The Warsaw Police Department and the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club will host the 2015 Law Enforcement in Action Day, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday May 30, at Pike Lake Beach in Warsaw. Below is the hour by hour schedule for the event: Police vehicles on display: 9 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. SWAT bus, SWAT Humvee, …read more.

UPDATE: Turkey Creek Fire Territory Fire Department and EMS, Syracuse and North Webster Police departments and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of an armed man outside a residence at 9485 N. SR 13, Syracuse, later finding a vehicle on fire in the woods behind the property. According to Syracuse Police Chief Tony …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the area. The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. tonight. NWS reports that thunderstorms are likely through the afternoon and into the evening. These storms could be accompanied by high winds, which could cause damage. Thunderstorms are possible on Wednesday as well. At …read more.

Area police officers have apprehended a suspect who allegedly shoplifted at Kohl’s in Warsaw after fleeing from the store. Details are still being released but according to officials, the suspect was located by officers as they proceeded northbound near Leesburg. The subject was reportedly held at gunpoint and is in police custody at this time.  

A North Webster man, who allegedly stole a credit card, was apprehended after a video shows him making two purchases at a Freedom Express Convenience Store. Brandon D. Long, 33, 140 S. East St., North Webster, was arrested Friday, May 22, on two counts of fraud. He was held on $5,000 surety bond. North Webster …read more.

Joe Sanchez, 44, 1009 N. SR 109, Columbia City, who also is being shown with an address of 1615 E. Sheridan St., Warsw, has been arrested on theft, fraud, and deception charges after taking a golf cart from residents at Jellystone Campground, south of North Webster, in September of 2014. Court documents show on Sept. …read more.

A Syracuse man, residing near a school playground, went to the school to complain about the noise and pushed several children standing in front of the school when he left. Robert A. Simmons, 56, 407 W. Boston Street, Syracuse, has been arrested three counts of battery to a person less than 14 years of age, …read more.

At 12:58 a.m. police were involved in a vehicle pursuit that ended in the 300 block of East Van Buren Street. According to a report filed by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, police observed a vehicle northbound on SR 15 with a broken tail light. After attempting to turn around to stop the vehicle, the …read more.

The book, “Becoming Grace: Seventy-Five Years on the Landscape of Christian Higher Education,” available now from Brethren Missionary Herald, features various contributors who write about Grace’s history.

Singer-songwriter Paul Erdman will be this month’s featured performer during “Lunchtime Live!” presented by Edward Jones Investments at the Lerner Theatre.

[weaver_youtube F7gWGK9TybM rel=8] Recognizing the years since the end of World War II, Korean, Vietnam, Gulf War, Afghanistan, Iraq wars, and those veterans present, Ken Locke, Memorial Day speaker, combined seriousness with humor at the John C. Peterson Post 49 and James W. Sittler VFW Post 1126 Memorial Day ceremony in Warsaw Monday morning. Held …read more.

[weaver_youtube d-cERYu2oBg rel=8]   Sammy Davis, Freedom, an American Hero, spoke to approximately 1,000 people Monday morning at the start of the Tracey Yeager Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Winona Lake. Davis is one of 79 living Medal of Honor winners, and the only Hoosier. “While we gather today with family and friends … please remember …read more.

  Mother Nature held off with the rain, with the exception of a brief shower during the ceremony in Syracuse Cemetery, until the festivities were over this afternoon. A large crowd, stretching from Medusa Street up along Huntington and around on Main Street, turned out for this year’s Memorial Day parade. There was a brief …read more.

The weather cooperated with those attending the Memorial Day parade in Milford this morning. The sun darted behind clouds throughout the parade, which paid honor to fallen veterans. Veteran Bob Geiger lead prayer at a brief memorial in front of Milford Town Hall follow by members of the honor guard giving a 21-gun salute during …read more.

InkFreeNews.com continues to prove itself as Kosciusko County’s news leader. We have now reached 33,000 Facebook likes and continue to grow. We are Kosciusko County’s most liked news source. In the last week the Ink Free News Facebook page has had close to 1.1 million page views and over 280 new page likes. Since April …read more.

This year’s North Webster Memorial Day services started with a parade, Monday morning. The parade started at the downtown stoplight and ended at the North Webster Cemetery. The Wawasee Middle School Marching Pride, American Legion Post 253, Lions Karate and many more groups participated in the parade. Once the parade arrived at the North Webster …read more.

Kalamazoo Michigan’s tourism bureau is sponsoring a new way to taste all of Kalamazoo’s different craft beers. “Give a Craft” is a craft beer trail created to promote both tourism and the county’s local breweries at the same time. Participants will receive a beer trail “passport” that can be stamped at 11 different breweries in …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop by …read more.

Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw/Wayne Township Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS are responding to an accident on US 30. The accident is reported in the westbound lane, near Shoops. Minor injuries are being reported.

Walking, running rolling, whatever the means, approximately 170 individuals participated in the Unified Track second annual Run, Walk or Roll 5K and 1 mile event Saturday.

  Vintage motorcycles and a glimpse at rare finds were found at the Seventh Annual Pierceton Vintage Motorcycle Show & Swap Saturday morning. Approximately 50 motorcycles 20 years old or older were ridden or trailered in for the show, which began at 9 a.m. and ended with awards at 3 p.m. The event, hosted by …read more.

  Crowds thinned out mid-afternoon, but there was plenty of activity until 9 p.m. Milford Fest 2015 is winding down for the year. The weather could not have been better for the hundreds who enjoyed the day. The annual event is a time for fun for residents of Milford, return of former residents and visitors …read more.

  Milford Fest Car Show wraps up another year. Milford Lions Club welcomed 62 entries in this year’s car show, from across the state. The car show was held on the north end of Main Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Awards were presented to the following: Best of Show went to Roy Houth …read more.

  A Milford teen has died following an afternoon crash today at CR 300N and Bowser Road, east of Milford. Chelsea L. Fetters, 18, Milford, died from her injuries approximately three hours after the accident, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was initially immediately transported from the scene by Multi-Township EMS to Lutheran Hospital, Fort …read more.

[weaver_youtube qo1lYjn_ryo rel=8]   No cause has been determined yet in a fire that destroyed a mobile home in the Etna Green Mobile Home Park, 210 S. Main St., Friday evening. Etna Green Fire Chief Eric Wagoner reported it is known the fire started in the living room, however, no specific reason has yet to …read more.

The cause of a fire that destroyed a garage, mobile home and three vehicles late Friday afternoon, between South Maple Grove Lane and West Channel Drive, Warsaw, is still undetermined according to Matthew Brubaker, Pierceton Fire Department Chief. The home is owned by Fred and Sandy Prater, South Whitley, and occupied by Kerry and Jane …read more.

Four persons have  been injured, one seriously in a two vehicle accident at 3:37 p.m. today at CR 300E and Bowser Road, east of Milford. Multi-Township EMS, Milford Fire Department along with Syracuse Police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police are at the scene. Motorist should avoid this area until the scene is …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Hoosier women have come a long way since the mid-19th century when a proposal for women’s suffrage generated more scorn than acceptance. One political leader summed up the views of the day when he noted that women already enjoyed “the rights which the Bible designed them to have in this Christian land …read more.

This afternoon at Milford Fest the 2015 Senior King and Queen were crowned. Bud and Jeri Seely received the honor of being the 2015 royalty. Trisha Gall, Lions Club member and Milford Fest Committee member, crowned the couple. Gall described how both Bud and Jeri are active, and lifetime, members of the Lions Club. The …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is gearing up for its ninth year participating in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program, which ensures low-income children receive nutritious meals while school is out. Marci Franks, director of food and nutrition at WCS, says the school corporation got involved several years ago when summer school students asked teachers for food. …read more.

The 2015 Milford Fest Cutie Contest was a success! Aspiring firefighters and hairstylists filled the competition. They were they most common answers for what the children wanted to be when they grew up. The Cutie Contest had 4 different categories. There was a 2-3 year old category for boys and girls and a 4-5 year …read more.

The 2015 Milford Fest has begun. The Kiwanis started the day with their pancake and sausage breakfast. The breakfast is planned to last until 11 a.m. Many events are scheduled to last throughout the day. Most of the community wide garage sales started at 8 a.m. this morning. A map of garage sale is available …read more.

Ethan House, 17, Warsaw, escaped without serious injuries in an accident at 1:53 p.m. today on Country Club Drive, Warsaw, south of the city limits. House was checked at the scene by paramedics for minor injuries and released to his parents. House had been traveling northbound in a pick up truck when it went off …read more.

  Indiana native and winner of season six of The Voice, kicked off the 2015 season of Chautauqua-Wawasee by being the headline concert tonight. Kaufman and bandmates, Jason McCauley on guitar, Nate Grey on bass and Ryan Kock on drums set up a laid back vibe for the almost packed house at the Event Center …read more.

Etna Green Fire Department, with a full assist from Atwood Fire Department, are responding to a mobile home fire. The mobile home is located at 210 S. Main St., Lot 28, in Etna Green. Firefighters are still at the scene. The home is a total loss. No one was reportedly injured and the homeowner was …read more.

Neighbors of the East Washington Street area were in attendance at the May meeting of the North Webster Town Council held Tuesday evening at the North Webster Community Center. They came to express concern about the condition on two homes in their vicinity, as well as other properties within the town limits. The group returned …read more.

  A yearly playground audit of all playground structures in Warsaw Parks resulted in most equipment having several minor issues — bolts needing tightened and ordering safety surfacing. But the main concern came with the equipment at Richardson Dubois Park on Market Street. Shawn Gardner, maintenance director, presented the audit report for 2015 during the …read more.

A few local high schools recently received a nod from USNews.com. The website recently released a listing of top schools in Indiana based upon class sizes, testing scores and proficiency scores in both algebra and English. Though many schools in Kosciusko County such as Wawasee High School and Warsaw Community High School were unranked, schools …read more.

[weaver_youtube GMyC5cJIUck rel=8]   What started out as a garage fire, ended up destroying a mobile home and damaging a nearby mobile home on South Maple Grove Lane, between West Channel Drive, Warsaw, south of Pierceton. Three vehicles, parked outside the garage and contents of the garage were a total loss. Details are not yet …read more.

Baker Youth Club, Warsaw, just like schools throughout the county, honored outstanding students at the end of the school year during an awards banquet. The special occasion was held Thursday evening. The event recognized 30 participants in such areas as boy and girl of the month, junior board of directors, recipients in each of the …read more.

[weaver_youtube AMYyLECVDLs rel=8] Disc golf may bring more activity to Lucerne Park following, approval by Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board, to add an initial nine-hole course and an additional nine-holes in several years. But it wasn’t without discussion. Concern disc golf would interfere with general use of the park was expressed during the board meeting on …read more.

By JENNIFER STEWART K21 Health Foundation Saturday, May 9, the fifth annual golf outing in honor of Nora Stephens was held by her children at Raccoon Run Golf Course. The event raised almost $2,000, which was donated to the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund, administrated by K21 Health Foundation. Nora passed away in November 2010 of lung cancer. …read more.

Today, the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) released the state’s latest child fatality report. DCS reviewed 286 child deaths from state fiscal year 2013, with varying causes that included drownings, gunshot wounds, drug overdoses and beatings.

“We still do not know the cause,” stated Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Brubaker on a fire that destroyed the home of David and Nancy Wilson, 960 N. Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw, Wednesday. “Due to the partial collapse of the roof, we are going to have to take our time.” Warsaw Fire Department was called …read more.

Indiana renters rated Indiana at a B- for city satisfaction this week.

At 1:56 p.m. Friday, May 22, emergency personnel were dispatched to the area near 1776 S. Country Club Road, Warsaw, for a rollover accident. Minor injuries have been reported and utility lines are reportedly down. The stretch of road will reportedly be closed for awhile. Please avoid the area until police can clear the scene. …read more.

A tractor/motorcycle accident in Whitley County sent a motorcyclist to Lutheran Hospital with head injuries this morning. The accident occurred at 11:17 a.m. on SR 5 at Cleveland Road in Whitley County. Curt J. Juergens, 52, Huntington, was taken to Lutheran Hospital with head injuries. No information on his condition is available. Whitley County Sheriff’s …read more.

Children and teens in Kosciusko can start celebrating. The new location for the Baker Youth Club is preparing to open its doors in the coming weeks. The location, which has been in development over the past two years will host a ribbon cutting ceremony

[weaver_youtube H1if9ASi8fM rel=8] An overview of the 2015 legislative session and what the 2016 session may bring were topics of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd House Wrap Up session this morning. Reps. Dave Wolkins and Curt Nisly were the only two legislatures able to attend. “An awful lot was going on,” stated Wolkins, who …read more.

At 4:12 p.m. Thursday, May 21, emergency personnel responded to a report of an accident at the 2500 block of Center Street, near the intersection of Eastlake Drive.

Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide to be flown at half-staff Monday in honor of Memorial Day.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently awarded three local Warsaw students with the Phillip Hochstetler Memorial Scholarship.

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and its Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce a series of events and activities that will take place during the week leading up to the 2015 Four Winds Invitational. Events include the Four Winds Invitational 5K Run & Fun Walk, a Daddy-Daughter Pro-Am, Golfing on the Gridiron, the …read more.

By VICKY DECKER JA Area Coordinator Midwest Poultry has generously donated to support the entire Junior Achievement programs being offer at Mentone Elementary School.  Junior Achievement programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs, which make their communities more …read more.

Students at Milford Elementary School returned to school Friday for a third day without potable water from the school drinking fountains. According to assistant principal Ryan Connor, early Wednesday morning staff noticed water at the southeast end of the elementary school. Upon further inspection by staff, the leak was caused by a break in the …read more.

The regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals was Thursday night and three variances were approved. PW Realty LLC’s petition for a variance to allow a new industrial building to be constructed was approved. It requested employee parking and loading and unloading facilities in a street yard, where ordinance requires them to be …read more.

[weaver_youtube QFVNsRQHg-M rel=0]   Burket Educational Center held its annual graduate honors reception at 10 a.m. today. The ceremony honored 27 students who participated in the alternative education program. According to Micah Lukens, instructional assistant for the alternative education program, this is one of the largest classes to go through Burket Educational Center. The alternative school allows …read more.

The bad news is: we’re entering another season where sudden severe weather can wreak significant damage on property and cause injury or death to the unwary and unprepared. The good news is: there are increasingly accurate and varied ways of quickly warning the people of Kosciusko County of those dangers. “I want them to have …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located at 2518 E. Center St., Warsaw. The driver and passenger in the white vehicle were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Warsaw Police Department are investigating the accident.  

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener Intern Any time you move a plant, it will need time to adjust to its surroundings, even in the house. If you buy houseplants at the greenhouse, the plant may go through changes, drop leaves or droop its branches. Greenhouses are usually more humid and receive more daylight than your …read more.

The outdoors is calling and area skateboard enthusiasts are spending more time under the sun at Kosciusko County skate parks. Mantis Skate Park in Warsaw and Syracuse Skate Park have been filled with the crashing sounds of wheels hitting the ramps. Mantis Skate Park is now opened for the season. From now until June 7, …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. Additionally, a listing of Memorial Day events is being prepared. Those events can also be sent to John Faulkner. Warsaw Central Park Hoosier Highway – 7 p.m. Friday, May 22 …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located on Rozella Road and Fisher Avenue, Warsaw. Three vehicles were involved in the accident, though only two sustained serious damage. The driver of one of the vehicles is being transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital for injuries. Please avoid the area until police have cleared the scene. …read more.

By TAMMY ALLEN ORTHOWORX DIRECTOR OF MARKETING High school students, administrators, guidance counselors, teachers and additional key guests participated in OrthoWorx Innovative Careers Pathway Program—Machining Your Future. This new program is slated to happen twice a year, in the spring and in the fall. During the recent spring program participants learned about orthopedic industry career …read more.

Syracuse Redevelopment Commission met Thursday afternoon to discuss potential covenants for the technology park. Commission members ended the meeting in executive session to hear a proposal from a potential buyer. Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia suggested a list of items that need to be considered for a potential covenant when the town no longer owns …read more.

With “the party of the summer” just a month away, Elkhart Jazz Festival goers can now view the complete performance schedule online at www.elkhartjazzfestival.com. More than 30 performing groups will be featured on six stages and other venues throughout the 28th annual festival, which officially runs June 19-21 and is presented by Forest River. Headliners …read more.

[weaver_youtube n7DW9xIU1jo rel=0] The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club hosted the sixth annual City of Lakes Cruise-In on Saturday, May 16, in downtown Warsaw. The Main and Market street intersection was closed down to allow for numerous cars, motorcycles and even emergency and army vehicles to be displayed for public enjoyment. Motorcycle winners included Pork Chop, Fort …read more.

Here is a listing of Memorial Day events in and around Kosciusko County. We will add to this list as more events are scheduled. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Oakwood Cemetery American Legion Post 49 Memorial Day Service – 10:30 a.m. …read more.

Early Thursday morning, Samuel Fowler was sworn in as Milford’s newest reserve police officer by the town’s Clerk-Treasurer Joellen Free. Fowler is a newlywed, having married his wife Erin earlier this month. Following the wedding, the couple moved to Winona Lake from Warsaw. He intends to eventually attend the Indiana Police Academy and hopes to …read more.

This weekend, the Warsaw Parks Department’s 2015 Central Park Concert Series kicks off with a performance by Hoosier Highway.

Pull out your napkins and ready your tastebuds for a taste of the Northern Indiana Pizza Wars. Eight area pies are currently facing off in a battle of the slices. In pursuit of the best pizza in the county, a bracket style voting contest is currently underway against eight very different pizzas. Voting for round …read more.

Pike and Center Lake beaches in Warsaw will open for the year on Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24. Lifeguards will be on duty from 11:30 a.m to 6:30 p.m. On Memorial Day lifeguards will be on duty at both beaches from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. No lifeguards will be on duty Tuesday …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EDS Superintendent Triton Community School Corporation The following students were awarded special recognition at Triton High School last Saturday morning: The Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete student award was presented by Mr. Ross. The recipients of this award are Nathaniel Spangle and Hannah Jennings. The United States Marine Corps Distinguished students award was …read more.

Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) announced this week its preliminary revenue results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2015, which ended April 24. As this is the first quarter where the company is reporting results that include its recent acquisition of Covidien, full financial results are expected to be reported on June 2, two weeks …read more.

We’ve been talking about them since Fire & Ice, but some of the decorative Bike Into The Bicentennial bicycles are finally on display in downtown Warsaw. Some have fancy wheels, others have interesting accessories, some hardly look like a bicycle at all. The bikes are designed to get folks into the bicentennial spirit and carry …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. Ron Baumgartner, president of The Papers Incorporated, recently established the Archibald (Arch) and Della Baumgartner Community Fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation to honor his parents’ memory and to help meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County, forever. In 1939, Arch Baumgartner left college and his …read more.

The WCHS chorale department will present the fundraiser concert As Time Goes By: A Progression of Popular Music, at 7 p.m Friday, May 22, at the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature the Select Chorale as it celebrates music from every decade beginning in the 1920s and ending in the 2010s. The evening will consist …read more.

Sammy Davis to receive medal of honor at race Monday.

Questions about Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake water levels have been among the most common research-related questions received by the Center for Lakes & Streams over the past few years. In 2012 the lake levels in Wawasee and Syracuse dropped about 18 inches below normal. The expanded study evaluated the causes of lake level changes …read more.

[weaver_youtube C_ivQLYhDuk rel=0] Indiana native David Letterman will host his final “Late Show” on CBS tonight beginning at 11:35 p.m. (EDT). He’s retiring after hosting the show for 22 years. Letterman began his television career as a weather man and anchor on WLWI (now WTHR) in Indianapolis after graduating from Ball State University in 1969. He …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a house fire located at 960 Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw.

The City of Warsaw offices will be closed Monday, May 25th.

Kosciusko County Treasurer Sue Ann Mitchell, was re-elected District President of the Association of Indiana Counties’ (AIC) Northeast District during the annual meeting in Allen County earlier this month.

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County has helped over 20 families locally since 1991. The organization runs as an affiliate from the national branch, securing the entirety of its funding through local donations and efforts. Today, the organization is in dire need of assistance from locals in order to help others in need. There are …read more.

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission on Tuesday authorized certain fee changes for some properties and gave final approval to a package of fish and wildlife rules after dropping three proposals in that rule package. The NRC is an autonomous board that addresses topics pertaining to the Indiana DNR. The proposals that were removed from the fish …read more.

Yesterday the Regional Cities Initiative Steering Committee voted to include Kosciusko County in Northeast Indiana’s bid to become one of Indiana’s first Regional Cities. This is the largest collaboration ever between Kosciusko and the 10-county partnership of northeast Indiana. Kosciusko will join Northeast Indiana in creating a slate of quality of life projects to be …read more.

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has declared May 20 David Letterman Day in the city. The Indianapolis native is hosting his final show tonight after more than 30 years at the desk of the ‘Late Show’ on CBS. Some of the guests on this week’s show have included Tom Hanks and Bill Murray. The final Late …read more.

By AARON ROVENSTINE Kosciusko County Sheriff I was recently asked if I was interested in doing a monthly article on InkFreeNews.com similar to the “Ask the Sheriff’ columns done by Sheriff Brad Rogers of neighboring Elkhart County. After considering it for a while and being assured that I would have some input on the articles, …read more.

Milford third grader wins essay contest

Neighbors of the East Washington Street area were in attendance at the May meeting of the North Webster Town Council held Tuesday evening at the North Webster Community Center. They came to express concern about the condition on two homes in their vicinity, as well as other properties within the town limits. The group returned …read more.

A decision by the Syracuse Town Council to approve an easement brought questions for a member of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The council approved a request by Patrick Industries to build a warehouse above an existing sewer line wile providing an easement so the town …read more.

A request for a tax abatement by Poly-Wood was approved by the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Attorney Steve Snyder briefly outlined Poly-Wood intends to invest $7 million in real estate with a new building on its property and $16 million in equipment. The company also intends to keep its …read more.

Syracuse-based Poly-Wood Inc., a manufacturer of outdoor furniture made from recycled plastics, announced plans today to expand its operations here, creating up to 250 new jobs by 2018.

Jesse Bohannon of Bremen has announced he is a candidate for the Republican nomination in district 17 in the Indiana House of Representatives. Bohannon is a lifelong conservative who boldly defends life, individual liberty and the free market. “Rep. Tim Harman has served our district well, and I am sad to see him retire from the House,” said Bohannon. “As a fellow conservative, I want …read more.

At its May 19 meeting, the Winona Lake Town Council approved several construction projects and amended a couple of old ordinances. Town Manager Craig Allebach presented a parking lot project for the park and the Limitless Park. The town will build a parking lot on the south side of the Limitless Park and renovate the …read more.

Warsaw Community High School announces valedictorian and salutatorian.

Area couple finds massive mushroom

The Clark Gallery at the Honeywell Center recently held a themed artist competition entitled “Trees,” which from April 23 through May 19. “The response for the tree-themed art competition was outstanding”, according to

Today — this 86,400 seconds — is Weights and Measures Day. Though it may sound rather geeky, the study of measurement can be a fascinating endeavor. Humans have been measuring things since they and things existed. It helps us order our world and standardize our interactions. It allows a recognized base point from which we …read more.

(Photos provided by Dr. Chris Boyd) Following two Tough Mudder events in both Illinois and Ohio recently, local students decided to get down and dirty in the spirit of teamwork here in Kosciusko County Recently, students at Lakeview Middle School in Warsaw laced up their tennis shoes and took part in their own mudding event, titled …read more.