Don Snemis, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced all BMV license branches will be closed Saturday, Oct. 11 through Monday, Oct. 13 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. All license branches will resume their regularly scheduled business hours on Tuesday, Oct. 14. For a complete list of branch locations and hours, …read more.

A horse, which escaped its pasture along SR 13 south of Syracuse, was struck by a vehicle at 2:26 a.m. today and had to be put down. The accident was just west of North Grandview Drive, in the area of Lakeland Animal Clinic of Lake Wawasee. Syracuse Police Officer Joe Salazar was the first officer …read more.

The City of Warsaw Department of Public Works has scheduled leaf pick-up to begin Monday, Oct. 27, until the weather no longer permits pick-up. Leaves need to be at the curb- not in the street, free of trash and sticks, on your normally scheduled trash day. The city will not be offering free mulch for …read more.

Kosciusko County S.W.A.T. team was called in to assist South Whitley Police Department Tuesday afternoon in the arrest of an individual wanted on a Kosciusko County warrant. John Justine Tingle, 34, South Whitley, was arrested without incident after a stand-off at his mother’s home. According to the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s office, Tingle was wanted on …read more.

Republican incumbent Marlin Stutzman, Democrat Justin Kuhnle and Libertarian candidate Scott Wise will be the voters’ choices for U.S. Congress Third District representative on the ballot. Voting takes place Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Mail-Journal asked the candidates their opinion on two situations: one specific to the Third District and one impacting the entire nation. Their …read more.

The Indiana State Department of Health released earlier this month the 2013 Indiana Medical Error Reporting System annual report. Reports of stage three or four pressure ulcers acquired after admission increased from 30 in 2012 to 45 in 2013. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, have been the most reported incident seven of the …read more.

By DAVID BLANK Alliance for Retired Americans Today, Alliance for Retired Americans members endorsed Joe Bock for election to the U.S. Congress from Indiana’s 2nd District at an event in South Bend. “Joe Bock is really a champion for seniors. He can be trusted to lead with our interests. His views on keeping health care …read more.

A lack of a quorum for the second week in a row has cancelled the City of Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting. Originally scheduled to meet Oct. 1, the meeting was cancelled earlier that day when a quorum could not be met. The meeting was rescheduled for 1 p.m. today. However, after a 15 minute …read more.

Ranch Road at the railroad crossing is closed for an undetermined amount of time. It appears that the railroad crossing is being reconstructed. This morning, city of Warsaw officials learned that Norfolk & Southern Railroad maintenance crews had shut down the Ranch Road crossing with no notice to the city, and no advance warning signs …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Don Snemis announced today that the BMV has begun issuing claim forms to Hoosiers who are entitled to Excise Tax refunds dating back to 2004. The agency anticipates that all claim forms will be mailed within the next 30 days. Current estimates indicate that …read more.

The Warsaw Area Career Center (WACC) will officially open its restaurant, The Blue Apron to the public today at 11 a.m., offering sandwiches, soups, salads and more to guests all prepared in-house by students of the WACC. The ambience at the Blue Apron is not the only draw for guests. The menu, which changes biweekly …read more.

We approached the candidates for U.S. Representative for District 2 and asked them some questions. Below are responses from Republican incumbent Jackie Walorski and Democratic candidate Joe Bock. Libertarian candidate Jeff Petermann ended his run and dropped out of the Libertarian Party after the July 15 deadline to have his name removed from the Nov. …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Elkhart County Sheriff’s Deputies were alerted at 8 a.m. Tuesday by a student that an unknown subject had offered them a ride while walking to the bus stop near the area of CR 45 and CR 13. Though the person never exited the vehicle or attempted to …read more.

Article by Chelsea Los, Staff Writer David Kolbe, candidate for Indiana State Representative, District 22, filed a formal complaint with the Indiana Election Commission against his opponent, Curt Nisly, on Aug. 18 this year. Kolbe alleged that Nisly was using his business, C-Tech Solutions, to gain an unfair advantage in the District 22 campaign, along …read more.

Mary A. Stump, 78, New Paris, died in a two-vehicle accident  at 12:59 p.m. today at CR 21 and CR 40, north of New Paris. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Stump was transported to IU Health Goshen, but was pronounced deceased. Stump was southbound on CR 21, approaching CR 40, when she failed to yield …read more.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for east central Fulton County, southern Kosciusko County and Northern Wabash County effective until 4:30 p.m. At 3:50 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located near Rochester moving east at 20 mph. Reports of quarter sized hail and wind gusts of 60 mph …read more.

By CINDY CATES Kosciusko Literacy Services Kosciusko Literacy Services is hosting the 13th Annual Author Dinner Detecting Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Noa Noa Wood Grill and Sushi Bar in Warsaw at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. Professor Elliot Engel will illuminate the life and writing career of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The creator of …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to an accident at 11:55 a.m. today on CR 11 and CR 46, just 2 miles north of Nappanee city limits, that resulted in injuries to a driver involved in the incident. According to an accident report filed by Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, Joyce Palmateer, 39, of Walkerton, Ind., was traveling north …read more.

By NICOLE ROMEO It’s hard to forget the heavier snowfall and colder temperatures that overtook the nation from December all the way until March. The entire country, especially the northeastern region, experienced above-average snowfall. According to weather reports, the 2013-14 winter season was the third snowiest winter in Pennsylvania. Last winter, Philadelphia received a total …read more.

Indiana’s House District 22 has received plenty of attention and is one of the most contested political races this year. Several letters to the editor and social media comments have been generated. But less than a month from now, it will be decided. Curt Nisly, Republican; David Kolbe, Democrat; and Michael Stinfer, a registered Republican …read more.

“After reviewing the Indiana Code and discussing the district with the [Warsaw Redevelopment] Commission, I am providing you with a resolution that will allow the city to create a Riverfront District,” said City Planner Jeremy Skinner’s memo regarding a Riverfront Development District in Warsaw. The proposed district would run along Buffalo Street from Center Street …read more.

Yesterday the Supreme Court of the United States of America chose not to hear appeals from Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin regarding Circuit Court rulings on the validity of same-sex marriages. Since the Supreme Court’s action (or lack thereof) yesterday, same-sex couples in many of the affected states have been applying for marriage licenses. …read more.

Jaime Alvarado, 40, of San Diego, Calif., and formerly of Milford, has been sentenced to 40 years for dealing in a narcotic drug, more than three grams, and dealing in methamphetamine, in excess of three grams. Alvarado was arrested on June 25, by Warsaw Police during a traffic stop on SR 15, on the south …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation During World War II, in the suburbs of Chicago, a baker struggled to keep his bakery going after two of his workers got drafted and two went to work in war factories. In an act of desperation, the baker began making only two kinds of pies …read more.

BY NICK MEYER NIPSCO Director of External Communications Northern Indiana Public Service Company today announced its forecast for home heating bills this upcoming winter heating season. Compared to last winter, NIPSCO projections indicate that natural gas bills for residential customers will be approximately four percent lower. Over the course of the five-month winter heating season – …read more.

An Army Ranger was named October’s Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday. Chuck Dippon of Warsaw was in the U.S. Army for 10 years. He joined the Army in March 1991. After basic training at Fort Knox, Ky., he was stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas. He also was stationed in …read more.

Rudy’s Dog Park is hosting its fourth annual Dogtoberfest live auction and raffle fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 10, with social hour from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the auction from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Downtown Eatery & Spirits at 205 W. Center St. in Warsaw.  Dozens of items have been donated …read more.

On Wednesday, Oct. 6, the city of Warsaw’s Common Council accepted a donation from The Bowen Center for $10,000 to contribute to the East Market Street Trail. This is the first major donation toward the K21 Health Foundation’s grant of $375,000. The full amount of the K21 grant will only be realized if the community …read more.

The hot topic on the agenda at Warsaw Common Council’s Monday, Sept. 6 meeting was Ordinance Nos. 2014-09-05 and 2014-09-06. These two ordinances, both approved with a 6-1 vote, would allow the city of Warsaw to sell general obligation bonds for the purpose of procuring funds for street department equipment. “The revenues coming into our …read more.

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 by or call (574) 780-1330 to schedule an …read more.

At the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission meeting on Monday, Oct. 6, the commission approved an agreement between WRC and Warsaw Fiber. The agreement outlines the terms of a fiber optic build project in parts of downtown Warsaw. WRC agrees to pay 60 percent of the customer financed portion of build-out cost. Warsaw Fiber will be required …read more.

David Kolbe, candidate for the Indiana House of Representatives, District 22, has received the endorsement of the American Federation of Teachers Indiana. Rick Muir, president and Sally Sloan, executive director, announced: “The AFT Indiana Executive Board has reviewed your positions … on issues of importance to our members and has made endorsements regarding the Nov. …read more.

UPDATE: Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Multi-Township E.M.S. and the Warsaw/Wayne Township Fire Territory responded today at 3:47 p.m. to a report of farm accident. Winona Lake Fire Department personnel arrived first at the location of 226 West, County Road 300 South, Warsaw, and discovered an individual that was pinned underneath a small, utility-farm tractor. A hydraulic floor …read more.

Today, the United States Supreme Court opted not to review all five same-sex marriage rulings, including one from the state of Indiana, by federal circuit courts. “The Supreme Court’s action this morning means that it will not hear the cases, the Circuit court decisions are affirmed, the stays will be lifted in those cases,” wrote James …read more.

By TONY DOYLE Operations Division Chief Multi-Township EMS Multi-Township Emergency Medical Service is pleased to announce the placement a CPR Training Trailer into service. Months of close collaboration between Kerlin Motors and the K21 Health Foundation made this project possible. Kerlin Motors donated a trailer to transport and store CPR training equipment that was purchased …read more.

The Marshall County Commissioners announced today that construction to repair the Jefferson Street Bridge in Plymouth will begin on Thursday, Oct. 9. The bridge will be closed to traffic so please consider planning an alternative route. The project is expected to last approximately 3 weeks. Expect heavier than normal traffic before and after school on …read more.

Democratic Candidate for Indiana’s 22nd House District, David Kolbe’s Town Hall meeting for a public Meet and Greet will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at The Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Dr., Syracuse. Kolbe looks forward to answering any and all constituent questions regarding his policy positions as well …read more.

Michael A. Turner, 45, 1116 Dill Ave., Linden, N.J., is behind bars in Kosciusko County on $20,000 cash bond. He was booked Saturday. Turner is facing charges of forgery and fraud of a financial institution, class C felonies; theft and identity deception, class D felonies. The charges were filed on Aug. 13. The affidavit of …read more.

According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD), several Culver residents have received phone calls stating they are late on the paying of their property taxes and that a lien will be placed on their property and the police are on the way with a warrant for their arrest. Some calls are reportedly automated phone …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently received approval from Lilly Endowment Inc. to participate in its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow initiative. The GIFT VI initiative will match every dollar donated to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s “Bring it Home” campaign. Dollars contributed to the Bring …read more.

Governor Mike Pence has announced plans to make the Plainfield Short-Term Offender Program Facility the first facility in Indiana to house lower-risk offenders sentenced to prison for the first time and offer individualized programming through the First Time Offender Program. It will be renamed the Heritage Trail Correctional Facility. The Indiana Department of Correction and …read more.

During October, Suburban Propane is joining the American Red Cross to raise awareness of the constant need for blood and platelet donations with the first nationwide “Fuel Your Community” campaign. All presenting blood and platelet donors at Red Cross blood drives and donation centers during October will be eligible to win one $5,000 Visa gift …read more.

Marie Roberts Henderson, 36, Nappanee, has pled guilty in U.S. Federal Court, South Bend. She has been charged with a felony offense of willfully aiding, assisting and advising in the preparation and presentation to the Internal Revenue Service, of U.S. Individual Income Tax Returns, Forms 1040, which were false as to a material matter. The …read more.

By BRAD BISHOP Executive Director, OrthoWorx OrthoWorx, Warsaw, recently marked its fifth anniversary with a showcase for volunteers and funders of its achievements. OrthoWorx and the Orthopedics Capital Foundation were created in September 2009 with an initial grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc. to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The purpose of the grant was …read more.

[weaver_youtube -L0RXJJRWOQ rel=0]           Temperatures in the lower 50s and wind, making it feel like it was in the 40s, didn’t keep hundreds from an artful evening at First Friday, downtown Warsaw. Face painting, fall art creations, cookie decorating and listening to the Warsaw Community Pep Band were highlights of the …read more.

Warsaw Fire Department is en route to 1814 Hepler Drive, where a gas line has been struck. There has been no word of any evacuation. Authorities are attempting to contact NIPSCO.

By BRIAN SMITH Communications Director, Kolbe For State Rep Democratic Candidate for Indiana’s 22nd House District, David Kolbe, invites the public to a Meet and Greet from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Syracuse Town Hall located at 310 N. Huntington St. Kolbe looks forward to answering any and all constituent …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a series of articles by guest writer, Christopher Yingling, Marketing Intern at The Beaman Home. The series is intended to shed light on the issue of domestic violence in our community.) In the entire process of legally solving a domestic violence dispute, the prosecution process may seem the …read more.

By MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF Milford Public Library happenings include: The Monsters are coming! The Monsters are coming to the library! Oct. 31 is our Light’s Out at the Library Program. This years theme is “Reading is Monsterous Fun.” Get in your costume, come to the library, and see some of our favorite monster stories …read more.

At the Oct. 3 meeting of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety, the city of Warsaw’s Human Resources Director Jennifer Whitaker came before the board seeking approval for changes to city employee benefit packages. The changes would affect city employees dental plans, short term disability and retirement plans. Employee’s self-funded dental plan will …read more.

Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently received approval from Lilly Endowment Inc. to participate in their GIFT VI initiative. Also known as Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow, the GIFT VI initiative will match every dollar donated to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s “Bring it Home” campaign. Dollars contributed to the Bring it Home campaign will go …read more.

A community benefit is planned for Bill Linn of Claypool. It will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the South Whitley Fire Station. Proceeds will go to help with medical bills, as well as upcoming expenses related to Linn’s farming accident, which took place over Memorial weekend. Linn lost …read more.

John M. Hale, 57, Warsaw, is back in jail after the court revoked his release on his own recognizance. Hale is charged with a class A felony of child molesting. He was initially arrested in April and held on $50,000 surety bond. A bond reduction hearing on July 31 allowed his release. His bond has …read more.

UPDATE: At approximately 12 p.m. today, SR 25 has reopened after a semitrailer hauling 150 swine wrecked, closing the road near 550 West. INITIAL REPORT: At 3:17 a.m. today an accident occurred at SR 25 near 550 West that resulted in closing of the highway to all traffic. The highway remains closed at this time. …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report issued by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, Daniel L. Tucker, 19, Etna Green, was westbound on 640 North. Tucker failed to stop at the intersection of 640 North and 800 West in Etna Green. Tucker collided with Jose L. Barbosa, 37, Warsaw, …read more.

The 2014 Warsaw Downtown Spooktacular date has been set for Friday, Oct. 24. Registration for the costume contest will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the courthouse lawn with trick-or-treating at businesses downtown from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. To close out the evening, costume judging will begin at 7 p.m. on the …read more.

Brett Allen Bradley, 29, 312 N. Broadway St., Mentone, has been arrested on battery of a law enforcement officer, level 6 felony and disorderly conduct, from an event stemming from Sept. 8, at 123 Sophie Lane, Warsaw. He is being held on $2,000 surety bond for these charges. The affidavit of probable cause states Warsaw …read more.

Milford Police have resolved three reports of vehicle break-ins over the past week. The case broke open late Wednesday afternoon, when, through the vigilance of employees at The Papers Inc., one of the break-ins and suspicious activity in The Papers Inc., parking lot was observed. Police were immediately alerted and given a description of the suspect. …read more.

It’s that time of year again at the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce with its membership drive kicking off immediately. And with it comes revisions to the membership levels, which open up new membership opportunities. During its monthly meeting Oct. 1, board members approved a new level of membership that will be tacked onto the new …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy held the seventh annual food drive for Combined Community Services today and boasted a major return. After distributing 5,000 paper donation bags, which were supplied by Owens Supermarket in Warsaw, students in grades 7-12 collected the bags from driveways in both Winona Lake and Warsaw this morning. After gathering the donations, students …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Adult Program Administrator, Warsaw Community Public Library Round Barns in Indiana are a rarity in the 21st Century. These barns are a piece of the historical landscape of the Hoosier state. The round barn is a long forgotten ingenuity of a farming society that searched for innovative ways to improve their farming …read more.

Kosciusko County presently charges no fees to obtain a standard improvement location permit when building residentially or commercially. It will cost a contractor to start building without a permit, but that is after the fact. But that could change in the coming months. During its regular monthly meeting Oct. 1 in Warsaw, the Kosciusko County …read more.

At 10:07 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, Sandra Moore, 68, of Etna Green, was southbound on an alley, perpendicular to Market Street, between the offices of The Papers Inc. and MudLOVE. Moore stated she thought traffic was clear on Market and attempted to exit the alley. In doing so, she pulled out in front of …read more.

During this time of year farmers are out harvesting their crops which means large farm equipment will be on the roadways. As the farmers move their equipment from field to field motorists are reminded to exercise caution on the roadways particularly on county roads. Remember, some farm implements are much wider than the normal vehicle …read more.

Joseph Littlejohn is alive today thanks to Capt. Bob Tinkey and Derek Patterson of the Turkey Creek Fire Territory and Joseph’s wife, Ann Littlejohn. Littlejohn was organizing fishing gear in his garage last weekend when what he described as a “small honeybee” stung his finger. By the time Ann removed the stinger, he was having …read more.

Four candidates will be running to fill three seats on the Van Buren Township Advisory Board during the Nov. 4 election. Among the candidates are three Republicans: Harry Doty, an incumbent; Stephen Unruh, an incumbent; and newcomer Robert L. Beer. Incumbent Vickie Marquart will be running on the Democratic ticket. Harry Doty is a lifelong …read more.

The Warsaw Community School Board of Trustees met yesterday for a special board meeting to discuss the adoption of the 2014-2015 collective bargaining agreement between Warsaw Community Education Association and Warsaw Community Schools as well as as the 2015 Warsaw Transportation Fund Maximum Levy Appeal Resolution. According to WCS Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert, the master …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Beginning in July, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Deputies began investigations into complaints of public indecency that was occurring at the River Preserve County Park “Baintertown,” which is located in New Paris. Specific complaints reported sexual activity and nudity at the park. Three separate covert investigations were conducted …read more.

North Webster Fire Department was called out shortly after 3 a.m. today (Wednesday), to No. 17 Mid-Lakes Mobile Home Park, Crystal Flash Road, for a mobile home fire. Emergency personnel arriving at the scene reported light smoke coming from the home, owned and occupied by Dan Trofinchuck. Fire Chief Jeremy Likens reported the homeowner fell …read more.

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County broke ground Tuesday for a new home to be built in partnership with area churches, the community, and most importantly, with the family of Nichole and Joe Roberson. It will be located on Hickory Street, North Webster. Habitat’s Executive Director Mickey Kaufman stressed a couple of points during the …read more.

The Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce announces a Fall 2014 Candidates Forum, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13. The event will be held in the Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E. Canal St., Warsaw. Come and meet participating candidates from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. There will be a moderated question and answer …read more.

By BECKY SKILLMAN AND LEE HAMILTON Co-chairs of the Indiana 2016 Bicentennial Commission On Dec. 11, 2016, Indiana will celebrate 200 years of statehood. The Bicentennial Commission is planning a suite of activities to commemorate the occasion throughout 2016, but already the celebration is making an enormous and lasting statewide impact through the Bicentennial Nature …read more.

By PAM GALLOWAY Curt Nisly for Indiana State Representative Campaign The Curt Nisly for State Representative campaign announces the endorsement of the National Rifle Association. In response to the NRA endorsement, Nisly stated, “I am so grateful for this endorsement. Our right to bear arms is our most basic human right; all of our other …read more.

The office of Congressman Marlin Stutzman announces a session will be held in Warsaw for students who are interested in attending a military academy. The session will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in Warsaw Public Library. The sessions will be available for students to drop in and ask questions, …read more.

By Trina Hoy Community Development Director for Kosciusko County and School Buddy Big Brothers Big Sisters recently launched the School Buddy Challenge by holding a call-a-thon hosted by CenturyLink. Ambassadors spent a day calling current School Buddies in an effort to get referrals of other people they know who demonstrate the qualities to be a …read more.

A substantial financial gift from an anonymous Wawasee patron could literally benefit the Wawasee Community School Corp. for a period of 100 years. During a special meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday in Syracuse, the board voted to approve the gift. A business is being sold into a limited partnership to include the Wawasee …read more.

UPDATE: Vivian Hornaday, age unknown, North Webster, refused treatment at the scene, after being rescued from her overturned Chevrolet Trailblazer. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, North Webster Police and emergency personnel responded to the area of SR 13 near the flowing well Tuesday, at approximately 4:10 p.m., regarding an accident. Hornaday purportedly had driven off the …read more.

Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson reminds Hoosiers that Monday, Oct. 6 is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 4 General Election. She is also making a special plea to the families of military and overseas voters to connect their loved ones with an absentee ballot request. Hoosiers can begin voting by …read more.

Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced a new mobile voter registration app in conjunction with National Voter Registration Day. The app allows Hoosiers to register to vote, along with many other services, via their smart phone. “The IndianaVoters App is the next phase of this office embracing technology to improve customer service and citizen …read more.

At approximately 10:11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 29, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Multi-Township EMS and Pierceton Fire Department responded to a wreck on US 30 near 450 East. According to First Sergeant Chad Hill of KCSD, Darrel Gene Huffman, 64, of Columbia City, was traveling westbound on US 30. Huffman was slowing down to turn onto …read more.

Bryan Lee Dawson, 38, North Hartzler St., Warsaw, has officially been charged with criminal confinement, a level 5 felony and domestic battery, class A misdemeanor, following an incident 10:41 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. Dawson was arrested and initially charged with battery with a deadly weapon and held on $2,000 surety bond. The affidavit of probable …read more.

(Photo by Alyssa Richardson) Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the two individuals involved in the motor vehicle fatality crash, Saturday Sept. 27, along US 30 in Kosciusko County (see related). The driver of the fatality vehicle was identified as Jenann Patz, 57, of Crown Point, Ind. She was preliminarily identified on …read more.

The committee to elect David Kolbe, District 22, Indiana House of Representatives, announces that Democrats for Life of America, representing over 20 million pro-life Democrats in the United States, has officially endorsed the candidacy of David Kolbe. Executive Director, Kristen Day, states the following: Democrats for Life of America is proud to endorse your candidacy …read more.

Joe’s Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pediatric rehabilitation clinic in Warsaw that provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy to children with special needs or developmental delays. Joe’s Kids began serving Kosciusko County in February 2014 and is currently providing therapy services to over 100 children each week. Having recently expanded their staff to include a …read more.

The weather is definitely changing and many people have started going through closets sorting through and finding jackets or coats that are too small or finding ones that haven’t been worn for sometime. Why not give those coats to someone who may need a jacket or coat to stay warm this fall and winter? Donators …read more.

For Sea Scout Ship 5007 of Syracuse, the third time was a charm. Then again, times one and two weren’t too shabby, either. Skipper Ron Sims and several members of the ship’s crew recently installed a wheelchair ramp for a needy recipient at her mobile home near Cromwell. The location is the third for the …read more.

  The second annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament was held on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Coldwell Banker RWG, host sponsor. The weather was spectacular and everyone enjoyed chili tasting, cornhole tournament participation and spectating and beer sampling provided by Mad Anthony’s. Chili entry providers included Laura Kernodle, Coldwell Banker RWG …read more.

Article by SEAN HOLMES Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership Coordinator The Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership conducted a High Visibility Enforcement Zone over the weekend with the goal of bringing awareness to the issue of impaired driving. The Enforcement zone was very successful at locating several violations. The following are the results of that zone: …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located on US 30 and 450 East. According to Reporter John Faulkner, though police were initially unable to locate the accident, a pick-up truck involved in the accident was located down an embankment. One adult male was extricated from the scene and is being transported to an …read more.

A stolen moped leads Warsaw Police to a meth lab and a wanted felon who barricaded himself inside a local hotel. According to a press release from Warsaw Police Department, yesterday morning, Warsaw Police located a stolen moped outside of the Victory Hotel, located at 223 W. Jefferson Street in downtown Warsaw. The resulting investigation …read more.

The time is almost here for the North Webster Community Center Heart of the Community Charity Auction and Raffle. It will be held from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday at the center, 301 N. Main St., (SR 13) North Webster. It is advised that those who wish to attend buy tickets ahead of time, especially if …read more.

By SGT. RON GALAVIZ Public Information Officer, ISP Fort Wayne District 22 Hunting season is now upon us in Northeast Indiana, and with that in mind, the potential exists that some deer and small game hunters may come across trash left behind by those who have manufactured methamphetamine. The Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Section …read more.

Recently, Syracuse Elementary fourth and fifth-grade students had the unique and special opportunity to visit with and learn from one of the world’s foremost chalk artists. David Zinn came to the school as part of Honeywell Center’s Educational Outreach program, which “provides curriculum-based arts-in-education experiences for students in (its) 12-county footprint.” Zinn’s temporary street art …read more.

A hunter education course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 18 and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Tippecanoe Community Center, 18325 SR 331, Tippecanoe. Participants must attend both days to receive certification. Those who are interested need to preregister online at inhea.com. Click on “Class Schedule” and …read more.

[weaver_youtube FE7KrYrI45c rel=0] Two individuals are dead after a fiery crash this afternoon in Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency personnel responded this afternoon to a reported three-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 30 and State Road 19. Officers from Bourbon Police Department were the first to arrive and discovered one of …read more.

It felt more like summer at today’s North Webster Heart of the Harvest Fall Festival. Sunny skies and temperatures in the middle 70s proved to be the perfect back-drop for the annual festival. The festival is sponsored by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce. “We couldn’t have had a more picture-perfect day,” said Sue …read more.

[weaver_youtube dFQZqTCpjFc rel=0] Learning doesn’t always happen in the classroom. The Center for Lakes and Streams has been teaching students in outdoor classrooms since 2008. On these field days – this year’s was held at Lucerne Park in Warsaw – staff from CLS and Grace College students set up learning stations to teach students from …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces beginning Monday, Sept. 29 SR 5 will be closed from US 30 to US 33. INDOT maintenance crews will be replacing two drainage pipes between CR 75S and CR 100N, in addition to a third pipe just south of Cromwell between CR 300N and CR 1000. Work is anticipated …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations (Editor’s Note: This is the ninth in a series of articles featuring the people and programs of Cardinal Services in their 60th anniversary year) In early 2014 the Cardinal Services’ Board of Directors crafted and adopted a new mission statement which would more clearly portray the organization: to assist and …read more.

By SEAN HOLMES Undersheriff Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership Coordinator The Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership  will be conducting a High Visibility Enforcement Zone between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept  27, on the east side of Elkhart. The area has been known to have an increase in impaired driving crashes and arrests. The …read more.