WARSAW — The staff of Titus Funeral Home is preparing for their annual holiday remembrance service. The event, held by the funeral home each year on the first Saturday of December, serves as a time for those who have lost a loved one or loved ones to gather in their memory. This year, there will …read more.

WARSAW – A five-degree shift in temperatures would have made a world of difference Sunday night in downtown Warsaw for the first lighting of the new Christmas Tree on the Courthouse Plaza. With temperatures in the mid-30s, instead of a scenic light snowfall, visitors to Kosciusko County Courthouse Plaza were greeted with a steady rainfall. …read more.

WARSAW — A bedroom fire was quickly extinguished at a Warsaw mobile home park on Sunday, Dec. 1. At approximately 12:30 p.m., Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory was called to a possible structure fire at Shamrock Village Mobile Home Park, Lot 104, Warsaw. It was later determined that the bedroom of the residence was on fire. Those …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library recently announced the following events for Dec. 2-7. Parents! Bring the family to the Library on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm for a visit with Santa Clause. Afterward, please join the library in its large conference room to make an ornament for your Christmas tree.  …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Dozens of Winona Lake residents attended The Village at Winona’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 30. Parents and children stayed warm with hot chocolate while also giving back to the community by donating new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. While enjoying music from Christmas carolers and a …read more.

WARSAW — A new restaurant featuring authentic Indian food has opened in downtown Warsaw. Biryani Kitchen has opened in the former Oak and Alley location at 114 South Buffalo St. and offers a wide variety of authentic Indian dishes, including a lunch buffet six days a week. “The name Biriyani Kitchen… it’s related to India’s …read more.

MILFORD — Maureen Haab will be celebrating 20 years on staff at the Milford Public Library on Dec. 7. The library would like to shower her with cards and notes to let her know how much she means to the Milford community. The cards can be brought to the library or sent to PO Box …read more.

State Rep. Dave Wolkins conceded this week he was wrong when he said Warsaw Community Schools was moving $15 million from salaries to operational costs. The District 18 state lawmaker from Warsaw made the suggestion a week ago in this column and reiterated it in a statement he issued. He was reacting in response to …read more.

WABASH — The Oak Ridge Boys Down Home Christmas Tour is set to take the Ford Theater stage of the Honeywell Center, Saturday, Dec. 14. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits and earned them GRAMMY, Dove, CMA, and AVM awards. The iconic group’s Christmas …read more.

PIERCETON — Katey Wilks Zemen has resigned from her position as executive director of the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. According to AWL Board President Beth Harrison, Zemen resigned from the position about four weeks ago. The interview process for a new executive director is currently underway. A reason for Zemen’s resignation was not …read more.

Amish Acres will be auctioned on Feb. 5, 2020. NAPPANEE — Amish Acres, a longtime tourist attraction in Nappanee, is set to be auctioned at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. After 50 years in operation, Amish Acres, 1600 W. Market St., Nappanee, will be closing this year after its Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office will be purchasing a new truck to be used by the KCSO’s future animal control officer.  Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Sheriff Shane Bucher received approval from the Kosciusko County commissioners at their meeting Tuesday, Nov. 26, for the purchase of a 2019 brown crew cab V8 …read more.

PIERCETON — The Town of Pierceton is seeking to reinvigorate its Park Board. The reinvigoration of the existing Park Board is part of an effort by the town to qualify for grant money from organizations such as the K21 Health Foundation, according to Clerk-Treasurer Jerry Kreger. The idea surfaced after an October town council meeting …read more.

Warsaw — The Warsaw Community Development Corporation will host the Downtown Christmas Countdown & Ornament Smash Kick-off on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 5-8 p.m. at the Courthouse Square in Warsaw. Classic Hits 107.3 WRSW’s annual Ornament Smash Kick-off, according to a news release from Warsaw Community Development Corporation. Also featured will be live Christmas music …read more.

PIERCETON — Members of the Pierceton Hayseeds 4H Club showed support for the Pierceton Food Pantry at a recent monthly meeting. Members were asked to bring in donations to the monthly meeting in support of Pierceton Food Pantry. According to Hayseeds 4H Club leader Holly Ousely, the group brought in items for donation in addition …read more.

WABASH — Columbia Recording act, Home Free, brings the ninth stop of its Dive Bar Christmas Tour to the Honeywell Center, Thursday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Home Free features five extraordinary showmen who electrify crowds with one-of-a-kind live performances. The Dive Bar Christmas Tour is a perfect evening mix of Nashville-dipped pop hits, country …read more.

WABASH —The Honeywell Center announced two new shows coming to Ford Theater. On sale to the public on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. will be “Hairball: A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock,” and “Million Dollar Quartet.” “Hairball: A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock” is a rock and roll experience featuring a more than two-hour …read more.

WARSAW — Marci Franks, director of food services, and instructor Chef Mark Bragg organized an all-day event in the Warsaw Area Career Center Blue Apron that invited students to engage with three accomplished chefs: Patricia Davids, Srinivas Ramachandran, and Scott Tope. Students in the WACC Culinary Program sampled possible future menu items as Warsaw Community …read more.

WARSAW – A windstorm passing through much of Indiana is already resulting in gusts exceeding 60 mph, the National Weather Service reported Wednesday morning, Nov. 27. A high wind warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday. Winds ranging from 25 to 40 mph are expected through the day, diminishing slowly tonight. The cause of …read more.

Todd Deaton Retires After 42 Years In The Textile Rental Industry WARSAW – Todd Deaton, executive vice president at Wildman has retired after 42 years in the industry this year, according to a news release from Wildman Business Group. His valuable contributions, continued loyalty and dedicated leadership played an integral role in the business and …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Village at Winona announces its annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony to kick off the Christmas season. The ceremony and other family-friendly activities will take place Saturday, Nov. 30, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., on Park Avenue, next to LetterWood Paper Co., said a news release from The Village At Winona. The Village …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Indiana State Police remind drivers that proper planning, preparation and time management are the keys to any successful commute, especially during periods of holiday travel when our roadways are heavily traveled. Indiana State Police will have additional patrols during the holiday weekend. Last year in Indiana, the 2018 Thanksgiving holiday period from …read more.

    WARSAW – From a motorists’ standpoint, the reopening of East Market Street following a 13-month reconstruction project now provides motorists with a long smooth drive from Argonne Road to Hickory Street. City officials and bicycling enthusiasts, though, see the second phase of Market Street reconstruction as another step in the longterm goal of …read more.

WARSAW — A second-grade class from Harrison Elementary School brought donated food items from the school’s annual food drive to Combined Community Services on Tuesday, Nov. 26. In total, the elementary school donated more than 3,200 food items and raised $748.70 for CCS. Mrs. Pam Brail’s class was the overall winner with the most donations …read more.

WARSAW — Join the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce for its Holiday Open House, Thursday, Dec. 19, 4 – 6 p.m. The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is located at 523 South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Attendees will be able to try food from local restaurants and caterers. This is also a great opportunity to network and meet …read more.

WARSAW — All local government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, in observance of Thanksgiving, but how does that affect local trash pickup? InkFreenews checked with Warsaw and ten towns in Kosciusko County and below are their plans for trash pickup: Claypool – Trash pickup will not be affected. Etna Green – …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of Trustees passed a resolution supporting the establishment of two residential Tax Increment Finance districts during a special board meeting Monday, Nov. 25. Todd Samuelson, Baker Tilly; City Plan Director Jeremy Skinner; and Mayor Joe Thallemer presented information regarding TIFs, as well as the proposed resolution, which has already …read more.

WARSAW —  At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 26, County Surveyor Mike Kissinger requested approval to purchase a vehicle specifically for section corner work.  Kissinger told commissioners the vehicle would be purchased with money from the Section Corner Perpetuation Fund.  “There is currently a balance of about $212,000 in the fund,” Kissinger …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Jalen Williams, a Grace College sophomore from South Bend, was one of 30 Hoosier students honored at the annual “Realizing the Dream” banquet on Nov. 2 in Indianapolis. The event is organized by Independent Colleges of Indiana, of which Grace College is a part. Each of the honorees is a sophomore student …read more.

WARSAW – The holidays came a little early for Warsaw city taxpayers on Monday, Nov. 25. That’s when Mayor Joe Thallemer informed City Council that the state had confirmed the city tax rate would drop nearly ten cents next year. The rate will drop from 1.2797 to 1.1822 per $100 of assessed value. The reduction …read more.

Pictured, from left, are attorney Steve Snyder, Board President Tom Allen, Wildman Builders representative Josh Salsgiver, and Board Member Tammy Dalton, reviewing site plans for the proposed detached garage.   WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals approved both of the items of business discussed at the meeting held tonight, Nov. 25. The first …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees will hold a meeting at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, regarding the potential impact of residential TIFs on WCS and the Warsaw area. During its Nov. 12 meeting, the school board discussed a meeting they planned to have with Mayor Joe Thallemer, Plan Director Jeremy Skinner …read more.

WARSAW — A Cromwell man faces four felony charges following a police pursuit near Lake Wawasee Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20. Tristen L. Terry, 34, 9688 East Excalibur Place, Cromwell, was charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; two counts of resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony; and criminal recklessness while …read more.

ETNA GREEN — One person was injured after a two-vehicle accident on Old Road 30, near CR 800W, Etna Green Monday afternoon. At approximately 12:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, Etna Township Fire and Rescue Services responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving a semi and a passenger car. Initial dispatch reports said a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Geoff Walmer, the principal of Wawasee High School, was named Assistant Principal of the Year for District Two for the 2018-19 school year while he was still at Warsaw Community High School. Walmer received the award during the luncheon for the Indiana Association of School Principals Assistant Principals Conference Friday, Nov. 22, in …read more.

WARSAW — The engineering and technology departments of Edgewood Middle School, Lakeview Middle School, and Warsaw Area Career Center recently announced plans to jointly host the Warsaw Robotics Blended VEX VRC State Qualifier tournament. The Tower Takeover event will take place on Jan. 18. Doors will open for the event at 7:30 a.m., with registration …read more.

AKRON – Hall of Fame announcer Rita Price will be honored Wednesday during the Valley-Warsaw boys basketball game.

From the files of Kosciusko County Historical Society: Editor’s note: This is column will appear a few times a month on Monday mornings. Nov. 25, 1969 —The owners of farms that have been in their families for a century or more to a certain degree live closer to the past. If they also live in the …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library announced its news for the week of Nov. 25-29. Bell Memorial Public Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving, The library will be open during regular business hours on Saturday, Nov. 30, said a news release from Bell Memorial Public Library. New books …read more.

WARSAW— A new program that provides foster parent training and support is coming to Warsaw courtesy of Pleasant View Bible Church. Kosciusko County residents considering foster or adoptive parenting are invited to an informational meeting about the new arrangement at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, at Pleasant View Bible Church, 2782 W. CR 200N …read more.

SYRACUSE —  The town of Syracuse kicked off the Christmas season Saturday, Nov. 23, with the Syracuse Holiday Magic celebration held at Veterans Memorial Park at Crosson Mill. Attendees were treated to performances of Christmas carols by choirs from Syracuse Elementary School, Wawasee Middle School and Wawasee High School, while Syracuse Boy Scout Troop 728 …read more.

NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library announced its events for the week of Nov. 23-30. Art In The Making Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Join a group of creative, young artists who leave traditional kitchen table art in the dust and have fun with color like never before. This program is intended for children age …read more.

  Shelly Gilliland displays a replica of her “Scrabble Pete Quilt” at a recent campaign event. Photo provided. Leave it to a Warsaw resident to come up with a homespun, Midwestern way of showing a presidential candidate some campaign love. Shelly Gilliland first met South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg at a gathering for Congressional candidate …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Cub Scout Pack 3828 held its annual cake auction Monday, Nov. 18, at the Syracuse Community Center. Medieval was the theme for this year’s cake auction. With minimal parental help, the Cub Scouts baked and decorated cakes that reflected the medieval theme. Each cake was auctioned off to the highest bidder. The …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor WARSAW — After the Thanksgiving meal, all anyone wants to do is let the tryptophan kick in and relax while they watch mindless hours of pre-programmed holiday movies. Why not curl up on the sofa with one of these Thanksgiving films that remind us to be thankful. “A Charlie Brown …read more.

WARSAW — In what appears to be the biggest grant acquisitions in city history, officials announced they have been awarded $6.3 million that will be used to lower power lines on the east end of the city airport’s east-west runway. The grant will provide all of the money needed for engineering and construction costs. The …read more.

WARSAW — Law enforcement agencies throughout Kosciusko County have partnered to raise funds for Christmas with a Cop, in addition to sponsoring a local family. Christmas with a Cop, hosted by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 149, is intended to foster the relationship between the youth of the community and law enforcement while providing …read more.

  WARSAW — The cost of prosthetic devices can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars and children who have prostheses quickly outgrow them. Insurance coverage for the devices varies widely from one insurance company to another. A child’s growth results in the need for modifications and adjustments of the prosthesis. Children and teenagers …read more.

WARSAW — They say if you build it they will come. That’s certainly true of the new Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. The new, state-of-the-art animal shelter is now open. The 13,000-square-foot facility opened in September, and it’s not far from the former shelter. A premier medical facility for pets, AWL partners with a …read more.

WARSAW — For nearly 40 years, Heartline Pregnancy Center has offered crisis pregnancy services to Warsaw and the surrounding community. From free pregnancy confirmation to emergency assistance with diapers and formula, Heartline works to provide early support and education for women facing unexpected pregnancy so they can have healthy pregnancies and deliveries. But after an …read more.

SYRACUSE — A variance was approved at the regular meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday, Nov. 21. Another variance was continued until December and another variance was withdrawn. Dale and Betty Spoor’s petition is for a variance to allow an accessory building to remain 6 feet from the south property line. The …read more.

Warsaw — Lake City Bank announced seven promotions in a recent news release. Amanda M. Longmire has been promoted to Vice President, Bank Secrecy Act Officer and Client Protection Services Manager. In this position, Longmire works with customers and bank staff to help identify possible fraud and suspicious activity, both against the bank and in …read more.

PIERCETON — The idea of creating a fire territory in southeast Kosciusko County is moving forward, but with one less township and a level of uncertainty. A small group of residents joined Pierceton Town Council members and representatives of Washington and Monroe townships Thursday night, Nov. 21, to discuss the need to form a fire …read more.

WARSAW — A non-profit counseling service that started 23 years ago has moved from Winona Lake to Warsaw. LifeTouch Ministries and Counseling Center had been sharing space with Spanish World Ministries on East Pierceton Road in Winona Lake. On Wednesday, Darla France, director of counseling and training, and her husband, Jeff France, who serves as …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse/Wawasee Trails Committee announces the hiring of a new executive director. Erlene Yentes will be starting her duties Dec. 2. Yentes has experience in working with not for profits and grant writing and is an avid user of trails. With the planning and now construction of the Conklin Bay trail segment underway the …read more.

WARSAW — Starting in the spring of 2020, Ivy Tech Community College in Warsaw will launch its new Laptop Loan-to-Own program thanks to a new partnership venture with Lake City Bank. Lake City Bank has donated 10 Dell laptop computers that had recently come out of service. These machines will be cleaned, reimaged and loaded …read more.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army recently held its annual bell ringing drawing at Cox Studio in Warsaw for the 98th campaign to raise funds to serve others. This year, bells will be rung by clubs who have supported the Army for many years, including Warsaw Rotary, Warsaw Morning Optimist, Kosciusko County Shrine, and Warsaw Lions. …read more.

SYRACUSE — A 70-year-old Syracuse man is facing new charges that appear to be in connection with a NET43 drug bust earlier this month. John Brown Christian John Brown Christian, 70, 4484 East CR 1300N, Syracuse, was one of four people charged after a drug bust on the night of Nov. 7. New charges came …read more.

WARSAW— Depression is the most common form of mental illness in the United States. One in three patients suffers from treatment-resistant depression (TRD), which is depression that doesn’t improve after the administration of at least two different antidepressant therapies. A new drug called esketamine, approved by the FDA in March is showing great promise in …read more.

WARSAW — Over 1,000 shooters participated and more than $10,000 was raised during the annual two-day Shrine Turkey Shoot. Family entertainment was had by all at the event, including parents, children and grandchildren. During the event, Curtis Drake won a .410 youth shotgun and Darrell Moore won a Marlin 1894 .44 rifle. The Shrine Club …read more.

ROCHESTER — Fulton County Soil and Water Conservation District, along with Purdue Cooperative Extension of Fulton County, are offering a free breakfast workshop and roundtable “Soil Health Systems for Agricultural Science” from 7:30-10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. The workshop will be hosted at Rochester Meat & Deli, 901 E. 9th St., Rochester, said a news …read more.

UPDATE: The Silver Alert for Brionna Gean Grant has been cancelled at approximately 10:30 a.m. Nov. 21. She has been safely located. ELKHART — A Statewide Silver Alert has been issued for an Elkhart woman. The Elkhart Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Brionna Gean Grant, a 16-year-old, white, female, who is 5 feet …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS—Each year, more than 11,000 people in Indiana die from tobacco use, a leading cause of preventable disease in Indiana. In an effort to reduce the number of Hoosiers who smoke, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is asking individuals to commit to being tobacco-free by taking part in the Great American Smokeout (GASO) …read more.

WARSAW — Dreanna Yoder’s deep dive into addiction was about as fast and intense as one can imagine. Yoder recalls being a brooding 15-year-old filled with angst when she began using pot and pills. Soon, a better job and more money fueled her drug use until she began feeling the pains of withdrawal if she went …read more.

WARSAW — Construction along US 30 in Warsaw is shifting further to the east. The project involved patchwork improvement to segments along US 30 is moving to the east side of the city, according to a statement from the city of Warsaw. The next restrictions will be from Commerce Drive to CR 450 E. The …read more.

MILFORD — The Papers Incorporated Publisher Ron Baumgartner announced Deb Patterson will serve as the interim editor-in-chief for the company. Patterson will be filling the vacancy left by the death of Jeri Seely, editor-in-chief. Patterson started in the editorial department at The Papers on a part-time basis through a high school program at Fairfield Junior/Senior …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Intercession Group and Global Leadership Summit of Warsaw will host author and speaker Craig Groeschel at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College next month. Groeschel is a New York Times best-selling author who speaks frequently throughout North America and around the world and hosts the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast—with …read more.

WARSAW — Star Wars mania is sweeping the land in anticipation of the newest installment in the saga, “The Rise of Skywalker,” in theatres Dec. 19. Rather than compete, a local church has decided to embrace the hype by incorporating themes from the iconic movies into its Sunday worship, said a news release from First …read more.

NAPPANEE — The two children who died in a Nappanee farming accident Tuesday, Nov. 19, have been identified. Jaylin Hochstetler, 5, and his brother, Kenton Hochstetler, 3, died as a result of blunt force trauma from injuries they received Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a truck. At about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, emergency responders from …read more.

WARSAW — A free program on senior living options titled “Home Is Where You Make It” will be presented at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, by a panel of local senior care professionals at the Center for Healthy Living inside the YMCA. According to a press release, this free session on options for senior living …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council continued a discussion on parking issues during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19. During the council’s regular October meeting, resident Jamie Archer addressed council members on parking issues on Main Street. Archer said four parking spaces at the end of the street had no signage that stated no general …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College Wind Ensemble Fall Concert, “One Small Step,” will be Friday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake. The concert will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing and other space exploration achievements through music. The community is invited to …read more.

CROMWELL — With less than two months remaining in the year, Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board members found themselves finalizing resolutions and ordinances, as well as wrapping up the water plant improvement project during Monday night’s meeting. Held Nov. 18, this month felt a little more down-to-business, likely in preparation for December’s more jolly …read more.

WARSAW — It took some time for board members to come to an agreement regarding the rental fee for the new Lucerne Park Amphitheater, but they eventually settled on $175.  At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer told board members that the amphitheater has been completed.  “We …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Members of the Winona Lake Town Council on Tuesday, Nov. 19, announced plans to hold public hearings on possible increases in fees for trash removal and wastewater at its monthly meeting. The town’s proposed wastewater rate could increase monthly from $47 to $56. The trash removal rate could increase from $5 to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Teachers from Kosciusko County school corporations made the trip Tuesday, Nov. 19, to the Indiana Statehouse where they joined over 15,000 teachers for the Red for Ed Action Day, organized by the Indiana State Teachers Association. The rally was created to show support for teacher demands as lawmakers gathered to prepare for the …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council’s Nov. 18 meeting featured representatives of two companies hired by the town to streamline operations and bring local government into compliance with the state. James Higgins of LWG CPAs & Advisors and Michael and Karen Williams of MicroByte Enterprises were on hand to update the council on efforts to manage …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Saturday, Nov. 16, three Whitko Lego Robotics teams traveled to Wawasee Middle School to participate in the Northern Indiana Wawasee First LEGO League Qualifying Tournament. This year the theme was City Shaper, said a news release from Whitko Community Schools. Teams chose and then solved a real-world problem in the Innovation Project. …read more.

By Darla McCammon We have discussed art surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday for many years now as the season approaches. One artist we have not introduced to you is Jean Leon Gerome Ferris. There was another artist in those days with the name Jean Leon Gerome for whom our subject today was named. Gerome was greatly …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County residents can expect rain and mostly cloudy skies this week, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service. Tuesday, Nov. 19, will see a high near 41, a 30% chance of rain mainly after 3 p.m. and patchy fog before 10 a.m., said the forecast from the weather service. Tuesday …read more.

GOSHEN —Goshen Health recently became aware of a situation that may have impacted surgical patients at Goshen Hospital from April through Sept. 2019, said in a news release on Nov. 18. During this time, one step in a multistep cleaning process was not completed with certain surgical instruments in a limited number of cases, said …read more.

WARSAW — City Council continued a conversation about hiring its own attorney for legal counsel during its Nov. 18 meeting. Discussion on hiring an attorney specifically for city council first surfaced in March after several council members expressed concern with an incident involving Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker. Supporters of the plan, though, say they …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after dealing more than 9 grams of methamphetamine to an undercover officer with the NET43 Drug Task Force. Lyndsey Leigh Evans, 42, 111 E. High St., Warsaw; also showing an address of 2494 N. Grandview Drive, Warsaw, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 3 felony; …read more.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with more accurate information. SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Community School Corporation Board of Trustees approved a staff appreciation grant at its monthly meeting, Nov. 18. The board previously settled its collective bargaining agreement with teachers in a special session on the afternoon of Nov. 15. The agreement raised …read more.

WARSAW — The first Winter Market of the season kicks off Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Center Lake Pavilion. The Winter Market will continue through March of 2020, occurring every third Saturday of the month beginning in December. Available for purchase will be homemade goodies including maple syrup, meat, fruit butter, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw City Council passed a resolution supporting establishment of two residential TIF districts during a regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. City Plan Director Jeremy Skinner presented the resolution to council members. Warsaw’s Redevelopment Commission and Plan Commission both approved the resolution in recent meetings. “It’ll go to the school board for a …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees approved the library’s annual Internet acceptable use policy during its meeting on Monday, Nov. 18. The board held a public hearing regarding the policy before its regular session. During the hearing, Board Vice-President Jill Beehler asked those present about the library’s Internet hotspots that are …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  Grace College will host its sixth-annual Night Market on Friday, Dec. 6, from 2-7 p.m. in the Westminster Banquet Room, 105 9th St., Winona Lake. Night Market is an alternative Christmas shopping experience that offers the public a chance to purchase hand-crafted gifts from local and international artisans while supporting charitable causes, …read more.

PIERCETON — Pierceton Chamber of Commerce announced the November Member of the Month is Townsends. For more than 40 years, Townsends has operated as a family business, said a news release from Pierceton Chamber of Commerce. James Townsend started Townsends in 1973. After visiting many local living history events, he used his woodworking skills to …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County will not transition to voting centers in time for the 2020 election. Instead, the officials will begin planning in 2021 and hope to have vote centers ready for use in 2022. County Clerk Ann Torpy announced Monday that the vote center committee met last week and determined that “it would be …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Free Methodist Church invites the public to Wednesday evening fellowship. Fellowship begins at 5 p.m. for Wednesday Evening Prayer Service, with a 6 p.m. Wednesday night supper. At 7 p.m., the church hosts Be Bold for fourth, fifth and sixth-graders; reality youth group for junior and senior high school students; …read more.

WARSAW — William Roberts Hall opened the Hall-Spencer Insurance Agency in 1920 in Warsaw, with the dream of building trust in a growing community by providing sound insurance products teamed with exceptional service.  The agency soon found itself in transition when it welcomed partner, Rol Anglin, and was renamed the Hall-Anglin Insurance Agency in 1922.  …read more.

WARSAW — The U.S. Postal Service is ready to deliver more than 28 million packages per day between Dec. 16 to 21, and will average 20.5 million packages per day through the remainder of the year. With a projected 800 million package deliveries between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the Postal Service delivers more packages …read more.

WARSAW — The Center and Buffalo street intersection will be closed for a few hours on Tuesday night and again on Wednesday, the city said in a news release. Center Street, between Indiana and Lake streets, and Buffalo Street, between Main and Market streets, will be affected. The closure will begin after the traffic rush …read more.

AKRON — The Akron Chamber of Commerce invites those interested to attend its meeting set for Tuesday, November 19th. The meeting will be at Akron Floral at The Bird’s Nest, 105 East Rochester Street, Akron at 7 p.m. At last month’s meeting, there were inspiring ideas and conversations, said a news release from the Akron …read more.

WINONA LAKE — There are dozens upon dozens of reasons why so many people turn out for the annual We Care Warsaw, but coats and free haircuts certainly appear to be popular choices. Tiffany Rodriguez, of Warsaw, was one of 1,215 people to file into the Gordon Health and Wellness Center on the campus of …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Little ones will gather for the annual Preschool Story Time Thanksgiving Feast at North Webster Community Public Library 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. Children who have participated in past and present Preschool Story Time sessions are invited to sign up to bring finger food to share for a pint-sized Thanksgiving feast, said …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library announces the retirement of Paula Markley after nine years of service. Markley joined the library staff in Nov. 2010 as a cataloger, a position that she continued to hold throughout her tenu Prior to joining the library staff, Markley taught fourth grade at Syracuse Elementary School for …read more.

NAPPANEE — The Nappanee Public Library announced the following events for the week of Nov. 16-20. Thanksgiving Trivia Saturday, Nov.16, 2019, 10–11 a.m. Gather your friends and family and come to trivia night at the library. Prizes and bragging rights will be given to the winning team. Teams must have 4-6 players. Include your team’s …read more.

WARSAW — One of two youths who fell through thin ice in a retention pond east of Winona Lake Friday night was pulled out by police, according to a news release from Indiana State Police. According to police, State Trooper Jacob Bill, who was off duty, but driving a marked vehicle, was near the intersection …read more.