WARSAW — Debra Collier’s School of Dance is excited to be holding Bring-A-Friend Week to help National Dance Week achieve its mission to “celebrate dance and promote fun fitness.” “We enjoy sharing our love of dance with our students and are proud to see them sharing it with their friends”, says studio owner Deb Collier. …read more.

By AMY MUNCY, Master Gardener, Kosciusko County You may run into a few problems with vermicomposting that don’t affect you with anaerobic composting in an outdoor bin or pile.  Some problems can be cured simply.  Here are some of the main problems and their cures. PROBLEMS Smells — there shouldn’t be any, but sometimes it …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana celebrates Arbor Day on April 29 this year, and the holiday is a chance to encourage responsible tree planting and recognize the Hoosier communities that excel at urban forestry. This year’s Arbor Day coincides with the 40th anniversary of the National Tree City USA program. Tree City USA is a program through …read more.

WARSAW — Two Claypool brothers have reunited after several years thanks to a hobby that has quickly grown into much more. As kids, Matt and Nick Trier found a common bond through 1970s-era action movies, which they often watched together. Among their favorites were Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris, John Wayne and Kurt Russell. Inspired, the two …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Department will present “Jazz in the Night/ Drum Enchanted Evening” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5. The concert will feature the WCHS Jazz Band, the WCHS Percussion Ensemble and the combined Edgewood/ Lakeview Middle School Jazz Band. The groups will also perform with special guest artist, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Rain has not put a damper on the Winona Lake Limitless Park project as volunteers are already gathering to begin construction The pieces arrived over the winter and were stored away for warmer weather. This morning, Friday, April 22, volunteers began unpacking the large wooden crates holding the pieces that will make …read more.

SYRACUSE — A trio of underclassmen is keeping an impressive string alive for Wawasee High School. Josh Webber (junior), Anthon Anker (sophomore) and Jake Cowan (sophomore) make up the social studies team for Academic Super Bowl and qualified for the state competition.

SYRACUSE — Three variances and one exception were approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, April 21. Shane Oberholzer’s petition for a variance to allow three commercial uses on one tract was approved. He wants the site to be able to have watercraft sales and seasonal fruit and vegetable …read more.

MENTONE — Doby Gonzales, 43, 401 N. Morgan St., Mentone, was arrested Thursday evening, April 21, on a warrant for battery to a family or household member with a child under 16 present and battery causing moderate bodily injury, both level 6 felonies, and battery, a class A misdemeanor. An affidavit of probable cause, filed …read more.

DONALDSON – Join the Charge for the Ancilla College Day of Giving Friday, April 29. Give just $24 in our 24 hours and you can help the 90 percent of Ancilla College students who receive some sort of financial assistance. Emily Hutsell, development and alumni relations manager said, “Twenty-four dollars, that’s all. If you gave …read more.

WARSAW — Friday, April 22, is Earth Day and KC Recyling Depot is asking people to take the “Zero Waste Challenge.” The challenge is going one day without making trash. Can you do it? Think about all the trash created day to day. On Earth Day the goal is to try to make no waste. …read more.

WARSAW — “I’ve been doing this job for 24 years, it’s very rare a case like this runs before my eyes. I find it offensive,” said Brad Voelz during the sentencing Thursday, April 21, of Eric Lee Gibson, 37, 7884 S. Packerton Road, Claypool. Gibson appeared in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 for acceptance of his …read more.

Calico cat napping at the Animal Welfare League (Photos by Marc Eshleman) WARSAW — Almost a year ago, the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County announced a building campaign in a effort to attract donations for the purchase of property and the construction of a new building to contain the rapidly expanding enterprise. The offices …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man who defrauded financial institutions, businesses, and private citizens will be spending the next 12 years at the Indiana Department of Corrections. Cary G. Smith Jr., 398027 W. 900S, Akron, was sentenced Thursday, April 21, in Kosciusko Superior Court 1, based on his original plea agreement submitted in September 2015. Originally …read more.

WARSAW — “This is a tough one for me. I’m amazed (you and your wife) are still together. It tells me something,” said Kosciusko Superior Court I Judge David Cates during the sentencing of Kevin Hunter, 49, 600 N. Lake St., Warsaw. Hunter, who was originally charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, appeared in …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s Indiana Bicentennial Committee is looking forward to a big celebration in September and there are plenty of ways the community can become involved. The committee met Thursday evening, Sept. 21, to discuss the latest plans and to suggest new ideas for the three-day festival, set to take place during the Bicentennial Torch Relay’s run through …read more.

WARSAW — Xavier Juarez, 21, 3762 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, may face immigration consequences, following his sentencing Thursday, April 21, for sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 5 felony. Kosciusko Superior Court I Judge David Cates sentenced Juarez to four years in the Indiana Department of Corrections, suspended two years to be served …read more.

NOBLESVILLE — Miranda Lambert and The Zac Brown Band will be coming to Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville next month. Miranda Lambert will be coming to Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville, at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 14, for her Keeper of the Flame Tour with special guests Kip Moore and Brothers Osborne. Buy tickets here. …read more.

WARSAW — A man who entered the home of another and stole a pickle jar containing change, was sentenced to five years at the Indiana Department of corrections, but will only serve two years in the county jail. The remainder will be on probation. Fred J. Landolt III, 26, 729 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, …read more.

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center wants communities to realize that sexual violence happens in every community and affects people of all genders and ages. The impacts of sexual violence affect individuals, families, communities and society as a whole. But prevention is possible. By working together, communities can change the conditions that contribute to sexual …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS Outreach And Marketing Specialist, The Watershed Foundation KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Did you know that you live in a watershed? A watershed is the land area that funnels water into a lake, stream or wetland. It is important to protect the watershed area, because our lakes are a reflection of the land’s health. …read more.

BY MELANIE BROMLEY E Style Queen Elizabeth II has spent a lifetime in the public eye, been photographed countless times and over the years has probably shaken hands with upwards of 3 million people. Today the longest reigning British monarch celebrates her 90th birthday and while on the surface she might look like any other grandmother …read more.

WARSAW — A pair of local women, Monica Boyer and Amy Schlichter, announced Monday, April 4, the formation of the Indiana Liberty Coalition. The ILC is a statewide grassroots alliance that intends to educate, advocate and engage individuals about policies that protect life, religious freedom and the Constitution. “I met Amy four years ago,” Boyer, …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Detectives from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are warning citizens of yet another local telephone scam that appears to have resurfaced from just this February. Officers have recently received various reported incidents of local citizens that have been contacted by …read more.

By AMANDA BANKS Director of Public Relations, Grace College and Seminary WINONA LAKE — Dr. Matthew Harmon, professor of New Testament studies at Grace College and Seminary, will be signing copies of his book, “Making All Things New: Inaugurated Eschatology for the Life of the Church,” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 28, …read more.

NAPPANEE — The audience at Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre in Nappanee is taken back to the 1950s as four guys return to earth and give the performance of a lifetime in the musical “Forever Plaid.”

WARSAW — Much can happen in three decades and in the world of BMX, this time span has meant changes that are transformative to the sport. Hire Park BMX Track in Warsaw has survived this and is still a vibrant part of BMX’s sub-culture. It will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year.

INDIANA — A recent study by WalletHub has ranked Indiana number 38 among the 50 states when it comes to being green. WalletHub measured the states across three general categories, including environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors and climate change contributions. These were divided into subcategories, including air, water and soil quality; number of LEED-certified buildings per capita, percentage …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently announced the closing of two of its HighScope preschools and parents are not happy. The announcement came earlier this spring that WCS will close its high-scope preschools at Leesburg Elementary School and Claypool Elementary School and replace them with Head Start programs. WCS Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert cites lack of state …read more.

WARSAW — What started as a small performing company of five dancers has grown into much more. This non-profit performing company was created in 1986 to provide students with additional opportunities to utilize their dance training and now the company of 25 students, ages 8 to 18, has performed for such events as Walt Disney …read more.

GOSHEN — The 2016 Ignition Concert Series at Ignition Music Garage, voted Top Ten Favorite Venue by the Americana Music Association, continues with The Ragbirds April 30. For years, “home” was a place The Ragbirds rarely visited. The band’s music, a genre-bending hybrid of indie-pop melodies, global rhythms and songwriting styles influenced from all over …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Parkview Women’s and Children’s Hospital has been selected to receive a grant from the March of Dimes. The funds, distributed through Anthem Foundation, Inc., will be used to support the Parkview Health Centering Pregnancy project in Allen County. These efforts are working to educate and promote positive maternal behavior related to preterm …read more.

GOSHEN — At noon Wednesday, April 20, officers from the  Goshen Police Department were called to Goshen High School in reference to an unknown package, noticed by a passing teacher, under a bush near the Whiteman wing. In the interest of personal safety, the Goshen High School administration made the decision to evacuate the students …read more.

By BOURBON POLICE CHIEF WILLIAM MARTIN BOURBON — Officers conducting a home visit on Joe T. Lynn Jr., 36, 107 W. Liberty St., Bourbon, found more than just the home detainee. A methamphetamine lab was found by officers. Also at the residence was Misty D. Orsund, 38. Lynn was taken to the Marshall County Jail …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Kent Abernathy, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced that BMV license branches will extend hours of operation on Monday, May 2 and on Tuesday, May 3 to issue ID cards and driver’s licenses that may be used for identification at a polling place. Branches will be open from 8:30 a.m. …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department, Milford Fire Department and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory are at the scene of a large field fire on CR 800N, between SR 15 and CR 200W. The fire appears to have started near the residence of Jesse Miller, 1176 W. CR 800N, in a field owned by DP & P …read more.

WARSAW — Wagon Wheel Jr., the youth community theatre branch of Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, will present its 2016 spring show, “The Story of Hansel and Gretel,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23, and Sunday, April 24, at Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts. Sent into the woods, Hansel and Gretel meet up …read more.

Dr. Mark Jensen ROCHESTER — A request to continue the jury trial of Mark A. Jensen, 63, 1923 E. Timberline Circle South, Warsaw, was granted Thursday, April 7. The trial, originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, has been set for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, in Fulton County Superior Court. Jensen, a former doctor in …read more.

AKRON — Six area agencies were awarded grant funding Tuesday evening, April 19, during the annual Valley Hometown Fund grant making event. Representatives of the various entities went before the Valley Hometown Advisory Board at the Akron Community Center to make their case for why their individual programs should receive funding. Jeff Shriver gave a presentation on a previous …read more.

By COURTNEY TRITCH Vice President of Marketing, Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership FORT WAYNE — David Findlay, president and chief executive officer of Lake City Bank, and Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer have been elected as officers to the Regional Opportunities Council, the investor board of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership. Findlay was among those elected to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council learned about an platted but undeveloped street in its meeting Tuesday evening, April 19, at the North Webster Community Center. New-to-the-property resident Chris Francis brought Shelly Street to the council’s attention.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks And Recreation board met Tuesday, April 19, and discussed the future for Warsaw area parks. Due to the absence of  two members of the board, the remaining members were unable to vote on any of the issues brought to them. The board discussed the Five Year Plan currently in development …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The issue of human trafficking has not been on most Americans’ radar for very long. It is seen in the media, from far away, mentally as well as physically. But for Warsaw’s David Grant, national director of Destiny Rescue, that distance has been broken down by faith, and he has become a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Jon Everingham has been named the new boys head basketball coach at Wawasee High School.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake residents were a bit riled up in the Tuesday, April 19, town council meeting. When Winona Lake Town Council President Bruce Shaffner opened up “Floor topics” the first person to take the floor was Herbert Teeter, of Winona Lake. Teeter told the council that he wanted to rent a canal …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council approved a rezoning request for Swiss Perfection, which locals may know as the old molasses plant, during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, April 19. Dan Richard of the Area Plan Commission came before the council explaining Swiss Perfection would like to be zoned all commercial. Previously it had …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, April 19, in Syracuse, Jon Everingham was hired as the new varsity boys basketball head coach for Wawasee High School.

SYRACUSE — Dave VanLue, technology director for the Wawasee Community School Corp., said he will probably relax a little when all of the computers for the 1:1 initiative arrive, have been inventoried and then distributed.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council approved an additional 75 days for R.E. Crosby to complete work on the waste water treatment plant during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, April 19. R.E. Crosby is the contractor doing the rehabilitation work on the plant. Jonathan Moen, representing Triad Associates, the engineering firm hired to oversee …read more.

Carl William Burt WABASH — Just under a month before his two-day jury trial was set, Carl William Burt’s trial was continued and reset to start at 9 a.m. Aug. 2-3 in Wabash County Circuit Court. Burt’s attorney, Alan Zimmerman filed a motion to continue the trial on March 14. The trial was originally set …read more.

By TROY ULCH Marshall County DUI Task Force Coordinator MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County DUI Task Force today, Wednesday, April 20, announced the results of patrols during their second quarter of operation being the months of January, February, and March. The Marshall County DUI Task Force is a cooperation of officers from the Marshall …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Local teens Abigail Smith and Katie Yocum want to spread the word about juvenile dermatomyositis and its effects. Both girls are juniors at Warsaw Community High School. Just a few years ago, Smith began babysitting two happy twin girls, Katherine and Caroline. Not long after, one of the twins, Katherine, was diagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis, an autoimmune …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday, April 22, Karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 23, United. Warsaw Rex’s Rendevouz 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, April 22, a taste of rockabilly and blues with Dos Hermonas. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, April 23, The MGB Band. Syracuse Oakwood Resort 8 …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Purdue Extension Elkhart County “Gratitude is an Attitude” was the theme of the annual Achievement Night for Elkhart County Extension Homemakers, Monday, April 18. The evening took place on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. The newly elected County Officers for the 2016-2017 club year were …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Board met with parents and discussed a number of important issues, during its regular monthly meeting Monday, April 18, including construction plans for a new press box and a set of bleachers to improve the quality of the athletic facilities. The press box, which will sit between the football …read more.

DEWART LAKE — A report of a suspicious vehicle resulted in a suspect fleeing, a search by officers and a K9 unit and ultimate apprehension of the vehicle’s driver, Monday, April 18. The driver: Andrew James Mitterling, 24, 8719 W. 1250S, Akron, was arrested on a probation violation warrant with an additional charge of fleeing …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw resident has been ordered not to have contact with his wife after allegedly battering her in front of the couple’s two children. Billy J. Truex, 32, 1650 E. Smith St., Warsaw, was arrested Sunday, April 17, on a warrant for domestic battery with a child under 16, a level 6 felony, …read more.

BOWLING GREEN, KY — The National Art Education Association has named Shelly J. (Bushong) Clark, of Bowling Green, KY, to receive the 2016 Southeastern Regional Elementary Art Educator of the Year Award. Clark is the daughter of Sam and Sue Bushong, Warsaw, and Bonnie and Gene Nicolai, (Goshen- formally Milford, and a 1988 graduate of …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Commissioners met at 9 a.m. today, Tuesday, April 19, to discuss road detours, right-of-ways and sewer construction. Scott Tilden, county highway superintendent, requested permission, on behalf of James Emans, city engineer of Warsaw, to use a county road for a detour that could last one to two weeks. The road …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department NEW PARIS — Members of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Teenage Alcohol Reduction program team responded to a complaint of a large number of vehicles parked at the abandoned ski lodge, 18646 CR 50, New Paris, at 11:22 p.m. Friday, April 26. Once at the property, several …read more.

By MATTHEW HASSEL Project Director, Project D.A.R.E. Of Marshall County PLYMOUTH — The 25th annual Project D.A.R.E. of Marshall County banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at Christo’s Banquet Center, 830 E. Lincolnway, Plymouth. The banquet is open to the public and is for the purpose of recognizing D.A.R.E. students from …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The building of the Wabash and Erie Canal brought a boom of production, people and opportunity to Fort Wayne. Women, however, were often left to fend for themselves. Women who came to town with husbands who had since abandoned them, those without families or those with no other means of support turned …read more.

CROMWELL — Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board met for its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, April 18. After the previous month’s revelations of dramatic increases in the rates for TCRSD wastewater treated by the Syracuse plant, board members had hoped to meet with a Syracuse representative. Instead, board president Rex Heil received a letter …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that CR. 38, just east of SR 19 in Elkhart County, is scheduled to close Friday, April 22, weather permitting. The closure is part of the SR 19 added turn lane project at CR 38. Motorists should watch for traffic to be shifted to the newly …read more.

WARSAW — Two people were transported Monday evening after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Detroit Street and Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Officers with the Warsaw Police Department arrived on the scene at approximately 6:44 p.m. Monday, April 18. A maroon 2010 Jeep, driven by Keenan T. Zordan, 21, Crystal Circle, Crystal Lake, Ill. and a black …read more.

TIPPECANOE — William Garrett Shultz, 24, Etna Green, was arrested by the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Monday, April 18, following a pursuit into Fulton County. Shultz was arrested for possession of marijuana, under 30 grams; resisting law enforcement by means of a vehicle; and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He is being held on a …read more.

An adoption to amend the solid waste ordinance brought about criticism from landlords of apartments during the Monday, April 18, Warsaw Common Council meeting. Landlords present, including their attorney, claimed the ordinance caused some constitutional concerns of equal protection, there was no knowledge of the changes until recently and issues were aired that were not …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Brightpoint, formerly Community Action of Northeast Indiana or CANI, announces the opening of two housing rehabilitation programs for low- to moderate-income homeowners. These programs will provide homeowners with the opportunity to address home repairs and accessibility modifications. For some, this will make it possible for them to continue to live in their …read more.

WARSAW — Student presentations and sports recognition topped off the agenda Monday evening, April 18, during the regular meeting of the Warsaw Community School Board. Warsaw Community High School student council representatives reported a total of $6,822 recently raised for Riley Children’s Hospital, with an upcoming “Blitz” fundraiser. During “Blitz,” students go out into the community …read more.

WARSAW — One home, unoccupied has received demolition orders following the Warsaw Code Enforcement hearing held Monday, April 18, by Larry Clifford, hearing officer. The home in question, which sits at 1017 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, has repair costs that far exceed it’s demolition expense. The demolition will be at the expense of the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday evening, April 18, and Megan McClellan, executive director, gave the committee an update on several trail projects.

WARSAW — Crews are responding to an accident at the intersection of Detroit Street and Anchorage, Warsaw.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and Reserve’s will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Initiative sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, residents can drop off expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs to the Marshall County Sheriff Officers in the parking lot of …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College recently announced the addition of a worship arts major in the fall of 2016. Walter Brath will join Grace’s School of Arts and Sciences faculty in the department of visual, performing, and media arts as assistant professor of worship arts and program director of performing arts. The worship arts major …read more.

WARSAW —  The 2016 American Cancer Society Relay for Life is planned to start at noon Saturday, May 21, and ending midnight Sunday, May 22. Kosciusko Community Hospital is sponsoring and participating in the event that will take place at Central Park, 119 East Canal Street, in downtown Warsaw. At Relay For Life, community members …read more.

NEW PARIS — Amanda Gall, 33, Milford, was taken to IU Health Goshen for medical assistance following a two-vehicle accident at CR 46 and CR 25, east of New Paris. Gall complained of neck, shoulder and leg pain. The accident was at 7:45 a.m. today, April 18. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Chase Jacobs, 19, …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Parkview Regional Medical Center has been recognized as the “2015 Hospital of the Year” by the Indiana Lions Eye Bank for showcasing exemplary leadership and a commitment to both the donor program and the communities within the health system. Parkview Regional Medical Center’s donor program ensures every individual is presented with the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corp. will participate in the summer food service program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Henry Wright Jr. COLUMBIA CITY — Henry Wright Jr., 25, pleaded guilty in the Whitley Circuit Court to charged counts of rape, kidnapping and robbery stemming from events, which occurred in Columbia City and South Whitley on Dec. 15, 2015, according to the Whitley County Prosecutor’s Office. Wright also acknowledged being a habitual felony offender. …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Section, Indiana State Police-Bremen District 24 ELKHART COUNTY — The Indiana State police are investigating a crash that happened late Sunday night between a state police car and a horse and buggy. The accident happened in Elkhart County on SR 13 at the intersection of CR 20 at 10:42 p.m. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Celebrate Earth Day with the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Friday, April 22. The theme this year is “Trees For The Earth.” A short program will begin at 5 p.m. followed by a tree seedling planting and then a guided nature walk on the wetlands and wooded trails on the property. The event will …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The fifth annual Grace College Business Plan Competition will take place on Wednesday, April 20, in the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Sponsored by the Grace College School of Business, the competition will feature four finalist teams comprised of Grace College students. A seven-person panel of area business …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Adam Lincoln Manuwal, 42, Culver, was arrested by Marshall County Sheriff’s Department following a one vehicle accident Saturday, April 16. The accident was reported at 11:37 p.m. on SR 17 at Sycamore Road, Plymouth. Manuwal was initially charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Marshall County Police report several 911 calls were received …read more.

WARSAW — A copy of “Schools of Kosciusko County 1835-1975” can be ordered at a discounted pre-publication price of $37.50 if the order is placed by May 29. Books are scheduled to be available by the end of August.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb will be the keynote speaker at the Kosciusko Lincoln Day Dinner. The event will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Champagne Jam, 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw. Holcomb is well-regarded for his upbeat, inspiring political speeches. All candidates will be given an opportunity to address those …read more.

WARSAW — “Musical May,” featuring music from the 1900s to 1940s, is the theme for May’s First Friday, May 6, as the monthly event continues its presentation of a “Decade of Change.” The evening will also feature the unveiling of the Current Effects project. The night’s events will be from 5-9 p.m. downtown Warsaw on …read more.

ELKHART — Hope Gregory, 20, Warsaw, complained of neck pain following a three-vehicle accident. The accident occurred at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16, on SR 19, south of CR 28, south of Elkhart. Gregory along with Angela Lambert, 33, Wakarusa, driver of a second vehicle, were taken to Elkhart General Hospital for further evaluation. Lambert …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Recently, Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb announced the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs awarded six communities funding for economic development initiatives through their Downtown Enhancement Grant program. The Cities of Aurora, Columbia City, Seymour, Peru and the Towns of Veedersburg and Vevay will each receive grant funds ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 …read more.

PIERCETON — Paragon Medical, Inc. and the Pierceton Woods Academy teamed up on April 13, to clean up the areas in and around their respective campuses in Pierceton. Paragon initiated this effort in 2014 and decided to invite other area businesses to participate this year, in which the Pierceton Woods Academy gladly accepted. A total …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A little idea from a Warsaw native is coming to fruition this summer. Andrew Morris, a Warsaw Community High School graduate and Fulbright recipient, is organizing a community folk festival at the Wildwood Nature Preserve in Silver Lake Saturday, May 21. Named after General Thaddeus Kosciusko, General Thad’s Folk Fest will bring …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department is seeking team and hole sponsors for its third annual golf outing, set to begin at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 26. Sponsorships are as follows: One hole with one team, $250 Two holes or more with one team, $50 increase per hole Two holes or more …read more.

By TERRI KEIM Administrative Assistant, Department of Public Works WARSAW — The Department of Public Works has scheduled a one week spring leaf pick-up program to coincide with Earth Day. During the week of April 18, large piles of leaves can be raked to the curb or alley. They will be picked up on your regular trash …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS BOURBON — During spring break 2016 at Triton Jr.-Sr. High School, the following students traveled to Costa Rica with Triton Science teacher, Dawn Slein. Rece Williamson, Josh Wagers, Skylar Garbinson, Heather Stitcher, Brooklyn Beatty, Jenna Swihart and Olivia Frushour. The students had a wonderful trip and are pictured in many of their …read more.

LEESBURG — The new Dinner Dance and Auction for the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County has a new date. The event will now be held Saturday, Aug. 27. The original date was announced Saturday, Sept. 10. The Dinner Dance and Auction will be held at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. The evening will include cocktails, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Celebrates Indiana’s Bicentennial Committee will be holding a general meeting on Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 pm. This meeting will be in the Warsaw City Hall Council Chamber. Plans for the three day Bicentennial Festival and the Bicentennial Torch Relay will be discussed. Anyone interested in volunteering, sponsoring an …read more.

WARSAW — Two sewer feasibility studies were approved by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety Friday morning, April 15. The studies will look into the Airport Industrial park area, Deer Trail and Ellsworth Street areas. Wessler Engineering, Inc., Fort Wayne, was hired for all three studies at a total cost of $52,800. Jeremy …read more.

WARSAW — A month and a half after entering a plea agreement in Kosciusko County Superior Court I, Samuel S. Stimmel, 66, 7227 N. Syracuse-Webster Road, North Webster, was sentenced to three years’ incarceration in the Kosciusko County Jail, to be suspended and served on probation. Stimmel was sentenced to one and a half years in …read more.

MILLERSBURG — Trenton Carmack, 19, New Paris, complained of pain to the chest and head following a one-vehicle accident at 4:41 a.m. today, Friday, April 15. The accident was on CR 42, east of CR 37, one mile west of Millersburg. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Carmack was traveling eastbound on CR 42 when his …read more.

[weaver_youtube BmR6hYfvwZo rel=0]   WARSAW — “The Wizardry of Oz: L. Frank Baum” with Dr. Elliot Engel was a presentation of Baum’s life from riches to rags, back to riches and then back to rags. Engel provided a humorous presentation to guests at the 14th Annual Kosciusko Literacy Services Author Dinner Thursday evening in Warsaw. …read more.

WARSAW — A steady stream of well-wishers lined up at the Warsaw Police Department Friday afternoon, April 15, to bid an unofficial farewell to Officer Joe Hawn. After 27 years, Hawn is retiring, or rather transitioning, from his position with WPD to serve as the town marshal for Winona Lake. “I’ve always loved the Warsaw …read more.