A woman charged with abusing two young children was sentenced in court this morning and will serve less than a year in jail. Sherri Faye Shell, 35, Warsaw, pleaded guilty in February to two counts of D felony battery. She was arrested in October after officials at Jefferson Elementary School received a letter from Shell …read more.

Winona Lake Town Council President John Boal announced his resignation at Tueday’s town council meeting. According to Boal, his resignation will go into effect on March 31, following which he will join the College of Biblical Studies in Houston, Texas, as the new vice president of advancement. “I’ve enjoyed working with each of you and …read more.

Ladies, grab some friends or bring your mom and daughters for a weekend of shopping and entertainment at the Warsaw Women’s Expo in the Orthopaedic Center, Winona Lake, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 24. Admission is $10 each day. Relax and rejuvenate, …read more.

Ann Torpy won the Republican caucus this evening held for the purpose of appointing a replacement for the position of Kosciusko County Circuit Court Clerk. Torpy filed for the position when Jason McSherry announced his resignation late last month. McSherry’s last day with the county was March 8. He has taken a position with Lake …read more.

“Basically, the smoke was getting so bad and due to other (establishments) going smoke-free, we made the decision to do the same. We want to reach out to our non-smoking customers,” said Kristi Boren, co-owner of The Downtown. Boren tells StaceyPageOnline.com that the decision was made after the non-smoking clientele and employees noticed how bad …read more.

The Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board heard updates on the Public Employee Retirement Fund and the Station I renovation during its recent monthly meeting. Chief Mickey Scott reported to the board he is still seeking answers to the cost of a 77 fund – a retirement fund specifically for police and fire fighters – the …read more.

Clay Township and Winona Lake fire department have been called to a chimney fire at 4391 S. Country Club Rd. According to a firefighter on scene, the fire has been mostly contained and all residents have exited the building safely. More information will be posted as it becomes available.    

New Life Christian Church and Kosciusko County Silent No More will host Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert this evening as he discusses Second Amendment rights. The 7 p.m. meeting is open to the community and will be held in the gymnasium at the church. The Second Amendment states, “A well regulated militia, being necessary to …read more.

Adam C. Snyder A Warsaw man arrested last month by Kosciusko County authorities for being in possession of child pornography, has been arrested by federal authorities on the same charges. Adam Christopher Snyder, 28, 115 EMS B48 Ln., Warsaw, was arrested in February for having stored photos and videos of child pornography on his computer’s …read more.

Indiana State Police Sgt. Chad Larsh has announced a sobriety checkpoint that will be held in St. Joseph County by Bremen Post Troopers. The checkpoint will start during the evening hours of Friday, March 22. Motorists are asked to have their driver’s license and vehicle registrations available when entering the checkpoint. This will help minimize …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) raised awareness for Juvenile Myositis (JM) at the Statehouse Monday through House Resolution 46. Children with Juvenile Myositis and their families were present from Rep. Kubacki’s district to hear a house resolution alongside many other families whose lives have been touched by Juvenile Myositis. Four children with JM …read more.

Kids Market Inc., a non-profit organization that helps women and children of Kosciusko County by supporting other organizations such as Fellowship Mission Homeless Shelter, Combined Community Services Project Independence, Heartline and the Beaman Home. This weekend, Kids Market is holding its semi-annual event to raise money for its missions. Rodeheaver Auditorium in Winona Lake will …read more.

Following an uneventful public hearing on a proposed tax abatement, the Warsaw Common Council approved a 3-year abatement for Flexaust to purchase a building at 1605 W. Center St. Flexaust is currently using the former Midwest Rake building after acquiring a supply operation and moving it to Warsaw. The tax abatement will allow the company …read more.

Two candidates have met the requirements and filed for the office of Kosciusko County Circuit Court Clerk and a new clerk will be named at a Republican caucus set for tomorrow night. Jason McSherry, who won the seat for his second consecutive term in the 2012 election, announced his resignation last month. (See related story) …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County has begun planning for the 2013 Day of Caring. This years’ event is set to take place on Aug. 14, in communities North of Highway 30 and East of Highway 15. Last year was the first time that the county was divided into sections in an attempt to make …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11HdNX-dH4E] Warsaw Community High School will be raising funds this week for a good cause. The week, titled “Riley Week,” will feature a series of special events which will conclude in a dance marathon geared toward raising funds for Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Spearheading the efforts are WCHS Student Body President Janet Sanchez, …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs8iCU2FS_c] “You can laugh at me, a lot of people have, but I want to become the future United States President,” said Warsaw Community High School’s newly appointed Indiana Association of Student Council’s State President Cody Shafer when asked about his future plans. Shafer, who served last year as the Northeast District Representative for the …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzMdmJ8DMMs]   One trailer is a total loss in the Meadow Acres mobile home park south of Sidney and fire investigators say the cause of the blaze is suspicious. Sidney and Chester Township fire departments were called to a fire at 12600 South SR 13 Lot 48, just before 11:30 a.m. The mobile home …read more.

Mark Harness reportedly suffered a broken wrist and was entrapped in a vehicle that crashed Sunday night in a field along Armstrong Road just west of CR 200 East. Leesburg Fire Department, Multi-Township EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and Warsaw Police units were on the scene of the crash, that was reported at …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – While spring brings warmer weather and longer days to Indiana, it also comes with volatile weather that can increase the risk of floods. The National Weather Service, Indiana State Police, the Indiana Department of Transportation and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security are encouraging Hoosiers to take the time during Flood Safety Awareness …read more.

Kosciusko County Republican Party Chariman Randall Girod has scheduled a caucus to name a replacement for Van Buren Township Trustee. Elizabeth “Libby” Winchester has submitted her resignation, effective June 1. A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, in the Milford Town Council Chambers, Milford Town …read more.

Members of the Warsaw/Wayne Fire Territory were called to South Bend Sunday afternoon to assist with evacuation efforts following a plane crash in a residential neighborhood. Around 4:30 p.m. a private jet crashed into a residential area of the city and hit three homes. Two people died in the crash, including a former well-known Oklahoma …read more.

(UPDATE: Warsaw Police are no longer seeking James Kern. He has been located and does not have any injuries. Police now say it appears Kern was not even present at Days Inn.) Authorities are saying a meth lab explosion sparked a fire at the Days Inn in Warsaw and injured two people. At approximately 5:52 …read more.

In 2011, Indiana law made it illegal for anyone to dispose of electronics in the trash. That means Hoosiers have to find other ways to get rid of or otherwise recycle old or broken electronics. Enrique Marrufo II operates PC-Recycling Service in Warsaw and it is a free service for everyone. “I have always been …read more.

NIPSCO has partnered with the American Red Cross to help make an impact in Indiana communities. For every NIPSCO customer who enrolls in paperless e-Bill by March 31, NIPSCO will donate $10 to the American Red Cross, up to an aggregate maximum commitment of $20,000. Enrollment in paperless e-Bill is not tax deductible. NIPSCO’s donation …read more.

Kosciusko REMC is pleased to announce the selection of two delegates to participate in the 2013 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. The selections were made based on the students’ academic records, activities and volunteerism. Margaret Holderman is the daughter of KREMC members Bryan and Shelly Holderman of Warsaw. She attends Warsaw Community High …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ5T2y7WOrs] After weeks filled with fires, stabbings and even two homicides, residents of Kosciusko County have enjoyed a much more peaceful week in news. When not pushing through the daily mountain of news here at StaceyPageOnline.com, we took a moment to enjoy life’s simple pleasures and ask the big questions. Why is mankind here? …read more.

TruPointe, the state-of-the-art fertilizer processing plant going in north of Milford, has begun making way for construction. Earth moving equipment was brought in Thursday morning and has been moving dirt on the northeast portion of the property, which is located near the intersection of CR 1400 North (County Line Road) and CR 100 East. The …read more.

Isaiah 11’s ministry began in 2010 and has continued to grow, providing comfort, healing and counseling to the people of Kosciusko County, in addition to providing a refuge for abused and neglected animals. Isaiah 11 Executive Director Linda Ozier originally worked from a rented shed in a wildlife rescue center. A licensed therapist and former …read more.

Warsaw’s Central Park will soon see 21 new trees planted and it’s due to an infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer. The city already removed 21 ash trees that were showing signs of infestation and were, according to parks superintendent Larry Plummer, headed for certain demise. The parks department, with the approval of the Warsaw …read more.

At about 8 a.m. this morning a vehicle was struck by a train causing several railroad crossings to close. The result was backed up traffic in downtown Warsaw. According to Warsaw Police, railroad crossings will likely be re-opened before noon. Norfolk & Southern supervisors have to examine the 132-car train before it can be moved. …read more.

During the Kosciusko County Council meeting Thursday night, Shelly Heckert of the Kosciusko County Solid Waste District presented a slideshow account of 2012 in review. Since the county provides funds to the KCSWD, the presentation served to show how the money was spent. That included putting a new facade on the building at 220 S. …read more.

Eighth-graders, or more specifically middle school aged kids, are starting to consider and enter into stronger boy-girl relationships. Though far less common a generation or two ago, middle school students are involved in dating relationships in today’s world. And with the increasing use of the Internet and cellphones to communicate, it can create numerous concerns …read more.

With the warmer weather of spring comes one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for farmers – planting season. It also means farm-vehicle traffic increases on the roads. As farmers head to the fields to plant, farm equipment becomes more active on local roads and highways. Local farmers encourage all drivers …read more.

Once again this year, the Kosciusko Board of Realtors will extend its history of community involvement by awarding three students each a $1,000 college scholarship. The KBOR has awarded $57,000 in scholarships since 1993. Any high school student in Kosciusko county is eligible to apply. Submission deadline is April 26. Selection will be made by …read more.

The Government Issues Committee of the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce is holding a public Mid-Session Legislative Update on Friday, March 22, at the KCH Health & Wellness Center, 1500 Provident Dr., Warsaw. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the Wellness Center Conference Room. Format for the event will be a panel of …read more.

(UPDATE: A very sad ending to the story of Max who went missing following a November auto accident near Argos. Dave Vitali was to be reunited with his dog he thought was found in an animal shelter. But on Saturday, when the reunion occurred, Vitali’s heart sunk when he released the dog was not his …read more.

Local public libraries are working together with the Wawasee High School Library to help students and give them access to electronic resources. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening in Syracuse, the board heard a presentation from Gena Fowble, media specialist at WHS. Fowble said a collaboration effort between WHS …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer is headed to Indianapolis today to testify in a legislative hearing regarding the continued fight to curb the production of methamphetamine. Thallemer is among a group of Indiana mayors who want lawmakers to put more restrictions on ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, the main ingredient needed to manufacture the drug. Senate Bill 496 …read more.

Syracuse has announced it is holding its first Safety Day event in April. Safety Day is designed to educate and engage kids in the best safety related practices in a variety of settings and situations. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, Syracuse Safety Day at the Syracuse Community Center will involve many …read more.

  Heavy smoke was reported coming from the Robinson Construction building at 445 E. 200 N., Warsaw, early this morning after a passerby reported hearing an alarm at the business. Warsaw Fire Department Battalion Chief Rob Barker said they were called at 6:27 a.m. when dispatch received two calls about the fire. The first came …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Allison Vanosdol is a student at Warsaw Community High School who is interested in journalism. We, at StaceyPageOnline.com, encourage young, budding journalists to explore their interests and submit their writings to us for consideration for publication.) By ALLISON VANOSDOL WCHS Student After graduation, special needs students will not know how to communicate with …read more.

According to the Indiana Attorney General’s office, the top complaints received from Indiana residents in 2012 were in regards to used car sales and services as well as Internet scams. Attorney General Greg Zoeller recently released the annual Top 10 consumer complaint categories and consumer tips on how Hoosiers can protect themselves from being ripped …read more.

Just before midnight, one vehicle was involved in an accident on U.S. 30 in Warsaw. The driver of the vehicle likely lost control on the icy overpass of SR 15. The vehicle left the road and rolled onto its side in the median of the  westbound lane. Authorities on scene said the highway was very …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Statehouse hosted 120 students from eight Indiana counties during the seventh annual Latino Page Day yesterday. State Representative Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) welcomed 11 students from Warsaw Community High School. “I am so proud to see so many students participating in Latino Page Day here at the Statehouse,” said Rep. Kubacki. “I …read more.

At the regular monthly meeting Monday evening, Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board voted to have one set of blueprints drawn for the future addition to Syracuse Fire Station 1 on SR 13. The approved second story addition to the fire station will allow for approximately 4,400 sqaure feet of additional space for dormitories, meeting room, …read more.

Members of the Syracuse Park Board were stumped by Jerry Riffle’s tree samples during the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. Riffle is a member of the Syracuse Tree Board and an advisor to the park board. The samples he passed around were for a redbud tree and an Kentucky coffee tree. Riffle reported the …read more.

Youth motivational speaker Jeff Yalden spoke to the entire student body of Wawasee High School Thursday, March 31, in the main spectator gym. (Photo by Tim Ashley) At 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21, two local high school rivals will showdown in the “Riley Dodgeball Challenge.” The event, a dodgeball tournament benefiting Riley Children’s Hospital in …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUCPR076cHI] On Wednesday, Combined Community Services in Warsaw will open its food pantry to clients in a whole new way, offering them healthier food options and giving them the opportunity to utilize it more like a grocery store. “By allowing people to choose what they like, it gives them a sense of dignity,” said …read more.

The former Gas America station at 443 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, will soon be re-opening under new ownership. New signs on the canopy indicate that the location will be re-opening as a Mobil station. According to Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner, the location was purchased in the fall by Karnail Singh. A permit to obtain …read more.

Among the agenda items considered by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting this morning was one by Daniel Stuckman Jr. The petition asks for an exception to allow a change to a non-conforming salvage area by allowing it to expand south by building a 60×84 commercial building primarily for …read more.

It’s a sure sign of spring. Several road and bridge projects in the county were noted at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting today. A $1.8 million project for Old U.S. 30, Warsaw, was approved. Phase IV of the project will be done by Phend & Brown of Milford. The engineer’s estimate was just over $2 …read more.

Larry Criswell, left, of Warsaw, was named Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting this morning. A Vietnam veteran, he served from 1969 to 1970. A 1967 Milford High School graduate, he served in field artillery and received the Cross of Gallantry with Palm, The Army Commendation Medal and he was a …read more.

The Milford Town Council had quite a few important discussions Monday night, beginning with the consideration of a Verizon cell tower to be placed behind the sewer plant. While it is not yet confirmed by Verizon engineers, a representative of Verizon visited the site, and three other potential sites, and told the council last night …read more.

A Pierceton man who was driving drunk in August 2011 and seriously injured a woman, has thus far avoided being sentenced for his crime, but his attorney says it is due to insurance issues. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department information, Andrew Peters, 29, was operating while intoxicated in August 2011. His vehicle crossed the …read more.

Sen. Jim Banks will be presenting a resolution to the Indiana State Senate Tuesday honoring Grace College and Seminary’s 75th anniversary and achievements as an institution. The resolution will be read before the Indiana State Senate in Indianapolis, and representatives from Grace will have the privilege to attend the event at the capitol. The resolution …read more.

An accident on SR 15 at CR 400 South had one woman trapped in her vehicle after she was struck by a truck. Warsaw Firefighters were called to the scene at 4:02 p.m. Monday, and extricated one female victim who was operating a passenger car. The woman suffered a bloody nose and possibly a broken …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools have announced snow make-up days. School will be in session on Friday, March 29; Friday, April 19; and Wednesday, May 29.

Flowers and candles marks the place where Randall Jones, 56, of Warsaw, was found dead last Thursday. (Photo by Sheri Krichbaum) Randall Jones, 56, of Warsaw, was found unresponsive on the steps of this duplex at 228 N. Fort Wayne Ave., Warsaw, last Thursday night. Today, a small memorial to the victim was found at …read more.

Dana Shell A babysitter who acknowledged her role in a toddler’s death has accepted a plea that could send her to prison for less than 8 years. 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. She …read more.

A one-time candidate for mayor in Warsaw is being mentioned in a federal complaint filed by former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White. White has filed the complaint alleging his civil rights were violated when Hamilton County prosecutors prosecuted him for mortgage and voter fraud. Tony Miller of Warsaw is among 69 politicians and political …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTNHsCW3S5w] A camper fire has been reported on Maple Grove Lane at Sellers Lake, Pierceton. Pierceton Fire Department, officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Multi-Township EMS are responding to a report of a camper fire. Initial information indicated it may have been the result of a methamphetamine lab, but PFD’s Nathan Rhoades tells …read more.

A Regional Silver Alert declared by the Carroll County Sheriff has been cancelled. Carroll County authorities were investigating the disappearance of an adult male from Camden, Ind. Camden is located approximately 18 miles southwest of Logansport, Ind. Donald Eugene Hickman Sr. is an 82-year-old white male, 5 feet 5 inches tall, 160 pounds, with short …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iM9cxQvH9c] Members of the Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department spent part of Sunday afternoon training for ice rescues on Lake Tippecanoe. Members of the department donned gumby suits and took turns practicing rescue skills. The last time the department took part in an ice rescue was in February 2008 when Shannon Richcreek, then 27, of …read more.

At 11:58 a.m. Saturday, March 9, a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle on Frontage Road near Taco Bell in Warsaw. Medics, police and fire officials responded to the scene. According to Warsaw Police Department’s Lt. Kip Shuter, the bicyclist, Stevie Jefferson, 58, of Pierceton, was traveling west on Frontage in an eastbound lane. As Katharine …read more.

Junior Achievement will be hosting at 5K Stars and Stripes Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Lakeside Fitness, 1309 Harkless Dr., Syracuse. The race, which will offer awards to the top three contestants in each age group, will benefit Junior Achievement, a program that helps teach students in grades K-12 about personal and …read more.

The Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce, comprised of county and local law enforcement agencies, will participate in roving patrols and a sobriety checkpoint during the month of March. 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 reducing …read more.

The Indiana Court of Appeals decision on Dec. 11, 2012, to remand the case of Paul H. Gingerich’s conviction for conspiracy to commit murder back to Kosciusko County will stand. The justices of the Indiana Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled to deny a petition to transfer the jurisdiction. The matter will be remanded back …read more.

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, meaning most of Indiana, including Kosciusko County, must turn clocks forward one hour. DST is a way of making better use of the daylight in the evenings by setting the clocks forward one hour during the longer days of summer, and back again in the fall. DST will …read more.

Police investigate the scene of an alleged homicide on North Fort Wayne Avenue in Warsaw. (Photo by Stacey Page) The Kosciusko County Crime Scene Investigation team was called last night to a vacant residence in the 200 block of North Fort Wayne Avenue where a Randall Jones, 56, was found unresponsive. Efforts to revive Jones …read more.

MANCHESTER, Ind. – Area residents will get a chance to witness the Indiana justice system in action – and ask questions of the judges – when the Court of Appeals of Indiana visits North Manchester at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. Manchester University is hosting “Appeals on Wheels,” when the appellate judges hear oral arguments …read more.

A Warsaw Police officer was injured in a crash late this afternoon when his squad car was broadsided. Warsaw Police Officer Sgt. Clay Layne, 42, was at the intersection of Sheridan and Colfax streets when a vehicle driven by Carrie Graves, 60, of Claypool, pulled into the intersection and struck the squad car. According to …read more.

Smoke Free Indy recently announced that the smoke-free ordinance passed las year by the Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council was upheld when presented to a federal judge. According to the group, courts across the United States have consistently ruled in favor of laws like these that protect workers and patrons from the effects of secondhand smoke. …read more.

Warsaw Police were called to a residence in the 800 block of East Center Street shortly before 10 a.m. today where a man reportedly was armed with a gun. Police, with the assistance of Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies, immediately shut down an area of Center Street in front of the residence and located the …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHThkY6QNqo] We asked and, once again, our readers responded! StaceyPageOnline.com asked readers to send us photos of how they enjoyed or otherwise spent some time during what we are hoping is winter’s last hoorah! On Tuesday and into the early morning hours of Wednesday, Kosciusko County was blanketed in 11 inches of snow in …read more.

Husky Trail, from Parker Street to Patterson Road in Warsaw, was closed for about 30 minutes Wednesday night while emergency crews cleared the scene of a head-on crash. Just before 11 p.m. two vehicles collided, trapping one person inside a vehicle. Warsaw Police, Warsaw Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS immediately responded to the scene. Two …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Akron Police Department. On Feb. 3, 2013, the Akron Police Department took a report of a missing person. Amber Paredes had called to report that her husband, Ruben Paredes, had not returned home and she has not heard from him. Ruben left his …read more.

Usually no one wonders if they call for an ambulance will one come to their aid. They just assume help is on the way as soon as 911 is dialed. The Turkey Creek Fire Territory has done its best to make sure there are enough ambulances to cover the territory. Currently the Turkey Creek Fire …read more.

Two-hour parking issues in downtown Warsaw have long plagued business owners who want to see the city come up with a solution that is more customer friendly. Today, Warsaw Traffic Commission members once again discussed the matter. For several months the commission has been studying the parking dilemma in an effort to ease concerns that …read more.

The agenda was light for the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission today in Warsaw, but the APC did approve a resolution as part of the process to establish a tax increment finance district just outside of Milford. TruPointe is developing property for an agricultural processing facility near the intersection of …read more.

Matt Hoskins, owner and CEO of PayProTec and PayProMedia in Warsaw, said to his employees today, “This town needs a way to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the Warsaw Community High School Basketball teams … let’s build a snowman.” This towering snowman, donning his tiger pride signature orange, was the result. From left are Jordan …read more.

In today’s Warsaw Traffic Commission meeting, the topic of possibly banning on-street parking for most of Market Street topped the discussion, but only one member of the public was in attendance to voice a concern. Diane Wulliman said, that while off-street parking is not an issue for her, it is for others who reside on …read more.

Doug Shock, North Webster, was presented the Friend of Extension Award at the annual Purdue Extension meeting for Kosciusko County this week. Joan Younce, county extension director, presented the award to Shock noting his numerous areas of work within the local extension program. He was a member of the Dairy Calf Feeder Steer Committee from …read more.

The theme of the evening of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner was North Webster then and now. The emphasis was on how compassionate and caring business owners have continued to help the community grow, attract visitors and new residents and still exemplify the best of hometown values in the process. The …read more.

A Columbia City man was killed early this morning in a snowmobile accident in Whitley County. Indiana Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers and emergency personnel were called at approximately 1:45 a.m. to the 2000 block of West CR 200 North. Whitley County Sheriff’s Department deputies said two men, including the victim, Justin Hinen, 21, …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0r8S_Hu2tg] The streets of Warsaw bear a striking contrast to earlier this week as 10 inches of snow blankets much of the city. (photo by Alyssa Richardson) Looking at the snow covered streets of Warsaw, it is hard to believe that just two days ago snow was all but gone from Kosciusko County. However, …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) congratulates Collin Jeffrey Parker of Warsaw on his acceptance into the United States Military Academy at West Point. Coats nominated Parker, a senior at Culver Military Academy, for an appointment to West Point. “There is no greater honor for an American citizen than wearing the uniform in service …read more.

A car fire near Chapman Lake early this morning was captured by reader Aaron Lindsey who sent us this photo. Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department responded to the blaze at 5:33 a.m. According to fire chief Michael Wilson, the occupants got the vehicle stuck in snow and likely overheated the drivetrain while trying to get it …read more.

Due to the weather, the North Webster Community Public Library is closed today. Also closed today is the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce. Due to the record snowfall, check with any business today before venturing out, as closures are possible. Any business that would like to note a closing here may email information to [email protected].

The Kosciusko County Republican Women’s Club is celebrating March as Soldiers Breakfast Month and are collecting breakfast and snack items to send to soldiers in Afghanistan. Those items are currently being accepted at the Kosciusko County Treasurer’s office in the courthouse. Members are also being sought for the KCRWC. Membership is open to anyone interested …read more.

The drought of 2012 dropped Lake Wawasee’s water level down about 18 inches from normal levels, and even dropped nearby Lake Michigan to its lowest water level in recorded history since 1918. Curiously, however, this water level drop was not seen for all of the more than 100 lakes in Kosciusko County. Recently, there have …read more.

The National Weather Service is forecasting the heaviest of snow to fall between 6 p.m. this evening and midnight. A Winter Storm Warning will remain in effect until 4 a.m. tomorrow. Snow is expected to increase in coverage and intensity as the evening progresses. A total of 5 inches to 7 inches are expected to …read more.

Lighthouse Autism Center, an ABA therapy center for children with autism, will be holding a community interest meeting in Warsaw to determine if expansion to Kosciusko County is needed. Lighthouse Autism Center provides intensive year round daily therapeutic intervention for children with autism based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.  Over 50 years of …read more.

An apartment fire this morning at 1650 E. Smith St., Warsaw, displaced two people. Warsaw and Winona Lake fire departments were called to the scene and initially called for manpower from Leesburg Fire Department, but it was determined the fire was quickly controlled. The initial 911 call came at 10:18 a.m. Squad 70, the county’s …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XzdyyjpFlo] On Feb. 22, Solution Tree announced its (re)Defining Excellence Award winners at the PLC Summit in Phoenix, Ariz. Warsaw Community Schools was the North American District Winner of the award and received $10,000. Lorinda Kline and Nancy Rooker accepted the award on behalf of all students, parents, employees and community members. The award …read more.

Flexaust is looking to purchase a building at 1605 W. Center St. in Warsaw and company officials are hoping the city of Warsaw will consider a tax abatement for both real and personal properties. Flexaust is currently using the former Midwest Rake building and plan to ask for the abatement for that facility. According to …read more.

On Sunday, StaceyPageOnline.com transferred to a new, private server to better serve our advertisers and our readers. Having realizing tremendous success and growth in just 11 months, we simply underestimated how big the demand for our breaking news, sports coverage and all of our local news would be. In recent weeks we were seeing a …read more.

Robert Edward Hurley The man charged with the strangulation death of his roommate was arraigned in court this morning on a single charge of murder. As StaceyPageOnline.com first reported yesterday, the death of a man at Hideaway Hills mobile home park has been ruled a homicide. (See story) Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers arrested Robert …read more.

Just in time for National Severe Weather Preparedness Week (March 3-9), The American Red Cross has launched a new, free app that will alert you to tornado warnings in your area. The official Tornado App includes preparedness tips, but most importantly it will create a siren alert if there is a tornado warning, issued by …read more.

The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana is forecasting as much as 4 inches to 9 inches of snow from a winter storm expected to impact Kosciusko County and surrounding areas Tuesday and Tuesday night. Now under a Winter Storm Warning, Kosciusko and surrounding counties are forecast to be hit with a system moving into …read more.