Four persons have  been injured, one seriously in a two vehicle accident at 3:37 p.m. today at CR 300E and Bowser Road, east of Milford. Multi-Township EMS, Milford Fire Department along with Syracuse Police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police are at the scene. Motorist should avoid this area until the scene is …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Hoosier women have come a long way since the mid-19th century when a proposal for women’s suffrage generated more scorn than acceptance. One political leader summed up the views of the day when he noted that women already enjoyed “the rights which the Bible designed them to have in this Christian land …read more.

This afternoon at Milford Fest the 2015 Senior King and Queen were crowned. Bud and Jeri Seely received the honor of being the 2015 royalty. Trisha Gall, Lions Club member and Milford Fest Committee member, crowned the couple. Gall described how both Bud and Jeri are active, and lifetime, members of the Lions Club. The …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is gearing up for its ninth year participating in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program, which ensures low-income children receive nutritious meals while school is out. Marci Franks, director of food and nutrition at WCS, says the school corporation got involved several years ago when summer school students asked teachers for food. …read more.

The 2015 Milford Fest Cutie Contest was a success! Aspiring firefighters and hairstylists filled the competition. They were they most common answers for what the children wanted to be when they grew up. The Cutie Contest had 4 different categories. There was a 2-3 year old category for boys and girls and a 4-5 year …read more.

Ethan House, 17, Warsaw, escaped without serious injuries in an accident at 1:53 p.m. today on Country Club Drive, Warsaw, south of the city limits. House was checked at the scene by paramedics for minor injuries and released to his parents. House had been traveling northbound in a pick up truck when it went off …read more.

Etna Green Fire Department, with a full assist from Atwood Fire Department, are responding to a mobile home fire. The mobile home is located at 210 S. Main St., Lot 28, in Etna Green. Firefighters are still at the scene. The home is a total loss. No one was reportedly injured and the homeowner was …read more.

Neighbors of the East Washington Street area were in attendance at the May meeting of the North Webster Town Council held Tuesday evening at the North Webster Community Center. They came to express concern about the condition on two homes in their vicinity, as well as other properties within the town limits. The group returned …read more.

  A yearly playground audit of all playground structures in Warsaw Parks resulted in most equipment having several minor issues — bolts needing tightened and ordering safety surfacing. But the main concern came with the equipment at Richardson Dubois Park on Market Street. Shawn Gardner, maintenance director, presented the audit report for 2015 during the …read more.

[weaver_youtube GMyC5cJIUck rel=8]   What started out as a garage fire, ended up destroying a mobile home and damaging a nearby mobile home on South Maple Grove Lane, between West Channel Drive, Warsaw, south of Pierceton. Three vehicles, parked outside the garage and contents of the garage were a total loss. Details are not yet …read more.

Baker Youth Club, Warsaw, just like schools throughout the county, honored outstanding students at the end of the school year during an awards banquet. The special occasion was held Thursday evening. The event recognized 30 participants in such areas as boy and girl of the month, junior board of directors, recipients in each of the …read more.

[weaver_youtube AMYyLECVDLs rel=8] Disc golf may bring more activity to Lucerne Park following, approval by Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board, to add an initial nine-hole course and an additional nine-holes in several years. But it wasn’t without discussion. Concern disc golf would interfere with general use of the park was expressed during the board meeting on …read more.

By JENNIFER STEWART K21 Health Foundation Saturday, May 9, the fifth annual golf outing in honor of Nora Stephens was held by her children at Raccoon Run Golf Course. The event raised almost $2,000, which was donated to the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund, administrated by K21 Health Foundation. Nora passed away in November 2010 of lung cancer. …read more.

Students in grades 3 through 6 can strengthen their problem-solving and strategizing skills by learning to play chess at Manchester University.

Today, the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) released the state’s latest child fatality report. DCS reviewed 286 child deaths from state fiscal year 2013, with varying causes that included drownings, gunshot wounds, drug overdoses and beatings.

“We still do not know the cause,” stated Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Brubaker on a fire that destroyed the home of David and Nancy Wilson, 960 N. Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw, Wednesday. “Due to the partial collapse of the roof, we are going to have to take our time.” Warsaw Fire Department was called …read more.

By TYLER McLEAD Program Director, Syracuse Parks and Recreation Do you know a common mistake could derail your financial future? Many people start a portfolio without first seeking professional advice. They don’t coordinate their goals and don’t know how to stay on track. Debt, inflation, procrastination, a lack of understanding, and a lack of desire to …read more.

A tractor/motorcycle accident in Whitley County sent a motorcyclist to Lutheran Hospital with head injuries this morning. The accident occurred at 11:17 a.m. on SR 5 at Cleveland Road in Whitley County. Curt J. Juergens, 52, Huntington, was taken to Lutheran Hospital with head injuries. No information on his condition is available. Whitley County Sheriff’s …read more.

[weaver_youtube H1if9ASi8fM rel=8] An overview of the 2015 legislative session and what the 2016 session may bring were topics of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd House Wrap Up session this morning. Reps. Dave Wolkins and Curt Nisly were the only two legislatures able to attend. “An awful lot was going on,” stated Wolkins, who …read more.

At 4:12 p.m. Thursday, May 21, emergency personnel responded to a report of an accident at the 2500 block of Center Street, near the intersection of Eastlake Drive.

Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide to be flown at half-staff Monday in honor of Memorial Day.

Students at Milford Elementary School returned to school Friday for a third day without potable water from the school drinking fountains. According to assistant principal Ryan Connor, early Wednesday morning staff noticed water at the southeast end of the elementary school. Upon further inspection by staff, the leak was caused by a break in the …read more.

The regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals was Thursday night and three variances were approved. PW Realty LLC’s petition for a variance to allow a new industrial building to be constructed was approved. It requested employee parking and loading and unloading facilities in a street yard, where ordinance requires them to be …read more.

The bad news is: we’re entering another season where sudden severe weather can wreak significant damage on property and cause injury or death to the unwary and unprepared. The good news is: there are increasingly accurate and varied ways of quickly warning the people of Kosciusko County of those dangers. “I want them to have …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located at 2518 E. Center St., Warsaw. The driver and passenger in the white vehicle were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Warsaw Police Department are investigating the accident.  

By EMILY SHIPLEY Heartline Pregnancy Center, Inc. Heartline Pregnancy Center celebrated their 30th Anniversary, Tuesday, May 12, at the annual Gathering of Hope. Over 250 guests were in attendance along with Sens. Jim and Amanda Banks, Rep. Curt Nisly, and Pam Galloway, congressional candidate. Sen. Amanda Banks emceed the program which included an acknowledgement of …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located on Rozella Road and Fisher Avenue, Warsaw. Three vehicles were involved in the accident, though only two sustained serious damage. The driver of one of the vehicles is being transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital for injuries. Please avoid the area until police have cleared the scene. …read more.

Syracuse Redevelopment Commission met Thursday afternoon to discuss potential covenants for the technology park. Commission members ended the meeting in executive session to hear a proposal from a potential buyer. Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia suggested a list of items that need to be considered for a potential covenant when the town no longer owns …read more.

Early Thursday morning, Samuel Fowler was sworn in as Milford’s newest reserve police officer by the town’s Clerk-Treasurer Joellen Free. Fowler is a newlywed, having married his wife Erin earlier this month. Following the wedding, the couple moved to Winona Lake from Warsaw. He intends to eventually attend the Indiana Police Academy and hopes to …read more.

Pull out your napkins and ready your tastebuds for a taste of the Northern Indiana Pizza Wars. Eight area pies are currently facing off in a battle of the slices. In pursuit of the best pizza in the county, a bracket style voting contest is currently underway against eight very different pizzas. Voting for round …read more.

Pike and Center Lake beaches in Warsaw will open for the year on Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24. Lifeguards will be on duty from 11:30 a.m to 6:30 p.m. On Memorial Day lifeguards will be on duty at both beaches from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. No lifeguards will be on duty Tuesday …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY Warsaw Parks & Recreation Director The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will kick off two brand new healthy programs in Central Park the week of May 25. Yoga In The Park Yoga In The Park will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for 15 weeks, or …read more.

Pierceton High School 121st alumni is happening at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Whitko Middle School. They will be having a social time before the meal is served.  The class of 1965 has planned a fun evening for alumni. With a paid reservation each alumni will be receiving a piece of PHS history. Pieces of …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. Ron Baumgartner, president of The Papers Incorporated, recently established the Archibald (Arch) and Della Baumgartner Community Fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation to honor his parents’ memory and to help meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County, forever. In 1939, Arch Baumgartner left college and his …read more.

Questions about Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake water levels have been among the most common research-related questions received by the Center for Lakes & Streams over the past few years. In 2012 the lake levels in Wawasee and Syracuse dropped about 18 inches below normal. The expanded study evaluated the causes of lake level changes …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a house fire located at 960 Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw.

The City of Warsaw offices will be closed Monday, May 25th.

Kosciusko County Treasurer Sue Ann Mitchell, was re-elected District President of the Association of Indiana Counties’ (AIC) Northeast District during the annual meeting in Allen County earlier this month.

Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County has helped over 20 families locally since 1991. The organization runs as an affiliate from the national branch, securing the entirety of its funding through local donations and efforts. Today, the organization is in dire need of assistance from locals in order to help others in need. There are …read more.

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission on Tuesday authorized certain fee changes for some properties and gave final approval to a package of fish and wildlife rules after dropping three proposals in that rule package. The NRC is an autonomous board that addresses topics pertaining to the Indiana DNR. The proposals that were removed from the fish …read more.

By AARON ROVENSTINE Kosciusko County Sheriff I was recently asked if I was interested in doing a monthly article on InkFreeNews.com similar to the “Ask the Sheriff’ columns done by Sheriff Brad Rogers of neighboring Elkhart County. After considering it for a while and being assured that I would have some input on the articles, …read more.

Milford third grader wins essay contest

Neighbors of the East Washington Street area were in attendance at the May meeting of the North Webster Town Council held Tuesday evening at the North Webster Community Center. They came to express concern about the condition on two homes in their vicinity, as well as other properties within the town limits. The group returned …read more.

A decision by the Syracuse Town Council to approve an easement brought questions for a member of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The council approved a request by Patrick Industries to build a warehouse above an existing sewer line wile providing an easement so the town …read more.

A request for a tax abatement by Poly-Wood was approved by the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Attorney Steve Snyder briefly outlined Poly-Wood intends to invest $7 million in real estate with a new building on its property and $16 million in equipment. The company also intends to keep its …read more.

Jesse Bohannon of Bremen has announced he is a candidate for the Republican nomination in district 17 in the Indiana House of Representatives. Bohannon is a lifelong conservative who boldly defends life, individual liberty and the free market. “Rep. Tim Harman has served our district well, and I am sad to see him retire from the House,” said Bohannon. “As a fellow conservative, I want …read more.

At its May 19 meeting, the Winona Lake Town Council approved several construction projects and amended a couple of old ordinances. Town Manager Craig Allebach presented a parking lot project for the park and the Limitless Park. The town will build a parking lot on the south side of the Limitless Park and renovate the …read more.

Warsaw Community High School announces valedictorian and salutatorian.

Area couple finds massive mushroom

Today — this 86,400 seconds — is Weights and Measures Day. Though it may sound rather geeky, the study of measurement can be a fascinating endeavor. Humans have been measuring things since they and things existed. It helps us order our world and standardize our interactions. It allows a recognized base point from which we …read more.

“I came away with a renewed energy and feeling of hope,” commented one teacher. “I often feel impotent these days and like it is impossible to fight against so many obstacles in making a difference. I am driven to find more I can do to level the playing field of my students.”

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC The Grossnickle Family Foundation was formed in 1988 as a private foundation by the Grossnickle Family to support charitable organizations that were important to them. Over the years, their grant support ranged from medical research to recreational and cultural opportunities to human services. Recently, the Grossnickle Family …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy announces its honor students for the Class of 2015

Winona Lake will be altering its trash pickup schedule for the week of May 25. Tuesday’s regular pickup will occur on Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday’s regular pickup will happen on Friday, May 29. Please adjust your refuse routine accordingly.

The Kosciusko County Commissioners had a number of items to address at its May 19 meeting. County Administrator Ron Robinson brought a few issues before the commissioners. He reported that the one of the domestic water boilers in the justice building was down and another will need replacing in the near future. Robinson presented a …read more.

Officer’s apprehended three individuals this past weekend, shortly after they had burglarized a barn in western Kosciusko County. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 911 call of a possible breaking and entering At 5:27 a.m. Saturday, near the location of 4500 West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Upon arrival, officers met with an employee of Creighton …read more.

BY SHERIFF AARON ROVENSTINE, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department  Two long-time law enforcement officers have joined the ranks of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Robert “Bob” Long and Michael Speigle will continue their law enforcement careers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Long comes to the department with over 30 years of police experience and has …read more.

Emergency Medical Technician students at the Warsaw Area Career Center will have the opportunity to see a Lutheran Air helicopter make a non-emergency landing, weather permitting, on Friday, May 22 at Warsaw Community High School.

UPDATE: The Silver Alert issued on Tuesday was cancelled at approximately 9:25 a.m. today.   The City of Lawrence Police Department is investigating the disappearance of an adult from Indianapolis. Michelle Calhoon is a 43-year-old, white female. She is 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds with short brown hair and blue eyes. Michelle …read more.

D.J. Harris received the honor of Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners May 19 meeting.

At 3:05 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS responded to an automobile accident just north of the intersection of Rozella Road and Fisher Avenue.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee discussed the Harkless Drive section of the project at Monday night’s meeting. Megan McClellan, executive director, said this section of the trail is due to be finished on time and under budget. There is an additional stormwater drain that needs to be installed. There are issues on the section of the trail …read more.

Warsaw Common Council’s meeting Monday evening was brief with action on two items on its agenda. Council members approved to continue the tax abatements for four businesses that have complied with real and personal property as outlined in their original request. The abatement reviews were for Zimmer, Symmetry Medical USA, Wildman Business Group LLC and R …read more.

Lakeland Regional Sewer District held a special meeting Monday at the North Webster Community Center to discuss the appropriation of funds for the ongoing sewer project. The meeting was originally scheduled for May 13, but was unexpectedly cancelled. LRSD board president Jim Haney began Monday night’s meeting by nixing all public questions and comments, noting …read more.

At its May 18 meeting, the Claypool Town Council approved a few more streets for repairs. At its previous meeting, the council approved several portions of a street improvement project, but tabled some sections for more clarification. Gene Warner provided some updates at the May meeting. He said Super Seal had sealed the roads in …read more.

All are invited and welcome to participate in a free silent bike ride.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after H.R. 1735 the National Defense Authorization Act of 2016 passed the House by a vote of 269-151. The legislation fulfills Congress’s constitutional obligation to provide for the common defense, includes a number of key reforms for military operations across the nation, and enables …read more.

Lester A. Hamel, 64, Kimmel is in critical condition at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, with back and internal injuries following an accident involving a semitractor/trailer and a pick up truck. The accident was at 11:59 a.m. on US 30 at Silveus Crossing, Warsaw. Warsaw Police and emergency personnel responded to the 911 call of a …read more.

Two properties were brought before Lawrence Clifford, hearing officer for the Warsaw Code Enforcement. The hearing was held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 18. This was the decision made Monday during the Warsaw Code Enforcement hearing. Phillip Allen Smith has been listed as the owner of property at 108 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, which has …read more.

Kindergarten Countdown is a joint effort between Wawasee Community Schools and United Way of Kosciusko County. The program is for preparing children with no preschool experience for the kindergarten classroom in the fall. It is a kindergarten orientation program. Children participating will work on learning letters and sounds, counting, writing and learning procedures of a …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located at Silveus Crossing and US 30. Reports indicate the accident took place between a semi and truck. According to a Warsaw Police Department officer at the scene, the driver of the pickup truck sustained injuries as a result of the crash and is being transported to …read more.

A Syracuse Woman has been arrested after a babysitter noticed severe burn injuries on her child. Gabriella Jessica Alexander was arrested Thursday, May 14, for neglect of a dependent resulting in a serious bodily injury. According to the probable cause affidavit filed by the Kosciusko County Prosector’s Office on May 14, Alexander dropped off her …read more.

Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. John F. Kennedy used those exact words during his address in the Assembly Hall at the Paulskirche in Frankfurt in 1963. Ink Free News has made many changes during the past few years …read more.

Nathaniel McConnell, 24, Etna Green, who was flown to South Bend Memorial Hospital, following a vehicle-semi accident has died. He was flown to South Bend Memorial with internal injuries following a two vehicle accident at 2:48 p.m. Friday. The accident was on US 6 at CR 23, north of Milford and just east of the …read more.

Today is National Sea Monkey Day. Marketed for the first five years under “Instant Life,” the phenomenon has continued to thrive half a century after its introduction to millions of delighted children around the world. Today’s Sea-Monkeys are the hardiest generation of Artemia NYOS, a hybridized form of brine shrimp, tiny crustaceans of the animal …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer The victim of today’s fatality crash along U.S. 30 near Pierceton has been identified by the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office. Mark Phillip Sikorski, 45, Kenosha, Wis., has been officially identified as the deceased driver, according to Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson. Sikorski was …read more.

“If you’re going to ride at a world class level, practice at a world class level,” says Dan Rumple, track operator at Hire Park in Warsaw.

One person is dead following a tractor-trailer accident along US 30, east of Pierceton today. A small canine, located inside the mangled semi cab was found alive and taken into safe keeping by the Kosciusko County Animal Control. The name of the driver has not been released at this time. The driver was found deceased …read more.

  Nathaniel McConnell, 24, Etna Green, was flown to South Bend Memorial Hospital, with internal injuries following a two vehicle accident at 2:48 p.m. today. The accident was on US 6 at CR 23, north of Milford and just east of the US 6/SR 15 intersection. The Elkhart County Sheriff’s department accident crash release, distributed …read more.

A request by residents in the Eisenhower Subdivision, approximately one year ago for street lights, is moving forward. At Friday morning’s Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting approval was given to hire Scheele Engineering, Fort Wayne, for design services Jeremy Skinner, city planner, presented the request for the company to design the street lighting. The lighting …read more.

The Seventh Annual Pierceton Vintage Motorcycle Show & Swap will bring together motorcycle enthusiasts from all over Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.This year’s event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23, in Brower Park, downtown Pierceton. Motorcycles from all manufacturers and many countries will be displayed. Owners will be competing for prizes …read more.

A recent study by Niche.com ranked Warsaw among the top five cities in the state. Ranked fourth, Warsaw was scored on a variety of factors including local education, crime rates, demographics, housing income and weather. According to Niche, Warsaw, which was ranked a large town with 13,907 people, received a “B” letter grade. The county’s …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a reported accident involving a semi crashing into a building located at 7659 East US 30 in the area of the old Pierceton Truck Stop. Fire crews from Pierceton, Winona Lake and Warsaw are at the scene. The South Bend Tactical Rescue Team for District 2 and Warsaw’s Emergency …read more.

The recycling bins in Leesburg have been moved to Milford. The previous location across from Stacy’s has been sold and construction is taking place on that property. The KC Recycling Depot and the Town of Leesburg are looking for a new location. Anyone who can help by offering a site is asked to please call …read more.

At its May 14 meeting, the Kosciusko County Council had a final hearing on a three-year tax abatement for AL&J Enterprise. AL&J Enterprise is in the process of purchasing property on US 30, west of Warsaw, that has been vacant for several years. The company plans to renovate the building in move two businesses into …read more.

Minor injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident at 3:12 p.m. Thursday on US 33 at CR 40, south of Goshen. Debra S. Swinehart, 56, Elkhart, complained of neck and back pain following the accident. She was transported to IU Health Goshen. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Swinehart was northbound on US 33, south of …read more.

At the May 14 meeting of the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson updated the commission on economic developments in the county. “We’re standing strong, we’re above our historic numbers for people employed, we have people moving into the county,” said Robertson. “It looks like 2015 will be a strong …read more.

UPDATE: Thomas E. Meade, 59, West Market Street, Warsaw, was transported to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, suffering chest injuries after wrecking his bicycle and being thrown into the travel portion of Detroit Street. Meade was then hit and pinned under a vehicle. Meade suffered internal chest injuries. The accident occurred at 3 p.m. Thursday, May …read more.

By JOANNA GILKESON U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service America’s waterways provide critical wildlife habitat, drinking water for Americans across the country, and recreational opportunities to millions. To advance both purposes, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today more than $16.2 million in funding to 27 states under the Clean Vessel Act grant program. Four …read more.

By JENNIFER GROTH Director of Communication and Outreach, Indiana Department of Insurance The Indiana Department of Insurance audit of the title insurance accounts of American Homeland Title Agency INC and its agents resulted in findings that Indiana consumers were being overcharged for their title insurance. American Homeland Title Agency is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and …read more.

The board of trustees of the Lakeland Regional Sewer District will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, May 18, in the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St., North Webster. The purpose of the meeting will be: Approval of USDA Letter of Conditions to fund the project. Amend the district’s bond ordinance. …read more.

The Indiana State Police announced Wednesday its participation in the national and statewide Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization occurring Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 31. Officers will join more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies, and thousands more across the country, to conduct high-visibility patrols encouraging drivers and passengers to buckle up. “It’s …read more.

Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann, along with representatives from Syracuse, Kosciusko County and Elkhart County, announced the Syracuse Technology and Industrial Park, located at SR 13 and US 6, to be a shovel ready site at a press conference held Thursday morning. Town Manager Henry DeJulia gave a brief overview of the project, which started 12 …read more.

The Indiana DNR is reducing the amount of chemical weed control conducted by lake residents at Lake Tippecanoe in hope of reversing a downward trend in native aquatic plant coverage. Since 2006, coverage of native plants has declined by 35 percent within the three basins (James, Oswego and Tippy) that make up the 1,133-acre natural …read more.

Lincoln Elementary rendering Members of the community, students and Warsaw Community School Corporation staff and personnel met today to discuss WCS’s accomplishments, as well as plans for the future. During this core planning session, Dr. David Hoffert, WCS superintendent, took a moment to thank the numerous supporters of the WCS referendum — which will allow …read more.

Shimmy Mob Warsaw recently celebrated World Bellydance Day by dancing to raise funds for The Beaman Home. Shimmy Mob’s primary objective, along with their sponsoring troupe, Almas Fi al Kham, is to raise donations and awareness for victims of domestic abuse. Funds raised via Shimmy Mob are donated to local shelters for victims of domestic …read more.

  The campaign season for 2016 has officially started before the 2015 municipal election is complete. That was evident at the annual Kosciusko County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner Wednesday evening. The announcement by U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman to seek Indiana’s U.S. Senate seat in the 2016 election, has resulted in an outpouring of candidate announcements …read more.

Yesterday evening during the monthly Silver Lake town council meeting Eric Walsh, a representative from Umbaugh, presented information on an upcoming raise in both sewage and water rates throughout the town. According to Walsh, the need to raise the water and sewer rates arose after numerous years passed where the rate was unchanged or even …read more.

Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann was the keynote speaker for the annual Kosciusko County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner Wednesday in Warsaw. The largest crowd for the dinner, approximately 125, heard Ellspermann recap the recent legislative session and what the state GOP needs to embrace. “We had a very good session,” she stated, adding legislators did what …read more.

There is something for everyone at Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s annual Lake Talk & Eats on the first Saturday of June, July, and August, at the WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Education Center, 11586 N SR 13, Syracuse. Join the WACF and special guests to discuss important issues facing the lakes and watershed and take part in hands-on …read more.