SYRACUSE — Early morning rain didn’t deter many of the artists who are participating in the Oakwood Fine Arts Festival, taking place today, Saturday, Aug. 25. The festival goes on until 3 p.m. Tammy Cotton, executive director of Chautauqua-Wawasee, said 24 artists were expected with 22 showing up. “The goal is to have about 30 …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Kids Olympics at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex was cancelled Saturday, Aug. 25, due to inclement weather. Organizers with the Lakeland Youth Center and Syracuse Parks and Recreation have not yet determined if the event will be rescheduled. An announcement will be made early in the week of Aug. 27 on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — K21 Health Foundation has provided a gift of $20,000 to Baker Youth Club as a way of continuing their 20th-year celebration, honoring their many years of serving the community. Since BYC first opened its doors in 1926, they have provided a place for recreation, fellowship and friendship for youth in Kosciusko County. Throughout …read more.

WARSAW — At 2:30 p.m. today, Aug. 24, an accident occurred between an SUV and a motorcycle. The accident happened at the intersection of Colfax and Sheridan streets, Warsaw. According to dispatch reports, the motorcycle driver was ran over by the SUV. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to KCH for injuries. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The deadline for candidates wishing to seek a seat on their respective school board ended at noon today, Friday, Aug. 24. The final week saw nine individuals filing candidacies for school boards throughout the county. The final result is there will be races for district seats at TIppecanoe Valley, Triton, Warsaw, Whitko …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Warsaw Winona Lake Ride+Walk Advisory Committee got things spinning at Grace College’s Welcome Weekend by giving away a bicycle to an incoming freshman. Tyler Brueckman, of Dayton, Ohio, won a new Grace College cruiser bike in a drawing that happened at registration this past Saturday, Aug. 18.  Brueckman is starting the …read more.

WARSAW — Local economic experts are pointing to some negative results stemming from a booming economy as the job numbers increase along with local populations. George Robertson, president of the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation reported this week that Kosciusko County’s number of employed workers has increased by about 4,000 since 2010. “Some fast growth communities …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Questa Education Foundation is excited to announce two of the recipients of the Walter and Lucille Beckman Scholarship. These scholarship recipients are majoring in education or social work and have been chosen for excellence in their college academic performance by maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA or higher during college. Danielle Straits is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — At approximately 6:45 a.m. today, Aug. 24, Kosciusko County 911 received a report of a personal injury accident at the intersection of CR 400E and CR 600S, Warsaw.  When Kosciusko County Emergency Personnel arrived they located a White Chevrolet Utility Truck and a maroon Ford F-250 on the north-west corner of the intersection. The White …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that bridge maintenance is scheduled for SR 19 over Wilhelm-Kurtz Ditch in Kosciusko County, south of the city of Nappanee SR 19 is expected to close on or after Monday, Aug. 27, weather permitting. The closure, which will allow contractors to complete a bridge deck overlay, is …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Flavia Villaca de Faria and Arturo Fonseca have some big things in common. They are both Latino students studying at Grace College who recently completed a summer internship at CRH, the largest building materials company in North America. But they have their differences, too. Villaca de Faria is from Sao Paulo, Brazil, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The United Way of Kosciusko County held a children’s book drive over the summer as its “Big Give” project. The organization set a goal of gathering 6,000 gently used children’s books, with more than 30 local businesses helping out by setting up donation tubs. However, the project exceeded expectations, as more than 11,000 …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today chaired a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during which five nominees were considered for confirmation, including Kip Tom of Leesburg. Tom is nominated to be Ambassador and U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. Both Senator Young and Senator Joe …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Questa Education Foundation would like to congratulate Kosciusko County native Ethan Cook for receiving the Dodez Scholarship. Cook is a junior at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., and is majoring in mathematics. Congratulations to Cook and Questa’s four other scholarship recipients. The Edward C. Dodez Scholarship assists Indiana students who are attending …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A Silver Lake woman was arrested after she kicked an officer in the groin and resisted arrest. Tina Marie Cole, 36, 408 N. Elm St., Silver Lake, is being charged with battery to a law enforcement officer, a level 6 felony; resisting law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor; battery, a class B …read more.

WARSAW — Discussion at the Warsaw Parks and Recreation board meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 21, centered around the Central Park master plan. Ron Dick and Jerod Monce, architects with Design Collaborative, Fort Wayne, attended the meeting to provide an update presentation.  “Center Lake beach is one of the key attractions for the park as well as …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Business at the Claypool Town Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 21, was brief, focusing on issues regarding citizens not paying ordinance fines. Council members, Town Marshal Ben Sanders and Town Attorney John Barrett discussed how the town of Claypool should address citizens who are not paying ordinance fines. During the discussion, Barrett said that …read more.

WARSAW — This year, VA Northern Indiana Health Care System will support nine stand downs in northeast Indiana. Last year, similar events drew 850 veterans and produced 30 referrals for follow up assistance. Warsaw’s stand down event will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Center Lake Pavilion, 117 E. Canal …read more.

WARSAW — The state’s top prosecutor took the podium outside Kosciusko County’s jail Wednesday morning, Aug. 22, to officially announce the launch of a program designed to tackle substance abuse issues suffered by many of the nation’s inmates. Curtis Hill, Indiana Attorney General, joined Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert, Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Hampton …read more.

SYRACUSE —  Water was the main theme during the Syracuse Town Council’s monthly meeting held Tuesday night, Aug. 21. In new business, Councilman Tom Hoover stated a difference of opinion regarding rates between the council and the Turkey Creek Sewer District has been discussed for months with no agreement. Representatives for the town have attempted …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council heard from the North Webster Park Board President Steve Kemp during it monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the North Webster Community Center. Kemp stated, “All the bids of the proposed improvements at North Webster Town Park are in. The total cost of the project is $18,575.” The …read more.

CROMWELL — “Actually, you can’t do that,” announced public member Robert Kocher. The regular monthly meeting of Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board got heated several times during the Monday evening, Aug. 20, session. Kocher presented board president Rex Heil with documentation — the board cannot limit public comments and questions without first announcing it …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Solid Waste Management District meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 21, focused on the results of the free three-month television amnesty program. In July, the last month of the amnesty period, the Kosciusko County Recycling Depot received 950 televisions. On average, that’s approximately 43 televisions a day. In May, 378 televisions were collected …read more.

SYRACUSE — During a presentation by Alan Tehan, owner of Technical Services, to the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Aug. 21, in Syracuse, there was a photo on the BenQ interactive board showing a robotic corn planter. It essentially summed up Tehan’s thinking about how to train students to be ready to enter a technology …read more.

  PIERCETON — The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is at max capacity for cats and is seeking the public’s assistance with cat adoption. “This is the season for cat breeding, so there’s overpopulation in epic proportions,” said AWL Executive Director Katey Wilks Zemen. “We have absolutely no more kennels to house cats.” Currently, …read more.

WARSAW —  A tree near the Pete Thorn building was destroyed after being struck by lightning around 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20. The lightning strike obliterated the tree, with parts of the tree reportedly being blown up to 30 yards away.  The Pete Thorn Center, located at 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, suffered damage to …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council spent nearly two and one-half hours on Monday, Aug. 20, hearing from department heads as each supervisor spelled out their budget requests for 2019. The council heard from approximately 25 department heads and elected officials regarding 76 line items. The council’s total requested budget for 2019, prior to Monday’s …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko commissioners approved five rezoning requests as well as a road vacation request at their meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 21.  Indiana University Foundation petitioned to rezone 5.5 acres from agricultural to residential. The land, which is the old Arnolt property, is owned by the IU Foundation and is located near the cemetery, on …read more.

SYRACUSE — Students were safely able to walk to school along a portion of the new Syracuse-Webster Road Trail last week. The Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard the news at the meeting Monday, Aug. 20. “It’s getting used,” said Dr. Tom Edington, who said most of the users are high school students. The trail extends to Wawasee …read more.

Fire Chief Mike Wilson presents his budget to the council. WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council spent almost two hours discussing the budgets of nine different departments during the meeting held last night, Aug. 20. Department heads were present to explain their budgets to the council. Some departments only had one budget while others had as …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Twelve teens were sworn in as Kosciusko Cares Teen Court members during a ceremony held Monday, Aug. 20. Teen Court is a restorative justice program for juveniles involved in first time offenses. The program allows for participants to take responsibility for their actions and work to restore balance to relationships with their family …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be launching the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, a national program to help those at risk for type 2 diabetes make healthy changes to prevent the onset of this epidemic disease.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 million adults in the United States have diabetes. …read more.

WARSAW — The newly-formed Warsaw Evening Optimist Club is a volunteer club created by women, friendly and welcoming to all, and formed to benefit the children of our communities as we encourage, enrich and empower women to succeed in a diverse world. “As a long-time Optimist member, I saw a need in the community which …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Candidates interested in filing for seat on area school boards have just a few days to file candidacies with the Kosciusko County Clerk. The deadline for filing is noon Friday, Aug. 24. Tippecanoe Valley, Triton, Wa-Nee, Wawasee, Warsaw and Whitko school corporations all have seats up for election in the general primary …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Tom and Holly Tuttle, Syracuse, were presented the co-Chief Award Sunday, Aug. 19, at the Wawasee Property Owners Association annual meeting. The annual meeting, attended by close to 70 people, was held at The Owl’s Nest, North Webster. The Chief Award has been presented each year since 2006 to honor someone who …read more.

WARSAW — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Beaman Home on Parker Street in Warsaw Friday, Aug. 17, to celebrate the completion of the parking lot. “This was the final step in our construction journey,” said Beaman Home Executive Director Tracie Hodson.  “The parking lot was made possible by a donation through a …read more.

MILFORD — Lizards Bar and Grill, 132 S. Main St., celebrated its grand opening under new ownership with a well-attended ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday afternoon, Aug. 18. Owners Rich Miotto Jr. and Tracy Miotto assumed ownership of the restaurant on July 1. Milford is a venue that suited Rich’s tastes. “Something that always attracted me …read more.

WARSAW — Per the Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department, the concert in Central Park scheduled for tonight featuring Jared Knox has been canceled.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw boasts three new members of the town’s team of firefighters. On Friday, Aug. 17, Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer swore in Tony Shilling, Lucas Ellsworth and Zachary Rumsyre as city firefighters during the regular meeting of the Board of Public Works and Safety. The trio completed the fire department’s year-long …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — A Leesburg man was arrested after inappropriately touching a female. Jeffery James Oswalt, 38, 5219 E. CR 500N 3, Leesburg, is being charged with sexual battery, a level 6 felony; and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a …read more.

WARSAW — After 26 years of service with the Warsaw Police Department, Officer Brian T. Hupp is retiring effective Aug. 31. Hupp began his career with the Warsaw Police Department on Nov. 16, 1991, after serving two years as a patrol officer for the town of Winona Lake. He is a 1990 graduate of the Indiana Law …read more.

BOURBON — A Bourbon woman has undertaken a crusade to help support the troops, and is including those serving in the military of the four-legged variety. Lisa Eiser, whose son Nicholas graduated from Triton Jr.-Sr. High School and is now serving on submarines in the U.S. Navy, is a volunteer with the Military Working Dog …read more.

WABASH – The Honeywell Foundation Educational Outreach Program, now beginning its 21st year, provides arts-in-education opportunities to students in pre-school through twelfth grade. During the 2017-18 school year, the program served 14 counties in Northeast Indiana with more than 48,000 student interactions.  Since 2002, Duke Energy has been an outstanding partner for the program. Duke Energy …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana released a special weather statement at 5:07 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17.  A line of strong thunderstorms will affect northern Wabash, eastern Fulton, southern Kosciusko, northeastern Cass and northwestern Miami counties. At 5:06 a.m. radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Mentone to six miles …read more.

ROCHESTER — At approximately 1:50 pm Thursday, Aug. 16, a two-vehicle accident occurred on US 31, north of the Tippecanoe River Bridge. Preliminary investigation by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office shows a white 2014 Isuzu NPR Commercial truck registered to B & B Contracting & Supply, LLC from Indianapolis and driven by Deon Tre Alan Crawford, …read more.

WARSAW — A groundbreaking ceremony for Orthopediatrics’ expansion was held today, Aug. 16. Orthopediatrics, located at 2850 Frontier Drive, Warsaw, is expanding its existing warehouse while also creating additional office, education and training spaces. “We’ve been seeing consistent growth,” said Mallory Trusty, director of human resources at Orthopediatrics. “This will be a multi-phase project where …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  Grace College and Right to Life of North Central Indiana will co-sponsor a leadership luncheon on Monday, Sept. 17, at Westminster Hall, 105 9th St., Winona Lake. The event will feature a keynote presentation from retired Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin, executive vice president of the Family Research Council and former commander of …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Highway Department headquarters is a bustling area of construction trucks, heavy equipment and workers — and many of these are not indigenous to the department’s normal day-to-day operations. For some time now, the department has been undergoing a facelift that had an original price tag of $1.8 million. “The building …read more.

WARSAW — From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, Lutheran EMS and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory will be teaming up with Martin’s Supermarket to provide a free drive-through car seat clinic, with a complimentary lunch provided by Martin’s. During the clinic, a certified car seat technician will inspect each individual seat for correct installation, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster United Methodist Church, 7822 E. Epworth Forest Road, will hold a Dan’s hand-breaded tenderloin and fish dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. The dinner includes an all-you-can-eat main course, sides, desserts and drinks. The dinner is $9 per adult presale, $10 at the door; $5 for children …read more.

WARSAW — More than 1,700 kids in Kosciusko County have benefited from the efforts of Agaitas Sports Camps since its founding in 2012. The nonprofit organization offers free soccer, baseball and basketball camps to youth from kindergarten through sixth grade. Attendees are taught the fundamentals of the game and overall athletic and character development. In …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 14, focused on fire station door work and potential wastewater adjustments. Clerk-Treasurer Laura Baker brought up the idea of implementing a sprinkling credit for the town. To qualify for a sprinkling credit, if residents’ water bills from June to August are more than bills …read more.

WARSAW — Business at this month’s Board of Aviation Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 14, focused on fuel price structure and insurance renewals. Airport Manager Nick King proposed a pricing structure for fuel that would be implemented starting in October. The price would gradually increase until 2020. Currently, the airport charges $3.95 per gallon. “Our …read more.

SYRACUSE — A fundraising effort by two Wawasee High School students on the campus radio station last year resulted in a public service award from the Indiana Broadcasters Association. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee school board Tuesday evening, Aug. 14, in Syracuse, the board heard a report from Jeremy Van Lue, Pathways …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Cares Youth Services is launching another year of peer-led teen court services for youth in Kosciusko County.  Teen Court has a new cadre of Teen Court Members – those who operate the Teen Court and serve in leadership roles in Teen Court hearings. Teen Court Members apply and receive training in teen court …read more.

MILFORD — In spite of two wastewater rate hikes in the last six years, Milford’s utility remains in the red, a fact which prompted its town council to pass a motion commissioning a rate study by Umbaugh and Associates at a cost of $6,500. The vote was 2 to 1, with member Dan Cochran voting against, …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank’s petition for an exception to allow a bank with drive-in facilities on commercially zoned property was approved by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 14, in Warsaw. LCB is building a new branch on the southeast corner of Emeline Street and Higbee …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA announces another Togetherhood project for its members and the community to get involved in that will serve the local homeless shelter, Fellowship Missions. Togetherhood is the YMCA’s member volunteer program that invites Y members to lead and participate in volunteer service projects that benefit the community where they live. This project …read more.

PIERCETON — Business was short at the Pierceton Town Council meeting held Monday, Aug. 13. However, the meeting involved several announcements related to upcoming events, citizen recognition and the return of REAL Services. Having received extra funding, REAL Services will come back to Pierceton on Monday, Aug. 27. The organization will once again host meals …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Plan Commission approved both the preliminary and final replats for the Gatke Property during the meeting held last night, Aug. 13. The single lot will be divided into two lots. Lot #1 is 1.99 acres and includes the warehouse building that could be rehabilitated. Lot #2 is 1.21 acres and includes …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission discussed a sanitary sewer study agreement and an economic development agreement for the Gatke property during the meeting held Monday, Aug. 13. The sanitary sewer study agreement is through Wessler Engineering. They will evaluate the feasibility of providing sanitary sewer to the area north of the recent Airport Industrial Park …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday, Aug. 13, awarded a $507,837 contract to Syracuse-based Milestone Construction for renovations to the territory’s two fire stations. The motion, passed unanimously, was contingent on final contract approval by Andrew Grossnickle, the township’s attorney, Fire Chief Mickey Scott and a representative of Milestone; and submission of a performance …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Board Monday, Aug. 13, approved the fire territory’s 2019 operations and equipment replacement budgets and the winning bid for renovations to the two fire stations. The board unanimously approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s requested $1,822,092 for operations and $765,000 for equipment replacement. The township and Syracuse Town Council had already approved …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — “North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its board of directors,” stated President Jim Smith at the regular monthly membership meeting Monday, Aug. 13, at the chamber office in the Tippecanoe Township Building. Nominations can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to P.O. Box 19, North Webster, IN 46555. …read more.

LEESBURG —  Sealed bids for renovations to the Leesburg town hall building were opened at the Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, Aug. 13.  Base rate bids were received from Millstone Construction, Leesburg, in the amount of $143,400; Clint Davis Construction, Leesburg, for $227,796.07; DT Construction, Silver Lake, in the amount of $103,629; Robinson Construction, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library Board of Trustees has signed a contract with North Webster Community Center Board of Directors to purchase the south end of the building that houses the community center with the intent to demolish it and build a new library on that site. Due to the advanced state …read more.

ATWOOD — Three were transported after a two vehicle accident on US 30, near North CR 500W, Atwood. At approximately 3:09 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving a partial ejection. The crash involved a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Leslie A. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Amy Cavender, a veteran Realtor, was recently recognized in the 2018 REAL Trends “America’s Best Real Estate Professionals” rankings. The prestigious survey is divided into four categories: individual agents by sales volume, individuals by transaction sides, agent teams by volume and teams by sides. Amy Cavender placed 23rd in the rankings for most …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University is one of the best colleges in the Midwest, according to the Princeton Review. The well-known education services company lists the university with campuses in North Manchester and Fort Wayne, among its “Best in the Midwest” recommended schools in “2019 Best Colleges: Region by Region.” Manchester, a perennial on that …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Women throughout Kosciusko County have the opportunity to tell researchers what they think and how they feel about cancer screening tests. Answers to questions about women’s knowledge, beliefs and attitudes will help researchers at Indiana University and Ohio State University find better ways to help women understand how screening for breast, cervical and …read more.

MENTONE — The Mentone High School alumni board has commissioned a history book of the Mentone High School featuring graduating classes from the late 1800s through the final high school graduating class in 1974. The book committee would appreciate receiving any historical photos or special class historical information graduates may want to be included. In …read more.

INDIANA —  Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of scams in which companies send consumers unsolicited credit cards, often touting high credit limits. Consumers should never activate cards they have not requested nor provide personal information to entities sending such cards. This warning comes after an Indianapolis man recently filed a consumer complaint …read more.

WARSAW — Weather permitting, CR 225E, between Old Road 30 East and East CR 75N, will be closing at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13, for pipe replacement.  The city anticipates repairs to take two days.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 25, between CR West 250S and CR South 400W in Kosciusko County, is scheduled to close Monday, Aug. 13, weather permitting. INDOT maintenance crews plan to perform a culvert replacement the road. The official state detour is SR 19 to US 30 to SR 15. Local …read more.

WARSAW — Two people were transported by helicopter after a two vehicle accident on US 30. At approximately 3:20 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, firefighters with the Atwood Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving two pickup trucks on the westbound lanes of US 30, near CR 500W. According to dispatch, a …read more.

WARSAW — Belle Tire in Warsaw held its grand opening today, Aug. 11. During the grand opening celebration, attendees got to enjoy free food from Lawney’s BBQ and giveaways, while also meeting local public safety officials and getting a picture with Tireman, Belle Tire’s mascot. In lieu of a ribbon cutting ceremony, local Boy Scout …read more.

WARSAW — Norfolk Southern will soon be completing finishing touches on their massive rail replacement project that has taken place over the course of several months. Norfolk Southern has advised the city of Warsaw that the Center Street railroad crossing is expected to be closed on Monday, Aug. 13 and Tuesday, Aug. 14, for final …read more.

  WARSAW —  Participating in exercise doesn’t mean you need to “feel the burn” or even work up a sweat. Medical professionals recognize there are many benefits to be gained through gentle exercise practices. To offer community members an opportunity to try something new, Parkview Warsaw’s Center for Healthy Living is pleased to offer a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Health Department would like to encourage everyone to take precautions to prevent tick-borne diseases.   The Indiana State Department of Health is doing a study that involves testing black legged deer ticks to see if they are carrying Lyme disease. Early results demonstrate that Kosciusko County and Northern Indiana have moderate …read more.

WARSAW — Coming off a demonstration for the Kosciusko County Commissioners in July, Wawasee High School’s prized robotics team, the Iron Pride, presented several robots to the Kosciusko County Council at the panel’s monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 9. “Some members from the county council saw us provide a demonstration for the county commissioners and felt …read more.

SYRACUSE — William “Bill” Dixon will fill the vacancy on the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board and be placed on the ballot in the general election Nov. 6. Dixon was elected to the advisory board Thursday evening, Aug. 9, at a caucus of Turkey Creek Township Precinct Committeemen. Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Mike Ragan then …read more.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern Kosciusko County until 8:30 p.m. At 7:44 p.m. severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Topeka to near New Paris, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding and …read more.

WARSAW — With several weeks before the filing deadline passes, the Warsaw Community Schools board of school trustees will likely look different by year’s end. At least one board member is not seeking re-election and two new candidates are throwing their hats in the ring. Dan Metzger, who serves on the Warsaw board for District …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation has awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry a grant totaling $5,000 through the Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation, to fund processing fees on donated large game and livestock. “We are very excited about our ‘Meat’ the Need program,” said Debra Treesh, …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Regional Sewer District has announced it will hold an executive session at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14. The meeting will be held at the district office,  5002 E. 100N, Warsaw. The purpose of the executive session is in accordance with I..C. 5-14-1.5-6(b)(4). This statute allows the executive session for interviews and negotiations …read more.

SILVER LAKE — At the Silver Lake town council meeting held Wednesday, Aug. 8, Silver Lake resident Steven Shankster requested that an alley beside his residence be vacated. Shankster resides at 501 S. Jefferson St. in Silver Lake. Shankster also requested that his property be rezoned from agricultural to commercial. “Historically, I think we’ve been …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation today announced that the agency is accepting applications for matching funds for shovel-ready local construction projects through Community Crossings, the state’s local road and bridge matching grant program. Since 2016, the state has awarded $300 million in state funds to support local road and bridge projects around the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Two were arrested after officers discovered drugs in a vehicle. Teresa Sue Shepherd, 45, 77 Kings Highway 10, Winona Lake, is being charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor; and possession of paraphernalia, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 25, between CR West 250S and CR South 400W in Kosciusko County, is scheduled to close Monday, Aug. 13, weather permitting. INDOT maintenance crews plan to perform a culvert replacement the road. The official state detour is SR 19 to US 30 to SR 15. Local …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Approximately 25 people attended a public hearing Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Silver Lake Lions Club building, located at 108 N. Harrison St., Silver Lake.  Property owners and interested parties were able to ask questions, make comments and obtain information regarding address changes that will be taking place in the future. This …read more.

AKRON — With three spots on the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s Board of Trustees available in the next election, there will be at least one incumbent vying for the slot while two first-time candidates seek election to the five-person board. Todd Hoffman, joined the board in 2015 and represents District Five, which includes New Castle …read more.

WARSAW — Due to damage from Monday evening’s tornado/storm, staff members at Oakwood Cemetery are busy cutting and removing downed trees and large limbs. Many flowers were also blown from urns and grave sites. Anyone missing flowers from a loved one’s grave site may search the area if they choose to do so. If flowers are …read more.

WARSAW — This fall, the Kosciusko Community YMCA will be offering its cheer team for the second year. The YMCA’s Warsaw Legacy Elite team will be for athletes five to 14 years of age based on age and skill level. The team will take place from August to April, with the registration and evaluation for …read more.

WARSAW — Despite original projections of celebrating the open house in August, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s Station 3 won’t have an open house until September. Fire Chief Mike Wilson notified the board of a few construction setbacks during the meeting held yesterday, Aug. 7. There have been a few issues with the station’s generator, grinder pump …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Department of Transportation will host a public hearing to provide an opportunity to comment on preliminary design plans for a roundabout at the US 6 and SR 13 (west junction) and CR 33 intersection north of Syracuse. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, at the Wawasee High School Cafeteria, …read more.

WARSAW — The city has been receiving complaints about a local property since November 2017. The residence at 1015 E. Main St., was the hot topic during the code enforcement hearing held yesterday, Aug. 7. The property is owned by Jason and Bobby Wade. Code Enforcement Officer Dana Hewitt stated that the yard is often full …read more.

LANSING, MICH. — Dr. Jim Hines, Saginaw, Mich., and native of Warsaw, lost his bid for the nomination of Republican candidate for Michigan Governor Tuesday, Aug. 7. Hines was was one four candidates in the Michigan primary seeking the nomination. Bill Schuette, Michigan Attorney General, won that party’s nomination. This was Hines’ first time running …read more.

WARSAW —  Richard White, Warsaw, was honored as the August veteran of the month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 7. White was born in Hammond and grew up in Roann. He graduated from Northfield High School in Wabash County in 1965.  In 1967, White was drafted into the U.S. Army. He …read more.

WARSAW — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has surveyed storm damage from Monday, Aug. 6, and confirmed a tornado occurred. According to the release, a low-end EF-1 tornado touched down in Warsaw, just southeast of Pike Lake, around 8:27 p.m. The tornado then tracked rapidly eastward, lifting around 8:34 p.m at 5.4 miles …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — Tom Van Meter, owner of the Old Post Office building in the historic district of downtown Warsaw and founder of Forte Residential, Inc., present tenant of the OPO, attended the Kosciusko County commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Aug. 7, to request the verbal support of commissioners in his grant application process.  Van Meter has …read more.