With the final approval of the Warsaw Board of Works and Public Safety this morning, OrthoWorx will soon be occupying the third floor of the new city hall building. (See story) The B.O.W., consisting of Mayor Joe Thallemer and Warsaw Common Councilmen Charlie Smith and Jeff Grose, unanimously approved the agreement between OrthoWorx and the …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation will offer bus transportation for Summer School 2013. Buses will run Monday through Friday starting Monday, June 3, through Friday, July 5.  Summer school buses will not stop at individual homes but at numerous locations throughout the entire school corporation. Parents/guardians will be responsible for transporting students to and from …read more.

Ranking first in dog bites is a title that no community strives to attain. To help reduce the number of dog bites across America, the American Veterinary Medical Association is offering Indiana residents concrete ways to help reduce the number of dog bites in their community during National Dog Bite Prevention Week. As a partner …read more.

The Warsaw Community Schools Food and Nutrition Services has 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 …read more.

Robert Edward Hurley A Warsaw man accused of murdering his roommate has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Robert Hurley, 54, is charged with a single count of murder for the March 3 strangulation death of Lionel Dale King, 51. The two men resided at Lot 34 in Hideaway Hills where …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NskJS3JD_Y] One person was detained following what was initially reported as a drive-by shooting in Warsaw. Warsaw Police were called to the American Legion, 301 N. Buffalo St., at about 8:30 p.m. where a male suspect in a gold or tan colored Ford F150 pickup truck reportedly drove through the alley and shot at …read more.

Today the United States Drug Enforcement Administration made the synthetic cannabinoids UR-144, XLR11 and AKB48 Schedule I, illegal drugs under the Controlled Substances Act for the next two years. These cannabinoids are often seen in so-called “fake pot” products that are falsely marketed and sold as “herbal incense” or “potpourri” products. Synthetic cannabinoids refer to …read more.

Christopher B. Clapp Christopher Clapp, the man wanted on several felony warrants from at least three states and in Warsaw, has been captured. Warsaw Police Lt. Kip Shuter confirmed that Clapp, 30, was arrested in Fort Wayne early this afternoon after Warsaw detectives received a tip from a Fort Wayne business. Police say Clapp submitted …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0huyuqh8cz8] The Great Big Idaho® Potato Truck, well into its second cross-country tour, stopped in Mentone today forcing police to control traffic as hundreds came out to admire the massive spud. The World’s Largest Potato on Wheels is traveling more than 22,000 miles on a 7-month journey to raise funds and awareness for Meals …read more.

David Hamrick participated in National Bike to Work Week and peddled his way to work at The Party Shop this morning. (Photo provided) David Hamrick of Warsaw is taking advantage of National Bike to Work Week, which is this week, and enjoyed his 4-mile journey to work at The Party Shop this morning. Tomorrow is …read more.

Music blaring and spirits high, Syracuse Elementary School students have been taking turns walking, skipping and running around a track on the school’s lawn today in the hopes of raising a significant amount of money for the American Cancer Society. As of noon this afternoon, the Walkathon had already raised $8,800 for the cause, says …read more.

R. Scott Waddell, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced today that all BMV license branches will be closed Saturday through Monday, May 25-27 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. All license branches will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 28, except for the following 16 branches which will reopen on …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officer’s served a search warrant on the Kendallville residence of Jason A. Maxston Wednesday afternoon. Conservation Officers received information that Maxston was performing taxidermy work without a state license. Conservation Officer’s served the warrant on Maxston’s residence and an outbuilding located on the property. Conservation Officer’s discovered an indoor marijuana grow operation containing …read more.

A number of trees behind the Kosciusko County Work Release facility have been cut down this week, but a county official says it’s a move that will save money. Commissioner Bob Conley told StaceyPageOnline.com that a number of cottonwood trees were removed because of costly problems from the cottony covered seed. “They were causing blockages …read more.

Christopher B. Clapp As StaceyPageOnline.com first reported (See full story), a man wanted for fraud and theft is now being sought by Warsaw Police. Christopher B. Clapp, 30, has officially been named a suspect in a local case and warrants have now been issued. Clapp is already wanted on two felony warrants from Mansfield, Ohio, …read more.

Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson has been selected as a panel member for the WorldFuture Society’s annual conference. This year’s conference will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Chicago on Thursday, July 18, to Friday, July 19, and will feature a professional member forum on Monday, July 22. Roberston, who has spent …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_IO4bETORQ] We’ve got big news and it could mean even more cash in the pocket of one talented individual or group right here in Kosciusko County! Not only will the winner of the StaceyPageOnline.com Kosciusko’s Got Talent contest win $1,000, by special invitation, our top talent will also be gifted a spot in the …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that the signal on U.S. 30 at the entrance to the new Meijer store in Warsaw has been activated. The signal includes red, amber and green lights for motorists on U.S. 30 and at the entrance to the store parking lot, which “T’s” into U.S. 30 from the south. …read more.

Kosciusko County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints the rest of this month. The project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI: Taskforce Indiana is a year-long statewide project aimed at …read more.

Members of Brownie Girl Scout Troop No. 00148 came before the Syracuse Park Board to make a request via a skit during the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. The girls told the park board they would like to use the money they raise from selling Girl Scout Cookies to purchase a wheelchair swing. Board …read more.

Beginning Monday, May 20, lane changes on Old Road 30 will begin west of Warsaw between the bridge over Walnut Creek and Zimmer Road. Hepler Drive and Phillips Drive intersections at Old Road 30 will be closed for approximately 2 months, according to Kosciusko County Administrator Ron Robinson. Motorists are urged to use caution when …read more.

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski presented a one-minute speech before Congress on April 18. That speech honored the late Robert “Bob” Jessop Beer of Milford. A copy of that presentation and a complete copy of the 113th Congressional Record was presented to Tom Beer Tuesday evening by Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Randy Girod Tuesday evening during …read more.

While Milford Town Council continues to discuss financing a full-time school resource officer at Milford School (See story), a group of concerned parents have started a petition to show the council there is support for such a petition. Alicia Ley has been circulating the petition and carries it with her to various events where parents …read more.

It’s like coming home again for Susan Mishler. During the regular monthly meeting Tuesday of the Wawasee school board, Mishler was introduced as the new principal of Wawasee Middle School. She will replace Dennis Howland, who resigned effective at the end of the current academic year. Mishler lives at Camelot Lake near Milford with her …read more.

Cycling enthusiasts will gather in Winona Lake and Warsaw this weekend for the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest. The three-day event encourages cycling with an emphasize of wellness and enjoyment. The event begins at 7 a.m. Friday with coffee and snacks at 1000 park Bakafe in the Village at Winona. It is aimed at encouraging …read more.

A Republican caucus held in Milford tonight named Rebecca L. Alles the new Van Buren Township Trustee. A total of six Milford residents filed their candidacy for the position. Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Randall Girod said Alles was elected on the third ballot. She will fill the remainder of the unexpired term of Elizabeth “Libby” …read more.

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning in Warsaw and considered only a few cases during a brief agenda. Anthony Click’s petition was considered again after remonstrators at the April meeting expressed concerns about potential drainage problems. Click lives on EMS B63 Lane, south of Barbee Road, and petitioned …read more.

The numbers are in for this year’s Cancer Care Fund Idol Variety Nite. The event brought in $17,863 for Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund. The event on May 11, which has raised over $100,000 total for the fund, named Mike Beezley as the 2013 Idol Nite “People’s Choice” having raised the most funds through financial …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and area law enforcement wish to warn citizens of yet another Internet scam that is currently occurring. Individuals have recently been receiving emails offering financial loans or “government loans.” The current scammer persuades the victim to purchase “Green Dot” reloadable debit cards and provide the information from the card to …read more.

Members of the Atwood Fire Department and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory were called at approximately 2:30 p.m. to a fire located at Egg Innovations, 4811 West 100 North, Warsaw. Though initially it was believed that the fire had begun within a building by Atwood Fire Department, upon arrival firefighters discovered the fire had begun outside and …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbZX0F7Fk3c] Post Offices in Warsaw, Winona Lake and surrounding communities were able to collect over 8,600 pounds of food during the annual Stamp Out Hunger event that took place Saturday. The 21th annual food drive asked Kosciusko County citizens to join the entire nation and “hang a bag of food, for the hungry.” The …read more.

The Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board voted to give $1,000 to the new Harold Schrock Athletic Complex in Syracuse during the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Dick Pelletier made the request for funds to the board, noting the board running the complex hopes to raise an additional $60,000 to install lights on the new …read more.

Wawasee High School was among 313 schools statewide to be named a Four Star School for the 2011-12 academic year. Glenda Ritz, Indiana superintendent of public instruction, announced the Four Star Schools Monday. Each year, the Indiana Department of Education recognizes schools that perform in the upper 25th percentile of schools in performance on ISTEP+ …read more.

Among the changes to Milford in the coming months is the opportunity to become more biker-friendly. On Monday morning, the Warsaw and Winona Lake area were informed that they had received a bicycle-friendly community status. Two years ago there were almost no bike routes in the area, according to Fred Helfrich, KCV Cycling Club spokesman, …read more.

As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, Kosciusko County law enforcement officers are urging everyone to buckle up. Beginning Friday, law enforcement officials will be out in full force, taking part in the 2013 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization and cracking down on motorists who are not belted. …read more.

A man who is accused of victimizing women spanning the country and bilking them out of thousands of dollars was, as of Friday, in Warsaw where he allegedly struck again. Brooke Bays called police Friday evening saying Christopher Benjamin Clapp, 30, was renting a room from her and stole her credit and debit cards. When …read more.

The new Meijer complex in Warsaw is getting at least two new resident businesses, including the already existing Staples store which has plans to relocate. Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner confirmed to StaceyPageOnline.com Monday night that, although no building permit has yet been filed, Staples has submitted a development plan to occupy space on the …read more.

The Warsaw Planning Commission, along with most members of the Warsaw Common Council, met Monday night to give input into a comprehensive plan that will serve as a road map for Warsaw’s future. Brad Johnson of Ground Rules Inc., the company contracted for $50,750 to complete the city’s comprehensive plan, met with the city officials …read more.

Indiana State Police Sgt. Jason Ginder has announced that a sobriety checkpoint will be held in Kosciusko County this weekend. The checkpoint will start during the evening hours Friday and continue through the early morning hours of Saturday. Motorists are asked to have their driver’s license and vehicle registrations available when entering the checkpoint. This …read more.

Growth of Eurasian watermilfoil, a non-native, invasive aquatic plant, poses a threat to recreation at Waubee Lake in Kosciusko County. But DNR officials say more watermilfoil is not necessarily bad given the scarcity of other, native plants in the 187-acre lake. Based on sampling by DNR fisheries biologists, coverage of Eurasian watermilfoil in Waubee Lake …read more.

A Warsaw man was arrested and held on criminal charges after he attempted to force entry into a woman’s apartment while armed with a knife. Phillip Joseph Hoover, 28, 2623 E. Forest Circle, was booked on a $2,000 bond when Warsaw Police were called Saturday night to an apartment on West Center Street. According to …read more.

On Saturday, the wives of Milford Fire Department volunteers collected donations at SR 15 and Emeline Street in Milford for a fellow firefighter. Scott Thomas, 30, a Goshen firefighter and paramedic who lives in Warsaw, is battling brain cancer. In mid-June Thomas and his wife, Stacy, will welcome their second child. Thomas will soon be …read more.

The regular meeting of the Warsaw Plan Commission scheduled for this evening will be a joint meeting with the Warsaw Common Council to launch the city’s comprehensive plan. City government has been working to development the comprehensive plan that will provide a roadmap for future growth in Warsaw. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. …read more.

Over the past week the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has taken reports from four different businesses in the county, all of which have reported the thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles. The damage estimates for these thefts are in excess of $7,000. According to Nationwide insurance, all vehicles produced in the United States since 1975 …read more.

School security has been a hot topic all across America for decades, but discussions ramped up after Dec. 14, 2012, when a gunman killed 26 people – 20 elementary students and six adults – at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. The actions of one has led school officials and lawmakers from coast …read more.

Grace Seminary graduate, Chaplain Billy Graham, who is also a Major in the U.S. Army, surprised his daughter, Katherine Graham, during Grace College’s 2013 Commencement ceremony Saturday morning. Katherine, who graduated with a degree in English education, did not expect the surprise visit by her father. Maj. Graham had returned home to the United States …read more.

Washington, D.C. – As bicycling continues to grow in popularity, leaders in cities across the country, like Warsaw and Winona Lake, are embracing the environmental, financial and quality of life benefits that come with a population that likes to ride. Today, the League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities and …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbZX0F7Fk3c] Although no final total is yet available, local food pantries are hoping that the annual Stamp Out Hunger campaign sponsored by the United States Postal Service will at least match last year’s food collection of 9,040 pounds. Officials and volunteers for service organizations including Combined Community Services, Our Father’s House and Mary & …read more.

This year, the American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th year. And every year, Relay For Life of Kosciusko County aims to remember those lost to cancer, celebrate those who won again cancer and help the ACS fight against the deadly disease. This year’s Relay for Life is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19. …read more.

“I’m overwhelmed. I’m so very thankful,” stated Mike Beezley, the 2013 Cancer Care Fund Idol Variety Nite People’s Choice winner. Receiving congratulations from family and friends and members of his congregation in Clunette, this year’s winner thanked God for “… all these wonderful people (who came to the event). I can’t even believe it.” As …read more.

Before the rains came, several bike riders in the Milford area pedaled for a good cause Saturday. The Milford Kiwanis Club held the bike-a-thon as its first fundraising event for the Kiwanis International Eliminate project, which seeks to end maternal and neonatal tetanus. Mostly in developing countries, 160 babies each day die from the easily-preventable …read more.

The North Webster Lioness Club is working on the 68th annual Mermaid Festival Cutie Contest and Cutie Parade and now is the time to get your favorite cutie entered for the competitions. This year’s Mermaid Festival theme is “Land of Dixie – Country Style.” Kids up to 4 years old  are encouraged to participate in …read more.

Warsaw Common Council President Diane Quance used to have to take allergy pills before council meetings, the black mold in the old city hall building was so bad. That won’t be necessary in the shiny, new, spacious city council chambers that was introduced to the public today during an open house at the new city …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjeklm9UG2Q] The 3rd Annual Region 1 American Bikers Aimed Towards Education of Indiana benefit for the Hoosier Burn Camp is underway at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds and the fun goes on until 5 p.m. A five-county Battle of the Bands is happening all day, as is a hog roast, chicken barbecue and hot …read more.

The 3rd Annual Golf Outing in honor of Nora Stephens will be held by her children at Little Big Horn Golf Course tomorrow. Nora passed away in November 2010 of lung cancer, and though her fight was short, the children feel blessed that she did not suffer as long as others have. Her children started this benefit …read more.

The Great Big Idaho® Potato Truck has embarked on its second cross-country tour and it’s set to roll into Mentone on Thursday, May 16. The World’s Largest Potato on Wheels is set to travel more than 22,000 miles on its 7-month journey to raise funds and awareness for Meals on Wheels. In 2012, the Idaho …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers in Elkhart County are investigating the illegal taking of a large muskie fish in High Dive Park in Elkhart on May 4. Cory Barnett, 23, of Elkhart, was charged by ICO Paul Crockett on one count of taking a game fish by illegal method. Muskies, otherwise known as muskellunge or tiger muskellunge, …read more.

Region 1 American Bikers Aimed Towards Education of Indiana Presents the 2013 ABC Ride for Hoosier Burn Camp. The ride will begin at the Atwood Community Center at 213 Hover St., Atwood, Ind., at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11. Donations raised from the event will benefit the Hoosier Burn Camp, a camp dedicated to children …read more.

Letter carriers of the U.S. Postal Service are doing more than picking up your mail today, they are collecting food donations for local food pantries. Every year, all across the nation, carriers take one day and make a great effort to Stamp Out Hunger. Kosciusko County residents were asked to join on this day and …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are providing citizens with useful tips for Indiana boaters to enjoy a safe summer on the water. Conservation Officers will be patrolling Indiana waterways this summer to ensure that boaters are in compliance with boating laws. Officers are encouraging citizens to become familiar with Indiana boating laws and follow safe boating procedures …read more.

An estimated 4.7 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, but beginning Sunday, May 19, Dog Bite Prevention Week aims to make people more aware of how to prevent more injury. Records indicate that Cocker Spaniels produce the most bites, while Rottweilers, pitbulls and German Shepherds are known to have highest percentage …read more.

Weather radios are a potentially life-saving tool that every home should have. Severe weather can happen any time of the day, but if it happens when you are sleeping, how will you know until it is too late? The alarm on a weather radio will go off when a warning is issued for your area …read more.

This month’s Kosciusko County Council meeting was largely about fund transfers that were discussed in previous months, including a nearly $1 million expenditure for road work proposed Kosciusko County Highway Superintendent Scott Tilden. During last night’s meeting, the transfer of the funds from the Economic Development Income Tax fund to the highway department was approved. …read more.

Personal heroes are those people who have impacted our lives in a positive way. To some, heroes are a parent who sacrificed so much. To others, it could be a sibling, a teacher, or even a neighbor who is always there to lend a helping hand. Whether your hero is your mom or dad or …read more.

By KELLY HECKAMAN Purdue Extension office What is biosecurity? Farm machinery production offers what career options? When a chicken (hen) begins to lay eggs for the first time, she is how old? A beef animal yields how many quarter pound hamburgers? The number one pollutant, by volume, in Indiana waters is? When going to market, …read more.

Last month, Jan Carter announced her resignation as Leesburg’s town clerk and now a Kosciusko County Democrat is sought to fill her unexpired term. Carter has served as the town’s clerk for 2 1/2 years leaving another 1 1/2 years of her term vacant. A replacement is now being sought to fill the remainder of …read more.

Each year, Grace College and Seminary honors faculty and staff who have served the college for five years, and again every five years thereafter. This spring, Grace honored 23 employees at a recognition luncheon held on May 1. First-time honorees are: Kim Huntsman, financial aid coordinator Monica Boyer, administrative assistant for the Graduate Department of …read more.

Parents of Edgewood Middle School 8th graders are being asked to pick up their students at the middle school by 3:35 p.m. this afternoon. The bus that took the students on a field trip to Indianapolis is due to arrive a little later than anticipated. Students who are not picked up at the school by …read more.

The annual Indiana State Police Memorial Service to honor Indiana State Police employees who have given their lives in the service of the citizens to Indiana will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Bristol. The ceremony, which will last approximately 20 to 30 minutes, will take place at the Indiana State Police Toll Road …read more.

There is still time to for any registered voter in Van Buren Township to throw his or her hat into the ring as a candidate for Van Buren Township Trustee. The deadline to file a candidacy is 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The caucus will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the …read more.

Jolene Marie Swihart Sherena Michele Harris A second woman has now been charged with abusing a toddler in a Warsaw home. On Monday, Sherene Michele Harris, 26, was arrested after she admitted to striking her 4-year-old daughter with a belt so hard that it left bruises, and taping the child’s mouth shut with duct tape. …read more.

The 2013 Kosciusko Lincoln Day Dinner, where the ideals and principles of the Republican Party are celebrated, is less than a month away. Kosciusko County Republican Party Chairman Randall Girod is asking those wishing to attend to mark their calendars and buy their tickets now. “I am pleased to announce that Eric Holcomb, the Indiana …read more.

Zimmer Holdings said less than 50 full-time employees will be out of work today as the company initiates programs to sustain growth. Zimmer employees told StaceyPageOnline.com early this morning that a number of supervisors were “walked out” last night and that a series of town hall style meetings have been going on all week at …read more.

Go fly a kite, but NOT near an electric line. That’s just one of the important safety messages being presented to over 1,000 area 4th graders as part of Kosciusko REMC’s annual electric safety training in Kosciusko schools, going on now through May 10. Each spring, KREMC brings educator Jerry Palma, also known as “A.C. …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYXqefaEeZ8] The Warsaw Family Health Clinic, also known as Northern Indiana MCH Network (NIMCHN) is revolutionizing the way health services are being offered to residents of Kosciusko County. The clinic, which specializes in reproductive health care services, prides itself on putting its patient first. Offering services to people of all walks of life, NIMCHN promises …read more.

Today is World Red Cross Day and the American Red Cross encourages eligible individuals to celebrate by donating lifesaving blood in their communities. The need is constant and all blood types are needed, especially O negative, B negative and A negative. Locally, a blood drive is scheduled for this Saturday at Culver’s in Warsaw. The …read more.

Ricky Alan Shepherd, 48, of 4 EMS B6C Lane, Leesburg, was arrested early this morning, accused of exposing himself to neighbors. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called twice Tuesday on reports that Shepherd exposed his buttocks and genitalia to neighbors, but were unable to locate him. Shepherd, however, was found at 3:18 a.m. and …read more.

“We have kids in this facility who are hopeless. And if you’ve never been hopeless, you can’t imagine what it’s like,” said Mark Terrell CEO of Lifeline Youth and Family Services Inc. which operates Pierceton Woods Academy. “Our goal here is to help them be the men they are supposed to be and give them …read more.

The Department of Natural Resources approved a permit application by Oakwood Resort LLC yesterday to dredge the channel immediately west of the Oakwood Inn. According to the permit, “an approximate 200 foot long, 80 to 100 foot wide channel located immediately west of the Oakwood Inn and Conference Center (Channel 1) will undergo maintenance dredging. …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw boys track team had some ups and some downs Tuesday night. The No. 8 Tigers definitely had more ups though en route to winning the Northern Lakes Conference Meet for the third straight year. A record-setting performance by senior star Robert Murphy highlighted the night as the hosts easily had the …read more.

On May 7, DNR Director Rob Carter determined that lake levels in northern Indiana have returned to acceptable levels for normal boat operation. Effective immediately, the previous motorboat speed restriction order has been lifted and normal boat operations may resume on the following local lakes: the Barbee Lake Chain including Kuhn, Big Barbee, Little Barbee, …read more.

A local gun dealer is supporting law enforcement with a generous donation of tactical weapons. Eagle Creek Firearms of Warsaw on Tuesday donated two Remington 870™ Tactical shotguns to the Akron Police Department. It was a generous act that followed another generous deed. Akron Police Officer Justin Gearhart said he brought the department’s two shotguns …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx1ZXZEltwM] An Illinois man was airlifted to a Fort Wayne hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Oswego Tuesday afternoon. Although a completed accident report is not yet finished today, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Chad Hill tells us James Gall, 82, of Leesburg, was westbound on Armstrong Road and attempted to turn left into …read more.

An agreement between the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission and OrthoWorx means the third floor of Warsaw City Hall will soon have new occupants. During the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday night, the council was informed that the WRC had approved an “agreement for building renovations” with the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Basically, it provides OrthoWorx a …read more.

A semitrailer hauling 5,600 gallons of starter fertilizer, or phosphate, became stuck on the high railroad crossing grade at VanBuren Street in Leesburg around 2:30 p.m. today. All Norfolk Southern train traffic was said to have been stopped, but that was not the case, which led to a scary few moments. As this reporter was …read more.

A committee has been formed to address security issues at the Kosciusko County Justice Building that were raised by the U.S. Marshal’s Office. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Aaron Rovenstine told the county commissioners this morning that the U.S. Marshal’s Office suggested a committee be formed to review security matters. The committee has been formed …read more.

Warsaw Police continue to investigate a case of check fraud that occurred at a local bank Monday and it appears the suspects have committed similar crimes in other states. Rebecka Lee Scoggins, 37, and Scott David Mahood, 34, both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., were arrested Monday at 1st Source Bank in Warsaw. Both have preliminarily …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rAYtxrJ2QY] While Warsaw Police and Kosciusko County Central Dispatch were attempting to discover why a train blocked nearly every crossing in the city of Warsaw, Mayor Joe Thallemer was on the phone with Norfolk-Southern. The only crossing that was open to traffic was located at Anchorage Road. The train, which had been stopped since approximately …read more.

A Warsaw woman admitted to striking her child with a belt and taping the 4-year-old’s mouth shut. As a result, Sherena Michele Harris, 26, is charged with felony battery. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and officials from the Department of Child Services performed a home visit Monday afternoon to 1692 E. CR 200 N., Warsaw. …read more.

Little league games came to a brief halt at the new ball field Saturday as the athletic complex was officially dedicated to Harold Schrock. Schrock, the father of Syracuse resident Doug Schrock, died last year. Dick Pelletier acted as master of ceremonies for the event. Dave VanLue, president of the Syracuse Park Board, spoke of …read more.

Residents along Edgewater Drive in Warsaw asked the city to come to their aid to stop trespassing and littering on their private property and the city quickly acted. During the Monday night Warsaw Common Council meeting, four property owners on the dead end street along the north shore of Center Lake asked the city leaders …read more.

Kosciusko County Democrats have organized a special caucus meeting for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, to name a new party chairman. Terry Bartley submitted his resignation last week immediately resigning his duties as chairman. Bartley told StaceyPageOnline.com the resignation was simply due to personal time constraints. (See story) At 10 a.m. on May 18, the …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNOodsNUfhk] With the city’s blessing, the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory recently donated no longer used fire gear to a new Fire Rescue 1 class at Warsaw Community High School. The first year class, which provides students basic training on firefighting, has 18 student members who, by the end of the school year, could all receive …read more.

Indiana State Police, as part of an ongoing drug investigation with Warsaw Police, served a search warrant Medina’s Body Shop in Milford Monday night. According to a police source, the body shop, on SR 15, was not found to have any drugs on site. However, the incident was connected with a warrant service near Lyon …read more.

At approximately 3:35 p.m. today members of the Silver Lake Fire Department and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of a freight liner on its side at 10131 S. County Farm Rd., Silver Lake. The vehicle is owned by Wildman’s Business Group, Warsaw. Though the vehicle was completely on its side, the driver, …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. An address in the 5700 South block of Woodland Lane in the Sellers Lake area, reported a theft. The home owner reports that on May 4, between 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. the prescription medication Vicodin was stolen from …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJvR2DzgUu8] On Monday, April 15, 26,839 runners gathered to partake in the world’s oldest annual marathon – the Boston Marathon. Men and women from all walks of life arrived at Hopkintin to partake in the race of a lifetime and to finally realize the sum of all their training. As racers took off from the …read more.

There are now 22 talent videos posted on our Kosciusko’s Got Talent page – but a clear winner will not be decided yet for weeks. That means there is still time to get your best talent entered! The winning entry – being voted on by readers of StaceyPageOnline.com – will be awarded $1,000! The best …read more.

Indiana’s first governor to serve two consecutive terms has passed away. Former Gov. Dr. “Doc” Otis Ray Bowen died Saturday, May 4, at Catherine Kasper Life Center in Donaldson, Ind. He was 95. “Doc” Bowen was a graduate of Francesville High School and went on to receive his A.B. in 1939 and M.D. in 1942 …read more.

  A tanker from Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and full assistance from Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department was called to assist Atwood with a house fire Sunday afternoon. The fire, at 3401 W. 550 N., Atwood, started in the garage of a home and spread to the house, according to Atwood Fire Chief Mike Harmon. This morning, …read more.