Churches in the Syracuse Wawasee Area Ministerial Association will collaborate to hold two communitywide Holy Week services Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The Good Friday service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Wawasee Community Bible Church, 2035 E. 1300N, Milford. The order of service includes singing, Scripture readings, a brief message, …read more.

LEESBURG —  Town garage sale days and clean up days were scheduled at the Leesburg town council meeting held Monday, April 10. Scheduled garage sale days for the town of Leesburg are Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10. The following week town clean up days have been scheduled for Friday, June 16, and Saturday, …read more.

WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, April 11, in Warsaw, the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a petition by Armstrong Holdings to install a drive through for a new business coming to the intersection of SR 13 and CR 500N, south of North Webster in Tippecanoe Township.

On his final tour as a Marine in Afghanistan, Eric “Mac” McElvenny stepped on an IED and lost his right leg below the knee. Unable to stand without support in his hospital room, but with nerves of steel and the heart of a lion, McElvenny vowed to complete an ironman triathlon. He made good on …read more.

MILFORD — Milford residents concerned about derelict properties may be happy to know the town now has a new building commissioner. At its monthly public meeting Monday, April 10, the council voted to hire Scott Mast to fill the position. “Anything I can do to help,” affirmed Mast, a Milford resident and a volunteer firefighter …read more.

This week marks the annual National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Held every year during the second week of April, NPSTW is a time to recognize telecommunications personnel in the public safety community for their service and commitment to the profession.  It highlights a profession that demands unique professional skills and personal attributes of people willing …read more.

Turkey Creek Township attorney Andrew Grossnickle Monday, April 10, presented an updated list of renovations and improvements to Fire Stations 1 and 2 to the township board. The list included the original “punch list” generated last year when funds were appropriated, a list of additional items, comments from the fire department’s building committee and Grossnickle’s …read more.

Turkey Creek Deputy Fire Chief Brian Richcreek reported to the fire board Monday, April 10, several recent meetings to advance the mission of the department. On Tuesday, April 4, department leadership met with an ISO field representative to conduct a review of the fire prevention and response capabilities of Turkey Creek Township and the town …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — It was a productive general meeting for the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce held at noon Monday, April 10, at the Tippecanoe Township Building. President Sue Ward, Sue’s Creations, led the group through the business at hand.

WARSAW — Every five years, the Warsaw Department of Parks and Recreation prepares a master plan for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The plan serves as a guide, a budgeting tool and a means of acquiring grant funding. “Not everything will be accomplished in five years,” said Larry Plummer, superintendent, “Some dreams may not …read more.

WARSAW — The majority of the Warsaw Board of Works meeting held today, April 10, was spent discussing safety concerns with the Husky Trail project and necessary sewer rehabilitation. City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented two change orders for the Husky Trail project. The first order regarded changing the project from five phases to the current two …read more.

Marcus Wolfe COLUMBIA CITY — Friends and family finally have some answers regarding the disappearance of South Whitley teen Marcus Wolfe. His body was found Saturday, April 8, submerged with his vehicle in Larwill Lake. Over the weekend, Texas Equusearch was searching over 20 lakes in the area for Marcus’ car. The group, all volunteers from …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a flood warning for the Tippecanoe River. The flood warning will affect areas in Kosciusko, Fulton, Marshall, Pulaski and Starke counties. Rainfall from this past week will cause the Tippecanoe River to rise into floor. The NWS is advising the public to never …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine has released the following information: Effective today, Kosciusko County Chief Deputy William Rocky Goshert will assume all daily operational decisions for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department.  Sheriff Rovenstine will continue to fulfill his statutory requirements of the office of Sheriff.  Legal documents still require the signature and authorization of …read more.

  WARSAW — At the Oakwood Cemetery Board meeting held Thursday, April 6,  Josie Ryan, a representative from the American Legion Post 49, Warsaw, was present to discuss the annual Memorial Day ceremony that will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Ryan said they received complaints after last year’s event regarding the sound system. Ryan feels …read more.

INDIANA — Governor Eric Holcomb has proclaimed April 3-7 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Indiana. The week marks the ceremonial start to the highway construction season and intends to draw awareness to both motorist and worker safety in work zones. Not all “work zones” on the road involve construction, but all workers on the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Indiana’s Republican State Chairman Kyle Hupfer will be the keynote speaker for the annual Kosciusko County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner. The dinner will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the 2517 Banquet Facility, 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Democratic Party recently elected officers for 2017. They are Chairman Brian Smith, Vice Chairman Vicki Morton, Secretary Jama K. Brown and Treasurer Joe Raven.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Kosciusko, Fulton, Elkhart and Marshall counties. The advisory will be in effect from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 6. Hazardous weather is expected to bring north winds gusting up to 45 mph. These conditions will likely cause scattered trees and limbs …read more.

WARSAW — Terry Shepherd, developer of the Candlewood Estates subdivision in Wayne Township, wants to re-plat the second phase of the subdivision from six lots to three. Also changing would be the shortening of a cul-de-sac by a considerable distance and relocating a 20-foot emergency access easement to the western edge of one of the three lots.

WARSAW — Students enrolled in advanced placement classes at Warsaw Community High School can now use an app called albert.io to assist them in practicing AP multiple choice questions. Emily Gough, who teaches an AP environmental science class at WCHS, explained that the site has multiple choice questions similar to what the students will see …read more.

WARSAW — Due to the number of “non-local” traffic using Martin’s entrance off of Mariners Drive to cut through the construction zone, the City of Warsaw will be placing barricades along Mariners Drive and Martin’s. As was presented in previous Husky Trail detour maps the only “local traffic” entrance will be from the north end …read more.

WARSAW – Charles F. Hartman, Warsaw, known to his friends as “Bub,” is the April Veteran of the Month He was born Sept. 3, 1938 to Fred and Charlene Hartman at Murphy Medical Center, Warsaw. Hartman grew up in Warsaw and attended Warsaw Community High School. After graduating high school, he worked several odd jobs …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — New data released by the Indiana State Police indicates a decline in methamphetamine lab seizures in north central Indiana, according to State Rep. Curt Nisly (R-Goshen). Several counties experienced a drop in meth lab seizures between 2015 and 2016. For example, in Kosciusko and Elkhart counties, meth lab busts went down from 58 …read more.

WARSAW —  At the Kosciusko County commissioners meeting Tuesday, April 4, two proclamations were approved regarding safety. James Dawson, representing Kosciusko County American Bikers Aimed Toward Education, presented a proclamation, asking the commissioners to declare May as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” ABATE is a non-profit safety, educational, charitable and advocacy motorcyclist organization. The proclamation read, in part, …read more.

MENTONE — The town of Mentone welcomed Sam Bohnke as the new Deputy Marshal during the Mentone Town Council held on Monday, April 3. The council recently held an executive session to interview three applicants for the deputy marshal position. The official decision was held until last night’s meeting. It was noted that Bohnke has …read more.

WARSAW — In a short meeting held Monday, April 3, the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission reviewed the Financial Reports for 2017, which covers the activity in 2016. City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented the report to the board. He advised that the report has already been submitted to the state and was provided as reference material for the …read more.

WARSAW —  Studies show that the percentage of Americans volunteering has dwindled in recent years – apparently someone forgot to tell Tippecanoe Lake resident Dan Kuhn. For the past two and a half years Kuhn has spent most days volunteering at Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County. Kuhn is a former high school teacher. He began his …read more.

[weaver_youtube E9KHMF2VCcA rel=0] A small army of excited youngsters swarmed Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse Saturday, April 1, for the facility’s annual Easter egg hunt. At 10 a.m. the horde was released by age groups into three wings of the residence, the courtyard and the surrounding grounds to find the more than 2,000 plastic eggs …read more.

WARSAW — Construction on Phase 1 of the Husky Trail project in Warsaw officially begins today, April 3. Phase 1 road closures include the Mariner Drive and Husky Trail intersection and Husky Trail from Mariners Drive to just south of North Pointe Drive. No through traffic will be permitted during construction in Phase 1.  All …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 5:30 a.m., first responders were dispatched to reports of a car through a guardrail in the area of 6843 South SR 13, Warsaw, near Sidney. Pierceton Fire, Sidney Fire, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Lutheran EMS responded to the accident. The driver of the vehicle reportedly was tired, fell asleep and drove …read more.

WARSAW — While the front of the store is plastered with sale signs and giant “Store Closing” banner, RadioShack’s future is still unknown. General Wireless, successor to the defunct RadioShack, filed bankruptcy on March 8 after weeks of speculation. It is the company’s second bankruptcy in two years, the first filed Feb. 5, 2015. On March …read more.

WARSAW — If you ask Warsaw resident Barb Lehman what the most rewarding part about her volunteer work is, she will tell you it’s knowing that a child is safe. Lehman is a volunteer for CASA of Kosciusko County. She has volunteered there for over 15 years. Court appointed special advocate volunteers are people from …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — A roundabout at the intersection of US 6 and SR 13, north of Syracuse, is in the works by the Indiana Department of Transportation. Internal discussions on reducing the number of accidents at this intersection have resulted in the roundabout as the preferred alternative. The project was recently listed in the draft …read more.

ROCHESTER — Hannah Drudge, 16, Rochester, is a typical teenage girl. She loves music (her favorite artist is country singer Jason Aldean), hanging out with friends and getting her nails done. She also recently attended the National Field Archery Association Indoor National Archery Competition in Cincinnati, Ohio. The competition included approximately 2,000 archers from all …read more.

WARSAW — Efforts to preserve the history of judicial service can be seen in many courthouses. Portraits of judges with plaques noting the years served on the bench can be found hanging on the walls near the courts. Such efforts have begun in Kosciusko County. Portraits of four individuals who have served as judges in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College’s Center for Lakes & Streams is now the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams. This new name acknowledges the substantial leadership gifts to the center’s endowment fund from Lilly Endowment Inc. and the Lilly family through the Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation. The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams has been …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — A Purdue University student from Warsaw developed a new soy-based product and presented the product at 23rd Student Soybean Product Innovation Competition reception on March 28 in Indianapolis. Sixteen teams – representing 50 students from seven countries – completed projects for the competition sponsored by the Indiana Soybean Alliance. One of those projects …read more.

INDIANA — Con artists, criminals and even family members prey upon America’s seniors using traditional tactics, but also in new and unpredictable ways. It’s a problem that costs them billions of dollars every year, not to mention the heartache and fear that often accompanies it. According to the National Council on Aging, more than 90 percent …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting scheduled for Friday, April 7 has been postponed until Monday, April 10. The meeting will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 102 S Buffalo St., Warsaw.

WARSAW —  With a successful crowdfunding campaign, the City of Warsaw could soon turn an empty alley into a downtown destination. The campaign, sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and offered through the crowdfunding platform developed by Patronicity would create a new vibrant space in Kosciusko County. If the campaign reaches its …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Builders Association of Kosciusko and Fulton Counties presented a check in the amount of $500 to the Kiwanis Club of Warsaw for their volunteer efforts at the Home & Outdoor Show in Warsaw. For the past several years, volunteer members of the Kiwanis Club of Warsaw have participated in the Home …read more.

WARSAW — Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County held a home dedication at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at 417 Godman Street, Warsaw. Andrea Wagner and her 11-year-old son, Connor, are the new homeowners. For Wagner, this is the realization of a lifelong dream. Wagner has never owned a home. Even as a child, her …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 10:35 p.m. Saturday, March 25, emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident in front of Service Liquors on Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Warsaw Police Department, Lutheran EMS and Warsaw Fire Department were on scene. Vehicle extrication was necessary. Traffic was at a standstill in the eastbound lane. One victim was transported …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College & Seminary hosted a gala Thursday, March 23, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, Winona Lake, to formally announce their Aspire Campaign. The campaign goal is $37 million, with plans to enhance academic programs, expand the Dr. Dane A. Miller Science Complex and increase funding for programs. The Aspire Campaign is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Travel blog The Crazy Tourist, ranked the top 15 lakes in Indiana. Kosciusko County had three lakes on the list. Tippecanoe Lake was ranked number one, Lake Wawasee was ranked number three and Barbee lake was ranked number eight. Here are the reasons why each lake deserved the ranking, according to the blog …read more.

SYRACUSE — A team of five visited Wawasee schools on a “whirlwind tour” and came away with a recommendation for accreditation for the school district. An exit report of the AdvancEd team’s findings was given by Dr. Michael Henry of Springfield, Ore., Wednesday afternoon, March 22, in the Warrior Room at Wawasee High School.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club will be holding an open house from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 1, to celebrate their 80th anniversary. The open house will include refreshments and giveaways. Bingo will start at 6 p.m. with a guaranteed $1,000 jackpot. The Silver Lake Lions Club was chartered on …read more.

WARSAW —  At the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department meeting held Tuesday, March 21, Patrick Brown of SiteScapes Inc., Mishawaka, informed board members that the 5-year master plan has been completed. Brown stated that the DNR only had one issue with the plan, which was a request for additional demographic information. Brown advised that this information …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Two new reserve officers were officially sworn in during the Winona Lake Town Council meeting on Tuesday, March 21. Ben Sanders and Daniel Clemens will bring the total number of reserve officers in Winona Lake up to 11. The officers will be filling two volunteer positions that were recently made available. David …read more.

CROMWELL — As Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District wraps up one multi-million dollar project, the board members seemed surprised to find themselves gearing up for yet another one. After several months of attempting to address grievances with bills coming from the town of Syracuse, TCRSD passed a motion to begin a $53,000 study that will help the board determine the process on becoming self-sufficient.

NORTH WEBSTER — News and requests resulting from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management mandated improvements to the North Webster sewer system and treatment plant dominated the Tuesday, March 22, meeting of the North Webster Town Council. It was held at the North Webster Community Center.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of March.  This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI Taskforce Indiana is a year long statewide …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — (EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third of a four-part series on the National Weather Service, Northern Indiana.) A study five years ago focused on where the National Weather Service was going to be in 10 years. The weather enterprise resulted — a private enterprise and a non-profit government side of the weather. …read more.

INDIANA — As winter officially gives way to spring, so begins another season of roadway construction on our local, county and interstate roadways. Engineers, planners and workers are charged with ensuring these work zones are designed and operated with safety in mind. The Indiana State Police, working together with the Indiana Department of Transportation reminds …read more.

WARSAW —  The Warsaw Common Council meeting scheduled for April 3 has been moved to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, due to Spring Break. The City of Warsaw apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

WASHINGTON D.C. —  Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today issued the following statement after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House along with other members of the Republican Study Committee: “It was an honor to meet with President Trump this morning in the Oval Office. I appreciate the President making time to meet with …read more.

SYRACUSE — Among the many reports public school corporations are involved in each year is the annual performance report. The 2016 version for the Wawasee Community School Corp. was recently released by the Indiana Department of Education and is published in its full form in this edition of The Mail-Journal.

WARSAW —  Several local individuals were recognized Thursday, March 16, at the 60th annual Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District meeting, which was held at 2517, Warsaw. Greg Peterson of Peterson Farm Bros. was the guest speaker at the event. Peterson and his siblings farm with their parents in Kansas. They also create and …read more.

  WARSAW —  Kosciusko County Superior Court I Judge David Cates swore in five new CASA volunteers at a ceremony held Wednesday, March 15. These individuals completed 33 hours of training to become Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA is a nonprofit organization that advocates for abused or neglected children. Our local CASA was formed in …read more.

WARSAW — George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corp., gave a quarterly report at the Kosciusko commissioners meeting Friday, March 17. Robertson reported that last year there were a low number of announcements and expansions due to concern about the presidential election and global economy. He stated the good news is that we have …read more.

WARSAW — A bid was awarded to remove a small dam along the Tippecanoe River near Fox Farm Road during the Warsaw Board of Works and Safety meeting held on Friday, March 17. City Engineer James Emans presented the information to the board. He explained that the dam was originally built in the 1960s and currently …read more.

Sgt. Chad Hill, with the Kosciusko County 911 Communication Center, stated that since the onset of the snow/sleet mixture this morning, there has be a total of 24 vehicle crashes and or slide-offs reported as of noon. Of those crashes, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Mentone and Parkview E.M.S., responded to the area of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals considered three petitions, two by the same person, during its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening, March 16, in Syracuse Town Hall.

INDIANA — The Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education has announced the extension of the March 10, financial aid filing deadline. The deadline will now be extended to April 15, this year in response to recent issues with a federal data retrieval tool that complicated the process for families attempting to submit the Free Application for Federal …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 4:30 p.m., a three-vehicle accident occurred on Detroit and Jalynn streets right outside of Walmart in Warsaw. Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department and Lutheran EMS responded to the accident. Initially, both lanes of traffic were blocked due to the accident. As crews work to clear up the accident, the northbound lane …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Friday, March 17. Kosciusko, Noble, Marshall, Whitley and Elkhart counties will be under the advisory from 4 until 11 a.m. Light snow is expected to develop late Thursday evening, which will mix with freezing rain or possibly sleet Friday morning. The …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Most of the Silver Lake Town Council meeting held last night, Wednesday, March 15 was spent on public comments as residents shared concern over the appearance of the town. Resident Joyce Greer has spent the last few weeks visiting various houses in the town and gaining opinions on the town’s appearance. She …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College & Seminary is pleased to announce that its partnership with Lutheran Health Network Kosciusko Community Hospital is expanding. Grace and KCH have collaborated on various health-related initiatives for many years, however, this new KCH partnership is a 10-year agreement that includes ongoing support to Grace for health education, wellness, academics, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Every five years, the Wawasee Community School Corp. goes through an accreditation process where a team visits and thoroughly examines the school district. The school corporation is preparing for a visit from AdvancED next week for the accreditation process.

Fellowship Missions welcomes guests, any time of the day, every day. For the relatively few they are unable to take in, they will find alternate arrangements. “We do not want to just say ‘No’,” said Eric Lane, who founded the faith-based homeless shelter in 2010 and serves as its executive director and self-described “head gofer.” …read more.

WARSAW — Come and learn more about the Husky Trail reconstruction project! There will be a public meeting held at Harrison Elementary School from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 27 for residents and businesses to learn about the project, anticipated construction schedules, traffic re-routing and more. Community members will have the opportunity to …read more.

WARSAW — On Wednesday, March 15, NIPSCO Gas will be working during the day on East Market Street between Bronson and Hickory streets to locate gas mains for the upcoming Market Street Project. A vac truck and crew will be working within the roadway and may have the street width reduced to one lane. NIPSCO …read more.

PIERCETON — Pierceton Council is in the midst of discussing options to deal with unsafe buildings within the town. Town Marshal Tim Sammons came to the meeting Monday, March 13, prepared with a list of seven houses and structures that were deemed unsafe. Some of these properties have recurring trespassing issues, while others are simply …read more.

WARSAW — It was a shorter than normal agenda for the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning, March 14, in Warsaw.

LEESBURG —  Issues with the sewage pumps at Leesburg Elementary school were discussed at the Leesburg town council meeting held Monday, March 13. Leesburg Town Council Vice-President Tom Moore relayed to council members that he met with Dirk Felger, head of maintenance at Warsaw Community Schools. After some investigation, it was determined that the pump …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council took another swing in its fight to rid the town of abandoned properties at its monthly meeting Monday evening, March 13. Town attorney Jay Rigdon informed the council fines will be levied against six properties in the amount of $2,500 if they are not brought into compliance within 45 days. …read more.

Fire Chief Mickey Scott and township attorney Andrew Grossnickle explained additions and modifications to the list of renovations for the fire territory’s two fire stations at the Monday evening, March 13, meeting of the township advisory board. The fire department’s building committee issued a list of additional concerns supplementing the items in the original quote …read more.

February was a busy month for personnel improvement in the Turkey Creek Fire Department, Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported at the Monday evening, March 13, fire board meeting. Two full-time firefighter/EMT employees were accepted into the upcoming 20-month paramedic program. “Their tuition fees have been paid as approved by the board in February,” said Scott. …read more.

INDIANA — Area legislators laced up their sneakers with their suits at the Statehouse to help raise cancer awareness. The Suits and Sneakers challenge is an annual event sponsored by the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches to help raise cancer awareness and support those affected by the disease. “More than …read more.

INDIANA — Indiana’s unemployment rate remained at 4 percent in January, which marks its lowest point since 2001. The unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicator that reflects the number of unemployed people as a percentage of the labor force. Indiana’s Labor Force increased by 7,162 over the previous month with a 6,344 …read more.

INDIANA — Preparations are now underway for winter weather expected to hit Indiana late tonight and Monday. The Indiana Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be cautious if traveling in what could be hazardous conditions. INDOT is monitoring several weather forecasts, and the latest information from the National Weather Service predicts snow over the next …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. The advisory will be in effect from 2 a.m. Monday, March 13 until 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 14. Snow will spread late tonight through into early Monday morning. The snow is expected to continue through …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has approved Regional Cities Initiative funding for three projects in Northeast Indiana, including the North Buffalo Street development in Warsaw. The North Buffalo Street development in Warsaw will receive $3.5 million. The Buffalo Street project will combine urban housing and mixed-use development within one comprehensive redevelopment project located close …read more.

  WARSAW — Our Father’s House has been operating out of their new location for the past few weeks and will soon be holding an auction. Their new location is 2114 Winona Avenue, in the Lakeview Shopping Center, near Underground Hound and Biddle Auction Company. The auction will take place at their former location, 401 …read more.

WARSAW — A local graduate is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Dave Wolkins (R-Warsaw) and his fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2017 legislative session. Rachel Bibler, a resident of Warsaw, is the daughter of William and Benita Bibler. A Warsaw Community High School graduate, Bibler attends Purdue University …read more.

INDIANA — If Canada geese have become a problem on your property, helpful information is available through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources website. Most goose problems occur from March through June, during nesting season. That is when geese are especially aggressive, sometimes attacking and nipping at people to protect their nest or nesting mate. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — This week is Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week and with the warmer weather of spring comes one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year for farmers – planting season. As farmers head to the fields to plant, farm vehicle traffic increases on local roads and highways. Local farmers encourage …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — (EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a four-part series on the National Weather Service, Northern Indiana) “It’s a machine,” said Michael Lewis, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service, Northern Indiana, about the Doppler Radar. But the radar is just one tool in forecasting weather and what people see when …read more.

For the past 30 years, Darci Zolman has been doing what she loves. Her inspiration came from a 1904 novel. “When I was 12 or 13 years old I read ‘Freckles’ by Gene Stratton-Porter,” said Zolman. “It was about an orphan boy hired to protect the woods from tree thieves. “The theme just connected with …read more.

MENTONE — At approximately 11:10 a.m., dispatch reported a bank robbery at Lake City Bank, 202 W Main St., Mentone. Two bank alarms were activated and employees at the bank confirmed that a robbery did occur. After the robbery, the subject was located inside his residence at 211 North Tucker St., Mentone. All Kosciusko County …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department of Education, Indiana Broadcasters Association, American Red Cross and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a statewide test of communication systems at 10:15 a.m. and 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. According to Ed Rock, Kosciusko Emergency Management, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corp. was one of 32 school districts statewide to be awarded a 2017 digital learning grant by the Indiana Department of Education’s Office of eLearning. This grant supports school corporations in providing professional development, developing content and expectations, creating avenues for parent and student communication, as well as purchasing devices.

WARSAW — All of Indiana Fire District 2 will benefit from the new fire training prop that Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory is receiving. During Tuesday’s fire territory board meeting, Fire Chief Michael Wilson announced that the department will be receiving the new prop. The training prop will be purchased through Pac-Van, but the $46,500 cost will …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 13 in Kosciusko and Wabash counties is scheduled to be resurfaced on or after Wednesday, March 15, weather permitting. The resurface work will take place between SR 114 and SR 14, through the city of North Manchester. During the day, drivers are cautioned to …read more.

MENTONE — Council members approved a request by Utilities Superintendent Josh Shepherd for the purchase of a backhoe at the March 6 town council meeting. Shepherd submitted quotes for both new and used backhoes. The least expensive quote for a used backhoe was $76,000. After comparing quotes for new and used backhoes, council members agreed …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has declared a high wind warning for Kosciusko, Whitley, Allen, Fulton and Marshall counties. The advisory will be in effect from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8. Winds are expected at 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Scattered trees and power line damage …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Donald E. Ring, Claypool, was honored as the March 2017 veteran of the month at the Kosciusko commissioners meeting held Tuesday, March 7. Rich Maron, veteran affairs officer, presented Ring with a plaque. Ring was born in Warsaw in 1925. He grew up in Claypool, attending school there through 12th grade. During his school …read more.

ELKHART — The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 27 year-old female who was reported as missing by a family member. Reported as missing, Brittney Elliott was last seen around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7. Sheriff’s Deputies, though there is no evidence to indicate foul play, are continuing …read more.

WARSAW —  Sheriff C. Aaron Rovenstine presented the 2017 jail inspection report to board members at the Kosciusko commissioners meeting held Tuesday, March 7.  Rovenstine reported that Kosciusko County jail received an “outstanding” report from the state on jail operations and thanked board members for their assistance with maintenance over the years. Rovenstine also informed …read more.