KOSCIUSKO — Although Veterans Day is on a Sunday this year, the federal holiday is Monday, Nov. 12. Warsaw City offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Post Offices will not be open and there will be no mail delivery Monday. Veterans Day is an official holiday observed on Nov. 11 to honor military …read more.

Pictured, from left, Ken Locke, Rhonda Rife, Karen Smith, Deb Swanson, Rex Rife, Kathy Snell, Jill Smith, Marsha Huffman and John Sadler. WARSAW — VFW Post 1126 and American Legion Post 49 hosted the annual Veterans Day event at Center Lake Pavilion Sunday, Nov. 11.  “Today the bell at the Kosciusko County courthouse will be rung …read more.

By Denise Keller Information Services The Warsaw Community Public Library is holding its 11th annual adult amateur photography contest. Amateur photographers ages 18 and older may enter up to two photographs taken during 2018 and each entry must have a frame with a wire hanger or an easel. Mats and glass are optional. The categories …read more.

AKRON — A BBQ dinner benefit was held Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Tippecanoe Valley High School following the Oct. 30 tragedy in Fulton County where three children lost their lives and another one was seriously injured while crossing a road to board their school bus. Indiana State Police say a school bus was stopped …read more.

MENTONE — The Bell Memorial Public Library will host the following events in November: Join the library for Story Hour at 10 a.m. every Friday. Children listen to a story, sing songs and make a craft. Lego Club meets at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Please join the library at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Gordon Institute for Enterprise Development and the Grace College School of Business, in partnership with Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, present the 7th annual executive forum, “Automation and the Human Experience” from 8-11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The event will take place at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, located at 610 …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council gave the North Webster Community Public Library permission to raise funds and spend money it already has in order to build a new building. At the regular monthly meeting of the council Thursday night, Nov. 8, the panel heard a presentation from Jay Rigdon, attorney for the library’s board …read more.

WARSAW — Both legislative branches of Kosciusko County government sent a message to the planners for a new sewer district Thursday night, Nov. 8 — “Get your ducks in a row, then come back and see us.” In a joint meeting of the Kosciusko County Council and the Kosciusko County Commissioners, representatives from both panels …read more.

WARSAW — The American Legion started its centennial year in August 2018. Post 49 of Warsaw is not far behind. Next year the post will celebrate both the national organization’s and its own 100th birthday. Post 49 was established in 1919 and has made its home since 1950 in the sprawling two-story brick building on the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, is an opportunity for Americans to thank all of the men and women who have bravely served our country. There are a variety of ways to honor our veterans, like attending a local Veterans Day event or donating to a charity supporting veterans. Another way to assist Hoosier veterans …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In observance of Veterans Day, offices for the city of Warsaw will be closed Monday, Nov. 12.  Monday’s trash route will be serviced Tuesday, Nov. 13. All other routes will remain the same. Town of Winona Lake offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12, in observance of Veterans Day.  Regular trash pick-up days, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after strangling a female. Spenser Wayne Shoemaker, 28, 202 S. Sherman St., Warsaw, is being charged with strangulation. On Oct. 18, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic abuse complaint at a residence. According to the affidavit of probable cause, a female subject …read more.

TURKEY CREEK TOWNSHIP — Republicans swept the field in Turkey Creek Township for township trustee and township advisory board during the election. Republican Julie Close won 67.51 percent of the vote against her Democratic challenger Martha Stoelting, who received 32.49 percent of the vote with 2,942. Close received 1986 votes while Stoelting received 956 votes. …read more.

MILFORD — A Milford resident has filed a civil tort claim against Milford Police Lt. Timothy Miller and the town of Milford over its “unconstitutionally vague and overbroad local noise ordinance, in violation of his fourth, first and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.” He is also claiming unlawful search and seizure, and trespassing. The …read more.

WARSAW — State Road 15 is poised for development of some type especially between the north end of Warsaw and Leesburg. A few years ago a special overlay district was created to regulate the development fronting and near SR 15. During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday afternoon, Nov. …read more.

WARSAW — A sea of ball caps, emblazoned with all branches of the U.S. military and representing the past six decades, were seen throughout the Center Lake Pavilion on Wednesday, Nov. 7 as local veterans converged on the venue for the annual Military Veteran Stand Down, sponsored by Goodwill Industries. Veterans were asked to bring …read more.

WARSAW — At College 101, area high school students and parents can learn about being a student at Ivy Tech Warsaw. Attendees can tour campus and learn about degree and certificate programs, dual credit pathways and dual enrolled course options, scholarships and financial aid, applying for college and more. Learn more on the College 101 …read more.

WARSAW — Several local school board elections were contested in the 2018 Mid-term elections, while many seats were available unopposed. In South Whitley, Whitko School Corporation Board President Jorell Tucker was defeated by challenger Scott Werstler. In Akron, the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s board of school trustees will have several new faces beginning next year …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council will soon have a new face in its ranks following the  mid-term elections held nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Republican Michael Long ran unopposed in District 2 for the seat being vacated by Tom Anglin. He joins Republican incumbent Doug Heinisch from District 1 as two candidates running without …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Hoosier Republicans throughout Kosciusko County and the state made history Tuesday with the election of Republican candidates in contested races. The highly watched U.S. Senate race in Indiana saw Mike Braun defeating incumbent Joe Donnelly, with Braun receiving 969,031 votes (53.4 percent) of the votes statewide. Braun won 80 of the state’s 92 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The position of Wayne Township Trustee was one of the most highly-contest local races for this midterm election. But Republican voters came out in droves and successfully elected Jeanie Stackhouse to the office. Stackhouse earned 6,927 votes, while her Democratic opponent Shari Benyousky earned 2,577. Stackhouse has lived most of her adult life in Warsaw. She has …read more.

SYRACUSE — Though she did not get the most votes in her own township, incumbent Mary Lou Dixon was still reelected to the Wawasee School Board representing District 2 during Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 6. Her overall margin of victory was only 126 votes as she had 2,132 votes corporation wide with challenger William “Bill” …read more.

WARSAW — The bell at the Kosciusko County Courthouse will toll at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11. The event will join a tolling of bells across the country called, “Bells of Peace: A World War I Remembrance.”  The National tolling of bells honors those who served in the Great War.  This event is …read more.

WARSAW —  With all precincts left to be counted, the voter turnout is at 51.76 percent. The final precinct ballots arrived at the Justice Building at 8:30 p.m. Final results are: United States Senator Mike Braun, Republican — 18,545 Joe Donnelly, Democrat — 6,799 Lucy M. Brenton, Libertarian — 1,020 Write-in — 1 Secretary of …read more.

WARSAW —  With just five precincts left to be counted, the voter turnout is at 48.57 percent. Results are: United States Senator Mike Braun, Republican — 17,454 Joe Donnelly, Democrat — 6,340 Lucy M. Brenton, Libertarian — 941 Write-in — 1 Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Republican — 18,638 Jim Harper, Democrat — 5,055 Mark …read more.

WARSAW —  With the Justice Building crowd starting to slim, the voter turnout is at 41.84 percent, higher than the 2014 midterm election totals. There have been 49 precincts reported in. Results are: United States Senator Mike Braun, Republican — 14,914 Joe Donnelly, Democrat — 5,579 Lucy M. Brenton, Libertarian — 819 Write-in — 1 …read more.

WARSAW —  Voter turnout as of 7:25 p.m. is at 31.20 percent which is just shy of the total percentage for the last midterm election in 2014, with only 30 precincts reporting in. Results are: United States Senator Mike Braun, Republican — 11,039 Joe Donnelly, Democrat — 4,244 Lucy M. Brenton, Libertarian — 601 Write-in …read more.

WARSAW —  A steady stream of precinct poll workers filled the Justice Building by 7 p.m. The first set of election day vote results, with 16 of 69 precincts reporting in showing a 20.89 percent turnout. Results are: United States Senator Mike Braun, Republican — 7,252 Joe Donnelly, Democrat — 2,985 Lucy M. Brenton, Libertarian …read more.

WARSAW — The polls closed at 6 p.m. with the first precinct, Warsaw Ward 4-3 bringing in their results to the Kosciusko County Justice Building at approximately 6:25 p.m. The absentee ballots were the first to be counted. There were 4,740 absentee ballots or early votes cast this year, down from the number of early …read more.

MENTONE — “We really appreciate the community coming together on this tragedy that we’ve had,” said Mentone Town Board member Tim Croy at Monday night’s regular meeting of the three-person panel. “To me, we’re fortunate to live in the community that we’re in.” Croy referred to the accident Oct. 30 west of Talma that killed …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has added the name of Gerald Funcheon, who was a member of the Crosier Congregation, not a diocesan priest, to the list of those priests credibly accused of abuse of a minor. Funcheon has been added to the Diocese list of those credibly accused of at least …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Voter turnout Tuesday, Nov. 6, appears to be strong according to early reports. “It’s been very, very busy,” said Patti Yarian, an inspector for Wayne Township 5th and 11th precincts at New Life Christian Church, Warsaw. “Much busier than normal.” “We’ve been real busy, but now it’s slowed down. This is the slowest …read more.

WARSAW — The majority of the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission held yesterday, Nov. 5, was spent discussing TIF districts. Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented a public hearing on the impact TIF districts have in Warsaw. He explained that Tax Increment Financing districts are created as a means to finance economic development projects by capturing the tax increment …read more.

WARSAW — Examples of how the proposed sewer rate would affect different customers were shared during the Warsaw Common Council meeting held last night, Nov. 5. Some small businesses could see a sewer bill increase of up to 51 percent. For this second phase of the rate increase, the city decided to switch to a …read more.

WARSAW — Leaders from both the city of Warsaw and Kosciusko County joined prominent members of local business and representatives of academia at the Warsaw campus of Ivy Tech Community College Monday afternoon, Nov. 5, to celebrate progress made in an area of land surrounding the college, which has been earmarked for the area’s growing …read more.

WARSAW — Goodwill will host a military stand down from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E. Canal St., Warsaw. Disabled Veterans National Foundation will give away clothing, shoes, blankets, care kits and more at the event. During the Vietnam War, a stand down was a time away …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Saturday, Nov. 3, asking the public not to threaten individuals involved in the deadly school bus stop crash that occurred near Rochester on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Alyssa L. Shepherd, 24, was traveling southbound on SR 25 when she failed to stop for a Tippecanoe …read more.

  WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Mission Point Community Church in Winona Lake are partnering to sponsor the ninth annual Supermarket Sweep on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Owen’s Market, 2211 E. Center St., Warsaw. With the holidays approaching, Supermarket Sweep is a fun and easy way to help local families in a tangible way. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Today, Monday, Nov. 5, is the final day to vote early. Registered voters have until noon to cast ballots. Polls open at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 and will remain open until 6 p.m. You do not need a reason to vote absentee in-office. Early voting in Kosciusko County will be from …read more.

WARSAW — On Sept. 29, the USS Indiana, the U.S. Navy’s most modern and sophisticated Virginia-class attack submarine in the world, was commissioned at the Navy port at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Over 5,000 people attended the U.S. Navy ceremony as Diane Kerr Donald, the ship’s sponsor and wife of Retired Admiral Kirkland H …read more.

SYRACUSE — An incumbent and two challengers are seeking the only contested Wawasee School Board seat in the Nov. 6 election. Mary Lou Dixon, the incumbent in District 2 covering Turkey Creek Township, is being challenged by Steven Baut and William “Bill” Cripe. Rob Fisher, District 1 (Tippecanoe Township), and Rebecca Linnemeier, District 3 (Van …read more.

SYRACUSE — A grant from the Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities has presented the people of Indiana and the Syracuse Public Library with a year of great programs about Mary Shelley’s book, “Frankenstein.” Guest speakers have led discussions that have focused on gothic literature and the connections to science. A popular event …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Governor Eric Holcomb, Senatorial Candidate Mike Braun, Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and State Auditor Tera Klutz. will be coming to Kosciusko County GOP Headquarters, at the corner of Lake and Center streets, Warsaw, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, for a rally. The public is invited to attend this …read more.

MENTONE — Hundreds of community members gathered together tonight, Nov. 2, at the Mentone Youth League for a candlelight vigil to honor 6-year-old twins Xzavier Ingle and Mason Ingle and their 9-year-old sister, Alivia Stahl, who lost their lives and to offer continued support for Maverik Lowe, 11. The children’s parents and members of the Mentone …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Most smoke alarms need a new battery at least once a year. What better way to remember when the batteries were replaced by choosing a memorable occasion or time. The change to daylight saving time is a perfect time to switch those old batteries with new ones. With the change to daylight saving …read more.

WARSAW — Sealed bids were opened for the Airport Industrial Park sanitary sewer project during the Warsaw Board of Works meeting held today, Nov. 2. Three bids were received and are as follows: Atlas Excavating, West Lafayette – $10,077,548 Dunigan Bros, Jackson, Mich. – $6,619,992.20 HRP Construction, South Bend – $6,090,000   The bids were taken under advisement …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, along with many other law enforcement agencies, will be participating in a No Shave November fundraiser to support local schools with unpaid school lunches again this year. Deputies are being allowed to participate in the event again this year and are raising funds for local unpaid school lunches. …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — The Tippecanoe Vally Middle School student who was injured in Tuesday’s accident continues to recover. Maverik Lowe, 11, was flown via Samaritan Helicopter to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne after the accident. He underwent several surgeries because of broken bones and internal injuries. But he continues to recover and stay strong in the aftermath …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed five permits during its meeting Thursday, Nov. 1. The following permits were renewed: Marsh Drugs LLC, doing business as Marsh Drug #7056, 500 E. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Beer, wine and liquor – drug store. Jay Petroleum Inc., doing business as Pak-A-Sak #34, 2124 SR 13, Pierceton. …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — Testimony from the probable cause hearing reveals more information of the accident that resulted in the death of three local students and seriously injured another. The hearing was held at the Fulton County Courthouse shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The first witness to testify was Indiana State Police Detective Josh Maller. Maller …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams responded to a chemical spill this morning at a stormwater outfall site at Winona Lake. Winona Lake resident Michael Pahl alerted the Center of a foamy substance entering the lake from the outfall. According to Pahl, the spill stretched from Winona Avenue to Kosciusko County …read more.

WARSAW — Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet from 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. on Friday Nov. 9, 2018, at the administrative offices of Kosciusko Community Hospital. This month, we look forward to having Dr. Kevin McGeehan, a neurologist specializing in the area of Parkinson’s Disease, with us. For the past several years, he has …read more.

SYRACUSE — In response to the tragic accident Tuesday, Oct. 30, taking the lives of three elementary-aged children who were about to board a school bus in Fulton County, the following statement was released Thursday, Nov. 1, by Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of the Wawasee Community School Corporation: “Our hearts go out to the community …read more.

TALMA — As a community continues to struggle with the senseless loss of three children in a school bus stop accident near the small town of Talma, the need for improved safety at bus stops is becoming evident across the nation. In the past two days, more children have been struck by vehicles at school …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Just how secure are the votes in Kosciusko County? Are the votes vulnerable? Indiana League of Women Voters has a long history of protecting Hoosier votes. Recently they created a white paper report calling for counties to secure elections with verifiable ballots. The report says the issue is threats to secure, verifiable …read more.

WINONA LAKE — At the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, a mere one inch of glass stands between you and 2,300 gallons of lake water, 140 native fish, over 40 buckets of river rock and one white-ash tree stump. Stand close enough to the large hexagon aquarium, or any of the other five display …read more.

MENTONE — The candlelight vigil originally scheduled for tonight, Nov. 1, has been rescheduled to Friday, Nov. 2 due to weather and safety concerns. The candlelight vigil will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, at the Mentone Youth League, 107 W. Jefferson St. Community members are urged to gather in honor of 6-year-old …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Career Center will host the following events in November. All events, with the exception of the military stand down, will take place at the Career Center, located at 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw. Open Practice Interviews 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 5 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 12 …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Tiger Pride band has invited supporters to attend a fundraiser held at McAlister’s Deli in Warsaw. The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6. During this event, 10 percent of all proceeds made by McAlister’s Deli will be donated back to the WCHS …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — After nearly 10 years of leading the organization, Beaman Home Executive Director Tracie Hodson is announcing her resignation. The Beaman Home is announcing the resignation of their long-time Executive Director. Tracie Hodson has served the organization for 9 and a half years. She has accepted another position and will be stepping down as …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has announced a change in the school bus stop following a tragic accident Tuesday morning, Oct. 30 on SR 25 near Talma that took the lives of three elementary-aged children and severely injured a fourth child. “This has been a very difficult day for our school family, as …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — The Tippecanoe Valley Middle School student who was injured in the school bus accident that occurred yesterday, Oct. 30, is in stable condition. Maverik Lowe, 11, was flown, via Samaritan Helicopter, to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. There he had surgery due to multiple broken bones and internal injuries. Lowe’s parents have released the …read more.

WARSAW — Thanks to a grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, the city of Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department now has four active iStrike Lightning Detection systems. These systems are located at both Center and Pike Lake beaches, the Pike Lake Campground and Central Park.  Although each alarm system is positioned at a different …read more.

ROCHESTER — The Kosciusko and Fulton communities are gathering together after three children were killed and one was seriously injured while walking to their school bus yesterday, Oct. 30. A candlelight vigil will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Mentone Youth League, 107 W. Jefferson St. Community members are urged to …read more.

ROCHESTER — Today, at approximately 4:09 p.m. an investigation by officers from the Indiana State Police resulted in the arrest of Alyssa L. Shepherd, 24, Rochester. She was arrested at her place of employment, in Rochester, when officers served her with a Fulton Superior Court arrest warrant. The warrant alleged three felony charges for reckless …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — Official charges have been filed against the driver involved in the school bus accident that led to the death of three Mentone Elementary School students. Alyssa Shepherd, 24, Rochester, has been charged with three counts of reckless homicide, level 5 felonies, and one count of passing a school bus causing injury, a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — To continue its 20th-year celebration, K21 Health Foundation presented a gift of $20,000 to Kosciusko Community Senior Services. Since 1957, KCSS has worked to meet the needs of the senior citizens throughout Kosciusko County with such programs as Mobile Meals, handicap accessible van transportation and the Senior Activity Center. K21 was pleased to …read more.

WARSAW — Two Market Street residences were the main topics of discussion during the code enforcement hearing held Tuesday, Oct. 30. A property at 712 W. Market St., owned by Tammy Honeycutt and Michael D. Wright, was on the hearing docket regarding complaints of people living in the residence’s garage. According to Warsaw Building Commissioner …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran Health Network KCH will host a Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group the last Wednesday of each month. The next upcoming meeting is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, in the KCH administrative classroom. The administrative classroom is locate din the west side of KCH off of Provident Drive. The goal …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has issued a statement in regards to the three deaths of Tippecanoe Valley students after this morning’s school bus accident. “Words cannot express the depth of sorrow Janet and I feel, which only pales in comparison to what family, friends, teachers, classmates and community are feeling right now. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — During the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 30, County Attorney Chad Miner advised making a final decision regarding what areas will be included in the Tippy-Chapman Regional Sewer District. Ken Jones Sr., CEO of Jones Petrie Rafinski, Elkhart, said properties in two areas, Old Mill Place and Lake Forest Addition, are being recommended …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department would like the community’s assistance in locating individuals responsible for an armed robbery that occurred during the early morning hours of Oct. 30. At 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, two white males armed with handguns robbed the Pak-A-Sak Marathon Gas Station, located at the intersection of US 30 …read more.

WARSAW — Goodwill will host a military stand down from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Center Lake Pavilion, 119 E. Canal St., Warsaw. Disabled Veterans National Foundation will give away clothing, shoes, blankets, care kits and more at the event. During the Vietnam War, a stand down was a time away …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — Three students in the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation were killed this morning while boarding a bus on SR 25 near Rochester. A fourth student was injured and airlifted from the scene to a Fort Wayne hospital. Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation Superintendent Blaine Conley released the following statement: “Our school corporation has suffered …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after officers discovered methamphetamine in his vehicle. Stephen D. Hand, 33, 2257 S. Southwood Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a class C misdemeanor. On Oct. 16, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department observed …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Three projects in Kosciusko County are among the 27 lake and river enhancement projects recently funded through new grants for the care of Indiana’s water bodies. The new grants, totaling $1.192 million, are through the Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Lake and River Enhancement program. A project for watershed …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — On Oct. 14, the American Legion Sons of the American Legion Squadron #49 donated $500 to the Kosciusko County Shrine Club Turkey Shoot to benefit the Shrine Children’s Hospitals. The funds will be directly donated to assist approximately 125 children in Kosciusko County who are patients, treated free of charge, under the care …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 29, for his part in allegedly assisting in an attempt to smuggle items into the Kosciusko County Jail for another inmate. Nicholas Jay Silva, 18, 611 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit trafficking with an …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College School of Business and the Gordon Institute for Enterprise Development will present the seventh annual Executive Forum “Automation and the Human Experience” on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. The event, made possible in partnership with Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, includes …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a motor vehicle traffic crash on US 30 at CR 350W in Kosciusko County. The male driver of a passenger vehicle sustained fatal injuries in the crash early this morning. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded this morning at approximately 6:40 a.m. this morning, Oct. 29, …read more.

PIERCETON — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 13, between CR 525E and CR 500S/CR 550E in Kosciusko County, is scheduled to close Monday, Oct. 29, weather permitting. I INDOT maintenance crews plan to perform repairs to a box culvert underneath the road. Access will be maintained to homes and businesses during the …read more.

ETNA TOWNSHIP — Four candidates are vying for three available seats on the Etna Township advisory board. Republican candidates include incumbent Joe Mooney, Steven Sechrist and incumbent Tony Tribalski. The Democratic incumbent candidate is Patrick Morr.  Republican incumbent Gary Sponseller is running unopposed for the position of Etna Township trustee.  Joe Mooney Mooney has served …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Washington Township Advisory Board members and Township Trustee face no competition in the fall election. Republican incumbents for the Advisory Board include Bryan Bidwell, James Craig, and Roger S. Thomas. The Republican incumbent for Washington Township Trustee is Dean Rhoades. Bryan Bidwell Bidwell has lived in the Pierceton area for 57 years. …read more.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library has announced that the Elkhart County Museum Association is offering a Free Museum Day to Elkhart County residents, giving those attendees an opportunity to see what great things there are to do, see, and experience in their own back yard. For a full list of participating museums visit napaneelibrary.org. Other …read more.

SYRACUSE — Two are running unopposed in their districts for Syracuse Town Council. Larry Siegel is running for Syracuse Town Council District 1. He has served on the town council for 16 years. During that time the town has built a new water distribution system, enhanced stormwater drainage systems, rebuilt the sanitary sewer system and installed …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library will host a comedy event on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. Main on Main Comedy Improv Troupe is scheduled to perform in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. The show is free and open to the public with a style of humor that is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Seward Township Advisory Board members and Township Trustee face no competition in the upcoming fall election. Republican incumbents for the Advisory Board include Kevin Hohman, Bruce Lankenau and Allison McSherry. The Republican incumbent for Seward Township Trustee is Aime Hoffman. The upcoming election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Bruce Lankenau …read more.

  JACKSON TOWNSHIP — Four candidates will compete for three spots on the Jackson Township advisory board. Republican incumbents are Marcia J. Dierks, Ray P. Fisher and Jill L. Slater, along with Democratic candidate Stanley Moore.  Republican incumbent Gwendolyn Ostrom will be running unopposed for the Jackson Township trustee seat. Marcia Dierks (No photo provided) …read more.

MILFORD — All of the candidates running for Milford Town Council in the 2018 midterm elections are unopposed. There are, however, two significant changes coming to the council in 2019. Patricia Gall, Republican, will fill the Milford Clerk/Treasurer position currently held by Joellen Free. Free will take the spot on the council vacated by Dan Cochran, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A state-wide public question will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot regarding an amendment to the state’s constitution for a balanced budget. However, some are referring to this as a referendum. There is a difference. “The balanced budget amendment has nothing to do with the information on the Department of Local Government …read more.

LAKE TOWNSHIP — Three candidates will run unopposed for the Lake Township advisory board. Republican incumbents Kathleen Lokotar and Wayne Spratt, along with Democratic incumbent Paul Sibray, will fill the three open seats.  Republican incumbent Molly Bradford is the sole candidate for the Jackson Township trustee position.  Kathleen Lokotar Lokotar has served on the Lake …read more.

WARSAW — Ghosts, ghouls and goblins roamed the streets of downtown Warsaw Friday night, Oct. 26, during the 2018 Downtown Warsaw Spooktakular, sponsored by several the City of Warsaw and several Warsaw businesses and organizations. Following an hour of trick or treating in the downtown area, youngsters competed in a costume contest for a variety …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Scott Township Advisory Board members and Township Trustee face no competition in the upcoming fall election. Republican incumbents for the Advisory Board include Tom Beeson and John Mast. The Democrat incumbent for the board is Paul Parks. The Democrat incumbent for Scott Township Trustee is Fred Slabaugh. The upcoming election will take …read more.

WARSAW — A group formed as a networking tool for the area’s newest workplace decision-makers hosted a forum on Thursday night, Oct. 25, on leadership. The event, called YAP Talk, was hosted by Young Adult Professionals, an organization affiliated with the Kosciusko Area Chamber of Commerce and was held in Tourmaline in Warsaw. It was …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Mission Point Church are partnering to sponsor the 9th annual Supermarket Sweep on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Owen’s Market, 2211 E. Center St., Warsaw. The community is invited to participate; grocery lists will be provided to the public from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. at Owen’s. With the holidays …read more.

WARSAW — Tara Kuhmichel was recently selected as Workforce Alignment/Achieve Your Degree Coordinator at Ivy Tech Community College in Warsaw. In this role, Kuhmichel will work with college leadership to build new and varied community outreach partnerships and to expand availability of the college’s instructional and student support services to the college’s broader community. She …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking your help in identifying the individual in these pictures. He is a suspect in a theft. If you recognize the subject, please call the Warsaw Police Detective Division at (574) 385-2210. To protect the innocent, do not post tips under the comments section on this page. Please note that …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — When it comes to 2018 township trustee and board elections, almost half of the candidates in Kosciusko County face competition. Wayne, the largest township in the county, is one of those areas. Republican candidates for the Advisory Board are Gordon Nash, Josh Spangle, and Bruce Woodward. The Republican candidate for the position of …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw on Thursday, Nov. 1, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. Banks’ staff will be at Warsaw City Hall, located at 102 S. Buffalo St., from 9:30 a.m. to noon Nov. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw residents could have a new way to travel to Chicago if a proposed Northern Indiana Passenger Rail goes into effect. A public meeting was held last night, Oct. 24, at Warsaw City Hall to discuss the specifics. “Obviously the city of Warsaw, with our industry here, felt this was a very important …read more.