By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College WARSAW — The Current Effects: Storm Drain Art Project unveiling is at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, on First Friday in downtown Warsaw. This unveiling will reveal the art designs and locations of at least nine storm drains in Warsaw being painted …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana State Police are investigating a crash that left a Plymouth man dead after the car he was driving struck a semi tractor trailer head on. The accident happened Wednesday night around 10:30 p.m. on US 6 just west of SR 106 near Bremen. Initial investigation by the state police revealed …read more.

ELKHART — Trial dates were set this afternoon, Friday, April 15, for the three individuals indicted by Kosciusko County Grand Juries in December 2015 and January 2016. Individually Mark Soto, Aaron Rovenstine and Kevin Bronson appeared before Special Judge Evan S. Roberts, in Elkhart Superior Court 1. It was during the status conference hearing for …read more.

April 15, a day dreaded by taxpayers around the nation, shares an annual frivolous counterpart: Take a Wild Guess Day. Motivational speaker Jim Barber figured to bring some relief to the laborious and stressful process of getting tax returns in the mail before the midnight deadline, being scrupulously careful not to make any mistakes. So …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board members spent their regular monthly meeting Thursday, April 14, touching base on several aspects of the chamber as new Executive Director Andrea Reed comes into her responsibilities. Special focus was given to the chamber website, getting QuickBooks in order and planning the annual golf outing. Teddy Pieper of …read more.

Editor’s Note: This is part two of a three-part series briefly recapping progress on each of the three Warsaw schools under construction. WARSAW — While the construction site at Lincoln Elementary School, Warsaw, does not look like much at this time, passersby will soon notice framework for the new building beginning to go up. Representatives of the …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Theatre Society Presents “The Odd Couple: Female Version” at 7 p.m. April 23 and 24 in Wampler Auditorium, 604 E. College Ave., North Manchester. It is free and open to the public. Most people know about the 1960s version of “The Odd Couple,” Neil Simon’s affectionate comedy about unlikely roommates Oscar …read more.

SYRACUSE — Just talk to someone. It may sound simple, but for those struggling with depression, thoughts of suicide or something else similar, it is not quite so easy.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester University Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble will perform a concert of some of their greatest hits on Wednesday, May 4. “The Session” will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. This performance will be recorded for the bands’ first live album. The Symphonic Band …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Tippecanoe Valley High School Building Trades program, under the direction of instructor Wes Backus, will host its annual open house from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 15. The open house features the home built for Preston and Ashley Singleton at 5043 S. CR 400W, Claypool. The home includes 2,055 square feet of living space on …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson came before the Kosciusko County Council Thursday, April 14, to talk of where Kosciusko County stands economically. Robertson said it was an excellent year last year. The county had 850 new manufacturing jobs and $63 million in new capital investment. He said the year ended …read more.

WARSAW — The wheel tax, state funds and fund transfers were topics of the Kosciusko County Council’s meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14. Kosciusko County Council President Robert Sanders told those at the meeting the State of Indiana is giving back funds the county has paid in as a “one-time courtesy.” The funds are …read more.

WARSAW — Getting to know new kindergartners each fall can be challenging for any school corporation, especially when it comes to learning about their individual health needs. With this in mind, Warsaw Community Schools, through its partnership with Lutheran Health Network Kosciusko Community Hospital, is offering low-cost physicals for all of its incoming kindergartners. “It’s a …read more.

WARSAW — The lakes and rivers of northern Indiana are the hub for some of the most popular weekend activities in the state. It’s these selfsame waters that need an immense amount of care and protection, which is provided not only by organizations like the Center for Lakes and Streams, but also by volunteer groups. …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation BOURBON — The Triton FFA members celebrated Ag Day on Tuesday, April 12, with a petting zoo at Triton Junior/Senior High School. The elementary students enjoyed their classroom visits to see the animals.  

ELKHART — Elections are serious business, and nobody mocks them better than Capitol Steps. The comedy troupe will come to the Lerner Theatre for a one-night performance at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. Tickets for the show will range in price from $35 to $50, and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 22. …read more.

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener SYRACUSE — It isn’t too late to plant annual, perennial and biennial flower seeds for summer blossoms, maybe not this summer, but the following for sure. Why is it necessary to start plants before it’s warm outdoors? Well, for some species, it isn’t too early, directly sown seeds into …read more.

WARSAW — Baker Youth Club, 1401 E. Smith St., Warsaw, will be holding a bazaar and silent auction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16. This event is free and open to all ages. Concessions will be available. Grab bags will be given to the first 100 people in the doors. The bazaar …read more.

By MELANIE VERBURG Public Relations Specialist, IU Health Goshen GOSHEN — Goshen residents will be able to receive primary and urgent care at a new clinic space on U.S. 33. IU Health Goshen completed construction on the facility in late first quarter, 2016, and IU Health Goshen Physicians Family Medicine and Urgent Care Clinic, 2824 …read more.

By AMANDA BANKS Director of Public Relations, Grace College WINONA LAKE — To help meet the demand for blood donations, Grace College and Seminary will host a Red Cross Blood Drive from noon to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the Gordon Recreation Center, 100 Publishers Dr., Winona Lake. “Not enough people realize the impact …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced a tentative timeline for construction of left-turn lanes on SR 19 at CR 52, just north of the Nappanee. Work recently began with the installation of pipe along the roadway. Motorists can expect daytime traffic directed by flaggers while the remainder of pipe is installed. Later, drivers …read more.

WARSAW — Flooding at Central Park may be on its way out due to the efforts of the city’s utilities department and the clearing of a 36-inch storm sewer line heavily blocked with tree roots. Rainfall would frequently flood areas of Central Park eliminating use for parking and recreation. Despite what should have been adequate …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police-Bremen District 24 MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana State Police Post in Bremen added a new K-9 team to the district. Senior Trooper David Caswell and his K-9 partner Chase recently graduated from a 14-week academy certifying them through the International Police Work Dog Association. The K-9 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Ellie Goulding will be performing at Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park, 801 W Washington St, Indianapolis on Saturday, May 14.

WARSAW — Yesterday, Wednesday, April 13, marked an important day for Grace College athletics as the planned Bernard and Linnie Key Track and Field Complex underwent a groundbreaking ceremony on the future location of the complex. Dozens of people gathered to watch the ceremony, including the four sisters, Martha Dosmann, Margaret McKiney, Maymie Pride and Winifred …read more.

WARSAW — Grace College students are painting the town this month to raise awareness of issues surrounding the local lakes and streams. The idea behind the murals, senior Gabe Shennum said, is to raise awareness about storm drain pollution and other issues pertaining to local lakes and streams. “Water that goes down a storm drain …read more.

SHIPSHEWANA — Wynonna and the Big Noise will be at the Shipshewana Event Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 3. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $99, $74, $59 or $29, depending on seating and can be purchased here. Dinner and theater: $114, $89, $74 and $44.

SILVER LAKE — The town of Silver Lake will host its annual spring cleanup Saturday, May 14. Items need to be set out early Saturday morning. Prohibited items include: Paints Oils Tires Large appliances Large furniture TVs Computers Microwaves Lawn waste like leaves, grass and limbs Anything containing Freon unless the Freon has been drained …read more.

WARSAW — Donald Lee Heeter, 52, 3521 Lake City Highway, Warsaw, was arrested Wednesday afternoon, April 13, on a warrant charging him with child pornography, a level 6 felony. The charge states Heeter knowingly or intentionally possessed a photograph that depicted or descried sexual conduct by a child who he knew was less than 18 …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Town Council had a busy agenda during its regular meeting Wednesday, April 13. Two bids had arrived for the solid waste disposal for 2016. Clerk-Treasurer Tonya Conley opened them and board member Chad Miner read them aloud. The first bid came from Advanced Disposal, Claypool, bidding $39,540 for the year. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College broke ground Wednesday for a new track facility on campus.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, April 13. Troopers were dispatched to the area of 9B Road, just east of Gumwood Road in rural Marshall County. Troopers arrived at the scene to find a 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis upside …read more.

Leesburg Pied Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday, April 15, Karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, April 16, Pottsies Pastime. Milford Lizard’s Bar Friday, April 15, Karaoke with Chris cage. 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, Gunslinger. Syracuse Oakwood Resort 8-11 p.m. Saturday, April 16, Jon Durnell Duo.  

MENTONE — Students and teacher alike are both learning something new this year while the Tippecanoe Valley High School building trades project home is being built.

By CAPT. MICHAEL CULP Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department ELKHART — The Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership announced the completion of the March 2016 dangerous and impaired driving enforcement campaign. During the 24-day enforcement period, in conjunction with normal patrols, additional officers from the partnership conducted high-visibility efforts that consist of DUI high visibility enforcement zones, …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council met at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, to discuss sewer bonds, power adjustments and master keys. Pooja Sheresta from Umbaugh was present to introduce ordinance 2016-02 to refund the current sewer bonds 2000A and 2000B. The total savings would be $83,000. The town will use Piper Jaffrey …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Fort Wayne physician Brian Youn, MD, the medical director of critical care at St. Joseph Hospital, has received one of Indiana’s highest honors. Gov. Mike Pence bestowed upon Youn the rank and title of Sagamore of the Wabash in Indianapolis Monday, April 11. Youn was joined by family members, Lutheran Health Network administrators …read more.

MILFORD — Waubee Lake Park is a summer destination for many families who reside in and around the Milford area. Owned by the town of Milford, the park offers a place for families to enjoy the shores of Waubee Lake, complete with a public beach supervised by lifeguards. However, the playground equipment at the park …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Board saw firsthand the progress on the design build project coming to fruition. Project supervisor Jim LeMasters took board members on a location-by-location tour, explaining each step of the project so far and describing what will happen next. Donning hard hats, the board first stopped at Lincoln Elementary School, where a new …read more.

GOSHEN — Norfolk Southern Railroad and the Goshen Police Department will be conducting a Trespassing Abatement Program or T.A.P. Officers will be assigned to this special detail on a selected date in an effort to deter individuals from trespassing on the railroad tracks in the city. Crossing railroad tracks is only permitted at marked crossings. …read more.

WARSAW — Pilots are beginning to fly out of their way in order to take advantage of the low fuel prices at the Warsaw Municipal Airport, according to Nick King, manager of the Warsaw Municipal Airport. Due to advertising through Flight Aware, a flight tracking and planning application used by pilots, the Warsaw Municipal Airport has …read more.

Barry Andrew WARSAW — Kurt Jones will begin his duties as the Kosciusko Community Corrections Director Monday, April 18, and Barry Andrew, who has served as director the past few years, will step down. Andrew will continue to serve as the Kosciusko County Alcohol And Drug Program Director and the Drug Court Coordinator. The announcement …read more.

WARSAW — Parkview Health System’s new Warsaw location celebrated yet another milestone Wednesday afternoon, April 13, when the ribbon was cut to signify the opening of the new emergency room. The ER officially opens at 7 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, April 14. Hospital representatives, employees and town dignitaries gathered under a clear, blue sky to cut the …read more.

WARSAW – The Kosciusko Community YMCA, both the Parkview Warsaw and the North Webster branches, will be offering free admission to anyone who brings in a donation of a non-perishable food item from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 15. These items will be given to Combined Community Services. Coming in as a guest …read more.

MILFORD — Railroad crossings at Syracuse Street and Catherine Street in Milford are closed today, Wednesday, April 13, through Friday, April 22. Motorists should adjust travel routes accordingly. The closures are for crossing repair and maintenance.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department announced Tuesday, April 12, the completion of the March 2016 dangerous and impaired driving enforcement campaign. During the 24-day enforcement period, 97 tickets were written and seven arrests were made within Marshall County. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2014, an …read more.

Approximately 40 people gathered on the south lawn of the Kosciusko County Courthouse in Warsaw today to plant a garden of blue pinwheels in honor of Child Abuse Prevention month. Those attending the ceremony included representatives of Court Appointed Special Advocates, Department of Children’s Services, Judge David Cates, Prosecutor Dan Hampton, county employees and other …read more.

MILFORD — A new overpass is being proposed for Milford. While the proposed project is still in the preliminary planning stages, county officials said construction could start in two years. Ron Robinson, Kosciusko County administrator, received approval to have USI Consulting, Indianapolis, begin preliminary work done on extending CR 1300N, from Old SR 15 and …read more.

WARSAW — The 18th annual “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair” was at the Kosciusko Fairgrounds from 5-7:30 p.m. last evening, Tuesday, April 12, with plenty of agriculture booths, food samples and prizes. As people entered the fairgrounds, their first stop was at the Beaver Dam Stand Welcome Center to receive …read more.

WARSAW — Personnel and math curriculum were major topics of discussion during the Warsaw Community School Board monthly work session Tuesday evening, April 12. Director of Human Resources Jeanine Corson presented a problem to the board pertaining to recruiting and retaining paraprofessionals. HR, she said, is looking at the issue closely to see what factors may …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board learned the gazebo in Lakeside Park will have a new roof installed this week during its regular monthly meeting Monday night, April 11. The metal roof will be the same as the roof on the new pavilion. Starting next week, concrete work will begin in front of the Syracuse Community …read more.

SYRACUSE — Goshen assistant Matt Carpenter has taken the reigns for the Lady Warriors.

WARSAW — Two Tippecanoe Valley students are setting up a 3-on-3 tournament for a good cause.

SYRACUSE — During a special meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, April 12, in Syracuse, the board approved two new high school coaches and awarded two more summer construction bids.

By ASHLEE JACKSON Indiana Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement CULVER — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a fisherman found unresponsive in the water on Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver. Marshall County Dispatch received a 911 call about a man overboard at approximately 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. A construction worker on shore …read more.

WARSAW — Actress Shari Rigby knows all too well what it is like to face seemingly insurmountable obstacles and she plans to share her experiences during Heartline Pregnancy Center’s annual Gathering of Hope Banquet. Doors open for the event at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at First Christian Church, 115 Park Ridge Drive, Warsaw. Dinner and the …read more.

WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, April 12, in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a petition to allow agricultural animals on the Doug Wolferman property just outside of Milford.

By KELLY HECKAMAN Extension Educator ANR & CED, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County WARSAW — You and your family can celebrate the diversity of Kosciusko County agriculture on April 12 at “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair.” The event will be 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. All attendees receive …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department will open Mantis Skate Park for the season from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, April 16. The park is located at 400 Little League Drive, on Boggs campus. The park is free of charge, fully-supervised, and a family friendly skate facility for all ages, elementary students through adults. Skateboards …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Public Safety Telecommunications Week originated in California in 1981 and was nationally recognized by an act of the United States Congress in 1991. In Indiana, Public Safety Telecommunications Week has been recognized state wide since 1999, most commonly by a proclamation from Indiana’s governor. Public Safety Telecommunications Week reminds all Hoosiers that the first step …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council wrestled Monday night, April 11, with how to address its money woes, particularly as they relate to utilities which, according to Joellen Free, town treasurer, continues to operate “in the red.” At March’s meeting, Free suggested raising revenue through the reestablishment of cumulative funds to their maximum rate. Cumulative funds …read more.

By DETECTIVE LT. DUANE CULP Marshall County Sheriff’s Department PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department would like to invite the Marshall County Community to attend Community Information Nights at the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, 1400 Pioneer Drive in Plymouth. The event will consist of four sessions, each lasting approximately 90 minutes. Session titles, time …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The helicopter originally called to the scene of a workplace accident in Etna Green was called off and the patient was transported via ambulance to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. The identity of the injured person has not been released and there is no word yet on his condition.

Township attorney Andrew Grossnickle reported to the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday, April 11, he penciled some drafts of a state-mandated oversight policy “based on the state’s memo and research.” The state requires all political subdivisions, such as townships, to have in place by July 1 a policy describing procedures to address “any variances, …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Board member Bill Musser announced Monday, April 11, the process is underway to select the board’s at-large member to replace Steve Snyder, whose term ended Dec. 31. “Randy Cox is interested in becoming the fifth board member,” said Musser, also a member of the Syracuse Town Council. “The town council has met …read more.

WARSAW —  CASA and DCS  will join together at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 13,  to plant a pinwheel garden on the south side of the courthouse lawn.  The judges, school superintendents and other local community members have also been invited to participate. CASA and DCS used to do a candle light vigil but decided to …read more.

SYRACUSE — As a service project for Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy, Autumn Yoder, a junior at Wawasee High School, organized the Baskets for Babies project.

ETNA GREEN — A landing zone for Lutheran Air is being set up near Carolina Carports, 10237 West CR350 N, Etna Green, following a workplace injury that has left one person injured.

By SUE ANN MITCHELL Kosciusko County Treasurer KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County property tax bills were mailed the second week of April. Property taxes for Kosciusko County will be due May 10 and Nov. 10 for 2015 payable 2016 tax payments. Only one tax bill is mailed each year which includes both the spring and …read more.

By ED ROCK Kosciusko County Emergency Management Spring may be running a little late this year but you still need to be prepared. Do you have a Weather Alert Radio? Do you need to get it programed or change the program? Do you need to purchase a radio and get it programed? All of this …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School string orchestra will present an “informal” spring concert 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in the high school auditorium.

PIERCETON — A vacated right-of-way and street repaving were topics of discussion during the Monday, April 11, regular meeting of the Pierceton Town Council. The council began by approving a petition by resident Norma Wood to vacate an old, unused public right-of-way on her property along Catholic Street. Wood’s attorney was present and submitted the petition in …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library’s board of trustees met Monday, April 11, to discuss new activities blooming throughout the library. “It’s an exciting time,” said Barbara Beck, president of the board of trustees. As a part of National Library Week, the library has been filled with seven “makerspaces,” where people can gather and do anything …read more.

PIERCETON — Ice-covered roads were deemed the cause of a weekend rollover accident on SR 13, north of Shoop Road, Pieceton. At approximately 10:54 a.m. Saturday, April 9, Ashley N. Lyon, 22, 10532 S. School Ave., Silver Lake, was northbound on SR 13, going around a curve, when her gray 2007 Pontiac hit a patch of …read more.

INDIANA — Work Zone Awareness Week is April 11-15, which marks the ceremonial start to highway construction season and seeks to increase public awareness of motorist and worker safety. In order to take care of our existing highways and bridges and aggressively build for the future, the Indiana Department of Transportation is investing more than …read more.

WARSAW — The annual meeting for Kosciusko REMC will be held at Warsaw Community Church on April 16. The doors open for refreshments and the educational energy expo at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. KREMC would like to encourage their members to attend the meeting and let their voice be heard …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Lions Club 71st annual Mermaid Festival is rapidly approaching. The theme of festival this year is Indiana Bicentennial. One of the highlights of the festival is the Queen of Lakes Pageant. The pageant has all the glamour, thrill and excitement of those shown on television but with local stars. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Lady Lions Club is planning the 71st annual Mermaid Festival Cutie Contest. This year the theme is “Indiana Bicentennial” One of the more popular events of the festival is the Cutie Queen & King Pageant. The pageant is open to girls and boys between the ages of 4 and …read more.

WARSAW — Unseasonably cold weather and snow have not halted work on three Warsaw school buildings that are receiving major renovations this spring, summer and fall. While all three projects are happening simultaneously, each building has its particular set of needs. Edgewood Middle School is being completely gutted section by section. Work is currently underway on the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse’s Main on Main Improv Troupe announced that they will be a part of the third annual Comedy Criminals Improv Festival hosted by Elkhart Civic Theatre, located at the Bristol Opera House, in Bristol. Main on Main are the 2014 winners and 2015 runners-up in the annual festival. Main on Main will be …read more.

BOURBON — Kevin Rodriguez-Duran, 20, Warsaw, was booked in the Marshall County Jail after being arrested by Bourbon Police early Sunday morning, April 10. Duran has been charged with possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and illegal possession of alcohol. He was given a court date and held on a cash bond of $750. Bourbon Police …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS Outreach And Marketing Specialist, The Watershed Foundation WARSAW — The Clean Waters Partnership steering committee will be meeting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce, 523 S. Buffalo St. Warsaw. The steering committee is working on developing a watershed management plan to address water quality concerns …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Winona Lake was among nine lakes to receive funds for a sediment removal plan as part of the Lake and River Enhancement program in the Department of Natural Resource’s Division of Fish & Wildlife. Grants were also awarded to fix logjam problems in lakes and rivers. The grants totaled $554,000. The grant for …read more.

WARSAW — Steven Paul Gasaway, 25, 5774 N. Second St., Warsaw, and Hannah Marie Brown, 23, 3 EMS B60D Lane, Warsaw, were arrested by police Friday, April 8, in the Oswego area, near Tippecanoe Lake, following a foot pursuit. They were arrested on warrants on multiple charges filed Feb. 19 in Kosciusko Superior Court 1. …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded at approximately 2:08 a.m. today, Monday, April 11, to the area of Fox Farm Road and CR 150W in regards to a vehicle that had left the roadway and was in partially submerged in the water. Officers arrived and located a pickup truck that had …read more.

ARGOS — Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to an area in the 9000 block of 18th Road in Argos, Friday, April 8, for a burglary that had occurred earlier. Police found two back doors of the residence had been kicked in, causing damage to the door and frame. Nothing was noticed missing from the …read more.

Ian J. Clark WARSAW — A request for post-conviction relief has been denied for Ian J. Clark, 41. Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed issued the denial Wednesday, April 6. Clark was sentenced in April 2008 to life without parole for the death of a 2-year-old. He has been incarcerated at the Indiana State Prison, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Legendary actor Kiefer Sutherland has been preparing his debut album “Down In A Hole” for the last year and is currently prepping for a nationwide tour to promote it. Sutherland brings his new music to The Vogue (6259 North College Avenue) 8 p.m. Sunday, April 24. Doors open at 7 p.m. General admission …read more.

SYRACUSE — There will be an informational meeting for the 2016-17 Wawasee High School Marching Band season at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in the WHS Band Room.

By SHERIFF CHRIS SAILORS FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ROCHESTER — Fulton County 911 received a call of a man down near or about the address of 3781 W. 500 N., Rochester, at 4:25 p.m. Saturday, April 9. The nature of the call, a man was hit by a tree and was not breathing or responsive. …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Although his name does not show up on lists of greatest presidents, Benjamin Harrison did more during his one term in office than some better-known presidents accomplished in two. Consider the following: He expanded the U.S. Navy to both coasts and strengthened its fleet, which had no working battleships when he took …read more.

PIERCETON —One person has been taken to the hospital following a rollover accident on SR 13 near Shoop Road, north of Pierceton.

INDIANA — Every summer since 1970, the Indiana State Police has offered law enforcement summer camps for Hoosier youth, and this summer is no different. There will be two law camps, three career camps, and three pioneer camps offered this summer. To date, over 45,000 young Hoosiers have been afforded the opportunity to spend face …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS County Extension Director, Extension Educator Health and Human Sciences, Purdue Extension Elkhart County GOSHEN — Spring has been long in arriving. The cold of spring has a different feel than the cold of winter, I have often been told it is the dampness, but the bottom line is if you …read more.

WABASH — Backed by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi’s widow, Judy Belushi-Pisano, The Official Blues Brothers Revue is live at the Honeywell Center this weekend at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Ink Free News had a chance to talk with Kieron Lafferty, who performs as Elwood Blues (2.0) and Wayne Cantania, as Jake Blues (2.0). …read more.

NAPPANEE — A Round Barn Theatre revival of the Off-Broadway smash, “Forever Plaid,” will open Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre at Nappanee’s 2016 “New To Me,” season on Wednesday, April 13. This revue will transport Round Barn audiences to the 1960s when classic barbershop harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies still ruled the airwaves. Once upon a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College will present the musical production “Godspell” starting at 7:30 p.m. April 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23, with an addition of a matinee at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23. The production, based on the Gospel of Matthew, will be performed in the Little Theater located in Philathea Hall on the …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation will offer a variety of items for sale to the public via online auction starting Thursday, April 21, and concluding Sunday, May 1. The items to be sold are primarily the result of phase #1 of the upcoming Akron Elementary School renovation and construction project scheduled to begin …read more.

WARSAW — Baker Youth Club will host a bazaar and silent auction from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at 1401 E. Smith St. Grab bags will be available to the first 100 people in the doors. The money from the silent auction will support the BYC. There is no entry fee. For …read more.

AKRON — The public is reminded that nominations for the Tippecanoe Valley High School Distinguished Alumni Class of 2016 and nominations for the Tippecanoe Valley Legacy Award are due no later than May 1. To nominate an Akron, Beaver Dam, Burket, Mentone or Talma High School graduate for the Legacy Award or to nominate a …read more.