Michael Stinfer David Kolbe Michael Stinfer, a Republican running as an Independent on the ballot for Indiana House District 22, will accept any form of debate proposed by a candidate or the community. “I believe open debate is a bedrock of democracy. Brave men and women paid the ultimate sacrifice for this freedom, and I …read more.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Petty Officer 2nd Class Braxton Riley, a native of Syracuse, Ind., and 2008 graduate Wawasee High School, is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard USS Somerset (LPD 25), one of the world’s most modern, networked, survivable and transformational warships. USS Somerset is named in commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. …read more.

Syracuse Town Councilman Bill Musser said the new pedestrian bridge on Harkless Drive in Syracuse is completed. “It’s hard to believe all the walkers, joggers and bikers that use this road on a daily basis, and this will get them off the road and out of traffic,” Musser said in an email. “It’s a great …read more.

UPDATE: Center Street and Main Street crossings are now open. The crossing at Market Street will be closed the night of Wednesday, July 30. While Norfolk Southern announced it would need only 3-4 days last week to complete infrastructure repairs to two main crossings in downtown Warsaw, the work is still not completed today, and …read more.

During a special Wawasee school board meeting Tuesday evening, Jim Evans, director of finances for the Wawasee School Corporation, reminded the board of the five funds making up the budget. The special meeting was in part a budget work session and the board gave approval to advertise the 2015 budget, which is required by law. …read more.

Hundreds of educators from across the state gathered both yesterday and today for Warsaw Community School’s E3 Technology Conference, located at Warsaw Community High School in the Performing Arts Center and WCHS classrooms. A total of 380 guests were hosted by WCS today for the conference including Glenda Ritz, State Superintendent. Educators were able to …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report filed by Indiana State Police, at 3:24 p.m. on July 29, Allen J. Fuller, 30, 200 North, Warsaw, was traveling westbound on US 30 near 200 North in the left lane. A semi in the right lane began to change lanes. Fuller hit his brakes to avoid a collision with …read more.

Online registration for the Wawasee Community School Corp. began Tuesday, July 29. To register in person at Wawasee High School, you can do so from noon to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, and Tuesday, Aug. 5, in the learning resources center of the high school. There will be computers for you to complete the online …read more.

A Mentone man has been accused of molesting a young relative and is being held on a $50,000 surety bond. Brian Grosch, 36, was arrested Monday and charged with child molesting, stemming from the girl’s claim that he violated her on at least three different occasions which began when she was just 6 years old in …read more.

Irrigation water shooting onto roads is a problem needing to be addressed, commissioner Brad Jackson said at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting this morning. Jackson suggested drafting a letter to area farmers asking them to refrain from getting water from irrigation systems across county roadways. “We don’t want an ordinance or fines,” said Jackson. Commissioner …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers today kicked off a statewide “15 to Finish” campaign that aims to boost college graduation rates by encouraging Hoosier students to take at least 15 credit hours each semester. Data show that students who complete 15 or more credits per semester are more likely to graduate …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announces its 2014-2015 registration dates and times for students attending any Tippecanoe Valley school – Akron Elementary School, Mentone Elementary School, Tippecanoe Valley Middle School or Tippecanoe Valley High School. Registration will be held at each school from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, and Thursday, July 31. …read more.

In response to a public meeting last week held by city’s code enforcement officer Lawrence Clifford, former city councilman Kyle Babcock reached out to local media saying he never received notification of the hearing. (See related) “I think the city of Warsaw has some explaining to do,” Babcock said in a letter to StaceyPageOnline.com. “I …read more.

At Warsaw Community Schools, learning doesn’t stop just because it’s summer. On July 16-17, 10 educators from WCS participated in the second annual Indiana Principal Leadership Institute Summer Seminar at Indiana State University. IPLI is a two-year institute designed to address the professional needs of Indiana principals with an emphasis on student success. The institute …read more.

Postponed to help fellow firefighters in their time of need, the Winona Lake Fire Department’s 100th anniversary celebration originally set for last weekend will resume this Saturday with plenty of activities for the entire family. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2, kids activities and about $500 in door prizes from Winona Lake and Village businesses …read more.

Atwood Fire Department responded to a fire at approximately 5 a.m. today on Crystal Lake Road that resulted in the deaths of thousands of chickens. According to Mike Harmon, Atwood Fire Department Fire Chief, the fire was located in a building owned by Egg Innovations, which reportedly purchased the property about a year and a …read more.

At 4:23 p.m. July 25, 2014, the Plymouth Police Department received a report regarding an 11-year-old girl that had been sexually assaulted at a residence in the 100 block of Franklin Street in Plymouth. A suspect was identified as Jonas Olvera, 67, who was visiting from Mission, Texas. According to police, after further investigation, Jonas …read more.

Last night the smell of smoked meat and the sound of live music filled the air in the Village at Winona Lake. It was the Third Annual Blue Jeans and BBQ Gala to benefit Combined Community Services. A group of “celebrity chefs,” including Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, Winona Lake Fire Chief Mitch Titus, Gordy Clemens, …read more.

[UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm waning for southwestern Elkhart County, northwestern Kosciusko County, northeastern Marshall county and southeastern Saint Joseph County has been called into effect and has been extended again until 4:30 p.m. by the National Weather Service (NWS).  The NWS has stated that the storm is moving eastward at 35 mph with golf ball …read more.

Guests enjoyed Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour by cruising the lake and visiting four homes and Tippecanoe Lake Country Club Saturday, July 26. The tour was sponsored by Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation and 285 guests took a tour of the homes and country club. This year’s tour included homes owned by: Bernie and Mary Ann Berry, Heather …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident located at the US 30 and Center Street intersection in the westbound lane of US 30 at 12:39 p.m. Sunday, July 27. According to an accident report filed by Warsaw Police Department, the accident involved Terry P. Burgh, 48, of Warsaw, and Luano Goering, 59, also of Warsaw. …read more.

Even with the threat of rain, people still came out to the Dixie Day celebration Saturday. Food and market vendors lined  Main Street, and the annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show took place at the Mermaid Festival fairgrounds. Main Street buzzed with activity as local merchants sold their items. Food was available all around Piltcher’s …read more.

In an effort to better serve the community, Silver Lake Fire Department has constructed a new helipad to serve both Lutheran Air and Samaritan air ambulances in the event of local and area emergencies. Often times firefighters are asked to find and establish “landing zones” for medical helicopters. With the new helipad, patients with medical …read more.

July 9-16 was an exhilarating time for 15 Warsaw Community Schools students and three teachers. They took those days to explore Costa Rica, visiting two volcanos, rainforests and the Pacific Ocean. Students were able to swim in the hot springs pools of Arenal, zip line through the Monteverde rainforest and swim in the Pacific Ocean. …read more.

Democratic Candidate for Indiana’s 22nd House District, David Kolbe, is calling for a debate among himself, Republican candidate Curt Nisly, and Independent candidate Michael Stinfer. Kolbe believes the three candidates seeking to represent the citizens of northern Kosciusko and southern Elkhart counties should appear before the public and outline their reasons for running and why …read more.

Only veteran archers will be permitted to apply for the 2014 deer reduction effort in Warsaw. Veteran Deer Task Force archers are defined as those who have successfully participated in the city’s reduction effort for a minimum of one year since the inception of the program. “We have been able to maintain a core group of …read more.

Bad soil is behind plumbing problems that have resulted in the temporary closing of Golden Corral in Warsaw. Kosciusko County Health Department Administrator Bob Weaver told StaceyPageOnline.com that he had no choice but to close the buffet style restaurant Thursday afternoon for wastewater problems. “I can’t have people eat where sewage was seeping in the ground …read more.

A specialized wheelchair will make a hiking trail at Chain O’Lakes State Park more accessible, thanks to the organizers of the Indiana Trail 100 race. The Indiana Trail 100 is a 100-mile trail race held each April at the park in Albion. All net proceeds benefit the park, and race organizers recently donated to Chain …read more.

At a special meeting of the Kosciusko County Council on July 24, local communications company R.R. Donnelley received the tax abatement it requested at the July 10 meeting. No members of the public were in attendance to object. The motion for abatement passed unanimously. John Pierog of R.R. Donnelley went before the council two weeks …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, at 8:26 p.m. Thursday, July 24, Gary A. Kuhns, 24, 5th Road, Bremen, was traveling eastbound on CR 1350 North, approaching the intersection of 850 West. Kuhns stated he had a glare in his mirror from the sun and did not see the cyclist …read more.

Washington, D.C. – When Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) launched its Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving in the fall of 2006, one state, New Mexico, had an all-offender ignition interlock law. Since then, 23 states have passed all-offender ignition interlock legislation. The Campaign continues to be the nation’s blueprint to eliminate drunk driving, and much …read more.

Wawasee Community School Corporation has released its costs for textbook rental fees for students entering kindergarten through grade five: Kindergarten – $87.65 Grade One – $93.60 Grade Two – $104.95 Grade Three – $103.25 Grade Four – $107.40 Grade Five – $103.50 Textbook rental fees for students in grades six through 12 are based upon …read more.

The Columbia City Police Department advises the public to avoid U.S. 30 in Columbia City due to pavement resurfacing, beginning tomorrow. The Indiana Department of Transportation has informed the city that Mill-and-Fill paving activities will be occurring on U.S. 30 within the city limits, beginning Friday, July 25. This construction will cause lane restrictions and …read more.

  Elkhart County authorities are still searching for a suspect in an attempted armed robbery of a New Paris gas station. Elkhart County police released these surveillance camera stills that captured the suspect at the Red D Mart on SR 15 Saturday morning. The on-duty attendant reported that a white male, approximately 18 to 21 …read more.

Bilked out of $150,000, a Syracuse woman is hoping local law enforcement can help her get some of her money back and prevent others from being scammed like she was. Patricia Pomroy, 60, on June 28 reported that she had wired more than $100,000 to a man she “met” online. Although the man said his …read more.

The Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office, in conjunction with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, have completed an investigation into the death of 13-month-old Emily R. Smith and found the baby died of natural causes. An autopsy was performed on the girl at Kosciusko Community Hospital on Wednesday. Smith was found unresponsive by her mother’s fiancée in their residence …read more.

In honor of Warsaw firefighter Joshua Engler who tragically lost his son earlier this week, the Winona Lake Volunteer Fire Department is postponing its 100th anniversary celebration. Instead of celebrating, the WLFD volunteers will staff the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory so all WWFT firefighters can attend the funeral for Kurt Engler. The anniversary celebration was …read more.

It is hard to believe that the North Webster Community Center has been serving the community and surrounding areas for 10 years. It has come a long way since a group of citizens refused to let this great old building go to waste. It took two years of planning and renovations to bring the center …read more.

Those in the Syracuse area can protect themselves and their families against the dangers of carbon monoxide by swinging by Turkey Creek Township Fire Department’s station one or two, where firefighters are distributing free carbon monoxide detectors. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website, www.cpsc.gov, “About 170 people in the United States die …read more.

Michael Stinfer is a Republican running as an Independent on the ballot in District 22 for the State House of Representatives. He will be holding roundtable discussions to hear from community members on education, health and wellness and healthcare, veterans affairs and agriculture. “My vision for our community is to have a leader that listens first …read more.

Mary Rodriguez has been working at the Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice for nine years. Although most would immediately wonder if her job is depressing, Rodriguez does not actually work with patients. She is the organization’s record keeper, keeping files on all patients and faxing doctor’s orders. She also occasionally translates for Mexican patients thanks …read more.

A 44-year-old Michigan man with a previous sex crime conviction was arrested Tuesday on charges of attempting to solicit a 10-year-old North Webster girl for sex. Robert Loren Northrop, 44, of Niles, Mich., was reported to have found the girl through a “friends chat” application. He asked her age, and the girl said she was …read more.

Friday, Bryce Carter, a 2014 graduate of Warsaw Community High School, completed his two-day freshman orientation at Indiana University, which included enrolling in classes for the Fall 2014 semester. Knowing he wanted to double major in computer sciences and mathematics, the road to graduation had the potential to be a daunting one. However, due to …read more.

Registration for Warsaw Community Schools is set to take place in individual buildings from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 30; from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31; and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. WCS asks parents/guardians to come prepared to pay textbook rental fees in the full amount …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation board members heard updates on several projects during its Tuesday meeting. Two quotes, one for equipment and the other for work to the building, were presented for the expansion of the fitness room located at the Syracuse Community Center. Combined, the two estimates would bring the project to almost $54,000. Park Superintendent …read more.

The Kosciusko County Drug Task Force arrested a Warsaw man Wednesday for allegedly selling prescription drugs and marijuana to undercover officers. Kosciusko County Drug Task Force Officers, Warsaw Police Department Narcotics Officers and Sheriff’s Department detectives arrested and preliminarily charged Chad Monroe Morgan, 35, with felony dealing in a Schedule I controlled substance, as well …read more.

Wanted for six counts of rape, six counts of sexual abuse and 10 counts of sodomy, a Kentucky fugitive was apprehended in Noble County Tuesday night. Sylvester R. Slone, 43, has the numerous felony charges against him in Kentucky. Indiana State Police, Noble County Sheriff’s Department deputies and officers of the Kendallville Police Department worked …read more.

[weaver_youtube wyiWrb9HqMc rel=0] When I got to work on Monday, and my boss asked if I could go to Lake Wawasee to try out “flyboarding,” it was an offer I simply could not refuse. I’d heard about these things just a month or two earlier, and I thought it looked like so much fun. I …read more.

Residents of the Eisenhower Park neighborhood are asking Warsaw city officials to help them feel safer by adding some street lighting. A small group of people representing the neighborhood asked the Warsaw Common Council Monday night to install street lighting as a deterrent to recent break-ins and to ease safety concerns. Pat Hygema is the …read more.

Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association honored Camp Crosley YMCA and the Ball Foundation at its annual meeting recently at Lake Tippecanoe Country Club, Leesburg. As the 20th winner of the Distinguished Lake Tippecanoe Honoree Award, Camp Crosley YMCA and the Ball Foundation, Gary Calhoun, held off revealing the name of the honoree while giving tantalizing facts …read more.

The Village at Winona Lake will be smokin’ hot on Saturday. Combined Community Services Inc., The Village at Winona Lake and the Winona Lake Fire Department will join forces to pump some energy and flavor into the weekend.  This year the Winona Lake Fire Department celebrates 100 years of organized service to the community. The …read more.

Chad Jonsson announced Megan McClellan will be the new executive director of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail. The announcement was made during the trail committee’s regular board meeting Monday. McClellan was one of six candidates considered and currently lives in the Cincinnati area, but is in the process of relocating to Syracuse. McClellan has worked on trail …read more.

A new segment of U.S. 31 between South Bend and Plymouth is slated to open soon. Indiana Department of Transportation Spokesman Will Wingfield has confirmed to Inside INdiana Business the $221 million, 15-mile stretch should open by the end of August. INDOT says that although the new stretch of the highway will open, restrictions will …read more.

Governor Mike Pence today announced that Allen, Jackson, Lake, Marion and Vanderburgh counties have been selected for the pre-K pilot program which will help prepare low-income 4-year-olds for success in school. Kosciusko did not make the final cut. The 2014 General Assembly established the pilot program in House Enrolled Act 1004. The program funds services delivered …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is pleased to announce the following hires for the 2014-2015 school year: Kyle Carter has been named the principal of Jefferson Elementary. Carter graduated from Grace College and received his master’s degree from IPFW. He taught sixth grade for 6 years at Jefferson Elementary. For the past 2 years Carter has worked …read more.

Francisco Espinal-Quiroz, 51, of Leesburg, was arrested in Illinois after causing an accident Monday that killed four people. Illinois State Police said Espinal-Quiroz was going faster than the posted construction site speed limit when his rig slammed into a red passenger car that caused a chain reaction crash. Four women were killed, including three in …read more.

A California packing company has issued a nationwide voluntary recall of fruit lots that could be contaminated with listeria.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released information today that Wawona Packing is recalling certain lots of white and yellow whole peaches, white and yellow nectarines, plums and pluots, which are a plum and apricot hybrid. …read more.

A proposed Neighborhood Preservation / Rental Registration Program was introduced to the Warsaw Common Council last night, but it did not win favorable reviews from landlords who attended the meeting. “We’re trying to get into the neighborhoods as part of a revitalization effort and try to define rental units and then work toward a better …read more.

During Monday evening’s Warsaw Community School Board meeting Ronna Kawsky, director of the Warsaw Area Career Center revealed that WACC was the recipient of a large grant that would revolutionize the machine and welding program at the career center. According to Kawsky, the grant was given by the Indiana Center for Education and Career Innovation in …read more.

During Monday evening’s Warsaw Community School Corporation regular board meeting, newly appointed chief accountability officer Dani Barkey presented Advanced Placement and Dual Credit course results for Warsaw Community High School as well as the Warsaw Area Career Center. Barkey started the presentation by explaining the differences between AP and Dual Credit courses. According to Barkey, …read more.

Most Hoosiers would probably agree that Mother Nature can be a cruel mistress when it comes to the weather in Indiana. Recently, WalletHub, a personal finance social media network, released “2014’s Cities with the Best and Worst Weather.” Needless to say, northern Indiana did not fare so well. On the list, the western part of …read more.

UPDATE: A 10-year-old boy succumb to his injuries this morning after being struck by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle. Kurt Engler of Winona Lake died at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Winona Lake Police Officer Mike Foster says the accident happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. at CR 250 East and Lexington Drive. …read more.

Litigation on a home at 330 Ringneck Trail in Warsaw began 7 years ago and still has no resolution, but Warsaw’s code enforcement officer Lawrence Clifford made it clear today that “significant progress” needs to be made by Aug. 18, or he may order the home to be demolished. The home is owned by Kyle Babcock …read more.

Kings Highway in Winona Lake will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, between 7th Street and Rupe Drive. Motorists should take note of the traffic announcement and arrange for another route.

Expect some traffic difficulties in downtown Warsaw this week due to the infrastructure repair work on the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Crews begin infrastructure repairs on two crossings, completely closing both the Center and Main streets crossings simultaneously. The work began this morning. Both the Center Street and Main Street crossings will be closed today and should be closed for …read more.

Just minutes after releasing information that they were searching for a missing Alzheimer’s patient, police in Whitley County cancelled the alert. A 71-year-old white female had been reported missing, last seen in the area of CRs 600 South and 800 East. As of 6:25 p.m., police said the woman had been located.

  UPDATE: A Pennsylvania man was killed and his wife remains in critical condition today after a fiery crash in North Webster Sunday afternoon. Emergency personnel were notified at 3:21 p.m. of the crash located near the intersection of Esterbrook Drive and SR 13, North Webster. Off-duty Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Sheriff Shawn Castillo placed …read more.

The city of Warsaw is once again dealing with missed billings and it’s up to the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety to resolve the matters. During Friday morning’s meeting, B.O.W. members mayor Joe Thallemer and Jeff Grose heard two cases of missed sewer bills totaling approximately $7,000. The problem has turned up on several …read more.

Kosciusko 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 July. The 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 …read more.

Termed a “friend raising” event, Bill and Peggy Salin hosted several visitors on behalf of Ivy Tech Foundation and Ivy Tech Community College Northeast Friday evening at their home on the east side of Lake Wawasee. The event was a way for those attending to learn a little bit more about Ivy Tech and see …read more.

The American Red Cross calls on eligible donors with all blood types to help maintain a sufficient blood supply this summer The American Red Cross encourages all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to donate blood soon to help prevent a shortage. During the summer months, on average, about two fewer donors give blood …read more.

A Syracuse man has been arrested for allegedly battering a man and causing serious bodily injuries that sent the victim to the hospital. According to the probable cause affidavit filed by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, on July 6, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers responded to North Shore Drive in Syracuse for a reported fight …read more.

IU Health Goshen will offer a Basic Emergency Medical Technician course beginning July 28 and continuing through Dec. 10. This course covers basic anatomy and physiology, airway techniques, Basic Life Support, pediatric care, trauma care and more. The Basic EMT Basic Course involves clinical hours in the hospital as well as field internship hours riding …read more.

A total of $16.6 million in grants will be awarded to 21 states under the Clean Vessel Act program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. More than $700,000 was awarded to four states in the Midwest Region including Illinois ($100,000), Indiana ($362,140), Michigan ($200,000) and Missouri ($50,000). CVA funding promotes and assists recreational boaters …read more.

[weaver_youtube kj7E0Q7JSVE rel=0] A new, 10-foot carving is catching the eyes of passersby and neighbors alike at a residence on Sunset Drive in Warsaw. The carving is being constructed by Doug Ricks, who has been carving statues from trees for the past 17 years. Ricks, a lifetime lover of art, noted that he has carved several …read more.

Wawasee Community School’s petition for a variance for two signs to be installed was approved Thursday by the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals. The petition is to allow the replacement of a 5-foot by 12-foot (60-square-foot) sign in front of Wawasee High School. The old sign will be replaced with an LED sign that is …read more.

Two long-time employees of the city of Warsaw are retiring, effective next month. The announcement was made at this morning’s Board of Public Works and Safety meeting that Warsaw Police Officer Mike Cox and the mayor’s assistant, Michelle Bormet, have submitted their resignation letters. Cox has served on the Warsaw Police Department for 28 years …read more.

Fuel efficiency is a big deal. With gas prices soaring well above $3 (at times above $4) a gallon all over the country, MPGs have a profound effect on the check book. Hybrid and full-electric vehicles seem to get the most buzz in the MPG race, but there is another contender. According to a press …read more.

A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held on Monday, August 18, 2014, at 7 p.m., in the Winona Lake Town Council chambers, Winona Lake Town Hall, 1310 Park Avenue, Winona Lake, Indiana for the purpose of filling the vacancy (remainder of the unexpired term of Greg Winn, who has submitted …read more.

Construction on Lake Street, between Fort Wayne Street and the Fox Farm Road round-about in Warsaw, began this morning and will continue through at least Tuesday. Phase I milling is taking place today with the northbound lane of Lake Street. Paving is expected to begin tomorrow, weather permitting. Phase II will involve milling the southbound lane …read more.

Lacy Francis, Jr. Mildred L. Francis The Indiana State Board of Accounts has released its report on the findings of an internal investigation based on alleged billing improprieties by former Warsaw Street Superintendent Lacy Francis Jr. Francis is currently charged with 8 felonies related to theft. (See related) Released today, the report found that from …read more.

A former residential house manager for Serenity House was arrested Wednesday for false informing. StaceyPageOnline.com has learned that Charles Leroy Leiter, 51, of Warsaw, lost the job he held at Serenity House for approximately 6 months just about 2 weeks ago. Sources say Leiter lied to narcotics officers about a resident’s failed drug test. Although …read more.

Pre-registration is available online for all students currently enrolled in any Whitko Community School. Parents are encouraged to pre-register their children for the 2014-2015 school year. To pre-register, go to the following link: Whitko Registration. The link is also available on the Whitko Web Page and on Facebook. The computer lab at all buildings will …read more.

WARSAW — Send us more graduates! That is what the staff at Ivy Tech Community College’s Warsaw campus and the Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (OAMTC) frequently hears from area employers. To best meet these industry needs, Ivy Tech will begin offering four new technical degree/certificate programs at the Warsaw campus. New to the …read more.

On Aug. 1-2, groups of breastfeeding women will come together at registered locations around the world to take part in The Big Latch On. It’s an event held every August to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. The purpose is to support  communities to identify and grow opportunities to provide ongoing breastfeeding support and promotion. The Kosciusko County Big …read more.

This year’s two-day air show in Warsaw is set for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16, at the Warsaw Municipal Airport. On tap as part of the event is a concert, airplane rides and many more family friendly happenings. The goal of this year’s air show is to honor veterans and it begins at 3 p.m. Friday …read more.

North Webster Town Council turned down a request to vacate two platted alleys at its meeting Tuesday. Council members Jon Sroufe and Tim Hine voted to not vacate the town’s right-of-way as platted. Lisa Strombeck voted against not vacating the property. Attorney Steve Snyder represented petitioner Robert Phillippe who owns the property at the southwest …read more.

It was standing room only at the Syracuse Town Council meeting Tuesday night as residents came to complain about the noise coming from Oakwood on the weekends and train whistles. “In the 11 years I’ve been on the council, there are more people here tonight than there have been in 11 years,” said council president …read more.

Dixie Day, set for Saturday, July 26, was the major topic of discussion at the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday. Held in honor of the Dixie sternwheel paddle boat, the fun will begin early in the morning and continue throughout the day. Volunteers are still needed. The final Dixie Day committee meeting …read more.

Syracuse Town Council began discussing the 2015 budgets during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Council president Brian Woody suggested that instead of reviewing each department, council members simply ask any questions they may have. Woody suggested the council reconsider offering a 2 percent to 3 percent raise to employees. Previously no raise was going …read more.

Google is coming to downtown Warsaw tomorrow, July 17. With this, images of area storefronts will be updated for Google Maps and area businesses are encouraged to plan accordingly. According to Jim Hilker, program designer and coordinator for Google, “Google’s trusted photographers in Indiana are participating in the creation of a new interactive 360 degree virtual area …read more.

Reports of police officer vehicles, a van and fire vehicles at Camelot Lake, Milford, was received this morning. Upon investigation, there is no cause for alarm. Members of the Warsaw Police Department Aquatic Unit are at the lake for their monthly dive practice. Dive team members are from the police department as well as Warsaw …read more.

Dixie Day, Saturday, July 26, was the major topic of discussion at the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday, July 14, at the North Webster American Legion Post 253. Held in honor of the Dixie sternwheel paddle boat, the fun will begin early in the morning and continue throughout the day. Volunteers are …read more.

Jerry Riffle, a member of the Syracuse Tree Board and a Syracuse Park Board advisor, told the park board during its regular monthly meeting Monday night that at least three trees need to be removed from Henry Ward Park. The board met in that park. A maple and two cottonwoods trees need to be removed. …read more.

The smoking ordinance that has been on the Winona Lake Town Council’s table for months finally passed. The ordinance came before the council last month, but was unable to pass since the vote was not unanimous. Passing with a majority vote, this month the ordinance only had one vote against from council member Terry Howie. …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a now fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. The accident happened at 7:45 p.m. Sunday on CR 6 when a motorcyclist, Michael Nunez, 33, of Elkhart, passed an Elkhart County Sheriff’s Deputy at a high rate of speed and ultimately collided with a passenger vehicle. Nunez …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana State Police and the Noble County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men, believed to be a father-son duo, who have been soliciting their paving services and in doing so, allegedly bilked an elderly couple out of thousands of dollars. According to Indiana State …read more.

Tandem meetings of the Turkey Creek fire board and township yielded approval of two budgets Monday evening. At the first meeting, the fire board considered Syracuse/Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s proposal for the department’s 2015 budget, whose $1,565,661 total came in only 2.1 percent over the 2014 amount. Most of the line items remained …read more.

Bridges and rezonings took up most of today’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. One of the biggest bridge projects is in Warsaw, located on CR 300 North over the Tippecanoe River. It was discussed that an environmental impact study must be conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Division because of mussels in the river. The city …read more.

Effective July 1, Indiana’s legal system began using new classifications for felony offenses. It means the traditional A through D system is out and Levels 1 through 6 are in. In general, it also means drug crimes will see softer penalties, but those convicted of crimes will serve more of their sentences. The Indiana General Assembly enacted …read more.