KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has implemented emergency orders restricting boat activity on Lake Wawasee, Barbee Lake Chain and Tippecanoe Lake Chain, all in Kosciusko County. The emergency order for Lake Wawasee orders that a person must not operate a motorized watercraft at a speed greater than idle speed. The emergency order …read more.

  WARSAW — The rumors are true, Warsaw is set to be the next destination for a Texas Roadhouse restaurant. While the plans have not been set in stone yet, an employee of Texas Roadhouse confirmed the intentions to build a new restaurant in the area. “Not everything is signed, but we are hopeful and …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals heard three use variance requests at their monthly meeting held Monday, Feb. 26. The first was from Petitioner P.J. Cox, who requested a use variance to allow a church to be located within a C-2 zoning district. The property, located at 1505 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, has …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Some residents of the local lakes and river areas have felt a kinship to the Johnny Cash song “Five Feet High and Risin’” during the past week. While Goshen, Elkhart and Plymouth and parts of Warsaw received the major portion of media coverage, the rivers, lakes and streams of Tippecanoe, Van Buren …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Steve Ward has officially declared his candidacy for Tippecanoe Township Trustee. “I have been honored to serve on the township board for four years and as your trustee for the past eight years. I am grateful for the experience that it has afforded me. I also have a business degree and 35 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Today, Monday, Feb. 26, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is announcing Hoosiers will now be able to text “Indiana” to 2VOTE (28683) to register to vote. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. “We are always looking for new and innovative ways to help Hoosiers register and vote,” said Lawson. “This is …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Center hosted “Opioid Crisis: A Community Call to Action,” Thursday, Feb. 22, the second in a series of six public gatherings held around Kosciusko County to bring greater community awareness to the opioid epidemic. Thursday’s meeting focused on the epidemic’s effects on families, a subject often evoking tearfully …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Due to the resignation of Monroe Township Trustee Josh Spangle, effective March 15, who is moving from the Township, a caucus will be held to fill the vacancy. Spangle has been a Monroe Township Trustee for the past six years. The caucus will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, in the …read more.

    KOSCIUSKO — Due to the rising popularity of fentanyl, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is taking preventative measures to keep its officers safe. Local jails, including Allen County, have recently had fentanyl exposures causing the hospitalization of employees. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is educating their officers and changing the way drugs are …read more.

SYRACUSE — The most recent mass-shooting in a public school in Parkland, Fla., Feb. 14 leaving 17 dead, has again heightened national awareness about keeping students and staff safe in schools. And the debate about tougher gun-control legislation has also been stirred up again. Locally, the Wawasee Community School Corporation is part of a county …read more.

PALESTINE — Children on their way to school Friday morning, Feb. 23, had to de-bus when a short in the bus’s electrical system caused a small fire, according to Burket firefighters. Units from Seward Township Fire Department were called at approximately 8:10 a.m. Friday to respond to an electrical fire on a school bus on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Law enforcement officers from throughout Kosciusko County recently underwent realistic firearms training hosted by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, according to Sheriff William Rocky Goshert. According to a press release issued by Goshert, members of the sheriff’s department as well as officers from other surrounding agencies participate in the training, which featured interactive …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Regional Sewer District board of directors held a sparsely attended monthly public meeting Wednesday, Feb. 21, which dealt with defective electrical panels in grinder pumps, pump station communications and penalties for failure to connect. One item not on the agenda was the regional flooding, one reason for low attendance, as high water …read more.

Two dozen local residents attended a public meeting Wednesday, Feb. 21, at Syracuse Community Center, to dialogue about the proposed walking trail along county roads 500E and 1200N from Wawasee High School to Brook Pointe Inn. The hour-long meeting consisted of an informative PowerPoint presentation by Megan McClellan, executive trails director for Syracuse-Wawasee Parks Foundation, …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — While the flooding in Kosciusko County isn’t as severe as areas to the north, it is still causing major access issues. Many roads remain closed due to high water and the issues are expected to linger for several days. The Forest Park Mobile Home Community in Warsaw is one of the many …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Warsaw Street Superintendent Jeff Beeler said approximately 4,000 sand bags had been filled by mid-day Thursday, Feb. 22, in efforts to stave off rising water in key lake areas around Warsaw. “It’s not done,” said Beeler of the rising water around Pike, Center and Winona Lakes. Crews of volunteers from all city and …read more.

GOSHEN — It’s being called a 500 year flood. Businesses, schools and roads are closed due to record-breaking flooding. Goshen and parts of Elkhart County are experiencing a true disaster. As of 10 a.m. this morning, Feb. 22, the city of Goshen notified residents that the State of Emergency remains in place. Travel is restricted …read more.

WARSAW — At 2:30 p.m. this afternoon, Feb. 21, the National Weather Service readings on the Tippecanoe River at Ora indicated the river had risen to 14.07 feet, which is over two feet above flood stage.  Predictions indicate that the level is rising and not expected to crest until Saturday afternoon at 15.1 feet. This would …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Crews with Winona Lake’s Street Department are having issues battling items that they say should never be flushed and sent into the sanitary sewer. In a report to the Winona Lake Town Council Tuesday night, Feb. 21, Public Works Director Thomas Miller said several items, including one that many may think they …read more.

  WARSAW — Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board meeting, board members reviewed the 2018 Special Project Action Plan Matrix, a list of things the Parks Department hopes to accomplish this year. This includes phase two of the LED light replacement at the Pete Thorn building, installation of new park hour …read more.

INDIANA — Hoosier homeowners, renters, businesses and private non-profit organizations that sustained uninsured damage caused by severe storms and flooding starting on or after Feb. 15, can report damage online here.  A link to the form is also available on the Indiana Department of Homeland Security website at dhs.in.gov. In the middle of the page under …read more.

GOSHEN — The city of Goshen has declared a State of Emergency due to widespread flooding. The Elkhart River is at about 11.92 feet as of 9 a.m., surpassing the previous record of 11.9 feet, according to city officials. Residents are advised to limit all travel. Travel is limited to emergency personnel, first responders and …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The town of Winona Lake is focusing on the future and took a first step toward planning for the years to come at its regular board meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 20. The board approved a recommendation from Town Coordinator Craig Allebach to hire a firm to draft a comprehensive plan and not …read more.

WARSAW  — Tuesday, Feb. 20, the 61st annual Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District meeting was held at 2517 in Warsaw. This year’s featured speaker was Brendan Kearns, an avid nature photographer and conservation program specialist for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Healthy River Initiatives. Kearns is an enthusiast of the Wabash River …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer had some exciting news to share at the beginning of the Warsaw Common Council meeting held last night, Feb. 20. Warsaw was awarded $3.7 million for two different federal road projects. “We’re going to start this meeting with some really, really, really good news. We have been involved with …read more.

WARSAW — Because of recent record rains and snow melt, surface water levels are expected to rise over the next 48 hours to near record crests. In anticipation of that, those in flood prone areas are advised to take appropriate action.  The Warsaw Street Department has a good supply of sandbags on pallets that can …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Representing the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Department, Deputy Chief Chris Francis appeared before the North Webster Town Council during the meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the North Webster Community Center. He presented an overview of the department noting the main problem is a lack of personnel. A common problem with all …read more.

CROMWELL — Skype video conferencing, online bill pay, integrated paperless billing, and an updated website were just few of the tech-y issues addressed during Monday’s meeting of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board. While the board proactively works out a plan to re-direct some of their flow from Syracuse back to their own site …read more.

WARSAW — With rain falling for the third day straight, the flood warning has been extended and many local roads are closed due to high water. The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has extended the flood warning to last until 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. Both the Tippecanoe and Eel rivers are rising and …read more.

SYRACUSE — The monthly meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee held Monday evening, Feb. 19, opened with the introduction of two new members: Adam Richardson, an independent contractor, and Angie Racolta, a real estate agent at Reecer Properties. One member who was not on hand to greet the newcomers was Treasurer Dr. Tom Edington, due …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Sheriff Rocky Goshert submitted the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department 2017 year end statistics report, at the Feb. 20 Kosciusko County commissioners meeting. The year end statistics report contains information regarding department activity, such as calls for service, crash reports, warrants, citations and jail bookings. Some of the 2017 activity provided includes: Crash Reports: 1,613, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — As the rain continues to fall, the National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has declared flood warnings for many local rivers. Both the Tippecanoe and Eel rivers are rising and causing flooding in the northern part of the county. Never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow …read more.

ETNA GREEN — This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department would like the community’s assistance in locating individuals responsible for a theft from a local business. Gulf Stream Coach, Etna Green, reported a theft of scrap insulated copper wire. At approximately 11:23 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Attorney Chad Miner presented his recommendation regarding the sanitary sewer issue at Lake Tippecanoe during the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held this morning, Feb. 20. Miner recommended setting up an initial meeting to establish a regional sewer district in the Lake Tippecanoe area. The meeting would include attorneys, financial advisors, representatives from the county …read more.

CROMWELL — A marina, which formerly was connected to the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, has been named in a complaint to be ordered to connect back onto the sewer system and pay fees, penalties and damages. A hearing is set for 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23. Counsel for Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District filed …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A North Vernon man has filed a six-count complaint against Zimmer Inc., doing business as Zimmer Biomet, Warsaw, for a defect in a shoulder implant/prosthesis. This is the second lawsuit against the company in less than a month. The suit, filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court Feb. 14, states Oct. 28, 2013, Andrew …read more.

SYRACUSE — The young lives of Josh Knisley and Tara Thornburg were lost three years ago today, Monday, Feb. 19, in Syracuse. The pair were victims of a double shooting. Friends of the two gathered Saturday to place light blue ribbons on all lampposts throughout Syracuse, in remembrance of their lives and untimely deaths. The …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — According to the National Weather Service of Northern Indiana, Kosciusko and all surrounding counties are under a flood watch starting at noon today, Feb. 19, through Wednesday, Feb. 21. Periods of moderate to occasionally heavy rain are likely to cause flooding on area streams, rivers, low lying and other flood prone areas. Amounts …read more.

PACKERTON — Two persons were slightly injured just after midnight Sunday, Feb. 18 when the vehicle they were traveling in slid off the road and hit a stump, according to police. The accident involving an economy-sized pickup truck occurred on an ice-covered Packerton Road, south of CR 800S in southern Kosciusko County. At approximately 12:18 …read more.

WARSAW — Firefighters from the Warsaw Fire Department were called out to multiple locations Saturday morning to investigate possible gas leaks. According to a firefighters with the WFD Station 1, no leaks were found. The initial call came at approximately 8:05 a.m. Saturday, sending units to the area of 1226 E. Market Street in Warsaw. …read more.

WARSAW — Firefighters from the Warsaw Fire Department were called out at 8:05 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 to investigate a possible natural gas leak in the area of 1226 E. Market St., Warsaw. Dispatchers told firefighters that a call came in reporting the smell of gas outside in the area. More information will be reported …read more.

WARSAW — An incident at the Marathon Station on U.S. 30 east of Warsaw created a social media frenzy, but an employee at the station is saying that rumors of a robbery are untrue. “There was no robbery here and that is not open for discussion,” said an employee of the convenience store located at …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Much of the Silver Lake Town Council meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 14, centered around the sewer and wastewater project. This project includes the addition of a new force main and improvements to the lift station. Mark Sullivan from Midwestern Engineering, Inc., Indianapolis, recommended to council members that they make a tentative award …read more.

  WARSAW — The demolition order for the abandoned car wash at 2516 E. Center St,. was started after a representative of the property failed to appear at the second code enforcement hearing held this morning, Feb. 15. The property, owned by Dash Mesh Properties, Granger, first appeared on the city’s radar in 2015 for various …read more.

WARSAW — A Carmel man arrested for inappropriately touching a minor was sentenced Thursday, Feb. 15, in Kosciusko County Superior Court I. Michael Anthony Daniels, Carmel, was arrested in December 2016 on a charge of child molestation. Pursuant to a plea agreement, Daniels was in court today for sentencing on an amended charge of battery …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw and Oakwood Cemetery would like to remind everyone that grave blankets must be removed by March 1. Any grave blankets remaining after that date will be discarded by cemetery staff. Other winter decorations that are not on a cement foundation or monument must be removed by April 1. Cemetery …read more.

INDIANA — The state of Indiana has seen a decline in the number of deaths related to fires, according to the state’s top firefighter. Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson reported that fire-related deaths dropped from 78 in 2016 to 70 last year, a decrease of 10.3 percent. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s Division …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — At approximately 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana issued a dense fog advisory for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. The advisory will be in effect until 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. The dense fog, combined with wet road surfaces, will make nighttime travel hazardous. A dense fog advisory …read more.

ETNA GREEN—Business at the Etna Green Town Board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13 focused on a welcome sign’s placement and more maintenance at the Heritage Park building. Treasurer Laura Baker informed the board that the town’s welcome sign at the corner of SR 19 South and High Street is making it difficult for drivers to …read more.

North Webster Cub Scout Pack 3726 celebrated the 108th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America at its annual banquet Thursday, Feb. 8, at North Webster Elementary School. The organization was founded Feb. 8, 1910, and boasts a historical involvement of more than 110 million youngsters throughout the United States. The 44 boys in the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Although the internet has positive aspects, there are dangers associated with it and precautions should be taken. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Feb. 13, in Syracuse, the board heard a presentation from teacher Shellie Miller and three of her students about online safety. Miller is a …read more.

WARSAW—Business was quiet and short at the Board of Aviation Commissioners monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The meeting focused on maintenance projects, including the reconstruction of a runway. Ken Ross of NGC Aviation Consultants discussed the idea of fixing runway 1836 by removing the existing asphalt and replacing it, while also improving the drainage …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The hot topic at the monthly meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce was the 2018 awards banquet. The meeting was held Monday, Feb. 12, at the Tippecanoe Township Building. The awards banquet will be Monday, March 12, at The Owl’s Nest, 7369 E. 800N, North Webster. It is the …read more.

MILFORD — Besides grappling with a proposed sewer extension, Milford Town Council dealt with a number of issues connected with recent snowfall and freezing temperatures. Residents received a boiling order in January resulting from a breakdown of the telemetry system connecting the water tower and wastewater treatment plant, said Steven Marquart, Milford water operator and …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council spent the majority of its monthly public meeting Monday evening, Feb. 12, discussing the possibility of extending sewer service to Camp Alexander Mack. Also in attendance were residents from the area possibly affected, representatives from Camp Mack and Bob Weaver, administrator of the Kosciusko County Health Department. Attention was primarily …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning, Feb. 13, in Warsaw. Among the agenda items were two petitions from Shawn Senter. Senter’s first petition asked for an exception to allow a full service marina on commercially zoned property on Treasure Island Road, south of Rainbow Lane in …read more.

  LEESBURG — Jeff Rowe of Umbaugh & Associates, Indianapolis, attended the Leesburg Town Council meeting Monday, Feb. 12, to advise council members on financing options for the renovations to the Leesburg Town Hall building. At the present time, the building does not meet the requirements of the American Disability Act. Council members have discussed …read more.

Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday, Feb. 12, signed an application for construction designed release submitted by the architect for improvements to the fire territory’s two stations. The application will be submitted for approval by the state “so we can begin acquiring bids for these improvements from interested bidders,” said Fire Chief Mickey Scott. Township …read more.

Turkey Creek Fire Board Monday, Feb. 12, unanimously approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s request for $139,761 for new firefighter personal protective equipment. The request was just under the $140,000 budgeted for the purchase. “We are purchasing from two different vendors to obtain the best pricing,” said Scott. The equipment includes helmets, visors, insulated fire boots, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Kosciusko County Councilwoman Kimberly Cates has announced her campaign to run for Indiana House of Representatives District 22. Cates grew up in Warsaw and resides in Syracuse. Cates has experience in small business ownership and economic development, which motivates her to work for a strong local government with local controls. Cates is passionate …read more.

WARSAW—As cold temperatures continue, NIPSCO is reminding customers to keep their electric and natural gas meters free of snow and ice. Although meters are designed to withstand winter weather conditions, heavy or hard-packed snow and ice, icicles falling from building eaves, or water dripping from a roof and freezing on the meter could create potential …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has declared a winter weather advisory for Kosciusko County from midnight tonight, Feb. 10, until 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. A winter weather advisory …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a hazardous weather service for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. Areas of light snow and perhaps some patchy freezing drizzle will be possible today, Feb. 10. Snow accumulations will be less than an inch. No ice accumulation is expected. A period of light to moderate snow …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Sheriff William Rocky Goshert welcomed Justin Smith back to work with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department this week. Justin Smith completed his training at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy which every deputy attends during their first year of employment. According to Goshert, Smith represented the department well and completed his training at a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY – Filing for candidacy on the May primary ballot closed at noon today Friday, Feb. 9. Both party ballots will have a few races to choose the party nominee for November. The Republicans will find two local races. That of sheriff and for the seat of Kosciusko County Commissioner-Southern District. Republican voters will …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert championed public safety and rehabilitation for inmates in his address to the Kosciusko County Council Thursday, Feb. 8. The sheriff told the panel he would be looking into the addition of a body scanner, which would detect drugs coming into the Kosciusko County Jail. Goshert said such a …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert told the Kosciusko County Council on Thursday, Feb. 8 that rehabilitation for jail inmates addicted to drugs or alcohol is high on his priority list. During his monthly report to the council, Goshert announced his intentions to seek grants from several sources that could enable the adoption of …read more.

WARSAW — For one organization in Kosciusko County that logs more miles on the road in a week than most people might drive in a month, it’s not a case of “if,” but “when” four wheels will meet four hooves. Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert told the Kosciusko County Council on Thursday, Feb. 8, that …read more.

WARSAW — The OrthoWorx Diversity Committee and Kosciusko Community YMCA announced the second installment of a new series open to the public focusing on diversity. The Diversity Discussion Series will hold its second event titled India: A Subcontinent of Many Cultures from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at the YMCA. This free event …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County residents should travel with caution today as the area is under both travel and winter weather advisories. The travel advisory was issued by the Kosciusko County Emergency Management Agency at 5:38 a.m. this morning. An advisory means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of the weather. …read more.

Hannah Circle, the newly formed ladies group of Calvary United Methodist Church, will host the first of its monthly free community dinners from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at the church, located at 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. The group plans to host the dinner the second Friday of each month year-round. …read more.

WARSAW — Officials with Warsaw Community School Corporation uncovered a plan from a student to public defame a staff member at Lakeview Middle School. A post on social media was circulating, which accused a Lakeview staff member of “strip searching” female students while inspecting them for signs of cutting, a form of self harm. The …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Honor and Remember Committee will conduct a Roll Call to honor all living Vietnam veterans who reside in Kosciusko County. Honorably discharged veterans who wish to be honored need to submit the following information: Name (last, first and middle initial), branch of service, rank, service dates (service that falls between February …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Work has begun on the new animal shelter in Kosciusko County. The Animal Welfare League’s new building, being renovated, will be double the size of the existing building. A capital campaign was conducted to raise funds for the remodeled structure. So far, $1.2 million has been raised. An architectural firm has plans …read more.

INDIANA — Financial aid professionals will be volunteering at 40 sites in Indiana to help college-bound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The event is set for Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Warsaw’s College Goal Sunday will take place at Ivy Tech Community College, 2545 Silveus Crossing. …read more.

INDIANA — As Hoosier taxpayers prepare to file their tax returns and many eagerly await their annual cash infusion known as the tax refund, state officials are advising caution. Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of scams such as identity theft, which often happens at tax time. While many families make …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission held their monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 6. The majority of the meeting was spent discussing the area around Harrison Elementary School on Husky Trail, Warsaw. Chief Academic Officer Dave Robertson stated that typically for all Warsaw schools located in an urban area, there is a one …read more.

WARSAW — Although not a part of the regular agenda, a big portion of the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday, Feb. 7, in Warsaw involved discussion about a possible amendment to the county’s flood control ordinance. In place since 1987, the ordinance allows homeowners who live in a flood …read more.

WARSAW — Former Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins and fellow Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation Board Member Dan Robinson were sworn in Wednesday, Feb. 7, to the Warsaw Economic Development Commission in the Warsaw City Council Chambers. The two men were sworn into office by Warsaw City Attorney Mike Valentine. Wiggins and Robinson will join commissioner Tom …read more.

WARSAW — The alarming news that a Kosciusko County boy who died last December had suffered from influenza is underscored by cautionary comments from the county’s health officer. Dr. William Remington, Kosciusko County health officer, reported this week that county residents can’t be too prepared when it comes to bolstering their immune systems during the …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Wilson updated board members regarding construction on WWFT station 3. The fire station, which sits on the south side of Warsaw, is estimated to be completed in July. Wilson shared information received from Glen Smith, project manager for Mosaic Building Solutions, Fort Wayne. In an email, Smith reported that …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — According to the National Weather Service of Northern Indiana, Kosciusko County is under a winter storm watch from late Thurdsay, Feb. 8, through Friday evening, Feb. 9. Heavy snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches are possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning and afternoon commutes on Friday. Significant reductions …read more.

KOSCIUSKO—The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has declared a winter weather advisory for Kosciusko County. The advisory will be in effect from 1 to 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. A Winter …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Kosciusko commissioners meeting, Ken Jones Sr., CEO of Jones Petrie Rafinski, Elkhart, addressed the commissioners to further discuss the sanitary sewer issue at Lake Tippecanoe. Jones provided commissioners with a summary of information related to studies that have been done over the years. “Altogether there have been eight studies …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello confirmed Tuesday, Feb. 6, that the death of a 5-year-old boy late last year was the result of influenza. In a press release issued today, Ciriello confirmed Quinten Price, 5, died Dec. 27, 2017 after falling ill. “The final autopsy report was just received by this office this …read more.

WARSAW — Despite holding a short meeting yesterday, Feb. 5, the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission has a busy year ahead of them with three major projects in sight. Utility work concerning the Buffalo Street project will begin in the next few weeks. The commission approved a final easement for gas facilities to NIPSCO. This easement will …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Sheriff William Rocky Goshert and members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recognized K-9 Rex for 10 years of service Monday, Feb. 5. Rex was officially retired from duty during a ceremony with his handler, Sgt. Travis Shively. Shively will continue to care for Rex into his retirement after approximately 1200 deployments for …read more.

MENTONE — Mentone’s Deputy Marshal will receive a bump in salary after completion of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in Plainfield. Sam Bohnke, 29, graduated Friday, Feb. 2 from the 600-hour course, mandatory for all Indiana police officers and to be completed within one year of being hired by a police department. During his training, Bohnke …read more.

MENTONE — A section of Mentone’s infrastructure may require some upgrade, according to Water Superintendent Josh Shepherd. Shepherd told the Mentone Town Council on Monday, Feb. 5, that an area of Pearl Street in Mentone has insufficient water lines to accommodate the demand. According to Shepherd, one user on the street uses a large quantity …read more.

MENTONE — An increase in the cost of trash pickup in Mentone will never be felt by residents, according to the Mentone Town Council. According to Mentone Clerk-Treasurer Barb Ross, Valley Sanitation increased the town’s trash pickup cost from $2,993.50 to $3,150 each month. While residents currently pay $10 per month for trash pickup, the …read more.

WARSAW — The old city hall at 302 E. Market St., Warsaw, has sat empty for almost five years. Last night, Feb. 5, the Warsaw Common Council learned about steps they could take to approve the disposition of the building. The first step to dispose of the building is to require two appraisals. The city …read more.

WARSAW — After receiving the 1782 notice, the Warsaw Common Council approved budget cuts in order for the 2018 tax rate to be lower than 2017. The council unanimously approved cutting the budget by $372,000 to obtain the desired tax rate of $1.2725. The cuts were made to five different budgets with $222,000 being cut from …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has declared a winter weather advisory for Kosciusko County. The advisory will be in effect from 7 p.m. tonight, Feb. 5, until 2 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. Plan on slippery road conditions as roads will become …read more.

WARSAW — Due to popular demand, two dates will be offered for the Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance this year. The dances will be held at the Center Lake Pavilion from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, and Saturday, Feb. 10. “Last year we sold out of tickets within a day and had to turn …read more.