SYRACUSE — Activities offered at the Syracuse Public Library, located at 115 E. Main St., Syracuse, during the week of Jan. 1 – 6, are listed below: Knitting is Best in the Winter At our latitude we are in for some long evenings. Reading and watching movies and TV dramas are favorite ways to wile …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has declared a wind chill advisory for Kosciusko and surrounding counties from 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30,  through 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Very cold wind chills are expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. …read more.

MENTONE — The library will be closed Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. The staff at Bell Memorial Public Library wish you all a very Happy New Year. Story hour is held at 3 p.m. every Wednesday and at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a story, sing songs and make a …read more.

  SILVER LAKE — At approximately 3:25 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call regarding a fire at 401 N. Jefferson St. in Silver Lake. Silver Lake Fire Chief John Conley advised it took approximately an hour to control the fire, although emergency personnel remained on scene until 6:30 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Did you put on some extra pounds over the holidays? Is your New Year’s resolution to improve your fitness? Then come to ‘Let’s Move’ at 6 p.m. every Thursday, starting Jan. 11, at North Webster Community Public Library. ‘Let’s Move’ is a weekly dancing-for-fitness class. It’s an informal time of dancing to …read more.

WARSAW — In observance of New Years Day, city of Warsaw offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 1. The Monday, Jan. 1, trash route will be serviced on Tuesday, Jan. 2.  The Town of Winona Lake offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 29, and Monday, Jan. 1, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.  Weekly Trash Pickup …read more.

INDIANA — As freezing temperatures and snow and ice blanket Indiana, the Postal Service is asking customers to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs and mailboxes, to help letter carriers deliver the mail. “Snow and ice make delivery dangerous and slow,” said Greater Indiana District Manager Todd Hawkins. “Maintaining a clear path to the …read more.

Seventeen-year-old Ken Locke was lured through the doors of the Salvation Army in 1975 by three enticements: volleyball, girls and food. “Not necessarily in that order,” he quipped. That began a 42-year involvement with the charitable organization that is still going strong. Locke began volunteering for the Salvation Army not long after his initial visit …read more.

WARSAW – The city of Warsaw’s Public Works Department disposes of live Christmas trees in an eco-friendly way following the Christmas holiday. Rather than sending this biodegradable material to a landfill, trees are ground up with other brush, and that ground product is given away or used within the city. Residents should place their trees …read more.

WARSAW — Free health screenings are being offered by the Northern Indiana Hispanic Health Coalition. Everyone is welcome to use this free service and no appointments are neccesary. The screenings are conducted in Suite 280 of the K21 Pavilion at 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw. Screenings are available from 9 a.m. until noon Fridays. The free …read more.

WARSAW — On a day where cars won’t start and pipes are freezing, Fellowship Missions is opening its doors to those in need of warmth. While the shelter has no bed to offer, it is putting as many people on cots as they can. However, despite the lack of sleeping arrangements on this brisk winter …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — 2017 was a year of heartbreak and hard times for Kosciusko County, and Ink Free News’ most read stories reflect that. The following are a listing of our ten top read stories from the year. Milford Man Arrested For Having Sex With Pony With 56,403 page views, this story comes in as our …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced the agency’s new mobile app is available for free download for iPhone or iPad users through the app store and Android users through Google play. The INDOT mobile app offers statewide, real-time traffic information. Features include: A zoomable, scrollable map-based display Current traffic speeds Travel advisories Winter …read more.

WINONA LAKE — On Friday, Dec. 15, two Winona Lake firemen received awards for their service.  Keaton Schopf received the Winona Lake Fireman of the Year award and Ron Sellers received the Fireman Service Award.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County residents must have been dreaming of a white Christmas because the county received snow just in time for the holiday. According to the National Weather Service of Northern Indiana, snow totals varied based on location. Winona Lake received 4 inches, Warsaw received 2.5 inches, Leesburg received 3 inches. As usual, locations …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fourth of a four-part series on the Kosciusko County Courts.) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The coming year will see a change in what cases are heard in what courts. This is based on what is known as a county court’s local rule, filed every two years with the Indiana Supreme Court. …read more.

WARSAW — The ninth annual United Steel Workers Local 809 Christmas Dinner Give Away was held Saturday, Dec. 23. USW members handed out items for a Christmas dinner at the Union Hall in Warsaw. Members of the union packed grocery bags full of everything needed to create a traditional Christmas meal. A total of 291 meals …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected throughout portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. Slippery road conditions are expected. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a four-part series on the Kosciusko County Courts.) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Indiana Office of Court Services provides a report each year on actions of trial courts throughout the state. This report has shown a need for more judicial officers in Kosciusko County. This need was brought before the …read more.

Don Smith Chairman of Shrine Club KOSCIUSKO – Over 1,000 shooters, and over $7,000 was raised during the 20th annual Shrine Turkey Shoot two-day event. By far one of our best shoots yet and a reflection on our caring community from the donors to the shooters and volunteers. Family entertainment was had by all, parents, children and grandparents …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Salvation Army is wrapping up its 96th annual Christmas Campaign in Kosciusko.   Though the final numbers are not in, 135 families have been assisted with 376 children and teens helped through Angel Tree. Gifts were distributed to all the care facilities in the area and the Choice Pantry helped with food …read more.

SYRACUSE —  A new Taco Bell prototype was approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday evening, Dec. 21. One exception and two variances were heard. Bell-American Group LLC’s petition for an exception was approved. The company wants to allow a restaurant with a drive-thru, a new Taco Bell, in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb will be the keynote speaker at the 106th annual Kosciusko Chamber awards dinner. The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Holcomb is a lifelong Hoosier and the 51st governor of Indiana. He is a veteran of the United States …read more.

MENTONE — Curious about what it takes to learn to fly? Want to try something new for the new year? The Mentone Flying Club is hosting a free, 10-week private pilot ground school, beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. Classes will meet weekly at the Rochester airport terminal building. Contact [email protected] for questions and …read more.

WARSAW — In observance of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day, city of Warsaw offices will be closed the following days Monday, Dec. 25, Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 1. The city of Warsaw will also be altering some trash schedules. Monday, Dec. 25 will be serviced Friday, Dec. 22. Tuesday, Dec. 26 will be serviced Wednesday, …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of a four-part series on the Kosciusko County Courts.) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County judicial system has been shown to need upward of five judges since 1998, based on the Indiana judicial system’s weighted caseload figures. Knowing a change in the way case loads were measured, local judicial officials …read more.

WARSAW — A local mother is speaking out on Facebook after her autistic son was left on a Warsaw school bus for hours.   According to Gloria Miller, her 3-year-old son Dawson was left alone on a school bus for almost five hours yesterday, Dec. 20. Dawson attends Leesburg Oswego Preschool and has a special …read more.

SYRACUSE — Information has been received that all railroad crossings in the town of Syracuse are currently blocked. The blockage is due to an unknown train emergency. It is unknown how long the crossings will be blocked.

WARSAW — Going to the hospital can be a frightening experience for a child, and being transferred to another facility by ambulance or helicopter may create additional feelings of stress and anxiety. In an effort to ease the fears of their youngest patients, nurses from Parkview Warsaw’s Nursing Council Action Team devised a plan with …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club announced its annual total for Rotary Salvation Army Day by collecting $38,000 for The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County. The event was formed in 1965 by N. Bruce Howe to honor Brigadier Brice Phillipson for his longtime work for the organization.  “Bruce told us that a little under $1,000 was …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Rachael Hoffert, associate professor of education at Grace College & Seminary, earned a doctorate of education from Concordia University on Dec. 16. She was also chosen to deliver the graduate student commencement address on behalf of all graduate students. After three and one-half years of study, Rachael became the second doctor in …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of a four-part series on the Kosciusko County Courts.) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana Constitution established circuit courts throughout the state in 1836. Kosciusko County’s first circuit court was held Oct. 31, 1836, in the home of Levi Lee. It then moved to Jacob Lozier’s home Jan. 1, 1837, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The community is coming together after a local family lost everything due to a fire.  An early morning fire on Dec. 19, destroyed the home at 801 Robson Road, Winona Lake along with several vehicles and the families possessions. Nathan and Kelsey Patterson and their son 2-year-old son Quill were able to escape …read more.

WINONA LAKE — After three full months of retirement from the force, Kip Shuter is ready to get back in the uniform. Winona Lake Town Council approved Shuter to be put on the Winona Lake Police Reserves. Shuter swore in following the council’s approval. Shuter retired from the Warsaw Police Department on Sept. 10. Prior …read more.

WARSAW — The ninth annual United Steel Workers Local 809 Christmas Dinner Give Away will be held Saturday Dec. 23. USW members will be handing out the makings of a Christmas dinner from starting at 10 a.m., at the Union Hall, 420 Little League Drive, Warsaw. There will be a total of 291 meals available …read more.

WARSAW — The Committee to Commemorate Martin Luther King is proud to announce their 30th Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Community Event. The 2018 celebration will be held on Monday, Jan. 15, at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center on the Grace College campus. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the program is scheduled to run …read more.

CROMWELL — After celebrating with an early Christmas dinner, the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board met Monday evening, Dec. 18, at the district office in Cromwell. After approving the previous month’s minutes and claims, the board introduced four members of the public, local business owners Robert Vandal, Tammy Vandal, Jake Harlan and Tina Harlan. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A special weather statement was issued Tuesday, Dec. 19, by the National Weather Service of Northern Indiana. The statement warns of very cold air moving into the area early next week, including Christmas Day. Temperatures are expected to become colder this weekend, with the coldest temperatures expected from Christmas Day through Wednesday, …read more.

WARSAW — Three years have passed since autistic Warsaw resident Sarah Gibbs was murdered. Even after all this time, it has not been determined who killed Gibbs. Family and friends are still searching for closure. On Dec. 19, 2014, as crews extinguished a house fire in the 1000 block of Smith Street in Warsaw, they discovered …read more.

WINONA LAKE — An early morning fire destroyed a home at 801 Robson Road, Winona Lake, this morning, Dec. 19. The fire began just before 4 a.m. The homeowners were inside the house when the fire began, but all three occupants were able to safely escape. The home was destroyed along with several vehicles. Due …read more.

WARSAW — If you could put a council of grown adults into a candy store their reaction would be the same as it was to a new interactive monitor. The Warsaw Common Council approved Ordinance 2017-12-02, transferring funds to cover the cost of a new interactive monitor. “That is impressive,” stated Council President Mike Klondaris …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — During a very brief meeting this morning, Dec. 19, the Kosciusko County Commissioners heard a request to apply for the 2018 Senior Hub Grant. Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton explained that the $20,000 Senior Hub Grant will go toward supplying clerical support for senior prosecutors. Senior prosecutors are used in cases where the …read more.

WARSAW — A request by the Friends of Tippy to have the Kosciusko County Commissioners conduct a feasibility study for sewers around Tippecanoe lakes was changed this morning Tuesday, Dec 19, at the commissioners meeting. Now the request is for the possibility of Lakeland Regional Sewer District to expand to include the Tippecanoe lakes. Based …read more.

WARSAW — Deborah Nayrocker, Warsaw, has released her third book, “Grow in Faith Toward Maturity.” Her new book equips you with eight ways you can be intentional in your Christian living journey, how to leave a life of complacency to one of courage. The book consists of 31 chapters, or brief readings, designed for daily devotional …read more.

  WARSAW — On Monday, Dec. 18, members of the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary met to sort gifts collected through the local Angel Tree program. Angel Tree is a program that provides toys, books and winter accessories to children of families in need throughout Kosciusko County. Currently in its 29th year, Angel Tree was started …read more.

WARSAW — North Lake Street between Porter and Pike streets will be closed from 9 a.m. until noon Tuesday, Dec. 19.  This closure is due to tree removal.

  KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department teamed up with New Life Christian Church to spread goodwill to Kosciusko County. Sheriff Rocky Goshert and Pastor John Lowe put together a program to distribute gift cards to citizens of Kosciusko County who appear to be in need or for just being an upstanding citizen in …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Pfledierer Charitable Trust. The trust was established by Esther Pfleiderer to assist charitable organizations in Kosciusko County in improving the quality of life in the county. Pfleiderer was born and raised in Warsaw and taught math for 39 years in the …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College is hosting an express enrollment week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, to Friday, Jan. 5, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, on the Warsaw, Forth Wayne and Wabash campuses to get students ready for the spring semester. The spring semester kicks …read more.

WARSAW — Susie McEntire returned to Warsaw for her fifth-straight A Country Christmas Saturday night, Dec. 16, at Lakeview Middle School. The country singer entertained the audience with classic Christmas songs, a few originals and several special accompaniments by the Chain Gang Quartet and Warsaw Christian’s choir, but it wasn’t just singing. McEntire slowed the …read more.

AKRON — Beaver Dam United Method Church presented a check to both Kosciusko and Fulton Cancer Care Funds and a check to Kim Waggoner Saturday morning, Dec. 16. Beaver Dam UM concluded its Wheels on Fire campaign for 2017, and with its conclusion, it was able to present three different checks to three cancer care …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, police responded to a single vehicle rollover on Argonne Road. A truck hit the embankment of the hill at the intersection of Argonne and Winona Avenue causing the vehicle to roll and close the road completely. The driver was treated by Lutheran Ground. Winona Lake Police …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw closed a low-interest loan, in the amount of $9,463,000, through the Indiana Finance Authority’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program to finance improvements to the District’s wastewater treatment system. By utilizing the SRF Loan Program instead of securing a traditional loan, Warsaw will save approximately $3,865,000 dollars over …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw realizes that technology is the future and hopes to make Warsaw’s future a little easier with an upgraded network. The upgrades were discussed and approved during the Board of Works meeting held this morning, Dec. 15. The agreement approved was a professional services agreement with BIT Computers. The company …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be starting winter classes on Jan. 8. Classes will run through Feb. 18. Classes for youth will include swim lessons, youth fitness and gymnastics classes for all ages. Registration for winter classes will start for everyone on Dec. 18.  Classes that promote the Healthy Living aspect of your Y …read more.

Syracuse Church of God, 104 E. Washington St., Syracuse, will hold a Christmas service at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. The service will include Christmas carols, candle lighting and communion. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call Pastor Stan Owen at (574) 457-2796.

WARSAW — One Warsaw student got a big surprise this morning, Dec. 15, as his principal, parents and representatives from the Kosciusko County Foundation surprised him during his AP Calculus-BC class. Senior Eric Williamson, Warsaw, was named  2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar, receiving a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to a university of his choice. At the time …read more.

WARSAW — The courts ruled the night as they presented three requested for additional funds Thursday night, Dec. 14, at the Kosciusko County Council meeting. The talk of the night was two grant requests for the juvenile court system. Prosecutor Dan Hampton first requested to initiate the teen court funded by a juvenile diversion grant …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Mark Sullivan from Midwestern Engineering, Inc., Indianapolis, attended the Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, Dec 13, to review plans for the wastewater and storm sewer project and discuss details for setting a bid opening date. Sullivan shared with council members the plans for an addition of a new force main and …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana Department of Environmental Management representative Shawn Seals presented Indiana’s Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Program and ways to apply to it to attendees of the Michigan Area Council of Government Wednesday, Dec. 13. Seals gave a detailed walkthrough of how governments could apply for a grant in the $41 million program that will be …read more.

MILFORD — A situation of getting the cart before the horse was the case Monday evening, Dec. 11, at Milford Town Council meeting. A small group of Waubee Lake residents, led by Pam Dwyer, came before the council with numerous questions regarding potential sewer being provided by the town to Camp Mack. The discussion took …read more.

WARSAW — An armed robbery occurred during the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Timeout Inn parking lot, Warsaw.  Items stolen included $3,000 in cash, a cell phone and a jacket/hoodie. Video surveillance of the suspects was captured and can be viewed in full on the Warsaw Police Department’s Facebook page.  Police …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Two separate trivial issues regarding the fire department dominated the Etna Green town board meeting this month, Tuesday, Dec. 12. Fire Chief Randall Byrer has brought up in previous meetings the desire to have two non-operating trucks moved off of the fire department’s property. Because the trucks are property of the township, …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Warsaw Flying Club were present again this month at the meeting of the Board of Aviation Commissioners Tuesday, Dec. 12. Last month board president Jay Rigdon made a five-part motion, that the board approved, to establish the WFC as a club. Based on the definition of “club” provided by the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Middle School’s improvement plan continued a series of school improvement plan presentations during the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, in Syracuse. Susan Mishler, principal of WMS, noted her school’s improvement plan consists of the four goals of using technology more effectively, improving reading comprehension, data …read more.

PIERCETON — Clifford D. Linn, 90, Pierceton, was honored as veteran of the month today at the Kosciusko County commissioners Dec. 12 meeting. Linn was born and raised in Pierceton. His mother, Trilby, was a stay-at-home mom, and his father, Alfred, worked as a section hand for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Linn grew up with two older …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — At a lengthy Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Dec. 12, numerous residents showed up to express their opinions regarding the potential rezoning of a tract of ground, located on Black Point Road in Syracuse, from residential to commercial. Although Andrew Rossell, representative of AR Engineering, Michigan, did not confirm or deny this, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Instead of having a regular meeting at noon the second Monday of the month, the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce hosted a Christmas dinner for all members and their guests. It was held in the Tippecanoe Township Building Monday evening, Dec. 11. Outgoing President Sue Ward, Sue’s Creations Floral & Gifts, …read more.

WARSAW — It was the last meeting of 2017 for the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals and among the agenda items was a petition by Timothy Kolar for a garage addition at his home on CR 450E in Tippecanoe Township. The regular monthly meeting of the BZA was held Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, in …read more.

LEESBURG —  Monday, Dec. 11, at the Leesburg Town Council meeting, options for the town hall building were readdressed. The building does not currently meet the requirements of the American Disability Act, which specifies that all public buildings be accessible by people who have a disability. Council members discussed options for the building, which included …read more.

WARSAW — The battle over sewers around Tippecanoe has just gotten bigger. Scott Reust, attorney for Friends of Tippy, asked the Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 12, to implement a study to determine the necessity and feasibility of a regional sewer district at Tippecanoe Lake. The commissioners tabled any action until further information …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Board Monday, Dec. 11, approved a request to encumber $286,080 from its fire territory equipment replacement fund for a new vacuum tanker ordered in July. “We expect to receive the tanker in late April or early May of 2018,” said Fire Chief Mickey Scott, noting “the price is locked in.” The bid …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Board Monday, Dec. 11, approved the transfer of $6,000 to the fire department’s equipment repairs fund to close out the fiscal year. The money was transferred from the department’s insurance line item, which has used only 4 percent of its allotment. The department received an insurance premium refund of $1,667.50 in November, …read more.

WARSAW — An Opioid Crisis Community Call Out was held last night, Dec. 11, at the Center Lake Park pavilion. The event served as a gathering for all people concerned about the current opioid crisis. A Bridge To Hope organized the event with help from The Bowen Center. Thirteen panelists spoke about their local interactions …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana Business Opportunity Partners presented $4,277.61 to Magical Meadows recently after hosting its 7th annual Winter Wonderland Bazaar and Quarter Auction on Nov. 11. The local not-for-profit group, known as iBOP, has several events throughout the year to support local charities. Magical Meadows was chosen to bring awareness to all they provide to the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County will be under a winter weather advisory along with Marshall, Allen, and Whitley counties. The advisory will be in effect from 1 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 until 7 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. Lake effect snow is expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute on Tuesday. In addition, …read more.

[weaver_youtube EhwvO5w-eIc rel=0]   CLAYPOOL — A large shed was destroyed during a fire around 9:30 a.m. today, Dec. 11. Claypool Fire, Silver Lake Fire and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory responded to the fire at 8442 S. SR 15, Claypool. The approximately 10 feet by 16 feet shed was detached from the main residence. Firefighters had …read more.

WARSAW — Susie McEntire will be returning to Warsaw this year to perform a country-themed Christmas concert Saturday, Dec. 16. The concert will take place at Lakeview Middle School, 848 E. Smith St., Warsaw. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7 p.m. Early arrival is encouraged, as seating will be …read more.

SYRACUSE — Air quality, health hazards, quality of life concerns were just a few points noted at a Kosciusko County Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations Workshop, presented by the Hoosier Environmental Council, along with the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. The four-hour workshop was held Saturday, Dec. 9, in the Kiwanis Room at the Syracuse Community Center. …read more.

By Richard Rooker They came mostly because they needed a job, these boys of Pearl Harbor — Don Stratton and Lauren Bruner. The Great Depression denied them work, so at 19 and 21 they and so many others enlisted in the military. It offered employment, a paycheck, a chance to see the world, and an …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library held a Santa Day event from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Children were able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy refreshments and fun activities. The first 90 children to attend the event received a free book. Friends of the Library member Roxanna Reffitt noted …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory through midnight, Saturday, Dec. 9, for Kosciusko, Elkhart and Fulton counties. Lake effect snow showers are expected, with slippery road conditions and reductions to visibility. Total snow accumulations of 2 – 5 inches are expected. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph …read more.

WARSAW — Following the adoption of a new Wastewater rate ordinance to support the upcoming wastewater rehabilitation and replacement project, billing cycles and processes for residents will change. Residents will not receive a bill during the month of December.  Instead, the wastewater bill for December’s service will be received in January, likely later in the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to working towards tolerance and brotherly love. The Committee to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is composed of Kosciusko County residents who desire to promote racial harmony through annual events honoring his life and work. The goal is to challenge people of all ages …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — At the Dec. 7 meeting of the Cardinal Services’ Board of Directors, Senator Ryan Mishler was presented with a plaque by CEO, Randy Hall and Board Chair, Penny Brown. The award honors Mishler for his support of people with developmental disabilities and the people who serve them.  Mishler, who served last session as …read more.

WARSAW — At the Oakwood Cemetery Board meeting held Thursday, Dec. 7, Lewis Dobbins was honored for his years of service as a board member. Dobbins, who was most recently serving as the vice-president of the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents, had announced some time ago that he would be vacating his position on the …read more.

WARSAW — On the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 7, a Warsaw Community Schools bus delivering students home from Madison Elementary School was involved in an accident on SR 15. Multiple individuals and organizations immediately reacted to ensure the safety and security of the students on the bus. A heartfelt thank you to the Kosciusko County …read more.

WARSAW — Business flowed as usual at the Dec. 7 meeting of the Kosciusko Alcohol Board despite the loss of two of its members. Kenneth Johnson announced his retirement at the October meeting, and board president Gordon Vanator passed away Nov. 9 after unexpectedly missing the Nov. 2 meeting. The board managed to fill one …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a motor vehicle traffic crash on SR 15 at Clearwater Drive in Warsaw.  One male subject sustained fatal injuries in the two vehicle collision. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded yesterday evening at 4:09 p.m. to a reported school bus crash which involved a passenger …read more.

LEESBURG — Emergency responders were called to a school bus, car accident on SR 15 near Clearwater Drive around 4:10 p.m. today, Dec. 7. A Dodge Neon STX rear-ended Warsaw Community School’s bus 1-11 and ended up under the bus. One person had to extricated from the car and was airlifted from the scene via …read more.

WARSAW — An early morning crash caused over 500 NIPSCO customers in Warsaw to lose power this morning, Dec. 7. The accident occurred near the intersection of SR 15 and Paxton Drive. Melvin Johnson, 72, Shell Knob, Mo., was driving his Chevy pickup truck north when it went off the roadway and struck a mailbox and …read more.

On Tuesday, Nov. 28, North Webster Church of God gave Rose Home four major appliances, several pieces of living room furniture and a check generous enough to make Rose Home board members cry. “I can’t tell you how grateful I am,” said Beth Morgan, executive director of Rose Home. “I still can’t believe we received …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Salvation Army has instituted the Angel of Hope program as an outreach not only at Christmas but throughout the year to help individuals and families in need. The Angel of Hope program helps those who are striving to attain goals to improve their lives through the Pathway of Hope program or facing …read more.

SYRACUSE — New high school graduation requirements will be implemented in Indiana after the State Board of Education voted to do so Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Indianapolis despite significant opposition from teachers, principals and superintendents. Graduation Pathways will be implemented including students taking the SAT, ACT or similar college entrance exam instead of end-of-course assessments, …read more.

WARSAW — People may have noticed a little activity at the old Golden Corral location on Capital Drive in Warsaw. Since closing in 2014, nothing has occupied the space. Now a car dealership, Lake City Motors, will be using the location for a car lot. The building was originally closed by the Health Department due …read more.

WARSAW — Most of the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday afternoon Dec. 6, in Warsaw, was spent discussing a new floodplain level improvement permit the county will likely eventually begin to issue. Matt Sandy, assistant planning director for the county, said he designed the permit in order for the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking your help in identifying the individual in the picture. She is a person of interest in credit card fraud. Her mode of transportation is the vehicle also pictured. If you recognize the subject, please contact the Warsaw Police Detective Division at (574) 372-9526. Please note that all …read more.

INDIANA — Safety hazards and other emergencies can occur without warning. Northern Indiana Public Service Company crews often team up with public safety service personnel to respond to emergencies such as fires, gas leaks and carbon monoxide poisoning. In 2016, NIPSCO responded to more than 40,000 such emergencies. In an effort to help reduce these …read more.

    WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Chief Michael Wilson presented one of the new personal protection vests during the fire territory board meeting held yesterday, Dec. 5. The fire department has purchased 34 protection vests, one for each of the firefighters. Firefighters will wear these protective, bulletproof vests over their normal gear during every response. …read more.