“Whiskey’s for drinking and water’s for fighting,” quoted Mark Twain after a visit to California. In that day, California struggled with finding and maintaining fresh water resources. And Vince Griffin, the vice president of the environmental and energy policy of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, suggests planning should take place before a crisis-initiated scenario. Griffin …read more.

The former owner of an Elkhart music instrument company has died on Nov. 8 at the age of 82. Henkin used to own Gemeinhardt and C.G. Conn Instruments. Henkin was responsible for putting Elkhart on the map when it comes to music instrument manufacturing. The book Elkhart’s Brass Roots says Henkin purchased K. G. Gemeinhardt …read more.

The cost for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner including turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and all the usual trimmings increased slightly this year, according to an informal survey of grocery store prices conducted by Indiana Farm Bureau. The survey, which has been conducted annually in Indiana since 1993, indicated that the cost for this year’s feast for …read more.

Kosciusko County is now on track to be No. 5 in Indiana for the most number of methamphetamine labs this year. Indiana State Trooper Andy Cochran, who heads the ISP Meth Suppression Unit for District 24, credits law enforcement, fire officials and even medical personnel for being well trained in spotting potential meth labs. “That …read more.

A red Chevy pickup truck has been stopped just outside of Warsaw Community High School after a short police pursuit. A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy attempted to stop the driver of the truck near CR 100 South when the man sped up and initially refused to stop. Police were able to take the driver …read more.

The town of Syracuse has lifted a boil order that went into effect at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The boil order was necessary while construction of water mains took place. Contact the Syracuse Public Works Department with any questions at 574-457-3229.

All veterans and active-duty military personnel, and everyone in their vehicle, will be admitted free to DNR state parks, reservoir properties and state forests on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11. “This is our small way of saying thanks for the sacrifices these men and women have made and continue to make for our freedom,” said …read more.

Indiana House Democrats selected State Rep. Scott Pelath (Michigan City) as their leader for the 118th Indiana General Assembly on Thursday. Along with selecting Pelath as House Democratic Leader, caucus members chose State Rep. Linda Lawson, Hammond to serve as House Democratic Floor Leader and State Rep. Vanessa Summers, Indianapolis to continue as House Democratic …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Tuesday, Oct. 30, a burglary occurred from an address of 205 S. Graceland Ave. Claypool, where firearms were taken. On Oct. 30, an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the residence. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed the following items: …read more.

This is peak season for deer-related vehicle accidents and motorists should remember to drive defensively. “Nearly 50 percent of all vehicle accidents involving white-tailed deer occur between October and December, with November by far the worst month,” said Chad Stewart, deer research biologist for the DNR. The main reason for deer collisions is the seasonal …read more.

Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission discussed moving forward with plans for a piece of land in Milford, at Thursday’s meeting. The board discussed the progress of a 220-acre site in Milford being highly sought after for development. Dan Brown, KEDCo Infrastructure Committee chairman, and George Robertson, KEDC0 president, attended the meeting. Brown, who also serves on …read more.

Kosciusko County’s E911 service is not adequately funded under current state legislation, according to the Kosciusko County Council. After reviewing the Legislation that took effect July 1 of this year, both the county council and the county commissioners have found the legislation to be flawed. On July 1, the state took over funding to stabilize revenues, …read more.

The American Red Cross continues its relief operation to provide food, shelter, supplies and comfort to more and more people affected by Hurricane Sandy last week and the Nor-Easter that hit Wednesday night. To date, the Kosciusko, Elkhart, St. Joe, Porter and LaPorte chapters of the American Red Cross have deployed 47 volunteers, which is …read more.

Treasures for Troops and the First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County will be conducting the third annual “Stockings for Soldiers” drive beginning Nov. 19. This is an opportunity for the people throughout the community to send some holiday cheer to a deployed soldier for the upcoming Christmas season. Last year, with the help of many, 302 …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation celebrated its 2012 annual meeting today with more than 100 foundation friends at the Atwood Community Center. Foundation Executive Director, Suzie Light, welcomed everyone to the meeting and expressed the importance of the Atwood community to the Foundation’s history.  Light said that the Community Foundation received gifts designated for the community …read more.

Lt. Governor-elect Sue Ellspermann today announced Tonya Brothers-Bridge as her incoming chief of staff. Brothers-Bridge worked for 20 years in the financial services industry, serving as a senior-level executive. She started her own strategic marketing and consulting firm five years ago. Participating in the Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series prepared Brothers-Bridge to …read more.

“It is easy to recognize our veterans as active-duty service members who are very visible due to our ongoing operations overseas,” Dr. John Lippe, Lakeview Middle School principal told students. “However, the majority of veterans we honor today no longer actively serve wearing a military uniform. Many have gone on to become our teachers, police …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKUSBZ7LTdk]   Warsaw and Indiana State Police were called to the Economy Inn in Warsaw today where they located two one-pot methamphetamine labs and a handgun. Warsaw PD drug officers received an anonymous tip this morning referencing illegal drug activity at a local motel. The tipster also said there were subjects wanted on warrants …read more.

Buying a hunting license early is generally a wise idea, but it’s essential for those who have yet to buy a license and want to hunt upland game species such as pheasant, quail and rabbit this weekend. The portion of the DNR website dnr.IN.gov through which licenses are purchased will be down for emergency repair from …read more.

Warsaw Police have arrested two men they believe are associated with a break in to a home that was under construction. Justin Teel The reported break in at 2533 Nature View Drive in Harrison Ridge addition, Warsaw, was made on Oct. 16th, by the owner/builder of Stonehill Homes, based out of New Carlisle, Ind. The …read more.

Milford and land immediately north of it took up a considerable amount of the agenda of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission during its regular monthly meeting Wednesday. The Milford Redevelopment Commission wants to have a tract of land just north of CR 1300 North and east of Old SR 15 declared a tax increment …read more.

Syracuse-Turkey Creek Fire Department was called to Wawasee High School at about 7:15 a.m. this morning for a general fire alarm. Fire officials arriving on scene initially reported nothing was visible from the outside, but upon further investigation additional personnel and a ladder truck was called to the school. Fire crews were staging on the …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following statement was provided by Timothy Croy, Mentone Town Council president: “The Mentone Town Council was not made aware of the situation with Mr Deniston and will be investigating the situation.”) A tip provided to StaceyPageOnline.com has unveiled an indiscretion regarding a new reserve police officer in Mentone. On Monday night, Mentone …read more.

Approximately 80 NIPSCO workers, including 50 linemen from Warsaw and surrounding areas, traveled to New Jersey to assist in Hurricane Sandy power restoration. The crews started their journey Nov. 1 in Ohio after all power was restored in their Indiana territories. They are now in Augusta, N.J. The crews are assisting with efforts to restore …read more.

Students of the Warsaw Area Career Center were joined by the mayor of Warsaw and members of the Warsaw-Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce today in a ribbon cutting ceremony for Blue Apron. Blue Apron is a tapas style restaurant at the WACC operated by students of the advanced culinary arts program. Students work, operate and …read more.

A family of six has been displaced after a fire swept through their mobile home early this morning. Kim Komdeur of the Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross, says the family was in the process of moving and lost some furniture and all of their clothing. The Red Cross has assisted with clothing …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a tree stand accident that occurred around 6 p.m. Tuesday evening in Fulton County. William (Bill) F. Hundt, 69, from Bremen, was hunting from an elevated tree stand before falling nearly 16 feet to the ground. Hundt was unable to call for help due to the extent of his injuries. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Alcohol Beverage Commission renewed the liquor license for Oakwood Inn during a hearing held Thursday, Nov. 1. Oakwood’s liquor license, which was good for one year, was renewed by a subsidiary of Buckingham Co. The license will be held in escrow until the Parent family closes on the property. At that time, …read more.

Although results locally did not turn out in their favor, Kosciusko County Democrats still celebrated on election night. The victory party wasn’t just about support for candidates locally. “We’re watching the results come in and hopefully have good news across the nation,” said Terry Bartley, chairman of the Kosciusko County Democrats. “Even though we’re in …read more.

There will be no new faces serving on the Wawasee Community School Corp. Board of Trustees. Incumbents Mike Wilson, the current board president, and George Gilbert were re-elected Tuesday. Wilson (District 1) received the most votes of any of the five candidates running with 3, 214 total. Gilbert (District 2) was second with 2,700. Two …read more.

A former middle school teacher was back in court today to accept a plea for inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor. Tyler Baatz, 26, was arrested in August on felony charges of child seduction and sexual misconduct, Class D and Class B felonies respectively. Initially, Baatz pleaded not guilty to both counts, but in Kosciusko …read more.

A Kosciusko County man charged with stabbing another man in a Syracuse fight earlier this year was sentenced today to probation. Scott Koontz, 20, was arrested April 8 after police were called to a fight where Tyler Niles, 24, was stabbed in the neck. Niles suffered several stab wounds and was rushed to the hospital …read more.

A total of 49,210 registered voters – or 61.99 percent – voted in today’s General Election. Final voting results for all 69 Kosciusko County precincts: President Mitt Romney (R) – 22,553 Barack Obama (D) –  6,862 Gary Johnson (L) – 624 U.S. Senator Richard Mourdock (R) – 19,905 Joe Donnelly (D) – 8,236 Andrew Horning …read more.

Today, we exercise our right to vote. Over the next few days, we show thanks to those who served protecting that right. Various Veterans Day services will be held around the area. Here are a few events scheduled. All events are free and both the public and Veterans are welcome to attend: Lakeview Middle School …read more.

Crews from the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department have begun stringing lights in the park in preparation of the annual Christmas display. Crews are setting up electrical outlets, testing lights and hanging them on trees today in Central Park. The display features more than 200,000 lights, 28 lighted figurines and 6 lit displays. “New this …read more.

The town of Syracuse is issuing a boil order for Wednesday, Nov. 7. The boil order is necessary while construction of water mains takes place. Water service will be interrupted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then, beginning at 1 p.m., the boil order will be in affect for those in the area north of High …read more.

Warsaw’s efforts to reduce nuisance deer in the city limits is well underway again this year and, according to Jeff Grose, Warsaw Common Councilman and chairman of the Deer Task Force, so far 52 deer have been taken by trained hunters. That number is already ahead of last year’s total and this year’s program is …read more.

Kosciusko County Clerk Jason McSherry says at the end of absentee/early voting at noon yesterday, 3,550 votes had been cast. That was less than the 3,620 ballots that were cast in early voting in the 2008 General Election. Polls opened at 6 a.m. today across Indiana and will remain open until 6 p.m. StaceyPageOnline.com will …read more.

On Friday, the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety gave the initial approving vote for the purchase of new air packs and air cylinders for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. That vote, however, was contingent upon the approval of the Warsaw Common Council. Scott air packs This evening, in a brief regular meeting of the …read more.

Genealogy buffs and families can now look no further than the World Wide Web for persons buried right here in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery. With the assistance of the Kosciusko County Historical Society, Oakwood Cemetery has photographed and mapped 95 percent of its 70 acres and 18,000 graves. “We get calls from all over regarding their loved …read more.

Old Navy. Olive Garden. Red Lobster. Target. The word on the street is that these businesses are coming to Warsaw. If they are, they sure haven’t contacted Jeremy Skinner, Warsaw’s city planner. “A site planner for Logan’s Roadhouse inquired about 6 months ago,” said Skinner, “but no permits have been applied for, and that was …read more.

On Monday afternoon, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department released a surveillance image of a woman who was wanted for questioning in an investigation. Police were asking for the public’s help in identifying here. Just minutes after the photo was published here on StaceyPageOnline.com, readers began identifying the woman as Shelly M. Holley, 34, of Warsaw. Kosciusko …read more.

Warsaw city offices are expected to begin moving into the new city hall on Nov. 29-30. The announcement was made at today’s Warsaw Redevelopment Commission’s regular monthly meeting. City planner Jeremy Skinner provided an update on the renovations noting that the second floor is nearly completed with the exception of cabinetry. “The cabinet maker has …read more.

In observance of Veterans Day, the city of Warsaw will have all offices closed on Monday, Nov. 12. Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, Nov. 13. As a reminder, all trash needs to be out by 7 a.m., bagged and placed in a container no larger than 32 gallons with a tight …read more.

At approximately 10:35 a.m. Monday, Warsaw Police and Fire personnel were called to a personal injury accident in the eastbound lane of U.S. 30 at Center Street. Two vehicles were involved in the collision, including a black Jeep and a silver Town and Country minivan. According to a Warsaw Police accident report, Jordan Wadkins, 18, …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County and FamilyWize are proud to announce that their partnership has saved the people living and working in our county more than $237,000 on everyday prescription costs since February 2007. The free FamilyWize drug discount card is available to anyone living in Kosciusko County. “No one should be forced to …read more.

Many years ago, the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum was given aviation pioneer Larry Bell’s personal property from his Buffalo, N.Y., office/apartment. It consisted of awards, scale models, personal correspondence to and from U.S. Presidents, celebrities, and high ranking military officials of his era. His property also included files full of thousands of glass plates, …read more.

On election night, Tuesday, Nov. 6, local results will be posted on Stacey Page Online. We plan to provide all results as the polls close and precincts begin reporting at the Kosciusko County Justice Building. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Make sure you know where to vote. (See related …read more.

“As someone that’s watched you from, basically the inside out, I think you do an amazing job! I have always admired your tenacity and dedication to reporting the facts and presenting the whole story in a non-biased manor. Warsaw – and the surrounding areas – is very fortunate to have a reporter that puts forth …read more.

Ace In The Hole Films will be holding a red carpet premiere of its short film, The Destination, at the Goshen Theater in Goshen, Ind., this Thursday, Nov. 8. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. The premiere is a charity event to raise money for both Riley’s Children’s Hospital …read more.

Nearly 300 Red Cross Blood Drives were canceled on the east coast because of Hurricane Sandy. The American Red Cross is seeking blood and platelet donors to counterbalance the canceled blood drives by holding That region alone requires 900 donations daily to keep patients alive, according to Red Cross communications manager Marianne Spampinato. “Nearly 300 …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officer Cpl. Erick Bolt is investigating a firearm incident that happened in Cromwell and resulted in an injury to a North Webster man. At approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday, Stephen R. White, 70, was sighting in his 12 gauge shotgun using sabot slugs in a field located near 1910 South SR 5. White was preparing …read more.

Two firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory returned to much fanfare early Friday morning after assisting East Coast residents before and after Hurricane Sandy. Lt. Nate Iden and Battalion Chief Aaron Bolinger both worked in areas around Ventnor and Barneget, New Jersey. Batallion Chief Bolinger compared the storm to weather common to Indiana. “The storm …read more.

Juan Orduno, 26, of Warsaw, Ind., was sentenced by South Bend Northern District Judge Robert Miller Jr. 51 months in prison for felony charges dating back to 2007. Orduno was convicted on a felony charge of operating while intoxicated in 2006. One year later, he was charged with being in possession of ammunition, which is …read more.

The Warsaw Common Council will have the final vote on a $239,740 purchase for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, but the request was given the initial nod of approval by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety today. Fire chief Mike Brubaker is asking to purchase new air packs and air bottles for the department. …read more.

Reporter Deb Patterson was on the scene of a one-vehicle crash at 10080 Turkey Creek Dr., where one male subject was reportedly injured. At approximately 11:19 a.m., Patterson reported a car had driven through a fence and struck a utility pole. The male subject was unresponsive but breathing. Patterson said it appears the driver was …read more.

A Cromwell woman died early this morning when she struck a deer on U.S. 6 near Syracuse. Susana Meza, 36, was killed when her vehicle struck a deer, causing her to lose control of her vehicle. Meza ran off the south side of U.S. 6 and struck a ditch, resulting in the driver side door …read more.

Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers acted on a tip Thursday night and took two men into custody after locating a meth lab north of Warsaw. DTF officers, along with Warsaw city police officers, began the investigation last night at Green Acres Mobile Home Park. A DTF officer made contact with the residents and did confirm …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Oct. 5, a burglary to a residence was reported from an address of 5658 S. Lakeshore Dr. W., Warsaw. Between 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the residence. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed …read more.

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend, meaning you’ll get an extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. Make sure to turn back all clocks one hour. Daylight Saving Time has been used in the United States and even many European countries since World War I when it …read more.

The Milford Redevelopment Commission has officially adopted a resolution to begin the process of establishing a second Tax Increment Financing District, which will remain in place for the next 25 years. The area that will fall under the new TIF District is part of the former BRTB property on the northeast side of town. It …read more.

As StaceyPageOnline.com continues to grow in Kosciusko County, the staff is working hard to bring even more features to the ever growing website. Today, readers may have noticed a new feature on the Public Records page. On Tuesday, StaceyPageOnline.com was highly honored to be one of five finalists in the Editor & Publisher’s international EPPY™ …read more.

A public unveiling of two road signs honoring congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Milford resident Harry J. Michael will be part of a Veterans Day program at Milford School Nov. 12. Members of the community are invited to attend the 9 a.m. ceremony that plans to honor current and former members of the U.S. …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers have extended their Central Dispatch Center to a 24-hour operation in order to maintain radio contact with Conservation Officers across the state. Until now the Central Dispatch Center operated daily from 7 a.m. to midnight. The 24-hour operation began at midnight Oct. 29. Central Dispatch is located at Paynetown State Recreation Area …read more.

Students are assigned letter grades based on their performance in school and so are the schools. On Oct. 31, Indiana Department of Education officially released to the public the letter grades assigned to public schools statewide. Wawasee High School was assigned an A grade by IDOE. Grades are assigned to public high schools based on …read more.

An alert retailer called Warsaw Police on Oct. 5 to report a man in the store purchasing common items used in the production of methamphetamine. Later that same day, the man returned to the store and made another suspicious purchase, which ultimately led to his arrest. Police were able to confirm that Jason L. Finch, …read more.

Warsaw Police were called to the Super 8 Motel at about 3:16 a.m. Wednesday after three passengers in a cab failed to pay for their taxi ride. The result was the find of a methamphetamine lab. In the early morning hours of Halloween, officers were directed to Room 224 of the Super 8 Motel by …read more.

Those wanting to know how to help a Warsaw family who lost everything in a house fire yesterday have a couple of options in how they can offer support. Lincoln Elementary School, the family’s home school, is offering to collect financial donations or donations of gift cards for the family – including mom, dad, and five …read more.

By JOE BOALS Indiana’s Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock paid a visit to Warsaw this afternoon to meet with supporters. The spirited crowd of about 50 people packed into the Republican headquarters to listen to a confident Mourdock speak. “I’m absolutely convinced that unless we have Republicans running the Senate, the House and the White …read more.

A 23-year-old man complained of head and back pain after his vehicle rolled on CR 200 North in Warsaw. At 4:29 p.m. Leesburg Fire and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were called to CR 200 North just east of CR 100 East. Only the driver was in the vehicle when it went off the south side …read more.

One person was treated by Multi-Township EMS medics at the scene of a crash in Milford involving a car and a semi. According to reporter Deb Patterson who was on the scene, just before 4 p.m. a southbound car collided with a northbound semi on SR 15 at Higbee Street. Patterson says it appears the …read more.

The grades are in for area school corporations. The Indiana Department of Education released their report card for 2012 and some schools are seeing improvements, while others have declined. The most improved local corporation is Warsaw Community Schools. The corporation received an A grade for all of its schools this year. Compared to last year, …read more.

An alleged rape has landed a Warsaw man in jail, charged with forcing sexual intercourse on a female acquaintance and this is not the first time the man has been charged with a sex crime. Brian K. Knoop, 45, of 340 E. Levi Lee Rd., Warsaw, was taken into custody Tuesday night after an investigation …read more.

On Sept. 27, 2007, hundreds of Soldiers gathered in Arlington, Va., in front of the Army National Guard Readiness Center to witness the unveiling of the “Patriot Chopper,” the first of three bikes that were built by Orange County Choppers for the National Guard. The “Patriot Chopper” was the result of a collaborative effort between the …read more.

The Indiana Department of Education announced today that Warsaw Community Schools has received a letter grade of A as a corporation and that each of the 13 schools in the district has received an A for 2012. The Warsaw Board of School Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Craig J. Hintz congratulate all staff, students, parents and …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM6rB_585u4]   When we first met 4-year-old Sarah Landrigan on Sept. 17, we were introduced to a very special little girl with a very perplexing disease. (See related story) Sarah has Mitochondrial Disease, an illness that prevents her body from converting food and oxygen into energy efficiently. The disease also causes seizures, ketotic hypoglycemia, …read more.

An overheated heating unit caused the Lee Brothers Painting building on Winona Avenue to fill with smoke this morning, but fortunately there was no fire. With Warsaw Fire crews still on the scene of a house fire at Cook and Clark streets, Winona Lake Fire Department responded to 527 E. Winona Ave. at 10 a.m. …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Battalion Chief Rob Barker this evening said the cause of a devastating house fire in Warsaw this morning has now been narrowed down to the kitchen. “At this point, it’s looking like a cooking accident,” Barker tells StaceyPageOnline.com. The fire started in the kitchen near or at the stove. Fire personnel were …read more.

Here is everyone’s chance to have a wonderful Christmas season. All area residents have a shot at winning a portion of the $2,000 Christmas Bucks prizes. All that needs to be done is to enter the Christmas Bucks contest which begins today and runs until noon Saturday, Nov. 24. This event is sponsored by participating …read more.

This week’s First Friday event in downtown Warsaw is the third annual Hot Chili Nights theme and event organizers are still looking for participants. Looking to find the best chili in Warsaw, restaurants, individuals and organizations are being invited to take part in the chili cook-off, which will be part of First Friday that will …read more.

A Warsaw Police Officer escaped injury Tuesday afternoon when his squad car was hit by another vehicle. Initially, witnesses told StaceyPageOnline.com that the officer involved was Allen Danko and his K9 partner, Pako. According to a police accident report provided by Warsaw Police Department today, however, WPD Officer Jason Dobbins, 43, was the driver of the …read more.

Richard Mourdock, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, will be making a campaign stop at the Kosciusko Republican Headquarters, 215 E. Center St., Warsaw, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Randy Girod invites the public to stop by.  

One person was taken to the hospital after a crash that happened right at 5 p.m. in Milford. The crash occurred on Higbee Street (SR 15) and Section Street when, according to a witness, the driver of a blue SUV failed to notice a pick-up truck making a left turn from the southbound lane of …read more.

For the eighth and final year, Gov. Mitch Daniels and First Lady Cheri Daniels will host trick-or-treaters at the Governor’s residence from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Halloween night, Oct. 31. The governor and first lady will pass out assorted candy provided by five Indiana businesses. Donations include chocolate bars from DeBrand Fine Chocolates …read more.

World Compassion Network in Warsaw is working with churches out east to serve as a disaster relief center to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy. WCN is reporting that roads out east are still closed, power is out and communication with possible distribution centers is very difficult. Search and rescue efforts are also now underway, …read more.

Each year, Editor & Publisher magazine, which is the authoritative journal covering all aspects of the newspaper industry, honors the best media-affiliated websites across 31 diverse categories. Now in its 17th year, this international contest has broadened its scope to keep up with the ever-changing Internet industry. After four weeks of in-depth and thorough judging, the Editor & …read more.

The Indiana Court of Appeals heard oral arguments today in the appeal of a Cromwell teen convicted in 2010 for his role in a murder. Paul H. Gingerich, now 14, was just 12 years old when he was convicted for the 2010 shooting death of Philip Danner. Also convicted was Colt Lundy, Danner’s stepson. Lundy …read more.

History is not in Wawasee’s favor this Friday night. Going back to when this season’s senior class entered kindergarten in 2000, Wawasee has beaten Concord on the football field just twice in 16 tries, and not once since that magical 2004 season when the Warriors defeated Concord in the sectional on its way to its …read more.

Every hunter dreams of harvesting the perfect trophy deer, but few ever find one as unique as the one Brian Hamman of Culver brought down last year. About four years ago, Hamman was hunting when he spied what he thought was a whitetail buck. Though it caught his attention, he decided not to shoot it …read more.

Whether it started as a hoax or a threat, we’ll probably never know, but the result is that people with pit bulls and dogs that could be mistaken as such, are panicking over a text that has gone viral. A message declaring Oct. 31 as Kill a Pit Bull Day apparently began circulating in September …read more.

Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson expected to have a decision by now on a multi-million-dollar grain processing plant that’s eyeing land near Milford, but the company in question is keeping him and local residents guessing. The site northeast of Milford is one of two locations being looked at in-depth by an unnamed …read more.

By STACI YOUNG Chairwoman Ride+Walk Advisory Committee You may have heard of master plans being developed in a lot of different places. Master planning is important, and ranges from a 5-year plan for a single person, to a strategic plan for the United States Army. Warsaw and Winona Lake are completing a Bicycle and Pedestrian …read more.

A volunteer fireman was arrested early Sunday after allegedly battering two individuals in a private residence. According to information provided by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Tirean (Tyrene) Blair, 31, of Warsaw, entered the bedroom of a home at 5891 N. 300 W., Warsaw, at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday. The resident of the home, Norman …read more.

Motorists should use extreme caution when driving tonight as high winds are knocking down limbs and even trees. Just before 11 p.m., Kosciusko County Central Dispatch received a call about a tree that had been blown down on CR 400 North just east of CR 400 West. The tree was blocking both lanes of travel. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – In response to Hurricane Sandy and the overlapping winter storm expected to affect the East Coast and New England area, several Indiana emergency response assets, including elements with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) District Response Task Forces, have deployed to the region. On Saturday, Oct. 27, Indiana began receiving requests for …read more.

Warsaw Police and the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office have concluded their investigation into the Aug. 6 death of a toddler that happened at his babysitter’s home and have filed charges against the caregiver. Dana D. Shell, 43, 907 S. Union St., Warsaw, was arrested today and is charged with neglect of a dependent, a Class …read more.

On Saturday, I went skydiving for charity and am happy to announce nearly $2,000 was raised for the Combined Community Services Food Pantry. The money was collected largely online via a special link that was on StaceyPageOnline.com. The CCS Food Pantry still needs financial help to stock the shelves for what is being predicted to …read more.

A methamphetamine lab located at 2204 E. Market St. in Warsaw Sunday led to the arrest of one man, who was taken into custody in Atwood. Ryan Dean Winter, 37, address unknown, was arrested Sunday at a friend’s house in Atwood after police were called to the East Market Street address in Warsaw where the …read more.

Warsaw Police arrested three people early Saturday after bar fight at Susie’s Sand Bar. According to police, at about 1:33 a.m. Saturday, officers of the WPD and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to Susie’s Sand Bar, 1360 W. Center St., in reference to a large fight in progress. Upon arriving, officers located two injured parties. …read more.