WARSAW — The “Breakfast with a Forester” series is returning to Warsaw for an encore.  Foresters from Arrow Head Country Resource Conservation and Development Area Forestry Committee will host informal breakfast meetings from 8-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20, at the American Table Restaurant on U.S. 30, Warsaw. There is no …read more.

WARSAW — New Life Christian Church & World Outreach is taking to the streets of the community in various acts of benevolence during the last two weeks of July. Teams from the church will be passing out hundreds of dollars in quarter rolls at local laundromats, offering a free grocery distribution at the YMCA, serving …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw resident Mike Ragan filed papers for the office of Kosciusko County Republican Chairman last Friday, July 15. The caucus is to be held Wednesday, Aug. 3, according to acting chairman, Marsha McSherry. Ragan has had an interest in being county chairman for many years, however it was the urging of retiring chairman …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District has new plat books for sale and they include many new features. The new books include the following: Landowner maps that concentrate on rural landownership with detailed acreage information, parcel boundaries and section lines. Each map includes highways, roads, waterways, railways and municipal boundaries. Specialty maps include Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, and Medtech SA, a leading French medical technology company, announced that, following the unanimous approval of both companies’ boards of directors, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zimmer Biomet has acquired 1,406,151 Medtech shares, representing 58.77 percent of the outstanding share capital of Medtech, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — “Summer time and the living is easy,” so says the song. Well, not if you’re a town’s park and recreation director. Summer is usually pretty busy and Holly Hummitch, director of the Winona Lake Parks and Recreation Department and Senior Center, wouldn’t have it any other way. “Just the mass chaos is …read more.

WARSAW — As upgrades continue on two Warsaw Community School Corporation buildings, hopes are high that things will be ready by the time classes start. The two buildings are Washington STEM Academy and Edgewood Middle School. Both are receiving significant upgrades, including new classrooms and new STEM lab additions. A third WCS building, Lincoln Elementary School, …read more.

By Mary Ann Lienhart Cross County Extension Director For those of us whom have a passion for county fairs, fair is just one of the best times of the year. There are many of us who have this passion and there are many parts to the fair that makes fair so special for us, it …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER —One person was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at approximately 12:40 p.m. today, Monday, July 18. The accident, between a Toyota Prius and Chevrolet Traverse, occurred at the intersection of Syracuse-Webster Road and CR 800N. North Webster Paramedics transported the injured patient. Front and side air bags did deploy …read more.

CULVER — Alcohol is believed to be a factor in an accident at 2:51 a.m. Saturday, July 16. The accident was in the 600 block of East Shore Drive, Culver. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department reports the 911 Center received a report of a single vehicle into a pole on East Shore Drive, near 18th Road. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library invites kids and parents to put on their dancing shoes and join in for some musical fun and dance at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 27. There will be lots of moving and grooving, hopping and stomping to kid-appropriate music as everyone catches the beat with some …read more.

Austin Beery holds his chicken during the 4-H Auction Friday at the Kosciusko County Fair. WARSAW — The 2016 Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Auction brought in a total of $414,064.19 from individual livestock buyers plus an additional $4,885.42 from the Buyers Support Group for a grand total of $418,950.41. There were 516 total lots sold. …read more.

WARSAW — Following the retirement of Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Randall Girod, Tressa Nichols announces her candidacy for the position. Nichols has been involved in county politics for nine years, most recently running for county council. She is a member of Warsaw Optimist Club and the Kosciusko Republican Women’s Club. She has been involved in …read more.

WARSAW — Crowds gathered in Central Park last evening, Saturday, July 16, for some outdoor entertainment as the Warsaw Parks Department hosted a free family movie night. According to Recreation Director Sheila Wieringa, this was the first time in several years the parks department has been able to host an outdoor movie. When the time change …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —In January of 1966 the Kosciusko County Historical Society was formed.  One hundred sixty-five persons attended the first meeting held at the courthouse.  From that beginning fifty years ago, the society has grown to nearly 500 members and has become the caretaker of the Old County Jail (now a museum), the Chinworth Bridge …read more.

WARSAW — Kids and their furry friends had the chance to show off their obedience skills earlier today, Saturday, July 16, during the annual 4-H dog obedience show. Dogs demonstrated their ability to sit, stay, lie down, come and follow their handlers through a course. Meanwhile, kids showcased the work they have put into training their …read more.

SYRACUSE —The Bicentennial Battle is over. The battle began May 31 at the Syracuse Library when teams began to sign-up. Teen readers competed against adult readers to see which group would be the first to read 200 books. The teens were ahead for the first couple of weeks, but as more adults entered the contest the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —In January of 1966 the Kosciusko County Historical Society was formed.  One hundred sixty-five persons attended the first meeting held at the courthouse.  From that beginning fifty years ago, the society has grown to nearly 500 members and has become the caretaker of the Old County Jail (now a museum), the Chinworth Bridge …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko High School athletic director Josh Mohr announced three new coaching hires Friday evening for football, volleyball and boys basketball.

WARSAW — The annual 4-H Livestock Auction and Sale of Champions is a special time for 4-H’ers as efforts are rewarded through the sale of their 4-H animals. The efforts of one 4-H’er were recognized by buyers from over 16 states, bringing in the top dollar for the evening and a standing ovation from every …read more.

[weaver_youtube sUSrePIMnM8 rel=0] WARSAW — The 2016 Shaggy Memorial Demolition Derby New this year was a trucks category. Other categories included gut and go, stock and modified. Cash prizes were awarded to first through fifth place The crowd cheered as drivers ruthlessly pummeled one another’s vehicles in pursuit of the 2016 demolition derby champion title. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Jocelyn Chupp, Elkhart, and Jordan Shuler, Scottsburg, 2016 Lilly Scholarship Endowment Community Scholars, plan to attend Grace College this fall. The students were awarded four-year, full-time tuition scholarships and book stipends. The Lilly Scholar program, now in its 19th year, helps “raise the foundations to enhance the quality of life of the state’s …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Health Department will hold evening immunization clinics from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, and Monday, Aug. 8. KCHD is able to serve children from birth through age 18 who have any form of Medicaid, are uninsured or have insurance that does not cover vaccines. An $8 administration fee is charged for …read more.

WARSAW — This fall, more than 5,000 community volunteers will gather in a fight against world hunger. The third annual Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event is set for Wednesday, Oct. 5, through Saturday, Oct. 8. Volunteers are invited to work two-hour shifts packing meals containing rice as the basic ingredient, plus protein-packed soy, vitamin-filled …read more.

LEESBURG — Out of respect for the family of recent drowning victim John J. Forbes, 70, Chicago, Ill., Pro Wake Watersports has decided to cancel its Demo Days on Lake Tippecanoe this weekend. A note on the Pro Wake Facebook page reads, “The Department of Natural Resources has expanded the search area and we don’t …read more.

WARSAW — A recent Grace College graduate has been working on finding a way to commemorate the memory of Kelby Jones, a former staff member at the Warsaw School Corporation who recently passed away. Earlier this year, Eric Sorensen was taking a course at Grace College to complete his bachelor’s degree. One of Sorensen’s professors, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department gained a new full time officer and received approval to hire two probationary patrol officers at today’s, Friday, July 15, Warsaw Board of Public Works meeting. Christopher R. Brown was given the oath of office by Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer at the start of the morning’s meeting. Brown was hired …read more.

WARSAW — A joint-funding agreement between the U.S. Department of the Interior and the city’s stormwater utility was approved by the Warsaw Board of Works Friday morning, July 15. The agreement, costing $4,000, is for the operation and maintenance of the Pike Lake stream gauge from Oct. 1, through Sept. 30, 2017. Brian Davison stated …read more.

WARSAW — Kids at the Baker Youth Club learned about what they can do to help clean up the area of tobacco waste. Samuel Allen, who works in conjunction with the Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, spoke to the kids in the club about how much waste there is in Indiana as a result of people …read more.

MILFORD — Milford man charged with multiple counts of battery. Joshua Ryan Auer, 22, 212 W. First St., Milford, is being charged with domestic battery, a level 6 felony; domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; residential entry, a level 6 felony and battery with moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony. On July 12, an …read more.

WARSAW — Daniel Kay Smith, 46, 202 Argonne Road, Warsaw, is being charged with a level 5 felony of dealing meth; a level 6 felony of possession of meth; a level 6 felony of possession of two or more chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance and a level 6 felony …read more.

WARSAW — Approximately 20 middle-schoolers gathered this week at the Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, Warsaw, to learn about careers in manufacturing and robotics. Ivy Tech Community College and Depuy Synthes co-organized the camp, which focused on 3D design and printing. This was one of three camps that will take place this month. Students spent …read more.

WARSAW — Branden Lee Shepler, 30, 3762 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, was arrested Thursday, July 14, on battery charges that date back to April 13. Shepler is being charged with a level 6 felony of domestic battery in the presence of a child under 16 and a class A misdemeanor of battery. According to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Council met Thursday, July 14, to discuss money transfers and to hear nonprofit organizations budget presentations. A representative from each nonprofit organization that is funded, or partially funded, by the county gave a presentation as to why their organization needs a budget increase. Kosciusko County Historical Society asked for a …read more.

AKRON — As part of the United Way of Kosciusko County’s Day of Caring initiative, a group of Zimmer Biomet employees visited Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, transforming two areas into new health and fitness rooms. Other groups appeared at different area schools throughout the day, painting the bleachers at Mentone Elementary, the curbs and some …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering free Community Canoeing from noon to 4 p.m. this Saturday, July 16 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, July 18 at Center Lake Beach, (East side of the swimming pier, behind Pavilion). No registration is required. An annual waiver and rules sheet …read more.

WARSAW — A recent study on Tax Increment Financing districts has the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission feeling optimistic about local economic opportunities. During the regular meeting, held Thursday, July 14, George Robertson presented a summary of a study by the University of Southern Indiana Center for Applied Research, which gathered data from TIF districts statewide. Robertson preceded his …read more.

ELKHART — A telephonic conference call between all parties involved in the allegations against C. Aaron Rovenstine, actually took place in the Elkhart Superior No. 1 courtroom July 8.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Interim Kosciusko County Republican Chair Marsha McSherry has called a county-wide caucus of Republican Precinct Committeemen and Vice Committeemen for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3. The caucus will be held in the old courtroom in the county courthouse.

EDINBURGH — For 18 years, cadets from the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps classes across the state have met at Camp Atterbury near Edinburgh to participate in a summer week of developing leadership skills and adventure training. Nine JROTC students/cadets from Warsaw Community High School attended the camp June 27 through July 2. Their instructor, …read more.

WARSAW — Pastors and people in the community came together today, July 14, to pray about the distressing events occurring around the country. Individuals in the community reached out to the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association indicating they thought a prayer service was needed. The GWMA typically holds a prayer gathering in various locations on the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence is dropping his re-election bid in Indiana to become Donald Trump’s running mate.

INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently announced the Town of Bremen as the newest member of the Indiana Main Street (IMS) Program, which encourages economic development, redevelopment, historic preservation and improvement to the downtown areas in Indiana cities and towns. “The Main Street designation …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a male subject who is a person of interest in a theft that occurred at a local business. If anyone recognizes the person in the photos, they are asked to contact the department at (574) 372-9526. Anonymous tips can be left at (574) …read more.

SYRACUSE — Branden Collins, 31, Leesburg, suffered facial lacerations following a one-vehicle accident at 4:35 a.m. today, Thursday, July 14. The accident was on US 6, west of CR 35, north of Syracuse. Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department report Collins was traveling west on US 6, in a 2006 Dodge 1500, when a …read more.

WARSAW — Jill Boggs, executive director at the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau, has a passion for showing residents what is going on in the community. Boggs is excited to share that passion at the Warsaw Community Public Library at 6 p.m. Monday, July 18. People from the community are encouraged to come out …read more.

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener SYRACUSE — The herb gardens featured here are three of my favorite. They have been featured in previous articles and it is great to see how they have progressed. Keeping location in mind, each destination is premium space. The production yield is clearly based on sun exposure, water source …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present Family Movie Night in Central Park, Featuring Disney Pixar “Inside Out”, this Saturday, July 16 in Central Park. Feature will begin at 7 P.M. Bring  lawn chairs or blankets and gather friends for a family friendly move outside in Central Park on …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Citizen concerns were the main focus during regular meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council, held Wednesday evening, July 13. Under citizen comments, Ruth Bryant came before the board seeking a solution for replacing two trailers on her property that were destroyed when tree branches fell on them. Initially, Bryant hoped to replace …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free concert at the Central Park Plaza at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 15. Don’t miss out on Meet the Beatles paying tribute to the greatest band in history. The band starts playing at 7 p.m. and will play until 8:30 p.m. Bring lawn …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement regarding a line of strong thunderstorms moving into the Kosciusko County area. The storm is expected to contain wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour with torrential rainfall. A severe thunderstorm watch is also in effect for Kosciusko and surrounding counties …read more.

WARSAW — Two young sheep showers, Skylar Payton, 11 years old from Pierceton, and Railly Miller, 11 years old from Tippecanoe, showed their sheep Wednesday, July 13, at 5 p.m. The youth presented their sheep as part of the Purdue Extension Poss-ABILITIES showcase at the Kosciusko County Fair. The showcase is an opportunity for kids …read more.

WARSAW — Today at Warsaw Community High School, Riley Children’s Foundation gave a total of $10,500 in grants to Warsaw area foundations who are invested in helping children in the area. Warsaw Riley Leadership Committee member Susan Findlay stated Riley chose to give to these organizations because, “These are the organizations that best served our …read more.

WARSAW — The open class, best-of-show winners for the 2016 Kosciusko County Community Fair have been announced. Winners, by category, are as follows:

WARSAW — Brooke Sasha Espinoza, 525 Sophia Lane, Warsaw, was sentenced on Thursday, July 7 on one count of sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 5 felony. According to court documents, filed Aug. 16, 2015 Espinoza and Joshua Kats had sexual relationships with a 14-year-old female in April, 2014. Espinoza stated Kats had been contacting the …read more.

WARSAW — Korean War Veterans residing in Kosciusko County will be honored at the War Memorial at the Kosciusko County Courthouse in Warsaw at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2 as part of the First Friday event. The ceremony is a continuance of the “Honor & Remember Committee of Kosciusko County.” The program recognized World War II …read more.

WARSAW— The annual 4-H Livestock Auction is set to begin at 10 a.m. Friday, July 15, with the sale of champions beginning at 7 p.m. The auction is the culmination of a year of hard work and dedication of more than 400 4-H animal exhibitors in Kosciusko County. Through the projects, 4-H’ers learn valuable life …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — For 13 years now, several hunters and trappers from Kosciusko County have paired their labor of love with a burgeoning charitable movement. Every hunting season from Nov. 15 through March 15, they skillfully scour the area’s snow-covered fields and woodlands looking for coyotes. They harvest their take — coyote hunting has no …read more.

LEESBURG — Indiana Conservation Officers and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are continuing to search for John J. Forbes Sr., 70,  of Chicago. Conservation Officers are continuing to utilize side scan sonar to image the bottom of the lake. The rough lake conditions and overall depth of Lake Tippecanoe have made the search difficult and lengthy. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Tippecanoe TWP Fire/EMS Education will be sponsoring classes for the New Advanced EMT. The classes will be held at 499 West Washington St., North Webster. An Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, or AMET, is a step between the EMT- Basic and Paramedic. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians may function as part of …read more.

WARSAW — Scott Elliot Cochran, 33, 433 W. Center St., Warsaw, is being charged with a level 2 felony of dealing meth; a level 4 felony of possession of meth; a level 6 felony of possession of a narcotic drug; a level 6 felony possession of syringe and possession of a controlled substance, a class …read more.

WARSAW — Police have arrested a Bremen resident on preliminary drug charges. Charges were filed June 7, against James Andrew Glant III. According to court documents around May 13, Glant sold meth, a total of 1.44 grams, to an unknown individual at a local restaurant parking lot. Police arrested Glant on Tuesday, July 12. Booking information …read more.

GOSHEN — The 2016 Ignition Concert Series at Ignition Music Garage, voted Top 10 Favorite Venue by the Americana Music Association, continues with Caitlin Canty and Nora Jane Struthers July 28. Ignition Music Garage presents Caitlin Canty and Nora Jane Struthers Thursday, July 28, 2016 as part of the ongoing Ignition Concert Series. Doors open …read more.

INDIANA — Don’t send personal information over email. Scam artists are increasingly posing as work colleagues, supervisors or members of companies’ IT staffs over email in attempt to get sensitive information about employees or the business to commit fraud. Before clicking on email links or sending personal information over email, confirm for yourself that the email …read more.

WARSAW — Officials are currently responding to a motorcycle and semi accident at the intersection of Lake City Highway and Anchorage Road, Warsaw. The accident resulted in a minor altercation between two individuals at the scene.

WARSAW — Crews are responding to an industrial accident at Dalton Foundry, located at 1900 E. Jefferson St, Warsaw. It was reported a person’s foot was crushed under a forklift. The person was transported by Lutheran EMS.

WINONA LAKE — Enjoy a leisurely bike ride and beer to raise money to build wells in Central African Republic by participating in the Winona Lake Tour de Brew. On Saturday, July 23, Winona Lake will be hosting a Tour de Brew consisting of 10, 20 or 50 mile bike rides with proceeds going to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — After 17-plus years of performing more than 100 concerts annually, releasing eight studio albums and selling more than 3.5 million tracks online, Umphrey’s McGee might be forgiven if they chose to rest on their laurels. But then that wouldn’t be consistent with the work ethic demonstrated by the band, which consistently attempts to …read more.

WARSAW — Yesterday, Tuesday, July 12, members of the 1983-84 Warsaw boys basketball team met with members of the 2015-16 Warsaw boys basketball team to take a photo by one of the Walk and Wander statues. The statue is a figure of a man reading a replica of a local newspaper, featuring when the 1983-84 team …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday, the board was given an update on construction projects by James Flecker, school corporation attorney.

WARSAW — Three Warsaw Community School building projects are taking shape quickly, as the WCS Board of Trustees learned during its regular work session Monday, July 12. Washington Elementary and Edgewood Middle School are still slated to be ready in time for school to start. With the projects rapidly nearing completion, the main focus will be …read more.

SYRACUSE — Construction began Monday, July 11, on a continuation to the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail on Eli Lilly Road. Completion of the project, barring no severe weather, is projected to be in four weeks. Workers with Pulver Asphalt, Albion, began work Monday, cutting away the asphalt on the north side of the road, just right of …read more.

SYRACUSE — A teacher for 37 years, Don Bokhart will replace George Gilbert on the Wawasee school board. The school board approved the appointment of Bokhart during the regular monthly meeting Tuesday, July 12, in Syracuse.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee EMS and Nappanee Fire Department, along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at approximately 7:27 a.m. It is unknown at this time if any one was injured. According to information from the scene, the female driver of a Toyota Sienna was westbound on CR 1350N, with three …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Randy Girod, Cromwell, who has served as Kosciusko County Republican Chairman since 2008, resigned as county chairman July 7. He cited the diminishing health of his 89-year-old mother has resulted in the need for him to step down. “I need to devote my time and assistance to her at this time. It …read more.

WARSAW — This Friday the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a late skate/pizza party for skaters from 8 to 10 P.M. at Mantis Skate Park. The skate park is located at 400 Little League Drive, Warsaw. This fun time is free and includes pizza, music, door prizes and goody bag. Grab some friends and …read more.

MILFORD — “We looked out the window and it was gray outside, then all of a sudden we could feel the trailer moving forward,” said Gracie Jones, who resides at 602 Turkey Creek Drive, Milford. “We heard the electric pop and saw a flash from the bedroom. We thought a light bulb had popped. The …read more.

WARSAW — Members of The Board of Aviation Commissioners met on Tuesday, July 12, to discuss the Warsaw Municipal Airport’s fuel usage and approve the bid for a new truck. Nick King, airport manager of Warsaw Municipal Airport, gave a report on the fuel usage for June 2016. He stated fuel usage is up this …read more.

WARSAW — Fairgrounds grandstands are being evacuated due to weather. The National Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning with winds up to 70 miles an hour. This warning is in effect until 6:45 EDT.

NOBLESVILLE — Snoop Dogg  and Wiz Khalifa are coming to the Klipsch Music Center, 12880 E 146th St, Noblesville, IN on Thursday, August 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at Klipsch Music Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com, LiveNation.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Multi-platinum selling artists Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa …read more.

SYRACUSE —No one was transported to a hospital following a single vehicle accident at Huntington Street and Bowser Road in Syracuse at approximately 4:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 12. The female driver refused medical treatment. According to preliminary information, the vehicle struck a pothole on the northeast corner of the intersection, causing the airbags to deploy …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Today, Tuesday, July 12 the Kosciusko County Commissioners met to discuss construction projects and economic updates. Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson came before the commissioners to give an economic quarterly update. Robertson said it was an excellent year last year. The county had 850 new manufacturing jobs and $65 million …read more.

DONALDSON — In the two years since they exhibited their fabric works of art at MoonTree Gallery, the Susanna Circle Quilters have been busy creating an entire new collection, A Stitch in Time II. See these fantastic new fabric art works Saturday, July 23, 2016, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT at the opening reception with …read more.

WARSAW — A busy agenda marked the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, July 12, in the Justice Building in Warsaw.

SYRACUSE — Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, reported he is still working on the five-year master plan to the Syracuse Park Board Monday night, July 11. Jonsson told the board he was currently looking at costs and how to fund several proposed projects. He will have more to report on at the August meeting.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort announces an interactive evening of fun. Local Syracuse artist, Kathy Boyts will instruct her final “wine and canvas” event before her relocation to Florida. This event has been scheduled for 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28. Boyts will instruct guests how to turn a blank canvas …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — With the news the North Webster American Legion Post 253 was no longer serving food or having the kitchen open after Wednesday, July 13, the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce voted to move its general monthly meeting to its new, larger office inside the Tippecanoe Township Building. Members can bring their own lunch to the meeting.

KOSCIUSKO — The county’s first Gulf War veteran, Bret Hunter was honored as veteran of the month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting today, Tuesday, July 12. After Bret Hunter graduated from Grace College in December of 2011, he decided to sign on for a 3 1/2 year contract with the United States Army and …read more.

WARSAW — The regular meeting of the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District, Tuesday, July 12, included discussions on employee handbook updates and drainage problems from last month’s record rainfall. Director Shelly Heckert presented final edits made to the employee handbook for KC Recycling Depot, most of which, she said, pertained to typos and not to …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday, July 11, approved Township Trustee Barb Griffith’s requests for 2017 budget allocations, but not before making a handful of tweaks to the amounts asked for. The budget with amendments was unanimously approved by the board, who instructed Griffith to bring the reworked budget to the board’s Aug. 8 meeting. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — An oil painting titled “Studio Arrangement” by local artist Steve Creighton has been juried into the Hoosier Salon’s 92nd Annual Exhibition on display at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center at 450 W. Ohio St. in Indianapolis in August.  After the show closes in September, the exhibit’s works will be divided into groups …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Board Monday, July 11, heard Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s operations and equipment replacement budget proposals and voted to discuss the numbers further before its state imposed Aug. 1 deadline to take final action. Scott requested $1,653,535 for the department’s 2017 operations, a 2.5 percent increase from 2016. The increase falls below this …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse man arrested for stealing $3,860 from ex-wife’s bank account. Bradley Charles Brennaman, 26, 608 S. Poplar Drive, Syracuse, is being charged with a level 6 felony of theft and a level 6 felony of fraud. On May 25, a Syracuse police officer responded to a complaint of fraud. When the officer arrived …read more.

WARSAW — At least two people were injured earlier this week when three vehicles collided on North Detroit Street, Warsaw, including a 6-year-old child. At approximately 5 p.m. Monday, July 11, a black 2000 Buick, driven by Gary D. Jones, 27, West Syracuse Street, Milford, was northbound in the lefthand lane on North Detroit Street. Jones told …read more.

MENTONE —Jack and Jill Preschool has been in Mentone United Methodist Church for 47 years but will soon be moving to a new location. The preschool is looking for help with the surprise costs of moving. Many preschools and daycares in the area have been shutting down, but Jack and Jill Preschool is determined not …read more.

MILFORD — Milford citizens can expect another rate increase in the next year as the town council comes to grips with the economic realities of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s new wastewater regulations, according to John Julien of Umbaugh and Associates. Julien was at Milford Town Hall Monday, July 11, to present the council …read more.

AKRON — New employees and honorees were the main focus of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board of Trustees regular meeting, held Monday evening, July 11. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Attendance Secretary Cheryl Simons and TVSC Head Bus Mechanic Lyle Butt received the TVSC Pillar Award for Outstanding Support Staff. Due to a family commitment, …read more.

LEESBURG — During its regular meeting Monday, July 11, the Town of Leesburg Board met in order to discuss, among other things, the possibility of a microbrewery moving into the Old Leesburg Mill. The Old Leesburg Mill has been empty since around December, 2015. Nick Deeter, owner of the mill, attended the meeting along with Stefan …read more.

WARSAW — Heavy rainfall in June have the Warsaw Community Public Library staff feeling a little dampened as moisture continues to soak into the records room. WCPL Director Ann Zydek showed the leaky area to the library board during its regular meeting Monday afternoon, July 11. She noted the nature of the old Carnegie library …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton town council met on Monday, July 11, to discuss training, budgets, resolutions and ordinances. Midwest Roll Forming had their first read of a resolution to approve a tax abatement at the last meeting on June 13. It was tabled until tonight’s meeting. The council approved the resolution. Town Marshal Tim Sammons …read more.