WARSAW — Holiday preparation is ahead of schedule due to unseasonably warm weather. During the Warsaw Park’s Board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15, Shaun Gardner, maintenance director announced that all of the light displays in Central Park were arranged correctly, now the team will work on cording the displays. “The crew took full advantage of the beautiful …read more.

WARSAW — Since August 2016, juniors and seniors from Kosciusko County high schools have been taking advantage of a new, two-year cosmetology program at Inspire College of Cosmetology, 3171 E. Center St., Warsaw, the result of a partnership between Inspire and the Warsaw Area Career Center. “We’d been receiving requests from students for a cosmetology …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — “I am honored to be chosen as a Friend of Extension,” said David Hess. “I guess over the years I’ve never thought much about being a friend of extension. It’s just what you do … been in positions where I can urge people to, in my opinion, do the right thing.”

NORTH WEBSTER — The good news for those who reside in the North Webster town limits is leaf collection has been continued until Friday, Dec. 9. Severn Trent Utilities Manager Mike Noe shared the news with the North Webster Town Council at its monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the North Webster Community Center.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Family was the theme of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation annual celebration luncheon held in the Winona Heritage Room on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Jerry Yeager, board president, started the luncheon off on a cheerful note with sharing a brief year in review. During the 2015-2016 fiscal year, the foundation completed Lilly Endowment’s …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District Board held their November meeting on Nov. 15. KC Recycling Depot had a record year for America Recycles Day, which they held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12.  This included 128 visitors and sales of approximately $500 at the Eco Store, located …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 2nd annual Law Enforcement Field Day on Oct. 29 and Nov. 5. The sheriff’s office offers this training free of charge to a number of local police and sheriff’s departments. Officers who attended the event received 10 hours of in-service training. The field day event …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council had nearly adjourned its monthly meeting Monday, Nov. 14, when resident Jay Urbin inquired about a property at 105 N. Maple St. in Milford, which has, so far, eluded the town’s clean-up efforts. The issue was discussed previously at the October meeting, when it was indicated Ken Brower, Milford building …read more.

WARSAW — A division of one lot into two and discussion on further study into a 4 ½-year-old sign ordinance were the only topics before the Warsaw City Planning Commission Monday evening, Nov. 14.

INDIANA — Governor Mike Pence has declared this week, Nov. 13 through 19, as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. The Indiana Department of Transportation began preparing for the upcoming winter season soon after the snow and ice melted last spring. INDOT’s top winter priority is removing snow and preventing ice on more than 11,000 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Step outside tonight and get a look at the largest supermoon since 1948. A supermoon occurs when the moon becomes full on the same day as its perigee, the point in the moon’s orbit when it is closest to Earth. This supermoon is the largest since 1948 and the moon won’t come this …read more.

WARSAW — After the tragic murder of two-year old Adalin Stamper, the Warsaw community is coming together to help pay for funeral expenses and show support. Adalin was found murdered on Friday, Nov. 11 allegedly by her mother’s boyfriend, Christopher Grimmett. Over the weekend two different ways to help the grieving family emerged on social …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is in the beginning stages of planning and preparing for the Annual Membership Awards Dinner. Each year the Kosciusko Chamber presents prestigious awards to deserving businesses, organizations and individuals who have invested in Kosciusko County. The Kosciusko Chamber is seeking nominations for the 2017 Membership Awards Dinner …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court annual report (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016) and the Indiana Judicial Service Report and Probation Report (Jan. 1, 2015 – Dec. 31, 2015) are available online.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kosciusko County, along with other 911 centers in the state, recently received funds from the 911 fees. A total of $5.3 million was distributed statewide, with Kosciusko County receiving $62,523.87. The funds will be placed in the county’s 911 fund and used for equipment. The distribution was approved by the statewide 911 board and is the second 90/10 distribution.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to review the Internet Acceptable Use Policy at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14 in meeting room A/B. The monthly meeting will immediately follow the public hearing.

The City of Warsaw and Town of Winona Lake offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Warsaw’s Friday trash route will be picked up on Thursday, Nov. 10.

NORTH WEBSTER — Samuel Stimmel, the 67-year-old former owner of Stimmelator’s strip bar in North Webster, has been sentenced to five months in prison for filing false tax forms. Stimmel will begin serving his sentence in January of 2017. He was also ordered to pay $61,185 in restitution—that’s the alleged amount by which he underreported …read more.

WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Nov. 9, in Warsaw, moved a day back due to Election Day, Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved two petitions for Richard and Jennifer Hicks.

LEESBURG — Could Indiana have a second Hoosier be included in President-Elect Donald Trump’s inner circle? Even more so, could it be someone from Leesburg? Politico, an online political magazine, as well as Hoosier Ag Today, Indiana’s Farm Network, both posted today, Wednesday, Nov. 9, that chief executive officer of Tom Farms LLC, Kip Tom …read more.

WARSAW — The City-County Athletic Complex will be receiving a $100,000 grant on behalf of the Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission towards purchasing land from RR Donnelley. On Nov. 9, CCAC Board Treasurer Rick Paczkowski updated the Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission on how the CCAC has been doing and asked the commissioners to consider giving money …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County went red across the board, along with state voters. While precincts were reporting lines of voters throughout most of Tuesday, when the final tallies were made, only 60.89 percent of the county’s 54,162 registered voters went to the polls. This was lower than the 2012 and 2008 presidential general elections, …read more.

SYRACUSE — There will be no changes in the makeup of the Wawasee school board. Incumbents Mike Wilson (District 1) and Don Bokhart (District 2) retained the two at-large seats on the board after Tuesday’s election.

SYRACUSE — Just like a house, school buildings need attention and renovations. In an effort to keep up with building needs, the Wawasee Community School Corp. is moving forward with more construction or renovation projects.

WARSAW — Kosciusko voter turn out was at 60.9 percent, lower than the 2012 and 2008 Presidential elections, where turn out was at 62-63 percent. All precincts have been counted with the final precincts arriving at 8:49 p.m. Totals for the county are: President Donald J. Trump, Republican — 23,909 Hillary Clinton, Democrat — 6,311 …read more.

SYRACUSE — During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Nov. 8, in Syracuse, the Wawasee school board heard a report on the school improvement plan, as well as the school achievement plan, in place at Wawasee Middle School. Susan Mishler, principal of WMS, presented the report.

WARSAW — As of 8:25 p.m., only four precincts have not shown up at the Justice Building. All four are from Plain Township. The results are: President Donald J. Trump, Republican — 22,607 Hillary Clinton, Democrat — 5,948 Gary Johnson, Libertarian — 1,589 Write-In — 489 United States Senate Todd Young, Republican — 20,962 Evan …read more.

WARSAW — With 48 of the 69 precincts reporting the results are: President Donald J. Trump, Republican — 18,641 Hillary Clinton, Democrat — 4,985 Gary Johnson, Libertarian — 1,338 Write-In — 415 United States Senate Todd Young, Republican — 17,314 Evan Bayh, Democrat — 6,342 Lucy Brenton, Libertarian — 1,549 Write-In — 6 Governor Eric …read more.

WARSAW — With 37 of the 69 precincts reporting the results are: President Donald J. Trump, Republican — 14,341 Hillary Clinton, Democrat — 3,972 Gary Johnson, Libertarian — 1,040 Write-In — 347 United States Senate Todd Young, Republican — 13,483 Evan Bayh, Democrat — 4,935 Lucy Brenton, Libertarian — 1,165 Write-In — 3 Governor Eric …read more.

WARSAW — Results after 22 precincts are: President Donald J. Trump, Republican — 10,070 Hillary Clinton, Democrat — 2,950 Gary Johnson, Libertarian — 762 Write-In — 252 United States Senate Todd Young, Republican — 9,465 Evan Bayh, Democrat — 3,651 Lucy Brenton, Libertarian — 837 Write-In — 2 Governor Eric Holcomb, Republican — 9,487 John …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw 4-2 was the first precinct to arrive at 6:22 p.m. with Warsaw 4-3 soon following. The first results contained absentee ballots and were distributed at 6:53 p.m. with eight precincts reporting. The results are: President Donald J. Trump, Republican — 6,333 Hillary Clinton, Democrat — 1,964 Gary Johnson, Libertarian — 448 Write-In …read more.

WARSAW — Join fellow Kosciusko County Democrats tonight, Nov. 8, for its Election night watch party. The group be meeting at Mad Anthony Brewing Company, 113 East Center St., Warsaw, starting at 7 p.m. to watch the election results come in.

WARSAW — Voting is coming to a close with only a few hours left for Kosciusko County residents to cast their vote in the 2016 Presidential Election. Jerry Nelson, a poll worker at the second precinct polling center in the Warsaw City Civil Chambers says voter turnout today has been “Outstanding.” At about 2 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 9:20 a.m. Monday Nov. 7, Warsaw Police responded to Oak Brooke Place on the east side of Warsaw for a home invasion that had just taken place. The homeowner told police that her neighbor, Daricus Phillips, knocked on her door asking if her nephew was there, to which she replied that …read more.

  WARSAW — Election Day is underway in Kosciusko County. Poll booths opened at 6 a.m., with some with individuals already lined at the door waiting to cast their vote. At the polling booth for the Fifth Precinct of Wayne Township, New Life Christian Church, Warsaw, people were lined up outside the door waiting to vote …read more.

WARSAW — A resolution and two ordinances relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for a new fire station were approved, but with a 6-1 vote Monday evening, Nov. 7, at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. Ron Shoemaker was the lone member against proceeding further.

WARSAW — Amendments of contracts for two projects were approved by the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission Monday afternoon, Nov. 7. The amendments were made on contracts with American Structurepoint Inc., for the Buffalo Street project and Troyer Group for the CR 300N road project.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indianapolis Star compiled data from the Federal Election Commission to see where in Kosciusko County residents donated to which presidential nominee. Ink Free News used that data to find out which presidential nominee donors in Kosciusko County supported. In total, Kosciusko County residents donated $6,503.95 to Hillary Clinton’s campaign and $16,817.38 to Donald Trump’s campaign. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Voting locations for the Nov. 8 general election have been established and announced by Michelle Puckett, county auditor. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. The locations are designated by the county commissioners.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The day is near to cast your vote for president, senator, state leadership, local officials and school board officials. The general election for 2016 is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland Regional Sewer District board members met Thursday evening, Nov. 3, to discuss project updates and setbacks. After hearing updates from DLZ engineer Casey Erwin, it seems the project is nearing completion, shining a light through the very long tunnel of a project. Of the four contracted construction areas, one has already …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Works approved various grants and contracts during a short meeting on Friday, Nov. 4. Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker presented two grants, one contract and one joint service agreement to the board. Warsaw and Winona Lake will be splitting at $10,000 Non Motorist Grant. The grant will be used …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Traffic Partnership announced it will increase patrols for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday travel period – running Nov. 11 through Dec. 4. Officers will join more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies, to conduct high-visibility patrols encouraging drivers and passengers to drive sober, and buckle up for safety. …read more.

WARSAW — A roundabout is set to be put in the intersection of Mariners Drive and Husky Trail next spring. During the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commissions meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 2, City Planner Jeremy Skinner informed the commissioners that some preliminary work is being done with utilities on Husky Trail but construction for the roundabout will …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Many homes in the area are without power to do a large storm that appeared around 9:40 p.m. tonight, Nov. 2. According to NIPSCO, these area towns are reporting the following outages: Milford — 1 without power Nappanee — 2 without power North Webster — 54 without power Syracuse — 45 without …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for poor drainage areas in northern Kosciusko County, Southern Elkhart County and Marshall County until 1:45 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 2. At 9:40 p.m., doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding and overflowing in poor drainage areas. One …read more.

1st Sgt. Chad Hill, Public Information Office Kosciusko County F.A.C.T. Team MENTONE — One individual is dead following a vehicle, train collision in the town of Mentone Wednesday evening, Nov. 2. Mentone Police officers, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputies and emergency personnel, responded to the railroad crossing near the intersection of SR 25 and SR …read more.

WARSAW — Aldi has plans in the works to relocate from its current location on Commerce Drive, Warsaw, to the corner of Husky Trail and Parker Street. Matt Brown with A & F Engineering, a company based out of Indianapolis, presented findings from a traffic study to Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission on Wednesday, Nov. 2. …read more.

WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 2, in Warsaw, the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for the re-plat of a subdivision in the Chapman Lake area.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is now accepting applications for the Grace Opportunities for Adult Learners program. The degree completion program is offered residentially or fully online for adults who wish to complete their four-year degree while maintaining family and work responsibilities. The next GOAL cohort will begin Jan. 9, 2017. With convenient scheduling, current technology …read more.

  WARSAW — At 11:40 a.m. Warsaw Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at Moran Transportation Corporation, 2744 W Old Road 30, Warsaw. The initial dispatch call stated the fire began on a loading dock. A full assist was called for Winona Lake Fire. North Webster Fire, Atwood Fire, Plain Township Fire, Mentone Fire and Pierceton …read more.

WARSAW — Shortly before 9 a.m., Edgewood Middle School employees got a scare when a deer jumped into and shattered a window near the main entrance. The window next to entrance two, was completely shattered, but the deer did not make it inside. It was initially thought the deer was badly injured and Warsaw Police …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Michael Ragan, Republican chair and David Kolbe, Democratic chair issued a joint statement about voting in the county earlier this week. The statement is as follows: This election represents an historic one where citizens will, in voting, have the opportunity to select leaders with clearly distinct beliefs in the way forward for …read more.

WARSAW — If you need help comparing plans or filling-out an application on the Health Insurance Marketplace, Lutheran Health Network KCH is once again offering free assistance during Open Enrollment, Nov. 1  through Jan. 31, 2017. Appointments may be made with the hospital’s certified assisters by calling (574) 372-7818, or can be booked online. The Affordable …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Democratic Party announces that at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3 the Gubernatorial candidate John Gregg bus will make a stop at Kosciusko County Justice Building in Warsaw. With former Speaker of the House Gregg will be Lt. Governor candidate and current State Senator Christina Hale, current Superintendent of Public …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — According to the National Weather Service, a ridge of high pressure will provide dry conditions today, Oct. 31, through Tuesday, which will be perfect for trick-or-treating. Highs today will range from the mid 50s to the lower 60s. The ridge of high pressure will slowly slide east tonight allowing south winds …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY  — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the State Soil Conservation Board recently awarded $938,651 in Clean Water Indiana (CWI) grants to 34 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) across the state, including Kosciusko County. The purpose of these grants is to seek new ways to protect Indiana’s drinking water, improve water …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  Shortly after 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a call of an off road vehicle collision in the 14000 block of North CR 300W, Wabash County. Timothy Bradford, 57, Silver Lake, was operating the ATV on private property when he collided with a tree. The ATV sustained …read more.

MILFORD — At approximately 8:05 p.m. on Saturday night, Oct. 29, Milford EMS and Milford Fire Department were called out to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of SR 15 and East CR 1350N, Milford. First responders transported four patients with injuries. There were children involved. Traffic is currently backed up on both sides of …read more.

[weaver_youtube xwnSAzmm0E8 rel=0] PIERCETON — At Approximately 8:20 p.m., Pierceton First Responders were called out to a fully engulfed house fire at 4769 East CR 500S, Pierceton. The residence was reportedly vacant at the time of the fire. A full assist from Sydney Fire Department and Winona Lake Fire Department were called for out by dispatch. Claypool …read more.

WARSAW — Paul H. Gingerich originally had an Oct. 28, 2022 projected release date from the Indiana Department of Corrections. That release date has now been modified to April 28, 2020, by Kosciusko Circuit Court Special Judge James R. Heuer. Gingerich was sentenced in January 2011, at 12 years of age, to 25 years in …read more.

SYRACUSE — When voters go to their polling locations Tuesday, Nov. 8, to vote for Wawasee school board candidates, they will choose from among five candidates seeking the two at-large seats.

SYRACUSE — Four of the five Wawasee school board candidates for two at-large seats were present at a forum Thursday evening, Oct. 27, in the lecture room at Wawasee Middle School. Candidate Gary Coy was not present.

LEESBURG — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies responded yesterday at approximately 4:42 p.m. to the locations of house No. 233, EMS T-13 Lane, Leesburg, in regards to a reported accidental shooting at that location. Officers and medics from North Webster/Tippecanoe Township EMS/Fire Department arrived and located Charles P. Murphy, 51, at the residence, suffering from a wound …read more.

WARSAW — Fall leaf pick-up in the Corporate City Limits of Warsaw will begin Monday, Oct. 31. Large piles of leaves raked to the curb or alley by 7 a.m. will be picked up on your regular trash day. Please do not put sticks or other trash in the leaf piles.  Small piles will need to be …read more.

CLAYPOOL — An August house explosion in southwestern Kosciusko County that killed one individual has been determined to be accidental. Numerous emergency personnel responded to the location of 4678 South, CR 450W, Claypool, on Aug. 25, in regards to a house that had exploded.  Officials arrived and discovered the residence to have been obliterated, with massive destruction.  …read more.

WARSAW  — Now that leaf season is here, the cemetery staff asks that summer decorations be removed as soon as possible.  Removal of all loose items on foundations and monument bases must be removed.  This greatly helps the staff clear the grounds of nuts, leaves and branches with the appropriate tools.  Flowers that are attached to the …read more.

PIERCETON — On Tuesday, Oct. 25, the two adults that have been missing for 2 1/2 years from Indiana were located alive in Jackson County North Carolina. Amanda Owens, 29, Warsaw, and Jeramiah Eckert, 36, Pierceton, have been missing since April 2014. Owens was reported missing by her parents on June 6, 2014, to the Warsaw Police Department, and …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community Senior Services board of directors and staff will be hosting a special fundraising event at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 28.  The event will be held at the senior center located at 800 N. Park Avenue.  Community and business leaders from throughout Kosciusko County will be in attendance. David Neff, executive …read more.

SYRACUSE — A total of five candidates are seeking two at-large seats in the Nov. 8 election for the school board of the Wawasee Community School Corp.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Randy Royster, Chair of the Community Foundations National Standards Board. “This …read more.

WARSAW — “No matter what anybody says I did not commit this crime,” stated Brandon Thomas Woody when given an opportunity to make a statement this morning in Kosciusko Circuit Court. This statement brought sounds of disbelief and sarcastic laughs from those in the packed courtroom. Woody, 24, was sentenced by Judge Michael Reed to …read more.

WARSAW — The remainder of 24-year-old Kyle David DeHart’s life will be spent behind bars unless he wins an appeals case with Indiana Court of Appeals. DeHart was sentenced this morning by Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed to 55 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections for the murder of Joshua Randall Knisley. He …read more.

WARSAW — A local bus service is providing Kosciusko County residents with free transportation to voting booths on Election Day. The Kosciusko County Area Bus Service is providing an additional bus to their regularly scheduled route to provide transportation from individual’s homes in Kosciusko County to resident’s designated voting booths from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 …read more.

Paul H. Gingerich WARSAW — Paul Gingerich, now 18, may find out Friday morning if he will continue his sentence on probation or remain in jail. A continuation of a hearing on alternative sentencing options will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Special Judge James Heuer of Whitley County Circuit Court …read more.

WARSAW — A hearing on pending motions to dismiss, filed by two defendants, in a lawsuit filed by Atta Belle Helman and Larry Dwayne Helman has been set for 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. The hearing will be held in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Counsel for both The Papers Inc. and Stacey Staley have filed motions …read more.

WARSAW — Studies to investigate potential solutions to “grade separation” between city streets and railroad crossings and a flooding problem on East Market Street, were approved by members of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety. The two areas were among agenda items at Monday morning’s meeting, Oct. 24.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Property taxes for Kosciusko County will be due Thursday, Nov. 10, for 2015 payable 2016 tax payments.  Tax bills are mailed one time each year in the spring and include both the  spring and fall installment coupons.  Taxes may be paid on the main floor of the Courthouse in the Treasurer’s Office located at …read more.

[weaver_youtube daO_XfWNyOU rel=0]     WARSAW — It was a special evening Friday, Oct. 21, at the Kosciusko County Republican Hall of Fame Banquet. Not only were two individuals named the 2016 Woman and Man of the Year, but a special recognition was given to former State Senator V. Richard (Dick) Miller, who passed away …read more.

WARSAW — The following individuals are running uncontested races for seats on the Warsaw Board of School Trustees. District 4 Randy Polston Polston is running for a second term on the Warsaw Board of School Trustees. Polston has served the children in Warsaw Community Schools for thirty four years with Warsaw Schools. He taught fourth and fifth grade …read more.

SYRACUSE — CSX Railroad will be closing down Warner Road, East Shore Drive and Front Street in Syracuse the week of Oct. 24-28 for routine track work weather permitting.

Chelsea Marie Maule SYRACUSE — Chelsea Marie Maule, 26, Syracuse, has been reported found and safe. Maule was reported as a missing person on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Her family used social media and releases from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department to get the word out. A Facebook post has confirmed that Maule is safe and …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals approved two cases Thursday, Oct. 20. Both of the items of business on the agenda were continued cases from August. Ernest and Christine Wingard’s petition for an exception was approved. They want to allow the construction of an oversized accessory building that is 1,226 square feet, where the …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — Nineteen year old Marcus Wolfe has been missing for nearly three months after he did not return home on July 25. “This was completely uncharacteristic,” said Marcus’s mother Tammy Wolfe of his disappearance. “He would tell me everything. He wouldn’t go anywhere without saying anything.” Marcus had attended The Bear’s Birthday Bash …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is attempting to locate Chelsea Marie Maule, 26, of Syracuse. Chelsea was purportedly last seen Monday, Oct. 17 and has been reported missing to sheriff’s detectives this morning.  She was last seen driving a black, Ford Explorer with a small yellow sticker on the passenger side, rear window. Family …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A status conference will be held at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in Kosciusko Circuit Court to set a hearing on The Papers Inc. motion to dismiss the complaint against the company in a suit brought by Atta Bell Helman and Larry Dwayne Helman. Stacey Staley has also filed a joinder in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Discussion became heated during the Winona Lake Town Council meeting when a Winona Lake resident made her feelings known about recent changes in parking on a street in Winona. During the summer, the Winona Lake Town Council voted to make Court Street a one way street going south, versus its prior status as …read more.

WARSAW — During a public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18, the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department gave an insight into what Warsaw’s parks will look like in the next five years. A detailed improvement plan was submitted that was separated by years and the proposed improvements for each year. These are the main projects and …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A concerned citizen approached North Webster Town Council about the appearance of some of the town’s dwellings at the council’s meeting Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the North Webster Community Center. The topic seems to be a theme among area towns as both Milford and Syracuse have had ongoing complaints about dwellings having too much trash and abandoned vehicles around them.

WARSAW — U.S. Rep. Todd Young, Indiana 9th District, Republican candidate for U.S. Senator, will be in Warsaw, from 11:15 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 19.

CROMWELL — Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District trustees met for a brief regular monthly meeting Monday evening, Oct. 17. The board heard updates on the sewer project wrapping around the Wawasee area from engineer Brian Houghton, who provided info about each of the complete or nearly complete contracted areas.

SYRACUSE — The SR 13 crossing project has been approved by Indiana Department of Transportation, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee heard Monday, Oct. 17. A pedestrian light will be installed at the intersection of SR 13 and Pickwick Drive. The town is interested in helping, said Megan McClellan, executive director. “We are waiting to hear how …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — “We can see the end of the tunnel,” said Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees member Bob Sanders at a special meeting held Monday, Oct. 17, at the North Webster Community Center. The special meeting was held because asphalt plants close in the next month due to weather, and the board …read more.

WARSAW — The process of issuing general obligation bonds, not to exceed $3.9 million for the construction and equipping of Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station 3 has begun. That is pending approval by the Wayne Township Advisory Board of an interlocal agreement. The bonds will not increase the city’s debt service levy.

WARSAW — The Anna Yoder MS Fund at IU School of Medicine-Fort Wayne, with support from Kosciusko Community Hospital, is hosting a free multiple sclerosis education and outreach event for individuals, their family members and caregivers and medical professionals who work with individuals with MS.  The meeting is 6:30-8:15 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 3, at Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW —  One home has been saved from demolition while another home was sentenced to be demolished at a Warsaw hearing docket on Monday, Oct. 17. Jeff Woken spoke on behalf of Altisource, a natural preservation company, about a home at 330 Ringneck Trail, Warsaw. Woken gave hearing officer Lawrence Clifford an update on what …read more.

WARSAW — The date that Main Street will be closed to traffic from Hickory Street to Colfax for final paving has been changed to Tuesday, Oct. 18. There will be no parking allowed during the paving. This will be the final step of the Main Street resurfacing project.

SYRACUSE — Less than a year from now, barring any major obstacles, students and staff will fill a brand new elementary school in Syracuse. Work is progressing well and even ahead of schedule at the new Syracuse Elementary School on Kern Road, projected to be ready for the start of the 2017-18 school year.

WARSAW —  Candidates Rep. David Wolkins, Republican, and Dee M. Moore, Democratic, are opposing each other in the race for the position as Indiana State Representative in District Eighteen. District Eighteen is comprised of the counties Carroll, Cass, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall and Miami. It includes the towns Akron, Amboy, Argos, Bunker Hill, Burket, Camden, Claypool, …read more.

Warsaw Wesleyan Church, 2402 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, will host a craft bazaar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. The public is invited to “browse and buy” hand-crafted candles, soap and other items. Homemade cookies and breads will also be available for purchase. Breakfast and lunch will be served a la …read more.