WARSAW — In a short meeting of the Warsaw Community Public library board of trustees on Monday, Oct. 10, the board adopted the 2017 budget. The board voted and unanimously accepted a rainy day budget in the amount of $260,355 and a general budget in the amount of $3,140,215. During her report, director Ann Zydek …read more.

WARSAW — Two petitions submitted by Garry Miller were approved by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning, Oct. 11, in Warsaw.

NORTH WEBSTER — A North Webster man with a history of theft convictions was arrested after stealing a wakeboard from Main Channel Marina. Joshua Michael Kindt, 102 East Epworth Forest Road, North Webster is being charged with theft, a class A misdemeanor and a sentence enhancement for prior thefts, a level 6 felony. On June …read more.

WARSAW — This Friday and Saturday, Oct.14-15, Hither & Yon will be hosting a large home goods sale at Lakeland Christian Academy, located at 1093 S. CR 250E, Winona Lake, including everything from repurposed furniture to other beautiful and unique home furnishings including pillows, lamps, wall art and other craft items.  All of the proceeds will …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — An Argos man has been arrested for auto theft after failing to return a vehicle he took for a test drive in Kosciusko County. Richard Ray LaFrance III, 19, 12498 18B Rd., Argos is charged with auto theft, a level 6 felony. On Aug. 14 a Marshall County Deputy discovered a 2004 …read more.

WARSAW — East Main Street between Hickory Street and Colfax Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12.  This closing is to allow the street to be milled. During the milling, there will be no parking allowed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Main Street.  Any vehicles that are not …read more.

LEESBURG — The majority of the Leesburg Town Hall meeting was spent discussing the speed limits in town. Currently, the speed limit on Van Buren Street is 20 mph. After some research, the council discovered that rural speed limits are created by state standards, putting Van Buren Street at 30 mph. Residents and council members …read more.

WARSAW — Several resignations were accepted by the Kosciusko County Community Corrections Board at its quarterly meeting Monday, Oct. 10.

Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday, Oct. 10, allocated $40,000 for the purchase of a new fire department command vehicle and heard reports from Trustee Barb Griffith and Fire Chief Mickey Scott. The new vehicle, a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, will replace the Chevrolet Suburban the department has used since 2004. The current vehicle “has 116,675 …read more.

WINONA LAKE  — A Winona Lake man was arrested after strangling and intimidating a woman while her three children were in the residence. Brian Redden, 33, 3104 Sandra Lane, Winona Lake was arrested for strangulation, a level 6 felony; intimidation, a level 6 felony; domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and …read more.

MILFORD — Local property owners attended Milford’s regular monthly town council meeting Monday, Oct. 10, to remind the council, in spite of the town’s successes cleaning up derelict buildings, a few problem spots remain. Three trailers on Turkey Creek Drive have proven particularly troublesome. Town Marshal Rich Miotto informed the council two were condemned. One …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott was front and center at the Monday, Oct. 10, meeting of the township’s fire board. With the 2017 budget already passed on to the Syracuse Town Council, Scott’s monthly report was the only business of the evening. In its only substantive vote of the evening, the board unanimously approved …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Lancer Days at Grace College offer high school students and their families the opportunity to experience campus life first-hand. Upcoming Lancer Days include Friday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Nov. 11 at Grace College, 200 Seminary Dr., Winona Lake. “Close to half of high school fall breaks will correspond with our October 21 …read more.

SYRACUSE — The International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 150, out of Countryside, Ill., is now picketing the current Syracuse Elementary and the future elementary site. Two men, one at each site, have been at the locations since late last week. The picketers are on the public right of way and not interfering with …read more.

PIERCETON — Discussion got heated at Pierceton’s Town Council meeting when the previously tabled water ordinance was again brought forward for discussion. The ordinance puts the responsibility of water service payments on to property owners rather than tenants. It was brought forward after the council came to realize they were losing money on failed payments. The new …read more.

ERIE, PA. — For the second time in three years, a horticulture judging team from the Wawasee High School FFA has won the national contest.

WARSAW — Local band Mark Allen & Company has already had music heard worldwide, and they’re headed to Nashville, Tenn. to perform. Mark Allen & Company was formed by Mark Allen around seven months ago, consisting of bandmates Mark Allen. Dean “Shady Kenny” Chaplin, Tage Allen and Zack Shumaker. Since then their music has been heard around the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Join others at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Levinson-LaBrosse Education Center, SR 13 one mile south of Syracuse, from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and/or Sunday, Oct. 16, for the second annual Falltastic Trail Walk.

WARSAW — Warsaw Performing Arts Center is continuing their 10th anniversary season with the world famous male a cappella group Chanticleer, performing at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Sponsored in part by Arts Midwest. A pre-concert performance by the WCHS advanced choirs at 7:10 p.m. Called the world’s reigning male chorus by The New Yorker magazine, …read more.

AKRON — Thursday morning, Oct. 6, marked a momentous occasion in the timeline of the Akron construction project for Akron Elementary students – each one got to sign a steel beam that will be used in the combined gymnasium and auditorium areas. The students’ signatures, color-coded by grade level, will be visible even after the project is …read more.

WARSAW — In mid-September, Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert and Chief Academic Officer David Robertson were selected by the White House to participate in a summit on innovative practices in secondary schools. The event took place on the White House complex and included twenty leading school corporations from throughout the United States. Warsaw …read more.

BOURBON — The Triton High School Marching Band participated in regional contest at Homestead High School on Saturday, Oct. 8. The band received a “gold” rating and is now eligible to participate in the state contest in Indianapolis at Lawrence Central in two weeks. The band is directed by Mr. David Seel.

WARSAW — Scott Anderson, Leesburg firefighter and president of Vivid Scenery, has gathered together a team of local residents to provide assistance to those who lost everything in Haiti. Hurricane Matthew recently devastated most of the island country, and it is being considered the worst disaster in Haiti since the 2010 earthquake. Scott’s sister, Lindsay …read more.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department announced the completion of the national and statewide 2016 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization campaign. During the annual 25-day enforcement period, 44 tickets and 53 warning tickets were written, and two arrests were made for driving while intoxicated within Marshall County. According to the U.S. …read more.

WARSAW — Preliminary studies for an ice rink and park offices at Center Lake Park were signed Monday morning, Oct. 10, during the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. The study will cost approximately $15,000. The contract was signed with MAI Architects, Claypool. Larry Plummer, parks superintendent, stated this has been in the …read more.

INDIANA — As Hurricane Matthew affects the southeast coast of the United States, the American Red Cross is on the ground helping people who are affected by this life- threatening storm. So far, 21 Hoosiers have deployed to Florida and South Carolina from Indiana to help, and the Indiana Red Cross is seeking additional volunteers …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man is being charged with theft after selling an iPad owned by Warsaw Community Schools. Allan Bryant Frye, 2815 Glad St., Warsaw, is being charged with count I theft, a class A misdemeanor, and theft enhancement, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Sept. 23, an …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School Choral Department will present its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, in the high school auditorium.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko High School held their homecoming Friday, Oct. 8. Audrey Bradford and Chase Castillo were voted homecoming princess and prince. Andrea Snavley and Drew Bradford were voted homecoming queen and king.

WARSAW — Dr. Steven C. Hollar, Warsaw dentist, was bestowed the honor Sagamore of the Wabash in a public ceremony in Indianapolis on Friday, Oct. 7.  The Sagamore of the Wabash is the highest distinction given by Governor Pence for distinguished service in Indiana. “Dr. Hollar served three terms, nine years, on the Indiana State Board …read more.

Claypool — A Claypool man was arrested after trying to break into a house multiple times while drunk. Frankie Lee Poe, 44, 4676 S. Scott Rd., Claypool, was arrested for attempted residential entry, a level 6 felony; battery, a class B misdemeanor and public intoxication, a class B misdemeanor. On July 21, an officer with the Warsaw …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Residents are reminded the deadline to register for the upcoming general election will be Tuesday, Oct. 11. People can come into the Kosciusko County Clerk’s office in the Justice Building to register, as well as visiting www.indianavoters.com. Early voting will begin in the county clerk’s office on Wednesday, Oct. 12, and ends …read more.

By Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer I’ve got to admit I am not much of a history buff. Memorizing dates and places while a student never gave me goose bumps. Memorizing the presidents of the United States in US history class, however, does come in handy every once in awhile. I suppose I’ll have to add …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club held its annual awards meeting recently. The outgoing officers donated $26,305 to kid’s programs in the Warsaw Community during the 2015-2016 season. Present were outgoing Optimist officers, Brooke Hamstra, Michele Bickel, Doug Baumgardner, Trace Hansen, Andy Swihart, Trina Hoy and George Brennan. The club also donated $200 to Tiger Basketball.  Doug Ogle, representing …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —In January of 1966 the Kosciusko County Historical Society was formed. One hundred sixty-five persons attended the first meeting held at the courthouse.  From that beginning 50 years ago, the society has grown to nearly 500 members and has become the caretaker of the Old County Jail (now a museum), the Chinworth Bridge (Greenway …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw used a Breck Jackson goal to boost itself to a 3-0 win over NorthWood to claim the Warsaw Girls Soccer Sectional championship Saturday afternoon.

CULVER — The Warsaw boys cross country team won its sixth consecutive sectional title while Triton advanced three individuals Saturday afternoon at Culver Academies.

CULVER — The Warsaw girls cross country team won its sixth consecutive sectional title while Triton advanced five individuals Saturday afternoon at Culver Academies.

SYRACUSE  —  “It’s been a great turnout and the cooperative weather has a lot to do with it,” said Tyler McLead, program director of the Syracuse Parks Department, about today’s Syracuse Fall Festival. With sunny skies and temperatures in the low 60s, it was perfect weather for the Saturday, Oct. 8, festival, held at Lakeside …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Luke Hunt, a retired secondary science educator from the Whitko school district and a former adjunct professor at Grace College, led an interpretive hike at Heritage Trail, part of the Lake City Greenway. Hunt leads a hike biannually, in the spring and fall, to interpret the varying plants, fungi and animals that can be found along the …read more.

New releases Adult non-fiction new releases include “The Property Brother’s Ultimate Guide to Finding and Fixing Your Perfect House” by Jonathan and Drew Scott and “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” by Matthew Desmond.   New to the teen section are “Children of Exile” by Margaret Peterson Haddix and “Last Man Out” by Mike Lupica. Michael Hall’s “Wonderfall,” “The Mighty Odds” by Amy Ignatow, and …read more.

WARSAW — The RedBird Art Studio held a gallery at the VIC during First Friday’s Art-ober event. The gallery showcased work from 25 of the studio’s artists, with pieces ranging from jewelry to paintings to sewing. All of the artwork is completely designed by those served by Cardinal Services. “They enter the space and then …read more.

Catherine Schmidt sells bungee bracelets for Bungees with a Cause. WARSAW — Artists of all varieties took to the courthouse square to showcase their abilities at October’s First Friday event. Catherine Schmidt was one of the artists selling her work along Buffalo Street. Schmidt started Bungees with a Cause after her father was struck with …read more.

SIDNEY — At approximately 7:15 a.m., crews were dispatched to a house fire in Sidney.  Officials have called for a full assist from Sidney, North Manchester, Pierceton and Silver Lake. Parkview EMS also responded. The fire is still not under control currently. No one was in the home when the fire began.

WARSAW— Kosciusko Community YMCA will be starting their second session of fall classes on Oct. 24. Classes will run through Dec. 23. Classes for youth will include swim lessons and gymnastics classes for all ages. Classes that promote the Healthy Living aspect of your Y will include group exercise and Indoor Group Cycling classes, classes …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw Brownie Troop has been making efforts to support a local non-profit organization. Local Brownie Troop 00464 is comprised of seven girls in second and third grade. Last fall, the troop learned about Kate’s Kart from one of their troop members. One of the Brownie’s members regularly receives blood transfusions, causing her to have …read more.

WARSAW — Mary Anderson is the first place winner of the Kosciusko County Historical Society contest “Passport to Kosciusko County”. Anderson’s name was randomly drawn from the many entries received. Second place was Kaitlyn O’Dell and third was Mike Whetstone. The contest required the entrant to visit 50 places, events, or activities throughout the county …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Tanner Moyer, owner of Moyer’s Cruise In, Silver Lake and Moyer’s Corner Cafe, South Whitley, was arrested on Oct. 4 on charges of child molestation. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Aug. 22, an individual went to the South Whitley Police Department to file a complaint involving the alleged molestation of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s a big election year. Are you registered to vote? If you want to have your say, you must register. Register by Oct. 11, to be able to vote in the Nov. 8, General Election. Hoosiers can register to vote online by using the Indiana Voters app, or by visiting online, and can submit …read more.

Weekly prep, college and pro picks from IFN sports writer Nick Goralczyk.

WARSAW — A local boutique owner celebrated the two year anniversary of her business and honored the passing of her father and brother during the celebration, Glam 2.0. Over one hundred people attended the event held at The Vic, 110 North Buffalo Street, Warsaw to watch a runway show featuring the boutique Glam’s fall and …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Fire Department is excited to announce its yearly open house that will be held at the station from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14.  All families are encouraged to  enjoy a night of completely free fun. The department will have opportunities for the children to interact with and work beside the …read more.

WARSAW — A misplaced Purple Heart has found it’s way back to it’s owners with a little help from Goodwill. Recently, a Goodwill in Rochester discovered a Purple Heart had been donated. The Vice President of Mission Advancement Guy Fisher states when items like these are found, they don’t sell them, but rather they typically …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Lakeland Regional Sewer District board was once again led through a labyrinth of color-coded pay applications and change orders by DLZ Project Engineer Casey Erwin at Thursday evening’s regular monthly meeting in the North Webster Community Center.

WARSAW — All Things New, a local non-profit agency formed to help women who are struggling with substance abuse, has announced the hiring of Angela Semonis as its Director of Counseling Services. According to ATN founder, Bill Fawley, Semonis comes with a wealth of training and practical experience in addiction treatment. She received a Master …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Several Wawasee High School students were among the volunteers who helped pack meals for the third annual Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event. Approximately 120 Wawasee students packed 34,344 meals while volunteering Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Grace College Gordon Student Recreation Center in Winona Lake.

Milford Town Council held a brief meeting Thursday, Oct. 6, to approve its 2017 budget. Previously, the town had advertised the budget and held a public hearing Sept. 12. A motion was made to pass the budget and the motion carried, with Doug Ruch abstaining. As a volunteer firefighter, Ruch was required to abstain due …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER: A moped driver was transported from the scene of an accident by a medical helicopter around 5:30 p.m on Thursday, Oct. 6. According to the accident report, Walter Larue, 53, North CR 100E, Warsaw, was traveling northbound on Kalorama Road, North Webster. The responding officer concluded that Larue and his moped left the right side …read more.

WARSAW — This weekend is your last chance to see Center Street Community Theatre’s Over the River and Through the Woods! It’s a heartwarming comedy about Nick, a young Italian-American who just happens to be his grandparents’ last nearby relative. When he gets a dream job offer far away, his grandparents scheme to keep him …read more.

LEESBURG — An 18-year-old Leesburg man was arrested after having sexual relations with a minor. Nicholas Reed Colquitt, 18, 105 EMS T26B Lane, Leesburg, is being charged with sexual conduct with a minor at least 14 years old but younger than 16 years old, a level 5 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, the …read more.

WARSAW — Raise the Dough (RTD) is hosting a dessert reception on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Christ’s Covenant Church located at 2090 East Pierceton Road, Winona Lake.  This free event will be an opportunity for the community to learn more about Raise the Dough, a Warsaw based non-profit dedicated …read more.

WARSAW — Brandon Thomas Woody was found guilty on two counts of murder. Kyle David DeHart was found guilty on two counts of murder and guilty on a charge of obstruction of justice. The two will be sentenced on these charges at a date to be announced. Jurors deliberated just over seven hours before the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The investigation that began in late August of 2016 alleging the filing of fraudulent voter application information has expanded from the original nine counties, to a total of 57 Indiana counties as of today’s date of Oct. 6. Kosciusko County, along with Allen, Elkhart, Fulton and Marshall counties are among the expanded investigation. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Tippecanoe Township Fire, North Webster First Responders and Plain Township Fire Department responded to a moped accident on North Kalorama Road, Leesburg. A landing zone was made in an empty field nearby. A Life Flight medical helicopter transported the moped driver from the scene. The driver was conscious at the time of transport.

WARSAW — Recognizing the shortage of skilled machinists, an effort started two years ago has come to fruition with 14 high school students taking year two of machining at Ivy Tech. “We are appreciative of the dedicated effort overcoming numerous hurdles that resulted in the first ‘early college, dual credit’ program in Kosciusko County for …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — After a Drug Enforcement Administration raid on Tuesday, Oct. 4, Dr. Hanus’ Medical Clinic in South Whitley is now closed. A phone recording greets patients with the information upon calling the office. “Dr. Hanus’ office is now closed effective immediately,” the recording states. “Please note, we are not able to prescribe any new …read more.

NEW PARIS — Bethany Church of the Brethren, US 6, New Paris, will be holding its 29th annual Fall Festival and Hog Roast Dinner Saturday, Oct. 8. The church is located at 19003 US 6, one-half mile east of SR 15 on US 6. The festival will begin at 9 a.m. with a large bazaar …read more.

LEESBURG — Tippy Creek Winery donated $585.00 to the Bailey R. Moore Foundation from its First Annual Car Show. Tippy Creek Winery would like to say thanks to all the owners of the 50 cars who came out to support Tippy Creek Winery’s First Annual Car Show. The support is going to help the Bailey …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Historical Society Genealogy Library is proud to announce that their 2016 Legacy Book, “Schools of Kosciusko County, 1835-1975”, has arrived and is ready for pick up. The book is dedicated to the early pioneer families of Kosciusko County, the students, and their teachers. The library is open 10 a.m. to …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse’s Fall Harvest Festival is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Lakeside Park. Hosted alongside the final date of the Artisans and Farmers Market, the Fall Harvest Festival will have several, fun activities for the entire family to enjoy. Face painting and games are part of the day’s activities. …read more.

SYRACUSE — After a beautiful ice sculpture display last year for a winter event, Ice Creations has been welcomed back to professionally carve pumpkins at the Syracuse Fall Festival. Pumpkins with exact company logos have been carved for the sponsors of the festival, a wonderful decoration for the fall season. Pumpkins will also be carved …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Fall Festival will be hosting the appearance of Animal Grams, a petting zoo from rural North Manchester that has a wide variety of miniature and regular sized animals of 20 different species. From fainting goats and baby doll sheep to reindeer and mini donkeys, Animal Grams is certain to make everyone’s …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman is facing forgery charges after writing checks from a deceased man’s closed bank account. Rachael Leann Adams, 38, 3762 West Old Road 30, Warsaw, is being charged with five counts of forgery, each a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Feb. 5 officers with the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

SYRACUSE — The last Artisans and Farmers market day will be celebrated with the Syracuse Fall Festival on Oct. 8, surrounded by fun activities with many market vendor favorites. A wide variety of vendors will be attending the festival. Judy’s Bakery & More is baking away in preparation for the final day of the market. …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Fall Festival will be celebrating eight successful years on Oct. 8, the last day of the Artisans and Farmers Market. The activities of this year’s festival include face painting, pig racing, a petting zoo, a variety of games, hay rides, pony rides, professional pumpkin carvers, live music and more. “This was …read more.

Warsaw Performing Arts Center is continuing their 10th anniversary season with the world famous male a cappella group Chanticleer, performing at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Sponsored in part by Arts Midwest. A Pre-Concert Performance by the WCHS advanced choirs at 7:10 p.m. Called the world’s reigning male chorus by The New Yorker magazine, the San …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce and the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails cut the ribbon for their move to their new location at Pickwick Plaza next to the Waterlily Art Gallery, located at 108 N. Huntington St., Suite 4.

WARSAW — With music blaring, 390 people helped pack bags for Feed My Starving Children’s opening night Wednesday, Oct. 5. Participants young and old gathered around set stations at Grace College’s Gordon Student Recreation Center to fill MannaPacks with vitamins, veggies, soy and rice for Warsaw’s third annual Feed My Starving Children MobilePack. The bags …read more.

WARSAW — Scott DeHart, father of defendant Kyle DeHart, was the lone witness for either of the defendants in what appears to be the final day in trial of the accused murders of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley on Feb. 19, 2015. The morning session was underway by 8:29 a.m. with Larry Hansen, counsel for …read more.

WARSAW — The Center for Lakes & Streams is hosting a free spring interpretive hike Saturday, Oct. 8, beginning at the Lake City Greenway, through Heritage Trail. The hike will begin at 9 a.m. at the Greenway entrance. Participants should meet at the Heritage Trail parking lot at the end of Boys City Drive. The …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS The Watershed Foundation Marketing and Outreach Specialist Autumn marks the beginning of a beautiful season near the lakes. The ground becomes blanketed in crunchy, colorful leaves, and the excitement of summer is replaced by the serenity of chilly nights next to a bonfire. Many property owners take this time to finish final …read more.

WARSAW — “Who was it?” asks Syracuse Police Officer Joe Denton, getting no answer to the question he asks. “Who was in the house?” Tara Thornburg clearly states, “Brandon Woody.” You hear Denton calling Woody’s name and her stating, “they’re not here.” These comments are heard in a video from the body cam worn by …read more.

WARSAW — After witnessing a vehicle swerve across the centerline, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department found various drugs and a large amount of cash on the occupants. Devin Stuart Gerding, 20, 1692 East CR 200N, Warsaw, is charged with dealing more than one gram of a narcotic drug, a level 4 felony; dealing more than one …read more.

INDIANA —Kent Abernathy, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced that all BMV license branches will be closed Saturday, Oct. 8, through Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. All license branches resume regularly scheduled business hours on Tuesday, Oct. 11. For a complete list of branch locations and hours or …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor® Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort announces they are launching a special for anyone purchasing $100 in gift cards. Now through Dec. 18, individuals will receive a free $10 gift card with each $100 gift card purchase. Every gift list has them; those people who have everything.  What to give those people …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Calling all theater enthusiasts and history lovers, the Kosciusko County Historical Society on Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Center Lake Pavilion is presenting the dinner show – “Through the Decades.” The show will feature interesting and entertaining vignettes from the beginning of our county up to present day.  You will laugh …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Members of the Syracuse, North Webster, and Milford Lions Clubs have again joined forces to  provide vision screening for first, third, fifth and eighth grade students in the Wawasee School District. For the second year, Lions are assisting area school nurses in conducting this annual screening, which is mandated by the State …read more.

WARSAW — During a short regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 5, in Warsaw, the APC approved a preliminary plat petition for Ricky Watters.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was arrested after dealing drugs near a park where a child was playing. Billie Lynn Mireles, 77 King’s Highway, Winona Lake, is being charged with count one dealing in narcotic drug enhancing circumstances, a level 4 felony, and count two dealing in schedule IV controlled substance enhancing circumstances, a level 6 …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Parkview Health president and CEO Mike Packnett today joined health system and community leaders to celebrate the placement of the final steel beam at the new Parkview Cancer Institute. The Parkview Cancer Institute will be connected to Parkview Regional Medical Center, south of Medical Park 11. The $100 million, 175,000 square foot …read more.

WARSAW — Attendance in the Kosciusko Circuit Court room dwindled as the trial of Brandon Woody and Kyle DeHart continues for the third day. The two are on trial for the Feb. 19, 2015, murders of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley. Family members of the two victims, however, and a few family members and friends …read more.

They live lives incessantly circumscribed by guidelines, parameters and regimen. But when any of the 140 persons served by Cardinal Services in Warsaw take refuge in the liberating haven of RedBird Art Studio, their personalities unfurl and their spirits take flight through their unique individualized creative expressions. Many of these special artists are shackled by …read more.

WARSAW — Brightpoint announced that it has received a grant of $32,000 from The Lutheran Foundation for the Covering Kids and Families program. Brightpoint’s CKF program has licensed Indiana Navigators that provide free help to Hoosier families to enroll and understand state and federal health insurance programs such as Medicaid, Hoosier Healthwise, Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant …read more.

The Kosciusko County Health Department performed the September Food Service Inspections. These establishments received the following violations: Stella’s Sub Pub, 918 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, received one critical violation: temperatures, and one non-critical violation. Our Father’s House, 401 Argonne Road, Warsaw, received one critical violation: date-marking. Subway, 2124 South SR 13, Pierceton, received one critical …read more.

WARSAW — Wagon Wheel Jr., the youth theatre branch of Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, announced its 2016 Halloween show, “Zombie Night!” The production takes the stage at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, and Sunday, Oct. 30, at Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts. This doo-wopping musical pays tribute to classic horror flicks …read more.

WARSAW — October’s First Friday theme will channel Kosciusko County’s inner artist with ‘Art-tober” First Friday. The events will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, in the courthouse square of downtown Warsaw. Artists of all ages and mediums are welcome to showcase and sell their art. An application is available …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has been recognized by Riley Hospital for Children as a Riley Corporation. To earn this status, Tippecanoe Valley either had all schools donate to Riley Hospital for Children throughout the 2015-16 school year, or raised at least one dollar for Riley for every student in its participating schools. The …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Place is hosting a medicare seminar for Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers who need help understanding benefits and navigating the Medicare program. The free seminar will take place on Oct. 13 in two sessions at Lake City Place located at 425 Chinworth Court, Warsaw. There will be a seminar at 10 a.m. for …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation, the Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources remind drivers to stay alert as deer become more active in fall months on Indiana’s roadways. Nearly 50 percent of all vehicle crashes involving deer occur between October and December. Deer are generally more active during mating …read more.

WARSAW — Testimony Tuesday afternoon in the murder trial of Brandon Thomas Woody and Kyle David DeHart for the deaths of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley, focused around investigators in the case and the search for evidence. The cross examination by attorneys for the defendants questioned Syracuse Police Officer Joe Denton on why some of …read more.