INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation continues  utilizing modernized signalization to make left turns in busy intersections better, keep traffic moving, increase safety and reduce gasoline consumption by adding a flashing yellow arrow to some traffic lights. Some of those lights can be found on US 30 in Warsaw. The most notable change to …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board discussed tree maintenance and spring cleaning around the community center during its regular monthly meeting Monday, March 14. Jerry Riffle, Syracuse Tree Board representative, reported 11 trees will be planted this spring.

NORTH WEBSTER — With only two more weeks until the S.H.O.E.S. drive is completed, the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce hopes to make its goal. The project was discussed at the chamber’s regular monthly meeting Monday, March 14.

By ERIC CLABAUGH Director of Communications, Parkview Health FORT WAYNE — R. Gregory Scheible, MD, Parkview Physicians Group — Gastroenterology, is among the first in the country, and is the first in the state, to perform a recently FDA approved intragastric balloon procedure. The ORBERA Intragastric balloon is a new minimally invasive, non-surgical alternative to …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS The Watershed Foundation Marketing and Outreach Specialist WARSAW —  The Clean Waters Partnership, an extension of The Watershed Foundation, is hosting its first open house at 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce located at 523 S Buffalo St. At the open house, members of the CWP hope …read more.

WARSAW — Last week a Facebook post about an 8-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, who had been allegedly beaten up, went viral. The Warsaw Police Department has investigated and responded to the viral post and have declared it false. Here is the statement from the WPD Facebook page, posted at 11:20 a.m. this morning: March …read more.

MILFORD — In a nearly three hour public meeting Monday evening, March 14, Milford Town Council mulled the possibility of reestablishing three cumulative funds to higher rates. The move would mean a raise in taxes for Milford property owners, though just how much remains unclear. During a public hearing, town clerk and treasurer Joellen Free …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Trustee Barb Griffith presented a state mandate to the township advisory board Monday, March 14, which requires the board to form an oversight committee, “adopt internal control standards” and “ensure that personnel receive training concerning the internal control standards and procedures adopted by the political subdivision,” according to www.in.gov. The township has …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Territory executive board unanimously approved $30,000 to replace the fire department’s 20-year-old SCBA equipment. The funds will come from the department’s equipment replacement fund. Changes in the governing National Fire Protection Association standards necessitate the upgrade. The standards now dictate the low pressure alarm on air cylinders sound when the operating pressure …read more.

WARSAW — Three requests were brought before the Warsaw Plan Commission Monday evening, March 14, and three requests were approved. A favorable recommendation will be sent to the Warsaw Common Council for final plat approval for Section One for Mitchell Reserve, now named Belle Augusta. The preliminary plat was submitted in October of 2014. This …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley building project moved one step further during the Monday, March 14, board meeting. Skillman Corporation, a project administration and construction management service located in Merrillville and Indianapolis, came before the board with an update to the bid process for the additions and renovations to Akron Elementary. A total of 52 bids …read more.

SYRACUSE — Once again, all 400 tickets for Lakeland Youth Center’s annual Daddy Daughter Dance sold out quickly. Dads and their daughters enjoyed an evening of dancing at the Oakwood Resort Event Center Saturday, March 12. Organizers stopped counting when the waiting list for tickets went over 27. Before the dance approximately 79 girls, who …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee has received $34,500 in grants from the Greenways Foundation of Indiana and two grants from the Kosciusko County Convention Recreation and Visitor’s Commission. This has been a great start to the year for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee, said Megan McClellan, executive director for the trails. The Greenways Foundation of Indiana …read more.

GOSHEN — The Indiana Department of Transportation recently awarded an $18.9 million contract to Rieth-Riley Construction to realign U.S. 33 through the City of Goshen. The project will re-route U.S. 33 around the downtown historic district and will include bridges over the railroad tracks, over Lincoln Avenue and over Cottage Avenue. Work will also include …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana Judicial Administrative District 5 Judge, Terry Shewmaker has appointed Evan S. Roberts, judge of Elkhart Superior Court 1, as the special judge in the individual cases against C. Aaron Rovenstine, Mark Soto and Kevin Bronson. Roventstine, Soto and Bronson were indicted by a Kosciusko County Grand Jury on Feb. 29, on multiple …read more.

WARSAW — An update on the county’s status for the regional cities was among the topics at the the Kosciusko County Council meeting Thursday evening, March 10. Other topics included wheel and surtax status, appropriations and book scans. John Sampson, president/chief executive officer of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, reported on the Northeast Indiana wheel …read more.

INDIANA — Hoosiers will be turning forward the clock this weekend for the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. The State Fire Marshal is asking Indiana residents to take a moment to practice fire safety and change batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time. Most smoke alarm batteries should be changed twice a year. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Louis Dreyfus Commodities in Claypool had its seventh annual Global Safety Day Thursday, March 10.
Employees and contractors learned about safety incentives and programs. The focus was simple — the basics of safety — with the same message for employees, contractors and those who do business with LCD.

WARSAW — Change is in the air and soon it will affect everybody in Kosciusko County — and most people around the world. Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 13, and area residents are reminded to set their clocks forward one hour. While this will technically mean losing one hour of sleep, it will also …read more.

ELKHART — In efforts to protect traveling motorists from impaired drivers, officers from the Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership will conduct patrols specifically designated to identify and intercept those driving aggressively and under the influence. In conjunction with normal patrols, additional officers from the partnership will be out from 10 p.m. Saturday, March 12, to …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission met at 9 a.m. today, March 9, to discuss grants, disbursements and advertising to bring more tourism into the Kosciusko County area. Jill Boggs, executive director, Kosciusko County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, brought financial reports from the CVB for review. Boggs reported the ledger holding …read more.

SYRACUSE — Also during the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday, March 8, in Syracuse, the board heard a report about Kehoe Kids, an initiative started by fourth-grade teachers at Milford School. It is named in honor of former West Noble teacher and Syracuse resident, Diane Kehoe.

WARSAW — Warsaw Board of Aviation Commissioners approved the use of a portion of Warsaw Municipal Airport for a fundraiser for Rudy’s Dog Park Sept. 10. Nick King, airport manager, stated a 15-minute prior perimeter review will be in place to keep the airport open during the event. King presented the proposal from Carla Carlton, …read more.

SYRACUSE — To use medical terminology, the Wawasee Community School Corp. went to the doctor’s office for a very thorough checkup. In this case the two “medical doctors” were Steve Yager and Mike Pettibone, both retired school superintendents.

WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 8, in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals considered a petition by Patrick and Darcy Tranter for a home based business, in this case a motocross track, on CR 925E, north of CR 250N in Tippecanoe Township.

WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer started off the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday, March 7, by reading a proclamation designating March 2016, as American Red Cross Month. The proclamation stated “It is a special time to recognize and thank our every day heroes.” Volunteers from The American Red Cross were at the meeting and said …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Commissioners met today, March 8, to discuss the mating habits of the gypsy moth. The moths are causing problems in the Atwood and Pierceton areas. Eric Biddinger, nursing inspector and compliance officer for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources; division of entomology and plant pathology, came before the commissioners to talk …read more.

[weaver_youtube sbX_vmIyNdA rel=0]   WINONA LAKE — Jim Schellinger, president of Indiana Economic Development Corporation, and Ted McKinney, director of Indiana State Department of Agriculture and director of agribusiness development for the IEDC, were guest speakers at the second Barns and Business Breakfast, hosted by Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Kosciusko County Farm Bureau. “Indiana …read more.

[weaver_youtube 5TVftt7elMs rel=0]   WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer gave his State of the City address at the Kosciusko County common council meeting Monday, March 7. Thallemer began by saying, “It’s been a privilege to serve as your mayor for the past four years and tonight it’s an honor to stand here and discuss with you …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — In accordance with a presidential proclamation issued this morning, March 7, Gov. Mike Pence has directed flags at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff to honor the memory and service of former First Lady Nancy Reagan. First Lady Reagan passed away yesterday, March 6. Flags should be flown at half-staff beginning immediately …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.

March 7 is National Cereal Day. The ancestor of today’s sugary, gimmicky, kid-targeted breakfast cereal actually started out as a treatment for sanitarium patients. The typical American breakfast in the mid-1800s offered less than a healthy start to the day. Morning staples included, almost exclusively, pork, beef, coffee and whiskey. As a result, gastrointestinal problems …read more.

WARSAW — District 2 candidate for U.S. Congress Jeff Petermann will be speaking Tuesday, March 8, at the Warsaw Public Library. The event will be held in meeting room A and B at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Petermann is a Republican challenging incumbent Jackie Walorski and taking issue with her voting …read more.

[weaver_youtube OjwH4B-8RZc rel=0]   WARSAW — A handful of tents lined Center and Buffalo streets for the March First Friday event, an evening paying tribute to Thaddeus Kosciuzko and the kickoff of First Fridays following the theme of “A Decade Of Change.” First Friday evenings between now and October will celebrate various time periods throughout …read more.

WARSAW — Two sets of bids were opened and then tabled by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety Friday morning, March 4 one bid was received for the Main Street Sewer Replacement project and three bids received on a new rescue truck for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Atlas Excavating, Inc., West Lafayette, was …read more.

WARSAW — The efforts to save the city potentially millions of dollars in construction cost is moving into phase IV of the Wastewater Collection System Infiltration/Inflow Reduction Program. Brian Davison, city wastewater treatment utility manager, presented an agreement Friday morning, March 4, with the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety. The agreement is with …read more.

WARSAW — Projects by the city of Warsaw continue to move forward in various stages, following approval for pay applications this morning, March 4, by the Warsaw Board of Public Works. Due to one project, an agreement to relocate the Center Lake Boat Ramp was approved. Projects discussed include: Buffalo Street Redevelopment, Market Street Phase …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — A relatively new bill has gone through the Indiana House of Representatives with exceptional efficiency after New Paris family members Anissa Garza and her mother Angie Garza pushed to share their tragic story of loss. Kirk Coleman passed away at the age of just 19-months-old while under the care of his baby sitter, Jackie …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Although Lakeland Regional Sewer District has seen great progress with the sewer system going in around the Barbee Lakes chain, progress has been slower in helping the public and getting some customers on board. Last month, the board worked with Jennifer Ransbottom of JPR to create a plan for delinquent customers who …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland Regional Sewer District met Thursday evening, March 3, at the North Webster Community Center to hear updates and discuss progress on the large sewer project covering the Barbee chain of lakes in North Webster and Leesburg. Casey Erwin, DLZ project engineer, noted the entire project has reached about 43 percent completion with …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Eric Holcomb was sworn in today, March 3, as the 51st lieutenant governor of Indiana in a ceremony in the south atrium of the Indiana Statehouse. Holcomb was sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Justice Mark Massa, and both Holcomb and Gov. Mike Pence offered remarks. Lt. Gov. Holcomb took his oath on …read more.

WARSAW — Its often heard where an individual is placed on a paid or non-paid administrative leave of absence following any criminal charges being filed against him. But elected officials fall under a different category. This includes the sheriff. Matthew Kochevar, co-general counsel for the Indiana Secretary of State Election Division, stated based on his …read more.

WARSAW — The Aryan Brotherhood, also known as the Brand or AB, is a white supremacist prison gang and organized crime syndicate with about 10,000 members in and out of prison. It is not connected with the Ku Klux Klan. The large gang is active not only in the prisons, but also on the streets, …read more.

SYRACUSE — After months of working out the details, Oakwood Resorts and the plaintiffs, neighbors with property across Conklin Bay from Oakwood, will enter into mediation at 9 a.m. Monday, March 28, in Indianapolis. Attorney William Baten has been selected as mediator. The neighbors sued last spring about loud music coming from Oakwood, preventing them …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Tippecanoe Township government is moving forward with changes.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Chamber of Commerce held its 2016 Annual Appreciation and Awards Dinner the evening of Monday, Feb. 29. The event recognized several businesses with awards. A guest speaker and keynote speaker also addressed the crowd. Keynote speaker was Nappanee Mayor Phil Jenkins. The theme was “Red, White and You.” A patriotic theme was …read more.

BRISTOL — Bristol businessman and US Congressional candidate, Jeff Petermann, has issued a statement about a “Contract with District 2”

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northwest Ohio and northern Indiana on Tuesday. The counties included include Noble, DeKalb, Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton, Kosciusko, Whitley, Allen, White, Cass, Miami, Wabash, Huntington, Wells, Adams, Grant, Blackford, Jay and Fulton counties in Indiana. A mix of snow, …read more.

WARSAW — Due to a lack of agenda items, the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, has been canceled.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture’s (ISDA) Indiana Grown initiative announces today the Indiana Grown Homegrown By Heroes program, which gives Hoosiers a new, tangible way to support local veterans with an agriculture business.

WARSAW — The building at the corner of Market and Detroit streets, vacant for just over three years, will soon be transformed into lofts. Receipt of government funds/grants has given a Wisconsin company the ability to covert a former manufacturing facility into living spaces. Plans are underway to rehabilitate Little Crow Foods into loft style …read more.

WARSAW — Amy Wurst was to begin her duties as executive officer of The Builders Association of Kosciusko Fulton Counties on Monday, however, BAKFC received disappointing news this afternoon, Friday, Feb. 26. “The BAKFC is sad to announce that the new incoming EO for the BAKFC Amy Wurst has accepted another job,” stated Brett Harter, …read more.

It is probably only natural the strawberry, the first fruit to ripen every year (thus called “the taste of spring”), should be celebrated so early in the year. Every Feb. 27 the nation recognizes the nutrition-packed fruit, rated the third best antioxidant U.S. food. Strawberries are low calorie (one cup has only about 50 calories) …read more.

MENTONE — A caucus of Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in the Mentone Town Council Chambers, Mentone Town Hall, for the purpose of filling the vacancy of Paul Haist as a Franklin Township Advisory Board member. The individual will fill the unexpired term of Haist, who …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Board of Commissioners has determined weather and road conditions have improved enough to lift the “Warning Level” Travel Advisory emergency declaration that has been in place since 3:30 a.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 25. An “Advisory” Level Travel Advisory will remain in place. An “Advisory” Level Travel Advisory is the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Highway crews were hitting the roads shortly before 4 a.m. this morning, but it is slow moving. Scott Tilden, county highway superintendent, reports it is “Slow going because of the wet and heavy snow.” But it could also be said the slow moving is due to county plow drivers encountering …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County had implemented a “Warning Level” Travel Advisory Emergency Declaration Strong winds are causing extensive blowing and drifting of roads making them hazardous to travel or, in some cases, impassable. Due to the deteriorating conditions, the Marshall County Board of Commissioners has issued an emergency declaration regarding travel upon roadways in …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Art Association has moved to a new location and has more than doubled its size. LAA hosted the grand opening of its relocated art gallery Saturday, Feb. 6. The new art gallery is now located at 302 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. LAA moved from Pierceton back to Warsaw for two reasons. One, …read more.

UPDATE —One individual has died as a result of a two-vehicle accident on SR 15, south of CR 50, south of New Paris, at 11:41 a.m. today. Christopher Swihart, 44, no town listed, was pronounced deceased at IU Health Goshen, from injuries sustained in the accident. A report from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department states …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The National Weather Service is predicting heavy snow on Wednesday through Thursday and has declared a Winter Storm Watch for 27 northern and western Indiana counties.

MERRILLVILLE — With predictions of sleet, heavy snow and wind gusts of up to 45 mph, NIPSCO is preparing for any potential challenges in the event of any power outages.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County will be upgrading from the current “Advisory” level travel advisory status to a “Watch” level travel advisory. A “Watch” level travel advisory indicates that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. Only essential travel such as to and from work, or in emergency situations is recommended. Businesses, schools, …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has upgraded the winter storm watch to a winter storm warning that is in effect from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. The winter storm watch is no longer in effect. Kosciusko County, along with Elkhart, Marshall, Fulton, LaPorte, St. Joseph, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The additional investment in Hardest Hit Funds will enable participating state Housing Finance Agencies to continue assisting struggling homeowners and stabilizing neighborhoods in many of the nation’s hardest hit communities.

INDIANAPOLIS — First Lady Karen Pence hosted the sixth reception for grant recipients of the Indiana First Lady’s Charitable Foundation at the Governor’s Residence on Tuesday, Feb. 23, where she awarded $32,000 to 36 organizations and charities that serve Hoosier families and children across the state.

WARSAW —  County commissioners met at 9 a.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 23, and the first order of business was to discuss the county’s sign ordinance. Dan Richard, area planning director, discussed the sign ordinance concerning off-premise real estate and directional real estate signs and the effect of a recent Supreme Court decision that gave a definition …read more.

WARSAW — InkFree News now has Google Translate. InkFree News is Warsaw’s most read, free news source; just last month IFN had over 3.6 million page views. IFN has been working on a way to reach out to more of our diverse community of readers. Because of this diversity IFN is introducing a translation bar. …read more.

WARSAW — A request by a resident to open a spiritual reading business in her home on East Center Street, was unanimously approved by the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals Monday evening, Feb. 22. Tillie Rich, 1514 E. Center St., petitioned the commission for a home occupation special exception. Rich will offer palm and tarot …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service Northern Indiana issued a winter storm watch in effect from Wednesday morning, Feb. 24, through Thursday afternoon, Feb. 25. A mix of rain and snow changing to all snow late Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon and continuing into Thursday. The storm total snowfall accumulations of 4-8 inches is …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service  of Northern Indiana has issued a hazardous weather outlook for most of Northern Indiana at 5:05 p.m. this evening. While no hazardous weather is expected tonight and during the day on Tuesday, there is a chance of snow late Tuesday night across far Northern Indiana, extreme Northwest Ohio …read more.

WARSAW — Come and Polka-Long kicks off the 2016 First Friday’s year-long theme of A Decade of Change, Friday, March 4. The evening will be a tribute to Thaddeus Kosciuszko and have a Polish theme. There will be Polish music, food, and drink, and an opportunity to learn how to polka. Paula Bowman, Warsaw First …read more.

Celebrated every Feb. 22, World Thinking Day was instituted by the Girl Scouts and Girl Guides to inspire people to ponder other cultures and contemplate global concerns. This year’s theme is “Connect” and emphasizes three kinds of connections, according the website for the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, www.wagggs.org: connect with me, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Today, Friday, Feb. 19, is one of those days the family of Tara Thornburg and Joshua Knisley will never forget. It was on this day one-year-ago both became victims of a double shooting. Tara Thornburg was 23 years old at the time of her death and Knisley was 19. Both were graduates of …read more.

WARSAW — A St. Patrick’s Day celebration downtown Warsaw will occur following an approval this morning, Feb. 19, at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting. The approval was for the closing of Buffalo Street, between Center and Main streets; and the alley between Buffalo and Indiana streets, for the celebration. Jason Brown, …read more.

SYRACUSE — One case was approved at the regular monthly meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday evening, Feb. 18. Teen Parents Succeeding’s petition is to allow a change and alteration of a granted exception by allowing a 12-foot by 24-foot addition. The petition was approved as requested. The property is located at …read more.

By  REP. JACKIE WALORSKI U.S. House of Representatives, Indiana District 2 The United States faces the “most diverse array of challenges and threats” in almost 50 years. Those were the words that James Clapper, the President’s director of National Intelligence, used at a recent Congressional hearing to describe the world we live in today. As …read more.

(This article was originally published on Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the Kosciusko edition of The Paper.) WARSAW — Melody Barker, Warsaw, has been through more in a little more than a year than most people can handle in a lifetime. Roller coasters are part of life, but Barker’s stamina was tested the past couple of …read more.

WARSAW — Brightpoint (formerly CANI) is seeking applications for energy assistance for all of its offices in Allen, DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, and Whitley counties.

Site renovations for Washington Elementary WARSAW — The Warsaw School Corporation has started making the dream of a new Lincoln Elementary and renovated Washington Elementary and Edgewood Middle School a reality. Monday, Feb. 15, the construction began with trees being removed from the front of the WCS administration building to make a new road to …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC will sponsor four students at the annual Touchstone Energy Camp. The camp will be held June 8-11, at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston.

WARSAW — Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Youth Tour provides young Hoosiers the opportunity to visit the nation’s capital, experience American history and gain a better understanding about their electric cooperative and government. The 2016 Indiana Youth Tour is June 9-16.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council is one step closer to adopting a strategic plan for the next four years. City Planner Jeremy Skinner met with the council for the third in a series of work sessions centered around identifying what the plan should encompass. The council briefly revisited the last meeting’s topic of communication, particularly in …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence and Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers joined Indiana business and local government leaders today to kick off “You Can. Go Back.”

MUNCIE — After decades of karaoke-based music competitions, a new concept has emerged. A television competition for artists/songwriters performing their original music is currently in production.

NORTH WEBSTER — It was almost a record setter for brevity. But the North Webster Town Council meeting missed it by a couple of minutes. It was held Tuesday evening, Feb. 16, at the North Webster Community Center.

SCOTTSBURG — As co-chair of Indiana’s Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force, Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said he commends the recent federal proposal to expand funding for addiction treatment programs targeting prescription drug and heroin abuse.

WARSAW — A number of individuals were recognized Tuesday evening, Feb. 16, at the annual Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District meeting. Recognition awards for soil judging and distinguished service were presented along with those farmers who participated in the Shatto Ditch Watershed project. Awards were also presented to those practicing nutrient and grazing …read more.

[weaver_youtube 7yyWI6sm7l0 rel=0]   WARSAW — The Shatto Ditch project in Kosciusko County is being watched world wide and the results may help the influx of nitrates in Lake Erie and the Gulf of Mexico which has caused toxic algae blooms. Dr. Jennifer Tank, Galla professor of biological sciences at the University of Notre Dame, …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter has announced the promotion of Sergeant Kevin W. Smith to the rank of First Sergeant within the Field Investigation Section to serve as the District Investigative Commander for the Fort Wayne Post.

SYRACUSE — Goals, short-term objectives and current projects were discussed at the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday evening, Feb. 15. The committee gave updates on the Conklin Bay and Eli Lilly Road projects. Regarding the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail project, first, Earth Source LLC must submit plans. Construction is expected to begin in the …read more.

WARSAW — A progress report on design-build projects for Warsaw Community Schools was presented Thursday evening to members of the Warsaw Community School Board. The presentation was made during the board’s monthly work session. Officials from Performance Services presented details of work completed the past 30 days at one location along with work to occur …read more.

WARSAW — Travel-associated Zika infection is on the rise in the United States and one case has been reported in the Hoosier state. According to a press release from the Indiana State Department of Health, with confirmation from the Center for Disease Control, Feb. 9, marked the first case of the Zika virus in Indiana. …read more.

WARSAW — Texmo Precision Castings Inc, an orthopedic manufacturer, was approved for a tax abatement at the Feb. 11, county council meeting and the company expansion will begin this year. Richard Helm, attorney for Texmo Precision Castings Inc., once again came before the council for his requested public hearing for the tax abatement concerning property …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the form by which federal and state governments determine need, can help students cover tuition, room and board. Indiana students may be eligible to receive state grants by submitting the FAFSA by March 10. “Applying for college should go hand-in-hand with filing a FAFSA,” said …read more.

CLUNETTE — Like a typical teenager, Evan McKinley goes to high school, hangs out with his friends and does his homework. However, he is doing a bit of his own homework after school for a different reason: he is running for an elected position. McKinley is running for an at-large county council seat this year …read more.

TERESA REED, RN Communicable Disease Nurse, Kosciusko County Health Department WARSAW — “The Kosciusko County Health Department encourages pregnant women, and those women who may soon become pregnant to avoid travel to areas with transmission of the Zika virus. The CDC has interim guidelines about the male partners of pregnant women and women who may …read more.

From left: Todd Slabaugh, president; Keith Claassen, vice-president; Kevin Smith, council member; Laura Baker, clerk/treasurer and Don Gruenemyer, Sawvel and Associates (Photo by Michelle Reed) ETNA GREEN — On Feb. 9, Don Gruenemyer, of Sawvel and Associates, an engineering service firm from Findlay, Ohio, presented the Etna Green town council with the report for the …read more.

UPDATE: Marshall County has now issued an advisory level travel advisory as well due to blowing and drifting snow, primarily on the north/south county roads.  WABASH COUNTY — The Wabash County Commissioners have placed Wabash County under travel advisory until further notice due to icy road conditions, blowing and drifting of snow.A travel advisory: The …read more.

WARSAW — Studies for alternatives of CR 100E, adjacent to Warsaw Municipal Airport, are being developed for submission to the Federal Aviation Administration. Ken Ross, NGC Corporation, engineering firm, gave an update on this and other projects at the monthly meeting of the Warsaw Municipal Airport Board of Aviation Commissioners Tuesday evening, Feb. 9.Ross stated …read more.

SYRACUSE — Other agenda items considered by the Wawasee school board at its Tuesday, Feb. 9, meeting in Syracuse included: