Mute swans will be the focal point of two upcoming public meetings. The first meeting, set for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9, will be at the Ella J. Logan Girl Scout Camp, EMS D14 Ln., Syracuse. That meeting will be for the residents of Dewart Lake to hear information and proposals regarding the mute swan …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Aug. 22, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department took a theft report from an address in the 6000 West block of SR 14 Silver Lake. The theft occurred overnight between 8 p.m. on Aug. 21 and 8 a.m. on …read more.

After enjoying cooler temperatures throughout the majority of the month, August is going out with a bang. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures throughout August stayed primarily in the high 70’s and low 80’s. However, as the month neared its end, temperatures shot up into the high 80’s with humidity levels that brought the …read more.

Representatives from Creighton Brothers recently presented the Kosciusko County Shelter for Abuse (Beaman Home) with a $50,000 grant toward the construction of a new emergency shelter and outreach center. The grant was made from the Creighton Brothers Charitable Fund, which is held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The new, secure facility will be located …read more.

Funeral arrangements have been set for a Millersburg teen killed by a train early this morning. Matthew Simmons, 17, was walking along the train tracks near Jefferson and Lincoln streets at 12:34 a.m. in Millersburg when he was struck. There is no crossing in that area. Simmons was a senior at Fairfield High School a …read more.

The Indiana CPA Society has named Warsaw Community High School student Sandra Granda as an Indiana Certified Public Accountant Society Scholar. The highly competitive INCPAS Scholars program was designed to promote the CPA profession to minority high school students with high potential and an interest in accounting/business. The goal is for them to become INCPAS …read more.

Mary Gene Markley Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed handed down a suspended sentence for a Fort Wayne mother who pleaded guilty to withholding insulin from her diabetic child. Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton initially filed a Class C felony charge of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury against Mary Gene Markley, …read more.

A Pierceton man was killed Wednesday in a fiery crash near Dayton, Ohio. Michael Moore, 59, and another truck driver were both thrown from their vehicles in the crash that happened just before 10 p.m. Wednesday on I-75 in Tipp City, Ohio. Moore and Dial Jhutti of Brampton, Ontario, were killed. According to the Ohio …read more.

The Northern Indiana Public Service Company has finalized and made public the route for a new high voltage line from Reynolds to Topeka in northern Indiana. (See story) Indiana Farm Bureau will host two meetings for landowners and tenants whose property will be impacted, to discuss their rights and considerations for negotiating easements with NIPSCO. …read more.

Lack of police presence to control speeding motorists, relocating a problem intersection from a state road to county roads and inconvenience for residents near that intersection were top comments heard Wednesday night during a U.S. 6/CR 29 bridge proposal public hearing. The hearing, held at Wawasee High School, was hosted by Indiana Department of Transportation …read more.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Perry recently made a generous donation of $25,000 to the Kosciusko Community YMCA’s Shaping the Future Capital Campaign. Kenneth Perry wanted to make this substantial gift because of the impact using the YMCA facilities has had on his health and quality of life. Retiring from IPFW in December 2010, Kenneth weighed …read more.

UPDATE: The names of the victims killed early this morning in an accident involving a train in Sidney have now been released. The Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office says Wesley Teague Cox, 37, of Laketon, and his daughter, 4-year-old Grace Cox, died at the scene of the crash. According to the Kosciusko County F.A.C.T./crash investigation team, …read more.

Golfers Post Impressive Win The Warsaw girls golf team bounced back in a big, big way Thursday. The Tigers, who lost at NorthWood Tuesday evening in the league opener, shot a season best 172 to throttle Elkhart Memorial in Northern Lakes Conference play. Senior Nikki LaLonde captured medalist honors for the second straight match to …read more.

A Goshen man has been arrested and charged with rape and sexual battery following an investigation by Syracuse Police Department. According to Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello, a 39-year-old woman reported on Aug. 17 that she was raped at a home in Syracuse. This afternoon, Jonathon Hulley, 34, was arrested on a warrant and charged …read more.

Regardless of the art origin, knowledge of simple details to use in collecting art work were presented by Diane Pelrine, IU Art Museum’s Raymond and Laura Wielgus Curator of the Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas Tuesday evening. An informal, small gathering, of area residents interested in art attended a special event at the …read more.

“In portions, to reduce impact, it follows the existing (high voltage) line as close as we can,” said Kathleen Szot, external communications manager for NIPSCO Communications and Public Affairs. She is referring to the new NIPSCO Reynolds-Topeka 100-mile electric transmission line. Having the new transmission line running parallel to the existing 345kV transmission line will …read more.

Kyle D. DeHart Brandon T Woody Two men connected with a home invasion on April 14 in Syracuse are today behind bars. (See related story) Kyle DeHart, 21, CR 450 East, Syracuse, and Brandon Woody, 21, currently residing in Wawaka, but formerly of Syracuse, were arrested today on charges of burglary resulting in bodily injury, …read more.

Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Scott B. Sanders announced today the intention to execute a contract with CTB/McGraw-Hill to provide a new high school equivalency assessment that will replace the General Educational Development test currently in use. The new assessment will ensure Indiana offers a high school equivalency test that matches employer demand and …read more.

Warsaw Community High School recently received the Indiana Gold Star School Counseling Award which exhibits the highest level of school counseling professionalism in Indiana by meeting or exceeding the Indiana School Counseling Program Standards. The Gold Star designation is also recognized nationally through the American School Counselor Association’s highest award – the R.A.M.P. Award for …read more.

The Beaman Home’s Executive Director Tracie Hodson has notified the Kosciusko County Community Foundation that the matching grant offered to the Beaman Home in May has been met. The Community Foundation’s $50,000 challenge grant matched cash donations to Beaman Home’s Capital Campaign for a new Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center received from May 16 to …read more.

In observance of Labor Day, all Warsaw city offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2. Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, Sept. 3. All other routes remain the same and all trash needs to be out by 7 a.m., bagged and placed in a no larger than 32-gallon trash container with a …read more.

Updates were the order of the day for the meeting of the Syracuse Park Foundation on Tuesday. Information on the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee, Harold Schrock Athletic Complex, Rotary Park and liability insurance for board members filled the agenda. Syracuse Parks Superintendent Chad Jonsson reported that the right of way on the south side of Vawter …read more.

Book salesmen going door to door in Kosciusko County asking about children are raising some concerns, but police say no criminal activity of any kind has been reported in association with them. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Chad Hill said county residents have contacted police over the last two weeks to inquire …read more.

A Lafayette man was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 27, by members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department for burglary, criminal deviate conduct and the sexual battery of his ex-girlfriend. According to Officer Rick Shepherd of the KCSD, on Aug. 22, Christopher Charles Simpson, 38, of 3016 Chinook Ln., Lafayette, pulled into the driveway of his ex-girlfriend’s home while …read more.

Grants have been announced for 22 Indiana Lake and River Enhancement projects in the state. Three of these projects are in Kosciusko County. The new grants are for the care of Indiana’s water bodies. A total of $768,500 has been awarded through the LARE program, part of the Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Fish …read more.

When it comes to personal income, people in some Indiana counties are living like it’s 1984, 1975 or even 1964, says a new report from Ball State University. Though many counties within the state and the state overall report an average family income below the national average of $52,762, Kosciusko County reported an average family …read more.

The Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board held a special meeting Monday, to discuss the tax levy for the equipment replacement fund and the design for renovating Fire Station I. Syracuse Town Councilman Brian Woody opened by asking on behalf of the town council if fire chief Mickey Scott would attend the town council meetings to …read more.

For the last year and a half the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board has been working on renovating Fire Station No. 1 in Syracuse. When the project went to bid, the amount approved for the renovation was $450,000. However, only one bid came in and it was much higher than anticipated at $669,000. The fire …read more.

1st Source Bank has donated $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County to assist with the completion of its Women Build project which promotes the involvement of women in the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes. Dennis Hively, 1st Source Warsaw branch president, and Jane Crim, 1st Source Client Services representative, presented the donation …read more.

There is one area to complete the sewers around Lake Wawasee by the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District. The South Shore-Waco Drive Area Project affects 347 potential customers. But if enough commitments are not received to make it economically feasible, the project will halt and sewering will not happen. Contact and informal meetings are being …read more.

“I’m just a little overwhelmed,” commented Dave Grandstaff when he received the annual Wawasee Property Owners Association Chief Award Saturday morning. The award was presented at the annual WPOA meeting. He admitted he didn’t realize he was the recipient until mention was made regarding his grandchildren and great-grandchild. WPOA President Kay Young presented the award …read more.

In last night’s Warsaw Community School Regular Board Meeting, Joella Smith, principal of Edgewood Middle School and summer program coordinator, and Kyle Carter, summer program facilitator, presented data regarding the academic improvement of students enrolled in WCS summer school programs. According to Smith, not only is the program one of the biggest in the state …read more.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is gauging Indiana citizens’ readiness for emergencies and disasters through a brief online survey. The outcomes of the survey will help the public safety community gain a greater understanding of how prepared Indiana residents are and how to help increase that preparedness. The online survey takes about 10 minutes …read more.

An effort to better serve the public without increasing expenses was approved at this morning’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. The board signed a letter of agreement with GovTech Services Inc. for property tax billing. The company will pull the county’s tax billing files nightly. The information will then be provided to banks and lender and …read more.

An old country cemetery west of Silver Lake in Seward Township was a “complete wreck,” according by Rob Edling, Seward Township trustee. Located on SR 14 just east of CR 600 West in a rural area where homes are spread out, Franklin Cemetery was prone to vandalism. Grave markers were broken in half, leaning over …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. – The Center for Healing & Hope, with two clinic locations in Elkhart and one in Goshen, received a grant for $3,800 from K21 Health Foundation. K21 Health Foundation is a private foundation that focuses on opportunities to improve health and wellness for the citizens of Kosciusko County. The grant will support patients …read more.

Two proposals for day care centers were presented to the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals Monday night. In the end, though, only one would get the nod to proceed. Rainbow Rascal II Daycare is proposing to build a 10,650-square-foot facility on Capital Drive between Golden Corral and the Kosciusko County Visitor’s Center. The center and …read more.

An air ambulance was called to stand by when paramedics responded to 439 S. Village St., Pierceton, where a female allegedly committed suicide by means of hanging. The incident happened at Pierceton Village apartments shortly after 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. The initial 911 call asked for help from Multi-Township EMS to assist the victim. CPR was …read more.

Following on the heels of the Indiana State Police findings that Kosciusko County ranked 7th in the state for methamphetamine labs, an extensive study by Lumosity finds some positive news about the intelligence found in Warsaw, Ind. Lumosity, a brain training program developed with neuroscience breakthroughs to train the brain to achieve the fullest potential, …read more.

In Monday night’s Warsaw Community School Corporation Regular School Board Meeting, Brad Bishop, executive director of OrthoWorx, announced the donation of funds to expand STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education in the region. OrthoWorx, which is partnering with the school on the initiative to further STEM education, has committed $300,000 toward the school corporation’s …read more.

Kosciusko County appears to be winning the war on meth, but the battle is far from over. According to Indiana State Police, Kosciusko County shared a three-way tie for the No. 7 spot for most methamphetamine labs found in the state in 2012. While still a Top 10 standing, it was an improvement over the …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Aug. 25, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department took a theft report from an address in the 6000 East block of 650 North, Syracuse. The theft occurred between 5 p.m. on Aug. 24 and 1 p.m. on Aug. 25. …read more.

A 53-year-old Warsaw man fell to his death early Sunday morning, but fficials are being tight-lipped on what happened. Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson says only that the death of Bryan W. Busz, 53, is under investigation and an autopsy is pending. Medics and police were called to 418 S. Union St. Apt. E at …read more.

[weaver_youtube SgJBnf4Y3YM rel=0] For the past 3 years, Mike Stetzel’s name has appeared on the national donor list as a person in need of what could prove to be a life-saving kidney transplant. On Sunday, Stetzel was the focus of a powerful message at Mission Point Community Church, Winona Lake. Mission Point Community Church Lead …read more.

The Warsaw man found in the Super 8 motel with a 14-year-old girl will spend some time in prison for pleading guilty to sexual misconduct. (See story) Christopher Allen Jr., 33, was sentenced in Superior Court I last week to 8 years in prison. Judge Duane Huffer handed down the sentence, suspending 6 years of …read more.

A Warsaw man was killed early Sunday morning after his motorcycle struck a parked vehicle. At about 1:21 a.m. Sunday, Warsaw Police and officers of the Kosciusko County Fatal Accident Crash Team were called to the 700 block of West Center Street. There, they found Larry R. Templeton, 55, lying in the road. Templeton was …read more.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence declared Aug. 25-31 as Indiana Rail Safety Week. Indiana Operation Lifesaver, Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Transportation, local law enforcement and railroad companies have partnered together to raise the public’s awareness about the dangers of disregarding railroad crossings laws and trespassing laws. “Every collision between a vehicle or person and …read more.

The Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw presents the Southern Fried Chicks and their Cage-Free Comedy Tour at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8. Think Blue Collar Comedy Tour with better hair and bigger attitude! The Southern Fried Chicks have busted out of the hen house for a night on the town in Warsaw. Join the Chicks …read more.

[weaver_youtube hpi-Fnt8IL0 rel=0] Tim Berry, Indiana’s new GOP chairman, was in Syracuse Thursday for the fourth annual Spine Award banquet hosted by Indiana Rep. Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse). Prior to the evening’s events, at which U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski was presented with the Spine Award (see story), Berry met briefly with the media to talk about …read more.

Many state workplace safety agencies are falling short in their mission of providing safety and health protections to their states’ workforces, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health said today after analyzing the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s annual evaluations of the state programs. Under the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Act, state-run …read more.

The following is a list of film times for local movie theaters for Friday, Aug. 23, through Thursday, Aug. 29. Pickwick Theater (108 W. Main St., Syracuse) World War Z, Rated: PG-13, Starring: Brad Pitt, James Badge Dale Showtime: 7 p.m. nightly; $5.50 North Pointe Cinemas (1060 Mariner Drive, Warsaw) Matinees: All shows before 5:30 …read more.

An accident near Syracuse Friday evening has left a 45-year-old Cromwell man in critical condition. The crash happened at approximately 6:04 p.m. at CRs 1000 East and 1050 North. The initial 911 caller noted the single vehicle accident involved a pickup truck and a utility pole and one of the occupants was partially ejected. Upon …read more.

Two area companies, DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction and Paragon Medical, have signed on to be pacesetters for the 2013 United Way Campaign in Kosciusko County. Internal teams of employees at both companies, along with United Way staff, have been working to execute their annual fund drive designed especially for their employees. DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction …read more.

Imagine high speed passenger rail service between Columbus, Ohio and Chicago and the opportunities for our community and local economy. Growing our businesses, taking that getaway trip or visiting family, high speed rail service does this efficiently by maximizing infrastructure investment. The public is invited to learn more about the possibility of high speed passenger …read more.

ACT reports that Warsaw Community Schools’ students outscored the state averages in all areas of math, science, English and reading. ACT also reports that on the national level, only 20 percent of students are ready for college-level coursework. At the state level, the number rises to 31 percent and, at the local level, Warsaw Community …read more.

With the recent death of local architect Mary Ellen Rudisel-Jordan, the staff at Scearce Rudisel Architects have provided the following: The staff at Scearce Rudisel Architects regretfully announces the passing of CEO, president and architect Mary Ellen Rudisel-Jordan. She was the unfortunate victim of an automobile accident on July 18 returning to the office from …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools invites the public to a special reception for new teachers to be held at the Warsaw Community Schools Administration Educational Services Center at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26. At this time, Warsaw Community Schools will be hosting light refreshments with a time of meeting and greeting the new teachers. At 6:30 p.m. …read more.

[weaver_youtube zF4PhJpfSrA rel=0] “To have a spine, you have to have the backbone to stand up for your convictions,” stated Tim Berry, Indiana’s Republican Chairman, in introducing U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski. Berry and Walorski were in Syracuse Thursday night for the Fourth Annual Spine Award presented by State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki. “I’m going to put …read more.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski announced that a member of her staff will be holding office hours on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Syracuse Town Hall. The purpose of local office hours are to assist constituents with casework and official business. Residents who cannot attend the listed office hours are encouraged to contact Brian Spaulding at 574-780-1330 …read more.

Area residents have reportedly received calls from an alleged state office demanding money. Investigators of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are warning citizens not to give out personal information. Officers have recently received reported incidents of residents being contacted via telephone by someone identifying themselves as a representative of the District Attorney’s Office in Indianapolis. …read more.

Kristine Alderfer of Warsaw and her family were recently recognized as Cure JM Heroes at the Cure JM Foundation National Conference in Chicago. “It is an honor to be awarded the Cure JM Hero Award” says Alderfer. “But Katherine and the other children battling Juvenile Myositis are the real heroes. They are the reason we …read more.

A first look at the new design for both Lutheran Air helicopters that was unveiled today in Wabash during a ceremonial groundbreaking for Lutheran Air II’s new hangar. The Hagerman Group structure is scheduled to be completed later this year. Lutheran Air II is set to arrive in October and will use an existing hangar …read more.

A week after the filing an injunction against Warsaw Community Schools attorney David Kolbe, the parents of a local Warsaw Community High School Student and soccer player, school officials and the family met in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 today before Judge Duane Huffer. According to Kolbe, the injunction was filed as a result of an …read more.

[weaver_youtube VUZJoiVt94Y rel=0] Labor Day weekend typically marks the end to the summer boating season for Hoosiers and the beginning of Indiana hunting seasons. Indiana Conservation Officers are encouraging boaters to continue to be mindful of safe boating techniques during the final days of summer and for hunters to revisit their safety plans. The best …read more.

Ken Jones of Jones Petrie Rafinski made a monthly report on the industrial/technology park to the Syracuse Town Council Tuesday night. Jones reviewed the change orders for both contracts and requested the town approve a change order for $12,700 by Cripe Excavation. The council approved the change. Jones told the council when the budget was …read more.

Kosciusko REMC members have donated close to $700,000 to local charitable organizations since the KREMC Operation Round Up® program began in 2003. Six dollars, about what you would pay for a meal at a fast food restaurant, is the average annual amount members who support the program give every year. The six dollars is collected …read more.

Utilities Manager Mike Noe brought two bids for sewer-related projects to the North Webster Town Council at its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Also on the agenda was the agreement to sign an inter-local agreement between the town and the Knapp Lake Regional Sewer District. During his utilities report Noe presented bids for a winged …read more.

The Wawasee Community School Corporation Board of Trustees held a special budget hearing on Tuesday in the Warrior room at Wawasee High School. The purpose of the meeting was to allow the public to discuss the 2014 budget. Up for review was the 2014 budget, the capital project fund and the bus replacement fund. No …read more.

A heated debate on the renovations for Syracuse Fire Station I ended Tuesday night in a tie vote with Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer Julie Kline refusing to break the tie. Syracuse Town Council President Bill Musser was absent from last night’s meeting during the discussions, which began when councilman Brian Woody explained the fire territory board had …read more.

The YMCA’s Corporate Challenge, for the businesses of Kosciusko County, is offered to increase employee and community health and fitness to build employee pride and dedication and to develop community spirit. Participants spend quality time together working as a team outside of the normal work environment. This year’s participants are Biomet, Creighton Brothers, DePuy, Kosciusko …read more.

To expand patient access to critical and specialty care, a second Lutheran Air medical helicopter will be added to Lutheran Hospital’s critical care transport fleet early this fall. The home base for Lutheran Air II will be Wabash Municipal Airport, a geographically important location for patients living in communities that make up the southern and …read more.

Wawasee Property Owners Association Annual Meeting will be something different this year. Instead of an evening event, this year’s meeting will be a breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday at The Frog Tavern, Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Fruit, rolls, coffee and juice will be provided. The event is free, however, reservations were requested by Wednesday. Reservations may …read more.

The Wawasee Area Conservancy headquarters property has been renamed. The property along SR 13 is now the “Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes and Wetlands Education Center.” The announcement was made Saturday at the annual WACF breakfast meeting by Bob Fanning, outgoing board member. A sizeable donation has come in from the family of Alan (Buzz) Levinson and Hank …read more.

Landowners who will be affected by the construction of NIPSCO’s Reynolds-Topeka Line — a 100-mile electric transmission line from Reynolds to Burr Oak to Topeka — are now being notified. “We are currently in the process of notifying landowners who will be impacted by this project,” said Kathleen Szot, external communications manager for NIPSCO. “They …read more.

Experts in the plight of addiction and the hope of recovery are spreading the word during the month of September, tabbed as National Recovery Month. At the Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc., local therapists and counselors are coordinating with national programs to ramp up their ongoing battle against those who suffer from …read more.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce announced in early August the continuation of roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month. From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, officers conducted roving patrols and a sobriety checkpoint, which was held at Gilsinger’s, 6287 N. SR 15, …read more.

Discussion on the downtown tornado siren continued with the Warsaw Common Council Monday night where, by unanimous vote, the decision was made to relocate it to Warsaw Fire Station 1. The siren is currently located on the former Warsaw City Hall on Market Street where it is unmanned. According to Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory Chief …read more.

“This is like firing the attorney an hour before the final hearing,” said Warsaw city attorney Mike Valentine in response to an announcement that a condemned property is now under a pending sale. An order of demolition of the house at 1405 Ranch Rd., Warsaw, now stands in effect as it pertains to the current …read more.

Last week, 10 Indiana State Police officers were recognized in Indianapolis by Superintendent Douglas Carter for their resolute dedication and appointment to the department’s Underwater Search Rescue/Recovery Team. Trooper Andy Cochran, of Warsaw, was among the scuba team members who recently completed the 6-month probationary period as divers and received their uniform pins from Superintendent …read more.

Warsaw Police investigators are looking into a reported shooting that occurred late last night. According to Warsaw Police Lt. Kip Shuter, officers were called at about 9:52 p.m. Sunday to 1821 Sue Ave. Four males at the residence said they were outside when a white male, driving a silver Honda Civic, drove up and displayed …read more.

State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) will attend the inaugural meeting of the State Commission on Improving the Status of Children on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Rep. Kubacki was appointed to this 18-member commission in June of this year. The commission includes members from all four legislative caucuses working alongside members of the judicial and executive branches. …read more.

The 2013 Cancer Care Gala is set for Saturday, Sept. 7, at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club, Leesburg. All proceeds will benefit the Kosciusko County Community Care Fund. The fund benefits cancer patients in the local community. The evening starts at 6 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and dinner starts at 6:45 p.m. followed by an auction …read more.

[weaver_youtube M6weB7BulA4 rel=0] Clear skies and cool temperatures were not the only things drawing residents of Kosciusko County outside today. After several years without an air show in Warsaw, Warsaw Municipal Airport hosted the Air Show of Warsaw and EAA Fly-In today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Huge crowds of people flooded into the …read more.

SILVER LAKE – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 14, between CR 600 West and CR 500 West, Silver Lake, is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, until 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, weather permitting. The closure is due to catch basin and tile replacement. The detour for the road …read more.

[weaver_youtube 9Zfzxbt2eEM rel=0] The Winona Interurban Railroad, started in 1902, once included 77 miles of rail stretching from Peru to Goshen that brought hundreds of thousands of people to events such as fairs and religious gatherings. On Friday, a 100-foot section of history was laid out in Warsaw as a reminder of the progress Indiana, …read more.

On the heels of receiving the Bicycle Friendly Community designation, Warsaw’s longest continuous bicycle and pedestrian route will soon become a reality. The Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety accepted a grant from the K21 Health Foundation today for $46,000 to incorporate a bicycle and pedestrian route into the West Center Street resurfacing project …read more.

Two new police cars for the Warsaw Police Department will be coming from a Fort Wayne dealer after a vote by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety taken today. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer first voted in today’s meeting against purchasing a new mower for the Warsaw Parks Department because the bid was not …read more.

The cost to move the downtown tornado siren from the old city hall building to Warsaw Fire Station 1 was given the nod of approval by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety today, but not after a good discussion, and the decision is not final. After the city moved its headquarters to the …read more.

Safety upgrades have been approved for three railroad crossings in Warsaw and the Indiana Department of Transportation and Norfolk-Southern are footing the bill. Just under $1 million have been appropriated for the improvements, which will include the addition of crossing gates at the Market Street, Winona Avenue and Pope Street crossings. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer …read more.

On Wednesday, David Kolbe, acting attorney for the parents of a local Warsaw Community High School student, filed an injunction against Warsaw Community School Corporation. The injunction was filed due the alleged disregard for the student’s right to due process following a drug-related suspension from the WCHS varsity soccer team. The student, whose name will …read more.

Indiana’s criminal code is changing as it relates to methamphetamine. For most law abiding citizens the law will have little if any effect on their day to day lives. For people who have been convicted of engaging in activities related to the illegal manufacturing and use of methamphetamine, the changes to the law can lead …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced asphalt resurfacing work has begun on SR 13 in Syracuse, between Harkless Drive and County Line Road (CR 1400 North). During daytime hours, there will be intermittent lane restrictions under the direction of flaggers and/or arrowboards, barrels and cones. Motorists should be aware of milling and paving machines, …read more.

Mentone Fire Department and EMS have been called to respond to a garage fire located at 401 N. Broadway, in Mentone. Burket Fire Department has been called to assist at this time. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

In the effort of becoming a bicycle friendly community, the Warsaw Police Department has begun to increase the enforcement of state and local ordinances that pertain to bicyclists and motorists. Under Indiana law, bicyclists are recognized as vehicles and have all the rights and duties of any other vehicle. Thus, cyclists must obey all traffic …read more.

Three people were taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Armstrong Road, North Webster, Thursday morning. At about 8:50 a.m., North Webster EMS and Fire and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the report of a personal injury accident on Armstrong Road, just east of CR 700 East, near Lundy’s Greenhouse. …read more.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana recently hosted its annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner to honor the recipients of the agency’s 2012 Volunteers of the Year awards. This year’s Big Sister of the Year hails from Kosciusko County. Volunteer nominees were chosen from a variety of counties based on the impact they’ve made in a …read more.

Four fire departments were called to an early morning house fire at 11940 N. 450 E., Syracuse. The initial call came in at approximately 3:50 a.m. to Syracuse/Turkey Creek Fire Department. According to Syracuse Fire Chief Mickey Scott, the home is owned by Jeffrey and Peggy Guyas who were home at the time of the …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley High School Distinguished Alumni Class of 2013 has been named. This year there are seven members of the class who are joining a noble group of TVHS graduates who have led successful lives while making substantial contributions to their chosen field of work or have provided outstanding service to their community, state …read more.

With the arrival of Labor Day and the unofficial end to summer, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to roll up a sleeve and give blood or platelets to help ensure sufficient supplies over the holiday weekend. Those who present to donate between Aug. 26 and Sept. 9 could win one of five $1,000 …read more.

Starting Friday, Aug. 16, and running through Monday, Sept. 2, officers from the Indiana State Police will participate in the Operation Pull Over, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign. Operation Pull Over is funded by a federal grant through the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute and allows additional police officers to work overtime with …read more.