GOSHEN — Two Warsaw residents escaped injury in a five-vehicle accident on SR 15 at Egbert, one-fourth mile south of the city limits of Goshen today, Feb. 10. The accident was at 1:50 p.m. Three people were injured.Darvin Setser, 27, and Kenneth Parrish Jr., 33, both of Warsaw were not injured. According to the Elkhart …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 10 Haleigh Renae Johnson, 23, 1521 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, arrested for possession of a narcotic, possession of syringe for legend drug and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash. Paula Renee McIntosh, 31, 1213 Estell Drive, Kendaville, arrested for possession …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 9 Billy  Joe Pearson, 23, 1208 S. Harkless Drive, Syracuse, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $750 cash. Derek Michael Bruner, 26, 410 Kincaide St., Warsaw, arrested for habitual traffic violator. Bond: $5,000 surety, $250 cash.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:46 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, West CR 300N and North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Driver: James B. Bausch, 34, Sheridan St., Warsaw. Bausch struck the back of a vehicle, which was stopped in the middle of the intersection. The driver of the other vehicle drove …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 10400 block West Anglin Road, Etna Green. Officials with Jim Conley Trucking reported the theft of safety glasses and cash. 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Ivan Tepo reported a battery. Syracuse 11:41 …read more.

PIERCETON — Lutheran EMS, Pierceton and Warsaw Fire Departments responded to 4544 E. Old Road 30, for a chimney fire.  

PIERCETON — Pierceton Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and officers Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle vs. a tree in the area of 5082 E. Old Road 30. The initial call reported it was unknown if there were any injuries.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:13 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, East CR 1400N and North CR 750E, Syracuse. Driver: Jill E. Garber, 37, East CR 1250N, Syracuse. A deer ran into the side of Garber’s vehicle. Damage up to $2,500. 11:04 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, South Kinsey Road …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 9 James Miller, 41, 1014 Bellview Drive, Kendallville, booked for body attachment. Bond: $500 cash.

Jared Thomas Frantz WARSAW — Jared Thomas Frantz, 28, Syracuse, was sentenced Monday, Feb. 8, in Kosciusko Circuit Court on charges relating to the deaths of Korbin Foster and Kaleb Lampkin, both 17, who died June 1, 2015, in an accidental drowning. Frantz, who plead guilty to count one, dealing in a schedule 1 controlled …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 9 Garry D. Gregory 66, 9500 E. Ponderosa Drive, North Webster, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash. Feb. 8 Daniel Lee Royster, 38, 802 W. Diamond St., Kokomo, arrested on two counts of failure to appear. Bond: $60,000 surety. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 11:12 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 8900 block North SR 15 and West CR 900N, Milford. Tom Farms reported a hit and run accident. 9:04 a.m. Monday, Feb 8, 100 block EMS T41 Lane, Leesburg. Kevin T. Stone reported a burglary. Missing items include …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:27 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, US 30, west of CR 200N, Warsaw. Drivers: Mostafa K. Guechi, 53, Old Colony Road, Warsaw, and David A. Cantwell, 45, First Street, N.E. Massillon, Ohio. Guechi’s vehicle slid while stopping for a traffic light, sliding out of control …read more.

Mary Jane Rico WARSAW — Mary J. Rico, 50, 7534 N. SR 13, North Webster, was sentenced Monday, Feb. 8, after she plead guilty to welfare fraud. She will spend the first year of her sentence on probation, followed by 1 1/2 years in jail. Her jail time will begin Feb. 9, 2017. Rico has …read more.

Kosciukso The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 8 Daniel Lee Royster, 38, 802 W. Diamond St., Kokomo, booked for failure to appear. Bond: $60,000 surety.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 400 block of North Tk Way, North Webster. Trent D. Nabinger reported unauthorized use of his debit card. 10:26 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 100 block of EMS T41 Lane, Leesburg. Ted Titus reported a burglary with baseball cards, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 3:18 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, North Syracuse Webster Road west of North cR 700E, North Webster. Driver: Deanna N. Meade, 16, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Meade’s vehicle went off the roadway and she overcorrected, causing it to roll into a nearby field. Meade …read more.

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Feb. 7 Rosalie Ann Doering, 30, 302 James St., Milford, arrested for driving while suspended with prior and warrant out of Kosciusko County. Bond: $1,500. Kyle Dean Cannon, 38, 702 E. Market St., Nappanee, arrested for contempt of court. Bond: $250. Feb. 5 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:07 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, West SR 14 and South CR 750W, Silver Lake. Driver: Jacinto J. Salazar, 34, North East Street, Milford. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 10:54 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, North SR 13 and East Waco Drive, Syracuse. Driver: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Jodi J. Phillips reported the theft of cash. 1:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Molly J. Villa reported medication stolen. 3:54 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 6 Travis Jordan Hubler, 18, 4291 W. 100N, Warsaw, arrested for criminal conversion. Bond: $600 cash. Jason Andrew Gunter, 20, 4291 W. 100N, Warsaw, arrested for criminal conversion. Bond: $600 cash. Benjamin Jay Walbeser, 33, 3705 E. Bowser Road, Syracuse, arrested for operating …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:24 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, East US 30, south of Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Courtney R. Freeman, 26, North CR 325E, Warsaw, and Sarah N. Huffman, 47, West CR 600S, Claypool. Freeman struck the back of the Huffman vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 5 Clifford Devon Bonds Jr., 45, 1643 Medora St., South Bend, booked for probation violation. Bond: $25,000 surety. Robert D. Ritenour, 60, 9071 S. Dale Lane, Claypool, booked for operating while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash. Ethan David Jessie, 25, 4547 E. Fox Run Drive, Syracuse, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 11:02 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, North SR 13 north of East CR 400N, Pierceton. Driver: Kristopher W. Leasure, 27, West Pike Street, Warsaw. Leasure’s car slid off the road and collided with an embankment. Leasure complained of neck pain and was transported to …read more.

By JOSH SPANGLE, Detective Sgt. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Winona Lake Police Department.The Winona Lake Police Department would like the community’s assistance in identifying a female suspect. On Dec. 7, 2015, the female pictured below approached a residence in Winona Lake. She looked …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 5 Aaron Conrad Ramsey, 33, 7574 E. 350S, Akron, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash. Feb. 4 Lindy Grace Dilley, 31, 1006 Rockhill St., Fort Wayne, arrested for probation violation. Bond: $500 cash.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:35 a.m. Thursday Feb 4, East CR 1350N, west of North CR 1000E, Syracuse. Driver: Alexandria N. Wert, 18, West Main Street, Silver Lake. Wert lost control of her vehicle, went off the roadway and hit a row of trees and a telephone …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident; 12:07 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 8300 block South SR 19, Akron. Officials at Tippecanoe Valley Schools reported a parent refusing to send a child to school. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident; 3:34 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, 1500 …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 4 Arthur Duane Gaston, 38, 1825 Iroquois Drive, Evansville, booked for probation violation. Bond: $500 cash.

UPDATE: A dump truck driver suffered minor injuries after his truck was struck from behind by a semitractor Thursday afternoon, Feb. 4, on Lake City Highway, west of Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Roger A. Murphy, 65, Baker Street, Plymouth, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Murphy complained of pain to the back and neck. The accident …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:03 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 100 block of North Main Street, Claypool. Amanda Lou Lincoln reported fraudulent chargers on a bank account. 11:06 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1200 block of North Riverwood Ranch Road, Warsaw. William E. Roark reported fraudulent charges on a debit …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, North SR 15 south of West CR 600N, Warsaw. Drivers: Lisa D. Slabaugh, 20, CR 3, Nappanee, and James A. Mewszel, 59, Lincoln Highway, Plymouth. Slabaugh’s vehicle rear-ended Mewszel’s. Damage up to $2,500. 7:08 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, South …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — Jessica Kissinger, 20, Churubusco, was sentenced to 14 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections today in Whitley Circuit Court. Kissinger was convicted of molesting a child on three different occasions in 2013 and 2014. Prosecuting Attorney Matthew J. Rentschler argued for a stiff sentence: “The court needs to consider the lasting …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — An Avilla man died from injuries he suffered this morning, Thursday, Feb. 4, in a four-vehicle accident on SR 9, north of CR 500E. The accident was reported at 6:14 a.m. James M. Ratliff, 41, Avilla, was pronounced deceased by medical staff at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Whitley County Sheriff’s Department reports Anna …read more.

Kosciusko County New Filings Kosciusko County Judgements Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: LVNV Funding v. Warren Adams, Silver Lake, $973.58 Nicholas Clabaugh, Mentone, $711.43 Debra S. Ashby Hill, Milford, $738.85 Lucina Spencer Starbuck, Warsaw, $1,149.52 Canterbury House Apartments v. Holly Bowling, …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 4 Dena De DeLion, 39, 4125 Heron Boulevard, Warsaw, arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and refusal to submit to chemical test. Bond: $700 cash. Feb. 3 Ty Allen Neuenschwander, 30, 10372 N. Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse, arrested for OWI – Schedule …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department investigated several collisions in the Bremen area early this morning, Feb. 4. Road conditions at the time were slick and icy. One of the accidents occurred at 4:15 a.m. on SR 331, south of Sixth Road. David J. Heineman Jr., 28, Plymouth, was driving his 2006 Ford F250 …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2400 block Jalynn Street, Warsaw. Matthew J. Kauffman reported the theft of a cell phone. Value: $150. 10:36 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 300 block East Main Street, Warsaw. Warsaw Public Library officials reported video games stolen. Value: $540.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:09 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, SR 15, south of West CR 600N, Leesburg. Driver: Rachel M. Laughlin, 26, South Etna Street, Etna Green. Laughlin attempted to slow her vehicle in traffic due to other accidents when her vehicle slid off the roadway, rolled …read more.

By SGT. RON GALAVIZ Indiana State Police Public Information Officer, Fort Wayne Post WHITLEY COUNTY — The Indiana State Police continues to investigate a two-vehicle crash which occurred Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 3, at the Whitley and Allen county line that claimed the lives of a 43-year-old woman and an 84-year-old man, both from Columbia City. …read more.

ALLEN COUNTY — The Indiana State Police is currently investigating a two-vehicle crash, which occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Washington Center Road at the Allen/Whitley County line. The crash has resulted in one fatality. At this time, Washington Center Road is closed at the Allen/Whitley County line while emergency crews work to conduct their …read more.

Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 3 Tracy R. Crum, 35, 12634 S. CR 200W, Silver Lake, booked for false informing and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $600 cash. Jessica R. King, 34, 3104 E. Wooster Road, Pierceton, booked for failure to appear. Bon: $183.50 cash. Anthony Joseph Fulton, …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, South Main Street north of East Emeline Street, Milford. Drivers: Debra J. Roe, 59, CR 31, Syracuse, and Daniel C. Levernier, 92, North Main Street, Milford. Both drivers were exiting diagonal parking spaces and Roe’s vehicle struck Levernier’s. Damage up …read more.

WARSAW — Dennis Langly Hall, 49, 326 N. Lake St., Warsaw, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 2, on drug charges. He was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail at 8:27 a.m. Hall is charged with maintaining a common nuisance and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, both level 6 felonies; and possession of marijuana, a …read more.

Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility: Feb. 2 Matthew Dean Powell, 26, 453 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, arrested for parole violation. No bond. Traci Dianne Craig, 27, 39 Meadows, Nappanee, arrested for prostitution, public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Bond: $9,000. John Henry Thompson, 37, 152 W. Market, Nappanee, arrested …read more.

By DETECTIVE LT. DUANE CULP Marshall County Sheriff’s Department MARSHALL COUNTY —Christina Moren, 806 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, died in a single-vehicle accident Tuesday evening, Feb. 2, in Marshall County. She was the driver of a 2001 maroon Ford Explorer. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Polk Township Fire Department, Polk Fire Department, LaPaz EMS, and Walkerton …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, North Fox Farm Road and West CR 200N, Warsaw. Driver: Donna L. Brito, 46, West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Deer hit the side of Brito’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 10:55 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Maria I. Marroquin Roca reported fraud. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:49 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2400 block Jalynn Street and North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Kaleena …read more.

Elkhart The following people have been booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Feb. 2 Matthew Dean Powell, 26, 453 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, booked for parole violation. No bond. Feb. 1 Robert James Bates, 43, 206 E. Broad St., Nappanee, booked for dealing methamphetamine. No bond. Jan. 31 Chad A. Hochstetler, 33, 155 S. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 12:18 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1600 block of East CR 200N, Warsaw. Ashlie B. Kellogg reported a violation of a protective order. 9:38 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 400 block of South CR 900W, Etna Green. Ivy Jewel Railsback reported a fraud. Warsaw Officers with …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, East Pierceton Road east of South CR 400E, Pierceton. Driver: Ryan E. Harris, 37, South Seventh Street, Pierceton. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500.

By FIRST SGT. CHAD HILL, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Public Information Officer PIERCETON — A Pierceton man perished in a morning house fire today near the Barbee Lake area in Kosciusko County. North Webster/Tippecanoe fireman and EMS responded today at 9:07 a.m. to the location of 7246 E. South Barbee Drive, Pierceton, in regards to a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 5:25 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, South SR 25 north of West CR 150S, Warsaw. Drivers: Fabiola Romo, 39, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Alexis C. Brazo, 20, South CR 700W, Claypool. While southbound, Romo lost control of her vehicle and it slid across …read more.

Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 2 Daniel James Clark, 26, 221 Park Terrace Blvd., Columbia City, booked for failure to appear. Bond: $2,500 cash. Dennis Langly Hall, 49, 326 N. Lake St., Warsaw, booked for maintaining a common nuisance. Bond: $2,250 surety and cash. Levi Langley Hall, …read more.

PIERCETON — Emergency personnel responded to a residential fire located at 7246 E. South Barbee Drive, Pierceton, around 9:15 a.m. North Webster Fire Department was called to the scene along with Pierceton Fire Department. Turkey Creek Fire was placed on standby for NWFD. Winona Lake Fire Department was called for a full assist.  

WARSAW — At approximately 2 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, drug investigation officers with Warsaw Police Department discovered a one pot meth lab in the bathroom of a Warsaw home. Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw Fire Department responded to 2127 Fox Farm Road, Warsaw, to assist in removing the lab and chemicals safely from the property. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents:[weaver_sc id=”surveybegin”] 2:07 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 8200 block of East Highland View Drive, Syracuse. Kim Osgood Colby reported a burglary with electronics and other household goods stolen. 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 8600 block of East Koher Road South, Syracuse. Randall K. Girod …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents:[weaver_sc id=”surveybegin”] 7:32 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, Old Road 30W east of CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Bryan K. Scutchfield, 41, North Hartzler Street, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 7:18 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, East US 30 and East CR 250S, Pierceton. Driver: …read more.

WARSAW — One person was transported to Parkview Hospital, following a three-vehicle accident last week at the intersection of East Center Street and South Bronson Street, Warsaw. At approximately 2:50 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, Jacob D. England, 32, East Center Street, Warsaw, was stopped at the intersection, when his vehicle was rear-ended by a vehicle …read more.

WARSAW — Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located on Detroit and Main streets, Warsaw.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Jan. 31 Aaron William Ring, 32, 211 15th St., Winona Lake, arrested for failure to appear. No bond. Kevin Justin Cole, 28, 25 Perry Place, Savannah, Tenn, was arrested for nonsupport of a dependent. Bond: $14,000 cash. Jeffery Allen Hutcherson, 55, 4124 N. Allen …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse woman was sentenced on Friday, Jan. 29, in the Kosciusko County Circuit Court for the reckless homicide of her 12-year-old son. The sentencing occurred over a year after Skyler Spore, 12, 202 W. Washington St., Syracuse, was found deceased in his home as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning from generators running …read more.

WARSAW — Emergency personnel are currently responding to 2127 N. Fox Farm Road, Warsaw, where meth labs have been located.[weaver_sc id=”surveybegin”] According to Beacon, the home is a residential property owned by Ted W. Tackett. Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw Fire Department responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing at the scene at this …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:13 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 11500 block of North Crowdale Drive, Syracuse. Raymond C. Butler reported the burglary involving a service door kicked in in his garage. 11:16 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 6600 block of East CR 650N, North Webster. Danny Conkling reported …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:51 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, North CR 150W, north of West CR 400N, Warsaw. Driver: Loren D. Dalrymple, 42, South Wausau Street, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damage up to $2,500. 6:31 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, East CR 1150N and East Camp Mack …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:[weaver_sc id=”surveybegin”] Jan. 30 Kandi Jodean Erwin, 44, 261 N. CR 225E, Warsaw, arrested for dealing meth, possession of meth, possession of a syringe for legend drug and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $10,250 surety and cash. Ervin Al Starrett Jr., 49, 2701 E. Bucher Drive, …read more.

MENTONE — One person was flown to Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a rollover accident near Mentone. At approximately 12:17 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to calls about a rollover accident at South CR 1000W and West CR 500S. They arrived to find Daricus D. Phillips, 20, South Washington Street, Warsaw, …read more.

Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Jan. 29 Jesse Justin Craig, 34, 4125 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, booked for probation violation. Bond: $5,000 cash. Jessie Brent Haradon, 33, 310 W. Hillside Drive, Syracuse, booked for domestic battery. Bond: $1,000 cash. Michael S. Helvie, 33, 3126 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Logansport, booked …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:24 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, East Backwater Road south of EMS W21 Lane, North Webster. Drivers: Nathan A. Vandusen, 31, North Orange Street, Albion, and Nicholas J. Kopkey, 30, North CR 200E, North Manchester. Vandusen’s vehicle slid into a trailer behind Kopkey’s vehicle. Damage …read more.

WARSAW — A North Manchester man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court I Thursday, Jan. 28, for the alleged rape of a woman in May 2015. Noah Emmanuel Akins, 25, 808 Ron Court, North Manchester, was found guilty of rape, a level 3 felony charge, and was sentenced to nine years in the Indiana Department …read more.

LEESBURG — One person was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, and one to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Thursday evening, Jan. 28, following a one-vehicle rollover accident in Leesburg. At approximately 9:53 p.m., officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports that a gray 2002 Toyota, driven by A. Din, 45, West Rudisill Boulevard, Fort Wayne, had …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:[weaver_sc id=”surveybegin”] Jan. 29 Amanda Lee Snow, 28, 729 Centennial St., Wabash, booked for driving while suspended. Bond: $400 cash. Fabiola Romo, 39, 1010 E. Market St., Warsaw, booked for operator never licensed. Bond: $500 cash. Jan. 28 Bradley Allen Stouder, 18, 7232 East CR …read more.

LEESBURG — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a report of a rollover accident on SR 15 near Plum Street, in Leesburg. The accident involved only one SUV.

MILFORD — Milford Police Department is currently warning residents of active phone scams reported throughout the community. According to a release issued by MPD scammers are currently making phone calls attempting to solicit information for an action of account that an individual has and has not personally requested. Callers are advised to terminate the call …read more.

Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Dental Health PC v. Charity M. and Jeremy Brock, Warsaw, $1,424.91 Ashly D. Johnson, Warsaw, $1,776.91 Daniel P. Vandiver II, Syracuse, $3,509.24 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Bill Comer, Cromwell, $210 Village Mobile Home Park …read more.

By CAPT. JAMES L. BRADBERRY Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department Elkhart — Elkhart County Sheriff’s Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects who were involved in a robbery that occurred earlier this morning, Thursday, Jan. 28, in the 22000 block of Pine Arbor Drive in Elkhart. At approximately 5:12 a.m., the victim, a …read more.

ELKHART The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Jan. 26 Marq Skylar Eldridge, 22, 420 W. Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, booked for possession of marijuana and resisting law enforcement. Bond: $10,000. Kosciusko The following people have been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Jan. 28 Kevin Len Simons, 49, 506 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, South SR 15 north of West CR 700S, Claypool. Driver: Marc A. Gaier, 40, Melanie Court, Kokomo. Hit a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 6:48 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, South County Farm Road south of West CR 550S, Claypool. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, East May Lane south of CR 700E, North Webster. Driver: Mary A. Miller, 54, South Morton Street, North Webster. Hit a deer. Damage up to $2,500. WARSAW Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: …read more.

INDIANA — Help celebrate Indiana’s bicentennial this year by participating in the DNR Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology’s annual photo contest to recognize Historic Preservation Month in May. The subject of the photo must be in Indiana and more than 50 years old. Images could include anything from a cemetery, to a main street …read more.

SYRACUSE — IU Health-Goshen Hospital is having a Family Wellness Fair hosted in conjunction with Wawasee High School students. It will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in the Wawasee High School Cafeteria, Syracuse.

WARSAW — Following months of controversy, the Indiana Department of Education has released school accountability grades for the 2014-2015 school year. Recently, the Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana Senate passed final versions of SB 200 and HB 1003, which will hold schools, teachers and communities “harmless” for an expected drop in ISTEP+ scores following the …read more.

MILFORD — Additional details have come forth following a fatal accident near Milford earlier this week. Monday evening, Jan. 25, Ronnie S. Zentz, 44, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse, was eastbound on CR 1000N when his vehicle left the roadway as the road began to curve. According to police reports, Zentz’s vehicle slid sideways and hit a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet returned to Oakwood Resort Tuesday, Jan. 26, where it honored many local businesses and individuals within the Wawasee area. And this year the chamber utilized a different approach for doing so: opening nominations to its members.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Kiwanis Club is hosting its seventh annual soup supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at the Syracuse Community Center.

MILFORD — For January, a longtime friend of the organization offered to fund and supply the fish from Peterson’s Fish in Syracuse. North Webster resident Janet Krull paid for and delivered the fresh fish from the local favorite, and stayed for lunch to enjoy chatting with the residents.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Republican businessman and family farmer Kip Tom has officially filed to appear on the ballot for United States Representative in Indiana’s third Congressional district. Tom submitted his paperwork with Secretary of State Connie Lawson earlier today and made the following statement: “Since announcing my candidacy, I have been humbled by the positive reaction …read more.

By DAVID SMITH North Central Co-op WABASH — A locally owned cooperative based out of Wabash, North Central Co-op, donated to 18 food pantries and community organizations throughout north central Indiana and Michigan. NCC is a proud supporter of local food pantries and a local champion of helping feed communities and families who struggle with …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — It could soon be up to your local pharmacist to decide whether to sell you common cold medicine, like Sudafed.

Article by First Sgt. CHAD HILL, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer WARSAW — Kosciusko County officers arrested a Warsaw woman Monday, Jan. 25, on drug charges that stemmed from a medical 911 call. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with North Webster/Tippecanoe Township EMS, responded at 9:58 a.m. yesterday, to the location of 5019 …read more.

CR 500S, just west of SR 9, will be closed for the next three months due to bridge repairs. Motorists are advised the road will be closed to all oncoming traffic. Whitley County Highway Department will be replacing the bridge just west of SR 9 on CR 500S starting Jan. 26, and repairs are anticipated …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioner and Vice-President Brad Jackson WARSAW – The County Commissioners meeting started off with an announcement regarding an error made in roles of elected officials. Since the current vice president, Bob Conley, was president last term he cannot hold the vice-presidency this term. Conley stepped down and nominated Brad Jackson for the position. …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in Senior Life Elko Edition, a publication of The Papers, Inc., which also owns Ink Free News. The February edition of Senior Life Elko can be found online and in print in both Kosciusko and Elkhart County.) SYRACUSE — “Looking for love in all the wrong places” is a familiar …read more.

SYRACUSE — Indiana Department of Education publicly released 2015 school accountability grades Tuesday, Jan. 26. Final grades were approved unanimously by the State Board of Education during its board meeting, also Tuesday.

WARSAW — Damages have been estimated following a Sunday evening house fire on Jefferson Street, Warsaw. According to Warsaw-Wayne Fire Chief Michael Brubaker, damages are approximately $35,000 and the cause was determined to be accidental. Firefighters were called to the scene when callers reported smoke coming from an upstairs window of a single-family rental house at 413 W. Jefferson …read more.

WARSAW — A fire that occurred in a local car wash Monday, Jan. 25, has been determined accidental. The fire occurred Monday afternoon at Key West Car Wash, 2870 Frontier Drive, Warsaw. A pickup truck in one of the bays caught fire. Warsaw Wayne Fire Territory Chief Michael Brubaker confirmed nobody was injured. Damages have not yet …read more.

Officers respond to a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident on Husky Trail. (Photo by Amanda McFarland) WARSAW — Though investigators with Kosciusko County Fatal Accident Crash Team are still awaiting toxicology reports, according to Warsaw Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. Kip Shuter, preliminary investigation results indicate several factors are unlikely to have contributed to the …read more.

SYRACUSE – Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation board members assembled at Syracuse Community Center Monday evening, Jan. 25, to hear updates from the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee and the parks department during a brief meeting.

KOSCIUSKO — An Indiana Department of Homeland Security incident management team from Northern Indiana is traveling to Maryland for a seven-day deployment to assist the City of Baltimore with severe weather affecting the region. Ed Rock, Kosciusko County Emergency Management Agency, serves as a member of the IMT. The IDHS deployment is a Type 3 IMT …read more.

INDIANA — Today, Rep. Walorski (IN-2) visited the State House to officially file paperwork for re-election to Congress in Indiana’s Second District. While at the State House, she also had the opportunity to address the House and Senate Chambers. Rep. Walorski said, “I’m honored and grateful to serve the hardworking Hoosiers of Indiana’s Second District. …read more.