GOSHEN — An updated release by the Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office and Goshen Police Department say the shootings of Jose Nava Orazco, 27, and Marco Antonio Carmona Gonzalez, 43, Goshen, early Sunday, March 13, appear to be motivated by gang violence. Within one week of the murders, Goshen Police arrested Diego Armando Ramos, 22, Elkhart …read more.

By GREG SOMMERS Director of Outreach and Development Project Promise, a ministry for individuals with disabilities, is hosting its annual Easter play with performances at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. this Saturday, March 19, at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church. The script was written for Project Promise by Donald C. Yost, who wrote movie scripts for “Miracle in …read more.

WARSAW —  A two hour workshop will be taught at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Office at 202 W Main St., on food safety at the farm. “On-Farm Food Safety for Produce Direct Marketers” teaches produce marketers a basic understanding of food safety and good agricultural practices, known as …read more.

WARSAW — “The Bachelor” is over, but the community can still see more of “The Bachelor” Ben Higgins at the annual Baker Youth Club Fundraiser, as there are 120 general admission tickets still available. The annual Baker Youth Club Fundraiser theme has been switched from the traditional BYC Madness to BYC Realty, with special guest …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko High School has announced Emily Hughes will be the valedictorian and Veronica Palmer will be the salutatorian for the 2016 Whitko High School graduating class. The Whitko High School Class of 2016  will graduate Friday, June 10. A Pierceton resident, Hughes is involved in volleyball, softball, the student council, the National …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Don’t forget the Etna Township Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry And Amish Bake Sale starting at 4 p.m. today, March 19, at the Etna Green Heritage Park Building. Proceeds will be used to purchase needed equipment and gear for the Etna Green Fire Department. Dine in prices for adults are $8, kids …read more.

AKRON — Cary Gene Smith Jr., 39, 4330 N. Old Road 15, Warsaw, was to appear in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 on Dec. 27, 2015, for sentencing on numerous charges, but he didn’t appear. Now he is back in the Kosciusko County Jail on those charges after warrants were issued. He was transported back to …read more.

LEESBURG — During a check of the National Precursor Log Exchange on Feb. 11, Indiana State Police Office Luke Waikel saw that Aaron David Poe, 32, 7849 N. 400E, Leesburg had been making an unusual amount of purchase of pseudoephedrine at a drug store in Warsaw. This observation lead to the arrest of Poe Thursday, …read more.

SYRACUSE — How much business is too much business for a busy intersection? That was the discussion for most of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting the evening of Thursday, March 17. The board approved two exceptions and one variance at its meeting. The hot topic of debate was an exception and a variance …read more.

PLYMOUTH — The FBI has arrested James Victor Hunley, 40, in the area of Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, March 17. Hunley was arrested not only in connection with the Feb. 29 armed robbery in Plymouth, but also robberies in other northern Indiana communities. Plymouth Police Detective Leo Mangus reported at 7:47 p.m. Feb. 29, police received …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Good news came today, Friday, March 18, as Walmart announced plans to build a brand-new milk processing plant in the Fort Wayne area. Inside Indiana Business reports the facility will be 250,000 square feet and is projected to bring some 200 new jobs to the area by the end of 2017. News …read more.

Happy birthday (March 20) to Fred McFeely Rogers, a remarkable man whose strength was his kindness and gentility; whose example was his serene, steadfast morality; and whose legacy was the unconditional love he personified and advocated throughout the nearly 75 years he graced this all-too-often heartless world. An ordained Presbyterian minister, Mister Rogers veered from …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School participated in the District II FFA Leadership Contest Wednesday, March 16, at Argos High School. More than 200 FFA members participated in events such as public speaking, quiz bowl, demonstrations and interviews.

ELKHART COUNTY — Gerardo Sanchez, 24, Milford, was transported to IU Health Goshen following a two-vehicle accident on CR 17 at CR 38 in Elkhart County. The accident occurred at 5:40 a.m. today, Friday, March 18. Elkhart County SHeriff’s Department reports Sanchez was traveling north on CR 17, in his 2004 Volvo, when his vehicle …read more.

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP— Joseph Secrist has been elected to the Franklin Township Advisory Board following a Franklin Township Republican Caucus on March 16. He was elected to fill the unexpired tern of Paul Haist, who submitted his resignation. “I just think that people should serve the community,” Secrist said, when asked why he sought the position. …read more.

WARSAW — Iconacy Orthopedic Implants announces its sixth 510(k) clearance to market ceramic modular heads. Ceramic Heads are available in a variety of neck lengths and are produced by CoorsTek Medical under it’s brand name CeraSurf. CoorsTek is a U.S. based operations and this maintains Iconacy’s continuation and commitment to market it’s implants and instruments …read more.

UPDATE: Jonathan S. Hopkins, 20, North SR 14, Akron, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following an accident at 8:19 p.m. Thursday, March 17. The accident was at SR 15 and Southwood Drive, Warsaw. Hopkins complained of pain to the hip and upper leg. He was transported to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

By BECKY CAPPERT Road Scholar Coordinator, Group Sales, Weddings and Marketplace Coordinator, Amish Acres, LLC NAPPANEE — Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit. This two time Tony and Drama Desk Award winning treat is packed with nonstop …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Lutheran EMS, Winona Lake Police Department, the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department, Winona Lake and Warsaw Fire Department were on scene at a two vehicle accident, where one vehicle rolled over, on Wooster Road and CR 250E. It is unknown how many were transferred by Lutheran EMS.

WARSAW — HP Home Rescue came to the Warsaw Board of Works at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 17, seeking to have unpaid sewage liens removed on a soon-to-be demolished property. Allen Hoyt, manager of HP Home Rescue, came before the board to ask to have two liens removed from property he recently purchased from David …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Satori Kelly will be participating at the Kids Business Fair Saturday, March 19, at North Webster Community Center, SR 13, North Webster. Her booth is dedicated to helping a friend, Jett Roe. Roe has a goal to raise enough money for a Riley wagon to be donated to Riley Hospital. He needs …read more.

Elkhart — The newest patrol and corrections officers for the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department will take their oaths on Tuesday, March 29, and officially begin their service. The oath of office will be at 11 a.m. in Elkhart Superior Court II located at 315 S. Second St., with the officers accepting the oath from Judge …read more.

By AMANDA ZAMBRANO Master Gardener Intern WARSAW — After a loved one passes, we often look for special ways to remember them. Of all the ways I’ve chosen to remember loved ones, my most treasured is my memory garden. I guard my memory garden with fierce care, gently pruning to encourage healthy growth, taking some …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Sidney Fire Department has been called to a house fire at 12625 S. Ulrey Road, North Manchester. Everyone is reported out of the house. The fire was out quickly and there was minimal smoke and water damage, which was contained to one room. There is no word yet as to a possible …read more.

WARSAW — A typical work day for James Sweet, Warsaw, might consist of making tea, cleaning the beverage fountain or taking out the garbage. This may sound like a typical McDonald’s work day, but for Sweet, it is a dream come true. Sweet is employed through Career Links, an employment program of Cardinal Services, Warsaw, that places …read more.

WARSAW — A Fort Wayne man has been arrested for theft of over $1,000 in alcohol at Meijer, Warsaw, on Jan. 6, 2015. Carrington Jamall Hogue, 25, 4502 Monore Street, Fort Wayne, has been arrested and booked on an initial charge of theft, a level 6 felony. Warsaw Police responded to a theft in progress …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse resident has been arrested for possession of marijuana after police searched a home where he had been living. Zachary Zuniga, 21, 106 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, was booked Wednesday, March 16, for dealing marijuana and possession of marijuana. A Dec. 30, 2015, investigation led Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers to a …read more.

GOSHEN — Goshen Police have made an arrest in connection with the murders of Jose Nava-Orozco and Marco Carmona-Gonzalez. The murders were discovered around 5 a.m Sunday, March 13. Diego A. Ramos, 22, Elkhart, and Luis Rivas, 19, Goshen, were booked this morning on charges of murder. The investigation is continuing with Goshen Police Chief …read more.

WARSAW — A Winona Lake Police Officer and his K-9 partner were transported following a rear-end collision at East Center Street and Lake City Highway, Warsaw. At approximately 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by Joseph D. Bumbaugh, 54, Park Avenue, Winona Lake, was eastbound on Center Street, attempting to merge …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces bridge maintenance work is scheduled to begin Monday, March 21, on US 30, between SR 15 and SR 19, weather permitting. Three bridges along US 30 will receive bridge deck overlays. Bridges to receive maintenance include US 30 over Pole Run Ditch, .43 miles east of …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Crews are responding to a barn fire at EMS B22 Lane, North Webster.

BOURBON — Triton Junior-Senior High School recently won a grant for a new tool chest, tools, welding jackets and gloves through the online “Donors Choose” program. The students will utilize the the new toolbox to organize the tool room and will be able to safely weld with the new jackets and gloves.

FORT WAYNE — Two Syracuse locals were thankful for their quick thinking and quick driving during a Craigslist sale gone wrong on Monday, March 14. Alyssa Gortney and boyfriend Andrew Custer, both of Syracuse, decided to utilize the ever-popular Craigslist to sell a few items they didn’t need. One of those items, an iPhone 5S, earned …read more.

By ALYSSA RICHARDSON Communications Associate WARSAW — The National Players return to the Warsaw Performing Arts Center to present one of the most often-read and beloved works in the literary canon, “A Tale of Two Cities.” This professional group will bring this Charles Dickens beloved story to life on stage 7 p.m. March 24, at …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In order to get ready for the season, InkFreeNews has compiled a list of Easter egg hunts planned around Kosciusko County. We will be updating this list as announcements come to our attention. To have an event added contact Marc Eshleman at [email protected] Clunette Wednesday, March 23 — United Methodist Church’s Easter …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — Jeli O. Gill, 45, Syracuse, complained of pain to her left arm following a two-vehicle accident on CR 46 at CR 19, south of Goshen. The accident occurred at 6:19 a.m. today, March 16. Gill was taken to Elkhart General Hospital. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Joseph Crawford, 16, Goshen, was traveling …read more.

By CHIEF OF POLICE WADE K. BRANSON Goshen Police Department The Goshen Community may feel as though this week is one of the longest ever while waiting to hear additional information pertaining to the homicide investigation status. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we meticulously proceed with the investigation. There are always elements within …read more.

WARSAW — The regularly scheduled Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting has been moved to a day earlier. Announced earlier in March and at the March 4 board meeting, the Friday, March 18, meeting of the BOW has been moved to Thursday, March 17. The meeting will still be held at 10:30 a.m. …read more.

WARSAW — A special celebration for St. Patrick’s Day will be downtown Warsaw Thursday, March 17. This is a 21 and over event. Local businesses will be joining forces to provide what is hoped to become an annual event. Event Coordinator, Josh Fricke at 110 Craft Meatery, says Buffalo Street will be marked off, between …read more.

By Alex Brown Multimedia Journalist, Inside Indiana Business WARSAW — The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a major military contract to Warsaw-based Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. The more-than-$380 million deal calls for Zimmer to produce various orthopedic products. The deal is a one-year base contract with four, one-year options. The work will be performed in …read more.

Healing Heart Community Church, 655 S. Main St., Nappanee, will present “On a Hill Too Far Away,” a passion play “depicting how Jesus touched so many lives and his encounters during his walk and time here on earth over 2,000 years ago.” Performances will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, March 25, and 3 p.m. …read more.

UPDATE: The road has now been reopened.   NOBLE COUNTY — Starting today, Wednesday, March 16, CR 415N between CR 500E and CR 600E will be closed for road repair in Noble County. Drivers are advised to plan around the closing.

Scott Leon Wilkins WARSAW — He was sentenced to 15 years to the Indiana Department of Corrections this morning for the Dec. 27, 2014, death of Kami Ellis, 27, Nappanee, but Scott Leon Wilkins, 38, has already announced his intention to appeal his conviction and sentence. The accident was on CR 1350N, near CR 300W, …read more.

ELKHART — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that construction on the CR 29 bridge over U.S. 6 in Elkhart County is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 21; weather permitting. The project will include a new 95-foot single span bridge carrying CR 29 over U.S. 6. On Monday, March 21, CR 29 will be …read more.

WARSAW — Alleged forging of drug prescriptions has landed an Etna Green resident in jail. Kyle Thomas Michaelson, 25, 607 N. Pearl St., Etna Green, was arrested for one count of acquiring a controlled substance by fraud, a level 6 felony. On Oct. 16, 2015, officers with the Warsaw City Police Department were called to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Penguin Point Franchise Systems recently presented a generous donation of funds contributed by friends and customers of Jackie Tucker, in the amount of $1,000, to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation for the Jackie Rae Shilling Tucker Memorial Scholarship Fund. Tucker graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1975. During her teenage years she …read more.

WARSAW — A bar fight landed at least one person in jail after a bouncer was beaten and a victim’s jaw was broken. Police arrested Jason W. Stromatt, 41, 1092 Greene Drive, Warsaw, on one count of battery causing serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony, and one count of disorderly conduct, a class B misdemeanor. At …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster is preparing to receive its annual influx of fair weather visitors, according to reports presented at the Tuesday, March 15, town council meeting.

TALMA – To meet 15-year-old Hannah Drudge, it would be easy to assume many things. It could easily be supposed the petite, vivacious and outgoing young lady spends her days concerned with her schoolwork, getting a driver’s license, deciding how to spend Saturday evening and other things teenagers typically prioritize. To be certain, those things …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — County Road 300W, 300 feet south of CR 900N, Whitley County, will be closed today, Wednesday, March 16, for a culvert replacement. The road should reopen later this afternoon. Drivers are advised to plan an alternate route while the road is closed. In addition, CR 900W between CR 200S and CR 300S …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved hiring Bose Public Affairs Group to work with the town in bringing the technology park into the town limits during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 15.

WARSAW — New banners for Central Park were approved during Tuesday evening’s Warsaw Park and Recreation Board meeting. Eighteen banners stating, “Welcome Warsaw Central Park,” and 18 banners promoting the park’s concert series will be purchased from Big Picture Imagery, Warsaw. The goal is to have the banners completed and ready to be placed on …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Improvements may soon be on the horizon for the Stonehenge area in Winona Lake. Yesterday evening, March 16, Winona Lake Town Council met to discuss the possibility of continuing a road improvement project started years ago in the subdivision for Prestwick, Porthcawl and Muirfield roads. According to Town Engineer Larry Long, of …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation continues  utilizing modernized signalization to make left turns in busy intersections better, keep traffic moving, increase safety and reduce gasoline consumption by adding a flashing yellow arrow to some traffic lights. Some of those lights can be found on US 30 in Warsaw. The most notable change to …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board discussed tree maintenance and spring cleaning around the community center during its regular monthly meeting Monday, March 14. Jerry Riffle, Syracuse Tree Board representative, reported 11 trees will be planted this spring.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education at the Indiana State Department of Health is introducing a new program to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing obtain hearing aids. The program will be administered by Hear Indiana. The Hearing Aid Assistance Program of Indiana will support children who …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a wind advisory for Kosciusko, Whitley, Allen, Fulton, Elkhart, Marshall, St. Joseph, LaGrange, Wabash and surrounding counties.  The advisory is in effect from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. Southwest winds are expected at up to 30 miles per hour with gusts …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — With only two more weeks until the S.H.O.E.S. drive is completed, the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce hopes to make its goal. The project was discussed at the chamber’s regular monthly meeting Monday, March 14.

WARSAW — What was initially reported as a small explosion at Zimmer Biomet Building Five this morning, was found not to be an explosion after all. However one individual did sustain minor injuries. That individual was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Chief reports the incident was similar to that of a pressure cooker …read more.

KEN “HAWKEYE” LOCKE Community Ministries Coordinator KOSCIUSKO — The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County is promoting a “Give Green Challenge” to stock their Choice Food Pantry that currently serves around 200 families each month. The challenge will run from St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, to the end of the month March 31. “Donations of canned …read more.

WARSAW — Motions to waive initial hearings by attorneys for C. Aaron Rovenstine and Mark H. Soto have been filed with Kosciusko Circuit Court. The motions eliminate appearance of both individuals Thursday morning. Initial hearings, for both men to hear the indictments brought against them by a grand jury, were scheduled for 8:30 a.m. in …read more.

SYRACUSE — Longtime Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tammy Cotton resigned from her position Friday, March 11. Cotton stated, “I will always have a passion for the chamber and community, but I also have other passions and I’m choosing to focus on those.”

By EILEEN OAKS The Watershed Foundation Marketing and Outreach Specialist WARSAW —  The Clean Waters Partnership, an extension of The Watershed Foundation, is hosting its first open house at 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce located at 523 S Buffalo St. At the open house, members of the CWP hope …read more.

Leesburg Pied Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 18, will be karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 19, will be a St. Patrick’s Day party with Pick Slide playing. Milford Lizard’s Bar 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, March 18, Karaoke with Chris Cage. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, The United Band. Oakwood …read more.

WARSAW — Three people suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon, March 13, at North Detroit Street and Lake City Highway. Warsaw Police Officer Phillip M. Hawks, 28, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, complained of pain to the head. He was checked by Lutheran EMS paramedics and taken to MedStat per policy of …read more.

AKRON — The Advisory Board of the Valley Hometown Fund is seeking grant applications to help make the Tippecanoe Valley community a better place. The 2016 Valley Hometown Fund Grant Application is available on the TVSC website. All grant applications must be submitted to the TVSC Administration office by no later than April 1. Because …read more.

SYRACUSE — Steve Wiktorowski has announced his resignation from the boys head basketball position at Wawasee High School.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Area Career Center will be hosting a student leadership showcase from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday March 23. “Due to our last snowstorm and school cancellations, our students were unable to attend the Family, Career, Community Leaders of America and ProStart state leadership competition.” said Chef Mark Brag, ProStart advisor. “As you can …read more.

WARSAW — Last week a Facebook post about an 8-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, who had been allegedly beaten up, went viral. The Warsaw Police Department has investigated and responded to the viral post and have declared it false. Here is the statement from the WPD Facebook page, posted at 11:20 a.m. this morning: March …read more.

MILFORD — In a nearly three hour public meeting Monday evening, March 14, Milford Town Council mulled the possibility of reestablishing three cumulative funds to higher rates. The move would mean a raise in taxes for Milford property owners, though just how much remains unclear. During a public hearing, town clerk and treasurer Joellen Free …read more.

LEESBURG — Leesburg Town Council dug up old business keeping members chatting during its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, March 14. After several suggestions from the State Board of Accounts auditor, the board had a few new things to take into consideration. The auditor suggested creating a form to better outline the process for determining …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation AKRON — During the March meeting of the Board of School Trustees of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, three staff members were honored. Akron Elementary School Instructional Coach Inga Omondi was the recipient of the World Class Teacher Award. When asked to offer a few words about …read more.

BOURBON —Tom McFarland, business official for Triton School Corporation, has been named the District Two School Business Official of the Year. McFarland received the award from the Indiana Association of School Business Officials. He has served schools in this capacity for 12 years.

SERGEANT RON GALAVIZ Public Information Officer-Fort Wayne KENDALLVILLE — A 76-year-old woman from Kendallville was arrested yesterday by the Indiana State Police following a multi-agency investigation which began in September of 2015, following allegations that U.S. currency was being exchanged for sexual acts at a local business. The alleged acts were said to have occurred …read more.

WARSAW — A man who slapped a woman on her face causing a laceration to the lower lip and hit her on the hip with a belt, has been arrested on domestic battery charges. Rene Rodriguez, 29, 908 Oak Brook Place, Warsaw, was arrested Monday evening, March 14, on charges of domestic battery with a …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Trustee Barb Griffith presented a state mandate to the township advisory board Monday, March 14, which requires the board to form an oversight committee, “adopt internal control standards” and “ensure that personnel receive training concerning the internal control standards and procedures adopted by the political subdivision,” according to www.in.gov. The township has …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Territory executive board unanimously approved $30,000 to replace the fire department’s 20-year-old SCBA equipment. The funds will come from the department’s equipment replacement fund. Changes in the governing National Fire Protection Association standards necessitate the upgrade. The standards now dictate the low pressure alarm on air cylinders sound when the operating pressure …read more.

WARSAW — Benjamin F. Davis III, 26, 765 E. Clark St., Warsaw, has been arrested on a charge of possession of paraphernalia and driving while suspended, both class A misdemeanors. The charge of possession of paraphernalia was enhanced to a level 6 felony, due to a conviction on Jan. 13, 2012, for an offense involving …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday, March 14, to talk about new policies and new friends. Lorie Krygier, president of the Friends of the Library, a self-supporting non-profit charitable group, was present at the meeting and told the board how Warsaw Friends of the Library started. Krygier said the …read more.

CLICK HERE FOR UPDATE ON FIRE AT ZIMMER BIOMET Emergency personnel are at Zimmer Biomet Building Five, for a report of a small explosion. WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lutheran EMS are at the scene of what has been reported as a small explosion at Zimmer Biomet, Building Five. At least one person has …read more.

Public right of way at 909 W. Catholic St. PIERCETON — The closing of a public right of way next to 909 W. Catholic Street, was tabled by the Pierceton Town Council Monday evening, March 14. Norma Wood, owner of the property, presented to the council at one time the property was going to be …read more.

WARSAW — Three requests were brought before the Warsaw Plan Commission Monday evening, March 14, and three requests were approved. A favorable recommendation will be sent to the Warsaw Common Council for final plat approval for Section One for Mitchell Reserve, now named Belle Augusta. The preliminary plat was submitted in October of 2014. This …read more.

WARSAW — Roughly a month after announcing a $1 million partnership with Lutheran Health Network, the Warsaw Community Schools board of trustees has announced what it plans to do with the funding. The announcement came during the board’s regular meeting Monday evening, March 14, that WCS will use it to install artificial turf on the …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County farmer’s market is gearing up for a successful 2016 summer market season. The Kosciusko Community Hospital is its premier 2016 sponsor. Market organizers are looking for musical entertainers for the 2016 summer season. This would be Saturday mornings and would be a paid position plus tips. The summer market will …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley building project moved one step further during the Monday, March 14, board meeting. Skillman Corporation, a project administration and construction management service located in Merrillville and Indianapolis, came before the board with an update to the bid process for the additions and renovations to Akron Elementary. A total of 52 bids …read more.

WARSAW – The WCS School Board approved a plan Monday night to install field turf at Fisher Field.

CLUNETTE — Stop and think for a moment. Are you aware of anything still standing and dating to 1844?

PLYMOUTH — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the closure of the Michigan Road Bridge leading into Plymouth, just south of US 6, off of old US 31, starting 8 a.m. March 18, and continuing through the beginning of July. Crews will demolish and remove the Michigan Road bridge and replace with an “at grade” …read more.

SYRACUSE — Once again, all 400 tickets for Lakeland Youth Center’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance sold out quickly. Dads and their daughters enjoyed an evening of dancing at the Oakwood Resort Event Center Saturday, March 12. Organizers stopped counting when the waiting list for tickets went over 27. Before the dance approximately 79 girls, who …read more.

INDIANA —  House Bill 1019 was voted on and unanimously passed by both legislative bodies on Thursday, March 10. HB 1019 is a bill that concerns itself with the protocol surrounding the release of law enforcement recordings — police dash and body cams — under public records law. The bill now awaits the signature of …read more.

By JONI TRUEX KLA Public Relations Director WARSAW — Kosciusko Leadership Academy met at the Zimmer Biomet Dane Miller R & D Center on Bell Drive recently. Guest speakers included Dan Richard, Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission Director; George Robertson, Kosciusko Economic Development Executive Director; and Rob Parker, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Superior Court III denied a request for an order of protection by a citizen against Warsaw Police Officer Paul Heaton. Kimberly Richardson filed a protection order on March 4, and the same day, according to court documents, Kosciusko Superior Court Judge, Joe Sutton, ordered the Clerk of Court to transfer the …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana Business Opportunity Partners held a charity quarter auction for Fellowship Missions on Feb. 27, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1126. The iBOP group was able to make a $1,227.75 donation to Fellowship Missions and appreciates those who supported the event. There were over 100 items to bid on from …read more.

By JACLYN ‘JACKIE’ FRANKS, MPH HHS Extension Educator, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, Kosciusko County KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County is kicking butts. Cigarette butts, that is. Thursday March 17, the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids is celebrating their 20th anniversary of the Kick Butt’s Day campaign. Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism …read more.

HOLLYWOOD — Marvel Studios is increasing their girlpower on the big screen, and behind the scenes they’re looking for some talented science-loving youngsters as well.

WARSAW — Randy Lee Haddan, 51, 728 E. Main St., Warsaw, was arrested Friday afternoon, March 11, on an outstanding warrant issued in October 2014. Haddan was booked on charges of dealing in a schedule I, II or III controlled substance, a class B felony. He was booked in the county jail at 4:53 p.m. …read more.

SYRACUSE — A fight at Duffy’s Pub & Grub, Syracuse, on Feb. 9, resulted in charges being filed against Jeremy L. Coburn, 36, 6731 W. Maple St., Kimmell. Coburn was booked in the county jail at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, March 13. He has been charged with battery, causing moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee has received $34,500 in grants from the Greenways Foundation of Indiana and two grants from the Kosciusko County Convention Recreation and Visitor’s Commission. This has been a great start to the year for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee, said Megan McClellan, executive director for the trails. The Greenways Foundation of Indiana …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was provided by the Kosciusko Coalition On Drug Education.) The drug culture is rapidly adapting, attempting to ensure people don’t get caught. A whole market exists for concealing drugs, including clothing and products. Certain clothing can be a dead giveaway that teens are using. Popular shirts making a statement about drugs …read more.

SYRACUSE — A mother concerned about the drug addiction of her son, turned to police after finding drugs in her home. Martin Charles Munn, 19, 9726 N. 300E, Syracuse, was arrested by police Friday and charged with possession of cocaine, a level 6 felony, and possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor. On March 9, …read more.