KOSCIUSKO — A complaint and jury demand filed by Atta Belle Helman and Lary Dwayne Helman against Barnett’s Bail Bonds Inc., The Papers Inc. Stacey Staley and bond recovery agents: Tadd S. Martin, Daniel S. Foster and Michael C. Thomas is moving forward. The matter was filed on June 6 in Kosciusko Circuit Court. The …read more.

WARSAW — After having their film accepted into a New York film festival, two area teens are raising funds for see their film in Times Square. Jack Stewart and Nate Meyer participated in the Kosciusko Cares Film Camp. During the camp, six area teens worked together to write and produce four different films about kindness and …read more.

GOSHEN — Join IU Health Goshen in our Healthy Steps to a Healthy Weight program. Once a week, members will meet with a dietitian and personal trainer as they design a plan to help lose one-two pounds per week. Members will also learn how to make healthier choices and keep the weight off for good. The cost …read more.

MILFORD — A male driver was able to crawl out of his overturned vehicle on his own, following a one-vehicle accident at approximately 7:25 a.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 30. The vehicle struck an REMC pole, breaking it off and rolling numerous times coming to rest on its top.

WARSAW — The September First Friday is themed around 2000 – 2016 and themed “Moving to the Millennium”. This will be the last First Friday as a part of the Decades of Change bicentennial series. The series will end with a full night of entertainment for the whole family. Korean War Veterans residing in Kosciusko County …read more.

SYRACUSE  — Syracuse first responders were dispatched to an accident at the intersection of US 6 and SR 13, Syracuse around 6:30 p.m. The driver of the flipped vehicle was transported to IU Goshen Hospital with injuries. Officers were dealing with backed up traffic as the vehicle remained in the middle of the busy intersection.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Chief Jeremy Likens is on vacation. A number of firefighters who walked out Thursday, Aug. 25, have returned, others remain uncertain. A release was issued today by North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Battalion Chief Christopher Francis. It states: “On behalf of the membership of the North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Department …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Ford Division and Kerlin Motors are introducing new products to consumers in a unique way that not only helps raise awareness and consideration for the Ford brand but also helps support community schools. Participants in the “Drive 4UR School” program can test-drive Ford vehicles and help raise much-needed funding for Boomerang Backpacks.  The …read more.

WARSAW — A psychic reader with over twenty years experience has opened her doors on Center Street, Warsaw. Owner Desirae Rich opened Psychic Readings: By Desirae about two and a half weeks ago. Rich says she believes she has a gift for reading that has been passed through generations. Rich explains she has gone to Israel, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Ace Hardware Corporation announces North Webster Ace Hardware achieved designation as a “Pinnacle Performance Retailing” store for its outstanding performance. Developed as part of Ace’s long-term retail growth strategy, 20/20 Vision, Pinnacle Performance Retailing is laser-focused on Ace’s customers, helping to ensure Ace stores deliver on its brand promise day in and day out.

MILFORD — Milford is among 121 Northern Indiana cities, towns and counties receiving funds from the Indiana Department of Transportation as part of the state’s Community Crossings matching grant fund. The town received $41,911.62 for use in road surfacing, bridge rehabilitation, road reconstruction and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in connection with road projects. “Northern …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 — Warsaw Performing Arts Center is kicking off its 10th anniversary season with The StepCrew performing at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8.

FORT WAYNE — The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently awarded the Inpatient Cardiac Unit at Parkview Heart Institute with a silver- level Beacon Award for Excellence, which recognizes caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with the AACN’s Healthy Work Environment Standards. The silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence earned by the …read more.

WARSAW — Justin Taylor started his new job as assistant city planner for Warsaw on Monday, Aug. 22. Taylor may be new to City Hall but he’s not new to the Warsaw area. Taylor and his family first moved to Warsaw when he was in middle school. He attended Lakeland Christian Academy and then went to …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Edgewood and Lakeview Middle School band had the opportunity to perform with the 500 member DCI INPact Band on the field of Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 13. The students performed two concerts, attended clinics and watched 12 world-renowned drum corps. “It was wonderful to watch our band students use …read more.

WARSAW — Jeremy Lee Summers, 39, 720 West Center St., Warsaw was arrested for a level 3 felony of rape, a level 3 felony of criminal confinement, a level 6 felony of strangulation and a level 6 felony of domestic battery. On Aug. 24, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a call regarding …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A social media post stating there would be a protest in front of Tippecanoe Township Trustee Steve Ward’s business at 10 a.m. this morning, Aug. 29, did not come to fruition. The business is located on SR 13, downtown North Webster.

WARSAW —  Glen Gregory Ashby Sr.  64, 665 Walter Way, Warsaw, was arrested for fraud of a financial institution. According to the affidavit of probable cause, personnel at Lake City Bank told police that on June 3 Ashby had presented a Chase Bank credit card and his Indiana driver’s license at a Lake City Bank …read more.

WARSAW — Wedged on the most famous list, between “The Mona Lisa” by Leonardo Da Vinci and “The Last Supper,” also by Da Vinci, you will find the second most famous painting in the world.

[weaver_youtube -pivdd_FuBQ rel=0]   PIERCETON — The town of Pierceton celebrated their 150th anniversary this weekend with a town-wide celebration. The weekend included entertainment, history and fun for the whole community. The festivities concluded on Sunday with the burying of a time capsule. The time capsule, to be opened in 2066, contained around 30 different items …read more.

IRISH LAKE — A gathering of a few friends in the home of Mike and Sandi Brill, 49 EMS B40A Lane, Warsaw, was held Saturday afternoon, Aug. 27, to hear about the lakes, The Watershed Foundation’s approach to solving water-quality problems and how individuals can make a difference.

SYRACUSE — A group of Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation board members and past inductees to the Eli Lilly Lifetime Founders Society gathered at the Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes and Wetlands Education Center Friday evening, Aug. 26. The occasion was to celebrate those who have been inducted and the newest inductees – Mark and Cindy Deister, Fort Wayne.

LEESBURG — A sail used as a canopy over the lobby, a display of sail boats and boat greeted visitors to “A Nautical Night Under the Lights,” for the annual Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County Dinner/Dance/Auction. Guests came prepared to “set sail for a night of giving.” The evening was held at Tippecanoe Country Club Saturday, Aug. 27.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the person in the picture above. The person is a suspect in a theft from a local business. If you recognize the subject, please contact the Warsaw Police Department. Send a private message to their Facebook page or call the Warsaw Police Detective …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A letter from the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board has been received noting it is still investigating the events that have occurred within the North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Department. “The statutory duties of the board include approving the annual budget, serving as a board of finance and approving township contractual agreements. The township board …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library announces that local musician Dan Kuhn will be providing free musical entertainment during the tenth annual North Webster Cemetery Walk 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. Kuhn plays the guitar, banjo and harmonica and will entertain patrons inside the library while they wait for the cemetery walk tour to …read more.

WARSAW — In an hour and 15 minutes, a full-scale mobile field hospital was set up at the Warsaw Municipal Airport on Saturday, Aug. 27. The Indiana Guard Reserve partnered with the Indiana State Department of Health, the First Brigade in Fort Wayne, and the Second Brigade in Lafayette to hold this exercise designed to …read more.

MENTONE — Heavy rain and storms didn’t keep the community from attending the seventh annual “Rotors Over Mentone” fly-in this morning on Saturday, Aug. 27. Held at the Bell Aircraft Museum, this annual event had special significance this year because it is the seventieth anniversary of the commercial Bell Model 47. On Mar. 8, 1946, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Despite stormy conditions, several artists — including painters, sculptors, photographers, glass blowers and more — food vendors and a winery have set up for the Oakwood Fine Arts Festival today, Saturday, Aug. 27. A Chautauqua-Wawasee event, the festival returns to the grounds of Oakwood Resort, 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse, and runs until 4 p.m. this afternoon.

WARSAW — Willis Alt has a long list of accomplishments and, among them, perhaps his most notable was the role he played in the founding of the K21 Foundation. Alt is one of 22 Kosciusko County residents chosen to carry the torch in the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay, which will travel through the local area the end …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 10:50 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, the Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw Fire Department and Lutheran EMS responded to Martin’s Supermarket after a phone call was received stating there were bombs in the produce department. The manager evacuated the store and called police. A search of the store was conducted but nothing was found. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Earlier reports North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens had resigned from his position, have been clarified by the chief. He has not resigned, but is asking for consideration of two weeks vacation while this matter is investigated and a resolution reached. Likens provided the following statement: “First of all, as the fire …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — This year’s beef twilight tour offers fun and fellowship for all area beef producers starting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. The 19th edition heads to south of Warsaw. All who attend will get to see Angus cattle, and a meal sponsored by the Kosciusko County Cattlemen’s Association. The host for this year’s …read more.

CLAYPOOL —  Erin Renee Briseno, 26, 308 South Main Street, Claypool, was arrested for a level 6 felony of auto theft. On July 28, Briseno and her boyfriend visited her grandmother in Kosciusko County. Briseno and her boyfriend left the residence with their grandmother’s vehicle without her consent. Briseno’s grandmother discovered that the couple had left …read more.

WARSAW — Around 4:50 p.m. first responders were called out to an accident that occurred on Detroit Street, right in front of Zoyo Frozen Yogurt. The accident occurred between two trucks. One person was transported from the scene with injuries by Lutheran EMS.  

NORTH WEBSTER — Word has been received North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens has resigned. While Likens has not confirmed the action, his turnout gear was seen this morning among other firefighters who have left the department.

WARSAW — The Republican Headquarters for Kosciusko County had their grand opening on Friday, Aug. 26. Janet Holcomb, wife of Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb, who is a candidate for governor, District 2 U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski, Amanda Banks, wife of State Sen. Jim Banks, who is candidate for U.S. Representative District 3 were in attendance. …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Fire Department has a group of firefighters specially trained for extreme rescue situations. The Technical Rescue team met today to train on a building set for demolition. During the training, the team simulated a collapsed building situation. The team placed “victims” on each floor of the building and had to rescue …read more.

WARSAW — Shane Beverly, 18, 226 West CR 300, Warsaw was booked for voyeurism, the act of obtaining sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts, on June 1. Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a prowler looking through windows and taking …read more.

WARSAW — David Kolbe, Kosciusko County Democratic Party chairman, announces the Kosciusko County Democratic Party will be opening its campaign headquarters beginning Monday, Aug. 29. The headquarters is located
in the Old Train Depot office complex, 212 S. Lake St., Warsaw.

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WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free concert at the Central Park Plaza at 7 p.m. tonight, Aug. 26. Don’t miss out on the Whistle Pigs entertaining with big brass sounds. The band starts playing at 7 p.m. and will play until 8:30 p.m.. Bring a lawn chair or favorite blanket …read more.

WARSAW — Reid Terry Hall, 18, 522 South CR 450E, Pierceton, was booked for battery with a deadly weapon, battery bodily injury, disorderly conduct – fight and criminal reckless with a deadly weapon. Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of battery on Aug. 20. According to the affidavit of probable …read more.

PIERCETON — Beginning Friday, Aug. 26 and ending Sunday, Aug. 28, Pierceton will be celebrating its 150th anniversary. Opening ceremonies will begin Friday at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m. community square dancing with caller Jerry Davidson will begin. From 7-11 p.m. there will be food vendors and a beer tent by Sleepy Owl and a …read more.

[weaver_youtube VmAdOaVTcEA rel=0]   WARSAW — Reader Brandon Rocha sent us this video from a police chase that occurred at 7:03 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25. Ross Richard Harvey, 21, 11531 North Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse, was traveling through Warsaw when he passed three vehicles in a no passing zone, one of them being an unmarked …read more.

WARSAW – Kosciusko Community YMCA will be starting fall classes Sept. 6. Classes will run through Oct. 23.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council completed the county budget review on Thursday, Aug. 25. The objective of the meeting was to clarify items that had come into question about several of budgets for 2017 that had come up during and after the previous budgeting meeting on Monday, Aug. 22. Shelly Heckert, speaking on behalf …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library will host its 10th annual Cemetery Walk 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. Open to the public free of charge, this living history event is sponsored by the library’s Local History and Genealogy Center and endorsed by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission as a Bicentennial Legacy Project. During the …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office has released the names of the victims involved in yesterday’s tragic house explosion near Claypool, Indiana. Kosciusko County Coroner Anthony Ciriello stated this morning that the fatal victim from yesterday’s residential explosion at the address of 4678 South, County Road 450 West, Claypool, was Kay A. Justis, 68.  …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Bright, shiny and new, Whitko has some additions to the school bus fleet this week. School buses 16A, 16B and 16C demonstrate the school’s commitment to excellence and safety for its students and staff. LED lights, duel front and rear stop lights, on-board cameras, parking break alerts, windshields with increased visibility for …read more.

1st Sgt. Chad D. Hill Public Information Officer CLAYPOOL — One person is dead and another is in critical condition following an afternoon house explosion in southwestern Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded today at approximately 3:45 p.m. to a report of a possible house explosion in the 4600 block of south, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Crews responded to a call of a house explosion on South CR 450W, Claypool around 4 p.m. this afternoon. The call was made by neighbors, who heard a loud boom and felt their house shake. Upon searching for the source of the sound, the neighbors discovered the house was completely destroyed. The Kosciusko County …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — As of 3 p.m. today close to one-half of the 48 North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire and EMS personnel had walked out. This includes volunteer, part-time and full-time employees. More are expected this evening. Those who have walked out thus far have a combined 210 years of firefighting experience. At this time fire …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Education Foundation recently awarded more than $6,500 in Red Apple Grant funds to five Warsaw Community Schools teachers. Their students are beginning the 2016-2017 school year engaged in creating and experimenting in the arts and sciences, programming robots, studying local waterways, engineering design and modeling and creative writing. Red Apple Grants …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Noon tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 26, is the deadline to file for a seat on one of six area school boards. Boards with positions up for election this year include Warsaw Community Schools, Wawasee Community School Corporation, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, Triton School Corporation, Whitko Community School Corporaiton and Wa-Nee Community Schools. Those …read more.

SYRACUSE — Northern Lakes Insurance Agency, Syracuse, a part of Auto-Owners Insurance Company, presented a $2,000 check to the Syracuse Food Pantry at noon Wednesday, Aug. 24. Auto-Owners Insurance is celebrating 100 years as a company and wanted to give back to the communities and agency partners that have helped support them throughout the years. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Multiple crews are responding to reports of a house explosion on South CR 450W near Claypool.

ELKHART — Multiple Elkhart stores were blocked Thursday afternoon as police served a warrant. It happened outside a home on the 2000 block of Kulp Avenue near the Big R on S. Main Street. According to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, police went to the home at the request of the Warsaw Police Department. Jeremy …read more.

By Gail Jacobs Master Gardener I hope that the last note on “Flying bombardiers of the stinging sort” was helpful to you and with the stinging insects in mind; it is hard not to think about our summer friend the Mosquito.  I just picked up the latest National Geographic and noticed that the main article is …read more.

PIERCETON — In light of recent tornadoes that hit the Kokomo area, the Pierceton Fire Department is holding a food drive this weekend during the town’s 150th anniversary celebration. Boxes will be located throughout town during the festival. Those who wish can drop off non-perishable food items, which will be taken to Kokomo Monday and …read more.

TIPPECANOE — Potawatomi Wildlife Park invites the community to a concert featuring the music of the Spirit of Triton marching band and the Trojan Jazz Band. The concert begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, in the Bessinger pavilion at the park, located along SR 331 near Tippecanoe. Enjoy music surrounded by prairie and wildflowers, a …read more.

BOURBON — Triton Elementary School has been awarded the Project Produce Grant through the Chef Ann Foundation for the 2016-2017 school year. Grant funds can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for all students to try. Triton plans to use the funds for “Lunchtime Adventures With Farrah Fruit and Reggie Veggie.” The program …read more.

BOURBON — The deadline to file for candidacy on the Triton School Board is rapidly approaching. Those wishing to file for these positions should do so at the Kosciusko County clerk’s office in the justice building, downtown Warsaw. Positions up for election in November include at-large and district 3. Requirements are as follows:  At-large: Candidates must be from Etna Township, Kosciusko County …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Fireman’s Association has begun collecting non-perishable food items for the victims of yesterday’s tornado in Kokomo.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County is among the 121 northern Indiana communities to receive road and bridge funding from the Indiana Department of Transportation. Combined, the communities are receiving $51 million through the State’s Community Crossings matching grant fund. Kosciusko County accepted the award for $997,028 today, Thursday, Aug. 25. Members of the INDOT Fort Wayne district personally delivered the …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana Department of Education has recognized three Kosciusko County schools for implementing “Promising Practices.” They include Washington STEM Academy, Lakeview Middle School and Milford Schools. Washington STEM Academy, part of Warsaw Community Schools, was among 20 added to the list earlier this month. IDOE chose Washington for, “authentic learning through STEM.” This is just one of 200 …read more.

WARSAW — Thomas Tad Bohlsen, 52, 4926 E. CR 575N, Whiteland, has been arrested after knowingly writing $25,100 in bad checks for land contract properties. The Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the case. In 2015, Bohlsen allegedly purchased a home on land contract. According to an affidavit of probable cause, he wrote a total …read more.

NAPPANEE — The deadline to file for a position on the Wa-Nee School Board is this week. Those wishing to file for these positions should do so at the Kosciusko County clerk’s office in the justice building, downtown Warsaw. Positions up for election include the following: Olive Township: Candidates must be from Elkhart County Scott and Jefferson Township: …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Block of Love is an annual event that celebrates the community’s support of MudLOVE and raises money for Water for Good’s clean water initiatives in the Central African Republic. It features local music artists, food trucks, activities and an interactive social good marketplace. Last year’s event attracted close to 1,500 people …read more.

TIPPECANOE — The Warsaw Astronomical Society will conduct public observing nights at Potawatomi Wildlife Park beginning one hour after dark Saturday, Aug. 27, and Sept. 3. Both events are at the park observing field. Observing is pending clear skies. Call ahead if partly cloudy. Society members will be in attendance to share the night sky through telescopes of all …read more.

WARSAW — A roomful of parents gathered Wednesday evening, Aug. 24, at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA to learn about teens, drugs and prevention. Detective Sergeant RJ Nethaway, Narcotics, Warsaw Police Department and Trooper Andrew Cochran, Meth Suppression, Indiana State Police teamed up for a brief seminar to teach parents how to identify signs their teens may be …read more.

WARSAW — The fate of Oscar Steven McDowell, 33, Waukegan, Ill., went to the jury at 4:45 p.m. Notification was received by the court at 6:35 p.m. that a verdict was reached, in the middle of a tornado warning for the county. The verdict — not guilty on all three counts – rape, sexual battery …read more.

UPDATE: As of 6:50 p.m., the tornado warning has been cancelled.  KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a tornado warning for southern Kosciusko County until 7 p.m. The warning, issued at 6:32 p.m., was declared for Wabash County, Whitley County and southeastern Kosciusko County. According to the National Weather …read more.

WARSAW — Rebecca Muncy was born in Montana, grew up as a child in South America and her extended family lives in New York. She travels back to New York with her family each summer to work on updating the rustic summer home her great-grandfather built in the Catskill Mountains. Muncy’s passion for nursing was …read more.

NAPPANEE — After 16 years of leading Wa-Nee Community Schools, Superintendent Joe Sabo announced earlier this week he will retire following the end of this school year. School board member Eric Brown, the sole remaining member who voted to hire Sabo as superintendent in 2001, reluctantly moved to accept Sabo’s retirement. “I wish we had …read more.

WARSAW — A shortage of the Salvation Army food pantry led to an outpouring of giving from the community. A five to 10 percent increase of people frequenting the pantry for food, paired with an already-low amount of donations, led the Salvation Army to ask the community for help. The Salvation Army explained they only …read more.

WARSAW — Prosecution continued its case this afternoon, Wednesday, Aug. 24, against Oscar S. McDowell in Kosciusko Circuit Court. McDowell was charged with rape, sexual battery, criminal confinement and failure to appear, stemming from an alleged rape Aug. 9/10, 2014, in the parking lot at Wyndham Gardens, Warsaw. Three witnesses took the stand — Warsaw Police Detective …read more.

Randy Hall never meant to become president and CEO of Cardinal Services Inc. of Indiana in Warsaw, the position he assumed July 1. In fact, he never intended to invest 28 years — and counting — working with adults and children with disabilities. “It wasn’t my plan to work in this field and certainly not …read more.

WARSAW — Area students wishing to pursue the world of cosmetology have a new opportunity thanks to a partnership between the Warsaw Area Career Center and Inspire College of Cosmetology. Inspire, located in the Center Center just off US 30, held its grand opening last evening, Tuesday, Aug. 23, and unveiled its program plans. The partnership was more than …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks Department held its annual Family Carnival Aug. 5. Penguin Point, in cooperation with the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, held its 36th annual Big Wheel Race during the event.

WARSAW — Prosecution continued its case this morning Wednesday, Aug. 24, against Oscar S.McDowell in Kosciusko Circuit Court. McDowell was charged with rape, sexual battery, criminal confinement and failure to appear, stemming from an alleged rape Aug. 9/10, 2014, in the parking lot at Wyndham Gardens, Warsaw.

ELKHART — Transcripts of testimony during the grand jury, which indicted Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine, of those individuals the state will or may call during the trial, were addressed in a telephonic conference shortly after noon today, Wednesday, Aug. 24.

INDIANA — The Walmart Foundation will begin accepting grant applications to its State Giving Program on Aug. 29. The Walmart Foundation will award grants between $25,000 and $200,000 to Indiana organizations that address areas of need among underserved populations. Hoosier nonprofit organizations can apply for grants to support programs that are focused on hunger relief and healthy …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The United Way of Kosciusko County has been awarded a UnitedIN16 grant in the amount of $204,341 from the Indiana Association of United Ways.  With the UnitedIN16 grant, the United Way Kosciusko County will be increasing support for self-sufficiency programs at Fellowship Missions and Combined Community Services.  The established partnership with these …read more.

WARSAW — Lindsay Malloy is one of 41 Hoosiers chosen to participate in the Indiana Democratic Party’s Emerging Leaders Project. Malloy got involved in local politics when she first moved to the area three years ago. “There are a lot of great local leaders that I’ve been fortunate to work with, but there’s always more to …read more.

WARSAW — On Friday, Sept. 9, the Kosciusko Community YMCA, both the Parkview Warsaw branch  and the North Webster branch, will be offering free admission to anyone who brings in a donation of a container of baby wipes. In addition, the Y will be collecting diapers, baby wipes, newborn outfits, blankets, hats, stuffed animals and …read more.

SYRACUSE — During a special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 23, in Syracuse the Wawasee school board spent more time discussing other business than talking about the 2017 budget. The meeting was the second of two budget workshops as the new fiscal year approaches.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Mike Ragan has announced the Republican headquarters for Kosciusko County is now open. The headquarters is at 103 E. Center St., Warsaw.

WARSAW — Seasons HomeCare & Adult Care Center is the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce member of the month of August. Seasons HomeCare & Adult Care Center provides clients with the highest quality of care while helping them maintain optimal health to live a fulfilling lifestyle. They provide adult day care as well as home care …read more.

WARSAW — The victim and investigating officer were the only witnesses heard Tuesday afternoon before the court adjourned for the day. Testimony will continue at 8:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 24, in Kosciusko Circuit Court in the trial against Oscar McDowell, 33, Chicago.

INDIANAPOLIS – The three major candidates for governor of Indiana have expressed their interest in participating in three debates the Indiana Debate Commission is organizing. The first is scheduled for Sept. 27 at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis. In keeping with the IDC’s motto of “Putting Voters First,” members of the public are invited …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 August.  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 project …read more.

WARSAW — A ceremony and parade will be held to remember the events taken place on 9-11. The ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 at the 9-11 memorial in front the Center Lake Pavilion. The ceremony is titled, “The Day America Cried.” The ceremony will incorporate various groups and people in …read more.

by Andrea Neal “Life is completely changed for thousands of American boys on this side of the earth. For at last they are in there fighting.”  Hoosier war correspondent Ernie Pyle wrote those words on Dec 1, 1942, while on assignment with U.S. forces in Algiers. The United States had entered World War II in …read more.

  WARSAW — Crews responded to a rollover accident on Old 30 at CR 300E, Warsaw around 3:15 p.m. According to officers on the scene, the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when the driver noticed that traffic was backed up. The driver avoided a collision by braking and swerving, causing the …read more.

ROCHESTER — Julien Petit, a 28-year-old Frenchman who is a relative of Father Benjamin M. Petit, is coming to the Trail of Courage Sept. 16-18, arriving in time for the Potawatomi Trail of Death Association meeting Friday evening at the Fulton County Museum, Rochester. Father Petit went with Chief Menominee’s band of Potawatomi on the …read more.

WARSAW — Crews responded to a car, truck accident at the intersection of 300N and Sheldon Street, Warsaw around 2 p.m. Lutheran EMS transported one person with injuries to KCH, everyone else involved in the accident signed off on their injuries.

WARSAW — The 12-member jury and an alternate has been seated in the two-day jury trial against Oscar Steven McDowell. McDowell is accused of rape, sexual battery, criminal confinement and failure to appear. The actual trial will begin at 1:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 23, and continue Wednesday.

WEST POINT, N.Y. – Cadet Erick Loe, son of Brian Loe of North Webster and Gea and Chris Jordan of South Whitley, completed Cadet Basic Training at the U.S. Military Academy. Loe entered West Point on June 27 and has successfully completed six weeks of CBT. CBT is one of the most challenging events a cadet will encounter over the course of their four years at the academy.