Agreements with Consolidated Fleet Services and FireCatt Precision Service Testing were approved at the monthly meeting of the Warsaw- Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory Board on Monday. CFS will be performing the required annual inspection of the department’s ladder truck at a cost of $945. This test must be completed yearly to comply with NFPA …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Corrections Advisory Board appears to be on track to receive state funding for a community corrections program. This program will provide alternatives to imprisonment not currently offered in the county. Kosciusko County was one of eight counties in the state not participating in the state-wide community corrections alternatives. Kristen Banschbach, an …read more.

After nearly six months in the draft stage, a zoning ordinance pertaining to vision clearance, fences and accessory structures will move forward. But the ordinance will not include any language, at this point, pertaining to fences in front yards. The action to move ahead was taken at the Warsaw Plan Commission meeting Monday evening. Jeremy …read more.

Upgrades were the order of the day at Monday’s Turkey Creek Fire Territory Executive Board meeting. Fire Chief Mickey Scott presented several items involving the improvement of equipment, physical grounds and personnel safety. “We are currently conducting research for the acquisition and utilization of computer tablets in our ambulances to complete our PCRs (patient care …read more.

Monday night’s Mentone Town Council meeting saw apologies made for the heated exchange that occurred during March’s meeting (see: Heated Exchange Fuels Mentone Town Council Meeting). Council Member Jill Gross started the meeting by stating, “Last month’s meeting got out of hand and was embarrassing to the whole town and to the council. I am …read more.

A request from Area Plan Commission to rezone a residential property in Pierceton turned into a heated debate at last night’s town council meeting. It started out amicably enough. Dan Richard from APC brought the proposal to the board. The tract of land, situated just south of US 30 near Mill Street, is currently zoned …read more.

Did you know a quick internet search on local media sites using the keywords “Child Molestation” will reveal that our local community has had 11 different adults arrested, charged, convicted and/or pleaded guilty to child molestation in the last 24 months? This means at least 11 children are now beginning the challenge of healing from …read more.

UPDATE: 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 …read more.

With spring season here, it’s important to know that Hoosiers face an increased risk of injury and even death while on construction jobsites or performing projects at home. Whether a project takes place in the yard or on the street, there are important steps residents should take to keep themselves and those around them safe. …read more.

The Arthur Gilbert Family was a recipient of the Hoosier Homestead Award and was recognized as a centennial farm. The family farm is in Kosciusko County. The Arthur Gilbert farm, of Kosciusko County, was one of 63 families receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award from Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director …read more.

  A few Wawasee High School students will literally be crawling into a hole, but it’s not because of anything they’ve done wrong. Instead, it’s part of the National Land Judging Contest May 5-7 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Four Wawasee students — Mason Germonprez, senior, Kevin Schlipf, senior, Conner Sausaman, junior, and Jared Templin, junior, …read more.

Eric Doden, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, will be at the University of Notre Dame on Tuesday afternoon to meet with private business, philanthropic, academic and elected officials from the Regional Cities of Northern Indiana group to discuss how working together as a region is going to change Northern Indiana’s economy and boost …read more.

A special weekend along with a worship celebration and canoe picnic is planned Aug. 28-30 at Camp Mack in celebration of it’s 90th anniversary. Camp Mack is located on Waubee Lake, south of Milford. All who have attended Camp Mack for any event are welcome “Back To Mack” to share with others as the camp …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine today announced the 36rd Annual Indiana Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Camp will be held in June and July again this year. There will be two camp session. The first session will be June 23-26 at Pine Creek Camp in Pine Village, in Warren County, serving the northern part of the state. …read more.

Major street work on East Market Street is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of May 4 and continue through mid-October. Through traffic must use Center Street or Jefferson Street for east and west travel, and Bronson Street or Argonne Road for north and south travel. Businesses will remain open during construction and can be …read more.

A bomb threat at 3:33 a.m. this morning caused the evacuation of Zimmer Plant 10 in Boggs Industrial Park. According to Warsaw Police Department Lt. Kip Shuter, a phone call was received from a digitally altered male voice reporting the threat. The caller allegedly stated “I will not tell you when it will detonate, but …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to an accident on Detroit Street, near Anchorage Road, in Warsaw. The driver reportedly collided with the computer system box on the side of the road, causing the traffic lights at the intersection to temporarily lose power.

Authorities are currently responding to a two vehicle accident on SR 13, near CR 500S, in Pierceton. The accident was reportedly the result of a head-on collision. Two individuals involved were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Area leading from the main fairgrounds down to the livestock area. “I keep hearing around town that the fair will be closed… we are going to be open, everything will be as usual,” stated Tony Zimmerman, Kosciusko Community Fair board president this afternoon. The Kosciusko County Community Fair Inc. had a lawsuit filed against it …read more.

Stephen Ledgerwood, 25, North Webster, is in the Miami County Jail on preliminary charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (narcotic), participating in a speed contest, and auto theft. He was arrested after police clocked his vehicle traveling 111 miles per hour on US 24 Thursday evening. Indiana State Trooper Steven Glass and officers from …read more.

By NICHOLE HACHA-THOMAS Media Relations Director, INDOT Northeast District The smell of spring is in the air — and for many that means it’s time to start spring cleaning. The Indiana Department of Transportation gets in on the spring cleaning action with its annual Trash Bash along Hoosier roadways. Trash Bash 2015 will begin on …read more.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has extended today’s wind advisory to 8 p.m. for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. According to the NWS, strong west winds between 25 and 35 mph are expected with frequent gusts up to 45 mph are expected later this afternoon and into the early evening. The NWS warns that …read more.

UPDATE: Approximately 15 fiberglas truck cabs were destroyed at the former Mike Gill Auto and Truck Parts Friday afternoon. Firefighters were at the scene for several hours. No injuries were reported. Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Chief Mike Brubaker reported employees were in the process of doing torch work on a truck cab, when the grass caught …read more.

Trent A. Faulkner, 28, Syracuse, has been arrested by Noble County authorities for false reporting after he reported an active shooter in Brimfield Thursday. That report brought a heavy police response. A press release from the Noble County Sheriff’s Department reports at approximately 12:46 p.m. Noble County Communications received a 911 call from a man …read more.

Saturday volunteers will take to the street to distribute yard signs to support the WCS Building Referendum. Friends of Warsaw Community Schools, a non-profit, privately funded support group for the proposed referendum to rebuild Lincoln Elementary and repair Washington Elementary and Edgewood Middle School, will be distributing yard signs to residents throughout the county. At 9 a.m. Saturday, …read more.

The Board of Trustees of the Nappanee Public Library will meet in regular session at 7 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at 157 N. Main St. The public is invited to attend.

After a long period of discussion, the Kosciusko County Council voted four to three in approval of a motion to create a wheel tax ordinance that will be voted on at next month’s meeting. The ordinance will set the annual wheel tax to $15 for trailers weighing between 3,000 and 5,000 pounds, $25 for trailers …read more.

By NEIL LEDET DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife Anglers are wasting no time taking advantage of the early season walleye bite on several northern Indiana lakes. The best reports are coming from Lake Maxinkuckee and Lake of the Woods in Marshall County, Winona Lake in Kosciusko County, Sylvan Lake in Noble County and Crooked …read more.

The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has issued a special weather statement for strong westerly winds to be expected today. Frequent wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour are expected behind a strong cold front. Wind gusts will begin to diminish late this afternoon. Winds this strong can make driving high profile vehicles difficult, …read more.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued until 3 a.m. Friday for northern Indiana by the National Weather Service Northern Indiana. The counties in the watch include: Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall, Whitley, Fulton and Noble counties. Showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this evening and overnight. There is a chance of severe weather but …read more.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02), member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee and conferee on the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Conference Committee, released the following statement in reaction to an Associated Press Story regarding extended wait times at the South Bend Community Outpatient Center: “There is no excuse for veterans to have to wait over …read more.

Due to a lack of a quorum on Tuesday, the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory postponed it’s April monthly meeting. The fire territory board meeting has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, April 13, in the city council chambers. The meeting is open to the public.

Today the Indiana Senate recently presented a proposed state budget totaling $31.5 billion. The effects of the proposed budget would be softening the financial hit on some public schools and adding money for higher education, while setting aside $200 million a year for highway expansion. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 8-3 to advance the plan …read more.

By SALLY HOGAN Director, Old Jail Museum The Donald Ring Family from Kosciusko County was one of 63 families receiving the Hoosier Homestead Award. On March 6, Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann and Indiana Department of Agriculture Director Ted McKinney, presented 63 families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. …read more.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Sabra Dipping Co., LLC, a popular hummus manufacturer, announced today that the company has voluntarily recalled approximately 30,000 cases of its “Classic Hummus” due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and those …read more.

Due to mechanical problems with trucks, the Town of Winona Lake recycling contractor has advised that Thursday’s regular schedule recycling pick up may not be completed until mid-day Friday. Affected residents are encouraged to check their respective location with the high wind weather forecast and take precautions.

Absentee voting for the 2015 Municipal primary for the cities of Warsaw and Nappanee and special election on a referendum for Warsaw Community Schools will begin Monday, April 20 and end May 3. Voting will take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with special Saturday voting set up from 8 a.m. …read more.

Candidates have filed and ballots are being printed for the May 5 primary election. This primary focuses on municipal election in Nappanee and Warsaw. Only voters within the city limits of Warsaw and the town limits of Nappanee, which is in Kosciusko County, and those living in the Warsaw School Corporation will go to the …read more.

Investigators from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who was involved in a robbery earlier this morning in New Paris. At approximately 6:06 a.m. Anthony J. Conrad, 19, was leaving his residence in the 68000 block of North Main Street in New Paris, when a white …read more.

Kosciusko County Crime Stoppers would like the community’s assistance in locating several vehicles involved in recent crimes. The first vehicle was involved in a hit and run on April 7. The incident occurred on SR 15, south of Silver Lake. The vehicle is a 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier blue/green in color with Indiana plate number 676CTB. …read more.

By MADISSON HEINL Center For Lakes & Streams, Grace College Approximately 325,000 gallons of water used to contain the Warsaw Chemical Co., Inc. fire carried chemicals downhill into Winona Lake on Feb. 6. The Center for Lakes & Streams responded to the spill immediately and collected several samples from Winona Lake at the scene as well …read more.

The Walnut Twig Beetle, Pityophthorus juglandis, the insect involved in Thousand Cankers Disease of Black Walnut, has been detected in Indiana for the first time at a Franklin County sawmill. The beetle was detected in a trap placed at the sawmill for a 2014 statewide survey for WTB. Additional WTBs were found during an inspection …read more.

By RENEA SALYER Vice President of Member Relations, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Do have a background in business or know someone who would be interested in volunteering to help a new or existing business as a mentor? Do you know someone who is about to retire or has retired that has a desire to volunteer …read more.

“The Life, The Love & The Passion of Fashion 2015” has been scheduled to raise funds for The Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County. The event will be 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at The Oakwood Resort Event Center, Syracuse. The red carpet event will feature clothing for young kids, men’s ware, water sports attire, …read more.

By NICHOLE HACHA-THOMAS Media Relations Director, INDOT Northeast The Indiana Department of Transportation announces two projects are scheduled to begin on SR 5 in Larwill on Monday, April 13, weather permitting. The projects will include improvements to the railroad crossing located half a mile south of US 30, as well as road resurfacing from US …read more.

Christopher Francis, North Webster, has returned to the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board. He was elected to the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board Tuesday evening to  fill the unexpired term of James Rhodes who submitted his resignation effective March 14. Francis’ election was conducted during a Republican Caucus of precinct committeemen, at the Tippecanoe Township Trustee’s Office, …read more.

The City of Warsaw was among 13 cities applying for the 2015 Stellar Communities Designation Program. The announcement yesterday by the Lt. Governor’s office did not have Warsaw on the finalist list. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer offered this comment regarding the announcement: “The City of Warsaw, as a first time applicant, was privileged to participate …read more.

By DENNIS OTT Vice President of Public Relations and Community Services, TLC Management On behalf of the entire staff and residents of Mason Health and Rehabilitation we wish to thank the Warsaw Fire Department, EMS Crews, Police Department, Kosciusko Community Hospital and local nursing facilities who were able to help us during our laundry fire on …read more.

The announcement was made late Tuesday of the finalists for the 2015 Stellar Communities by the office of Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann. Warsaw/Winona Lake had submitted a joint application, for the first time, to be considered. However, the local communities were not chosen. The finalist included Crawfordsville, Decatur and Marion in Division 1, communities with …read more.

Kosciusko County officers have solved what they believe to be several criminal mischief incidents that have occurred over the past month in the southern portion of the county. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies were able to locate and apprehend two juveniles over the weekend that are allegedly responsible for several incidents of criminal mischief in Kosciusko …read more.

“We are celebrating 100 years for Kiwanis International,” Renea Salyer, president of the local Kiwanis Club, told the Kosciusko County Commissioners at the April 7 meeting. Salyer, along with Joni Truex, came before the commissioners to request the proclamation of Kiwanis Club Day in Kosciusko County. The day will be recognized on April 21. Salyer …read more.

By KENT POLITSCH Farm Service Agency The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency announced that nearly 2,700 applicants will begin receiving disaster assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program for losses experienced from Oct. 1, 2013, through Sept. 30, 2014. The program, re-authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides …read more.

With a potentially volatile midweek forecast that includes severe storms, heavy rains, strong winds and the potential for tornadoes, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency encourages everyone to get prepared. The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has posted a hazardous weather outlook. on its site: http://www.weather.gov/iwx/ Thunderstorms are expected today and tonight …read more.

At a meeting this morning, the Kosciusko County Commissioners honor George Plew as the Veteran of the Month. Plew, who worked as a teacher for Warsaw and North Webster Schools after serving his country, seemed to have impacted many of the meetings attendees. Commissioner Ron Truex was one of his students. “It was wonderful to …read more.

  Kosciusko County Velo Cycling has donated $5,000 to a newly established Ride+Walk Fund. The money will go to help reach the matching funds needed for the recent K21 Health Foundation’s 3-1 matching grant of $375,000 for the community’s Ride+Walk project on East Market Street, which includes the addition of a world-class pedestrian and bicycle-friendly …read more.

Fred Hoyle III, 19, 809 S. Main St., Milford, was arrested Monday evening on a charge of counterfeiting, a class D felony. He is being held on $2,000 bond. He has also been charged with possession of paraphernalia. The counterfeiting charge states he knowingly or intentionally did make or utters a written instrument, namely money …read more.

The second reading of an ordinance to establish a hazardous material response fund and schedule of charges for services provided by the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory was approved 5-1 Monday evening by the Warsaw Common Council. This applies mainly to motor carriers traveling through the city/township. Elaine Call was the sole council member against the fund. …read more.

By KELLY L. HECKAMAN Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County You and your family can celebrate the diversity of Kosciusko County agriculture at “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair” from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Diversity truly describes the experience you will have …read more.

[weaver_youtube -sdMMucii1k rel=0]   As if they hadn’t already, Congressman Marlin Stutzman and Indiana State Representative Curt Nisly have now assuredly earned the monicker of two of Indiana’s busiest Hoosiers in the aftermath of the the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Both Stutzman and Nisly addressed the crowd at the Kosciusko Silent No More’s Monday night  meeting. …read more.

Resolutions relating to potential issuance of bonds for the Buffalo Street project were approved by members of the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission today at noon. The first resolution established the commission’s intent to reimburse certain preliminary costs from the proceeds of bonds. The second approved a proposed form of lease for local public improvements and set …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Members of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department’s Sheriff’s Teenage Alcohol Reduction Team were busy this weekend with multiple arrests that were made for underage drinking. Beginning on Friday, April 3 and extending into Saturday, April 4, a total of 45 minors under the age of 21 …read more.

UPDATE: Two persons were injured in a two-vehicle accident at 12:04 p.m. at US 6 and CR 37, north of Syracuse, today. Larry Richards, 64, Syracuse, complained of neck pain and suffered an abrasion to the knees. Ronald T. Brimhall, 34, Cromwell, complained of pain to the chest and arm. Both were taken to IU …read more.

Syracuse Fire and MES responded to a call for a grass fire at 10:55 a.m. Monday morning at 4526 E. Fox Run Drive, Syracuse. Upon arrival, firefighters found small bushes to be on fire, causing some damage to the front of the house as well. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, and notify homeowners …read more.

At approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 6, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded an automobile accident on CR 1300N, near the intersection of CR 300E, in Syracuse. The driver of the truck and trailer was uninjured but shaken up when his load weight shifted, causing the load to slide off and damage the truck he was …read more.

The Indiana Supreme Court awarded $242,911 in grant money to benefit 19 counties in support of local family court projects. The grants, ranging between $35,000 to $4,000, were awarded to the following counties: Judge Charles Pratt, Allen County – $35,000 Judge Cynthia Ayers, Marion County – $30,000 Judge Cynthia Ayers, Marion County IV-D Court – …read more.

With temperatures reaching 60 degrees and higher today in the Kosciusko County area, the National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement warning of a heightened fire danger through the afternoon. A dry air mass remains across the area causing humidity values to drop to 25 to 30 percent in some spots. Combined with …read more.

John Bonitati, left, passes the torch to new Kosciusko County Democratic Party chairman David Kolbe. At a meeting held at Richard’s Restaurant the morning of Saturday, April 4, the Kosciusko County Democrats selected the chairman and secretary to serve for 2015-2016. Opening the proceedings, John Bonitati, who has served as chairman for the last two …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL “To the end that justice be established, public order maintained, and liberty perpetuated; we, the people of the state of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our own form of government, do ordain this constitution.” — Preamble, Indiana Constitution Legal scholars say you can …read more.

UPDATE: One person was injured and another cited for not having insurance in an accident at 11:22 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at North Detroit Street, north of Lake City Highway, Warsaw. James D. Jacobs, 30, 14th Street, Winona Lake, was cited for operating a vehicle without financial insurance. A passenger in his vehicle, Heather R. …read more.

The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has issued a special weather statement for counties in northern Indiana including Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Noble, Whitley counties for a heightened fire danger this weekend. The danger will exist until approximately 8:15 p.m. Sunday. Recent rainfall has increased fine fuels moisture, however, a combination of humidity values in the …read more.

UPDATE: Hector M. Ramirez, 20, East CR 350N, Warsaw, was not reported as being injured in a one-vehicle accident early Saturday on North CR 173E, south of East 8 Square Road, Warsaw. The accident was at 3:57 a.m. According to police the Ramirez vehicle went off the road where the right front tire hit gravel. …read more.

At approximately 9:50 p.m. Friday, April 3, emergency personnel were called to CR 700N near Harper Road for a vehicle accident. The vehicle has rolled over, and the driver is reportedly injured. The driver was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital by Multi-Township EMS. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Leesburg Fire Department assisted at the scene. …read more.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Beaman Home will be hosting special events on April 17 to educate local professionals and raise awareness of The Beaman Home’s Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center programs and services benefiting this community. Mary Ellen Mann, MS., LCSW, will facilitate “Stewards of Children” workshops on …read more.

UPDATE: At 4:02 p.m. Friday, April 3, Jay E. Hobaugh, 76, Cumberland Avenue, West Lafayette, was northbound on Detroit Street in Warsaw and attempted a left-hand turn at the intersection of Detroit and Fort Wayne Street. In doing so, he pulled into the path of Glenn R. Robbins, 52, Monoquet Road, Warsaw, causing a collision. …read more.

Kosciusko Community Hospital employees will be showing their support for community health at this year’s Fat and Skinny Tire Fest. The event runs from Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, in both Warsaw (Friday evening) and Winona Lake (Saturday and Sunday). Stephen R. Miller, KCH chief executive officer, says, “Our staff has a heart …read more.

Former Warsaw resident Hannah Babcock won the Indiana High School Forensic Association State Speech meet in the category of impromptu on Saturday, March 28. The competition took place in Fishers. Babcock is a junior at Canterbury High School in Fort Wayne and has participated on the speech team for three years. Impromptu speaking requires contestants …read more.

Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee Chairman Senator Brandt Hershman set the ground rules initially, for what turned out to be a four-hour meeting, with 90 minutes of testimony allotted to both sides of the Bill repealing common construction wage. The opponents testified first and exceeded that time frame by more than 30 minutes. Proponents, however, were …read more.

Sentences were handed down Thursday morning to four individuals in Kosciusko Superior Court I by Judge David Cates. One individual found his entire sentence suspended while the others will be serving time in jail. Ronnie E. Denham, 37, Old SR 15, Warsaw, was given two years based on a plea agreement for domestic battery, a …read more.

By Mike Pence Governor of Indiana “The freedom of religion for every Hoosier is enshrined in the Constitution of the United States and in the Indiana Constitution, which reads, ‘No law shall, in any case whatever, control the free exercise and enjoyment of religious opinions, or interfere with the rights of conscience.’ For generations, these …read more.

Lakeland Regional Sewer District is beginning to feel the gravity of its situation. The past five years of applying for loans, planning and engineering sewer grinders and waste management stations must be finalized by May 11. After taking the time to meet with U.S. Department of Agriculture officials March 18, LRSD board members are anxiously awaiting their …read more.

By MONICA BOYER Kosciusko Silent No More Kosciusko Silent No More has announced 3rd District Congressman Marlin Stutzman will be speaking at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 6 at the Warsaw Center Lake Pavilion. There will be coffee and cookies. The community is invited to come out and hear the latest from the 3rd District Congressman.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has extended the dense fog advisory from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. The advisory is for most of northern Indiana, including Elkhart, Kosciusko, Fulton, Marshall, Noble, Whitley and numerous other counties. Widespread dense fog will limit visibilities to less than a fourth of a mile through sunrise. Hazardous …read more.

Two Kosciusko County students have been named recipients of four-year, full-tuition scholarships to the Indiana colleges of their choice as the Kosciusko County 2015 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. The 2015 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars are Jacob Mangas and Andrew Chupp. Mangas is a senior at Warsaw Community High School. His parents are Tim and Ann …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.

There have reportedly been numerous railroad crossing closures throughout the Syracuse area. Though railroad officials have been contacted for an explanation and estimated time of reopening, according to officials, no information has been provided as to why the crossings are closed. Officials did note however the railroad crossing at Oak Street will soon be open …read more.

A notice of an alibi defense was filed late last week in the murder of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley. The notice was filed by Scott J. Lennox, attorney for defendant, Brandon T. Woody. The document states the defense is providing notice of the intention to retain the option to offer alibi as a defense. …read more.

Events were the focus of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s board meeting April 1. The 27th annual Syracuse Cruise-In will occur May 15. Chamber Executive Director Tammy Cotton stated food vendors will once again be set up in the upper parking along Main Street and both the chamber office and Grace Lutheran Church will have …read more.

  To open the April 2 meeting of the Warsaw Board of Works, Warsaw Police Detective Brad Kellar was recognized for two recent awards he’s received. Kellar was awarded the Bishop Award and Iron Warrior Award at a recent National Criminal Enforcement Association conference. “First and foremost, we appreciate that you guys allow us to …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Kosciusko and surrounding counties in regard to scattered thunderstorms moving through the area. According to the NWS, doppler radar has indicated showers and scattered thunderstorms along a line extending from Warsaw to 18 miles south of Grissom Airforce Base is moving east at 40 …read more.

Indiana Republican lawmakers say they have agreed on language to specify that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act does not allow for discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-16) says the issue has presented the “toughest legislative challenge” he has faced. Pacers Sports and Entertainment Vice Chairman Jim …read more.

This morning in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1, Brian Grosch, 36, Mentone, was given a 30-year sentence for molesting a young relative in July. However, only 25 years will be served in the Department of Corrections with the remaining five years to be served on probation. He was also given jail time credit of 199 …read more.

There was an unusual amount of officers in the Mentone area this morning causing some residents to wonder what was transpiring. Jon Hart, Tippecanoe Valley School Resource Office, reports four K9 units were brought in to search the hall ways and locker areas at the high school, middle school and Burket Educational Center for controlled …read more.

More events 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. Photos from the 2015 Quiz Bowl have been added with World Compassion Day 2015 soon to be added. Additional photos from 2014 events have …read more.

A potential small residential development just outside the town limits of Mentone is one step closer to being rezoned. During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission April 1 in Warsaw, a rezoning petition for Mentone Partners was recommended for approval by the APC. Andrew Rossell, representing Mentone Partners, said his …read more.

The public is cordially invited to attend the second annual Warsaw Diversity Rally from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in Warsaw’s Central Park Fountain Plaza. This year’s event features speakers covering diversity-related topics such as socio-economic issues in Kosciusko County, religous diversity, GLBT topics, cultural holidays and labels and preconceptions associated with …read more.

  Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission approved a handicapped parking spot today in the unlimited parking area of South Lake Street between Market and Center streets. The new designated parking space will be south of the alley and the last parking space in that unlimited parking area. Originated by a request for handicapped parking in the …read more.

By NICHOLE HACHA-THOMAS Media Relations Director, INDOT Northeast District The Indiana Department of Transportation announces signal improvements to numerous intersections along US 30 in both Whitley and Kosciusko counties. Beginning on Monday, April 6, Shambaugh and Son of Fort Wayne is scheduled to begin the $1 million modernization project near Etna Green in Kosciusko County, …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Fair Inc., has found itself in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana South Bend Division, as a defendant in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The two parties involved have been in settlement discussions since Oct. 22, 2014. On or before May 21, either dismissal papers must be filed …read more.

There will not be a primary election held in Syracuse May 5 because candidates are running unopposed. Town Councilmen Brian Woody, who represents District 4, and Bill Musser, who represents District 5, are seeking re-election while Tom Hoover is seeking to represent District 3, which is currently represented by Kathy Beer, who is not seeking …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to a reported house fire at 3101 Sandra Ln., Winona Lake. The fire is now reportedly under control. One individual was treated at the scene for minor injuries sustained while exiting the house.