SYRACUSE — Wawasee Middle School is holding registration for American Red Cross Summer Swim Lessons on Saturday, May 14 and Saturday, May 28 from 8 a.m. until noon. Registration may also be available at the start of each session based on openings. Parents can enter through the south side entrance near the pool. There are two …read more.

WARSAW — A much lighter agenda than normal — there were only five cases heard — marked the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, May 10, in Warsaw.

WARSAW — Warsaw was named number 24 in a list of, “The 25 Best Small US Cities To Spend The Weekend.” The list was published in Thrillest, a magazine that focuses on food, drink and travel news around the U.S. Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer said the town was pleased to hear the nomination. “I sure …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The May meeting of the Silver Lake Town Council, originally set for Wednesday, May 11, has been moved to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Silver Lake Town Hall.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School dance performance I, II and select dance ensemble classes will present their 2016 spring dance concert, Velocity, at 7 p.m. Friday, May 13. The recital will showcase these performers in a variety of styles including jazz, hip hop, musical theater and contemporary dance. Original works choreographed by the …read more.

The DNR will extend trout fishing opportunities at five northern Indiana streams with additional trout stockings. The streams are Pigeon River in Steuben and LaGrange counties, Turkey Creek in LaGrange County, Little Elkhart River in Elkhart County, Little Kankakee River in LaPorte County and Potato Creek in St. Joseph County.  Pigeon River, Turkey Creek and …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The list of northern Indiana waters where muskies can now be found continues to expand — a trend DNR biologists say is not necessarily a good thing. Although muskie fingerlings are stocked each year into eight lakes in the region to provide muskie fishing, muskies are now showing up in waters where …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Four-time Grammy Award winner and American Idol judge Keith Urban’s “ripCORD World Tour 2016″ takes place at Klipsch Music Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4. The tour comes on the heels of his soon to be released eighth studio album release of the same name, which has already produced two singles – …read more.

FORT WAYNE,  — The University of Saint Francis awarded community activist Mimi Rolland and former USF instructor George Eickhoff with honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees at its May 7 commencement ceremony. Mimi Rolland Mimi Flickinger Rolland is a devoted fan of her family, community, the arts and education. She was born in Kendallville, and …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council discussed the emergency preparedness of its utilities at its monthly public meeting Monday, May, 9. In of the absence of utilities superintendent Randy Veach, the council questioned Steve Marquart and Mark Brubaker at length about past failures of the notification system, alerting utilities personnel of power failures. According to council …read more.

The Turkey Creek advisory board Monday, May 9, welcomed two applicants for the board’s vacancy. Randy Cox and Cindy Taylor publicly introduced themselves to the board. Both are seeking to fill the position vacated by Steve Snyder’s resignation earlier this year. Cox is retired from 21 years with the Kosciusko County dispatch center. He was …read more.

The Turkey Creek fire board Monday, May 9, unanimously approved a $27,000 allotment to purchase nine new overhead doors for Fire Station 1 in Syracuse. “The current doors and openers are more than 30 years old with parts no longer available,” said Fire Chief Mickey Scott. “We are having issues with getting the doors to …read more.

SYRACUSE — A group of photos hang on the walls of the main hallway and just outside the main office at Wawasee High School. These photos show the history of students inducted into the Wawasee High School Academic Hall of Fame. One more photo will be added to the collection as 34 graduating seniors were …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Learn how you may be able to clear your criminal record with assistance from local Criminal Defense Attorneys and Volunteer Expungement Specialists. Second Chance Expungement Initiative, located in St. Mary’s Church, 1111 S. Lafayette St., Fort Wayne, will hold free assistance in obtaining criminal history expungement. There will be two opportunities, 7-8 …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Experience presented by Chautauqua-Wawasee returns to Oakwood Resort’s Event Center Memorial Weekend. The event has been brought back by popular demand and will be held on from 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, May 27. This unforgettable experience includes: Culinary delights from the Oakwood Resort Keepsake Wine Glass Door Prizes Entertainment …read more.

MENTONE — As the school year draws to an end, the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Board of Trustees is already looking forward to 2016-2017 and implementation of a few new programs. The board approved the addition of LifeSkills Training at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. This program focuses on prevention of substance abuse and violence through skills …read more.

WARSAW — Ryan Alan Tucker, 18, 3950 N. 100E, Warsaw, has been arrested on a charge of child molesting, a level 3 felony. He was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail Monday morning, May 9. Warsaw Police Officer Lewis Fuller responded to a report of child molesting Feb. 23, after the mother of the victim …read more.

Lutheran EMS dispatch and first responders who responded to an “in-home” birth, from left; Dispatcher Jeanne Thomas, Mother Brittany Prater with son, first responders Nathan Rhoades, Sarah Ellison and David Manuszak, Paramedic Darrell Sopher and Pierceton Fire Chief Gordon Baker. PIERCETON — Yesterday, May 9, Lutheran EMS came to the Pierceton Town Council to honor …read more.

You have an emergency and you call 911, if the voice on the other end is a man’s, chances are you reached Ryan Andrew, an eight-year veteran with Kosciusko 911 Communications. His desire was to work in the criminal justice system as a police officer, but when it didn’t work out, he sought an alternative. …read more.

WARSAW — A request to vacate an undeveloped street received a favorable recommendation by the Warsaw Planning Commission. That favorable recommendation will now send the request to the city common council for final action. The unanimous decision was made in a brief meeting Monday evening, May 9. Attorney Richard Helm, on behalf of Harvey and …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees met on Monday, May 9, to discuss maintenance projects to help keep the building open and pleasant for the foreseeable future. Bruce Hively, the library facilities manager, presented the board with a variety of projects to help keep the library in shape. The projects included …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation and Indiana Humanities are hosting a Next Indiana Campfires sunset walk around Syracuse Lake from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, June 9. The outing is part of “Next Indiana Campfires,” Indiana Humanities’ new series that pairs literature and nature to help Hoosiers explore Indiana’s wild places and discuss conservation and stewardship. Attendees …read more.

Through a donation from a local orthopedics business, Warsaw Community Schools students are receiving an opportunity to work hands on with robotics in their classrooms. According to Washington STEM Academy teacher David Burden, a donation from Zimmer-Biomet, Warsaw, totaling $20,000 has allowed students in all eight WCS elementary schools to utilize a total of 12 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Pence and Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson today announced the launch of INBiz, the first phase of the state’s business one-stop web portal. INBiz is aimed at streamlining the steps a business takes when registering with the state, including registration, filing, reporting and making payments. This first phase of the …read more.

Around sixty Kosciusko County workers are without jobs this week after the Warsaw Dalton Foundry changed owners. New Dalton LLC now owns the Warsaw Foundry and three other Dalton properties around Indiana. The Warsaw location of the Dalton corp. was originally founded in 1910 with only 25 employees. Before the recent layoffs, the company employed …read more.

GOSHEN —  IU Health Goshen announces the selection of Julie Crossley, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, as chief nursing officer. Crossley has been a colleague with IU Health Goshen for more than 18 years. With this promotion, she brings organizational experience as well as a deep commitment to fostering a collaborative culture with her nursing colleagues. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Aerial treatments in Kosciusko, LaPorte, St. Joseph and Whitley counties to slow the spread of gypsy moths are scheduled to start on Wednesday, May 11. The schedule could be delayed if the weather is unfavorable. In such a case, the treatments will begin on the next favorable day. Detailed maps of the treatment …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Police are seeking the public’s assistance with information regarding the burglary at Lomg Gurps. 1827 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. The burglary took place early today, May 9. Plymouth Police Detective Sgt. Leo Mangus reports at approximately 12:45 a.m. police received a report of a break-in at the business. It was determined the …read more.

MISHAWAKA – Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) recently announced that a member of her staff will be holding office hours throughout the district this month to assist constituents with casework and official business. Residents who cannot attend the listed office hours are encouraged to call (574) 204-2645 to schedule an appointment. The Mishawaka District Office, located …read more.

WARSAW — Charges of welfare fraud have been filed against Kelly J. Nichols, 55, 1138 E. 300S, Warsaw. Nichols was booked at the county jail Sunday morning, May 8. The charge is a class C felony. Filed April 25, the affidavit of probable cause was filed by Monica Portillo, fraud investigator for Indiana Department of …read more.

LEESBURG — Brooks Lee Kuhl, 34, 4057 N. Sullivan Road, Leesburg, has been arrested on charges of theft. He was booked into the county jail early today, May 9, by North Webster Police. The charge, originally a class A misdemeanor, has been enhanced to a level 6 felony due to a theft conviction Sept. 11, …read more.

WARSAW — The annual Magical Derby “A Night at The Races” Saturday, May 7, held for more than just raising funds to support Magical Meadows Therapeutic Horseback Riding. Those present were on the ground floor of an announcement and kick off of a new capital project campaign — expansion of the center. Tammy Stackhouse, founder, …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Elkhart County, in cooperation with the towns of Bristol, Middlebury, Nappanee and Wakarusa, and the cities of Elkhart and Goshen, have prepared an update to the 2007 Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan to address the risk and vulnerability of communities in the county which may be affected by known natural, technological and political hazards. …read more.

AKRON — With determination, Tippecanoe Valley High School personnel went forward today, Monday, May 9, with the ground breaking ceremony for the school’s new press box. With a steady drizzle falling outside, school officials, planning committee members and members of the Scott Bibler family gathered indoors, near the TVHS athletic office, for a photo op and to …read more.

WARSAW — This week is the first pick-up using the new residential roll-out carts and new trucks by Warsaw Public Works. Residents are being reminded the new carts must be used. Trash placed in other types of receptacles will not be picked up. Additionally residents are reminded their trash day has not changed and carts …read more.

LEESBURG — The Town of Leesburg Board met in order to discuss, among other things, the status of the Church Street paving project on Monday, May 9. Despite having paid for the work last year, the repaving of Church Street is still unfinished. The board discussed a variety of methods that might help move along …read more.

By FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF CHRIS SAILORS ROCHESTER — Just before midnight Saturday, May 7, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department was sent to an area near 846 W. Ninth St., for an apparent deceased female that had been located. Fulton County Deputies located the body of a female in a wooded area adjacent to West Ninth …read more.

[weaver_youtube 0NfrvgTodFk _ rel=0]   WARSAW — The weather was perfect for May’s First Friday, May 6. With temperatures in the low 70s families converged downtown for a musical evening. A highlight of the evening was the unveiling of Current Effects: Clean Stormwater Art Project at Warsaw City Hall. Brief comments were given by Professor …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — “Black and White An Evening of Elegance” is just weeks away to raise funds for the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County. The event is a fashion show and after party. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 21, in the Oakwood Resort Event Center, Syracuse. Tickets, $50 per …read more.

Syracuse Police have responded to a four car accident in Syracuse near the corner of Pittsburgh and Huntington streets. Reports say that the vehicles were traveling southbound on Huntington Street and were involved in a chain reaction accident.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Board of Trustees of the Lakeland Regional Sewer District will hold a special meeting for the purpose of: Discussing equipment delivery and quality assurance issues associated with collection system equipment, including sanitary grinder stations and supplemental materials, as supplied by Crane/Barnes. Review and approve the Indiana Bond Bank loan extension, if …read more.

WARSAW — Road closing requests, agreements, project pay applications and contracts were part of today’s, Friday, May 6, Warsaw Board of Public Works bi-monthly meeting. Heather James, events coordinator for the Center for Lakes & Streams received the approval to close Canal Street to traffic from 7 a.m. Saturday, June 11, through 5 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Lakeland Regional Sewer District board met for its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening, May 5, but added a few more important dates to the agenda. During the 6 p.m. meeting at the North Webster Community Center, the board also agreed to hold another public meeting Tuesday, May 10, beginning at 5:30 …read more.

WARSAW — An award the Warsaw Police Department Narcotics Unit received in March, was announced this morning, Friday, May 6, at the Warsaw City Board of Works meeting. The Narcotics Unit Award was presented by the National Criminal Enforcement Association. Detective Sgt. Brad Kellar, representing the narcotics unit, stated the department has been a part …read more.

By AMANDA ZAMBRANO Master Gardener Intern  For a number of years now, there has been a growing concern about the poor health of bee colonies and the subsequent impact on the environment. From 1947 to 2008, bee hives have declined rapidly, from 6 million hives to 2.4 million hives. This reduction has come about as …read more.

WARSAW — It’s that time of year again; The Knights of Columbus are out at the City of Warsaw’s intersections, wearing their bright yellow vests, waving Tootsie Rolls and collecting donations to support programs for people with intellectual disabilities. Around 10 a.m. there were KoC at the intersections of Detroit Street and Center Street, Winona …read more.

GOSHEN — Thirty-nine community organizations from Goshen and the surrounding area were selected through IU Health Goshen’s Community Benefit Fund Grant Program to receive a total of $ $311,150 for 2016. Those organizations were recognized for the success of their programs and received their awards at the April 29 reception in the Arbor Conference Center …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives arrested a Fort Wayne man Thursday, May 5, on preliminary felony charges of sexual misconduct with a minor. Detective/Lt. Todd Sautter stated during the course of a recent investigation, sheriff’s deputies determined that David William …read more.

Vanessa Eileen Arnold WARSAW — Vanessa Eileen Arnold, 20, 318 W. Spring St., Etna Green, realized yesterday, Thursday, May 5, that perseverance and hard work really do pay off. Arnold went into Superior Court I expecting a harsh sentencing for robbery, a level 3 felony and possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony, but the …read more.

WARSAW — A new program began today, Friday, May 6, between Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Warsaw Community Schools. Firefighter Max Kinsey, public education officer, presented an overview of the program “Firefighter For The Day Program,” at the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory Board Tuesday, May 3. Kinsey stated firefighters currently work with kindergarten and pre-school …read more.

WARSAW — Break out your favorite cosplay and head to Chimp’s Comix, located at 919 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, for the 15th year of Free Comic Book Day. While cosplay isn’t necessary, it is encouraged, just because it’s fun. Cosplay is the combined and shortened word …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford High School 92nd annual Alumni Association Banquet will be held on Saturday, June 11, in the Milford Middle School gymnasium, 611 W. Emeline St. The classes of 1946, 1956 and 1966 will be honored at this year’s alumni gathering. Carolyn Biller Zimmerman, class of ’64, will serve as master of ceremonies. …read more.

Michael Alan Cavender WARSAW — Michael A. Cavender, 49, 604 E. Miami Drive, Syracuse, was sentenced today, May 5, in Superior Court I on a count of battery, a level 6 felony. Cavender was sentenced for striking a man several times in the mouth while the man was sitting in the driver’s seat of his …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee, West Noble and Fairfield high schools recognized their 2016 building trades students at a banquet held Tuesday, May 3, in Wawasee High School’s cafeteria. In all, 31 students have worked throughout the year to build a new home for Troy and Linda Hostetler at 67408 Kensington Drive in Goshen. Troy Hostetler was …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw middle school bands will present their spring concert, “See You at the Movies,” at 7 p.m. Monday, May 9, in the PAC auditorium. The concert will include favorites such as, “Mission Impossible,” selections from “Harry Potter,” “Circle of Life” and highlights from “The Hunger Games.” The combined Edgewood/Lakeview Middle School jazz …read more.

[weaver_youtube w7lQ2zhuKkQ rel=0]   WARSAW — “The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person,” a quote by Andy Rooney was shared by Brynn Durecki, a participant in Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy. She presented her Project Proud program “Regeneration,” during the KYLA graduation ceremony Wednesday evening, May 4. This project …read more.

WARSAW — Three area locations received approval to renew their alcohol licenses, while one location was denied a permit. The requests came during the regular meeting of the Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Commission meeting, held Thursday afternoon, May 5. Wilby’s, Mentone, the VFW, Warsaw, and Huntington Street Bar and Grill, Syracuse, all received the board’s nod …read more.

OSWEGO — The Kosciusko County Historical Society will be holding a fundraiser at the Pound Store Museum from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 14. The fundraiser will include a bake sale, yard sale, a lunch and free tours. All the money collected from the fundraiser will go to support maintenance and upkeep …read more.

[weaver_youtube 3r2agRt3GSY rel=0]   WARSAW — Leadership. Key areas to success. This was the topic Jane Wear, president and chief executive officer of Cardinal Services, presented as guest speaker at the 2015-16 Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy Graduation Wednesday evening, May 4. This was the 22nd graduation for KYLA Wear picked out 10 things she believed …read more.

[weaver_youtube f5K7KvNCwKI rel=0]   WARSAW — Hunter Haines, a participant in Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy, used the opportunity with Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy to get a message out to others and create a program in an attempt to keep what happened to him and his family from happening to others. Haines was chosen to present …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation is organizing the first downtown cleanup day Saturday, May 14. The focus of the event is to wash windows, sweep the sidewalks and clean up the alleys before visitors come for downtown summer attractions. Volunteers are meeting at Buffalo Street Emporium at 8 a.m. Those interested in volunteering can call …read more.

By AMANDA BANKS Director of Public Relations, Grace College WINONA LAKE — The school of education at Grace College presented five students with the 2015-2016 Outstanding Prospective Teacher Award. Each school year Grace College School of Education selects one or more students who demonstrate excellence in their role as student teachers. Recipients are awarded a …read more.

WARSAW — Parkview Occupational Health, Warsaw, invites the community to an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 20. Guests will tour the clinic, meet the occupational health team and have refreshments. Services at Parkview Occupational Health will include injury treatment, drug and alcohol testing, physical exams and DOT physicals, medical oversight …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kent Abernathy, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced today that the BMV and Ride Safe Indiana will be participating in the Motorcycle Safety Awareness Rally Thursday, May 5 on Monument Circle in Indianapolis to kick off Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May. The rally is from 11 a.m. to 1 …read more.

BRISTOL — The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after human remains were found in Bristol.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In 2009, local community leaders and educators began a discussion about what could be done in the school corporations serving Kosciusko County to reduce the number of high school dropouts. At the time, the collective graduation rate between the schools was about 75 percent. Gradway, then called Kosciusko County Educational Development, was born. The program …read more.

Everything about lifelong Warsaw resident Bruce Whiteneck spells steadfast commitment. The 77-year-old Air Force veteran served from 1961 to 1965 at air bases in Louisiana and Michigan, working in the personnel department with computer punch cards and applying his personal credo: “You do your job to the best of your ability.” Having learned strict discipline …read more.

WARSAW — A Chapman Lake man and a Macy man were arrested on charges of removing items from a shed at a cottage. Kurtis Michael Gunkel, 41, 55 EMS C29A Lane, Warsaw, was arrested early Monday morning and has been initially charged with theft, a level 6 felony. Eric Warren Swick, 35, 13663 N. Macy …read more.

LAKE OF THE WOODS — Four individuals were arrested Monday evening, May 2, at Sea Lane Apartments, Lake of the Woods. During suspected drug activity at the apartments, Marshall County Patrolmen arrested Richard Lee Carter, 32, Wanatah; Eric Preston Carter, 31, Plymouth; Chelsey Dale Thomas, 22, Bremen; and Whiteny Bope, 29, Bremen. All four where …read more.

By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center for Lakes & Steams At Grace College WINONA LAKE  — The annual Northern Indiana Lakes Festival is this June 11 and 12 at Center Lake Park in downtown Warsaw. This year’s Lakes Festival will be a full weekend event, complete with entertainment, educational workshops and recreational activities at Center …read more.

WARSAW — Despite a cold, rainy morning, a crowd turned out at the Kosciusko County Visitors Center to celebrate National Tourism Week. The visitors center, located on US 30, serves as a location where guests and area residents can go to learn more about various attractions throughout Kosciusko County — dining, shopping, entertainment, the lakes and …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department will host a hog roast, corn hole tournament and auction fundraiser from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, May 14 The cost is $7 for dine-in or carry-out or $10 by the pound and $5 for kids age 12 and younger. Registration for the double-elimination corn hole ends at 3 p.m., with play …read more.

By Andrea Neal In 1916, Indiana celebrated its 100th birthday with pageants, parades and a presidential visit and gave the best gift imaginable to future generations of Hoosiers: a statewide parks system. The planning began in 1915 when lawmakers created the Indiana Historical Commission — today the Historical Bureau — to oversee centennial events and …read more.

County residents voted along with state residents for the Republican and Democratic presidential nomination; U.S. Representative District 2 nominations and the Republican State Senate District 12 nomination, but that is where similarities ended. The Republican presidential nomination race saw the county giving Donald Trump 48.49 percent of its total vote with Ted Cruz receiving 42.67 …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks And Recreation board met Monday, May 1, in order to discuss their agenda for the month as well as approve several items that were unable to be voted on in April. During the new business section of the meeting, a citizen of Warsaw, Jennifer Blair, took the floor and made …read more.

WARSAW — The last ballots arrived at 8:27 p.m. and it was just under 10 minutes before the final results were received. With all precincts reporting in the county had a 41.01 percent voter turn out. Republican Ticket President Jeb Bush — 114 Ben Carson — 176 Chris Christie — 19 Ted Cruz — 7,698 …read more.

WARSAW — Results have just been received with 49 precincts reporting in. There has been a 33.13 percent voter turn out thus far. Republican Ticket President Jeb Bush — 98 Ben Carson — 148 Chris Christie — 17 Ted Cruz — 6,154 Carly Fiorina — 13 John R. Kasich — 916 Rand Paul — 65 …read more.

WARSAW — Results from 35 Precincts of the 69 total precincts in the county show the following numbers: Republican Ticket President Jeb Bush — 67 Ben Carson — 100 Chris Christie — 13 Ted Cruz — 4,304 Carly Fiorina — 12 John R. Kasich — 649 Rand Paul — 55 Marco Rubio — 36 Donald …read more.

WARSAW — Results from 23 Precincts have now been released with the voter turn out up to 16.57 percent. Republican Ticket President Jeb Bush — 52 Ben Carson — 74 Chris Christie — 11 Ted Cruz — 3,113 Carly Fiorina — 10 John R. Kasich — 505 Rand Paul — 41 Marco Rubio — 26 …read more.

WARSAW — Reports of precincts having the best turnout workers have seen in a long time are being heard throughout the Justice Building as voter ballots continue to arrive. Attempts will be made to release reports approximately every 30 minutes according to Information received from Kosciusko Clerk Ann Torpy. The following are the results with …read more.

WARSAW — The first tabulations have been released. These votes are those of the 1,813 absentee ballots cast. The first precincts have just arrived at 6:18 p.m. An early projection is that voter turnout for the county will be over 50 percent. Reports from numerous precincts are that there had been a constant flow of …read more.

AKRON — Groundbreaking for the new Akron Elementary School will take place at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, on the school’s west blacktop. The public is invited to join the students and staff of Akron Elementary School in celebrating the start of a multi-phase renovation and new construction project that is scheduled for completion in December …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — “Things have gone smoothly and without too much fuss,” according to Paul Berkey, Republican Inspector for the Claypool primary elections. As of noon, Tuesday, May 3, the Claypool registered voter turnout was 32 percent for Clay I and 22 percent for Clay II, with the day ending at Clay I with 43.6 …read more.

Voters Adam Churchill and Linda Whitaker cast their ballots at the Moose Lodge. WARSAW — The afternoon of Tuesday, May 3, saw an unusual number of people attending the polls to cast their vote. The Center Lake pavilion polling center had counted 420 votes at 2:30 p.m. as more people arrived. “We’ve been steady today, we’ve …read more.

By Jeff Burbrink, Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — About five years ago, the number of calls and plant samples concerning Colorado blue spruce began to increase dramatically in the Extension Office. The clients often described having several spruce trees in various states of decline and were desperately seeking a solution to the …read more.

WARSAW — The Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust at 1st Source Bank recently awarded Kosciusko Literacy Services $1,000 to purchase ABC board books for babies born at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Kosciusko Literacy Services’ Baby’s First Book program encourages early literacy development in the county’s youngest residents. Reading to a baby or young child helps the child’s …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Alexander Rostron, 16, Plymouth, is in stable but critical condition at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following a one-vehicle accident found early Sunday morning at Veterans Parkway near US 31. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department reports at approximately 5:19 a.m. an off-duty South Bend firefighter/medic noticed a vehicle off the south side of Veterans Parkway, …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The experts at Parkview Heart Institute and Parkview Physicians Group – Cardiology are teaming up to launch a program specifically aimed at helping women identify and address their risk for developing heart disease. Whether risk factors include excess weight, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, program facilitators will help each individual work …read more.

Poll worker Cassia Richardson adds another tally mark to the board at Etna Green’s Heritage Park building The tally marks under the large “X” represent 100 voters. (Photos by Amanda McFarland) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Poll workers in Etna Green, Mentone and Silver Lake were busy this morning, Tuesday, May 3, as unusually high numbers of …read more.

WARSAW — It was a light agenda Monday evening, May 2, for the Warsaw Common Council with only three items of business. For the benefit of new council members and the audience, Jeremy Skinner, city planner, briefly explained tax abatements before the council voted to continue abatements for Flexaust and Whimet. Skinner noted the tax …read more.

WARSAW — CASA of Kosciusko County is excited to announce Silveus Insurance Group will again be joining with CASA for its second 3-on-3 Hoopfest tournament Saturday, May 21.  This fun basketball filled event will tip off at the Gordon Rec Center located on the Grace College Campus. This year CASA is adding more divisions and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Thirteen reserve officers recently graduated from the annual Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Reserve Academy after several months of specialized training. Officers from various departments in and near-by Kosciusko County completed over 200 hours of training. The graduation ceremony was held Saturday, April 30. The intense training included areas such as defensive tactics, firearms, …read more.

WARSAW — The Buffalo Street Redevelopment Project moved one step closer to reality Monday afternoon when an economic development agreement was approved by the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission. The agreement is with Dave Matthews of Matthews Warsaw LLC. The agreement sets the timeline for the two-phase development of property, north of East Fort Wayne Street to …read more.

BOURBON — Bourbon Police were called to the area of 103 E. Pine at 11:45 p.m. Friday, April 29, for a call of gun shots. Bourbon Police Officer Matt Geiger went to the scene and found the residence had been vandalized and shot at by individuals who had left the area. The victims of the …read more.

MENTONE — The Mentone town council passed along a few reminders during the regular meeting Monday evening, May 2. Tim Croy noted the town does not pick up bricks, concrete and other items. Town Marshal Jim Eads added that the town only picks up natural debris, like sticks, brush, garden weeds and grass clippings. Other materials are the responsibility of …read more.

WARSAW — Goodwill Industries Warsaw Community Career Center has announced its career center events for May, as follows: Dress for success workshop, 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, designed to help attendees learn to look their best Jeopardy game, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, including trivia about Kosciusko County industries Career planning workshop, 2-3 p.m. Thursday, May …read more.

MILFORD — REAL Services and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana offer Lunch and Learn: Education Programs for Caregivers of Older Adults. This free series allows busy caregivers to learn about many caregiving topics and network with fellow caregivers. Monthly sessions are from noon to 1:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Topics …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation is alerting drivers of daytime lane restrictions on SR 331, between SR 106 and US 6, Tuesday, May 3, through the middle of June. Crews will restrict traffic to one, 12 foot, lane in each direction, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to patch and resurface areas …read more.

WARSAW — The Astound Performance Company dancers from Astound Dance Academy recently attended the sold-out Nexstar Dance Competition in Fort Wayne. Astound’s Performance Company brought 21 dancers and 24 dance routines to the competition and received high honors from the judges throughout the weekend of over 600 dance routines. 20 out of 24 of the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO – The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced the removal and installation of raised pavement markers is scheduled to begin on SR 5, SR 13 and SR 109 this week, weather permitting. Work will take place on: SR 5 between US 30 and Old US 30 in Whitley County; SR 13 between US 30 …read more.