WINONA LAKE — Allowing Christ To Shine is proud to announce its fourth annual Christian concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, Winona Lake.

WARSAW — A mother distraught that her children had been taken from her, threatened to harm herself and was taken to the hospital where she spit in the face of a nurse. She has been arrested on a charge of battery by bodily waste, a level 6 felony.

WARSAW — A Roann man owning a home improvement business has been arrested after writing a bad check for construction material.

Kina and husband Tim, center, stand with members of Ghost Asylum, a television show on Destination America. [EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story is one of a two part story detailing a local woman and organization’s account of her encounters with the paranormal. Read part two here.] NAPPANEE — With the passing of another Halloween in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College Community Wind Ensemble under the direction of Martin Becker will present their Fall Concert “Celebrating the Greatest Generation,” a musical tribute and celebration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20, in the Rodeheaver Auditorium, Winona Lake. The program will feature music of Sousa, Shostakovich, Rodgers and Hammerstein, John Williams and more.

WARSAW — A man who plead guilty to a charge of invasion of privacy, a class A misdemeanor, was given one-year probation today in Kosciusko Superior 1 Court. Charges of stalking and two counts of domestic battery were dismissed.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A 26-year-old Nappanee man has been arrested on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of a sawed-off shotgun. He has been booked in the Marshall County Jail.

WARSAW — The next meeting of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety has been moved. Originally scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, the meeting has been moved to 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Warsaw Common Council room in the city hall.

WARSAW — A plea agreement was entered this morning, Thursday, Nov. 5, by Elizabeth K. Stump, 33, 920 Anchorage Road, Warsaw, in four cases. She plead guilty to domestic battery in the presence of a child under the age of 16, a class D felony and theft, enhanced to a level 6 felony. The hearing was held in Kosciusko Superior Court 1.

By AMY MUNCY Advanced Master Gardener WARSAW — Now I must decide where to place the trees that need to be moved out of my so called holding gardens. I have always started my trees from the Arbor Day Foundation in a small raised bed with a fence around it. The fence helps keep the …read more.

WARSAW — Halloween morning was cold and damp. But that did not deter over 200 runners and walkers from dressing in costumes and participating in the first Lutheran Health Network-KCH Freaky 5K through the Beyer Trail and along the Warsaw Greenway. Over $5,000 was raised and will be given to the Cancer Care Fund of …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Adorable baby animals, new exhibits and a birthday celebration helped the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo set a new attendance record in 2015.

CHICAGO — Indiana Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and Glenda Ritz, superintendent of public instruction, testified today before the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation organization. Their testimony expressed concerns about proposed guidelines for teachers of dual credit classes in Indiana’s high schools. These concerns were also expressed in the attached letter to HLC co-signed by the Lt. Governor, the superintendent, Teresa Lubbers, commissioner of higher education and Sarah O’Brien, vice-chair of the state board of education. Dual credit classes taken in high school earn college credits for those students.

ONTARIO — After being dubbed the “saddest dog in the world” by social media users, Lana, a 1 1/2-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is well on her way to becoming the happiest. Rescue Dogs Match, the Canadian nonprofit caring for her, is overwhelmed with applications to adopt the sweet pup after a picture of her looking terribly …read more.

WARSAW — Thursday, Nov. 5, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released an interactive online mapping tool which shows geographic comparisons at the state, county and ZIP code levels of de-identified Medicare Part D opioid prescription claims — prescriptions written and submitted to be filled — within the United States. This new mapping tool allows the user to …read more.

WARSAW — The public concern about ambulances and EMS officials has been heard loud and clear across Kosciusko County over the past few months. We spoke to Tony Doyle, manager of operations at Lutheran EMS to get the details of how things are evolving and changing after the acquisition of Multi-Township EMS by Lutheran Health Network.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department and Warsaw Police Department are responding to a rollover accident on U.S. 30 at Detroit Street.

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MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department arrested William Fredrick Lawson, 49, Plymouth, on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering another person. He was booked in the Marshall County Jail. It was at 3:56 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, when Marshall County Central Dispatch Center received a 911 call of a vehicle collision …read more.

WABASH — The Honeywell Center has announced the on sale date for two new shows; Ron White and Celtic Woman. Tickets for both events will go on sale to the public at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9.

WARSAW — Charges have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court against Steven Christopher Lindsey, 22, 301 S. Main St., Bourbon, for dealing in cocaine, level 5 felony, possession of cocaine, level 6 felony, dealing in methamphetamine, level 5 felony, and possession of two or more chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled …read more.

NAPPANEE —Isaac X. Rosentreter, 19, Woodies Lane, Bremen, is in serious condition after his vehicle collided with a horse on CR 1350N, near CR 1025W. Rosentreter was transported to Community Hospital of Bremen with facial injuries and other abrasions. The accident occurred at 5:51 a.m. today, Nov. 5. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel …read more.

MILFORD — As McBride was chipping layers of plaster from the south interior wall of the building, she started seeing letters painted on the original layer of bricks that composed the bulwark. She excitedly continued chipping away at the plaster until more of the lettering could be deciphered. Eventually, the entirety of the painted sign revealed itself to read “Milford Mail Fine Job Printing.”

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce members will be receiving nomination letters, if they haven’t already, in the mail in preparation for chamber’s annual awards banquet. Members will then have until Dec. 1 to submit their nominees for the different award categories.

INDIANAPOLIS — Girls Night: The Musical has been thrilling audiences and earning raves from critics throughout North America since it began touring after its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious “tell-it-like-it-is” musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and even find themselves singing and dancing in the aisles as some of the most popular hit songs of the ’80s and ’90s make this musical a fan favorite.

LEESBURG — One person has been transported from a two-vehicle accident at Prairie Street and SR 15, Leesburg. The accident was shortly before 7 a.m. Two pick up trucks collided at the intersection in the northbound lane of SR 15. Leesburg Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded.

By BRIAN LADA Meteorologist, AccuWeather WARSAW — AccuWeather reports cosmic fireballs will occasionally light up the night sky as the Taurid meteor shower approaches its peak into next week. “Every year, the earth passes through a stream left by comet Encke, producing the Taurid meteor shower,” AccuWeather meteorologist Dave Samuhel said. “This shower is notorious for producing …read more.

AKRON — The board of directors of the Tippecanoe Valley-Akron School Building Corporation will meet at noon Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Tippecanoe Valley administration office to consider the proposed trust indenture and bond purchase contract and the issuance of ad valorem property tax first mortgage bones, series 2015, by the corporation.

WARSAW — Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission tabled any decision on parking and speed limit issues on Park Ridge Drive until more information is received from a Michiana Area Council of Government traffic study. The commission met today, Wednesday, Nov. 4. Warsaw Police Lt. Kip Shuter presented photos he took where concerns were expressed by Michal …read more.

MENTONE — Kindergarten is not what it used to be. As academic standards continue to increase, kindergarten students are learning things that, a generation ago, they would not have studied until later. With this in mind, programs like Mentone Elementary School’s Kindergarten Readiness Center go beyond a typical preschool format to make sure the youngest students are prepared for …read more.

WARSAW — Real estate directional signs, such as a home for sale sign, have become a problem in recent months in Kosciusko County. During its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 4, in Warsaw, the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission continued a discussion starting last month about whether or not the ordinance governing real estate directional signs needs to be revised.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation, the Adventure Cycling Association, Bicycle Indiana and the Hoosier Rails to Trails Council announce the designation of three U.S. Bicycle Routes that will span the Hoosier State from border to border, stretching a combined total of 610 miles. U.S. Bicycle Routes are officially numbered bicycle routes that connect …read more.

WINONA LAKE — “Iron Man of the Mask” Franc D’Ambrosio brings his program, “Franc D’Ambrosio’s Broadway: Songs of the Great White Way,” to Rodeheaver Auditorium at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, as part of the Lakeland Community Concert Association.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the daytime closure of SR 117, one mile south of SR 10 and 3.5 miles north of SR 110, near Culver from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, daily through Wednesday, Nov. 25. Crews will dig up and repair a pipe in that area.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and Warsaw Community Development Corporation is excited to announce the opening of two businesses through the Downtown Holiday Pop-up Shops program. The program focuses on bringing more shopping opportunities to downtown Warsaw during the holiday season by utilizing vacant downtown buildings to allow start-up businesses to sell their products in temporary shops.

GOSHEN — Goshen, get ready for Rokerthon 2.

[weaver_youtube IkGaXrn0yHw rel=0]   By EILEEN OAKS Marketing and Outreach Specialist, Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The 2,300 muskellunge fingerlings released into Backwater and Webster Lake last week seemed to have little in common with their reputation as one of the fiercest and most evasive challenges for anglers in the Midwest. In five years …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Christian Academy’s theatre department will present “Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery” Nov. 5-7. This is a comedy by Brian D. Taylor.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A passenger in a minivan was seriously injured and airlifted to Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following an early morning double accident on US 31 and Kenilworth Road in Marshall County. The accident occurred at 1:58 a.m.

MUNCIE – Warsaw resident Dan Richard will work a record ninth state volleyball finals this weekend as part of the IHSAA State Volleyball Finals.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Middle School will host a robotics competition Saturday, Nov. 21. Competition rounds may be viewed by the public from 12:30 to 4 p.m.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Student Council is hosting a celebration in honor of Veterans Day, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the school’s gymnasium.

WARSAW — Jeffrey Shelton Jr., 32, 35 Fairlane Drive, Warsaw, was arrested Monday, Nov. 2, on preliminary charges of intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony, and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. The charges stem from an Oct. 11, 2014, incident where he struck his girlfriend on the buttocks and threatened her with a pair of scissors.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services is hoping to give Christmas to families in need this year with its annual Adopt-A-Family event. The event looks to provide meals and gifts for children who have no way of receiving them otherwise. “Adopt-A-Family is for the children who won’t get Christmas,” said CCS Director Peggi Lisenbee-Wright. “They wouldn’t get …read more.

MENTONE — Jon D. Schaeffer, 53, South CR 900W, Mentone, refused medical treatment at the scene, after his 1973 International grain truck flipped early Monday morning, Nov. 2.

WARSAW — Incumbent Cindy A. Dobbins and Jack Wilhite, both Republicans, were elected to the Warsaw Common Council, winning the two at large seats. But their win was not without a fight from Democrat opponent David Baumgartner.

SILVER LAKE — There will be no changes in the Silver Lake Town Council with the incumbents retaining their seats.

MENTONE — There will be no change in the governing body for the city of Mentone following today’s election. All incumbents came through as clear winners.

CLAYPOOL — For the first time any one can remember, neither a Democrat or Republican was elected to office.

PIERCETON — The saying one vote makes a difference, is true in the case for the third seat on the Pierceton Town Council. The end result is a tie between Aaron W. Robbins, Republican, and Armando (Mandy) Espinoza, Democrat and incumbent.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — No medicine works for premature infants like human milk, but many infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit don’t have access to this resource. The Milk Bank, a nonprofit serving NICUs across the Midwest, is now expanding into Northern Indiana so more families can be part of this lifesaving mission. They are …read more.

All precincts are in for the 2015 Municipal and City Primary and the winners chosen. There were a few surprises and history was made in the county. The voter turn out was 11.42 percent county wide. A tie between two candidates in Pierceton, will see the present members of the town council — Ron Hall …read more.

More results are now being released at election headquarters in the Kosciusko County Justice Building for the 2015 Municipal and City Primary with 15 precincts reporting. There are still four precincts to be counted. Here are current totals: City of Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer (R) — 695 Clerk-Treasurer Lynne A. Christiansen (R) — 682 City …read more.

Results from the first precincts are in for the 2015 Municipal and City Primary with nine of the 23 precincts reporting. The first precinct to arrive with ballots was Warsaw Fourth Ward, Second Precinct at approximately 6:11 p.m. Here are current totals: City of Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer (R) — 339 Clerk-Treasurer Lynne A. Christiansen …read more.

(From left) First-time voter Tony Boyer, 18, attended today’s election with mother Monica Boyer. The two were helped by Jack Voklers, Roxanne Coffelt and Carol Volckers.(Not pictured) Laura Lockridge and Jerold Nelson also assisted the two by explaining the polling process. WARSAW — Polls are currently in place for Kosciusko County elections and the turnout …read more.

PIERCETON — According to officials at the Pierceton Community building today, Nov. 3, the general election turnout has been fairly similar to previous years. Around 70 voters had voted by 3:30 p.m., which is about 10 percent of the 682 people registered to vote.

INDIANAPOLIS — The third solo EP from Indianapolis-based singer-songwriter Brett Wiscons will be available beginning this Friday, Nov. 6. “The Heineken Sessions” will be released in conjunction with a release party at 9:30 p.m. at Union 50. The Brett Wiscons Band will be joined on stage by former members of the rock band Great Scott! which he formed more than a decade ago. A second release party will be held in Wiscons’ hometown of Plymouth, featuring The Brett Wiscons Band at Swan Lake Resort, 5203 Plymouth Laporte Trail at 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The full EP will be available at brettwiscons.com.

MENTONE — Turnout has been slightly higher than expected so far at the polls in Mentone. As of 2 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 75 of 582 voters had shown up at the Mentone town hall, 201 West Main St., to cast their ballots. Two precincts are voting in Mentone, including Franklin Township (precinct one) and Harrison Township (precinct …read more.

By SAM WATSON Marketing Contact, Ignition Music Garage GOSHEN — The November concert series at Ignition Music Garage, voted Top Ten Favorite Venue by the Americana music association, continues Nov. 18, with John Moreland and special guest Micah Schnabel. Some days, being John Moreland has to hurt. As others bury experiences and stifle regrets, Moreland pokes …read more.

INDIANA — Almost $2 billion in investments by companies to overhaul production facilities or expand corporate footprints is a tend economic experts are saying puts Indiana at the forefront of states with manufacturing-heavy economies. Indiana leads the nation in manufacturing employment with almost 17 percent of the state workforce being employed by manufacturers. Over 30 …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Voter turn out was light in Silver Lake this morning, Nov. 3, with approximately 37 total votes being cast by 11 a.m. Voters, residing within the town limits of Silver Lake, can cast their vote in the town election until 6 p.m. today. The town hall meeting room is the location for …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Ralphie Parker only wants one thing for Christmas: a Red Ryder Air Rifle. A Christmas Story, The Musical is the hilarious account of Ralphie’s quest to convince his parents, his teacher and Santa himself that this is the perfect gift. Shows begin at 8 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 7. This new Broadway …read more.

SYRACUSE — After an unusually high number of accidents at the intersection of US 6 and CR 29, north of Syracuse, INDOT researched possible methods of alleviation including a roundabout and a four-way stop to replace the current two-way stop. The group settled on an overpass that has come in at an estimated $2.3 million cost.

Close to 10 percent of the eligible voters for Claypool Town Election had made it to the polls by mid-morning today, Nov. 3. According to poll officials only 25 voters out of the 278 registered voters had voted. But more amazing is the number of individuals poll workers had to turn away. Theila Banta stated …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College School of Business will host its fourth annual executive forum, titled, “Harnessing the Power of Innovation,” from 8:15-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. The schedule will be as follows: 8:18-8:45 a.m.: Check-in and beakfast 8:45-9 a.m.: Welcome by Dr. Alan Grossnickle, director …read more.

WABASH — Child prodigy singing sensation Jackie Evancho will perform on the Ford Theater stage at the Honeywell Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. Tickets are $29, $49, $69 and $100. Sponsorship for this concert is provided by the Paul L. Speicher Foundation.

By TYLER MCLEAD Program Diretor, Syracuse Parks and Recreation SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Parks Department will host a community indoor garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Syracuse Community Center. More than 30 vendors will fill the gymnasium with a variety of items to look through. The Syracuse Lions will provide concessions …read more.

ELKHART— November is National Runaway Prevention month, something that resonates in Elkhart County where currently there is no shelter for homeless teens.

WARSAW — Warsaw Common Council members took its first step in budget cuts Monday evening, Nov. 2, during its regular meeting. Line one reductions from the 2015 budget, totaling $389,300 were approved. Council members were given proposed line one cuts to review and take action once the Department of Local Government Finance issues its budget …read more.

WARSAW — Actions by members of the Warsaw Common Council will result in department heads possibly making less money than those they oversee. The five-month 40-minute efforts of Diane Quance, board president and the late Charlie Smith, who worked on the salary ordinance, was not accepted by four of the Warsaw Common Council members Monday …read more.

MENTONE — Those expecting the Battle of the Board during the Monday, Nov. 2, Mentone Town Council meeting were pleasantly surprised as things proceeded peacefully. After approving previous minutes, the council unanimously voted to begin advertising for a new deputy marshal. Town Marshal Jim Eads asked to clarify whether the hiring would begin as of Jan. 1, to which Council …read more.

WARSAW — Documents relating to the issuance of $850,000 WInona PVD Bonds were signed by Warsaw Redevelopment Commission Monday afternoon, Nov. 2. The documents included the Economic Development Memorandum of Understanding, taxpayer agreement, bond purchase agreement and underwriter and/or placement agent engagement letter and deemed final certificate for offering circular.

MILFORD — Milford EMS and Milford Fire Department have been called to the scene of an accident south of 3705 E. Bowser Road, Syracuse.
Syracuse Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the single vehicle accident on Bowser Road, finding the red SUV badly damaged in the middle of the road.

BOURBON — The Bourbon Police Department announced today it will increase patrols for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday travel period — running Nov. 13 through Dec. 6. Officers will join more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies, to conduct high-visibility patrols encouraging drivers and passengers to drive sober and buckle up for safety. “The Thanksgiving …read more.

BURKET — Mentone EMS and Burket Fire Department have been called to a reported house fire near 308 S. West St., Burket.

By JONI TRUEX Public Information Director, KLA WARSAW — Hosted by K-21 Health Services, Rich Haddad welcomed the Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets and guests. Rich explained the K-21 Medical Services Pavilion was the result of a KLA White Paper project. The facility is an all inclusive connected health services center. The space was developed by roundtables with the …read more.

By DENISE RODRIGUEZ NIPSCO Communications MERRILLVILLE — Northern Indiana Public Service Company, state agencies and other local organizations are partnering once again to help connect families who are struggling to pay their heating bills this winter with available assistance funds. Enrollment for the federal low income energy assistance program begins today, Monday, Nov. 2. While …read more.

WARSAW — A shoreline restoration project at Lucerne Park, Pike Lake, was tabled Monday morning during the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety.

WARSAW — George Clemens, newly appointed member of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety, took the oath of office Monday morning at his first BOW meeting. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, who appointed Clemens to the board, noted Clemens is a former councilman and a community businessman. “His experience will be very helpful,” said …read more.

LEESBURG — A lawn mower was destroyed by fire on Tippecanoe Lake this afternoon, with the cause still being investigated by fire officials.

ELKHART COUNTY — Last year was the first time Wawasee and Fairfield’s high school building trades programs teamed up to do a project. This year the two schools are again partnering and will do so for a third time next year.

WARSAW — In honor of the late Charlie Smith, a lifelong advocate for children in Kosciusko County and a longtime benefactor of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana, the agency is proud to introduce the Charlie Smith Award – recognizing individuals who go above and beyond the call of excellence and exhibit an exceptional commitment to enriching the lives of other and improving the community.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting was held today, Monday, Nov. 2. Scott Tilden, county highway superintendent, was in attendance for the reading of bids for supplies for the 2016 year. The bids were announced and will be looked over for the next two weeks before Tilden makes a recommendation to the council at the Nov. 17 meeting.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 20-year-old Lakeville resident after finding him lying on the roadway, intoxicated. Scott Lock Bryer, 20, Lakeville, was arrested and taken to the Marshall County Jail on initial charges of illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage and public intoxication. Police were notified at 4:33 a.m. Sunday, Nov. …read more.

WARSAW — It was on Sept. 28, a county officer suffered injury to his right finger and a dislocated shoulder after being drug approximately 30 feet by a suspect who attempted to flee police on a moped. The individual was arrested Saturday evening by Warsaw Police.

SILVER LAKE — A trio from Illinois was arrested by Silver Lake Police following a tip of an independent contractor dealing cocaine, pills and heroin while working at a local business.

SILVER LAKE — The Kosciusko County community is changing the way many local residents see, and feel, winter weather. Whether beautiful or tragic, the snowfall in Warsaw, Winona Lake, Silver Lake and other local communities can cause more problems than just traffic delays.

By  DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association Siberia is well known as a vast, cold and lonely place in Russia. In some circles, it is believed it was once connected to Alaska via a land bridge. Siberia is one of the most sparsely populated and rugged regions on earth and yet it takes up almost 10 …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Whitley County Highway Department reported this morning, Monday, Nov. 2, the bridge is out on CR 150S, between CR 600W and CR 200S. The bridge is being replaced and the roadway will be closed for approximately three months, starting today.

By KAYLA GOOD Navy Office of Community Outreach, Media Outreach Department WARSAW — Warsaw is one of 18 cities in seven states slated to host a performance by the United States Navy Band during its 2015 fall tour, one of the Navy’s signature outreach programs. The United States Navy Band Commodores performance is scheduled for 3 p.m. …read more.

SYRACUSE — The robotics program is being expanded throughout the Wawasee Community School Corp. at different grade levels. As one indicator the program is growing, Wawasee High School, for the first time, will host a robotics competition Saturday, Nov. 7.

MENTONE — No one was injured when this grain truck rolled over on SR 25 in Mentone, in front of Wilby’s Gas Station this morning, Monday, Nov. 2. The accident is just west of SR 25 and SR 19 intersection. According to Mentone Town Marshal Jim Eads, the right front tire on the grain truck …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Registered voters in the town limits of Claypool, Mentone, Pierceton and Silver Lake, and voters within the corporate limits of the city of Warsaw, will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3. The polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department is currently responding to a reported electrical fire at 312 E. Fourth St., Milford.

WARSAW —If you haven’t taken the opportunity to look through our Area Photos post on InkFreeNews.com, take the time to check out the photos. You may find someone you know or even yourself.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department, Winona Lake Fire Department, Warsaw Police Department and Lutheran EMS were called around 5:45 a.m. this morning, Sunday, Nov. 1, to the scene of a fire at Shamrock Mobile Home Community, near Lake City Highway, Warsaw.

Milford School is in the midst of an epidemic, a zombie epidemic. However, it’s all in good fun with the Wawasee Outdoor Club offering the free event — Zombie Zone — for middle school age students. The event, which is currently underway at the school, runs from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m.

By ANDREA NEAL It is the nation’s third largest cemetery and a “Who’s Who” of Hoosier heroes. One president, three vice presidents and 11 governors are buried there. The grave of poet James Whitcomb Riley occupies the highest point — the “crown hill” — and is one of the most popular tourist sights in Indianapolis. …read more.

WARSAW — Court proceedings scheduled for juveniles and adult cases in Kosciusko Juvenile Court and Kosciusko Superior Court 1 have taken place in a spare courtroom since Oct. 19 when remodeling construction began. These two court rooms, along with the Circuit Court room, have not been upgraded since the Justice Building was built in 1982 …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.