Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz could find out by the end of the week if her lawsuit against several members of the State Board of Education can move forward (see related). Attorney General Greg Zoeller has filed a motion in Marion County calling for dismissal of Ritz’s case (see related). Ritz claims the board …read more.

The Kosciusko County chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting a Claypool family displaced early this morning in a house fire. Claypool Fire Department was initially dispatched at 12:40 a.m. to 5297 S. Country Club Rd. for a report of heavy smoke coming from the second story of the single family home. Upon arrival, …read more.

A minivan overturned yesterday in a three-vehicle accident that occurred at 4:12 p.m. on Center Street at Harrison Street in Warsaw. According to the police report filed by Warsaw Police Department, the drivers in the crash were Carolyn McCord, 27, of Winona Lake; Jeannie Sanburn, 39, of Warsaw; and Brigette Young, 44, of Warsaw. According …read more.

Indiana State Excise Police officers arrested a Pierceton man today after he displayed a firearm while driving on U.S. 30 in Fort Wayne. Dale Riley, 51, was taken into custody on a preliminary charge of intimidation with a deadly weapon, a Class C felony. Around 11:05 a.m., an excise officer in an unmarked police vehicle …read more.

Several county council election districts will require revisions. That was the main topic of discussion at Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting this morning. Indiana Code requires the redistricting of the county fiscal body after each federal decimal census. The biggest change will be to Districts 1 and 2, which didn’t change in the 2010 census. The …read more.

Two male suspects forced their way into an elderly New Paris couple’s home Monday night, injuring the man and robbing the pair. Donald B. Neer, 78, was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries after he was struck with a metal object during the robbery. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department deputies said two black male …read more.

Emergency personnel were called to extinguish a car fire located in an alleyway next to Maple Avenue Florist in Warsaw. The fire began in small, passenger car in an alley located behind Maple Avenue Flower Shop. Due to the vehicle’s proximity to the business, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighters were initially concerned flames could spread to …read more.

Over $1.1 million from the 2013 Warsaw city budget will go unused, meaning the city is building its cash reserves. On Monday night, the Warsaw Common Council voted 5-0 to accept a declaratory resolution allowing a total of $1,107,410 to remain in the city’s coffers. “It’s spending that will not occur this year so it …read more.

A total of three merchants will share space in the former license branch building in downtown Warsaw as part of the city’s first Pop Up Holiday Shops program. After a brief announcement at Monday night’s Warsaw Common Council meeting, Mark Dobson, IOM, president and CEO of the Warsaw/Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, told StaceyPageOnline.com that details …read more.

The teenage girl found dead in a Granger home Saturday night was the victim of a homicide. Elkhart County Coroner John White ruled Tiana E. Alter, 17, of Elkhart, died of “multiple sharp force injuries.” The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department on Sunday said they arrested a person of interest at the home on unrelated charges. …read more.

[weaver_youtube KXUr_lnDWa4 rel=0] Thanks to technological advances, the world is getting smaller every day making it easier than ever for family and friends to stay in contact, despite distances between them. This is an inspiring and unique story of how technology has enabled a friendship among two young girls living thousands of miles apart who …read more.

In its largest-ever settlement of a Medicaid fraud case, the state of Indiana will receive nearly $17 million from Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries to resolve lawsuits alleging the pharmaceutical manufacturer engaged in illegal off-label marketing and payment of kickbacks to promote its drugs Risperdal and Invega, among others. The repayment by Johnson & …read more.

Before you begin to wonder why the male staff members in the Wawasee Community School Corporation are looking a bit more scruffy than usual, just glance at the calendar page. It’s November. Which means, it’s No Shave November. For a second year, WCS men are putting down their razors in an effort to raise funds …read more.

Over the weekend a Bristol woman took home the Miss Indiana USA title and will represent Indiana in the 2014 Miss USA® Pageant. Mekayla Diehl is the daughter of Bill Diehl and Katie Sautter. The 5’8″ brown-eyed beauty queen is a graduate from White Pigeon High School and Albion College. According to her pageant biography, …read more.

Indiana is making an additional $23 million available to low-income Hoosiers to cover child care expenses in state fiscal year 2014 – an increase of 58 percent over state fiscal year 2013 – to help provide additional support for low-income, working families. Federal law allows each state to transfer up to 30 percent of its …read more.

According to Warsaw Police Department, at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Norfolk and Southern Railroad will begin resurfacing the Dogwood Drive and Ranch Road railroad crossings. On Tuesday, old pavement will be removed in preparation for the laying of new pavement on Wednesday. Should weather permit for all construction to be completed on time, both crossing should …read more.

A medical condition is being blamed on a crash that happened at about 10:20 a.m. on SR 15 in Leesburg. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department report, Tammy Honeycutt, 41, of Warsaw, was northbound on SR 15 when she may have suffered from a diabetic condition.  Her truck, a 2007 Dodge Ram, ran off …read more.

Paul E. Wiard Time behind bars is what a former Claypool grandfather is now facing after violating his probation for not registering as a sex offender. In June, Paul E. Wiard, 83, was sentenced to four years of probation for molesting his granddaughter over a 6-year period beginning when she was 9 years old. Per …read more.

Kathryn Mansfield, 76, of Plymouth, was killed in a Marshall County car accident Saturday night south of Plymouth. Marshall County authorities say the crash happened around 9:15 p.m. in the southbound lane of U.S. 30 at 13th Road. All four lanes of the highway were closed for nearly 3 hours while the accident was investigated …read more.

Elkhart County Sheriff’s Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a 17-year-old female who died at a Granger residence on Nov. 2. The victim, who has been identified as Tiana E. Alter of Elkhart, was found deceased at 29482 CR 1, Granger, after officers responded to a 911 call Saturday night. Sheriff’s detectives say …read more.

[weaver_youtube FqrIgBayvZA rel=0] A small fire at a trailer in the Green Acres Mobile Home Park, Warsaw, broke out underneath a rear room of the trailer just before 2 p.m. today. Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department responded to the trailer at 1:49 p.m. When they arrived, all of the occupants had safely evacuated. Derek Tenney, secretary and …read more.

Residents in the area of CR 450 North, Leesburg, were without power overnight after a woman crashed her car into a utility pole. It happened at 1:29 a.m. at East 450 North and North 375 East near Leesburg when Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies say Mary Bonheimer, 19, of Etna Green, ran off the road …read more.

[weaver_youtube cA6k2Ogf1KA rel=0] Students, faculty and guests from near and far gathered Friday for the inauguration of Grace College’s sixth president, Dr. William J. Katip. The inauguration is the first for Grace in nearly 10-years, with the last presidential inauguration being held in 1994 when former president Dr. Ronald E. Manahan assumed the role. The inauguration …read more.

Last night, while poor weather had the rest of Kosciusko County scrambling to reschedule or relocate events, Milford’s Halloween went off without a hitch. “Halloween evening was a huge success in Milford,” says Milford Town Clerk Joellen Free. According to Free, Milford was the only town in the county that did not postpone its festivities …read more.

Following an investigation that spanned 4 months, Warsaw Police served several arrest warrants for illegal sales of synthetic drugs on Halloween night. The warrants were served at the Phillips 66 gas station at 2518 E. Center St., Warsaw, on the owner of the station and his sons, who serve as clerks there. The arrests follow …read more.

Police in Marshall County say their initial findings show a man killed early this morning on U.S. 30 may have taken his own life. The man, whose identity has not yet been released, apparently jumped into the path of a semi at about 2:30 a.m. The driver of the semi called 911 to report he …read more.

Sophomore girls from six local high schools — Wawasee, Fairfield, Tippecanoe Valley, Warsaw, West Noble and Whitko — attended the 11th annual Nontraditional Employment for Women opportunities workshop Thursday at Quaker Haven near Dewart Lake. The workshop gives students often still undecided on career choices opportunities to consider careers traditionally dominated by males. More than …read more.

Beaman Home’s campaign to raise $1.8 million for its new Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center has already raised $1.2 million from grants, business and individual donations.  Committee members are now appealing to the community to finalize the fundraising and Catch the Vision of the spacious and updated center. This campaign is the first time the …read more.

Emergency personnel were called to a car accident in the 700 block of Center Street in Warsaw at 5 p.m. Thursday. The accident involved two, small passenger vehicles and happened when Warsaw Police say one failed to yield the right of way. Brittney Fullmer, 24, of Warsaw, told police she stopped at the stop sign …read more.

Samuel Scott Stimmel Sam Stimmel, the owner of Stimmelator’s Gentlemen’s Club in North Webster, is now facing a total of four felony charges, according to the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office. Stimmel, 64, and four others, were arrested early this morning after a 3-month investigation by the Centralized Drug Enforcement of Kosciusko County. (See related) Initially, …read more.

Ghosts and ghouls won’t be the only things keeping people indoors today. According to the National Weather Service there is a chance of thunderstorms that will increase early this evening as a cold front approaches from the west. Though there is a small possibility that storms could be severe, the National Weather service reports damaging …read more.

Lydia Shidler, West Noble High School student, is seated in the vehicle that is part of a high tech simulator allowing students, in a controlled environment, to experience the potential consequences of drunk and distracted driving. Recording information is Chris Bennett, part of the road crew for the Arrive Alive Tour. The simulator was set …read more.

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County is pleased to announce the collaboration of Mutual Bank, Kosciusko County Community Foundation and K21 Health Foundation has helped Habitat secure the property at 805 E. Market St., Warsaw, for the build of the future. The property was identified by the Kosciusko Leadership Academy 2013 Northenor Award winning project …read more.

Reliable. Committed to quality. Progressive. Those are among the attributes that have propelled The Papers Inc. into one of the more successful companies in Kosciusko County. In over 70 years, The Papers in Milford has evolved into a diverse combination of newspaper and magazine publications, commercial printing and, as of April 30, 2012, digital media. …read more.

Officers working with the Centralized Drug Enforcement of Kosciusko County concluded an intensive investigation early this morning. The investigation was originally initiated in July. Officers initially conducted a raid at a local Warsaw hotel establishment Wednesday evening. This raid resulted in the arrest of four individuals involved in the promotion of prostitution, which had stemmed …read more.

The Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross is teaming up with local fire departments to canvass neighborhoods throughout the county on Saturday to distribute fire safety information. The 3rd Annual Project S.A.F.E. (Smoke Alarms for Everyone) campaign will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday when Red Cross volunteers will go out …read more.

It is that time of year once again when Daylight saving time comes to an end and time “falls back” one hour. That means shorter days during the winter months. Time change officially takes place Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 a.m. It is recommended that Hoosiers set their clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. …read more.

Firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory were called to extricate two people from a single vehicle crash on U.S. 30 east of Warsaw just before 10 p.m. Wednesday. The accident involved one vehicle that had driven off of U.S. 30 and rolled over into the ditch on the north side of the highway. Three people …read more.

In 2012, Combined Community Services in Warsaw made it possible for 500 families to have a memorable Christmas. This year, CCS – along with the many generous businesses, schools, churches and individuals who join them – expect to have just as many families in need of some holiday spirit. Adopt-a-Family has been a part of …read more.

The last leg to provide sewers around Lake Wawasee by the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District is progressing. While there’s still no deadline set, it is expected a decision on if the project will live or die will be made by late spring or early summer. “The sooner we reach that point the better,” said …read more.

Recently, several students at Jefferson Elementary School approached their principal, Mr. Robertson, about a dream they had for their school. These students wanted to find a way to serve the school and other students by keeping the playground and school clean and well kept. With the support of the staff at Jefferson, over 30 students …read more.

Pat Coy (center) of the Kosciusko County United Way accepted the agency award during yesterday’s REAL service’s luncheon. At left is Steve Possell, executive director of Combined Community Services, and Tammy Smith of CCS. (Photo provided) On Tuesday, Pat Coy of the Kosciusko County United Way accepted an award on behalf of the agency during …read more.

A 20-year-old assistant soccer coach from Wawasee High School is charged with a single felony for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old female student. Josh Secor, 20, joined the Wawasee coaching staff this fall as a JV coach and varsity assistant coach for boys soccer. On Tuesday afternoon, Secor was arrested on a …read more.

OrthoWorx, the Corporate Partnership for Economic Growth (CPEG) and the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEIRP) announced today an agreement for a cooperative effort to convene and engage various stakeholders to increase the awareness of challenges represented by the current status of US 30 and to develop a long-term effort to create interstate-like access from SR …read more.

Imagine how much better the world would be if every person did one nice thing for another person. If every good deed was repaid by doing another good deed for someone else. A Milford fifth grade student and teacher are trying to do just that with their Pay It Forward Challenge. Cheryl Van Laeken, a …read more.

[weaver_youtube skWwW7DK65U rel=0] Bullying has become one of the most aggressive behaviors among young people today. The act of bullying is not only intentional, it is targeted and it can be physical, verbal, intimidating and can even spread to the Internet where it is called cyberbullying. ATA Martial Arts academies across the country are taking …read more.

A brutal beating committed during a robbery of $20 and marijuana left a man with cracked ribs and blood in his lungs and now two Pierceton brothers are each charged with three felonies. The attack on the victim happened Sept. 29 at 208 W. Elm St., Pierceton. The victim told Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Detective …read more.

Caudill’s ATA Black Belt Academy is hosting a Bully Prevention and Education class from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. tonight, Oct. 29. This is a follow-up to a class that was recently held at Relentless Martial Arts Academy. (See related) The class will focus on recognizing when bullying happens, building confidence, and how others can …read more.

Silver Lake and Claypool fire departments have been called to a trailer on fire at 9687 S. County Farm Rd., Claypool. According to homeowner Amber Bromley, the fire was quickly put out and was contained to the front porch of the mobile home. Though Bromley stated she is not aware of any interior damage to …read more.

There are still about 100 Barbee Lake area residents who have failed to respond to the Lakeland Regional Sewer District’s demands to acquire easements for the sewer project. Among them is Larry Lindstrom who says he has no intention of being bullied into giving up part of his property or choosing between paying a sewer …read more.

[weaver_youtube dpiNcIVc1jQ rel=0] During the Warsaw Community School’s October regular board meeting, members of the board were given a presentation by the Warsaw Community High School Junior ROTC program explaining the new program’s growth and future goals. Maj. Fred Josellis and Sgt. Maj. Mark Whitford were in attendance with cadets from the program to display some …read more.

Making the public aware of the problems of domestic violence that are becoming commonplace in society, a panel of experts who work in the field addressed the public Monday evening. With October noted as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office along with The Beaman Home, Ivy Tech Community College and the Northern …read more.

David Roper He volunteered to replace a catalytic converter for a woman who was driving his children to school, but his generosity nearly killed three people. On Monday, the “soup can mechanic” was arrested and charged with a felony. (See related story) David Justin Roper, 31, of 2366 S. Lake Sharon Rd., Warsaw, has been …read more.

Melissa and Gabe Fitzsimmons and their daughter, Aubrey, in the hospital on Aug. 22, 2011. (Photo provided) It is not often that the prosecution, the defense and the judge agree in an open courtroom that a defendant can be rehabilitated after a crime. But today, in Kosciusko County Superior Court III, all parties came together …read more.

Warsaw Area Career Center and McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels are offering a distracted and drunken driving education program for students. The Arrive Alive Tour from UNITE will visit Quaker Haven Camp, 111 EMS D16C Ln., Syracuse, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31; and Warsaw Community High School, 1 Tiger Ln., Warsaw, from 7:40 …read more.

The Brewster family of “Arsenic & Old Lace” keeps everyone in stitches as they create mayhem on the Amish Acres Round Barn stage in Nappanee. Mortimer (Joe Ford) is a drama critic for the local newspaper in Brooklyn. He’s in love with the “girl next door,” Elaine Harper (Angie Fisher), whose father is a minister. …read more.

Grace College & Seminary will hold an inauguration ceremony for Dr. William J. Katip on Friday, Nov. 1, as part of the week’s Homecoming festivities. Katip, who assumed the presidency in May, is Grace’s sixth president. The inauguration ceremony is open to the public and will take place at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory officials, Warsaw Police and Multi-Township EMS personnel responded to a three vehicle accident on U.S. 30 at Center Street at 8:48 a.m. Monday. According to a Warsaw Police report, Aaron J. Zimmerman, 27, of Rochester, was eastbound on U.S. 30 when he failed to stop for the traffic light and collided with …read more.

Many will remember the July 2010 fire destroying the Becker Lodge built at Camp Alexander Mack in the 1930s. Devastating to be sure, but recovery was remarkable, community support was inspiring and the John Kline Welcome Center opened less than a year later in June 2011. Opening of the welcome center replaced the offices, kitchen, …read more.

The Indiana State Police would like to remind parents of a few safety tips to observe during the Halloween holiday. Parents and children will be out in full force next week trick-or-treating and the Indiana State Police would like to remind parents that observing just a few rules will help can make the evening both …read more.

Medtronic announced it has landed a 1 year, $58 million extension of its U.S. Defense Department contract for radiology equipment. The U.S. Defense Department extended the deal with Medtronic for another year, the agency said yesterday. The contract extension, worth $58 million for the Fridley, Minn.-based medical device company, is for radiology systems, subsystems and …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The threat of severe weather has some communities postponing trick-or-treating until Friday night. We will continue to update this list as information is received.) Trick-or-Treat Times Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Thursday, Oct. 31 Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (not being postponed) Nappanee – 5 p.m. to 7 …read more.

It’s hard to believe but it’s time for Christmas Bucks once again. The Paper’s annual Christmas Bucks drawing offers everyone a chance to have a special holiday season in 2013. All area residents have a chance to win a portion of the $2,000 Christmas Bucks prizes. All that needs to be done is to enter …read more.

[weaver_youtube M44KFJuW rel=0] Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, local police and NIPSCO officials have contained a gas leak located in the 800 block of Rozella Road where a gas line had been struck at approximately 1 p.m. Fire officials on scene reported a 1-inch gas line going into the residence at 859 Rozella Rd. was broken earlier. Rozella …read more.

[weaver_youtube lR2X8VPvM1o rel=0] Grace Unplugged is the story of Grace Trey, the ideal Christian teen who also happens to be a phenomenal singer and the daughter of a former rock star. But at just 18, she gets the music break of a lifetime that will test her faith. “I feel the message of this film …read more.

Earlier this week Indiana Department of Education Superintendent Glenda Ritz filed a lawsuit against 10 IDOE board members for allegedly violating the state’s Open Door law after seeking action on the A-F grading system without Ritz present (see related). Today, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has taken measures to stop the lawsuit in its tracks. …read more.

[weaver_youtube yHGFVJRKARI rel=0] Boys from area Cub Scout packs gathered Saturday to participate in the annual Cubmobile races. The event, which has been held for the past 12 years, allows boys to drag race down the hill on Indiana Street located beside Zimmer in downtown Warsaw. According to Pack Leader Tina Walton, to get ready for …read more.

Holladay Properties, a South Bend based commercial real estate firm, has been selected to develop a new 80 bed townhouse-style dormitory for Grace College and Seminary. The new dormitory will be situated at the entrance to Grace’s main campus in Winona Lake. “Grace College and Seminary is excited to partner with Holladay Properties to provide …read more.

Just three months after it was announced that a gun manufacturer was looking to move to Kosciusko County, today there is disappointing news. George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, said, “The gun manufacturer prospect is no longer an active prospect. We would have really liked to land that one.” Robertson told the county …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) announced that he is accepting applications for nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Military Academy. Interested applicants must submit the completed application packet available at www.coats.senate.gov by Nov. 1. “There is no greater honor for an American citizen …read more.

They are calling it Checkmate Hunger and it’s the first of its kind for Warsaw Community Schools. The event, a fall chess tournament for both students and adults, is being held as a benefit to feed the needy in Haiti.

Checkmate Hunger is being hosted at Madison Elementary School, 1436 W. 300 N., Warsaw, on Saturday, …read more.

Indiana State Police Troopers arrested a rural Wolcottville man early this morning on multiple charges stemming from a follow-up on information which led them to a residence in Wolcottville to locate a wanted individual. According to ISP Trooper Brian Kreger, he and Trooper Mike Carroll and his K-9 partner, Deezle, went to an apartment in …read more.

Since 1986, the students of Lake Central High School in St. John, Ind., have been researching the men and women from Indiana who gave their lives in the Vietnam War. Today, the students are hoping the people of Kosciusko County can help him learn more about a Claypool native. Andrew Voss is among the researchers …read more.

[weaver_youtube Z46BGJqRV_c rel=0] The alleged victim of a school bus bullying event is speaking out. Lexi Brody said she is embarrassed by the incident that happened on Bus 95 last Thursday and her parents are tired of the continued accusations from the general public that her daughter somehow brought on the attack. Lexi, an eighth-grader …read more.

North Webster Fire Department is at the scene of an apartment fire at 506 N. Wade Lane, Apt. 3, just off Crystal Flash Road. Initially reported at 4:22 p.m. as a possible electrical fire, Fire Chief Jeremy Likens was first on the scene and reported a working fire. Turkey Creek Fire Territory was called to …read more.

New Beginnings Preschool & Childcare in Milford, North Webster Day Care Center, Lakeland Learning Center in Syracuse and Cardinal Services Head Start in Warsaw were the only four child care centers in Kosciusko County receiving the top accreditation level from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration within the last year. United Way of Kosciusko …read more.

Marching band season is now completed for Wawasee High School, but the band did earn a bronze rating during the regional competition Saturday at Chesterton High School in northwest Indiana. Only bands finishing in the top 10 move on the next level of competition. Wawasee earned the right to compete in the regional by receiving …read more.

Six people were arrested in Bourbon after police there served a search warrant looking for narcotics. Bourbon Police report that on Oct. 18, they served a warrant at 458 E. Center St., Bourbon. There, they located and seized marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Six occupants of the house were all arrested and charged with possession of …read more.

In response to apparent violations of the Open Door Law by members of the State Board of Education, Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz filed suit today naming 10 members of the board as defendants. The lawsuit alleges the named members of the State Board of Education violated Indiana’s Open Door Law by taking action …read more.

Treasures for Troops and The First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County would like to thank everyone who participated in Operation Treat a Solider 2013!! “We appreciate every person who filled a treat bag and encouraged a deployed service member with a card or letter,” said Susan Manns who organizes the local effort. “Our goal …read more.

Bells have been ringing every Christmas Season in Kosciusko County since 1921. The familiar Red Kettle and bells are a reminder to everyone that there are those in need. This year bell ringing has met the 21st Century with a new system of signing up to volunteer. Businesses, churches, clubs, families and individuals can now …read more.

The IRS has announced a delay of approximately one to two weeks to the start of the 2014 filing season to allow adequate time to program and test tax processing systems following the 16-day federal government closure. The IRS is exploring options to shorten the expected delay and will announce a final decision on the …read more.

Once again, local authorities are warning citizens that, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. In recent days, Kosciusko County residents have reported receiving postcards claiming they are eligible for $100 in “gift savings” at Walmart or Target stores. The postcards are appearing in mailboxes around the county. Each postcard provides …read more.

When does the public have the right to use a lake when property owners pay taxes on their lakefront property? It was a debate that ensued at great lengths at this morning’s regular meeting of the Kosciusko County Commissioners. The debate centered on the fact that three property owners petitioned to vacate two public rights …read more.

[weaver_youtube UutCGCuzcZ4 rel=0] A Warsaw Community High School sophomore accused of yelling at and pouring a bottle of water on a middle school girl on the bus ride home is being punished, but the mother of the victim said the punishment falls far short of the school’s own disciplinary requirements. “No wonder bullying is such …read more.

The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County recently received the “Agency of the Year” Award from the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. The award was presented at a recent training seminar to recognize the food pantry that partners “in the fight to end hunger in Northern Indiana.” The Salvation Army developed the first “choice pantry” in …read more.

SYRACUSE, Ind. – Indiana Conservation Officers across northern Indiana were kept busy this past weekend working with waterfowl hunters to manage migratory waterfowl populations which pass through Indiana during the next few months. The north zone comprises the northern third of the counties in the state. Indiana is split into three zones based on migration …read more.

From the left are Chris Francis, fire captain; LeAnne Francis, Mutual Bank; and Jeremy Likens, fire chief. (Photo by Martha Stoelting) Mutual Bank is coming to the aid of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department by donating all of the candy for the party. The annual trick-or-treating Halloween event is held annually by the fire …read more.

The Kosciusko County Democratic Jefferson Jackson Hall of Fame Dinner was held on Saturday evening, at the Wagon Wheel 2517 Restaurant in Warsaw. Kosciusko County Democratic Party Chairman John Bonitati was pleased with the off-election year turnout. He opened the meeting stating that the recent federal government shut down hurt many Americans and the economy …read more.

Don’t expect to see the garland and Christmas decorations hanging from the traffic lights in downtown Warsaw anymore. Mayor Joe Thallemer explained that the weight of the decorations, coupled by sometimes high winds, have put “a tremendous force on the poles” which has resulted in bowing and, in some cases, even cracking at the base …read more.

At approximately 7:15 p.m. members of Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw Fire Department responded to a traffic accident located on the U.S. 30 West and Silveus Crossing intersection in front of Medtronic. The accident reportedly involved two vehicles, an SUV and a mini van. According to Warsaw Police Department Chief Scott Whitaker the accident occurred after the …read more.

Jacob Smith, 26, has a rare genetic disease called Chronic Granulomatous Disease or CGD. Smith, who currently resides in Oklahoma, has local ties to the area as his father and stepmother, David and Amy Smith as well as his grandparents, Don and Carol Boyer, live in the Mentone area. According to the Rare Disease Clinical …read more.

As overnight temperatures are expected to dip below freezing, a freeze warning has been issued for Kosciusko County and surrounding areas. The National Weather Service office in Northern Indiana issued the freeze warning that will go into effect from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday. Overnight temperatures are expected to dip to as low as …read more.

As per orders of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Lake Tippecanoe Control Structure gates will be adjusted to start lowering the lake level on Nov. 1 for the fall/winter seasons. On April 1, the Lake Tippecanoe Control Structure gates will again be adjusted to start raising the lake level for the spring/summer seasons.

This Saturday, Indiana State Police and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department will take part in Drug Take Back VII, which is an opportunity for citizens to dispose of their no longer used or wanted prescription drugs safely, and with no questions asked. Last April, Americans turned in 371 tons of prescription drugs at over 5,829 …read more.

The third and final subject involved in a home burglary last week has been arrested. Maximo Pedro Ybarra, 32, of 1010 S. Haug St., Syracuse, was arrested for burglary/breaking and entering resulting in bodily injury to a victim on Sunday, Oct. 20. His accomplices, Zachary Dale Howard Smith, 23, and Austin James Smith, 19, both …read more.

[weaver_youtube 2WL4r1wd2-4 rel=0] Divers of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Warsaw Police Department and the Warsaw Fire Department were on Sechrist Lake in the Barbee Chain of Lakes today attempting to raise two sunken vessels. Unfortunately, the operation was not a success. Cpl. John Engle of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources was …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has now completed their investigation into this accident that happened Monday morning near Leesburg. According to police, Jamie J. Graham, 23, of Warsaw, was traveling northbound on CR 200 East when she disregarded the stop sign and collided with a westbound minivan, driven by Mary Bazeley, 63, of Ohio. Graham …read more.

[weaver_youtube XWHRM_ML2_8 rel=0] Bullying is an ever-present problem with our nation’s youth. Exacerbating the issue are social media sites, like Facebook, where “cyber-bullying” has become an epidemic. No matter how bullies choose to deliver their torment, bullying is a serious problem with dire consequences. October is national anti-bullying month. In honor of that two martial arts …read more.

During the past school year the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation and the community it serves were forever impacted by the suicide deaths of a student, his father, and a staff member. Two students and a second staff member also passed away during the school year. It was a very tragic and difficult year for the …read more.