WARSAW — The efforts to save the city potentially millions of dollars in construction cost is moving into phase IV of the Wastewater Collection System Infiltration/Inflow Reduction Program. Brian Davison, city wastewater treatment utility manager, presented an agreement Friday morning, March 4, with the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety. The agreement is with …read more.

WARSAW — Projects by the city of Warsaw continue to move forward in various stages, following approval for pay applications this morning, March 4, by the Warsaw Board of Public Works. Due to one project, an agreement to relocate the Center Lake Boat Ramp was approved. Projects discussed include: Buffalo Street Redevelopment, Market Street Phase …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Bicentennial Committee has compiled a list of the top 10 Bicentennial barns in the state. According to an article on Inside Indiana Business, approximately 200 barns were submitted for what has been dubbed an official Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project. According to the project’s website, a panel of agriculturalists, preservationists and artists …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, March 4, the Indiana Department of Education announced 19 new programs have been recognized as Promising Practices in Indiana. One Warsaw Community School and one Wawasee Community School made the list. The Promising Practices program recognizes high-quality education practices and wrap-around services in schools throughout the state. Of those 19, Lakeview Middle …read more.

SOUTH BEND — The Moody Blues returns to the Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend, with their “Fly Me High” 2016 tour at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2. Justin Hayward on lead guitar and vocals, John Lodge on bass guitar, and Graeme Edge on drums The Moody Blues has been at the forefront of the …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Islamic Community of Greater Fort Wayne is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of those behind the deaths of two men and a teenager.

BY MELISSA CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library We all want to believe that we’re good people; that we aren’t capable of cruel, inhuman acts. But what if that isn’t the case? What if we all have that capability for great evil? When I discovered that the library had two new films about two …read more.

WARSAW — The Center Street Community Theater began in Warsaw only two years ago. The troupe has attracted local amateur talent who want to perform on stage. “It’s been a slow start, but a good one,” said Beth Anne Brink-Cox, one of the theater’s board members. “It’s been steady growth. We’re already looking toward the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — A relatively new bill has gone through the Indiana House of Representatives with exceptional efficiency after New Paris family members Anissa Garza and her mother Angie Garza pushed to share their tragic story of loss. Kirk Coleman passed away at the age of just 19-months-old while under the care of his baby sitter, Jackie …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Although Lakeland Regional Sewer District has seen great progress with the sewer system going in around the Barbee Lakes chain, progress has been slower in helping the public and getting some customers on board. Last month, the board worked with Jennifer Ransbottom of JPR to create a plan for delinquent customers who …read more.

SYRACUSE — There is still room for practice and hard work and it can still pay off. In February, Alex Fiscus, a junior student at Wawasee High School, personally experienced this.

TERRE HAUTE — Spend an evening with Styx live in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Indiana State University Hulman Center, located at 200 N. Eighth St., in Terre Haute for a night filled with the band’s massive hit singles that have become some of rock’s most beloved songs of all time. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster EMS, North Webster Fire Department and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is responding to a vehicle vs pole accident at 7330 E. CR 500N. The driver of the vehicle was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw by North Webster EMS. The impact of the vehicle striking the utility pole cause …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The Northern Indiana Dairy Trail has received a $10,000 grant from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to help local dairy farmers tell he story of modern milk production to the public. The Livestock Promotion Grant, announced Feb. 16, will fund marketing and advertising efforts designed to attract large crowds for 11 …read more.

[weaver_youtube id=’ekT4sWWYzpo’ rel=0] [weaver_youtube id=’vkFNvx7HlaE’ rel=0] SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire and EMS responded to a single vehicle rollover accident on Defreese Road in Syracuse at 10:53 a.m. this morning. Initial reports indicated that the driver was still inside of the running vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, Cynthia L. Tomblin, 49, Syracuse, had to be …read more.

By JONATHON BOYD Indiana Conservation Officer MARSHALL — Indiana Conservation Officers arrested Willard “Doug” Corey,  71, Plymouth and William “Bill” Strong, 45, Argos, Wednesday, March 2, after an investigation revealed they were illegally possessing and selling venison (deer meat). The investigation started after information was provided to conservation officers pertaining to Corey’s Deer Processing south …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Kosciusko, Whitley, Allen, St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaGrange, Fulton, Marshall, Pulaski, Starke, Noble, DeKalb, Cass, Miami, Wabash and White Counties. Light snow is expected to overspread the region late tonight. Some light freezing rain or freezing drizzle may also …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland Regional Sewer District met Thursday evening, March 3, at the North Webster Community Center to hear updates and discuss progress on the large sewer project covering the Barbee chain of lakes in North Webster and Leesburg. Casey Erwin, DLZ project engineer, noted the entire project has reached about 43 percent completion with …read more.

WARSAW — Travis Jordan Hubler, 18, 4291 W. 100N, Warsaw, was arrested Thursday afternoon on three charges of theft, all class A misdemeanors, for items he stole from Warsaw Public Library. The charges were enhanced to level 6 felonies due to a Dec. 28 conviction of theft. Warsaw Police filed an affidavit of probable cause …read more.

WARSAW — Cheyenne D. Ritenour, 36, 1829 Nye St., Warsaw, has been arrested on a charge of welfare fraud, a class C felony. Documents state he received $14,394 in unemployment compensation benefits he was not entitled. Documents filed in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 on Oct. 26, by Indiana Department of Workforce Development Investigator Monica Portillo, …read more.

NEW BUFFALO, Mich. — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce that it will host the Uncork and Unwind tasting event at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center 5-7 p.m. Saturday, May 7. A hotel package is available for the night of the event. Tickets can be …read more.

Emergency crews assist the driver of the four-door sedan. (Photo by Sarah Wright) SYRACUSE — A driver from Orland was taken to IU Health Goshen as a result of a two-vehicle accident at US 6 and CR 29, north of Syracuse. The accident occurred at 2:03 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. Vera Maust, 63, Orland, complained …read more.

MILFORD — No injuries were reported following a two-vehicle accident at 7:25 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, on North CR 300E, north of East CR 900N, Milford. Nicholas J. LeCount 17, CR 400W, Milford, was southbound on CR 300E in a 1998 Dodge Caravan, just north of CR 900N, when he saw a vehicle stopped at …read more.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Marshals Service is warning the public of a nationwide telephone scam involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers or law enforcement officials seeking to collect a fine in lieu of arrest for failing to report for jury duty. The U.S. Marshals Service does not call anyone to arrange payment …read more.

BOURBON — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received a complaint around 2:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, regarding a burglary/theft in the 3700 block of 11th Road, Bourbon. An unknown person or persons gained entry into a home and removed items from the residence. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the burglary/theft and asks …read more.

WARSAW — The Builders Association of Kosciusko Fulton Counties has a new show location for its Home and Outdoor Show. BAKFC Home and Outdoor Show will take place in its new location in the Detroit Street Complex, (formerly Spartech/Uniroyal Plant) 3454 N. Detroit St., from 2-8 p.m. Friday, March 4; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — Don’t forget it will be an evening with a Polish theme Friday evening as First Friday’s kick of themes focused on “A Decade of Change.” Tomorrow night, Friday, March 4, come Polka-long in a tribute to Thaddeus Kosciuszko and have a Polish theme. The evening will feature Polish music, food, drink, an opportunity …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Eric Holcomb was sworn in today, March 3, as the 51st lieutenant governor of Indiana in a ceremony in the south atrium of the Indiana Statehouse. Holcomb was sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Mark Massa, and both Holcomb and Gov. Mike Pence offered remarks. Lt. Gov. Holcomb took his oath on …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana State Police Detectives served a search warrant yesterday, March 2, on Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine in their continuing investigation into allegations dealing with a grand jury indictment. The indictment, opened Monday morning, resulted in initial charges of three counts of bribery, one count of intimidation, one count of assisting a criminal …read more.

SYRACUSE — Chamber Assistant Director Kristi Martin shared the bicentennial committee’s progress during the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s regular board meeting Wednesday, March 2. “I think we’ve officially changed the route so it (the torch) will go through Syracuse,” Martin said, noting the torch would pass through Thursday, Sept. 29. Torchbearers have been narrowed down …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s 8 p.m. to midnight Friday, March 4, Karaoke. 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 5, Dj. Milford Duffy’s Pub and Grub 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, karaoke. 10 p.m Friday, March 4, DJ. 9 p.m. Saturday, March 5, Gunslinger. 8 p.m. Sunday, March 6, karaoke with Jhon Huss. Lizard’s Bar Friday, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A Claypool man has been arrested after attempting to hide drugs and paraphernalia from police. Trevis Aaron Smith, 25, 6697 S. CR 700W, Claypool, was booked Wednesday, March 3, in the Kosciusko County Jail on preliminary charges of possession of a narcotic, possession of a syringe, obstruction of justice and possession of marijuana. Court documents state on …read more.

WARSAW — Police have arrested a Warsaw woman after finding two subjects unresponsive inside of a vehicle. Kaytlin Elline Brubaker, 24, 3484 N. CR 100E, Warsaw, was arrested on charges of possession of a narcotic and possession for two or more chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance, both level 6 …read more.

WARSAW — Tri-County Ambulance Service announced today that the company would soon expand in the Warsaw area. A second paramedic ambulance will be staffed from the Warsaw station beginning in early April.

As of the time of this posting, in.gov’s website lists a Travel Advisory. For those traveling through Elkhart, Fulton, and Kosciusko counties this morning, take caution on the roads. ‪#‎kosify‬ This level of local travel advisory means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed has granted the state’s motion to hold one trial for Thomas Woody, Kyle DeHart and Thomas G. Hursey. The decision was handed down Wednesday, March 2. All three have two charges in common: murder. The trio have been charged with the murder of Tara Thornburg and Joshua …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Some call it a woods, others a farm, but maple sugar producers call their production area a “sugar bush,” or “sugar camp,” and Indiana’s first-ever Maple Weekend will open sugar camps around the state so guests can see how trees are tapped, how sap gets to the sugar house and how it becomes maple syrup and other maple products.

UPDATE:  As of 7:20 a.m., the fire is out.  A statement from the resident on facebook states that everyone is okay, and the fire is just some smoke damage. ___ PIERCETON — Pierceton Fire Department, with an assist by Sidney Fire Department are responding to a mobile home fire at 5575 Woodland Lane, Warsaw.

WARSAW — Beauty will be a little easier to attain after Inspire College of Cosmetology opens at 3171 E Center Street on March 21.

INDIANA —  Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Indiana. They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout Indiana with filming scheduled for April. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit show follows Mike Wolfe …read more.

WASHINGTON — A former chief deputy auditor for LaPorte County, Indiana, was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for embezzling over $150,000 from the LaPorte County government, tax fraud and defrauding her father-in-law out of more than $600,000, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney David A. Capp of the Northern District of Indiana.

SYRACUSE — New Paris Fire Department, Jackson Township EMS and the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at approximately 2:11 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at the intersection of US 6 and CR 29, just north of Syracuse.

WARSAW — Its often heard where an individual is placed on a paid or non-paid administrative leave of absence following any criminal charges being filed against him. But elected officials fall under a different category. This includes the sheriff. Matthew Kochevar, co-general counsel for the Indiana Secretary of State Election Division, stated based on his …read more.

WARSAW — The Aryan Brotherhood, also known as the Brand or AB, is a white supremacist prison gang and organized crime syndicate with about 10,000 members in and out of prison. It is not connected with the Ku Klux Klan. The large gang is active not only in the prisons, but also on the streets, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS —A 1-day-old baby is being checked out at Riley Hospital for Children Wednesday morning after being dropped off around 6:40 a.m. at Fire Station 30 on Tibbs Avenue.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced it has completed the acquisition of Colorado-based Ortho Transmission LLC. The acquisition includes Ortho Transmission’s transcutaneous osseous integrated skeletal implant technology, which complements Zimmer Biomet’s ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense for the development of a transcutaneous system for anchoring external …read more.

WARSAW — It has been an exciting season thus far for Warsaw Community School Corporation chess clubs. Teams from Madison, Washington, Eisenhower and Lincoln elementary schools, as well as Edgewood Middle School, recently battled their wits against opponents at the Regional Chess Tournament in Goshen on Saturday, Feb. 27.

WARSAW — Parents have the option of gifting their children with a second language and a broader sense of cultural sensitivity and awareness at Eisenhower Elementary School starting next fall. Eisenhower was one of five schools to receive a grant from the state of Indiana for the dual-language immersion program, so starting in the fall …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership announced today, Wednesday, March 2, they will join efforts with over 250 Indiana state and local law enforcement agencies to increase education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving. From March 4 through March 27, officers across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols specifically designated to identify …read more.

SAGINAW, MICH. — In the midst of a successful medical career, Warsaw native Jim Hines, Saginaw, Mich., has announced his plans to run for governor of Michigan. According to Hines’s campaign website, he was born June 4, 1955, in Warsaw and is a 1973 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He went on to attend Grace …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer will be giving his State Of The City address during the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday, March 7. The address will be given following completion of new business. The council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and cover regular business prior to the address. The public is welcome and …read more.

SYRACUSE — After months of working out the details, Oakwood Resorts and the plaintiffs, neighbors with property across Conklin Bay from Oakwood, will enter into mediation at 9 a.m. Monday, March 28, in Indianapolis. Attorney William Baten has been selected as mediator. The neighbors sued last spring about loud music coming from Oakwood, preventing them …read more.

WARSAW — A group of local citizens stepped up Tuesday evening, March 1, and agreed to be advocates for Kosciusko County children who are somehow caught up in the court system. Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge David Cates swore in nine of the 11 individuals who completed training to become Court Appointed Special Advocates. With the new volunteers …read more.

Jesse Caudill WARSAW — A 24-year-old Warsaw man was sentenced to a total of nine years on Tuesday, March 1, to the Indiana Department of Corrections on two charges of dealing a narcotic drug, both level four felonies. However a portion of the sentence was suspended. Jesse Austin Caudill, 23, 751 E. Fort Wayne St., …read more.

WARSAW — Humanity and Hope United will be hosting a Large Screen Viewing Party during the Bachelor Finale and After the Final Rose on March 14. The event is at Lakeview Middle School auditorium in Warsaw.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Watershed Foundation announces Theresa Sailor as the newly appointed watershed coordinator for the Clean Waters Partnership, an extension of TWF in the Warsaw area. On Jan. 1, TWF received a highly-competitive $200,000 grant from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to help cover the cost of developing a watershed management plan …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — On Saturday, February 27 23 local citizens were trained by the Indiana Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as safeTALK ALERT Helpers.

PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department announced today they will join efforts with over 250 Indiana state and local law enforcement agencies to increase education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving. From March 4-27, officers across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols specifically designated to identify and intercept those driving aggressively and under the influence.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-based Poly-Wood LLC will cut the ribbon next week on a new $23 million manufacturing and warehouse facility.

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WARSAW — Keven L. Bronson, who has been in prison since his Jan. 1, 2015, arrest on the charges which prompted a special prosecutor calling a grand jury, has a criminal history with cocaine. His current charges, in which he is expected to be sentenced on at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, are: dealing in …read more.

WARSAW — With recent circumstances surrounding a grand jury indictment of Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine, many are fuzzy on what a grand jury is. According to an article posted at findlaw.com, a grand jury is sometimes used in place of a preliminary hearing prior to a criminal trial. Unlike a trial jury, a grand jury …read more.

Cassius Aaron Rovenstine WARSAW — The statement, “these are mere accusations and all individuals are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt,” was stressed several times by Marshall County Prosecutor E. Nelson Chipman Jr., special prosecutor, during his press conference yesterday. The press conference officially announced the grand jury indictment charges against Kosciusko County …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Son Shine Preschool announces plans for expansion. After 13 years, licensed elementary teachers and mother-daughter team, Phyllis Roberts and Wende Roberts will be expanding their business. The school will be for children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade.

NORTH WEBSTER — Tippecanoe Township government is moving forward with changes.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corp. offers instrumental music instruction beginning in the sixth grade at Wawasee Middle School and Milford Middle School. Instructors are Hope Bechtel, WMS band; Sara Skow, Milford band; and Joyce Dubach, orchestra at both middle schools.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Chamber of Commerce held its 2016 Annual Appreciation and Awards Dinner the evening of Monday, Feb. 29. The event recognized several businesses with awards. A guest speaker and keynote speaker also addressed the crowd. Keynote speaker was Nappanee Mayor Phil Jenkins. The theme was “Red, White and You.” A patriotic theme was …read more.

GOSHEN — IU Health Goshen Hospital is taking the precautionary measure of limiting patient visitors to the hospital to protect patients, families and Colleagues from unnecessary potential exposure to the flu virus.

C. Aaron Rovenstine WARSAW — An InkFree news reporter hit the streets early this morning to find out people’s reactions to the arrest of their County Sheriff, C. Aaron Rovenstine. Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine, 57, 7885 W. 100N, Warsaw, was indicted on three counts of bribery, level 5 felonies; intimidation, a level 6 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School’s Iron Pride Robotics Club will be sending six teams to the Indiana VEX Robotics State Championship Saturday, March 5, in Indianapolis.

WARSAW — A break-in and theft of televisions, along with damage of trailers at Bison Manufacturing, SR 15, Milford just before Christmas, has resulted in the arrest of Travis Allen Lafollette, 5101 W. Corly Lane, Silver Lake. Lafollette was arrested by Warsaw Police Department at 9:58 p.m. in Warsaw. He has been charged with burglary, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School Corporation is one step closer to fulfilling a dream for three of its buildings. Last evening, Monday, Feb. 29, volunteers and school board members gathered as Jamie Lake, project architect, and Jerry Rolfson, design-build team leader, Performance Services, revealed plans for upgrades to Edgewood Middle School and Washington STEM Academy. …read more.

WARSAW — When it comes to enrolling in kindergarten, it is sometimes difficult to tell who is more nervous — the students or the first-time kindergarten parents. While not every parent and student looks toward kindergarten with trepidation, Warsaw Community Schools is hosting its annual kindergarten roundup 6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at all of …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northwest Ohio and northern Indiana on Tuesday. The counties included include Noble, DeKalb, Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton, Kosciusko, Whitley, Allen, White, Cass, Miami, Wabash, Huntington, Wells, Adams, Grant, Blackford, Jay and Fulton counties in Indiana. A mix of snow, …read more.

BOURBON — The Regional Science Fair was held at Notre Dame Saturday, February 27.

INDIANPOLIS — Lt. Governor Ellspermann delivered her letter of resignation to Governor Mike Pence and to the leadership of the General Assembly today. Her resignation will be effective 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 2.

PLYMOUTH — A grand jury report and recommendation document remains sealed against the three individuals indicted by that grand jury. The indictments were opened at 8 a.m. this morning by Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Mike Reed. The indictments were against Kevin L. Bronson, Mark H. Soto and Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School FFA Chapter will have its annual member auction at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, in the WHS lecture room.

C. Aaron Rovenstine WARSAW — Many are in shock over the indictment of Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine, so much so it is uncertain the process that will take place. “No comment” has been the statement given by public information officials with the sheriff’s department and Grace College. Amanda Banks, public relations with Grace College, …read more.

C. Aaron Rovenstine WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine, 57, 7885 W. 100N, Warsaw, is among the three individuals who have been indicted by a Kosciusko County Grand Jury. Rovenstine has turned himself in this morning, Feb. 29. A warrant was issued today for Rovenstine’s arrest on three counts of bribery, level 5 …read more.

MENTONE — A Mentone man who suffered a heroin overdose has had charges filed against him after police found items at the residence and in a vehicle. Thomas Foster Smith, 34, 3403 S. 550W, Mentone, has been preliminarily charged with possession of a narcotic drug and possession of a syringe, both level 6 felonies. He was booked …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A press conference regarding the grand jury indictment of three individuals in Kosciusko County, including a public official, will be held this afternoon, according to information from the Indiana State Police. A grand jury recently convened in Kosciusko County and handed down three indictments to include one on a Kosciusko County public …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club donated $1,000 to the Warsaw Education Foundation.

WARSAW — Due to a lack of agenda items, the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, has been canceled.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake senior center is one step closer to having a number of issues resolved. A year ago, town officials discovered a mess inside the building’s crawl space. Moisture has made its way into the buildings crawl space, causing a number of problems, from bowing floorboards to odor and structural decay. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture’s (ISDA) Indiana Grown initiative announces today the Indiana Grown Homegrown By Heroes program, which gives Hoosiers a new, tangible way to support local veterans with an agriculture business.

UPDATE: Darrell Thompson, 50, Warsaw, sustained minor injuries after his mo-ped was struck by a hit and run driver. He was treated at the scene by Lutheran EMS. Kosciusko County Police report at approximately 7:49 p.m. Sunday evening, Feb. 28, the Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicular accident with personal injuries on Fox Farm Road, …read more.

WARSAW — A man selling up to 10 ounces of heroin and 10 ounces of methamphetamine a week and a member of a gang has been arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Andru Boyd Hicks, 42, 609 Short St., Nappanee, is facing charges of dealing in a narcotic drug, more than 10 grams, …read more.

FORT WAYNE (WANE TV) — The three victims whose bodies were found in an East Lewis Street home this week were shot to death “execution style,” police said. The bodies of Mohamedtaha Omar, 23, Adam K. Mekki, 20, and Muhannad A. Tairab, 17, all of Fort Wayne, were found by police inside a home at …read more.

MILFORD —No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident at approximately 7:35 p.m. tonight, Feb. 27, at CR 300E and CR 900N, Milford. The collision occurred between a Chevrolet mini van and a Dodge mini van. Milford Fire Department, Lutheran EMS, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Police and Syracuse Police responded.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department WARSAW — A Warsaw man is in jail today after leading police on an early morning pursuit that resulted in his vehicle being driven into Center Lake. Early this morning, at approximately 3:20 a.m., a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy had observed a …read more.

Warsaw — UpShott Entertainment Presents: Smash Funk Hip Hop After Party 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Downtown Eatery and Spirits, 205 W Center St., Warsaw. There will be performances by UpShott, Jae Von, T-Krazy, Linc, Yung World, UnFallen C.I.C and Dj Barrry. Admission is free. For more information check the event’s Facebook.    

WARSAW — A Fort Wayne man has been arrested on fraud and theft charges after allegedly taking another person’s debit card. Jermain Dirk Greene, 35, 4129 Richfield Lane, Fort Wayne, was booked shortly after noon Friday, Feb. 26, on charges of fraud, a level 6 felony, and theft, a class A misdemeanor. His bond was …read more.

WARSAW — Altrusa International of Warsaw members are partnering with Culver’s Restaurant to raise funds for area service projects.

WARSAW — The building at the corner of Market and Detroit streets, vacant for just over three years, will soon be transformed into lofts. Receipt of government funds/grants has given a Wisconsin company the ability to covert a former manufacturing facility into living spaces. Plans are underway to rehabilitate Little Crow Foods into loft style …read more.

WARSAW — Staff from the office of U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, along with Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer and several other volunteers participated in preserving history yesterday afternoon, Feb. 26, at Lake City Place Senior Living. These volunteers collected the oral accounts of American veterans for the Veterans History Project. The VHP was created in 2000, …read more.

WARSAW — Amy Wurst was to begin her duties as executive officer of The Builders Association of Kosciusko Fulton Counties on Monday, however, BAKFC received disappointing news this afternoon, Friday, Feb. 26. “The BAKFC is sad to announce that the new incoming EO for the BAKFC Amy Wurst has accepted another job,” stated Brett Harter, …read more.

WARSAW — Riders Skylar Payton and Cami Phillips, along with founder Tammy Stackhouse, invite the community to sign up for classes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Magical Meadows Therapeutic Horseback Riding stable, 3386 E. 525N. Warsaw. Limited classes will begin the first week of March. Volunteers of the organization are asked …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A Plymouth woman was flown by MedFlight to Memorial Hospital, South Bend, with injuries suffered in a one-vehicle accident early Wednesday, Feb. 24. Jessica M. Bean, Plymouth, was trapped inside her vehicle and extricated by Plymouth Fire Department. She was then transported by Plymouth EMS to Plymouth Airport and then airlifted to …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the Wawasee area watershed for present and future generations. Water quality protection and improvement is an important consideration with regard to all WACF activities, but such protection and improvement may take many forms including land acquisition and preservation, …read more.