WARSAW — Learn what commonly available foods offer the best nutritional value during a “Get Wild About Nutrition” program. The program will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at the Warsaw Public Library. Join Sue Delagrange, MS, RD for this free program. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information …read more.

WARSAW — James Bausch, with The James Bausch Team at RE/MAX Results, was recently presented with the RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award, which honors successful agents who have closed more than $35 million in sales volume during their time as RE/MAX affiliates. Bausch has been working in the real estate industry for almost five years …read more.

LARWILL — On Friday, Sept. 27, the Whitko Wildcats will come out full ROAR to work together within their local communities to clean up their schools and some of the community to which they belong. “We’ve wanted to do a service project day for our schools since last spring and now the timing is right,” …read more.

WARSAW — At the Kosciusko County Council meeting held Thursday, Sept. 12, members of the Kosciusko County Council approved multiple budget requests for 2020. Shane Bucher from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office requested approval for two amendments — one related to the department benefit plan and the other related to the retirement plan.  The first …read more.

WARSAW — Approximately 125 people gathered at the Shrine Building for a Night of Hope and Recovery event on Thursday, Sept. 12, for a discussion on drug addiction within Kosciusko County. Several speakers shared their stories connected to addiction. Tommy Streeter, a 26-year-old WCHS graduate, and recovering drug addict, shared his story of recovery. Streeter …read more.

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Kosciusko County until 6:15 p.m. EST. At 5:11 p.m. EST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bourbon, or eight miles southwest of Nappanee, moving north at 10 miles per hour. Hazards include 60 miles per hour wind gusts and nickel-size …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital physicians Dr. Todd Dillon and Dr. William Remington recently presented a $50,000 donation to Kosciusko County Community Foundation, on behalf of the medical staff at KCH for the creation of the KCH Medical Staff Scholarship Fund. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to students to pursue a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Two events to benefit The Beaman Home will be held soon in Winona Lake. The Angel Run 5K Run/Walk will be on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Winona Lake Limitless Park. On-site registration for the event starts at 9 a.m., with the run beginning at 10 a.m. Registration for the event is …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will host a free, public Suicide Prevention QPR Gatekeeper Training event on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 1 Administration Drive, Warsaw. There will be two opportunities to attend the free two-hour training. The first training will be held from 8 to 10 a.m., and the second will be from 1 to …read more.

GOSHEN — Phil Wiens, Angie Pletcher and Joel Richard have been promoted to senior-level positions at Interra Credit Union, Goshen. “With proven records of leadership within the Interra organization, these experienced people will lead teams that are singularly focused on supporting the goals of the credit union to best serve our members,” said Amy Sink, …read more.

There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms today, Sept. 12, and through the early part of Friday, the National Weather Service said. Thursday will be partly sunny with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. The overnight low will be around 68. Friday will include a 50 percent chance of showers and …read more.

BOURBON — The Triton Distinguished Young Woman Board of Directors recently announced the 10 young women who will vie for $4,900 in college scholarships and the opportunity to represent the community as the 56th Distinguished Young Woman of Triton. Tickets to the Sept. 21 scholarship program can be purchased from the contestants or at the …read more.

PLYMOUTH — The Beaman Home will host an open house event at Plymouth Public Library from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. The public is invited to attend the free, drop-in event. No RSVP is required. There will be light refreshments and the community can mingle with the staff and ask any questions. It …read more.

ATLANTA — The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in all of the 92 counties in Indiana as a result of the excessive rain and flooding that began on March 1, 2019.  …read more.

*UPDATE: This Statewide Silver Alert has been canceled.* MISHAWAKA — A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Mishawaka child. The Mishawaka Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Harmoni Thompson, a one-year-old black female, who is 2 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 16 pounds, and has black hair with brown eyes. Harmoni is …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council discussed mobile home park variances during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Marsha Stiles, Etna Green Mobile Home Park property manager, attended the council meeting in regards to seeking approval for installing mobile homes at Lots 10 and 11 on West Spring Street. However, Stiles told …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools’ Board of School Trustees discussed the 2019 summer school program and elementary school athletics during a work session on Tuesday, Sept. 10. JoElla Hauselman, Edgewood Middle School principal and summer school coordinator, led the discussion on this year’s summer school program. In total, 745 students registered for the 2019 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Other school corporations have used professional learning communities and research has shown they improve the growth rate of student learning. This school year, the Wawasee Community School Corporation will implement professional learning communities. During the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board Tuesday evening, Sept. 10, in Syracuse, Geoff Walmer, Wawasee High …read more.

PIERCETON — After 17 years of service, Corporal Jim Bumbaugh is resigning from the Pierceton Police Department effective Wednesday, Sept. 25. Town Marshal Tim Sammons announced Bumbaugh’s resignation during the Pierceton Town Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 9. Bumbaugh has accepted a full-time position with Whitko Community Schools as the corporation’s transportation director. At the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — During a three-hour meeting held Tuesday morning, Sept. 10, the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals denied two of the 14 cases presented. Carey Realty petitioned for an exception to allow a temporary concrete mixing plant in an Industrial-2 District. The property is located along SR 15, south of CR 600N, in Leesburg.  …read more.

By Darla McCammon I first met Robert Hudson when he had his wonderful gallery in Winona Lake. He had recently returned from 20 years spent in Idaho on a ranch. From his rodeo days until now, Hudson has built on his experiences to create meaningful and beautiful artwork. I have watched his career and talent …read more.

  SYRACUSE — An unusual series of unfortunate events prompted Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott to request approval Monday, Sept. 9, for an emergency purchase of an ambulance. After hearing Scott’s chronicle of unfortunate happenstances, the fire and township advisory boards approved funding for the purchase of a 2019 demo ambulance “that we could …read more.

PIERCETON — Representatives from three Kosciusko County townships, as well as firefighters, Pierceton Town Council members and township advisory board members, recently convened to continue preliminary discussions on potentially establishing a fire territory. The first discussion-based meeting, held on June 20, was set up by Pierceton Fire Chief Gordon Baker. Representatives from Washington, Monroe and …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Plan Commission approved a preliminary and final plat for Lake Village Shopping Center Subdivision during the meeting held tonight, Sept. 9. Tom Hardy of John Kimpel and Associates, Warsaw, was present at the meeting to explain the request. “Basically the subdivision plat came about — we got kind of lucky — …read more.

WARSAW — On Aug. 18, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis, Keely Roe was crowned by Indiana Job’s Daughters as Junior Miss Indiana. Roe is the daughter of Terrence and Lori Roe, Warsaw. She has a younger brother, Griffin, and is a freshman at Warsaw Community High School. Roe also participates in her school …read more.

WARSAW — MudLOVE is celebrating its 10th anniversary by continuing to give back to others through a party and fundraiser in Winona Lake on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. In September 2009, MudLOVE was started by Luke Wright out of a garage. The organization quickly outgrew the garage and moved to …read more.

WARSAW — In response to the release of ILEARN results to the public this week, four superintendents in Kosciusko County school districts issued the following letter Friday, Sept. 6: Dear Kosciusko County parents and shareholders: Indiana Department of Education recently released scores from the latest version of state testing. The results of ILEARN indicated lower …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Works on Friday, Sept. 6, approved the first step toward moving Mantis Skate Park to Richardson-Dubois Park along East Market Street. Parks Recreation Director Sheila Wieringa presented a concept design contract for the park relocation with American Ramp Company, Joplin, Mo., in the amount of $7,500. The company currently …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Kosciusko Literacy Services is hosting the 2019 Author Dinner “How William Became Shakespeare” on Thursday, Sept. 19, at The Owl’s Nest in North Webster. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The dinner raises much needed funds to provide literacy services. Tickets are $100, of which $65 is tax-deductible as allowed by law. There …read more.

WARSAW — Organizers of The Kosciusko Kettleheads Homebrew Club held their ninth annual HomebrewFest June 22 at The Garden at Cerulean in Winona Lake. Patrons sampled over 40 homemade beers and ciders. About $6,681 in net proceeds were donated to Combined Community Services.

WARSAW — An alcoholic beverage permit transfer for the Phillips 66 Convenience Store in Warsaw was denied during the Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5. The business, located at 2518 E. Center St., has not had a representative present at any board meeting regarding the permit transfer since July. An …read more.

WARSAW — Enjoy a car show, musical performance, and hot dog eating contest during First Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the courthouse square in downtown Warsaw. The event’s theme is “Bringing Hope.” Community awareness booths such as All Things New, Combined Community Services, and The Bowen Center, will be at …read more.

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) applauded the announcement Wednesday, Sept. 4, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that Indiana will receive $18,147,223 in grant funding to help address the opioid crisis. “As I travel across Indiana it is clear that no community has been spared …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — Northeastern REMC has sent crews and equipment to Florida to assist in Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts. The storm is expected to create widespread property and infrastructure damage throughout Florida and the southeastern part of the country. Four lineworkers from Northeastern REMC, headquartered in Columbia City, joined a group of lineworkers from across …read more.

SYRACUSE — For several years, ISTEP+ was sharply criticized as not being a true reflection of how public school students are actually performing in classrooms. Beginning in the spring of 2019, it was replaced by a new state assessment known as ILEARN. Results of the first ILEARN testing were released publicly Wednesday, Sept. 4, by …read more.

WARSAW — Adapt. Overcome. Live. When it comes to pursuing a dream while facing statements like “You can’t do that” or “That’s impossible for you,” adapting, overcoming, and living life to the fullest is Joe Secrist’s motto. Secrist, who is legally blind, has held many titles in his lifetime, from skydiving instructor and martial artist to …read more.

Chris Scheeren, of Blue Barn Berry Farm, left, speaks to the plan commission about the rezoning request. WARSAW — During the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission held this afternoon, Wednesday, Sept. 4, The Blue Barn Berry Farm made it through one of its hurdles to continue operating as an event venue. The Blue Barn Berry …read more.

WARSAW — Grissom Air Force Base will host the 2019 Air and Space Expo this weekend, Sept. 7-8. It has been 15 years since the base hosted its last air show and plans to headline this year’s show with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team and …read more.

WARSAW — Members of the 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Committee will host its 18th commemoration of the tragedies of Sept. 11, 2001, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Center Lake Pavilion. The featured speaker this year is Tinisha Weigelt, district director for Congressman Jim Banks, who represents a part of Kosciusko County in Washington, D.C. …read more.

WARSAW — During a relatively short Warsaw Common Council meeting held tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 3, the council unanimously approved an ordinance establishing deer nuisance areas in the city. The ordinance determines the existence of deer nuisance areas within the city limits and sets the dates when task force archers can hunt whitetail deer in the …read more.

WARSAW — Charles “Chuck” Brower was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, Sept. 3. Brower was born in 1926 to Victor and Lela Brower of Dowagiac, Mich. The family moved to Indiana and lived in the Pierceton and North Webster area. Brower is the fifth son out of …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently announced this year’s WCS School Board Scholarship awardees. Recipients of this scholarship for WCS staff will receive $4,000 toward their education pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree in education, administration or other content areas specific to their career fields with WCS. Scholarship awardees include David Burden, STEM instructional coach; Crystal Kreider, …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Commissioners approved a grant request regarding school bus stop arm violations during a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The Stop Arm Violation Enforcement, or SAVE, grant focuses on a coordinated effort to improve compliance with school bus stop arms. The program’s goal is to prevent violations by increasing patrols. “It allows …read more.

ALBION — Michele Bricker, Noble County Treasurer, announced plans for the Noble County tax sale is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18. The tax sale will be held in the Dekko Meeting Room at the Noble County Office Complex – South, 2090 N. SR 9, Albion.     Real estate properties become eligible for …read more.

WARSAW — A North Webster man was recently arrested after allegedly removing his tracking device while on home detention. Kenneth Lee Sanchez, 21, 309 S. Main St., North Webster; also showing an address of 105 S. Wabash St. No. 2, Converse, is charged with escape, a level 6 felony. On Jan. 16, Sanchez was found …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Indiana State Police will be holding the second annual ISP Information and Fitness Workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Indiana Tech campus in Fort Wayne. Grab workout gear and join in with troopers preparing for the physical abilities test. Get more information about the hiring …read more.

WARSAW — United Way of Kosciusko County discovered new ways to give back as part of its annual Days of Caring event. A call went out for help and more than 300 volunteers from 14 companies stepped up to complete over 50 projects across Kosciusko County. “United Way works hard to connect people to meaningful …read more.

  KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County could be on the verge of implementing a new countywide communications system. Kosciusko County Commissioners recently became involved in the quest to find a resolution for radio communication issues that have existed in recent years between local public service agencies. The commissioners formed a communications committee, consisting of representatives from …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced that pipe liner installation is scheduled to begin on SR 15 in Warsaw on or after Tuesday, Sept. 3, weather permitting. Drivers will see work occurring on the shoulders between Anchorage Road and Jalynn Street in the city of Warsaw. INDOT reminds drivers to be cautious …read more.

WARSAW — The closing of local offices in observance of the Labor Day holiday Monday, Sept. 2, will result in some changes for trash collection. According to town officials: Warsaw’s Monday’s trash route will be serviced Tuesday, Sept. 3. All other routes will remain the same. Syracuse trash normally picked up Monday will be picked …read more.

Pictured, from left, are Drake Price and U.S. Senator Todd Young. InkFreeNews photos by Liz Shepherd. WARSAW — US Senator Todd Young visited Lincoln Elementary School on Thursday, Aug. 29, to recognize student Drake Price as an honorary member of the United States Capitol Police Force. “Drake has big goals in life and he’s been …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER  — The Indiana Department of Transportation announced plans to close SR 13 in Kosciusko County on or after Tuesday, Sept. 3, for construction that will continue through late November. The work will take place on the bridge over Tippecanoe River, between Backwater Road and East Esterbrook Drive, according to INDOT. The closure will …read more.

WARSAW — Parkview Warsaw YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program will be offered from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, and will meet weekly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 million adults in the United States have diabetes and 86 million adults have pre-diabetes. This means that one out of three people …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is expanding recruitment efforts to international students in southeast Asia. The initiative aims to reflect a biblical worldview, enrich the student experience on campus and enhance enrollment. “Grace has an amazing opportunity to move to the next level in fulfilling our biblical and educational potential by reaching beyond our borders …read more.

WARSAW – The future of the CCAC could take a turn for the better with the proposition of a new indoor facility.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. In honor of Library Card Sign-Up Month, Bell Memorial Public Library is hosting a library scavenger hunt. This will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 3, and continue until Monday, Sept. 30. Each …read more.

WARSAW – The Bowen Center hosted US Rep. Jackie Walorski at its Warsaw outpatient office recently to highlight the mental health care services, addiction treatment and recovery options it provides to Indiana residents. Kurt Carlson, Bowen Center president and CEO, said Bowen Center’s approach to treating the whole person by not only providing appropriate mental …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will host its first celebrating survivorship Lunch n’ Learn program from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 9. The topic is “drumming.” The event will be held in the Parkview Center for Healthy Living. This time of learning and support is free to cancer survivors and their spouses, family …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Elks Lodge recently presented the Kosciusko County Community Foundation with a check for $2,720 from its 13th Annual Jimmy Baker Memorial Diabetes Fund golf scramble, held at Rozella Ford Golf Course July 14. A field of 88 participated in the outing, which was followed by a steak dinner at the Elks …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is reminding parents the deadline to purchase optional Apple iPad insurance is fast approaching. In order to receive coverage for the 2019-2020 school year parents will need to purchase insurance no later than Aug. 30. Parents will need their child’s student number. For assistance with receiving this, please visit PowerSchool or …read more.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03) announced that he will host a U.S. service academy briefing Sept. 7, at Warsaw Community High School for local students who are interested in attending one of the five U.S. service academies. “I am honored every year to meet young, patriotic Hoosiers determined to attend one of our …read more.

WARSAW — The car involved in Monday evening’s hit-and-run accident was found unoccupied at an East Clark Street residence. At 7:51 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to a report of a hit-and-run accident involving a bicyclist and a vehicle. The bicyclist, Cory M. Thomas, 42, Warsaw, was traveling east …read more.

By Darla McCammon The first time I saw work by Terry Redlin, it took my breath away. We were on our way to our favorite fishing haunt in Ontario, Canada, when we stopped at the border crossing at International Falls. We usually made a pit stop at a local shop because of their monetary exchange …read more.

WARSAW — Shelly Wilfong’s career has been a study in stark contrasts. As an expert in analytics, or the heavily left-brained study of statistics and trends, Wilfong is perpetually absorbed in the cold, exacting world of mathematics. However, for nearly two decades, she moonlighted as a volunteer firefighter, a hot, stifling career that requires the …read more.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services’ board of directors has announced the hiring of longtime educator Randy Polston as its new executive director.  Polston comes to CCS following a four-decade career as a local educator — 34 years with Warsaw Community Schools and eight years at Grace College. During his time at WCS, Polston taught elementary …read more.

WARSAW — In a lengthy Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Monday night, Aug. 26, the board gave approvals to two tattoo studios looking to open their businesses in the area. The first case on the agenda was a variance request by Nathan Prieshoff to allow a tattoo parlor in a C-4 zoning district at …read more.

SYRACUSE — Kaitlyn Burger, a student at Manchester University, has been recognized by The Kroger Company Foundation as a 2019 Kroger Scholar, receiving a $2,500 scholarship. Burger is receiving this award for the second consecutive year, receiving a total of $5,000 to apply to tuition and related expenses. “Kroger Scholars is a tuition-assistance program that …read more.

WARSAW — The Master Gardener Program will hold its first fall class meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. The first class will serve as an introduction. During this program, you can learn all about horticulture, including plant science, plant nutrition, soils, pesticides, insect pests, vegetables, flowers, fruits, lawns and much more. In the first …read more.

WARSAW — In high school, Kevin Hines was performing on stage the moment an event shed light on his apparently inherited mental illness. On the day the San Francisco native decided to take his own life, a diverse cast of characters would play roles in the odds-defying odyssey that lead him to become a nationally-renowned …read more.

By Anna Jackson Young Adult Coordinator The Warsaw Community Public Library has something for people of all ages. From baby story time to adult computer classes, WCPL strives to provide entertaining and educational programming for every age demographic. This fall, WCPL is excited to begin offering several new programs for teens. Starting in September, the …read more.

ALLEN, DEKALB, NOBLE, STEUBEN AND WHITLEY COUNTIES – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that chip seal preservation is scheduled to begin on or after Monday, Aug. 26, weather permitting. Work is scheduled for various roadways in Allen, DeKalb, Noble and Steuben counties. Roadways to be chip sealed in the area are as follows: •S.R. …read more.

WARSAW — Actor and singer Emily Behny is back in Kosciusko County for a “Coming Home” benefit concert, designed to benefit All Things New in Warsaw. Behny is a Warsaw Community High School graduate, Ball State University alumnus, and Silver Lake native who has stepped into the shoes of several characters. She’s lived in New …read more.

Robert Hudson works on a mural in an alley in downtown Warsaw on Tuesday, Aug. 20. InkFreeNews photos by Dan Spalding. WARSAW — Robert Hudson is working on his 30th mural in Indiana and said he’s excited to finally be doing one in Warsaw, where he graduated from high school in 1971. The 66-year-old, who …read more.

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story had an incorrect date in the headline. WINONA LAKE — The Kosciusko Board of Realtors has announced they will partner with Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County for the 5th Annual 5K Build a Home-Run/Walk. The 2019 event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 and registration starts at …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Following a year of study in Strasbourg, France, Manchester University senior Emily Lynn will present a recital of works for soprano, including arias by Mozart, Puccini and Menotti, and German lieder, French chansons and American art songs. The recital is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, in Wine Recital Hall on the …read more.

From left are Tom Ganser of Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District, Helen Leinbach of North Webster Community Public Library and Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 Judge David Cates. InkFreeNews photos by Phil Smith. WARSAW — Kosciusko County Council hashed out final details to the proposed 2020 budget and heard a staunch argument from one …read more.

WARSAW — Local judges and bail bondsmen are expressing concerns over plans by the state to let low-risk offenders awaiting trial out of jail without posting bond. Many people who are arrested after the first of the year and awaiting trial in Indiana may be doing so out on the streets — rather than behind bars — …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Christian music artist Josh Garrels will perform at the Grace College campus at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, on the lawn at the corner of Kings Highway and Wooster Road. Part of the Grace College and Village at Winona Festival of Music, the free outdoor concert will take place during Grace’s annual …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees held its monthly public meeting August 21. Among the items discussed was an August 15 lift station control failure along CR 600 East, resulting in a spill of approximately 6,500 gallons of sewage. According to Mike Rippey, LRSD treatment plant manager, both an ultrasonic level probe …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Area Career Center’s Advanced Manufacturing Class is campaigning for an influx of online votes as their timeframe for earning a large grant approaches. The class is seeking a $25,000 grant and must finish in the top 40 in online voting to receive the funds, said Andrea Miller, manufacturing and engineering teacher. Voting …read more.

CROWN POINT — A 22-year-old St. John man faces 21 criminal charges after abducting a 16-year-old girl from Lake County. Alexander Martin Curry-Fishtorn is charged with four counts of kidnapping, five counts of criminal confinement, six counts of stalking, one count of intimidation, one count of domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, two counts …read more.

WARSAW —  The National Weather Service has a pretty cool forecast for Northern Indiana through at least the Labor Day weekend. The weather service predicts high temperatures through Tuesday, Aug. 27. Temperatures will struggle to rise above 80 degrees and much of the Midwest won’t see any significant warmth through Labor Day weekend. The forecast …read more.

WARSAW — The passing of a bogus $20 bill led police into an investigation that resulted in a Fort Wayne woman facing several charges, including stealing another woman’s identity. Heather Rene Stanley, 40, Fort Wayne, is charged with identity deception, forgery and counterfeiting, all level 6 felonies. An investigator with the Warsaw Police Department provided …read more.

AKRON — The town of Akron is inviting festival-goers to help it celebrate fall in small town style. Akron’s Summer’s End Festival with the theme “Feel The Small Town Magic,” will include free games for the children, food vendors, a visit from Ms. Indiana, a stroll back in time with armchair stories of Akron long ago …read more.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services recently announced a partnership with Meijer this fall to provide much-needed hunger relief to local families through the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer’s food pantry donation program “Simply Give.” “It is not unusual for Dane’s Family Pantry to help feed over 30 families in a day and participating in ‘Simply Give’ …read more.

WARSAW — Main on Main Improv Troupe will perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Wire and Steam Coffee Company in Warsaw. The show is free and family-friendly. Main on Main Improv Troupe started in 2013 in Syracuse and has since gone on to perform shows in South Bend, Warsaw and Fort Wayne. Main …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host The Talleys as part of its Central Park Concert Series at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. The gospel band will play from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Central Park Plaza. Bring a lawn chair or favorite blanket and enjoy the evening’s perfect …read more.

MENTONE — Republican voters in Mentone will decide which candidate will be on the fall election ballot for clerk-treasurer at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Mentone Emergency Services Building. Each political party can have one clerk-treasurer candidate on the ballot. Nicki Norris and Tammy Stoneburner have both filed for the position in Mentone. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Re-opening a discussion previously tabled in October 2018, Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District came prepared for a fight Monday night, Aug. 19. Each month the board meets publicly to discuss operation of the district. This month, the district’s new attorney contacted at least one local resident to let them know the formerly heated …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation school board met briefly Tuesday, Aug. 20, to receive public input on the 2019-2020 proposed budget and tend to a handful of personnel matters. This year’s budget includes a 3.5% increase over last year’s. No members of the public attended to weigh in on the budget, which will be …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council declined to participate in KEDCO for the next year at the council’s Tuesday, Aug. 20, meeting at the North Webster Community Center. President Lisa Strombeck presided. Two ordinances were presented that had previously been approved and approval was given to purchase a phone app that would save the …read more.

WARSAW — Fall program registration at the Kosciusko Community YMCA is now open. Members of the community can sign up for YMCA programming even if they are not YMCA members. The YMCA will offer several programs during the fall, including swim lessons, gymnastics lessons, and youth and adult sports leagues. For more information, visit the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory will hold Family Safety Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Warsaw’s Central Park. Throughout the day, attendees will be able to enjoy free activities focused on health and safety with a variety of hands-on learning opportunities, presentations and games. The event will feature …read more.

SYRACUSE — Alan Tio, CEO of Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation, came to the Syracuse Town Council meeting to introduce himself and explain his plans for KEDCO’s future during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 20. Tio, who came from a similar position in Whitley County, hopes to bring a similar mindset to Kosciusko …read more.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the fact that town council candidates will not appear on the fall ballot as a result of the town convention. ETNA GREEN — After an hour-long convention, approximately 60 people voted on Tuesday, Aug. 20, for three Republican candidates to appear on the fall ballot for …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council heard a report from Lyn Crighton, who as a representative of an organization dedicated to preserving water quality, nearly opened a new kind of water works after her presentation at the board’s regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 20. Crighton briefed the board on what her organization, The Watershed …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Clerk-Treasurer Kent Adams told the town’s board of trustees on Tuesday, Aug. 20, that numbers which were squeezed last year would lose even more girth over the coming year. “There’s going to be a 4.6 percent decrease from the 2019 budget,” said Adams. “Again, very positive.” Almost exactly a year …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District continued its discussion on recycling contract bids on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Kosciusko County Recycling Depot Director Tom Ganser told board members that he and Warsaw City Attorney Scott Reust recently discussed further details for the new contract. “We’re recommending a three-year …read more.

WARSAW — During a four-hour meeting on Monday night, Aug. 19, members of the Kosciusko County Council, as well as key county government personnel, arduously hashed out details of the county’s extensive budget for 2020. The process will take its next step on Thursday, Aug. 22, when council holds a public hearing for not only …read more.

WARSAW — If the current plan conceived by Warsaw Community Schools reaches fruition, a building erected around the time the Korean War ended, which had always been a facility for Warsaw school kids and other students, may find new ownership. At its regular monthly meeting Monday night, Aug. 19, the board approved a comprehensive financing …read more.