WARSAW — Ben Isaiah Hickman, 21, 3433 Chelmsford Place, Fort Wayne, is charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor and a class C misdemeanor of possession of paraphernalia. On Saturday, June 11, Warsaw City Police Officer Gordon Allen and Capt. Joel Beam made contact …read more.

SYRACUSE — Larry Martindale was sworn in as the new councilman representing Ward 4 during the Syracuse Town Council’s meeting Tuesday night, June 21. The council, with council President Larry Siegel absent, quickly got down to business by approving a fiscal plan provided by London Witte for annexing the industrial park into the town. Town …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Rob Parker, President & CEO, of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed his first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the University of Wisconsin …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A second payment on the state mandated sewer treatment upgrades was approved by the North Webster Town Council at its monthly meeting, Tuesday, June 21, at the North Webster Community Center. General contractor for the project, Crosby Construction, Fort Wayne, will receive $81,468 since the council approved the request. Triad Associates Jeremy …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Josh Mohr has been named the new athletic director at Whitko High School.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks And Recreation Department board discussed the results of a two-month survey that was released in order to help give the next Five Year Plan a community designed direction. The results were presented by Pat Brown of Sitescapes Inc., a company that has worked with the Parks department in the past …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council is considering amending the peddler permit at the request of Police Chief Jim Layne. Layne explained during the council’s regular council meeting Tuesday night, June 21, that businesses such as Nelson’s and food trucks would need a peddler permit. Those selling food items would pay a higher fee than …read more.

WARSAW — Stephen Blaine Vancuren, 53, 723 S. Union St., Warsaw, was awoken by the sound of heavy machinery and decided to make it stop by shooting a 20-gauge shotgun in the general area of the noise. Warsaw Police Officer Ryan Petty responded to a call in a wooded area of Warsaw. When Petty arrived he …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council met last night, Tuesday, June 21, to discuss streets, reconstruction and resolutions/ordinances. A resolution in support of the city of Warsaw Stellar designation was presented at last night’s council meeting. The resolution states the town of Winona Lake will support the City of Warsaw in its plans …read more.

WARSAW — Damen Kane Lowery, 19, 1160 N. Arbutus Trail, Warsaw, has been charged with a level 5 felony of child solicitation and inappropriate communication with a child, a class A misdemeanor. This month [June] Officer Shane Bucher, of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, investigated a case of child exploitation that happened between May 29-31. …read more.

GOSHEN — A 3-year-old child was struck by a car driven by Brenda Miller, 36, Bourbon, in an collision at 4:47 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Officers report Miller was traveling southwest on SR 119, west of CR 13, in a 2008 Ford Expedition, when 3-year-old Colette Stump, ran out into the roadway. …read more.

GOSHEN — This morning at 12:28 a.m. an officer with the Goshen Police Department initiated a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Elkhart Road (near US 33 and Riverside). Upon approaching the driver’s window the officer observed, worn on the driver, a vest with multiple wires extending from it. The driver made comments alerting …read more.

BY MAYOR JOE THALLEMER WARSAW — The City of Warsaw experienced a record rainfall on Monday that is seen only once every 500 years that resulted in widespread flash flooding. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration data indicates that Warsaw experienced 3.74 inches of rain (measured at the Warsaw Airport) in a 60-minute period Monday afternoon. The …read more.

LEESBURG — The public is welcome to attend The Watershed Foundation reception at Tippy Creek Winery, from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, June 30. Learn more about area lakes and TWF’s approach to solving water quality challenges and how to make a difference. Appetizers and a wine tasting will be provided. Dress is casual. Tippy Creek Winery …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Firefighters from several area departments will exhibit their strength, agility and stamina during the Firefighters Challenge event Thursday, June 23, at the Mermaid Festival in North Webster. The individual competitors will commence vying for cash prizes at 7:30 p.m. “rain or shine,” according to Kevin Gunkle, a firefighter with the North Webster …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The annual Mermaid Festival Cutie Parade will be held on Wednesday, June 22, with the rain date being Thursday, June 23. The parade and festival theme for 2016 is Indiana Bicentennial. The scholarship money for the winners of the first through fourth place winners of the three different categories is provided by …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — If DNR plans move forward, Shriner Lake, north of Columbia City, could be stocked with 1,200 walleye fingerlings this fall.  The walleyes will measure six to eight inches long and will be skimmed from a stocking of 6,690 walleyes at Sylvan Lake in Noble County. If successful, the transfer could be permanent. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Anderson Amusements will once again provide midway entertainment for kids of all ages at this year’s 71st annual Mermaid Festival. On Wednesday, June 22, through Friday, June 24, the midway will be open 5-10 p.m. The midway will be open from 1-10 p.m. Saturday, June 25. If you’re looking for a bargain, …read more.

The 2016 North Webster Mermaid Festival’s theme will be “Indiana Bicentennial, Celebrating Indiana.” Little tie-ins to the bicentennial will appear through the festival’s run, June 22-25. The most notable use of the theme will be during the cutie parade, which occurs at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. Participants will be embracing the theme while crafting …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC linemen see the light at the end of the tunnel. After working through the night last night and all day today, KREMC crews have successfully restored power to nearly all members. Currently 22 meters remain without power. “We are aware of the cause of these outages and hope to have power …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner Oakwood Resort announced their inaugural car show will be hosted on the beautiful grounds of the 27-acre resort. In conjunction with the Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation, the event will serve as a fundraiser to continue the walking trails around Lake Wawasee, Indiana’s largest natural lake. The event will …read more.

CHICAGO — With a threatening Wednesday forecast for most of the Great Lakes region that includes severe storms, heavy rains, strong winds and the possibility of tornadoes, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency Region V encourages everyone to be prepared. “Summer has begun and, with it, the heightened risk of severe …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Head Start has announced it has openings in their preschool program for the coming school year and is accepting applications. Head Start is a federally funded, income-based preschool program for children 3-5 years of age. Families must apply to determine if they qualify. Classrooms for the new 2016-17 school year are in Claypool, …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — Yesterday’s storms may have blown over, but that does not mean Kosciusko County and the surrounding area is in the clear just yet. The National Weather Service is predicting more severe weather moving into Kosciusko County and the surrounding area tomorrow, Wednesday, June 22. While the risk is classified as “moderate,” NOAA’s Storm Prediction …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host a free concert at the Central Park Plaza at 7 p.m. Friday, June 24. Don’t miss out on The Lemon Brothers for some country, modern and classic rock tunes! The band starts playing at 7 p.m. and will play until 8:30 p.m. Bring …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Highway Department has announced the following roads will be closed due to flooding: CR 625W between Summy Road and CR 800N Summy Road between CR 500W and CR 600W Waco Drive between CR 650E and Ideal Beach Drive CR 500N between CR 200W and Cr 300W CR 250E between CR 1100N …read more.

CROMWELL — Taking priority at Monday night’s regular monthly meeting of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board of trustees was an outdated rate and use ordinance. Beginning at 7 p.m. at the Cromwell office, board members met to discuss and officiate the first reading of the new ordinance. The board muddled through the necessary …read more.

SYRACUSE — Fond memories and laughter were the order of the evening at the 107th annual Syracuse High School alumni banquet, held Saturday, June 18, at the Syracuse Community Center. More than 100 attendees chatted and enjoyed a baked chicken and barbecued roast beef buffet to the nostalgic strains of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, The …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host the Big Trick Competition for skaters from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Mantis Skate Park, 400 Little League Drive. Cost is $5 to enter the competition and there are many prizes available. Registration will begin at noon, with the competition starting promptly at 1 …read more.

WARSAW — Trash and recycling questions were once again brought before the Warsaw Common Council Monday evening, June 20. Annie Zartman and Anne Bonowitz presented the questions to the council. Zartman questioned i f apartment complexes of five or more units could get recycling bins, if recycling could be picked up weekly instead of every …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Eli Lilly trail widening project will start Monday, July 11, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard at the Monday, June 20, meeting. The project is expected to take six to eight weeks. Pulver Asphalt and Paving will do a directional boring and cut and pour curb. Letters will be sent to homeowners this …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Communication Center has released data from storms that moved through the area yesterday, Monday, June 20. The following were reported: 10 false alarms 10 personal injury crashes Three property-damage crashes 13 disabled vehicles 12 road hazards 11 storm damage calls Five calls about power lines on fire The storms arrived …read more.

By 1st Sergeant Chad Hill Public Relations Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department WARSAW — Two men were seriously injured Monday afternoon after their vehicle struck a house. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies and emergency personnel responded at approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday to the 3900 block of CR 150W after a 911 report of a vehicle that had …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of Trustees held a very brief regular meeting Monday evening, June 20. Board member Jay Baumgartner was recognized for achieving level one of the Indiana School Board Association’s Certification Awards Program. There are four levels in all, with level four, or master level, being the highest. Recipients accumulate points by …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council met tonight at 7 p.m., Monday, June 20, and discussed trash pickup ordinances in the context of people opting out of the service. A resident and avid recycler who lives just outside the Claypool town limits brought the issue of $9 trash pickup cost that she did not use …read more.

MILFORD — A storm with straight line winds reaching 45 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour, with localized wet microbursts caused damage throughout the Milford and Syracuse areas. National Weather Service officials are stating localized wet microbursts could have contained up to 70 mile per hour winds. At this time they have no …read more.

WARSAW — The American Legion is operating a fundraiser which will benefit one lucky supporter and one lucky teacher in Kosciusko County. “What we have going on right now here at the American Legion, we have a drawing that’s open to the public. We’re selling 200 pencils that are each individually numbered. they are $5 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Reports of storm damage are coming in from around the county as the storm dies down. These particular images are from Trusdell Avenue, Syracuse. All three of these houses are right after each other on the same street. Homeowners are suspecting a tornado may have gone through the area. Send Ink Free News …read more.

SYRACUSE — Hidden treasures might be the theme for the 2016 Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club Garden Walk. Featuring four Syracuse and Milford homes and the restored prairie at Camp Mack on Waubee Lake, the walk will delight and surprise gardening and native plant fans alike. It will be 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, June 25.  Tickets are $10 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko REMC is aware that power is out for at least 2,500 members. Crews have already been dispatched to take care of the issue. High winds, lightening and fallen trees are the culprits of the outage. Sit tight and stay away from any downed lines.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 4:30 p.m. today, Monday, June 20, for Whitley County, Noble County and Kosciusko County. At 3:52 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located near Syracuse moving southeast at 30 mph. The storm contains 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size …read more.

By John E. Hart Hoosier Lakes Radio Club Public Information Officer WARSAW — Field day for the Hoosier Lake Radio Club will be held on June 25 and 26. The purpose of this event is training for radio operators and a demonstration of emergency preparedness in radio communications. In cases crisis or emergencies, a reliable backup …read more.

WARSAW — Crews are responding to an accident of a vehicle into a residence, located at 3909 North CR 150W, Warsaw. There’s a report of a gas leak and NIPSCO has been called. Two have been transported by Lutheran.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Department of Code Enforcement has postponed a meeting pending code compliance by the new owner following a brief hearing this afternoon, Monday, June 20. The city of Warsaw earlier filed a demolition order for a property at 1017 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, which is not up to city …read more.

BY TIM DOMBROSKY Warsaw Assistant City Planner Winona Lake roundabout that will improve safety and traffic flow WINONA LAKE — The Town of Winona Lake has planned to improve the intersection of Winona Ave, Argonne Road, Kings Highway and Park Avenue. This intersection is the physical intersection of Warsaw and Winona Lake and welcomes visitors …read more.

[weaver_youtube jA2rl7b_5X8 rel=0]   SYRACUSE — The experience of a family whose child has been diagnosed with cancer didn’t leave many with dry eyes. Additionally, the family shared what the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County has done for them at the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County Cocktails for Cancer. The event was held …read more.

BOURBON — An attempted traffic stop resulted in a police chase through four counties and speeds over 100 miles per hour. The driver, Daniel R. Nifong, Plymouth, was taken into custody and charged with resisting law enforcement, forgery for having a homemade paper license plate and driving while suspended with a prior conviction. He was …read more.

ROCHESTER — Fulton County 911 dispatched a personal injury accident at the intersection of US 31 and CR 450N in which two passengers in a vehicle were thrown from the vehicle. Injuries were reported as non-life threatening. The call was received at approximately 2:55 p.m. Friday, June 17. Preliminary investigation revealed at 2005 Ford truck …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — On Saturday, June 18, the Kosciusko County Community Fair held its annual Miss Kosciusko County Fair Queen and Miss Teen Kosciusko County Fair Queen Pageant. Four different Kosciusko County women competed for the titles. The queens were selected based how they scored through the different activities of the evening. Before the pageant, each contestant …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a hazardous weather outlook today, Monday, June 20, for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. Heat indices are expected to reach into the low- to mid-90s range. Scattered, isolated thunderstorms could develop after 2 p.m. and some could be strong or severe. Click here for …read more.

WARSAW — This morning, June 20, Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer met with local business owners at the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce to discuss the recent stellar nomination. Thallemer started the presentation by giving a brief overview of the projects and how each of them would impact the community. “Our Stellar initiative is essentially connecting Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools invites kids to “Blast Into Space” this summer with “Journey Through the Cosmos,” a space-themed summer enrichment camp for kids having completed kindergarten through third-grade. Participants will study the planets and the moon and will learn the latest NASA information about dwarf planet Pluto through the “Science on a Sphere” exhibit. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Nehemia Gordon, a Dead Sea Scrolls scholar, brought a lively, interactive program that highlighted biblical translation June 19 to Epworth Forest Conference Center. He also noted throughout the presentation the importance that Jewish tradition and history plays in translating biblical texts. A Karaite Jew, Gordon stated at the beginning of the presentation that he believes strictly in the Old Testament; however, he added later, “I’m not here to convert you. I am here to empower you with information.”

 NOBLESVILLE— Heart, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Cheap Trick will be performing at the Klipsch Music Center,located at 12880 East 146 Street, at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 17. Three of rock music’s most iconic bands, Heart, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Cheap Trick, will hit the road together this summer on The Rock Hall …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Jazz Fest capped a wonderful day of activity in the Village of Winona with a concert Saturday night.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Exotic Car Show attracted crowds of interested residents from both Winona Lake and the Warsaw area on Saturday, June 18. Dozens of shiny cars of red, black, yellow and blue lined East Canal Street. New and restored cars wowed and intrigued attendees at almost every step. Behind the attendee’s …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — At approximately 4:36 p.m. Saturday, June 18, the Pierceton Fire Department and Lutheran EMS were called out to a one vehicle accident on 5900 Monroe Drive, Warsaw. Police on the scene said that the driver hit a bump on the dirt road while going too fast, and fishtailed into a nearby tree, …read more.

MILFORD — Today, June 18, marked the first day for the Northern Indiana Dairy Trail, which celebrates not only the Indiana’s dairy industry and Dairy Month, but the bicentennial. The trail features 12 host farms, which are located throughout Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Noble and St. Joseph counties. Today in Kosciusko County, the public was …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake Days Parade featured a variety of categories of marchers, vehicles and clubs Saturday, June 18. Kosciusko County town police and fire department vehicles led the parade on Main Street. This year, the theme of the parade was “Hail to the Red, White and Blue.” Following the police and fire department …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show ended Friday, June 17, with many people taking home an award. The following were awarded: Best of Show – Wayne and Jo Ann Hansen, Wabash, 1956 Chevy 1500 Truck The following three trophies were chosen by the organization listed: Lions Club Trophy – Rick …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Mermaid Festival Cutie Contest is once again scheduled to search for Cutie royalty and their court to give educational scholarship winnings. Since 1950, the North Webster Mermaid Festival Cutie Contest has recognized children for their ability to charm. The very first Cutie King and Queen were Jack Rhoades and Kay Kruger, …read more.

WARSAW — Jack Russel’s Great White took the stage at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 17 to a large, cheering crowd at Glover Pavilion in Central Park. The crowd contained fans new and old, from as far away as Crown Point, all of them gathered and ready to enjoy some classic 80s rock. “We never stopped listening …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Purdue Club of Kosciusko County are pleased to announce the 2016 recipients of the Purdue Scholars of Kosciusko County Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to Kosciusko County residents who are in their Junior or Senior year at Purdue University who demonstrate work ethic and academic success, and who participate in …read more.

BY 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Office, Kosciusko County FACT Team ATWOOD — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a vehicular traffic fatality that occurred this evening near Atwood. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency responded today at 7:32 p.m. to the intersection of U.S. 30 and CR 800W, in regards to a 911 …read more.

SYRACUSE — 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 Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum concerns itself with the history and prehistory of Syracuse, Lake …read more.

ELKHART — Music lovers will have an opportunity to see two of the musicians of this year’s Elkhart Jazz Festival perform as part of First Presbyterian Church’s Annual Jazz Sunday Worship Service. The worship service takes place at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 26, at 200 East Beardsley Avenue in Elkhart. Renowned jazz clarinetist Dave Bennett …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Kosciusko Kettleheads invite anyone age 21 and older to sample and vote on a variety of unique brews at the sixth annual Homebrew Fest. Set for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Cerulean Gardens, Winona Lake, the event will feature more than 40 home-brewed craft beers, all in one location. The …read more.

By 1st Sgt. Chad Hill Public Information Office Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. Team Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Warsaw man this morning near Claypool. Kosciusko County Sheriffs’ Deputies and emergency personnel responded this morning at 8:52 a.m. to a report of a vehicular crash at the …read more.

WARSAW — July’s First Friday location will be moved, following approval by Warsaw Board of Works today Friday, June 17. Normally held at Center and Buffalo streets, downtown Warsaw, the event will be moved to East Market Street, between Park Avenue and the alley west of Wood Street July 1.

WARSAW — Brandon R. L. Goins, 30, 107 N. River Road, North Manchester, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony; false informing, a class B misdemeanor; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. On June 7, …read more.

LEESBURG — Johnny Gomez,  49, 340 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, was booked for public indecency – nudity with the intent to arouse on June 16. According to court documents, Gomez, who is employed as a security officer at Whispering Pines Trailer Park, exposed himself while at least 14 children were present. Around 9:10 p.m. on …read more.

WARSAW — The new Poss-ABILITIES showcase encourages the involvement of youth with special needs and their families in the 4-H program and makes an interactive livestock experience “possible” for youth of all “abilities.” The Kosciusko County 4-H Poss-ABILITIES club and showcase serves as a medium for children with special needs to try out the 4-H …read more.

BY TIM DOMBROSKY Warsaw Assistant City Planner WARSAW —If selected as a Stellar Community, one of Warsaw’s Stellar plans would be to create a buffer that protects homes from some of the impacts of existing industries. The early industries of Warsaw helped build strong neighborhoods. Having jobs close to homes is not a new idea. As …read more.

BOURBON — Triton Elementary School was recently awarded a robotics grant from the TechPoint Foundation for Youth. The grant will allow the school school to receive a free VEX IQ Robotics kit and to train one teacher to become a robotics educator. Triton has selected fourth-grade teacher Jenny Mevis, who applied for and was awarded the grant.

WARSAW — Kevin L. Howard, 23, 2441 West CR 250S, Warsaw, was taken into custody Thursday, June 16, and is being charged with a level 6 felony of battery with a child under 16 present and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officer, Rick Oliver responded to a domestic disturbance …read more.

WARSAW — Susanne Elizabeth Kintzel, 47, 320 N. Washington St., Warsaw, was arrested for sale of puppies and kittens younger than eight weeks old. Kintzel is also being charged on two counts of unlawful sale of wild animals, nests or eggs (valued at $500 but less than $5,000), both a level 6 felony. Agents from the …read more.

SYRACUSE — The sole item of business at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals was approved Thursday, June 16. Firstlight Enterprises’ petition for a variance is to allow a commercial addition from a north alley and from a south property line. The property is located at 703 N. Huntington St. The …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Crews are responding to an accident at County Farm Road and CR 600S. At this time, four people are believed to be injured and at least three are believed to be critical. Lutheran and Samaritan helicopters are on the scene. An official report has not been released, however officers at the scene believe a vehicle was …read more.

BOURBON — Bourbon Police Officer Matthew Geiger made two traffic stops recently, resulting in the arrest of a Walkerton woman and a Warsaw man.

KOSCIUSKO — Police have arrested a Warsaw resident on preliminary charges of dealing methamphetamine, a level 4 felony and possession of meth, a level 6 felony. Charges were filed June 13, against Jack Reice Bryer, 24, 920 Anchorage Road, Warsaw. According to court documents around May 9, Bryer sold around 1 gram of meth, worth $120, to an …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The Fort Wayne TinCaps are hosting a special promotion to celebrate its three-millionth fan, with the potential to win $3,000,000.

KOSCIUSKO — Police have arrested a Syracuse resident on preliminary charges of dealing methamphetamine, a level 5 felony and possession of meth, a level 6 felony. Charges were filed June 7, against Whitney Lee Patterson, 29, 804 N. Mill St., Syracuse. According to court documents around April 28, Patterson sold a plastic quarter bag containing a substance that …read more.

WARSAW — One driver was transported to the hospital following a semi vs. car accident. At approximately 7:54 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, Homer Noel, 42, Culp Lake Road, Cedartown, GA, was traveling east in a semi on U.S. 30. Brooke Edwards, 44, Bashor Road, Goshen, was also traveling east on U.S. 30, but in the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Sublime With Rome will be performing at the lawn of the Farm Bureau Insurance building, 801 W Washington Street, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16. They will be performing along side special guests Dirty Heads, Tribal Seeds, and Bleeker. Sublime with Rome will surely have a set list packed with the groups iconic …read more.

WARSAW — It is with heavy hearts, the Warsaw Police Department announces the death of retired police K-9, Buddy. Buddy, a Belgian Malinois, was born April 11, 2004, and trained in Europe by Vohne Liche Kennels. He joined the Warsaw Police Department on June 5, 2006, and was single handedly responsible for saving the lives …read more.

WARSAW — The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Zimmer Biomet of breaching a deferred prosecution deal from 2012. According to a status report on complianceweek.com, dated June 6, Biomet entered into the agreement with the Department of Justice on March 26, 2012. This agreement pertained to roughly $1.5 million in bribes the Warsaw-based company allegedly agreed …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Below is a listing of Vacation Bible Schools being offered in Kosciusko County. Some VBS programs in the community have already occurred, but there are still many to participate in for the rest of the summer. Milford Wawasee Community Bible Church: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  June 20-23 The theme is, “Wawasee Kids …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital employees recently hosted a book fair to help support Joe’s Kids. Employees donated $1,000 to Joe’s Kids through proceeds from the book fair. Joe’s Kids is a nonprofit clinic in Warsaw, Indiana that provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy to special kids with special needs in Kosciusko County and the surrounding …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the nation’s oldest symphonic choruses, a choir typically associated with a given community’s symphony orchestra, The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir marks its 80th anniversary season in 2016/17 with a stellar lineup of concerts shaped around the Choir’s longtime dedication to collaboration. Featured collaborative partners for the 80 Anniversary Season include: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra – The …read more.

WARSAW — With June only halfway over, the Warsaw Community Schools’ summer food service program is already seeing a larger attendance than in years past. While attendance can depend on factors like weather and other activities going on at the same time, according to WCS Assistant Director of Food Services Stacie Light, this has not seemed to deter …read more.

NOBLESVILLE — Steely Dan and Steve Winwood will be performing at Klipsch Music Center, located at 12880 East 146 Street, at 7 p.m. Friday, July 15. Led by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, Steely Dan has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and helped define the soundtrack of the 1970s with hits such as …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Wastewater Utility announces it has been having technical difficulties with its phone number for calls concerning sewer line problems. According to Glenda Moser, administrative assistant for the City of Warsaw Wastewater Utility, Century Link has informed the city it will be seven to 10 days before the issue is dealt …read more.

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener Several years ago good friend, former teacher and motivational speaker, Vernon Zurcher, 1929-1997, prepared and presented a slide presentation “Plants are like People.” I have remembered many of his illustrations and think of them often when I am in my garden. After I became an Indiana Naturalist Master, I …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department is working hard on making this summer full of music and concerts for the community to enjoy, including the Rockin’ For Riley concert this Friday, June 17. The department has hosted a number of concerts at Center Park for years, from big name bands to less well …read more.

BY THE WARSAW POLICE DEPARTMENT WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the male subject in the photograph above. The pictured subject is of interest to the Warsaw Police Department in a case of felony criminal mischief where a significant amount of property was damaged. If you recognize the …read more.

MacAllister Machinery Company (Photo provided) WARSAW — Earlier this week, a sign appeared outside MacAllister Machinery Company Inc.’s Warsaw location declaring the federal government has pressed charges against the company for “unfair labor practices.” This statement, MacAllister Legal Counsel John Deckard said, is not entirely accurate. “When they say the federal government is prosecuting MacAllister, that’s …read more.

WARSAW — “Warsaw Community Schools is excited to provide a comprehensive summer learning program for our young people,” explained JoElla Smyth, summer school coordinator and principal of Edgewood Middle School. “We have a unique learning opportunity for students who are enrolled in kindergarten this fall, but have never attended pre-school.” Through a generous partnership with United Way, WCS …read more.

WARSAW — After a brief confiscation, “Cheesy” the stuffed rat is home with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 and is back outside McAllister Equipment. This time, the group has a sign reading, “Federal government prosecuting MacAllister Machinery Inc. for unfair labor practices.” According to Ed Maher of the IUOE Local 150, the union …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Days Festival bed race is returning for the fourth year as team Complete Fleet defends its champion title. The race begins at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18, on the east side of SR 14 in front of Lake City Bank, downtown Silver Lake. Rules are fairly simple: One person must …read more.

WARSAW — Sometimes the road a person travels on in life will take a few sharp curves. At one time in his life, Steven Kuhn wanted to become an engineer and even started toward that path while in college.