PIERCETON — A short Pierceton Town Council meeting took place at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the Pierceton Fire Department. During the meeting, a garbage disposal bid was brought before the council, and the golf cart ordinance was passed.

AKRON — The regular meeting of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board of Trustees, held Monday, Oct. 12, at Mentone Elementary School, began differently from most meetings. Before the board officially got down to business, Superintendent Brett Boggs read a statement commemorating three individuals with TVSC ties who lost their lives in the plane crash that happened …read more.

NEW PARIS — No details have been released by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department on a fatal train/pedestrian accident Monday evening, Oct. 12. The accident was on CR 23 in New Paris.

[weaver_youtube 9CHeLclwn9g rel=0]   WARSAW — Kirk Beckham, his wife Celise, and daughters Mia, Remi and Adree, and the family puppy, are safe. But, they lost everything they owned. The Beckham home at 863 Barrington Place, Warsaw, was destroyed by fire early this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 13. Leesburg Fire Department received the call at 2:50 …read more.

WARSAW — Firefighters are still at the scene of a house fire at 863 Barrington Hills, in Barrington Place, Warsaw. The first firefighters at the scene reported a fully engulfed house fire. The initial call was received at approximately 2:50 a.m. today, Oct. 13. Plain Township Fire Department requested a full assist from Warsaw and …read more.

LEESBURG — On Monday, Oct. 12, Leesburg Town Council met to discuss the possibility of setting a new precedence in how to deal with unoccupied commercial businesses in terms of their water bills. Roberta “Bobbi” Anderson visited the board to discuss a commercial property she owns on SR 15, the former Farmer’s Market restaurant. According …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Governor Mike Pence recently made appointments to various boards and commissions. One local man was included in the aforementioned appointments.  William E. Kovach, Kosciusko County, was recommended by Jackie Dowd to be reappointed to the Regional Works Council. Kovach was reappointed to Region 2 to serve a two-year term through Sept. 30, 2017. …read more.

WARSAW — The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties announces Renewal Homes LLC, Wendell Miller, CGB CGR CGP, as the 2015 Homes on Parade Peoples’ Choice Winner. Renewal Homes had two homes in the Parade this year. The home located in Wooded Hills, Home No. 1, was the winner.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department and Lutheran EMS are responding to a car vs. pedestrian accident that happened near the intersection of Colfax Street and Center Street.

By JONI TRUEX KLA Public Information Director Kosciusko Leadership Academy met at the city of Warsaw Police Department to learn about local and state government in Kosciusko County. Mayor Joe Thallemer, city of Warsaw, addressed the cadets and spoke about leadership. The community lost four men who truly exemplified leadership recently. The qualities of leadership …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School Choral Department will present its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $5 for general admission. Children 5 and under are admitted free.

ELKHART — The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to an anonymous tip regarding an underage drinking party on Saturday, Oct. 10. The officers went to a residence is the 62000 block of CR 1. At the residence, officers found multiple people under the age of 1 who had been consuming alcoholic beverages. One of those individuals was was Syracuse.

MILFORD — The early morning fire on Thursday, Oct. 8, downtown Milford, has closed one business and temporarily closed another.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Marching Tigers’ Pride will compete in Scholastic State Finals for the third consecutive year.  On Saturday, Oct. 10, the band competed in the Indiana State School Music Association Scholastic State Preliminary contest at Homestead High School. Warsaw qualified for Scholastic State Finals by earning a gold rating from …read more.

WARSAW — A celebration of the life of Tony Elliott was held today in the sanctuary of Warsaw Community Church. Family members, friends, schoolmates and fellow race-car drivers gathered to remember the life of a man not so easily forgotten.

WARSAW — Sentencing has been scheduled for Nov. 16 for Emily SueAnn Zartman, 20, 500 N. CR 150W, Warsaw, after she entered a plea of guilty to neglect of a dependent resulting in bodily injury, a level 5 felony.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association Exhibits at Lakeland Art Gallery will soon be non-existent unless new space is found for this organization. Due to the landlord’s need to expand, LAA will need to move to new quarters. The members and board of the organization are diligently looking for a new place that can not …read more.

MILFORD — Three men from Elkhart County were arrested near Milford early Thursday morning, Oct. 8, after selling drugs to an individual and then being stopped by police.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man, upset his former girl friend found someone else, broke into her house and assaulted her. She suffered a fracture to her left eye socket.

AKRON – Drivers at Akron Speedway paid special tribute to their friend, Tony Elliott, Sunday afternoon.

NORTH WEBSTER — Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club’s Rocktober Fest is roaring into North Webster Saturday, Oct. 17, bringing with it popular band The Why Store. Stop by from 6 p.m. until closing at the American Legion Post 253, 756 S. SR 13, North Webster, for a rocking evening, good food and to show support for the North Webster and Syracuse food pantries.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation will be hosting parent-teacher conferences and announces its Fall Break.

By CINDY KLUSMAN Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy Board Member WARSAW — The Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held its Oct. 7 meeting at the Warsaw Police Station. KYLA Moderator Tony Ciriello opened the meeting by welcoming the students and spoke briefly about the requirements for their Project Proud. Each year, two students from the prior KYLA …read more.

WARSAW — One driver was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital for further treatment following a two-vehicle accident Tuesday, Oct. 6. The accident was at 10:05 a.m. at South Ferguson Road and West CR 200S, Warsaw.

MENTONE — A celebration of the life of Scott “Bibs” Bibler was held this afternoon at TIppecanoe Valley High School gymnasium. The gymnasium was filled with people whose lives were touched by “Bibs” in numerous ways — family, friends, classmates, students, football players, community members. Warsaw Community Church Pastor Denny Wilson officiated over the first …read more.

WARSAW — Mariners Drive, Warsaw, will be closed to through traffic on Monday, according to Andrew Schouten, project manager for Phend & Brown, Inc., Milford. The street will be open to local business traffic only.

INDIANAPOLIS — In light of the recent tragedy in Oregon and the continuing safety threat across the country, Governor Mike Pence has directed that an additional $3.5 million be added to the Secured School Safety Grant Program, increasing the funding available for the current year to more than $9 million.

[weaver_youtube zouQzgpKg58 rel=8]   BOURBON — Alexis Marie Miller, 17, was named the 2016 Triton Junior Miss during the 52nd Distinguished Young Woman of Triton competition Saturday evening, at Triton High School. She will participate in the Indiana Distinguished Young Woman competition in February. Miller is the daughter of Ken and Nancy Miller, Bourbon. She …read more.

Over 300 kids along with adults converged on Lucerne Park, Warsaw, for the annual Warsaw Parks Department Fall Family Fun Night Friday, Oct. 9. Hundreds waited in line for the two-wagon hay ride, to play pumpkin bowling, make crafts, learn about bats, pet a skunk, pet a miniature pony, rabbit, and beef calves, listen to …read more.

SYRACUSE — A beautiful fall day with temperatures in the low 60s, sunshine and a clear blue sky marked the annual Syracuse Fall Harvest Festival. The festival was held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Lakeside Park in conjunction with the last Syracuse Artisans and Farmers Market of the year.

WHITLEY COUNTY — One person has died, another suffered internal injuries following a one-vehicle accident at 10:23 a.m. today, Saturday, Oct. 10. The accident occurred at SR 5 and Cleveland Road in Whitley County. The Whitley County sheriff’s Department reports Veleda I. Shannon, 87, East Third Street, Hartford City, died from injuries in the accident. …read more.

WARSAW — The theft of a cart of groceries has left a Warsaw man facing possible felony theft charges. Joshua B. Hawthorne, 35, 920 Anchorage Road, Warsaw, is facing a $5,250 bond for the theft of $23.66 worth of groceries from Owens Supermarket.

The National Transportation Safety Board has released the preliminary report on the plane crash Friday, Oct. 2, that killed Warsaw City Councilman Charlie Smith, his son and attorney Scott Smith, former Tippecanoe Valley Football Coach Scott Bibler, and retired Sprint Car driver Tony Elliott.

PIERCETON — If you haven’t made it to the Pierceton Fire Department this evening, Friday, Oct. 9, there is still time to make the open house and have a fun family evening. The event goes on until 7 p.m. Pierceton Fire Department is hosting a Fire Prevention Week Open House. The event is in partnership …read more.

WARSAW — W.I.S.E. Incorporated is hoping to see new members in it’s program for the upcoming 2015-2016 year. W.I.S.E. Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to education and support of the professional career interest, especially with women.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Small Business Development Center Director Alan Steele will be at the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce to present the center’s popular “Your Marketing Plan in Nine Steps” workshop.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County has been invaded and the culprit can be difficult to get rid of. Phragmites, also known as the common reed or giant reed, has been in the U.S. since at least the 1800s, but more recently has made its way to northern Indiana — and Koscuisko County. Phragmites is an …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Farmers Market is on the lookout for the best chili chef in the county. Local chili chefs can test their skills during the fourth annual chili cookoff, set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the courthouse square in downtown Warsaw. Participants must arrive by 10:30 a.m. to set up their …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Taste & Trade Expo 2015 is underway at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center at Grace College, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake.

WARSAW — On Aug. 25, Kosciusko County Commissioners adopted the revised flood insurance rate maps, flood insurance study and flood control ordinance, all of which became effective Sept. 30.

By TREVOR WENDZONKA Marketing Manager, The Lerner Theatre ELKHART — Three Dog Night has been forced to postpone five upcoming concerts, including the Oct. 25 event at the Lerner Theatre, due to a medical issue affecting co-founder and lead singer Cory Wells.  The concert in downtown Elkhart has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. …read more.

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds New Buffalo is pleased to announce a concert by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at its Silver Creek Event Center at 9 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2016.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Recently, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Dive Team was the recipient of grant funding from the K21 Health Foundation.

WARSAW — The Big Celebration, a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Kosciusko County, is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Champagne Jam, 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw. The evening will kick off with a VIP reception, followed by a silent auction at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Former Ohio State University NCAA …read more.

MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) reminded constituents that a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. Area dates, locations and times are:

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

WARSAW — The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut is set for 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Oct.15, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security encourages all Hoosiers to register and participate in this opportunity to practice earthquake safety. Indiana is exposed to a threat of earthquakes along the New Madrid Seismic Zone, 180 miles southwest of Evansville, and …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — A North Manchester teen is facing possible felony charges and a $20,000 bond after the alleged theft of a safe containing family jewels from his father’s home. According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor, Keagan Marshall Doran, 18, 708 Thorn St., North Manchester, was arrested on …read more.

WARSAW — Driving the wrong direction on a one-way street lead to a brief police chase and charges of resisting law enforcement, possession of syringe and possession of methamphetamine.

WARSAW — Money was the primary subject of the Kosciusko County Council meeting last night, Thursday, Oct. 9. Money was transferred, appropriations were added and budgets were approved in the hour-long meeting.

UPDATE: A motion to continue the hearing was filed and granted by Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Mike Reed. A hearing, in the judges chambers, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12.

LARWILL — An accident on US 30, near SR 5 Thursday evening injured three.

ATWOOD — At least two people are injured in a car vs. truck accident at the intersection of CR 400N and CR 700W. The accident occurred between a GMC DuraMax 2500 truck and a Ford 500 passenger car. The two injured people were in the Ford vehicle. Atwood Fire Department, Lutheran EMS Kosciusko and Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — A celebration lunch in honor of orthopedic patients who have successfully completed surgery and rehabilitation at the new KCH Orthopedic Center occurred on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Kosciusko Community Hospital.

By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center For Lakes & Streams At Grace College WINONA LAKE — Grace College General Ecology students assisted and heard from local NIPSCO and Utility Arborist, Andrea Nichols, Tuesday, Oct. 6, as they planted two native trees from Dogwood Hills Tree Farm. The trees were planted in front of the Cooley …read more.

North Webster Boy Scout Troop 726, A-Maz-ing Haunted House. The A-Maz-ing Haunted House will be full of new fun scary stuff … this year and you will not want to miss visiting us. Opening night will be Friday, Oct. 16, admissions to the A-maz-ing Haunted House will begin at 6 p.m. and will close at …read more.

WARSAW — “Iron Man of the Mask” Franc D’Ambrosio brings his program, “Franc D’Ambrosio’s Broadway: Songs of the Great White Way“ to Rodeheaver Auditorium as part of the Lakeland Community Concert Association series at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased by calling Grant Magner at (574) 453-2177 Franc …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission approved two tax increment financing funds at its Thursday, Oct. 8, meeting.

SYRACUSE — If you walked in on a regular monthly meeting of the local organization, Women of Today, you may think you had interrupted a social gathering of friends. The women are quite literally “of today,” in their progressive ideas and approach to community service.

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener Two forms of art in my life; culinary and garden require sharp tools. My father Ralph Freels kept mother’s kitchen hand tools sharp with a whet stone. I keep my knives sharp with a sharpening steel. The garden tools, shovels, hoes, trimmers, clippers and lawn mower blades can all …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone Town Board President Tim Croy has released a statement pertaining to the resignation of Deputy Marshal, Terry Engstrand. In a message to Ink Free News, Croy sought to address rumors and allegations that have spread since the Monday, Oct. 5 regular meeting. “I, Tim Croy, on behalf of the Mentone Town Council, …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary during 2016. Founded in 1966, the society has grown in membership, activities, and properties while remaining true to our mission. That mission is to collect, exhibit and preserve county history, and to provide research materials and educational programs for all people.

WARSAW — Mark your calendars for the Taste and Trade Expo from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. The event will take place at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center at Grace College, located at 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake.

Warsaw Community Schools will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences according to the following schedule: Elementary School Schedule 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. Grades K-6. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. Grades K-6. Students Dismissed. Middle School Schedule Edgewood and Lakeview Middle School are pleased to announce a change to Parent-Teacher Conferences for the 2015-2016 school …read more.

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

WARSAW — At around 8:46 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, officers from the Warsaw Police Department received a call about an accident that took place on South Buffalo Street near Winona Avenue. Once they arrived, the officers learned that Teresa B. Bakehorn, 44, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw, had been driving and looked away from traffic for a …read more.

Two years ago what started out as a few second graders interested in learning more about astronomy has grown to a group of students known as the Harrison Junior Astronomical Society, which may be the only or one of the few elementary clubs with an operational observatory in the state. The group currently has a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department and Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce announces Scenic Syracuse Best of Show winners.

PIERCETON — Pierceton Fire Department will host a Fire Prevention Week Open House from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. The event is in partnership with Paragon Medical and the American Red Cross. The event is geared toward all ages for a night of fun and interactive learning.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation’s Free Fall Family Fun is just a day away so gear up for a fun evening. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at Lucerne Park, North Park Avenue. Goody bags will be given to the first 300 children to arrive at the event and …read more.

MILFORD — A couple who were out for an early morning stroll possibly saved a major portion of the downtown business district in Milford this morning, Thursday, Oct. 8. Because of their actions one business suffered fire and smoke damage while another sustained only smoke damage according to preliminary reports.

INDIANAPOLIS — “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Live On Stage!” is a brand new, music filled, interactive live show featuring the Chipmunks and Chipettes, America’s favorite animated music groups. Based on the characters from the hit Fox movies, the show will bring the music and excitement of a live rock concert to life as the Chipmunks perform hits by One Direction, Maroon 5, Carly Rae Jepsen, Elvis Presley and more.

By JOSHUA TAUSTEIN Director, Dresner Corporate Services NEW BUFFALO, Mich. — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds New Buffalo is pleased to announce a concert by Mötley Crüe lead singer Vince Neil at its Silver Creek Event Center at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22. Hotel and dinner packages will also be available on …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — South Whitley native and humor writer Amy McVay Abbott has published her fourth collection of essays, “Whitley County Kid.” The oversized, easy-to-read book links stories about growing up in northeastern Indiana with the vintage pictures. Abbott’s father, William McVay, who took the pictures, taught agriculture at South Whitley High School and Whitko High School for 40 years.

MISHAWAKA — Rep. Jackie Walorski, member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act earlier today:

WARSAW — A farewell party for Mark Dobson, president and chief executive officer of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, was held Wednesday afternoon in the chamber office.

WARSAW — Concerns expressed by residents in Park Ridge Subdivision, over street parking in certain areas, were brought to the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 7. The concerns were tabled pending further research.

WARSAW — As Halloween looms, things start to get spooky. Haunted houses open, scary movies proliferate on television, jack-o’-lanterns and scarecrows appear in yards.

MILFORD — Wednesday, Oct. 7, Milford School participated in National Walk to School Day.

WARSAW — At 3:54 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, officers with the Warsaw Police Department received a call that a passenger car and motorcycle had been involved in an accident. When officers arrived, they learned that Jack M. Higgins, 18, East CR 225S, Warsaw, had been making a lefthand turn off of Hickory, onto Center Street, when …read more.

By JONI EARL Goshen Art House GOSHEN — Art House will present The Rocky Horror Picture Show taking place at The Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main St., Saturday, Oct. 24, featuring a shadowcast — South Bend’s Hot Patooties. Art House is proud to bring The Rocky Horror Picture Show to The Goshen Theater for its 40th …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 13 will be closed .4 miles north of East CR 800N beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13, weather permitting.

SYRACUSE — Sleigh bells may still be off in the distance for some, but the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce has already secured a sleigh in preparation for Holiday Magic, occurring Nov. 21. During its regular board meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7, late-fall and winter events were the main focus.

Sky Atlantic has today unveiled the opening credits for major new crime drama The Last Panthers, featuring “Blackstar,” a brand new original song written and performed by David Bowie. The first look of the title sequence comes just five weeks before the show launches simultaneously across Europe on Sky Atlantic at 9 p.m. Nov. 12. …read more.

WARSAW — When Kosciusko County Lake Patrol Officer, Ken Troutman, saw boaters in trouble, he was right there to assist. This afternoon, Wednesday, Oct. 7, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators recognized Troutman for taking action in rescuing seven boaters when their boat sank. Troutman had signaled to the motorboat, which was traveling in an idle …read more.

WARSAW — An eventful meeting took place Tuesday, Oct. 6, as the Kosciusko County Commissioners saw the awarding of veteran of the month, handled another road reconstruction project and were presented with a service agreement for off-site storage of permanent court files. Veteran Affairs Officer, Rich Maron, introduced the October veteran of the month, Walter Gerald …read more.

WARSAW – With no plats or rezonings to consider, the agenda was light for the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 7, in Warsaw.

WARSAW — The Symphony of the Lakes will present its fall concert, Heroes, at 7p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. The concert will feature the iconic musical themes of heroes, including a “Star Wars Epic Suite” and “007: Throughout the Years.”

Tony Elliott, of Warsaw, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, in Oconee County, South Carolina. Elliott was born on Jan. 24, 1961, in Warsaw, to Jim and Sue (Thomas) Elliott and would graduate from Warsaw Community High School in 1980. As a young man Elliott watched his father Jim forge a successful racing career and …read more.

WARSAW — Have you attended or participated in a special event such as Joe’s Kids 5K or Empty Bowls or even a First Friday? There is a possibility your photograph could have been taken during the event.

WARSAW — Emergency personnel responded over the weekend to an accident in front of the American Table Restaurant, located at U.S. 30 and Commerce Drive, Warsaw. A vehicle driven by Phyllis Stauffer, 81, Sunset Drive, Winona Lake, pulled into traffic on U.S. 30 and hit a car driven by Mark D. Novack, 47, Bunker Hill, South Elgin, …read more.

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

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Police arrested a 31-year-old Plymouth man on charges of sexual misconduct with a minor on Monday, Oct. 5.

SYRACUSE — Chautauqua Wawasee will host “Finding Spiritual Gold in the Second Half of Life,” with Kaye Lindauer at the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse.

GARY — The Gary Police Department is investigating the disappearance of an adult from Gary, located approximately 15 miles east of Chicago, Ill. Wilma Saunders-Taylor is described as a 57 year old black female, 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Wilma Saunders-Taylor was last seen at 9 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District hosted a local working group prior to its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6. The purpose of the working group was to gain input on prioritization of local natural resource concerns. Those present represented the SWCD, the Kosciusio County Extension, the FSA and other entities. The ranking pertained …read more.

When asked what kind of vehicle most teenagers would dream to have, answers will span the gambit. From a heavy duty pick-up truck to a classic sports car, or even just the family “beater,” teens dream of the day they will have wheels of their own. For Morgan Diecks, 15, of Leesburg, her dream car …read more.

By Scott Wiley Director of Development, Lakeland Christian Academy WARSAW — Lakeland Christian Academy will host its second annual “Fall Break Day at LCA” all day Wednesday, Oct. 21. LCA is inviting all sixth- though 12th-grade students and their parents for an inside look at LCA during the public schools’ fall break. Each child will …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Department had six of its firefighters, and two lead instructors participate in a structural collapse class in South Bend. The class lasted two weeks giving officers 80 hours of training. The two lead instructors included Aaron Bolinger and Andrew Calloway.

WARSAW — Police have responded to an accident on at the intersection of Center Street and Hickory Street, Warsaw, involving a passenger car and a motorcycle. One person was transported to the hospital with injuries.