure victory for the Republican nomination in House District 22 …read more.

Early this week, federal Judge James T. Moody ruled in favor of the city of Plymouth in a U.S. Military Reserve Officer’s 2012 lawsuit seeking city longevity pay under the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.In the suit, the employee, 11-year Plymouth Police Department Officer Robert DeLee asserted he was entitled to longevity …read more.

A total of 11 candidates, on both Republican and Democratic tickets, will be running during the May primary to appear on the ballot for U.S. Representative District 2 and 3 in November. In District 3, incumbent U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski will be running unopposed on the Republican ticket while four Democratic candidates, Joe Bock, Douglas …read more.

Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello has been chosen to serve on the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Advisory Board at Indiana State University. The invitation to join the board was received Tuesday, March 25. He has accepted the position and will assume his duties in the fall. “I was surprised and honored to be …read more.

Last Saturday night, Syracuse’s own Main on Main Improv troupe performed in the first round of the “Comedy Criminals” Improv Comedy Festival to benefit the Elkhart Civic Theatre. Main on Main joined seven other improv troupes in front of a sold-out audience at the historic Bristol Opera House, home of the Elkhart Civic Theatre. Based …read more.

A DNR survey to estimate the number and size of northern pike and walleyes in Winona Lake in Kosciusko County will start in early April. Fisheries biologists will set six traps daily at various near-shore locations at the 562-acre natural lake. Each captured pike and walleye will be measured, marked with a fin-clip, and then …read more.

Businesses and individuals were honored at the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce appreciation dinner and awards ceremony March 31. Three businesses were honored with the Excellence in Business Award, while two people were given the Craftsman Award and Citizen of the Year award. Guest speaker was Adam Fleming of Goshen who spoke on “sourdough motivation.” …read more.

Sandhill Cranes on ice at Little Barbee. Photos taken from North shore of lake at approx 10:15 today, Monday. SPO Reader Bill Allen

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce a concert by Train at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Friday, July 11, at 9 p.m. Tickets for the concert can be purchased beginning Friday, April 4, at 10 a.m. Eastern time exclusively through Ticketmaster or by calling …read more.

Medtronic Inc. (NYSE: MDT) has announced the final follow-up results from its CoreValve® CE Pivotal Study, which looks to be good news for heart patients. In a press release, Medtronic said the CoreValve System demonstrated excellent long-term durability at four years in patients with severe aortic stenosis who were treated with the self-expanding CoreValve System. …read more.

The Honeywell Center is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ford Theater during the entire month of April with a series of special events, including a full schedule of some of the nation’s top performers slated to bring their acts through Wabash. The 20th Anniversary celebration is supported by INGUARD, formerly known as …read more.

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. – With April marking National Safe Digging Month and the start of many outdoor projects, NIPSCO urges residents and businesses to help protect the public from serious risk or injury by calling 811 two business days before starting any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. In addition to the risk of …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will hold the annual Mommy Son Adventure from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Pete Thorn Center gymnasium. This year’s theme is “Dinosaurs.” Boys ages 3 years old to 10 years old and their moms, aunts, or grandmothers will enjoy games, activities, and snacks all related …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County has begun planning for the 2014 Day of Caring, which will be Wednesday, Aug. 13. County residents needing some assistance around their homes may now apply to be part of the charitable day. Applications are available at several community locations including libraries, trustee offices, social service offices, senior centers …read more.

The NAMM Foundation awards school music education programs with the announcement of 2014’s Best Communities for Music Education. This year, the NAMM Foundation designated 376 districts throughout the United States as “Best Communities for Music Education” and 96 individual schools as “Support Music Merit Award winners. These districts and schools set the bar in offering students …read more.

Nearly 10 years after retiring as finance manager for Warsaw Community Schools, Rande Thorpe, 57, and his wife, Virginia, 59, currently face charges associated with the burglary and fraud of an Illinois casino. WSBT reports Thorpe was arrested for the same type of crime at a casino in Mississippi just before he suddenly resigned from LaPorte …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to attend a “Meet the Candidate” event coming up Wednesday, April 16. The 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. event will be held at Champagne Jam Events, 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw. It will provide the public with an opportunity to meet local candidates and …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers reported this afternoon that the search for a missing person in Chain O’ Lakes State Park in nearby Noble County has ended with the discovery of a body. Conservation Officers received information from a concerned citizen that Douglas W. Haigwood, 43, of Kimmel, went ice fishing Sunday at approximately 10 p.m. on …read more.

Today marks the deadline for Americans who are currently uninsured to enroll in a health plan through the federal insurance marketplace in order to avoid paying a tax penalty. Though the federal government has stated that today is the firm deadline for those seeking “Obamacare”, according to The Washington Post, the Obama administration has decided …read more.

Gas is now more expensive than it has been at any point the past six months and Indiana is among the top 10 states with the highest gas prices in the nation. According to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report, the average gas price in the Hoosier state is $3.71 for regular grade gasoline. That’s …read more.

“Greater Tuna” is on stage at Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre’s Second Stage, in the Lock Township Meeting House, located in the greeting barn, through April 6. It is a must see that will tickle your funnybone. There are only two actors in this comedy — Jeremy Littlejohn and Mathew C. Scott. Both are seasoned …read more.

Governor Mike Pence today sent a letter to President Obama asking him to work with Congress toward repealing the 2.3 percent excise tax on medical devices that was originally passed as part of the Affordable Care Act. Since it went into effect on Jan. 1, 2013, the tax has had a negative impact on the …read more.

In August 2013, StaceyPageOnline.com reported that three of Warsaw’s railroad crossings had been approved for upgrades, which include the addition of gates. (See related) The project is expected to cost just under $1 million and is being paid for by Norfolk Southern Railroad and Indiana Department of Transportation. The three crossings that will have gates …read more.

Jack Binkley of Wolcottville won $17,500 in the Evansville Hoosier Millionaire live road show and will advance to the championship show in Indianapolis on Aug. 16 where he will compete for a chance at $1 million. (See related) Thursday night’s 25th Anniversary Hoosier Millionaire road show was held at the Evansville Center Theatre. After three fierce rounds and a …read more.

A 10-year-old Pierceton girl has undergone one surgery with a second one scheduled to repair leg injuries sustained in a collision with the SUV she was riding in and a train. The accident happened at Market and Hickory streets in Warsaw at 1:56 p.m. Saturday. According to Kelsie E. Music, 20, of Warsaw, she was …read more.

Registration is underway at the Elkhart County Campgrounds for a 50th anniversary rally of Barth RV owners who will gather May 29 through June 1. Organizers already have more than 40 Barths of all models signed up for this much anticipated gathering. Barth RVs were manufactured in Milford from 1963 to 1998, and are considered …read more.

The Indiana Department of Work Force Development reports the seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Hoosier State continued its significant downward trend in February. The rate stands at 6.1 percent, down from an initially reported 6.4 percent in January. The number of unemployed Hoosiers is less than 200,000 for the first time since August 2008. The …read more.

Sergio Alvarez-Arellano, 26, of Warsaw, was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment with four years supervised release after pleading guilty to the felony offense of possessing with the intent to distribute a controlled substance, namely, 500 grams or more of cocaine. According to documents filed in the case by the United States Attorney’s Office announced the …read more.

Nickel Creek have been blazing new trails through the traditional bluegrass since the group’s members were teenagers back in the 90s. After a string of Grammy and CMA nominations (and a couple of wins) the group announced an indefinite hiatus in late 2006. The three members have been quite successful in their post-Nickel Creek projects, …read more.

Product has finally arrived via railway at the Trupointe Milford agronomy hub. The office is now open and area growers are invited to stop in and meet the team. Trains began pulling in last week to deliver crop nutrients, ensuring Trupointe is ready to serve area growers when it’s time to take to the fields. …read more.

The Warsaw Community School Board was asked last month by two citizens to install handrails in the Tiger Den to make accessibility easier for some of the older sports fans. On Monday, March 24, WCS Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz announced that the board had agreed to install handrails in the lower levels of the Tiger …read more.

Here’s our weekly list of local art and entertainment events. Next week we will be posting this earlier to accommodate events happening on Thursday, and we will continue to update through the weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Redwood Firewood Grill …read more.

Yesterday, State Representative Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) presented a signed proclamation establishing March 30, as the annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. “I am so pleased that the governor has officially established a day in which we can give our soldiers the hero’s welcome they deserve,” said Rep. Kubacki. “These men and women who lost their lives, …read more.

On Friday, March 21, Harrison Elementary School lost a long-time teacher to melanoma. Tomorrow, the community will have an opportunity to say goodbye to Ranae Sue Garber thanks to modern technology. Warsaw’s oldies radio station, WIOE, was asked to streat Garber’s memorial service for those who are unable to attend in person. Garber was a …read more.

On Feb. 13, Syracuse was placed under a freeze warning and told residents and businesses to leave their water run at a cold-water faucet inside their home or business until they were told otherwise. This morning, administrative assistant for the town of Syracuse, Virginia Freel, noted the freeze warning will end on March 31. Those …read more.

Sue Bechtold will be teaching an Emergency Medical Technician class from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, beginning April 10 and running through Aug. 21. The classes will be held at 499 W. Washington St., North Webster. Those interested in taking the class must be at least 17 years of age, have a …read more.

A home invasion in Noble County this morning has authorities on high alert as they search for the suspects who were said to be dressed as police officers. A press release provided by the Noble County Sheriff’s Department today says the two white male intruders tied up an elderly couple in their home for hours …read more.

The public is invited to Coppes Commons for Craftsmanship Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in Nappanee. Nappanee Second Saturday events will be showcased throughout town including the second annual craftsmanship event. Local craftsmen and artists will display and sell their hand-crafted products including wooden toys, playhouse kitchen sets, wood-turnings, oil …read more.

Melissa Wise of Kosciusko County has been selected as a winner in America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Wise selected the Mentone Fire Department to receive the $2,500 donation. America’s Farmers Grow Communities works directly with farmers to support nonprofit organizations doing important work in rural communities. The program encourages farmers to …read more.

Today in Valparaiso, Governor Mike Pence signed into law a road funding bill that will invest up to another $400 million for next generation highway expansion. The funds will be put to use on projects immediately, creating new jobs for Hoosiers now. The move comes after Governor Pence dedicated hundreds of millions in additional dollars …read more.

A person threatening to plant a bomb in the Elkhart County and city courthouses and the prosecutor’s office last Tuesday was taken into custody today by Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department detectives. At approximately 3 p.m., sheriff’s detectives arrested 25-year-old Kenneth L. Childress at the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department during questioning for false reporting, a Class …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees is having an open community meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, March 31, for the purpose of collecting community input in regards to the next superintendent. Dr. Craig Hintz announced he is retiring from the corporation, effective June 30. (See related) Community members are also encouraged to fill out …read more.

The deadline to apply for Kosciusko County Community Foundation scholarships is 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 1. The deadline applies to both traditional and non-traditional students. For more information about scholarships, visit the KCCF website. Since 1968, Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. has brought caring people and charitable endeavors together for the good of the community. …read more.

By: SHELBY BAKER Tippecanoe Valley High School Everyone is in a state of panic. Women run from their homes with children in tow. People are disappearing every day. Where are they going? What is happening to them? People are told what to think and are not allowed to speak out against the government. Nobody has …read more.

Bill Allen retired from the art business — making and selling custom jewelry for over 20 years — into, well, another art business. He and wife, Susan, now spend their golden years creating custom ceramic pieces, an art form Bill says is much less tedious than placing precious gems into forged metal rings or bracelets. …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, March 28, through Thursday, April 27. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Divergent, Rated: PG-13 Starring: Shailene Woodley, Theo James Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $7 …read more.

U.S. Marshals are on a manhunt tonight for a Henry County man who skipped out on his trial for five counts of child molesting. Timothy L. Johnson, 48, of Knightstown, may be in Kosciusko County. According to the victim’s stepmother, Johnson sexually abused a girl for more than a decade, beginning his criminal assaults when …read more.

April’s First Friday event in Warsaw will, for the first time, be a contest to encourage recycling. The winner will earn a cash prize. To enter the Repurpose, Recycle, Reuse contest and try for the $100 grand prize, contestants must register by Monday, March 31. The premise of the competition is simple: create the best …read more.

North Webster Lions Club 69th annual Mermaid Festival is rapidly approaching. One of the highlights of the festival is the Queen of Lakes Pageant. The pageant has all the glamour, thrill and excitement of those shown on television but with local stars. The pageant is open to women ages 16-23. With years of history the …read more.

WABASH – I Musici da Camera of Ball State University will be featured during the final show of the Honeywell Center’s Gourmet Dinner and Chamber Music Series on Thursday, April 3. The performance begins at 6 p.m. in the Honeywell Room with gourmet dining following in Eugenia’s. The three-show series is sponsored Douglas C. Lehman, …read more.

WABASH – The Manchester Symphony Orchestra, celebrating its 75th anniversary, will perform Mozart’s Requiem with Manchester University A Cappella Choir, Fairfield High School Choir, and Manchester Symphony Chorus at the Honeywell Center at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6. The Honeywell Center’s Vocal Impact Youth Choir and Manchester University Chamber Singers will also perform a piece specifically composed …read more.

ELKHART – Best known as the tenor in the Grammy-Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band, David Phelps’ trademark is his unique vocal ability and seemingly endless range. He will perform live at the Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main St., Elkhart, at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1. Phelps’ full voice capacity can reach beyond three octaves, and he …read more.

[weaver_youtube wr03UmdDtUY rel=0] Thousands of students from both Warsaw Community School Corporation and Wawasee Community Schools filed into the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College yesterday at noon to hear Holocaust survivor Eva Kor recount her dramatic and stirring story of surviving the Auschwitz concentration camp. The event was televised by Grace College over their …read more.

Allegedly high on synthetic marijuana, a 21-year-old Warsaw man is lucky his carelessness behind the wheel did not claim a child’s life. Michael Scott Goble, 21, 630 S. Zimmer Rd., Warsaw, was arrested Monday for operating while intoxicated after he blatantly disregarded the stop arm of a school bus while children were attempting to cross …read more.

[weaver_youtube jhebeXjPOoo rel=0] Dr. Kenneth Pennington talks with Curt Nisley, Republican primary candidate for State Rep. District 22 at the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber Meet the Candidate Night. US Rep. District 2 Democratic Candidate Joe Bock is shown in the background. (Photo by Deb Patterson) Republican and Democratic candidates for the May Primary participated in the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber …read more.

    [weaver_youtube kQPvsYXLaEo rel=0]   Steve Harris, Tyler Haines, Mark Caruso and David Cates, primary judge candidates for Kosciusko Superior Courts 1 and 2 take a few minutes to talk together before the program. (Photo by Deb Patterson) Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce offered area residents the opportunity to meet and hear candidates in the …read more.

Police in Elkhart County are on the look-out for a police impersonator. According to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, a female victim called 911 shortly after 10 p.m. Monday after she was pulled over by what she first thought was a police vehicle. The incident occurred on CR 17 at the U.S. 20 Bypass interchange …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee made a presentation to county commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting. The committee is seeking support for the SR 13 trail section project in Syracuse. The trail committee is seeking a federal grant and the county would have to be the signatory on it. The county’s approval is needed because a portion of the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — At today’s Indiana Economic Development Corporation board meeting, Governor Mike Pence signed into law a tax reform that will allow Hoosier businesses to grow and create jobs by making it possible to phase out the business personal property tax. The tax reform bill, SEA 1, also lowers the corporate tax rate, giving …read more.

There is a noticeable increase in the emphasis being placed on hands-on, engaging learning in school classrooms. While traditional classroom lecturing still has value, it is less likely to engage students in the learning process. Within the Wawasee Community School Corp., one way hands-on learning has been implemented is through the Project Lead The Way …read more.

Will a public seaplane base be squashed, or move forward in the process before a final decision is made? Residents of Dewart Lake and the petitioner, Randy Strebig, may know more in a month. Yet a final decision could still be six months to a year away. An informal hearing on the petition to create …read more.

Dear Editor, In response to Bev Garner’s letter to the editor, (which was sent to an area news provider), I want everyone in our community to know that Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice has served this county for 38 years and fully intends to continue to provide its compassionate service for another 38 years! This …read more.

A Claypool man is behind bars this morning after undercover officers arrested him last night on various drug charges, near Beaver Dam Lake. The Kosciusko County Drug Task Force, along officers from the Warsaw Drug Task Force and Mentone Police Department, converged on the location of 9569 S. 750 W., Claypool, after receiving an anonymous …read more.

Lacy Francis, Jr. Mayor Joe Thallemer and the Warsaw Police Department this morning have released information noting formal charges of theft, corruption and providing false information to a government entity will be filed against former street superintendent Lacy Francis Jr. Francis was arrested on eight felonies early this morning. In a press release, Thallemer stated …read more.

This week’s Crime Stopper Crime of the Week comes from the files of Milford Police Department. On Feb. 13, the Milford Police Department responded to a hit and run accident at PIG Tech, 401 E. Syracuse St, Milford. Between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., a parked black Volkswagen was struck by a white or silver …read more.