KOSCIUSKO — County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Friday, June 9. This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI:  Taskforce Indiana is a year …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 2 p.m., Leesburg Fire and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory were dispatched to a fire in the area of 369 West Woodland Drive, Warsaw. It was originally believed to be a large house fire due to the amount of smoke. But upon arrival, emergency responders discovered that a line of trees was on fire near …read more.

WARSAW — An Indiana Fallen Officer Blood Drive will be held by the American Red Cross at the Center Lake Pavilion on Tuesday, June 13. Interested donors can stop by the pavilion at 117 Canal St., Warsaw, from noon until 6 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code “clpav” to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — State and federal claims by Atta Belle Helman and son, Larry Dwayne Helman, against The Papers Inc and Stacey Staley have been dismissed with prejudice by Kosciusko Circuit Court and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, South Bend Division. The motions granting dismissal were filed earlier this week. …read more.

WARSAW — Concerns over safety at intersection of South Union Street and West Winona Avenue dominated the conversation at the City of Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting on Wednesday, June 7. During the previous meeting in March, the commission discussed a review provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation of the West Winona Avenue and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced 15 additional Indiana counties are now eligible to participate in On My Way Pre-K, making prekindergarten available in 2018 to 4-year-olds from low-income families in those counties. Kosciusko County was one of the 15 counties added to the On My Way to Pre-K program.  Participating local providers in these …read more.

WARSAW — Just past 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, Kimberly Cates was announced as the elected councilman-at-large to replace the late Bob Sanders. Cates has resided in Syracuse for the last 30 years and is a master tax advisor with 32 years experience having owned the H & R Block Franchise in Syracuse for the last …read more.

  WINONA LAKE — Wednesday, June 7, Warsaw Community Schools and Winona Lake Parks Department hosted a Summer Lunch Kick-Off Carnival at Limitless Park & Splash Pad, Winona Lake. The carnival event was held to promote the Summer Food Service Program. Free lunch was available for kids, along with face painting, games, prizes and a …read more.

WARSAW — A small, three-lot subdivision off the south side of Lake Tippecanoe in Plain Township had been stalled due to problems with placement of the septic system. The preliminary plat for the subdivision, on the south side of Forest Glen Road, west of Teeple Avenue, had expired. But the process is moving forward again. …read more.

INDIANA — A new, online registry is available to help prevent families from experiencing child abuse by a caretaker. The registry allows parents to search the child abuse history of an individual by using just their first and last name. The database was launched this week after Kirk’s Law was passed in 2016. The law is named after …read more.

By Sgt. Chad D. Hill Public Information Officer KOSCIUSKO — Detectives from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are warning citizens of yet another local telephone scam that appears to have resurfaced from last year. Officers have recently received various reported incidents of local citizens that have been contacted by individuals via telephone that are portraying themselves …read more.

WARSAW — There was no new or unfinished business discussed during the Warsaw Common Council meeting held on Monday, June 5. Instead, the meeting was used to hear an update on the road projects and funding provided with help from the 2016 Community Crossings Grant. Jeff Beeler, public works superintendent, led the discussion. He explained …read more.

WARSAW — Kyle Babcock, a local blogger, is upset about the city accepting anonymous donations for the Warsaw Alley Activation project. Mayor Joseph Thallemer addressed these concerns during the Warsaw Common Council meeting on Monday, June 5. The project received 144 donations totaling $58,795. Out of this total, 16 people anonymously donated $2,150. These numbers …read more.

  MENTONE — At the Monday, June 5, Mentone town council meeting, Mentone Town Marshal Jim Eads introduced Andrew Eldridge, a new reserve police officer. Eldridge was hired to replace Sam Bohnke after Bohnke was promoted to deputy marshal during the Mentone Town Council meeting held Monday, April 3. Bohnke had served as a reserve officer …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Central TIF District was officially expanded during yesterday’s Redevelopment Commission Meeting. The expansion does not include the former Marsh location on Buffalo Street, which was previously proposed. The resolution was originally introduced May 1 by the Redevelopment Commission. The planning council and city council approved the resolution and it was sent back …read more.

  WARSAW — Saturday, June 3, Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department hosted the free annual Kids Fishing Derby and Casting Contest. The event was held at the Municipal Park, near Center Lake, in Warsaw. Contestants were split into categories for the competition (4 and under, 5-8, 9-12 and 13-16). In addition to goodie bags for …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Acting Sheriff William “Rocky” Goshert today, Monday, June 5, announced his intention to be a candidate at the June 21 caucus to fill the remainder of the term vacated by former Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine. Goshert, a former two-term Kosciusko County Sheriff, stated he made the decision to run after recognizing a need …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Harold Jones, North Webster, who served on the Kosciusko County Council from 1990-2010 representing District 2, has filed for the at-large county council seat. A caucus at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, with precinct committeemen will be held to fill the seat, left by the death of Council President Bob Sanders. Jones …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The deadline to file declaration of candidacies for the county council-at-large caucus was at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 4. Jonathan Fussle, a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, filed his candidacy with Kosciusko County Republican Chairman, Mike Ragan, Sunday afternoon. The caucus will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, in the …read more.

WARSAW — During the Warsaw Board of Works meeting, Chief of Police Scott Whitaker announced rank restructuring for the Warsaw Police Department and the retirement of Sergeant David Morales, School Resource Officer.  As part of the rank restructuring, phase two consists of elevating the three current shift sergeants Chuck Hodges, Steve Rockey and Clay Layne to shift …read more.

WARSAW — Kirk Ray, Chief Executive Officer, for The Lutheran Health Network/KCH, presented a $3,000 check to Rebecca Bazzoni, Executive Director for Joe’s Kids general operations. “Joe’s Kids provide the community with valuable resources to address children’s healthcare needs for physical, occupational and speech therapy. Many of our patients within our 21 affiliated medical offices …read more.

Weather for Kosciusko County  —  The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Kosciusko County in north central Indiana and Southeastern Marshall County in north central Indiana until 6:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.  At 5:44 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bourbon, or 10 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that bridge maintenance on US 30 in Kosciusko and Whitley counties is scheduled to begin on or after Monday, June 5, weather permitting. INDOT maintenance crews will perform joint maintenance on three bridges in the following locations: US 30 westbound over Deeds Creek, 1.08 miles west of …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department hosted Touch-A-Truck, a free event, Saturday, June 3, at Central Park, Warsaw. Touch-A-Truck gave visitors the opportunity to look at, touch and sit inside an assortment of trucks and equipment from various companies and organizations. Vehicles on site included an ambulance, mixer truck, backhoe, police SUV, skid loader …read more.

WARSAW — World War II veteran Bob Gast, 95, Warsaw, was honored in a Mizpah Parade during First Friday, June 2. The parade has been hosted by the local Shrine Club for the last several years. Gast, a longtime Mason and Shriner, was presented with several medals in October 2016, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star, …read more.

WARSAW — Concerns about healthcare, tax reform and President Donald Trump’s administration were voiced during a town hall style meeting with District Three Congressman Jim Banks in Warsaw today, June 2. The meeting began with an update from Banks about what has been going on in Washington in the last five months and concluded with …read more.

WARSAW — Two visitors were in attendance at the Thursday, June 1, Oakwood Cemetery board meeting. Tony Lloyd, president of Patten Monument Company of Indiana, Warsaw, attended the meeting along with Dan Forbes. Lloyd announced that Forbes will become co-manager at Patten Monument as Lloyd is retiring at the end of the month. Lloyd added, …read more.

TIPPECANOE LAKE — Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association has been working with the DNR to have idle speed only on the lakes due to the current flood level. At this point the DNR has not issued a formal order for idle speed but is monitoring the situation daily. Unfortunately, they are currently awaiting actual home …read more.

LEESBURG — Friday, May 26, the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the ball diamonds located at 112 East School Street, Leesburg to celebrate the completed construction of new concession and restroom areas for the Leesburg Summer Recreational League. AkzoNobel, a global paints and coatings company and a major producer …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The monthly public meeting of the Lakeland Regional Sewer District board of directors Thursday, June 1, at the North Webster Community Center began on a somber note due to the recent passing of Bob Sanders, an original member of the board, formed in April 2008. Board President Jim Haney requested a moment …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College has entered a new partnership with StraighterLine, the fastest-growing provider of alternative academic credit. The two organizations seek to offer students an affordable, convenient pathway toward bachelor degree completion. The partnership will allow students in Grace’s Opportunities for Adult Learners program to complete the general education courses necessary to fulfill their …read more.

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced almost $11 million in federal grant funding was awarded to 23 rural Hoosier communities across 5 programs. Applications for Round 1 of the federal Community Development Block Grant were due to OCRA on April 7. The State of Indiana distributes CDBG …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Fire Department partnered with the National Weather Service of Northern Indiana to provide information to the residents of Silver Lake regarding the storm that moved through the area over the weekend. Mark Frazier, meteorologist in charge at NWS of Northern Indiana in Syracuse, gave a presentation to discuss the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland Regional Sewer District will hold an executive session at 5 p.m. June 7, in the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St., North Webster. The meeting, which is closed to the public, will be held int he district office. The purpose of the executive session will deal with the initiation …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kyle Patrick Dukes has announced his intention to seek the appointment by the Republican caucus for the office of sheriff of Kosciusko County.

  Thanks to Purdue Extension and the Kosciusko County Ag Awareness Committee, two groups of area children will have an opportunity to get up close and personal with the bovines that feed us. On Thursday and Friday, June 8 and 9, up to 30 “youth just completing grades three through five” will spend a day …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Crews will be striping lanes on Kings Highway Thursday, June 1. The work will take place about 400 feet east of the intersection of Kings Highway and Argonne Road. The re-striping will change the traffic flow so that the westbound right lane is right-turn only and the left lane will be a left …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams recently distributed a study to residents on Lake Tippecanoe, James Lake, Oswego Lake, Syracuse Lake, Lake Wawasee, and Winona Lake highlighting research on each of these lakes throughout history. The viewbooks feature historical snapshots of each lake, providing information about that lake’s history as well …read more.

  WINONA LAKE — Gladys Deloe was just 7 years old when she contracted polio. While she recovered from polio, Deloe later contracted post-polio syndrome a decade ago, and has since started a post-polio support group. Born in 1935, Deloe grew up in Randolph, N.Y. She was diagnosed with polio in 1942 and her uncle …read more.

WARSAW —  Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced that he will speak to the Kosciusko Kiwanis on Thursday, June 1 and hold a town hall meeting in Warsaw on Friday, June 2. On Thursday, Congressman Banks will speak to the Kosciusko Kiwanis at the Shrine Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. On Friday, residents of Indiana’s Third …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The National Weather Service will be at the Silver Lake Fire Station, 702 E Main St., Silver Lake, at 5 p.m. tonight, May 31, to talk about Friday’s storm and answer questions. Mark Frazier, chief meteorologist, will be presenting.  The meeting will discuss Friday night’s storm, the warning process and compare it to the storm …read more.

WARSAW — At the Tuesday, May 30, Kosciusko County commissioners meeting, Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock addressed board members, stating that there had been complaints recently regarding flooding in the Barbee Chain area. The Barbee Chain of Lakes, located northeast of Warsaw, is composed of seven interconnected lakes and formed by retreating glaciers …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking your help in identifying the individuals in the pictures provided. The individuals are of interest in thefts from a local business over the past few weeks. The surveillance photos are poor quality, but if you recognize the subjects, please contact the department. Please send a private message …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Council held a public hearing this morning, May 30, to discuss the possibility of selling some real estate the town has. Town attorney Jim Walmer explained where the property sits — to the east of Chestnut Street and south of Mineral Springs running southward. The land sits next to the …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce partnered with Lifeline Youth and Family Services for an Elegant Evening of Jazz accompanied by delicious food, drinks and a silent auction in Pierceton. Pierceton’s Wine & Jazz event was held at the Old Train Depot, one of Pierceton’s premiere event locations, on April 22. Guests enjoyed jazz …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Having served the Kosciusko County area for many years in a number of different capacities, Joshua Spangle is seeking the sheriff position at the June 21 Republican caucus. He is the second individual to declare his candidacy for the position.

WARSAW —  Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw on Thursday, June 1, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. Banks’ staff will be present from 9:30 a.m. until noon on Thursday at City Hall, 102 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw.

MILFORD — Stan Stump of the Ancil Geiger American Legion Post 226 addressed the crowd gathered on Main Street prior to Milford’s Memorial Day Parade. He thanked the town for Saturday’s successful Milford Fest and the organization shown by the service organizations and town employees in preparation for the parade. Afterward, the legion honor guard …read more.

SYRACUSE — The town of Syracuse kicked off Memorial Day with an annual parade. People lined the sidewalks of Huntington and Main streets, many wearing patriotic clothing or sporting small flags. The parade included several police and fire department vehicles, motorcycles, marchers and floats, like the Syracuse Elementary Drum Circle. Participants in the parade tossed …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 15, .51 miles north of SR 14 in Kosciusko County, is scheduled to close on or after Tuesday, May 30, weather permitting. The closure will facilitate culvert repairs. The closure is scheduled to take place over a branch of the Silver Lake Drain, located …read more.

MILFORD — Tricia Gall, Lion’s Club member and organizer of the 2017 Milford Fest was all smiles Saturday evening as another successful Milford Fest was drawing to a close. “We had a great turnout,” she commented, “I saw a lot of happy faces — that’s what we want.” Gall emphasized the work of not only …read more.

WARSAW — One person was injured after a shooting at Lot 82, Shamrock Village, Warsaw, around 4 p.m today, May 28. The victim was a minor and suffered a gunshot wound to the throat area. Originally, the shooting was dispatched as an accidental shooting. Officers from the Warsaw Police Department and Indiana State Police responded …read more.

MILFORD — Luckily for the 2017 Milford Fest, the threatening skies held out for the car, truck, tractor and motorcycle show. Allowing 67 entrants to show off an impressive array of vehicles — covering 20 different categories — with something for every taste: old, new and everything in between. Many participants, such as Milford resident …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. tonight, May 28. The watch includes Kosciusko, Fulton, Allen, Marshall, Noble, and Elkhart counties. Be alert for changing weather if enjoying outdoor activities this afternoon. 

MILFORD — The 2017 Milford Festival was a big hit with not only Milford residents, but citizens of Kosciusko County overall. Main Street was packed with food, games, rides and shows. A highlight of Milford Fest was the talent show. A large audience turned out to support their friends, family and community. Despite the delay …read more.

WARSAW The City of Warsaw will be closed Monday, May 29.  Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, May 30.  All other routes will remain the same.   WINONA LAKE The Town of Winona Lake office will be closed on Monday, May 29, for the observance of the Memorial Day holiday.  Also, Tuesday, …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A strong thunderstorm producing high winds swept through Silver Lake around 11 p.m. last night, May 26. Most of the severe damage was in the area of West CR 950S. Homeowners this morning were shaken up, but no injuries were reported. Many residents received no warning of the quick line of storms …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The field of candidates for the Kosciusko County Council at-large seat has grown to five.

KOSCIUSKO – The Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition is excited to announce a new, evidenced-based program that will be introduced this summer to assist pregnant women to quit smoking.  Baby & Me™ – Tobacco Free is a smoking cessation program created to reduce the burden of tobacco use on the pregnant and postpartum population.  The results of …read more.

AKRON — Principal of Tippecanoe Valley High School Dr. Michael Bendicsen submitted his letter of resignation at the end of the final student day, Wednesday, May 24. According to Tippecanoe Valley Schools Superintendent Brett Boggs, Bendicsen’s last day at TVHS will be June 30. Bendicsen leaves TVHS to take a position with Fort Wayne Community Schools where …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A caucus to fill the vacancy of Robert Sanders on Kosciusko County Council as councilman-at-large will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, in the Kosciusko Circuit Courtroom, Kosciusko County Courthouse, 100 W Center St., Warsaw. Two individuals have filed to fill the opening.  Sanders’ seat opened after he died from a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Reserve officer Randy Bowman is retiring after serving Kosciusko County for 30 years. The Winona Lake Police Department honored Bowman’s years of service with a retirement reception held at the Winona Lake Town Hall Wednesday, May 24. Bowman began volunteering as a reserve officer for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department …read more.

WARSAW — Three RedBird artists were honored alongside 31 others for the Hoosier Women Artists contest. Amanda Hollingsworth, Kathleen Shourek and Tillie Percey, all from Warsaw, will have their work hung in the State House for the coming year. More than 200 pieces were submitted. The competition was juried, and 34 pieces selected. Lt Gov Suzanne …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Marsh officially closed last weekend on May 21. The building located at 500 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, now sits empty and its future remains unknown. Marsh existed in this location since the late 80s. The location was recently added to the proposed expansion of the Central TIF district. If approved, this …read more.

WARSAW — Jordan A. Foreman, Warsaw, has declared his intent to seek nomination to the office of sheriff of Kosciusko County.

WINONA LAKE — Argonne Road will be closed from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 25 for improvements on the viaduct by the railroad maintenance crews. The Mckinley Street viaduct and CR 250E are the suggested alternate routes

MENTONE — On Monday, June 12, at the Mentone school board meeting, some of the discussion will be centered around the bald cypress tree located on the west side of the Mentone Elementary School. Lee Markley, president of Mentone Alumni; Tim Croy, Mentone town council member; and Linda Cochran, Mentone historian will present the history …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory has put a new rescue apparatus into commission. On May 20, the Center Street station held a ceremonious transfer of equipment from the current Rescue to the new apparatus before washing the new vehicle and pushing it into its bay. The rescue truck arrived in the community on May 5 where it was trained on before …read more.

The following is a list of Memorial Day weekend events happening in and around Kosciusko County: Etna Green Service at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 28, at Etna Green Church of Christ and a memorial service afterward at 10:30 a.m. at the cemetery. Joseph Lampton of Etna Green United Methodist Church is speaker. Leesburg The Leesburg …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The caucus to elect a sheriff in Kosciusko County will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21. It will be held in the historic Kosciusko County courtroom at 100 W. Center St., Warsaw.The individual elected will fill the remaining term of former sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine, whose term expires Dec. 31, 2018.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Effective immediately, Kosciusko County Chief Deputy, William “Rocky” Goshert, has assumed all duties as the Sheriff of Kosciusko County. Goshert, a 20-year-retired Trooper with the Indiana State Police, and previously elected two-term Sheriff of Kosciusko County, has over 37 years of law enforcement experience.  Goshert has assured that professional public service will …read more.

WARSAW — At the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Monday, May 22, three matters were brought before the board. The first was regarding a variance of use at 601 E. Smith St., Warsaw, to permit a church in a C-2 zoning district. Churches are not permitted in this district although the characteristics of a …read more.

[weaver_youtube kfT7xO92Ff4 rel=0]   WARSAW — Directly after this morning’s sentencing of former Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine, the prosecution team held a press conference at Center Lake Pavilion. In attendance were Marshall County Prosecuting Attorney Nelson Chipman, Jr., Marshall County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Tami Napler, Marshall County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Matt Sarber, Warsaw Police Officer Paul …read more.

WARSAW — Emotions were high this morning, May 23, as former Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine was sentenced in Kosciusko County Circuit Court. Rovenstine received a one-year suspended sentence to be served on formal probation. Due to pleading guilty to a felony count, Rovenstine will no longer be able to serve as sheriff in Kosciusko County. …read more.

WARSAW — During the Warsaw Board of Works meeting held this morning, May 22, the board approved the purchase of a new Grapple Truck and discussed concerns about an upcoming overnight travel request to Plymouth. The grapple truck will be used by the Street Department for loading yard waste, picking up large items and even …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  A retirement reception is being held for Randy Bowman at 1 p.m. on May 24, at the Winona Lake Town Hall. Bowman has dedicated 30 years to Law Enforcement as a Reserve Officer. He began his career with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, transited to the Pierceton Police Department and finishing his service with …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The sentencing for Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine is scheduled to take place tomorrow morning, May 23. Rovenstine pled guilty to intimidation, a level 6 felony, on April 5. The remaining nine charges, also felonies, were dismissed pursuant to the plea agreement. Those charges included three counts of bribery, one count of assisting a criminal and …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Aviation Commissioners is accepting bids to lease one 43 acre, one 62 acre and one 82 acre, plots of farm ground at the Warsaw Municipal Airport for a period of three years beginning Jan. 1, 2018 and ending Dec. 31, 2020. Copies of the proposed lease, description of the land …read more.

WARSAW —  If you stopped by Martin’s Supermarket on Husky Trail in Warsaw today, Sunday, May 21, chances are you saw the Planters Nutmobile parked out front. The Nutmobile, a 26-foot-long peanut on wheels, is traveling around the country for the 2017 tour. Harrison Plaza, a recent ASU graduate and one of the “Peanutters” traveling …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northern Kosciusko and southern Elkhart counties until 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 21.  Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The 14th annual Fat & Skinny Tire Fest started off with the opening ceremony at the Trailhouse, Winona Lake, at 6 p.m. Friday, May 19. The rest of the weekend includes various rides for every experience level of bike riders. Rides include the DINO Series mountain bike races, the Countryside Tour and …read more.

SYRACUSE — 2017’s 29th Annual Cruisin’ Cuse Car Show drive-in stood in stark contrast to 2016 as rain kept car owners at home for the traditional pre-show festivities on Main St. Friday night. Last year, dozens of classic cars could be seen lining Main Street in downtown Syracuse. The main event, sponsored by the Wawasee …read more.

  WINONA LAKE — The 14th annual Fat & Skinny Tire Fest started off with the opening ceremony at the Trailhouse, Winona Lake, at 6 p.m. Friday, May 19, despite the less than ideal weather conditions. The all-size-tires, family-friendly Community Critical Mass ride began at 6:30 p.m. at the Trailhouse and finished at Mad Anthony’s Lake …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A caucus to fill the vacancy of Robert Sanders on Kosciusko County Council as councilman-at-large will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, in the Kosciusko Circuit Courtroom, Kosciusko County Courthouse, 100 W Center St., Warsaw. Sanders died on May 14 after suffering a heart attack on May 7. Eligible members to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Network to End Domestic Violence recently released the annual Domestic Violence Counts census report. The 24-hour count of services provided to adult and child victims, which took place on Sept. 14, 2016, offers a unique glimpse into the untold story of our nation’s domestic violence shelters. Domestic violence programs provide desperately …read more.

One hundred years after its construction in 1917, Warsaw Community Public Library is once again getting crowded. The original structure was called the Carnegie Library, named after the corporation which provided the grant for its construction: $15,000 for a 6,134 square foot building. There was a librarian and one or two assistants. By 1931, the …read more.

SYRACUSE — “I think it’s a great honor,” said Richard “Dick” A. Green, Ogden Point Road, Syracuse, on being chosen the 2017 Wawasee Flotilla Commodore. Being chosen as commodore has been termed a high honor by those named in the past and to Green it is no different. This year’s Wawasee Flotilla will be held …read more.

[weaver_youtube VUSXrZsNg90 rel=0]   WARSAW — Students from Harrison, Madison, Claypool, Sacred Heart, Leesburg, Washington, Jefferson, Eisenhower and Lincoln elementary schools, along with their families, teachers and D.A.R.E. officers, gathered at the Grace College Manahan Orthopaedics Center, Winona Lake, Tuesday, May 16, for the annual D.A.R.E. graduation. D.A.R.E., which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The dream to complete the Winona Lake Limitless Park is getting closer to becoming a reality, however, an additional $87,000 needs to be raised before the next phase can be completed. During a Winona Lake Town Council meeting held on Tuesday, May 16, Holly Hummitch, director of the Winona Lake Parks and Recreation …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — “The end is in sight,” responded Jeremy Sponseller to a question by council member Lisa Strombeck at the Tuesday, May 16, meeting of the North Webster Town Council. The question, “When will the wastewater management plant and sewer work be completed?”

CROMWELL — Board members and employees of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District met Monday evening, May 15, to discuss the district project on several small items as well as the large study on rerouting sewer lines back to their own site instead of paying Syracuse to maintain this.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources just finished up the first round of aerial treatments against the gypsy moth in Kosciusko, Fulton, Marshall, Porter and Tippecanoe counties on May 16. Gypsy moths are an invasive species and are also considered the most serious forest and urban landscape pest in the United States. For …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Emma Neeley and Morgan Keirn have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Whitko High School class of 2017. Neeley is the daughter of Robin Neeley, Columbia City, and Chris Neeley, Warsaw. Neeley plans to attend Franklin College with a double major in pre-med biology and exercise science. During high school, Neeley …read more.

WARSAW — Much of the Kosciusko County commissioners meeting Tuesday, May 16, was spent in remembrance of Warsaw resident Bob Sanders, who passed away Sunday, May 14. Sanders was involved in numerous public, civic and community service organizations and was well-known to many in this area. After a moment of silence to allow those in …read more.

WARSAW — The Central TIF District in Warsaw is one step closer to its expansion after approval during last night’s Warsaw Common Council meeting. Warsaw Mayor Joesph Thallemer took time at the beginning of the meeting to say a few words about the passing of Kosciouscko County Council President Bob Sanders. “He was quite a leader …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Michigan’s decision to cancel its muskie-stocking program this year due to a virus outbreak in adult fish they capture for muskie eggs has prompted Indiana DNR officials to say a similar situation could develop in the Hoosier State.

WARSAW — At around 1:15 p.m. today, May 16, first responders were called to an accident on Winona Avenue in front of Lakeview Shopping Center in Warsaw. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Warsaw Police Department and Lutheran EMS responded to the scene. The accident occurred between a red Ford and a white Toyota. The passenger side door …read more.

AKRON — “Mystery meat” is a derisive term used to describe processed meat products such as burger patties, chicken nuggets or hot dogs that do not have an identifiable source. Often times this term is used in reference to food served in school cafeterias. Students in the Tippecanoe Valley School District won’t need to wonder …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee met Monday, May 15. Megan McClellan, executive director, told the board several recent events for the trails were successful. “The trail clean-up went well,” reported McClellan. The clean-up was April 21. The Couch to 5K program started April 18. Six women have signed up for the classes. The classes last …read more.

WARSAW — A former Syracuse resident will be hosting a book signing for his recently published book “How Sweet It Is,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 at the Buffalo Street Emporium. The topic of author Jarrett Van Meter’s book chronicles the season-long quest of three geographically, socio-economically and culturally diverse teams to reach the …read more.