WARSAW  — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, today announced that its Warsaw, Indiana-based headquarters will be wholly powered by renewable, green energy, in compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Partnership program. Green power is zero-emissions electricity that is generated from environmentally preferable renewable …read more.

SYRACUSE — There wasn’t a dry person or student upon the return of the first Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation watershed rafting adventure Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 7. Wednesday was the first of three days for groups of Wawasee High School freshmen to take a little more than four hours out of their normal classroom schedule to learn in a different way.

PIERCETON — Around 5:15 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, dispatchers received a call of a large fire in the area of SR 13 and CR 550E in Pierceton. After a quick investigation, Pierceton firefighters discovered that a barn at 5422 South CR 550E, Pierceton was fully engulfed in flames. The fire completely destroyed the barn, including …read more.

WARSAW — “One of the biggest challenges facing many good people in America today is a feeling of hopelessness and despair; of being misunderstood, alienated, isolated or even irrelevant, a feeling of being stuck in a situation far beyond their control. While many dream of a better life filled with hope, direction, and success for themselves and …read more.

WARSAW — Now that the Old Leesburg Mill has been de-annexed from the town of Leesburg, it has no official zoning classification within Kosciusko County.

WARSAW — Rudy’s Dog Park is hosting its fourth annual Dash for the Dogs event, a 5K run/walk, on Saturday, Sept. 10. Participants are welcomed and encouraged to bring their dog to run or walk too, but it is not required to participate. This is a KRA chip-timed event for those who want to compete. …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, Lutheran EMS and Winona Lake Police responded to a two-vehicle accident. One person was transferred by Lutheran EMS for minor injuries.

WARSAW — Coffee & Canvas will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16 and is a great choice for girls’ night out or date night. Create a canvas masterpiece while you sip your choice of coffee beverage. The price is $15 per person. Registration fee includes all supplies, instruction and beverage. Ages 13 …read more.

MENTONE — The Mentone Town Council had a brief meeting on the evening of September 6. The main topic of discussion presented to the board was whether to write off $1,200 in unpaid water bills from renters who left town before they received their bill. The town has had a recurring problem with residents leaving …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace Ladies Organization (GLO) has two fundraisers in September. Funds raised will benefit Grace College students and women’s ministry. The first fundraiser is Thursday, Sept. 8, at Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, located at 550 W. CR 300 N. in front of Kohl’s in Warsaw. Twenty percent of proceeds will benefit GLO. Please mention Grace …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 8:50 a.m., officials responded to a grease fire at McDonald’s East. The fire was contained and the building evacuated. McDonald’s employees are waiting on a Health Department inspection before re-opening.

The Warsaw Breakfast Club recently donated $500 to Warsaw Community Schools. 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 at 7 a.m. for the breakfast meeting at the Shrine Building in the …read more.

WARSAW — A dream of a third fire station for Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory is one step closer after WWFT board members approved an agreement with MartinRiley, Fort Wayne, Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 6. Originally estimated at $4,470,160 in January, the cost has been reduced to $3,623,852 for a smaller station. The agreement will go before the Warsaw Board of Works Sept. 16 for action.

WARSAW — Plans on how to utilize $1,440 million on streets in Warsaw was presented by Jeff Beeler, public works superintendent, during Tuesday evening’s Warsaw Common Council meeting. The presentation included the methods to improve roads, costs per district and the blueprint with road grades to be used now and through the future.

ELKHART AND KOSCIUSKO COUNTIES — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that bridge maintenance is scheduled to begin on SR 15, in various locations within Elkhart and Kosciusko counties, on Thursday, Sept. 8, weather permitting. Work will include bridge joint and bridge deck repairs in the following locations: SR 15 over the CSX Railroad tracks …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department, Milford Police and Milford first responders were dispatched to a one-vehicle rollover around 6:20 p.m., tonight, Sept. 6. The accident was called out as being located at CR 1350N and SR 15, Milford, but ended up being further north and just feet into Elkhart County. The driver of the vehicle …read more.

By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — If you were to pick one time of the year to improve your bluegrass lawn, most people would guess April or May. In truth, the best time to give your lawn a little extra TLC is the fall. Start by fertilizing with a good …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Wednesday Evening Bridge Group has been meeting for over twenty years. For the last six months, Grace Village has graciously hosted these evenings of fun and comradery. The Group has continued to grow, and at the July 22 meeting 32 bridge players were in attendance. The group has four current residents of …read more.

WARSAW — Todd Robert Valentine, 39, East Lynwood Drive, Syracuse, was arrested for intimidation with a deadly weapon. According to an order for protection, both Valentine’s girlfriend’s daughter and the daughter’s boyfriend filed orders for protection after three incidents with Valentine. The first incident occurred when the daughter and the daughter’s boyfriend had to get Valentine’s girlfriend out …read more.

  WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert and Chief Academic Officer David Robertson were selected to participate in the Next Generation Schools Summit at the White House. On Sept. 12, the Next Generation Summit will bring together educational leaders, state and local officials, philanthropists, industry leaders and entrepreneurs devoted to reinventing the …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Leonard Charles Greer, 29, 134 South Etna St., Etna Green, was arrested for residential entry, a level 6 felony. On July 19, an officer with the Winona Lake Police Department responded to a residential entry call. The officer spoke with the resident, who advised he was lying in the living room with his daughter …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation and Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts are pleased to announce the final winner of the Shop, Eat, Repeat program sponsored by Parkview Warsaw, Ernie Pahr. Pahr won items from downtown shops and restaurants that include: Lake Area Promotional Specialties, Reinholt’s Town Square Furniture, Penguin Point, Rex’s Rendezvous, Male Fashions, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Dr. Susan Melson Huffman, national president of Alpha Lambda Delta, announced the recipients of the 2016-17 James H. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarships. Megan L. Smith, originally from Silver Lake, received a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Smith studies ceramics, french at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. The James G. Stemler Study Abroad Scholarships …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Christian School is announcing Tricia Deisch as the new principal. Deisch was hired at WCS two years ago as a third grade teacher. She worked previously in the Plymouth Community Schools as an elementary teacher for 12 years. Deisch graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a B.S. in Elementary Education with a reading …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioners met for a short meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6. The first order of business was presented by County Auditor Michelle Puckett regarding the retirement line item for the fiscal budget for 2017. In the original approved Council budget, there was a reduction in retirement benefits for the Sheriff’s department. After …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) recently approved awards of more than $4.6 million to various Indiana municipalities as a part of the Community Block Grants, Owner Occupied Rehabilitation projects. REAL Services, Kosciusko County was awarded $105,000. REAL Services will use this funding to expand its Aging in Place initiative …read more.

NAPPANEE — A journey of love, loss, faith and family, Fiddler on the Roof is a celebration of life and all its challenges. The rich orchestrations and beautiful score to the powerful production numbers and emotionally-charged story, this is the show everyone should experience. Touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this universal show is on …read more.

WARSAW — A FedEx Truck flipped at 1802 North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw around 9:45 a.m. today, Sept. 6. Warsaw-Wayne Fire, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Lutheran EMS responded to the accident. It was unclear what caused the truck to flip over. The driver of the truck had only minor scrapes and bruising after being …read more.

WARSAW — Altrusa International of Warsaw welcomed District Six Governor-Elect Dana Vierck to their Sept. 1 meeting at the KREMC building east of Warsaw.  Vierck, a member of the Elgin, Illinois Altrusa Club, shared with local members updates from around the three-state district and throughout the world-wide Altrusa membership.  The local club is co-hosting the 2017 …read more.

ELKHART — Summer might be coming to an end, but things are still heating up in downtown Elkhart with the Pillars of Elkhart as they “Party with a Purpose”. The Pillars have partnered with the Cockopalooza committee for the 13th Annual Cockopalooza cancer-fighting events happening over the next several weeks. The group, consisting of all volunteer members, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — On Sept. 10, the Romans are planning a different kind of adoption fundraiser. The Romans and a team of volunteers are working on the home of Norma Sliger, who lives in North Webster. Norma Sliger is known for being a prayer warrior for those in her family and community. Today her home …read more.

GOSHEN — For 11 years, Middlebury and surrounding community members have gathered together to raise money for cancer care services during Middlebury Walks for a Cure. On October 2, 2016, the 12th annual Middlebury Walks for a Cure 5K Walk/Run will start and finish at the Das Dutchman Essenhaus Inn and Conference Center in Middlebury, Indiana. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER —The North Webster Community Public Library is currently taking reservations for an upcoming Coffee and Canvas Workshop that will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24.  The workshop will be taught by Karla Hayden, artist and owner of The Happy Paint Brush.  Hayden will provide easy step-by-step instructions on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Leadership Academy (KLA) kicked off the 2016/2017 year at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Cadets were welcomed by KLA President Jeff Fawcett, the morning was facilitated by Moderator Allyn Decker, and a history of KLA was given by Advisor Nathan Conley. Following the introductory session, the cadets walked to MudLOVE for a …read more.

WARSAW — Libraries have long been a source for information and technology has by no means changed that. Now, through several online databases, Warsaw Community Public Library patrons can use their library cards to access information on a number of topics right from their homes. To access the databases, users can go here and click …read more.

GOSHEN — Cardiovascular patients receive a higher standard of care at IU Health Goshen Hospital than any other hospital in northern Indiana, according to the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) ACTION Registry. The NCDR recognized IU Health Goshen Hospital with its Get With The Guidelines Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2016. IU Health …read more.

by Andrea Neal Army Air Corps Lt. Col. Horace Meek Hickam of Spencer played a central role in establishing the U.S. Air Force as a separate branch of the Armed Forces, but his name didn’t come to world attention until Dec. 7, 1941. Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, named posthumously after Colonel Hickam, adjoined …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — During September’s First Friday in Warsaw, a special ceremony was held to honor and remember all of Kosciusko County’s Korean War veterans. Friday’s ceremony co-chair Ken Locke welcomed all veterans to the ceremony in his opening speech. “We appreciate and are certainly honored that each of you are here today.” Mayor Joe …read more.

By Cynthia L. Cates, MBA Kosciusko Literacy Services The World Literacy Foundation’s report, The Economic & Social Cost of Illiteracy estimates the cost of illiteracy to be $1.19 trillion dollars to the annual global economy.  Illiteracy limits lives by creating an array of problems including poverty, unemployment, social exclusion, crime, and poor health.  Worldwide, one …read more.

WARSAW — During First Friday festivities tonight, Sept. 2, Warsaw’s Bison-tennial, “Bones” was unveiled. The Bison-tennial Public Art Project is a statewide celebration of Indiana’s bicentennial. The ArtFULLY Warsaw Fund, at the recommendation of the Warsaw Public Art Commission was able to purchase the cities bison through an anonymous donor. Commission members Suzie Light, Paulette …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary has begun taking orders for their annual fruit and nut sale. The proceeds of the fundraiser will go to the Salvation Army. The fruit and nut sale is the largest fundraiser done by the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. The group raises money to support the needs of the …read more.

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

BOURBON — Casey William Whitehurst, 27, 13970 Elm Road, Bourbon, was arrested for a level 6 felony of battery with moderate bodily injury. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Aug. 28 an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a battery complaint. The victim advised that Whitehurst had arrived at his …read more.

PIERCETON — Knowledge on the benefits and management of cover crops continues to grow.  To learn the latest on this important topic and to see extensive field plots, plan on attending a Cover Crop Field Day from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 20, at the JA Scott Farm, 6281 E Van Ness Road, …read more.

SYRACUSE — A grant from the Indiana Department of Education exceeding $95,000 will be used to improve the new welding program offered by the Wawasee Area Career and Technical Cooperative.

FORT WAYNE — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that herbicide treatments are scheduled for various counties throughout INDOT’s Fort Wayne District, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7, weather permitting. Motorists may encounter slow-moving vehicles on state and federal roadways (listed below), as crews work to spray more than 4,000 acres of state right-of-way for invasive/noxious. With …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A small group boarded a Wawasee Community School Corp., mini bus for an 18-mile tour of a small portion of the 75,000 acres of farmland making up the headwaters of the Tippecanoe River Watershed. The trip was hosted by The Watershed Foundation for the purpose to show some of the practices in place on farmland in the southern edge of the watershed.

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WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Works met for a very brief meeting on Friday, Sept. 2. Business consisted of approving various grants for the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department, change orders, pay applications, new hire approvals and travel requests. Two separate grants were approved for the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. The first grant …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is pleased to announce record total student enrollment of 2,333. Undergraduate students number 1,295 at the Winona Lake campus – the largest undergraduate enrollment at Grace since its founding in 1948. A record 495 new undergraduate students joined the Grace community – a 10.5 percent increase from last year – …read more.

SYRACUSE — Second-graders in Julie Hays’ class at Syracuse Elementary School gathered on the floor with iPads in hand. They were about to try to solve math problems on the Kahoot website, a game based learning platform.

WARSAW — Lakeland Art Association is proud to be hosting a wonderful exhibit throughout September. “Sarah Creason and the Artists She Has Inspired.” Creason is a wonderfully talented impressionist painter who has been encouraging and teaching other local artists for many years. She always has a smile and a kind word, despite the many challenges she …read more.

MILFORD — TruHorizons’ grain elevator located in Milford will host an open house from 8-11 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. Sept. 7. The open house will be held at the new grain elevator, located at 13795 North 100 East, near the intersection of State Roads 6 and 15. The open house will allow producers to tour the …read more.

WARSAW In observance of Labor Day, offices for the City of Warsaw will be closed Monday, Sept. 5.  Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, Sept. 6.  All other routes will remain the same. WINONA LAKE Town of Winona Lake offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day.  …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Change orders and construction progress were the talk of the evening for the Lakeland Regional Sewer District board during the regular monthly meeting held at the North Webster Community Center.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will have lifeguards on duty at Center Lake this holiday weekend from 11:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and from 10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday. The last official day that the city parks department will have lifeguards at the beach …read more.

MILFORD — Turn a mason jar into a beautiful fall luminary from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at the Milford Public Library. All supplies are provided. This craft costs $10.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Living Kosciusko County Korean War/Conflict era veterans will be honored at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 2, on the Kosciusko County courthouse square during the First Friday Events. Approximately 70 Kosciusko veterans will be recognized for their faithful service to God, country and the United States military.  All branches of the military …read more.

Warsaw — Officials are currently responding to a three vehicle accident at the intersection of Lake City Highway and Old Road 30. One person is being transported by Lutheran EMS. Traffic was backed up on Lake City Highway due to the accident.

WARSAW — The Alcoholic Beverage Board of Kosciusko County renewed alcohol permits for six local businesses at this months meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1. Renewals with no violations include: Liquid Assets, East Center Street, Warsaw Spike’s Beach Grill, Eastlake Drive, Warsaw Old Depot, East Market Street, Pierceton Boathouse Restaurant, Park Avenue, Winona Lake All passed …read more.

WARSAW — Three foreign exchange students are attending Warsaw Community High School during the 2016-2017 school year. The student’s names are as follows: Nele Becker, Germany, Finn Morgendahl, Germany and Sararin “Pim” Santanaprasit, Thailand.  

WARSAW —At approximately 9:42 a.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016,  Warsaw Police Department officers received a complaint from Brandon Johnson, a Fort Wayne resident.  He alleged while at Phillips 66, 2518 East Center Street, at approximately 9:30 a.m., while outside the business, he was approached by an unknown male subject in a pickup truck who …read more.

MARION — HeartSong Show Chorus invites any woman who is looking for an outlet for their singing talents or who loves to sing to come to a guest night from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 12, 19 or 26 to get the experience of being a member of the chorus.

BOURBON — The Bourbon Police Department is hosting a basic handgun safety class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Sept. 17. Residents that are interested can pick up an information packet at the town clerks office, 104 E. Park Ave. Participants must be at least 18 years old and have an Indiana handgun license. …read more.

WARSAW — The results are in from yesterday’s poll on Ink Free News on whether the controversial Hacienda billboard on State Road 15 should be taken down.  The results from the poll are as follows: 282 people thought the billboard was funny, 44 people found it offensive, 37 thought it was offensive but all in …read more.

WARSAW — On Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Warsaw Police Department officers were alerted a black Ford F350 was driving towards Warsaw on State Road 15 from Silver Lake.  It was reported the 65-year-old driver, identified as Myron Jay Tomlinson, Sr., was making suicidal statements.  His driver’s license and vehicle registration indicate …read more.

Three foreign exchange students are enrolled in the 2016-2017 school year at Whitko High School. The names of the students and their host families are as follows: Vuong Dang Nhat Nguyen, Vietnam, Jeff and Sherri Sickafoose; Manon Sonneville, Belgium, Cory and Susan Ness; Hahyeon Jang, South Korea, Buford Baker.

WARSAW — As of Wednesday, Aug. 31, the Victory Hotel, located at 223 W. Jefferson St., Warsaw, remains infested with maggots, cockroaches and bedbugs. During trash pick-up on Wednesday, City of Warsaw Street Department workers noticed the dumpsters were crawling with cockroaches, maggots, bed bugs and flies. “This is just a constant problem with this location,” mentioned …read more.

PIERCETON — Eighteen members of the 2016 Kosciusko County Indiana Master Naturalist class met at the property of Dr. Gary Dillon (formerly Girvin Tree Farm) south of Pierceton earlier this month to learn about trees and forestry management. The presentation given by consultant forester Bruce Wakeland, included  a hike through the 200 acres of trees on the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College announced a new partnership with Lifeline Youth & Family Services and Crosswinds yesterday, Aug. 31. The partnership was made to address the growing demand for graduate clinical mental health professionals in the community. With this new partnership, each year 15 students in Grace’s graduate counseling department will be selected to …read more.

INDIANA — Whether it’s new or used, buying a car is one of the most complex and expensive purchases you can make. It’s great to get a good deal, but doing a little homework and research can go a long way to avoid problems with future vehicle purchases. Read the helpful tips below to learn …read more.

WARSAW — A police pursuit occurred on North Detroit St., Warsaw around 4:45 p.m. today, Aug. 31. Officials were eventually able to stop the vehicle, resulting in a felony stop. When the individual would not cooperate, officers reportedly used tasers on the suspect. The individual was transported from the scene by Lutheran EMS. No further …read more.

  By EILEEN OAKS The Watershed Foundation Marketing and Outreach Specialist NORTH WEBSTER — Join TWF for the premiere of a new PBS documentary about our lakes, rivers, and community. Did you know that we are home to one of the most unique and beautiful watersheds in the entire world? The Watershed Foundation hopes that …read more.

WARSAW — The KC Recycling Depot has announced a new recycling fee. Starting Sept. 1, there will be a flat $10 fee for flat screen TVs and $5 for flat screen monitors. The KC Recycling Depot, 220 S Union St., Warsaw, is a nonprofit waste collection agency that sends collected waste by the trailer load …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Village at Winona Festival of Music is pleased to present its final summer concert with performances by five wind ensembles. The Chamber Music Festival will commence at 9 a.m. on Sat., Sept. 3 in Artisan Court, behind Kelainey’s Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop, in the village. Canal Days will take place …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Kosciusko County during the evening hours of Friday, Sept.2. The checkpoint will run in conjunction with the Operation Pull Over Period Blitz #87, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” The Indiana State Police has partnered with approximately 250 law enforcement agencies statewide …read more.

WARSAW — Brenda Stichter, 52, from Warsaw is 2016 Hoosier Woman Artist of the Year Artist. While one of her pieces is hung in the state house this year, many others decorate her modest home. From large to small, they cover every inch of her life. Some of the artwork is bold and overflowing while …read more.

FORT WAYNE –— Tonight, Parkview Trauma Centers is teaming up with the Indiana State Police and Evans Toyota to host a free community seminars aimed at teaching people the importance of not driving distracted. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear the story of Chandler Gerber, who was involved in a fatal crash while driving distracted, as …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO COUNTY  —  K21 Health Foundation funded the purchase of tower gardens for both Warsaw Community Schools and Lakeland Christian Academy. The gardens give students the opportunity to learn about the process of growing fresh fruits and vegetables and how eating fresh, healthy produce impacts physical health. Patti Goldsmith, a teacher at Lakeland Christian …read more.

WARSAW — While Hacienda ads have been known to cause controversy, enough backlash from an ad has caused Hacienda to request restaurants to replace one particular billboard. Located on State Road 15 in Warsaw, Hacienda has a billboard with the phrase, “Best Mexican food this side of the wall” seemingly referencing comments made by Republican …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has bestowed its Outstanding Achievement Award to Lutheran Hospital’s cancer program, known as Lutheran Cancer Center, as a result of a survey performed earlier this year. The purpose of the award is to encourage cancer programs to raise the bar on quality cancer care, …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — TOPS Club Inc., known as Take Off Pounds Sensibly, announced members of TOPS 1051 in Columbia City recently named Nancy Peterson as their new chapter leader. Other officers were also elected, including the co-leader, secretary and treasurer.

[weaver_youtube oz6GXujzmGg rel=0]   WARSAW — Ernie Wiggins, Warsaw, was elected Tuesday evening, Aug. 30, at the Republican caucus of Kosciusko County Third District County Council Precinct Committeemen. There were 13 of the 19 eligible precinct committeemen present to cast ballots. He was opposed for the position by Joshua Finch, Warsaw. Kosciusko County Republican Chairman …read more.

SYRACUSE — The two at-large seats up for election on the Wawasee Community School Corp. Board will be contested races. Three additional individuals filed their candidacies prior to the noon deadline Friday, Aug. 26. The result is races in both District 1 (Tippecanoe Township) and District 2 (Turkey Creek Township). No candidate filed from District …read more.

GOSHEN —The 2016 Ignition Concert Series at Ignition Music Garage, voted Top Ten Favorite Venue by the Americana Music Association, continues with The Accidentals with special guest Stephie James at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. The Accidentals are one of Billboard Magazine’s top seven breakout bands of SXSW 2015, Winner of Summerfest, Milwaukee’s Emerging Artist …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Democrats held an opening ceremony for their new Warsaw headquarters, located at 212 S. Lake St. on Tuesday evening, Aug. 30. Candidates for the Democratic ticket were present at the ribbon cutting, including Lynn Coleman, Democratic candidate for Congress, Dee Moore, Democratic candidate for Indiana State House of Representatives District 18 and …read more.

SYRACUSE — About 30 personalized drawings, handprints, notes and paper police officers were delivered to Syracuse Police Department Tuesday afternoon by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The foundation hosted a “Little Philanthropist Art Booth” during the Oakwood Art Festival Saturday, Aug. 27. At this booth youngsters could create pieces of art to give to local …read more.

WARSAW — Owl Manor Veterinary, located in Warsaw, has received a $1.2 million round of funding. The funding is the company’s Series A financing, including an investment made by Indianapolis-based Elevate Ventures. “We are an early stage company and we will continue to use this funding in growing our business in the community,” said Mark Schindel, Chief …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Bristol woman complained of neck pain after her Lexis was struck and flipped onto its top, in an accident at 6:11 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29. The accident was at US 6 and CR 33, north of Syracuse. Stacy Alexander, 49, Bristol, was taken to IU Health Goshen after complaining of neck pain. …read more.

MILFORD — Ryan T. Marshall, 20, Donna Street, Leesburg, appeared to have minor injuries if any following a one-vehicle accident on CR 900N at 7:27 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30. The accident report indicates a possible eye injury. Marshall, who could not exit his vehicle due to the damage to the driver and passenger doors, was …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — On August 24, the Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College partnered with the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District and other organizations on the SWCD Water Drop Program rafting trip for Warsaw Community High School freshmen students. In preparation for the event, the Center for Lakes & Streams assisted …read more.

SYRACUSE — Chautauqua-Wawasee is hosting “Heroin & RX Painkillers: A Time for Community Action” from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Oakwood Resort Event Center, Syracuse. Cost is $10 per person and includes lunch.

WARSAW — A recent post on Expedia’s Viewfinder travel blog has named Warsaw among the 14 most memorable U.S. cities from The Bachelor. The top cities on the list include Agoura Hills, California, Pasadena, California, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Scottsdale, Arizona and San Francisco, California. Warsaw was listed as number eight in the ranking. The Warsaw entry reads, “Does it …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Serve, a student-led organization that connects students to service opportunities at Grace College, will host a community movie night AT 8 p.m. on Fri., Sep. 2. “Jungle Book” will show on the Morgan Library lawn. Rain location will be inside the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. Free snacks and drinks will be available …read more.

SYRACUSE — There are five foreign exchange students attending Wawasee High School during the 2016-17 academic year.

WARSAW — Zachery Scott Eyer, 29, 365 N. CR 850W, Pierceton was arrested for a level 4 felony of burglary and a level 6 felony of theft. On Wednesday, June 22 an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a burglary complaint. The homeowner had noticed a bedroom window had been broken out and …read more.

NAPPANEE — Amish Acres in Nappanee will be hosting a Scarecrow Contest and Reunion Sept. 16 – Oct. 30. It takes 200 scarecrows to return to the farm for their annual reunion to stand guard along the lane as the hay wagon hauls kids to the pumpkin patch during Fall Harvest Days at Amish Acres.

WARSAW — Ken Locke, Ministries Director at the Salvation Army was one of many to receive a nomination to be a torchbearer for the Indiana Bicentennial. Locke was not expecting to be chosen for the nomination. “I was surprised,” said Locke when he discovered he would be one of the torchbearers. Locke’s nomination letter mentions …read more.

LAKE WAWASEE — Chris Leeuw, a life-long Wawasee resident, is hosting an event to spread the word about NeuroHope and accept donations to provide therapy equipment. This will also be an opportunity for individuals to hear Leeuw’s inspirational story.

INDIANA — College chain ITT Technical Institute has ceased new student enrollment after the federal government banned the school from accepting any more students with federal aid. The serious federal action is a huge blow for the school since ITT Tech makes most of its money from that aid. Some say the school may not survive …read more.