Milford Fire Department was called to a one-vehicle accident at 3379 CR 1300N, north of Milford, around 4:50 p.m. today. The vehicle struck a utility pole after leaving the roadway, causing downed power lines. The accident resulted in the transformer catching fire. Multi-Township EMS was called to the scene to check the driver. Kosciusko County …read more.

A Bristol man is being held in the Kosciusko County Jail on a $100,000 surety bond. John Bradly Wood, 21, 53013 Pinebrook Drive, Bristol, has been preliminarily charged with a deadly weapon. Filed in Kosciusko County Superior Court 3, the affidavit of probable cause states Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Bucher spoke with Cindy Schroll …read more.

A new, first time event is coming from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the former Leisure Pool location 110 E. Main St., uptown Syracuse. Sponsored by the Young Entrepreneurs Association of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, it will feature ideas, art and libations and is called The Brew Tank. Beer sampling …read more.

The Josh Knisley Nelson’s Chicken and Bake Sale Benefit will be held from 11 a.m. until sold out, Saturday, April 11, at NewMarket, 726 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Tickets are available at the following businesses throughout the community: Circle K, Ace Hardware and Jill and Jennifer’s Salon, all in North Webster, and Noble Stores, Hammer’s, …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to an accident located at the Emeline and Higbee intersection in Milford. The accident was at approximately 2:45 p.m. Monday, March 9. One person reportedly complained of neck and back pain and is requesting to be checked out by EMS. Milford Police and Fire departments responded to the scene.

By ELIZABETH THOMPSON Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne The 12th annual Opportunity Banquet, sponsored by the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, in collaboration with the College of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science, will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, …read more.

Fulton County Highway warns that “gravel roads” in Fulton County are becoming soft. Please avoid travel on gravel roads if at all possible.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools is proud to announce our Summer School learning opportunities for 2015. Summer session one will run from Monday, June 8 through Tuesday, June 30 for preschool through high school. Summer session two will run from Thursday, July 9 through Friday, July 31. Summer …read more.

By LEE ANN BROWN Co-Chair, The Democratic Party of Kosciusko County The Democratic Party of Kosciusko County are holding elections to replace the Chairman and Secretary positions. The election will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at Richard’s Restaurant. Elections are open to the public, but only Precinct Committee people will be allow …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Lora Kuhaneck, Edgewood Middle School eighth grader, won the Regional Spelling Bee held Saturday, March 7 at IPFW. She will now go on to represent northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio in the national spelling bee in Washington D.C. in late May. She successfully competed through seventeen …read more.

The Indiana State Police is investigating a three vehicle crash that occurred earlier this afternoon which involved an Elkhart County Sheriff Deputy and sent two people to the hospital. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Ben Werner indicated that at approximately 3:36 p.m. a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria police car driven by 27-year-old Eric D. Schuman, Elkhart, …read more.

By Andrea Neal Like other pioneers, free African-Americans came to Indiana in search of land and liberty and, for the most part, found both. Beginning in the 1820s and continuing until the eve of the Civil War, they migrated in family groups to Indiana and established farming societies that valued hard work, education and faith. More …read more.

It’s that time of the year again. The Builder’s Association of Kosciusko and Fulton Counties is hosting its annual Home and Outdoor Show. Vendors from all over the area have gathered at the M L Motorsports complex, 2208 North CR 500W, Warsaw, to show off their goods and services. Just some of the featured items …read more.

Kyle DeHart Kyle David DeHart, 23, 11136 N. CR 450E, Syracuse, has been preliminarily charged with two counts of murder and obstruction of justice. There is no bond. The charges stem from the early morning Feb. 19 murder of Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley. The latest charges against DeHart were filed Friday in Kosciusko County …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL When the first classes were held in 1824, Indiana University had one professor, 10 male students and no building to call its own. The only subjects offered were Latin and Greek. Today, more than 3,000 professors teach 47,000 students on a campus graced by limestone buildings and woodland paths. Undergraduates choose from …read more.

Yesterday at the Indiana Statehouse, Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Ted McKinney presented 63 families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be owned by the same family for at least 100 consecutive years and …read more.

The National Archery in the Schools Program continues to grow in Indiana. Over 330 schools have the NASP program as part of the curriculum. The program is affecting approximately 50,000 students annually. The DNR Law Enforcement Division has certified over 1200 teachers as instructors in the NASP program. The Division is working with schools across …read more.

“The Paper Cuts,” the team sponsored by The Papers, Inc., came out victorious in the annual Wawasee Kiwanis trivia contest, held March 5 at the Syracuse Community Center. Scoring 118 points out of a possible 162 points, the team comprised of Angie Deak, Mike Deak, David Hazledine and Keith Knepp bested the next best entry …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL A half-century after the Declaration of Independence was issued, the Frenchman who helped the United States win the American Revolution returned to this country on a victory tour. It was a landmark event for cities on his itinerary. Jeffersonville, was one of them. The 1824-25 visit to the United States by the …read more.

Contracts with entertainment for the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s Central Park Concert Series were approved Friday by the Warsaw Board of Public Works & Safety. During other business three bids on three new police vehicles were tabled and taken under advisement. Hoosier Highway’s contract was for $1,200 for the Friday, May 22, performance. The …read more.

A new section has been added to InkFreeNews.com — Area Photos. A link to Area Photos can be found in the gray navigation bar underneath the site logo. This section will provide numerous photos of events held in the area, starting with Warsaw’s first Polar Plunge. Viewers will be able to take a look at …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located on CR 200E and CR 700N in Leesburg. According to officials at the scene the accident was caused by one vehicle disregarding the stop sign at the intersection. At least two people were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital by Multi-Township EMS.  

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located at SR 15 and CR 200S. One individual was checked by Multi-Township EMS. It was reported the individual signed off and was not transported. The accident involved a rear-end collision between two vehicles. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. Northbound traffic on SR 15 was temporarily …read more.

Since bidding opened for the Lakeland Regional Sewer District ’s multi-million dollar sewage wastewater treatment facility, it has been a series of headaches for board members. LRSD is required to accept the lowest, most responsible bid. Following these guidelines, LRSD bids still came in $4.1 million over budget. Board members, along with LRSD’s legal team, …read more.

[weaver_youtube sXfK7vCGG80 rel=0]   Oakwood Resort in Syracuse is once again hosting the Indiana Lakes Management Conference. Around 120 people are participating in this annual event which is in its 28th year. Attendees have come from around the state to collaborate and discuss environmental management and to further educate themselves on lake conservancy and protection. …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory approved an ordinance Tuesday afternoon to establish a Hazardous Material Response Fund and schedule of charges for services provided. Mike Brubaker, fire chief, stated he has worked with the clerk-treasurer’s office for 2 1/2 years to create a fund to use in the purchase of replacement materials used in a …read more.

You may want to plan to head to bed a little earlier this weekend. At 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, clocks will spring forward by an hour in observance of the beginning of daylight saving time in the area. This change means longer days during the summer months. Though smartphones with automatic date and time …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.

By BRETT R. BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s timed online auction of general surplus items for sale to the public is currently underway. The online auction will begin closing at 8 p.m. Sunday March 8. Until then, interested individuals may bid on three tractors, a former Tippecanoe Valley High …read more.

The local Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approved three renewals at its March 5 meeting. The Walgreens located at 2400 East Center St., Warsaw, Mi Lindo Acapulco in Warsaw and West Main Tavern in Syracuse. None of these businesses were facing violations, and the renewals were approved unanimously. Also on the agenda was a renewal for …read more.

Brandon Thomas Woody The Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office has just released a probable cause affidavit regarding the Feb. 19 shooting in Syracuse. As a result of the shooting, Tara Thornburg and Josh Knisley died from gunshot wounds, and Brandon Thomas Woody, 22, 605 W. North St., Syracuse, was arrested. Woody was taken into custody on …read more.

Joan Marie DeHart (Photo Provided) An arrest was made in connection with the shooting deaths of Joshua Knisley and Tara Thornburg yesterday. Joan DeHart, 49, Syracuse, was arrested on Wednesday, March 4 for assisting a criminal. The arrest came as part of an on going investigation of the shooting that occurred in Syracuse on Feb. …read more.

  A small lot on the edge of the town limits of Leesburg is one step closer to be rezoned from agricultural to commercial. During its regular monthly meeting March 4 in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission recommended approval to rezone 1.72 acres on the southeast corner of the intersection of School Street and …read more.

Progress on having Syracuse join Indiana’s Stellar Communities continues with Tammy Cotton, chamber executive director, stating at the March 4 Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board meeting Town Manager Henry DeJulia is onboard. Cotton said the process of achieving the designation will be long, with Syracuse having 18 months before it can even apply. One element …read more.

An infant battered by his/her 18-year-old mother was released from Lutheran Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Fort Wayne, on Sunday and is now in the care of a licensed foster parent in another county. The infant was transported to Lutheran Hospital by Multi-Township EMS on Friday afternoon, Feb. 27. The child was treated for injuries …read more.

Applications are currently being accepted for the Bob and Esther Pfleiderer scholarship. This four-year scholarship was created by long time Warsaw residents Bob and Esther Pfleiderer. Bob and Esther were both born and raised in Warsaw. Esther graduated from Manchester College and received her Masters Degree from Purdue University. She taught math in the Warsaw Community School system …read more.

The Donald L. Charlton educational scholarship trust was funded at Don’s death in July 2004 with assets in excess of $1,400,000 through the 1st Source Bank Personal Asset Management Group. Don was a lifetime Milford resident. He retired from the U.S. Postal service in 1988 after 33 years of service. Don was a member of …read more.

By BRETT BOGGS Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Superintendent The Tippecanoe Valley High School Boys Basketball Team plays Wawasee this Friday evening in the semi-final round of the West Noble Sectional. If the Vikings win, the sectional championship game will automatically be moved from Saturday evening to Monday evening because of the TVHS Lady Vikings’ participation …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers and Indiana Hunter Education volunteer instructors will be conducting a hunter education class from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday March 28, 2015 at the Bass and Bucks Archery Shop located just southwest of Wabash. This course is required for anyone born after 1986 who wishes to purchase a hunting license in Indiana. …read more.

Twenty-nine years ago, on North Street in Syracuse, a woman was found lying on the floor, dead for more than a day with at least nine slashes to her throat and neck. It took over two years, 500 interviews and hundreds of days of anguish to figure out who killed Barbara Hulley on Sept. 21, 1984. …read more.

Syracuse Redevelopment Commission will hold a public hearing at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the Syracuse Town Hall, 310 N. Huntington St., for the purpose of approving the disposal of property located in the Syracuse Technology Park, located in Benton Township, Elkhart County. The hearing will save time for any potential buyers. Syracuse Redevelopment …read more.

Signs have already been installed warning Syracuse residents the Front Street bridge will be closed starting Monday, as work will begin to replace it. The work is expected to be completed and the bridge open by Memorial Day, weather permitting. Detour for the area is to use Medusa Street to SR 13 north to Henry …read more.

Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann will return to Warsaw on May 13 as the keynote speaker for the 2015 Republican Kosciusko Lincoln Day Dinner. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at Champagne Jam, 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw. The cost is $50 per person. Reservations are requested and may be made by contacting Randy Girod, …read more.

A law to give terminally ill patients access to medicines that have passed Phase 1 of the FDA approval process but are not yet on pharmacy shelves is scheduled for a hearing and public testimony in the state Senate Health & Provider Services Committee on Wednesday. HB 1065, The Indiana Right to Try Act, is …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a third threat this year that there was a bomb inside Concord High School. Similar to earlier threats reported on Jan. 15 and Jan. 26, today’s message was found written on a wall inside a girl’s bathroom. The threat stated that a person would bomb the …read more.

Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann addresses the crowd at the Ag/Business Breakfast. On the morning of Tuesday, March 3, Kosciusko County farmers and business people, along with some students and other members of the community, gathered at Rodeheaver Auditorium in Winona Lake for the inaugural Ag/Business Breakfast. The event, well-attended despite the cold and icy roads, …read more.

Jeffrey Reames, 30, 304 W. Washington St., Bourbon, was arrested after holding police at bay for 45 minutes, on Saturday, Feb. 28. Bourbon Police officer Mathew Haskins saw Reams at approximately 6:55 p.m. outside the residence at 304 S. Washington St., and knew there was a warrant for his arrest. When Haskins went to the …read more.

Former President Jimmy Carter, former first lady Rosalynn Carter and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will be among the dignitaries who will speak Wednesday evening at a tribute to Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., the president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987 who died Thursday at age 97, the University’s …read more.

After missing a state gold medal by a mere half point last year, needless to say Wawasee High School student Carly Erst was elated to actually earn one this year. The senior earned a gold medal with her violin solo Saturday in Indianapolis at the Indiana State School Music Association state contest. Getting to Indianapolis …read more.

The Warsaw Education Foundation (WEF) recently awarded over $6,500 in Red Apple Grant funds to seven Warsaw Community Schools’ teachers. Their students will benefit from technology in the classroom, programs to improve math and literacy skills, science exploration and music performance opportunities. Red Apple Grants are awarded to teachers for classroom materials as well as …read more.

By HILLARY CHERRY Press Secretary, Senator Ryan Mishler Kosciusko County residents Haley Bradfield and Becka Lukens are serving as interns for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2015 legislative session. Bradfield, a resident of Ashland, Ohio, is the daughter of Richard and Laura Williamson. She graduated from Ashland High School and received her bachelor’s …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce joined more than 250 local, regional and state chambers of commerce urging Congress to resolve the impending insolvency of the federal Highway Trust Fund, and to pass a long term federal transportation authorization bill. Chambers of commerce know infrastructure investment is an important …read more.

By NICHOLE THOMAS Indiana Department of Transportation The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that the SR 25 bridge over Walnut Creek, between Logan Street and Zimmer Road in Warsaw, is scheduled to be closed the morning of Monday, March 9, to accommodate a bridge deck overlay. The official detour is SR 15 to US 30 …read more.

Bourbon Police are investigating a break-in at a Bourbon residence where over $400 in change was taken. Police report sometime between Feb. 23 and March 1, someone entered a home in the 200 block of North Harris. Taken were three containers of change. The case is still under investigation. Any one with information is asked …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Governor Mike Pence Governor Mike Pence is directing flags at state facilities statewide to be flown at half-staff in honor of Father Theodore Hesburgh, whose leadership, wisdom and vision on matters of human and civil rights, education, and diplomacy helped to better this nation and our world. Flags should be …read more.

A trip to sunny Mexico was the theme of the 2015 North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce awards dinner Monday evening at the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. The dinner is held annually to recognize leaders of the community and promote community spirit. The award winners were Person of the Year Steve Ward, Large …read more.

By KELLY BRAUN Truepointe Cooperative Trupointe Cooperative Inc. and Cargill Inc. signed the final agreement to create the joint venture TruHorizons, bringing together their current grain and agronomy operations under one name at Milford, Bremen and La Paz, Indiana. Operations of TruHorizons begin today. The TruHorizons agronomy hub at Milford offers crop nutrients, crop protection products, …read more.

Imagination was a part of the Purdue Extension Service of Kosciusko County Annual Meeting Monday with the presentation of “Life Saver Awards” by extension staff. Packets of Life Savers as well as inner tubes in Lifesaver colors were presented to 10 individuals and a group, who the extension staff felt were life savers to them …read more.

Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation met Monday and heard updates from several of its committees on various projects, including the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail project. Mike Buhrt, who serves as the liaison between the foundation and the trail committee, said new trails Executive Director Megan McClellan had secured a Safe Routes to School grant, which will be used in …read more.

A small group of Buffalo Street residents attended the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission meeting Monday to learn more about the Central Redevelopment Plan. Their questions were raised during a public hearing on a resolution to establish the area as a Tax Increment Financing District. One resident stated she needed to know what the plans are as …read more.

Three persons were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital with minor injuries following a two-vehicle accident at 8:18 a.m. Tuesday, March 3. The accident was on East US 30, east of South CR 450E, Warsaw. Transported to the hospital were Dailyn Stemen, 7, Kylee Anders, 10, and Issac Stemen, 5, all of North Parks Shram Road, …read more.

A winter weather advisory is now in effect until 1 p.m. according to the National Weather Service Northern Indiana for Kosciusko, Marshall, Fulton, Whitley, Wabash counties along with Noble, DeKalb, Stark, Pulaski, Allen, White, Cass, Miami, Hunting, Wells, Adams, Grant counties. Freezing rain will spread across the area this morning with ice accumulations around one-tenth …read more.

The Indiana State Police along with local and county police are currently on the scene of multiple crashes and slid offs at the following locations: Allen County:  I-69 southbound between 302-303 mile markers Huntington County:  I-69 northbound at the 273 mile marker involving a jackknifed semi Whitley County:  U.S, 30 west of Columbia City The …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary This year’s Transition Exploration Day hosted by the Grace College Student Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children welcomes keynote speaker Eric Alexander; skier, climber, and mountaineer. The event, held at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at 9 a.m. Friday, March 13, is an opportunity for high …read more.

By SHELLY KRUEGER Bell Memorial Public Library The Bell Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees would like to announce that Stephen Boggs has been officially hired to replace former director Krystal Smith, who retired on Dec. 31. Boggs will build upon the many successes at the library by previous directors. To start, he has already …read more.

A handful of individuals arrested on drug charges were sentenced this morning by Kosciusko County Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed. In all instances the sentences were based on plea agreements. Logan D. Keen, 19, 2404 Westwood Road, Winona Lake, was sentenced to one year for possession of a controlled substance, a class D felony and …read more.

UPDATE: The Amber Alert for Aaron and Emms Blackwell was cancelled as of 2 a.m. today at the request of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Both children were located alive.   The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the report of two abducted children from 1215 Lasalle Street, Indianapolis. The children are brother and sister …read more.

The National Weather Service in northern Indiana has issued a winter weather advisory for freezing rain and sleet, which is in effect from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. According to the NWS, freezing rain will spread from the southwest at 6 a.m. to the northeast by 9 a.m. The precipitation will start as a …read more.

One individual complained of pain to the head following a two-vehicle accident at 5:19 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, on East Center Street, east of Robmar Drive, Warsaw. Alexis M. Robinson, 15, West Old Road 30, Warsaw, was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital for treatment. Warsaw Police report Raven N. Bell, 17, North Lake Street, Warsaw, …read more.

Article by Rich Miotto, Milford Town Marshal A Milford woman was arrested Friday on preliminary charges of battery to her own child. Milford Police and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded at approximately 2:17 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, to Ulrich Drive, Milford, in regards to an injured infant. Multi-Township E.M.S. immediately transported the child to …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Kosciusko and area counties. According to the NWS, snow is expected to spread across the area early Tuesday morning. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are possible, especially closer to the Michigan state line. Snow should transition to a period of freezing rain from …read more.

Yesterday afternoon Kids Market Inc. hosted its semi-annual sale on at Rodeheaver Auditorium in Winona Lake. Throngs of people attended the event, which sold over 11,000 items in its first day. Items sold included children’s clothing, toys, nursery items and maternity clothing. Kids Market is a non-profit organization that hosts two sales aimed toward women …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Anyone who’s ever served on a committee can relate to the old laugh line that a committee is a group of people who keep minutes and waste hours. Such was not the case, however, in 1820, when 10 Hoosier men were named to a committee to find a new state capital. They …read more.

[weaver_youtube SPVhcjCCXWQ rel=0]   Third District Republicans gathered at the St. Regis Club, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, to hear former Florida Speaker of the House Will Weatherford Friday afternoon at its quarterly luncheon. Weatherford, Wesly Chapel, Fla., served in the Florida Legislature from 2006 until 2014, serving the last two years as speaker of the …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Although the state constitution expressly prohibited it, slavery existed in early Indiana. Two court cases filed by enslaved black women put an end to the practice. In the early 19th century, Polly Strong and Mary Clark challenged prevailing attitudes to claim their civil rights as U.S. and Indiana citizens. “People get really …read more.

Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987, a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, and one of the nation’s most influential figures in higher education, the Catholic Church, and national and international affairs, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at Holy Cross House …read more.

Terren Michael Raphael, 24, 2441 W 250S, Warsaw, received a 15-year sentence for molesting an 11-year-old on several occasions in 2008 and 2009. Raphael was sentenced in Kosciusko County Superior Court 1. Judge David Cates accepted Raphael’s plea agreement, filed on Jan. 29, earlier this week. That agreement stated Raphael would plead guilty to count …read more.

Criminals responsible for an international sweepstakes scam are now impersonating the Indiana Attorney General’s Office in attempt to convince victims that their scam is legitimate. The scammers are using a forged seal of the Attorney General’s Office for its letterhead, and have forged the Attorney General’s signature. The Mega Millions International Lottery scam claims to …read more.

An addiction rehabilitation facility for women given approval by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals in January may not be located in Tippecanoe Township after all. All Things New, founded and directed by Bill Fawley, had petitioned the county BZA to build its addiction rehab facility on a parcel of former farmland on CR …read more.

The Warsaw Common Council meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, March 2, has been cancelled. According to the mayor’s office, the meeting has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next scheduled meting will be at 7 p.m Monday, March 16.

Kosciusko County officers have apprehended, Matthew Scott Boggs, 41. Boggs was  a “sought-after” Warsaw man with numerous criminal charges. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the assistance of the Indiana State Police, took Boggs into custody this morning shortly before 2. The numerous charges include pending court cases — forgery, stalking, theft, invasion of privacy and possession …read more.

Brandon Thomas Woody UPDATE: Since his initial hearing Brandon Woody has filed a letter with the court asking for a public defender. Scott Lennox has been appointed. It had to take courage for Rhonda Bickel and her husband, Garry Bickel, to walk into Kosciusko County Circuit Court and see the person charged with murder of …read more.

[weaver_youtube CbXzJPVIoX4 rel=0] During the month of April, Indiana high school and college students can put their social media skills to good use for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship toward their college education or any secondary schooling. Last year, we granted $85,000 to student award winners! Texting and driving is against the law …read more.

Yesterday, the Indiana Department of Education released the graduation rates for the 2013-14 school year. The data shows that the schools in and around Kosciusko County ranked fairly well among Hoosier high schools. (Information provided by IDOE) Warsaw Community High School ended up with a graduation rate of 93.8 percent. This is an increase of …read more.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department’s phone lines and e-mail systems have now been restored. Anyone needing to contact the department can now use these services, which had been unavailable for most of the business day today. The cause of the malfunctions are related to server rooms in the County Administrative Building at 117 N. Second …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. According to the NWS, wind chills will dip tonight between 10 degrees and 15 degrees below zero. The NWS also notes that snow is likely late Saturday night through Sunday evening with several inches of accumulation possible. Another strong storm …read more.

By JOHN STAPLETON Office of Congressman Marlin Stutzman U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued this statement following his vote in support of H.R. 529 – To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans sponsored by Rep. Lynn Jenkins. The bill passed 401-20. “As a father of two who invests in a 529 …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation is offering civil engineering students scholarships of up to $3,125 per semester, as well as paid employment during summer breaks and upon graduation. Applications are available at www.INDOTScholarship.in.gov and must be must be postmarked by Tuesday, March 31 for the 2015-2016 school year. INDOT’s scholarship program offers $3,125 per semester …read more.

By JONI TRUEX, KLA Public Information Director Kosciusko Community Hospital hosted the Kosciusko Leadership Academy class session on health care in Kosciusko County. KCH President Steve Miller, provided an overview of the health care provided by Kosciusko Community Hospital. KCH has expanded by locating several offices throughout the county in order to bring medical care …read more.

Due to technical issues involving the department’s computer systems, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department’s phone lines and e-mail are temporarily out of service. Those wanting or needing department services today are encouraged to visit the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department at 26861 CR 26 for reports and/or other services. For emergencies, call 911 and for police …read more.

Indiana Department of Education released 2014 high school graduation rate information Wednesday afternoon. Statewide the average was at 89.8 percent, up from 88.6 percent the year before. IDOE reported Wawasee High School showed 163 graduates out of a cohort count of 184, a rate of 88.6 percent. That is an improvement compared to the 85.6 …read more.

Republican Jackie Walorski announced that at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, she will chair her first congressional subcommittee meeting. Walorski, a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, will take the gavel and convene the first hearing of the Subcommittee on Nutrition. During the hearing, members will be provided with facts and figures from credible, …read more.

By TONY DOYLE Multi-Township EMS Operations Division Chief Sunday afternoon Feb. 22, was a normal day for Lori Davila until her grandmother started choking and couldn’t breathe. Lori’s grandmother came out of her room to where Lori was with her mother. Lori’s mother stated that “she did not know what to do so she just …read more.

By REBECCA ALLES Van Buren Township Trustee, Kosciusko County The Township Trustee office of Van Buren TWP will be closed Friday, Feb. 27 and Monday, March 2 due to the re-location of the office to 101 S. Main St. Milford. The mailing address will remain the same, P.O. Box 246, Milford, IN 46542. The telephone …read more.

By DANIEL ALTMAN Indiana Department of Education Indiana’s graduation rate for 2013-14 jumped to 89.8 percent, up from 88.6 percent the year before according to data released by the Indiana Department of Education today. Indiana’s non-waiver graduation rate also saw an increase. Importantly, the non-waiver graduation rate was 83.4 percent, up from 81.7 percent in …read more.

Chad M. Morgan, 35, Dot Street, Warsaw, complained of pain to the back after his vehicle was struck from behind by another vehicle. The accident occurred at 3:19 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, on South High Street, at East Market Street. Charles E. Duncan, 53, South SR 15, Silver Lake, told police he was southbound on …read more.

By DONNA BURROUGHS EdS Superintendent, Triton Community School Corporation Triton High School wishes to publicly thank Oliver Ford for giving our school the opportunity to earn money with their “Drive For Your School” Fund Raiser. Many Triton School Organizations and programs and all of the students benefited from this kindness. The Library Media Center, for …read more.

Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) staff will host two public hearings regarding proposed changes to A-F Rules [a hearing in southern Indiana was held this morning]. The proposed change in the A-F model would factor the growth of all students into a school’s grade. The current model only factors growth if a minimum threshold …read more.

By LINDSAY JANCEK Communications Director, Office of Jackie Walorski Rep. Jackie Walorski has returned from a daylong, bipartisan Congressional Delegation to the U.S. Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Members of the CODEL observed detention operations, received an intelligence overview and toured specific areas of the detention facility. The trip also included meetings with the …read more.

[weaver_youtube yQofByitq0c rel=0] A new phenomenon sweeping the United States has many people attempting to wean themselves off of standard tobacco cigarettes through the use of vapor-based electronic replacements, often referred to as e-cigs. Many proponents of such devices showed up to Tuesday night’s town meeting in Warsaw to hear the information delivered by a panel …read more.