CLAYPOOL — A member from the community expressed concerns about trees during the Claypool Town Council meeting held Monday, May 15. Resident John Bullard lives on East Section Street in Claypool. He informed the council of a pending issue with several trees located at the right away on Section Street. Bullard explained the trees had …read more.

  WARSAW — A Warsaw homeowner is making progress to save a residence from demolition. During a City of Warsaw Department of Code Enforcement meeting held on May 15, hearing officer Lawrence Clifford revisited previously discussed issues with homeowner Fabiola Duran’s property at 519 N. Park Avenue, Warsaw. Duran was present at the hearing with …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Council President and longtime Warsaw businessman Bob Sanders died this weekend. He suffered a heart attack on May 7 and was taken to Fort Wayne Lutheran ICU for treatment. He passed away yesterday afternoon, May 14 while still at the hospital. Sanders has been involved with the real estate title insurance industry …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  Saturday, May 13, the Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department will host their third annual auction fundraiser. The event is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. The meal will include sloppy joe sandwiches, hotdogs, potato salad, chips and drinks. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 12:40 p.m., today, May 12, emergency responders were dispatched to a motorcycle, car accident. The accident occurred at East Center and South High streets, Warsaw. Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lutheran EMS responded to the scene. The driver of the motorcycle suffered from shoulder pain and was transported for …read more.

  WARSAW — To celebrate National Tourism Week, Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted an informal cookout lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the center on US 30, along with an open house inside the visitor center. The local event helps to raise awareness of the impact travel and …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Lutheran Health Network announced today that it is launching a major, multi-year capital investment plan to enhance patient care, increase access to health services and upgrade its hospital facilities. The $500 million investment will positively impact thousands of patients in the region who seek the highest level of healthcare. “Combined with our …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At the Silver Lake town council meeting Wednesday, May 10, much of the discussion centered around a water drainage issue. James Teague, Roanoke, stated that in March of 2016 he purchased a property on the corner of Pleasant and Ameilia Streets, Silver Lake. Teague addressed council members about drainage issues with this …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Antique Outboard Motor Club will hold its 2017 Spring Antique Outboard Motor Show and Swap Meet Saturday, May 20, at North Webster’s Community Park (Dixie tour boat dock) on the west shore of Webster Lake. Several hundred antique outboard motor restorers, historians, collectors and enthusiasts from across the Midwest and Canada will …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 4:25 today, May 10, first responders were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover on Crystal Lake Road, near East CR 700W, Warsaw. Atwood Fire, Mentone EMS and Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department responded to the accident. The vehicle rolled over and collided with a tree, smashing in its front end. The driver was conscious and …read more.

MENTONE — First Responders with the Mentone Fire Department are now some of the best-equipped in the nation to save a pet’s life. That’s because Invisible Fence of South Bend has donated a pet oxygen mask kit to the department. This donation is just a small part of Invisible Fence® Brand’s Project Breathe™ program, which was established with …read more.

Lakeland Regional Sewer District’s monthly public board meeting Thursday, May 4, was largely focused on the issue of whether or not contractors would be able to connect homeowners by the Sept. 1 deadline. After hearing from representatives of Jones Petrie Rafinski, the company overseeing hook-ups, and private contractors in attendance, the board chose to allow …read more.

SYRACUSE — Plans are moving forward for implementing “eLearning” during inclement weather days beginning with the 2017-18 school year, the Wawasee school board heard during the regular monthly meeting Tuesday, May 9, in Syracuse.

SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, May 9, in Syracuse, the board heard recommendations from Kim Nguyen, Wawasee High School principal, about changes needed in some programs.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Guide Books are in the process of being distributed to area businesses and organizations the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce learned at its regular monthly meeting Monday, May 8. It was held at noon at the Tippecanoe Township Building.

  LEESBURG — At the Leesburg town council meeting, Monday, May 8, Leesburg town council members offered the position of Leesburg street commissioner to Craig Charlton, Leesburg. Charlton, who has been acting as interim street commissioner since the departure of former street commissioner Brandon Queen, accepted the position. Charlton presented a detailed April report consisting …read more.

WARSAW — During a short meeting of the Warsaw Plan Commission on Monday, May 8, the board gave a favorable recommendation on the expansion of the Central TIF District, which now includes the Marsh store location. The current Central TIF district includes Buffalo, Canal, Indiana and Fort Wayne streets.  The proposed expansion includes areas to the …read more.

WARSAW — Purina Mill was granted a variance by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals hearing officer for a 12 x 24 feet addition during the regular monthly meeting Monday, May 8, in Warsaw.

WARSAW — The fire that destroyed a local animal rescue has been determined to have started in the center of the building. Property owner, and director of Isaiah 11 Ministry, Linda Ozier, Claypool, stated that the fire was determined to be electrical by Atwood and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Departments. Around 6 a.m. Sunday, May 7, Atwood Fire …read more.

The Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday, May 8, reviewed the fire department’s list of renovations for fire stations 1 and 2. Proposed improvements for Fire Station 1 included: • Moving the base radio upstairs. • Installing alert system speakers in the stairways, shower rooms, computer room and outside at the rear of the station. …read more.

The Turkey Creek Fire Board Monday, May 8, approved the purchase of four self-contained air units, 10 oxygen cylinders and eight face masks for the territory’s firefighters, as requested by Fire Chief Mickey Scott. The appropriation included the $29,513.50 purchase price and shipping. The department had allocated $30,000 for the purchase in its 2017 equipment …read more.

MILFORD — Non-compliance on five properties owned by Ron Davidhizar will now have additional fines assessed, liens placed against the property and foreclosure action taken. The discussion was briefly held Monday evening during the May meeting of the Milford Town Council.

MILFORD — Ryan Brauen, Wessler Engineering, provided Milford Town Council an update on the wastewater treatment plant renovation project Monday evening, May 8, at the council’s May meeting.

Proposed idea of what the alley will look like after the renovation. WARSAW — An empty alley will soon be turned into a downtown destination thanks to help from the community. The Warsaw Alley project reached and exceeded its final goal of $50,000 on Friday, May 5. A total of 144 donors raised $58,795 for …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a freeze warning for the area. The freeze warning announced for Kosciusko County will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday, May 8. Temperatures are expected to fall below freezing. Areas of frost are to be expected. Sensitive vegetation may …read more.

WARSAW — Heartline Pregnancy Center, Warsaw, held their 5th annual Gathering of Hope banquet Thursday, May 4, at Winona Heritage Room, Winona Lake. Heartline Pregnancy Center is a non-profit organization that has served the Warsaw area since 1985. They provide encouragement, education and equipment to individuals facing an unplanned pregnancy. Heartline Pregnancy Center offers free pregnancy …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — The Criminal Investigation Division of the Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne is investigating the death of a 25 year old woman from Whitley County after she was admitted to a hospital following her arrest by the Whitley County Sheriff Department for an alleged possession of a controlled substance. Preliminary investigation by …read more.

WARSAW — The Thai House Restaurant, 820 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, was approved for its wine retailer permit May 4 at the monthly Alcoholic Beverage Board meeting. Owner Juan Jose Fuentes was present to take questions from the board. Fuentes is receiving a wine permit while awaiting the availability of a permit to serve beer and liquor. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation will be holding a Downtown Clean Up event from 8:30 until 11 a.m. on Friday, May 12. Anyone interested in volunteering for this event, contact WCDC at [email protected] or call (574) 267-6311. WCDC strives to develop Warsaw’s Central Business District through investments in people, buildings, businesses and land. For more information …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  Lakeland Christian Academy National Honor Society will be hosting their 3rd annual blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10. The school is located at 1093 South CR 250E, Winona Lake. Students age 16-17 will need a signed permission slip from a parent. Anyone 18 years of age or …read more.

WARSAW — According to Fox 59, the closing of several Indiana Marsh stores was announced today, May 4, including the local store at 500 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. The Warsaw location will be officially closing May 21. Ten Marsh stores had already announced their closing, and the company had recently closed their in-store pharmacies, a move …read more.

MENTONE — The Mentone Chamber of Commerce is looking for contestants to run for Miss Mentone. Details were discussed at the Mentone Town Council meeting Monday, May 1. Information received from Mentone Chamber board member Anna Stiles states that contestants must be between the age of 14-20 by May 21, 2017. Contestants must be single, childless …read more.

MILFORD — Harvest with a Heart’s annual vegetable plant sale will run 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 12, and 9 a.m. to noon, May 13, in back of the Harvest market building at the corner of SR 15 and Emeline Street in Milford. Like the plants themselves, this event continues to grow, as Wawasee …read more.

FORT WAYNE —  Parkview Health was recently named one of the nation’s 15 Top U.S. health systems by Truven Health Analytics®, part of the IBM Watson HealthTM business. Truven Health Analytics is a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. This year’s 15 Top Health Systems study evaluated …read more.

SILVER LAKE — James Leon Frieden, Silver Lake, was chosen as the May Veteran of the Month and honored at the Kosciusko County commissioner meeting Tuesday, May 2. Frieden was born Sept. 18, 1925 in a small farmhouse in Wabash County to Henry and Anna Frieden. After graduating from Chester High School, North Manchester, in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College will host a baccalaureate nursing program beginning in fall 2017, in partnership with Bethel College. Since 2004, Grace and Bethel have partnered in nursing education through an associate degree program on the Grace College campus. The transition to a BSN program at Grace has been recently approved by the Accreditation …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that the refurbishment of raised pavement markers is scheduled to begin on or after today, May 2, depending upon weather. Drivers should watch for daytime lane restrictions, stopped traffic and flaggers in the work zone. Contractors will be using buggies that sit low on the road to …read more.

WARSAW — Outdoor seating and downtown parking were the main topics discussed at the Warsaw Common Council meeting held last night, May 1. WCDC Director Rob Parker presented a set of guidelines being proposed for outdoor seating associated with businesses. The proposed guidelines were based off of what Goshen and Valparaiso are currently using in their …read more.

  WARSAW — During a very brief Kosciusko Commissioners meeting Tuesday, May 2, County Administrator Marsha McSherry informed board members that Summit City Building Maintenance, Fort Wayne, submitted a quote in the amount of $11,675 for floor waxing services. This will include stripping and waxing all three floors of the Justice Building, Warsaw. All work …read more.

WARSAW — During the Redevelopment meeting held on May 1, the board declared interest in adding areas to the already established Central TIF district. The current Central TIF district includes Buffalo, Canal, Indiana and Fort Wayne streets. The resolution would add land to the north and south of the existing area. The northern portion will …read more.

UPDATE: Lisa Williams has been located. ELKHART — The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 50-year-old Lisa Williams who was last seen in the 51000 block of Stratford Drive in Elkhart on April 21. Williams is described as a black female, 50,  5ft 9in tall, weighing 165 lbs, with black …read more.

WARSAW — Friday, April 28, at Warsaw Community High School, six culinary students, under the direction of chefs from Bella Vitale Restaurant, Warsaw, participated in a “Chopped” event at the Blue Apron Restaurant, which is located in the Career Center at the high school. The event was loosely based on the Food Network Channel TV …read more.

INDIANA — The National Weather Service is forecasting an active spring weather pattern of rain showers and thunderstorms that will bring inches of accumulation to Indiana over the next several days. Persistent or heavy rainfall can saturate soils and cause waters to rise, and drivers should take precautions and be alert for hazards. Keep storm …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw held a special Board of Works session this morning, April 28 to discuss legislative that was passed less than a week ago. Senate Bill 213 allows wireless support structures to be placed in public rights-of-way without approval or permits from the city involved. Small cell networks are technology that provides …read more.

WARSAW — Indiana State Republican Chairman Kyle Hupfer was the keynote speaker for the annual Kosciusko County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday evening, April 27. But he was not the only speaker.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Lions Club 72nd annual Mermaid Festival is rapidly approaching. The festival theme this year is “Story Book Land.” One of the highlights of the festival is the Queen of Lakes Pageant. The pageant has all the glamour, thrill and excitement of those shown on television but with many local stars. The pageant is open to ladies ages 16-23. This is a fun filled day for the contestants with a professional production to crown the Queen of Lakes and award scholarships.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation has awarded the Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry’s “Meat” the Need program a grant award of $1,500. These funds will be used to assist Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry in paying processing fees for approximately 1,150 pounds of donated large game and livestock in Kosciusko County, which will then be …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has declared a severe thunderstorm watch effective until midnight tonight, April 26. The watch covers most northern indiana counties including Kosciusko. Conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorm development. The main threat will be damaging winds and frequent lightning. Stay tuned for further updates.

PLYMOUTH — McKenzie Wireman, 13, has been reported missing from Plymouth. She is described as 5’3″ tall with burgundy hair with blonde roots and blue eyes. She was last seen on Tuesday, April 25 at her mother’s home in Plymouth wearing a blue onesie sleeper set and grey slippers. She took her cellphone with her. She …read more.

MENTONE — Brenda Rose, Associate Auctioneer with Metzger Property Services, LLC, will be doing business from her new office located at 110 East Main Street, Mentone. Rose joined Metzger Property Services two years ago. She is the first associate auctioneer through the company to have their own office. Metzger Property Services provides professional auction, appraisal …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw will hold a special Board of Works meeting at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 28. The purpose of the meeting is to pass a resolution on cell phone towers that must be approved before May 1. That is the only item of business that will be listed.

WARSAW – Due to a lack of business, the regularly scheduled Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission meeting for Wednesday, May 3, has been canceled.

KOSCIUSKO — According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ 2016 annual report on white-tailed deer, Kosciusko County had the highest number of deer, vehicle collisions in the state last year. The total number of deer, vehicle collisions in Kosciusko County was 405 crashes. Allen County had 401 crashes, Steuben County had 374 crashes, Porter …read more.

WARSAW — A home-based firearm sale and repair store will not be coming to the residential area on Saint Mary’s Drive, Warsaw, after failing to receive approval from the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals. Trevor Long, owner of Silver Lake Arms Depot, attended the meeting on Tuesday, April 24. Long has a home-based business located …read more.

WARSAW — This year, Kosciusko REMC wants to recognize and support the health of our environment by offering Envirowatts grants to area non-profit organizations. This May, Envirowatts funds in the amount of approximately $3,500 will be awarded to three community organizations ACRES Land Trust, KC Recycling and The Watershed Foundation. ACRES Land Trust has been …read more.

INDIANA — On Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, people took to the streets in over 600 cities in participation of locally organized Marches for Science. Once a non-politicized subject, many feel the current administration’s plans to cut funding in scientific areas, including massive cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Institute of Health, …read more.

LEESBURG —  Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of man after he fell into a well at his residence on the Barbee Chain of Lakes Maurice Terry, 84, Lafontaine, was cleaning out a well pit on his property on EMS B45 Lane making sure it was operating properly. About a half an hour later …read more.

WARSAW — Through a Facebook post on Saturday, April 22, Rise’n Roll Bakery announced that a new franchise location will be opening in Warsaw. The owners were announced as Vincent and Nina Banks, Mark and Lauri Hanes and John and Sue Skees. Rise’n Roll Bakery has not determined the location just yet, but do have …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Alley Activation project recently received a $1,000 donation from the KCV Cycling Club. This large donation brought the campaign total up to $32,685. The campaign has 11 days left to raise an additional $17,315 in order to receive a matching grant from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. “Any time …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee recently received a $100,000 grant from the Dekko Foundation, as well the opportunity of $100,000 more in matching funds. Planning for the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail has been progressing slowly during the past two years, but things are speeding up now. All the permits are in place and the …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety’s meeting lasted less than 15 minutes this morning, April 21. Topics discussed included the Warsaw Police Department seeking bids for two new vehicles and the city looking for more summer employees. WPD Caption Kip Shuter was present at the meeting to request seeking …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Animal Clinic, Warsaw, held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, April 20, at their future location, 974 East CR 300N, Warsaw. The new facility, described as a 12,000 sq ft state-of-the-art veterinary hospital, is expected to be up and running in six to nine months. Chester, Inc. Architectural & Construction, Valparaiso, will be …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Literacy Services hosted their 15th annual author dinner Thursday, April 20, at Noa Noa Wood Grill & Sushi Bar, Warsaw. The featured speaker was Professor Elliot Engel. Engel, an author, scholar and lecturer, is originally from Indianapolis. He currently resides in Raleigh. North Carolina. Engel lectures on literary topics throughout the United …read more.

WARSAW — Spring has sprung and Dana Hewitt, code enforcement inspector for Warsaw, wants to remind residents of the environmental nuisance ordinance. The ordinance targets tall grass and weeds inside city limits. Residents are expected to maintain their lawns, yards and property per the ordinance. The environmental public nuisance is defined as any growth of weeds, grass …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 3:50 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the area of 5169 South County Farm Road, Warsaw for a single-vehicle rollover. Lutheran EMS, Claypool Fire, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the accident. Two patients from the accident suffered injuries. There was also an infant in the vehicle that …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Southeastern Elkhart and Northeastern Kosciusko counties until 2:45 p.m. today, April 20. At 2:07 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Milford, moving East at 45 mph. The storm will include 60 mph winds and penny-sized hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kyle Hupfer will be the keynote speaker at the annual Kosciusko County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner with special comments from Pete Seat. The event will be held Thursday, April 27, at Vitale Events, 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw.

WARSAW — Jennifer Kerns has dual roles at the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce. She is the Main Street coordinator and is the chamber’s member relations manager. A 2011 graduate of Tippcanoe Valley High School, Kerns, 25, grew up in the Akron and Mentone area. She has three siblings and was in 4-H for 10 years, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — (EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part article on The Watershed Foundation’s 20th anniversary.) A battle about installing sewers around Tippecanoe Lake 20 years ago was the start of The Watershed Foundation. Since then TWF has focused on water quality problems and solutions in a watershed that is 246 square …read more.

  WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian Academy, Winona Lake, held a special event Tuesday, April 18. The evening included a tribute to Joy Lavender, Lakeland Christian Academy administrator, who is retiring after 22 years of faithful service at LCA and a mortgage burning ceremony. Donors and board members from the past twenty years were invited …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County property tax bills were mailed April 18. Property taxes for Kosciusko County will be due May 10 and Nov. 13th for 2016 payable 2017 tax payments. Only one tax bill is mailed each year which includes both the spring and fall installment coupons. Taxes may be paid on the main floor …read more.

WARSAW — Dugan Julian, event coordinator at Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, Winona Lake, attended the monthly Warsaw Parks and Recreation board meeting Tuesday, April 18, to give information regarding this year’s Lakes Festival event. Julian stated that the Lakes Festival has been moved to Memorial Day weekend this year. This is approximately two …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — “Spring has sprung” in North Webster and with it ordinance enforcement by the North Webster Police Department of junk vehicle and tall grass ordinances, Police Chief Greg Church informed the North Webster Town Council at its Tuesday, April 18, meeting. “I am hoping that those who have grass that needs mowing or vehicles sitting with expired plates will correct these problems before we have to take action,” he explained.

CROMWELL — In just one short month, the focus of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board has shifted dramatically.

SYRACUSE — Other agenda items during the Wawasee school board meeting Tuesday, April 18, included:

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School’s football field will have a significantly different look by August. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, April 18, in Syracuse, the board approved entering a contract with Cincinnati-based The Motz Group for a new artificial turf field to be installed at the high school this summer.

WARSAW — During a meeting of the Kosciusko County Commissioners on Tuesday, April 18, Kosciusko Area Bus Service General Manager Robert Cunningham voiced concerns over the company’s struggle with a driver shortage. Cunningham stated KABS has continued to grow despite struggling with a driver shortage. Cunningham stated they are already short three drivers and soon …read more.

WARSAW — During the Warsaw Board of School Trustees meeting on Monday, April 17, Chief Technology Officer Brad Hagg informed the board of the preparations that have been made for the first Warsaw Community Schools eLearning day that will take place on Saturday, April 22. Hagg stated all the lessons for students are to be posted …read more.

LEESBURG — Kosciusko County officers are currently investigating an early morning crash that claimed the life of a Leesburg man. Officers from North Webster and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department were notified early this morning at 2:29 a.m. to be on the look-out for a white, 2007 Lincoln, driven by James E. Loser, 92, Leesburg.  …read more.

WARSAW — New and upcoming changes were announced at the Kosciusko County Community Corrections meeting held last night, Monday, April 17. Patrick Olson was introduced as the new home detention officer. Olson previously worked with the Prosecution’s Office and was a natural fit for the Community Corrections program. “We’re throwing a lot at him but …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Eight Indiana counties will be able to address sediment problems in lakes and rivers, thanks to $617,500 in grant funding from the DNR’s Lake and River Enhancement program. Silver Lake in Kosciusko County will receive $145,000 for sediment removal. LARE grants are administered through DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. Division director Mark …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 5:45 a.m. Sunday, April 16, emergency personnel were called to Center Lake, Warsaw, due to report of a vehicle being driven into the lake. Warsaw Police Department and Lutheran EMS were on scene. It is believed that the driver fell asleep behind the wheel, went over the railroad tracks on Lyons …read more.

WARSAW —  Pang Pang, a 5-month-old greyhound who was rescued from the dog meat trade in China and shipped to the U.S., was the featured rescue pet at Books, Wine and Dogs, 101 East Center Street, Warsaw, Saturday, April 15. Pang Pang was at the shop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. greeting visitors and making …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lakes Park Department hosted their annual “Special Friends” Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15. The event, held at Winona Lake Limitless Park, Winona Lake, was open to children, youth and young at heart with special needs. Winona Lake Parks & Recreation Director Holly Hummitch was there to …read more.

[weaver_youtube rGk6Z3gFl-s rel=0]   SYRACUSE — It was a perfect day for a motorcycle ride. The parking lot at Chubbies Pub & Grub, Syracuse, was filled with motorcycles of every make and model Saturday morning, April 15, for the Fallen Rider Memorial Ride. Riders from all over the area arrived at 10 a.m. for registration …read more.

WARSAW — April is National Adopt-a-Greyhound Month, which makes this the perfect time for Pang Pang (pronounced Ping Ping) to make his public debut in Warsaw. Pang Pang is the featured rescue pet at Books, Wine and Dogs, 101 East Center St., Warsaw, Saturday, April 15. Anyone interested in meeting Pang Pang can come to …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 1:40 p.m., Friday, April 14, first responders were dispatched to an accident at the intersection of SR 25 and CR 200S, Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Lutheran EMS responded to the accident. The car involved suffered passenger side damage and the driver was transported with injuries. The …read more.

Proposed idea of what the alley will look like after the renovation. WARSAW — The City of Warsaw is using a Patronicity crowdfunding campaign to turn an empty alley into a downtown destination. With 21 days left in the campaign, the City of Warsaw has officially reached the halfway point with $25,355 raised by 68 patrons. Currently, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County property tax bills are being mailed April 18. Property taxes for Kosciusko County will be due May 10 and Nov. 13 for 2016 payable 2017 tax payments. Only one tax bill is mailed each year which includes both the spring and fall installment coupons. Taxes may be paid on the main …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Spring cleaning was the main topic at the Silver Lake town council meeting held Wednesday, April 12. Silver Lake will host its annual spring cleanup day Saturday, May 6. Items need to be set out early Saturday morning for pickup. Prohibited items include paints, oils, tires, televisions, computers, microwaves, large furniture, large appliances …read more.

MILFORD — Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson made his yearly report to the Milford Redevelopment Commission at its monthly meeting Monday, April 10, at town hall. Robertson’s focus was on the importance of education and housing to Kosciusko County’s future, and how TIF districts may change their traditional roles as a result. “Last …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Department of Natural Resources grants, totaling more than $585,000, will be used to fight invasive aquatic plants in Indiana’s lakes. Some of those funds will be utilized in area lakes.

WARSAW — The council meeting for the City of Warsaw, scheduled for Monday, April 17 has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 1 in the council chambers of Warsaw City Hall.

TIPPECANOE LAKE — HGTV is featuring Lake Tippecanoe on its “Lake Front Bargain Hunt” show. It will air for the first time 8:30 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 16. Deb Paton-Showley Group at Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber, Warsaw, just shared the news of the HGTV crew filming. Additional showings are scheduled for 3:30 a.m. Monday, April 17, and 7 p.m. Friday, May 5.

By 1st Sgt. Chad Hill, Public Information Officer WARSAW — Kosciusko County officers have arrested the remaining suspect involved in the Tuesday morning armed robbery at a North Webster residence. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies located Jesse James Roberson, 19, North Webster, yesterday shortly after 7 p.m. inside a residence at 9639 E. Seneca Lane, …read more.

WARSAW — The YMCA’s Camp Little Eagle is offering day camp to give kids entering kindergarten through eighth grade an adventurous, active and healthy summer. Camp Little Eagle takes place from  6 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 5 to August 11. YMCA camp programs offer youth fun and unique experiences with an opportunity to learn new …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland Regional Sewer District is one month closer to having the $29M sewer project in the books after meeting Thursday evening, April 6, at the North Webster Community Center.

By 1st Sgt. Chad Hill, Public Information Officer Kosciusko County officers have arrested one of the two suspects allegedly involved in yesterday morning’s armed robbery at a North Webster residence. The Kosciusko County S.W.A.T. team and sheriff’s deputies located Daniel Joseph Edgar, 30, Topeka, Indiana, yesterday shortly after 4 p.m. inside a mobile home at …read more.

SYRACUSE — Mostly Smart boards and a few other items can be found now in what will be the classrooms of the new Syracuse Elementary School. But only a few months from now, students and teachers will fill those classrooms.

WARSAW – Altrusa International of Warsaw has been awarded the Dr. Nina Fay Calhoun International Relations Award at the Altrusa District Six 61st Annual Conference held April 7-9 at the Swan Lake Resort near Plymouth. The Award is a memorial to the only international president who served two terms on the international aspect of the …read more.