Thomas Michael Barth, 25, formerly of Warsaw, began his jail sentence Monday for the crime of misrepresenting himself as a representative of a country rock artist. Barth began serving a 6-month jail term yesterday. He was sentenced Dec. 3, 2012, for two class D felony counts of theft. With credit, Barth will serve just 3 …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners have agreed to apply for a Community Development Block Grant on behalf of Beaman Home and its new facility. The Community Development Block Grant program provides communities with resources to address a wide range of community development needs. According to Ed Rock, who has been working with Beaman Home on behalf of …read more.

Lakeview Middle School received recognition from the Warsaw Community School Corporation school board Monday for the creation of two after school programs created to help engage students after hours. “Starbooks” and “Success Club” were created in order to provide students with an after school venue that would endorse learning, reading, and community service, as well …read more.

In Monday night’s Warsaw Community School Corporation’s School Board meeting Steve Long, a local man who describes himself as a “concerned citizen and father of a Warsaw Community High School student,” addressed the board about if and what safety measures the school system was taking to ensure student safety from acts of violence such as …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9SQMjwmtC4]   It was with great pride that Warsaw Community School Corporation’s Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz was presented with the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents’ “State Superintendent of the Year Award” on Monday, Jan. 28. The award was presented by Rebecca Kubacki through her daughter and Warsaw Community School Corporation employee Katherine Kubacki at …read more.

Two people were arrested Monday after Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered a meth lab inside a Leesburg home. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department drug task force officers were executing active warrants Monday morning in the 300 block of Smith Street, Leesburg, when they discovered various methamphetamine labs inside the residence.  KCSD officers were attempting to serve …read more.

A mobile home community is expanding and the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals has given its approval to allow a variance from development standards. The Forest Park Mobile Home Community at 3300 E. Old Colony Rd., Warsaw, plans to expand by adding approximately 29 additional mobile homes. While the city regulates setback standards of 10 …read more.

A Dense Fog Advisory issued by the National Weather Service office in Syracuse has now been extended until 4 a.m. Tuesday. Dense fog is causing widespread visibilities of a quarter-mile or less and conditions are expected to persist throughout the evening. Conditions are expected to improve in the overnight hours when winds increase and rain …read more.

Combined Community Services is gearing up for what is expected to be lots of requests for utility assistance in the next couple of weeks. Last week’s cold snap is likely to result in higher than normal utility bills and a rash of those unable to pay. Since Nov. 1, 2012, to Jan. 24, CCS has …read more.

What started out an act of teenage cyber bullying has turned into a much more positive story for Whitko High School. According to parents and students, last week an anonymous Facebook account was created under the alias of “Real Wildcat.” It specifically targeted students with malicious comments through the online forum. Sources claim the user …read more.

Approximately 140 individuals attended the Wawasee Kiwanis Winter Carnival Soup Supper on Friday, Jan. 25, to sample 22 different varieties of soups and vote for their favorites. Soup entries competed in two categories: business and local individual. An overall winner was also picked with this year’s title going to Grill ‘n’ Grate with its chicken …read more.

A Saturday morning pursuit that started in Warsaw reached speeds in excess of 100 mph and eventually led to the arrest of a Winona Lake man. Jeremy J. Neibert, 23, denied his involvement in the event, but was located by a police K9 stuck in a tree. Warsaw Police say at about 3:37 a.m. Saturday …read more.

A crash-landing at Warsaw Municipal Airport fortunately ended with no injuries. It happened at approximately 11:32 a.m. today. Authorities report that a single prop aircraft crash landed at the airport after crosswinds tipped the plane when it attempted to land. The pilot, Thomas Kowalczk, 63, of Marblehead, Ohio, and his son, Brian Kowalczk, 42, of …read more.

Two people were arrested last week in Warsaw and both are facing class A misdemeanors – punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of no more than $5,000 – for “huffing.” The initial booking sheets for Michael Dean Johnston, 44, of Syracuse, and Daniel Adam Method, 26, Warsaw, showed their charges …read more.

The Winter Weather Advisory that was supposed to go into effect at 3 p.m. today is now a Freezing Rain Advisory. The National Weather Service office in Syracuse has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory and have now issued a Freezing Rain Advisory for Kosciusko County and surrounding areas. The advisory will go into effect at …read more.

“Living in North Carolina and Warsaw being my home town, it sure is great to get the news of Warsaw from this website. You are doing one fantastic job and I hope you keep it up. Again, thanks so much and I will definitiely be coming here on a daily basis.” – Fred Grose, via …read more.

Two armed robberies in Elkhart County Friday seem to be connected and police there are asking for any information on the suspects that may help solve the crimes. According to the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called at approximately 2:15 p.m. to a robbery in progress at the Elkhart Cigarette Outlet, 51505 SR 19. …read more.

NIPSCO has announced the construction of a new 100-mile electric transmission line that will span from the Reynolds and Burr Oak’s substations on to Hipple substation near Topeka.  The Reynolds Topeka Electric System Improvement Project, which is one of 17 similar projects lead by the Midwest Independent System Operator, is a six year project that …read more.

Old, outdated, sometimes dangerous playground equipment is all that stands in the only park in Silver Lake. In an effort to renovate the park and purchase new equipment, Silver Lake officials are seeking cash donations from area businesses and residents. And thanks to a K21 Health Foundation grant, each dollar raised for new playground equipment …read more.

A Rochester man was sentenced this week in federal court to 18 months in prison for the felony offense of possession of a machine gun. David Blystone, 45, was sentenced by Northern District Judge Robert Miller Jr. to 18 months imprisonment and 1 year of supervised release after pleading guilty to possession of a machine …read more.

Warsaw Community High School announces the winners of the school contest for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest.The student winners are first place, Audrey Rich; second place, Vanessa Malagon; and third place, Luca Cone. Audrey’s winning poem was Revenge by Letitia Elizabeth Landon. Vanessa recited The End of Science Fiction by Lisel Mueller, and Lucas …read more.

The Hoosier Lakes Radio Club will be participating in the 2013 Winter Field Day tomorrow in the Marsh Supermarket parking lot, Warsaw. Club members will begin putting up antennas starting at 9 a.m. Saturday from where they will be transmitting signals for a 24-hour period, beginning at noon. The 2013 Winter Field Day from the …read more.

  I walked into Center Lake Pavilion Wednesday night not quite knowing what to expect. “The Gathering” is such a vague description after all. On the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, Fellowship Missions hosts what they have termed The Gathering. It is just that – a gathering. Depending on the night, there are …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFqSxvlyFek]   Approximately 30 school buses departed from Kosciusko County elementary schools today to shuttle nearly 1,000 third-grade students to the Shrine Circus in Fort Wayne. The buses began loading students, teachers and parent chaperones at around 8:30 a.m. Attending the Shrine Circus has been a long standing tradition for local third graders. According to …read more.

The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association has designated Sunday, Jan. 27, as “Gift of Warmth” Sunday. There will be an open house at Combined Community Services, 1195 Mariners Dr., Warsaw from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. that day. Churches, businesses and individuals are encouraged to bring donations to CCS on that day. A time of prayer …read more.

Winter weather is here in Indiana today and the Indiana Department of Transportation is urging motorists to drive safely and make room for plow trucks that are clearing snow and ice from state highways. Northern Indiana has experienced temperatures well below freezing over the past few days that reduce the effectiveness of road salt in …read more.

Not since January 1978 has Indiana had such a significant snow event. Known as the Blizzard of ’78, it remains the worst winter storm on record for the state. The National Weather Service documented the blizzard, which began on Jan. 25, 1978, and lasted for three days. When it ended, nearly 40 inches of snow …read more.

A recent rash of criminal mischief incidents has detectives of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department asking for the public’s help in finding and stopping the individuals responsible. Detectives are currently investigating at least a dozen incidents of vandalism that occurred over the last weekend in the northern portion of Kosciusko County. The incidents in question …read more.

A company headquartered in Warsaw has seemingly violated a federal law and failed to provide employees or the Plymouth community with notice that it was closing its doors. Whitley Products Inc. reportedly closed its doors today without any notice to anyone. In a statement released by the the company, Whitley Products blames the shut down …read more.

A preliminary investigation conducted by Squad 70, the Kosciusko County Fire Investigation Team, indicates that the fire at 2147 Chapman Lake Dr., Warsaw, Wednesday morning appears to have started in the basement of the home. (See full story) Investigators say it was determined through preliminary interviews that on Tuesday evening the water lines at the …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XekW0Pfbbns]   Warsaw Community High School has now been added to the stops that motivational speaker Jeff Yalden will make in Kosciusko County next week. Yalden has become the most in-demand youth speaker in America and, with the two recent suicides at Wawasee High School and one at WCHS, Yalden will bring his message …read more.

Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) was named Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Conservation Alliance on Wednesday. After received the honor Mishler stated, “The conservation of our state’s natural resources is an important part of our state’s heritage — especially a portion of my district that includes many different lakes. “I have always enjoyed spending …read more.

The K21 Health Foundation is currently accepting applications for the first round of grants in 2013. Completed applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, to be considered during the cycle. Non-profit organizations with programs dedicated to the health and wellness of Kosciusko County residents are encouraged to apply. All applicants …read more.

Much of Indiana will be dealing with below freezing temperatures for the next week. To cope with the Arctic air, Hoosiers may turn to alternative heating methods to help warm their homes. The Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding Hoosiers to take extra care when using any heating equipment other than a central heating …read more.

The annual Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce’s 101st membership dinner was held Wednesday evening where the Man of the Year and Woman of the Year were announced. Mary Ettinger of Warsaw and Jerry Clevenger of Winona Lake received the honors. Gov. Mike Pence was the keynote speaker at the dinner where a record-breaking crowd attended. …read more.

Casey Dunn of Warsaw, a student at Tippecanoe Valley High School, has been nominated to represent Indiana as a National Youth Corespondent to the 2013 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University. Dunn has been awarded the opportunity to join a select group of 250 students from across the country to participate in …read more.

Warsaw Community School System and Wawasee Community School Corporation third grade classes will be visiting the Shrine Circus, in Fort Wayne on Friday. According to Warsaw Transportation Department’s Sheryl Cook, Warsaw elementary students have been visiting the Shrine Circus every year for over 25 years. This year, 650 children will board the bus to visit …read more.

Every dollar patients spend on prescription drugs to treat heart disease and diabetes saves them $3 to $10 on other medical services, according to a 2011 Health Affairs study cited by United Way of Kosciusko County and FamilyWize, two organizations that are partnering to help families stay healthy. As of Dec. 31, 2012, the United …read more.

  Milford Fire Department recognized six of its firefighters for their years of service on the department. Plaques recognizing their service were presented at their year-end meeting. Shown from left are Duane Schlabach, five years; David Rosenberry, 20 years; Lee Price, 25 years; Keith Hunsberger, 35 years; Jeremy Olson, 10 years; and Shane Bucher, 15 …read more.

The weather may not be conducive to spring training, but work continues at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex. Members of the Syracuse Park Foundation received an update during the foundation’s regular monthly meeting last night. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent and executive director of the park foundation, reported work is still going on at the athletic …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1h28RQvW04]   Authorities on the scene of a fire on Chapman Lake Drive in Warsaw have now confirmed that a body was recovered in the debris. Over 40 firefighters from Leesburg, Warsaw, North Webster and Pierceton fire departments were on the scene of a residential fire at 2141 Chapman Lake Dr. for several hours …read more.

Last week, the Warsaw City Plan Commission gave its approval for the Warsaw+Winona Lake Walk+Bike Master Plan. (See related story) On Tuesday night, the Warsaw Common Council, which has the final say on whether the plan moves from a proposal to a final project, was presented with an hour long synopsis of the plan, as …read more.

Through a donation from the Wawasee Kiwanis Club, the Syracuse Police Department has installed a medication drop box which allows residents to dispose of expired and unwanted prescription medication, safely. The prescription drop box is located on the northside of the Syracuse Town Hall and is designated for people to pull up to in their cars – …read more.

CR 900 North south of Milford was closed for several hours Tuesday afternoon while Milford and Leesburg fire departments battled a house fire. Firefighters were initially dispatched to  1681 E. CR 900N where flames and heavy smoke where reported coming from the residence. The fire, however, was actually across the road at the home of Dean Hamilton and …read more.

A number of state legislators and a group of local mayors in Indiana are pushing to require a prescription for medications that contain the decongestant pseudoephedrine – the one necessary component to manufacture methamphetamine. But the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America opposes radical “prescription-only” laws that severely restrict patient access to many of the …read more.

A Milford man’s visit to a food bank in White County has mushroomed into a food distribution network involving semi-trucks, a warehouse and barn, more than a dozen volunteers, several tons of food and distribution to 25 food pantries in a half dozen or so counties. The man, who asked his name not be used …read more.

A police K9 successfully tracked a male suspect who was involved in a pursuit with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies, Indiana State Police and Mentone Police this morning. At 10:26 a.m., the suspect, identified as Aaron Brubaker, 29, of Warsaw, was taken into custody. The incident began at about 9:15 a.m. today when an Indiana …read more.

After closing for little over a month, the Auto Park auto dealership in Warsaw is reopening its doors with a strong new direction. The dealership, which closed its doors Nov. 30, 2012, reopens this Friday with new management and a strong focus on customer satisfaction and community. Jason Brune, former owner of Diamond Auto Sales …read more.

  The Lee Anne Stewart Fusion Dance Team competitors had a successful weekend as they competed and attended classes at the Indianapolis DanceMakers Inc. competition and convention. The team was awarded with a first place trophy for “Carrying the Banner” and received a special “Best in Category” award. The judges for the competition, who are …read more.

The second person in a disturbing sex crime was sentenced this morning in Kosciusko County Superior Court I. Andrew Baldridge, 45, of Ross Avenue, Warsaw, was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for his role in forcing sex on his own nephew. Warsaw Police arrested Baldridge and his wife, Autum Baldridge, 30, in December …read more.

Realizing her natural gas bill have been “really ridiculous” at nearly three times what they should be, Charlotte Allen of Claypool has called NIPSCO several times asking them to come check her meter. “I just couldn’t believe it,” she said of her latest bill, totaling $441 for natural gas alone. “It hasn’t even really been …read more.

The National Weather Service office in Syracuse has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Kosciusko County which is in effect until 11 a.m. Tuesday. Wind chill readings tonight through tomorrow morning will drop to between 12 below and 18 below zero. Winds out of the west are expected from 10 mph to 20 mph bringing …read more.

      The Wawasee Kiwanis will be hosting the annual winter carnival Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25-26, starting with the soup supper from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Syracuse Community Center. Those who stop by the soup supper will have the opportunity to sample from a number of gourmet soups before casting …read more.

A South Whitley woman was killed in a single vehicle crash in Whitley County and the cause of the crash is still under investigation. According to a report from the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, Donna J. Rose, 73, died at about 2:44 p.m. Saturday when her car struck a tree. It happened on Whitley County …read more.

LAKEVILLE — It took Oregon-Davis just over five minutes of game time to establish what team would be hoisting the hardware as 2013 Bi-County champions in girls hoops. Eight Triton turnovers right out of the gate along with deadeye aim by O-D on the offensive end had the defending champs take a 21-10 lead en …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbUFbx6sPZY] Members of the community gathered today for the fourth annual “Polar Plunge” located at Pied Eyed Petey’s on Lake Tippecanoe. The event benefitted food banks in North Webster and Syracuse by raising cash and non-perishable food item donations while featuring food, outdoor warming stations, and an organized run into the icy waters off the …read more.

On Friday evening, the Wawasee community was shocked and saddened by the death of a student. Casey Ochs, 15, of the Barbee Lake area, tragically took his own life. Ochs is the second Wawasee High School student to end his life this school year. The matter sparked WHS to send the following letter and, WHS …read more.

SYRACUSE — Sometimes in life we are all hit with a wake up call. A moment that makes us reevaluate the environment we live in and reminds us to stop and smell the proverbial roses. One of those moments hit the Wawasee community Friday night at a basketball game when the Warriors welcomed in Plymouth. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives are warning citizens of yet another local telephone scam. Officers have recently received at least three reported incidents of local citizens being contacted by alleged “Medicare” representatives via telephone. The caller apparently attempts to retrieve personal information from the victims by various forms of tactics, even stating to some …read more.

Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting its annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 26, in Pierceton. Tickets are now available. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Old Train Depot in Pierceton. Guest speaker for the event will be Jason Kissel from ACRES Landtrust. The topic is “Little Known Nature.” …read more.

Hunter Education Classes taught by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources are scheduled for two days in February. Participants are now being asked to register. Classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on two consecutive Saturdays, Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, at the Purdue Extension Office in Fort Wayne. Those interested in …read more.

Crime Stoppers is again featuring the disappearance of a young Warsaw woman, hoping a tip may bring the girl home. On Aug. 18, 2012, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was notified that Aurora Shoemaker, 18, disappeared without a trace. Shoemaker, 18, was last seen on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, in Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park, …read more.

A verbal argument between a father and son ultimately led to a Warsaw man being airlifted in critical condition after he jumped from a moving vehicle. It happened at 5:41 a.m. this morning on CR 800 West just south of CR 850 North near Nappanee. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department release, Jerry Lee …read more.

Residents at 221 S. High St., Warsaw, were finally greeted with some heat early this morning. Rich Hoffman, facilities manager at Bowen Center, reported to StaceyPageOnline.com this morning, “We anticipate that everything is fixed and we’re up and running. We’ll be monitoring it all day today, tomorrow and Sunday.” The 7-unit apartment building at 221 …read more.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, all city of Warsaw offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21. Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, Jan. 22. All other routes remain the same.

The Department of Local Government Finance certified Kosciusko County’s 2013 budget order and tax rates on Jan. 9, paving the way for on-time property tax bills. The budget certification puts the county in a position to have taxes due on May 10, 2013. Kosciusko County was the 18th county in the state to receive its …read more.

Today marks the ninth day residents at 221 S. High St., Warsaw, have been without heat, a matter that has spawned an inspection by the Kosciusko County Health Department. Bob Weaver, administrator of the Kosciusko County Health Department, was especially troubled by our report that residents in the 7-unit apartment building that is owned by …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation will host scholarship information sessions from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, and from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at their office on 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, for anyone interested in learning how to apply, helpful hints, and answers to frequently asked questions. In …read more.

In September 2012, Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton told StaceyPageOnline.com that the man charged with forgery, theft and battery stemming from two separate incidents last summer was not likely to accept a plea bargain. On Jan. 3, Garrett Joe Swanson officially rejected any pleas and was scheduled to stand trial. Swanson, 29, will have his …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yGIzYWt0Y8]   Students of Warsaw Community High School and Gateway Education came together to plan, prepare and serve a meal at the Community Kitchen located at the United Methodist Church in downtown Warsaw. The meal, which consisted of an entree, dessert and beverage, was prepared in order to teach students of Gateway Education valuable job …read more.

After months of remodeling, Jacob’s Ladder in Warsaw was proud to open its doors for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. The ribbon cutting took place at 1 p.m. today and was immediately followed by an open house event that lasted till 6 p.m. “We are very excited and the kids are really excited, …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in providing any information about burglaries that have occurred in the Syracuse and Elkhart areas. At least two burglaries from RV businesses have been reported in the last week. Redwood RV, located at 72440 SR 13, Syracuse, reported the thefts of 15 flat screen …read more.

Residents at 221 S. High St. have been without heat since last Tuesday, but after our report this morning, they should be warm again soon. But how soon? (See related story) Rich Hoffman is the facilities manager for Bowen Center and told StaceyPageOnline.com this afternoon that their maintenance workers became aware “at the end of …read more.

The Syracuse Town Council received a positive update from Ken Jones of Jones Petrie Rafinski, the town’s engineering firm, regarding the industrial park project at SR 13 and U.S. 6 during the council’s regular monthly meeting. Jones told the council the “project is going fantastic.” With the contractors having fulfilled every aspect of their contract. …read more.

At North Webster Elementary School there are classes and then there is C.L.A.S.S. During Tuesday evening’s regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board in Syracuse, the first meeting in 2013, the board heard a presentation from a few North Webster Elementary teachers about Connecting Learning Assures Successful Students, or C.L.A.S.S. Mitch Willaman, fifth grade …read more.

On Friday, Feb. 1, the Grace College Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children will be hosting Scott Rigsby, world recognized Ironman and double amputee, to kick off the Transition Exploration Day on the campus of Grace College. Rigsby’s history is a fascinating and compelling story of persistence against enormous odds. Despite the fact that …read more.

Residents at 221 S. High St. have been without heat since last Tuesday and Janie Rager says, “This just isn’t right. We are grateful that the weather wasn’t too bad up until Saturday night, but as you know it is getting really cold really fast.” The 7-unit apartment building is now owned by Bowen Center, …read more.

Lake City Bank and its employees are partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County to recycle aluminum cans from the Warsaw LCB offices to benefit future Habitat builds within the county. Shelly Fraley, assistant vice president, raised the idea of donating the cans earlier this year and, along with coworkers Dave Bickel and Angie …read more.

Landon John Lewis A third person was arrested for residential burglaries that have occurred in the county in the last few weeks. At approximately 2:56 a.m. today, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Detectives took Landon John Lewis, 18, of CR 650 E., Akron, into custody on charges of felony burglary and theft. On Monday, detectives received information …read more.

During Milford Town Council’s meeting Monday, Bob Cockburn brought up a topic weighing on the minds of many in recent weeks: school safety. “After the incident in Newtown (Connecticut), people are asking what we should do here in Milford,” Cockburn, vice president of the Milford Town Council, explained. “I don’t believe teachers should carry guns, …read more.

The Syracuse Park Board reviewed the progress of several small projects it is currently working on during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, reported the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee’s end of the year mailer has brought in approximately $14,000. At the next Syracuse Park Foundation, which will be held Jan. 22, a …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board met for the first time in 2013 Thursday with new members and new projects to tackle. Turkey Creek Township Advisor Kim Cates will serve as board chair for the fire territory. Bill Dixon, township advisor, is replacing township advisor Dennis Darr on the fire territory board and Syracuse Town Councilman …read more.

The Warsaw Community Public Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day as well as Tuesday, Jan. 22, to accommodate new carpet installation on the upper level. In addition, there will be early closings on Wednesday, Jan. 23, and Thursday, Jan. 24, closing at 6 p.m. instead of 8 …read more.

Five selected contemporary Midwestern visual artists will each receive a $25,000 Fellowship courtesy of the 2013 Efroymson Contemporary Arts Fellowship program, which is made possible by the Efroymson Family Fund, a donor-advised fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation. The Fellowship program, established in 2004, was created to increase awareness of contemporary art in the Midwest. The …read more.

Two new ordinances were enacted during Milford Town Council on Monday night and one of those means a water rate increase for residents. A long-standing issue of a potential water rate increase was resolved with the council’s vote. After final adjustments to the Umbaugh and Associates’ rate study were completed, it was determined that a …read more.

Since his days at Warsaw Community High School as a teenager, Chris Long has always been musically driven. Today, with a 36-year history in the music industry, Long is seeing the fruits of his labor emerge on a Grammy nominated album. “Hangin’ Up” is one of 11 cuts on blues artist Shemekia Copeland’s new album …read more.

Garrett Elder, Wawasee Middle School eighth-grader, placed second at the national level of the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition for 12 and 13 year-olds. The competition was held Saturday in Atlanta, Ga., a day prior to the Atlanta Falcons-Seattle Seahawks playoff game each competitor was able to attend. Elder, a wide receiver for the …read more.

The Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board reviewed year-end financial reports at their regular monthly meeting Monday evening. In her report, township trustee Barb Griffith reported balances of $254,227.24 in the township fund, $95,005.09 in the assistance fund and $99,216.21 in the rainy day fund as of Dec. 2012. Expenses in 2012 for the township fund …read more.

A Silver Lake woman was arrested Friday by Kosciusko County undercover officers for dealing a controlled substance. Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers recently conducted a drug investigation and filed charges against Billie Linn Mireles, 37, of Silver Lake. Officers will only say the investigation involved an “undisclosed type of prescription medication.” Mireles was arrested …read more.

Several county highway matters were addressed at a brief Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting this morning. The first matter was the acceptance for county maintenance on Lakeview Trail in Cripplegate Crossing subdivision on Stanton Lake. Located off of Armstrong Road, less than a mile of the road will now be maintained by the county highway department, …read more.

The fourth annual charity Polar Plunge at Pie Eyed Petey’s is set for this Saturday and brave souls – and donations for local food pantries – are being sought. Doors open at 10 a.m. for anyone wanting to attend and sign up to take the icy plunge into the waters of Lake Tippecanoe. Participants must …read more.

The drug collection receptacle at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is undergoing repairs and will not be accessible to the public until further notice. The collection/drop-box was installed in April 2012 for the residents of Kosciusko County to safely dispose of their expired or no longer needed prescription drugs. In September, it was hit by …read more.

After nearly a year of public meetings, committee meetings, planning sessions and grant writings, a final draft of the Warsaw+Winona Lake Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan was presented for preliminary approval Monday night. Warsaw Assistant Planner Tim Dombrosky gave the presentation about the master plan to the Warsaw City Plan Commission noting, “The biggest, most …read more.

An open meeting for residents and property owners in the Knapp Lake Area Conservancy District to meet with engineers to share information, drawings and the design concerning the Knapp Lake Area Sewer Project has been planned for Saturday. Information concerning sewer main routes and location of individual grinder pumps on their property will be made …read more.

Shortly after 1 p.m. today members of the Indiana State Police Emergency Response Section assisted the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, members of the Marshall County Drug Task Force and the Plymouth Police Department in serving a search warrant in rural southern Marshall County. The warrant service resulted in a stand-off between police and a Knox …read more.

Caleb VanLue, sixth-grader, was the winner of the Wawasee Middle School Spelling Bee Friday. Roger Fitzpatrick, seventh-grader, also was the runner-up. The fifth- and sixth-grade county spelling bee will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at North Webster Elementary School. The seventh and eighth grade bee is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. …read more.

Corey Hurst Ritchie Two men suspected in at least three recent daytime burglaries were arrested by Kosciusko County authorities who responded to another burglary in progress. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives and officers of the North Webster Police Department on Friday arrested Corey Hurst Ritchie, 24, of Warsaw. Police were called at about 1:15 …read more.

The 2013 Miss Kosciusko County Scholarship Program was held Saturday night in Syracuse and Shana Patel was crowned victorious. Four young women competed in five categories including interview, talent, lifestyle and fitness, evening gown and on-stage question. Patel not only received the Miss Kosciusko crown and title, she also received a $1,000 scholarship. There were …read more.

Tearing down and rebuilding have been the norm the last few years at Wawasee High School, which originally opened in the late 1960s. A new cafeteria, kitchen and culinary arts room were formed through renovations earlier in the academic year and more recently a fitness room was created. As of Jan. 7, a new fitness …read more.

On Jan. 25, 1978, the biggest storm on Indiana record dumped up to 40 inches of snow over the Hoosier state in three days. StaceyPageOnline.com will be featuring an anniversary event of the Blizzard of ’78 on Friday, the 35th anniversary of the big storm. This is your last chance to submit your photos and …read more.