WABASH — The Honeywell Center Clark Gallery will begin accepting entries for the annual Photography Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 in Legacy Hall. The exhibit will be on display beginning Oct. 1 through Nov. 10. Sponsorship for the Photography Show is provided by Borders and Beyond Gallery and Framing.

WARSAW — Lakeview Middle School is currently experiencing issues with one of the electrical transformers, that provides electricity to the building. In order to ensure students are safe, all students are being relocated to Baker Youth Club, 1401 E. Smith St., the former YMCA building.

NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland Regional Sewer District met for its regular monthly meeting at the North Webster Community Center Thursday evening, Sept. 3. The board opened the meeting with the opportunity for public questions, but quickly ended that after none of the public present offered thoughts.

ATWOOD — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a reported accident involving a moped on Old Road 30 and West Hoffer Road.

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

WABASH — Josh Kaufman, contestant and winner of “The Voice” will perform at the Honeywell Center in the Ford Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. The performance is part of the Wabash Valley Music Association series.

INDIANAPOLIS — As the state looks forward to celebrating its Bicentennial next year, the Indiana Historical Society will introduce “You Are There 1816: Indiana Joins the Nation.” The interactive exhibition, which opens Sept. 19, and runs through Jan. 21, 2017, recreates the Corydon meeting house where delegates met to draft Indiana’s first state constitution. The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of IHS and its Indiana Experience, is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis.

MILFORD — One individual is in critical condition and a second one in serious condition following a motorcycle, horse and buggy accident, west of Milford today, Thursday, Sept. 3.

WINONA LAKE — As the holiday weekend quickly approaches, many are looking to area lakes and parks for family entertainment. Winona Lake residents are no exception. After experiencing a hugely successful launch of phase one of the Winona Lake Limitless Park initiative, people of all ages are invited to enjoy the K21 Splash Pad for …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Alcoholic Beverage Commission meeting today, Thursday, Sept. 3, was short and to the point. Four retailers in Kosciusko County renewed their licenses without a violation, while one renewed with a violation.

WARSAW/WINONA LAKE — In observance of Labor Day, both the the city of Warsaw and Winona Lake government offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7.

SYRACUSE — “I was told years ago, you would know when it is time to retire,” said Tony Ciriello, “I know it is time.” Ciriello’s resignation as Syracuse Police Chief is also a retirement from law enforcement after 34 years wearing a badge. Ciriello hand delivered his letter of resignation to Paul Stoelting, president of …read more.

ELKHART- Today, Thursday, Sept. 3, at 9:20 a.m. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department officers responded to the Concord High Schoo,l which is located at 59117 Minuteman Way in Elkhart for physical altercations involving four students.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Education Foundation recently awarded over $8,000 in Red Apple Grant funds to eight Warsaw Community Schools’ teachers. Their students began the 2015-2016 school year engaged in activities promoting health and fitness, exploring science, discovering career opportunities and expanding literary knowledge. Red Apple Grants are awarded to teachers for classroom materials as …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Police are on the scene of a motorcycle vs horse/buggy accident in the area of 2512 W. CR 1350N, northwest of Milford. Lutheran Air Ambulance has been contacted. One individual, a male, is being flown from the scene by Lutheran Air Ambulance, to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. A female is being transported …read more.

Phil Metcalf, North Webster, is among five individuals named to the First AdvandED Global Council. AdvancED is pleased to announce the first inaugural AdvancED Global Council, a five-member group that governs AdvancED schools in the following regions of the world: Asia/Australia, Eurasia and Middle East/Africa. This new council consists of a cadre of men and …read more.

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener Intern (EDITORS NOTE: This is the second of a two part article on problem areas. On Aug. 13, Muncy talked about shade, hot,dry area, slope, overgrown hedge/ugly view, unslightly features. This article continues the topics.)   WARSAW — AN OVERGROWN/NEGLECTED POND — There is a chance you can get it …read more.

WARSAW — Scott Tilden, superintendent of the Kosciusko County Highway Department, has announced Kosciusko County Bridge No. 209, which carries Country Club Road over Eagle Creek, will be closed starting Sept. 14, until approximately Nov. 25. The closure will be to replace the bridge structure due to advanced deterioration of the structure.

By 1ST SGT CHAD HILL, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a head-on crash from this morning that required two drivers to be airlifted from the scene near Mentone. KCSD deputies and emergency personal were dispatched at 9:51 a.m. to a head-on crash, east of CR 1000W on SR 25. Responders …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran EMS and Atwood Fire are responding to an accident at US 30 and CR 650W involving a car and a semi-truck.

INDIANA — Due to the reopening of the oil refinery in northern Indiana, gas prices are expected to plummet heading into Labor Day weekend.

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

FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne Philharmonic today announced that James W. Palermo has been engaged as Managing Director, to commence immediately. Earlier this year, The Philharmonic Board engaged Arts Consulting Group to lead a national search for an Executive Director, as well as to provide interim leadership during the transition.

MENTONE — One driver has already been airlifted by Samaritan Helicopter to Parkview Hospital, while EMS personnel are awaiting the arrival of a second air ambulance to transport the second driver. The accident is near 8768 W. SR 25. Drivers are advised SR 25 is temporarily closed between CR 800W and CR 900W until the …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 4. Classic Voice, 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 5. Short Term Memories, 7-11 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Karaoke with trivia, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. Karaoke with Chris Cage, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4. North …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce and guests reviewed many plans at the Wednesday, Sept. 2, meeting in the chamber office in uptown Syracuse. President Chad Jonsson presided during the meeting full of information.

INDIANAPOLIS — Whitley and Fulton counties are among eight counties the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved, Wednesday, Sept. 2, a secretarial disaster declaration. The request was made by Gov. Mike Pence, Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann, and Indiana Farm Service Agency Executive Director Julia A. Wickard in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack in August.

There will be a temporary outage of the Hoosier Works Electronic Benefits Transfer system beginning at 11 p.m. 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 uses to deliver Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that herbicide treatments are scheduled for various counties throughout INDOT’s Fort Wayne District, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8, weather permitting. Motorists may encounter slow-moving vehicles on state and federal roadways (listed below), as crews work to spray more than 4,000 acres of state right-of-way for invasive/noxious. With effective herbicide applications, …read more.

WARSAW — What is “Avenue Q,” you ask? It’s a fictional street, with a fictional neighborhood. Both puppets and humans live on Avenue Q. They interact, they sing songs, they learn life lessons and they try to find their purpose. Sound familiar?

ATTLEBORO, MASS — To celebrate the completion of its new 11,000 square foot Warsaw facility, Precision Engineered Products is holding a gala open house for customers, prospects and the Warsaw community. from noon-5 p.m. Sept. 30. The facility is located at 3507 Commerce Drive.

CLAYPOOL — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski visited Claypool Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 1, in one of several stops on a recent education tour. Walorski visited with students and teachers as she learned about the Warsaw Inquiry Learning Laboratory as classroom teacher, Jennifer Gunder, instructional coach, Nicole Baird and STEM Bus Driver Laura Geller taught students how to “think …read more.

INDIANA — What’s blue and white and read all over? The new Watershed Foundation signs. These permanent fixtures will make their debut in Noble, Whitley and Kosciusko counties by the end of September.

LEESBURG — Kip Tom, Leesburg, president and chief executive owner of Tom Farms, is taking the steps necessary to run for Congress in the 3rd District and expects to make a formal announcement next month.

During its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Warsaw the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission considered a final plat, a rezoning request and also a public driveway vacation.

WARSAW — A woman who struck a friend’s husband has been arrested and charged with battery, while armed with a deadly weapon.

DEKALB COUNTY — A 24-year-old man from Ashley was arrested today, Wednesday, Sept. 2, and lodged in the DeKalb County Jail, without bail, following an investigation into allegations of sex crimes involving a minor female during the summer of 2013.

MARSHAL COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces daytime lane closures of US 31 to repair and replace sensors in the roadway. This project is weather permitting.

WINONA LAKE — For the fourth year in a row, Grace College and Seminary has achieved a record total enrollment. This year’s 2,303 students is a 5.4 percent increase over the 2014 enrollment. Grace welcomed 1,256 new and returning students to Winona Lake, a record number for undergraduate main campus students.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library is pleased to announce it has received a grant from The Dekko Foundation. The grant will fund ‘”A Little Love for Libraries Project,” which addresses the Milford Library’s current greatest need.

SYRACUSE —Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello announced his resignation via email Tuesday, Sept. 1.In an email to town council members, Ciriello stated “During the last 10 years of service to you and the Town of Syracuse have been some of the greatest experiences of my law enforcement career.”

WARSAW — A Warsaw resident has been arrested for allegedly giving herself more than $750 in unauthorized store discounts from Owen’s Supermarket. Police responded to a call around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. Owen’s Loss Prevention Officer, Heather Budenz, reported that employee, Florence R. Starkey had been giving herself and other employees unauthorized discounts by purchasing items in …read more.

WARSAW — A dispute over an individual allowing his dogs to run loose, threatened to shoot his neighbors and reportedly did shoot one dog.

SYRACUSE — A welfare check Sunday, Aug. 30, resulted in an arrest and multiple charges being filed.

NEW PARIS — This Labor Day weekend, Polk Auction Company hopes to give back by donating to St. Jude Children’s Foundation through their annual Labor Day Weekend Auction. The auction, which is in its 32nd year, will be setting aside time to raise money, in which 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated directly to the foundation.

WHITLEY COUNTY — A 57-year-old woman was pronounced deceased at the scene of a two-vehicle accident in Whitley County. The accident was at 5:26 a.m. today, Tuesday, Sept. 2, at US 30 and CR 800E.

The Dekko Foundation has awarded the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee a $13,584 grant. The grant will go toward the design and permitting of a boardwalk and trail across the Conklin Bay wetlands and parallel to SR 13 to Grandview Drive.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau announces the appointment of a new executive director.

By DANI BARKEY Warsaw Community Schools WARSAW — Each day, approximately 6,200 children around the world die because they do not have enough food to eat. The Warsaw community is doing something to change that. Last year, more than 5,000 volunteers came together as a community to help pack 1,003,104 meals that were sent to Haiti, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police and Marion County Prosecutors Office are searching for victims of an alleged scam artist.

WASHINGTON, DC — DEA officials announced a nationwide series of enforcement actions targeting every level of the global underground trade of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs, the vast majority of which are manufactured and trafficked from underground labs in China. DEA-led Operation Cyber Juice was comprised of more than 30 U.S. investigations in 20 states …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding citizens that September is National Voter Registration Month and is encouraging all Hoosiers to register.  “Registering to vote is simple in Indiana,” Lawson said. “Thanks to technology, you can register anywhere, at any time, within seconds using the Indiana voters app on your smart phone or …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Combining a love for communion, cycling, craft beers and helping those in need, MudLOVE is currently making plans for an exciting fundraiser in Indianapolis this weekend. The event, titled “Tour De Brew,” will invite cyclists of all skill levels to partake on an organized ride throughout Indianapolis to sample Hoosier breweries while raising …read more.

[weaver_youtube 7pdE-hs2KjU rel=0] WARSAW — The ground was broken in November 2014 for Parkview Warsaw, northwest of Parkview YMCA, since then the ground has been excavated, foundation completed and now the exterior and interior work is taking shape. It won’t be long before the perspective drawing becomes reality. Scott Gabriel, president, Parkvew Whitley Hospital, who …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Since 2008, photographer William Rasdell, the force behind My City, My World, has been a catalyst for communication and cultural understanding between youth in the United States, South Africa, Cuba, Romania and Israel. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Rasdell will discuss his inquiry into the vestiges of Hebrew heritage among the people of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is gauging Indiana citizens’ readiness for emergencies and disasters through a brief online survey. The outcomes of the survey will help the public safety community gain a greater understanding of how prepared Indiana residents are and how to help increase that preparedness.

WARSAW — Malinda Feeny, Warsaw, can recall at age 17 being told she could not have children. On Oct. 5, 2014, she defied the odds when she gave birth to a son, Zedekyah. Though he had arrived early and doctors suspected a heart murmur, Feeny and her husband, Trent, did not think they had much …read more.

One of the best ways for very young children to learn is through the hands-on experiences they have during outdoor play.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Whitley County Sheriff’s Department has been notified by Norfolk Southern Railroad that the tracks on CR 800E, in Dunfee, will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 2.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence today announced the creation of the Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention, an effort by his administration to combat drug abuse in Indiana.

INDIANA — A program that allows hunters to give deer meat to the public will continue again this fall.

SYRACUSE — Beginning Oct. 11-13 Kaye Lindauer will lead a retreat “Finding Spiritual Gold” sponsored by Chautauqua-Wawasee. This retreat combines Jungian psychology, mythology, Christianity and other spiritual traditions in ways that speak to the heart and mind.

WARSAW — Video surveillance captured a man stealing approximately $1,591 worth of items from Wal-Mart Super Center, Warsaw, on five different occasions, which lead to his arrest Monday.

HAMMOND — The Towle Theater closes its 2015 subscription season with the Indiana premiere of Robin Howdon’s British farce “Perfect Wedding” with generous support from our 2015 season sponsor Accucraft Imaging and exclusive show sponsors Vanis Salon and Day Spa and Albert’s Diamond Jewelers. The comedy is under the direction of Mark Baer, who is returning after his successful Towle directorial debut of “The Nightmare Room” last year.

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

Phil Keiser, chief executive officer of Culver’s, the frozen custard restaurant chain, visited his alma mater, NorthWood High School, during a two-day stay in his hometown of Nappanee, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 27 and 28. Keiser and his wife, Betsy (Best), both graduated from NorthWood in 1974 and married three years later. Currently living in …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS, TVS Superintendent AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley Community Mental Health Task Force and the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation invite the public to attend an upcoming session of “QPR for Suicide Prevention” training. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, located at 11303 W. CR 800S, Akron, will host “QPR for Suicide Prevention” from 4:15-5:15 p.m Tuesday, Sept. 15. …read more.

WARSAW — Preparing meals as a single person or two can be challenging. Eating out, hitting the drive through or grabbing a frozen dinner seems quick and easy, but these practices can really take a toll on your pocketbook and overall health.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Democratic Party announces that its September meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 8 at the Frog Tavern in Syracuse.

MILFORD — Each year, around the world, more than one million child fatalities occur from preventable injuries. At TruHorizons, we believe that teaching children to act safely early in life is a foundational principal, and if we can help prevent even one incident, we have been successful.

UPDATE: WARSAW — One person was treated at the scene following a three-vehicle accident at East Center and North Scott streets, Warsaw. The accident occurred at 5:10 p.m.

FORT WAYNE — It’s time to say “Ok… to OktoBEERfest” and make plans now to join over 40 Indiana breweries for the 17th Annual Mad Anthony Brewing OktoBEERfest Saturday, Sept. 12 at Headwaters Park West.

TIPPECANOE COUNTY — Zachary Didier, 25, Fort Wayne, has turned himself in to the Tippecanoe County Jail. He turned himself in on Friday, Aug. 28, and has posted bail. The Indiana State Police, Lafayette Post, requested the public’s assistance last week in locating Didier, who was wanted on two felony warrants for child solicitation, a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence has requested federal grants for government and certain non-profit organizations in 19 counties for severe storms and flooding, which occurred between June 7-July 29. Fulton, Marshall and Wabash counties are among the counties specified.

KOKOMO — Kokomo Art Association announced plans for its 2015 best of show winners exhibit, featuring Warsaw artist, Steve Creighton, for painting and Kokomo’s Ken Cave for photography.

FORT WAYNE — Juanita Burks, Fort Wayne, thought she was making a simple purchase when she bought a cedar chest from an online garage sale earlier this summer. She met the seller, made the transaction and loaded the chest into her vehicle. However, she did not look inside the chest until she got home. When …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS, Tippecanoe Watershed Marketing and Outreach Specialist Last week, over 600 Warsaw High School freshmen traded their books and pencils for life vests and paddles to venture through Grassy Creek as part of the eighth annual “Water Drop.” The program, which is made possible by the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, …read more.

  WARSAW — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has completed the new handicap accessible pier and public boat ramp on Pike Lake. The ramp is now open to the public.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Main Street’s 3rd Annual Eel River Arts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

MENTONE — The annual “Roters Over Mentone” Fly-In will be held starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum. This year’s event will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the museum.

WARSAW — “For The Love Of Fur” is the theme for this year’s Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County’s annual Fur Ball. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Toyota of Warsaw, SR 15.

MENTONE — Take a rugged horse rancher and competition rodeo roper out of his canyons of color in an Idaho environment and thrust him into the Midwest in a little town in Indiana, where the land is plain and flat for farming and what happens? Those memories of a colt scampering down a gully in front …read more.

By KEITH SAMPSON PayProTec Business Development Vice President WARSAW — Rarely do you get to combine a greater purpose into something you enjoy doing, but at CrossFit Haymaker, that is exactly what we get to do. The event will occur today on Market Street in Warsaw. Water for Good recently launched the Five Gallon Challenge to …read more.

By ELIZABETH MCKINLEY, Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department Director The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will have lifeguards on duty at both Pike and Center lakes this holiday weekend from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday. The last official day that the city parks department …read more.

WARSAW — September is National Recovery Month, a nationwide effort to boost awareness of mental health and substance abuse while applauding those who have found their path to recovery. The Bowen Center observes Recovery Month each year and, in 2015, will participate in events designed to draw attention to this annual observance.

WARSAW — Two individuals complained of pain following an accident Saturday evening in Warsaw, but refused further medical treatment.

WARSAW — A woman who falsely accused a man of battery, resulting in his arrest, has now been arrested.

LANSING, Mich. – Fort Wayne dropped the series opener against the Lansing Lugnuts, 8-3, on Sunday afternoon, but clinched a playoff spot thanks to a Lake County loss to Dayton.

MISHAWAKA — Due to fog, two of the stops on Representative Jackie Walorski’s education tour have been canceled. These include stops in Argos and Claypool, both originally set for Monday, Aug. 31. During this tour, Walorski has been meeting with education officials, community leaders and students to honor them for academic achievements and learn about …read more.

We’ve all done it. We’ve put off until later something we could have — and probably should have — done now. Some of us may be more chronic about it than others, but procrastination is a universal trait among us fallible humans. Procrastination, from the Latin words meaning “to favor tomorrow,” is the target of …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Susan Todd, organizer of Saturday night’s fundraising event for Syracuse-Wawasee Trails at North Webster Community Center gym, took the old saying, “The show must go on”, to heart when she was informed the headliners’, The Gatlins, cancellation. Darryl Gatlin, the country half of the country/opera duo originally scheduled to perform, had been …read more.

LEESBURG — The giving spirit of the community was unmasked at the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County Masquerade Ball Saturday evening, Aug. 29, in the Tippecanoe Country Club.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department and Lutheran EMS have been called to a reported accident at the intersection E. Center St. and Detroit St.

SYRACUSE — The Laudaman and Brumbaugh families have had their names added to the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Eli Lilly Lifetime Founders Society. Plaques have been placed on the wall bearing the name of Max and Janet Laudeman and Robert Laudaman; Jim and Cindy Brumbaugh and Kathryn Coyle.

MENTONE — The Local Emergency Planning Committee of Kosciusko County conducted a hazardous materials exercise at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at North Central Co-op in Mentone. The exercise simulated a chemical spill from a tanker in a populated area.

NEW CARLISLE — DNR says a black bear that can’t seem to make up its mind on a new home, may have wandered back to Indiana. The report came early in the week that the bear, who has gone back and forth between Indiana and Michigan all summer, might have damaged a bird feeder and left droppings behind in a subdivision on the southwest side of New Carlisle.

INDIANAPOLIS —

By DONNA BURROUGHS, Triton School Corporation Superintendent Third graders in Strycker’s class at Triton Elementary School have been learning about the scientific method where scientists begin with a purpose or question, research, put together a hypothesis; or a guess about what they think will happen, experiment, analyze and then draw conclusions. Students created mini scientific …read more.

WESTVILLE – The cross country season started on a high note for Grace College as the men’s and women’s teams won the Northwest Classic on Friday evening.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County officers arrested a Warsaw man today, Friday, Aug. 28, on charges of dealing cocaine.