Authorities are currently responding to an accident near the intersection of SR 19 and Etna Street in Mentone.

Authorities are currently responding to an accident at the intersection of East Old Road 30 and CR 650E in Pierceton.

UPDATE: Multiple accidents occurred at this area on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 14. At 12:55 p.m. Warsaw Police Department responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of CR 100E and CR 250N. Yosajandi L. Trejo, 29, CR 200N, Warsaw, was eastbound on CR 250N at the intersection. She stated that she could …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to an accident at the intersection of US 30 and CR 650W in Atwood.

Authorities are currently responding to an accident near the intersection of SR 25 and South CR 700W, near Burket.

UPDATE: According to a release from the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, the original crash occurred when a car rear-ended a semi on US 30. The car then turned into another semi in the other lane of traffic and slid into the guardrail. While that was happening, another car became lodged underneath the second semi. From there, the …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to an accident on SR 15, just south of Warsaw.

Authorities are currently responding to an accident on SR 15, near the Warsaw Tennis & Fitness Club. There are currently white out conditions in the area. Anyone who must drive is advised to use extreme caution.

Authorities are currently responding to an accident on South SR 25 in Warsaw.

Kiwanis Club of Warsaw recognized and congratulated member Willis Alt for the contributions he made to The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis’ current global campaign for children. The Eliminate Project is a joint effort with UNICEF to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus worldwide. According t o Kiwanis.org website, neonatal tetanus steals the lives of nearly 60,000 innocent …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to an accident on East CR 1400N in Syracuse. The single-vehicle accident reportedly occurred when the driver lost control of the car and struck a tree. There were multiple passengers in the car and though some injuries did occur, everyone is conscious and breathing. Several of the car’s passengers are being …read more.

The National Weather Service in northern Indiana has issued a winter weather advisory for snow and blowing snow for Kosciusko County to be in effect from 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday. According to the NWS, 1-4 inches of lake effect snow accumulation will occur mostly Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. While only light …read more.

EDITORS NOTE: This is the start of a series of essays leading up to the celebration of the  Indiana Bicentennial In December 2016. The essays focus on the top 100 events, ideas and historical figures of Indiana, in chronological order, tying each to a place or current event in Indiana that continues to tell the …read more.

To help you understand more about the e-cigarette, Kosciusko Community Hospital, K21 Health Foundation, Kosciusko County Health Department, and Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition are sponsoring a Town Hall Meeting to educate the public about the e-cigarette at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the City Hall meeting room. The Director to Tobacco Prevention Cessation …read more.

In a day and age where the chief executive officers of most large companies come with a better knowledge of navigating the business world than the actual product they are serving, Dane Miller was truly one of a kind. The co-founder and former CEO of the Warsaw-based orthopedic company did not hold a Masters in …read more.

By BENJAMIN KENNEY Indiana State Department of Agriculture The Indiana State Department of Agriculture has announced it is accepting applications for a total of $500,000 in expected federal funding for the Specialty Crop Block Grant program. The grant will come from the United States Department of Agriculture and will be available to nonprofits, producers, academic …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Indiana Governor Mike Pence Governor Mike Pence has joined 23 other governors from across the nation in calling on President Obama to reconsider his stated decision to veto the Keystone XL pipeline legislation passed by Congress. The letter states, “We hope you will take into account the will of the …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Executive Director, Animal Welfare League From 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Jason and Emily Traycoff will be turning their charming establishment in Syracuse, Westmain Tavern, into a tasting from the taps, a new fundraiser benefiting the Animal Welfare League. Visitors will be treated to two pints or four half-pints …read more.

Much of the discussion during Wednesday night’s Kosciusko County Council meeting centered around the possibility of lowering the the $40 county wide wheel tax on trailers that went into effect in January. Council President Robert Sanders explained how he would like to see that price dropped from $40 to $15 for small trailer, to $20 …read more.

Emergency personnel are responding to an accident located at 714 North Detroit St., Warsaw.

EDITORS NOTE: This is the start of a series of essays leading up to the celebration of the  Indiana Bicentennial In December 2016. The essays focus on the top 100 events, ideas and historical figures of Indiana, in chronological order, tying each to a place or current event in Indiana that continues to tell the …read more.

UPDATE (1:45 p.m.): According to officials at the scene, three vehicles were involved in the incident. Injuries were minor, but one driver was evaluated by EMS at the scene. Please avoid the area until officials can clear the scene. INITIAL REPORT: At approximately 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection …read more.

On the night of Friday, Dec. 19, Warsaw Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1031 E. Smith St. in Warsaw. Sarah J. Gibbs (Photo Provided) Responders discovered a body in the building which was later identified as Sarah J. Gibbs, 34, a renter a the residence. After an autopsy, it was determined that …read more.

Republican Congresswoman Jackie Walorski issued the following statement after the House passed The Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act by a vote of 270-152: “Both the House and the Senate overwhelmingly supported a measure to put more Americans back to work and move our country towards energy independence. I hope the president seizes this opportunity to …read more.

In what was a brief meeting Wednesday night, the Silver Lake Town Council voted to switch the dental coverage for town employees from previous carrier PHP to Principal. Two plans were examined before making the decision. The plan from Principal carried an annual rate of $240.93, while a second option from Ameritas carried a rate …read more.

By HILLARY CHERRY Press Secretary, State Senator Ryan Mishler’s Office A bill authored by State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) to reward Indiana’s best teachers and reduce red tape for schools passed the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development today by a 7-3 vote. Indiana schools spend only 57.5 percent of their budgets on student …read more.

By JOHN STAPLETON Office of Congressman Marlin Stutzman U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued this statement following the passing of Dane A. Miller, co-founder of Biomet Inc., a Warsaw-based orthopedic devices manufacturer. “I am very saddened to learn that our Hoosier family has lost a great man, Dane Miller. Dane was a kind man with a …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Every year, the top high school and middle level youth volunteers in each state and the District of Columbia are selected as State Honorees for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Each honoree receives a $1,000 award, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip to …read more.

Undergraduate tuition and fees at the University of Notre Dame will increase 3.7 percent for the 2015-16 academic year to $47,929. Average room and board rates of $13,846 will bring total student charges to $61,775. The 3.7 percentage increase in tuition and fees is the lowest at Notre Dame in 55 years. In a letter …read more.

Chief Technology Officer Brad Hagg appeared before the Warsaw Community School Board of Trustees yesterday for an update on the newly implemented one-to-one technology program titled “E3 Tiger Tech.” The program supplied all sixth grade students in the district with iPad Minis to help accelerate student learning. A total of 535 iPads were purchased and …read more.

Approval was given for the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club for an existing tiki bar and service area outside the building by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals, but for one season only. The petition was among the regular agenda items considered by the BZA at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Warsaw. Dan Richard, …read more.

The deadline for members being listed in the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Community Guide is fast approaching. Dues must be in Friday for inclusion in the guide, the most widely read North Webster promotional piece. Membership applications for 2015 can be downloaded at www.northwebster.com. President Sue Ward, Sue’s Creations, announced the annual awards …read more.

At Tuesday afternoon’s Board of Avaiation Commissioners meeting, Airport Manager Nick King reported, “We had a good month. A quiet month.” Despite winter conditions, King stated, “We never had to close the airport. We were all here as much as possible trying to keep the runways open.” King credited the street department with assisting in such …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana. Lake effect snow is expected later tonight. Heaviest accumulations are expected in St. Joseph and La Porte Counties, but Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall and Fulton Counties will also be affected by these weather patterns. There is a possibility of blowing snow …read more.

By MARIANNE HOLLAND The Hoosier Environmental Council The Hoosier Environmental Council, Indiana’s largest environmental policy organization, is warning residents in Indiana’s lakeside communities about a sweeping measure moving through the Indiana General Assembly that could decrease their ability to protect the waterways they enjoy for recreation, drinking water and natural beauty. Senate Joint Resolution 12, …read more.

When school letter grades are issued by the Indiana Department of Education, school administrators have let it be known frequently they don’t feel the letter grading system is fair and consistent. So beginning with the last school year, the Wawasee Community School Corp. began putting together its own letter grades. During Tuesday evening’s regular monthly …read more.

By KIM CLEMENTS-JOHNSON Manager of Communications, Indiana State Teachers Association The Indiana State Teachers Association commissioned a statewide poll to gauge the public’s view of traditional public schools, educators and the issues surrounding public education in Indiana. The results show a majority of Hoosiers support their public schools, value teachers and believe there is too …read more.

By JOHN STAPLETON Office of Congressman Marlin Stutzman U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman issued this statement after being asked by Chairman Bill Flores to lead the Budget and Spending Task Force for the Republican Study Committee. “I am honored to Chair the Budget and Spending Task Force for the Republican Study Committee (RSC) at a time …read more.

In a meeting lasting just over 10 minutes in length, the Etna Green Town Council approved a Girl Scout project that will see a new plastic bench constructed in the town. Girl Scout Morgan Ousley presented the project to the board and hopes that through it she will gain her “Gold Award,” the highest in …read more.

Dane Miller, who helped found the Warsaw-based company Biomet, died today at the age of 69. Miller was one of the four original founders of the company and served as its Chief Executive Officer between the years of 1977 and 2006. Current Biomet CEO Jeff Binder issued the following statement following Miller’s passing: “It is impossible …read more.

(Photo from Indiana DNR Law District 1) Winona Lake contamination from Chemical Plant fire undetectable and lake users are encouraged to visit the lake. Indiana Conservation Officers have been working with city officials of Warsaw as well as the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) ever since the fire at Warsaw Chemical Company took place …read more.

At its Feb. 9 meeting, the Pierceton Town Council held a public hearing regarding a bond issuance ordinance that was introduced at the Jan. 12 meeting. The ordinance was approved. The money from the bonds will fund a sewer project. The towns current sewer system is 60 years old. Though the exact date is still …read more.

U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman’s mobile office will be open at the following locations and times Wednesday, February 11th. Congressman Stutzman’s staff will be available to assist Hoosiers on their issues of concern. Noon until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Huntington Chamber of Commerce, located at Warren St., Huntington. 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. …read more.

At its Feb. 10 meeting, the Kosciusko County Commissioners approved an ordinance that instates a registration fee for violent offenders and sex offenders. The ordinance was requested by Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine at the commissioner’s Jan. 13 meeting. With the acceptance of the ordinance, sex offenders and violent offenders will have to pay a …read more.

Lakeside Park pavilion and spring programming were among the items discussed at the Syracuse Parks and Recreation board meeting held Monday evening. Committee reports came from Jerry Riffle, representing the tree board. Riffle reported a tree is still part of spring planting at Ward Park. Riffle added park superintendent Chad Jonsson reviewed the emerald ash …read more.

Winona Lake after the Warsaw Chemical Fire on Friday, Feb. 6. (Photo Provided) The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department reported a chemical fire at Warsaw Chemical around 11 a.m. Friday, February 6. Homes and businesses within 1,000 feet of the building on Durbin Street were evacuated shortly after the fire was reported.

Reports cited that approximately 200,000 gallons of …read more.

“I’m very honored and humbled that I would be selected for this,” said Larry Burkhart, The Kosciusko County Commissioners Veteran of the Month for February. “I was able to do a lot of things in the service that a lot of people never got the chance to do.” Burkhart enlisted in the United States Air …read more.

Monday night’s Milford Town Council meeting started with public complaints about billing, plowing and ended with considerations of how to improve public buildings. Steve Morris of Bio Waste brought what he considered to be billing discrepancies to the attention of the council. “You guys are doubling what I should be paying,” he said. He believes …read more.

Turkey Creek Township fire board Monday unanimously approved $7,576 for the fire department to purchase diagnostic equipment to aid in troubleshooting mechanical issues with its vehicular fleet. “Our apparatus is becoming increasingly controlled by electronic switches — sensors, controls, etc.,” reported Fire Chief Mickey Scott. “There are multiple occasions that we have encountered in recent …read more.

By KARA BROOKS Office of Governor Mike Pence Governor Mike Pence signed Executive Order 15-04 to shorten the length of the 2015 ISTEP test, which will be administered in March. “Doubling the length of the 2015 ISTEP test is unacceptable and requires an immediate solution,” said Governor Pence. “As soon as I learned of this issue, I …read more.

Barb Griffith, Turkey Creek Township trustee, reported she was “very pleased” by January’s $3,000 payout of trustee assistance. “This is very good,” she told the township advisory board Monday. “During the recession, we were paying up to $7,000 or $8,000 a month” she said after the meeting. “The number has been steadily going down over …read more.

At the Feb. 9 meeting of the Warsaw Plan Commission, the commission approved Resolution 2015-02-01. “This is part of the Buffalo Street project,” said Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner. “This is one of the final stages.” The resolution would allow the commission to amend the boundaries of the Warsaw Central Development Area, i.e. the Buffalo …read more.

By JOE THALLEMER Mayor, City of Warsaw The emergency response phase of the fire and chemical spill at Warsaw Chemical Company last Friday is complete. The Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory, the Warsaw Police Department, Storm Water Utility, Street Department, and Wastewater Utility all converged on the scene of the fire within minutes of receiving the …read more.

Fulton County’s Joe F. Moore has been awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash for 2015. Moore was born and raised in Fulton County. He’s the second oldest of the four Moore brothers growing up west of Rochester in the Burton Community. Moore has been a lifelong Fulton County resident for nearly seven decades with the exception of his …read more.

By JO NAHOD-CARLIN Director of Marketing, MHS Ambertter from MHS is partnering with the Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition for several healthcare enrollment and education events. These events will focus on educating attendees about the Affordable Care Act and enrolling individuals in the MHS line of products branded as Ambetter from MHS. These events are …read more.

Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Don Snemis, announced Friday that DMV.com has ranked the Indiana BMV as number six in their top 10 state DMV websites in America. DMV.com listed online services, ease of use and informative detail as some of myBMV.com’s highlights: “We are extremely proud of myBMV.com and the convenience …read more.

Jack Wilhite is seeking the Republican nomination for one of the at-large Warsaw City Council seats vacated by board member Elaine Call. Wilhite said, “Councilwoman Call has been a valued asset to the citizens of Warsaw through three mayors and I thank Elaine for her service. Warsaw will miss her experience and dedication.” A 51-year …read more.

By TAMMY COTTON Kosciusko Cares Kosciusko Cares, a Bowen Center sponsored prevention initiative, welcomes the public to participate in an eight hour training on mental health first aid, appropriate for anyone in the public. Specialty groups are welcome, including teachers, youth workers, clergy, civic groups, healthcare workers, corporate groups, or human resource professionals. At this …read more.

Kosciusko County business owners and residents are invited to engage with state lawmakers on legislative issues at the next Third House session. The Third House Session will take place at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13 and is free and open to the public and will be located at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. Legislators …read more.

INITIAL REPORT (10:28 a.m.): North Webster Police and Fire Department, along with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, are at the scene of a single vehicle accident on Armstrong Road, just west of CR 475E. The vehicle struck a NIPSCO utility pole causing it to snap. According to Chief Greg Church, the pole is dangerously close to …read more.

The City of Warsaw Department of Public Works has scheduled a compost give-away. The public is invited to bring trailers, dump trucks, pickup trucks and/or small containers between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning Monday, Jan. 5. The compost site is on West Center Street just inside Boggs Industrial Park. Products included …read more.