An adoption to amend the solid waste ordinance brought about criticism from landlords of apartments during the Monday, April 18, Warsaw Common Council meeting. Landlords present, including their attorney, claimed the ordinance caused some constitutional concerns of equal protection, there was no knowledge of the changes until recently and issues were aired that were not …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday evening, April 18, and Megan McClellan, executive director, gave the committee an update on several trail projects.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb will be the keynote speaker at the Kosciusko Lincoln Day Dinner. The event will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Champagne Jam, 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw. Holcomb is well-regarded for his upbeat, inspiring political speeches. All candidates will be given an opportunity to address those …read more.

WARSAW — Two sewer feasibility studies were approved by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety Friday morning, April 15. The studies will look into the Airport Industrial park area, Deer Trail and Ellsworth Street areas. Wessler Engineering, Inc., Fort Wayne, was hired for all three studies at a total cost of $52,800. Jeremy …read more.

By MELANIE VERBURG Public Relations Specialist, IU Health Goshen GOSHEN — Goshen residents will be able to receive primary and urgent care at a new clinic space on U.S. 33. IU Health Goshen completed construction on the facility in late first quarter, 2016, and IU Health Goshen Physicians Family Medicine and Urgent Care Clinic, 2824 …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced a tentative timeline for construction of left-turn lanes on SR 19 at CR 52, just north of the Nappanee. Work recently began with the installation of pipe along the roadway. Motorists can expect daytime traffic directed by flaggers while the remainder of pipe is installed. Later, drivers …read more.

WARSAW — Kayla Horn is wearing many hats these days. She works two part-time jobs and is going to college. She is the new information technology programming technical assistant at Warsaw Community Public Library. Horn grew up in Kosciusko County and is the oldest of her three siblings, a brother and a sister. Her father …read more.

WARSAW — Flooding at Central Park may be on its way out due to the efforts of the city’s utilities department and the clearing of a 36-inch storm sewer line heavily blocked with tree roots. Rainfall would frequently flood areas of Central Park eliminating use for parking and recreation. Despite what should have been adequate …read more.

By DENNIS ROSEBOUGH Communications Director , Office of Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb  INDIANAPOLIS — At the Indiana State Capitol, the Department of the Navy, the office of the Indiana Lieutenant Governor and Duke Energy hosted a press event regarding energy security and resiliency initiatives in Indiana Wednesday, April 13. This event follows the recent announcement that …read more.

MILFORD — Waubee Lake Park is a summer destination for many families who reside in and around the Milford area. Owned by the town of Milford, the park offers a place for families to enjoy the shores of Waubee Lake, complete with a public beach supervised by lifeguards. However, the playground equipment at the park …read more.

GOSHEN — Norfolk Southern Railroad and the Goshen Police Department will be conducting a Trespassing Abatement Program or T.A.P. Officers will be assigned to this special detail on a selected date in an effort to deter individuals from trespassing on the railroad tracks in the city. Crossing railroad tracks is only permitted at marked crossings. …read more.

WARSAW — Pilots are beginning to fly out of their way in order to take advantage of the low fuel prices at the Warsaw Municipal Airport, according to Nick King, manager of the Warsaw Municipal Airport. Due to advertising through Flight Aware, a flight tracking and planning application used by pilots, the Warsaw Municipal Airport has …read more.

Barry Andrew WARSAW — Kurt Jones will begin his duties as the Kosciusko Community Corrections Director Monday, April 18, and Barry Andrew, who has served as director the past few years, will step down. Andrew will continue to serve as the Kosciusko County Alcohol And Drug Program Director and the Drug Court Coordinator. The announcement …read more.

MILFORD — Railroad crossings at Syracuse Street and Catherine Street in Milford are closed today, Wednesday, April 13, through Friday, April 22. Motorists should adjust travel routes accordingly. The closures are for crossing repair and maintenance.

MILFORD — A new overpass is being proposed for Milford. While the proposed project is still in the preliminary planning stages, county officials said construction could start in two years. Ron Robinson, Kosciusko County administrator, received approval to have USI Consulting, Indianapolis, begin preliminary work done on extending CR 1300N, from Old SR 15 and …read more.

SYRACUSE — During a special meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, April 12, in Syracuse, the board approved two new high school coaches and awarded two more summer construction bids.

WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, April 12, in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a petition to allow agricultural animals on the Doug Wolferman property just outside of Milford.

SOUTH BEND — Today, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski announced that she has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund for the 2016 May primary election in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District. The NRA-PVF’s endorsement included an A rating for her pro-Second Amendment voting record. “On behalf of our five million members, we are pleased to …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council wrestled Monday night, April 11, with how to address its money woes, particularly as they relate to utilities which, according to Joellen Free, town treasurer, continues to operate “in the red.” At March’s meeting, Free suggested raising revenue through the reestablishment of cumulative funds to their maximum rate. Cumulative funds …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Board member Bill Musser announced Monday, April 11, the process is underway to select the board’s at-large member to replace Steve Snyder, whose term ended Dec. 31. “Randy Cox is interested in becoming the fifth board member,” said Musser, also a member of the Syracuse Town Council. “The town council has met …read more.

By SUE ANN MITCHELL Kosciusko County Treasurer KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County property tax bills were mailed the second week of April. Property taxes for Kosciusko County will be due May 10 and Nov. 10 for 2015 payable 2016 tax payments. Only one tax bill is mailed each year which includes both the spring and …read more.

WARSAW — The YMCA’s Camp Little Eagle is offering day camp to give kids entering Kindergarten through eighth grade an adventurous, active and healthy summer. Camp Little Eagle takes place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 6 to Aug. 12. YMCA camp programs offer youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to explore …read more.

BOURBON — Triton Junior/Senior High School’s art club rook a trip to Chicago over spring break, the week of April 4-9. Students went on an architecture river cruise and saw the Van Gogh show at the art institute. Those who went on the trip were: Milly Almendarez, Abby Almendarez, Kathryn Nelson, Amanda Baker, Dacey Baldwin, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Winona Lake was among nine lakes to receive funds for a sediment removal plan as part of the Lake and River Enhancement program in the Department of Natural Resource’s Division of Fish & Wildlife. Grants were also awarded to fix logjam problems in lakes and rivers. The grants totaled $554,000. The grant for …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana State Police Capitol Police Section is now accepting applications. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as a Capitol Police Officer may apply online. This website will provide a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as information on additional career opportunities with the Indiana State Police Department. Applications …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — For many of those involved in the $28 million sewer project around the Barbee chain of lakes, a 50 percent completion notice is a breath of fresh air.

NORTHERN INDIANA — Department of Natural Resources grants totaling more than $586,000 will be used to fight invasive aquatic vegetation in Indiana’s lakes. The grants were awarded by DNR Director Cameron Clark through the Lake and River Enhancement program in the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. The 42 projects involve lakes in 15 counties, …read more.

WARSAW — Water is a precious commodity that isn’t often considered in our day to day lives; yet even as we take it for granted, there are others working hard to manage and monitor both the water we drink and the water in which we swim. Ryan Workman is one of these people. Workman is …read more.

  WARSAW — It didn’t matter if it was a local, state, national or Presidential race, Republican candidates or representatives flocked the annual Kosciusko County Republican Fish Fry Wednesday evening, April 6. Even unopposed candidates made sure to attend. There were no speeches, just an evening to socialize and meet constituents. It was also an …read more.

GOSHEN — Indiana Governor Mike Pence chose a historic theater in downtown Goshen as a symbolic backdrop for the ceremonial signing of House Bill 1001 into law. The new law allocates full, state-matching funds of $42 million each for three Indiana regional development plans as part of the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative. The town of Goshen …read more.

INDIANA — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the annual Drive Now TXT L8R social media contest is an opportunity for Indiana high school, trade school, and college students to win scholarships, as well as spread the word to Drive Now, TXT L8R. Participants have a chance to win up to $5,000 in …read more.

WARSAW — Plenty of activity is occurring in an old molasses factory by the railroad tracks in Syracuse. According to Dan Richard, area planning director, “a number of uses are already there.”

WARSAW — The installation of new handicapped signs at designated downtown parking spaces and a recommendation to adjust the speed limit on CR 225E, were the main topic of business at the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission today, Wednesday, April 6. Dana Hewitt, parking control officer, reported installation of the new signs was completed last week. …read more.

By PHIL BLOOM DNR Communications INDIANAPOLIS — The Department of Natural Resources has received numerous questions regarding recent legislation that legalizes certain rifles for deer hunting beginning later this year. Most questions have to do with calibers and cartridges allowed under the new law. House Enrolled Act 1231 that was passed earlier this year by …read more.

WARSAW — It is hard to imagine two people better suited to write children’s books than Sarah and James Steele of Warsaw. First, they love kids. They have three of their own: Corban, 5; Jaeda, 3; Liddi, 1, and a fourth is on the way. Sarah also taught in Warsaw schools for several years before …read more.

INDIANA — Spring storm season is upon us. Wind, hail and rain damage puts many people in the market for home repair services this time of year. But when storms roll through, scammers are not far behind. If your home or property has been damaged, beware of home improvement scammers who may be looking to …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Commissioners meeting began today, Tuesday, April 5, by honoring Roger Fetters, of Syracuse, as veteran of the month. Fetter graduated from Wolf Lake High School, Noble County, and went to work at Dana Corporation, Syracuse, before enlisting in the Army Sept. 27, 1955, and served his country until he was honorably …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council received financial management reports for the wastewater and stormwater utilities. The reports indicate the city may need to look at rate increases due to proposed projects. No actions were taken on the reports. The six-month financial management reports were received from H.J. Umbaugh and Associates, Mishawaka. Mayor Joe Thallemer …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer received a phone call this morning, Tuesday, April 5, he was happy to receive. The call was from Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb stating the city was named a finalist in the Indiana Stellar Community Designee program. “I’m pretty happy,” said Thallemer. This is the second year the city has …read more.

WARSAW — The creation of an innovation center between the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission, OrthoWorx Inc., and a yet to be named entity, was approved Monday evening, April 4, during the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission meeting. The announcement of another partner will be made today, Tuesday, April 5. The commission agreed to enter into a collaboration agreement …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces SR 19 is scheduled to be resurfaced, Monday, April 11, weather permitting. The resurfacing work will take place just north of Etna Green, from US 30 to 7.91 miles north of US 30. During the day, drivers should watch for stopped traffic and flaggers in the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Voter registration ends today Monday, April 4. Kosciusko County residents may register in the County Justice Building’s clerk’s office or at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles license branch by 4:30 p.m. or online at www.indianavoters.com by 11:59 p.m. Verification of registration status can be checked on the same website. In order to …read more.

WARSAW — Joseph P. Hawn is retiring from the Warsaw Police Department after 27 years of service to the community. There will be an open house from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, April 15, at the Warsaw Police Department at 2191 E. Fort Wayne St. Hawn was hired April 1, 1988, as a dispatcher for the Warsaw …read more.

[weaver_youtube WMI9_ZZAjXk rel=0]   WARSAW — A few sprinkles didn’t dampen the spirit of those attending the First Friday events tonight, Friday, April 1, downtown Warsaw. A handful of churches came out to offer food such as nachos and cheese, hot chocolate, lemonade, hand out literature, sell T-shirts, and offer books such as the Sesquicentennial …read more.

NEW BUFFALO — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians’ Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce that a $1,227,191 jackpot was won at Four Winds New Buffalo Friday, March 25. The lucky guest from Knox was playing a $3 spin on the Triple Lucky 7 slot machine, which is manufactured by International Game Technology PLC. …read more.

By DREW JOHNSON Senior Fellow, Taxpayers Protection Alliance WASHINGTON D.C. — Let’s be honest: the future of the U.S. economy is bleak. A new report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development predicts that the U.S. economy will grow only 2 percent this year; a downward revision of the already anemic 2.4 percent growth …read more.

By BRUCE WILLIAMS Director of Media and Public Relations, Indiana State Museum INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Museum will bestow its most prestigious Heritage Keeper Award to Indiana’s four living governors at the annual Tribute event Thursday, April 28, at the Indiana State Museum. The event is presented by one of Indiana’s greatest stories: the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS—Kent Abernathy, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, hosted a grand opening of the relocated Wabash license branch today, March 31. The new location located at 1679 N. Cass St. now offers plenty of available parking with easy access to the branch. “Our new Wabash license branch location is more open and inviting …read more.

By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education has unveiled more than 20 additional “Promising Practice” programs on its way to a total of 200 by the end of the year to celebrate the state’s bicentennial. The program recognizes innovative and high-quality education practices is schools throughout Indiana. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Several local children picked up their markers, crayons, colored pencils and more for this year’s Easter coloring contest sponsored by The Papers Inc. and other local businesses. Judging of the colorful entries was handled by editorial staff members at The Papers. With many wonderful entries, this year proved to be another tough …read more.

WARSAW —Frustration with Washington is the number one concern U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, a candidate for U.S. Sentate, is hearing from the public. Stutzman was in Warsaw Wednesday evening, March 30, to speak with supporters at a fundraising event at the home of Scott and Cindy Silveus. “I am the most conservative candidate in this …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Ink Free News recently received a report of a dog wandering from the owner’s yard and being shot with a pellet gun at a Warsaw area mobile home park. With spring on the way, people are letting their dogs out and taking them for walks and local leash laws are becoming more …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall, Fulton, Noble, Whitley, Wabash county and surrounding counties. These counties should expect low temperatures during the next week to 10 days. Temperatures are expected to drop into the middle and upper 20s at times, with temperatures as low …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Protection Territory unanimously approved to recommend Hoosier Fire Equipment, Inc., Valparaiso, be awarded the bid on a new rescue truck. The decision was made at the territory’s regular meeting Tuesday, March 29. The recommendation will go for approval before the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety on Friday, April …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Center for Lakes & Streams staff and research assistants attended the 28th Annual Indiana Lakes Management Society Conference March 11-12, at Swan Lake Resort. Eighteen Grace College students attended the conference in all. Attending the conference provided the opportunity for research assistants and staff at the center to share the findings and …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The town council of Claypool appointed Patricia Warner as the new clerk/treasurer yesterday evening, March 29, in a 10-minute special meeting that was held in the “Town Barn.” John Barret, town attorney, had been talking with the Indiana State Board of Accounts to see what the town’s next steps should be after Beth …read more.

[weaver_youtube pFCFzV8ocw8 rel=0] By COMMISSIONER KENT ABERNATHY Bureau of Motor Vehicles Over the last year, Governor Pence has clearly stated that it is time for the back office of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to run as well as the front office. Significant organizational and operational changes have been made during that time, but the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Ted McKinney presented 46 families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. The awards were presented Monday, March 28, at the Statehouse. Among the families honored were the following: Noble County: The Robinson-Miller Family Homestead received …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Voter registration ends Monday, April 4. Kosciusko County residents may register in the County Justice Building’s clerk’s office or at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles license branch by 4:30 p.m. or online at www.indianavoters.com by 11:59 p.m. Verification of registration status can be checked on the same website. Early or absentee voting …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A new Winona Lake town marshal was sworn in today, Tuesday, March 29. Lifetime law officer, Joe Hawn, will be taking over for retired Winona Lake Town Marshal Paul Schmitt, who served the community for 10 years. Hawn will be starting his duties April 4. Hawn is originally from Columbia City, but …read more.

By HEATHER HARWOOD Executive Director, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation SYRACUSE — Recently the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation acquired the waterfront property, which for decades was the Searfoss Family Homestead. The property is located east of the Wawasee-To-Syracuse Lake main channel and across the road from the Channel Marker Restaurant on Pickwick Drive. The property will …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that Howe Military Academy has signed on as the first school to Paint the Plow. The school will be paired with INDOT’s Shipshewana Unit as part of the new community outreach program designed to promote safety and awareness of INDOT’s winter operations all year long. INDOT …read more.

By TERRI KEIM Administrative Assistant, City of Warsaw, Department of Public Works WARSAW — Spring cleaning? Do you have personal documents that need shredding? Integra Certified Document Destruction, a Waste-Away Group, LTD Company has partnered with the City of Warsaw for a Community Shred Day. Integra will be participating in the April 1, First Friday …read more.

It happens millions of times every day in factories around the world. Chunks of graphite and clay are crushed in a rotating drum. Water is added and the mixture is blended, dried, hardened, ground into a fine powder, rehydrated into a paste, extruded into thin rods and baked at 1,800 degrees. Elsewhere in the factory, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kent Abernathy, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced today, Monday, March 28, that the Personalized License Plate program will return on Friday, April 1. “I am pleased that we are able to return this very popular program to the public,” said Abernathy. “Beginning this Friday, customers who have been waiting …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting for Monday, March 28, has been cancelled, due to the lack of business. The next meeting of the board will be at 7 p.m. April 25.

By HOUSE SPEAKER BRIAN C. BOSMA As the Speaker of the Indiana House, I announced some lofty goals for this year’s short legislative session on Organization Day last November. Tackling road and bridge funding issues, protecting and promoting Indiana’s teachers and students, curbing our state’s illegal drug epidemic and replacing the ISTEP test all topped …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has issued a special weather statement and hazardous weather outlook for Kosciusko, southern Marshall, Fulton counties as well as portions of Starke, Pulaski, White and Counties. Portions of Elkhart and Noble counties are in a severe thunderstorm warning. NWS reported a line of strong thunderstorms will …read more.

SOUTH BEND — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and the city of South Bend announced they have reached two separate intergovernmental agreements related to restoration of the Pokagon Band’s homeland and proposed development of its 166-acre site in South Bend that will be home to a tribal village and a Four Winds Casino. The first …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — It’s not too late to register for the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ 2016 Regional Conference at the Eagle Glen Event Center, 125 S Eagle Glen Trail in Columbia City. The featured speaker will be Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb, and the event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The public is invited to attend the third annual Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Career Fair, GPS 2 Success. The event will be from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Many companies involved are hiring and will be accepting resumes at the event. This …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Lt. Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana Office of Tourism Development Executive Director Mark Newman today, Wednesday, March 23, unveiled the statewide route of this fall’s Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. Kosciusko County is on that route. The relay will pass through Kosciusko County between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. The torch will travel …read more.

WARSAW — The Clean Waters Partnership, an extension of The Watershed Foundation, is hosting its first open house at 3-6 p.m. today, March 23, at the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce located at 523 S Buffalo St. At the open house, members of the CWP hope to open a dialogue among members of the community, businesses …read more.

By TRENT SMITH Public Information Officer, Indiana State Police District 24 – Bremen Post BREMEN POST — Matthew Drudge, a graduate of Warsaw Community High School, was among 46 probationary troopers from the 75th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy who were issued their police cars in Indianapolis. Drudge is one of four of the officers …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — In the wake of recent acts of violence in several countries, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security reminds Hoosiers to be Ready: Whenever, Wherever. Violent acts and dangerous events can occur anywhere, anytime and often with little to no warning. The Ready: Whenever, Wherever webpage has been updated with new resources, including links and fact …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Foundation Board approved a quote from Patriot Tree Services LLC of Goshen for $3,500 to remove dead and dying trees along the creek behind the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 22. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, explained many of these trees are ash trees.

INDIANAPOLIS — State Rep. Curt Nisly recently welcomed a pair of student pages to the Statehouse. Rachel Leininger, from Syracuse, attends Bethany Christian School. Madelyne Bressler, from Nappanee, attends NorthWood High School. As a House page, these participants toured government offices, helped staff with daily duties and joined Nisly on the House floor as he conducted …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Whitley County Emergency Management reports SR 9 between US 30 and Cidermill Road, over the bridge, is now restricted to one lane for bridge resurfacing. Motorist should slow own and use caution in this area. The traffic flow is being controlled by traffic lights in both directions as crews work in the …read more.

CROMWELL — Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board met for the regular monthly meeting Monday night, March 21, but the topics were anything but ordinary. Project Engineer Brian Houghton had board members seeing red after presenting a chart detailing the amount the district pays to the town of Syracuse. Since the inception of the district in …read more.

SYRACUSE — During a special Wawasee school board meeting held at the unusual time of noon Tuesday, March 22, in Syracuse the board approved awarding a construction bid of $1,096,900 to Milestone Construction of Syracuse for renovations at Milford School this summer.

SYRACUSE — Drainage issues on Eli Lilly Road are still a problem, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee heard the evening of Monday, March 21. The committee is proposing a bike/pedestrian trail along Eli Lilly Road. “There’s still some drainage issues,” said Megan McClellan, executive director. Pulver Asphalt located where the water drains into Lake Wawasee. However, …read more.

WARSAW — The status of street lights, which have not been working for months, was a topic of discussion by Warsaw Common Council members Monday evening, March 21. Councilman Mike Klondaris questioned Jeremy Skinner, city planner, if there had been any response from NIPSCO on a list of nonoperational street lights in the city he …read more.

By MADISSON HEINL Communicaitons Specialist, Center for Lakes & Streams, Grace College WINONA LAKE — The Center for Lakes & Streams recently began conducting stormwater monitoring in the Warsaw area as a partner in the Clean Waters Partnership. The CWP is an extension of The Watershed Foundation and is a collaboration of county individuals, businesses, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Admittedly the road has been bumpy, but the purpose has remained steadfast — to help and give hope to women struggling with addictions. And it’s only a matter of time before All Things New, based in Kosciusko County, will open its doors to help women.

WARSAW — A Webelo working on his Arrow of Light Award learned a little about city government Monday evening, March 21, at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. Charles Sexton, son of Ed and Amy Sexton, presented a few questions to city council members during its regular meeting. Mayor Joe Thallemer and Council Members Mike Klondaris, …read more.

March 25 was the date of the downfall of Sauron, Lord of the Rings. Since 2003, it has also been Tolkien Reading Day. Writer, poet, linguist and university professor John Ronald Reuel (J.R.R.) Tolkien was born in 1892 in South Africa to an English bank manager and his wife. Tolkien lost both his parents during …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Emergency Management Agency encourages residents, local businesses and schools to participate in the statewide tornado drill at 10:15 a.m. and 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 22. This drill will include the activation of severe weather sirens in those communities who have such systems. Should a conflict arise, a back-up date for the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Hundreds gathered at the Syracuse community center and Lakeside Park, Saturday, March 19, for the Lakeside Egg Hunt. The event was well attended despite the windy chill, which made a furry Easter bunny costume sound like a good idea. As the horn sounded at 10:30 a.m., over 200 children, from toddlers to 10-year …read more.

SYRACUSE — How much business is too much business for a busy intersection? That was the discussion for most of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting the evening of Thursday, March 17. The board approved two exceptions and one variance at its meeting. The hot topic of debate was an exception and a variance …read more.

Happy birthday (March 20) to Fred McFeely Rogers, a remarkable man whose strength was his kindness and gentility; whose example was his serene, steadfast morality; and whose legacy was the unconditional love he personified and advocated throughout the nearly 75 years he graced this all-too-often heartless world. An ordained Presbyterian minister, Mister Rogers veered from …read more.

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP— Joseph Secrist has been elected to the Franklin Township Advisory Board following a Franklin Township Republican Caucus on March 16. He was elected to fill the unexpired tern of Paul Haist, who submitted his resignation. “I just think that people should serve the community,” Secrist said, when asked why he sought the position. …read more.

Elkhart — The newest patrol and corrections officers for the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department will take their oaths on Tuesday, March 29, and officially begin their service. The oath of office will be at 11 a.m. in Elkhart Superior Court II located at 315 S. Second St., with the officers accepting the oath from Judge …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Two Syracuse locals were thankful for their quick thinking and quick driving during a Craigslist sale gone wrong on Monday, March 14. Alyssa Gortney and boyfriend Andrew Custer, both of Syracuse, decided to utilize the ever-popular Craigslist to sell a few items they didn’t need. One of those items, an iPhone 5S, earned …read more.

WARSAW — The regularly scheduled Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting has been moved to a day earlier. Announced earlier in March and at the March 4 board meeting, the Friday, March 18, meeting of the BOW has been moved to Thursday, March 17. The meeting will still be held at 10:30 a.m. …read more.

SYRACUSE — In a recent letter to the editor in our sister publication, The Mail-Journal, Larry Rensberger addressed the local communities with a challenge to give back through volunteer work. Rensberger wrote, “(Seven years ago), 27 percent of all Americans were volunteers. It is down to 21 percent. This trend is unlikely to change unless something …read more.

UPDATE: The road has now been reopened.   NOBLE COUNTY — Starting today, Wednesday, March 16, CR 415N between CR 500E and CR 600E will be closed for road repair in Noble County. Drivers are advised to plan around the closing.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster is preparing to receive its annual influx of fair weather visitors, according to reports presented at the Tuesday, March 15, town council meeting.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved hiring Bose Public Affairs Group to work with the town in bringing the technology park into the town limits during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 15.

WARSAW — New banners for Central Park were approved during Tuesday evening’s Warsaw Park and Recreation Board meeting. Eighteen banners stating, “Welcome Warsaw Central Park,” and 18 banners promoting the park’s concert series will be purchased from Big Picture Imagery, Warsaw. The goal is to have the banners completed and ready to be placed on …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Improvements may soon be on the horizon for the Stonehenge area in Winona Lake. Yesterday evening, March 16, Winona Lake Town Council met to discuss the possibility of continuing a road improvement project started years ago in the subdivision for Prestwick, Porthcawl and Muirfield roads. According to Town Engineer Larry Long, of …read more.