Planned in roughly a month and a half, admittedly staff members were just not ready to deal with 19 at-risk students for six weeks during the summer. But by the time the six weeks was completed, the outlook and attitude had changed for the better. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board …read more.

A Warsaw Police Department K-9 tracked burglary suspects to a nearby residence following an early Tuesday morning break-in at the Barbee Hotel, 3620 N. Barbee Rd., Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the hotel at about 1:55 a.m. Tuesday in reference to a reported burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers discovered a window …read more.

This photograph of an aerial view outlining the potential effected areas was taken from the document on file at Syracuse Public Library. (Photo by Deb Patterson) The intersection of U.S. 6 and CR 29 has been identified by Indiana Department of Transportation’s Office of Traffic Safety on it’s Five Percent Report of areas with higher-than-average …read more.

Shown is a diagram on file at Syracuse Public Library of the right of way and bridge area on the proposed CR 29 project to place a bridge over US 6. (Photo by Deb Patterson) A public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in the Wawasee High School Auditorium, 1 Warrior …read more.

Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation will host its annual meeting at 8 a.m. Saturday at the WACF Wetlands Educational Center, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse. The morning will start with a breakfast followed at 8:45 a.m. with a presentation by Matt Kerkhof, Hoosier Aquatic Management, as special guest speaker. The meeting is open to the public …read more.

A proposed truck stop in Pierceton has been tabled for the second consecutive month while traffic studies are completed. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals met Tuesday and discussed a plan that would place a Speedway truck stop and gas station at the northwest corner of U.S. 30 and SR 13. WEIHE Engineering out of …read more.

During the hearing officer portion of the agenda for the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals in Warsaw, approval was granted for the Clunette Elevator to expand its operations. The petition for Clunette Elevator, located on CR 600 North, west of Leesburg, included the addition of a fertilizer storage warehouse. …read more.

Several events were noted at the Syracuse Parks and Recreation board meeting Aug. 12, including judo, Rock Solid and the Artisans and Farmers Market which are all currently ongoing. The market will run until Oct. 12, which is when the Fall Harvest Festival will occur. The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s events task force and other …read more.

At 3 p.m. today, Riley Children’s Foundation, the fundraising organization supporting Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, granted $5,000 to Boomerang Backpacks at Warsaw Community School Corporation. The program was began by former students Alek Jansen and Connor Singrey for their Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy White Paper Project. The students, who were juniors at …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley High School student Nolan Sponseller walked into the Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko office last spring in need of a project to successfully complete his participation in the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy. After this weekend, a special needs family no longer has to worry about their safety entering/exiting their home thanks to his …read more.

There is good news for Kosciusko Area Bus Service passengers, Kosciusko County Commissioners heard this morning. Federal funding that had been cut in recent years will be reinstated to KABS. In 2001, Medicaid cut 10 percent from KABS operating budget. “It’s been reinstated,” said Kevin Planck, KABS general manager. A 4 percent cut by the …read more.

Friday will mark the one year anniversary of the disappearance of Aurora Shoemaker and police admit they are no closer to discovering what happened to her. Shoemaker was 18 when she went missing during a walk at Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park, Warsaw. The young woman’s family and investigators of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department …read more.

During Monday night’s Milford Town Council meeting, the question of whether or not the town can use funds allocated to the Redevelopment Commission to fix infrastructure was posed. Town attorney Jay Ridgon said only for the purposes on infrastructure inside tax increment financing districts can the town use those funds. Both the Brock Lift Station …read more.

Milford Town Council officially approved the pilot program to allow a school resource officer to patrol Milford School during the first half of the school year. The Wawasee Community School Corporation approved the program last month. (See related story) Officers on duty at the school do not have to be from the Milford Police Department …read more.

There was a time when boy bands didn’t make you cringe. In an age where social media wasn’t the norm, “wholesome” was the flavor of the day. There was no Justin Bieber, no Backstreet Boys, no New Kids on the Block. “Forever Plaid” takes you back to the 1950s, where clean-cut, close harmony groups such …read more.

At their regular monthly meeting Monday evening, the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board voted unanimously to approve a reduced bid by Allen County Builders for the renovations to Fire Station 1 in Syracuse. The original bid of $669,000 was $200,000 more than the approved budget created two years ago. By reducing the square footage and …read more.

Smart Meters are being installed by utility companies, including Kosciusko REMC and NIPSCO, which are basically wireless devices used to transmit utility usage directly to the utility companies. Smart meters are the newest technology being used by power companies as a means to save money and energy, but concerns are mounting about their safety. So …read more.

A waiver hearing for Paul H. Gingerich, 15, Cromwell, set to begin this morning has been continued, but no new date has been set according to the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office. The waiver hearing was scheduled to begin at 9:30 this morning and continue into Wednesday. Indiana Court of Appeals remanded the case of Gingerich’s …read more.

In less than 5 minutes, the Warsaw Plan Commission Monday night approved a 3-lot residential subdivision in Warsaw. Kent Wildman received preliminary approval for the Kent Wildman Addition in 2011, but he never sought final approval. Now, with a buyer for one of the three lots, Wildman asked the WPC for final plat approval. The …read more.

Warsaw Community School Corporation hosted a Welcome Back to School and Employees of the Year Recognition Program today from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Three staff members were granted awards for their respective fields. The 2013 WCS Support Employee of the Year award was given to Don Ritter of the maintenance department. The Special Services …read more.

The Mizpah Shrine Center of Fort Wayne, in conjunction with Kosciusko County Shrine Club, will host a mini clinic this Saturday to evaluate children in need of medical treatments. The Shriners Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind international health care system consisting of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric …read more.

North Webster Fire Department responded to a fire at 36 EMS T14 Lane, Leesburg, at 1:53 a.m. this morning. The fire was quickly contained to the outside wall of the residence as it started to go into the attic. According to North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens, the fire originated at an outside electrical panel …read more.

The South Bend Bomb Squad was called to Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park in Warsaw Sunday afternoon after a suspicious package was located inside of a trailer. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies initially responded to the mobile home park at 3699 N. 175 E., Warsaw, at 4:28 p.m. The owner of the trailer was cleaning …read more.

The following is provided by the Warsaw+Winona Ride+Walk Advisory Committee as a reminder to both bicycles and motor vehicles to share the roads: Remember as a kid riding your bike to the ice cream stand with your friends  Or riding down to the lake to take a dip? Or riding to the grocery for your …read more.

Due to a budget shortfall in the Warsaw Community Public Library’s operating fund, WCPL will be closed the week of Aug. 18-24 while library employees take an unpaid furlough. While no week is a good week for the library to close, this week was chosen so that the closing could be over with by the …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers have confirmed that at 3:22 today 2 year-old Tucker Farmer, Marion, died at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. An autopsy will be performed by the Allen County Coroner’s Office Monday to determine the cause of death. Indiana Conservation Officers will continue to investigate the accident. Farmer had had been pulled from the water …read more.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of August. This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI: Taskforce Indiana is a year-long statewide project aimed at reducing …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Monday, Aug. 5, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department took a Burglary and Theft report from an address in the 3000 East block of 100 N.. This address is just south of the Chapman Lake area. The home owner …read more.

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) has released the statewide findings from the 2013 Point-in-Time Homeless Count. Conducted every January, the count is a snap shot of homelessness in the state on a particular night. Held on Jan. 30, the Point-in-Time Homeless Count is a requirement by the U.S. Department of Housing and …read more.

Studies of the effects of motorized watercraft on the aquatic ecosystems by numerous experts in the field have been conducted and written as early as 1976. A majority of the studies were published in the 1990s. Timothy Asplund, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Integrated Science Services and University of Wisconsin — Madison, Water …read more.

Grace College and Seminary’s Department of Online Education had the privilege to participate in a conference for online education on June 26-27, hosted by Learning House, Grace’s online education solutions partner. The Learning House Connect Conference aims to deliver current and relevant best practices in the online educational field. At the conference, Tim Ziebarth, director …read more.

[weaver_youtube XsEIIMt-7Rk rel=0] Winona Powder Coating Inc. held a grand opening celebration today to officially welcome the new Etna Green production plant at 9876 W. Old U.S. 30. The grand opening of the 167,000-square-foot facility, which is the former location of Shulte Homes, according to owner and CEO Jamie Visker, “will increase efficiency and allow …read more.

A Plymouth man is in custody after allegedly head-butting an Indiana State Trooper following what began as a routine traffic stop. Shortly after 10 p.m. Bremen Post Trooper David Caswell stopped a car due to erratic driving on 6A Road near Michigan Road. However, when Trooper Caswell began speaking with the driver he noticed the …read more.

In response to recent questions regarding Indiana’s A-F accountability system, some local individuals have begun to question whether the the adjustments made to the grading formula may have affected local school scores. Warsaw Community School Corporation is of particular interest, which received an A grade as a district last year with each subsequent school also …read more.

Warsaw Police have arrested a local man on charges that the 31-year-old exposed himself to two young girls and made them watch pornographic videos. Joseph A. Sturgill, 31, of 221 S. High St. Apt. C, was arrested Thursday afternoon on warrants after police served a search warrant at his home. WPD investigators received information that …read more.

On Wednesday, the annual Tools for Schools giveaway held by Combined Community Services provided nearly 1,200 children in Kosciusko County with the necessary supplies they need to begin school next week. In past years, the program served approximately 900 on the day of the 7-hour giveaway and an additional 600 whose parents were not able …read more.

Kosciusko County taxpayers saved more than $2,500 in June through the National Association of Counties Prescription Discount Card Program. Residents used the discount drug card to fill more than 200 prescriptions. Kosciusko County residents saved an average of $10.93 per prescription in June. The County has saved more than $657,000 since it joined the program …read more.

The projected budget for 2014 and renovations to Syracuse Fire Station I were the primary matters discussed at the Aug. 8 Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board meeting. Chief Mickey Scott reviewed the Turkey Creek Fire Territory report for June and July. In June, the TCFT responded to 16 fire calls and 98 EMS calls, a …read more.

With a vote of 4 to 3, the Kosciusko County Council Thursday night approved a 10-year abatement for Louis Dreyfus — which included 2013-2014 abatements plus a retroactive abatement for equipment placed in 2009. Steve Snyder, legal counsel representing Louis Dreyfus, noted the 2013-2014 abatements would help grow more industry in the county with two …read more.

UPDATE: A 21-month-old Milford boy is recovering today after being bitten in the head by the family dog. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded with paramedics from Multi-Township EMS to 11625 N. 200 W., Milford, at 8:43 p.m. Thursday  after receiving a 9-1-1 call. Lutheran Air transported the child due to a deep laceration the …read more.

“I tell them if they are surfing or wakeboarding go no shallower than 10 feet (of water),” said Preston Schenkel, salesman at Main Channel Marina and knowledgeable of the new Malibu Wakesetter and other boats used for wakeboarding and surfing. “You can’t surf or wakeboard in 6-feet of water. The wake will not shape up …read more.

A Pierceton man said he may have suffered a medical condition, such as a seizure, which rendered him unaware that he may have exposed himself to three juvenile girls. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department received a call at about 9:34 p.m. Wednesday referencing a man who had exposed and fondled his genitalia to three girls …read more.

We at StaceyPageOnline.com now have three Facebook pages for you to “like” and view. Stacey Page Online – Main Page Kosciusko County Obituaries Kosciusko Public Records In an effort to continue to provide our readers with the best and most convenient ways to get the most up-to-date news and information available in today’s busy world, …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board member Beth Kroes reported her research results to the rest of the board about bringing the Taste of Home cooking show back to Syracuse. Kroes said the organization gave them a “no,” stating the Indiana market was currently over-saturated. If one of its scheduled shows were to cancel, the organization …read more.

With the Aug. 9 release of Disney’s new movie, Planes, Warsaw Flying Club is transforming their Cessna 152 into a character that didn’t appear in the movie, but bridges the gap between dream and reality. Pixar did such a great job with making their character aircraft so real to life that all it takes is …read more.

The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission intends to take the next step of action against developer Terry Shepherd for not having roads completed in the Candlewood subdivision at Packerton Road and CR 375 South. During the board’s regular meeting Wednesday, Matt Sandy, assistant planning director for the county, said a certified letter will be sent …read more.

Warsaw’s parking rules are changing as outlined in this map. The only change to the original plan is noted in red. Tower Bank has requested the angled parking north of the building be left at 2-hour parking to accommodate its customers. During Monday night’s meeting of the Warsaw Common Council, an amendment discussed during the …read more.

The arrest of a Warsaw business owner on Friday has spawned the question: How many other local businesses are continuing to operate in violation of state tax laws? Chetrice Mosley is a spokeswoman for the Indiana Department of Revenue which, sometime last week, posted a sign on the front door of Helser Carpets (see related …read more.

Beginning Friday, Aug. 30, residents of Indiana will once again be able to purchase Indiana 4-H Foundation specialty license plates. A ruling was made on July 30 reinstating the 4-H Foundation in the Specialty License Plate program. “We are so pleased that people can once again show their support for Indiana 4-H by purchasing 4-H …read more.

The Indiana State Board of Education is scheduled to discuss the A-F school performance grading system today during its state school board meeting. Gov. Mike Pence and others have called for a review of the system after accusations against former Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett. Bennett is denying accusations of improperly raising the grade …read more.

An alleged drive-by shooting at Winona Lake’s Fairlane Mobile Home Park is being investigated by Winona Lake Police. During an investigation, officers determined through witness accounts that the alleged shooting occurred in the 1400 block of Wooster Road. Police have found no evidence of a shooting, but are looking for the suspect vehicle that was …read more.

Skiing, wake boarding and now surfing are popular sports on the area lakes. Specialty boats, to create the wakes for wake boarding and surfing, have now been added to the numerous sports boats, cruisers and pontoons used on the lakes. These boats can create wakes up to 4 feet for wake boarders and surfers to …read more.

The Combined Community Services Tools for Schools giveaway is underway at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds and will continue until 4 p.m. today. Each year the event provides approximately 1,500 children with all of the tools they need to start the school year. From erasers to notebooks and pencil boxes, supplies are provided free of …read more.

[weaver_youtube 6YJCCn_i9ws rel=0] Horns were blaring on SR 15 in downtown Warsaw Tuesday, but not in response to traffic. Men and women alike were honking in support of a protest happening along the road calling for the impeachment of President Obama. The event, which began at 3 p.m., was organized by by Justin Risner of Warsaw. …read more.

Despite a proposal by the National Transportation Safety Board asking states to yet again lower the legal limit for drunk driving, don’t expect any legislation on the issue in Indiana. The NTSB said earlier this summer that deaths caused by drunk driving could be reduced if states lowered the .08 blood alcohol level again to …read more.

Ann M. Zydek WCPL Library Director As summer vacations wind down and families prepare for students returning to school, Warsaw Community Public Library is also transitioning from a very busy, successful summer reading program to its back-to-school fall programs, services and activities. Children, teens, and adults read at a record breaking pace during WCPL’s Summer …read more.

During the regular meeting of the Warsaw Common Council Monday night, five non-profit organizations made their appeals for funding for the 2014 operating year. First on the agenda was Karl Swihart representing the City-County Athletic Complex. The CCAC is seeking $31,000 to help with general operating expenses. Kosciusko Area Bus Service, also known as KABS, …read more.

The largest Syracuse Lake Association breakfast meeting in its history was held Saturday morning at Syracuse Community Building. More than 84 association members and families attended to hear what the SLA has been doing the past year. Among business was a presentation by board member Nate Shoemaker seeking interest to add music (synchronized with a …read more.

The owner of a carpet store in Warsaw was arrested early Friday morning in Winona Lake and was allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine. Additionally, Helser Carpet is in trouble with the state of Indiana for failure to pay business taxes. At about 2:23 a.m. Friday, Seth Helser, 38, of Warsaw, was stopped for speeding, …read more.

Whitley County authorities are investigating the cause of an industrial accident at Steel Dynamics that killed a 44-year-old Albion man. According to a press release, Jeffery A. Flory died at approximately 9:30 p.m. last night at the plant, located at 2800 S. 800 E., Columbia City. According to Whitley County Coroner Frederick Dellinger, Flory’s death …read more.

The annual Tools for Schools giveaway through Combined Community Services is scheduled for Wednesday at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds. Each year, CCS offers the Tools for Schools program to give area families one day to come out and get all of their children’s necessary school supplies. Available supplies range from notebooks and pencils to …read more.

The city of Warsaw continues to work on a new comprehensive study to determine future growth and development. The public’s input is important to the study and continues to be sought online. In May, Ground Rules Inc. of Zionsville was contracted for $50,750 to complete the city’s comprehensive plan. Brad Johnson of the company will …read more.

Two employees of Stimmelator’s Gentlemen’s Club in North Webster were allegedly held up at gunpoint Saturday night. According to a North Webster Police Department report, the employees, who were not identified, said a male subject pointed a handgun at them in the parking lot of the business and demanded money. The incident was reported to …read more.

At about 4:35 a.m. Sunday a driver who refused to stop for a Syracuse Police Officer caused a pursuit that ended with a female being flown to a Fort Wayne hospital. Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello said that one of his officers attempted to stop a speeding vehicle on West Chicago Street near Sycamore Street …read more.

A series of heavy storms passed through Kosciusko County Friday evening causing widespread flooding and downed trees. The Silver Lake and North Webster areas were hit the hardest. At about 4:31 p.m., the tornado siren sounded in downtown Warsaw when rotation was reported in the skies over Lake City Highway near Old Road 30. Fortunately, …read more.

[weaver_youtube xHaNdV7k3ew rel=0] As residents of Warsaw rushed indoors during today’s downpour, one man was out running for a cause very close to his heart. Steve Spear of Chicago passed through Warsaw today on his cross-country run to promote awareness on the need for clean and safe drinking water in Kenya. Spear, 49, is a former …read more.

In March 2001, Jim and Patti Thompson opened the original Kelainey’s Ice Cream in downtown Warsaw. After 12 years of successfully serving sweets and sandwiches, it seems the Center Street location might soon be no more. “We’re putting the business downtown up for sale,” says Jim Thompson. “Us and the building owner, Leon Brenneman, are …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Territory Paramedics and New Paris Fire and EMS were called at 4:19 p.m. Friday to what was initially believed to be a head-on crash on U.S. 6 at CR 29, just north of Syracuse. Upon investigation, authorities said the driver of a Jeep Wrangler, Michael Pope, 65, of Chardon, Ohio, and his …read more.

Adam Snyder Adam Christopher Snyder, 28, of Warsaw, pleaded guilty this week in South Bend District federal court to the felony offense of possession of child pornography. Snyder was arrested earlier this year when a computer contractor found stored photos and video of child pornography on Snyder’s computer’s hard drive. Snyder, of 115 EMS B48 …read more.

Housing Opportunities of Warsaw Inc. has been working with Grace College students and professors since April to conduct an income study of the Market Street corridor in Warsaw. The purpose of the study is to determine what, if any, grants may be available to address local housing needs. Pam Kennedy of H.O.W., told the Warsaw …read more.

[weaver_youtube GAGu8H3F7jc rel=0] Jason Neher was sworn in today as Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory’s newest full-time fire fighter. Neher has been on the department for just over a year and, upon successful completion of his probationary period, was officially sworn in during the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting by Warsaw Mayor Joe …read more.

Warsaw schools and the city of Warsaw have finalized an agreement to place four school resource officers in local schools. The interlocal agreement between the city and Warsaw Community Schools was first introduced to the Warsaw Common Council last month (see story) and has since, according to Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker, been approved by …read more.

The American Red Cross of Kosciusko County has joined forces with the local Dollar Tree in accepting donated school supplies during their sixth annual Back to School Brigade. Locally, all supplies collected at the Warsaw Dollar Tree will benefit Combined Community Services Tools for School Program. “We see no need to reinvent the wheel,” explained …read more.

The Syracuse Elementary Kindergarten team has decided to make a bracelet in memory of Deborah Nelson. It will be from Winona Lake’s MudLOVE and will feature the words “Just love ’em” and a red band. Nelson was a kindergarten teacher at Syracuse who passed away July 1. Nelson was always reminding her co-workers about the …read more.

“There is a tagline we use at Serenity House and that is: ‘There is a solution.’ And there really is,” said Candy Townsend. Townsend is one of the newest board members of Serenity House and, like many others, has a story that brought her to the organization. “It was my daughter,” she said, her eyes …read more.

The arrest of two Illinois women earlier this week has launched awareness of yet another check scam occurring in the county. (See related) Today, North Webster Police and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are warning citizens to be aware of a well-known scam playing on people’s hopes of gaining “free money.” North Webster Town Marshal …read more.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces pavement preservation projects are scheduled for the southwest and central sections of the INDOT Fort Wayne District beginning on Thursday, Aug. 1. Chip seal operations began this morning along SR 124, between SR 15 and SR 9 in Wabash and Huntington counties, and on SR …read more.

The American Red Cross has launched another new App, called the Team Red Cross App, which allows people to sign up to volunteer, get an overview on basic tasks and receive notifications about Red Cross disaster volunteer opportunities in our community. “When people see the Red Cross responding to emergencies, they often want to help …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The Kosciusko Lakes and Streams center at Grace College has received a $40,100 grant to conduct an E. coli assessment at the public swimming beaches in Warsaw. The grant was awarded by the K21 Health Foundation. E. coli is a bacteria known to cause digestive problems, urinary tract infections and other …read more.

This month’s First Friday event in downtown Warsaw is focusing on Health, Wealth and Diversity. The fun begins at 5 p.m. with the Criterium Bike Races taking place in the half-mile loop around the courthouse square until 9 p.m. This is the fifth year for the bike race, which is part of the Indiana Kentucky …read more.

The following is provided by the Warsaw+Winona Ride+Walk Advisory Committee as a reminder to both bicycles and motor vehicles to share the roads: Where to Ride Your Bike You could not live in a better community if you want to ride your bike. If you are a recreational rider, there are great short rides around …read more.

Victoria Biddle, an incoming freshman at Tippecanoe Valley High School this fall, has been working on more than just preparing for her high school experience. Biddle recently took part in a 4 day leadership experience at the National Young Leaders State Conference. According to Biddle, the event was held at O’Hare in Chicago from July …read more.

“This is year number five,” says Kosciusko Runner’s Association Director Bill Crane of the Switchback 5K race. “The first year was supposed to be one and done. We started it as a joke because we knew people would hate it. Turns out they love it.” The race will be staged at the Warsaw Missonary Church …read more.

Pamela Ann Rozelle Pamela Rozelle, 37, of Warsaw, resigned her position as a guidance counselor at Warsaw Community High School today amid allegations that she was in possession of marijuana and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. (See related) Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton today released the full Winona Lake Police Department report that …read more.

Beginning in January 2014, Kosciusko County will begin a three month trial of something known as Drug Court. Hoss Smith, manager of the Warsaw Serenity House, said of the program, “It’s designed to take those with addictions and put them with strict supervision and rules to follow.” The goal of Drug Court is to first …read more.

The annual Fun Fest by the River in North Manchester kicks off Aug. 8 and offers a weekend full of fun. The theme for this year’s festival is “classic.” “It’s a great three days with many things going on that people can be a part of,” said North Manchester Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tim …read more.

Crowded programs, insufficient space for members and an aging facility has prompted the need for a new YMCA in Warsaw. The YMCA has been an important part of family life in Kosciusko County for more than 50 years. As the community grows, so has programs, services and facilities. Community leaders confirm a new YMCA, also …read more.

Pamela Ann Rozelle Amid news of her arrest with a 17-year-old student, Warsaw Community Schools guidance counselor Pamela Rozelle has resigned. WCS Superintendent Dr. Craig J. Hintz accepted Rozelle’s resignation today noting that, “while the school corporation appreciates the service of Mrs. Rozelle, her resignation is in the best interest of all involved at this …read more.

Local law enforcement authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating two Wabash County men wanted for charges of home improvement fraud. Kosciusko and Whitley county officers are attempting to locate two Disko, Ind., brothers who are believed to be behind a variety of residential home improvement scams in both Kosciusko and Whitley counties. …read more.

Steven J. Gutowski, whose last known address was Winona Lake, was sentenced to four years at the Indiana Department of Corrections this morning in Kosciusko Superior Court on three class C felony counts of forgery and three class D felony counts of theft. Gutowski was also ordered to pay restitution to The Papers Inc., Milford, …read more.

Milford Fire Department was called out at 4 a.m. this morning to the home of Rodney Miller, West CR 900 North, when a pole barn on his property caught fire. Fully engulfed when firefighters arrived, assistance with tankers was called for from Leesburg and Nappanee fire departments. According to Milford Fire Chief Brian Haines the …read more.

Milford School is another step closer to having a school resource officer in the building for a pilot program. During a special Wawasee school board meeting late Tuesday afternoon in Syracuse, the board approved unanimously entering into an agreement with the town of Milford to provide a resource officer for at least four hours each …read more.

It’s good news for the Bulldog Saloon in Mentone where a meeting among state officials Tuesday seemed to bring a move toward a mutual resolution that will allow the bar to stay in operation. Tim Carter owns the Bulldog Saloon at 101 E. Main St., Mentone, and, as StaceyPageOnline.com first reported, he was worried that …read more.

A Warsaw Community Schools junior counselor has been arrested for possession of marijuana and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after she was found in the company of a 17-year-old in a parked vehicle. Pamela Ann Rozelle, 37, of East Kemo Avenue, Warsaw, was arrested early Tuesday morning by Winona Lake Police Officer Joe …read more.

By STEPHANIE LONEY Staff Writer Dixie Days held their annual Car and Bike Show at the Mermaid Festival fairgrounds this year and named winners in various classes for both cars and motorcycles. Bike winners include: Audrey Stambaugh, Warsaw, Best Harley — 2005 Heritage Softail Deluxe; Jay Boggs, Mentone, Best Custom —  2005 Road King; John …read more.

Following the statewide problems associated with the 2013 CTB McGraw-Hill’s administration of the ISTEP+ this past spring, the Indiana Department of Education has released findings as to the validity of the test results of schools affected by continual server interruptions. Though many schools systems, such as Warsaw Community School Corporation, reported a belief that the …read more.

Reconstruction of a portion of CR 100 East in Milford is necessary due to the development of Trupointe Cooperative’s full-service agricultural fertilizer hub and grain handling facility. Today, Kosciusko County Commissioners opened bids for the road project. Two bids were opened for reconstruction of CR 100 East from CRs 1300 North to 1400 North. The …read more.

Acting on separate tips, Warsaw Police narcotics officers located two active meth labs Monday night and also arrested a local man for selling marijuana. According to Warsaw Police, at approximately 5 p.m., officers were given a tip that there was an active meth lab at 3762 W. Old Rd. 30 on the west side of …read more.

A simple “for sale” listing on Craigslist led Kosciusko County authorities to a large-scale scam. Two Illinois women were arrested on local felony charges of corrupt business influence and control and felony attempted theft after they admitted to their involvement in a popular Nigerian scam. The scam, although in slighlty different variations, all involve the …read more.

The 2013 Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour, hosted by Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation, proved to be a success with approximately 350 participates taking to Lake Tippecanoe July 27 to view six lake homes. In pontoons carrying at least six people each, groups took turns visiting the six stops. Fifty-eight local businesses sponsored the event, and 62 volunteers …read more.