WARSAW — Things moved quickly after the deaths of Tara Thornburg and Joshua Knisley on Feb. 19. Five individuals were arrested in less than a month and initial hearings were held. But since then, little has been reported. The cases are not forgotten. The wheels of justice are in motion. Motions filed and pre-trial conferences …read more.

Many are looking forward to the seventh annual North Webster Community Center Heart of the Community Charity Auction and Raffle 5 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the center.

WARSAW — A renovation project by Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, an $11 million proposed capital campaign, is still in the planning stage. Will Dawson, executive director, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, stated the renovation is “still something being discussed. We have not started the capital campaign.” A feasibility study has been completed …read more.

By AARON NICHOLS Audience Development Manager, Notre Dame NOTRE DAME — The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival is thrilled to announce an extension to their new comedy “William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play.” Produced in association with Shakespeare Napa Valley and written by visiting artists Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, this “laugh-out-loud comedy mash-up” will now continue through …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School Corporation hopes to keep the community apprised of its latest building project. Superintendent David Hoffert gave a presentation at a special meeting held Wednesday evening, Aug. 26, in which he outlined the project. The plan, he said, is to keep the community informed throughout the process. The project will focus …read more.

WARSAW — Tears were shed and hugs exchanged by Warsaw Community School Corporation elementary students as they bid farewell to the Chinese exchange students who made their homes with WCS host families this week. “These host families open their home and let the students be their kids,” stated Jessica Yu, president of Chinese Education Connection, …read more.

WARSAW — With the 14th anniversary of 9/11 quickly approaching, many in Kosciusko County are feeling the weight and solemnity of the event. Few are more dedicated, however, to the remembrance of the disaster, than co-chairman of the 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Committee, Mike Cox.

WARSAW — A 23-year-old woman has been arrested for sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 4 felony; and child solicitation, a level 5 felony.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A short meeting took place last night, Aug. 27, in which the county council reviewed and approved several budget changes to take place next fiscal year.

By RENATA ROBINSON Executive Director Manchester Main Street NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Main Street’s Eel River Arts Festival is just around the corner. There will be amazing local artists displaying their work from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Eel River Gardens, downtown North Manchester. The festival will include an art fair featuring …read more.

WARSAW — Two adults and an infant were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital with what police have reported as miner injuries, following a two-vehicle accident at 11:48 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. The accident was at Winona Avenue and South Union Street.

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

SYRACUSE — The driver of a small passenger car was transported to the hospital this morning after colliding with the rear end of a semi truck.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department is responding to a reported accident at the intersection of Detroit St. and Main St.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department and Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce are looking for photographs that showcase Syracuse. Both adult (18 and above) and youth (17 and under) amateur photographs are invited to submit photos that capture the beauty of Syracuse.

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener SYRACUSE — Many of us have pulled off the seed pod of a marigold, pressed on the dried blossoms gently pulling the seeds out and fanning them between our fingers. You can save them in a paper sandwich bag to plant in your garden in a neat row like …read more.

ELKHART — The Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership will be conducting a high visibility enforcement zone between 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, on the south side of Elkhart.

WHITLEY COUNTY — An Indianapolis woman has died as a result of injuries in an accident at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 27, in Whitley County.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indy Jazz Fest returns with a 10-day lineup celebrating “The Year of the Song” in venues all around town Sept. 10-19. This year’s festival also includes a selection of family-friendly shows open to all ages. Many of the shows will be free.

WARSAW — Its role is based on the need in a growing community and providing an option to medical transportation possibilities.

SYRACUSE — One man was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 25, after leading Syracuse police on a chase through the town. Syracuse Police Department had their hands full Tuesday evening after Officer Joe Denton responded to a call of an unwanted subject…

WARSAW — Fire, police, and EMS personnel are responding to an accident at Winona and Union. At least three people are injured and at least two have been taken to the hospital. There is no word on the extent of injuries. The Warsaw Police Department is handling the investigation.  

ROCHESTER — Few details are available on a farm accident at the Dale Smith Farm, Rochester, Tuesday afternoon.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man who allegedly caused the permanent loss of movement in an index finger of a female, has been arrested.

MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski announced details for next week’s education tour, where she will meet with education officials, community leaders and students to honor them for their academic achievements and learn about various new programs in the Second Congressional District to improve educational opportunities for Hoosier students. Monday, Aug. 31: 8:55 a.m., Argos Middle …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Ivy Tech Community College is pleased to announce that Annette Lamb is joining Ivy Tech Foundation to serve as executive director of development operations under the leadership of Ivy Tech Foundation President John Murphy.  She will begin her position on Sept. 8. Lamb most recently served as senior director of development at Purdue …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The community is invited to “Journey from Hoplessness to Health” today at the Manahan Orthopaedic Center at Grace College, Winona Lake. Keynote speakers Eric Hipple and Dr. Phil Rodgers share their experiences in the morning, followed by an intervention panel presentation from 10:50-11:50 a.m. with moderator, Lisa Brattain, Indiana/Ohio area director of …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s Karaoke, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. Moonshine Alibi, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Karaoke with Chris Cage, 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 Snake’n, Saturday, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. North Webster Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Sunset and moonlight cruise. This will …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Police have contacted the Indiana State Police Meth Lab team to assist with a backpack found in the alley behind the Christian Church of Milford, Henry Street.

WARSAW  — Discount Tire, the world’s largest tire and wheel retailer, opened its first store in Warsaw to meet demand for tires and wheels in Kosciusko County. The new store is located across Lake City Highway from Kosciusko Community Hospital at 857 N. Parker St. The staff at Discount Tire strives to serve as their customers’ trusted …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The meeting room at Silver Lake’s town hall was filled as local residents gathered to learn more about a sediment removal plan. The town is working on applying for an 80-20 grant that will help fund the project. However, there are a number of steps that must be completed before the application …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Wesleyan Church would like to welcome their new Lead Pastor Jarod Osborne and his wife Esther and their two children. Jarod is originally from Ohio and comes to them from Marion, where he was pastor of College Wesleyan Church.

KENDALLVILLE — The victim in Tuesday’s drowning at Bixler Lake, Kendallville, has been identified as Dwayne Sparkman, 52, Kendallville, according to a release by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division.

WARSAW — What do remote controls, suitcases, tire gauges and garbage cans have in common? According to motivational speaker, Retro Bill, they are all visual metaphors for self-esteem. Retro Bill has been making the rounds of Warsaw Community Schools, speaking at Jefferson and Harrison Elementary Schools Monday, Aug. 24, and at Eisenhower and Washington Elementary …read more.

By TERRY RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library will host its 9th annual Cemetery Walk, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Open to the public free of charge, this living history event is sponsored by the library’s Local History and Genealogy Center. During the …read more.

WARSAW — OrthoWorx has announced that its board of directors has elected Tobias “Toby” Buck, chairman, president, CEO and founder of Paragon Medical, Inc., to serve as board chair. Buck was one of the founding board members of OrthoWorx, and has served the organization in that capacity since 2009. “We greatly appreciate the service and contributions made …read more.

WARSAW — Egg Innovations, an industry leader for more than 25 years in specialty eggs, has elevated the gold standard for the egg industry with a new brand, Blue Sky Family Farms, which became available in major supermarkets across the Midwest on Aug. 15.

KENDALLVILLE — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has released details pertaining to the drowning victim recovered in Bixler Lake, in Kendallville, Tuesday evening.

WARSAW — Three Warsaw Community School Corporation elementary schools are getting the chance to broaden their horizons and create new friendships. Students at Harrison Elementary, Madison Elementary and Jefferson Elementary are welcoming 24 students from Shang Li Primary School located in Hangzhou, China. For a total of four days, eight Chinese students will attend each …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Tickets for “The Marvelous Wondrettes” show at the Civic Theatre are available now. Tickets are $29 for adults, $24 for seniors and $17 for anyone 23 and under.

The Regional Development Authority of northeast Indiana yesterday submitted its proposal for the State of Indiana’s Regional Cities Initiative, which is designed to enhance talent attraction and long-term population growth. OrthoWorx Executive Director Brad Bishop is one of five board members elected to the 11-county Northeast Indiana RDA. Two regions in Indiana will be selected …read more.

WINONA LAKE — As summer comes to a close, the Center for Lakes & Streams is wrapping up a busy season of activity and preparing for another year of K-12 programs, including Lake in the Classroom and Field Day. But here’s what the center has been up to for the last three months: Regular Lake …read more.

By SGT. KIM RILEY Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police Lafayette Post TIPPECANOE COUNTY — The Indiana State Police out of the Lafayette Post are requesting assistance from the public in locating Zachary P. Didier, 25, from the Fort Wayne area. Didier is wanted on two felony warrants for child solicitation, a class C felony, …read more.

The U.S. Patent Office knows it, among other things, as “a helical spring having substantially no lateral force between turns in closed position when no external force is acting … and in which the spring cross section is of a shape which has essentially lower torsional stiffness of a given cross sectional area than a …read more.

WARSAW — InkFreeNews.com continues to prove itself as Kosciusko County’s news leader. It has now reached over 42,000 total page likes. In the last week the Ink Free News Facebook page has had over 41,856 post engagements with a 397,517 posts reach according to our weekly analytics. Analytics also show there has been over 315 …read more.

WARSAW — A missing 15-year-old, Austin Sherburne, Warsaw, has been found and is safe, according to Alisha Sherburne. Austin Sherburne was reported missing Friday evening, Aug. 21, by his parents. He had left the home after an argument with his mother and was to meet with his brother, but failed to arrive. No further details …read more.

A special and brief meeting was held late Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 25, by the Wawasee school board in Syracuse for the main purpose of a budget hearing. The budget process continues to move forward and Tuesday’s meeting was a public hearing, though no public input was given.

While the U.S. Postal Service’s woes might indicate handwritten correspondence is a dying art, fast replaced by electronic messaging, the tradition is still alive and kicking locally.

KENDALLVILLE — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a report of a possible drowning in Bixler Lake in Kendallville. At 5:36 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 25, Noble County Dispatch received a call that witnesses observed a person calling for help while swimming near the southwest side of the lake. Witnesses observed the person go under the water and not resurface.

WARSAW — An informational meeting is set for 7:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at Creighton’s Cozy Egg Cafe, 4217 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, to answer questions about how a lawsuit against Swiss company Syngenta could affect local farmers.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday morning, Aug. 25. Matt Sandy, assistant county planner, presented the new maps, explaining they are set to go into effect Wednesday, Sept. 30 and that they are in compliance with federal regulations. Changes to the maps include several properties that are no longer considered …read more.

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

INDIANA – Gas in Indiana is expected to continue to drop, as AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report shows that prices in the Hoosier state have already fallen 21 cents in the last week. The state is paying an average of $2.74 for regular unleaded. AAA points to the recent unscheduled maintenance at BP’s Whiting Refinery, …read more.

By BETH LAMB Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association Do you like music? Do you like to dance? The Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites the community to join us on the wooden dance floor at the North Webster Community Center, Saturday, Sept. 26. The Center is located on 301 N. Main Street, or SR 13, in North Webster. …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame’s Department of Film, Television and Theatre announces four productions for its 2015/16 theatre season. As the season is tied directly to FTT’s academic program, the department strives for a diversity of period, form, and content and seeks to provide a broad range of artistic opportunities for both FTT majors and …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University’s distinctive Social Work Program, which launches graduates into service-oriented careers in the region and throughout the world, has been reaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education for an additional eight years, through 2023.

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.

ELKHART – This week’s free Lunchtime Live! at the Lerner Theatre features a local foursome with a range from classic rock and roll to contemporary country.

WABASH — Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, and Leonardo da Vinci — even master artists started their careers as art students. Will the next “master artist” be in this generation? Amazingly talented high school students will take part in this exciting exhibit at the Honeywell Center Clark Gallery Aug. 28 through Oct. 5. This exhibit is sponsored by The Cleaning Company.

The Tucker family is no stranger to farming. Leon Tucker and his granddaughter Hannah recently attended the Beef Twilight Tour to share some of the family’s well-earned wisdom on the limousine breed of cattle. The Tucker family have raised beef cattle in Milford since 1959. During a speech for guests of the tour, Leon noted …read more.

WARSAW — Banner Medical broke ground today, Tuesday, Aug. 25, to commence construction on a $6.3 million state-of-the art material processing facility in Warsaw. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer welcomed Mark Redding and the team from Banner Medical as anchor tenants on the newly expanded tech park facility.

At press time, a $25,000 bond the plaintiffs have to pay to indemnify Oakwood Resorts against damage had not been paid. Meanwhile, Oakwood Resorts has moved to comply with the directions outlined in the injunction issued against it Aug. 14.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces SR 19 is scheduled to be resurfaced Monday, Aug. 31, weather permitting. The resurface work will take place in the Town of Mentone, from SR 25 to Etna Street, and in the Town of Etna Green, from West Spring Street to US 30.

A legislative study committee will convene in October to find answers to a problem Indiana is facing with a shortage of newly licensed teachers. But ask Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of the Wawasee Community School Corp., and other administrators, and they likely already know what the committee will find.

WARSAW — Two request for use variances to place an accessory structure with no principle buildings were similar but different. The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals heard both requests Monday evening during its regular meeting. One request was denied, while the other approved.

WARSAW — The parents of Austin Sherburne, Warsaw, are asking the public’s help. Sherburne, 15, was last seen for a few moments Friday afternoon in the Center Lake area. According to his father, Daniel Wisely, Sherburne went to school and returned home. Following a confrontation with his mother, he reportedly left to meet with his …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing And Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce WARSAW — Mark your calendars for the Taste & Trade Expo from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. The event will take place at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center at Grace College, located at 610 Wooster …read more.

CORYDON — In 2010, comedy duo Rhett and Link from YouTube created this hilarious commercial for a local drugstore called Butt Drugs in Corydon. Butt Drugs is a family-owned pharmacy that has been around since 1952.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association PIERCETON — Last month a museum in Copenhagen Denmark experienced the theft of a Rodin (pronounced Row-Dan) sculpture. The bust is called, “The Man With The Broken Nose” (see photo). The thieves brazenly walked through the museum in a dry run about a week before the actual theft, when …read more.

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.

MILFORD — A Milford man was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 23, for alleged sexual misconduct with his minor babysitter. According to an affidavit released by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, Dominic J. Fisher, 32, of 978 E. CR 900N, Milford, is alleged with two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor between 14 and 16 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle accident Saturday, Aug. 22, ending in one fatality.
Officers responded at 4:18 p.m. to the intersection of US 6 and SR 13 in Syracuse and found Jeffrey Smith, 56, North Webster, suffering from a chest laceration and head injury after striking an SUV operated by Richard Eastman, 75, Roanoke, Ill.

CLAYPOOL — A Claypool couple is safe after an early Saturday morning fire caused damage to their home. According to Claypool Fire Chief Bob Haines, the call went out around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 that fire had broken out at the home of Daniel and Leanna Louvier, 301 S. Main St., Claypool. Firefighters from Claypool, Silver Lake …read more.

UPDATE: Lassus has reopened the storefront and is available to customers at this time.    WARSAW — A local gas station has closed after a vehicle struck into the structure, causing structural damage that compromised the integrity of the building. According to an accident report filed by Warsaw Police Department, at 11:11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. …read more.

[weaver_youtube -B6TxlYstAg rel=0]   SYRACUSE — Laurie Hardie and the Levinson-LaBrosse Family were honored for their dedication to Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. Both were presented with the annual Cattail Awards. The awards were presented Saturday morning during the annual WACF Breakfast meeting. The Cattail Award honors those who are dedicated in various ways to the …read more.

SYRACUSE — A “lakeside gathering” to share and hear more about the Riley Children’s Hospital and Riley Children’s Foundation was held at the Mike and Rebecca Kubacki home Saturday evening on Syracuse Lake.

LEES BURG — The seventh annual Tom Farms Appreciation event was held Thursday at the family operation facility on Harper Road, Leesburg. Approximately 440 family, friends, neighbors, those from the industry, suppliers to the farm, landlords and any one in a relation with Tom Farms, gathered in a large pole barn decorated for the evening.

SILVER LAKE — Area farmers and members of the public congregated at the Conley Cattle Farm for the 18th annual Beef Twilight Tour. The event was held Saturday, Aug. 22, and offered entertainment and information centered around the limousine breed and the history of the Conley Cattle Farm. Legacy was a strong component of the …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Left camp at 9 o’clock. Rained all last night. Bad roads, slavish traveling today. Snowed all day, stalled several times … Traveled 10 miles. Private Albert S. Underwood of Parke County wrote those words on Jan. 18, 1864, as he moved south toward Tennessee with the 9th battery, Indiana Light Artillery, during …read more.

The upcoming 2015 Indiana Suicide Conference – “Journey from Hopelessness to Health” – will be held at Grace College’s Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. The conference will feature keynote speakers, Eric Hipple and Dr. Phil Rogers, an intervention panel presentation, multiple break out workshop sessions and over …read more.

  Emergency personnel are currently responding to a residential fire located at 301 S. Main St., Claypool. All occupants are reportedly out of the structure. Though assistance was called for from Warsaw and Silver Lake Fire Departments, the fire was extinguished quickly. The fire occurred in a two story residence just down the street from …read more.

WARSAW — A supplemental agreement in the engineering for the Husky Trail Roadway Improvement Project was approved Friday by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety. The agreement is to incorporate a roundabout type intersection at Husky Trail and Mariners Drive. The addition of a roundabout will add $66,750 to the design services. While …read more.

[vimeo https://vimeo.com/86093274] As a child, Syracuse native Brock Boyts had living, breathing toys — or at least he was convinced he did. Making believe his Ninja Turtles and Star Wars figures were real, Boyts would try to catch his toys moving when he left the room — a task he admits “didn’t work out so …read more.

The Bulldogs, 50s and 60s Rock ‘n’ Roll are returning to Warsaw in October.

INDIANAPOLIS — Avis Gunter was recognized as a 2015 honoree for the 3rd District at the 34th Annual “Tribute to Women” Dinner hosted by the Indiana Federation of Republican Women on Friday, Aug. 7, at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. Avis is a member of the Kosciusko County Republican Women’s Club.

MUNSTER — A massive hit on Broadway, playing over 1,500 hysterical performances seen by more than two million people, Monty Python’s Spamalot continues Theatre at the Center’s exceptional 25th anniversary season.

WABASH — “The Arts: They’re Electrifying!” is the theme for the 2015 Kid-O-Rama Festival at the Honeywell Center taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory is responding to a report of a gas leak, 3000 N. Airport Road, Warsaw. Fire officials are on scene and NIPSCO has been contacted.

By JARED AMBROSE Business Development, Kosciusko Community Hospital Warsaw — Kosciusko Community Hospital employees will be showing their support for community safety and health education at this year’s Family Safety Day. The event 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Central Park and Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw. Fire Chief Mike Brubaker says, “Keeping members of …read more.

Several cases on the agenda at the regular meeting of Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, Aug. 20, were approved. An exception and a variance for Oakwood Resort were tabled.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has just finished training and issuing Naloxone, also known by the brand name “Narcan” to its deputies. This lifesaving drug rapidly reverses heroin and other opioid overdoses.

WARSAW — The county is two steps closer to being able to issue bonds for the Co-op tax increment financing district after the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission and the Kosciusko County Council approved a bond resolution. The redevelopment commission met in special session at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. Rob Zeldenrust, representing the co-op, visited and spoke …read more.

WARSAW — The driver of an ATV that seriously injured Shyloh H. Hoy, 34, East Prairie Street, Leesburg, on July 5, has been arrested on three charges stemming from the accident. David M. Gregory, 39, 53 EMS D22 Lane, Syracuse, has been arrested on initial charges of causing serious bodily injury while operating a motor …read more.

By AMANDA ZAMBRANO Master Gardener Intern Long about August my whole landscape begins to look a little tired. My mulched areas are thinning and weeds are popping up. Things are getting a bit leggy and overgrown. The bloom is off most of my June and July blooming plants. It just looks a bit worn out. …read more.

WARSAW — What do you have planned for your family on Saturday, Sept. 12? What if you could tell the kids they will performing surgery for the first time, flying through the air on a zip line, or looking down at Center Lake from 50 feet high?

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department recently welcomed their newest officer, K-9 Bubka. He is a 2-year-old male, English Cocker Spaniel, who was born in the United Kingdom in January 2013.

North Webster The Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Sunset and moonlight cruise Pierceton The Post Sum of 3, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 The Random Play, 9:30 p.m. Saturday Aug. 22 Syracuse The Pier and Back Porch at Oakwood Charlie Rocket, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 Bello Spark, 8 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

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

Kosciusko County Republicans met tonight, Aug. 19, to hold a caucus for the Kosciusko County Surveyor position. The caucus was held as a result of the recent resignation of former county surveyor Richard Kemper, effective Aug. 14. Two candidates submitted a declaration of candidacy with the Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Randall Girod. Kosciusko County Counsel …read more.

ELKHART — A showing of the romantic-comedy “Safety Last!” will be part of the Silent Movie Experience on Friday night, Aug. 21, at the historic Lerner Theatre. The 7:30 p.m. event begins with a concert by guest performer Brett Valliant, who will play The Lerner’s restored 1924 Kimball organ. Valliant also will provide the score …read more.