Numerous field and grass fires have been reported throughout Kosciusko County today. Emergency personnel were called to respond to Claypool this morning as well as to a fire located in the Atwood area. Those burning leaves and other debris for a spring cleaning of yards and fields are advised to take caution and be aware …read more.

Syracuse Redevelopment Commission held a special public hearing Wednesday, March 18, to dispose of the 14 parcels of land owned by Syracuse Technology Park. The meeting was scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Syracuse Town Hall, but Henry DeJulia, town manager, was the only  person in the room. DeJulia opened the meeting at 11 a.m., …read more.

Legislation authored by State Senator Michael Crider that would increase the statute of limitations for filing rape charges passed the House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code today by a vote of 12-1. Senate Bill 94 would increase the statute of limitations for filing rape charges by five additional years if the state discovers new …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a moped crash located at 3134 Wooster Road, in Merrywood Park, Warsaw. One female sustained a knee injury in the crash and will be transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital by ambulance.

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration today issued a nationwide alert about the dangers of fentanyl and fentanyl analogues/compounds. Fentanyl is commonly laced in heroin, causing significant problems across the country, particularly as heroin abuse has increased. This alert was issued through the multi-agency El Paso Intelligence Center to all U.S. law enforcement. “Drug incidents …read more.

Pierceton Pierceton Elementary would congratulate Jordyn Leininger and Madilyn Bradley on their performance at the Northeast Regional Science Fair. Leininger won first place in the fourth grade division. She is the first fourth grader to be selected to compete at the state fair. She also received the following awards Scientific & Regulatory Consultants award, the …read more.

By STARLEE COLEMAN The Goldwater Institute A law to give terminally ill patients access to medicines that have passed phase one of the FDA approval process but are not yet on pharmacy shelves has passed both the state House and Senate with unanimous, bipartisan votes, and is on its way to Governor Mike Pence. Governor …read more.

(Photo by Chelsea Los) Officers with the Drug Task Force, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and county detective department are continuing their investigation into the Feb. 19 murders of Tara Thornburg and Joshua Knisley. That investigation has taken officers to the area of CR 300E and Rookstool Road, north of Dewart Lake, where officers have been …read more.

“The town has in the past issued bonds for Grace college on several occasions,” said Alan Feldbaum, an attorney with Barnes and Thornburg representing Grace College. “The college is simply refinancing three bonds that have been issued in the past.” Feldbaum and several other representative of Grace College appeared before the Winona Lake Town Council …read more.

Syracuse Town Council kept things moving during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Councilman Brian Woody was absent and it was the last meeting for Jeremy Sponseller, public works superintendent, as he leaves to further his education. Dan Richard, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission director, came before the board to provide a report and recommendation …read more.

North Webster Town Council approved an emergency pay out project to replace a volute pump at the north shore sewage station in Epworth Forest at the Tuesday evening meeting at the North Webster Community Center. While Epworth Forest is not in the town limits, the sewage system serving the area belongs to the town. By …read more.

(Photos provided) At the March 17 Winona Lake Town Council meeting, Erin Porter and a few other members of the Winona Lake Limitless Park Committee appeared before the council to provide an update on the progress of the Limitless Park project. “It’s been awhile since you’ve gotten an update,” Porter said, taking the podium at …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to a corn field fire at 3559 East Old Road 30 in Warsaw. The fire was the result of a brush fire that got out of control. No one was harmed.

By JOSH GILLESPIE Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Kent Abernathy, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, has announced a new chief of staff for the agency, Peter L. Lacy. Lacy recently served as National Vice President, Operations at FinishMaster Inc., which is the leading distributor of automotive coatings and associated products in the …read more.

Purdue University President Mitch Daniels called on Congress to join a growing movement to reform higher education, making it more accessible and accountable to students, parents and taxpayers. Testifying on Tuesday, March 17 before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education & Workforce, Subcommittee on Higher Education & Workforce Training, Daniels discussed the challenges …read more.

Grace College and Seminary President Dr. Bill Katip testified on Monday, March 16, in favor of the Proposed Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act, also known as Senate Bill 101. The bill, which passed with a 9-4 vote by the Indiana House Judiciary Committee, will now progress to the full House for consideration. Supporters of the hotly debated …read more.

Syracuse Police and Turkey Creek Fire Territory Fire Department and Paramedics responded to a two-vehicle accident at approximately 12:23 p.m. today. The accident was at the corner of Bowser and Huntington streets, Syracuse. According to police on scene, a grey Chevrolet Equinox driven by Melinda Cannon of Syracuse was traveling north on Huntington Street. When …read more.

A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct Committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, to fill the unexpired term of James Rhodes on the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board. Rhodes submitted his resignation effective March 14. The meeting will be held in the Tippecanoe Township Trustee’s Office, North Webster. Interested eligible candidates …read more.

Last Saturday a Warsaw women was stopped by Indiana State Police on US 30 near Parker Street in Warsaw for running a traffic light. Indiana State Police Lt. Chad Larsh soon discovered after talking to the women that she was acting abnormal and showing signs of drug and alcohol impairment. The driver of the pickup …read more.

Wawasee Community School Corp. will be hosting an informational meeting and discussion regarding the future use of the present Syracuse Elementary School facility. The meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, in the lecture room at Wawasee High School, Syracuse. For more information, call the school corporation at (574) …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday night to discuss several ongoing trail projects, as well as updates on existing projects. Plans for the Conklin Bay portion of the trail were discussed. Megan McClellan, executive director, said the wetland delineation will cost $4,620. “We have money for this section but it’s for laying trail,” she said. The …read more.

Warsaw Common Council held the first and second reading of Ordinance 2015-03-01, approving an additional appropriation of funds provided by Parkview Health, Monday night. These funds go toward providing a new surface for the road stretching from Husky Trail to Mariners Drive. The amount of $600,000 was approved unanimously. Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner stated …read more.

Jason R. Bontrager, 36, 72833 CR 29, Syracuse, should have discovered if the court accepted his plea agreement Monday morning. But instead, he rescinded his plea of guilty and his case is now set for a jury trial July 21-22. Bontrager was charged in August 2014 for corrupt business influence, a level 5 felony, and …read more.

The Warsaw Community School Board of Trustees met Monday evening for a short, to-the-point monthly regular board meeting. The meeting offered a chance for recognition of several individuals including students, staff and community members. Among those recognized was Lori Davila, a Washington fourth grader student whose extraordinary efforts saved her grandmother’s life. Davila shared her …read more.

  Authorities are currently responding to a car versus pedestrian accident at the intersection of North Runkle Drive and East Burkhart Drive in Warsaw. The pedestrian is being treated at the scene for minor injuries. The vehicle reportedly fled the scene.

By SEAN HOLMES Undersheriff, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department The Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership will be conducting impaired driving patrols on Tuesday, March 17. In addition to normal patrols, additional officers from the partnership will be out in an effort to make sure that the Elkhart County community has a safe St. Patrick’s Day. Saturation …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools invites all incoming 2015-2016 Kindergarten students and parents to a Round-Up Celebration at your neighborhood elementary school from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19. At the Round-Up Celebrations, students and parents will:  Meet your principals and teachers  Learn about our highly successful Full-Day and Half-Day Kindergarten Programs.  See a 21st …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to a reported field fire in the area of 1209 East CR 700S in Claypool. The fire reportedly started as a result of individuals burning brush. The fire is currently under control.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Office of Jackie Walorski Reps. Jackie Walorski and Tulsi Gabbard have introduced bipartisan legislation that would expand veterans’ access to certain health care services and allow former service members to receive services from local providers. The Veterans Access to Extended Care Act would give Department of Veterans Affairs the authority to enter …read more.

North Webster Fire Department is responding to a report of a corn field on fire in the area of 8016 E. Pioneer Way, off Hoss Hill Road. It is reported there is 10 to 15 acres on fire and heading towards a wooded area.

By BEN KENNEY Indiana State Department of Agriculture Communications Director Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann announced a new dairy strategy for Indiana agriculture in remarks to the Indiana Livestock, Forage and Grain Forum hosted by the Indiana Soybean Alliance. The strategy was commissioned by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture with the assistance of a national agriculture …read more.

By MICHELLE CAIN Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife This spring, the Indiana DNR will stock more than 55,000 trout throughout the state in time for stream trout season, which starts Saturday, April 25. The state’s 2015 trout stocking plan and list of stocking locations is at wildlife.IN.gov/3622.htm. Traditionally, the state has …read more.

Have you traveled down East Market Street in Warsaw during the past week? You couldn’t help but notice things look a little different. City officials have been hearing a lot of comments in objection to trees, which have been cut down between Argonne Road and Sherman Street. These objections are being heard not from the …read more.

More than 200 Hoosiers will attend a rally at the Statehouse tomorrow morning to oppose Senate Bill 101, the so-called Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The rally will take place on the fourth floor at the north end of the building. The rally is organized by Freedom Indiana. Senate Bill 101 is not the same as …read more.

  Handbags in various styles, sizes and colors helped raise funds for Combined Community Service’s Project Independence and Hand Up programs. “Success Is In The Bag!” Luncheon was the venue for these items to be purchased. A large display of handbags were available through the silent auction, with five special handbags available through a live …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL In 1825, the Erie Canal was completed with great fanfare. Cannon fire, parades, balls and speeches celebrated the speed and skill with which New Yorkers built “the longest canal in the world,” as one eyewitness erroneously called it. (The Grand Canal of China is longer). Two years later, Indiana was busy planning …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL It is one of Indiana’s best-kept secrets: Limestone quarried from three Indiana counties is responsible for some of America’s most impressive structures. It was used to build the Empire State Building, the Pentagon and the Indiana state capital. It bedecks the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C., the Tribune Tower in Chicago and …read more.

A Syracuse man was taken to IU Health-Goshen with a fractured right leg and bruised left leg after becoming pinned between two vehicles in his driveway earlier this evening. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Benjamin Freestone, 36, 72285 CR 133, Syracuse, was directing Lavina Freestone, 15, Syracuse, into the driveway, at the residence, to park …read more.

David C. Miller, 33, New Paris, was airlifted to South Bend Memorial Hospital following a motorcycle-vehicle accident at 6:58 p.m. Friday, in New Paris. The accident was on SR 15 north of CR 46. Miller was airlifted by Med-Flight. The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department reports Kaitlyn A. VanDiepenbos, 19, Bourbon, was northbound on SR 15, …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 ANDREA NEAL A drive across Indiana on the National Road is a trip back in time. This was the route taken in the 19th century by pioneers hauling household goods west in Conestoga wagons, by stagecoaches carrying mail and by farmers moving crops to markets. Today it’s paved and known as Highway 40. Though …read more.

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski reminded constituents that 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 every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Please stop by or call (574) 223-4373 to …read more.

A special exhibit will be at the Elkhart County Fair this year, the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit. Visitors to the fair can view the exhibit from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 to Friday, July 31. The large exhibit will be south of Building A. It will arrive with an escort from …read more.

Bob and Nancy Hawkins, Middlebury, have had a lifetime of service to the community. This is why Rich Utley, 2015 Elkhart County Fair Board President, selected them as the parade marshals for the 2015 fair on Sunday, July 26. Bob, born in St. Joseph County and Nancy, in Elkhart County (growing up in the New …read more.

It seems there is a new development in the ongoing drama that is Stimmelator’s Gentleman’s Club. Some may recall, at the December 2014 meeting of the Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Sam Stimmel and his attorney, Jeff McKean, appeared before the board regarding a renewal of its liquor license with violation. The renewal was …read more.

The attempt to reduce Indiana’s meth problem by creating prescription-only policies for medicines containing pseudoephedrine – an ingredient of the highly addictive drug – could cost Indiana millions of dollars, says a new study from Ball State University “The Cost-Benefit Analysis of Pseudoephedrine Drug Laws in Indiana,” an analysis by the university’s Center for Business …read more.

Thursday night’s Kosciusko County Council meeting saw the approval of two transfers of funds by the sheriff’s department from insurance payments to the repairs and maintenance fund. Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine explained that two of the department’s vehicles had been in accidents and he wanted to transfer the money in order to pay to …read more.

By TIM DOMBROSKY Assistant City Planner, City of Warsaw Last year the board of directors of K21 Health Foundation approved a major investment in the Community Ride+Walk movement with a 3-1 matching grant of $375,000. The funds were to be used to redesign Market Street with a world class trail, encouraging local donations knowing that …read more.

The dates are set and details are being developed for the 2015 Air Show of Warsaw, Aug. 14 and 15. Times are 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, all at the Warsaw Municipal Airport. Nick King, airport manager, announced a tentative schedule during the March meeting of the …read more.

At it’s March 12 meeting, the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission had two members take their oath of office, heard a report on the county’s TIF districts and were updated on the efforts of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation. The commission did not meet last month. Taking care of a little general housekeeping, members Larry Teghtmeyer …read more.

North Webster Fire Department is responding to a possible house fire. Reports are the potential fire is at 57 EMS B42A Lane, Warsaw. Turkey Creek Fire Territory has been put on standby at their own fire station. Firefighters arrived to discover smoke and fire coming from the residence. The fire was quickly extinguished. No one …read more.

The handicapped-accessible boardwalk gives a great view of the extensive wetlands south of Backwater Lake near North Webster. This area has been a breeding site for Sandhill Cranes for several years, and they are sometimes seen here early in the year. Many kinds of migrating waterfowl also stop here. There is also a good look …read more.

Syracuse Police made two arrests early this afternoon following a routine traffic stop. Officer Joe Keene stopped a black Buick passenger car around 12:24 p.m. at Wilby’s gas station, located at the intersection of Bowser Road and South Huntington Street. Driver Tania L. Semons, 25, South Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse, was driving a car with …read more.

Indiana Republican Party Chairman Tim Berry announced today he plans to leave his leadership post as state party chief. “Serving as chairman and working alongside such dedicated Republicans has been an honor, and my decision to hand over the gavel was not easy,” Berry said. “The efforts by our officeholders, candidates, county parties, volunteers and …read more.

Catholic Charities, diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, will host a community information workshop from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 225 Gilliam Drive, Warsaw. The workshop will focus on exploring and learning about deferred action for parents of Americans and lawful permanent residents and consideration of deferred …read more.

Warsaw High School FFA has received a $2,500 donation from Kosciusko County farmer Jeff Thompson and America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The donation will help FFA members attend career development events and provide them with new, up-to-date technology. “We are very excited about this donation,” FFA Advisor Lynnette Markey said. “We …read more.

Thomas Glen Hursey Kosciusko County and Syracuse officers have charged a fifth subject in connection to the Feb. 19 murder of two Syracuse residents. Thomas Glen Hursey, 27, 677 Walter Way Court, Warsaw, has been arrested on two counts of murder, both A felony charges; aiding, inducing or causing robbery with serious bodily injury, a …read more.

By CHUCK KNEBL Communications Manager, Work One More than 30 employers from northern Indiana are planning to participate in an upcoming employers job fair, hosted by WorkOne in Goshen. This event is slated to run between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the Old Bag Factory, located at 1100 N. Chicago Ave., …read more.

Social Security announces as a result of Congress’ approval of the fiscal year 2015 budget, the agency will expand its hours nationwide and offices will be open to the public for an additional hour on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, effective March 16, 2015. A field office that is usually open from 9 a.m. to …read more.

By U.S. CONGRESSMAN MARLIN STUTZMAN (EDITOR’S NOTE: U.S. Congressman Stutzman penned an op-ed on the need to repeal the medical device tax. It can be read below and it can be found online here.) The quiet town of Warsaw, has been at the center of a heated debate in Washington, D.C. for the past six …read more.

At approximately 7:30 p.m. March 11, information was received by the Plymouth Police Department regarding the location of runaway, Alyssa Tapia, 14 years old, of Plymouth. This information indicated that she was at a residence in Houston area. The information was forwarded to the Harris County Sheriff’s Department and Alyssa Tapia and Rigoberto Calix Reyes, …read more.

[weaver_youtube a-Z4oYmoVFw rel=0]   Kyle David DeHart appeared in Kosciusko Circuit Court wearing the black and white jail jumpsuit with a grey sweatshirt underneath. Like Brandon Woody, DeHart was in a belly band connecting to handcuffs and ankle cuffs. Kyle DeHart DeHart has been charged with two counts of felony murder, one charge each for …read more.

Wednesday night’s Silver Lake Town Council meeting saw the council vote unanimously in approving a bid made by Stafford Solid Waste to be the town’s waste disposal service for another year. The council voted for Stafford’s bid over a bid made by Waste Management. The bid, put in by Stafford, will require the town to …read more.

Ashlyn Nicole Shepard Further details have been released regarding a Mishawaka woman’s involvement in the grisly murder of a young Syracuse couple Thursday, Feb. 19. Ashlyn Nicole Shepard, 21, was arrested at approximately 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, and preliminarily charged with obstruction of justice, a level 6 felony, in connection with the murder of …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana. Melting snow combined with frozen ground is expected to water ponding in areas with poor drainage. Additionally, rapid river level rises could occur in areas prone to ice jams. Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall, Fulton, Whitley and Noble Counties are affected by …read more.

Barry Lambert, 52, Milford, was the driver of a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix which struck a 5-year-old Nappanee boy who ran out between parked cars. The accident occurred at 7:42 p.m. tonight on Main Street, south of Third Street in New Paris. The 5-year-old, Xavier Leeland, Nappanee, did not have any visible injuries, but was …read more.

Ashlyn Nicole Shepard Ashlyn Nicole Shepard, 21, Mishawaka, was arrested around 6:30 tonight and preliminarily charged with obstruction of justice, a level 6 felony, in connection with the murder of Tara Thornburg and Joshua Knisley. Shepard was the girl friend of Kyle Dehart. Dehart was reportedly at her residence when he was arrested on Feb. …read more.

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski visited Beer Dairy Inc. south of Milford during a district-wide agriculture tour, the third of her tenure in Washington. The tour was this afternoon. During the 45-minute stop, Walorski conducted a walking tour of the facilities and met with the farm’s owners and other interested constituents. The tour coincides with Indiana’s …read more.

Article by Lt. Kip Shuter, Warsaw Police Department At 11:37 a.m. Central Dispatch received a call from Zimmer security of a possible bomb threat at Zimmer Plant 5. Police, fire, and EMS responded. Zimmer was evacuated and Zimmer management and supervisors did a thorough search of the interior and exterior of the building, finding nothing of …read more.

Update: Emergency personnel responded to an accident located on Parker Street and US 30 at 3:33 p.m. Wednesday, March 11. According to an accident report filed by officials, two individuals sustained minor injuries in the crash. Robert L. Dust, 85, of South Lakeside Drive, Syracuse, suffered a contusion/bruise to the chest, and passenger Dorothy J. Baker, …read more.

By JOHN STAPLETON Office of Congressman Marlin Stutzman U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman announced that this year’s Academy Day will take place on Saturday, April 18. “This is a wonderful opportunity for young Hoosiers to learn more about our terrific service academies. These schools represent some of America’s finest academic institutions, where students have a chance …read more.

The Silver Lake Town Council met with representatives from Midwestern Engineers on Wednesday morning in order to discuss the town’s sewer planning grant. “The things that we are going to tackle are kind of right in my wheelhouse as far as what I have worked with before,” stated Midwestern Engineers’ Mark Sullivan. He continued, “When this …read more.

Brandon Thomas Woody This morning Brandon Woody, 23, 605 W. North St., Syracuse, requested a bond reduction on his charges stemming from the Feb. 19 shooting of Tara Thornburg and Joshua Knisley in Syracuse. Woody is currently being held on no bond. The judge has denied his request. No other public court date is scheduled …read more.

Despite a period of turbulence and constant change, students and staff at Warsaw Community Schools have nearly completed the first section of the ISTEP+ test. According to Chief Accountability Officer Dani Barkey, though the first part of the test is successfully coming to a close this week, many changes at the state level have created …read more.

ISTEP+ has been plagued with difficulties especially the last few years and those difficulties are apparently not a thing of the past. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening in Syracuse, the board heard a report from Joy Goshert, director of instruction and curriculum, about concerns with online ISTEP+ testing. …read more.

National Weather Service Northern Indiana has extended the dense fog advisory until noon today. Advisory includes Kosciusko, Whitley, Fulton, Marshall counties Dense fog is limiting visibilities to less than one-fourth mile through late morning and will cause hazardous driving conditions and travel delays. There have been fog related accidents reported in the advisory area. NWS …read more.

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education announced yesterday that 12 Indiana colleges will receive a portion of $1.8 million to fund the development or expansion of programs that help more low-income students graduate from college. Specifically, the money will fund programs that support students who receive state financial aid for college through either the 21st …read more.

A purchase and sale agreement with Ceres Farms LLC and the Warsaw Municipal Airport was approved by the Warsaw Board of Aviation Commissioners Tuesday evening, pending the engineers approval. The board is purchasing 81.93 plus acres located, east of CR 100E and adjacent to property owned by the airport. The purchase price is a reported …read more.

Tuesday night’s Etna Green Town Council meeting saw the council members vote unanimously in approval of giving $250 to the Bourbon Public Library to help fund the summer reading program. Council Vice President Keith Claassen noted, “They have a lot of good programs and this is a very good one.” The council members also reviewed …read more.

With the warmer weather, plans for spring and summer are taking the pole position at the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce. President Sue Ward, Sue’s Creations, presided at the general membership meeting Monday at the North Webster American Legion Post 253 to assist the membership in getting on track. It was noted the chamber’s …read more.

Among the petitions considered by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Warsaw was one by Jose Hernandez. He is petitioning the BZA to allow a semi trailer to remain as an accessory building on the west side of SR 19, south of CR 75N in Harrison Township. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation offices are under renovations until mid to late April. The addition of two new staff members, Tami Murphy and Melissa Kreis, have prompted the renovation of some of the open are in the facility into offices. Until renovations are complete, meeting room space is a bit limited. The foundation also …read more.

Monday evening, Parks Superintendent Chad Jonsson presented several items on the agenda to the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board during their monthly meeting. Jonsson announced the installation of a batting cage at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex is in the plans for the upcoming season. Discussions continued as the board looks at options for the …read more.

A proposed addiction rehabilitation facility for women was considered by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Warsaw. All Things New, which had petitioned for and eventually received approval to build a new facility in Tippecanoe Township, this time petitioned to use an existing facility on Riverwood Ranch …read more.

Business was slow for the Kosciusko County Commissioners at the bi-monthly meeting this morning. The commissioners appointed Parke Smith as their representative on the Lake Regional Sewer District board. Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock brought two grants before the commissioners. Both were reimbursement grants, one for training and the other to cover wages …read more.

Lake City Bank’s Wealth Advisory Group is now accepting applications for the following scholarships: The Cecil Armstrong Foundation Scholarship Trust was created to assist those who are in financial need that have a desire to further their education. To be eligible to receive this scholarship, the applicant must be a resident of Kosciusko County and …read more.

The United States Attorney’s Office announced today two indictments charging six persons in what is alleged to be the largest cocaine distribution network in the greater Fort Wayne area. These indictments were the result of an extensive law enforcement investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Fort Wayne Safe Streets Task Force. In addition …read more.

By PAT BOTTS President And Chief Operating Office, Mutual Bank To honor the 125th Anniversary of MutualBank, the MutualBank Charitable Foundation is donating a combined total of $125,000 to 10 Indiana community foundations. The receiving community foundations include: Allen, Delaware, Elkhart, Grant, Hamilton, Kosciusko, Montgomery, Randolph, St. Joseph and Wabash counties. In Kosciusko County, Mutual …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation Suzie Light is celebrating 20 years as executive director of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Light has accomplished much in her 20 years in that position. “Twenty years ago, the Foundation Board of Directors was looking for a leader,” said Board President, Jerry Yeager. “…someone with …read more.

“I think we’ve got a great candidate this month,” said Kosciusko County Veterans Affair Officer Rich Maron. The veteran of the month, honored at the March 10 Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting, was Jerry Howard McCartney. McCartney was born in 1932. He was the captain of his football team in high school and the first recipient …read more.

By ADAM TALBOT Human Rights Campaign The Human Rights Campaign is sounding the alarm on a bill under consideration in Indianapolis. Senate Bill 101, now before a committee in the state House of Representatives, is part of a wave of anti-LGBT legislation (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) emerging across the country that threatens to undermine …read more.

Monday night’s Milford Town Council meeting heard analysis from John Julien of Umbaugh and Associates on the financial condition of utilities and recommendations on how to proceed. According to Julien, 2015 marks the final stage of Milford’s incremental 35 percent sewage rate increase. As a result, the utilities’ sewage budget will be “stronger into 2016,” …read more.

In January, Leesburg Town Council discussed the possibility of issuing bonus payments to elected officials whose salary is set by a salary ordinance. Last night the proposal, which was suggested by Clerk Treasurer Mike Searfoss, was laid to rest after new information was discovered. The idea of issuing bonuses to elected officials stemmed from the fact that …read more.

Clarifications, wording, possible additions will be made to the Warsaw’s zoning ordinance on vision/fences and accessory structures, before being returned to Warsaw Plan Commission in April. That was the decision at Monday evening’s Warsaw Plan Commission meeting. The ordinance was the only topic of business for the evening. The discussion among the commission members present …read more.

An unnamed passenger in a vehicle was checked by paramedics following a two-vehicle accident Friday on SR 15 at CR 200S, Warsaw. That passenger refused medical care. The accident occurred at 12:48 p.m. Friday. Shonda M. Burchett, 36, Michaels Street, Warsaw, began to move her vehicle forward when the light changed to green, hitting the …read more.

Four persons from Fort Wayne were taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital with injuries following a two-vehicle accident at North CR 200E and East CR 700N, Leesburg. The accident was at 2:46 p.m. Friday, March 6. The accident occurred when Marmas Hasan, 20, Fayette Drive, Fort Wayne, disregarded the stop sign at CR 200E and collided …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Trustee Barb Griffith presented a combined statement of the township’s cash and investments at Monday’s advisory board meeting. The report indicated a $3,333,217 cash and investment balance at the end of 2014. The township’s finances are divided into six state-mandated funds: • The fire territory equipment fund represented more than half the …read more.

Monday evening’s Tippecanoe Valley School Board meeting saw the Tippecanoe Valley High School girls basketball team, band and cheerleading team all receive recognition from the board for their hard work that led to a deep tournament run by the basketball team in this year’s state tournament. Members of the team, as well as coaches, were …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Territory took the next step toward outfitting the exercise room at Fire Station 1 by accepting a $36,549 bid from Direct Fitness Solutions, the vendor supplying physical fitness equipment for the Syracuse Community Center. The proposed acquisition includes a treadmill, elliptical trainer, multi-station fitness machine, dumbbells and related accessories. Two additional pieces …read more.

It seems the annual Pierceton Days Festival is beginning to come together for the 2015 installment of the event. At the Pierceton Town Council meeting, held March 9, Kim Rose came before the council to request dates and a few other items for the festival. The dates requested were July 31 through Aug. 1. Rose …read more.