A once vacant apple orchard in Winona Lake is now helping the community by feeding the hungry and offering apples to the public. The orchard offers more than a dozen varieties of apples. Community Apple Orchard, a non-profit organization, restored the orchard three years ago. Since then, fresh fruit has been provided to local food …read more.

[weaver_youtube Zy3r70NfrUQ rel=0] The food pantry at Combined Community Services in Warsaw got a much-needed supply of over 12,000 pounds of food donations today. The non-perishable items were collected by students of Lakeland Christian Academy in Winona Lake. Each year the LCA students organize the food drive to benefit the CCS food pantry. According to …read more.

At approximately 6:01 p.m. Tuesday, a Milford man was airlifted from SR 15 near the CR 600 North intersection following a mo-ped accident. According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Chad Hill, Terry E. Powell, 49, was reportedly southbound on SR 15 when, for an unknown reason, he crashed his mo-ped. Powell …read more.

Laci Rae Harper (UPDATE: Lt. Don Wiesehan of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department served the warrant on Laci Harper, aka Laci Bailey, Thursday afternoon.) An arrest warrant was served Thursday afternoon for the woman accused of starving two German Shepherd puppies. Laci Bailey, who also goes by the name Laci Harper, has been charged with …read more.

[weaver_youtube vTqbPhtzvis rel=0] The Young Adult Professionals group of Kosciusko County recently held a clothing drive to collect professional attire for the clothing pantry at Combined Community Services. Kevin Hamstra of Y.A.P., estimated approximately 14,000 pounds of professional clothing was collected in a two week period last month. The clothing – including suits, ties, skirts, …read more.

A Syracuse man is behind bars today after allegedly beating a woman in front of her minor child. According to the probable cause affidavit filed by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Shane Bucher, Randy Wayne Avery, 33, of 9137 N. Koher Rd., Syracuse, was arguing with his girlfriend on Sept. 3. The woman attempted to …read more.

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, (R-3rd District), introduced legislation this morning aimed at maintaining funding for the National Guard during the partial federal government shutdown. Stutzman’s bill is an amendment to the Pay Our Military Act which Congress passed and President Obama signed to exempt active-duty military personnel during the shutdown. In a statement Stutzman said, “The …read more.

Last night at 10:52 p.m., a Milford man was taken by ambulance following a rollover car accident on North Orn Road in Milford. Anson Davis, 22, of Milford, was traveling northeast on Orn Road in his silver Toyota when he failed to follow a curve in the road. As a result, Davis went off the …read more.

North Webster Fire Department, with a full assist from Turkey Creek Fire Territory, responded to a mobile home fire Sunday morning in the area of EMS W14 Lane, North Webster. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by Kosciusko County Squad 70, a county-wide fire investigation team. The call was received at 11:08 …read more.

Both WIC offices and offices of the United States Postal Service remain open in Indiana despite the federal government shutdown. Locally, the WIC office in the K21 Health Pavilion. All services continue and participants should still attend their WIC appointments. Contact the WIC office with any questions at 574-269-4456. In Kosciusko County, WIC serves more …read more.

Each fall the annual crop harvest, along with the beginning of hunting season, which opened today, makes deer movement more prominent and the number of car/deer crashes increase. Motorists are reminded to use extra caution when driving in rural areas of Indiana. Deer are generally more active in the early morning (pre-dawn) hours or the …read more.

No need to worry, Hoosier outdoor lovers. Although national parks and national wildlife refuges are closed because of the federal government shutdown, Indiana’s 24 state parks and eight reservoir properties remain open for business as usual — if you call the burst of fall colors usual. There is an Indiana state park or reservoir property …read more.

Bullying is certainly nothing new and has occurred in schools for multiple generations. But sometimes students are afraid to talk about it and its effects can be devastating, even to the point of thoughts of suicide. This morning, students and staff of Wawasee High School were given a strong anti-bullying message by student peer facilitators …read more.

This week’s Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Oct. 1, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department took a theft report from an address in the 1000 block of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. The theft occurred overnight between 6 p.m. on Sept. 30 and 9 a.m. …read more.

There were a total of 58 domestic violence homicides in Indiana between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. On any given day in our state, over 1,000 domestic violence victims and their children find refuge in our state’s emergency shelters and transitional housing programs. Every day, thousands of other victims remain silent and afraid …read more.

Aurora Shoemaker Authorities have confirmed that the skeletal remains found in a wooded area in rural Warsaw are that of a young woman who has been missing since Aug. 16, 2012. Children playing in the woods less than a mile from Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park, Warsaw, located the remains early Sunday evening. Kosciusko County …read more.

Approximately 1,600 high-scoring participants in each year’s National Achievement® Scholarship Program are designated semifinalists. Before being considered for a National Achievement Scholarship, a semifinalist must advance to finalist standing in the competition by meeting high academic standards and other requirements explained in the information provided to each semifinalist. Principal Troy Akers of Warsaw Community High School …read more.

Educational leaders in Warsaw say students find their passion earlier than many would expect — often in elementary school when they are first exposed to the basic building blocks of a subject area. A recent $300,000 grant from the state’s orthopedic initiative, OrthoWorx, aims to spark young students’ interest in areas critical to continuing Warsaw’s …read more.

The “W” football game (Warsaw vs. Wawasee) will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. WCHS is officially announcing this game as “Pink out” night at the Tiger Athletic Complex. The Athletic Department will be selling “Touchdowns 4 a Cure” t-shirts this week for $10 each. T- shirts will go on sale Tuesday morning …read more.

On Monday, Sept. 16, Special Olympics Indiana Area 5 which includes eight counties held its annual kick-off meeting in Logansport, Ind., to review upcoming programs and events for the coming year and choose the area athlete, coach, volunteer and family of the year. This year’s Area 5 winners included athlete Kirk Conrad and coach John …read more.

Late Sunday afternoon, police were called to a wooded area along CR 175 East, Warsaw, where severely decomposed human remains were allegedly found. The woods where Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies have been stationed all night, is just several yards north of Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park. The area is less than a mile from …read more.

An ATV accident in Silver Lake injured three area youths, including a 10-year-old who sustained internal injuries. Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the accident that occurred in Wabash County at 4:14 p.m. Saturday. Blake Tipton, 15, of Silver Lake, was operating a 2005 Polaris Ranger 500 ATV in the area of 7991 W. 1400 N. …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley High School will be holding a press conference Tuesday to introduce and provide information about the Tippecanoe Valley School Forest Nature Trail. TVHS will be recognizing the Pike Lumber Company for its work in completing the trail, which includes 18 numbered plaques along the wooded path that identifies species of trees and plants. …read more.

The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show was a hit at the North Webster Heart of the Harvest Festival held Saturday.

A 14-year-old boy was airlifted from the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds at about 1 p.m. today after he suffered head injuries in a skateboarding accident. The teenager was skateboarding behind Lakeview Middle School when he reportedly fell down stairs and struck his head several times. The boy allegedly lost consciousness for a time and when …read more.

[weaver_youtube -qmSBCGGwuo rel=0] Walmart announced yesterday that the recipient of this year’s Walmart School of the Year is Jefferson Elementary. Students, teachers, administration and Walmart personnel packed into the Jefferson Elementary gym to listen to the names of the 20 teachers who would receive $50 gift cards from the store. These gift cards will be used …read more.

[weaver_youtube rzyYyaiQ3Ts rel=0] The Tiger Band kicked off the evening with a performance in front of The Pride of Oklahoma and fans. The stands at the Warsaw Community High School Fisher Field were filled tonight with music lovers from near and far. At 7:30 p.m., members of the WCHS Tiger Pride band filled the field to …read more.

This afternoon officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were involved in what was allegedly the serving of a warrant to a man reportedly located in the area of Enchanted Hills mobile home park in Cromwell. Though rumors have circulated that a shooting took place during the incident, according to KCSD Public Information Officer Chad …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com is once again adding features for the benefit of Kosciusko County and our readers. In the menu bar, readers will today find a new Jobs link. There, you’ll find job listings as provided by local and area businesses. Although we are not offering a complete classified ad section, the new Jobs link is available …read more.

The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association and Kosciusko Silent No More have teamed up to bring guest speaker Eric Miller to Warsaw to talk about protecting traditional marriage. Miller, an attorney and the founder and executive director of Advance America, will be speaking to the public at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at the 2517 Banquet …read more.

[weaver_youtube 66HbNw727h8 rel=0] Enjoy watching collegiate marching bands? There will be an opportunity to see a Big 12 collegiate band and a recipient of the Sudler Trophy, an award recognizing the band as one of the top programs in the country. The Pride of Oklahoma, from The University of Oklahoma, will make a visit to …read more.

Motorists along U.S. 30 in Warsaw witnessed a short foot pursuit Thursday afternoon when an Atwood man ran from police and was Tased. It happened around 3:30 p.m. at Parker Street and U.S. 30 when a Warsaw Police Officer initiated a traffic stop on a white SUV for a seatbelt infraction. The driver of the …read more.

Felony and misdemeanor charges are being sought against a Syracuse man who allegedly pulled a knife on his wife and threatened a police officer. Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello said the suspect, Daniel Parks, 33, allegedly pulled a knife on his wife and slapped her. When he was taken into police custody to be transported …read more.

A 33-year-old Warsaw man arrested in April by Warsaw Police was sentenced to 6 years in prison for admittedly molesting a victim less than 14 years old. Shannon Lee Webb will likely spend less than 2 years behind bars. Webb was initially arrested on two Class A felony charges of child molesting after an investigation …read more.

Wawasee High School has invited Tippecanoe Valley High School PEER Facilitators to provide instruction on ways to reduce bullying at the high school level. Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, the state of Indiana now requires schools to provide anti-bullying training to all students and staff. Students will hear about issues such as peer pressure, …read more.

A fire in Pierceton Thursday night left two people homeless. Pierceton Fire Department was called at 9:30 p.m. to 5358 E. Washington Rd., Pierceton, where a mobile home was reportedly burning. By the time crews arrived on scene, the trailer was fully engulfed and Winona Lake Fire Department was called for a full assist. The …read more.

Judy Snipes and Bob Sanders were named the 2013 Republican Hall of Fame, Woman of the Year and Man of the Year at the annual dinner Thursday night. Dwayne Sawyer, who is in his fourth week as auditor of the state of Indiana, was the keynote speaker for the event. This was Sawyer’s first dinner …read more.

This German Shepherd puppy died after what Patrick Jamison said was about 2 weeks left with no food or water. (Photos and video provided by Patrick Jamison) The necropsy performed on a puppy found deceased and chained in a Burket yard confirms the German Shepherd died of starvation. Dr. Richard Brungardt of Lakeland Animal Clinic …read more.

Originally charged with two Class B felonies for rape and criminal deviate conduct, Anthony J. Fulton, 25, of Warsaw, was sentenced today for a lesser charge of Class D felony sexual battery. Fulton was arrested in April for forcibly raping a woman as she walked near downtown Warsaw. According to Warsaw Police, the female victim …read more.

“What’s the big deal about the swans?” is a question many people have asked this year. Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Wildlife Services came to the North Webster Community Center to explain about the mute swans, an invasive species in Indiana. Most of the swans that live year-round on our local lakes are mute …read more.

[weaver_youtube l_4IWwMg2_I rel=0] Magical Meadows, a therapeutic horseback riding center for children and adults with special needs, held a ribbon cutting ceremony as well as a Business After Hours open house Wednesday at its new location at 3386 E. 525 N., Warsaw. The event featured tours of the new activity center and indoor riding arena, rider …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy students are doing more than just hitting the books, playing sports or spending time with friends. Students at LCA are preparing for the sixth annual Combined Community Services Food Drive next week. The food drive, which is almost entirely organized by LCA students, will begin collecting non-perishable food items throughout the Winona …read more.

(Photos courtesy of Stuart Jones, Golden, Colo.) On Sept. 9, as storm clouds gathered over Boulder, Colo., and the rain began to fall, most folks were thankful for the precipitation. Record high temperatures for the area marked the early days of September, but relief quickly changed to disaster as several weather systems combined to produce …read more.

During the Warsaw Community School Board’s monthly Work Session that took place Tuesday evening, Chief Technology Officer Brad Haag discussed the possibility of a Memorandum of Understanding between the corporation and Warsaw Fiber to utilize an empty WCS fiber optic conduit for Warsaw’s new technology park. According to Haag, the school system utilizes its own …read more.

A portion of the Warsaw Community Schools’ mission statement, “… to enrich the lives of others …,” was exemplified this week at Warsaw Community High School, as Tiger Football players organized a collection for a Columbia City player that recently suffered a terrible injury and condition. During the season-opening game between the two schools, Columbia …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Please be advised that we will not be publishing the woman’s name. The act of attempting or committing suicide is the result of mental illness and therefore the woman’s identity will not be shared as part of this news report.) A 20-year-old Columbia City woman sustained life-threatening injuries when she allegedly attempted to …read more.

An attempt by Kim Cates, president of the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board, to improve communication between the fire territory board and the Syracuse Town Council ended as an exercise in frustration. Cates sent a three-page memo and a 19-page timeline regarding the fire station renovation to the council prior to its monthly meeting Sept. …read more.

What should have been a basic traffic stop on North Detroit Street turned into a public spectacle in Warsaw Monday and ended with a man being Tased. When a Warsaw Police Officer initiated the stop for a traffic violation at about 8:30 a.m., the driver of the vehicle, Brian Marks, 24, of Warsaw, stopped his …read more.

  Treasures for Troops, a soldier support ministry through the First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, is conducting the 3rd annual Operation Treat a Soldier. Once again, the opportunity is being given to the people of our community to fill a treat bag for a deployed soldier. Operation Treat a Solider is a small …read more.

The Indiana State Police would like to remind citizens that the fall harvest season is upon us and often requires large farm machinery to be on the road. This requires drivers in rural areas to be alert to the possibility of encountering slow moving farm machines and be prepared to slow or stop to avoid …read more.

In the case of two German Shepherd puppies left to allegedly starve to death, the surviving puppy tested negative for the deadly parvovirus, something the owner, Laci Bailey, claimed was likely the culprit that caused the dogs to become so severely emaciated. On Sunday, Patrick Jamison, a neighbor to Bailey’s in Burket, took video of …read more.

Kim Cates, president of the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board, put together a 19-page timeline for the improvements to be made to the Syracuse Fire Station. The document was supposed to be presented to members of the Syracuse Town Council at its regular monthly meeting Sept. 17, but due to a mix up it is …read more.

Milford Police Department has solved a theft case and criminal mischief incidents, however, the investigations are continuing. The theft of a mini-motorcycle from the residence of Kenneth Mounsey, West First Street, Milford, on Sept. 16, has been resolved with the mini-motorcycle recovered and two of the three suspects admitting to the thefts. Charges are pending …read more.

According to data just released by the Indiana Department of Education, the number of voucher applications submitted for the 2013-2014 school year totaled 20,047 as of the Sept. 1 deadline. More students are participating in the Choice Scholarship Program and the latest figures reflect the largest applicant pool in Indiana history. “It’s encouraging to see …read more.

Members of the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, and others interested in the impact factory farms have on communities and the local watershed, spent most of the day Saturday listening to statistics and discussing strategies for minimizing the effects of such operations. Amelia Vohs, legal and water policy associate for the Hoosier Environmental Council, and Kim …read more.

Wawasee High School announces parent-teacher conferences have been scheduled for 3:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. The arena format will be used with all teachers being in the spectator gym. Administrators and counselors will also be available and midterm reports will be given to parents at the guidance department table. Parents do not need an …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today that the bridge construction project on U.S. 6 over Wagner Ditch, between CR 56 and CR 15, approximately 2 miles east of Nappanee, is mostly complete. Width restrictions are no longer in effect in the construction zone and the temporary traffic signal has been removed. The remainder of …read more.

Athletes from Kosciusko County participated in the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Games in Flag Football, Corn Toss and Golf. The Kosciusko County Panthers football team competed on Sunday, September 15 in the Flag Football tournament held in Indianapolis. The team placed fourth in their division in close games. The team players included: Tony Thompson, Matt Bammel, …read more.

A Winona Lake man asked Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning if a body of water near his property could be part of the Tippecanoe River clean-up project. The Tippecanoe River project is being funded by a Department of Natural Resources Lake and River Enhancement Grant. Therefore, Tony Kindig’s ditch near Winona Lake would not be …read more.

(UPDATE: AWL lab tech Libby Flock confirmed to Stacey Page this afternoon that the male German Shepherd removed from a Burket home yesterday tested negative for the parvovirus. The puppy is up and eating today and appears to be “happy,” but no additional information is being provided because the case remains under investigation.) A German …read more.

Warsaw Police Department narcotic officers made a controlled purchase of heroin in Warsaw last night and took three people into custody. The drug buy was made at 533 E. Market St. after police received a tip of illegal drug activity there following an overdose. The resulting investigation and subsequent search warrants seized approximately 5 grams …read more.

It’s called “smurfing” and it has been identified as one of the largest contributing factors to a growing methamphetamine problem in Indiana. “Smurfing” is the illegal purchase of pseudoephedrine products and it is something more people are doing for meth cooks in exchange for drugs or money. Today, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller was in …read more.

[weaver_youtube JnJIhqvxn2k rel=0] (EDITOR’S NOTE: Stacey Page contributed to this article.) UPDATE: Word today from Cerulean that 1000 Park Baking Co. will be transitioning to new management. The management of Cerulean, in the Village at Winona Lake, will be taking over operations, and the bakery’s name will be changed to Light Rail Cafe and Roasters.) “We …read more.

Warsaw Community High School invites students and parents to join us them Wednesday, Oct. 9, for the WCHS Annual College Night. There will be over 50 technical schools, colleges, universities and U.S. Military represented. The College Fair will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Career Center Gymnasium, with a financial aid meeting …read more.

Indiana Department of Education released results of the spring 2013 ISTEP+ test to the media last week. ISTEP+ is administered to students in grades three through eight in Indiana public schools. Results for the Wawasee Community School Corporation show areas of concern — particularly for grades five through seven in English/language arts — but math …read more.

An Indiana State Police officer discovered an underage drinking party early Saturday morning that led to charges against 10 juveniles, mostly Amish. Lt. Chad Larsh tells StaceyPageOnline.com that he came upon three vehicles on a gravel stretch of CR 1200 North near 600 West, rural Nappanee. Officer Larsh observed the vehicles turning out their lights …read more.

WARNING: The video may be disturbing to some viewers. Patrick Jamison is angry and wants to see justice done for two young German Shepherds horribly neglected. “I want something done. This is not the first time this has happened!” he said. On Sunday afternoon, Jamison admitted he trespassed on his neighbor’s property at 107 E. …read more.

On Sept. 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its proposed rules that will limit the amount of carbon dioxide that new power plants can emit. Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said that will result in higher electric costs “at a time when our economy can least afford it.” “As I had informed President Obama in …read more.

The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County cordially invites the public to the 2013 Fur Ball event to be held at Toyota of Warsaw (SR 15 North), at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. The event, which is a fundraiser for the AWL, will this year feature the first-ever Warsminster Dog (and one cat) Show.” The …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating what appears to be the drowning death of a toddler in Whitley County. According to Indiana Conversation Officers, at 1:40 p.m. Saturday the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch received a 911 call reporting the possible drowning at 8009 W. 300 S. Emergency units responded and discovered family members performing CPR …read more.

[weaver_youtube i4CEM5SygAw rel=0] Brandon Allen, center, was sworn in as the newest member of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Two promotions in the Warsaw Police Department were noted and a Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighter was sworn in during Friday’s regular meeting of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety. Brandon Allen, the newest full-time firefighter …read more.

Basing the program on a similar one in South Bend, the city of Warsaw and the Warsaw Community Development Corporation are working together to bring more shopping opportunities downtown for the holidays. The idea behind the Pop Up Holiday Shops program is to fill vacancies in the downtown area by allowing seasonal or temporary businesses …read more.

The Syracuse Police Department wrapped up a months long investigation today by raiding a Syracuse business suspected of selling synthetic cannabinoids, also known as “Spice” or “K2” The search warrant was served today at the “The What You Want” store, 503 S. Huntington St. Indiana State Police and local police have been investigating the store …read more.

A semi tractor trailer became stuck under the viaduct on Argonne Road at Winona Avenue, Warsaw, at about 2:30 p.m. The road was closed to all traffic for approximately 45 minutes while the semi was freed. As of 3:15 p.m. Argonne Road was re-opened.

Two variances, the only cases on the agenda, were approved at Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals on Thursday. John and Kathleen Bushnell’s petition for a variance was approved. The variance is to allow construction of a new residence 17 feet 10 inches from the road right-of-way, 5 feet 10 inches from the west sideline, 6 …read more.

Indiana law requires homeowners to call utility companies at least 48 hours in advance before doing any digging on their property. That 48 hours may be crucial to determining whether the city of Warsaw should pay a contractor’s $24,000 bill. The issue at hand is a bill from EBI Drilling Inc. for the sum of …read more.

An Indianapolis police officer who was a native of Nappanee, was killed this morning in the line of duty. The Marion County Coroner’s Office says Rod Bradway, 41, was shot and killed after he entered into an apartment on the city’s northwest side when he heard a woman screaming. Bradway, a 1991 graduate of Northwood …read more.

The Warsaw Walmart has announced that Jefferson Elementary School has been selected as its Teacher of the Year School. The staff at Jefferson was nominated by members of the community and selected from among other schools to be this year’s award winner. The award highlights the incredible teamwork and excellence the teachers at Jefferson demonstrate …read more.

Volleyball Slide Continues After a 9-1 start to the regular season, Wawasee dropped its sixth match of the season Thursday night at Concord, 25-27, 23-25, 25-22, 22-25. The loss to Concord set the Lady Warriors at 0-3 in the Northern Lakes Conference and 11-6 overall. The nip and tuck matchup with the Minutemen had Lydia …read more.

[weaver_youtube Q-_71Bv6KoI rel=0]   The annual Kosciusko County Fire Association’s fish fry was held Thursday night where the Firefighter of the Year was named and one fireman was honored for his service above and beyond the call of duty. This year, Kris Warren of Mentone Fire Department was presented with the Firefighter of the Year …read more.

Beginning Monday, Sept. 23, High Street in downtown Warsaw, between Winona Avenue and Smith Street, will be closed for sewer replacement. The work should take approximately one week to complete, weather dependent. Emergency vehicles will not have access. Everest Excavating is the contractor performing the sewer line replacement.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman (Indiana 3rd District), the first House Republican to oppose the funding of ObamaCare in any continuing resolution, issued the following statement regarding House Leadership’s decision to move forward with a continuing resolution that defunds ObamaCare: “(The) decision by House Leadership is an important victory for middle-class families who are just two …read more.

In June, the YMCA announced a matching grant from the Dekko Foundation for pledges made until Dec. 31. Dekko is challenging the community to support the building of a new Kosciusko Community YMCA, which has a strong focus on youth development. Dekko will match each dollar contributed from community individuals and businesses up to $400,000. …read more.

Grace College professor and Kosciusko Lakes and Streams Director Nate Bosch authored a new publication in the September issue of the Journal of Great Lakes Research reporting the impacts of agriculture on lakes. The study focused on agricultural lands in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio that surround Lake Erie. The implications of the research extend to …read more.

[weaver_youtube fLdoOrRYsoU rel=0] The towering creature makes an eery sound as it lumbers toward the living seeking out souls to steal. Its rotting flesh and hollow eyes make even grown men cower as the beast, known as the Soul Taker, comes calling for all who enter his hallowed ground. Known as the Soul Taker’s Acres, the …read more.

The Beaman Home is hosting its 2nd Annual “Bikers Against Bruises” Motorcycle Ride on Saturday, Sept. 21. Registration is 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the K21 Health Services Pavilion, 1515 Provident Dr., in Warsaw. Kickstands up at 1 p.m. Registration fee is $25 for a single rider and $30 for double. Fee includes a …read more.

The Syracuse Town Council approved the 2014 budget on first reading during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. The budget estimate is $3,331,981 with an estimated tax levy of $1,700,562, which is approximately $50,000 under the maximum levy of $1,750,021. Brett Konarski of Jones Petrie Rafinski provided a monthly report on the Syracuse industrial park. …read more.

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a Milford man who was once arrested in one of the largest drug busts in Kosciusko County history. The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that Jose Gonzalez, 61, of Milford, was charged in a two-count indictment with one count of possession with intent to distribute …read more.

Kosciusko County Emergency Medical Technicians won the American Heart Association High Quality CPR Throw Down that was held at the EMS World Expo in Las Vegas on Sept. 10-11. The team consisted of Keith Robbins, an Advance EMT with Multi-Township EMS; Carl Wireman, a paramedic for Parkview Samaritan and Huntington County EMS; Cody Manges a …read more.

Fellowship Missions recently held a fundraiser to benefit their new shelter building. The event, which featured a banquet held in the unfinished building located at 1520 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, was held on Thursday, Sept. 12, and saw approximately 100 guests. The event included an open house for guests to walk around and see the …read more.

Public comments from the floor caused the Syracuse Town Council to abruptly change its agenda during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Several residents from Oakwood Park came to comment on the proposed renovations to Syracuse Fire Station No. 1. During public comments on agenda items, members of the public are given two minutes to …read more.

Philip Beer with USI Consultants presented two options to the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee Monday in regards to placing a trail along SR 13 between Harkless and Waco drives. The first option would be to widen both shoulders by 10 feet and would require the right of way acquisition of 39 parcels, plus the installation of …read more.

Kosciusko Leadership Academy met at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation to learn about Aquatic Ecology in Kosciusko County. Nathan Bosch, Ph.D., director of Kosciusko Lakes and Streams, shared there are 114 lakes In Kosciusko Count including those with two or more acres. There are 106 lakes of 5 or more acres in our county. Kosciusko …read more.

It was announced at the Turkey Creek Fire Territory executive board meeting recently that the Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department has been conducting a fundraiser for the equipment and supplies fund. With at least a $20 donation, donors are offered a photograph. Fire chief Mickey Scott stressed the donated funds do not go into the fire …read more.

Last year’s flu season affected an alarming number of people, and experts predict this year’s flu season could strike as early as October. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends families protect themselves now with the 2013 influenza vaccine. Vaccinations have been proven to decrease the incidence of influenza and its potentially …read more.

Requests for funding from nonprofit organizations will be considered without changes by the Warsaw Common Council. Total requests from nonprofits for 2014 total $230,900. During Monday night’s regular city meeting, councilman Jeff Grose asked to invite a representative of Kosciusko Area Bus Service back to discuss their request for $28,500. While the council voted to …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 19 (Main Street) is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, due to The Nappanee Apple Festival. The closure will be in effect through Monday, Sept. 23. The closure is between Lincoln Street and U.S. 6 (Market Street). The detour is CR 1350 North to …read more.

[weaver_youtube z2sBxIP_mPo rel=0] Men and women of all ages pulled on their boots, strapped on their holsters and grabbed their guns for the Single Action Shooting Society Indiana Cowboy Action Shoot at Paradise Pass, located at 8414 W, 25 S. in Etna Green. A total of 130 registered shooters attended this year’s event to compete with firearms typically …read more.

Just over 90 acres of land west of Warsaw will be purchased to expand the Warsaw Technology Park at a price of $2 million. The purchase, approved Monday night by the Warsaw Common Council via an appropriation of the funds, is to be finalized in October. City planner Jeremy Skinner asked the city to appropriate …read more.

Friday was the official head count day for enrollment numbers for Indiana public schools. It was also exactly one month since the beginning of the 2013-14 academic year for the Wawasee Community School Corp. According to numbers provided by the school corporation, Wawasee had a corporation total of 3,028 students enrolled, an increase of 33 …read more.