WARSAW — Kim William Kennedy, 51, 601 Oak Glen Drive, Warsaw,  was arrested at 9:39 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, on four charges of interference with custody, taking a child out of state, level 6 felonies. He was also charged with invasion of privacy. Booked under the address of 1700 E. Wildwood Drive, Columbia City, his …read more.

GOSHEN — A Syracuse man was injured in an accident at CR 13 and CR 40, west of Goshen, at 8:06 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Meet Bubka, literally a new breed of police officer.

SOUTH BEND — For the fifth time, a joint motion to continue the stay, until approximately Nov. 6, has been granted in the case of Kathleen Meeker and Kosciusko County Community Fair Inc., as both parties try to resolve the case. The request was granted on Sept. 9 with response on or before Nov. 9 of any further proceedings.

North Webster Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival will provide free family friendly entertainment for all ages from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library announces that it was the recipient of the Dekko Foundation’s “A Little Love for Library” grant in the amount of $30,000. The library received the grant to help upgrade our exterior signs with new digital signs.

PIERCETON — Kosciusko County officers arrested an Elkhart man today, Wednesday, Sept. 23, shortly before noon, on multiple charges after receiving anonymous information on the TIP line.

WARSAW — In October, hundreds of Warsaw community members will work to feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between Warsaw Community Mobilepack and Feed My Starving Children, volunteers will prepare 1,000,000 life-saving meals at this FMSC MobilePack event.

WARSAW — Leesburg Fire Department and Lutheran EMS Kosciusko, along with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Warsaw Police, are responding to a car vs. motorcycle accident.

By MARNI LEMONS FSSA INDIANAPOLIS — As announced earlier this month, there will be a temporary outage of the Hoosier Works Electronic Benefits Transfer system beginning at 11 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 26, as the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration moves its business from JPMorgan Chase to Xerox. Hoosier Works is the system Indiana …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Police have arrested Cody Lindemeyer, 19, Plymouth, on a charge of the theft of a handgun.

MENTONE — Seth Hamman, 31, 4395 S. Lakesore Drive., Mentone, found himself back in jail on charges of domestic battery, and facing a new charge of possession of two or more chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, a level 6 felony.

WARSAW — The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association is encouraging people to remember those who are affected by hunger around the world and in Kosciusko County. This Sunday, Sept. 27, has been designated as Hunger Awareness Sunday to remind churches to pray for and support the local pantries and relief agencies addressing the problem across the globe.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff, Aaron Rovenstine, honored the many years of service of former 911 Communication Center Director, David Rosenberry, at the Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting held Tuesday morning, Sept 22. Rosenberry was present with a laser-engraved plaque commemorating the 21 years …read more.

[weaver_youtube XUD8-vSY5gM rel=0]   Daily prayer is nothing new to the staff and students at Lakeland Christian Academy, but this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 23, was different. Staff, students, parents and community members gathered outside the school at 7:30 a.m. to pray and worship around the flagpoles. The morning was a special time of prayer and worship music …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital is hosting a free arthritis seminar from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, in the KCH Women’s Center Classroom, front lobby, 2101 E. DuBois Drive, Warsaw.

WARSAW — Court Appointed Special Advocates of Kosciusko County, better known as CASA, will host its 14th annual Holiday Festival fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Image Air Charters, 2815 Foreman Drive, Warsaw, at the Warsaw Airport. This year’s theme is “CASAblanca — Here’s look’n out for your kid!.”

WASHINGTON D.C. — Rep. Jackie Walorski, along with her colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter requesting a briefing on actions taken by the Department of Defense to enhance U.S. force posture and security measures in the Middle East.

UPDATE: The accident located at US 30 and CR 800E has been cleared at this time.    Motorist are advised to avoid US 30 and CR 800E for the next few hours due to an accident. A detour is available at CR 800E, on the Allen and Whitley county line. Traffic will be congested while …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce Indiana announces there will be a sobriety checkpoint in the county from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26.

CROMWELL — The board members of Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District met for their regular monthly meeting Monday night, Sept. 21. The meeting tied up many loose ends, including the rate increase, and provided the public an opportunity to speak, although no public members attended.

For the first time in five years, teachers within the Wawasee Community School Corp. will be getting a pay raise. During a special meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Sept. 22, in Syracuse the board approved a 3.5 percent increase to the base salary for teachers.

WARSAW — “Its simple: we love Jesus, and Jesus loves us.” This was the mindset of over 500 people who came to the “STAND Religious Freedom Rally” at the Kosciusko County courthouse tonight, Sept. 22. The rally, planned by the Indiana Pastors Alliance had a huge turnout, and each person in attendance was united under …read more.

WARSAW — Opposites attract, they say, and nothing could have been more oppositional than the two sides of West Center Street, where two disagreeing rallies were held tonight, Sept. 22.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation’s Free Fall Family Fun is just weeks away so mark your calendars so not to forget. 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.

WARSAW – An Indiana Office of Tourism Development official lands in Kosciusko County to visit the local convention and visitor’s bureau.

WARSAW — Todd J. Guiff, 45, 10416 N. Green Ave., Syracuse, is back behind bars after he failed to appear for sentencing on Aug. 31, on charges in two different cases. Guiff was arrested by police Monday morning, Aug. 21.

NEW PARIS — At least two people were checked at the scene of an accident that occurred around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the intersection of SR 15 and US 6.

By DANI BARKEY, WCS Chief Accountability Officer WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School will offer a College Fair during the day from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Parents and interested community members are invited to attend. It will be held in the Career Center gym and access and parking will be on the Warsaw Area …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS TVSC Superintendent AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School American studies class is hosting several fundraising activities from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, before and during the Homecoming football game versus Manchester High School to raise funds for Prill School. Activities will include a chili dinner in the high school commons before …read more.

Syracuse Police Sgt. Jim Layne was introduced to the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15. The council later approved hiring Layne to replace Police Chief Tony Ciriello when he retires at the end of October.

GOSHEN — Ignition Music Garage and Goshen Brewing Company are joining forces for a daylong Oktoberfest celebration featuring an outdoor grill, beer garden and live music consisting of both local musicians and nationally touring artists.

[weaver_youtube bFQ132d8zWM rel=0] By DALA BRUEMMER Staff Writer SYRACUSE — An oversize delivery drew curious glances and briefly rerouted traffic at the corner of North Main and Brooklyn streets over the lunch hour. And this was just Act 1. Three more will follow. A delivery for Polywood, the 60-foot tank arrived around noon on an …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian Academy will hold its eighth annual community-wide Food Drive Sept. 28-30. The food drive will benefit Combined Community Services.

Owen Cobbum finally did what the county asked.
The problem is, he did it without a valid permit, and after $70,000 in fines had accrued.

WARSAW — A driver, who dozed off while driving, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital, while a 17-year-old passenger was released to her parent, following a one-vehicle accident Sunday. The accident was at 10:09 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, on North CR 450E, west of North Third Place, Warsaw.

SYRACUSE — During a special meeting Monday evening, Sept. 21, the Turkey Creek fire board voted to recommend to the Syracuse Town Council Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s request for a new ambulance.

WARSAW — John H. Hale, 58, 511 E. Clark Street, Warsaw, has been returned to the Kosciusko County Jail after spending several months at Logansport State Hospital. He was booked into the county jail at 4:31 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, on the original charge of child molesting, a class A felony. He is being held …read more.

SYRACUSE — On Saturday, Oct. 3, Vicki Morton, Syracuse, will trek more miles before 8 a.m. than most people will walk all day. For the past 12 weeks, Morton has been training and raising funds in order to participate in The Ultimate Hike, a program of CureSearch for Children’s Cancer and, on Oct. 3, all of her hard …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation and the City of Warsaw have designated Sept. 24, as Unlimited Parking Day in downtown Warsaw. All who are employed in the downtown business district are being asked to park in the ‘Not Limited’ or ‘Unrestricted’ parking sections for the entirety of the day so the city can further …read more.

Indiana Business Opportunity Partners (iBOP) held a charity quarter auction for Fellowship Missions in Warsaw on Sept. 19, at the American Legion Post #49 in Warsaw. The iBOP group was able to make an $1,166 donation to Fellowship Missions and wish to thank those that supported the event. Fellowship Missions Homeless Shelters were created to …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Initial charges against a 23-year-old Plymouth man of neglect of a dependent, a level 3 felony, and possession of marijuana, a level 6 felony, have been upgraded and a second individual charged.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman is home and recovering from serious injuries sustained in a vehicle accident earlier this month. Joni Bowers, 25, Warsaw, was driving her 2008 Pontiac when her brakes locked up, causing her to lose control and skid into an oncoming pickup truck. Bowers sustained multiple serious injuries, including a broken neck, broken …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Rezoning land, honoring a communication director and a vacation cleanup all dominated what was a fairly eventful Kosciusko County commissioner’s meeting.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday evening, Sept. 21, and heard plans for the Eli Lilly Road trail project are moving forward.

Parent-teacher conferences have been scheduled for 3:15 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at Wawasee High School. The arena format will be used with all teachers being in the cafeteria and commons areas.

WARSAW — Winona PVD Coatings, LLC’s request for Economic Development Revenue Bonds is moving one step closer to reality. Warsaw City Council approved two resolutions relating to the bonds Monday evening, Sept. 21. The council’s action on the bonds followed a brief public hearing, which there were no comments heard for or against the resolutions. …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY — A 13-year-old Cromwell teenager suffered head and back injuries after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a vehicle at 11:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. The accident was on US 33 at Cromwell Road. The accident is still under investigation.

Friday, Sept. 18th, was the first day for public schools in Indiana to begin submitting enrollment reports to the Indiana Department of Education in the process known as average daily membership, or ADM. Wawasee’s preliminary numbers show an overall increase compared to the same time last year.

NOBLE COUNTY — Ricky Gibson, 36, Leesburg, was flown to Parkview Regional Medical Center, with head injuries and injuries to his entire body, following an accident at SR 5 and CR 900W in Noble County.

Grace College homecoming celebration will kick off in late September this year with a full range of activities offered by both Grace College and the town of Winona Lake, including a pancake breakfast, tailgate barbecue, Nocturnal 6 Adventure Race, class reunion dinners and a Steven Curtis Chapman concert. An alumni welcome reception and coffee bar …read more.

It was a short and semi-uneventful meeting for the Warsaw Community School Board. Wrapping up several points from last week’s work session, the school board also heard information from Randy Hesser, school attorney with Warrick & Boyn LLP. Hesser took a moment to lead the school board through the hearing process for the building projects …read more.

WARSAW — A seven-day 12-member jury trial, starting at 8 a.m. April 28 and continuing through May 6, has been put on the court calendar for Brandon Woody and Kyle DeHart on two counts of murder each. The trial will be held, at this time, in Kosciusko County Circuit Court.

The Plymouth School Corporation is grieving the tragic loss of a high school student. According to the corporation, Plymouth High School junior David Bacon Jr., took his life Sunday, Sept. 20. The following was posted by the corporation on its Facebook page.  “It is with great sadness we share this news with our PCSC family. …read more.

MICHIGAN CITY — A 24-year-old man, reported as Earl Helmuth, 24, Nappanee, drowned after being one of six people swept from a Michigan City break wall by a wave Saturday evening, Sept. 19.

[weaver_youtube zanJs3TsIhI rel=0]   Cardinal Services hosted an employee appreciation picnic Monday with lunch, games and prizes. Postponed, due to weather on Friday, the event was in conjunction with Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week, last week. The event included a pulled pork/hot dog, chip and water lunch with Culver’s custard for dessert. Staff would participate …read more.

WARSAW — The Center Street Community Theatre has been in full swing this fall working on their third show, M*A*S*H.

INDIANA — The 12th Annual State of Obesity report reveals large regional and racial differences when it comes to obesity in America.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department, Winona Lake Fire Department, Multi-Township EMS and Warsaw Police Department were called to the scene of a fire at Fuller’s Small Engine Repair at 221 S. Hand Ave., Warsaw. The call was made around 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.

SYRACUSE — UPDATE: Syracuse Police, Turkey Creek Fire and EMS responded to Fox Run Drive, Syracuse, for a accident involving a moped.
At the scene, police and fire officials reported the driver of the moped had left the roadway, entering a yard and coming to a stop in a driveway on Fox Run Drive.

CHURUBUSCO — The Churubusco Public Library is pleased to announce the first Fine Arts Festival, taking place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, outside the library, 116 N. Mulberry St., Churubusco.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Councilman, District 2, James Moyer, has submitted his letter of resignation, effective Sept. 28.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation covers a number of towns and, at one time, each had its own high school. Thanks to the efforts of several area residents, those schools’ memories are on display for all to see and reminisce. Tippecanoe Valley High School houses several display cases near its gym, each holding special …read more.

By SUSAN MANNS Treasures For Troops Treasures for Troops (a soldier support ministry thru the First Freewill Baptist Church Of Kosciusko County) is conducting the 5th annual “Operation “TREAT” a Soldier. Once again, we are giving everyone the opportunity to fill a treat bag for a deployed service member currently serving overseas. Anyone wishing to …read more.

MUNCIE — New Covenant Productions proudly presents rock and roll hall of famers Lynyrd Skynyrd live in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Emens Auditorium in Muncie, 1800 West Riverside Ave. With a catalog of over 60 albums, sales beyond 30 million worldwide and their beloved classic American rock anthem “Sweet Home Alabama” …read more.

CALIFORNIA — A large majority, around 72 percent of drivers bring their pets along for rides, but most don’t use restraints to keep their furry friends safe, according to a new survey.

WARSAW — Dallasen Fulk and her boyfriend, Ethan Hancock, both 15, of Warsaw, were in the right place at the right time last Friday, Sept. 18, when they saw a truck run over a dog and keep going. Thinking quickly, Fulk ran into the road to stop traffic while Hancock moved the injured dog to …read more.

LEESBURG — One person has been treated and released, while another person has been transported by North Webster EMS to Kosciusko Community Hospital. North Webster EMS and North Webster Fire, along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the car vs. pole accident. The accident is on CR 450N at Third Way, Leesburg.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department and Winona Lake Fire Department responded to a fire around 4:10 p.m. today, Sunday, Sept. 20 at 405 Wexford Place, Warsaw.

PLYMOUTH — A 2-year-old female died Saturday evening at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, from injuries she sustained the day before. An autopsy is pending.

WINONA LAKE — Warsaw fire is responding to a fire on Hand Avenue, just north of Winona Avenue.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jackie Walorski issued the following statement after supporting H.R. 3134, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015:

PIERCETON — Citizens from all over Kosciusko County gathered at the new Pierceton Elementary school to witness the ribbon-cutting ceremony, hear from keynote speakers and witness the new and much improved building for the first time.

By ANDREA NEAL Not much has changed since the first Indiana State Fair in October 1852. Farmers showed off their finest specimens of cows, hogs, horses and chickens. A “Mechanics Hall” displayed the newest reapers and plows. Corn growers competed for a silver cup for the heartiest ears. And right outside the main entrance, a …read more.

WARSAW — In honor of Pet Adoption Day, the Animal Welfare League spent Saturday Sept. 19 out at Tractor Supply Company, in order to get dogs out of the shelter. Tractor Supply Company celebrated by having its own Pet Appreciation Day, serving hot dogs and cold drinks, made by AWL volunteers.

WINONA LAKE — The semi-annual Kids Market sale kicked off this morning, and with over 361 consignors having donated, it is set to help charities and families all around Kosciusko. The market, which takes place every spring and fall, has been running since 2001, and has accrued over $200,000 overall for charities and non-profits since its creation.

SYRACUSE — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating a vehicular crash involving a school bus and a “driverless” car near Syracuse. A 9-year-old boy was transported to IU Health Goshen in stable condition with minor head injuries. Kosciusko County Deputies, along with Syracuse Police and Fire Units, responded today at approximately 4:18 p.m. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster and the surrounding area will be featured on the “Our Town” series on South Bend’s PBS TV station WNIT. The show will air from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, on channel 34.

WARSAW — The awarding bids for picking up recycling in Warsaw was tabled again during the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting Friday, Sept. 18. The bids were opened on Sept. 4 and taken under advisement for further review. On the agenda to award the bids, Mayor Joe Thallemer asked the bids be tabled. …read more.

WARSAW — Projects to resolve various water issues were approved by members of Warsaw’s Board of Public Works and Safety Friday morning, Sept. 18. Contracts were signed with Christopher Burke Engineering for the Eisenhower Basin Design and a downstream drainage report and with Wessler Engineering Inc., for smoke testing to locate sewer line problems. Additionally …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Homecoming Parade kicked off today around 5:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Warsaw police officers begun and ended the parade with blaring sirens and flashing lights.

MUNCIE — Revering the tremendous legacy of The Four Tops, Temptations and Supremes, Shadows of the ’60s brings to life these songs that span decades. Performing at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.

WINONA LAKE — Since its first sale in fall, 2001, Kids Market has donated more than $202,000 to local organizations.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Every social service organization in Kosciusko County, sans Bowen Center, met over the past few days to communicate with each other on how they could enhance their community service efforts. Representatives from each organization met for the Common Focus seminar/workshop, which was led by Jon West, from Atlanta Community Food Bank.

ELKHART — The Indiana Supreme Court has overturned murder convictions for three of four Elkhart teens. The teens, including Blake Layman, then 16, Levi Sparks, then 17, Jose Quiroz, then 16, along with Danzele Johnson, 21, broke into the home of a neighbor of Quiroz, while Anthony Sharp, then 18, stayed behind to act as a …read more.

[weaver_youtube x4rVPuns1DA rel=0]   WARSAW — Burket Firefighter Dave Sheets and Mentone Firefighter Matt Cohagen were among county firefighters recognized Thursday evening, Sept. 17, at the annual Kosciusko County Fireman’s Association Fish Fry. Sheets is the recipient of the 2015 Fireman of the Year Award, nominated by the Burket Fire Department. Cohagen is the recipient …read more.

Wawasee High School will be celebrating the annual homecoming week a bit earlier this year. Normally in October, instead it will be the week of Sept. 21-25.

By DANI BARKEY Warsaw Community Schools WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools announced that Cathy Suhany, WCS school psychologist, has been named IASP School Psychologist of the Year by the Indiana Association of School Psychologists in a ceremony, held Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Indianapolis. Suhany completed her school psychology training at Ball State University …read more.

Animal Welfare League will be attending a pet adoption event at Warsaw Tractor Supply from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, weather permitting. There will be live dogs as well as “hot dogs” to trigger your hunger for both! The AWL will have cats and dogs available to view and interact with, and …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK U.S. House Communications Director WASHINGTON, D.C. ‚— Rep. Jackie Walorski announced this week’s honoree for her, “Who’s Who in IN-02,” initiative. During a speech on the House floor, Walorski paid tribute to Nappanee Mayor, Larry Thompson, who will soon retire after two decades of public service. “Mayor Thompson has been a dedicated public …read more.

At 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, Silver Lake Fire Department responded to a fire located on CR 100W and CR 1200S, a shop owned by Swihart Trucking. Upon arriving on scene, crews noted a semi was on fire within a pole barn structure. Firefighters worked until around midnight to put out the fire. However, crews …read more.

By JOE FRANK Indiana Workforce Development INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined again in August by 0.1 percent to 4.6 percent. Last month marked the lowest rate of unemployment in the Hoosier State since August, 2007. Additionally, Indiana’s labor force increased by 5,629 individuals last month and has experienced a growth of nearly …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Wastewater Utility will be cleaning and inspecting sewer lines in the downtown area of Warsaw, beginning Sunday, Sept. 20. The work will take place between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m. nightly.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine has a new addition to the sheriff’s department’s roster. Deputy Sheriff Matthew Holderman recently replaced a vacancy within the department.

MENTONE — Scouts armed with wire brushes and scrapers arrived in Mentone Thursday evening, Sept. 17, to do some serious cleaning. Burket Boy Scout Troop 782 spent about two hours scraping and cleaning the town’s historic cannon, which is undergoing restoration. According to Mentone Town Council President, Tim Croy, the cannon’s wheels are undergoing repairs off-site. Thursday evening’s …read more.

WASHINGTON – A former chief deputy auditor for LaPorte County was convicted today by a federal jury in the Northern District of Indiana of embezzling over $150k from the LaPorte County government, tax fraud and defrauding her elderly father-in-law out of at least $400k.

How long is too long for temporary signs to be up? That was the debate at the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Thursday evening, Sept. 17.

A motorcycle left at a business, then sold by the business owner, has resulted in theft charges being filed. Kimberly K. Antrim, 49, 1018 Monroe St., Rochester, was arrested Thursday evening, Sept. 17, on a charge of auto theft. She is being held on $5,000 surety and $250 cash bond. The charge is a level …read more.

WARSAW — In light of the recent events regarding the Supreme Court of the U.S. decision on gay marriage, Pastor Mark Fishburn has invited fellow pastors and Christians to the Stand for Religious Liberty Rally. In an interesting turn, a group of LGBT supporters has decided to protest the same day, and in the same place.

You’ll have to excuse me if this week’s article is not as cheery as usual. I recently had something ridiculous happen to me and I’d rather not talk about it, just know that I am embarrassed currently. No, actually, people of Kosciusko, you are my friends and I should explain what happened. See, last night …read more.