Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident involving a fall from a tree stand that resulted in serious injuries to a Tippecanoe man Sunday morning. At 9:20 a.m., Indiana Conservation Officers, Marshall County Police and EMS responded to a rural area near Tippecanoe for a man who had fallen from a tree stand. Rodney Kreft …read more.

  The National Weather Service Northern Indiana will have surveyors out today to determine if straight line winds or a tornado was responsible for wide-spread damages across Kosciusko County, Elkhart County, Fulton County and Huntington County among other areas. StaceyPageOnline.com will be out today finding some hard hit areas and talking with those affected. If …read more.

[weaver_youtube gsbMP6KHKjs rel=0] (Video by Alyssa Richardson) Article by Deb Patterson and Alyssa Richardson (Photo provided by Deb Patterson) While on hold to his insurance company Randy Jessup told us what happened at his residence at 1241 E. Mock Road, southeast of Milford. He and his son Van had made it to the basement. “We heard …read more.

According to NIPSCO and KREMC power outages have been reported throughout the county. Immediately following the storm, NIPSCO reported a total of 113 outages throughout the city of Warsaw, 286 outages in Syracuse, 26 outages in North Webster, 8 outages in Nappanee, 186 outages in Leesburg, 24 outages in Cromwell and scattered outages elsewhere. According …read more.

Graphic from the National Weather Service The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Kosciusko and surrounding counties including Fulton, Marshall, Elkhart and Allen counties. The tornado watch is in effect until 8 p.m. tonight. The county remains under a wind advisory and severe weather watch throughout the evening (see related).

[weaver_youtube JaadUbzQOto rel=0] On Sunday, Nov. 10, Sophia Boucher celebrated her eighth birthday. Though Sophia’s birthday was filled with love, candles and birthday cake one thing was missing from her party –presents. Though many may guess the lack of gifts would have been a sore point for Sophia, they would be shocked to hear it was …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 12 p.m. today until 10 p.m. Sunday evening. According to NOAA, southerly winds of 25-30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are possible through Sunday afternoon and will turn westerly by Sunday evening. Higher gusts and significant wind damage will be possible with any …read more.

On Wednesday, Nov. 13, Dawn M. Ewing, 42, was killed after a tree fell onto  her Gainesville, Fla., mobile home, where she had moved only 3 weeks prior from Mentone, Ind. According to authorities, Ewing, was asleep inside her home with her boyfriend, Michael L. Braton, 40, when an enormous oak tree toppled onto the …read more.

Article by Joni Truex, Public Information Director DePuy recently hosted the Kosciusko Leadership Association (KLA) session on Presentation Skills, which was led by KLA Moderator Allyn Decker. During this session, the KLA students began selecting of topics team members for their white paper projects. At Project Proud, each KLA Cadet will have the opportunity to …read more.

[weaver_youtube I15Y54MT2Nw rel=0] Pierceton Fire Department was called to respond to a gas leak located in at 597 South Old Road 13, Lot 15 in Pleasant Acres earlier today. According to NIPSCO, gas has been shut off to the line and crews are responding to make necessary repairs. According to scanner traffic, the leak was a …read more.

A man who had been evading child molesting charges out of St. Joseph County for the last 7 years was arrested early this morning in a Steuben County motel room by the Indiana State Police and the United States Marshall Service. According to Trooper Matt Lazoff, sometime just after midnight, the U.S. Marshall Service contacted …read more.

The Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, is an annual event held the third Thursday of November that encourages smokers to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking on that day, in an effort to stop permanently. This year, the Smokeout will be held Thursday, Nov. …read more.

An article published in Electric Cooperative Today reported a utility scam involving a phone call to a consumer where a perpetrator is posing as a co-op or utility employee seeking an immediate payment for service in order to avoid disconnection. By falsifying caller-ID — a technique known as “spoofing” — the scammer’s call appears to …read more.

The city of Warsaw wants to remain compatible for employee wages so the Board of Public Works and Safety has agreed to fund approximately $6,000 to study the city’s compensation guidelines. Warsaw’s Human Resources Director Jennifer Whitaker this morning asked for the board’s approval to allow Waggoner, Irwin, Scheele & Associations Inc. of Muncie to …read more.

The National Weather Service is advising of the potential for a significant severe weather event in the Kosciusko and surrounding areas for Sunday, Nov. 17. The largest threats from these storms will be dangerous lightning, high winds and isolated tornadoes. The first signs of severe weather could be seen as early at 10 a.m. Sunday …read more.

Treasures for Troops and The First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County will be conducting the 4th annual “Stockings for Soldiers” Drive beginning tomorrow, Nov. 16. The program offers the community an opportunity to send some holiday cheer to a deployed service member. Anyone who would like to participate and fill a Christmas stocking to …read more.

The search for a missing Pierceton man had a sad ending late Thursday afternoon. Authorities have confirmed that the body of Zachary Jay Cox, 19, was found in the Sidney area. Evidence suggests Cox took his own life. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies were notified Tuesday night by family members that Cox had left his residence …read more.

George Roberston, president of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, met with the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission at its Thursday meeting. Robertson offered up some very positive news to the commission regarding economic growth in the county. First, he announced that within the next couple of weeks the state of Indiana would be announcing that two …read more.

Zimmer is being sued by Michael J. Casini, of Granger, for a faulty knee replacement product. According to official court documents filed on Nov. 12, Casini suffered damages as a result of Zimmer’s “development, design, manufacture, distribution and selling of … the Zimmer NexGen CR and the Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femoral knee replacement system.” …read more.

“We’re more or less cleaning things up tonight,” said councilman Robert Sanders regarding the business affairs handled at the Kosciusko County Council meeting Thursday night. Most of the county business was small funds transfers. Sheriff Rocky Goshert requested a transfer $75.95 from insurance to cover maintenance on a transport van. He also requested a transfer …read more.

Francisco J. Gonzalez Francisco Gonzalez was back in court today to learn his punishment for violating the terms of his plea agreement that were settled the day before he allegedly drove drunk and caused another accident. Gonzalez, 25, was sentenced last Thursday to 18 months – a period which he would have served on work …read more.

The Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission met on Thursday, Nov. 14. Among the topics discussed were bonds for the Trupointe project and the TIF fiscal plan. The Trupointe project was started a little over a year ago. Trupointe, headquartered in Piqua, Ohio, is constructing a fertilizer and grain hub in Milford. In addition to the facility’s …read more.

(UPDATE: The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department reported at 5 p.m. today that the subject has been located. No additional information is yet being provided.) Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Tuesday evening to the 5500 block area of County Road 700 South, Pierceton, in reference to a missing male adult. Officers spoke with family members who …read more.

A former Mentone woman was killed early Wednesday morning after a tree fell on her  Gainseville, Fla., home, where she recently moved. According to authorities, Dawn M. Ewing, 42, was asleep inside her home with her boyfriend, Michael L Braton, 40, when an enormous oak tree toppled onto the home at 2:02 a.m. crushing both …read more.

Bob and Sandy Baltosser, Goshen, and formerly of Warsaw, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Nov. 6, 1953, at the Bertrand Bible Church in Niles, Mich., with Rev. Orlen Njus officiating. The family celebrated with a meal and memories. Their children are Cynthia Baltosser Szlanfucht, Arizona, and David Baltosser, Warsaw. They also …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies investigating two separate accidents near Syracuse Wednesday afternoon, say driver inattention was the cause in both crashes. According to a police report, Stephen Phillips, 22, of Syracuse, was driving south on SR 13 near CR 650 East when he told police he looked down for a second “and the next …read more.

[weaver_youtube c-KKx0lcn2A rel=0] Melissa McCarthy does it again, with the same fowl mouthed slapstick routine that has made her a movie theatre favorite. She is a brilliant comic and I genuinely feel that she has become a great actress. Even though her now famous on camera demeanor is very popular and has catapulted her to the …read more.

Nappanee has officially lifted the boil order that began at 7:30 a.m. on Monday (see related). According to Nappanee Water Utility, the ban was lifted approximately 45 minutes ago after bacteriological samples demonstrated that the water is now safe for consumption. According to Nappanee Mayor Larry Thompson, the boil order was the result of a …read more.

Conservation Officers from both Indiana and Illinois have recently stepped up their patrols in the commercial fishing industry, particularly in the commercial harvest of shovelnose sturgeon, which is a fish that is sought after for its roe (eggs). A total of 13 people from both Indiana and Illinois have been arrested, cited, or warned for …read more.

Bruner Enlists into Bravo Company, 2-151st Infantry Battalion Alexander Bruner recently enlisted into, Bravo Company, 2-151st Infantry Battalion, Indiana Army National Guard. According to his Recruiter, SGT Beer, Bruner enlisted Oct. 30 as an Infantryman. He will attend Basic Training at Fort Benning, Georgia and will learn basic military skills such as First Aid, Land …read more.

According to sources, the battle for control over public education in the state could intensify over the next few days. WTHR-TV in Indianapolis reported that within the next few days the Attorney General’s Office is expected to be asked whether the IDOE can take action if the superintendent of public instruction is not present. Ritz, …read more.

[weaver_youtube uhT3UXAM8xM rel=0] At 10:30 a.m. emergency personnel were called to respond to reports of a tanker truck that had crashed in the eastbound lanes of U.S. 30 in front of Meijer. According to Warsaw Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. Kip Shuter, the accident involved a tanker truck and a semi. Shuter stated that the …read more.

Local churches are serving as collection points for Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. Local volunteers will be on hand to receive an expected 450 gift-filled shoeboxes at Wawasee Community …read more.

Jeremy Niebert Guilty on four charges, a Winona Lake man was sentenced to  work release for leading police on a pursuit in January that ultimately led to him climbing a tree to hide and requiring the fire department’s help to get down. (See related) Jeremy Neibert, 24, appeared before Judge Duane Huffer in Kosciusko County …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that the new traffic signal on North Detroit Street (SR 15) at the CR 300 North intersection in Warsaw is scheduled to be activated on Thursday. The signal includes red, amber and green lights for motorists on both SR 15 and CR 300 North. Motorists turning left from northbound …read more.

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel periods in Indiana. Local, county and state police are adding extra patrols to increase safety on the state’s streets and highways. “Until Dec. 1, we will have saturation patrols and DUI checkpoints as part of a comprehensive effort to curb impaired driving,” said Captain Aaron Rovenstine from the …read more.

“We thought it was a fluke and numbers would dwindle, but it’s stayed steady,” says Ann Schlabach. Schlabach coaches the chess team at Milford School, which has experienced record attendance during the 2013 school year. “We had about 25 students who came regularly last year,” she says. “We’ve been averaging 60 kids per week [this …read more.

The Indiana Board of Education has approved a new school grading outline. According to sources, board members voted Wednesday morning to adopt recommendations of a bipartisan panel. Details on exactly how school grades will be determined are expected to be established next year. School grades help determine several items including teacher pay and school funding. The …read more.

A boil order for the city of Nappanee remains in effect today. The order was issued at 7:30 a.m. Monday morning and residents are being told to continue to boil water used for drinking or cooking. It is hoped that the boil order will be suspended tomorrow, however, testing is still pending. According to Nappanee …read more.

Although the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce initially announced the Holiday Pop Up Shops were planning to open today, the merchants say a meeting was held late Tuesday and opening day has been pushed to Friday.Possession of the former license branch building at 213 S. Lake St., Warsaw, is happening today for the holiday merchants …read more.

It has been made abundantly clear, more than once, that Wawasee administrators place much more value on Northwest Evaluation Association testing results than ISTEP+. Dr. Tom Edington, Wawasee Community School Corp., summed it up by saying, “We use NWEA results to help teachers teach better, but we give the ISTEP+ because of political reasons.” It …read more.

Kristine M. Jaskutis of Syracuse is reported to be in critical condition today following an accident near 13060 N. CR 1000E. (Kosciusko/Noble County Line Road), Syracuse. The accident was reported at 11:29 p.m. Jaskutis, 50, was driving a red, 2005 Ford F15 pickup truck that was southbound on CR 1000 East and left the roadway for …read more.

Electrical has been determined the cause of a fire early this morning (Wednesday) at 301 N. Lake St., Syracuse. Turkey Creek Fire Territory was called to the residence at approximately 4:45 a.m. and cleared the scene at 6:05 a.m. Tankers from Milford and Benton Township fire departments responded for assistance with Benton also providing additional …read more.

To close the regular monthly meeting of the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board held Monday evening, Bill Dixon informed fellow board members he will be resigning from the board effective Jan. 1, 2014. Dixon stated his job has required him to frequently travel and he feels this does not allow him to serve the board …read more.

A local veteran was bestowed one of France’s highest honors for his service in World War II. Gordon Rhodes, a resident of Milford, was recently awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honor medal from the French Republic. Rhodes served in the Army in the 30th Infantry Division from Nov. 11, 1942, to July, 27, …read more.

Among the cases considered by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular meeting Tuesday was a petition by Speedway to build a truck stop in Pierceton. As StaceyPageOnline.com was the first to report in July, Speedway requested permission to build a truck stop and gas station on a 15.5-acre tract at the …read more.

Jeffrey Hill The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a Winona Lake man for a home invasion that happened in New Paris on Nov. 4. Jeffrey Ramon Hill, 43, was arrested Tuesday and preliminary charged with armed robbery in Elkhart County. He was allegedly one of two suspects who forced their way into an elderly New …read more.

[weaver_youtube Cf3YTD5dyFI rel=0] Members of the Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Multi-Township EMS were called to Kmart in Warsaw where a bomb threat was called in at approximately 5:54 p.m. All stores and businesses in the Lake Village Shopping Center were evacuated at the time of the threat and parking lot barricades were established …read more.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security recently surveyed Hoosiers about their level of preparedness should an emergency such as a tornado, blizzard, earthquake or some sort of manmade disaster occur. The survey, which included a series of questions about preparedness plans, kits and various resources, was completed by more than 2,500 respondents. According to the …read more.

Elkhart City Police have released the names of the three officers involved in a shooting Sunday evening in the 400 block of West Marion Street in Elkhart. One of those officers, Cpl. Jason Ray, hired in August 2006, is a 1994 graduate of Wawasee High School and the son of Sue Ann Mitchell, North Webster. …read more.

The male driver of a minivan refused certified chemical testing after driving through the front window of the Warsaw Ace Hardware store on Tuesday afternoon. At 3:46 p.m., Warsaw Police and Multi-Township EMS were called to the store at 1701 E. Center St., where John Mayer, 65, drove his green 1999 Oldsmobile Silhoutte minivan through the …read more.

Francisco J. Gonzalez The Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office today announced that Francisco Gonzalez, 25, of Warsaw, has violated the terms of his plea agreement and no longer qualifies for work release. Gonzalez was the man behind the wheel of a car that slammed head-on into a horse-drawn wagon last October near Walmart, killing the horse …read more.

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a petition by Sunshine Workshop as part of the regular monthly agenda today in Warsaw. The petition requested a school and residence be allowed on the same tract of ground on CR 1300 North, west of CR 600 West in Jefferson Township. The school will be located in …read more.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Indianapolis Bureau is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male suspected of sexually exploiting a child. Photographs and informational posters depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 27, are being disseminated to the public. Initial images and videos of the unidentified adult male …read more.

The public hearing in regards to the voluntary annexation of three parcels belonging to CTB — which are located east of PigTek in Milford — went without a hitch. The council received favorable letters from Van Buren Township and the Wawasee Community School Corporation about the annexation. With no further public input, councilman Robert Cockburn …read more.

The Milford School resource officer pilot program, which started at the beginning of this school year, came under scrutiny during Milford Town Council’s regular meeting last night after Town Marshal Rich Miotto presented a two-page report detailing the program. Contributing to the report was Milford School Principal Cindy Kaiser and Assistant Principal Ryan Connor. Council …read more.

Several months ago Kosciusko County officials began the local creation of a nationally proven solution Drug Court. Drug Court will focus on those offenders whose criminality stem mainly or entirely from their dependence on substances. Also, Drug Court will consider both drug and drug-driven offenses. (See related) In the last 20 years, one of the …read more.

Stressing the need for action in a time of crisis, Joe Bock announced his campaign for Congress in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District. Throughout his career as a humanitarian aid worker, Bock has led teams into countries ravaged by religious strife, natural disasters and civil wars such as Haiti, Sierra Leone, Pakistan and throughout the Middle …read more.

No decision has been announced by the Indiana Department of Transportation on the CR 29 bridge, north of Syracuse. Further information is expected in the next four weeks, according to Mary Foster, public relations Fort Wayne District. According to Foster, INDOT has progressed through the CR 29 Public Hearing comment period from the Aug. 28 …read more.

Governor Pence has proclaimed Nov. 17-23 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. To help Hoosiers prepare for this the Indiana State Police offers the following tips. Be prepared: Before traveling, check the forecast and let someone know your travel route Keep your gas tank at least half-full Carry a winter driving kit that should …read more.

The eastbound lane of U.S. 30 will be intermittently restricted at the bridge over Deeds Creek – between CR 250 East and Van Ness Road between Warsaw and Pierceton – while INDOT performs proactive bridge maintenance. Motorists should be aware of traffic controls, including arrowboards, barrels and cones, while the work is in progress. The …read more.

[weaver_youtube ihqnobLW8q0 rel=0] In honor of Veterans Day, students in the Warsaw Area Career Center Television Course interviewed family members and Veterans themselves to discuss the impact of military service and to extend appreciation. We are proud to show the work of the students and honor our local veterans.

It seems St. Joseph County could be in a for its first significant snowfall of the winter as the National Weather Service office near North Webster has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. A Lake Effect Snow Advisory is also in effect for Marshall and Pulaski counties for …read more.

The music departments from Lakeview and Edgewood middle schools invite all United States veterans, their families and the community to a Veterans Day Program at 7 p.m. this evening in the Lakeview Middle School gymnasium. The program, “Honoring Those Who Serve,” is free and open to the public. The program is being presented to show …read more.

The old license branch building is hosting the Holiday Pop-Up Shops in Warsaw and, there is still room for more. The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce is asking anyone with an interest in selling their wares through the holidays to contact Mike Dilling. The businesses so far that are included in the program are: Shanghai …read more.

The city of Nappanee experienced a malfunction at its water treatment facility this morning around 7:30 a.m., according to Mayor Larry Thompson. Water Utility personnel are currently investigating the cause of this malfunction. Water pressure is currently being restored to the city. Because of the loss of water pressure system wide, it is necessary to …read more.

Just as they were last year, students at Wawasee High School were challenged during Monday morning’s annual Veterans Day program to help military veterans and others during the holiday season. And students will have more than one option to do so. It was noted during the program, held in the main spectator gymnasium, veterans make …read more.

Plans for a commercial development proposal south of North Webster were sidetracked by a decision made by the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission. Lakeview Spring Partners had petitioned the APC to eliminate restrictive covenants placed on property at the southwest corner of the intersection of SR 13 and CR 400 North, south of North Webster …read more.

On Veterans Day, Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz made two special announcements that detailed a new literacy partnership with the Indiana National Guard and a new incentive program that is designed to attract Veterans to Indiana classrooms. Superintendent Glenda Ritz has formed a new literacy partnership with the Indiana National Guard called Boots for Books. …read more.

(UPDATE: The name of the individual who was shot and killed Sunday by officers with the Elkhart City Police Department has been identified as Christopher James Ryckeart, 31, of Elkhart. Ryckeart was allegedly backing his truck into the path of officers as they attempted to place him in custody after a vehicle pursuit.) At the request …read more.

[weaver_youtube mxHs7HRE3I8 rel=0] Four Warsaw elementary schools came together Friday night at Lakeview Middle School in a dodgeball competition to collect food for Combined Community Services. The Food-a-Thon Dodgeball Event for CCS required at least two cans of food for admission into the games. All food is being used to stock the CCS Food Pantry, which …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an incident involving a grenade launcher that happened in Marshall County. Kevin Patterson, 41, from Walkerton, was injured after firing a starburst grenade round from an AR-15 platform rifle. The incident occurred at a private shooting range in the 3000 block of Plymouth-LaPorte Trail. “The 37 millimeter starburst grenade is an …read more.

The driver of a passenger car and a child were able to escape the vehicle after it left the road and rolled into a water-filled ditch. It happened just before 4 p.m. on CR 800 West north of CR 300 North, Atwood. Florence R. Starkey, 27, of Warsaw, told police she has recently been experiencing …read more.

A two-vehicle crash on U.S. 30 at Old Road 30, Warsaw, happened just after 1 p.m. Saturday, fortunately no one was seriously injured. Warsaw Police and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Multi-Township EMS responded where they found a 1994 Camaro and a 2004 Nissan SUV had collided. According to the completed police report, Louis J. Jones, …read more.

In honor of the Veterans Day holiday on Monday, Nov. 11, many local businesses and government agencies will be closing their doors. Please be advised that all Warsaw City Government offices, including the Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw City Hall, will be closed in honor of the holiday. In addition, the Warsaw U.S. Post Office, …read more.

If they don’t make a living by writing, sometimes writers still need a way to express their creative thinking. Adam Drent has found his niche. The 2001 Wawasee High School graduate, who grew up in North Webster and is the son of Myron and Krista Drent, regularly posts short stories he writes covering a wide …read more.

Bobby J. Allison Elvis A. Allison Kosciusko and Whitley County Sheriff’s Departments are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three Wabash County men on alleged charges of home improvement fraud. Two of the men have been sought since July. (See related) Police in Kosciusko and Whitley counties are attempting to locate two men from the …read more.

[weaver_youtube bzsBKQsLZfg rel=0]   The Warsaw man sentenced Thursday in Kosciusko County for driving while intoxicated and killing a horse last October, was also at fault in an accident Friday night north of the city. Emergency personnel responded to the two car accident at CRs 100 East and 300 North, in Warsaw where Francisco J. Gonzalez, …read more.

Veterans Day is on Monday, but the Marine Corps is celebrating its 238 anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 10. In honor of that, the American Legion Post 253 in North Webster will be hosting an party. “As a younger veteran I look to the older guys, and I thought we needed to celebrate them more,” says …read more.

Board positions were discussed during the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s regular board meeting, Nov. 6, after two individuals — Dave Mayer and Kathy Boyts — expressed interest in joining the board. Chip Erwin highly recommended Mayer who holds lengthy experience with fundraising, among other skills. Board members are already familiar with Boyts who is a …read more.

Tad Vandermark, 39, of Syracuse, pled guilty before Magistrate Judge Christopher A. Nuechterlein in South Bend District Federal Court to the felony offense of production of child pornography. Magistrate Nuechterlein is recommending the district court accept the tendered guilty plea. Parties have 14 days in which to object to the magistrate judge’s recommendation. This charge …read more.

With a population of 431, Claypool might seem, at first glance, one of those rural towns that has seen its best days. At one stage, Claypool was an important rail transportation hub, but over the years, businesses closed down and the population drifted to more prosperous nearby towns. Then in 2006, Claypool was selected by …read more.

Besides being the local audiologist in Syracuse, Dr. Dawn-Marie Bass and her husband, school teacher Andy, are on a personal adventure. Of their four children, two are adopted from overseas. Both have compelling stories. The newest member of the Bass family is 12-year-old Jacob, who was a slave in Ghana, West Africa. He worked in …read more.

At approximately 1:35 p.m. members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Multi-Township EMS were called to respond to a single passenger car accident in the Devil’s Backbone (SR 25) that left one man trapped in the wreckage. According to KCSD Public Information Officer Chad Hill, the driver of the vehicle has been …read more.

Lakeview Middle School will be the site of a dodgeball tournament between sixth-grade students and staff from Harrison, Jefferson, Leesburg and Lincoln elementary schools. The event is being called Food-a-Thon Family Fun Night and is to benefit the local food bank. Doors open at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, with the first match at 6:30 …read more.

Francisco J. Gonzalez The man who drove drunk and slammed into a horse pulling a wagon load of Amish teens last fall will spend approximately 18 months in county work release. Francisco J. Gonzalez, 25, of Warsaw, was driving drunk on Sept. 29, 2012, shortly before midnight. Traveling south on Sheldon Street near Walmart, he …read more.

[weaver_youtube hgwSpajMw3s rel=0] I don’t typically get into animated films, but sometimes I push myself outside my preferences only to find a gem that I was missing out on. Paranorman is definitely one of those gems. This isn’t the typical computer animation genre such as most Pixar films. It is mostly clay animation and is …read more.

In an effort to make the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday travel period safer, the Indiana State Police will be joining approximately 250 other law enforcement agencies statewide in participating in the annual Safe Family Travel campaign. Beginning Friday, Nov. 8, and running through Sunday, Dec. 1, the Indiana State Police will be conducting high visibility enforcement …read more.

As a child growing up near Mount Vernon, Ohio, Becca Snider had horses and enjoyed riding and spending time with them. Her job as a mental health therapist with Wawasee High School and Wawasee Middle School has provided an expression for her love of students and helping others. During the recent fall break, Snider combined …read more.

The financial accounts of Samuel Scott Stimmel, doing business as Night Shift, North Webster have had a court ordered hold issued. Dan Hampton, county prosecutor, filed on Nov. 1, a request to place a temporary hold on Stimmel’s financial accounts at Teachers Credit Union where four different accounts are listed. The request was filed in …read more.

An odor of chemicals led Warsaw Police to the Shamrock Mobile Home Park in Warsaw at about 7:45 p.m. Wednesday night and a meth lab was located. Police were alerted to the odor from a caller and, upon investigation, found the source at Lot 89. Through an open window, officers observed the active one pot …read more.

Initially planning to fight multiple felony charges including aggravated battery, forgery and theft, in October, Garrett Joe Swanson reconsidered his options and accepted plea agreements in lieu of jury trials. (See related) Swanson, 30, of Warsaw, appeared before Kosciusko Superior Court I Judge Duane Huffer this morning to be sentenced for the Class B felony …read more.

When completed by the end of 2014, the new Beaman Home will provide an outreach center  and a shelter for victims of domestic violence. It will also be able to accommodate all administrative personnel under the same roof. On Tuesday night, The Beaman Home welcomed board members and members of the public to tour its …read more.

The 2014 Wawasee Flotilla theme has been set allowing plenty of time for participants to put on their thinking caps. “Get Your Game On” hopes to encourage the entrants of boats decorated in game themes like Monopoly, Candy Crush Wheel of Fortune, for examples. The 2014 flotilla will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 5, …read more.

Michael T. Shoun Michael T. Shoun, 26, of Elkhart, has officially been named a murder suspect in the Friday night death of a Granger teenager. (See related) Shoun was arrested by Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department deputies at the scene of the crime on Friday night for unrelated charges. However, from the beginning police did call …read more.

Mission Point Community Church and Grace College are partnering with Owen’s Supermarket on East Center Street in Warsaw to host the third annual Super Market Sweep: Give ‘Til You Drop event on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The Super Market Sweep is an all day event for Warsaw and Winona Lake community members to come together and …read more.

Kosciusko County Silent NO More announced today that it stands in support of the Indiana Marriage Protection Act, known as HJR6, that will be debated in the Indiana State Legislature in January, and ultimately sent to the voters of Indiana. Kosciusko Silent NO More President Monica Boyer stated, “Many people have asked why a Tea …read more.

Common Core curriculum, a state standards initiative, is attracting more attention statewide. Some support the curriculum, while others have numerous concerns. Common Core is a state-led effort establishing a single set of clear educational standards for kindergarten through 12th grade in English, language arts and math that states voluntarily adopt. Leading the Common Core effort …read more.

Amy Lozano just wants her dog, Fred, back home. “He is my dog and should be returned to his rightful owner and family,” she said. Lozano has been fighting an online and apparent uphill battle with One Dog At a Time Rescue based in Kosciusko County ever since she said she found her beloved dog …read more.

The North American Lake Management Society is pleased to award Clear Choices Clean Water with a technical merit award for their campaign to increase awareness and action about decisions homeowners make and the impact these decisions have on our lakes and streams. NALMS provides technical merit awards for individuals, groups or programs that have creatively …read more.