ETNA GREEN — The first 2018 town budget public hearing was held during Etna Green Town Council’s meeting last night, Sept. 12. The total budget is being advertised for $214,546 with an adopted tax rate of .91 percent. Two funds within the budget, motor vehicle highway and parks and recreation, may need to be further …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department has officially announced the department’s new Public Information Officer, Detective Ryan E. Coble. Coble is a resident of the City of Warsaw and a four year veteran of the Warsaw Police Department. He has held the ranks of Patrol Officer and Corporal before recently being promoted to the rank …read more.

Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 111 W. Orange St., Cromwell, will conclude its yearlong sesquicentennial celebration with a service and luncheon Sunday, Sept. 17. The 9:30 a.m. service will include Holy Communion and a presentation by Bishop William Gafkjen of the Indiana-Kentucky synod. Gafkjen will preside during the ceremony with Forrest VanGundy, the church’s interim pastor. …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley High School student council and the American Red Cross will host a community blood drive from 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, in the high school gymnasium. The blood drive is open to anyone who meets the donor requirements outlined by the American Red Cross. Anyone interested in …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — An email will be going out in the next week about officer and board member nominations for 2018 for the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce. The organization learned this from Jen Ducey, Tippecanoe Township, nomination chairman, at its regular monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 11, at the Tippecanoe Township Building. Anyone who …read more.

WARSAW — At 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, Warsaw Community High School will host its annual Homecoming Parade. The parade will consist of the WCHS official homecoming court and floats featuring the high school’s diverse range of clubs and sports. The theme of the event, Disney, promises to be entertaining for children and adults alike. …read more.

WARSAW — During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Warsaw, two petitions from Etna Green Mobile Home Park were tabled until the Oct. 10 meeting. One petition is asking for mobile homes to be replaced up to within 3 feet from an interior road, 4 …read more.

WARSAW —The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association will discuss the epidemic of drug and substance abuse in Kosciusko County and also take a time of prayer for those affected, their families and those who serve them to find healing.  Alexandra Myers from Bowen Center will present how Bowen Center is addressing this issue and how the …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $700 to Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams.   Join the Club as a guest on any Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for the invigorating breakfast meeting at the Shrine Building in the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.  The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is the number one Optimist Club in the state …read more.

WARSAW — Money makes the world go round — well…it is what makes the business world go round, and for Warsaw Community Public Library, it is that time of year again. Warsaw Library started the discussion for next year’s budget at its Board of Trustees meeting Monday night, Sept. 11. After heavy June rains in …read more.

WARSAW — AcceLINX, the musculoskeletal health business accelerator launched by OrthoWorx, will present a webinar at 4 p.m. on Sept. 28, to provide entrepreneurs important information regarding reimbursement considerations and their impact on their start-up businesses. “It can be tempting to focus on the technology behind a product or therapy, but ultimately success will be …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council passed a $1.6 million budget for 2018 at its monthly public meeting Monday evening, Sept. 11. The budget is down from 2017 when extra funds were needed to repaint the water tower, according to Treasurer Joellen Free. Free also mentioned a representative of the Department of Local Government Finance said …read more.

The state Department of Local Government Finance met with Turkey Creek Township Trustee Barb Griffith Wednesday, Aug. 23, and approved her budget proposals for 2018, Griffith reported at the Monday, Sept. 11, meeting of the township advisory board. “All our finances look good,” she said, noting the township’s funds — general, rainy day, township assistance, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, will be convening a local working group at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the USDA Service Center, 217 E Bell Drive, Warsaw, before its monthly board meeting.  SWCD will be looking for local input in this …read more.

Prior to the Monday, Sept. 11, Turkey Creek Fire Board meeting, the department presented four first-aid kits to representatives of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department lake patrol. “We have taught CPR classes for them,” said Fire Chief Mickey Scott, who presided during the presentation, “and we will continue to work with them.” The patrol monitors …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission approved the reinvestment of funds at the Sept. 11 meeting. Roughly two years ago, $2 million of allocated Northern TIF funds were invested into CDs. One of those CDs, worth $1 million, will mature on Sept. 18 and the other on Dec. 18. City Planner Jeremy Skinner brought before …read more.

WARSAW — KREMC prepares to assist in recovery after hurricane Irma rips through the south-eastern part of our country. Today, Bruce Goslee, president and CEO of KREMC, issued the directive to deploy a KREMC crew along with 30 other Indiana electric cooperative crews to aid in restoration. An estimated 60 Indiana electric cooperative linemen are …read more.

[weaver_youtube ybAaE9PGzAI rel=0]     WARSAW — Have you forgotten what happened on this date 16 years ago? A time to remember what happened Sept. 11, 2001, was held Monday evening at Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw. Just over 100 people gathered at the Kosciusko County 9/11 Memorial Service. Major Robert Webster, Indiana State Director of …read more.

WARSAW — ALDI, one of America’s major grocery stores, will offer grocery shoppers a smarter alternative as it opens a new Warsaw store at a new location. The new Warsaw store will be located at 945 N. Parker St., replacing the Warsaw store located at 3701 Commerce Drive. To celebrate the opening of the new …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is now taking orders for the annual fruit and nut sale fundraiser. You can obtain order forms from any auxiliary member or at the Salvation Army office located at 501 Arthur St, Warsaw. Order forms may also be downloaded online at www.sawarsaw.org. Payment is due at the time of …read more.

WARSAW — Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is the recipient of a monthly donation drive started by a 10-year-old Warsaw girl. Makenzie (Kenzie) Langhorn said she got the idea for the donation drive, known as Project Pets, from a dream. “One night I was dreaming. Earlier that day I watched a show where people …read more.

WARSAW — This fall the Kosciusko Community YMCA wants to help you grow as a family by offering two parenting classes and a series of marriage seminars.  They’re open to everyone; you don’t have to be a member of the Y to participate in these opportunities. The YMCA is partnering with Crosswinds Counseling to offer …read more.

By EILEEN OAKS The Watershed Foundation Marketing and Outreach Specialist During the past 20 years, the board of directors has ensured the longevity of The Watershed Foundation’s mission to protect and improve water quality in the Upper Tippecanoe River watershed. TWF recently gained four new leaders who will guide the foundation into an exciting future. …read more.

WARSAW — People began to trickle in the moment Warsaw Police Department’s doors opened for officer Kip Shuter’s retirement party Friday afternoon. Over the next hours, the room would ring with cheerful conversation, jokes, laughs and yes, even a few tears. Shuter’s last day will be Sept. 10. He has served the WPD for 31 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The monthly public meeting of the Lakeland Regional Sewer District board of directors, held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 7, ended with a threat of legal action from one of the owners of a Shoe Lake cottage denied a rate elimination. “I’ll be talking to my attorney,” declared Emily Daugherty, who said …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Leadership Academy started the 2017/2018 year at Ivy Tech Community College with an introduction to KLA by Board President Dr.Jeffery Fawcett, Grace College, and history of KLA by Advisor Nathan Conley, Lake City Bank. An overview of the KLA year was given by Moderator Dr. Allyn Decker, Ivy Tech Community College. Following the …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw teen has been reported as missing according to information from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Mark Boger, a 16-year-old white male, has been missing since Sunday, Sept. 3. Boger is 5’4″ and 101 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. It is suspected that he is still in the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College & Seminary welcomed 1,278 undergraduate students to its Winona Lake campus this fall – the second-largest undergraduate enrollment in Grace history. A growing number of students are choosing to pursue accelerated and blended degrees. Since 2011, Grace College has offered a three-year bachelor’s degree in all of its 70-plus majors. …read more.

WARSAW — Six bids were received this morning, Sept. 8, by Mayor Joe Thallemer in a special meeting held at Warsaw City Hall. City treasurer Lynne Christiansen and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Chief Michael Wilson were also present to hear the bids. The bids will be taken under advisement and the award will be made at the …read more.

WARSAW — The Oakwood Cemetery Board met on Thursday, Sept. 7. The two main topics of discussion were the continuing road work and the new gator. Phase III of the roadwork projects is almost finished, which consists of resurfacing older roads. Cemetery staff have been working alongside the Warsaw Street Department in order to complete …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library will host its 11th annual Cemetery Walk 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10.  Open to the public free of charge, this living history event is sponsored by the library’s Local History and Genealogy Center. During the Cemetery Walk, the library conducts guided walking tours through the North …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Department of Education released results of spring 2017 ISTEP+ Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 6. The controversial test, which may be administered for the last time in the spring of 2018, has often frustrated administrators, teachers and students throughout the state. ISTEP+ assesses English and language arts and math for grades three to eight …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.

WARSAW — The Alcoholic Beverage Board saw one new application at its monthly meeting Sept. 7. Brittany Wilchar, a training supervisor and risk manager with Lassus Handy Dandy, was present for the application of a new beer and wine dealer license for Lassus Handy Dandy No. 40, 4987 N. SR 13, Leesburg. The new location …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran Health Network KCH is a proud sponsor of this Saturday’s Family Safety Day to be held from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Center Lake Park in downtown Warsaw. “On a daily basis, KCH collaborates with area safety-focused providers including all first responders within fire departments, police departments and EMS services. It …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently made donations to Cardinal Services and CASA. Both organizations received a $500 donation from the club. Join the club as a guest on any Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for the breakfast meeting at the Shrine Building in the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.  The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is the number …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s Traffic Safety Commission said so long to its long-time serving administrator Kip Shuter at its last meeting Wednesday afternoon. Shuter put in his resignation to the Warsaw Police Department and Traffic Safety Commission earlier this year on July 27. He served as an officer for the City of Warsaw for 31 years. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Community Hospital has pledged a total of $5,500 to the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County.  KCH has always been an outstanding partner with the CCF, recognizing the financial need of many cancer patients and families that have passed through their Cancer Care Center. Kirk Ray, CEO of KCH said, “The CCF …read more.

WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 6, in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission recommended approval to rezone the technology park at SR 13 and US 6. Dan Richard, area planning director, noted when the technology park project began the zoning was according to Elkhart County standards because the property was …read more.

  WARSAW — The annual Patriot Day remembrance ceremony is planned for 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, inside the Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E Canal St., Warsaw, This year will mark the 16th event. Major Robert Webster will be the main speaker. Webster is the Indiana Commander of the Salvation Army and also served as chaplain …read more.

ATWOOD — The Atwood Lions Club is looking forward to the opportunity to aid people affected by Hurricane Harvey during an upcoming fish fry. The fish fry will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Atwood Community Building. The Lions are asking folks planning to attend to bring an …read more.

Ben Barkey, left, being honored by John Peyton, vice president of aerospace education for L.D. Bell Museum Chapter 411 of the Air Force Association. WARSAW — A resolution was passed to declare the yearly deer nuisance areas during the Warsaw Common Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Councilmember Jeff Grose presented the areas to the …read more.

An overview look of the clinic provided to the board members. WARSAW — The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5, revolved around the success of the recent Car Seat Clinic. On Aug. 19, Martin’s Super Market hosted a public safety day that included the annual Car Seat Clinic. During the four hour …read more.

The ninth annual Ride to Remember will kick off at noon Saturday, Sept. 9, from American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee. The 68-mile motorcycle ride, hosted by the post’s American Legion Riders, will be escorted from beginning to end by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The ride commemorates the veterans and first …read more.

WARSAW —  Safety education has never been so much fun. Just ask the children and families who come out each year to Family Safety Day at Warsaw’s Central Park. This year’s event will be held from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Throughout the day, participants can experience a variety of hands-on learning …read more.

WARSAW — A statement from the Warsaw Community School Corporation admits that students were told not to wear red, white and blue or bring an American flag to Friday night’s football game. The full statement is below: “Warsaw Community Schools mission is to inspire and equip all students to continually acquire and apply knowledge and …read more.

WARSAW — Despite the rainy weather and the holiday, around 90 Kosciusko County residents marched to support DACA on Monday, Sept. 4 at Warsaw’s Central Park. Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals is a government program that protected nearly 800,000 young undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation. President Donald Trump formally announced the …read more.

WARSAW —  On Friday, Sept. 8, the Kosciusko Community YMCA, both the Parkview Warsaw branch and the North Webster branch will be offering free admission to anyone who brings in a donation of a roll of packaged paper towels. Admission is good for one person. The paper towels will be given to “All Things New,” a …read more.

WARSAW — Bids were opened for two road projects as part of the Community Crossings Grant that is being sought by the county during the Kosciusko County Commissioner’s meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 5. While the grant has not yet been awarded, County Highway Superintendent Scott Tilden wanted to have the bids ready. The two projects are …read more.

WARSAW —  According to the Global Sepsis Alliance, sepsis is the leading cause of death following an infection, but with early detection and proper treatment, deadly consequences can be diminished. Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and potentially life-threatening response to an infection. It can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and even death. Know the signs: …read more.

WARSAW — The initial steps of a long-term goal regarding renovations at Kelly Park, 130 Fawley Street, Warsaw, are being implemented. While preparing the 5-year master plan draft, Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department members discussed ideas for transforming Kelly Park into a second community park, with a focus on family activities. Warsaw Parks Department is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Relatives of United States Air Force Major William L. Nellans, who was listed as MIA 50 years ago this month, remember his sacrifice.  His remains have never been recovered.  Maj. Nellans grew up at Crystal Lake, graduated from Mentone High School in 1955 and attended Purdue University before enlisting in the Air Force …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Works held an executive session before the regular board meeting today, Sept. 1. The board updated the public on litigation that was discussed during the executive session. Due to what City Attorney Mike Valentine referred to as a trial strategy, the city paid no expense for repairs recently completed …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation reminds motorists that the Labor Day holiday weekend is typically one of the busiest times for travel on Indiana’s highways. Motorists should expect heavier than normal traffic beginning Friday through Monday evening. INDOT reminds Hoosiers to travel safely and plan for more driving time during this very busy …read more.

WARSAW — After serving the City of Warsaw with the Warsaw Police Department for 22 years, Corporal Doug Light is retiring effective tomorrow, Sept. 2. City employees took time to honor Light during the Warsaw Board of Works meeting held today, Sept. 1.  Light began his career with Warsaw Police Department in 1995 as a patrol officer. …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Town of Etna Green recently completed the installation of new playground equipment at Heritage Park, thanks in part to a grant of $2,977 from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Etna Green Town Council President, Todd Slabaugh, said that since the renovations, families have come together to enjoy outdoor recreation at the …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is pleased to announce that it has promoted Mary A. Brown to assistant vice president, recruiting officer. In this position, Brown is responsible for identifying, hiring and retaining quality employees for customer-facing positions within the bank. She has been with the bank for 17 years. Brown has completed the Principles …read more.

WARSAW — In observance of Labor Day, City of Warsaw offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 4.  Monday’s trash route will be serviced on Tuesday, Sept. 5.  All other routes will remain the same.  The Town of Winona Lake offices will also be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In response to yesterday’s fire at Lakeland Learning Center in Syracuse, United Way of Kosciusko County is rallying efforts to get the supplies needed to reopen the center on Tuesday, Sept. 5. On Thursday, Aug. 31, a fire broke out at Lakeland Learning Center. Thanks to the disciplined response of the trained staff …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw is partnering with Warsaw Community High School to give high schoolers a voice in their city. Warsaw is seeking ambitious, motivated students with a desire to impact their community through serving to apply to the Mayor Youth Advisory Council. The council is looking to hear students’ perspectives on Warsaw …read more.

[weaver_youtube fHivDyqSdjI rel=0]   SYRACUSE — Steve Foster and Avis Gunter were honored as the 2017 Kosciusko County Republican Man and Woman of the Year. The annual hall of fame dinner announcing the recipients was held Thursday evening, Aug. 31, aboard the SS Lilly Pad for a two-hour cruise around Lake Wawasee. Jean Northener was …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is pleased to welcome five new full-time faculty members for the 2017-18 school year: Melanie Eller, lecturer of communication and forensics coach; Dr. Brent Krammes, assistant professor of English; Dr. Ronnie Pace, Dr. Jill Brue and Dr. Ashley Wildman, assistant professors of graduate counseling. “We’re thrilled these talented individuals will …read more.

WARSAW — A second complaint, alleging the city of Warsaw has violated a request for public records access, has been filed with the Office of the Public Access Counselor Luke Britt. This complaint, filed by Kyle Babcock, states he was denied access to public records on July 21 and Aug. 30. Mayor Joe Thallemer, Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — Major Bill Welch, Director of The Salvation Army in Kosciusko County reports that many people are asking how they can help those affected by disaster in Texas and Louisiana.  “First we are asking everyone to pray for those affected by the disaster,” he noted in a recent interview.  “If people want to help, …read more.

WARSAW — With the recent implementation of late-start PLC Thursdays, Warsaw Community Schools would like to remind parents and guardians on the guidelines surrounding delays and cancellations during both normal and PLC schedule days. On a normally scheduled school day, it will be announced no later than 5:45 a.m. if WCS will delay and/or close …read more.

WARSAW — A celebration and appreciation concert will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at Wagon Wheel Theater following the Raymer family house dedication ceremony. In November it was announced to U.S. Army SSG Justin Raymer that he and his family would be receiving a home in Warsaw thanks to Operation Finally Home, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership is joining about 220 law-enforcement agencies across Indiana and thousands nationwide in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. From mid-August through the Labor Day Weekend, police will be out in full force, arresting impaired drivers by aggressively targeting those who put lives in danger. Expect to …read more.

WARSAW — They are trained to serve and protect, but instead of two legs they do so on four, or paws to be precise. There are three working police canines at the Warsaw Police Department: Dax, Mako and Bubka. The K-9s and their handlers are: Cpl. Phil Reed and his dog, Dax; Officer Trent Shively …read more.

WARSAW — World Compassion Network, a local disaster relief organization, is teaming up with local businesses and the community to provide help after the Hurricane Harvey destruction. WCN has been in close communication with churches and authorities central to the Hurricane Harvey destruction. The organization  has received specific supply requests to meet the the most …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Activity on NIPSCO’s Reynolds-Topeka Line will soon become more frequent in the area as crews put together and erect the monopoles (single pole). That line runs north and west through the county into Elkhart County. Many of the locations in this area are having various pole and arm sections delivered to the …read more.

LEESBURG — An independent, small committee of residents of Tippecanoe Lake have organized and gathered petition signatures from landowners representing more than 500 of approximately 1,200 land parcels. These homeowners support forming a lake conservancy district with the sole responsibility of installing a sewer system for the lake. Tippecanoe Lake is one of the last, …read more.

WARSAW — Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana announces an upcoming series of programs for persons with an early stage diagnosis of memory loss (such as mild cognitive impairment, early stage Alzheimer’s Disease or a related Dementia).  The program is entitled, “Living Life Well,” and is for the person diagnosed and a family member.  …read more.

WARSAW — The Sagamore of the Wabash award, the highest Indiana destination, was presented to the late Wendy Long during the Warsaw School Board meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Long passed away in April after spending 40 years in local education. Long began her career as a French teacher at Whitko High School and …read more.

MENTONE — The Tippecanoe Valley Community Mental Health Task Force invites the public to attend an upcoming session of QPR suicide prevention training. QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer – three steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of …read more.

WARSAW — With the departure of Combined Community Service’s Director of Client (Emergency) Assistance Peggi Lisenbee Wright on Aug. 16, CCS welcomes its new Direct of Emergency Assistance Christie Borzeniatow. Borzeniatow started with CCS as an intern in August of 2009, gaining experience in both the emergency assistance department working as the emergency assistance coordinator after …read more.

WARSAW — Local Union 364 is hosting a forum at the Holiday Inn Express, 3825 Lake City Hwy, Warsaw, until 7 p.m. today, Aug. 29, after Zimmer-Biomet employees reached out in interest of forming a union. Local Union 364 President Robert Warnock stated that Zimmer-Biomet employees began contacting representatives within the last 90 days looking to …read more.

WARSAW — The NRA Foundation has awarded the Kosciusko County 4-H Shooting Sports Project a grant totaling $4,615.85 to purchase equipment and supplies for the development and further education of the youth of our community.  This also helps recruit new members and retain existing members.  “We are very excited about the opportunities this grant will provide …read more.

WARSAW — The majority of the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on Monday, Aug. 28 was spent discussing a use variance for 530 Crestlane Drive, Warsaw. The residence is an an R-1 zone and the current owner, Aaron Hooks, has been running a woodworking business from inside the garage. On May 5, the city received …read more.

WARSAW — On Monday, Aug. 28, OrthoWorx hosted a tour of the Ivy Tech Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, Warsaw Area Career Center and Precision Medical Technologies for faculty and staff of Warsaw, Wawasee, Tippecanoe Valley and Whitko Community school corporations. The purpose of the tour was to educate faculty and staff about local …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw artist Steve Creighton has been notified by Oil Painters of America’s president John Michael Carter OPAM that his still life oil painting titled “Tres Rojos” has been juried into the Oil Painters of America Regional Exhibition of Traditional Oils to be held at Anderson Fine Art Gallery in St. Simons Island, Georgia …read more.

As Hurricane Harvey causes widespread damage across Texas and the Gulf area, The Salvation Army is providing physical, emotional and spiritual care to survivors and relief workers. Salvation Army disaster teams from across the country are serving and, even after disaster response efforts are over, The Salvation Army will remain in communities impacted by this …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Senior Services is located at 800 North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Although they offer invaluable services to area seniors, many local residents are either unaware of their existence or are unfamiliar with exactly what they do. The three major services offered at KCSS include mobile meals, handicapped van transportation and a senior …read more.

SYRACUSE— Visitors to the 2017 Oakwood Art Festival, hosted by Chautauqua-Wawasee, 702 E. Lake View Rd., Syracuse, Saturday, Aug. 26, basked in a clear, sunny day, ideal conditions for viewing a wide variety of works by artists and artisans from all over the upper Midwest. Nicole Stevens, a Muncie-based painter, and husband John, donned sunglasses …read more.

SYRACUSE — Units from the Turkey Creek Fire Territory and Northern Indiana Public Service Company responded to a downed power line at 6969 E. Eli Lily Road, Syracuse, at approximately 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 25. No injuries were reported. The lines were pulled down by an Apex Tree Service truck attempting to reach a lakeside …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw City Councilmen Ron Shoemaker and Jerry Frush are applauding the end of the city’s practice of email voting with the Warsaw Board of Public Works. In a prepared statement, Frush and Shoemaker stated they “would like to commend Mayor Thallemer for his decision … The decision was absolutely necessary and laudable.” The …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — With the beginning of the school year, Cub Scout packs throughout Kosciusko County are gearing up for fall recruiting. Harrison Elementary Cub Scouts have changed the date of their recruiting night.  Scout representatives will be at Harrison Elementary during the day on Wednesday, Aug. 30 to talk to the boys about joining the organization. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Women of Today is presenting “Spirit in the sky,” a denim and diamonds fundraiser. The event will take place from 7-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at The Owl’s Nest, 7369 E. CR 800N, North Webster. Hors d’oeuvres, a live and silent auction, cash band and music will be available. RSVPs must be …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community Schools is taking an additional step to protect the safety of its students. A new security system, Raptor, is being installed in each of the school buildings in the corporation. Visitors to each school will still be buzzed in as they have been in the past, but now must stop at …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Indiana 3rd District Democratic hopeful Courtney Tritch secured an important early endorsement from the Indiana 3rd District Democrats. This group represents the Democratic infrastructure among the one dozen counties that make up the 3rd Congressional District. The current chair of the 3rd District is Bob Holbrook. The winner of the May 8, 2018 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Council approved two more department budgets during the council budget meeting on Thursday, Aug. 24. The first budget heard was the Solid Waste budget. Director Thomas Ganser presented the budget. He explained that there are two dramatic increases in the 2018 budget from previous years. The first increase is due …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Stream bank stabilization, habitat enhancement and watershed land treatment projects in Kosciusko County have received funds from the Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Lake and River Enhancement program. The local projects were among 25 statewide projects receiving a total of $1,183,200. Chapman Lakes Foundation is working on a stream …read more.

WARSAW — An amateur radio program and demonstration was held Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Warsaw Community Public Library. Amateur radio (also called ham radio) describes the use of radio frequency for the purpose of exchanging messages. The term “amateur” is used to specify someone interested in radio-electric practice with a purely personal aim. Ham radio …read more.

WARSAW – Faculty and students from Debra Collier’s School of Dance in Warsaw attended the Chicago National Association of Dance Masters’ annual Ballet Forum, Dance & More, Training School and Convention, held in Oak Brook, Ill.   Studio owner and CNADM Past President, Debra Collier, MDE, all of her faculty members and students ranging from novice …read more.

GOSHEN — A fundraiser is being held for a Syracuse family whose 4-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted. Friends of the family are planning a garage sale and hot dog sale in an effort to raise money to assist the family with counseling expenses. The fundraiser will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

MILFORD — In 1979, an overheard phone conversation led to Mike Kauffman’s hiring as a full-time employee at Camp Alexander Mack at Waubee Lake in Milford. At summer’s end, Kauffman will retire from his “dream job” after 38 years. An open house in his honor will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. …read more.

WARSAW — OrthoWorx announced today the continuation of efforts to raise awareness among students and parents of orthopedic manufacturing careers. On Aug. 28, OrthoWorx will be hosting a tour of the Ivy Tech Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, Warsaw Area Career Center and Precision Medical Technologies for faculty and staff of Warsaw, Wawasee, Tippecanoe …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Board of Works will hold an executive session at 10 a.m. on Sept. 1 to discuss pending litigation  per IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 (B). The location will be at city hall, 102 S. Buffalo Street, Warsaw, in the council chambers. The public and press are excluded from this meeting. 

WARSAW — The Air Force Association is thrilled to announce Benjamin Barkey of the Warsaw Community School System in Warsaw, as the 2017 National Teacher of the Year Presented by Rolls-Royce. As part of AFA’s mission to encourage education in Aerospace Education and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, the TOY program ensures America’s aerospace excellence …read more.

WARSAW — The message at the Annual State of Indiana Manufacturing Tour and Regional Summit that took place at Zimmer-Biomet Aug. 23 was clear: teens and young adults entering the workforce should look towards manufacturing. Indiana Manufacturing Association President Brian Burton presented a number of details regarding Indiana’s income and job market statistics. One of …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer has issued a statement regarding the ruling Tuesday, Aug. 22, by Indiana Public Access Counselor Luke Britt regarding allegations the city violated the Access To Public Records Act and the Indiana Open Door Law. “The city is pleased with the ruling by the public access counselor that the list …read more.