[weaver_youtube nWVd3Y29VwM rel=0] Throngs of families flocked to Central Park in Warsaw on Saturday, Sept. 13, for the seventh annual Family Safety Day. There were fun demonstrations for kids addressing bike safety, fire safety, stranger danger, electrical safety, water safety, first aid – just to name a few. The Kosciusko Community YMCA sponsored a 5K …read more.

Wish for Our Heroes, a national charity dedicated to “Helping Heroes Battle Hardships,” is pleased to announce the first-ever RIDE INDIANA, a five-day, 500 mile cycling endurance event, to support members of the United States Armed Forces. The Noblesville-based national charity has partnered with grocery retail giant, The Kroger Co., which will have an active …read more.

Family Safety Day, presented by the Warsaw/Wayne Fire Territory, and sponsored by Kosciusko REMC is celebrating it’s seventh year, Saturday, September 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Warsaw’s Central Park and Center Lake Pavilion. This year’s Family Safety Day will continue to offer free activities devoted to health and safety with a variety of …read more.

Lakeland Learning Center announced sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals at no separate charge. Free and reduced-price meals will be provided to participants meeting the approved eligibility criteria. Meals are available to all enrolled participants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, …read more.

Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, Main Street between Zoe and Cook Streets, and Cook Street between Main and Fort Wayne Streets in Warsaw will be closed due to manhole replacement. These streets will be completely closed and emergency traffic will not have access. The project should be complete by Thursday, Sept. 18, weather …read more.

[weaver_youtube YPs07i0YCRY rel=0] We must never forget – this was the sentiment shared by proud Americans all over the country on Sept. 11. Thirteen years ago, terrorist high-jacked passenger jets and piloted them into the two towers of the World Trade Center. Another jet crash landed on the Pentagon in Washington. A fourth jet, presumably headed …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a possible gas leak near the post office in Silver Lake. According to reports at the scene, the leak is coming from a broken pipe outside below a shutoff valve. Silver Lake Fire and Lake Township EMS are on standby currently until NIPSCO arrives on scene to turn off …read more.

[weaver_youtube HeLOqjhHFBU rel=0] The North Webster Police Department, along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, are currently investigating a bank robbery that occurred this morning in North Webster. In the meantime North Webster Day Care and North Webster Elementary remain on external lock down. According to authorities, this means the students are not being allowed outside. …read more.

Wawasee High School located at 1 Warrior Path, Syracuse, was placed under lock down this morning after high school officials received a threatening phone call at 8:51 a.m. “We were alerted at 8:51 a.m. of an outside threat phoned in to the school. At that point in time we went on a lockdown and implemented …read more.

[weaver_youtube Ypjsg9FNWwE rel=0] “It would make me happy if this song would touch people’s hearts and make them proud that we live in a country that is free,” stated Jeanette Fairchild, author of the above song, “That’s America”. The song, is dedicated by Fairchild, who resides in Warsaw, in remembrance of those who lost their lives …read more.

With 2015 looming ahead, the Kosciusko County Council addressed several 2015 budget topics, in addition to 2015 ordinances, during its regular meeting Sept. 11. The major adoption of the night was the 2015 budget with a 2 percent cap, which went unopposed. Council member Jon Fussle did ask whether the council had an idea what …read more.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued the following statement on the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. “On this anniversary of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, we remember the loved ones we lost and continue to pray for their families. May we never forget the events of that day and the lessons we learned. …read more.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued the following statement on H.R. 3522, the Employee Health Care Protection Act. “Today, I was proud to stand with both small businesses and wage earners by supporting the Employee Health Care Protection Act, sponsored by Dr. Cassidy. Over the past year, millions of hard working Americans were forced off of …read more.

Please note emergency personnel are responding to 408 South Graceland Avenue, Claypool for a report of a possible gas leak. Those traveling may want to avoid the area at this time.

Kids Market Inc., a non-profit organization, will be hosting their semi-annual sale on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Rodeheaver Auditorium on the campus of Grace College in Winona Lake. The organization exists to help the women and children of Kosciusko County by holding two consignment sales each year. For the September sale, it is time to …read more.

Warsaw’s annual Patriot Day Ceremony will again take place on Sept. 11 in Central Park. The annual event is held to honor those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks and those who continue to fight for our freedoms. Each year, the local ceremony welcomes all police, fire and EMS personnel in the county to …read more.

North Webster Community Center’s major fundraiser will be highlighted on public television. South Bend’s PBS station WNIT was in North Webster to interview Jon Sroufe, representing the community center. His comments will be aired 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29. PBS host Gordy Young and producer-director Kelsy Zumbrun learned all about the upcoming Heart of the …read more.

Have you heard about the latest diet trend called cleansing? I have been getting many questions and hearing a lot of “buzz” related to cleansing, which is also known as a detox diet. Are they safe? Which is the best? How do I get started? Let’s look at what it means to go on a …read more.

Heartline Pregnancy Center in Warsaw is scheduling appointments for pregnant women willing to receive a free ultrasound for the purpose of nurse training. Appointments will take approximately 40 minutes. Anyone interested in receiving a free ultrasound on Sept. 16 or 17 should call (574) 267-5110. Gender will not be identified.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana, including Kosciusko County and some neighboring counties, southwest lower Michigan and northwest Ohio. Thunderstorms are expected in these regions through the rest of the day and into the night. NWS is projecting heavy rainfall, one to three inches, and the …read more.

Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff Thursday, Sept. 11, in honor of Patriot Day. Flags should be lowered at sunrise and remain at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, Sept. 11. Governor Pence also asks businesses and residents across the state to lower their flags to half-staff to pay tribute to the men and …read more.

[weaver_youtube yMofyVKofhU rel=0] It was at about 5:30 p.m. on Friday night when the parade finally began to make its way down Market Street in downtown Warsaw, and it was a sight to behold. Warsaw police officers kicked things off with flashing lights and whirring sirens. Following behind were the schools’ marching bands. Then the …read more.

By Sandy Greer Monday evening the Syracuse Park Board met outside, at the Harold Shrock Athletic Complex for their monthly meeting. During the meeting several members of the board expressed to Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, they were pleased with the improvements to the athletic complex. One member said, “The park looks really good.” Others in …read more.

WNIT was in North Webster interviewing members of the Tippecanoe Township-North Webster Chamber of Commerce about the upcoming Heart of the Harvest Festival, to be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Lions Club Mermaid Festival Grounds. Gordy Young interviewed Sue Ward, chamber president, about the festival and also interviewed …read more.

Kim Nguyen, director of the Wawasee Area Career and Technical Cooperative, is passionate about the options available to students in the career and technical program and when given the chance, he shares his enthusiasm with others. During Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board in Syracuse, he gave a detailed report to the …read more.

Tippecanoe Valley’s schools and the community are saddened at today’s passing of Tippecanoe Valley Middle School eighth grade student, Wyatt Davis. Wyatt passed away off-campus early Tuesday afternoon. Trained staff and counselors from Tippecanoe Valley’s schools and the community will be available at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School tomorrow to answer questions and provide extra support …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana hospitals statewide are reporting an increase in the number of patients with respiratory illnesses, especially in children, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. It is not yet known if the increase is related to the recent surge of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) infections that have been seen in surrounding states including …read more.

The American Red Cross is launching a first-of-its kind Blood Donor App today that puts the power to save lives in the palm of your hand. The Blood Donor App allows users to schedule blood donations, track their total donations, earn rewards and invite friends to join them on a lifesaving team. The new app …read more.

Matthew Gene Wagoner Matthew Gene Wagoner, 29, 10398 N. Grove Road, Milford, was arrested over the weekend by US Marshals and Fort Wayne Police Department officers. “He was located by the US Marshal service, who apprehend him in Allen County,” said Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department First Sergeant Chad Hill. Hill said KCSD Lieutenant Chris McKeand …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff Rock Goshert and Captain Aaron Rovenstine have acknowledged the heroic and life-saving actions of three Deputy Sheriffs. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies Don McCune and Chris Rager had responded on Sept. 25, 2013, to a radio dispatch of a female that had been struck by a northbound Norfolk Southern freight train at the …read more.

Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. in partnership with the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic will present a Free Legal Clinic at the Warsaw Community Career Center on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This clinic is open to the public and is designed to help those wishing to expunge or seal an adult …read more.

A former furniture store on the north edge of Warsaw will be converted into a funeral home/crematorium. During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a petition for an exception to allow the former Warsaw Furniture Outlet on SR 15, north of Levi Lee Road, to be converted …read more.

A deadline of Sept. 8 has come and gone and, as of Tuesday morning, 68 Wawasee High School seniors still had not received a booster of meningitis vaccine as required by state law. Myra Alexander, RN, school nurse for WHS, said Indiana Code 20-34-4-5 mandates a new requirement for the 2014-15 school year for high …read more.

Today the State of Indiana filed in the United States Supreme Court its appeal of a 7th Circuit ruling last week that invalidated Indiana’s marriage statute. In filing its appeal – called a petition for writ of certiorari – the State asks the nation’s highest court to reverse the lower court and reinstate Indiana’s longstanding …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners gave the green light Tuesday for the establishment of a new community corrections program. The new program will be for non-violent offenders. The county will receive a $356,000 grant from the state to start the new program. The two-year grant will allow the county to hire more personnel. The program will not …read more.

Numerous Indiana colleges and universities have been ranked among the best in the nation by “U.S. News and World Report.” About 1,800 schools were ranked based on criteria such as academic quality, value and range of programs. The University of Notre Dame in South Bend ranked 16 in the National University Rankings. Other Hoosier institutions …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday conducted the first reading of the fire territory’s 2015 budget, totaling $1,565,661 for operations and $210,000 for the equipment replacement fund. The board noted only about half the budget will come from property taxes, 14 percent from properties within Syracuse and 86 percent from township properties. The remainder will …read more.

Recent decisions made by the Indiana State Board of Education appear to have minimal impact on Wawasee schools, at least for the foreseeable future. The state board voted to adopt rules to establish how K-12 teachers, staff and administrators obtain licenses or permits. A career specialist permit, a two-year renewable license for secondary level teachers, …read more.

Prior to its regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening, Milford Town Council held a public hearing on budget reductions for the 2014 budget. The cuts were mandated by the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance following the its review of the town’s budget. DLGF directed the council to reduce the budget by $115,000, including $56,000 from …read more.

Xiomara Duarte, 40, Plymouth, has been arrested by Plymouth Police Department on charges of forgery and identity deception, level 6 felonies. She was booked in the Marshall County Jail. Her bond has been set at $1,500. Plymouth Police received a report at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, of a female using a counterfeit identification card …read more.

Rudy’s Dog Park is hosting its Second annual Dash for the Dogs event, a 5K run/walk with dogs, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 20. Dogs are encouraged and welcomed, but are not required in order to participate. The event also includes craft and vendor booths and agility and police dog demonstrations for those …read more.

The Curt Nisly for State Representative campaign announces the endorsement of the Indiana Right to Life PAC. Mike Fichter, chairman of the Indiana Right to Life PAC stated in his endorsement letter the endorsement is based on Nisly’s long standing support for the right to life of unborn children. Nisly released the following statement in …read more.

At its meeting on Monday, Sept. 8, the Warsaw Planning Commission settled on a draft of the city’s comprehensive plan. The commission was presented with the plan at a meeting last month, and only a few minor changes, namely extending medical classification further east and prioritizing a park project and bike lanes, were made on …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department would like the community’s assistance in locating several stolen conversion vans. These vans were stolen from Explorer Vans between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2. The first van is a 2014 Red Chevrolet Express 1500 …read more.

According to an accident report filed by Warsaw Police Department, at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, a school resource officer at Warsaw Community High School came upon a male juvenile, identified as Andrew D. Brock, 15, of Warsaw, on the ground on his side near the entrance to the football field at WCHS. …read more.

A Claypool woman was arrested yesterday by Kosciusko County officers after she allegedly delivered her baby with methamphetamine present in its system. According to a press release provided by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, deputies and detectives responded to the Kosciusko Community Hospital yesterday morning at 10:30 a.m. regarding a recent birth. Upon arrival, officers were …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers cited three Indiana men for the illegal taking of wood ducks during closed season on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, on Knepper Marsh located on the Tri County Fish and Wildlife Area. Ryan Stork, 25, of Goshen, Russell Brown II, 27 of South Bend, and Taylor Vervidh, 24, of Elkhart were each issued …read more.

Rebecca Kubacki and Lila Christner were both recognized at the 33nd Annual “Tribute to Women” dinner hosted by the Indiana Federation of Republican Women in August at the Ritz Charles in Carmel. Kubacki was recognized as the 2014 Honoree from the Third Congressional District and Christner was recognized as the 2014 Honoree from the Kosciusko …read more.

[weaver_youtube g-SJDFzlNGs rel=0] Hansens’s Eastlake Skate Center was filled yesterday with crowds of people eager to watch the first home match of the Bone City Rollers, a new and talented roller derby team established 10 months ago in Warsaw, versus the Dire Skates of Richmond, Ind. Yesterday’s bout ended with the Bone City Rollers taking the …read more.

Randy Girod, Kosciusko County Republican Chariman, on behalf of the Kosciusko Republican Central Committee, announces the opening of the 2014 Kosciusko Republican Headquarters, at 112 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw. The headquarters is in the epicenter of downtown Warsaw, located across the street from the Kosciusko Courthouse in the historic building that formerly housed Reader’s World. …read more.

[weaver_youtube dZQf8_TceUg rel=0]   The totals are not officially in, but Saturday night’s Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County 15th Annual Gala brought in approximately $150,000. The CCF helps make things easier for those in the county battling cancer. “Evening of Hope, Back to the Roaring ’20s” was this year’s theme with many of the …read more.

Middle and high school students from all across Indiana will descend upon Warsaw Area Career Center (WACC) in the Career Center Gym on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, for the Warsaw Robotics VEX State Qualifying Robotics Competition. As many as 60 teams will come together for a non-stop, action-packed day of competition where they will battle …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools in conjunction with CANI is working to ensure that families receive health coverage. Steve Hoffman, CANI President and CEO states that, “CANI is part of the Northeast Indiana Coalition of the Covering Kids and Families of Indiana Organization. We are helping local residents obtain health insurance in Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, …read more.

Though September’s First Friday promised a partnership with local authors to celebrate National Literacy Month, stormy skies and thunderstorms caused for some last minute alterations. Though the weather was spotty, spirits were still high for those who turned out to celebrate fairy tale characters downtown while listening to the musical stylings of The String Things and …read more.

At the Warsaw Board of Works meeting on Friday, Sept. 5, the BOW took the first step towards starting the Market Street Project. City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented the board with an INDOT contract that would secure funding to begin the engineering phase, which would hopefully begin before year end. Several street closures were approved. …read more.

UPDATE: Plain Township Fire Department has determined the cause of the fire was most likely due to a lightning strike. According to chief Michael Wilson, witnesses at the scene reported and extensive electrical damage was uncovered during the electrical damage. The fire started in the ceiling of the house’s garage. The fire is being reported …read more.

Kosciusko County Crime Stoppers is asking the community’s assistance in locating Matthew Gene Wagoner, 29, whose last known address was North Webster. Wagoner is wanted on two felony warrants: Neglect of a dependent/causing serious bodily injury and operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death. Wagoner was the driver of a pickup truck that struck a …read more.

At 8:19 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to the 100 block of Walnut Street in Etna Green to investigate a report of an attempted abduction. According to a KCSD report, the complainant advised that her grandsons, ages 10 and eight, were riding bikes in front of her home. …read more.

Effective today, the Warsaw Police Department wishes to announce the official retirement of K-9 officer “Buddy”, due to recent medical issues. During his 8 year career, he was handled by Lieutenant Joel Beam. BUDDY, a dual-purpose pure bred Belgian Malinois, was born in the Netherlands on April 11, 2004. BUDDY performed his initial training in …read more.

Stacey Staley, who has been editor of StaceyPageOnline.com, since its inception has resigned, effective immediately. Due to the resignation, StaceyPageOnline, now known as SPOnline, will be formatting a new design. The up to date coverage of news within the county bringing spontaneous county news, photos and videos as they happen, will continue. Deb Patterson has …read more.

UPDATE: The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. Thunderstorms, possibly severe with wind gusts up to 65 mph, are expected through the evening. It also reports hail may be a possibility. The severe thunderstorm watch issued earlier today is still in effect until 9 p.m. this evening. NWS …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second part 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.) When it comes to domestic violence, victims are looking for any connection to receive support in …read more.

On Sept. 2, Bourbon Police Officer Douglas Nordmann was informed of possible methamphetamine activity in the area of 420 E. Center St., in Bourbon. Upon his arrival, he was met by a female subject and led to a backpack containing precursors for manufacturing methamphetamine. Also in the bag were four pieces of paraphernalia related to the …read more.

On Thursday, State Superintendent of Education Glenda Ritz visited Warsaw Community Schools. Her visit included lunch prepared by culinary arts students at the Warsaw Area Career Center Blue Apron Restaurant. She then took a tour of Project Lead the Way classes at WACC and WCHS. Ms. Ritz also visited Washington Elementary to see STEM education, …read more.

Glenda Ritz said she has a “laser like” focus on getting things into classrooms teachers really need. During her visit to North Webster Elementary School Thursday afternoon, the state superintendent of public instruction had an opportunity to explain just how she intends to keep that focus. Ritz travels around the state at least two to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Education submitted its budget request earlier this week. The budget calls for increases in school funding over current levels for each of the next two years and reduces costs paid by parents. Specifically, it requests a three percent increase from the current biennial budget for public education. In addition, …read more.

This year’s Kosciusko County Cattleman’s Association beef twilight tour offers fun and fellowship for all area beef producers starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. The 17th addition heads to the Syracuse area. All who attend will get to see great cattle, a feedlot operation and enjoy a delicious meal sponsored by the Kosciusko County …read more.

Under its duty to defend state laws from legal challenges, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office today argued on behalf of Indiana’s right to work statute in the Indiana Supreme Court. Having heard oral argument from the union plaintiffs and state government defendants in the lawsuit challenging the statute, the state’s highest court will rule at …read more.

During its regular monthly meeting Sept. 3 in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission heard an unusual development proposal from attorney Steve Snyder. It would involve property near the Greystone housing subdivision at Chapman Lake. Snyder asked the APC to consider approving a plat for a development on property zoned agricultural to be used for …read more.

UPDATE: According to a report filed by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Alana L. Gonzales, 34, Ben Lane, Claypool, was traveling eastbound on W. 900 South near the intersection of 750 North. Her vehicle traveled off the south side of the road and struck a utility pole. Gonzales was able to steer the vehicle back …read more.

To entice more area nonprofits to join the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, a new nonprofit membership tier will be launched. Under this new tier nonprofits will be able to join the chamber for $85 a year or join at a higher level of membership for additional benefits. Board members approved the new tier at their …read more.

This is THE week. I hate to raise the bar too high but this might be the greatest weekend of football that we have all season. Yes, I am serious, Kosciusko. How could it get any better? Notre Dame/Michigan, NorthWood/Concord, Warsaw/Plymouth, the NFL returns and Tom Wogomon returns to Syracuse. I don’t know how to …read more.

The Indiana Seaplane Pilots Association, Fort Wayne, has applied for a creation of a public seaplane base to be established on Webster Lake. The application was filed with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement. Individuals objecting to the creation of a base can file a petition with the central office of …read more.

As part of her “Hoosier Education Tour,” Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02) stopped in Warsaw today to visit Ivy Tech Warsaw Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center. Walorski had a chance to tour the facility and hear how students are learning skills to prepare them for work in the orthopedics sector. Warsaw is the current headquarters …read more.

In an interview with the Elkhart Truth last week, Elkhart County Clerk Wendy Hudson stated that any candidate has access to voter data available to the Republican nominee. The Kolbe Campaign reiterates its concerns regarding voter data only available to the nominee. If one were to view the source code for www.elkhartcountyclerk.com, one would see …read more.

A petition to create a public seaplane base on Dewart Lake has received its first approval by Indiana Department of Natural Resources Director of the Law Enforcement Division Danny L. East. The petition now heads to the Indiana Department of Transportation Aeronautic Division and FAA to see if the site meets the required conditions and …read more.

An animal cruelty charge has been filed against a Warsaw man accused of moving and leaving his dog inside the abandoned house. Warsaw Police were called to 857 Oak Brook Place on Aug. 7, for an animal complaint. Upon checking the house, officers found it to be empty, expect for a dog barking inside. Information …read more.

Family seeks to raise awareness of backyard breeders What started as a happy adoption of a first puppy for one Elkhart family ended tragically only one day later. According to Brittany and Brad Brosamer, the couple decided to adopt their first dog after finding the perfect pup, a lab collie mix, in a Craigslist posting …read more.

UPDATE: Michael Stinfer turned himself in to the Kosciusko County Jail this afternoon. He was booked on a felony OWI charge and has already posted the $15,000 bond. INITIAL REPORT: Michael Stinfer, the independent candidate for Indiana House District 22, is wanted for a felony charge of drunk driving. A warrant for Stinfer, 34, was issued Tuesday …read more.

Warsaw – Curt Nisly, the Republican candidate for State Representative in District 22, has earned the endorsement of neighboring lawmaker, State Representative Tim Harman (R) – Bremen. In Rep. Harman’s own words: “Curt Nisly is a perfect fit for his district. He’s a man of faith, a conservative, a Republican and a family man who …read more.

Elkhart County Sheriff’s Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of a 33-year old-female who was found deceased inside of her home early Monday afternoon. At approximately 1:40 p.m., sheriff’s deputies were called to 67996 CR 23 in New Paris to investigate the death of Lecia Borzeniatow. She was found deceased inside of her home. Sheriff’s …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the final part of a series regarding allegations of police and judicial corruption that Gary Helman said plagued him, all because of a custody dispute that began in Whitley County in 2003.) Gary Helman spent at least the last 5 years living in fear and hiding at his mother Atta’s house …read more.

FDA regulators have issued the highest-risk Class I label on the recall of DePuy Synthes’ Craniomaxillofacial Distraction System. The jaw implant has resulted in 15 injuries. The recall, issued in April, includes the DePuy Synthes Craniomaxillofacial Distraction System (AB Distractor Bodies and BC Distractor Bodies), also called an External Mandibular Fixator And/Or Distractor and a bone …read more.

Kraft has voluntarily recalled approximately 7,700 cases of its popular cheese slices. Select Kraft American Singles are being recalled because an ingredient in the cheese was not stored at Kraft’s temperature standards which could allow the cheese to spoil sooner than expected. The recalled cheese includes: 12oz. Kraft American Singles, 16 slice package.  Best when used …read more.

Child found dirty, but safe by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy An autistic boy reported missing from his Cromwell home was found slightly dirty, but safe after he wandered away from home on Saturday. According to a report by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Samuel Miller, 30, of East Camelot Lane in Cromwell, said he laid …read more.

SYRACUSE, Ind. — Indiana Conservation Officers assisted Kosciusko County authorities in tracking down and apprehending a subject on Lake Wawasee Sunday who was dangerously operating a boat. On Sunday, the Kosciusko County Lake Patrol attempted to stop a large “cigar” style boat that was traveling after dark at a high rate of speed across Lake Wawasee. The large …read more.

Effective August 27, 2014, The Indiana Veterans’ Party of America formally endorses the candidacy of Michael Stinfer for Indiana’s House District 22. In a release from Corbin Doades, Indiana State Party Pro Tempore, Veterans’ Party of America, states “Michael Stinfer is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a proven leader, a caring …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: StaceyPageOnline.com has made an Open Records request to Indiana State Police in an attempt to get the video of April 9, 2009, which Helman felt would exonerate him from criminal charges.) Claiming he never signed a plea agreement but instead demanded a jury trial in Kosciusko County Superior Court I over the April …read more.

A South Bend man already convicted of armed robbery and released from prison in 2005, was arrested by Marshall County police this week after passing a counterfeit check. Plymouth Police Det. Sgt. Leo Mangus said the department received a call from Turn One Motorsports in Plymouth on Aug. 27 in reference to an $11,000 counterfeit check. The …read more.

Michelle A. Stimmel UPDATE: According to a probable cause affidavit provided by the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, on Aug. 14, the Warsaw Police Department received information that an individual was planning to purchase 30 methadone pills from Michelle Stimmel at Stimmelator’s Gentleman’s Club in North Webster. The business is owned by her father, Sam Stimmel, who …read more.

Today, the Indiana Department of Education received word from the United States Department of Education that Indiana has received a waiver from certain aspects of the federal No Child Left Behind law. In addition, all conditions were removed from Indiana’s waiver. This will give local schools continued flexibility in how they utilize federal funding and …read more.

In observance of Labor Day, the city of Warsaw offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1.  Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, Sept. 2. All other routes remain the same. The town of Winona Lake office will be also be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. Also, Tuesday, …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Gary Helman was shot and killed on Aug. 25, 2014, but it was not the first time he was shot. Helman’s story, in his own words, continues.) It was April 9, 2009, when Indiana State Police surrounded Helman’s mother’s house at 9174 Doswell Blvd. in Cromwell. “There was no warrant on this day …read more.

On Wednesday, Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recognized Senior Trooper Brandon McBrier as the top cop for the Indiana State Police. The ceremony, which was held in Indianapolis, publicly recognized the achievements and accomplishments of several troopers from around the state. Each year the Indiana State Police recognize one trooper in their ranks with …read more.

In a response to several recent inquiries regarding the Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police’s recent statement of political endorsements (see story), the Kosciusko County FOP Lodge #149 has provided the following response: “The Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #149, does not participate in the process of supporting or endorsing political candidates. Your …read more.

FULTON COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana State Police concluded a two week criminal drug investigation Wednesday with the arrests of six Fulton County residents. The investigation by Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Mike Lorona and Trooper Wendell Beachy culminated with eight felony and seven misdemeanor charges. Wednesday night, officers from the Indiana State Police, the Fulton County Sheriff’s …read more.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced grant awards totaling $1,276,088 to 30 states for white-nose syndrome projects. State natural resource agencies will use the funds to support research, monitor bat populations and detect and respond to white-nose syndrome, a disease that afflicts bats. The Midwestern states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, …read more.

The Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership will conduct a High Visibility Enforcement Zone on August 30 between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. on the North Side of Elkhart. It will be followed by saturation patrols focused on locating impaired drivers. Several other impaired driving patrols will be conducted throughout the remainder of the weekend and …read more.

(UPDATE: The Amber Alert for Delano Wilson was cancelled as of 6 p.m. This cancellation was requested by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. While the alert has been cancelled IMPD continues searching for the infant. Police say the alert for 6-week-old Delano Wilson was canceled because it had reached its “maximum audience” and extensive coverage …read more.

Gary Helman’s last words were, “They don’t want to arrest me, they want to kill me.” Less than 90 minutes later, he was shot and killed in his mother’s Cromwell home. (See related) Was Gary Helman the crazy man police say he was? Or, was it possible Helman had first-hand knowledge of police and judicial corruption so deep that …read more.