WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community Senior Services board of directors and staff will be hosting a special fundraising event at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 28.  The event will be held at the senior center located at 800 N. Park Avenue.  Community and business leaders from throughout Kosciusko County will be in attendance. David Neff, executive …read more.

WARSAW — The project addressing areas of excess fallen trees in the Tippecanoe River was completed this fall, reducing flooding and increasing recreation opportunities. More than 280 logjams were removed from the 30-mile stretch of river from Oswego Lake to SR 19 as a strategy to allow for water to flow more freely and provide easier canoe …read more.

HANDS ON LEARNING — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation volunteer, Carolyn Baker, right, helps Natalie Miller and Ella Stewart, second-grade students at Syracuse Elementary School, make pine cone bird feeders Wednesday, Oct. 19. It was one of several stations students were able to experience on a field trip to WACF in Syracuse.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — On Friday, Nov. 11, CASA of Kosciusko County will be hosting the 15th annual Holiday Festival fundraiser. The event will be from 6 to 10 p.m. and will be held at Image Air Charters hangar located at 2815 Foreman Drive. Warsaw, at the Warsaw Airport. The event will consist of guests from our corporate …read more.

SYRACUSE — A total of five candidates are seeking two at-large seats in the Nov. 8 election for the school board of the Wawasee Community School Corp.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Randy Royster, Chair of the Community Foundations National Standards Board. “This …read more.

The following is a list of trick-or-treat times and Halloween events that Ink Free News has gathered from the community. 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 …read more.

UPDATE: William F. Lambert, 58, EMS D22D Lane, Syracuse, was not injured in a one-vehicle accident. The accident occurred at 4:13 p.m. at Interra Credit Union, Syracuse. Syracuse Police report Lambert was parking his truck in the bank’s parking lot when his foot slipped off the brake pedal and fell onto the gas pedal. The …read more.

WARSAW – Brian Lockhart was recently named the new strength and conditioning coach for Warsaw Community Schools.

WARSAW — “Today’s sentencing was very appropriate for the actions on Feb. 19, 2015,” stated Dan Hampton, Kosciusko County Prosecutor. Hampton held a brief press conference following the sentencing of Brandon Thomas Woody and Kyle David DeHart in the murders of Tara Lynn Thornburg and Josh Randall Knisley. “Their actions were heinous,” he referenced Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — “No matter what anybody says I did not commit this crime,” stated Brandon Thomas Woody when given an opportunity to make a statement this morning in Kosciusko Circuit Court. This statement brought sounds of disbelief and sarcastic laughs from those in the packed courtroom. Woody, 24, was sentenced by Judge Michael Reed to …read more.

WARSAW — The remainder of 24-year-old Kyle David DeHart’s life will be spent behind bars unless he wins an appeals case with Indiana Court of Appeals. DeHart was sentenced this morning by Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed to 55 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections for the murder of Joshua Randall Knisley. He …read more.

WARSAW — Individual tickets to the 2017 Summer Season are now available. Visit the website here, call the box office at (574) 267-8041, or visit us in person to reserve tickets today. Remember that season tickets are still available over the phone and in person at the box office. Don’t miss a single show with the …read more.

WARSAW — A local bus service is providing Kosciusko County residents with free transportation to voting booths on Election Day. The Kosciusko County Area Bus Service is providing an additional bus to their regularly scheduled route to provide transportation from individual’s homes in Kosciusko County to resident’s designated voting booths from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 …read more.

WARSAW — The long awaited Syracuse murder sentencings are in. Kyle DeHart will serve a total of 110 years. DeHart was sentenced 55 years per murder, to be served consecutively, one after another. He was also sentenced to serve one year for obstruction of justice, which will be served concurrently. Brandon Woody will serve a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko Cares iCare Youth Coalition announces three balloon releases this week and next week to raise awareness around bullying and to promote the idea that local teens support diversity awareness and anti-bullying prevention. The events are open to the student body as long as they have teacher permission to attend the …read more.

WARSAW — Earlier this year, Kosciusko County Head Start/Early Head Start applied for and received a four year grant to be a part of a joint project of UCLA Anderson and Johnson & Johnson Health Care Institute. Kosciusko HS/EHS was one of just 30 programs nationwide chosen to participate in the initiative. The Healthcare Institute …read more.

  WARSAW — A special night of girl talk is planned for upper elementary and middle school girls and moms/guardians from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Center Lake Pavilion. The evening will include snacks and warm holiday refreshments, including chai, hot cocoa and herbal teas. Dr. Tonya Duguid cares about girls’ health and …read more.

WARSAW — A Leesburg man has been arrested for making meth in his barn. Michael Chad Engle, 42, 8118 East CR 500N, Leesburg, is being charged with count I dealing methamphetamine, a level 5 felony; count II possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and count III possession of two or more chemical reagents or …read more.

WINONA LAKE  — Doors will open for the Winona Lake Community Appreciation Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m.  The event will be held at Westminster Hall, Grace College Campus, 105 Ninth Street.  It is an evening designed for attendees to share the history of Winona, and acquaint people …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced an exclusive agreement with Nextremity Solutions, Inc. to globally distribute the company’s foot and ankle deformity correction products. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We’re excited to expand the clinical capabilities of our foot and ankle portfolio with Nextremity Solutions’ …read more.

WINONA LAKE  — Susan M. Gibbons, a professional artist from Denver, Colo., will present her work at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, during the opening of her exhibit, “The Adam Series,” in the Art Gallery of Mount Memorial Hall, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake. From 6:30-7 p.m., Gibbons will present at artist talk. A reception will …read more.

BOURBON — The Helping Hands, an anti-bullying and peer mentoring program at Triton Jr./Sr. High School took 17 new recruited students along with six veteran students that were experienced peer leaders to a camp at Koinonia Environmental Center in Pierceton, IN for a two and one-half day training camp. The camp taught the students how to be …read more.

AKRON — Students in the Political and Economic Studies class at Tippecanoe Valley High School will hold a public forum Thursday, Oct. 27, to give the community a chance to learn more about the candidates running for school board. June Yazel, an English teacher at Tippecanoe Valley High School, along with Jeff Shriver, social studies department chair, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A Claypool man was arrested for two different incidents, dealing meth and shattering a vehicle window in rage. Jeremy Wayne Hughes, 35, 1396 W. CR 800S, Claypool, was booked for dealing methamphetamine, a level 4 felony possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and criminal mischief, a class B misdemeanor. On Aug., 23, …read more.

Paul H. Gingerich WARSAW — Paul Gingerich, now 18, may find out Friday morning if he will continue his sentence on probation or remain in jail. A continuation of a hearing on alternative sentencing options will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Special Judge James Heuer of Whitley County Circuit Court …read more.

WARSAW — The sentencing of Kyle David DeHart,, 24, and Brandon Thomas Woody 24, both of Syracuse, will take place in Kosciusko Circuit Court Wednesday morning. DeHart is scheduled for sentencing at 10 a.m. and sentencing for Woody is set for 11 a.m. DeHart faces a fixed term of between 45 and 65 years on …read more.

WARSAW —The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® (KBOR) held their Annual New Member Orientation on Sept. 22. To date in 2016, KBOR has welcomed nineteen new real estate licensees to their membership. New REALTOR® members pledge to protect the individual right of real estate ownership and to serve Kosciusko County well by observing the National Association of …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises nearly $30,000 to donate to youth oriented activities. Join the Club as a guest on any Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for the breakfast meeting at the Shrine …read more.

WARSAW — A hearing on pending motions to dismiss, filed by two defendants, in a lawsuit filed by Atta Belle Helman and Larry Dwayne Helman has been set for 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. The hearing will be held in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Counsel for both The Papers Inc. and Stacey Staley have filed motions …read more.

AKRON — Cassie Jensen was hired in early July as Tippecanoe Valley’s Director of Marketing, Public Relations, and Grant Writing.  Cassie served Tippecanoe Valley well in this capacity, however, personal issues caused her to resign, effective Oct. 21. Tippecanoe Valley is please to announce that Aaron Leedy started today, Oct. 25, as the new Director of Marketing, …read more.

ETNA GREEN — A driver was transported to the hospital after falling asleep and losing control of her vehicle. Shelby Baker, 20, South CR 900W, Mentone was traveling westbound in her vehicle on Crystal Lake Road, in the area of CR 650W around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24. Baker swerved, lost control of her vehicle …read more.

WARSAW — There will be a gathering of Cubs fans tonight, Oct, 25, before game one of the World Series at Chicago Dog House, 1527 N. Detroit St., Warsaw from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Come out and have a Chicago hot dog with some other die hards as we celebrate the National League Champion Chicago Cubs!

WARSAW — Chad McKinley came before the Zoning Appeals Board Monday, Oct. 24, to request a variance from development standards. McKinley is a graphic designer with Paint the Town Graphics out of Fort Wayne presenting on the behalf of Century Link. Century Link would like to install a permanent 10 foot by 20 foot frame …read more.

WARSAW – Earn cash for your candy and support a soldier. This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their candy to the team at Dental Health PC and receive cash back for their candy.  Dr. Steve Hollar, Dr. Andrea Hutton, and Dr. Matt Carmien have joined Operation Halloween Candy Buy Back to help support troops overseas. At Dental …read more.

STEUBEN COUNTY — A Syracuse man is behind bars after a witness stopped the suspect on a stolen motorcycle. Around 7:30 p.m. Saturday night, deputies from the Steuben County Sheriff’s office were called to 8290 W. CR 350N for a report of burglary, a statement said. Officers were told that a 2006 Kawasaki motorcycle had …read more.

WARSAW —Frank Caliendo is coming to Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts for two performances on Jan. 14, 2017. After completing an impressive 10-year run on the “FOX NFL Sunday Pregame” show, Frank recently found a new home over at ESPN, where he joined the cast of the “Sunday NFL Countdown.” Realizing that ESPN has …read more.

MILFORD — CTB, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., has announced that Kristin Mason and Kellen Zollinger have been named Directors of Financial Planning and Operational Analysis, according to Randy Eveler, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for CTB. In their new roles, Mason and Zollinger will report directly to Victor A. Mancinelli, CTB’s …read more.

WARSAW — John Barrett is a member of the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD), LLC, an organization that awards the nation’s best private Driving Under the Influence (DUI) attorneys. NAFDD identifies the top criminal defense attorneys in each state based upon their experience, reputation, and achievements, among other factors. Those who are selected spend …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 3:32 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Mentone EMS and Atwood Fire responded to a single-vehicle accident at 5920 Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. The vehicle exited the roadway and hit a tree. The driver of the vehicle had to be extracted from the vehicle and was transported.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Community Foundation has awarded Kosciusko Area Bus Service a grant in the amount of $10,000 to help pay for a new bus hitting the road this week. According to KABS General Manager Robert Cunningham, keeping the fleet of eight buses and vans updated is an ongoing challenge. The grant has made …read more.

Pierceton — Officers responded to an accident between a Whitko Community School Corporation bus and a vehicle at approximately 2:18 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24. According to a Pierceton police officer, the bus was stopped in the middle of SR 13 waiting for traffic to clear so the bus driver could make a left hand turn …read more.

WARSAW — Studies to investigate potential solutions to “grade separation” between city streets and railroad crossings and a flooding problem on East Market Street, were approved by members of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety. The two areas were among agenda items at Monday morning’s meeting, Oct. 24.

WARSAW —  A Warsaw couple has been arrested after engaging in a battery in front of a minor. Maranda Gwen Evett, 27, 1822 Reider St., Warsaw, is being charged with count I domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony and count II domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor. Samantha Deanne …read more.

WINONA LAKE — 2nd Mile Adventures, an adventure ministry and discipleship organization established in 2001, has announced the selection of Nate Gernert as its new director.  Nate succeeds the prior director, Tim Devlin, who returned to teaching this August for Warsaw High School. Gernert was chosen after a regional search and selection process. “We are very …read more.

WARSAW — A vital part of the Warsaw Community Schools strategic planning process has been the development of a long-term facility plan. This planning ensures proper maintenance, safety and fiscal responsibility of our local educational facilities. This planning benefits our students through proper educational and learning environments, our community patrons with public facilities that increase …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau has moved into its first office at 1016 East Center St., Warsaw. Community members are welcome to join the organization for an open house to tour the new offices. A ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m. with the open house and lunch to follow from 11:30 …read more.

WARSAW — On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Kosciusko County Courthouse lawn will be full of the county’s equality supporters as the Pro Equality Hooser Rally II takes place. The rally starts at noon and will continue until 4 p.m. There will be entertainment and informational opportunities available for everyone. “Warsaw is home to the orthopedic capital …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Property taxes for Kosciusko County will be due Thursday, Nov. 10, for 2015 payable 2016 tax payments.  Tax bills are mailed one time each year in the spring and include both the  spring and fall installment coupons.  Taxes may be paid on the main floor of the Courthouse in the Treasurer’s Office located at …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police responded to a local boarding house at 223 W. Jefferson Street, near downtown Warsaw, for a fight in progress and a subject bleeding badly just before 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, Oct. 23. Police arrived and found 30 year old, Mitchell Robinson, of Warsaw, in room #5, unresponsive with severe lacerations …read more.

By Mary Ann Lienhart Cross Extension Educator Purdue Extension GOSHEN — Cooking and eating are no different than anything else, they tend to follow trends. A popular trend that has stayed around is foods with real flavor. Some people would describe it as spicy food, and sometimes it is, but not always. To me, foods …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS honored twenty-seven REALTOR members at their Fourth Quarter General Business Meeting on Oct. 19. Kim Clark, 2016 KBOR President, shared with the attendees that KBOR values each recipient’s’ ongoing dedication and contributions to both KBOR and the REALTOR industry. These members have served Kosciusko County from a …read more.

By Andrea Neal Two of the 20th century’s most popular song writers hailed from Indiana, both so distinctive that the mention of their names brings to mind such familiar melodies as “Night and Day,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “Georgia on My Mind” and “Stardust.” Cole Porter and Hoagy Carmichael grew up on different sides of the track …read more.

NAPPANEE — The following events will occur at the Nappanee Public Library: Knitting Group  Join with other knitters in our regular knitting group from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Participants will work together on projects, learn new skills and get help with questions. Group members must bring their own supplies. No registration is necessary. GENEALOGY …read more.

COLDWATER — Already facing felony charges in Indiana, Cory Thomas, 40, was brought to the Branch County Jail to face charges here, after he ran from Michigan State Police on I-69 on Sept. 24. Thomas, who listed addresses in Minnesota and Warsaw, Indiana, was weaving all over southbound I-69 just after 11 p.m. when MSP …read more.

WARSAW — The following will take place in November at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Computer Clinic: Answers to technology-related questions are available 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, and 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. Drop-In Zone is open 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, with video and board games, snacks and a movie for …read more.

[weaver_youtube daO_XfWNyOU rel=0]     WARSAW — It was a special evening Friday, Oct. 21, at the Kosciusko County Republican Hall of Fame Banquet. Not only were two individuals named the 2016 Woman and Man of the Year, but a special recognition was given to former State Senator V. Richard (Dick) Miller, who passed away …read more.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services (CCS) hosted their annual Winter Warmth Sleep Out last night, Oct 21. Driving past the Kosciusko County Courthouse square Friday evening, tents could be seen spread throughout the lawn. The Winter Warmth Sleep Out congregated around 20 people who slept out overnight on the lawn. Participants not only raised awareness but helped …read more.

Family Fun Cookout October 24 Magic Don’s “Celebrate Indiana” show will be presented at Milford Public Library 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24. He will share his unique perspective about his home state (he’s visited all 92 counties) with Milford’s community. This is free to anyone in the public!   His “Puzzle Me” magic trick highlights Indiana’s history …read more.

In September, 22 Lions representing 8 Lions Clubs in District 25-G (northern Indiana) traveled to San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico and worked with the Lions Club there providing eyeglasses to 3,863 adults and children. Dr. Rod Kaufman, from Syracuse, was one of the local volunteers.  “We kept very busy.  It was a joy seeing the smiles …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A Claypool man is being charged after selling heroin in Sidney. Terry Dean Prater, 42, 9464 S. SR 13, Claypool, is being charged with count one dealing in a narcotic more than one gram, a level 4 felony, and count two possession of a narcotic, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable …read more.

WARSAW — The Community Career Center at at 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw, is hosting the following events in November. Creating an Excel Spreadsheet Workshop: 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 . 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. The Career Center will be hosting a three series workshop centered on creating a Microsoft Excel …read more.

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

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man spanked and kicked a woman, threatened to shoot himself and resisted law enforcement after an argument. Michael Lynn Losher III, 35, 607 W. Brooklyn St., Syracuse, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; intimidation, a …read more.

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home has been honored by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) with the 2016 Pursuit of Excellence Award.  Award recipients raise the bar on funeral service excellence by adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards and providing unsurpassed service to families and communities. NFDA is the world’s leading and largest …read more.

WARSAW — The following individuals are running uncontested races for seats on the Warsaw Board of School Trustees. District 4 Randy Polston Polston is running for a second term on the Warsaw Board of School Trustees. Polston has served the children in Warsaw Community Schools for thirty four years with Warsaw Schools. He taught fourth and fifth grade …read more.

WARSAW – At approximately 12:05 p.m. Warsaw First Responders and Lutheran EMS responded to a two vehicle accident at East Center Street and Park Avenue, Warsaw. Both cars sustained front end damage. At this time it is uncertain what caused the accident. One driver was checked by EMS but no one was transported from the scene.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Junior Achievement of Kosciusko County is holding their annual Achieve-A-Bowl fundraising event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, at The Bowling Alley located at 1535 N. Detroit Street, Warsaw.  This year’s theme will be great fun and will focus on our Superhero’s in the community. There will be a trophy presented …read more.

SYRACUSE — CSX Railroad will be closing down Warner Road, East Shore Drive and Front Street in Syracuse the week of Oct. 24-28 for routine track work weather permitting.

The following is a list of Halloween and fall themed activities taking place during the month of October. This is a growing list and new activities can be emailed to [email protected] to be included in the list. Town trick-or-treat times can be found here.   Clunette On Wednesday, Oct. 26,Clunette United Methodist Church and the …read more.

Chelsea Marie Maule SYRACUSE — Chelsea Marie Maule, 26, Syracuse, has been reported found and safe. Maule was reported as a missing person on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Her family used social media and releases from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department to get the word out. A Facebook post has confirmed that Maule is safe and …read more.

NAPPANEE — It’s a true story. It’s one that will tug at your heartstrings.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals approved two cases Thursday, Oct. 20. Both of the items of business on the agenda were continued cases from August. Ernest and Christine Wingard’s petition for an exception was approved. They want to allow the construction of an oversized accessory building that is 1,226 square feet, where the …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation, Miller’s Senior Living Community, Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, Kosciusko Cares, the Bowen Center, Warsaw Party & Rental, and the Esther Pfleiderer Trust are partnering to bring the community Spooktakular back this year to downtown Warsaw on October 28. Spooktakular is the annual Halloween costume contest and trick-or-treating opportunity held …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College will host its annual Fun Fest event from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in the Gordon Recreation Center, 100 Publishers Dr., Winona Lake. The Halloween alternative is free and open to the public. It offers inflatables, face painting, games, food, candy and more. This year, Fun Fest will be themed …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — At approximately 8:04 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, North Webster Fire was dispatched to a mobile home fire at 8299 East CR 400N, North Webster. A few minutes later, a full-assist was dispatched to the home. It is unclear whether anyone was in the home when the fire occurred.    

PIERCETON — A Pierceton man is being charged for dealing a methamphetamine look-alike. Billy Jack Fairchild, 31, 3020 East Wooster Road, Pierceton, is being charged with count one dealing in a look-alike substance, a level 5 felony, and count two dealing in a substance represented to be a controlled substance, a level 6 felony. According to …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of School Trustees announce the approval of an increase in pay for administrators and classified (support) staff. While enrollment and state funding have stayed relatively flat for Warsaw Community Schools, all parties involved have actively and efficiently limited spending, thus creating the fiscal environment supporting this increase. Indiana state code …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College School of Business and the Gordon Institute for Enterprise Development will partner to present the fifth annual Executive Forum, “Engaging Employees into the Company Culture,” from 8 to 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Rd., Winona Lake. Doors open at 8 a.m. for …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — Nineteen year old Marcus Wolfe has been missing for nearly three months after he did not return home on July 25. “This was completely uncharacteristic,” said Marcus’s mother Tammy Wolfe of his disappearance. “He would tell me everything. He wouldn’t go anywhere without saying anything.” Marcus had attended The Bear’s Birthday Bash …read more.

KOSCIUSKO – Cardinal Services, Inc. was recently presented with a grant in the amount of $10,840 from the William and Helen Dye Endowment Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, in support of their new art program, Red Bird Studio. The studio serves the organization’s 114 adult day services clients and is …read more.

WARSAW — A Tennessee man was sentenced today to five years at the Indiana Department of Corrections and four years of probation after targeting five different Warsaw girls online. According to an affidavit of probable cause, on March 10, 2015, a Warsaw police officer spoke with a staff member from the Warsaw Community Schools corporation concerning …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The increase of injection drug use and the sharing of needles in northeast Indiana in the past several years has been staggering. One of the consequences has been a significant jump in the number of individuals contracting HCV, more commonly known as Hepatitis C. Positive Resource Connection, which has been offering free …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Historical Society celebrated its 51st annual banquet by “Piecing the Past Together” and looking at the puzzle pieces of history that have made Kosciusko. The banquet was held at the Center Lake Pavilion on Wednesday night, Oct. 19. Over 130 guests enjoyed a catered dinner provided by Classic Catering, Pierceton, while …read more.

GOSHEN — Looking to start the holiday shopping season early? Community Church of Waterford, 65154 CR 21, Goshen, will be hosting a Holiday Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. The bazaar will be featuring vendors with a selection of unique crafts, hand-made gifts and one-of-a-kind items. Breakfast and …read more.

WARSAW — A fifth grade class at an area school is taking part in fall activities while bringing joy to people in the community. Brittany Tadesse’s fifth grade class at Warsaw Christian School, comprised of 14 students, painted a total of 30 pumpkins for residents at Mason’s Health and Rehabilitation Rehab center on Oct. 19. While …read more.

Pictured is Courtney Sainer and Marj Mullins (Photo by Elisa Walker) WARSAW — With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is important to take a step back to remember those who aren’t as fortunate. Homelessness knows no season and the process of giving shouldn’t be either. Occasionally purging a closet of clothes, volunteering some time or …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw campus at Ivy Tech Community College received a big boost. At the Inaugural Chancellor’s Scholarship Breakfast, it was announced the college’s Orthopedic & Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (OAMTC) received a $17,000 grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation on Tuesday. The first-time event recognized scholarship donors and recipients from the North …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is attempting to locate Chelsea Marie Maule, 26, of Syracuse. Chelsea was purportedly last seen Monday, Oct. 17 and has been reported missing to sheriff’s detectives this morning.  She was last seen driving a black, Ford Explorer with a small yellow sticker on the passenger side, rear window. Family …read more.

Shelly Krueger, Mentone, was recently named the new circulation manager at the Syracuse Public Library this summer. However, her new position does not even begin to scratch the surface of her various roles and community involvement.

SYRACUSE  — A Syracuse man was arrested for theft and forgery after stealing an insurance payment and forging a check from his former fiance. Trinton Jared Tuttle, 32, 8811 North CR 620E, Syracuse, was booked for two counts of forgery, level 6 felonies and two counts of theft, also level 6 felonies. On Aug. 30, …read more.

It’s that time again, with state senate elections taking place Nov. 8.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A status conference will be held at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in Kosciusko Circuit Court to set a hearing on The Papers Inc. motion to dismiss the complaint against the company in a suit brought by Atta Bell Helman and Larry Dwayne Helman. Stacey Staley has also filed a joinder in …read more.

WARSAW — Politicians aren’t the only ones slinging mud these days.  Last Friday, Oct. 14, Warsaw Army JROTC Cadets travelled to Matter Park in Marion.  Once there, they met with Cadets from Marion HS Army JROTC program.  The event “Field Day” brought all of these Cadets together for a competitive day that exhibited physical ability …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Discussion became heated during the Winona Lake Town Council meeting when a Winona Lake resident made her feelings known about recent changes in parking on a street in Winona. During the summer, the Winona Lake Town Council voted to make Court Street a one way street going south, versus its prior status as …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The NRA Foundation has awarded Kosciusko County 4-H Shooting Sports a grant totaling $3,509.97 to fund firearms, ammunition and clay targets for youth education. “We are very excited about the Kosciusko County 4-H Shooting Sports Program” said Rhonda Helser, member of the local Friends of the NRA Committee “and pleased that the …read more.

WARSAW — During a public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18, the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department gave an insight into what Warsaw’s parks will look like in the next five years. A detailed improvement plan was submitted that was separated by years and the proposed improvements for each year. These are the main projects and …read more.

SYRACUSE — Town Manager Henry DeJulia said during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, sidewalk work is wrapping up for the season. Almost 1,100 linear feet of sidewalk has been installed. Work continues on the town’s comprehensive plan. Work is being completed around town hall, the council approved a change order for …read more.

SYRACUSE  — What could have turned into a heated and lengthy debate about approving the Turkey Creek Fire Territory’s equipment budget was quickly squelched during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 18. Fire Chief Mickey Scott provided an updated equipment budget, complete with estimates for a number of projects. Scott told …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Literacy Services is honored to receive the support of the local Johnson and Johnson Quality Systems and Services team.  The Quality community within the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies includes thousands of professionals from around the world who ensure that the design, production and delivery of the right product with the …read more.