By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. Four local charities were recently presented with grants from the William and Helen Dye Endowment Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Beaman Home, Limitless Park – Town of Winona Lake, Fellowship Missions and Baker Youth Club each received $2,631.50 from the fund. The …read more.

WorkOne and five employers in Kosciusko County are collaborating to hold a multi-employer job fair on Thursday, Nov. 13, in Warsaw. Employers hosting the event have numerous open positions. The event is open to job seekers and will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at WorkOne Kosciusko County located at 715 S. Buffalo …read more.

By TRACY FURNIVALL Executive Director, Baker Youth Club The Baker Youth Club Board of Directors announces the purchase and renovation of the old YMCA property located on Smith Street in Warsaw. The deal has now been in the works for over a year and will soon be a reality for the organization. Executive Director Tracy …read more.

By WILL DAWSON Executive Director, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts What do you get when you cross Morgan Freeman, Al Pacino, President George W. Bush, and John Madden? You get the hilarious and nationally renowned impressionist and comedian Frank Caliendo performing at Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts for two shows at 7 p.m. …read more.

Tuesday morning’s annual Veterans Day program at Wawasee High School was a mixture of the student body being challenged, strong emotions and a former U.S. Navy officer sharing some of his service memories. Pat Park, a retired Navy lieutenant who served in the military for 25 years, was the guest speaker. But before he stepped …read more.

Related: Nov. 3, 2014 Jail Bookings | Aug. 16, 2014 Jail Bookings Durand Willis, 22, 404 N. Parker St., Warsaw, was arrested Monday and charged with burglary of a dwelling, theft, disorderly conduct and public intoxication. His charges stem from stealing a 32-inch Vizio television from the apartment of his friend and neighbor,  John A. …read more.

Related: Jail Bookings Initially called in as a potential suicide attempt, with the suspect having a knife, police instead found a domestic disturbance at Economy Inn, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. The call was received at 2:20 p.m. Sunday. Rex A. Westerman Jr., 43, 413 W. Prairie St., Warsaw, was arrested on charges of strangulation, domestic battery …read more.

Tune-in this morning, Tuesday, Nov. 11 to HLN/CNN TV’s live morning show “Morning Express with Robin Meade” to watch Billy Ray Cyrus, Ssgt. Mark Plummer (Ret.) and Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver, Guns N’ Roses) join host Robin Meade to talk about their new song and video for “Do What I Do” live on Veteran’s Day …read more.

Positive financial news took center stage at Monday’s Turkey Creek Fire Territory board meeting. Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported several items reflecting a fiscally healthy department: • The department received a refund of $1,013 from its workers’ compensation policy, attributable to a favorable risk factor recalculation. Year to date, the department has been refunded $6,052 …read more.

A pharmacist at Wal-Mart Supercenter, Walton Boulevard, Warsaw, could be facing criminal charges for theft of medication. According to Warsaw Police Lt. Kip Shuter, officers were called to the store at 5:29 p.m. Monday, after the pharmacist was fired and escorted off the property. According to store loss prevention officials the theft occurred Oct. 29. …read more.

Milford Boy Scout Troop 747 opened the Milford Town Council meeting Monday evening with the Pledge of Allegiance and remained for the duration of a two-hour meeting that addressed water issues, a new method for paying city bills and the health insurance plan for Milford town employees as well as other topics. First on the …read more.

A public hearing is the next step for the East Market Street Neighborhood Plan according to Brad Johnson with Ground Rules Inc., Zionsville. The first sub-area plan for the project, to be included in the comprehensive plan, was presented to members of the Warsaw Plan Commission Monday evening. The comprehensive plan itself is under consideration …read more.

A relatively short Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation board of trustees meeting included a visit from the Tippecanoe Valley High School FFA, the approval of changes for the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Handbook and  good news pertaining to new lights being used at two schools. The meeting began with the acknowledgment of the high school’s FFA …read more.

Warsaw’s Board of Public Works & Safety approved bids for demolition of city-owned properties on North and South Buffalo and agreements for services in 2015 Monday afternoon. One bid, for the alley drainage improvement project, was tabled. Gawthrop Excavating received the bid for demolition of property at 321 N. Buffalo and 337/339 N. Buffalo, owned …read more.

Good news was sounded Monday afternoon at the monthly meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce. The chamber has reached its halfway mark in its shoe drive due to the recent surge of support from the North Webster Church of God. Currently about 2,500 pairs of shoes have been collected out of approximately …read more.

A Veterans Day ceremony will be hosted by the Warsaw American Legion and the VFW at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. The event will begin with a performance by the Warsaw Community High School band and will be followed by an honor guard. At 10:55 a.m. the ceremony will begin with the tolling of bells …read more.

  An investigation has been completed of the fire that occurred at the Pierceton Feed Mill Thursday, Nov. 6 (see related). According to Gordon Baker, Chief of the Fire Investigation Team of Kosciusko County, based on the fire investigation conducted at the scene by the Fire Investigation Team, Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office and the …read more.

By SARAH ADOLF Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Don Snemis announced today the BMV has launched a website that allows customers to determine if they are eligible for an Excise Tax refund. “In early October the BMV began sending out claim forms to customers who were affected …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded today at 2:17 p.m. to the location of CR 100W, near the intersection of CR 1300S. Emergency responders arrived and located 1996 Buick Skylark that had struck concrete post. The driver, identified as Franklin P. Rice, 30, Silver Lake, was initially located unconscious. Life-Med EMS, North Manchester, …read more.

The Saint Mary’s College Department of Communication Studies, Dance, and Theatre is proud to present a modern adaptation of Molière’s “The Misanthrope” (#SMCmisanthrope). Moliere’s comedy is about love, friendships, gossip, and rumors. Characters struggle to keep their friends as they decide what is safe to say to whom, and about whom. The French comedy, written in …read more.

Property owners are being reminded that Kosciusko County tax bills are due today, Monday, Nov. 10. Payments may be made in the Kosciusko County Treasurer’s office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today. There is a dropbox located near the West entrance to the Courthouse on Lake Street. Payments may be dropped there until the …read more.

Two Illinois men were arrested by Plymouth Police Sunday after an armed robbery at The Cellular Connection, 1605 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Brandon M. Terrell, 26, Kankakee, Ill., and Deshontay L. Lewis, 27, Bourbonnais, Ill., were booked in the Marshall County Jail on preliminary charges of armed robbery, a level 3 felony. Plymouth Police received …read more.

(Photo provided) Triton School Corporation will close early Wednesday, Nov. 12, in honor of the passing of a beloved staff member, Kenny Klotz. Schools will be dismissed at 1 p.m. to allow for the Triton staff and students who had known Klotz for many years to honor his memory and attend his funeral. Klotz, 61, …read more.

[weaver_youtube 95eSfLhuUl0 rel=8]   A sneak preview of the new, brightly decorated YMCA was given to those attending the annual Kosciusko YMCA Support Dinner, Saturday evening. The facility will open to members Dec. 1 with a grand opening slated for Dec. 8. Among the unique features is the Welcome Center Area with a large mural …read more.

By DAVID WILD from www.thebeachboys.com “Fifty years ago, we started something very big,” says Brian Wilson. “So now we’re celebrating together in a very big way.” “It’s pretty miraculous that we can start out as a bunch of guys who didn’t know anything about fame or money, or anything like that,” says Mike Love. “All …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an ATV accident which occurred today at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Country Club Drive, Warsaw. Thomas Lemon,14, of Warsaw was operating an ATV on private property when he collided head on with an ATV being operated by his sister Sadie Lemon,12, of Warsaw. The two were on opposite sides of …read more.

UPDATE: At 7:25 p.m., Kosciusko County Dispatch announced that Pierceton Fire Department cleared the scene. At approximately 3:45 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, Pierceton Fire Department and other emergency personnel were called to a house on EMS R4E Lane, near the shore of Ridinger Lake, for a house fire. No Injuries were reported, and at time …read more.

At approximately 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of SR 25 and Shilling Road near Mentone for a single-vehicle automobile accident. The driver was southbound on SR 25 and exited the roadway near the intersection, coming to a rest in a wooded area southwest of the intersection. The driver …read more.

Amputee cyclist Helgard Müller will fulfill his American Dream of motivating and inspiring others by cycling 3,045 miles on a road bike (and his mountain bike for the rough terrain) across the United States. He aims to raise $100,000 for people with disabilities. To his knowledge, he will be the first person with only one leg …read more.

At approximately 5:45 a.m Sunday, Nov. 9, emergency personnel were called to US 30 near 900 East for a single-vehicle automobile accident. A vehicle in the eastbound lane of US 30 exited the roadway on the shoulder, coming to a rest in a field near the road. The driver was transported to Lutheran Hospital. More …read more.

A steady stream of interested residents Saturday afternoon received personal tours of Fire Station 1 during an open house showcasing the station’s recently completed expansion and renovations at the fire station in Syracuse . About 15 to 20 firefighters and paramedics from the Turkey Creek Fire Department were on hand to provide visitor escorts. Fire …read more.

Some people may have seen the smoke coming from E. 200 North. Not to worry, it’s a state-sanctioned training exercise for Leesburg Fire Department. According to LFD Chief Mike Wilson, the house at the corner of E. 200 North and Cessna Road in Warsaw was purchased by Medcast. The company wanted rid of the structure …read more.

[weaver_youtube V4ug7dpM61M rel=0] Though the weather turned quite chilly, it didn’t stop many folks from coming out to “Homespun/Homemade” First Friday in downtown Warsaw on Nov. 7. Local cover band Short Term Memories entertained attendees throughout the evening. Artisan crafters setup around downtown to show off their wares. Quilts, signage, stone cutting boards and photo prints …read more.

This past Saturday NorthWood Red Regiment Marching Band performed with the top 20 Open Class C Indiana bands. The contest was held at Decatur Central High School on a bitterly cold Saturday. Red Regiment started their day with a 2-hour rehearsal in 27-degree weather. By the time the band traveled to Indianapolis, the temperature warmed to …read more.

Breath of Life Haiti will host “Blingo for Babies” from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Noa Noa in the Tahara Room. Doors will open for the event at 1:30 p.m. with “blingo” beginning at 2 p.m. Blingo is bingo with a fun twist. Instead of traditional bingo prizes, guests will be able to play …read more.

Bourbon – The Indiana State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who assaulted an Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) worker today around 11:15 a.m. The assault happened in the southbound lane of SR 331 just south of Bourbon in a construction zone. The INDOT worker who was assaulted was sitting …read more.

The state approved the Lakeland Sewer District’s plans and specifications for their project (see related). The board of trustees will be allowed to set dates for meetings in the coming weeks to receive bids for the sewer collection and treatment systems. The district has made plans to advertise for potential bidders on Nov. 14 and Nov. …read more.

[weaver_youtube JrfZGVOOxgA rel=8]   Dr. Elliot Engel presents the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes, author. (Photo by Deb Patterson) Returning for the 14th year, Dr. Elliott Engel entertained and enlightened those attending the annual Kosciusko Literacy Services Author Dinner in Warsaw Thursday evening. This year Engel presented “Detecting Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,” …read more.

Looking toward the future and achievements of the past year were addressed Thursday evening at the annual Author Dinner hosted by the Kosciusko Literacy Services. Cindy Cates, executive director, stated with a national grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, KLS will host The Big Read next spring. “Fahrenheit 451” will be the book …read more.

By MARTY BECKER Conductor, Grace College Community Wind Ensemble The Grace College Community Wind Ensemble under the direction of Martin Becker will present their Fall Concert “Sights and Sounds of the Big Apple” A musical tribute to New York City at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in the Rodeheaver Auditorium, Winona Lake. Conductor Martin Becker …read more.

By KENT ADAMS Winona Lake The Winona Lake Town Offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The Clerk Treasurer’s Office will also be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 12, for staff to attend updated Statewide administrative training on the Town’s online business system required for all local government units.

Indiana Supreme Court has upheld the state’s “right to work law.” The ruling is a reversal of Lake County Judge George Paras’ ruling that the state’s constitution was violated by the law. The ruling means that unions can no longer require payment from the nonmember workers represented by that union. Union backers say that this …read more.

By TERRI KEIM Administrative Assistant, City of Warsaw Department of Public Works In observance of Veterans Day the City of Warsaw will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11. Tuesday’s trash route will be picked up on Wednesday, Nov. 12. All other routes will remain the same.

“There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home.” Everybody should be familiar with these iconic lines from The Wizard of Oz, as Dorothy clicks her ruby red slippers together to return to Kansas from a mythical land of whimsy. Based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel of the same name, The Wizard of …read more.

Students at Wawasee High School will be performing “Get Smart,” a play paying homage to the American comedy TV series of the same name. The original TV series ran from Sept. 18, 1965, to May 15, 1970, and satirized the secret agent genre with success. The play version of “Get Smart” will follow Agent 86 …read more.

Concerns about parking at Ace Hardware along Colfax Street were among the topics at the City of Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting Wednesday afternoon. The commission was in favor of eliminating parking on the east side of Colfax Street to an appropriate point north of the parking lot entrance to Ace Hardware. Commission chairman Lt. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – In a 5-0 decision yesterday, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled that Indiana’s right to work law prohibiting involuntary union dues does not violate the Indiana Constitution. The Supreme Court decided the state of Indiana’s appeal of a Lake County court’s ruling last year that had struck down the right to work law the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Banking executive Mike Kubacki, Fifth District Congresswoman Susan Brooks and the city of Bloomington were all honored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce last night at the organization’s 25th Annual Awards Dinner. A crowd of approximately 1,500 attended the event at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. Saturday Night Live alum and …read more.

Multi-platinum selling rock band Nickelback are set to embark on a massive headlining tour in 2015 in support of their eighth full-length studio album, No Fixed Address, due Nov. 17 from Republic Records. Since first landing on the scene in 1996, Nickelback have cemented themselves as one of the most commercially viable and important acts …read more.

WASHINGTON — The United States Postal Service kicked off the holiday shipping season today by announcing that it will be delivering packages seven days a week in major cities and high volume areas starting Nov. 17 through Christmas Day in response to expected double-digit package volume growth. “The Postal Service will be out making deliveries …read more.

These 5 Trending Headlines links are being provided as a service in case you missed anything yesterday. UPDATE: Fire At Pierceton Feed Mill (Last Updated Nov 7, 2014 @ 7:32 AM) UPDATE: North Manchester Man Trapped After Ditch Collapse In Silver Lake (Last Updated: Nov 5, 2014 @ 4:48 PM) State Accountability Grades For Local …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded to a mobile home fire at 9884 E. Starry Eyed Lane, Cromwell, in Enchanted Hills. A full assist was requested from Cromwell Fire Department with tanker assistance from Benton Township. North Webster Fire Department and EMS were placed on standby for Turkey Creek Fire Territory We will have more information …read more.

Since April 2013, as a result of an investigation conducted by the United States Department of Labor with the assistance of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana has prosecuted and convicted nine individuals who fraudulently collected government funds in the form of unemployment insurance …read more.

At the November meeting of the Alcoholic Beverage Board of Kosciusko County, two North Webster business were up for renewal of their alcoholic beverage permit with a violation. Stimmelator’s Gentlemen’s Club was one of the businesses. The establishment went before the board for renewal last month, but no representation for the business was present. As …read more.

Article by Coltin Brumfield, WCHS FFA Vice President This past week, eight Warsaw FFA members had the great opportunity to attend the 87th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky. While at the convention members were able to attend sessions put in by the national officers, listen to world-renowned keynote speakers and visit with various agriculture …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday – 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7 Susie’s Bar and Grill Moonshine Alibi – 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8 Lakeview Middle School Family Friendly Wrestling …read more.

By SAMANTHA WATSON Marketing, Ignition Music Garage Born in Houston, Texas, Nashville-based, Georgia-bred singer-songwriter, Lera Lynn’s music may be hard to categorize, but that is likely why she appeals to so many. While the music business likes to wrap everything up in neat little packages, that isn’t always possible. Lera’s music has frequently been filed …read more.

Much of the time during the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Nov. 5 in Warsaw was spent discussing a preliminary plat proposal for a somewhat different type of subdivision. Patrick Higgins, represented at the APC meeting by attorney Steve Snyder, petitioned for an agricultural subdivision on 8.768 acres along the …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Danú: A Christmas Gathering Félie Na Nollag will perform at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m Monday, Dec. 8 for one performance. The PAC is very excited to host this holiday gathering for the first time at this location. Danú has been to this …read more.

“We’re here every other week, seems like,” says The Apache Relay’s guitarist, Mike Harris, of playing in Indiana. “There’s no restraining order yet,” adds guitarist, Brett Moore, with a laugh. The band has played the Old National Centre in Indianapolis twice this fall. Once on Sept. 17, opening for Trampled By Turtles, and again this …read more.

Pierceton Fire Department responded to a reported rekindling of the fire at Pierceton Feed Mill that occurred this morning (see related). Light smoke is reportedly visible at the scene. Pierceton Fire Department was on-scene utilizing a hose to spray the mill from above.  

Male Fashions, an upscale men’s clothing store in Warsaw, hosted a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Nov. 5, to welcome in new ownership. The store will now be owned and operated by Tim Hamann. Previous owner Rob Chalfant will continue to help out at the store for the time being. Male Fashions is located at 109 E. …read more.

The Indiana Department of Education has released the 2013-2014 A-F accountability grades after embargoing the scores last month. The data was released publicly after approval by the Indiana State Board of Education. Corporation-wide A-F accountability grades and grade point averages (GPA) for area school corporations are as follows: Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, C grade (no change …read more.

After originally being released in October, then put on hold because of questions on the accuracy of data for a few schools, Indiana Department of Education finally released A-F accountability report card information for the 2013-14 school year Nov. 5. The data was released publicly after approval by the Indiana State Board of Education. Wawasee …read more.

Children from area schools have been given the opportunity to watch the development and interaction among parts of the region’s most prominent ecosystem, lakes. Through Grace College’s “Lake in the Classroom” program, classrooms are given aquariums for the students of that class to care for and learn from. According to program manager Anna Burke the project …read more.

Honoring enterprise, invention, innovation and entrepreneurs is the purpose behind the annual Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation’s Entrepreneur and Innovation Hall of Fame. Six companies and 13 individuals associated with those companies were inducted into the KEDCo Hall of Fame Wednesday evening in Warsaw. Honored individuals included Paul, Steve and Bruce Grossnickle, Dr. Ron Manahan, Elburn …read more.

RELATED: Fire Reportedly Rekindles At Pierceton Feed Mill [weaver_youtube cGkG0VZIrgU rel=8]     Trains with CF & E are back running through Pierceton after being halted while firefighters battled the blaze at the former Pierceton Feed Mill. Rail officials also were said to have inspected the scene to ensure safety for train traffic to resume. …read more.

In Kosciusko County, Indiana, the top 5 headlines were: UPDATE: Accident on SR15, CR 600N UPDATE: North Manchester Man Trapped After Ditch Collapse In Silver Lake Felony Arrests Made For Dealing Synthetic Marijuana FINAL: Local Election Results No Shortage Of Drama During Enchanted Hills Board Meeting These 5 stories were the most viewed headlines across …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy’s Junior High Drama Class will present two fairy tale one-act plays on Nov. 7 – “Straw Into Gold,” The classic tale of Rumplestiltskin, by Sally Netzel and “Red vs. the Wolf” by Judy Wolfman.Pictured in the picture above, sitting, from left: Aliesa McCrum; Breana Mayer; Braxton Goldsmith; Maggie Gormally; Olena Hartzler; Remington …read more.

UPDATE: According to a press release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, a North Manchester man was seriously injured when a ditch “caved-in” in southern Kosciusko County near Silver Lake. At 2:38 p.m., Silver Lake Fire Department and Life-Med EMS were dispatched to the 1300 block of SR 14 in Silver Lake on a report …read more.

[weaver_youtube ot1mDwend7w rel=0] Indiana-based singer-songwriter Brett Wiscons today released the video for his third single “Broad Ripple,” from his EP, 33, produced by Mark Bryan of Hootie & The Blowfish. “Broad Ripple” was shot on location at The Vogue, a quintessential Broad Ripple music venue, and was directed by Kurtis Bowersock. The song recalls a …read more.

The Salvation Army is currently accepting sign-ups for Angel Tree, a program that provides toys, books and winter garb to children throughout Kosciusko County. Sign-ups began at 8 a.m. today for families with children 12 and under looking for some extra holiday assistance with gifts. Those looking to sign up for the program are asked …read more.

Jennifer McGuire According to a probable cause affidavit from the Whitley County Prosecutor’s Office, Indiana State Police Detective Deven Hostetler states the Jennifer R. McGuire knowingly or intentionally exerted unauthorized control over Whitley County property between the dates of Feb. 12, 2011 and June 30, 2014. McGuire faces two theft charges and one charge of …read more.

Maximo Pedro Ybarra, 1010 S. Haug Street, Syracuse, was sentenced to eight years this morning in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1. He will spend that sentence at the Indiana Department of Corrections. Ybarra was arrested in October 2013 in connection with a burglary of a North Webster residence on Oct. 21. (See Related Story) Ybarra …read more.

Kosciusko County Dispatch announced at approximately 10:45 a.m. that Auditorium Blvd., between Park Avenue and Canal Street, in Winona Lake is closed. Administration Blvd. has reopened.

On Tuesday evening, Nov. 4, Warsaw Police Department performed surveillance on a west side residence after receiving a tip of illegal drug dealing at 602 W. Winona Avenue. After two trips to the residence, Warsaw Police narcotics officers attempted to stop 35-year-old, Jason R. Coleman, of Warsaw. Coleman fled on foot and attempted to dispose …read more.

The holiday season is rapidly approaching and it’s time to start celebrating. Enjoy your first taste of the holiday season at the Symphony of the Lakes Home for the Holidays Pops Concert at 2 p.m. and 7p.m. Saturday Nov. 22, 2014, at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center. Home for the Holidays will be a complete holiday …read more.

Tuesday night’s Enchanted Hills board of directors meeting saw no changes made in the plans to build a new building in partnership with Bowen Center, but that doesn’t mean the meeting lacked controversy. In a heated discussion bordering on chaos, members of both the board and the community accused others of everything from fraud to …read more.

Republicans swept the ticket in Indiana, including the top race in the state – the seat for Indiana State Representative District 22. “We did this,” said Curt Nisly at a celebration party in Warsaw Tuesday evening. “It is about the voters, the people of the 22nd District. They took the message we put out there …read more.

The top 5 Headlines in Kosciusko County: Breaking: Accident on SR 15 FINAL: Local Election Results Syracuse Police Department Arrest Man After Heroin Buy Former Whitley County Auditor Arrested for Theft, Official Misconduct UPDATE: Accident on US30 These were the top 5 headlines as determined by viewership in Kosciusko County today. What do you think …read more.

As many of you may have noticed the election results posted throughout the evening have disappeared. Many, according to posts seen, were able to see the results before the disappearance. The links on our Facebook page are indicating there is no such page and no page can be found on our website. A complete listing …read more.

A total of 50,823 registered voters — or 33.12 percent — voted in today’s General Election. Final voting results for all 69 Kosciusko County precincts: Secretary of State: Connie Lawson, R — 12,775 Elizabeth White, D — 2,936 Karl Tatgenhorst, L — 704 Auditor of State: Suzanne Crouch, R — 12,894 Michael A. Claytor, D …read more.

While results are being received from polling locations, no results have been distributed by election officials. Information will be posted as soon as information is available.

UPDATE: According to a press release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, a preliminary investigation by the Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. Team indicates at approximately 5:14 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, a 2005 Chrysler driven by Jaqueline M. Dominguez, 34, Nappanee, was traveling southbound on State Road 15 approaching the intersection of 600 North. Melinda G. …read more.

Shelby Anderson of Warsaw was named Miss Congeniality at the 2015 Miss Indiana USA Competition, held Wednesday, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Nov. 2. She is the daughter of Stacey and Michael Anderson of Warsaw. A senior at Purdue University, Shelby will graduate in December with a degree in corporate communications. She has been very active …read more.

Michael D. Helm, national commander of the American Legion, visited North Webster American Legion Post 253 Tuesday afternoon as part of a state tour. The tour began earlier in the day at  Marion. Helm addressed local and area Legion members with words of encouragement and support for their efforts to help military veterans. Helm’s next stop will be …read more.

Jennifer McGuire, 47, Albion, the former county auditor of Whitley County, was arrested for allegedly using county money for unapproved personal use. On Monday, McGuire was booked at the Whitley County Jail on official misconduct and 2 charges of theft. She is currently awaiting court on a $30,000 bond. McGuire was elected to the office …read more.

By TERRY WHITE Winona Lake Tickets are now on sale for the annual Winona Lake Community Appreciation Banquet, which will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in Westminster Hall at 105 Ninth St., Winona Lake. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and early guests are invited to browse the Winona History Center and …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community School Corporation Warsaw Community Schools’ Regular Board Meeting will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17. This is a change from the regular time of 7 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact WCS Central Office at 574-371-5098.  

By SANDY TUTTLE Fort Wayne Calvary United Methodist Church Calvary United Methodist Church, located at 6301 Winchester Rd. in Fort Wayne, will host a breakfast with Santa at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Breakfast will start at 9 a.m. with Santa arriving for visits and photos at 9:30 a.m. Activities for all go until 11 …read more.

By BOURBON POLICE DEPARTMENT As families take to the roads this holiday season, law enforcement is reminding drivers extra patrols will be cracking down on impaired driving and seat belt violations to increase safety on the state’s streets and highways. “Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel periods of the year,” said Ptl. Matt Geiger …read more.

Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 6 p.m.  while voters participate in the general election. InkFreeNews.com will be at the Justice Building when the polls close this evening and will be posting results as precinct reports are provided. Results will be updated on InkFreeNews.com and our Facebook page.

BLOOMINGTON – Grantmakers In Aging, a national association of funders, and the Pfizer Foundation have announced a third year of funding for the Community AGEnda Initiative to help American communities – including Bloomington and others in Indiana – become great places to grow up and grow old. The Pfizer Foundation has granted the association $1.49 …read more.

Steven Michael Fox, 29, 733 N. Fairway St., South Bend, was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail at 6:42 p.m. Monday after selling heroin in an undercover operation. Fox was arrested for dealing a schedule I, II, III controlled substance. His bond has been set at $4,000 surety. Through an extensive investigation, Syracuse Police arranged for …read more.

Final approval of unresolved ordinances from last week was the main order of business for Monday’s Warsaw Common Council meeting, which was attended by several students from Warsaw’s Eisenhower Elementary School for an educational field trip. In a meeting that lasted only 29 minutes the council passed the 2015 salary ordinance (2014-10-03), 2015 Fire Territory …read more.

Milford Town Council held a special public hearing Monday evening and passed resolution 2014-8, giving Chore-Time Brock the tax phase-in it needs to begin the expansion of its Milford facility. The expansion to the northeast corner of the building will, according to Chore-Time Operations Manager Jeff Miller, “revolutionize production and assembly.” He also expects the …read more.

The top 5 Headlines in Kosciusko County Nov. 4, 2014: Jail Bookings UPDATE: Vehicle in water at Barbee Landing bridge Accident on US 30 Car vs. semi in Milford, no injuries UPDATE: Mobile home fire in Syracuse Just in case you missed it.  Ink Free News is the go-to source for everything happening in Kosciusko …read more.

The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo experienced its third-highest yearly attendance ever in 2014 with a total of 545,563 guests. This figure includes 520,613 people who visited during the regular zoo season of April 26 through Oct. 12, and 24,950 who visited during the Wild Zoo Halloween in 2014. Attendance in 2014 was just 337 people …read more.

Milford Fire Department was called at 12:15 p.m. today for a fire next to a quonset hut on the property of Steve Haab, 13554 N. 250E, Milford. According to information at the scene a woodpile, next to the quonset hut, caught fire. The fire burned up the side of the building. A tractor with loader …read more.

By JIM FOLSOM Communications Consultant, Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County The Fourth Annual Winter Wonderland Craft Show and Quarter Auction will be held this Saturday, Nov. 8. at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. The craft show features many wonderful items from local crafters. The craft show is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and …read more.