PIERCETON — A Pierceton Republican Town Convention will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, for the purpose of nominating a Republican for town clerk/treasurer. The convention will be held in the Pierceton Town Hall. Only Republican registered voters of the town of Pierceton are eligible to vote and must be personally present in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Drug court “saved my life period. I am the most grateful person. By all rights I should have been locked up for a long time,” beamed Kent Holden, the first graduate of Kosciusko County’s Drug Court. Holden graduated from the program Monday, Aug. 10. He was the first participant and jokingly labeled …read more.

MENTONE — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board of Trustees is faced with a difficult decision as members contemplate a new food allergy policy. The policy was a major topic of discussion at the regular meeting, held Monday, Aug. 10, at Mentone Elementary School. Because of the dangers of peanut allergies, the board is contemplating going …read more.

WARSAW — The regular monthly  meeting of the Warsaw Airport Authority, scheduled for 5:15 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 11, has been cancelled, due to the lack of a quorum. The next meeting of the authority will be Tuesday, Sept. 14.

WARSAW — A revision of the city’s flood plain ordinance, required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, was approved Monday evening, Aug. 10, by Warsaw Plan Commission members. The ordinance will now go to the Warsaw Common Council on Aug. 17 for final approval. Jeremy Skinner, city planner, had noted in previous meetings the document …read more.

WARSAW — OrthoWorx announced today the launch of the OrthoWorx Future Orthopedic Resources Gap Evaluation  Study, which will serve as a cornerstone for OrthoWorx talent and workforce development plans, working with its University/Industry Advisory Board. The study is now underway and is expected to be completed by the end of October. Ensuring that Indiana universities …read more.

WARSAW — The skies will be busy over Warsaw this weekend as the annual air show flies into the Warsaw Municipal Airport Friday, Aug. 14, through Sunday, Aug. 16. The show takes off from 1-10 p.m. Friday, with plane rides, a car show, car-airplane races, a model aircraft show, the Canadian Harvards Aerobatic Team, a …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Police and Fire and Syracuse EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident today at the intersection of South Higbee Street and West Section Street in Milford.
The accident occurred around 4:45 p.m.

North Webster Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Mermaid Festival Grounds it was announced at the general meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Monday, Aug. 10.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department have reported the trash truck fire on Heritage Lane, late this morning was not a meth lab.

WARSAW — The identity of the individual found unresponsive int he water on Little Chapman Lake on July 29 has been identified as Michael Cox from Japan. Cox is formally from the Marion area.

LEESBURG — There is still time to send in reservations for the annual Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County’s annual gala event. This year it will be a masquerade ball starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The event will be held at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club and guests are invited to dress up for …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County residents are invited to a Patriot Day Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. The ceremony will be held at Central Park, Warsaw. The ceremony will remember the ones lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and the ones that continue to serve locally. The event will be hosted …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the historic Kosciusko Circuit Court chambers, Kosciusko County Courthouse, Warsaw for the purpose of filling the vacancy of county coroner Michael Wilson. Wilson submitted his resignation effective Aug. 30. He will be taking …read more.

Police have been called to the scene and of a possible meth lab on Heritage Lane.

They are indispensable to our food supply, live in highly organized societies and, according to Albert Einstein, if they leave us, mankind will be extinct within four years. Honeybees are honored annually on World Honey Bee Day, the third Saturday of August. Honeybees live in astoundingly organized colonies, with the typical hive consisting of 60,000 …read more.

[weaver_youtube QDpBjL7_DKc rel=0]   WARSAW — A former Habitat for Humanity home, has been rehabilitated for John and Londa Lewis. This is a dream come true for the couple. The home, located at Eagle and Logan Streets, was dedicated Saturday morning, presenting the couple with a family Bible and keys to their new home. They, …read more.

[weaver_youtube iDQhOFynyFw rel=0]   SYRACUSE — Richard Green, Syracuse, was the latest resident to receive the Wawasee Property Owner’s Association’s Chief Award presented at its annual meeting. The meeting was held Saturday evening, Aug 8, at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Educational Center, Syracuse. Green, who was present with his wife, Sandy and son and …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Ask historians to name Indiana’s greatest governor, and most will answer: Oliver P. Morton. He was the first governor born on Hoosier soil. He played a critical role during the Civil War backing the policies of President Abraham Lincoln and supplying troops for the Union Army. He was driven more by principle …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying both female subjects shown in the photograph. The pictured subjects are of interest to the Warsaw Police Department in a case where a wallet was stolen inside a local business.

BURKET — Burket United Methodist Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary with an open house from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Pastor Gary Loy and congregation invite past parishioners and the public to come and enjoy free hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, lemonade and ice tea.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department NAPPANEE- Officers from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a paraglider that had crashed into a cornfield west of 71182 CR 9 in Nappanee, Friday evening, Aug. 7. The pilot, who was identified as 29-year-old Seth Hochstetler of Nappanee, was found approximately …read more.

[weaver_youtube J2fhNNjXInE rel=0]   WARSAW — It was a win, win situation for all involved in Friday evening’s First Friday event downtown Warsaw. Not only were there vehicles of all makes and models, but just a few blocks away was the Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department’s Family Fun Carnival. Free shuttles were provided by a …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker on the left, are shown with new WPD Officer Samuel Weaver and his family, wife Tarah Weaver, holding daughter Rowen. Daughter Kinley is shown standing in front. WARSAW — One of the favorite tasks Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer enjoys, is the swearing in of a new …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw will be going paperless, a little at a time, in regards to board packets for the Board of Works an Common Council meeting. Other city boards may follow at a later time. The city will also have its own mobile application. During the Friday, Aug. 7, Board of Public …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Millions of particles of comet dust are bombarding the atmosphere, putting on a spectacular nighttime show. According to NASA, the annual Perseid meteor shower is currently at its peak, with 50 to 100 meteors per hour visible. The best viewing would be from a spot with as little artificial light as possible. Viewing time is from 10 …read more.

WARSAW — Engines will be revving up for Warsaw’s August First Friday. “Monkeyin’ Around With The Cruisers” will offer something for both young and old as the annual Baker Youth Club car show and silent auction takes place around the courthouse square. The silent auction items are numerous and sure to have something to tempt …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY, Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the Family Carnival, an event for the entire family, from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, in Central Park. Enjoy children’s entertainment, games, activities, face painting, a dunk tank and more. Also, sign-up the kids …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board meeting Thursday, Aug. 6, was largely spent ironing out wrinkles in its billing process. Jennifer Ransbottom of Jones Petrie Rafinski Corporation, the firm handling LRSD billing, was on hand to assist with what Treasurer Mike DeWald called, “the new world that we live in.” Ransbottom reported …read more.

WARSAW — Beaman Home leaders are seeking the community’s help finalizing the campaign to build the two-story emergency shelter on the west end of their new outreach center at 603 N. Parker St. Funds have been raised to construct the exterior walls of the Shelter and extended reception area. The final push is on to finish funding for the inside of the addition.

SYRACUSE — A number of motorist who travel the eastern portion of the county, in the Lake Wawasee area, have voiced concern and disapproval of the numerous railroad crossings closed from Syracuse to Cromwell. Contact was made with CSX inquiring about the crossing work.

PHILADELPHIA – A hip replacement patient is suing an orthopedic device manufacturer and its parent corporations claiming liability for an alleged 2014 surgical product failure. Anthony Kinard of York sued DePuy Orthopedics Inc. of Warsaw; Depuy Inc. of Delaware; Johnson & Johnson International of Delaware; and Johnson & Johnson of Brunswick, N.J.; in the U.S. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A short meeting was held at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Kosciusko County Courthouse, wherein the county commissioners voted to expedite a plan to partner with North Central Co-op in order to install fiber optics at their facility in Mentone. The Indiana Fiber Network will be working on the project, and …read more.

Wawasee Community School Corp. welcomed 18 new teachers and staff for the 2015-16 school year during orientation the week of Aug. 3.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation announces Deatsman Grain Farms, Leesburg, has joined the list of grain elevators that accept gifts of grain on behalf of the Community Foundation.

Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill Chris Cage Karaoke, 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 DJ dance party, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 North Webster The Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, noon, Saturday, April 8. This will be the American Legion Post 253’s Kay’s Cruise for Cancer. A pontoon flotilla will follow and proceeds will go to cancer …read more.

SYRACUSE —Mike Schmidt, principal at Wawasee High School, announced counseling services will be available for staff and students the first day of school Tuesday, Aug. 11. Christopher David Prater, struck and killed by a train Thursday morning, would have been a senior at Wawasee High School this year. Related: Pedestrian Identified In Syracuse Train Accident.

WARSAW — Have you thought about attending an event, but just couldn’t make it, or wish you had photos to remember that event? Did you attend the D.A.R.E. graduation but the photos didn’t come out? Ink Free News possibly has the photo you are looking for?

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is encouraging Hoosiers to register to vote to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. The act was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on Aug. 6, 1965.

WARSAW — Two individuals involved in walking into a home and attacking that occupant are behind bars.

By RENATA ROBINSON Executive director, Manchester Main Street NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Main Street is hosting the third annual Eel River Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, in the Eel River Gardens, located at the intersection of Main Street and Market Street, downtown North Manchester. The art fair will feature …read more.

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener A flower is born, lives out its life and dies. It makes seeds or dust for the next generation of flowers. Some flowers bear fruit or leaves that we may eat holding nutrients that feed or heal our bodies. The reason to remove the “deadhead:” it is the proper …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission held its monthly meeting today, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. Fourteen renewals were on the agenda for the meeting, and the commission approved all renewals on the agenda. Each of the following renewals were approved with a single motion: SS Lillypad II, Syracuse; Beef’s Booze Barn, Syracuse; …read more.

SYRACUSE — Christopher David Prater, 17, Syracuse, was struck and killed this morning by a train in northern Kosciusko County.
Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson stated Prater was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a westbound CSX freight train en route to Chicago.

By CHRIS WILLIAMS Director, Community Relations Anderson University ANDERSON — Christian contemporary band Sidewalk Prophets announced its album release concert for “Something Different” will take place at Anderson University at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in Reardon Auditorium with reserved seating available through Ticketmaster or the Reardon box office, (765) 641-4140. Doors open at 6:30 …read more.

By DANIEL ROSS Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne FORT WAYNE — The seventh annual Taste of the Arts is set for 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at 300 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Taste of the Arts features music, dance, fine arts, theatre, film, crafts, culture, history and local restaurant food. …read more.

From a previously donated refrigerator that won’t fit through the door to wrapping up its open house, the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board addressed several moving-related topics at its regular meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5.

SYRACUSE — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Syracuse Police and Turkey Creek Fire and EMS responded to the call of a pedestrian struck by a train around 7 a.m. this morning.

WARSAW — Additional unlimited parking for employees of downtown businesses and residents will soon be available. Members of the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission voted to remove12 spaces from the reserved parking area in the city parking lot and make them unlimited parking at today’s meeting, Aug. 5. Dana Hewitt, parking control officer, checked on the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Syracuse Police, Turkey Creek/Syracuse Fire Department are responding to a train/pedestrian accident, east of Syracuse in the area of Cornelius Road.

It was a busy day out at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds as Combined Community Services hosted their 20th annual Tools for School event.

The Cole Porter songs in “Anything Goes” will thrill audiences who attend the musical now on stage at Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre in Nappanee. Both director Jeremy Littljohn and musical director Travis Smith have pulled out all the stops to make this production one that theatregoers will be talking about for a long time.

WARSAW — State and federal mandated revisions to Kosciusko County’s flood control ordinance are a step closer to final adoption. During its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 5, in Warsaw, the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission recommended approval of the revisions.

WARSAW — No major injuries were reported in a three-car accident that happened earlier today at the intersection of Center Street and Scott Street, Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the call around 11:43 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. Driver Jane A. Leasure, 61, Warsaw had been stopped at a red light, with …read more.

By JESSICA FLORES Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library Nappanee Public Library news and events this week: Nappanee’s ‘Movies in the Park’ series continues with a showing of “Back to the Future” at West Side Park on 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, family and friends to watch this 1985 sci-fi adventure starring …read more.

WARSAW — Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located on Scott and Center streets. Three vehicles are believed to be involved.

By ELIZABETH MCKINLEY Recreation Director WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the Family Carnival, an event for the entire family, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Friday Aug. 7,  in Central Park. Enjoy children’s entertainment, games, activities, face painting, a dunk tank and more! Also, sign-up the kids for the Penguin …read more.

WARSAW — Bob Jarboe wants to talk about death. The retired pastor, and current spiritual counsellor, is starting a forum to do just that: a local Death Cafe. At a Death Cafe — a movement across the nation — people, often strangers, gather to eat, drink and discuss death. The objective is to increase awareness …read more.

By HAYLEY BEAUCHAMP Honeywell Center Communications Manager WABASH — American Idol season 10 winner Scotty McCreery will perform at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. McCreery blends traditional and contemporary country on his second, number-one debuting album, “See You Tonight.” The opening act will be “SmithField,” consisting of singer/songwriters from Texas: Jennifer …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — At 9 a.m. Aug. 22 Peabody Retirement Community will host a once-in-a-lifetime live auction of more than 300 lots of fine antiques—from classic copper weathervanes, to original Hummel figurines dating back to the 1930s, to impressive pieces of classic furniture and crystal—to support endowments at the community.

By Meggan Fink Member, Pillars of Elkhart Elkhart — As those ‘dog days of summer’ approach, the Pillars of Elkhart are helping the community survive the heat and reality of back-to-school with an evening of live music, food and family and pet-friendly fun. Pillars of Elkhart are hosting the fifth annual ‘Dog Daze of Summer’ …read more.

New student and freshman orientation for Wawasee High School will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in the high school auditorium.

SOUTH BEND — The Conexus Indiana North Central Regional Logistics Council today released its regional logistics strategic plan that details long-term infrastructure, public policy and talent development priorities to grow the logistics industry and the economy in the seven-county region. Among those counties was Kosciusko. According to a press release, in developing Ensuring Connection to …read more.

ELKHART — Young Company will present, “Love’s Labors Lost,” a comedy by William Shakespeare, set for 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Wellfield Botanical Gardens, 1011 North Main St., Elkhart. The gates open at 6 p.m. and admission is free. For more information, click here or call (574) 266-2006.

Replacement of the tornado siren at Warsaw-Wane Township Fire Station 2, and replacement of the roof at that same station, was approved by members of the WWTF Protection Territory board Tuesday evening, Aug. 4.

WARSAW — At approximately 12:07 a.m. today, Aug. 5, Warsaw Police responded to Lot 46 at Shamrock Mobile Home Park, on the north side of Warsaw, for a subject with a knife. Lucas Pierce has been booked on the following felony charges: Aggravated battery; intimidation with a deadly weapon; criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon; and criminal mischief. He was also served with a warrant for public intoxication.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory responded to a boat on fire Tuesday evening, Aug. 4, on Syracuse Lake. At 5:57 p.m., firefighters received the call and were able to extinguish the fire in about five minutes.

By WILL DAWSON Wagon Wheel Theatre WARSAW – Produced nationally and internationally, “Little Women” has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage. The March sisters’ timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. The original …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department SYRACUSE — A Noble County man, who was sought by law officers throughout northeast Indiana, was taken into custody Tuesday in northern Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with officers from the Syracuse Police Department, responded yesterday afternoon to the location of …read more.

[weaver_youtube o1-BWGlVRt0 rel=0] ETNA GREEN — A Bourbon woman was listed as stable after a dump truck crushed the driver’s side of her car, trapping her inside. Her survival has been called, “nothing short of a miracle.” The call went through at 7:26 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 that a dump truck had overturned onto a …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer introduced his new appointment for fire chief of the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory at its monthly meeting today, Tuesday, Aug. 4. Mike Wilson was appointed to succeed Mike Brubaker as chief. Wilson previously served on the Warsaw Fire Department for almost 21 years as assistant chief and fire …read more.

Citizens of North Webster will not be choosing a town clerk-treasurer or council members in November. Because only one candidate will be running for each office, the Kosciusko County Clerk has decreed no election will need to be held according to Indiana law and the deadline for filing for office has past.

PIERCETON — Papa Jack’s BBQ Bash is set for 7p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in the old train depot, 115 E. Market St., Pierceton. Admission is a $25 donation and proceeds will go to the Matty’s Vision foundation to provide instruments and musical opportunities for the visually impaired, in honor of Hall of Fame steel guitarist, …read more.

Scheduling conflicts kept the Syracuse Parks Foundation board members away from the monthly meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. The meeting was cancelled due to a lack of members need to fulfill the assembly quorum.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Performing Arts Center is holding the Student Choreography Showcase this week to raise money for the Community Closet. The Class Act Dance Troupe performs year-round in the Warsaw area, but for the first time, they are holding an entirely not-for-profit performance. The dance will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski has announced the upcoming dates for her Get Regulation Out of the Way tour. She will be traveling in order to hear from farmers, business owners and manufacturers about how federal regulations have impacted their business.

(Photo by Keith Knepp) WARSAW — Stanley L. Geese, 46, East Dove Lane, Milford, complained of pain to the back after his motorcycle struck a deer on SR 15, Saturday evening, Aug. 1. The accident occurred at 9:19 p.m. on North SR 15, north of West CR 400N, Warsaw. He was flown from the scene …read more.

MENTONE — Wrecker services, town employees and police policies were all major topics of discussion at the regular meeting of the Mentone Town Council Monday evening, Aug. 3. Council member Jill Gross noted that there had been a formal complaint registered against the Mentone Police Department and that the complaint was being investigated. “We’ve asked for a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Julie S. Crosley, 57, West Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw, complained of pain to the shoulder following a two-vehicle accident at 12:14 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. The accident was on East Winona Avenue, west of Lakeview Drive. Crosley was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Winona Lake Police report Crosley was leaving the Dairy …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County was the recipient of a donation of over $300 from the Wahoo Softball Slugfest Tournament. Along with donations from individuals and umpires from the event, for every run scored, $1 was donated by the Wahoo Softball to the Cancer Care Fund.

FORT WAYNE — Auditions for “A Christmas Story, The Musical,” are set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Arts United Center, 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Enter from the rear of the building, using the glass doors to the green room; arrive early to check in and fill out an audition form. Callbacks …read more.

Milford’s Town Council will remain as is, at least until the 2016 elections.

WARSAW — The Multi-Township Emergency Medical Service has now become Lutheran EMS Kosciusko, effective Aug. 1. While the clinical services provided will remain the same, the ambulances will soon have a new look reflecting their new name and logo. EMS Services will continue under the leadership of Scott Sigerfoos, EMS director. Sigerfoos and members of …read more.

WARSAW — An ordinance amending the city code regarding disbursement of buy money used by police and a tax abatement application from Redwood IT, LLC, received approval by the Warsaw Common Council Monday evening.

By LIZ MCKINLEY, Warsaw Parks And Recreation Department WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present free Water Play Day in Central Park, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, for kids ages 6 to 12. Guests are asked to meet at West picnic …read more.

WARSAW — Getting a 10-minute late start, due to a lack of quorum, Warsaw Common Council took its first look at the 2016 budget proposals for not-for-profits and four city departments. Not-for-profit requests totaling $206,000 were received from Kosciusko Community Senior Services, Animal Welfare League, City County Athletic Complex, Kosciusko Area Bus Service, Warsaw Community …read more.

WARSAW — Boys ages 12 to 21 are learning what builds the fiber of a man through a new local program. DeMolay, a relatively new program in the county, encourages young men to develop leadership skills and a sense of independence while fostering a spirit of brotherhood. The new chapter meets weekly at the Warsaw …read more.

CSX Railroad crossing closures at Bishop Road and East Wawasee Drive near Syracuse will affect bus routes at least for a couple of days for the Wawasee Community School Corp.

[weaver_youtube o1-BWGlVRt0 rel=0]   Etna Green and Warsaw/Wayne Township fire departments have been called to an accident on Old US 30 and Beech Road, just west of the Kosciusko/Marshall County Line. The accident reportedly involves a dump truck and vehicle. Emergency crews are still working to extricate the driver of the passenger vehicle while a …read more.

[weaver_youtube IT_6n0EPo7s rel=0]   WARSAW — Men and women from around the northeastern portion of the state, who are in the Indiana Guard Reserve 1st Brigade, came to Warsaw in mid-July for a drill to establish a COMMEX with four other state defense forces. But the morning wasn’t just radio communications. A handful of potential …read more.

[weaver_youtube fERKZT-MA6E rel=8]   UPDATE: Larry W. Sidwell, 53, Anderson, is in critical condition after his Harley Davidson motorcycle collided with a van at 2:13 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at SR 13 and CR 500E. Sidwell was airlifted from the scene by helicopter and transported to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, with severe head and internal …read more.

By MEGGAN FINK, Pillars of Elkhart ELKHART — As those ‘dog days of summer’ approach, the Pillars of Elkhart are helping the community survive the heat and reality of back-to-school with an evening of live music, food and family and pet friendly fun. Pillars of Elkhart are hosting the fifth Annual ‘Dog Daze of Summer’ …read more.

WARSAW — The Deer Task Force is looking for archers this year to participate in their deer reduction program. The program was designed to control deer overpopulation inside city limits and aims to aid the residents of Warsaw by doing so. This year, the task force will only be accepting veteran Deer Task Force archers …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. WARSAW — The Warsaw Elks Lodge recently presented the Kosciusko County Community Foundation with a check for $1,100 from the proceeds of their Ninth Annual Jimmy Baker Memorial Diabetes Fund golf outing. The gift will support the Jimmy Baker Memorial Diabetes Fund, which was established by the …read more.

PIERCETON — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces SR 13/East Main Street, between East Keith Street and Market Street in Pierceton, is scheduled to close at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10. The road will be closed to allow Chicago, Fort Wayne & Eastern Railroad to rebuild the railroad crossing. The official state detour is US …read more.

WARSAW — Local 4-H members are state fair-ready with their projects. Below is a listing of some of the many projects not previously mentioned that will head to Indianapolis this month.. Floriculture — Ashley Fugate, grade10, level D, centerpiece; Morgan Smith, grade 7-9, level C, combination or European planter Aerospace — Jack Collins, grade 6-8 …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located in front of Dairy Queen in Warsaw. According to officials, no one was injured at the scene. The accident involved two vehicles.

WARSAW — The Pike Lake public boat ramp will be closing on Aug. 17, but only for approximately two weeks. Indiana Department of Natural Resources will be constructing a new handicap accessible pier and public boat ramp on Pike Lake. The existing ramp will be closed during this time due to construction. The new ramp …read more.

MILFORD — Gain insight into how to keep your farm prospering through the ups and downs. Be prepared for change. Be ready for what’s coming down the pipeline. Indiana-area growers are invited to TruHorizons’ first Precision Technology Day, titled The Resilient Farmer. The event, being held Aug. 5, at trial plots near Milford, will focus …read more.

David Eby and staff have done more flights over the local Kosciusko community than usual lately. Children aren’t the only ones who stare in awe as the yellow planes dip low — an astonishing 10 to 15 feet above the crops.