Patrons of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation are encouraged to attend either of two upcoming community meetings to learn about a potential building project at Akron Elementary School. The first community meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in the Akron Elementary School Gym. A second community meeting will be held at …read more.

The names of the two officers involved in the shooting that occurred in Plymouth on Monday night have been released. (see related) According to information provided by Indiana State Police and Plymouth Police Department, Trooper William B. Ennis, ISP, and Officer Matthew Emenhiser, PPD, were the two officers involved. The incident took place at approximately …read more.

An old telephone scam is making a resurgence in Indiana communities: the jury duty scam. Here’s how it works: You get a call from someone claiming to be with court staff or law enforcement. They inform you that you failed to report for jury service and will be arrested unless you pay a fine immediately. …read more.

New Paris Fire Department with assistance from Turkey Creek Fire Territory responded to a house fire at approximately 10:15 a.m. today. The fire was reported at 16640 US 6, Syracuse, between CR 127 and CR 29. The fire was reportedly contained to the northeast corner of the garage area.

On Dec. 10, Secretary Tom Vilsack declared 54 counties in the State of Michigan as primary natural disaster areas and 27 as contiguous counties. This action was based on damages and losses caused by excessive snow, freeze, frost, high winds, cold temperatures, snowfall, ice and blizzards that occurred Jan. 1, 2014, and ending May 17, …read more.

Milford’s town council held its last meeting of 2014 Tuesday morning. Items on the agenda included a change to election practices as well as a pay raise for city employees. Ordinance 2014-9 changes the election year for town council members to coincide with federal and state elections. Those members elected in 2015 will serve a …read more.

Trevor Alan Wertman, 19 and Trey Andrew Hall, 20, both of 8280 E. US 30, Pierceton, have been charged with burglary, a level 4 felony and theft, a level 6 felony. Both were arrested Tuesday. Warsaw Police filed the affidavit of probable cause on Dec. 27. The court document states a homeowner reported between July …read more.

A joint operational investigation between Warsaw Police Narcotics Unit, Kosciusko County Drug Task Force, Warsaw Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the arrest of six individuals within the last three days. Arrests began Saturday, Dec. 27, when at approximately 2 p.m. Warsaw Police Narcotics Unit and the county Drug Task Force arrested …read more.

Leesburg Fire Department is responding to a reported residential fire alarm located a 3776 East Armstrong Road in Leesburg. No fire was located by fire officials.

North Webster is known for its spirit of cooperation and welcoming attitude. Located “between the lakes,” the town sits partially on Webster Lake and is close to Lake Tippecanoe and the Barbee chain of lakes offering much recreational enjoyment to both year around and summer residents and visitors to Tippecanoe Township. Things seem to be …read more.

Milford Town Council President Bob Cockburn is looking forward to doing some house cleaning in 2015. “My main concern is cleaning up these old buildings … eyesores that have been uninhabited for years,” he said. A recent example is the Medina’s Body Repair building gutted by a fire last February, which still sits in disrepair, …read more.

Town Manager Henry DeJulia, Syracuse Town Council and town department heads are looking forward to 2015. “I want to continue building a community where people want to visit and live, where everybody wants to be,” DeJulia said. He pointed out the town has taken on quite a few projects most small towns don’t specifically address. …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce announces the Annual Chamber Membership Banquet to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. This year’s keynote is Vice President and Director of Athletics of  the University of Notre …read more.

Syracuse-Turkey Creek Public Library board unanimously approved Kim Blaha of Goshen to take over the reins as director of the library during its regular meeting Monday evening. It is a role previously filled by John Castleman, who retired in October. Blaha has worked at the Middlebury Community Public Library for six years and received her …read more.

Don Snemis, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, is reminding Hoosiers that there will be new laws regarding Motor Driven Cycles, commonly referred to as mopeds or scooters, beginning Thursday, Jan. 1. “We want Hoosiers to be as prepared as possible before these new laws are implemented at the beginning of the year,” …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located CR 450N and CR 850W. The driver is being checked out by EMS and was reportedly disoriented at the scene. The accident is believed to be a single-vehicle accident that left the car involved in a nearby field. Details are pending further investigation. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

A desire to deliver equal service to all residents of Warsaw and Wayne Township is becoming a reality. The Warsaw/Wayne Fire Territory was formed in 2009 and all residents serviced by the fire territory are paying the same tax rate. But response time to the southern part of the township can take up to nine …read more.

The man who was shot by police Monday night has been identified as Lane G. Dodson, 33, Tomahawk Drive, Plymouth. His medical conditions is still unknown. The Indiana State Police is investigating a shooting that involved two officers and an armed man Monday evening in Plymouth. One of the officers involved in the shooting works …read more.

Rebecca R. Hendrix, 25, and Mychal D. Loper, 24, both of 7979 N. 600W, Etna Green, were arrested Saturday. Hendrix was initially charged with theft and Loper was charged with fraud. However, court records show both face charges of fraud on a financial institution, a level 5 felony; forgery, a level 6 felony; and theft, …read more.

By JOY LOHSE Marketing and Public Relations Director, Kosciusko Community Hospital Due to a sudden rise in influenza activity, Kosciusko Community Hospital is imposing the following restrictions to help protect patients, visitors and staff: Anyone coming into the healthcare facility seeking treatment who has cold or flu-like symptoms (such as fever, cough or muscles aches) …read more.

Vicki Lynn Simmons(Photo provided) The driver of a deadly car crash Saturday morning near Milford has been arrested, along with another individual, by deputies with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department (see related). According to a statement provided by Sgt. Chad Hill, public information officer with KCSD, officers and emergency personnel responded to the single-vehicle crash …read more.

By PHIL BLOOM Communications, Indiana Department of Natural Resources There are many ways to recycle Christmas trees, but tossing them on a frozen lake to create fish habitat may not be the best idea and may require a permit from the Department of Natural Resources. “Fish attractors tend to bring fish and fishermen together,” said …read more.

Don Snemis, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, is urging Hoosiers with suspended licenses to take advantage of the agency’s Reinstatement Relief Program before it expires at the end of the year. This program offers a 50 percent discount, to those who qualify, on reinstatement fees obtained before July 1, 2013 for operating …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley Viking Guard High School Band and six other high school bands from Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana and Ohio are joining forces with the country band Big and Rich to put on an exciting and memorable halftime show for 60,000 fans at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Kickoff for the game, featuring Texas A&M …read more.

Niblock Excavating & Asphalt, Bristol, was awarded the bid for the first phase of Warsaw’s Market Street Reconstruction Project. The bid was awarded this morning during a special Board of Public Works & Safety meeting. Niblock was the lowest of three bids received on Dec. 23. Their bid was $1,460,530.65. According to Jeremy Skinner, city …read more.

Officers with Warsaw Police Department responded earlier today to a vehicle chase that began on US 30 and SR 15. The vehicle, described as a black Chrysler convertible, reportedly traveled westbound and through various county roads, allegedly reaching speeds over 100 mph. The pursuit led back to Sheldon Street and CR 300 and went into …read more.

InkFreeNews.com continues to prove itself as Kosciusko County’s news leader. We have reached 30,000 Facebook likes and continue to grow. We are Kosciusko County’s most liked news source.

Tyler C. Harkins, 25, North Fifth Street, North Webster, complained of pain to the back after the 2010 Nissan he was driving rolled over on SR 13, north of North Syracuse-Webster Road, Sunday evening. The accident was at 7:15 p.m. A witness, Randall E. Woodcock, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg, told police he was following Hawkins …read more.

Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson has released the name of the passenger involved in Saturday morning’s fatal vehicular crash as that of Kami L. Ellis, 27, Nappanee. Ellis died from blunt force trauma. The accident was north of Milford on CR 1350N. An autopsy was performed on Ellis today at the Northeast Indiana Forensic Center, …read more.

Shana Hutcherson, 39, Syracuse, was not injured in an early morning accident today, but a passenger was taken to Elkhart General Hospital.. The accident was on Old US 20, east of CR 13 in northern Elkhart County at 4:20 a.m. Uzziel Martinez, 31, Goshen, the injured passenger, complained of pain to the face. Elkhart County …read more.

The vehicle accident early this morning on CR 1350N, between CR 200W and CR 300W has claimed the life of one individual. The crash at approximately 12:09 a.m. Deputies and emergency personnel arrived on scene to find a disintegrated 2007 Nissan, 350 Z, engulfed in flames, in a field. The Milford Fire Department subsequently located …read more.

Mary E. Durlin, 62, Bremen, died as a result of injuries she suffered in a one-vehicle accident shortly before 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26. The accident was on US 6 near Rose Road. Two small children, in the vehicle, were not injured. They were in car seats in the rear passenger seats. Indiana state Police …read more.

Milford Fire Department, Multi-Township EMS and County Sheriff’s officers are en route to a one-vehicle accident on CR 1350N, near CR 300W. The vehicle has reportedly struck a tree. The area of CR 1350N, between CR 200W and CR 300W is closed to all traffic. Photos of the single vehicle involved in the accident will …read more.

[weaver_youtube KZlmZEU9QQY rel-0]   The response was fantastic. InkFreeNews received a wide variety of holiday photos from our readers, ranging from a baby’s first visit with Santa Claus to a week-old newborn at Riley’s Children’s Hospital. We even received photos of decorations, preparations for Christmas, furry kids ready for Christmas and many more. Every photo we …read more.

On Monday, Dec. 22, the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program released its third annual compilation of statistics from the National Incident-Based Reporting System, providing expanded data on more than 4.9 million criminal incidents reported to law enforcement in 2013. The NIBRS, implemented to improve the overall quality of crime data collected by law enforcement, captures …read more.

The U.S. Postal Service will continue making Saturday home deliveries for another year. Congress passed a government spending resolution last week that includes a mandate for six-day mail service. It was signed into law by President Obama. The provision extends to the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30, 2015. The resolution did not …read more.

At approximately 2:56 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, officers and paramedics were called to the scene of a personal injury accident in the 700 block of West Lincoln Avenue in Goshen. Witnesses reported two vehicles were seen in a speed contest originated near the Autozone store located at Lincoln Avenue and Second Street. The vehicles, a …read more.

There is still time to submit photos of funny, sweet and certainly memorable photos dealing with Christmas, present or past. Photo submissions will be accepted until 5 p.m. today and can be emailed to [email protected] Remember these can be any Christmas photos you, our readers, have or treasure, including those surprised faces yesterday morning opening …read more.

A Middlebury man was arrested earlier this week after allegedly molesting several young relatives. According to the Elkhart County Correctional Complex Inmate records, 65-year-old Richard Porter has been arrested for child molestation and given a $250,000 bond. According to WNDU, Porter has been charged with seven counts of child molestation at this time with an …read more.

Icy road conditions due to a heavy frost cause an accident on SR 19, north of SR 10 at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26. Alissa D. Dolbee, 38, North CR 700W, Warsaw, and a passenger in her vehicle, Alayna Cooper, 14, North CR 700W, Warsaw, were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Both individuals complained of …read more.

Bobi K. Sopher 38, North SR 13, Syracuse, complained of pain to the head, after her vehicle slid off the road at 7:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26. The accident was a North SR 13 and North Lake View Trace. Syracuse Police report Sopher lost control of her vehicle due to icy road conditions at the …read more.

Icy road conditions due to a freezing frost caused Ashleigh M. Koslow, 18, South Edwater Drive, Silver Lake, to loose control of her vehicle Friday morning. The accident was at 6:24 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, on South SR 15, south of CR 700S, Claypool. Koslow complained of pain to the neck. She was transported to …read more.

The Salvation Army bells have stopped ringing. On Tuesday, a .999 fine silver one troy ounce coin was found inside a counter kettle located at Peerless Cleaners in Warsaw. “Before I opened the kettle, I caught a glimpse of something odd when I looked down at the slot. I’ve found a lot of unusual things …read more.

[weaver_youtube XoB5NDdinjg rel=8]   A young girl from the Ivory Coast, West Africa, recently received a unique procedure helping to improve her ability to see and improving her overall quality of life. The patient, Nora, was born with a rare condition where her muscles that elevate the eyelids were malfunctioning or absent, requiring her to …read more.

The biggest question in any child’s life is how does Santa Claus manage to deliver presents all over the world in a single night? The tradition of tracking Saint Nick began back in 1955 after a misprinted advertisement in Colorado Springs, Col., led to children hoping to contact Santa to be connected to the CONAD …read more.

Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance supervisors across the state are closely monitoring local weather forecasts and pavement sensors to deploy salt trucks before Christmas Eve rains transition to snow and wintry mix on state highways. Because this storm is leading off with rain, pre-treating roads and bridges must be done just before pavement temperatures fall …read more.

The 74th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy held its graduation ceremony, last evening, Dec. 23, in the south atrium of the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda in Indianapolis. Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter addressed the graduating recruits, followed by a keynote address from William Westfall, a nationally recognized law enforcement trainer. After the keynote address the …read more.

Members of United Steel Workers Local 809, Warsaw, were up early this morning putting together 285 Christmas meals for those in need. The meals will be distributed from 9 a.m. to noon this morning. The meals are free of charge, no questions asked. Members of the local union will be at their union hall, 420 …read more.

The National Weather Service Northern Indiana issued a special weather statement and hazardous weather outlook for this afternoon and evening. A rain and snow mix late this afternoon will likely become all snow by early evening. There is still uncertainty regarding the timing of the changeover, which will impact snow amounts. The snow may become …read more.

The death of Sarah Gibbs, 34, in the Dec. 19 fire at 1031 E. Smith St., Warsaw, is now being investigated as a homicide by Warsaw Police Department. Gibbs was found deceased inside the residence. Warsaw Police today received the preliminary coroner’s verdict following a forensic autopsy performed at the Northeast Indiana Forensic Center, Fort …read more.

Clifton Valentius Holiday, 27, Winona Lake, was sentenced in United States Federal Court, Northern District, South Bend. He received an 84-month sentence with two years supervised release. He plead guilty to the felony offense of being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, documents filed in the case …read more.

While others are wrapping gifts, baking cookies and preparing for Santa’s arrival, one local family will spend their first Christmas with their newborn daughter at Riley Children’s Hospital. According to Jerika Sizemore, it was the constant fevers and inability to hold down food that first alarmed her that something was amiss with her newborn daughter …read more.

By JOE DONNELLY United States Senator for Indiana After two years of working to combat the scourge of military suicide, the Jacob Sexton Military Suicide Prevention Act is now law. This landmark legislation recently passed the House and the Senate as part of the National Defense Authorization Act and was signed into law by the …read more.

[weaver_youtube DwEg-8ZASHg rel=0] Today, Indiana Governor Mike Pence released a video wishing Hoosiers a Merry Christmas. “The holidays are a time of tradition for families all across the Hoosier state,” stated Pence. “From trimming the tree to singing carols and enjoying time with friends, loved ones and neighbors, every Hoosier family finds their own special …read more.

At the Dec. 11 Kosciusko County Council meeting, Kosciusko County Commissioner Ron Truex came before the council to request the establishment of a temporary assistant county administrator position, which was ultimately approved. The current county administrator, Ron Robinson, is preparing for retirement, and the commissioners and council felt that an interim assistant administrator would help …read more.

Bids for the first phase of Warsaw’s Market Street Project were opened this morning by Jeremy Skinner, city planner, and James Emans, city engineer. The project will be from Argonne Road to near Bronson Street. Three bidders: Reith-Riley Construction Company Inc., Goshen; Phend & Brown Inc., Milford; and Niblock Excavating & Asphalt, Bristol, submitted bids …read more.

Beth Brewer, Claypool, experienced something Monday afternoon she will never forget. She shared her experience with InkFreeNews on our Facebook page and it is worth sharing with others. “I want to share this truly amazing ‘pay it forward’ I saw at Walmart in Warsaw today. This gentleman in his early to late 70s was in …read more.

Derek Michael Bruner Derek Michael Bruner, 25, 410 Kincaide St., Warsaw, was given a Christmas present from Superior Court Judge Duane Huffer this morning. Bruner was given probation for his role in the Sept. 12, North Webster KeyBank robbery. (See Money Recovered In Bank Robbery) Bruner entered a guilty plea to obstruction of justice, a …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located in the area of the 6300 block of SR 13, Pierceton. Two vehicles were involved in the accident. According to officials with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, both drivers were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital for injuries. Traffic is blocked until police clear the scene. Two trucks …read more.

Sarah J. Gibbs, 34, a renter at 1031 E. Smith St., Warsaw, has been positively identified as the victim in Friday evenings house fire. The Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office, with assistance of forensic dentist Dr. Craig Nelson, has identified Gibbs. The autopsy was performed today. (See UPDATE: House Fire On Smith Street and Fire Victim’s …read more.

The United States Attorney’s Office, Fort Wayne, announced a criminal complaint was filed charging five individuals with conspiracy to distribute heroin.  A criminal complaint is a charging document and all persons charged are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Named in the complaint were: Eduardo Martinez, age 29, Fort Wayne Gisela Leyva Gamez, age …read more.

The Town of Winona Lake announces it’s holiday trash schedule and holiday office hours. There will be no trash pick up Thursday, Dec. 25 or Thursday, Jan. 1. Trash will be picked up on Friday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Jan. 2. Additionally Town of Winona Lake offices are closing Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 24-26 and …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a reported shed fire located at 208 East Catholic St., Pierceton. According to Reporter Jarrett Van Meter, the fire began as a result of a minor smoking inside the shed. No animals or individuals were reportedly harmed as a result of the fire.  

A grandson upset with a grandfather ransacked the home then blamed someone else. However, after coming clean with police, he now faces charges for his actions. The homeowner told police, his grandson, Joshua Hensley, 18, 5251 E. CR 800N, Syracuse, told him on Nov. 17, he saw an individual in a red sedan pull into the driveway. …read more.

Lawrence Charles Filion, 33, 9380 E. Wizard of Oz Way, Cromwell, was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail late last week on a charge of possession of a firearm on school property. The incident occurred on Nov. 1 at Wawasee Middle School. The probable cause affidavit filed with the court shows on Nov. 1 a …read more.

Don Snemis, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced today that BMV license branches will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. All license branches with Saturday hours will resume their regularly scheduled business hours on Saturday, Dec. 27. In addition, license branches will be …read more.

Two persons sustained minor injuries in two separate accidents at the same location this morning. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Pierceton Police were called at 7:25 a.m. on US 30 at CR 900E. The first accident occurred when Barbara Dunfee, 58, Columbia City, turned in front of an eastbound vehicle driven by David Callison, unknown …read more.

In observance of Christmas, the City of Warsaw offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25 and Friday Dec. 26. Thursday’s trash route will be picked up Wednesday, Dec. 24. Friday’s route will be Monday, Dec. 29. City offices will also be closed Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.  Thursday’s trash route will …read more.

The investigation into a fatal fire at 11:14 p.m. Friday on East Smith Street, Warsaw, continues according to Warsaw Police Department. (See UPDATE: House Fire On Smith Street) An autopsy will be performed early nest week and it is believed the identity of the victim will be released late Monday or Tuesday, once positive identification …read more.

Continuing a yearly tradition, Pak-A-Sak/Marathon Food Mart of Warsaw has once again provided a large donation towards the purchase of clothing and gifts for local families in need of assistance this holiday season. Kosciusko County F.O.P. Lodge No. 149 has annually conducted the Christmas with a Cop program in December that involves law enforcement officers …read more.

Jeremy L. Hall, 38, of Warsaw, was sentenced this past week in South Bend Federal Court to 97 months imprisonment with 15 years supervised release after pleading guilty to the felony offense of distribution of child pornography. According to documents filed in this case, on Feb. 27, Hall possessed a computer onto which he had …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Jefferson Elementary second grade classes saw a need for warmth in our community this December by holding a drive to collect mittens, gloves, scarves, hats and pajamas. Students gathered approximately 100 items to donate to Combined Community Services. CCS will donate the items to those in …read more.

Warsaw Fire Department along with members of Squad 70, the county’s fire investigation team, and the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office are at the scene of a fatal house fire on East Smith Street. The name of the individual who perished in the fire is not being released at this time. The cause is still undetermined. …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS, EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation A special convocation was held at Triton Elementary School recently to recognize special students with award T-shirts. Students in each grade were awarded T-shirts in two categories, Trojan Pride and  PE Students of the Month. Trojan Pride winners: Kindergarten- Janika Kemp First- Addison Hammond Second- Allie …read more.

Open discussion by elected officials in a public meeting is a good sign of transparency. A special meeting of the Warsaw Common Council Friday afternoon was an example of open discussion before a decision. The meeting was called to adopt a resolution setting the 2015 tax rate for city residents. The discussion focused on should …read more.

There couldn’t have been a better way to end the last regular meeting of the year, of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety, than to swear in a new police officer. Phil Hawks, who has completed his probationary time, was sworn in as the newest Warsaw Police officer at the start of Friday …read more.

Several recent Internet scams mean that there is a need for increased awareness. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s department and the Better Business Bureau of Indiana are teaming up to inform county residents about a series of scam calls that have been made by someone pretending to be the Internal Revenue Service. One InkFreeNews reader stated …read more.

College isn’t cheap. There’s no doubt about that. And with the class of 2015 about to be up to their ears in college applications, the esteemed finance publisher Kiplinger has offered up its list of best college values in the nation. And a number of Hoosier schools made the list. “We salute this year’s top …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department Board Members thought they had built a new cabin after viewing photos at their regular board meeting earlier this week of the remodeled Nye Youth Cabin. Larry Plummer, superintendent, shared photographs of the remodeling. Plummer noted the interior floor cracks have been repaired, all electrical work completed, the furnace encased, …read more.

Wondering how you are going to be able to make a Christmas meal for your family? It’s been a struggle to decide whether you purchase food, make a rent or mortgage payment, or even a utility payment. Finances just are not making ends meet. United Steel Workers Local 809, Warsaw, is helping to make Christmas …read more.

Lakeland Regional Sewer District opened bids Thursday evening at the North Webster Community Center for construction of the wastewater treatment plant and section C of the wastewater collection system. Casey Erwin of DLZ Architects, Engineers, Planners, Surveyors, which drew the engineering plans for the project, read the bids. Board President John Haney then made a …read more.

Jeremy Ranstead, 27, Osceola, died this morning when his vehicle struck the rear tandem axle of a 2007 Volvo Semi on SR 15, approximately one mile south of US 6. The accident was at 3:29 a.m. (see related) Police say Ranstead’s vehicle crossed the center line hitting the back of the 2007 Volvo Semi, driven …read more.

The sole case at the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting was approved Thursday evening. David Swartz’s petition for a variance was approved as presented. Swartz wants to allow enclosed stairs 3.7 feet from the property line and 19 feet from the right of way to remain as constructed with a permit. His property is …read more.

  Santa Claus, toys and cheeseburgers provided the framework for Thursday night’s second annual Shopping With Heroes event put on by the Warsaw Police Department. The event allowed for pre-selected children to eat supper at Burger King, ride in police cars and pick out toys for themselves at Meijer, all free of charge and in …read more.

The name of the 27-year-old individual killed in a two-vehicle accident has not yet been released by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, pending family notification. According to the accident report, the accident occurred at 3:29 a.m. south of US 6, north of Milford, on SR 15. The unidentified driver of a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier was …read more.

The Silver Alert issued today on James Allen Blint has been cancelled as of 7:20 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.   A statewide Silver Alert has been declared on the disappearance of a LaPorte man. The LaPorte County Sheriff is investigating the disappearance of James Allen Blint, an adult from LaPorte. Blint is an 85-year-old white …read more.

Josh J. Minkler, Acting United States Attorney, announced today Charles M. Prideaux, 47, Evansville, was sentenced to 60 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Richard L. Young for possession of sexually explicit material involving minors. This case was the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Child Exploitation Task Force …read more.

Ink Free News is asking readers to submit their favorite Christmas photos. We welcome readers’ submissions of funny, sweet, and certainly memorable photos dealing with Christmas.  These photos can include, photos with Santa, catching Santa delivering presents, a child’s or adult’s expression opening Christmas gifts, making delicious Christmas cookies and treats, or even your pets …read more.

  Kathleen G. Sands, 20, North CR 200E, Milford, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital for medical treatment following a two-vehicle accident at 3:06 p.m. Thursday, at Meijer Drive and Lake City Highway. Sands complained of pain to the head. Warsaw Police report Sands’ 1999 Mercury was struck by a 2001 Ford F3D truck driven …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a reported rollover accident located on CR 1300N and CR 100E. Two vehicles were reportedly involved in the crash. No injuries were reported though both drivers were shaken by the incident. The accident will be investigated by the Indiana State Police. Multi-Township EMS responded to the scene.

Don Snemis, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced today the state of Indiana has awarded a four-year contract to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to provide motorcycle skills testing and training courses through the BMV’s Indiana Motorcycle Operator Safety Education Program. MSF won the contract after a competitive bidding process. MSF is a …read more.

Local police departments recently released statements concerning increased patrols in Kosciusko County during the holiday season. New Year’s celebrations are often coupled with alcohol, giving officers everywhere a reason to be extra watchful of drivers during these times. Warsaw Police Department Officer Lt. Kip Schuter spoke on the phone to give a little more insight …read more.

In what was a short Silver Lake Town Council meeting, the council members discussed such issues as the cost of liability insurance for 2015 and the possibility of codifying the town ordinance archives. The quote  the town received for having someone come in and compile all of the town ordinances was estimated to be somewhere …read more.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced a 131-count criminal indictment was unsealed today in Boston, Mass., in connection with the 2012 nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak. Barry J. Cadden, owner and head pharmacist of New England Compounding Center and NECC’s supervisory pharmacist Glenn A chin have been charged with 25 acts of second-degree murder in Indiana, …read more.

OrthoWorx and Winona Lake Limitless Park Committee recently joined forces in a campaign to purchase equipment for the park. The results of that campaign have been announced. Over $10,000 was raised during the campaign through online crowd funding campaign, local events and a contribution from Orthopedics Capital Foundation. In addition to the total funds raised, …read more.

  The Warsaw Rotary Club held its 49th Annual “Rotary Salvation Army Day” at the club meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Originally the event was called “Brice Phillipson Day” when it was formed in 1965 by Chairman Bruce Howe. “We collected just a little under $1,000 that first year,” noted Howe during the celebration. “I …read more.

Article by Governor Mike Pence Indiana is on a roll. Unemployment in our state has declined from more than 8 percent when I was elected Governor to 5.7 percent today. We’ve made great progress as a state in recent years. High school graduation rates are up, ISTEP scores have increased, and Indiana ranked second in …read more.

By SERGEANT RON GALAVIZ Public Information Office, Indiana State Police-Fort Wayne District 22 A 27-year-old man who was being sought by Noble County authorities was arrested the evening of Dec. 16 after leading an Indiana State Police Trooper on a short vehicle and subsequent foot pursuit. According to Trooper Mike Carroll, at approximately 5:10 p.m., he …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle accident located on SR 13 near Harkless Drive in Syracuse. Syracuse EMS, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Syracuse Police Department responded to the scene. The vehicle rolled over as a result of the crash. Medical treatment was refused at the scene.

Syracuse Town Council learned Tuesday evening during its regular monthly meeting the Syracuse Police Department now has 10 body cameras for officers and training began Wednesday (today). Police Chief Tony Ciriello reviewed some of the guidelines for the body cameras, notably they aren’t allowed to be on in rest rooms, hospitals or doctor’s offices unless …read more.