The annual Tools For Schools giveaway through Combined Community Services began at 9 a.m. this morning and even before the doors opened, hundreds of people were in line. CCS Executive Director Steve Possell said some people came out as early as before 4:30 a.m. to get in line to receive their children’s school supplies for …read more.

The Wawasee school district is not exactly unfamiliar territory for Shawn Johnson. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1989 and has a sister living in Leesburg. Johnson was named assistant principal at Wawasee Middle School during a special meeting of the Wawasee school board late Tuesday afternoon in Syracuse. Johnson was chosen from among …read more.

Those who have lived in the Wawasee school district since the 1970s or later and who saw the Wawasee High School Marching Band perform will recall how large the band was and its positive area reputation, too. It was not uncommon for more than 100 high school students to be in the marching band and …read more.

“That’s a bunch of baloney. Totally preposterous!” said Ian Rolland, receiver for Oakwood when asked to comment on the Oakwood Property Owners Association’s assertions that he and Dr. Rex Parent wanted to restrict Oakwood property owners access to the Oakwood beach to a 30-foot space. Rolland explains one of the 2004 covenants the OPOA has …read more.

Ever have trouble finding which Kosciusko County beaches are closed due to high E. coli levels or wonder when they reopen? A new beach alert system will allow people to get this information immediately via website, email or text message. Kosciusko Lakes and Streams (KLAS), the Kosciusko County Health Department and K21 Health Foundation are …read more.

The following results are from water samples taken from each public beach in Kosciusko County. Each reading represents the most probable number of E. coli colonies per sample. Two samples are taken at each public beach. In order for a beach to be closed, both readings must exceed 235 colonies. These samples are taken each …read more.

Lifeguards at Center Lake Beach will be on duty on weekends only beginning Monday, Aug. 13. The Warsaw Parks Department says there will be no lifeguards on duty at Pike Lake Beach beginning Monday, Aug. 13. When no lifeguards are on duty, swimming is at your own risk. Weekend lifeguard hours will be from 11:30 …read more.

By RICK WILLIAMS OPOA President Since December 2011, the private owners in Oakwood Park, through the Oakwood Property Owners Association, have been working in earnest with the Oakwood Foundation’s court appointed receiver, Mr. Ian Rolland, to attempt to work out a compromise regarding the private owners’ lake access and green space rights that have been …read more.

A small gathering of interested residents met at the Doug and Carolyn Anderson home on Lake Wawasee to not only hear an update on the work of the Kosciusko Lakes and Streams program but to experience a part of the ecology of Lake Wawasee. The Andersons property has been in the family for over 100 years and is …read more.

The Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation is offering grants of up to $3,000 to homeowners for shoreline projects that improve water quality, improve shoreline habitat, reduce erosion, or reduce runoff. TWF plans to award 25 or more grants through the Healthy Shorelines Initiative in 2012-2014 to eligible projects such as stone re-facing of concrete seawalls, lake-friendly landscaping, …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 19 (South Main Street) in Nappanee, is scheduled to close at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, due to a block party and concert. The closure will be between Lincoln Street and Market Street. The detour is scheduled to be U.S. 6 (East Market Street) to CR 700W/CR …read more.

Budgets were the key topic of Monday night’s Warsaw Common Council meeting. Requests were presented by non-profit organizations for their 2013 budgets. The City-Council Athletic Complex is requesting $20,000, which reflects an $11,000 decrease over the 2012 budget. The Animal Welfare League, which was credited for working hard to raise donations, is requesting $16,500 from …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICy1ceYTny8] Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has now released the names of the couple involved in an apparent murder-suicide in Warsaw. Police say James Willis Kinzer, 47, and his wife, Jane Ellen Kinzer, 46, of Warsaw, left a 14-page suicide note and took their own lives early this morning. According to Kosciusko County Coroner John …read more.

Prior to her sentencing for a class C felony charge of sexual misconduct with a minor, Autumn Baldridge sobbed in the arms of her mother. “They’re gonna let me sit in here for a year,” she cried. But when Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer handed down the sentence, Baldridge’s demeanor changed. The …read more.

Peddling pills in Warsaw’s Central Park has led to felony charges and the possibility of up to 50 years in prison for an Atwood woman. Warsaw Police arrested Jody Lea Guiff O’Brien, 44, for dealing in a controlled substance at a Warsaw park on Monday, Aug. 6. A warrant was issued for O’Brien after undercover officers …read more.

Warsaw Police and the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate the death of a toddler that happened Monday afternoon at his babysitter’s home. At 1:39 p.m. yesterday, medics and police were called to the 900 block of South Union Street after receiving a 911 call of an unresponsive two-year-old boy. CPR was reportedly in …read more.

The annual Tools For Schools giveaway through Combined Community Services begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds. Each year, CCS offers the Tools for Schools program to give area families one day to come out and get all of their children’s necessary school supplies. Available supplies range from notebooks and pencils to …read more.

Jerry Nolin, co-owner of the Dairy Queen at 2304 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, wanted to do something for local children served by Riley Children’s Hospital, and he did just that. Nolin spent time camped out on the roof of his business to support a local fund that helps families who rely on the famed children’s …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – In his third appearance at the Indiana State Fair’s World’s Largest Male Hog Contest, Tickle Me Elmo III tipped the scales at 1,303 pounds, winning the competition by a margin of 343 pounds. Owner Cory Patton, 22, of Sellersburg, Ind., won the competition with Tickle Me Elmo in 2010, finished in second place …read more.

Though it was not on today’s agenda, the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission briefly discussed the Gatke building and what is being done to rid the city of the eyesore. At the last meeting of the WRC, Mark Dobson of the Warsaw-Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and Kellie Malcom of Malcom Associates, said an ad hoc committee has …read more.

Kosciusko County escaped the worst of Saturday night’s severe weather, although there was some reports of downed trees and flooding. Center Street near Boggs Industrial Park flooded for approximately 2 hours after the storm. On East Market Street, a tree fell across the road narrowly missing a woman who was in a vehicle. A large …read more.

A tip led police to an alleged methamphetamine dealer in Warsaw Sunday night, and in another case, which occurred, this morning another meth lab was closed down.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a deadly boat accident that happened Sunday afternoon on Lake Latonka at approximately 4:15 p.m. Conservation Officers investigating were told that the family of the victim, 61-year-old Roger Martin,  was pulling tubers on the lake when the incident occurred. The boat was turning around to pick up their tubers when Martin, …read more.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Mitt Romney attacked what he calls “an extraordinary series of policy failures” from President Barack Obama, but said Saturday that America is “poised to take off economically.” The Republican presidential contender briefly met with Indiana voters, seizing on the latest jobs report as evidence that his Democratic opponent’s economic policies aren’t …read more.

A lightning strike is believed to have sparked a fire at a home at 29 EMS T13 Lane, North Webster. Although no flames were visible, smoke was seen coming from the roof of the home over the garage area. According to county GIS records, the home is owned by Tony Blackburn. North Webster and Leesburg fire …read more.

A severe thunderstorm moving through Warsaw is causing flooding on Center Street and has downed a tree in the 1600 block of East Market Street. Warsaw Fire Department is on scene where a tree is blocking the street. The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana said a strong thunderstorm moved through the area and is …read more.

Play It Safe Family Safety Day has become one of Warsaw’s largest events and it’s slated to happen again this year on Saturday, Sept. 8. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Warsaw’s Central Park and Center Lake Pavilion, the safety oriented one-day festival is more than just a fun time – it’s an opportunity …read more.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A rare combination of pipeline and refinery problems has exacerbated already rising gas prices in the Great Lakes region, leading to surges of around 35 cents per gallon in just one week, officials said Friday. Michigan and Indiana’s statewide average price for a gallon of regular unleaded rose 34 cents during …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEmiNPUpDeg] The BIG Bike Ride for Kids Sake to benefit the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization came through Warsaw this morning on a mission. The 100-mile ride started at Brandt’s Harley Davidson in Wabash and traveled up SR 25 and through Warsaw, where the riders made a pit stop at The Bowling Alley on North …read more.

A call center to answer questions regarding influenza infection will open next week and will be operated by the Indiana State Department of Health. Beginning Monday, the call center will operate from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. The call center telephone number is (877) 826-0011. Five confirmed cases of variant influenza A …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana’s first human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Hamilton and Marion counties, state health officials announced today. Hoosiers are encouraged to take steps to protect themselves from West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases. In addition to the two human cases, mosquito groups in 44 counties have now tested positive for …read more.

The Warsaw Rifle & Pistol Club, 2141 N. CR 150 W., will host over 300 practical shooters when competitors from 15 states and Canada converge on the city Aug. 10-12 for the 2012 Indiana USPSA Section/State Championship Pistol Match. Practical Shooting is the most dynamic of the shooting sports and is often referred to as …read more.

A Goshen attorney has filed an appearance on behalf of Dr. Dane Miller in a civil case charging his former business partner in Winona Restoration Partners LLC of wrongfully obtaining real estate and mishandling financial information and documents. John Ulmer filed the appearance on July 31 in Kosciusko Superior Court 1. Ulmer joins the law team …read more.

A clerical error on the city’s behalf saved a Warsaw couple from a wastewater bill of over $9,000, but another Warsaw resident may not get as lucky. At the July 20 meeting of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety, Robert and Janet Shull were told they did not have to pay any of …read more.

Graffiti was found spray painted on three buildings of a Warsaw business Thursday morning and Warsaw Police Department’s gang investigator is working the case. Carl Weaver of Warsaw Engineering and Fabricating Inc., located at 2780 E. Durbin St., reported finding the graffiti early Thursday. According to WPD Public Information Officer Lt. Kip Shuter, black paint …read more.

Local Band Fair Fjola took first place in Thursday night’s Battle of the Bands competition in Fort Wayne. The band, made up of lead vocalist Sabastian Coria, who also plays rhythm guitar; Veronica Coria on mandolin, ukulele and backup vocals; guitarist Samy Coria; keyboardist and vocalist Eileen Coria Gillis; drummer Sam Gillis; and lead guitarist Tyler Reinholt …read more.

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Kenosha Beef International Ltd. is recalling nearly 19 tons of frozen bacon-cheeseburger patties because they may contain pieces of gasket material. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall Thursday on behalf of the Wisconsin company. The USDA says the products being recalled are 2-pound cartons containing six patties of Sam’s …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputies say a man failed to yield the right-of-way and caused a near head-on collision Thursday near Claypool. Shortly after 4 p.m., police say Herman Frauhiger Jr., 79, of Claypool, was eastbound on Hoppus Road when he pulled into the path of a pickup truck, driven by Matt Poe, 41, Claypool. …read more.

This year’s tournament to benefit the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund will be Friday, Sept. 7, at Stonehenge and teams are now being sought. The shotgun start tournament is open to the first 30 teams registering for 8 a.m. tee time and the first 30 for the 1 p.m. tee time. The cost is $500 per team for …read more.

Charles Christie, 56, of Warsaw, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital for treatment after his motorcycle was struck by a city vehicle. A medical transport team from South Bend witnessed the accident and the medics on board administered care to the patient until Multi-Township EMS arrived on scene. One of the South Bend medics told …read more.

Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton says he will file a warrant for Brad Lee Niles Jr., 25, who failed to appear for his sentencing. Niles, of North Webster, was to appear in Kosciusko Circuit Court before Judge Rex Reed at 10 a.m. today to be sentenced for two counts of felony forgery, two counts of …read more.

Dry conditions in the first half of 2012 have impacted much of the region. The hot and dry weather in June and July have only intensified on-going drought conditions across the area. Severe to extreme drought conditions are present across much of Northern Indiana, Southern Lower Michigan and Northwest Ohio, with drought conditions across most …read more.

Indiana State Police Marijuana Eradication Team Coordinator Trooper Brian Hoffman tells StaceyPageOnline.com today that, despite finding a substantial amount of marijuana near Milford, no arrest has yet been made. Hoffman says the ISP M.E.T. served a search warrant just before 9 a.m. Wednesday at a home on CR 800 North, Milford. The occupant of the …read more.

Events and committees topped the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board meeting today as members continued to lessen the burden on Executive Director Tammy Cotton. Cotton read over a list of her involvements before asking board members to take part in committees for certain events and functions of the chamber. One committee formed was for the …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools has released textbook fees for the 2012-13 school year. The rental fees have not changed much since last year. GRADE K: $112 (Same charge for full- and half-day kindergarten) GRADE 1: $155 GRADE 2: $152 GRADE 3: $171 GRADE 4: $172 GRADE 5: $177 GRADE 6: $176 For more information, download the …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools “Back to School Days” will take place on Monday, Aug. 6 from noon to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, August 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The office staff and computer lab will be available for those who have not previously registered online, for parents needing additional information for the 2012-2013 school …read more.

Not satisfied with a ruling that would have the former executive director of the Kosciusko Board of Realtors paying back only a fraction of what she stole, Prosecutor Dan Hampton says a hearing on the matter will be held in the near future. In Kosciusko County Superior Court II on June 20, Elizabeth Kennedy, 52, was …read more.

Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton is in the process of bringing an accelerant dog back to Kosciusko County. Former Warsaw Fire Department Fire Marshal Michael Wilson had the first and so far the only ATF trained and certified accelerant dog when he was with WFD. Bailey, a black Labrador, worked with WIlson from 2003 until …read more.

Traffic concerns in downtown Warsaw have long plagued everyone from business owners to employees to those who do business there. But in recent months, city officials have taken a hands-on approach to address the issues and begin to take the steps to ease the woes. The Warsaw Traffic Commission met this morning to review results …read more.

After well over a month, Fox Farm Road in Warsaw has re-opened today. Kevin Denlinger, systems coordinator for the city of Warsaw, announced the re-opening today upon the completion of paving. Fox Farm Road, between Lake Street (Old US 30) and County Road 150 West, was closed to through traffic on June 6 for the …read more.

A Silver Lake resident has proven himself as one of the best of the rodeo cowboys in his age group. Coleman Rude, the son of Thomas and Kathy Rude, was named Indiana state champion bull rider for 2012 at the Indiana High School Rodeo Association state finals earlier this summer. He went on to the …read more.

Activities are underway for the United Way of Kosciusko County 2012 Campaign. The goal for this year’s annual fund drive has been established at $2.18 million; it is simply a target for the campaign cabinet.  The involvement of existing partners and new participating businesses will make every attempt so the goal can be reached. This …read more.

The two at-large seats on the Wawasee Community School Corp. Board of Trustees are up for election in November. Filing began July 25 and will close at noon Friday, Aug. 24. These seats are currently held by Mike Wilson, District 1 (Tippecanoe Township), and George Gilbert, District 2 (Turkey Creek Township). Both have filed for re-election. Any resident within …read more.

The following results are from water samples taken from each public beach in Kosciusko County. Each reading represents the most probable number of E. coli colonies per sample. Two samples are taken at each public beach. In order for a beach to be closed, both readings must exceed 235 colonies. These samples are taken each …read more.

It would take too long to pay off, so the Wawasee Community School Corp. Board of Trustees voted not to have geothermal installed at Wawasee Middle School. The vote was taken during a special meeting of the school board late Tuesday afternoon in the Warrior Room at Wawasee High School. The board had been considering …read more.

A Ligonier woman is charged with bilking a popular festival and a business out of more than $136,000; money that she said she used to buy Longaberger baskets and alcohol. Tamara Deel, 42, appeared in a Noble County courtroom earlier this week to face the charges of C felony theft, C felony fraud on a …read more.

Police initially reported that a bomb was located at Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware in Columbia City Tuesday evening and they asked everyone to avoid the area. The initial call went out at about 2:45 p.m. Today, the event is still under investigation, but more information has been obtained. Now, authorities say they were initially called to …read more.

It’s the corporate world taking on – well, the corporate world in a full on game of Corporate Dodgeball. The United Way fundraising event is slated for Tuesday, Aug. 7, when 16 teams will take the floor in an effort to become the ultimate dodgeball champion. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Lakeview …read more.

While members of the Milford Town Council ponder Marshal Rich Miotto’s request that they give the town’s top local law enforcement official a take-home vehicle, StaceyPageOnline.com and The Mail-Journal are inviting residents to weigh in on the issue. All of the responses received will be forwarded to town council president Doug Ruch before the next …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is swearing in new patrol and corrections officers today and a local man is among them. Corrections Officer Patrick Morganthaler is a 1982 graduate of Wawasee High School and attended Vincennes University. He is one of five new officers being sworn in at 1:30 p.m. today in the Elkhart County …read more.

Following the biggest announcement of the regular meeting that the long-standing burn ban was lifted, Kosciusko County Commissioner learned today that, on Monday, the assessor’s office mailed out Form 11 notices, better known as reassessments. The reassessments are effective as of March 1. County Assessor Laurie Renier said Form 11’s were sent out for 52,339 parcels. …read more.

The burn ban that has been in effect in Kosciusko County since June 15 has finally been lifted. Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning ended the ban after the area finally received some much needed rain over the past week. All burn restrictions for trash, yard debris and even campfires are no longer in effect, however, …read more.

Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers and sheriff’s deputies made another drug arrest Monday following a recent investigation. Alfonso Ramos, 32, 1824 Sharon St., Warsaw, was arrested at his residence Monday night on drug warrants. Ramos was preliminarily charged with felony dealing marijuana as well as conspiracy to deal marijuana stemming from multiple marijuana purchases …read more.

(A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officer has reportedly located the girl as of this morning.) A local grandmother is asking for the public’s help in locating her missing 14-year-old granddaughter. Ruby Snyder tells StaceyPageOnline.com that her granddaughter, Jordan Hughes, was given permission on Sunday to go to Center Lake Park at about 7:15 p.m. It …read more.

A pursuit brought police officers from various agencies near Milford Monday night as they tried to find a vehicle that refused to stop for Warsaw City Police officers. One person was seriously hurt after being ejected from the vehicle during the pursuit, which began in Warsaw. According to officers on scene, Warsaw City Police Officers …read more.

The Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, in conjunction with the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, is teaming up to demonstrate surgical procedures and give presentations during the fair, which runs Aug. 3-19 in Indianapolis. For the 28th year, these two groups will demonstrate spay and neuter surgeries, to explain the importance of  spaying and neutering …read more.

On May 12, Winona Lake Police Officer Joe Bumbaugh watched his partner pass away and felt his world cave in. Hugo, his beloved, faithful partner in crime, died of complications from cancer. Less than 48 hours after losing Hugo, Bumbaugh told StaceyPageOnline.com, “I’m going to miss him. I don’t think people understand the bond between …read more.

Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in a crash that happened just west of CR 700 West on CR 400 North today. Shortly after 3 p.m. authorities received the call that a vehicle crashed into a utility pole and into a field. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies on scene say the two occupants …read more.

Fred Helfrich moved to Warsaw when he was a third-grader and only left briefly to live in Indianapolis after college. “It’s home,” Helfrich said of Warsaw. “I have no desire to live anywhere else.” In fact, Helfrich has lived in the area for over 50 years and recently got involved in making the Warsaw and …read more.

A domestic dispute leads to a substantial drug find by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies Sunday night. Travis James Johnson, 35, of Warsaw, was arrested when officers were called to a domestic disturbance occurring in a vehicle in the area of CR 200 North and Bell Drive, north of Warsaw. Deputy Jim Smith located the vehicle …read more.

A Mentone sobriety checkpoint conducted Friday night led to several violations, but two noteworthy arrests were also made. Officers from all over Kosciusko County converged in Mentone Friday evening to conduct one of several summertime DUI sobriety checkpoints to curb drunk driving, but it also unveiled two wanted individuals who were taken into custody. The …read more.

A Plymouth man landed in the Kosciusko County Jail Friday after an alleged incident of stalking. Warsaw Police say that at around 5:45 p.m. July 27, Siamuel A. Stemen, 27, 722 E. LaPorte St., Plymouth, deliberately violated a protective order by stalking and ramming his wife’s vehicle on East Market Street in Warsaw. Police say the …read more.

Trouble continues to mount for a Warsaw man already facing a felony battery charge for his role in a May 18 bar fight. Garrett Joe Swanson, 29, was supposed to appear in court last Thursday for a pre-trial conference hearing but instead, his attorney filed for a continuance. On Friday, Swanson was hit with six …read more.

The Kosciusko County Dive Team was called to Whitley County Saturday evening to help locate the body of a teenager believed to have drowned in Troy Cedar Lake. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is investigating the case. Officers were first called to Troy Cedar Lake in Whitley County at about 6:50 p.m. Saturday. A 15-year-old …read more.

A couple who had been enjoying a wedding reception ended their night in the hospital. According to Byron Conley, William Jenkins, 23, of Sidney, and Ashley Templeton, 30, of Warsaw, left the reception just for a short motorcycle ride when they collided with a deer. It happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 29. Initially, emergency …read more.

Friday night was a first for several band members that took to the Piere’s stage. It wasn’t that a bunch of rookies were playing their first gigs in front of a disinterested audience, but the curious in the Fort Wayne club got to see a little history unfold. Clint Lowery, Morgan Rose, Rek Mohr and …read more.

A semi struck a utility pole in Syracuse Friday evening knocking out power all along SR 13. According to reporter Rebekah Whirledge, who is on scene, NIPSCO crews are now repairing the problem. The semi struck a utility pole in front of Taco Bell. NIPSCO has not said how long the power will be out.

Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer today approved a purchase agreement between Oakwood Receiver Ian Rolland and Oakwood purchasers during a status hearing. The purchase agreement allows Dr. J. R. Parent and his sons two months to decide whether they want to proceed with the purchase and on what terms. Tom Yoder, attorney …read more.

Elkhart County authorities have determined that no foul play was involved in the Sunday death of a 27-year-old Wakarusa man. On Sunday, July 22, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department and the Elkhart County Coroner’s office began an investigation into the death of Bryan Kolski. Kolski was found deceased at the bottom of a stair case …read more.

The Indiana State Police and the Plymouth F.O.P. #195 will be conducting the 10th Annual Pack-a-Backpack at the Plymouth Wal-Mart, located on U.S. 30, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4. Police will be collecting school supplies such as glue, scissors, crayons, backpacks, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Cindy Hoye’s life has revolved around fairs since she was a child growing up just 10 minutes from the Indiana State Fairgrounds, but for the past year, that lifelong love has been tainted by tragedy. Now, the executive director of the Indiana State Fair Commission says she is trying to help the …read more.

CHICAGO – The Rinker Family Foundation of Syracuse, Ind., was presented the Patron Award by Shriners Hospitals for Children® for their generous program of philanthropy to the Shriners Hospital in Chicago. The award was recently presented to the family by Mark Niederpruem, administrator of the Chicago hospital, at an onsite ceremony. Shriners Hospitals for Children, …read more.

The number of children diagnosed with autism has risen 78 percent in the last decade. Based on a report by the Centers for Disease Control, in 2012, it was announced the incidence had climbed to 1 in 88 children. The Lakes Area Autism Network was established in January 2012 for the purpose of providing support …read more.

[youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0vzqVELrAE] The Department of Natural Resources has scheduled two special programs featuring supervised tours to the site at Salamonie Reservoir where Monument City once stood. The site of the former town has drawn recent attention after being exposed this summer due to low water levels in the reservoir caused by drought. DNR officials temporarily …read more.

The man charged with felony aggravated battery stemming from a May 18 bar fight was scheduled for a pretrial conference today in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1. But, like an initial hearing earlier, Garrett Joe Swanson did not appear in court. Swanson, 28, of Warsaw, is charged with a class B felony for allegedly punching …read more.

AUBURN, Ind. (AP) — A man sentenced to die 29 years ago for gunning down a northern Indiana town marshal is scheduled to be released from prison this weekend. The Star of Auburn reports 47-year-old William Spranger is due to be released from the Plainfield Correctional Facility on Sunday. He had been sentenced to die for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An updated federal report shows that Indiana’s drought continues to worsen with nearly one-fifth of the state now in the grips of an “exceptional” drought. Thursday’s updated U.S. Drought Monitor map shows that despite rainfall in the past week about 19 percent of Indiana is experiencing an exceptional drought, which is the …read more.

For the second time in less than a month an attempted kidnapping has been reported in Kosciusko County. On Sunday, July 21, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Ben Sanders was called to Wizard of Oz Way in Cromwell. The complainant, a 32-year-old woman, reported an attempted assault and kidnapping of a juvenile had occurred the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating a series of thefts that have been occurring over the last two weeks around area lakes. Money, electronics and other items have been reported stolen from vehicles left unlocked and parked outside in the overnight hours. KCSD Public Information Officer Sgt. Chad Hill said in every instance the vehicles …read more.

The results of Union Pacific’s Great Big Rollin’ Railroad Video Remake Contest were announced Tuesday in Omaha, Neb., and the results mean a local man will pursue his dream to become a character animator in Hollywood. Brock Boyts, formerly of Syracuse, and his wife, Nellie, were named the grand prize winners of the Union Pacific 150th …read more.

The K21 Health Foundation has awarded Kosciusko Lakes and Streams $200,000 to be used toward lake and stream research in Kosciusko County, focusing on blue-green algae. “Lakes and streams are vital to the community. We want to acknowledge how important water is to the health of residents in Kosciusko County. We’re thrilled to renew our …read more.

The Syracuse Park Foundation received positive updates regarding the Syracuse Youth Athletic Complex and the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail System during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent and executive director of the foundation, provided a brief slide show highlighting the progress at the athletic complex over the past year. In the last month, …read more.

An overheated motor caused smoke to fill the library of Syracuse Elementary School Tuesday night, but fortunately there was no damage. Wawasee Community School Corp. Superintendent Tom Edington tells StaceyPageOnline.com that a motor on an air handling unit overheated “but worked exactly how it was supposed to.” Edington said that the motor is designed to …read more.

Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is pleased to announce national recognition for the voter education portal “Who Are Your Elected Officials?” The one-of-a-kind tool is being showcased at an IT conference in San Diego by its developer, 39°north. Hoosiers can find out who is representing them from the federal government down to the township …read more.

The following results are from water samples taken from each public beach in Kosciusko County. Each reading represents the most probable number of E. coli colonies per sample. In order for a public beach to be closed, both readings must exceed 235 colonies before a public beach is closed. These samples are taken each Monday …read more.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — AT&T announced today the expansion of its mobile Internet network along I-80 in northeast Indiana — extending service from parts of Elkhart County to areas in Steuben County. The wireless network upgrade extends access for advanced mobile services, devices and feature-rich audio and video content to customers who travel, live or …read more.

A lack of quorum resulted in three cases being tabled at Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting last Thursday night. There were three petitions for variances on the agenda. Dan List and Larry Coplen were the only board members present. Out of the five members, there must be three members to conduct business. Pitka Club …read more.

At what appeared to be the final stages of Grace College’s severance with prison education in the state of Indiana, the school has opted to inherit Ivy Tech Community College’s role in managing the Department of Correction’s GED program. John Teevan, former director of the Prison Extension Program at Grace and current director of the …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com has listened to what our readers are saying and we are pleased to add a classifieds section to the website. Nowhere else will you find more affordable ways to reach so many people and spend so little money to get your message out. Sure, you could list your sale items, property and even jobs …read more.

Due to no advertised public hearings and no other business deemed urgent enough to discuss, the August regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission was canceled. It had been scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, in the county courthouse, Warsaw. Canceling APC meetings due to no new business is rare. Matt …read more.