KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties until 9:30 p.m. tonight, May 2. At 8:50 p.m. severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Nappanee to near Warsaw, moving east at 35 mph. The storm has potential to produce …read more.

WARSAW — Don’t let the government solve the problem, but instead work it out among yourselves was the message given during the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday afternoon, May 2, in Warsaw. More specifically, a petition was submitted by Randy Plew and Rich and Marsha Presser to have a …read more.

MILFORD — Indiana Department of Transportation will be closing SR 15, between CR 1000N and CR 900N, approximately two miles south of Milford beginning Monday, May 7, weather permitting. The closure is scheduled to take place at the Middleton Memorial Drain, between CR 900N and CR 1000N. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  Micah Bradley earned first prize at the sixth-annual Grace College Business Plan Competition on April 25. A junior from Mentone, Bradley took home $13,000 for his business Barnwood Masters which salvages wood from antique barns and other structures and turns it into quality home and business furniture. The business was created by …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — With the month of May comes warmer weather across Indiana. INDOT reminds motorists that although these conditions invite motorists to roll down vehicle windows, it is against the law to litter by throwing trash out of vehicles. INDOT has several beautification initiatives to help keep Indiana clean. During INDOT’s annual Trash Bash! on …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The town of Winona Lake is looking into getting out in front of a new money-making trend that has participants flying in under the commercial tax radar. Airbnb, an online marketplace that facilitates the renting of private residences for vacation stays, has been a subject of debate at the Indiana Statehouse. According …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The town of Winona Lake is taking steps to prevent lots with water access from being cut to ribbons. In a process called funneling, the Winona Lake Plan Commission heard Tuesday night, May 1, that land owners had cleverly sold off tiny strips of land for water access, which in turn transformed …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has announced a new program starting at the Kosciusko County Jail. A program being coordinated by A Bridge to Hope was presented to the Kosciusko County Jail staff on Tuesday, May 1, for a trial deployment in the jail in mid-May. The program Smart Recovery would be presented …read more.

WARSAW — Fire Chief Michael Wilson announced that the department is purchasing an off-road emergency response unit during the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory meeting held yesterday, May 1. The Polaris Ranger XP 900 Crew will be used by the department in a variety of ways. The unit will be able to respond to off-road medical calls …read more.

WARSAW — Jerome Keener, Pierceton, was honored as veteran of the month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, May 1.  Keener was born March 22, 1949, in the McDonald Hospital in Warsaw. He has lived in Pierceton his entire life. Keener has one sister and three brothers.  He graduated from Pierceton High School …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Commissioners approved a professional service agreement between Kosciusko Commissioners and Cardno, Walkerton, at their meeting held Tuesday, May 1.  County Highway Superintendent Scott Tilden submitted the agreement, explaining that it pertains to wetland mitigation for the Kosciusko County bridge 18 project, on CR 300N over the Tippecanoe River, and has a fixed …read more.

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers. KOSCIUSKO — An Etna Green woman was arrested after neglecting to report child abuse. Fayette Robinette, 58, 9462 N. SR 19, Lot 24, Etna Green, is being charged with neglect of a dependent, a level 3 felony. According to the affidavit …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Parkview Health has been named one of America’s Best Employers in 2018 by Forbes Magazine. The America’s Best Employers list ranks the top 500 employers across 25 industries. Parkview Health was ranked No. 93 overall and No. 14 in the healthcare and social services industry, which is capped at 25 organizations. To …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Seminary’s annual commencement ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 12, in the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Commencement will honor 546 graduates earning associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees. Each year, Grace’s residential graduates select a faculty member to deliver the commencement …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is very pleased to receive the donation of a new patrol boat for the department lake patrol program from the Wawasee Property Owners Association and with the assistance of Griffith Wawasee Marina in Syracuse. Thanks go to both of these fine organizations for their generous, community-minded donation. This …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Grant recipients for the 2018 Kids Market Spring Consignment Sale, held in March at the Grace College Gordon Recreation Center, were awarded portions from proceeds last week in Kosciusko County. Total cash donations were $10,700, in addition to shopping vouchers and clothing donations given to local organizations and individuals. Recipients included Joe’s Kids, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a red flag warning, which warns of critical fire weather conditions, for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. The warning begins at noon and is expected to last until 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 1. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. This is due …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Career Center will host the following events in May. The Career Center is adjacent to the Goodwill retail store at 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw. All Career Center events are free and open to the public. Goodwill Industries International Week May 7 to 13   Many of the following events …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — This Thursday, May 3, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation is hosting a free community outreach seminar about flooding. Attendees will learn ways to reduce your premiums, speak one-on-one with a certified floodplain manager and ask questions and get answers right away. If your home was impacted by the flooding that occurred throughout Kosciusko …read more.

George Bolden WARSAW — A Michigan man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, April 30, on charges related to a 2015 incident that resulted in four people being arrested. On March 21, 2015, Warsaw police responded to a complaint regarding a strong smell of marijuana coming from a room at the Deluxe Inn.  According …read more.

LARWILL — The Whitko School Corporation has responded to reports that its school resources officer was accused of failing to report a sexual assault. “As has been reported, a former school resource officer who served Whitko schools was arrested for failure to report,” said the corporation in a press release today, April 30. “Whitko Community …read more.

SYRACUSE — Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of the Wawasee Community School Corporation, will become the president of the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents for the 2018-19 school year during an installation ceremony Friday, June 8, at the Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. Edington has been superintendent at Wawasee since January 2008 and has served as …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced in two separate cases Monday, April 30, in Kosciusko Circuit Court. In 43C01-1801-F6-000071, Miguel Raymond Castro, 24, 501 N. Harrison St., Warsaw, pleaded guilty to charges of count I possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; count II resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony; and count III driving …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Troopers Youth Services is seeking donations to help continue the Indiana State Police’s Youth Summer Camp Program. The summer camps have been a long tradition of the Indiana State Police; dating back to the first camp program in 1970. Youth attending the ISP Youth Summer Camp programs get a first-hand look …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was transported by Lutheran EMS to a nearby hospital after his motorcycle went off the roadway. Vance D. Brooke, 18, Warsaw, was operating a 2007 Honda Shadow when he went off the right side of the road as he was driving on a curve. Once Brooke was off the roadway, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Norfolk Southern has advised that the rail train left Fort Wayne this morning and they expect to begin unloading north of Claypool this morning. They are not expecting to make it to Warsaw today. However, they do expect some Warsaw crossings to be impacted tomorrow. Their signal department will also be working at …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County, a Christian-based ministry, helps families in our community by building homes. It takes approximately $75,000 for Habitat for Humanity to build one house in Kosciusko County. To qualify, a family must be a continuous resident of Kosciusko County for at least two years, have a need for adequate shelter …read more.

INDIANA — A Silver Alert issued Saturday, April 28, on Richard J. Lubelski has been cancelled as of Saturday, April 28, at 3:40 p.m. For more information on this cancellation, please contact the Mishawaka Police Department at (574) 258-1678.

SYRACUSE — The sun was shining for the third Tails and Trails event in Syracuse, today, April 28. The event was hosted by the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee to kick off the 2018 trail season. Megan McClellan, executive director, welcomed the participants to this year’s event. The route was a five-mile walk around Syracuse Lake on …read more.

[weaver_youtube iQTAibHcKt0 rel=0]   WARSAW — A packed house of Republicans gathered to hear U.S. Senator Todd Young highlight the past year in Washington D.C., and offer encouragement in the upcoming election year. His address included a few comments that had the group laughing in their seats. The annual Republican Lincoln Day Dinner was held …read more.

INDIANA— A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared, as the Mishawaka Police Department are investigating the disappearance of an adult male. Mishawaka is 142 miles north of Indianapolis. Richard J. Lubelski is an 84-year-old white male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 150 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen at noon …read more.

INDIANA — The Silver Alert issued Thursday, April 26, on MaryAnn Elizabeth Llewellyn, LaPorte, has been cancelled as of 7:55 p.m. Friday, April 27. For more information on this cancellation, please contact the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department at (219) 326-7700.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation will hold its spring choir concert at 7 p.m. Monday, April 30, in the high school commons. Choirs in grades 6 through 12 will perform. The public is invited and there is no cost to attend.

KOSCIUSKO — Yatish Joshi, Democatic candidate for the 2nd District of the U.S. House of Representatives, is visiting all 10 counties in Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District leading up to the primary election on May 8. He will be visiting five locations within Kosciusko County on Monday, April 30. Through his “Whistle Stop Tour,” he aims …read more.

WARSAW — One of Warsaw’s own who left an indelible mark on the racing world will be forever immortalized thanks to a marker presented to the town during a ceremony Friday, April 27. Tony Elliott, a 1980 graduate of Warsaw High School, was the winner of 26 national sprint car races, which included two USAC …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after threatening a male and pointing a handgun at him. James Paul Grothaus, 24, 2693 E. Steven Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; and pointing a firearm, a level 6 felony. On April 26, officers responded to a report …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The tenth annual Northern Indiana Lakes Festival is scheduled for May 25 to 27, Memorial Day weekend, at Center Lake Park in Warsaw. The celebratory weekend is filled with free, family-friendly activities. Featured events include two live concerts, Silly Safari with Coyote Chris, a performance by Lake City Skiers and more. “We’re …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — An Etna Green man was arrested after officers found heroin in his backpack. Trent Ryan Furnivall, 29, 216 N. Walnut St., Etna Green, also showing an address of 56915 CR 14, Elkhart, is being charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; and visiting a common nuisance, a class B …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District would like to thank the community for its participation in the 2018 tree sale. KCSD has remaining inventory that it is now offering for $1 per tree. The available species are: blue spruce, Canadian hemlock, Norway spruce, sycamore, swamp white oak, river birch, sugar maple, …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff William Rocky Goshert announced today, April 27, that the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was approved to proceed with the body scan project for the Kosciusko County Jail that was proposed several months ago. The purchase of the B Scan whole body scanner was completed through Command Sourcing Inc. Several different …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, in collaboration with Ball State University’s Applied Anthropology Laboratory, has begun curating the J.P. Dolan American Indian artifact collection. This year-long project is being funded by a $17,000 Heritage Support Grant from the Indiana Historical Society made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc. and a matching fund of $3,550 contributed …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice would like to send its sincerest thank you to Janet Harris for her 12 years of hard work and dedication to the business. Harris faithfully cared for KHCH patients as a homemaker for 12 years. As a homemaker, she knew patients more intimately than nearly anyone on staff. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb issued a proclamation calling a special session of the 120th Indiana General Assembly for Monday, May 14. The Constitution of the State of Indiana provides that the governor may call a special session at his discretion if he believes public welfare requires it. “I’m calling lawmakers back to take …read more.

INDIANA — A Statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a LaPorte woman. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of MaryAnn Elizabeth Llewellyn. LaPorte is 155 miles north of Indianapolis. Llewellyn is a 50-year-old white female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 98 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last …read more.

WARSAW — Celebrate Diversity returns to the community for its fifth year in 2018. The event focuses on celebrating diversity of all kinds and promoting Warsaw as a place where all people feel welcome and included. Celebrate Diversity will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at the Warsaw Central …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — County offices have had the opportunity to complete emergency vehicle operations training this week. The driving simulator allows for trainees to experience real-life scenarios that can actually happen while driving a motor vehicle, such as children running into the roadway or changing weather conditions. The simulator helps judge reaction time and improves the …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) today announced that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw and Columbia City Thursday, May 3, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. Staff members will be at Warsaw’s City Hall, located at 102 S. Buffalo St., from 9:30 a.m. …read more.

MILFORD — There are no “races” to speak of in the upcoming primary election for Milford Town Clerk, Milford Town Council, Van Buren Township Trustee and Van Buren Township Advisory Board. None of the offices will be contested. Additionally, most of those running are either incumbents or have served previously in some capacity. The lone …read more.

WARSAW — Rail work did not begin yesterday, April 24, as planned said the office of the Warsaw mayor in a press release today. According to the press release, the rail train has been unable to leave Fort Wayne for three days due to traffic on the rails. They do not have a definitive date …read more.

SYRACUSE — Emergency personnel from Syracuse and North Webster are responding to a boat overturned in Shock Lake, located in the Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area. The boat operator was thrown out of the boat and was in the water yelling for help. A boat from one of the responding departments was in route.

 WINONA LAKE — At the conclusion of its ninth year of service to Kosciusko County residents, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program has returned more than $2 million to residents of Kosciusko County. This includes $356,000 in returns this year alone, the highest amount in local VITA history. Since 2010, the William P. Gordon Institute …read more.

WARSAW — On April 17, at the Academic Super Bowl competition held at Northridge High School, the Warsaw Community High School mathematics team took second place in the class 1 division, scoring 18 out of 25. This placed them 18th in the state out of 78 teams.

WARSAW — A Noblesville woman was arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and paraphernalia. Danielle Marie Bolinger, 23, 19355 Wagon Trail Drive, Noblesville, is being charged with possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony, and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw-based Lakeland Financial Corp. is reporting record first quarter net income of $18.3 million, up from $14.5 million during the same period last year. The parent of Lake City Bank has achieved record profit in eight of the last nine quarters, following a record year for the bank in 2017. According to Chief Executive Officer …read more.

ELKHART — The region’s top leaders in air quality improvements were honored at the Michiana Area Council of Governments’ 2018 Partners for Clean Air Awards Luncheon in Elkhart Wednesday. “This year’s award winners represent a broad array of options for achieving both economic and environmental success,” said MACOG Executive Director James Turnwald. “Their leadership and …read more.

WARSAW — Moe’s Southwest Grill will celebrate their grand opening in Warsaw at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 3. Moe’s Southwest Grill is a fast-casual restaurant franchise that features high quality, fresh southwestern food, with an extensive variety of menu items. They have been recognized as Brand of the Year in the fast-casual Mexican restaurant category …read more.

  SYRACUSE —  Syracuse town officials are tight lipped regarding their decision to hire Bose McKinney & Evans, a law firm out of Indianapolis, to sue Triad and Severen Trent. The council unanimously passed a motion to go forward with the lawsuit during its regular monthly meeting last week. Triad was the engineering firm hired …read more.

WARSAW — At the age of 5, Tabitha Gabbard was sexually assaulted. By the time she was 12, Gabbard had been assaulted about 13 times by acquaintances and family members. And this afternoon, Gabbard shared her personal story with the community she grew up in. The Beaman Home and the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office hosted …read more.

SYRACUSE — There are nine candidates running for office in Turkey Creek Township and Syracuse. There are three candidates running for Turkey Creek Township Trustee. Julie Close is the Republican candidate while Martha Stoelting and Tim Yeager will face off to be the Democratic candidate in the May 8 primary to run against Close Nov. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Three Indiana State Police Bremen Post troopers were recognized Friday, April 20, for their outstanding work by ISP Superintendent Douglas Carter at the Indiana State Police Spring Awards Ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis. Trooper Jonathan Price was recognized as the ISP Bremen Post Trooper of the …read more.

WARSAW — After months of speculating about the upcoming Student Activity Center project, it’s scope, cost and timetable, the Warsaw Community School Corporation’s Board of Trustees received a report at its’ regular monthly board meeting Monday, April 23, that put the project in more tangible terms. The good news is the much-needed project will sail …read more.

WARSAW — The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County was broken into on the evening of Tuesday, April 24. According to a representative from AWL, a female surrendered a dog to the shelter yesterday afternoon. The female’s ex–husband broke into the shelter later in the evening to retrieve the dog. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department …read more.

INDIANA —  On Saturday, April 28th, the Drug Enforcement Administration is sponsoring the 15th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs. Collection sites will be set up nationwide for expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs which will be …read more.

WARSAW — Purdue Extension health and wellness educators presented the ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ program yesterday, April 24, at the Kosciusko County Purdue Extension office. Jackie Franks, Kosciusko County HHS extension educator, and Allison Goshorn, LaPorte County HHS extension educator, hosted the presentation. They discussed how youth will hide items in their rooms that, upon …read more.

WINONA LAKE — While the community prepares to enjoy its favorite summertime lake activities, the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams is preparing technical equipment and making plans for summer in a different way. The team is ready to launch a summer of scientific research designed to benefit waterways throughout Kosciusko County. Potential Boating Impacts …read more.

Fort Wayne — The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C.-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers, today released the new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. Parkview Regional Medical Center was one of 750 hospitals awarded an ‘A’ for its efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety …read more.

[weaver_youtube UevyIG3uQi8 rel=0]   WARSAW — The Republican debate Tuesday evening at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center was divided into three sections — statements from those participating in contested races for sheriff, township trustees and advisory boards followed by debates between candidates for Indiana State Representatives in the 18th and 22nd Districts and finally candidates in …read more.

WARSAW — Finding a way over or under the railroad tracks at Center Street in Warsaw to alleviate a decades-old problem of traffic gridlock may not be as easy as imagined by any of countless motorists who have had the occasion to wait in their cars for the train to pass. The City of Warsaw …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County recently announced its new executive director. Katey Zemen will be stepping into the role on Thursday, May 3. Zemen graduated from Butler University with an arts administration degree focused on non-profit work. She was also the former executive director of the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir. “I …read more.

WARSAW — Three variance requests were approved at the City of Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held Monday, April 23.  The first two variance requests were submitted by Landmark Sign Group, Chesterton. Shaun O’Brien with Landmark Sign Group was in attendance as a representative of Horizon Bank.  The petitioner requested a variance from development …read more.

WARSAW — For residents of Warsaw and travelers commuting in the town, north and south-moving trains can pose challenges far beyond just a delay in getting to a final destination. A Norfolk Southern train traveling between Anderson and Goshen has the potential of block all eight streets at once in Warsaw. If the train stops, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Fort Wayne man was arrested after committing an armed robbery in December 2017. Cedric O. Gamble, Jr., 30, 2716 Gay St., Fort Wayne, is being charged with robbery causing serious bodily injury, a level 2 felony; robbery with a deadly weapon, a level 3 felony; and theft, a level 6 felony. According …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers* WARSAW — A former Times-Union reporter entered a plea agreement in Kosciusko Superior 2 Court Monday, April 23.  Michael Steven Anderson, 36, 600 W. Pike St., Warsaw, pleaded guilty to attempted sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 6 felony. On …read more.

WARSAW — McAlister’s Deli in Warsaw held its grand opening this morning, April 23. The restaurant, located at 1130 Lake City Highway, is the 25th McAlister’s location in Indiana. Approximately 70 people lined up before 10:30 a.m., with a line already forming before 10 a.m. The first 50 guests in line received a meal prize, …read more.

WARSAW — About a dozen times each day in Warsaw, the twin red lights at Center and Hickory streets begin flashing, followed almost immediately by the wooden arm of a railroad crossing signal lowering to stop traffic. Traffic moving on Center Street grinds to a halt. Depending on how fast the train is moving, vehicles …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man sustained fatal injuries after a two vehicle collision that occurred Friday afternoon on US 30. Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the accident. The crash was between a 2004 Chrysler Sebring and a red smart car. Upon their arrival, Robert D. Walters, 84, Warsaw, the driver of the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Do you know a student who will be attending a trade school or college next year? Could they benefit from an extra $1,000? The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS would love to help with their 2018 scholarship program.  Since 1993, KBOR has awarded $72,000 in scholarships as a clear investment in future Kosciusko County …read more.

WARSAW — McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, donated an Indiana Bicentennial collectible  Ruger 10/22 rifle to the Warsaw American Legion Post 49 for their upcoming auction. A public auction to benefit area veterans and families will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Warsaw American Legion Post 49, located at …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — It was a “knight” to remember at tonight’s fundraiser for The Rose Home. The annual “Mommy and Son Knight” dance and fundraiser was held Saturday night, April 21, in North Webster. The Medieval-themed event raises money for The Rose Home, an addiction recovery residence for women. Last year, about $1,000 was raised …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Education Center was alive was activity Saturday morning as hundreds of people from the area arrived to participate in the third annual Earth Day Festival. The tops of white tents placed throughout the front portion of the WACF property could be viewed approaching the property on SR 13. Twenty …read more.

WINONA LAKE — KCV Cycling held its annual Earth Day Trail Work Day in Winona Lake this morning, Saturday, April 21. Approximately 30 people, including students from local Warsaw schools, attended and helped perform maintenance work. Tasks included picking up trash and fallen limbs, removing downed trees, clearing out drainage, checking for erosion and checking …read more.

LARWILL — The Whitko School Corporation School Board met briefly Friday, April 20, with the purpose of beginning its search for a new superintendent to replace Steve Clason, who is retiring effective June 30. The board, convening in a room at Whitko Middle School, decided to begin looking for a candidate to fill the role …read more.

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers. NAPPANEE — A mother and stepfather were arrested after neglecting to report that their child had been severely abused. Rune Star Springer, 24, 1359 West CR 800S. 103, Claypool, and Travis Wayne Tillotson, 38, 1200 N. Main St., Nappanee, are each …read more.

WARSAW — Most of the Warsaw Board of Works meeting this morning, April 20, was spent discussing a Central Park master plan and upcoming railroad closures. The board approved allowing the city of Warsaw to enter an agreement with Design Collaborative, Fort Wayne, for $42,000. Design Collaborative will gather community input to produce a masterplan …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 12:15 p.m. Friday, April 20, emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident in the westbound lane of US 30 near Silveus Crossing in Warsaw. The accident occured between a blue Chrysler Sebring traveling westbound on US 30 and a red smart car turning left off of CR 150W. Both vehicles suffered …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after stealing and placing false barcodes on items at Wal-Mart. Knikolas Dustin Disbro, 32, 502 Chinworth Ct. 2, Warsaw, is being charged with four counts of making false sales documents, all level 6 felonies; and four counts of theft, all class A misdemeanors. According to the affidavit of …read more.

WARSAW — The north-south railroad through Kosciusko County and Warsaw will soon undergo significant upgrades by Norfolk Southern as part of a “once in a lifetime” rail replacement project. Much of the existing rail is from the 1930s to 1970s. The rail requires replacement due to wear and tear, as well as excess movement in …read more.

WARSAW — The Public Works Department of the City of Warsaw along with Borden Waste Away Services/Integra and Waste Management are pleased to offer expanded services to the residents of the city of Warsaw in celebration of Earth Week.  The following services will be made available to residents Monday, April 23, through Friday, April 27. Loose …read more.

WARSAW — U.S. Sen. Todd Young will be the keynote speaker at the Kosciusko County Republican’s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner. This year’s event will be Friday, April 27, at the Wagon Wheel Event Center, 2517 E. Center St., Warsaw. Social time will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with dinner following. The cost is $50 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw woman was sentenced today, Thursday, April 19, after stealing $88,185 while working as a manager at one of the Wilby’s stores in Kosciusko County. Sherry Lynn Gatke, 504 W. Center St., Warsaw, was charged with three counts of theft, all level 6 felonies. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Republican’s Women Club, along with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce will host a Republican Candidate Debate at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24. The event will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Warsaw High School. The debate, will be between State Rep. District 18 candidates Russ Reahard and Dave …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Cromwell man was sentenced today, Thursday, April 19, in Kosciusko Superior One Court after breaking into a residence and stealing a handgun. John Michael Walsh, 9037 Dale Lane, Claypool, was charged with burglary, a level 4 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on June 9, 2016, officers responded to a …read more.

  WARSAW — Lakeland Regional Sewer District board of trustees will hold a special public hearing on the adoption of a tiered system of fines for property owners failing to connect to the sewer system. The hearing will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, in the administrative building, 5002 E. 100N, Warsaw. The …read more.

WARSAW — Carson’s is closing all of its stores nationwide, which means Warsaw will lose its location. Bon-Ton Stores, Carson’s parent store, failed to secure a bidder to keep the stores open. As a result, the company’s assets have been sold to two liquidation firms. All Carson’s stores will close after 160 years of business. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has announced a new program that will be starting at the Kosciusko County Jail. The Bowen Center, Advanced Medical Staff and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are starting a Vivitrol program for inmates nearing a release date from jail that have been identified as opioid abusers. The program was …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Like many Hoosiers interested in their genetic ancestry, Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists and Purdue University researchers are looking into the genetic makeup of a species of fish in northern Indiana’s Lake Webster. The results could have a bearing on how muskies, a popular sport fish, might affect the future of …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Lake City Animal Health & Wellness Center on Friday, April 13. The ribbon cutting took place at the new facility, located near the airport, at the corner of CR 100E and CR 300N in Warsaw. Lake City Animal Health & Wellness Center is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Winona Lake man was sentenced today, Wednesday, April 18, in Kosciusko Superior Two Court after pointing a handgun at four individuals. Matthew Payne, 2607 Huffman St., Winona Lake, was charged with two counts of pointing a firearm, both level 6 felonies. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Nov. 5, 2017, …read more.

TIPPECANOE TOWNSHIP — There are three candidates running for Tippecanoe Township Trustee. The two Republicans are Tippecanoe Township Board President Chris Francis and incumbent Tippecanoe Township Trustee Steve Ward, who face off in the May 8 primary to run against Democrat Rebecca Burton Nov. 6. There are five Republican candidates in the primary for three …read more.

WARSAW —  Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer started off the Warsaw Parks & Recreation Board meeting Tuesday, April 17, by sharing results of a 2017 campground report. Plummer received a letter from Jill Boggs at the Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau regarding a project that involved measuring the economic impact of campgrounds.  “Our involvement, of …read more.