UPDATE: According to officials at the scene, there were no injuries as a result of the fire. The fire appears to have started in the garage of the home. At this time the fire is reportedly under control. INITIAL REPORT: Emergency personnel are currently responding to a mobile home fire located on SR 14 and …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners heard a road vacation petition at Tuesday’s meeting. A vacation for Allan Clough was tabled until a compromise can be worked out. The road vacation request was recommended for denial by the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Nov. 5. The road is located in the first addition of Brower Estates at Kuhn …read more.

The Warsaw Community School Corporation’s Nov. 17 regular board meeting started with a riveting presentation from a couple of Gateway Educational Center students. Steve Ferber introduced eighth grader Seth Kuhn and sixth grader Antonio Medellin. Each student prepared a historical presentation and delivered it to the board. Kuhn re-imagined the Boston Tea Party as a …read more.

Reductions, in the amount of $1,466,590 in preparation of potential 2015 budget cuts, were the main topic of business at the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday evening. While there were no issues with reductions in the general, aviation, cemetery, park and recreation line 1 cuts, the conflict came with cuts in the fire territory operating …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday evening. The meeting started around 6 p.m. with Megan McClellan, executive director, chairing the majority of the meeting. McClellan has been in her position for about three and a half months, so much of Monday night’s discussion related to what committee members would like to see in the future. First …read more.

By JIM BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department As motorists take to the roads this Thanksgiving Holiday, officers from the Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership are urging everyone to buckle up and to drive sober. Now until Dec. 3 officers from the partnership will begin participating in Indiana’s “Safe Family Travel” campaign. Using saturated patrols and …read more.

While the Indiana General Assembly holds its annual Organization Day today n preparation for the 2015 legislative session, another organization, Indiana Moral Mondays, will be making its inaugural appearance to shape and affect laws in the Hoosier State. A large group of citizen-lobbyists from around the state, organized in the last nine months under the …read more.

The State of Indiana announced that the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services have approved renewal of the Healthy Indiana Plan. News of the approval came Friday evening. “This decision by the federal government to renew our current Healthy Indiana Plan is welcome news and will bring certainty to the more than 60,000 Hoosiers who …read more.

The Elkhart County Trial Court will be one of 10 counties throughout Indiana that will be celebrating National Adoption Day by allowing relatives and media to document adoption proceedings through the use of photography or video recording devices. The statewide total number of children who will take part in the occasion is expected to be …read more.

One-person was injured in a three-vehicle accident on North SR 15 at West CR 400N, Warsaw. The accident was at 5:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17. Matthew S. Sherman, 30, North Lake Street, Warsaw, complained of pain to his neck and was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Stacey L. …read more.

Warsaw Police, Fire and Multi-Township EMS are responding to an accident at Lake City Highway and Meijer Drive. Motorist traveling in this area should use caution.

Officers from various agencies throughout the county, including the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, were kept busy with numerous accidents relating to slippery road conditions Sunday evening and early Monday morning. Kosciusko 4:21 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, West CR 1350N, west of North CR 600W, Warsaw. Driver: Alfonso Q. Damian, 30, North Bowen Ave., Bremen. Damian …read more.

John Rimmer, 76, of Largo, Fla., was located at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, alive and well after falling down a ravine and spending overnight in a wooded area. A 911 call was placed at 7 p.m. last evening by a neighbor after Mr. Rimmer failed to return from a deer hunt. Indiana Conservation Officers …read more.

At approximately 10 a.m. this morning, the National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. The outlook projects that wind chills will fall to between 0 degrees and 10-below later this evening. Wind chill temperatures are expected to be below zero for much of Tuesday as well. …read more.

UPDATE: As of 11:15 a.m., power has been restored to the area. An accident around 10:15 a.m. at CR 300N and CR 100E, has caused a power outage not only in the Canterbury Apartments area but a wide spread area. According to a reader, REMC has stated the power will be restored in approximately one …read more.

Emergency personnel have just been dispatched to Old Road 30 and 450 East in Pierceton. A vehicle reportedly slid off the road and struck a tree, and the driver is reportedly shaken up. Please use caution on the roads today, and avoid the area until police can clear the scene. More information will be posted …read more.

Some roads in and around Kosciusko County are extra slick this morning thanks to the snow and cold. There have been several reports of vehicles sliding off the roads and even rolling over this morning. Around 7:45 a.m. a vehicle rolled at CR 225 South near Packerton Road near Winona Lake. At 9:30 a.m. a …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Dr. David Hoffert, superintendent of Warsaw Community Schools, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Education as one of 100 top school leaders from across America to participate in the first-ever National Connected Superintendents Summit Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the White House. Hoffert is among …read more.

UPDATE: According to a press release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 5:27 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, emergency personnel responded to an automobile accident at SR 19 near SR 10. When responders arrived they found two men seriously injured from after apparently striking a tree. The driver, identified as Kylee J. Fenstermaker, 28, …read more.

Denice R. Albertson, 53, EMS C29 Lane, Warsaw, was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a one-vehicle accident. The accident was at 8:35 p.m. Sunday on East Old Road 30, west of North CR 900E, Pierceton. Albertson complained of pain to the knee, lower leg and foot. She was extricated from her vehicle by the …read more.

Makayla Roberts, 15, South CR 200W, Claypool, was transported to the hospital after complaining of pain, following a one-vehicle accident Sunday. The accident was reported at 8:17 p.m. on North SR 15, north of West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Roberts was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Roger A. Fitzpatrick, 36, South CR 200W, …read more.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a special weather statement to be in effect until 8 p.m. this evening for Kosciusko and Whitley counties. According to the NWS, snow will continue to spread throughout northern Indiana late this afternoon and early this evening as an upper level disturbance tracks into the region. The accumulating …read more.

Don Snemis, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced today that BMV license branches will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. All license branches with Saturday hours will resume their regularly scheduled business hours on Saturday, Nov. 29. For a complete list of …read more.

The annual Miracles at Main and Market streets event was hosted in Nappanee tonight. The event featured a festive parade, music, cookies and hot cocoa for attendees. The event serves as a kick-off to the holiday season in Nappanee.

Sonya Lynn Armontrout On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Sonya L. Fick, the woman accused of killing the father of her children, is scheduled to appear in Kosciusko County Circuit Court for a plea hearing in front of special judge Curtis Palmer presiding. Fick, who was initially charged with murder as Sonya Lynn Armontrout, age 42, is charged …read more.

At 6:08 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, emergency personnel responded to an accident located on Packerton Road just south of CR 400 South. According to an accident report provided by Winona Lake Police Department, Clayton D. Marcum, 18, of East Third Street, North Manchester was traveling northbound when he stated he began feeling tired and left …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located 8011 West Old Road 30, Etna Green. According to officials on scene, a 37-year old female was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital for complaints of pain to both legs. The female was reportedly traveling eastbound when she collided with a pick-up truck that was traveling westbound. …read more.

Congressman Stutzman joined 62 of his House colleagues in urging leaders of the Appropriations Committee to prohibit funds for any executive action to grant amnesty. Below is a quote from Congressman Stutzman. A copy of the letter can be found here. “In light of last week’s elections, it is clear the American people are demanding …read more.

A two-year-old was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital for minor bleeding to the head following a two-vehicle accident at 9:56 a.m. Saturday. The accident was at West Lake Street, east of Hepler Drive, Warsaw. Brystol L. Caverley, 2, Nye Street, Warsaw, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Kylie M. Cook, 22, Nye Street, …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber Of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, along with the Warsaw Community Development Corporation, held a ribbon cutting at Alderfer Bergen & Company’s their new location, 122 W. Market St., Warsaw. Alderfer Bergen & company participated in the WCDC Facade Grant program, funded by the City of Warsaw, to make …read more.

Mission Point Community Church and Grace College are partnering with Owen’s Supermarket on East Center Street, Warsaw, to host the fourth annual Super Market Sweep: Give ‘Till You Drop event on Wednesday, Nov. 19, an all-day event. The Super Market Sweep is a day for community members to come together and give back to area …read more.

At 1:45 p.m. today troopers from the Bremen State Police Post responded to reports of a crash involving a horse drawn buggy and a pickup truck. The crash happened on US 6 near Dogwood Rd. in Bremen. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Rod Schuh revealed that the driver of an eastbound Dodge pickup truck collided with …read more.

By SUMMER ZIMMER Director of Communications and Social Responsibility, Kosciusko Community YMCA After serving the community for 50 years from Smith Street in Warsaw, the Kosciusko Community YMCA will be closing that branch with a ceremony from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23. Join us for light refreshments, the opportunity to write down …read more.

At least one person was injured in a one-vehicle accident on US 6, near CR 37, north of Syracuse at approximately 2:40 p.m. today. Benton Township Fire Department along with Turkey Creek Fire Territory EMS responded to the scene. The accident was investigated by Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department. More details will be released when available …read more.

By WILL WINGFIELD Indiana Department of Transportation The Indiana Department of Transportation has spent the warmer months preparing for winter weather, including that forecast this weekend. Now it’s time to do your part ahead of Winter Weather Preparedness Week this Nov. 16 -22. “INDOT urges drivers to dust off their winter driving habits before snow …read more.

Combined Community Services will be holding their 13th Annual Turkey Lurkey 5k Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 in Winona Lake. The race is a challenging course which starts at Winona Lake Park, runs down the quaint streets of Winona Lake, meanders through the scenic wooded pathways, and then finishes back at Winona Lake …read more.

UPDATE: At 10:54 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, emergency personnel responded to an accident located on East Market and South Bronson streets.  According to an accident report filed by Warsaw Police Department, Patricia L. Caudill, 83, of SR 14, Silver Lake, was traveling eastbound on East Market Street when Pamela K. Chastain, 65, of Nancy Street, …read more.

Karen R. Turner, 69, W. Ninth St., Rochester, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at US 30 and Parker Street. The accident was at 10:15 a.m. today. Turner complained of pain to the knee/lower leg/foot area. Warsaw Police report Chuck Lisenbee, 53, W. Prairie St., Warsaw, was eastbound on US 30. …read more.

Students at Harrison Elementary are taking the Warsaw Community School Corporation mission statement to heart. Yesterday, students delivered a total of 4,200 food items to Combined Community Services just down the road. According to Harrison Elementary Principal Lee Snider, students hosted a two week food drive competition in their classrooms. The annual competition raised an …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located on Lake City Highway and CR 250E. The scene has been cleared at this time and three individuals were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Further information will be posted when it becomes available.

North Webster Fire Department responded at 11:54 p.m. Thursday to what was initially called in as a residential fire with entrapment at 6605 N. Second Trail. North Webster Fire Battalion Chief Chris Francis reports when firefighters arrived they discovered all occupants were out of the residence. The fire, caused by an individual falling asleep with …read more.

The Indiana State Police along with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and the Plymouth Police Department captured two individuals that were being sought from a home break in that occurred Thursday morning. The break-in happened at a vacant home located at 402 N. Kenilworth Rd. in Bremen. The caretaker to the residence stopped in to …read more.

Motorist will need to find an alternative route Friday morning if traveling CR 350N. Kosciusko County Highway Department has announced the road, also known as Airport Road, will be closed Friday morning from SR 15 to the Armory. The city of Warsaw has been in communications with Norfolk Southern on repairing grade crossings in a …read more.

Among the agenda items considered by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Thursday in Warsaw were two petitions by the North Indiana Conference United Methodist Church. The BZA normally meets the second Tuesday of each month, but since the second Tuesday fell on Veterans Day the meeting was rescheduled …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley’s students, staff, and the community are grieving the passing of Tippecanoe Valley High School senior Nicole Mikel. Notification was received prior to the start of school this morning that Nicole passed away at her home. Trained staff and counselors from each Tippecanoe Valley school as well as The Bowen Center for Human Services …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook and special weather statement for the Kosciusko County area — specifically noting the cities of Ligonier, Plymouth, Bremen, Culver, Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, Columbia City, South Whitley and Fort Wayne. According to the NWS, lake effect snow showers will increase throughout the day and …read more.

Article by Sgt. Chad Hill, Public Information Officer Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department As families take to the roads this holiday season, law enforcement is reminding drivers extra patrols will be cracking down on impaired driving and seat belt violations to increase safety on the state’s streets and highways. “Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel …read more.

Although the zebra mussel population in Webster Lake has greatly declined since 2009’s peak infestation, recent observations indicate the population is returning. “Anecdotally, people are saying they’re sticking to their pier posts and sea walls again,” reported Lyn Crighton, executive director of the Tippecanoe Watershed Foundation. “They’re in Tippecanoe too, but right now they’re just …read more.

It has been learned the individual suffered a self-inflicted gun shot wound. Further information will be released by the Kosciusko County Coroner’s office. INITIAL: Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, along with Mentone EMS and Etna Green First Responders, are in the area of CR 125N. The initial call was that an individual had been shot. More …read more.

A Nigerian man was taken into custody this morning by officials in Atlanta, Ga., in connection with a theft investigation by Kosciusko County officials. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives stated officers from the Atlanta (Georgia) Police Department  took Kazeem Owonla, 44, Nigeria, into custody at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at approximately 5:30 a.m. today. Owonla …read more.

[weaver_youtube k8s6pg3LAE4 rel=8] A brief memorial service remembering Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Sgt. Jeff Shaw was held  shortly after 3 p.m. today. Almost every police agency in the county was represented for the service, as were family and friends. “Jeffery on that day, gave the ultimate sacrifice for us,” stated Sheriff Rocky Goshert in his opening remarks. “He …read more.

“It’s just an exciting day to be here,” said Scott Gabriel, president of Parkview Whitley Hospital and soon-to-be-constructed Parkview Warsaw. “I know it’s a little brisk, but what an exciting time to be able to break ground and start a new endeavor in this community.” [weaver_youtube BIBt730IbhU rel=0] Back in July, Parkview Health petitioned the Warsaw …read more.

Darrick W. Spore, North Long Drive, Syracuse, has not entered a plea agreement as other area news agencies are reporting this morning. Spore faces charges of neglect of a dependent resulting in death, a class A felony and reckless homicide, a class C felony, in the June 28 death of his 12-year-old son Skyler Spore. …read more.

During the monthly Warsaw Community School Corporation board work session held last night, Chief Accountability Officer Dani Barkey and Chief Academic Officer David Robertson discussed the 2013-2014 A-F accountability grades in detail. Last week, the Indiana Department of Education released accountability grades for all individual schools and corporations within Indiana. Though WCS reported straight A …read more.

Tuesday seemed to be a fitting time to talk about loss of loved ones. At 6 p.m. Veterans Day, members of the Syracuse community gathered together to talk about the white elephant in the room, suicide. With the help of the Bowen Center, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, and Syracuse Police Department, the Syracuse Community Center …read more.

At the monthly Syracuse Parks board meeting Monday, members continued to discuss progress at the athletic complex, community center and reported upcoming holiday events. Parks superintendent Chad Jonsson reported the work on the ice rink has begun at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex. Equipment has arrived and setup for the rink is underway. In regards …read more.

By MICHELLE HANSEN Shopko Public Relations Shopko announces that its stores will be open for extended hours beginning Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 28. Special store hours and pricing will be available at the retailer’s Shopko and Shopko Hometown stores and on Shopko.com. A Shopko store is located in Syracuse. Shopko stores …read more.

Since 2007, Indiana Code has required school corporations in the state to identify and serve students with high ability in the general intellectual and specific academic domains in grades K-12. During Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting in Syracuse of the Wawasee school board, the board heard a report from Lisa Ernsberger about the high ability program …read more.

Heather A. Moore, 30, E. CR 950N, Syracuse, suffered minor bleeding to the head in a one-vehicle accident Tuesday evening.  Her two passengers, Karli Moore, 7 and Miranda Maag, 12, complained of pain to their necks. All three were taken to IU Health-Goshen. The one-vehicle accident was at East Crooked Mile Road and North Sir …read more.

[weaver_youtube DqYdi3D7mSE rel=0] Warsaw American Legion Post 49 hosted a Veterans Day assembly this afternoon. Veterans and civilians alike came out to pay their respect and honor those who have served our country and protected our freedoms. The assembly opened with an Armed Forces medley performed by the Warsaw Community High School band. As each …read more.

By LT ESTEBAN POMMIER, M.A. Commanding Officer, The Salvation Army Warsaw Corps Community Center The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County is kicking off its Kettle Campaign with an indoor rummage sale and open house to be held at the organization’s community center located at 501 E. Arthur St. Warsaw. This event will be held on …read more.

By TRACY FURNIVALL Executive Director, Baker Youth Club The Baker Youth Club Board of Directors announces the purchase and renovation of the old YMCA property located on Smith Street in Warsaw. The deal has now been in the works for over a year and will soon be a reality for the organization. Executive Director Tracy …read more.

Tuesday morning’s annual Veterans Day program at Wawasee High School was a mixture of the student body being challenged, strong emotions and a former U.S. Navy officer sharing some of his service memories. Pat Park, a retired Navy lieutenant who served in the military for 25 years, was the guest speaker. But before he stepped …read more.

Related: Nov. 3, 2014 Jail Bookings | Aug. 16, 2014 Jail Bookings Durand Willis, 22, 404 N. Parker St., Warsaw, was arrested Monday and charged with burglary of a dwelling, theft, disorderly conduct and public intoxication. His charges stem from stealing a 32-inch Vizio television from the apartment of his friend and neighbor,  John A. …read more.

Related: Jail Bookings Initially called in as a potential suicide attempt, with the suspect having a knife, police instead found a domestic disturbance at Economy Inn, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. The call was received at 2:20 p.m. Sunday. Rex A. Westerman Jr., 43, 413 W. Prairie St., Warsaw, was arrested on charges of strangulation, domestic battery …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday approved a resolution providing for fire territory employees’ 2015 salaries, compensation and benefits. The vote was unanimous and followed a similar vote by the fire territory board earlier in the evening. The 2015 salaries are the same as this year’s, in the following amounts: fire chief, $55,465; paramedic, $44,980; …read more.

Positive financial news took center stage at Monday’s Turkey Creek Fire Territory board meeting. Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported several items reflecting a fiscally healthy department: • The department received a refund of $1,013 from its workers’ compensation policy, attributable to a favorable risk factor recalculation. Year to date, the department has been refunded $6,052 …read more.

A pharmacist at Wal-Mart Supercenter, Walton Boulevard, Warsaw, could be facing criminal charges for theft of medication. According to Warsaw Police Lt. Kip Shuter, officers were called to the store at 5:29 p.m. Monday, after the pharmacist was fired and escorted off the property. According to store loss prevention officials the theft occurred Oct. 29. …read more.

Milford Boy Scout Troop 747 opened the Milford Town Council meeting Monday evening with the Pledge of Allegiance and remained for the duration of a two-hour meeting that addressed water issues, a new method for paying city bills and the health insurance plan for Milford town employees as well as other topics. First on the …read more.

A public hearing is the next step for the East Market Street Neighborhood Plan according to Brad Johnson with Ground Rules Inc., Zionsville. The first sub-area plan for the project, to be included in the comprehensive plan, was presented to members of the Warsaw Plan Commission Monday evening. The comprehensive plan itself is under consideration …read more.

A relatively short Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation board of trustees meeting included a visit from the Tippecanoe Valley High School FFA, the approval of changes for the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School Handbook and  good news pertaining to new lights being used at two schools. The meeting began with the acknowledgment of the high school’s FFA …read more.

Good news was sounded Monday afternoon at the monthly meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce. The chamber has reached its halfway mark in its shoe drive due to the recent surge of support from the North Webster Church of God. Currently about 2,500 pairs of shoes have been collected out of approximately …read more.

A Veterans Day ceremony will be hosted by the Warsaw American Legion and the VFW at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. The event will begin with a performance by the Warsaw Community High School band and will be followed by an honor guard. At 10:55 a.m. the ceremony will begin with the tolling of bells …read more.

  An investigation has been completed of the fire that occurred at the Pierceton Feed Mill Thursday, Nov. 6 (see related). According to Gordon Baker, Chief of the Fire Investigation Team of Kosciusko County, based on the fire investigation conducted at the scene by the Fire Investigation Team, Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office and the …read more.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman joined a bipartisan group of House members signing a letter to President Obama calling on him to pressure leaders of the Burmese government to pursue democratic advancements, economic reforms and expand human rights. “It is time for the Burmese government to end its oppressive policies. While progress has been made, the …read more.

By SARAH ADOLF Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Don Snemis announced today the BMV has launched a website that allows customers to determine if they are eligible for an Excise Tax refund. “In early October the BMV began sending out claim forms to customers who were affected …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded today at 2:17 p.m. to the location of CR 100W, near the intersection of CR 1300S. Emergency responders arrived and located 1996 Buick Skylark that had struck concrete post. The driver, identified as Franklin P. Rice, 30, Silver Lake, was initially located unconscious. Life-Med EMS, North Manchester, …read more.

By SHAWN ROSSLER Biologist, Department of Natural Resources EDITORS NOTE: The following article is an abridged version of a report DNR furbearer biologist Shawn Rossler wrote for the 2015 DRN Hunting & Trapping Regulations booklet. Personal experiences shape our attitudes toward most wildlife. This is especially true for coyotes. Thoughts range from worthless varmint that …read more.

Property owners are being reminded that Kosciusko County tax bills are due today, Monday, Nov. 10. Payments may be made in the Kosciusko County Treasurer’s office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today. There is a dropbox located near the West entrance to the Courthouse on Lake Street. Payments may be dropped there until the …read more.

Two Illinois men were arrested by Plymouth Police Sunday after an armed robbery at The Cellular Connection, 1605 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Brandon M. Terrell, 26, Kankakee, Ill., and Deshontay L. Lewis, 27, Bourbonnais, Ill., were booked in the Marshall County Jail on preliminary charges of armed robbery, a level 3 felony. Plymouth Police received …read more.

(Photo provided) Triton School Corporation will close early Wednesday, Nov. 12, in honor of the passing of a beloved staff member, Kenny Klotz. Schools will be dismissed at 1 p.m. to allow for the Triton staff and students who had known Klotz for many years to honor his memory and attend his funeral. Klotz, 61, …read more.

[weaver_youtube 95eSfLhuUl0 rel=8]   A sneak preview of the new, brightly decorated YMCA was given to those attending the annual Kosciusko YMCA Support Dinner, Saturday evening. The facility will open to members Dec. 1 with a grand opening slated for Dec. 8. Among the unique features is the Welcome Center Area with a large mural …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an ATV accident which occurred today at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Country Club Drive, Warsaw. Thomas Lemon,14, of Warsaw was operating an ATV on private property when he collided head on with an ATV being operated by his sister Sadie Lemon,12, of Warsaw. The two were on opposite sides of …read more.

UPDATE: At 7:25 p.m., Kosciusko County Dispatch announced that Pierceton Fire Department cleared the scene. At approximately 3:45 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, Pierceton Fire Department and other emergency personnel were called to a house on EMS R4E Lane, near the shore of Ridinger Lake, for a house fire. No Injuries were reported, and at time …read more.

At approximately 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of SR 25 and Shilling Road near Mentone for a single-vehicle automobile accident. The driver was southbound on SR 25 and exited the roadway near the intersection, coming to a rest in a wooded area southwest of the intersection. The driver …read more.

Amputee cyclist Helgard Müller will fulfill his American Dream of motivating and inspiring others by cycling 3,045 miles on a road bike (and his mountain bike for the rough terrain) across the United States. He aims to raise $100,000 for people with disabilities. To his knowledge, he will be the first person with only one leg …read more.

At approximately 5:45 a.m Sunday, Nov. 9, emergency personnel were called to US 30 near 900 East for a single-vehicle automobile accident. A vehicle in the eastbound lane of US 30 exited the roadway on the shoulder, coming to a rest in a field near the road. The driver was transported to Lutheran Hospital. More …read more.

A steady stream of interested residents Saturday afternoon received personal tours of Fire Station 1 during an open house showcasing the station’s recently completed expansion and renovations at the fire station in Syracuse . About 15 to 20 firefighters and paramedics from the Turkey Creek Fire Department were on hand to provide visitor escorts. Fire …read more.

Some people may have seen the smoke coming from E. 200 North. Not to worry, it’s a state-sanctioned training exercise for Leesburg Fire Department. According to LFD Chief Mike Wilson, the house at the corner of E. 200 North and Cessna Road in Warsaw was purchased by Medcast. The company wanted rid of the structure …read more.

This past Saturday NorthWood Red Regiment Marching Band performed with the top 20 Open Class C Indiana bands. The contest was held at Decatur Central High School on a bitterly cold Saturday. Red Regiment started their day with a 2-hour rehearsal in 27-degree weather. By the time the band traveled to Indianapolis, the temperature warmed to …read more.

Bourbon – The Indiana State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man who assaulted an Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) worker today around 11:15 a.m. The assault happened in the southbound lane of SR 331 just south of Bourbon in a construction zone. The INDOT worker who was assaulted was sitting …read more.

The state approved the Lakeland Sewer District’s plans and specifications for their project (see related). The board of trustees will be allowed to set dates for meetings in the coming weeks to receive bids for the sewer collection and treatment systems. The district has made plans to advertise for potential bidders on Nov. 14 and Nov. …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Governor Mike Pence has issued a proclamation declaring the month of November as Adoption Awareness Month in the State of Indiana. “We take this opportunity to celebrate the tens of thousands of adoptive families and adopted children here in Indiana, and I want to recognize and reaffirm the important work of adoption …read more.

First Lady Karen Pence will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10 at Hoosier Hills Food Bank to recognize Feeding Indiana’s Hungry as this year’s Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation’s major grant recipient to be awarded at the First Lady’s Luncheon on April 23, 2015. Hoosier Hills Food Bank is located at …read more.

[weaver_youtube JrfZGVOOxgA rel=8]   Dr. Elliot Engel presents the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes, author. (Photo by Deb Patterson) Returning for the 14th year, Dr. Elliott Engel entertained and enlightened those attending the annual Kosciusko Literacy Services Author Dinner in Warsaw Thursday evening. This year Engel presented “Detecting Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,” …read more.

Looking toward the future and achievements of the past year were addressed Thursday evening at the annual Author Dinner hosted by the Kosciusko Literacy Services. Cindy Cates, executive director, stated with a national grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, KLS will host The Big Read next spring. “Fahrenheit 451” will be the book …read more.

By KENT ADAMS Winona Lake The Winona Lake Town Offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The Clerk Treasurer’s Office will also be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 12, for staff to attend updated Statewide administrative training on the Town’s online business system required for all local government units.

By JOY LOHSE Marketing and Public Relations Director, Kosciusko Community Hospital As part of the Affordable Care Act, most U.S. citizens are required to have health insurance beginning in 2014. During the first enrollment wave, which began in October of 2013 and ended in March of this year, nearly 10 million uninsured individuals enrolled in …read more.

Indiana Supreme Court has upheld the state’s “right to work law.” The ruling is a reversal of Lake County Judge George Paras’ ruling that the state’s constitution was violated by the law. The ruling means that unions can no longer require payment from the nonmember workers represented by that union. Union backers say that this …read more.

By CASSIE RINGSDORF Media Contact, FEMA Cold temperatures, heavy snow, and treacherous ice storms are all risks of the impending winter season. “Severe winter weather can be dangerous and even life-threatening for people who don’t take the proper precautions,” said FEMA Region V acting administrator Janet Odeshoo. “Preparedness begins with knowing your risks, making a …read more.