SYRACUSE — Following Monday’s ice storm, Dec. 28, lack of power was a common issue throughout Syracuse and some parts of Milford and North Webster. Four days later, one strip of Syracuse businesses is still waiting in the dark.

MILFORD — Kosciusko County Highway Department reports one road remains closed due to Monday’s ice and high wind weather. Old SR 15, between CR 1300N and South Street, north of Milford, remains closed, according to Steve Moriarty, assistant superintendent, Kosciusko County Highway Department. Highway department crews are still on clean up and anticipating one more …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Highway Department reports two roads remain closed to traffic as of 1 p.m. this afternoon. Scott Tilden, county highway superintendent, notes these roads are closed due to downed trees and a  utility pole with power lines. Once power company repair crews remove the power lines, the trees will be …read more.

WARSAW — Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann will be a special guest and speaker at the Northern Indiana Mayors’ Roundtable, Friday, Jan. 22. Warsaw will host the event to be held at the Ivy Tech Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, 955 Executive Drive, Warsaw. Ellspermann will make her remarks at 12:30 p.m. followed by a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Fire departments throughout the county, as well as police agencies and county highway department, are responding to a number of calls of limbs down, trees downed, low hanging wires and wires down, along with numerous slide offs.

By LETTIE HAVER Outreach Manager ACRES Land Trust SPENCERVILLE — ACRES Land Trust has embarked on a promise to protect from development 93 acres of Claxton family legacy timber. In 40 or 50 years, this land a mile north of Spencerville, will give ACRES a gift; income from the selective harvest of more than 43,000 …read more.

By JYLIAN VIGAR Public Relations and Marketing Intern, Indiana Bicentennial Commission INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence appointed Fort Wayne native Brenda Gerber Vincent to the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. “Brenda Gerber Vincent has a true servant’s heart and a passion for Indiana,” said Pence. “As our state prepares to celebrate Hoosier heritage over the next year, …read more.

WARSAW — After hearing the desperate pleas of dozens of parents whose children needed help with physical, occupational or speech therapy, Executive Director Rebecca Bazzoni realized she needed to do something to help. “I knew that these parents weren’t going to get help elsewhere,” said Bazzoni.

CROMWELL — The district approved increased wages and salaries for the 2016 year for employees of Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, with Jim Young noting, “We felt like they (are) going to go through a little more this year than last year.”

WARSAW — Local teens who are aspiring stylists may rejoice over a recent announcement during Warsaw Community School Corporation’s monthly board work session. According to Chief Academic Officer David Robertson the Warsaw Area Career Center will soon offer a cosmetology course to students. A two-year cosmetology course will begin to be offered during the 2016-2017 …read more.

MILFORD — The Republican Party of Kosciusko County held a caucus in Milford Town Hall Monday, Dec. 21, to elect Shane Bucher of Milford to the Van Buren Township Board.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence today celebrated the opening of the new U.S. 31 Hamilton County freeway with Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, Westfield Mayor Andy Cook, Congresswoman Susan Brooks and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Brandye Hendrickson, as they joined project personnel, designers and contractors to commend five years of ambitious construction resulting in free-flowing traffic …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Senator Jim Banks, conservative candidate for Indiana’s Third Congressional District, released the following statement regarding congressional passage of a $1.1 trillion spending bill. “The $1.1 trillion spending bill approved by the House of Representatives this morning continues the cycle of irresponsible spending we have come to expect from Washington politicians. I would have …read more.

INDIANA — The great suffragist Susan B. Anthony once said, “There will never be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the wake of recent abuses by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in overprescribing medication to veterans, Rep. Jackie Walorski, a member of the House Veterans Affairs’ Committee, introduced legislation requiring all Veteran Administration Medical Centers in Indiana and across the nation to participate in their respective state’s drug monitoring program.

WARSAW — InkFreeNews.com continues to prove itself as Kosciusko County’s news leader. It has now reached over 44,200 total page likes. In the last week the Ink Free News Facebook page has had over 67,926 post engagements with a 723,616 posts reach, up 95.3 per cent from the last week, according to our weekly analytics. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Skiers, snowmobilers and anyone who likes snow or colder weather has been disappointed this month. But a mild and warmer late fall, even with a couple of days topping 60 degrees, bodes well for outdoor construction work.

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Term Limits, the leader in the national movement to limit terms for elected officials, today praised Indiana Senate candidate Marlin Stutzman for signing its congressional term limits pledge.

INDIANAPOLIS — Officials from Tobacco Free Indiana, a coalition of national and state health organizations, praised a plan released today, Dec. 16, by Indiana Speaker of the House Brian Bosma that would generate revenue to increase Medicaid funding by increasing the tobacco tax.

INDIANA — Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and the Indiana Office of Defense and Development announce that Indiana has been awarded $2.7 million in federal Defense Industry Adjustment funds from the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment. This grant will be used to better understand and develop an action plan for Indiana to assist …read more.

WARSAW — On Dec. 15, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation chose the Northeast Regional Partnership as one of three regional partnerships to receive $42 million each in project funding. Earlier this year, Indiana Governor Mike Pence announced the Regional Cities initiative, offering funding for projects that would allow Indiana cities to retain and even grow their populations. Seven …read more.

SYRACUSE – Syracuse Town Council finished out the year by swearing in a new council member and a new clerk treasurer, while two current council members took the oath of office and will start a new term in January. Tom Hoover was sworn in as a new council member. He will be replacing Kathy Beer who …read more.

SYRACUSE — Robin Merchant, public works superintendent, gave the Syracuse Town Council a detailed update on the wastewater treatment plant project during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 15. The sludge holding tank has been poured and should be backfilled next week. Merchant has been working on reducing the cost of transporting sludge …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — David Waliczek took the oath of office during the monthly meeting of the North Webster Town Council Tuesday evening, Dec. 15. He will be a town councilman as of Jan. 1. Tim Hine did not run for reelection and it was his last monthly meeting after several years of service.

ELKHART COUNTY — The Elkhart County Coroners’ Office has seen a disturbing increase in suicides this year.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 76th Recruit Academy. Visit this YouTube link to see a 15 second video with information on where to submit an application. Complete information on qualifying standards is located here. The deadline to submit an on-line application is Jan. 6. Media is granted permission …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board convened Monday evening, Dec. 14, for its final meeting of the year. The agenda included a look at community events, board recommendations and the 2016 budget.

MILFORD —Milford Town Council got down to business Monday evening, Dec. 14, in a three hour session that included the passage of a motion to raise water rates by as much as $11 per month effective January 2016 in a two-to-one vote.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce ended 2015 by sharing information about upcoming events, promotions and activities in 2016 at the general membership meeting held Monday, Dec. 14, at the North Webster American Legion Post 253.

By SUSAN GLICK, JIM BANKS, CARLIN YODER, RYAN MISHLER Senators KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Do you know a student who would be interested in a firsthand experience with the Indiana Senate? Local students are invited to the Statehouse to participate in the Senate page program for a day during the legislative session. Students who page will …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory received the call of a possible house fire on North Street, Syracuse, around 9:47 p.m. last night, Thursday, Dec. 10.

FORT WAYNE — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana is pleased to announce that ex-officio Board President Doug Schenkel was elected to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Leadership Council. A longtime member of the Board of Directors and Big Brother in both the Site-Based and Community-Based programs, Schenkel was elected as a representative from the Midwest Region for his deep commitment to the BBBS mission, his commitment to regional success, his ability to take a nationwide perspective on issues and his ability to lead effectively.

INDIANAPOLIS — Today Secretary of State Connie Lawson issued an advisory recommending victims of investment fraud use caution when approached by companies promising to help them recover their money or bring the perpetrator to justice — for a fee. Many of these third-party asset recovery companies are not law firms, although they may advertise that they …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence today announced support for legislation filed by Senator Brandt Hershman to immediately provide $418 million to local governments to fund local transportation infrastructure projects.

[weaver_youtube 76PKz_BVMVM rel=0] By BENJAMIN KENNEY Indiana Department of Administration INDIANAPOLIS — In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Indiana’s statehood, the Indiana Department of Administration, in conjunction with the Indiana Arts Commission, announced the winning bids for centerpiece sculptures for the Indiana Bicentennial Plaza. The projects calls for the installation of two art pieces within …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kent Abernathy, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), announced today that license branches will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. All license branches resume normal business hours on Saturday, Dec. 26.

SYRACUSE — Those looking for some good eating this weekend will find it in Syracuse and be supporting two community minded organizations as well. Both the Syracuse American Legion Auxiliary Unit 223 and the Syracuse Eagles Aerie 3760 are hosting dinners Friday evening, Dec. 11, and the Eagles has a dinner on Saturday, Dec. 12, too.

NORTH WEBSTER — The town of North Webster closed a low interest loan in the amount of $3.5 million through the Indiana Finance Authority’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program. It will finance the necessary expansion of the town’s wastewater treatment facilities.

By JOE DONNELLY, Indiana Senator INDIANA — We owe it to our service members to help them access the best quality mental health care and to deliver that care in a way that meets their needs. My bipartisan “Service member and Veteran Mental Health Care Package” is an important step in our fight against military …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday, Dec. 8, in Syracuse, the board heard a very brief update on the status of the construction of the new Syracuse Elementary School on Kern Road. Bob Lahrman, director of support services, gave the update.

SYRACUSE — There was a lot of discussion between members of the Syracuse Quiet Zone Committee, along with residents, Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia and representatives from Lawson, Fisher Associates, an engineering firm in Mishawaka regarding safety and insurance liability during a Quiet Zone Committee meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 8. The committee was discussing the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Quite Zone Committee, called SHHH, met with Faith Morrison, civil engineer and Paul Hummel, senior vice president of Lawson Fisher Associates, an engineering firm in Mishawaka, Tuesday night, Dec. 8, to discuss the possibility of establishing a railroad quiet zone. Members of the public and town officials were also invited. “Having a …read more.

SYRACUSE — A late afternoon stabbing incident Tuesday, Dec. 8, quickly turned to a hunt for one man after he fled the scene, still armed and on the loose.

SYRACUSE — Five years ago, a new program emphasizing the teaching and rewarding of positive behaviors was implemented within the Wawasee Community School Corp. It was a change in culture and also changed the focus of how students are disciplined.

WARSAW — As part of a shorter than normal agenda, the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals granted an exception to Rob and Gayle Plummer to allow a home occupation business in a residential district. Approval was granted during the regular monthly meeting of the county BZA Tuesday, Dec. 8, in the Justice Building in Warsaw.

After being asked to leave the Syracuse Community Center in September, Rock Solid Teen Center has found a new home. It moved into Wawasee High School and programming began in the first part of November. “We kind of had to start as quickly as we ended,” said Pastor Mark Eastway, Rock Solid Teen Center board …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — After classmates signed the photos, they huddled together to laugh and cry about fond memories with Kaplanis and Singer. Most stories included typical high school activities: Taco Bell before sports, late nights with good friends and a lot of songs that were the acting soundtrack to pre-college life.

INDIANA — Following Catholic Charities’ decision to settle Syrian refugees in the state of Indiana, Governor Mike Pence’s spokesman Matt Lloyd issued the following statement: “The governor holds Catholic Charities in the highest regard but respectfully disagrees with their decision to place a Syrian refugee family in Indiana at this time. “Prior to the terrorist …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — NIPSCO is warning customers of a rise in telephone scams, which began over the weekend and has continued into Monday. Reports state, the scammers are contacting businesses and residential customers from various 800 numbers claiming to be NIPSCO employees and informing them of a delinquent bill. They tell customers that immediate payment is …read more.

By BRUCE WILLIAMS Indiana State Museum INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Museum will bestow its Heritage Keeper Award to all living Indiana governors at the annual Tribute Dinner set for Thursday, April 28. “This year, we are excited to celebrate all living governors of the state of Indiana. These individuals represent the best and brightest …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — In order to reduce concussions and help young athletes know what to do about its symptoms, Manchester University has joined the Concussion Legacy Foundation to offer free Team Up sessions at area schools, parent organizations, recreation leagues and others to provide this education.

SYRACUSE — Any support from others in any way, whether spoken, unspoken, a smile, a note card, a text or a simply a lantern lit in memory of the child gone before, makes a huge statement of compassion and caring for those who often don’t know why or how to cope, particularly during the holidays.

SYRACUSE — Over 500 people, which included children and their families, spent Saturday, Dec. 5 having Breakfast with Santa at the Syracuse Community Center. Children also made crafts, met Santa, and had a free breakfast. The annual Breakfast with Santa event is sponsored by Wawasee Kiwanis Club and six other agencies. The Wawasee High School …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The district voted with a five to one yes to put a plan in place for property owners to be added to the project who may have refused to join before, purchased new property within the district, or one of several other possible reasons. Treasurer Mike DeWald was the only board member to vote no.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Police Department were dispatched around 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, to a residence on Timber Lane, Plymouth, in reference to a stray bullet hitting the home, almost hitting the resident. The bullet eventually landed on the living room floor.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone with information regarding a burglary at Cindy’s Restaurant sometime between 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, and 12:23 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, to contact police.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Office of Defense Developmen recently hosted their second community roundtable with regional economic development partners and representatives from the offices of U.S. Senators Dan Coats and Joe Donnelly.

NORTH LIBERTY — Indiana Conservation Officers will host a recruiting event at 5 p.m. next Tuesday, December 8, at Potato Creek State Park Nature Center, 25601 SR 4, North Liberty. The presentation will last approximately one hour and topics will include physical fitness standards, a practice test, the duties and ethical expectations of Indiana conservation …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The executive director of the Indiana Bicentennial Commission says next week’s Statehood Day will kick off dozens of events that will lead up to a “singular moment” in the state’s history. Perry Hammock says community and individual involvement in events that will take place in all 92 counties has brought thousands of Hoosiers together. In all, there are nearly 700 registered projects, with more than half designated Bicentennial Legacy Projects.

WARSAW — Close to an hour of discussion and debate about a preliminary plat petition from Terry Shepherd led to no vote on the petition being taken by the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission during its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 2, in Warsaw.

INDIANA — Gas prices are plunging around the country, with the national average falling in 24 out of the past 30 days, according to AAA. The price of a gallon of regular now stands at $2.04 nationally, down 14 cents compared to one month ago and 74 cents lower than this time last year. In early 2015, the national average dropped near the $2 mark but never crossed it. But AAA and others anticipate that we’ll dip below the $2 threshold within a matter of days.

By TRENT SMITH Public Relations Section, Indiana State Police MARSHALL COUNTY — Two new state troopers reported for duty Monday at the Indiana State Police Post in Bremen.  The two troopers are from the class of 46 troopers who just graduated from the 75th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy Thursday, Nov. 19. In June of …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Whitley County Prosecutor Matthew Rentschler announced his intentions today, Dec. 1, to seek the office of Whitley County Circuit Court Judge.

SYRACUSE — The Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation has given a generous donation to the trails. “The Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee is extremely grateful to the Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation for their generous donation of a $250,000 to the trail system,” said Megan McClellan, executive director. This donation is not for any specific project or trail section. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — On January 15, 2016 business owners, dignitaries and community leaders will gather to celebrate the 11th Annual Champions of Diversity Awards Dinner. The Indiana Minority Business Magazine will recognize 12 individuals, organizations and institutions that have demonstrated tremendous effort in the areas of diversity and inclusion.

WEST LAFAYETTE — The founder of a medical device startup based on a Purdue University innovation says his company could help people in the advanced stages of diabetes, which affects more than 9 percent of the population in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kyle Hultgren, founder of Imagine Medical …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — James P. Elliott, chief deputy coroner for Elkhart County, has announced his decision to seek election for the office of Elkhart County Coroner. That office is currently held by John White who’s term limits will be expiring at the end of 2016.

ELKHART COUNTY — Local, state and Federal authorities raided two suspected cockfighting breeders last night in Elkhart and Marshall Counties. Law enforcement officers from a multitude of agencies were involved in serving two search warrants at 8:00 p.m. Saturday night. Both warrants were served simultaneously at a home located at 21852 State Line Rd. in Bristol and a farm house located at 6244 Plymouth-Goshen Trail in Bremen.

The Brady Bunch did it. So did Bugs Bunny and Bob the Builder. The Western American square dance, celebrated every Nov. 29, is the third most recognized dance form in the world, behind dances from China and India. American square dancing, affectionately dubbed “friendship set to music,” is a unique distillation of its British, French, …read more.

By JOHN KAUFELD Chief Communications Officer, IPFW FORT WAYNE — Inspired by recent events around the world, two upcoming events taking place at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne will shed light on the Syrian refugee crisis and give an opportunity for community discourse. “Faculty and Students in Solidarity With the Syrian Refugees” will take place from noon to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Earlier this week, InkFreeNews posed a question to our readers: What does Thanksgiving mean to you? You took to our website and Facebook page to share your opinions, and although the poll options couldn’t be all-inclusive, you responded with enthusiasm.

SYRACUSE — Both employees and patrons were taken aback to see the dining room filling with smoke this afternoon at Cool Beans, 109 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. A small electrical fire on the grill began to emit smoke, and a patron in the diner made the call to the fire department.

WEST LAFAYETTE — Food gatherings at Thanksgiving and Christmas require rigorous management by people affected by diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is the result of the breakdown of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes can be the result of a combination of obesity, high caloric intake and a sedentary lifestyle.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Last week InkFreeNews invited readers to weigh in on an issue that has been saturating national and international news following the attacks that claimed the lives of more than 125 people in multiple venues throughout Paris. [See Related: Should We Allow Refugees On U.S. Soil?] Following reports that a Syrian refugee was among the …read more.

ROCHESTER — The Marshall County Police Department is asking for information about the theft of a German Sports Guns .22 1911 pistol from a home in the 20,000 block of Hawthorn Road, Rochester. Officers responded to the call around 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19.

Two years of skirmishes with the county will cost Owen Cobbum $110,700 and his property south of North Webster. Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 issued a ruling Tuesday, Nov. 10, imposing the sum and ordering the sheriff to sell the parcel on SR 13 just south of CR 500N. The time line for the case …read more.

Following the Friday, Nov. 13, attack on Paris, reactions across the world, including the Kosciusko County community have ranged from shock and sadness to anger and fear. Today, a week after the the massacre that claimed the lives of more than 125 people in multiple venues throughout Paris, police in Mali are once again fighting …read more.

The sole hearing was approved as requested at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, Nov. 19. The only item of business was a variance. McDonalds’ petition for a variance is to allow 411.23 square-feet of signage, where the ordinance only allows 200 square-feet. The property is located at 902 S. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The 75th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy held their graduation ceremony in the south atrium of the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda, Nov. 19.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kent Abernathy, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced today that all BMV license branches will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday.

NEW PARIS — A Columbia City man was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 18, after being pursued by Goshen Police. Michael Binstock, 54, Columbia City, reportedly robbed the Dollar General store located on SR 15 in New Paris at 4:26 p.m.

ELKHART COUNTY — A motorcycle versus buggy crash from Sept. 3, has claimed the life of one man, Tracy A. Newcomer, Nappanee. The accident occurred at 3:07 p.m. on CR 1350N, near CR 200W. Responders arrived locating the motorcycle driver, Newcomer, in the roadway.

INDIANAPOLIS — Arlen Brennaman of Syracuse is seeing gold after scratching a record-making winning lottery ticket while on a break from work in Goshen. An employee at Forest River Inc., Brennaman said his initial reaction was complete shock after scratching off a ticket worth $7 million.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council swore in Jim Layne as the town’s new police chief during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 17. Layne had served as interim chief since Tony Ciriello retired last month.

WARSAW — The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory would like to inform our citizens that we will be making some improvements to our existing tornado warning system over the next few weeks. We will be completing a needed repair to the existing tornado siren located at WWFT Station 1, as well as installing a new siren at …read more.

CROMWELL — Concrete, rebar, laterals and pipes were the talk of the evening, since work has started in each of the contracted areas. Most noticeably, the district’s office and wastewater plant location in Cromwell have seen a flurry of activity in the last couple weeks.

MILFORD — Fire and EMS crews located the driver, identified as Amanda Goss, 37, Mentone, who was complaining of neck pain. Also removed from the vehicle was a front seat passenger, identified as Barry White, 39, Kentucky. White also complained of neck pain, and both individuals were subsequently transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, in stable/fair condition.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee met Monday, Nov. 16, and mainly discussed the Conklin Bay trail section. It also heard of a big donation from the Lilly family foundation. Dave Weadock from Earth Source Inc. was present and took questions. He said the maps of the project are about 50 percent complete, but are good enough to …read more.

INDIANA — Following reports that a Syrian refugee was among the perpetrators of the terrorists attacks that took place in Paris on Friday, Governor Mike Pence issued the following statement: “In the wake of the horrific attacks in Paris, effective immediately, I am directing all state agencies to suspend the resettlement of additional Syrian refugees …read more.

WARSAW — The recycling center, located on Union Street, Warsaw, offers recycling services for many items including plastics, televisions, used motor oil and antifreeze plus latex and oil-based paints. The organization’s annual America Recycles Day was held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and gave patrons a chance to recycle old paint in a safe and free way.

MILFORD — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a corn field fire located at 512 E CR 1300N, Milford. Milford Fire Department is fighting the blaze that started on the west end of the cornfield, quickly spreading east with high winds.

SYRACUSE — Seat belts required in school buses? Presently only six of the 50 states (Indiana is not one of them) require seat belts to be worn on school buses.

INDIANAPOLIS — Senator Dan Coats, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today issued the following statement regarding a new Internal Revenue Service policy to assist identity-theft victims in getting copies of bogus tax returns filed in their name: “This announcement is good news for individuals who are victims of tax fraud. However, it fails to address …read more.

By FIRST SGT. CHAD HILL, Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Kosciusko County officers arrested two individuals yesterday in Pierceton on various drug charges. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, Pierceton Police and Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers arrested Brad Lee Niles, Jr., 28, Syracuse, yesterday at approximately 3:30 p.m., and preliminarily charged him with …read more.

GOSHEN — The Purdue Elkhart County Extension Board Annual meeting was held Nov. 10 on the 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. The annual meeting honors the “Friends of Extension,” recognizes retiring board members, elects new board members by the Extension Council and highlights program impact and accomplishments from the Purdue Extension Educators.

INDIANA — FOP has urged its 2,300 lodges and 330,000 members to boycott Tarantino’s latest project in reaction to his inflammatory remarks describing law enforcement officers as “murderers” while attending an anti-police rally. Canterbury sent a letter to the Weinstein Company informing them of the reasons the FOP would be boycotting the film.

SYRACUSE — Also during the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, in Syracuse, the board heard a progress report on the construction of the new Syracuse Elementary School on Kern Road. Bob Lahrman, transportation director, gave the report.

SYRACUSE — Technology was a main theme of the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, in Syracuse. The board heard two reports specifically dealing with technology.

NATIONAL — AccuWeather reports a severe weather outbreak, including the risk for a few tornadoes, will take aim at areas from Houston to Chicago and Milwaukee on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day.

GOSHEN — “No one can say Goshen residents don’t have patience,” said one resident as a crowd of approximately 150 to 200 people waited several hours for the arrival of Al Roker, the weatherman for the Today Show. Roker arrived in Goshen today as part of his Rokerthon2, where he reports the weather from all …read more.