The house at 1405 Ranch Rd., Warsaw, currently has a demolition order on it, but a potential buyer has delayed the demolition. (Photo by Stacey Page) A Warsaw man intends to purchase a condemned house and make the estimated $60,000 in repairs. Gene O’Hara appeared before Warsaw Code Enforcement Officer Larry Clifford today to say …read more.

Kosciusko County American Red Cross chapter volunteer Mary Hoffer is deploying for Colorado on Tuesday to assist as a staff wellness nurse for those affected by flooding. Hoffer is a registered nurse who is volunteering for her third deployment in 14 months. Four deaths have so far been confirmed on historic flooding in Colorado, but …read more.

Work has begun on the Zimmer Road roundabout in Warsaw to determine why the design failed. INDOT officials were at the roundabout this morning placing cones around the work area. According to Kosciusko County Administrator Ron Robinson, officials of E & B Paving Inc. of Anderson that engineered the project and The Troyer Group of …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will hold its Annual College Prep Seminar at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept 23. Representatives from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Grace College Financial Aid Office and Grace College Admissions Office will be on hand to discuss all aspects of the college application and scholarship process. The evening is targeting to juniors and …read more.

Emergency crews responded to an accident in the westbound lane of U.S. 30 near DePuy in Warsaw Monday where a semi tractor and a fuel tanker collided. It happened just before noon. According to Warsaw Police, James L. Davis, 61, of LaPorte, was driving a semi tractor-trailer in the westbound lane of the highway following …read more.

SYRACUSE, Ind. – There are a number of confined feeding operations (CAFOs/CFOs) in Kosciusko County, particularly within the watershed of Lake Wawasee. This has raised serious concerns about impacts on the environment and tourism from the noxious odors, air emissions and water pollution often associated with these giant livestock factories. The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation …read more.

Indiana State Police have received numerous complaints from school corporations across Indiana of motorists not stopping for school buses that are loading or unloading children. The Indiana State Police would like to remind motorists of the Indiana law concerning school buses, flashing lights and stop arms. When approaching a school bus from any direction that …read more.

The Lakeland Community Concert Association is bringing the Purdue Varsity Glee Club to Winona Lake on Saturday, Sept. 21. Founded in 1893, this select ensemble of select men has entertained on behalf of Purdue University for campus, community, state, national and international events, averaging between 50 and 60 appearances each year. Embodying the spirit of …read more.

[weaver_youtube F4a8mKju27E rel=0] People of all ages flocked to Center Lake Park today for the sixth annual Play It Safe Family Safety Day hosted by Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and KREMC. The event, which saw over 3,000 people last year, featured hands-on learning activities, presentations, games and make-and-tells free of charge to participants. The event truly was …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will hold its sixth annual community-wide Food Drive at the end of September. The food drive will benefit Combined Community Services. Peggi Lisenbee Wright, Combined Community Service’s director of emergency assistance stated, “Hunger and lack of access to nutritional food is growing at an alarming rate across our country. CCS’ emergency assistance …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 5 (State Street) in South Whitley is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, for a car show. The closure is between SR 14 and Cleveland Street. The detour is West Wayne Street to South Line Street to CR 500 South (West 1st Street). The …read more.

It’s a kids dream come true! With bucket truck and zip line rides, face painting, police dog demonstrations, and a host of other fun and free activities, Play It Safe Family Safety Day, presented by the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, and sponsored by Kosciusko REMC, has become a well-loved local favorite for kids and grown-ups of …read more.

A Warsaw man is behind bars today after the discovery of methamphetamine and a stolen moped. According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, at 7 a.m. deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person located at Green Acres Mobile Home Park. Upon arrival, officers discovered Michael Ryan Nelson, 26, of 213 E. Center St., …read more.

A gas line in the basement of the Mutual Federal Bank on West Market Street, Warsaw, has been cut resulting in a gas leak. At this time, the leak has been secured and both workers at the bank and clients are able to enter. The Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory was on scene earlier and the …read more.

Joshua T. Eyer A Pierceton man arrested early Wednesday for burglarizing a bait and tackle store has now been charged with more crimes. (See related story) Joshua Todd Eyer, 28, is now charged with two additional felony burglary and two felony theft charges after Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives concluded he was involved in three …read more.

This map details the location of the new power line which will largely follow the existing line.(Photo provided by NIPSCO) Indiana Farm Bureau Inc. hosted a public meeting Thursday night to discuss the options, or lack thereof, that property owners along the new Topeka-Reynolds NIPSCO line have. (See related story) The 2-hour meeting included a …read more.

(Photo by Stacey Page) Road construction will begin this week on the Zimmer Road roundabout. The Kosciusko County Council was informed Thursday night that the repair work will require traffic delays while the work is done. The roundabout, which was completed in November 2012, has been collapsing (See related story). The project was awarded in …read more.

Mathew Mawer of Warsaw just wants to lead a normal life again. He is in desperate need of a kidney transplant and is currently on dialysis, the only thing keeping him alive. Two of his previously donated kidneys from family members have been rejected. Time is of the essence as he is losing his health …read more.

[weaver_youtube sad75spxpQs] A two vehicle accident at Ferguson Road and CR 200 South, Warsaw, happened just after 4 p.m. Thursday resulting in at least one serious injury. Leroy F. Miller, 58, of Claypool, was northbound on Ferguson Road approaching CR 200 South when Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies say he failed to yield the right …read more.

[weaver_youtube xZyhk_S8E7U rel=0] Emergency personnel were called at about 2:45 p.m. Thursday to a three vehicle accident at U.S. 30 and SR 13, Pierceton. Pierceton Police investigated the crash that was caused when a van, driven by Terry Jordan, 64, of Warsaw, was eastbound on U.S. 30. Jordan told police several semis were in the …read more.

A Pierceton man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly attempting to break into a local bait store. Officers from North Webster, Pierceton and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to 6:21 a.m. report of a potential burglary in progress at the Number One Bait and Tackle Store, located at the intersection of SR 13 …read more.

The 2013 United Way Day of Caring wrapped up another successful year by completing over 75 projects with the assistance of 1,000 volunteers. Of special note, a team from DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction and the men’s group at North Webster United Methodist Church assisted in the completion of a large project in North Webster at …read more.

After being asked to leave a North Webster nightclub for “bad behavior,” a Milford man allegedly tried to set fire to a car in the parking lot. Ociel Vallejo, 26, was arrested Wednesday and charged with a Class D felony count of arson. According to a probable cause affidavit provided by the Kosciusko County Prosecuting …read more.

Article by V. EuGene Kennard Yesterday is a day that I will never forget. It was Sept. 11, 2013 – 12 years after a great atrocity and tragedy for our country. This was a day in which many innocent lives were taken by fools and fanatics that did not understand the goodness of America. Good …read more.

WINONA LAKE, IN – Representatives of the town of Winona Lake and supporters of the Winona Lake Limitless Park recently accepted grants from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s Community Fund and the Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up Fund. The grants were made in support of the construction of Winona Lake Limitless Park. Winona Lake Limitless …read more.

UPDATE: As of about 7 a.m. Thursday, Christy Berger reported her son had been found and unharmed. The parents and family of a 13-year-old Rochester boy are desperately seeking information that will lead to the whereabouts of their son. Gage Waddle, 13, was last seen leaving Rochester Middle School at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. …read more.

[weaver_youtube ZslVofbuGMw rel=0] Each year, the 9/11 Committee in Warsaw plans a memorial celebration to remember the nearly 3,000 people who perished when terrorists attacked the United States of America on Sept. 11, 2001. Wednesday night’s memorial included patriotic music by Warsaw Police Officer Brad Kellar, Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock and local …read more.

FORT WAYNE – From the city where Benjamin Franklin flew his kite, area residents will soon be attracted to Science Central’s next traveling exhibition when BAE Systems proudly presents “Electricity,” Sept. 14 through Jan. 5, in the Science Central Traveling Gallery in Fort Wayne. Developed by The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Penn., the fundamental scientific …read more.

Due to bad weather, the Pierceton Days Festival’s annual car show was rained out on Aug 2, but has been rescheduled to take place this Saturday. Saturday’s car show will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. by the old train depot in Pierceton. There will also be a deejay, elephant ears and more. …read more.

One of the summer construction projects in the Wawasee Community School Corp. was fully enclosing the media center within Wawasee Middle School. It was paid for out of the capital projects fund within the school corporation budget. New interior doors were installed as well as windows all around the media center. At the time WMS …read more.

A Texas man and his wife escaped injury, but their RV did not fare so well when it struck a railroad bridge over Columbia Street in Warsaw. It happened at about 1 p.m. when Michael Ratcliff said he could not clearly read the 11 foot clearance sign that is on the bridge. He noted rust …read more.

The investigation into an accident early Sept. 2, uncovered that the vehicle had been stolen and also solved the theft of two dirt bikes. Logan Phillips, 19, North Hillside Drive, Syracuse, was arrested Sept. 3 for auto theft and theft. Bond was set at $5,000. Events began at 2:33 a.m. Sept. 2. Police were notified …read more.

[weaver_youtube -_3CQeRckXM rel=0] Local U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman, the first House Republican to oppose the funding of ObamaCare in any continuing resolution, went to the House floor Tuesday to call on the House to defund ObamaCare.  “Mr. Speaker, hardworking Americans have called on Congress to stop ObamaCare. While they expect that Washington elites will deride their message …read more.

Teens sometimes feel lonely and like nobody cares about them. And in today’s world they are more likely to talk about their problems with their peers rather than an adult. In response to the two student suicides during the 2012-13 academic year, Wawasee High School has formed a peer facilitators program where upperclass students are …read more.

Per the interlocal agreement for the Turkey Creek Fire Territory, Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board member Bill Dixon moved to “put into effect the remodeling plan as laid out by the (Turkey Creek Fire Territory) Executive Board.” The motion carried unanimously at the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday evening. At the Aug. 26 meeting, the …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board and township trustee Barb Griffith recently discussed the clean-up, restoration and expansion of several Turkey Creek township cemeteries. Union Cemetery, located on East 1000 North, Syracuse, was expanded earlier this year through the purchase of adjacent farmland. Dennis Darr, board president, reported the land was recently seeded for grass, a …read more.

Another scam preying on the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Sweepstakes has begun to surface in southeastern Indiana and could very well be occurring statewide. Though not a new scam, it has been successful for the scammers in other areas of the United States. The scam works like this: a person will receive a phone call advising them …read more.

Kosciusko Lakes and Streams Center at Grace College has found a way to connect local students with the lakes that are in their community – by bringing a small part of those lakes into the students classrooms. KLAS sets up aquariums in classrooms so students can get an up close view of bluegill, catfish, pumpkinseed …read more.

[weaver_youtube jVspyp5JcXw rel=0] Although it was hot enough for most area schools to cancel outdoor sporting events Tuesday afternoon, goosebumps were plentiful at Lakeview Middle School’s football field where a special young man was granted his wish to run a touchdown. Jacob Brock, 13, suffers from multiple disabilities including cerebral palsy, autism, a mild mental …read more.

It’s time to clean out your closet! Young Adult Professionals, a group affiliated with the Warsaw Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, would like to introduce the first annual YAP Professional Clothing Drive to benefit Combined Community Services. The event will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 11, and will go through through Wednesday, Sept. 25. There is a need …read more.

Due to the lack of a sufficient number of reservations, this years GOP Golf Committee has decided to cancel this year’s outing. While they appreciate those who have been supportive of this outing in the past, and for those who did offer to sponsor or submit a team, you may contact Steve Foster, central committee …read more.

The Tippecanoe River clean-up project is closer to becoming a reality. That was the message provided to the Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning. According to information provided in a recent study of the river, there are 111 blockages in the river. Blockages include tree limbs and other debris that are preventing the water from flowing. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives have ruled that the death of a horse at a Warsaw animal rescue was not the result of a malicious act, but rather an accident. The incident was reported to police at about 9:20 p.m. Friday at 3591 E. 450 South, Warsaw. According to Christina Meade, it was around that …read more.

A Warsaw man has been arrested for allegedly strangling his girlfriend after the couple argued. According to Lt. Kip Shuter, public information officer for the Warsaw Police Department, on Aug. 26, Randall R. Maggard, 55, of 1706 Tippecanoe Dr., Warsaw, was drinking at his residence with his girlfriend. The two were reportedly intoxicated and entered into …read more.

The preliminary plat for a commercial subdivision at North Detroit Street (SR 15) and CR 300 North was approved by the Warsaw Plan Commission Monday night and will mean more retail business for the city. Land surveyor John Kimpel presented the plan noting Escalade Park will, to start, be a one lot commercial subdivision on …read more.

Inside INdiana Business reports today the battle over the state’s right to work law is headed to the Indiana Supreme Court. Lake County Superior Court Judge John Sedia ruled the law violates the state constitution. Sedia ruled the law violates the section of the state constitution that does not allow services “without just compensation.” A …read more.

Dan Brown, president of the Milford Redevelopment Development Commission, brought forth a resolution during the Milford Town Council meeting, Sept. 9, that would extend Milford TIF district one by 10 years. Originally, the district, which was established in 1996, was intended to last 20 years, ending in 2016. The new resolution would extend it until …read more.

[weaver_youtube t0qJXbxrzLY rel=0] Miracles happen every day at Isaiah 11 Ministry, Warsaw. On Monday, it was the birth of four kittens whose mother did not know how to care for them. Humans intervened and saved the kittens lives. On a daily basis, there are young children – victims of sexual abuse or trauma – who …read more.

A high speed pursuit in Warsaw Monday led to the arrest of a Claypool man after he refused to leave the local Meijer store. The incident started at approximately 5:18 p.m. when Warsaw Police were first called to Meijer for a man causing problems and refusing to leave. Officers arrived and were informed that the …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final in a 3-part series examining school enrollment numbers and student transfers in Kosciusko County schools.) As the 2013-2014 school year gets underway, schools throughout the county are beginning to approximate student totals. Following the release of Warsaw Community School Corporation’s total student count, an increase in transfer enrollment into …read more.

Based on data released today from the Indiana Department of Education, Warsaw Community School Corporation has reported growth in both math and language arts at almost all grade levels. This year a total of 482,000 students completed the ISTEP examination. However, according to officials, 78,000 students were online taking the exam when server issues caused …read more.

The Kosciusko County Democratic Headquarters has just announced the closing of it’s doors on Sept. 30. According to the party, the closing is due to several financial setbacks as a party. The party stated in a press release, “As many of you know, we recently have been faced with several financial setbacks as a party. …read more.

The investigative branch of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a horse that occurred at a Warsaw horse rescue on Saturday. While police are not yet giving any details about the alleged intentional killing of the horse named Sassy, a post on Craigslist tells the story of Christina Meade coming home …read more.

The Indiana Department of Education says schools and parents will receive their spring ISTEP results today. According to Inside INdiana Business, nearly 1,400 scores will be invalidated because of computer problems while the tests were administered earlier this year (see related). Parents are expected to receive a code for online access to their children’s information. The …read more.

Two children are in protective custody today after being removed from a home where methamphetamine was being manufactured. Police were tipped off to the matter Sunday night and also took three adults into custody. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies, along with officers from the Winona Lake Police Department, responded to 2584 E. Sandy Dr., Warsaw, …read more.

[weaver_youtube _WknLwMVz0E rel=0] “This weekend our family drove four hours to welcome Honor Flight Columbus home,” said Monica Boyer of Warsaw. “My grandpa (Bob Haney), a local Winona Lake WWII vet, was on the flight with his two brothers. This experience was life-changing and I wanted to share snippets with you.” Boyer provided the video …read more.

[weaver_youtube yQDl9EhhqyA rel=0] Maple Leaf Farms started as a small duck operation in rural Milford in 1958 and today dominates the North American duck market. Never having forgotten its roots, the company remains in operation locally and, in October 2011, located its world corporate headquarters in Leesburg. In the corporate headquarters exists a state-of-the-art demonstration …read more.

A residential fire was reported at about 5:22 p.m. in North Webster. The North Webster Fire Department was called to 8100 E. Wade Ln. where there was a report of a bedroom on fire. This is a breaking news story and information could change. We will have updates as they become available.

A challenge was issued to the 175 guests attending Saturday evening’s Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County’s 2013 Gala and Auction to exceed last year’s amount raised. That total was $70,000. While the total is still being tabulated, the amount of funds raised with just the live auction had reached approximately $20,000 with an additional …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 14, east of Silver Lake, between CR 200 West and CR 100 West, is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, until 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, weather permitting. The closure is due to pipe and tile replacement. The detour is …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer answers questions from StaceyPageOnline.com readers. Have a question? Email is to [email protected] and the mayor will answer them in this monthly column: Q: Although the comprehensive plan is still being completed, what types of things have thus far been showing up as a “common denominator” among the groups that are contributing …read more.

[weaver_youtube 1qGUh9RDack rel=0] Fall Into Fashion was the theme of the First Friday event in downtown Warsaw. The celebration included a pet parade and a fashion show featuring cultural apparel. First Friday is sponsored by the Warsaw Community Development Corporation and the Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Miller Foundation and takes place the first Friday …read more.

Warsaw Fire crews were called to Steak ‘n Shake at about 9:24 p.m. where a fire was reported in the kitchen area. The fire was quickly extinguished by the restaurant’s ansul system, which activates when a fire is detected. The restaurant was evacuated and everyone escaped without injury.

How the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce can assist local businesses in using other local businesses was a main topic of consideration for the chamber board of directors at its monthly meeting. Chip Erwin, head of the ambassadors committee, is ready to launch a new “shop locally” campaign aimed not only at consumers, but other local …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a car accident at 2228 Market St., Warsaw, that caused a vehicle to crash into a home. The accident, which occurred at about 2:09 p.m., involved two vehicles. The driver of the Rendezvous, which collided with the house, was trapped in the wreckage and had to be freed by Warsaw Fire …read more.

Demolition of the city’s old wastewater treatment plant will soon begin after the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety accepted a bid this morning. Four bids for the project were opened at the board’s Aug. 16 meeting and a fifth, submitted by Sabre Demolition of New York, was returned because it had not been …read more.

Two homeowners will soon receive back bills for sewage services after human error and a problem in a reporting system were identified by the city. During today’s Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, two problems with billing were identified. The first was found on Aug. 16 by Mary Lou Plummer in the city’s …read more.

Two Warsaw men are accused of stealing a vehicle and concocting a story of mechanical failure for why they failed to return the car. Donald Eugene Fugate, 40, and Zachary Kyle Webster, 22, both of the 400 block of South Buffalo Street, were arrested and charged with auto theft after Sparkman Auto reported the duo …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a 3-part series examining school enrollment numbers and student transfers in Kosciusko County schools.) Following the release of Warsaw Community School’s August Enrollment Report, an increase in transfer enrollment into the school corporation was realized. In addition to the rise in enrollment reported by the corporation, WCS also reported …read more.

In a special board meeting last night, Warsaw Community School Corporation’s school board approved the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Warsaw Community Education Association and WCS. The contract, which will be effective from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, and outlines the details of teacher salaries, paid leaves, insurance benefits, grievance procedure and maintenance of …read more.

Warsaw is looking to expand its downtown facade grant program by including alleyways as areas for potential for development. Mark Dobson of the Warsaw/Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce presented the plan to the Warsaw Common Council this week noting that the chamber will seek an additional $10,000 – to provide a total of $35,000 in the …read more.

The Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation is offering grants of up to $2,000 to homeowners for shoreline projects that improve water quality, improve shoreline habitat, reduce erosion, or reduce runoff. TWF plans to award 15 to 20 grants through the Healthy Shorelines Initiative in 2013-2014 to eligible projects such as stone re-facing of concrete seawalls, lake-friendly landscaping, …read more.

The National Fish Habitat Partnership has unveiled its 10 “Waters to Watch” list for 2013, a collection of rivers, streams, estuaries, watershed systems and lakes that will benefit from strategic conservation efforts to protect, restore or enhance their current condition. These waters represent a snapshot of this year’s voluntary habitat conservation efforts in progress. These …read more.

Kosciusko County continues to tout itself among the counties with the lowest unemployment. In a listing of all Indiana counties from highest unemployment rate to lowest, Kosciusko ranked 79th out of 92 counties. This places Kosciusko in the top 15 counties for lowest unemployment rates with a rate of 6.9 percent. According to Kosciusko Economic Development …read more.

Members of the Warsaw Police Department D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) division met today to announce the 25th anniversary of teaching students at Warsaw Community Schools. The program, which is offered to students in sixth and eighth grades, has offered students lessons in decision making skill for a healthy life by highly trained officers for …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a 3-part series examining school enrollment numbers and student transfers in Kosciusko County schools.) On Aug. 26, Warsaw Community School Corporation reported a total of 7,282 students currently enrolled within the school corporation – an increase of 166 students from last year’s total. In addition to a rise …read more.

Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission voted to extend deadlines for contractor Terry Shepherd to have work done in the Candlewood subdivision, but with conditions attached. The action was taken during the regular monthly meeting Sept. 4 of the APC in Warsaw. Shepherd was facing a Sept. 5 deadline to have roadwork completed and also to …read more.

Members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are currently investigating a burglary that took place early this morning at an area restaurant. According to police, at approximately 1:49 a.m. members of the KCSD were dispatched to the Barbee Landing, located at 3687 N. Barbee Rd., Warsaw, in reference to an alarm having been set off. …read more.

The Columbia City woman severely injured in a confrontation at Jellystone Park in Pierceton over the weekend has been released from the hospital and is recovering. Sgt. Chad Hill with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department said the 24-year-old woman has already spoken with detectives and provided her statement as to what occurred between herself and …read more.

One of the biggest projects in Indiana right now is in Milford and it’s moving full speed ahead. The $30 million Trupointe project was in the planning stages for nearly 18 months before ground was broken in March. The full-service agronomy hub, situated on a 275-acre site, will hold 2 million gallons of liquid fertilizer …read more.

The city is looking to purchase more than 90 acres of land immediately west of Ivy Tech in Warsaw for the development of the Warsaw Technology Park. The Warsaw Common Council heard the proposal Tuesday night from city planner Jeremy Skinner, but were not yet able to act on the financial requirements the sale would …read more.

Fall into Fashion (a Back to School Bash) is the theme of this month’s First Friday celebration in Warsaw. As a result of a joint effort between Warsaw’s Downtown Retail Merchants, the Warsaw Community Development Corporation and the Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Foundation, hundreds of attendees have been enjoying downtown Warsaw’s First Friday events. …read more.

Veteran archers hoping to be chosen as part of Warsaw’s eighth annual nuisance deer hunt will receive their notices likely by the end of this week. Warsaw Common Councilman Jeff Grose said during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday, that the city has 50 trained archers interested in taking part in this year’s controlled hunt. The …read more.

(UPDATE: Police have cancelled the Amber Alert and say the child has been recovered and is safe.) The Fishers Police Department is investigating an abducted child from Fishers, Ind., northeast of Indianapolis. Sophia Snow, age 7, is believed to be in extreme danger. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing. Sophia Snow was …read more.

A crash on I-69 near Marion Tuesday afternoon left one woman dead and two communities mourning. Dixie Burgauer, 57, of Seminole, Fla., and also of Sechrist Lake, Warsaw, was killed when her vehicle left the interstate and crashed into trees where it erupted in flames. Burgauer was following a second vehicle, driven by her husband, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence announced today that the administration has negotiated an agreement with the federal government to continue the Healthy Indiana Plan through Dec. 31, 2014. “Securing a waiver to continue the Healthy Indiana Plan is a victory for Hoosiers enrolled in this innovative program and will ensure that Indiana remains at the …read more.

On Sept. 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda, hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C. …read more.

The public presentation on passenger train service for Warsaw that was scheduled for Sept. 10, has been cancelled. The meeting was to be held at the Kosciusko County Democrat Headquarters with Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer as the guest speaker. However, instead of Thallemer being the lone speaker, the Northeast Indiana Passenger Rail Association will be …read more.

Rusty metal, broken glass, bicycles, air conditioners, chairs and mud-logged tires fill the Eel River as it winds through North Manchester. It’s a distressing rite of fall: the gathering of the faithful to clear the waterway for fish and other wildlife, and for anglers, boaters and birdwatchers. Many parts of the Eel north and south …read more.

Hot, dry weather that has returned to Indiana is beginning to take its toll on the state’s corn and soybean crops, which Purdue Extension specialists said needed rain within days to keep them from deteriorating further. “A month ago I was very optimistic about the size of this corn crop, but now I’m less so,” …read more.

An investigation into an incident of inappropriate touching led to the arrest of a Leesburg man. Joshua Allen Bammel, 31, was arrested Friday after he admitted to an incident involving a 10-year-old female relative. According to the probable cause affidavit, the victim told Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigators that she was staying with her grandmother …read more.

Now, as StaceyPageOnline.com celebrates just 17 months in operation as Kosciusko County’s most “liked” news source, the record number of views and even worldwide recognition continues. Last week, StaceyPageOnline.com was contacted by a news producer with ABC World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer. ABC asked to use – with credit – photos, video and information …read more.

Lake City Bank has donated $3,000 to Kosciusko County Educational Development to be over the next three years. These funds, along with funds from the Kosciusko Community Foundation, Whitley Community Foundation, United Way of Kosciusko County, United Way of Whitley County, Northern IN Community Foundation, Rinker Family Foundation, business and personal donations, Kosciusko County Educational …read more.

The Indiana State Police responded to and investigated a single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle late Monday night on SR 205 in Whitley County. The crash injured two people. According to Senior Trooper Joel Lemmon, at approximately 10 p.m., a 1986 Honda F70 motorcycle was being operated northbound on SR 205, just north of CR …read more.

Information about prescription drug abuse – including how to recognize signs and symptoms and where to find help – is now a click away. Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and the Indiana Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force teamed up to launch BitterPill.IN.gov. This website, armed with a toolkit of resources for Hoosiers, is part …read more.

Shown is the finished Winona Interurban project along McKinley Street, near the intersection with Market Street in Warsaw. The rails were dug up from beneath McKinley Street. (Photo by Tim Ashley) It has been nearly 80 years since passengers rode on the Winona Interurban Railway. Only a very small percentage of the population can actually …read more.

A 19-year-old Mentone woman was arrested early Sunday after leading police on a high speed chase in Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested Destinee Nicole Robinson-Moore, 19, after she disregarded a stop sign then failed to stop for a police officer. KCSD deputies first observed Robinson-Moore traveling at a high rate of speed on …read more.

An Illinois man has been charged with felony battery after he critically injured a Columbia City woman during an argument over a clothes dryer at Jellystone Campground, Pierceton. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency personnel responded to the campground at 11 a.m. Sunday to a laundry/restroom facility at Jellystone, located at 1916 N. 200 …read more.

The influence of the Web continues to expand and radio broadcasting is part of that growth. Some students at Wawasee High School in Syracuse are learning about Web-based radio broadcasting through one of the career and technical education courses offered at the school. Near the end of the 2012-13 academic year, WHS began warriorradiowarr.caster.fm, where …read more.

[weaver_youtube 24r71xUNy3I rel=0] With the promise of high temperatures and possible storms this weekend, many families are looking for creative ways to entertain both young and old indoors. For those looking for excitement and family friendly fun, look no further than Awesome Hobbies located at 322 N. Detroit St., in Warsaw. Friday night the store featured …read more.