[weaver_youtube ncZt1TUoaqQ rel=0] Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory had a reason to celebrate today as the newest recruit was sworn in by mayor Joe Thallemer. Drew Shilling, accompanied by his fellow firefighters and his wife, attended the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety this morning and took the official oath of the Warsaw Fire Department. …read more.

We are continuing to gather information from state, county and city authorities regarding road closures due to high water. The following roads are closed. Please check back often as this list will be updated as the day(s) progress CLOSED County Farm Road from SR 14 to CR 1200 South CR 300 East from CRs 600 …read more.

Allow yourself some extra travel time this evening if you have to venture out. The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory and a Wind Advisory for a widespread area of Indiana. Warm, moist air moving over the snow-covered ground is resulting in the fog. Dense fog should lift early Friday morning, but …read more.

Less than 24 hours remain to cast your vote for the best dancer or dance troupe in our Dance Dance Kosciusko challenge! Voting will continue until noon Friday and will award $500 to the top vote-getter. Second place receives $250 and third will get $100. There are 18 entries in this first ever dance competition, …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has announced plans for making up the remaining four instructional days lost this year due to inclement weather: Students will attend school on Friday, March 21, and Friday, May 30. Two additional days will be made up by adding 1 hour of instructional time to the end of the normal …read more.

A bill that will allow the distribution of alcohol at the Indiana State Fair has officially passed through the House Public Policy Committee and Senate and will now go before the Indiana House. According to Inside INdiana Business, alcohol sales have been banned since 1947 and could potentially add an additional revenue stream of approximately …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to an accident at 6:06 p.m. Wednesday at U.S. 30 and CR 300 East near Columbia City where a man was reportedly trapped inside his vehicle. According to police reports, Michael Ricklefs, 43, of Davenport, Iowa, was driving a semi and struck a semi driven by Tirean Blair, 57, of Bruswick, Ohio, …read more.

Warsaw’s Department of Public Works would like to inform residents that magnetic calendars for the city’s curbside recycling program are available at the Sewage Collection Office, 102 S. Buffalo St., or at the Department of Public Works, 794 W. Center St., Warsaw. The calendars are a great way for residents to remember what day recyclables are picked up …read more.

A Flood Warning has been extended for the following counties: Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall, St. Joseph, Lagrange, Noble, Laporte and Starke counties in Indiana; and Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph counties in Michigan. The warning has been issued by the National Weather Service and is now effect 1:36 a.m. Monday. At 8:36 a.m. today, Doppler radar …read more.

Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers arrested a local man Wednesday for selling a powerful pain medication to undercover narcotics officers. Shane A. Smith, 26, of Milford, has preliminarily been charged with felony dealing in a Schedule I controlled substance, in this case oxycodone. The charge is a B felony, punishable by up to 20 …read more.

Although the first and second rules of Fight Club are not to talk about Fight Club, Fight Club Pink is a different sort of beast. While what happens in the club does have its mystery, many of the Fight Club Pink graduates are eager to talk about their experiences because they’re often so life-changing. Linda …read more.

With all the snow on the ground currently melting and with rain in the forecast, many fear that Hoosier Motorists will be experiencing water covered roadways. The Indiana State Police have listed some safety tips in case you encounter high water conditions: Always carry a cell phone and charger. Pay attention to local media reports …read more.

(UPDATE: Sand and bags are now available in the following locations: Kosciusko County Highway Garage in Warsaw, North Webster Community Center in North Webster, at the Winona Lake Street Department and in Syracuse. In Syracuse, those wanting to fill bags will have to register at the main office of the Public Works department on Conrad …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – Former Grace President Ronald Manahan was honored with the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash award on Monday. The award was presented at a meeting held at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 17 in Westminster Hall. Present at the meeting were Grace employees and invited guests, community leaders, and previous Sagamore award winners Dane …read more.

On Tuesday, Dec. 31, detectives with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department arrested 20-year old Travion D. Kirkland at his residence in Roseland, Ind., on a murder warrant. According to a news release from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, the investigation, which stemmed from the April 16 death of Jesse L. Bowen, 21, at his residence …read more.