KOSCIUSKO — The 21st Annual Shrine Turkey Shoot will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct 14, at Beeson’s Gun Range, 8994 West CR 25S, Etna Green (just off Crystal Lake Road). Over the years, thousands of local sportsmen and their families have supported the Kosciusko County …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council will feature one new face after the November election and the campaign season will be devoid of any head-to-head competition for a seat on the five-person panel. With Bruce Shaffner vacating his slot in Ward 3 after eight years on the board, most recently as the board …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Police Department is actively investigating a bank robbery that occurred in Pierceton on Saturday, Oct. 6.  At 11:40 a.m., a 911 call was received that a robbery had occurred. There was a Pierceton Police Officer on patrol in the area who arrived at the bank within one minute. The suspect had …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Kosciusko County until 10 p.m. tonight, Oct. 6. Other counties included in the watch are Allen, Fulton, Marshall and Whitley.

BOURBON — The election Nov. 6 for school board in the Triton School Corporation will feature one contested race and one re-election of an unopposed incumbent. Incumbent Kenneth Miller will seek a second term and runs without opposition in the District 4 race. Miller, and his wife Nancy, have been Bourbon residents for 27 years, …read more.

[weaver_youtube N_Dn5395IlU rel=0]   WINONA LAKE — Community members gathered at Grace College tonight, Oct. 5, to celebrate a great achievement, the grand opening of the newly completed $8.5 million Dr. Dane A. Miller Science Complex. This new science complex involved the renovation and expansion of the Cooley Science Center, which has served the science …read more.

Public Works Superintendent Jeff Beeler discusses the bids for a road paving project. WARSAW — The majority of the Warsaw Board of Works meeting held today, Oct. 5, was spent discussing a road paving bid and grants for Rotary Park. Public Works Superintendent Jeff Beeler announced that three sealed bids were opened on Oct. 4, for the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Board of Realtors is pleased to announce its fourth annual 5K Build A Home-Run was another huge success, raising $4,690. The family-friendly fall event was held on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Trails of Winona Lake. All proceeds, including sponsorship and runner fees, go to Habitat for Humanity. One of Habitat’s …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The board of directors of the Lakeview Cemetery in Silver Lake want to remind patrons that all faded grave decorations must be removed by Oct. 15.  Any decorations remaining after that date will be discarded.  In addition, decorations not in compliance with cemetery regulations will be removed as well. Fall and winter …read more.

WARSAW — Oakwood Cemetery Sexton Hal Heagy told board members that preparations are being made for fall cleanup at the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents meeting held Thursday, Oct. 4. “We’re almost caught up with storm damage,” Heagy said, adding that there is a fence that still needs to be repaired. Due to water damage …read more.

SYRACUSE — Emotions have apparently calmed at Wawasee High School after a few somewhat turbulent days involving a situation with a small group of students flying Confederate flags on their pickup trucks and also wearing clothing showing the same flag. School administrators received complaints from the public earlier this week about the Confederate flags. The …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw is hosting adult information and admissions events from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, where adult learners can receive information about low-cost education opportunities. Visitors will attend informative sessions on how they can receive grants or funding through the Next Level Jobs or Achieve Your Degree …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed nine permits and approved transfers during its meeting Thursday, Oct. 4. Barbara Hamer from Pie-Eyed Petey’s was present to address a permit violation. The business is currently not open and the alcohol license is in escrow. While Pie-Eyed Petey’s was open, an employee had served alcohol …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Did you know that Indiana ranks at the bottom of many important health metrics? Consider attending the Kosciusko County’s Community Conversation 4.0 For the Health of It event at 7:15 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, in Winona Lake. These conversations are about “The Path to Hoosier Health” including the areas of tobacco, infant mortality, obesity …read more.

WARSAW — A brief Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting held Wednesday, Oct. 3, began with the discussion of a ‘no parking’ zone on Hickory Street. The area is currently listed as a ‘no parking’ zone but there is no ordinance at this time. “I’ll make a motion that we put in no parking from the first alley north …read more.

SYRACUSE — After a delay of several weeks due to resolving some technical issues, spring 2018 ISTEP+ results were finally released to the public Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 3, by the Indiana Department of Education. Results had originally been planned for release in August but were then delayed due to some graphing and image problems that …read more.

WARSAW — With no apparent opposition, updated ordinance amendments for wind and solar power are moving forward. During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 3, in Warsaw, the APC recommended approval of amending the ordinances in the county governing wind farms, micro wind systems and solar systems. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — As the election approaches, the Indiana Department of Transportation reminds Hoosiers that campaign signs are prohibited from state right-of-way according to Indiana Code 9-21-4-6. INDOT personnel are required by state law to remove all unauthorized signs within the state right-of-way. Areas that should remain sign-free include: intersections interchanges rights-of-way that run parallel to …read more.

WARSAW — Fire Chief Mike Wilson announced that the department is hosting a community open house for the new Fire Station 3 on Oct. 20. The announcement was made during the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory meeting held on Oct. 2. The open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a dedication ceremony …read more.

UPDATE: The Silver Alert on Rodney Howard has been canceled as of 12:53 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3.   ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department is investigating the disappearance of an adult from Rochester. Rodney Howard is a 78-year-old white male, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 298 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last …read more.

WARSAW — Wildman has acquired a portion of the customers of Monarch Linen and Uniform Rentals to best serve the South Bend area. After deciding to specialize in the healthcare, hospitality, and fine dining segments, Monarch was looking for a partner to take over their industrial and food and beverage accounts. It chose Wildman as …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Kosciusko commissioners heard information related to a program designed to shorten response time in active shooter situations at their meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 2.  Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert and Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock  presented the information.  According to Rock, the program is called School Guard. Teachers and staff would …read more.

MENTONE — The town of Mentone is taking steps to thwart what it says has been a history of delinquency when it comes to residents paying water bills on time. “It’s been chronic, people just never pay on time,” said Town Board President Jill Gross. “It’s getting worse, too, it seems like,” said Board Member …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw City Council received the preliminary tax rate at the meeting held last night, Oct. 1. Currently, the 2019 tax rate was presented as 1.34, up from last year’s rate of 1.27. Council Member Diane Quance explained that this is the highest figure the 2019 tax rate could be, a do-not-exceed number. …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Career Center will host the following events in October. The Career Center is adjacent to the Goodwill retail store at 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw. All Career Center events are free and open to the public. The Warsaw Career Center offers monthly workshops that can be completed in increments, with …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A caucus has been called for 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, to fill a vacancy in the office of North Webster Town Council. The caucus is due to the death of Jon Sroufe, council member. The caucus will be held in the North Webster Community Center, town council chambers. The caucus will …read more.

INDIANA — Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of scam callers trying to obtain people’s personal information by claiming to represent the Social Security Administration. In recent days, the Office of the Attorney General has received several dozen calls from Hoosiers reporting robocalls from such impostors. Upon answering their phones, these individuals …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust managed by 1st Source Bank recently donated $4,000 to Stage 2 of Lakeland Christina Academy’s five-stage campus safety campaign. The $64,000 Stage 1 of LCA’s campus safety campaign was completed earlier this month with the installation of a state-of-the-art security camera system. To fund Stage 1 LCA raised …read more.

WARSAW — The sitting Kosciusko County Council members who are up for re-election are both seeking new terms, but will face challengers in the November election if they hope to serve new terms. Republicans Ernie Wiggins of District 3 and Jon Garber of District 4 will be challenged on Nov. 6 by Democrats Gary L. …read more.

WARSAW —  — Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw on Thursday, Oct. 4, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. A staff member will be at Warsaw City Hall, 102 S. Buffalo Street, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

MILFORD — Milford residents and others gathered on a cool evening, Saturday, Sept. 29, for the second annual Milford Block Party, hosted by Harvest Coffee and held in the public parking lot on Main Street. The event featured music, games and several community organizations, including the Milford Public Library, Milford Police Department, Wawasee Community Bible …read more.

WARSAW — When voters cast their ballots Nov. 6, residents of Indiana’s District 18 will have two choices for the Indiana House of Representatives — Republican incumbent David Wolkins and Democratic challenger Dee Moore. Moore, a farmer from North Manchester, campaigns heavily on environmental issues as well as women’s rights “A strong statement concerning women’s …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — Statements for and against sewers and questions were heard from residents in and around Tippecanoe and Chapman lakes Saturday afternoon. A public meeting was held by the county commissioners and council to provide information about the proposed Tippy-Chapman Lake Regional Sewer District, and hear from the public. Approximately 350-400 people gathered …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The weather was comfortable and fall-like for the Village at Winona’s Oktoberfest celebration today, Sept. 29. Festivities for all ages took place throughout the day, starting with a Porsche car show at 11 a.m. Approximately 25 Porsches were on display on East Canal Street. Attendees also got the opportunity to participate in …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford Public Library will host the following events in October: Mark your calendars for the Lights Out at the Library program. The community voted to select a book from three possible titles and “Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin won the most votes. The library will bring the book to life from …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY —  Two candidates are vying for Kosciusko County Commissioner for the southern district. The Republican incumbent is Robert M. (Bob) Conley. The second candidate is a Democrat, J. Todd Weingart. Robert Conley   Conley was born in Warsaw. He lived on a farm near Pierceton. As a child, he learned to get along …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Summer and sand, for the most part, are synonymous with beach. But for two Grace College students, they meant a dig in the desert this summer. Ben Gruber, a May 2018 graduate from Harlan, and Christian Prater, a senior from Sheridan, spent six weeks excavating Tel Burna, a site in the Sephelah …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Beware of the many tactics fraudsters and criminals use to obtain personal information and try to access your accounts and, ultimately, try to take your money. “The two types of scams we are seeing most frequently are those in which people are tricked into giving out their online banking credentials and also computer …read more.

SYRACUSE — The annual Wawasee Walk, sponsored by Syracuse-Wawasee Area Ministerial Association, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. The fundraiser will offer two routes, both of which begin at Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N Long Drive: • a 4.5-mile walk around Syracuse Lake • a walk to Rose Home, 72876 CR 29, Syracuse, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Treasures for Troops, a soldier support ministry through the First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, is conducting the eighth annual “Operation TREAT a Soldier.” In 2017, the project collected 415 bags that were deployed to service members. These bags are sent to eight different groups in four countries. “We are so blessed …read more.

WARSAW — The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association has established Sunday, Sept. 30, as Hunger Awareness Sunday. Churches, groups and individuals are encourage to donate gifts-in-kind for monies to local pantries. The Salvation Army “Choice Pantry” has seen an increase in requests for food in 2018. According to Major Bill Welch the pantry has seen a 25 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Prairie Township Advisory Board members and Township Trustee face no competition in the fall election. Republican incumbents for the Advisory Board include Lila Christner Thompson, Gordon R. Drake, and Connie S. Himes. The Republican incumbent for Prairie Township Trustee is Julia Goon. The upcoming election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 6. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of September 2018. This project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI: Taskforce Indiana is a year-long, statewide project …read more.

  AKRON — Contested races and the guarantee of at least two new faces will make the election in November for Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s Board of Trustees significant for that southern Kosciusko County/Fulton County school system. Current board member Stan Miller announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election in District 3 when …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — After an illustrious career spanning over four decades, Jim Molebash will retire from the Anthony Wayne Area Council – Boy Scouts of America on Sept. 29, after 42 years of professional services. He currently serves as Assistant Scout Executive of Anthony Wayne Area Council, Fort Wayne. Molebash’s career began as Associate District Executive in …read more.

WARSAW — Part of the city of Warsaw’s microsurfacing project is scheduled for this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30th, weather permitting.  There will be road restrictions during this project.  These roads include: Little League Drive Kesler Street Leiter Drive Armstrong Road

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community Hospital Board of Trustees has selected Jae Dale, MBA as its new chief executive officer effective Oct. 15. Dale brings over 20 years of hospital administration experience to KCH. For the past seven years, Dale has served as the chief executive officer of Oro Valley Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., where …read more.

WARSAW — OrthoWorx announced a new, expanded talent development initiative that will focus on promoting careers in local manufacturing companies to eighth-grade students in Kosciusko County. DiscoverME will be taking place across Kosciusko County during the week of Oct. 1, aligning with National Manufacturing Week. It will engage all eighth-grade students in Tippecanoe Valley, Warsaw, …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana State Police have been asked to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred this evening, Sept. 26, involving a Warsaw police officer. Preliminary investigation shows that around 7:26 p.m., the Warsaw Police Department was called to a house in the 1800 block of Michaels Street for an unwanted party. This unwanted party …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw’s Department of Public Works will be paving two streets today, Sept. 26, and tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 27.  This work will require road closures to the following streets: Columbia Street between Market Street and Winona Avenue (SR 25) will be closed today. Park Avenue between Ross Avenue and Oldfather Streets …read more.

SILVER LAKE —  ACRES Land Trust’s Wildwood nature preserve in Kosciusko County has grown by 19 acres enclosing the preserve’s small pond, thanks to a purchase from neighbor and tenant farmer Roger Wagoner and his wife, Carla. “We’re eager to work with neighbors and funders to expand existing preserves,” says Jason Kissel, executive director of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Kosciusko County. The watch is in effect until midnight.  Other counties under the watch include Allan, Cass, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, Marshall, Noble and Whitley counties.

WARSAW —  Lakeland Regional Sewer District board of directors spent much of its Sept. 19 public meeting reviewing nearly 20 requests to waive failure to connect penalties. According to Greg Gear, LRSD manager, 43 properties out of nearly 1,700 remain unconnected, far less than was expected last spring. Throughout the decision-making process, the board held …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Sheriff Rocky Goshert would like to recognize two deputies that were awarded the Indiana Sheriff’s Association Life Saving Award during the association’s summer conference. Kyle M. Cooper and Daisha M. Dove both took measures to save the life of an inmate attempting to commit suicide in the Kosciusko County Jail. The inmate attempted …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that road repair is planned for several locations in the Fort Wayne district, beginning on or after Wednesday, Sept. 26, weather permitting. Work will take place in the following locations: SR 13, between SR 14 and just south of Pierceton, in Kosciusko County SR 19, between West …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail project is moving along, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard at its meeting Monday, Sept. 24. There was a pre-bid meeting Thursday, Sept. 13. There are four companies interested in bidding as general contractor, as well as 11 bidding the boardwalk portion, and four bidding the concrete portion to …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital has committed to be the title sponsor for The 4th annual Freaky 5K Family Halloween Run / Walk, held on Oct. 27.  The run/walk begins at the K21 Health Pavilion, around the Beyer Farm Trail, and finishes back near the KCH campus in the Health Pavilion parking lot.  This year’s race director, Brian …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals approved four requests related to two properties at their meeting held Monday, Sept. 24.  In the first of two cases presented by Petitioner Bennie Banghart, a request was made for a variance from developmental standards to permit an accessory structure to be located closer to the front …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS held their annual new member orientation on Sept. 20, 2018. To date, KBOR has welcomed twenty-two new real estate licensees to their membership in 2018. New REALTOR members pledge to protect the individual right of real estate ownership and to serve Kosciusko County well by observing the National …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Who can register to vote? Where do you register? Have you moved since you last voted? I haven’t voted in years, am I still registered? I didn’t vote in the primary can I still vote in the general election? How do I know if I’m registered? These questions and many more are …read more.

WARSAW — Michiana Crime Stoppers is seeking tips on a burglary that was reported on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Albertson’s Sport Shop, Warsaw. Several firearms, including long guns and handguns, were stolen. Provide an anonymous tip by calling (800) 342-STOP or (574) 288-STOP. Or, you can report tips online at www.p3tips.com/203.  

WARSAW — Three Warsaw individuals were arrested after breaking into a residence and stealing items. Nathan Scott Dimmock, 32, 413 S. High St., Warsaw, is being charged with burglary, a level 4 felony; theft, a class A misdemeanor; and sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony. James Allen Bradley, Jr., 21, 1313 N. CR 525W, …read more.

WARSAW — Democrats in Kosciusko County are fired up for the upcoming election as close to 100 attended the second annual Salute to Service Saturday evening, Sept. 22, at Noa, Noa, Warsaw. The evening focused on recognizing those who have served – the local party and the military. Awards were presented to Jim Townsend, Jeanne …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Due to threatening remarks directed toward Whitko Jr/Sr High School, the decision was made to lock down the school for the safety of all students and staff. The issue was resolved swiftly, in a matter of minutes, and at this time everyone is safe and accounted for. More details will be released …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Upon receiving word that the State of Indiana was awarded a two-year grant of $18.1 million per year from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for opioid treatment services, Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Jennifer Walthall, M.D., M.P.H., issued this statement: “These …read more.

WARSAW — Imagine being a kid again. You’re walking to school and all you can think about is lunch. But you’re not contemplating this because you don’t know what’s on the menu. Rather, you’re looking forward to it because that’s the only meal you’ll eat for the day. This is a struggle thousands of Haitian …read more.

WARSAW — Sept. 23 through 29 is National Rail Safety Week, and the City of Warsaw is supporting that national campaign and encouraging residents to reflect on their own habits and make changes to protect their lives and the safety of train crew members. Every three hours in the United States, a person or vehicle …read more.

WARSAW — The annual Kosciusko County Fire Association fish fry wasn’t just an evening to enjoy fish and camaraderie, but also an evening to recognize firefighters with the annual attendance, service and firefighter of the year awards. This was the 72nd annual fish fry for the association. Loren Melton, Etna Green Fire Department, received the …read more.

INDIANA — The Democrat, incumbent candidate for the U.S. Senate, Joe Donnelly, currently serves on the Armed Services Committee, Banking Committee, Agriculture Committee and the Aging Committee in the U.S. Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 2012. Mike Braun, Republican candidate for the Senate, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014. The election for U.S. Senate will take place Tuesday, Nov. 6.

WARSAW — During the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting held today, Sept. 21, board members agreed to waive stormwater charges for the Shadow Lakes area. Properties in that area have not been billed for stormwater charges due to the recent annexation of Shadow Lakes in May 2018. A software malfunction caused multi-unit properties …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after reportedly beating a female subject. Alex Wayne Montileaux, 24, 2981 W. CR 200S, Warsaw, is being charged with domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; and domestic battery with prior conviction enhancement, a level 6 felony. On June 14, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department has received approval to hire Jordan E. Roberts and Justin A. Lewis as probationary patrol officers.  Roberts is a graduate of Leo High School and attended IPFW where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in public affairs. He is a 2013 graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Roberts formerly …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is pleased to announce that poet, educator and New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander will visit Grace on Oct. 3 as part of his “Swing” book tour. “Swing” is the newest of 28 books authored by Alexander; others include Newbery medal-winning “The Crossover,” “Rebound” and “Solo.” Mr. Alexander will …read more.

WARSAW —  Law enforcement officials from Kosciusko, Case and Fulton counties had the opportunity to attend a demonstration of the new B Scan body scanner at the Kosciusko County Jail Thursday, Sept. 20.  Kosciusko County Sheriff William “Rocky” Goshert addressed the Kosciusko County Council in February about the need for a body scanner to detect …read more.

By Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs INDIANA — The Navy’s newest fast-attack submarine, USS Indiana (SSN 789), will be commissioned at the Navy Port at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Port Canaveral, Fla., Sept. 29. It will be the sixteenth Virginia-class submarine to join the fleet.  Indiana will be the third U.S. Navy ship, …read more.

INDIANA — Indiana’s lowest-cost natural gas provider, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC, received a decision from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to modify its natural gas rates effective Oct. 1. “Maintaining affordable energy costs for customers is essential,” said NIPSCO president Violet Sistovaris. “This balanced outcome allows us to continue to improve service and …read more.

WARSAW — The recent announcement by Kroger it was phasing out plastic bags by 2025 put recycling back in the headlines; however, for Tom Ganser and the other employees of the Kosciusko County Recycling Depot, there have been other developments in the world, which may require people to take a closer look at how they …read more.

MISHAWAKA — Bethel College President Gregg A. Chenoweth, Ph.D., announced that on May 6, 2019, the institution will begin operating under a new name, Bethel University. The decision for the name change was made by Bethel’s Board of Trustees at their spring 2018 meeting. Randy Lehman, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and a Bethel …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College Homecoming will take place on Oct. 5 and 6. The weekend is designed for alumni, students and families to reconnect with friends, tour campus, enjoy entertainment, competition and more. For the complete event schedule and to register, visit the Grace College website. “The focus of the weekend is to honor …read more.

WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks and Recreation board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18, Warsaw Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer informed board members that the iStrike Lightning Detection System should arrive sometime within the next week. At the June board meeting, Plummer announced that the parks department received a grant in the amount of $19,992 from the Kosciusko …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business at the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 18, focused on a water treatment system and new in-car and body cameras for Claypool police officers. Jeff Hersha, associate and project manager for Jones and Henry Engineers, Ltd., Fort Wayne, was present at the meeting. The work on the water, or lagoon, treatment system …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved spending $59,463 for a new chlorine system to be installed at the wastewater plant during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 18. The cost includes new computer, software, electrical wiring and purchasing chlorine bleach. Installation is to be completed by the end of the year. Robin Merchant, public …read more.

SYRACUSE — Ken Troutman and Cody Leer were introduced to the Syracuse Town Council at the start of its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 18. Troutman is the new ordinance enforcement officer. He has 30 years experience in construction and has done several mission trips involving building projects in the past. Leer was sworn in …read more.

WINONA LAKE — As the town board of Winona Lake considered the 2019 proposed budget one month prior to final adoption, one department found itself at odds with the town’s main holder of the purse strings over the subject of fund transfers. Paige Sansone of Umbaugh & Associates discussed Winona Lake’s proposed 2019 and lauded …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Last year, the city of Warsaw ran an immensely successful crowdfunding campaign for the Warsaw Alley. Its goal was $50,000 in order to receive a $50,000 matching grant from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. Well, not only did it meet its goal – it exceeded it. With the support of 144 donors, …read more.

CROMWELL — Following several heated discussions between members of the public and board representatives, the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board began Monday evening’s meeting with an outline of rules. Last month, one public member presented Indiana code allowing the public comments to continue indefinitely without advance notice at the start of the meeting. Monday …read more.

SYRACUSE — Only about a month into the school year next summer’s school renovation projects are already being planned. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening, Sept. 18, in Syracuse, the board approved resolutions for projects to proceed in three different categories. Those categories are renovation, solar and safety, security …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Solid Waste Management District discussed a sticker system and student education during its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The district approved a sticker system that will be used for televisions and appliances left next to trash bins for pick-up. The stickers will be placed on electrical items that can be recycled …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council was visited by three people asking questions about a variety of town issues. Representing the North Webster American Legion Post 253 were the Legion’s CFO Don Coverstone and Tracey Sleighter, general manager. Local resident Larry Kinsey was following up on issues he brought to the council last month. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties, are beginning to receive reports from victims of fraud from their Interra accounts. Syracuse Police have received seven reports at this point from victims who have found roughly $500 plus a fee, withdrawn from their Interra accounts from ATMs …read more.

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) today. Tuesday, Sept. 18, announced the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted unanimously to advance the nomination of Kip Tom of Leesburg. Tom is nominated to be Ambassador and U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. His nomination now heads …read more.

WARSAW — Eight-week classes at Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw start Oct. 15. These classes offer the same material as traditional 16-week classes, but in half the time. Students can choose from a variety of subjects including accounting, agriculture, aviation, biology, business, computer technology, criminal justice, English, healthcare, hospitality administration, mathematics, paralegal studies, student success, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —   Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello requested permission to move forward with a mutual aid agreement at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 18. According to Ciriello, the agreement is with Laporte and St. Joseph counties for manpower and equipment through the coroner’s office in case of a mass casualty incident or …read more.

WARSAW — A former clergyman who served in Warsaw has been included in a list of names of clergy who’ve been credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor. The list was provided today, Sept. 18, by The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Richard Stieglitz served at Sacred Heart Parish, Warsaw, in 1983. The Diocese of …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College literature, language and communication department is pleased to welcome Marjorie Maddox, professor of English and creative writing at Lock Haven University, to campus this fall. An award-winning poet who has authored 11 collections of poetry and hundreds of short stories and essays, Maddox will read from her published works and …read more.

WARSAW — A local landlord is facing code violations on three separate apartment buildings within the Warsaw city limits. The landlord attended the code enforcement hearing held today, Sept. 18. Ralph Fitch, Larwill, owns the properties located at 214 N. Ft. Wayne St., 500 Chinworth Court and 1503 Green Hill Drive. All of these properties are set up …read more.

Jeffrey Rowe, of Umbaugh & Associates, explains the cost of service study. WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council got the first look at the cost of service study, which included the projected sewage rate increase, during the meeting held last night, Sept. 17. Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer explained that the city received the draft of the …read more.

MILFORD — A Milford man was arrested after allegedly hitting a female, causing her to sustain a fractured rib. Cory Michale Cole, 19, 602 W. Section St. 212, Milford, is being charged with battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; and battery, a class B misdemeanor. On Monday, Aug. 27, an officer …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was arrested after creating a merchandise credit card for a customer and using it to purchase items from Menards. Perla Joceline Ayala, 22, 3762 E. Old Road 30 685, Warsaw, is being charged with two counts of theft. On July 11, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department was dispatched …read more.

WARSAW — Two semi-trucks were involved in a four-vehicle accident on US 30 today, Sept. 17. The accident occurred at the intersection of US 30 and Parker Street, Warsaw, around 1:40 p.m. A Honda Pilot and Chevy Traverse suffered from rear-end damage. One semi-truck had minor front-end damage while the other semi-truck had minimal damage. Lutheran …read more.