[weaver_youtube yLzVILrLFRg rel=0]   WARSAW — Kids of all ages participated in a variety of activities especially for them today during the Kosciusko County Fair’s Kiddies’ day. Participants took part in a coin hunt and had their faces painted in the event center. Rides were only $1 apiece. Kids also competed in a sanctioned kiddies’ …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Information about the condition of part of the North Webster Community Center has been received from the board of directors.

NORTH WEBSTER — The annual Tippecanoe Cottage Tour, hosted by the Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation, will be held July 25 on Little Tippy Lake. The tour will feature five to six cottages that many have admired while cruising the lake, as well as a special tour of Camp Crosley’s new Whoa-zone Water Park. The tour will …read more.

Summer is beginning to wind down and parents and children alike are beginning to think about school preparations. As students begin to lament the end of summer, many parents are similarly lamenting a long registration process, the hunt for school supplies and the dreaded school wardrobe shopping day. However, thanks to Warsaw Community School Corporation, …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Trees were a major topic of conversation last evening during the regular meeting of the Etna Green Town Council. Barry Baker noted that some of the ash trees in town have been infected with the invasive insect known as emerald ash borer. While the species affects only ash trees, it can have …read more.

It’s a little easier now to visualize what the new Syracuse Elementary School can possibly look like. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee Community School Corp. Board of School Trustees Tuesday evening, July 14, in Syracuse, the board was presented an update on the progression of plans for the new school.

Dean Foods Company of Indiana says it plans to close a plant in Rochester, according to Inside INdiana Business. A notice to the state says the move will affect 138 workers when layoffs begin on or before Oct. 16 and the layoffs will become permanent on or about Oct. 17. The plant is located at …read more.

[weaver_youtube aB7AejuUBOE rel=0] WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) today congratulated Principal James Condon of Plymouth High School for being named the 2015 Principal of the Year by the Association of Secondary School Principals. “Talented administrators create a supportive learning environment and give teachers the tools to teach future generations how to compete for …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce WARSAW — Phase 1 of the Warsaw Technology Park will open at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The first phase of the development will feature a 63,000 square foot shell building (capable of expansion to 125,000 square feet) along with three available shovel …read more.

NEW PARIS — Ralph Prater, 51, Syracuse, complained of back pain following a four-vehicle chain reaction accident on SR 15, near CR 146, south of New Paris. Prater was taken to IU Health Goshen for treatment. The accident occurred at 2:35 p.m. Elkhart County Police report Micah Yoder, 21, Bourbon, was northbound on SR 15, …read more.

Other agenda items considered by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, July 14, in Warsaw included:

Wawasee Boat Company was granted an exception by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning, July 14, in Warsaw.

KOSCIUSKO — In an unexpected turn of events, the recent process of approving bids for a North Webster property was scrapped after an investigation into the property revealed the county may not have rights to it. In a meeting set to accept a bid for the property, located at 89931 East Epworth Forest Road, County …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — During the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting, the public took a moment to salute the veteran of the month, Charlie Morton, Syracuse. The following biography was read before the commissioners: Charlie was born in 1925 and grew up on a farm near Lebanon. Because his older brother passed away at a young age, Charlie …read more.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board meeting began Monday evening, July 13, with a committee report from tree board member Jerry Riffle, who announced the Indiana Urban Forestry Council is sponsoring a municipal tree workshop Tuesday, July 21, at Lakeside Park. The workshop will be conducted by Lindsey Purcell from the Purdue University Extension Office.

According to John Julien of Umbaugh and Associates, “Cash is king,” and cash is what the town of Milford is lacking when it comes to proper maintenance of its water utilities.
Julien and Ross Hagen, also from Umbaugh, were on hand at the Milford Town Council meeting Monday evening, July 13, to present the water rate study the town commissioned in the spring of 2015.

The Dixie Boat on Webster Lake is turning 86 years young and she wants her valued supporters to help her celebrate. Bring family and friends and join in the fun during special festivities aboard the historic landmark vessel.

AKRON — Randy Dahms has been named by the Board of School Trustees of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation as the next principal of Mentone Elementary School. The appointment was made during Monday evening’s board meeting A 1999 graduate of Grace College, Dahms served for seven years as an elementary school teacher at Benton Elementary …read more.

By LT. KIP SHUTER Warsaw Police Department Public Information Officer; City of Warsaw Traffic Safety Commissioner; Training, Fleet, Grant, Quartermaster Administrator Yesterday evening, just before 9 p.m., two police vehicles from Warsaw Police Department were involved in separate personal injury crashes only yards apart during last evenings strong storm. At approximately 8:55 p.m. Sgt. Clay …read more.

Turkey Creek fire territory and township advisory boards considered a full slate of fiscal requests Monday night, July 13, in Syracuse Town Hall.

By HAYLEY BEAUCHAMP Development & Marketing Communications Manager, The Honeywell Foundation, Inc. Wabash — The Honeywell House’s 5th annual Jazz on the Lawn concert will take place at 7 p.m. Friday,  July 31. This event is made possible by lead sponsors First Merchants Bank and Lundquist Appraisal & Real Estate. Associate sponsors are Beacon Credit …read more.

The final plat approval for Warsaw Development LLC for Park Ridge was approved unanimously Monday evening at the Warsaw Plan Commission meeting. The final approval was tabled at the June meeting after a split vote due to the configuration of a dead-end street. During the June meeting a temporary or semi cul-de-sac at the end …read more.

Leesburg Town Council met Monday evening, July 13, to discuss the recent town clean up day, new pavement and gun ordinances.

Pierceton Days, police updates and citizen concerns were major topics of discussion at last evening’s Pierceton town council meeting. Town Marshal Tim Sammons reported that members of the Pierceton police, along with Warsaw police competed active shooter training and that Matt Owens attended additional training in Fort Wayne. Sammons also called the councils attention to …read more.

Austin R. Hoover, 32, North Webster, was taken to IU Health Goshen, following a two-vehicle accident at SR 15 and CR 142, on the north edge of New Paris. The accident was at 1:34 p.m. Monday. Hoover complained of right pelvic pain and left foot pain. Julie A. Ross, 34, Goshen, driver of the second …read more.

By 1ST SGT CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department CROMWELL — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and Drug Task Force officers arrested Erin Elaine Siefert, 28, Cromwell, on preliminary charges of dealing a Schedule I, II, III, Controlled Substance. Siefert was taken in the custody without incident Monday in the town of North …read more.

The National Weather Service in northern Indiana has issued a flash flood warning for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. The warning is in effect until 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 14. At 10:26 p.m. doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated multiple thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have …read more.

UPDATE: Southern Kosciusko County has now been placed under a severe thunderstorm warning until 10 p.m. Other counties include Fulton County, northwestern Miami County and northern Wabash County Locations impacted include Rochester, North Manchester, Akron, Mentone, Kewanna, Claypool, Macy, Burket, Signey, Disko, Leiters Ford, Tiosa, Ijamsville, Talma, Nyena Lake, Beaver Dan, Liberty Mills, Bruce Lake …read more.

WARSAW — Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located at East Lake Drive and Center Street. Approximately 1,000 Warsaw residents are without power at this time.

UPDATE: Kosciusko County has been placed under a tornado and flood watch. The tornado watch is in effect until 3 a.m. Tuesday, July 14.  Affected counties include Fulton, Marshall, Miami and Wabash Counties.  Further information will be posted as it comes available.    Kosciusko County, along with Whitley, Wabash, Huntington, Marshall, Starke, LaPorte, St. Joseph, Fulton, …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Department responded to a chemical spill on Hatchery Road, Syracuse, at 6:06 p.m. Sunday evening, July 12.
According to fire officials, a property was being demolished by a private company after being condemned.

In a very brief gathering, Milford Redevelopment Commission met Monday morning, July 13. In what turned out to be the only new order of business, the commission approved its annual “no excess” assessed value letter.

Dixie Day is on the way all day Saturday, July 25. It is sponsored by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce and President Sue Ward, Sue’s Creations, asked for more volunteer participation from members at the Monday, July 13, general meeting in the North Webster American Legion, Post 253.

Tractors, ATVs, sprint cars and more will be featured beginning Wednesday, July 15, with the Roy Bradbury Classic and wrapping up the festivities with the truck and tractor pull Saturday. This year the fair officials will present the Roy Bradbury Classic for the first time in 25 years. The fair will welcome 600 micro sprint …read more.

Women of Today, a local philanthropic organization, is hosting a Sunset Beach Bash fundraiser event. It will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 17, at the Oakwood Resort Event Center, 702 E. Lake View Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse.

NORTH WEBSTER — Main on Main Improv Troupe will return to The River Coffee House, 611 S. Main St., North Webster, at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, for a free evening of improvised comedy created on the spot. Main on Main performs comedic “games” and scenes based on audience suggestions. They rely on the audience …read more.

[weaver_youtube BE5_wLvA3Mg rel=8]   WARSAW — Cloudy skies have given way to sunshine for the 99th Annual Kosciusko County Fair. While there’s still puddles of water and mud to avoid, the fair is in full swing with plenty to see, eat and enjoy. Several of the animal judgings took place this morning with many more …read more.

Dateline: 4:17 p.m. EDT, Friday, July 20, 1969, southwestern edge of the Sea of Tranquility, the moon. With the terse factual observation, “The Eagle has landed,” U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong announced an unprecedented human achievement, courtesy of the brightest minds on earth working with less computing power than exists in the average desktop computer. The …read more.

The public is invited to tour the newly completed Indianapolis Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the first Mormon temple in Indiana. The First Presidency of the Church has announced that the open house will be by reservation Friday, July 17, through Saturday, Aug. 8, and run every day except Sundays, …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman has been arrested following a physical altercation involving a knife in May. According to a probable cause affidavit filed with the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, at approximately 6:14 a.m. May 8, police were called to respond to a report of an unwanted person. Upon arrival, officers identified a male subject …read more.

ROME CITY — Nationally-known gospel, country and rock ’n’ roll artist and Noble County native, Todd Allen Herendeen, will perform in concert at 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at Sylvan Cellars Event Center, 2725 E. Northport Road, Rome City. The event, “God and Country,” is a fundraiser for Common Grace, which assists …read more.

The Kosciusko County Fair is off to a soggy start as a line of storms blows through the area. The horse and pony western show, which began at 9 a.m., was barely underway when the announcement came for everyone to move indoors. Moments later, dark clouds rolled in and the rain began. Inside the barn, …read more.

WARSAW— Sabas Valencia Muniz, 40, 544 E. Main Street, was arrested by county police Friday afternoon on a charge of possession of cocaine and resisting law enforcement. Both charges are level 6 felonies. The charge stems from an April 26 incident when police were alerted of a disorderly conduct complaint while working security at a …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association PIERCETON — Last week we talked about the American Gothic painting and the cameo that artist Grant Wood included for his model to wear in his iconic work. Cameos have found favor throughout history, traditionally worn by women, but also adorning men. The origins of these intricate carvings can …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The first 5K-9 Race to benefit the Animal Welfare League was a unique event Sunday evening with over 100 people, many with their dogs, arrived to run or watch this event at Winona Lake Park. The weather was perfect and the assistance from the Kosciusko Runner’s Association was invaluable. John Kuhn, a …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Kosciusko County until after 10 a.m. Also in the warning are Starke, Marshall, Noble, St. Joseph and Elkhart counties. A line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Lakeville to Walkerton at 9:11 a.m and moving east southeast at 55 …read more.

Life is what you make it. Everyday, kids are making choices that will impact who they will be for the rest of their lives: What type of friends should I have? Should I attend that party? Go on that trip? How do I pursue my dreams? Kids need someone to mentor them along the path …read more.

[weaver_youtube Tkjf8p7xOyQ rel=0] The Kosciusko County 4H Fair kicked off today with “family day” festivities. Among the more exciting events was the annual 4H Fair Parade. The parade began at 4 p.m. and traveled from the McKinley viaduct down Winona Avenue, finally stretching into the fairgrounds. People of all ages lined the streets to enjoy tractors, …read more.

Beginning tomorrow, Sunday, July 12, CF&E Railroad will be closing the Scott Street railroad crossing for emergency grade crossing repairs within the city limits of Warsaw. The crossings should be reopened on Wednesday, July 15, weather dependent. POC is Don Fields CF&E track inspector 513-805-5538.

North Webster High School alumni association held its annual banquet, honoring the classes of 1945 to 1965, at North Webster Community Center, Saturday, July 11. Friends and family of the honored guest began the evening with a social hour followed by dinner and entertainment by Alice Charlton, Roger Stump and Jim White. The alumni in …read more.

The Tour des Lakes is a leisurely bike ride through gently rolling hills and scenery around the beautiful lakes in Kosciusko County. Find out more about this year’s event with this IFN feature video interview.

Drive along the Ohio River in Jeffersonville, and you can’t miss the 68-acre Jeffboat plant where workers make the ships that transport so much of the nation’s grain, coal and chemicals to market.

WARSAW — Last fall, Warsaw Community Schools Director of Maintenance, Gregory Schroeder, was accused of accepting kickbacks from a maintenance supplier. Now, a second individual has been named in the case, Brian Keith Stowers, who allegedly paid Schroeder thousands of dollars in exchange for purchasing supplies through his company, Continental Maintenance Services, Inc. According to …read more.

WARSAW  — A ribbon cutting is set for July 15 at the Warsaw Certified Technology Park. The event will be held at 1:30 p.m. at 1445 Polk Drive, Warsaw. The park, consisting of 95 acres, is north of the US 30 and Silveus Crossing intersection, behind Ivy Tech Community College. Zoned industrial, the new park …read more.

[weaver_youtube FvvPnEuOzRI rel=0] FORT WAYNE – On “What Could’ve Been Night?” Night at Parkview Field, there would be no second-guessing TinCaps manager Francisco Morales on Friday. While the TinCaps re-branded themselves as the Fort Wayne Octane for the evening, second baseman Luis Urias delivered a walk-off suicide-squeeze bunt in the bottom of the ninth inning …read more.

Though the ground was wet, skies were clear and the park was packed tonight to celebrate the annual Blues and BBQ Concert. The concert began at 6 p.m. at the Glover Pavilion. The evening’s entertainment began with a performance by Elwood Splinters Blues Band, known as the “hardest working blues band”. Barbecue, ice cream, cotton …read more.

Two misdemeanor counts of theft have been upped to felony charges after police discovered a Warsaw man was a repeat offender. On July 1, Warsaw police responded to a report of check fraud at Builder’s Mart. Manager Tom Ness told police that, on June 30, Miguel Castro had ordered 15 bundles of shingles, which were …read more.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) today voted for legislation that will help save lives by accelerating the discovery and development of therapies to transform the quest for faster cures. H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act, would modernize clinical trials to expedite the development of new drugs and devices, remove regulatory uncertainty in the advancement of new medical apps, and break down barriers to facilitate increased research collaboration.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Fair will kick off July 12 with “family day.” Events will begin at 7 a.m. and continue on to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to the fair is free until 1 p.m. with $5 admission for adults, $3 for children between 6 years old and 12 years old and $3 …read more.

By STACINA STAGNER Country Music Association-nominated artist and Academy of Country Music Awards’ New Artist of the Year winner, Cole Swindell, will be the headlining music performance during the 96th Newton County Pun’kin Vine Fair. Swindell released his self-titled debut album last year on Warner Bros. Records. The album features Swindell’s latest single, “Ain’t Worth …read more.

WARSAW — Chapman Lakes Conservation Association held it’s annual flotilla, Saturday, July 4. Grand Marshal this year was Helen Bailey Jones Latta Aldrich. She has lived a majority of her life on Chapman Lake. Being 95 years young, Aldrich and her husband currently reside at Grace Village but come to visit Chapman Lake often. This …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw The Wagon Wheel Theatre Bye Bye Birdie – 8 p.m. Friday, July 10; 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Tickets are $32. Milford Lizard’s Sum of 3 – 10 p.m. Friday, …read more.

Most of the seven days of the fair have a special daily theme, oriented toward one segment or another of the Kosciusko County family the fair welcomes and encourages to participate. Sunday, July 12, is family day. That’s also the only day of free admission, so take advantage and soak up all the Kosciusko County …read more.

Candidates vying for the Congressional seat held by Marlin Stutzman as the 3rd District U.S. Congressional Representative were present at a Third District Republican Luncheon Thursday in Auburn. Sen. Liz Brown, Sen. Jim Banks, Scott Wise, and Pam Galloway, all candidates, were present with approximately 80 GOP leaders and guests. This was the first event …read more.

  Area service organizations play a huge role in satisfying the appetites of fair-goers at the Kosciusko County Community Fair, Sunday July 12, through Saturday, July 18, with a variety of dishes and desserts. Three Lions Clubs maintain food booths at the fair: Leesburg, Lake City and Etna Green. Leesburg Lions Club serves soft serve …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — During yesterday evening’s Kosciusko County Council meeting, numerous presentations were brought before the board, both to educate and to request financial support. Among these were requests from local officials and preliminary presentations by Kosciusko County non-profit organizations. Initial requests included a request from Bob Weaver of the Kosciusko County Health Department. Weaver …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering free Community Canoeing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Center Lake Beach, (east side of the swimming pier, behind Pavilion). No registration is required. An annual waiver and rules sheet must be signed by each participant, (must be signed …read more.

Season six The Voice winner and Indianapolis-native soul singer-songwriter Josh Kaufman will bring his signature smooth, masterful vocals to Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, 4200 N. Michigan Road, Shelbyville, at 8 p.m. Friday, July 17. The show will feature support from The Devonshires, performing at 7 p.m. Kaufman will join the members of the 1954 …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County 4-H members put their fashion savvy on display last evening during the 2015 4-H Fashion Revue. Contestants in four categories competed in their age and experience levels to see whose trendy creations would come out on top. Winners in wearable art were: Jules Leininger, level A champion; Allison Heinrich, level B …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — During yesterday’s Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission meeting, Michelle Puckett, Kosciusko County Auditor, approached the board with updates on two tif districts. According to Puckett, excess funds have been amassed from both the Van Buren Tif, which is near Maple Leaf, as well as the Dreyfus Tif. Puckett explained these tifs have paid …read more.

WARSAW — Jared Templin, Leesburg, and Elizabeth Zorn, Warsaw, will reign over the 2015 Kosciusko County Fair, along with 4-H prince and princess, Conner Sausaman, Syracuse, and Emily Day, North Manchester. Templin and Zorn were crowned this year’s king and queen last evening following the annual Kosciusko County 4-H Fashion Revue. The evening also included …read more.

[weaver_youtube YmOUxy_Wx7o re=0]   It was a cold day for a swim, but that did not deter more than a dozen personnel from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw police and fire departments and out-of-state departments who gathered on a voluntary basis Thursday afternoon at Hidden Lake, SCUBA gear in tow. Hosted by the sheriff’s …read more.

After the recent resignation of Mentone Elementary School Principal Angie Miller, Tippecanoe Valley School will vote Monday evening to approve a recommendation from Superintendent Brett Boggs to hire Randy Dahms, former principal of Leesburg Elementary. According to Boggs, Miller recently accepted a position as curriculum coordinator with Caston School Corporation. Miller, who has been employed …read more.

WARSAW — Local officials and business leaders met today to celebrate the opening of a new salon. Studio 649, located at 649 South Buffalo Street, offers a variety of services including haircuts and colors, highlights, perms, shellac, manicures, pedicures, waxing and UV-free airbrush tanning. Hours are adjusted for client needs. To make a reservation, call …read more.

WARSAW — Olivia A. James Self, 22, Kinney Drive, Warsaw, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at 8:29 a.m. Wednesday, July 8 The accident was at Detroit and East Pope streets. Self complained of pain to the neck. Warsaw Police report Verl B. Kreis, 90, South Graceland Avenue, Claypool, was westbound …read more.

By AMANDA ZAMBRANO Master Gardener Intern WARSAW — Potted plants and patio gardening, for me, has required a little more care and attention than my vegetable garden and landscaping. Plants growing in pots, baskets or buckets require more attention because of the limited resources of their pot. They need more water quickly, and more water …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The driver and three passengers on a golf cart were injured in an accident at 7:39 p.m. Sunday, July 5, on North Kalorama Road, south of EMS T37 Lane. Elizabeth A. McClain, 61, Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne, driver of the golf cart, told police she was traveling south on Kalorama Road …read more.

SYRACUSE — Megan Owens, 21, Syracuse, was transported to IU Health Goshen for medical treatment after her vehicle struck a tree early today, Thursday, July 9. Owens complained of head and neck pain. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a one vehicle accident at 3:50 a.m. on US 6, east of SR 13S, north of …read more.

WARSAW — Six people were injured in a two-vehicle accident Friday, July 3, at North CR 100E north of East CR 300N. The accident was at 9:43 p.m. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy Neil Likens reports Paul R. Roth, 29, East Riverside Drive, Warsaw, was heading north on CR 100E in his 2005 Mitsubishi  when a …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Beginning Friday, July 10, the railroad tracks on CR 400E, north of SR 14, and the tracks on Binkley Road, north of US 30 will be closed until Tuesday morning July 14. Motorists should plan an alternate route of travel during the track closure.

WARSAW — CF&E Railroad will be closing the Washington Street and Union Street railroad crossings in Warsaw, starting Monday, July 13. The closings will allow grade crossing repairs. The crossings should be reopened on Thursday, July 16, weather permitting.

For more than 20 years the 4-H Memorial Garden has been a staple of the Kosciusko County Fair. This year new changes will alter the look of the garden. While the appearance of the gardens may change, the reason behind the memorial will always remain. In the summer of 1992 a car accident killed two …read more.

Update: At 1:32 p.m. Syracuse Police and Turkey Creek Fire Department confirmed it was a false trip on the fire alarm at Wawasee Middle School. Turkey Creek Fire Department is currently responding to a fire alarm at Wawasee Middle School. It has not yet been confirmed whether a fire has been found within the building.

Cromwell Days Festival 2015 is kicking off the fun-filled weekend with some new tricks up the sleeve. This year’s theme, Christmas in July, is sure to keep guests feeling cool.

Ignition Music Garage, 120 E. Washington St., Goshen, presents Zolopht Friday, July 17, as part of the ongoing Ignition Concert Series. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Seated tickets are $20. Standing tickets are $15. Tickets are available at Ignition Music Garage, by phone at (574) 971-8282 or online. …read more.

By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center For Lakes & Streams The Center for Lakes & Streams Lake in the Classroom program distributed 23 aquariums throughout Kosciusko County classrooms and local businesses this year. The aquariums are located in classrooms, libraries and community centers for educational purposes. Each aquarium houses a variety of fish species found …read more.

InkFreeNews.com continues to prove itself as Kosciusko County’s news leader. We have now reached 37,000 Facebook likes and continue to grow. We are Kosciusko County’s most liked news source. It was June 29 that we reached 35,000 likes, less than 12 days ago. In the last week the Ink Free News Facebook page has had …read more.

Court documents, filed July 6, state Jared Thomas Frantz, Syracuse, sold a juvenile male LSD, who in turn allegedly furnished the drug to Korbin Foster and Kaleb Lampkin, both 17, who died June 1, in an accidental drowning. Toxicology results have not yet been received to determine if Foster and Lampkin had LSD in their …read more.

By JONATHON BOYD Indiana Conservation Officer A tip to our (800) TIP-IDNR line was successful as many of them are. Indiana Conservation Officer Maher was able to locate and address two men fishing on Kuhn Lake that had overbagged (caught and kept too many) undersized large mouth bass and without a fishing license. Thirteen out …read more.

Syracuse Police are looking for a male subject who is suspected of attempting to rob a Syracuse convenience store early this morning.

Summer is the season everyone looks forward to. The weather is warmer, we can wear shorts and be outside without coats. And there are plenty of fun activities to do during the long days. With everyone wearing short sleeves and shorts, not to mention spending days at the beach, a little precaution needs to be …read more.

Pierceton fire and police departments, along with Multi-Township EMS are responding to a minor, personal injury accident at First and Walnut Streets. Traffic is reported as congested, please avoid if possible.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is hosting a three-day rescue/dive training event. Dive Rescue International, Fort Collins, Colo., will be training public safety members in various aspects of dive team management, victim retrieval, underwater investigation, search patterns during drownings and rescue techniques over the next three days. The program began this morning, with initial classroom …read more.

Isaiah 11 Ministry is hosting an evening of hope for girls and a motorcycle benefit ride.

The evening for girls only is Saturday, July 25.

The public is invited to a retirement celebration for Warsaw/Wayne Township Firefighter Jeff Rostochak. The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 24, at fire station 2, 2204 E. Center Street. Rostochak has served the fire department for 28 1/2 years. Stop in to celebrate his years of service. Cake …read more.

Class Act Dance Troupe will present an entirely student-choreographed showcase at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, in the Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community High School, 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw, to raise funds for the Community Closet. Admission is $5 or any greater donation. Tickets are available at the door before the performance, at Debra …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for areas of northern Indiana, including Kosciusko and surrounding counties. In addition, a hazardous weather outlook is in effect throughout the area. According to the NWS, the flood watch is currently in effect from this evening to Thursday morning. The NWS notes there is a potential …read more.

North Webster High School Alumni Association is holding its annual banquet Saturday, July 11, at North Webster Community Center gym.

Frank Rhoades, Kosciusko County fair parade organizer, recalls the humble beginnings of the fair parade that has grown into the traditional start of week of family fun. “The parade began as a way for people to see the Echo of the Past tractors on display.” Rhoades reports the number of spectators at the antique tractor …read more.

It was reported yesterday that Parkview Health Systems Inc. owed a settlement of $800,000 for a HIPAA violation. Parkview Health Systems Director of Communications Eric Clabaugh contacted Ink Free News this morning to clarify that the requirements of the settlement have been met beyond what was required. According to Clabaugh, the settlement was reached more …read more.