MILFORD — A two-vehicle collision at SR 15 and CR 900N, south of Milford, injured the driver of one vehicle. The second driver was checked by paramedics but not transported. The accident occurred at approximately 9:20 a.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 5. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the crash. Lutheran EMS treated the driver of …read more.

By SHELLEY MOORE Public Relations for Tippecanoe Lake Sewer Initiative LEESBURG — For more than a year, the Tippecanoe Lake Sewer Initiative has hired experts who have worked statewide in the engineering and legal details for planning and implementing sewer systems. The independent committee of residents of Tippecanoe Lake in Kosciusko County has researched legal …read more.

WARSAW — The Redevelopment Commission continues to move forward with annexing the Airport Industrial Park for sanitary sewer improvements. A transfer of funds and an engineering contract were both approved for the contract during the meeting held last night, Dec. 4. The board approved transferring a total of $290,000 into the professional services fund for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS—Rebecca Kubacki, Syracuse, was among four people appointed to various state boards and commissions Monday by Governor Eric J. Holcomb. Kubacki, former member of the Indiana House of Representatives, was appointed to join the Distressed Unit Appeals Board. She will serve at the pleasure of the governor. This board holds hearings on petitions from both …read more.

WARSAW — Congressman Jim Banks announced that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw and Columbia City on Thursday, Dec. 7, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. The representative will host office hours from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Warsaw City Hall before hosting office hours …read more.

  WARSAW — Just before 7 p.m. tonight, Dec. 4, emergency responders were called to a motorcycle, car accident at the intersection of Center and Detroit streets in Warsaw. The driver of the motorcycle was transported from the scene with injuries. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Lutheran EMS and Warsaw Police Department responded to the accident.

WHITLEY COUNTY — The Indiana State Police is investigating a four-vehicle crash. which occurred this morning, Dec. 4, on eastbound US 30 at the Whitley/Allen County Line and sent two of the drivers to the hospital. The investigation conducted by Trooper Justin Snyder revealed at approximately 9:45 a.m., a 2007 Freightliner semi-tractor pulling a flatbed …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman is facing 2 1/2 years in jail for stealing and reselling game controllers and video games. Rachael Leann Adams, 39, was sentenced today, Dec. 4, on two counts of theft with enhancements, level 6 felonies, stemming from a November 2016 incident. According to the affidavit of probable cause filed Feb. …read more.

LEESBURG — One of the largest turnouts for a Kosciusko County Board of Realtors event in its history was held Friday evening at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. Approximately 185 realtors, affiliates and guests attended the annual KBOR Christmas gathering. A highlight of the evening was not only the announcements of the 2017 Realtor of the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Tippy Creek Winery donates $600 and non-perishable food items to Combined Community Services. Tippy Creek Winery held  its annual Wobble Before You Gobble event the night before Thanksgiving benefitting Combined Community Services. Tippy Creek Winery is located 5920 North CR 200E, Leesburg.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Contestant applications are still being accepted for the Miss Kosciusko Scholarship Program. Applications for contestants in the 2018 Miss Kosciusko and Miss Kosciusko Outstanding Teen Pageant will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 22. The pageant is open to any girl age 13-14 who lives or goes to school in Kosciusko, Wabash, Huntington …read more.

WARSAW — Nineteen-year-old Madison May, Warsaw, was sentenced today, Dec. 4, for dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony as a lesser included level 2 felony, dealing in narcotics, a level 4 felony, and failure to appear, a level 6 felony. The charges are a result of a Nov. 28, 2016, traffic stop where officers …read more.

SYRACUSE — Rose Home North, a residential, faith-based recovery service near Syracuse helping women struggling with substance abuse since 2006, held its first “pancakes with a purpose” breakfast Dec. 2 in an ongoing effort to bring awareness to the home and its mission. During the breakfast, guests learned about The Rose Home’s role in addressing …read more.

WARSAW – Phil Jensen decided over the weekend to resign as head coach of the Warsaw football program.

By Taryn Whetstone Adopt-a Family Committee Chair and Warsaw FFA member The Warsaw FFA Chapter has teamed up with the Kosciusko County Combined Community Services to help with their Adopt-a-Family program again this year. The Warsaw FFA has adopted a family in the community to make their Christmas merry and bright. The chapter and agriculture …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — On Friday morning, Dec. 1, an investigation led officers to a residence in North Webster where a search warrant was applied for and granted. Officers located crystal methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, illegal mushrooms and prescription pills inside the residence. The combined street value of the seized substances totaled approximately $15,000. Digital scales, paraphernalia and …read more.

WARSAW — The following events are taking place at the Warsaw Community Career Center, adjacent to the Goodwill store, 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw. All Career Center Events are free and open to the public. For more information contact Public Relations Specialist Omeria Sibanda at (574) 472-7319 x4 or by e-mail [email protected], or contact Warsaw Community Career Center Manager Mitchell Fiandt at (574) 267-1656 x1 …read more.

WARSAW — On Saturday morning, Dec. 2, the Warsaw Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding on US 30.  During the attempt to stop the vehicle, the silver Mitsubishi turned southbound onto North Parker Street and accelerated at a high rate of speed. The vehicle made a series of turns onto East Center …read more.

WARSAW — Kathy Titus, funeral director and owner of Titus Funeral Home, has announced the promotion of long-time staff member Cory Benz to general manager. Benz, a licensed funeral director, has been employed with the firm for the past several years. During this time, he had worked closely with the late Jerry Titus and was …read more.

WARSAW — A Shipshewana man was recently arrested for being involved in a complex theft scheme that occurred at the Warsaw Walmart in August. Vernard Glen Tillman, 57, 9010 West CR 280N, Shipshewana, is facing charges of corrupt business influence, a level 5 felony, and theft, a class A misdemeanor. According to the affidavit of probable …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School seniors and their parents can get their college planning questions answered at an upcoming financial aid event. An informational meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the high school lecture room. The agenda will include an overview of the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” …read more.

Recipe Swap Dec. 11 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | ADULT Bring in your favorite homemade candy to share. Enjoy tasting others so you can take home a stack of new recipes. No registration necessary. Genealogy Club Dec. 12 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | ADULT Work on your genealogy and discover more …read more.

NAPPANEE — “We’re blessed as a community to have such great residents and businesses,” commented Nappanee Mayor Phil Jenkins, and the annual Miracle at Main and Market Parade, followed by a tree lighting ceremony, provided an occasion for the community to celebrate its blessings Saturday evening, Dec. 2. Attendees had unusually warm weather with which …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Dr., was as busy as Santa’s workshop Saturday, Dec. 2, as friends and families gathered to enjoy Breakfast with Santa,  featuring a pancake breakfast provided by the Wawasee Kiwanis Club, live music from the Wawasee High School Christmas Band, sleigh rides, a host of arts and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Do you have unpaid library fines?During Food for Fines week, Dec. 4 through Dec. 9, you can redeem fines and help out the North Webster Food Pantry by donating non-perishable foods. For every food item brought in for donation, $1 will be taken off of your fine. Expired foods, dented cans or …read more.

Join the library for story hour at 3 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Fridays. Children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. There will be no story hour held on Dec. 20, 22, 27 or 29. Santa Claus is coming to Bell Memorial Public Library from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. …read more.

By Ann M. Zydek, Library Director The Warsaw Community Public Library’s celebration of 100 years of library service is ending. On behalf of the Library Board, I would like to express our warmest thanks for all those who helped make this year so special including Friends of the Library, staff, community members, and those who …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third of a series regarding the efforts to create a sewer conservancy district on Tippecanoe Lake.) LEESBURG — Opponents to the Tippecanoe Lake Conservancy District have stated during the past 22 years the water quality of Tippecanoe Lake has been tested by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Lilly Center …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers*   WARSAW — A former Warsaw Times-Union reporter was recently arrested for child solicitation and inappropriate communication with a child. He participated in online conversations about sexual spanking with multiple minors. Michael Steven Anderson, 36, 600 W. Pike St., Warsaw, is …read more.

WINONA LAKE — It may not feel quite like Christmas yet thanks to the unusually warm weather we have been experiencing, but that wasn’t stopping people from celebrating Christmas with the Winona Lake Park Department’s annual KringleFest today, Dec. 2, at the Senior Center at Winona Lake Limitless Park. Rides on the Polar Express, a …read more.

Men are Taking Over The children’s book club has two special guests for the December meeting. The Syracuse Library is happy to welcome Daniel Burnham and Austin Meerzo to continue to read from My Weird School and to introduce a book for individuals in the group to read. They are planning some craft and party …read more.

By Milford Public Library Staff See a Live Reindeer Come see a live reindeer and other winter animals from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Milford Community Building. Those attending the program will have a chance to take a photo with the reindeer. This event is free. Knitting Club Knit and …read more.

WARSAW – Crowds lined the street for the First Friday “Hometown Holly Days” and the annual Twinkle Parade, welcoming Santa as he rolled in on his horse drawn carriage. Joining Santa Claus in the parade was Mayor Joe Thallemer and his wife Jill, the Grinch, several Warsaw groups and the Warsaw Public Works and Street Department. …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 12:25 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Lutheran EMS and Warsaw first responders were dispatched to a single vehicle accident at CR 350W and Old Road 30, Warsaw, at the Chinworth Bridge Trailhead. Warsaw Police Department was on scene. The crash was a result of a high speed pursuit; it was reported the …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Area Conservation Foundation held its third annual Christmas tree lighting party at the Ruddell Pavilion, located on the Levinson and LaBrosse Lakes and Wetlands Educational Center property, 11586 N. SR 13, Friday, Dec. 1. Roughly 50 board members, volunteers, well-wishers and others walked up the candlelit path to celebrate the holiday …read more.

WARSAW — An additional arrest has been made after several fake $100 bills were recently used at several local businesses. A Mentone man has been charged after he bought the bills online, gave them to a female friend and was with her when she made fraudulent purchases. Matthew Dillan Mahaska, 24, 6663 West CR 500S …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of series regarding the efforts to create a sewer conservancy district on Tippecanoe Lake.) LEESBURG — The Tippecanoe Lake Sewer Initiative was formed almost a year ago. Through their own financial resources and raising of funds, research began. This included hiring of engineers to determine the best scenario. Opponents …read more.

WARSAW — Today, Dec. 1, the City of Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety approved the hiring of Daniel Clemens as a probationary patrol officer.  Clemens has been a reserve officer with the Winona Lake Police department for the past year and a lifelong resident of Kosciusko County.  He is currently employed by Wildman …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Starting Saturday, Dec. 2, InkFreeNews will add a new column to the public records page. The column will continue each Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon, with InkFreeNews posting Kosciusko County’s Most Wanted. Each post will show 12 different people wanted on warrants. This information is being obtained on a weekly basis from …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School Choral Department will present a community Christmas celebration beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the high school auditorium. The program will feature secular and sacred music of the Christmas season. Beginning choir, advanced choir and Vocal Motion will be participating. The concert will begin with all choirs performing …read more.

WARSAW — With a full agenda, board members moved through multiple items during the Warsaw Board of Works meeting held this morning, Dec. 1. The board approved all of the 2018 non-profit agreements. It was noted that the Beaman Home was the only new request this year. Board Member Jeff Grose also sits on the Warsaw …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School’s Iron Pride robotics team won the East Jay Robotics Qualifier Saturday, Nov. 18, at East Jay County Middle School in Portland, Ind., taking home the tournament championship for two Iron Pride teams. Teams 574C “Centurion” led by Micah Rassi, Evan Rassi, Nicholas Murphy and Joe Kelsheimer, and team 574J “Xerxes” …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested for a June incident in which he threatened and punched an individual. Michael Paul Eldridge, 26, 4330 N. Old Road 15, Warsaw, is being charged with intimidation, a level 6 felony; battery, a class A misdemeanor; and disorderly conduct, a class B misdemeanor. On June 19, an …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring the annual Holiday Primitive and Antique show. The chamber is anticipating their biggest and best show yet from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Dec. 2, at the Pierceton Elementary School. All vendors are juried which promotes the best primitives and antiques from all over Indiana, …read more.

WARSAW — A Bridge to Hope, a local addiction center that has recently moved into a new office at 3111 E. Center St., Warsaw, is partnering with The Bowen Center and local officials to help provide the community with resources for addicts, specifically opioid addicts, and their loved ones. From 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, …read more.

[weaver_youtube nS_IYDMda5o rel=0] LEESBURG — “Experience Matters” is the slogan Tony Ciriello, Milford, will be using in his campaign for the nomination of Kosciusko County Sheriff on the Republican ballot. Ciriello officially kicked off his campaign with a gathering of supporters Thursday evening at Tippy Creek Winery. More than 70 supporters were in attendance to …read more.

LEESBURG — Tippy Creek Winery recently donated $1,234 to the National Consortium of Breast Centers. Tippy Creek Winery held a fundraising event selling shirts that said “Sips for Nips” and held a Fall Into Fashion event for the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Be sure to check out Tippy Creek Winery’s next …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Police Department is warning residents to be aware of a recent email scam. The email claims it is from the Supreme Court of the United States and asks the recipient for money and claims legal action will be taken if the money is not received. “A Pierceton resident dropped this off …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Kosciusko County Community Foundation was recently presented with a $1,200 donation to benefit The Smithstrong Foundation Fund. The donation was presented by Glam owner Michelle Smith LeDrew. The donation represented proceeds, after expenses, from Flight #G3 The Fashion Gala, Glam’s 3rd anniversary fundraiser for the Smithstrong Foundation Fund. The event was held on Nov. …read more.

SYRACUSE — School corporation administration responded to a grandparent’s concern about school bus safety. During the Sept. 12 Wawasee Community School Corporation board meeting, Rhonda Ousley, who lives near North Webster, asked for consideration to install cameras near the stop arms on buses. She noted she had seen multiple occurrences of vehicle drivers not stopping …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series regarding the efforts to create a sewer conservancy district on Tippecanoe Lake.) LEESBURG — Confusion and questions have arisen following Tippecanoe Lake Sewer Initiative’s attempt to form a lake conservancy district. A sewer initiative was formed by a small committee of residents on Tippecanoe Lake who …read more.

WARSAW — During First Friday on Dec. 1, the Kosciusko County Historical Society will present Christmas in the Calaboose from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Old Jail Museum, 121 N. Indiana St., Warsaw. The evening will feature portrayers telling of Christmases through the years. Highlighted will be school celebrations, Civil War times, Vietnam War …read more.

  PIERCETON — A Pierceton man was sentenced Thursday, Nov. 30, in Kosciusko Superior 1 Court, on charges of intimidation and domestic battery. Jacob Paul Miller, 44, 7103 E. US 30, Pierceton, was charged with count II intimidation, and count III battery, both level 6 felonies. The charges stem from an incident that occurred July …read more.

TRITON — The resource teachers at Triton Jr.-Sr. High School, Michelle Waymouth and Sarrah Davis, joined THS Principal, Bob Ross in presenting a check for $200 to the Plymouth Veterinary Clinic staff for their therapy dog program.  These dogs visit Triton Jr.-Sr. High School on a regular basis to aid and comfort students in need. …read more.

MENTONE — Stand alone trails or trail systems are mushrooming locally and elsewhere. They provide a safe place to walk, jog or ride bicycles and promote exercise, fitness and getting off the couch or easy chair. And trails can also improve the quality of life in the area and make it more attractive for companies …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Anita G. Huff to Internal Audit Officer. In her new role, Huff conducts internal audits and manages various regulatory processes. She previously served as a teller supervisor and has been with the bank for four years. Huff volunteers with Junior Achievement and …read more.

WARSAW — On Wednesday, Nov. 29, a complainant brought in information about an inappropriate chat involving Michael S. Anderson, a Warsaw Times-Union reporter, and minors on Facebook.   Investigators reviewed the information and contacted the Kosciusko County Prosecutor and determined the information fell under Indiana Criminal Code 35-42-4-13, inappropriate communication with a child.  Investigators pursued search …read more.

WARSAW — If you look closely at the Christmas display in the circulation area at Warsaw Community Public Library, you’ll discover that the holiday decorations were made with some rather unique items. Warsaw resident Sallie Hoy, creator of the display items, reports that although she does make some crafts using perfectly normal items, at other …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw Times-Union reporter has been arrested for inappropriate communication with a child and battery of a law enforcement officer. Michael Steven Anderson, 36, 600 W. Pike St., Warsaw, was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail on Nov. 29 with a $5,250 surety and cash bond. He was hired as a reporter with …read more.

WHITKO — The National Honor Society completed their annual tradition known as the Rake ’n Run just prior to Thanksgiving weekend. Students from Whitko High School and Whitko Middle School joined up in Pierceton and South Whitley to rake the leaves for the community.  “NHS gets together every year, and this year we brought the …read more.

AKRON — Every year the Akron Elementary School’s Kindness Club finds new ways to bring positivity to the school. This year the club is getting the whole school involved on a more personal level with a kindness chain and shout outs. For the kindness chain, teachers receive a bag filled with strips of papers. Teachers …read more.

[weaver_youtube xhGE4LxhHe0 rel=0]   WARSAW — Months of preparation came to a culmination Wednesday, Nov. 29, with a Cruising Memory Lane luncheon and show in the gymnasium at the Kosciusko Community Senior Services, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. The luncheon featured 12 seniors who were paired with volunteers presenting a “vinyl” fashion show. Each participant dressed …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will be offering Letters from Santa again this year. Forms available now in the park office, 117 E. Canal St., Warsaw, or online and must be received in the office by Dec. 11. The cost is $2 per letter. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man is facing his fifth arrest of the year after he kicked a female victim and caused her to fall down a stairway. Timothy Ray Ruggles Timothy Ray Ruggles, 44, 513 E. Market St., Warsaw, is being charged with domestic battery with a child present, a level 6 felony; domestic battery …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw has announced the final week for loose leaf pick-up.  Leaves can be raked to the curb or alley (not in the street) by 7 a.m. and the leaf crews will pick them up on your regular trash day the week of Dec. 4 through Dec. 8.  This will be the final …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Foundation met Tuesday evening, Nov. 28. There weren’t enough members present to form a quorum, so the meeting was spent discussing trails projects and the restrooms to be put in at Lakeside Park. Dr. Tom Edington reported the whole park foundation had roughly $750,000 with a big chunk set aside for …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation invites the public to join others at the Ruddell Pavilion at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, for the third annual WACF Christmas Tree Lighting Party. The pavilion is located on the WACF Education Center property, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse, just, one mile south of Syracuse. There will be …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School’s FFA divisions recently celebrated major success at the District 2 Chapter Meeting Career Development Event at the Warsaw Area Career Center on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Both the senior (high school) division and the novice (middle school/freshman) division advanced as the top two teams at the event. During the event, teams …read more.

SYRACUSE — Hoosier Environmental Council and Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation will present a Kosciusko County Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. The event will be held in the Kiwanis Room of the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive, Syracuse. A free light breakfast will be provided for …read more.

WARSAW —  A Warsaw man plans to pay off his house and enjoy retirement after hitting the CA$H 5 jackpot.   Rick Calvert, who’s retired from the printing industry, won $1,055,000 before taxes on the CA$H 5 jackpot drawn Nov. 18. Calvert  played his own numbers, instead of opting for a Quick Pick. The winning …read more.

WARSAW — Drake “Truber” Swartzentruber, graduated last year from Warsaw Community High School and is now a fine art and entertainment illustration major at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif. Vindac, an app Swartzentruber created, was recently released on the Apple App Store.    Swartzentruber has always enjoyed studying languages. In elementary and Middle …read more.

WARSAW — Sign-up for the annual Warsaw Toys for Tots has started this week at the old city hall building located at 302 E. Market St., Warsaw.  Sign-up is still available from 4 a.m. – 8 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dec. 1. You will need your ID and some form of identification …read more.

WARSAW — Drug Free Kosciusko coalition is an active group of community members committed to the mission to build hope and eliminate substance use among youth in Kosciusko County.  Soon, the community will begin to see and hear messages that are focused on that mission. Drug Free Kosciusko will employ the use of the social norms theory. Social …read more.

WARSAW — December’s First Friday will help usher in the yearly Christmas festivities with its “Hometown Holly Days” theme from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. The sixth annual Twinkle Light parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. The parade will begin at the old Owen’s Supermarket, continue east on Center Street and then turn north at Indiana …read more.

WARSAW — To say that Warsaw resident Heidi Orr is multifaceted would probably be selling her very short. Although Orr was initially contacted to discuss her position as a board member for the Bell Aircraft Museum in Mentone, it quickly became clear that her talents extended far beyond her role in helping to guide the popular Mentone attraction.

WARSAW — On Wednesday, Nov. 22, Leesburg Elementary fourth, fifth and sixth grade went to see the movie “Wonder.” This trip was made possible through the help of incredible donations from Maple Leaf Farms, Plain Township Fire Department and North Pointe Cinemas. Recently, students at Leesburg read the book “Wonder,” which deals with a student …read more.

WARSAW — A joint fundraiser for Housing Opportunities of Warsaw and Kosciusko Community Senior Services will be held at noon Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Senior Activity Center, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw. ‘Cruising Memory Lane’ is a luncheon event where seniors, who have been paired with volunteers, will present a vinyl fashion show by …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — At the Tuesday, Nov. 28, meeting of the Kosciusko County commissioners, Bob Ragland, Tom Van Meter, Spencer Brown, Bill Warren and John Warren spoke on behalf of Friends of Tippy, an organization comprised of Tippecanoe Lake residents who are perturbed about the potential establishment of a conservancy district around the Tippecanoe Lake area. Ragland …read more.

MILFORD — A fire at the home of Angela Florentino, 502 W. Catherine St., Milford, was contained to the kitchen area Monday evening, Nov. 27. The fire was reported at 7:23 p.m. with smoke damage throughout the home. Milford Fire Department responded, calling for an assist from Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department. Leesburg/Plain Township firefighters were …read more.

WARSAW — Graycraft Signs, Warsaw, presented two variance requests at the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held Monday, Nov. 27. Graycraft Signs requested a variance to permit two internally illuminated monument signs within an R-1 zoning district at Warsaw Community High School, 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw. The proposed sign would be in the same …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw is a giving community. Since 2014, the Warsaw community has come together to provide over three million meals to the Feed My Starving Children organization in just three years. Some of these meals were also used in the relief efforts in the aftermath of hurricane Matthew. The community has been able to …read more.

WARSAW — Criminal charges have been filed after a husband and wife got into an altercation in the presence of three minors, one being under 16. Jennifer Rene Moran, 39, and Pablo Gonzales, 38, 2223 W. Jefferson St., Warsaw, are both facing charges for domestic battery in the presence of a child under 16 present, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee discussed a new project and the possibility of bike rentals at the Monday evening, Nov. 27, meeting. A new trail is being proposed along Syracuse-Webster Road. Commonwealth Engineers has completed the engineering designs for the proposed trail along the west side of Syracuse-Webster Road. The company has submitted the designs …read more.

WARSAW — Claypool kindergarteners have been focusing on nutrition and healthy eating throughout the month of November. Claypool Elementary students are reading books, engaging in literacy and math activities and even having a tasting party of healthy fruits and vegetables provided by the Warsaw Nutrition Services. Throughout the month, Claypool staff has not only been …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw man who came forward stating he had molested a child in the 1990s has entered a guilty plea to child molestation, a class A felony. David Earl Evans, 62, Warsaw, came forward in January when he informed the Warsaw Police Department that he wanted to confess to molesting a child. The affidavit of …read more.

WARSAW — Abbi Richcreek of Edgewood Middle School has been elected to serve on the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association board of directors for Region II. Region II is comprised of Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Ontario and Quebec. This position is one of only eleven board members that guide …read more.

MENTONE — American Legion Post 36 visited Mentone Elementary to do a presentation on the American Flag Monday morning, Nov. 27. Students learned a great deal about the United States Flag from its history to how to respect it. Post 36 performed the folding of the flag and read what each fold meant. Students watched …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – According to the U.S. Department of Labor in 2016 the median number of years an employee would have stayed loyal to their company was 4.2 years. Compare that with Whitko’s retirees who regularly meet on an every other month basis to share a meal and reconnect, and you’ll quickly discover many in …read more.

MILFORD — At approximately 7:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, Leesburg Fire Department was called to assist Milford Fire Department at a residential fire on Catherine Street in Milford. The home did sustain some smoke damage although the fire was contained to the kitchen area. No injuries were reported. No further information is available at this …read more.

WARSAW — Cameron Hunter, 18, Warsaw, has been handed his sentence for a sexual battery charge, a level 6 felony, stemming from events that occurred on Sept. 8, 2016, when Hunter reportedly inappropriately touched a child. Judge David Cates rejected Hunter’s plea agreement on Oct. 2, in part due to the fact that Hunter had not been …read more.

WARSAW — Jennifer Kauffman, CEO of the Vein Institute and MediSpa, recently instructed board-certified neurologists on the aesthetic implications of Botox and dermal fillers. Physicians completing the course titled, “Fundamental Neurotoxins and Dermal Fillers” include Andrea Haller, MD; Marlene Bultemeyer, MD; and Ajay Gupta, MD from Fort Wayne Neurological Center. Many neurologists currently utilize Botox for …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department would like the community’s assistance in locating individuals responsible for an early morning robbery. The robbery occurred at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Noble Stores (Pride Station) located at the …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A Silver Lake man has received an additional year of jail time after being sentenced in Allen County last week for withholding his HIV status from sexual partners. Travis Spoor Travis Spoor initially received a three-year jail sentence in July after pleading guilty to three counts of malicious mischief in Kosciusko County. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce has hired Andy McCleary as member relations manager and Main Street coordinator. He previously spent 10 years in sales at GreenMark Equipment. McCleary is a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management from Indiana University. He also has an extensive …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman has been sentenced after admitting to dealing methamphetamine in July. Amanda Perkins, 28, Warsaw, was sentenced today, Nov. 27, in Kosciusko Circuit Court for a single charge of dealing in methamphetamine, a level 5 felony of a lesser included level 2 felony. On July 18, Warsaw narcotics officers learned of …read more.

WARSAW — Jefferson Elementary students recently celebrated a generous donation from the Lake City Lion’s Club. The club visited the school to present each third-grade student with their own personal dictionary. The yearly donation was met with much gratitude from students who were very excited to have their own dictionary. Jefferson Elementary staff and students …read more.

WARSAW — Six people were treated for injuries and three of them ended up being transported to the hospital after a vehicle accident Friday, Nov. 24. The accident occurred at 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of US 30 and East Center Street, Warsaw. Judy Gill, 57, Burke Road, South Bend, had her GMC Acadia stopped at …read more.

WARSAW — Center Street Community Theatre is offering adult improv classes in the Warsaw area beginning Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, and running thru March 17, 2018. Improv is a form of comedic theatre in which participants perform unscripted scenes, such as in the hit show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Improv classes and training are …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A man from Texas and another from Elkhart lost their lives in two separate accidents during the holiday weekend in Marshall County. Michael Lynn Andrus, Anson, Texas, died Sunday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident at US 6 and Elm Road, Bremen. Marshall County Sheriff’s Department reported it is believed Andrus suffered a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — To help spread the holiday cheer, the Winona Lake Parks Department is hosting the annual KringleFest this weekend. The event is held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2,  at the Senior Center at Winona Lake Limitless Park.  The event includes Polar Express train rides along the greenway, face …read more.