INDIANAPOLIS — The Barenaked Ladies are coming to perform at the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park, 801 W Washington Street, Indianapolis, at 7 p.m. Friday, July 8. The Barenaked Ladies Last Summer on Earth 2016 Tour coincides with the band’s upcoming album BNL Rocks Red Rocks, a live recording from the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Police have arrested a North Webster 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 Bradley R. Searfoss, 37, 325 E Madison St., North Webster. According to court documents around May 9, Searfross sold 2 grams of …read more.

By SGT. RON GALAVIZ Indiana State Police Public Information Officer – Fort Wayne Post NOBLE COUNTY — The Indiana State Police and the Noble County Sheriff Department are asking for the public’s help as they continue to work to solve a fatal hit and run crash which occurred on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Noble County …read more.

NOBLESVILLE — Luke Bryan is coming to perform at the Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville, at 7 p.m. Friday, July 8, and Saturday, July 9. Singer and songwriter Luke Bryan’s explosion onto the country music scene has made him one of the genre’s most in-demand acts. His sophomore album, “Doin’ My Thing,” peaked at number …read more.

SYRACUSE — While the weather at first threatened a soaking walk, the slight drizzle lessened and eventually ceased as about 25 walkers set off on the Next Indiana Campfires walk Thursday, June 9, along the Syracuse Lake portion of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail. The goal? To connect nature, literature and Indiana’s bicentennial.

This summer, families have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of events in Chautuaqua-Wawasee and the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. To begin the celebration of the birth of America, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Patriotic Pops Concert will enhance the evening of June 28 with patriotic music at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at …read more.

WARSAW — Three Michigan men were arrested June 13, after attempting to use cloned credit cards at a local big box chain store. Diamante Mateo Warren, 20, 16195 Ashton Ave., Detroit, Mich., Antonyo Idisa-Julius Clark, 22, 16199 Oxley Road, Southfield, Mich. and Christopher Shaquille Jones, 22, 9381 Wildemere St., Detroit, Mich., were booked into the …read more.

PIERCETON — Katie Riddle, Pierceton, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Indiana Pageant.

INDIANAPOLIS — The originally scheduled appearance of legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight for this Thursday, June 16, at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict. The newly rescheduled show date is Friday, October 7. All current ticket holders are encouraged to hold on to their …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council met last night, Tuesday, June 14, and was presented a bench honoring a longtime Etna Green Firefighter. High School Junior and Girl Scout Morgan Ousley, of troop 10068, made a plastic bench in honor of her great-grandfather, Claude “Red” Davis, who had been a volunteer firefighter for …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL During the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan took Indiana by storm. Ninety years later, Hoosiers still struggle to grasp why. The secretive brotherhood launched its Indiana recruitment efforts in Evansville in 1920. Within four years, Hoosier Klansmen numbered 250,000 and represented every corner of the state. “Members included ministers, mayors, shopkeepers and …read more.

GOSHEN — Kick off summer right with an evening music festival on the Goshen Brewing Company lawn, presented by Ignition Music Garage. The Main Squeeze has sold out Ignition twice, and both Bonnie Bishop and James & The Drifters are considered favorites among the Ignition crowd. This is the first time Ignition has presented The …read more.

By Christopher D. Sailors Fulton County Sheriff Rochester — At 12:12 a.m. on June 15, emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of US 31 northbound lane and Fulton County Road 350 South for a semi-tractor trailer rollover.  Preliminary investigation shows the semi-tractor and trailer driven by Juan Cornejo, 46, Lafayette, was traveling northbound on US 31 and …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 expand Krebs Trailhead Park. One of the most valuable and unique resources of our parks system is our neighborhood parks. The most recent addition to the parks system is Krebs Trailhead Park. This …read more.

MILFORD — Dean E. Baker, 71, East CR 1250N, Milford, was not injured after his 2006 Chevrolet mini van was broadsided, then headed toward a pond and flipped on its side at the pond’s edge. The accident occurred at 12:22 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at East CR 1300N and North CR 300E, Milford. Justin S. …read more.

SYRACUSE — A truck parked along the street, allegedly slipped into gear and rolled into the house at 1039 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. The property damage accident was reported at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday, June 14. Claude Johnson, 52, EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw, told Syracuse Police he parked the vehicle in front of 1024 N. Huntington …read more.

WARSAW — Tuesday afternoon, June 14, was busy for the Warsaw Community School Board as members toured the three construction sites, then met for their regular work session. Those driving by the new Lincoln Elementary School will notice exterior block work is done. All structural steel, joists and decking are also completed. In the less …read more.

NOBLESVILLE — Slipknot will be performing at the Klipsch Music Center, 12880 East 146th Street, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13. Slipknot emerged at the tail end of the Twentieth Century and quickly established itself as the most enigmatic, provocative, and aggressive collective of the modern era. 1999’s Slipknot stands as a true milestone, named …read more.

SYRACUSE — At this month’s Syracuse Park Board meeting, Monday, June 13, Tyler McLead, program coordinator, reported the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum had a busy month. The Syracuse Elementary kindergarten and fourth grade classes visited the museum.

SYRACUSE — Approximately 35 Jensen automobiles and 65 individuals gathered at Oakwood Resort Wednesday through Sunday, June 8-12, for the Jensen East 2016 Crossroads of America Tour. Stephen and Michele Luckett, Chicago, were hosts for this year’s event. The majority of the Jensens were Jensen-Healey automobiles but there were “a couple rare ones,” said Stephen …read more.

SYRACUSE — With state funding tighter in recent years, grants are dearly welcomed by public schools. DEKKO Foundation has been generous in awarding grants to Wawasee schools in the past and the trend continues.

Tonight’s, June 15, Republican Caucus for a new Syracuse Town Council member will be a formality as only Larry Martindale sought the seat vacated by Brian Wood last month. Martindale said he thought someone should “represent our area that cared for the town.” Ward 4 covers the majority of the west side of Syracuse. “I …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire and Warsaw Police responded to a semi tractor vs car traffic accident at Meijer Drive and US 30. The accident occurred around 7:55 a.m. Lutheran EMS transported one person from the scene.

SYRACUSE — Longtime Wawasee school board member George Gilbert said he will be resigning effective with the next regular monthly meeting of the board July 12. The intended resignation was announced at the regular monthly meeting of the school board Tuesday evening, June 14, in Syracuse.

WARSAW — Members of the Warsaw Board of Aviation Commissioners for the Warsaw Municipal Airport met on Tuesday, June 14, and discussed the budget and fuel purchases, as well as other small issues of the month. According to Nick King, the airport manager of Warsaw Municipal Airport, the budget for the past month has been …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Exotic car fans rejoice, Dream Makers Automotive and The Village at Winona Lake are partnering together to bring an exotics only car show to the area. The car show will take place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. this Saturday, June 18 at Canal Street in Winona Lake. “Winona is known for its …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley Middle School will begin a non-traditional one-to-one technology initiative starting in August of the upcoming 2016-17 school year.  Students will be assigned a 2016 Dell Education Series Laptop with Windows 10 operating system. The technology initiative will be non-traditional because the laptops will remain at school. Students will check their device out …read more.

WARSAW — Keith Thibodeaux, the drummer in Christian rock’n’ roll band David and the Giants, is coming to perform at Touch Of Life Church, 2339 West Old Road 30, at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 19. The band, which began its career in 1964, began to experience their most commercially successful in 1969 with the arrival …read more.

WARSAW — Paul and Carly Morales launched Not Easily Broken Ministries in April. The organization offers support to couples during all phases of their relationship such as engagement, marriage and family life. Not Easily Broken Ministries is built around the idea of Ecclesiastes 4:12b, a passage of Scripture often applied to marriages – “A cord of …read more.

WARSAW — The court is taking no action on a letter filed by Brandon T. Woody asking for release on his own recognizance in relation to the murder charges against him. The chronological case summary in this matter shows a letter sent by Woody to the court was filed May 10, requesting his release on …read more.

NAPPANEE — A Nappanee woman was taken to Bremen Hospital following a rear-end accident on SR 19, north of West CR 1050N. The accident was at 3:13 p.m. Wednesday, June 8. Donna L. Hunsberger, 47, Meadows, Nappanee, complained of pain to the neck. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Officer Rick Shepherd reported Jeffery T. Short, 39, North …read more.

RUSHVILLE — Indianapolis band Southern Country, with special guest Brian Keith Wallen and sponsored by Custer Electric will be having a concert at the Riverside Park Amphitheatre at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 9. Southern Country is a cover band playing new country and some southern rock music but they also write and perform original songs …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ online registration portal is now open for parents of returning WCS students as well as in-district and out-of-district transfer students. To register your student online, click here. The online registration process is quick and easy and gives parents the capability to register multiple students within minutes. Though WCS recommends using the online portal …read more.

SYRACUSE — Oakwood Resort announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year.  Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a …read more.

WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning, June 14, in the Justice Building in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a petition for Randy and Lisa Rinker.

MILFORD — Milford Redevelopment Commission met Monday, June 13, at town hall. Among the motions passed was one to set aside $2,500 for scholarships. With 11 new projects and 850 new manufacturing jobs paying $18.26 per hour in the works, Kosciusko County is in dire need of skilled labor. Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation is partnering …read more.

MILFORD — In a three hour session dealing mainly with utilities issues, Milford’s town council also tackled a wide range of issues from possibly closing a railroad crossing to tagging dogs. The following are agenda items addressed at the monthly public meeting held Monday evening, June 13. • The council will allow Tom and John …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council is currently wrestling with how to bring its ailing utilities into compliance with new regulations by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. A preliminary report, presented at the monthly public meeting June 13, by Ryan Brown of Wessler Engineering, puts the cost of compliance at more than $1,200,000. IDEM’s regulations …read more.

WARSAW — Internal procedures and benefits were main topics of discussion at the June 14, meeting of the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Board. Meeting at KC Recycling Depot, the board heard an update on its ongoing search for a health benefits plan for employees. They had chosen one option but found out it would not …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, June 17, karaoke. 8 p.m to midnight Saturday, June 18, Hotline. 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 19, Gary Gerard. North Webster The Dixie 9 p.m. Saturday, June 18, Cap’n Bob. Warsaw Wagon Wheel Theatre 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 17 and 18, How to Succeed in …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioners met today, June 14, to discuss nonprofit budgets and present awards. The first award was the Phil D. Hochestetler Memorial Scholarship, which was presented by Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine and awarded to Krystal Neeley, of Etna Green. The other recipient of the scholarship was Kyle Babb, of Syracuse. Babb was not …read more.

MILFORD — No one was injured when a Chevrolet minivan and a Cadillac CTS4 collided at CR 300E and CR 1300N. The accident occurred at approximately 12:23 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 14. Following the collision the mini van rolled and was partially hanging over a private pond. Lutheran EMS, Milford Fire Department and Kosciusko County …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse Fire Department responded to a truck that crashed into a house at 1039 North Huntington Street in Syracuse. Nipsco was called to the scene and promptly took care of a gas leak that was created by the crash. The truck was removed by Stuckman’s and the area is now clear. According to …read more.

SYRACUSE — An accident on Harkless Drive last Thursday, June 9, caused a power outage in Syracuse that lasted a good portion of the day. At approximately 6:33 a.m. Thursday, June 9, officers with the Syracuse Police Department received a call about a one-vehicle accident. They arrived to find a silver 2002 Chevrolet pickup truck, driven …read more.

NAPPANEE — Elvis Presley fans won’t want to miss “All Shook Up,” currently on stage at Amish Acre’s Round Barn Theatre in Nappanee.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Two juveniles missing on the Tippecanoe River Saturday, June 11, were found safe and reunited with parents, according to a release by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. The use of unmanned aerial vehicle systems assisted in locating the missing juveniles.

The Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday evening, June 13, passed two resolutions forming and filling a state mandated oversight committee. “State statute requires townships to nominate an oversight committee to provide checks and balances,” township attorney Andrew Grossnickle explained to the board. Grossnickle provided the board with a flow chart of responsibilities and presented …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott announced adding a certified firefighter/EMT at the territory’s fire board meeting Monday evening, June 13. “He has passed all his physical tests and has given his two weeks’ notice to his employer,” said Scott. The new hire, whose name was not given, will begin his duties June 20. The …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School FFA wants to “beef” up the school lunch menu with a little homegrown meat. Members pitched the idea to the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board of Trustees during its regular meeting Monday evening, June 13. Board members expressed enthusiastic support of the idea. The idea is to fence off …read more.

WARSAW — Vicky’s Dog Parade will be held this Saturday at the Kosciusko County Farmers Market in Downtown Warsaw.  This parade is a fundraiser for CCS Food Bank for Dogs and Cats. To participate in the parade, you may donate a can of dog or cat food. The categories include Best Trick, Most Patriotic, Owner and …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Grammy Award winner Kanye West announced Tuesday, June 14, his first major North American tour in three years and his first stop is in Indianapolis.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council had a brief meeting, last night, June 13. A resolution for an Internal Control Policy was passed. The policy is mandated by the Indiana State Board of Accounts. After June 30, the town of Pierceton must instate this policy to promote government accountability and transparency. Anyone who has access …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce members and guests were presented with a program, “The Value of Our Lakes,” by Seth Bingham at the general monthly meeting. It was held noon Monday, June 13, at the North Webster American Legion Post 253.

WARSAW — During the Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustee’s meeting on Monday, June 13, board members announced that the library will be offering temporary and non-resident library cards starting July 1. The Assistant Director, Joni Brookins, described the changes to the WCPL’s policy, saying, “We will now sell cards to non-residents and 3 …read more.

BY TIM DOMBROSKY Warsaw Assistant City Planner A cycle track through downtown Warsaw WARSAW — If selected as a Stellar Community, one of Warsaw’s Stellar plans would be to create a cycle track through downtown Warsaw that will connect the community with a world class biking and walking trail. The community has experienced amazing trail …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Trails Advisory Board has won an award for 2016 Outstanding State Recreational Trails Advisory Committee. The award is a part of the Coalition for Recreational Trails Annual Achievement Awards. The winner is chosen by the awards committee of the National Association for State Parks Directors. The TAB is composed of 15 …read more.

WARSAW — John White and Lance Perry, Warsaw, have competed in some difficult bicycle races, but none have been quite like what they are embarking on this weekend. The cyclists will join six other cyclists from the Midwest area for Race Across America, an arduous trek across the country that will take them through 12 states, …read more.

SYRACUSE — The hosting of the 33rd Annual Wawasee E-Scow Open Regatta on Lake Wawasee, June 4-5, was the perfect time to try out a registered drone. Ryan Nell and Jeff Herdrich, race enthusiasts and lake residents, were following the regatta in a pontoon and used one of their drones to video the event.

LEESBURG — Wine aficionados will no longer have to travel far to enjoy a glass of wine. Tippy Creek Winery, located at 5920 N. CR 200E, Leesburg, features wine, fermented on location, wine slushies, hard cider and pitchers of sangria. The winery also provides wine tastings and wine flights for those wanting to experience multiple flavors in …read more.

WARSAW — Two people were taken to the hospital following a three-vehicle accident. At approximately 12:44 p.m. Saturday, June 11, Randy E. Scheffer Jr., 39, South Locke Street, Nappanee, was southbound in a green 1999 Plymouth. Scheffer told police his dog had jumped into his lap, causing a moment of distraction, and he did not notice …read more.

SYRACUSE — There can be a new twist on the old phrase “if these walls could talk.” If the walls for a Lake Papakeechie home could talk, they would tell multiple stories from different eras.

WARSAW — Calvin Connolly, 19, 1404 Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail, Saturday, June 11, for aiding, inducing or causing burglary, a level 4 felony and a class A misdemeanor of theft. Warsaw Police Officer Ryan Moore responded to a burglary/theft at an apartment complex. When Moore arrived, he spoke with the …read more.

WARSAW — Brittney Michelle Lewallen, 23, 55216 Glenn Road, South Bend, was arrested Friday, June 10, for a level 6 felony of sentence enhancement theft. Warsaw Police Officer Brian Hupp responded to theft that had taken place at a Warsaw pharmacy. When Warsaw Police Officer Ryan Moore arrived, he talked to the manager of the …read more.

The Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday evening, June 13, passed two resolutions forming and filling a state mandated oversight committee. “State statute requires townships to nominate an oversight committee to provide checks and balances,” township attorney Andrew Grossnickle explained to the board. Grossnickle provided the board with a flow chart of responsibilities and presented …read more.

WARSAW — One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries Sunday, June 12, after his vehicle struck a tree. Jeffrey N. Bryant, 29, North Roosevelt Street, Warsaw, was driving a brown 2010 Chevrolet eastbound on Sheridan Street, Warsaw, when his vehicle crossed center, then left the other side of the road, running over …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Delegates at the Indiana Republican Party State Convention nominated Dr. Jennifer McCormick and Curtis Hill as candidates for superintendent of public instruction and attorney general, respectively, in the November general election. Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb was also nominated for lieutenant governor. The nominations were made Saturday, June 11. Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff …read more.

A haystack dinner and entertainment to benefit New Hope Pet Rescue will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Eagles of Syracuse, 12889 N. Kern Road, Syracuse. This benefit is to help raise money for operating fund such as medical bills, food, electric, litter and other necessitates to help homeless …read more.

[weaver_youtube Hsno3NaieRQ rel=0]   WARSAW — People were swimming, little ones were playing in the sand and fun and educational events took place all over the park. Temps reached into the upper 90s, with high humidity, Saturday, June 11, and there was even a brief downpour, but that didn’t stop the people or Northern Indiana …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran EMS, Warsaw Police and Fire Departments responded to a vehicle that ran into a tree. One person was transported by Lutheran, but according to police on scene there were no major injuries.  

MILFORD — It was a small high school and forming solid relationships with other students was quite common. During the annual Milford Alumni Banquet Saturday evening, June 11, at Milford School, many memories were shared by Milford High School graduating classes ranging from 1936 to 1968.

WARSAW — The 7th annual Lakes Festival opened at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 11, with the Northern Indiana Lakes Duck Calling Competition at Warsaw Central Park. This competition is the only one in Indiana. Duck calling competitions take place all over the country with at least one per year in every state. Contestants participate in …read more.

WARSAW — Highlights from the Inaugural Crawfish Adventure Race at the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival.

WARSAW — Lutheran EMS and Warsaw Police Department responded to a three-vehicle accident on SR 15 and CR 350N, Warsaw. According to the officer on scene, there were no injuries.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce has long been a place to go to find information about what is happening in Syracuse, including at local businesses. To further that mission, it is sprucing up its website, www.swchamber.com, to make it an easy-to-use hub to find everything happening in Syracuse.

WARSAW — The monthly meeting of the Warsaw Plan Commission, set for 7 p.m. Monday, June 13, has been cancelled due to the lack of business. The next meeting of the commission will be at 7 p.m. Monday, July 11.

Pierceton — Paragon Medical, Inc., a precision contract manufacturer supporting the global orthopaedic medical device industry, is proud to announce 25 successful years in business.  Paragon Medical was incorporated on June 14, 1991 and began designing and manufacturing a variety of polymer products.  A few short years later, the company broke into the surgical instrument …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Teegan Michael Brumbaugh, 20, East CR 300S, Albion, lost his life in an accident late Thursday on East Old Trail Road at East Hartman Road east of Columbia City. The accident occurred at 4:45 p.m.

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 Bell Aircraft Museum, located at 210 South Oak Street, Mentone, is a museum …read more.

WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer has announced that as of Monday, June 13, all brush and yard waste will now be picked up in alleys for those citizens with alleyway access.

SOUTH BEND — Ivy Tech Community College President-electwill visit the South Bend campus on June 28 as part of her statewide tour of region campuses. Ellspermann was recently appointed by Ivy Tech’s State Board of Trustees as the successor for retiring President Thomas Snyder, who will officially relinquish his position to the former state lieutenant …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 encourage investment in affordable housing within the target area and make the neighborhood a vibrant and attractive place to live and play. This program for low-to-moderate income homeowners, led by Housing Opportunities of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Barbee Lakes will have their first-ever flotilla Sunday, July 3. The event includes prize money for the three winning entries.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Join the adventure of discovery as participants travel around the county visiting festivals, parks, historic buildings and sites by using the unique passport to Kosciusko County from the Kosciusko County Historical Society in commemoration of their 50 years of preserving county history for future generations. All seventeen townships of the county contain interesting points …read more.

SYRACUSE — There is noise in the band room at Wawasee High School this summer, but not the kind generated by musical instruments. Instead, the noise is coming from the floor being leveled and other remodeling work being done in the room.

WARSAW — The proposed amendment to the wheel tax was turned down in the Kosciusko County Council meeting on Thursday, June 9. The amendment would have lowered the cost of registering trailers in the county from $40 to $15 or $25 depending on the weight of the trailer. More details on the proposed amendment can …read more.

WARSAW — Even as a child, Jim Smith knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up: a police officer. Smith said, “My mom tells me that’s all I would say I wanted to be.”

WARSAW — Zion Lion, a Caribbean steel drum band, will be performing the second concert of the Warsaw Park’s and Recreation Central Park Concert Series. The concert will start at 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 10 and is expected to last until 8:30 p.m. Zion Lion is a Kalamazoo, Michigan-based Roots Reggae band with a strong …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Detectives recently arrested a Warsaw man for allegedly burglarizing the Etna Green Mini Mart, located at 3605 North SR 19. Daricus Da-Jon Leigh Phillips, 20, Warsaw, has been preliminarily charged with felony burglary-forcible entry, along with …read more.

SYRACUSE — Three significant structures at the site of the new Syracuse Elementary School are noticeable — the main office (to include the media center and multi-purpose room), the gym and cafeteria. And due to a milder than normal winter, much of the work continues to progress ahead of schedule.

Mack Samuel Stokes WARSAW — Mack Samuel Stokes, 43, 4330 N. Old SR 15 Lot 41, Warsaw, was sentenced today for a level 5 felony of burglary. Stokes is to serve six years at the Indiana Department of Corrections, with four of those years suspended. Stokes was given jail-time credit of 680 days. As part …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw resident was taken to Warsaw Parkview Hospital after an accident on Tuesday, June 7, involving four cars. Crews responded at approximately 1:31 p.m. to the accident at the corner of Buffalo and Prairie Street. According to police reports Velma J. Craft, 51, South Lake Street, Warsaw, was driving her blue 2003 …read more.

Miguel Raymond Castro WARSAW — Miguel Raymond Castro, 22, 701 S. Robinson Lake Road, Pierceton, was sentenced today, Thursday, June 9, on a level 6 felony of theft. He is to serve 1 1/2 years in the Koscisuko County Jail, with five days jail-time credit and must pay restitution to Builder’s Mart in the amount …read more.

SYRACUSE — Karen L. Falk, 62, East Cherokee Road, Syracuse, suffered a possible shoulder injury as a result of a two-vehicle accident at 2:29 p.m. Tuesday, June 7. The accident was on South Huntington Street, east of West Pickwick Drive.

WARSAW — Every year that passes a new gadget is released; from the IPod’s of the last decade to Google Glass in 2013. With the ever changing world of technology, it can be hard for many of the organizations that serve the community to keep up. In particular, local libraries have to rise to a number …read more.

The proposed overpass to go over US 6 and CR 29 is two months into construction. For a project of this size, much work goes into the foundation, and ground excavation has been a major part of the construction thus far. This involves removing old dirt and replacing it with new ground that is stable enough for a bridge.

WARSAW — Brandon Charles Carpenter, 29, homeless, was booked into Kosciusko County Jail, Sunday, April 6, and charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony. On April 6, Officer Joseph D. Bumbaugh, of the Winona Lake Police Department, responded to a complaint of an older, white Cadillac sitting in a residential driveway. …read more.

Mitchell Patrick Hall WARSAW — Mitchell Patrick Hall, 44, 920 Anchorage Road, Warsaw, was sentenced sentenced today, Thursday, June 9, in Superior Court I for residential entry, a level 6 felony. His other charge of intimidation was dismissed. Hall will serve 2 1/2 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections, with 1 1/2 years of that sentence …read more.

PIERCETON — Lutheran EMS responded to a rollover accident at 8705 E. US 30, Pierceton. One person was transported by ambulance with unknown injuries.

WARSAW — After two and a half years of looking, All Things New, a rehabilitation program for women struggling with substance abuse, has a home in the Warsaw Area. On 23 acres of ground west of town stands a house with so many rooms, that the organization is not sure what to do with them all. …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Streets were again a major topic during the regular meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council, held Wednesday evening, June 8. Under old business, the council approved on second reading an ordinance to change Pearson Boulevard and Myrtle Glenn Road from one-way to two-way streets and to reverse the direction of Shutt Avenue from …read more.