MENTONE — The town of Mentone will receive fiber-optic communications service courtesy of RTC Fiber Communications from Rochester. The town board, made up Monday, Aug. 6 of Tim Croy and Shelly Krueger with President Jill Gross absent, approved  I’m here on behalf of RTC asking for your blessing and to let you know we’re in …read more.

WARSAW — Besides hearing the non-profits requests, the Warsaw Common Council reviewed budgets and discussed more annexations during the meeting held last night, Aug. 6. Jeff Beeler, superintendent of public works, presented three budgets for the street department, motor vehicle highway fund and local road and streets. The street department budget for 2019 is up …read more.

WARSAW — While there was no weather warning or watch in Kosciusko County, a pretty powerful storm blew through the area last night, Aug. 6. The storm passed through Warsaw at around 8:30 p.m. The weather caused a number of emergency calls including transformer fires, trees down and possible lightning strikes. Most of the county’s …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council heard funding requests from local non-profits for the 2019 budget during the meeting held last night, Aug. 6. During the two-and-a-half-hour meeting, representatives of 12 different non-profit organizations and causes presented thier financial needs to the board. Before the presentations, Council Member Diane Quance explained that the council is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  The monthly Post-Polio Support Group has been enlightening, encouraging and informative for the dozen or so who attend. Some months there are presentations from area service providers. Other months the group learns from the others’ experiences and personal research. The August meeting will convene from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Friday, Aug.10, in the classroom …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Jace Beer, son of Marc and Jodi Beer, Milford, won Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Feeder Steer at the Indiana State Fair over the weekend.

WARSAW — Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a report of an overturned boat at Center Lake around 10:20 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6. A witness said a boat overturned in the lake and began sinking. The two subjects in the boat were both wearing life jackets and did not require medical attention. After …read more.

MILFORD — The Wawasee Community Bible Church, along with DJ Construction, are planning a groundbreaking celebration Sunday, Aug. 12. The morning will start with a celebration service at 10 a.m. Immediately following the service, there will be a groundbreaking ceremony and the celebration will continue throughout the afternoon. There will be something for all ages …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — At the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held in May, Kosciusko County Treasurer Rhonda Helser requested and received approval for implementation of the Tax Refund Exchange & Compliance System, a program to assist in the collection of delinquent property taxes. TRECS allows counties to collect outstanding debts owed to local units of government by intercepting …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Property owners and interested parties in the town of Silver Lake are hereby notified that the change in address from county to town for annexed properties from the year 2000 to present time, will be open for public comment at a meeting of the town council held at 7 p.m. Aug. 7, at the …read more.

LAKE WAWASEE — Beautiful, awesome, fantastic, wonderful and many other words were heard by those participating in the 2018 Wawasee Property Owners “Tour of the Century” home tour Saturday evening, Aug. 4. Homeowners, present at each of their homes, were thanked repeatedly by guests for opening their homes and allowing a glimpse of their century …read more.

    PIERCETON — If the rest of the 2018 Pierceton Days Festival goes as well as the parade, Pierceton is the place to be this weekend. The parade, with its “Welcome to the Jungle” theme, started at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 3, and lasted roughly 45 minutes. Included were schools, churches, businesses, civic groups …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club welcomed Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Banks to its regular meeting Friday, Aug. 3. There was no shortage of national political topics and hot-button issues to keep the group occupied during the Columbia City native’s speech and the question and answer session that followed. For Banks, who is home on …read more.

Pictured, from left, are Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer and Board Member Jeff Grose. WARSAW — City Planner Jeremy Skinner had good news regarding phase two of the Market Street project during the Board of Works meeting held today, Aug. 3. The project includes new curb, pavement, sidewalk and bump-outs for parallel parking on East Market …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership is joining about 230 law enforcement agencies across Indiana and thousands nationwide in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization. From mid-August through Labor Day, police will be out in full force arresting impaired drivers. Expect to see increased sobriety checkpoints, roving patrols and saturation patrols. “Why …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool man was arrested after officers discovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle. Joshua Brandon Volkert, 33, 4617 S. SR 15, Claypool, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. On July 15, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

  WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital’s Birthplace Center will be hosting the Big Latch event at Winona Lake Park on Saturday, Aug. 4. Registration will begin at 9:30 with the Latch On starting at 10:30 a.m. The Global Big Latch On takes place annually in 23 different countries. This event aims to normalize, protect, promote and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A 50th-anniversary celebration for Kosciusko County Community Foundation donors was held last night, Aug. 2, at Center Lake Park.  The event featured nonprofit activities to give donors a hands-on experience with charities that their dollars support. Wawasee Robotics showcased their award-winning creations, Spoonful of Imagination Art Studio provided a painting project and Boomerang Backpacks …read more.

WARSAW — On Thursday, Aug. 2, in partnership with the Indiana Manufacturers Association and OrthoWorx, Zimmer Biomet is hosting Workforce Development: Addressing Indiana’s Talent Needs Today and Tomorrow, in Warsaw. Indiana remains one of the friendliest states in the U.S. in which to operate a business, and the growth of the manufacturing sector has led …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed four permits and approved two new licenses during its meeting Thursday, Aug. 2. Joel Stein, owner of Channel Side LLC, was present at the meeting regarding a license renewal for The Barbee Landing, Warsaw. Stein presented food figures and tax information from the restaurant to the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Highway Department has closed Armstrong Road, between Brown and Sullivan roads. The closure is due to a pipe failure at Grassy Creek.  This road will be closed approximately 7 to 10 days.

Columbia City — Lutheran EMS will be offering free car seat safety inspections from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, at Columbia City’s First Friday. The inspection point will be located next to the police station at Market Street and Chauncey. Certified Car Seat Technicians Alicia Elder and Sarah Ellison will be working with parents, …read more.

WARSAW — The start of August means it’s almost time for students to go back to school. With that comes planning after school meals and helping kids do homework, while also preparing them physically and mentally for whatever may happen during the regular school day. Many local organizations in the community came together for a …read more.

WARSAW — Due to staff availability, this Sunday, Aug. 5, will be the last day for lifeguards at Center Lake. Both Pike and Center Lake Beaches will be “swim at your own risk” through Labor Day. The Warsaw Parks Department appreciates the understanding from the public this summer season with the abbreviated beach hours. For …read more.

WARSAW — Wind farms in Kosciusko County have been under the radar for about the last 10 years. Kosciusko County adopted an ordinance governing wind farms in 2009, but since then other than a single wind turbine installed at Tippecanoe Valley High School, there has been little activity in terms of development. But a Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — A four-lot residential subdivision is one step closer to reality after being recommended for approval by the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission during its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 1, in Warsaw. Indiana University Foundation petitioned the planning commission to rezone 5.5 acres it owns from agricultural to residential on the west …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  In a tangible display of advocacy for community health, the K21 Health Foundation is investing $200,000 into the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams for expanded research on the lakes and streams of Kosciusko County. The two-year research study focuses on toxins produced by blue-green algae which can be harmful to people …read more.

WARSAW — U.S. Rep. Jim Banks announced this week he would be speaking to the Warsaw Rotary Club on Friday, Aug. 3. The Columbia City native congressman will address the club from noon to 1 p.m. at the Shrine Building, 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw. Banks is a U.S. Navy veteran and served on the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  The Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s deadline for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application will be at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Kosciusko County high school seniors in the top 20 percent of their graduating class are invited to apply. A link to the online application is now available on the foundation’s website. Guidance counselors …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — At approximately 2:06 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, a single-vehicle accident occurred on South SR 25, south of West CR 250S, Warsaw. Andrew N. Bennett, 35, North Tucker Street, Mentone, told police he was driving his vehicle southwest on SR 25 and was negotiating a left-hand curve when he entered the curve too fast, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — With the 2018-2019 school year about to begin, the Kosciusko Board of REALTORS once again reached out to Combined Community Services to provide local children with back-to-school backpacks loaded with all their needed school supplies. This year, KBOR provided filled backpacks along with Shoe Carnival and Great Clips gift cards to 25 Kosciusko …read more.

SYRACUSE — As is the norm each year, when a new fiscal year approaches the Wawasee school board holds budget work sessions. One was held Tuesday evening, July 31, in Syracuse. But this budget work session was different because changes are coming soon to how public school corporation budgets are divided. Due to a new …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College will host enrollment days from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11. At Ivy Tech Community College’s Express Enrollment Days, prospective students can complete all the steps they need to start classes for the upcoming fall semester. Enrollment experts …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after being involved in a threatening video with racist comments to an individual. Derek Michael Ault, 20, 1922 E. Walnut St., Warsaw, is being charged with intimidation, a level 6 felony. On June 22, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was contacted regarding a threatening video …read more.

MENTONE — The Mentone fire chief is preaching the merits of the expression “what comes around goes around” after a quick rescue Tuesday, July 31, near Mentone. “It sure did [come around] in this case,” said Mike Yazel, Mentone’s top firefighter. Rescuers rushed to a large farm several miles west of Mentone where longtime farmer …read more.

WARSAW — Two people were transported by ambulance after a single vehicle accident on SR 25. At approximately 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle accident that occurred in the 2300 block of South SR 25, Warsaw. According to dispatch, a 13-year-old female and a 35-year-old …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Career Center will host the following events in August. 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. Open Practice Interviews Monday, Aug. 6 — 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 13 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Recently the Riley Children’s Endowment Fund donated more than $3,000 to the Beaman Home to be used for its SYNC Up! program. The SYNC Up! program promotes healing, safety and resilience in the lives of children, youth, and adolescents who have experienced trauma through domestic violence. Each year, nearly 50 percent of the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A total of five individuals have thrown their hats into the ring as candidates for their respective school board elections. Lacey Wise, Akron, has filed for District 3 in the Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. Board of Trustee race. Four individuals have filed their candidacies in the Warsaw Community Schools school board race. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Candidates have began filing for school board seats. Candidate filing opened Wednesday, July 25, and will end at 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 Nov. 6. Thus far only one candidate for Wawasee and …read more.

WARSAW — Downtown railroad crossings from Ranch Road to Arthur Street in Warsaw are closed after a truck collided with a train. The accident occurred shortly after noon today, July 30, on Winona Avenue. The train was northbound on the Norfolk Southern railroad. The truck collided with the engine of the train. The driver of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — United Way of Kosciusko County believes every kid can become a great reader. Now we are on a mission to make sure our kids have more than enough books to read. United Way’s BIG GIV” set a bold goal of gathering 6,000 gently used children’s books as a part of our 60th anniversary. …read more.

WARSAW — Local residents may have noticed the modified beach schedule this summer, with signs posted two to three days each week indicating that beachgoers must swim at their own risk.  “Lifeguards are at an all time low,” said Warsaw Parks & Recreation Superintendent Larry Plummer. “We normally staff 12 to 14 lifeguards, but this …read more.

WARSAW — The following adult and teen programs are set to take place in August at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Drop In Zone, featuring video games, virtual reality and snacks, is Wednesday, Aug. 1. Teens in grades 6- 12 play from 3:30  to 5:30 p.m., and adults, ages 18 and older, play from 5:45 to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Dixie Day is very much a celebration of the past — antiques malls, vintage snowmobiles, vintage tractors and The Dixie itself, an excursion boat built in 1929 — and the car show was no exception; nevertheless, modern versions of corvettes, camaros, mustangs and more were also on display, giving attendees a panoramic …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Organizers of the 10th annual Dixie Day Festival in North Webster were thrilled to see a large turnout Saturday, July 28, as visitors enjoyed ideal weather conditions in which to peruse the wares of food vendors, arts and crafts tents, antique dealers, car and boat shows and much more, including the vessel …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the Builders Association of Kosciusko-Fulton Counties met with Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch on Monday to discuss challenges the building industry is facing. Affordable housing is the cornerstone of the home builders’ association — but proposed mandatory legislation, skilled labor shortages, and lumber import tariffs coupled with domestic lumber supply shortages …read more.

FULTON — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that chip seal preservation is scheduled to begin next week on various roadways in Fulton, Miami and Wabash counties. INDOT maintenance crews are expected to begin on or after Wednesday, Aug. 1, weather permitting. Roadways to be chip sealed, in no specific order, are as follows: US …read more.

MILFORD — At approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 29, Milford and Leesburg Fire Departments responded to a residential fire at 109 S. James St., Milford. A caller reported a fully engulfed house fire. According to officials on the scene, nobody was in the residence at the time of the fire. The fire was under control …read more.

WARSAW — The Animal Welfare League hosted its second annual barbecue at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 28. Attendees had the opportunity to adopt animals that were at the event. Approximately 10 dogs and 20 cats were there for people to walk, hold, and pet. Several of the shelter …read more.

WARSAW — The Builders Association of Kosciusko – Fulton Counties welcomed Indiana Builders Association Chief Executive Officer Rick Wajda and President Pat Richards at their July 24, general membership meeting, where the emphasis of the evening was “The Importance of Lobbying and Political Action.” Wajda explained the lobbyist’s role and necessity while providing critical insights …read more.

PLYMOUTH — On Tuesday, July 24, officers conducted an operation in Plymouth resulting in the arrest of Victor Yakas, 58, for dealing in a narcotic drug. He was lodged at the Marshall County Jail with a $25,000 bond. Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team officers also arrested Stanley Hite, 53, for possession of methamphetamine. He was given a $1,500 cash bond.

WARSAW — Lutheran Health Network Kosciusko Community Hospital welcomes Terrence McGrath, MD to its medical staff. Dr. McGrath will provide family healthcare to all ages. He will also specialize in obstetric care for women experiencing pregnancy, labor and delivery. Dr. McGrath received his medical degree from Cincinnati University College of Medicine. During his medical education, …read more.

WARSAW — U.S. Rep. Jim Banks announced that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw and Columbia City on Thursday, Aug. 2, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. The staff member will be in Warsaw on that date from 9:30 a.m. to noon at City Hall, 102 …read more.

WINONA LAKE — In the early 1900s, long before the invention of such musical categories as “Christian rock” or “contemporary Christian,” Homer Rodeheaver, a charismatic trombone player and musical director for Billy Sunday, combined religious zeal with business acumen to make Winona Lake the Tin Pan Alley of gospel music, and his influence can still be …read more.

WARSAW — With the start of school just around the corner, Combined Community Services is gearing up for their annual Tools for School event to help provide families in need with school supplies for the coming school year. This year’s event will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 …read more.

WARSAW — One of Indiana’s most innovative troubleshooters, who used her problem-solving skills to save her hometown from financial hardship, is using that same savvy to help marry employers to job candidates in a job market that continues to evolve. On Wednesday, Blair Milo, Indiana’s Secretary of Career Connections and Talent, visited Kosciusko for the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — K21 Health Foundation has chosen to provide a gift to Combined Community Services of $20,000 as a way of continuing their 20th-year celebration. CCS has assisted the residents of Kosciusko County by providing a variety of services including a food pantry, clothing pantry, and programs that promote self-sufficiency for almost 35 years. CCS …read more.

WARSAW — Any interested archer can apply to participate in the Warsaw Deer Task Force’s reduction effort. This year, only one archer training date will occur. An archer applying for this reduction effort must be a resident of Indiana and must harvest a female deer first. Archers participating in the reduction effort will do so …read more.

Stella’s Sub Pub was located at 918 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. WARSAW — Local Warsaw businesses Ace Hardware and Great Wall have both recently closed their doors. Unfortunately, a local eatery followed suit. A sign on the door announces the closing. Stella’s Sub Pub, located at 918 N. Detroit St., Warsaw, closed Tuesday, July 24. …read more.

Washington, D.C. —Congressman Jim Banks released the following statement after voting for the Protect Medical Innovation Act, which would permanently repeal the medical device tax: “With this vote, we are one step closer to repealing this tax once and for all. Arguably, no one has been hurt more by the medical device tax than hard-working …read more.

WARSAW — Business at the Kosciusko Solid Waste Management District board meeting Tuesday, July 24, focused on the 2019 budget and the television amnesty program. During the budget discussion, Auditor Michelle Puckett said that in the 2019 budget plan, wages for employees have been adjusted in order to mirror other county boards. The board approved …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Chemical, a leading manufacturer of JanSan and Carwash Cleaners and Polishes, announced a new executive leadership team today, naming Kevin Feldman chief revenue officer and Edward Leon chief operating officer. A native of Fort Wayne, Feldman has spent his career overseeing and executing the transformation, growth and development of organizations across diverse industry …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Former Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department First Sergeant Chad Hill has resigned from the South Whitley Police Department as school resource officer.  Chad Hill The resignation was announced yesterday, July 24, and came days after an inappropriate social media post was made about Hill. The post contained a selfie taken by Hill in which he …read more.

WARSAW — John Henry “Jack” Anglin, Clunette, was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, July 24.  Anglin was born on North Lake Street in Warsaw on Nov. 21, 1921, the youngest of eight boys and one girl born to Washington and Grace Anglin of the Millwood area, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Last week, Sylvia Gargett announced her resignation from the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board citing personal reasons. Gargett was appointed to the Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board on June 29, 2017. Sylvia Gargett Official paperwork filed with the Kosciusko County Clerk revealed that the reason for Gargett’s resignation was due to a past felony conviction. Indiana …read more.

Pictured, from left, Attorney Chad Miner and County Auditor Michelle Puckett. KOSCIUSKO — Representatives from area nonprofit organizations gave budget presentations at last month’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. It was decided at the commissioners meeting held Tuesday, July 24, that a 3 percent annual increase would be given to those nonprofit organizations, with the exception of …read more.

WARSAW — Aeriel Jones was introduced as the newest addition to the Warsaw Planning Commission at the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held Monday, July 23. Jones will be serving as Assistant City Planner, a position currently held by Justin Taylor.  Jones, who recently moved to the area, attended college in Alabama, graduating with …read more.

  SYRACUSE — At 9:15 a.m. Friday, July 20, lightning struck the steeple of Calvary United Methodist Church. No injuries were reported. “My computer screen went black for a second,” said Lori Barsoda, the church’s administrative assistant. “Then it came back on and we went about our business.” Little Lambs Preschool and Day Care, one of …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Property owners and interested parties in the town of Silver Lake are hereby notified that the change in address from county to town for annexed properties from the year 2000 to present time, will be open for public comment at a meeting of the town council held at 7 p.m. Aug. 7, at the …read more.

GOSHEN —You’ve seen the videos on Facebook. A soldier who is serving his/her country surprises family members at a sporting event or a special event. Those attending the Daughtry concert Saturday evening at the Elkhart County Fair experienced such a homecoming first hand. A postponed veterans program was held prior to the concert. Tim Yoder, …read more.

SILVER LAKE —Severe thunderstorms with strong winds and heavy rain moved through Kosciusko County Friday, July 20, with the southern part of the county reported to have sustained significant damage. Tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued, with wind speeds of up to 50 mph reported. Multiple homes and vehicles were damaged in Silver Lake, …read more.

WARSAW — Despite severe thunderstorms and a tornado warning during the afternoon hours, as well as bouts of heavy rain throughout the evening, the free country concert for St. Jude at Central Park Glover Pavilion in Warsaw took place Friday, July 20, as scheduled.  With many years of combined experience, featuring  Brett Browand on the bass …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Street Department was approved to purchase two new dump trucks during the Warsaw Board of Works meeting held today, July 20. The department requested permission to purchase two single-axle plow trucks with dump bodies from Trans Chicago Truck Group. This purchase is being done through Sourcewell pricing, which eliminates the need …read more.

  SILVER LAKE — In the midst of both tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings, the strong winds caused extreme damage in the Silver Lake area today, July 20. Winds, that were reported to be as fast as 50 mph, brought down countless trees and power lines. The majority of the damage was seen in the …read more.

WARSAW — High winds and fallen trees are the reason for power outages for over 3,000 Kosciusko REMC members scattered throughout the county. Several utility poles are broken. Isolated areas may experience prolonged outages. There is considerable damage to distribution systems in the southern part of the county. All KREMC crews are currently working to …read more.

*UPDATE: The tornado warning has been cancelled.* KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A Tornado Warning has been issued until 3:15 p.m. for southeastern Kosciusko County. At 2:36 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near North Manchester, moving east at 35 mph. This dangerous storm will be near South Whitley around 3 p.m. …read more.

*UPDATE: The tornado watch has been cancelled.* KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Kosciusko County until 6 p.m. Friday. A tornado watch means that tornadoes are possible in the area. Be ready to move to a safe area in your house and discuss emergency plans with your family. Additional …read more.

*UPDATE: The severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled.* KOSCIUSKO — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued until 2:45 p.m. EST for Kosciusko County. At 1:56 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Bourbon to Mentone, moving east at 35 mph. Locations impacted include Warsaw, Winona Lake, North Webster, Pierceton, Mentone, …read more.

WARSAW — Going to the emergency room can be an overwhelming experience for anyone, but especially for young children. Parkview Warsaw’s ER department has found one more way to bring comfort to its smallest patients by partnering with an organization that provides personalized pillowcases for youngsters. The group, Ryan’s Case for Smiles, has chapters located …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The growing frequency of active shooter scenarios has law enforcement across the country being proactive in order to counter such situations in the name of public safety. Local police are no exception. “The idea is to try to stop the killing and save the wounded as quickly as possible,” said former FBI …read more.

WARSAW —  Multi-platinum selling country star Jerrod Niemann is headlining a free country concert for St. Jude at Central Park Glover Pavilion in Warsaw on Friday, July 20. The concert begins at 6 p.m. with a performance by a local band, Mason Dixon Line, winner of the Willie 103.5 Local Star Search competition. Niemann will take the …read more.

SYRACUSE — A petition to build a new structure for boat sales was shot down at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, July 19. Citing parking issues, building size and other concerns, the board unanimously denied the petitioner’s request. The property is located at 615 S. Huntington St. Attorney Steve …read more.

WARSAW — Local athletes and weekend warriors now have a new resource in Kosciusko County. Lutheran Health Network KCH celebrated the grand opening of the new Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Complex in Warsaw yesterday, July 20. OPS is Lutheran Health Network’s sports medicine program. Its core components include sports performance, sports medicine and physical therapy. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — First responders from six Kosciusko County law enforcement agencies will gather at Grace College on July 20 for active shooter response training led by Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Tactics. ALERRT is a premier active shooter response training center located at Texas State Unviersity. In 2013, it was named the National Standard …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Indiana State Police, along with troopers from Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan and Pennsylvania will be conducting state-wide patrols targeting violations of the “Move Over” laws in each of those states beginning this Sunday. The project, which was initially started by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, encompasses the five states that …read more.

MILFORD — At approximately 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, a southbound train clipped the rear of a refrigerated box truck at the First Street railroad crossing. No one was injured in the incident. The train was traveling at the track speed of 25 mph and clipped the right rear of the truck, which was traveling …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Kettleheads hosted the eighth annual Homebrew Fest on June 28, at The Garden at Cerulean in Winona Lake. Approximately 300 patrons were served over 40 locally made beers, meads and ciders. All proceeds were donated to Combined Community Services. Presenting a check for $7,725 is Kettleheads president Jason Rich to CCS …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Assistant City Planner Justin Taylor, on behalf of the city of Warsaw, requested approval for a $20,000 grant at the Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission meeting held Wednesday, July 18. The grant is to help support the development of Rotary Park, located at the corner of West Center and West Market …read more.

UPDATE: The alert has been canceled and the child was found safe.    ST. JOSEPH — The St. Joseph County Police Department has requested the activation of an AMBER Alert from South Bend. The victim, John D. Gyuriak, is a 9-year-old white male, 4 feet 1 inches tall, 70 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes and …read more.

BOURBON — The colors had been faded over decades after bearing the brunt of thousands of Marshall County sunsets. But, the western side of a small barn between Bourbon and Plymouth on Old Road 30 had once been a vibrant, early example of roadside advertising. That was before several days ago, when bandits with a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Fair racing case finally has a judge. Elkhart Superior Court 2 Judge Stephen Bowers accepted the appointment today, July 18. Elkhart Superior Court 2 Judge Stephen Bowers The confirmation states, “Bowers further confirms that he is not disqualified and that he accepts the appointment.” Bowers has been judge of Elkhart County Superior Court …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Two Court Wednesday, July 18, after molesting a female minor. Edgar Medellin Sanchez, 340 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, was charged with sexual misconduct with a minor. On May 11, 2017, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A Winona Lake couple is crying foul and blames the Town of Winona Lake for what is becoming an increasingly heated dust-up between neighbors over faulty sewer lines. “We have encountered a sewage nightmare in Winona,” said Rob Coppes during open public discussion time at the monthly meeting of the Winona Lake …read more.

MILFORD — Officials just announced crossings at Fourth and Emeline streets in Milford will be closed. No time frame was noted for the closure. This leaves only the crossing at First Street opened for traffic in town along with South Street in Milford Junction.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks Department held a Central Park design charette and input session at the Central Park Pavilion Tuesday, July 17. With the Buffalo Street project underway, future improvements are on the horizon for Central Park. The event began with an introductory session to bring everyone up to speed on the current status of Central …read more.

WARSAW — The Cherub of Hope Garden in Kosciusko County will soon cultivate a beautiful, peaceful memorial garden where families can honor, remember, and cherish the children that left their arms too soon. To help make this dream a reality, the group is currently seeking five to seven board members and additional committee members to …read more.

  SYRACUSE — After some brief discussion the Syracuse Town Council approved changing the zoning at the former Lakeland Day Care from residential to commercial during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 17. Dan Richard from the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission, brought a unanimous recommendation for the change in zoning for Sawyer’s Country Edge …read more.

  SYRACUSE —  The Syracuse Town Council had its first look at 2019 budgets during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 17. The grand total for all of the budgets for 2019 is proposed at $2,004,777 with the maximum tax levy at $2,114,434.33 meaning the town will come $21,434 under the maximum levy. While …read more.

CLAYPOOL — New business at this month’s Claypool Town Board meeting held Tuesday, July 17, included the discussion of outdoor events hosted by Someplace Else Saloon. Ken Archer was present at the meeting to talk with board members about the possibility of closing part of Main Street to host tractor, car and bike shows. He …read more.