PIERCETON — Residents around Pierceton may have noticed some things looking fresh recently. Kids and teens with the Pierceton Library’s summer programs have painted fire hydrants, cleaned fire trucks and planted plants through the summer. The theme for this year’s summer program was “Build a Better World.” While kids were earning reading rewards for their …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School is making some changes to the grading and ranking system, as are many competitive districts around the state and nation. The first of such changes will be beginning with the class of 2020, WCS will move from the 12.0 GPA scale to the 4.0 scale. The majority of colleges …read more.

By: Tami Silverman, president and CEO of the Indiana Youth Institute INDIANA — Our teens are tired. Nearly 8 in 10 Indiana high school students sleep less than the recommended eight hours on school nights. Yet adequate sleep is an integral part of healthy development and consequences of adolescent sleep deprivation are well-documented. Parents can take …read more.

[weaver_youtube r-w_jTSiNvc rel=0]   SYRACUSE — Recognition of three individuals who have given above and beyond of their time and talent and the announcement of preliminary plans for the Between The Lakes property were two of the highlights Saturday morning at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s annual meeting. Approximately 160 attended the annual meeting to …read more.

[weaver_youtube y5Z1d8cPjGc rel=0]   SYRACUSE — The state of the foundation was presented during the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Annual Meeting Saturday. During the close to 90-minute meeting guests heard from several board members on projects and programs. Dr. Joan Szynal, chairman of the WACF board, stated WACF is “all about clean water. So everything …read more.

By Amanda McFarland, Adult Programming Coordinator WARSAW — The All-American Solar Eclipse is coming and Warsaw Community Public Library has just the thing to help community members enjoy it. WCPL has applied for and received 1,000 pairs of Solar Eclipse glasses. The glasses will be available at WCPL’s adult reference desk beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1. …read more.

WARSAW — A former officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has filed a complaint with the Kosciusko County Merit Board over his pension. In June 2014, while on duty, former Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officer John Ayres suffered from an injury that resulted in damage and immobility to his right wrist. The injury left …read more.

WARSAW — Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw and Columbia City, on Thursday, Aug. 3, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. WARSAW 9:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday Aug. 3 Warsaw City Hall, 102 S. Buffalo Street. Columbia City 1:30 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a vehicular traffic crash on CR 1350N at CR 500W near the town of Nappanee. One male subject died from his injuries, and two others are being treated for injuries at area medical facilities. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded this morning at 4:43 a.m. …read more.

WARSAW — The Altrusa International Club of Warsaw is planning a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 1 at Culver’s in Warsaw.  Altrusa members will be greeting customers at the door, serving food to the dining room and drive-up, and cleaning tables in the dining room. Altrusa will receive a percentage of the sales during …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a vehicular traffic crash on 1350 North at 500 West near the town of Nappanee. One male subject has died from his injuries, and two others are being treated for injuries at area medical facilities. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded this morning at 4:43 …read more.

WARSAW — Phase II of the Husky Trail Project begins today, Friday, July 28. With the new phase of construction comes a new set of detours. A hard barrier will be placed at North Pointe. This will allow absolutely no traffic through that area. Glad Street will also be closed to through traffic. The new …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College recently hired Alex Hall as the center’s Assistant Director. Hall has served in the School of Online and Professional Education at Grace College since January 2014 in various coordinator and manager positions. Hall earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, with …read more.

WARSAW — Thursday, July 27, at Kosciusko Superior Court I, a Warsaw man was sentenced on charges related to strangling a female in the presence of children and battering police officers. Caleb Levi Roatcap, 25, 808 East CR 400S, Warsaw, was arrested Feb. 2 and charged with domestic battery causing serious bodily injury, domestic battery …read more.

INDIANA — In Indiana late July and early August brings hot weather, the State Fair and also the start of a new school year. Every school year the Indiana State Police receives numerous complaints about school bus stop arm violations from school corporations around the state. The Indiana Department of Education surveys school corporations annually …read more.

WARSAW — With the start of school just around the corner, Combined Community Services is gearing up for their annual Tools for School event to help provide families in need with school supplies for the coming school year. This year’s event will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 …read more.

WARSAW — Pavement Solutions will begin Microsurfacing the City of Warsaw today,  July 27, weather pending. During this time, Pavement Solutions asks all residents to please stay off the new surface until the roads are reopened. Emergency personnel will continue to have access to all roads if needed. All residents will be notified the day …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester University annual White Coat Ceremony for the pharmacy Class of 2021 is at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. It will feature a woman who is originally from Warsaw. Seating opens at 4:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Some people feel led by the Lord. While some might be apt to brush his work or message aside, Abisha Gross of Winona Lake does not. Gross is president of the USA division of 500K Churches, a non-profit organization. The organization 500,000 Churches is a fundraising movement seeking to provide for the …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the individuals in the pictures. They are of interest in a theft from a local business this week. The surveillance photos below are poor quality, but if you recognize the subjects, please contact the Warsaw Police Department. To protect the innocent, DO …read more.

WARSAW — At the Kosciusko County commissioners meeting held Tuesday, July 25, the commissioners discussed the budget presentations made last month by nonprofit organizations. At the June 13 commissioners meeting, representatives from each nonprofit organization that is funded, or partially funded, by the county gave a presentation as to why their organization needs a budget …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw School Board took a moment to recognize Warsaw native Collin Parker during last night’s board meeting. “Seventeen years ago I began my journey at Harrison Elementary,” explained Parker, “I started reading in Mrs. Carlson’s kindergarten class. I was in Mrs. March’s first grade classroom on Sept. 11, 2001, when I learned …read more.

WARSAW — The first 2018 budget review for Warsaw was held yesterday, July 24. Warsaw Common Council met with Human Resources Director Jennifer Whitaker to begin the budget process. Salaries were the most discussed topic, noted that it is the city’s largest cost but also the most important asset. Currently, the budget has a three percent …read more.

WINONA LAKE — James Zachary, 206 Fifth St., Winona Lake, has filed to fill for the District 1 vacancy in Winona Lake. Zachary seeks 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 July 10, one …read more.

WARSAW — Lacy Francis Jr., former Warsaw Street Superintendent received his sentencing today, July 24, in Kosciusko Circuit Court. The case has been ongoing since December 2013, when a former employee of Pro Form contacted the City of Warsaw Clerk-Treasurer and alleged that Pro Form had been intentionally overbilling the city. Lacy Francis Jr. Francis was sentenced on …read more.

WARSAW — An open house was held at the Warsaw Police Department on July 21 to celebrate Sergeant David A. Morales’ retirement. For 28 years, Morales has served the town of Warsaw through different channels as an officer. Morales began working as a second shift patrol officer. In 1999, he became a school resource officer, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — On Friday, July 21, the Lakeland Regional Sewer District reached a symbolic milestone with a ribbon cutting at its completed wastewater treatment facility, 5002 E. 100 N., south of the Barbee Lake chain it serves. The ceremony marked the culmination of a nine year process to construct a sewer system providing service …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Public Works saw a request for the closure of the alley between Oak & Alley and the city hall for AlleyFest 2017 on July 27. The request was only a formality, as the alley has been closed as it is being updated. The event, which will run from 5-8 …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana Department of Education has announced this week the grant recipients of the Indiana Dual Language Immersion Pilot Program. Leesburg Elementary has been selected to receive $50,000 in support of creation of a dual language program, which will be implemented in the 2018-2019 school year. In its third year, the purpose of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The “NextLevel Indiana” plan from the Indiana Department of Transportation was announced earlier this week. Kosciusko County will be receiving an investment of $41,353,551 over the five years. The plan will resurface a total of 212 lane miles and rehabilitate or replace 11 bridges. The following are the planned projects: 2018   SR 13 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Two variances were approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, July 20. Wawasee Plaza LLC’s petition for a variance was approved after much discussion. It wants to allow the change and alteration to previously granted variances by allowing three additional units totaling 18 units to be utilized …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that contractors for NIPSCO plan to disable the traffic signal at the intersection of US 30 and Center Street in the City of Warsaw on Friday, July 21, between the hours of 9-11 a.m., weather permitting. Temporary stop signs will be placed to direct traffic through the …read more.

WARSAW — As part of its organizational structure project, Ivy Tech Community College announced Ivy Tech Warsaw will transition to be part of Ivy Tech Fort Wayne’’s service area. Warsaw is currently aligned with the Ivy Tech North Central region, but the College recently announced a new structure eliminating regions and moving to a campus …read more.

ETNA GREEN — During the Etna Green Town Council meeting held last night, July 19, it was announced that the town will be leasing an outage avoidance system. The technology will help discover bad connection areas in utility lines that would otherwise go unnoticed. The city will be leasing the equipment with Breman, Argos and …read more.

ELKHART COUNTY — A roundabout proposed for US 6 and SR 13, north of Syracuse, is now a planned project and has been placed in the five-year road construction plan, “NextLevel Indiana.” The project is currently in the preliminary design phase with construction to take place in 2020. The project is estimated at $2,813,500. Contracts …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  First Sergeant Chad Hill has retired after 27 years of service with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The retirement was made effective Wednesday, July 19. Hill served as the public information officer and the communications director for the 911 center in Kosciusko County.  No further information regarding the retirement was made available.

WARSAW — Sgt. David Morales is retiring from the Warsaw Police Department after 27 years of service. An open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 21 at the Warsaw Police Department, 2191 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw.  

WARSAW — Round Room LLC, the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Wireless Retailer, announced that its TCC and Wireless Zone stores are donating 172,000 backpacks full of school supplies to ensure children across the U.S. are well prepared for the start of the school year. The Warsaw store, located at 558 West CR 300N, in front …read more.

INDIANA — Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of deceptive pop-up alerts on their computers claiming that their devices are infected with viruses and could be vulnerable to hackers. Individuals are being targeted through pop-up messages designed to resemble security alerts from legitimate computer manufacturers or other technology companies. The pop-up alerts …read more.

Board member of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District were careful not to mince words during the monthly meeting held Monday evening, July 17. Although the board provided updates on the Syracuse Town billing process, the reversal study and pending litigation, representatives were careful to keep updates brief and to the point. Perhaps the largest …read more.

WARSAW — This August, the Kosciusko Community YMCA is engaging in a Strategic Planning process to develop direction and vision for the next three years.  The Board of Directors and YMCA leadership welcome the community’s input on how the Y can continue to take an active role in strengthening the community. Your voice can be …read more.

WINONA LAKE — During the Winona Lake Town Council meeting held Tuesday, July 18, a hearing was held on the vacation of a portion of Hamilton Boulevard. Attorney Stephen Snyder, speaking on behalf of Jean Galliers Trust, filed a motion for a vacation of a portion of Hamilton Boulevard. The Galliers Trust owns the land …read more.

Think of it as “The Breakfast Club” meets “CSI.” A group of people, consigned to after-school detention, needs to leave within the hour to attend a friend’s party. But the door is locked and no one from the outside will release them. Within the room are hidden a dozen interdependent clues and puzzles which must …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert has announced the promotion and movement of three officers within the sheriff’s department. Shane Bucher has been promoted to the position of Detective Sergeant by Goshert.  Bucher began his law enforcement career with the Milford Police Department in 2002.  Bucher was hired as a merit road deputy in …read more.

WARSAW —  Sue Priest, mother of the late two-time USAC National Sprint car champion, Tony Elliott, was in attendance at the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, July 18, Elliott died in October 2015 in a plane crash near the Georgia-South Carolina border. Elliott won 26 national races and was the Indiana Sprint Week champion …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce held their annual open house last night, July 18, and announced their business of the year, citizen of the year and spirit of the year awards. President Alicia Elder read letters written in regards to nominations before presenting the awards. Business of the year was awarded to Himes …read more.

LEESBURG — A tentative budget of $345,100 for 2018 was approved by members of the Plain Township Advisory Board Tuesday afternoon.This budget is a $128,000 reduction over 2017. Jerry Kammerer, township trustee, will be presenting the budget to the Indiana State Board of Accounts around Aug. 23. Kammerer reviewed the budget noting the general fund …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Beaman Home has been providing essential services to domestic violence victims living in Kosciusko, Marshall and Fulton counties since 1985.  Prior to having the technology and security features available on the market today, the location of the shelter was considered confidential for the security and safety of terrified victims and their children …read more.

WARSAW — A ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony took place at Otis R. Bowen Center, Tuesday, July 18, for the new on-site pharmacy at the Harrison Street location. Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company, announced the grand opening event of their 354th full service, on-site pharmacy, which is located in the Bowen Center. This is …read more.

WARSAW —The Federal Aviation Administration released the probable cause for the small plane crash the killed four members of the community in 2015. According to the report, the accident was the result of the pilot losing control of the airplane. The reasons for the loss of control could not be determined based on the available …read more.

PIERCETON — This year’s Pierceton Days, which will take place Aug. 4-5, is going to have a slightly different schedule than years past. Organizer Kim Rose wants everyone to be aware that the annual parade and the annual car show are switching days. This year the parade will be held on Friday, Aug. 4, with …read more.

City Planner Jeremy Skinner, left, stands alongside intern Leigh Groninger as she presents her project. WARSAW — Six informational presentations were given during the Warsaw Common Council meeting held on Monday, July 17. These topics included a Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams update, the multi-hazard mitigation plan, a watershed grant presentation, downtown revitalization plan, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Monday, July 17, at the Claypool town council meeting, Penelope Wagley, 102 E. Harrison St., Claypool, was back to discuss the “trash” at the back of her property. The “trash” sits on city property and has been an ongoing issue for the last few months. Wagley asked each council member to look at some …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard from a concerned homeowner at its meeting Monday, July 17. A concern was raised by a homeowner on Harkless Drive regarding flooding. Arlene Dickerson, who has lived on Harkless Drive since 1996, said water from the sidewalk/trail is coming into her house. While she said she loves the sidewalk/trail …read more.

WARSAW — Phase II of the Husky Trail Project will start on Friday, July 28. With the new phase of construction comes a new set of detours. A public meeting was held Monday, July 17 for business owners and residents to learn about the construction progress and detour changes. On July 28, Phase II will …read more.

WARSAW— A 30 second PSA entitled “Every Day” by Caleb Childers, a Warsaw Area Career student in Angela Hopper’s television production class, has been named one of ten finalists in The Greatest Save 2017 Teen PSA Contest. Caleb’s public service announcement will become part of a national teen safety resource. This spring high school students …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Cares Youth Services Bureau is excited to announce the location of their new office at 1515 Provident Drive, in the K21 Health Services Pavilion.  The K21 Health Services Pavilion is home to a variety of non-profit tenants and programs which offer health-related services and meet needs of the community.  The building is …read more.

WINONA LAKE — On Thursday, July 20, four new members will be inducted into the Lake City Toastmasters club.  This induction ceremony is open to the public and begins at 5:30 p.m. in room 107 of McClain Hall at Grace College. David Wolfe, one of the new members, explains his reason for joining Toastmasters, “being …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that two small structure replacements are scheduled for SR 14 in Kosciusko County. SR 14 is expected to close on or after Wednesday, July 19, weather permitting. The closure is scheduled to take place over Crazy Creek, 2.4 miles east of SR 13, and Crazy Creek …read more.

WARSAW — Saturday, July 15, at the Kosciusko Community Fair, the local Lions Club hosted a hot dog eating contest as a way to celebrate the centennial anniversary of Lions Club. Participation was limited to the first ten men and the first ten women to register by noon on July 15. The contest began at …read more.

MENTONE — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that a box culvert replacement is scheduled for SR 19 in Mentone. SR 19 is expected to close on or after Monday, July 17, weather permitting. The closure is scheduled to take place over Yellow Creek, located between West Eisenhower and Pearl streets in Mentone. Access to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Community Corrections will be able to expand after the Kosciusko County Council approved adding a new employee during last night’s meeting. Anna Bailey, director of community corrections, was present at the meeting. She explained that the program currently has 60 active felons, one active juvenile and many pending applications. “We are one …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  At the Silver Lake town council meeting held Wednesday, July 12, council members heard from several residents regarding property issues, tree limbs and side by side vehicles. Silver Lake resident Mike O’Brien was in attendance to share his concerns regarding a tree that hangs over his property on Shutt Avenue, Silver Lake. O’Brien …read more.

WARSAW — Five youth presented sheep and goats as part of the Purdue Extension Second Annual Poss-ABILITIES showcase at the Kosciusko County Fair Wednesday, July 12. The showcase is an opportunity for kids with special needs to learn about livestock with the 4-H program. Each child was paired with a mentor family to guide them …read more.

WARSAW — The Lakeland Regional Sewer District in Kosciusko County recently completed a project to provide sewer service to approximately 1,700 residents in the Barbee Lakes area.  The project took two years to complete at a cost of approximately 28 million dollars (through a combination of loan and grant funds) and became operational in March …read more.

WINONA LAKE — DeeAnna Muraski, associate director of internships at Grace College, was recently named president of the Warsaw Rotary Club. Muraski assumed the position on July 1. Muraski, a two-year Rotarian, is honored to be the youngest female elected as president of Warsaw Rotary. “My strengths lie in strategic planning,” said Muraski. “I look …read more.

WARSAW — A year and a half after a fire destroyed the Warsaw Community School’s transportation department building, staff members finally have a new building to call home. A ribbon cutting was held at the new transportation building located on the same lot as the previous building, 310 East CR 200 N, Warsaw on Tuesday, July 11.  …read more.

SYRACUSE — During an unusually brief meeting Tuesday evening, July 11, in Syracuse, the Wawasee school board awarded two construction bids. R. Yoder Construction’s bid of $536,942 was accepted to transform the former Veterans of Foreign Wars building in Syracuse into spaces to be used for vocational purposes including welding and gone boarding classes. R. …read more.

WARSAW — The July 21 Board of Works meeting has been moved from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 102 S Buffalo St., Warsaw.

WARSAW — John J. Rinker, Syracuse, was honored as the July veteran of the month at the Kosciusko County commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 11. Born Aug. 8, 1931 in Cowen, Indiana to Lossie and Mae, he was one of seven children. The family moved to Riverwood where his father began building wooden boats out of …read more.

LEESBURG — Monday, July 10, at the Leesburg town council meeting, issues with a property on Harrison Street were discussed. Leesburg Street Superintendent Craig Charlton informed council members that Crouse Body Shop, Warsaw, has been contacted regarding towing a car at that property. Council members discussed the trash situation at this property as well. “The …read more.

WARSAW — Tuesday, July 11, at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Rocky Goshert introduced the new Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Captain, Chris McKeand. McKeand was selected by Goshert as the second in command of the sheriff’s department as Chief Deputy, assigned to the rank of Captain. McKeand is a 1995 graduate of Ball State …read more.

WARSAW — During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, July 11, in Warsaw, Elkhart County Gravel was given approval to expand its operations. The gravel company wants to expand its operations into an adjacent 138-acre tract of ground on CR 200W at the intersection with CR 400N in …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority has released plans for the 2017 Summer Cooling Program through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, which began June 26 and concludes Aug. 25. As one of IHCDA’s key community service programs, LIHEAP’s primary program focus is to help keep Hoosiers warm in the winter. The …read more.

WARSAW — Around 1:05 p.m. today, July 11, an accident occurred on US 30, near Meijer in Warsaw. The accident was a rear-end collision at the traffic light between a red SUV and a black truck. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Warsaw Police and Lutheran EMS responded to the accident. There were injuries reported but it is unclear …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce learned from Terry Frederick, The Watershed Foundation and Dixie Day co-chairman, the final Dixie Day Festival & Artisan Fair meeting will be held noon Wednesday, July 26, in the township building. All committee chairmen and interested parties are urged to attend. Dixie Day Festival plans are …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council started its monthly public meeting Monday evening, July 10, with a swearing in ceremony for two new police officers. Charles Bird III will begin working as a reserve officer and Brandon Shipp will begin his academy training and is expected to be working full time in the fall. “That’s the …read more.

By Tami Silverman President and CEO of the Indiana Youth Institute KOSCIUSKO — While this summer’s road construction is a visual reminder that Indiana adopted a landmark road funding bill in the recent legislative session, it’s also worth noting that state lawmakers passed a host of new bills that pave the way for stronger and …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday, July 10, welcomed new board member Sylvia Gargett to its ranks. Gargett, sitting in on her first official meeting, replaced Kim Cates, who resigned her position on the board to join the Kosciusko County Council. Gargett has served on several boards, including the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board, Rotary …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Board Monday, July 10, welcomed Corky Wong to fill its long vacant fifth seat. Wong served on the territory’s fire department for almost 30 years and was an officer on the Syracuse Police Department for six years. He met with board members during an interview process and his tenure was also approved …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Plan Commission discussed revising the sexually oriented business ordinance during the meeting held last night, July 10. The current ordinance is several years old and City Planner Jeremy Skinner has wanted to revise it for some time. Skinner was quick to advise that Warsaw currently has no sexually oriented businesses and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert has announced the promotion and movement of two officers within the sheriff’s department. Kevin Gelbaugh has been promoted to the position of Detective Sergeant by Goshert.  Gelbaugh began his law enforcement career with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department as a confinement officer at the Work Release Center in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kosciusko, Elkhart, Whitley, Fulton and Marshall counties until 10 a.m. today, July 10. At 9:20 a.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Lakeville to near Mentone to near Rochester, moving east at 50 mph. The storm …read more.

Abby Phinney                                                                                                            …read more.

WARSAW — Each year the Kosciusko County Community Fair gathers entertaining free acts for its midway, which perform the whole week of the fair, July 10-15. This year’s acts are Wild World of Animals and Danny Conner’s Reptile Show. The Wild World of Animals will feature performances from a wildlife company located in Southwestern Pennsylvania. …read more.

WARSAW — Randy Shepherd, fair board president, is in his second year in leadership and is excited for the changes at this year’s 101st annual Kosciusko County Community Fair. Shepherd, who joined the fair board in 2006, said the new changes are a reflection of what the community wanted. A larger track was renovated in …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw will come to life Sunday, July 9, as people cluster up on the sidewalks to catch a glimpse of the annual Kosciusko County Community Fair Parade as it weaves its way through town. Despite what the weather might be like, the parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Boggs Industrial Park …read more.

  WARSAW — Hunter Magiera, Syracuse, and Lacey Helfers, Leesburg, were crowned the 2017 Kosciusko County 4-H King and Queen at the County 4-H Public Fashion Revue and Achievement Awards Night Thursday, July 6. Valerie Messmore, Pierceton, was crowned 2017 Kosciusko County 4-H Princess. Magiera is the son of Brent Sabin and Renee Tom. He …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — If residents or business owners are in need of sandbags due to the heavy rains today, sand and bags are available at the Kosciusko County Highway building located at 2936 E Old Road 30, Warsaw.   Bring your own shovel and manpower. There is no charge.

WARSAW — Fort Wayne native Courtney Tritch announced her candidacy for Indiana’s Third Congressional District at Foster Park, Fort Wayne, Thursday, July 6. Running on the Democrat ticket, she hopes to garner enough votes in the May 2018 primary to challenge incumbent Rep. Jim Banks. Tritch had initially planned to speak on the steps of …read more.

Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer, left, swears in firefighters Quinten Stamper and Joel Shilling. WARSAW — Two Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighters recently completed their probationary training. Quinten Stamper and Joel Shilling were officially sworn in during the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting held today, July 7. “It’s always a privilege to welcome new firefighters …read more.

WARSAW — The annual Kosciusko County 4-H Public Fashion Revue and Awards Night offered the opportunity to showcase, support and promote the local 4-H program and members. Ten-year 4-H members each chose the 4-H volunteer who has been most influential to them during their 4-H careers. Those volunteers were called up on stage to be …read more.

[weaver_youtube aywxNDZMOag rel=0]   LEESBURG — A summer celebration was hosted by The Watershed Foundation Thursday evening, July 6, recognizing accomplishments over the past years and future projects. Guests gathered at the Tippy Creek Winery, CR 200E, Leesburg, for wine tasting, music, food and a common interest — preservation of the Tippecanoe Watershed. Lyn Crighton, executive …read more.

  WARSAW — At the Oakwood Cemetery board meeting Thursday, July 6, Sexton Hal Heagy provided copies of the 2018 proposed budget report. Items listed on the budget report include salaries, employee benefits, office supplies, insurance, utility services, rentals and repair and maintenance of equipment. The proposed budget for 2018, which has an increase of only …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties until 10 a.m. today, July 7. At 9:11 a.m. a severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Milford to 6 miles southeast of Nappanee to Mentone, moving southeast at 35 mph. …read more.

WARSAW — Permission was sought to apply for three grants in order to receive heavy rescue extrication equipment at the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory meeting held on Wednesday, July 5. The heavy rescue extrication equipment will be used to as supplemental lifting equipment when larger vehicles are involved in accidents. Fire Chief Michael Wilson explained …read more.

WARSAW — Nextremity Solutions, Inc., a musculoskeletal product development company located in “The Orthopedic Capital of the World” Warsaw, has announced a business alliance with Ignite Orthopedics, LLC. The two medical device companies will be leveraging space, resources and capital. Ignite Orthopedics, an emerging start-up that shares the same exclusive focus on surgeon specialists, plans …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s need for workers received national attention in a recent Washington Post article. But what many may not realize is volunteer organizations are also in need of help, particularly drivers. Programs such as Kosciusko Community Senior Services Meals on Wheels not only provide a nutritious hot meal to around 100 seniors per …read more.

WARSAW — During a brief meeting lasting less than half an hour Wednesday, July 5, in Warsaw, the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat petition for Rodney Delong. Delong is platting a two-lot agricultural subdivision on his property along CR 650E at the intersection with CR 400S in Washington Township. There were …read more.

WARSAW — Every animal shelter faces challenges, such as funding shortages, staff turnover, community conflicts and limited space. The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is no exception. The average length of stay for most of the directors that were hired at AWL was one to two years. That changed when Darla McCammon was made …read more.