The effects of Hurricane Sandy will be as far reaching as Chicago and northern Indiana will feel the impact starting tomorrow. A tropical system, or its remnants that become “extratropical,” can have a massive radius of influence on the weather pattern, according to the National Weather Service. Additionally, the NWS notes that because of the …read more.

Multi-Township EMS has sent two ambulance crews to New Jersey to assist with evacuations for Hurricane Sandy. Indiana Department of Homeland Security requested that each of the 10 IDHS districts supply at least five ambulances/ District two is comprised of Kosciusko, Elkhart, St. Joseph, Marshall, Fulton, Stark and Pulaski counties. MTEMS has sent two ambulances …read more.

Eleven Red Cross volunteers from Kosciusko, Elkhart and St. Joe counties left Saturday for the East Coast, preparing to help open shelters, serve meals and manage operations where Hurrican Sandy is expected to make landfall tomorrow night. Early this morning, the storm remained on track to become what some weather centers are predicting to be …read more.

One person was reportedly trapped inside a vehicle following a 3 a.m. crash in the 3800 block of Bowser Road, Syracuse. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department information, Kevin R. Anderson, 29, of Leesburg, was westbound on Bowser Road and apparently crossed the center line. When he attempted to correct the vehicle, he began sliding …read more.

(Photos by Carl Lauster) Warsaw’s downtown Spooktacular event was held this evening and drew quite a cast of characters. From hatchlings to dinosaurs, the annual trick-or-treating function is a time for young and old to dress up and come downtown for Halloween fun. Last year, about 1,000 children and adults attended, taking part in costume …read more.

I’m happy to announce that approximately a dozen people have agreed to make the grand jump with me tomorrow! As you know, I’m skydiving for the first time in my life – and surely the last – on Saturday morning. The purpose of the jump is to raise money and awareness for the Combined Community …read more.

By JOE BOALS Kosciusko County residents braved the wind and chilly temperatures Friday afternoon to show support for their nominee for state governor, Republican Mike Pence. His visit to Warsaw was the third stop today as part of his Big Red Truck Tour to visit with supporters. Pence spoke to the crowd of approximately 120 …read more.

Making room in your closet can actually help a Hoosier veteran this fall. Ancilla College is co-sponsoring a Suits for Vets drive for veterans near Plymouth. “According to state employment figures, one third of veterans – ages 24 to 46 – are unemployed. Many of those vets need help preparing for interviews and they often lack business-friendly …read more.

A Goshen man was sentenced to 6 years in prison and 5 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. Stephen Sachs, 52, was sentenced this week by U.S. Northern District Court Judge Robert Miller Jr. According to documents filed by the government, law enforcement obtained a search warrant for Sachs’ home …read more.

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Traffic in both north and southbound lanes of SR 15 were backed up for about 30 minutes following a crash that happened just north of CR 350 North in Warsaw. Just after noon today, Nichole L. Caudill, 25, was operating a 2004 Ford Escape southbound on SR 15 when she collided with the rear end …read more.

A Pierceton church pastor was jailed early this morning on a criminal warrant for sexual misconduct with a minor. Robert Haywood, 77, of South Washington Street, Warsaw, was arrested at his home on a warrant for alleging inappropriate and illegal sexual acts with a 14-year- old mentally and physically handicapped girl. The charges resulted from …read more.

A Mentone teen was charged with possession of methamphetamine but four other juveniles were released to their parents with no charges pending. At about 9:28 p.m. Thursday, Warsaw Police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that had a headlight out. The 1999 black Toyota Corolla was stopped on West Lake Street in Warsaw. During the traffic …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Between Sept. 1 and Oct. 5, Cole Realty service reported the theft of several air conditioning units at four different homes up for foreclosure. Also, an employee at Dekko Industries on Backwater Road in North Webster, reported two industrial …read more.

Warsaw Police detectives have completed an investigation involving a Warsaw man causing unwanted sexual activity with an acquaintance. Fred Christian, 53, of Warsaw, was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail early this morning after a criminal warrant was issued. According to Warsaw Police, the sexual allegation was first reported in September by a 51-year-old woman. The …read more.

Trick-or-Treat Times Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Burket— 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Claypool— 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mentone ― 5:30 p.m. to …read more.

Mike Pence, Republican nominee for Indiana governor, will be holding an old-fashioned campaign rally on the grounds of the Kosciusko County Courthouse at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. The public is invited to attend this opportunity to meet Pence. In the event of bad weather, the event will be held at the Kosciusko Republican Headquarters, …read more.

Two people were arrested by gunpoint in two separate incidents by a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputy. In the first incident, which occurred at 9:44 p.m. Saturday night, officer Brad Kellar attempted to stop a 1979 Ford Mustang on CR 850 East at CR 200 North. Kellar activated lights and siren, but the driver of the …read more.

Multiple incidents near Warsaw land several in jail related to methamphetamine. At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Warsaw Police observed a silver minivan traveling east on Winona Avenue with the rear hatch open and no visible license plate. A traffic stop was initiated on Wooster Road and the driver and multiple passengers were contacted. …read more.

Starting a business is no easy task, but a risk taken in 1957 and the continued effort to give back to the community has made the Grossnickles successful. Paul Grossnickle and sons Steve and Bruce were honored by State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki Wednesday evening with the presentation of the third annual Spike Award. “With the attach on the …read more.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett and the Indiana Department of Education today announced the creation of the Office of Parent and Community Engagement to increase statewide outreach among parents, guardians and community members on key education issues. P.A.C.E. is committed to providing all parents, guardians and community members accurate, relevant information on …read more.

The final debate is set for Thursday for the three gubernatorial candidates. Republican Mike Pence, Democrat John Gregg and Libertarian Rupert Boneham will square off at DePauw University. Ken Owen, executive director of media relations at the school, is scheduled to moderate the event. This will be the last Indiana Debate Commission-sanctioned face-off for all …read more.

Two Warsaw Police officers and a Multi-Township EMS advanced medic are under fire and at least two of those men are facing charges. On Monday, Kevin Charles Smith Sr., 52, of Warsaw, was arrested by Warsaw Police Officer Jon Rice for operating while intoxicated. When arrested at 6:30 p.m., Smith was wearing his MTEMS employee …read more.

A member of Warsaw Community School’s support staff was jailed today on sexual charges after Warsaw Police detectives investigated a complaint of inappropriate recording of underage girls at Warsaw Community High School. Last week, two 16-year-old girls and one 17-year-old girl complained to school staff that they were being photographed or videotaped from a cell …read more.

Kosciusko County Treasurer Sue Ann Mitchell reminds taxpayers that Kosciusko County’s second property tax installment is due Nov. 13. This is an unusual year in that property taxes are not due on Nov. 10 because that falls on Saturday and the following Monday, Nov. 12, government offices are closed in honor of Veterans Day making the due date Nov. …read more.

There has been some goulish construction going on in Crosson Mill Park lately. Syracuse Park Department staff have been hard at work constructing the Thrill at Crosson Mill, which will be open 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Syracuse Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson explained the annual haunted house has been moved …read more.

The city of Warsaw and town of Winona Lake will host a second public meeting for the development of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan on Thursday, Oct. 25. The meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Winona Lake Senior Center, 1590 Park Ave. The meeting will provide an opportunity …read more.

Chad Jonsson, Syracuse Park superintendent and executive director of the Syracuse Park Foundation, provided an update on the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex during the Syracuse Park Foundation’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Jonsson told the foundation board the athletic complex will cost between $350,000 and $400,000 when complete. While a majority of the work is …read more.

A Community Meth Workshop was held this evening in Warsaw where members of the Indiana State Police lab team showed about 60 people in attendance what they deal with when fighting the drug war on methamphetamine. Officers showed members of the public, which included about a dozen Grace College students, some of the tools they …read more.

A federal appeals court ruled in the legal challenge to an Indiana statute that would end Medicaid funding to abortion providers. On Oct. 23, the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago agreed with the lower court that had blocked enforcement of the Indiana law, House Enrolled Act 1210. The federal appeals court today …read more.

Eighth grade language arts students of Wawasee Middle School studying the Holocaust heard a different perspective concerning one of history’s darkest eras. Many familiar with the Holocaust are aware the Nazis targeted the Jewish, anyone not thought of as belonging to the Aryan race and political enemies. But not often talked about is Jehovah’s Witnesses …read more.

A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy is credited for locating a missing cancer patient from Indianapolis along U.S. 30 Monday. KCSD Deputy Chris Francis responded to an 11:38 a.m. call regarding a male subject who was parked on the side of U.S. 30 near County Road 350 West. The caller noted the man appeared to be …read more.

Connie Ratcliff runs a free pet site on Facebook to help alleviate overcrowded shelters. Free Pets to Good Homes gives people another avenue to go to instead of dropping their animals off at the shelters to be adopted out or even euthanized. “I started this site in January 2012, and in just 9 months we have …read more.

Kosciusko Area Bus Service’s new general manager was announced at this morning’s county commissioners meeting. Vickie Lootens was named the head of the county’s bus transportation system. Lootens has been employed with Cardinal Services, which operates KABS, for the past seven years. “It’s an honor and a privilege to serve Kosciusko County,” said Lootens, who …read more.

A Syracuse woman and two young children escaped serious injury when their SUV went off of the road and rolled into a ditch. Emergency responders were called at about 12:15 p.m. to CR 100 East and CR 1300 North near Milford. Katrina Brennaman, 23, was westbound on 1300 North in her Chevrolet Trail Blazer when she lost control. …read more.

Milford Police Department has arrested a local man on preliminary charges of felony child molesting. Kent Adam Flannery, 31, of Milford, allegedly admitted his involvement in the crime. Milford Town Marshal Rich Miotto said his department began an investigation into alleged accounts of a possible child that had been molested by a family member on …read more.

A Leesburg woman was arrested Saturday night when police were called to her home regarding an underage drinking party. Melissa Ellen Davidson, 45, of 30 EMS T6 Ln., Leesburg, was charged with contributing to the delinquency of minors under the age of 18. According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 11 p.m. Oct. …read more.

In Warsaw, Market Street from Bronson to Colfax streets will be closed all day today. No traffic or emergency traffic will be permitted. In Whitley county, avoid CR 200 North one-half mile west of SR 109. The road is completed closed due to road work at least both today and tomorrow.

At the Board of School Trustees meeting for the Warsaw Community School Corporation, there was a hushed sense of urgency Monday evening. It seemed a number of people wanted to be home in time to watch the final presidential debate. Everything on the school board’s agenda was accomplished in a timely fashion. Nick McLaughlin and …read more.

Four Syracuse residents were hurt in a crash near U.S. 6 just before 8 a.m. this morning. According to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Kassidy Schafstall, 18, was airlifted after the crash. Police say she pulled from a private drive on SR 13 just south of U.S. 6 and into the path of a northbound 2006 …read more.

A car crash on CR 1350 North near CR 750 West occurred at about 2:40 p.m. this afternoon near Nappanee. An off duty Indiana State Police trooper was the first on scene and initially reported there were three patients  with critical injuries. According to reporter Deb Patterson who was on  the scene however, it appeared the …read more.

A Milford woman who disregarded a stop sign at a railroad crossing and was struck by a train has died. Carolyn Handy, 77, of Catherine Street, passed away this afternoon at Parkview Regional Hospital where she was taken following the 2:09 p.m. crash. Handy suffered head and internal injuries when her truck was hit by …read more.

Two candidates are running for Kosciusko County Treasurer’s office for the 2012 term. The candidates were asked to submit a biography and answer the question “what you do hope to accomlish during your term?” Incumbent Sue Ann Mitchell is seeking her second term as treasurer and is a member of the Republican party. Sarah McKinley …read more.

A former middle school teacher accused of inappropriate sexual relations with a student has been set to appear in court for a plea hearing. Tyler J. Baatz, 26, of Warsaw, was represented in Kosciusko County Superior Court I today by Fort Wayne attorney J. Michael Loomis this morning. During a pre-trial conference, Judge Duane Huffer …read more.

Get a bird’s-eye view of what it’s like for law enforcement to raid a methamphetamine lab. See a lab team in full protective gear do a cleanup and explain the process, and get the latest meth lab statistics for Kosciusko County. A Community Meth Workshop is planned for tomorrow night in Warsaw’s Center Lake Pavilion. …read more.

Kosciusko County was ceded by chiefs of the Miami nation, Papakeechie and Wawasee, on Oct. 27, 1832. Kosciusko County was officially established on Feb. 7, 1835. The county was named after the Polish general Thaddeus Kościuszko who served in the Revolutionary War, and worked alongside George Washington with the idea of creating the United States Military …read more.

Don’t let Saturday’s weather forecast stop you from having some fun and coming out to help a great cause. Coming up on Oct. 27, myself and so far approximatey 7 other people have agreed to take the plunge from 13,000 feet to benefit Combined Community Services Food Pantry. While it appears that Saturday’s weather will …read more.

The Warsaw Community Education Association hosted another opportunity to meet the Warsaw Community School Board candidates on Thursday at Lincoln Elementary School in Winona Lake. The candidates are Christie Gale, incumbent representative for District 4, running against Randy Polston; M. Curt Herman, running unopposed for District 3; and Jay M. Bumgartner, running unopposed for District …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The number of fungal meningitis cases linked to injections of a recalled back pain medication has risen to 37 in Indiana. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported two additional cases when it updated its website Saturday. Two Indiana patients have died. The Indiana State Department of Health has released no …read more.

(UPDATE: Diane Catron reports that her father was located near SR 15 and U.S. 6 shortly after 2 a.m. unharmed.) The family of an elderly Warsaw man suffering from Alzheimer’s is in need of the public’s help to find him and bring him home quickly and safely. Diane Catron says she and her husband went …read more.

Four vehicles were involved in a crash on SR 15 at CR 250 North in Warsaw just before 9:30 p.m. Friday. According to scanner traffic, two people sustained head trauma. One of the drivers also reportedly attempted to leave the scene. A Warsaw Police report, made available Monday morning, noted Adam J. Snyder, 35, of …read more.

The Wawasee Community Educator’s Association is hosting a “Meet the Candidates Night” on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The public forum to introduce school board candidates will be held in the Wawasee Middle School lecture room beginning at 7 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. School Board candidates will be answering a series of questions that …read more.

(UPDATE: Just minutes after posting this, the owner of the turkeys came and claimed them.) Judy Van Meter has been enjoying the company of some unusual guests all day, but she’s curious as to where they came from. Van Meter lives east of North Webster near Wilmot and says about two dozen turkeys have been …read more.

Emergency personnel and Samaritan air ambulance responded to an accident on U.S. 30 and CR 900 East near Pierceton at approximately 3:52 p.m. today. Ronda K. Harris, 37, Pierceton, was extracted by the Pierceton Fire Department from her vehicle and airlifted to Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, in serious condition with head injuries. Witnesses say she …read more.

The Grace College Student Veteran’s Organization is excited to partner with Metzger Outdoors, ML Motorsports, Wish For Our Heroes and KCV Cycling in hosting Nocturnal III: The Mission. This year’s races, which will be held during the afternoon and evening of Oct. 27 in Winona Lake will  include a road vs. trail bike race, which …read more.

Inmate visitation at the Elkhart County Correctional facility will be down on October 22-23 due to technical difficulties with the video visitation systems. The temporary restriction on inmate visitation will be for both days and will be looked at again on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Indiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 8.2 percent in September, down from 8.3 percent in August. This marks the first decline in the rate since April. Indiana also recorded its first increase in the labor force in seven months, signaling more Hoosiers may be encouraged by strong job growth throughout the year and are …read more.

The Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety this morning approved another change order for renovations at the new city hall building, but even with the additional expenditures, the city says the project remains under budget. Change Order 11 was approved today totaling $8,624. The biggest cost – $5.847 – is for a third flood …read more.

By this point, Dr. Elliot Engel needs no introduction at Kosciusko Literacy Services’ annual presentation. For his 11th appearance, on Oct. 18 at the Taharaa Room at Noa Noa Wood Grill and Sushi Bar in Warsaw, Dr. Engel presented on “The History and Mystery of Wine.” KLS provides literacy programs for the community, including tutors …read more.

The sole petition on the agenda was approved as presented at Thursday night’s Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. Jerry Deturk’s petition for a variance to allow a commercial addition (a roof) to be constructed at 4.9 feet from the right of way, to allow a canopy on the east side at 2 feet from …read more.

Emma Edmonds, who is also known as Sarah Emma Edmonds or Edmondson and even Frank Thompson, shared her experience as a soldier and a spy during the Civil War at the Kosciusko County Historical Society’s 47th annual banquet. The banquet was held Thursday evening at the Old Train Depot, Pierceton. Edmonds, portrayed by professional storyteller Carol …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces telephone utility work will restrict SR 19 shoulders on both sides of the Elkhart County road – between CR 44 and CR 42, which is approximately 2 miles south of Wakarusa. The restrictions will begin at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19, and are expected to remain that way until Wednesday, Oct. …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com is Kosciusko County’s Number 1 source for breaking news and information, and now, we are offering a way for you, the reader, to become involved. To the right of every page, you will see a new See It? Report It! link. I realize I can’t be everywhere at once, so this is your opportunity to …read more.

I am now less than 9 days from performing a feat that I hope to never do again: skydive! But it’s all in the name of charity. This crazy plan began as somewhat of a challenge by some friends. Today, it has become a fundraiser that is earning money to help feed our less fortunate …read more.

Failing to show up for his initial court hearing, a warrant was issued once again for the arrest of Francisco J. Gonzalez. But just minutes later, the judge recalled it. Gonzalez, 24, of Warsaw, was scheduled to appear at 1 p.m. today in Kosciusko County Superior Court III on two charges involving drunk driving that …read more.

Officials who administer adult education or alternative education programs, all K-12 schools and school districts can now find funding resources from public and private foundations, corporations, family trusts, and state and federal sources in a grant directory with more than 3,000 records. Schoolhouse Partners LLC has published the 10th edition of Funding Sources for K-12 …read more.

Any club or organization interested in conducting fishing tournaments on Lake Wawasee or Sylvan Lake are encouraged to have a representative attend a meeting that will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. The meeting will be at the Indiana Conservation Officer’s District 1 Headquarters located at 9822 N. Turkey Creek Rd., along the …read more.

Shane Lee Senter, 37, was in court today for a preliminary hearing on criminal charges of confinement and strangulation. Senter was arrested Friday, Oct. 12, after a woman called police to report her neighbor, Tamara Wood, 306 S. Smith St., Leesburg, was being held against her will by her boyfriend, identified as Senter. When deputies …read more.

In support of the public safety with our citizens who live, work and play in Kosciusko County, the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office is in support of the following press release, as we celebrate the upcoming holiday of Halloween, we encourage everyone to enjoy the event, but to enjoy it safely!  Here are some safety reminders …read more.

Several law enforcement agencies from both Kosciusko and Elkhart counties worked together Wednesday on a drug warrant blitz and took 13 people into custody. Officers from the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force, along with officers from Syracuse, North Webster, Milford, and Elkhart City Drug Task Force converged on a number of locations to serve active …read more.

A number of citizens appeared at Milford Town Council for public input regarding water bills Monday. With an abnormally high water bill, former Bio Waste Processing owners Ned and Barb Schueller chose to bring in an expert to assist with the issue. According to Joe Dock, representative and mediator for the Schuellers, the flow meter, …read more.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters marked its 40th anniversary with a re-opening of a facility in Kosciusko County. A ribbon cutting celebration was held at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the North Park Professional Building, 1603 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. The offices will be located in the lower level of the building. Helping to celebrate the opening were board members, ambassadors, …read more.

Five candidates are seeking two at-large positions for Wawasee School Board. StaceyPageOnline.com asked each of the candidates to provide some basic information about themselves and respond to three questions. All but one candidate, District 2 incumbent George Gilbert, responded. Gilbert said he did not receive the questions in time. District 1 incumbent Michael “Mike” Wilson …read more.

Mike Reed, town attorney for Syracuse, took care of the first order of business at Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting by swearing in Neil Likens and Michael Bumbaugh as new police officers. The council then got down to business by approving the 2013 budget. The total budget is $3,332,796 with a total property tax …read more.

Four weeks ago, Leesburg residents were mailed a survey from the United States Postal Service seeking input on the realignment of local post office hours. Today, the public had an opportunity to ask questions about the changes. Tangela Bush, manager of Post Office Operations, conducted a public meeting at Leesburg Town Hall this afternoon which …read more.

  Maple Leaf Farms made the second of five $10,000 pledged donations to the Leesburg Lions Club to benefit the Leesburg Summer Recreational League. The Leesburg Lions Club leases the company’s recreational fields each year on behalf of the LSRL and manages a fund established with donations by the company to ensure the future of …read more.

Bill Musser, member of the Turkey Creek Township Fire Territory Executive Board, asked chief Mickey Scott about the number of EMS calls in Scott’s report during the board’s regular monthly meeting Thursday evening. Scott reported in September there were 91 EMS calls. Musser pointed out that was at least three calls per day. Scott said …read more.

A Warsaw woman was sentenced to the Indiana Department of Corrections today when Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer revoked her probation. Amber Wirsing, 19, was first arrested in December 2010 in connection with strong-armed robberies of people in their homes. Wirsing and Tracey D. Russell, 21, of Florida, are accused of kicking …read more.

The latest court hearing regarding the sale of Oakwood took place mainly in the chambers of Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer Monday afternoon. Ian Rolland, receiver for Oakwood; his attorney, Tom Yoder; Rob Daniels, attorney for the Oakwood Property Owners Association; Mike Reed, attorney for the town of Syracuse; and a representative …read more.

A crash involving a semi and a box truck claimed the life of a Bay City, Mich., man Wednesday morning in Columbia City. According to the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, the crash happened at 9:03 a.m. when one semi was stopped on U.S. 30 at CR 300 East near Columbia City and was rear-ended by …read more.

Hoosier voters can now submit questions to the Indiana Debate Commission for consideration to be asked of candidates in the governor’s race and U.S. Senate race. As many as 2,500 free seats will be available at venues across the state of Indiana that have agreed to donate their facilities. Indiana voters are invited to submit …read more.

Dr. Craig J. Hintz, superintendent of Warsaw Community School Corporation, has been selected State Superintendent of the Year for 2013 by the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents “At a time when school districts across the state are wrestling with declining resources and increased expectations, under Dr. Hintz’s leadership Warsaw Community School Corporation is flourishing …read more.

Trick-or-Treat Times Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.* Mentone ― 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.* North Webster ― …read more.

Even though the North Webster town council had reiterated its attorney Jack Birch’s opinion that the removal of the stump in a town right-of-way was no conern of the council’s one way or the other, the issue returned to the table. Adjacent property owner Worth Packer came to have the issue clarified about the property …read more.

A Leesburg couple was among those seriously hurt in a head-on crash in Michigan Monday. According to the South Haven Tribune, the crash happened in front of South Haven City Hall at about 8:20 p.m. The Tribune reports a medical condition may have led to the collision. The Leesburg couple, who has not yet been …read more.

Fire fighters battled a barn full of hay and straw that caught fire late Monday afternoon. The fire rekindled today. (Photo by Jay B. Moore) Warsaw Fire Department was called back out to 657 E. 300 S. this evening where a barn fire has rekindled. The fire was reported just after 5 p.m. Monday and …read more.

On Oct. 12, StaceyPageOnline.com first told readers of a scam targeting voters in at least Kosciusko County. (See full story here) Today, the U.S. Justice Department has released information pertaining to voter fraud, intimidation and interference. The Justice Department provided the following information about its efforts, through the Civil Rights and Criminal Divisions, to ensure that …read more.

A large gas leak in downtown Warsaw Monday inconvenienced some motorists and temporarily shut down one business, but Warsaw Fire Chief Mike Brubaker today tells StaceyPageOnline.com that further evacuations were not necessary. The gas leak was found at about 11:30 a.m. on Main Street near Lake Street. Main Street was closed from Lake to Buffalo …read more.

Navy Petty Officer Third Class Monica Fisher, daughter of Mary and Ronald Fisher, Milford, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on Oct. 5, as a result of her quick actions. Mary explains her daughter had been working as a ground controller at the time of the incident. Fisher, who had been handling …read more.

Five people are vying for three county council at-large seats. Republican incumbents Robert (Bob) Sanders (R) and Larry Teghtmeyer (R) are vying for the seats against Democrats Joshua Bartman and Lee Ann Brown and Republican Jonathan Fussle. Meet The Candidates Robert Sanders has been a Kosciusko County resident since 1979. He is the president and …read more.

The upcoming General Election features one race for a seat on the Warsaw Community Schools board of trustees. The ballot includes unopposed candidates M. Curt Hermann, who is seeking the District 3 seat, and Jay M. Bumgartner in District 6. The District 4 race includes incumbent Christie Gale and opponent Randy Polston. StaceyPageOnline.com asked the …read more.

The city of Warsaw and the town of Winona Lake are working together to develop a strategy to increase awareness and safety of a new bicycle and pedestrian trail system. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, a second public meeting for the development of the Warsaw + Winona Lake Bicycle and Pedestrian …read more.

Applications are being accepted by any registered Democrat in good standing residing in VanBuren Township to fill the vacancy on that township’s advisory board. The Democrat party will hold a caucus election at 10 a.m. Oct. 27, in the Milford Town Clerk’s office, Main Street, Milford. The vacancy was created by the resignation of Bill Troup on July 28, …read more.

The October meeting of the Whitko School Board got underway Monday evening with Student of the Month presentations. Receiving awards were Saira Macias of Pierceton Elementary School, Mackenzie Day of South Whitley Elementary School, Trae Arnold of Whiko Middle School and Jocelyn Krull of Whitko High School. Whitko Superintendent Steve Clason gave a report on the …read more.

Thelma Scott of EMS D23 Lane, Syracuse, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital early this morning for treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning and her Life Alert system is credited with saving her life. Milford Fire Department was called around 3 a.m. Tuesday for what was initially a smoke investigation. The department was advised the call came …read more.

The October Whitko School Board meeting began at 7 p.m. Monday with a “Meet the School Board Candidates” event. Superintendent Steve Clason began by explaining that candidates must be residents of the district they represent, although they function as at-large representatives and every voter in the school district can vote for all the seats, not …read more.

Felix Baumgartner’s live-streamed death-defying leap from the brinks of space is being billed as part scientific experiment and part daredevil reality show and most importantly, a historical accomplishment. On Sunday, Baumgartner leapt from a balloon capsule more than 24 miles above the Earth’s surface. Not only did he complete the world’s highest jump, he shattered …read more.

North Webster’s Jerry Rhodes has been selected as a 2012 winner of the AARP Indiana Community Leadership Award. It recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their local communities through their volunteerism and service. Rhodes’ years of dedication to the North Webster Community Center and Senior Primelife Enrichment Center secured him the award. “It …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDKmhkoUDB0] At least eight fire departments responded to 657 E. 300 S., Warsaw, where a barn, estimated to be about 40 feet by 50 feet, caught fire. The fire was reported just after 5 p.m. Tim Taylor rents the barn from Wade Frauhiger and tells StaceyPageOnline.com that he had a minimum of $30,000 in hay …read more.

Herbert Kuhn American Legion Post 253 of North Webster is celebrating its 25th year at the post’s present location on SR 13 this month. The current building, that once housed the M & M Restaurant, began operations in late June 1987. Post 253 proudly bills itself as “The Biggest Little Post in Indiana.” When Post …read more.