By EILEEN OAKS Marketing And Outreach, The Watershed Foundation NORTH WEBSTER — Autumn marks the beginning of a beautiful season near the lakes. The ground becomes blanketed in crunchy, colorful leaves, and the excitement of summer is replaced by the serenity of chilly nights next to a bonfire. Many property owners take this time to …read more.

MENTONE — At 9:41 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, Kosciusko County Sheriff Department was dispatched to a single vehicle accident in the area of SR 25 and CR 600W north of Mentone. The vehicle was rolled over onto its side. A female passenger, identified as Theresa L. Seaberg, 47, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, advised the investigating officer …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College’s theater team is pleased to present “The 39 Steps” on Nov. 10, 11 and 16 – 18 in the Little Theatre, located in Philathea Hall, 1499 Alpha Drive, Winona Lake. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students, and are available for purchase at Jazzman’s on campus and at …read more.

WARSAW — Arguments surrounding the city’s new utility rate again dominated the Warsaw Common Council discussion at the Nov. 6 meeting, as council members struggled to come to an agreement. There was pressure to make a decision: in order to save the city $1 million, a rate ordinance has to be set in place by …read more.

MENTONE —  Fifth graders at Mentone Elementary School are taking a hands-on approach when it comes to giving back to their community. Friday, Nov. 3, was the school’s second annual “Be a Good Neighbor Day.” It was started last year as a way for the school to increase community involvement. Nearly 80 students went to …read more.

    WARSAW — Progress may soon be made with the Gatke Property in Warsaw which has been abandoned since 1992. A memorandum of understanding was approved with Michael Kinder & Sons during the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission meeting held on Monday, Nov. 6. The contract grants a six-month time period in which MKS will work …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Coffee and Canvas program at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. A great choice for girls’ night out or date night. Create a canvas masterpiece while sipping a choice of hot beverages at the Center Lake Pavilion. The $15 registration fee includes all supplies, instruction and …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man is facing charges of battery after putting his hands around his girlfriend’s neck. Humberto Joaquin Lara Jr., 29, 415 W. Porter St., Warsaw, is being charged with domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor, and domestic battery causing moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable …read more.

WARSAW — A Bristol man was sentenced on theft charges in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 6. Wayne Thomas Lewis, 24, 1403 Pike Drive, Bristol, was charged with two counts of theft, both level 6 felonies, related to thefts that occurred near Milford in October 2016. According to court documents, an individual notified police on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Historical Society Genealogy Library is hosting Brian Hogan from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8. The program will detail early pioneers of Warsaw and Kosciusko County with questions following. Hogan is a direct descendant of Dominique Rousseau and Agnes Ervin. Other family lines he will share are Boydston, Nutt, …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court on Monday, Nov. 6, for possession of cocaine and possession of a syringe, both level 6 felonies. Tyler Adam Prestin, 26, 2441 West CR 250S, Warsaw, was sentenced on charges related to an incident that took place March 28 when an Indiana State Police …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The annual bell ringing drawing was held at Cox Studio to help kick off support of The Salvation Army and its holiday assistance.   Individuals and groups are encouraged to volunteer to ring by signing up at www.registertoring.com or call (574) 267-5361.  This is the 96th annual Christmas campaign in Kosciusko County held by …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Ligonier man was arrested after an employee found him inside a secured impound lot at Stuckman Towing and Salvage, Syracuse, with a stolen golf cart. The man fled, entered into a nearby residence and offered the homeowner money to hide him. Kenny Nicholas Gutierrez, 37, 501 South Martin St., Ligonier, was booked …read more.

WARSAW — An open meeting for all those interested in the progress and future of the Symphony of the Lakes will be held at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts at 2 p.m. Sunday Nov. 12. The meeting is free and open to all. Sponsored by the symphony’s Encore Society, the 75-minute program is designed …read more.

WARSAW —  The Kosciusko Community YMCA is offering a free day for veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Patrons can also get in free if wearing red, white and blue.  Contact the Y with any questions at (574) 269-9622 or visit www.kcymca.org. In honor of military families, on an ongoing basis, the joiner’s fee will be waived for …read more.

WARSAW — The 7th Annual Winter Wonderland Bazaar and Quarter Auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Baker Youth Club, 1401 E Smith St., Warsaw. This event is sponsored by Indiana Business Opportunity Partners, a local not-for-profit group that hosts several events throughout the year to support local charities. Magical Meadows was chosen …read more.

[weaver_youtube lcuUdto_pp8 rel=0]   KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Crews with PAR Electrical Contractor, general contractors for the NIPSCO Reynolds-Topeka Line, are working in the area erecting the monopole (single pole) structures. Recently the crews were working between CR 1100N and Beer Road and are moving toward the Elkhart County line. The steel monopoles range in height …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School’s drama department invites you to join a magical night with “Mary Poppins.” The play is a musical adaptation of the stories of PL Travers and the Walt Disney film with original music and lyrics as well as new numbers sure to delight the whole family. The production will begin …read more.

Palestine — Around 9:45 p.m. Mentone Fire and Mentone Four-Way Ambulance Services were dispatched to a rollover accident near CR 600W on SR 25 in Palestine. Burket Fire was later dispatched to assist; Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department was also on scene. Two people were reportedly inside of the vehicle, with one person needing to be extricated. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library is now home to a Cricut, and not the bug. WCPL recently introduced its new Cricut Explore Air 2, designed to cut shapes for a variety of projects free to the user. Located next to the library’s reference computers, the Cricut is a versatile machine capable of cutting shapes …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Central Dispatch is warning people to slow down. With the heavy rain the area has seen this morning and afternoon, roads are flooding faster than officials can keep track of them. Kosciusko County Highway Department was unavailable for comment, but a Kosciusko dispatcher stated they’ve been too busy with calls to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service in northern Indiana has issued a flash flood warning for northeastern Kosciusko County until 2 p.m. Nov. 5. At 10:55 a.m. trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the  area. At least 6 inches of water was flowing over roads in North Webster. Radar estimates that …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Catch a free movie at North Webster Community Public Library. At 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, the library will be showing a 1951 American drama based on a novel by Tennessee Williams about a troubled southern belle who leaves her aristocratic background to seek refuge with her sister and volatile husband in a …read more.

WARSAW — Around 7:20 a.m. this morning, Nov. 5, emergency personnel were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover accident in the vicinity of 4830 N. SR 15, Warsaw. Warsaw-Wayne Fire, Lutheran EMS and Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department were on scene. The Jeep sustained frontend damage, having collided with a utility pole on the east side of …read more.

WARSAW — With a packed parking lot, Grace Baptist Church is happily celebrating their growth and the purchase of a new building with a dedication service Nov. 4. The church purchased the old Think Young Salon and Spa at 2626 E. Jefferson St., Warsaw, this year. In 2010, Grace Baptist Church began to plant a …read more.

INDIANA — Street drugs laced with fentanyl pose life threatening consequences to the user as well as medical and police personnel that respond to a person who has overdosed on fentanyl laced drugs.  These drugs also present significant risks to police laboratory professionals who must analyze these toxic drugs. The American Society of Crime Laboratory …read more.

INDIANA — Changing the clock at the end of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, Nov. 5, is an ideal time for Hoosiers to change the batteries in smoke alarms. “When Hoosiers change their clocks back an hour, I recommend that they change their smoke alarm batteries too,” said Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson. “Working …read more.

Story Time Continues Nov. 8 And 9 Children at story time on Wednesday, Nov. 8 and Thursday, Nov. 9, will learn about what to do to get ready for cold weather. Children will decorate mittens and enjoy warm stories. Story time introduces children to a love of literature. If children can’t make it in, they …read more.

WARSAW — Hundreds of Kosciusko residents came together Friday night to give back to their community, helping to fill a dump truck full of goods for local nonprofits. Local G&G Hauling and Excavating sponsored the “Thanks-For-Giving” themed First Friday. Providing a standard size quad-axle dump truck, G&G challenged First Friday visitors to bring with them …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — CenturyLink recently presented a donation of $1,500 to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation for the KC Riley Kids Fund. The donation represented proceeds from CenturyLink’s annual golf outing for its employees and vendors. The KC Riley Kids Fund is a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The fund supports Riley Children’s …read more.

WARSAW — Glenn Hall has joined Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice as the new executive director. Hall is a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County and a 1977 graduate of Warsaw Community High School.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw continues to tackle the sewage system and is propelling ahead in its game plan. The Board of Public Works and Safety read through the bids for the Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation project during its meeting today, Nov. 3. The board received a total of 15 bids for three different portions …read more.

WARSAW — Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, located at the corner of SR 15 and CR 200S, will be having its annual holiday bazaar from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. A number of vendors will have various hand crafted items including woodworking, crochet, quilting, jewelry, blankets and American Girl Doll clothes. There …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko high school hasn’t always been known for its extra-curricular programs, but it continues to have a record year in 2017. The Whitko Marching Band joined Whitko’s 2017 softball and baseball teams in the school record books as it punched its first ever ticket to the Indiana State School Music Association Marching …read more.

SYRACUSE — A puppy died in an early morning house fire today, Friday, Nov. 3, at 8 EMS D18A Lane, Syracuse. The cause remains under investigation. Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded to a report of a structure fire at a neighbor’s house with the call originating from 7 EMS D18A Lane at 6:46 a.m. Upon …read more.

WARSAW — Thursday evening, Nov. 2, the Lakeland Regional Sewer District board of directors held its first monthly public meeting at its new headquarters at the wastewater treatment plant, 5002 E. 100N, Warsaw. The first item on the agenda concerned malfunctioning control panels in grinder pumps, 29 of which have been replaced to date out …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Oct. 28 was a cold morning for the 110 runners and walkers who participated in the Lutheran Health Network KCH Freaky 5K. The race traveled through the Beyer Trail and along the Warsaw Greenway.  Over $4,500 was raised and many participants came dressed in their Halloween costumes. Prior to the start, Race Director Ron Smock …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko’s hazard mitigation plan is in the process of being updated. Last updated in 2009, FEMA requires hazard mitigation plans to be reviewed every five years. The Nov. 2 meeting, the third of four, was meant to be a public meeting to hear public questions and concerns, but no public attended. The update is …read more.

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — Two Nappanee men ended up in jail following a pursuit with the Indiana State Police the morning of Nov. 2. Tyler Daniel Vatter, 21, 458 E. Centennial, Nappanee, has been arrested and preliminarily charged with theft, leaving the scene of a property damage crash, resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, resisting …read more.

AKRON — A team of 11 students at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School will soon compete at the state level after placing first in their class at the Indiana Academic Spell Bowl Junior Division regional qualifications. TVMS and nine other schools throughout Indiana competed in the regional competition on Nov. 1, which was hosted by TVMS. …read more.

WARSAW — North American Title Company has come to Warsaw. The company held a Business After Hours event with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Thursday, Nov. 2, kicking off the event with a ribbon cutting in front of the 3534 Commerce Drive, Warsaw, office. NATC is one of the largest real estate settlement organizations in …read more.

WARSAW —Joni Truex, Atwood, filed her candidacy for the Kosciusko County Commissioner-Middle District seat Thursday afternoon, Nov. 2. Truex is the fourth person to file a candidacy for that seat. Other candidates include Teresa Cosgrove, Cary P. Groninger and Sheal Dirck. The deadline for candidates to file for the Kosciusko County Commissioner-Middle District seat is …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College & Seminary is partnering with Mission Point Community Church to sponsor the seventh-annual Supermarket Sweep on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Owen’s Market in Warsaw. The community is invited to participate. Grocery lists will be available for the public from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. As the holidays approach, Supermarket Sweep …read more.

LAGRANGE COUNTY — Joshua Ryan Olejniczak, 19, Syracuse, has been arrested on preliminary charges of armed robbery by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department. According to the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department, the county dispatch center was notified at 8:36 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, of an armed robbery at the Dollar General Store, 819 S. Detroit St., …read more.

WARSAW — Thursday, Nov. 2, at the monthly Oakwood Cemetery Board meeting, Sexton Hal Heagy informed board members that cemetery staff may be doing leaf work in the spring due to the leaves not falling. “The leaves are just now turning,” Heagy stated, “Normally they turn the first part of October.” Heagy said this may …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools had the opportunity to honor and celebrate the 100th birthday of a former teacher. On Thursday, Nov. 2, WCS Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert visited Florence Horn, a lifetime Wayne township resident, to pay tribute to her many years shaping lives of students in the community. Horn, a Grace College graduate, …read more.

WARSAW — With two of its three board members absent, the monthly meeting of the Alcoholic Beverage Board today, Nov. 2, was postponed with all matters being continued to next month. Next month’s meeting is at 1 p.m. Dec. 7.

SYRACUSE — One who has personally experienced failure, struggles and discouragement, but did not quit, is better suited to encourage others to stay focused and not give up. Natalie Replogle has experienced those disappointments and shared some of her personal story as the keynote speaker in the annual Nontraditional Employment for Women Workshop Thursday, Nov. …read more.

WARSAW — The Community Career Center is hosting the following events this month. All events, unless noted, will take place at the Career Center, 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw, next to the Goodwill store. For more information contact Public Relations Specialist Omeria Sibanda at (574) 472-7300, x7652, or e-mail [email protected], or contact Warsaw Community Career Center Manager Mitchell Fiandt …read more.

WARSAW — WishBone Medical Inc., a new pediatric orthopedic company in Warsaw, announced Reese Myers has taken on the role of vice president of product development. Reese will be responsible for product development and commercialization and will work closely with WishBone’s engineering and marketing departments to coordinate market strategy.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Syracuse Police Department are beginning the second annual No Shave November fundraiser. The money raised during the month of November will be donated to Kosciusko County elementary schools to assist with offsetting unpaid lunch fees for students. If citizens from the community would also like donate to this …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior 1 Court Thursday, Nov. 2, on charges of battery and criminal recklessness. Amika Joyce Bolen, 22, 920 Anchorage Road, Warsaw, was arrested in December 2016 and charged with two counts of battery. According to an affidavit of probable cause, police officer Gordon Allen responded to …read more.

SYRACUSE — Richard Peck, of Seymour, Conn., second vice president of Toastmasters International, will address attendees at the District 11 Toastmaster’s International Fall Conference to be held Nov. 3 and 4 at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. Toastmasters from throughout all of Indiana and Northwestern Kentucky will participate in the 2 day conference. Peck was elected to the …read more.

WARSAW — Lazy, poor work ethic, the worst, entitled and killing the world are just some of the words used today to describe the youth of today by older generations, but according to Rev. Dr. Marcus Carlson, Millennials are “the most creative” and “off the charts smart” generation to date, showing that with a little …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — During the 20th Annual Kosciusko County Shrine Club Turkey Shoot, American Legion Squadron 49 of the Sons of the American Legion, Warsaw donated $500. to the Shrine Children’s Hospitals. Over the years, thousands of local sportsmen and their families have supported the Kosciusko County Shrine Club in raising thousands of dollars to support …read more.

WARSAW — Husky Trail officially reopened Wednesday, Nov. 1, after a seven-month project that began in April. City officials and those involved in the project gathered for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the project’s completion.  The two-phase project was funded with federal highway funds through Indiana Department of Transportation to reconstruct the roadway.  In addition …read more.

WINONA LAKE — An appreciation banquet for the citizens and friends of the Town of Winona Lake is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in Westminster Hall at 105 Ninth St. The featured program will be “Thanks for the Memories — Parade of Champions,” honoring each of the winners of the Bill Reneker Community …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Sergeant Lewis Fuller was sworn in by Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer at a brief Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting held Wednesday, Nov. 1. Fuller will replace Kip Shuter as the second representative of the Warsaw Police Department on the City of Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission. New Traffic Commission Administrator Steve Foster …read more.

    KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Leadership Academy recently met at the Warsaw Police Department. The topic of the session was city, county and state government.  The cadets heard from different representatives from different levels of government. The first speaker was Staci Young from Mayor Thallemer’s office.  She discussed current and future projects in Warsaw.  She …read more.

WARSAW — A tract of ground less than 1 acre in size in North Webster, if combined with another commercial property, would be more marketable. During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday, Nov. 1, in Warsaw, the APC recommended approval to rezone that property. The tract is .84 acres …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 1:25 a.m. Oct. 30, a call was dispatched reference armed subjects in the 400 block of South Columbia Street, Warsaw. The caller stated three men jumped out of an older vehicle with firearms. The caller advised he witnessed the occupants re-enter the same vehicle, described as small, dark in color with …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has had a SWAT team in operation since 1997. At that time, the team was formed and began with extensive training provided by special forces trainers from the military. Kosciusko County SWAT was originally established under former Kosciusko County Sheriff Alan Rovenstine. Initially, it was developed as an …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — REAL Services Inc. is seeking individuals, groups or organizations interested in adopting seniors for our holiday Elves for Elders Program in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties. This program focuses on providing holiday gifts and kindness to seniors who don’t have friends and family who can provide for them.  Between the …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY —  Each week, in the early hours of the morning, you’ll find the Whitko Marching Pride rehearsing its winning piece, “Time Machine” under the direction of John VanPatten.  “V.P.” as the band members affectionately call him, is making his first year debut on staff at Whitko one to remember as the band travels …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana awarded the Charles D. Smith Award to Ernie Wiggins during the 4th Annual BIG Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Winona Heritage Room.  Established in 2015 and named in honor of its inaugural recipient, this special accolade recognizes an individual or individuals who demonstrate passionate …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Calvary Tabernacle of Winona Lake is hosting their seventh annual veteran’s appreciation dinner. The dinner will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 in the church’s facility at 1300 East Wooster Road, Winona Lake. The dinner will include fun, food, door prizes, gifts and lots of love. Call Rich Maron, Kosciusko Veteran’s …read more.

WARSAW — The Baker Youth Club is hosting its second annual Hoops for Homework fundraiser Sunday, Nov. 19. The event is a 3×3 basketball tournament with four-player teams broken into the following age brackets: third and fourth grade; fifth and sixth grade; seventh and eighth grade; ninth grade and up. Teams are guaranteed at least …read more.

Warsaw — For anyone who loves musicals and songs that tell a story from a down-home girl with an uptown voice, Kubecca’s concert is the one to see. The Lakeland Community Concert Association has brought Kubecca back to Warsaw for a concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 4, at the Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community …read more.

WARSAW — On Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Warsaw FFA Chapter will host their 14th annual Community Appreciation Supper and Member Workers’ Auction in the WCHS Cafeteria. The evening will begin with a free chili and hot dog supper that will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. FFA members will be serving supper to show their appreciation …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Inc., recognized two retiring board members.

The following are trick-or-treating times for towns in Kosciusko County. BOURBON – The town’s trick-or-treat will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. CLAYPOOL – The town’s trick-or-treat will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. ETNA GREEN – The town’s trick-or-treat will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. LEESBURG …read more.

WARSAW — The Freedom Express #5 CITGO location at 409 Argonne Road, Warsaw, has installed a ‘spirit pump’ to help raise funds for Eisenhower Elementary. For every gallon of fuel purchased at this spirit pump, 5 cents will be donated to the school. The local Warsaw community can start ‘fueling good’ at the pump starting …read more.

WARSAW — Charges have officially been filed by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s office against Jordan Edward Stone, 24, 4159 N. 100E, Warsaw, in the stabbing early Sunday morning of Gabriel Rhodes, 22, Milford. The stabbing allegedly took place in the parking lot of Duffy’s Pub and Grub, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Stone is facing charges …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — At a brief Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 31, Kosciusko Board of Finance Treasurer Rhonda Helser was in attendance to elect a new president for the Board of Finance due to the resignation of Ron Truex. Helser stated she spoke with Kosciusko Commissioner Vice-President Bob Conley prior to the meeting and that …read more.

Our Ink Free Photos page has been updated through the entire fall sports season.

CLAYPOOL — As the fall colors come into full view, being outside during the school day provides students an even better learning experience. Claypool Elementary has started a three-year plan to bring a network of trails and learning centers to the students and staff. The woods north of the school building will be home to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw male failed to yield the right-of-way to an officer and a traffic stop ensued. The man was found to be in possession of heroin, methamphetamine and various drug paraphernalia. Aaron John Hoffman, 33, 3434 W. Doe Court, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of …read more.

WARSAW —  AWS Foundation in Fort Wayne recently granted $25,000 to Joe’s Kids to help provide much needed pediatric therapy services to children with special needs in and around Kosciusko County. Joe’s Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pediatric rehab clinic proving physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to children with special needs or developmental delays.   …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw resident Ron Truex formally announced his resignation as a Kosciusko County commissioner earlier this month after discovering that a recent move put him outside the boundary lines of the district he represented. Although many have expressed sorrow and disappointment regarding Truex’s early departure from his position as a commissioner, Truex himself seems …read more.

PIERCETON — Trevis Smith, 26, Pierceton, died after a single-vehicle traffic accident last night, Oct. 30, in Pierceton. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and emergency personnel responded at 5:45 p.m. to a vehicle crash on Wooster Road, just west of CR 500E. Deputies arrived and found a single vehicle partially in the roadway with the unconscious …read more.

WARSAW — If you are looking for a fun way to spend your Friday night, check out this month’s First Friday event on Nov. 3. Sponsored by G&G Hauling, the “Thanks for Giving” themed event will be giving back to local non-profits. Be prepared to see equipment exhibits and demonstrations featuring dump trucks, haul trucks excavators …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at 39 sites in Indiana to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The event is set for 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. The free program assists Indiana students in filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. …read more.

PIERCETON — At approximately 5:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, Pierceton Fire Department and Lutheran EMS were called to the area of 4452 East Wooster Road in Pierceton to a one-vehicle accident. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was also on scene. No further information is available at this time.

ATWOOD — An Atwood man was being served an arrest warrant for invasion of privacy when an officer discovered methamphetamine and Tramadol on his person. Zachary Richard DeFries, 28, 322 E. High St., Atwood, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor; and …read more.

INDIANA — We want everyone to enjoy Halloween, to ensure the evening is as safe as possible the Indiana Department of Homeland Security offered the following tips. Choosing a costume: When planning a costume, consider an option that is reflective and bright. Also consider using reflective tape on the costume or trick-or-treat bag for greater …read more.

WARSAW — Construction on Husky Trail is scheduled to be complete by the end of the week. The road will be open to through traffic for the first time since April. “I am hopeful for Wednesday, optimistic for Thursday and positive for Friday,” said City Planner Jeremy Skinner regarding a construction completion date.  The project …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County and the local jurisdictions are in the process of updating the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.  This update is a required first step to be eligible for future FEMA grant funds to improve flooding conditions, early warning systems, disaster shelters, drainage concerns and other projects.  This plan is also a required element of the …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — Chaise Ray Belcher, 26, Warsaw, was sentenced today, Oct. 30, in Whitley County Circuit Court for charges related to an incident that occurred April 16. Belcher was westbound on US 30 when he ran a red light at the intersection of US 30 and SR 5, Larwill. His vehicle collided with a …read more.

WARSAW — Congressman Jim Banks today announced that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw and Columbia City on Thursday, Nov. 2, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in Warsaw Date: Thursday, Nov. 2 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Gabriel Rhodes, 22, Milford, was taken to South Bend Memorial Hospital for treatment of stab wounds received early Sunday morning, Oct. 29, as a result of a fight that began at Duffy’s Pub and Grub, 717 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. His condition is not known. Jordan Edward Stone, 24, 4159 N. CR 100E, …read more.

  WARSAW — The hammering has stopped and the dust has settled. It’s time for new Wausau Homes builders Gina and Evan Schenkel to celebrate their grand opening. They are hosting an open house from 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Wausau Homes Warsaw Design Studio, located at 3540 Commerce Drive, Warsaw. …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man has been arrested after a mother discovered bruises on her children. The man spanked and bit the children, leaving visible bruises. Zeke Kaden Brown, 21, 422 W. Center St., Warsaw, was booked for domestic battery to a victim under 14. On Oct. 8, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, including 10 students from Grace College, is measuring the water quality of local streams this fall as part of the center’s year-round sampling efforts. Information gathered through stream sampling helps make sure the lakes in Kosciusko County are healthy for the future. Every two weeks, …read more.

  NAPPANEE — Below is a list of events being held at the Nappanee Public Library, 157 N. Main St., during the month of November. Teen Tuesday will be held from 4 – 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7. Participants will make art with silver and gold foil to celebrate the holiday season. Snacks and all …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — If you know a Spanish-speaking or bilingual child, the youth department at the North Webster Community Public Library has a nice selection of children’s books written in Spanish. A larger selection of books in Spanish, as well as other languages, is also available on TumbleBook, an online library of children’s books …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, Leesburg Fire Department and Leesburg EMS were called to the vicinity of 2176 East Armstrong Road, Warsaw, to a one-vehicle rollover accident. A 2014 white BMW was found in a field with no occupants in the vehicle. Emergency personnel were unable to locate the driver of …read more.

WARSAW – The third annual Lutheran Health Network-KCH Freaky 5K Family Halloween Run/Walk was held Saturday, Oct. 28th. There was a brief program at 9 a.m., with the run/walk beginning at 9:30 a.m. There were approximately 117 participants. The race was chip timed by the Kosciusko Runners’ Association. Participants started at the K21 Health Pavilion, …read more.

WARSAW — The annual Spooktakular event was held in downtown Warsaw Friday, Oct. 27, complete with the annual costume contest. The contest was divided into five age categories, as well as a group category for participants of any age. Each category had prizes for most original, funniest and scariest costumes. There were 116 individual participants and …read more.

  MENTONE — Visit Bell Memorial Public Library for story hour at 3 p.m. every Wednesday and at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children can listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Movie Monday is at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. The featured film will be “Family Thanksgiving.” Popcorn and beverages will be …read more.

WARSAW — The annual Spooktakular event took place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in downtown Warsaw. Children dressed in a variety of costumes walked through the downtown area, collecting candy and treats from local businesses. The annual costume contest was held at 7 p.m., with 116 individual participants and six groups. The …read more.