Chad M. Morgan, 35, Dot Street, Warsaw, complained of pain to the back after his vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The accident occurred at 3:19 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, on South High Street, at East Market Street. Charles E. Duncan, 53, South SR 15, Silver Lake, told police he was southbound on …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The North Webster Community Public Library announces the appointment of Dr. Terry Frederick to the Library Board of Trustees. Dr. Frederick will serve a four year term, replacing outgoing trustee Steve Matthias. A retired physician, Dr. Frederick practiced family medicine in the Carmel area for …read more.

WorkOne is teaming with Patrick Industries and AIA Countertops to hold a hiring event featuring multiple openings. The event is slated for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 26 at AIA’s facility, 203 South Huntington Street, Syracuse, IN 46567. The employers seek to hire motivated individuals with good attendance records, positive attitudes and who show traits …read more.

Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) staff will host two public hearings regarding proposed changes to A-F Rules [a hearing in southern Indiana was held this morning]. The proposed change in the A-F model would factor the growth of all students into a school’s grade. The current model only factors growth if a minimum threshold …read more.

By SHERRILL HAMMAN Mentone Elementary School Mentone Elementary will host it’s kindergarten round up at 6 p.m. Monday, March 23. Families will start the evening in the large group instruction room with a short information meeting where they will learn what to expect in kindergarten. Kindergarten teachers will also share about kindergarten readiness and the …read more.

Two Beans Productions’ musical based on the classic book by Judith Viorst will be performed at Warsaw Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Friday, March 27. Have you ever had a really rotten day? Alexander has… He wakes up with gum in his hair, he trips on a skateboard, and then he accidentally dries his …read more.

As InkFreeNews.com continues to grow and our readership expands, we are now offering a wider coverage area for our obituaries page, which serviced Kosciusko and areas of surrounding counties. In addition to the obituaries previously provided, InkFreeNews is now offering obituaries from Fulton, Marshall and Wabash counties as well as obituaries for the southern portion of …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Rep. Jackie Walorski has returned from a daylong, bipartisan Congressional Delegation to the U.S. Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Members of the CODEL observed detention operations, received an intelligence overview and toured specific areas of the detention facility. The trip also included meetings with the …read more.

[weaver_youtube yQofByitq0c rel=0] A new phenomenon sweeping the United States has many people attempting to wean themselves off of standard tobacco cigarettes through the use of vapor-based electronic replacements, often referred to as e-cigs. Many proponents of such devices showed up to Tuesday night’s town meeting in Warsaw to hear the information delivered by a panel …read more.

Syracuse EMS and Fire responded to the call of a car fire this morning around 8:35 a.m. The vehicle was located near 4612 East Cardinal Drive in Syracuse, near Fox Run and Wawasee Heights. The fire reportedly started in the engine compartment of the vehicle. At time of posting the fire was reportedly under control. …read more.

Two acclaimed TV and film personalities are headed to Indianapolis to take the podium as guest speakers for the 2014-15 Steward Speakers Series. The Steward Speakers Series presents award-winning actress Viola Davis and popular talk show and game show host Steve Harvey as keynote speakers for the lecture series that seeks to enhance the community …read more.

Stars will twinkle, little girls will sing along to the music but, most of all, they will dance with their Dads. Lakeland Youth Center’s annual Daddy-Daughter Dance will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Oakwood Resort’s Event Center, Syracuse. The theme for 2015 is “Masquerade Ball” and attendees …read more.

By Anne Gregory Media Relations, Manchester University The Manchester Symphony Orchestra is presenting an ambitious program the second Sunday in March. Unwritten, Unfinished, and Undergrads, Oh My! is offered at 3 p.m. March 8 in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus of Manchester University. Tickets for the general public are $10; free for MU …read more.

The Apollo Chorus of Chicago will honor teachers by offering them complimentary tickets to its Choral Classics concert at 7:30 p.m.March 7 in the University of Chicago’s Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 South Woodlawn Ave. Tickets are limited to one per teacher and available at the door with a school ID. Music education contributes to stronger student …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for portions of northern Indiana. Gusty winds out of the southwest have the potential to bring blowing and drifting snow to the area. These winds are expected to persist throughout the afternoon. Winds of 15 to 25 mph, with heavy gusts up to 35 mph, …read more.

Mike Stinfer, Warsaw, was recently selected from applicants across the country to represent the veterans of Indiana. Stinfer will travel to Washington, D.C. to serve as an inaugural Veterans of Foreign Wars-Student Veterans of America Legislative Fellow in March. He is one of 10 veterans selected from across the nation to work with lawmakers to …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools announced that students from Edgewood Middle School were relocated this morning to Warsaw Community High School after a fire alarm sounded. Students were relocated to the high school following emergency protocol and to avoid students exposed to extreme temperatures. Warsaw Fire Department determined …read more.

By KELSEY MYERS Business Development Specialist, Kosciusko Community Services Kosciusko Community Hospital offers assistance to accommodate residents yet to enroll for health insurance through HIP 2.0. HIP 2.0 is a health care coverage program for Indiana’s low-income adults and would replace traditional Medicaid for all non-disabled adults. HIP 2.0 adds choices for Hoosiers while providing …read more.

The Indiana State Police arrested four people this past Friday at a residence on Walnut Street in Columbia City after locating a meth lab inside of the residence as they assisted the Whitley County Probation Department with a routine check of one of its probationers. According to Detective Andrew Mills, at approximately 2:40 p.m. he …read more.

“We’re moving into the 21st century,” joked Commissioner Ron Truex during the Kosciusko Commissioners Feb. 24 meeting. The commissioners approved to requests for high tech payment options for the Kosciusko County Court Clerk and the Kosciusko County Treasurer. County Clerk Ann Torpy requested that the clerk’s office use Doxpop to offer an online payment option …read more.

Bob Conley presents 911 Director David Rosenberry with Certificates of Recognition for three dispatchers. At the Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting on the morning of Feb. 24, three emergency dispatchers were recognized for the diligence and dedication during the snow storm that affected much of Kosciusko and surrounding counties on Valentine’s Day. On Feb. 14, 2015, …read more.

Three variances were approved Monday evening by the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals. One gave approval to a new transitional care facility in Warsaw. Mainstreet, Carmel, is proposing a transitional care facility at the southwest corner of CR 300N and Sheldon Street, north of Wal-Mart. While adjacent property owners expressed no objections, Brad Harris, senior …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools will be in session the following dates as snow make up days according to the 2014-2015 School Calendar: Friday, March 20 Monday, May 11 Monday, May 18 As of this release, the last day of school for students is tentatively set for Tuesday, …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory that will be in effect in Kosciusko County from 1-10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. Wind chill values as low as 20 degrees below zero are expected. Such frigid winds can result in frost bite or hypothermia in as little as 30 minutes of exposure.

In honor of Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross encourages people to uncover their inner hero and donate blood or platelets, volunteer their time or sign up to organize a blood drive. Since 1943, every president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the Red Cross helps people down …read more.

Once again this year, the Kosciusko Board of Realtors will extend its history of community involvement by awarding three Kosciusko County students each a $1,000 college scholarship. The Kosciusko Board of Realtors has awarded $63,000 in scholarships since 1993. This scholarship is specifically designed to assist bright and motivated students as they strive to achieve …read more.

Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement after he signed into law SEA 62, the bill which allows the Indiana Department of Education to shorten this year’s ISTEP test, which would have been more than 12 hours for third graders. The bill passed unanimously in both houses. “Hoosier students, teachers and parents can breathe easier …read more.

By JON HUTTON Assistant Principal, Tippecanoe Valley High School Today’s high school students have many different opportunities than existed even five years ago.  The experience of a freshman starting high school serves as more of a transition to college than ever before due to the partnership between school and the higher education community.  Students graduating …read more.

Many have been asking the question why Brandon Woody, who has been in trouble with the law numerous times, was allowed to walk the streets? Why wasn’t his bond for offenses been higher or even revoked? The answers appear to be within Indiana Code 35-38-8-4 and IC 35-38-8-5 (Amount of bail; order; endorsement; facts taken into account …read more.

“I think it was just part of reclaiming myself over the past year. I think I got in a rut and was kind of repeating myself, and not wanting to do what I wanted to musically and personally,” says Strand of Oaks frontman Timothy Showalter. “I figured if I was going to take that path, …read more.

A Boy Scout Court of Honor was held Sunday afternoon in Leesburg for 18-year-old Brian J. Holloway, Leesburg. The Warsaw Community High School Junior received his Eagle Scout Award. Holloway, son of Joe and Vanessa Holloway, is a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 729, Leesburg. He is the fifth Scout from the troop to …read more.

[weaver_youtube K_NPDy7xWQY rel=0] Kosciusko County Farm Bureau hosted an opportunity to meet and talk with state legislators and a county councilman Saturday morning. The meeting room at the Biomet Drive, Warsaw, location was standing room only. Topics focused around education and proposed legislation, misconceptions on who makes the rules for the State Department of Education, …read more.

[weaver_youtube jcrpz50jrdQ rel=0]   The inaugural plunge in Warsaw for Special Olympics Saturday could be termed a success. The temperature was in the low 20s, compared to single digits earlier in the week, and the water temperature was estimated at 30 to 32 degrees. Approximately 62 plungers participated in “Freezin’ For A Reason,” at Center …read more.

A husband and wife were arrested at approximately 10:30 a.m. Sunday  in connection with an early morning robbery at Speedway Gas Station. The arrest was made at the Economy Inn, Plymouth, where they had been living. Curtis B. Branscom, 27, North Michigan St., Room 105, Plymouth, and his wife, Bethany L. Branscom, have both been …read more.

[weaver_youtube eJl6xRQ64PU rel=0]   Anne Secrest never stopped smiling following the final buzzer of Saturday’s regional title win over Norwell. (Photos by Nick Goralczyk) DECATUR – Every team wants to make a deep postseason run. Some teams even think they can. But it takes a special team to know that it belongs on an elite level. …read more.

              Mentone Fire Department was called shortly after 11 a.m. Saturday, to a home owned by Ron Batten at 6520 S. SR 19, Mentone. Three occupants were at the residence at the time of the fire and were able to exit the home without injury. The names of the …read more.

A Syracuse man was transported to Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne after he walked in front of a vehicle at West Winona Avenue and South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Kyle J. Fall, 27, EMS D17 Lane, Syracuse, suffered a fracture/dislocation to the femur. The accident occurred at 10:23 p.m. Saturday. Madison L. Neeley, 20, West CR 25S, …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 20 Courtney Starr Bair, 21, 405 S. Graceland Ave., Claypool, arrested for operator never licensed. Bond: $350 cash. Lindsey Marie Wray, 18, 204 S. James St., Milford, arrested for disorderly conduct-fight. Bond: $350 cash. Juan Carlos Lopez, 23, 2441 W. 250S, …read more.

  InkFreeNews.com continues to prove itself as Kosciusko County’s news leader. In just over a month we have reached 32,000 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 600,000 page views and over 300 new …read more.

Kyle DeHart Kyle David DeHart, 22, 11136 N 450E, Syracuse, is back behind bars in Kosciusko County after being arrested at 3:44 p.m. Friday. He was arrested on two outstanding misdemeanor warrants: failure to appear and battery causing bodily injury. Both cases were filed in Kosciusko County Superior Court II. His bond has been set …read more.

A 17-year-old driver complained of pain to the knee/lower leg/foot following a one-vehicle accident at 9:05 a.m. Saturday on South SR 15, north of West CR 550S, Claypool. Mallory B. Daughenbaugh, 17, South Peru Road, Silver Lake, told police she had the cruise control on her vehicle set at 55 miles per hour when her …read more.

Warsaw Police Department was given the go-ahead to purchase software, equipment and attend training to keep up with the change in technology and the public use of mobile devices. The total cost is $23,870.92. The approval was given at Friday Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety. Upon completion of the specialized training, Warsaw Police …read more.

By VALERIE KROEGER Office Of Indiana Secretary of State Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced today that some Indiana businesses have received a deceptive letter that may appear to come from the office’s Business Services Division. The letter is an attempt to solicit Indiana business owners and is not dispatched by or from the Secretary …read more.

By EMILY COWAN Manager of Marketing and Customer Service, Kosciusko County REMC Kosciusko County students are encouraged to “be part of a gallery of art” by entering the 2016 calendar art contest sponsored by Indiana’s electric cooperatives, including Kosciusko REMC. The contest deadline is Friday, March 20. The 2016 contest is now under way and …read more.

  Steven S. Sharp, 64, N. Huntington St., Syracuse, was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road Friday night. The accident occurred at North Huntington Street near West Allen Street. Sharp suffered a broken leg, head trauma and complaining of stomach and back pain. According to the Syracuse Police, Sharp was listed in critical …read more.

Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton filed a motion today in Kosciusko County Circuit Court to substitute the second charge against Brandon Thomas Woody from attempted murder to murder. Woody, 23, 605 W. North St., Syracuse, was initially charged Thursday afternoon with murder and attempted murder, following a double shooting earlier that day in Syracuse. Joshua …read more.

EDITORS NOTE: This is the start of a series of essays leading up to the celebration of the  Indiana Bicentennial In December 2016. The essays focus on the top 100 events, ideas and historical figures of Indiana, in chronological order, tying each to a place or current event in Indiana that continues to tell the …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has received notification from the Allen County Coroner’s office of the death of Tara Thornburg, 23, Syracuse. Thornburg is the second victim in the shooting, which occurred early Thursday in Syracuse. Joshua Knisley, 19, was found dead at the scene. The release was from Michael Burris, chief investigator, Allen County …read more.

Contracts with entertainment for the Warsaw Parks Department’s concert series and a step towards a chance to be a part of the state’s Stellar Communities Program were among approvals this morning at the Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety meeting. Contracts were approved with Duke Tumatoe and the Elwood Splinters Band for the July …read more.

By ALAN CHAMBERS The Rodeheaver Series for the Performing Arts, Warsaw First United Methodist Church The Rodeheaver Series for the Performing Arts will host the Manchester University Jazz Quartet in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1 at the Warsaw First United Methodist Church downtown. Highlighting two of the quartet in the first half of …read more.

The typical college student uses the weekend as a time to blow off steam after a week of  papers, quizzes and tests. 2014 Warsaw Community High School graduate Zachary Breeden is anything but your average college student. Breeden, currently a student at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, uses his weekends to return to …read more.

Dr. Dane Miller That passing of Dr. Dane Miller on Feb. 10 was quite a blow to the communities of Warsaw and Winona Lake. Miller, a co-founder of Biomet and selfless philanthropist, made many great contributions to Kosciusko County. Today, at a memorial service held at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center friends, family and colleagues gathered …read more.

Elkhart The following individual was arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Center: Feb. 18 Hector Flores, 35, 510 Turkey Creek Dive, Milford, arrested for dealing in cocaine or a narcotic drug. Bond: $250,000. Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Feb. 19 Gretchen Elizabeth Carter, 40, …read more.

The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus will perform a free concert in the Ford Theater at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Corporate Sponsorship for this event is provided by Big R. The 62-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus regularly performs in some of the most famous concert …read more.

UPDATE: We have just received a press release from the Syracuse Police Department stating that Tara Thornburg is currently in critical condition on life support at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Family members have approved the donation process for her. Officials will be releasing additional information as it is made available. According to a publicly …read more.

Two persons were injured in a two-vehicle accident at 9:23 a.m. Friday, on South Country Club Road and East CR 400S, Warsaw. Ross E. Armey, 17, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, driver of a 2000 Jeep complained of pain to his entire body. A passenger in his vehicle, Raina J. Armey, 15, South Country Club …read more.

Brandon Thomas Woody, 22, 605 W. North St., Syracuse, was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail at 4:42 p.m. Thursday, by Indiana State Police. His arrest was made after information was provided by citizens throughout the community being channeled to officers. Woody was a person of interest in the shooting of Tara Thornburg, 23, 205 …read more.

Milford Fire Department has been called to assist Foraker Fire Department on a structure fire at 69351 CR 15, between CR 50 and CR 46, south east of New Paris. Initially Milford Fire Department was requested to provide a tanker, but was recently requested to provide manpower as well. The structure on fire is reportedly …read more.

The Syracuse Community is familiar with the victims in the double shooting early Thursday morning of a young couple who had both held jobs around Syracuse. Joshua Randall Knisley, deceased, and girlfriend Tara Thornburg both graduated from Wawasee High School. Thornburg is now fighting an uphill battle of recovery at the Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital …read more.

John and Lacey Woodiel fell asleep a little after midnight on Wednesday night. When they woke around 6 a.m. Thursday morning, they didn’t bother to look out their windows. It was a neighbor’s Facebook post that had them questioning what on earth had happened on Main Street, Syracuse. The Woodiel’s have three children, Josie, Garrett …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 Center Lake Special Olympics Polar Plunge – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. On-site registration will open at 10:30 a.m. Danny’s Sports Bar DJ – 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 …read more.

Brandon Thomas Woody, 22, 605 W. North St., Syracuse, was taken into custody by law enforcement officials this afternoon, according to Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello. Woody is a suspect allegedly involved in the double shooting incident and murder this morning in Syracuse. Woody currently has two additional preliminary warrants for his arrest, which were issued: murder …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Matthew Scott Boggs, 41, Warsaw, on numerous local charges. Boggs currently has numerous charges and pending court cases. Those charges include forgery, stalking, theft, invasion of privacy and possession of methamphetamine. His bond is currently at $200,000 through Kosciusko County authorities. Individuals with …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools has postponed the Kindergarten Round-Up scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19, due to the temperature and wind chill. WCS rescheduled the Kindergarten Round-Up for all incoming 2015-2016 Kindergarten students and parents for 6 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at all elementary schools in the district. …read more.

[weaver_youtube NA6ht5V_8JU rel=0] [weaver_youtube jv-95rtP1Lc rel=0] UPDATE: As of 3:15 p.m., fire fighters were back in service. Emergency personnel are currently responding to a possible house fire located at 5754 South Woodlane Lane. According to officials, one female and a dog were inside the residence when the fire began but exited the home safely. Officials …read more.

Especially within the last three school years, the culture has changed at Wawasee High School. And that is precisely what Mike Schmidt, principal at Wawasee High School, and others wanted to see. “Student led” is more often becoming the norm at the high school. And it’s something Schmidt is particularly passionate about. “It’s part of …read more.

Superintendent of Wawasee Community Schools, Dr. Thomas Edington, stated today that he felt many students would be safest at school, regardless of the events this morning. Because of windchill temperatures that dipped well below freezing, Wawasee Community School Corporation started the day with a delay, but many parents voiced concerns for safety after the shooting …read more.

Winner of the #ColorPinkalicious Contest UPDATE: The winner of our coloring contest is 7-year-old Hannah Likens from North Webster. Hannah has won four tickets to the 2 p.m. show of “Pinkalicious The Musical” at the Honeywell Center this Saturday and a copy of “Pinkalicious: The Pinkamazing Story Collection.” Congratulations, Hannah, and thanks to all who …read more.

[weaver_youtube vF1IiOCaCc0 rel=0] UPDATE: Syracuse Police Department has released the name of this morning’s male shooting victim. Joshua Randall Knisley, 19, Syracuse, was pronounced dead at the scene by Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson. An autopsy at the Northeast Indiana Forensic Center is still scheduled for later today. Tara Thornburg and Joshua Knisley. (Picture courtesy of …read more.

Tara Thornburg, 23, is in critical condition in a Fort Wayne hospital following a shooting in Syracuse early this morning. A 19 year old male was found deceased. His name is not being released by police as extended family is still being notified. An autopsy is expected to be performed today.
Brandon Woody is being sought by police as a person of interest. He is considered armed and dangerous. However police believe this was an isolated incident and no threat to the community.

The train that derailed in West Virginia at approximately 1:20 p.m. on Monday most likely traveled through northern Indiana, and possibly even Kosciusko County. The train, which was carrying crude oil, was reportedly still burning as of Tuesday night, with oil pouring from the wreckage. Members of the affected community in West Virginia have been …read more.

“He really made Winona Lake what it is today, and we really want to keep that legacy going,” said Winona Lake Town Coordinator Craig Allebach of the late Dr. Dane Miller. At the Winona Lake Town Council on Tuesday, Feb. 18, the council and town officials briefly discussed ideas for a memorial in Miller’s honor. …read more.

By BRETT R. BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Connecting Fulton County will be hosting a youth mental health first aid course from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Rochester Learning Center, 1820 Park Road, Rochester. Similar to a first aid or CPR course, this mental health first aid course helps …read more.

The National Weather Service in northern Indiana has issued a winter weather advisory for snow and blowing snow in effect for Kosciusko and area counties until 10 p.m. According to the NWS, bands of light to moderate lake effect snow will develop this afternoon and persist through mid-evening. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches …read more.

By MALLORY QUIGLEY Communications Director, Susan B. Anthony List This morning Dr. David Prentice, vice president and research director of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, will testify before the Indiana Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services in support of SB 334 – legislation to prohibit prenatal discrimination by banning abortions based on sex selection or …read more.

[weaver_youtube xCawenbZBIU rel=0] Charlotte “Queen Bee” Hubbard, southwest Michigan, shared her addiction and love of the pollinating insect, the honey bee, Tuesday evening. Hubbard was the guest speaker at the annual Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting. Combining humor with educational information, Hubbard shared stories of the three people who influenced her …read more.

Actor John Travolta will soon be filming an action thriller movie in Columbus, OH. Patriot Pictures’ “I Am Wrath” will be about a man out for justice, Travolta, who is after a group of corrupt police officers that are unable to catch his wife’s killer. Crew members are already in Ohio preparing for the shoot. …read more.

By DONNA FERGUSON United States Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Indiana Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Julia A. Wickard reminds producers of upcoming important deadlines for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage. The final day to update yield history …read more.

Yesterday evening the Claypool Town Council was presented with information from Town Clerk Connie Morgan discussing a clerical error that has cost the town more than $27,000 over the past four years. According to Morgan, four of the towns largest customers, Louis Dreyfus, Symmetry, a mobile home park and Claypool Elementary were under-billed due to …read more.

Theresa R. Fisher, 57, South SR 25, Mentone, suffered minor bleeding to the head following a one-vehicle accident at noon, Wednesday. The accident was on South SR 25 at South Ferguson Road. Fisher told police she lost control of a vehicle and went off the road, coming to rest facing north. She was taken to …read more.

At its February meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Winona Lake Town Council engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding Ordinance 2015-1-1. The island in Winona Lake (Map courtesy of Google) The ordinance was introduced at the council’s January meeting, and its purpose is to limit the weights of large trucks on the island, which sits …read more.

Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) announced yesterday that it has completed the acquisition of the business and certain assets of Better Way Partners, LLC d/b/a Better Way Products with operating facilities located in New Paris, Bremen and Syracuse, Indiana. Better Way is a high quality manufacturer of fiberglass components primarily used in the recreational vehicle, …read more.

Celebrating the start of its 58th year at its annual meeting and banquet, the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District focused on local achievements and leadership Tuesday evening. The event was held at 2517, Warsaw. Once again four individuals from Wawasee High School were recognized as the county’s top high school soil judgers. Sarah …read more.

A number of residents were present during Tuesday evening’s Warsaw Common Council meeting to express concerns over the chemical spill into Winona Lake following a fire at Warsaw Chemical. At least three residents spoke up expressing clean-up concerns and questioning what is being done to prevent it from happening again. Citizens were informed the situation …read more.

The town of North Webster will learn the fate of its grant for $500,000 to update and repair the North Webster sewage treatment plant, lift stations and lines July 17. The Indiana Office of Rural and Community Affairs deadline for application is May 29 with the initial application to be presented by Triad Associates, Engineering …read more.

The only major piece of business for the Syracuse Town Council came during public discussion on non-agenda items during the council’s monthly meeting Tuesday night. Syracuse resident Sharon Fowler complained about receiving a letter from the town regarding a tree on her property causing a problem between her and her neighbor. The tree straddles the …read more.

Warsaw Common Council approved expanding boundaries of the Warsaw Central Development Area during Tuesday evening’s meeting. The boundary expansion was approved at the Feb. 9 city redevelopment meeting. Jeremy Skinner, city planner, presented the resolution to amend the central development area. The original district was created in the early 1990s focusing on revitalizing the downtown …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for portions of northern Indiana and southern Michigan. The advisory goes into effect at 4 p.m. today and should last until noon tomorrow. NWS is forecasting wind chill values between 10 below zero and 25 below zero. These conditions are expected to set in this …read more.

[weaver_youtube ELQhV8cqgfM rel=0] In front of a crowd of several hundred people, all staring at him with unwavering attention, Jeff Yalden delivered a bold, powerful and passionate speech that left nearly everyone in attendance visibly shaken. Tippecanoe Valley High School has been through some trying times recently, and Yalden has made himself available to the school’s …read more.

Robert Sanders and James Moyer, Kosciusko County Council, were two of about 300 officials from around the state who attended the Association of Indiana Counties’ 2015 County Legislative Conference. County officials met with their legislators to express their concerns about local government issues at this two-day event sponsored by the AIC. The event was held …read more.

Kosciusko County’s state legislators will be in Warsaw Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Farm Bureau Office, off US 30 on Biomet Dive, Warsaw, to greet and speak with constituents. Present will be State Senators Randy Head and Ryan Mishler and State Representatives Curt Nisely and David Wolkins. One of the Kosciusko County Commissioners will also …read more.

The Department of Labor has released employment data from December 2014, and the numbers are quite favorable for Kosciusko County. (Photo Provided) The county’s unemployment rate has consistently been among the lowest in the state, and that trend continued through the end of last year. Kosciusko County was at 4.7 percent, more than a whole …read more.

By VALERIE KROEGER Office of Indiana Secretary of State Secretary of State Connie Lawson has announced over $150,000 in restitution will be returned to 14 Hoosier investors who lost their life savings and retirement in a Ponzi scheme. The investors were victims of convicted felons Kevin James of Indianapolis and Rudolf “Rudi” Pameijer of Trafalgar. …read more.

UPDATE: Syracuse Street Department originally reported a water main break as the cause for several local residents being without water Tuesday afternoon. After Northshore Drive, Long Drive and Shore Lane residents took to Facebook to post their grievances, the town clerk reported water would be back on within a couple hours of the first calls …read more.

Winona Lake Sunday, Feb. 8. Some discolored water and ice remain; however, discoloration is due to dyes released into the lake by the spill, which are not an immediate environmental concern. Lake oxygen levels returned to normal, so aeration was stopped. (Photo Provided) The Warsaw Chemical fire on February 6 raised several environmental concerns after …read more.

Elkhart The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Elkhart County Detention Center: Feb. 16 Cody William Obacz, 21, 9601 N. Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell, arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia/possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while suspended. No bond listed. Michael Alan Kuta, 39, 427 E. CR 1150N, Milford, arrested for escape, …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for area counties including Kosciusko, Marshall, Fulton, Wabash and Elkhart counties. According to the NWS snow showers are expected today, mainly over southern Michigan, which could cause some slick road conditions. Tomorrow through Monday wind chills of -15 to -24 degrees are expected with lake …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee discussed updates regarding ongoing projects at Monday evening’s meeting. Executive Director Megan McClellan met with several homeowners along Eli Lilly Road to discuss widening the narrow section of this trail. The committee is hoping to get donations from a few families to match the donations of neighbors. They also want to put …read more.

Contestants in the First Annual Young Artist’s Competition were (from left) Ben Meulink, Warsaw Community High School (marimba), Abigail Brunk Greaser, Goshen High School (violin), Thomas Wheeler, homeschooled (cello), Rachel Horning, Goshen High School (viola), Drew Tomasik, Warsaw Community High School (trumpet), Hannah Marker, Penn High School (harp), Andrew Scott, Elkhart Central High School (cello), …read more.

Yesterday evening the Warsaw Community School Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting of the school board. The board was presented with a motion to approve stipend recommendations and adjustments. According to Kevin Scott, chief financial officer for WCS, the 2014-2015 teachers’ master contract was settled at the end of September. Prior to …read more.