ETNA GREEN — Guns were blazing as the largest event at Paradise Pass Regulators started today, Sept. 11.

  By SCOTT MEHLBERG Harrison Elementary Physical Education Teacher And Tractor Club Leader WARSAW — There is exciting news with the Harrison Elementary Garden Tractor Club. The club was formed two years ago with the intent to better equip students with hands on knowledge of basic mechanics, tools, teamwork, etc. We have been blessed with …read more.

WARSAW — The weather was almost perfect for an evening block party Thursday, Sept. 10. Kosciusko County Community Foundation held a free Donor Appreciation Block Party, in front of its building, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the one-block section of Buffalo Street. Approximately 160 gathered throughout the two-hour event to enjoy food, activities …read more.

WARSAW — Marcus Deunte Brooks, 31, 2441 West CR 250S, Warsaw, was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with strangulation, intimidation and domestic battery. He was held on $5,000 surety and $250 cash bond.

SYRACUSE — The Boomerang Backpacks program has stayed plenty productive since Kellie Newcomer took over as the new program coordinator in the early summer months. Wawasee High School students take part in the program each week by helping fill bags with food and get them ready to send home with low-income elementary students.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Preceded by multiple review meetings, the Sept. 10 Kosciusko County budget adoption meeting was quick and easy. Because of the multiple meetings held prior to last night concerning the budget, all that needed to be done was approval of specific budgets.

BY KELLI STOPCYNSKI, SUZANNE SPENCER, WSBT Reporting Staff CENTERVILLE, MICH. — More than 1,000 tips, countless interviews, and DNA sampling led police to 65-year-old Daniel Furlong, who was arrested and charged in the cold case murder of 11-year-old Jodi Parrack. The girl’s body was found by her mother in a Constantine cemetery in 2007. She …read more.

MILFORD — The driver of a 2006 Ford F150, which went off the road early this morning, Friday, Sept. 11, has been arrested. A passenger in his vehicle was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

WARSAW — At 8:50 a.m. Edgewood Middle School held a lockdown drill. According to officials with Warsaw Community School Corporation, local law enforcement in partnership with WCS is conducting a routine drug search in accordance with the EMS school safety plan. Dani Barkey, WCS chief accountability, noted it is the the top priority of WCS …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation AKRON — The eight-member 2015 Tippecanoe Valley High School Distinguished Alumni class was honored Thursday evening, Sept. 10, during a formal dinner at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. Induction Day is Friday, Sept. 11, at Tippecanoe Valley High School. The inductees will gather for a “Welcome Breakfast” where …read more.

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

WARSAW — Rumors have circulated that a popular local establishment, Bennigan’s, will soon close. While nothing is definite at this time, a manager at Bennigan’s did say the Irish-themed restaurant and pub, located at 2521 E. Center St., Warsaw, will close its doors soon for remodeling. However, the manager was not able to comment on whether …read more.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) and Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26), both members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced legislation Thursday, Sept. 10, to create standards for disabled veterans who rely on mobility products that help improve their quality of life. Through the Department of Veterans Affairs Automobile Adaptive Equipment program, eligible disabled …read more.

SHANKSVILLE, PA.— The Flight 93 National Memorial opened the doors to their new $26 million visitor center complex on Thursday, one day before the annual 9/11 observances in Pennsylvania, New York, and Washington.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 11. Nukklhead, 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 12. Pierceton The Post Random Play, Friday, Sept. 11. Little Orphan Andy, Saturday, Sept. 12. Syracuse The Frog Tavern Karaoke, Friday Sept. 11. The Noise, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Oakwood Resort Julia …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — At least three services remembering Sept. 11, 2001, will be held in the county, with the public invited to attend the service of his choice.

WARSAW — My favorite recent addition to my landscape is a layered bulb bed and fall is the perfect time to add one to your garden. The concept behind the layered bed is to plant your bulbs at appropriate depths so that they bloom in succession, providing color in your early spring garden.

GOSHEN — The driver of a cement mixer complained of pain to the back, after that vehicle rolled onto its side attempting to avoid hitting a farm tractor. Justin J. DeSomer, 43, Syracuse, was taken to IU Health Goshen, following the accident at 12:41 p.m. today, Thursday, Sept. 10. The accident was on CR 38 …read more.

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. New event photos are continually available on our Area Photos posts on InkFreeNews.com. The number of photos appearing in Area …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Following a watercraft accident that occurred at approximately 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, one man has tragically succumbed to his injuries. According to a press release issued by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources law enforcement division, witnesses stated Jeffery Melvin, 53, Columbia City, was operating a personal watercraft on Lake Webster …read more.

A recent testing of mosquitoes has revealed that the West Nile virus has been found within Kosciusko County. According to Bob Weaver, director of the Kosciusko County Health Department, the State Health Department sets up traps every year in every county to monitor for mosquito transmitted viruses. This includes both West Nile and the more …read more.

NAPPANEE — Back by popular demand, the Sanders Family returns to the Joseph Stein Stage in “Smoke on the Mountain” at The Round Barn Theatre.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff Friday, Sept. 11 in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be lowered at sunrise and remain at half-staff until sunset on Friday, Sept. 11.

FORT WAYNE — Ragamala Dance Company, led by artistic directors Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy, will perform Song of the Jasmine at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the IPFW Auer Performance Hall as part of the IPFW/Shruti Indian Performance Series.

FORT WAYNE – The TinCaps bring the postseason excitement back to Parkview Field tonight.

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.

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) announced the Indiana Senate Republicans are offering paid internship opportunities in the Senate’s legislative, legal, policy, communications and information technology offices during the 2016 session of the General Assembly. Qualified candidates must be college students, recent graduates, or enrolled in graduate or law school. Positions are open to Indiana residents …read more.

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced that President and CEO Mark Dobson will be leaving his duties in October to assume the President and CEO roll with the Elkhart County Economic Development Corporation. A search committee led by Board Chair Jane Wear has been put in place to seek Dobson’s replacement. “The …read more.

The Antique Outboard Motor Club will hold its 2015 Fall Antique Outboard Motor Show and Swap Meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. It will be held at North Webster Town Park, 403 S. Dixie Drive, on the west shore of Webster Lake.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Town Council went over some numbers Wednesday evening, Sept. 9, during its regular meeting, in anticipation of preparing its 2016 budget. Eric Walsh of Umbaugh & Associates briefly went over the budget, backtracking somewhat and using numbers from 2015 for comparison. In many places, he said, the numbers were positive, …read more.

WARSAW — Looking for something interesting and exciting to do this fall on Tuesday evenings? Do you enjoying working in the garden? Helping others beautify the community? Do you want to help teach others about horticulture by volunteering your time? If so, then the Master Gardener program is for you. During this program you can learn all about horticulture: plant science, plant nutrition, soils, pesticides, insect pests, vegetables, flowers, fruits, lawns and much more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The dog days of summer have passed and the warm month holidays have gone by. Typically, the Kosciusko County activities dwindle a bit and people’s focus shifts to the indoor areas.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Leadership Academy kick-off tour for the 2015/2016 year started at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation for an introduction to KLA by Moderator Allyn Decker, history of KLA by Advisor Dr. Steven Grill and Advisor Emeritus and Founder Jean Northernor.

By KRISTI CHAMBERS Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Emens Auditorium MUNCIE — Indie-folk band, PigPen Theatre Co. will be performing at Pruis Hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Their debut album, “Bremen”, was named number 10 album of the year in The Huffington Post’s 2012 Grammy preview. Their follow up EP, “The Way I’m Running”, was premiered …read more.

SYRACUSE — A motorcyclist, who police say was traveling at an unreasonable speed for conditions, was taken to IU Health Goshen following an accident Tuesday afternoon, Sept 8. The accident was north of Syracuse on CR 29 at CR 52.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A student walking down the hallway notices two classmates casually passing insults back and forth about a third person, who pretends to laugh but is clearly hurt. The student has seen this before; in fact, it happens a lot to this person. The student is faced with a choice. To intervene could mean …read more.

WARSAW – Midwest Xtreme will be hosting a parent information meeting for any family who has children with special needs who is interested in joining Team HailStorm.

The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Elkhart County today announced Mark Dobson as its new President/CEO, following an intensive two month long nationwide search. Mark, 53, has over 30 years of economic and community development experience in both the private and public sectors in Indiana.  He most recently worked as the President/CEO of the Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW —This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Phineus Phineus is a 2 year old neutered male, handsome tri-colored Coonhound mix. Phineus is an affectionate, loving boy who craves attention. He has a sweet, gentle personality and is well behaved. He needs a home without cats, but would be …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Common Council members once again heard Mike Ragan’s concern over the daily congestion at Parker Street and Husky Trail. Ragan brought the concern before the board again on Tuesday evening, Sept. 8. “Both lanes are backed up,” said Ragan adding it will “only get worse, not better. It’s time to fix the …read more.

WARSAW — A wrap up of the 2015 Air Show was presented to members of the Warsaw Board of Aviation Commissioners during Tuesday evening’s monthly meeting.

WARSAW — Three options in a proactive approach to expand the city’s Waste Water Treatment Plant, were reviewed by members of the Warsaw Common Council Tuesday evening, Sept. 8. No action has been taken at this time. Gary Ruston, Wessler Engineering, Fort Wayne, presented the three options ranging in estimated costs from $6.4 million to …read more.

WARSAW — A local man was arrested yesterday for allegedly strangling a female during an argument at his residence in May.  According to an affidavit filed by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, on May 13, officers were called to respond to a battery complaint. Upon arrival, a female victim stated at 4:30 p.m. she entered …read more.

WASAW — In past years, the city was designated by the Department of Natural Resources as an Urban Reduction Zone, allowing an extended season for bow and arrow hunting of deer in the city limits. That status was not issued this year.

WARSAW — Within a week of experiencing electrical issues that left students migrating from Lakeview Middle School to the Baker Youth Club in Warsaw, good news is on the horizon. The Indiana Department of Education has announced a federal school improvement grant program for eight Indiana schools today — and Lakeview is amongst them. The …read more.

Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse, is sponsoring a mother-son adventure. Scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, it will begin at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive, and end at Quaker Haven Camp for dinner.

SYRACUSE — The public is invited to attend a Sept. 11 commemoration service, 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11, Veterans Memorial at Crosson Mill Park, 311 N. Huntington St. (SR 13). The park is directly across the street from Syracuse Town Hall.

MENTONE — Flood plain maps, wreckers and police policies are keeping the town of Mentone busy for the month of September. During its regular meeting, held Tuesday evening, Sept. 7, the Mentone Town Council approved the town’s new flood plain ordinance. Representatives from four wrecker services, including Crouse Body Shop Inc., Glenn’s Wrecker Service Inc., …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council meeting had few items to address Tuesday, Sept. 8, but what was discussed was very important. The only thing motioned and approved was that a lawyer would be contacted in order to send a letter to the owner of lot 22 in Etna Green. The trailer, which was …read more.

Chautauqua Wawasee will present a fine arts festival at Oakwood from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening Sept. 8, the Wawasee school board also considered the following agenda items:

With previous experience building a new school building in the Wawasee Community School Corporation, Fetters Construction Co. of Auburn was awarded the bid to build the new Syracuse Elementary School. The bid was awarded during the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Sept. 8, in Syracuse.

North Webster Elementary School will be having its fourth annual Parents-Teachers Organization Walk A Thon Friday, Sept. 18. In 2014 the students raised nearly $13,000. All of the money raised is given back to the school every year via field trips, special events, teacher/staff appreciation.

PIERCETON — At 5:42 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, emergency personnel were called to respond to an accident located at North SR 13 and East CR 200N, Pierceton. According to an accident report filed by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Justin S. Smith, 29, of Pierceton, and Peggy A. Gerkin, 71, Leesburg, collided when Gerkin, who was …read more.

WARSAW — Beaman Home leaders will hold a Day of Giving at their new Outreach Center on Parker Street on Sunday, Sept. 13. Donors, supporters, volunteers, emergency workers and interested community members are invited to tour the new facility from 2-4 p.m. Board and staff members will explain the center’s new programs and provide an …read more.

In response to last month’s BP refinery in northern Indiana unexpectedly shutting down and raising gas prices by as much one dollar in the region, Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) today introduced legislation to expand the EPA’s waiver authority to allow retailers to buy and sell any fuel blends on the market during a supply disruption, …read more.

MUSCATINE, IOWA— According to news channels in Muscatine, Iowa, Ramon Duque, 58, of Cromwell, drowned in the Mississippi River in Iowa’s Muscatine County.

UPDATE: CLAYPOOL –The fire is reportedly under control at this time Emergency personnel are currently responding to Louis Dreyfus located at 7344 South SR 15, Claypool, to a reported fire in a prep area of the building. Warsaw Fire Department has been called for an assist.

By MICHELE BICKLE, Director Of Community Relations, Joe’s Kids Plans are underway for Joe’s Kids first dinner, tailgate and auction on Saturday, Sept. 26. Rebecca Bazzoni, director of Joe’s Kids, is pleased to announce Parkview Warsaw as the event sponsor. “We are excited to partner with Parkview Warsaw for this event and appreciate the value they …read more.

WARSAW — Resolutions to proceed with Winona PVD Phase 3 Tax Increment Financing Incentive was passed unanimously by members of the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 8. Fred Fribley, Winona PVD President; and Kirk Sobecki, chief financial officer, presented information about the growing business. Fribley stated their competitor, a company in China, has been …read more.

WARSAW — Nextremity Solutions, Inc., a pure-play foot and ankle company, recently received 510(k) approval by the Food & Drug Administration to market its upcoming Arcus Staple System. “We are excited about the recent 510(k) approval of Nextremity’s new Arcus Staple System. The unique design of our new staple generates excellent compression and is indicated …read more.

One of the several petitions considered by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Warsaw was from RSH & Associates. The petition, tabled until October, asked for a variance to permit two residences on one tract of ground with a new house being constructed 5 feet from adjacent properties.

Individuals with multiple sclerosis, their family members and caregivers, as well as professionals who work with patients with MS, are invited to a free education event from 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 30, with integrative medicine specialist Dr. Angela LaSalle.

WARSAW — Clients of CenturyLink received a surprise this morning, Tuesday, Sept. 8, when visiting the store’s location on West Center Street, downtown Warsaw.

MILFORD — An incident of motorists believing they recognized an individual on a moped ended up with one individual being stabbed and another being arrested for battery with a deadly weapon.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man is in critical, but stable condition following an electrical shock sustained Monday, Sept. 7. At 4:54 p.m., Syracuse Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the call, finding Syracuse resident Jason Veenstra, 40, conscious but severely burned.

By BETH SIKORA Grace College Nurse Student Health and Counseling Center WINONA LAKE — The Francine’s Friends mobile mammogram bus will be at Grace College, Winona Lake, in the parking lot of the Gordon Student Recreation Center, offering mammograms by appointment Saturday, Sept. 19. Those wishing to set up an appointment can call (260) 483-1847.

Kim Reiff directs the art program at Grace College. She is currently offering her students a wonderful experience in the history of art by teaching them about famous women artists. She has pointed out that those who study ancient cave drawings have discovered that much of the original art was done by women.

WARSAW — Several area churches have teamed up to take their ministry courtside — and no, it has nothing to do with basketball. Courtside Ministries is an interdenominational organization that invites area churches to team up and minister to those involved in any way with the court system. “Thirty million people come through the court system …read more.

WARSAW — Residents in the area of Sophie Lane, Warsaw, were evacuated from their homes after police were alerted to the presence of suspicious items in the parking lot at Canterbury Apartments, Warsaw.

By SARAH M. HONAKER Public Education Campaign Coordinator Indiana Psychological Association INDIANAPOLIS — Monday, Sept. 7, through Sunday, Sept. 13, is National Suicide Prevention Week. On average, one American completes suicide every 12.8 minutes. In Indiana, more people die by suicide than homicide. The Indiana Youth Institute recently released alarming statistics about teen suicide in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Commissioner’s Meeting scheduled for Sept. 8 involved the Veteran of the Month, court remodeling, and plans for new road closures.

By KATY BERGER Communications Specialist, Kosciusko REMC WARSAW — Family Safety Day, presented by the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, and sponsored by Kosciusko REMC and Lutheran Health Network KCH, is this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Warsaw’s Central Park and Center Lake Pavilion. This year’s Family Safety Day will continue to offer free …read more.

We call them goobers, monkey nuts and ground peas; we eat them by the millions of tons; and we devote every Sept. 13 to celebrating the versatile culinary ingredient that started as pig food. National Peanut Day rolls around again Sunday, Sept. 13, so it may be appropriate to take in a few nibbles of …read more.

NOTRE DAME — Cuarteto Tanguero will perform Tango Insomnia, a sizzling Presenting Series season opener at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. An exploration of traditional and contemporary Argentine tango, Cuarteto Tanguero’s Insomnia is a musical journey through the night of Buenos Aires.

SILVER LAKE — Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located in the area of SR 14, east of Silver Lake. According to officials at the scene, the driver of a motorcycle crashed into a grassy ditch after striking a bird. Thanks to a soft landing area and wearing a helmet, the driver escaped …read more.

Pierceton — Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located in the area of SR 13 and CR 200N. The accident reportedly involved two vehicles. According to officials at the scene, one individual was transported due to minor injuries to an area hospital.  

[weaver_youtube 9oDa4jenL2E rel=0]   WARSAW — Farmers from all over Kosciusko County attended town hall presentation, Friday, Sept. 4, on a lawsuit being filed against Syngenta. The event was held at the new Creighton Crazy Egg Cafe, Warsaw. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages to the U.S. corn market from the introduction of the GMO corn …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Even before Indiana began recruiting them, African-American Hoosiers volunteered to fight in the Civil War. An 1862 act of Congress allowed President Abraham Lincoln “to employ as many persons of African descent as he may deem necessary and proper for the suppression of this rebellion.” The Emancipation Proclamation of Jan. 1, 1863 …read more.

WARSAW — On Sept. 11, men, women and children alike will band together in memory of the tragic attack on the United States in 2001 that claimed the lives of many. Every year since this tragedy, Kosciusko County has held a tribute in Warsaw to commemorate the losses and heroism that occurred on that day. …read more.

[weaver_youtube t-lfTyLlU4I rel=0]   (Video courtesy Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department) CLAYPOOL — Anthony Wane Gabbard, 25, Cromwell, has been identified as the operator of a motor driven cycle, moped, in a fatal accident at 3:09 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, on County Farm Road and CR 800S. Gabbard died at the scene from blunt force trauma. …read more.

WARSAW — Exciting news for those planning to attend the Animal Welfare League Fur Ball Event, Saturday, Sept. 12. Kerlin Motorsports will be sponsoring one of the highlights of the evening with a live auction opportunity of winning a new Arctic Cat 150.

INDIANAPOLIS—Kent Abernathy, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced that all BMV license branches will be closed Saturday, Sept. 5 through Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Though the weather seemed to be taking a stormy turn, Warsaw’s First Friday celebration marched on. September’s event, titled “United on the Porsche,” offered guests the chance to stroll the streets of downtown Warsaw to take in approximately 44 different Porsches. The event kicked off at 5 p.m. and offered guests the opportunity to enjoy food, …read more.

Dewart Lake — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a reported camper fire located at 4 EMS D19 Lane near Dewart Lake.  

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department CLAYPOOL — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and F.A.C.T. Team are currently investigating a traffic fatality that occurred shortly after 3 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 4 on County Farm Road at the intersection of CR 800S. More information will be provided as it …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY — The Indiana State Department of Health today, Friday, Sept. 4, notified the Noble County Health Department that a sampling of mosquitoes in the Albion area tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College, Winona Lake, will host Darrell Bock from 7-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in Westminster Hall on the Grace College campus. Bock will give a presentation titled, “The Word of God is Living and Active: Lectures on the Reliability of Scripture.” Bock is senior research professor of New Testament studies at …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Center added a little fun to its upcoming auction with the recent inclusion of North Webster Town Board President Jon Sroufe’s “beloved pickup” in the items for bid.

CLAYPOOL — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Lutheran EMS and Claypool Fire are en route to an accident on CR 800S and County Farm Road.

WARSAW — Downtown Warsaw is preparing for another fun filled, albeit it very hot, first Friday. September’s event, titled “United on the Porsche,” will offer guests a variety of entertainment for all ages this evening, Friday, Sept. 4. As usual, first Friday will be held from 5-9 p.m. in downtown Warsaw. The event will welcome …read more.

SYRACUSE — While signs noting the road is closed ahead were still in place around 2 p.m. today Friday, Sept. 4, the railroad crossing on SR 13/Huntington Street in Syracuse is now open.

WARSAW —While the accident was initially reported at Detroit and East Main, the accident actually occurred at the intersection of Detroit and Fort Wayne streets. Warsaw Police, Fire and Lutheran EMS are at the scene. One driver is being treated for injuries by paramedics. The individual was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Traffic is being …read more.

  By JENNIFER PYLE Main Street Coordinator, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation announced The Downtown Eatery & Spirits as one of the recipients of a 2015 Façade Grant in downtown Warsaw on Friday, Sept. 4 Improvements included patching and repairing masonry, painting, installing new windows and doors, and mounting new …read more.

WARSAW — Conclusion to a litigation/mediation between a contractor and the city was was approved by the Warsaw Board of Works Friday morning. Mike Valentine, city attorney, reported a settlement was reached with Dore Company, the company who demolished the old sewer plant. The agreement calls for the town to pay $103,577.14 to Dore Company, …read more.

WEST LAFAYETTE — A Purdue University doctoral student who recently completed an eight-month stay in a domed habitat says the hardest part was the isolation and the lack of “surprises and new things.”

INDIANAPOLIS — In an effort to keep patients connected to their classrooms while receiving care, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health operates an ongoing Bear in the Chair program. Once a patient is admitted for two weeks, Riley staff sends a teddy bear to the child’s classroom. The bear sits in the child’s …read more.

By AMBER HARTMAN TSA Communications Inc. WARSAW — Rudy’s Dog Park is hosting its third annual Dash for the Dogs event, a 5K run/walk, set for Saturday, Sept. 19. Participants are welcomed and encouraged to bring their dog to run or walk too, but it is not required to participate. There will also be vendors …read more.

By LATAWNYA DIA Indiana Farm Service Agency, USDA WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated eight counties in Indiana as primary natural disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that occurred during the period of May 1, 2015, and continues. Those counties include Fulton, Clark, Morgan, Owen, …read more.

LEESBURG — Yesterday evening, Thursday, Sept. 3, Prairie Township Trustee and board members met for the township budget review and to hear contract proposals for EMS services for 2016 from Lutheran EMS and Tri-County EMS Service. According to Julia Goon, Prairie Township Trustee, a proposal was given by Lutheran EMS, formerly known as Multi-Township EMS, for …read more.