WARSAW — Warsaw Christian School fourth-graders joined other fourth-graders of Kosciusko County and attended Lake Adventure Day at Pike Lake, Warsaw, in early October.

WABASH — Carl William Burt, Warsaw, is still awaiting a trial in Wabash County on charges of reckless homicide, a class C felony; operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a class A misdemeanor; and operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death, a class B felony. The two-day jury trial is currently set to begin at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21.

CROMWELL —Donald Golden, 40, 3757 N. 900W, Lot 190, Cromwell, and Margaret Golden, 39, Cromwell, same address, were arrested by Noble County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 2. Both have been charged with possession of marijuana.

WARSAW — A Tippecanoe man has been arrested after selling a stolen firearm in an Owen’s parking lot to an individual who legally could not possess a firearm. Nicholas Andrew Irvine, 23, 3073 Center St., Tippecanoe, is being charged with count I criminal transfer of a firearm, a level 5 felony; count II carrying a …read more.

MENTONE — Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation was well represented Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Education Summit held at Lakeland Christian Academy. The title of this year’s event was, “Agriculture Education and Technology in Kosciusko County”. The event was sponsored by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.

By Gail Jacobs Master Gardener Fall has certainly made its presence known this past week and it was not a big surprise.  The weatherman had warned us of possible frost and with the frost, we get a reprieve from the daily watering.  All of my annuals had bloomed their little hearts out all summer long and …read more.

WARSAW — A roundabout is set to be put in the intersection of Mariners Drive and Husky Trail next spring. During the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commissions meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 2, City Planner Jeremy Skinner informed the commissioners that some preliminary work is being done with utilities on Husky Trail but construction for the roundabout will …read more.

By 1st Sgt. Chad Hill, Public Information Office Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. Team The Kosciusko County officials have released the name of the driver involved in a pickup truck/train fatality crash that occurred last evening in the town of Mentone, Indiana. Kosciusko County Deputy Coroner Michael Wilson has identified the fatality victim from last night’s vehicle crash …read more.

GOSHEN — The holiday season is an expensive time of year for most consumers. And, it likely includes more than just gifts, with decorations, entertaining and food to pressure your budget. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), American consumers plan to spend an average of $935.58 during this holiday shopping season, up 4 percent from …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A South Whitley man is in custody after violating a protective order of a Winona Lake woman. Dustin M. Boardman, 32, 305 W. Collamer Rd., South Whitley, is facing two charges for stalking, a level 5 felony, and invasion of privacy, a class A misdemeanor. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on July 31, …read more.

WARSAW — Recently Joe’s Kids and Allowing Christ to Shine teamed up with DePuy Synthes to fundraise under Johnson and Johnson’s Do Good, Be Well campaign.  The team held multiple fundraising events and through the generous support from the local community, was able to raise over $11,000. Joe’s Kids is a 501(c)3 nonprofit pediatric rehabilitation clinic …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Many homes in the area are without power to do a large storm that appeared around 9:40 p.m. tonight, Nov. 2. According to NIPSCO, these area towns are reporting the following outages: Milford — 1 without power Nappanee — 2 without power North Webster — 54 without power Syracuse — 45 without …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for poor drainage areas in northern Kosciusko County, Southern Elkhart County and Marshall County until 1:45 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 2. At 9:40 p.m., doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding and overflowing in poor drainage areas. One …read more.

1st Sgt. Chad Hill, Public Information Office Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. Team MENTONE — One individual is dead following a vehicle, train collision in the town of Mentone Wednesday evening, Nov. 2. Mentone Police officers, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputies and emergency personnel, responded to the railroad crossing near the intersection of SR 25 and SR …read more.

MENTONE — Shortly before 7:30 p.m. Mentone police and fire and Parkview EMS were dispatched to the train tracks at Franklin and Main Streets, Mentone, to a car versus train accident. Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department was also dispatched. It is unknown at this time if the vehicle had any passengers. The Kosciusko Fatal Team was on …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Louis Dreyfus Company in Claypool recently hosted executives from Norfolk Southern Railway. During the visit the team at Claypool presented local operations during a tour of the facilities, and shared an overview of LDC’s global reach and activities. Among the guests from Norfolk Southern Railway were the group’s Executive VP and Chief Commercial …read more.

WARSAW — Aldi has plans in the works to relocate from its current location on Commerce Drive, Warsaw, to the corner of Husky Trail and Parker Street. Matt Brown with A & F Engineering, a company based out of Indianapolis, presented findings from a traffic study to Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission on Wednesday, Nov. 2. …read more.

WARSAW — Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts announced this week that country artist John King will perform two concerts at the venue this Dec. 31. Concerts will begin at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., with the latter continuing until midnight to ring in the new year. John King is an up-and-coming country singer-songwriter from Gainesville, …read more.

WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 2, in Warsaw, the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for the re-plat of a subdivision in the Chapman Lake area.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Fire Association would like to remind everyone to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and to test the alarms regularly. The association would also like to remind everyone Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6. Clocks need to be moved back one hour.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Motions to continue a jury trial, vacate a hearing and allow a defendant to be absent from a status conference have been filed by counsel for Mark H. Soto and Kevin Bronson, both indicted on numerous charges by a grand jury last year. Special Judge Evan S. Roberts, Elkhart Superior Court 1, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is now accepting applications for the Grace Opportunities for Adult Learners program. The degree completion program is offered residentially or fully online for adults who wish to complete their four-year degree while maintaining family and work responsibilities. The next GOAL cohort will begin Jan. 9, 2017. With convenient scheduling, current technology …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested for dealing meth from his home with three children present in the home at the time of the deal. Shane Dale Cox, 38, 218 Argonne Road, Warsaw, is being charged with count I dealing methamphetamine, a level 4 felony, and count II possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 …read more.

  WARSAW — At 11:40 a.m. Warsaw Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at Moran Transportation Corporation, 2744 W Old Road 30, Warsaw. The initial dispatch call stated the fire began on a loading dock. A full assist was called for Winona Lake Fire. North Webster Fire, Atwood Fire, Plain Township Fire, Mentone Fire and Pierceton …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — One of the most important programs offered by Kosciusko Community Senior Services is its transportation program. With a population of over 13,000 seniors living in Kosciusko County, KCSS averages nearly 12,000 rides per year, transporting clients to doctor visits, the pharmacy, grocery shopping, and to the Senior Activity Center just to name …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A couple with connections to Winona Lake are getting some much needed help from a unique culinary event happening this week. Derek, son of Joy and Jay Lavender, and Leanne Lavender’s, a graduate of Grace College, lives were interrupted when Derek was involved in a motorcycle accident on June 15. Derek suffered …read more.

AKRON — An idea spurred by a Pinterest post has resulted in hundreds of pairs of socks being collected at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School for kids in need. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students spent part of October collecting new and gently used socks to distribute to other students throughout the district. Guidance counselor Susanne …read more.

The road home has been long and winding, but for the new director of marketing, public relations, and grant writing for Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, the change in scenery and lifestyle couldn’t be more ideal.

WARSAW — Shortly before 9 a.m., Edgewood Middle School employees got a scare when a deer jumped into and shattered a window near the main entrance. The window next to entrance two, was completely shattered, but the deer did not make it inside. It was initially thought the deer was badly injured and Warsaw Police …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — A Columbia City man was arrested after trying to deal meth at a local gas station. Tyce James Johnson, 19, 3437 W. Lincolnway, Columbia City, was arrested for conspiring to deal methamphetamine between 5 and 10 grams, a level 3 felony. On Oct. 26, officers with the Warsaw Police Department received knowledge …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Michael Ragan, Republican chair and David Kolbe, Democratic chair issued a joint statement about voting in the county earlier this week. The statement is as follows: This election represents an historic one where citizens will, in voting, have the opportunity to select leaders with clearly distinct beliefs in the way forward for …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that Joe Kessie, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of Commercial Banking, was recently elected chairman of the American Bankers Association’s Agricultural and Rural Bankers Committee, which works to advance American agriculture and the economic growth of rural America. “The banking community plays a vital role …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Leaders at Parkview Health gathered today to announce the accreditation of the Parkview Samaritan air transport and mobile intensive care units (MICU) by The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). CAMTS is a peer review organization dedicated to improving patient care and transport safety through the development of standards, education …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw High School Student was chosen to be one of the eight 2017 Riley Champions. On Sept. 2, Teachers, facility and family visited Mason Metzger while he was in one of his classes to announce that he had become a Riley Champion. Metzger was excited to hear the news and stated this opportunity is, …read more.

INDIANA — Is fall your favorite season and hunting your favorite sport? Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry would like to remind all hunters and landowners about its deer donation program. Approximately, 1 out of every 4 households within Indiana (that have children) report an inability to be able to afford enough food to feed their family …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw star senior kicker Andrew Mevis has been selected to take part in the Under Armour All-American Bowl.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested for stealing metal panels worth $1605.80 from Menards after he requested a refund but still received the product. Bradley Alan Sroufe, 32, 721 West Jefferson St., Warsaw, was arrested for theft, a level 6 felony. On Aug. 23 officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a theft call …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks Department is hosting a community indoor garage sale at the Syracuse Community Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. The center is located at 1043 N. Long Drive.

WARSAW — Transportation Manager Robert Cunningham reminded the public that KABS will be offering free transportation to election polls, Tuesday, Nov. 8. A single bus will be allocated to the service. To schedule a ride contact KABS at (574) 267-4990. Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine asked the commissioners for $6,240 to have BlueStream, a CenturyLink partner, inspect the …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Police detained three Milford teenagers for the rash of vandalism around town, primarily spray painting graffiti on public and private property.

WARSAW — If you need help comparing plans or filling-out an application on the Health Insurance Marketplace, Lutheran Health Network KCH is once again offering free assistance during Open Enrollment, Nov. 1  through Jan. 31, 2017. Appointments may be made with the hospital’s certified assisters by calling (574) 372-7818, or can be booked online. The Affordable …read more.

WARSAW — Lifelong Warsaw resident Gary VanKirk was named November Veteran of the Month Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. VanKirk joined the Navy in 1964 in the midst of the Vietnam War. He started his training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Illinois before going to submarine school in New …read more.

By Joyce Arleen Corson Master Gardener You know we’ve turned a corner when at any moment leaves will begin to turn, dogwood to a blur of mauve and cutleaf staghorn sumac to a brilliant red. The neighbors will fill their stoops with straw bales and pumpkins. Many add curb appeal with pots of asters, chrysanthemums …read more.

PIERCETON — A Pierceton woman has been arrested for writing 17 fraud checks from two different bank accounts earlier this year. Niccole Marie Paschall, 34, 604 West Catholic St., Pierceton was arrested for aiding, inducing or causing forgery, a level 6 felony and theft, a class A misdemeanor. On Aug. 15, a detective with the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College will present the play “A Murder is Announced” Friday, Nov. 4 through Saturday, Nov. 12 in the Little Theatre, located in Philathea Hall on the Grace College campus. This murder mystery, based on the book by Agatha Christie, takes place in England. The classic “whodunit” plot unfolds after a local paper …read more.

WARSAW — Final numbers are in from the Feed My Starving Children event that took place over the first week of October at Grace College’s Recreation and Fitness Center. Last year the event saw almost 6,000 volunteers and packed 1,065,312 meals. This year, event organizers set and achieved a goal of packing more than one …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Democratic Party announces that at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3 the Gubernatorial candidate John Gregg bus will make a stop at Kosciusko County Justice Building in Warsaw. With former Speaker of the House Gregg will be Lt. Governor candidate and current State Senator Christina Hale, current Superintendent of Public …read more.

MILFORD — Five people were transported from a two-vehicle accident where alcohol was involved on Saturday night, Oct. 29. Around 8:05 p.m., Milford Fire, Police, Lutheran EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched to an accident at the intersection of North SR 15 and West CR 1350N, Milford. Upon arrival, officers witnessed two vehicles in …read more.

WARSAW — A man from Michigan City was arrested after stealing items from a local CVS. Ray Steven Linder, 24, 2013 Buffalo St., Michigan City, is being charged with count I theft, a class A misdemeanor, and count IA sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Sunday, …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — According to the National Weather Service, a ridge of high pressure will provide dry conditions today, Oct. 31, through Tuesday, which will be perfect for trick-or-treating. Highs today will range from the mid 50s to the lower 60s. The ridge of high pressure will slowly slide east tonight allowing south winds …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Place is hosting a free educational workshop about the VA Aid and Attendance benefit at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.  This event is open to the public and will take place at 425 Chinworth Court, Warsaw. Please call (574) 267-3873 to register. Refreshments will be served. Over 12 million Veterans served in World War …read more.

The following are trick-or-treating times for tonight in Kosciusko County and the surrouonding area: AKRON Trick-or-treating hours from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. The fireman’s costume contest is at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31 at the fire station, 204 W. Rochester St. BOURBON Trick-or-treating hours from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association WARSAW — If you have not yet had an opportunity to visit the Warsaw City Hall Art Exhibitions that are available to the public for free, you really need to think about taking your family each time a new artist and their work is unveiled. The city hall is just …read more.

AKRON — The community is invited to attend a free Veterans Day program at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. The program will feature musical selections by band and choir students, a flag folding ceremony and 21-gun salute by the American Legion Post 49 of Kosciusko County, a guest speaker and a …read more.

WARSAW — A Pierceton woman was arrested for stealing garden supplies from Ace Hardware in North Webster. Betty A. Delacruze, 64, 308 West Catholic St., Pierceton, is being charged with count I theft, a class A misdemeanor, and count IA sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Raymond Grummell Sr. of South Bend was arrested by Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies Thursday, Oct. 27, in connection to a vehicle fire Aug. 2. Grummell has been charged with arson.

WARSAW — Country music star Susie McEntire will be coming to Warsaw  for an inspirational country-themed Christmas concert on Dec. 10. The concert will have free admission and will be held at Lakeview Middle School. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. While the concert is free, guests are asked …read more.

By SHELLEY HECKERT Director KC Recycling Depot WARSAW — The next time you’re in the grocery store, see if you notice anything strange about the fruits and vegetables there. All of the carrots are straight, the cucumbers smooth and the tomatoes round, right? This may seem normal, but to get these perfect fruits and vegetables …read more.

By JONATHON BOYD Indiana Conservation Officer, District 1 MILFORD — Indiana Conservation Officers executed an arrest warrant Sunday evening, Oct. 30, on Christopher Pollock, 37, Milford, for the March 5 killing of a hunting dog. Jason Miller, 40, Nappanee, was hunting with his 8-year-old American Fox Hound on property he had permission on when the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY  — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the State Soil Conservation Board recently awarded $938,651 in Clean Water Indiana (CWI) grants to 34 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) across the state, including Kosciusko County. The purpose of these grants is to seek new ways to protect Indiana’s drinking water, improve water …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  Shortly after 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a call of an off road vehicle collision in the 14000 block of North CR 300W, Wabash County. Timothy Bradford, 57, Silver Lake, was operating the ATV on private property when he collided with a tree. The ATV sustained …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library will commemorate Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, with a free performance by the Tennis Ukes at 10:30 a.m. inside the library. The Tennis Ukes is a group of ladies who play tennis together and also enjoy making music on their ukuleles, hence the name Tennis Ukes. They …read more.

MILFORD — At approximately 8:05 p.m. on Saturday night, Oct. 29, Milford EMS and Milford Fire Department were called out to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of SR 15 and East CR 1350N, Milford. First responders transported four patients with injuries. There were children involved. Traffic is currently backed up on both sides of …read more.

[weaver_youtube 1xddm3bljDI rel=0] WARSAW — Downtown Warsaw held their annual Halloween Spooktakular last night, Oct. 28. The downtown streets were lined with super heroes, monsters and princesses as children trick-or-treated from a variety of Warsaw businesses and organizations. A heavy crowd showed up almost immediately at 5 p.m. and didn’t slow until the costume contest came …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools paves the way in public education in the aspect of preparing leaders in the district and community by encouraging women leaders with professional and personal development. On October 26th, WCS sent nineteen women to the 2016 Indiana Conference for Women held at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. The “Celebrate Success” …read more.

SYRACUSE — The following events will be taking place at the Syracuse Public Library: Discover Geocaching and the Next Indiana The Geocaching International Film Festival  is an excellent way to learn about the recreational scavenger hunt of Geocaching along with meeting people who are enrolled in the activity. The Syracuse Library is officially hosting a …read more.

NAPPANEE — The following events will take place at the Nappanee Public Library: NAPPANEE CENTER CELEBRATES 10 YEARS The Nappanee Center invites the community to join in celebrating 10 years of the Center!. at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, there will be a dessert reception followed by a short program honoring the life and work …read more.

[weaver_youtube xwnSAzmm0E8 rel=0] PIERCETON — At Approximately 8:20 p.m., Pierceton First Responders were called out to a fully engulfed house fire at 4769 East CR 500S, Pierceton. The residence was reportedly vacant at the time of the fire. A full assist from Sydney Fire Department and Winona Lake Fire Department were called for out by dispatch. Claypool …read more.

WARSAW — The evening of Oct. 20 began with a mob of bingo players in a line stretching around the entire Center Lake Pavilion, as they waited in the rain for the doors to open, a phenomenon comparable to Black Friday shopping.  When the doors opened, the party began as folks presented their tickets and …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Lake Wawasee area is rich with history and what better way to discover that history than metal detecting. Todd McCulloch, Syracuse, started eight years ago and his collection of found items are varied. He has located a Civil War belt buckle, a parachute jumper buckle type item, swim buckles, old toy cars, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Calvary Tabernacle of Winona Lake is hosting their annual Loving Our Veterans dinner. The dinner will be held at 4 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the church’s new location, 1300 East Wooster Road, Winona Lake. “This year, we will again, with great pride and pleasure serve our Kosciusko County Area Veterans and one …read more.

[weaver_youtube gpkbg9IVp64 rel=0]   WARSAW — Dan Hampton, county prosecutor, and Monica Foster, counsel for Paul Gingerich, spoke to the press following the close of a sentence modification for Gingerich, who has been in prison since January 2011 for the murder of Phil Danner in April 2010. Hampton and Foster both spent time explaining the …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, Warsaw Fire, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Lutheran EMS responded to a one-vehicle accident at 2300 S. SR 25, Warsaw. The driver exited the roadway and hit a tree. Two individuals were transported by Lutheran EMS for minor injuries. SR 25 is backed up due …read more.

WARSAW — A pair of area twins were finalists in an upcoming episode of America’s Funniest Home Videos. Twins Ava and Finn Sampson are first graders at Lincoln Elementary School. Their video was filmed when the kids were four years old. The kids had their Halloween minion costumes on and their parents turned the camera …read more.

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

WARSAW — Paul H. Gingerich originally had an Oct. 28, 2022 projected release date from the Indiana Department of Corrections. That release date has now been modified to April 28, 2020, by Kosciusko Circuit Court Special Judge James R. Heuer. Gingerich was sentenced in January 2011, at 12 years of age, to 25 years in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — On November 3, 4 and 5 young philanthropists from across four states will come to Kosciusko County for sharing and inspiration.  The young people are members of Youth Pods, youth philanthropy groups sponsored for 23 years by the Dekko Foundation. This is the ninth time that the Dekko Foundation has invited all …read more.

SYRACUSE — When voters go to their polling locations Tuesday, Nov. 8, to vote for Wawasee school board candidates, they will choose from among five candidates seeking the two at-large seats.

WARSAW — The annual Combined Community Services Adopt-A-Family sign up will be held 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. next Wednesday, Nov. 2. The program is for Kosciusko County children 13 years of age or younger who would not be able to have Christmas without the community’s generosity and car. CCS is asking that families who were …read more.

WARSAW — Wagon Wheel Jr., the youth theatre branch of Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, presents its 2016 Halloween show “Zombie Night” at 2 p.m this Saturday and Sunday. Each performance will be preceded by an open house at 12:30 p.m. The open house events will feature games, face painting, prizes and a costume …read more.

WARSAW — It is the time of year when all things spooky and frightening are put in to the spotlight. With Halloween right around the corner, below is a list of notoriously haunted places in Kosciusko County. Old Kosciusko County Jail The former Kosciusko County Jail was operational from 1870 to 1982. When the new Justice Building …read more.

The judge just ruled that Paul Gingerich will continue to serve the rest of his original 30 year sentence. Gingerich will spend the next 300 days in an Adult Level 2 Facility. He will then serve home detention, followed by 10 years on probation. Gingerich, who at the age of 12, was originally sentenced in …read more.

SYRACUSE — Four of the five Wawasee school board candidates for two at-large seats were present at a forum Thursday evening, Oct. 27, in the lecture room at Wawasee Middle School. Candidate Gary Coy was not present.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College will host its annual Conference on Mission Tuesday, Nov. 1, through Friday, Nov. 4. Since 1960, Grace has welcomed missionaries to campus for this special annual event. Guest speakers, seminars and other events will take place throughout the week with a focus on God’s plan for mankind both locally and globally. The …read more.

WARSAW — Racial tensions and baseball are two hot topics in American society currently, making former Brooklyn Dodgers baseball player Carl Erskine a fitting speaker for area fifth graders at Warsaw Community High School on Thursday, Oct. 27. Erskine was born in Anderson and played baseball from 1948-1959. He wrote the book “What I learned …read more.

LEESBURG — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded yesterday at approximately 4:42 p.m. to the locations of house No. 233, EMS T-13 Lane, Leesburg, in regards to a reported accidental shooting at that location. Officers and medics from North Webster/Tippecanoe Township EMS/Fire Department arrived and located Charles P. Murphy, 51, at the residence, suffering from a wound …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley Mental Health Task Force will host an International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 19, in the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Commons area. Tippecanoe Valley will be serving as the host site for Region 2, which includes Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, Pulaski, St. …read more.

WARSAW — Fall leaf pick-up in the Corporate City Limits of Warsaw will begin Monday, Oct. 31. Large piles of leaves raked to the curb or alley by 7 a.m. will be picked up on your regular trash day. Please do not put sticks or other trash in the leaf piles.  Small piles will need to be …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — At approximately 4:40 p.m. North Webster EMS and Fire were dispatched to an accidental shooting on Lake Tippecanoe. No other information is known at this time.

AKRON — 125 kids at Tippecanoe Valley High School gathered to release balloons to raise awareness for bullying on Thursday, Oct. 27. The balloon release at Tippecanoe Valley is part of a Kosciusko Cares iCare Youth Coalition initiative to raise awareness about Anti-bullying though balloon releases at area schools. Warsaw Community High School and Wawasee …read more.

CLAYPOOL — An August house explosion in southwestern Kosciusko County that killed one individual has been determined to be accidental. Numerous emergency personnel responded to the location of 4678 South, CR 450W, Claypool, on Aug. 25, in regards to a house that had exploded.  Officials arrived and discovered the residence to have been obliterated, with massive destruction.  …read more.

WARSAW  — Now that leaf season is here, the cemetery staff asks that summer decorations be removed as soon as possible.  Removal of all loose items on foundations and monument bases must be removed.  This greatly helps the staff clear the grounds of nuts, leaves and branches with the appropriate tools.  Flowers that are attached to the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Leslie Cook is an advocate for the deceased. Standing alone, it may sound odd but when put in context with her job as a coroner it is much more understandable.

[weaver_youtube yN2lUSVjzgQ rel=0]   WARSAW — Around 100 Warsaw Community High School students gathered on the football field today, Oct. 27 for an anti-bullying balloon release. The release was hosted by the Kosciusko Cares iCare Youth Coalition. Similar releases are happening at Tippecanoe Valley High School and Wawasee High School. “The Kosciusko Cares iCare Youth …read more.

MENTONE — Members of the American Legion Post 36 in Fulton County recently taught Mentone Elementary fourth graders a lesson in American flag history and proper care. On Wednesday, Monica Clennon, Harry Migonis, and Jon Lybarger presented two videos to students, and then demonstrated to them the correct way to fold an American flag. The lesson was …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department at Walgreens in Plymouth took part in ridding of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The event took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, as a part of the Drug Enforcement Administration Drug Take Back Program.

SYRACUSE — A Wawasee High School senior appeared in court today, Thursday, Oct. 27 for sentencing on two charges. Austin P. Davidson, 18, 8181 E. Constitution Drive, Syracuse, was charged with burglary, a level 4 felony, for an incident that occurred in October 2015 and possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony. Court documents …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Sears Hometown Store, located at 2816 Frontage Road, Warsaw. Evolving to meet changing consumer needs and to embrace its nationwide branding as “America’s Appliance Experts,” Sears Hometown Store in Warsaw refreshes appliance retail strategy. The store refresh includes a new product assortment, redesigned merchandising, …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A Warsaw resident was arrested early this morning for reckless driving in Marshall County. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Vanessa Catalan-Barosa, 19, Warsaw, had been driving at speeds over 110 mph at approximately 1:48 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. An officer pulled her over on US 30 near Fir Road., Bourbon. The …read more.

PIERCETON — On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the two adults that have been missing for 2 1/2 years from Indiana were located alive in Jackson County North Carolina. Amanda Owens, 29, Warsaw, and Jeramiah Eckert, 36, Pierceton, have been missing since April 2014. Owens was reported missing by her parents on June 6, 2014, to the Warsaw Police Department, and …read more.