Over $750 in cash was recovered by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Detectives in Harrison Township Cemetery, earlier this week. The cash, taken during the Sept. 12 robbery of KeyBank, North Webster, had allegedly been buried by Derek Bruner. Bruner, 24, who was arrested Sept. 22, has been charged with felony assisting a criminal, obstruction of justice …read more.

Four Boy Scout Troops from Kosciusko County participated in a simulated emergency drill during the evening of Sept. 22, at the Clunette Elevator. There were 16 Scouts from Troops 715, 729 and 747, as well as parents, leaders and other volunteers who were players in the drill. The scouts and parents acted as “victims” for …read more.

Milford Scoops is back open for business following a gas leak that occurred around noon. According to Brian Haines, Milford Fire Department, a faulty valve in a gas stove failed to shut off, causing the leak. NIPSCO officials arrived at the scene and resolved the problem. Firefighters were at the scene until approximately 1:15 p.m. …read more.

On Thursday, Sept. 25, Charles M. Williams, 20, of Waukegan, Ill., was booked at the Kosciusko County Jail for rape armed with a deadly weapon. Williams’s charges stem from an incident that occurred in the Wyndham Gardens parking lot in Kosciusko County on Aug. 10, 2014. According to a probable cause affidavit from the Kosciusko …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations Grace College and Seminary This year, Grace Homecoming events will kick off a month earlier than usual in hopes good weather will allow a full schedule of events and a true showing of Northern Indiana’s fall colors. A pancake breakfast, 5k run, fall festival/tailgate barbeque, Nocturnal 5 adventure race, and …read more.

Sue Ann Mitchell, Kosciusko County Treasurer, joined state auditor Suzanne Crouch for formation of a new council. The new advisory council is comprised of county auditors and treasurers from around the state. The council met today in Indianapolis for the first time. “My office interacts directly with all 92 counties in Indiana on a regular …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.

Joshua Julian Surface, 42, West Perry St., Warsaw, will appear back in in Kosciusko County Superior Court at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 16, for sentencing. Surface pleaded guilty earlier in the week to three counts of child molesting, each a class A felony. However, he has entered a plea agreement. The plea agreement asks the three …read more.

Though some were alarmed to see police presence this morning at Warsaw Community High School, according to Warsaw Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert, the school was simply running a periodic safety drill this morning with the help of local and state law enforcement. The corporation released the following statement via their website, “Today’s …read more.

[UPDATE: The boil advisory issued on Sept. 22 has been canceled by the Town of Etna Green. According to a release provided by Barry Baker, Etna Green Water Works Official, the water distribution issue has been corrected and bacteriological samples have been collected from “representative site(s)” of the affected area and tested. These tests were …read more.

By KELLY HECKAMAN Extension Educator Harvest season is just getting started around the county. With the beginning of harvest it is a great time to celebrate National Farm Safety and Health Week. One of highlights of this week is to provide a safety message about important precautions to take on our rural highways. It’s the …read more.

The Kosciusko County Health Department shot clinic will be closed Friday Sept. 26. Regular clinic hours will resume from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday Sept. 29.

(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.) Even in smaller cities like Warsaw and Winona Lake, domestic violence is strong and is negatively affecting …read more.

A new 911 service has been implemented in Kosciusko County and it is one aimed at better serving the public. Kosciusko County is one of the three counties in the state, as of July 31, to implement Smart911, a program designed to help citizens be proactive and prepared in the event of an emergency. Smart911 …read more.

During Monday evening’s monthly regular Warsaw Community School Corporation school board meeting, the school board had the opportunity to hear from representatives from the adult education program. According to Brenda Utter, teacher and program coordinator, the adult education program saw a total of 412 students last year. “We are actually not an extremely small program,” …read more.

TimberWolf Trading Post, Rochester, announces Free Archery Sight-In Days to help fellow archers get ready for the upcoming deer archery season. The event will be open to youth, archers ages 17 and under, from Tuesday, Sept. 23 through Saturday, Sept. 27. and to adults Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27. During this time TimberWolf …read more.

UPDATE: The Indiana State Police are continuing their investigation into the Elkhart City Police shooting Tuesday evening in which Joseph Adam Lee, 32, was killed. State police detectives are conducting interviews and processing evidence that was collected at the scene. An autopsy will be conducted by officials on Thursday. State police detectives are working closely …read more.

Syracuse Park Foundation approved signing the purchase agreement for property currently owned by the Syracuse Rotary Club during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The property will be purchased for $65,000 with the Laudeman family donating the funds. The new park will be named after the Laudeman family. Board member Mike Buhrt asked if there …read more.

The Center for Lakes and Streams, Grace College, has received a $6,000 donation from the Wawasee Property Owners Association. Funds will go towards further research and implementing of testing relating to blue-green algae toxins. Included in the research is a screening method to provide rapid results. Currently there is an approximate two-week delay in getting …read more.

[weaver_youtube TpUMIykdU-s rel=0] (Photo by Alyssa Richardson) In August 2013, Warsaw Community School Corporation first announced plans to create the new WCS S.T.E.M. Bus that would offer a state-of-the-art mobile lab to impact teacher professional learning and student learning and would provide a visual commitment to both the community and school system toward S.T.E.M. education (see related). …read more.

A decision has been made by administrators of the Wawasee Community School Corp. to build a new Syracuse Elementary School somewhere, but exactly where has not been finalized yet. Since November, discussions have been held with the Eagles organization in Syracuse and Sunday the local Eagles membership voted to approve selling 15 acres of Eagles …read more.

Maria Beatty, 66, East CR 1250N, Milford, was transported to an area hospital, with a complaint of chest pain and suffering from an abrasion to the arm, due to deployment of the vehicle’s airbags. The accident occurred at 3:26 p.m. at Old SR 15 and CR 1300N in Milford. Milford Police report Kailer Slusser, 17, …read more.

The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announces a revision to the 2014-2015 master calendar. The Staff Development Day scheduled for Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, will be moved to Monday, Oct. 27, 2014. As a result of this change to the master calendar, school will be in session for students on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. School will …read more.

Wawasee High School announces parent-teacher conferences have been scheduled for 3:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. The arena format will be used with all teachers being in the spectator gym. Administrators and counselors will also be available, and midterm reports will be given to parents at the guidance department table. Parents do not need an …read more.

The 17th annual Beef Twilight Tour, hosted by Black Walnut Farm, CR 1300N, Syracuse, was cut short by the severe thunderstorm that passed through Saturday evening in Kosciusko County. As clouds cleared and the rain subsided, the meeting opened with Michael Shafer’s welcoming remarks; “We braved the rain. Welcome cattlemen to Black Walnut Farm. Thank …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners awarded a bid on a bridge project in Syracuse. There were four bids presented and the lowest bid, $404,278.71 from Northern Indiana Construction Co., Mishawaka, was approved. The bid was under the engineer’s estimate. The bridge is located on Front Street, north of Medusa Street. A rezoning for Devon Hochstetler was approved. …read more.

County commissioners approved a resolution at their Tuesday meeting to assist the state’s veterans affairs. Specifically, the resolution supports those who have traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. There are 5,200 veterans in Kosciusko County, many who suffer from brain injuries and frequent suicides. Commissioner Bob Conley read the resolution. The state spends $36,000 …read more.

The 43 domestic violence shelters currently receiving funds from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute are eligible for an additional $740,426 under a plan announced today by ICJI. The monies are in addition to those approved by ICJI’s Board of Trustees last Friday, Sept. 19. The dollars will be added to the Domestic Violence Treatment and …read more.

Being a big time NCAA athlete probably sounds appealing to most young folks. Playing under the bright lights in a big stadium, seeing your name in the papers, your likeness appearing in video games – all perks of being a collegiate athlete. But a high level of commitment is required to achieve such success, and …read more.

Abundio Capulin Lozano, 35, of 1692 E. CR 200N, Lot 27, Warsaw, is being charged with two level 5 felony charges following the alleged stabbing of a woman on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Lozano has been charged with battery causing serious bodily injury and domestic battery in the presence of a child under 16 years old. …read more.

A second suspect has been arrested in the Sept. 12 robbery at Key Bank, North Webster. Derek Michael Bruner, 24, Warsaw, has been arrested with preliminary charges of felony assisting a criminal, obstruction of justice and felony theft. He is being held at the county jail under a prosecutorial hold at this time. Kosciusko County …read more.

The City of Warsaw Department of Public Works has announced road construction for Ranch Road from SR 15 south to Salman Drive. Milling will be Thursday, Sept. 25 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Paving is to begin on Monday, Sept. 29 at 7 a.m. Ranch road will remain open, but expect delays.

UPDATE: According to a report issued by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Officer Bradley J. Kellar, Warsaw Police Department, was responding to an automobile accident at the intersection of 200 South and Ferguson Road in Warsaw at approximately 3:56 p.m. Kellar was driving a WPD motorcycle with lights and sirens activated on Ferguson Road. Kellar’s motorcycle …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report issued by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, at 3:51 p.m. KCSD deputies responded to an accident near the intersection of 200 South and Ferguson Road in Warsaw. Officers determined that a vehicle driven by David A. Blake, 47, Warsaw, turned into the path of a motorcycle driven by Travis W. …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department’s Sheriff’s Teenage Alcohol Reduction program team responded to a report of an underage drinking party Sunday, at 521 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen. Once at the property, S.T.A.R. team members met with officers from the Goshen Police Department who had found multiple subjects under the age of 21 who had consumed …read more.

According to a report issued by the Warsaw Police Department: at 12:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, Matthew J. Harris, 29, Overlook Road, Marion, was driving his SUV southbound on Detroit Street and ran the red light at the intersection of Detroit Street and Main Street. In doing so, Harris collided with a passenger car …read more.

This upcoming weekend, the Indiana State Police and Drug Enforcement Administration will offer residents a chance to get rid of pills, cough syrup, and other unwanted medications that have been accumulating around their homes. The ninth “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. …read more.

  The accident at CR 1200S, between CR 100W and CR 200W appears to be a property damage accident only, according to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The driver of the SUV had left the scene and was located at his residence on CR 100W. A bumper to the vehicle was left behind.   Silver …read more.

On the rainy evening of Sept. 20, members and supporters of the Kosciusko County Democratic Party gathered at Champagne Jam in Warsaw for the annual Jefferson Jackson dinner. Amongst the modest crowd was Indiana House of Representatives District 22 candidate, David Kolbe, US Congress Indiana Third District candidate, Justin Kuhnle, Kosciusko County Commissioner – Southern …read more.

[weaver_youtube mI-xK8qA6B8 rel=0]   The eighth annual Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County Fur Ball not only featured the Warsminster Dog Show, but also provided an update on the capital campaign to build a new shelter – remodeling and rebuilding on its existing site at 3489 East CR 100S, Pierceton Darla McCammon, executive director, stated …read more.

Silver Lake Fire Department was called to 3026 W. Myrtle Glen Road at approximately 10:50 p.m. Saturday evening for a possible house fire. Silver Lake Assistant Fire Chief John Conley reports the fire was caused by a fault connection in the wall resulting in a stud catching fire. The home owners were asleep and awoke …read more.

Fans of local history filled Celebration Hall at the Syracuse Community Center Saturday morning to hear a presentation “Hotels of Syracuse and Lake Wawasee” presented by Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum Director Karen Kelsheimer. Antique photos from the museum files and personal collections and postcards made up the basis of the talk. She began with information on …read more.

An enthusiastic crowd of collectors descended upon North Webster Town Park Saturday for the annual Michiana Antique Outboard Motor Show and Swap Meet. Held twice a year on the shores of Webster Lake, the event drew folks from Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Canada. The public was welcome to see the motors and related items on …read more.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southern Elkhart County, northeastern Fulton County, Kosciusko County, East Central LaPorte County, Marshall County, southern St. Joseph County and Starke County, at 4:51 p.m. The warning is in effect until 5:30 p.m. Towns in it’s path are Warsaw, Winona Lake, Syracuse, Mentone, …read more.

Whitley County Sheriff’s Department 911 Communications announced at 3:31 p.m. its 911 is back in service For several hours this afternoon, the 911 service was down causing residents with emergency to dial alternate phone numbers.  

Warsaw Fire Department and Police department are at the scene of an accident at Detroit Street and Anchorage Road. Motorist are advised to use caution when traveling in this area. Photo was provided by Heaven Cecilia Demarise Vick.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies have apprehended and arrested the suspect from last week’s North Webster bank robbery. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and detectives took the alleged suspect involved in last week’s bank robbery of the Key Bank into custody without incident this morning, just north of Warsaw. Zachary Springer, 28, of Warsaw, was arrested …read more.

The annual Scout’s Cubmobile Race is coming to Warsaw this weekend. Scouts from all over the Lincolnway District, including Cub Scout Pack 3731 from Warsaw, will be in downtown Warsaw on Sept. 20, racing their handmade race carts for trophies. Scouts will be competing in different weight classes. Classes are: Flyweight (49 pounds and under), …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is excited to announce the mobile STEM laboratory, entitled W.I.L.L. (Warsaw Inquiry Learning Laboratory), ribbon cutting ceremony to be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 23, 2014, at the Warsaw Community School Central Office, 1 Administration Drive, Warsaw. Tours of the bus and detailed information on STEM curriculum will be presented to …read more.

[weaver_youtube NrS3IYEMnE8 rel=0] For those who may have missed the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC) hearing yesterday, Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) officials testified before HVAC and admitted they failed to review records of 5,600 veterans who were on waiting lists for appointments, which might have resulted in additional patients deaths. This was in stark …read more.

The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and Cohen & Malad, LLP announced today that an agreement has been submitted to the LaPorte Superior Court for approval to provide $15.1 million to more than 1,800 children who were adopted from the state’s foster care system. The agreement calls for the funds to be provided for …read more.

Curt Nisly, Republican Candidate for District 22 Representative met with Tom Till, the director of advanced manufacturing at the Warsaw Ivy Tech Orthopedic & Advanced Manufacturing Training Center Thursday. He was able to take a tour of the facility and learn about the ways they are working to keep Warsaw the Orthopedic Capitol of the …read more.

State Representative Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) was presented with the Friend of Children Award by the Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy on Tuesday. “The children of Indiana have benefited from her service to all citizens over the past four years, and we know that she will continue to advocate for what she believes is …read more.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. Residents who cannot attend the listed office hours are encouraged to contact (574) 204-2645 to schedule an appointment. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main Street, is open 8 a.m. …read more.

Updentity, an internationally acclaimed marketing company, will be conducting a first of its kind survey about the state of advertising among non-profits in Kosciusko County. This survey is sponsored by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce. Recent statistics say that 75 percent of donors go online to decide where to give and how they …read more.

Cody Cousins Today, the Purdue University student who admitted to stabbing and shooting a classmate in January will learn his fate. Cody Cousins, 24, admitted in a Tippecanoe County courtroom last month (see related) that he murdered fellow Purdue University student Andrew Boldt. With the guilty plea, special public defender Kirk Freeman told the Indy Star Cousins reserves the right …read more.

Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals approved three cases Thursday and welcomed a new board member. Phillip Mock’s petition for a variance to allow the construction of a residence addition 16.2 feet from the right of way was approved. Mock’s property is located at 211 N. Front St. His home was damaged by a storm this …read more.

Editor, One of your anonymous contributors had a very hypocritical submission to Speak Out [in “The Paper”] on Sept. 17. Under the guise of accusing David Kolbe of hypocrisy, the writer exposed his own ignorance and hypocrisy. The proposition was that complaining about candidate Nisly having an open source to a government website operated by …read more.

Today, the Indiana State Police unveiled a new electronic firearms application process that will be in effect beginning Oct. 1. The new process will remove the “paper” application and after Oct. 1 only electronic applications will be accepted. Firearms permits issued after Oct. 1 will also be hard plastic, as opposed to the paper permit …read more.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James B. Comey officially announced a historic change in the identification and reporting of animal cruelty crime statistics. The FBI will now report animal cruelty crimes as a separate offense under the agency’s Uniform Crime Report (UCR) Program, the prime source of information on crime in the United States. …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report from the Winona Lake Police Department, at 5:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, Joyce M. Destefano, 60, Patty Place, Fort Wayne, attempted to turn north from 225 South onto Packerton Road in Winona Lake. In doing so, she pulled into the path of a vehicle driven by Carol G. Beard, …read more.

Today, Indiana Democratic Party Vice Chair Cordelia Lewis-Burks joined with local candidates on another stop of the “We Can Do Better” tour. Accompanying her at Sweeney Hayes, LLC, a woman-owned law firm in downtown Indianapolis, was J.D. Ford, Candidate for State Senate District 29, and Debra Jenkins, candidate for State House District 89. Lewis-Burks called …read more.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued the following statement after receiving awards from the NFIB, National Taxpayers Union’s, and Competitive Enterprise Institute for his work fighting for regulatory relief and lower taxes. “The NFIB, National Taxpayers Union, and Competitive Enterprise Institute are terrific organizations that provide an important voice for economic freedom across Indiana and the …read more.

Rainbow Child Care Center, the operator of over 90 early education and child care centers throughout the United States, is proud to be expanding its Indiana operations with the opening of a new school in Warsaw. The Warsaw location will mark the opening of the company’s 12th school in Indiana. Other locations include three centers …read more.

[weaver_youtube -NreLzzPXN8 rel=0]   The Indiana House of Representatives is now accepting intern applications for the 2015 Indiana Legislative Session. This paid internship gives college students and recent graduates the opportunity to be a part of Indiana’s legislative process by working directly with state representatives to issue press releases, handle constituent work, conduct research for …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a reported RV on fire located at 3295 W. 200 S. off of SR 25 at 12:03 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17. According to Warsaw Fire Department the fire appears to have begun in the engine or dashboard area of the RV. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. …read more.

Since Winona Lake Town Council’s meeting in August, the council has submitted its proposed 2015 budget to Kosciusko County Council and advertised it for two consecutive weeks. At the Sept. 17 council meeting, a public hearing on the budget was held. Council and public alike seemed to have no objection to the proposed 2015 budget …read more.

Milford Elementary School had a dozen unique visitors this morning. Twelve wounded American veterans stopped by at 8:30 a.m. as part of the “Wish For Our Heroes” program. The group of American heroes started their morning’s journey in Warsaw on their way to Notre Dame. This was part of the first leg of the group’s …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved the 2015 budget on first reading during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The estimated budget will be $3,498,227 with the estimated funds to be raised being $1,739,783. The budget is under maximum levy by $107,967. Sharon Fowler asked why there was no building demonstration fund listed on the budget. By …read more.

Trying to offset loss of property valuation of $1.195 million in the town limits, the 2015 North Webster budget is decreasing town expenditures by $51,604 from 2014. North Webster Town Council heard the first reading of the budget at its monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the North Webster Community Center. The total budget being asked …read more.

A need to provide safe and direct access to town, in a north or south direction, via a pedestrian walkway led to a pedestrian bridge being installed on Harkless Drive in Syracuse. The bridge and walkway were the culmination of two years research and cost analysis/estimates to best fit the need. The project was completed …read more.

Carolyn W. Colvin, acting commissioner of Social Security, Tuesday announced the agency will resume the periodic mailing of Social Security Statements – once every five years for most workers – while encouraging everyone to create a secure my Social Security account to immediately access their Statement online, anytime. The statement is a valuable financial planning …read more.

[UPDATE: Abundo Capulin Lozano, the suspect involved in the alleged stabbing last evening in Kosciusko County, has been located. Lozano was taken into custody on the Ohio Turnpike in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, near the city of Cleveland by the Ohio State Highway Patrol just before 11 p.m. Lozano was reportedly with his brother at the time of …read more.

Indiana drivers are nearly 21-percent more likely to collide with a deer in the next 12 months than they were last year, according to new claims data from State Farm. The odds drivers will hit a deer in Indiana the coming year are 1 out of 172, just above the national odds of 1 in …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) joined a bipartisan group of 52 senators in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy that requests a 60-day extension of the public comment period for a proposed agency rule on carbon emissions from existing fossil fuel power plants in Indiana and nationwide. In May, …read more.

The town of North Webster has issues with their existing wastewater system and improvements need to be made. Due to the age and condition of the wastewater system a number of the mechanical components are in need of replacement and rehabilitation. Residents of North Webster, whether property owners or residents are urged to fill out …read more.

Tyler Boganwright and Mariah Roberts grew up less than a half-mile away from each other near Mentone. Little did they know one day they would be teachers in the same department at the same school. Boganwright, a 2010 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School, is student teaching agriculture classes for the first trimester at Wawasee …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Secretary of State Connie Lawson launches the Vote in Honor of a Veteran program. This program is designed to help Hoosiers share a story about the role that service to our country plays in civic participation. “There are never enough ways for us to say, ‘Thank you,’ and honor men and women …read more.

On Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hoosiers will have the opportunity to dispose of their expired or unwanted prescription drugs. The Indiana Board of Pharmacy and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will sponsor five locations throughout Indiana as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The service is free and …read more.

Don Snemis, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) announced today that the BMV has determined that some customers are entitled to excise tax refunds. The BMV will work with the Indiana Department of Revenue to issue those refunds. “The BMV has determined that some Hoosier’s vehicles were misclassified for excise tax purposes. …read more.

The Silver Lake Lions Club is seeking civic-minded men and women to join them in making a difference in the community. The club meets the first and third Monday of each month. The meetings are open for people who want to learn more about the club and its work. “Our club gives members an opportunity …read more.

The Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee installed 27 signs recently along portions of the trail, it was mentioned at Monday night’s meeting. The signs were installed starting at Eastshore Drive, going down Pickwick Drive to Cornelius, Harkless Drive up to the high school and to the tracks at Main Street. Ten more signs are needed. Each sign …read more.

Community members, mainly property owners along East Northshore Drive, were present at Monday’s Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee meeting. There has been some concern among homeowners regarding recent trail construction near their properties. The concern stems from the fact that, in accordance with a contract with the county highway department and after walking the proposed trail last …read more.

Friday, exactly one month since the start of the 2014-15 school year, was the first head count day for public schools in Indiana to begin submitting enrollment reports to the Indiana Department of Education. Wawasee’s preliminary numbers are showing a notable increase compared to the same time last year. As a corporation, the enrollment is …read more.

At the Warsaw Common Council meeting on Sept. 15, the council approved a preliminary draft of the 2015 city budget. The draft proposed a budget of $26,105,081 with a tax rate of 1.4342 percent. The current budget proposal is not the final draft. Mayor Joe Thallemer explained at the meeting that additional cuts will be …read more.

The Kosciusko County Democratic Party graciously welcomes the public to our 2014 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. This year’s speakers are Indiana Democratic Party State Chairman John Zody, Third Congressional District Nominee Justin Kuhnle, State Representative Candidate David Kolbe, as well as candidates for County Council, Dan Damron, and County Commissioner, Gale Owens. We welcome the public to …read more.

The 2014 Annual Forestry Field day, a multi-county event, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20 in Kosciusko County at the Gary Dillon property. It will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, with a program focused on traditional forestry management practices. Featured speakers will include: Bruce Wakeland, consultant forester, speaking on Tree Planting and …read more.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of September 2014. This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. Taskforce Indiana is a year long statewide project aimed at …read more.

SOUTH BEND – Yesterday, South Bend country music radio station B100 celebrated its 20th birthday with a free concert at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds, which featured performances from Rodney Atkins, Blackhawk, Eric Paslay, Jon Pardi & The Cadillac Three. According to a recent press release, at this year’s event, just 19 people were arrested …read more.

Treasures for Troops (a soldier support ministry thru The First Freewill Baptist Church Of Kosciusko County) is conducting the fourth annual “Operation Treat a Soldier”. Once again, the opportunity is being given to the people of our community to fill a treat bag for a deployed soldier and personally thank a service member currently serving …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — State health officials announced today that four Lake County children have been confirmed as having had enterovirus D68 (EV-D68), a respiratory illness which can be serious in individuals with underlying medical conditions, such as asthma. The individuals were treated at University of Chicago Hospital and were previously thought to be residents of Illinois. …read more.

On Sept. 11, at MudLOVE Pottery, Tippecanoe Valley High School students from the Kosciusko County Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) visited MudLOVE Pottery in downtown Warsaw for a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run a successful and fun business that gives back! Kyle Garberson, Operations Manager of MudLOVE, shared with this year’s …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College, Warsaw, will host a Community Cruise-In from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Warsaw Main Campus, 2545 Silveus Crossing, just off US 30W. The event will have free admission with lots of food vendors, entertainment games and music. Scheduled events include magician Tyler Sherwin at noon, with …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report from the Warsaw Police Department, David O. Taylor, 65, Springhill Road, Warsaw, was traveling south on Colfax Street in Warsaw, and he did not stop for his stop sign. Taylor’s vehicle passed in front of a vehicle driven by Ashlee N. Martin, 30, Clark Street, Warsaw,  who did not have …read more.

Michael Hullinger, 44, Syracuse, has been arrested and initially charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident causing serious bodily injury. Additional charges could be pending. His charges stem from an early morning accident Saturday on Harkless Street, Syracuse, in the area of Bowser Road, which has left Anna Svensson, 41, Sweden, in …read more.

Leesburg Fire Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are en route to a vehicle accident on CR 450N. The accident occurred near 2058 E CR 450N, east of CR 175N. According to deputies at the scene, it is a single vehicle accident, truck into a pole, with two persons injured and being transported to …read more.

[weaver_youtube UoZMKyBLVuU rel=0] Y’all might be a-wonderin’ what in tarnation is causin’ all that racket over in Etna Green this weekend. That’d be the Hoosier Ambush down at Paradise Pass. The event is the Single Action Shooting Society’s state championship. Bout 150 folks, young and old, came from near and far to fire shootin’ irons. …read more.

[weaver_youtube -HsbmLINh30 rel=0]     Is your music favorite Country? Rock? Pop? Heavy Metal? Opera? Darryl and Andrea Gatlin can sing any genre of music. That’s what those attending The Gatlin Show at the North Webster Community center discovered Saturday evening. The event, organized by Susan Todd, was a fundraiser for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails. Many …read more.

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly joined Nappanee Mayor Larry Thompson Friday, Sept. 12, at a press conference to announce the award of a USDA Rural Development grant and loan to the City of Nappanee for a Sewer Wet Weather Alternative Project. USDA Rural Development is awarding the City of Nappanee with a grant of more than …read more.

Parents, students and community members are invited to attend this free event. Tippecanoe Valley High School is privileged to host an early college awareness presentation from ISM College Planning. ISM College Planning promotes educated decision making for higher education choices to students and families. Strong choices before college are the best way to limit debt …read more.