WARSAW — Sheal A. Dirck, Warsaw, has filed his candidacy for Kosciusko County Commissioner-Middle District, with Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan. A caucus of all county Republican precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m.  Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the historic Kosciusko Circuit Courtroom, Kosciusko County Courthouse, 100 W. Center St., Warsaw. …read more.

Kimbert Alvin Gregory Crafton WARSAW — “Give me probation, that’s better than work release,” Kimbert Alvin Gregory Crafton, 32, 609 W. Boston St., Syracuse, stated to Kosciusko Superior Court III Judge Joe Sutton, following his sentencing Wednesday morning, Oct. 18. Sutton had just sentenced Crafton to 5 ½ years in the county jail and six …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Around 10 a.m., today, Oct. 19, emergency responders were called to an accident involving two semis and a school bus on SR 15 near Hill Lake Road in Claypool. A grain truck rear-ended a Warsaw Community School’s bus that was carrying 18 students. A second truck then rear-ended the first. The school sent a …read more.

  WARSAW — Lovers of hushpuppies and fish and chips will have to travel a little bit further for their next meal. The Warsaw Long John Silver’s at 2601 E. Center St., has officially closed.  Though the doors are locked and all exterior signs have been removed, Warsaw is still listed as one of the 80 …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is pleased to host its 28th-annual FunFest on Friday, Oct. 27, from 6 – 9 p.m. in the Gordon Recreation Center, 100 Publishers Dr., Winona Lake. The event is free and open to all children and their families. “FunFest is a long-standing tradition on Grace’s campus. Almost 30 years!” said …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran Health Network KCH hosted a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday, Oct. 18, for the new Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Complex. Optimum Performance Sports will be located next to DePuy Synthes on US 30, at the old United Telephone Company location. Construction is now underway with an anticipated completion of March 2018.  “Ten years ago I …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The MutualBank Charitable Foundation awarded $4,500 to Read to Grow Children’s Book Club a program of Kosciusko Literacy Services.  Kosciusko Literacy Services is honored to receive the support of the MutualBank Charitable Foundation.  The MutualBank Charitable Foundation was created to establish a permanent source of funding for charitable causes in the markets served …read more.

WARSAW — Junior and senior Warsaw Community High School students are building a new house from the foundation up southeast of Warsaw. A total of 24 students — 12 in the morning and 12 in the afternoon — are participating in the building trades program through the Warsaw Area Career Center. Twenty-three are Warsaw students, …read more.

Clunette and Aldersgate United Methodist churches will provide sack lunches for harvest truckers driving across the Clunette Elevator weighing scales from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. “The joint effort is to give thanks to God for this year’s harvest and for all the farmers who have worked long hours to bring in …read more.

WARSAW — Crazy Egg Café at Creighton Brothers, a family farm since 1925, hosted the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy for the first session on Oct. 4.  Students learned about leadership with the guidance of Ann Lash-Branson, Human Resource Manager at LSC Communications (formerly RR Donnelly).  Lash-Branson took the students through several innovative and interactive exercises …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Plea agreements or plea bargaining are becoming prevalent in criminal court cases. In fact it is estimated 90 percent of criminal cases are resolved through negotiated plea bargains. This is especially true in cases of sexual related crimes and crimes involving deaths. Imagine being the victim of a sex crime, or a …read more.

SYRACUSE — More than three miles of trails on Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation property, 11586 SR 13, Syracuse, will be available to explore at your own pace from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22, for the third annual WACF Falltastic Trail Walk. The three trails are carved into the 40 …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Summer School Program faces a few challenges ahead in the future after a few shocking revelations this summer but shows a lot of progress thus far. Warsaw School Board heard from WCS Summer Program Coordinator JoElla Smyth as she presented the 2017 summer school report to the board Tuesday, Oct. 17. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Miss Kosciusko Scholarship Program is now accepting applications to be a contestant in the 2018 Miss Kosciusko Pageant. This is not just Kosciusko County. Any girl from the ages of 13-24 who lives or goes to school in Kosciusko, Wabash, Huntington, or Whitley counties can compete for scholarship money. Winners can …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved the 2018 budget during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 17. Police Chief Jim Layne reported he has been addressing complaints in the neighborhood around Harrison Street regarding street parking. The parking safety committee recommended the council consider one side parking or making streets one-way streets. Currently residents …read more.

WARSAW — Each year Combined Community Services offers Adopt-A-Family, where CCS and the Kosciusko County community team up to help support local families struggling financially by providing Christmas gifts for their children. In a previous year, one family commented, “My kids had Christmas because of the Adopt-A-Family program. Even though I was struggling, my kids never …read more.

SYRACUSE — Robin Merchant, public works superintendent, informed the Syracuse Town Council of problems with some Oakwood Park property owners sewers during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 17. Merchant explained the issue is with the sewer connection for at least three homes located on Park and Hansen streets near the playground. Approximately …read more.

WARSAW — The focal point of the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 17, was the review and adjustment of rates for local park facilities and rentals. Warsaw Park & Recreation Supervisor Larry Plummer informed board members that rates for some rental facilities had not been updated since 2003, while others had …read more.

INDIANA — Indiana Department of Transportation crews have begun preparing for the winter months with pre-winter inspections. During the month of October, INDOT inspectors will travel to each of the Fort Wayne District’s 14 units to perform the annual inspection of snow and ice equipment. During the inspections, INDOT’s yellow trucks undergo a full bumper-to-bumper …read more.

Pictured, from left, are council members Bruce Shaffner, Rick Swaim, Denny Duncan and Heather James. WINONA LAKE — With little discussion and a short meeting, the Winona Lake Town Council approved a stop sign ordinance last night, Oct. 17. The ordinance, which was discussed in detail during last month’s meeting, proposes four new stop signs to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council voted to approve the purchase of a new police car to replace a 2006 model at its meeting Tuesday evening, Oct. 17, at the North Webster Community Center. The low bid was submitted by Kerlin Motor Co., Silver Lake, for $23,799.46. The new vehicle will replace a Ford …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College School of Business is pleased to present the sixth annual Executive Forum, “Giving Back to the Community,” from 8 to 11:45 Monday, Nov. 20,  at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Doors open at 8 a.m. for check-in and continental breakfast. Tickets are $30 per …read more.

WARSAW — KC Recycling Depot Director Tom Ganser continues to make small improvements to the depot’s building and programs. This month, Ganser has begun converting light fixtures from T12 ballasts to LED equivalents as bulbs and ballasts fail. So far eight fixtures in the board room have been replaced. The new LED bulbs use 71 …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $200 to Tiger Basketball. Join the Club as a guest on any Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for the breakfast meeting at the Shrine Building in the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.  The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is the number one Optimist Club in the state of Indiana and number six in …read more.

WARSAW — The following is the victim impact statement Katie Conrad read during the sentencing of Mickgomery Hisey Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 17, in Kosciusko Superior Court III. “ ‘We will be at Michael’s in 15 (emoji smiley face)’ is what the text message read from Kim to Jeffery. My father-in-law, Steve, mother-in-law Kim, and brother-in-law …read more.

WARSAW — The following is the victim impact statement read by Michael Conrad, regarding the death of his mother, Kim, and brother, Stephen Conrad. The statement was read prior to the sentencing of Mickgomery Hisey, Syracuse, Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 17. “The year 2016 was a year of our highest highs and our lowest lows. My …read more.

WARSAW — At 8:01 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle accident on South SR 15 and CR 200S in Warsaw. Michael H. Sterk, 56, South Southwood Drive, Warsaw, was driving southbound on SR 15 behind a semi when he reportedly fell asleep. Bobbie J. Simpson, 47, East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw, reported …read more.

WARSAW — Steve Conrad read a victim impact statement before the court Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 17. His statement, along with that of his son and daughter-in-law, were read before Kosciusko Superior Court III Judge Joe Sutton sentenced Mickgomery Hisey to 14 years at the Indiana Department of Corrections in the death of Conrad’s wife, Kimberly, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — RedBird Art Studio, a division of Cardinal Services Inc., will present its first-ever art exhibit in Mount Memorial Art Gallery, 200 Seminary Dr., Winona Lake, Oct. 17 – Dec. 9. An opening reception will take place Friday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in the gallery. The public is invited to attend this …read more.

WARSAW — Community support continues for Steve, Michael and Katie Conrad. It was evident during the sentencing of Mickgomery Hisey Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 17. Over 30 people filled the courtroom to show support for the Conrads. Kimberly Conrad and Stephen Conrad II lost their lives in a vehicle accident on Christmas Day, 2016. Today was …read more.

WARSAW — After a devastating fire destroyed Isaiah 11 Ministry’s facility at 6256 W. CR 100N, Warsaw, the counseling center is desperately trying to rebuild while simultaneously dealing with the impending loss of co-founder Ron Ozier. Ron is on hospice with an aortic aneurysm, stage five kidney disease and dementia. “We just take it day by …read more.

WARSAW — “You imposed a life sentence for these folks,” Kosciusko Superior Court III Judge Joe Sutton stated to Mickgomery Hisey, 27, Syracuse, Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 17, before sentencing Hisey for the Dec. 25, 2016, deaths of Kimberly Conrad and her son, Stephen Conrad II, and the injuries sustained by Steve Conrad and Brody Jordan. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting was heavily attended this morning, Oct. 17, as residents came to express their opinions regarding the potential rezoning of a residential area near East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. While not specifically stated by the engineer, the land will be used to build a new Dollar General store. The Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that Kristin L. Pruitt has been promoted to executive vice president, chief administrative officer and general counsel; Lisa A. Fulton has been promoted to senior vice president and banking operations executive; and Angie K. Ritchey has been promoted to senior vice president and chief technology officer. …read more.

WARSAW — With technological advancements becoming a necessity to everyday life, the Warsaw Community Public Library has begun tearing down the barriers hindering its clients. WCPL board of Trustees is re-evaluating its social media and computer usage policies. With the ever growing need for technology, the library has begun taking steps to expand the computer …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be launching the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a national program to help those at risk for type 2 diabetes make healthy changes to prevent the onset of this epidemic disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 million adults in the United States have diabetes. This …read more.

WARSAW – The driver who crashed his truck into the Smokes For Less building yesterday, Oct. 16, doesn’t remember the crash. Around 9:20 a.m., Justin Raymer, 35, Warsaw, was driving his Dodge Ram southbound on North Parker Street in Warsaw. The first thing Raymer remembered from the crash was being on the ground outside his …read more.

WARSAW — “Do you know what you’ve done,” Warsaw City Attorney Michael L. Valentine sternly said to the city council after the vote. After three hours and 19 minutes of discussion, the Warsaw Common Council voted down Ordinance 2017-10-01: Wastewater Rate Changes — Revised with a 4-3 majority. “We have to do a whole new …read more.

SYRACUSE — Plans continue to move forward for the Syracuse-Webster Road Trail project, Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard Monday, Oct. 16. The trail will be less than a mile long and will start at Wawasee High School and end at Brook Pointe Inn. The trail will be on the west side of the road, mostly due …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Parks Department is hosting a Community Indoor Garage Sale at the Syracuse Community Center, North Long Drive, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Over 30 vendors will fill the gymnasium at this popular community indoor garage sale. Come look through a variety of items to find great deals. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business was once again slow at the monthly Claypool Town Council. Before the council approved their last month minutes, President Niki Miller read the town’s 2018 budget. The budget is as follows: Rainy Day Fund: $2,630 General Fund: $151,395 Roads and Streets: $14,000 Motor Vehicle Highway: $27,353 Cumulative Capital Improvements: $3,500 Total: $198, …read more.

SYRACUSE — During its “Experience Chautauqua Series” held from Sunday, Oct. 15, through Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Oakwood Resort, Syracuse, Chautauqua-Wawasee brought acclaimed Hoosier historical fiction author James Alexander Thom and his wife, Dark Rain, to speak. She is also a writer and respected elder of the Shawnee of Ohio. During the Monday morning presentation, …read more.

SYRACUSE —  Brad and Bruce Jackson will be joining forces once again in 2018. Their father, Tom Jackson, started in the construction business in 1972. Tom’s sons, Brad and Bruce, joined the business in their teens and took over the business in 2005 when their father retired. In 2007, Bruce decided to strike out on …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after a homeowner discovered a broken window and items stolen from her residence. The suspect had failed to remove all the items he touched and fingerprints were able to positively identify him. Allan Bryant Frye, 27, 2815 Glad St., Warsaw, is being charged with burglary, a level 4 …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters.  Join the club as a guest on any Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for the breakfast meeting at the Shrine Building in the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.  The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is the number one Optimist Club in the state of Indiana and number …read more.

WARSAW —  Warsaw’s Department of Public Works will be closing North Lake Street between Pike and Fort Wayne streets at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, for sewer line repairs.  Weather depending, Lake Street will reopen for traffic at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18.  

WARSAW — A notice of appeal has been filed with Kosciusko Circuit Court by counsel for Mark H. Soto. The notice was filed Friday, Oct. 13. Details of the appeal have not yet been filed with the Indiana Court of Appeals. The appeal is expected to focus on the defense’s motion to correct errors, which …read more.

WARSAW — The affidavit of probable cause from the overnight shooting on Oct. 16, has been filed. Jennifer Lynn Hollar, 35, 331 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, is being charged with criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon. Around 1 a.m., an officer with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a domestic battery with a gunshot wound. …read more.

WARSAW — Multiple general nuisance complaints were addressed during the Department of Code Enforcement’s hearing held today, Oct. 16. The first property addressed with multiple issues was 602 S. McClellan St., Warsaw, owned by Terrie and Dannie Davis. Dannie Davis attended the hearing. The property has had multiple abandoned vehicles, tires and tents permanently set …read more.

WARSAW — The area career centers understands the importance of education to most people and would like the chance to show what it is doing to promote non-traditional career opportunities with seven area high school’s female population. The Warsaw Area Career Center and the Wawasee Area Career and Technical Cooperative have co-sponsored the 15th annual …read more.

WARSAW — One of three teens found with heroin and marijuana back in July was sentenced today in Kosciusko County Circuit Court. Brian D. Adkins, 18, Winona Lake, pleaded guilty to dealing in marijuana, a class A misdemeanor. Charges of dealing in a narcotic, possession of a narcotic and possession of marijuana were dropped. According …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Have you ever had an idea for a new business? Grace College is hosting Lean Canvas and Idea Evaluation workshop 3 – 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. The workshop will teach participants how to evaluate ideas and make the adjustments needed for the …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after fleeing from an officer. When officers located the man a day later, he was discovered with drugs and fled from officers again. Timothy D. Freeman, 23, 346 E. Deerwood Court, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of a syringe, a …read more.

WARSAW —– Crosswinds, a non-profit organization that specializes in therapeutic counseling and coaching, is offering helpful and interactive seminars in Warsaw that cover a variety of mental health issues. One in four people in this country struggle with mental illness but only a third of them seek help,” according to Jacquie Downey, vice president of …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 1 a.m. this morning, Oct. 16, emergency responders were called to Park Avenue in Warsaw for a gunshot wound.  Police located a male victim in the kitchen with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Jennifer Hollar, 35, of Warsaw, was taken into custody and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail on …read more.

WARSAW — Around 9:20 a.m., today, Oct. 16, emergency responders were dispatched to a vehicle accident at Smokes For Less,  2421 E. Center St., Warsaw. A truck collided with the building and a parked vehicle. The building suffered from structural collapse due to the collision. The driver of the truck was transported from the scene with injuries. …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 8:05 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle accident on SR 15 and CR 200S in Warsaw. It was reported that three vehicles were involved in the accident. Lutheran EMS, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw Fire Department were on scene. It was reported that …read more.

WARSAW —  An improv comedy show will be performed at The Ballroom Gallery in downtown Warsaw at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20. The event will feature the newly formed Center Street Community Theatre improv team based in Warsaw.  Improv is a form of comedic theater in which participants perform unscripted scenes, such as in the …read more.

BOURBON — As part of their college and career guidance activities, all Triton Junior and Senior High School students visited an area post-high school educational facilities and area businesses during a school day.  On Oct. 11, eighth graders visited Ivy Tech in Warsaw and learned about their training programs. The goal was to help students become …read more.

DIY Storytime: Halloween Oct. 23 – 31 | During Library Hours | Adult Drop in during library hours to celebrate Halloween. Each day a Halloween picture book will be available to enjoy along with a project or activity that corresponds with that day’s theme. No registration necessary. Stranger Crafts Oct. 24 | 1 p.m. – …read more.

Story Time ContinuesBlack cats aren’t bad luck. Children ages 3-6 are invited to wear a costume during story time Oct. 25 and 26, where they will listen to stories, make a fun craft and enjoy delicious snacks. Story time is a great activity for children with and without a library card to introduce children to …read more.

WARSAW — OrthoPediatrics Corp. in Warsaw, an orthopedic company focused exclusively on providing a comprehensive product offering to the pediatric orthopedic market, announced today the pricing of its initial public offering of 4,000,000 shares of its common stock at public offering price of $13 per share. In addition, OrthoPediatrics has granted the underwriters a 30-day …read more.

NEW PARIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a new traffic signal is scheduled to be activated at the intersection of SR 15 and CR 46, (Market Street) in New Paris, beginning on or after Tuesday, Oct. 17, weather permitting. INDOT contractors plan to activate the signal sometime after 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Most volunteer job descriptions don’t include wading chest-deep through electro-charged water while catching fish by the dozens. But that’s exactly what The Watershed Foundation agreed to do when asked by the Fish Management District 1 of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife for a day of electrofishing …read more.

[weaver_youtube TyuGDCn5CFI rel=0]     SYRACUSE — It was the perfect day to enjoy the Syracuse Fall Harvest Festival at Lakeside Park. The park was filled with hundreds of people from all over the area, many of whom were families, enjoying the numerous activities and goods at various vendors. This was also the final day …read more.

By Katie Warrener WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library joins a thousand libraries around the world to celebrate the transformative power of play in lifelong learning. International Games Week is Oct. 29 to Nov. 4, and like many libraries across the country and around the world, the library offers programs for the whole family. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The annual A-Maz-Ing Haunted House in North Webster will open Friday, Oct. 13, with a new theme and decorations, at the North Webster Lions Fairgrounds, 410 W. Washington St., and be open every Friday and Saturday through the end of the month. This year come and get scared if you dare at …read more.

GOSHEN — Long before the idea of First Fridays in Warsaw and surrounding areas took hold, Goshen Municipal Airport began a Friday fly-in lunch for its pilots, students, employees and their families. In 2017 the event expanded to include other airports, and has bought a renewed spirit of camaraderie to an industry hard hit by …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — To celebrate the start of fall break for Wawasee schools, teens are invited to jubilate with games and snacks at North Webster Community Public Library at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20.  There will be a variety of board games to play and snacks to munch. All students in sixth grade and above …read more.

WARSAW — The leaves were on the ground, the smell of campfire filled the air and temperature was perfect sweatshirt weather. It was the perfect night for the Fall Family Fun night at Lucerne Park Friday night. Families around the area came out for a night of fun. Participants were able to check out various …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton community had a little fun Friday night as Pierceton Fire Department hosted its annual Fire Prevention Open House with a little bit of fun for everyone in Pierceton. Guests received a passport and stamps as they traveled around the stations. They started by receiving a plastic fire hat, the passport and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A Fort Wayne man refused to provide his identity and battered officers while being arrested for an active warrant. After detaining the man, officer discovered synthetic drugs and methamphetamine in his possession. Antonio Amah Brown, 22, 1206 Fairfield Ave., Apt. 3, Fort Wayne, is being charged with two counts of battery causing …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Redevelopment Commission wasted no time Thursday night, Oct. 12. The commission breezed through its increased approvals for both the Winona Lake beautification improvement project and the Winona trash receptacles at its meeting in Winona Lake Town Hall. After years of refusing to place trash bins around the area, the board …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Local pastors and ministry professionals gathered with faculty members from Grace College for a prayer walk Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center in Winona Lake. A prayer walk represents the active commitment of a person or group to pray for a neighborhood, community or specific place. According to Drew …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s Wastewater Utility will be doing video and cleaning of various sewer lines in and around the US 30 and Old Road 30 East area of Warsaw. Also, various areas of the downtown Warsaw will be worked on. Please take the wastewater employees safety into consideration while passing the workzones. Work will happen …read more.

WARSAW — In August 2016, Casey Whitehurst, 28, Bourbon, was arrested and charged for the battery of a disabled man. He was sentenced on that charge today, Oct. 12, in Kosciusko County Superior Court I. According to the affidavit of probable cause filed by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, on Aug. 28, 2016, an officer with the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Shakespeare at Grace, a week-long series of events at Grace College, will take place Oct. 18 – 21. The wide range of programs, including live theatre, lecture and discussion, are sure to inspire and develop appreciation for William Shakespeare’s renowned literature. Shakespeare at Grace is organized by professor of literature Dr. Lauren …read more.

WARSAW — Rarely does a forced resignation result in a room full of regret, but with former Commissioner Ron Truex’s, it was just that. Thursday night, Oct. 12, Kosciusko County Council voted unanimously “with regret” to accept Truex’s resignation at the Kosciusko County Court. Council member Joni Truex was the first to say “with regret” …read more.

WARSAW –  The Kosciusko Community YMCA would like to offer free admission to all the teachers in the community Oct. 23-29.  Both the Parkview Warsaw and the North Webster branches will be available.  Coming in as a guest on these days means you have access to everything a member would have access to including group exercise …read more.

Marty Jay Robbins WARSAW — An Albion man who took a vehicle at gunpoint within Kosciusko County was sentenced yesterday, Oct. 12, in Kosciusko Superior Court I. Marty Robbins, 48, Albion, was sentenced on a charge of robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 3 felony with an habitual offender enhancement, resulting from an …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Long-time Kosciusko County Commissioner Ron Truex has had to resign his position due to relocating his residency out of his elected district. “We are saddened by the news of Ron’s resignation,” said Mike Ragan, Kosciusko County Republican chairman. “As chairman of the Kosciusko County Republican Party, I join all Republicans in congratulating …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present Fall Family Fun, a free event for the entire family from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Oct. 13, in Lucerne Park on Pike lake. Everyone will enjoy live farm animals, hayrides, a live bat and educational display, library stories, crafts, a pumpkin carving …read more.

WARSAW — A man charged with a 2013 Christmas Eve assault was finally sentenced today, Oct. 12, in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge David Cates presiding. Quentin Keith Latham, 34, Warsaw, had previously pleaded guilty to aggravated battery, a class B felony. Latham’s attorney Scott Lennox stated before the court that the plea should …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Tyler Huffer, a resident of Plain Township and lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, has formally announced his candidacy and will be running in May’s Republican primary to secure the position of Plain Township Trustee. “The position of Plain Township Trustee has been unopposed for the past several years. It is time for a …read more.

Jeromie Bright WARSAW — A man accused of stabbing his mother with a grill fork was sentenced today, Oct. 12, in Kosciusko Superior Court I. Jeromie Lee Bright, 37, 804 N Mill St., Syracuse, was sentenced on a charge of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony. The charge stems from an …read more.

WARSAW — The Circle of Ivy is a philanthropic organization at Ivy Tech Community College to engage students, get involved with the community and engage campus leaders to be champions for women in philanthropy. The College has more than 300 members statewide and has raised more than $90,000 to help encourage student success. Women in the …read more.

MENTONE — Thirty seconds, that’s how long it takes a small flame to grow into an uncontrolled, major fire, according to Life Safety Services. That’s why this year safety prevention week was themed, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out.”  Firefighters visited Mentone’s first and second grade class for its annual fire prevention week on …read more.

WARSAW —  Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Heidi B. Bruner to Retail Banking Officer. In her new position, Bruner underwrites direct and indirect consumer loans. She has been with the bank for 10 years, most recently as a Retail Loan Specialist. Bruner has an associate’s degree in business management from …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The 2018 Silver Lake budget public hearing took place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, and was immediately followed by the regular town council meeting. Issues with parking violations were discussed at length. New parking lines have been painted at Rambler Park, which is located behind the old Lake Township school building. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Association of Indiana Counties announced that Kosciusko County Council Member Sue Ann Mitchell received the 2017 Outstanding County Council Member Award. The award recognized her contributions made to county government throughout her years of public service. Mitchell is currently serving as a Kosciusko County Council Member. She has served as the AIC’s …read more.

The following is a list of trick-or-treat times and Halloween events that Ink Free News has gathered from the community. To add an event to the list, please email all information to [email protected] ATWOOD The Atwood Fire Department will have the station open and be handing out goodies from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club is hosting a fish, chicken and tenderloin fry on Saturday, Oct. 14. Food will be available from 4 p.m. until all items are sold out. Side dishes and a bake sale hosted by South Pleasant Church will also be available. Food will be carry-out only located at …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board began its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9. The board reviewed the priority list put together in regards to the master plan of the parks department, commenting on what may need quicker attention and what could be pushed back. Priority listing was put together by consensus unless there …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Imagine being a child and having to attend school wearing clothes that are torn, several sizes too big, stained, no socks, or shoes either too big or so worn they are ready to fall apart. This happens every day in many schools, especially schools designated as Title 1. These are schools where a …read more.

INDIANA — In many states, drivers are all too familiar with deer crossing signs, but do they really know how close the danger may be? State Farm has released its annual deer claim study, which ranks states by the potential drivers had of hitting a large animal, including deer, elk and moose over a given …read more.

PIERCETON — A Pierceton man has been arrested after he slammed a female victim into a toilet. The victim had a concussion and porcelain embedded in her head. Christopher Wayne Burnworth, 36, 8280 E. US 30, Pierceton, is being charged with domestic battery causing serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony; domestic battery with a …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after he clocked out for a work break and never returned to work or his work release program. Nicholas Dee Dials, 32, 3216 S. Oak St., Warsaw, is being charged with failure to return to lawful detention, a level 6 felony. On Aug. 21, Dials was incarcerated in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Ron Truex, 67, Warsaw, will formally announce his resignation as a Kosciusko County commissioner on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Kosciusko County Council meeting. Due to a recent move, Truex is no longer a resident of the district he represents. Truex’s current home is west of the line separating the middle and southern …read more.

Grace College students assembled outside the dining hall to show support. (Photo provided by Lauren Rekeweg) WINONA LAKE — Within hours after a racial slur was found on a dorm room door, students at Grace College joined together to stand up against racism.  Before dinner on Monday, Oct. 10, students lined the entrance to the …read more.