Category: News Archive 2017
WINONA LAKE — Grace Village Retirement Community is pleased to announce it has received a $20,000 legacy donation from the Lila Mae Sheely Estate. These funds will support the new fitness center that will provide a variety of fitness options for its residents, employees and seniors in the community. Lila Mae Sheely will be remembered …read more.
WARSAW — The majority of the Redevelopment Commission meeting held on Monday, July 3, was spent approving proposed budgets for 2017 and 2018. City Planner Jeremy Skinner was present to explain the budgets. The first budget reviewed was for the Northern TIF District. The current balance stands at $6,038,691 and is expected to fall to …read more.
SYRACUSE — Indiana Conservation Officers arrested 18 minors for illegal possession and consumption of alcohol on the Lake Wawasee Sandbar yesterday, July 2, evening. Officers received a complaint of a large party on the sandbar with several teenage persons consuming alcohol. ICOs Maher and Whitehead responded and observed several violations on five boats tied together. …read more.
KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that chip seal preservation is scheduled to begin. Work is scheduled for various roadways in several counties. INDOT maintenance crews are expected to begin on or after Wednesday, July 5, weather permitting. Roadways to be chip sealed are as follows: SR 124, between the Wabash/Miami County line …read more.
WARSAW In observance of Independence Day, the City of Warsaw offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4. Tuesday’s trash route will be picked up Wednesday, July 5. All other routes will remain the same. WINONA LAKE Town of Winona Lake offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the holiday. Trash pickup …read more.
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WINONA LAKE — The theme for the 2017 Winona Lake Fourth of July parade was The Wizard of Oz. The holiday weekend was celebrated with several events Saturday, July 1. The Cutie Contest was held in the afternoon at the Senior Center where the 2017 Prince and Princess Winona and King and Queen Winona were crowned. …read more.
WINONA LAKE — Prince and Princess Winona and King and Queen Winona have been crowned at the 2017 Cutie Contest. The prince and princess are ages 3-4, and the king and queen are 5-6. The contest took place Saturday, July 1, at the Senior Center in Winona Lake. 2017 Miss Teen Kosciusko County Fair Queen Kyla Kohler, …read more.
WINONA LAKE — Regular Bible reading is a crucial part of the Christian life. And while every page of the Bible is God’s Word, some passages can seem irrelevant or feel disconnected from today’s world. Many everyday Christians read the Bible but struggle to apply it to their daily lives. The words on the pages …read more.
UPDATE: The SIlver Alert was cancelled as of 9:19 a.m. ELKHART — The Elkhart Police Department is investigating the disappearance of an adult from Elkhart. Robert Swidzinski is a 60 year old white male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 161 pounds, with grayish brown hair and brown eyes. Swidzinski was last seen today, Friday, June …read more.
SYRACUSE — Sylvia Gargett, Syracuse, was officially elected to the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board tonight, Thursday, June 29. The brief Republican Caucus was held in the Syracuse Town Hall with five of the six precinct committeemen present. Mike Ragan, county Republican chairman, presided over the brief caucus. Also present were members of the township …read more.
WARSAW — A Warsaw man was killed Tuesday, June 27, after a single-vehicle crash in rural Ness County, Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Justin D. Leighty, 41, was killed when his 2001 International truck overturned on CR C, south of Beeler, Kansas. According to KSN TV, for an unknown reason, Leighty’s vehicle left …read more.
INDIANA — The Independence Day holiday weekend is expected to be one of the busiest on Indiana highways and interstates ever. The Indiana Department of Transportation reminds Hoosiers to travel safely and plan for more driving time during this very busy weekend. Northern Indiana Sections of I-94 in LaPorte County are reduced to two lanes …read more.
KOSCIUSKO — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams is currently researching the cause of fish kills which have been reported on several Kosciusko County lakes including Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Lake and Winona Lake. Most of the fish notably affected have been white bass, an invasive fish not native to northern Indiana lakes. Fish kills …read more.
INDIANA — This Fourth of July, as we celebrate our country’s birthday, thousands of Hoosier families will take to their cars, driving to barbecues, picnics, lakes and pool parties. As you plan your drive home from summer festivities, Indiana State Police reminds drivers that one drink can be too many and that Buzzed Driving is …read more.
WARSAW — Richard Vesley Wilson, 31, of Warsaw, died on Tuesday, June 27, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne after a kayak accident. On June 25 Wilson attempted to cross over the Collamer Low Head Dam in Whitley County with a kayak on the Eel River. Witnesses observed Wilson fall out of the kayak …read more.
WINONA LAKE — The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams is responding to false reports of a bull head shark found in Lake Tippecanoe. A story released Wednesday, June 28, via satirical news site “Breakingnews365.net” claimed that Indiana Fish and Wildlife representatives responded to a call at Patona Bay concerning an angler catching a shark …read more.
SYRACUSE — Sylvia Gargett, Syracuse, is the lone candidate for the open seat on the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board. A Republican caucus of Turkey Creek Township Precinct Committeemen, to appoint Gargett to the board, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, in the Syracuse Town Hall. The vacancy was created after former …read more.
WARSAW — Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw and Columbia City on Thursday, July 6, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. WARSAW Date: Thursday, July 6 Time: 9:30 a.m. – noon Location: Warsaw City Hall, 102 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw COLUMBIA CITY Date: Thursday, …read more.
SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation’s “wish list” of construction projects and renovations is occurring, in part, this summer, but other items won’t be finished until the fall or will wait until next summer. One of the big projects being done and already underway is removing the grass field of Warrior Field at Wawasee High …read more.
WARSAW — Tuesday, June 27, at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting, the commissioners honored Eagle Scout Joseph Sunday, Leesburg, who was in attendance with his grandparents. Sunday, who is a member of Troop 726, chartered by the North Webster United Methodist Church, completed his Board of Review on May 4. Sunday is the son of Joe and …read more.
WARSAW — It can be a hard road when your family member or loved one is struggling with addiction, but there are resources available to help aid in the healing process. The local support group Family Support for the Addiction Crisis at Home is one resource available, catering to friends and families whose loved ones …read more.
MILFORD — Milford Town Council held a special meeting Monday, June 26, to devise a formula for assessing costs to the town incurred in the foreclosure of properties. Though the formula will apply to all future foreclosures, the meeting was deemed necessary to expedite proceedings on five Milford properties owned by Ron Davidhizar, who has …read more.
WARSAW — Monday, June 26, at the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals meeting, board members discussed a request for a use variance to permit retail sales in an R-1 zoning district. The request was submitted by Jennifer Cullins, who stated she would like to refurbish antique furniture and sell it on her property, located at …read more.
KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert has a new addition to the sheriff’s department’s roster. Deputy Sheriff Craig Summers recently replaced a vacancy within the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Sheriff Summers began his law enforcement career in 2006 as a reserve officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. Summers is a 2002 graduate …read more.
KOSCIUSKO — At the most recent meeting of the Gradway Board of Directors, the board unanimously voted Dr. John Teevan as the new Gradway Board President, effective July 1. Teevan has served on the Gradway Board of Directors for seven years and will fill the shoes of Ot Schroeder, who founded the organization and has …read more.
WARSAW — A Warsaw man has been arrested for resisting law enforcement. Anthony James Geib, 720 East Center St., Warsaw, was arrested June 16 and charged with one count of resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, an officer with Warsaw Police Department responded to a suspicious subject …read more.
NORTH WEBSTER — Like Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz,” there’s no place like home for muskies in Lake Webster. DNR biologists say muskies, a large predatory fish, show some affinity to general areas at the 774-acre lake. Their assessment is based on recapture locations of tagged muskies caught each spring during egg-taking operations. “We’ve …read more.
NORTH WEBSTER — “I feel awesome. I feel great returning to the pageant since last year, my family had a little bit of a health issue and knowing that every body’s healthy in my family this year really made this whole experience really enjoyable and the group of girls this year were outstanding. I just …read more.
http://www.inkfreenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Lilly-Center-Fundraiser.mp3 SYRACUSE — Members of the Syracuse Lake Association, Wawasee Property Owners Association, Wawasee Conservancy Association and the Lilly Center For Lakes & Streams came together yesterday, Saturday June 24, to discuss the healthy of two major lakes in Kosciusko County. Michael and Rebecca Kubaki opened their home to host a fundraising event for …read more.
About two dozen wooden boats bobbed with the waves at the Oakwood Resort piers and another 10 or so were proudly displayed on resort grounds during the Saturday, June 24, Lake Wawasee “classic boat gathering.” “It’s really more like a rally than a boat show,” said Jeanne Knecht, who with her husband, Luke, helped enlist …read more.
WINONA LAKE — Traffic delays, restrictions and road closures should be expected for some areas of Winona Lake due to the Optimist Triathlon from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 24. Pierceton Road/Packerton Road will be closed to all traffic. Drivers can travel Packerton Road to CR 225S West to Country Club Road. Pierceton Road/CR …read more.
KOSCIUSKO — A flood advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service of Northern Indiana until 12:15 p.m. today, June 23. The advisory covers Southeastern Kosciusko, Southeastern Fulton, Northern Allen and Whitley counties. At 8:05 a.m., doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to a thunderstorm. This will cause minor flooding in the advisory areas through …read more.
The weather was picture perfect for the storybook characters who marched in this year’s Cutie Parade Wednesday, June 21 in downtown North Webster. The parade, which served as the midweek kick-off of the 72nd Mermaid Festival, featured 81 entrants depicting fairy tale and storybook characters who participated in three categories: walking, hand-drawn and motorized units. …read more.
[weaver_youtube IKgSraoyHHI rel=0] WARSAW — “I don’t take great joy in this because this came at a heavy price for a lot of people and it’s done a lot of damage to several families and this community. That is a hurt to me,” stated the new Kosciusko County Sheriff William “Rocky” Goshert. “I won, …read more.
NORTH WEBSTER — The end is in sight for the town on the state mandated sewer and waste treatment plant project the North Webster Town Council heard at its Tuesday, June 20, meeting at the North Webster Community Center. Triad and Associates Engineering representative Jeremy Sponseller presented the final two bills from Crosby Construction, Fort …read more.
WARSAW — Warsaw resident Israel Garza has been volunteering at Fellowship Missions, Warsaw, since 2011. According to Garza, a friend of his was a volunteer there and had posted on Facebook that they needed more volunteers. Garza said, “I saw the post and I had extra time on my hands, so I joined her one evening …read more.
WARSAW — After five rounds of voting, William “Rocky” Goshert, who has been interim sheriff since May 23, was elected Kosciusko County Sheriff tonight at a caucus of Republican Precinct Committeemen. There were 65 of the 69 county precinct committeemen, five of whom were proxies, casting their votes. Goshert will now fill out the remaining …read more.
WINONA LAKE — The Town of Winona Lake is committed to an on-going effort to be stewards of the environment. The elimination of plastic yard waste bags from the environment is a positive step forward. Beginning on July 1, the Winona Lake Street Department will no longer pick up curbside plastic waste bags. Resident of …read more.
WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club was chartered on June 1, 1919. The club in cooperation with the City of Warsaw has decided to develop “Rotary Park” to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2019. Rotary Park will be located at the intersection of West Center and Market streets, at the entrance of Boggs Edition, in …read more.
CLAYPOOL — At approximately 1:20 p.m. today, June 21, a possible commercial fire was reported at Louis Dreyfus in Claypool. The initial caller reported that the fire was in the outer scale area and that flames were showing. Claypool Fire, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Winona Lake Fire responded to the call. Upon arrival, it was …read more.
WINONA LAKE — Residents attending the Winona Lake Town Council last evening, June 20, had several grievances to make known to the council. Town Coordinator Craig Allebach stated a clarification had been made in reference to the trailer ordinance. He explained the amendment would make it clear that both unattached trailers and attached trailers would …read more.
WARSAW — On June 19, the City of Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety approved the hiring of Daniel J. Rosenberg as Probationary Patrol Officer. Rosenberg received his undergraduate degree at the University of South Florida and his masters degree from Grace College & Seminary. He is currently employed by Grace College and will …read more.
WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks and Recreation board meeting Tuesday, June 20, proposed 2018 budgets were discussed, including budgets 204, 211 and 403. Parks and Recreation Superintendent Larry Plummer said the proposed 2018 Budget 204 is a 2 percent increase over the 2017 proposed budget and informed board members that much of the increase …read more.
KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Chief Deputy Sheriff Rocky Goshert has announced the promotions of two sheriff’s department deputies. Travis Shively and James Smith were recently promoted to the position of Sergeant and Corporal, respectively. Sergeant Shively is currently assigned to the night shift of the road division. Shively is also the department’s canine handler, defensive …read more.
WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School is in the preliminary stages of constructing a student activities center and completing structural improvements. During the Warsaw School Board meeting held Monday, June 19, chief financial officer Brandon Penrod advised the board that the Warsaw Community Schools Facility Committee recommended the board authorize the notice for a hearing …read more.
SYRACUSE — The proposed Syracuse-Webster Road trail was discussed at the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting Monday, June 19. Megan McClellan, executive director, and Ben Plikerd, owner of Brook Pointe Inn, talked to the Kosciusko County Highway Department about permitting for the trail along the west side of the road. The county wants the plans to …read more.
SILVER LAKE — Madelynne Hunter, a senior at Avon High School near Indianapolis, is one of the eight lineal descendants of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence who will ceremoniously ring the Liberty Bell on July 4. The annual event in Philadelphia is held at 2 p.m. at the same hour the bell was …read more.
WARSAW — During the Warsaw Common Council meeting held last night, June 19, it was revealed that a total of $100,000 needed to be transferred within the Stormwater budget to account for higher costs associated with the Eisenhower Basin project. Brian Davison, Warsaw Utilities Manager, was present at the meeting to explain the unexpected costs. …read more.
WARSAW ─ Ivy Tech Community College and Lake City Bank recently signed an agreement to offer employees at the Warsaw-based bank an opportunity to earn college credit through the college’s Achieve Your Degree program. Achieve Your Degree is a statewide collaboration between Ivy Tech campuses and its community businesses and organizations that offers free or …read more.
PLYMOUTH — Otis R. Bowen Center’s Shady Rest Home in Plymouth will be closing their doors in the very near future. The Otis R. Bowen Center, a non-profit mental health care services provider, is headquartered in Warsaw and serves residents in Kosciusko County as well as Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Lagrange, Marshall, Noble, Steuben, Wabash and …read more.
WARSAW — Argos Community Schools has confirmed that Ashley Demont, 17, Argos, has died from injuries sustained in today’s multi-vehicle accident on US 30 in Warsaw. Also dead is Kirsten Ganshorn, 17, Walkerton. Kosciusko County Fatal Team reconstructionist has preliminarily determined that a 2004 Mitsubishi, driven by Ganshorn, was eastbound on U.S. 30, passing a 2011 Ford …read more.
KOSCIUSKO — Aerial treatments to disrupt the mating process of gypsy moth are scheduled for sites in Fulton, Kosciusko, Porter and Wabash counties this week. Planes will treat sites in Indiana after treatments in Ohio are completed. The treatment date depends on the weather and completion of treatments in Ohio. Current scheduling indicates treatment may …read more.
WARSAW — During the City of Warsaw Department of Code Enforcement hearing held Monday, June 19, issues with two properties discussed during previous hearings were revisited. Fabiola Duran’s property at 519 N. Park Avenue was on the docket again this month. Duran’s home has been on the hearing docket since February. Duran had purchased the …read more.
SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show was held on Saturday, June 17, with many people taking home an award. The following were awarded: Best of Show – Jeff & Missy Smith, Rochester, 1937 Ford Swindow Coupe The following 3 trophies were chosen by the organization listed: Lions Club Trophy – Sue …read more.
1st Sgt. Chad D. Hill Public Information Officer WARSAW — A four vehicle crash along U.S. 30 in Kosciusko County has left three people injured, two critical, and one dead. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputies and emergency personnel responded this morning to a vehicular crash on U.S. 30, just west of County Road 450 East, …read more.
Aaron Hooks, standing, of Bethany Fellowship Church, Warsaw, was present to request a street closing. WARSAW — Some planned business had to be delayed during this morning’s Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting due to a serious accident on US 30. Two Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory firefighters, Quinten Stamper and Joel Shilling, were scheduled …read more.
WARSAW — At approximately 9:30 a.m. this morning, June 19, emergency responders were dispatched to a multi-vehicle accident on East US 30, near The Car Company in Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Warsaw Police Department, Warsaw-Wayne Fire and Lutheran EMS responded to the accident. Multiple injuries were reported and some victims were ejected from their …read more.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The deadline for filing a candidacy for Sheriff of Kosciusko County was at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 18. According to Mike Ragan, Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman, no additional candidates have filed and the slate is set. There are six candidates. The caucus will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June …read more.
WHITLEY COUNTY — Following a notable increase in the number of emergency transports over a period of several months, Parkview Health has added a fourth ambulance to its fleet in Whitley County. Parkview now has ambulances based in Columbia City, Churubusco, South Whitley and – most recently – Thorncreek Township in north central Whitley County. …read more.
WARSAW — It’s been seven years since a Warsaw resident died after her apartment building was set on fire June 15, 2010. According to police, a moped was set on fire outside of Joan Bernstein Wolferman’s apartment complex, located between Parker Street and US 30. The fire began at approximately 3:30 a.m and spread to the …read more.
SYRACUSE — Two variances and an exception were discussed at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, June 15. Wawasee Plaza LLC’s petition for a variance was discussed at length. The variance is to allow the change and alteration to previously granted variances by allowing three additional units totaling 18 units …read more.
WARSAW — A five-year-old girl was airlifted for injuries last night, June 15, after being hit by a vehicle. At approximately 8:31 p.m., Warsaw Police, Warsaw Fire and Lutheran EMS responded to the accident at the intersection of North Columbia and West Pike streets, Warsaw. Sydney Roy, 66, Warsaw, was driving north on Columbia Street. …read more.
SYRACUSE — A caucus of Republican Precinct Committeemen of Turkey Creek Township has been set for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, in the Syracuse Town Hall, 310 N. Huntington St. The caucus will elect a replacement to the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board following the resignation of Kimberly Cates. Cates resigned from her position on …read more.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A recent rash of fish kills in several Kosciusko County lakes has residents and anglers looking for possible causes. In most cases, DNR biologists say the causes are unknown, but the fish kills will not affect the overall health of fish populations or the quality of fishing. Dead common carp were reported …read more.
INDIANAPOLIS — Three Kosciusko County lakes are experiencing a reduction in invasive Eurasian watermilfoil this spring. Center, Big Chapman and Webster lakes have had recurring problems with Eurasian watermilfoil in past years. EWM is present in most Indiana lakes. It often grows so densely it creates a nuisance for boating and fishing. It also can …read more.
INDIANA – Kosciusko County Council Member Sue Ann Mitchell was elected district vice president of the Association of Indiana Counties’ Northeast District during the annual meeting in Whitley County last month. “I am pleased to serve as the Northeast District Vice President of the Association of Indiana Counties,” Mitchell said. “I have been a cheerleader …read more.
KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for west central Kosciusko County and eastern Marshall County until 7 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located near Argos, or 7 miles southeast of Plymouth, moving northeast at 20 mph. Expected hazards include 60 mph wind gusts …read more.
KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has declared a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, June 14. The watch includes Kosciusko, Elkhart, Fulton, Wabash and Marshall counties. The National Weather Service offers the following tips: Have a reliable way to receive news of severe weather. Have a plan in place. …read more.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County residents interested in natural resource protection, conservation, agriculture and land use planning issues are invited to take part in a conservation through community leadership workshop visioning session. This Purdue Extension program empowers participants to work together to set priorities and develop community action plans. “This training provides the tools to …read more.
SYRACUSE — Other agenda items considered during the Wawasee school board meeting Tuesday, June 13, are as follows: • Not all of them were present, but DECA members of Wawasee High School who competed in the national DECA competition in Anaheim, Calif., in late April were recognized. They include Mason Gray, Jared Krugman, Nathan Perek, …read more.
SYRACUSE — Staff of the Milford Public Library were excited to hear students in the Wawasee Community School Corporation would be keeping their 1:1 devices during the summer months. Students will be able to use their devices to download electronic books and other items through the OverDrive digital service offered by the library. During the …read more.
LEESBURG — At approximately 4:08 p.m. yesterday, June 13, the Indiana State Police investigated a fatal crash at 4830 N. SR 15. Senior Trooper McNamara was traveling south on State Road 15 following two vehicles that were slowing for traffic in a construction zone. McNamara witnessed a 2015 Chevrolet Impala attempt to turn into a …read more.
LEESBURG — At the Leesburg town council meeting Monday, June 12, a decision was made to purchase a BC700XL wood/brush chipper from Vermeer Midwest, Fort Wayne, at the quoted price of $15,795. Council members discussed the safety features of the chipper and the safest methods for operation. A motion was made and approved to have …read more.
WINONA LAKE —Last week, a photo of Grace employees was posted on Facebook that upset many users. The photo depicts five people posing for an album cover with the acronym for “Not Grace Appropriate.” After some social media backlash, several of the employees in the photograph were fired. Now, some alumni are upset over content …read more.
WARSAW — TruHorizons plans to sell a roughly 40-acre parcel of land off its property in Van Buren Township. During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, June 13, in Warsaw, the BZA considered and approved a petition that would create a new property line. Matt Sandy, assistant planning …read more.
WARSAW — Tuesday, June 13, representatives from various nonprofit organizations gave budget presentations at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. Nonprofit organizations represented at the meeting included Kosciusko Historical Society, 4-H Council, Cardinal Center, Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, Beaman Home, Council on Aging, Animal Welfare League, Otis R. Bowen Center and St. Joe River Basin Commission. …read more.
NORTH WEBSTER – Discussion of North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month led off new business at the monthly meeting Monday, June 12, at the Tippecanoe Township Building. President Sue Ward, Sue’s Creations, explained, “A business or organization of the month is chosen to be honored by the chamber’s board. Nominations can …read more.
WARSAW — The Warsaw Plan Commission meeting held last night, June 12, lasted less than 10 minutes. The only item to discuss was the preliminary plat of Phase II of the Warsaw Technology Plat. CIty Planner Jeremy Skinner presented the plat. He explained that the important part of the preliminary plot is laying out the lots and …read more.
MILFORD — Milford Town Council opened its monthly public meeting Monday, June 12, with continued discussion of how to proceed in the matter of unpaid fines on five properties owned by Ron Davidhizar. At the council’s May meeting, Jay Rigdon, town attorney, said the next step was to assess the costs and numbers and turn …read more.
Turkey Creek Fire Board Monday, June 12, approved a $286,080 bid to purchase a 2018 tanker with a vacuum pump. The tanker will replace the 1999 tanker currently in use by the fire department. Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported he received two bids by the June 9 deadline. The lower of the two bids, at …read more.
Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday, June 12, elected John Heckaman to replace Kimberly Cates as fire board chairman. Cates was compelled by operation of law to resign Thursday, June 8, when she was sworn in to replace county council member Bob Sanders, who passed away in May. Her membership on the advisory board was …read more.
WARSAW — Every Monday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. during the month of June, Warsaw Community Public Library will be offering Stories in the Park at Central Park, Warsaw. This will include stories, songs and rhymes with special guest readers. No registration or library card is required in order to attend this free program, which …read more.
WINONA LAKE — Grace College invites interested high school students and their parents to campus for Preview Day at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 23. This special event is designed to give families a first-hand look at the opportunities available at Grace College, located in the historic lakeside town of Winona Lake. At Preview Day, prospective students …read more.
NORTH WEBSTER — A weekend of rain couldn’t dampen the success of the first Motorboats & Merlot 5K and Boat Show benefiting The Watershed Foundation. The event, hosted at Tippy Creek Winery, was a fundraiser set up by the winery and ProWake Watersports to benefit local lakes and streams. The Friday before the boat show …read more.
LEESBURG — The 2017 Safe Boating class, sponsored by the Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners, will be held at the Patona Bay Showroom located at T33 Lane, Leesburg. This year’s instructor is Conservation Officer Nathan Hooley. All materials for the class are provided. To be certified, all three classes must be attended. Refreshments will be available …read more.
WINONA LAKE — A complaint requesting damages and a jury trial has been filed against Grace Village Health Care Facility, Winona Lake, claiming negligence and wrongful death after an elderly female patient died last year after falling 15 times while at the facility. The complaint was filed May 16 with the Indiana Department of Insurance …read more.
MILFORD — The 93rd Annual Milford Alumni Banquet, hosted the evening of June 10, gave all those who attended a glimpse into a time where they were all high school seniors. For some, that was more than 70 years ago. For others, that was 40, 50 or 60 years ago, but no matter how much …read more.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kelly Prater, known by a number of people in the community as KP, is the sixth person to file his candidacy for the nomination as sheriff during the Republican Caucus on Wednesday, June 12. Prater was born and raised in Kosciusko County and graduated from Warsaw High School. He has been married …read more.
Several members of the community came together to help with this project. From left: Bob Cockburn, Doug Ruch, Dan Cochran, Dan Brown, Ron Baumgartner, Jim Newswanger, Holly Swoverland, Dana Krull, Becky Alles, Joellen Free (photo by Samantha Oyler). MILFORD — Members of the community came out to Waubee Lake Park today, Saturday, June 10, to …read more.
A new leadership team will lead the local Altrusa Club into the organization’s second century. The new officers were installed at the club’s installation banquet June 1 as its new fiscal year began. The year is beginning strong with the initiation of four new members: Julie Hall, Mary Garrett, Carol Vierling and Jacki Decker. Club …read more.
WARSAW — At a lengthy Kosciusko Redevelopment quarterly meeting Thursday, June 8, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson spoke to council members about area workforce. Addressing the shortage of skilled labor in Indiana, Robertson stated, “You can train people, retain people or recruit people. The last two are the quickest ways to get workers, …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 September 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 will be available on the foundation’s website at …read more.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Louis W. (Bill) Brown, Pierceton, has announced he has filed to seek the nomination for Kosciusko County Sheriff June 21. “With the recent events that have occurred with the sheriff’s department it is time to bring in new proven leadership, integrity and professionalism to the department and begin moving forward. I believe …read more.
KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Council welcomed new council member Kim Cates at a meeting held Thursday, June 8. Cates was chosen at a caucus held Wednesday, June 7, to complete the term of recently deceased council member Bob Sanders. Republican County Chairman Mike Ragan spoke at the beginning of the meeting noting Cates’ win …read more.
Kip Shuter Captain, Public Information Officer WARSAW — This morning, June 9, at approximately 9:03 a.m., a man walked into the main branch of Lake City Bank, 202 E. Center St., in Warsaw, and yelled “Give me all your f–king money.” The man had a red bandana covering his hand which bank employees feared was covering …read more.
WARSAW — An attempted armed robbery occurred at Lake City Bank, 202 E. Center Street, Warsaw, around 9 a.m. this morning. The initial dispatch call advised that there was a shirtless male inside the bank screaming. Reportedly, he was seen waving his shirt around his head. Officers with the Warsaw Police Department were able to …read more.