WARSAW — Kids, teachers, parents and special guests celebrated the end of another successful Head Start school year. At each classroom celebration, parents and guests were treated to a musical program by the children. After the music, each child received a certificate as the teacher told what the child wants to be “when I grow …read more.

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. — 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.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Purdue Extension of Kosciusko County created the 4-H Poss-ABILITIES program to get children with special needs involved in 4-H events. Through Poss-ABILITIES, children with special needs are paired with current 4-H member kids of similar age to act as mentors. The mentors guide their mentees through the process of livestock animal showmanship …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — This morning, the County Commissioner’s met and discussed bids for the work release renovation project, bids for justice building repairs, and updates on grants for the Kosciusko County Emergency Management Agency. Chad Miner, county attorney, read bids from three construction companies for the work release construction project. Robinson Construction placed a bid for …read more.

WARSAW — Javier Sanchez, 19, 12034 N. CR 1000E, Cromwell, is being charged with dealing in cocaine with enhancing circumstances, a level 3 felony. Sanchez was found in possession of cocaine with intent to deliver while in possession of a firearm. On Friday, June 24, Warsaw Police Officer Wayne Wilkie was dispatched to a Warsaw department store …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 to assist a private developer in constructing a subsidized senior housing complex. National statistics show the population is aging, and locally we are experiencing a high demand for affordable senior housing in a community setting. …read more.

By Jeff Burbrink Extension Educator I had reports of scattered hail damage in a few fields this week after some thunderstorms moved through the area. The yield potential for hail damaged corn depends on the number of surviving plants per acre with a health growing point, the amount of leaf tissue lost during the storm, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A portion the Heritage Trail, part of the Lake City Greenway in Winona Lake, has been extended over one mile. On Friday, July 1 at 10 a.m., a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place to celebrate the Heritage Trail Greenway extension on land deeded from Grace College, Dr. Dane & Mary Louise …read more.

WARSAW — The Ratliff family and the Wagner family of Warsaw will soon be next door neighbors as Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County kicks off its latest community build project. Monday afternoon, June 27, Habitat broke ground on both houses, which will soon begin to take shape. Present at the ceremony were members of both families, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Head and the Heart will be live at the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 25. Special guests will be Kaleo and Brett Dennen. Tickets are on sale now. It wasn’t that long ago that the members of Seattle’s The Head and the …read more.

[weaver_youtube pVxvCrGu47Y rel=0] SYRACUSE — During the 2nd annual Mudtastic Classic on Saturday, June 25, Raymon Torres wore Ink Free News’ GoPro to give readers a first hand look at the race. The Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department worked hard to transform three miles of Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation land into a muddy obstacle course. Over 150 …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association WARSAW — The Warsaw City Hall has sidewalk art and Seward Johnson sculpture art surrounding it, but within its’ walls you will find the abstract art of Brenda Stichter.  Bright colors zoom off the canvas in a kaleidoscope of intriguing designs. Stichter shares her view of art with us, “Choosing …read more.

WARSAW — An adult has been arrested after surveillance video caught her and a minor shoplifting at a local department store. At approximately 8:13 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, the Warsaw Police Department received a call from employees at Walmart that a theft had been discovered. Officers learned an employee had found two empty wireless speaker boxes …read more.

WARSAW — More than 230 cats are in need of homes and the Kosciusko County Animal Welfare League is turning to the local community for help. According to AWL Executive Director Darla McCammon, 230 cats recently arrived at the shelter after several local pet hoarding situations were uncovered. The current scene at the shelter is one of …read more.

UPDATE: The alert issued today, June 27, on Louva and Wayne Hallfeldt has been cancelled as of 3:34 p.m. today. This cancellation was requested by the Allen County Sheriff. FORT WAYNE— The Allen County Sheriff is investigating the disappearance of two adults from Fort Wayne. Louva A. Hallfeldt is an 81 year old white female, …read more.

WARSAW — Margaret A. Williams, 35, 17550 Shively Road, Bremen, has been charged with a level 6 felony of possession of methamphetamine. On March 22, Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, responded to a female who was flagging down a vehicle and not acting normally. According to the affidavit of probable cause, when officers …read more.

WARSAW — Timothy Ray Ruggles, 43, 513 East Market St., Warsaw, is being charged with intimidation, a level 6 felony and a level 6 felony of criminal gang activity. Warsaw Police Officer Jordan Roberts responded to a complaint of intimidation on June 23, at a local alcohol and addiction residential treatment facility. When Roberts spoke …read more.

INDIANA — Fireworks season has arrived and the State Fire Marshal is reminding all Hoosiers to be mindful of fireworks laws when celebrating this summer. “Fireworks can be very entertaining to watch but there are laws in place that are often overlooked when it comes to their usage,” said State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson. “We …read more.

SYRACUSE — Photos and a review from Saturday’s Mudtastic Classic on the trails of the WACF.

One person was killed over the weekend in a Claypool house fire. (Photo provided) CLAYPOOL — Kosciusko County Coroner Anthony Ciriello has advised that positive identification has been made on the fatality victim from early Saturday morning at 8678 S. Valentine Road, Claypool, in Kosciusko County. John D. Etchison, 46, was identified yesterday by Forensic …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The 2016 Mermaid Festival Beauty Pageant concluded Saturday, June 25. The contestants displayed their beauty and shared their talents and hobbies to compete for the 2016 Queen of Lakes title. Seventeen ladies, aged 17 through 23, participated in the pageant. Each lady was known by the name of an area lake. To …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The 71st Annual Mermaid Festival came to an end Saturday, June 25. One of the events that took place on the last day of the festival was the main parade. The theme of the parade was Indiana Bicentennial, Celebrating Indiana. All marchers made sure to honor the state through their outfits and …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The following events and concerts are happening in July at the Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis: First Friday Food Truck Festival Friday, July 1, at the Old National Centre Parking Lot Gates open: 5 p.m. General admission tickets: $5 Brian Fallon and The Crowes with special guest, Chris Farren Thursday, …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Stroll up and down Broadway Street during the Broadway Street Stroll Sunday, July 3, hosted by Soiree and The Philmore on Broadway. The Soiree and The Philmore on Broadway are excited to host this fun event to bring attention to the local businesses located on Broadway Street. The Broadway Street Stroll is …read more.

By Sally Hogan 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), …read more.

CLAYPOOL — An early morning house fire has claimed the life of one person in southern Kosciusko County. Firemen from the Burket/Seward Township Fire Department responded this morning at approximately 2:57 a.m. to a reported residential house fire in the 8600 block of South Valentine Road, Claypool, near Yellow Creek Lake.  Fireman arrived to find …read more.

[weaver_youtube FdgWVkeHZLk rel=0]   SYRACUSE — Recent activities of the Center for Lakes & Streams, water quality in Syracuse and Wawasee lakes, the history of the lake to current. These were topics presented by Dr. Nate Bosch, director of Center for Lakes and Streams, at a community gathering on Lake Wawasee Saturday evening, June 25. …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Kettleheads held their sixth annual Homebrew Fest on Saturday, June 25. The tent was full at Cerulean Gardens, Winona Lake all night as people came to drink home-brewed craft beer and support a good cause, Combined Community Services. Twenty brewers, all residing in Kosciusko County, brought 40 different craft beers out …read more.

  SYRACUSE — With sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s, many people were “following the signs of the daisies” as the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club held its annual garden tour. This year, the garden tour featured four gardens, two in Syracuse and two in Milford along with the 5 acres of prairie at Camp …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Northern Indiana Dairy Trail, which celebrates Indiana dairy industry and National Dairy month, continued Saturday, June 25, at Oneeda Farm, owned by Roger and Camille Hibschman and their children. Anywhere from 500 to 600 people were expected to stop by the dairy farm to take a tour and learn where milk and …read more.

WARSAW — Whitley Memorial Hospital, inc., doing business as Parkview Warsaw Medical Complex, is being sued by Stacie Bobeck, a former employee, for wrongful discharge. According to documents filed with the Kosciusko County Clerk, Bobeck stated that on Oct. 15, 2015, Parkview employed her to assist in the creation of an emergency department at the medical …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL From his pulpit at Plymouth Congregational Church in Indianapolis, the Rev. Oscar C. McCulloch missed no opportunity to push his congregation out of the pews and into the world. “Here lies our work,” he exhorted one Sunday, unveiling a vision of a church that educated, entertained and provided role models to the …read more.

WARSAW — Christopher Aaron Lewis, 28, 1082 Greene Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with sexual battery, a level 6 felony and a class B misdemeanor of battery. On Sept. 25, 2015, Warsaw Police Officer Jordan Foreman and Officer Ryan Coble responded to a sexual battery at a hotel located in Warsaw. Both Lewis and his …read more.

WARSAW — The red carpet was rolled out for a group of Kosciusko County teens on Friday, June 24. The first Teen Film Camp came to a close after two weeks of hard work when the films were debuted to the local community. The teens came dressed in their best gowns and suits, excited to …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 an expansion to Richardson DuBois Park. The expansion would include a skate park, new basketball court and restrooms. The goals of this project is to improve local quality of place and community health …read more.

SYRACUSE — Close to 200 residents and families from Syracuse and Wawasee Lakes are expected to attend this morning’s Wawasee Property Owner’s Association/Syracuse Lake Association Family Breakfast at Oakwood Resort. The breakfast event will continue until 10:30 a.m. Organizations such as the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club, Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Foundation, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, Center for Lakes …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Forty-nine brave young ladies and gentlemen took the stage inside the North Webster Community Center on Friday night, 29 of whom were seeking the title of Cutie Queen while the other 20 had their eyes on becoming the Cutie King. The crowns that were handed out at the end of the event …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools announced Matthew Deeds, former assistant principal and athletic director of Lakeview Middle School, will step in as the new principal of Harrison Elementary School. Deeds is a graduate of Purdue University, where he attained his bachelor’s degree in secondary English education as well as his master’s degree in educational administration …read more.

WARSAW — The following events are set to take place in July at Goodwill’s Warsaw Community Career Center. Microsoft Office Workshops 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, July 5 3–4 p.m. Thursday, July 14 3–4 p.m. Thursday, July 21 10–11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26 These workshops are designed for all skill levels and those who are new to comptuers. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — This year, the grand marshal of the North Webster Mermaid Parade is Dr. Terry Frederick. The parade will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Frederick is from Southwest Allen County. As a child, he knew he was going to become a minister or a doctor. He acquired his bachelor’s degree from …read more.

By CAPT. WILLIAM BROWNE DNR Division of Law Enforcement INDIANA — Indiana Conservation Officer Dustin Whitehead has been selected as the Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Whitehead will be presented with the award at a ceremony in St. Louis, Mo., June 27. Whitehead was selected by his …read more.

WARSAW — Officers are responding to an accident at the corner of Detroit Street and Market Street, Warsaw. There were believed to be minor injuries resulting from airbag deployment but all parties were expected to sign of on medical treatment.

WARSAW — Crews are responding to a two-vehicle accident near 1563 W. Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. One of the vehicles rolled over and the driver had to be extricated. Lutheran EMS transported the driver to the hospital with a possible broken arm. The driver of the other vehicle is believed to be uninjured.

FLOATS — Boy Scouts float at the 2015 North Webster Mermaid Parade. NORTH WEBSTER — As part of the 71st annual North Webster Mermaid Festival, the main parade will begin at 4 p.m., Saturday, June 25. This year’s parade theme is Indiana Bicentennial, Celebrating Indiana, as 2016 marks 200 years of Indiana’s statehood. School marching …read more.

WARSAW — There is joy in the journey of teaching and the All Write Consortium wants to help educators find it and pass it along to their students. “Finding Joy in the Journey” was the theme for the 2016 All Write Summer Institute, held Thursday, June 23, and Friday, June 24, at Warsaw Community High School. Far …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Culminating four days of activities will be the annual Queen of Lakes Pageant, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25, in the North Wester Community Center. The evening competition will feature 17 young ladies vying for the title of the 2016 “Queen of Lakes.” The pageant, sponsored by the North Webster Lioness …read more.

[weaver_youtube 745RzmGtV2o rel=0]   SYRACUSE — A single male was injured in a single moped accident on CR 1300N east of Kern Road around 2:05 p.m. today. No other vehicle was involved. The injured driver was initially going to be transported to Parkview Medical Center, Fort Wayne. However, the patient was later transported by ambulance. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) released statewide findings from the 2016 Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count. Findings include a 1 percent decrease in overall homelessness and a significant decrease in individuals, families and veterans identified as being chronically homeless. “We are pleased at the continued decrease in our state’s homelessness, which …read more.

MENTONE — As the Indiana Bicentennial approaches, the history that surrounds the county becomes more and more relevant. For the next few weeks, “A Summer For History” will produce a story a week concerning a different museum located in Kosciusko County. The Mentone Museum concerns itself with history of the small town of Mentone, as …read more.

NAPPANEE — A Nappanee woman has been arrested after allegedly battering her husband during a domestic disturbance earlier this spring. A court affidavit states at approximately 6:58 p.m. Monday, April 4, Dominic Weldy arrived at the Nappanee Police Department, bleeding from his lip. He spoke via phone with a dispatcher, then left the lobby and returned …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that traffic traveling on US 6 near CR 29 in Elkhart County will experience slow-moving traffic and temporary 20-minute road closures throughout the day Wednesday, June 29. On the morning of Wednesday, June 29, between the hours of 5-8 a.m., traffic on US 6 near CR …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Author and Inspirational Speaker Kelly Schaefer will be available to sign books and meet local friends at Sacs & Co., in the Village of Winona, on from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 2. Award-winning and best-selling author, Michelle Weidenbenner, released Kelly Schaefer’s memoir “Fractured Not Broken” a year ago. Since then …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The 2016 Kosciusko County 4-H Royalty will be announced at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at the Kosciusko County Extension Office, 202 W. Main St., Warsaw. The Kosciusko County Royalty Contest began in 1968. At that time, the 4-H Junior Leaders selected their “King” and “Queen.” Gary Boggs was Kosciusko County’s first …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Following is a list of July 4 events and celebrations in Kosciusko County. Barbee Lake Sunday, July 3 1:30 p.m. – Flotilla Boat Parade on Barbee Lakes Chapman Lake Saturday, July 2 1 p.m. – Flotilla Boat Parade on Chapman Lake Dusk – Fireworks over Chapman Lake Dewart Lake Monday, July 4 …read more.

WARSAW — Johnny Lee Leer, 27, 11139 N. Humpty Dumpty Drive, Cromwell, is being charged with a level 4 felony of sexual misconduct with a minor and a level 5 felony of child solicitation. On June 16, James Smith, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, responded to a complaint of sexual misconduct with …read more.

WARSAW — Mason Metzinger, a graduate of Warsaw Community High School, was recently granted the opportunity to participate in an internship at Warsaw Community Municipal Airport. Metzinger changed the direction of his future about two years ago, when his desire to become a pilot was sparked by unfortunate circumstances. “[It was] my grandfather. He was …read more.

WARSAW — The U.S. FDA is defending its response to a delay in reporting by MedTronic of injuries allegedly caused by its Infuse bone growth product. MassDevice cites a recent article by the Minneapolis StarTribune, which took an in-depth look at the situation and reported on MedTronic’s delay in reporting. The company disputed the story …read more.

INDIANA — In many ways, the deck is stacked against millennials these days, but there are places they can get a fairer deal. It just might not be in the first places they would think to look. MoneyRates compiled a list of the best states for millennials in 2016, and specifically, the best states for the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club presented its annual L.N. “Pete” Thorn Award to Steve Ailes, longtime Rotarian and United Methodist pastor who has served in many capacities over the years and given to “others.” Ailes is the 34th recipient of the award. “The L.N. “Pete” Thorn Award is given by the Rotary Club of Warsaw to the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Each year the Mermaid Festival recognizes people who give back to the community as the Mermaid Festival Citizen of the Year. In 2016 a couple, Dennis and Anita Wagoner, has been chosen for the honor. Both are well known for their community endeavors. Dennis Wagoner is a North Webster native and he …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Demolition derbies are a prime example of the primal urge to destroy stuff. And if past years are any indication, the 2016 Mermaid Festival Demolition Derby, held at 7 p.m. June 25 in North Webster will be no exception. Two area salvage yards, Stuckman’s and Holle’s, will also be competing for a …read more.

ANDERSON — Grammy Award-winning country superstar and music icon Kenny Rogers will be in concert at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Outdoor Music Center, Hoosier Park Racing and Casino, Anderson. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $29, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling (800) 745-3000 or by visiting Ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.hoosierpark.com or www.centaurgaming.net. …read more.

SHELBYVILLE — Indiana Grand Racing And Casino will welcome Rodney Atkins for a free, all-ages outdoor concert starting at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 15 at along with special guest Seth Cook. Country music star Rodney Atkins first entered the music scene when he signed with Curb Records in 1996, releasing his first single “In a Heartbeat” …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Celebrate America Pops Concert, the second of six Village at Winona Festival of Music concerts this summer, will take place at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, July 2, outside across from the Boathouse restaurant, just before the fireworks. The concert will feature patriotic-themed music performed by an 85-member concert band including the Lake Area …read more.

WASHINGTON — A series of civil lawsuits has commenced against DePuy Synthes in the deaths of five spinal patients. MassDevice reports the lawsuits center on Norian XR bone cement, known to cause clots in the bloodstream. The cement was used in at least five spinal surgeries and all five patients died on the operating table. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Soul Asylum and The English Beat are coming to perform at The Vogue, located at 6259 North College Avenue. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8. About Soul Asylum “A friend asked me what kind of records I want to make, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Yearly the Wawasee Flotilla Committee makes available Flotilla attire featuring that year’s logo. This year’s attire is available at Main Channel Marina, Wawasee Marina, NewMarket and Team Tuttle Mortgage, all in Syracuse. This year’s attire, celebrating the 55th Flotilla, carries a nautical theme. T-shirts in long sleeve and short sleeve, youth T-shirts, a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Severe storms that blew through northern Indiana last evening, Wednesday, June 22, left a path of uprooted trees, downed power lines and structural damage in their wake. The following is a compilation of photos sent in by David Erklin showing the storms’ aftermath around Palestine Lake.

WARSAW — The Bone City Rollers will host “Fresh Meat and Greet” at Cafe Mod Coffee Shop in Warsaw from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 27. The Bone City Rollers is an athletic team focused on bettering the lives of women and the community through teamwork and philanthropy. The team is now recruiting women 17 years and …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran EMS and Leesburg Fire Department were called to an accident at SR 15 and Levi Lee Road. A vehicle flipped over onto the east side of the road while traveling north on SR 15. No injuries have been reported at this time.

WARSAW — Wilderness survival teacher and a contestant on the show Naked And Afraid, Clint Jivoin brought his experience and knowledge to a group of young men and women Tuesday, July 21 at Lucerne Park. Jivoin has been a survival instructor professionally for four and a half years, but he’s been learning how to survive …read more.

Syracuse The Frog Tavern 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Friday, June 24, He Said, She Said. $5 cover. 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Saturday, June 25, Smash Kings. $5 cover. North Webster The Dixie Boat 9 p.m. Saturday, June 25, Cap’n Bob. Wabash The Honeywell Center 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26, Kristin Chenoweth.

After making it big on the recent season of “The Bachelor,” Warsaw native Ben Higgins and fiancee Lauren Bushnell will again grace the screen as they prepare to tie the proverbial knot. Entertainment Weekly reports Higgins and Bushnell will star in a new spinoff reality series, “Ben and Lauren: Happily Ever After,” which will chronicle adventures as they prepare …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The Chicago Cubs have extended the contract with the South Bend Cubs for four more years.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko Communications Center has released the following information concerning the damage caused by the storms that hit last evening, Wednesday, June 22: Alarms (False): 8 Disabled Vehicles: 1 Fire Calls/electrical/power lines: 9 Road Hazard: 12 Storm Damage Calls: 4

WARSAW — At 1 a.m. Thursday morning, June 23, another storm swept through KREMC service territory affecting approximately 1,500 members. High winds brought down trees, downing power lines and breaking poles. As of 6:45 a.m., crews had restored service to 1,100 members. KREMC will continue to work toward restoring service to the remaining 400 members, currently without power, …read more.

WARSAW — Leon Gene Warner, 53, 558 Circle Drive, Warsaw, was arrested, Wednesday, June 22, on a level 4 felony of child molesting. On June 20, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Officer James Smith responded to a subject threatening to commit suicide with a handgun. When Smith went to the residence the door was answered by Warner, …read more.

[weaver_youtube mBBLSkUTVeM rel=0]   SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation purchased what has been known as the Searfoss Family Homestead in February; it is now known as WACF Between-The-Lakes. And while plans for the property are “still in the planning stages,” the first step in reutilization of the property took place Wednesday afternoon. Dan …read more.

WARSAW — Extensive discussion was held on a proposal to revitalize underutilized alleys in the city Monday, June 20, at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. The presentation was given by Jeremy Skinner, city planner, and David Gustafson, owner of Urban Retrend. No action was taken. “It is an opportunity for improvements to the downtown, increase …read more.

[weaver_youtube 7Vn4tKho_Vo rel=0]   SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, celebrating its 25th year, has created a video telling its story and its dedication to preserving clean water in the Wawasee area watershed. Viewers can follow the flow of the water through the lakes and wetlands in this watershed. Additionally the video  promotes understanding …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — With tornado watches and at least one warning issued last evening, Wednesday, June 22, the National Weather Service says it will be a while before any confirmations can be made. According to Mark Steinwedel, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, while radar picked up rotation in the southern part of the county, a careful assessment …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A Tornado Warning has been issued until 12:30 a.m. for Southeastern Kosciusko County, Southwestern Whitley County and Northern Wabash County. At midnight, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Akron, nine miles south of Winona Lake. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued until midnight for Kosciusko County. At 10:56 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Wakarusa, seven miles southeast of Mishawaka. The storm is moving southeast at 25 mph. The storm is expected to reach Nappanee and New Paris around 11:25 p.m., Milford around 11:35 p.m., Syracuse …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service has declared a Tornado Watch for Kosciusko County until 5 a.m. Thursday morning. A tornado watch means that tornadoes are possible in the area. Be ready to move to a safe area in your house and discuss emergency plans with your family. Additional Indiana counties under the watch …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Little Cutie contestants displayed their grandeur during the Cutie Parade as part of the 2016 North Webster Mermaid Festival, Wednesday, June 22. The rain did not wash away any smiles, as the kids waved to the crowd gathered on the sides of Main Street in North Webster. There was a total of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — While Kosciusko County and surrounding counties remain under a hazardous weather outlook, areas to the west are beginning to see an increase in severe weather risk. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for several counties along the western edge of Indiana, including Benton, Newton, Jasper, Porter and Lake counties. This will …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — To assist landowners with pollinator plantings, an early-evening workshop is set for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at Koinonia Nature Preserve, 6170 S 650 E, Pierceton. This workshop will focus on how to start with a pollinator planting and will cover site selection, site preparation, and species selection. A follow-up workshop is being …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Michiana Area Council of Governments has a plan and wants to make sure all those interested are involved. Wednesday evening, June 22, MACOG representatives held an open house event at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, inviting government officials, cyclist groups and area residents to find out the latest in the Active Transportation Plan. …read more.

WARSAW — Throughout the summer, many people will be casting into one of Kosciusko County’s many lakes. For some that will entail spin casting; others, however, will be casting weighted lines and delving into the peaceful concentration fly fishing provides.

SYRACUSE — Ever want to go all out decorating for Christmas, but the weather was just too cold? Here’s your chance to decorate until your heart’s content by entering the 2016 Wawasee Flotilla’s “Christmas In July” parade. The Flotilla will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, and is celebrating its 55th parade. What are …read more.

[weaver_youtube IjbMN6mHb0M rel=0] NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana is predicting severe storms for this evening with a possibility of what meteorologists are calling, “significant tornadoes” south of U.S. 30. Aside from the possibility of tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, hailstones measuring up to 1 inch in diameter and flooding could all occur with …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY — The Noble County Sheriff’s Department, Allen County Drug Task Force and DEA executed multiple search warrants in the towns of Kimmell and Cromwell, around 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 21. The search warrants were the result of more than six weeks of undercover investigation. As a result of the search warrants a substantial …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — As Indiana nears its 200th “birthday,” the Kosciusko County Bicentennial Committee is asking local residents to consider volunteering at a festival booth or the day of the Bicentennial Torch Relay, set for Thursday, Sept. 29. Groups, families, individuals, service clubs, organizations, businesses and anyone interested in helping facilitate Kosciusko County’s celebration of Indiana’s …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Eel River at North Manchester, affecting Kosciusko, Whitley, Cass, Miami and Wabash Counties. Rainfall this evening is expected to cause the Eel River at North Manchester to rise above flood stage. The flood stage for the Eel River is 9 feet. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Lions Club is ably assisted by North Webster Lioness Club in putting on the Mermaid Festival annually. This is the festival’s 71st year in existence with the 2016 theme being Indiana Bicentennial: Celebrating Indiana. The Lionesss Club heads up the Cutie Queen and King Contest under the leadership of Alyssa …read more.

WARSAW — A new food program is beginning to take root among the members of the Warsaw Community Grace Brethren Church. Called Love In Action, the food program intends to offer a free meal to those without the money to feed themselves in Central Park at noon every third Wednesday of the month until September. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — This year, Indiana’s 200th is celebrated in all parts of the state. The 2016 North Webster Mermaid Festival is not an exception. The 71st annual festival’s theme this summer is Indiana Bicentennial, Celebrating Indiana. Today, Wednesday, June 22, is the first day of the festival with food and merchant vendors to fill …read more.

WARSAW — After weeks of hard work, a group of Kosciusko County teens will present their very own films to the community. A red carpet film premiere will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 24 at the Kosciusko Community Foundation, 102 East Market St., Warsaw. Kosciusko Cares provided a free Summer Film Camp for area teens ages 14-18. …read more.

WARSAW — At the Tuesday, June 21, meeting of the Warsaw Parks And Recreation Board, Rich Haddad, a representative of K21 Health Foundation, presented a proposal for the creation of an ice skating rink in one of the Warsaw parks. “I think in northern Indiana one of our challenges is how we stay fit when …read more.

SYRACUSE — Jeffrey Allen Adkins, 24, 205 E. Pearl St., Syracuse, is being charged with a level 5 felony of intimidation with a deadly weapon; battery with moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony and carrying a handgun without a license, a class A misdemeanor. Warsaw Police Officer Jason Dobbins responded to a call of …read more.