Rice Ford Lincoln Mercury Inc. in Warsaw is teaming up with Warsaw Community High School to make a difference in students lives. The company will be hosting the “Drive-4-Ur School Program” from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to help raise up to $6,000 for the school corporation. The event, which will take place at …read more.

With all of the outside construction finished, the new Warsaw Meijer, located off of Lake City Highway, is scheduled to open its doors to shoppers in in late June. That is a change from the initially anticipated mid-May opening. Construction for the new building began in August and originally featured a target date for opening …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently made a $1,000 grant to the Women’s Health Fund in honor of Kathy Stanley. Stanley attended the Warsaw Women’s Expo the weekend of March 23 and 24 and entered a drawing to win a grant in her honor to the fund. Stanley’s name was drawn and she accepted her …read more.

For the first time last summer, the Kosciusko County Farmers Market LLC made a move to downtown Warsaw where it welcomed more vendors selling locally grown produce and offering their hand-crafted items. This year, the market opens Saturday, May 4, with extended hours and more offerings. The Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety this …read more.

Magical Meadows Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center has started its first session of the year. Magical Meadows is a nonprofit organization with the mission of helping people in the community with different abilities. It services people of any age, and ability. It was started in 2007 with one horse and one rider. For the first session …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lQIc0YGuE0] Members of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory investigate the cause of a fire that destroyed one local business and damaged two others.(Photo by Alyssa Richardson) Members of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Warsaw Police Department are still investigating the cause of a weekend fire that destroyed one local business and damaged two others. The fire …read more.

A sewer line running under North Detroit Street (SR 15) at Enterprise Drive in Warsaw has nearly collapsed and is need of immediate repairs that will cost the city over $63,000. The Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety this morning declared the matter an emergency, which means the usual bidding process does not need …read more.

Several county roads are flooded and closed due to rains that fell over northern Indiana over the past few days. The National Weather Service has also extended a Flood Warning for Kosciusko and surrounding counties until 5:15 a.m. Monday. Flooding in low lying areas is being reported. Several county roads have been closed due to …read more.

A long-time service to the town of Winona Lake likely netted Terry Howie the vacant seat on the town council during a caucus held Thursday night. Howie and Dennis Duncan vied for the open Ward 2 seat left with the recent resignation of John Boal. Duncan, who admitted to having no experience on an elected …read more.

Whitko Community Schools announces a Title I Parent Feedback Night on Monday, April 29. From 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the event will take place at the Whitko Administration Building, 432 S. First St., Pierceton. Parents of students at Pierceton Elementary School and Title 1 students at South Whitley Elementary School, are welcome to come …read more.

Though it has been more than 50 years since he lived in Warsaw full-time, and he passed away nearly eight years ago, Fred Olds left a local legacy. A man known for mastering multiple mediums of art and likely being ahead of his time, many of Olds’ paintings and other artwork are still displayed locally …read more.

Ruben Paredes of Akron was reported missing just after midnight on Feb. 3. His wife said he was visiting friends in Warsaw when he disappeared. (Photo provided) An Akron man reported missing by his wife on Feb. 1 was found dead in a ditch Monday night in rural Porter County. Ruben Paredes, 32, disappeared on …read more.

The Outland Elementary sixth grade team capped off a successful winter schedule at the Logan Classic on Saturday, April 13. They relied on their fundamentals and good teamwork to compete in the older seventh and eighth grade Junior High Tournament. They won their first three matches in two games each placing them a number one seed in …read more.

Kosciusko REMC joins the U.S. Senate in recognizing April 18 as National Lineman Appreciation Day. The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday, April 17, honoring lineworkers for their efforts at keeping power flowing. KREMC has 20 operations employees who work in the field restoring power during outages and maintaining distribution lines and equipment. Across the nation, …read more.

Two students have been named recipients of four-year, full-tuition scholarships as the Kosciusko County Community Foundation 2013 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. Barbara Kimmel and Rebecca Ailes will receive full tuition to the Indiana colleges of their choice and $900 yearly stipends for required books and equipment. Barbara Kimmel is ranked first in her class at …read more.

Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, announced today that Renea Salyer, member relations coordinator of the Warsaw Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a Sam’s Club® Scholarship. Awarded to 20 first- year attendees from across the country, the Sam’s Club scholarships recognize individuals that exhibit …read more.

The National Weather Service has re-issued a Tornado Watch in effect for the following area counties until 5 p.m. today: Kosciusko, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, Lagrange, Marshall, Noble, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Wabash and Whitley. A watch mean conditions are favorable for storms that could produce tornadoes. A Wind Advisory is also in effect today. To …read more.

While only briefly addressed in Wednesday’s meeting of the Warsaw Traffic Commission, problems caused by trains moving through the city will not likely see any kind of resolution anytime soon. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer has been trying to address complaints of trains traveling on the north-south Norfolk Southern rail lines that stop and block crossings …read more.

An investigation by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources into the alleged beating death of a mute swan on Sechrist Lake has still not been concluded. A Saturday meeting among property owners of the Barbee Chain of Lakes where it happened is expected to see a large attendance. Public outrage followed when Jack and Linda …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R68VNkGqEpU] Approximately 1,300 seventh and eighth grade students attended the Kosciusko Career Expo Wednesday held by the Workforce Development Committee of the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce. The event featured approximately 50 exhibitors who set up tables with hands on demonstrations for students to partake in. The goal in the event was to expose the …read more.

The on-street committee of the Warsaw Traffic Commission that is studying downtown parking issues has completed their work and is ready to present solutions. Since last summer, the traffic commission has been looking at ways to combat parking issues that hinder downtown business. The problem is that the city lacks areas of free parking for …read more.

Tippecanoe Township celebrated the opening of its new office in the Tippecanoe Township Building, 102 S. Morton St., North Webster, with a ribbon cutting by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce on Monday, April 15. The trustee office has been moved to larger quarters in the same building. Parking and entrance is on the …read more.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a wind advisory for Kosciusko and surrounding counties from 11a.m. to 8 p.m. today. South winds will be sustained at 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Also in effect until Friday morning is a flood watch for much of northern and central …read more.

A Warsaw woman suffered non life-threatening injuries in a two vehicle crash near downtown Warsaw Wednesday. At about 4:15 p.m. an SUV, driven by Clayton W. Rader, 34, of Fort Wayne, and a passenger car, operated by Merrille R. Wagner, 74, of Warsaw, collided in the intersection of Center and Columbia streets. Warsaw Police and …read more.

MudLOVE, an artisan ceramics business based in Winona Lake, desires to influence change by remaining committed to their business model based on radical giving. At least 20 percent of all sales are donated to charity in order to improve lives in communities around the world. For the next month, this Hoosier business is selling “peace” …read more.

Four seniors at Lakeland Christian Academy are working together to plan a food drive that is ultimately one of the largest collections held for Warsaw- based Combined Community Services. This is the fifth year students of LCA will be collecting food for CCS. “Last year we collected food valued at over $30,000,” said Carmen Flores, …read more.

After 10 years with the same look, Warsaw Community High School’s Tiger Den may soon be receiving a more modern makeover. According to WCHS Athletic Director Dave Anson, the implementation of a new court design that features tiger claw marks through the center of the stadium as well as new phrases and logo options may occur …read more.

Local architect Mary Ellen Rudisel-Jordan provided a visual presentation to the Winona Lake Town Council showing them where enhancements to the existing walking trail and the town’s street department building could be made. Noting the less than desirable view of the street department building from the walking trail, the council asked Scearce Rudisel Architects to …read more.

An attempt to serve arrest warrants led to a methamphetamine lab and a high speed pursuit through two counties. It all began at 8:26 p.m. last night when officers of the Warsaw Narcotics and Kosciusko County Drug Taskforce were at a mobile home park on County Road 100 South, south of Warsaw. While at the …read more.

In less than a year, the massive, and sometimes controversial, federal health care legislation will take full effect. How it will specifically affect the Wawasee Community School Corp. is not fully known yet, but the school board did hear a presentation on what is known so far during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening in …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKaLvMl8eP0]   On Tuesday, sixth grade students at Leesburg Elementary School gathered to talk face to face with a Holocaust survivor from France. Simone Arnold Liebster, a Jehovah’s Witness who faced persecution during the Holocaust, was able to connect with students via Skype to answer their questions about her experiences. According to Jason Roler, one …read more.

When fire departments assist other departments at fires, accidents or other incidents it’s done with a handshake and a pat on the back. So says Mike Brubaker, chief for Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Brubaker, a representative of Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s District 2, addressed both the Warsaw Common Council and the Winona Lake Town Council …read more.

North Webster Police, Indiana State Police and deputies of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were called at about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to a residence in the 9000 block of CR 500 North, North Webster, for a potential hostage situation, but it appears the call was a false alarm. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Chad Hill …read more.

Environmental Action Week is April 20-26 and the Kosciusko County Recycling Depot, 220 S. Union St. in Warsaw, has a week of events lined up. Special hours during the week will begin Saturday, April 20. Saturday’s hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hours for Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26, will be …read more.

Kosciusko Lakes and Streams hosted four schools of fourth-graders today at Pike Lake for their biannual field day, “Our Lakes, Our Treasures.” Student volunteers from Grace College taught fourth-graders from Jefferson, Harrison, Milford and Warsaw Christian Schools about the importance of protecting the lakes and streams in Kosciusko County. “Anywhere they go, they’re going to …read more.

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/63323266] DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — After running 3,191 miles across the United States, Tommy Locklin finally had his day in the sun. Saturday’s finale at Ormond Park in sunny Daytona Beach set the backdrop to the final mile of Locklin’s improbable and inspiring run which began last September in Seattle. As the road gave …read more.

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County has been recognized by Habitat for Humanity El Salvador for its contribution in 2012 through the Habitat International tithe program. Last year marked the 20th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity El Salvador. With the support of affiliates such as Habitat Kosciusko and donors, Habitat El Salvador has served more …read more.

A North Webster man seriously hurt in a Monday accident in Noble County has died. According to Jackie Bryan of the Noble County Sheriff’s Department, Roy Messer, 61, passed away from internal injuries he sustained in yesterday morning’s crash. NCSD deputies investigated the crash at about 8:03 a.m. on U.S. 6 near Kendallville. Messer was …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Brubaker wants to keep homeowners insurance as low as possible and that will likely mean some changes and improvements for the fire service. During Monday night’s regular meeting of the Warsaw Common Council, Brubaker presented the 1995 and 2005 ISO ratings for the department. Insurance Service Office ratings are determined …read more.

Dana Shell The woman responsible for the death of a toddler who was in her care will serve less than one year behind bars. Dana Shell, 44, of Warsaw, was initially charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in death, a class A felony; and reckless homicide, a class C felony. In a plea deal, …read more.

The American Red Cross of Kosciusko County is responding to Monday’s bombings at the Boston Marathon. Two bombs exploded at the finish line of one of the largest races in the world. Three people are dead and more than 140 wounded, yet no one has yet taken credit for the attack. The American Red Cross …read more.

Two candidates are seeking to fill a Winona Lake Town Council seat and a Republican caucus is set for Thursday. Kosciusko County Republican Party Chairman Randall Girod announced late Monday that the deadline for candidates to file has passed. Thursday’s caucus will be to fill a vacancy – the remainder of the unexpired term – …read more.

Warsaw’s up and coming Fair Fjola is making their television debut by having one of their songs featured on the CW channel’s “Heart of Dixie” Tuesday night. Fair Fjola – featuring the musical talents of Sebastian Coria, Tyler Reinholt, Samy Coria, Sam Gillis, Eileen Gillis and Veronica Coria – calls their musical blend “unique, vintage …read more.

A lost cell phone ultimately led to the arrest of a North Webster man accused of breaking into a Syracuse residence over the weekend and stealing prescription medications. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested Kenneth J. Keene, 51, Saturday afternoon after locating his cell phone at the scene of the crime. Prior to making the …read more.

Her Majesty The Queen of England has bestowed upon retired U.S. Sen. Richard G. Lugar the rank of honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. The presentation will be made to Lugar at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Sir Peter Westmacott, British Ambassador to the United States …read more.

Grace College is hoping to reclaim the title of world record holders in the game of Knockout. Knockout – also known as Lightning – is a game that involves players shooting baskets to survive elimination and, in turn, eliminate other players. The basic rule of the game is if the trailing player makes a shot …read more.

The Syracuse Parks Department will be hosting the 2013 Safety Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Syracuse Community Center. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature several different opportunities for attendees to become better acquainted with various safety procedures. This will include car seat …read more.

Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson and Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller today announced a settlement that could mean more than $130,000 reimbursed to Hoosiers overcharged by a car dealer. The settlement reached between the Attorney General’s office and Auto Park of Plymouth follows a joint investigation with Secretary Lawson’s office that found clients were …read more.

A Wawasee High School student was taken to Goshen General Hospital this morning after apparently being struck be a vehicle as he walked to school. According to reporter Tim Ashley, the superintendent’s office of Wawasee School Corporation said the student was walking to WHS when he was hit by a vehicle. It happened near the …read more.

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a lawsuit today against a company accused of using government-like mailings to offer copies of property deeds for exorbitant fees. Illinois Deed Provider Inc. also doing business as National Record Service Inc. and National Deed Service Inc. sent mailers to property owners offering certified copies of deeds for $59.50 …read more.

North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens said two trailers were so badly burned in a late night fire an exact cause may never be known. At about 11:30 p.m. Sunday night, a woman on B18 Lane at Kuhn Lake saw flames and called 911. An officer responding to B17 Lane reported a trailer fire was …read more.

One person was killed in a single vehicle accident on SR 15 south of CR 900 North near Milford. The crash was reported at about 10:55 p.m. Sunday. Jason S. Watson, 37, of Warsaw, was driving a 2003 Dodge Ram pickup truck that slammed into a tree head on. Watson sustained blunt force injuries and …read more.

Officers of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources are investigating the death of a South Whitley woman, whose body was found in a pond Sunday morning. At approximately 10:50 a.m. Sunday, the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch received a report that the body of Bonnie Knetter, 74, was located in a pond near her home …read more.

A home invasion in Syracuse is under investigation this morning and one person was treated at an area hospital for injuries during the attack. At about 12:34 a.m. this morning, 911 operators received an emergency call from a residence in the 600 block of North Harrison Street, Syracuse. The victim, Jeremy Smith, told the first …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PueomNLKAaM] Warsaw Fire Department was called to Cigarettes Plus, a business on North Lake Street, Warsaw, at 3:38 a.m. Sunday. Minutes after their arrival, the building became engulfed in flames. Warsaw Fire Department was first called to investigate smoke at Cigarettes Plus, 853 N. Lake St. Upon arrival, WFD called for tanker and manpower …read more.

All parents of Indiana students receiving special education services should receive a paper survey sometime during the month of April. This confidential survey will take five minutes to complete but it is important to the school corporation as it measures parent satisfaction with education staff at their student’s school and the special education services their …read more.

At 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, throughout Indiana, communities across the state will gather together simultaneously to hold candlelight ceremonies marking the need to prevent child abuse in Indiana. In Warsaw, a candlelight ceremony to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month will be held 7 p.m. outside the Kosciusko County Courthouse. The ceremonies, representing all 92 …read more.

A representative for Medtronic today has confirmed that the orthopedics company will be reducing its Warsaw workforce leaving approximately 50 full-time workers without jobs. Eric Epperson, senior director of communications for the company, told StaceyPageOnline.com today that Medtronic made its employees aware of restructuring plans on April 4 saying changes would occur as the company …read more.

The county is hoping to make $1 million in road improvements and its hoping to use Economic Development Income Tax funds to do it. Kosciusko County Highway Superintendent Scott Tilden requested approximately $1.1 million for proposed road work at Tuesday’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. During last night’s Kosciusko County Council meeting, commissioners Ron Truex and …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responding to a 911 call of a possible domestic fight and battery discovered all the makings of a methamphetamine lab and took a Warsaw woman into custody. Erica Nicole Bell, 24, was arrested and preliminarily charged with possession of meth and possession of precursors used in the production of meth. Bell …read more.

Kosciusko County Treasurer Sue Ann Mitchell told the county council Thursday night that property tax bills are in the mail and, “We’re trying to make it as easy as we can for people to pay.” Kosciusko County property owners should be receiving their property tax bills in the mail within the next few days. Property …read more.

The adoption of a confirmatory resolution for a Tax Increment Finance district in Milford was made official at Thursday’s Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission meeting. The TIF district is the site of TruPointe’s new development, which is a state-of-the-art graining processing facility. A public hearing was also held, with no remonstrators or members of the public …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Fair wants to know, “Who is your hero?” This year’s fair theme, A Salute to Heroes, is meant to honor anyone who someone views as their hero. It could be someone’s mother or father. Perhaps it is a teacher who made a difference in a young life. A hero is anyone …read more.

Residents in North Central Indiana have millions of dollars that’s been forgotten – $25,591,611 to be exact. In Kosciusko County alone, $2,372,590 is listed in the Unclaimed Property Database. Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller stopped by Ivy Tech Community College in Elkhart County today to talk about the state’s unclaimed property program and show people …read more.

State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) offered a House resolution this week honoring the 2013 State Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Craig J. Hintz. Dr. Hintz, superintendent of Warsaw Community Schools, was chosen by the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents. “Dr. Hintz got right down to business and took charge,” said Rep. Kubacki. “That’s what …read more.

Saving animals from death and suffering takes a special person. It also takes a special person to sacrifice for those animals. Linda Ozier, executive director of Isaiah 11 Ministry, has long maintained a cat rescue at her home – and now at her new facility at 6256 W. 100 N., Warsaw. Sometimes it is difficult …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers want to remind residents of the upcoming spring turkey season and encourage hunters to take the opportunity to get out and bag their spring bird. The 2013 Youth Turkey Season is April 20-21. A youth, means an individual who is less than 18 years of age on the date of the hunt. …read more.

The National Weather service has now issued a flood warning for the Eel River at North Manchester. The warning, in effect from tonight through Sunday afternoon, affects Kosciusko, Whitley, Wabash and Miami counties. At 3 p.m. today the stage was 8.1 feet and rising. Minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 9 feet. The river …read more.

Elkhart County authorities are taking seriously a threat that was made against students and are increasing their presence at schools. According to a media release, an anonymous threat was made saying “20 kids in 5 different schools” would be killed on April 15. The threat was made against schools in Elkhart and St. Joseph counties. …read more.

David Neff, team leader at WorkOne in Warsaw, attended the regular Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board meeting April 10 and  spoke of the different programs offered by WorkOne, a non-profit. Among the programs offered by WorkOne is JAG, which helps high school students earn credits toward graduation and provides internship possibilities for participants. WorkOne also …read more.

Sechrist Lake swan. (Photo provided) While the investigation into the alleged beating deaths of two mute swans on Sechrist Lake is said to be still incomplete, an email received from a representative of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources indicates the matter is being put to rest. DNR Public Relations Officer Lt. William Browne told …read more.

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It was a fun-filled, music-filled, sobering morning for Milford Middle School today. Students got to meet with Bill Ballenger, founder of Break the Grey, and his gang of interns for discussions on life, sobriety and friendship at a school assembly unlike any other. Students even got to attempt to perform popular dances like GS Boyz’s …read more.

Syracuse native Tommy ‘Danger’ Locklin passes the 3,000-mile mark as he zeroes in on Daytona Beach this weekend. LAKE CITY, Fla. — The end is in sight. It’s so close, Tommy can almost taste the sea salt. Throughout the fall, winter, and now into the spring, Tommy Locklin has been on the run in search …read more.

Among the agenda items considered by Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Warsaw was a petition by Daniel Stuckman Jr. to expand his salvage business on Koher Road, south of Promentory Point in Turkey Creek Township. The petition had been continued from the March meeting to allow Stuckman …read more.

Progress of the Turkey Creek Fire Territory’s remodeling process was on the minds of the Turkey Creek Township Trustee Advisory Board Monday evening during the monthly meeting with Township Trustee Barb Griffith at fire Station 2. A zoning hearing is scheduled with the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18 at Syracuse …read more.

Approximately 14 people, representing service clubs and local groups, attended the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Tuesday night. Mike Buhrt, who has taken over leadership of the committee, explained this was the first official meeting of the committee after undergoing a restructuring. Sandy Buhrt has agreed to take over the trail project’s website. Donn Baird, treasurer, …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is announcing the opening of the online school registration for the 2013-2014 school year. Online registration, through PowerSchool, will begin on April 15 and will end on June 14.PowerSchool usernames and passwords will be mailed to homes during the week of April 7. If you are new to Warsaw Community Schools, please …read more.

The snow plows have barely been off the road a full week and now workers for the Indiana Department of Transportation are focusing their efforts on patching potholes and removing litter from along highways throughout the State. The Annual Trash Bash takes place from April 6-28, and coincides with National Earth Day to aid in …read more.

Do you know someone who is always doing something nice for others? Maybe they rake leaves for an elderly neighbor, take meals to someone who is homebound, or volunteer for the jobs no one else wants to do. The Kosciusko County Community Foundation wants you to nominate that person for a Heart of Gold award. …read more.

The former building of Ken Anderson Films is being considered for a homeless shelter in Warsaw. Since 2010, Fellowship Missions has operated two homeless shelters in Warsaw – one to serve men, one for women. On Monday, April 22, it is the hope of founder Eric Lane to get approval from the city to bring …read more.

The date has been set between all the parties involved and the teen involved in a 2010 murder is returning to Kosciusko County court. Paul Henry Gingerich, 15, Cromwell, will reappear in Kosciusko County Juvenile Court at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, for a new juvenile waiver hearing. Gingerich was only 12 years old when …read more.

Attempting to sell a substance disguised as an illegal drug is a crime and it landed a Warsaw man in jail. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Drug Task Force officers, along with a K9 unit of the Warsaw Police Department, arrested Shawn Douglas Elder, 19, this morning after he attempted to sell undercover officers a look-a-like …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1tuioWUqY4] Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory established a landing zone for Lutheran Air ambulance at Warsaw Community High School Tuesday afternoon for an Etna Green man injured in a motorcycle crash. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency personnel responded at 2:21 p.m. yesterday to the crash on SR 25 at the intersection of County Road …read more.

Milford residents packed the town hall last night only to hear that the town council would not be supporting a school resource officer just yet. With funding cut from both local governments and school corporations,  money was a big concern as it relates to school resource officers. According to clerk-treasurer Joellen Free, the town could …read more.

A gun allegedly stolen from a Milford home was used in a shooting in Muncie and the man believed to be responsible has local ties. Devin Xavier Myers 18, of North Elgin Street, Muncie, is also known to stay at a home in the 500/600 block of Turkey Creek Drive, Milford. Myers was arrested Monday …read more.

Kosciusko County Highway Superintendent Scott Tilden requested approximately $1.1 million for proposed road work at today’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. Tilden said he has several road projects in mind that need to be done this year that will a cost around $1,165,000. The money will need to come from Economic Development Income Tax funds. That …read more.

Noting inspections of all infrastructure have been completed and approved, the Warsaw Plan Commission Monday night approved the final plat for Meijer. The vote also brought about discussion of traffic by the new discount store. WPC member Mike Klondaris asked if another entrance/exit to Meijer would be added on U.S. 30. He was informed by …read more.

After an immensely difficult year for farmers and gardeners alike, this year’s growing season may promise better results. According to Michael Skipper with the National Weather Service in North Webster, last year’s planting season saw several factors that caused several farmers and gardeners problems. Skipper said March of last year was the warmest March month …read more.

Wawasee High School entered three super mileage cars in the annual Shell Eco-marathon competition last week in Houston, Texas, and two of the three cars placed in the top 10. The diesel car obtained 907 miles per gallon and placed third out of six competitors. The electric vehicle obtained 140 miles per kilowatt hour and …read more.

Milford is joining the National Take Back Initiative by providing a collection box for prescription medications. Milford Town Council agreed to be part of the federal program by installing a special collection box that residents may use for the safe disposal of no longer used or expired prescription medications. The exact site of the collection …read more.

The last time Warsaw completed a comprehensive plan that would help guide city leaders to future development was in 1998. Calling it “the bible” of the city’s future, the Warsaw Plan Commission discussed updating the plan. City planner Jeremy Skinner presented to the WPC Monday night a lengthy proposal on what the comprehensive plan will …read more.

The executive director of the Indiana Medical Device Manufacturers Council is “hopeful” federal lawmakers will repeal a tax on medical device makers. Peggy Welch wants to further educate Hoosier legislators about the impact of the industry today during Life Sciences Exhibitor Day at the Statehouse. She says while large companies can “weather the tax,” smaller …read more.

Alisha M. Brower, 17, of North Webster, was reportedly in serious condition today in a Fort Wayne Hospital with injuries she sustained in an accident Monday afternoon. Brower suffered head and internal injuries when she pulled her car into the path of a van at CR 300 East and CR 1050 North, Milford, at 3:20 …read more.

A former manager at a local auto dealership has been arrested, and an investigation is ongoing. Travis J. Dice, 33, of Sand Hills Lane, Warsaw, was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail just before 10 p.m. Saturday on a single charge of receiving stolen property. On Friday, a 2002 Ford F150 truck was reported stolen …read more.

Syracuse is getting a community garden and it open for anyone who would like to utilize it. “A Place to Grow,” as the garden has been dubbed, will provide garden space for those interested. The space will also be used for the teaching of gardening and food preserving skills to area families interested in enhancing …read more.

Mantis Skate Park, located at 400 Little League Drive in Boggs Industrial Park, will open for the season at 4 p.m. Friday, April 12. The skate park is a fully-supervised, family-friendly facility managed by Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. The park is open to users of all ages for skateboarding and inline skating. Admission is …read more.

During today’s meeting of the Milford Redevelopment Commission, the town accepted a proposal from Umbaugh and Associates to develop an Economic Impact Study for a Tax Increment Financing district. The study will look at the affects of extension on the town, county, township, library, school and any other government-funded establishments. In January, the commission discussed …read more.

Three people were taken into custody in Bourbon last week in two separate shoplifting incidents at the Family Dollar store. The first arrest of Tonia Tillotson, 44, of Bourbon, happened Thursday afternoon after the manager of Family Dollar notified the Bourbon Police Department that she was putting items in her purse. Sgt. Rick Kanarr responded …read more.

A total of 5 candidates are now vying for the position of Van Buren Township Trustee. Kosciusko County Republican Party Chairman Randall Girod announced the following candidates are in the running: Debra M. Mast, 11116 N. Orn Rd., Milford Rebecca L. Alles, 815 E. Main St., Milford Linda Musselman, 309 E. Catherine St., Apt 15, …read more.