WINONA LAKE – The finest season in Grace’s women’s soccer history earned the program’s finest individual award on Wednesday when Mallory Rondeau was named the NCCAA Player of the Year. The junior forward finished the 2014 season with 18 goals and 11 assists. She ended the season on a blistering pace, tallying 14 goals with …read more.

David Letterman will host his final broadcast of the Late Show on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, on the CBS Television Network, it was announced today by CBS and Worldwide Pants Inc., Letterman’s production company. “David Letterman has given to all of us a remarkable legacy of achievement and creative brilliance that will never be forgotten,” …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue University’s College of Engineering have signed off on a transfer agreement that creates a path for Ivy Tech pre-engineering students to continue their studies towards a bachelor’s degree in one of two engineering disciplines at Purdue. The agreement joins several transfer agreements between the two schools, including the innovative …read more.

A model toy and train show will be held at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 E. Smith St. Warsaw, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. The public is invited to come and learn about model railroading, the various gauge and brands and visit the many dealers and experts. “This is a great …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Office of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski In an effort to reduce the number of veterans and troops who commit suicide, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski recently supported legislation she co-sponsored to increase access and improve the quality of mental health care administered to veterans. H.R. 5059, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, …read more.

The Mail-Journal and its sister publication, the online daily InkFreeNews, were well represented at the 48th annual Hoosier State Press Foundation Newsroom Seminar Saturday. It was held at Indianapolis Marriott North and followed by the awards luncheon. Attending for The Mail-Journal were David Hazeldine, Sarah Wright and Martha Stoelting while InkFree staff were Deb Patterson, …read more.

Yesterday evening during the Warsaw Community School Board board work session, Chief Academic Officer David Robertson presented the board with an overview of new, deleted and revised course offerings for the 2015-2016 school year. The updates to the WCS curriculum were decided upon by the WCS curriculum counsel. Recommendations began in the fall and Robertson …read more.

Embarking on his 18th annual holiday tour, Jim Brickman, the best-selling solo pianist of our time, will once again wow audiences from coast to coast with On A Winter’s Night. Celebrating the sounds of the season in a big way, Brickman will showcase new music, along with holiday favorites and the hits that made him …read more.

Under the state’s complicated letter grading system for public schools, a school can improve its grade from the previous year but still be required to submit an improvement plan because, for example, too many students showed a low growth rate. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening in Syracuse the …read more.

For the 26th consecutive year the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra continues its holiday tradition of presenting Handel’s Messiah and collecting non-perishable food items for the Mid-North Food Pantry. Concert collaborators include Christian Theological Seminary, Encore Vocal Arts, and Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. Grab your score and experience the newest holiday tradition in Indianapolis. Join the ICO at …read more.

[weaver_youtube vPp9bcwHBUI rel=8]   Milford Fire Department is at the scene of a rekindled house fire at 824 E. CR 1250N. A full assist from Turkey Creek Fire Territory and Leesburg Fire Departments, with tanker assists from New Paris and Benton fire departments are also at the scene. Water is being shuttled by tankers to …read more.

In a meeting that lasted only 17 minutes, Etna Green Town Council President Andy Cook received the 12th Man Award from Triton Junior Football Chairman Jeff Hoffman. Hoffman said that he originally created the award to honor members of the community who contribute greatly to the league’s efforts. Hoffman expressed his gratitude to the members of …read more.

Want to have input on a city ordinance? There will be an opportunity at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15. A public meeting will be held in the Warsaw Common Council Room at city hall, on the Neighborhood Preservation and Rental Ordinance. This meeting, open to any city resident and property owners, will begin work on revamping the …read more.

This week marks the nationwide release of “Parables From the Potter,” a thought-provoking new book by authors Bev and Mike Bundy. In “Parables From the Potter,” the authors address the deep, existential questions people ask themselves in their moments of reflection. This book is for the readers who ask questions such as these: Why was …read more.

The 9-month-old infant has been located and is in unharmed. Pierceton Police just reported that Fort Wayne Police have located the child in Fort Wayne. Kudos were expressed by Pierceton Police to the Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne Police and Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office for a successful result.   A drug arrest early this morning …read more.

There will be another cellphone tower in the landscape of Van Buren Township. During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday in Warsaw, the BZA approved a petition for Central States Tower to erect a 199-foot cellphone tower on the south side of CR 1250N, west of Creek Bend …read more.

Milford Fire responded to a fire at 824 E. CR 1250N, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The home is owned by Timothy Yoder. At the time of the fire, Jessica Harner and her son were in the home along with a dog and cat. According to  Milford Town Marshal Rich Miotto, Harner was asleep on …read more.

At last night’s Pierceton Town Council meeting a public hearing was held for two ordinances that will raise sewer and water rates. According to Pierceton Clerk/Treasurer Janet Castle, there were no comments from the public regarding ordinances 2014-11-1 and 2014-11-2. Castled reports that the new ordinances will raise the minimum monthly bill for water, sewer …read more.

Continued from the October meeting, the petition for All Things New, a proposed addiction rehab facility for women in Tippecanoe Township, was tabled again, this time until Jan. 13, during the regular monthly meeting Tuesday of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals in Warsaw. During the October meeting, the BZA wanted a more detailed …read more.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board reinstated Mary Hursh for another term as a member of the committee during its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Jason Traycoff reported he will not be returning for another term but is willing to assist in other ways. The board continues to look for a replacement to fill the available …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Board made short work of it Monday night, receiving Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s monthly report, approving a bid for a new brush fire truck and voting to continue Steve Snyder as a board member. The agenda’s most significant item involved the purchase of a new grass fire truck. The department received a …read more.

Monday night’s Mentone Town Council meeting saw the approval of new computers for the town marshal’s office, wage increases for the town’s part-time employees and the scheduling of an executive meeting for later in the month. The meeting was originally scheduled for last Monday, Dec. 1, but due to Board President Tim Croy being out …read more.

During its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, Milford Town Council decided to table any decision to adjust the 2015 pay rates of town employees until their end-of-year meeting, scheduled for 8 a.m. Dec. 30. Council member Doug Ruch made a motion to freeze pay increases at the current levels following Town Clerk Joellen Free’s estimate …read more.

Whether it be from the films Half Baked, Con Air or You’ve Got Mail, from his very popular television series or just from a friend, you have undoubtedly heard a joke by Dave Chappelle, whether you knew it or not. He is considered by many to be the funniest man alive, if not of all …read more.

Plans for the East Market Street Neighborhood Plan and a bike and pedestrian plan map, part of the Warsaw Comprehensive Plan, will be going to the Warsaw Common Council for approval. The plan also includes the Center Street Grade Separation Plan. A public hearing was held as part of the Warsaw Plan Commission Monday evening …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department would like the community’s assistance in locating individuals responsible for a burglary that occurred at a boat storage facility on the east side of Lake Wawasee. The facility is located on CR 1000N. Between …read more.

  The Indiana State Police announced the promotion of Brandon McBrier to the rank of sergeant. (Photo provided) The Indiana State Police recently announced the promotion of Brandon McBrier to the rank of sergeant to serve as the squad leader for troopers that work in Kosciusko County. The Bremen Post covers Kosciusko, Marshall, St. Joseph …read more.

“I was very reluctant to put this stuff out because there’s a ton of rootsy cornballs out there doing this kind of stuff and all of them play guitar way better than me,” says Danny Kroha. “But I think I have something here that doesn’t really sound like anything else. The numbers that bounce really bounce. …read more.

If you don’t have tickets to see “A Christmas Story, the Musical,” contact the Wagon Wheel and make arrangements to see it Dec. 12-14 or 19-21. You will be glad you did. The musical is set in northern Indiana in 1940, with the Parker family taking the spotlight. The four Parkers all turn in outstanding …read more.

Pierceton Elementary recently held its 16th annual talent show under the direction of Julie Underhill who took it over when founder, Carolyn Nye retired from teaching. Students could enter in four categories which were vocal, variety, instrumental and dance. This year, there were 16 student acts which included 27 students. One class also did a …read more.

Rita Allen, 45, 66 EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg, ran from police after her vehicle almost hit another vehicle. A police pursuit followed with her being arrested for resisting law enforcement with force or a deadly weapon, her vehicle. Early Saturday morning, Syracuse Police Officer Joe Denton observed a vehicle turn a corner and almost hit …read more.

A female was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital early Saturday after a male attempted to strangle her. She was treated and released. Shane Andrew Timmons, 27, 677 Walter Way, Warsaw, was arrested on charges of strangulation, domestic battery in the presence of a child under the age of 16 and aggravated battery. According to Warsaw …read more.

Cherish Heckaman, 30, 3104 E. Wooster Road, Lot 24, Pierceton, was arrested Sunday on a warrant for dealing a schedule I, II or III controlled substance, a class B felony. According to court documents, filed on Oct. 3, an undercover narcotics investigation was conducted at the Aloha Bar, 937 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. The investigation …read more.

The first distribution of teacher performance grants from the State of Indiana was distributed last week to more than 1,300 schools with more than $30 million given to reward “high-performing” teachers. Locally, nearly all schools received grants to disperse as bonuses to teachers with only Wawawsee School Corporation (see related) and Tippecanoe Valley Middle School …read more.

Milford Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS responded to an RV fire on SR 15 today around 9:40 a.m. Milford Town Marshal Rich Miotto reported he saw the RV was traveling north on SR 15, and heard a loud explosion when it neared the intersection of SR 15 and Emeline Street. Miotto followed the RV observing …read more.

UPDATE: According to a press release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Rick Neff, 57, Syracuse, was operating an ATV off road near the 11,000 block of Webster Road in Syracuse at approximately 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. Neff stated the throttle stuck on the vehicle. He attempted a right turn, but was unable …read more.

Rock torchbearers Gov’t Mule are celebrating their 20th anniversary with an extensive tour and a series of dynamic live archival releases that highlight the group’s versatility and epic, fearless live performances. No two Gov’t Mule shows are alike, as the band draws on the more than 300 songs in their repertoire to create a unique …read more.

[weaver_youtube mQ7XMxoKOvU rel=0] Kosciusko County held its annual Toys For Tots toy drive from 7-11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6 at Warsaw City Hall. The Wawasee High School choir sang such Christmas carols as “Jingle Bells” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand to welcome guests and pose for …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to a single car accident near the intersection of 653 East and 250 North in Leesburg. The driver reportedly lost control and struck a tree and was treated at the scene.

Broadway in Indianapolis is proud to announce that the new U.S. National Tour of Annie will play Feb. 24 to March 1 at the Old National Centre. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin for the 19th time, this production of Annie will be a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic Tony Award®-winning original. …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to a single car accident in front of Expressions Salon on South Buffalo Street in Warsaw. The driver reportedly lost control and hit the curb. The driver was shaken up and treated on scene.

  Young and old alike gathered tonight in downtown Warsaw to celebrate both Hometown Holly Days, Warsaw’s December First Friday, as well as Light Up The Nite, the lighting of the Central Park holiday light display. The Christmas-themed event offered guests opportunities to embark on a wintry, enchanting carriage ride for the cost of $5 …read more.

Special MudLove Limitless bracelets were available for sale. (Photo by Jarrett Van Meter) Appetizers, unique cocktails and generous donations were the pillars of Orthoworx’s silent auction and mixer to benefit the Winona Lake Limitless Park. Among the items available in the silent auction were an Eagle Creek Farms produce box, a round of golf with …read more.

Former Millersburg Marshal David Kieth Hathaway has been sentenced to one year of probation after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor counts of criminal conversion. Elkhart Superior Court 6 Judge David Bonfiglio also order Hathaway to pay a $300 fine plus court costs. The charges stem from an incident in which Hathaway was caught on camera …read more.

Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety entered into a development agreement between the city and Parkview Health Systems during Friday morning’s meeting. The agreement states Parkview will construct a four-floor building of approximately 86,000 square feet along with landscaping and parking on the property. The construction value is estimated to be approximately $20 million …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY Recreation Director, City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department Celebrate the first lighting of the Central Park Holiday Light Display at 7:30 p.m. Friday Dec. 5. Walk through the festive lights and enjoy holiday performances in the park. Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride in the First Friday Twinkle Parade at 7 …read more.

Items representing Purdue University’s contributions to flight and space history flew onboard this week’s first test of Orion from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Space Launch Complex. Purdue is the alma mater of 23 NASA astronauts. The Orion flight test, a two-orbit, four-hour flight that tested many of the systems most critical to safety, was …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office Of Congresswoman Walorski Yesterday, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski supported helping individuals with disabilities by voting for H.R. 647, the ‘Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act’. The bill, which Walorski co-sponsored, allows families to create tax-free savings accounts, similar to college savings accounts, for their child with disabilities to allow …read more.

Calling all artists! Whether you are amateur or professional, the Honeywell Center’s Clark Gallery will be hosting its annual 92 County Art Show between the dates of Jan. 9 through Feb. 9. Entries will be accepted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7. This competition is open to artists residing in all …read more.

On Thursday, the state announced the awarding of $30 million to more than 1,300 schools to reward high-performing teachers in the first such distribution of teacher performance grants. But because the Wawasee Community School Corp. does not have its new teacher pay system in place, it was not eligible to receive any of the state funding. …read more.

UPDATE: MCSD reports, “The leak at Tractor Supply in the Kmart plaza has been fixed. Fire and EMS have left the scene.” Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has just reported a faulty valve was discovered on a large propane tank at Tractor Supply Company in the Kmart plaza in Plymouth. The tank is leaking gas. MCSD …read more.

[weaver_youtube -iV3ZFyf5R8 rel=0] Kosciusko County Big Brothers Big Sister welcomed Indiana University basketball legend Kent Benson as a guest speaker for its first “Big Celebration” dinner. The dinner was held at Champagne Jam and featured a silent auction, food and impressive speeches by several Big Brothers Big Sisters committee members. IU and teamwork were big themes …read more.

By KARA BROOKS State of Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed Executive Order 14-11 to dissolve the Center for Education and Career Innovation, effective on or before Friday, Feb. 20. “We launched the Center for Education and Career Innovation to advance learning outcomes for Hoosier students and adult workers, and they have done that,” said Pence. …read more.

Direct from Broadway, The Illusionists – Witness the Impossible, the world’s best-selling touring magic show, will play the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 25 as part of a 30-city US tour. Tickets for The Illusionists are on sale now and available in person at the Broadway in Indianapolis Box …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday – 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 Central Park Light Up The Nite – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 Warsaw Performing Arts Center 6th Annual …read more.

By SUMMER ZIMMER Director of Communications and Social Responsibility The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be offering a Winter Sampler this December for two weeks (Dec. 8-21) to give participants a chance to sample classes before the longer seven-week session starts in January. Winter 1 Classes will run Jan. 5 through Feb. 23. Classes in youth …read more.

School bus routes can change literally from day to day due to family situations and other factors. A student may ride one bus for a few days to go to one parent’s house and then ride a different bus to the other parent or a grandparent. Trying to manage those routes and keep track of …read more.

By KARA BROOKS State of Indiana In its first distribution of teacher performance grants, the State of Indiana today awarded more than 1,300 schools with $30 million to reward thousands of high-performing teachers. Among schools in Kosciusko County receiving teacher performance grants are: Akron Elementary, Claypool Elementary, Edgewood Middle, Eisenhower Elementary, Harrison Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, …read more.

At the Dec. 4 meeting of the Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, the board finally made its recommendation on renewal of Stimmelator’s Gentlemen’s Club’s, located in North Webster, beer and liquor license. There was much discussion on both sides of the issue. Attorney Jeff McKean came before the board and stated that he and …read more.

Theo Richard Timmerman II, 20, 5219 E. CR 500N, Leesburg, has been arrested and charged with sexual misconduct with a minor. The charge is a level 5 felony. The state statute describes sexual misconduct with a minor is when the defendant is at least 18 years of age, and who with a child at least …read more.

By ZACH WEISMILLER State Representative Office House Speaker Brian C. Bosma announced standing committee assignments Wednesday for the 119th General Assembly. Standing committee assignments are made biennially after each election. State Rep. Curt Nisly, House District 22, received three committee assignments. “It is an honor and privilege to have been selected to serve on these …read more.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) announced today that it has proposed a remedy package to the European Commission (the “EC”) to facilitate the EC’s approval of Zimmer’s proposed acquisition of Biomet. Zimmer has been working closely with the EC to develop a mutually-acceptable solution to address the discrete concerns identified by the EC …read more.

Sophia Elizabeth McMillan The fourth, and possibly final, individual in the robbery and assault of a victim on Thanksgiving Day was arrested Wednesday afternoon. Sophia Elizabeth McMillan, 20, 202 W. Hovey St., Atwood, was booked Wednesday in the Kosciusko County Jail on a charge of aiding/inducing/causing a felony. Her bond has been set for $17,500 …read more.

Asmara the baby orangutan at the Fort Wayne Zoo. (Photo provided) A baby Sumatran orangutan born at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo on Nov. 22 has a name – one that reflects how special she is to the zoo and the entire population of these endangered apes. Her name is Asmara, which translates to “love” …read more.

The following is the December event calendar for the Blue Gate Theatre in Shipshewana: Glen Miller Orchestra Christmas Showtime: 7 p.m. (no preshow) | Doors Open: 6 p.m. Prices: Tickets Only: $45, $35, $25, $19 | Dinner and Theater: $60, $50, $40, $34 This Concert will be held at the Shipshewana Event Center The Oak …read more.

A 911 call for a burglary in progress resulted in the arrest of three individuals on meth charges today. Arrested were Shane Wesley Hallstrom, 21, Akron; Ashton Phillips Krider, 20, Silver Lake; and Caitlin Olivia Heisler, 20, Claypool. All three have been preliminarily arrested and charged with felony manufacturing methamphetamine. All three are being held …read more.

Yesterday, in a letter to Attorney General Greg Zoeller, Governor Mike Pence directed that the State of Indiana join 16 states in a lawsuit seeking to have President Obama’s executive order that unilaterally changed American immigration laws without input from Congress ruled unconstitutional. Governor Pence issued the following statement regarding Indiana’s participation in the lawsuit: …read more.

Sign-ups for the annual Toys for Tots drive will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Warsaw Police Department located at 2191 E. Fort Wayne St. Guests are asks to park along the side of the building and walk around …read more.

UPDATE: Susie McEntire will at Kerlin Western World, 3298 US 30, Warsaw, for an autograph session from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18. When she was young, Christmas was a big deal for Susie McEntire. “We were pretty poor,” she says. “There weren’t many presents, but momma always made sure there were presents …read more.

The Central Redevelopment Buffalo Street Project was distributed to members of the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission earlier in the week by Jeremy Skinner, city planner. Skinner advised the commission noted the latest document provides a description of what all the project entails to help begin stages of the project and a property acquisition list. Commission members …read more.

Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission approved Dec. 3 a resolution to conform with a plan of development for a proposed tax increment financing district located near Mentone, on the south side of SR 25. The boundaries of the district are CR 700W on the east, CR 1000W on the west, CR 700S on the south …read more.

[weaver_youtube eUCx5n4QAsw rel=0] Though the folk rock band “James and the Drifters” is made up of members with a strong sense of faith, the band has tried to steer away from being labeled a Christian group. As Brent Chamberlin, one of the the Fort Wayne-based band’s primary songwriters, told Whatzup, “I don’t necessarily want people to …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board members approved upgrading the chamber’s ChamberMaster membership during their regular meeting Dec. 3. With this upgrade, the chamber will be tweaking its website to fully integrate ChamberMaster. These changes will take advantage of several benefits provided through the software, such as doing billing through ChamberMaster, being able to formulate different …read more.

[weaver_youtube bw9tIwznZtc rel=8]   It was almost three-years ago to the date that Tracie Hodson and representatives from DJ Construction toured the facility at 603 N. Parker St., Warsaw. Today that dream became a reality as the official announcement came that construction will begin on Dec. 15. After almost 30 years, The Beaman Home is …read more.

Christmas arrived early at Holiday World theme park today, as the 77th piece of bright orange steel track was lifted into place, completing the full circuit for Thunderbird, the park’s first major steel roller coaster. Holiday World’s Vice President of Development and Maintenance, James Olliver, credits a team of more than three-dozen area construction workers …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Warsaw sixth, seventh, and eighth grade bands will present their Winter Concert on Monday, Dec. 8. The concert will be held in the Lakeview Middle School Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. The concert will feature …read more.

The Indiana Department of Education selected 10 Indiana high school students to be nominated for the Presidential Scholars Program. Among the ten selected, WCHS student Tennie Worrell was nominated to be considered for this prestigious award. Worrell is a senior at Warsaw Community High School. This National Honor Society student is also a member of …read more.

From 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, area Wawasee businesses will be battling it out for title of Dodge Ball Champions in the first ever Put The Hammer Down Dodgeball Tournament! 16 teams will join Wawasee High School’s Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy project supporting Kosciusko County Habitat for humanity to raise funds …read more.

It was a messy but ultimately successful exercise in local democracy. Tuesday evening’s meeting of the board of directors of the 735-member Enchanted Hills Community Association was peppered with unintelligible crosstalk, interruptions and mutual volleys of invective, accusations and innuendos, but, at the end of the 2 1/2-hour session, everyone achieved essentially what they came …read more.

By KEVIN BELLAMY Director of Administration, Towle Theater The Towle Theater is proud to welcome Rita Rose for a one-night engagement on Thursday, Dec. 18. Rita Rose is the alter ego of singer/actress Rachelyn Primm. She has been performing all over Chicago with her Rockabilly Cabaret Show. For the Holiday Season, she has created a …read more.

Vanessa Eileen Arnold A third individual involved in the robbery and assault of a victim on Thanksgiving Day has been arrested. The matter took place in Warsaw. Vanessa Eileen Arnold, 19, 318 W. Spring St,. Etna Green, was booked Tuesday in the Kosciusko County Jail on a charge of robbery with serious bodily injury, a …read more.

By KEVIN BELLAMY Director of Administration, Towle Theater The Towle Theater is expanding its entertainment offerings. This New Years Eve, it will be offering a night of nostalgic music called “All-American Sweethearts: A Salute to the Andrews Sisters” sponsored by Yale Business Center in Hammond. The concept was born after last year’s production of “A …read more.

By VALERIE KROEGER Office of Indiana’s Secretary of State Secretary of State Connie Lawson has announced that 30 percent, or 1,388,965, of Indiana’s 4.5 million registered voters cast a vote in the Nov. 4 General Election. The 2014 election was the one in the 12-year cycle in which there was not a gubernatorial or senate …read more.

The scene is a night club in Berlin, as the 1920’s are drawing to a close. The Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience to the show and assures them that, whatever their troubles, they will forget them at the Cabaret. His songs provide wry commentary throughout the show. On the train to Berlin we find …read more.

Paul McCartney’s new song “Hope For The Future” will be globally released on Dec. 8. The song was written by Paul for the record-breaking video game Destiny, and until now has been exclusively available within the game itself. Produced by Giles Martin, “Hope For The Future” is as epic as the game, which sold more …read more.

Kosciusko native, and World War II veteran, Duane Gable was honored by the Kosciusko County Commissioners as the December Veteran of the Month. “He’s a Kosciusko County kid,” said Kosciusko County Veteran’s Affairs Officer Rich Maron. “Born in Sidney on a farm.” Gable graduated for Warsaw High School in 1939 and was drafted to the …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners finally ruled on the partial vacation of an easement at Brower Estates on Kuhn Lake. The private easement is a 20-foot-wide, 50-foot-long road that provides drainage and lake access to the residents in the neighborhood. Property owners Allen and Lisa Clough, who currently own the property and maintain the path, requested the …read more.

[weaver_youtube BjfID263ViI rel=0] By MIRIAM HAGG WCS Junior Reporter The Penguins of Madagascar is a film that recently was released into theaters. The film is about four penguins that were born in Antarctica and realized they wanted to seek adventure in their lives. They were then taken to the Central Park Zoo in New York, where …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officer Jon Cook was patrolling rural Fulton County on the morning of Nov. 28 when he came across four generations of the Garl family celebrating their youngest member’s first buck deer harvest of his young life. Colin Garl, 10, had just harvested a nice buck deer and was overcome with excitement as he …read more.

As children begin putting pen to paper to put together their pleas to Santa and adults begin sending gifts to out-of-town relatives, area post offices must adjust to the chaos of December. Warsaw postmaster Kevin Baird says the city post office will maintain standard business hours for the month of December, but will now be …read more.

A property located off West Wildwood Drive is now officially owned by the town of Syracuse after it was donated to the town by the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation Monday. Previously, the park foundation had purchased the land from the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Charitable Foundation Inc. Nov. 20. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson stated the property is a …read more.

(INDIANAPOLIS) December 2, 2014 – Hoosiers for Sunday Sales, a coalition of consumers and retailers from across Indiana, launched a campaign today in support of legislation to change Indiana law to permit the sales of adult beverages on Sundays in drug, grocery, liquor and convenience stores. The coalition rollout follows a recent poll showing that a majority of Hoosier consumers believe that state law should be changed to legalize Sunday alcohol sales at retail stores.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and this article is not talking about the holidays. Girl Scout cookie season is almost upon us, and yesterday the Girl Scouts of the USA unveiled Digital Cookie, an online component to the renowned Girl Scout Cookie Program. According to Connie Frederick, the product manager for the Girl …read more.

The Fort Wayne Männerchor/Damenchor will present a traditional German Christmas concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, in the beautiful neo-gothic setting of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. St. Peter’s Catholic Church is located at 518 E. DeWald St. in Fort Wayne. The program is directed by Tom Remenschneider and will be sung entirely in German, …read more.

Warsaw’s Comprehensive Plan drew discussion from Warsaw Common Council and the general public Monday evening at the council’s monthly meeting. The final draft of the comprehensive plan was presented for final adoption after several year’s work. Mayor Joe Thallemer and Jeremy Skinner, city planner, both stressed the plan is flexible and not site specific. Thallemer …read more.

After four drafts, Ordinance 2014-12-03, amending appendix B of the City Code of Warsaw, the zoning ordinance, was approved on the first reading Monday evening during the Warsaw Common Council meeting. The second reading will take place at the Dec. 15 meeting. Tim Dombrosky, assistant planner, presented the ordinance highlighting the changes in the three …read more.

Daniel Lloyd Rhamey, 29, and Ryan Eric Dunithan, 26, both of 1026 N. Harrison St., Syracuse, were arrested early Monday morning on methamphetamine charges by Warsaw Police. Police located three loaded firearms and a large quality of manufactured meth at the residence. Numerous items used in the manufacturing of meth were also discovered throughout the …read more.

Wawasee High School’s Instrumental Music Department will present its annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, in the high school auditorium. The string orchestra, under the direction of Joyce Dubach and Manchester University student teacher Katie Huddleston, will present a variety of holiday selections ranging from Vivaldi’s “Winter” to a “Jingle Bell Hoedown” …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – He’s not the biggest dude in his class, or even the block, but Addison Coy got to perform on Indiana’s biggest stage. Coy was one of four lucky footballers to perform at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday in the state finals of the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition. Coy and three others in …read more.

Prepared to be sentenced on a charge of reckless homicide, Candy S. Chamness, 34, North Long Drive, Syracuse, instead will have to wait to find out her fate. Chamness appeared in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday morning for a scheduled plea hearing and sentencing. Instead, Judge Michael Reed took the plea under advisement. The sentencing date …read more.