During Monday evening’s monthly Warsaw Community School Corporation regular board meeting, WCS Board President Jennifer Tandy announced efforts to find a replacement for WCS Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz are underway. Dr. Hintz announced last month that he would be retiring following the close of this school year. According to Tandy, the board has contracted with …read more.

Warsaw will soon be home to a corporate housing complex that provides short-term renting options for the more corporate crowd. Jeff Ryan, rural development specialist for Real America Development & Management of Fishers, went before the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals Monday night. He explained that the company wants to build short-time, market-rate apartment units …read more.

Kuyasa is a Xhosa word meaning “sun rising.” It is also the name of a special children’s choir and dance team from South Africa that will be performing in Warsaw next week. The Kuyasa Kids choir is comprised of children who have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS. They are from Kayamundi Township near Capetown South Africa. …read more.

Mentone Fire Department responded to a barn fire located at 11620 W. 600 S. in Mentone at approximately 2 p.m. today. According to Mike Yazel of Mentone Fire Department, the fire was the result of brush being burned too close to the structure. Though the fire was extinguished within an hour, the barn did become fully …read more.

Gov. Mike Pence today signed Senate Enrolled Act 91, which requires Indiana to adopt its own academic standards. The governor issued the following statement: “I believe our students are best served when decisions about education are made at the state and local level. By signing this legislation, Indiana has taken an important step forward in …read more.

Kosciusko County property tax bills for 2013 have been mailed. Property taxes, payable this year, are due May 12 and Nov. 10. Only one tax bill is mailed each year and includes both the spring and fall installment coupons. Taxpayers are asked to retain the fall portion of the tax bill for the fall payment. …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools will be in session on the following dates as snow make-up days according to the 2013-2014 school calendar: Monday, April 21, and Friday, May 2. The last student day will be on Thursday, June 5. WCHS Commencement will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 6, in the Tiger Den. Summer School Session I will begin …read more.

In what has become a global tradition, April 22 will mark the celebration of Earth Day around the world. To help mark this occasion, Kosciusko REMC will celebrate Earth Day by offering EnviroWatts grants to area non-profit organizations. These grants will be given to help conduct special projects related to helping the environment or promoting …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. — On Tuesday, March 25, Grace College and Seminary is beginning a new tradition – Day to Make a Difference. This 24-hour online day of giving is a new opportunity in which Grace alumni and friends can come together and show their support for current and future students. “By giving during this …read more.

WABASH – Mi Tunes 101.9 and 105.9 The Bash welcome superstar entertainer Bobby Vinton to the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29. The concert is sponsored by the Paul L. Speicher Foundation. Billboard magazine has called Vinton “the most successful love singer of the Rock-Era,” selling more than 75 million records and scoring …read more.

NIPSCO has announced that it is changing its work days to Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25-26, instead of today. NIPSCO crews will be replacing three utility poles in the 500 block of South McClellan Street that will require the street, just south of Pope Street in Warsaw, to be closed to traffic. The section of …read more.

It was an evening of fun, challenges and enjoyment for close to 300 students at Wawasee Friday evening. The second Wawasee Pow Wow was held for the students, hosted by members of the Warrior Leadership Committee, students chosen by their peers and staff, and members of the school administration and staff. Over 200 tickets were …read more.

UPDATE: Plain Township/Leesburg Fire Department Fire Chief Michael Wilson, has released information on the Saturday night house fire at 78 EMS C29A Lane, Warsaw: A family pet perished in the fire and one firefighter was injured and treated by Multi-Township Emergency Medical Services at the scene for minor injuries. The Kosciusko County Fire Investigation Team, …read more.

Engineering studies on East Market Street will soon begin after receiving the blessing of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety. City planner Jeremy Skinner asked the board to approve a contract with A&Z Engineering LLC of Fort Wayne to begin the necessary engineering work that will precede widening and other improvements of Market …read more.

We are starting a weekly listing of events, like live music, theater and art house film showings, in and around Kosciusko County. Many of you enjoy getting out on the town, enjoying some art and culture. In time, this post will be your one-stop shop local events. If you have an event that you would …read more.

Louis-Dreyfus Commodities in Claypool will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to all trucks on Saturday morning. According to Jeremy Mullins of Louis-Dreyfus, “We need to do a major reboot of the computer system that runs our scales. Due to this, we will not be able to load or unload any trucks during …read more.

The Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office has today confirmed the identity of the second body that was found in a Milford body shop after it burned on Feb. 13. The male body found by firefighters was located within the first floor of the structure. The remains have been determined to be that of Jose Medina, 310 …read more.

An informal public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division’s District 1 Headquarters to discuss the creation of a public seaplane landing base on Dewart Lake. The DNR headquarters is located at 9822 N. Turkey Creek Rd., Syracuse, the site of the old fish hatchery. …read more.

Jon Fussle announced his candidacy for Kosciusko County Commissioner in the May 5 Republican primary. The 35-year-old Fussle is currently serving his second year on Kosciusko County Council. “I’m running for commissioner to bring openness and transparency to the office, to bring vision and to help take on the challenges facing this county,” said Fussle. …read more.

North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens reports the cause of a fire is still being investigated that destroyed a 1,344 square foot garage, owned by Lanny Scott, at 63 EMS B5 Lane, North Webster. The fire department was notified of the fire at 5:31 a.m. today. Two pet dogs that were kept in the garage …read more.

Pierceton Lions Club is hosting its second annual “Souper Bowl” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Pierceton Community Building. The community is invited to taste many varieties of homemade soups and vote for their favorite. The event will also include a bake sale and extensive display of Lion Club activities. …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, March 21, through Thursday, March 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.

Ryan Michael Kennedy, 28, of Rancho Santa Margari, Calif., was arrested just before midnight Wednesday for battery to law enforcement officers. According to a Warsaw Police Department incident report, officers were called to 2519 E. Center St., Warsaw, which is the Wyndham Hotel, at 11:42 p.m. last night. Warsaw Police Officer Trent Shively and Winona …read more.

Nashville’s Papa Jack, local musician Douglas Haines and Pottsie’s Pastime Band of Columbia City are prepping for a March 29 benefit to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Train Depot in Pierceton, the concert will get underway. Appetizers and a $4 margarita bar, $5 Long Island Ice …read more.

If a trip to Warsaw City Hall is in your future, linger in the hallway near the elevator for a few minutes. While there, it’s possible to step outside of Indiana into the wide prairies of South Dakota, or the stormy shores of South Carolina. Through May, the artwork of Timothy Young will be on …read more.

OrthoWorx announced today that it has formed a University | Industry Advisory Board to better connect the technology and talent needs of Indiana’s orthopedic medical device industry with the assets and capabilities represented by Indiana’s higher education institutions. “We believe this is the right time and the right group of partners to address critical economic and educational challenges facing …read more.

Community members are invited to hear Eva Kor’s first-person account of surviving Auschwitz concentration camp and the medical experiments of Nazi doctor Josef Mengele on Eva and her twin sister, Miriam. (See related) The event, “The Eva Kor Story: Surviving the Holocaust” will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at the Manahan Orthopaedic …read more.

Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz will lead the 2014 Elkhart County 4-H Fair parade on Sunday, July 20. Ritz had been an educator since 1978 until her election in 2012. Before starting as the state’s Department of Education Superintendent, Ritz was the library media specialist at Crooked Creek Elementary School in Indianapolis. …read more.

What do 3 Doors Down, Francesca Battistelli, Danielle Bradbery, Tyler Farr and Justin Moore have in common? They’ll all be entertaining thousands of guests at the 2014 Elkhart County 4-H Fair. “The Elkhart County 4-H Fair board is thrilled to present this great schedule of entertainment to our guests in 2014,” said Rich Utley, board …read more.

A Muncie man who goes by two different names allegedly admitted to sexually battering his cousin’s girlfriend. The incident in question occurred Jan. 11 and was initially reported more than a month later as an attempted rape. According to Warsaw Police officers, the adult female victim reported the suspect, Jacob Thomas Crisler, 19, was staying …read more.

The US Department of Defense has awarded Warsaw-based Zimmer with a maximum $65,642,304 modification. The deal exercises the third option period on a one-year base contract. There are a total of five 1-year periods for orthopedic hip, knee, spine and extremity trauma implant procedural packages. A year ago today, the US Department of Defense announced …read more.

Article By Dana Owens, WCPL Adult Services Department Head Computer Clinic will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 2. Bring your computer questions and problems. This is a one-on-one program. Off The Shelf Reading Group will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 3. “The Secret …read more.

KOKOMO – The Kokomo Performing Arts Pavilion has announced the free 2014 summer concert series at Foster Park located in downtown Kokomo with an exceptionally strong and diverse lineup featuring classic rock, country, classic hits, instrumental, pop, R&B and more. Coinciding with many of the local festivals, the summer concert series adds to the lineup …read more.

WARSAW – The musicians of Classic Arts Programs invite the public to join them for their upcoming spring concerts “Kaleidescope of Color” featuring the Lakeland Youth Chorale and the Lakeland Community Choir. The concerts will be held at 7:30, Friday, March 21 (both adult and children’s choirs) and at 7 p.m. Monday, March 24 (children’s …read more.

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Tippecanoe Valley Community Mental Health Task Force, thank you to Huntter Randall of The Bowen Center for Human Services for the many hours of QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) for Suicide Prevention Training provided for the entire Tippecanoe Valley staff and our community. During six separate presentations, starting in …read more.

North Webster Town Council took a step closer to satisfying the demands of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management last night by hiring an engineering firm to represent it. Triad Associates Inc. and the town signed a contract for advice during the grant and financing phases of the process to bring the sewer system and …read more.

After 22 years, residents of Syracuse will see their sewer rate go up. After an hour-long discussion, Syracuse Town Council approved a sewer rate increase on first reading during its regular meeting Tuesday night. A public hearing on the matter will be held during the council’s April 15 meeting. Susan Hasse of London Witte Group …read more.

[weaver_youtube PonAcLjiUd0 rel=0] [UPDATE: As reported on March 19, due to the constant ice cover on lakes depleting oxygen levels for aquatic life, fish kills have been reported throughout the county. Readers have noted quantities of dead fish at Pike Lake, Winona Lake and Ridlinger Lake. Though gizzard shad has been the primary species to suffer …read more.

Indiana State Police and narcotics officers of the Warsaw Police Department served a search warrant on an Etna Green house this morning and arrested at least two individuals. According to officers on scene, the warrant was issued for suspected drug activity. Four male occupants of the home have been detained by police and one child …read more.

The school board for the Wawasee Community School Corp. earned an outstanding award as part of the certification awards program of the Indiana School Boards Association. If a majority of a board attains a minimum of level one recognition, which is obtained by accumulating points for various ISBA activities, the board is considered an outstanding …read more.

At the March Warsaw Park Bard meeting March 18, the board voted to approve several popular summer programs for the 2014 season. Anna Burke from Grace College was at the meeting to get approval for the annual Lakes Festival. The festival is set for Saturday, June 14, at Central Park and Sunday June 15, at …read more.

Dear Editor, I read with great interest a letter last month by my good friend, John Elliott. The letter reminded me of basketball games I officiated all over northern Indiana, in many cases working games with John. More than once, I was fortunate enough to officiate the Indiana State Tournament, back when all schools played …read more.

[weaver_youtube 1tjHe91WHD4 rel=0] WINONA LAKE – For the men and women of the Grace College basketball programs, most likely spent their high school and even college years being recognized for being top-flight athletes at their schools. For at least one morning, “celebrity” went to a whole new level. The looks on the kid’s faces at …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee approved a donation of $5,000 to the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex for a walking trail around the ball diamonds during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. The donation still must be approved by the Syracuse Park Foundation. Park superintendent Chad Jonsson explained the trail will be 2,600 feet, just 40 feet shy …read more.

North Webster Community Center has announced some upcoming events for March and April: Sunday, March 23 — Adult Co-Ed basketball league starts. Registration time to sign up a team has been extended. Tuesday, March 25 — Upward Basketball v. the WRSW Hoopsters. Game time is 7 p.m. at NWCC. Entry is a canned good for …read more.

Indiana’s eighth annual National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament  — the largest indoor youth archery tournament in state history — will take place Saturday, March 22, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. More than 1,600 students representing 76 schools qualified to participate, up from about 1,000 students last year from 57 schools. …read more.

WABASH – WWKI Welcomes Grammy-winning country music superstar Trisha Yearwood, whose hits include “She’s In Love With The Boy,” “Walkaway Joe” and “How Can I Live,” to the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2. The concert, on the singer’s first tour in five years, is sponsored by Arnold’s Fine Jewelry and Gifts; Metronet …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are requesting the public’s help to catch thieves who are stealing wiring from light poles. Highway safety is being compromised due to these brazen metal scrapper thieves. Despite additional security measures, and the mortal danger presented by stealing live electrical wires, the thieves persist, especially along …read more.

WARSAW – Kerlin Western World, located at U.S. 30 East in Warsaw, is proud to sponsor the first ever Kick Off To Summer Bash Concert starring Phil Vassar, Kristy Lee Cook, plus Allan Craig Miller & The Nashville Machine! The show is free, but you do need a ticket to get in. You can win …read more.

The evening of Friday, March 14, at Tippecanoe Valley High School, the Tippecanoe Valley Young Entrepreneurs Academy students presented to a panel of four business leaders, who included: Jeff Dryer of Paragon Medical; Rob Chalfant, Male Fashions; Nick Deeter, The Old Leesburg Mill; and Ken Norris, The Auto Park. The 12 student businesses had 6 minutes …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS  – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway today announced that Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Sammy Hagar and the reggae rock trio Sublime With Rome will headline the Coors Light Carb Day concert on Friday, May 23. The concert is set to deliver an exciting mix of rock, reggae, alternative rock and hip hop. The …read more.

Budgets and summer school were among the topics of discussion at Warsaw Community Schools Board work session on Monday night. Kevin Scott’s financial report for February 2014 showed revenues for all budgeted funds totaled $3,927,443.09 and expenditures for all budgeted funds totaled $4,236,591.24. Year-to-date, WCS revenues for all budgeted funds through February totaled $7,728,088.89 and …read more.

This is Severe Weather Preparedness Week for Indiana and also National Flood Awareness Week. As such, Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock said a Tornado Drill has been scheduled for this week. Communities that have tornado sirens will undergo two tornado warning tests this Thursday. The first will happen around 10:30 a.m. and a …read more.

Two hours of discussion ended with the city of Warsaw no closer to adopting an ordinance establishing stormwater utility rates and charges. For the second time, Ordinance 2014-03-01 topped the discussion of the Warsaw Common Council, but once again, the matter stalled on possible credits and an appeals process for stormwater users. While city officials …read more.

The junior/senior prom: One of the most time-honored traditions of high school where young women spend hours getting in full glamor hair and makeup to accentuate their elegant gowns and young men don handsome tuxedos to escort their dates. But prom is also one of the most expensive traditions of high school and would not …read more.

Article by Jason Schaefer, On The Edge Student Reporter, Edgewood Middle School Scattered Links, by local author Michelle Weidenbenner, is a book about a teenage girl named Oksana from Kazak, Russia. She lives with her mom and aunt Ludmila. They are very poor and must steal to survive. Oksana’s mother has a baby and names her …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College’s School of Fine Arts and Design gallery on the South Bend campus will hold a juried student photography exhibit Monday, March 24, through Friday, April 11. The show will feature work from current photography students. A reception and awards presentation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April …read more.

Indiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped 0.4 percent to 6.4 percent in January and is now at the lowest point since September 2008 (6.3 percent). The rate of unemployment in Indiana remains below all neighboring states and is now lower than the national rate by 0.2 percent. Prior to the benchmarking process, the last time …read more.

During a “normal” winter, Kosciusko County usually sees between 40 and 45 inches of total snowfall. This winter, however, said National Weather Service Meteorologist Nick Greenawalt, has been above normal in at least a few areas. The first measurable snowfall of the season — identified as the snow season — fell on Nov. 11, 2013, …read more.

Article by Skyler Lampkin, On The Edge Student Reporter, Edgewood Middle School Are romantic movies the best movies ever made? Most females will say yes. On the other hand, some females will say no. Hey, some males might even agree with me! Either way, romantic movies are very popular. But it’s not just the movies …read more.

Due to unprecedented weather-related school delays and closings, Whitko Community Schools will now be in session on the following dates: Friday, March 21 (previously scheduled as a make-up day) Friday, April 18 (school will be in session on Good Friday) Friday, May 16 (previously scheduled as a make-up day) Additional days added include May 29-30 …read more.

The land and lakes in the Upper Tippecanoe Watershed provides many beautiful scenes and moments that awe and inspire. Recently, the Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation hosted a photo contest for area photographers to capture some of those beautiful scenes. The winning entries of the TWF 2013 Photo Contest were selected by a panel and announced this …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley will host a Community Presentation on Suicide Awareness and Prevention in the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Commons from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. Huntter Randall of The Bowen Center will help participants learn how to identify the warning signs, clues and communications of individuals considering suicide; how to question the …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: StaceyPageOnline.com is working with the Kosciusko County Historical Society in trying to identify people and places of Kosciusko County’s history.) The 1928 Syracuse High School basketball team compiled a 22-2 record and won the county championship that year. The photo shows, in front, from left, players named Ketring, Godshalk, Backman and Klingerman. In …read more.

[weaver_youtube CZkv2lljXkg rel=0] Two local gals headed to Fort Wayne to cut loose at the Dance For All and stumbled upon an interesting opportunity. Melody Barker of Warsaw and her sister-in-law, Annette Ray of Bourbon, choreographed a dance to the song “Blue Water County” by the Michigan-based country band, The North County Flyers, and the …read more.

The water boil in Milford has been lifted. Milford Utilities Superintendent Randy Veach notified StaceyPageOnline.com at 9:33 a.m. this morning to confirm that the water in Milford is again safe for consumption. A water boil was issued Friday after a water main break in town. (See related)

Cammy Leffert, Warsaw, suffered minor injuries when her Yukon went off the road this morning. The Yukon hit a NIPSCO pole and rolled onto its top. The accident was reported at 8:40 a.m. in front of 806 W. CR 1350N, north of Milford. Leffert suffered unknown minor injuries and was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. …read more.

One year after the medical device tax, as part of the Affordable Care Act went into effect, the financial impact on the medtech industry is not as bad as industry lobbyists feared, but it is still concerning to the industry. According to a recently analysis completed by MassDevice.com, the medtech industry paid at least $500 …read more.

At the March County Council meeting on Thursday, as the meeting drew to a close, things took a rather nasty turn regarding an electronic correspondence written by councilman Jon Fussle. “It came out of nowhere,” Fussle told StaceyPageOnline.com. “That meeting was great until they chewed me out.” On March 10, Fussle sent out a personal …read more.

As first reported by StaceyPageOnline.com last night, Milford residents remain under a boil order today while the utilities department works to repair a water main break. Milford Utilities Superintendent Randy Veach said the order is in effect until further notice. Residents are requested to boil water before consuming it. At Milford Town Hall today, local …read more.

Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar called the Indiana General Assembly’s action to reduce the business personal property tax “a positive move” for the state, but for communities like Warsaw, it is those taxes that largely support public services and schools. The package approved by lawmakers allows for a 4.9 percent reduction …read more.

Longevity at Turkey Creek Fire Territory stands to increase with an option for employees to switch from the civil public employees retirement fund to the 77 PERF fund available exclusively to police and fire personnel. The 77 PERF fund is being offered to current employees and will replace the Civil PERF in which they currently …read more.

ELKHART, Ind. – Investigators in Elkhart County are searching for a suspect of an alleged sexual assault that happened more than five months ago. On Oct. 2, 2013, at approximately 7:05 a.m., Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the 52000 block of Brookstream Circle in Elkhart to investigate the reported sexual assault of a …read more.

Northern Indiana Public Service Company is reminding customers today of available assistance programs, payment arrangements and energy efficiency programs to help customers with their utility bills, as the state’s winter moratorium ends tomorrow, March 15. The programs are for customers enrolled in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. NIPSCO and all Indiana electric and …read more.

“Beware the ides of March” (read: mark your calendars). This year, the ides of March bring the annual Wawasee High School March musical. For 2014, the WHS Theater Department will be putting on the Tony award-winning “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” And, yes, that’s Charlie Brown, the bald, lovable loser from the Charles Schulz …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — On Thursday, the state of Indiana passed new tax cuts, provided the first-ever state funds for quality pre-kindergarten education for low-income children, and invested $400 million in roads and bridges. These achievements, along with measures to improve Indiana’s workforce and offer a tax credit for adoptive parents, top a long list of legislative …read more.

Biomet is asking the county for a tax abatement to expand its Warsaw campus, which is a multi-million dollar plan. At the Kosciusko County Council meeting this evening, Biomet legal counsel Richard Helm said, “We’re here for a tax abatement,” explaining that the medical device company plans to buy two tracts of land near its …read more.

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Office of Water Quality (OWQ) is offering residential well owners the opportunity to have their water tested as part of the statewide Ground Water Monitoring Network. Testing for metals, nitrate-nitrite, VOCs, SOCs, alkalinity, pesticide degradates and general chemistry will be conducted free of charge for 400 qualified well …read more.

The town of Milford has been placed under a boil order until further notice by Utilities Superintendent Randy Veach. According to Veach, the town is experiencing a water main break and pressure has been lowered. Residents are requested to please boil water before drinking. Milford School, according to principal Cindy Kaiser, has a plan to …read more.

Get rooted in the Red Cross this spring. Donate blood and platelets and become part of its ever growing family tree; joining about 3.3 million blood donors nationwide in a lifesaving cause. According to Tracy Fox, communications manager for the American Red Cross Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region, “Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, March 14, through Thursday, March 20. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) Sherman & Mr. Peabody (3D), Rated: PG Starring: Ty Burrell, Max Charles Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $8 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Dr., Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before …read more.

Indianapolis — Today, Gov. Mike Pence signed a bill that will help Hoosier heroes and their families by expanding access to the Military Family Relief Fund. “Veterans face higher rates of unemployment than the general population, as well as other hardships,” said Gov. Pence. “Helping our Hoosier veterans who served our nation and sacrificed their …read more.

As a result of the March 12, cancellation of school, the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announces the following changes to its make up day schedule:  The final day of the 12-day period of one-hour extended school days will be Wednesday, March 19. Students will attend school on Monday, June 2, the new last day of the …read more.

Leesburg Pack 3729 held its Pinewood Derby this past Saturday morning at the Leesburg Grace Brethren Church. There was a total of 16 entrants ranging from 1st to 4th grade with all the cars turning out awesome this year. While a round of applause and congrats goes to all our racers and the hard work …read more.

The Fox TV series labeled as an American teen musical comedy-drama has become one of the most popular shows on television today. Glee is the story about William McKinley High School’s glee club and its eclectic mix of characters and personalities. Recently, two Warsaw makeup artists got the thrill of a lifetime when they were …read more.

Kindergarten round-up at Triton Elementary School will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the school. Parents who would like to visit the kindergarten classrooms and take a look around the school, should please plan on arriving 15 to 20 minutes early. Students will have an opportunity to meet the …read more.

The town of Winona Lake has announced that, due to yesterday’s weather, today’s usual trash pick-up will take place Friday.

WABASH – British conductor Michael Francis joins the renowned Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for “Shakespeare at the Symphony: Romeo & Juliet,” showcasing three composers, all inspired by the Bard’s infamous story of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet, at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Honeywell Center. The performance is part of the Wabash Valley Music …read more.

WABASH – Boscoe France, who beat out more than 4,000 guitarists throughout the U.S. to be named Guitar Center’s 2012 Battle of the Blues winner, will be featured at Thursday Night Blues: Live At The Eagles Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, when the Boscoe France Band takes the stage for the final in …read more.

WABASH – Calling all artists! Whether your medium be paint, pottery, film or metals, the Clark Gallery invites artists by profession as well as artists for pleasure to take part in the first Honeywell Center “Artist Mixer” event of the year. at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in the Clark Gallery, artists and art aficionados …read more.

Two reports were among the agenda items for the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening in Syracuse. The board heard a report about the peer facilitators program at Wawasee High School and also a report from Amy Evans, science teacher at Milford Middle School, about what she plans to do with …read more.

April’s First Friday event in Warsaw will, for the first time, be a contest to encourage recycling and 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 …read more.

By RAY BALOG Staff Writer “We’re in pretty good shape.” That’s the assessment of Turkey Creek Township Fire Chief Mickey Scott as he presented the budget expenditures for January and February at Monday night’s meeting of the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board. With 16.67 percent of the calendar year elapsed, the Turkey Creek Fire Territory …read more.

(The following is reprinted from Fort Wayne Media Maven blog as it appears online.) A funny thing happened in media-land in Warsaw yesterday. As best as the Media Maven can figure out, an article headlined “Warsaw Residents Charged with Attempted Murder” appeared on Stacey Page Online, (a free, online ‘newspaper’) and then, amazingly an identical …read more.

One highlight of this week will be the Annual WLW Breakfast, held from 6:50 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, in the WCHS Black Box. World Language students will be able to sample a variety of cultural cuisine including Chinese, Hispanic, French, Italian, Indian, Korean and American dishes. The WLW Breakfast will be served …read more.

Sit down for tea with Ann Thallemer, and it’s like chatting with a favorite, sweet grandmother. She plays bridge religiously and gardens. Every Sunday, she hosts brunch for as many of her five children, 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren as possible. This includes her son, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, although Ann is quick to point …read more.

Another blast of wintry weather has left Kosciusko County and surrounding areas under another blanket of snow, and rising temperatures through the week mean more melting snow and the threat of flooding. The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the Tippecanoe River near Ora that will affect Kosciusko, Fulton, …read more.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has no phone lines at this time. CenturyLink has been notified to repair the problem and currently, all 9-1-1 calls from Marshall County are routing to Kosciusko County. For non-emergency calls in Marshall County, dial 574-952-3289.

Sesame Street Live “Can’t Stop Singing” is coming to the the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend for two performances on Tuesday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m. When Elmo casts a spell with Abby Cadabby’s magic wand, there’s something in the air – and Sesame Street becomes …read more.