WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools mission is to inspire and equip all students to continuously acquire knowledge and skills while pursuing their dreams and enriching the lives of others. This mission is central in our visionary goals and core values as a community based Public School Corporation. The WCS Mission Statement and strategic goals were …read more.

  PIERCETON — Pierceton Police Department and Lutheran EMS responded to a vehicle flipped over a guardrail on US 30 West, west of Pierceton. Pierceton PD advised that the driver stated possible mechanical malfunction that caused the driver to veer off the road. Driver was treated for hornet stings. No one was transported from the …read more.

ELKHART — Trace Adkins’ recently released his music video for his song “Lit”, which was filmed entirely during his visit to the 2016 Elkhart County Fair. The video shows Adkins singing on stage at the fair, as well as clips of people walking through the fair, livestock and some of the rides in action. [weaver_youtube mAJTe-6fVaY rel=0] …read more.

WARSAW — Kathleen Weissenberger, city consultant, gave an update on grants requested for Ker Park and the Richardson-DuBois Park. Weissenberger stated that they are still in the application process for the wanted grant. “We are applying for the maximum amount,” stated Weissenberger. Warsaw Parks is applying for $500,000 for the parks on East Market Street. Since the …read more.

SYRACUSE — It was December 2015 when the Concerned Residents Action Committee held its last meeting. Since then committee members hired Lawson Fisher Associates, an engineering firm in Mishawaka, to do a traffic count and feasibility study for creating a quiet zone along the railroad tracks going through the Syracuse area. The committee was supposed …read more.

DUNLAP — Today, Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 8:44 a.m. officers from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a bomb threat at the Concord High School after being notified that a threatening note was found written on a bathroom stall inside of the school. School officials took precautionary measures and evacuated students from the school …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — During the past weeks motorists in the area may have noticed paths cut through corn and bean fields and survey markers in a southwest to northeast direction. It is the start of NIPSCO’s Reynolds Topeka Line construction. Larry Graham, NIPSCO public relations, stated right of way survey work, erosion control barriers in …read more.

Syracuse Town Council Tuesday evening, Sept. 20, unanimously passed an ordinance to refinance the town’s $4 million 2004 waterworks bond. Refinancing and marketing the bond to local banks by Paula Kehr-Wicker, Syracuse clerk-treasurer, will reduce interest payments and eliminate plan agent fees, saving the town up to $100,000, according to London Witte Group LLC, the …read more.

WARSAW — Patrick Brown presented a quick update on the Five Year Master Plan to the Warsaw Park Board Tuesday night. “We were a month ahead of schedule but now we’re back on schedule.” Brown states they are on schedule to present a public hearing on the action plans next month. November will then be …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Citing its fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers, North Webster Town Council tabled an add on payment of $21,782 to Crosby Construction, Fort Wayne, during its Tuesday, Sept. 20, meeting at the North Webster Community Center.

WARSAW — After a long four and a half hours of jury selection, the trial of State vs. Dominic Fisher officially began on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 20. The trial revolves around charges that were filed in 2015. According to an affidavit released by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, Dominic J. Fisher, 32, of 978 E. CR …read more.

WARSAW — A “Women In Engineering” workshop was held at the Warsaw Area Career Center on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Girls in eighth grade were able to enjoy breakfast and listen to a female engineer at Zimmer Biomet speak about why she enjoys her career in and what some of the struggles are being in a …read more.

WARSAW — City planner Jeremy Skinner and David Matthews of Matthews, LLC presented plans for the redevelopment of Buffalo Street that will extend from Fort Wayne Street to Center Lake to the Northeast Regional Development Authority as part of the Road to One Million project. Prior to the meeting, the board was given a tour …read more.

WARSAW — Sir Winston Churchill, the famous British statesman who is best known for his wartime leadership as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War, will visit the Warsaw Public Library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 through the dramatic skills of experienced actor-scholar Kevin Radaker. The presentation is free and …read more.

WARSAW — The majority of the Warsaw School Board meeting on Monday, Sept. 19, was devoted to a recap of how summer school went this year. JoElla Smyth, Principal of Edgewood Middle School, gave the board an update on summer school activities. The Warsaw School district had about 2,000 kids in summer school this past …read more.

WARSAW — Today, Zimmer Biomet launched the Vanguard individualized total knee arthroplasty implant system. Based in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet touted the knee as first of its kind, featuring two polyethylene bearings with different articulations on the medial and lateral side of the implant to allow surgeons to mix-and-match different bearings to personalize the procedure and preserve …read more.

WARSAW — The AWS Foundation in Fort Wayne recently granted $50,000 to Joe’s Kids to help provide much needed pediatric therapy services to children with special needs in and around Kosciusko County. Of the awarded funds, $20,000 was designated for operational expenses and $30,000 was designated for furniture and equipment purchases for Joe’s Kids’ new …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District board gathered for a short meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20. KC recycling director, Shelly Heckert, mentioned they had found a ramp behind the recycling building that they wanted to sell. Southwest Docking and Handling will purchase the ramp for $1,500. Michelle Puckett, county auditor, listed the …read more.

AKRON — On Thursday night, Sept. 15, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation celebrated its Distinguished Alumni Class of 2016 with a dinner held at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. The class is made up of two groups, both of which are comprised of individuals who have led “successful and productive lives” since graduating. The first group of …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool council approved two new ordinances at Monday night’s meeting. The board discussed changes to an ATV ordinance that was given to attorney John Barrett to review last month. The changes will reclassify ATVs as off-road vehicles (ORVs). No ORVs will be allowed to operate within Claypool, unless used by law enforcement. Fines …read more.

By Blaine Conley, Assistant Superintendent Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation MENTONE — Over the summer months, teachers from Tippecanoe Valley participated in the Professional Learning Communities at Work Institute for four days, All Write Summer Institute for two days, IDOE training on the new high school science standards for one day, ACP training for two days, Project …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — With the current rise of interest in the paranormal the Kosciusko County Historical Society is undertaking a survey of ghostly, unnatural activity in the county. Houses, businesses, barns, bridges or any place that has unusual, unexplained activity are desired for the survey.  Ghost sighting, objects mysteriously moved, animals reacting to unseen stimuli, …read more.

WARSAW — For Betsy Hines, an outdoor enthusiast, moving to Kosciusko County has been a godsend. Hines, a Frankfort native and Indiana State University graduate, relocated to Warsaw in March 2015, and now she is near her parents, Doug and Lisa Hines, who relocated three years before her, buying a house on Lake Wawasee and …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Chris Murphy, 1st Source Chairman and CEO, announces that Chris Strafford has been promoted to Senior Vice President and will lead the company’s Personal Asset Management Group, with responsibilities for providing clients financial planning, portfolio management and investments, trust administration, private banking, insurance and other related financial services, including family office services. …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of School Trustees has approved the hiring of Rich Haddad as the new Tiger boys golf coach. This will be Haddad’s first official venture into coaching, but won’t be the first time he has taught people the game of golf. “I have played the game since I was nine years …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The rest of September shapes up to be a big month for North Webster as North Webster Chamber of Commerce members learned at the general meeting Monday, Sept. 19, at the Tippecanoe Township Building. Secretary Helen Leinbach, North Webster Community Public Library, presided.

SYRACUSE — Insurance, grants and flooding issues dominated much of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday evening, Sept. 19. The meeting was held at its new office in downtown Syracuse. Megan McClellan, executive director, has applied for or will apply for nine grants totaling $1.1 million. One grant could come from State Farm for $25,000. …read more.

WARSAW — A brewery and restaurant is another step closer to moving into the Leesburg Mill after the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the Kosciusko County Commissioners approved the rezoning of the property the Leesburg Mill is on. Leesburg has dis-annexed the Leesburg Mill from the town because there were no more …read more.

LAKE WAWASEE — This summer, the Center for Lakes & Streams, at Grace College, began a new project to monitor starry stonewort on Lake Wawasee. Starry stonewort is an invasive algae which can pose a threat to lakes as it can form dense, thick mats which inhibit boat traffic and limit the growth of native …read more.

PIERCETON — The Bowen Center will be opening their new adult In-Patient Unit in Pierceton, on Oct. 4. This new 24-hour behavioral healthcare facility will be located on 9 Pequignot Drive. The new building will feature 12 adult client rooms and 20,622 square feet and use an innovative pod design with four client rooms per …read more.

WARSAW — Tensions were high during a code violation meeting dealing with an issue of noise during rodeos at the fairgrounds this summer. The issue in concern was a rodeo that took place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 24, this year. City attorney Michael Valentine represented the city and mentioned that the …read more.

WARSAW — The current Warsaw city salary ordinance was amended Monday evening, Sept. 19, to stay in compliance with the Federal Fair Labor Standard Act. Members of the Warsaw Common Council voted unanimously to amend the ordinance.

SYRACUSE — Conexus Indiana’s innovative Conexus Interns Program posted dramatic growth in its second year, reaching 230 Indiana high school students interning at 79 Indiana companies, a 170 percent increase over its successful 2015 pilot year. In Kosciusko County, Poly-Wood LLC participated in the program, hosting 1 high school student. “The Conexus Interns Program helps …read more.

WARSAW — Brightpoint has been awarded a grant in the amount of $6,000 by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. These funds will be used for the Covering Kids and Families of Northeast Indiana (CKF-NEIN) program. The grant will be used to assist families and individuals with enrolling in health insurance programs. Brightpoint’s CKF program employs licensed …read more.

ELKHART — Grammy-award winning country musician Ronnie Milsap will perform at the Lerner Theatre on Dec. 16 at 8  p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. Ticket prices are $29, $39, & $49 plus fees and can be purchased at the Lerner Theatre box office, by phone …read more.

WARSAW — The YMCA, a longtime leader in youth development, in partnership with schools and families, is working to improve the educational readiness, engagement and outcomes for our county’s children. Statistics show that a large number of children from low-income environments reach kindergarten unprepared and that they continue to fall behind in school without the …read more.

SYRACUSE — At approximately 11:33 a.m. this morning, Monday, Sept. 19, the Syracuse Police Department responded to a report of a possible explosive device lying in the grass near the Goodwill donation box. The box is located near 203 E. Pickwick Drive.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was sentenced for drug charges after being found unresponsive due to intoxication in a running vehicle. Kaytlin Elline Brubaker, 24, 3484 N. CR 100E, Warsaw, was charged with possession of a narcotic and possession for two or more chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, both level 6 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Friday, Sept. 16, began the process for public schools to report enrollment numbers to the Indiana Department of Education. It is officially known as ADM, or average daily membership.

By Gail Jacobs Master Gardener September always brings me mixed emotions. Part of me is glad that summers added chores are nearly done. After doing all of the riding lawn mowing done one night after work then the push trimming the next night and lastly using the weed eater on the following night! Of course, all …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi made several early models of the Statue of Liberty.  All were females and were robed in a long gown and cloak similar to those on Roman goddesses.  From the beginning Bartholdi insisted that one arm would be raised holding a torch, reaching toward the sky.  He …read more.

WARSAW — Visitors eagerly toured five homes during the Builders Association of Kosciusko and Fulton Counties’ 2016 Homes on Parade Friday through Sunday, Sept. 16-18. Spread throughout Kosciusko County, the parade featured stunning custom homes in Syracuse, Winona Lake and Warsaw.

WARSAW — A Fort Wayne man was sentenced today after escaping from Pierceton Woods Academy in May. Austin Tyrone Gambler, 18, 1500 Mill Road, Fort Wayne, pleaded guilty to escape, a level 5 felony. On May 1, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to an escape at Pierceton Woods Academy. Officers spoke with a staff …read more.

WARSAW — An invitation to tour the new facility and learn the benefits of Free Range and Pasture Raised egg production. Egg Innovations, the nation’s largest producer of Free Range and Pasture Raised eggs, celebrates its new Egg Grading Plant with an unveiling and tour of the 43,400 square foot, state-of-the-art plant. The Egg Grading …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced on two separate cases this morning, Monday, Sept. 19. Mitchell Patrick Hall, 44, 920 Anchorage Road, Warsaw, pleaded guilty to invasion of privacy, possession of a syringe and possession of paraphernalia. The invasion of privacy case stems from a criminal case that was filed against Hall for domestic battery on …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation welcomed its seventh class of Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni on September 15th and 16th by inducting nine new members into the Class of 2016. These two very special days were made possible by the efforts of many, including the members of the Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Committee …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently made two large donations. The club donated $500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters and also $700 to The Center for Lakes & Streams. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises nearly $30,000 to donate to youth oriented activities. Join the Club as a guest on any Wednesday morning …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools are hosting their annual Homecoming parade on Friday, Sept. 23. The parade will be kicking off at 5 p.m., with the homecoming court, band and floats. This years theme being “Time Warp”. So let’s time warp into another dimension with this time warp parade. The WCHS student council hopes to see you …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will offer an introductory Yoga workshop. Yoga Basics will take place from 5:15 – 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, Oct. 5 – 26.  Cost is $5 per participant per class, or register by Oct. 3 and pay only $17 for all four Yoga Basics classes. Participants …read more.

WARSAW —  The tenth annual Fur Ball gala for the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County took place on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Toyota of Warsaw. The Michele Payton Band played music as guests participated in the silent auction, visited booths and ate dinner. There was something for everyone to do during the evening. Those who …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER —  A four-class beginning genealogy course will be held at the North Webster Public library at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday in Oct. beginning Oct. 4. In this course, individuals will learn the standards for genealogy, how to find information online and in libraries, research techniques and strategies, how to interpret and organize the information …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Wawasee area is hosting a pregame parade before the football game on Friday, Sept. 30. The parade is part of the torch celebration in Kosciusko County. The Syracuse Library is highlighting the torch in the wilderness and invites anyone with period costumes to walk with the group. The library is interested …read more.

MILFORD — Friends of the Milford Public Library will conduct a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to late afternoon Saturday, September 24. All proceeds will be used to support library programs. The sale will be located at a formerly used-car sale lot behind the house at 401 West First Street in Milford along the west …read more.

NAPPANEE — When dawn broke Saturday morning in Nappanee, organizers of the town’s 41st annual Apple Festival wondered if Mother Nature was going to wash out the busiest day of the event.

In fact, the rain did put a bit of a damper on the morning’s parade, but not enough to stop several hundred people from lining the parade route down Market Street. Fire engines, police cars, the NorthWood High School Red Regiment marching band and dozens of floats, groups and other entries stepped off sharply at 10:30 a.m. for the journey through the Elkhart County town.

INDIANA — Indiana Conservation Officers are offering safety tips to keep Hoosier deer hunters safe during the 2016 season which began this morning in urban zones. Oct. 1 is the official beginning of archery deer season. Over 300,000 people will participate in deer hunting activities in the state beginning today extending through Jan. 3, 2017. …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 fifty 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 …read more.

By Amy Mann, Children’s Services at Warsaw Community Public Library Did you know that the original monkey we know as Curious George was French, and that his name was Fifi? Since 1941, when the first Curious George story was published in the United States, generations of children have come to know the little mischief-maker who …read more.

WARSAW — Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for more than one percent of all deaths. More years of life are lost to suicide than to any other single cause except heart disease and cancer. Substance abuse is another great instigator of suicide; it may be involved in …read more.

INDIANA — A test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will occur at 2:20 p.m. EDT Sunday, Sept. 18. The test will help to ensure all members of the public, including non-English speakers and individuals with disabilities, will see or hear the emergency information. The test will also provide an opportunity to evaluate the system …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A missing Marshall County teen was found dead Friday. According to police 16-year-old Rylan Clark was reported missing Thursday. Clark was found dead by a Plymouth School Corporation Resource Officer Friday, in a wooded area east of Plymouth. Clark was a sophomore at Plymouth High School.The Marshall County Sheriff Department is investigating the case. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Fire Association will be hosting a pancake breakfast as part of the Indiana Bicentennial Celebration. The event will be from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. The breakfast will be served at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. The cost is $5 for all you can eat with kids …read more.

[weaver_youtube Hbyi40BrP7k rel=0]   WARSAW — More than 200 firefighters from the 16 Kosciusko County fire departments gathered for camaraderie, to enjoy a fish dinner, and honor the winner of the Service Award and Fireman of the Year, Thursday evening, Sept. 15. The annual Kosciusko County Fireman’s Association Fish Fry was held in the Home …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College announced today that it will hold three information meetings for displaced ITT Tech students at its Indianapolis North location, 9302 N. Meridian St., to discuss transfer of credits and advise them on applicable programs at Grace. Information meetings will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 …read more.

WARSAW — Works of art from RedBird Art Studio will be featured in an upcoming exhibit at the offices of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce at 523 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. The exhibit, entitled Artful Migration, will feature abstract, mixed media, fabric, and other pieces. Redbird Art Studio is a recent addition to the Cardinal Services …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is reminding eligible voters that Sept. 2016 is National Voter Registration Month.  Hoosiers who need to register should do so today online or on a smart phone using the Indiana Voters app. The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) has created a short video to help address the …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested for possession of methamphetamine after being involved in a fight. Jeffrey Devon Konkle, 43, 1108 Fisher Avenue, Warsaw, was arrested Sept. 14 and is being charged with possession of methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances for committing the offence in the presence of a child, level 5 felony; possession of a narcotic with …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Akzo Nobel, located at 1102 Leiter Dr., Warsaw. Akzo Nobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. An Open House is scheduled on Saturday, Sept.17 from 1 – 5 p.m. Job opportunities are also available. Calling on centuries of expertise, …read more.

WARSAW — Miles Waters officially became a firefighter with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Friday morning, Sept. 16. Waters, who completed his probationary period, was sworn in as a full time firefighter during the Warsaw Board of Works meeting.

WARSAW — Crossroads Community Church will be moving their meeting location from Lakeview Middle School to Lakeland Christian Academy beginning Sunday, Oct. 9. Nate Laughhunn, worship and site pastor, states this change will allow the church to begin investing more long-term. He states they will be working in ministry with students at Lakeland Christian Academy …read more.

WARSAW — Infrastructure 115 years old is beginning to show its age. Storm and sewer lines installed in 1900 are deteriorating at the joints causing not only breaks in the system, but also sinkholes.

SYRACUSE — Warrior Time at Wawasee Middle School, a 30-minute period for all students in the school just before their lunchtime, was essentially a study hall or a time for remediation.

WARSAW — After five years of serving on the board, Tandy gave her resignation, effective Oct. 1, at the Warsaw Community Schools Board meeting earlier this week. During her five years as president, Tandy increased graduation retention rates, expanded language arts programs and increased involvement with STEM. Tandy promoted one-to-one technology and was a driving …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Leadership Academy (KLA) met at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation (WACF) to learn about Aquatic Ecology in Kosciusko County. Nathan Bosch, Ph.D., Director of Center for Lakes and Streams, explained the far-reaching effect of the lakes. The Center for Lakes and Streams offers educational opportunities for schools through aquatic petting zoos, classroom …read more.

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WARSAW — A Syracuse woman was arrested for theft when police also found methamphetamine. Beth Nicole Davis, 25, 706 Thwaits Court, Syracuse, was arrested on Sept. 11 and is being charged for possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony; theft, a class a misdemeanor; and a level …read more.

INDIANA — Trine University will host an all-day event on Sept. 27 for former ITT Technical Institute students at its eight education centers across Indiana and Michigan. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with presentations on transferring to Trine offered at noon and 5 p.m. The first registered ITT student …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Performing Arts Center and the LCCA present: The Seraph Brass. Performing at 7 p.m. Sept. 30. Seraph Brass is a radiant, charismatic brass quintet comprised of Americas top female brass players. Committed to challenging audiences with engaging and exciting programming, Seraph Brass presents a diverse body of repertoire that includes original transcriptions, newly …read more.

SYRACUSE — As many know, farmers live to work under the radar and away from the public’s attention. If it weren’t for an anonymous person slipping the secret of the good deeds that happened on Bowser Road, no one may have ever known about the group of friends, family and neighbors who came together to help one of their own.

KOSCIUSKO — Indiana is celebrating its 200th birthday and Kosciusko County residents have a chance to join in the celebration with a weekend of fun. Events will take place starting on Thursday, Sept. 29 and run through the weekend. The celebrations will start on Thursday at 10 a.m. with the opening ceremony of the Bicentennial Torch …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In places where the deceased rest in peace, John “Walt” Walters is saving history. One piece at a time, one grave marker at a time and one cemetery at a time.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College hosted its ninth-annual Accounting Career Fair on Sept. 14 in Westminster Hall. More than 60 students from seven colleges and universities, including Grace, and 10 Hoosier employers participated in the event. In the morning, students mingled with employers and asked questions. After lunch, employers held individual interviews with selected students. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — It’s time to clean out your closet! There is a need for professional clothing in the community for those interviewing for new jobs or individuals who may have started a new career. The clothing drive is collecting for all sizes in everything from suits and dresses to shirts, shoes and ties. You can find …read more.

WARSAW — Due to forecasted thunderstorms on the original date of Sept. 17, Family Movie Night has been postponed to next Saturday, Sept. 24. The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present Family Movie Night in Central Park, Featuring Dreamworks “Home”, Friday Sept, 24 in Central Park. Feature will begin at …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School Principal, Troy Akers has announced Lauren Orr, a WCHS senior, has been named a National Merit Scholar semi-finalist. Orr is the daughter of Thomas and Theresa Orr, Winona Lake. Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship …read more.

WARSAW — Do you suffer from foot pain? Join KCH Podiatrist Dr. Ferland, DPM, for a seminar about foot health. Dr. Ferland’s seminar will be held on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 8:30 a.m. in the KCH Administration Classroom. Dr. Ferland received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from New York College of Podiatric Medicine and …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  Julia Holcomb, former girlfriend and legal ward of Steven Tyler, lead singer of the rock band Aerosmith, will speak in the Grace College chapel service on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Chapel takes place in the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center (MOCC), 601 Wooster Rd., Winona Lake, at 10:30 a.m. The public is welcomed and …read more.

ELKHART — The 2016 Four County Forestry Field Day will be held 9 a.m. until noon, Saturday, Sept. 17 at the forested property of Jim and Peggy Garber in Elkhart County. The field day will be held in the northwest corner of CR 20 and CR 33, Southwest of Middlebury; look for signs. This event …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, recently announced the strategic acquisition of Clinical Graphics, B.V., a novel imaging company specializing in 3D range-of-motion simulation technology to inform treatment decisions for common hip conditions requiring early intervention. Zimmer Biomet plans to integrate the new imaging platform to enhance its hip …read more.

INDIANA — Building a home can be an exciting time for you and your family. Asking the right questions before signing any documents is essential to finding the perfect home. Do your research first and avoid falling victim to home building scams. Taking the steps below will help you feel better about your new home …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Christian School’s Super Saturday, held on Sept. 10 focused on building the character traits of encouragement and generosity. Close to 1,500 bags of school supplies were packed in an hour and a half by local students and their families. The school supply bags will be sent to an orphanage in Guatemala. WCS …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Fire Department received an additional donation that would specifically benefit their own communities. Through a generous donation from Lutheran EMS-Kosciusko, the fire department received five CPR manikins that will be used to teach free Community CPR Classes. These were presented to the department at the most recent meeting where representative Darrell Sopher, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Author of the book “Good Faith”  Gabe Lyons spoke at chapel on Wednesday, Sept. 14,  at Grace College in the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 601 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Lyons’ message was aimed towards equipping students with the skills to share their faith. Lyons spent a large portion of his time touching …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival will provide family fun from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the North Webster Lions Club Mermaid Festival Grounds. The location will provide plenty of room for the All American Lumberjack Shows and Kids Lumberjack Camp. These are free to all who attend and there is no admission fee to the grounds either.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake’s council meeting was regular business before a civilian complaint. Paul Jayne was recently issued a citation for blocking a sidewalk, and Jayne had an issue with it. “If you’re going to issue me a citation for blocking a sidewalk, then at least come in and put in a sidewalk.” Jayne …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Straight party voting has changed in Indiana and this November Hoosiers should take note before going to the polls. Hoosiers will still be able to cast a straight ticket on Nov. 8, but that vote will not count for any individual candidate for county council or town council at-large. Voters now need to …read more.

MILFORD — Support Camp Mack’s scholarship fund by attending the annual Camp Mack Festival Saturday, Oct. 1. Enjoy food, children’s games, crafts, a bounce house and, of course, the live and silent auctions. This is a day of fun and festivities for the whole family, beginning at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a variety …read more.

David Birky and Andy Marshall have been promoted to senior leadership positions at Interra Credit Union, Amy Sink, CEO, announced. “With proven records of leadership within the Interra organization, David and Andy will lead teams that are singularly focused on supporting the goals of the credit union to best serve our members,” Sink said. Birky …read more.

WARSAW — The Repurpose Room, now The Repurpose Room Marketplace, is having their re-opening event 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16-18. The Buffalo Street business, which celebrated its five year anniversary this past August, is changing the way it operates. Formerly, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw native and DJ Claude Clark had an idea for a story, six years later it’s become a full length movie. Clark says he had bounced the plot idea around, slowly writing bits and pieces of a storyline. What started as a “really short story” was turned into an hour and fifteen minute movie. …read more.

WARSAW — The air is cooling, the leaves turning, fall is on the way and students are back to school. Many students are off to college, some for the first time. Several area students are able to go or return to college thanks to the help of local scholarships. The Alpha Lambda Chapter of Tri …read more.