WARSAW — This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Zeek Zeek is a beautiful neutered male German shepherd/collie mix, about 1-year-old. He is a friendly, outgoing and an energetic boy who loves to play. Zeek is a happy, curious and loves to explorer. Zeek would do best …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Expect a rare sight in the sky overhead this Christmas, and no, we’re not talking about Santa Claus.

MILFORD — When photographer Michael Matti, Milford, took a shot of a sunset one evening, he had no way of knowing the image would make state history. Matti was on his way home one evening and noticed that, as the sun set, it created a picturesque scene the photographer in him had to capture. Matti turned onto …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Annual Firemen’s Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 19, honored two of its own with awards. Fire Chief Mitch Titus was recipient of the Fireman of the Year Award with Firefighter Todd Kohler receiving the Winona Lake Service Award. Titus, who has lead the volunteer department for approximately six years, is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Breon Jones, also know as Flostorm, from Gary, Indiana, has just debuted a new project entitled “Eye of the Storm.”

WARSAW — The Beaman Home is Warsaw exists to provide essential services to domestic abuse victims in Kosciusko County, an it does so with generous support from the community.

WARSAW — Utilizing the 2015 year end review and 2016 goals for the Warsaw Building and Planning Department will assist in a city wide strategic plan with other departments. Jeremy Skinner, city planner, presented the end of year report to members of the Warsaw Common Council Monday evening, Dec. 21. Skinner stated the report shows …read more.

CROMWELL — The district approved increased wages and salaries for the 2016 year for employees of Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, with Jim Young noting, “We felt like they (are) going to go through a little more this year than last year.”

WARSAW — The repairs for the tornado sirens within the city of Warsaw at the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station 1, 109 E. Main St., along with the installation of the new tornado siren at Station 2, 2204 E. Center St., has been completed. Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Chief Michael Wilson states with the installation and repair, …read more.

MILFORD — Connie J. Newkirk, 66, West CR 1350N, Nappanee, was transported to IU Health Goshen following a two-vehicle accident on SR 15 and CR 1350N, north of Milford. The accident occurred at 9:44 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. Newkirk complained of pain to the neck. She was a passenger in a vehicle driven by George …read more.

SYRACUSE — Paul F. Meredith, 37, North Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, was not injured when his PT Cruiser ended up hitting a large tree stump. But a passenger in his vehicle, Trina L. Hamrick, 39, North Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, was transported to IU Health Goshen Hospital for possible abdominal/pelvic injuries. The two …read more.

WARSAW — The Dec. 22 Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting covered the community collaboration plan, as well as plans to buy new equipment for police cars.

WARSAW — Local teens who are aspiring stylists may rejoice over a recent announcement during Warsaw Community School Corporation’s monthly board work session. According to Chief Academic Officer David Robertson the Warsaw Area Career Center will soon offer a cosmetology course to students. A two-year cosmetology course will begin to be offered during the 2016-2017 …read more.

MILFORD — The Republican Party of Kosciusko County held a caucus in Milford Town Hall Monday, Dec. 21, to elect Shane Bucher of Milford to the Van Buren Township Board.

SYRACUSE — A woman who had another individual staying at her house, while she was incarcerated, returned home to find a number of items missing. Tasha M. Bruce, 23, 404 Sycamore Street, LaGrange, was arrested Monday afternoon on a charge of theft. Shelley Frailey, Syracuse, notified the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department on Nov. 5 that …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Claypool Fire Department, Silver Lake Fire Department and Wayne Township Fire Department have been called to a rekindling of the fire at 3278 W. CR 700S, that occurred last night, Monday, Dec. 21.

WARSAW — After 27 years as clerk-treasurer and four years as a councilwoman, Elaine Call was recognized for her numerous years of service to the town at the close of the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday evening, Dec. 21. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer presented Call with a plaque recognizing her years of service. Jack Wilhite …read more.

WARSAW — Ingeburg Morrison, Warsaw, was a special guest at the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday, Dec. 21. Her presence was to introduce her as the winner of a recent drawing held by the Warsaw Housing Authority. Morrison was announced the winner of a new mattress and box springs donated by Rock Bottom of Warsaw. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Dec. 21 Claypool town council meeting signaled the end of an 18-year run for a council member who will continue to help the community through fundraising efforts for Section Street. Donald Miller, who has been a part of the town council for nearly two decades, officially sat in on his last meeting …read more.

  WARSAW — The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 149 held their annual Christmas with a Cop event at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Meijer in Warsaw. Police departments from throughout the county — city, town and county departments — participated in the event, which was said to be the largest event yet. …read more.

SYRACUSE — A driver swerved to avoid hitting a deer, which caused his vehicle to go off the road and strike a large tree stump in an accident around 10:20 tonight. The accident was reported at 13217 N. 1000E, Syracuse. The scene was near the office of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District. Turkey Creek …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Claypool Fire Department has been called to a house fire at 3278 W. CR 700S.

By DAN GRAY Smoke Free Kosciusko County KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —Quitting smoking is among the most common New Year’s resolutions. The New Year is a symbol of renewal and can be a time to prepare for new beginnings. It is a time to set goals and make them public so that you can get support and …read more.

HOLLYWOOD — A great Jedi master once said, “Do or do not. There is no try.” This weekend “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” did not try; it did.

WARSAW — Just in time for the holidays is the release of the 2016 Animal Welfare League Calendars. The calendar sales are a fundraiser for the local shelter. This year’s calendars feature all 14 fire departments in the county with 14 rescued animals in front of the fire stations. Each photo features a few of the …read more.

Ryan Daniel Poe WARSAW — Ryan D. Poe, 37, 690 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, entered a guilty plea to voluntary manslaughter with a sentence enhancement, a level 2 felony, this morning, Dec. 21, in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Judge Michael Reed took the plea under advisement and will make a decision at 8:45 a.m. Monday, …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation will promote safe travels this holiday season by tracking the movements of Santa Claus through Indiana on social media. Saint Nick is predicted to enter the state near Santa Claus, Indiana, at 4 p.m. Eastern on Dec. 24 and visit one of INDOT’s six regional districts per hour …read more.

Madison McKenzie Jones WARSAW — Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed handed down a six-year sentence at the Department of Corrections to a 19-year-old mother who pleaded guilty to battery resulting in serious bodily injury and neglect of a dependent this morning. He suspended all but 18 months. Madison McKenzie Jones, 19, 301 Ulrich Drive, …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw is in the process of closing Park Avenue between Lyon and Arthur Street. The closure is due to emergency road repairs. Updates will be announced once further information is available.

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and its Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce a donation of 1,000 baskets of food to local organizations in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan for those in-need. Each basket includes a turkey, three pounds of potatoes, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, kernel corn and an apple pie.

GOSHEN — The 2016 Ignition Concert Series at Ignition Music Garage, voted Top Ten Favorite Venue by the Americana Music Association, continues with Webb Wilder on Jan. 10.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence today celebrated the opening of the new U.S. 31 Hamilton County freeway with Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, Westfield Mayor Andy Cook, Congresswoman Susan Brooks and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson, as they joined project personnel, designers and contractors to commend five years of ambitious construction resulting in free-flowing traffic …read more.

WARSAW — A patron at Lucky’s Tavern, North Webster on the evening of Oct. 19, who made threats against the manager, has been arrested on a charge of intimidation, a level 6 felony. Ryan M. Austin, 38, 26 EMS B39W Lane, Leesburg, was arrested Sunday evening by Warsaw Police on an Oct. 30 warrant. Austin …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Town of Winona Lake offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24 and 25 for the observance of Christmas. Regular trash pickup will be on Tuesday, Dec. 22, and Thursday, Dec. 24.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club met Friday, Dec. 18, for the 50th annual Warsaw Rotary Salvation Army Day. The club collected $42,103.96 to support outreach in Kosciusko County. The originator and chairman of the event for 49 years, however, was not present and was honored for his efforts in the spirit of Rotary International’s motto, …read more.

By  Darla McCammon Lakeland Art Association There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of paintings of the nativity. In some of them, historical evidence and the words of scripture are ignored, such as in the painting by Jan Gossaert de Mabuse titled, “Adoration of the Kings.” In his painting, Mary is sumptuously dressed and in …read more.

By JEFF BURBRINK Purdue Extension Educator – Ag/Natural Resources, Purdue Extension – Elkhart County GOSHEN — Sixteen people have completed the first phase of the Purdue Master Gardener program in Elkhart County. Jeff Burbrink, extension educator with the Purdue Extension Service, Elkhart County, and coordinator of the local Master Gardener program, explained that Master Gardeners …read more.

By Dan McGowan Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business EVANSVILLE — Kick-off celebrations will take place Monday, Dec. 21, and Tuesday, Dec. 22, to honor the three regions chosen for the inaugural Regional Cities Initiative. Governor Mike Pence and leaders fromNorth Central, Northeast and Southwest Indiana will host events to mark the $126 million program designed to …read more.

WARSAW — Now through Feb. 3, 2016, the Kim M. Reiff art exhibit will be on public display at Warsaw City Hall, 102 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw.  Reiff is associate professor of art and design, and department chair of visual, performing and media arts at Grace College. Her artistic pursuits include merging traditional and digital …read more.

UPDATE: According to officials at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Grindle was in critical condition as of Monday evening, Dec. 21. SYRACUSE — Kevin Grindle, 47, Syracuse, was initially taken to IU Health Goshen complaining of neck pain following a two-vehicle accident Saturday. The accident occurred at 7:46 p.m. at US 6 and SR 13, north …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department and Lutheran EMS have been called to the scene of an accident on SR 15 near CR 1350N.

GOSHEN – Goshen’s varsity girls basketball team beat Fort Wayne Carroll Saturday night, and with it turned a page in Goshen’s history.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department, Winona Lake Fire Department and Lutheran EMS are currently responding to a reported fire at 223 W. Jefferson St., Warsaw.

FORT WAYNE — The Indiana State Police is announcing the retirement of First Sergeant Mark A. Carunchia, District Investigative Coordinator of the Fort Wayne Post, whose career with the Department has spanned the last 36 years. Carunchia, a DeKalb County resident, was appointed as a Trooper in Aug. 19, 1979 as a graduate of the …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department is responding to a possible house fire on Vicky Lane in Warsaw.

WARSAW — The seventh annual United Steel Workers Local 809 Christmas Dinner Give Away will be held Thursday, Dec. 24. USW members will be handing out the makings of a Christmas dinner from 9 a.m. until noon, at its Union Hall, 420 Little League Drive, Warsaw. There will be a total of 238 meals available …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services Inc. of Indiana WARSAW — Cardinal Services Chief Executive Officer Jane Wear has announced the promotion of Drew Lyon to employment services director. Lyon will oversee the Career Links program. Career Links is the community employment arm of Cardinal Services, working with employers to determine their needs, …read more.

WARSAW — Darla McCammon is a well-traveled, award-winning artist, author and free-lance photojournalist.  Her work has been published in numerous magazines, newspapers, and periodicals.  McCammon authors two weekly newspaper columns and has been the editor of a number of publications.  McCammon collaborated with photographer Al Disbro in 2012 to write a nonfiction book titled Winona …read more.

WARSAW — Following the House passing The Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015, many are celebrating what they will believe of huge benefit to those in the medical device industry. The act, titled PATH for short, will suspend the medical device tax and make the Research and Development Credit and Section 179 expensing …read more.

UPDATE: Winona Lake Fire Department, Pierceton Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to an accident on Pierceton Road, near CR 500E. The two-vehicle accident involving a gray SUV and a white Volkswagen resulted in a minor complaint of pain, and one woman is being transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital.   Emergency …read more.

WARSAW — Michael Cox, who retired from the police department several years ago, has returned to the payroll of the city of Warsaw. This time as a consultant for emergency management services. An agreement with Cox, owner of Michael Cox Consulting Inc., was signed Friday morning during the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety …read more.

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Zachary Springer WARSAW — A sentence of 11 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections, with two additional years on probation was handed down yesterday, Dec. 17, to Zachary Springer, 27, 6298 W. 850S, Claypool. Kosciusko Superior Court Judge David Cates issued the sentence. Springer had entered a plea agreement in October on charges of …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Senator Jim Banks, conservative candidate for Indiana’s Third Congressional District, released the following statement regarding congressional passage of a $1.1 trillion spending bill. “The $1.1 trillion spending bill approved by the House of Representatives this morning continues the cycle of irresponsible spending we have come to expect from Washington politicians. I would have …read more.

WARSAW — The Baker Youth Club in Warsaw is trying to spread Christmas cheer with multiple programs and events going on throughout December.

  WARSAW — Though many people may think of machining as a “dirty” factory job, according to students in the WACC Machining Academy, nothing could be further from the truth. Instead, students are learning to navigate industry grade machines in a lean, clean workshop while working toward receiving a national certification. Students at the Warsaw …read more.

NEW PARIS — Shelby Curtis Renner, 33, Syracuse, suffered a spinal fracture and laceration to the head following an accident. The accident was at 3:45 a.m. today, Dec. 18, on CR 46 at CR 17, west of New Paris. Renner was taken by a family member to Goshen Hospital for medical treatment. Officials with the …read more.

BRISTOL — Author Joy Hill depicts the importance of encouragement in one’s success in her new children’s book, “Berry the Bird’s Big Race.” Her delightful kids’ read is set for nationwide release this week.

WARSAW — The moment Stella Ward was approached by officers with Warsaw Police Department, she began to cry — not tears of fear or anger, but happiness and gratitude. Ward’s two children, Beau, 6, and Kadin, 12, were among the 13 children pre-selected to participant in the annual WPD “Shop With A Hero” event. “It brought tears …read more.

WARSAW — In observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, city of Warsaw offices will be closed Thursday Dec. 24 and Friday Dec. 25. Thursday’s trash route will be picked up Wednesday, Dec. 23. Friday’s will be picked up Monday, Dec. 28. In observance of New Year’s Day, offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 1. …read more.

By JASON LENON Director of Marketing and Admissions, Warsaw Meadows WARSAW — Warsaw Meadows announced three members of their leadership team received top awards from parent company Ide Management Group at a recent gathering in Indianapolis. Winners from Warsaw Meadows were: Taylor Patton, Syracuse, named Assistant Director of Nursing of the Year; she has worked at …read more.

By JONI TRUEX Kiwanis Club Of Warsaw WARSAW — Kiwanis Club of Warsaw President Adam Clemens, Rabb Water Systems, and President Elect Michael Suhany delivered apples to the Salvation Army, Fellowship Missions, Combined Community Service and Beaman Home. Donations were made by club members to cover the cost so these organizations could enjoy fresh fruit. …read more.

Sophia Elizabeth McMillan WARSAW — The driver of a vehicle where a robbery and assault took place Thanksgiving Day 2014 was sentenced this morning, Dec. 17, in Kosciusko Superior Court I. Sophia E. McMillan, 21, 202 W. Hovey St., Atwood. McMillan received a suspended sentence on charges of robbery resulting in serious bodily injury. Charges …read more.

WARSAW — Ground was broken today, Thursday, Dec. 17, at the site of the future Lincoln Elementary School. Donning hard hats, students representing each class at the current Lincoln Elementary grabbed shovels and headed out to the field next to the existing building to participate in the ceremony. Their peers joined them as school board members, PTO volunteers …read more.

By AMY MUNCY Advanced Master Gardener WARSAW — My new garden will be made from a compost I will have been ‘brewing’ for a year. I have talked before about the small trailer of horse manure that I mixed with leaves and gravelly dirt from a mound we have in the “back 40” of our …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — Three men are behind bars in the Whitley County Jail after allegedly kidnapping, carjacking and raping a woman. Though details are limited at this time, the Whitley County Prosecutor’s Office has released a statement with preliminary details. According to the release, Henry M. Wright Jr., 25, is charged with rape, a level …read more.

WARSAW — InkFreeNews.com continues to prove itself as Kosciusko County’s news leader. It has now reached over 44,200 total page likes. In the last week the Ink Free News Facebook page has had over 67,926 post engagements with a 723,616 posts reach, up 95.3 per cent from the last week, according to our weekly analytics. …read more.

By JOY LOHSE Marketing and Public Relations Director, Kosciusko Community Hospital WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. The Gold Seal of Approval and the Heart-Check mark represent symbols of …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing & Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce today, Dec. 17, proudly announced its board of directors named Rob Parker as the next president and chief executive officer. Parker will join the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce effective Jan. 5. Rob Parker, a native …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation announces it has awarded $94,000 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse Community according to James E. Caskey, foundation president. The grants were awarded to: Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee, $13,500 Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, $11,250 Syracuse Parks Department, $9,900 Syracuse Cemetery Association, $9,000 Teen Parents Succeeding, $9,000 Lakeland Learning …read more.

Your guide to making the most of this weekend with concerts, community events and more. That is, if you’re not too busy seeing Star Wars…

By JOSHUA TAUSTEIN Director, Dresner Corporate Services NEW BUFFALO, Mich. — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce that W Club members can win more than $60,000 in cash on New Year’s Eve at all Four Winds Casino locations. The Buffet at Four Winds New Buffalo will also offer …read more.

By JERRY GOSHERT Chairman , Northern Indiana Dairy Trail NEW PARIS — Long before the days of milk mustaches and the “Got Milk?” slogan, people thirsted for something cool and nutritious to drink. In the early part of the 20th century, milkmen were heroes. As the Northern Indiana Dairy Trail prepares to host thousands of …read more.

By CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department AKRON — Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to investigate a shooting incident that occurred last night in southwestern Kosciusko County that has left one individual critical. At approximately 6:49 p.m. Wednesday evening, officers were notified of male subject that had been potentially shot by a female …read more.

SYRACUSE — Skiers, snowmobilers and anyone who likes snow or colder weather has been disappointed this month. But a mild and warmer late fall, even with a couple of days topping 60 degrees, bodes well for outdoor construction work.

MILFORD — As Indiana prepares to celebrate its bicentennial, a scene from rural Kosciusko County has been chosen to represent the state on a new postage stamp. The Indiana Bicentennial stamp, a “forever” stamp set to release in 2016, features a sunset over a farm field outside Milford. Photographer Michael Matti was a Milford resident …read more.

GOSHEN — The 2016 Ignition Concert Series at Ignition Music Garage, voted top ten favorite Venue by the Americana Music Association, kicks off Jan. 5 featuring The Go Rounds with Kansas Bible Company.

NORTH WEBSTER — Concern spread through the North Webster area Wednesday evening, Dec. 16, when both the Circle K and Citgo gas stations were closed. Potential customers saw covers over gas pumps. A check with sources in North Webster found there is no cause for alarm. The Citgo station, near the south edge of town, …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department AKRON — Sheriff’s deputies are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred this evening in the southwestern Kosciusko County. At approximately 6:49 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, Dec. 16, officers were notified of male subject that had been potentially shot by a female in …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Officials from Tobacco Free Indiana, a coalition of national and state health organizations, praised a plan released today, Dec. 16, by Indiana Speaker of the House Brian Bosma that would generate revenue to increase Medicaid funding by increasing the tobacco tax.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Not that there is any sort of a big debate, but some prefer the naturally grown variety when it comes to one of the most enduring symbols of the holiday season — the Christmas tree.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County is an area that takes care of its own and organizations like Senior Services are proof of that. Based in Warsaw, Senior Services provides a variety of services for local seniors age 60 and up. Transportation Transportation is one of Senior Services’s three main offerings. For a suggested donation, seniors can schedule …read more.

WARSAW — Everyone has a different learning experience with cooking. For some, helping in their family kitchens or even making their owned packed lunches marked the beginning of their future making meals. For others, making edible mac n’ cheese is a feat yet to be learned. At Warsaw Area Career Center however, learning to cook …read more.

WARSAW — While this week’s Regional Cities grant announcement has several area counties jumping for joy, according to Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, it is still too early to know what affect the funding will have on local projects. Indiana Govenor Mike Pence announced yesterday, Tuesday, Dec. 15, that the Northeastern Regional Partnership was one of three regional partnerships chosen …read more.

By EMILY DUNCAN Public Relations Director, Office of Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s First Lady Karen Pence, along with female statewide elected officials, announced details for the 2016 Hoosier Heroines Essay Contest for students in the fifth through ninth grades. The annual competition was established to celebrate Women’s History Month, annually celebrated in …read more.

By DENISE RODRIGUEZ NIPSCO Communications MERRILLVILLE — No one likes to be in the dark when it comes to a power outage. To enhance communications with their customers, NIPSCO is introducing a new way to report an electric outage. NIPSCO electric customers can now text the word “Out” to 444111 to notify the utility of an …read more.

WABASH COUNTY — A Danville man was flown from the scene of a two-vehicle accident on SR 15 in Wabash County, after being extricated from his vehicle. At 11:11 a.m. today, Dec. 16, the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department responded to a personal injury accident at the intersection of SR 15 and CR 400N. The preliminary …read more.

WARSAW — Taking over the position recently vacated by Stephanie Faroh, Jackie Franks is the new Health and Human Sciences Educator at Kosciusko County Purdue Extension. She received her undergraduate degree in health science and master’s in public health from Benedictine University in Lisle, Ill. Franks is also a Sexual Risk Avoidance Specialist certified by …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Center for Lakes & Streams is celebrating another year of making area lakes and streams clean, healthy, safe and beautiful. During 2015, the center conducted groundbreaking research, educated the community about caring for local waterways, and brought the lakes into classrooms across the county. Here are a few of the things …read more.

GOSHEN — A Goshen High School student has been detained by police after making threats toward the school and another student. The student is being held in the Elkhart County Juvenile Detention Center and will appear in juvenile court Thursday, Dec. 17. The student has been charged with intimidation. The Goshen Police School Resource Officer, …read more.

WARSAW — On Dec. 15, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation chose the Northeast Regional Partnership as one of three regional partnerships to receive $42 million each in project funding. Earlier this year, Indiana Governor Mike Pence announced the Regional Cities initiative, offering funding for projects that would allow Indiana cities to retain and even grow their populations. Seven …read more.

WARSAW — John L. Cantrell, 51, 809 E. Clark St., Warsaw, was arrested Tuesday evening, Dec. 15, on charges of welfare fraud, a level 5 felony. Documents filed in Kosciusko Superior Court 1, on Nov. 25, state on Dec. 2, 2010, Cantrell applied for unemployment compensation benefits. He reported he had been laid off from …read more.

SYRACUSE – Syracuse Town Council finished out the year by swearing in a new council member and a new clerk treasurer, while two current council members took the oath of office and will start a new term in January. Tom Hoover was sworn in as a new council member. He will be replacing Kathy Beer who …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A no-show hearing and miscellaneous year-end items topped off the agenda for the Tuesday, Dec. 15, Winona Lake Town Council meeting. Owners of a property at 77 Kings Highway were a no-show in a hearing they had requested with the council pertaining to wastewater charges incurred over the last several months. A representative …read more.

SYRACUSE — Robin Merchant, public works superintendent, gave the Syracuse Town Council a detailed update on the wastewater treatment plant project during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 15. The sludge holding tank has been poured and should be backfilled next week. Merchant has been working on reducing the cost of transporting sludge …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — David Waliczek took the oath of office during the monthly meeting of the North Webster Town Council Tuesday evening, Dec. 15. He will be a town councilman as of Jan. 1. Tim Hine did not run for reelection and it was his last monthly meeting after several years of service.

WARSAW — It was a short, yet productive, meeting Tuesday evening Dec. 15, for the Warsaw Park Board. Approval was given to sign another year’s lease with the Kosciusko County Council on the Aging and Aged for use of the Pete Thorn Center at Lucerne Park. The yearly lease is $1,053 per month. Wayne Township …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the current Lincoln Elementary site to signal the start of construction of a renovation project approved by voters in May. The project includes major renovations and additions to Washington Elementary School and Edgewood Middle School and building an …read more.

GOSHEN — Goshen Police Department investigators are currently searching for a woman who may have information regarding the invasion and robbery of a home. According to officials, on Dec. 13, in the 700 block of Bayberry Drive in Goshen, a home invasion and robbery occurred at the Huerta residence. Following the launch of an investigation …read more.

WARSAW — In 1954, Cardinal Services Inc. of Indiana was established as a place for individuals with developmental delays to grow and thrive. Today, Cardinal Services, Warsaw, offers day services, residential living, community living, a nursing home program and career links for adults with developmental delays. Beyond that, it also has services for children and families, including Head …read more.