MENTONE — The Mentone Police Department has released the identification of the female struck by a train just before 5 p.m. tonight, April 8.  Initial investigation shows that Patricia Appel, 39, of 301 E. Main St. Mentone, was walking westbound along the north side of Main Street and went to cross the street to the …read more.

  MENTONE — Mentone emergency responders were dispatched to a report of a female subject struck and killed by a train in the area of SR 25 and Franklin Street, Mentone, just before 5 p.m. today, April 8. The female was declared deceased upon arrival. Identification will be released once proper notification is made. Mentone …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  At the request of Kosciusko County Sheriff Kyle Dukes, the Indiana State Police has been requested to investigate the death of a male inmate at the Kosciusko County Jail. The state police were contacted, on April 8, after an inmate was discovered unresponsive in his jail cell around 1 p.m. Once the inmate …read more.

WARSAW — Two grants have been secured to pay for the future permanent pickleball courts at Kelly Park on the city’s south side. The cost of transforming the tennis courts into four pickleball courts will be covered with grant money from the K21 Foundation and the Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Miller Foundation. Approval of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Forget jet lag. Any effects from flying home from the West Coast probably were set aside, at least temporarily anyway, when the Wawasee High School super mileage car team returned to the school a little after noon today, Monday, April 8. A school bus with a Syracuse Police escort pulled up in front …read more.

WARSAW — Excitement is brewing for local Toastmasters and Grace College GOAL representatives as they make preparations for their free open house on the Ivy Tech campus Thursday, April 11. Have you thought about transferring your credits to complete your Bachelor’s degree, but are looking for a program that works with busy adult life?  If …read more.

By Mark Knecht and Jamie Clemons As the largest natural lake in Indiana, Lake Wawasee has become a popular playground for summer and winter recreation activities. But for history buffs, its attraction includes the prehistoric Native Americans that roamed the area thousands of years ago as well as the more familiar historic period Miami and Pottawatomi tribes. Of …read more.

SYRACUSE — Twenty years of super mileage cars at Wawasee High School is a cause for celebration. After the Shell Eco-marathon competition April 3-6 at the Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., there is even more cause for celebration. For the first time ever, Wawasee’s diesel super mileage car, known as the “Diesel Weasel” and the …read more.

WARSAW — The monthly downtown tradition of closing off the center of Warsaw has returned after several months off with the Spring Fling, the name of the inaugural First Friday celebration of 2019, held Friday night, April 5. “This is our 11th year and we are sponsored by the city of Warsaw with help from …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — SiteWorx Services made a donation of $1,325 to Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund today, April 5. Brandon Hepler, SiteWorx Services, partnered with the K21 team to help give to the Kosciusko County Cancer Fund. $25 of each rental of a “Trashing Cancers” roll-off dumpster was donated to the fund. Three “Trashing Cancers” dumpsters …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s coroner will have his own facility up and running this summer. Traditionally, Coroner Tony Ciriello and previous office holders have depended largely on funeral homes and the local hospital to help coordinate services. Funeral homes have provided space to do autopsies on a moment’s notice and an area hospital has provided …read more.

WARSAW — Crowdfunding, a relatively new buzzword that refers to finding project money from the private sector and leveraging those funds with grant dollars to underwrite community-focused beatification projects, appears to have fueled a second Warsaw spruce-up initiative in as many two years. In late 2017, Warsaw unveiled what is commonly known as The Alley, …read more.

WARSAW — Phase two of the Market Street reconstruction project is progressing. Construction along a stretch of East Market east of Hickory Street began March 11 and is already moving a bit more to the east. The contractor, Phend & Brown, Milford, notified the city earlier this week that beginning Tuesday, April 9, the street …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced that the agency’s annual Trash Bash! will take place April 15 through April 30. Trash Bash! brings INDOT crews together with volunteers to beautify the state’s roadside areas by cleaning trash and debris. INDOT urges individuals, organizations, businesses and active Adopt-a-Highway groups to join maintenance staff on …read more.

WARSAW — A new “three strike” rule is being implemented regarding lots put on hold at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw.  Oakwood Sexton Hal Heagy told members at the Oakwood Board of Regents meeting held Thursday, April 4, that there are ongoing issues with people placing lots on hold and then never returning to purchase them. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County property tax bills are being mailed the week of April 8. Property taxes for Kosciusko County will be due May 10 and Nov. 12 for 2018 payable 2019 tax payments. Only one tax bill is mailed each year which includes both the spring and fall installment coupons. If you have a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed seven permits during its meeting Thursday, April 4. The following permits were renewed: Freeland Enterprises Inc., doing business as Pizza Hut, 502 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. Beer and wine retailer – restaurant. RT Michiana Franchise LLC, doing business as Ruby Tuesday, 3308 E. Center St., Warsaw. …read more.

LEESBURG — Plain Township Trustee, Tyler Huffer, reminds those with family interred in Leesburg, Oswego and Monoquet cemeteries that all grave decorations must be removed and brought into compliance with the rules and regulations of the cemetery by April 20. Decorations not in compliance will be disposed of. Questions may be directed to the trustee …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan appointed Gene Warner to complete the remaining term of the Claypool Town Council member position. Larry Neher, the elected Republican Claypool Town Council member, passed away March 11. Warner has lived in the town of Claypool for more than 60 years. He worked as a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Spring brings not only April showers to Indiana but also greater chances of high winds, lightning strikes and other forms of severe weather. With this in mind, Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of scammers who descend on storm-affected communities in order to take advantage of homeowners needing repairs. “We’ve …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan appointed Cory Ellinger to complete the remaining term of the Etna Green Town Council member position. Todd Slabaugh, the elected Republican Etna Green Town Council member, resigned from the position. Ellinger has resided in Etna Green for two years but has lived in the area …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In May 2018, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, 10 youth-serving nonprofit organizations were selected to participate in “Endowment Challenge 50,” or EC50. Kosciusko County 4-H Council is the seventh organization to have successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising …read more.

SYRACUSE — It’s been close to two years since discussions were held publicly about how to finance repairs needed to the Syracuse Flood Control Structure, also known as the Syracuse Memorial Dam. Since then a committee of representatives from the Syracuse Lake Association, Wawasee Property Owners Association and Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation was formed to …read more.

Area Planning Director Dan Richard, far left, explains the proposed ordinance changes to APC members Jon Garber and Doug Ruch. WARSAW — The topic of commercial solar energy system farms was heavily discussed during the meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission held Wednesday, April 3. A public hearing was held on the topic and …read more.

Traffic moves slowly along Commerce Drive in Warsaw. The first signs of reconstruction could be seen Tuesday. Construction is expected to continue for several weeks. WARSAW — Reconstruction of the eastern end of Commerce Drive has begun. The short stretch of road runs parallel along US 30 from McDonald’s to a Marathon gas station to the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Brittany Misencik, a third-year journalism student at Grace College, Winona Lake, is one of several dozen young journalists chosen to participate in this year’s World Journalism Institute, a program of learning and practice for young journalists. The dates of the institute are May 16 to June 1, and it will be held …read more.

WARSAW — A sinkhole appeared in the middle of Winona Avenue, near the Lake Street intersection today, April 3. The sinkhole is in the middle of the road and traffic is currently being diverted on either side. Workers with INDOT are currently on scene patching the hole to reopen the road as soon as possible. The city …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Four Indiana State troopers assigned to the Toll Road Post with local roots received their patrol cars after completing three months in the ISP Field Training Program. The probationary troopers graduated from the 78th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy in December 2018. The entire class was issued their state police cars during a …read more.

SYRACUSE — One simple question about who put up the blank billboard next to Mud Lake off Cornelius and Pickwick roads has led to a mystery. Four billboards, one empty, gently curve around a gravel area in a highly traveled area to and from Lake Wawasee. The short answer is no one seems to know …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Three people have filed declarations of candidacy for the vacant Etna Green Town Council member seat. Jason Hanes has been familiar with the town of Etna Green ever since he was a child. He works as a CNC machinist at Avalign Technologies. “I’ve always loved Etna Green and I want to make …read more.

MENTONE — The Town of Mentone hired a new town attorney on Monday, April 1 and also changed its monthly meeting day, discussed stray dogs and what to do with residents and outsiders who don’t obey the rules regarding what to discard during spring cleanup. During its monthly meeting on Monday, the town board approved …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Jackie Franks, MPH, HHS extension educator, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, shared statistics from county employee participation in the 2019 county wellness program with Purdue Extension at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, April 2. The Get WalkIN’ program is an email-based walking program with 120 registered participants. Each week one or two …read more.

INDIANA — 2019 is a municipal election year in Indiana. Are you registered to vote? If you want to have your say in the primary election, you must register in the next few days. Hoosiers must register by April 8 to be able to vote in the May 7 primary election. Most cities and towns in Indiana …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Gene Warner has filed a declaration of candidacy for the vacant Claypool Town Council member position. Warner has lived in the town of Claypool for more than 60 years. He worked as a town employee for 28 years, retiring in February of this year. While employed by the town, Warner worked as Claypool’s …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces temporary lane restrictions planned for SR 15, between West Levi Lee Road and West CR 600N, on Thursday, April 4, weather permitting. Motorists can expect one-lane traffic directed by flaggers to facilitate the repair and replacement of roadway sensors. INDOT reminds drivers to use caution and consider …read more.

By State Rep. Curt Nisly (R-Milford) INDIANAPOLIS — Lawmakers recently finished the first half of the 2019 legislative session. Hundreds of bills were submitted in the Indiana House for consideration, but only a small number of those advanced to the Senate. Of all the bills discussed in the House, the one I want to focus on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — On March 30, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to an attempted telephone scam. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the suspects falsely identified themselves as Captain Kenny and Sergeant Newsome, of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Those names do not match current employees of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. …read more.

Vehicles along Commerce Drive often traverse around some of the bigger potholes. WARSAW — One of the most cratered roads in Warsaw — the privately maintained eastern half of Commerce Drive — is about to be reconstructed, a move that would pave the way for future city maintenance. The rough portion is the eastern part of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that SR 14 is scheduled to be resurfaced on or after Tuesday, April 2, weather permitting. The resurface work will take place between CR 250W near the town of Silver Lake and SR 13. During the day, drivers are cautioned to watch for lane closures with traffic …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Career Center offers monthly workshops that can be completed in increments, with assessments and certifications. This is the place to prepare for a growing business and manufacturing world that demands more digital literacy and online/tech skills. Goodwill also offers tuition support for individuals interested in becoming an IT support professional through …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Housing Opportunities of Warsaw, a local not-for-profit organization that assists in improving the housing conditions of low-to-moderate income households in Kosciusko County, has $1,400 in Indiana state tax credits still available for purchase. The tax credits, which are available at a $50 minimum, must be bought by Sunday, March 31, and go towards Indiana …read more.

WARSAW — Repaving projects and construction of new sidewalks will be completed with the help of $1.6 million in grant money from Indiana’s Community Crossings grant program. Warsaw, Winona Lake and Kosciusko County were informed earlier this week that grant applications totaling $1.6 million were approved, and officials for the three taxing units say they …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership issued 12 traffic citations and made 12 arrests during a 24-day traffic-enforcement mobilization. About 230 police agencies increased patrols across Indiana for aggressive and impaired driving. The overtime traffic enforcement is funded through National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grants administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “As temperatures rise, so …read more.

WARSAW — Due to sanitary sewer work in the Airport Industrial Park area, there will be a series of road closures throughout the year beginning Monday, according to a news release issued by the city of Warsaw. On Monday, April 1, the following two stretches of road will be closed for approximately three to four weeks: …read more.

KOSCIUSKO —  Awards were presented to the widow and son of the late George Robertson at the Claypool Lions Club, 201 W. Calhoun St., Claypool, Thursday, March 28, at the end of the Cub Scout Pack 3770 meeting. Robertson, the former Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation president, passed away Feb. 23, after a battle with cancer. Robertson’s …read more.

WARSAW — Ten days after city council laid to rest concerns over Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker’s handling of an impaired driver investigation on Jan. 25, the chief himself ripped the scab off Thursday night when he confronted Kosciusko County’s longtime Republican leader during a public meeting. Gathering for the first time since council chose not …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Amish Acres received a Half Century Business award from Governor Eric Holcomb during an event at the Indiana Statehouse. Holcomb honored 65 Indiana companies and organizations during the event, presenting each with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award in recognition of each company’s longevity and service to its employees, community and …read more.

WARSAW — Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County is in the process of opening a store in Warsaw. Although the exact location has not yet been disclosed, Annette Hammond from the Kosciusko HFH office said the location will be announced closer to the tentative opening date of May 4.  According to Hammond, for the past …read more.

WARSAW — Almost exactly a year removed from the signing by Gov. Eric Holcomb to establish a fifth court in Kosciusko County, four candidates are finishing up the application process and awaiting news on who will be given the gavel of Kosciusko Superior Court 4. The following is the final of four profiles on the …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Steak ‘n Shake restaurant, located at 2455 Jalynn St., announced this morning, March 28, that the location will be temporarily closed until further notice. The restaurant posted the following statement on the front door. “We have decided to close this Steak ‘n Shake location, which is being designated for a franchise …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — As towns grow and change over time, it can be difficult to imagine what the past was like. Today’s maps of towns are drastically different from maps created 100 years ago, proving nothing is immune to change. Fortunately, preserved buildings offer a quick glimpse into what once was. Scattered through Kosciusko County …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation Inc. Tuesday, March 26, failed to gather a quorum for its bimonthly meeting, but those present informally discussed several status updates without taking official action. Foundation members Tom Edington and Amy Hershberger and Syracuse Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson discussed the following: • The parks department is completing preparations of the athletic …read more.

WARSAW — A two-vehicle accident occurred near 3986 S. Country Club Road and East CR 400S, Warsaw, at approximately 12:45 p.m. today, March 27. Initial reports from dispatch said three people sustained injuries as a result of the accident. However, it was not clear at the scene if anyone would be transported. A white Ford …read more.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services will host its 12th annual Glass Slipper event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The event allows high school students to attend prom by assisting them in finding dresses at no cost. The event started 12 years ago when two Warsaw Community High School students realized how expensive …read more.

INDIANA— Indiana’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is now accepting applications from families in 20 counties who may be eligible for grants for their children to receive high-quality, pre-kindergarten education through the On My Way Pre-K program for the 2019-20 school year. The pilot program was expanded in 2017 from five to 20 …read more.

WARSAW – Sara McNeal Strahan-Lenfestey is all about inclusivity. That sense of inclusion begins with her name as she prefers to include her maiden name and two names through marriage. And it extends to her political outlook as well. “My campaign is all about a sense of togetherness and inclusiveness,” she said during a recent …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Meeting dates for the Kosciusko County Local Emergency Planning Committee have been announced for 2019. All meetings are open to the public. Dates for 2019 will be April 10, July 10 and Oct. 9. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. in the Justice Building, video conference room, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw. Under …read more.

INDIANA  — Kosciusko County has been selected to receive $1 million in state-matching funds for local road projects in 2019. In addition to that $1 million, the city of Warsaw will receive $251,416.25 and the town of Winona Lake will receive $359,668.47. “Indiana’s fully-funded, long-term Next Level Roads plan means cities, towns and counties are improving their …read more.

WARSAW — Almost exactly a year removed from the signing by Gov. Eric Holcomb to establish a fifth court in Kosciusko County, four candidates are finishing up the application process and awaiting news on who will be given the gavel of Kosciusko Superior Court 4. The following is the third of four profiles on the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Roughly within two months “we will start realizing the benefits of the sun,” said James Flecker, director of personnel and legal services for the Wawasee Community School Corporation. His comment was made during a special meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening, March 26, in Syracuse. The main purpose of the special …read more.

WARSAW — Due to the high number of cases of influenza among students and staff, Warsaw Christian School will be closed for the next three days.  Wednesday, March 27, Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29, will be E-Learning days.  Administrator/Head of School Doug Buller said approximately 28 students were out sick this week as …read more.

ETNA GREEN — On March 14, Todd Slabaugh submitted his resignation from his position as Etna Green Town Council president. In an e-mail to Ink Free News, Slabaugh provided further reasoning for his resignation. “I felt the need to resign when the former clerk [Laura Baker] resigned, but I didn’t feel I could ‘hit’ the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance from development standards to allow a duplex with less square footage than normally required during the meeting held March 25. Steve Conrad owns the property at 831 E. Center St. The hope is to allow a duplex with smaller than permitted lot size. The lot is approximately 6,500 …read more.

UPDATE: As of 11:15 a.m., March 26, the silver alert has been canceled. FORT WAYNE — The Allen County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Kyle Nayhzieare Kelly (a.k.a. Lee), a 15-year-old black male, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 140 pounds, brown hair with brown eyes and last seen wearing glasses, a black jacket …read more.

WARSAW — Almost exactly a year removed from the signing by Gov. Eric Holcomb to establish a fifth court in Kosciusko County, four candidates are finishing up the application process and awaiting news on who will be given the gavel of Kosciusko Superior Court 4. The following is the second of four profiles on the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A press conference was held this afternoon, March 25, to introduce NET43, Kosciusko County’s newly formed Narcotics Enforcement Team.  NET43 is comprised of officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police, Warsaw Police Department and Winona Lake Police Department. Together, they form a new task force that has been operational for around two …read more.

WARSAW — Almost exactly a year removed from the signing by Gov. Eric Holcomb to establish a fifth court in Kosciusko County, four candidates are finishing up the application process and awaiting news on who will be given the gavel of Kosciusko Superior Court 4. The following is the first of four profiles on the …read more.

WARSAW — The “By Their Hands” reception and exhibit was held Friday, March 22, in the gallery at rua, 108 E. Market St., Warsaw. The art exhibit featured works by artists of RedBird Art Studio, a program provided by Cardinal Services. The RedBird artists are all clients of Cardinal Services, located in Warsaw,  an organization …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The annual Home and Outdoor Show, sponsored by NIPSCO, is being held this weekend, March 22 to 24, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. The event began Friday, starting at noon and ending at 7 p.m. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 23, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

WARSAW — For some, it’s hard to argue that the closing of the old Owen’s on West Market Street in Warsaw creates a food desert since there is a bigger, newer version of the store just two miles to the east. But with the closing of the westside Owen’s on Thursday, shoppers in that part of …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council discussed the potential for development at Winona Powder Coating during its meeting Thursday, March 21. Brian Bailey, Winona Powder Coating president; and Alan Tio, Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO, were present at the meeting to discuss development within Winona Powder Coating. Bailey told the town council that …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — On March 20, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and the Indiana Arts Commission hosted a reception to celebrate the 2019 Hoosier women artists at the Statehouse. Stephanie McDairmant, Warsaw; and Brenda Stichter, Warsaw; were two of the 39 honorees whose artwork was selected to be displayed in the offices of several …read more.

SYRACUSE — According to Homeland Security, the average response time for an active shooter incident in a school is about 16 minutes. Often, though, incidents are finished in less than 10 minutes. Technology in smartphones, which more and more people have these days, has been harnessed to hopefully significantly reduce the response time of law …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In 2018, the Kosciusko County 911 Communications Center received 3,051 security alarm calls at commercial, agricultural, industrial, educational and residential locations. The vast majority of alarms are the result of false or accidental activation. Alarms can be triggered in a variety of manners; including pets, insects and wind. Unless disregarded, officers will respond …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Ink Free News was recently contacted by an anonymous source regarding an alleged child abuse situation that reportedly occurred at Pierceton Elementary School. The source reported the incident to Ink Free News on March 19, the day after Whitko School Board’s meeting. During the school board meeting, Pierceton Elementary School Principal Mike …read more.

WARSAW – The largest public works project in city history is under surveillance. By the public, that is. In fact, anyone with access to the city website can have a bird’s eye view as the $30 million expansion of the city’s wastewater treatment plant unfolds through much of next year as a result of a high-tech …read more.

WINONA LAKE — As ice finishes its thaw from area lakes and temperatures begin to warm, the town of Winona Lake appears to be embracing the change of seasons with enough activities and projects to make a beehive seem calm. At the monthly meeting of the town’s board of trustees Tuesday, March 19, the board …read more.

WARSAW — At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting held Tuesday, March 19, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer said applications are being accepted for seasonal summer staff. Positions are open for laborers, lifeguards, programming recreational leaders and skate park recreational leaders. Pay starts at $11/hour. Further information may be found on the website. “There’s always a …read more.

WARSAW — The highly-anticipated Warsaw Texas Roadhouse has scheduled their ribbon and grand opening for Monday, March 25. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at noon hosted by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce. Guests can enjoy their first meal at the restaurant when they open for business at 4 p.m. Monday. The restaurant will be …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council began its meeting March 19 by remembering Larry Neher, a town council member. Neher, who passed away on March 11, served on the Claypool Fire Department for 34 years and was a part of the Claypool Lions Club. He also served numerous terms as a Claypool Town Council member. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Usually there may be one person who is not required to be there at North Webster Town Council meetings at the North Webster Community Center. For the past two months, there have been many. For March, the issue at the March 19 meeting was the town’s initial refusal to grant permits to …read more.

WARSAW – Members of Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management Board will seek to dip into a reserve fund to cover the remaining cost needed for plans to fill an underground tank and make other improvements to the south side of the recycling headquarters. The lone bid received for the project was from Robinson Construction, Warsaw, …read more.

CROMWELL – Due to the slightly confusing wording of the town of Syracuse/Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District agreement, TCRSD will pay one more month than planned of the former sewer rate. During Monday evening, March 18, meeting at the Cromwell office, the exasperated board agreed to pay a nearly $900 discrepancy to Syracuse after each …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, March 18. Attendees heard reports on the activities of two subcommittees: New trails, which is researching future trail projects; and development, dedicated to fundraising. Executive Director Megan McClellan also announced March’s volunteer of the month, Tony Pawlicki. McClellan has been uploading data to Bloomerang, …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — The resignation of Pierceton Elementary School Principal Mike McClain was announced during the Whitko School Board meeting Monday, March 18. Dr. Brandon Penrod, Whitko School Corporation superintendent, read McClain’s letter of resignation to the board. His resignation will be effective June 30 of this year. “I would like to thank the Whitko …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — County Surveyor Mike Kissinger requested financial assistance for a reconstruction project at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, March 19.  The reconstruction project is related to a county-regulated drain called Plunge Creek, located 4.8 miles from North Manchester. “We’ve had a road that’s been closed as a result of this tile no …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Redevelopment Commission Monday, March 18, elected its officers and approved TIF plans and expenditures to improve the technology park on the city’s north side. The meeting was the first of the year for the commission. Officers elected for 2019 are: Larry Siegel, president Paul Stoelting, vice president Henry DeJulia, secretary Paula Kehr-Wicker, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan will appoint a new Claypool Town Board member at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the Kosciusko County Clerk’s Office, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw. Due to the recent death of Larry Neher, a Republican member of the Claypool Town Board, a replacement for the remainder …read more.

WARSAW – Any thought of an independent review of circumstances surrounding Police Chief Scott Whitaker’s actions on Jan. 25 — and the related suspensions of two officers — appeared to die Monday night, March 18, after an emotional debate during the regular meeting of the city council. City police came out in force at the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of Trustees were given an extensive tour of ongoing construction projects at Warsaw Community High School prior to its regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 18. Directed by Jim LeMasters, director of maintenance, buildings and grounds, as well as Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert, Board President Heather Reichenbach and …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — Emergency Management Agency Director Ed Rock has announced that Kosciusko County will conduct the statewide tornado drills at 10:15 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 19. If the drill is postponed due to weather, the drill will be moved to March 20. Every year, on average, Indiana is hit by 21 tornados. Too …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council’s March meeting has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21. Due to a lack of quorum, the council’s March 12 meeting was canceled.

WARSAW — A female driver was transported by Lutheran Air after a two-vehicle accident that occurred on SR 15, near CR 200S, Warsaw. At approximately 1:15 p.m. Monday, March 18, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Lutheran EMS and officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle accident. The accident involved a dark Chevy Cruze …read more.

INDIANA — For the second year in a row, the Indiana Tobacco Quitline is offering tobacco users free medication to help them quit tobacco use. The nicotine replacement therapy promotion is available now and ends when supplies run out. In the last year, nearly 7,500 Hoosiers received a free two-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Attorney Chad Miner announced to the council last week that a petition sent to the state regarding a possible regional sewer district will need a few minor tweaks before progress can be made on the project. At the council’s regular monthly meeting Thursday, March 14, Miner told the council that a …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan will appoint a new Etna Green Town Council member at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the Kosciusko County Clerk’s Office, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw. Todd Slabaugh, an elected Republican council member, submitted his resignation effective March 14. “We would like to thank …read more.

WARSAW – The final OK toward the future installation of a baby box at Fire Station No. 2 came today, March 15, by the city Board of Works and Safety. After months of consideration and some tweaks by city leaders, the board approved an installation and service agreement with Safe Haven Baby Box, of Woodland. …read more.

WARSAW — Some Indiana state lawmakers are ready to take action to stop the Bureau of Motor Vehicles from moving forward with offering motorists a third gender option when applying for a new driver’s licenses. Lawmakers participating in a Third House legislative update on Friday, March 15, at the Shrine Building in Warsaw voiced opposition …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission spent over an hour discussing the Louis Dreyfus drainage project before tabling the issue during its meeting on Thursday, March 14. Kosciusko County Surveyor Mike Kissinger attended the meeting to request funding for the project. The commission approved the project in 2017, but at that point, the request was …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s sheriff received good news on Thursday, March 14, in his mission to bolster a program designed to help jail inmates battle drug addiction. Sheriff Kyle Dukes appeared before the Kosciusko County Council with a grant request for the county’s Jail Chemical Addiction Program. The grant, totaling $163,260.40 would provide much-needed funding …read more.