KOSCIUSKO — The Camp Crosley YMCA Director Richard Armstrong will be retiring in August. Armstrong’s YMCA career has span 33 years and included YMCA’s in  Tennessee, Texas, Maine and Indiana. Armstrong’s last 22 years have been spent creating a deep impact for the YMCA of Muncie at Camp Crosley YMCA. Under Armstrong’s leadership, Camp Crosley has risen …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Fair racing case has fallen in the hands of a seventh judge. Elkhart Superior Court 2 Judge Stephen Bowers Elkhart Superior Court 4 Judge Gretchen Lund was appointed as a special judge on July 13. On Monday, July 16, she disqualified herself as special judge pursuant to the Indiana …read more.

SYRACUSE — Work on the new Syracuse-Webster Road Trail began this week, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard Monday evening, July 16. Work on the new trail is occurring on the south end of the new trail first. The work began Tuesday, July 17. Several stakes have been installed along the trail’s route. However, stressed Executive …read more.

WARSAW —  Parkview Warsaw is partnering with the Parkview Heart Institute to bring a new service to Kosciusko County residents. The hospital now offers a Total Vascular Screening for early detection of poor circulation. Poor circulation (blood flow), particularly in the neck or legs, can develop over time as blood vessels slowly become blocked. Because decreased …read more.

WARSAW —   After 149 years serving the people of Warsaw, Ace Hardware of Warsaw, Inc. will be closing its doors.  This week, current owners Jim and Bambi Maze announced plans to retire and close the business. A special retirement sale will be held Thursday, July 19, through Wednesday, July 25. Store hours are 8 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Evelyn Adams and Everett Tom will celebrate their 90th birthdays on July 23. Evelyn Adams resides at Grace Village Assisted Living, 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, and her twin brother, Everett Tom resides at 495 E. 900, Leesburg. Born in 1928 at a hospital in Mishawaka. Their mother received quite a …read more.

SYRACUSE — International anti-trafficking organization Destiny Rescue is celebrating the rescue of its 3,000th trafficking survivor from the sex trade. A raid on a brothel in the Philippines in early July with anti-trafficking police rescued 26 victims of human trafficking – taking the non-profit organization’s total number of survivors rescued to 3,006 – an impressive …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s Street Superintendent Jeff Beeler told the Warsaw Common Council on Monday, July 16, that the town’s ongoing street improvement projects cannot be quantified at present because not enough time has passed since his department began trying to make the town’s roads last longer. “We’re doing what has been proven to make our …read more.

SYRACUSE — A caucus of Republican Precinct Committeemen in Turkey Creek Township has been called for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9. The caucus will be held in the Syracuse Town Hall, 310 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. Mike Reagan, chairman of the Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee, called the caucus following the resignation of Sylvia Gargett, …read more.

WARSAW — Texas Roadhouse has reached a new step towards becoming Warsaw’s next chain restaurant. The Warsaw Building and Planning Department has approved and issued the building permit, which was received in May. Both Warsaw’s building commissioner and fire marshal reviewed and approved the plans. Residents should expect to see construction at the building site soon. …read more.

MILFORD — Readers in Milford may be without power as NIPSCO is reporting a wide-spread power outage in the area. According to the NIPSCO power outage map, 1,002 customers are currently affected. The website states that crews are aware of the outage and on-scene. Warsaw is also experiencing a power outage to 754 customers. No …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Fair case regarding motorized racing has passed through the hands of five judges. On Friday, July 13, a new Elkhart County judge was appointed to the case. Elkhart County Superior Court 4 Judge Gretchen Lund was appointed as a special judge. Lund will serve in this case unless disqualified under …read more.

MILFORD — It didn’t take long for the new tracks to be put in place and the old tracks moved to the outside by the dual rail gang with Norfolk Southern Sunday and Monday morning in Milford. Crews worked Sunday from south of Milford to Fourth Street installing the new tracks. Monday’s work focused on …read more.

MENTONE — Curious about what it takes to learn to fly? Want to get ready for the Private Pilot written exam? The Mentone Flying Club is hosting a free eight-week private pilot ground school beginning Aug. 7. Classes will meet weekly and begin at 7 p.m. at the Rochester airport terminal building. Contact [email protected] or …read more.

Shown is Andon Zehring, Leesburg, with his grand champion beef steer sold for $15,700. Shown with Zehring are family and friends of Adam Zehring who purchased the steer. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — “Overall we had a great sale because of the tremendous and generous support from the community,” stated Kelly Heckaman, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County, about …read more.

MILFORD — Kosciusko County Central Dispatch notified fire and EMS personnel, along with police departments, the crossings closed by Norfolk Southern this morning for replacement of rails. As of 8 a.m. today, Monday, July 16, CR 1150N just south of the town limits is closed. In town First, Catherine and Syracuse streets are closed. Emeline …read more.

WARSAW — The annual 4-H Livestock Auction and 16th annual Sale of Champions saw 4-H’ers reap monetary rewards Friday at the Kosciusko County 4-H Fair. The day began with the annual 4-H Livestock Auction with 480 lots of animals sold to the highest bidder. The day concluded with the 16th Annual Sale of Champions, with …read more.

[weaver_youtube 8HMAm5dp4aM rel=0] WARSAW — A sizable crowd packed in the bleachers of the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds grandstands Friday night, July 13 to watch dings and crashes and smoking engines as competitors got behind the wheel of some pretty ugly vehicles for the annual Demolition Derby. The evenings’s activities included two heats of “gut and …read more.

WARSAW — Skylar Payton is great at proving others wrong. Doctors told Skylar’s parents she would never walk or talk since she was born with cerebral palsy. Born two months premature and weighing only 2 1/2 pounds, some told Skylar that she can’t do much of anything because of her disability. But she has proved …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Highway Department issued information, today, Friday, July 13, regarding upcoming railroad crossings in the Milford area. Highway officials have stated the railroad crossing at Mock Road (CR 1050N) will be closed through Monday evening, July 16. The crossing at Kilmer Drive will be closed for six hours on Sunday. …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council heard from nine non-profit organizations Thursday night, July 12, as a representative from each of the agencies came before the seven-person panel to discuss operations prior to receiving their allotment of funds for 2019. The county is issuing just north of $1 million to the non-profits in 2019. The …read more.

UPDATE: Andy Campos has been located as of 10:47 a.m.   WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department is currently looking for a male juvenile that was last seen around midnight, July 12. Andy Campos, 15, was last seen at his residence on Old Colony Road in Forrest Park, Warsaw. Andy is autistic, non verbal and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed four permits and approved one transfer during its meeting Thursday, July 12. Ramandeep Singh, Gurleen Petroleum Inc., Syracuse, was present at the meeting for a license transfer. He was at last month’s meeting but wasn’t approved for a transfer due to not having signage placed in …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office received an award from Vision First (Indiana Lions Eye Bank) during the Indiana State Coroner’s Association Annual In-service Conference. The conference was held in Indianapolis. Kosciusko County was one of three counties in the state to receive the award. Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello accepted the award during …read more.

  GOSHEN — The third aerial event in five days started today, Thursday, July 12, at the Goshen Municipal Airport. Air Supremacy, featuring radio controlled air craft, will have models flying today through Saturday. This is the sixth year for Air Supremacy and the second year for the event to be held at the airport. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Questa Education Foundation is excited to announce 71 new scholars in the Traditional Scholars program. The Foundation would like to congratulate the following Kosciusko County Scholars: Camden Cox, Wawasee High School, attending Grace College Jasmin Juarez, Warsaw Community High School, attending Goshen College Olivia Bell, Tippecanoe Valley High School, attending Indiana University Fort …read more.

WARSAW — The Roy Bradbury Memorial Pit Party was held at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds Wednesday, July 11. The event featured a slideshow with pictures of drivers from the Warsaw Speedway, including drivers and individuals involved with the Warsaw Speedway who are no longer living.  Although no actual racing was involved, drivers brought racing vehicles …read more.

LEESBURG — Kip Tom, chairman of Tom Farms, is to be accorded the rank of ambassador during his tenure of service as U.S. Representative to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture at the Department of State. The announcement was made Wednesday by President Donald J. Trump. The United States Ambassador to the United …read more.

WARSAW — City of Warsaw officials have announced that CR 200S will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 12. The closing is due to pipe replacement. The road will be closed from County Farm Road to Old SR 15.

PIERCETON — At around 4 p.m. today, July 11, Pierceton Fire Department responded to an RV fire at the 5000 block of East Pierceton Road, Pierceton. Shortly after arriving on scene, a full assist from the Winona Lake Fire Department was requested. The RV was completely destroyed in an active fire. Firefighters on scene stated …read more.

WARSAW — Additional commercial development near Nappanee is one step closer to becoming reality. During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday afternoon, July 11, in Warsaw, the APC recommended approval of a rezoning petition submitted by George Flowers. Attorney Steve Snyder, representing the petitioner, noted Flowers no longer owns …read more.

WARSAW — Business focused on the future as the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board discussed the 2019 budget during the meeting held Tuesday, July 10. The 2019 budgets were presented to board members for review. The board will vote on the budgets during the August meeting and are encouraged to come to Wilson with any questions. …read more.

WARSAW — Rainbow Child Care Center will host a community summer social from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, at its facility located at 62 Capital Drive, Warsaw. The annual event celebrates families and community members with games, food, entertainment, family fun, activities and prizes. The event is free to the public, but …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Food Pantry, in cooperation with the NewMarket grocery stores in Syracuse and North Webster, will conduct a food donation and fundraiser during the stores’ hours, 6 a.m to midnight Thursday, July 12. “This is a big fundraiser for us,” said Arlene Glover, director of the food pantry. “We are nonprofit and take …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County is receiving a mobile healthcare program for underserved children up to five years old. The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is a partnership between Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Indiana and Parkview Health. The program was introduced to Kosciusko County on Tuesday, July 10. Infant mortality continues to be higher in …read more.

WARSAW — Business at this month’s Board of Aviation Commissioners held Tuesday, July 10, focused on the future with discussion of the Warsaw Municipal Airport’s 2019 budget. Airport Manager Nick King presented an outline of the proposed budget to board members. The Warsaw City Council will approve the budget before it is official. King stated …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Discussion at the Etna Green Town Board meeting held Tuesday, July 10, became passionate and heated about a sign’s placement at the front of the fire department. “It’s a temporary sign put in a permanent situation,” said Board President Todd Slabaugh. He suggested the idea of having a readerboard or an LED …read more.

MILFORD — Replacement of rails along the Norfolk Southern line is nearing Milford. A check Wednesday morning, July 11, found the CR 900N crossing is closed with crews preparing to begin working north. Milford Fire Department officials were notified Tuesday CR 900N was closed Tuesday night and expected to be reopened sometime Wednesday morning. Additionally CR …read more.

SYRACUSE — School districts statewide are often overwhelmed by the emotional and social needs students face. Those needs have increased in recent years especially due to the opioid addiction crisis and other factors families are dealing with. To address this problem, Lilly Endowment launched a counseling initiative in September 2016 and began awarding grants to …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College’s Warsaw Site recently learned it will be the recipient of a K21 Health Foundation grant to provide hands-on learning experiences for students in healthcare specialist and medical assisting programs. The $22,000 in grant funds will be used to purchase lab equipment for anatomy and physiology courses which are fundamental …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Board started its meeting Monday, July 9, with the recognition of two new reserve officers. Judge Joe Sutton swore in Ryan Piper and Nicholas Scott at the meeting. The room was packed with family members of both officers present for the ceremony. “The community and citizens of Pierceton are very …read more.

WARSAW — Concern about state highway access led to a petition being tabled by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, July 10, in Warsaw. Lake City Bank, represented by attorney Steve Snyder, petitioned for an exception to allow a bank with drive-in facilities in a commercial district. LCB …read more.

LEESBURG — At the Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, July 9, Derek Tenney of Tenney & Sons, Warsaw, informed council members that USIC Locating Services, Warsaw, failed to properly mark utilities at two properties in Leesburg.  The properties are located at 675 W. Prairie St. and 105 E. Prairie St. According to Tenney, one …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council again faced an onslaught of pointed questions from residents at its monthly meeting Monday evening, July 9. Many in the packed meeting room had come to voice concerns about the proposed extension of wastewater service to Camp Alexander Mack; however, citizens’ ire was further aroused by the possibility of another utility …read more.

WARSAW — Since opening in 2014, Warsaw’s downtown location for cocktails and custom-made burgers, Oak and Alley, has been growing to the point of bursting outside of its narrow Buffalo Street confines. Even with outside dining, courtesy of a partnership with the City of Warsaw, the upscale burger restaurant is looking for more space and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Ken Jones Sr., CEO of Jones Petrie Rafinski, Elkhart, attended the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, July 10, to discuss the Tippy/Chapman regional sewer district boundaries. Jones advised that two changes have been made: Oswego has been included and Hawthorne Addition has been removed.  “There will be opportunities to make further revisions,” Jones told …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds case involving motorized racing is without a judge, yet again. On Friday, July 6, Judge Michael Christofeno of the Elkhart Circuit Court disqualified himself as special judge pursuant to the Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct. Christofeno was appointed judge after all Kosciusko County judges recused themselves from the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board Monday, July 9, approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s proposed 2019 operations and equipment fund budgets. Scott requested $1,822,092 for operations. “This budget represents an increase of $126,238,” said Scott. “Of that amount, we are projecting to provide funding of $45,000 from increased EMS billing revenue. The overall budget …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Board Monday, July 9, accepted a $492,364 bid from Milestone Construction of Syracuse, the lowest of three bidders, for renovation work on the territory’s two fire stations. The board approved $508,000 to cover a kitchen range and hood assembly not included in the bid and to allow for any unexpected …read more.

WARSAW — During a short meeting held last night, July 9, the Warsaw Plan Commission approved a replat for lot 24 in Lightfoot & Musselmans Addition, Warsaw. The property, lot 24, currently has two residential structures, located at 626 Ellsworth St. and 514 Lyons St. The proposed replat would split the property into two lots, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce worked through a short business meeting and then discussed the Dixie Day Festival at length Monday, July 9, at the chamber office in the Tippecanoe Township Building. Dixie Day Festival plans are on schedule for Saturday, July 28, according to festival chairman Terry Frederick, The Watershed …read more.

WARSAW — Two Warsaw individuals were arrested after threatening a male subject with a firearm. Spencer Cameron Thomas Miller, 26, 3340 Old Colony Road, Warsaw, is being charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; and criminal gang activity, a level 6 felony. Nicole Rae Pearson, 28, 3340 Old Colony Road, Warsaw, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The NOON Optimist Club donated $500 to the John Skeel Foundation. The NOON Optimist Club made the donation to support students in the John Skeel Foundation children’s school. The NOON Optimist Club meets at noon every Monday at the Grace College cafeteria in Alpha Hall. Visit WarsawNoonOptimist.org for more information.

WARSAW — A Winona Lake man was airlifted after his motorcycle rear-ended a vehicle. At approximately 3:50 p.m. Sunday, July 8, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the report of a motorcycle accident on South SR 25, north of West CR 200S, Warsaw. Ryan K. McLaughlin, 37, Winona Lake, was operating a …read more.

WASAW — A motorcyclist was airlifted after a crash on SR 25, near CR 200S, Warsaw. The accident occurred just before 4 p.m. today, July 8, between the motorcycle and a red Dodge Dart. Initial dispatch reports stated the driver was unconscious but became alert when first responders arrived to the scene. A Lutheran Air …read more.

MILFORD — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating a motor vehicle traffic crash that occurred at the train crossing on Kilmer and Old SR 15, Milford. A Mishawaka man sustained fatal injuries in the train and vehicle crash on Saturday, July 7. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Milford Police Department and emergency personnel responded to a reported vehicle …read more.

MILFORD — Just after 2 p.m. today, Saturday, July 7, a fatality accident occurred between a train and a truck on Old SR 15, north of Kilmer Drive, Milford. A red Toyota Tundra was headed westbound and collided with a northbound train. The driver of the truck was the only occupant and was declared deceased …read more.

WARSAW — If you are planning to be at the Kosciusko County Community and 4-H Fair, then make plans to participate in barn chats at the dairy barn July 8 through the 11. 4-H members will be meeting with fairgoers to share with them information on the dairy, dairy calf feeder steer and dairy steer …read more.

WARSAW — It was recently discovered that some of the downtown traffic signals are up to 40 years old. The city of Warsaw plans to replace and upgrade traffic signals to improve traffic flow. Jeff Beeler, street superintendent, shared the first step of this plan during the Warsaw Board of Works meeting held today, July …read more.

WARSAW — Norfolk Southern has experienced some mechanical issues during the rail installation in Warsaw. Levi Lee Road, CR 600N and CR 350 N will remain closed through Sunday, July 8. Norfolk Southern will hopefully have these roads open Sunday late evening into Monday morning.  The rail installation will then continue north and close Van Buren Street, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The 2018 Kosciusko County 4-H Public Fashion Revue and Awards Night held Thursday, July 5, offered the opportunity to showcase, support and promote the local 4-H program and members. Awards were given in numerous categories and included recognition of Individuals who have achieved nine and ten years in 4-H. Twenty-two individuals who were …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Jackson Templin, Leesburg, and Madelyn Zimmerman, Milford, were crowned the 2018 Kosciusko County 4-H King and Queen at the County 4-H Public Fashion Revue and Awards Night Thursday, July 5. Isaiah Stouder, Syracuse, and Valerie Messmore, Pierceton, were crowned 2018 Kosciusko County 4-H Prince and Princess.  Templin is the son of Terry and …read more.

AKRON — A large crowd of revelers swatted aside a blistering heat index to attend the Akron Fourth of July Festival. The event drew an estimated 5,000 attendees, nearly five times the number of the town’s 1,100 residents. After the parade, which was themed “Home Sweet Home Akron” and featured nearly 70 entries, festival goers …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College will host an enrollment day for the fall 2018 semester from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 12. At Ivy Tech Community College’s Express Enrollment Day, prospective students can complete all the steps they need to start classes for the upcoming fall semester. Enrollment experts will be on-hand …read more.

WINONA LAKE — After the success of last year’s event, The Village at Winona and Fellowship Missions will be partnering again this year to host the Canal Days Cardboard Boat Regatta to benefit Fellowship Missions. Despite having only four boats register for the inaugural event, hundreds flocked to The Village at Winona to spectate. Onlookers …read more.

MILFORD — The dual rail gang is on its way to Milford. Barring any delays due to wether or operational issues, Norfolk Southern’s dual rail gang is expected to begin installing the new rail in the Milford area around July 15. The gang is currently working on crossings in Leesburg. Jonathan Glass, manager of public relations …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In anticipation of the upcoming Independence Day holiday, residents should review Indiana’s fireworks laws to make sure they are in compliance. Residents are permitted to use consumer fireworks such as bottle rockets, roman candles, fire crackers, sparklers, ground spinners, cone fountains, wheels and cylindrical fountains. Special fireworks such as 1.3G fireworks require a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has declared a heat advisory for Kosciusko County on Independence Day, July 4. The advisory will remain in effect from noon until 8 p.m.  Temperatures will reach into the upper 80s to low 90s Wednesday afternoon. Heat indexes will range from 97 to 100 degrees through …read more.

MENTONE — For residents of Mentone, putting out the trash will occur on a different day this week due to the upcoming holiday. “Trash pickup this week will be Thursday, July 5, instead of Wednesday,” said Town Board Member Tim Croy at the town’s monthly town board meeting Monday, July 2. Trash pickup will resume …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank has received reports of fraud on debit cards. Mary S. Horan, vice president, director of marketing and public relations, was contacted and stated they have discovered the fraudulent activity has been isolated to two branches — Warsaw North, located on SR 15 and the Columbia City branch. Affected customers are …read more.

WARSAW — Courthouse Coffee LLC, known as Cafe Mod, which was located in the Kohls Plaza and closed in December, is being sued for breach of contract and eviction. IRC Warsaw, LLC filed a complaint for breach of contract and eviction with Kosciusko Circuit Court in late June against Courthouse Coffee Company, LLC, doing business …read more.

Assistant City Planner Justin Taylor shows the current plans for Rotary Park. WARSAW — After not receiving grant funds last year, the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission continues to look for ways to develop a senior housing project. City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented a new resolution and possible funding solution during the meeting held yesterday, July 2. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Filing for vacancies on the general election ballot on the Republican and Democrat tickets ended at noon today, Tuesday, July 3. As of late Tuesday morning the only vacancy filings were those to fill the ballot for township advisory board positions. No candidate had filed to oppose Republican candidates running for such …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Patient Frustration and Caregiver Burnout will be two of the topics covered by Dr. Aubrey Tuders, a clinical psychologist at the Bowen Center, on Friday, July 13. The Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the administrative offices of Kosciusko Community Hospital. Each month is an opportunity …read more.

WARSAW — Three years after the original bond was issued, progress can be seen with the Buffalo Street Project. City Planner Jeremy Skinner gave updates on the project during the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission and Warsaw Common Council meetings held yesterday, July 2. The Buffalo Street project will combine urban housing and mixed-use development within one …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Three individuals were taken to the hospital after a single vehicle crash Monday morning. At approximately 6:57 a.m. Monday, July 2, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle accident at South County Farm Road, south of East CR 800S, Claypool. Tiranda Stevens, 21, Pierceton, was traveling north on County …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council discussed increases to the IT budget and yet another petition for annexation during the council meeting held last night, July 2. Staci Young, assistant to the mayor, gave an update on upcoming IT-related budget increases for new services. The biggest increase comes with phase two of the city-wide server …read more.

SYRACUSE — After attending one of Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District’s regular monthly meetings, five local residents took information distribution into their own hands. Led by Bob Raynor, more than 130 local residents gathered at the Syracuse Community Center Monday evening, July 2, to hear more about the plan to reverse TCRSD flow from Syracuse …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Although research has proven that smoking is harmful to a baby’s health, both before and after birth, in Kosciusko County 14.3 percent of pregnant women continue to smoke during their pregnancies. Studies have shown smoking increases the risk of preterm delivery, stillbirth, low birth weight, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In an …read more.

WARSAW — Petitioners Mary Clemens, Merle Conner, Judith Conner and Chris Cummins, all of Warsaw, filed a response to the Kosciusko County Community Fair’s motions for dismissal and change of venue. On June 11, the fair filed three motions for a dismissal, a change of venue and a change of judge. The change of judge motion …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Syracuse Redevelopment Commission held a brief meeting to get through bookkeeping items, Thursday morning, June 28. Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer Paula Kehr-Wicker administered the oath of office to Paul Stoelting, Dan VanLue and Henry DeJulia, town manager. Larry Siegel was absent and no replacement for Ernie Rogers has been selected. The commission approved there was …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In observance of Independence Day, the offices of the city of Warsaw will be closed Wednesday, July 4.  Wednesday’s trash and recycling routes will be serviced Thursday, July 5. All other routes will remain the same. The town of Winona Lake offices will also be closed on Wednesday, July 4. Trash pick-up for …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw City Councilman Ron Shoemaker filed the required paperwork to establish an exploratory committee for the office of Warsaw mayor on Friday, June 29. “This committee will allow us to receive and expend funds while we explore the possibilities of running for mayor of Warsaw,” said Shoemaker. “I believe we have a positive message …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The weather began to cool Sunday night as pontoons and other types of water-going vessels lined up near the Winona Lake Beach Pier for the annual Flotilla and participation was enthusiastic, to say the least. “You know, we had double the participants of last year and the floats were exceptional this year,” …read more.

SYRACUSE — Having just returned from an 8,000 mile road trip with his family, Dr. Nate Bosch used traveling analogy in a presentation on the current location of the the lake and the future travels. Bosch, director of the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College, presented information on the center’s study of …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County dispatchers announced at approximately 7:45 a.m. Sunday, July 1, that the railroad crossing at CR 250N, just east of North Detroit Street was closed until further notice. Norfolk Southern plans to pave Market Street on Monday, July 2, and reopen it to traffic that same day. CR 350N is also planned …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library will host the following adult and teen programs in July. Rachel Kruger will lead a needle felting class at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 2, inspired by “Pusheen.” Register. Chess Club meets at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Cookbook Club members will discuss favorite fish recipes at 11 a.m. Monday, July …read more.

  MERRILLVILLE — Crews have completed work in Kosciusko County on the 100-mile electric transmission line going from Reynolds to Burr Oak to Topeka. The transmission line is owned by Northern Indiana Public Service Co. The project began in 2012 and now connects substations in White, Marshall and LaGrange counties. The six-year project strengthened Indiana’s …read more.

WARSAW — Norfolk Southern plans to pave Market Street on Monday, July 2, and reopen it to traffic that same day. CR 250N and CR 350N will close on Sunday, July 1, as the gang progresses northward. Both crossings are expected to reopen sometime on Monday, July 2, after paving is completed and cooled later …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw woman was arrested after helping steal items from Tractor Supply Company. Lesley Tranae Crawford, 47, 277 E. Burkhart Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with aiding, inducing, or causing burglary, a level 5 felony; aiding, inducing, or causing theft, a class A misdemeanor; and sentence enhancement for aiding, inducing, or causing theft, …read more.

WARSAW — Congressman Jim Banks announced that a member of his staff will visit Warsaw and Columbia City Thursday, July 5, to meet with local residents and assist Hoosiers experiencing problems with a federal agency. Staff members will be at Warsaw’s City Hall, located at 102 S. Buffalo St., from 9:30 am. to noon. They …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Due to the Excessive Heat Warning expected to last until Sunday, July 1, both Warsaw and Winona Lake will have cooling centers available. The Pete Thorn Center, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, will be available until 4 p.m. today, June 29. Fellowship Missions, 1520 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, will be open as a cooling …read more.

WARSAW — A man, woman and child were transported to Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne after their vehicle struck a trailer. At approximately 4:09 p.m. Thursday, June 28, officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle that struck a residence in Forest Park Mobile Home Community at 3390 Old Colony Road, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County residents should be prepared for a hot weekend as the National Weather Service has declared an Excessive Heat Warning for the area. The warning is in effect from noon today, June 29, until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 1. High temperatures are expected in the lower to middle 90s today, June 29, …read more.

WARSAW — Due to the extreme heat, the Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department advises that the following programs have been cancelled: Late skate: 8 – 11 p.m. Friday, June 29, at Mantis Skate Park Community paddle boarding and canoeing: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at Pike Lake Beach.   The next community paddle …read more.

WARSAW — A white Toyota Camry struck a trailer and injured a child and two other individuals. The trailer was damaged and was reportedly smoking. The accident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. at Forest Park Mobile Home Community located on Old Colony Road, Warsaw. The minor suffered lacerations to the eye and was transported by …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Career Center will host the following events in July. 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, July 9 — 11 a.m. to noon Monday, July 16 …read more.

WINONA LAKE — In the storied East Banquet Room of Grace College’s Westminster Hall, a room where it is said the Rev. Billy Graham launched his noteworthy evangelism career, the subject of jobs was the hot topic Thursday morning, June 28. A gathering of local politicians, educators and captains of industry filled the banquet room …read more.

WARSAW — All railroad crossings are now open except for Market Street, Main Street and Anchorage Road (CR 200N). Crews will be working to try to get Anchorage Road open later today. Market and Main will remain closed a little while longer. Some crossings are only temporarily paved and rough, so please use caution when …read more.

SYRACUSE — Friends and families from across the region enjoyed the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra in a concert celebration of the American spirit. The Steel Dynamics Foundation Patriotic Pops performance was Wednesday, June 27, at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. This free outdoor concert was perfect for the whole family. Conductor Caleb Young led the patriotic concert. …read more.