WARSAW — Have you thought about entering anything into the Fair this year?  Did you know that anyone can enter items into the Open Class Exhibits in the Kosciusko County Fair?  Your chance to be a Grand Champion is quickly approaching.  Entry day for the Kosciusko County Fair will be Saturday, July 9 from 8  until …read more.

SYRACUSE — Dustin Will Wright, 25, 8899 E. Black Point Road, Syracuse, has been arrested and charged with strangulation, a level 6 felony, and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. Court documents state that on June 30, Kosciusko County’s 911 dispatch received a hangup call from a cell phone and texted the number back to follow up. …read more.

WARSAW — Logan Scott House, 21, 1570 E. CR 300N, Warsaw, has been arrested on one count of residential entry, a level 6 felony, and one count of criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor. An affidavit of probable cause states that Wednesday, June 1, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a complaint …read more.

WARSAW — Zachery Scott Eyer, 29, CR 850W, Pierceton, is being charged with a level 6 felony, possession of a syringe. On June 24, Eyer’s grandmother alerted officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department that her grandson had been missing for several hours and had been making comments about harming himself. When Eyer’s grandmother located him, he was …read more.

WARSAW — The winners of the Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association Flotilla, held Sunday, July 3, have been announced. The flotilla was actually three separate events, each starting 1:30 p.m. on three different lakes. Judging took place by lake, with an overall winner also announced. Winners were as follows: Little Barbee Lake: Karen Gibson, “Kentucky Derby” …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS TWF Marketing and Outreach Specialist It’s officially Lake Season. If you are anything like us, you have a plethora of pictures — from animals and nature, to family and playtime in your camera or on your phone. At The Watershed Foundation, one of our favorite things is connecting others to the watershed …read more.

WARSAW — A verbal argument allegedly took a violent turn last month and ended with Kennedy A. Huffer, 909 W. Hoppus Road, Warsaw, charged with battery to a family household member with a child under age 16 present, a level 6 felony. According to an affidavit of probable cause, on Sunday, June 26, Huffer was in the kitchen peeling …read more.

By Dana Hewitt Code Enforcement Inspector WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Building and Planning Department would like to remind residents of the city ordinance governing tall grass and weeds.  Sec. 38-31 defines Environmental Public Nuisance as “Any growth of weeds, grass, or rank vegetation on a plot or parcel of land other than excluded …read more.

WARSAW — Thomas Foster Smith, 34, 3403 S. CR 550W, Mentone, is being charged with a class A misdemeanor of theft. A man contacted the Warsaw Police Department after Smith gave him a ride from a gas station to a woman’s house near Stonehenge Golf Course. When they arrived at the residence the man wrapped …read more.

NEW BUFFALO — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce a holiday-themed concert by Donny and Marie Osmond at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center on Saturday, December 10 at 9 p.m. Hotel and dinner packages are available for the night of the concert. Tickets can be …read more.

SYRACUSE — Overcast skies did nothing to dampen the spirits of hundreds of visitors to Syracuse’s Lakeside Park, Monday, July 4. The crowds turned out in red, white and blue to swim, play volleyball, frolic on the playground and just enjoy the festive atmosphere as the Lakeland Area Community Band filled the air with patriotic …read more.

WARSAW —  Tickets are on sale now for the Brad Paisley concert with special guest Chris Young at the Klispch Music Center in Noblesville at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Tickets can be purchased at Klipsch Music Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Tickmaster.com, LiveNation.com or by calling (800) 745-3000. All ages are welcome unless …read more.

[weaver_youtube ZhDvhzqHNk0 rel=0]   WINONA LAKE — The day was beautiful for a celebration and Winona Lake’s Fourth of July Celebration brought in the crowds on Saturday, July 2. The theme this year was Indiana Bicentennial. Winona Lake celebrated Independence Day with concession booths of food and drink, music, bounce houses and face-painting for the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Main on Main Comedy Improv Troupe will be returning to North Webster for a Comedy Night sponsored by the North Webster Community Public Library. Main on Main consists of local actors who perform games and scenes based on audience suggestion, similar to the popular TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Come …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Gwen Stefani will return to the road this summer as she launches her “This Is What the Truth Feels Like 2016” tour. The tour will appear at Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville, Sunday, July 31. Gwen’s highly anticipated tour will bring high-energy performances to dozens of cities throughout North …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Crowds gathered across from the Boathouse on Park Avenue on Saturday, July 2, for the Patriotic Pops Concert, the second of six Village at Winona Festival of Music concerts this summer. The concert featured patriotic-themed music performed by the concert band including the Lake Area Community Band, Grace College Wind Ensemble and other …read more.

AKRON — Aug. 8, is the deadline for all Tippecanoe Valley students to have immunizations completed for the 2016-17 school year. Students in all grades are required to meet the minimum immunization requirements, determined by the Indiana State Department of Health, including children 3 to 5 years of age attending a preschool special education program, …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association How many of you have or know someone with an old heritage hand-made quilt that has been passed down in the family?  Such creative quilting will be on exhibit at many county fairs this summer.  Colorful concoctions and mild (or wild) designs will be competing for ribbons and honors …read more.

SYRACUSE — A recap of the 39th Annual Flotilla Road Race.

ELKHART — Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation-Valley View has earned the 2016 Silver Achievement in Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the second of three distinctions possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which recognizes providers across the nation that have demonstrated their …read more.

SYRACUSE — Dewart Lake held its annual flotilla Monday afternoon, July 4. Dark clouds in the sky held the threat of rain, but the rain held off to allow the flotilla to proceed.

WARSAW — Senior citizens across the state of Indiana will show that age is only a number as they compete in TLC Management’s Summer Rehab Olympics Events. TLC’s skilled nursing communities, located throughout the state, have mobilized their staff and implemented plans to challenge other TLC communities to this fun event. Each of TLC’s 16 …read more.

[weaver_youtube JiHCTF2gx_s rel=0] WINONA LAKE — A long line of boats slowly made its way around Winona Lake this evening, Sunday, July 3, for the annual Winona Lake Boat Parade. This year’s theme was, “Indiana History,” in honor of Indiana’s Bicentennial. The boats staged at the Winona Lake Park, then slowly made their way around …read more.

By Mary Ann Lienhart Cross County Extension Director It is county 4-H fair time and a wonderful time for you to be a part of entering the many competitions. I am focusing this column on all of the food contests that are a part of the Home and Family Arts Building at the Elkhart County …read more.

SYRACUSE — It was almost a perfect day for the 55th Wawasee Flotilla. The event got underway under cloudy skies at 1:29 p.m. with close to a dozen wooden and antique boats kicking off the flotilla. The 20 flotilla entries fell in behind the Commodore’s boat for a trip around the lake. Many motored around …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The 35-year tradition continues this summer with Marsh Symphony on the Prairie with the Temptations and The Four tops at the Connor Prairie Amphitheatre, located at 13400 Allisonvile Road, Fishers. The Temptations will be performing hit songs like “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.” The Four …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Kosciusko County Bicentennial Relay Torchbearer Mike Kissinger does not necessarily seek the limelight; in fact, he quickly draws the focus away from himself and places it on the 21 others with whom he shares the honor. “When you’re reading these [bios] you’re like, man, I don’t know if I belong to this group or …read more.

WARSAW — When the Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association decided to host a flotilla, they realized their task would not be an easy one. There are multiple lakes in the Barbee chain so, according to Bob Gibbs of the BLPOA, a single flotilla could take several hours to make a full circle. With this in …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.

WINONA LAKE — The Limitless Park ribbon cutting took place Saturday, July 2, to commemorate phase two of the park project. Parks Director Holly Hummitch said they decided to do the ribbon cutting now because, “The surfacing was just completed within the last couple of weeks and because of weather [rain] and we wanted to …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Prince and Princess Winona and King and Queen Winona have been crowned at the 2016 Cutie Contest. The contest took place at the Senior Center during the Winona Lake Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 2. The prince and princess are ages 3-4, and the king and queen are 5-6. Each contestant …read more.

NORTHEAST INDIANA — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana (BBBSNEI) is pleased to announce that three awards – Big Sister of the Year, the Clifford P. Norman Service Award and the President’s Award – were given to its affiliates at the 2016 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) National Conference in Orlando, Fla. Out …read more.

LEESBURG — The 2016 Tippecanoe Lake Flotilla contestants and fans enjoyed the summer boating event, Saturday, July 2. This year’s flotilla theme was “Float Olympics.” The main rules at the Tippecanoe Lake Flotilla that contestants must follow each year are to be enthusiastic and use creativity to flaunt the theme. Contestants displayed their imagination by …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Lions held the Fish Fry and Stan Fox Memorial Silent Auction, one of its biggest fundraisers of the year from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 1 at the Syracuse Community Center. The auction was named after one of its founders, Stan Fox, who passed away in 2010. Fox was an …read more.

WARSAW – Camille Kerlin has earned the right to be Kosciusko County’s youngest Bicentennial torchbearer.

SYRACUSE – “Indiana’s most recommended animal removal service”, American Animal Control has expanded their humane animal control and animal damage service in the Hammond area. “The customers in this area commonly call about noises in the attic, which can be bats, raccoons, squirrels, mice and sometimes other animals,” says owner Tony Siri. Siri went on …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Heritage Trust that has successfully funded conservation protections on nearly 62,000 acres over the past two decades is getting a name change. Effective July 1, IHT will be renamed the President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Fund under a law passed earlier this year by the General Assembly. “It’s a fitting tribute …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Turkey Creek/Syracuse Fireman’s Barbecue has once again fed hundreds of citizens, continuing a fourth of July weekend tradition lasting nearly 30 years. Starting at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 2, the firemen and women of Syracuse Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services, 402 N. Huntington St., serving Turkey Creek Fire Territory, prepared 600 …read more.

[weaver_youtube bXrFAFCKIGY rel=0]   SYRACUSE — The weather was perfect for the annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Bug Catch on Saturday morning, July 2. Kids of all ages gathered at the Ruddell Pavilion on the WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Educational Center property. This year was unique as over 95 percent of the participants were new to 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 (Greenway …read more.

FREDERICK, Md. – Grace women’s basketball player Lauren Godfrey fulfilled a longtime dream this week when she was selected to the USA Deaf Women’s Basketball Team.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 1, Miss Kitty’s Revenge. 7-11 p.m. Sunday, July 3, Short Term Memories. Wabash Honeywell Center 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 2, KC and the Sunshine Band. Buy tickets here. Warsaw Barbee Landing Friday, July 1, DJ karaoke. Saturday, July 2, Brews for books. $20 all you …read more.

WARSAW — The board of directors of Cardinal Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Hall as the seventh CEO of Cardinal Services. Hall steps into the position most recently held by Jane Wear, who retires Friday, July 1. Joining the company in 1988, for the past 20 years Hall has been corporate …read more.

[weaver_youtube RHNeklMZeH0 rel=0] WARSAW — First Friday moved this Friday, July 1 from it’s usual location downtown to Richardson Dubious Park due to the Stellar nomination. If the community wins the nomination, the Stellar initiative will take place along Market Street, where this First Friday was located. The place was bustling with events for families, food …read more.

WARSAW — A father and son have been running the Conley barbershop together for almost 20 years. As of last week, the duo has been joined by their grandson and nephew, making them a three-generation barbershop. The Conley barbershop began in 1970 when John Conley Sr. opened his shop. Conley Sr. has cutting hair since …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Today, the community of Winona Lake celebrated the official opening of the extension of Heritage Trail of the Lake City Greenway in a ribbon cutting ceremony. This part of the trail is a mile-long section extending from the boardwalk ending at Beta Hall on Grace College’s campus. Winona Lake town coordinator, Craig …read more.

There are several days throughout the Kosciusko County Community Fair that offer discounts and savings. These days mean either discounted admission or other discounts seen throughout the fairgrounds. Kiddies Day, a favorite among the children, will be on Tuesday, July 12. At 2 p.m., all carnival rides are just $1 clear up until closing. There …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran EMS and Warsaw first responders were called out to an accident at SR 15 and 350 S, Warsaw. A truck rear ended a Pontiac. According to the officer on scene, there were no serious injuries and everyone involved signed off without being transported.

MILFORD — Milford Police Department is reporting residents have received postcards in the mail, which are titled “Notice of Reward” this is a scam. Police are asking residents to please not respond to this offer as you will be victimized. The offer promises $100 in savings at Wal-Mart, Target and many other stores. The scammers …read more.

WARSAW — Right-of-way acquisitions for the Husky Trail Project, including the roundabout, are almost complete. Only one more acquisition is needed before moving ahead with design plans. Approval of three of the four final properties was given at the Friday, July 1, Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.

WARSAW — A firefighter who has gone through the probationary period was sworn in as a regular firefighter with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Trent Stamper was given the oath of office by Mayor Joe Thallemer at Friday morning’s Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.

WARSAW — The blueberries are finally ripe and ready to be picked in Kosciusko County. There are many patches in the community open for the season. Whether you’re planning on grabbing your family and making an adventure out of it, or just stopping by to gather some fresh berries for dinner, U-pick patches are the way …read more.

PIERCETON — Maudie May Roberts, 34, 7881 E. CR 500S, Pierceton, is being charged with a class A misdemeanor of battery in a road rage incident. On June 4, a man was sitting at a highway intersection waiting to cross when a vehicle pulled into the “cross-over” and blocked the man’s lane. The man flashed …read more.

BY TIM DOMBROSKY Warsaw Assistant City Planner WARSAW —If selected as a Stellar Communities designee, one of Warsaw’s Stellar plans would be the Gatke Property redevelopment. The Gatke Maker Space is a Stellar Communities Project that will meet a long standing goal of re-purposing an important area of the East Market Street Neighborhood. The location on the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory and the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single-car accident at approximately 10 a.m. today, July 1, on South County Line Road — between North Warner Road and North CR 750E — north of Syracuse.

WARSAW — Emily Slain is a teacher who works at Barbee Landing in the summer. When Slain’s manager heard many of her teaching expenses were out of pocket, the manager decided she wanted to help Slain. “She instigated the whole thing. She said, ‘Let’s do a fundraiser,’” said Slain. When word got to the community …read more.

ATWOOD — Anthony Wayne Miller, 34, 111 E. High St., Atwood, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony and a class A misdemeanor domestic battery. Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of domestic battery at Miller’s residence. When officers arrived they …read more.

MUNCIE — Maggie Kenworthy, Ink Free News editor, will be joining a team put together by Ball State University to cover the olympics. BSU will send one of the largest groups of journalism graduates, students and staff to provide behind-the-scenes coverage of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Kenworthy will participate in the …read more.

WARSAW — Big things are happening in Wabash. Yesterday, Thursday, June 30, at the Parkview Wabash Hospital groundbreaking ceremony, the community and Parkview staff gathered to celebrate the beginning of construction of this facility. This new facility will bring 14 jobs to the area. Construction is estimated to be completed in 2018. This facility will provide …read more.

LEESBURG — The Watershed Foundation held a reception at the Tippy Creek Winery, Thursday, June 30, to talk about how to protect and improve water quality of Kosciusko lakes and streams and why it matters. The Watershed Foundation laid out appetizers and offered a wine tasting, while explaining the importance of protecting and improving water …read more.

WARSAW — July’s First Friday event will be different than Warsaw residents have seen in the past. July’s event will be a large block party in honor of the Warsaw and Winona Lake Stellar nomination. The event will be moved from its usual location in downtown Warsaw to the various parks along East Market Street. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — SR 13 in Kosciusko County is scheduled for resurface on Tuesday, July 5. Asphalt resurface and curb ramp upgrades will take place through the Town of Pierceton.

WARSAW — When it comes to recent changes to Warsaw’s trash pickup program, some residents are saying, “kick it to the curb.” Willard Brandt, a local landlord, is displeased with the new system that moved alleyway pickup in the city’s historic district to the curbside, something he says the area was never designed to handle. “I’ve …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A Cromwell man is facing charges after being caught dealing meth at a children’s ballgame in North Webster. Scott Allen Baldwin, 33, 9893 E. King Arthur Trail, Cromwell, is being charged with a level 3 felony of dealing in methamphetamine enhancing circumstances; a level 5 felony possession of meth enhancing circumstances and …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran EMS volunteered its services to provide free CPR and AED training to the staff at Joe’s Kids Wednesday, June 29. Joe’s Kids is a nonprofit, pediatric rehab clinic in Warsaw, providing physical, occupational and speech therapy to special children. Their mission is to help each child reach their full potential and to …read more.

MENTONE — The regular meeting of the Mentone Town Council has moved to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Mentone Town Council meets regularly at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Officers delivered an arrest warrant for one person, but arrested two. Gerard Leslie Webster, 61, 620 Webber St., Warsaw, is being charged with a level 5 felony of dealing meth and a level 6 felony possession of meth. According to an affidavit of probable cause, on June 7, Warsaw Police Officer …read more.

WARSAW — A local woman was arrested for possession of meth during a traffic stop. Tabatha Marie Keplinger, 26, 3699 North CR 175E 186, Warsaw, has been charged with a level 6 felony possession of meth and a class C misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. According to an affidavit of probable cause, on June 6, Warsaw …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Attorney Zac Kester will be in the Winona Heritage Room, Winona Lake, from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 18, to speak on nonprofit human resources topics, including the new overtime regulation, basic policy manual requirements, staff volunteering their time and more. This free workshop is designed for executive directors, HR professionals …read more.

WARSAW — Local man gets busted for bathroom meth lab. Randal Lee Kephart, 26, 3160 N. Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, is being charged with a level 5 felony of dealing methamphetamine, possession of meth, a level 6 felony, and possession of two or more chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee AD Steve Wiktorowski will be retiring effective at the end of the July.

WARSAW — A November burglary has led to the arrest of Michael Lee Eppenbaugh, 34, 5974 E. McKenna Road, Warsaw. Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded Nov. 2, 2015, to reports of a burglary at an undisclosed address. They arrived and spoke with the homeowners, Donald Johnston and his wife, Patricia, had arrived …read more.

SYRACUSE — Until, Wednesday, June 29, work on the bridge on CR 29, over US 6, had mainly been site preparation. The construction of the bridge began with the placement of four 96-foot long beams to form the new bridge on CR 29, over US 6.

By Gail Jacobs Master Gardener Sometime back when I was in grade school probably second or third grade my family had a kindly old neighbor lady who I called “Mint”.  I have no idea how I came to call here that but looking back it seems fitting.  Mint introduced me to seeds.  I dug out …read more.

SYRACUSE — The annual Turkey Creek firefighters barbecue usually consists of a four-hour flurry of dishing out pork chops, chicken halves and corn on the cob to a hungry — and supportive — Syracuse area community. But the preparation for the fundraiser, which begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 2, at Fire Station 1, 402 …read more.

A listing for running and triathlon events for the summer event season.

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 2,000 Hoosiers will represent their communities during Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay, set for this fall. The names were revealed today, Wednesday, June 29, during a special ceremony at the statehouse in Indianapolis. Friends, family and neighbors nominated people they felt most deserved the honor. It was then up to local committees to …read more.

At Wawasee Boat Company, what was old is new again. The company recently became the nation’s first authorized dealer for Hacker-Craft wooden boats, individually crafted white oak and mahogany vessels that are sure to soon make their resurgence all across Lake Wawasee. “Wawasee has had a huge wooden boat tradition since the 1920s,” said Doug …read more.

SYRACUSE — The annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s July Lake Talk and Eats features the annual bug catch. Now in its fourth year, this year’s event will be held from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 2, at the Levinson-Labrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse. Nancy Brown, a certified Hoosier Water Trainer …read more.

WARSAW — The brother of an FBI agent who inspired the move “Donnie Brasco” is now suing Zimmer Biomet for $15 million after he was allegedly wrongfully fired for his testimony before a grand jury. MassDevice reports Dominick Pistone was allegedly fired from Zimmer after he learned a doctor was performing unnecessary double knee replacement surgeries …read more.

WARSAW — Canoeing and other water excursions are popular activities in the summer. The Warsaw Parks Department is offering free paddle boarding and canoeing this summer. Free canoeing is offered at Center Lake Beach, on the east side of swimming pier, behind the pavilion. Paddle boarding is offered at Pike Lake Beach. Last year, a …read more.

NORTHERN KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Several Sunday boat-in worship services will take place Sunday, July 3. All services are non-denominational and no dress code is imposed. Worshippers are invited to participate by boat or on the shore. Shoreline attendees need to supply their own lawn chairs. Lake Wawasee The area’s largest gathering will take place on …read more.

WARSAW — John Thomas Young, 37, 5818 Langford Road, Fort Wayne, is being charged with a level 2 felony of aiding, inducing or causing dealing in methamphetamine, possession of meth with enhancing circumstances, a level 3 felony and a class C misdemeanor of possession of paraphernalia. According to an affidavit of probable cause, on June …read more.

BOURBON —The Bourbon Police Department in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Impaired & Dangerous Driving and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, would like to remind all Indiana motorists to celebrate July 4 responsibly by driving sober and safe. “July 4 has always been one of the most celebrated and traveled holidays in our state,” …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw resident has been arrested on drug charges after allegedly taking his infant child with him to purchase methamphetamine. Court documents state that on Thursday, April 28, officers with the Warsaw Police Department spoke with an unnamed individual who showed them a ziplock bag containing a white, powdery substance that tested positive for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — A law that had been on the Indiana books as a misdemeanor and was inadvertently removed has been reinstated as a class “C” infraction. Beginning July 1, IC 9-26-1-1.2 is added to the Indiana code as a new section and states, “If, after an operator of a motor vehicle is involved in an …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Public Works Department has issued the following statement pertaining to local trash pickup: “The Warsaw Public Works Department continues to assist residents with the new automated curbside waste program. From the onset of the program, we have and will continue to work with the residents with concerns regarding obstacles …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The world’s largest collection of model train exhibits, products and accessories pulls into downtown Indianapolis at the Indiana Convention Center, located at 100 South Capitol Avenue, on Friday, July 8, through Sunday, July 10. Held in a different North American city each year, the 2016 Annual National Train Show will showcase all aspects …read more.

SYRACUSE — For five years, the good people of Grace Community Church in Goshen prayed and sought the Lord’s guidance.

SYRACUSE — Though he made a significant career decision, Kim Nguyen’s office will only change from the south side of Wawasee High School to the main office in the same building. During a special Wawasee school board meeting Tuesday, June 28, in Syracuse the board approved Nguyen to become the new principal of WHS effective with the 2016-17 school year.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County has announced 22 local residents will carry the Indiana Bicentennial Torch as part of Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay. The relay will come through Kosciusko County Thursday, Sept. 29, kicking off a weekend of festivities at the fairgrounds in Warsaw. Members of the Kosciusko Count Bicentennial Committee received more than 70 torchbearer …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering free Community Paddle Boarding from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Thursday, June 30 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.

INDIAAPOLIS — The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs is accepting applications for the second round of Downtown Enhancement Grants as part of the Indiana Main Street program. Through designation as an IMS, a community gains access to grant opportunities, trainings, conferences and technical assistance. OCRA has invested nearly $352 million into Hoosier communities via the Indiana Main Street …read more.

PIERCETON — Pollinators like honeybees can be beneficial in many ways, from producing honey to pollinating many different kinds of crops. Tuesday evening, June 28, area residents gathered at Koinonia Environmental Center, Pierceton, where representatives from the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, Farm Service Agency and other local agencies, as well as a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) has released plans for the 2016 Summer Cooling Program through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which begins July 1 and concludes Aug. 12. As one of IHCDA’s key community service programs, LIHEAP’s program focus is to help keep Hoosiers warm in the winter. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Central Indiana will again host the largest national weeklong summer music camp for students and teachers, June 27-July 2, at Ball State University, Muncie. Music for All, one of the nation’s largest and most influential organizations in support of music education, will return to Muncie for the sixth summer with its Music for …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Four children were injured in a vehicle/horse-drawn buggy accident Sunday, June 26. The accident occurred at 5:58 p.m. on US 6, west of Plymouth-Goshen Trail. Sean I. Pelikant, 41, Syracuse, driver of the vehicle, was not injured.

NEW PARIS — Ian Mansell, 16, New Paris, complained of chest pain and suffered abrasions to the forehead, shoulder, elbow and abdomen after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. The accident occurred at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at CR 46 and Clinton Street in New Paris.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Two Albion residents sustained serious injuries as a result of a two-vehicle accident Monday, June 27. The accident occurred at 4:08 p.m. on US 33 and CR 650E.

WARSAW — Debra Collier’s School of Dance recently recognized Amy Clay for her 25th teaching anniversary at the studio’s 39th annual recitals. What began as a part-time job, as she attended Grace College, has become a cherished career. “Amy has worked with every age at the studio and our non-profit performance company, Class Act Dance …read more.