An off-duty Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy and Leesburg fireman is credited with saving the life of a Warsaw man who said he set a fire to kill himself. Michael Wilson of the Leesburg Fire Department, tells StaceyPageOnline.com that at around 11:13 p.m. Sunday an Illinois resident called Kosciusko County Central Dispatch to report a …read more.

Warsaw Fire personnel have a section of Main Street in downtown Warsaw blocked off while a gas leak is being repaired. The leak is in the area between Lake and Buffalo streets. According to Warsaw Fire Chief Mike Brubaker, a fiber optic line must be located before NIPSCO can attempt to dig to repair the …read more.

A welare check in Leesburg led to the arrest of a man now charged with criminal confinement and strangulation. Shane Lee Senter, 37, of 9508 E. King Arthur Tr., Cromwell, was taken into custody when officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 300 block of Smith Street in Leesburg Friday night to check …read more.

Warsaw Police Officers were busy Saturday night with a number of drug-related arrests on the east side of the city. The arrests, involving six individuals, occurred between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. and happened at Walgreens, Bennigan’s and at the Days Inn. Warsaw Police Department’s Public Information Officer Lt. Kip Shuter says, although the department …read more.

By LT. KIP SHUTER Warsaw Police Department Warsaw Traffic Commission Distracted driving – what does that term mean to you? Most of our minds would go to cell phones and texting while driving, but distracted driving goes far beyond the infamous cell phone. Distracted driving means anything that takes your thoughts and actions away from …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department today has a completed accident report concerning a breaking news event we told you about Sunday night. At about 8:27 p.m. Sunday, LifeMed and Silver Lake Fire personnel were dispatched to the 1200 block of West SR 14 near CR 100 West where a pickup truck reportedly crashed into a tree. …read more.

A Warsaw man was being sought at his last known address in the Eastgate Apartments complex just before 4 p.m. today after he walked away from the Whitley County Jail. Marcus M. Green, 31, 530 Clinic Ct., Warsaw, was last seen by Whitley County authorities at 2 p.m. today leaving the Whitley County Jail and getting …read more.

The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a special weather statement for some areas of Kosciusko County. A strong thunderstorm moving northeast from 9 miles south of Winona Lake, is moving at 40 mph and carrying with it heavy rains, hail up to a one half-inch in diameter and winds up to 58 …read more.

What started as a call of a suspicious person led Noble County authorities to a car crash involving two North Webster residents. At about 3:45 a.m., Noble County Sheriff’s Department deputies were summoned to a home in the 5100 block of West 100 South where the homeowner reported a suspicious woman sitting inside a car …read more.

Two teens were arrested early Sunday after they fled police on ATVs and caused thousands of dollars in damages to Stonehenge Golf Course and other private properties. Winona Lake Police Officers were called to Stonehenge Country Club early this morning to investigate a claim of ATVs driving on the golf course. Additional Officers from Warsaw …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyORglBuJFQ] On Aug. 25, the Elite Frogs parachute display team, comprised of U.S. Navy SEALs, parachuted over Lake Wawasee in Syracuse. On that day, Ron Baumgartner, president of The Papers Inc. and StaceyPageOnline.com, did a tandem skydive with the team, which was part of a fundraising event for the Wawasee Navy SEAL Foundation Inc. On Saturday, Oct. …read more.

Grab a jacket and hold on to your hats! The National Weather Service Office in Syracuse has issued a wind advisory for Sunday. Sustained winds of 15 mph to 30 mph are expected from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday with gusts to 45 mph by the afternoon. Unsecured objects may be easily picked up …read more.

The Syracuse Fall Harvest Festival combined with the Artisans and Farmers Market this morning to offer special fall activities. Today also marked the final Artisans and Farmers Market for the year. Held at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill, today’s festival featured apple cider making on an antique cider press, pumpkin decorating, food vendors and more. …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICzamYXiziQ] The judge’s award for the 1st Annual Fireman’s Chili Cook Off went to Winona Lake Fire Department’s Dave Yotter and Gerald Ross for their 5 Bean Chili. The competition was held this morning during the Kosciusko County Farmers Market in downtown Warsaw. Four departments took part in the chili cook off including Burket, …read more.

The St. Regis Club will serve as the venue for a public town hall forum on Thursday, Oct. 18, when the Kosciusko County Young Democrats host Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg. The public town hall forum will begin at noon and will focus on issues facing Hoosiers. The public is invited to attend. The St. …read more.

Two men traveling on mopeds near Papakeechie Lake violated traffic laws and found themselves behind bars on drug charges. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy Brad Kellar was patrolling the Papakeechie Lake area near Syracuse at about 2:24 a.m. Thursday when he observed the men, later identified as Jason Michael Thorn 28, of North Webster, and Gary …read more.

The first of two debates between candidates for U.S. Senate will take place Oct. 15 in Indianapolis. The Indiana Debate Commission event will feature Republican Richard Mourdock, Democrat Joe Donnelly and Libertarian Andrew Horning. E.W. Scripps Co. Newspapers’ Chief Content Officer Mizell Stewart III will be the moderator. The trio are vying to replace Republican …read more.

Alicia Hite, 27, of Plymouth, Ind., was sentenced in South Bend District Federal Court this week for her role in a drug operation. Hite, a defendant in the case U.S. v. Beard et al., was sentenced by District Judge Jon DeGuilio to 108 months imprisonment and 4 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to the felony …read more.

Kosciusko County officials are investigating the death of an 18-year-old male who was discovered by his mother today at their Cromwell home. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Syracuse EMS and fire personnel, were called at about 12:07 p.m. today to 9672 E. Excalibur Place. Shawn Michael Leins, 18, was found unconscious by his mother. …read more.

Fraudulent phone calls are targeting a handful of voters in Kosciusko County and the results could change a political race. Kosciusko County Democratic Chairman Terry Bartley tells Stacey Page that he has received calls from three registered Democratic voters who, in the past, have cast absentee ballots. According to Bartley, those individuals were told they …read more.

After 10 months of review and discussion, the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Executive Board sent plans for renovating Syracuse Fire Station No. 1 back to the drawing board during its regular monthly meeting Thursday night. Discussion on the plan lasted over an hour. Board member Brad Jackson presented a plan for a one story renovation …read more.

STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Dave Wolkins (R-Winona Lake) was named Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology at the academy’s Annual Meeting and Scientific Seminar. The Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology President, Andrew Tharp, MD, was there to present the award. “Rep. Wolkins is respected not only for his concern for and actions …read more.

The Silver Lake High School Class of 1966 was the last to ever graduate from the school. Among the 26 students on graduation day was Alan “Skip” Mumford, who, 46 years later, decided to create a memorial to all of the students who went through Silver Lake High School. Mumford, who still lives in Silver …read more.

Sherry (Sherri) Faye Shell Sherri Faye Shell appeared in court this morning to be arraigned on felony charges that she abused two young children, said to be a 6-year-old boy and 7-year-old girl. During her hearing, Shell, 35, told Kosciusko Superior Court II Judge James Jarrette that her name is actually spelled Sherri, not Sherry, …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Aug. 18, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a missing person and is asking for your help in locating a missing female. Aurora Shoemaker, 18, was last seen on Thursday, Aug. 16, in Suburban Acres Mobile …read more.

Syracuse Police Department has lost two of its officers within the last week. Neil Likens, a former reserve officer, has been added to the department on a full-time basis to fill one of the voids. One position still remains open following the resignation of two officers. Justin “Tug” Curtis, who has been with the department almost seven years, left …read more.

Employees of the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau will be held to a 2 percent salary increase in 2013, despite a recommendation for a 3.35 percent increase. Kosciusko County Councilman Jim Moyer raised the issue during the council’s regular meeting when Jo Paczkowski, treasurer of the Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission presented …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces U.S. 6 lane restrictions are scheduled to begin Friday near SR 15 in Elkhart County. Work is slated to being in the morning on U.S. 6 over the Kiefer Ditch, which is located between CR 25 and CR 127, approximately 2 miles east of SR 15. Traffic will be intermittently …read more.

Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and former Congressman Lee Hamilton, co-chairs of the Indiana Bicentennial Commission, unveiled the new Indiana Bicentennial license plate today at the Indiana Historical Society. Beginning Dec. 27, the plate will be the standard plate option for all Indiana passenger vehicles. The Bicentennial plate will replace the current blue background “Torch” plate …read more.

Sherry (Sherri) Faye Shell The woman charged with abusing two young children will appear in court Friday morning for her initial hearing. Sherry (Sherri) Faye Shell, 35, of 866 Pine Mills Rd., Warsaw, is still behind bars today facing two felony charges after she allegedly admitted to a Warsaw Police detective that she used “excessive force” …read more.

As I sort through my emails and Facebook messages today, I find – much to my comfort – that I will not be jumping from a plane alone. And alone I mean, other than the guy I’ll be strapped to! Thus far, 7 people have told me they plan to be at the Goshen Airport …read more.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters is adding an office in Kosciusko County. Big Brothers/Big Sisters will hold an open house and press conference at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at their newest location in Kosciusko County located at 1603 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. In addition to holding a press conference to discuss the future of Big Brothers …read more.

  An accident on U.S. 30 East in Warsaw was reported at approximately 9 a.m. this morning and involved three vehicle. Passerby Thomas Michael snapped this photo and sent it to StaceyPageOnline.com As of 2:30 p.m., no information on injuries or how the crash happened was available.

A woman with an extensive history of drug abuse and addiction was sentenced today to one year in the Kosciusko County Jail. Crystal Shafer, 38, 3876 N. SR 15, Warsaw, was arrested in April on a charge of possession of a legend drug. In a plea agreement, she agreed to a lesser charge of possession of …read more.

A candidate seeking a seat on the Warsaw School Board prompted a mass email noting school policy that clearly states passing out campaign materials on school property is prohibited. In an email sent to Jefferson Elementary School staff and parents, it was noted that Warsaw Community Schools board member Christie Gale had campaign materials – …read more.

The Kosciusko County Farmers Market will be sponsoring the First Annual Firemen’s Chili Cook Off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday in downtown Warsaw. The Chili Cook Off will be a competition between Kosciusko County fire departments and individual firemen. The proceeds of the People’s Choice Award will be donated to a selected …read more.

NIPSCO is forecasting slightly lower gas bills this winter if usage remains the same as a year ago, but the utility company is also projecting higher usage due to colder temperatures. Northern Indiana Public Service Co. forecasts its typical gas customer will save about $2 for the same amount of gas they used last year. Over …read more.

The National Family Partnership has begun its 27 annual Red Ribbon Week. The week, which runs from Oct. 23 to Oct. 31, is the nation’s largest drug prevention campaign in the country. It began in 1985, after the murder of Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Enrique Camarena brought parents, youth and teachers together to raise …read more.

The Indiana Office of Tourism Development is reminding the public to vote now for the best places to see fall foliage and the best places for pie in Indiana. Voting for the Top in “Best of” fall foliage destinations and pies ends Oct. 12 at VisitIndianaFall.com. Winners will be announced Oct. 16. “In my travels …read more.

The Indiana State Police recently held its annual awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis. The ceremony honored and recognized individuals from around the state for their dedication to service, bravery and devotion to the department and the citizens of Indiana. Those honored were presented awards in categories for Meritorious Service, Life Awards, Trooper of the …read more.

Voting locations for the Nov. 6 general election have been established and announced by Kosciusko County Auditor Marsha McSherry. The locations are designated by the county commissioners. Local voters will be voting at the following locations: Clay Township All precincts, 1st and 2nd, will vote at Claypool Lion’s building, 205 W. Calhoun St., Claypool Etna Township Heritage …read more.

The Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. The second reading of the 2013 township budget was conducted. No taxpayers were present to question the reading, and no objections were raised after advertising the budget in The Mail-Journal twice, according to township trustee Barb Griffith. The 2013 general budget stands …read more.

The gubernatorial candidates are set to begin a series of debates this evening. Republican Mike Pence, Democrat John Gregg and Libertarian Rupert Boneham will square off in Zionsville, Ind., with two more events planned by the Indiana Debate Commission later this month. The commission says up to 1,200 could be in attendance in Zionsville, but …read more.

Indiana is the third state to start a new program that allows anyone with a valid, long-term order of protection (12 months or more) for domestic violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault, to request a card that summarizes the order’s most important details. The Hope Card Program was made possible by a collaborative effort of the …read more.

The Winona Lake Town Board met Tuesday night and a big decision was up for discussion: the purchase of a new ladder truck for the Winona Lake Fire Department. The ladder truck the department has now is a 1985 model and needs a new ladder, at the cost of about $100,000. A new truck with …read more.

The Mail-Journal recently asked state and U.S. Congressional candidates to submit a brief biography and answer one question: “What is the most important issue facing the officeholder this term and why?” The answers from those who responded are compiled below: United States Representative – 2nd District Indiana: Brendan Mullen, Democrat: No response. Joseph Wayne Ruiz, …read more.

Absentee voting is underway in Kosciusko County and it seems to be shaping up to be a banner year. On Monday, the first day of absentee voting, 112 ballots were cast. By day’s end today, Kosciusko County Clerk Jason McSherry said there were an additional 168 votes. “Absentee voting is up about 500 percent compared …read more.

Faced with a choice of having an old farm barn on family property demolished or repaired, Dan Sullivan and his sister, Jill Lesh, decided to have it restored. An Amish crew from Hastings Roofing and Construction near Milford, Ind. – specializing in restoring old barns – has been working to restore the barn on CR …read more.

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved an exception to allow an auto sales and salvage yard business for Russell Egolf in Leesburg during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Warsaw. Egolf petitioned for the business on property zoned Industrial II on the west side of SR 15, north of CR 600N. Dan Richard, area …read more.

A mother has admitted to using “excessive force” in disciplining her children which resulted in their injuries. Sherry (Sherri) Faye Shell, 35, of 866 Pine Mills Rd., Warsaw, was first questioned by Warsaw Police Detective Lee Ann Roby on Aug. 29 after the detective was called to Jefferson Elementary School by school officials. At that …read more.

Hunting season is now underway and, with that in mind, the potential exists that some deer and small game hunters may come across trash left behind by those who have manufactured methamphetamine. The Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Section wants to remind citizens that this trash may contain chemicals that are toxic, flammable, corrosive and …read more.

A Syracuse man was honored as Veteran of the Month at this morning’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. Charles Garner is a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II. He entered the military in 1942, went to Fort Harrison in 1943, and left the United States for England in 1944. In June of 1944, …read more.

What was initiated as a call regarding a possible prowler today has officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigating a stabbing. Deputies were called to 6019 S. 600 W., Claypool, at 12:57 a.m. Sunday. When they arrived they found 25-year-old Coty Allan Prater, of Claypool, laying on the porch of the residence with multiple stab …read more.

A warrant service near Pierceton late Monday night provided some tense moments for neighbors in the Regency Pointe Estates Mobile Home Park late Monday night. At approximately 9:30 p.m., Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies were contacted by Whitley County Sheriff’s deputies to help assist in the execution of an active arrest warrant for Jeremiah Smith. Sheriff’s deputies …read more.

The Leesburg Town Board approved the 2013 budget during Monday night’s regular monthly meeting, but the big topic of the meeting was an alley vacation request. The Freedom Express gas station is in the process of acquiring the vacant Farmer’s State Bank Building to the south of the station. The intent is to demolish both …read more.

One man was taken by ambulance after crashing his moped into what appeared to be a parked SUV on Market Street. The crash happened just after 8 p.m. Monday in the 2000 block of East Market Street, Warsaw. The driver of the moped, Richard E. Lowe, 57, is registered as a habitual traffic violator for …read more.

Getting down to business was on the minds of members of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce at its monthly meeting today at the North Webster American Legion Post 253. Bylaws Chairman Stacey Cox of Pletcher Insurance, explained upcoming changes. The term of president will be adjusted to two years, down from three. The …read more.

Saturday, Oct. 27, is only 19 days away and, on that day, I will be skydiving to raise money for the Combined Community Services Food Pantry. And the great news is, you can join me! Thanks to the generosity of Skydive Great Lakes, located at the Goshen Airport, you can also jump from 13,000 feet …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S667_1MqjJE] G&G Hauling on Monday began demolishing two properties on South Buffalo Street the city of Warsaw recently acquired for nonpayment of taxes. The properties at 302 and 310 S. Buffalo St., were formerly owned by Alan Kado. Earlier this summer the city began working to acquire both properties that were severely delinquent in …read more.

The city of Warsaw will begin leaf pick-up on Monday, Oct. 22. Beginning that week, leaf crews will begin to pick-up leaves that are raked to the street. Please do NOT rake leaves into the streets. Leaf pick-up will take place on your regular trash day. As a reminder, yard waste, trash and the leaf …read more.

If you woke up to a fire in your home, how much time do you think you would have to get to safety? According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association, one-third of American households think that they would have at least 6 minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. Unfortunately, …read more.

Matthew S. Shepherd, 31, 5796 W. DeCoy Rd., Mentone, was arrested at 3:30 a.m. Saturday on outstanding warrants for 15 counts of check deception. According to Kosciusko County court records, Shepherd has been wanted in Kosciusko County on warrants for the Class A misdemeanors since 2001. The warrants were originally  filed in 2001 by the …read more.

ATLANTA (AP) — The pharmacy that distributed a steroid linked to an outbreak of fungal meningitis has issued a voluntary recall of all of its products, calling the move a precautionary measure. The New England Compounding Center announced the recall Saturday. The company said in a news release that the move was taken out of …read more.

What was slated to be a two-day closure has been extended. The intersection of SR 15 (Detroit Street) and SR 25 (Winona Avenue) remains closed today while milling work and asphalt work continues. The original closure was to be Thursday and Friday. Winona Avenue remains closed from Detroit Street to Park Avenue.

As StaceyPageOnline.com continues to add features like school delays and cancellation notices, and even classified ads, we’re also looking at more ways to give our 112,000-plus unique viewers even more reasons to enjoy Kosciusko County’s only digital daily newspaper. Sports editors Scott Davidson and Mike Deak are not only bringing Kosciusko County in-depth sports coverage, …read more.

Winona Lake Police Department will utilize Nixle Community Information Service effective Monday, Oct. 8. Nixle is a system that allows public agencies to send important community information directly to residents using the latest technology. Nixle will allow WLPD to deliver messages via cell phone text message and/or email. Messages may include press releases, neighborhood information, …read more.

A horse was killed early Saturday morning when it escaped a corral and entered a roadway. Winona Lake Police responded to William Drive and CR 225 South at 3:50 a.m. Oct. 6 where a 2008 Chrysler passenger car, driven by Ryan Price, of Warsaw, collided with a horse. The horse died on impact. WLPD says …read more.

Oakwood Property Owners Association held a special meeting this morning to vote on adopting new covenants to assist in the sale of the Oakwood Inn property to the Dr. Rex Parent family. Prior to the start of the meeting, 94 percent of the property owners voted by proxy to accept what is called the Global …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Sept. 21, a residence at 3588 E. Pierceton Rd. Warsaw, report a theft of guns from the garage area. Between the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the victim’s garage. Once …read more.

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) urges local fourth-grade students to celebrate Indiana’s 196th birthday by entering the annual Statehood Day essay contest and answering the question, “What does Indiana mean to you?” before Oct. 29. Local fourth-grade classrooms are also invited to attend Statehood Day celebrations in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Space is limited …read more.

The Baker Youth Club may be 86 years old this year, but that doesn’t mean the Kosciusko County organization is stuck in its ways. The BYC, which offers after-school homework help, mentoring, activities and supervision in a safe and fun environment, continues to offer new opportunities for the county’s youth each year. That safe and …read more.

Two significant changes in state law allows non-violent offenders to have their criminal records sealed as well as gives courts the power to convert a Class D felony conviction to a Class A misdemeanor upon petition. The new Indiana laws, which went into effect last July, aim to help ex-offenders find work. “Every legislative session, …read more.

When Fred Davis, North Webster, bought the property at 7509 N. SR 15, all he was looking for was a place for storage. Within the past year, though, his lot of land has become a support for wounded soldiers around the country. Leesburg Pumpkin Patch began its venture with a simple goal: to help. Growing …read more.

  Mary Ellen Rudisel-Jordan, president at Scearce Rudisel-Architects Inc., has provided pictorial renderings of what Warsaw’s new city hall will look like when it completes, and details some of the special features of the building. In the first photo, which is a view from the northeast, Rudisel-Jordan notes that the existing marble was saved and will be cleaned …read more.

A one-vehicle crash in the 500 block of East Armstrong Road, Leesburg, was reported at 5:10 a.m. this morning and sent a Warsaw woman to a Fort Wayne hospital. Rescue personnel from Leesburg Fire Department extracted the driver, now identified as Kathryn Logan, 25, of Warsaw, from her 2007 Chevy Cobalt. Logan left the roadway for an …read more.

Four people were arrested during traffic stops that were initiated after Warsaw Police received anonymous information that illegal drugs were being distributed from a residence in the Forest Park Mobile Home Community. Police were told that the drugs were being distributed from 907 Oak Brook Place in the mobile home park, located behind the Marketplace …read more.

Once again the city of Warsaw found itself with undocumented apartments and more unbilled properties. Clerical errors from as far back as 15 years have so far resulted in the city forfeiting approximately $16,000 in sewer fees. Problems began surfacing in June when Mary Lou Plummer, manager of the wastewater payment office, began updating records …read more.

The Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence in Outreach and Education was presented to the Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation to honor its extraordinary efforts for environmental public education and outreach. This prestigious award recognizes the Clear Choices program which empowers Hoosiers to make personal, every day choices that result in cleaner, safer water. Indiana Department of Environmental …read more.

After more than 8 months of discussions, public meetings, detailed rewrites and tweaking, a proposed sign ordinance was voted on by the Warsaw Common Council Thursday night moving it effectively from proposed to finalized. City planner Jeremy Skinner presented the ordinance on behalf of the Warsaw Plan Commission which has spent months refining the decree. “The gist …read more.

A Warsaw man was killed Thursday evening in a crash near Akron in Fulton County. Thomas Witmer, 39, died when the driver of an SUV pulled into the path of his motorcycle. It happened at approximately 5 p.m. on SR 19 at Division Road. According to Fulton County police, Arrisa Grossman, 52, of Akron, was …read more.

I broke the news to my parents last night that their youngest child and only daughter will be jumping from an airplane in T-minus 22 days. I know what you’re thinking: why didn’t they see it on her website? That’s easy: they still have dial up! Sigh … So anyway, I have to admit that …read more.

While Warsaw Common Council looks to make approximately a half million dollars in budget cuts for 2013, there was a bright spot. Mayor Joe Thallemer, just back from the annual conference of the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, announced the overall increase for the medical trust was only 7.5 percent and, with the changes …read more.

Three candidates were nominated to fill a vacant seat on the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board during their regular board meeting, Oct. 3. After discussing existing by-laws, which eliminated one candidate who was still on their one year off, the board voted to include Susan Littlefield, a sales representative with The Papers Inc., on the …read more.

The man accused of driving drunk and brutally killing a horse has been scheduled to appear in court. Francisco J. Gonzalez, 24, of Warsaw, is on the Kosciusko County Superior Court III docket for 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18. He is accused of crashing his vehicle into a horse pulling a wagon carrying five Amish teens. …read more.

The last day to register to vote in Indiana’s Nov. 6 General Election is Tuesday, Oct. 9. To register, you must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age by the time of the election, you must be a resident of your precinct for 30 days prior to the general …read more.

The Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office says information on the death of a Pierceton infant will be released Friday morning. Shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday, paramedics and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a home on Sellers Lake where it was reported the 4-month-old infant was not breathing. Scanner traffic indicated the baby was in …read more.

Jacob’s Ladder will soon be coming to Warsaw with a purpose of giving hope to families with special children. The first Jacob’s Ladder Pediatric Rehab Center was established in Valparaiso, Ind., in 1998 when a need for more specialized pediatric care was not being met by current programs. Jacob’s Ladder is an approved Indiana First …read more.

During a brief meeting Oct. 3, the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval for a roadway vacation petition. Randy and Connie Norman own property in the small, unincorporated community of Sevastopol in southern Kosciusko County. Originally platted in the 1860s, the community never grew as hoped because the railroads were built elsewhere in …read more.

Police officers, Leesburg Fire and Multi-Township EMS personnel were called to Levi Lee Road Wednesday night where a man was reportedly injured from a fall from a bucket truck. The man was said to be working for a tree service when he fell approximately 20 feet from the bucket to the pavement. The accident happened …read more.

Beginning tomorrow, Oct. 4, and lasting through Friday, Oct. 5, SR 15 (Detroit Street) near the SR 25 (Winona Avenue) intersection in Warsaw will be reduced to only one northbound and one southbound lane. H&G Underground, a contractor for Indiana American Water, will be milling and replacing the asphalt patch in that area. During the …read more.

  Teens in northwest Kosciusko and southeast Elkhart counties will have a place to call their own as the Syracuse Community Youth Initiative is one step closer to achieving its dream of a youth center, thanks to a donation from a local church. In August, members of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church voted to donate …read more.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to mourn for the victims who have lost their lives at the hands of someone who professed to love them. It’s also a time to celebrate and honor the survivors who courageously fled their relationship and started a new life, violence-free. It’s a time to connect with …read more.

The town of Syracuse and the Syracuse Wawasee Chamber of Commerce are on a fact finding mission to see if merchants in the uptown area are interested in starting the process of joining the Indiana Main Street program. Surveys were hand delivered Friday, Sept. 28, and as of this morning Tammy Cotton, executive director of …read more.

“Stacey Page Online is excellent, and a breath of fresh air. I hope it continues to grow.” – Paul Becker, via email

Seven individuals will be running unopposed during the November elections, and they are: State Senator District 9 Ryan Mishler was born and raised in Bremen and spent most of his summers in Syracuse. Mishler is a graduate from the University of Southern California, where he received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration. He …read more.

On Saturday, Oct. 27, I will jump from a perfectly good airplane to raise money for the Combined Community Services Food Pantry. Why am I doing this? I blame Jason Branham and Chris Rager – and because the CCS Food Pantry is in need of food. While I’m sure Jason and Chris were just trying …read more.

North Webster’s Gregory Jeffrey and his wife, Priscilla, were among the 170 Lions from across the nation welcomed Tuesday at the White House. Lions Club International has over 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members serving their communities. As part of the day-long program, the White House will honor Gregory Jeffrey as one of 11 members who are “Champions of …read more.

Members of the Oakwood Property Owners Association will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Calvary United Methodist Church to vote on adopting a new covenant. Ian Rolland, receiver for Oakwood, reported the Oakwood Property Owners Association Board was doing a terrific job in getting members to submit their votes. “Larry Lane (board president) …read more.

On Saturday, Sept. 29, the fifth nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, was supported by Indiana State Police and other local agencies, including the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft. Collection sites were set up nationwide for expired, unused …read more.