INDIANA — Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry would like to remind all hunters and landowners about the deer donation program. After you’ve filled your freezer, please help us to feed those in need within your community by donating to the Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry’s “Meat” the need program.  Just take your deer into your local meat processor/butcher …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced on charges of strangulation, a level 6 felony, and domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony. Per the plea bargain, charges of rape and criminal confinement were dismissed. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Aug. 24, an officer with the Warsaw Police …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — InkFreeNews.com has officially reached 54,000 likes on Facebook. Ink Free News continues to prove itself as Kosciusko County’s news leader. Ink Free News has been providing breaking news to Kosciusko County since April 30, 2012. The news operation has changed names and editors since 2012, but has always striven to deliver fast and accurate news …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is finalizing its annual fruit and nut sale. Fruit and nut items are still available for sale at Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m today, Nov. 17 and tomorrow Nov. 18. The annual sale supports the outreach of The Salvation Army to assist …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested on a warrant after punching a woman and threatening her with a knife in February. Jack Daniels Jack Daniels, 34, 340 East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, is being charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; battery with moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Treasures for Troops and The First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County will be conducting the 6th annual “Stockings for Soldiers” Drive beginning Nov. 18. Once again, the organizations are giving the community an opportunity to send some holiday cheer to a deployed service member. If you would like to participate and fill …read more.

MILFORD — Lowell Rassi, 88, Camelot Lane, Syracuse, and Kenneth J. Keene, 55, East Street of Dreams, Cromwell, were transported to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following an accident at 7:37 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14. The accident was on North Old SR 15, south of East CR 1300N, Milford. Milford Police reported Rassi was southbound on …read more.

WARSAW —  Looking for a unique gift for an educator this Holiday season to show your appreciation for their work in the classroom, on the field or court, and at after school activities?  The Warsaw Education Foundation will provide you the opportunity to recognize your special educator with an “Honor an Educator” tribute package for …read more.

  [weaver_youtube uvGAO7NKbZc rel=0]   WARSAW — The Kosciusko Solid Waste District partnered with the Dumpster Drummers out of Fort Wayne to bring an entertaining recycling show to local elementary schools. The Dumpster Drummers, currently a three person group of members Larry, Doug and Brandon, put on educational shows for students that focus on aspects of recycling …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man has been arrested after writing eight checks totaling $2,870 from a stolen checkbook. Jacob Bryce Grimm, 25, 548 Clinic Court, Warsaw, is being charged with count I fraud on a financial institution, a level 5 felony, and count II forgery, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, …read more.

WARSAW — Threads of Valor presented seven quilts to local veterans at the Pete Thorn Park Building 800 North Park Avenue, Warsaw, on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The Threads of Valor group is Kosciusko County’s version of the national Quilt’s of Valor group. Seven quilters meet every week to work on quilts for several hours. During …read more.

WARSAW — Notice of an appeal from the Judgment of conviction and order of commitment has been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court by Joseph A. Sobek, attorney for Brandon Thomas Woody. The appeal focuses on the sentence handed down Oct. 26, in Kosciusko Circuit Court.

SYRACUSE — Robin Merchant, superintendent of public works, made several requests during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 15. A leaf vacuum purchased in 1995 as used is now beyond repair. Merchant asked to purchase a used unit for $15,000. New units cost around $55,000. The leaf vacuum will come with …read more.

WARSAW — Holiday preparation is ahead of schedule due to unseasonably warm weather. During the Warsaw Park’s Board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15, Shaun Gardner, maintenance director announced that all of the light displays in Central Park were arranged correctly, now the team will work on cording the displays. “The crew took full advantage of the beautiful …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved establishing a new riverfront district during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 15. The new riverfront district is located in the village area near Monteith Tire. Councilman Tom Hoover asked how the riverfront district would benefit the town. Town Manager Henry DeJulia explained it would allow a local …read more.

WARSAW — Since August 2016, juniors and seniors from Kosciusko County high schools have been taking advantage of a new, two-year cosmetology program at Inspire College of Cosmetology, 3171 E. Center St., Warsaw, the result of a partnership between Inspire and the Warsaw Area Career Center. “We’d been receiving requests from students for a cosmetology …read more.

WARSAW — Tuesday morning, Nov. 15, members of the Indiana State Police Crimes Against Children Unit joined forces with local agencies to arrest a Warsaw man for possession of child pornography and possession of marijuana. The coordinated effort between the Indiana State Police CAC, the Warsaw Police Department, the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office and the …read more.

WARSAW — A man is in custody after stealing 13 bottles of liquor from a local Meijer. Cordero Ja Chonne Tramble, 25, 7811 Carolina Place, Merrillville, is being charged with count I corrupt business influence, a level 5 felony, and count II theft, a class A misdemeanor with a sentence enhancement to a level 6 …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — “I am honored to be chosen as a Friend of Extension,” said David Hess. “I guess over the years I’ve never thought much about being a friend of extension. It’s just what you do … been in positions where I can urge people to, in my opinion, do the right thing.”

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library will host “Four Steps to Personal Safety” from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, featuring Steve Zorn of Personal Safety Unlimited. Zorn’s presentation will focus on what to do in case of an attack. Components will include: The fundamentals of awareness and its importance for preventing crime and assault How …read more.

MENTONE — Tippecanoe Valley Schools and the community have been affected by several individuals who have committed suicide in recent years. In an effort to help make sure another tragedy does not occur again, Mentone Elementary School hosted a “QPR for suicide prevention” training on Tuesday, Nov. 15. QPR stands for question, persuade and refer, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Get up to speed with the state’s newest unofficial holiday, Basketball Day in Indiana.

ELKHART — A transportation company’s expansion into a busy Elkhart market could provide at least 15 new jobs.

AKRON — Anyone looking for a way to give back this Christmas season can sponsor a needy family within the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation through the Miracle Tree program. Trees have been set up at Bell Memorial Public Library in Mentone and also Akron Carnegie Public Library in Akron. Miracle Tree has been a holiday …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The good news for those who reside in the North Webster town limits is leaf collection has been continued until Friday, Dec. 9. Severn Trent Utilities Manager Mike Noe shared the news with the North Webster Town Council at its monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the North Webster Community Center.

WARSAW — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to working towards tolerance and brotherly love. The Committee to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is composed of Kosciusko County residents who desire to promote racial harmony through annual events honoring his life and work. The goal is to challenge people of all ages …read more.

SYRACUSE — Even small change received after a purchase can go to a good cause.

WARSAW — A program for kindergartners at Eisenhower Elementary School that has kids spending half of the school day learning completely in Spanish and the second half of the day completely in English is seeing results. Five kindergartners attended the Warsaw Community School’s Board of Trustee’s meeting on Monday, Nov. 14, to demonstrate to the …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man officially entered a not guilty plea after initially admitting to the murder of two-year old Adalin Stamper. Christopher A. Grimmett Christopher A. Grimmett appeared for an initial hearing in Kosciusko County Circuit Court this morning, Nov. 15. Grimmett was advised of his constitutional rights, the nature of the charge against …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Family was the theme of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation annual celebration luncheon held in the Winona Heritage Room on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Jerry Yeager, board president, started the luncheon off on a cheerful note with sharing a brief year in review. During the 2015-2016 fiscal year, the foundation completed Lilly Endowment’s …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library is looking into purchasing new self-checkouts and has filled out an order for a 3-D printer. During the WPCL Library Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Nov. 14, it was mentioned that the self-checkout on the main floor of the library does not take payments anymore and is a …read more.

Scott Leon Wilkins INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld the March 16 sentencing of Scott Leon Wilkins, 38, Milford, by Kosciusko Superior Court 3 Judge Joe Sutton. However, he has appealed the Court of Appeals ruling asking the case be transferred to the Indiana Supreme Court. Wilkins was sentenced to 15 years to …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man has been arrested after police say he left the scene of a crash in Lagrange County last Friday. Mark R. Gledhill, 21, Syracuse, is charged with failure to stop after an accident involving injury, a level 6 felony; criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, a level 6 felony; and a criminal mischief, …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District Board held their November meeting on Nov. 15. KC Recycling Depot had a record year for America Recycles Day, which they held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12.  This included 128 visitors and sales of approximately $500 at the Eco Store, located …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 2nd annual Law Enforcement Field Day on Oct. 29 and Nov. 5. The sheriff’s office offers this training free of charge to a number of local police and sheriff’s departments. Officers who attended the event received 10 hours of in-service training. The field day event …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council had nearly adjourned its monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 14, when resident Jay Urbin inquired about a property at 105 N. Maple St. in Milford, which has, so far, eluded the town’s clean-up efforts. The issue was discussed previously at the October meeting, when it was indicated Ken Brower, Milford building …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Village at Winona, in Winona Lake, announces its Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony 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 to …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeview, Edgewood and Lincoln orchestra students participated in All-Region Honors Orchestra on Saturday, Nov. 12, at Chesterton High School. The event included rehearsals and sectionals led by expert string players and culminated in a concert for the parents.

WARSAW — On Monday, Nov. 14, the Operation Christmas Child Relay Center in Warsaw had its grand opening ribbon cutting. Volunteers are excited to be collecting shoebox gifts for children in third world countries. Collection hours this week are from 10 a.m. until through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Stuff the Bus, an annual non-perishable food drive of the Wawasee High School Key Club, returns again this year.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation students can now take a glimpse into the past at what life in school was like as early as 1835. The Kosciusko County Historical Society Genealogy Library recently donated a copy of the book Schools of Kosciusko County 1835-1975 to the school corporation. The board of trustees approved the donation …read more.

WARSAW — A division of one lot into two and discussion on further study into a 4 ½-year-old sign ordinance were the only topics before the Warsaw City Planning Commission Monday evening, Nov. 14.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council was quiet after several months of disputes over a water ordinance. The only business on the table was for the council to sign off on Midwest Roll Forming’s 10-year tax abatement that was initially presented last meeting. Steve Snyder was again present to briefly talk about the project. Midwest Roll …read more.

INDIANA — Governor Mike Pence has declared this week, Nov. 13 through 19, as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. The Indiana Department of Transportation began preparing for the upcoming winter season soon after the snow and ice melted last spring. INDOT’s top winter priority is removing snow and preventing ice on more than 11,000 …read more.

SYRACUSE — High school and middle school robotics teams from around the state will compete head to head for a spot in the VEX Robotics Indiana State Championships.

By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator Purdue Extension GOSHEN — Whether it is through land purchases, inheritance, gifts or other means, there has been a large increase in the number of people who have become farmland owners, but do not farm the land. Often times the owners have little or no knowledge, or interest in agriculture, …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association WARSAW — Northern Indiana is in for a treat. The Lakeland Art Association just completed their juried art competition for their annual Fall Show. Winners were announced at a reception on Sunday, Nov. 13 at the new gallery location on Winona Avenue in Warsaw. You are welcome to bring your …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Step outside tonight and get a look at the largest supermoon since 1948. A supermoon occurs when the moon becomes full on the same day as its perigee, the point in the moon’s orbit when it is closest to Earth. This supermoon is the largest since 1948 and the moon won’t come this …read more.

SYRACUSE — Trip Advisor® Certificate of Excellence winner, Oakwood Resort, announces their annual Breakfast with Santa at The Pier Restaurant.  The Culinary Team will provide you and your family members a delicious array of favorite items from 8 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. Before or after enjoying a delicious meal, Behind the Lens …read more.

LEESBURG — At approximately 2:30 p.m. today, Nov. 14, Plain Township Fire and Lutheran-EMS were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident at SR 15 and CR 600N, Leesburg. No one was transported from the scene. All parties involved reportedly signed off according to officials at the scene. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is investigating.

The Kosciusko County Health Department performed the October Food Service Inspections. These establishments received the following violations: Steak and Shake, 2455 Jalynn St., Warsaw. One critical violation: Hand sink repair and two non-critical violations. Thai House Restaurant, 820 E. Winona Avenue, Warsaw. On critical violation: temperature control and one non-critical violation. Warsaw Lodge, 3014 Frontage Road, …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s Farm-to-Fork program, an initiative that will put beef raised on school grounds into school cafeterias, reached an important milestone Thursday. Construction of a shelter for the cattle is now complete. The shelter was officially moved on Nov. 10, to ground adjacent to the high school football field where …read more.

WARSAW — After the tragic murder of two-year old Adalin Stamper, the Warsaw community is coming together to help pay for funeral expenses and show support. Adalin was found murdered on Friday, Nov. 11 allegedly by her mother’s boyfriend, Christopher Grimmett. Over the weekend two different ways to help the grieving family emerged on social …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is in the beginning stages of planning and preparing for the Annual Membership Awards Dinner. Each year the Kosciusko Chamber presents prestigious awards to deserving businesses, organizations and individuals who have invested in Kosciusko County. The Kosciusko Chamber is seeking nominations for the 2017 Membership Awards Dinner …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers* WARSAW — The affidavit of probable cause was released this morning for the murder of a two-year old Warsaw girl. Chistopher A. Grimmet, 29, 53 EMS C17 Lane, Warsaw, is being charged with murder, a felony. At 10:24 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Builders Association of Kosciusko and Fulton Counties (BAKFC) wrapped-up its annual Coats for Kids project with the help and generous contributions of its Coats for Kids Coat Sponsor, Meijer of Warsaw; the Meijer Fashion Team crew; and BAKFC Builders, Associates and affiliate member volunteers. The BAKFC Coats for Kids volunteers and …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace Smith, a sophomore at Grace College from Fortville, was one of 31 college students honored at the annual “Realizing the Dream” banquet on Nov. 5 in Indianapolis. The event is organized by Independent Colleges of Indiana, of which Grace College is a part. Each of the honorees is a sophomore student who has …read more.

MILFORD — An accident between a Chevrolet Silverado dual cab truck and a Toyota Hull Lift forklift has sent two individuals to Fort Wayne Hospitals. The accident occurred at approximately 7:40 a.m. today, Monday, Nov. 14.

WARSAW — At approximately 9:40 p.m. Warsaw First Responders and Lutheran EMS were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Detroit Street and Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Only one vehicle was damaged in the collision and one person was transported with minor injuries. The intersection was cleared quickly with little interruption to traffic.

NORTH WEBSTER — There’s something hot at the North Webster Community Public Library. Sprint Mobile Hotspots are now available to check out, enabling borrowers to connect with the internet anywhere anytime on their own home computer or tablet. Supplying unlimited data, Hotspots provide a quick internet connection with no software to install and nationwide coverage via …read more.

MILFORD — The following events will take place at the Milford Public Library: New Items at the Library Enjoy November’s chilly weather by reading new adult fiction “A Christmas Message” by Anne Perry or “The Wrong Side of Goodbye” by Michael Connelly outside. New novels in adult large print include “The Whistler” by John Grisham …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Calvary Tabernacle Church, at a new location at 1300 Wooster Road, Winona Lake, held their sixth annual Day After Veterans Day dinner Saturday evening at 4 p.m. Veterans and one guest were invited to the church to eat dinner and share in fellowship. Veterans Service Officer and Pastor Rich Maron, with his church, …read more.

WARSAW —Thirty-four local kids got to pick out new shoes thanks to the Kosciusko County Board of Realtors. KBOR partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana to give 34 Kosciusko Littles $30 gift cards to Shoe Carnival. The fourth annual Boots for Scholars event kicked off at 9 a.m. Nov. 12, at the …read more.

WARSAW — At 7:53 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, Lutheran EMS and Warsaw First Responders were dispatched to a two vehicle accident at Lake City Highway and Meijer Drive, Warsaw. Norwin E. Hoover, 69, South SR 9, Columbia City, collided with the vehicle of Kevin J. Byrd, 48, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw. Hoover had proceeded through the US …read more.

SYRACUSE — The following events will take place at the Syracuse Public Library: There is Hoopla at the Library Instantly borrow free digital movies, music, books and books-on-tape with your library card. The Syracuse Library has joined Hoopla to offer six digital checkouts each month with no waiting and no restrictions. If an item is …read more.

NAPPANEE — The following event will take place at the Nappanee Public Library: SPECIAL STORY TIME FOR “MOVEMBER” Join us for a unique, beard themed story time from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in honor of “Movember” with a special bearded guest, Ryan Smith. Register by Nov. 15, by calling the Library at (574) 773-7919, …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 7:50 a.m. Lutheran EMS and Warsaw First Responders were dispatched to a two vehicle accident on US 30 in front of Meijer, Warsaw. Multiple children were in one of the vehicles and a second ambulance was dispatched. Injuries were minor; at least one individual was transported from the scene.

WARSAW — Every year Harrison Elementary School collects food items for Combined Community Services Food-A-Thon. The Food-A-Thon helps raise food items and money to help stock CCS’s food pantry for the winter months. “We’re teaching these kids skills of giving back,” stated Harrison Elementary food drive organizer and P.E. teacher Scott Mehlberg. “I really wanted …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County officials have released the cause of death as related to the murder of a Warsaw 2-year-old girl. Christopher A. Grimmett Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello stated this afternoon, that a preliminary determination into the cause of death to Adalin P. Stamper, 2, Warsaw, has been completed.  Ciriello said that an autopsy …read more.

WARSAW — American Legion Post 49 held its annual Veterans Day program at the Center Lake Pavilion starting at 10:30 a.m. today, Friday, Nov. 11. Honored at the program were veterans Lenora Stump and Russell Bauer. Stump was honored with the Order of Kosciuszko award. The award, given annually since 2004, recognizes a resident of …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Police have arrested Jamie L. Elsea, 24, Charles Street, Plymouth, on an initial charge of neglect of a dependent. No bond has been set.

INDIANAPOLIS — Five new state troopers recently reported for duty to the Indiana State Police Toll Road Post in Bristol. The five troopers are from the class of 55 who just graduated from the 76 Indiana State Police Recruit Academy on Oct. 20. While at the academy the recruits received 22 weeks of intense training. …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department and Lutheran EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident on CR 900N, east of CR 100E. The accident occurred at approximately 3:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. Two to three people, including a child, may have been injured. It was undetermined initially if any one would be transported to the hospital. Deputies …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court annual report (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016) and the Indiana Judicial Service Report and Probation Report (Jan. 1, 2015 – Dec. 31, 2015) are available online.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Seminary is pleased to announce that its partnership with Lutheran Health Network Kosciusko Community Hospital is expanding. Grace and KCH have collaborated on various health-related initiatives for many years; however, this new KCH sponsorship is a 10-year agreement that includes ongoing support to Grace for health education, wellness, academics, athletic …read more.

  WARSAW — At approximately 6:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to an accident on South SR 25 south of West CR 250S, Warsaw. According to the accident report, Joyce E. Mendenhall, 59, West CR 525S, Claypool, was driving south on SR 25 when a large tree fell on the …read more.

  Winona Lake — Last week, an event organized and hosted by students of Grace College’s Grace Opportunities for Adult Learners program  raised money for a local family. The students, along with their professor, Matt Metzger, wanted to live out the bible verse “Love God with all your heart and with all your soul and …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation gave a glowing report for the county. George Robertson gave a quarterly report on behalf of KEDCo at the Kosciusko County County Council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 11. Robertson stated, “Overall, it has been a very good year for Kosciusko County…We’ve got a lot of work left …read more.

SYRACUSE — Almost immediately, one would likely notice a picturesque view of Syracuse Lake when walking into this year’s house being built by Wawasee, Fairfield and West Noble high school building trades students. And it seems, though it is not literally true, one could also almost reach out of a window and touch the water of the lake.

WARSAW — At approximately 9:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, Etna Green Fire, Lutheran EMS and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle accident at US 30 and CR 800W, Warsaw. No one was transported.

By 1st Sgt. Chad Hill, Public Information Office WARSAW — A Warsaw man is in custody on preliminary charges of murder after allegedly killing a 2-year-old girl. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and Detectives have arrested and preliminarily charged Christopher A. Grimmett, 29, Warsaw, with murder this morning. Sheriff’s deputies responded last night at 10:24 p.m. to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kosciusko County, along with other 911 centers in the state, recently received funds from the 911 fees. A total of $5.3 million was distributed statewide, with Kosciusko County receiving $62,523.87. The funds will be placed in the county’s 911 fund and used for equipment. The distribution was approved by the statewide 911 board and is the second 90/10 distribution.

WARSAW — George Robertson presented the Kosciusko Economic Development update in high spirits at the Redevelopment Commission meeting on Nov. 10. According to Robertson, president of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, local employment levels continue to go up. Kosciusko’s unemployment is now down to a mere 3.4 percent. The KEDC president stated that a concern …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Walmart has launched the 2016 Greenlight a Vet campaign and is asking all Hoosiers to join the national movement of visibly showing support for our nation’s heroes. Once veterans return home, they are often more camouflaged than ever. Through the Greenlight A Vet campaign, Walmart hopes to ignite a national conversation on the …read more.

BREAKING: At Approximately 6:10 p.m. Nov. 10, Warsaw Fire, Lutheran EMS and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a one-vehicle accident on Devil’s Backbone, SR 25. The driver was driving the vehicle on the road when a tree fell on the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was transported by Lutheran EMS.  

WARSAW — Lift for the 22 is an organization focused on providing area veterans with a support system to help end the anxiety and depression that causes an average of 22 veterans to commit suicide a day. Carter Davis, founder of Lift for the 22, is a former US Marine who was released from duty in July 2013 with a …read more.

WARSAW — A local salon is offering free haircuts for veterans on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11. From 11-4 p.m., four hair stylists at Anointed Beauty Salon and Day Spa, 2626 East Jefferson St., Warsaw, will offer their services for free for veterans. Veterans can call the salon to reserve a spot, or they can simply …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of November 2016.  This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI: Taskforce Indiana is a year long statewide …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Mission Point Community Church are partnering for their sixth annual Supermarket Sweep, to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Owen’s Market, 2211 E. Center St., Warsaw. The community is invited to participate in the all-day event to provide food and other daily essentials to those in need. During …read more.

BOURBON — On Sunday, Nov. 20, the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) will recognize Jeremy Riffle, Principal at Triton Elementary School in Bourbon as the 2016 District Elementary Principal from IASP District 2. District 2 is located in northern Indiana and is made up of Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, La Porte, Marshall, St. Joseph and …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A Winona Lake man was sentenced this morning, Nov. 10, after he sent threatening, vulgar text messages and left voice mails on a female’s phone. Gregory L. Reese, 37, 1202 Wooster Road, Winona Lake, was arrested for the incident in April. A Warsaw police officer met with the victim, the mother of …read more.

WARSAW — Mad Anthony Brewing Company would like to show appreciation and gratitude on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, by offering all veterans and active U.S. Military personnel a free unwrap and soft drink. ID or proof of service is required. The offer is valid on dine-in orders only at any Mad Anthony location.

WARSAW  — A Nappanee man was sentenced this morning for a string of burglaries that occurred in July. According to an affidavit of probable cause, a homeowner told police she saw a teal or green-colored pickup truck pull into her driveway Monday evening, July 11. The driver left the truck, went into her barn and …read more.

By Joyce Corson Master Gardener Eastern Red Cedar, Sunpatiens and Winter Warrior Hosta. Those ready to be moved are the Eastern Red Cedar and the Hosta. The Sunpatiens are annuals and will not survive outside over the winter. The most exciting thing about my garden is finding something new that I did not plant. Some …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to review the Internet Acceptable Use Policy at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14 in meeting room A/B. The monthly meeting will immediately follow the public hearing.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko Genealogy Group will meet at the Old Jail Museum Genealogy Library, 121 N. Indiana St., Warsaw, from 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday, Nov. 15.  The Program “Timelines” shares information on personal timelines as well as historical timelines.  Come and see how these apply to ancestors lives, clues to migration and …read more.

TIME CHANGES ALL — Amy Mann thinks that looking into the future while learning from the past will create progress. John F. Kennedy once said that change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future and that progress as a nation can …read more.

The City of Warsaw and Town of Winona Lake offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Warsaw’s Friday trash route will be picked up on Thursday, Nov. 10.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Cares will Paint with Purpose on Dec. 4 at Tippy Creek Winery. Residents are invited to join the organization for this cozy and creative fundraising event. Enjoy drinks, appetizers and participate in water color painting on a mini handheld canvas. Gabrielle Stephenson Watercolors will instruct during this fun evening. The registration proceeds from …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools invite you to attend a biomedical showcase taking place Thursday, Nov. 10. The event will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the WCS central office, located at 1 Administrative Drive, Warsaw. The event showcases the fourth year students in the WACC Biomedical program. Recently, students were asked …read more.