Glenda Ritz, state superintendent of public education, made it quite clear she does not approve of “high stakes testing” in any way, particularly ISTEP+, and strongly believes such testing could be used more as a growth model assessment instead of only pass or fail. Ritz visited Wawasee High School Friday by invitation from WHS Principal …read more.

A firefighter diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor is getting help from the community as he battles the disease while simultaneously preparing for a new addition to his family. Scott Thomas, 30, and his wife, Stacy, of Warsaw, are already the parents to Addyson, 20 months. In mid-June, the couple will welcome a son. Although …read more.

Since Aurora Shoemaker went missing, two seasons have come and gone without even a clue to her whereabouts. Since Shoemaker disappeared, she had a 19th birthday, but there was no cake or even a reason to celebrate. On Aug. 16, 2012, Aurora Shoemaker seemingly vanished without a trace. It’s been more than 8 months and …read more.

On Sunday, April 28, Epworth Forest Conference Center in North Webster held a dedication to celebrate the opening of the long awaited new entrance road to the Christian camp and retreat center. EFCC is a growing church camp in Northern Indiana. This entrance road clears the path for the next step of adding more new …read more.

Warsaw’s Board of Public Works and Safety this morning approved a contract to hire Ground Rules Inc. to complete the city’s comprehensive plan. The $50,750 contract means that, within the next 11 months, the city should have a solid plan for future growth and development. City planner Jeremy Skinner told the B.O.W. that the committee …read more.

Smartphones and other mobile devices are being used more frequently and many use them to conduct business daily. Faster data speeds and an increasing number of applications has created a need for better coverage in the area. But the current Kosciusko County ordinance governing the placement of communication towers, implemented in 2000, requires towers to …read more.

The Kosciusko Leadership Academy 2013 Northenor Award winning project team presented the $1,000 prize to board members from Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County on Wednesday. The team’s project, “Rethinking Neighborhood within the Community,” offers a new model for how Habitat can operate within Kosciusko County that would allow the affiliate to better serve more …read more.

Whispering Pines residents are being ordered not to consumer their water without first boiling it. Notices left on the homes in the Warsaw mobile home park this afternoon read that, in consultation with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, residents should boil their drinking water due to a water problem in the area, identified as …read more.

Each Wednesday, Curt Gatke is at the First United Methodist Church on downtown Warsaw’s Indiana Street where he offers a wave, a smile and friendly “Hi!” to most everyone who visits the soup kitchen. But the real passion Gatke has is helping with the FUMC Community Closet, a program that provides toiletries and even cleaning …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers and the DNR Division of Forestry are providing useful tips to landowners that can assist in protecting their valuable timber resources. Indiana hardwoods, such as black walnut, red and white oak, and other valuable species are sought by the timber industry. Landowners should follow some simple steps before signing a contract with …read more.

Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held its 19th annual graduation ceremony Wednesday night at Champagne Jam in Warsaw. This year, 30 students completed 16 community service projects, that raised $40,000. Carl Lauster, KYLA president, said each student was required to donate a minimum of 10 hours of community service work on a project of his or …read more.

Last year, farmers didn’t have nearly enough rain for their wilted, drought-ravaged crops. So far this year, they have too much of it – so much that they can’t get into their fields to work them for planting. The stark contrast in conditions illustrates an annual, monthly and sometimes daily reality that farmers have to …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives went to Florida this week and arrested a Pensacola man on a felony charge of child molesting. The investigation against Jessie Louis Buck III, 27, began Sept. 24, 2012, when a 10-year-old girl told a counselor at Bowen Center that Buck molested her in her bedroom of her Warsaw home. …read more.

Amanda N. Everly Bradley Waikel The investigation into how a 2-year-old boy suffered a skull fracture continues in Kosciusko County where the toddler’s mother has now also been charged. Amanda Everly, 24, 1470 E. 500 S., Warsaw, was arrested Tuesday for neglect of a dependent, a class D felony. Everly’s boyfriend, Bradley V. Waikel, 24, …read more.

A man on a mo-ped collided with a dog near Claypool Wednesday resulting in the man’s serious injuries. At 1:36 p.m., emergency responders were called to CR 50 West, just north of Claypool, where Robert L. Hawley, 84, of Warsaw, had been riding his mo-ped when a German shepherd ran into his path. Kosciusko County …read more.

When Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne opened its Warsaw Center in 2003, there was a need for classrooms so students could take their classes either through closed circuit television or from a teacher right in the room with them. Due to improvements in distance learning technology and changes in the study patterns of its Warsaw …read more.

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) recently welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse, where they served as Senate pages: Michal Scherer-Berry, from Bourbon, attends Triton Jr./Sr. High School. Leanna Chan, from Warsaw, attends Warsaw Community High School. Hanna Hopple, from Plymouth, attends Lincoln Junior High School. Carrie Avery, from Wakarusa, attends NorthWood High School. …read more.

For many, the ability to move freely is a gift that goes largely unnoticed. The abilities to walk to the mailbox, stroll with grocery carts or even drive to work are all tasks that we often don’t pay much thought too. However, for some, these tasks require immense focus and planning to perform. Wayne Landis …read more.

Mayor Joe Thallemer and the staff at the new Warsaw City Hall invite the public to an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The former First National Bank building at 102 S. Buffalo St. across from the courthouse square underwent a major renovation during 2012. City offices moved into the …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and area law enforcement wish to warn citizens of a scam that has surfaced intensely in our area. Individuals have recently been receiving emails that contain fraudulent information stating that the owner’s credit card has been suspended. The message continues on to state that activating the card is “quick and …read more.

In honor of National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists has released its latest Bicycle Friendly States ranking. In the sixth annual assessment, Indiana achieved a #42 ranking nationally, while placing #11 in the Midwest. “We are encouraged to see significant progress in top states like Washington, Delaware, Colorado and Oregon,” said Andy Clarke, president …read more.

Kosciusko County Democrat Party Chairman Terry Bartley has resigned his position effective today. According to Steve Haines, former Democratic chairman for the county, Bartley sent an email this morning making the announcement but failed to provide a reason. Bartley was just re-elected on March 2 to his second four-year term. The party’s vice chair, Lee …read more.

Grover Layne, 51, of Leesburg, will spend at least 26 years in prison for admitting to sexual misconduct with a minor. Layne was initially charged with child molesting, a class A felony, on Jan. 1, 2008. A second same charge was filed on Jan. 1, 2010, and a third charge of sexual misconduct with a …read more.

The sixth nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back initiative, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, took place Saturday and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department collected a total of 132 pounds of drugs. The Drug Take Back events provide a safe method for the public to legally and safely dispose of prescription drugs that are no longer …read more.

Rumors of a sinkhole at Zimmer Building 5 have a few people worried this morning, but a Zimmer official says there is no reason to worry. Gary Clark of Zimmer tells StaceyPageOnline.com this morning that, while there was a slight depression in the pavement of a parking area at Bldg. 5, “it was the size …read more.

A recent controversial proposal to Senate Bill 1 that will require schools to employ an armed security person known as a “school protection officer” during school hours, has been solidified. The new amendments to the bill, which was softened in early April during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing, provides that public schools must …read more.

On Friday night, May 17, Warsaw will be hosting Downtown VIP Night, providing an exclusive look inside options for living, working and entertaining in the city of Warsaw. VIP Night is open to those who register by May 13 at the Warsaw Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce either online or by calling 574-267-6311. Cost is $20 …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Winona Lake fire departments have been called to the Heron Preserve apartment complex off of CR 300 North, Warsaw, for a report of a possible apartment fire. The fire, in the 5110 block of Heron Boulevard, was quickly extinguished before WLFD made the scene. According to Warsaw-Wayne Fire Chief Mike Brubaker, …read more.

A Warsaw man will spend holiday weekends behind bars and be forced to register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to a D felony charge of child solicitation. Howard Leon Southall, 50, was originally charged in September 2012 with child solicitation and sexual battery, both D felonies. The charges came from an investigation that …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0gKXeJkgaY] Warsaw Community Schools is revolutionizing the way many think about lunch. Contrary to conceptions of the stereotypical lunch comprised of the infamous “mystery meat,” inedible creamed vegetables and unappealing desserts, WCS Food Service Department is working to raise the bar, offering students a variety of healthy options that take students preferences into consideration. Leading …read more.

Effective Wednesday, those applying for personal protection permits will no longer be able to have their fingerprints obtained at just any police agency. On March 25, Indiana State Police advised that everyone wanting to obtain personal protection gun permits through the state, must acquire fingerprints at an approved “inkless” location. The process for applying for …read more.

Warsaw Biblical Gardens opened for its 2013 season on April 15. Originally constructed in 1991, the former scrap yard now contains more than 120 species of plants, not including the variety of subspecies. Despite the plethora of botanical beauties in the garden, head gardener Pardee Gunter has just a few standards he must adhere to …read more.

An ancient Chinese proverb states, “Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime,” but Dewart Lake Community Friends Church and Quaker Haven Camp in Syracuse have ventured into new territory with their community garden concept, “A Place to Grow.” “It’s not …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers have completed an investigation into a March 30 claim that three men beat a mute swan to death on Sechrist Lake. On Monday, the DNR released the full report finding only grounds to warn the holder of a permit that allows for the taking of the swans. Chuck Brinkman, 64, of Zionsville, …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools are pleased to announce that two students have earned National Medals in The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards of 2013, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. Nikki Abel, earned a gold medal in photography and Laure Snodgrass, earned a silver medal in mixed media, their work was selected by …read more.

State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) is pleased to announce the end of the 2013 legislative session. Many pieces of legislation, including a balanced state budget, have been and will be enacted into law to benefit Hoosier families. “It is hard to believe session has ended,” said Rep. Kubacki. “I am proud of all the work …read more.

It was announced this week that Cardinal Services has received a $25,000 grant from Biomet. Biomet CEO Jeff Binder recently visited and toured Cardinal and expressed Biomet’s support. “It is a privilege to offer Biomet’s assistance to Cardinal Services. Our community is fortunate to have such a committed and focused organization working on behalf of …read more.

  During his brief remarks at the Wawasee High School Academic Hall of Fame Banquet Saturday evening, WHS Principal Don Harman emphasized the word “outstanding.” The students inducted in the hall of fame are outstanding, their educators are outstanding and their parents are outstanding, he said. A total of 44 WHS students were officially inducted …read more.

As temperatures warm up around Kosciusko County and flowers begin to bloom, many will begin journeying off their couches and into the fresh air again. Though there are several activities to enjoy with families and friends outdoors, the gathering around a warm fire on a cool spring night is always a favorite option. Toasting marshmallows …read more.

Thomas Edward Skeens Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives investigated a possible kidnapping and the man sought in a manhunt Friday was named as a suspect. Police were initially called at 7:28 a.m. Friday to a home in the 5600 block of South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. The alleged victim was Tanner Leonard, 20, a resident of …read more.

This Friday is the first Friday of the month and it means another celebration in downtown Warsaw. Music will be in the air all around the courthouse square as the First Friday event kicks off at 5 p.m. May 3. Singing, dancing and music created by local artists will offer something for every ear. Mike …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_IO4bETORQ] StaceyPageOnline.com continues to look for the best talent in Kosciusko County – and we’ll be rewarding the person or group with the best talent with $1,000 cash! The Kosciusko’s Got Talent contest is underway! Entrants must provide a video of themselves performing their talent and then upload it in our special entry form. …read more.

Cosmetology students at Fairfield High School have been using their skills and talents since the start of the school year while running their SkillsUSA club and working toward completion. SkillsUSA is an organization where high school students can compete in both leadership and trade skills contests. This year, Fairfield has three competitions the students could …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It2LSMrKnnk] Homes on Barbee Lake were flooded Friday as heavy rains fell through much as last week. Idle speed limits are in effect on the entire Barbee chain. (Photo by Stacey Page) A Flood Warning for the Tippecanoe River affecting Kosciusko, Fulton, Marshall, Pulaski and Starke counties has been extended through much of the …read more.

Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis), announced the end of session, or Sine Die on Friday evening, closing out a year of priorities achieved. The House Republican agenda, which was released in October, centered on making Indiana a stronger state for future generations, by focusing on fiscal integrity, job growth, …read more.

Altrusa International of Warsaw’s President, Sue Creighton, was honored at Altrusa’s 57th District Six Annual Conference in Carmel on April 20. Creighton was presented the Governor’s Award by 2011-2013 District Governor, Toni Ellis of Lexington, Ky., during the organization’s award luncheon. The award annually honors one Altrusan in the three-state District 6 area for his …read more.

The Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation, Wawasee Kiwanis and Wawasee PeeWee Football will soon celebrate the efforts of many individuals, organizations, foundations and businesses that contributed their money and countless volunteer hours in support of the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex. The Harold Schrock Athletic Complex will be the new home for the Syracuse Youth League and Wawasee …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrNSym-P3Bg] Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds is hosting Test & Tune Weekend which got underway Friday night KOI Drag Racing. ATVs, 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive class drag races were held Friday night. (See video above) Today, a full day of events begins at 9 a.m. with the Country Boys Diesel Truck Show. Registration for …read more.

A man wanted in Kosciusko County forced a lockdown of schools in Miami County and had police from at least three agencies in pursuit. The man, identified as Thomas Edward Skeens, 43, of Claypool, fled the scene of a drug arrest Thursday night. StaceyPageOnline.com just learned that Skeens was captured in Silver Lake just after …read more.

The Indiana Senate on Wednesday approved a resolution authored by State Rep. Kathy Heuer (R-Columbia City) and sponsored by State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) urging the federal government to repeal a new excise tax on the sale of medical devices in the United States. The tax is a provision of the Affordable Care Act. The …read more.

Kosciusko County officials have now released more information regarding the arrest of a Warsaw man who is charged with fracturing a 2-year-old boy’s skull. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives, along with officials from the Indiana Department of Child Services, were contacted by emergency room officials at Kosciusko Community Hospital Thursday at approximately 12:21 p.m. According …read more.

Warsaw Community High School continues efforts in community service today with the school’s annual BLITZ (Bringing Light Into the Tiger Zone). The annual event will begin today at 2 p.m. as students leave from the high school to six separate locations in Warsaw and Winona Lake. Students will be visiting Our Father’s Home, Grace Village, …read more.

The sixth nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back initiative sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration is taking place tomorrow and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is taking part. The Drug Take Back events have proven to be a popular and safe method for the public to legally and safely dispose of prescription drugs that are no …read more.

The city of Warsaw Street Department on Monday will begin construction on West Center Street from Hand Avenue to Leiter Drive. During construction, two drive lanes will remain open. Construction will begin April 29 and should be completed, weather permitting, on or by May 24.

Police are not yet giving any details on three arrests made Thursday in the county, saying investigations are still ongoing. Bradley Waikel, 24, 550 S. Country Club Rd., Warsaw, was booked into jail at 4:20 p.m. on a single felony charge of “neglect of dependent of education causing serious bodily injury.” His bond has been …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is pleased to announce that Mr. Tracy Horrell has been selected as the District 2 Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year by the Indiana Association of School Principals and the Horace Mann Companies. Horrell was selected based on his community involvement, school service and evidence of school leadership at Edgewood Middle School, …read more.

The calendar committee for Warsaw Community Schools has put together two calendar scenarios for the 2014-15 school year and are asking staff, parents and community members for input as to which scenario is preferred. Next year’s calendar has already been approved by the board. This survey is requesting feedback about the following year. Feel free …read more.

The poodle stolen from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County was returned to the shelter this afternoon claiming it was a misunderstanding. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was called to investigate the theft of a puppy that was stolen from an outside kennel of the AWL on Wednesday. Security video from the AWL clearly …read more.

Military veterans would have access to more affordable college education under legislation authored by State Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City). A final version of Senate Bill 177 passed both the Senate and House of Representatives today and now moves to the governor’s desk for signature into law. SB 177 grants in-state tuition eligibility to honorably …read more.

As the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee continues to move forward with a plan to create bicycle/pedestrian paths through the lake community, the committee recognizes the need for a grant writer. Mike Buhrt, chairman of SWTC, told the Syracuse Park Foundation at a meeting this week, that the trail committee currently does not have a lot of …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Hee1CBbi0] Despite this morning’s cold temperatures, and through the spitting snow, students of Lakeland Christian Academy were out bright and early collecting grocery bags full of food for the school’s annual community service project. The LCA Food Drive to benefit Combined Community Services this year brought in 11,000 pounds of food. That topped last …read more.

Kelly Heckaman, Purdue Extension Office Planting season always comes with a safety message about important precautions on our rural highways. It is the season when farm machinery and other vehicles use the same two-lane highways. It is also the season when collisions between farm equipment and other vehicles occur more frequently. These collisions are often …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools will be in session on both Wednesday and Thursday, May 29-30. The last student day for the 2012-2013 school year is Thursday, May 30.

United Way of Kosciusko County is still accepting applications for this year’s Day of Caring event that will take place Wednesday, Aug. 14. The Day of Caring objective is to help Kosciusko County homeowners who are elderly, lower income or disabled. Volunteers will do limited work at rental properties such as general cleaning or yard …read more.

The process for obtaining bids for the renovations of Turkey Creek Fire Territory Station 1 continues. Chief Mickey Scott recently provided an update on the status to the TCFT Board. Scott has met with an architect to obtain architectural drawings to be submitted for bids at a later date. The architect will also be submitting …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui6g5F-_cEc] In conjunction with Earth Day, which was Monday, The city of Warsaw is celebrating “Community Clean Up Week.” The week features several clean up efforts in the downtown area of Warsaw including sidewalk sweeping and picking up litter along the streets and flower beds. Community Clean Up Week began on Sunday, April 20, and …read more.

A 4-year-old child was placed in protective custody Tuesday when Kosciusko County officers attempting to serve a warrant located a meth lab in the child’s home. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies went to 9556 W. Old Rd. 30 in Etna Green at about 3:43 p.m. yesterday to serve a warrant on Kayla Anne Waltz, 25, …read more.

North Webster Town Council decided to put some teeth into Ordinance 90-99 by amending it to have progressive fines for each offense of not scooping up dog waste. The North Webster Police Department requested the action during last night’s council meeting noting several citizens complained about dog waste not being bagged and removed from public …read more.

Overnight rain has attributed to even more flooding in the Kosciusko County area. Fortunately, there are now two locations in the county for residents feeling the affects of rising waters to get sand and sandbags to prevent damage to properties. The Barbee Chain of Lakes is being especially hit hard by flood waters. North Webster …read more.

The Tippecanoe Lake Chain, Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake were among 17 projects receiving grant money for a sediment removal plan and funds awarded to remove a logjam in the Tippecanoe River. The local grants totaled $63,000. The Department of Natural Resources grants totaling more than $850,000 will fund removal of sediment and logjams from …read more.

After almost an hour’s worth of discussion, the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Executive Board voted unanimously to approve giving firefighters a public employee retirement fund. The discussion was held during the board’s regular monthly meeting. Board member Bill Dixon led the discussion explaining to the board that the fire chief and the firefighters union researched …read more.

After nearly five days of dealing with flooded roadways, lakes, yards and fields an end may be in sight. Although the National Weather Service projects an 80 percent chance of rain late today, according to Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock, the National Weather Service’s Hydraulic Maps indicates flood conditions in the county are …read more.

Brooke Catherine Miller and Lanae N. Haessig have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian respectively for the 2013 graduating class of Wawasee High School. Miller, valedictorian, is the daughter of Steve and Cheryl Miller, Leesburg, and plans to attend Purdue University. She is undecided on her major. She has been involved in dance, student teaching …read more.

A planning grant will be submitted to the Office of Community and Rural Affairs for the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District project. Approval to apply for the grant was made this morning by Kosciusko County Commissioners. Shannon McLeod of Priority Project Resources, Greensburg, is the grant writer for the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District project. …read more.

In Monday night’s meeting of the Warsaw School Board, three parents voiced concerns over clear accessibility to half-day kindergarten options. The program, which has been offered every year, only generated enough interest for one section to be offered. Though the program was explained at the schools’ kindergarten roundup (see related), many parents feel that since …read more.

While the waters are now receding, Tippecanoe River overflowed its banks below the Webster Lake Dam in North Webster due to the recent rains. Hoosiers who sustained damage caused by severe weather and flooding that began April 17 and resulted through April 22, can report damage online. Also, Lyn Crighton, executive director of Tippecanoe Watershed …read more.

Residents in a number of Warsaw neighborhoods received grocery bags at their front doors Monday afternoon. Tomorrow morning, students and staff of Lakeland Christian Academy will be back around to collect the bags and donations of nonperishable foods for Combined Community Services. This is the fifth year LCA has held the food drive and, according …read more.

The east/west alley south of Center Street and east of Lake Street will be closed during portions of the day this Friday and Saturday as Zimmer Midwest moves out of its building at 121 W. Center St. The closing is needed to accommodate the moving truck for loading.

A Warsaw native has gone missing in Africa and his family is doing everything they can to find him, fearing he may have been kidnapped. American pilot Jerry Krause was flying a Beech 1900C aircraft from South Africa to Mali on Sunday, April 7, when he went missing. A former Mission Aviation Fellowship missionary, Krause …read more.

Three native trees have been planted in the courtyard at Wawasee Middle School. Students involved in Builders Club at WMS teamed up with Daniel Landscape Design of Columbia City to celebrate Earth Day Monday and also looked ahead to Arbor Day Friday. Students placed mulch around the trees — a serviceberry, dogwood and redbud. Shown …read more.

Wawasee High School senior Tori Lambright is serving an early childhood development internship during the spring trimester at Teen Parents Succeeding in Syracuse. The internship is through Wawasee High School’s Professional Career Internship Program. While serving at TPS, Tori works under the supervision of Trish Miller, coordinator of the high school’s Work-Based Programs, and TPS …read more.

Not finding any reasons to deny a petition by Fellowship Missions, the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals Monday night approved a homeless shelter on East Winona Avenue. Eric Lane, executive director of Fellowship Missions, presented the plan to the WBZA asking to use the former Ken Anderson Films building at 1520 E. Winona Ave., as …read more.

A motorcycle crash north of Warsaw Monday night claimed the life of a Warsaw man. Robert C. Moore, 32, died at the scene of the crash that happened at 8:27 p.m. on CR 350 North, just east of CR 100 East. Initially, the 911 call indicated a car and a motorcycle collided, but upon arrival …read more.

Nate Bosch, associate professor of environmental science and director of Kosciusko Lakes and Streams at Grace College, was recently published in PNAS, the official journal of the United States National Academy of Sciences and one of the most prestigious journals in the country. Bosch co-authored an article about the largest blue-green algal bloom in Lake …read more.

During the evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday, April 16-17, the Circuit on Professionalism series, sponsored by the offices of Career Services and Advancement at Grace College, hosted a mock interview event for Grace College juniors and seniors. More than 50 employers in the Kosciusko County area came to the Grace campus to conduct the interviews, …read more.

Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the death of a 33-year-old Claypool man. According to a KCSD report, Jeffery C. Jones, 33, was found dead in his home on Warner Drive at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday. KCSD Sgt. Chad Hill said, “There is no evidence of foul play …read more.

With many upcoming local events, it’s important for Hoosiers to be vigilante in monitoring and reporting suspicious activities. Suspicious activity reports are one of the best defenses against violent acts. According to a survey released earlier this week, 56 percent of Americans said they hadn’t heard of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s “If You …read more.

Although Indiana Conservation Officers cited the holder of a permit to kill mute swans in the Barbee Chain of Lakes, ICO Nick Vander Molen said the permit is still valid. Barbee property owners, upset with what they believe was the brutal killing of mute swans on Sechrist Lake last month, attended a Saturday morning meeting …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is proud of the over 500 volunteers who assist students in a variety of ways to acquire knowledge and pursue their dreams. The hours dedicated by WCS volunteers epitomize the school system’s mission statement and core values. Volunteers give their time and talents to our school system; they believe that all students …read more.

The former location of Ken Anderson Films in Warsaw is being proposed for a homeless shelter in Warsaw. The matter goes before the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals tonight. (Photo by Alyssa Richardson) The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals is expected to vote on a proposal tonight that would establish a homeless shelter in the …read more.

On Saturday, April 27, the Drug Enforcement Administration is sponsoring the sixth nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft. Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs to be disposed of for destruction. This service is free and anonymous with …read more.

The explosion of a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, Wednesday is a tragedy that could easily be repeated anywhere in the country, and even right here in Kosciusko County. What happened in the small Texas community, however, is not an incident isolated to just the fertilizer industry. The devastating blast at the West Fertilizer Company …read more.

The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association is calling everyone to pray for Boston and the United States one week after the heinous bombing of the Boston Marathon my Radical Islamic Terrorists. The GWMA is asking local residents to pray for the families of those who lost loved ones in this attack, remember the victims who are …read more.

A bridge reconstruction project in the county will get the financial support of Warsaw city officials who agreed Friday to fund half of the cost of a pedestrian path that is being installed as part of the project. Warsaw’s Board of Public Works and Safety voted unanimously to fund $28,633 of the $169,050 project on …read more.

An Elkhart man has been charged with murder following a shooting at the Deer Creeke Apartments in Elkhart overnight. At approximately 1:29 a.m. this morning, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a shooting that had taken place in apartment 1517 of the Deer Creeke Apartments, 2801 Toledo Rd. Upon officers arrival, it was found …read more.

Chuck Parr, president of the Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association, read a prepared statement to about 40 people who attended a meeting early this morning concerning the March 30 killing of mute swans that sparked public outrage: “The BLPOA is dedicated to maintaining the quality of our lakes and wetlands. We have and will continue …read more.

On Sunday, April 28, Grace College & Seminary faculty, staff, students and alumni will gather to celebrate the past 36 years of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Manahan’s service to Grace College. The service and reception, held in recognition of Dr. Manahan’s retirement after 20 years as president, will begin at 6 p.m. at the Orthopaedic …read more.

A Milford woman was sentenced in federal court this week after she pleaded guilty to a felony offense of conspiracy to distribute marijuana. Hayle Doty, 24, was sentenced by District Judge Jon DeGuilio to 30 months imprisonment and four years of supervised release. According to documents filed by the government in this case, Doty participated …read more.

As area waters rise, and will continue to rise through the weekend, Kosciusko County residents dealing with flood problems can get sand and sandbags at the Kosciusko County Highway Garage. Emergency Management Director Ed Rock says any county resident in need of the sand and sandbags can bring a shovel and go to the highway …read more.

The large amount of rain Indiana has accumulated over the past few days has caused driving hazards across the state. The rainfall has caused streams and rivers to overflow their banks and to cover many roadways. While much of the heavy flooding is happening in central Indiana, southeastern Kosciusko County is also seeing a fair …read more.