High water continues to close roads throughout the county. Some individuals are estimating up to 10 inches of water fell overnight in the Warsaw area, with lesser amounts in the northern portion of the county. The flood warning for urban areas and small streams remains in effect for southern Kosciusko County until 6 p.m. The …read more.

Heavy rains overnight kept county officers and county highway officials busy investigating reports of flooded roads and placing road closed signs. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Kosciusko County until 12:15 p.m. NWS Radar and spotters estimated between 2 inches and 5 inches of rain fell overnight. Flooding in low lying …read more.

Stop seven on the Homes on Parade features a dining room with a view of Lake Wawasee. The home is a new construction by T.L. Jackson Construction. (Photo by Sarah Wright) The annual Homes on Parade, featuring projects by members of the Builders Association of Kosciusko Fulton Counties, kicked off Friday evening. The tour is …read more.

Kosciusko Volunteer Susanne Siebrase deploys for Oklahoma. She will depart tomorrow morning to work in Shawnee, Okla., as a disaster mental health volunteer. Siebrase is a Tippecanoe Middle School counselor, who just finished her last day of the school year yesterday. This is her second deployment. Locally, the threat of severe weather has been forecast …read more.

Due to a high possibility of rainfall throughout the evening, the Central Park Concert featuring country artist Kari Lynch Band from Grand Rapids, Mich., will be moved to Lakeview Middle School tonight. The concert time will not change and will begin at 7 p.m. and will go to 8:30 p.m. The event is free to …read more.

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County will be celebrating the completion of the inaugural Women Build Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16. At 3 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at 549 E. Market St., Warsaw, will be the dedication. Even more important will be the celebration of the first home for Habitat Partner family member, Diane Jones …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_IO4bETORQ] The search for Kosciusko’s most talented act is starting to heat up! With 31 entrants now vying for the title of Kosciusko’s Most talented, the competition is fierce. Though votes are being cast everyday by our readers, there is still time to submit a video of your own unique and special talents and skills …read more.

As impressive as the numbers are, they continue to grow and the success of StaceyPageOnline.com shows no signs of slowing. That’s great news for the people of Kosciusko County who want today’s news today and breaking news as it’s happening. It’s even better news for our advertising supporters! Since Kosciusko County’s only all digital daily …read more.

Several members of the Winona Lake Centennial Planning Committee display Winona Lake history-themed products that will be available at the Centennial booth at this weekend’s Juried Art Fair in Winona Lake. Winona Lake was incorporated as a town on June 2, 1913.  

Artists from around the country will be displaying and selling their works of art at the 14th annual Juried Art Fair held in The Village at Winona on Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2. Hours for the Art Fair are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. A …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2h75LLhxM4] I wouldn’t have normally entertained the idea of seeing yet another Fast & Furious movie, but my curiosity from the hype got the best of me! Much to my surprise it was a very fun movie! It wasn’t anything I would call a classic, but it was fun to watch from start to …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP6VI8wb7uQ] A fire in the Enchanted Hills area of Cromwell Wednesday night has been ruled arson. The Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded to 11938 N. Sir Gallahad Pl. Cromwell at 8:04 p.m. May 29. Upon their arrival, heavy smoke was noted coming from the 56-foot mobile home, which was unoccupied. Tankers from the Turkey …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb5bxWeNDUA] Students at the Warsaw Area Career Center swapped books for a more hands on learning experience. Instead of studying home construction techniques in a textbook, 22 juniors and seniors worked side by side to create an entire home from beginning to end. A look at the project will be offered to the public from …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 13 near Millerburg, between CR 44 and East Lincoln Street, is scheduled to be closed at 10 a.m. Thursday, for the rebuilding of the railroad crossing. The detour will be from U.S. 33 to SR 4 to SR 13. The work, which will improve the driving surface …read more.

A Pierceton liquor store was robbed this morning by a man brandishing a knife, but police were quick to find and arrest the suspect. Pierceton Police, along with other local, county and Indiana State police officers converged at the Pierceton Discount Package Liquor store, 101 S. First St., at 11:37 a.m. today after receiving a …read more.

After months of hard work the doors of the Oakwood Inn in Syracuse will be reopen to the public Friday and Saturday. “It’s so exciting because it’s so close,” said Phil Kuhn, marketing director. The restaurants, The Pier and Back Porch will open slowly. Restaurant General Manager Jason Brown explained several small private dinner parties …read more.

In December, Tippecanoe Valley’s school counselors, administrators, community mental health experts, area pastors and law enforcement officers met to discuss ways to strengthen the mental health of the community. As a result of those meetings, the Tippecanoe Valley Community Mental Health Task Force was formed with the following purpose: “To develop and implement strategies to …read more.

With his Tigger from “Winnie the Pooh” collared shirt and a variety of heartfelt mementos scattered about his office, Jim Garner cannot be mistaken for a stodgy elementary school principal. After a 37-year career in education as an art and gym teacher and then a principal, he admits he tries not to take himself too …read more.

The four-bus chain reaction accident one week ago today on SR 13 north of North Webster, was one no one in emergency services has seen during their careers and no one wants to experience again. While physical injuries are on the mend, the emotional trauma may take time to heal. The accident occurred at 3:30 …read more.

The Syracuse Park Foundation approved a contract for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee to hire Marsha Carey as a grant writer. Carey’s contract is for 12 months for $20,000. Mike Buhrt, chairman of the trail committee, told the foundation board Carey came with three very strong referrals. “We’re looking forward to raising some money,” he said. …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week are from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Cooper is a male Lhasa Apso mix and he’s about 2 years old and neutered. He was surrendered to the AWL by his owner on March 7 because they couldn’t find time to properly potty train him. Cooper is a …read more.

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the agency tasked with overseeing and issuing high school equivalency credentials and the related Indiana Adult Education program, today announced it will be seeking a new high school equivalency credential exam. The announcement comes as DWD officials and their counterparts from some 40 other states and the District of …read more.

The following is a letter Wawasee Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Tom Edington sent to Wawasee parents regarding last Wednesday’s accident involving four school buses. The letter has also been posted on the corporation’s website: Thank you to all Wawasee individuals who helped last Wednesday with the school bus accident. Community members and school parents …read more.

His grandfather, Larry Peterson, was an officer. His uncle, Aaron Lindsey, was a firefighter and an officer. Now, Nick Lindsey’s goal is to follow the footsteps of those two individuals in his life and become an officer as well. “When I was younger I remember my uncle wearing his belt and stuff,” said Nick, also …read more.

Warsaw Police have now released information to the public regarding weekend burglaries to local businesses. As StaceyPageOnline.com first reported on Monday, two out of town men were arrested for breaking into and vandalizing the Arby’s restaurant at 1980 N. Detroit St. Jason A. Whetstone, 29, of Mishawaka, and Nicholas Lee Cline, 24, of South Bend, …read more.

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana today announced that the United States Supreme Court has left standing a decision that preserves the right of women and men in the Medicaid program to access preventive health care services at Planned Parenthood health centers. The case will now proceed in U.S. …read more.

The annual Homes on Parade, featuring projects by members of the Builders Association of Kosciusko Fulton Counties, begins Friday with multiple homes on the tour located throughout Kosciusko County. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday with a total of 8 locations on the tour. View them all in one evening, or pace yourself …read more.

The Indiana Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives is now accepting nominations for 2013 Governor’s Service Awards honorees. The awards are considered to be the state’s highest recognition for volunteerism by individuals and organizations. This year’s Governor’s Service Awards will be presented in eight categories: Communities of Service Corporate Service Youth Service National Service Service-Learning …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmOXnrdzXL0] “Memorial Day is when we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Memorial Day is a reminder to all of us that there are those who serve when their nation calls,” said Ken Locke in opening today’s Memorial Day service at Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, Warsaw. Due to rain, the …read more.

A Syracuse man and an Illinois woman were injured over the holiday weekend in two separate accidents involving ATVs. Indiana Conservation Officers investigated the first accident at 3:45 p.m. Saturday. Dwight Dean, 59, of Syracuse, was riding on private property when his ATV struck a small hill. Although Dean could not recall how the accident …read more.

The weather proved to be an obstacle this morning as Memorial Day ceremonies got underway. With cool temperatures and rain most of the day, members of Syracuse American Legion Post 223 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1342 reluctantly canceled the parade. “It hurt us not to have the parade today,” said Bruno Walski, commander …read more.

North Webster American Legion Post 253 held Memorial Day services as scheduled in all of the town’s local cemeteries, except North Webster. That service was held inside the gym at the North Webster Community Center. The service featured a moving musical tribute to fallen heroes by Russ Chandler, along with members of Post 253, Sons …read more.

Pierceton’s Cub Scout Pack 3761 collected over a trailer full of items for the tornado victims of Moore, Okla. The scouts asked for donations last week and a trip was made to deliver the items over the weekend. “The community did an amazing job of showing their support for people that they didn’t know, but …read more.

By STEPHANIE LONEY Staff Writer The town of Milford cancelled its annual Memorial Day Parade this morning due to the rain, but a ceremony still took place, just at a much earlier than announced time. Under normal circumstances, Milford American Legion Post 226, otherwise known as the Ancil Geiger Post 226, always hosts a ceremony …read more.

Arby’s on North Detroit Street in Warsaw will remain closed for what could be up to three weeks while repairs from a weekend break-in are made. Katie Aguilar-Polk tells StaceyPageOnline.com that her family’s restaurant was broken into over the weekend and the culprits caused a lot of interior damage. Warsaw Police have now filed a …read more.

This morning’s rain showers are prompting changes in Memorial Day events throughout the county. At Oakwook Cemetery in Warsaw, the ceremony will now be held moved indoors to accommodate the public. Services will take place beginning at 10:55 a.m. at the Oakwood Cemetery Chapel. The annual services will be conducted by John C. Peterson Post …read more.

A South Whitley woman lost control of her vehicle on SR 5 in Whitley County early Sunday morning and was ejected when the van rolled several times. Whitley County Sheriff’s Department deputies investigated the crash that happened at 1:07 a.m. Sunday on SR 5 near CR 1000 South. Elyse K. Edsall, 26, sustained a head …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ45-e9mycE] Video is courtesy of ESPN As the Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the unofficial start of summer, grillers everywhere are dusting off their spatulas and are eager to let the grilling season commence. The National Fire Protection Association, however, is recommending that grillers be mindful of safety, especially as the peak months for …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 25 is scheduled for closure in Mentone at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, due to the Mentone Egg Festival. The closure is between SR 19 and North Morgan Street. The detour is SR 19 to West Harrison Street to North Morgan Street. The road will be re-opened …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc-8Icfjst8] There are parts of Wednesday’s bus crash that Jaxon, Delanie and Parker Bame will never forget. It was on that day when John Wagoner, 61, the driver of bus #28, failed to stop for three other Wawasee Community School Corporation buses setting off a chain reaction event that injured approximately 50 students. Wagoner …read more.

Warsaw Community High School is pleased to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Class of 2013. The Valedictorian is Timothy Carl Ahlersmeyer. Tim is the son of David and Shelley Ahlersmeyer of Warsaw. He plans to major in accounting and finance and minor in economics. He will be attending Butler University. While a student …read more.

The Warsaw Police Department has introduced the newest member of its force, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois named Dax. Dax is the new K-9 partner of WPD Patrol Officer Phil Reed. Reed is a four-year veteran of the WPD and, along with Dax, recently finished the intensive dual purpose handler course meaning the duo are now …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oKH0EoguZM] Story by Carson Kerlin, Junior Reporter at Eisenhower Elementary This is Carson Kerlin reporting to you from Eisenhower Elementary School in Warsaw. Today is Friday, May 24, and I would like to welcome you to our music room. Our music teacher is Mrs. Robin Merrick. She has been teaching for a total of …read more.

A Frost Advisory has been issued for Kosciusko and surrounding counties from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued the advisory as temperatures are expected to drop into the upper to middle 30s in the overnight hours. A Frost Advisory means frost is possible and sensitive outdoor …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1Zw6zyp-EI] Today at 9 a.m. members of the Purdue Extension Homemakers club gathered to donate a total of 52 homemade tote bags to Fellowship Missions Founder Eric Lane. The bags, which are made entirely by members of the club, will be given to women at Fellowship Missions’ homeless shelter. According to June Thomas, a member …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hba2Icu6fNc] While Wednesday’s accident near North Webster involving four Wawasee Community School Corporation school buses remains under investigation by the Indiana State Police Motor Vehicle Division and Kosciusko County’s Fatal Accident Crash Team, the school corporation has released video showing a fraction of what occurred that afternoon. Video from bus #30, driven by Cyndi …read more.

Michael Searfoss has been named the new clerk-treasurer for Leesburg. Kosciusko County Democrat Party Chairman John Bonitati informed StaceyPageOnline.com this morning of the decision. Searfoss has lived in Leesburg for 20 years and has worked at Dana Corporation for 31 years. He also served as the UAW Local 1405 trustee for 6 years and as …read more.

Center Lake Beach and Pike Lake Beach in Warsaw officially opened Saturday for the summer season. According to the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department, only Center Lake Beach currently has lifeguards on duty during swimming hours. Pike Lake Beach will be staffed by lifeguards starting Friday, May 31. Both beaches will have lifeguards on duty …read more.

May 19-25 is National Emergency Medical Services Week and Multi-Township EMS is recognizing the tremendous role EMS practitioners make to improve health in communities across the county. The around-the-clock dedication to providing emergency care is evident with one statistic: MTEMS made 6,067 runs in 2012. Emergency care professionals are committed to delivering emergency medical care in …read more.

Heartline Pregnancy Center Inc. in Warsaw held an open house today for the public. The center offers pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and a preschool and day care. Pictured above are Jason and Allison McSherry taking a tour of the center with Sarah Frame, client advocate. Heartline Pregnancy Center is located at 1515 Provident Dr., Suite 180, …read more.

At the direction of Whitko School Corporation’s Board, a plan to infuse technology into students’ educational experiences has been implemented and, this fall, the Personalized Learning System will place a laptop computer into the hands of Whitko students. First, PLS is designed with the fundamental goal of improved student learning. Whitko has been committed to …read more.

A month long investigation by the Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Unit resulted in seven felony arrests shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. Members of the Indiana State Police Emergency Response Section, the Meth Suppression Unit, the Plymouth Police Department and the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department raided a home in Plymouth acting on a search …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies have now released the names of the four bus drivers in the Wednesday accident involving four school buses. As StaceyPageOnline.com had already confirmed (See story), police today say Cynthia K. Routh, 64, North Webster, was driving the lead bus that stopped to allow a student, Marcus Gagye, to exit her …read more.

The Kosciusko County Convention Recreation and Visitors Commission recently provided a grant to the KCV Cycling Club to purchase Kosciusko County Bikeway signage to designate 200 miles of county roads as routes for cyclists. KCV identified the routes after considering such factors as safety, convenience, traffic density, road conditions and scenery. The County Highway Department …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frK0KtFriuQ] What was initially called in as an attic fire has since been ruled an accidental blaze sparked by an extension cord. Atwood Fire Department was called at about 9:15 a.m. to 2471 N. Lake Breeze Dr., Atwood. The residence is at Hoffman Lake. Shortly after arrival, Atwood called Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory for a full …read more.

(Photo provided by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department) Official word tonight from the Kosciusko County Fatal Accident Crash Team is that more than 50 Wawasee students were injured in today’s crash involving four school buses. That is a number that could rise as parents evaluate their children at home. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aD72aCWz5k] UPDATE: Officials at Kosciusko Community Hospital report treating 43 individuals for non-critical injuries while officials at IU Health Goshen report receiving four individuals, all who have been treated and released. The number of actual injured could increase as the evening progresses and the shock from the accident wears off and pains set in, …read more.

Two separate drug investigations have resulted in charges against two local men. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Drug Task Force officers converged on a residence Monday afternoon near Claypool after receiving a tip of possible methamphetamine production. Officers arrived and located an active one-pot method meth lab at the residence of 701 E. CR …read more.

Ken Jones, president of Jones Petrie Rafinski, the town’s engineering firm, gave a monthly report on the SR 13/U.S. 6 Industrial and Technology Park to the Syracuse Town Council during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Jones reported Cripe Excavating started to do the passing blisters to the park entrances and found unsuitable backfill under the …read more.

When a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy and a Syracuse Police Department officer were called to Biscayne Lane in Cromwell early this morning, they got more than they bargained for. KCSD Deputy Mike Fowler and Syracuse Officer Joe Denton were called to 11318 N. Biscayne Ln., at 12:34 a.m. today to deal with a report …read more.

Thirteen residences in North Webster will be receiving notices that each is in violation of the town’s tall grass and weed ordinance. Police Chief Greg church notiified the North Webster Town Council during its Tuesday evening meeting that notices were sent out that day. Town residents were urged to keep their lawns mowed by the …read more.

The community’s feedback is being requested to assist in developing an educational plan focused on reducing storm and surface water pollution. The educational plan would be used by Warsaw’s Stormwater Coordinator at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in allocating resources as a part of protecting stormwater entering Warsaw waterways. If you would like to serve on …read more.

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County will unveil Rain on Kosciusko’s 2013 rain barrels at the Milford Fest on Saturday, May 25. The Fest begins at 10 a.m. Saturday and lasts until 9 p.m. with vendors, food, rides, community spirit and rain barrels. This year, more than a dozen of the rain barrels will be …read more.

Winona Lake residents can now rent picnic tables for a nominal fee, but the community service will likely cost the town money in the long run. Town coordinator Craig Allebach proposed the matter during Tuesday’s regular council meeting noting the $5 fee per table per 72-hour period is modeled after Warsaw’s policy. Basically, town residents …read more.

A woman once scammed through the same Jamaican lottery has been arrested and charged for her involvement in bilking others. A complaint from a local elderly couple scammed out of thousands of dollars in what is known as a Jamaican lottery scam, began the investigation that landed Joanne Karene McCrary, 74, of Calhoun, Ga., in …read more.

In light of Monday’s tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma killing 24 people and nearly leveling the Moore, Okla., community of 56,000 people, Winona Lake councilmen discussed the local tornado warning system and acknowledged its ineffectiveness. Councilman Randy Swanson said he recalled discussion as much as 15 months ago that centered around the town’s only tornado …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0YTtaHv-3eU] On Tuesday, 12 teams from across the state of Indiana gathered for the State of Indiana Wastewater Challenge to compete in five events. Teams were comprised of four members making a total of 48 contestants total. According to Brian Davison, Warsaw wastewater utility manager and chairman of the Indiana Water Environment Association, this is …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives is now accepting nominations for 2013 Governor’s Service Awards honorees. The awards are considered to be the state’s highest recognition for volunteerism by individuals and organizations. This year’s Governor’s Service Awards will be presented in eight categories: Communities of Service, Corporate Service, Youth Service, National …read more.

Mentone Fire Department is among at least six departments battling a blaze at a scrap yard in Rochester. The fire broke out just after 3 p.m. at Rochester Iron and Metal on East Lucas Street, along the east side of Old U.S. 31. At about 4:20 p.m., Mentone was called for a full assist. No …read more.

And the commodore for the 2013 Wawasee Flotilla is … Kay Young! “What can I say … I was very honored to be chosen by the committee to be this year’s commodore and when I look back at past recipients, feel very humble,” stated Young. For her this honor is especially meaningful knowing both Bill Beemer …read more.

Cathy Fox, a second-grade teacher at North Webster Elementary School, had the look of shock when she was announced the winner of the Education Award presented Thursday at the 17th annual Age of Excellence Awards, held in South Bend. The awards program is an annual event recognizing individuals who support loved ones and their community …read more.

Marsha Carey, a local grant writer, was hired by the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee, during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Prior to voting, committee members Erick Leffler and Sam Lehman asked what funds were available. Carey said she would have to do some research to see what grants the committee had received in the past, …read more.

A crash involving two vehicles at Center and Washington streets has sent two people to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The crash happened at about 1:16 p.m. and had Warsaw Police, Warsaw Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS responding. Initially a third vehicle was believed to have been struck after the initial impact, but …read more.

A declaration was approved by Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning for money that is being spent on road construction near what will be the new Trupointe fertilizer plant in Milford. The declaration is necessary so the county can be reimbursed for any money spent on construction on the road work once a Tax Increment Fund …read more.

With Memorial Day soon upon us, David and Sally Reuter thought it a great time to honor soldiers and veterans. The Reuter’s are members of the Pierceton Chamber of Commerce and presented a plan at one of the meetings of which the chamber offered to purchase the flags. Their son, Benjamin C. Reuter is in Afghanistan and …read more.

The Salvation Army has mobilized to help with disaster response units in hard hit areas in Central Oklahoma – including Moore, Okla., where at least 51 people were killed – and South Oklahoma City. The Salvation Army is requesting monetary donations to help with the critical needs of supplies to provide food and clean-up materials …read more.

Consumers should enjoy a summer driving season without unusually high gasoline prices. In fact, gas prices will probably be lower than they were last summer, says a Purdue University agricultural economist. Wally Tyner, who specializes in energy economics and policy, expects prices in the Midwest to be between $3.50 and $3.90 a gallon, with prices …read more.

Todd Samuelson of H.J. Umbaugh & Associates of Mishawaka came before the Warsaw Common Council Monday night to ask if the city was willing to save money by refinancing the remaining balance of a $12.3 million sewage bond that is now in its 10th year. While slightly confusing to the general public, the bottom line …read more.

Kosciusko County is among 22 northern Indiana counties that is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch now through early Tuesday morning. Indiana counties in the watch area also include Benton, Class, Elkhart, Fulton, Grant, Huntington, Jasper, LaGrange, Lake, LaPorte, Marshall, Miami, Newton, Noble, Porter, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Wabash, White and Whitley. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch …read more.

After several weeks of parents voicing concerns over the half-day kindergarten program not being readily offered for the 2013-2014 school year, the Warsaw Community School board of trustees announced Monday night that the school system will indeed be offering the program. According to WCS Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz, a confirmed 16 students have been enrolled …read more.

OrthoWorx Executive Director Brad Bishop announced Monday night at the Warsaw Community School Corporation’s regular board meeting, that the organization would continue its partnership with WCS to expand and enhance the planned second year of operation of Washington Elementary’s S.T.E.M. Academy. Washington S.T.E.M. – which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – was launched …read more.

Although a discussion on dilapidated properties was not on Warsaw Common Council’s agenda, the matter of a property on Ranch Road was addressed during Monday night’s meeting. City resident Michael Alspaugh attended the meeting to inquire about one specific property at 1405 Ranch Rd. “Do we have a criteria for when a property becomes dilapidated …read more.

Joni Truex of Warsaw was the winner of a freshwater pearl necklace during Saturday’s first annual Success is in the Bag handbag auction and luncheon to benefit Combined Community Services. The Success is in the Bag event celebrated the 20th anniversary of CCS’s Project Independence, which is a mentoring program that helps low-income families in …read more.

A post circulating on Facebook has lead to concern among citizens in Milford, but Milford Police say there is no evidence yet to support the claim that a man is watching children. According to the post, which has been shared over 107 times, an older man with white hair was seen driving a maroon colored …read more.

The American Red Cross is assisting people in Texas and throughout the Midwest after deadly storms and tornadoes swept through the area in recent days. Severe weather is expected again this week across the Great Plains and Midwest where experts report there is a good chance of more tornadoes and severe weather throughout this week. …read more.

Memorial Day weekend is so far shaping up for decent weather and that will be a blessing for the many activities slated to take place throughout the county. The weekend fun begins Saturday with Milford Fest. The day full of events will include a pancake breakfast, car show, kids games and community-wide garage sales. (See …read more.

The faculty, staff and board of trustees of Grace College and Seminary are excited to welcome former provost Dr. William J. Katip as the president of Grace College and Seminary. He assumed this new role following Dr. Ronald E. Manahan’s final day on May 11. Katip received a B.A. in Bible and Psychology from Grace …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation today announced plans to participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under and to persons over 18 years who are enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Free meals will be …read more.

The Wawasee Community School Corporation is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children (age 18 and under) without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal …read more.

A Warsaw man was killed late Sunday night after crashing his moped and was then struck by a passing vehicle. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigators are trying to determine why Brandon D. Hollon, 23, lost control of his moped in the 5000 block of Pierceton Road, and crashed. Hollon was traveling west on the road …read more.

Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson, along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, are investigating the death of a Tippecanoe Valley High School student. The teen, Cody Floyd, 16, was a sophomore at the school. StaceyPageOnline.com has been told the teen was found in a Burket home Sunday morning unresponsive and bleeding from the nose. In …read more.

One person initially said to be suffering from severe head trauma after being hit by a vehicle, has died. Scanner traffic at about 10:10 p.m. indicated at least one person on a bike was struck by a vehicle in the area of 5918 E. Pierceton Rd., Pierceton. Lutheran Air was requested to fly to the …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTde9jmDxTE] The annual Fat & Skinny Tire Fest was held over the weekend with a jam-packed schedule of events in both Winona Lake and Warsaw for bicycle enthusiasts. Among the events for the entire family were BMX stunt shows, countryside tours and musical entertainment. For the competition bicyclists, there were a variety of races …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers were investigating an ATV accident that happened Friday in Claypool and sent a 13-year-old boy to the hospital with a head injury. ICOs were called at 3:30 p.m. Friday to 466 E. 700 S., Claypool, where Mason Johnson, 13, was riding an ATV on his property. Johnson attempted to jump a ramp …read more.

Despite a cloudy start, today proved a perfect day for the 25th annual Cruisin’ Cuse Car Show, held in Syracuse. Taking home this year’s Best of Show trophy were Mike and Wanda Tiltges with a 1954 Kaiser Darrin. Other special awards were as follows: Best Interior and Kiwanis Choice, Ben Banister, 1934 Ford Best Paint, …read more.

Friday evening in Winona Lake, members of the Warsaw and Winona Lake communities gathered at the 10th annual Fat and Skinny Tire Festival to celebrate the kick off of events. But the kick off of the festival was not the only thing worth celebrating. After years of work and dedication, members of the communities were …read more.

Winona Lake Fire Department was called at about 2:15 p.m. Saturday for a full assist with Claypool at a house fire. The fire, according to Squad 70 Investigator Gordon Baker, started in the basement of a modular home at 5976 50 West. The modular is owned by Dave Kotterman. Just after 3 p.m. Squad 70, …read more.

In some ways, it has been a normal academic year for Wawasee High School. The prom was earlier this month, seniors are anxiously awaiting the moment they walk across the platform to be given their diplomas during graduation June 8 and the choir department performed the annual spring production this past weekend. Many positive things …read more.

Kosciusko County Democrats this morning gathered to name a new party chairman in the wake of last month’s sudden resignation of Terry Bartley. Having received no letters of intent from potential candidates, a motion was made from the floor by media and communications director Art Brown to nominate John Bonitati. Bonitati has served as the …read more.

April workforce data was released today by the Department of Labor. According to George Robertson, president of Kosciusko County Economic Development Commission, “We did a quick analysis of how we are doing – pretty good compared to our neighbors – and where we need to go to achieve pre-recession economic health.” KEDCo announced Kosciusko County …read more.