WINONA LAKE – The Town of Winona Lake has been working diligently to engage as many residents as it can on what those citizens imagine Winona Lake to be in 2030. This effort is crucial for the development of the town’s first comprehensive plan. This has been done through collecting community feedback at pop-up locations …read more.

WARSAW — There will be block-by-block closures on the Phase 2 portion of Market Street beginning Thursday, Oct. 25, moving from west to east. This cluster of closures to expected to last approximately one week. Motorists are advised to plan their travel accordingly.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw announced that South Union Street from Prairie Street to Kincaide Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, and Friday, Oct. 26. This closure is for bridge and sidewalk repair. All businesses will be accessible.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, 1200 Kings Highway, will host a Home Sweet Home dessert and quilt auction at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at The Hub, a community building behind the church at the corner of Publishers Drive and College Avenue in Winona Lake. The dessert, consisting of homemade pie baked …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Noah Beckner, son of Brand and Gina Beckner, recently completed his Eagle Scout project at the North Webster American Legion Post No. 253. Beckner’s project was to paint the shed located on the Legion property that needed painted. Beckner organized other Scouts of Troop 726 and sponsored a fundraiser to raise the …read more.

WARSAW — Local youth in grades 7-12 will have an opportunity to landscape a portion of the Kosciusko County fairgrounds with their own design in the new Kosciusko County 4-H Landscape Challenge.  In this series of workshops, youth will work in teams to learn design elements, budgeting, software and more pertaining to landscaping, and the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals has filed complaints against a Burket couple and an Akron resident for violation of zoning ordinances. Both suits were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 Monday, Oct. 22. Should the courts find in favor of the BZA and maximum fines be assessed, the penalties combined will amount …read more.

SYRACUSE — Three candidates seeking the only contested Wawasee School Board seat this year appeared at a forum hosted by the Wawasee Community Educators Association Tuesday evening, Oct. 23, in the lecture room at Wawasee Middle School. Mary Lou Dixon, the incumbent for District 2 covering Turkey Creek Township is being opposed by Steven Baut …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that SR 14, between South CR 250W and South CR 200W, near the town of Silver Lake, is scheduled to close at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, weather permitting. The closure will allow Norfolk Southern to rebuild the railroad crossing. The official detour is SR 15 to …read more.

WARSAW — Fall leaf pick-up in the corporate city limits of Warsaw will begin Monday, Oct. 29. Large piles of leaves raked to the curb or alley by 7 a.m. will be picked up on your regular trash day. Please do not put sticks or other trash in the leaf piles. Small piles will need …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals heard one use variance and four variances from development standards at its monthly meeting held Monday, Oct. 22. Petitioner Jerry Ryan of Ryan Motors requested a use variance to allow an auto sales shop to be located within a C-2 zoning district. The property is located at …read more.

WARSAW — On Tuesday, Oct. 30, David C. Kolbe will moderate a panel discussion entitled “Beyond Race and Color in Our Tribal Times.” The event will take place at the Warsaw Community Public Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The panelists are Cliff Dent, a descendant of South Carolina slaves from Phoenix, Ariz.; and Don …read more.

CLAY TOWNSHIP — Four candidates are running for seats on the Clay Township advisory board. Republican incumbents Donald L. Morris, Daniel E. Willis and Danny D. Ransbottom, along with Democratic candidate Adam Hyde are competing for the three available positions.  Republican incumbent Helen Brown will run unopposed for the township trustee seat.   Donald Morris Morris …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Monroe Township Advisory Board members and Township Trustee face no competition in the fall election. Republican candidates for the Advisory Board include Donald L. Ellison, Sonya Hathaway, and Patrick Landrigan. Republican Stephanie Cloud is running unopposed for the position of Monroe Township Trustee. Donald L. Ellison Ellison previously served on the Monroe …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory held its open house today, Oct. 20, for its newest fire station. Station 3, located at 620 W. CR 200S, Warsaw, has been operational since mid-September and is manned 24 hours a day. The new station houses a Lutheran EMS ambulance and is also near Warsaw Community Church and Eisenhower …read more.

LARWILL — Contentious issues in the southwestern Whitley County/southeastern Kosciusko County school corporation of Whitko Community Schools has fostered a larger than usual number of candidates for that school district’s school board. The field of six candidates, which includes one incumbent, are vying for two slots on a board, which has been challenged in recent …read more.

WARSAW — Despite the fall chill in the air, families bundled up for the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s Fall Family Fun event at Lucerne Park, 800 N. Park Ave., on Friday, Oct. 19. Adults and kids alike enjoyed fall activities during the event. Attendees were able to go on a hay ride, listen to …read more.

CLAYPOOL — At approximately 6:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, Seward Township Burket Volunteer and Mentone Fire Departments responded to a structure fire near Beaver Dam Lake at 7374 W. Upper Bensart Drive, Claypool. According to firefighters on the scene, no one was injured in the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown at this …read more.

PIERCETON — A groundbreaking ceremony for the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County’s new facility was held today, Oct. 19. The new shelter, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton, is slated to be open summer 2019. The goal is to have the basic framework for the facility installed by late December of this year. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Local volunteers swarmed all over the expansive Gordon Recreation Center on the Grace College campus this week to pack care packages for starving children in Africa and thousands of Warsaw Community Schools students donned hair nets and joined the fray. “I wanted to do this so I could help starving children in …read more.

WARSAW — The majority of the Warsaw Board of Works meeting held today, Oct. 19, was spent discussing wastewater business. The board approved to tentatively award the wastewater plant expansion bid to Kokosing Industrial, Westerville, Ohio. Kokosing presented the lowest bid at $25,710,750. It was noted that this bid was responsive to the bid specifications and came …read more.

SYRACUSE — The location for a new marina was finally approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday night, Oct. 18. The board approved Boatworks USA’s petition for an exception for the purpose of allowing a marina with watercraft sales and service in a commercial district. The property is located at …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In May, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, 10 youth serving nonprofit organizations were selected to participate in “Endowment Challenge 50.” Kosciusko Literacy Services is the third organization to have successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising $10,000 for their …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  The Dr. Dane A. Miller Science Complex, located on Grace College’s campus, is now home to a lush array of succulent plants, including sedum and allium varieties – but these thirsty and cold-hardy plants are not in the landscaping; they are on the roof.  The green roof at Grace College is innovative …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Rebecca Kubacki and Randy Girod, both from Syracuse, had their names added to the list of recipients of the Kosciusko County Republican Man and Woman of the Year awards. The duo was announced as the 2018 recipients at the annual Kosciusko County Republican Man and Woman of the Year dinner Thursday evening. The …read more.

WARSAW — As the removal of leaves at Oakwood Cemetery will begin soon, it is being requested that all non-adhered decorations be removed as soon as possible.  Urns with flowers on foundations and monument bases as well as saddles (flower arrangements on top of monuments) do not need to be removed.  Winter/Christmas decorations may be …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — A tour of three projects in cooperation between farmers, landowners, The Watershed Foundation and partners to reduce sediment and pollution flowing into waterways was held in June and again Oct. 13. The tour focused on two water and sediment control basins, grassy waterways and a bioswale. The trip was along the …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The discussion on unpaid ordinance fines was continued during the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 16. Town Attorney John Barrett told the council that letters were sent to citizens with ordinance fines. There are eight citizens in the town with unpaid violations. “Depending on how the council wishes to handle these issues, …read more.

    WARSAW — An open house will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, for the newest fire station of Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. The open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a dedication ceremony at noon. The event will include a flag raising, dedication by Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer, remarks from …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club is holding a food drive this month for food pantries in Syracuse and North Webster. Winter is quickly approaching, and the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club wants to make sure that no one in the community goes without food. Drop-off locations for food donations include Shopko, Dynamic Spine and Rehab Center, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A young man with quick instincts was praised Tuesday night, Oct. 16 by the Winona Lake Police Department and the town board. Remington Swanson, 18, received a Certificate of Recognition during the regular monthly meeting of the Winona Lake Town Board as a result of his actions at a traffic accident on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County property tax bills are due Nov. 13, for 2017 payable 2018 fall tax payments. Only one tax bill is mailed each year which includes both the spring and fall installment coupons. If you have a mortgage escrow to pay taxes you should have received a tax bill copy for your records …read more.

CROMWELL — Tense. Terse. Trying. Just a few ways to describe several months of public meetings held by the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District. Monday night, Oct. 15, felt no different. The standard group of frustrated residents showed up, one toting a video camera for documentation. Since July, the board and the public have been …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Solid Waste Management District discussed the future use of funds during its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Currently, the district has approximately $270,000 in its checking account. The district spent the majority of the meeting discussing how to use more of the funds to better recycling efforts in the community. “We …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Town Council meeting started in an emotional way with a moment of silence for the late Jon Sroufe, council president. Lisa Strombeck, acting president, paid tribute to Sroufe along with Council Member David Waliczek and Clerk-Treasurer Betsy Luce. Strombeck then welcomed newest council member Dan Thystrup. He was given …read more.

WARSAW — Business at this month’s Board of Aviation Commissioners meeting held Monday, Oct. 15, focused on discussing an upcoming project regarding the movement of power lines at the airport. Ken Ross of NGC Aviation Consultants said the cost estimate for the power line project through AEP is estimated at $6.2 million. “We’ve had great …read more.

WARSAW — The board of directors for Warsaw Community Public Library recognized one of their own, adopted next year’s budget and accepted bids for a new elevator at the regular monthly board meeting Monday, Oct. 15. “Bruce Hively is here with Jeff Kumfer, who is our project manager partner with SRKM Architecture and they have …read more.

WARSAW — Northern Indiana Passenger Rail Association is scheduling four public meetings throughout northern Indiana and northwest Ohio to discuss recent work completed and the next steps in securing funding for a Chicago-Fort Wayne-Columbus passenger rail line. The meetings are scheduled at the following dates and times: Wednesday, Oct. 24, 5 to 7 p.m., City Hall …read more.

SYRACUSE — A majority of the Monday, Oct. 15, Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee meeting centered on discussing the Conklin Bay project. Among the topics discussed included Conklin Bay naming rights and donor recognition. Among the options are a donor wall, plaques and bricks. Executive Director Megan McClellan will send a letter to all the people who …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Matt Sandy, assistant planning director for the county, presented two ordinance amendments at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 16. Sandy informed commissioners that the updated ordinance amendments relate to wind farms and solar power. During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission earlier this month, the APC …read more.

WARSAW — Two Warsaw-Wayne firefighters were recently deployed with a swift water rescue team to help with rescue efforts after Hurricane Florence. Brent Fifer and Nate Iden attended the Warsaw Common Council meeting on Oct. 15, to give a presentation of their rescue efforts. The team left from South Bend on Sept. 11, and traveled to …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College will host the 29th annual FunFest from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, in the Gordon Recreation Center, 100 Publishers Drive, Winona Lake. FunFest is free and open to all children and their families. This year’s theme is heroes. Children are invited to dress in their favorite heroic outfits …read more.

WARSAW — The majority of the Warsaw Common Council meeting held last night, Oct. 15, was spent discussing bonds for the sewer plant expansion and if general guidelines on public comment should be imposed for future meetings. Randy Rompola with Barnes & Thornburg LLP, presented an ordinance to issue bonds for the sewer plant expansion project. The …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Indiana Realtors have closed the books on August, releasing their summary of existing home sales from last month. All metrics are up except inventory, which is certainly a result of strong demand, seasonality, and low inventory. Most notably, the sales price of homes — single-family, townhomes, condos, and co-ops included — is still …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has declared a freeze warning for Kosciusko County. The warning is in effect from 2 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. Temperatures will drop down to the 20s and 30s. A freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops …read more.

WARSAW — Florida residents who are enduring the aftermath of Hurricane Michael will soon be experiencing some relief made possible through an act of kindness from four states away, namely Kosciusko County. On Monday morning, Oct. 15, personnel with the Warsaw-based World Compassion Network loaded a semi tractor-trailer full of relief supplies earmarked for distribution …read more.

WARSAW — Bowen Center has qualified for an AchieveWELL certification through the Wellness Council of Indiana. The non-profit mental healthcare provider was honored at the 2018 Indiana Health & Wellness Summit, Sept. 6-7, in Indianapolis. Companies that earn the AchieveWELL certification have established a corporate culture that encourages and supports employee health through worksite wellness …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after shooting and beating a male subject. Carlos Arnold Pagan Ortiz, 34, 716 W. Center St. B., Warsaw, is being charged with battery with a deadly weapon and intimidation with a deadly weapon, both level 5 felonies. On Oct. 9, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department responded …read more.

WARSAW — The board of directors for the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the members of the Kosciusko County Convention Recreation Visitor Commission recently came together for a partnership retreat. The purpose of the retreat was established to accomplish three of the 18 initiatives outlined in the CVB’s 2018 – 2021 strategic plan. …read more.

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — Three candidates are running unopposed for the three open seats on the Franklin Township advisory board. The candidates include Republican incumbents James L. Eads, Buni Leininger and Joseph Secrist.  Democratic incumbent Trilla Gearhart will run unopposed for the Franklin Township trustee position.  James Eads             Eads has …read more.

WARSAW —  An open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Light refreshments will be served and tours of the building will be given. Following the October 2017 passing of Jerry Titus, Cory Benz purchased the funeral home from Titus’ …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The northern portion of the county will be voting for candidates seeking election for Kosciusko County Council District 1 and District 2. Voters in Turkey Creek, Tippecanoe, the eastern portion of Plain and majority of Washington townships will be voting for County Council District 1 councilman Doug Heinisch. Voters in Van Buren, …read more.

WARSAW — With three district slots open and two sitting board members running for re-election, the race for available seats on the Warsaw Community Schools’ board of trustees features five hopefuls. The District 1 race, with the open spot vacated by Matt Dick, will feature three contenders in Wendy Fairchild, Keith Manuel and Michael Coon. …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library will host the following events in October: Lapsit Young children will be introduced to literature with stories and songs at Lapsit at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. Lapsit for infantas through three-year-olds lasts about 20 minutes. No library card is needed to participate. Meet in the …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Historical Society held a dedication ceremony for the late Neal Carlson on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Chinworth Bridge Trailhead on Old 30 West in Warsaw, featuring a memorial bench and commemorative plaque. Approximately 25 people attended the ceremony, including several members of Carlson’s family. Carlson’s wife, Joy, was unable to …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The 3rd Annual Taste of Kosciusko event was held Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Winona Heritage Room in Winona Lake. Admission was free. Attendees were able to purchase tickets to sample food items, as well as submit votes for best drink, best entree and best dessert in the county.  “It’s nice to see …read more.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Republican incumbents John E. Hart, Steve Sponseller and Gerald Weirick will run unopposed for the three seats on the Harrison Township advisory board. Republican incumbent Tracy Moyer is the sole candidate for the Harrison Township trustee position.  John Hart      Hart has served on the Harrison Township advisory board for one …read more.

WARSAW — Half a dozen Kosciusko County elected officials are running unopposed in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 6. The officials, all Republican, are Michael W. Reed, circuit court judge; Daniel H. Hampton, prosecuting attorney; Michelle L. Puckett, auditor; Joetta Mitchell, recorder; Kyle P. Dukes, sheriff; and Susan D. Engelberth, assessor. Michael W. Reed Reed was …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Dan Thystrup was elected to the North Webster Town Council Friday evening following a caucus of town precinct committeemen. Thystrup won the election over opponent Eldonna Warren following two votes. The first vote by Larry Kinsey and Mark Grady, the only two eligible precinct committeemen, was a tie. Following a second vote, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a frost advisory for Kosciusko County from 5 to 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. Areas of frost are expected to develop late tonight as temperatures fall into the low to mid 30s. Tender vegetation may need to be covered or otherwise protected from cold …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake’s plan commission tackled several issues Thursday afternoon, Oct. 11, including preliminary approval of a plat for the town’s latest subdivision, as well as early conversations regarding the regulation of rental properties. The rental issue had at least one board member taking issue. Building Commissioner Gene Seiman presented the panel with …read more.

WARSAW — The Fall Family Fun event scheduled for tonight, Oct. 12, at Lucerne Park has been postponed, per the Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department. Recreation Director Sheila Wieringa issued the following statement, “Due to rain and cold, we have had to postpone the Fall Family Fun event. More information to follow next week.”

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Public Works Department is planning to close the Ranch Road railroad crossing on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 15 and 16, contingent on weather. Lane restrictions are also expected on Wednesday, Oct. 17. City crews will tear out, reform, and re-pour new curbing. This work is in anticipation of Norfolk …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Local community leaders and stakeholders gathered at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center on the campus of Grace College Friday morning, Oct. 12 to hear presentations from experts in the healthcare industry on the state of health in Indiana. The event, called Community Conversation 4.0: For The Health Of It, included speakers and …read more.

INDIANA — Each year, NIPSCO and other energy providers in Indiana and across the nation provide a forecast for home heating bills during the upcoming five-month winter heating season from November through March. NIPSCO projects, assuming normal winter weather, natural gas residential customers can expect their overall bills during the winter heating season to be …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A rural Claypool couple is feeling frustrated at local government as they fight to keep a small cabin located on their property — a cabin that the county maintains is a dwelling and is subject to the same taxes as a residence. At least one representative of the county says the local government …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation has awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry a grant totaling $5,000 to fund processing fees on donated large game and livestock. This grant was recommended and made possible by the advisors of the John R. and Joan Bradway Fund. “We are very excited about our ‘Meat’ the Need program,” …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Kosciusko County Council heard a presentation Thursday night, Oct. 11 on the impact of tourism on the local economy. Jill Boggs, executive director of the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau, told the council that tourism and the travel industry had infused the county with $184.5 million in 2017. The …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Mary Louise Miller will be inducted into The Indiana Academy during its 48th annual dinner celebration Monday, Oct. 15, in Indianapolis. This year’s honorees will be recognized by the Academy for lifetimes of achievement and contribution to the state of Indiana. The Academy annually inducts into its membership individuals who have demonstrated exceptional …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community Educators Association is hosting a forum for candidates seeking a seat on the Wawasee School Board. The forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, in the lecture hall at Wawasee Middle School, 9850 SR 13, south of Syracuse. There is only a race for the District 2 seat representing …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service in northern Indiana has issued a Frost Advisory for Kosciusko County from 4 to 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12. Areas of frost are expected late tonight as temperatures fall into the low to mid 30s. Tender vegetation may need to be covered or otherwise protected from cold temperatures late …read more.

WARSAW — Bids were opened at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 11, for the upcoming Wastewater Plant Expansion project. The city received five bids as follows: $25,710,750 – Kokosing Industrial, Westerville Ohio $27,488,000 – Bowen Engineering Corporation, Indianapolis $30,499,000 – Fetters Construction, Auburn $26,880,000 – Williams Brothers Construction, Peoria, Ill. $27,173,000 – Thieneman Construction, Noblesville   …read more.

LEESBURG — Maple Leaf Farms recently donated approximately 12,000 pounds of fully cooked, individually wrapped frozen half ducks to Gleaners Food Bank in Indianapolis. This donation is part of the company’s year-long recognition of its 60th anniversary. “Supporting hunger relief organizations has been a primary goal of our family’s charitable giving program for decades,” said …read more.

WARSAW —  A ribbon cutting event was held at Beyer Brady Trail Thursday, Oct. 11, to celebrate the completion of the construction phase of the stormwater quality project. In 2016, Stormwater Utility was directed to the Beyer Brady Trail to inspect erosion issues. Following the inspection, Stormwater Utility pursued a potential stormwater quality project along …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Two people were transported to the hospital after a head-on collision on South SR 15, south of West CR 950S, Silver Lake. At approximately 4:02 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a vehicle accident. The crash involved a 2006 maroon Buick Lacrosse, …read more.

  SILVER LAKE — Town council members voted to approve the purchase of new water meters for the town in the amount of $119,890 at the meeting held Wednesday, Oct. 10. Silver Lake Water Department Superintendent Joey McNeal recommended the Sensus water meters that Todd Ortman of EJP, Lafayette, provided information about at the September meeting. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In May, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, 10 youth-serving nonprofit organizations were selected to participate in Endowment Challenge 50. CASA is the second organization to have successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising $10,000 for their endowment and to participate …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Around 4 p.m. today, Oct. 10, a head-on accident occurred on SR 15, near Kerlin Trailers in Silver Lake. Shortly after arriving on the scene, Silver Lake Emergency responders requested extrication equipment. At least one person was transported to Parkview Warsaw. No further information is available at this time.    

SYRACUSE — A significant Lilly Endowment grant awarded to the Wawasee Community School Corporation in the summer will allow more resources to be focused on increasing student attendance, decreasing student class failures and decreasing the number of dropouts. In June, the school corporation received a letter saying it had been approved for a Lilly Endowment …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College’s Warsaw site, located at 2545 Silveus Crossing, Warsaw, will host “Bridging the Gap,” medical interpreter training, in October. This training prepares bilingual individuals to work as medical interpreters. Ball State University’s Northeast Indiana Area Health Education Center is providing the training and underwriting the cost. This program is open to anyone who …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is seeking your help in identifying the individuals in these pictures. They are suspects in a battery. If you recognize the subject, please contact the Warsaw Police Department 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.

ETNA GREEN — A passionate discussion was held during the Etna Green Town Council’s meeting Tuesday, Oct. 9, regarding the future use of the former Interra Credit Union building. The council voted to send a letter of intent to Interra Credit Union for the building, located at 106 S. Walnut St. During the meeting, the …read more.

SYRACUSE — A small group of Wawasee High School students flying the Confederate flag on their pickup trucks and also wearing some form of the flag on their clothing has apparently attracted plenty of local attention and even some national attention. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening, Oct. 9, …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Syracuse, the board heard a brief report from Kim Nguyen, Wawasee High School principal, about a partnership being formed with the Jobs For America’s Graduates program. JAG is a state-based, national non-profit organization dedicated to helping high school students …read more.

PIERCETON — Business at the Pierceton Town Council meeting held Monday, Oct. 8, focused on several topics, including the town’s fuel usage and potential for more lighting at the US 30 and SR 13 intersection. The council addressed Town Manager Chip Hill about properly tracking mileage for the town’s street vehicles. Recently, the council has …read more.

PIERCETON — Official charges for the Pierceton bank robbery that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 6, were filed this afternoon, Oct. 9, after the suspect was apprehended at a Warsaw hotel. Jeffery Lee Brewer, 34, 403 N. Main St. A, Kendallville, is being charged with robbery, a level 6 felony. On Oct. 6, a Pierceton police officer responded …read more.

MILFORD — The Monday, Oct. 8, meeting of the Milford Town Council kicked off with the swearing in of two new reserve officers to the Milford Police Department. Scott Anderson and Jon Brito will receive six to eight weeks of training before joining the force in a volunteer capacity. The reserve officers will come in handy, …read more.

MILFORD — Rising costs, higher than expected interest rates and lower than expected receipts are among the factors keeping Milford’s wastewater utilities operating at a projected deficit of nearly $75,000 per year, according to Ross Hagen of Umbaugh and Associates, who presented the findings of a wastewater rate study to the Milford Town Council at its …read more.

WARSAW — Among the agenda items during the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Warsaw was a petition by Jonathon and Amanda Scroggs for a home based business, an entertainment facility, on CR 100E, north of CR 200N in Plain Township. The petition was approved as …read more.

LEESBURG —  Starting this month, Leesburg residents who have vehicles in violation of Ordinance 90.02 will be issued a fine of $10 per day, per vehicle, beginning 15 days after an infraction notice has been issued. The decision to implement the fines was made following an update on ordinance violations, provided by Leesburg Street Commissioner Craig Charlton at …read more.

WARSAW — Symphony of the Lakes, one of four cultural units of the Warsaw based non-profit Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, has announced that it will be taking a “pause” in its programming for the 2018-19 year while it restructures for better financial solvency and sustainability. The 60-member orchestra, which has built a reputation …read more.

(Video courtesy Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation) SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation has announced a Wawasee watershed ecological health study, a comprehensive analysis of nutrient and sediment loads. This is a landmark study for the foundation. Since 1991, WACF has focused on improving water quality with two primary tools: acquisition of critical properties (currently more …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — If you want to have a say in the Nov. 6 midterm election, residents need to register before 11:59 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 9. Early voting will begin at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10. Voters registering in the county clerk’s office must do so by the close of business, which is 4:30 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards Monday, Oct. 8, gave the go-ahead to pursue installation of a baby box at Fire Station 2 on McClintic Road south of Syracuse. Only three such boxes have been installed in the United States, all of them in Indiana. The climate-controlled boxes are designed to facilitate the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Jeffrey Brewer, Kendallville, is now in police custody after he was identified as the suspect in the Pierceton bank robbery on Oct. 6. Jeffrey Brewer Warsaw Police Department received a tip at 4:30 a.m. this morning, Oct. 9, that Brewer was occupying a room at the Holiday Inn Express in Warsaw. Police arrived …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer has appointed local attorney Scott Reust, of Rockhill Pinnick Attorneys, LLP, as the next City Attorney for Warsaw, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Reust will replace current City Attorney Mike Valentine. Valentine will retire at the end of this year after serving the city for thirty-four years under the leadership of three …read more.

WARSAW — During a short, three-minute meeting held last night, Oct. 8, the Warsaw Plan Commission approved its only item of business. A replat was requested for the West Hill Subdivision to turn four lots into three lots. The replat combines lot 5 and lot 2 in order to create one 7.3-acre lot for future development. Assistant …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — New networking opportunities for members and election of people to serve on the board of directors were at the top of the agenda at the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce monthly membership meeting held Monday, Oct. 8, in the chamber office. President Jim Smith, Loose Moose Motorsports, presided. “The ambassador committee …read more.

FRENCH LICK — Accelerate Indiana Municipalities announced that Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer will serve as 2nd Vice President for the association. He will take office Jan. 1, 2019. Huntingburg Mayor Denny Spinner was elected to succeed Nashville’s Brenda Young in 2019 as the association’s president. Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson will serve as 1st Vice President. …read more.

WARSAW — Glam, a local women’s fashion boutique in downtown Warsaw, is celebrating its fourth anniversary in style, while also focusing on giving back to the community. For the past three years, owner Michelle Smith LeDrew has dedicated Glam’s anniversary fashion gala to support and fund the Smithstrong Foundation. The foundation was established after LeDrew …read more.