By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department SYRACUSE — Ethan David Jessie, 25, Syracuse, has been arrested in connection with various house burglaries in the northeast portion of the Kosciusko County. Jessie is currently being held in the Kosciusko County Jail without bond associated with the additional charge of five …read more.

By SHIRLEY WILLARD Fulton County Historian ROCHESTER — A new cupola was raised onto the Fulton County Historical Society’s round barn Tuesday, Feb. 9. The Amish crew built the cupola inside the round barn, then used a crane to lift it into place. Donations to help pay for rebuilding the round barn are needed. A …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Celebrates Indiana’s Bicentennial Committee wishes to thank all of those who nominated someone to be a Bicentennial Torch Bearer.

KENDALLVILLE — Dekko Foundation staff members recently completed a mailing of 35 gift boxes addressed to select people across the communities and states the organization serves. The boxes contain a present and a surprise grant to support each recipient’s organization or cause. The gifts are in celebration of Dekko Foundation’s 35th anniversary. “Mr. Dekko left …read more.

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Master Gardener SYRACUSE — “The Herbalist,” a book I have had for many years gave me insight to start herb gardening. With the basic folklore that herbs need full sun and well drained, but not necessarily improved, soil I preceded to plant herbs in a prescribed location with this recipe. As …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The parents of Lisa Anne Boggs, Robert and Marita Boggs, recently established the Lisa Anne Boggs Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation to honor the life of their daughter.

WARSAW — Growing up, Shannin Lowe, Warsaw, did not know she was only expected to live to age 12. “And here I am,” she said. “I just turned 35 in January.” Lowe was born with a congenital heart defect called transposition of the grand arteries. That means her two main arteries were switched. The one …read more.

MUNCIE — The Summer of Love Concert is a concert experience that has audiences reliving the memories and celebrating the songs of the Woodstock generation. The music that changed the world. Note-for-note and absolutely live, Summer of Love Concert will be at Emens Auditorium 7:30 P.M. Friday, Feb. 19. Tickets are available now at the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — While a frozen lake or stream may look completely still and lifeless, beneath the surface of the ice there is still plenty going on. Throughout the winter, the Center for Lakes and Streams researchers have been taking samples from 19 streams in Kosciusko County, including four that flow into Winona Lake, three through the …read more.

LEBANON, TENN. — The birth of a child should be a joyous occasion, but that moment turned into a nightmare for two proud new parents after they learned doctors mistakenly performed surgery on their healthy newborn.

PIERCETON — Maybe it’s the chilly temperatures or longer nights making February the perfect season to cuddle up with the one you love. The spirit of Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to extend kisses and love with man’s best friends. If you’ve been looking for love in all the wrong places, perhaps it’s time to try one of the local animal adoption centers or rescue organizations.

WARSAW — A case involving a Syracuse man who permanently injured a female victim has been continued to 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in Kosciusko County Superior Court I. Ink Free News previously reported that Justin Doyle Anderson, 33, 118 N. Lake St., Syracuse, was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 26, after he allegedly assaulted a female …read more.

WARSAW — A 19-year-old Warsaw man was sentenced to two years in the Kosciusko County Jail in a sexual misconduct case involving a minor. Brandon M. Bergman, 19, 3311 Oak Pointe Crossing, Warsaw, will serve one year in the Kosciusko County Jail with one year suspended, to be served on probation. He is also ordered to …read more.

WARSAW —Two teens suffered minor injuries in a one vehicle accident at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, on East Old Road 30. Bridgette Yoder, 17, Syracuse, was driving a silver 2003 Mercury sedan with passenger Carma Yoder, 15, Syracuse. According to police, Yoder was traveling on East Old Road 30 when she stated she lost …read more.

WARSAW — Junior Achievement serving Warsaw, Tippecanoe Valley, and Pierceton schools has received a $2,500 donation from America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund and directed by local farmer and JA board member, Aubrey Rife of Kosciusko County. The donation will help the organization bring financial literacy education to area elementary schools for …read more.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The wife of former Notre Dame basketball great and current Oklahoma City Thunder assistant coach Monty Williams has died from injuries suffered in a car crash.

SILVER LAKE — With a full agenda, the Silver Lake Town Council met in regular session Wednesday evening, Feb. 10, to discuss a sewer/stormwater grant and to hear an update on the lake dredging project. Guest speakers Eric Walsh of Umbaugh and Shannon McLeod, grant writer with Project Priority Resources, presented two options on how to proceed with applying …read more.

BREMEN — A Fort Wayne man was flown to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a single vehicle accident near Bremen Wednesday, Feb. 10. Hsar Wah, 23, Fort Wayne, suffered a broken leg in the accident, which occurred at 1:30 p.m. on SR 331, south of Fifth Road, near Bremen. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department reported Wah …read more.

PLYMOUTH — A Plymouth woman, originally from Honduras, has been arrested after using the identity of a Pennsylvania woman. Lilian Morales, 26, Alexander Street, Plymouth, has been booked in the Marshall County Jail on charges of forgery and identity deception, both level 6 felonies. Her bond is been set at $1,500 cash. Plymouth Police Department …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — At least 56 companies, organizations and graduate programs will recruit at the Manchester University Career and Internship Fair at 2-4 p.m. Feb. 24, at the Jo Young Switzer Center at the North Manchester campus. More than 20 employers are also taking part in an internship workshop luncheon before the fair begins. There …read more.

CLUNETTE — Like a typical teenager, Evan McKinley goes to high school, hangs out with his friends and does his homework. However, he is doing a bit of his own homework after school for a different reason: he is running for an elected position. McKinley is running for an at-large county council seat this year …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information, Indiana State Police, Bremen Post MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana State Police welcome back trooper Patrick O’Keefe after a year-long deployment with the National Guard in the Middle East. O’Keefe is assigned to the Bremen post, Marshall County, and joined the state police in 2011. O’Keefe, a Bremen native, has …read more.

WARSAW — Residents of Warsaw and the surrounding communities are taking the cold weather literally Saturday, Feb. 20, as they brave the wintry waters once again for the 2016 Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Indiana. On-site registration, including walk-ups, will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Center Lake Pavilion. The plunge will begin at …read more.

NEW YORK — Grab your robes, “Harry Potter” fans — there’s another book coming your way!

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Ink Free News is celebrating as we reach a new height in just under four years of existence. InkFreeNews.com has now reached 50,000 likes on Facebook, a proud milestone. Ink Free News has proven itself as Kosciusko County’s news leader. Though we are reaching new heights, our staff will continue working hard …read more.

GOSHEN — Two Warsaw residents escaped injury in a five-vehicle accident on SR 15 at Egbert, one-fourth mile south of the city limits of Goshen today, Feb. 10. The accident was at 1:50 p.m. Three people were injured.Darvin Setser, 27, and Kenneth Parrish Jr., 33, both of Warsaw were not injured. According to the Elkhart …read more.

MOORESVILLE — A box of priceless family memories is back with its rightful owner after a Hoosier saved it from a trash pile. He bought the box at an auction in Mooresville and contacted WTHR last week. WTHR then tracked down the owner’s adult daughter who lives in Montana.

TERESA REED, RN Communicable Disease Nurse, Kosciusko County Health Department WARSAW — “The Kosciusko County Health Department encourages pregnant women, and those women who may soon become pregnant to avoid travel to areas with transmission of the Zika virus. The CDC has interim guidelines about the male partners of pregnant women and women who may …read more.

SYRACUSE — 1969 Wawasee graduate Bill Pipp shares his journey from Wawasee’s gridiron to the Dallas Cowboys.

From left: Todd Slabaugh, president; Keith Claassen, vice-president; Kevin Smith, council member; Laura Baker, clerk/treasurer and Don Gruenemyer, Sawvel and Associates (Photo by Michelle Reed) ETNA GREEN — On Feb. 9, Don Gruenemyer, of Sawvel and Associates, an engineering service firm from Findlay, Ohio, presented the Etna Green town council with the report for the …read more.

UPDATE: Marshall County has now issued an advisory level travel advisory as well due to blowing and drifting snow, primarily on the north/south county roads.  WABASH COUNTY — The Wabash County Commissioners have placed Wabash County under travel advisory until further notice due to icy road conditions, blowing and drifting of snow.A travel advisory: The …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Just in time for Indiana’s Bicentennial, the Indiana Historical Society and the Indiana Historical Bureau announce the reappointment of two local county historians. Dan Coplen of Kosciusko County and Bryan McCoy of LaGrange County will each serve a three-year term. The role of county historian is one to which each is well suited. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Over night, Kosciusko took another turn toward winter, leaving area residents who were becoming hopeful of spring perplexed. With weather continuously alternating between the mid 40’s and low teens, it has been hard to tell if winter is coming or going in the county. Though many are hopeful sunshine is on the …read more.

WARSAW — Studies for alternatives of CR 100E, adjacent to Warsaw Municipal Airport, are being developed for submission to the Federal Aviation Administration. Ken Ross, NGC Corporation, engineering firm, gave an update on this and other projects at the monthly meeting of the Warsaw Municipal Airport Board of Aviation Commissioners Tuesday evening, Feb. 9.Ross stated …read more.

SYRACUSE — Other agenda items considered by the Wawasee school board at its Tuesday, Feb. 9, meeting in Syracuse included:

LOXAHATCHEE, FLA. — Gator wasn’t on the menu but one did make an appearance inside a Wendy’s just east of Loxahatchee in Royal Palm Beach. And it wasn’t by choice.

SYRACUSE — Winter will not be officially finished for more than a month, but school administrators are already planning summer construction or renovation projects for Wawasee schools. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Feb. 9, in Syracuse, the board approved architectural firm Barton-Coe-Vilamaa to begin advertising for bids for capital funds summer projects.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Park Board met Tuesday evening, Feb. 9, for a year-end review of 2015 and a look forward to what 2016 has in store. Topping off the “new business” portion of the agenda was approval of the Tennis Association agreement for 2016. The agreement is between the board, Warsaw High School and …read more.

PIERCETON — Lutheran EMS, Pierceton and Warsaw Fire Departments responded to 4544 E. Old Road 30, for a chimney fire.  

PIERCETON — Pierceton Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and officers Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle vs. a tree in the area of 5082 E. Old Road 30. The initial call reported it was unknown if there were any injuries.

SYRACUSE — The entire family will have plenty to do at Syracuse-Wawasee Winter Carnival Feb. 13, whether or not there is enough ice on Syracuse Lake for the annual Wawasee Kiwanis Snowmobile Drags. The carnival, which is presented by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, has bulked up since it got its start in the ’70s; in fact, this year is the “biggest ever” carnival.

NORTH WEBSTER — Emergency personnel responded at approximately 5 p.m. to a report of a shed fire at 111 EMS W 26 Lane, North Webster. Emergency personnel are reportedly still at the scene at this time.

By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College WINONA LAKE — The Center for Lakes & Streams conducts regular stream sampling on county streams which feed into several local lakes in Warsaw, Winona Lake, North Webster and Syracuse even throughout the winter months. Stream sampling is a way to gauge …read more.

SYRACUSE – Syracuse Police Department will be taking on the Lake City Hoopsters Wednesday, Feb. 17, to raise money for a worthy cause.

Responses from the state Republican Chairman Jeff Cardwell, U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and State Senator Jim Banks have been distributed shortly after Gov. Mike Pence’s announcement that Eric J. Holcomb has been chosen as his nominee as the 51st lieutenant governor for the state. Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann is expected to step down in the …read more.

SYRACUSE — While bison were largely gone from Indiana by the time it entered statehood in 1816, the state still plans to include the animal predominately featured on its seal in the bicentennial celebration. It is doing so with fiberglass bison statues, which communities will then paint.

By LT. GOV. SUE ELLSPERMANN INDIANAPOLIS — Over the past 3 1/2, I have had the special honor to serve my fellow 6.5 million Hoosiers as their lieutenant governor serving alongside a great governor and friend Mike Pence. He invited me to be his partner on this journey and I am so very proud of …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University Department of Music presents An Opera Dinner Theater featuring Green Eggs and Ham by Kapilow and Don Giovanni by Mozart. Show times and dates are, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19-21, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. Tickets are $12 for students and $18 for adults. Purchase tickets here or …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence announced his intention to nominate Eric J. Holcomb as the 51st lieutenant governor for the state. The announcement was made during a press conference early this afternoon, Feb. 9. Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann will be submitting her resignation in the months to come as she pursues the presidency of Ivy …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The upcoming North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce awards dinner and the dues deadline for inclusion in the 2016-17 North Webster Community Guide were highlights of the February meeting of the chamber. It was held Monday, Feb. 8, at North Webster American Legion Post 253.

WINONA LAKE — The Mount Memorial Gallery on the campus of Grace College is showcasing the first of three senior art exhibits. Students in the department of visual, performing and media arts are displaying cumulative and thesis work. The senior exhibit is open to the public now through Feb. 20. The exhibit is open from …read more.

WARSAW — Wawasee Yacht Club wants to enclose a wraparound porch and also in the future build a pavilion on its property on Trusdell Avenue at Lake Wawasee. The petitions were among those on the agenda of the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, Feb. 9, in Warsaw.

One month into the new year, Turkey Creek Township Trustee Barb Griffith has already made what will likely be her largest single expenditure of 2016. Griffith told the township advisory board Monday, Feb. 8, she applied the $35,000 balance of the township’s rainy day fund toward the purchase of the fire department’s new grass truck. …read more.

Jared Thomas Frantz WARSAW — Jared Thomas Frantz, 28, Syracuse, was sentenced Monday, Feb. 8, in Kosciusko Circuit Court on charges relating to the deaths of Korbin Foster and Kaleb Lampkin, both 17, who died June 1, 2015, in an accidental drowning. Frantz, who plead guilty to count one, dealing in a schedule 1 controlled …read more.

WARSAW — Good nutrition is essential for all cancer patients. It enables them to better cope with cancer treatment and enjoy a better quality of life. This presentation will focus on using diet to manage treatment side effects. Join Sue Delagrange, MS, RD for this free program at 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29 at the …read more.

WARSAW — The county commissioners’ meeting kicked off Tuesday, Feb. 9, with naming Max Miller, Warsaw, as February’s Veteran of the Month. He is a veteran of the Army Air Corp and the Air Force. Miller went into service immediately after graduation in 1948 and served until December, 1954. Miller is a member of the Pierceton …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council opened its Monday, Feb. 8, public meeting with a reshuffling of its officers. Bob Cockburn, citing the need to pass the presidential duties on after serving two years, nominated Dan Cochran for president, who, in turn, nominated Doug Ruch vice president. Both motions carried without objections. Milford police lieutenant Travis …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott issued a public service announcement at the Monday, Feb. 8, meeting of the territory’s fire board. “Due to the recent changing conditions with the warm weather and rain in our area, we would like to remind everyone that even though we do constantly train in the various …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley Board of School Trustees met in regular session Monday evening, Feb. 8, at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. Physical Education Teacher Mallory Eaton briefly spoke about the new bowlers education program coming to the school. She had applied for and received a nationwide grant through Bowlers Ed that will allow for the …read more.

SYRACUSE — With a warmer than usual fall and winter, it’s been an uphill battle for Syracuse Lake to form enough ice to support dozens of people and snowmobiles. Now with a forecast of snow, the Wawasee Kiwanis Club has canceled its annual snowmobile drags.

LEESBURG — It was a brief yet productive meeting for the Leesburg Town Council Monday evening, Feb. 8. The council approved the trading of its current bobcat, utilized by both the street and sewage departments, as well as heard an update on the recent visit of a state auditor. The discussion of whether or not …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Plan Commission members spent the bulk of its meeting Monday evening, Feb. 8, going over a draft of definitions of housing for its zoning ordinance. Tim Dombrosky, assistant city planner, presented a PowerPoint showing a draft of new definitions, old definitions and the intent of the change. Only two definitions from the …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester Symphony Orchestra is presenting its Chamber Works Gala in March, the first full chamber works concert presented by the MSO in nearly a decade. The concert is 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. Admission is $10 at the door. It is free for …read more.

WARSAW — Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts and Symphony of the Lakes will hold their Second Annual Young Artist Competition at 2 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Warsaw Performing Arts Center. This year’s competition will feature 10 students of varying disciplines including piano, violin, cello, oboe, and guitar. The competitors represent a many area …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton town council meeting Monday evening, Feb. 8, started off with the discussion of the completion of the town’s $1.4 million sewer lining project and the news of the infiltration being reduced from 40 percent to 38 percent. The next order of business was the trash totes from Advanced Disposal mentioned in …read more.

Mary Jane Rico WARSAW — Mary J. Rico, 50, 7534 N. SR 13, North Webster, was sentenced Monday, Feb. 8, after she plead guilty to welfare fraud. She will spend the first year of her sentence on probation, followed by 1 1/2 years in jail. Her jail time will begin Feb. 9, 2017. Rico has …read more.

By DAVE WOLKINS State Representative INDIANAPOLIS — The 2016 legislative session recently reached the halfway point, with House Republicans moving forward on passing agenda items focusing on road funding, supporting public educators and curbing illegal drugs: House Bill 1001 would establish a comprehensive plan to fund Indiana’s short- and long-term infrastructure needs at the state …read more.

WARSAW — With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, love is in the air in Kosciusko County. Though the holiday is traditionally reserved for couples and romance, the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is hoping couples can open up their hearts for some furry kisses and cuddles. This weekend, the shelter will host an adoption event …read more.

INDIANA — During the course of a year, Indiana State Troopers assist nearly 200,000 motorists along Indiana roadways while driving more than 37 million miles. The Indiana State Police categorizes this encounter with the public as a police service. These police services cover a wide range of different circumstances but typically involve the trooper assisting a …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association WARSAW — The painting we are discussing this week is, appropriately titled “The Morning of St. Valentine.” It was painted on Canvas in oil paints and can be seen today at the Walker Art Gallery. The work was done by John Callcott Horsley who is also known for designing …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Eric Holcomb is dropping out of the race for U.S. Senator. He filed his withdrawal today with the Secretary of State’s office. In a statement released today, Monday, Feb. 8, Holcomb said: “Today I withdrew my name as a candidate for the United States Senate as Janet and I believe we have been called …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation has 315 yellow salt trucks deployed as of this morning to patrol interstates, US highways and state routes ahead of falling pavement temperatures and winter precipitation. A series of storms may drop up to 3 inches of snow across Indiana this week with additional lake-effect snow possible in …read more.

SHELBYVILLE — Indiana Grand Racing and Casino will welcome Jay and the Americans for a free concert next month at their Center Bar stage. Jay and the Americans will perform two shows 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Considered by many as the original “oldies” act, Jay and the Americans charted an unprecedented …read more.

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 the Warsaw Performing Arts Center. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Although we live in the age of instantaneous communication through the use of both the internet and cellphones, one local group is looking to encourage the use of another, more dated form of communication — the HAM radio. To trace the history of the HAM radio, one would have to look back to …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School freshman Makenna Bradley, a student in Darren Parker’s computer applications class, was recently honored as the creator of a poster that will be displayed in all Tippecanoe Valley schools.

SAN FRANCISCO — Before the game, The Armed Forces Chorus sang “America The Beautiful.”

WARSAW — An alleged dispute over the changing of a Wi-Fi password resulted in one female being arrested on charges. Welcome Suzanne Lloyd, 30, 513 Sophie Lane, Warsaw, was arrested Friday evening, Feb. 5, on charges of residential entry, a level 6 felony, and battery, a class B misdemeanor. Court documents, filed Feb. 4 by …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School is hosting a high school information night for eighth grade students and their parents at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, in the auditorium.

By TRINA HOY Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $7650 to Joe’s Kids and $1,000 to the Kosciusko Community YMCA. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the club raises nearly $30,000 for youth-oriented activities. The club meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays for the breakfast meeting in the Shrine Building …read more.

[weaver_youtube mAFWxc0H70Q rel=0]   FORT WAYNE — Conservative farmer and businessman Kip Tom, Leesburg, hit the airwaves on Saturday night with the first television advertisement of his campaign for Congress in Indiana’s 3rd District. “As a political outsider who has grown a family business and created jobs in our community, the positive reaction we are …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is seeking nominations for the Tippecanoe Valley High School Distinguished Alumni Class of 2016. Distinguished Alumni are graduates of TVHS (1975 through 2015), living or deceased, who have led successful lives while making substantial contributions to their chosen field of work or have provided outstanding service to their …read more.

AKRON — Valley made it back-to-back sectional titles with a win over Fairfield Saturday night.

NORTH WEBSTER — Due to ice conditions, snowmobiles will be on display until 4 p.m. today, Feb. 6., in the gym of the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR13), rather than out on the lake participating in races this year.

WARSAW — Lakeland Art Center and Gallery, a fine arts organization, has returned to Warsaw. Originally located downtown Warsaw, the center moved to Pierceton where it has been located for a number of years. Today, the center is back in Warsaw, at 302 E. Winona Ave. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at 1 p.m. …read more.

BRISTOL — The Jeff Petermann for Congress campaign filed a complaint Thursday, Feb. 4, with the Indiana Election Commission, against the Republican Party. Peterman believes there have been unnecessary delays in obtaining primary voter election data for Indiana District 2 Congressional Race. “I knew my opponent, Jackie Walorski, was a part of the Washington establishment …read more.

Leesburg Pie Eyed Petey’s Mardi Gras party. The DJ will be playing Zydeco and Cajun music from 8 p.m. – midnight, Saturday, Feb. 6. Milford Lizard’s Bar He Said She Said live 9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. Super Bowl party. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7. It’s a carry in. …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL James Sidney Hinton, a Union Army veteran and Republican Party orator, was a 19th century torchbearer for civil rights who became the first African-American elected to the Indiana General Assembly. Hinton achieved this distinction during an era of sweeping social and political change — and at a time when blacks in the …read more.

[weaver_youtube BLk7y_SgLIs rel=0]   WARSAW — Temperatures just below freezing didn’t keep hundreds from converging downtown Warsaw tonight, Friday, Feb. 5. They were there to kick off this year’s First Fridays celebrating the state’s bicentennial. This year’s theme for First Friday is “decades of change,” and what better way to start off the celebration with …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Warsaw High School FCCLA want to raise awareness of issues like climate change and they are starting with their own community. Friday evening, Feb. 5, members gathered outside the Kosciusko County Recycling Depot, signs in hand. Undaunted by the cold and the light snow that had begun to fall, they …read more.

SYRACUSE — Paige Wright will graduate in a few months from Wawasee High School, wants to be a nurse and will possibly attend Goshen College. She has taken all of the health classes offered at the high school.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The ballot is set for the May 3 Primary election. Candidate filing ended at noon today, Friday, Feb. 5. At the county level, the Republican ballot will have two contested races: county commissioner-northern district and county council at-large. On a state level there will be a race for for State Senator District …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Science Central is pleased to announce the opening of a new touring exhibition entitled, “Roll, Drop, Bounce – The Science of Motion.” Running now through May 29, visitors will roll, drop, and bounce to investigate kinetic experiences and expand their understanding of the science of motion. The exhibits will inspire visitors to …read more.

WARSAW — Today marks the annual Fire and Ice celebration in honor of February’s First Friday. The event will feature carvings, fire spinners and more.Carvings began at noon today, Feb. 5, in the downtown area. Ten different carvers from Michiana Ice Carvers are currently at work to create unique works of art, commissioned by area …read more.

Temporary no parking on Colfax, agreements, contracts, and pay applications on projects were among items of business for Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety Friday morning, Feb. 5. The board unanimously passed a resolution establishing temporary no parking on the west side of North Colfax Street, between Center and Clark streets, and the east …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Heartland transforms the North Campus Auditorium of the University of St. Francis into a jazz club with  “Old Time Rock And Uptown Funk” at 7 p.m. Feb. 19. This evening features a vibrant mix of jazz standards and new arrangements for your listening pleasure. Some of the standards that are receiving “Heartland” treatment …read more.

WARSAW — Crews are responding to vehicle vs. motorcycle accident at CR 100E and CR 350N, Warsaw.

AKRON — The College Board has named the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation to the 2015 Gaston Caperton Opportunity Honor Roll, a list of 130 school districts across the United States that are being recognized for creating opportunities for traditionally underrepresented students. Traditionally underrepresented students refer to black, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native and low-income and first-generation …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff to honor former Gov. Edgar D. Whitcomb, who passed away Thursday, Feb. 4. Flags should be flown at half-staff for seven days from his passing, through Thursday, Feb. 11. Pence also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags …read more.

By JOSH SPANGLE, Detective Sgt. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Winona Lake Police Department.The Winona Lake Police Department would like the community’s assistance in identifying a female suspect. On Dec. 7, 2015, the female pictured below approached a residence in Winona Lake. She looked …read more.