[weaver_youtube ja9EJSIojUU rel=0]   NORTH WEBSTER — “The Fresh Start for Kosciusko County.” That is the campaign slogan for Kyle Dukes, 41, Milford. Dukes officially announced his candidacy for the nomination of Kosciusko County Sheriff Tuesday evening before 100 guests at a campaign kick-off at The Owl’s Nest. “I’ve been waiting to announce in front …read more.

WARSAW — “Is a cook a scientist?” asked Master Chef Dani Barkey. Students at Washington Elementary learned the answer to that Tuesday afternoon for STEM. Students answered the question by explaining what a scientist and cook may have in common. One student explained that “both a scientist and cook have to measure things,” hitting the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Democrats would like to take the opportunity to invite local Democrats to the upcoming A Salute to Service dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Owl’s Nest Banquet Center, 7369 East CR 800N, North Webster. Speakers include Courtney Tritch, candidate for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District; Yatish Joshi, candidate for …read more.

WARSAW — Tranzstar Transportation & Warehousing celebrated the opening of its new kosher certified tank wash at its facility at 1406 W. Winona Avenue, Warsaw, with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 23. President Aubrey Rife spoke to present Kosciusko Chamber members and Lake City Bank representatives before the ribbon cutting, saying that one year ago …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a death on CR 300N, near Tippe Downs Drive in Kosciusko County.  An unidentified male subject has died from injuries sustained last evening, Oct. 23. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded at 7:42 p.m. to a reported injured male subject near the roadway. Emergency personnel arrived …read more.

LIGONIER — Ligonier/Perry Township Fire Department is working toward solving a problem — cramped quarters and no place to expand at its present location. To solve this problem the department plans to relocate and build a new station. While construction is three, possibly four years away, officers with the department are not sitting idle. They …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Common Council will be holding a special meeting at noon Friday, Oct. 27, in the Council Chambers in City Hall located at 102 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing to designate Lots 14-19 of Hidden Lake Park as an Economic Revitalization Area and …read more.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services hosted their annual Winter Warmth Sleep Out last night, Oct 20. Driving past the Kosciusko County Courthouse square Friday evening, tents could be seen spread throughout the lawn. The Winter Warmth Sleep Out congregated a crowd of people who slept out overnight on the lawn. Participants not only raised awareness but helped …read more.

Brian Smith, chairman of the Kosciusko County Democrats, stands far right and speaks to the crown. WARSAW — This evening, Oct. 20, community members gathered at Central Park in Warsaw for a Defend DACA rally. Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals is a government program that protected nearly 800,000 young undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College, 2545 Silveus Crossing, Warsaw, is hosting two upcoming events. At Ivy Tech Community College’s express enrollment day, prospective students can complete all the steps they need to start classes. Enrollment experts will be on-hand to answer questions and help attendees with enrollment steps including assessment, financial aid, advising and …read more.

  MENTONE — Friday, Oct. 20, Mentone Elementary School received a Unified Champion School banner from Special Olympics Indiana Northwest Regional Manager Buzz Lail. Students and teachers gathered in the gymnasium for the special presentation during the Mentone Elementary Friday Morning Live event. Tippecanoe Valley schools were among 33 Indiana school districts that participated in the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Property taxes for Kosciusko County will be due Monday, Nov. 13, for 2016 payable 2017 tax payments. Tax bills are mailed one time each year in the spring and include both the spring and fall installment coupons. In observance of Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 10, county offices will be closed. Taxes may …read more.

WARSAW — As part of its 52nd annual banquet Thursday night, Oct. 19, the Kosciusko County Historical Society invited local historian and Grace College instructor of journalism Terry White to present “Winsome Winona” to 106 guests. In what may be the fastest recap of 150 years of history, in 45 minutes White presented the history of Winona …read more.

[weaver_youtube JjCiUkDv8CE rel=0]   MENTONE — Normally the Community Service Award from the Kosciusko County Fireman’s Association is presented at its September fish fry. However, Roger Gelbaugh was unable to attend, missing the first fish fry in 43 years. The honor was presented Thursday evening, Oct. 19, at the county fireman’s meeting, held in Mentone. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Cary P. Groninger has officially announced his candidacy to seek the vacated Kosciusko County Commissioner-middle district seat, previously held by Ron Truex. He filed his declaration of candidacy with Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee President Mike Ragan Thursday, Oct. 19. Groninger, 50, of Mentone, is a 1985 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High …read more.

SYRACUSE — A request for a variance for CVS was approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, Oct. 19. The engineering firm, Foresite Group, requested the petition for a variance. It wants to allow 64 parking spaces, where the property was previously approved for 67 spaces, per a previous …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Commissioners have signed an official document proclaiming October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Kosciusko County. The proposal was given by Beaman Home Executive Director, Tracie Hodson, at the Oct. 17 commissioners’ meeting, and the motion carried. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is also nationally recognized and is a time for remembrance …read more.

WARSAW — Chicago Fort Wayne Eastern Railroad  will be making emergency railroad repairs on Maple Avenue in Warsaw.  Maple Avenue will be closed between Jefferson Street and Winona Avenue from 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20 until sometime on Saturday, Oct. 21.      

  KOSCIUSKO — A home detention officer with Kosciusko County Community Corrections was recently fired after removing an individual’s ankle monitor bracelet. Patrick Olson was hired on as a home detention officer in April. Director Anna Bailey announced his termination during the Oct. 9 Community Corrections meeting. At that time, Bailey would not comment any further …read more.

WARSAW — Lisa Waterman, Rotary District 6540 governor, and DeeAnna Muraski, president of the Rotary Club of Warsaw, will lead a one mile walk to raise awareness of Rotary’s global fight to eradicate Polio from the world. Rotarians and friends will walk through downtown Warsaw starting at 1:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 20.  The walk will start …read more.

WARSAW — Tension was high at the Oct. 18 meeting of the Warsaw Board of Aviation, with several members of the Warsaw Flying Club present to contest accusations against the club. “I hate to be doing this,” stated airport manager Nick King as he began what ended being an hour long discussion about an event …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Kosciusko County Superior 1 Court, after stealing money and medication from his roommate and then strangling her. Daniel Ray Smith, 30, pleaded guilty to count I strangulation and count II theft, both level 6 felonies. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A motion for a change of venue in a lawsuit has been denied. The motion was filed by counsel for Clifford Clevenger, Pierceton, in his suit against North Webster Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Wawasee Community School Corporation and specified employees of those agencies. Kosciusko Count Circuit Court Judge Michael …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 11:23 a.m., today, Oct. 19, emergency responders were called to a four vehicle accident at the intersection of SR 15 and CR 350, Warsaw. A grain truck was traveling southbound on SR 15 when it rear-ended a Kia Sedona which was stopped at a red light. The mini van was forced …read more.

WARSAW — Sheal A. Dirck, Warsaw, has filed his candidacy for Kosciusko County Commissioner-Middle District, with Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan. A caucus of all county Republican precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m.  Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the historic Kosciusko Circuit Courtroom, Kosciusko County Courthouse, 100 W. Center St., Warsaw. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Around 10 a.m., today, Oct. 19, emergency responders were called to an accident involving two semis and a school bus on SR 15 near Hill Lake Road in Claypool. A grain truck rear-ended a Warsaw Community School’s bus that was carrying 18 students. A second truck then rear-ended the first. The school sent a …read more.

  WARSAW — Lovers of hushpuppies and fish and chips will have to travel a little bit further for their next meal. The Warsaw Long John Silver’s at 2601 E. Center St., has officially closed.  Though the doors are locked and all exterior signs have been removed, Warsaw is still listed as one of the 80 …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran Health Network KCH hosted a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday, Oct. 18, for the new Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Complex. Optimum Performance Sports will be located next to DePuy Synthes on US 30, at the old United Telephone Company location. Construction is now underway with an anticipated completion of March 2018.  “Ten years ago I …read more.

Clunette and Aldersgate United Methodist churches will provide sack lunches for harvest truckers driving across the Clunette Elevator weighing scales from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. “The joint effort is to give thanks to God for this year’s harvest and for all the farmers who have worked long hours to bring in …read more.

WARSAW — Crazy Egg Café at Creighton Brothers, a family farm since 1925, hosted the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy for the first session on Oct. 4.  Students learned about leadership with the guidance of Ann Lash-Branson, Human Resource Manager at LSC Communications (formerly RR Donnelly).  Lash-Branson took the students through several innovative and interactive exercises …read more.

WARSAW — The focal point of the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 17, was the review and adjustment of rates for local park facilities and rentals. Warsaw Park & Recreation Supervisor Larry Plummer informed board members that rates for some rental facilities had not been updated since 2003, while others had …read more.

INDIANA — Indiana Department of Transportation crews have begun preparing for the winter months with pre-winter inspections. During the month of October, INDOT inspectors will travel to each of the Fort Wayne District’s 14 units to perform the annual inspection of snow and ice equipment. During the inspections, INDOT’s yellow trucks undergo a full bumper-to-bumper …read more.

Pictured, from left, are council members Bruce Shaffner, Rick Swaim, Denny Duncan and Heather James. WINONA LAKE — With little discussion and a short meeting, the Winona Lake Town Council approved a stop sign ordinance last night, Oct. 17. The ordinance, which was discussed in detail during last month’s meeting, proposes four new stop signs to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council voted to approve the purchase of a new police car to replace a 2006 model at its meeting Tuesday evening, Oct. 17, at the North Webster Community Center. The low bid was submitted by Kerlin Motor Co., Silver Lake, for $23,799.46. The new vehicle will replace a Ford …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College School of Business is pleased to present the sixth annual Executive Forum, “Giving Back to the Community,” from 8 to 11:45 Monday, Nov. 20,  at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Doors open at 8 a.m. for check-in and continental breakfast. Tickets are $30 per …read more.

WARSAW — KC Recycling Depot Director Tom Ganser continues to make small improvements to the depot’s building and programs. This month, Ganser has begun converting light fixtures from T12 ballasts to LED equivalents as bulbs and ballasts fail. So far eight fixtures in the board room have been replaced. The new LED bulbs use 71 …read more.

WARSAW — The following is the victim impact statement Katie Conrad read during the sentencing of Mickgomery Hisey Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 17, in Kosciusko Superior Court III. “ ‘We will be at Michael’s in 15 (emoji smiley face)’ is what the text message read from Kim to Jeffery. My father-in-law, Steve, mother-in-law Kim, and brother-in-law …read more.

WARSAW — The following is the victim impact statement read by Michael Conrad, regarding the death of his mother, Kim, and brother, Stephen Conrad. The statement was read prior to the sentencing of Mickgomery Hisey, Syracuse, Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 17. “The year 2016 was a year of our highest highs and our lowest lows. My …read more.

WARSAW — Steve Conrad read a victim impact statement before the court Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 17. His statement, along with that of his son and daughter-in-law, were read before Kosciusko Superior Court III Judge Joe Sutton sentenced Mickgomery Hisey to 14 years at the Indiana Department of Corrections in the death of Conrad’s wife, Kimberly, …read more.

WARSAW — Community support continues for Steve, Michael and Katie Conrad. It was evident during the sentencing of Mickgomery Hisey Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 17. Over 30 people filled the courtroom to show support for the Conrads. Kimberly Conrad and Stephen Conrad II lost their lives in a vehicle accident on Christmas Day, 2016. Today was …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting was heavily attended this morning, Oct. 17, as residents came to express their opinions regarding the potential rezoning of a residential area near East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. While not specifically stated by the engineer, the land will be used to build a new Dollar General store. The Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — With technological advancements becoming a necessity to everyday life, the Warsaw Community Public Library has begun tearing down the barriers hindering its clients. WCPL board of Trustees is re-evaluating its social media and computer usage policies. With the ever growing need for technology, the library has begun taking steps to expand the computer …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be launching the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a national program to help those at risk for type 2 diabetes make healthy changes to prevent the onset of this epidemic disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 million adults in the United States have diabetes. This …read more.

WARSAW – The driver who crashed his truck into the Smokes For Less building yesterday, Oct. 16, doesn’t remember the crash. Around 9:20 a.m., Justin Raymer, 35, Warsaw, was driving his Dodge Ram southbound on North Parker Street in Warsaw. The first thing Raymer remembered from the crash was being on the ground outside his …read more.

WARSAW — “Do you know what you’ve done,” Warsaw City Attorney Michael L. Valentine sternly said to the city council after the vote. After three hours and 19 minutes of discussion, the Warsaw Common Council voted down Ordinance 2017-10-01: Wastewater Rate Changes — Revised with a 4-3 majority. “We have to do a whole new …read more.

SYRACUSE — Plans continue to move forward for the Syracuse-Webster Road Trail project, Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard Monday, Oct. 16. The trail will be less than a mile long and will start at Wawasee High School and end at Brook Pointe Inn. The trail will be on the west side of the road, mostly due …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business was once again slow at the monthly Claypool Town Council. Before the council approved their last month minutes, President Niki Miller read the town’s 2018 budget. The budget is as follows: Rainy Day Fund: $2,630 General Fund: $151,395 Roads and Streets: $14,000 Motor Vehicle Highway: $27,353 Cumulative Capital Improvements: $3,500 Total: $198, …read more.

SYRACUSE —  Brad and Bruce Jackson will be joining forces once again in 2018. Their father, Tom Jackson, started in the construction business in 1972. Tom’s sons, Brad and Bruce, joined the business in their teens and took over the business in 2005 when their father retired. In 2007, Bruce decided to strike out on …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after a homeowner discovered a broken window and items stolen from her residence. The suspect had failed to remove all the items he touched and fingerprints were able to positively identify him. Allan Bryant Frye, 27, 2815 Glad St., Warsaw, is being charged with burglary, a level 4 …read more.

WARSAW —  Warsaw’s Department of Public Works will be closing North Lake Street between Pike and Fort Wayne streets at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, for sewer line repairs.  Weather depending, Lake Street will reopen for traffic at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18.  

WARSAW — Multiple general nuisance complaints were addressed during the Department of Code Enforcement’s hearing held today, Oct. 16. The first property addressed with multiple issues was 602 S. McClellan St., Warsaw, owned by Terrie and Dannie Davis. Dannie Davis attended the hearing. The property has had multiple abandoned vehicles, tires and tents permanently set …read more.

WARSAW — The area career centers understands the importance of education to most people and would like the chance to show what it is doing to promote non-traditional career opportunities with seven area high school’s female population. The Warsaw Area Career Center and the Wawasee Area Career and Technical Cooperative have co-sponsored the 15th annual …read more.

WARSAW —– Crosswinds, a non-profit organization that specializes in therapeutic counseling and coaching, is offering helpful and interactive seminars in Warsaw that cover a variety of mental health issues. One in four people in this country struggle with mental illness but only a third of them seek help,” according to Jacquie Downey, vice president of …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 1 a.m. this morning, Oct. 16, emergency responders were called to Park Avenue in Warsaw for a gunshot wound.  Police located a male victim in the kitchen with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. Jennifer Hollar, 35, of Warsaw, was taken into custody and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail on …read more.

WARSAW — Around 9:20 a.m., today, Oct. 16, emergency responders were dispatched to a vehicle accident at Smokes For Less,  2421 E. Center St., Warsaw. A truck collided with the building and a parked vehicle. The building suffered from structural collapse due to the collision. The driver of the truck was transported from the scene with injuries. …read more.

NEW PARIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a new traffic signal is scheduled to be activated at the intersection of SR 15 and CR 46, (Market Street) in New Paris, beginning on or after Tuesday, Oct. 17, weather permitting. INDOT contractors plan to activate the signal sometime after 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, …read more.

WARSAW — The leaves were on the ground, the smell of campfire filled the air and temperature was perfect sweatshirt weather. It was the perfect night for the Fall Family Fun night at Lucerne Park Friday night. Families around the area came out for a night of fun. Participants were able to check out various …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton community had a little fun Friday night as Pierceton Fire Department hosted its annual Fire Prevention Open House with a little bit of fun for everyone in Pierceton. Guests received a passport and stamps as they traveled around the stations. They started by receiving a plastic fire hat, the passport and …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Redevelopment Commission wasted no time Thursday night, Oct. 12. The commission breezed through its increased approvals for both the Winona Lake beautification improvement project and the Winona trash receptacles at its meeting in Winona Lake Town Hall. After years of refusing to place trash bins around the area, the board …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s Wastewater Utility will be doing video and cleaning of various sewer lines in and around the US 30 and Old Road 30 East area of Warsaw. Also, various areas of the downtown Warsaw will be worked on. Please take the wastewater employees safety into consideration while passing the workzones. Work will happen …read more.

WARSAW — Rarely does a forced resignation result in a room full of regret, but with former Commissioner Ron Truex’s, it was just that. Thursday night, Oct. 12, Kosciusko County Council voted unanimously “with regret” to accept Truex’s resignation at the Kosciusko County Court. Council member Joni Truex was the first to say “with regret” …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Long-time Kosciusko County Commissioner Ron Truex has had to resign his position due to relocating his residency out of his elected district. “We are saddened by the news of Ron’s resignation,” said Mike Ragan, Kosciusko County Republican chairman. “As chairman of the Kosciusko County Republican Party, I join all Republicans in congratulating …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Tyler Huffer, a resident of Plain Township and lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, has formally announced his candidacy and will be running in May’s Republican primary to secure the position of Plain Township Trustee. “The position of Plain Township Trustee has been unopposed for the past several years. It is time for a …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The 2018 Silver Lake budget public hearing took place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, and was immediately followed by the regular town council meeting. Issues with parking violations were discussed at length. New parking lines have been painted at Rambler Park, which is located behind the old Lake Township school building. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Association of Indiana Counties announced that Kosciusko County Council Member Sue Ann Mitchell received the 2017 Outstanding County Council Member Award. The award recognized her contributions made to county government throughout her years of public service. Mitchell is currently serving as a Kosciusko County Council Member. She has served as the AIC’s …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Imagine being a child and having to attend school wearing clothes that are torn, several sizes too big, stained, no socks, or shoes either too big or so worn they are ready to fall apart. This happens every day in many schools, especially schools designated as Title 1. These are schools where a …read more.

INDIANA — In many states, drivers are all too familiar with deer crossing signs, but do they really know how close the danger may be? State Farm has released its annual deer claim study, which ranks states by the potential drivers had of hitting a large animal, including deer, elk and moose over a given …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Ron Truex, 67, Warsaw, will formally announce his resignation as a Kosciusko County commissioner on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Kosciusko County Council meeting. Due to a recent move, Truex is no longer a resident of the district he represents. Truex’s current home is west of the line separating the middle and southern …read more.

WARSAW — The Parkview Center for Healthy Living, Parkview Warsaw YMCA location, will host leading breast cancer surgeon, Linda Han, MD, Parkview Physicians Group – Oncology, and members of her cancer care team for a fireside chat from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16. The free event, also featuring Warsaw native Stefani Davis, DNP, …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Brian Bailey, president of Winona Powder Coating was back at this month’s Etna Green Council to pursue the expansion of Winona Powder. The topic had previously been discussed in June. Bailey was present to initiate discussion regarding an abatement for Winona’s expansion. Bailey stated that the initial abatement he was seeking was for …read more.

WARSAW – The Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams is hosting a free fall interpretive hike this Saturday, Oct. 14, beginning at the Lake City Greenway, through Heritage Trail. The hike will begin at 9 a.m. at the Greenway entrance. Participants should meet at the Heritage Trail parking lot at the end of Boys City …read more.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. — A federal jury entered a verdict in favor of Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw, and against the plaintiff Dominick Pistone “as the plaintiff’s claims and as to defendant’s counterclaims.” Zimmer Biomet was awarded a judgement of $125,000. The case was heard before the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Pistone sued the Warsaw …read more.

SYRACUSE — During an unusually short Wawasee school board meeting lasting less than half an hour, the board heard a brief report about the student count for the school district from Joy Goshert, assistant superintendent. The regular monthly meeting of the school board was held Tuesday, Oct. 10, in Syracuse. As of Sept. 15, the …read more.

WARSAW — Two petitions by the Etna Green Mobile Home Park were among those considered by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 10, in Warsaw. An exception was approved by the BZA to allow mobile homes to be replaced in the park on Main Street in Etna …read more.

LEESBURG — Monday, Oct. 9, at the Leesburg town council meeting, Leesburg council member Doug Jones gave an update regarding the Community Crossings street repaving grant. Jones held up a grant award recipient certificate and announced, “We received money to do our streets.” When Jones originally began checking into the grant, he was under the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —The Warsaw Elks Lodge recently presented the Kosciusko County Community Foundation with a check for $1,815 from the proceeds of their 11th Annual Jimmy Baker Memorial Diabetes Fund golf scramble. The gift will support the Jimmy Baker Memorial Diabetes Fund, a component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The fund was established by the …read more.

MILFORD — Ryan Brauen of Wessler Engineering was present at Milford’s monthly public town council meeting Monday evening, Oct. 9, to oversee the opening of bids on the town’s wastewater plant renovation project. The bids, in order they were opened, were: R.E. Crosby Construction, $648,900; Kleenco, $634,900; Mason Engineering, $606,000; James S. Jackson Co., $679,000. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Ballots for president and five new board members were counted during the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce board meeting held at noon Monday, Oct. 9, at the Tippecanoe Township Building. The president will be Jim Smith, Loose Moose Motorsports and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Board members reelected to three-year terms are …read more.

Neil Schafer provided newspaper clippings to prove he is a notable produce salesman. PIERCETON — Official business was slow at the Pierceton Town Council meeting Monday, Oct. 9, but an unexpected guest once again brought disturbance to the town’s monthly meeting. Neil Schafer, reportedly from Laketon, had been at Brower Park selling produce on Saturday, …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Trustee Barb Griffith presented her proposed 2018 budget and resolution at the Monday, Oct. 9, meeting of the township’s advisory board. “The state board of accounts reviewed this proposal and said it looks good to them,” said Griffith. The board unanimously passed the proposal and all board members signed the resolution. Griffith …read more.

Citizens will benefit from the Turkey Creek Township and the town of Syracuse new shared safety rating from the Insurance Service Office. Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported at the Monday, Oct. 9, fire territory executive board meeting the new rating based on an April 2017 ISO review of “equipment, staff, dispatch, water department” and other …read more.

  Paul Nowak was hired as a full-time home detention officer with Community Corrections. KOSCIUSKO — The agenda was short and business was quick during the Kosciusko County Community Corrections meeting held last night, Oct. 9. Last meeting, the board approved absorbing Kosciusko County Drug Court into the community corrections program. The board had the …read more.

WARSAW — Two people were injured after a woman with a blood sugar level of 27 was driving in the wrong lane of traffic on Friday, Oct. 6. Jessica Bruce, 42, Silver Lake, was driving her Toyota Camry on North Detroit Street in Warsaw. According to witnesses, she was driving in the wrong lane of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County 4-H Program is adding a new project that will give youth the opportunity to learn about fire safety, first aid and more from professional firefighters. Youth in third grade or above will be able to attend workshops put on by local firefighters on topics ranging from designing fire escape routes, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — One Grace College student woke up to a racist note on his residence hall door this morning, Oct. 9. The note, written on a student of color’s residence hall door is currently being investigated by the Winona Lake Police Department and the Grace College Campus Safety Office. The mother of the victim is …read more.

WINONA LAKE — According to a written statement sent out by Grace College, earlier this morning, Oct. 9, a student was the victim of a hate incident. This incident is currently under investigation by the Winona Lake Police Department and the Grace College Campus Safety Office. InkFreeNews is currently working on getting more details about …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Leadership Academy recently met at the Otis R. Bowen Center corporate office. The cadets heard briefly from former cadets and current Bowen Center employees Tim Nussbaum,1995; Paul Dausman, 2016; and Ted Westerhof, 2014.  Rob Parker from the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce also addressed the group regarding a potential white paper project idea. …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Works meeting this morning, Oct. 6, was moved to 8:30 a.m. instead of the usual 10:30 a.m. due to a workshop Mayor Joe Thallemer and City Planner Jeremy Skinner needed to attend in Nappanee. Despite the 18 items of new business, the meeting moved quickly. Skinner presented some exciting news …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — With the Lakeland Regional Sewer District’s wastewater treatment facility up and running since late July, Tippecanoe Lake has already expressed interest in connecting another pipeline, possibly doubling the system’s capacity. Kenneth Jones Sr., president of Jones, Petrie and Rafinski, the company overseeing ongoing LRSD connections, addressed the LRSD board of directors monthly …read more.

WARSAW — At a brief Oakwood Cemetery meeting held Thursday, Oct. 5, Sexton Hal Heagy informed board members that cemetery staff is making preparations for fall. Heagy recently purchased a Buffalo Turbine debris and leaf blower. According to Heagy, the turbine will blow five times the amount of leaves and debris than the smaller blowers …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw unveiled a new website at www.warsaw.in.gov.  The most noticeable difference is a new look and mobile-friendly design.  However, there are other important improvements for citizens, as well. The new website has been redesigned to make the experience more citizen-focused and citizen-friendly.  A search bar is located front and center, …read more.

  Clunette United Methodist Church, 4227N 600W, Leesburg, will host an early Trunk or Treat from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11. Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and collect some treats from the trunks and truck beds lining the church parking lot, then hang out with …read more.

WARSAW — Parkview Warsaw was recognized for its ongoing support of art and cultural programming by the Chautauqua-Wawasee organization. The award was given to Parkview Warsaw at Chautauqua-Wawasee’s inaugural awards banquet this past Sunday at the Oakwood Resort Event Center. Parkview Warsaw was awarded the Ian and Mimi Rolland Corporate Award for their support of Chautauqua-Wawasee’s …read more.

WARSAW — If you have visited Aldi’s new location at 945 N. Parker St., Warsaw, since their grand opening Monday, Oct. 2, you may have noticed they were missing alcohol for sale. The business was approved a transfer of their alcohol permit from their Commerce Drive, Warsaw, location at the Oct. 5 Alcoholic Beverage Board …read more.

SYRACUSE — School accountability letter grades for the 2016-17 school year were officially released publicly Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 4, by the Indiana Department of Education. Locally, two schools in the Wawasee Community School Corporation improved their letter grades compared to the previous school year, two schools remained the same and one was a grade lower. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Public Library debuted the Oculus Rift Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the teen and adult drop-in zone events. Oculus Rift is a virtual reality headset that allows players to become completely immersed in virtual worlds. “It’s kind of unique for us to have it,” said WCPL IT Supervisor Tyson Barnett, “The state …read more.

WARSAW — An overflowing kitchen sink led to an outpouring of kindness for a Warsaw man. Pernell Bailey, 69, was in danger of being evicted from his apartment. Bailey, a resident at Retired Tigers Apartments, had let the sink in his kitchen overflow several times, resulting in water seeping into the apartment below him. David …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The appointment of a special judge and a motion for a change of venue have been filed in the case of Clifford Clevenger, Pierceton, against North Webster Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Wawasee Community School Corporation and specified employees of those agencies. Kosciusko Superior Court I Judge David Cates noted a …read more.