By 1st Sgt. Chad Hill Public Information Officer Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a shooting incident near Etna Green that occurred last evening involving an eight-year-old female girl. Sheriff’s Deputies, along with emergency personnel, responded to the address of 9989 West, County Road 575 North, Etna Green, after receiving a 911 call at 5:38 …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Most Kosciusko County residents have seen Richard Pelletier at any community event that involves children. For the majority of his life he spent time volunteering as Santa, being an active Kiwanis member, helping with local daycares and spearheading fundraising efforts. Pelletier passed away unexpectedly on April 8, but Kosciusko County and Pelletier’s family will …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw Police and Lutheran EMS are responding to an accident between a motorcycle and a semi on US 30 near the intersection of CR 200N, Warsaw. The driver of the motorcycle has been transferred by Lutheran EMS for leg injuries.

WINONA LAKE — The Village at Winona’s take on Germany’s oldest tradition, Oktoberfest. It kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 1 with a German car show at 10 a.m. along East Canal Street. Hay rides and kids activities also start at 10 a.m. and will be close to the gazebo in the brick alley. A beer sampling …read more.

  ETNA GREEN — At approximately 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, Kosciusko Police and Etna Green EMS responded to reports of a minor accidentally shooting herself at a residence near Etna Green. The girl was transferred to South Bend Memorial Hospital. According to officials, she is in stable condition. No further information is available at …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Heartland Artist Gallery will be displaying over 100 pieces of art at their 28th Annual Juried Art Show in the month of October. All the art is new to the Gallery, and entered from the surrounding four states. Curator, Carrolyne Babcock had this to say about the art submitted: “We have an eclectic …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw Police, Warsaw Fire and Lutheran EMS responded to a head on collision on County Farm Road near the intersection of CR 400S. Two minors and one adult were transported for minor injuries.  

HUNTINGTON — Huntington University’s Dr. Jeffrey B. Webb, professor of American History and department chair of History & Political Science, has published the three-volume reference work titled American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales: An Encyclopedia of American Folklore. The project also includes the work of three other Huntington University faculty and three recent graduates. Drs. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —  1st Source Bank is encouraging the public to be on the lookout for “skimming devices” placed on ATMs by thieves in an attempt to steal debit card numbers and PINs. ATM skimming fraud is increasing nationally and in our local area as well. 1st Source Bank itself recently detected skimming devices on …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Symphony of the Lakes kicks off its 2016-17 season, “Colors of the Symphony,” with its opening concert “Music That Moves You” on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. in Winona Heritage Room. The concert will open with the “Academic Festival Overture” by Johannes Brahms, Finlandia by Jean Sibelius, Symphony No. 5 “The …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw teen has been arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Caleb James Jenkins Caleb James Jenkins, 19, 2610 Harmony Court, Winona Lake, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Sept. 22 officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a call …read more.

WARSAW — Nineteen months and 10 days after the murder of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley at a Main Street residence in Syracuse, two of the three accused will stand trial. The joint murder trial of Brandon Thomas Woody, 24, and Kyle David DeHart, 24, both of Syracuse, is scheduled to begin Thursday, Sept. 29, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — When Pierceton native Wesley Gensch began his applied learning experience as front desk manager at the Gordon Recreation Center, he never dreamed entrepreneurial success was just around the corner in his young life. Gensch was a freshman at Grace College, working to complete the required 12 hours of applied learning (APL) credits necessary …read more.

By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Last week I received an email that really disturbed me. Bill Field, Purdue’s Farm Safety Specialist, sent out a memo with a summary of farm fatalities for Indiana. Three nearby counties are in the top five on the list. Elkhart is number one, LaGrange …read more.

WARSAW — Four North Manchester residents are arrested after stealing over $1,600 of merchandise from Walmart on at least four separate occasions. John Leonard Glenn, 61, 308 S. 1st St., North Manchester, was arrested for corrupt business influence, a level 5 felony; theft, a level 6 felony; three counts of theft, class A misdemeanors, and attempted theft, …read more.

    WARSAW — Center Street Community Theatre’s upcoming “Over the River and Through the Woods” marks the group’s next fall production. The community theatre has come a long way since 2013, but is continuing to grow as it draws amateur talent from all over northeastern Indiana. “Over the River and Through the Woods” illustrates …read more.

WARSAW — In a less than five minute meeting, the Warsaw Board of Zoning approved one zoning request and adjourned. The request was made for a rental property, 508 North Lake St., Warsaw, owned by Tim Hofer to receive an eight foot variance. The development standards currently requires a 20 foot front porch setback. Justin Taylor, assistant …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce was proud to unveil their Bison, named Chief, Monday afternoon, Sept. 26 in the Pickwick Plaza kicking off the Bicentennial Week festivities. Chief is one of the many bison found all over the state of Indiana as part of the Indiana Association of United Ways first-of-its-kind statewide public …read more.

WARSAW — A couple has been arrested on theft and fraud charges. Ashley Lynn Caprarotta, 30, 59725 CR 3, Elkhart, was arrested on Sept. 26, for one count of fraud, a level six felony and one count of attempted fraud, a level six felony. Chad Markham, 30, 901 Mervin St., Goshen, was arrested on Sept. 26, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College will host a Toastmaster’s International demo meeting on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 5:30 p.m. in McClain Hall, 200 Seminary Dr., Winona Lake. The meeting is free of charge and open to the public. “We encourage people to check out Toastmaster’s at the demo meeting,” said Jean Wolfe, talent development specialist …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Indiana Amber Alert Number 06-2016 issued today on Lilian Hernandez and Rene Pasztor has been canceled as of Sept. 26, 2016 at 6:15 p.m. Both children have been located.  This cancellation was requested by the Allen County Sheriff.  Any additional information concerning this cancellation may be obtained by contacting that agency at (260) 449-7661.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Over 700 students from 29 classrooms in Kosciusko County participated in the Center for Lakes & Streams’ annual Lake Adventure Days Thursday and Friday, Sept. 22 and 23 at Lucerne Park and Winona Lake. The Center for Lakes & Streams partnered with local volunteers, local DNR officers, Grace College elementary education students, …read more.

MENTONE — People may not recognize her at first sight, but once she starts talking people are able to immediately place her as the voice of basketball. Rita Price-Simpson has worked for WRSW for over 50 years. She began working for the radio station while she was still in high school and has broadcasted sports …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after chasing down two men and trying to run one of them over with his truck. Daven Paul Gasaway, 19, 5774 North 2nd St., Warsaw, is being charged with battery while armed with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; criminal recklessness while armed with a deadly weapon, a …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Center is ready to present the annual Heart of the Community Annual Charity Auction and Raffle. The 2016 event will have an Italian theme with dinner provided by Bella Vitale, also known as The Cake Lady, and wine service from Tippy Creek Winery. The Sleepy Owl will also provide a cash bar service for the evening.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Bowen Center on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. The Bowen Center will be opening its new adult inpatient unit in Pierceton on Oct. 4.  This new state of the art 24 hour behavioral healthcare facility will be located on 9 Pequignot Drive, Pierceton. The new building …read more.

WARSAW — An OWI car chase that crossed over Indiana and Michigan state lines Saturday evening landed a Warsaw man behind bars. Cory Thomas, 39, of Warsaw, faces fleeing and eluding, resisting and obstruction, OWI, possession of marijuana and open intoxicants charges. He will face these charges out of Branch County, Michigan. It all started …read more.

WARSAW — A man has been identified in the June burglary of Nunez Automotive. James Hillard Hurd III, 29, 10376 South Edgewater Drive, Silver Lake, is being charged with burglary, a level 5 felony, and theft, a level 6 felony. According the the affidavit of probable cause, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Officer responded to a burglary …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club is putting the finishing touches on its third annual Rotary Rocktoberfest, an evening of live music by The Why Store, beer, music and food. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, at the North Webster American Legion Post 253, 756 S. SR 13, North Webster. Doors open at 6 p.m.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School is hosting a FAFSA information night for senior students and their parents at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the high school auditorium.

WARSAW — Jacob William Meyer, 27, 356 E. Birchwood Court, Warsaw, was sentenced on Monday, Sept. 26, on a count of possession of a narcotic drug, a level six felony. One count of dealing a narcotic drug was dropped, per the plea agreement. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Feb. 15, Meyer was …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman is being charged with domestic battery after jumping on her father’s back. Angela D. Prater, 38, 1822 La Vista Drive, Warsaw is being charged with domestic battery to a family or household member with a child under the age of 16 present, a level 6 felony; battery, a class A misdemeanor; …read more.

UPDATE — Indiana Amber Alert Number 06-2016 issued today on Lilian Hernandez and Rene Pasztor has been canceled as of Sept. 26, 2016 at 6:15 p.m.   FORT WAYNE — The Allen County Sheriff is investigating the abduction of two children from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Liliana Hernandez is a 7 year old white female, 3 feet, 4 …read more.

WARSAW — On Sept. 25, at approximately 10:10 p.m., Kosciusko County Central Dispatch received separate 911 calls from occupants of 224 Sophie Lane and 225 Sophie Lane at Canterbury Apartment Complex, advising of a fire on their combined decks. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene and prior to arrival of fire apparatus, Warsaw Police …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —U.S. Senate candidate Congressman Todd Young will be the keynote speaker at the annual Kosciusko Republican Hall of Fame Dinner. This year’s dinner will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Creighton’s Roost Banquet Room, Old 30W, Warsaw.

WARSAW —Warsaw Community Schools Administration, the Warsaw Board of School Trustees and the Warsaw Community Education Association are announcing the passage of a teachers’ contract effective for the 2016-2017 school year. While enrollment and state funding have stayed relatively flat for Warsaw Community Schools, all parties involved have actively and efficiently limited spending, thus creating …read more.

AKRON — On Friday afternoon, Sept. 23 the Grace College campus in Winona Lake looked a little different than usual. Instead of college students milling around the grounds, elementary students in color-coded t-shirts from area schools, including Akron and Mentone Elementary, flooded the campus as a part of Kosciusko County Promise’s “Walk Into My Future” …read more.

[weaver_youtube bRVlLCiudPc rel=0]   SYRACUSE — Stan Moore, North Manchester, was named the Democrat of the Year at the Kosciusko County Democratic Party annual dinner. The event was held Saturday evening, Sept. 24, at South Shore Golf Club, Syracuse. Moore was recognized for his willingness to assist the party when needed. Carmen Darland, Albion, 3rd …read more.

WARSAW — The National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week is slated for Sept. 26 – Oct. 1. Adult education and literacy advocates are promoting the resources and programs across the nation to raise public awareness and to support 36 million adults with low literacy skills. The LINCS Learner Center website connects adults to free …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Bicentennial Committee presents Norman Tokarz who will be doing a presentation on NASA and the Kennedy Space Center’s preparation for the human launch to Mars in 2030. NASA Chief, Operations and Test Management Division, Ground Systems Development and Operations Norman Tokarz will be speaking at Lakeview Middle School 4 p.m. to 5:30 …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a structural fire at Canterbury Apartments, Warsaw around 10:11 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25. Upon arriving, crews called for a full assist from Winona Lake Fire Department and requested that many surrounding departments appear on standby. It was originally dispatched that as many as four apartments could be impacted …read more.

FORT WAYNE — A collaborative effort between the Indiana State Police and the Allen County Drug Task Force this past Friday afternoon resulted in both the seizure of nearly 850 marijuana plants and the arrest of a man from Fort Wayne. In early August of this year, a tip from a concerned citizen to the Allen …read more.

SOUTH BEND – Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly fired defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder on Sunday.

WARSAW — Friends of the Library, 1:00 p.m. Monday, Oct 3. Cookbook Club: fall decorated foods for Halloween and Thanksgiving, 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3. Bring a themed food item. “A Visit with Winston Churchill,” portrayed by Kevin Radaker, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Register. Computer Clinic, 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, and 4-5:30 p.m., …read more.

By Cynthia L. Cates, MBA Kosciusko Literacy Services INDIANA — Long before adults become casualties of illiteracy, they were children who could not read.  The window of opportunity for literacy never fully closes, but learning to read becomes more difficult as one ages.  The literacy and language centers of the brain develop rapidly during the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — From bouncy castles to lumberjack shows, there was something for everybody at the seventh annual North Webster Fall Festival, held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Lion’s Club Mermaid Festival Fairgrounds. The one-day event, sponsored by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce, featured “a different activity …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Fall has officially started and Joe’s Kids celebrated with their annual tailgate themed dinner and auction fundraiser. The fundraiser was held this evening at the Heritage Room, Winona Lake. Guests arrived for the event around 4:30 p.m. in their best tailgate uniforms to socialize and bid on silent auction items. The official program started at …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Bicentennial homecoming parade is going past the Syracuse Library at 4:30 p.m.  Sept. 30. The library staff will be participating either on the Friends of the Library float or in the walking unit, and so, the library is closing at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. Please feel free to use the library’s …read more.

by Andrea Neal Though many might be tempted to confer the honor on Benjamin Harrison, Wendell L. Willkie is the only native Hoosier ever nominated for president by a major political party. Harrison was from North Bend, Ohio. Born and raised in Elwood, Willkie was the Republican standard bearer in 1940, securing the nomination on …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg first responders and Lutheran EMS responded to a one vehicle rollover accident at the 1200 block of East CR 450N, Leesburg around 10:30 p.m. The driver of the vehicle was reportedly injured and the scene was being treated for a gas leak. Officers were unable to advise as to how the accident …read more.

ELKHART — Can an impartial jury in Kosciusko Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine’s home county be found? Elkhart Superior Court Judge Evan S. Roberts, special judge assigned in the criminal case against Rovenstine, has a solution to find out now instead of opening day of the trial. A test jury selection will take place in Kosciusko County …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools held their annual homecoming parade tonight, Friday, Sept. 23. The parade will be kicked at 5 p.m., with the homecoming court, band and floats. This year’s theme was “Time Warp.” Over 26 floats participated this year. Grand Marshall will be Joanna Allison, a retired WCHS teacher. VIPS included Dr. David Hoffert, superintendent, and …read more.

WARSAW — Local artist, Jeff Hodges, Warsaw, will be one of more than 60 artist painting landscapes and street scenes at the First Brush of Fall paint-out in Converse and around the Mississinewa Lake Reservoir on Saturday, Sept. 24. Artists from all over Indiana, Michigan and Ohio will be attending the event including some big …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Dan’s all-you-can-eat fish fry and tenderloins fundraiser will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, in the Wawasee High School cafeteria. It will benefit the Wawasee Choral Department.

WARSAW — The Bicentennial Torch Relay will be starting at 10 a.m. at the Warsaw Community High School football field on Thursday, Sept. 29. Torch bearer Barb Martz will take it one lap around the track before handing it off to Jeff Shriver for Scott Bibler who will be carrying it to the entrance of …read more.

  WINONA LAKE — The Nocturnal 7, a three to four mile race in the dark, will be taking place in Winona Lake at 8 p.m.  Saturday, Oct. 1. This race is organized by Matt and Micah Metzger who partner with Grace College the Indiana State Police and the Warsaw Police Department. It is the …read more.

By Mary Ann Lienhart-Cross Extension Educator, Health & Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Fall is a great time of year to continue your healthy eating! Peppers are foods of color and they are nutrient dense foods. Now is the time and all through the fall to put more peppers in your healthy eating …read more.

SYRACUSE — Shopko, a leading retailer providing a convenient one-stop-shopping experience to rural communities across the country, announced their fundraising results from their participation in Epilepsy Foundation’s “Lemonade for Livy” campaign. A $77,000 donation was presented to Jon Scheinman, Senior Director of Community Development of the Epilepsy Foundation and Hailey Scheinman, Co-Founder of the “Lemonade …read more.

SYRACUSE — Leaves changing colors, farm crops being harvested and cooler temperatures are typical signs of the fall season. And so is homecoming week at Wawasee High School.

SYRACUSE — A syracuse man has been arrested for failure to appear on a fraud charge. Aarron Lee Warren, 26, 519 Harbour Landing Drive, Syracuse, was arrested Feb. 26 and charged with one count of fraud, a level 6 Felony, and one count of theft, a Class A Misdemeanor. According to the affidavit of probable cause, …read more.

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AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley Middle School has been recognized by the Indiana Department of Education for the success of its Catch-Up Café, a program which ensures that students are completing their homework. As a nod to Indiana’s bicentennial, the IDOE has selected “200 Promising Practices” that are happening in Indiana’s schools; one of these is …read more.

AKRON — At a short meeting between the Tippecanoe Valley Board of Trustees, the board approved an agreement between the Board of School Trustees and the Tippecanoe Valley Classroom Teacher’s Association. The agreement is for the school year of 2016-2017 and states everyone on the school’s insurance will receive an increase of $85 on their …read more.

WARSAW — The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association (GWMA) is asking everyone to take a moment on Sunday, Sept. 25 to remember the reality of hunger around the world, to pray and to support Christian agencies who serve around the world. Individuals, families, churches and businesses are also encouraged to donate to local food pantries like The …read more.

CROMWELL — Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District’s monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 19 was short and sweet, with members getting the good news of South Shore Waco Drive Area Projects coming in on time and under budget, according to superintendent Timothy Woodward. As of Sept. 19, Mason Engineering was off the job, having completed work on …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — On Monday, the Special Interim Committee on Redistricting held its third meeting to hear public testimony and to begin discussing the structure of a potential independent redistricting commission. After hearing from experts, former legislators, and advocacy organizations – such as the League of Women Voters and Common Cause Indiana — in support redistricting …read more.

WARSAW —Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts and Goodwill hosted their second Little Black Dress Fashion Show at the Wagon Wheel Thursday evening. Proceeds from the event go towards Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts and Goodwill to benefit educational and job placement programs. Debbie Coble, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries, was present at …read more.

MILFORD — On his third trip to the Brumbaugh Cemetery west of Milford on CR 300W in Jefferson Township, Timothy Moore is closer to finishing his job of restoring several grave markers in the old family cemetery. He has been in the cemetery about a week and a half and plans to wrap up this visit in a day or two, though more work will likely need to be done in the future.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The 2016 Fall Kosciusko County Republican Fish Fry is almost here. The event will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw. The popular event is an evening of fun, time to catch up with friends and meet upcoming election candidates. The all-you-can-eat fish event remains at …read more.

SYRACUSE — Pending ratification by the Wawasee Community Educators Association, the Wawasee school board approved a contract agreement with teachers and administrators during a special board meeting Thursday evening, Sept. 22, in Syracuse.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools are hosting their annual homecoming parade tonight, Friday, Sept. 23. The parade will be kicking off at 5 p.m., with the homecoming court, band and floats. This year’s theme is “Time Warp.” The parade will begin at the high school and will proceed to Union Street. The procession will turn right …read more.

WARSAW — This fall, Warsaw community members will work to feed thousands of starving children around the world through the third annual Warsaw MobilePack event. Through a partnership with Feed My Starving Children, this large community service event is one of the many hunger relief efforts around the country led by the Feed My Starving Children …read more.

WARSAW — Because the YMCA believes in supporting the hopes and dreams of youth in our community and encouraging them to pursue their dreams through education, our county is in year two of the Kosciusko County Promise pilot program. The Promise program is providing new tools to kindergarten through second grade students and their families. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Stuff the Bus, an annual non-perishable food drive of the Wawasee High School Key Club, returns again this year.

INDIANAPOLIS — After a month-long vote starting in August and ending in September, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Commissioner Kent Abernathy announced Indiana residents have chosen a covered bridge design to replace the outgoing Bicentennial license plate. “The first day of fall is a great time to announce the covered bridge license plate is our winner,” said …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department, Warsaw Police Department and Lutheran EMS responded to a three-car accident on Center Street in front of Freedom Express – Citgo. One driver was checked out by Lutheran EMS but no one was transported from the scene. No other information is known at this time.

WINONA LAKE — A new interdisciplinary work on the book of Ecclesiastes is now available. “Fear God and Keep His Commandments: A Practical Exposition of Ecclesiastes” not only looks at the text of the book from a theological viewpoint, but also examines the psychological perspective. The authors, Tiberius Rata, Professor of Old Testament Studies at Grace …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after stealing a vehicle with his girlfriend from her grandmother. James Paul Grothaus, 22, 2904 E. Longspur Lane, Warsaw, was booked for probation violation and auto theft, a level 6 felony on Sept. 20. On July 28, Grothaus and his girlfriend visited her grandmother in Kosciusko County. Grothaus and his girlfriend left …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Julia Holcomb spoke at chapel at Grace College on Wednesday, Sept. 21,  about her abortion and former relationship with Steven Tyler, lead singer of Aerosmith. Holcomb opened by saying, “I’m here to be silent no more about the worst sin I committed in my life.” She explained when she was 15, she …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College announced the sudden resignation of Vice President of Student and Academic Services Jim Swanson on Sept. 13. President of Grace College, Dr. Bill Katip sent out the following email to the student body announcing the resignation: “Dear Grace Student Body: I am writing to inform you that Dr. Jim Swanson has resigned, effective …read more.

WNIT is proud to present this biographical feature of Dr. Dane Miller and show how an engineer, philanthropist and community leader has reinvented orthopedics, his community and left a lasting impression on those he met. “Dane Miller – Brilliant Mind, Humble Man, Friend” airs on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. and, again, Sunday, Sept. …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, today pledged to donate up to $100,000 in matching funds to the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF).  According to the agreement, Zimmer Biomet will help underwrite OREF’s grant administration costs by donating 10 cents for every dollar given to OREF by individual donors. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Health Department performed their monthly Food Service Inspections. These establishments received the following violations: Wendy’s, 3354 Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Received one non-critical violation. Wilby’s, 1200 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Receive one critical violation: ice machine. Epworth Forest Conference Center, 6512 N. 10th Trail, North Webster. Received one critical violation: food storage. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian Academy will hold its ninth annual community-wide Food Drive Sept. 26-28. The food drive will benefit Combined Community Services. “We are excited to again partner with CCS and our generous community”, says Julie Bauer, food drive coordinator. “Last fall we collected over 13,000 pounds of food in just one day …read more.

WARSAW — Diane B. Beckwith was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on Sept. 21 for theft after stating she could not go to jail because of her dogs. On Saturday, Aug. 6, at approximately 5:39 p.m., an officer responded to a report of a theft at Big R. When the officer arrived, he spoke …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Democratic, Republic and Libertarian candidates for governor of Indiana have agreed to debate three times in televised debates organized by the Indiana Debate Commission. Participating will be Democrat John Gregg, Republican Eric Holcomb and Libertarian Rex Bell. The first debate, previously tentatively scheduled, will be Sept. 27 at Lawrence North High School …read more.

WARSAW — The courtroom was silent as Judge David Cates finally read the verdict around 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21. Dominic Fisher was found not guilty on both counts of sexual misconduct. Dominic Fisher Close family members of the teenage girl left the courtroom in a hurry before Judge Cates had finished with his statements. Judge Cates …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Are plans in place to handle a multi-agency, multi-discipline response to an emergency situation in the county?

WARSAW — At approximately 7:03 a.m., Warsaw first responders were dispatched to a car, semi-trailer truck accident at the intersection of CR 350N and SR 15, Warsaw. According to officers on the scene, two people were transported from the accident with injuries. The Semi Driver, Don Padley, 72, Butler, MO, was transported to KCH for …read more.

WARSAW — On Monday, Oct. 3 the Kosciusko Community YMCA, both the Parkview Warsaw branch (from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and the North Webster branch (5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.) will be offering free admission to anyone who brings in a donation of a new or gently used winter coat …read more.

WARSAW — With over seven more hours of testimony after the lunch recess, the two attorneys left the jurors with a lot to consider as they went into deliberation. The sexual misconduct trial of State vs. Dominic Fisher continued on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 21 with the testimonies of two more state witnesses and the accused, Fisher, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) today announced a major step forward in providing a new, online tool to assist families in finding child care and early education providers for their children throughout the state. ChildCareFinder.IN.gov, one of several online enhancements FSSA is making to help people find services in their …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — WGU Indiana has tapped Ivy Tech Community College President Sue Ellspermann as the newest member of the university’s advisory board. The board, composed of community leaders and officials from across the state, is called upon for advice and expertise as it relates to the changing educational environment in Indiana. “Ivy Tech and WGU …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Kosciusko County will celebrate the Indiana Bicentennial with a Hoosier-themed concert on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center (MOCC), 610 Wooster Rd., Winona Lake. The event is free; however, general admission tickets are required and seating will be limited. Tickets are available at county high schools, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council on Tuesday, Sept. 20, held a public hearing for the 2017 budget. Kent Adams, clerk-treasurer, explained the budget has increased 2.9 percent this year, however, it actually comes out at about one percent because of extra wheel tax proceeds the budget will receive. The budget is totaled at …read more.

The serene stone, natural wood and hunter green wooden shake exterior of the new two-story Beaman Home belies the intense and vital ministry that takes place within its walls. Battered women enter these doors for safe shelter, counseling and classes on parenting and life skills. “Our mission is not glamorous,” said Tracie Hodson, the organization’s …read more.

WARSAW — Treasures for Troops, a soldier support ministry through the First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, is conducting the sixth annual “Operation Treat a Soldier”. Once again, they are giving individuals the opportunity to fill a treat bag for a deployed service member currently serving overseas. Anyone wishing to participate can pick up a …read more.

Two vehicles, including a Crystal Valley Catering truck, were involved in an accident at the intersection of U.S. 6 and State Road 13, just after noon on Monday.

WARSAW — Malcolm Williams was awarded the title of Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Malcolm Willliams was born in Howard County on Aug. 7, 1919. When Williams was five, his mother died, leaving him and his three siblings. When his father remarried, his new wife brought …read more.

WARSAW — The sexual misconduct trial of State vs. Dominic Fisher continued on Wednesday morning, Sept. 21 with the testimonies of two more witnesses. The state’s first witness of the day was the teen girl involved in the sexual misconduct. Katie Hampton, deputy prosecuting attorney, started by asking the girl to describe how the incident was …read more.