Cold Case Investigators with the Indiana State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in trying to solve a murder case that occurred nearly 40 years ago in either Kosciusko or Noble County. According to Detective Kevin Smith, then 17-year-old Laurel Jean Mitchell was last seen leaving work at Epworth Forrest in North Webster at approximately …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana and southwest lower Michigan. According to the NWS, there is a chance for thunderstorms through this afternoon with isolated wind gusts up to 60 mph possible within the strongest of the storm cells. Thunderstorms are expected tonight with a greater …read more.

The Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College received $15,000 from Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. to promote environmental education through water-related STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) initiatives in local schools and through the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival community education initiative. The center is using the money to increase environmental literacy in the …read more.

With summer in full swing and people traveling to summer destinations, citizens are reminded to take extra caution as it relates to small children and hot cars. Tragically each year, particularly during the summer months, there are reports of child deaths as a result of being left in hot cars. According to the National Highway …read more.

One person was transported to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, for trauma services, while another injured person was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon, June 28. Warsaw Police were called at 3:40 p.m. to Frontage Road and Access into the K-Mart Plaza when two vehicles collided. Charlotte M. Lovett, 56, South …read more.

[weaver_youtube MTdzsxOTGQM rel=0]   Temperatures were almost 80 degrees with the humidity making it feel like 82 degrees. Many sat along the Mermaid Festival parade route under the shade of trees and buildings, while others sat under umbrellas. Those umbrellas proved to shelter people from more than the sun as 25 minutes before the 4 …read more.

[weaver_youtube 66OP2TZDPd4 rel=0]     McKenna D’Arcy, Goshen,”Miss Dewart Lake” daughter of Kevin and Sharlyn D’Arcy, was crowned the 2014 Queen of Lakes Saturday evening in North Webster. “I’m completely shocked. I wasn’t expecting to be named queen,” stated D’Arcy. The 2014 Concord High School graduate stated this gets her one step closer to college …read more.

Kosciusko County Cancer Fund hosted its annual Cocktails for Cancer fundraising event Saturday, June 28. It is one of several events the fund hosts each year to raise money to further its mission of reducing the challenges facing cancer patients and their families by financially assisting them during their fight. CCF fundraising committee chairperson Sandy …read more.

A number of people turned out to look at the more than 50 classic boats on display during the Antique & Classic Boat Show Saturday, June 28. This is the second year for the show, which is organized by the Indiana Chapter of The Antique & Classic Boat Society and hosted by Oakwood Resort. While …read more.

The death of Skyler Spore, 12, 202 W. Washington St., Syracuse, is continuing with an autopsy to be conducted at the Northeast Forensic Center in Fort Wayne. More information will be released when it is gathered and confirmed. Turkey Creek Fire Territory EMS was called at 3:47 p.m. today to the residence on a report …read more.

The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago has granted the State of Indiana’s emergency motion for stay in the recent ruling on Indiana’s marriage law. This means the order Wednesday, June 25  by U.S. District Court Richard L. Young, finding Indiana’s marriage definition unconstitutional, is now halted, pending resolution of this appeal in …read more.

Follow the signs of the “Daisies” is what over 70 individuals did before noon Saturday for the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Walk. The walk began at 10 a.m. and will end at 3 p.m. For those who didn’t purchase tickets ahead of time, tickets are available at any of the homes mentioned below. A few sprinkles with …read more.

National, State and local leaders met June 17 to discuss tobacco control and cessation efforts in Indiana and across the United States. Hosted by the Indiana State Department of Health’s Tobacco Prevention and Cessation division and State tobacco control partners, the “2014 Partner Information X-Change: Not Another 50 Years,” took place at the Marriott East …read more.

Indiana Governor Michael R. Pence recently signed a proclamation declaring the week of June 23-29 as Amateur Radio Week, and to celebrate this week, Hoosier Lakes Radio Club, based in Kosciusko County, will be hosting field day operations this weekend. All day June 28 and 29, the public is welcomed to swing by the Kosciusko …read more.

In observance of Independence Day, the offices of The City of Warsaw will be closed Friday, July 4. Friday’s trash route will be picked up on Thursday, July 3. All other routes remain the same. As a reminder, all trash needs to be out by 7 a.m., bagged and placed in a container no larger …read more.

[weaver_youtube ZRWDkYek814 rel=0]   The 2014 Cutie King and Queen Court are Arya Meyan, Ayla McClane, Ella Stewart, Hope Scott, Hayden Castrol, Haydenn Mitchell, Lucas Keim and Cameron Senter. (Photo by Deb Patterson) Hayden Castro, son of Jenna Wireman, Etna Green and Hope Scott, daughter of Andy and Lisa Scott, Leesburg, were crowned the 2014 …read more.

June 29 will be the 20 year anniversary of the untimely passing of Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Detective Phillip Hochstetler. In memory of this, members of the KCSD, local officials and Hochstetler’s surviving family gathered if front of the sheriff’s department for a memorial service. Captain Aaron Rovenstine presided over the ceremony. Pastor John B. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives are warning citizens of viral email that is being received by county residents advising of false court notifications. Kosciusko County Clerk Treasure Ann Torpy and Sheriff’s Department detectives are warning of a recent email that has been received that has a potential virus attached. Torpy and detectives were made …read more.

At approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, Warsaw Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on SR15, on the south edge of Warsaw, following a narcotics investigation that began a week earlier. According to a police report released moments ago, officers arrested 39-year-old Jaime Alvarado, of San Diego, Calif., formerly from the Milford, Ind., area on …read more.

[weaver_youtube eq0uHa7hkbs rel=0] (video provided by Daniel Scott) (UPDATE: The fire at Pendry Powder Coatings has been put out as of 12:54 p.m. today.) All employees of Pendry Powder Coatings, 275 E 250N, Warsaw, are safe. However, the business is a total loss with damage and contents estimated in the millions of dollars. George Pendry and …read more.

[weaver_youtube WzBF-Kr0Lvo rel=0] The weather couldn’t have been nicer for Samaritan Air Ambulance’s first landing at Silver Lake Fire Department’s new helipad today. The air ambulance flew in today at 7 p.m. to test the new helipad as well as to deliver a wind sock to the location. According to Assistant Fire Chief John Conley, construction …read more.

[weaver_youtube fvAdF-afnms rel=0] Yesterday, the state of Indiana’s ban on same-sex marriages was ruled unconstitutional (see related story), and the ban was lifted. Almost immediately counties throughout the Hoosier state announced they would be issuing marriage licenses to same sex couples. Kosciusko County followed suit. Warsaw saw its first same sex marriage this afternoon, just …read more.

The Monsanto Fund has announced the finalists for this year’s America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education grants. From January through March, farmers across the country nominated their local public school districts for the grants. Once nominated, these districts were eligible to submit completed grant applications in April. Over the past month, a panel of educators from …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers from across the state will be participating in Operation Dry Water, conducting heightened boating under the influence (BUI) enforcement patrols and reaching out to recreational boaters to raise awareness about the dangers of BUI. “Indiana waterways are meant to be a safe environment for all citizens and visitors to enjoy,” says Lt. …read more.

The 69th annual North Webster Mermaid Festival was kicked off with area cuties “Return To Camelot” Wednesday night. This year’s Cutie Parade had so many entries the parade had a delayed start by 10 minutes. Over 70 entries of children ages 14 and under participated in walking, hand drawn or motorized conveyances. Many princesses, queens, …read more.

Last friday Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer was notified that the City of Warsaw was awarded $1.76 million dollars of Federal Highway Administration Highway funds for East Market Street reconstruction. The project will be administered by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). The entire East Market Street Project will run from Argonne Road to Hickory Street. …read more.

At 1:44 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, emergency personnel responded to an accident involving a van that had struck into two parked vehicles and a building on North Huntington Street in Syracuse. According to Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello, the accident occurred on North Huntington Street just north of Main Street. Ciriello stated that the the …read more.

DePuy Synthes has recently confirmed that changes are being made that will affect employees. StaceyPageOnline.com received reports yesterday that the company would allegedly be laying off between 10 to 20 people. Today, DePuy Synthes Vice President of Worldwide Communications Lorie Gawreluk spoke with StaceyPageOnline.com as to the validity of the claims and the impact it …read more.

Photo is property of the candidate and in no way represents an endorsement by the Department of Defense or Indiana National Guard. Michael Stinfer, a 34-year-old Warsaw resident and registered Republican, submitted his documentation to the State today to run as an independent for the State Representative District 22 seat. Stinfer would be running against …read more.

UPDATE: As of this morning (June 26), Kosciusko County will be issuing same-sex marriage licenses. Governor Mike Pence has addressed the ruling against Indiana’s ban on same-sex marriage. “Governor Pence supports the Attorney General’s efforts to appeal the federal court’s ruling and defend Indiana’s right to define the institution of marriage for the residents of …read more.

Property owners along the South Shore/Waco Drive proposed sewer project by the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District will have one last chance to sign up before a final decision is made. The district will host a meeting, open to the public, to discuss the project at 7 p.m. July 21. The meeting will be at …read more.

Samuel Scott Stimmel Sam Stimmel and his attorney, Doug Allen Bernacchi, were both no shows today at a hearing appealing the court’s denial of a special prosecutor and a release of Stimmel’s funds. Stimmel’s attorney filed a motion to proceed at public expense on appeal or in the alternative for immediate release of funds and …read more.

Trupointe Cooperative Inc. held a grand opening celebration of its new Milford agronomy hub for area growers, business leaders, governmental officials and other guests throughout the day Tuesday. A red ribbon was cut by Trupointe’s board of directors and leadership team. Prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, keynote speaker Kent Yeager, Indiana agriculture liaison for U.S. …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation awarded $102 million in federal transportation funding to cities, towns and counties, including $70 million for road construction, $17 million for bridge construction, $12 million for bicycle and pedestrian and nearly $3 million for safety projects. Fort Wayne District projects include: Warsaw- East Market Street between Hickory Street and Bronson …read more.

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for Kosciusko, Elkhart and Whitley counties. According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms are expected today into this evening and a few storms could become severe. A threat of isolated damaging winds is present, primarily along and east of a Monticello to Goshen to Coldwater line. In addition, …read more.

The sun is above the horizon and the colors of the morning sunrise still linger and reflect on the quiet waters of Lake Wawasee. Whether aboard the SS Lilly Pad II or aboard personal watercraft with family and friends, the journey to a Sunday morning boat-in worship is tranquil and sets the mood for the …read more.

Let lake breezes caress you while strolling through four lovely summer gardens on the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Walk. It will take place between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 28, with three Lake Wawasee lakefront gardens and one on Syracuse Lake. The annual walk is sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club with proceeds going to support its …read more.

Dr. Nate Bosch, director of the Center for Lakes and Streams at Grace College, gave the annual presentation on Lake Wawasee Saturday evening, June 21. Accompanying him from Grace College were Vice President for Advancement Drew Flamm, and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Mark Norris. Other officials from the center were …read more.

Dr. David Hoffert presents Dr. Craig Hintz with the Sagamore of the Wabash award.(Photo by Alyssa Richardson) Both tears and laughter were shared during last night’s Warsaw Community School Board meeting as WCS staff, administration and community members bid farewell and offered thanks to WCS Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz, who is retiring from the school …read more.

Yesterday at 1:54 p.m. Warsaw Police Department responded to reports of a car crashing into the residence of 321 South Union Street, near the Winona Avenue and South Union Street intersection. According to police, a red ford, driven by Thelma L. Walton, 73, 48 N. 650 E., Pierceton, crashed into the side of the residence after …read more.

At the June 23 meeting of the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals, Parkview Health Systems got one step closer to building a facility in Kosciusko County. The board passed use variance 2014-06-02, which would designate 9.846 acres northeast of the new YMCA facility near Mariners Road for construction of the new Parkview hospital. The new …read more.

The Indiana State Police would like all Hoosiers to have a safe Independence Day holiday. Due to many Hoosiers celebrating our nation’s independence with the use of fireworks, the Indiana State Police would like to inform citizens of the Indiana fireworks law which is in place for the safety of everyone. Only individuals over the …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a mobile home fire located at Lot 17, 3101 Wooster Road in Merrywood Mobile Home Park at approximately 12:25 p.m. today. According to Warsaw Fire Department Fire Chief Mike Brubaker, the fire was contained to one room of the home and, due to the actions of a neighbor, resulted in minimal damages. …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department would like the community’s assistance in locating several stolen motorcycles. These motorcycles were stolen from the Northeastern part of Kosciusko County during the month of June. The motorcycles are: a 1989 Burgundy and Silver, …read more.

[weaver_youtube 1CKjR1PHfHw rel=0] On Saturday, June 21, the First Brigade of the Indiana Guard Reserve met at the Warsaw Armory to conduct a search and rescue training exercise. The brigade was briefed on their mission at 8:30 a.m. In the training scenario, the Yellowstone Caldera has erupted in Wyoming. The blast was powerful enough to trigger …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation will host a Retirement Open House for Dr. Daniel V. Kramer at Mentone Elementary School on Sunday, June 29, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Dr. Kramer began his 35-year career with Tippecanoe Valley in 1979 at Akron School where he served as principal for nine years, followed by four years as principal …read more.

June 22 – 28 marks Lightning Safety Awareness Week – an awareness campaign to learn about the lightning hazards of summer and the preparedness actions you should take when storms threaten. During the week, FEMA’s Region V office in Chicago will be distributing lightning safety tips as well as important information about protecting your property …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, the Benjamin Robinson, 24, SR 13 in Pierceton, was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed on Old Road 15 when he lost control of his vehicle. Robinson’s vehicle left the west side of the roadway and began to roll. The automobile struck …read more.

Candidates for Kosciusko County 4-H king, queen, prince and princess met Thursday evening at the Purdue Extension building for their last interviews. Two males and three females participated. Hannah Tucker, a junior home-schooled student from Milford, has been a member of 4-H for nine years. She represents the Milford Successful 4-Hers group. For the fair …read more.

June 22–28 marks Lightning Safety Awareness Week — an awareness campaign to learn about the lightning hazards of summer and the preparedness actions you should take when storms threaten. During the week, FEMA’s Region V office in Chicago will be distributing lightning safety tips as well as important information about protecting property in a storm …read more.

The June 20 meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety, the board approved a number of requests for local projects. Two items approved were for the Husky Trail Project. The project would greatly improve one of Warsaw’s heaviest traveled roads. One item approved was pay application 18, which would authorize payment of $11,495.60 …read more.

The gas leak located at Marsh Supermarket near the Marathon Station has been contained. According to reports, a gas line was hit in a grassy area near the Marathon Gas Station. The gas leak is believed to have been caused by digging with a hand tool in the area. According to fire fighters at the …read more.

The boil order water advisory placed on Etna Green on Wednesday, June 18, has been lifted. According to the County Health Department, the distribution problem has been corrected. Bacteriological samples have been collected from representative sites of the affected area for testing. These test results reportedly came back satisfactory and it is no longer necessary …read more.

The Indiana State Police arrested a Columbia City woman today as a result of a 2 month long investigation prompted by allegations of misconduct and theft by her employer, Parkview Whitley Hospital. An investigation conducted by Trooper Andrew Mills revealed that on numerous instances between Nov. 13, and March 30, 40-year-old Britte E. Smith allegedly …read more.

According to Brad Periello of MassDevice.com, Medtronic released information today that it would pay out $112 million for the medical device tax during the 2014 fiscal year, which would represent nearly a 4 percent loss to the company’s bottom line. MassDevice notes that the company paid a total of $21 million during 2013’s fiscal year, which …read more.

Warsaw Community Development Corporation (WCDC) serves as a force to continue to keep downtown Warsaw vital. With this, we are striving to make our community a prosperous destination. The WCDC Board of Directors mission is to keep up with the developing cultural trends through social media and other online mediums while continuing to build relationships. …read more.

Two petitions were approved at Thursday’s regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals. Willie Stutzman petitioned for an exception to allow the construction of two residential additions, an 8-foot by 28-foot covered porch and a 6-foot by 15-foot enclosed porch, in a commercial district. The property is located at 202 N. Huntington St. …read more.

Candidates for Kosciusko County 4-H king, queen, prince and princess met Thursday evening at the Purdue Extension building for their last interviews. Two males and three females participated. Hannah Tucker, a junior home-schooled student from Milford, has been a member of 4-H for 9 years. She represents the Milford Successful 4-Hers group. For the fair …read more.

At a special meeting of the Kosciusko County Council on June 19, the council passed a wheel tax ordinance with a vote of 5-1. Attendance at the meeting must have been an all-time high. The courtroom chambers were standing room only. People from all over the county came out to voice their opinion on the …read more.

Autopsy results of the body discovered in the Yellow River in Marshall County near Plymouth have returned to police, however, the identity of the man has yet to be released. According to the Plymouth Police Department, at 5:10 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, police were notified of a body floating in the Yellow River. According …read more.

Article by Rebecca Kubacki, State Representative for House District 22 Each summer since 1989, the State Personnel Department administers the Governor’s Public Service Summer Internship program. The program provides interns with opportunities to work with state agency officials as well as participate in a Speakers Series, which features various elected officials, state agency directors and …read more.

The Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hosts its annual meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting will be held in the chapter’s meeting room, behind the office at 320 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw. This annual meeting is open to the public. Come and find out what the local chapter is doing.

Residents near North Webster will hear the town’s severe weather siren activated Saturday. North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens stated a test of the system will be conducted at noon Saturday, weather permitting. “If there is any chance of severe weather, we will not do the test.” Normally held the first Saturday of the month, …read more.

Initially arrested for burglary resulting in bodily injury, armed robbery and theft, Austin J. Howard-Smith was sentenced today in Superior Court I. On Sunday, Oct. 20, Maximo Pedro Ybarra, 32, of 1010 S. Haug St., Syracuse, was arrested for burglary/breaking and entering resulting in bodily injury to a victim along with his accomplices, Zachary Dale Howard-Smith, …read more.

A total of three individuals have been arrested on alleged drug charges following an intensive investigation by the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force. According to a press release provided by KCSD, on June 12, Nathaniel David Heitkamp, 18, of Warsaw, was initially arrested on preliminary charges of dealing in schedule II controlled substances, a Class …read more.

Logan Heeter(Photo provided) A tragic accident in Silver Lake claimed the life of a 4-year-old boy from Claypool yesterday (see related). Today, the town of Silver Lake is pulling together in honor of the boy and his family. According to Tonya Conley, Silver Lake clerk-treasurer, the town has set-up a memorial fund for the family …read more.

At the June meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Health, the Kosciusko County Health Department offered a tuberculosis update. “We don’t have any active cases at the present time,” said Bob Weaver of the health department. The last active TB case in the county was successfully treated in March of this year. There are …read more.

At the Board of School Trustees meeting on June 17, 2014, Mr. David Robertson was appointed the Warsaw Community Schools Chief Academic Officer. Mr. Robertson has served in exemplary fashion as the principal of Jefferson Elementary for the past two years. Warsaw Community Schools, along with the Jefferson Elementary community, is dedicated to finding a …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County is proud to announce the launch of our new website, www.unitedwaykosciusko.org. This new site is fresh with access to our focus areas to provide community information and is very easy to navigate. Our partners have a community calendar as a resource to list their events to help limit duplicate …read more.

SILVER LAKE, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a weekend road closure in the town of Silver Lake for the annual Silver Lake Days festival. SR 14 (East Main Street) in Silver Lake will be closed between SR 15 (North Jefferson Street) and Harrison Street. The closure is scheduled to last from 3 p.m. …read more.

A tragic accident in Silver Lake has claimed the life of a 4-year-old boy in Silver Lake today. Officers and emergency personnel responded today at 1:42 p.m. to a 911 report of a truck/pedestrian crash located in front of the Sand’s Mini-Mart gas station on State Road 15, Silver Lake. Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson …read more.

The National Weather Service has now issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 3:30 p.m. EDT this afternoon for Kosciusko, Elkhart, Noble and LaGrange counties. At 2:36 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Three Rivers to Bristol to Nappanee and moving East at 40 mph. The storm is packing wind gusts up …read more.

As Hoosiers gear up for trips to the pool, beach, rivers and lakes, the Indiana Department of Child Services and the Department of Natural Resources remind parents and guardians to make water safety a priority this summer. Families are encouraged to make sure that both adults and children have the knowledge, skills and equipment they …read more.

North Webster and Syracuse/Turkey Creek fire department responded yesterday to a fire located at 5251 E. 800 N., Syracuse. According to North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens, the fire began in the basement of the home at approximately 11:57 a.m. When fire fighters arrived on scene, heavy smoke had filled the building. Likens stated that damages …read more.

The town of Etna Green Water Department has issued a boil advisory for water customers due to a mechanical failure on routine water tower maintenance. It is advised that residents boil drinking/cooking water for 5 minutes until further notice. Questions should be directed to water superintendent Barry Baker at 574-858-9321.

Syracuse Town Council approved a contract with Triad Engineering Inc. for $182,000 for engineering, design and construction inspection of the town’s wastewater treatment plant Tuesday night. The wastewater treatment plant needs extensive renovation and repair. Brett Konarski of Jones Petrie and Rafinski, the town’s engineering firm, provided an update on the new industrial and technology …read more.

Travis C. Marsh officially filed as independent candidate for Sheriff of Kosciusko County on Tuesday. The required petitions were certified after being turned in on June 7. The requirements having been met will place Travis C. Marsh on the ballot in the November election. Marsh is a 22-year veteran of law enforcement, an adjunct faculty …read more.

Barbee Neighborhood Watch is hosting a meeting about homeland security with Kosciusko Emergency Management Director Ed Rock. It will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13). The meeting is open to the public and those wishing to join this …read more.

During an emergency session held on Tuesday night, Milford Town Council approved additional funding to supplement a contract with Beer and Slabaugh that had been previously approved. The Nappanee company was previously contracted to clean the ditch along the east side of Old State Road 15, north of Syracuse Street. The added funding became necessary …read more.

During a special meeting of the Warsaw Community School Board Tuesday evening, several administrative changes were made for the 2014-2015 school year. In a unanimous vote from the board, Mr. David Robertson, current principal of Jefferson Elementary School was named as the new Warsaw Community Schools Chief Academic Officer. In addition, Ms. Dani Barkey, assistant …read more.

North Webster Town Council announced at its Tuesday evening meeting that the tall grass ordinance will be enforced by the North Webster Police Department. Letters have been sent to several residents already and all but two have complied by mowing. The council urged residents to have pride in their property and to maintain it. At …read more.

Joe Hoage, general counsel for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has emailed the Wawasee Property Owners Association, Steve Snyder, attorney and local media, responding to discussions regarding an agreed order. This letter has compounded confusion on what is the law. Snyder, attorney who originally questioned the statute, is looking at the process to clarify …read more.

Application deadline for the executive director’s position with the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee is Wednesday, July 25. The committee hopes to have a director hired by Aug. 1. Mike Buhrt, committee chairman, reported at press time that the job had been posted and only one application received. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, said he sent the posting …read more.

Be advised that Triton School Corporation will be sponsoring a community meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, in the old Bourbon gym to gather community input on the restoration of the old gym or the potential building of a new gym.

Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning approved the adoption of an ordinance increasing the rate of the Cumulative Capital Development fund. The fund will not exceed $0.0333 per $100 of assessed valuation. The new tax rate, which is the maximum allowed by the state, will be levied beginning with taxes due and payable in 2015. The …read more.

The American Red Cross encourages blood donors to help prevent a summer shortage by rolling up a sleeve to give. Donors of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. Type O negative is universal and can likely be transfused to anyone …read more.

In conjunction with Governor Mike Pence’s ceremonial signing of House Bill 1141 today, the Indiana State Police unveiled a new link on the meth website. The link lists properties that have previously been identified by law enforcement as the location of a clandestine lab. In Kosciusko County, that includes 309 entries. The website site provides …read more.

Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is some old technology that is getting new respect. In case of a crisis or an emergency, a reliable communication backup tool is amateur radio. During severe related weather conditions, Ham Radio SkyWarn Operators are always observing and reporting current conditions to the National Weather Service. SkyWarn Operators communicate …read more.

The effects of a harsh winter are still being felt as Indiana announces there is no money left over to assist low-income people with summer utility bills. The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority revealed Monday that winter heating bill assistance cost $47.8 million, which has drained the coffers.  “Anytime a program’s funding is cut, …read more.

Robert Edward Hurley Robert Hurley, who initially entered an insanity defense for murdering his roommate in March of 2013, accepted a plea for voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced in court this morning. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers arrested Robert Edward Hurley, now 55, for the strangling death of his roommate, Lionel Dale King, 51, on the …read more.

UPDATE: Warsaw Police Department Lt. Kip Shuter said today that officers are investigating what appears to be a tragic accident at Canterbury House Apartments. According to Shuter, a male subject, who told police he was in the shower when he heard a scream, went to investigate. He found 2-year-old Mya Pearson laying on the ground …read more.

Looking for real estate in Kosciusko County? StaceyPageOnline.com is now featuring properties for sale under a new “Real Estate” tab. As we continue to bring the latest news and information to you, our readers, free of charge, we also look to add even more features. StaceyPageOnline.com is already Kosciusko County’s “most liked” local news with …read more.

Kosciusko County Council will meet in a special public meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, for a final vote on a new wheel tax and surtax ordinance. If enacted, the taxes would cost county motorists an additional $25 per year for every registered vehicle under 11,000 pounds – such as passenger vehicles and motorcycles. …read more.

United Way of Kosciusko County recently invested $1,471,572 in 47 local programs and several community initiatives which will help the residents of our county improve their lives. The investments will be available to the programs from July 2014 through June 2015. Additionally, at the request of the several donors, $159,807 was sent to other United …read more.

[weaver_youtube 2MJEw6dvW1c rel=0]   A larger than normal group attended the annual Wawasee Property Owners public board meeting Saturday morning for reasons appearing to be because of a publicized topic addressing the numerous thefts from lake homes. There was also a noise concern brought up by residents there complaining of noise from Oakwood Hotel’s nightly bands. The …read more.

Story and Photos By MEREDITH PHIPPS SPO Student Reporter On Saturday, the Aqua Mile swim race was held at Center Lake as part of the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival. It was the fourth annual swim race, and there were many racers competing for the fourth time. It was an exciting morning of good spirited competition, and …read more.

ELKHART, Ind. –  Early this morning, officers of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department’s S.T.A.R. (Sheriff’s Teenage Alcohol Reduction) team, responded to an underage drinking party at arrested 60 individuals for illegal consumption. It happened at 12:45 a.m. at the old Farmer’s Market, located at 27919 CR 26, in Elkhart. Police say of the 60 subjects arrested, 24 …read more.

An enormous nest located on top of a cell phone tower off of Lake Street in Warsaw has caught the eye of several passing by. StaceyPageOnline.com took a moment to stop by and try to capture a picture of the creatures living in the mammoth nest, which are believed to be osprey, a large bird of …read more.

Key words: 150 feet and 176 feet. Those key words are being overlooked by many people who are reading the Department of Natural Resources press release to clarify a recent “buoy” agreement reached between Anchor Holdings LLC, Randall L. Tobias and Sargent HP LLC and the DNR. Shortly after an article appeared reporting on the …read more.

Signs throughout Warsaw have heads turning and cars slowing down. “Save the turtles” and similar signs have been placed around Warsaw by students of Madison Elementary School who have a big heart for these tiny, reptilian creatures. It’s an issue many have not thought about, but for students at Madison, saving the turtles was a …read more.