Road resurfacing will continue today (Monday, Oct. 27) on the following streets: Shortridge Drive LaVista Drive Dogwood Drive Baker Street Leedy Street These roads will remain open during resurfacing. Road construction will also begin on Frontage Road Monday, Oct. 27. Work is scheduled to be completed Friday, Oct. 31, weather permitting. Business accesses will be …read more.

Indiana Republican statewide candidates made a stop in Warsaw on their “Experience and Transparency” bus tour. The candidates: Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Auditor of State Suzanne Crouch and Treasurer of State candidate Kelly Mitchell greeted voters at the Kosciusko County Republican Party Headquarters on North Buffalo Street. The tour for the group began a …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School Tigers’ Pride Marching Band placed fourth in the Indiana State School Music Association Scholastic State Finals. Twenty bands in the Scholastic A class qualified for State Finals, which were held at Lawrence Central High School in Indianapolis on Saturday, October 25. Only the top five bands were announced during the …read more.

[weaver_youtube 4XznpzbrwyU rel=8] UPDATE: According to a conservation officer with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources the driver of the ATV has been identified as Leslie Mast, 26 years old. Mast was reportedly driving too fast on her ATV, without a helmet, to complete a turn and took a ditch instead of colliding with another …read more.

[weaver_youtube jhVgnVeYh3k rel=8]     The property loss and damage has been estimated up to $200,000 from a barn fire Sunday afternoon, at 8097 N. Syracuse-Webster Road. The property is owned by Dennis Darr. The fire has been ruled accidental. Embers from a recreational fire were determined to start the blaze. Turkey Creek Fire Territory, …read more.

On the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 1, something set off the motion sensor on the trail cam that Cody Lewis set up near Black Lake. When he reviewed the footage, he was surprised at what he saw. Though the images were dark and a little blurry, the creature bore an eerie resemblance to a predator …read more.

[weaver_youtube hTIU5wTrTNA rel=0] Downtown Warsaw was packed with ghosts, ghouls and princesses alike during the 2014 annual Spooktacular celebration Friday night. Hundreds of families filled downtown Warsaw along Center, Lake, Indiana and Buffalo streets to gather treats from local businesses from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Though trick-or-treating was the main draw of the event, costumed …read more.

What does a hung jury mean? A person is not innocent, nor is that person guilty. It means, according to Mike Miner, Kosciusko County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, it was a “dry run.” This was the case Wednesday when the jury, in the state vs. Franklin L. Engle, could not unanimously decide if Engle was innocent …read more.

MutualBank announced the winners of the BetterLife Award, as part of the 125th anniversary celebration, Oct. 18. MutualBank hosted the BetterLife Awards Celebration at Grace College, Winona Lake. More than 300 people were in attendance, including nominators of the BetterLife award, nominee finalists of the BetterLife Award, MutualBank employees and the board of directors. All …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces SR 19 is scheduled to close between SR 10 and US 30 Monday, Oct. 27. The road will be closed through the end of the week. INDOT maintenance crews will be replacing a drainage pipe between SR 10 and CR 200N All work is weather permitting. The official state …read more.

[weaver_youtube d0WK6fYSWZs rel=0]   New laws will go into effect toward the registration and licensing of motor driven cycles (commonly referred to as “mopeds” or “scooters”) beginning Jan. 1, 2015. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles hosted a statewide conference call with reporters on Oct. 22 to discuss the new law. As part of the effort …read more.

UPDATE: According to a press release from the Warsaw Police Department, at approximately 2:22 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 3-year-old Brenda Lazano of Warsaw exited Carniceria San Jose, located on E. Winona Ave. near Wood Street, and walked towards the driver’s side of her parents van, parked in front of the store. The report states Lazano …read more.

UPDATE: New Paris Fire Chief Joe Warstler has reported the Indiana State Fire Marshall’s office, insurance adjusters and electrical contractors are returning to the remains of Better Way Products, Plant 2, in New Paris. The investigators are attempting to find the cause of Thursday morning’s fire. The initial call was at 1:44 a.m. There were …read more.

The town of Winona Lake has announced Seventh Street, between Kings Highway to Chestnut Street, will be closed Saturday, Oct. 25 and Tuesday, Oct. 28. Crews will be street milling on Saturday and repaving parallel to the recently completed Grace College dormitory.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a large, main gas leak located near Shelden and Poplar streets north of Kohl’s in Warsaw. A loud sound of gas releasing can be heard in the area. The leak is near the corner of Sassafras Court and Poplar Street in the residential community of Northwest Woods. Warsaw Fire Department …read more.

Voting locations for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, general elections have been
 announced by Kosciusko County Auditor Marsha McSherry. The county commissioners designated the following locations: Clay Township Claypool Lions Building, 205 W. Calhoun St. Etna Township Heritage Park Building, 338 S. Walnut St., Etna Green Franklin Township Bell Memorial Library, 101 W. Main St., Mentone …read more.

At 2 p.m. yesterday, Thursday, Oct.  23, Warsaw Narcotics officers served two warrants on County Road 175 East, on the north side of Warsaw, following undercover purchases from two (2) suspects back in May and June 2014. Officers arrested the following people: Tanya N. Helser, 39 years old, of Warsaw, for dealing methamphetamine, a Class B …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, IN-02, reminds constituents that a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop …read more.

By ERIN REECE Communications Director, Indiana Republican Party Hoosiers are invited to attend early vote rallies in both Warsaw and Goshen held by the GOP statewide ticket. Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Auditor of State Suzanne Crouch and Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell invite supporters to attend two early vote rallies hosted by the Indiana …read more.

One individual has been arrested in connection with burglaries of Lake Wawasee homes May 19. Warrants have been issued for others involved, but no one else has  been arrested at this time. Robert Tyler Boatwright, 24, 10937 N. 200E, Milford, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 22, by Milford Police. He is being held on a $10,000 …read more.

At 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Indiana Conservation Officer Tyler Brock reported to the scene of an ATV rollover located at 35 EMS B5 Lane, Leesburg. Upon arrival, the driver was regaining consciousness, but was disoriented. The driver of the ATV has been identified as David Walker, 51, of Warsaw. According to officials, Walker was traveling …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Narcotics Unit executed multiple felony warrants for illegal drugs Wednesday, Oct. 22. As a result, the following individuals were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Kimberly Ann Click, 52, 200 Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake, for dealing in a narcotic drug (heroin), a Level 5 felony. Lester Miller, 52, 200 Lakeview …read more.

“Little Bighorn is not the Custer family’s last stand,” wrote Dale and Peg Custer. They addressed the fact they will be closing the business in November in a letter. The Custers wrote, “… the golf industry continues to decline and it is just not economically feasible to continue operating. It is with very sad and …read more.

  Warsaw Police report a vehicle operated by Jacob W. Stomatt, 22, East Center Street, Warsaw, struck the back of a vehicle operated by David J. Skerritt, 52, North Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw. While Skerritt complained of pain to his neck, he refused medical treatment. The accident occurred at 1:17 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Damage …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Drug Task Force deputies, along with officers from Syracuse Police Department, arrested Jason Paul Halsey, 40, 9485 N. SR 13, Syracuse, for theft and various drug charges. According to a press release from KCSD, at approximately 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, law enforcement executed a search warrant at 9485 N. SR 13 …read more.

UPDATE: Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency personnel responded today at approximately 11:02 a.m. to the location of the Creighton Brothers Processing Plant, 6500 W. Crystal Lake Rd., Warsaw, in regards to a forklift accident. Officers were initially advised that an employee was pinned underneath a forklift near the loading-dock portion of the business. …read more.

Cassandra Rautenkranz, 28, Syracuse, was airlifted from Goshen Municipal Airport to Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following an accident Wednesday morning. Rautenkranz suffered a laceration to her head. She was transported to the airport by ambulance. The accident occurred at 11:38 a.m. on US 33 south of CR 42, near Benton. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports …read more.

After four hours of deliberation, the six-man, six-woman jury could not reach a decision against Franklin Engle on count one of sexual misconduct with a minor, a class B felony. They found him not guilty on sexual misconduct with a minor on count two, also a class B felony. The jury foreman told Kosciusko Superior …read more.

Franklin Lewis Engle (EDITOR’S NOTE: While the victims of the sex crime were identified in open court, InkFreeNews has opted not to release the names of victims or their family members.) UPDATE: The case against Engle resumed at 2 p.m. today. At 2:44 p.m. it was handed over to the jury. The jury is currently …read more.

Suzanne Kinney, 70, of 5331 E. Old Road 30, Pierceton, was booked at the Kosciusko County Jail for forgery on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Kinney’s charges are the result of a July incident involving the title information of a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee automobile. According to the victim, she had traveled to Hudson to live a …read more.

On Tuesday, Oct. 21, Gregory A. Moening, 31, 4614 E. Old Trail Drive, Columbia City, was booked at the Kosciusko County Jail for molestation of a child under 14 years of age. According to a probable cause affidavit from the Kosciusko County Prosecutor, Moening’s wife received a message via Facebook from the alleged victim on …read more.

At the meeting of the Winona Lake Town Council on Tuesday, Oct. 21, the council adopted its budget for 2015. The advertised 2015 budget can be seen here. As stated in previous meetings, next year’s tax-supported budget is projected to decrease 2.2 percent in 2015. The fee-supported budget is to decrease 6.2 percent, resulting in …read more.

East Washington Street neighbors of two unoccupied properties addressed concerns to the North Webster Town Council during the meeting Tuesday evening. It was held in the North Webster Community Center. Approaching the council were Larry and Linda Kinsey, Barbara Miller and Jane Garlotte. Armed with photographs of the deterioration and concerned about the lack of …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved its 2015 budget at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The total budget is for $3,375,727. Home rule funds, those that are not taxable are $122,500 and the tax levy for the town is $1,739,783. The council also approved the 2015 salary ordinance. Brett Konarski of Jones, Petrie Rafinski reported construction …read more.

Indiana State Police Trooper Brandon McBrier followed through on a tip, resulting in the arrest of six individuals Tuesday morning. Five of those individuals have been charged with manufacturing methamphetamine. The search warrant was served at approximately 10 a.m. at 261 EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg, approximately three homes south of the Tippy Dance Hall. Searching …read more.

During Warsaw Community School Corporation’s monthly board work session, the school board was presented with the previously embargoed school pass rates for the IREAD-3. The information was presented by WCS Chief Academic Officer David Robertson, who presented in the stead of WCS Chief Accountability Officer Dani Barkey. According to Robertson, the concluding information regarding IREAD-3 …read more.

By JULIE FLETCHER Communications, Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Don Snemis of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced that BMV license branches will extend hours of operation on Monday, Nov. 3 and Tuesday, Nov. 4 to issue ID cards and drivers licenses that may be used for identification at a polling place. Branches will …read more.

Bill Fawley was a lawyer who started coming in contact with women dealing with substance abuse problems. Eventually he felt a strong desire to help some of the women, enough to resign as a partner in a law firm. He is now the executive director and founder of All Things New, a not for profit …read more.

Atwood Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident at West Old Road 30 near CR 800W. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officer at the scene two individuals were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. More information will be provided when it is available.

Kosciusko County Deputies have arrested a South Bend man involved with yesterday’s early morning burglary of the Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. (see related) Joseph Luis Stoll Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the assistance of the Kosciusko County DTF and South Bend Metro Special Operations Section, arrested Joseph Luis Stoll II, 30, South Bend, shortly …read more.

By STACI POE Legal Assistant to David C. Kolbe David Kolbe, candidate for Disctrict 22, Indiana House of Representatives, has recieved the endorsement of Mayor Allan Kauffman, Goshen. In a statement released Oct. 15, Kauffman stated: “I’ve known Attorney David Kolbe since the time I worked for NBS Office Supplies and Equipment and one of our …read more.

To better assist veterans in the county, the Magical Meadows is starting a new program for veterans, Kosciusko County Commissioners heard Tuesday. Tammy Stackhouse, founder of Magical Meadows, said the new program, called Warrior Round-Up, kicks off this week. Magical Meadows offers therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. Stackhouse said horseback …read more.

Kosciusko County Dispatch just announced that 200S from County Farm Road to Parry Drive in Warsaw will be closed until 3 p.m. today. Eisenhower Elementary School can still be accessed from County Farm Road.

On Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, Kosciusko County Detectives arrested Franklin “Frankie” Lewis Engle, 33, of Warsaw on two preliminary charges of sexual misconduct with a juvenile under the age of 15, both Class B felony charges. Today, a three-day jury trial will begin in Kosciusko County Superior Court I with Judge Duane Huffer to determine …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report filed by Winona Lake Police Department, at 7:10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Brandon J. Grevenstuk, 28, Mineral Springs Ave., Winona Lake, was southbound on Poplar Street on a moped. He lost control of the moped and crashed into the side of a vehicle driven by Lake H. Price, 20, Faunn …read more.

Early this morning a break-in occurred at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. Forced entry was made into the building where the intruder attempted to steal money, prescription medications, and musical instruments from secured areas. Damage was done to a few areas of the school, with the primary damage occurring in the office and nearby areas. The …read more.

At approximately 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, the Warsaw narcotics team converged on a Winona Lake residence, located at 110 N. Union Drive, after several undercover purchases of illegal drugs from individuals at the residence. Narcotics officers arrested several suspects and located 17 grams of cocaine, 11 grams of heroin, a handgun and money. These …read more.

Quite a crowd gathered at Triton Performing Arts Center at Triton Jr.-Sr. High School on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the annual Triton Junior Miss pageant. It was the 51st competition to select the Distinguished Young Woman of Triton. Kevin Boyer, master of ceremonies for the evening, took to the microphone to kick off the super …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for northern Indiana, including Kosciusko, Elkhart, Whitley, Wabash, and St. Joseph Counties. The warning is in effect from 4 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 19, until 9 a.m. the same day. According to the warning: clearing skies and diminishing winds will cause temperatures in the region to drop …read more.

UPDATE: According to an accident report filed by the Warsaw Police Department, at 10:55 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, Ronald L. Miller, 71, Ruby Court, Goshen, was northbound on Detroit Street. As he was passing through the intersection of Detroit Street and Anchorage Road he collided with a vehicle driven by Sheila A. Juarez, 18, Center …read more.

  Oscar Steven McDowell The second suspect in the Aug. 10 rape of a female, at Wyndham Gardens parking lot in Warsaw, was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail at 5:14 p.m. tonight. Oscar Steven McDowell, 32, 626 N. Trumball Ave., Chicago, Ill., was booked on a charge of rape and held on $25,000 surety …read more.

5:20 p.m.: According to Indiana State Police at the scene, a two vehicle collision occurred when one vehicle failed to yield the right of way at the intersection of US 30 and N. 800 West. There were four minor injuries reported. An investigation is still ongoing. INITIAL REPORT: At approximately 4:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. …read more.

Jackie Roselle Lee Parker Jr., found himself going back to jail Thursday after being released from serving a sentence at Westville Correctional Facility. This time it was to the Kosciusko County Jail. Parker was released on Oct. 11 from the Westville facility. DOC offender information shows Parker may have completed serving an original sentence due …read more.

Bradley A. Trostle, 29, of 497 Clinic St., Warsaw, was arrested Thursday by Warsaw Police, on a warrant stemming from an alleged drug deal last March. Trostle has been charged with dealing in a scheduled I, II or III controlled substance, a class B felony. He is currently being held on $10,000 surety bond. The …read more.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a United States Winter Weather Outlook for the upcoming winter season. Though many have worried that last year’s extreme cold and snowy winter would make a return this season, the National Weather Service reports this is unlikely. “Last year’s winter was exceptionally cold and snowy across most of …read more.

When thinking of spending time outdoors in Kosciusko County, Indiana, many may think of the abundant lakes and fish, the deer and forest animals scurrying across the roads or maybe even the occasional coyote. Very few would likely question whether a formidable mountain lion was skulking around in the darkness on their properties. For an …read more.

Three men are seeking the office of Kosciusko County Sheriff Election Day, Nov. 4. The candidates are: C. Aaron Rovenstine, Travis Marsh and Patrick Jamison. C. Aaron Rovenstine Rovenstine (Republican) is a lifetime Kosciusko County resident, who grew up in Atwood. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1978 and Ball State University in 1982 …read more.

John Joseph Etter John J. Etter Jr. has been arrested on charges brought against him,  related to a crash dating back to June 3. Etter is being charged with causing serious bodily injury while operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, a class D felony. He is also being charged with criminal recklessness, a class A …read more.

The owner and employees of the former “The What You Want” store in Syracuse were sentenced earlier this week in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Following the plea agreements entered in August, Judge Michael Reed, accepted their pleas and issued sentences. Christopher W. Alley will report to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department at 6 p.m. Thursday, where …read more.

Joshua Julian Surface, 42, West Perry Street, Warsaw, was sentenced today to 20 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections on child molesting charges. He was charged with three counts, each a class A felony. A plea agreement dropped the charges to class B felonies. The agreement also stipulated the sentence for each count be served …read more.

By STACI POE Legal Assistant for David C. Kolbe P.C. The Committee for David Kolbe for State Representative announces that Kolbe has received the endorsement of Glenda Ritz, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction. The endorsement came Monday, Oct. 13, with video version to be released Thursday, Oct. 16. In her endorsement Glenda Ritz states the …read more.

During today’s meeting of the Indiana State Board of Education, the Board made the decision to table the placement of schools into A-F school improvement categories until its regularly scheduled November meeting. It is expected that grades will be approved at that meeting. Source: Indiana Department of Education, Inside INdiana Business

Two preliminary plat proposals were approved Tuesday evening by the Warsaw Plan Commission with one of the proposals also receiving a final approval. A proposal for Mitchell Reserve, a residential addition to the City of Warsaw, was approved unanimously by commission members. The residential addition, developed by Biggs Indiana Properties Inc., Kevin Biggs, Decatur, plans …read more.

Last week, our sister publication “The Mail-Journal” published a couple of comments from the U.S. Congress Third District representatives: Democrat Justin Kuhnle, Republican Marlin Stutzman and Libertarian Scott Wise. See that article here. I decided, given the lack of spatial constraints here at Ink Free News, to dig a little deeper and ask the candidates …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is continuing the investigation of a hit-and-run accident Wednesday morning on CR 1300N near Syracuse. Pedestrian Jacob Smith, 18, sustained an arm injury in the accident. The accident was reported at 10:37 a.m. According to information received, Smith was walking eastbound when he was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle was …read more.

By Lt. Kip Shuter, Public Information Officer Warsaw Police Department Trace L. Skinner was located by police yesterday as the passenger of a car where prescursors for the productions of methamphetamine were discovered. (Photo provided) UPDATE: At approximately 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, Jerron Turpen was taken into custody following a tip that he …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee gave an update on several trail projects at Monday’s meeting. The Syracuse Lake project is very close to finishing, with just a couple of minor places left to finish. “That completes the five-mile loop around Syracuse Lake,” said Megan McClellan, executive director. As far as the Harkless Drive project, the committee is …read more.

Kosciusko County Dispatch just announced that 12th Street between Park Avenue and Chestnut Street in Winona Lake will be closed for the remainder of the day.

Suicide is a topic some simply do not want to talk about, but considering a Wawasee High School student committed suicide just a couple of years ago and others attempted it, the topic does hit close to home. During Tuesday’s regular monthly Wawasee school board meeting in Syracuse, the board heard a presentation from Mary …read more.

After the regular school board meeting Tuesday in Syracuse, the board held a work session and heard a report from Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of the Wawasee Community School Corp., about possible construction projects within the next year or two and several years later. During the regular meeting, the board approved purchasing land from the …read more.

Bids for the construction of the wastewater treatment plant equipment replacement project may be submitted to the town of Syracuse until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. At that time, the bids will be opened and read aloud. A pre-bid meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 4, at the town hall, located at 310 …read more.

Sue Ward, Sue’s Creations Floral and Gifts, was reelected president and new board members were chosen at the October meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Monday. Returning to the board for another term are Stacey Cox, Pletcher Insurance; Jeremy Likens, North Webster Fire Chief; and Ben Ashpole, Bashpole Software and Updenity. New …read more.

Pierceton fire and police departments, Multi-Township EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the single vehicle accident at Old Road 30 and CR 650E. Donn Baird, 73, East Trusdell Avenue, Syracuse, and his wife, Linda W. Baird, 74, were taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital each complaining of neck pain, following an accident at 5:30 …read more.

Officers with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw Police Department and Indiana State Police responded to CR 100 East and Wellington Drive, Warsaw, today after police discovered a mobile meth lab. According to 1st Sgt. Chad Hill, public information officer with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, at 1:41 p.m. officers discovered a white SUV that was stopped …read more.

Michael Mettham’s petition for parking spaces at a North Webster business on Main Street (SR 13) at the intersection with Ward Lane was approved by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Warsaw. Mettham operates a dog daycare and grooming business and his petition altered a previously granted …read more.

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals, during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Warsaw, approved a petition by Dustin Hurt for an exception to allow an existing semi trailer to be used for tire storage. The property is located on Third Street, south of Market Street in Pierceton. But the petition was only approved for …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 19 between Lincoln Street and Randolph Street is scheduled to close at the morning of Wednesday Oct., 15 as CXS rebuilds their railroad crossings. The work, which will improve the driving surface for motorists, is expected to be complete by the evening of Friday, Oct. 24. All …read more.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board held their monthly meeting at the community center Monday evening. Tyler McLead, program director, addressed the board with the programs report, beginning with community center activities. Rock Solid continues to host Rock Solid Teen Center on Thursdays and pickle ball has returned to the gym due to the changing weather. …read more.

Michael Anthony Lewis, 23, 5153 W. Corlys Lane, Silver Lake and Andrew Keith Alexander II, 22, 5769 W. Quail Road, Mentone, are being held in the Kosciusko County Jail on a prosecutor’s hold following an assault on two individuals at 3:15 p.m. Monday. Lewis has been arrested for carrying a handgun without a license by …read more.

During its regular meeting Monday night, Milford Town Council was presented with a proposal by Chore-Time Operations Manager Jeff Miller detailing the company’s plan for a 45,000 square-foot expansion project at its Milford plant (see related article). The proposed expansion would allow Chore-Time increased production space for its ventilation units, it also would improve the …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board unanimously passed next year’s budget after second reading Monday night. No one from the public offered any comment on the proposed budget. The 2015 budget totals $1,972,926, including $36,855 in personnel compensation, $4,300 for supplies, and $54,450 for other services. The fire department’s budget comprises the remaining 90 percent of …read more.

With one minor exception, all is well with the Turkey Creek Fire Territory. Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported Monday night the annual service testing of all the department’s fire hose, couplings, nozzles and fire hose appliances was recently completed. All equipment met the national standards except for one 50-foot section of 1-3/4-inch hose, to be …read more.

Two candidates are running for Kosciusko County Council District Four. They are Republican incumbent Jon Garber and Democratic candidate Dan Damron. The Mail-Journal contacted both candidates and asked each two questions. The questions and the candidate’s responses are as follows. Garber retired from Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department in 2011 with more than 37 years …read more.

Milford Redevelopment Commission met Monday morning and passed a motion to support granting a tax phase in request by Chore-Time Group of $7.1 million. The phase in request comes as part of the Chore-Time Group’s planned expansion of its Milford facility, and Jeff Miller, Chore-Time’s operations manager, was in attendance to present the proposal, in …read more.

A 5-year-old was taken to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, for abdominal injuries following a two-vehicle accident at 10:30 a.m. today at Higbee and First streets in Milford. Isabelle Brown, 5, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by her mother, Jessica Brown, 26, Matthews Drive, Milford. Jessica Brown and a 2-year-old, also in the vehicle, …read more.

Two additional photos have been provided by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Unit from the Friday evening attempted robbery in Leesburg, Indiana. KCSD Detectives stated that additional information obtained from witnesses has determined that the suspect was possibly between 5’5″ and 5’7″ in height, Caucasian male, and is potentially a teenager. Video enhancement …read more.

Norfolk Southern Railroad will have railroad crossings at Arthur Street and Fort Wayne Street closed in Warsaw. The closures are expected for the remainder of the week.

UPDATE: Luanne Harmon, 48, West CR 550N, Warsaw, and Michael A. Whitaker, 31, Toledo Road, Elkhart, were taken to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a one-vehicle accident at 2:36 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12. The accident was on Old SR 15, south of East Mock Road, south of Milford. Harmon complained of pain to her head. …read more.

Kosciusko County Dispatch just announced the 2600 block of Western Drive in Winona Lake will be closed for a block party. The road is expected to reopen at 10 p.m. this evening.

The recipes were tweaked to perfection. The judges and people have tasted. And the winners of the Third Annual Farmer’s Market Chili Cook-Off are in. Paula Bowman, chili cook-off organizer, presenting the judge’s choice trophy to Jeff and Cindy Stier. There were only a handful of chili chefs, but each brought their own flare and …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detectives are currently investigating the attempted robbery at Freedom Express gas station/convenience store, 201 S. Main St. Deputies responded at 9:20 p.m. and were advised a male, possibly teenager, had entered the business and attempted to rob the cashier. The suspect was denied and fled the business. He was last …read more.

The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a frost advisory for tonight. A strong high pressure system over the northern plains will move slowly southeast tonight. Clearing skies and light winds are expected, which will cause temperatures in the area to fall into the lower to middle 30s with some frost forming by …read more.

A neighbor, seeing smoke coming from a vacant mobile home, alerted authorities to a fire at approximately 5:25 p.m. this evening. Burket Fire Department, assisted by Mentone Fire Department, responded to Kingfisher Drive at Palestine Lake, just off CR 600W. The home, owned by Kevin Wright, was unoccupied when the fire broke out. However, electric …read more.

Each fall the annual crop harvest coupled with the beginning of hunting season and the deer mating season makes deer movement more prominent and the number of car/deer crashes increase. Motorists are reminded to use extra caution when driving in rural areas of Indiana. Deer are generally more active in the early morning and pre-dawn …read more.

The American Red Cross of Kosciusko County would like to encourage school groups, youth groups, service clubs and anyone who is interested to team up with the local chapter to distribute fire safety information to homes throughout Kosciusko County for Project S.A.F.E. from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, Oct. 18. Project S.A.F.E. stands for Smoke …read more.

By DAVID SEYMOUR Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration As a result of the recent Supreme Court decision, same-sex marriage is now recognized in Indiana and several other states. Social Security continues to update our policies and procedures in accordance with federal and state laws. Social Security has published new instructions that allow the agency …read more.

Students at Warsaw Community Schools, Lakeland Christian Academy as well as teachers and community members, gathered yesterday and will gather again today at Madison Elementary to make a big difference. Adults and students alike are working side-by-side in an effort to pack meals for Feed My Starving Children, a non-profit Christian organization that is committed …read more.

When Jenny Bynum found herself with nowhere to go, she sought refuge in May at a women’s homeless shelter in Warsaw. “I ran out of family members to live with and the only other option was to come to the shelter,” she recalled. Bynum is not alone. Thanks to a dedicated group, Fellowship Missions, a …read more.

Bourbon Police Officer Matthew M. Cottrill and Reserve Officer Doug Nordman conducted a traffic stop on Kameron Flynn, Lakeville, at 12:34 a.m. Thursday to discover Flynn was in possession of 36 grams of marijuana and six different controlled substances. The traffic stop was at US 30 and Elm Road. Flynn has been arrested for felony …read more.

By BRETT R. BOGGS Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Superintendent Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announces the launch of a new district website. Following several months of planning, the new website was launched on Oct. 3. Visitors can see the fresh, new look of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation website by visiting http://www.tvsc.k12.in.us. Why the new look? …read more.