The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Kosciusko and surrounding counties from late tomorrow night through Wednesday afternoon. According to meteorologists, a wintry mix of rain, snow and sleet is forecast to change over to all snow by late Tuesday night. Snow accumulations could reach between 4 and 8 inches by …read more.

When Meijer opened its new store in Warsaw last summer, Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner said Staples submitted a development plan to occupy space on the southwest quadrant of the retail giant’s property (identified as Outlot D in the accompanying photo). Last May Skinner said, “They haven’t applied for the building permit yet, but their …read more.

A Pierceton man was arrested on Saturday, March 8, for the battery of a Pierceton Police Officer and a woman, and for resisting law enforcement. According to Officer Ed Owens of Pierceton Police Department, at approximately 10:19 p.m. Saturday, Owens was called to respond to a 911 hang up where dispatch was unable to contact …read more.

A Pierceton man was arrested Friday, March 7, for allegedly selling prescription drugs to undercover Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers. William Paul Clutter, 34, Pierceton, was arrested and preliminarily charged with dealing a Schedule I controlled substance at approximately 5 p.m. Friday, Kosciusko County D.T.F. Officers stated that undercover units had made previous purchases …read more.

At approximately 7:45 p.m. police and emergency personnel were called to respond to a collision located at the Market Street and Detroit Street intersection in Warsaw. According to an accident report filed by Warsaw Police Department, the accident involved Kyle V. Brodien, 22, of North 700 West, Warsaw, and Niya N. Sainer, 23, of East …read more.

At approximately 5 a.m. today firefighters from SIlver Lake Fire Department were called to respond to reports of a fire located at an empty home located at 10978 South 450 West, Silver Lake. According to a representative from Silver Lake Fire Department, no one was residing in the home at the time of the fire and …read more.

Emergency personnel have been called to respond to a electrical fire located at 10730 West Anglin Road, Etna Green. According to scanner traffic, the fire was believed to be within the walls of a home, however, when firefighters arrived on scene the found that an an electrical outlet had sparked and burned an area around the …read more.

As the weather finally begins to warm up, homeowners have a tendency to turn their attention to home improvement projects. Highlighting the local purveyors of home improvement products is the 15th Builders Association of Kosciusko Fulton Counties Home and Outdoor Show. “We’ll have builders, mortgage and insurance providers, specialty concrete companies, landscape experts, lawn and …read more.

A Bourbon woman is hoping to have her dreams take root –literally. Ashley Fink, project leader of Food Warriors, is hoping to share her vision of a community garden with the public through the creation of a garden located on Triton School Corporation property. “This is an ongoing project within our community,” States Fink on …read more.

Brad Hagg, chief technology Officer for Warsaw Community Schools, has been honored as one of the “20 to watch” honorees by The National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) Technology Leadership Network (TLN). These distinctive education leaders from across the country are being recognized for their ability to inspire colleagues to incorporate innovative technology solutions that contribute …read more.

[weaver_youtube IQWf8Huc0e0 rel=0] Hungry stomachs both young and old strolled the streets of downtown Warsaw today in pursuit of food both salty and sweet during Warsaw’s March First Friday “What’s Cookin’ in Downtown?” event. This month’s first friday, which went from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., included a variety of free food items for attendees to …read more.

(UPDATE: Whitley County Coroner Randy Dellinger has released the identities of the two men who died in the fire. The victims are Robert L. McKinzie, 58, and Frederick Karl Niemann, 54.) A Whitley County house fire located in the 2400 block of South Barr Street in Coesse has claimed the lives of two people. The …read more.

Agriculture Deputy Under Secretary Doug O’Brien announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is making nearly $60 million in payments to 195 producers to support the production of advanced biofuel. Louis Dreyfus Agricultural Industries is one of the recipients. “These payments represent the Obama Administration’s commitment to support an ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy and to help create …read more.

In 2013, the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory invested $25,000 to bring First Responder level firefighters to the Emergency Medical Technician level. The department is now at the EMT and Advanced EMT skill level and plans for the future are to maintain firefighters at least at the EMT level. In keeping with the requirements, the department must …read more.

The Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office is urging Hoosiers to change their batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time they change their clocks to daylight saving time this Sunday. “The annual change from standard time to daylight saving time is a good reminder to make sure your smoke alarms are working and have …read more.

This year’s headliner of the free Country Concert in the park will be Jo Dee Messina. The singer of “Bye Bye,” “My Give A Damn’s Busted” and “Heads Carolina, Tails California” will take the stage Friday, July 18, at Central Park in Warsaw. Warsaw’s three-member Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously voted to approved …read more.

Skittles enthusiasts may rest at ease once again. The Indiana State Health Department has released a statement that the candy is once again deemed safe to consume following testing at the Indiana State Department of Health Laboratory. The testing followed the hospitalization of two individuals (see original report) who reportedly ate a contaminated bag of …read more.

[weaver_youtube zvtuDEhydns rel=0] (UPDATE: The Burn Camp fundraiser basketball game scheduled for tonight – March 12 – has been moved to 7 p.m. Monday, March 17) Branden Dugan is being celebrated as an honorary member of the Mentone Fire Department. The 13-year-old Tippecanoe Valley middle schooler has become somewhat of an adopted son to the …read more.

A formal proposal to allow for chickens in the city limits will be presented to the Warsaw Plan Commission at a special time on Monday. Chickens — specifically the keeping of hens for the purpose of egg production — have been the topic of board meetings over the last month. James Bausch first brought the …read more.

A $10,000 surety bond has been set for a Claypool woman who allegedly admitted to dealing heroin. Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers say they received an anonymous tip Wednesday that Teresa Lavone Lambert, 48, was selling heroin out of her home at Beaver Dam Lake. Officers went to the home, at 7420 W. Bensart …read more.

A rental scam utilizing craigslist has reared its ugly head once again in central Indiana and the Indiana State Police want to warn the public to be mindful of their dealings. On Feb. 21, a Plainfield resident answered a craigslist posting for a rental home in Noblesville. The interested party inquired if the home was …read more.

“What’s Cookin’ in Downtown?” is the theme for this week’s First Friday event in downtown Warsaw. As the community celebrates a year of the arts, the culinary arts will be honored this month. As unpredictable — and freezing cold — as this winter has been, First Friday organizers have decided to move the activities indoors …read more.

A Leesburg man is planning to walk across the state of Indiana to raise awareness of and funds for the Indiana Lincoln Highway Association and the Alzheimer’s Association. Jeff Blair, 66, will make the 150-mile walk from the Indiana-Illinois border at Dyer, Ind., to the Indiana-Ohio border east of Fort Wayne from April 25 to …read more.

An Auburn man has been arrested in Kosciusko County for allegedly molesting his girlfriend’s 10-year-old daughter. Kim Jacquay, 57, is being held on a $20,000 surety bond in the Kosciusko County Jail facing one charge of child molesting. The charges stemmed from a Jan. 31 phone call to child protective services who were informed that …read more.

A sweet, sugary snack may pack a rather unsavory surprise for some. Indiana health officials have said packages of original Skittles sold at a store in eastern Indiana caused two individuals to be hospitalized for treatment of burning throats, cramping and diarrhea. According to WSBT, State Health Department spokeswoman Amy Reel said the contaminated candy, …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring a Meet the Candidates Night from 6 p.m. 8 p.m. March 25 at the Syracuse Community Center. Board members looked at the invitations for primary candidates during the chamber’s meeting, March 5. The event will be an informal meeting, allowing voters in Kosciusko County the opportunity to meet …read more.

A hazardous mix of acid and bleach has spilled at Egg Innovations near Mentone which has required the assistance of area fire departments. Atwood and Mentone firefighters on the scene and Multi-Township EMS has also been called to treat two patients who are reportedly experiencing breathing difficulties. Both victims were taken to the hospital for …read more.

The Kosciusko and Whitley County Soil and Water Conservation District offices will be hosting the 10th Annual Indoor Pasture Walk from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at the Whitko Middle School located in Larwill. The meeting is open to the public, with no registration fee and will include a free Subway meal …read more.

As it was in February, a petition by Gustavo Munoz to rezone an old Pierceton restaurant from commercial to residential was tabled by the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission during its regular monthly meeting March 5 in Warsaw. Munoz, who was not present at today’s meeting, appeared before the APC last month asking for the …read more.

By Kassi Rowland With the warmer weather of spring comes one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for farmers: planting season. As farmers head to the fields to plant, farm-vehicle traffic increases on local roads and highways. Local farmers encourage all drivers to exercise caution when approaching tractors and farm implements …read more.

[weaver_youtube WY8MLh7knUg rel=0] LED lights will soon be a staple of stop signs at McKinley and Jefferson streets in Warsaw. The flashing lights (like those appearing on the sign in the video) were approved by the Warsaw Traffic Commission this afternoon. Looking north on McKinley Street at Jefferson Street, Warsaw. (Photo from Google) As seen …read more.

What started as an online romance for two separate Bourbon residents has reportedly turned into an international internet scam. According to 1050AM, The Chief, Bourbon Police Chief Bill Martin reported discovering that, seemingly unbeknownst to them, two people from Bourbon had become involved with a scheme to move stolen goods purchased with stolen credit cards. The …read more.

Five local residents were arrested and charged Tuesday for drug related crimes after undercover officers completed a recent investigation. Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers, along with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies, converged on various locations yesterday to arrest the individuals who had allegedly previously sold illegal narcotics to undercover officers. The following individuals were arrested …read more.

What do you do when you can’t utilize your pier in the lake due to boats anchored nearby? You seek legal advice and file for a permit. Steve Snyder filed a request on behalf of Anchor Holdings LLC and Peter Nicholas for a permit to install signage in the lake prohibiting boats from anchoring within …read more.

Almost a month ago, utility directors in Milford and Syracuse issued a freeze warning, asking town water users to run water from a faucet. That warning is still in effect and will remain in effect until further notice. Milford Utilities Superintendent Randy Veach stated it will get worse before it gets better. He explained as the …read more.

Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of Wawasee Community School Corp., posted the following statement on The Wawascene, the Web blog for the school corporation: “Winter has been especially harsh this year causing many delays and cancellations for Wawasee Community Schools. As it stands now, the last student day is Tuesday, June 3. “If the prolonged winter …read more.

Helen Leinbach was chosen Person of the Year by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce during an awards dinner held Monday evening. Leinbach has been employed by the North Webster Community Public Library for almost 24 years. She was the only full-time employee, assisted by two part-timers, when she started. The library now has …read more.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman has issued the following statement after the House of Representatives today unanimously passed HR 4076, the Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation Act: “Propane shortages have driven Hoosiers’ heating bills higher during this bitterly cold winter. Today, both parties came together to pass common-sense legislation to extend emergency provisions through the …read more.

Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce are encouraging Hoosiers to take action during the comment period for the Environmental Protection Agency’s new coal regulations, which will cause energy bills to soar. The EPA’s recent directive to strictly limit carbon emissions for new power plants will be expensive to comply …read more.

Kosciusko County business and community leaders were placed behind bars today for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Lock-Up. The lock-up was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Noa Noa in an effort to raise MDA’s fundraising goal of $70,000. According to MDA Fundraising Coordinator Alison Ekert, a total of 150 “jail birds” were recruited …read more.

The Air Force announced today that the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base, was selected to receive 18, F-16 Block 40 Fighting Falcons to replace the A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft they currently fly and maintain. The Pentagon’s proposed March 4 budget for 2015 includes cutting the A-10, leaving the F-16 as its …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Instead of making a tragic mistake behind the wheel, Indiana high school and college students are being encouraged to put their smartphones to good use by urging others to “Drive Now. TXT L8R.” The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana Department of Labor, Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana …read more.

A bill that would allow guns in school parking lots has been approved by the Indiana House of Representatives and now moves to the state Senate for a final vote. The Indiana House of Representatives voted 74-24 on Monday to allow parents, teachers and other adults to carry firearms in their vehicles on school property. …read more.

Julia Frush was honored with the Friends of Extension Award during last night’s Kosciusko County Extension Annual Meeting. The meeting was held in the Shrine Building on the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. It was a night of lightheartedness, sharing success, challenges and recognition. (To see the full year in review report, click HERE.) Frush has been …read more.

STATEHOUSE – State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) honored Vietnam War veterans at the Statehouse Monday for the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The honor was in a resolution which urged Gov. Mike Pence to establish March 30 as an annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. “Our soldiers were not given the heroes welcome one …read more.

The newly established Stormwater Utility brought about 2 hours of discussions Monday night as the Warsaw Common Council discussed consumer fees and the tedious process that went into determining those fees. All in all, Warsaw residents should be pleased with the low rate they’ll be expected to pay, but some “major users,” such as Warsaw …read more.

At 2 a.m. Sunday, Indiana springs forward with daylight saving time. For most of us, moving the clock forward one hour on a Sunday is not a big deal. But, starting Monday, March 10, make sure to have all of your watches and clocks — don’t forget your automobile clocks — straightened out so you …read more.

By Rep. Rebecca Kubacki Indiana House District 22 The health and safety of families in Indiana has been one of my top priorities since I was elected to office. When looking at the different bills that the House has passed, one that I feel especially passionate about is House Bill 1141, which I co-authored. This …read more.

OrthoWorx announced today that it is supporting a major initiative to enable all schools in Kosciusko County to implement Project Lead The Way’s S.T.E.M. education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum in grades K-12. Project Lead The Way, a nationally known S.T.E.M. education non-profit organization, recently offered five northern Indiana counties an opportunity to have …read more.

A new study released today by BMO Harris Bank found Indiana parents spend an average of $704 each month on child-related expenses, slightly below the national average of $795. Hoosiers who are planning to have children estimate the cost will be $1,379, closer to the mark than the national average estimate of $2,143, but still …read more.

Quick response from the North Webster Fire Department saved a summer cottage at 7 EMS B33A Ln. on Little Barbee Lake. At about 7:45 p.m. Saturday, firefighters were called to the single story cottage where smoke and flames were seen coming from the residence. NWFD Chief Jeremy Likens said, despite the snow and tight quarters …read more.

Area meteorologists are saying a winter blast initially forecast for much of Indiana, largely is tracking to the south, meaning not as much snow or freezing rain. Kokomo and areas south of there are still expecting 10 to 12 inches of snow, with ice and sleet in southern Indiana. “Relatively speaking, our area dodged a …read more.

Firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory were called to a barn fire at 3275 W. 200 N., Warsaw, at about 12:15 p.m. The fire is in a pole barn type of structure and is not attached to any other buildings. A pickup truck and a small amount of diesel fuel were reportedly in the …read more.

Pat O’Hara was losing hope. The 59-year-old Silver Lake resident was told he only had 3 to 4 months left to live and that he could not withstand the heart transplant needed to save his life. Though the situation seemed bleak, through the help of an artificial heart, O’Hara was able to undergo the surgery …read more.

In a letter sent to President Obama Friday, Indiana Governor Mike Pence joined a group of 50 bipartisan governors expressing opposition to proposed cuts to the Army National Guard. The cuts are expected to be included in President Obama and the Department of Defense’s fiscal year 2015 budget request. “The Indiana Army National Guard is …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the northern Indiana area. Counties included in the outlook are Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall, Allen and Whitley. According to the NWS, accumulating snowfall is expected Saturday night through Sunday night with the heaviest snowfall to be over southern portions of the area. According to WSBT …read more.

[weaver_youtube 4X4VnAfcOLk rel=0] Christopher Banghart is only 6 years old, but he has already grasped the concept of sharing the blessings in his life with others. On March 14, Christopher will turn 7 years old, and he hopes his happy day will bring joy to Haitian orphans. Instead of birthday presents for himself, the Jefferson …read more.

The U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to move hydrocodone combination products from Schedule III to Schedule II drugs, as recommended by the Assistant Secretary for Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and as supported by the DEA’s own evaluation of relevant …read more.

Indiana Supreme Court has awarded grants to 23 counties totaling more than $232,000 and Kosciusko County is among the recipients. The grant money will support local family court projects and focus on creating innovative programs that improve the court process for families. Priority was given to applications that emphasized three areas of programming: Access to …read more.

Governor Michael R. Pence, together with the Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities, has proclaimed the month of March as Disability Awareness Month. While Disability Awareness Month continues to focus on inclusion for people with disabilities, the 2014 campaign theme, “Dream to Dare,” reminds us that if we want to have the communities of …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – To keep up with program growth, Kosciusko Lakes and Streams was renamed the Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College. The renaming was part of a more extensive rebranding effort that included a new website and logo. “Our mission will remain the same: making the lakes and streams of Kosciusko …read more.

[weaver_youtube zRhuz2dpJLk rel=0] Clunette said farewell to a big piece of its history on Saturday, Feb. 22, when the demolition of the Clunette Elevator took place. Founded by brothers Wallace, Dallas and John H. Anglin in 1951, the elevator began as a small operation buying and storing grain. Today, the business is one of the …read more.

House Bill 1222 authored by State Representative Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) passed the Indiana Senate unanimously on Thursday. HB 1222 would provide a state tax credit for individuals who adopt a child. “I am incredibly happy to see this bill pass in the Senate,” said Rep. Kubacki. “I have been through the adoption process and I …read more.

Wanting a website more appealing and easier to use, and to more effectively communicate with the community, Wawasee Community School Corporation launched a revamped site the evening of Feb. 26. The new URL for the website is wawaseeschools.org, though it can still be accessed by typing in wawasee.k12.in.us. Dave Van Lue, director of technology for …read more.

Only three county roads remain closed today due to high water. The Kosciusko County Highway Department reports today that CR 1200 South from CRs 300 East to 400 East, CR 400 East from CRs 850 South to 900 South, and the curve at Woodland and Lakeshore Drive remain closed.

Yet again, forecasters are putting a Wind Chill Advisory into effect as temperatures linger well below freezing. Lake effect snow showers will be diminishing this evening, but gusty north winds by late this afternoon will result in wind chill factors of 10 below to 20 degrees below zero. Look for snow accumulations of generally a …read more.

Article by Olivia Wallin, Grace College Communications Student Local woman, Sally Stauffer, returned to her hometown of Warsaw in 2010 to start her bridal design business. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in California. Her studies gave her specialized skills and experience for her business. Since 2010, she has launched her …read more.

Got cabin fever? If your ready to cure those winter blues, then visit the Builders Association of Kosciusko Fulton Counties Home and Outdoor Show March 7-9 at Superior Group, 3144 East U.S. 30, Warsaw. Kosciusko REMC is sponsoring the event. This is the 15th year for the show, which promises 90 vendors ready to help …read more.

[weaver_youtube CP05i0-SBeQ rel=0] Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department and medics were called to a mobile home fire at Green Acres Trailer Park, Lot 154 at about 10:30 a.m. this morning. PTFD Fire Chief Michael Wilson said the fire began in a dryer and resulted in some minor smoke damage to the residence. Lourdes Gaytan, 46, was asleep …read more.

Nearly five years ago, Julie McKeighen sought an opportunity to serve others overseas. As a retired music teacher and widow, humanitarian work seemed like an ideal way to fill a void. “My husband went to be with the Lord in 2001 after a battle with leukemia. We were young, mid-40s,” said McKeighen, who is from …read more.

The first of what will be several public meetings focusing on the city of Warsaw’s comprehensive plan was held in city council chambers Wednesday. Common council members, the Warsaw Planning Commission, city planners and the mayor sat down in a work session to begin fine-tuning the 74-page draft. Referred to as the “road map for …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation will begin using flashing yellow arrow traffic signal indications for protected/permissive left turns as part of signal modernizations on state highways. The installation of the new lights will take place over the next few years. The protected/permissive left-turn signals provide a protected period of time when left-turning vehicles have exclusive …read more.

Another arctic front is moving in and it’s bringing bitterly cold conditions and more snow for Thursday. A Wind Chill Advisory has again been issued by the National Weather Service office near North Webster for 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday when the mercury is expected to drop and windy conditions will combine to make …read more.

State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) authored House Concurrent Resolution 22 urging Governor Mike Pence to designate March 30 each year as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. More than 58,000 members of the United States Armed Forces, including 1,532 Hoosiers, lost their lives in Vietnam. Rep. Kubacki hopes to establish a day to express appreciation and …read more.

According to Inside INdiana Business, a bill to allow alcohol sales at the Indiana State Fair is headed to Governor Mike Pence’s desk. Members of the House have voted to repeal the ban that has been in place for 67 years. State Fair officials believe the change could provide an initial revenue stream of $200,000. …read more.

NIPSCO officials have confirmed that a number of its customers have been targets of a scam, including several in Warsaw. On Tuesday, StaceyPageOnline.com was contacted by Ultra Clean Laundry on SR 15 South in Warsaw. Office manager Evelyn Rake said, “I received a call in our office from a woman claiming to be with NIPSCO. …read more.

The Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory / Warsaw Fire Department is conducting testing on the tornado siren located at Station 1, 109 E. Main St., in downtown Warsaw. Today’s testing is to assure both the horn portion of the unit works correctly and the rotation of the siren. Since the siren was relocated from the former …read more.

Syracuse Park Foundation reviewed several ongoing projects during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. Mike Buhrt, chairman of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee, reported committee member Bob Trame is meeting with Larry Mock about using his equipment and labor for trail maintenance. Committee member Jerry Wright reported the Syracuse Lions is also helping with trail maintenance. …read more.

Charlie Adams, an award winning former television sportscaster, was the keynote speaker for the 2014 annual Kosciusko County SWCD meeting Tuesday. He concluded the evening with humor and inspirational stories including a few from his experiences in Kosciusko County when sportscaster for WSBT. The Oxford, Miss., native and graduate of University of Mississippi, is also …read more.

It’s been an exciting and successful year for the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District having achieved numerous accomplishments. Some of those accomplishments were recognized through recognition and conservation awards at a banquet held Tuesday night. Awards were presented to Kylie Fleming, Jake Templin, Kevin Schlipf, Aaron Beer, Brent Paxton, Brian Romine, Shawn Krull, …read more.

Grab the hats and gloves again! The National Weather Service near North Webster has once again issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. The advisory is for midnight tonight through noon Wednesday. Falling temperatures tonight combined with brisk west winds will result in wind chills from 10 to 20 degrees below zero …read more.

A heated debate about a roadway vacation petition took up most of Tuesday’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. At issue was a vacation of public ways in Prairie Township, near Hoffman Lake. The petitioners, William and Beverly Long, own Hoffman Lake Campground, located off CR 300 North in Warsaw. The couple petitioned to vacate two public …read more.

Last night during Warsaw Community School Corporation’s monthly regular board meeting, two citizens approached the board with a petition to install handrails in the Tiger Den. According to Carolyn Wulliman, the handrails would be an asset to the numerous long-term ticket holders who have difficulty navigating the bleachers. Wulliman presented the board with a petition …read more.

During Warsaw Community School Corporation’s monthly, regular board meeting, WCS Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz discussed the school’s plan regarding how to best make up missed school days for the recent cold and snowy weather that has plagued the county. According to Hintz, as it stands now the last student school day will be on Wednesday, …read more.

An anonymous tip led Warsaw Police to initiate a traffic stop in Warsaw Monday afternoon and turned up a significant amount of Heroin. The traffic stop on a Pontiac Grand Prix happened at about 2 p.m. in the 300 block of South Detroit Street. Police say the two people in the vehicle, Meagan A. Martens, …read more.

Although water is subsiding from area roads and fields, a Flood Warning has been extended for the Tippecanoe River near Ora through this weekend. The National Weather Service office near North Webster has extended the warning through 4 p.m. Sunday noting that, at 8 p.m. last night, the stage was 14.0 feet and steady. Flood …read more.

Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department detectives arrested Walter Glasgow, 53, in connection with a bomb threat made Monday afternoon. Approximately 1:13 p.m. yesterday, a 911 dispatcher received a call from an individual, identified today as Glasgow, who made a threat directed toward the New Paris area. The call was non-specific and general in nature and authorities …read more.

Just as basketball is stirring up a great deal of activity this March, more than 250 Indiana law enforcement agencies are planning to launch action of their own. Beginning Friday, Feb. 28, state and local police in Kosciusko County will initiate a major enforcement effort to crack down on impaired and dangerous driving.  Operation Pull …read more.

Kosciusko County has two active murder cases currently working their way through the courts, and both have had recent activity. Sonya Lynn Fick The woman accused in the brutal December killing of the father of her children remains in the Kosciusko County Jail today without bond after a pre-trial conference was held today. Sonya Lynn …read more.

The Kosciusko County Highway Department has re-opened a number a county roads today after melting snow and rains from late last week resulted in local flooding. The only roads that remain closed are: CR 450 East from CRs 850 South to 900 South CR 550 North from CRs 300 West to 400 West and from …read more.

In recent years, law enforcement efforts have put a lid on much of the gang-related illegal activity in the area. But the release valve seems to have become Kosciusko County road signs. “Last year was actually a very bad year for spray painting,” said Jeff Beeler, Kosciusko County Highway Department sign technician. During 2013, about …read more.

KCH Health and Wellness Center staff arrived to work at around 4:50 a.m. this morning only to find that the business had been burglarized. Warsaw Police quickly responded to the center, located at 1500 Provident Dr. on the Kosciusko County Hospital campus. Pry marks were located on an exterior door where the suspect or suspects …read more.

State legislators are set to take up a number of key bills today. Among them, the House Ways and Means Committee is slated to hear a Senate proposal involving the business personal property tax. Governor Mike Pence has pushed the concept of phasing out the business personal property tax as a way of drawing more …read more.

The Kosciusko County Highway Department has updated their listing of roads that remain closed today due to high water. Other areas are marked with high water signs. Road Closings CR 250 West from CRs 700 North to 900 North CR 300 East from CRs 600 South to 700 South CR 400 West from CRs 700 …read more.

An ATV accident in Rochester has led to one arrest. At about 5 p.m. Saturday, Indiana Conservation Officers were called to an ATV accident on Olson Road, north of Rochester. According to officers, Charles W. Harding, 55, of Rochester, crashed his 2007 Suzuki ATV. Harding reportedly lost control of his ATV causing the vehicle to …read more.

At about 9:49 p.m. Friday, Warsaw Police responded to the area of Central Park after a male subject called 911 to report that his sister had been shot. Central Park quickly became the center of the search area where police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies, Multi-Township EMS and a rescue unit from the Warsaw-Wayne Fire …read more.

Warsaw is one of the Top 10 most exciting cities in Indiana! The ranking, according to Movoto Real Estate, is based on “fun factors” such as nightlife, active life options and age percentage among other factors. The city of Warsaw is 7th on the Top 10 list that surveyed 76 places in Indiana. “Warsaw had …read more.

Kosciusko County’s 911 Dispatch Center is warning motorists of a large section of black ice on SR 15 between CR 900 North and CR 1100 North. This is located between Leesburg and Milford. Melting snow and recent rains have already caused flooding and ponding problems and with tonight’s freezing temperatures, there are likely other roadways …read more.

Zimmer has found itself in yet another lawsuit regarding a faulty product. A number of lawsuits, such as one filed last November, have been brought against the company over its NexGen knee replacement system. Now the orthopedic device company is being sued by a Fort Wayne woman over its Trilogy AB hip replacement system. According …read more.

[weaver_youtube QQiOiIUGipM rel=0] Flood Warnings are now in effect for the Tippecanoe and Eel rivers, and high winds are causing widespread damages. The National Weather Service has issued the Flood Warning for the Tippecanoe River at Ora, Ind., until further notice. At 11 a.m. this morning, the stage was at 10.1 feet and rising. Flood …read more.