Gustavo Munoz, who had originally petitioned the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission to have commercial property rezoned for residential use, was instead granted approval by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals for an exception during its regular monthly meeting March 11 in Warsaw. Munoz asked for an exception to allow residential use on commercial …read more.

Milford is among the Kosciusko County towns that are without power this morning due to the winter storm. Milford Fire Chief Todd Haines said the fire station is open and heated for any town residents who need to keep warm. The traffic lights in Milford are also not working due to the power outage, but …read more.

Mother Nature has once again flexed her muscles and wreaked havoc on Kosciusko County. This latest snow storm — which is expected to continue most of today — is resulting in traffic woes, cancellations and delays. To have a weather-related announcement added to our list, complete our ONLINE FORM. Please check this list often, as …read more.

Heavy snow and extremely high winds rolling through Kosciusko County have caused power outages for roughly 1,700 Kosciusko REMC members. Impacted members include those served by the Maple Leaf substation in the northern part of the county. Crews are currently working to restore the substation and are also responding to two broken poles on north …read more.

Myles Bartley is a 2-year-old little boy who was born with non-functioning kidneys. He has been on Peritoneal Dialysis since he was 2 weeks old. Though Myles has endured many needles, medications and surgeries, Myles has remained a sweet and energetic boy. In just a few short months, Myles will be receiving a new kidney …read more.

An argument which began on Facebook ended with two teenagers injured in an early Monday morning stabbing in Syracuse. Information on the altercation has been sent to the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s office and county probation department for possible charges of battery resulting in serious bodily injury and aggravated assault. Potential other charges may be added. …read more.

Students in Dr. Boyds’ physical education and health classes have been interacting with a real-world event to bring learning closer to home. It started with all students reading A Leg Up by Josh Sundquist, a former Paralympic Alpine skier. The book gave students a perspective on what it is like to be disabled and what …read more.

Up to 9 inches of snow is expected to dump over Kosciusko and surrounding counties overnight tonight which has prompted the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana to update a storm watch to a Winter Storm Warning. The warning goes into effect at 2 a.m. Wednesday. Heavy snow is expected late tonight and into Wednesday. …read more.

Syracuse Park Board signed limited use agreements with the Wawasee Youth League and Wawasee Pee Wee Football during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. The agreement gives the youth league and peewee football exclusive rights to use the Harold Schrock Youth Athletic Complex. Dave VanLue, park board president, explained one reason for the agreements is …read more.

SYRACUSE, Ind. — Indiana Conservation Officers scuba divers converged on Lake Wawasee last Wednesday to practice rescue and recovery operations for ice related emergencies. Divers and their support staff practiced preparing for the worst case scenario: a person falling through the ice and needing emergency assistance. The divers are well equipped with thermal suits, full …read more.

Jordan Swain came before the Syracuse Park Board to propose having boat races on Syracuse Lake during the park board’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. Swain explained there used to be races on the lake and he and others would like to bring them back. Swain belongs to the Northern Indiana Outboard Racing Association and …read more.

Warsaw-based Biomet Inc. will be back on the public markets later this year. The Indianapolis Business Journal reports today that the group of private equity funds that acquired Biomet in June 2007, has filed to take the company back onto the public markets. The plan is to sell $100 million in stock later this year. Biomet …read more.

Property tax bills will be mailed out possibly as soon as next week. Kosciusko County Treasurer Sue Ann Mitchell told the county commissioners this morning that 62,170 bills will be printed and mailed. She said it’s important to note that Kosciusko County will be one of the first counties in the state to get tax …read more.

Dear Editor, My name is Curt Nisly, and I seek the Republican nomination for State House District 22, which includes most of Kosciusko County and southern Elkhart County. I am concerned about our country, and believe Hoosiers must focus on making Indiana stronger. I will always listen to and respect my constituents, and will vote …read more.

Prior to Milford Town Council’s regular meeting Monday, council member Dan Cochran was contacted by Indiana Operation: Military Kids State Team. The team requested the town’s help in the statewide celebration of military youth by locally declaring April the Month of the Military Child. April is recognized nationally as the Month of the Military Child, …read more.

On Saturday, Tippe Downs welcomed the public during an open house event. The senior living residential development allowed the public to see their first glimpses of the clubhouse, complete with a heated pool, billiards, ping pong, shuffle board and gym, as well as several of the housing options available to seniors. Phase I of Tippe …read more.

Milford has been selected as the site for a new Verizon tower, to be constructed at the sewer plant. The town will receive $1,000 each month as part of a five-year contract. Council members at their Monday meeting noted access concerns at the site have already been addressed prior to approving the contract pending a …read more.

Three suspects sought for attempted murder charges by Plymouth Police were located in Warsaw last week and arrested with assistance from the Warsaw Police Department’s SWAT team. The arrests happened last Thursday morning on Warsaw’s Park Avenue. According to a press released provided today by Plymouth Police, Christopher Tackett, 16, of Tippecanoe; Heather Alexander, 21, …read more.

Due to the impending winter storm, the Atwood Lions Club is cancelling the fish fry they planned to hold tomorrow (Wednesday) night.

Weather permitting, SR 15 in Warsaw will have intermittent lane restrictions on Wednesday while INDOT crews replace and repair sensors in the road. The work is scheduled to take place on SR 15 approximately 3 miles south of U.S. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon in the southbound lane, and from noon to 5 p.m. …read more.

By unanimous vote, the Warsaw Planning Commission has given their approval to allow chickens within the city limits. The proposed ordinance received nearly an hour of discussion Monday night, and passed with little alteration, meaning the Warsaw Common Council will now vote on the matter. Domestic chickens — specifically only female chickens or hens — …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Kosciusko and surrounding counties from late tomorrow night through Wednesday afternoon. According to meteorologists, a wintry mix of rain, snow and sleet is forecast to change over to all snow by late Tuesday night. Snow accumulations could reach between 4 and 8 inches by …read more.

When Meijer opened its new store in Warsaw last summer, Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner said Staples submitted a development plan to occupy space on the southwest quadrant of the retail giant’s property (identified as Outlot D in the accompanying photo). Last May Skinner said, “They haven’t applied for the building permit yet, but their …read more.

Total employment in Kosciusko County, as of the end of 2013, was up with 2,683 more people employed in the county than in 2012. At a 7.4 percent increase in employed people, Kosciusko County had the highest percentage in North Central and Northeast Indiana. Only Allen County had a higher gross number at 5,500, and …read more.

A Pierceton man was arrested on Saturday, March 8, for the battery of a Pierceton Police Officer and a woman, and for resisting law enforcement. According to Officer Ed Owens of Pierceton Police Department, at approximately 10:19 p.m. Saturday, Owens was called to respond to a 911 hang up where dispatch was unable to contact …read more.

A Pierceton man was arrested Friday, March 7, for allegedly selling prescription drugs to undercover Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers. William Paul Clutter, 34, Pierceton, was arrested and preliminarily charged with dealing a Schedule I controlled substance at approximately 5 p.m. Friday, Kosciusko County D.T.F. Officers stated that undercover units had made previous purchases …read more.

At approximately 7:45 p.m. police and emergency personnel were called to respond to a collision located at the Market Street and Detroit Street intersection in Warsaw. According to an accident report filed by Warsaw Police Department, the accident involved Kyle V. Brodien, 22, of North 700 West, Warsaw, and Niya N. Sainer, 23, of East …read more.

At approximately 5 a.m. today firefighters from SIlver Lake Fire Department were called to respond to reports of a fire located at an empty home located at 10978 South 450 West, Silver Lake. According to a representative from Silver Lake Fire Department, no one was residing in the home at the time of the fire and …read more.

Emergency personnel have been called to respond to a electrical fire located at 10730 West Anglin Road, Etna Green. According to scanner traffic, the fire was believed to be within the walls of a home, however, when firefighters arrived on scene the found that an an electrical outlet had sparked and burned an area around the …read more.

As the weather finally begins to warm up, homeowners have a tendency to turn their attention to home improvement projects. Highlighting the local purveyors of home improvement products is the 15th Builders Association of Kosciusko Fulton Counties Home and Outdoor Show. “We’ll have builders, mortgage and insurance providers, specialty concrete companies, landscape experts, lawn and …read more.

A Bourbon woman is hoping to have her dreams take root –literally. Ashley Fink, project leader of Food Warriors, is hoping to share her vision of a community garden with the public through the creation of a garden located on Triton School Corporation property. “This is an ongoing project within our community,” States Fink on …read more.

Brad Hagg, chief technology Officer for Warsaw Community Schools, has been honored as one of the “20 to watch” honorees by The National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) Technology Leadership Network (TLN). These distinctive education leaders from across the country are being recognized for their ability to inspire colleagues to incorporate innovative technology solutions that contribute …read more.

[weaver_youtube IQWf8Huc0e0 rel=0] Hungry stomachs both young and old strolled the streets of downtown Warsaw today in pursuit of food both salty and sweet during Warsaw’s March First Friday “What’s Cookin’ in Downtown?” event. This month’s first friday, which went from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., included a variety of free food items for attendees to …read more.

The Indiana State Police have arrested a Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation employee this afternoon following an investigation into allegations that he provided alcohol to a 15 year old student. According to Trooper David Caswell on Wednesday, March 5, an allegation was made to the Indiana State Police Post in Bremen stating that 49 year old David …read more.

Biomet, Inc. announced today that its parent company, LVB Acquisition, Inc., has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. In connection with the offering, LVB Acquisition, Inc. intends to change its name to Biomet Group, Inc. The number of shares to be …read more.

Surf rock is a one of the oldest subsets of rock ‘n’ roll there is, but its purveyors usually hail from the California coast, not the hills of southern Indiana. But an anomaly has emerged from Bloomington’s music scene: Thee Tsunamis. Hot off last summer’s release of “A Goodbad Man Is Hard to Find,” this …read more.

(UPDATE: Whitley County Coroner Randy Dellinger has released the identities of the two men who died in the fire. The victims are Robert L. McKinzie, 58, and Frederick Karl Niemann, 54.) A Whitley County house fire located in the 2400 block of South Barr Street in Coesse has claimed the lives of two people. The …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley Community Mental Health Task Force will host a Community Presentation on Suicide Awareness & Prevention in the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Commons from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. The evening will feature a presentation by Huntter Randall of The Bowen Center for Human Services. Participants will learn how to …read more.

The Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office is urging Hoosiers to change their batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time they change their clocks to daylight saving time this Sunday. “The annual change from standard time to daylight saving time is a good reminder to make sure your smoke alarms are working and have …read more.

This year’s headliner of the free Country Concert in the park will be Jo Dee Messina. The singer of “Bye Bye,” “My Give A Damn’s Busted” and “Heads Carolina, Tails California” will take the stage Friday, July 18, at Central Park in Warsaw. Warsaw’s three-member Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously voted to approved …read more.

Skittles enthusiasts may rest at ease once again. The Indiana State Health Department has released a statement that the candy is once again deemed safe to consume following testing at the Indiana State Department of Health Laboratory. The testing followed the hospitalization of two individuals (see original report) who reportedly ate a contaminated bag of …read more.

The Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund is hosting a Battle of the Bands at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3, in the Warsaw Performing Arts Center. This is the first time KCCCF has put on the event and it is still looking for talent to perform. Bands, a cappella groups, duets, trios, barbershop quartets, dance groups …read more.

[weaver_youtube zvtuDEhydns rel=0] (UPDATE: The Burn Camp fundraiser basketball game scheduled for tonight – March 12 – has been moved to 7 p.m. Monday, March 17) Branden Dugan is being celebrated as an honorary member of the Mentone Fire Department. The 13-year-old Tippecanoe Valley middle schooler has become somewhat of an adopted son to the …read more.

A formal proposal to allow for chickens in the city limits will be presented to the Warsaw Plan Commission at a special time on Monday. Chickens — specifically the keeping of hens for the purpose of egg production — have been the topic of board meetings over the last month. James Bausch first brought the …read more.

A $10,000 surety bond has been set for a Claypool woman who allegedly admitted to dealing heroin. Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers say they received an anonymous tip Wednesday that Teresa Lavone Lambert, 48, was selling heroin out of her home at Beaver Dam Lake. Officers went to the home, at 7420 W. Bensart …read more.

A rental scam utilizing craigslist has reared its ugly head once again in central Indiana and the Indiana State Police want to warn the public to be mindful of their dealings. On Feb. 21, a Plainfield resident answered a craigslist posting for a rental home in Noblesville. The interested party inquired if the home was …read more.

“What’s Cookin’ in Downtown?” is the theme for this week’s First Friday event in downtown Warsaw. As the community celebrates a year of the arts, the culinary arts will be honored this month. As unpredictable — and freezing cold — as this winter has been, First Friday organizers have decided to move the activities indoors …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, March 7, through Thursday, March 13. 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.

A Leesburg man is planning to walk across the state of Indiana to raise awareness of and funds for the Indiana Lincoln Highway Association and the Alzheimer’s Association. Jeff Blair, 66, will make the 150-mile walk from the Indiana-Illinois border at Dyer, Ind., to the Indiana-Ohio border east of Fort Wayne from April 25 to …read more.

“The Fantastics”, a time-proven audience pleaser, is coming to the Warsaw Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13. Just try to remember a time when this charming, romantic musical wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world. It is classical simplicity, not a contemporary character tale. It’s about a boy who is overly in love …read more.

Kelly Shoemaker is a quiet soul. A self-described introvert, she says she thinks more often than she ever speaks aloud. But step inside a gallery full of her artwork, and the ambiance suddenly gets very loud. Bright colors, discorded figures, and broken but hopeful scenes fill Shoemaker’s paintings, speaking volumes about her surreal subject matter, …read more.

An Auburn man has been arrested in Kosciusko County for allegedly molesting his girlfriend’s 10-year-old daughter. Kim Jacquay, 57, is being held on a $20,000 surety bond in the Kosciusko County Jail facing one charge of child molesting. The charges stemmed from a Jan. 31 phone call to child protective services who were informed that …read more.

A sweet, sugary snack may pack a rather unsavory surprise for some. Indiana health officials have said packages of original Skittles sold at a store in eastern Indiana caused two individuals to be hospitalized for treatment of burning throats, cramping and diarrhea. According to WSBT, State Health Department spokeswoman Amy Reel said the contaminated candy, …read more.

A hazardous mix of acid and bleach has spilled at Egg Innovations near Mentone which has required the assistance of area fire departments. Atwood and Mentone firefighters on the scene and Multi-Township EMS has also been called to treat two patients who are reportedly experiencing breathing difficulties. Both victims were taken to the hospital for …read more.

As it was in February, a petition by Gustavo Munoz to rezone an old Pierceton restaurant from commercial to residential was tabled by the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission during its regular monthly meeting March 5 in Warsaw. Munoz, who was not present at today’s meeting, appeared before the APC last month asking for the …read more.

[weaver_youtube WY8MLh7knUg rel=0] LED lights will soon be a staple of stop signs at McKinley and Jefferson streets in Warsaw. The flashing lights (like those appearing on the sign in the video) were approved by the Warsaw Traffic Commission this afternoon. Looking north on McKinley Street at Jefferson Street, Warsaw. (Photo from Google) As seen …read more.

Christian Performing Artist’s Fellowship will sponsor the March Second Sunday Series concert “Around the World” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at Rodeheaver Auditorium, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Special guest artist Gert Kumi, assistant professor of music at Anderson University and on violin faculty for the MasterWorks Festival, will perform Mozart and Bach as …read more.

Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites all to attend its March ballroom dance from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13). Music will be provided by The Fords. Cost for the evening is $12.50 per person, taken at the door. Refreshments are included. …read more.

The annual Fat & Skinny Tire Festival will be held this year from Friday through Sunday, May 16-18, in Warsaw and Winona Lake. Friday will mark the annual Bike-to-Work Day with the festival kick-off party starting at 5 p.m. in the Village at Winona and Mad Anthony’s Lake City Taphouse. Friday’s festivities will include opening …read more.

Once again, runners and walkers will get the chance to help fight hunger in our community. World Compassion Network will hold the Run/Walk for Hunger 5K at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29, in Winona Lake. Headquartered in Warsaw, WCN responds to domestic and international disasters through local churches and alliances with other relief organizations; seeks …read more.

What started as an online romance for two separate Bourbon residents has reportedly turned into an international internet scam. According to 1050AM, The Chief, Bourbon Police Chief Bill Martin reported discovering that, seemingly unbeknownst to them, two people from Bourbon had become involved with a scheme to move stolen goods purchased with stolen credit cards. The …read more.

Five local residents were arrested and charged Tuesday for drug related crimes after undercover officers completed a recent investigation. Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers, along with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies, converged on various locations yesterday to arrest the individuals who had allegedly previously sold illegal narcotics to undercover officers. The following individuals were arrested …read more.

What do you do when you can’t utilize your pier in the lake due to boats anchored nearby? You seek legal advice and file for a permit. Steve Snyder filed a request on behalf of Anchor Holdings LLC and Peter Nicholas for a permit to install signage in the lake prohibiting boats from anchoring within …read more.

Almost a month ago, utility directors in Milford and Syracuse issued a freeze warning, asking town water users to run water from a faucet. That warning is still in effect and will remain in effect until further notice. Milford Utilities Superintendent Randy Veach stated it will get worse before it gets better. He explained as the …read more.

A light dusting of snow is falling across areas of the county today. Though the snow has left some questioning if yet another winter storm is on its way, according to the National Weather Service, less than 1 inch is expected to fall. The NWS reports that snowfall is expected to occur primarily before 3 …read more.

Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of Wawasee Community School Corp., posted the following statement on The Wawascene, the Web blog for the school corporation: “Winter has been especially harsh this year causing many delays and cancellations for Wawasee Community Schools. As it stands now, the last student day is Tuesday, June 3. “If the prolonged winter …read more.

Helen Leinbach was chosen Person of the Year by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce during an awards dinner held Monday evening. Leinbach has been employed by the North Webster Community Public Library for almost 24 years. She was the only full-time employee, assisted by two part-timers, when she started. The library now has …read more.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman has issued the following statement after the House of Representatives today unanimously passed HR 4076, the Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation Act: “Propane shortages have driven Hoosiers’ heating bills higher during this bitterly cold winter. Today, both parties came together to pass common-sense legislation to extend emergency provisions through the …read more.

Chautauqua-Wawasee recently announced its 2014 program schedule. A wine cheese and chocolate experience will kick off Chautauqua-Wawasee’s summer activities Friday, May 30. Art Blast! sponsored by Creative Fish/Artzie Workshop will be held Saturday, June 28, along with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Patriotic Pops Concert. The children’s art experience will be “Music in Color” and will …read more.

The Warsaw Police Department is pleased to have McArthur Counseling Center and Medtronic as gold level sponsors for this year’s fifth annual Victim Services 5K Run/Walk. The race will take place on Saturday, April 12, at Winona Lake. A pre-registration form is available online through April 2 at www.warsaw.in.gov. Click on  Departments, Police, then Victim …read more.

Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce are encouraging Hoosiers to take action during the comment period for the Environmental Protection Agency’s new coal regulations, which will cause energy bills to soar. The EPA’s recent directive to strictly limit carbon emissions for new power plants will be expensive to comply …read more.

Kosciusko County business and community leaders were placed behind bars today for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Lock-Up. The lock-up was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Noa Noa in an effort to raise MDA’s fundraising goal of $70,000. According to MDA Fundraising Coordinator Alison Ekert, a total of 150 “jail birds” were recruited …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Instead of making a tragic mistake behind the wheel, Indiana high school and college students are being encouraged to put their smartphones to good use by urging others to “Drive Now. TXT L8R.” The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana Department of Labor, Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana …read more.

Julia Frush was honored with the Friends of Extension Award during last night’s Kosciusko County Extension Annual Meeting. The meeting was held in the Shrine Building on the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. It was a night of lightheartedness, sharing success, challenges and recognition. (To see the full year in review report, click HERE.) Frush has been …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The international hit show “Menopause The Musical” will stop in Fort Wayne and will play The Embassy Theatre on Thursday, April 3, for one performance. Menopause The Musical is a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived, “The Change.” Tickets can be …read more.

WABASH – The second performance in the three show Dinner Chamber Music Series will feature the five-member Celtica. This multi-talented group of musicians will play a wide-range of instruments including hammered dulcimer, bowed psaltery, fiddle, uilleann pipes, penny whistle, hurdy gurdy, field organ, guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals and more. Celtica’s performances excite and captivate audiences …read more.

ELKHART – Get the Led Out is a group of professional musicians who are passionate about their love of the music of Led Zeppelin. And on On Thursday, March 6, they are coming to the Lerner Theatre in Elkhart. It’s been their mission to bring the studio recordings of “the mighty Zep” to life on …read more.

STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) honored Vietnam War veterans at the Statehouse Monday for the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The honor was in a resolution which urged Gov. Mike Pence to establish March 30 as an annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. “Our soldiers were not given the heroes welcome one …read more.

The newly established Stormwater Utility brought about 2 hours of discussions Monday night as the Warsaw Common Council discussed consumer fees and the tedious process that went into determining those fees. All in all, Warsaw residents should be pleased with the low rate they’ll be expected to pay, but some “major users,” such as Warsaw …read more.

At 2 a.m. Sunday, Indiana springs forward with daylight saving time. For most of us, moving the clock forward one hour on a Sunday is not a big deal. But, starting Monday, March 10, make sure to have all of your watches and clocks — don’t forget your automobile clocks — straightened out so you …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Hoosiers filed more than 15,400 complaints with the Indiana Attorney General’s Office last year and auto-related gripes topped the list once again. Attorney General Greg Zoeller said complaints against retail stores and home contractors were among the fastest-growing categories and landed in the number two and three spots respectively. The newly released …read more.

It was 1964 when Cardinal Services opened its new sheltered workshop, CCI. The factory setting gave people with intellectual disabilities something they never had before: a paying job. Through the years, the emphasis has moved from the shelter aspect and more to the manufacturing business. “Our employees do great work,” stated general manager Jay Tate. …read more.

Beginning with this photo, a new feature is starting here on StaceyPageOnline.com. About twice each month, a photo provided by the Kosciusko County Historical Society will be posted. The historical society will be looking for assistance from readers to better identify something or someone in the photo. The first photo, just in time for March …read more.

A groundbreaking for the expansion of OMCO will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the facility’s manufacturing plant, 1 Arnolt Dr., Pierceton. OMCO is constructing a new building addition of approximately 50,000 square feet. The expansion will nearly double its current capacity. The project also includes new manufacturing equipment for a total capital investment …read more.

By Rep. Rebecca Kubacki Indiana House District 22 The health and safety of families in Indiana has been one of my top priorities since I was elected to office. When looking at the different bills that the House has passed, one that I feel especially passionate about is House Bill 1141, which I co-authored. This …read more.

Dear Editor, I’m writing to express my deep disappointment in the “new” Indiana education standards. After listening to Gov. Pence during the State of the State address assure us that education would be written for Hoosiers by Hoosiers, I had hoped that was what would happen. Unfortunately, the Education Board did not follow through with …read more.

Annual spring cleanup at the Palestine Cemetery will soon begin, meaning grave decorations that do not meet the standards set in the cemetery regulations, must be removed or brought into compliance by April 1. The board of directors of the Palestine Cemetery, located in Palestine, have announced that decorations not in compliance with cemetery regulations …read more.

OrthoWorx announced today that it is supporting a major initiative to enable all schools in Kosciusko County to implement Project Lead The Way’s S.T.E.M. education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum in grades K-12. Project Lead The Way, a nationally known S.T.E.M. education non-profit organization, recently offered five northern Indiana counties an opportunity to have …read more.

Dutchtown Brethren Church will host the 13th annual Northern Sing-Fest at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16. The Northmen and Cathy from Fort Wayne and The Southern-Aires Quartet will share the gospel in song during the afternoon concert. The Southern-Aires were organized in 1955 at a time when a “new” music was beginning to sweep the …read more.

A new study released today by BMO Harris Bank found Indiana parents spend an average of $704 each month on child-related expenses, slightly below the national average of $795. Hoosiers who are planning to have children estimate the cost will be $1,379, closer to the mark than the national average estimate of $2,143, but still …read more.

Quick response from the North Webster Fire Department saved a summer cottage at 7 EMS B33A Ln. on Little Barbee Lake. At about 7:45 p.m. Saturday, firefighters were called to the single story cottage where smoke and flames were seen coming from the residence. NWFD Chief Jeremy Likens said, despite the snow and tight quarters …read more.

Area meteorologists are saying a winter blast initially forecast for much of Indiana, largely is tracking to the south, meaning not as much snow or freezing rain. Kokomo and areas south of there are still expecting 10 to 12 inches of snow, with ice and sleet in southern Indiana. “Relatively speaking, our area dodged a …read more.

WARSAW- Talk about time-proven audience pleaser. “Try to Remember” a time when this charming, romantic musical wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world. At 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center, Nebraska Theatre Caravan will bring to the community “The Fantasticks” the world’s longest-running production of any kind, and with good reason: …read more.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking team captains for its Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser, to be held through March 22 at The Bowling Alley, 1535 N. Detroit, Warsaw. There will be three sessions in Warsaw: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The concept involves …read more.

SYRACUSE – Some have said it is the greatest story ever told. A story that comes to life from the pages of the Holy Bible every Easter season. “Christ’s Passion” will be presenting its ninth season at Quaker Haven Camp in Syracuse from April 11-19. This production is presented by the members of the Lakes …read more.

Firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory were called to a barn fire at 3275 W. 200 N., Warsaw, at about 12:15 p.m. The fire is in a pole barn type of structure and is not attached to any other buildings. A pickup truck and a small amount of diesel fuel were reportedly in the …read more.

MassDevice.com has reported that Medtronic is receiving over $1 million in repayments from a New Zealand doctor after forensics revealed the surgeon faked invoices to avoid debt. A New Zealand judge ordered surgeon Gregory Dale Finch to pay overdue invoices after ruling the doctor forged documents in order to dodge his debt. Finch attempted to …read more.

Pat O’Hara was losing hope. The 59-year-old Silver Lake resident was told he only had 3 to 4 months left to live and that he could not withstand the heart transplant needed to save his life. Though the situation seemed bleak, through the help of an artificial heart, O’Hara was able to undergo the surgery …read more.

In a letter sent to President Obama Friday, Indiana Governor Mike Pence joined a group of 50 bipartisan governors expressing opposition to proposed cuts to the Army National Guard. The cuts are expected to be included in President Obama and the Department of Defense’s fiscal year 2015 budget request. “The Indiana Army National Guard is …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the northern Indiana area. Counties included in the outlook are Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall, Allen and Whitley. According to the NWS, accumulating snowfall is expected Saturday night through Sunday night with the heaviest snowfall to be over southern portions of the area. According to WSBT …read more.