CLAYPOOL — At approximately 1:23 p.m. this afternoon, Sept. 16, an accident occurred on South Beaver Dam Road in Claypool. A truck with a flatbed jackknifed causing the truck to roll over. One passenger walked away with minor injuries while another had unknown injuries. Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department,  Burket Fire Department, Parkview and Mentone EMS. …read more.

WARSAW — Kids asked and the Warsaw Community Public Library responded: it is expanding its programs for elementary school-age children. The monthly LEGO programs have returned for the school year, and so has Maker Club—the pop-up makerspace for tinkering, building, and creating. New for the fall: monthly Tuesday after-school activities that support the learning and creativity …read more.

WARSAW — The Tigers stormed Market Street Friday evening in their annual homecoming parade. The parade kicked off at 5 p.m. and featured over 25 floats with special guest Mayor Joe Thallemer and Parade Marshall Officer David Morales. However, this year it wasn’t just the Tigers on the floats. With the theme of Disney, Warsaw …read more.

SYRACUSE — Middle school students interested in learning more about natural resources, how plants and animals work together, food science, food safety and more agriculture related topics can now get a head start. Because an agriculture class is now being taught at a middle school in the Wawasee district, middle school students are allowed to …read more.

Pictured, from left, are Ron Shoemaker, Warsaw councilman; Cindy Kohlmorgen, VP of operations; Samantha Bacon, marketing assistant; Dave Abernathy, Via CU president and CEO; Tracy Speigle, branch manager; Karen Foster, teller; Georgette Miller, VP of lending; Tony Melton, HR manager; Michelle Peterson, marketing manager; Beth Combs, insurance agent; and Rob Parker, chamber president. WARSAW — …read more.

WARSAW — Nextremity Solutions, Inc., a Strategic Commercialization Organization in the musculoskeletal space, located in Warsaw, “The Orthopedic Capital of the World,” announced that it has achieved record setting revenue for the first half of 2017. Nextremity Solutions believes that the successes the Company is seeing are directly tied to its surgeon-driven i3TM Strategic Solutions …read more.

SYRACUSE — The first “Indiana Gets Girl Powered” event will be held from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, in the Wawasee High School cafeteria. Middle and high school girls are invited to network with each other and make contact with women mentors in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. The event …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Art Association has great opportunities available for improving or learning art skills. Teresa Breading will be teaching us how to make Dream Catchers at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 – $15.00 includes all supplies. John Streeter will teach a pastel workshop 9-11 a.m. Oct. 7, for ages 18 and older – $65.00 includes …read more.

PLYMOUTH — A jailer at the Marshall County Jail was injured after being assaulted by an inmate at that facility Wednesday evening, Sept. 13. The jailer was taken to the Plymouth Hospital for treatment and released a short time later. Zachary D. Cowger, 22, Plymouth, is facing charges of battery against a public safety official …read more.

SOUTH BEND — The wrong words typed on a court order has caused Clifford Clevenger’s suit against North Webster Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Wawasee Community School Corp., as well as specified employees of those three entities, to be dismissed in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, South Bend, and refiled locally, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw turned out in force Thursday, Sept. 14, to welcome U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Raymer and his family home at their new 100 percent mortgage-free, custom-built home, located in the Shadow Lakes addition.

WARSAW — The construction bid for Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s Station 3 was awarded to Mosaic Building Solutions, Fort Wayne, during the Board of Works meeting held this morning, Sept. 15. Six bidders, including two local companies, submitted bids for the work. Out of all the bidders, Mosaic Building Solutions provided the lowest base bid of $2,295,000. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is currently in the finishing stages of the building projects at Lincoln Elementary and renovation projects at Washington STEM Academy and Edgewood Middle School. As presented during the September board work session, these projects have come in on time and under budget due to constant oversight and commitment to quality. …read more.

WARSAW — With the seats filled and coffee in hand, the Kosciusko County Council was ready to get down to business Thursday night at the courthouse — and business got messy fast. Prosecuting Attorney Dan Hampton requested a motion to approve the Hub Grant for 2017, seeking the additional money to pay the child support …read more.

MILFORD — Flames devoured the north half of a duplex located at 304 N. James St., Milford, on Friday, Sept. 15. Shortly before 9 a.m., Milford Fire Department was called to the scene, which was at the intersection of James and Smith streets, where they found half of the building on fire. Mutual aid was …read more.

MILFORD — Dylan James Houser, 21, 513 E. Beer Road, Milford, was arrested early this morning, Sept. 15, on a warrant for two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor. Both charges are level 4 felonies. Authorities in North Manchester were notified by an adult that a female, between the ages of 14 and 16, …read more.

LEESBURG — On Aug. 25, Tippy Creek Winery hosted a Balloon Glow with record turnout in attendance.  Magic Meadows was presented with a check for $3,618.44.  Tippy Creek Winery donated $1,000 and the remaining funds came from the community, which paid a $2 admission.  A special thank you to all of the balloon pilots and sponsors …read more.

SYRACUSE — Kabrea Rostochak, Wawasee High School senior, wants to be a civil engineer. Keyanna Clevenger, also a senior at Wawasee, may or may not pursue an interest in interior designing but she is involved in the building trades program. McKenzie Keaffaber, a junior at Fairfield High School, likes hands-on activities and is in the …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Joshua Varab, disaster relief coordinator from World Compassion Network, and Ben Metzger, shop foreman from Metzger Trucking Company, took a truckload of supplies to Houston, Texas this week. The truckload contained 22 pallets of food, personal hygiene supplies and cleaning products. All the products were donated to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. …read more.

WARSAW — Wes Troyer won a third set tiebreaker at one singles, and NorthWood topped host Warsaw, 3-2, in a critical Northern Lakes Conference meet Thursday night.

WARSAW — Norfolk Southern Railroad has announced that the crossing at Anchorage Road (CR 200N) in Warsaw will be closed at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, and will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 21, weather-permitting. This closure is to replace railroad ties and repave that crossing.  Motorists and emergency services should plan accordingly for this road …read more.

WARSAW — Millions of dollars seems like an imaginary number to most people, but when you’re talking about a corporation with 11 schools, it’s just an every day figure when it comes to the budget. Warsaw Community Schools reviewed the 2018 budget Tuesday night, Sept. 12, eyeing a $78 million budget. Chief Financial Officer Brandon …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS Marketing and Outreach, The Watershed Foundation Join The Watershed Foundation on Sept. 27 and be one of 150 plus volunteers to assist in monitoring water quality at 100 sites throughout Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties in one afternoon. Snapshot Day volunteers will become citizen scientists monitoring temperature, dissolved oxygen, and transparency at …read more.

LEESBURG —  Humanity and Hope United’s Howl at the Moon is excited to announce support and attendance from ABC’s “The Bachelor” past contestant.  Ben Higgins who was first a contestant on ABC’s “The Bachelorette” and was later named “The Bachelor” on season 20, is on the board of directors for Humanity and Hope United and …read more.

SYRACUSE — The forestry surrounding the Syracuse Boy Scout Cabin, located along CR 500E, faced some logging and clearing. Around 70 dead and damaged trees were removed within a week despite rain delays. The logging makes the wooded area much safer for Scouts to camp out and walk the trails. The safety aspect of the property …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A Pierceton man has filed a complaint for damages against the North Webster Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Wawasee Community School Corporation, North Webster Elementary School, and specified individuals with the police departments and school. The complaint was filed Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Kosciusko Superior Court. Clifford Clevenger, Pierceton, is seeking …read more.

By David Burden, STEM teacher at Washington STEM Academy WARSAW — First grade teacher, Mr. Bailey, has had an indoor beehive for the past four years at Washington STEM Academy. The introduction of the hive was awarded through the Red Apple Grant with the Warsaw Education Foundation. Mr. Bailey has used the bees as a …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The 2018 town budget and fall clean-up details were the two main topics of discussion during the Silver Lake Town Council meeting held last night, Sept. 13. Erich Walsh, partner of Umbaugh and Associates, was present to review the town’s budget. He has worked with the town for several years now and …read more.

WARSAW — The Take-a-Break Respite Program will offer parents and caregivers of those with special needs, an opportunity for a break.  Children ages 3-13 may be dropped off at the YMCA for fun activities from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 23.   This program is a partnership between the YMCA, Joes’s Kids, Right to Life …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Five people complained of injuries after a three-vehicle accident occurred at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, near SR 15 and West Union Street, Claypool. Rick L. Stephens, 55, Columbus Street, Wabash, was driving a 2012 Chevrolet southbound on SR 15.  A 2007 Chevrolet driven by Dereck W. Eltzroth, 21, West SR 114, North Manchester, …read more.

WARSAW — 2018 could end up a big year for National sports in Warsaw. The board of Convention, Recreation and Visitors commission approved three grants to Grace and the City Lake Skiers in effort to see three national championships in 2018 Wednesday morning at the Kosciusko County Courthouse. Grace College has sealed two of the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Timothy J. Wroblewski, 44, 135 EMS Lane Drive 24, Syracuse, was arrested by Warsaw police Sept. 8. He was charged with theft, a level 6 felony, and a warrant was issued for his arrest March 29.

WARSAW – Catastrophic disasters often impact rural areas and the human cost can be very high. In these times of crisis, small, rural communities are often ill-equipped with facilities to manage large numbers of casualties. When the time comes, communities must be prepared to use available resources in order to properly manage the remains that …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 8:40 a.m. this morning, Sept. 14, an accident occurred at the intersection of Center Street and East Lake Drive in Warsaw. One driver was transported from the scene with injuries. One vehicle’s driver’s side door had to be removed in order to get the injured driver out of the vehicle. Warsaw-Wayne …read more.

WARSAW — In September 2016, Warsaw Community Schools began intensive strategic planning in which students, parents and staff were given surveys. This led the administration to discover student wellness was a hot topic among all three groups that had not even been on their radar.

WINONA LAKE — Blue skies and a crisp late-summer day set the scene as 22 boats filled with eager participants took to the lake for the first Winona Lake Cottage Tour fundraiser benefitting The Watershed Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 9. The tour is one of many events put on by TWF to raise funds and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Antique Outboard Motor Club will hold its fall Antique Outboard Motor Show and swap meet at approximately 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at North Webster Community Park.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Elementary School is having the fifth annual Parent Teachers Organization Walk-A-Thon fundraiser Friday, Sept. 22. All of the money raised by the students is given back to the school via field trips, classroom funds and educational enhancements. Students will walk with their class around the newly paved track and stop …read more.

WARSAW — ISTEP is an educational nightmare to most. Students hate it, teachers hate it, educators hate it and Tuesday night Warsaw School Board discussed just how frustrating the test really was. “It’s hard for me to accept that they are that low — not just here but all the kids in the state,” said …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Just after 4 p.m. today, Sept. 13, a three-vehicle collision occurred on SR 15, near Union Street, in Claypool. Claypool Fire Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Lutheran EMS responded to the scene. Traffic remains backed up on SR 15 as officers clear the area. At least one person was …read more.

SOUTH WHiTLEY — Sept. 11 through Sept. 15, is not only homecoming week for Whitko Community Schools, it is also a celebration designed to launch an ongoing effort to teach students how to make safe, smart, and ethical decisions in the digital world. In other words, how to safely navigate through apps, websites and more …read more.

EASTON, PA — A federal jury in Easton, Pa., has begun hearing allegations in a suit filed by a former medical device salesman against Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw. The former salesman, Dominick Pistone, is suing the Warsaw orthopedic company for $15 million for wrongful and retaliatory termination. Pistone filed a lawsuit June 27, 2016, against his …read more.

CLAYPOOL — At approximately 2 p.m. today, Sept. 13, first responders were dispatched to a house fire at 9611 South CR 100E, Claypool. The homeowner advised she was sleeping when her dog suddenly woke her up making a lot of noise. She discovered half of her house engulfed in flames. She was able to remove …read more.

WARSAW — Airport manager Nick King told the Aviation Commission at their Sept. 12 meeting that the airport had suffered a lightning strike approximately six weeks ago, leaving the airport without power for around 15 hours. The strike was hard enough that it blew out a few power cleaners, as well as the weather automated computer …read more.

WARSAW —  OrthoWorx announced the upcoming Think Ortho Tour, a program for eighth-grade students of area schools and their parents/guardians that encourages students to pursue technical careers in the growing orthopedic industry. The event will be held on Oct. 5 and will include tours of Ivy Tech’s Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, the Warsaw …read more.

UPDATE — At approximately 12:13 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, an accident occurred at South SR 15, south of West CR 700S, Warsaw.  Trevor M. Simpson, 19, West CR 1300N, Silver Lake, advised he was pulling out southbound on SR 15 from Louis Dreyfus, he pulled out and collided with a vehicle driven by Sandra M. Williams, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Twelve Wawasee High School students who study Spanish were able to practice what they have learned during a trip to Costa Rica this summer. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Sept. 12, in Syracuse, the board heard a report about the nine-day trip from Rikki McCann, Spanish …read more.

WARSAW — Kaleigh Stoddard of SYM Financial Advisors recently earned the Certified Financial Planner designation and SYM Financial Advisors welcomed Sydney Cale to the team. Kaleigh Stoddard CFP®, Financial Paraplanner with SYM Financial Advisors, has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards to use the Certified Financial Planner™ and CFP® certification marks in …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The first 2018 town budget public hearing was held during Etna Green Town Council’s meeting last night, Sept. 12. The total budget is being advertised for $214,546 with an adopted tax rate of .91 percent. Two funds within the budget, motor vehicle highway and parks and recreation, may need to be further …read more.

WARSAW — The Builder’s Association of Kosciusko Fulton Counties’ annual Homes on Parade runs from Sept. 15-17, and this year it is kicking off Thursday, Sept. 14, with a special dedication at its completed Operation Finally Home building project, located at 2613 E. Ontario Lane, Warsaw — in the Shadow Lakes addition. The home was built 100 percent mortgage-free for U.S. Army SSG Justin Raymer and his family.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department has officially announced the department’s new Public Information Officer, Detective Ryan E. Coble. Coble is a resident of the City of Warsaw and a four year veteran of the Warsaw Police Department. He has held the ranks of Patrol Officer and Corporal before recently being promoted to the rank …read more.

WARSAW — Miller’s Merry Manor, 1630 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw, will be hosting their annual Family Fun Festival from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17. All proceeds of the event will go to The Alzheimer’s Association and Fellowship Missions. In addition to over 20 local art and craft vendors, the afternoon’s activities will include a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board met at its normal time at 7 p.m. Monday. The board spent the time discussing ongoing projects, observing public survey results and approving of the new Lakeside Park restroom design. Parks Superintendent Chad Jonsson reported for tree board eight selected locations for fall tree street planting he will be asking for …read more.

Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 111 W. Orange St., Cromwell, will conclude its yearlong sesquicentennial celebration with a service and luncheon Sunday, Sept. 17. The 9:30 a.m. service will include Holy Communion and a presentation by Bishop William Gafkjen of the Indiana-Kentucky synod. Gafkjen will preside during the ceremony with Forrest VanGundy, the church’s interim pastor. …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School student council and the American Red Cross will host a community blood drive from 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, in the high school gymnasium. The blood drive is open to anyone who meets the donor requirements outlined by the American Red Cross. Anyone interested in …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — An email will be going out in the next week about officer and board member nominations for 2018 for the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce. The organization learned this from Jen Ducey, Tippecanoe Township, nomination chairman, at its regular monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 11, at the Tippecanoe Township Building. Anyone who …read more.

WARSAW — At 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, Warsaw Community High School will host its annual Homecoming Parade. The parade will consist of the WCHS official homecoming court and floats featuring the high school’s diverse range of clubs and sports. The theme of the event, Disney, promises to be entertaining for children and adults alike. …read more.

MENTION — It’s not a dinosaur, but it should be a pretty good security system anyway. Tippecanoe Valley School board approved the increase use of security, introducing the Raptor Visitor Management System at the Tippy Valley School Board meeting Monday night, Sept. 11, at Mentone Elementary School. The Raptor System is “a computer kiosk system …read more.

WARSAW — During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Warsaw, two petitions from Etna Green Mobile Home Park were tabled until the Oct. 10 meeting. One petition is asking for mobile homes to be replaced up to within 3 feet from an interior road, 4 …read more.

WARSAW —The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association will discuss the epidemic of drug and substance abuse in Kosciusko County and also take a time of prayer for those affected, their families and those who serve them to find healing.  Alexandra Myers from Bowen Center will present how Bowen Center is addressing this issue and how the …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $700 to Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams.   Join the Club as a guest on any Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for the invigorating breakfast meeting at the Shrine Building in the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.  The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is the number one Optimist Club in the state …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Jerrad Michael Schlemmer, 31, 21 EMS R4B Lane, Pierceton, was arrested by Warsaw police Monday afternoon. He was initially arrested on three warrants, but now is facing additional charges of resisting law enforcement – fleeing and possession of paraphernalia. Currently Schlemmer is being held in the county jail on two warrants for …read more.

WARSAW — How many people would drop everything in their life to help a friend in need? Hannah Florentine, 22, Warsaw, did last Tuesday night. She went out of her comfort zone to help a friend. She had seen the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Her closest and best friend was now in the projected …read more.

WARSAW — Money makes the world go round — well…it is what makes the business world go round, and for Warsaw Community Public Library, it is that time of year again. Warsaw Library started the discussion for next year’s budget at its Board of Trustees meeting Monday night, Sept. 11. After heavy June rains in …read more.

WARSAW — AcceLINX, the musculoskeletal health business accelerator launched by OrthoWorx, will present a webinar at 4 p.m. on Sept. 28, to provide entrepreneurs important information regarding reimbursement considerations and their impact on their start-up businesses. “It can be tempting to focus on the technology behind a product or therapy, but ultimately success will be …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council passed a $1.6 million budget for 2018 at its monthly public meeting Monday evening, Sept. 11. The budget is down from 2017 when extra funds were needed to repaint the water tower, according to Treasurer Joellen Free. Free also mentioned a representative of the Department of Local Government Finance said …read more.

WARSAW — Business was short for the Sept. 11 meeting of the Warsaw Plan Commission, with only one new item of business on the agenda. Before the meeting got started, Mayor Joe Thallemer was present to swear in new board member Bill Baldwin. Baldwin is a representative of the Warsaw Parks Board, a statutory requirement …read more.

The state Department of Local Government Finance met with Turkey Creek Township Trustee Barb Griffith Wednesday, Aug. 23, and approved her budget proposals for 2018, Griffith reported at the Monday, Sept. 11, meeting of the township advisory board. “All our finances look good,” she said, noting the township’s funds — general, rainy day, township assistance, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, will be convening a local working group at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the USDA Service Center, 217 E Bell Drive, Warsaw, before its monthly board meeting.  SWCD will be looking for local input in this …read more.

Prior to the Monday, Sept. 11, Turkey Creek Fire Board meeting, the department presented four first-aid kits to representatives of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department lake patrol. “We have taught CPR classes for them,” said Fire Chief Mickey Scott, who presided during the presentation, “and we will continue to work with them.” The patrol monitors …read more.

WARSAW — KREMC prepares to assist in recovery after hurricane Irma rips through the south-eastern part of our country. Today, Bruce Goslee, president and CEO of KREMC, issued the directive to deploy a KREMC crew along with 30 other Indiana electric cooperative crews to aid in restoration. An estimated 60 Indiana electric cooperative linemen are …read more.

[weaver_youtube ybAaE9PGzAI rel=0]     WARSAW — Have you forgotten what happened on this date 16 years ago? A time to remember what happened Sept. 11, 2001, was held Monday evening at Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw. Just over 100 people gathered at the Kosciusko County 9/11 Memorial Service. Major Robert Webster, Indiana State Director of …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is pleased to welcome Dr. Barry Corey, president of Biola University, to campus on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Corey will speak in chapel, beginning at 10:30 a.m., in the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 601 Wooster Rd., Winona Lake. The public is welcome to attend this free event. Corey is the author …read more.

WARSAW — ALDI, one of America’s major grocery stores, will offer grocery shoppers a smarter alternative as it opens a new Warsaw store at a new location. The new Warsaw store will be located at 945 N. Parker St., replacing the Warsaw store located at 3701 Commerce Drive. To celebrate the opening of the new …read more.

WARSAW — A Valparaiso man has been arrested after stealing and pawning items from his former Warsaw employer. Cameron Dean Wild, 23, 2603 Pennington Place, Valparaiso, is being charged with theft, level 6 felony and theft, a class A misdemeanor. On July 17, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department spoke with an employee of …read more.

AKRON — The eight members of this year’s Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Class of 2017 were recently honored for their outstanding accomplishments since graduating from high school. Distinguished alumni are graduates of Tippecanoe Valley High School or any of the district’s prior high schools – Akron, Beaver Dam, Burket, Mentone and Talma. Distinguished alumni may …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is now taking orders for the annual fruit and nut sale fundraiser. You can obtain order forms from any auxiliary member or at the Salvation Army office located at 501 Arthur St, Warsaw. Order forms may also be downloaded online at www.sawarsaw.org. Payment is due at the time of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Three subjects were arrested after a two week investigation by Kosciusko County Detectives and the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force into a theft led to a narcotics ring in Kosciusko County. On Aug. 29, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic dispute complaint on E. Bucher Drive involving Amy Farmer, 35.  Once …read more.

WARSAW — One man has been arrested on preliminary charges of intimidation and public intoxication yesterday morning, Sept. 10. At approximately 5:30 a.m., the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Warsaw Police Department responded to the Kosciusko County Work Release Center to assist officers dealing with a male subject with a knife. A male subject had …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Benjamin Michael Stewart, 44, 9564 Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell, has been charged with neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony; driving while suspended, a class A misdemeanor; and failure to stop after a vehicle accident, a class B misdemeanor. He is being held on a $3,000 cash and surety bond. Additionally he …read more.

WARSAW —  The man who murdered two-year-old Adalin Stamper in November 2016 pled guilty but mentally ill this morning, Sept. 11, in Kosciusko County Circuit Court. Christopher A. Grimmett Christopher Grimmett, Warsaw, entered the plea agreement on Sept. 7. Pursuant to the plea agreement, Grimmett faces a sentencing of 50 years executed at the Indiana Department of …read more.

WARSAW — Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is the recipient of a monthly donation drive started by a 10-year-old Warsaw girl. Makenzie (Kenzie) Langhorn said she got the idea for the donation drive, known as Project Pets, from a dream. “One night I was dreaming. Earlier that day I watched a show where people …read more.

WARSAW — This fall the Kosciusko Community YMCA wants to help you grow as a family by offering two parenting classes and a series of marriage seminars.  They’re open to everyone; you don’t have to be a member of the Y to participate in these opportunities. The YMCA is partnering with Crosswinds Counseling to offer …read more.

WARSAW — Around 35 people attended a prayer, hosted by the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association, this evening, Sept. 10, at the 9/11 memorial in Center Lake Park, Warsaw. GWMA has been hosting prayers for America since Sept. 11, 2012. Pastor Ken Locke, GWMA director, stated before the prayer that he began receiving requests for a prayer …read more.

LEESBURG — Totals are still being tabulated but initial results from the annual Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County annual dinner event, Saturday, Sept. 9, indicate a successful evening. The annual event raises funds to financially help eligible cancer patients and their families in Kosciusko County. Early estimates indicate at least $71,340 was raised. This …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — Eight enactors took their place in North Webster Cemetery Sunday afternoon, Sept. 10, for the 11th annual Cemetery Walk. This living history event is sponsored by the library’s Local History and Genealogy Center. Paula Markley portrayed Martha Mock, who married James Scott. After Scott died during the Civil War, she married …read more.

The following events are upcoming at the Milford Public Library. Summer Reading Club Community Project Police Officer Travis Marsh, Firefighter Brian Haines and EMTs Mike Irons and Daren Miller stopped by the library on Aug. 25, to accept the Summer Reading Clubs’ winning project.  The children voted all summer on three community projects, the winner of …read more.

      SYRACUSE — After two years of a planning and construction, the public was invited to check out the new Syracuse Elementary School during an open house event held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. Ava Wedly, Bria Mikley, Dana Cripe and Max Taylor, lead the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance which …read more.

By Melissa Chapman, Warsaw Public Library Cataloging Supervisor WARSAW — The Guardians are back doing what they do best bickering amongst each other and saving the galaxy. If you liked the first Guardians of the Galaxy then you will undoubtedly like the second installment as well. The opening scene is epic and it completely sets …read more.

WARSAW – Liked Ophelia skated beyond control in a 170-127 Kokomo City Of Fists roller derby win over Bone City Rollers Saturday night.

UPDATE — At approximately 12:02 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, an accident occurred at North CR 1000E and East Old Trail, Pierceton.  Cameron J. Harris, 16, East Paige Road, Columbia City, was traveling south on North 1000E, failed to stop at the intersection of East Old Trail, went through intersection and struck a bank of trees, a …read more.

WARSAW — Families from throughout the county came to Central Park, Warsaw, to enjoy a fun day of learning about safety during the annual Family Safety Day today, 11-3 p.m. Sept. 9. While learning about safety doesn’t always sound like fun, local sponsors Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Lutheran Health Network KCH and Kosciusko REMC brought fun …read more.

RENTOWN — There’s still a few hours left, time enough to head out to Rentown Old Fashion Days, located at 2640 Birch Road. About 3 miles east of Bremen. This event, which is a school fund-raiser, offers a host of vendors offering a variety of goods from leather belts, to antiques, dried flower arrangements, home …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — It’s bad karma at the hippy commune and patrons are invited to solve the crime at the Murder Mystery Dinner hosted by North Webster Community Public Library, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. The setting takes place at a 1960s hippy commune. It’s all peace and love until the manager of a rock band …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS The Watershed Foundation Marketing and Outreach Specialist During the past 20 years, the board of directors has ensured the longevity of The Watershed Foundation’s mission to protect and improve water quality in the Upper Tippecanoe River watershed. TWF recently gained four new leaders who will guide the foundation into an exciting future. …read more.

WARSAW — People began to trickle in the moment Warsaw Police Department’s doors opened for officer Kip Shuter’s retirement party Friday afternoon. Over the next hours, the room would ring with cheerful conversation, jokes, laughs and yes, even a few tears. Shuter’s last day will be Sept. 10. He has served the WPD for 31 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The monthly public meeting of the Lakeland Regional Sewer District board of directors, held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 7, ended with a threat of legal action from one of the owners of a Shoe Lake cottage denied a rate elimination. “I’ll be talking to my attorney,” declared Emily Daugherty, who said …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Leadership Academy started the 2017/2018 year at Ivy Tech Community College with an introduction to KLA by Board President Dr.Jeffery Fawcett, Grace College, and history of KLA by Advisor Nathan Conley, Lake City Bank. An overview of the KLA year was given by Moderator Dr. Allyn Decker, Ivy Tech Community College. Following the …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw teen has been reported as missing according to information from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Mark Boger, a 16-year-old white male, has been missing since Sunday, Sept. 3. Boger is 5’4″ and 101 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. It is suspected that he is still in the …read more.

ROCHESTER — John P. Dirico, 52, Warsaw, driver of a box truck, was involved in a vehicle/bicycle accident Thursday, Sept. 7, on SR 110 in Rochester. He was not injured. Nathanael Ramer, 19, Rochester, suffered a head injury after being thrown from his bicycle in the accident. He was airlifted by Samaritan air ambulance to …read more.