For most of their history, lighthouses (celebrated nationally every Aug. 7) were not houses. At the very beginning, they weren’t even buildings. Nature periodically provided the first nighttime navigational landmarks in the form of glowing volcanoes. The first man-made lighthouse was the tallest ever built. The Pharos of Alexandria, Egypt, a 450-foot tower completed about …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 2 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, for Kosciusko and surrounding counties.

BREAKING: Emergency personnel are currently responding to a reported motorcycle accident located in the area of SR 15 and CR 400N in Leesburg. According to a reporter from the scene, the accident involved a single vehicle, identified as a motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle is being flown to Lutheran Hospital by air ambulance due …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Lake Association met for a productive morning discussion at the Syracuse Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 1.
Beginning at 8 a.m., Carla McLain and Bill Trame greeted guests at the door and welcomed them in for a warm breakfast and coffee. As Syracuse residents mingled and ate, the room quickly began to fill. Presentations began at 8:40 a.m.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation met for their final Lake Talks & Eats of the summer today, Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Education Center.
Following a potluck breakfast and coffee, WACF board member Diana Castell introduced the two speakers, Jim Donahoe, owner of Aquatic Weed Control, and Rod Edgell from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

CROMWELL — Around 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Aug. 1, local fire departments began fighting a house fire near the intersection of SR 5 and CR 200N in Cromwell. Albion Fire Department, Sparta Township Fire Department (Cromwell), Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory (Syracuse), North Webster Fire Department and Perry Township Fire Department (Ligonier) each dispatched equipment and firefighters to …read more.

By MINDY MCCLURE TCC Northern Indiana Sales Market Manager WARSAW — Residents in Warsaw are about to benefit from a national backpack giveaway campaign. TCC, the largest Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer in the U.S., announced it will donate 100,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children through its annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. Since 2013, …read more.

By FIRST SGT. CHAD HILL, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public of a scam that has moved to the community again and involves people claiming to be from the IRS. Deputies are investigating a phone scam involving callers who impersonate Internal Revenue Service representatives and demand immediate payments …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Conservation Officers announce the temporary speed restriction has been lifted immediately for motorboats on Lake Wawasee. Hazardous high water conditions no longer exist on this lake. DNR Director Cameron Clark has removed an emergency order that had restricted speed. Indiana Conservation Officers remind those on the water to wear a life jacket …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Tonight, eyes will turn to the sky to witness an event that happens only once in a blue moon — literally. According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration website, a blue moon does not appear blue. Rather, the colorful nickname has been attached to the second full moon to occur within a …read more.

In a letter sent earlier this week to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack, Governor Mike Pence requested a secretarial disaster declaration for 53 of Indiana’s 92 counties due to crop damage and losses caused by flooding and excessive rain since May 1 of this year. Kosciusko County was amongst the 53 counties requested …read more.

By Lt. Kip Shuter, Warsaw Police Department Recently, the Warsaw Police Department Dive Team was the recipient of several community grants to obtain new dive equipment to better serve our community in a water emergency. Grant funds were obtained from the K21 Health Foundation, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, and from the Kosciusko REMC Operation Round-Up …read more.

There is no denying meth, drug use and substance abuse are increasingly detrimental problems in the Kosciusko community. This week alone, approximately 36 individuals were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail on drug or alcohol related charges. In addition, Kosciusko has been ranked third for highest occurrences of meth labs by Indiana State Police within …read more.

Milford Lizard’s Bar and Grill •Chris Cage Karaoke, 10 p.m. Friday, July 31 •He Said, She Said, 10 p.m. Saturday, July 31 North Webster The Dixie Boat Cap’n Bob, 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, sunset and moonlight cruises Pierceton The Post Moonshine Alibi, 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 31; country rock music Syracuse The Frog Tavern …read more.

By ALYSSA RICHARDSON AND AMANDA MCFARLAND Staff Writers WINONA LAKE — After 19 years as part of the Winona Lake community, a popular local event is seeking a new location to call home. Recent changes in Grace College’s curriculum and use of the Rodeheaver Auditorium have made it impossible for the festival to continue on …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society encourages guests to visit, “You Are There 1939: Healing Bodies, Changing Minds” before it closes on Saturday, Aug. 6. The Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, home of the IHS and the Indiana Experience, is located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis. While offering essential access …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — This week’s Crime Stoppers crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department would like the community’s assistance in locating two stolen golf carts. Between July 26, and July 29, the sheriff’s department took two reports of stolen golf carts from the areas …read more.

Kosciusko County officers arrested a Warsaw man yesterday on charges of dealing heroin. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and Drug Task Force officers arrested Steven Paul Gasaway, 25, Warsaw, on preliminary charges of dealing a Schedule I, II, III, controlled substance. Gasaway was taken in the custody without incident Friday afternoon during a traffic stop, and …read more.

BURKET — Every now and then, a life comes along that leaves a lasting impression, even after the person is gone. Such a life ended tragically on April 17, when Kurt Miller, 17, of rural Burket, passed away following a garden tractor accident. Miller’s mother, Melinda Miller, described him as someone who was always there …read more.

By AMANDA ZAMBRANO Master Gardener Intern If you are enjoying an abundance of fresh produce from your garden right now, you’re probably dreading winter and a return to canned and frozen varieties. That doesn’t have to be your fate this winter. If you’re a die-hard gardener, winter gardening is possible, even this far north. Mid-August …read more.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” is currently on stage at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts in Warsaw.

[weaver_youtube ahaI-JVDvqw rel=0] Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck shows his cat-loving side in a humorous new commercial for DirecTV. Luck appears in one of the satellite TV provider’s ad spots in a style made popular last year by Rob Lowe. The QB is first seen sitting in a roomful of people watching NFL games on TV …read more.

FORT WAYNE — A select variety of specialty beers will be creatively paired with a gourmet menu at the annual “A Toast to Life: Specialty Beer & Food Pairing Dinner for Hospice Home” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept., at Club Soda. Enjoy a six-course menu specially created by Club Soda to complement …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Wednesday, July 29, for its new location, which is shares with Syracuse-Wawasee Trails, at 108 E. Main St., Syracuse, in the former Leisure Pool building.

By LORI TILDEN, Assistant To The Superintendent Warsaw Community School Corporation, Warsaw Community High School and Warsaw Area Career Center would like to welcome all incoming freshmen students and parents to freshmen orientation from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday Aug. 6. Guests may enter the building through the Performing Arts Center. Students and parents will …read more.

  WARSAW — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a death that occurred on Little Chapman Lake. Around 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a person unresponsive in the water on Little Chapman Lake. Initial reports indicate that an adult male was swimming from a boat with a family member. The family member …read more.

By TONY CIRIELLO, Syracuse Police Department Chief SYRACUSE — At approximately 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Syracuse Police Department was dispatched to a possible fight in 1400 block of South Harkless Drive. Upon the arrival of officers, it was determined that a man and woman had been walking south on Harkless when they were approached …read more.

WARSAW — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a possible drowning at Little Chapman Lake in the area of Loziers Mobile Home Park, near C23 Lane.  

WARSAW — The final beam in Parkview Hospital’s new Warsaw location is in place, completing yet another phase of the construction of the 86,000 square-foot facility. Representatives from Parkview and the local community gathered at noon Wednesday July 29, to witness as a large crane hoisted the beam in place, completing yet another phase in …read more.

Even though sometimes on Rain Day (July 29 each year) we want to shake our fist at the sky and shout, “Enough, already!” the fact is we humans need rain to survive. We require not just stationary water (97 percent of the world’s supply is undrinkable salt water), but the whole hydrologic cycle, including evaporation, …read more.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Though official reports from police stated Crosson is an assistant soccer coach at Whitko Middle School, according to Steve Clayson, Superintendent of Whitko School Corporation, though Crosson did assist the coach, he did so on his own volition. Crosson was not employed directly by the school, but was instead a member of the …read more.

Local Moose Lodge #1423 from Warsaw recently provided the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department with several stuffed animals as part of their “Mooseheart Program”. Warsaw Moose Lodge Governor Jeff Rose explained that the Mooseheart Program is a national service program, established by Moose International, that supplies stuffed “moose” dolls for children involved in traumatic situations or …read more.

MILFORD — Price Auto Repair in Milford is busy cleaning up this morning following damage caused by a fire Tuesday night, July 28. Milford Fire Department responded to the blaze late last night.

At 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, the final WACF Lake Talk & Eats for 2015 will highlight invasive species in and out of the lake.

WARSAW — “It will be a great show this year,” said Nick King, manager of the Warsaw Municipal Airport about this year’s Air Show of Warsaw, Aug. 14-16. Times are 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Gates will open at 7 a.m. Saturday. A balloon launch will …read more.

A special Wawasee school board meeting was held the evening of Tuesday, July 28, in Syracuse for the main purpose of a budget workshop and to start the formal budget process for 2016.

MILFORD — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a fire at Price Auto in Milford on SR 15.

GOSHEN — Experiencing trouble on the toll road, with what was reported as two shredded tires, the 9/11 Never Forget Exhibit arrived at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair two hours behind schedule. While the fanfare for its arrival was not as grand as originally planned, their arrival was spectacular none the less.

SYRACUSE — Earlier this week District One Commander Lt. John Karris sent the following in an email to WACF Executive Director Heather Harwood: “Through our patrols on Lake Wawasee this weekend, officers were still seeing several homes impacted by lake water. It is our hope with the recent warm weather and no rain fall the …read more.

GOSHEN — With a last-minute schedule change, top-notch duo Montgomery Gentry will come to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Wednesday instead of Trace Adkins. From “Hillbilly Shoes” to “Headlights,” Montgomery Gentry has become one of the most identifiable duos in the history of country music — as much for their outlaw-meets-gentleman sensibilities, their yin and …read more.

SYRACUSE – The quartet of James Blackwell, Ben Tuttle, Ryan Gustafson and Greg Johnson would easily pass for your “ordinary” recent college graduates. What the four young men from Cedarville University in Ohio are doing right now though is anything but ordinary. Extraordinary would be the right word for the current mission of the devoted …read more.

Milford’s proposed 2016 budget managed to successfully cut close to 6 percent from last year, bringing its total to $1,585,450, down from $1,684,402 in 2015. “It will be a tight year,” Town Treasurer Joellen Free stated. This is the second year the town has had to reduce its budget.

Attorneys for both sides in the Boehm v. Oakwood Resorts LLC are finishing up final paperwork regarding an request for an injunction to stop Oakwood from playing music on its outdoor patio. Paperwork is due in Judge Reed’s court by late Wednesday, July 29.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will feature the musical group, Slim Gypsy Baggage at this Friday Night’s Concert by the Fountain. The band  will perform from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the Central Park pavilion, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Attendees can bring a llawn …read more.

A July 8 inspection report commissioned by the Wawasee Property Owners Association rated the overall condition of the CSX railroad bridge over the main channel between Syracuse and Wawasee lakes as “fair” and recommended its replacement “within the next 10 years.”

KOSCIUSKO — Boaters rejoice, the temporary speed restriction on Tippecanoe and Barbee Lakes has been rescinded. Recently, Indiana Conservation Officers announced the temporary restriction for motorboats to idle speed on Lake Tippecanoe chain of lakes, Lake Wawasee and Barbee Lakes. Though restrictions have been lifted for Tippecanoe and Barbee lakes, Lake Wawasee is still under …read more.

By SGT. CHAD HILL, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer PIERCETON — Kosciusko County officials arrested two men last evening on meth related charges in the town of Pierceton. Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers responded to the location of 211 S. Washington St., Pierceton, last evening shortly after 9 p.m. after receiving an …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County leads the state, nation and world in several great aspects. From topnotch education programs, state of the art orthopedics facilities and a slew of great locales to enjoy, the county’s businesses, schools and lakes strike a note of pride in many of its residents’ hearts. However, Kosciusko may also be known …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals had denied a request by True Purpose Ministries to use a rental house on Winona Avenue as a rehabilitation location for recovering drug and alcohol users. Meeting in regular session Monday evening, July 27, the board heard a number of arguments for and against the faith-based program …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Commissioners voted to allow certain individuals to pay a $25 fee to have their names removed from the county Global Information System maps. The decision came during their regular meeting Tuesday morning, July 28. The option will be open to law enforcement officers, government officials and victims of domestic violence and …read more.

Online registration that was to begin at noon Tuesday, July 28, for the Wawasee Community School Corp. has been delayed until 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 29.

By SHERIFF AARON ROVENSTINE, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department honored three of its own retiring employees on Friday after numerous years of service. Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine celebrated the careers of three employees recently. Rovenstine stated that all three ladies “were truly dedicated and loyal to the department. …read more.

North Webster – One of our Facebook Followers, Jason SilverStar was out swimming on Webster Lake yesterday, July 27, 2015. What he found next was something unexpected:

PIERCETON – New Paris showed the heart of a champion Monday night. That mettle warranted a state title as the 12U Kings rallied in a big way to claim the Town & Country 12U Senior State baseball championship at Pierceton Little League after an 11-8 win over Flora. The Kings, which had surrendered only two …read more.

PIERCETON — Kosciusko County officials are investigating the apparent farming death of a Leesburg man north of Pierceton. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded today just before 5 p.m., to the 600 block of North State Road 13, Pierceton, in regards to a farm machinery accident. Officers arrived and located the victim, Daniel Rex Werstler, 62, Leesburg, pinned underneath a farm implement/planter.

The boys from Mentone let everyone know, from Rochester to Converse, that state glory would be theirs. The Mudhens 8U baseball team had its offense in high gear, clubbing the Oak Hill Golden Eagles, 17-6, Monday evening to claim the Town & Country Minor State baseball championship.

GOSHEN — One of the special features at the 2015 Elkhart County 4-H Fair is the 9/11 Never Forget Exhibit. The Siller family started the Stephan Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation to honor the memory of their brother, Stephen, a New York firefighter who lost his life Sept. 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and …read more.

It started with a phone call and led to a mutually beneficial deal that allows Kevin and Allison Robie, owners of Grill-N-Grate, to retire while giving Peterson’s Fish, owned by Roger and Susan Peterson, a permanent place to call home.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to 606 N. SR 13, Pierceton, where a farming accident has been reported.  

MENTONE — Registration will be held at Mentone Elementary School from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, to Thursday, July 30. Online registration is still open for both returning and new students at http://tippecanoevalleyschools.com/enrollment/. Returning students need a snap code. Snap codes were mailed out the first week in June. If you have …read more.

Those looking to find love by “swiping right’ may be biting off a little more than they bargained for. According to the Better Business Bureau, the popular mobile dating app Tinder has become a new avenue for scammers looking to prey upon unsuspecting users. Though the app has grown continuously in popularity, Tinder is far …read more.

[weaver_youtube 0S0kJXm-lRs rel=0] CALIFORNIA — Happy 75th birthday to iconic cartoon character Bugs Bunny! He made his debut in the Warner Bros. cartoon “A Wild Hare” July 27, 1940. The “wascally wabbit” has appeared in many TV series, movies, comic books, video games and more over the decades, becoming the face of the Warner Bros. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A North Webster woman was arrested on Saturday, July 25, after allegedly committing welfare fraud that amounted to over $50,000 of wrongfully obtained assistance from the government.

NAPPANEE — Wa-Nee School Superintendent, Joe Sabo, is looking forward to another exemplary school year in 2015-2016, and is excited to announce the availability for parents to register their students online.  For students returning to Wa-Nee Community Schools for 2015-16, the online registration and data validation is now in place and available for parents to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Hot temperatures and crowded sidewalks were the most common elements during this year’s Dixie Day. The festival celebrated its seventh year taking place on Saturday, July 25. The festival officially started at 8 a.m. with the Dixie Run. The 5K walk/run started at the North Webster Community Center. The race ended at …read more.

[weaver_youtube H9GrPvtKcSU rel=0]   Patriot’s Day 2015 was an activity filled Saturday at Oakwood Resort, Syracuse. Oakwood Resort staff kept busy parking event goer’s vehicles, while restaurant staff grilled out on the lawn and Man Cave Brewery provided drinks with part of the proceeds going back to the Wawasee Navy Seal Foundation. North Webster American …read more.

Samantha Fisher is departing on Aug. 4, to the small village of Yamaranguila, Honduras. Her decision to leave her hometown of Warsaw, soon after graduating from Grace College stems from her passion towards education, poverty and Christ’s love. This 2011 WCHS Graduate is off to Abundant Life Christian School which began in the capital of …read more.

  The Lakeland Eagles Club of Syracuse concluded their 2015 People Helping People philanthropy campaign with a celebration and presentation of checks on Saturday evening. During the campaign, the Eagles raised $16,586 through a variety of fundraisers, including the Bullet Bob Niles golf outing held earlier this year at South Shore Golf Club. Of the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating what caused a boat to sink on a Lake Wawasee this evening. Around quarter after seven this evening, Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a boat sinking with multiple people in the water. The lake patrol witnessed a boat speeding across Lake Wawasee, which is under an idle speed …read more.

Despite early forecasts of potential rain in the North Webster area on Saturday afternoon, the weather was ideal for the annual LIttle Tippy Cottage Tour, hosted by the Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation.

By ANDREA NEAL The infirm frequented French Lick for its miraculous Pluto water. The rich and famous came to golf — and gamble. Since the 1830s, the rolling hills and springs around the small town of French Lick have drawn tourists to remote southern Indiana. They still do, thanks to a mammoth restoration of its …read more.

For students entering seventh grade who participated in the 1:1 program last year as a sixth grade student, parents and students may attend from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. or from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3. For students who are new to the 1:1 program and will be a seventh or …read more.

WARSAW — Central Park was packed tonight with people of all ages who came to enjoy the tunes of several award-winning country music artists. The show kicked-off with a performance from singer-songwriter Emilee Allan, of Nashville, Tenn. Food vendors opened shop as Allan performed and guests set up their lawn chairs and blankets. Glover Pavilion …read more.

A criminal investigation was launched yesterday, Thursday, July 23, by Indiana State Police Detective Josh Rozzi, that reportedly led to the arrest of a former Warsaw Doctor. According to information provided by ISP, Doctor Mark Jensen, 62, 1923 E. Timberline Circle S., Warsaw, was served a Fulton County arrest warrant by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department …read more.

WABASH — North Central Co-op (NCC) of Wabash, and Berrien County Farm Bureau Oil Co. of Eau Claire, Mich., recently announced their stockholders and boards of directors approved a merger agreement to combine the two cooperatives. Effective August 1, Berrien employees and patrons will become employees and patrons of NCC, as the merged cooperatives will …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Fire responded to the report of a gas leak at 71 E. North St. around 2 p.m. today, July 24.

WARSAW — The rescue of a small pup from a fire located at 920 Anchorage Road, Lot 84, Shamrock Mobile Home Park Wednesday, July 22, had a sad ending today. The small shitzu mix, who was tended to by paramedics at the scene, passed away just after midnight today, Friday, July 24, at a local …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Educators, do you need some ready-to-go activities to supplement a lesson that are field-tested, award-winning, and student-proven fun and effective? Come get “WET” and “WILD” at a free workshop held at the amazing Merry Lea Environmental learning Center and sponsored by the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District.

Warsaw Community Development Corporation announced the LRB Building as one of the recipients of a 2015 Façade Grant in downtown Warsaw on July 24, 2015.  The building is located at 106 N. Buffalo Street. Improvements included tuck-pointing brick and a new awning.  The City of Warsaw provides matching funds for the façade grant program to be …read more.

Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan W. Polston as the principal of Leesburg Elementary School, effective Monday, July 27. The appointment was approved by the Warsaw Board of School Trustees at a special meeting on Friday, July 24. Polston most recently served as principal at Pierceton Elementary and also …read more.

Warsaw Warsaw Performing Arts Center An evening with Michael English and the Hoppers, 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com Barbee Hotel •Karaoke, 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday, July 24, 9 p.m. Saturday, July 25 •Hometown Heroes, 10 p.m. Saturday, July 25 Syracuse Oakwood Resort •Hurricane Reggae Band, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, July 24, …read more.

(Photos provided) WINONA LAKE — An emergency order to restrict watercraft operations on specified lakes in Kosciusko County was filed Friday, July 17. This ordinance went into effect on Lake Wawasee, Lake Tippecanoe and the Barbee lakes chain and is in effect until further notice from the Indiana DNR. Flooding and high water levels continue …read more.

  ELKHART — UPDATE: Elkhart Police have released a statement saying that they believe a 12 year old girl was responsible for setting a fire in her bedroom of an apartment in Elkhart and stabbing family members during an argument. “At this time it appears a 12 year old girl was upset and started a fire in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The speed restrictions on Wawasee Lake and Tippecanoe chain of lake were issued seven days ago, three days later Barbee chains were added to the list. Those restrictions remain in force for a maximum of 90 days. It could be less if water levels drop. The Department of Natural Resources will issue a …read more.

WARSAW — Residents of Wayne Township can rest assured, they will have ambulance service for the next six months. The Wayne Township Advisory Board met Thursday, July 23, to discuss ambulance service contracts, particularly the existing contract with Multi-Township EMS. The board advised Township Trustee Sheila Burner to renew the contract with Multi-Township, with one …read more.

MILFORD — During a routine traffic patrol Thursday afternoon, Milford Town Marshal Rich Miotto noticed some suspicious behavior that led to the arrest of a male subject. While driving past Milford Town Park at Waubee Lake, Miotto said he noticed a car filled with four people and clothing draped over the doors and windows. When …read more.

By AL DISBRO WINONA LAKE — In 1998, Blaine and Charlotte Mikesell donated the fund to place a fountain in the center of the original Duke Fountain. The Mikesells liked looking down at it from their picture windows. Later, though the fountain was taken down, Dane and Mary Louise Miller restored the fountain and renamed …read more.

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener Intern At this time, my own yard needs a lot of work as a new septic system was just installed. You need to be careful what you plant around septic systems, as some long term plants can cause damage. The biggest problem I’ve heard of is tree roots getting into …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Lambda Chi Omega Sorority has donated $500 to the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County. The sorority provides eye glasses to students in Kosciusko County school districts and donates to several other organizations in the county. Their goal is to give back to the community with the money they raise.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police and Turkey Creek/Syracuse Fire Department and Paramedics are responding to a personal injury accident on Syracuse-Webster Road, at the entrance to Wawasee Heights, across from Wawasee High School. According to reports, no one was transported from the scene for injuries. Two vehicles were reportedly involved in the collision.

It’s time to say “OK to Oktobeerfest” and make plans to join more than 35 Indiana breweries for the 17th annual Mad Anthony Brewing Oktobeerfest, occurring Sept. 12 at Headwaters Park West. Tickets are now available online. MABC’s Oktobeerfest is dedicated to promoting and celebrating locally crafted products from Indiana beers and ciders, to Fort …read more.

WABASH — The Honeywell Center has announced the on sale dates for 9 new shows coming to the Ford Theater. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, July 24, for the following:

By AARON ROVENSTINE Kosciusko County Sheriff KOSCIUSKO — This month’s question comes from Turkey Creek Township, and the resident asks about our Lake Patrol and its visibility on Syracuse Lake. Before I give our Lake Patrol Coordinator Sgt. Jon Tyler’s answer to that question, I would like to take a look back at the history …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine recently presented Monica Kendrick, vice president, Corporate Communications at Zimmer/Biomet with a plaque from the Indiana Sheriff’s Association acknowledging the orthopedic facility as Corporate Business Member. ISA has proven itself to be an asset to both those in law enforcement and the citizens of Indiana. The ISA was …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded yesterday at 4:45 p.m. to a residence in the area of the 200 block of Hunter’s Ridge, Warsaw, regarding a burglary.

NAPPANEE — A 6-month-old and 2-year-old were flown to Parkview Hospital after a truck hit the horse drawn buggy they were ridding in. The accident occurred at 4:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at SR 19 and CR 50, north of Nappanee.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is urging caution when traveling on SR 13, north of Old Road 30. There are 20 buffalo near the roadway. According to information received police are trying to herd them towards the Barbee Buffalo Ranch. The area has been blocked off in the Barbee area during the herding …read more.

UPDATE: According to Goshen Police Department’s Facebook page, the boys were found, hiding in the bedroom of one of their friends. Both boys are safe.   GOSHEN — The Goshen Police Department and the family of two boys request the assistance of the community in locating two missing boys. Not seen since about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, …read more.

Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the Wawasee area watershed for present and future generations. To further that mission and continue education in regard to the importance of the watershed, the WACF hopes to utilize its Levinson-LaBrosse Education Center off of S.R. 13S.

By DENNIS CARROLL Lakeland Eagles Aerie 3760 SYRACUSE — The Lakeland Eagles Aerie 3760, Syracuse, recently held a benefit drive, raising $16,586. To date, a portion of the money has been donated to the nationwide PACE Head Start program for children. A portion of the money has also been donated to Riley Cancer Research for …read more.