INDIANAPOLIS — A mainstay in the Indianapolis arts and culture scene, the annual Indy Jazz Fest returns in 2016 with a 10-day lineup celebrating the legendary Indianapolis native and GRAMMY Award winner Wes Montgomery (1923-1968), widely known as one of the foremost innovators and performers in jazz. Indy Jazz Fest will once again be in …read more.

WARSAW — The Chain Gang Barbershop quartet was founded in 1997 by current tenor and bass singers, Jerry Frush and Jim Geller. Currently rounding out the quartet are lead singer, Phil Randall and baritone, Mike Lewis. The Chain Gang enjoys singing at many community events and summer ‘boat-in’ services on the lakes in Kosciusko County. …read more.

WARSAW — Riley Children’s Foundation, the fundraising organization supporting Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, has granted $10,500 to family-focused initiatives in the Warsaw area. On July 13, Joe’s Kids, Inc. ($3,500), CASA of Kosciusko County ($3,500), and Boomerang Backpack – Warsaw Schools ($3,500) will each receive grants during a check presentation led …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club has inducted their new President, Jim Griest, for the 2016-2017 club year. The Warsaw Rotary club was founded in 1919 and meets on Fridays. Rotary’s motto is service above self. For more information visit their website.

WARSAW — Lutheran EMS, Warsaw Fire and Police Departments responded to a three-vehicle crash at 926 N. Detroit St. One person was transferred by EMS.

WARSAW — Jeffery R. Price, 34, was sentenced today, Monday, July 11 on one count of possession of a narcotic and two charges of forgery, all level 6 felonies. On Nov. 24, 2015 documents were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court against Price for possession of a narcotic drug and possession of marijuana. The affidavit of probable …read more.

BERRIEN COUNTY — Multiple shots were fired at the Berrien County Courthouse Monday afternoon. Three people are dead. The shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. A Berrien County Commissioner told Vahid Sadrzadeh on scene that a man who was on his way to jail took a gun off a deputy and started opening fire. The commissioner also told …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College recently received $15,000 from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. to promote water resource education. The center will use grant money to improve and expand efforts to increase environmental literacy in Kosciusko County through K-12 programming and the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival. “Toyota’s …read more.

ELKHART — A four-way telephone status conference between C. Aaron Rovenstine’s attorneys, the special prosecuting attorney and Special Judge Evan S. Roberts, Elkhart Superior Court 1, was held at noon Friday, July 8. The topic, according to the criminal case detail, was to hear arguments regarding discovery requests and objections.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Goo Goo Dolls with special guests Collective Soul and Tribe Society will be performing a live concert on the Farm Bureau Insurance lawn at White River State Park, 801 West Washington St. Indianapolis, IN on Saturday, August 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com, LiveNation.com …read more.

WARSAW — For all who love speed, power, wheels and engines, the vehicle action at the 100th Kosciusko County Fair will begin at 7:30 Tuesday, July 12, with a monster truck bash presented by Monteith’s Best One Tire. The free event will feature Bigfoot, Ballistic and Nightmare. The Roy Bradburry Classic will once again be …read more.

WARSAW — Samantha Deanne Evett, 201 E. Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse, was sentenced today for a level 5 felony of dealing a controlled substance. Charges were filed Oct. 20, 2015 against Evett. According to court documents around May 13, 2015,  Evett sold 20 Adderall pills, a total of 5.1 grams, to an individual who met with her …read more.

WARSAW — Let your teens know about the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition and the VOICE Maximum Velocity Youth Engagement Tour. Various events are coming up soon for teens in Kosciusko County. Help keep cigarette butts off our streets and get rewarded with prizes and giveaways. The first event is at Baker Youth Club. To …read more.

WARSAW — Ryan J. Frost, 30, 433 W. Center St., Warsaw, was sentenced today, Monday, July 11 on one count of possession of chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance and the unlawful sale of a precursor. Frost spoke to the court about his charges, “I beg and pray and plead that you can see …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Riding FDR’s coattails while declaring herself “my own boss,” Democrat Virginia E. Jenckes unseated a 16-year incumbent in 1932 to become the first Indiana woman to serve in Congress. A native of Terre Haute, Jenckes began her political career at age 55 after getting a taste of politics – and liking it – …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Cares Film Camp completed on June 17 and the final films have been released. Students learned three writing structures: sketch comedy, commercial, and movie trailer. The films are on Youtube here. Students were asked to write around the themes of kindness and compassion. All students participated in the writing process and worked …read more.

WARSAW — Two Warsaw residents have been charged with three level 6 felonies last week when officers discovered a large assortment of hypodermic needles and a supply of methamphetamine in her residence. Tara Rayne McClone, 35, and Blake Edward Bradford, 28, both of 1710 Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on charges …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Ray LaMontagne will be performing a live concert on the Farm Bureau Insurance lawn at White River State Park, 801 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN on Sunday, August 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com, LiveNation.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Grammy Award winner Ray LaMontagne is …read more.

LEESBURG — The search is still on for a person believed to have drowned in Tippecanoe Lake. Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers and Indiana Search and Response team responded to the scene around 5:15 p.m. Friday, July 8. The search was called off after dark but resumed the next …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — This year’s Kosciusko Community Fair parade was a long one, covering almost 20 blocks through the town of Warsaw. The parade was held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 10 and lasted until around 5 p.m. The parade will route along Center Street, to Bronson Street and then back to the fairgrounds. The categories for …read more.

WARSAW — The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association has called for a time of prayer from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 14,  at the 9/11 Memorial in Center Lake Park (near Center Lake Pavilion) in Warsaw.  The time of prayer is called in response to the recent incidents of violence and killing of citizens …read more.

WARSAW — Friday afternoon, July 8, investigators from the Warsaw Police Department and Indiana State Police served a search warrant at Ying Massage following several months of investigation into its criminal business practices. Ying Massage is located at 493 S. Circle Drive West on the east side of Warsaw. The search warrant was issued for …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department presented another concert in their free series for the summer, Friday, July 8, at Glover Pavilion in Central Park. The concert started at 6 p.m. with Jennie Devoe, who belted out her own creations, a few classics and even some Led Zeppelin. After Devoe, blues …read more.

SYRACUSE — A variety of activities are going on next week at the Syracuse Public Library. Devotees of the Magic Kingdom are invited to a presentation to discuss deals, plans and favorite experiences at Disney World. A family program that is a Disney love fest is scheduled on Monday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at …read more.

MADISON, Ala. – Breanna Lemler, Bourbon, was involved in a fatal car crash Sunday morning in Alabama.

WARSAW — For more than 20 years the 4-H Memorial Garden has been a staple of the Kosciusko County Fair. Last year, several changes altered the look of the garden. While the appearance of the garden may change, the reason behind the memorial will always remain. In the summer of 1992 a car accident killed …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 — The county fair is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The first Kosciusko County Community Fair first was held 100 years ago, in 1916. The fair was in downtown Warsaw in the beginning. “It was more like a circus,” said Steve Trump, a former fair board member and past president. “There was more animals and …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Community Fairground’s grandstand will be holding special events each night during the fair, July 11-16.

WARSAW — The theme of this year’s Kosciusko County Fair is “100 Years of Memory” since it is the fair’s 100th anniversary. Special events this year will be free, on-ground shows: “High Flying Pages Aerial and Equestrian Thrill Show” and “Brunon Blaszak’s Bengal Tiger Show,” The shows will be presented twice each day of the …read more.

SYRACUSE — A recap from the seventh-annual Tour des Lakes.

WARSAW — Imagine you’re on the beach, relaxing in the sun, with splashes of ocean water lapping at your feet. The temperature is perfect, and you have no worries. What could possibly make this scene even better? What about if you had a great book to read? But you forgot a book – oh no! …read more.

WARSAW — Area service organizations play a huge role in satisfying the appetites of fair-goers at the Kosciusko County Community Fair with a variety of dishes and desserts. Three Lions Clubs maintain food booths at the fair: Leesburg, Lake City and Etna Green. Leesburg Lions Club serves soft serve ice cream, vanilla and chocolate in …read more.

Food and Fun Day: Fitness Bingo All are invited to our second Food and Fun day this summer. On July 13, join us to play fitness bingo and earn prizes. After playing a few rounds of bingo, enjoy a refreshing snack. There are four sessions to attend on July 13. Sign up for a session …read more.

WARSAW — The parade for the Kosciusko Community Fair will be a long one this year, covering almost 20 blocks through the town of Warsaw. The parade will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 10. Lineup begins at 2 p.m. and will be at Boggs Industrial Park in the Century Link parking lot. Check …read more.

By 1st Sergeant Chad Hill Public Relations Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a vehicular traffic crash that occurred Friday evening near Atwood, Indiana, leaving a Huntington woman in critical condition. At approximately 8:55 p.m. last night, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency personnel responded to a …read more.

WARSAW – The third-annual Racquets For Riley tennis fundraiser opened up a gorgeous Saturday morning at Warsaw Community High School.

WARSAW — Needing information for admission and parking at the Kosciusko County Community Fair, July 10-16? The fairgrounds is located at 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw. There is free admission daily until 1 p.m. After that, adults are $5, children ages 6-12 are $3 and those 5 and under are admitted free. Seniors, who are …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 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Lakeland Regional Sewer District board met for the regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening, July 7, at the North Webster Community Center. Beginning at 6 p.m., the board had a full evening of updates, change orders and approving bills. Casey Erwin, project engineer for DLZ, put the project at about 67 …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw and Winona Fire and Police Departments responded to an attic fire at 1027 E. Main St., Warsaw today, Friday, July 8, at approximately 7:30 p.m. According to police on scene, everyone was out of the home and there were no injuries.

WARSAW — Mentone EMS, Tri-County Ambulance Service and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were on scene at an accident on Old 30 and CR 520W, Warsaw, where a semitrailer struck two people on a moped. One was transported by Mentone EMS and one was transported by Samaritan Air.

UPDATE: Indiana Conservation Officers have suspended the search at 10:30 p.m. due to nightfall and rough lake conditions reducing visibility. Officers will begin the search again tomorrow at 6 a.m. Leesburg — Indiana Conservation Officers along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, State Police and North Webster Fire Department are actively searching for a man who went …read more.

WARSAW — Each year the Kosciusko County Community Fair gathers entertaining free acts for its midway, which perform the whole week of the fair, July 11-16. This year’s acts are Brunon Blaszak’s Royal Bengal Tiger Show and the High Flying Pages Aerial and Equestrian Thrill Show. The Royal Bengal Tiger Show will feature performances from …read more.

WARSAW — The National Federation of Republican Women bus rolled into Warsaw today to encourage more women to register to vote. This stop was part of their nationwide campaign tour “Destination: White House.” Women of this grassroots organization parked their bus named Rosie outside the courthouse and talked with curious onlookers about their organization’s goal …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The annual White River Festival will return in 2016 with 19 days of events highlighting the theme of history September 9-27 at venues and locations throughout Central Indiana. A celebration of the area’s land, wildlife, plants, streams and people, the White River Festival is now the capstone event of a year-round focus on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — As Indiana nears its 200th “birthday,” the Kosciusko County Bicentennial Committee is getting people interested in Indiana’s Bicentennial by kicking off an Art Contest and an Essay Contest. The Art Contest is asking artists to “show us why you love Indiana.” There are four categories to enter including grades kindergarten through third grade, fourth …read more.

By Gail Jacobs Master Gardener Most things seem like an eternity at the time. Take Japanese Beetles for instance.  About thirty plus years ago Japanese Beetles were the plague.  They consumed every rose, purple leaved or purple blooming growing thing in my yard.  They required each day that I head out into the green with …read more.

WARSAW — The annual Kosciusko County 4-H Public Fashion Revue and Awards Night honored not only 4-H’ers who were general project grand champions, but a local individual and business as Friends of 4-H and volunteers who were influential to the 10-year 4-H’ers. Scholarships were also presented.

KOSCIUSKO – Brittany Bruick of the Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office was recently recognized at the 2016 Indiana Child Support Conference.

BREMEN — The Bremen Police Department is investigating the disappearance of an adult female from Bremen. Maria Paz Mikel is a 50 year old white female, 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 155 pounds, with medium length black hair and brown eyes. When last seen she was wearing a grey blouse, blue jeans and tennis …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program was recently named one of the state’s best values by Top Counseling Schools. Grace ranked 4th in Indiana. Top Counseling Schools aids higher learning by providing objective information for counseling students and professionals. Using the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Programs directory, accredited …read more.

STEUBAN COUNTY — Thursday morning Indiana State troopers from the Fort Wayne Post and Toll Road Post joined Steuben County agencies in the search for a domestic fight that started in a vehicle along the Indiana Toll Road. Police initially received a call from a witness around 9 a.m. of a man beating a woman …read more.

[weaver_youtube ssfKhR2lzpY rel=0] By Paul Ryan Speaker of the House We are all stunned by the events last night in Dallas. We are all outraged. An attack on the people who protect us is an attack on all of us. Our hearts are with the Dallas Police Department. Our hearts are with the victims, and especially …read more.

WARSAW — “When I was a kid, I went to Camp Mollenhour, my dad sent me there,” said Conservation Officer Jordan Boggs. He was 9-years-old at the time and his dad told him being an conservation officer was a wonderful job. He wished he had pursued it. “It was a long process, but I wouldn’t …read more.

PIERCETON — Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Eric Howard, from Pierceton, is currently stationed aboard the USS Porter, a guided missile destroyer stationed in Rota, Spain. Howard was born in Warsaw but grew up in Pierceton as the son of Lori and Bob Danner. After graduating from Whitko High School in 2007, he joined the Navy …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Changes have come to Winona Lake park this summer. Concessions for patrons are now available at the Winona Lake Park office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The tennis courts and the basketball courts are also being redone. While there are no hot food items, plenty other treats will …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Swift sales nationwide have prompted Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) officials to raise Friday’s estimated Mega Millions jackpot from $508 million to $540 million. If won Friday, the $540 million jackpot would be the third largest in the history of the game and offers a potential winner to take payment of $540 million as …read more.

WARSAW — Beginning Tuesday July 12, The Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department’s Mantis Skate Park will be open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays . Mantis Skate Park is located at 400 Little League Drive (on Boggs Campus). Mantis Skate Park is free of charge, fully-supervised, and a family friendly skate facility for …read more.

WARSAW — Three local men arrested on drug charges. As of Thursday, July 7, Arnol Dionisio Ortiz, 19, 6241 Saint Joe Road, Apt. 103, Fort Wayne, has been officially charged with a level 6 felony of possession of methamphetamine; a class B misdemeanor of marijuana possession and a class C misdemeanor of possession of paraphernalia. According …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering free Community Paddle Boarding from noon to 4 p.m.this Saturday, July 9 at Pike Lake Beach. No registration is required. An annual waiver and rules sheet must be signed by each participant, (must be signed by parent for anyone under age 18). Paddle …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public’s assistance with any information regarding the theft of a tractor from a Plymouth business. A 2005 Kubota tractor, model BX2230 with a Frontier front end loader (manufactured by John Deere) was stolen from a business located in the 6700 block of Michigan Road, Plymouth. The …read more.

WARSAW — Conner Sausaman, Syracuse, and Ashley Beer, Milford, were crowned the 2016 Kosciusko County 4-H King and Queen at the County 4-H Public Fashion Revue and Achievement Awards Night Thursday, July 7. Both are members of the Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a resurface project on S.R. 25, in Kosciusko County, is scheduled to begin Monday, July 11, weather permitting. INDOT contractors will begin with the upgrade of curb ramps through the Town of Mentone in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Curb ramp upgrades will take …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce popped in on Chamber member Wihebrink Landscape Management. Wihebrink Landscape Management is locally owned and has more than 50 years of combined experience offering landscape design, installation, maintenance, irrigation or sprinkler system installation & service, and lawn care. Residential and commercial customers looking for further information can call …read more.

WARSAW — Medtronic employees who were part of a volunteer team called “Mission in Motion”, were on hand to deliver a check to the K21 Health Foundation for the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County. During the month of April, many employees participated in purchasing t-shirts, satisfying their sweet tooth with the candy sales, throwing …read more.

WARSAW — Please be aware of a possible scam. Members report a gentleman in an unmarked white pick-up truck going door to door in the North Webster area. He is claiming to be a representative of their electric provider and asking members for their account information in exchange for 25 LED light bulbs. Please do NOT …read more.

WARSAW — At this month’s Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Commission meeting on Thursday, July 7, four businesses received alcohol permit renewals, one business was approved for a transfer of location and two businesses were approved for transfer of ownership. Nicole Dippon came before the board on behalf of Milford Party Pack requesting a transfer of …read more.

[weaver_youtube XZdpXq6Tgmw rel=0]   SYRACUSE — If you missed this morning’s Wetland Adventures For Kids at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, there are three more weeks to come with each having an adventure while learning about wetlands. Each week the activities are different, but all include a scavenger hunt by canoe. Approximately 14 kids, along …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The River Raisin Ragtime Revue preview concert will take place at noon on Saturday, July 9 at the Winona Artisan Court. The preview concert is free and open to the public. River Raisin Ragtime Revue “Celebrating America’s Musical Heritage” concert, the third of six summertime Village at Winona Festival of Music performances, …read more.

By Mickey Kaufman Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County WARSAW — It is so exciting! We broke ground last Monday on the two houses on Columbia Street in Warsaw. This week, Pioneer will do the excavation and get the foundations poured. A week after the concrete work, we will start the volunteer construction. The first …read more.

North Webster The Dixie Boat 9 p.m. Saturday, July 8, Sunset and Moonlight Cruise with Cap’n Bob. Bourbon Bourbon Legion 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 9, Cadillac Creek performing outlaw/retro country. Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. Friday, July 8, karaoke. 8 p.m. Saturday, July 9, Taken. Warsaw Rex’s Rendevous 10 p.m. to 2 …read more.

WARSAW — Three vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection of Center and Harrison streets around 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 6. Elenita Rayl, 63, Division Road, Akron, was traveling eastbound on Center Street. When Rayl reached the intersection she believed she had a green traffic light, but wasn’t sure and couldn’t recall what …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Fair is marking a major milestone as it celebrates turning a century old this year in 2016. This year, in honor of 100 years of community support that has built and maintained the fun, family-oriented event that highlights agriculture and celebrates the interests of the entire population, the theme of …read more.

WARSAW — Michigan man arrested for stealing $11,192.46 worth of electronics hidden in empty infant car seat boxes. Sean Patrick Chandler, 26, 1576 Blue Water Highway, Ionia, Mich., is being charged with a level 5 felony of corrupt business influence and a level 6 felony of theft. In November of 2015, an officer with the …read more.

WARSAW —One person was transported by EMS to Kosciusko County Hospital on Wednesday, July 6, after her black, Toyota RG4 left the road, rolling several times, before coming to a stop at the tree line of a wooded area on West Lake Street, Warsaw. Stephanie Hardt, 69, South SR 25, Warsaw, was attempting to pass …read more.

WARSAW — Their questions were answered and eventually the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission unanimously approved a request for Wawasee High School to raise chickens on school property. Approval was given during the regular monthly meeting of the APC Wednesday afternoon, July 6, at the county courthouse in Warsaw.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the closure of State Road 331 between 18 B Road and 19th Road, just south of Tippecanoe in Marshall County on Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. Norfolk Southern Railroad will be repairing the railroad crossing in the area. INDOT reminds drivers to use …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the free Blues & BBQ Concert featuring Larry Garner this Friday, July 8 at Glover Pavilion in Central Park. The evening will start at 6 p.m. with, Jennie DeVoe. Then, at 8 p.m. get ready for legendary blues musician Larry Garner. …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran EMS, Warsaw Police and Fire Departments responded to an accident at Center and Harrison Street, Warsaw. According to police on scene no one was transported by EMS.

WARSAW — Residents at Mason’s Health and Rehabilitation Center began their first day of the three days of trials for various events for the TLC Management’s Summer Rehab Olympic Events. Mayor Joseph Thallemer joined the olympic hopefuls today offering words of encouragement for residents trying to secure a spot in the TLC Management’s Summer Rehab …read more.

WARSAW — A question often on people’s minds when they see the constant stream of bad news about meth labs, domestic violence or even bitter custody battles is, “Who’s looking out for the kids?” In the Kosciusko County court system, one answer is court appointed special advocates, or CASA, a group of volunteers, trained citizens, …read more.

WARSAW — The Breakfast with a Forester series has been so successful, that the foresters are returning to Warsaw for an encore.  Foresters from the Arrow Head Country Resource Conservation and Development Area (RC&D) Forestry Committee will be hosting an informal breakfast meeting from 8 – 9 a.m. on July 19 at the American Table Restaurant …read more.

FORT WAYNE — For the third year in a row, Parkview Health has been recognized by the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Health Forum as a Most Wired® hospital. The Most Wired hospitals are using information technology (IT) to build patient engagement with the individual’s lifestyle in mind, which includes electronic access to their care team. …read more.

BOURBON — Members of the Triton Jr.-Sr. High School Art Club recently took a trip to Europe. They started off in Paris, seeing the Eiffel Tower, Cathedral of Notre Dame and the catacombs. They then took a night train to Venice where they enjoyed a gondola ride. The rest of the trip was by bus …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — Martin’s Super Markets and Prairie Farms Dairy are donating nearly 8,000 gallons of milk to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana through the recent “Great American Milk Drive.” Martin’s Super Markets conducted this milk drive from May 1 through 15.  Store customers were able to donate Martin’s milk to the Food Bank …read more.

WARSAW — Lorena Mariana Sonora, 21, 416 Westfield Avenue, Goshen, is being charged with battery to a person less than fourteen years of age resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 3 felony and battery to a person less than fourteen years of age, a level 5 felony. On June 19, an officer with the Warsaw …read more.

LOUISVILLE, KY — In a partnership with UPS, the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals organizes a summer camp every year. Now in it’s 23rd year, the extraordinary camp is a place where young people learn they can do anything.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County, the City of Fort Wayne, and Allen County have offered a combined $1.6 million over six years in funding to help establish and operate AcceLinx, a proposed medical device accelerator being developed by OrthoWorx. Kosciusko County has pledged up to $1 million in funding over six years, the City of Fort …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw – Wayne Fire Department and Lutheran EMS responded to a personal injury accident around 10:23 a.m. One vehicle left the roadway and hit trees near West Lake Street, Warsaw. The driver of the vehicle that hit the trees was transported from the scene with minor injuries by Lutheran EMS. …read more.

WARSAW — Residents once again came to the Warsaw Common Council to complain about the new trash pick up. The council heard from a small handful of residents Tuesday evening, July 5, who indicated issues, but who had not contacted the public works for a solution.

WARSAW — Maria Fabiola Marquez, 32, 1202 Wooster Road, Winona Lake, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under age 16 present, a level 6 felony and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Thursday, June 23, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a domestic abuse complaint. Marquez was picking up …read more.

SYRACUSE — Volunteer organizations are banding together to showcase everything they do for the communities within the Wawasee Community School Corp. district. The result of their collaboration will be a Volunteer Expo from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Syracuse Community Center. “We want everybody there,” Larry Rensberger, who is helping organize …read more.

WARSAW — Budgets for the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission’s general fund and the areas overseen by the commission were approved Tuesday afternoon, July 5.

WARSAW — Christopher Lee Dean, 25, 641 Walter Way, Warsaw, is being charged with a level 6 felony of theft; a level 6 felony of identity deception; a class A misdemeanor of criminal trespass and a Class B misdemeanor of unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle. On June 25, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded …read more.

MENTONE — New police radios were the main focus of a Mentone Town Council meeting that did not quite last 10 minutes. During the meeting, held Tuesday evening, July 5, Town Marshal Jim Eads requested the purchase of three new handheld police radios. Eads presented two quotes and asked to go with the first one …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Damage was contained to the back portion of a home at 53 EMS B12 Lane, North Webster, in an early morning fire. No one was home at the time of the fire. North Webster Fire Department was called at 7:12 a.m. today, July 6, of a possible cottage fire on EMS B12 …read more.

WARSAW — The 2017 proposed budget and plans for Station 3 were the focus of the monthly meeting for the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory Board Tuesday afternoon, July 5.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — After a lifetime of hard work, older adults deserve to enjoy their golden years. As longevity increases, there are those who outlive their families and friends and money. In cases where mental capacity is diminished, they are vulnerable to self-neglect, lack of nutrition and medical treatment, unsafe or unhealthy living conditions, as …read more.

MENTONE — As fewer students grow up in an agricultural setting, it becomes increasingly important for children to learn at an early age where their food comes from. A greenhouse will soon be built on the Mentone Elementary School campus thanks to generous donations by the North Central Co-op and Niff-tone. The greenhouse will serve as …read more.