WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club has announced Darl McCammon as the 2015 winner of the Pete Thorn Award. The Rotary notes McCammon has been instrumental at the Animal Welfare League, where she acts as the director, as well as Walk n’ Wander, an event that showcased statues throughout Warsaw last year. In addition, McCammon …read more.

[weaver_youtube XEvCjEGfx0w rel=0] This video was published on Nov. 5, 2015, and shared with Ink Free News by Joseph Defilippo, who wrote the words to the video. DeFilippo stated the video is a tribute to Person and the heroic Freedom Riders, and has shared the video with Person, who liked the song/video. “Freedom Ride” written …read more.

By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Regional Cities Strategic Review Committee is recommending the southwest, north central and northeast regions receive funding as part of the statewide Regional Cities Initiative. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation board of directors will meet later this afternoon to consider the committee’s report. The initiative will …read more.

Turkey Creek Township board of trustees Monday unanimously approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s recommended slate of officers for 2016. “We’ve placed them in the positions for which they are best suited,” said Scott. The approved officers are Scott, fire chief; Brian Richcreek, deputy chief; Anthony Meek, EMS captain; and Quinn Hunter, Robert Tinkey and Howard …read more.

Ink Free News is asking readers to submit their favorite Christmas photos, current or past. We welcome readers’ submissions of funny, sweet, and certainly memorable photos dealing with Christmas. These photos can include, photos with Santa, catching Santa delivering presents, a child’s or adult’s expression opening Christmas gifts, making delicious Christmas cookies and treats, or …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board convened Monday evening, Dec. 14, for its final meeting of the year. The agenda included a look at community events, board recommendations and the 2016 budget.

WARSAW — Santa isn’t the only one keeping track of who is naughty and who is nice. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of these common holiday scams: Look-alike websites: When shopping online, make sure to use only legitimate websites. Watch out for URLs that use the names of well-known brands along …read more.

MILFORD —Milford Town Council got down to business Monday evening, Dec. 14, in a three hour session that included the passage of a motion to raise water rates by as much as $11 per month effective January 2016 in a two-to-one vote.

By JOSHUA TAUSTEIN Director, Dresner Corporate Services NEW BUFFALO, Mich. — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce a concert by rock icons ZZ Top at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 26. Hotel and dinner packages will also be available on the …read more.

Dustin E. Owens WARSAW — The start of Dustin Edward Owens’ two-day jury trial, who has been charged with two counts of child molesting, a class A felony and a level one felony, was delayed this morning, Dec. 15. The case was ultimately canceled and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest after Owens …read more.

WARSAW — An encroachment agreement, new speed limits and the 2016 appointments were made this morning at the Dec. 15 Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting in Warsaw. Attorney Steve Snyder came before the commissioners with an encroachment agreement concerning lot eight in Lakeview Park. Resident James Sarll is trying to rehabilitate the land, but part of …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Fire Board Monday welcomed Brian Richcreek, a full-time member of the fire department since 1998, to the recently created position of deputy chief of operations. Richcreek said he will “design and develop a full training system to use throughout the whole fire department to meet all the training that OSHA, ISO and …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —— The niece of Jackie Shilling Tucker recently established a scholarship fund in Jackie’s memory at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Teresa Craig established the Jackie Rae Shilling Tucker Memorial Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships for graduates of Warsaw Community High School who participate in the …read more.

PIERCETON — Multiple new ordinances were passed at the Dec. 14 Pierceton Town Council meeting, one of which will change the way residents handle their pets, while the other necessitates certain types of totes for garbage.

LEESBURG — In a brief meeting of the Leesburg Town Council, held Monday evening, Dec. 14, the council voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance to remove local voting districts. The idea behind the ordinance is to make all Leesburg elected officials at-large, meaning the town as a whole elects each person. The council also voted …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School Corporation is another step closer to bringing its dream of a new Lincoln Elementary and renovated Washington Elementary and Edgewood Middle School a reality. Warsaw Plan Commission unanimously approved development plans on all three school projects Monday evening, Dec. 14, during its regular meeting. No negative remarks against the project …read more.

WARSAW — During the Warsaw Community School Corporation Regular Board Work Session, Chief Accountability Officer Dani Barkey, alongside Kyle Carter, principal of Jefferson Elementary, took a moment to outline the future calendars of WCS students and staff. In what Barkey described as record timing, the calendar committee only required two sessions to reach a final …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Local employees and volunteers of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services were celebrated with a dinner and awards recently. The event was held at the Tippecanoe Township Building.

WARSAW — The Wagon Wheel Theatre is accepting donations as part of its 2015 “Inspire” campaign, and hopes to fund projects including Wagon Wheel Junior, the Symphony of Lakes, holiday productions and expenses.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce ended 2015 by sharing information about upcoming events, promotions and activities in 2016 at the general membership meeting held Monday, Dec. 14, at the North Webster American Legion Post 253.

STATEHOUSE — State Sens. Randy Head (R-Logansport) and Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) today, Monday, Dec. 14, announced a plan to help curb meth production by changing the way pseudoephedrine products are sold without requiring a prescription. Senate Bill 80, authored by Head and co-authored by Merritt, would keep pseudoephedrine products, which are the key ingredient to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Crime Stoppers would like the community’s assistance in locating Brandon Michael Honeycutt. Honeycutt is currently a suspect in a burglary that occurred in the Mentone area. Brandon Honeycutt is 20 year old, 5 feet 9 inches tall, with brown hair and green eyes. Honeycutt is also wanted on a body …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Housing Authority administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program, which is federal dollars from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist families under 50 percent area median income in paying their rent and utilities. For the program to work, landlords within the community need to participate in the program to provide rental units for the families to live in, because the housing authority doesn’t have public housing units like they do in metropolitan communities.

GOSHEN — A Goshen family was robbed at gun point in their home Sunday evening, Dec. 13. The robbery suspects took items from inside the home and a family vehicle. Goshen Police were called to the 700 block of Bayberry Drive, on the south side of Goshen, at approximately 9 p.m. to the home of …read more.

By PAUL HEATON, FOP Lodge President KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #149 is looking forward to our annual Christmas with Cops shopping event scheduled to take place on Dec. 21. This event allows FOP members from all area Police departments to come together with a common goal: To bring holiday …read more.

SYRACUSE — Michael James Kausal, 51, 27 EM D18A1 Lane, Syracuse, was arrested Saturday evening, after charges were filed against him when he took a check from a friend, wrote the check out to himself and forged the friend’s name. He also used that friend’s debit card for a purchase. Kausal has been charged with …read more.

SYRACUSE  — A two-car accident at CR 1300N and Warner Road in Syracuse resulted in no injuries. The accident occurred at around 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14. The accident was caused by a failure to yield. A van, driven by Everett Beckham, 85, Cromwell, was heading southbound on Warner Road, and turned onto CR 1300N …read more.

Workers inspect the car after the driver has been removed. PIERCETON — The condition of Audrey E. Montague, 48, West Elm Street, Pierceton, remains unknown after she was flown by Samaritan Air Ambulance to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Saturday morning. Montague was involved in a one-vehicle accident at 8:04 a.m. on East Pierceton Road, west …read more.

A parent informational meeting for summer driver education classes at Warsaw Community High School will be held during the eighth grade orientation and open house at Warsaw Community High School. The class is for students who will be at least 15 years old by June 1, 2016. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, …read more.

LEESBURG — Scouts and leaders walked around Leesburg during the afternoon hours of Saturday, Dec. 12, placing flyers at residences and businesses to help collect non perishable food to help those in need this holiday season.

WARSAW — Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $350 to The Rose Home. Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club also donated $2,000 to Baker Youth Club. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises over $28,000 to donate to youth oriented activities.

WARSAW — The auditorium at Lakeview Middle School was filled Saturday evening, Dec. 12, as concertgoers gathered to hear Susie McEntire perform. This was McEntire’s third time performing in Warsaw and her second Christmas concert here. Like last year, the concert was paired with a Toys for Tots drive, with more than a dozen large …read more.

LEESBURG — On a day where it was unseasonably warm and felt more like a spring day, luminaries lined the roads in the town of Leesburg during the Candelaria celebration Saturday evening, Dec. 12.

LEESBURG — A small crowd gathered at Leesburg’s Clover Park on an unusually warm December morning to celebrate the second annual dedication of the town’s life-size nativity. The nativity has become a local icon of sorts. It first came to Leesburg in 1965, when the Heierman family, which owned the People’s State Bank, purchased it in …read more.

WARSAW — Santa Claus is not just for kids, and he proved it today, Saturday, Dec. 12, when he visited the Retired Tigers apartments in Warsaw. Retired Tigers, in conjunction with Owen’s Supermarket, hosted the second annual Retired Tigers Christmas party. Owen’s employees and their family members volunteered to bring holiday cheer to the residents with a …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, John Burroughs. To this list of famous American naturalists, add the name Gene Stratton-Porter of Indiana. Decades before the modern environmental movement began, Stratton-Porter warned against human activities that could lead to climate change. Also a best-selling fiction author, Stratton-Porter brought the beauty of the earth to …read more.

MORGAN COUNTY — A Morgan County family is spending the month of December doing nice things for other people.

WINONA LAKE — One person was flown to Lutheran Hospital following a one-vehicle rollover crash this morning on Pierceton Road between CR 400E and CR 500E, outside of Winona Lake. The accident happened around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. There is no word as to the extent of the person’s injuries.     BREAKING — Crews are …read more.

[weaver_youtube gs2M0lw9LYs rel=0] WARSAW — Members of the Warsaw community gathered at Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw, Friday evening, Dec. 11, to welcome the holiday season and count down to Christmas. Kids and families filled up on cookies and hot chocolate, wrote letters to Santa, made Christmas cards and tried their hand at reindeer ring toss. …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake held a special celebration to kick off the state’s bicentennial celebration today. Town Council President Chad Miner signed a proclamation for the event, and cake was provided for any one stopping by the town hall. The state’s bicentennial flag was raised during a brief ceremony by Miner, Town Marshal Craig …read more.

By JAKE OAKMAN Indiana Department of Tourism INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence, First Lady Karen Pence and Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann unveiled a functional prototype of the torch today, Friday, Dec. 11, that will be used throughout the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. The unveiling occurred in front of an audience of 400 Indiana fourth-graders as …read more.

MILFORD — Join the staff of Milford Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17,in the Milford Community Building to see the animals of the north pole. Silly Safaris will be bringing mammals, reptiles, birds and other arctic animals. Don’t forget to bring your cameras to this event so that you can get a picture …read more.

WARSAW — Students in Jane Zellers’ third and fourth grade gifted and talented program traded in their jeans and t-shirts for bonnets, aprons and suspenders today. A total of 17 students traveled back in time to not only share their research of the pioneer time period, but to immerse themselves in the settler way of …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — CenturyLink presented the Kosciusko County Community Foundation with a $1,000 donation, proceeds from their 2015 Employees Charitable Golf Outing. The donation will go to the Foundation’s Community Funds, which supports Kosciusko County charitable projects and organizations in the areas of education, civic projects, arts …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRABERRY, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department ELKHART COUNTY — Officers’ efforts paid-off this morning after nine people were arrested on felony warrants, which included those being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, robbery while armed with a deadly weapon, auto theft, battery and habitual traffic violators. Beginning at approximately 4 a.m. members of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Governor Mike Pence hosted more than 500 fourth-grade students and 200 statehouse guests at the Indiana State Capitol to recognize Indiana’s 199th Statehood Day today, Friday, Dec. 11. The event served as the formal launch of a year-long celebration of the Hoosier State’s bicentennial. Indiana became America’s 19th state on Dec. 11, …read more.

WARSAW — Preserving local history takes a lot of time and resources. According to Kosciusko County Historical Society Museum Director Sally Hogan, donations of time, funds and historical items are always appreciated. The Kosciusko County Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the same year Indiana celebrates its bicentennial. According to Hogan, there are …read more.

[weaver_youtube vtG54RyKnpE rel=0]   WARSAW — There was no special ceremony or speeches, but a group of individuals gathered around the flag pole at the southeast corner of the courthouse for the official raising of the state’s bicentennial flag. Other cities and towns across the state took part in similar actions at noon today, including …read more.

BALTIMORE — A tip reporting a bad smell led authorities to confiscate dozens of sick snakes from a Baltimore apartment.

WABASH COUNTY — Carl William Burt, 63, 7194 W. Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, is now wanted on a failure to appear warrant out of Wabash County. According to Wabash County officials, Burt bonded out on his charge of reckless homicide, after being transferred from Kosciusko County Jail to Wabash County Jail. The warrant was issued …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory received the call of a possible house fire on North Street, Syracuse, around 9:47 p.m. last night, Thursday, Dec. 10.

GOSHEN — A massive fire at a Goshen farm killed at least five calves and destroyed two barns.

WARSAW — The Highway Department has dominated much spending in 2015, and at last night’s Kosciusko County Council meeting, an additional appropriation was requested. In addition, the 2016 appointments were filled and end-of-year transfers were made.

WARSAW —An employee of Gulfstream was arrested Thursday after being seen taking tools from an employee. The investigation lead to other tools he had been stealing tools from the company and another employee for over four years. Initially two of the theft charges against Adam J. Snyder, 38, West CR 250S, Warsaw, were misdemeanors, but …read more.

SYRACUSE — Christopher Longenbaugh and his brother, Curtis Logenbaugh, both 33, North Main Street, Syracuse, were flown by Samaritan Air Ambulance to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, with minor bleeding to the head, following a one-vehicle accident on North Kern Road, north of East Duffy Drive, Syracuse. The accident occurred around 9:58 p.m. Police report Christopher …read more.

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SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory and EMS, alongside Syracuse Police, were dispatched to a house fire in the area of North Street, Syracuse, near the intersection of North Main Street. Turkey Creek Fire called for an assist from Benton Township Fire Department and Milford Volunteer Fire Department. While responding to the blaze, EMS and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Only five Indiana agencies were selected by Deyta Analytics to receive the national honor of being named as a 2015 HHCAHPS Honors Award Recipient. HHCAHPS Honors is a prestigious award recognizing home health care agencies that continuously provide quality care as measured from the patient’s point of view. Award winners were judged on …read more.

WARSAW — It will soon be time, once again, for the 2016 Home & Outdoor Show. The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties Home & Outdoor Show has a new location this year. The show will be held at the former Uniroyal/Spartech building at 3545 N. Detroit St., just south of CR 350W and North Detroit …read more.

[weaver_youtube u7_blHE_gbc rel=0]   By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener SYRACUSE — Once you have the feel for an indoor garden many options for grooming and managing will take place. Smaller tools will be helpful. Many sizes of tools can be found in bonsai catalogues or from your cast-off table silverware. Soil and containers need …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kent Abernathy, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), announced today that license branches will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. All license branches resume normal business hours on Saturday, Dec. 26.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Christmas Countdown from 6-8 p.m. Friday Dec. 11 at Center Lake Pavilion. Celebrate with crafts, hot cocoa, cookies, music and more. Santa will make a special appearance so make sure to bring a camera to snap a picture of the kids. After participating in …read more.

ELKHART — WorkOne is collaborating with Godfrey Marine for a hiring event, seeking qualified candidates for multiple openings, including quality inspectors, electric engine installers, aluminum welders and wood shop specialists. The event is slated for Dec. 15 in Elkhart. The event is set for 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 15, at WorkOne, 430 Waterfall Drive, …read more.

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SILVER LAKE — With an ever-increasing demand for electronic toys and gadgets, one Silver Lake couple has proven old-fashioned, wooden toys still hold charm for many people. Darren and Teresa Martin-Gay, owners of My Unique Wooden Toys LLC, started their business in 2006 and officially began selling their toys a year later. Prior to that, Teresa and …read more.

Zachary Dale White WARSAW — Zachary Dale White, 23, is back behind bars, this time with no bond after he failed to attend pre-trial conferences charges in Kosciusko County Circuit Court. White, who is shown as having such addresses as 209 E. Baltimore St., Syracuse, and 519 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw, has three cases and …read more.

WARSAW— Local students are taking their love for the theater and combining it with their mission to enrich the lives of others. Students at Lakeview Middle School will present a theatrical production this evening, Thursday, Dec. 10, and tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 11, to benefit Fellowship Missions in their fight against homelessness in Kosciusko County. This is …read more.

MILFORD — Family reunions are still fairly common, but having one for 100 years is not so common. When the Graff family reunion is held Christmas Eve in Milford, it will mark year number 100 family members have gathered.

SILVER LAKE — The town of Silver Lake is one step closer to applying for a grant to upgrade its sewer and stormwater systems following its regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 9. First on the agenda was a public hearing on a sewer planning grant the council hopes to obtain. Shannon McLeod, a federal grant writer …read more.

LEESBURG — Joshua A. Brown, 31, South Henry Street, Milford, was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a one-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 9. Brown complained of pain to the head. The accident occurred at 1:42 p.m. on CR 550N, between CR 100E and CR 75E. Brown told police he was northbound on CR 100E, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Miss Kosciusko County 2016 is seeking candidates to participate in the annual Miss Kosciusko County and Miss Kosciusko County’s Outstanding Teen scholarship pageants. The pageant will also include a princess pageant. The event will be held at 5 p.m. Jan. 16, in Wawasee Middle School. The deadline for applications is Friday, Dec. …read more.

LEESBURG — The Kosciusko County Board of Realtor’s Annual Christmas party honored Kosciusko County military families on Thursday, Dec. 3. The silent and live auction, as well as gift card donations from associates and members, over $5,215 was raised. The proceeds will be distributed among three county military families in need. The funds were an …read more.

WARSAW — Susie McEntire is returning to Warsaw this December for a free, country Christmas-themed concert. McEntire, sister to the famed Reba McEntire, will be at Lakeview Middle School Saturday, Dec. 12. This will be McEntire’s third performance in Warsaw, including last year’s Christmas concert and the Kosciusko County Fair. Like last year, organizers coupled the …read more.

WARSAW — A local woman is trying to give back this holiday season by starting a “Blankets of Love” drive for homeless people. Patrons can drop off new and gently used blankets at Dairy Queen on Winona Avenue and New Life Christian Church, Warsaw. An additional drop-off location can be found at Great Clips, 2548 Walton Blvd., Warsa

PENDLETON — Colt Lundy, who at the age of 15 was sentenced to 30 years, with five years to be served on probation, in the death of his stepfather, Philip Danner, at their Enhanted Hills home, has been moved to a different prison. Lundy was recently transferred from the Wabash Valley Level 4 Facility to …read more.

SYRACUSE — Those looking for some good eating this weekend will find it in Syracuse and be supporting two community minded organizations as well. Both the Syracuse American Legion Auxiliary Unit 223 and the Syracuse Eagles Aerie 3760 are hosting dinners Friday evening, Dec. 11, and the Eagles has a dinner on Saturday, Dec. 12, too.

[weaver_youtube ZzRk41D3OmY rel=0] KOSCIUSKO — Just over a year ago a seasoned Kosciusko County hunter set up his trail cam near Black Lake. Cody Lewis expected to spot the usual game of the season, deer or even a coyote or two. However, when reviewing footage from that night, Lewis was surprised to find something a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A charge of battery, causing serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony, against Justin Forrest Plank, 38, East NorthShore Drive, Syracuse, was dismissed four days before a three-day jury trial was to begin. The deputy prosecuting attorney filed a motion Wednesday, Nov. 25, to dismiss charges against Plank, which was granted. The …read more.

Due to an unseasonably warm fall, the Wawasee Kiwanis Club has opted to move its 2016 Snowmobile Drag Races from Jan. 30 to the alternate date Feb. 13.

LEESBURG — One person has been transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a one-vehicle accident near 842 E. 550N, Leesburg, between CR 75E and CR 100E. Leesburg Fire Department has cleared the scene, however, due to a downed REMC pole and lines down, traffic is being prohibited in that area until REMC crews and replace …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The town of North Webster closed a low interest loan in the amount of $3.5 million through the Indiana Finance Authority’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program. It will finance the necessary expansion of the town’s wastewater treatment facilities.

WARSAW — Soon after Thanksgiving, Warsaw’s Central Park, 225 E. Ft. Wayne St., bursts into a spectacle of Christmas cheer. More than 200,000 lights of every size and color illuminate the once bare branches, creating a joyous backdrop for a number of events celebrating the magic of the season. This year’s display kicked off in …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Lt., Kip L. Shuter announces Pontiac Drive will be closed between CR 225 and Tecumseh Street, beginning Thursday, Dec. 10, through Friday, Dec. 11, for storm sewer installation. The closure time is weather dependent. Pontiac Drive residents to the west of Tecumseh Street will have access from CR 225E. Other Tecumseh …read more.

By JOE DONNELLY, Indiana Senator INDIANA — We owe it to our service members to help them access the best quality mental health care and to deliver that care in a way that meets their needs. My bipartisan “Service member and Veteran Mental Health Care Package” is an important step in our fight against military …read more.

WARSAW — Conducting its last meeting of the year, the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory Board took care of necessary year-end business, including appointments to its board. Diane Quance, who has served as a common council representative for four years, will be leaving. Mike Klondaris, council member and resident within the district of the new …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday, Dec. 8, in Syracuse, the board heard a very brief update on the status of the construction of the new Syracuse Elementary School on Kern Road. Bob Lahrman, director of support services, gave the update.

SYRACUSE — There was a lot of discussion between members of the Syracuse Quiet Zone Committee, along with residents, Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia and representatives from Lawson, Fisher Associates, an engineering firm in Mishawaka regarding safety and insurance liability during a Quiet Zone Committee meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 8. The committee was discussing the …read more.

SYRACUSE — A late afternoon stabbing incident Tuesday, Dec. 8, quickly turned to a hunt for one man after he fled the scene, still armed and on the loose.

SYRACUSE — Five years ago, a new program emphasizing the teaching and rewarding of positive behaviors was implemented within the Wawasee Community School Corp. It was a change in culture and also changed the focus of how students are disciplined.

ETNA GREEN — The scheduling of a caroling event was the main topic of business at a short Etna Green Town Council meeting last night, Tuesday, Dec. 8.

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By BRETT BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation AKRON — Plans continue for the Akron Elementary School building project. The new Akron Elementary School will consist of a renovated existing classroom wing and the addition of office, classroom, cafeteria, stage, gymnasium and supporting spaces. The school is anchored by a central courtyard allowing natural light …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Department and Turkey Creek EMS are responding to an alleged stabbing at Greenhaus Apartments, 201 E. Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse.

WARSAW — As part of a shorter than normal agenda, the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals granted an exception to Rob and Gayle Plummer to allow a home occupation business in a residential district. Approval was granted during the regular monthly meeting of the county BZA Tuesday, Dec. 8, in the Justice Building in Warsaw.

By BRETT BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley Schools ARKRON — The Board of School Trustees of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation honored three staff members at its Dec. 7 meeting. Honored with the Pillar Award for Outstanding Support Staff were Tippecanoe Valley High School Head Cook Shelly Holloway and Tippecanoe Valley High School Technology Associate Mason …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Town of Winona Lake has announced it will stop leaf vacuum pick up on Friday, Dec. 11.

NORTH WEBSTER — A musical extravaganza is coming to the North Webster Community Center gym 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and everyone is invited.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Scott “Bibs” Bibler Memorial Scholarship Fund was recently established at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The fund was created by Scott’s wife, Stephanie Bibler, to preserve the legacy of her beloved husband. Many friends and family members contributed to the fund with memorial …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Following the recent announcement that Warsaw-native Ben Higgins would become the 2016 “bachelor,” area residents have not only followed Higgins’s on-air pursuit of love, but have had the opportunity to experience it firsthand. Higgins and members of the cast and crew of ABC’s “The Bachelor” visited Warsaw at the end of October to film …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Come visit Potawatomi Zoo during their Winter Days while the Zoo is closed for the season and see what your animal friends are up to during the snowy chilly months.