LEESBURG — Ricky Alan Shepherd, 51, 4 EMS B6C Lane, Leesburg, was arrested Friday evening, March 11, on five charges, including two charges of bodily injury to a law enforcement officer. Shepherd was booked on charges of two counts of battery causing bodily injury to law enforcement officer, both level 5 felonies; two counts of …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Sunday morning at the Village Pantry located at 400 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Officers were dispatched to the Village Pantry, just after 1 a.m. Sunday, March 13, for an armed robbery. It was reported the suspect fled westbound on foot and was …read more.

GOSHEN — The two victims in this morning’s double shooting at Brookside Manor, Goshen, have been identified as Jose Nava-Orozco, 27, and Marco A. Carmona-Gonzales, 43, both of Goshen. At this point Goshen Police have no reason to believe this was a random act. There is no suspect information yet available. In the morning hours …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Officers from the Indiana State Police and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single vehicle crash on Redwood Road, south of Ninth Road, at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, in which a Plymouth man died. The preliminary crash investigation by Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Dave Caswell revealed that Robert …read more.

By LT. KIP SHUTER Public Information Officer, Warsaw Police Department A Warsaw man is being held on preliminary charges of felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon following a shooting during a domestic dispute. Around, 7:45 p.m. Saturday, police responded to the 1100 block of North Detroit Street, in Warsaw, for a 911 call of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw will face McCutcheon in the Lafayette Jefferson Semistate on Saturday night.

GOSHEN — Goshen Police Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Brookside Manor in reference to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival officers met with the reportee who informed officers of two males in the residence who had been shot. Officers entered and secured the home and located the two male victims. Goshen …read more.

By ALYSSA RICHARDSON Communications Associate, Warsaw Community Schools WARSAW — A Washington STEM Academy student noticed the school didn’t have a hornet mascot during school events and came up with a plan. Fifth grade student Graham Hoyle researched what it would take to bring a mascot back to Washington and formulated a proposal for Principal …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Celebrates Indiana’s Bicentennial committee will have a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in Warsaw’s City Hall. This meeting is for anyone interested in helping with the event planning, volunteering or just wanting to know more.  Representatives from all communities in the county are invited. The county’s Bicentennial …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A date has been set for the Winona Lake Limitless Park community build event and all are invited to participate. According to Winona Lake Park Department Director Holly Hummitch, site preparation begins at 11 a.m. Friday, April 22. This will include digging foundation holes, unwrapping equipment pieces and other pre-construction necessities. A brief volunteer meeting is set …read more.

[weaver_youtube UV3y6dZmDM4 REL=0]   By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Office, Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. Team PIERCETON — Kosciusko County officials are continuing to investigate a fiery four-vehicle traffic crash that occurred Friday afternoon that injured three people and closed a portion of U.S. 30 for several hours. One driver is in serious condition with …read more.

WARSAW — The Symphony of the Lakes, the orchestral branch of Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, will present its 2016 chamber concert, “Celebrate the Americas,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts. The concert is sponsored in part by Creighton Brothers, LLC. The chamber concert will feature nine …read more.

GOSHEN — The Indiana Department of Transportation recently awarded an $18.9 million contract to Rieth-Riley Construction to realign U.S. 33 through the City of Goshen. The project will re-route U.S. 33 around the downtown historic district and will include bridges over the railroad tracks, over Lincoln Avenue and over Cottage Avenue. Work will also include …read more.

By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business WINONA LAKE — Grace College, Winona Lake, says a college affordability plan it unveiled several years ago is paying off with increased enrollment numbers and decreased student debt. Launched as “Re-Imagine Grace” during the recession in 2008-2009, the effort involved new campuses and the ability for students to …read more.

PIERCETON — Fire crews are still at the scene of a four-vehicle accident. Police are reporting the westbound lane of US 30, east of SR 13 will be closed for a substantial amount of time. An initial report by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are three individuals were injured, none critical. One semitractor involved, a …read more.

By ALYSSA RICHARDSON Communications Associate, Warsaw Community Schools WARSAW — Thirty-four Warsaw Area Career Center Chapter Business Professionals of America students competed in Indianapolis Sunday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, at the BPA state competition. Students also participated in open competitive events, leadership training sessions and business meetings. Three Warsaw BPA members earned their …read more.

AKRON — Come see your favorite fairy-tales come to life in Tippecanoe Valley High School’s production of “Into the Woods Jr.” Performances begin on Thursday, March 17, and continue the March 18 and March 19 in the high school lecture room. “Into the Woods Jr.” is an adaptation of the original Broadway production by Stephen …read more.

NEW BUFFALO, Mich., — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce that W Club members can win one of three Dodge Challengers or a share of over $45,000 in cash on Saturday, April 9. Win One of Three Dodge Challengers or $45,000 At 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana Judicial Administrative District 5 Judge, Terry Shewmaker has appointed Evan S. Roberts, judge of Elkhart Superior Court 1, as the special judge in the individual cases against C. Aaron Rovenstine, Mark Soto and Kevin Bronson. Roventstine, Soto and Bronson were indicted by a Kosciusko County Grand Jury on Feb. 29, on multiple …read more.

CROMWELL — A husband and wife have been arrested for not only maintaining a common nuisance, a level 6 felony; but also possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor. Sidney W. Gabbard, 65, and Dawn L. Gabbard, 54, both of 11720 N. Rumpelstiltzkin Drive, Cromwell, were booked in the county jail Thursday afternoon, March 10. …read more.

WARSAW — InkFreeNews caught up with Goshen Firefighter Scott Thomas, 33, and his family to find out how he has been doing since his 2013 diagnosis of a cancerous tumor on the frontal lobe of his brain. The Thomas family resides in Warsaw. It has been three years since Thomas underwent surgery to have the …read more.

WARSAW — An update on the county’s status for the regional cities was among the topics at the the Kosciusko County Council meeting Thursday evening, March 10. Other topics included wheel and surtax status, appropriations and book scans. John Sampson, president/chief executive officer of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, reported on the Northeast Indiana wheel …read more.

INDIANA — Hoosiers will be turning forward the clock this weekend for the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. The State Fire Marshal is asking Indiana residents to take a moment to practice fire safety and change batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time. Most smoke alarm batteries should be changed twice a year. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Singing, dancing, joking and music will mark the spring theater production at Wawasee High School. “Once Upon a Mattress” will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19, in the high school auditorium in Syracuse.

LEESBURG — One person was transported to the hospital Wednesday evening, March 9, following a two-vehicle accident near Leesburg. A gold 2000 Ford Focus, driven by Rebecca M. Burton, 26, North CR 475E, Leesburg, was northbound on CR 200E, approaching the two-way intersection at CR 700N. Meanwhile, a brown 2012 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Travis J. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Louis Dreyfus Commodities in Claypool had its seventh annual Global Safety Day Thursday, March 10.
Employees and contractors learned about safety incentives and programs. The focus was simple — the basics of safety — with the same message for employees, contractors and those who do business with LCD.

By AMY MUNCY Master Gardener WARSAW — We will start with the type of worm to use for vermicomposting. These are not the usual big burrowing earthworms that live in garden soil. Here are some of the names used … red worms, tiger worms, brandlings, angle worms, manure worms or red wrigglers. They occupy a …read more.

Leesburg Pied Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 11, Karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 12, there will be a DJ. Silver Lake The Silver Inn 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, Sum of 3. No cover charge. Syracuse Oakwood Resort 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 12, Charlie Rocket. No cover charge …read more.

PLYMOUTH — A Ruger pistol was removed from a vehicle parked in a private driveway and police are asking the public’s assistance. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was notified at approximately 9:13 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, of a theft that occurred from a vehicle in the 12,000 block of Woodbury Drive. Police report sometime between Tuesday, …read more.

WARSAW — Change is in the air and soon it will affect everybody in Kosciusko County — and most people around the world. Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 13, and area residents are reminded to set their clocks forward one hour. While this will technically mean losing one hour of sleep, it will also …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — When Staff Sergeant Dylan Eberhart boarded a plane to Djibouti last June, he was just married and already planning his return trip. Eberhart thought his military buddies might join in on the fun.

WARSAW — New documents were made public this morning, Thursday, March 10, in the indictment against Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine. That document, filed by Neil E. Hodges, Indiana State Police, concludes “There exists evidence of official misconduct, intimidation and/or obstruction of justice hidden within the hard drives of two BIS Digital, digital video …read more.

SYRACUSE — Shopko Hometown is bringing the Easter bunny to Syracuse.

PLYMOUTH — Armed robbery charges have been filed against Raquan Charles McKinstray, 17, South Bend, for a Feb. 29, armed robbery in Plymouth. Plymouth Det. Sgt. Leo Mangus located and arrested McKinstry on March 9, in South Bend. He is being held in the Marshall County Jail on a bond of $50,000 cash. Plymouth Police …read more.

WARSAW — A Bremen man has been arrested after stalking a victim in violation of a protective order. Police issued a protective order Nov. 25, 2015, to Jason Wayne Craig, 48, 3102 Sea Lane, Bremen. Craig was also convicted of domestic battery, a level 6 felony. On Nov. 28, 2015, officers with the Warsaw Police Department received …read more.

WARSAW — While still young, having only launched in January 2014, Kosciusko County Drug Court is leaving lasting impacts on the lives of its participants as they work to put their lives back in order. Just Feb. 29, the program celebrated its sixth graduate and currently has 22 clients working toward drug-free lives.

WARSAW — Life’s journeys sometimes take a person through jobs or career paths they may not necessarily like or are not a good fit for. But then a door may open somewhere and they step through it into their dream job.

LEESBURG — One person was transported to an area hospital following a car/truck accident at CR 700N and CR 200E, east of Leesburg. Leesburg Fire Department, Lutheran EMS, Indiana State Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded. The accident was between a Ford car and a Chevrolet pick up truck. Both vehicles came to a …read more.

PIERCETON — The memorial tribute for the Pierceton School is nearing finished at its location in front of the new elementary school building in Pierceton. Becky Gebert Gregory, chair of the Pierceton High School Alumni Association, said today that placing engraved pavers and mounting a dedication plaque are the only tasks remaining to complete the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — With financial support from The Dekko Foundation, Kosciusko Literacy Services has launched the Plant the Seed, Read community book read. Placed in yellow bins at convenient locations throughout the county are 650 copies of “Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe.” Each of the six area libraries hosts a bin. Residents are …read more.

WARSAW — Documents were filed with the Kosciusko County Courts by Indiana State Police on March 2 which detail the purpose of the search warrant, through an affidavit. Submitted by Aaron J. Rypma, Indiana State Police, it notes the affidavit submitted was in support of an order for tablets, laptop computers and cell phones issued …read more.

GOSHEN — The 2016 Ignition Concert Series at Ignition Music Garage, voted Top 10 Favorite Venue by the Americana Music Association, continues with the Nick Moss Band, Thursday, March 24. The Nick Moss Band have been featured performers at blues festivals all around the world but it’s at home in Chicago, the capital city of …read more.

WARSAW — Horseback riding is a sport that requires coordination, stamina and strength, both on the part of the horse and the rider. With this in mind, therapeutic horseback riding stables seek to use the horse’s natural movements to work with those experiencing a variety of needs. “The movement of a horse is actually how …read more.

ELKHART — In efforts to protect traveling motorists from impaired drivers, officers from the Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership will conduct patrols specifically designated to identify and intercept those driving aggressively and under the influence. In conjunction with normal patrols, additional officers from the partnership will be out from 10 p.m. Saturday, March 12, to …read more.

NEW BUFFALO — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos are hosting a Red, White, and Boogie dance party at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center at 9 p.m Sunday, July 3. The event will feature performances by the Boogie Wonder Band, PS Dump Your Boyfriend, and a DJ. Hotel and …read more.

WASATCH COUNTY, UTAH — A sweeping grab saved a Utah pooch after days stranded on icy waters.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission met at 9 a.m. today, March 9, to discuss grants, disbursements and advertising to bring more tourism into the Kosciusko County area. Jill Boggs, executive director, Kosciusko County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, brought financial reports from the CVB for review. Boggs reported the ledger holding …read more.

WARSAW — The Times-Union will remain in the Williams family, according to an announcement by Lane Williams Hartle, chairwoman of Reub Williams & Sons Inc., owner of the Warsaw newspaper. An agreement has been entered to sell the local daily publication to current shareholder Chandler M. Williams and new co-owner Erin L. Williams. The transaction …read more.

ROSELLE, ILL. — An Illinois police department has gone to the videotape to prove their doubters wrong about a drunk driving stop.

BRANSON, Mo. – Legendary Grace College men’s basketball coach Jim Kessler was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame Tuesday evening.

MENTONE — A handgun was allegedly placed against the head of a victim in an argument resulting in charges being filed against a Mentone man. Joseph H. Yocum, 38, 9205 W. SR 25, Mentone, was arrested Tuesday afternoon, March 8, on charges of intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony, and domestic battery …read more.

WARSAW — A 22-year-old Etna Green man altered original prescriptions and/or photocopied prescriptions in an attempt to obtain Adderall from area drug stores. Kody William Michaelson, 22, 607 N. Pearl St., Etna Green, was booked into the county jail Tuesday, March 8. He faces a charge of acquiring a controlled substance by fraud, a level …read more.

SYRACUSE — Also during the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday, March 8, in Syracuse, the board heard a report about Kehoe Kids, an initiative started by fourth-grade teachers at Milford School. It is named in honor of former West Noble teacher and Syracuse resident, Diane Kehoe.

WARSAW — Warsaw Board of Aviation Commissioners approved the use of a portion of Warsaw Municipal Airport for a fundraiser for Rudy’s Dog Park Sept. 10. Nick King, airport manager, stated a 15-minute prior perimeter review will be in place to keep the airport open during the event. King presented the proposal from Carla Carlton, …read more.

SYRACUSE — To use medical terminology, the Wawasee Community School Corp. went to the doctor’s office for a very thorough checkup. In this case the two “medical doctors” were Steve Yager and Mike Pettibone, both retired school superintendents.

ETNA GREEN — It was a quick and straightforward meeting for the Etna Green Town Council Tuesday, March 8. The town approved the updated electric utility rates, previously proposed during the February meeting of the board. According to Deputy Clerk Treasurer Eileen Hall, the proposal, Ordinance 2016-01, has been sent out to members of the …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools continue to move forward academically and technologically. At the board’s regular work session, held Tuesday evening, March 8, Warsaw Community High Schol social studies teacher Jeff Grose updated the board on the new high school social studies curriculum. The school has chosen Pearson, largely because of its integration of technology along …read more.

WARSAW — The special prosecutor’s investigation into indictments against Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine approved a recent search warrant request for evidence into alleged “retaliatory investigation” into Warsaw Police Officer. The Indiana State Police had seized laptops, phones and tablets owned by the county and issued the search warrant to members of the sheriff department …read more.

WARSAW — A day before the start of a three-day jury trial, Sam Stimmel, 66, 7227 N. Syra-Web Road, North Webster, entered a plea agreement before Kosciusko Superior Court Judge David Cates. Stimmel pleaded guilty Monday, March 7, to Count II and Count III, both dealing in a synthetic or look-a-like substance, more than two …read more.

By KEVIN BELLAMY Director of Administration HAMMOND — The Towle Youth Theater Ensemble breaks new ground for its 2016 spring season with the world premiere of “Mental” a drama written by a TYTE member, Isabel Zuniga and directed by Dan Brennan. The play delves into teenage depression and was written last summer by Zuniga in …read more.

WARSAW — Mike Miner, former deputy prosecutor who retired last year, and a former county prosecutor, has filed his appearance for and on behalf of C. Aaron Rovenstine. Miner filed his appearance Friday, March 4. Miner will join James H. Voyles and Jennifer M. Lukemeyer with Voyles Zahn Paul Hogan and Meriman, Indianapolis, in defending …read more.

WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 8, in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals considered a petition by Patrick and Darcy Tranter for a home based business, in this case a motocross track, on CR 925E, north of CR 250N in Tippecanoe Township.

WARSAW — The third and final ground breaking ceremony for the Warsaw Community Schools design build project took place Tuesday afternoon, March 8, at Edgewood Middle School. Students, teachers and school officials gathered in front of the building, where freshly-dug soil was ready for the occasion. Donning hard hats, students picked up their ceremonial shovels …read more.

WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer started off the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday, March 7, by reading a proclamation designating March 2016, as American Red Cross Month. The proclamation stated “It is a special time to recognize and thank our every day heroes.” Volunteers from The American Red Cross were at the meeting and said …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Commissioners met today, March 8, to discuss the mating habits of the gypsy moth. The moths are causing problems in the Atwood and Pierceton areas. Eric Biddinger, nursing inspector and compliance officer for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources; division of entomology and plant pathology, came before the commissioners to talk …read more.

[weaver_youtube sbX_vmIyNdA rel=0]   WINONA LAKE — Jim Schellinger, president of Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and Ted McKinney, director of Indiana State Department of Agriculture and director of agribusiness development for the IEDC, were guest speakers at the second Barns and Business Breakfast, hosted by Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Kosciusko County Farm Bureau. “Indiana …read more.

OHIO — Members of two of the largest cooperatives in Ohio approved the merger that will unify their businesses. Sunrise and Trupointe cooperative member votes were counted in a special meet held Monday, March 7, at each corporate office. Of the ballots returned, 64 percent of Sunrise membership and 73.9 percent of Trupointe membership were …read more.

WARSAW — Employee handbook updates were the main topic of discussion during the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District’s regular meeting Tuesday morning, March 8, at the KC Recycling Depot, Warsaw. Concerns arose over a request by Director Shelly Heckert for a 3 percent employee salary increase. Heckert said she had put in last year …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce celebrated community activists at its annual awards dinner Monday evening, March 7. It was held in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall.

WARSAW — Three were sentenced Monday, March 7, on drug charges in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Reed presiding. Renee Marie Plazola, 63, 2856 S. Country Club Road, Warsaw; Dyrell Aaron Kreis, 35, 3211 W. 700 S., Claypool; and David William Akridge, 23, 6127 N. 950E, North Webster, were among those sentenced. Reed told Plazola, …read more.

WARSAW — A North Webster resident has been arrested on several charges relating to methamphetamine. Cody William Obacz, 22, 310 E. Madison St., North Webster, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of two or more chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a …read more.

[weaver_youtube 5TVftt7elMs rel=0]   WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer gave his State of the City address at the Kosciusko County common council meeting Monday, March 7. Thallemer began by saying, “It’s been a privilege to serve as your mayor for the past four years and tonight it’s an honor to stand here and discuss with you …read more.

Kevin Bronson WARSAW — Shaking his head no, presenting a look of disbelief and at one point mouthing the word “what?” Kevin Lee Bronson, 56, 1901 Sand Dollar Drive, Warsaw, listened carefully this morning, March 8, in Kosciusko Circuit Court, during his initial hearing on 10 grand jury indictments. The indictments were read by special …read more.

WARSAW — While business for the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission consisted of approval of six claims, the remainder of the meeting was general communication of various items in the months to come, Buffalo Street project and information on the Regional Cities status. Jeremy Skinner, city planner, presented a draft of a redevelopment commission report he will …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone is one step closer to having a new deputy marshal. During the regular Mentone Town Council meeting Monday evening, March 7, Town Marshal Jim Eads announced he has narrowed the pool to three candidates. Eads and the council will meet in executive session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, to interview each candidate …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Officers arrested Dennis Langly Hall Monday morning. March 7, on three drug charges. He was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 10:40 a.m. Hall, 49, 326 N. Lake Street, Warsaw, has preliminarily been charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of a narcotic drug, both level 6 felonies, and …read more.

WARSAW —One charge was dismissed, while a jail sentence of 10 days was given to Davion Marquis Washington, 26, 111 S. Wood St., Warsaw, on a level 6 battery charge in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Washington was sentenced Monday, March 7, to one year in the Kosciusko County Jail for battery with moderate bodily injury, a …read more.

WARSAW —The judge’s hands were tied in a probation violation hearing Monday morning, in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Instead of returning to home detention, Bradley A. Trostle, 30, 497 Clinic St., Warsaw, will be spending his sentence in the Indiana Department of Corrections. Trostle, who is suffering from advance non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, was previously sentenced for dealing …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 — Most smoke alarms need a new battery at least once a year. What better way to remember when the batteries were replaced by choosing a memorable occasion or time. The change to daylight savings time is a perfect time to switch those old batteries with new. With the change to daylight saving …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — In accordance with a presidential proclamation issued this morning, March 7, Gov. Mike Pence has directed flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff to honor the memory and service of former First Lady Nancy Reagan. First Lady Reagan passed away yesterday, March 6. Flags should be flown at half-staff beginning immediately …read more.

SYRACUSE — Many people representing area businesses, local chambers and the Syracuse community turned out for Poly-Wood’s ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, March 7, taking place in the company’s new facility, located at 813 W. Brooklyn St., Syracuse.

WARSAW — While Bennigan’s fans will miss their favorite Irish-themed cuisine, diners in the community will have something new to sink their teeth into. Though a precise date has not been set, Bella Vitale Italian Eatery is expected to open later this week. “The cuisine will be Italian, serving everything from pastas, pizza, soups, salads, appetizers and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Emergency Management Agency encourages residents, local businesses and schools to participate in the statewide tornado drill at 10:15 a.m. and 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 22. This drill will include the activation of severe weather sirens in those communities who have such systems. Should a conflict arise, a back-up date for the …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Equipped with a love of history and a little creativity, 19 groups of Edgewood Middle School eighth-grade students recently participated in the regional National History Day competition in South Bend. According to Michael Howard, eighth-grade history teacher at EMS, the history department has been involved in project based learning for quite some …read more.

March 7 is National Cereal Day. The ancestor of today’s sugary, gimmicky, kid-targeted breakfast cereal actually started out as a treatment for sanitarium patients. The typical American breakfast in the mid-1800s offered less than a healthy start to the day. Morning staples included, almost exclusively, pork, beef, coffee and whiskey. As a result, gastrointestinal problems …read more.

WARSAW — Mason Metzger, a Warsaw Community High School junior, is one step closer to his dream. After listening to a presentation about the Warsaw Community School Corporation mission statement, “To inspire and equip all students to continuously acquire and apply knowledge and skills while pursuing their dreams and enriching the lives of others,” Metzger, …read more.

By DANI BARKEY News Media Contact WARSAW — Lakeview Middle School has been recognized by the Indiana Department of Education as a school of Promising Practice in the area of meeting the needs of all students. Lakeview’s Promising Practice is one of 200 education or wrap-around service programs to be recognized by the IDOE in …read more.

By JANICE FURTNER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS FORT WAYNE — From pop divas like Mariah and Britney to classic rockers like Journey and Queen, it’s “Karaoke Classics Live” with the Heartland Vocal Artists. Whether your musical tastes run to the classics: “Sweet Caroline,” “Always Be My Baby” and “Hey Jude” to current chart toppers such as …read more.

By TREVOR WENDZONKA Lerner Marketing Manager ELKHART — Discounted early-bird passes will go on sale Friday, March 11, for the 29th Annual Elkhart Jazz Festival, presented and inspired by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. “Set Summer to Music” is the theme for the June 24-26 event, which will bring 100 nationally renowned musicians to …read more.

WARSAW — Nanci Ann Hanna has been arrested on charges of defrauding Teachers Credit Union and theft of money from that financial institution, totaling $42,430. She was assistant branch manager at the time of the alleged crimes. Hanna, 46, 1203 1/2 E. Smith St., Warsaw, was arrested Friday morning on charges of fraud on an …read more.

NEW PARIS — Joseph Cain, 61, Syracuse, suffered a broken ankle in a one-vehicle accident this morning, Mar. 7. The accident occurred at 5:25 a.m. on SR 15 at CR 46, New Paris. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Cain was stopped in his 2008 Suzuki vehicle, when he pulled out into the intersection in front …read more.

WARSAW — District 2 candidate for U.S. Congress Jeff Petermann will be speaking Tuesday, March 8, at the Warsaw Public Library. The event will be held in meeting room A and B at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Petermann is a Republican challenging incumbent Jackie Walorski and taking issue with her voting …read more.

NOTRE DAME — Griffin Theatre Company turns classic fairy tales inside out for the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Presenting Series season’s final family show: “The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales.” William Massolia adapted the play from the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. With a host of characters and songs, the …read more.

WARSAW — The second floor at Glam, 212 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, has been renovated, not only to expand the business but to dedicate the area in memory of Charlie Smith and Scott Smith, father and brother of owner Michelle Smith LeDrew. The Gallery at Glam will feature special occasion, prom and cocktail dresses and …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL It was Indiana’s version of the Gold Rush. In the 1880s, the discovery of a massive natural gas field in east central Indiana launched a gas boom of historic proportion. The news spread fast — as it did with California gold — and folks poured into Indiana in search of fortune. “There …read more.

[weaver_youtube OjwH4B-8RZc rel=0]   WARSAW — A handful of tents lined Center and Buffalo streets for the March First Friday event, an evening paying tribute to Thaddeus Kosciuzko and the kickoff of First Fridays following the theme of “A Decade Of Change.” First Friday evenings between now and October will celebrate various time periods throughout …read more.

[weaver_youtube 9rAF86IgsNQ rel=0]   WARSAW — The 2016 Builders Association of Kosciusko Fulton Counties is taking place this weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 5, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 6. The event is taking place in the Detroit Street Complex, (formerly Spartech/Uniroyal Plant) 3454 N. Detroit St. The new …read more.

SOUTH BEND —There’s baby fever at South Bend’s Potawatomi Zoo.

WARSAW — Two sets of bids were opened and then tabled by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety Friday morning, March 4 one bid was received for the Main Street Sewer Replacement project and three bids received on a new rescue truck for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Atlas Excavating, Inc., West Lafayette, was …read more.