KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Kettleheads homebrew club’s annual Christmas meeting was held Dec. 2 at Mad Anthony’s Lake City Taphouse. Members contributed $700 worth of household items, gift cards and money to Combined Community Services. 

MILFORD — A two-vehicle collision at Emeline and Higbee (SR 15) streets in Milford this morning, Wednesday, Dec. 20, resulted in one driver suffering minor injuries. The accident was at approximately 8:40 a.m. The driver of a Nissan Altima complained of pain and was reportedly treated at the scene by paramedics with Lutheran EMS. The …read more.

WARSAW — The ninth annual United Steel Workers Local 809 Christmas Dinner Give Away will be held Saturday Dec. 23. USW members will be handing out the makings of a Christmas dinner from starting at 10 a.m., at the Union Hall, 420 Little League Drive, Warsaw. There will be a total of 291 meals available …read more.

WARSAW — The Committee to Commemorate Martin Luther King is proud to announce their 30th Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Event. The 2018 celebration will be held on Monday, Jan. 15, at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center on the Grace College campus. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the program is scheduled to run …read more.

CROMWELL — After celebrating with an early Christmas dinner, the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board met Monday evening, Dec. 18, at the district office in Cromwell. After approving the previous month’s minutes and claims, the board introduced four members of the public, local business owners Robert Vandal, Tammy Vandal, Jake Harlan and Tina Harlan. …read more.

AKRON — The Indiana Association of School Principals recently announced the Rising Stars of Indiana Class of 2019. Each Indiana high school was invited to recognize up to four students currently in the 11th grade based on their academic achievement. According to the IASP, 1,025 high school juniors from 265 schools are being honored across …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone Elementary hosted a Christmas filled day for its students. Students were divided into family units Tuesday, Dec. 19, and spent the morning making christmas crafts and watching a skit performed by the Mentone staff. After mixing up the grades, students headed to the classrooms and started in on their projects. The older …read more.

LEESBURG — Maple Leaf Farms recently presented Colbert Packaging with its 2017 Supplier of the Year award. The award is designed to recognize an organization that helps the company grow and better manage its business. “Suppliers who are reliable and supportive of our high-quality standards and processes are invaluable to our business,” said Chief Operating …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A special weather statement was issued Tuesday, Dec. 19, by the National Weather Service of Northern Indiana. The statement warns of very cold air moving into the area early next week, including Christmas Day. Temperatures are expected to become colder this weekend, with the coldest temperatures expected from Christmas Day through Wednesday, …read more.

WARSAW — Three years have passed since autistic Warsaw resident Sarah Gibbs was murdered. Even after all this time, it has not been determined who killed Gibbs. Family and friends are still searching for closure. On Dec. 19, 2014, as crews extinguished a house fire in the 1000 block of Smith Street in Warsaw, they discovered …read more.

WARSAW — Zimmer Biomet Holdings, a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, announced that Bryan C. Hanson has been appointed president, chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors, effective today, Dec. 19. Daniel P. Florin, who has served as Interim CEO since July 11, will continue in his role as senior vice …read more.

WARSAW — With the holidays just around the corner, many are singing carols and sharing sentiments of goodwill for all. Although numerous people will sing carols about “decking the halls,” the business, marketing, information, technology and entrepreneurship department has taken a literal approach to the classic Christmas tune. The department decided recently to get rid …read more.

WINONA LAKE — An early morning fire destroyed a home at 801 Robson Road, Winona Lake, this morning, Dec. 19. The fire began just before 4 a.m. The homeowners were inside the house when the fire began, but all three occupants were able to safely escape. The home was destroyed along with several vehicles. Due …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — More than 80 pictures were submitted to The Watershed Foundation’s annual Picture Your Watershed photography contest. The photos came from all around the unique land, lakes and rivers of the 236 square-mile watershed from July until November. While the contest has been very competitive in the past, this year’s submissions have are …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The last meeting of the year for Claypool town board was kept short Monday night, Dec. 18, with the only business being resolutions and ordinances to close out 2017. It was made known that, starting next month, meetings will take place on the third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. in the Lions …read more.

WARSAW — The WishBone Orthopaedic Foundation is a new not-for-profit organization headquartered in Warsaw. WBOF recently filed its 501(c)3 public charity paperwork with the Internal Revenue Service. WishBone Orthopaedic Foundation is a not-for-profit global organization that supports pediatric orthopaedic missions. Through donations from individuals and corporate sponsors, WBOF purchases the necessary implants and instruments to …read more.

WARSAW — If you could put a council of grown adults into a candy store their reaction would be the same as it was to a new interactive monitor. The Warsaw Common Council approved Ordinance 2017-12-02, transferring funds to cover the cost of a new interactive monitor. “That is impressive,” stated Council President Mike Klondaris …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — During a very brief meeting this morning, Dec. 19, the Kosciusko County Commissioners heard a request to apply for the 2018 Senior Hub Grant. Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton explained that the $20,000 Senior Hub Grant will go toward supplying clerical support for senior prosecutors. Senior prosecutors are used in cases where the …read more.

WARSAW — A request by the Friends of Tippy to have the Kosciusko County Commissioners conduct a feasibility study for sewers around Tippecanoe lakes was changed this morning Tuesday, Dec 19, at the commissioners meeting. Now the request is for the possibility of Lakeland Regional Sewer District to expand to include the Tippecanoe lakes. Based …read more.

WARSAW —  Citing the important work Cardinal Services does with children, families and people with disabilities, the local Upsilon Chapter of Lambda Chi Omega Sororities has awarded Cardinal Services a $200 donation. The donation is a result of the Chapter winning the Beryl McFarland Award at their national convention this fall. The Upsilon Chapter then …read more.

Phillip Nicholas Boyd WARSAW — A Warsaw teen has been arrested in connection to a conspiracy to commit robbery that occurred in October. During the investigation, officers discovered an additional robbery that had occurred. Phillip Nicholas Boyd, 17, 603 N. Parker St., Warsaw, is facing charges of robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, a level …read more.

By Cpt. Chris McKeand, Public Information Officer ETNA GREEN — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a single vehicle traffic crash on SR 19 at CR 800N near the town of Etna Green. One male subject has died as a result of the incident. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded at 10:47 a.m., …read more.

WARSAW — Deborah Nayrocker, Warsaw, has released her third book, “Grow in Faith Toward Maturity.” Her new book equips you with eight ways you can be intentional in your Christian living journey, how to leave a life of complacency to one of courage. The book consists of 31 chapters, or brief readings, designed for daily devotional …read more.

  WARSAW — On Monday, Dec. 18, members of the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary met to sort gifts collected through the local Angel Tree program. Angel Tree is a program that provides toys, books and winter accessories to children of families in need throughout Kosciusko County. Currently in its 29th year, Angel Tree was started …read more.

WARSAW — North Lake Street between Porter and Pike streets will be closed from 9 a.m. until noon Tuesday, Dec. 19.  This closure is due to tree removal.

WARSAW — A 17-year-old is facing criminal charges after turning a gun on two minors and stealing money. Richard Daniel Williams, 17, 202 S. Rowland Ave., Leesburg, is preliminarily being charged with robbery with a deadly weapon, a level 3 felony, intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony and theft, a class A …read more.

Warsaw Light Show “We moved this year so our display has changed a lot,” Adam Churchill says. “We also decided to have two different displays alternating every week. We wanted a family-friendly outing that showcased our favorite time of year and to celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus.” Churchill describes himself and his wife, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Donations for the family of six who lost everything in a house fire Wednesday, Dec.13, on West Boston Street, Syracuse, can be dropped off at the new Syracuse Elementary School through Thursday, Dec. 21. Although the community has responded generously, more needs to be done. After that, those with items for the family …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the 10th in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — The possibility of two entities attempting to have sewers installed around Tippecanoe Lakes may be known Tuesday morning following the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. The commissioners tabled a tabled decision last Tuesday, Dec. 12, on …read more.

WARSAW — Titus Funeral Home has been honored by the National Funeral Directors Association with the 2017 Pursuit of Excellence Award. This is the second consecutive year the 61-year old firm has been awarded the honor. Pursuit of Excellence Award recipients are known for consistently raising the bar on funeral service excellence, adhering to the highest …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Fort Wayne man was arrested after he broke into a Kosciusko County residence, strangled the homeowner and stole multiple items. Douglas Allen Quinn, 42, 4345 Dicke Road, Fort Wayne, is being charged with burglary, a level 6 felony, and theft, a class A misdemeanor. A no contact order with the homeowner was …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department teamed up with New Life Christian Church to spread goodwill to Kosciusko County. Sheriff Rocky Goshert and Pastor John Lowe put together a program to distribute gift cards to citizens of Kosciusko County who appear to be in need or for just being an upstanding citizen in …read more.

MILFORD — A Milford man was arrested on a warrant after he bit a minor child on her cheek. Christopher Paul Martin, 44, 409 W. Catherine St., Milford, is being charged with domestic battery to a person less than 14 years of age, a level 6 felony, and invasion of privacy, a class A misdemeanor. …read more.

ETNA GREEN — At approximately 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, Bourbon EMS and Etna Green Fire Department were called to the vicinity of  SR 19 and CR 800N, Etna Green, in response to a one-vehicle accident. A truck collided with a pole, knocking it down. Injuries were extensive. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was also on …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School senior Ciera Stout was surprised with a full-ride scholarship to IU Kokomo on Friday, Dec. 15. Representatives from the university visited the high school to give Stout and her mother, Amber Dippon, the big news. The Herbert Presidential scholarship will cover all tuition and mandatory fees for four years. The …read more.

WARSAW — Lincoln students got a blast from the past as they spent Friday, Dec. 15, experiencing Pioneer life. Students kicked off the event with presenting group projects on the pioneers Friday morning, covering topics from life to the adventures of Lewis and Clark. After a feast for lunch, students worked the daily chores pioneers’ …read more.

AKRON — Students in Tippecanoe Valley High School’s National Honor Society chapter recently raised hundreds of dollars for a local food bank. On Dec. 14th, the students presented a check in the amount of $650 to Jerry Secrist of Mary and Jerry’s Helping Hands, a food bank in rural Kosciusko County, south of Mentone. The …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Pfledierer Charitable Trust. The trust was established by Esther Pfleiderer to assist charitable organizations in Kosciusko County in improving the quality of life in the county. Pfleiderer was born and raised in Warsaw and taught math for 39 years in the …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College is hosting an express enrollment week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, to Friday, Jan. 5, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, on the Warsaw, Forth Wayne and Wabash campuses to get students ready for the spring semester. The spring semester kicks …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the ninth in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — “I’m not opposed to sewer in any way,” said Bob Weaver, a resident of Tippecanoe Lake and county health administrator. “I would hope at the time we got sewers we also have the correct zoning …read more.

  New Holiday Materials Available At Milford Public Library Bring the sound of Christmas cheer into your home by checking the new CDs at Milford Public Library. New CDs include You Make It Feel Like Christmas by Gwen Stefani, Now That’s What I Call Merry Christmas 2017, Now That’s What I Call Music 64 and Warmer …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the eighth in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — This is not the first time attempts have been made to get a sewer around Tippy Lake. According to Jon Tyler, a member of Tippecanoe Lake Sewer Initiative, this is the first time a conservancy …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department at (574) 267-5667. Those shown with no photos do not have photos on file with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

  Amanda McFarland, Adult Programming Administrator WARSAW — As the weather becomes colder, more and more people are turning to indoor activities for entertainment. Warsaw Community Public Library offers a variety of things to do inside, from books and video games to clubs, craft programs, movies and more. Now, thanks to the generosity of the …read more.

WARSAW — Susie McEntire returned to Warsaw for her fifth-straight A Country Christmas Saturday night, Dec. 16, at Lakeview Middle School. The country singer entertained the audience with classic Christmas songs, a few originals and several special accompaniments by the Chain Gang Quartet and Warsaw Christian’s choir, but it wasn’t just singing. McEntire slowed the …read more.

AKRON — Beaver Dam United Method Church presented a check to both Kosciusko and Fulton Cancer Care Funds and a check to Kim Waggoner Saturday morning, Dec. 16. Beaver Dam UM concluded its Wheels on Fire campaign for 2017, and with its conclusion, it was able to present three different checks to three cancer care …read more.

WARSAW — Owens continued to touch the hearts of the Warsaw community this holiday season. While the Edgewood Middle School wrapped up its food drive at Owens, Manager Kris Johnson and a handful of staff members took Christmas to seniors at Retired Tigers Saturday morning, Dec. 16. “We have a lot of people who come …read more.

WARSAW — The Old Jail Museum and Research Library will be closed from Dec. 16 through Mar. 6, 2018. The museum has enjoyed another year of history collection and display. Many new items are on display thanks to generous donations, and many more items detailing our county’s history have been placed in our files. The …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the seventh in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — Preserving the water quality of Tippecanoe Lake is the goal of every user of the lake. It is with this thought process many feel installing a sewer system will help add to that preservation. There …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — December is the time for Christmas stories, and now you can read Christmas stories for a chance to win a prize at North Webster Community Public Library. Throughout December, every time you check out and read a Christmas book, fill out an entry form with the book title, your name and phone number, …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the sixth in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — Friends of Tippy has taken an initiative on its own and recently requested the county commissioners to implement a study to determine the necessity and feasibility of a regional sewer district. The organization, formed in …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department at (574) 267-5667. Those shown with no photos do not have photos on file with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, police responded to a single vehicle rollover on Argonne Road. A truck hit the embankment of the hill at the intersection of Argonne and Winona Avenue causing the vehicle to roll and close the road completely. The driver was treated by Lutheran Ground. Winona Lake Police …read more.

PIERCETON —  After six rounds of spelling, the annual Pierceton Elementary Spelling Bee had eliminated all but four students. From that point on, the students competed for another eight heart-pounding rounds until Cale Bennett emerged victorious in round fifteen. His final word, “Atoll.”  Runner up Addison Baxter showed tremendous sportsmanship and Pierceton Cub pride when …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — A resounding question that remains deals with the existing septic systems around the lake. Are there problems? Kosciusko County Health Department is the local agency that deals with septic systems for new construction, replacing/repairing an …read more.

WARSAW — The annual Toy Time consignment sale and Combined Community Services Toy Giveaway is taking place now. Ami Pitt, with help from family and friends, has been organizing this event for 24 years. Pitt and her team have collected gently used toys through consignment and donations from area residents. A two-day consignment sale will …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw closed a low-interest loan, in the amount of $9,463,000, through the Indiana Finance Authority’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program to finance improvements to the District’s wastewater treatment system. By utilizing the SRF Loan Program instead of securing a traditional loan, Warsaw will save approximately $3,865,000 dollars over …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw realizes that technology is the future and hopes to make Warsaw’s future a little easier with an upgraded network. The upgrades were discussed and approved during the Board of Works meeting held this morning, Dec. 15. The agreement approved was a professional services agreement with BIT Computers. The company …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be starting winter classes on Jan. 8. Classes will run through Feb. 18. Classes for youth will include swim lessons, youth fitness and gymnastics classes for all ages. Registration for winter classes will start for everyone on Dec. 18.  Classes that promote the Healthy Living aspect of your Y …read more.

Syracuse Church of God, 104 E. Washington St., Syracuse, will hold a Christmas service at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. The service will include Christmas carols, candle lighting and communion. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call Pastor Stan Owen at (574) 457-2796.

WARSAW — One Warsaw student got a big surprise this morning, Dec. 15, as his principal, parents and representatives from the Kosciusko County Foundation surprised him during his AP Calculus-BC class. Senior Eric Williamson, Warsaw, was named  2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar, receiving a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to a university of his choice. At the time …read more.

SYRACUSE — This will likely be a Christmas Isaiah Metcalf and his family won’t soon forget. Metcalf, a senior student at Wawasee High School, thought he was simply attending a Warrior Leadership Committee meeting Thursday morning, Dec. 14, in the lecture room at the high school. But then Suzie Light, executive director of the Kosciusko …read more.

LARWILL — The Lego Robotics Qualifying Tournament for the 2017 Hydro Dynamics Challenge was hosted this past November, and WMS’ teams took home two first place trophies as well as a second place. WMS students earned 3 overall awards for the following teams: Hydro Dynamics – 1st place Project Award – Shoshana Keim, AJ Fortman, …read more.

    WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department helped make a few more children smile this Christmas season. The department hosted its fifth annual Shop With A Hero event last night, Dec. 14. Twelve children were specifically identified by their schools or teachers as needing a little extra help this holiday season. The evening began …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Noon Optimist Club made possible a roller skating Christmas party for all of the students at Jefferson Elementary School in Winona Lake.  Join the club as a guest any Monday at noon in Alpha Hall at Grace College in Winona Lake, or visit WarsawNoonOptimist.org.

WARSAW — The courts ruled the night as they presented three requested for additional funds Thursday night, Dec. 14, at the Kosciusko County Council meeting. The talk of the night was two grant requests for the juvenile court system. Prosecutor Dan Hampton first requested to initiate the teen court funded by a juvenile diversion grant …read more.

WARSAW —  Kirk Ray, CEO of Lutheran Health Network’s Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, has been elected president of the Indiana Hospital Association’s Northeastern District and a member of the IHA Board of Directors. His two-year term begins Jan. 1. “Indiana is fortunate to have dedicated health care leaders such as Kirk Ray who are committed …read more.

WARSAW — Employees at the Kosciusko County Courthouse are working to give back to their community this Christmas, with both the Recorder’s office and the Auditor’s office collecting goods. One month ago, Rachel Senff in the County Recorder’s office heard some stories of the struggles of being homeless. “As I sat in church, at WCC, …read more.

WARSAW — A North Manchester man whom cashed a stolen check in the amount of $1,600 was sentenced today, Dec. 14, in Kosciusko County Superior Court I. Andrew Michael Tolson, 3355 West SR 114, North Manchester, was sentenced on a charge of forgery, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a series continuing to look at proposed sewers around Tippecanoe Lakes.) LEESBURG — Time is winding down on whether or not there will be a sewer conservancy for Tippecanoe Lake. Currently the Kosciusko County Auditor’s Office is in the process of verifying signatures. However, some questions have arisen …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced for possessing a handgun today in Kosciusko County Superior Court I. Joshua Bruce Obacz, 39, 12380 North Kings Dr., Syracuse, previously pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, a level 4 felony. According to the affidavit of probable …read more.

PIERCETON — Jack Bumgardner was recently recognized with his 25-year Masonic pin during a ceremony at Pierceton Lodge #377. Bumgardner is an active member of the Pierceton Lodge, a Past Master of Warsaw Lodge #73 and resides near Sidney.  Bumgardner was presented his pin by Worshipful Master Lewis Collier of Pierceton Lodge for his 25 …read more.

WARSAW — A North Manchester man who threatened an officer while high on heroin received a suspended sentence in Kosciusko County Superior Court I today, Dec. 14. Kyle Colby Thompson, 30, 4801 East CR 1500N, North Manchester, previously pled guilty to intimidation, a level 6 felony and resisting law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor. On …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools looks to be expanding its specialized schools in the area. Madison Principal Ben Barkey and Leesburg Principal Nathan Polston presented their schools future plans for a STEM Academy and dual language immersion program respectively, Wednesday night, Dec. 13, at the school board’s combined work session and regular board meeting. Polston …read more.

WARSAW — Joshua Auer, 622 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, pled guilty in Kosciusko County Superior Court I today, Dec. 14, to residential entry, a level 6 felony; and invasion of privacy, a class A misdemeanor. According to the affidavit of probable cause, Auer received a no-contact order with a victim last year after he had …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation board of trustees approved the 2018-2019 master school calendar at its regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 11. The calendar is almost identical to the current 2017-2018 school calendar, with only minimal differences between the two. The new calendar features 91 days of school for students in the first …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Mark Sullivan from Midwestern Engineering, Inc., Indianapolis, attended the Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, Dec 13, to review plans for the wastewater and storm sewer project and discuss details for setting a bid opening date. Sullivan shared with council members the plans for an addition of a new force main and …read more.

WARSAW —  Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Nathan Conley to Commercial Banking Officer. Conley, who is a vice president, manages a loan portfolio and provides commercial clients in Kosciusko County and the surrounding area with financing and banking solutions. He has been with the bank for 11 years. Conley …read more.

WARSAW — A former KGP Logistics employee was arrested for intimidation after he told two co workers how he would shoot all employees if he were to ever be fired. Sammual Miller, 29, 1206 Wooster Road, Winona Lake, is being charged with intimidation, a level 6 felony, and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is currently making great strides in its pursuit of energy efficiency and cost savings. In the coming weeks, six WCS buildings will be outfitted with solar panels, providing green energy, educational opportunities and millions of dollars in energy cost savings over the next 20 years alone. Buildings seeing these additions …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana Department of Environmental Management representative Shawn Seals presented Indiana’s Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Program and ways to apply to it to attendees of the Michigan Area Council of Government Wednesday, Dec. 13. Seals gave a detailed walkthrough of how governments could apply for a grant in the $41 million program that will be …read more.

WARSAW — “It’s a community hit,” said Larry Plummer, superintendent of Warsaw Parks and Recreation, about the annual Christmas light display at Central Park. “We have people ask us as early as August what is coming.” It’s more than a community hit as people from different cities and states have come to view the displays. …read more.

MILFORD — A situation of getting the cart before the horse was the case Monday evening, Dec. 11, at Milford Town Council meeting. A small group of Waubee Lake residents, led by Pam Dwyer, came before the council with numerous questions regarding potential sewer being provided by the town to Camp Mack. The discussion took …read more.

WARSAW — Natalie Cole, RN, BSN, aesthetic nurse at the Vein Institute & MediSpa recently received specialized training for filler injections that included working with Juvederm, Voluma, Vollure and Volbella. The training was provided in Indianapolis by educator Susanne Ramsey, RN who is internationally recognized as a leader in filler injection. Cole was also educated …read more.

Jason Meade WARSAW — One of the six people arrested for Milford area burglaries last year has pled guilty to two counts of aiding, inducing or causing theft, level 6 felonies. Jason W. Meade, 44, Syracuse, was present in Kosciusko Circuit Court this morning, Dec. 13, to enter the guilty plea. Meade admitted to knowingly escorting …read more.

WARSAW — An armed robbery occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Timeout Inn parking lot, Warsaw.  Items stolen included $3,000 in cash, a cell phone and a jacket/hoodie. Video surveillance of the suspects was captured and can be viewed in full on the Warsaw Police Department’s Facebook page.  Police …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested on a warrant after he became angry with a female and strangled her in November. The man’s three children were present at the time. Eduardo Guerrero, 42, 1901 Sand Castle Drive C, Warsaw, is being charged with strangulation, a level 6 felony; domestic battery with children present, a …read more.

SYRACUSE — At 9:41 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, Turkey Creek Fire Territory was called to a residential structure fire at 203 W. Boston St., Syracuse. The caller reported flames on the second floor of the wood-framed structure, which was built in the 1920s. All occupants were reportedly evacuated from the house at the time of the initial call.

KOSCIUSKO — A scholarship fund in memory of Kurt Miller was recently established by Dale and Jolie Miller (no relation to Kurt) at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The Kurt Miller Ag Scholarship Fund will benefit graduates of Tippecanoe Valley High School who are pursuing an agriculture related degree in college and who have participated …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board had its last meeting of the year Monday evening, Dec. 11. Park board meetings are open to the public and will continue to be at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month in 2018. The meeting was spent looking over the breakdown of the 10-year maintenance plan and three-year …read more.

WARSAW — Home Helpers, a local Warsaw business founded in 1999 by Bob and Aimee Hartwiger, held an open house to celebrate the new location in Warsaw. Home Helpers would like to thank all those who attended to make the open house a great success.  After all settled down, Home Helpers had the chance to …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Two separate trivial issues regarding the fire department dominated the Etna Green town board meeting this month, Tuesday, Dec. 12. Fire Chief Randall Byrer has brought up in previous meetings the desire to have two non-operating trucks moved off of the fire department’s property. Because the trucks are property of the township, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Your community waters need you and you’ll receive a free gift in return for your time. The Watershed Foundation is working with community partners to conduct a survey to help guide future water resource projects and find ways to engage residents in the Warsaw and Winona Lake area. The survey is aimed at …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Warsaw Flying Club were present again this month at the meeting of the Board of Aviation Commissioners Tuesday, Dec. 12. Last month board president Jay Rigdon made a five-part motion, that the board approved, to establish the WFC as a club. Based on the definition of “club” provided by the …read more.

WARSAW — Registration is going on now for the YMCA’s Youth Basketball League.

WARSAW — The Dec. 12 meeting of the Kosciusko Solid Waste Management District was delayed after three board members and the treasurer were held up in a Kosciusko Commissioners meeting that met earlier in the morning. After a 20 minute wait, the four present board members decided to begin the meeting. The board was only …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Middle School’s improvement plan continued a series of school improvement plan presentations during the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, in Syracuse. Susan Mishler, principal of WMS, noted her school’s improvement plan consists of the four goals of using technology more effectively, improving reading comprehension, data …read more.

WARSAW — A total of 85 Indiana School Districts are among those earning recognition on the College Board Advanced Placement District Honor Roll. Warsaw Community Schools is among those honored for excellence. In 2016, WCS had 28 AP scholars, 16 AP scholars with honors, 15 AP scholars with distinctions and one National AP scholar. The …read more.

WARSAW — Jacob Waddle, 38, 208 N. Poplar St., Silver Lake, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Dec. 12. Waddle appeared in Kosciusko Superior Two Court for a plea hearing and agreed to a guilty plea to possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony, driving without a license, a class A misdemeanor and burglary, a level 5 felony. …read more.

PIERCETON — Clifford D. Linn, 90, Pierceton, was honored as veteran of the month today at the Kosciusko County commissioners Dec. 12 meeting. Linn was born and raised in Pierceton. His mother, Trilby, was a stay-at-home mom, and his father, Alfred, worked as a section hand for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Linn grew up with two older …read more.