Voting locations for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, general elections have been
 announced by Kosciusko County Auditor Marsha McSherry. The county commissioners designated the following locations: Clay Township Claypool Lions Building, 205 W. Calhoun St. Etna Township Heritage Park Building, 338 S. Walnut St., Etna Green Franklin Township Bell Memorial Library, 101 W. Main St., Mentone …read more.

At 2 p.m. yesterday, Thursday, Oct.  23, Warsaw Narcotics officers served two warrants on County Road 175 East, on the north side of Warsaw, following undercover purchases from two (2) suspects back in May and June 2014. Officers arrested the following people: Tanya N. Helser, 39 years old, of Warsaw, for dealing methamphetamine, a Class B …read more.

WARSAW – Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) today reported financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2014. The company reported third quarter net sales of $1.11 billion, an increase of 2.9 percent reported and 3.1 percent constant currency over the third quarter of 2013. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter were …read more.

By ERIN REECE Communications Director, Indiana Republican Party Hoosiers are invited to attend early vote rallies in both Warsaw and Goshen held by the GOP statewide ticket. Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Auditor of State Suzanne Crouch and Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell invite supporters to attend two early vote rallies hosted by the Indiana …read more.

One individual has been arrested in connection with burglaries of Lake Wawasee homes May 19. Warrants have been issued for others involved, but no one else has  been arrested at this time. Robert Tyler Boatwright, 24, 10937 N. 200E, Milford, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 22, by Milford Police. He is being held on a $10,000 …read more.

A complete list of Halloween/Fall events can be found here. 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 Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Soul Taker’s Acres – 8-11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24, and 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, …read more.

At 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Indiana Conservation Officer Tyler Brock reported to the scene of an ATV rollover located at 35 EMS B5 Lane, Leesburg. Upon arrival, the driver was regaining consciousness, but was disoriented. The driver of the ATV has been identified as David Walker, 51, of Warsaw. According to officials, Walker was traveling …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Narcotics Unit executed multiple felony warrants for illegal drugs Wednesday, Oct. 22. As a result, the following individuals were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Kimberly Ann Click, 52, 200 Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake, for dealing in a narcotic drug (heroin), a Level 5 felony. Lester Miller, 52, 200 Lakeview …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Vogue in Broad Ripple welcomes Clayton Anderson at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, doors open at 8 p.m., as part of the Sun King Concert Series. Clayton Anderson writes and sings what he knows. He grew up in Bedford, a small town in southern Indiana and pulls a lot of …read more.

  Warsaw Police report a vehicle operated by Jacob W. Stomatt, 22, East Center Street, Warsaw, struck the back of a vehicle operated by David J. Skerritt, 52, North Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw. While Skerritt complained of pain to his neck, he refused medical treatment. The accident occurred at 1:17 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Damage …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Drug Task Force deputies, along with officers from Syracuse Police Department, arrested Jason Paul Halsey, 40, 9485 N. SR 13, Syracuse, for theft and various drug charges. According to a press release from KCSD, at approximately 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, law enforcement executed a search warrant at 9485 N. SR 13 …read more.

UPDATE: Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency personnel responded today at approximately 11:02 a.m. to the location of the Creighton Brothers Processing Plant, 6500 W. Crystal Lake Rd., Warsaw, in regards to a forklift accident. Officers were initially advised that an employee was pinned underneath a forklift near the loading-dock portion of the business. …read more.

Cassandra Rautenkranz, 28, Syracuse, was airlifted from Goshen Municipal Airport to Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following an accident Wednesday morning. Rautenkranz suffered a laceration to her head. She was transported to the airport by ambulance. The accident occurred at 11:38 a.m. on US 33 south of CR 42, near Benton. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne will host USF Battle of the Bands, the area’s first competition exclusively for high school and college-age musicians, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, in the North Campus auditorium. Participants will compete on stage for a chance to record their original music in …read more.

[weaver_youtube  OPhRd7AR5Ps rel=o]   Initial report: New Paris Fire Department requested a full assist from Milford Fire Department along with tankers from Leesburg and Turkey Creek fire territories at a structure fire this morning. The local agencies responded to a multiple alarm fire at Better Way Products Plant 2 on CR 23, between US 6 and …read more.

After four hours of deliberation, the six-man, six-woman jury could not reach a decision against Franklin Engle on count one of sexual misconduct with a minor, a class B felony. They found him not guilty on sexual misconduct with a minor on count two, also a class B felony. The jury foreman told Kosciusko Superior …read more.

“The bands we’re going up against have 50 or 60,” says Joseph Shepherd, the band director at Whitko High School. Whitko Marching Pride is working with a mere 17 members, but that hasn’t stopped them from becoming one the best marching bands in the state this year. “I was a student here when the band …read more.

The Old National Centre in Indianapolis has announced it’s lineup for the month of November. The venue has booked an outstanding selection of top artists. See below for the full calendar. The Wild Feathers With Special Guests: The Apache Relay Tuesday, Nov. 4 @ Deluxe at Old National Centre Time: 7:30 p.m. General Admission Tickets: …read more.

Franklin Lewis Engle (EDITOR’S NOTE: While the victims of the sex crime were identified in open court, InkFreeNews has opted not to release the names of victims or their family members.) UPDATE: The case against Engle resumed at 2 p.m. today. At 2:44 p.m. it was handed over to the jury. The jury is currently …read more.

Suzanne Kinney, 70, of 5331 E. Old Road 30, Pierceton, was booked at the Kosciusko County Jail for forgery on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Kinney’s charges are the result of a July incident involving the title information of a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee automobile. According to the victim, she had traveled to Hudson to live a …read more.

On Tuesday, Oct. 21, Gregory A. Moening, 31, 4614 E. Old Trail Drive, Columbia City, was booked at the Kosciusko County Jail for molestation of a child under 14 years of age. According to a probable cause affidavit from the Kosciusko County Prosecutor, Moening’s wife received a message via Facebook from the alleged victim on …read more.

At the meeting of the Winona Lake Town Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, the council adopted its budget for 2015. The advertised 2015 budget can be seen here. As stated in previous meetings, next year’s tax-supported budget is projected to decrease 2.2 percent in 2015. The fee-supported budget is to decrease 6.2 percent, resulting in …read more.

East Washington Street neighbors of two unoccupied properties addressed concerns to the North Webster Town Council during the meeting Tuesday evening. It was held in the North Webster Community Center. Approaching the council were Larry and Linda Kinsey, Barbara Miller and Jane Garlotte. Armed with photographs of the deterioration and concerned about the lack of …read more.

By VINCE ZITO Deputy Press Secretary, Office of Senator Dan Coats United States Senator Dan Coats, Republican, announced today that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. The staff member will be meeting with local residents and assisting Hoosiers that are experiencing problems with a …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved its 2015 budget at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The total budget is for $3,375,727. Home rule funds, those that are not taxable are $122,500 and the tax levy for the town is $1,739,783. The council also approved the 2015 salary ordinance. Brett Konarski of Jones, Petrie Rafinski reported construction …read more.

Indiana State Police Trooper Brandon McBrier followed through on a tip, resulting in the arrest of six individuals Tuesday morning. Five of those individuals have been charged with manufacturing methamphetamine. The search warrant was served at approximately 10 a.m. at 261 EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg, approximately three homes south of the Tippy Dance Hall. Searching …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: While the victims of the sex crime were identified in open court, InkFreeNews has opted not to release the names of victims or their family members.) It took a little over an hour to seat 12 members of a jury and one alternate Tuesday morning, the start of a three-day jury trial against …read more.

During Warsaw Community School Corporation’s monthly board work session, the school board was presented with the previously embargoed school pass rates for the IREAD-3. The information was presented by WCS Chief Academic Officer David Robertson, who presented in the stead of WCS Chief Accountability Officer Dani Barkey. According to Robertson, the concluding information regarding IREAD-3 …read more.

Bill Fawley was a lawyer who started coming in contact with women dealing with substance abuse problems. Eventually he felt a strong desire to help some of the women, enough to resign as a partner in a law firm. He is now the executive director and founder of All Things New, a not for profit …read more.

Atwood Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident at West Old Road 30 near CR 800W. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officer at the scene two individuals were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. More information will be provided when it is available.

Kosciusko County Deputies have arrested a South Bend man involved with yesterday’s early morning burglary of the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. (see related) Joseph Luis Stoll Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the assistance of the Kosciusko County DTF and South Bend Metro Special Operations Section, arrested Joseph Luis Stoll II, 30, South Bend, shortly …read more.

By STACI POE Legal Assistant to David C. Kolbe David Kolbe, candidate for Disctrict 22, Indiana House of Representatives, has recieved the endorsement of Mayor Allan Kauffman, Goshen. In a statement released Oct. 15, Kauffman stated: “I’ve known Attorney David Kolbe since the time I worked for NBS Office Supplies and Equipment and one of our …read more.

Parkview leaders today announced the health system will invest $55 million into the Parkview Hospital Randallia campus – the largest healthcare investment in this region since the Parkview Regional Medical Center. The project will lead to the creation of nearly 150 new jobs and many new services that will compliment Parkview Regional Medical Center and …read more.

To better assist veterans in the county, the Magical Meadows is starting a new program for veterans, Kosciusko County Commissioners heard Tuesday. Tammy Stackhouse, founder of Magical Meadows, said the new program, called Warrior Round-Up, kicks off this week. Magical Meadows offers therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. Stackhouse said horseback …read more.

Kosciusko County Dispatch just announced that 200S from County Farm Road to Parry Drive in Warsaw will be closed until 3 p.m. today. Eisenhower Elementary School can still be accessed from County Farm Road.

On Nov. 1, the Lakeland Community Concert Association will welcome traveling musical troupe “Purduettes” to the Rodeheaver Auditorium. Founded in 1942, the original Purduettes heartily fulfilled previously-booked appearances of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club when the onset of World War II depleted the Glee Club’s roster. Since then the Purduettes have continued performing for community, …read more.

On Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, Kosciusko County Detectives arrested Franklin “Frankie” Lewis Engle, 33, of Warsaw on two preliminary charges of sexual misconduct with a juvenile under the age of 15, both Class B felony charges. Today, a three-day jury trial will begin in Kosciusko County Superior Court I with Judge Duane Huffer to determine …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report filed by Winona Lake Police Department, at 7:10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Brandon J. Grevenstuk, 28, Mineral Springs Ave., Winona Lake, was southbound on Poplar Street on a moped. He lost control of the moped and crashed into the side of a vehicle driven by Lake H. Price, 20, Faunn …read more.

The 2015 Taste & Trade Expo has come and gone. Organizers say it was a great success. Nearly 100 businesses and organizations set up booths at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center in Winona Lake. Hundreds – maybe thousands – of people attended. Visitors enjoyed entertainment from Bob Barnes Captain, Banjo Sax Duo, Waverly Candlelight Cello, Adrienne …read more.

By RACHEL MONDRAGON Director of Marketing and Fund Promotions, Wagon Wheel Theatre The Symphony of the Lakes and conductor Tom Stirling present an exciting fund raising event known as Pursuit of the Podium at the Home for the Holiday’s Pop’s Concert on Saturday, Nov. 22. Pursuit of the Podium is a fundraising event benefiting the …read more.

  The swearing in of a new firefighter, change in fuel purchase and approval for new and additional equipment were topics at Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety this morning. Troy Knefelkamp was sworn in as Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s newest firefighter at the start of the meeting. He has completed his probationary training. A …read more.

[vimeo 103977241 w=500 h=281] INDIANAPOLIS – While the Fall 2014 season is currently underway in Chicago, Midwest Fashion Week is releasing details about each event upon its return to Indy, as well as the more than 40 designers, up-an-coming, and established designers to show their collections on the runway throughout the week. While the Indianapolis …read more.

“People tell me I am one of music’s best kept secrets,” says Roger Hodgson. Hodgson proved to be a formidable hit-maker in the 1970s, fronting the prog-rock band, Supertramp. After the departure of singer Richard Palmer, he took over vocals and served up the group’s first big hit with his song, “Dreamer,” from the 1974 …read more.

Early this morning a break-in occurred at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. Forced entry was made into the building where the intruder attempted to steal money, prescription medications, and musical instruments from secured areas. Damage was done to a few areas of the school, with the primary damage occurring in the office and nearby areas. The …read more.

At approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, the Warsaw narcotics team converged on a Winona Lake residence, located at 110 N. Union Drive, after several undercover purchases of illegal drugs from individuals at the residence. Narcotics officers arrested several suspects and located 17 grams of cocaine, 11 grams of heroin, a handgun and money. These …read more.

On Thursday, Oct. 23, Building 429, a premier Christian music group, is bringing its We Won’t Be Shaken tour to the Warsaw Performing Arts Center. Supporting the group will be Love & the Outcome and Cadence. [weaver_youtube Zt7UxUzH3Ag rel=0] For the last few years, Building 429 has been positioning themselves as one of the best …read more.

Quite a crowd gathered at Triton Performing Arts Center at Triton Jr.-Sr. High School on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the annual Triton Junior Miss pageant. It was the 51st competition to select the Distinguished Young Woman of Triton. Kevin Boyer, master of ceremonies for the evening, took to the microphone to kick off the super …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for northern Indiana, including Kosciusko, Elkhart, Whitley, Wabash, and St. Joseph Counties. The warning is in effect from 4 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 19, until 9 a.m. the same day. According to the warning: clearing skies and diminishing winds will cause temperatures in the region to drop …read more.

[weaver_youtube 4BqCklt63U4 rel=8]   [weaver_youtube 2RfIc_O9iHc rel=8]   Shelia Burner and Jason McSherry were honored as the 2014 Kosciusko County Republican Hall of Fame recipients Friday evening. U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski was the keynote speaker for the event, held at Champaign Jam, 2517 Center St., Warsaw. “I was just not expecting it,” Burner said noting …read more.

UPDATE: According to an accident report filed by the Warsaw Police Department, at 10:55 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, Ronald L. Miller, 71, Ruby Court, Goshen, was northbound on Detroit Street. As he was passing through the intersection of Detroit Street and Anchorage Road he collided with a vehicle driven by Sheila A. Juarez, 18, Center …read more.

  Oscar Steven McDowell The second suspect in the Aug. 10 rape of a female, at Wyndham Gardens parking lot in Warsaw, was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail at 5:14 p.m. tonight. Oscar Steven McDowell, 32, 626 N. Trumball Ave., Chicago, Ill., was booked on a charge of rape and held on $25,000 surety …read more.

5:20 p.m.: According to Indiana State Police at the scene, a two vehicle collision occurred when one vehicle failed to yield the right of way at the intersection of US 30 and N. 800 West. There were four minor injuries reported. An investigation is still ongoing. INITIAL REPORT: At approximately 4:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. …read more.

The Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center at Indiana University Southeast, Southern Indiana’s center for the performing and visual arts, will present the Bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent in concert on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the RIchard K. Stem Concert Hall in the Ogle Center, 4201 Grant Line Road in New …read more.

What is it about the Hoosier state that fosters such promising young musicians? Since moving here I’ve discovered a number of acts with remarkable talent who aren’t even old enough to buy a beer. My latest find is the sisterly duo of Lily and Madeleine from Indianapolis. I caught wind of them a few weeks …read more.

Jackie Roselle Lee Parker Jr., found himself going back to jail Thursday after being released from serving a sentence at Westville Correctional Facility. This time it was to the Kosciusko County Jail. Parker was released on Oct. 11 from the Westville facility. DOC offender information shows Parker may have completed serving an original sentence due …read more.

Bradley A. Trostle, 29, of 497 Clinic St., Warsaw, was arrested Thursday by Warsaw Police, on a warrant stemming from an alleged drug deal last March. Trostle has been charged with dealing in a scheduled I, II or III controlled substance, a class B felony. He is currently being held on $10,000 surety bond. The …read more.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a United States Winter Weather Outlook for the upcoming winter season. Though many have worried that last year’s extreme cold and snowy winter would make a return this season, the National Weather Service reports this is unlikely. “Last year’s winter was exceptionally cold and snowy across most of …read more.

By JOLENE BAILEY Lifetouch Ministries Professor Matt Metzger’s Event Planning Class is putting on a benefit for Lifetouch Ministries, through Grace College. LifeTouch Ministries is non-profit counseling center that is donor based. Come enjoy an evening of cuisine for a good cause. The Appetizer Wars will be held on the Grace College in Westminster Hall …read more.

When thinking of spending time outdoors in Kosciusko County, Indiana, many may think of the abundant lakes and fish, the deer and forest animals scurrying across the roads or maybe even the occasional coyote. Very few would likely question whether a formidable mountain lion was skulking around in the darkness on their properties. For an …read more.

Three men are seeking the office of Kosciusko County Sheriff Election Day, Nov. 4. The candidates are: C. Aaron Rovenstine, Travis Marsh and Patrick Jamison. C. Aaron Rovenstine Rovenstine (Republican) is a lifetime Kosciusko County resident, who grew up in Atwood. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1978 and Ball State University in 1982 …read more.

I complete list of Halloween/Fall events can be found here. 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 Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Soul Taker’s Acres – 8-11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, and 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, …read more.

By ORION LEMLER Triton Junior Miss Board of Directors The Triton Junior Miss Board of Directors is proud to announce the contestants vying for the 51st Distinguished Young Woman of Triton. On Saturday, Oct. 18, Kevin Boyer will return as master of ceremonies to present seven contestants to the community and panel of judges. Tickets …read more.

John Joseph Etter John J. Etter Jr. has been arrested on charges brought against him,  related to a crash dating back to June 3. Etter is being charged with causing serious bodily injury while operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, a class D felony. He is also being charged with criminal recklessness, a class A …read more.

The owner and employees of the former “The What You Want” store in Syracuse were sentenced earlier this week in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Following the plea agreements entered in August, Judge Michael Reed, accepted their pleas and issued sentences. Christopher W. Alley will report to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department at 6 p.m. Thursday, where …read more.

Joshua Julian Surface, 42, West Perry Street, Warsaw, was sentenced today to 20 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections on child molesting charges. He was charged with three counts, each a class A felony. A plea agreement dropped the charges to class B felonies. The agreement also stipulated the sentence for each count be served …read more.

By STACI POE Legal Assistant for David C. Kolbe P.C. The Committee for David Kolbe for State Representative announces that Kolbe has received the endorsement of Glenda Ritz, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. The endorsement came Monday, Oct. 13, with video version to be released Thursday, Oct. 16. In her endorsement Glenda Ritz states the …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS, EdS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation will host parent-teacher conferences at each TVSC school – Akron Elementary School, Burket Elementary School, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, Tippecanoe Valley High School, and the Burket Educational Center – 4 p.m to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, and 8 a.m. to …read more.

The Kosciusko County Democratic Party is seeking people to serve as poll workers in different spots in the upcoming election. To be a poll worker you must be a resident of Kosciusko County and a registered voter. This is an all day position from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. There is a …read more.

North Webster Food Pantry is the reason to celebrate at Rocktober Fest. Sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club, it will be held at the North Webster American Legion Post 253 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. It will feature beer, bands and brats as well as soup. Bands include Pick Slide and …read more.

During today’s meeting of the Indiana State Board of Education, the Board made the decision to table the placement of schools into A-F school improvement categories until its regularly scheduled November meeting. It is expected that grades will be approved at that meeting. Source: Indiana Department of Education, Inside INdiana Business

FORT WAYNE – Stadium Journey magazine has ranked Parkview Field No. 1 out of 160 ballparks in Minor League Baseball in 2014. This is the third time in the last four years the home of the TinCaps has been tabbed as the best Minor League ballpark in the country. Before finishing second to Pensacola in …read more.

Two preliminary plat proposals were approved Tuesday evening by the Warsaw Plan Commission with one of the proposals also receiving a final approval. A proposal for Mitchell Reserve, a residential addition to the City of Warsaw, was approved unanimously by commission members. The residential addition, developed by Biggs Indiana Properties Inc., Kevin Biggs, Decatur, plans …read more.

Plummeting gasoline prices are the result of lagging economic growth in many parts of the world, the end of the summer driving season, less expensive winter gasoline and well-functioning Midwest refineries, Purdue University energy economist Wally Tyner says. There’s both good news and potentially bad news in all of that. “Lower energy costs are like …read more.

Participants in marathons do so for different reasons – to qualify for the Boston Marathon, for the love of running, to improve themselves and other reasons. But for Ron Smock, Syracuse and thousands of other who will be participating in the 2014 Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon, on Oct. 18-19, there are additional reasons. This …read more.

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to make a point to give blood before the busy holiday season arrives. Blood donations often decline between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day as people become busy with holiday festivities. Donors are needed in the weeks leading up to the winter holidays to help prevent these seasonal declines. …read more.

Last week, our sister publication “The Mail-Journal” published a couple of comments from the U.S. Congress Third District representatives: Democrat Justin Kuhnle, Republican Marlin Stutzman and Libertarian Scott Wise. See that article here. I decided, given the lack of spatial constraints here at Ink Free News, to dig a little deeper and ask the candidates …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is continuing the investigation of a hit-and-run accident Wednesday morning on CR 1300N near Syracuse. Pedestrian Jacob Smith, 18, sustained an arm injury in the accident. The accident was reported at 10:37 a.m. According to information received, Smith was walking eastbound when he was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle was …read more.

Wawasee High School is comprised of students and staff members from the towns of Syracuse, North Webster and Milford. All three towns have local food pantries that serve the residents in their townships. These food pantries rely heavily on community donations in order to ensure they have enough supplies to serve those who require assistance. …read more.

By Lt. Kip Shuter, Public Information Officer Warsaw Police Department Trace L. Skinner was located by police yesterday as the passenger of a car where prescursors for the productions of methamphetamine were discovered. (Photo provided) UPDATE: At approximately 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, Jerron Turpen was taken into custody following a tip that he …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee gave an update on several trail projects at Monday’s meeting. The Syracuse Lake project is very close to finishing, with just a couple of minor places left to finish. “That completes the five-mile loop around Syracuse Lake,” said Megan McClellan, executive director. As far as the Harkless Drive project, the committee is …read more.

Kosciusko County Dispatch just announced that 12th Street between Park Avenue and Chestnut Street in Winona Lake will be closed for the remainder of the day.

Suicide is a topic some simply do not want to talk about, but considering a Wawasee High School student committed suicide just a couple of years ago and others attempted it, the topic does hit close to home. During Tuesday’s regular monthly Wawasee school board meeting in Syracuse, the board heard a presentation from Mary …read more.

After the regular school board meeting Tuesday in Syracuse, the board held a work session and heard a report from Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of the Wawasee Community School Corp., about possible construction projects within the next year or two and several years later. During the regular meeting, the board approved purchasing land from the …read more.

Bids for the construction of the wastewater treatment plant equipment replacement project may be submitted to the town of Syracuse until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. At that time, the bids will be opened and read aloud. A pre-bid meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 4, at the town hall, located at 310 …read more.

Sue Ward, Sue’s Creations Floral and Gifts, was reelected president and new board members were chosen at the October meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Monday. Returning to the board for another term are Stacey Cox, Pletcher Insurance; Jeremy Likens, North Webster Fire Chief; and Ben Ashpole, Bashpole Software and Updenity. New …read more.

Pierceton fire and police departments, Multi-Township EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the single vehicle accident at Old Road 30 and CR 650E. Donn Baird, 73, East Trusdell Avenue, Syracuse, and his wife, Linda W. Baird, 74, were taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital each complaining of neck pain, following an accident at 5:30 …read more.

Officers with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw Police Department and Indiana State Police responded to CR 100 East and Wellington Drive, Warsaw, today after police discovered a mobile meth lab. According to 1st Sgt. Chad Hill, public information officer with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, at 1:41 p.m. officers discovered a white SUV that was stopped …read more.

North Webster Community Center raffle winner Bev Ganshorn accepted her winnings Monday. She chose $10,000 in lieu of a motorcycle, car, pontoon, or UTV. Those were the first prize choices at the Heart of the Community Charity Auction and Raffle held Saturday, Oct. 4. It benefited the NWCC efforts to operate and maintain the center …read more.

Michael Mettham’s petition for parking spaces at a North Webster business on Main Street (SR 13) at the intersection with Ward Lane was approved by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Warsaw. Mettham operates a dog daycare and grooming business and his petition altered a previously granted …read more.

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals, during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Warsaw, approved a petition by Dustin Hurt for an exception to allow an existing semi trailer to be used for tire storage. The property is located on Third Street, south of Market Street in Pierceton. But the petition was only approved for …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 19 between Lincoln Street and Randolph Street is scheduled to close at the morning of Wednesday Oct., 15 as CXS rebuilds their railroad crossings. The work, which will improve the driving surface for motorists, is expected to be complete by the evening of Friday, Oct. 24. All …read more.

American Legion Post 253 in North Webster is having a costume Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 31. Entertainment will be offered by Gunslinger starting at 9 p.m.. There is no cover charge and it is open to the Public. On Saturday, Nov. 1, they will have their 18th annual Chili Cook-off. There will also be a kids …read more.

[weaver_youtube 7Zt9Q_zWmi8 rel=8]     [weaver_youtube WaCLUkl1qHU rel=8]     Candidates for State Representative District 22, Kosciusko County Sheriff, Kosciusko County Commissioner Southern District and Kosciusko County Council Fourth District, were on hand to meet constituents and answer preselected questions Monday evening. Approximately 200 attended to speak to and hear responses from the candidates. The …read more.

[weaver_youtube 5IRDagt7LGo rel=8]   State Representative Candidates David Kolbe, Curt Nisly and Michael Stinfer. (Photo by Deb Patterson)     One of the most highly contested races in the state Nov. 4 will be that of state representative for District 22. All three candidates were present at the Kosciusko Commerce Candidate Forum Monday evening, in …read more.

Michael Anthony Lewis, 23, 5153 W. Corlys Lane, Silver Lake and Andrew Keith Alexander II, 22, 5769 W. Quail Road, Mentone, are being held in the Kosciusko County Jail on a prosecutor’s hold following an assault on two individuals at 3:15 p.m. Monday. Lewis has been arrested for carrying a handgun without a license by …read more.

During its regular meeting Monday night, Milford Town Council was presented with a proposal by Chore-Time Operations Manager Jeff Miller detailing the company’s plan for a 45,000 square-foot expansion project at its Milford plant (see related article). The proposed expansion would allow Chore-Time increased production space for its ventilation units, it also would improve the …read more.

Wawasee High School’s FFA horticulture judging team placed first nationally during the national horticulture judging competition Saturday in Lexington, Ky. This follows the judging team taking first place at the state competition Sept. 13 at Purdue University. Judging team members are Molly Swartz, Shelby Swartz, Katie Acton, Sophia Nyce, Sarah Harden and Leeann Estrada. Joan …read more.

The cause of a fire inside a camper early Tuesday remains under investigation North Webster Fire Department responded to the call at 7:09 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12 of a camper on fire at 5251 E. 800N, North Webster. Fire Chief Jeremy Likens reported the inside of the camper sustained heavy fire damage and will likely …read more.

Two candidates are running for Kosciusko County Council District Four. They are Republican incumbent Jon Garber and Democratic candidate Dan Damron. The Mail-Journal contacted both candidates and asked each two questions. The questions and the candidate’s responses are as follows. Garber retired from Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department in 2011 with more than 37 years …read more.

Today we debut our newly rebranded and redesigned website, InkFreeNews.com. Several weeks in the making, the new layout gives much greater visual impact with larger photos and more videos. A lot of discussion and thought have gone into rebranding the three-year-old site, offering bolder graphics, color coordinated news flow and continued unmatched digital coverage of …read more.