North Webster Church of the Brethren, 7281E 600N, North Webster, will host a Swiss steak supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. The supper will include mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green beans, coleslaw, homemade pies and cakes, ice cream and drinks. Carry-out is available. “We have held this event twice a year …read more.

Clunette United Methodist Church will host a homemade ice cream social from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. The social will also feature homemade pies and other desserts, beverages and more. Free will donations will be accepted. Clunette United Methodist is located at 4227W 600N, Leesburg, about 4 miles west of SR 15. …read more.

SYRACUSE — A second budget hearing for the Wawasee Community School Corporation was held Tuesday, Aug. 22, in Syracuse. Fiscal year 2018 is approaching. Jim Evans, director of finance for WCSC, provided proof to the school board the 2018 budget has been advertised in local newspapers. There was no one from the public at the …read more.

CROMWELL — As the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board finalizes bond loans from a completed sewer project 25 years in the making, it has also taken on a $216,000 sewer reversal project. To the dismay of the one dissenting member, board president Rex Heil, TCRSD voted Monday night, Aug. 21, to remove portions of …read more.

WARSAW — At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Aug. 22, Commissioner President Brad Jackson stated he would like to bring attention to a situation regarding the recent solidarity vigil held on the courthouse lawn. On Aug. 14, the vigil was held following the violent events that occurred in Charlottesville, Va. the previous weekend. The …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The city of Warsaw has violated the Open Door Law according to an opinion issued today, Tuesday, Aug. 22, by Luke H. Britt, Indiana Public Access Counselor. However he ruled the city did not violate the Access to Public Records Act. The opinion notes the city has remedied by changing its practices. Two …read more.

WARSAW — A presentation and public hearing were held on the proposed sewer rehabilitation and wastewater treatment plant expansion during the Warsaw Common Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 21. The total estimated cost is currently set at $40 million with an anticipated completion date of 2020. The presentation was made to fulfill requirements to apply …read more.

WARSAW — A very special recognition was made at the beginning of the Warsaw Common Council meeting held Monday, Aug. 21. Former Mayor Jeff Plank is moving to St. John to be closer to family members. Before he moved away, city employees wanted to honor him for all his hard work and dedication to Warsaw. …read more.

WARSAW — On Monday, Aug. 7, Warsaw Masonic Lodge #73 was honored and proud to present two brothers with their Award of Gold for 50 years of being Master Masons. The ceremony included guests of the lodge and family members of the honorees. James Walter Northenor was initiated as an entered Apprentice on Feb. 20, …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council met Monday, Aug. 21, for the first in a series of hearings for the 2018 budget. Under the sheriff’s budget, Sheriff Rocky Goshert reported that an increase in the jail budget request is due to the fact that the jail population has “skyrocketed.” In addition, Goshert explained, they have …read more.

SYRACUSE — An Eagle Scout project was presented at the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday, Aug. 21. Carter Bowman, an Eagle Scout, is a Wawasee High School sophomore. He will be installing mileage markers around the Syracuse Lake trail. The markers will be installed one every quarter mile for 5 miles around Syracuse Lake. The …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business was kept short at Claypool council’s monthly meeting, Aug. 21, with only one item of new business on the agenda. The new item was a wastewater adjustment for Angela Bucher who had had a water leak. To remedy the issue, the council averaged Bucher’s wastewater bills for the prior six months and …read more.

WARSAW — The majority of the City of Warsaw Department of Code Enforcement hearing held on Monday, Aug. 21, was spent discussing problems with an apartment building located at 501 W. Jefferson St., Warsaw.The building is separated into four different apartments which currently all have tenants occupying them. It took time to figure out who actually …read more.

WARSAW — Pavement Solutions will continue Microsurfacing the City of Warsaw Monday, Aug. 21.  Monday begins day 18 of the project. Road closings are as follows, weather permitting: Monday, Aug. 21 —   Washington Street, Alpha Street, Gable Drive, Pieta Street and St Marys Drive Tuesday, Aug. 22 — Prairie Street, Westcreek Drive and Latta Street …read more.

SYRACUSE — Jim Tranter had no idea the reason a majority of his family had joined him and his wife, Karen, for the Wawasee Property Owners Association annual meeting was because he was to be the recipient of the WPOA 2017 Chief Award. In fact he didn’t realize he was the recipient until mention was …read more.

MENTONE — Housing Opportunities of Warsaw will be holding a Home Energy Impact program at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Mentone Fire Department & Town Hall. Residents who attend the meeting will receive energy-saving tips and free air-sealing products. The homeowner kit contains a caulk gun and caulk, plumbers’ tape, spray foam insulation, …read more.

WARSAW — Saturday Aug. 19, Lutheran EMS and Warsaw/Wayne Fire Department were at Martin’s Supermarket between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. providing a free drive-through car seat clinic during Martin’s Safety Day. Martin’s is located at 1150 Husky Trail, Warsaw. Warsaw Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Police Department, Indiana DNR, Warsaw/Wayne Fire Department, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a motor vehicle traffic crash on CR 700S at CR 600W near Claypool. One male subject has died from injuries sustained in the crash. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies and emergency personnel responded Friday afternoon, Aug. 18, at 2:11 p.m. to a reported two-vehicle crash located at the …read more.

[weaver_youtube FVa2O7W3kyE rel=0]   LEESBURG — Trent Loos, a sixth generation farmer with a passion for agriculture, returned to speak at the Annual Appreciation Dinner at Tom Farms, Thursday, Aug. 17. Loos was the speaker at the first event nine years ago. Loos, who resides in central Nebraska where he trains horses and raises cattle …read more.

WARSAW — Rubén Esparza, 18, has been reported as missing.  The family is seeking information related to Esparza’s whereabouts. Family members are requesting help in locating Esparza via social media. The public is being asked to contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department if they have information related to his whereabouts.  Citizens can call the TIP …read more.

WARSAW — Local optometrist Dr. Scott Caughell offers some safe-viewing advice for the upcoming eclipse occurring on Monday, Aug. 21. “The upcoming solar eclipse offers a chance to view a rare sight. Here at Warsaw Family Eyecare we have received a lot of questions related to how to safely observe this rare occurrence,” said Caughell. …read more.

[weaver_youtube 6BRPUR2hbPY rel=0] SYRACUSE — A case tabled twice in the last three months was finally approved at the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Thursday, Aug. 17. Both petitions presented more questions than answers, however. McClure Oil’s petition for an exception was finally approved. This was the third time the board heard the case. McClure …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The time honored Kosciusko County Republican Hall of Fame Dinner will be held Thursday, Aug. 31, on the SS Lillypad, The Frog Tavern, 1116 S. Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Boarding will be at 6:30 p.m. The annual dinner will include the announcement of the 2017 Man and Woman of the Year recipients and …read more.

WARSAW — From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 19, Lutheran EMS and Warsaw/Wayne Fire Department will be at Martin’s Supermarket providing a free drive-through Car Seat Clinic during Martin’s Safety Day.  Martin’s is located at 1150 Husky Trail in Warsaw. After ensuring that your most precious cargo are safe and correctly buckled …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks & Recreation will now allow rental of the digital sign located at the Central Park entrance on North Detroit Street. Park Board Superintendent Larry Plummer advised board members that they have discussed renting out the new digital marquee. There will be specific criteria and guidelines for this, such as only …read more.

BOURBON — Representatives of Triton School Corporation and Lutheran Health Network Kosciusko Community Hospital have announced a 10-year partnership that will support the students and faculty with health education while encouraging overall wellness. As part of the collaboration, Triton School Corporation will use funds for the enhancement of health education, wellness, academics, athletic programs and …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation will again offer a High School Equivalency class free of charge to anyone in the Tippecanoe Valley community or surrounding areas. The class helps people learn the necessary requirements to complete the HSE test. Classes will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at …read more.

A mile south of the bustling traffic along US 30 east of Warsaw one can find a serene haven of specialty shops, enticing restaurants, nature trails and attractive well-groomed parks. Welcome to Winona Lake. The picturesque town of approximately 5,000 residents — and another 2,000 or so students when Grace College is in session — …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Park Board met at its regular time in the community center at 7 p.m. Monday. The night was primarily spent discussing the draft of the public survey questions regarding park changes. The board also received an update about the Lakeside Park concession stand. Jerry Riffle reported for tree board that the …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Drug Court is facing some possible set backs this fall. The grant funding the court’s full-time coordinator and case manager was not renewed for extension and will expire on Sept. 30. The drug court offers a sentencing alternative for non-violent offenders who are addicted to or abusing illicit drugs. The program …read more.

WARSAW — JDF Development broke ground on Monday, Aug. 14, in front of Meijer on Lake City Highway in Warsaw, marking the start of construction on the retail shopping center to be named Lake City Plaza. A press release issued by JDF Development states that the plaza will feature nationally recognized businesses, including a free-standing …read more.

By Cpt. Chris McKeand Public Information Officer WARSAW — A week long investigation by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Detectives, Kosciusko County DTF, and the Patrol division ended this morning with a pursuit of a stolen vehicle. At about 6 a.m., Steve A. Waid Jr. of Syracuse was taken into custody in Warsaw after KCSO Detectives …read more.

Tecy Banta, left, is officially sworn in as a council member by Town Attorney Jim Walmer. WINONA LAKE — Although they were met with opposition and confusion, the Winona Lake Town Council approve the vacation of a portion of Hamilton Boulevard during the council meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Attorney Stephen Snyder, presented a …read more.

WARSAW — In hopes to help receive future grants, Warsaw Housing Authority is conducting a Healthy Homes Study with assistance from IPFW nursing students. “We are a rural community and we have some people in this community that make more money than in other communities, said Pam Kennedy, executive director of Housing Opportunities. “So it …read more.

LEESBURG — The Leesburg town council meeting held Monday, Aug. 14, ended on a negative note when a Leesburg resident submitted an annual lease agreement for renewal. The resident informed council members she told her daughter, who accompanied her, that she would be nice during the meeting. At that time, Leesburg Council President Larry Richey …read more.

WARSAW — The community is invited to a farewell open house for former Warsaw Mayor Jeff Plank from 4 to 6 p.m.on Monday, Aug. 21 at Warsaw City Hall, 102 South Buffalo Street. Plank will be embarking on the next chapter of his life as he moves away from the community that he has known …read more.

WARSAW — At 4:48 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, a vehicle-pedestrian accident occurred near Rozella Road and Logan Street, behind Warsaw Community High School. The driver of the truck was William C. Brinkerhuff, 47, South SR 15, Warsaw.Brinkerhuff was westbound on Rozella Road and momentarily looked at an eastbound vehicle. When he looked back on the …read more.

WARSAW — It was business as usual at the monthly meeting of the Warsaw library board of trustees Aug. 14. Changes to non-resident library card issuance, including raising prices of non-resident cards, were discussed. Residents of the library district are issued cards with no fees because they support the library through taxes. The library is …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Three of the four sculpture pieces to be placed along the north leg of Winona Lake’s Heritage Trail have been funded via private donations, according to the latest information from the Winona Art Commission.  This newest portion of the trail runs from the south leg of the Heritage Trail north to the …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Town Council held an unusually short and sparsely attended public meeting Monday, Aug. 14, where it heard good and bad news about the upcoming wastewater treatment plant renovation. The good news, according to Ryan Brauen, Wessler Engineering project manager, is the construction permit was received Aug. 9 from the Indiana Department …read more.

PIERCETON — Pierceton Town Council saw no major new business at last night’s monthly council meeting, Aug. 14. The meeting managed to get heated as residents brought forward complaints, leading to the council advising the issue go through Pierceton Police Department. The first complaints came from organizers of Pierceton Days, including organizer Kim Rose. Rose …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  Area legislators announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead award, which recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. The Carl and Edythe Sands farm, located in Silver Lake, received a Centennial Award. Represented by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) and State Reps. …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Plan Commission met briefly on Monday, Aug. 14 to discuss the proposed revisions for the sexually oriented business ordinance. The main changes to the ordinance include the following: Extending the minimum distance between a school, church, youth oriented business, residential zone, daycare and the Warsaw Technology park from 500 to 1,000 …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Trustee Barb Griffith announced Monday, Aug. 16, the township will undergo a routine annual budget review by the state department of local government finance. The meeting will take place at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, in Warsaw. “All entities in the state that have budgets go through the review,” she said. Griffith …read more.

Architects are drawing up plans for renovations to Turkey Creek Fire Territory stations 1 and 2, township attorney Andrew Grossnickle reported at the Monday, Aug. 16, fire board meeting. “I reached out to the architect, who sent someone to look through Station 2 a couple weeks ago,” he told the board. “I received an e-mail …read more.

INDIANA — After almost a month of voting and trying out the best tacos in the region, Indiana’s Cool North has finally found its best taco! The voting finally came to an end at noon on Aug. 14. Mila’s Mini Market of Marshall County was voted the best taco in Indiana’s Cool North. Indiana’s Cool …read more.

  WARSAW — Around 100 local residents gather together in unity Monday, Aug. 14 at the Kosciusko County Courthouse. The gathering was a solidarity vigil held following a violent weekend in Charlottesville, Va. Brian Smith, chairman of Kosciusko County Democrats, welcomed everyone to the vigil. “What happened this weekend was a tragedy. Warsaw stands for Charlottesville,” …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 5 p.m. a call was received regarding a vehicle-pedestrian accident near Rozella Road and Logan Street, behind Warsaw Community High School. The female victim was struck by a Ford truck near the roadway. She was breathing but not responding properly according to dispatch. A landing zone for a medical helicopter was …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw native Neil Sand recently had the opportunity to meet Vice President Mike Pence. Sand is serving in the US Army based in Vilseck Germany. Sand has been through Eastern Europe in the Black Sea region as part of NATO exercise Saber Guardian 2017 and was fortunate enough to meet Vice President Pence …read more.

WARSAW — Many Warsaw streets will be closed this week due to asphalt rejuvenating and microsurfacing being applied. RejuvTec will begin applying asphalt rejuvenation seal for the City of Warsaw. The tentative schedule is as follows, weather permitting: Monday, Aug. 14 and Tuesday, Aug. 15 Pope Street between McClellan Street and Park Avenue Smith Street between …read more.

WARSAW — After a violent weekend in Charlottesville, Va., local community members have planned a solidarity vigil for Kosciusko County residents to show their support. A peaceful assembly for unity will occur at 8 p.m. tonight, Aug. 14, at the courthouse in Warsaw.  On Saturday, Aug. 12, white nationalists gathered for a “Unite the Right” march …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The K9 Klassic 5K Fun Run/Walk event took place Saturday, Aug. 12, at Winona Lake Park. Runners and walkers, many accompanied by canine companions, set out at 10 a.m., going from the Winona Lake picnic shelter through the trails around the lake. Each participant received a K9 Klassic t-shirt. Canine participants each …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County’s two-year grant from Indiana State Health Department, Tobacco, Prevention and Cessation Commission was renewed for another two years (2017-2019). Dan Gray, director of the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition, expresses gratitude for the support that comes from the County. Without everyone working together, we would not be able to be successful …read more.

AKRON — The Wheels on Fire Cancer Crusaders is hosting a Smash Out Cancer event from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Akron Community Center, located at 815 Rural Street, Akron. Wheels on Fire is a mission of the Beaver Dam United Methodist Church in Akron. The group’s goal is to …read more.

Ed Rock, director of Kosciusko County Emergency Management, presents his grant requests. KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Council meeting held on Thursday, Aug. 10, was business as usual. The main focus among various departments was applying for grants. Kosciusko Sheriff Rocky Goshert requested permission to apply for two DNR grants. Both of the grants will …read more.

WARSAW — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the City-County Athletic Complex in Warsaw Wednesday, Aug. 9, to celebrate the purchase of additional land.

UPDATE: Indiana AMBER Alert 010-2017 issued today August 10, 2017 has been cancelled today as of 5:07 pm. This cancellation was requested by the Fort Wayne Police Department.   FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating the abduction of a child from Fort Wayne. Adayah Renee Bratton is a 2-year-old black female, …read more.

SILVER LAKE —   Shannon McLeod, grant writer/administrator for Priority Project Resources, Inc., Greensburg, attended the Silver Lake town council meeting Wednesday, Aug. 9, to inform council members they have been approved for a $500,000 sewer/stormwater grant. The town had asked OCRA to grant $500,000, with the town match being $452,000. Because the grant covers only part of …read more.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services Director of Client Assistance Peggi Lisenbee Wright is retiring after 18 years of service with the nonprofit organization. Wright’s last day will be Aug. 16. An open house was held in her honor Wednesday, Aug. 9. “I’ve had the best job in the world,” Wright stated. Wright cited wanting to focus …read more.

WARSAW — William Kretsch, Warsaw, was honored as veteran of the month at the Kosciusko County commissioners meeting on Tuesday, August 8. Kretsch, who grew up in Warsaw, said high school was hard for him. During his junior year he job-shadowed an air force recruiter. “I had a feeling that’s where I was going to …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Etna Green’s town council saw only one item of new business at their Aug. 8 meeting. “Most town’s have a pole top attachment agreements,” explained town employee Barry Baker, so when companies such as cable companies use the polls they pay an annual fee. Etna Green currently has no such agreements. Spectrum …read more.

WARSAW — For the first time in many years, any interested archer can apply to participate in the Warsaw Deer Task Force’s reduction effort for 2017. State and local officials have determined that deer overpopulation inside the city limits of Warsaw has become a public nuisance.  Reported traffic accidents, observation, citizen complaints, property damage and …read more.

  WARSAW —  Cardinal Services CEO Randy Hall attended the Kosciusko County commissioners meeting on Tuesday, August 8, to discuss the struggles that Cardinal is currently facing, including a high employee turnover due to low wages, funding cuts and being short-staffed. Cardinal Services, Warsaw, is a nonprofit organization that serves people with disabilities. Their services …read more.

WARSAW — With new director Tom Ganser getting a firm grasp on his role at the KC Recycling Depot, the August meeting of the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Board was mostly some housekeeping. The board approved for Ganser to begin the process of a new computer system to help streamline the process of accepting dropped …read more.

SYRACUSE — Beginning sometime after Labor Day, visitors to any of the schools in the Wawasee Community School Corporation will experience something much different than they’re used to. Security upgrades will mean visitors will be greeted by Raptor, a new camera system. The Wawasee school board was given a brief report about Raptor during the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — During a caucus held Tuesday, Aug. 8, Theila “Tecy” Banta, was elected as a District 1 council member for the Winona Lake Town Council. The spot was vacated by former council member Peter Christos. Christos officially resigned from his position on the Winona Lake Town Council with a letter of resignation dated July …read more.

  MENTONE — Mentone Utilities Superintendent Josh Shepherd discussed detour issues related to the bridge repair and road closure on SR 19 at the Mentone town council meeting Monday, August 7. Shepherd said the highway department is replacing the bridge on SR 19 so a portion of the road is barricaded. According to Shepherd, there is …read more.

WARSAW — The ongoing case of James Plummer, who has petitioned the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals multiple times, appeared again during the regular monthly meeting of the BZA Tuesday, Aug. 8, in Warsaw. Plummer has a pole barn in which he operates The Property Company LLC in the Woodland Acres subdivision on the …read more.

WARSAW — Local non-profits presented their funding requests to the Warsaw Common Council on Monday, Aug. 7. Each representative was given a few short moments to share the nonprofit’s impact in the community and explain their yearly funding request. Budget requests were: Animal Welfare League — $20,000 City-County Athletic Complex — $31,000 Housing Opportunities of …read more.

WARSAW — On Saturday, Aug. 5, the 19th Annual Barbee Lakes Ship of Fools Pirate Party Scavenger Hunt was hosted by Jeff and Jennifer Garr, Mike Lawless, Don Swank and Kassie Tennant. There were 14 boats filled with over 100 captain and crew members who participated. The day ended with a Pirate Carnival.  Local business owners …read more.

WARSAW — After much discussion during the Warsaw Common Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 7, the board concurred with the decision made by the Warsaw Traffic Commission to make South Union Street a right-turn only northbound onto Winona Avenue. Warsaw Police Department Captain Kip Shuter, who is also chairman of the traffic commission, spoke to …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Fire Department is hosting a fish, chicken and tenderloin fry starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Silver Lake Conservation Building, 108 S. Elm St., Silver Lake. Cost is $9 per pound. Carry-out only. Sides include potato salad, baked beans and coleslaw. The event is scheduled from …read more.

WARSAW — An agreement was entered with the Indiana Regional Development Authority and the International Economic Development Council during the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission meeting held on Monday, Aug. 7. The agreement outlines the disbursement of project funds for the upcoming Buffalo Street project. Upon completion of Buffalo Street and the associated utilities, the RDA will reimburse $969,000 to …read more.

WARSAW — The local highway and street departments have been busy working on local roads since being awarded the Community Crossings grant last year. In 2016, Indiana Department of Transportation made a 50/50 matching grant they named “Community Crossings” grant available to local communities. The City of Warsaw applied for and received $720,000 which made …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating the disappearance of an adult from Fort Wayne. Robert Runyen is a 78 year old white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 275 pounds, with grey hair and blue eyes. Runyen was last seen at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, in Fort Wayne and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — All Kosciusko County Schools will be back in session this month, it is an exciting time, but it can also be a time of anxiety for many youth and parents. Youth need to be prepared with skills when it comes to peer pressure to use substances. Are you a parent, grandparent or other …read more.

WARSAW — Nationwide organizations offering care for individuals with disabilities are facing struggles staffing direct support professionals. Specifically, a local non-profit, Cardinal Services, deals with issues of short staffing and high turnover of DSPs due to inability to pay a higher wage. Cardinal Services provides many services to adults with disabilities including living communities, faculty based …read more.

The second annual Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation car show soldiered through to a successful conclusion under the continual threat of foreboding rain clouds Sunday, Aug. 6, on the grounds of Oakwood Park in Syracuse. Thirty pristine automobiles, a dune buggy and one cobbled-together home-built contraption were displayed on the grass and asphalt in front of the …read more.

Theila Banta WINONA LAKE — Theila Banta, Winona Lake, has filed to fill the District one vacancy on the Winona Lake Town Council. Banta has lived in Winona Lake for 14 years. Prior to living here, Banta lived in northern California for 40 years. The council seat hopeful says she has been involved in politics …read more.

PIERCETON — A little bit of Disney came to Pierceton tonight, Friday, Aug. 4. The Pierceton Days parade started at 7 p.m. and this year’s theme was “Disney Comes to Pierceton.” This year’s Pierceton Days are Aug. 4-5. Organizer Kim Rose wants everyone to be aware that the annual parade and the annual car show …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Approximately 400 greyhounds will be displaced as of Aug. 19 due to the closing of a race track kennel in Mobile, Ala. American Greyhound Rescue, Valparaiso, is looking for area residents who are willing to take the dogs into their homes and foster them. Since the rise in adoption of retired racing …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The monthly public meeting of the Lakeland Regional Sewer District board of directors was held the evening of Aug. 3, the first Thursday of the month, as usual; however, this may soon change. Treasurer Mike DeWald informed the board a date later in the month would grant it a clearer picture of …read more.

WARSAW — Two Warsaw Police Department officers completed their probationary year and were promoted to full-time status. Mayor Joseph Thallemer administered the official oath of office to Jacob Metzger and Clayton Rieder at the board of works meeting held this morning, Aug. 4. Metzger is from the Silver Lake area and served in the U.S. …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club was honored to have 3rd District Congressman Jim Banks as the program speaker at the Aug. 2 meeting. Congressman Banks updated the group on what is currently happening in the both the House and Senate in Washington, D.C., as well as future plans coming out of both chambers …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Alcoholic Beverage Board saw mostly renewals this month during their meeting Aug 3. One new permit for Lassus Bros. Oil, Inc. doing business as Lassus Handy Dandy #40, 4987 N. SR 13, Leesburg, was continued until next month due to a representative not being present. Renewed permits: Hook-Superx LLC, doing business …read more.

WARSAW —  On Monday, Aug. 7 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 pet treats.  Admission is good for one person.  The pet treats will be donated to the Animal Welfare League. Those who come …read more.

WARSAW — During the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 2, a motion was passed to follow the recommendation made by the Indiana Department of Transportation to install a right-run only sign for drivers northbound on South Union Street. The new signage will restrict northbound drivers from traveling straight or left out of South Union …read more.

Kearstin Criswell WINONA LAKE — Kearstin Criswell, Winona Lake, is seeking to fill the vacant District 1 seat on the Winona Lake Town Council. Criswell is seeking to fill the vacancy left by former council member Peter Christos. Christos officially resigned from his position on the Winona Lake Town Council with a letter of resignation dated …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran Health Network KCH recently donated $5,000 to the City of Warsaw Stormwater Utility. The donation will help redevelop the trail area along Ring Road located behind the hospital which abuts the Beyer Trail wetlands. The landscape will be enhanced by adding an educational amphitheater as well as a new savanna green space. …read more.

WARSAW — The Community Career Center will be holding many workshops throughout August. All events are free and open to the public and will be held at the Community Career Center, adjacent to the Goodwill Retail Store, 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw. Updating Your Resume Workshop   Tuesday, Aug. 29 / 11 a.m. to noon …read more.

MENTONE — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 19, between West Monroe Street and SR 25 in Mentone, is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. on the morning of Monday, Aug. 7, weather permitting. The closure will allow Norfolk Southern to rebuild the railroad crossing. The official state detour is SR 25 to …read more.

WARSAW — Growing Kids Learning Center operates several day care centers in northern Indiana and wants to put a new one in Warsaw. During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday, Aug. 2, in Warsaw, Growing Kids petitioned to have property on CR 200N in Plain Township rezoned from industrial …read more.

WARSAW — A grant application and a rental contract were approved in association with Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s annual Family Safety Day during the board meeting held on Tuesday, Aug. 1. This year’s Family Safety Day will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9. The event brings together local clubs, service organizations and public safety organizations to …read more.

GOSHEN —  Honor Flight Northeast Indiana is hosting an event in Goshen to encourage veterans from the northern area of the state to participate in a future Honor Flight. The presentation will be held at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at Grace Community Church, 20076 CR 36, Goshen. The idea to host the event …read more.

WARSAW— Magical Meadows, a therapeutic horseback riding facility outside of Warsaw, is one of those places which must be seen to be believed. And as it looks forward to its 10-year anniversary celebration, the facility at 3386 E. 525N may soon reach many more of the 5,000 special needs residents in Kosciusko County. Recently, the …read more.

SYRACUSE — During a special Wawasee school board meeting Tuesday evening, Aug. 1, in Syracuse, the board approved the hiring of Michael Casey as assistant principal at Milford School, effective Wednesday, Aug. 2. He replaces Ryan Connor, who left to become the physical education teacher at North Webster Elementary School. Casey is returning to the …read more.

WARSAW —  A multi-agency operation worked to dismantle a mobile meth lab at West Haven Estates off of Old Road 30 in Warsaw shortly before 6 p.m. this evening. The meth lab was discovered inside of a green Chrysler minivan. The lab was active and used lithium, making the dismantling dangerous. The Indiana State Police, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The American Red Cross is in emergency need of blood. The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for eligible individuals to donate blood or platelets as soon as possible. “Blood and platelet donations are being sent to hospitals faster than donations are coming in. In fact, donations have fallen short …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s deadline for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application will be at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 15. Kosciusko County high school seniors in the top 20 percent of their graduating class are invited to apply. A link to the online application is available on the foundation’s website at www.KCFoundation.org/Scholarships. …read more.