WARSAW — A proposed encroachment agreement, met with opposition Monday evening, Aug. 1 at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. The opposition was expressed by two council members and three citizens/business owners.The agreement will be presented Friday, Aug. 5, at the Warsaw Board of Works meeting.

WARSAW — It was a brief meeting for members of the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission Monday, Aug. 1. The month’s meeting consisted of approval of claims and two ordinances transferring funds from two tax increment financing districts.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Alexander David Jackson, 24, 11548 N. SR 13, Syracuse, has been released from the hospital and was booked yesterday, Sunday, July 31, in the Kosciusko County Jail. He was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury. His bond has been set at $5,000 surety and $250 cash. Around 6 …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw’s Pavement Preservation Project continues today, Monday, Aug. 1. Scheduled roads are Harrison Street from Center Street north to DuBois Street and West Market Street from Hand Avenue east to Columbia Street. Traffic delays are expected.

ROCHESTER — The family of John “Rocky” Barrett, chairman of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Shawnee, Okla., will be the honored family this year at the Trail of Courage Living History Festival, set for Sept. 17-18, at the Fulton County Historical Society grounds. A different Potawatomi family is honored every year at the Trail of Courage in …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame is calling for nominations for its third class of veteran honorees. The not-for-profit organization honors Hoosier veterans for service during and after active duty. To date, the IMVHOF has recognized 34 men and women for their outstanding military and civilian service. Up to 15 veterans will be honored …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — “Servant leader” may best describe the 2016 Legendary Lawyer selected by the Fellows of the Indiana Bar Foundation. John D. Ulmer, Goshen, has served lawyers, the judiciary, citizens and schools as well as his clients. The Fellows of the Foundation have selected him for the 2016 Legendary Lawyer Award. A former state legislator, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — When Pam Baucom was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease eight years ago, she was devastated. “I was totally surprised. I cried,” she recalled. Today, she is group leader of Kosciusko County Parkinson’s Support Group. It’s a forum for those afflicted with the disease to get educated and receive support, while dealing with …read more.

SYRACUSE — More than 30 cars were on display at the the first inaugural car show, hosted by Oakwood Resort and Syracuse-Wawasee Parks Foundation, Sunday, July 24. The turn out was better than expected, said event organizers. “We are really surprised at the turnout,” said J.R. Parent, owner of Oakwood Resort. The car show was …read more.

INDIANA — The US Bureau of Labor Statistics had some good news for Indiana for June: The state’s unemployment rate dropped .2 percent to 4.8 percent. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported June was the second consecutive month Indiana has seen a decrease in unemployment. The department also reported 8,594 Hoosiers found jobs while the …read more.

(Video from WSBT) SYRACUSE — Research on Lake Wawasee, by students and Dr. Nate Bosch, director, at the Center of Lake & Streams at Grace College, could make history and their findings revolutionary. On July 14, WSBT reporter Suzanne Spencer spoke with students and Bosch regarding the research and its importance. For the last six …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY – High temperatures are predicted in Indiana over the next several days and into the coming weekend. With even higher heat indexes, which is how hot the temperature feels to the human body when humidity is taken into account, the risks for heat-related illnesses increase significantly. Emergency medical professionals are encouraging Hoosiers to take …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s budget presentation to the Syracuse Town Council turned into a lengthy discussion during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 19. In discussing the budget, Scott told the council he was requesting $50,000 to complete the second floor of Station II. Right now the space is …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse department heads presented their proposed 2017 budgets during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 19. The estimated working budget is $1,969,676.34, which is $110,676 under maximum levy. The town manager’s budget is $217,508. Henry DeJulia, town manager, pointed out a decrease of 14.5 percent from the Oakwood Improvements …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District met Monday evening, July 18, to handle monthly business and approve the adoption of the 2016 sewer use ordinance. The board discussed the month’s claims, approving the payment of each one other than the monthly bill to the Syracuse town. Withholding payment on the Syracuse town bill …read more.

BREMEN — Shortly after 3 p.m. Monday afternoon, July 18, troopers from the Bremen State Police Post and area emergency personnel responded to the report of a head-on two vehicle crash on U.S. 6 east of Beech Road. Officers arrived to find a 2006 Ford Fusion with heavy front-end damage disabled in the middle of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Issues with the Eli Lilly Road trail widening project were discussed at the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday, July 18. Pulver Asphalt and Paving started construction Monday, July 11, but the work had to be suspended. “There have been some complications,” noted Executive Director Megan McClellan. The county called her and she met …read more.

WARSAW — New extrication equipment and an opportunity to match dollar for dollar on street improvements were presented to the Warsaw Common Council Monday, July 18. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Wilson presented the new equipment, part of the department’s heavy duty rescue improvements for the year. Firefighter Travis Rowland briefly explained the equipment with …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District has new plat books for sale and they include many new features. The new books include the following: Landowner maps that concentrate on rural landownership with detailed acreage information, parcel boundaries and section lines. Each map includes highways, roads, waterways, railways and municipal boundaries. Specialty maps include Kosciusko …read more.

Austin Beery holds his chicken during the 4-H Auction Friday at the Kosciusko County Fair. WARSAW — The 2016 Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Auction brought in a total of $414,064.19 from individual livestock buyers plus an additional $4,885.42 from the Buyers Support Group for a grand total of $418,950.41. There were 516 total lots sold. …read more.

WARSAW — Following the retirement of Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Randall Girod, Tressa Nichols announces her candidacy for the position. Nichols has been involved in county politics for nine years, most recently running for county council. She is a member of Warsaw Optimist Club and the Kosciusko Republican Women’s Club. She has been involved in …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police Department gained a new full time officer and received approval to hire two probationary patrol officers at today’s, Friday, July 15, Warsaw Board of Public Works meeting. Christopher R. Brown was given the oath of office by Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer at the start of the morning’s meeting. Brown was hired …read more.

WARSAW — A joint-funding agreement between the U.S. Department of the Interior and the city’s stormwater utility was approved by the Warsaw Board of Works Friday morning, July 15. The agreement, costing $4,000, is for the operation and maintenance of the Pike Lake stream gauge from Oct. 1, through Sept. 30, 2017. Brian Davison stated …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering free Community Canoeing from noon to 4 p.m. this Saturday, July 16 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday, July 18 at Center Lake Beach, (East side of the swimming pier, behind Pavilion). No registration is required. An annual waiver and rules sheet …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Interim Kosciusko County Republican Chair Marsha McSherry has called a county-wide caucus of Republican Precinct Committeemen and Vice Committeemen for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3. The caucus will be held in the old courtroom in the county courthouse.

WARSAW — A fundraiser for Isaiah 11 Ministry is set for Saturday, Aug. 27, at Hansen’s Eastlake Skating Center, 3010 Frontage Road, Warsaw; doors open at 4 p.m. and the bout starts at 5 p.m. The Bone City Rollers will play against the Lansing Mitten Mavens. The Bone City Rollers’s goal is “serving our community …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently announced the Town of Bremen as the newest member of the Indiana Main Street (IMS) Program, which encourages economic development, redevelopment, historic preservation and improvement to the downtown areas in Indiana cities and towns. “The Main Street designation …read more.

WARSAW — Today at Warsaw Community High School, Riley Children’s Foundation gave a total of $10,500 in grants to Warsaw area foundations who are invested in helping children in the area. Warsaw Riley Leadership Committee member Susan Findlay stated Riley chose to give to these organizations because, “These are the organizations that best served our …read more.

WARSAW — Korean War Veterans residing in Kosciusko County will be honored at the War Memorial at the Kosciusko County Courthouse in Warsaw at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2 as part of the First Friday event. The ceremony is a continuance of the “Honor & Remember Committee of Kosciusko County.” The program recognized World War II …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — For 13 years now, several hunters and trappers from Kosciusko County have paired their labor of love with a burgeoning charitable movement. Every hunting season from Nov. 15 through March 15, they skillfully scour the area’s snow-covered fields and woodlands looking for coyotes. They harvest their take — coyote hunting has no …read more.

LEESBURG — Indiana Conservation Officers and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are continuing to search for John J. Forbes Sr., 70,  of Chicago. Conservation Officers are continuing to utilize side scan sonar to image the bottom of the lake. The rough lake conditions and overall depth of Lake Tippecanoe have made the search difficult and lengthy. …read more.

INDIANA — Don’t send personal information over email. Scam artists are increasingly posing as work colleagues, supervisors or members of companies’ IT staffs over email in attempt to get sensitive information about employees or the business to commit fraud. Before clicking on email links or sending personal information over email, confirm for yourself that the email …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday, the board was given an update on construction projects by James Flecker, school corporation attorney.

SYRACUSE — Construction began Monday, July 11, on a continuation to the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail on Eli Lilly Road. Completion of the project, barring no severe weather, is projected to be in four weeks. Workers with Pulver Asphalt, Albion, began work Monday, cutting away the asphalt on the north side of the road, just right of …read more.

SYRACUSE — A teacher for 37 years, Don Bokhart will replace George Gilbert on the Wawasee school board. The school board approved the appointment of Bokhart during the regular monthly meeting Tuesday, July 12, in Syracuse.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Randy Girod, Cromwell, who has served as Kosciusko County Republican Chairman since 2008, resigned as county chairman July 7. He cited the diminishing health of his 89-year-old mother has resulted in the need for him to step down. “I need to devote my time and assistance to her at this time. It …read more.

MILFORD — “We looked out the window and it was gray outside, then all of a sudden we could feel the trailer moving forward,” said Gracie Jones, who resides at 602 Turkey Creek Drive, Milford. “We heard the electric pop and saw a flash from the bedroom. We thought a light bulb had popped. The …read more.

WARSAW — A busy agenda marked the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, July 12, in the Justice Building in Warsaw.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Historical Society is celebrating its 50 anniversary with an oldest T shirt contest July 20 through July 30. The T shirt must be of a county event, organization, business or activity, and must have the year printed on the shirt. Bring your shirt to the Old Jail Museum, 121 N Indiana St., Warsaw from …read more.

SYRACUSE — Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, reported he is still working on the five-year master plan to the Syracuse Park Board Monday night, July 11. Jonsson told the board he was currently looking at costs and how to fund several proposed projects. He will have more to report on at the August meeting.

NORTH WEBSTER — With the news the North Webster American Legion Post 253 was no longer serving food or having the kitchen open after Wednesday, July 13, the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce voted to move its general monthly meeting to its new, larger office inside the Tippecanoe Township Building. Members can bring their own lunch to the meeting.

Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday, July 11, approved Township Trustee Barb Griffith’s requests for 2017 budget allocations, but not before making a handful of tweaks to the amounts asked for. The budget with amendments was unanimously approved by the board, who instructed Griffith to bring the reworked budget to the board’s Aug. 8 meeting. …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Board Monday, July 11, heard Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s operations and equipment replacement budget proposals and voted to discuss the numbers further before its state imposed Aug. 1 deadline to take final action. Scott requested $1,653,535 for the department’s 2017 operations, a 2.5 percent increase from 2016. The increase falls below this …read more.

MILFORD — Milford citizens can expect another rate increase in the next year as the town council comes to grips with the economic realities of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management’s new wastewater regulations, according to John Julien of Umbaugh and Associates. Julien was at Milford Town Hall Monday, July 11, to present the council …read more.

LEESBURG — During its regular meeting Monday, July 11, the Town of Leesburg Board met in order to discuss, among other things, the possibility of a microbrewery moving into the Old Leesburg Mill. The Old Leesburg Mill has been empty since around December, 2015. Nick Deeter, owner of the mill, attended the meeting along with Stefan …read more.

WARSAW — Riley Children’s Foundation, the fundraising organization supporting Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, has granted $10,500 to family-focused initiatives in the Warsaw area. On July 13, Joe’s Kids, Inc. ($3,500), CASA of Kosciusko County ($3,500), and Boomerang Backpack – Warsaw Schools ($3,500) will each receive grants during a check presentation led …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club has inducted their new President, Jim Griest, for the 2016-2017 club year. The Warsaw Rotary club was founded in 1919 and meets on Fridays. Rotary’s motto is service above self. For more information visit their website.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Lakeland Regional Sewer District board met for the regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening, July 7, at the North Webster Community Center. Beginning at 6 p.m., the board had a full evening of updates, change orders and approving bills. Casey Erwin, project engineer for DLZ, put the project at about 67 …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program was recently named one of the state’s best values by Top Counseling Schools. Grace ranked 4th in Indiana. Top Counseling Schools aids higher learning by providing objective information for counseling students and professionals. Using the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Programs directory, accredited …read more.

WARSAW — “When I was a kid, I went to Camp Mollenhour, my dad sent me there,” said Conservation Officer Jordan Boggs. He was 9-years-old at the time and his dad told him being an conservation officer was a wonderful job. He wished he had pursued it. “It was a long process, but I wouldn’t …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a resurface project on S.R. 25, in Kosciusko County, is scheduled to begin Monday, July 11, weather permitting. INDOT contractors will begin with the upgrade of curb ramps through the Town of Mentone in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Curb ramp upgrades will take …read more.

WARSAW — Please be aware of a possible scam. Members report a gentleman in an unmarked white pick-up truck going door to door in the North Webster area. He is claiming to be a representative of their electric provider and asking members for their account information in exchange for 25 LED light bulbs. Please do NOT …read more.

WARSAW — At this month’s Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Commission meeting on Thursday, July 7, four businesses received alcohol permit renewals, one business was approved for a transfer of location and two businesses were approved for transfer of ownership. Nicole Dippon came before the board on behalf of Milford Party Pack requesting a transfer of …read more.

By Mickey Kaufman Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County WARSAW — It is so exciting! We broke ground last Monday on the two houses on Columbia Street in Warsaw. This week, Pioneer will do the excavation and get the foundations poured. A week after the concrete work, we will start the volunteer construction. The first …read more.

WARSAW — Their questions were answered and eventually the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission unanimously approved a request for Wawasee High School to raise chickens on school property. Approval was given during the regular monthly meeting of the APC Wednesday afternoon, July 6, at the county courthouse in Warsaw.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the closure of State Road 331 between 18 B Road and 19th Road, just south of Tippecanoe in Marshall County on Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. Norfolk Southern Railroad will be repairing the railroad crossing in the area. INDOT reminds drivers to use …read more.

WARSAW — A question often on people’s minds when they see the constant stream of bad news about meth labs, domestic violence or even bitter custody battles is, “Who’s looking out for the kids?” In the Kosciusko County court system, one answer is court appointed special advocates, or CASA, a group of volunteers, trained citizens, …read more.

WARSAW — The Breakfast with a Forester series has been so successful, that the foresters are returning to Warsaw for an encore.  Foresters from the Arrow Head Country Resource Conservation and Development Area (RC&D) Forestry Committee will be hosting an informal breakfast meeting from 8 – 9 a.m. on July 19 at the American Table Restaurant …read more.

WASHINGTON DC– Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) announced today that he is seeking fall interns in his Washington office. Interns will have the opportunity to experience the daily operations of Coats’ office and the legislative process firsthand. Depending on their university’s requirements, students may be able to receive academic credit for their service. Internships are open …read more.

WARSAW — Residents once again came to the Warsaw Common Council to complain about the new trash pick up. The council heard from a small handful of residents Tuesday evening, July 5, who indicated issues, but who had not contacted the public works for a solution.

WARSAW — Budgets for the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission’s general fund and the areas overseen by the commission were approved Tuesday afternoon, July 5.

WARSAW — The 2017 proposed budget and plans for Station 3 were the focus of the monthly meeting for the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory Board Tuesday afternoon, July 5.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — After a lifetime of hard work, older adults deserve to enjoy their golden years. As longevity increases, there are those who outlive their families and friends and money. In cases where mental capacity is diminished, they are vulnerable to self-neglect, lack of nutrition and medical treatment, unsafe or unhealthy living conditions, as …read more.

By Dana Hewitt Code Enforcement Inspector WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Building and Planning Department would like to remind residents of the city ordinance governing tall grass and weeds.  Sec. 38-31 defines Environmental Public Nuisance as “Any growth of weeds, grass, or rank vegetation on a plot or parcel of land other than excluded …read more.

SYRACUSE — Overcast skies did nothing to dampen the spirits of hundreds of visitors to Syracuse’s Lakeside Park, Monday, July 4. The crowds turned out in red, white and blue to swim, play volleyball, frolic on the playground and just enjoy the festive atmosphere as the Lakeland Area Community Band filled the air with patriotic …read more.

NORTHEAST INDIANA — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana (BBBSNEI) is pleased to announce that three awards – Big Sister of the Year, the Clifford P. Norman Service Award and the President’s Award – were given to its affiliates at the 2016 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) National Conference in Orlando, Fla. Out …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Lions held the Fish Fry and Stan Fox Memorial Silent Auction, one of its biggest fundraisers of the year from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 1 at the Syracuse Community Center. The auction was named after one of its founders, Stan Fox, who passed away in 2010. Fox was an …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Heritage Trust that has successfully funded conservation protections on nearly 62,000 acres over the past two decades is getting a name change. Effective July 1, IHT will be renamed the President Benjamin Harrison Conservation Trust Fund under a law passed earlier this year by the General Assembly. “It’s a fitting tribute …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Turkey Creek/Syracuse Fireman’s Barbecue has once again fed hundreds of citizens, continuing a fourth of July weekend tradition lasting nearly 30 years. Starting at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 2, the firemen and women of Syracuse Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services, 402 N. Huntington St., serving Turkey Creek Fire Territory, prepared 600 …read more.

WARSAW — Right-of-way acquisitions for the Husky Trail Project, including the roundabout, are almost complete. Only one more acquisition is needed before moving ahead with design plans. Approval of three of the four final properties was given at the Friday, July 1, Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.

WARSAW — A firefighter who has gone through the probationary period was sworn in as a regular firefighter with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Trent Stamper was given the oath of office by Mayor Joe Thallemer at Friday morning’s Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.

SOUTH BEND — Camp Kesem, a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer, is pleased to kick off its 14th annual season of camp in the Northern Indiana/Southern Michigan area. In the summer of 2015, over 5,000 children attended free summer camps during over 70 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Just how biodiverse are Indiana’s forests? Very, according to a multi-year study of one of Indiana’s oldest and most undisturbed state forests. The Indiana Forest Alliance’s inventory has revealed that this diminishing forest is habitat for important and endangered species and even newly discovered creatures. These include rare bats and three species of …read more.

At Wawasee Boat Company, what was old is new again. The company recently became the nation’s first authorized dealer for Hacker-Craft wooden boats, individually crafted white oak and mahogany vessels that are sure to soon make their resurgence all across Lake Wawasee. “Wawasee has had a huge wooden boat tradition since the 1920s,” said Doug …read more.

SYRACUSE — For five years, the good people of Grace Community Church in Goshen prayed and sought the Lord’s guidance.

SYRACUSE — Though he made a significant career decision, Kim Nguyen’s office will only change from the south side of Wawasee High School to the main office in the same building. During a special Wawasee school board meeting Tuesday, June 28, in Syracuse the board approved Nguyen to become the new principal of WHS effective with the 2016-17 school year.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School sophomore, Wynter Rhodes, won a contest to design the 2016 Tour des Lakes T-shirt. The Tour des Lakes bike ride committee decided to have a contest to design this year’s T-shirt. Teddy Pieper contacted Bill Eby, art teacher at Wawasee High School. His students produced 32 creative entries. “It was …read more.

UPDATE: The alert issued today, June 27, on Louva and Wayne Hallfeldt has been cancelled as of 3:34 p.m. today. This cancellation was requested by the Allen County Sheriff. FORT WAYNE— The Allen County Sheriff is investigating the disappearance of two adults from Fort Wayne. Louva A. Hallfeldt is an 81 year old white female, …read more.

WARSAW — Want to hear some of the latest trends and challenges facing women in the workplace? Then plan to join WISE for a panel discussion on Hot Topics for Women in the Workplace. Industry leaders will discuss some of the latest topics, challenges and trends that women are experiencing. Our panelists bring diverse work experience …read more.

CLAYPOOL — An early morning house fire has claimed the life of one person in southern Kosciusko County. Firemen from the Burket/Seward Township Fire Department responded this morning at approximately 2:57 a.m. to a reported residential house fire in the 8600 block of South Valentine Road, Claypool, near Yellow Creek Lake.  Fireman arrived to find …read more.

[weaver_youtube FdgWVkeHZLk rel=0]   SYRACUSE — Recent activities of the Center for Lakes & Streams, water quality in Syracuse and Wawasee lakes, the history of the lake to current. These were topics presented by Dr. Nate Bosch, director of Center for Lakes and Streams, at a community gathering on Lake Wawasee Saturday evening, June 25. …read more.

  SYRACUSE — With sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s, many people were “following the signs of the daisies” as the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club held its annual garden tour. This year, the garden tour featured four gardens, two in Syracuse and two in Milford along with the 5 acres of prairie at Camp …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Northern Indiana Dairy Trail, which celebrates Indiana dairy industry and National Dairy month, continued Saturday, June 25, at Oneeda Farm, owned by Roger and Camille Hibschman and their children. Anywhere from 500 to 600 people were expected to stop by the dairy farm to take a tour and learn where milk and …read more.

SYRACUSE — Close to 200 residents and families from Syracuse and Wawasee Lakes are expected to attend this morning’s Wawasee Property Owner’s Association/Syracuse Lake Association Family Breakfast at Oakwood Resort. The breakfast event will continue until 10:30 a.m. Organizations such as the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club, Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Foundation, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, Center for Lakes …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) released statewide findings from the 2016 Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count. Findings include a 1 percent decrease in overall homelessness and a significant decrease in individuals, families and veterans identified as being chronically homeless. “We are pleased at the continued decrease in our state’s homelessness, which …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that traffic traveling on US 6 near CR 29 in Elkhart County will experience slow-moving traffic and temporary 20-minute road closures throughout the day Wednesday, June 29. On the morning of Wednesday, June 29, between the hours of 5-8 a.m., traffic on US 6 near CR …read more.

INDIANA — In many ways, the deck is stacked against millennials these days, but there are places they can get a fairer deal. It just might not be in the first places they would think to look. MoneyRates compiled a list of the best states for millennials in 2016, and specifically, the best states for the …read more.

ELKHART — There will be a caucus held at 11 a.m. Saturday June 25, at the meeting room at the Concord Mall to nominate Carl Rust as the Democratic candidate for the Indiana Senate District 12 seat that is being vacated by Carlin Yoder. District 12 includes a large portion of Elkhart County and six precincts …read more.

[weaver_youtube mBBLSkUTVeM rel=0]   SYRACUSE — The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation purchased what has been known as the Searfoss Family Homestead in February; it is now known as WACF Between-The-Lakes. And while plans for the property are “still in the planning stages,” the first step in reutilization of the property took place Wednesday afternoon. Dan …read more.

WARSAW — Extensive discussion was held on a proposal to revitalize underutilized alleys in the city Monday, June 20, at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. The presentation was given by Jeremy Skinner, city planner, and David Gustafson, owner of Urban Retrend. No action was taken. “It is an opportunity for improvements to the downtown, increase …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued until midnight for Kosciusko County. At 10:56 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Wakarusa, seven miles southeast of Mishawaka. The storm is moving southeast at 25 mph. The storm is expected to reach Nappanee and New Paris around 11:25 p.m., Milford around 11:35 p.m., Syracuse …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service has declared a Tornado Watch for Kosciusko County until 5 a.m. Thursday morning. A tornado watch means that tornadoes are possible in the area. Be ready to move to a safe area in your house and discuss emergency plans with your family. Additional Indiana counties under the watch …read more.

SYRACUSE — Ever want to go all out decorating for Christmas, but the weather was just too cold? Here’s your chance to decorate until your heart’s content by entering the 2016 Wawasee Flotilla’s “Christmas In July” parade. The Flotilla will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, and is celebrating its 55th parade. What are …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – First Lady Karen Pence hosted the seventh award reception for grant recipients of the Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation at the Governor’s Residence on Tuesday, where she awarded $52,500 to 57 organizations and charities that serve Hoosier families and children across the state. Joe’s Kids was represented by Michele Bickel, Director of Community …read more.

WARSAW — On July 1, the Kosciusko Community YMCA, both the Parkview Warsaw and the North Webster branches, will be offering free admission to anyone who brings in a donation of a toiletry item. They will be collecting travel-size shampoos, conditioners, bars of soap, razors, toothbrushes and toothpaste. This collection will benefit World Compassion Network and …read more.

SYRACUSE — Larry Martindale was sworn in as the new councilman representing Ward 4 during the Syracuse Town Council’s meeting Tuesday night, June 21. The council, with council President Larry Siegel absent, quickly got down to business by approving a fiscal plan provided by London Witte for annexing the industrial park into the town. Town …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Rob Parker, President & CEO, of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed his first year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the University of Wisconsin …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A second payment on the state mandated sewer treatment upgrades was approved by the North Webster Town Council at its monthly meeting, Tuesday, June 21, at the North Webster Community Center. General contractor for the project, Crosby Construction, Fort Wayne, will receive $81,468 since the council approved the request. Triad Associates Jeremy …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council is considering amending the peddler permit at the request of Police Chief Jim Layne. Layne explained during the council’s regular council meeting Tuesday night, June 21, that businesses such as Nelson’s and food trucks would need a peddler permit. Those selling food items would pay a higher fee than …read more.

GOSHEN — This morning at 12:28 a.m. an officer with the Goshen Police Department initiated a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Elkhart Road (near US 33 and Riverside). Upon approaching the driver’s window the officer observed, worn on the driver, a vest with multiple wires extending from it. The driver made comments alerting …read more.