[List compiled by Alyssa Richardson and John Faulkner] As party goers begin to make their plans, be sure to note the following local events going on here in Kosciusko County. For those planning to drink tonight or brave the roads, please note that a weather advisory is in effect and Fast Cab service will be …read more.

The Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service Northern Indiana has extended the advisory to 4 p.m. Thursday. The snow is expected to expand across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio tonight through Thursday afternoon. NWS is stating the band of light to moderate snow across far southern lower Michigan falling this afternoon will …read more.

  The first Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Christmas decorating contest, for both businesses and homes, was held and the winners have been announced. All homes or businesses within Turkey Creek Township were invited to participate by entering the contest. The entries were judged based on curb side appeal only. Approximately 12 entries competed for the $125 …read more.

Susan D. Engelberth, North Webster, has announced her candidacy for Kosciusko County Assessor in the primary election. The county native is a graduate of Wawasee High School and her husband, Eric, works in sales, service and repair at a local family owned business. The couple has three children, Matthew, Emily and Ryan and eight grandchildren. …read more.

“I’m just so excited. It’s going to be so different,” stated Jane Hunsberger of Milford, after being elected the to the Jefferson Township Advisory Board Monday evening. Hunsberger and Merle Holden had filed their candidacies to fill the remaining term left by the resignation of John Beer on Dec. 6. Beer resigned after moving from …read more.

Dennis Carl Love(Photo provided by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department) After successfully robbing five different banking institutions in both Michigan and Indiana, detectives with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Allegan County Sheriff’s Department have arrested the Indiana man responsible through the help of special agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Dennis Carl Love, …read more.

As 2013 comes to a close, conditions may advance that foster the development of a significant winter storm. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a potent upper level system is currently advancing into western British Columbia and may later develop into a significant winter storm. The NWS states that there is currently some indication …read more.

A Larwill man is behind bars following a police chase at 3:03 a.m. Saturday morning in Warsaw. According to police reports filed by Warsaw Police Department, Jeremy James King, 39, of 210 E. Hammontree Street, was arrested Saturday following a high speed police chase. King allegedly clipped a parked vehicle and crashed into a snow …read more.

Tears were shed, smiles were shared, anger was fueled and memories were made in 2013, but what caused such a range of emotions? Unlike print media, StaceyPageOnline.com, which is Kosciusko County’s only all digital daily newspaper, is able to track by views the stories that had the biggest local impact of 2013. As we peruse …read more.

The Kenneth & Lela Harkless Foundation has awarded $79,500 in grants to organizations in the Syracuse community, according to James E. Caskey, president of the foundation. The grants were awarded to the following organizations: Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, $12,500; Syracuse Cemetery Association, $10,000; Teen Parents Succeeding, $10,000; Rose Home, $9,000; Lakeland Learning Center, $7,000; Syracuse Parks …read more.

Prior to the arrival of 2014, Milford Town Council tied up some loose ends during the end of the year meeting Friday, including what to do with savings seen after switching health insurance policies. Council members opted to increase the town’s contribution to employees’ health savings accounts with the savings, in order to counteract the …read more.

Christmas has come and gone for yet another year. This means many of you have dying evergreens in your homes and would probably like to know how to dispose of them. For most of Kosciusko County, trees will be picked up on brush removal day. Simply place the tree on your curb with your trash, …read more.

The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce and it’s partners in the community have been approached by an entity that is exploring the possibility of launching an air taxi service between Warsaw Municipal Airport and O’Hare International Airport. According to a survey sent to Chamber members, the Chamber is currently gathering information from it’s members to …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office continues the investigation into the deaths of Crissinda Kabay, 66, and Chad Russell, 42, both of Bristol. On at approximately 7:02 a.m. Dec. 16, a fire was reported at the residence located at 526 N. Arbutus St., Bristol. The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office responded after fire units found Crissinda Kabay …read more.

When most people think about the holidays, things like decorations, candles, delicious treats and ornamented trees are what come to mind. What few consider is the fact that these fun-filled winter months are the leading time for home fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. Frequently, people choose to keep Christmas trees up for …read more.

In the true spirit of the holiday season, one local church donated presents to every child in Triton Elementary School. Students from kindergarten to sixth grade received and opened presents recently not only as a way to honor the holiday, but as a way to honor the selflessness of students at the school. According to …read more.

The Grainger Foundation has donated $10,100 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana in support of its mission to help children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships with measurable impact. “This grant will be used to help put kids in need on the path to success by providing them with a mentor,” said Josette Rider, …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners moved a vacation request of a public right of way to Feb. 18, it was decided at Monday’s brief meeting. The petitioners, William and Beverly Long, want to vacate a public right of way at Hoffman Lake Campground. The vacation was scheduled to be heard Jan. 28. The remonstrator’s attorney, Richard Helm, …read more.

Dan Morrison, who almost won a contested primary in 2012 with a surprise grassroots campaign, recently announced he will be a candidate for Congress in Indiana’s 2nd District. Morrison has lived and worked in Indiana for 35 years, becoming a full-time resident 27 years ago. He worked for Fortune 500 companies, the recreational vehicle industry …read more.

The Syracuse/Wawasee Community Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, recently announced three grants impacting the Syracuse area. Baker Youth Club received $1,000 in support of their after-school mentoring and homework help program for Syracuse Elementary School students. Boomerang Backpacks received $1,000 in support of their weekend food program for low-income Syracuse …read more.

The Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #149 held its annual Christmas with a Cop event at the Warsaw Walmart Saturday morning. Reporter Alyssa Richardson attended the event and provided the photos.

Reconstruction and expansion work on Husky Trail in Warsaw is on schedule with preliminary engineering studies completed and submitted to Indiana Department of Transportation for approval. Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented a pay application to the Warsaw Common Council for $9,388 for the preliminary engineering work. Because the project is part of an 80/20 …read more.

[weaver_youtube 4aXhCUOkM54 rel=0] We asked, and our readers responded once again! As our way of saying “thank you” for your continued support of StaceyPageOnline.com, we again asked for and received your Santa photos for this special presentation. This year, we also asked for holiday photos featuring some very special pets. We hope you enjoy this …read more.

On the last day of school before Christmas break, after several months of delays, letter grades for schools were publicly released by the Indiana Department of Education. It left school administrators not exactly in a “holly jolly” mood. “Only the Grinch would release school grades on the last day before Christmas break,” said Dr. Tom …read more.

After several months of delays, the Indiana Department of Education has officially released the A-F school accountability grades for schools throughout the state. Warsaw Community Schools, which was named an A school corporation with straight A grades received by every school within the district. This year, the corporation received a total of seven A grades …read more.

Warsaw’s Board of Public Works and Safety this morning opted not to negotiate with the owner of Eastgate Apartments on a $23,238 sewage bill. The matter first came to the B.O.W. in October after Gerald Kozuch received a letter from Mary Lou Plummer of the Warsaw Wastewater office noting the apartment complex he owns has …read more.

Syracuse/Wawasee Community Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, recently announced three grants impacting the Syracuse area. Baker Youth Club received $1,000 in support of its after-school mentoring and homework help program for Syracuse Elementary School students. Boomerang Backpacks received $1,000 in support of their weekend food program for low-income Syracuse Elementary …read more.

Two petitions were approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday. Larry and Kathryn Stanley’s petition for a variance was granted. The petition is to allow a change and alteration to a previously granted variance by allowing the residence to be raised and reconstructed at 18 feet from the water’s …read more.

[weaver_youtube kAKOR6xU26E rel=0] There are many hallmarks of the holiday season. There are Christmas trees with presents underneath, stockings hung by the chimney with care, Santa Claus comes to town. Perhaps the most spectacular of seasonal decor are Christmas lights, and Warsaw and Winona Lake have impressive installations on display for the holidays. “This is …read more.

Sonya Lynn Armontrout After last night’s fatal shooting that tragically killed one man and left another injured (see related), the accused shooter, Sonya Lynn Armontrout, 42, was brought before Kosciusko County Circuit Court Judge Michael W. Reed this afternoon. Armontrout appeared for the initial reading of her rights and charges and the first step in …read more.

In observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the city of Warsaw offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25. Tuesday’s trash route will be picked up Monday, Dec. 23. Wednesday’s will be picked up Thursday, Dec. 26. All other routes will remain the same.

A total of $14,000 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the Dec. 14 robbery from a Goshen sporting goods store. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Columbus Field Division, the Goshen Police Department and the National Shooting Sports Foundation — the trade association …read more.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman, who worked earlier this year to usher a Farm Bill that separated agriculture and nutrition programs through the House for the first time in nearly 40 years, issued the following statement today in reaction to news reports stating that agriculture and nutrition programs will be combined in conference committee: “As a …read more.

Thirty-seven Wawasee High School seniors are among those who have qualified to apply for Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded to two residents of Kosciusko County. This prestigious award will be made for a four-year scholarship including full tuition, academic fees and books. Deadline for the application is Jan. 8. All required …read more.

The caucus for the Wayne Township Advisory Board will be held at 7:30 p.m. this evening in the old Kosciusko Circuit Courtroom in the Kosciusko County Courthouse. There are two candidates for vying for the position. They are James L. Breading, 420 W. Kincaide St., Warsaw; and Erin N. Rowland Jones, 2632 W. 260 S., …read more.

Todd W. Slabaugh has been selected to serve on the Etna Green Town Council. Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Randy Girod made the announcement noting Slabaugh will complete the remainder of the unexpired term of James Robbins, who resigned effective Dec. 15.

Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and North Webster Police Department were called to B10 Lane near North Webster where they now say two people were shot and a woman is in custody. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the shooting incident that occurred at a residence located south of North Webster …read more.

A mother has been accused of abandoning her son, but so far she has not been charged. Warsaw Police were called to 914 Carrington Blvd., which is in Forest Park Mobile Home Park in Warsaw, shortly after noon Tuesday. According to the police report, Lisa May McKinney, 36, of that address, is suspected of abandoning …read more.

[weaver_youtube B5iRflI3SIA rel=0] The annual Toy Give Away began yesterday and provided over 1,000 parents with toys for their children for Christmas morning. The giveaway gives used and new gifts to parents who cannot afford to provide gifts during the Christmas holiday. The giveaway, which is held at the Home and Family Arts Building at the …read more.

During the initial hearing in Kosciusko County Circuit Court and a plea hearing Monday for Paul Gingerich, 15, Cromwell, Gingrich’s involvement in the April 20, 2010, murder of Phillip Danner was released. A transcript of an interview between Gingerich and Kosciusko County Detective Jon Tyler, April 21, 2010, was submitted as evidence in the case. …read more.

During the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night appointments were made for 2014. Tony Ciriello will remain police chief. Vern Landis will remain as town attorney. Mary Hursh and Jeff Nicodemus were appointed to the park board. Councilmen Larry Siegel and Paul Stoelting along with Dan VanLue and Ernie Rogers were appointed to …read more.

Syracuse Town Council tied up loose ends before the new year started during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The board approved the retainage release for Cripe Excavating for work it had done at the new industrial park as well as a tax abatement request from Polywood and PW Reality LLC. Polywood is expanding and …read more.

Elkhart County Surveyor Blake Doriot came before the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night to discuss the proposed bridge at the intersection of U.S. 6 and CR 29. Doriot explained he has been working with the state to find an alternative to the proposed “fly over” that would prevent access from …read more.

North Webster Town Council passed its second ordinance of 2013 at its meeting Tuesday evening. This one making it unlawful to sell synthetic drugs. Ordinance 2013-2 “prohibits the use, sale, delivery, manufacturing, marketing or possession of synthetic drugs and synthetic drug look alike substances in the town of North Webster.” It establishes a subject in …read more.

Warsaw has identified several areas where storm water drainage issues are a problem. Under the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has required certain municipalities to maintain storm sewer systems. Warsaw is among the cities that falls under the regulations and, on Monday night, the Warsaw Common Council took its first step in …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board received an update on the addition and renovation at fire station one during its regular monthly meeting Thursday night. Fire Chief Mickey Scott informed the board the fire territory is still waiting for the release of the CDR from the state so the contractor can continue with construction. The reason …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Territory Chief Mickey Scott reported the quote for commercial insurance covering property, equipment, auto, crime, general liability, management liability and umbrella liability coverage, was less than anticipated. The fire territory budgeted $63,593 and the actual bid was $63,414, a savings of $179. Scott made the report during the regular monthly meeting of …read more.

Several appointments for county offices and organizations for the new year were approved at Tuesday’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. The 2014 appointments are: Alcohol Beverage Commission – Gordon Vanator Area Planning Commission – Dan Richard Area Planning board – Bob Conley Arrowhead RC & D – Stanley Moore Board of Zoning Appeals – Charlie Haffner …read more.

At its regular meeting on Dec. 16, the Warsaw Community School Board of Trustees approved the recommendation by Superintendent Dr. Craig J. Hintz to promote Mr. David Hoffert to assistant superintendent for the school corporation with an effective date of Jan. 1.  The title change restores a position that was eliminated a number of years …read more.

Five student athletes from Warsaw recently attended a workshop in Indianapolis to learn about the importance of including students with disabilities into their everyday activities. Through the Champions Together workshop, the students decided to bring back a message to the entire Warsaw Community High School study body. That message was to lead a campaign “Spread …read more.

Wawasee High School choir students will be performing at Epcot in Disney World, Fla., Friday, Dec. 20, in the Candlelight Processional. Students were required to audition and were selected to perform. Candlelight Processional is a collaboration of all sacred pieces with accompaniment and narration. It tells of the birth of Jesus with arrangements of old …read more.

Mentone Fire Department is collecting canned goods and other non-perishable items to donate to Helping Hands. They have placed boxes to fill around town in local businesses for this purpose. Mentone Fire Department and Santa will be delivering candy starting at 6 p.m. Dec 23, and will be picking up donations from those who wish to …read more.

[weaver_youtube -v9ItHuBHpU rel=0] Christina Archer has many fond memories of the Leesburg Candelaria from her childhood and when her own children were young. Archer moved to Texas in the 90s, and, after a few especially cold and rainy winters, the tradition snuffed out. When Archer moved back to Leesburg in 2010 she decided to revive the …read more.

A transcript of Paul H. Gingerich’s participation and involvement in the April 20, 2010, murder of Phillip Danner was admitted as evidence Monday. This transcript provided the court with the factual basis in the case. Special Judge James R. Heuer, Whitley County Circuit Judge, conducted an initial hearing and plea hearing Monday morning in Kosciusko …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation will make its online scholarship application available beginning Friday, Dec. 20. The Community Foundation holds more than 90 scholarship funds from which they awarded over $390,000 last year to area students. Scholarships are available for certificate programs, trade schools and colleges. Two important changes to the scholarship application process were …read more.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a “Special Weather Statement” for Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall, La Porte, St. Joseph, Starke, Cass and Berrien counties stating that a period of moderate to heavy snow is expected to develop after 4 p.m. today. According to the NWS, snowfall is expected to continue into the mid-evening tonight with …read more.

Child molestation charges have been filed against a Syracuse man who allegedly admitted to his crime. Dannie Ray Woods, 56, of 7421 E. 1300 N., Syracuse, was interviewed by an officer of the Indiana State Police Department and subsequently arrested on charges that he molested or fondled a 13-year-old girl. According to the probable cause affidavit, …read more.

Friends of a young girl stricken with cancer have started Operation Smile, which is a mission of hope. “I’m asking all of my friends for their help,” writes Kristine Eisenhour. “My friend’s daughter, Korie Howard, has cancer, she’s 10. We are trying to get her LOADS of Christmas cards to help her get through 10 …read more.

At approximately 8:12 p.m. Saturday, police in Goshen were called to the Market Centre area in reference to a report an armed robbery. Eleven people, including two patrons of the business, were bound with cable ties, but fortunately no one was injured. Today, police are looking for the suspects, described as three black males. According …read more.

We’ve received reports of a possible gas leak at the Salvation Army in Warsaw on 501 Arthur Street. Someone at the location reported a strong odor inside the building. Warsaw Fire Department have been dispatched to investigate. We will have more on this as information becomes available to us. According to Kosciusko Communications Center an …read more.

As snow fell persistently over the weekend, and temperatures remain below freezing, slide-offs were a real problem. Four slide-offs were reported on SR 15 north of Leesburg early Sunday morning, and a slide off in Silver Lake on Saturday sent four people to the hospital. (See related story) Several other slide offs occurred over the …read more.

Emergency personnel are responding to a vehicle accident located on SR 14 west of 600 West in Silver Lake. According to scanner traffic, a vehicle carrying three adults and one child has collided with a pole. At this time the severity of the accident is unknown. All the victims were conscious after the accident, but Lutheran …read more.

The environmental document has been approved on the CR 29 bridge over U.S. 6 in Elkhart County, north of Syracuse. The project will now advance to phases that include real estate acquisition, utility coordination and the project construction phase. The environmental document is to include real estate, air quality, noise, farmland, community impacts, wetlands and …read more.

[weaver_youtube f6AzuFc4oEU rel=0] (Photo by Alyssa Richardson) For the first time in many years, students at Edgewood Middle School in Warsaw gathered for a semi-formal dance tonight. Though students enjoyed refreshments and dancing, the dance was also an opportunity to remember and honor 13-year old classmate Jaden Stout, whose life tragically ended on July 9, 2013 …read more.

Verizon on Frontage Road in Warsaw is having a toy drive and are now accepting donations of new toys for children in the pediatric unit of Memorial Hospital in South Bend. A collection box is in the store and will be available through Tuesday. Anyone donating a new toy will get 10 percent off any …read more.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow from 7 p.m. this evening to 7 p.m. Saturday evening. The winter weather advisory is no longer in effect. According to the NWS, snow will overspread the area from the southwest to the northeast this evening and will become …read more.

The Kosciusko County Council handled more end of the year housekeeping at its meeting on Dec. 12. To start Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert requested a total of $11,610.84 be transferred from the repairs and maintenance account to cover insurance payments for repairs to some of the sheriff department’s vehicles. The motion was approved. Representing …read more.

The message left on voicemail said a warrant would be issued for his arrest if he did not call back immediately. Unfortunately the caller, who claimed he was a deputy from the Indiana State Police warrant division, didn’t realize that the person he called was an actual detective with the Indiana State Police. It seems …read more.

The Gateway Education Center will host a dedication ceremony in the library at 1 p.m. Dec. 18, to recognize the financial contributions of the Dr. David McGuire Memorial fund, the Warsaw Education Foundation, KEYS and other donors. Without their generous contributions, the library program at Gateway would not be possible. The Gateway Education Center staff …read more.

[weaver_youtube zvjbJS0_RwI rel=0] Jaden Stout was just 13 years old when his life suddenly ended. The Edgewood Middle School student had just completed the seventh-grade and had planned to pursue a career in computers. On July 9, 2013, Jaden had been playing when he went inside saying he didn’t feel well. He died that day, …read more.

The annual Toy Consignment Sale is happening this weekend in Warsaw, and it’s your chance to find some cash in your child’s toy box. Good used toys that your child no longer plays with can be turned into some cool cash for your holiday spending. It’s also a great way to recycle toys and give …read more.

For the past few months, a school resource officer has been present in Milford School. During Tuesday evening’s regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board in Syracuse, the board heard a report about the SRO pilot program from Ryan Connor, assistant principal. Connor noted the officers helped in various ways such as filling out …read more.

The Syracuse Park Board learned there was considerable storm damage to the parks during the Nov. 17 storm that hit Syracuse. Park superintendent Chad Jonsson reported two trees in Henry Ward Park fell. One came up by the roots while the other split and landed on the boardwalk breaking a decorative light. A roof on …read more.

The streets of Downtown Warsaw, Winona Lake and Leesburg are alive with the art of students from Warsaw Community Schools. The first annual Holiday Banner Project resulted in art judged by Warsaw Rotarians and are now displayed for the holidays to promote the musical “The Sound of Music” at Wagon Wheel Theatre running until Dec. …read more.

Jack Anglin was presented the 2013 L.N. “Pete” Thorn Award for his service to others in Kosciusko County at a recent meeting held at Baker Youth Club. The L.N. “Pete” Thorn Award is given by the Rotary Club of Warsaw to the man or woman who best exemplifies the high qualities and principles of Pete …read more.

The Salvation Army will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Angel Tree in Kosciusko County on Saturday, Dec. 14. The WIOE Jet Copter or “Sky Angel” will fly Santa to four stops in Warsaw to meet and greet people and celebrate. Santa will stop at Walmart at 10 a.m. and then travel to Marsh Supermarket where people should be there …read more.

Since 1986, the students of Lake Central High School in St. John, Ind., have been researching the men and women from Indiana who gave their lives in the Vietnam War. Today, the students are hoping the people of Kosciusko County can help him learn more about a Warsaw native. (See related) Ryan Powers is among the …read more.

Representatives from Frazzetta Financial Services Inc. spoke to the Milford Town Council during its regular meeting Dec. 9 about the health care reform and the town’s current group health insurance, which is with Medical Mutual of Ohio. Anthony Frazzetta, president of Frazzetta Financial Services, stated that Medical Mutual of Ohio is pulling out of Indiana, …read more.

Among the agenda items considered by the hearing officer for the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Monday in Warsaw was a petition by the Wawasee Community School Corp. The school corporation wants to update signs at Wawasee Middle School on SR 13 at the intersection with CR 1000 North, south of Syracuse. One sign …read more.

At 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 13 children from Warsaw will have the opportunity to pick out gifts for themselves and family members with the help of the Warsaw Police Department. The annual “Shop with a Hero” event is hosted by Meijer at many of its locations, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars in gift …read more.

“This announcement comes following careful consideration, prayer, and with tremendous family support,” said attorney David Cates, who has announced his candidacy for Kosciusko Superior Court I as a Republican. Cates will bring the abilities to perform the duties of the office with diligence and commitment necessary to preserve the integrity of the court system. After …read more.

Fight Club Pink, a women’s ministry of Vineyard Community Church in Syracuse, will hold a fundraiser to benefit Destiny Rescue, a non-profit organization that rescues children from sexual exploitation, providing them with a loving home, medical care, counseling, schooling and vocational training. The fundraiser is “Free a Lantern, Free a Life” taking place Friday, Dec. …read more.

Around this time each year, the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation begins the process of developing a master calendar for the upcoming school year. A question that arises almost annually pertains to the consideration of a non-traditional school calendar. The response has been that if students, parents and staff express a strong desire to explore a non-traditional …read more.

Work has already started on what will be an urgent care facility in the new Escalade Park commercial subdivision at North Detroit Street (SR 15) and CR 300 North in Warsaw, but the final plat for the park was just approved Monday night. (See related) In September, Warsaw Plan Commission granted preliminary approval for the …read more.

A 48-year-old Warsaw man will have to defend himself in court against an accusation that he molested a 12-year-old girl more than 2 years ago. Jeff Allen Haney was arrested Saturday, nearly 17 months after the now 15-year-old girl’s father said he caught the two holding hands and “realized something inappropriate was going on.” According …read more.

[weaver_youtube jVbVLQiKa2Y rel=0] (Video shot by Alyssa Richardson and edited by John Faulkner) In honor of the holiday season and the company’s seventh anniversary, Rainmaker Polymers of Warsaw is giving the gift of giving to it’s customers. The company, which is based out of Chapman Lake in Warsaw, has set aside a total of $7,000, a …read more.

On Dec. 8, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department’s Sheriff’s Teenage Alcohol Reduction program team responded to a report of an underage drinking party at 12061 CR 36 in Goshen. At the residence, S.T.A.R. team members found multiple subjects under the age of 21 who had consumed alcoholic beverages. Of those arrested, 15 minors were cited …read more.

[weaver_youtube YhlidVxZQG0 rel=0] In 2012, StaceyPageOnline.com asked readers to submit their favorite photos of a loved one with Santa Claus. The response was so overwhelming, that we are doing it again this year! (See related) We are welcoming your submissions of funny, sweet and certainly memorable photos of children with Santa, teens with Santa or even …read more.

Not quite all of the boats or other watercrafts have been put away for winter storage. A few are being repaired in a room of the former Precision Automotive building on Chicago Street in Syracuse. A grant from the Dekko Foundation enabled a marine mechanics program for Wawasee High School students to form. The program …read more.

A groundbreaking celebration is planned for early January so that construction on the new Parkview Warsaw YMCA can begin. Thanks to the support of the community, the YMCA will have the groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at the site located on Mariner Drive at U.S. 30 in Warsaw. In July, Parkview Health, …read more.

For the past 20 years, the Pitt family of Winona Lake has made it possible for thousands of children to receive toys for Christmas. This year will be no exception. What has become an annual toy consignment sale and giveaway is happening again this week. It’s an opportunity for people to make money and for …read more.

[weaver_youtube endgLwvVQ5c rel=0] Warsaw hosted the second annual Twinkle Parade to welcome the official start of the Christmas season. The parade included vehicles decorated with holiday lights, a dance troupe, bicyclist and walking units. The parade began at the Owen’s downtown location and traveled down Center Street to Indiana Street and into Central Park where …read more.

Stephen P. Harris announced Friday his intentions to run for the position of Kosciusko County Superior Court Judge No. 1 in the 2014 May Republican primary election. Harris, 56, is a lifelong Kosciusko County resident and has practiced law for over 25 years with his father, Philip J. Harris, former prosecutor for Kosciusko County in …read more.

Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Randall K. Girod has released a formal notice of a caucus that will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at Nationwide Insurance in the office of Merle Holden located at 13774 N. SR 19, Nappanee. The caucus will be held to fill the vacancy in the elected …read more.

Indiana University Health Goshen will offer a six-month Basic Emergency Medical Technician course beginning Jan. 13, 2014. The course covers basic anatomy and physiology, airway techniques, Basic Life Support, pediatric care, trauma care and more. The Basic EMT Basic Course involves clinical hours in the hospital as well as field internship hours riding on local …read more.

Jealousy and alcohol did not mix well for a Warsaw man who was arrested early this morning when he used a gun to hit another man. Warsaw Police arrested Jordan Scott, 22, for allegedly “pistol whipping” another man. Police were called around 12:45 a.m. to Canterbury Apartments off of Husky Trail where the incident was …read more.

The Indiana State Police would like to warn the public about a phone scam that has been reported recently in central Indiana, but happens annually all across the state. Recently some elderly residents have been swindled out of money by out of country con artists who are calling from phone numbers in the U.S. and …read more.

The Rose Home in Syracuse, a women’s residential recovery home, is at maximum capacity and in need of volunteers and other items. The 12-step recovery program is unique in its approach to helping women overcome addictions by offering holistic options for recovery. Established on Christian values, the Rose Home currently houses 10 women who are …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley Community Mental Health Task Force and the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation invite the public to attend either of the two upcoming sessions of “QPR for Suicide Prevention” training. Tippecanoe Valley Middle School will host “QPR for Suicide Prevention” from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11. The following day, from 4 …read more.

Local citizens have continued to embrace the holiday spirit by contributing additional funds to the local Fraternal Order of Police Christmas with a Cop program. Kosciusko County FOP president Chris McKeand was present Wednesday afternoon to accept additional donations from manager Larry Babcock of the U.S. 30 Pak-A-Sak/Marathon Food Mart location and from Cindy Renier, …read more.