FORT WAYNE — Parkview Physicians Group will open its newest primary care clinic, on YMCA Park Drive West off St. Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The clinic is aimed at creating a patient-centric facility for delivering quality care and inspiring well-being in the community. The 14,171 square foot clinic will house …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A cool but fairly dry weekend is in the forecast for most of Kosciusko County, according to the National Weather Service of Northern Indiana. A couple of weak disturbances tracking across the Great Lakes today will result in a chance of some light rain showers across far northern Indiana. Otherwise, skies will remain …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Village at Winona, in Winona Lake, will host its Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony tomorrow to kick off the Christmas season.  The ceremony and many family-friendly activities will take place from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, next to Eagle Creek/Orthocity BBQ. The Village at Winona and Toys for Tots have partnered for this event …read more.

INDIANA — The Westfield Police Department is investigating the disappearance of an adult from Westfield. Westfield is located approximately 100 miles south of Warsaw. Phillip Gangwer is a 73-yea-old white male, 5 feet 7inches tall, 160 pounds, with balding gray hair and hazel eyes. Gangwer was last seen at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, in Westfield, and is believed to be in danger. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, glasses, black dress …read more.

By MARY ANN LIENHART CROSS Extension Educator Purdue Extension KOSCIUSKO — As I am teaching in the community and answering phone calls and emails I often receive suggestions for my column. This week’s subject of sodium is one of them. The 2015-2020 dietary guidelines for Americans made the following recommendations that Americans consume less than …read more.

SYRACUSE — It was a thankful, yet heartbreaking Thanksgiving Day for the family of John and Nancy F. Hoard, Carmel, who came to their lake home at 10515 N. Grand Blvd., Syracuse, for the holiday. Thankful because no lives were lost, including that of their two pit mixed dogs, but heartbreaking because of a loss …read more.

WARSAW — After five days, a Warsaw teen is still missing. Allyson McBride, 14, has been missing since Sunday, Nov. 20. Now her family is offering a $1,300 reward for any information leading to the whereabouts or safe return of Allyson. Allyson is 5’9″, 150 pounds with dark blonde hair and blue eyes. She is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Small Business Saturday will take place tomorrow, Nov. 26, from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. at participating businesses in Kosciusko County. Customers will have the opportunity to be entered into drawings from participating businesses all over the county as they shop during Small Business Saturday. The following businesses are participating in the event: The Beaded …read more.

SYRACUSE — At approximately 4 p.m. Turkey Creek Fire was dispatched to a potential house fire at North Grand Boulevard, Morrison Island, Syracuse. Milford Fire, Benton Township, Sparta Township and Tippecanoe Township were dispatched for a full assist. The lakefront, two-story home was fully engulfed. It is unknown at this time if the residents were home. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Beyond the Brick, a Michiana-based YouTube show hosted by Grace College senior Joshua Hanlon, will hold its third annual “Creations for Charity” 24-hour livestream on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25 and 26. The web event will raise money to purchase LEGO sets for children in need this Christmas. The live stream begins …read more.

WARSAW — For the seventh consecutive year, Cardinal Services is looking for members of the community to sign up to become a Cardinal Elf for the Christmas holiday. Elves are given the name of an adult in Kosciusko County served by Cardinal’s disability programs. Along with the name are gift ideas for that person. There are currently …read more.

NAPPANEE – A preview of Friday’s showdown as NorthWood will look to claim a football state championship versus Roncalli.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — In a constantly changing world, a constant is the ever changing physical landscape. A drive through the countryside 20 to 30 years ago, depending on the location, would have had considerably different scenery than it does today.

WARSAW — A Thanksgiving meal will be hosted tomorrow for members of the community at Central Park Pavilion. The Warsaw Elks Lodge with support from area businesses, sponsors the event. The meal will last from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 24. The meal will include turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, dressing, pies, rolls and …read more.

WARSAW — If you have ever been a victim of a crime, the judicial process can be confusing. Linda Giusti is there to help those who are victims of crimes against the person. She assists victims of such crimes as burglary, theft, robbery and rape. But her biggest area of help is to those who …read more.

WARSAW — Parkview Warsaw’s emergency department staff has a new way of bringing comfort to younger patients. The staff can now offer brand new, free books to children who visit the ER thanks to a donation from the not-for-profit organization, Kate’s Kart. Kate’s Kart was founded in memory of 18-month-old Kate Layman, who passed away from …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School student council will host a blood drive from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 2 in the high school gymnasium. This is the second of four blood drives the high school student council hosts throughout the school year. The American Red Cross provides scholarship money to students depending …read more.

Weekly prep, college and pro picks from IFN sports writer Nick Goralczyk.

WARSAW — Don’t miss this year’s holiday musical at the Wagon Wheel, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” featuring music by Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid”) and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens (“Ragtime”). Gather with the whole family for an experience you’ll never forget: “A Christmas Carol” at the Wagon Wheel. Tickets can …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day — the ceremonial start of the 120 Indiana General Assembly. Mishler took the oath of office, officially beginning a new term as the State Senator representing District 9. Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush led the swearing-in …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation reminds Hoosiers to travel safely and plan more driving time during the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday. AAA Hoosier Motor club predicts that an improving economy will prompt nearly 980,000 travelers to hit Indiana roads Nov. 23 through Nov. 27 – a two percent increase over last year. Hoosier …read more.

WAKARUSA — Michael Thorn, 60, Warsaw, was not injured in a four-vehicle accident Tuesday, Nov. 22, on SR 19, north of CR 32, north of Wakarusa. The accident closed SR 19 for several hours.

CROMWELL — With updated facilities and services come updated expenses, at least when it comes to insuring those new and updated assets, Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District focused on changing costs during its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, Nov. 21.

ELKHART COUNTY — A Ligonier man was airlifted to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a two-vehicle accident at SR 13 and CR 50, south of Millersburg. Omar Ibarra Rangel, 19, Ligonier, driver of a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, suffered lacerations to arms, a broken right arm and internal head injury. Andrew Troyer, 33, Syracuse, driver of …read more.

  WARSAW — Gradway would like to thank Horizon Bank for joining its mission to support Kosciusko County students by investing in Gradway. Horizon Bank’s donation completed the Dekko Foundation $10,000 match and will empower local students who are at risk for not graduating by pairing them with a graduation coach. It is local community …read more.

SYRACUSE — Kosciusko County Deputies are currently working a critical accident that occurred early this morning in the Syracuse area. KCSD Deputies, along with Syracuse\Turkey Creek Fire Territory at EMS and firemen, responded early this morning at 4:47 a.m., to the area of East CR 1000N, and Koher Road, Syracuse regarding a single vehicular crash. Police and emergency personnel located …read more.

WARSAW — Parkview Warsaw’s emergency department staff have a new way of bringing comfort to younger patients. The staff can now offer brand new, free books to children who visit the ER thanks to a donation from the not-for-profit organization, Kate’s Kart. Kate’s Kart was founded in memory of 18-month-old Kate Layman, who passed away …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw has announced the final week for loose leaf pick-up. Leaves can be raked to the curb or alley (not in the street) and the leaf crews will pick them up on the regular trash day during the week of Nov. 28 through Dec. 2. This will be the final pick-up. City employees will …read more.

WARSAW — On Saturday, Nov. 5, Junior Achievement serving Warsaw/Tippy Valley held it’s annual Achieve-A-Bowl fundraising event at The Bowling Alley in Warsaw. This year’s event focused on our area Superhero’s and featured bowling teams from the Warsaw Police Department, Lincoln Elementary School, PTO and Leesburg Elementary Students. Junior Achievement would like to thank this …read more.

WARSAW — Two Warsaw men were arrested after bagging burritos, subs and condiments without paying for them at a self-checkout at Walmart. Gustin Tackett, 3762 West Old Road 30, Warsaw, is being charged with count I theft, a class A misdemeanor, count IA sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony. Nathan N. York, 3762 West …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Lutheran Health Physicians Kosciusko Medical Group was recently recognized with the 2015 UnitedHealthcare PATH Excellence in Patient Service Award for its commitment to improving health outcomes for patients enrolled in UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plans. LHP Kosciusko Medical Group earned the award by achieving performance metrics in the UnitedHealthcare PATH Program and successfully …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Matt Sims, 38, North Webster, has been reported missing.  Sims was last seen in North Webster on Tuesday, Nov. 15. He is 6’2″ and weighs 200 pounds. His vehicle is a black 1995 Lexus 400. If seen, please call the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department at (574) 267-5667.

WARSAW — Warsaw Performing Arts Center is continuing its 10th anniversary season with the world famous Dallas Brass performing at 7:30 p.m. Dec., 16. Since its founding in 1983, the Dallas Brass has become one of the world’s foremost musical ensembles. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man has been released from the hospital after a stabbing that occurred Monday, Nov. 21. A 911 hang up call was received just before 4 p.m. Dispatchers were able to make contact shortly after the hang up and discovered a stabbing had occurred at 310 South Indiana St., Warsaw. Upon arriving …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Abel Adrian Villegas, 27, 9838 E. King Arthur’s Road, Cromwell, was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail Thursday, Nov. 17, on charges of dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony and possession of methamphetamine, a level 5 felony. He is being held on $15,000 surety and $250 cash bond. Documents state in …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff, Warsaw-Wayne Fire and Lutheran EMS were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident at approximately 11:45 a.m. on SR 15 South near the Southwood neighborhood. At least one person was injured in the accident. Lutheran EMS dispatched a Samaritan helicopter to transport the individual from the scene to Lutheran Fort Wayne. There …read more.

WARSAW — A traffic stop on Tuesday, Nov. 15, led to the arrest of not only a suspected drug dealer, but also a driver who was driving on a suspended license and had possession of meth. Tracy Lee Bickel, 55, 50 EMS B4 Lane, Leesburg, was arrested on a charge of dealing in meth, a …read more.

AKRON — Student council members at Tippecanoe Valley High School are once again using their November service project as a way to give back to their community. Students have been donating the ingredients to make a complete Thanksgiving meal to families throughout the district each fall since 2009. One family from each Tippecanoe Valley school …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee held its last meeting of the year Monday night, Nov. 21. Megan McClellan, executive director, reported several donations specified for the Phil Hartley Fund. Committee Chair Erick Leffler asked if those donations could be counted toward the Laudeman Foundation match. The Laudeman Foundation will match up to $40,000 donated from …read more.

NAPPANEE — It’s Christmas! It’s December 1940 in northern Indiana.

CLAYPOOL — During a brief meeting on Monday, Nov. 21 the Claypool town board took care of some end of the year housekeeping. The board approved an amendment to the trash removal contract with Advanced Disposal. The contracted price will remain the same, but all residents will receive 95 gallon trash totes. The totes are expected …read more.

WARSAW — A 14-year-old girl is missing from the Warsaw area. Allyson McBride is 5’9″ and weighs around 150 pounds. She has dark blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen late Sunday evening, Nov. 20.  She is believed to be with two boys from the Warsaw area, Seth Chandler and David Hine. They …read more.

WARSAW — It was after 9:30 p.m. Monday evening, Nov. 21, before Warsaw Common Council members reached the third and fourth items on its agenda. The final two agenda items finalized the funding for not-for-profit organizations and transferred funds. A 2 1/2 hour discussion had been held on the issuance of bonds for a third fire station.

WARSAW — In observance of Thanksgiving, City of Warsaw offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25.  Thursday’s trash route will be serviced on Wednesday, Nov. 23.  Friday’s trash route will be serviced on Monday, Nov. 28. As a reminder, please have your refuse bin out by 7 a.m. The Town of …read more.

WARSAW — Tabled. That was the outcome of 2 ½ hours of discussion at Monday evening’s Waraw Common Council meeting, Nov. 21, on approving the issuance of general obligation bonds for the new Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory fire station at County Farm Road and CR 200N. The matter will be reviewed at the council’s Dec. 5 meeting.

ROCHESTER — During the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 20,  a burglary occurred at the Sand Burr Gun Ranch located in rural Rochester. The suspect(s) gained entry into the business located at 2111 East CR 350N and stole more than 50 firearms, which are believed to be in the Michiana area. If you have any …read more.

INDIANA —  First Source Bank has transitioned the name of its Personal Asset Management Group to 1st Source Wealth Advisory Services, a name that better reflects its mission of helping clients achieve security, build wealth and realize their dreams. The 1st Source Wealth Advisory Services is comprised of over 80 professional and support staff, including chartered …read more.

SYRACUSE — One of the area’s largest craft bazaars is back for another year. The annual Wawasee Middle School PTO Craft Bazaar, benefitting the PTO, is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the school, 9850 SR 13, between Syracuse and North Webster.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Farmer’s Market is gearing up for the first Winter Market from 8 a.m. until noon starting Saturday, Nov. 26,  at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. The Market is participating in Shop Small Saturday with all products coming from local Small Businesses and Farms. These unique products and gifts include maple …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY — Multiple West Noble High School students face discipline after school officials discovered suspicious lollipops in the school on Thursday, Nov. 17. High school administrators were alerted to the situation and contacted West Noble School Resource Officer and Noble County Sheriff Deputy Brandon Chordas to assist in identifying what exactly was found. Preliminary tests …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 4 p.m., today, Nov. 21, Warsaw emergency responders were called to a stabbing at 310 South Indiana St., Warsaw. Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw-Wayne Fire responded to the incident. The male victim appeared to have a stab wound in his back. It is not yet clear why the stabbing occurred. The victim …read more.

WARSAW — A Milford woman was sentenced today, Nov. 21, for dealing narcotics and methamphetamine. Pamela S. McGreevy, 13276 N. 150E, Milford, was sentenced on two separate incidents. According to the affidavit of probable cause, the first incident occurred in April 2015, when arrangements were made for an individual to purchase one gram of methamphetamine …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Jesse Richard Pena, 52, 306. N. Harrison St., Syracuse, was arrested Tuesday, Nov. 15, on charges of fraud on a financial institution, a level 5 felony and theft, a level 6 felony. He was held on $10,000 surety and $250 cash bond in the Kosciusko County Jail. Documents filed with Kosciusko Superior …read more.

Interested in helping with the Operation Finally Home build for veteran Justin Raymer and his family in Warsaw? There are many ways you or your business can get involved, through either Operation Finally Home or the Builders Association of Kosciusko Fulton Counties.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Conservation Officers have added small unmanned aircraft systems to their search and rescue capabilities. The DNR Law Enforcement Division is the first state emergency response agency to receive official endorsement to utilize these devices for the purpose of search and rescue operations. District 1, with headquarters at Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, has a certified pilot of the SUAS machines.

WELLS COUNTY, ILL. — Francisco Espinal-Quiroz, 53, 7771 N. 500W, Leesburg, has pleaded guilty to six counts of reckless homicide, class 2 felonies and to false recording of commercial driver record, a class 4 felony, in relation to a 2014 crash in Will County, Ill. All other counts have been dismissed. He was originally charged with 15 counts of reckless homicide and two counts of false recording of a commercial driver record.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers*   WARSAW — A Warsaw man has been arrested after two females received photographs through the mail that showed a man having sexual relations with a dog. Thomas William Earle, 50, 4398 E. CR 600S, Warsaw, was booked for bestiality, a …read more.

AKRON — Twenty years ago Tippecanoe Valley High School offered many hands on programs in the areas of Agriculture, Art, Printing, Drafting and a few others. Today classes across the curriculum offer students many more opportunities to work with their hands or with technology. At the high school and middle school all students are one-to-one …read more.

WARSAW — An Elkhart man was sentenced today, Nov. 21, for dealing meth and hitting an Indiana State Trooper’s Vehicle as an officer was trying to conduct a traffic stop. Steven M Hemminger, 2412 Southdale Drive, Elkhart, was charged with count I dealing methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; count III resisting law enforcement, a level 4 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Shelter for Abuse Inc., aka as Beaman Home, today announced sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program for Beaman Home Shelter serving Kosciusko, Fulton and Marshall counties at the Beaman Home Shelter on Parker Street, Warsaw. Meals will be available to Beaman Home Shelter Consumers at no charge, …read more.

WARSAW — Earlier this year Ian J. Clark, 41, was denied his petition for post-conviction relief in Kosciusko Circuit Court. He is now awaiting a hearing with the Indiana Court of Appeals where he is seeking the court to reverse the denial of post-conviction relief and remand the case for a new trial on a murder conviction.

SYRACUSE — The annual Syracuse Holiday Magic event took place Saturday, Nov. 19.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College & Seminary partnered with Mission Point Community Church to sponsor the sixth annual Supermarket Sweep on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Owen’s Market in Warsaw. More than 500 students and many community members participated. Grace students raised $13,542 and the community raised $11,789 for a grand total of $25,331. Supermarket Sweep was …read more.

WARSAW — Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography will be offering breast screenings on Thursday, Dec. 1 at Parkview Warsaw, 1355 Mariners Drive. Appointments are preferred and may be made by calling (260) 483-1847 or 1 (800) 727-8439, ext. 68120. Walk-in appointments will also be available but appointments will take priority. The mobile mammography unit offers breast screenings …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Talented young musicians from Kosciusko County and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Youth Orchestra came together to perform a benefit for The Beaman Home last week at The Heritage Room in Winona Lake. The group of talented young people showed off their talent on the piano, violin, viola, cello and electric violin.  They entertained …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — What do you really know about community college? Come to the North Webster Community Public Library 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, and learn about the affordable educational opportunities available for youth and working adults at Ivy Tech Community College. Admissions Coordinator Kathy Kurosky and Assistant Financial Aid Director Dave Wilson from the Warsaw …read more.

MILFORD — The following events will take place at the Milford Public Library: Jackie Franks, the health and human sciences educator at Kosciusko County Purdue Extension, will present the program “Healthy Holiday Eating” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, in the library’s meeting room. Franks will give everyone ideas on substitutions that people can make …read more.

WARSAW – The following events will take place at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Off the Shelf Reading Group meets 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. Attendees can bring books of their choice to share. Chess Club meets 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. There will be no meetings Dec. 24 or …read more.

This evening, Saturday, Nov. 19, Justin Raymer — a Warsaw native and 2001 graduate of Warsaw Community High School — and his family received the surprise of a lifetime when it was announced they’d finally be able to return home to the Warsaw area from Georgia thanks to Operation Finally Home, the Builders Association of …read more.

WARSAW — The candlelight vigil for child abuse in honor of Adalin Stamper that was originally scheduled for this evening has been rescheduled due to the weather. The vigil will now take place at 6:30 p.m., next Saturday, Nov. 26 at Central Park in Warsaw. The vigil will honor Adalin Stamper, who was murdered by …read more.

SYRACUSE — The following events will take place at the Syracuse Public Library: A Thankful Time The Syracuse Library is making it easy to give to the food pantry this Thanksgiving season. The library is a place to drop off food when the Syracuse Food Pantry is closed. Until Dec. 22, the library is accepting …read more.

NAPPANEE — The following events will take place at the Nappanee Public Library: Locke V. Nappanee: What’s All the Fuss? In 1874, one major event caused people in the small town of Locke, to dig up their roots and move two miles south. Join us at the Nappanee Center from 6-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, …read more.

LOWELL — The NorthWood Panthers football team clinched a trip to the IHSAA State Championship with a 21-14 win over Lowell at The Inferno Friday night.

ETNA GREEN — Kosciusko County officers have arrested two individuals after a report of gunshots being fired in the town of Etna Green. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputies responded shortly before noon on Friday to the 200 block of west Railroad Street, Etna Green, in response to a 911 call of a male subject that …read more.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko REMC President and CEO Bruce Goslee, along with KREMC Member Service Supervisor Stephanie Scott, presented a check for $5,000 to CCS Executive Director Steve Possell. This donation supports the Winter Heating Assistance Program at Combined Community Services. “The cold months are hard on all of us but particularly so for those who find …read more.

WARSAW — A lightning strike caused a house fire around 5:55 p.m., tonight, Nov. 18 after a line of severe thunderstorms blew through the area. Warsaw-Wayne Fire, Winona Lake Fire, Warsaw Police Department and Lutheran EMS responded to 234 Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw for an attic fire after lightning struck the house. The fire quickly burned …read more.

  WARSAW — An officer discovered heroin and syringes in the hotel room of a Claypool woman whom he had just arrested on a warrant in Marshall County Destinee Nicole Prater, 20, 9464 South SR 13, Claypool, is being charged with count I possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony, and count II …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Kosciusko County until 6 p.m. At 5:12 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Culver, moving northeast at 75 mph. Expect 70 mph wind gusts, tree damage and damage to mobile homes, roofs and outbuilding. The severe thunderstorm will be near …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  On Thursday morning at Grace College, students flipped through the pages of Bibles twice as old as the United States. As part of its annual “Day of Worship” chapel, Grace College partnered with Truth Remains, a ministry that travels to schools and churches across the United States to display some of the …read more.

WARSAW — The 21st class of the Warsaw Police Department Citizens Academy graduated on Nov. 10. The class met 3.5 hours per week for 10 weeks. The program exposed citizens to a number of topics including WPD’s field training program, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, narcotics unit, dive team, K-9 unit, gangs and the D.A.R.E. and school …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Center for Lakes and Streams Director Dr. Nate Bosch was honored with the 2015 Bill Reneker Community Service Award at the annual Winona Lake Community Appreciation Dinner on Nov. 17. The annual dinner brings together members of the Winona Lake community to celebrate the accomplishments and goals of the town, and to …read more.

BURKET — A tradition that has been going strong for nearly a decade at Burket Educational Center once again brought students and community members together to share in a Thanksgiving celebration. Members of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church, supported by members of the Mentone United Methodist Church and the Burket United Methodist Church served …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was arrested when she attended jail visitation with an active warrant and drugs in her possession. Sierra Lanae Ross, 18, 3762 West Old Road 30, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  Metzger Outdoors hosted an adventure race called “Nocturnal 7” on Oct. 1 as part of the Grace College homecoming 2016 weekend. One hundred percent of the money raised was donated to local charities. Part of the money was donated to the Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police and Grace College Alumni. On …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 10:45 a.m., Warsaw-Wayne Fire, Warsaw Police and Lutheran EMS responded to a severe injury caused when a tree fell on a tree cutter for Cut Rite while he was in the boom on East market Street. A Samaritan Helicopter was called in to land at Fribley Field to transport the victim from …read more.

SYRACUSE — Thomas and Julie Votaw’s petition for a variance was approved at the Thursday, Nov. 17, Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The variance would permit allowing an existing shed to remain, as placed, 3 foot, 3 inches from the north sideline and 9 feet, 4 inches from the right of way. The property …read more.

WARSAW — Students and faculty at Ivy Tech Community College now have another option when it comes to lunch – food trucks. The campus does not have a traditional cafeteria. In the past, the approximately 800 students and 100 faculty and staff members could bring their own lunch, purchase items like pop, juice or chips …read more.

WARSAW — Traffic was slow in the eastbound lanes of US 30 at the intersection of CR 150W after a traffic accident involving two cars and a UPS truck. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department and Lutheran EMS responded to the accident 9:38 a.m. It is not clear at this time …read more.

GOSHEN —  Interra Credit Union recently completed its annual Fall Food Drive. Donations of food, personal care items and monetary gifts were distributed throughout the six-county area served by the credit union’s 16 offices. To get the momentum started, Interra employees were offered an incentive to bring in donated items and/or money. Winners were drawn and …read more.

WARSAW — Local ISTEP+ scores continue to drop this year. The scores were released on Thursday, Nov. 17. This is the final year that Indiana will use ISTEP+ scoring. This change is occurring after a bill signed by Governor Mike Pence earlier this year that will end the use of this type of scoring by …read more.

WARSAW —  Wetzel Insurance Agency is part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States participating in the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America “Best Practices” Study Group. Each year since 1993, IIABA and Reagan Consulting, an Atlanta-based management consulting firm, join forces to study the country’s leading agencies in …read more.

By 1st Sgt. Chad Hill KOSCIUSKO — A Garrett man is behind bars after confessing that he tried to burn-down a Kosciusko County church. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Sunday, November 13th, to the Harrison Center Church, located at 965 South, County Road 800 West, Etna Green at approximately 8:23 p.m.  Officers met with two …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) sponsored Kosciusko Indiana Master Naturalists graduated its inaugural class, according to Darci Zolman, SWCD Program Director. Of the eighteen participants, sixteen completed the required 24 hours of classroom/field work and passed the test with 70% or better. Nine members have also fulfilled the mandatory 24 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Department of Education released spring 2016 ISTEP+ results Thursday, Nov. 17. It was the second year of a new state assessment for grades three to eight based on Indiana’s more rigorous college and career ready standards. A new baseline was established for ISTEP+ in spring 2015.

FORT WAYNE—Roxanne Coffelt has joined Fort Wayne-based accounting firm Haines, Isenbarger and Skiba, LLC as a tax manager. Coffelt is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Valuation Analyst. A graduate of Drake University, Coffelt is responsible for tax preparation, including individual, corporate, partnership and trust returns. She will be working in the firm’s Warsaw Office. …read more.

WARSAW — Edgewood Middle School has been selected to be featured as a “Cool School” feature. Edgewood has been engaging students in life saving skills every Friday for the past month during their lunch time. Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire and Lutheran EMS all partnered together to teach the students skills, varying from AED use and …read more.

INDIANA — As part of Winter Weather Preparedness Week this Nov. 13 through 19, the Indiana Department of Transportation on Monday detailed its preparations for the upcoming winter season. INDOT today encourages the motoring public to prepare themselves for safe winter travel. Prepare Your Vehicle The time to get your car ready for winter is before …read more.

WARSAW — Notice of an appeal from the Judgment of conviction and order of commitment has been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court by Larry Hansen, appeals attorney for Kyle David DeHart. The appeal focuses on the sentence handed down Oct. 26, in Kosciusko Circuit Court.

WARSAW — Acceptance of a grant covering the demolition and removal of the Fox Farm Road Dam on the Tippecanoe River was approved by the Warsaw Board of Works Thursday morning, Nov. 17. While a letter indicating the grant has been received, grant documents to sign have not been received.

WARSAW — A Converse man was arrested for theft and home improvement fraud after receiving payments to remove a tree, but never completing the work. Mark Alan Howard, 47, 125 East First St., Converse, is being charged with theft, a level 6 felony and home improvement fraud, an enhanced level 6 felony. Homeowner Steve Baize met with …read more.