WARSAW — A passenger in one of the vehicles was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at 2:42 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Lake City Highway and Orthopedic Drive, Warsaw. Sue L. Brown, 66, West Corlys Lane, Silver Lake, complained of pain to the neck. She was a passenger in a vehicle …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — The Whitko Marching Pride has qualified for the Indiana Sate School Music Association Semi-State. This is the first year the band, composed of 20 high school students under the direction of Joey Shepherd, has competed in Open Class D.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a male subject in a case where a wallet was stolen inside a local business. The individual is a person of interest.

Elementary students in the Wawasee Community Schools are enjoying a busy week of learning the best methods for staying drug free now and always.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating Olivia Marie Ketcham, 21, Plymouth, who escaped lawful detention around 12:33 a.m. today, Monday, Oct. 19.

ELKHART COUNTY — Area residents were injured in three different accidents over the weekend in Elkhart County.

By TRINA HOY Warsaw Optimist Club WARSAW — Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises over $28,000 to donate to youth oriented activities. Recently, the club donated $2,500 to Kosciusko County Promise, $500 to CASA, $500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters and $100 to Warsaw Tigers Basketball. Join the club as a …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a male subject.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a a special weather statement advising of the enhanced risk for fire danger this afternoon and into this evening. They advised there is an increased risk for grass, brush and field fires to spread out of control and burning is not recommended. Afternoon …read more.

WARSAW — Generally, I do not keep a journal of my garden. Putting it all in writing in this article will hopefully help someone else doing the same. It can be daunting doing your own landscaping from scratch. Yet knowing you did it yourself is a real boost.

WARSAW — Susie McEntire is returning to Warsaw this December for a free, country Christmas-themed concert. McEntire, sister to the famed Reba McEntire, will be at Lakeview Middle School Saturday, Dec. 12. This will be McEntire’s third performance in Warsaw, including last year’s Christmas concert and the Kosciusko County Fair. Like last year, organizers coupled the …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s first Falltastic event was held Saturday, Oct. 17, and again today, Sunday, Oct. 18, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Levinson-LaBrosse Education Center, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse.

The National Weather Service in northern Indiana has issued a freeze warning, in effect from 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, to 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. This affects Kosciusko and surrounding counties, including but not limited to Elkhart, Marshall, Fulton, Whitley, Allen, Miami, Wabash and Noble. A freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Volunteers for the second annual Feed My Starving Children Warsaw MobilePack did not just hit the 1 million meal goal. They exceeded it. In four days, volunteers packed 4,932 boxes, totaling 1,065,312 meals, enough to feed 2,918 malnourished children for a year. “The most important number, 2,918 children who are going to get to live …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL From the time he was a youngster, Eli Lilly was fascinated by pharmaceuticals. At 16, he served as an apprentice at the Good Samaritan Drugstore in Lafayette. During the day, he stocked shelves, washed bottles and ran errands. At night, he pored over the United States Pharmacopoeia to learn everything he could …read more.

[weaver_youtube y-JkRUVo4xM rel=0] WARSAW — Eastlake Skate Center is busy this weekend as national and world-champion skaters and trainers participate in the second annual Sk8camp USA, hosted by Eastlake owner, Trace Hansen. Hansen introduced the four-day program in 2014, drawing skaters from across the country. Participants received instruction from some of the top trainers in the world, including Cristina Moretti, …read more.

WARSAW — Temperatures were cool but mouths were scorching during the Warsaw Farmers Market Chili Cookoff, held Saturday, Oct. 17, in downtown Warsaw. Fans of spicy chili gathered around to sample homemade concoctions made with some of the hottest peppers in the world — serranos, ghost chilis and scorpion peppers, to name a few. Judges chose …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — Social Security has provided critical financial help to people of all ages for the last 80 years, and despite our age, we’re far from retiring. As the Social Security program celebrates its historic birthday this August, we’re reflecting on our diverse history, our current strengths, and ways we can continue to improve our services to you.

WARSAW — Enjoying life despite your job will ensure a certain degree of happiness, and Zippia has ranked Warsaw among the best cities in Indiana when it comes to a healthy work-life balance.

WARSAW — Rogelio Navarro was sworn in as a new officer of the Warsaw Police Department at the start of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting Friday, Oct. 16. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer administered the oath of office with Navarro’s family by his side. Navarro served one year with Nappanee Police Department …read more.

WARSAW — The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Kosciusko County, in effect from 2-9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, with a freeze watch in effect Saturday evening through Sunday morning. Other counties in the area under the warning include Fulton, Marshall, Allen, Wabash, Whitley and Noble. Click here for the full listing …read more.

NAPPANEE — One of the most successful and popular plays ever written, the Pulitzer Prize winning “Harvey” by Mary Chase will open at The Round Barn Theatre beginning Wednesday, Oct. 21, on the Joseph Stein Stage and continues through Sunday, Nov. 8. “Harvey” tells the tale of Elwood P. Dowd, an eccentric man with an …read more.

WARSAW — A bump in the pavement caught the eye of city wastewater treatment workers and James Emans, city engineer. What they discovered averted a catastrophic disaster at the intersection of Market and Wood streets Wednesday afternoon.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Main Street encourages local businesses and residents to help “Light Up The Town” this holiday season. To kick things off, merchants are asked to outline their windows in white lights by Nov. 6, in time for the Holiday Open Houses. In November, Manchester Main Street will add to the festivities and downtown decorations with holiday storefront artwork by Manchester Community Schools’ students.

WARSAW — Emergency personnel are responding to an accident located at 3723 Lake City Highway, just east of Orthopedic Drive. The accident reportedly occurred in the westbound lane in the left turn lane.

WARSAW — Texas-based surgical funding company MedStar has been court-ordered to turn over information pertaining to DePuy-manufactured artificial hips. According to a Reuters report, Johnson & Johnson-owned DePuy requested the order in light of lawsuits filed by surgery patients who received the artificial hips. In response, U.S. District Judge, David Katz, ordered MedStar to provide the …read more.

WARSAW — When it comes to dreams at Warsaw Community Schools, the sky is the limit — literally. Students and staff are taking their love of astronomy to new heights through the use of the school’s very own observatory.

FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo’s 37th annual Wild Zoo Halloween opens Friday, Oct. 16, featuring adventure, family fun, and tasty treats that are just right for pint-sized guests.

WARSAW — Up to 150 skaters and coaches from around the U.S and Canada are about to get serious at Eastlake Skate Center this weekend with some of the top trainers in the country and the world with a roller skating training camp hosted by rink owner, Trace Hansen, Eastlake Skating Center. Hansen is a …read more.

WARSAW — A Topeka woman was arrested by police Thursday morning after making a false report to police that a man had raped her. She made the report because her husband wanted to get the man in trouble.

By HUGH MCBRIDE Chief Marketing Officer, Rainbow Child Care Center WARSAW — Teachers and parents from Rainbow Child Care Center have joined hundreds of fellow residents from Warsaw and surrounding communities to help feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership with Feed My Starving Children, volunteers will prepare 1 million …read more.

WARSAW — A Chicago man has been arrested on charges of fraud on a financial institution, level 5 felony, and theft, a level 6 felony after taking cash advances from a local bank.

SYRACUSE — The regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals was Thursday evening, Oct. 15. Two businesses, Pizza Hut and McDonald’s, were granted exceptions for drive-thru lanes.

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

WARSAW — One individual was extricated from a Chrysler Sebring and taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Following a two-vehicle accident at 1 Tiger Lane at Detroit Street. According to information at the scene, the Chrysler was struck by a pick up truck. Warsaw Fire Department and Lutheran EMS, along with Warsaw Police Department responded to …read more.

WARSAW — “Mr. Stacy, were you just a user, I would have more sympathy in your situation. But, you’re a dealer. I have less sympathy.” stated Kosciusko Superior Court 1 Judge David Cates Wednesday morning after accepting a plea agreement in the case of Joshua Lee Stacy. Cates was appointed special judge in the matter.

WINONA LAKE, Ind.— The Center for Lakes & Streams is drawing attention to Kosciusko County’s local waterways with their annual student art contest, inspired by the lakes and streams.

WARSAW — He was arrested on Aug. 27, 2013, on charges of burglary, criminal deviate conduct and sexual battery. Today, Thursday, Oct. 15, the case was resolved and the accused sentenced to the Indiana Department of Corrections.

CROMWELL — The Cromwell Historical District has made it onto the National Register of Historic Places. The register lists local, state and national sites of historical significance. The area listed includes Jefferson Street between Second Street and Orange Street. The official entry took place Sept. 14. State Historic Preservation Officer Cameron F. Clark noted in …read more.

WABASH — Celebrating its 6th Quinquennial Monster Concert, the Honeywell Center will present “A Grand Time: Piano Extravaganza” in the Ford Theater at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 under the direction of John Kozar, with select pieces directed by guest conductor Norma Meyer. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students 18 years and younger.

SYRACUSE — The annual Madrigal Dinner at Castle Dewart is about to commence. But some strange things are causing a bit of confusion among the minstrels, Lord Christopher and his mother, Lady Elizabeth. Amidst music, comedy and chaos, a source of panic: “The King is to arrive soon! Will the telling of the story of the birth of the Savior be lost? Or will the true meaning of Christmas be a remembrance for all?”

NEW PARIS — This month a year ago, a New Paris mother dropped her 19-month-old son off to daycare, unaware it would be the last time she saw him alive. Today, nearly a year after his death, the family is seeking justice through the filing of a wrongful death lawsuit against the woman charged to …read more.

WARSAW — A two-day jury trial was vacated by the courts on Tuesday and replaced with a plea hearing Wednesday morning for Zachary Springer, 27, 6298 W. 850S. Claypool.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:16 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, South Packerton Road south of East CR 1000S, Warsaw. Drivers: Jessy L. Bowers, 22, West Third Street, North Manchester. A passenger vehicle crossed center, struck Bowers’ vehicle and drove away. Damage up to $10,000. 10:36 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation, Miller’s Senior Living Community and the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club are partnering to bring the community Spooktakular Friday, Oct. 23. Spooktakular is the annual Halloween costume contest and trick-or-treating opportunity held in downtown Warsaw. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be concluded around 6 p.m. for the children …read more.

WARSAW — Failing to show up to a plea hearing resulted in a warrant issued against Judonn Lamarus Hendricks, 1011 Bontrager Ave., Elkhart, for failure to appear and a bond of $15,000 surety.

MARSHALL COUNTY — An early morning police chase today Thursday, Oct. 15, involved the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department with assistance from Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Bourbon Police, Bremen Police, and K9’s with Winona Lake and Warsaw police departments. The result was a female being taken to the hospital and then arrested.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force, co-chaired by Attorney General Greg Zoeller, and the Indianapolis Colts are urging Hoosier teens to rally against prescription drug abuse by participating in the second-annual Pledge Challenge.

WARSAW — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that SR 25 between CR 100S and South Ferguson Road will be closed beginning Monday, Oct. 19, weather permitting. The purpose of the closure is to allow maintenance crews to repair a section of pipe beneath the roadway. The detour will run SR 19 to US 30 …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg farmer and businessman Kip Tom will report raising more than $153,000 in the first 25 days of his campaign for Indiana’s Third Congressional District.

WARSAW — Edgewood Middle School is comprised of both hardworking students and staff. From endeavors to continually improve academics, technology and STEM initiatives, the school is working to entrench itself amongst the top 10 percent of middle schools in the state. Though Edgewood is working hard to ensure students meet state testing expectations, according to …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Ken Medema is a blind musician who shares his passion for learning and discovery through music and storytelling. He creates compositions on the spot using stories from audience members.

SYRACUSE — Lakeland Eagles of Syracuse held a fundraiser in late September where culinary arts students from Wawasee High School made the desserts and helped with the cleanup effort.

By MOLLY LYNCH Lynch Communications Group, LLC Egg Innovations is offering a tour of its newly constructed, fully functioning manufacturing feed mill from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Egg Innovations CEO and founder John Brunnquell will lead guests through the mill, located at 578 North Jefferson Street, Cromwell, and show them the technological advances used to produce organic …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost.

LEESBURG — A woman charged with theft as a misdemeanor, had the charge enhanced to a level 6 felony, due to a previous theft related conviction.

CROMWELL — On Saturday, Oct. 24, guests can enjoy a night of spooky fun in Cromwell. The event will offer a guests a variety of activities sure to thrill even the most ghoulish amongst guests. The annual Halloween parade and carnival will begin with line-up at 4 p.m. in the former Wysong’s parking lot. The …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The regular meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council moved along quickly Wednesday evening, Oct. 14. The council approved additional appropriations for the general fund, then moved on to opening bids for the blight elimination program. Clerk-treasurer Tonya Conley received and opened one bid, which was from Greene Excavating, Warsaw, for demolition …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club will host a Halloween Party 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Silver Lake Conservation Building. The event welcomes both children and adults with a costume contest for both the young and young at heart. Cash prizes for children will span from $20 to $4 dollars with …read more.

[weaver_youtube ujdwiu4AvCM rel=0] WINONA LAKE — This week, thousands of local volunteers are donning hair nets and scooping dehydrated food ingredients, all to save the lives of children they have never met. The second annual Feed My Starving Children Warsaw Mobile Pack is underway. This year’s event is at Grace College and the goal is to pack …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and Warsaw Community Development Corporation will again participate in Small Business Saturday event as a Neighborhood Champion. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 28. This year, people can show support by taking selfies at participating businesses. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has approved pay increases for substitute teachers. Based on one’s level of education, the rates range from $70 to $85 per day. Quality substitute teachers are an important asset and require special attributes to enhance the learning process. The best substitute teachers demonstrate …read more.

WARSAW — A learning curve is usually the norm with new state traffic laws. Not everyone is immediately aware of the laws and what their specifics are.

INDIANA — Over the last seven months, I traveled to each of Indiana’s 92 counties, visiting the county auditors and their staff to discuss State and local transparency — where we are and where we need to be.

BLOOMINGTON — Colin Hay will be performing live at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 (doors at 7:30 p.m.) at Buskirk-Chumley Theater located at 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington.

WARSAW — A man who moved out of an apartment, and who was not to be on the premises obtained a key and entered the apartment while no one was present and removed kitchen items and a piece of jewelry.

GOSHEN – The search for a new nickname for Goshen High School and Goshen Middle School has been narrowed to four choices.

Wabash, IN – Two concerts are remaining in the Singer/Songwriter Series at the Eagles Theatre taking place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 featuring J.D. Cable and again on Thursday, Nov. 12 featuring Aaron Barker. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 on the day of the concert. The concerts will be acoustic sessions by award-winning singer/songwriters as they perform their hits and talk about gaining success in Nashville and beyond.

NORTH WEBSTER — Wawasee Community Schools, along with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and North Webster Police have continued to follow the story of Deklan Hawthorne, a 6-year-old boy whose father reported his son was assaulted on an unsupervised school bus.

SYRACUSE — At the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board meeting Monday evening Oct. 12, the board discussed a number of potential items for the department’s five-year master plan.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School Corporation has big plans for the future. During the monthly board work session, held Tuesday, Oct. 13, the board was met by Robert Bucher, the newly appointed Performing Arts Center director, to discuss the transformational process of turning the building into a public venue for entertainment and enjoyment. Bucher, a …read more.

WARSAW — Changes to the city’s comprehensive plan to emphasize affordable housing in the East Market Street Neighborhood, Sub-Area Plan, were approved unanimously at the Warsaw Plan Commission meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13. The changes were made to assist with a potential developer for the Little Crow Foods site. Tim Dombrosky, assistant city planner, and Jeremy …read more.

WARSAW — A caucus to fill the vacancy of Charles Smith on Warsaw Common Council, 2nd District, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Warsaw City Council Chambers, Warsaw, City Hall.

MILFORD — Milford police have arrested a Goshen man on drug and other various charges over the weekend.

ETNA GREEN — With the end of the year approaching quickly, the Etna Green town council had the task of approving the 2016 budget at last night’s, Tuesday, Oct. 13, meeting. The budget, along with a parking dilemma and the town hall roof were among subjects discussed at the meeting.

SYRACUSE — Plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Oakwood Resorts have paid a $25,000 bond required by Circuit Court Judge Mike Reed.

NORTH WEBSTER — A new concept for this area in musical education is being offered to youth called Fun with Music.

SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Syracuse, the board also considered the following agenda items:

SYRACUSE — Proposed changes to high school diploma requirements are pending before the state board of education. During the regular monthly meeting of the school board for the Wawasee Community School Corp. Tuesday evening, Oct. 13, in Syracuse, the board heard a report from Joy Goshert, director of instruction and curriculum.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Election board has made the decision to use “candidate deceased” in place of Charles Smith’s name on the Warsaw city election ballot for the Nov. 3 election. The Republican party will not be filling the ballot vacancy before the election deadline.

NORTH WEBSTER — Elections of board members highlighted the general meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Monday, Oct. 12, at American Legion Post 253.

The Purdue University Department of Animal Sciences will honor six alumni with Distinguished Animal Sciences Alumni Awards. Alumni are selected based on demonstrated excellence in industry, academia, governmental service, or other endeavors as exemplified by leadership, community service and professional accomplishments.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence today, Tuesday, Oct. 23, unveiled his 21st Century Crossroads proposal, a plan that will make $1 billion in new road funding available over the next four years without raising taxes. 21st Century Crossroads would put the Indiana Department of Transportation on a path to resurface 16,000 miles of state highways and repair more than 5,200 bridges over the next 15 years.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Church was packed Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, as a community gathered to remember a father and son who left their mark on a community in many ways.

MILFORD — It may surprise some Kosciusko County residents to know the snow produced for the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea will largely owe its existence to a company currently operating on a family farm outside of Milford.

MENTONE — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Mentone Fire Department, Mentone EMS and LifeMed Silver Lake responded to a bus vs. vehicle accident on SR 19 at CR 600S that happened around 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13.

WARSAW — Matt Tracy’s two petitions were among several considered by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Warsaw.

WARSAW — Carole Shelby’s petition for a variance to split a lot creating an undersized tract of ground was among the several agenda items considered by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Warsaw.

INDIANA — This fall and winter, the Indiana DNR will be testing hunter-harvested wild ducks for avian influenza as part of a national surveillance effort. Duck hunters at eight properties will be asked to help by returning to the check station after a successful hunt to allow their birds to be tested. Birds will be …read more.

WARSAW — A pedestrian struck by a turning vehicle at East enter and South Colfax Street, Warsaw, Monday, Oct. 12, was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following the accident. The accident was at 4:13 p.m.

FORT WAYNE — With Oct. 16 being World Food Day and nearly a third of the U.S. food dollar being spent on restaurant services, the personal finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2015’s Best and Worst Foodie Cities for Your Wallet.

NEW PARIS — Timothy Furney, 20, whose last known address was 72622 CR 133, Syracuse, was killed Monday evening, Oct. 12, when he walked into the path of an oncoming train.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse home’s attached garage is in shambles following a late night explosion. The residence is located at the intersection of Palm Drive and Harkless Drive. On Monday, October 12, at approximately 11:30 p.m. the Syracuse Police Department was alerted to a possible fire/explosion at 901 S. Harkless Drive in Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — With its 2016 budget obligations out of the way, the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday evening, Oct. 12, turned its attention to some final 2015 matters.

MILFORD — Kosciusko County Emergency Medical Services representative Scott Sigerfoos was on hand at Milford’s Town Council meeting Monday evening, Oct. 12, to address concerns about slow response times.

WARSAW — A new date to hear arguments for a change of venue and motions in limine has been set.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A 30-year-old Bourbon man died in a two-vehicle accident Sunday, Oct. 11, in Marshall County. A passenger in his vehicle was listed in serious condition.

WARSAW — The early morning fire today, Tuesday, Oct. 13, left the Kirk Beckham family with only the clothes on their backs.

WARSAW — A woman who provided a pair of scissors to aid in a heroin drug deal has resulted in her arrest on a level 5 felony.

SYRACUSE — Fire Chief Mickey Scott told the Turkey Creek Fire Board Monday evening, Oct. 12, he ordered the chassis for the department’s new ambulance.