NORTH WEBSTER — Alexander David Jackson, 24, 105 S. James St., Milford, son of Kosciusko County Commissioner Vice-President Brad Jackson, has been charged with a level 1 felony of attempted murder; a level 5 felony of battery, bodily injury to a law enforcement officer; a level 5 felony of resisting law enforcement; a level 5 …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are responding to a personal vehicle accident at CR 700N and CR 200E. One person was airlifted from the scene. There are reports of approximately two being transported by ambulance to an area hospital. Motorists are advised to avoid this intersection for about …read more.

BOURBON — Carl Amsden, 38, was sworn in as new patrolman with Bourbon Police Department July 29. He started his full time duties Aug. 1.

CULVER — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help in the theft of a paddleboard.

WARSAW — The US 30 accident originally reported has turned into a fatality. At approximately 1:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 2, Lutheran EMS, Warsaw Police, the Sheriff’s Department and Warsaw Fire responded to a rollover on US 30 by 200 N. The driver was initially reported to be trapped and the vehicle on fire, however this was …read more.

WARSAW — Crews are responding to a rollover accident at US 30 and CR 200W, Warsaw. A person was initially reported to be trapped under the vehicle, which was reported to be on fire. The person is reportedly now out of the vehicle and CPR is in progress. A helicopter has been called to the scene.

MENTONE — Mentone’s Kindergarten Readiness Center will begins its second year Aug. 8, and when the children hit the playground they will see a a greenhouse, gifted by businesses and individuals representing a community serious about early childhood education. The greenhouse is the brainchild of Ashley DuBois, a teacher at the center. “Hopefully, we’ll have …read more.

WARSAW — Proposed 2017 budgets from 10 not-for-profits were heard by Warsaw Common Council members Monday evening, Aug. 1. The meeting, due to the budget requests, began one hour earlier than normal.

WARSAW — A proposed encroachment agreement, met with opposition Monday evening, Aug. 1 at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. The opposition was expressed by two council members and three citizens/business owners.The agreement will be presented Friday, Aug. 5, at the Warsaw Board of Works meeting.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster man steals iPhone, but is busted because there’s an “app for that.” Jason Wayne Elijah, 42, 121 E. Esterbrook Drive, North Webster, is being charged with a class A misdemeanor of theft; a class B misdemeanor of unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle and sentence enhancement theft enhancement level 6 …read more.

WARSAW — It has been a very active and exciting summer within Warsaw Community Schools. Within the last eight weeks, major renovation and new construction has taken place on multiple sites. The construction timelines have stayed on track and we fully plan, barring an unforeseen major setback, to open all schools on schedule Monday, Aug. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Shane Ashley Holloway, 45, 306 W. Valleyview Drive, Syracuse, is being charged with a level 6 felony of resisting law enforcement; criminal recklessness with a vehicle, a class B misdemeanor and four counts of a class B misdemeanor of criminal mischief. According to an affidavit of probable cause, Saturday, July 30, a Syracuse …read more.

SYRACUSE — Kosciusko County Indiana University Alumni Association presented the first IU Stan Leadership Scholarship Award in memory of Stan Fox. It was in the amount of $1,250. Taylor Busse was chosen for her involvement in activities and committing to IU. A sophomore, she is a member of the Student Athletic Board at IU-Bloomington. The …read more.

WARSAW — It was a brief meeting for members of the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission Monday, Aug. 1. The month’s meeting consisted of approval of claims and two ordinances transferring funds from two tax increment financing districts.

MENTONE — Parking concerns, curbs and meeting dates topped the Mentone Town Council’s regular meeting, held Monday evening, Aug. 1. Council member Tim Croy expressed concern over erratic parking along Broadway Street, saying some vehicles are parallel parked while others are parked at an angle. Council member Shelly Krueger recommended painting parking lines and Street …read more.

OSWEGO — Crews are responding to live power lines down on Second Street in Oswego. Multiple tree limbs fell down on the power lines causing them to fall. Crews are also trying to get a man who was cutting the limbs out of a tree located near the power lines.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency would like to remind everyone that a new school year is underway and drivers need to be proactive in order to keep kids safe as they head back to school.Here are some simple reminders for drivers: • Reduce any distractions inside your car so you can …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association If you have read my book, “Diamond Bait,” you will see my fascination with Canada and the “First Nation”  Ojibway Indian heritage of Ontario and other parts of Canada. John and I were recently privileged to return to this spectacularly beautiful part of Ontario for a visit (and a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — “Beachy,” Winona Lake’s Indiana Bicentennial bison, has gone to the fair to compete for funds. Towns and cities throughout Indiana have been decorating special-edition bison sculptures to display during the state’s bicentennial celebration. Many of them, including Winona Lake, have entered theirs in the Bison-tennial Art Exhibit at the Indiana State Fair. Three area …read more.

SOUTH BEND — The University of Notre Dame has been hosting an art exhibit showcasing altars created by artists to remember those who have not been alive for fifteen years. This is the fourth year that the annual celebration will take place at the NDCAC. Notre Dame is inviting members of the South Bend community …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes invites the community to participate in a time of Back-to-School Community Prayer at TVHS at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. TVHS FCA members will host a time of prayer at the high school, then dismiss for the participants to travel to other Valley schools to walk the halls and pray …read more.

NOTRE DAME — William Shakespeare’s The Tempest will be presented by the Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival (NDSF) August 16 through August 28. Directed by Cirque du Soleil’s West Hyler, The Tempest will perform at Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. According to Hyler, “The Tempest shines as one of Shakespeare’s most magical and generous plays. The shipwrecked magician living on a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Alexander David Jackson, 24, 11548 N. SR 13, Syracuse, has been released from the hospital and was booked yesterday, Sunday, July 31, in the Kosciusko County Jail. He was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury. His bond has been set at $5,000 surety and $250 cash. Around 6 …read more.

WARSAW — The area around 2366 E. Kemo Ave., Warsaw, has been evacuated due to a gas leak. Fire crews are responding. The leak is due to a contractor having punctured a gas line.

INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb announceD the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development have launched a second round of the Place Based Investment Funds. This program is an opportunity for all Indiana communities to apply for grant funding to support community and economic development projects that …read more.

SYRACUSE — At approximately 12:10 a.m. Saturday, July 30 Syracuse Police units became involved in a lengthy vehicle pursuit throughout Syracuse. The suspect’s vehicle was driving erratically and many times on the opposite side of the road. Stop sticks were utilized with no effect on the suspect’s vehicle. Officers were finally able to box in and …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — INDOT contractors, Walsh and Kelly Inc., are planning several traffic shifts as work continues on the added travel lane project at C.R. 52 in Nappanee. Beginning Monday, Aug. 1, weather pending, the center lane of S.R. 19 at C.R. 52 will be closed, with traffic shifted onto either side of the ongoing …read more.

SYRACUSE — Roll out for the 1:1 initiative computer devices for Wawasee Community School Corp. students will begin Thursday, Aug. 4.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw’s Pavement Preservation Project continues today, Monday, Aug. 1. Scheduled roads are Harrison Street from Center Street north to DuBois Street and West Market Street from Hand Avenue east to Columbia Street. Traffic delays are expected.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man has been arrested for stealing copper from the Edgewood Middle School construction site. Richard Otho Piper Jr., 60, 504 S. Columbia St., Warsaw, is being charged with a class A misdemeanor of theft and a sentence enhancement theft enhancement level 6 felony. On Thursday, July 7, a Warsaw Police Officer responded …read more.

AKRON — The Wheels on Fire Cancer Crusaders invite the community to a Smash Out Cancer event from 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Akron Community Center. Wheels on Fire is a mission of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church. The group’s goal is to raise funds to support the Kosciusko County and Fulton …read more.

[weaver_youtube 67n8OKHG9fY rel=0]   SYRACUSE — Close to 200 came to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Saturday morning, July 29. The event also honored two individuals for their dedication to the foundation as recipients of the annual Cattail Awards. Jerry Riffle and Rob DeBeck were this year’s recipients. Riffle …read more.

WARSAW — The community was able to enjoy free canoe rentals at Center Lake, Warsaw, Saturday, July 30. People were invited to come out and take advantage of free canoeing. Individuals can rent the canoes on a first come, first served basis. The canoes were located in Center Lake on the east side of the …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Kosciusko County YMCA came together Saturday, July 30, to help prepare the new Beaman Home location for its residents. Staff and members of the YMCA comprise a committee called Togetherhood. This group desires to partner with local organizations to help them in whatever way they can. Togetherhood joined with the …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition will host a Back-to-School Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at Zion Church, 71691 CR 33 Syracuse. This event is organized thanks to funding and generosity from K21 Health Foundation and Jasper Plastics. The NIHHC will be providing free health screenings. During …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Pro Wake Watersports in Leesburg sponsored their second free Family Fun Day at the “H2WhoaZone,” located at Camp Crosley in North Webster. Everyone in the area was invited to attend the event, which featured full access to the onsite waterpark, a hot dog lunch, ice cream and beach games. This was the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The weather was ideal for the eighth annual Dixie Day Festival & Art Fair, held in downtown North Webster Saturday, July 30. With temperatures hovering in the mid-70s, the temperature was perfect for a day in this small Kosciusko community. Family friendly activities took place throughout the day, which kicked off with …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School (TVHS) Distinguished Alumni Class of 2016 has been named. The five members of this year’s class join a noble group of TVHS graduates who have led successful lives while making substantial contributions to their chosen field of work or have provided outstanding service to their community, state, or …read more.

ROCHESTER — The family of John “Rocky” Barrett, chairman of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Shawnee, Okla., will be the honored family this year at the Trail of Courage Living History Festival, set for Sept. 17-18, at the Fulton County Historical Society grounds. A different Potawatomi family is honored every year at the Trail of Courage in …read more.

By Melissa Chapman, Cataloging Supervisor at the Warsaw Community Public Library “Demolition” is a fantastic metaphor for inner turmoil. It takes us on an adventure through every single stage of the grieving process—denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Although at times it seems slow and detached it is also funny, quirky and rewarding to watch. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Indiana conservation officers have called off the search for a possible drowning victim in Webster lake. With a lack of evidence and only one unsure witness, it is unclear if anyone was ever in distress. Conservation officer divers, with help from Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, searched the bottom of Lake Webster and found …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Indiana Conservation Officers are actively searching Webster Lake for a male subject that was last seen approximately 200 yard from shore. A witness stated that they observed a man bobbing up and down in distress as they drove by. He then disappeared beneath the water without surfacing. No one has been reported …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER —The North Webster Fire Department, the North Webster Police, Sheriff’s Department, paramedics and the Kosciusko County Police Department are responding to a possible drowning in Webster Lake. The Kosciusko County Police Department has sent out a diving team.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake police officer, Malcom Gilbert, celebrated 26 and a half years of service at his retirement party at the Winona Lake Town Hall Friday, July 29. Officers and individuals from the community came give their appreciation for Gilbert’s many years as an officer at the Winona Lake Police Department. Gilbert mentioned …read more.

NOBLESVILLE — Hank Williams Jr. and Christ Stapleton will be performing at the Klipsch Music Center at 7:15, Friday, August 26. Tickets are on sale now at Klipsch Music Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com, LiveNation.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Making 52 years since his first album in 1964, Hank Williams Jr. released It’s …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued the following special weather statement for Kosciusko and surrounding counties: Atmospheric conditions are favorable for the development of funnel clouds associated with rain showers and thunderstorms across the area. These funnel clouds normally protrude a few hundred feet downward from the parent cloud, …read more.

WARSAW —The Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition will host a Back-to-School Health Fair offering free book bags with school supplies and several health screenings. The Back-to-School event will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at The Career Center Gym at Warsaw Community High School. This event is organized thanks to the …read more.

WARSAW — With the new school year approaching, students are not the only ones getting ready to go back to class. This afternoon, Friday, July 29, the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce welcomed new teachers from Warsaw, Wawasee, Whitko and Tippecanoe Valley schools. The lunch event, held at Creighton’s Crazy Egg Cafe, began with teachers giving an introduction and …read more.

MENTONE – A new press box, donated by the Scott Bibler family, is nearing completion at Tippecanoe Valley High School.

WARSAW — The Fort Wayne Chapter of SCORE announced the grand opening of a new branch office in Warsaw. The grand opening is in conjunction with a SCORE-sponsored workshop, set for 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, and will be held in conjunction with a SCORE Sponsored workshop, “How to Start Your Own Business.” The workshop will take …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation will hold its annual meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at the WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes and Wetlands Education Center on S.R. 13 one mile south of Syracuse. The meeting will be a celebration of WACF’s 25 years of protecting the wetlands. A brunch buffet will be served. Everyone is invited to …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Section, Indiana State Police-Bremen District 24 KOSCIUSKO  – The Indiana State Police continue to investigate the circumstances that surround an officer involved shooting Wednesday evening in North Webster. Around 6 p.m. police received a 911 call of a possible road rage incident that started near the train tracks on SR …read more.

By 1st Sergeant Chad Hill Public Relations Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, coordinating with the Indiana State Police, have released the name of the sheriff’s deputy that was involved in the shooting incident on Wednesday, July 27, in the town of North Webster. Deputy Sheriff Don McCune, assigned …read more.

WARSAW — Todd Miller, certified master instructor of the award-winning FAST Defense empowerment program and president of FAST Defense Global, is the featured presenter for a personal safety and adrenal stress training program for adults and teens ages 13 and older, set for 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Parkview YMCA, Warsaw. Miller, from Martinsville, …read more.

WARSAW — Amy McPhail, a resident of Winona Lake, recently graduated with distinction from Karen Pryor Academy and has been named a certified training partner. Amy is committed to force-free training techniques that make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Amy is a registered veterinary technician at Lake City Animal Clinic with …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Joshua Bills was sentenced Monday, July 25, after pleading guilty to theft as a class D felony. Bills will serve three years of probation. He paid full restitution to the victim prior to sentencing. Bills met his victim through the online virtual reality game Second Life. Second Life users can create characters, called avatars, which interact …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame is calling for nominations for its third class of veteran honorees. The not-for-profit organization honors Hoosier veterans for service during and after active duty. To date, the IMVHOF has recognized 34 men and women for their outstanding military and civilian service. Up to 15 veterans will be honored …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The weekend of July 23, was a busy one for Kosciusko residents competing with their dogs in Agility and Barn Hunt trials in the region. Agility is a CPE-sanctioned event where handlers guide their dogs through complex courses with jumps, tunnels, weave poles and a variety of other obstacles. Dogs compete for time in …read more.

SYRACUSE— Duffy’s Pub and Grub will offer entertainment this weekend. 9 p.m. Thursday, July 28, karaoke 10 p.m. Friday, July 29, Checkmark Sallie Band 10 p.m. Saturday, July 30, DJ Hightower 9 p.m. Sunday, July 31, karaoke with Jhon Huss

NOBLESVILLE — Need to Breathe will be performing with special guests Mat Kearney, John Mark McMillan and Welshly Arms at the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com, LiveNation.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Need to Breathe will …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

LEESBURG — A pancake breakfast is set for 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at the fire station in Leesburg, 6396 Old SR 15. The event is to benefit a former North Webster firefighter, now a Leesburg firefighter, whose 1-year-old son recently underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor. The cost will be a freewill donation. …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw City Council is set to meet at 6 p.m. Monday,  Aug. 1, and Monday, Aug. 15.

SYRACUSE — Eighty hours out of an already tight summer schedule for school students is a significant amount of time. But that is what the roughly 16 Wawasee Community School Corp. students attending the summer VEX Robotics Competition Camp have chosen to do.

NORTH WEBSTER — Names of the individuals involved in the North Webster Shooting will be divulged tomorrow, Friday, July 29, mid-morning or afternoon, according to Indiana State Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Trent Smith. Smith stated the ISP won’t be speaking to the Kosciusko Deputy Sheriff, who was involved in the shooting until Sunday or …read more.

SYRACUSE — Professor Steve returns to the Syracuse Library to give Hoosiers a bit of history, and science at 2 p.m Tuesday, Aug. 2. Professor Steve will present his science of basketball show. The last time he was in Syracuse, he demonstrated some cool things that happen with electricity. Professor Steve’s demonstration is fun and …read more.

By 1st Sergeant Chad Hill Public Relations Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was involved in an “officer related” shooting incident yesterday, shortly before 6 p.m. The Indiana State Police was requested by the sheriff’s department to respond and investigate the incident. The deputy sheriff who was involved in …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER —  A suspected road rage incident which started at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 27,  ended in a shooting involving an on duty Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy and an individual, who was chasing and shooting at another driver as they both traveled down SR 13 between Syracuse and North Webster. According to eyewitnesses, the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana State Police has been asked by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department to take the lead on an officer involved shooting that took place earlier tonight in North Webster. The shooting involved an on duty Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy and an individual who had purportedly been involved in an armed road rage …read more.

UPDATE: Eyewitness Allan Buck, heard six or seven gunshots and saw the pickup truck driving south at a high rate of speed. The driver tried to make a U-turn when the Kosciusko County Sheriff spun the vehicle out to rest in front of Link Accounting at 405 S Main St, North Webster, IN 46555. Other …read more.

WARSAW — Numerous organizations in the area are working together to help kids in the community in need of schools supplies for the upcoming school year. Combined Community Services will hold its annual Tools for School from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 3 at the fairgrounds. Parents can pick up school supplies for their children. …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Wabash County Sheriff’s Department responded to a personal injury crash on SR 114, just east of CR 300W, on July 24. The preliminary investigation shows that an eastbound vehicle, driven by Caleb N. Marks, 28, North Manchester, left the roadway on the south side and struck a tree. Reports from witnesses …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The eighth annual Dixie Day Festival and Art Fair will take place all day Saturday, July 30, in downtown North Webster, along SR 13, in North Webster Town Park on the west shore of Webster Lake and at the Mermaid Festival grounds two blocks west of downtown. North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of …read more.

WARSAW — The musical lineup continues to grow for Kosciusko County’s celebration of the Indiana bicentennial. Local festivities are set for Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds. Members of No Fun Intended describe themselves in the following way: “One part kazoo, one part mashups, three parts glam rock plus disco pop, two parts Lionel …read more.

WARSAW — Polar  Plunge planning for the 2017 season is already well underway. Each year, a committee forms to help with the Warsaw Plunge. The team works on venue, safety, volunteers,  recruitment, sponsors, media and related events. The committee will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Latte Lounge, 108 N. Buffalo St. Warsaw, …read more.

MILFORD — Lafayette-based Camp WACK took over the shores of Milford’s Camelot Lake Saturday afternoon to provide the chance for disabled kids to water ski.

WARSAW — Police responded to an accident on the intersection of Columbia Street and Winona Avenue at 8:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 26. Valesca A. Aguilar, 18, Ivywood Drive, Warsaw, was driving a 2015 Nissan Ultima south on South Columbia Street. Aguilar noted she was not paying attention and consequently did not see the stop sign …read more.

WARSAW — Human trafficking is the fastest growing, second-largest criminal enterprise in the world, generating an estimated $150 billion annually. The toll it takes on its victims lasts a lifetime, especially when those victims are young children. In an effort to help educators, parents, youth ministers and others who work with children better understand how …read more.

WARSAW —  A Nappanee resident was arrested earlier this month after a string of burglaries in rural Kosciusko County. According to an affidavit of probable cause, a homeowner told police she saw a teal or green-colored pickup truck pull into her driveway Monday evening, July 11. The driver left the truck, went into her barn and …read more.

WARSAW — Monday, Aug. 15, the first day of school, is the deadline for all Warsaw Community School students to have immunizations completed and turned into their school nurse for the 2016-17 school year. According to Indiana Code 20-34- 4-5, students in all grades are required to meet the minimum immunization requirements, set forth by the …read more.

WARSAW — Today, $2,000 would not be enough to launch an organization, but in Bramwell Baker’s day, it was exactly what he needed. Baker was a banker from the east coast who summered in the Warsaw area and had dreams of establishing a boys’ club. With a donation of $1,000, Baker challenged the city of …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department has responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Columbia Street and Winona Avenue, Warsaw. No one was injured in the accident.  

ROCHESTER — On July 24, at approximately 6:33 p.m. emergency personal were dispatched to 1448 E. CR400S, in Fulton County in reference to a 36-year-old male subject with a traumatic injury to his arm and neck. The injuries were sustained from debris caused by shooting at an exploding target called Tannerite, with a high powered …read more.

WARSAW — The following events are held at the Community Career Center, adjacent to Goodwill Retail Store at 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw. Internet Basics Workshop 10-11a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 3-4 pm. Tuesday Aug. 9 10-11 a.m Thursday Aug. 11 This is a three class series introducing people to the internet and how to use it. …read more.

AKRON — On Tuesday, July 26, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Superintendent Brett Boggs recognized Cheryl Simons for her exemplary work as Tippecanoe Valley Middle School’s attendance and athletic secretary. Simons, who was unable to attend the July school board meeting to accept her award in person, has been a part of the corporation since 1985. …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Due to a cut in fiber owned by Rochester Telephone Company, the Marshall County Dispatch is receiving 911 calls on a limited basis. The Disaster Recovery Systems from INDigital telecom is now in place. All overflow 911 calls for Marshall County are being re-routed to Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County is able to …read more.

ROCHESTER — A criminal investigation by members of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of a Miami County Resident. In July 2016, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department was informed by a parent of a juvenile that an adult male was having inappropriate conversations with their juvenile daughter. The male identified himself …read more.

WARSAW — The Symphony of the Lakes announced auditions for its upcoming 2016-17 season of concerts. Part of the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts family of organizations, the Symphony of the Lakes is a professional symphony headquartered in Warsaw, Ind. The Symphony’s 2016-17 season features six events, including five orchestra concerts and one chamber …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana will honor its many volunteers with a recognition dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at Hotel Fort Wayne, 305 E. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. In addition to hosting a superhero-themed dinner for Bigs and Littles, BBBSNEI will honor award nominees from 13 counties …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeview Middle School announced the hiring of Andrew Wilson as the new assistant principal of Lakeview Middle School, effective Monday, July 25. Wilson obtained his bachelor’s degree at Indiana University-Indianapolis in 2008 and continued on to obtain both his master’s degree and administrator’s license from Indiana Wesleyan University. Wilson has served as a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Commissioners met today, Tuesday, July 26, to discuss ordinance amendments, appointments and bonding. Scott Tilden, county highway superintendent, will be given a commitment letter from the commissioners for the Community Crossings Grant for the construction and repaving of roads. There are three road projects at approximately eight miles: County Farm …read more.

Chase Allen Elder NOTE: Ink Free News has been notified that the information received pertaining to this story stems from charges filed in January. The information on the booking sheet should have read, “failure to appear.” The original article from January can be accessed here. WARSAW — Chase Allen Elder, 31, 4447 N. Third Place, Leesburg, …read more.

By CRAIG ALLEBACH Coordinator, Town of Winona Lake 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 July. This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. “DUI: Taskforce Indiana” …read more.

WARSAW — A solemn procession will make up part of the Kosciusko County portion of the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay when members of the American Legion Post 49 Honor Guard carry the torch in memory of one of their own. Robert “Coach” Lichtenwalter has posthumously been chosen as one of 22 local residents named torchbearers in the relay, which comes …read more.

SYRACUSE — Centennial Lake Wawasee cottages were honored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum during a presentation by the owners on their homes. The awards were given Saturday, July 23, at the Syracuse Community Center, home of the museum.

WARSAW — At the monthly meeting of the Warsaw Board of Zoning Monday, July 25, the board was approached with three petitions and approved all of them. The board was first presented with a request by the Wayne County Trustee to put out an additional sign for the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce. Board member Tom Allen …read more.

SYRACUSE — Shortly before 6:30 this evening, Kyle Hilty, 11, Syracuse, died of injuries sustained in an off-road vehicle crash that occurred at his residence on CR 35. Kyle was last seen operating an ATV around his family property around 6 pm. After about 20 minutes, his 13-year-old brother found him lying in a field. A …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County is in year two of the Kosciusko County Promise pilot program, providing new tools to K-2 students and their families. One of these tools is offering families the opportunity to enroll their student in a free CollegeChoice 529 savings account during school registration. Parents will need both their Social Security number and their …read more.

PIERCETON — Whitko Schools announced the following information pertaining to the 2016-17 school year. The Whitko High School guidance counselors will be available 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, through Friday, Aug. 5, to make class schedule changes. New students can call (260) 723-5146 for an appointment. Students with last names beginning with A-M …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Conservation Officers are on scene of an off road vehicle crash in the area of C.R. 35, south of U.S. 6. Officers are still investigating the crash, which occurred around 6:30 p.m. today. Initial reports from the scene are that an 11-year-old child was killed in the crash. Indiana Conservation Officers will provide …read more.