After an hour’s discussion, the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board voted 2-2 to accept the bid for the renovation work on Fire Station I. The vote effectivelly tabled any decision on accepting a bid of $669,000 from Allen County Builders Supply, the only company to bid on the project. Board members Jeff Morgan and Brad …read more.

The Kosciusko County Highway Department has updated its listing of road closures that resulted from Wednesday’s heavy rains. Roads that remain closed today are: CR 200 West from CRs 700 South to 800 South CR 400 East from CRs 850 South to 900 South CR 650 North at 4883 East CR 700 South from CRs …read more.

On Tuesday, May 21, Kosciusko County Community Foundation presented the board and staff of Kosciusko County Shelter for Abuse (The Beaman Home) with a $50,000 challenge grant toward the construction of a new emergency shelter and outreach center. The grant will match, dollar for dollar, individual and business donations that are raised between Thursday, May …read more.

Syracuse Town Councilman Jeffrey Morgan has submitted his resignation effective yesterday, June 13. With the announcement, Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Randall Girod has announced a caucus will be held to name his replacement. A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, in the Syracuse Town …read more.

Warsaw Police have now released information regarding a Thursday drug bust in the Shamrock Mobile Home Park where two people were arrested and additional warrants are being sought. Nathan Alan Ghrist, 32, 920 Anchorage Rd. Lot 107, Warsaw, was arrested at his home on a number of charges after police received information that illegal drugs …read more.

Online registration for Warsaw Community Schools will close today. This is the official registration opportunity for the fall. If your child is not registered, please register them today. If you have questions about how to register your child through our student information database, PowerSchool, please contact your neighborhood school or the Educational Services Center at …read more.

A single vehicle accident on CR 700 East near Old SR 15, Leesburg, downed a utility pole and what was initially believed to be power lines, and resulted in injuries to three people. Leesburg Fire officials, Multi-Township EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department personnel were called just after 10 p.m. when the accident involving a …read more.

Tim Fleck The residents of Akron and brothers in uniform are trying to come to grips today with the sudden and unexpected death of a man hailed as great police officer and friend. Akron Town Marshal Tim Fleck, 49 died at 9:12 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Woodlawn Hospital Emergency Room in Rochester, Ind., of …read more.

The following roads have been closed due to high water: CR 550 North between CRs 100 East to 575 North CR 200 West between CRs 700 South and 800 South CR 400 East between CRs 850 South and 900 South CR 650 North at 4883 East CR 650N CR 700 South between CRs 875 West …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 14 (Main Street) in Silver Lake will close at 3 p.m. Friday, June 14, for the Silver Lake Days festival. The closure is between SR 15 (Jefferson Street) and Harrison Street. The detour is CR 200 West to CR 1200 South to CR 450 West. An alternate …read more.

[weaver_youtube gXJ4DHfU1sU rel=0] After months of anticipation, the new Meijer opened its doors to shoppers today in Warsaw. Meijer hosted a ribbon cutting celebrating its grand opening this morning. The 190,000-square-foot store at 1200 Lake City Highway will create more than 250 new jobs and provide local residents high quality products, fresh produce and a …read more.

Francisco Gonzalez Francisco Gonzalez, 24, of Warsaw, was set to appear in Superior Court III Monday for a plea hearing in his case stemming from a Sept. 29 drunk driving event that resulted in a collision with a horse-drawn wagon that killed the horse. Instead, after an hour of waiting in the courtroom, Gonzalez was …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gThbVJOILZ0] Storms continue to move through Kosciusko County and other areas of northern Indiana and the line of severe weather is expected to last through much of the night, although the worst of it may be over. The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana began issuing severe storm warnings around 7:30 p.m. and those …read more.

United Way of Kosciusko County recently invested $1,690,700 in 51 local programs and several community initiatives which will help the residents of our county improve their lives. The investments will be available to the programs from July 2013 through June 2014. Additionally, at the request of the several donors, $176,865 was sent to other United …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency personnel from Mentone responded to a single-vehicle crash Wednesday at 3:16 p.m. on CR 1000 West, north of CR 700 South. Officers arrived and located a vehicle that had struck a metal fence post. The driver, Tammy L. Mikel, 49, of Mentone, was going in and out of …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IROtewez8M] Kosciusko Lakes and Streams, which is Grace College’s water research center, hosted the fifth annual Northern Indiana Lakes Festival over the weekend. The festival took place in Warsaw and Winona Lake Friday through Sunday, June 7-9. “The lakes are vital to our economy, environment, recreation and our very sense of community. The Lakes …read more.

Indiana-based Dekko Foundation recently pledged $1 Million of support toward the development of a new YMCA facility on US 30 and Mariner Drive. The pledge includes a unique community challenge that will be announced at the Y’s kick-off celebration on Monday, June 27, at the future site of the new building. “We are grateful for …read more.

Area police are searching for two male subjects who may be responsible for a series of vandalism reports. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies have responded to at least six different criminal mischief calls today which, due to the similarities, all appear to be from potentially the same suspects. Officers began receiving the vandalism reports shortly …read more.

Not that there was really much doubt, but today’s elementary school students seem to engage in learning better through the use of touch screen computers. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday in Syracuse, the board heard a presentation on just how effective a pilot program for iPads was during the …read more.

Goodwill Industries of Michiana and Baker Youth Clubs were presented with grants from the William and Helen Dye Endowment Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. BYC received $6,899 for general support and Goodwill received $3,000 toward store construction slated for later this year. The late William (Bill) Dye was a car …read more.

Meijer’s opening of a new supercenter in Warsaw is slated to take place at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow. The 190,000-square-foot store at 1200 Lake City Highway will create more than 250 new jobs and provide local residents high quality products, fresh produce and a full-service pharmacy that puts family health care first. With 32 stores spread …read more.

With only one bid submitted by Allen County Builders for the remodel of Syracuse Fire Station 1, township advisors were disheartened at their regular monthly meeting Monday with the bid amount being higher than expected. Although no specific amount was announced, the board voted to hold another meeting at 8 p.m. this Thursday, immediately following …read more.

Following news of a new preschool program that will be hosted at the Leesburg Elementary Early Learning Center for the upcoming school year, Warsaw Community Schools announced that due to an overwhelming interest from parents and limited spots, a lottery drawing will be hosted at WCS Educational Services Center to determine placement into the program. …read more.

[weaver_youtube sdKeB1zjvyc rel=0] The major demolition of the old Leesburg Grain Elevator began this morning and is expected to take at least through the week to complete. Everest Excavating LLC is in charge of demolition efforts which began last week with general work. (Photo by Stacey Page) Max Deatsman, owner of Deatsman Grain Farms and …read more.

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has now placed Northern Indiana under a high risk of severe weather for this afternoon and tonight. Strong storms are expected to quickly develop this afternoon and evening and produce damaging winds, large hail and the possibility of strong tornadoes. The areas most likely to experience severe weather …read more.

The Whitley County Highway Department is paving Lincolnway West west of SR 5 to the Kosciusko County line today. Expect brief delays as the work is completed.

Warsaw Community Schools is among many school districts throughout the state of Indiana appealing to have student’s ISTEP results reviewed following a server problem that created delays during test taking this year. This year a total of 482,000 students completed the ISTEP examination. However, according to officials, 78,000 students were online taking the exam when …read more.

Residents in the Milford area woke up Saturday morning to find there had been an interruption of electricity overnight. The brief outage was caused when a vehicle struck a NIPSCO pole on Old SR 15, north of CR 900 North at approximately 12:10 a.m. Indiana State Police report Richard K. Reece, 55, North CR 100 …read more.

A strong storm that moved through Etna Green this evening resulted in a broken water line. According to Pete Paseka of Construction Services of Indiana that is on-site repairing the line, lightning struck a tree causing the water line to “explode.” Many residents of the town are without water this evening and StaceyPageOnline.com is told …read more.

A family feud led to a house fire Tuesday afternoon in rural Warsaw and landed one man in jail. As we first reported, a fire at 6321 W. 100 N., Warsaw, was called in to Kosciusko County Central Dispatch at about 2:05 p.m. by a passerby. Neighbors said a mail carrier noticed smoke coming from …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools Early Entrance to Kindergarten Policy allows for parents with children turning 5 years old between Aug. 1, and Sept. 30, to apply for early entrance into kindergarten. The deadline to apply for early entrance is Friday, June 14. For those interested, please call the office of David Hoffert, chief academic officer, at …read more.

Milford Town Council began with a special recognition of Indiana State Trooper Kyle Dukes Monday night. State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki commended Dukes on his work in putting together signage on both ends of town recognizing World War II veteran Harry Michael. Dukes spoke briefly to the council about his experiences in putting together memorial services …read more.

According to Atwood Fire Chief Mike Harmon, a fire at 6321 W. 100 N., Warsaw, was set. Neighbors on the scene of the 2:05 p.m. fire said a mail carrier called 911 to report heavy smoke pouring from a window of the home. County records indicate the house is owned by Richard and Sherry Martin. …read more.

The Department of Defense Korean War 60th Anniversary Committee has opened an online forum for Korean War Veterans and those affected by the war to submit their stories. “A little over 100 miles out … the engine exploded on us and caught fire,” shared Lt. Col. William McCowen of the United States Air Force, who …read more.

After the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, in April Trupointe decided to confront the subject head on to the residents of Milford at Monday night’s Milford Town Council meeting. Brian Manges, director of Safety and Risk Management at Trupointe, declared to the council that the products which caused the explosion will not be used …read more.

Michael Roy Wiggins What information might a North Webster man have about a missing Tennessee woman that made him falsely accuse a local police officer of the woman’s murder? It’s a question authorities in both Indiana and Tennessee want answers to. The accusations made by Michael Roy Wiggins, 32, have landed him behind bars on …read more.

Local authorities have sealed a police report involving what some are calling a possible child abduction attempt in Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Detective Lt. Todd Sautter said, “It is a sealed and confidential report that is under investigation at this time due to the age of the child.” On Sunday afternoon, according to two …read more.

North Manchester Main Street’s first-ever Eel River Arts Festival is this weekend, June 14-15, in the heart of downtown North Manchester. Those wishing to attend the “Celebration of the Arts” Party from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, June 14, $30 advance ticket reservations are required. The event will feature specialty local cuisine, exclusive live …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43y1-rBYXyU] Parents line up with their children at Bixler Park on Center Lake in Warsaw to receive a free, nutritional packed lunch provided by Warsaw Community Schools.(photo by Alyssa Richardson) Whoever said you cannot receive anything in life for free may not be entirely correct. Warsaw Community Schools, Wawasee Community School Corporation and Tippecanoe …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF4bwiSmGAs] Malika Wood is turning 16 on June 15 and she has just one wish. She isn’t asking for a car. She’s not even asking to get her driver’s license. What Malika is asking for her Sweet 16th, is to meet her hero, Peyton Manning. Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Malika, who resides in Leesburg, …read more.

It is a tragic fact that 1 in 4 women will experience some type of domestic violence in their lifetime. When a domestic violence victim flees her abuser, it’s important she and her children have some place safe to go. In Kosciusko County, that place is the Beaman Home. The current shelter is a nearly …read more.

“We are not Nebraska.” Lyndon Kelley, irrigation specialist with the Purdue University Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, spoke the phrase in reference to what he would title a book if he were to write one about how farm irrigation systems affect the local water supply. Since the summer of 2012, when one of the …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7_beuU7B4M&feature=youtu.be]   The job of watching over the control structure in Syracuse, more commonly known as the Syracuse Dam, was explained by Chad Jonsson, superintendent of Syracuse-Wawasee Parks Department. Jonsson explained the operations at the annual Wawasee Property Owners Association public board meeting Saturday morning. The meeting was held in the Oakwood Hotel, Syracuse. …read more.

Next week in Zionsville, nearly 60 young women from all over the state of Indiana will compete for the titles of Miss Indiana and Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen. Shana Patel of Pierceton is Miss Kosciusko County and will be competing for the Miss Indiana title. She is 20 years old, a graduate of Whitko High School …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqLoaV9EVr8&feature=youtu.be]   Members of the Wawasee Lake Patrol dedicate their volunteer time to take care of educating all who boat on the state’s largest natural lake. Jim Tranter, who oversees the local patrol, presented information about that patrol at the Wawasee Property Owners Association’s annual public board meeting Saturday at Oakwood Hotel, Syracuse. Tranter …read more.

A Leesburg man is said to be hospitalized today following a Friday afternoon bicycle accident that left him with extensive head and facial injuries. The Kosciusko County Fatal Accident Crash Team and Samaritan air ambulance were called to the accident on McKenna Road near Robert Lewis Drive, Leesburg, that occurred at 4:20 p.m. Friday. Witness …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IROtewez8M] The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival is underway in Warsaw today and Sunday and there’s still plenty of fun to be had. Events held earlier today were well attended at Center Lake Park where live entertainment continues through 8 p.m. tonight with performances by The Sock Monkeys, Adrienne Frailey and Ivory West. On Sunday, …read more.

The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival at Center Lake hosted numerous groups today that came together to provide information on lakes and the environment. At the Lakes Agriculture Forum, also held today and hosted by Kosciusko Lakes and Streams, agricultural leaders from northern Indiana gathered to discuss issues pertaining to the lakes in the area and …read more.

On a pleasant late spring Saturday morning, just outside of the main entrance to Wawasee High School, some 206 students tossed their graduation caps into the air. And following that yearly tradition, graduation ceremonies were completed for the WHS Class of 2013. Classes for the school corporation were finished June 4 and now the 2012-13 …read more.

With winds under 5 mph on Lake Wawasee, the Wawasee Yacht Club made the decision to delay the Wawasee E-Scow Regatta Open for at least an hour. The decision was made around 10 a.m., around half an hour before the high performance sailboat race was supposed to begin. Terry Moorman, regatta co-chairman, stated that low …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk9P6TGKo5s] Motorcycles, food and dance were all part of the fun of Warsaw’s June First Friday celebration. First Friday’s theme this month was “We Are Lake City” and featured a motorcycle cruise-in and show. Festivities began at 5:30 p.m. and concluded at 9 p.m. The event kicked off with five motorcycle groups cruising through downtown …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmpXLwSiQFo] Warsaw Community High School’s commencement was held Friday night in the Tiger Den. Photos of graduates are now available from Blosser’s.

The Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. team and Samaritan air ambulance were called to an accident on McKenna Road near Robert Lewis Drive, Leesburg, that occurred at 4:20 p.m. Friday. According to reporter Deb Patterson, the accident involved only a bicycle and no other vehicle. A witness stated the male bicyclist went over the handle bars and …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station 1 will be getting some much needed repairs thanks to a vote by the Warsaw Board of Works and Public Safety. Station 1, located on Main Street in downtown Warsaw, is in need of a new roof and new exterior siding – repairs that are expected to cost at least $84,650. …read more.

Higher prices at the pump likely stem from an unusually high number of disruptions in Midwest refinery operations, according to the Indiana Attorney General’s office. To help protect consumers from being illegally gouged at the pump, the Attorney General’s office closely monitors the price of gasoline sold at the retail level, compares the pump prices …read more.

Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia spoke at the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s regular board meeting June 5 about several projects occurring in Syracuse. He noted the industrial park’s water and sewer were all hooked up, while gas and electric still need to be complete. Roads in the industrial park also need to be grated before …read more.

The Warsaw Flying Club made an early morning trip from the Warsaw Municipal Airport to the the northwest corner of the downtown square at Lake and Main streets today. The purpose of the trip was to bring the airplane into position for this afternoon’s First Friday event. The Flying Club is promoting its Summer Camp …read more.

Individuals representing various businesses, organizations and even private individuals will be supporting the future leaders of the community during the 2013 Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Auction Friday, July 12. This year, the livestock auction will start promptly at 10 a.m. in the show arena. The auction continues with no breaks throughout the day. The 2013 …read more.

Support the local Cancer Care Fund and have fun at the same time at the Kosciusko County Care Cocktails for Cancer from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Oakwood Resort, 702 E. Lake View Dr. A resort tour will be available along with light appetizers and a cash bar. The dress for …read more.

With only 23 days left for video submission, the Kosciusko’s Got Talent Contest is nearing a close. Now, more than ever, it is imperative that StaceyPageOnline.com readers sign on and cast votes for their favorite talents.

With 31 entrants thus far and hundreds of votes cast, crowd favorites are beginning to be formed. Though many have signed in to vote for their favorite act, the chance at victory is still anyone’s game!

After six years with the Warsaw Police Department, K-9 Pako is retiring due to ongoing medical issues. Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker announced Pako’s retirement to the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety this morning noting the purebred German Shepherd just recently underwent medical treatments and is recuperating but will not be able to …read more.

In an effort to retain quality school bus drivers and attract new drivers, the Tippecanoe Valley Board of School Trustees voted in May to restructure the salaries and benefits offered to its school bus drivers. A significant change is in the daily rate that will be paid to new regular route drivers. Regular route drivers …read more.

Steve Foster, treasurer for the Kosciusko County Republican Party, received the Indiana Republican State Chairman’s Award, the highest honor for the state’s party. The award was presented Thursday evening, at the annual Kosciusko County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner, held in Warsaw. State Chairman Eric Holcomb is presenting the award to one individual from each county …read more.

A Warsaw native is enjoying the national spotlight today. Teresa Sharpe, tattoo artist at Studio 13 Tattoo in Fort Wayne was named the winner of Oxygen Network’s show Best Ink. Best Ink, which returned on Wednesday, April 3 for its second season, is a reality series hosted by Fall Out Boy bassist and tattoo enthusiast …read more.

Late Monday night gas prices began to rise to record highs of approximately $4.29 in surrounding counties. By Tuesday afternoon two gas stations in Warsaw had made the 40 cent increase in prices with others following suit shortly after (see related). With prices being well over the national average, many are clamoring for an explanation of why …read more.

During its regular monthly meeting June 5, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission heard from a Lake Wawasee property owner who wants the APC to consider amending the setback requirements in the county ordinance governing lakefront properties. Amy Raspiller lives on Majestic Way on the south end of Lake Wawasee and asked the APC if it …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency personnel responded Wednesday night at 7:51 p.m. to a vehicular crash at the intersection of SR 13 and CR 400 North, just south of North Webster, Ind. Officers located a 1991 blue, Ford pickup truck, driven by Marty Deeter, 54, of Leesburg, that had been northbound on SR …read more.

Westbound traffic on Winona Avenue just before the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing is causing some headaches for the city, but it does not appear that a solution is within reach. Warsaw’s Traffic Safety Commission met Tuesday afternoon to discuss, among other things, the center lane at the railroad crossing approach. Although the lane is marked …read more.

(left to right) Claire Hollowell, 5, Corbin Hollowell, 8, and Dalton Ousley, 9, enjoy a day at Kiddieland Park, on Center Lake in Warsaw.(photo by Alyssa Richardson) As weather begins to warm up and the summer sun begins to peek through Kosciusko County skies, residents of Warsaw are beginning to take to the beach for a …read more.

The 21st Annual Beaman Home Golf Outing took place Monday at South Shore Golf Course in Syracuse. Eighty golfers participated and enjoyed lunch by Bib’s Backyard BBQ prior to the scramble’s start. The event netted over $9,200 for the Beaman Home’s operational funds. K21 Health Foundation’s team placed first and received certificates, a dozen golf …read more.

On July 1 the Warsaw Common Council will hear proposed resolutions to downtown parking problems that have plagued the city for years. Today, the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission approved a proposal that would establish fewer 2-hour parking spaces and establish designated parking spaces for downtown residents. (See larger map) “After many months of deliberations, data …read more.

Because of the threat of severe weather Saturday, June 1, North Webster Fire Department delayed its testing of the severe weather siren until noon Saturday, June 8. North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens wants residents to be aware of the week delay. Testing will then continue the first Saturday of each month, unless there is …read more.

Add “blood donation” to your summer plans! The need for blood is constant, even during summer. It that time of year to gear up for fun in the sun. School is out, vacations are planned and longstanding routines are replaced with carefree, casual days. It is also a time when the need for blood often outpaces …read more.

A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, in the Milford Town Council Chambers, in the Milford Town Hall, located at 121 S. Main St., Milford, for the purpose of filling the vacancy of a Van Buren Township Advisory Board member. The position will involve serving the remainder of …read more.

The final day to register your student for the 2013-2014 school year is quickly approaching. Online registration for Warsaw Community Schools will close on Friday, June 14. If your child is not registered, WCS request that parents please register them by this deadline. The number of enrolled students will allow the school system to prepare …read more.

Free summer lunch programs get underway in Warsaw and Wawasee school districts beginning tomorrow. In Warsaw, several locations are serving daily lunches to school-aged children in the Warsaw Community Schools district. For complete days and times, see original story. Wawasee is offering the free meals to school-aged children in that district at five locations including …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department today released the crash report identifying students who were injured in the May 22 crash involving four Wawasee Community School Corporation buses. Those injured and the type of injuries they sustained, as noted according to the KCSD accident report, are as follows: Nicholas Wagner, 14, Warsaw, complaint of neck pain …read more.

Nine people were arrested late Tuesday night after police were called to the 1700 block of South Blue Spruce Road amid a report of shots being fired. The investigation found that a dispute erupted into threats made on Facebook that eventually led to the discharge of a firearm. The call came in at about 11:53 …read more.

A short pursuit with a motorcyclist was called off Tuesday night by a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy who said reckless driving was behind his decision to discontinue following the suspect. At about 8:31 p.m. Tuesday, KCSD Deputy Mike Fowler attempted to stop a motorcyclist at CR 600 South and County Farm Road when the …read more.

Today Governor Mike Pence, Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Scott B. Sanders and Indiana Department of Corrections Commissioner Bruce Lemmon gathered to commemorate the successful first year of the Hoosier Initiative for Re-Entry program, a cooperative effort between DWD, IDOC and Hoosier businesses to educate, train and job-match soon to be released inmates. The …read more.

Kosciusko County Community Foundation hosted its annual Heart of Gold Awards ceremony tonight in Warsaw, at which they recognized 48 individuals for extraordinary acts of service and volunteerism. Recipients of the awards are nominated by others in the community. At the reception, those nominated received a certificate of recognition, a Heart of Gold pin, and …read more.

As gas prices rose to record highs of approximately $4.29 in surrounding counties late Monday night and early this morning, it almost appeared as if Kosciusko County residents may escape the 30 cent to 40 cent rise other motorist were grumbling over. However, as morning turned to afternoon, the first signs of an increase began …read more.

The wavier hearing for Paul H. Gingerich, 15, which was set for 9 a.m. this morning, has been vacated with no new date set. A pre-trial conference via telephone will be held at another date with the two attorneys and a special judge. Indiana Court of Appeals remanded the case of Gingerich’s conviction for conspiracy …read more.

National CPR and AED Awareness Week is June 1-7 and it’s a great opportunity to learn how to save a life by getting certified in CPR and AED training. Local American Red Cross chapters are encouraging people to sign up for training at redcross.org.  People are also encouraged to download the free Red Cross …read more.

Zimmer Holdings Inc. announced today that it has acquired Tuttlingen, Germany-based NORMED Medizin-Technik GmbH, a provider of innovative technologies for the foot and ankle, hand and wrist reconstruction and trauma markets. NORMED develops a broad range of specialized plates, screws and instruments, including systems for bone reconstruction and fracture repair, fusion procedures and external fixation. …read more.

Nine non-profit agencies gave budget presentations at this morning’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. Representatives from each agency noted their requested funding for 2014 from the county in the first step of the annual appeal process. In all, the agencies are seeking $525,532, a projected increase of $70,915 from 2013. Only one agency, Kosciusko Economic Development …read more.

“We are Lake City” is the theme of this month’s First Friday event in downtown Warsaw and the activities will include a motorcycle cruise-in and show. There will also be activities to tie in with the weekend’s Northern Indiana Lakes Festival. (See story) First Friday kicks off this Friday at 5:30 p.m. when five motorcycle …read more.

The city of Warsaw is partnering with Da-Lite Screen and Thompson Thrift Developers to install a traffic control signal on SR 15. Warsaw Redevelopment Commission on Monday signed an amendment to an existing agreement calling for the installation of a traffic signal at SR 15 and CR 300 North for a total cost of $207,000. …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmJvZ1nOZLM] An anonymous tip led local authorities to what is being called possibly the largest marijuana grow operation ever seen in Kosciusko County. This morning, members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Drug Task Force went to 7895 W. CR 600 S., Claypool, to a small, rural farm located southwest of Burket, where more …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDkWIuKnwe8] Over the past 15 years Ken Strong has been a media focal point regarding his endeavors as an illusionist, actor, vocalist and career emergency responder. But it may be his latest venture that has garnered him the most attention. For over a decade, Strong, of North Webster, carried with himself a story that …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwdHEydXLJc] Residents of Sunset Drive in Warsaw are settling in for yet another wave of flooding in their neighborhood. As water levels continue to rise without cresting in sight, one local group hopes to give some reprieve from the stress and damages associated with the flooding to the neighborhood. Members of the Serenity House, …read more.

With the recent spring rains the Kosciusko County Health Department wants to remind the community about the upcoming possibility of mosquito borne illnesses. Excessive rain creates breeding pools for mosquitoes that, in our area, can carry West Nile Virus. The health department says Now is the time to take control measures to reduce the standing …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com has learned from friends of the Belcher family that Johnny Belcher, 41, of Warsaw, is in critical condition following a Sunday motorcycle accident in Michigan. One individual told us that Belcher is suffering from bleeding to the brain, a shattered cheek bone and a broken wrist and femur. He has already undergone surgery on …read more.

Two B felony charges of child molesting have been filed against a Ligonier man accused of having sexual intercourse with a 12-year-old girl. Alexander James Hall, 20, of 1218 Lincolnway W., Ligonier, was arrested Friday after an Indiana State Police investigation. Police were notified that a sexual relationship between Hall and the 12-year-old girl took …read more.

Karen Sue Drake, 62, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013, at her home. She was born on April 7, 1951, in Colon, Mich., to Arthur R. and Kathleen I. (Randall) Wyatt. She attended Colon High School and moved to the North Webster/Syracuse area 40 years ago from Michigan. She was employed …read more.

The public is invited to participate in a Lakes and Agriculture Forum from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in the Center Park Pavilion, Warsaw. A free catered lunch will be included but reservations are needed today. Reservations can be made by calling 574-372-5100 ext. 6446 or [email protected]. Check in time is 11:30 a.m. …read more.

The city of Nappanee has always had a soft spot when it comes to apples. With the historic Miller’s Apple Orchard being located at the heart of the city, residents have enjoyed the apple as a symbol of the town’s rich heritage with events such as the Apple Festival, which occurs annually in September. Though …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAuc1FyH1mU] The first of three Lake Talks and Eats, hosted by Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, Syracuse, kicked off this morning focusing on lake health. WACF hosts informal and hands on activities from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. the first Saturday each month June through August. The next sessions include “Water Bug Catch!” on July …read more.

The Kosciusko County Highway Department has released information that the following roads are now open: Woodland Trail CR 600S to CR 700S SR 15 to Kinsey Road CR 700S to CR 800S CR 1200S to CR 900S SR 15 to Peru Road CR 75E to CR 100E SR 15 to CR 1000S CR 875W to …read more.

The City of Warsaw experienced a Combined Sewer Overflow that began at 2:30 a.m. and ended at 7 a.m. today according to Brian Davison, utility manager for the City of Warsaw. The overflow was due to the large volume of rain, many communities around the state are experiencing the same problem. The city’s CSO storage …read more.