WARSAW — Few people get to try what they would like to do for a career before ever leaving high school. Even fewer are actually able to receive school credit for testing career goals. Eric Baumgartner, 17, did all of this before he reached his senior year at Warsaw Community High School.

ROCHESTER —TimberWolf Trading Post is proud to announce that four of its shop shooters placed at the Indiana Field Archery Association’s 3D Open Shoot in Portland, Ind., on Sunday, Sept. 11.  Kaydence Stevens, 11, Akron, First Place for Cub Female Freestyle Class Dawn Howard, Rochester, First Place for Adult Female Traditional Class Brook Stevens, Akron, Third …read more.

SILVER LAKE — United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development has approved a $14,400 Community Facility Grant to the Town of Silver Lake. The funds will be used to purchase a new police car. USDA Rural Development Indiana State Director Phil Lehmkuhler said, “Rural Development appreciates the dangerous job done by those who serve as police officers.  …read more.

WARSAW — Marco Iran Guzman, 28, 123 E. Rochester St., Akron was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on Sept. 14, for possession of meth and battery with bodily injury  with bonds of $5,250 surety and cash and $10,250 surety and cash. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, an …read more.

WARSAW — Long-time local radio personality Roger Grossman has joined the Warsaw-based retirement planning and asset management firm Alderfer Bergen & Company in Warsaw. Grossman, who has been with the family of radio stations in Warsaw since 1991, started at Alderfer Bergen August 29. “We are so excited to have Roger on our team” Alan Alderfer …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council met for a meeting Tuesday, Sept. 13. The main order of business for the night was the 2017 budget hearing. Treasurer Laura Baker states $6,000 was cut from Motor Vehicle Highway fund, which has a 2017 budget estimate of $36,900, and $2,000 from the Park and Recreation …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw School Board met on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The board discussed project updates, the 2017 budget and Jennifer Tandy’s resignation Tears were shed at the board work session as Tandy announced her resignation to the Warsaw School board over the phone. Tandy was in San Diego at the time of the meeting. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — With the help of a caring and observant resident, area pets have some extra help when it comes to being found locked inside hot vehicles. In the summer of 2014, Dr. Carl Carlton of Lake City Animal Clinic witnessed an animal left inside a vehicle. She immediately notified authorities, but upon the …read more.

By KASSY KLINEFELTER North Webster Elementary PTO Treasurer NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Elementary School will be having it’s fifth annual Parent Teacher Organization Walk-A-thon Friday, Oct. 7. All of the money raised by the students is given back to the school via field trips, classroom funds, and educational enhancements. Last year’s donations allowed each …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) announced that Indiana public school corporations that own their own buses can begin applying for a share of $150,000 through the OED’s 2016 Indiana Propane School Bus (PSB) grant program. This is OED’s second grant round specifically dedicated to propane school buses. Schools can benefit from propane …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Music is one thing that can be enjoyed by all ages and can even elicit an emotional reaction. Kelli Schneider believes forming a close connection to music should be started as early as possible.

SYRACUSE — A female driver has been transported to IU Health Goshen following a one-vehicle accident on SR 13 at Grandview Drive, Syracuse. The accident occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 14. The white Mazda appears to have been northbound on SR 13, gone off the road between Lake View Trace and Trusdell …read more.

SYRACUSE — The regularly scheduled Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, has been cancelled due to unforseeable circumstances.  All regularly scheduled cases will be heard at the board’s regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Syracuse Town Hall.

WARSAW — Four out of five individuals, who stole approximately $1,600 worth of alcohol on Jan. 6, 2015 were arrested the morning after the theft. The final suspect was arrested for theft on Sept. 13. Ernest Jerome Nelson, 25, 1520 Tulip Tree Drive, Fort Wayne, was booked for theft, a level 6 felony. Warsaw Police responded …read more.

WARSAW — At the Sept. 13 board work session, Jennifer Tandy, the current president of Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees, announced her resignation from the school board effective October 1, 2016. Tandy and her husband, Brad Tandy, former Kosciusko County Councilman and general counsel for Biomet, Inc., are in the process of relocating …read more.

WARSAW —  LifeWay Christian Resources is slated to simulcast well-known Bible teacher and best-selling author Beth Moore live from Chicago, IL on Saturday, Sept. 17. Mission Point Community Church is serving as a host location for Kosciusko County for this free simulcast at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center, 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw. “Two years ago …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation helped to get students engaged in taking care of the world they live in with the second annual Bug Fest. Fourth-graders from North Webster, Syracuse and Milford schools participated in this event. The event was held at the Levinson-LaBrosse Education Center during three days.

NORTH WEBSTER — Residents, paramedics and firefighters attended Tuesday evening’s Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board meeting. The residents were there to get answers. A few explained circumstances of what happened. A few rehashed the schedule issue. But the conversations were not without interruption. The situation with the North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Department and EMS was an …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the Wawasee school board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 13, in Syracuse, the board heard a brief report from Jim Evans, director of finances for the school corporation. Evans noted about a year ago an agreement was entered into with Akeso Care Management in an attempt to try to reduce medical insurance costs for the school corporation.

SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Sept. 13, in Syracuse the board heard a report from Joy Goshert, director of instruction and curriculum for the Wawasee Community School Corp. Part of her report involved an update on the 1:1 computer initiative where students and teachers were issued electronic devices for the 2016-17 school year.

WARSAW — At approximately 7:41 p.m. Sept. 13 Kosciusko County Central Dispatch received a 911 call of a garage fire at 411 East Pope St., Warsaw. According to occupants, an unknown male was knocking on the front door and alerted them of the garage fire. Occupants called 911 and used a garden hose to attempt …read more.

MENTONE — The Tippecanoe Valley School Board met on Monday, Sept. 12 to discuss updates on the Akron Elementary School project, consider allowing extracurricular participation by homeschool students, conduct a 2017 budget hearing and accept the hiring, resignations, terminations and maternity leaves of staff. The board was updated on the additions to the Akron Elementary …read more.

WARSAW — Officials are currently responding to a garage fire on Pope Street. No one was injured due to the fire.  The cause is not known at this time.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library board met on Monday, Sept. 12, to discuss the the 2017 budget and choose what construction company would do the work on the foundation drainage work. Ann Zydek, library director, mentioned the total for the general budget for the year 2017 is $3,270,000 and the rainy day budget …read more.

SYRACUSE — Kosciusko County Area Planning Office has received complaints about a home based business, The Property Company LLC, which is operating from a large pole barn on CR 1200N near the Woodland Acres subdivision just outside of Syracuse.

WARSAW — Other agenda items considered by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, Sept. 13, included:

WARSAW — Eventually there will be a new business along SR 13, north of CR 1000N and just south of Syracuse. The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals hearing officer approved petitions for Robert Vandal that will mean a coffee house and brew pub restaurant of some type will be located on the site of the former Lake City Awning business.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board reviewed the department projects in the five-year master plan during its regular meeting Monday night, Sept. 12. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson commented some projects had been added, some were taken off due to completion and others listed for potential projects they may or may not have time for.

FREMONT — Retired Indiana State Police Master Trooper Ronald G. Kane was honored Monday, Sept. 12, with a Proclamation issued to him by State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter for his many years of disseminating information to his community and beyond for the last 20 years. Fort Wayne District Commander Lieutenant Tony Casto presented Kane with the proclamation …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department made a $500 donation to a local organization that makes quilts for the mothers of officers killed in the line of duty. A Quilt for Mother’s Tears was established by Sheri Bradway after her son, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer Rod Bradway, was killed in the line of duty. To help …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The second annual Freaky 5K Family Halloween Run/Walk event, hosted by the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County, will be held Saturday, Oct. 29. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the K21 Health Pavilion, 1515 Provident Court, Warsaw. There will be a brief program at 9 a.m. and the race/walk will begin …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Contractors in Marshall, Elkhart, Kosciusko, Fulton and St. Joseph Counties are encouraged to attend a free breakfast meeting to learn about REAL Services work with REAL Services mechanical and insulation work on the homes of low income families.  REAL Services is seeking qualified contractors in the areas of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Democrat Party will host a Democratic Dinner featuring Jill Long Thompson and upcoming general election candidates: Lynn Coleman, Carl Rust, Dee Moore and Brian Smith. The dinner will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at South Shore Golf Club, 10601 N. SR 13, Syracuse. Cocktails will be at 5:30 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — Christal Lynn Campos, 36, 9788 East Excaliber Place, Cromwell, was arrested for dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony and possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. Officers with the Allen County Drug Task Force and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department witnessed Campos selling 1/8 ounce of methamphetamine in exchange for $300. After …read more.

Ryan Brauen, project manager for Wessler Engineering, left the members of Milford’s Town Council in a considerably better mood Monday, Sept. 12, than he did back in June. Then, Brauen’s answer to Milford’s wastewater plant upgrades, mandated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to meet new requirements for phosphorous removal, was a plan costing …read more.

  Milford Town Council again discussed railroad crossings at its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 12. Derek Sublette of Norfolk Southern Railroad informed the council “the cost of a signal upgrade would be borne by the town.” The council had asked if the railroad might contribute. Sublette repeated the railroad’s offer of $19,500 to help pay …read more.

Milford Redevelopment Commission was visited by George Robertson, president of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, at its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 12, at town hall. Robertson updated the commission on KEDCO’s efforts to attract business and maintain a skilled workforce. According to Robertson, after three or four years of steady expansion, including the addition of …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council met for a brief meeting Monday, Sept. 12. The council is currently in discussion on a new ordinance which will be changing how water utilities are handled for rental properties. The new ordinance will put the responsibility of water and sewage payments onto the property owner and not the …read more.

LEESBURG — The Leesburg Town Council met for their regular board meeting last night, Sept. 12. Jeff Rowe, a representative from Umbaugh, was present to discuss the town’s sewage rate review. He presented a study that showed the costs and revenue of sewage works over the last few years. The study also predicted what the …read more.

By 1 st Sgt. Chad Hill, Public Information Office Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. Team LEESBURG — The Kosciusko County officials have released the names of the drivers involved in a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred this afternoon just east of the town of Leesburg, Indiana. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputies, along emergency personnel, responded to the intersection of CR …read more.

By Brad Perriello MassDevice A federal appeals court today overturned the enhanced damages and attorney fees awarded in Stryker‘s (NYSE:SYK) $70 million patent infringement win over Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:ZBH), but upheld its prior ruling that patents were valid and infringed. The case was sent back to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in June, when the Supreme Court …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested for a 2015 robbery that led to the victim being admitted to the hospital. Valente Ceballos Jr., 32, 423 E. Levi Lee Rd., Warsaw is being charged with robbery with serious bodily injury, a level 2 felony and battery causing serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony. According …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Dr. Matthew Harmon, professor of New Testament Studies at Grace College & Seminary, recently wrote “Jeremiah: A 12-Week Study” in conjunction with the Knowing the Bible series. The study was published on July 31 by Crossway Books. The Knowing the Bible series is designed to help readers understand and apply biblical truth. …read more.

By 1st Sgt. Chad Hill, Public Information Office Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. Team LEESBURG — The Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. Team is currently investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred this afternoon just east of the Town of Leesburg, Indiana.  Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputies responded with Leesburg/Plain Township Fireman to the intersection of CR 700N and CR 200E at …read more.

BOURBON — Views on Learning, Inc. (VOL) is very pleased to announce that Triton School Corporation has been awarded a grant for technology. The award, $28,308.30, was presented to Triton staff on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016.  The grant will be used to cover the cost of adding new laptop computers for the Triton third grade …read more.

WARSAW — A Brownsburg man was arrested for falsely reporting a drowning in North Webster and claiming he was an FBI agent while handcuffing minors together. Blake David Ayers, 21, 373 Longview Bend, Brownsburg, was arrested on Sept. 12 for impersonation of a public service, a level 6 felony and false informing, a class A misdemeanor. …read more.

Kyle J. Brooke WARSAW — Kyle J. Brooke, 1205 Wooster Road, Winona Lake, through a plea agreement, was sentenced to a total of eight years to be served at the Indiana Correctional Facility on counts of battery by means of a deadly weapon, intimidation and habitual offender. One count of burglary was dismissed. Brooke must pay a …read more.

WARSAW — As part of the October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Altrusa International of Warsaw coordinates an annual Bingo for Beaman Home event.  This year it will be held October 20th at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, but …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS Extension Educator, Health & Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County Late summer is a great time for you and your family to eat more vegetables and an easy way to enjoy them is in a stir fry. So you may ask, “What is or what does stir fry mean?” To …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County residents gathered together on Sunday to remember and honor the 15th anniversary of 9/11. The ceremony, organized the Kosciusko County 9/11 Remembrance Planning Committee, was held at 2:30 p.m. in front of the 9/11 memorial in Central Park, Warsaw. Joe Wilkey started the remembrance ceremony with the invocation. “May we all …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services will host a variety of celebrations in coming days in honor of National Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Recognition Week, September 11-17. Events will culminate at 2 p.m. on  Friday, Sept. 16 when Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer will join Cardinal employees in the Cardinal Courtyard for a celebration and remarks. Thallemer and Cardinal …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster’s history came alive during the 10th annual North Webster Cemetery Walk held Sunday, Sept.11. Thirteen past residents told their story as tour guides lead groups through the North Webster Cemetery. This event was approved by the state as a legacy project for the state bicentennial. The event is sponsored by …read more.

The National Literacy Act’s definition of literacy is “an individual’s ability to read, write, and speak in English, and to compute and solve problems at levels of proficiency necessary to function on the job and in society, and to achieve one’s goals and to develop one’s knowledge and potential.”  This definition illustrates the importance of …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER —  The North Webster Community Public Library will be hosting a press release writing class at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. Local journalist Martha Stoelting will instruct how to write professional press releases and get better news coverage for organizations. The class is free, but pre-registration is needed to attend. Interested individuals can register …read more.

By Laurie Voss, Circulation Supervisor By now, everyone has heard the word “Minecraft,” but what is it all about? After all, since 2009, Minecraft has sold more than 20 million copies! Before doing this article, I was asking myself the same thing and wondering, what was all the fuss about? So, last week I sat …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The sixth annual Block of Love event went on as scheduled despite Mother Nature’s insistence of bringing more rain to the area. As soon as the rain stopped and the sky cleared, people started heading to Canal Street to check out the fun. The event also celebrated MudLove’s seventh year in business. …read more.

  WARSAW — The scattered showers and downpours didn’t stop the crowds from coming to the Family Safety Day at Warsaw’s Central Park. The event lasted from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and had more than enough activities for the whole family to enjoy. Some of the more popular activities were the zip line rides …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.

MARSHALL COUNTY — An “Advisory” Level travel advisory is currently in place for Marshall County. Several roads are closed or post due to High Water from last night’s flooding event. An “Advisory Level travel advisory is the lowest level of travel advisory issued. It simply means that routine travel or activities may be restricted due …read more.

WINONA LAKE — About three weeks remain for artists to submit proposals for one or more of the six new public art installations along the new Greenway Extension in Winona Lake, Indiana. The advertised deadline for submission of proposals is Saturday, October 1, 2016, and the project is open to all practicing, professional artists residing …read more.

by Andrea Neal The city of Indianapolis will be forever linked to one of the worst naval disasters in history: the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in World War II. This was the 10,000-ton cruiser that delivered secret components for the atomic bomb to be used against Japan, only to be sunk by Japanese torpedoes …read more.

MENTONE — Pete and Freddy’s Pages A Plenty Bookstore and Time After Time Again both celebrated open houses today, Sept. 9. Both businesses are located adjacently on Main Street, Mentone, next to Java Jacks. Pete and Freddy’s Pages A Plenty has been open for seven years but are celebrating the opening of their fifth room. The new room concentrates …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Public Arts Commission is sponsoring a photo contest as part of the Walk-n-Wander exhibit of Seward Johnson sculptures. Photos are being accepted until Sept. 28.  Judging will take place Sept. 30 with the winners being announced at the Nov. 4 First Friday event.  Photographs will be on display at the Latte Lounge during …read more.

WARSAW — Take a look at your calendar. Saturday, Sept. 10. What do you have going on? Cleaning gutters? Raking leaves? House work? Do yourself a favor and cross all of those prior commitments out and write in Family Safety Day instead. Why spend your day doing laundry and other mundane home chores when you could …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Center is enabling individuals with disabilities to channel creative outlets with the recent addition of the Redbird Art Studio located in their facility with areas for painting, sewing, making jewelry and working with other various kinds of art. The purpose of the art studio is two-fold; it gives individuals a creative outlet …read more.

WARSAW — The Beyer Brady Trail, one of the many beautiful parks in Warsaw, recently received updates to the signage and overall experience as part of the Clean Waters Partnership, an extension of The Watershed Foundation in the Warsaw-Winona area. The community of Warsaw and Winona Lake thrive on the relationship among the businesses, community, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The premier of “As The Water Flows” was seen by approximately 100 individuals at the North Webster Community Center at the same time it aired for the first time on WNIT Channel 34 Thursday evening, Sept. 8. The premier viewing was hosted by The Watershed Foundation.

WARSAW — The Indiana Bicentennial has extended the deadlines for the “Why I love Indiana” essay and art contests. The new submission deadline for entries is Sept. 21. The categories for the essay contest are as follows: kindergarten-third grade, three to four sentences, fourth-eighth grade, 300 words or less and ninth-twelve grade, 500 words or …read more.

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.

WINONA LAKE — Lancer Days at Grace College offer high school students and their families the opportunity to experience campus life first-hand. This fall, Lancer Days will take place on Friday, Sept. 16, Friday, Oct. 21 and Friday, Nov. 11 at Grace College, 200 Seminary Dr., Winona Lake. Lancer Days begin at 8:30 a.m. with a …read more.

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WARSAW — Tiffiany Page Anderson, 34, 812 E. Clark St., Warsaw, was arrested on Sept. 9 for two counts of forgery, both level 6 felonies; two counts of theft, both class A misdemeanors; and two sentence enhancements for theft, both level 6 felonies. Anderson wrote at least 17 checks to local businesses using stolen checkbooks. Tiffiany Page …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community YMCA is partnering with Mission Point Community Church to offer “Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed:  A Study of David” by Pricilla Shirer, Beth Moore and Kay Arthur.  The six week study focuses on the life of David and what can be learned in each stage of his life.  Each week will include a …read more.

WARSAW — The monthly meeting of the Warsaw Plan Commission, scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next meeting of the commission will be 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10.

WARSAW — McDonalds on Detroit St., Warsaw, will be hosting a give back night from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, for Feed My Starving Children. A portion of the proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards funds to pack meals for FMSC’s Mobile-Pack event in Warsaw October 5-8. McDonalds will donate 20 percent of proceeds …read more.

WARSAW — Overnight, Warsaw Police Detectives along with officers from the Fort Wayne Police Department recovered a stolen vehicle that had been reported stolen on Wednesday morning, Sept. 9, from Wilbys on W. Lake Street, in Warsaw, after the owner left the keys in the vehicle while she went into the gas station. Two suspects, …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 10:55 a.m. the Warsaw Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Medtronic. Warsaw Fire advised that the situation was under control and helped release smoke from the building. No further information was available at this time.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Maple Leaf Farms, Kosciusko Community Hospital and 1st Source Bank have completed their pacesetter campaigns for the United Way of Kosciusko County, raising a total of $56,202. Many events were held in order to increase employee participation. Events included; Minute to Win it games, zorb ball races, car washes, etc.  Along with the many …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council passed the 2017 Kosciusko County budget and the 2017 solid waste budget during a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8. The county budget for a total of $38,037,814 was passed with little discussion. The amount is up $3,207,476 or 8.6 percent from the current year’s budget. Council member Robert Sanders …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of September.  This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI:  Taskforce Indiana is a year long statewide …read more.

PIERCETON — The following students were nominated as September students of the month. Amy Hurd – Whitko High School Hurd was nominated for being a good student as well as her success in archery. She took home top marks from the NASP/IBO Outdoor Shooting Championship earlier this month, was named the top high school female …read more.

LEESBURG — Tom Farms encourages extra caution as harvest season begins. With the cooler weather of fall comes one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for farmers – harvest season. As farmers head to the fields to harvest, farm-vehicle traffic increases on local roads and highways. Local farmers encourage all drivers to …read more.

INDIANA — Recently, the Indiana State Police, the Governor’s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute participated in the national and statewide 2016 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization which occurred Aug. 12 through Sept. 5. Officers from more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies, and …read more.

WARSAW — This is the 10th year for the annual event to help the Pets of the AWL.  This year even more exciting things will be happening for the enjoyment of those attending.  The Event will be held at the Warsaw Toyota dealership where 3 rooms are turned over to the AWL to turn into a festive …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission met for a lengthy meeting Thursday morning to discuss the possibility of changing the way riverfront and lakefront districts are zoned, and how liquor licenses are handled, to redevelop the area. Representative Curt Nisly was present to hear the pitch, the only representative to respond to the Commission’s …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Gabe Lyons, author of “Good Faith,” will speak during the Grace College chapel service on Wednesday, Sept. 14, in the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 601 Wooster Rd., Winona Lake. Chapel begins at 10:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend this free event. Prior to arriving on campus each fall, Grace College …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Every year, approximately 30 students are selected from high schools in Kosciusko County to participate in the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy (KYLA).  Selected members will spend several hours throughout their junior year learning about leadership in our community and participating in a community service project. The group kicked off the new school …read more.

  By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener The lifespan of flowers are different according to the species they represent. Annuals grow from seed, to fruition, and if pollinated takes place, produce seed and die. These plants in our zone 5b may be petunias or marigolds. All leaves, stems and roots die annually. The dormant seeds …read more.

WARSAW —Officer Jermaine Galloway presented a four-hour workshop on current drug trends Wednesday morning, presented by Kosciusko Cares. The workshop is designed to educate law enforcement, counselors, educators and parents on the current trends in the drug scene. Galloway has been an officer with Idaho law enforcement since 1997, but has spent the last 12 years …read more.

WARSAW — Residential mortgage lender Ruoff Home Mortgage announced that Linda Riley was the top loan originator for their Warsaw office for the month of August 2016.  The top spot in each branch office is based on the number of closed loans during the month, as compared to their fellow peers.  Riley has been with …read more.

PIERCETON — Recently, the Pierceton Fire Department participated in celebrating Pierceton’s 150th Celebration during the weekend of Aug. 26, 27 and 28. The fire department truly enjoyed each and every interaction they had with all of our community over the weekend. During which, the department received overwhelming words of encouragement in regards to the continuous work they strive …read more.

WARSAW — Pike Lumber was given the go ahead to document the current conditions of the wooded area within the Tech Park area by members of the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission. The request was approved Tuesday afternoon during its monthly meeting.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS Extension Educator, Health & Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County I greatly appreciate all of you that have read my column over the years and continue to read it. It is a real bonus when I receive a phone call or email prompted from reading my column, with your questions or …read more.

SYRACUSE — In partnership with the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Lakeside Condominiums Storage, located at 813 Sycamore St., Syracuse. The condo units offer unique amenities, including steeper roof lines and wider exterior trim. Also available is a common area with restrooms, a kitchenette, and a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — If you haven’t registered to vote for the November election there is still time. Voter registration is underway and will end on Oct. 11. Voters can check their registration at www.indianavoters.com or call (574) 372-2332. Early voting will begin Oct. 12. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday …read more.

WARSAW — The Oakwood Cemetery Board met for a brief meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7. In preparation for the fall season, the newest dump truck is currently getting it’s bed fitted with the appropriate gear. Sexton Hal Heagy advised that during the season, the crew of six men will gather over 100 …read more.

LEESBURG — A fondness for good wines has developed into a new winery business for a rural Kosciusko County couple. Lori and Daniel Richcreek have opened Tippy Creek Winery at 5920 N. 200E, Leesburg. Recently the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the business recognizing its newest member. Visit Tippy Creek …read more.

WARSAW — Golf carts may be allowed in Warsaw as early as this coming year after the traffic safety commission meeting on Wednesday, September 7. The commissioners continued to vet the ordinance that would allow golf carts in some areas of the city. Council members Mike Klondaris and Ron Shoemaker presented to the commissioners the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Kosciusko Kettleheads held their sixth annual Homebrew Fest at Cerulean Restaurant June 25 in Winona Lake. More than 50 locally made beers were served to over 200 patrons, which raised $5,319 for Combined Community Services. A donation of $100 from the sales of spent grain dog biscuits was also made to the Animal Welfare League.

WARSAW —The Warsaw Community Public Library has hired a new Adult Programs Administrator. Amanda McFarland is a Bremen native that graduated from Bethel College in 2008 with a degree in English. She found herself working as a journalist for 10 years prior to her new position. While doing Shopping Guide News coverage in Rochester for …read more.