WARSAW — Warsaw and Winona Lake are both getting their moment in the spotlight this weekend as camera crews from NZK Productions travel around the area filming ABC’s hit reality show, “The Bachelor”. Ben Higgins, formerly of Warsaw, and recent contestant on “The Bachelorette,” has brought his search for love through the reality show back …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received a 911-emergency call at 8:21 a.m. today, Friday, Oct. 23, from a motorist advising of a road rage incident in the area of US 31 and 14C Road. The report was a motorist was ramming his vehicle into another vehicle causing damage.

PLYMOUTH — Alexander C. Oakley, 21, Plymouth, was arrested by Plymouth Police after a theft was reported at Mooney Ice Cream Parlor, 309 E. Jefferson St., Plymouth. He was booked in the Marshall County Jail on misdemeanor theft charges.

[weaver_youtube 4HnUDeXWsZQ rel=0]   WARSAW — Visits by Metcalfe Beck, an early county settler; John Pound, former owner of The Pound Store; and former sheriff James Cisney were made during the 50th annual banquet of the Kosciusko County Historical Society, Thursday evening, Oct. 22. The three visitors told about their lives in the county, people …read more.

PLYMOUTH — A police officer and a suspect were injured after a chase in Plymouth Thursday afternoon. The suspect was taken to to the hospital and later released.

PLYMOUTH — A man who violated a protective order at Burt’s Body Shop in Plymouth, was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Plymouth Police.

By JASMINE MOREHEAD Wawasee High School Student “Love … Is more than three words mumbled before bedtime. Love is sustained by action, a pattern of devotion in the things we do for each other everyday.” This is a quote from Nicholas Sparks book “The Wedding.” Nicholas Sparks is an American writer and novelist. He has …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Conservation Officers have identified the suspect in a hit and run boat accident which occurred in the early morning hours of Sept. 23, on Lake Wawassee.

SYRACUSE — New Hope Pet Rescue is hosting an indoor garage sale until 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and again from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The indoor garage sale is being held at the Syracuse Eagles building located at 12889 N. Kern Road.

With hunting season having just begun, now is as good a time as ever to freshen up on travel safety tips.

By TREVOR WENDZONKA Marketing Manager, The Lerner Theatre ELKHART — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is coming back to Elkhart, this time for a swingin’ Christmas party at the Lerner Theatre. The concert in downtown Elkhart, presented by Friends of The Lerner, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. Tickets go on sale at …read more.

Weekly picks of local prep, college and pro football games from IFN sports writer Nick Goralczyk.

SYRACUSE — Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located at 1200 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. According to reports from the scene, the driver exited his vehicle after pulling into a carwash, unaware the vehicle was still in gear, causing his leg to become pinned. He was able to be freed before help arrived, but …read more.

NAPPANEE — Elwood P. Dowd (Travis Smith) has a best friend, Harvey. Problem is, Harvey is a 6-and-a-half-foot rabbit who no one else can see. “Harvey” is on stage at Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre in Nappanee through Nov. 8.

A former Biomet sales representative is currently seeking $10 million dollars against his former employer after he alleges he was wrongfully terminated. Michael Swiss, currently a resident of Pennsylvania, states he was a high performing sales representative with the company until he approached a supervisor about alleged kickback payments being offered to practitioners. Swiss alleges …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Jim Hollis is one of the most highly regarded Jungian analysts in the nation. The 1962 Manchester graduate dedicates himself to improving lives through private practice and through the Jung Society.

By KENDRA KLINK Chief Operating Officer, Auburn Cord Duesenburg Automobile Museum AUBURN — Sam Grate and Ethan Bowers from the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum will be leading a presentation on preserving family history at the Willennar Genealogy Center in Auburn at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. The presentation is free and open to the …read more.

WARSAW — A passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation, ended up behind bars and facing a level 6 felony.

PLYMOUTH — Olivia Ketcham, 21, Plymouth, is back behind bars after close to four days of freedom.

WARSAW — InkFreeNews.com continues to prove itself as Kosciusko County’s news leader. It has now reached over 43,000 total page likes.

WARSAW — There were no sustained injuries in the semi vs. car accident yesterday, Thursday, Oct. 22. The accident occurred at SR 15, near the overpass of U.S. 30.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — With the start of harvest season, motorists should expect to see farm equipment from Indiana’s farms on roadways. Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann , Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police have teamed up to bring attention to the need for safety on …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The 2015 Winona Lake Community Appreciation Dinner, focused on the theme of honoring the MasterWorks classic music festival for its 14 years in Winona Lake, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 in the Rainbow Room of Westminster Hall, 105 Ninth St., in Winona Lake.

WARSAW — An opportunity for supporters of the newest Serenity House in Warsaw was provided Thursday morning, Oct. 22, at an open house event. Serenity House Unit No. 7, is located at 321 S. High St., Warsaw. Unit No. 7, which opened on Sept. 1, is home for 16 men who want to recover from …read more.

NAPPANEE — The LaGrange County Commissioners have turned down requests for an ordinance requiring horses to wear manure collection bags. According to reports by the Goshen News, the meeting only lasted about 10 minutes and the decision was unanimous. During that time, Commissioner Terry Martin reported testing one of the bags on a local Amish horse and …read more.

WARSAW — A motorcyclist was airlifted to Lutheran Hospital Wednesday evening after a vehicle hit his motorcycle on U.S. 30 near Warsaw. At approximately 7:39 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, emergency personnel responded to a call that a car had collided with a motorcycle at the intersection of U.S. 30 and CR 325E, Warsaw. A witness …read more.

WARSAW — This weekend, the City of Warsaw Utilities will be working with Wessler Engineering to perform smoke testing on select portions of the sanitary sewers in the Warsaw area. The evaluation is part of a study to identify sources of non-sanitary flow.

WARSAW — I have historically waited until spring to prepare my garden soil for planting. Tilling is messy and difficult in the spring mud and semi-frozen ground. Compost doesn’t have much time to break down in the soil. It honestly isn’t the most effective means of enriching my garden bed soil.

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce that roots band, Birds of Chicago, will be the opening act for the upcoming concert by Rhiannon Giddens at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. Tickets for the concert can be purchased through Ticketmaster and start at $20 plus applicable fees.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Halloween night’s thrills and chills will be a little bit longer than usual this year. That is because the public is reminded to set back their clocks by an hour in observance of the conclusion of daylight saving time in the area, which concludes at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. Though smartphones …read more.

WARSAW — Those looking for a chance to be in the spotlight, or at least the fringes of it, look no further. “The Bachelor” will be hosting a public carnival in downtown Warsaw on Sunday, Oct. 25. The event will be held on Buffalo Street and Main Street and check in will begin at 7 …read more.

WARSAW — Nextremity Solutions, Inc., a pure-play foot and ankle company located in Warsaw, has completed the acquisition of a highly innovative foot fusion technology from Del Palma Orthopedics that had previously gained the interest of a larger orthopedic company. DPO, located in Columbia City, is an orthopedic company that focuses on the development of …read more.

By KRISTEN KEUHL Development Assistant, Brightpoint WARSAW — Brightpoint began accepting calls Monday, Oct. 19, to schedule appointments for energy assistance for all of its offices in Allen, DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties. Appointments are available for households that have received a disconnect notice or whose utilities are already disconnected. Those who are …read more.

Kosciusko County joined the 10 County Northeast Regional Partnership on Wednesday. “This partnership will bring us greater collaborative opportunities in areas important to our companies,” stated Kosciusko Economic Development Company President George Robertson. In addition to marketing and attraction efforts Robertson noted in the areas of workforce development, talent recruitment and talent retention, “a regional …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department and Warsaw Police Department were called to the scene of an accident on SR 15 around 11:10 a.m. this morning, Thursday, Oct. 22. The accident is causing multiple lanes on SR 15 to be blocked.

WARSAW — A man was arrested Monday after he threatened to stab another individual earlier in th day. The threat was over a CD.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —The Kosciusko County Democratic Party announces that its November meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at the Milford Community Building, 111 S. Main St., Milford. The meeting will be a carry-in, so bring a dish to share. David Kolbe, county Democrat chairman, will be leading the event. Democratic supporters and the …read more.

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WARSAW — A 57-year-old Chicago man is in custody on two charges of attempting to acquire controlled substances by fraud, and a forgery charge, all level 6 felonies.

PLYMOUTH — Marshall County Police arrested Anthony Sando Ricchio, 18, Winamac, on a number of charge following a traffic stop early this morning, Thursday, Oct. 22.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Members of the Republican Party met tonight to elect a new chairman to serve District 2 in the Kosciusko County Council. The position was previously held by Jim Moyer, who resigned to pursue a position as assistant surveyor with the Kosciusko County Surveyor’s office last month. After three counts of the ballot, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer announced former City Councilman George Clemens will join Thallemer and current District 1 City Councilman Jeff Grose on the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety. Clemens will complete the term left vacant by the loss of long time member Charlie Smith.

WARSAW — Emergency personnel responded to an accident located at CR 325E and US 30, Warsaw, reportedly involving a motorcycle and vehicle at 7:40 p.m. Reports state a male driver on the motorcycle sustained a laceration to the head after crashing his motorcycle and colliding into a guardrail. The accident occurred near Warsaw Tractor Supply …read more.

LEESBURG — One driver was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital and another driver arrested following a two-vehicle accident at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The accident was at the intersection of East CR 700N and North CR 200E, Leesburg. Gabrielle E. Flannery, 19, Aspen Court, Warsaw, complained of pain to the head and was transported …read more.

By ANDY WILSON Bohlsen Group INDIANAPOLIS — Legendary singer, songwriter, musician and producer Stevie Wonder extended his run of dates for his “Songs in the Key of Life” tour due to popular demand. Wonder is bringing the critically-acclaimed performance, which is a live adaptation of the iconic Songs in the Key of Life album, to 20 North …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

By COURTNEY TRITCH Vice President of Marketing, Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership FORT WAYNE — The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership welcomed Kosciusko County as the newest member of the region during a press conference Wednesday, Oct. 21. The historical moment is the first addition of a new county since 2007. “As a region, we want to …read more.

[weaver_youtube lnfyyZXt_QQ rel=0] PLYMOUTH — Winter weather is just weeks away and the Indiana Department of Transportation wants to make sure all drivers are safe on the roads. With this in mind, INDOT unveiled its latest snow removal equipment Wednesday morning, Oct. 21, and announced the realignment of its district boundaries and snow routes. On a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Cathy Morris with her project This Side of Brazil will be joined by special guest Roberto Monsalves for a special one-night-only performance at The Jazz Kitchen. There will be two showings at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday, October 30 at The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performance are …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community Education Foundation announced the 2015 teacher grant awards Wednesday, Oct. 21. All current Wawasee teachers were eligible to apply.

WARSAW — Did you know information found on Ink Free News can also be located on several different Facebook pages?

By HAYLEY BEAUCHAMP Communications Manager, Honeywell Foundation WABASH — The Honeywell Foundation is presenting a special program in observance of Veteran’s Day at the Eagles Theatre at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. This free admission event will feature two original documentaries that were filmed and produced by Ball State University students; one in particular being …read more.

By JOSHUA TAUSTEIN Dresner Corporate Services NEW BUFFALO, Mich. — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds New Buffalo is pleased to announce a performance by The Pink Floyd Experience at its Silver Creek Event Center at 9 a.m. Friday, March 18. Tickets can be purchased beginning 10 a.m. Friday, October 23 at 10 …read more.

A woman, who has had a warrant issued for her arrest since May 2014, was arrested Tuesday on that warrant and two failure to appear warrants in other cases. Cassie Jo Goble, 32, 6546 W. Grimme Lane, Claypool, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 1:39 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, on charges of dealing …read more.

It was a productive night for the Syracuse Town Council Tuesday, Oct. 20. Their accomplishments included approving wages for the new police chief and parks superintendent, swearing in two-year reservist Kyle Denton as a police officer, approving the purchase of a new ambulance and adopting the 2016 operating budget. The $3,398,351 budget allots slightly less …read more.

KOSCIUSKO CO., IN – The ArtFULLY Warsaw Fund was recently established at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation to support the Warsaw Public Arts Commission and its mission to develop Warsaw as an engaging place to live, work and play through increasing awareness of arts for all ages. The fund was established with an anonymous donation of $5,000.

TIPPECANOE TOWNSHIP —A combine harvesting beans in a field Monday afternoon caused five separate fires Monday afternoon that resulted in four fire departments responding. The fire was at the intersection of CR 300N and CR 475E, south of the Barbee Chains in Tippecanoe Township.

WARSAW — Local police agencies recently obtained new equipment that allows certified clandestine drug lab officers the opportunity to respond quicker to clandestine labs (meth labs) where they can render them safe.

WARSAW — The star of the upcoming season of “The Bachelor,” Ben Higgins will be coming to downtown Warsaw Friday night, Oct. 23, to spend time at a local bar.

WINONA LAKE — Following a series of public hearings over the last few months, the Winona Lake Town Council passed the 2016 budget during the regular meeting Tuesday evening, Oct. 20. There were few changes from the 2015 budget. These included a 5.2 percent increase to the general fund from $1,320,675 to $1,389,772. The increase is for …read more.

WARSAW — The potential cause of a fire that destroyed a home in Barrington Hills, Warsaw, early Tuesday, Oct. 13, has been reported by Warsaw/Wayne Fire Chief Michael Wilson.

NORTH WEBSTER — Jerry Juillerat, 116 EMS W30A-1 Lane, approached the North Webster Town Council at its regular meeting Tuesday evening, Oct. 20, about the problems he and his wife Nancy have been having with their sewer system.

WARSAW — The Park Board meeting, held Tuesday, Oct. 20, reported the completion of multiple projects, including a new disc golf course, an installed playground and the Kiwanis garden. The meeting also covered the resignation of Director Liz McKinley.

WARSAW — The relocation of power lines, on the east side of the Warsaw Airport property, is on the radar of the Indiana Department of Transportation. Nick King, airport manager, shared information he learned at the Aviation Association of Indiana Conference last week, during the Warsaw Board of Aviation Commissioner’s meeting Tuesday evening, Oct. 20.

Noted Texas country music singer and songwriter Cory Morrow is releasing a new single, “Winning Hand,” from his 2015 album “The Good Fight” this week. Written in collaboration with folk and country musician Owen Temple and composer-producer Brian Keane, Morrow describes Winning Hand as a celebration of realizing that living life in faith means one can “throw all of your cards on the table knowing that you’ve already won.

WARSAW — A 14-year-old Milford teen and a 10-year-old Milford youth appeared before Juvenile Court Judge David Cates this afternoon, for an initial juvenile hearing. Both youths, found to be juvenile delinquents, waived their rights to an attorney and admitted to the charges against them. They will appear in court at 10 a.m. Nov. 2, …read more.

SYRACUSE — It’s becoming more than something discussed in a meeting or architectural drawings. One can drive by on Kern Road just south of the Eagles building and see the beginning stages of a new school being built.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools and the Warsaw Performing Arts Center are pleased to welcome the United States Navy Commodore Jazz Ensemble to Lakeview Middle School Auditorium at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. The U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble, an 18-piece big band, presents a diverse and entertaining mix of traditional jazz and new standards. …read more.

By BILL BURGER Co-President, LaPorte Community Concert Association LAPORTE — Hailing from Alaska’s capital City of Juneau the Zahasky family brings the best of American music to their audiences, and their next audience will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29 at the LaPorte High School Auditorium, 700 First St., LaPorte. This dynamic family band …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Elementary students held a fundraiser for Feed My Starving Children. The students raised $1,000 and earned the prize of their principal dressing up as the character Elsa in “Frozen” and giving his rendition of the hit song “Let it Go.” This school wide celebration event took place on Oct. 19, and the students were …read more.

GOSHEN — The October concert series at Ignition Music Garage, voted top ten favorite venue by the Americana music association, continues with Tall Heights Oct. 22 and Jeffrey Foucault Oct. 24.

CROMWELL — Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District met for its regular monthly meeting Monday night, Oct. 19. The board was one member short, as President Rex Heil alerted the board to the resignation of member James Evans.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee community is welcoming back a familiar face after a three-year hiatus. Kim Slocum made the decision to join the company he left just a few years ago, and the Rinker family is welcoming him back with open arms.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The annual Kosciusko County Republican Hall of Fame Dinner will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The dinner will be held at the Tippecanoe Country Club, Kalorama Road, Leesburg.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate declined 0.1 percent again last month and now stands at 4.5 percent. September marked the lowest rate of unemployment in the Hoosier State since July 2007. Additionally, Indiana’s labor force made further gains last month and continues to be a Midwest leader, adding 84,000 individuals since January 2013. At …read more.

Joshua J. Kats WARSAW — Despite the pre-sentence investigation report that Joshua Kats would be a low risk to re-offend, Kosciusko Superior Court I Judge David Cates pointed out several factors that appeared to give him some doubt. Joshua J. Kats, 24, 1822 Sharon St., Warsaw, was sentenced to concurrent terms (served at the same …read more.

WARSAW — Amanda D. Waggoner, 25, 503 Prairie Drive, Bayview Estates, Syracuse, was booked in the county jail after she failed to show up at the jail to serve a 180 day sentence in July.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man has been arrested on four charges stemming from a Sept. 28 incident in Warsaw.

By JEFF BURBRINK, Extension Editor   On Monday, Oct. 19, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning, which indicates the conditions were right for fires to spread rapidly due to dry conditions and wind. While conditions are expected to improve slightly over the next week, the fact is the fields are very dry …read more.

WARSAW — Salary ordinances for city employees and elected officials received lengthy discussion Monday evening at the Warsaw Common Council meting. The employee ordinance passed with a 4-1 vote on the first reading, while the elected official ordinance received no action and will be discussed in the November meeting.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting was held at 9 a.m. Oct. 20. During the meeting, the commissioners dealt with a community corrections budget, the recent field fires and two area plans for Kosciusko County. Barry Andrew, director of Community Corrections attended the meeting to propose the application and budget for the 2016 fiscal …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The dust has finally settled from the seventh annual Heart of the Community Charity Auction & Raffle, which took place Saturday evening, Oct. 3, at North Webster Community Center.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday evening, Oct. 19, and Executive Director Megan McClellan gave updates on the Conklin Bay and the Eli Lilly Road trail projects. Both trails are moving forward.

WARSAW — John Sampson, president/chief executive officer of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, presented an update on the quest to become one of two regional initiatives to receive a $42 million grand from the Indiana Economic Development Commission. His presentation was made during the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday evening, Oct. 19.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools building project took one more step forward Monday evening, Oct. 19, as the board of school trustees announced Performance Services as the choice for its design-build firm. Other choices included Hagerman Inc. and The Korte Company. The extensive project includes major renovations and additions to Washington Elementary School and Edgewood Middle …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool town council meeting, held last night, Monday, Oct. 19, was set to be a simple budgetary meeting, along with a few updates on current issues and a set time from Trick or Treat.

By KAREN AVERY Association of Indiana Counties INDIANAPOLIS — The Association of Indiana Counties has named Kosciusko County Treasurer Sue Ann Mitchell as the 2015 Himsel Award winner. The Arthur R. Himsel Award is the AIC’’s highest honor and is named for an individual who dedicated his public career as an elected county official. Himsel …read more.

WARSAW — Fall leaf pick-up has begun in the corporate city Limits of Warsaw.

BOURBON — A Fort Wayne man operating a 2001 Ford Mustang in excess of 90 miles per hour on US 30, near Gumwood Road, Bourbon, ended up in jail Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department has announced that CR 225E, at Pontiac Drive, Warsaw, will be closed beginning Tuesday, Oct. 20, to install a sanitary sewer. This area is north of Old Road 30, near Harrison Landing subdivision and south of CR 75N.

TIPPECANOE TOWNSHIP — North Webster Fire Department has requested tanker assist and grass trucks from Leesburg, Winona Lake and Pierceton fire departments to a bean field and combine fire. Turkey Creek Fire Department has been put on standby for North Webster Fire Department. Fire units are responding to the area of CR 300N and CR …read more.

The average American spends about 20 years in retirement. The median retirement account balance across all U.S. households is $2,500. I don’t know about you, but $2,500 won’t be nearly enough to fund all I want to do in retirement.

By KAYLA GOOD Navy Office of Community Outreach ELKHART — America’s Navy is coming home to Elkhart, one of 18 cities in seven states to host a performance by the United States Navy Band during its 2015 fall tour — one of the Navy’s signature outreach programs. The United States Navy Band Commodores performance is …read more.

WARSAW —Additional photos have been added to our Area Photos post on InkFreeNews.com. If you attended a community event, there is a possibility your photo may have been taken during the event.

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WARSAW — Combined Community Services is hoping to give Christmas to families in need this year with its annual Adopt-A-Family event. The event looks to provide meals and gifts for children who have no way of getting them otherwise.

WARSAW — One driver suffered a laceration to his head, requiring stitches, following a two-vehicle accident at 7:38 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16. The accident was at Fisher Avenue and Tiger Lane, Warsaw.

WARSAW — Just a reminder that the Indiana Department of Transportation closed SR 25, between CR 100S and South Ferguson Road, this morning.

INDIANAPOLIS — With another contentious debate surrounding the Religious Freedom Restoration Act looming in the upcoming session of the Indiana General Assembly, Gov. Mike Pence says he has yet to come to any conclusions on the issue.

WARSAW — Warsaw/Wayne Fire Department with a full assist from Winona Lake Fire Department are responding to a fire at 1355 Mariners Drive, the site of the new Parkview Hospital.