Defense began calling witnesses and the state rested in the fourth day of trial for Courtney Kincaid, who is accused of severely injuring a Pierceton infant who later died from her injuries.

Three local healthcare providers are hosting a free senior drive-thru lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, while supplies last.

Lake City Bank recently announced that Kimberly K. Mattke has been promoted to assistant vice-president, technology services officer.

Five witnesses testified in the third day of a jury trial for Courtney Kincaid, who is accused of severely injuring a Pierceton infant who later died from her injuries.

Four months into a worldwide pandemic, local officials are urging people to uses masks when out in public and are getting the word out with an online video by Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.

Filing began Wednesday, July 22, for the two at-large seats on the Wawasee School Board up for reelection this year. The two seats are held by Mike Wilson and Don Bokhart.

Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation’s board had its first meeting of the year tonight Tuesday, July 28. The foundation’s committee reviewed the financial report and the community center’s endowment fund.

A back-to-school seminar to prepare educators and support staff for the unique challenges of returning to school this year will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church.

Between noon Friday, July 24, and noon Tuesday, July 28, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 22 new COVID-19 cases.

Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter recently announced the promotion of Senior Trooper Gamaliel Reeves to the rank of sergeant.

WARSAW — During the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held tonight, July 27, the board unanimously approved all three requests. This meeting was held at City Hall but streamed online with some board members opting to attend virtually. Visitor comments were welcome via text. Sandra Del Pilar Foreman of 119 E. Baker St., Warsaw, …read more.

A Warsaw man will serve three years in prison after a fatal shooting in October 2019.

Tippecanoe Valley High School seniors gathered for one final time Sunday, July 26, to celebrate graduation – 132 days since they last sat in classrooms together.

Kosciusko County has assured that residents who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom are honored with their names on the War Memorial at the corner of Center and Lake Streets at the courthouse. 

Lakeland Christian Academy has released its re-entry plan to families.

The annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Celebration and meeting wasn’t open to the public, but hundreds could view the meeting happenings through a live stream on the foundation’s Facebook page. Over 304 people viewed and heard about the activities of WACF, recognitions and overview on the first year of the Wawasee Inlet Nutrient Study.

A grace period is currently in effect regarding parking tickets in downtown Warsaw.

You’ve heard the claims, read the memes and probably even wondered if the conspiracy over pandemic testing is true.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Warsaw (Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod) has welcomed the Reverend Gino Marchetti II as its newly installed pastor during a special ordination and installation ceremony held Saturday, June 27, at Creighton’s “The Roost” event center.

Two people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle accident in Marshall County involving a motorcycle.

Between noon Wednesday, July 22, and noon Friday, July 24, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 26 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of reported cases to 747, with eight deaths.

City and county police officers will not respond to calls regarding people failing or refusing to wear a mask.

Governor Eric Holcomb’s executive order regarding the state of Indiana’s mask mandate lists exemptions to wearing face coverings while in public.

A Warsaw man involved in a fatal shooting in October 2019 will be sentenced at 8:15 a.m. Monday, July 27, in Kosciusko Circuit Court.

Trauma experienced in childhood can have long-lasting effects.

An estimated $50 a year is all it will cost freeholders around Syracuse and Wawasee lakes should the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy be established, according to an estimated budget presented during a Natural Resource Commission public hearing Thursday afternoon, July 23. Approximately 13 people attended the hearing, which lasted close to two hours.

A North Webster national historic monument, the Dixie sternwheel paddleboat, is being honored Saturday, July 25.

The  Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer’s office at the Syracuse Town Hall will be open to the public by appointment only starting on Monday the 27.  This will remain in effect until further notification.

After almost 27 years of service, Suzie Light has officially retired as CEO of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. 

Between noon Monday, July 20, and noon Wednesday, July 22, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 27 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of reported cases to 721, with eight deaths.

Three people signed paperwork to run for Warsaw School Board positions, including two incumbents and one newcomer.

The Claypool Town Council discussed the town’s fire contract with the Claypool Volunteer Fire Department during a meeting on Tuesday, July 21.

Beginning Monday, July 27, Hoosiers will be required to wear masks.

Tornado Siren testing for the Town of Silver Lake is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, in the afternoon.

The Winona Lake Residential Parking Study was presented to the town board Tuesday, July 21.

Alan Tio, CEO of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, provided an update on the organization to the Syracuse Town Council during its monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 21.

Although the board filled the entire garage bay of Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District with chairs, only two public members were present for its monthly meeting Monday, July 20. There is still no official word on whether the district will move forward with sewering parts of Wawasee, but the board did provide updates on some of the moving pieces required to finalize plans.

On Saturday, July 11, 11 Lakeland Christian Academy graduates walked across the stage at the annual commencement ceremony.

The Syracuse Town Council made quick work of approving a number of resolutions and ordinances associated with Polywood’s expansion during its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 21. This was the first time the council met in person since the state shut down due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

If you have a passion for gardening and enjoy teaching others how to grow plants, the Purdue Extension Service has a class for you.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee discussed the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Conklin Bay project at the Monday night, July 20, meeting.

An update on the new project was also discussed. Minor issues are still being addressed. Selge Construction was on-site last week to follow up. Erlene Yentes, executive director, updated the committee that educational signs are located along the trail.

Community Corrections Executive Director Barry Andrew came before the commissioners with a vehicle purchase request at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 21.

Warsaw resident Paul Schue captured photographs of Comet NEOWISE, which made its closest approach to the sun on July 3.

The special meeting of the Wawasee Community School Corporation board of trustees Monday, July 20, lasted only 12 minutes, but the board’s action could have districtwide impact for the next eight years.

City Council is already making adjustments in funding for road work in anticipation of shortfalls in revenues as a result of the pandemic.

Between noon Friday, July 17, and noon Monday, July 20, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 84 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of reported cases to 694, with eight deaths.

A Syracuse man was recently arrested after choking a woman twice with a belt.

NIPSCO teams were kept busy this weekend. Approximately 700 customers around Ogden Island, Eli Lilly Road, Kanata Manayunk and Johnson’s Bay were without power from approximately 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18, through 12:14 a.m. Sunday, July, 19, due to a primary underground fault that failed at the same time there were storms in the area.

A power outage in in Syracuse is affecting the downtown area along with 1,626 customers. NIPSCO is working on the problem and hopes to have power restored by 11 a.m.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee High School Class of 2020 was able to “finally have a graduation,” exclaimed Wawasee Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Tom Edington during his introductory remarks at the ceremony held on Wawasee Warrior Field, Saturday, July 18.

A public ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for the Conklin Bay Boardwalk and Trail. The ceremony will be conducted by the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 30, at the entrance to the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation headquarters on SR 13, south of Syracuse.

The ribbon cutting represents a significant step forward for the trails committee. It received a grant in May 2019 from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Next Level Trails program. Construction began in October. While the last section of the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail was completed in March, the trail officially opened in May.

Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees voted to extend its suspension of failure to connect penalties to July 31 at its monthly meeting held July 15. The penalties for not connecting to the sewer system will resume Aug. 1.

A local supporter of Black Lives Matter is urging people to avoid any thought of counter-protesting at the Patriot Rally scheduled for Friday night in Warsaw.

Five additional witnesses testified Thursday, July 16, in the second day of testimony in a civil trial for a lawsuit involving a shooting death that occurred in 2014. 

Due to COVID-19  safety concerns, Chautuaqua-Wawasee has decided to cancel the July 31 Lake Wawasee Historical “Then & Now” LillyPad cruise. 

The Tippecanoe Township board met with Fire Chief Jeremy Likens and Township Trustee Chris Francis at its regular monthly meeting,Wednesday, July 15, in the Tippecanoe Township Building, North Webster.

A month from today, school districts in northern Indiana will be in various stages of reopening their buildings for in-class instruction in the midst of a pandemic that is growing worse in some parts of the nation.

More major companies are now requiring customers who enter their stores to wear masks.

Altrusa International of Warsaw has begun its 47th year of service to the Kosciusko County community.  

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles announced Wednesday, July 15, it will begin appointments for driving skills exams on July 16 in select communities.

The first step to get temporary operational funds will begin for the Tippecanoe & Chapman Lakes Regional Sewer District. The first reading of a resolution for a bond anticipation warrant will be presented at the Aug. 10 meeting.

The Etna Green Town Council discussed electricity service at a local business and property upkeep at a residence during a meeting on Tuesday, July 14.

The body of a 5-year-old child was recovered Tuesday night, July 14, after going missing while swimming. 

What the 2020-21 school year will look like for the Wawasee Community School Corporation is becoming more clear, but understandably plans are of a more tentative nature depending on state directives on the pandemic.

It did not take long for people to begin taking advantage of free COVID-19 testing in Warsaw.

By Maggie Kenworthy InkFreeNews WARSAW — The Kosciusko Board of Zoning Appeals held a two-hour meeting Tuesday morning, July 14. The request that caused the most discussion involved Sparkman Family Auction, 3805 S. Industrial Drive, Warsaw. Area Planning Director Dan Richard explained that in 2018, Sparkman Family Auction received permission to run an auction business …read more.

By David Hazledine InkFreeNews MILFORD — Milford Town Council concluded its public meeting Monday, July 13, with a discussion of the feasibility of a bike path running from the town to Waubee Lake Park. However, it could be many years before such a path becomes a reality. During clerk reports, Town Clerk/Treasurer Tricia Gall informed …read more.

Turkey Creek fire and township advisory boards Monday, July 13, approved sending Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s 2021 proposed operations and equipment replacement budgets for further consideration by the Syracuse Town Council.

Leesburg Council Member Tom Moore gave an update regarding the town’s septic system at the at the Leesburg Town Council meeting Monday, July 13.

The Indiana State Department of Health will host a free COVID-19 drive-thru testing clinic in Warsaw for two weeks beginning Tuesday morning, July 14.

Patrick Stevens, DO, has joined the team of family medicine doctors at Goshen Physicians Osteopathic Family Clinic Nappanee. He provides comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages and generations.

By David Hazledine InkFreeNews MILFORD — Milford Animal Clinic was the site of the 2020 Kosciusko County 4-H Fair alpaca show on Sunday, July 12. The outdoor location allowed participants from KCounty Alpaca Pride-Kosciusko County 4-H Alpaca Project to opt out of county fair arena rules regarding face masks when showing their animals. Cadence Gibson …read more.

News Release  WARSAW – There will be a food distribution at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 E. Smith St. in Warsaw Fresh perishable items and dry goods offered free of charge. All items will be pre-boxed and pre-bagged. First come, first served, for up to 400 households while supplies …read more.

A “Patriot Rally” is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, July 17, at the Kosciusko County Courthouse in Warsaw.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill will not be on the fall ballot for re-election.

Turkey Creek Fire and EMS, Syracuse Police Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a three-vehicle accident occurring on SR 13 south of Syracuse, near Ideal Beach Drive and the Pine Terrace Condos. Approximate time of the accident was 11:20 a.m.

Two people from Warsaw were recently arrested for theft and drug possession after allegedly stealing items from a man.

Town Council will hold a public hearing on July 22, to receive public comments regarding an application to USDA Rural Development for financial assistance in the purchase of Industrial Leaf Vacuum equipment.

Staff Report  WARSAW — New Life Christian Church and World Outreach has 10 cases of COVID-19 within its congregation, but no one with the virus has attended in-person services. A Facebook post which has since been taken down, initially reported that the church had an outbreak of people testing positive for COVID-19 but was still …read more.

Financials were the focal point of Kosciusko County Council’s July 9 meeting, with several appropriations, grant requests and transfers approved by council members.

Kosciusko 4-H recently announced winners of the 2020 dairy and sheep shows.

The first order of business at the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission meeting held Thursday, July 9, was the swearing in of commission member Mike Metzger.

News Release  INDIANAPOLIS — Food Bank of Northern Indiana received $34,890 in funding for fiscal year 2021. A total of $300,000 in state funding will be distributed to 11 Indiana food banks to provide assistance and services to Hoosiers in need. The funding came from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, through the Indiana General …read more.

Shannon McLeod, grant writer/administrator for Priority Project Resources, Inc., Greensburg, reviewed a revised schedule for the old school building removal project at the July 8 Silver Lake Town Council meeting.

The 2020 prom event sponsored by the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and several local companies is now open to sophomores, juniors and seniors from the 2019-2020 school year. 

Between noon Monday, July 6, and Wednesday, July 8, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of nine new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of reported cases to 564, with four deaths.

So what happens when Johnny the third-grader suddenly has a temperature while at school this fall?

Warsaw Community Schools’ Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert provided updates on the school corporation’s reopening plan for the 2020-21 school year during a press conference on Wednesday, July 8.

Kosciusko 4-H recently announced winners of the 2020 swine show.

Classical Conversations of Kosciusko County invites the community to watch the premiere of “The Riot and the Dance: Water” in a home drive-in theater atmosphere.

News Release SYRACUSE — Kosciusko County Circuit Court has ordered the Indiana Natural Resources Commission to hold a public hearing and receive evidence on a petition to establish the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District. The petition was filed under cause number 43C01-1912-MI-00249. The hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at …read more.

Kosciusko Human Resources Association will host their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 14.  This month’s meeting is hosted virtually with special guest speakers from Parkview Health’s Human Resources Team.

Rebecca Phend of South Whitley was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 7.

Major purchases by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office this year include two new K-9 units, firearms and ammunition.

Staff Report WARSAW— Kosciusko 4-H animal shows are taking place this week at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds in Warsaw. Beef and rabbit shows were held Monday, July 6. Winners in the beef show were Colin Deatsmon with the Grand Champion Heifer; Haley Nelson with the Reserve Grand Champion Heifer; Allie Ayers with the Grand Champion Beef …read more.

The Rotary Club of North Manchester is taking its Weber Grills on the road for the third annual North Manchester Rotary Grilled Chicken BBQ.

By Wawasee High School Principal Geoff Walmer Guest Writer Wawasee High School is excited to host a memorable graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 while providing a safe environment that follows social distancing guidelines. Wawasee Community School Corporation is grateful for the partnership with the Kosciusko County Health Department in creating the following plan. …read more.

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival has been canceled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Warsaw woman was given a 20-year sentence in Kosciusko County Circuit Court Monday, July 6, for dealing methamphetamine.

A Claypool man will serve five years in prison for three criminal cases, including one incident where he stabbed a man at Time Out Inn in Warsaw.