WARSAW — After much input, both for and against, the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission recommended approval for a rezoning petition submitted by AR Engineering. The petition involves rezoning a tract of ground on Black Point Road, west of East Wawasee Drive in Turkey Creek Township and near Enchanted Hills from residential to commercial. The …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter hosts support groups across the state for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Support groups are free and designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers. Attendees will develop coping methods, encourage self-care, learn about community …read more.

WARSAW — Fire Chief Michael Wilson announced that certain trained firefighters will now be able to provide additional emergency medical support during the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory meeting held on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The department received a waiver to the rules of the EMS Commission and state law that now allows firefighters who are trained as …read more.

WARSAW — Military veterans can face a number of physical and psychological problems, often, though not always, related to combat. In Kosciusko County, the Department of Veterans Affairs, headed by Richard Maron, veterans service officer, is there to help vets get the help they need. Unfortunately, a large percentage do not take that all-important first …read more.

WARSAW — Earl Leroy Evans, 92, Warsaw, was honored as the October veteran of the month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 3. Evans was born in Warsaw. He grew up with his nine siblings on their family farm, four and a half miles southeast of Warsaw. Evans attended school in Claypool. In …read more.

WARSAW — Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the Kosciusko commissioners meeting, Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock presented a letter of intent for a hazardous materials emergency preparedness program grant that he requested approval to apply for. Rock explained that this would pay for hazardous materials response training as well as supplies. He advised the grant …read more.

City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented the tax abatement to the council. WARSAW — Patrick Industries, Inc., out of Elkhart, a major RV and industrial component manufacturer and distributer, looks to be expanding to Warsaw’s technology park. City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented the Warsaw Common Council, at their Oct. 2 meeting, with a letter asking the …read more.

WARSAW — Hansen’s Eastlake Skating Center, 3010 Frontage Road, will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a day filled with activities from 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Skaters arriving between 2 and 7 p.m. will receive free admission. Those arriving between 7 and 10 p.m. will receive free skate rental. There will be …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council spent the first hour of the three-hour long meeting Monday, Oct. 2, discussing the wastewater rate changes ordinance. This is the second reading of the ordinance, which had its first reading and approval at the Sept. 18 meeting. Jeff Rowe of Umbaugh & Associates was present to discuss revisions …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission is revisiting the possibility of a senior housing project on Market Street. The project was discussed during the monthly meeting held on Monday, Oct. 2. The project was originally proposed as one of the Stellar Community projects. Even though Warsaw did not receive stellar designation, the identified projects are …read more.

  CLAYPOOL — Claypool Fire Department is hosting a pancake, sausage and egg breakfast from 7-10 a.m. (or until sold out) on Saturday, Oct.7, at 101 N. Main St., Claypool. FREE WILL DONATION

By Captain Chris McKeand Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has been contacted by multiple media outlets today, Oct. 2, in response to the Las Vegas incident. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department will respond to a mass casualty or active shooter incident with the primary goal of neutralizing the present danger …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — President Donald Trump’s visit to Indianapolis last week included a special invitation to Kip Tom, of Tom Farms, Leesburg. Not only did Tom get to attend the speech, which focused on the GOP tax reform plan, but he met with Trump briefly prior to the tax reform presentation. “I’ve been an advocate for …read more.

WARSAW — Judge David Cates rejected a plea agreement for a Goshen teen charged with sexual battery today, Oct. 2, in the Kosciusko County Superior 1 Court. Cameron Douglas Hunter, 18, was booked at the Kosciusko County Jail on April 6 on a charge of count I sexual battery, a level 6 felony. The charges …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The 20th Annual Shrine Turkey Shoot will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Oct. 14 and 15, at Beeson’s Gun Range, 8994 West CR 25S, Etna Green. Over the years, thousands of local sportsmen and their families have supported the Kosciusko County Shrine Club in raising thousands of dollars to support our …read more.

WARSAW — Customers eagerly awaited outside the new Warsaw ALDI this morning, Oct. 2, for the store’s grand opening. The new store is located at 945 N. Parker St., replacing the old store located at 3701 Commerce Drive. ALDI has existed in Warsaw for over 20 years. The new store is larger with a more modern …read more.

   WARSAW — Congressman Jim Banks announced that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw and Columbia City on Thursday, Oct. 5, to meet with local residents and assist hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency.   What: Banks’ staff to host office hours in Warsaw Date: Thursday, Oct. 5   Time: 9:30 a.m. …read more.

WARSAW — The Oct. 6 Warsaw Board of Works meeting time has been changed from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Location will still be in the council chambers of city hall, 102 S. Buffalo St.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Historical Society is hosting a dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19, at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. The evening’s program features Terry White, author of Winona at 100;Third Wave Rising and docent at the Winona History Center. White’s interactive program will trace the history of Winona Lake from …read more.

MENTONE — At approximately 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, Mentone EMS and Mentone Fire personnel were called to CR 775W, Mentone, to a report of a vehicle that had flipped over and ended up in a cornfield. There were reportedly two teenagers in the vehicle, both complaining of pain. A medical helicopter was called to …read more.

WINONA LAKE — More than 950 fourth grade students are learning about lakes and streams at the annual Lake Adventure Days this week! For many students, this is the first time they have ever seen a lake up close. During each Lake Adventure Day, fourth-graders go to a local lake and get to go fishing, …read more.

WARSAW — A groundbreaking for the new Warsaw Rotary Park was held today, Sept. 29. The park is located at the corner of West Center and West Market streets. “It’s all your work that has made this possible,” said Lisa Waterman, governor of Rotary District 6540. “The Warsaw community is better because of everything you’re doing …read more.

WARSAW — Next semester, Ivy Tech Community College’s Warsaw site will begin to offer Introduction to Agriculture, with hopes to offer more at the site in the coming semesters. These classes allow students in Warsaw and Kosciusko County to begin their associate degree in agriculture close-to-home. They can finish their coursework at the Fort Wayne …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County economy is still growing strong according to current data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. “We are seeing our total employed numbers continuing to increase to their highest levels in the history of the County,” noted George Robertson Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation president. So why is our unemployment rate …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation released a statement Thursday afternoon, Sept. 28, regarding the Raptor Visitor Management System to be used in each school building in the corporation. “A priority of the Wawasee Community School Corporation is the safety of our students and staff. As a district, we have updated entrances, added additional cameras …read more.

WARSAW — As a result of leaves falling early this year, the Oakwood Cemetery staff will begin gathering leaves earlier than usual. Please remove all non-adhered decorations as soon as possible. Urns on foundations/monument bases and saddles (flower arrangements on top of monuments) do not need to be removed. Removed items can be placed back …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a motor vehicle traffic crash on US 30, west of CR 350W in Kosciusko County. The male driver of a vehicle sustained fatal injuries in the crash overnight. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded this morning at approximately 1:45 a.m. to a reported disabled vehicle in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 until 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30.   This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI: Taskforce Indiana is …read more.

WARSAW — The purchase of a second industrial refrigerator for the Beaman Home was made possible by a generous donation from the members of the First United Methodist Church in Warsaw. With the opening and prominence of the new Beaman Home Shelter and Outreach Center, and with a greater number of beds available to shelter …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At approximately 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, emergency personnel were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident at 9526 S. SR 15, Silver Lake, near Splendor Boats. Silver Lake Fire Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Parkview EMS responded to the scene. The driver of the silver vehicle was being examined …read more.

SYRACUSE — Under unfortunate circumstances the Lakeland Learning Center will be closing its doors for good Friday, Sept. 29. Since the Aug. 31 fire burned the original location of the center they moved into the old Syracuse Elementary School to continue, only missing a day and a half of service. The center was unable to …read more.

WARSAW — On Tuesday evening, Sept. 26, the Warsaw Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding on Park Avenue.  During the attempt to stop the suspect vehicle, the green Buick disregarded the stop sign, and took off at a high rate of speed eastbound on Market Street. The vehicle continued to Argonne Road …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — Treasures for Troops, a soldier support ministry organized by the First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, is conducting the seventh annual “Operation TREAT a Soldier.” Once again, the public has the opportunity to fill a treat bag for a service member serving overseas. Participants can pick up a treat bag with …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Builders Association of Kosciusko and Fulton Counties congratulated Renewal Homes LLC as the People’s Choice Award winner for its 2017 Homes on Parade. Renewal Homes’ vintage farmhouse design delighted parade goers of all ages, with its pastoral setting and exterior features of classic narrow siding, fieldstone accents and metal accent roofing. Hardwood floors …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Zoning Appeals addressed two variance requests when they assembled for their monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 25. The first was a request by Jaime Davila who lives at 111 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Davila asked for a variance to allow a 6’ rear yard setback and to permit greater than …read more.

WARSAW — A groundbreaking ceremony for Warsaw Rotary Park will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 at the corner of West Center Street and West Market Street (future site of the park, near the Warsaw Public Works Department office).  Construction of the park will begin this fall and will continue over the next …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning has begun accepting applications from families in 10 of the recently announced 15 expansion counties who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive high-quality, prekindergarten education through the On My Way Pre-K program for the 2017/2018 school year. Families residing in Bartholomew, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace Village’s ARTcare with GRACE Program is holding its first Art Exhibit Open House from 1 to p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. The public is invited to experience this historical Grace Village event. ARTcare with GRACE is an art therapy program that reaches out to all residents at Grace Village with a special …read more.

Syracuse can now “push the play button” on three years’ worth of street paving, crack sealing and ADA-compliant sidewalk renovations, according to Doug Burgess, capital program management director for the Fort Wayne district of the Indiana Department of Transportation. Burgess and Mark Ober, the district’s project manager, presented a certificate acknowledging a $352,688 state grant …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —You always hear people say it doesn’t happen here. But the opioid epidemic, with overdoses and deaths, is happening here, just as it is nationally. And it is a concern of local health and public safety officials. Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello reported there have been 18 overdose deaths directly related to opioids …read more.

Silver Lake — The Board of Directors of the Lakeview Cemetery in Silver Lake want to remind patrons that all faded grave decorations must be removed by Oct. 15.  Any decorations remaining after that date will be discarded.  In addition, decorations not in compliance with cemetery regulations will be removed as well.  Fall and winter decorations …read more.

WARSAW — Due to the unusually nice weather, the city has had an unexpected opportunity to reseal the city municipal parking lot. This is the lot next to Expressions Salon and Spa in downtown Warsaw.  The lot will be closed today and also tomorrow, Sept. 26, for restriping.

WINONA LAKE — The 2017 Village at Winona Art Fair was named among the best art shows in America, in the 25th edition of Sunshine Artist magazine’s 200 Best Art Shows in America. The list recognizes top 100 shows in each of two categories: Fine art and design and classic and contemporary crafts. Rankings are …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a motor vehicle traffic crash that occurred on Old Road 30 West and Riverwood Ranch Road near Warsaw. A male bicycle operator was critically injured in the crash. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies and emergency personnel responded at 10:52 p.m. Friday evening, Sept. 22, to a reported crash …read more.

SYRACUSE — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a drowning on Lake Wawasee near Syracuse. A 13-year-old autistic boy was found deceased after being reported missing by his family. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies and emergency personnel responded at 11:53 p.m. Friday evening, Sept. 22, to a reported missing autistic child at 10768 N. Southshore Drive, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Around 8 p.m. tonight, Sept. 24, a garage fire occurred at 2704 Fawn St., Winona Lake. Winona Lake Fire Department and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory responded to the scene. Claypool Fire was put on standby for a tanker assist. The homeowner advised the fire started in his garbage can after he emptied an …read more.

SYRACUSE — A woman, 43, of Elkhart, went to check on her son, 13, of Elkhart, who had gone to bed at the residence of 10768 N Southshore Drive, Syracuse. The woman was unable to locate her son around 11:55 p.m. and asked her husband, 39, of Elkhart, for assistance. The husband checked the area …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams brought local lake animals to kindergarten classrooms around the county through the Aquatic Petting Zoo program this fall. This hands-on program, featuring four species that live in local lakes, visited five kindergarten classes this September including those at Claypool, Washington STEM Academy, Jefferson, North Webster …read more.

SYRACUSE — The public access ramp on Medusa Street, Syracuse, will be closed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Oct. 2-20. The state will be upgrading the ramps. According to Paul Stork, Northern Access DNR, the work will include removing the existing cement ramps and pier that separate the two ramps. These ramps, which …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Parkview Behavioral Health and several regional partners will be hosting a series of free suicide awareness and prevention training sessions on Saturday, Sept. 23. It is also known as “Super QPR Saturday.” QPR stands for question, persuade and refer, a technique used to recognize the signs of someone at risk of suicide, …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking your help in identifying the individuals in the attached pictures. They are suspects in vehicle break-ins that occurred this week. The surveillance photos are of poor quality, but if you recognize the subjects, please contact the Warsaw Police Department by calling (574) 372-9526. Please note that all suspects …read more.

MENTONE — The Mentone Community Emergency Services is excited to announce their first open house to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26. The departments will have activities to work side by side with local fire, EMS and police departments. There will be CPR demonstration, blood pressure checks, A.E.D. presentation, water supply and …read more.

WARSAW — Today, Sept. 22, may be the first day of fall, but mother nature seems to have misplaced the memo. While the thermometer began to drop in the early part of September, higher temperatures have dominated the last several days with heat indexes reaching 90+ degrees. That trend is going to continue this weekend …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently welcomed Congressman Jim Banks on Wednesday, Sept. 20, for a tour of several buildings alongside several WCS staff, administrator and board members. While at WCS, Banks had the opportunity to learn about the many unique programs WCS offers. The tour began at Eisenhower Elementary, where Banks was invited to …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College’s Accounting Career Fair celebrated its tenth anniversary on Wednesday, Sept. 20. More than 70 students from seven area colleges, including Grace College, interacted with representatives from 12 accounting employers. This year, Tammara Jongkind returned to the fair representing her employer, CapinCrouse LLP. Jongkind is a 2010 Grace College graduate and …read more.

  WARSAW — Drivers may have noticed something missing in downtown Warsaw lately. The large, retro Marsh sign was removed on Wednesday, Sept. 20. This sign has been a staple of the downtown area for many years. Advanced Signs & Graphics Inc., Muncie, removed the sign. The sign was made of porcelain with neon and chaser …read more.

WARSAW — It may have been the fastest meeting ever to occur for a Warsaw Board of Works meeting. The entire meeting took a total of three minutes — eight if one includes the five minute wait for council member Jeff Grose. Warsaw Board of Works approved the contract with Mosaic Building Solution, having accepted …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw held a ribbon cutting for the completion of the alley project yesterday, Sept. 20. Representatives from Warsaw and the state were present to celebrate the completion of the community-funded project. “We’re here today to celebrate a really unique project, in a really unique community with a really unique kind …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Five areas in Kosciusko County will be receiving grant money through the Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative. Throughout Indiana, 396 Indiana cities, towns and counties received a combined $150 million in state-matching funds for local road projects.  The local awards are as follows: Kosciusko County — $797,587 Syracuse — $352,688.49 Warsaw — $251,034.16 Pierceton — $93,938.25 Leesburg — …read more.

WINONA LAKE — It was supposed to be about the 2018 budget, but that was short lived as ordinance 2017-9-1 stole the show. The board blew through the public hearing for the 2018 budget as the floor closed as quickly as it opened when no one spoke up against it. However, moments later the real …read more.

WARSAW — On the 10th Anniversary of National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, the Kosciusko Community YMCA wants Kosciusko County residents to learn the risk factors of falls. Sept. 22, is National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, a day of action to help raise awareness and prevention of falls. Each year, it’s estimated that one out of three …read more.

WARSAW —  At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 19, new board member Jill Beehler was sworn in by Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer. Beehler will serve as the Warsaw Library representative and is filling the spot formerly held by Rick Paczkowski. Warsaw resident Steve Lockridge approached board members with a request …read more.

WARSAW — Projects continue to move forward at the KC Recycling Depot as Director Tom Ganser looks to improve the facility to his standard. Over the last few weeks, employees at the Depot have been scrubbing, painting and organizing in an effort to tidy up the facility. Ganser will be meeting with a programmer from Kul …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — It all came down to about $200 for the North Webster Town Council. Severn Trent Utilities Manager Mike Noe presented bids for a 2018 Ford truck for the department at the monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Sept. 19 at the North Webster Community Center. Burnworth Zollars Ford, Ligonier, got the nod with the …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A shipment of eight skids of perishable foods, dry goods and bottled water were generously donated by Chore-Time employees in Milford. They gathered these resources to help one of their long-time customers, Cal-Maine Foods. Cal-Maine Foods is a major egg producer in the USA. Many of Cal-Maine’s employees near their Wharton, Texas …read more.

CROMWELL — The regular monthly meeting of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District was relatively short yet thorough Monday night, Sept. 18. Although the district had no new business to attend to, board members and employees of the district heard updates on the many projects going on throughout the district. The board has closed out …read more.

WARSAW — The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association has designated this Sunday, Sept. 24, as Hunger Awareness Sunday.  Churches, individuals and organizations are encouraged to take a moment to pray for those in need around the world who face hunger issues and the recent areas affected by Hurricanes and to support with financial gifts. The 33rd …read more.

WARSAW — “Last month we added 300 people employed in this county, but our unemployment rate went up .2 percent,” Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson stated, while giving a quarterly update at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19. Robertson noted calling the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to inquire about this. “I …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw residents should expect a rise in their wastewater bills in 2018 as a new rate ordinance was introduced at the Warsaw Common Council meeting held last night, Sept. 18. The two phases of the estimated $41 million wastewater rehabilitation and expansion project will result in an overall rate increase of 39 percent. …read more.

SYRACUSE — A new trail along Syracuse-Webster Road was discussed at the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday evening, Sept. 18. Megan McClellan, executive director, said she has received mostly positive comments about the proposed trail. The new section of the trail will be located along the west side of the road. It is being considered …read more.

WARSAW — Parkview Warsaw will host a free car seat safety check to the community from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 23, in the Parkview Warsaw YMCA parking lot. Certified child passenger safety technicians will provide free inspections for children ranging from newborns to preschoolers, making sure they have the proper type of car seat …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — After the non-renewal of a federal grant, the Kosciusko County Drug Court was left without funds to provide users with their current services. The Kosciusko County Community Corrections voted to absorb the program during a special meeting held Monday, Sept. 18. Judge Micheal Reed led the discussion by expressing the dire need for Drug …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County has established an endowment from gifts given in memory of long-time volunteer E. Mazie Alexander, who was promoted to glory on March 28. Donations given by family and friends resulted in the creation of the Kosciusko Hometown Heroes Endowment of The Salvation Army. Gifts made to the …read more.

WARSAW — A special meeting of the Warsaw Board of Works will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 102 S. Buffalo Street, Warsaw. The purpose of the meeting is to approve a contract with Mosaic Building Solutions. 

WARSAW — Despite a civil penalty of $5,000 being imposed last month, the owner of 501 W. Jefferson St., Warsaw, failed to appear at the Department of Code Enforcement’s hearing held today, Sept. 18. James Best owns the building, which is separated into four different apartments. Last month, he appeared in person and was informed …read more.

INDIANA — REAL Services is looking for workshop leaders in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties.  If you are interested in becoming a workshop leader to teach others about techniques to help manage chronic conditions, this free training is for you. By participating in the training you will be qualified to lead the …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A truck pulling a trailer overturned on South Beaver Dam Road, Claypool, Saturday, Sept. 16, resulting in the driver and passenger receiving injuries. The accident occurred at 1:22 p.m. The driver of the Chevrolet V20, Mark Sill, 53, West CR 1000S, Akron, stated that he was traveling south on Beaver Dam Road, north …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, operated in Fort Wayne, has decided to remove collection boxes from Kosciusko County due to an increase in unusable items and stealing from those collection points. “Costs to haul items that can’t be used and even people dumping their trash has forced The Salvation Army to make …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw will host district public meetings for the Wastewater Rehabilitation and Expansion Project. Each meeting will involve a presentation and general discussion of the two-phase project and its impact on wastewater rates. Following the presentation, there will be a question and answer time for citizens. City officials and common council …read more.

ATWOOD — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a motor vehicle traffic crash on CR 650N near CR 700W near Atwood.  The male driver of the vehicle sustained fatal injuries, and a male passenger sustained injuries in the crash. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded 1:01 p.m. Sept. 17, to a reported single …read more.

ATWOOD — At approximately 1:04 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Sept. 17. a single car accident occurred on West CR 650N. The vehicle, a GMC Jimmy, rolled over into a nearby field on the side of the road. The accident resulted in severe injuries. Atwood Fire Department, Kosciusko Sheriff and Lutheran EMS were on the scene. No …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 10:55 a.m. today, Sept. 17, two cars collided on SR 15 between CR 200S and CR 300S, causing a Chevy Impala LS to roll over off the edge of the road. Only minor injuries occurred and were treated on the scene. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Police and …read more.

WARSAW — The construction bid for Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s Station 3 was awarded to Mosaic Building Solutions, Fort Wayne, during the Board of Works meeting held this morning, Sept. 15. Six bidders, including two local companies, submitted bids for the work. Out of all the bidders, Mosaic Building Solutions provided the lowest base bid of $2,295,000. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is currently in the finishing stages of the building projects at Lincoln Elementary and renovation projects at Washington STEM Academy and Edgewood Middle School. As presented during the September board work session, these projects have come in on time and under budget due to constant oversight and commitment to quality. …read more.

WARSAW — With the seats filled and coffee in hand, the Kosciusko County Council was ready to get down to business Thursday night at the courthouse — and business got messy fast. Prosecuting Attorney Dan Hampton requested a motion to approve the Hub Grant for 2017, seeking the additional money to pay the child support …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Joshua Varab, disaster relief coordinator from World Compassion Network, and Ben Metzger, shop foreman from Metzger Trucking Company, took a truckload of supplies to Houston, Texas this week. The truckload contained 22 pallets of food, personal hygiene supplies and cleaning products. All the products were donated to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. …read more.

WARSAW — Norfolk Southern Railroad has announced that the crossing at Anchorage Road (CR 200N) in Warsaw will be closed at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, and will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 21, weather-permitting. This closure is to replace railroad ties and repave that crossing.  Motorists and emergency services should plan accordingly for this road …read more.

SYRACUSE — The forestry surrounding the Syracuse Boy Scout Cabin, located along CR 500E, faced some logging and clearing. Around 70 dead and damaged trees were removed within a week despite rain delays. The logging makes the wooded area much safer for Scouts to camp out and walk the trails. The safety aspect of the property …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The 2018 town budget and fall clean-up details were the two main topics of discussion during the Silver Lake Town Council meeting held last night, Sept. 13. Erich Walsh, partner of Umbaugh and Associates, was present to review the town’s budget. He has worked with the town for several years now and …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Five people complained of injuries after a three-vehicle accident occurred at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, near SR 15 and West Union Street, Claypool. Rick L. Stephens, 55, Columbus Street, Wabash, was driving a 2012 Chevrolet southbound on SR 15.  A 2007 Chevrolet driven by Dereck W. Eltzroth, 21, West SR 114, North Manchester, …read more.

WARSAW — 2018 could end up a big year for National sports in Warsaw. The board of Convention, Recreation and Visitors commission approved three grants to Grace and the City Lake Skiers in effort to see three national championships in 2018 Wednesday morning at the Kosciusko County Courthouse. Grace College has sealed two of the …read more.

WARSAW – Catastrophic disasters often impact rural areas and the human cost can be very high. In these times of crisis, small, rural communities are often ill-equipped with facilities to manage large numbers of casualties. When the time comes, communities must be prepared to use available resources in order to properly manage the remains that …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 8:40 a.m. this morning, Sept. 14, an accident occurred at the intersection of Center Street and East Lake Drive in Warsaw. One driver was transported from the scene with injuries. One vehicle’s driver’s side door had to be removed in order to get the injured driver out of the vehicle. Warsaw-Wayne …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Blue skies and a crisp late-summer day set the scene as 22 boats filled with eager participants took to the lake for the first Winona Lake Cottage Tour fundraiser benefitting The Watershed Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 9. The tour is one of many events put on by TWF to raise funds and …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Just after 4 p.m. today, Sept. 13, a three-vehicle collision occurred on SR 15, near Union Street, in Claypool. Claypool Fire Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Lutheran EMS responded to the scene. Traffic remains backed up on SR 15 as officers clear the area. At least one person was …read more.

CLAYPOOL — At approximately 2 p.m. today, Sept. 13, first responders were dispatched to a house fire at 9611 South CR 100E, Claypool. The homeowner advised she was sleeping when her dog suddenly woke her up making a lot of noise. She discovered half of her house engulfed in flames. She was able to remove …read more.

WARSAW — Airport manager Nick King told the Aviation Commission at their Sept. 12 meeting that the airport had suffered a lightning strike approximately six weeks ago, leaving the airport without power for around 15 hours. The strike was hard enough that it blew out a few power cleaners, as well as the weather automated computer …read more.

WARSAW —  OrthoWorx announced the upcoming Think Ortho Tour, a program for eighth-grade students of area schools and their parents/guardians that encourages students to pursue technical careers in the growing orthopedic industry. The event will be held on Oct. 5 and will include tours of Ivy Tech’s Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, the Warsaw …read more.

SYRACUSE — Twelve Wawasee High School students who study Spanish were able to practice what they have learned during a trip to Costa Rica this summer. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Sept. 12, in Syracuse, the board heard a report about the nine-day trip from Rikki McCann, Spanish …read more.