Yesterday afternoon business and community leaders, educators and school officials from across the state visited Grace College’s Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center to attend the Indiana Department of Education’s free Global Learning Workshop. The event, which was hosted for Hoosier educators, featured numerous speeches from state officials, business leaders and school officials. Among those who spoke …read more.

A tradition was started today at Central Park in Warsaw. In honor of Earth Day, American Legion Post 49 donated a Crimson Maple tree to the park in honor of the veterans who have served so that Americans have the freedom to celebrate Arbor Day. “There’s nothing but thanks for what you’ve done,” said Warsaw …read more.

  “Treasure Cookbook Memories” was the theme of the annual achievement night for Elkhart County Extension Homemakers, Monday, April 20. The evening took place in the Elkhart County Community Center on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the intermediate and senior Homemaker of the Year. …read more.

Students at Grace College are currently prepping for the second annual Empty Bowls campaign, a community grass-roots event that has taken on the fight against hunger and awareness within Kosciusko County. According to student and organizer Sam Erwin, the event allows for students at Grace, as well as local elementary schools, to partner with community …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Sheriff Brad Rogers has announced that officers from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department will be meeting with residents in their townships during the last week of April in order to reconnect them with officers from the department. As part of the Sheriff’s crime reduction plan and …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. According to the NWS, west winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph are expected late this morning and afternoon. Lows are expected to be in the lower 30s tonight with frost and sub-freezing temperatures …read more.

Kazeem Owonla Kazeem Owonla, 44, Nigeria, was sentenced last week in Kosciusko County Superior Court 3, after pleading guilty to the charge of theft, a class D felony. He was arrested last year by Kosciusko County detectives in connection to a large financial scam and is now currently in federal custody. Related: Owonla Used Various …read more.

[weaver_youtube TpCm1f0t3as rel=0] Family and friends of all ages gathered on the courthouse steps in Warsaw yesterday evening to honor and celebrate the life of a young man, gone too soon, on what would have been his 20th birthday. Friends, family and community members met yesterday to celebrate the birthday of Josh Knisley.(Photos by Alyssa Richardson) …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved a declaratory resolution for a tax abatement request from Polywood, during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Attorney Steve Snyder explained the resolution is the first step in the tax abatement process. Polywood is looking to construct a large building on the south side of Brooklyn Street. An existing building will …read more.

  North Webster Fire and EMS along with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are en route to a multiple vehicle accident on SR 13 at CR 500N, south of North Webster. Initial reports are there are minor injuries, but no entrapment. According to Chelsea Los, reporter for The Mail-Journal who was at the scene, there …read more.

Do Wawasee Community School Corp. employees like their work and do they have intentions of staying employed by the school corporation? Those questions and more were dealt with in a staff survey known as the Well-Being at Work research report. During Tuesday evening’s regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board in Syracuse, the board …read more.

During her report to the Wawasee school board at the board’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Joy Goshert, director of instruction and curriculum, informed the board Wawasee will host a LearnZillion design workshop. LearnZillion is an online resource to help with learning in math and language arts. Lisa Ernsberger and Kristi Harris, Wawasee teachers, have …read more.

The Winona Lake Town Council approved a bond ordinance for Grace College at its April 21 meeting. The ordinance was originally introduced at the council’s March meeting. Ordinance 2015A-3-1 will allow the school to refinance three bonds previously issued for school projects. The ordinance authorizes $11.5 million for the school. Alan Feldbaum, an attorney with …read more.

Spencer R. Wilson, a 25-year-old Decatur man, turned himself into the Adams County Jail this evening after an arrest warrant was issued for him following a week long investigation by an Indiana State Police Detective from the Fort Wayne Post. According to Detective Bobby Jackson, on Wednesday, April 15, he received a complaint alleging that …read more.

Early voting, also known as absentee voting, began Monday, April 20, at the Kosciusko County Clerk’s Office in the Kosciusko County Justice Building, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw. The early voting office will be open from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, through May 1. The office will …read more.

Kent Abernathy, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced today that BMV license branches located in counties that have May 2015 elections will extend hours of operation on Monday, May 4 and on Tuesday, May 5, to issue ID cards and driver’s licenses that may be used for identification at a polling place. …read more.

Two children, who were not occupants of a school bus, and a bus driver were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a car/bus accident at 8:25 a.m. today. The accident was on East CR 225S at South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. Jarod Ilada, 12, South CR 275E, Warsaw and Maya Ilada, 10, South CR 275E, …read more.

  Milford Town Council could vote as soon as May 11 on whether or not to hire Troyer Group of Mishawaka to study town facilities and the possible construction of an emergency first responder station combining fire, police and emergency medical technician personnel. The study would also examine relocation of utilities to the current fire …read more.

At 3:36 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Mike Mulligan spotted a vehicle with a disabled taillight. Mulligan began to turn around to notify the vehicle when it sped off, traveling through ditches and a yard. The operator of the vehicle, Michael N. Jacobs, 38, East King Arthur’s Trail, Cromwell, traveled back …read more.

By Anthony W. Ciriello Chief of Police, Syracuse Police Department In response to what appears to be an ever-increasing, or at least sustained threat to those meeting with total strangers to take part in transactions of items that have been advertised over the Internet, in classified ads and by other means, Syracuse Police Department announces …read more.

A candlelight vigil for Joshua Knisley will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, on the Kosciusko County Courthouse lawn, Warsaw. Today would have been Knisley’s 20th birthday. The public is invited to join his friends and family for a candlelight vigil to honor him on this date. Knisley was one of two individuals …read more.

An autopsy to determine the cause of death of Brian Robert Gurchiek, 51, Columbia City, Monday morning in the Whitley County Jail, has concluded his death was a suicide, according to Randy Dellinger, Whitley County Coroner. The cause of death was from asphyxia due to hanging. Gurchiek, an inmate at the Whitley County Jail, was …read more.

  Warsaw Police Department is hosting a photogrammetry class for 10 officers from around the state this week. The class is offered through the Indiana Association of Certified Accident Investigators. Warsaw Police Department Lt. Kip Shuter is president and National Regional Director. The course is instructed by Indiana State Police Sgt. Tom Merkling from the Fort …read more.

A property at 108 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, cited as substandard in violation of city code in December 2014, will now have a demolition hearing set for 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 18. This was the decision Monday during a Warsaw Code Enforcement hearing. Phillip Allen Smith is the owner of the property, which has been …read more.

Mark Dobson, president and CEO of Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, approached the Kosciusko County Commissioners during its April 21 meeting regarding Kosciusko County’s participation in the Regional Cities Initiative. Gov. Mike Pence signed the initiative into law last year. It was originally proposed to fund $84 million of two years, but has since been reduced …read more.

Yesterday evening the Warsaw Common Council met for its regular monthly meeting to discuss numerous topics including the establishment of the Warsaw Redevelopment Authority, approval of additional land appropriation for the Warsaw Municipal Airport and several vacation requests. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer explained ordinance 2015-04-01 would establish a redevelopment authority with the purpose of financing, …read more.

Syracuse Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday night and discussed a Boltage recording system for two, local Wawasee schools. Megan McClellan, executive director, said the cost for two systems is $12,140. They will be located at Syracuse Elementary School and Wawasee High School. “It’s a counting system,” she said. “It records when children get to school, …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory, which is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. According to the NWS, strong winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected from the west with frequent gusts up to 45 mph expected late this morning and into the afternoon. …read more.

At its April 20 meeting, the Claypool Town Council approved a couple of street improvement projects and a junk vehicle ordinance. Gene Warner presented estimates for road work in the town. Street improvements are planned for Main Street, Section Street, Clay Street, Graceland Cemetery and the New Beginnings housing section off of Section Street. The …read more.

Monday night’s three-hour long Tippecanoe Valley School Board meeting saw the presentation of the plans for the Akron Elementary School renovation project. It was explained that any state project with an expected total cost above $2 million is required to be presented in a public meeting. The amount of people in attendance was a bit …read more.

Emergency personnel have just been dispatched to CR 225S and Lake Sharon Road, near Winona Lake, for an automobile accident involving a school bus and another vehicle. According to Sgt. Chad Hill of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, the vehicle involved in the accident appears to have attempted to pass the school bus in a …read more.

Plea hearings for Amber Lenn Hobbs, Bradley Trostle and Ryan Dunithan were held Monday morning. While agreements for Trostle and Dunithan were taken under advisement, Hobbs waived her rights and asked for immediate action on the agreement. During Hobbs plea hearing, a second charge, maintaining a common nuisance, class D felony, was added to her …read more.

Today the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission passed Resolution 2015-04-03 at a special meeting. The resolution would authorize the city to execute a lease for the Warsaw Central Development Area – the TIF District that encompasses parts of Buffalo Street, Canal Street and Fort Wayne Street. The terms of the lease are not to exceed 25 years and …read more.

One individual’s three cases relating to drugs were among those heard this morning by Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed. D Ann Jackson, 34, 5142 S. CR 700W, Burket, was sentenced to concurrent (at the same time) and consecutive (served after completion of another sentence) sentences on three different court matters pertaining to methamphetamine. Possession …read more.

For administrators at Warsaw Community School Corporation, bullying is certainly a problem to be dealt with, but dealing with that problem must also align with the school corporation’s mission.

Investigators from the Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne are investigating the death of a male inmate of the Whitley County Jail after he was found unconscious and unresponsive in his cell early this morning. Preliminary investigation by Detective Andrew Mills indicated that during a routine check at approximately 1:30 a.m., confinement officers found Brian …read more.

By Capt. James L. Bradberry Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Sheriff Brad Rogers wants to announce on behalf of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department their condolences to the family of Gerald C. Webb who died today in an automobile accident in Elkhart. Gerald, who is known to family and friends as Jerry, began his service to …read more.

The IRS calling scam is making the rounds through Indiana again. As with past warnings on alleged government representatives calling to threaten immediate jailing for not cooperating with the person calling, please remember to never give personal information to the caller. Such personal information to never give over the phone to an unverified caller would …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Congresswoman Jackie Walorski, reminds constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. The Rochester district office, located at 709 Main St., is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Stop by …read more.

UPDATE: Trevor L. Pace, 26, South Julia Street, Claypool, was found concealed in weeds after his vehicle struck a utility pole early Sunday morning. He suffered internal head injuries and was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Police were called at 3:22 a.m. Sunday, to West SR 14, wet of South Bouse Drive, Silver Lake. There …read more.

A Millersburg man died from a head injury in a motorcycle/dump truck accident earlier today on CR 40 at CR 33, three miles south of Goshen City Limits. Dennis Darrenkamp, 61, Millersburg, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Elkhart County Coroner. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Jon Yoder, 41, Goshen, was traveling northbound …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL George Washington Julian did not think much of compromise. In the decades before the Civil War, he was Indiana’s most radical abolitionist. Although he is little known by Hoosiers today, Julian made a lasting mark on the national scene. “He was always the ready champion of the principle of fundamental democracy — …read more.

The Indiana Commission on Public Records (ICPR) is seeking input from citizens and local government officials for a proposed policy that will govern the retention of local government routine surveillance recordings. The ICPR drafts records retention requirements for all levels of government in Indiana. Those draft requirements are then adopted by the Indiana Oversight Committee …read more.

Robert R. Laux, 71, 10020 S. 800E, Roanoke, died from internal injuries following a farm accident at 12:15 p.m. Friday, April 17. The accident was at 1849 W. Keiser Road in Whitley County. Whitley County Sheriff’s Department reports Laux was on private property when he was accidentally run over by his John Deere 8630 tractor …read more.

  Warsaw Fire Department with a full assist from Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department are responding to a house fire at 1510 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Multi-Township EMS are also on the scene. Initial reports are flames are visible from the outside of the home with heavy smoke.  

  The second annual Elkhart County 4-H Fair Adult Prom raised $89,820.39 towards the timber bridge project to one day connect the fairgrounds to CR 35/College Avenue. The check was presented Wednesday evening during the monthly Elkhart County Fair Board Meeting. Jill Garris, event organizer, stated the goal for this year was $75,000. The goal …read more.

Scott Backus and Jon Hutton of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation discuss bullying and the policies TVCS has in place to deal with it.

“Edelweiss,” a drama by Craig Sodaro, will be presented by the Warsaw Community High School select theatre class at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the WCHS Black Box Theatre. The cost is $5 at the door, and all proceeds will go to Honor and Remember, through the Greater …read more.

Kosciusko County property tax bills were mailed the second week of April. Property taxes for Kosciusko County will be due May 11 (May 10 is Sunday) and Nov. 10 for 2014 payable 2015 tax payments. Only one tax bill is mailed each year which includes both the spring and fall installment coupons. Taxes may be …read more.

Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating the death of a 17-year-old near Burket. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded today at 5:36 p.m. to the 8200 block of west CR 600S, Claypool, in regards to a machinery accident.  According to a press release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, officer’s arrived and located …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located at 618 E. Mill St., Pierceton. Officials state one individual may be transferred to an area hospital for injuries.

The Indiana Department of Education is presenting a free Global Learning Workshop for Hoosier educators on Tuesday, April 21, at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center. The workshop will feature panels of education leaders and international partners and will inform participants about partnerships, resources, and programs to advance global learning programs in Indiana schools. “Connecting educators …read more.

CSX has already begun work on its railroad crossings in the Syracuse area. The crossing at SR 13 and one in Turkey Creek Township will remain open as work is done on the remaining five crossings. Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia said CSX will be putting down a new base and rails at the crossings …read more.

A bid from Country Auto Center, Plymouth,  on a 2015 Dodge Ram 550 truck cab and chassis was accepted for the Warsaw Public Works at today’s Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. The bid was one of two bids received, with the other bid from Glenbrook Dodge, Fort Wayne, being determined non-compliant with the …read more.

By KATY BERGER Communications Specialist, Kosciusko REMC A long-standing cooperative tradition, this year’s annual meeting marks the 76th for Kosciusko REMC. Doors to the event open at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, and the meeting will take place at Warsaw Community Church, 2300 Ranch Road, Warsaw. Members will be able to participate in a variety of …read more.

By ALYSSA SCHMUCKER The North Webster Lions Club 70th annual Mermaid Festival is rapidly approaching. One of the highlights of the festival is the Queen of the Lakes pageant. This pageant has all of the glamour, thrill and excitement of those shown on television but with local stars. The pageant is open to ladies ages …read more.

By ALYSSA SCHMUCKER The North Webster Lioness Club is planning the 70th annual Mermaid Festival cutie contest. This year the theme is “Back to the 70s.” One of the more popular events of the festival is the Cutie Queen and King pageant. This pageant is open to girls and boys between the ages of 4 …read more.

An exception and a variance were approved at Thursday night’s Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. A petition for National Oil and Gas Inc. was approved. The property is located at 1200 S. Huntington St. A petition for an exception is to allow a temporary remediation trailer to be placed on a commercial tract of …read more.

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement advising of patchy, dense fog in the area this morning. Visibility may be reduced to as little as a quarter mile in some places, especially in rural and low lying areas. NWS advises be prepared for rapid changes in visibility. Be sure to allow plenty of …read more.

Last Friday afternoon, April 10, the Indiana State Police Department held an awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis. The ceremony publicly recognized the achievements, deeds of self sacrifice and accomplishments that all too often go without the proper recognition. Ninety employees from Indiana State Police Department from around the state were honored. They were recognized …read more.

Representative Jackie Walorski made the following statement after H.R. 1105, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015, passed the House by a vote of 240-179: “For too long, the death tax has undermined small businesses and the life savings of farmers across Indiana and has become the number one reason why family-owned businesses aren’t passed down …read more.

The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission will host a special meeting at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 20. The meeting will be held in the city council chambers. The special meeting will be to take action on Resolution 2015-04-03. This resolution authorizes the execution of a lease between the redevelopment commission and the newly formed Warsaw Redevelopment Authority.

Rumors of Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, filing an injunction against Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, from purchasing Multi-Township EMS, appear to be just that. Tony Doyle, operations division chief for Multi-Township EMS, states he has heard the same rumors. “There’s a lot of information floating around … We have not been served any papers and neither …read more.

Wednesday’s Silver Lake Town Council meeting saw the announcement that the Sediment Removal Planning Grant had been approved through the Department of Natural Resources. Silver Lake Clerk-Treasurer Tonya Conley showed everyone present the areas that she and DNR representative Doug Nusbaum came up with, before asking the Silver Lake residents to let her know of other …read more.

Those growing up in Silver Lake may remember The Igloo, operated by Forrest “Toby” and Marie Heckaman from 1959 to 1975. Their step-granddaughter, Marilyn McDonald, has brought back not only The Igloo but an ice cream stand to Silver Lake. Located at 108 W. Main St., visitors may notice a little Eskimo in the shop’s logo, …read more.

Bullying is a problem schools have dealt with for multiple generations. To varying degrees from school to school, there are students who choose to intimidate, taunt or threaten other students. But with the increasing use of social media such as Facebook, Twitter and others, it has opened a door for forms of bullying that previously …read more.

A Cromwell teenager and Syracuse adult were injured in a one-vehicle accident Wednesday evening north of Syracuse. Macey Taylor, 17, Cromwell, suffered abrasions to the chest and complained of back pain. A passenger in her vehicle, Michael Cavender, 48, Syracuse, suffered a laceration to the back of the head. Both were taken to IU Goshen …read more.

South Bend officers are currently searching for a South Bend woman who has been missing since early Sunday morning. According to officials, 22-year-old Alma Del Real has not been seen since being dropped off at her home by a friend at 3:30 a.m. Sunday after visiting a South Bend club. According to information from the …read more.

Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Alyssa Lowe, marketing and communications manager of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded a National Institute Scholarship. Given to professionals across the country, the National Institute Scholarships recognize each recipient for their involvement …read more.

Brooke S. Kelly, 24, Lura Circle, Milford, was airlifted by Samaritan Helicopter to a Fort Wayne hospital after suffering a fracture/dislocation of the knee/lower leg in a one-vehicle accident. The accident was at 3:15 p.m. on CR 500E, north of CR 650N, near North Webster. Police report Kelly was southbound on CR 500E, north of …read more.

Barbara L. Dunbar, 62, East CR 500N, Gorvertown and Taylor L. Whitaker, 40, North SR 15, Warsaw, were injured in an accident at 5:17 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. The accident was on West US 30, at CR 150W, Warsaw. Dunbar complained of back pain and Whitaker complained of pain to the chest. Both were transported …read more.

By EMILY M. SHIPLEY Development Coordinator, Heartline Pregnancy Center Staff of Heartline Pregnancy Center recently had the privilege of meeting with Senator Amanda Banks of Indiana District 17, at the statehouse in Indianapolis. Banks will be the emcee for Heartline’s 30th anniversary celebration and fundraising event, called Gathering of Hope, on Tuesday, May 12, at …read more.

Photos from April’s “First Friday” have been added on our Area Photos posts on InkFreeNews.com. The number of photos appearing in Area Photos, which debuted on InkFreeNews.com in early March, is continuing to grow. We’ve even changed the format to make it easier to view photos from specific events. Check it out. Additional photos from …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Indiana Governor Mike Pence Gov. Mike Pence is inviting amateur and professional photographers across Indiana to submit their favorite images of the state for possible inclusion in a coffee table book commemorating Indiana’s 200 years of statehood. The deadline to submit photos is Friday, May 15. “As Hoosiers, we all …read more.

UPDATE: Christy L. Gano, 35, West CR 1300S, Silver Lake, complained of pain to the neck after a rear-end collision Wednesday. The accident was at 2:59 p.m. at West Prairie Street and South Buffalo Street. She was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Nicholas R. Colquitt, 16, EMS T26B Lane, Leesburg, was eastbound on Prairie Street …read more.

Citizens Action Coalition, Common Cause of Indiana and the Energy and Policy Institute filed a lawsuit in Marion County circuit/superior court against the Indiana House Republican Caucus and State Representative Eric Koch for violating the Indiana Access to Public Records Act. The groups are asking the court to declare that Koch and the caucus are …read more.

UPDATE: The statewide Silver Alert was cancelled as of 2:25 p.m. Victor A. Weekley has been located.   A statewide silver alert has been declared. The LaPorte County Sheriff is investigating the disappearance of an adult from Wanatah, approximately 13 miles east of Valparaiso. Victor A. Weekley is a 76-year-old white male, 5 feet 10 …read more.

Brock Spangle and Kendra Miller have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2015 at Wawasee High School. Spangle is the son of Brian and Tamie Spangle, Leesburg. He plans to attend either Taylor or Manchester universities majoring in biology premed. Is is a member of the Warrior Leadership Committee, National Honor …read more.

By DENNIS ROSEBROUGH Communication Director, Office of Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann joined 24 other Lt. Governors in a letter to President Obama opposing the administration’s proposed budget cuts for the National Guard. The 2016 Army budget eliminates 8,000 Army National Guard positions. The letter states: “As a unique state based military …read more.

As of noon today, the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for northern Indiana. The warning indicates critical fire conditions are occurring. Winds up to 20 mph out of the east combined with relatively low humidity means wildfires could start easily and spread quickly. Burning is not recommended throughout the afternoon and …read more.

Representative Jackie Walorski announced today she will run for re-election to Indiana’s Second Congressional District. She also announced she raised over $250,000 in the first fundraising quarter of 2015, putting her cash on hand at $453,000. “Serving Hoosiers in the 2nd District is truly a privilege and one of the greatest honors I’ve had,” said …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office Of Governor Mike Pence In accordance with a presidential proclamation, Gov. Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff today (Wednesday, April 15), in honor of a Day of Remembrance for President Abraham Lincoln. Flags should be lowered at sunrise and remain at half-staff until sunset …read more.

Word on a land acquisition grant application by the Warsaw Municipal Airport with the Federal Aviation Association will be received in two to three weeks. The request is for a $534,600 grant from the FAA. The update was provided by Ken Ross, NGC Corporation, airport engineer, during the monthly meeting of the Warsaw Board of …read more.

Last night the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds came alive with the sights, sounds and smells of local agriculture. Celebrating its 17th year, A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County brought droves of families out for samplings of local food, family fun and some education. The local agricultural community hosted a free dinner consisting of cheese, pork, …read more.

  Syracuse Dry Cleaners has been a downtown Syracuse staple for approximately 42 years; however, it will be closing its doors Saturday, May 9. “Times have changed,” said Pam Benson, who currently operates the business along with her husband, Jim, noting people do not dry clean like they used to. The business — originally on …read more.

Tuesday night’s Etna Green Town Council meeting saw town Clerk-Treaurer Laura Baker propose the idea of creating a website for the town that would not only be a database for ordinances, but also a way for residents to pay their  bills online. The council unanimously agreed that the idea was worth further exploration. The council …read more.

Much important information on the upcoming spring and summer seasons was shared at the general membership meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Monday at the North Webster American Legion Post 253. Secretary Jen Ducey, Tippecanoe Township, presided. North Webster has a new Mexican cuisine restaurant opening Thursday. It is Patinos Mexican Food …read more.

  UPDATE: Melissa A. Long, 40, EMS W23 Lane, North Webster, refused medical treatment after complaining of pain to the head, following a two-vehicle accident at Lake City Highway and South CR 250E , near Warsaw Tuesday evening. The accident occurred at 9:45 p.m. Police report Renee C. Rowland, 16, North Lincoln Park, Warsaw, was …read more.

After a taxing and somewhat unusual trial by jury in Superior Court III, jurors reached a verdict in just under 15 minutes. Following hours of shouting, profanity and disrespect from the self-represented Aubrey Coy, 35, of 4865 E. 1000N, Syracuse, the jury reached a unanimous guilty verdict for interference with custody, a class D felony. Just …read more.

UPDATE: Barbara L. Dunbar, 62, East CR 500N, Gorvertown and Taylor L. Whitaker, 40, North SR 15, Warsaw, were injured in an accident at 5:17 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. The accident was on West US 30, at CR 150W. Dunbar complained of back pain and Whitaker complained of pain to the chest. Both were transported …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools is proud to announce their summer schedule for drivers education. There will be an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the Edgewood Middle School commons. Interested students should attend with a parent or guardian. The updated program will include online …read more.

All Things New, a proposed addiction treatment and rehabilitation facility for women, was granted approval by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Warsaw. The facility had previously been granted approval by the BZA to build on a parcel of land in Tippecanoe Township, but later learned a …read more.

An accident at 2:25 p.m. Sunday at Detroit Street and Anchorage Road remains under investigation by Warsaw City Police. Three people were injured in the accident and transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Injured were James Britt, 32, Warsaw, suffering from a back injury; and Megan Slone, 25, Milford, and Cody Hale, 26, North Webster, injuries …read more.

Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), Kent Abernathy, is reminding Hoosiers to register their Motor Driven Cycles, commonly referred to as scooters or mopeds, in order to be in compliance with the new law which went into effect Jan. 1. The law divides MDCs into two classes and requires registration, credentials and …read more.

The chambers of Superior Court III are ringing today with profanity, shouting and fantastical claims. Aubrey Coy, 35, of 4865 E CR 1000N, Syracuse, is standing trial today for the interference of a custody order, a class D felony. Just over a year ago, Coy led Michigan police on a high speed pursuit after abducting …read more.

A Friday afternoon theft spree at GNC, Big R and Staples in Warsaw and Dunham Sporting Goods in Columbia City resulted in the arrest of Ralph Cowing, 36, 13011 Cocoplum Court, Fort Wayne. He was preliminarily charged with theft and resisting law enforcement. His bond was set at $2,000 surety. Additional charges are pending. Events …read more.

Syracuse Parks and Recreation board heard committee and department reports at the meeting Monday evening. Jerry Riffle reported the tree board continues to work on planting sites for the parks. Riffle also provided information about the black walnut twig beetle which was found in Indiana for the first time last week. Department reports were presented …read more.

Davion Marquis Washington, 25, 111 S. Wood St., Warsaw, was arrested early this morning on preliminary charges of strangulation and battery causing bodily injury. He is being held on $2,000 surety bond. Warsaw Police Lt. Kip Shuter reports Kelsie M. Miller, 20, came to Warsaw Police Department at approximately 11:34 p.m. to report being strangled …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Trustee Barb Griffith reported Monday the township’s expenses were “running about normal” except for an “unusual” uptick in the number of funerals as of late. Another fiscal anomaly was the $1,000 paid in March for legal fees which had accumulated for the past several months. The board addressed several other issues during …read more.

Milford Town Council had its monthly meeting Monday evening to discuss a wide range of issues from an overall Milford town study to the hiring of lifeguards and concessionaires at the town park. The public input session first heard from Trisha Gall, Milford Lions Club representative, who informed the council the Lions are accepting donations …read more.