INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Civil Rights Commission and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Commission will be hosting the State of Indiana’s 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Celebration Thursday, Jan. 14, at the Indiana Statehouse. Among the honorees will be Goshen College Professor Regina Shands Stoltzfus, who is to receive the Spirit of Justice …read more.

By JACK MCKINLEY Campaign Public Relations Director WARSAW — Evan J. McKinley, student at Warsaw Community High School, is declaring his 2016 candidacy to run for Kosciusko County Council-At-Large. McKinley will be seeking election to one of the three seats that become available in the 2016 General Election as three current councilmen terms will expire. …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a winter weather outlook for Kosciusko County and the following surrounding counties: Marshall, Elkhart, Noble, Whitley, Wabash and Fulton. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and Noble County EMA and 911 Center have issued the following statement for their areas: A winter storm watch …read more.

  WARSAW — Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located at 3041 West CR 100S, Warsaw. Lutheran EMS and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Healthcare providers at Tri-County Ambulance Service and Parkview Physicians Group partnered together to care for community families beyond their normal medical roles. The team gathered food and personal care items for donation to Combined Community Services. This donation comes at a time when contributions have slowed after the holiday season. Tri-County and …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Join us for the “Prelude,” a pre-concert conversation, with Maestro Tsung Yeh and dynamic soloist and South Bend Symphony Orchestra Principal Clarinetist Trevor O’Riordan prior to the June H. Edwards Chamber Series concert 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center at the University of Notre Dame. The Maestro …read more.

GOSHEN — At approximately 8:18 p.m. Friday night, Jan. 8, officers were called to a single vehicle crash in which the occupants had suffered minor injuries. During the course of the crash investigation, officers were informed that the crash occurred as a result of the driver attempting to flee from the vehicle which was directly in …read more.

WARSAW — At 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Indiana State Senator Jim Banks will be at the Warsaw Community Library for a meet and greet.  The event will be open to the public and offers an opportunity to talk with the senator.  Banks has officially announced his bid for the 3rd Congressional District to replace …read more.

UPDATE: The winter weather advisory is, as of 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, now for midnight to 7 p.m. Sunday Jan. 10, for Kosciusko County. Snowfall estimates are now being reported as 1-3 inches.    NORTHERN INDIANA — A winter weather advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, to 7 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

By ETHAN SHECKLER Marketing Director WARSAW — The Center Street Community Theatre will hold a meeting, open to the public 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts in Warsaw. The main focus of the meeting will be to update the community on the organization’s plans for 2016. Topics of discussion …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Candidate filing began Wednesday, Jan. 6, and a handful of candidates have already thrown their names into the ring for the May 3 Primary. All filings so far have been by Republicans. Candidate filings, as of Friday afternoon, Jan. 8, are: Clerk of Circuit Court — Ann M. Torpy, incumbent Council At-Large — …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Like an heirloom jewel passed down through generations, covered bridges are Hoosiers’ most threatened inheritance. From 1835 through the 1920s, more than 600 covered bridges were built in Indiana. “Only 89 are still standing today,” according to the Indiana Covered Bridge Society, which works to preserve and restore them. Of those, some …read more.

MILFORD — A Milford man may be facing multiple felony charges after officers connected him to methamphetamine use while serving a warrant to his girlfriend in November 2015. Hugh Arnell Yoder, 50, 13276 N. CR 150E, Milford, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 7, for two level 6 felony charges: possession of methamphetamine; and maintaining a …read more.

By BETH STRAUTZ, Stop Foodborne Illness CHICAGO — For a restaurant chain that started the same year as the 1993 Jack in the Box E.coli outbreak, Chipotle Mexican Grill should have learned a lesson or two about being more proactive in the prevention of foodborne illnesses. The chain, with over 1,900 stores in North America …read more.

NEW YORK — Chipotle’s legal woes in the wake of November’s E. coli outbreak just got even worse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f7N-PiX_Zs The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a winter storm watch in effect from Saturday, Jan. 9, to Sunday, Jan. 10, for Marshall County. According to the NWS, snow is expected to spread across the area Saturday night as a strong low pressure system moves northeast through the Ohio Valley. The snow …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Walmart supplier Huisken Meat Company is recalling nearly 90,000 pounds of beef patties because they could be contaminated with extraneous wood.

WARSAW — A ribbon cutting for the East Market Street — Phase 1 Project will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25at the intersection of Market Street and Argonne Road, next to Walgreens. A temporary road closure will be in effect for that half-block of East Market Street during the ribbon cutting. The Project …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The annual Miss Kosciusko County pageant is almost here. The participants have been chosen from Kosciusko and surrounding counties. The pageant will be held at 5 p.m. Jan. 16, in Wawasee Middle School. There is an admission fee. The event is sponsored by the Miss Kosciusko County Scholarship Organization, part of the …read more.

Several tips to police lead to the arrest of two people from Leesburg Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 5.Chase Allen Elder, 31, and Darci Lacher Munson, 23, both of 4447 N. Third Place, Leesburg, were arrested and each charged with dealing in meth, with enhancing circumstances, a level 3 felony; possession of meth, with enhancing circumstances, a …read more.

WARSAW — Crews are responding to a small fire in a cooler at the Meijer store, Warsaw. Police are being sent to assist with evacuation if needed.

By JONATHAN SOOHOO Communications Manager, Conover Gould Strategic Communications WARSAW — Scott Sterk, sixth-grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School, and David Wayne, physical education teacher and basketball coach at Warsaw Community High School, have been nominated for the 2015-2016 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the LifeChanger of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Business owner and community leader Joanna King, Middlebury, files for her declaration of candidacy for the Indiana State Senate in district 12 with the office of the Secretary of State in Indianapolis, Thursday, Jan. 7. District 12 is comprised of Benton, Concord, Clinton, Elkhart, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Middlebury, Washington and York townships in …read more.

ANKENY, IOWA — Ankeny police said Thursday their new K-9 named Bosco made a big discovery on his first case.

WAWAKA — A man who fled police and fell through the ice in the Little Elkhart River, was recovered several hours later. The body of Raymond Lee Cassidy, 35, was located by fire personal at 9:25 p.m. in the water. According to a press release issued by the Noble County Sheriff’s office, at 7:20 p.m. …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — More than 13,000 people in Marshall and St. Joseph and are living without health insurance coverage, forcing many to live in fear of getting sick, or to forgo medical and preventive care to address current illnesses. Organizations including Covering Kids and Families and its lead agency, United Health Services, and others have …read more.

GOSHEN — There has been a concern over the care of homeless kids in Elkhart County.

Dear Editor, One of the core values included in the WCS Strategic Plan is, “Giving of time, talent, and resources is vital to the well-being of the community,” and we teach this to our students. Yesterday we experienced this core value demonstrated back to WCS from this and surrounding communities after experiencing a devastating fire …read more.

MILFORD — Several Milford businesses and residents were in the dark early this morning on the reason why lights flickered and shut off around 5:30 a.m. Businesses along Old SR 15 were without power this morning while NIPSCO crews worked to restore electricity to the 96 affected customers. According to NIPSCO representative Eddie Melton, the …read more.

ETNA GREEN — Etna Green has a new town council member. Kevin Smith was appointed by the Kosciusko County Republican Chairman in December to fill Andrew Cook’s vacancy. Cook, who was re-elected by default to another term, declined that re-election. Smith, who is a first responder, decided to run for the council because he wants …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Board member Bob Sanders expressed frustration with those who refused to join the project when it was presented. “We’re bending over backwards to help these guys,” said Sanders. “… let them eat a little crow.”

By ANNE GREGORY Media Relations, Manchester University NORTH MANCHESTER — The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss Jr., a nationally respected and influential civil rights and religious leader, will speak at the 48th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance and Rededication Ceremony at Manchester University. The observance commemorates King’s last speech at a college campus. He presented …read more.

WARSAW — Due to a lack of official business to be heard by the Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission, the Jan. 14 meeting has been canceled.

By STEPHANIE SPANGLE Communication Director, Ag Plus, LP SOUTH WHITLEY — The USDA Economic Research Service and Hunger in America Study have found that, “11.7 percent of an estimated 2.2 million households in rural America are considered food insecure. This means these households, at some time during the year, had difficulty providing enough food for all their …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory and Plain Township firefighters have been called back to the Warsaw Schools bus garage this afternoon after smoke was observed at the roof line on the northern portion of the building. WWFT ladder truck and a Plain Township pumper, along with firefighters, responded. The ladder truck was used by firefighters …read more.

AKRON — With the announcement of the spring, 2015, ISTP+ scores earlier this week, many Indiana school corporations are not pleased with the results of the new standards. Despite this, Tippecanoe Valley Schools fared well overall, according to Superintendent Brett Boggs. Boggs gave a school-by-school breakdown of the corporation’s results, noting that Akron Elementary fared well. Boggs …read more.

By AMY MUNCY Advanced Master Gardener WARSAW — Many of you may already know about what you can and what you should not compost. I have found the following items left out keeps the compost cleaner and able to use quicker. What I mean is that you can compost anything that is natural but in …read more.

WARSAW — This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Zero Zero is a 3 -year-old, neutered male Jack Russell/beagle mix dog. His name is Zero, but his is really a 10 and has a big personality. He’s a cute, little red mutt. Zero is very sweet and …read more.

  WARSAW — The Alcoholic Beverage Board of Kosciusko County approved four alcoholic beverage permit renewals at its hearing Thursday, Jan. 7, in Warsaw. The board also approved new catering hall permits for Oakwood Resort. The three-man board approved two new catering hall permits for alcoholic beverages for Oakwood Resort. There were no remonstrators. Oakwood …read more.

By STEPHANIE OVERBEY Associate Director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services, the youth philanthropy program of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, announces its upcoming February grant cycle. The deadline to submit a grant application is Feb. 1. Organizations and schools that work with Kosciusko County youth in educational areas may …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Warsaw Community Schools WARSAW — Early this morning Warsaw Community Schools experienced a fire at the WCS Transportation Building. As a result, school was cancelled for the day. “We are thankful that no employees were injured as a result of the fire and we would like to thank surrounding area fire, and …read more.

MILFORD — A Milford woman was arrested on warrants for alleged drug related charges. Pamela S. McGreevy, 49, 13276 N. 150E, Milford, was arrested Wednesday, Jan. 6, for a level 6 felony, possession of methamphetamine; and level 6 felony, maintaining a common nuisance. According to an affidavit of probable cause, filed Jan. 6 with Kosciusko …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce shared progress on the Winter Carnival at its board meeting Wednesday, Jan. 6, with Kristi Martin, chamber assistant director, stating several of the event’s activities had been solidified.

WARSAW — The Salvation Army Choice Pantry experienced a 10 percent increase in request for food and hygiene items in 2015 according to Ken Locke, community ministries director. “The increase has resulted due to the changes and cuts in the SNAP program. There are also more people only finding part time work without benefits and …read more.

By ETHAN SHECKLER Marketing Director WARSAW — Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts and Symphony of the Lakes will hold its Second Annual Young Artist Competition at 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at Warsaw Performing Arts Center. The competition will be open to students currently in grades 9-12 who play strings (including guitar and harp), woodwinds, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — InkFreeNews.com has reached more than 48,000 likes on Facebook and the numbers continue to climb. InkFreeNews.com continues to prove itself as Kosciusko County’s news leader. In the last week the Ink Free News Facebook page has had more than 254,061 people engaged on the site, up 71.8 percent from last week, with a 3,633,728 total …read more.

WARSAW — A look into solutions to parking for residents of approximately 12 downtown apartments/condominiums has begun by members of the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission. The discussion began Wednesday at its monthly meeting. A preliminary draft of an ordinance addressing this issue may be drafted to further conversation. Concerns of several downtown residents to be …read more.

WARSAW — The extent of damage is still unknown, but preliminary findings show the damage to contents and the Warsaw Bus Garage, potentially could reach over $1 million. “We don’t have a ball park figure,” stated Dr. David Hoffert, superintendent for Warsaw Community Schools, but added “it will be a high number.” Hoffert stated this …read more.

WARSAW — Real estate directional signs have again become a problem in Kosciusko County. For a few months now, the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission has been considering possible changes to the ordinance governing the signs.

WARSAW — Timothy Graber had been using an old Catholic church building at the intersection of Main and Fourth streets in Milford for storage for his family business. But a roof caving in caused him to rethink how he wanted to use the property so he decided to petition the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission to have the property rezoned from public use to residential.

  PLYMOUTH — A Grovertown man has been arrested by Plymouth Police for allegedly attempting to cash counterfeit traveler’s checks. Plymouth Police Department received a report on Nov. 17, regarding a counterfeit travelers check in the amount of $500 that had been cashed on Nov. 16 by Thomas Levendowski  at First Federal Savings Bank, Plymouth. Further …read more.

[weaver_youtube IpQo5lFF2pY rel=0]   PRELIMINARY UPDATE — At least five buses and a support vehicle were destroyed in this morning’s fire at the Warsaw Bus Garage. Warsaw Community Schools have closed for the day. Neighboring school corporations have reportedly offered assistance with buses if needed. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Chad Hill, on …read more.

WARSAW — Another year has bid farewell. For approximately 40 percent of Americans, the new year means setting challenges of self improvement. Of those professing a resolution, living a healthier lifestyle or losing weight tops the list.

By BRETT BOGGS Superintendent, Tippecanoe Valley Schools AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation announced that over the holiday break, all TVSC schools and facilities transitioned to a new Voice over IP phone system. The new system is operational as of Tuesday, Jan. 5, replacing an aging phone system that can no longer be updated or, in …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Development Corporation and the City of Warsaw announce the return of the Michiana Ice Carvers for the Annual Fire & Ice First Friday in downtown Warsaw on Feb. 5. Throughout the day, blocks of ice will be transformed into spectacular sculptures. Businesses and organizations interested in sponsoring a sculpture can fill …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The state of Indiana has seen a decline in the number of deaths related to fires, a figure that dropped from 84 in 2014 down to 73 for 2015. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security Division of Fire and Building Safety is praising local first responders across the state for their efforts in …read more.

By BEN FALKOWSKI Chief of Staff MISHAWAKA — Congresswoman Jackie Walorski reminded constituents a member of her staff will be holding office hours to assist constituents with casework and official business. Residents who cannot attend the listed office hours are encouraged to contact (574) 204-2645 to schedule an appointment. The Rochester district office, located at …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — On the first day possible, Warsaw physician and former State Senator Pam Galloway, M.D., has filed her declaration of candidacy for Congress with the Indiana Election Division. This filing will place Galloway’s name on the May 3, Republican Primary ballot for the office of United States House of Representatives, Indiana District 3. This …read more.

The Kosciusko County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold its meetings for the year 2016 at 3 p.m. in the Justice Building on the following dates: Feb.11, May 12, Aug. 11 and Nov. 10 and at such other times as shall be duly authorized by act of the committee or its chairman. All interested parties …read more.

MILFORD — Anthony W. Ciriello, Kosciusko County Coroner, declares his intention to seek re-election to the Office of Kosciusko County Coroner. “I was elected in September 2015 by a caucus of precinct committee chairs to fulfill the remainder of the term of the former coroner. The term expires at the end of 2016; therefore I …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — The Marshall County Central Dispatch Center received a 911 call at approximately 2:55 a.m. today, Jan. 6, in reference to an overturned semi-tractor and trailer. The collision occurred in the south bound lanes of US 31 near the intersection with Veterans Parkway. Thirty four year old Zachrey J. Hart of Kansas admitted …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Powerball jackpot has grown to $500 million Wednesday.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Candidacy filing began today, Wednesday, Jan. 6, for individuals seeking offices in the 2016 election. The filing deadline ends at noon, Friday, Feb. 5. Individuals seeking county offices along precinct committeemen and state convention delegates will file with the Kosciusko County Clerk’s Office. Filing for state and federal offices will occur with …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested recently for alleged possession of a narcotic drug and possession of chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance. Brandon David Mettler, 34, 3483 N. 100E Lot 2, Warsaw, was arrested Dec. 21, both charges are level 6 felonies According to an affidavit of probable …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was arrested mid-December on two counts of battery. Amika Joyce Bolen, 21, 920 Anchorage Road, Warsaw, was arrested Dec. 19, for a level 6 felony battery on a person less than 14 years and a class A misdemeanor battery resulting in bodily injury. According to an affidavit of probable cause, …read more.

WARSAW — It is not unusual to look like one’s relatives, but for Mary Alice Kelly, Warsaw, the resemblance goes back at least to the Civil War era. Kelly and her family were visiting an Abraham Lincoln museum in Springfield, Ill., several years ago, when they noticed a portrait of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Conservative Republican State Senator Jim Banks today, Wednesday, Jan. 6, officially filed paperwork to become a candidate for Indiana’s Third Congressional District. Banks is running to replace Republican Congressman Marlin Stutzman, who is vacating the seat to run for the United States Senate. “Washington is in desperate need of conservative leadership. I believe …read more.

WARSAW — A man who broke the nose and orbital bone of a woman on Dec. 26, has been arrested. Jerett Wayne Smith, 38, 904 W. Market St., Pierceton, was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail Tuesday, Jan. 5, on charges of battery causing serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony, and battery a class …read more.

WARSAW — Four out of five individuals, who allegedly stole approximately $1,600 worth of alcohol early this morning, Wednesday, Jan. 6, were apprehended. Arrested and booked on initial charges of theft were: Shavondra Demetrios Davis, 25, Fort Wayne Carrington Jamall Hogue, 25, Fort Wayne Lashanea Jerleen Schimman, 24, Fort Wayne Timothy Lewis Wilson Jr., 19, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Delayed by nearly a month, 2014-15 ISTEP+ results were finally released to the public Wednesday morning, Jan. 6, by the Indiana Department of Education. The delay was caused by more test rescore requests from parents than originally anticipated.

INDIANA — A touchy issue that has caused debating and division nationwide is that of gun violence and whether or not more government restrictions are needed to address the violence. Some feel the restrictions don’t go far enough while others fear the ultimate goal is to take firearms out of the hands of everyone, even if they obey laws and are not convicted felons.

SYRACUSE — Enjoy a lunch from M the Market while learning helpful tips on how to make the most out of using social media during this Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Lunch N’ Learn.

By MICHELLE CAIN Wildlife Information Specialist, DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife INDIANAPOLIS — Maps of 25 Indiana lakes, which show their depths in detail, are now available online for anglers and those who enjoy other water sports. These new maps are available here. In total, the website provides maps for 185 lakes. “These maps …read more.

WARSAW — It will be at least 10 days before Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed makes a decision on a change of venue request in the trial of Brandon Thomas Woody for murder. The defense team will additionally make a decision by Friday to withdraw its motion for a speedy trial or seek the …read more.

By JANELLE DEATSMAN Maple Leaf Farms Inc. LEESBURG — Maple Leaf Farms made the final of five, $10,000 pledged donations to the Leesburg Lions Club to benefit the Leesburg Summer Recreational League. The Leesburg Lions Club leases the company’s recreational fields each year on behalf of the LSRL. In addition to this, the Lions Club …read more.

UPDATE — The following is initial information from Warsaw Wayne Fire Territory Fire Chief Michael Wilson, CFEI: “At approximately 3:23 p.m. Kosciusko County Central Dispatch received a 911 call from Zimmer Biomet Plant 5 located at 1800 W. Center St., Warsaw of a milling machine involved in a fire. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory was dispatched and …read more.

LEESBURG — A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Plain Township Trustee’s office, 34 E. Armstrong Road, Leesburg, for the purpose of filling the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term of Dan Gast, who submitted his resignation effective Dec. 31, 2015. as a Plain Township advisory board member. …read more.

By SKIP BROWN Communications Director INDIANAPOLIS ― Members of the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus announced their legislative agenda today, Tuesday, Jan. 5, as they met at the Statehouse for the start of the General Assembly’s 2016 legislative session. Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) said Senate Republicans will advance a host of issues …read more.

By FIRST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Officer, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department SYRACUSE — Four individuals were arrested yesterday, Jan. 4, in Syracuse after the culmination of a recent drug task force investigation. The Kosciusko County SWAT Team was activated when a search warrant was served. Arrested inside the residence were: Drew Allen Cripe, 20, …read more.

MENTONE — January is a slow month so far for Mentone as the council worked through a very brief agenda. Council members were sworn in with Jill Gross as the new council president. Also sworn in were previous council president Tim Croy and council member Shelly Kreuger. The next Mentone council meeting will be at …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District has announced its sponsorship of a 2016 Indiana Master Naturalist class in Kosciusko County, according to Darci Zolman, KSWCD Program Administrator. “The mission of the Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster an understanding of Indiana’s plants, …read more.

By KELLY HECKAMAN Extension Educator, Purdue Extension, Kosciusko County WARSAW — Purdue Extension in Kosciusko and Elkhart counties will work together to host the 2016 Ohio Beef Cattle School at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 19, Feb. 2 and Feb. 16. The beef cattle industry is quickly evolving. The Purdue Extension will explore that evolution with three fast-paced, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kent Abernathy, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced today that all BMV license branches will be closed Saturday, Jan. 16, through Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. All branches resume their regularly scheduled business hours Tuesday, Jan. 19.

By CONNOR O’SHAUGHNESSY Marketing Communications Coordinator WARSAW — Big Brothers Big Sisters received a major gift from Indiana Physical Therapy to benefit the organization and its mission to help local children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentor relationships. In the spirit of holiday giving, the partners of Indiana Physical Therapy presented a $50,000 …read more.

WARSAW — To complete the 2015 election process members of the Warsaw Common Council, mayor and clerk-treasurer were sworn in at the first meeting of the council Monday evening, Jan. 4. City attorney Mike Valentine administered the oath of office to each elected official. Failure to administer the oath of office by the end of …read more.

WARSAW — While the main order of business was the swearing in of members on the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission and election of officers, the majority of the meeting was a look into projects for 2016. Jeremy Skinner, city planner, announced the Buffalo Street project would be the big project in 2016. The engineering study is …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced the agency’s 2015 construction season resulted in an investment of more than $1 billion in state and local road, bridge, trail and traffic safety projects. The mix of federal and state transportation funding along with funds from Gov. Mike Pence’s Major Moves 2020 program allowed INDOT to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Pence today, Monday, Jan. 4, announced his legislative agenda for the upcoming session of the Indiana General Assembly, which commences tomorrow, Jan. 5. “Our 2016 legislative agenda puts jobs, roads, education, and health care at the forefront of this session of the Indiana General Assembly, right where they belong,” said Pence. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Michael James Kausal, 51, 27 EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse, is no stranger to the Kosciusko County Jail. Most recently, Kausal was booked into the jail on a charge of home improvement fraud. Kausal was taken to jail and booked in Wednesday, Dec. 30, with a $600 bond.According to a probable cause affidavit completed by …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety members began action on right-of-way acquisitions on the Husky Trail Project and approved an agreement with Westhaven Estates for sewage treatment. The actions were taken during the first meeting of the board for 2016. The Husky Trail Project is entering its final stages with the city …read more.

WARSAW — Before the approval to spend funds, Dan Smith and Michelle Boxell were administered the oaths of office at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting Monday morning, Jan. 4. Smith will be serving his first term on the city’s board of zoning appeals. Boxell will be serving her second term on …read more.

WARSAW — Jennifer Patterson would never have considered herself a “believer” in the supernatural world. That was until she moved into a home located on CR 100S, Warsaw. After a series of horrifying events, Patterson’s story was picked up by paranormal investigation TV show, “A Haunting.” Initially after moving into the home, things were pretty …read more.

Though the Warsaw area has quieted down considerably since the film crew’s visit, for the cast and crew of “The Bachelor,” the buzz surrounding the show is still growing. This includes a recent announcement of which women will be courting Higgins on the upcoming season premiere, slated for tonight 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4. Whether …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating two individuals who are suspects in a attempted theft early Sunday, Jan. 3. Just after midnight officers from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, Argos Police Department and Indiana State Police responded to a residence in the 11000 block of 19B Road, …read more.

WARSAW — No injuries were reported in an accident Wednesday, evening, Dec. 30, on East CR 250N, Warsaw. Ethan M. House, 17, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, was driving a silver 2001 Dodge pickup truck behind Harold R. Smith, 71, South SR 5, Pierceton, who was in a gray 1999 Chevrolet pickup truck. According to …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School will have parent-teacher conferences from 3:15 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, in the cafeteria and commons areas.

WARSAW — Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will continue its tradition with the 2016 Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance. The dance will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Center Lake Pavilion. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased at the Central Park Office, 117 E. Canal St., between 7:30 a.m. and 4 …read more.

WARSAW — Reed Earhart Lennox & Barrett, LLC, a Warsaw-based law firm, has announced the addition of Matthew J. Buehler as an associate attorney. Buehler earned his law degree from Valparaiso University Law School in May 2013, and has practiced law in Kosciusko County since being admitted to the Indiana Bar in October 2013. Buehler …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Territory and Syracuse EMS responded to a vehicle on fire late in the morning today, Monday, Jan. 4. The call came through around 11 a.m., sending firefighters onto the snowy roads. Emergency personnel arrived on scene to find a small Dodge truck engulfed in flames just south of a residence …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man is facing auto theft, fraud and theft charges along with a sentence enhancement for theft and a charge of being a habitual offender. All charges are level 6 felonies. Travis R. Green, 30, 301 N. Lake Street, Syracuse, was arrested Thursday afternoon, Dec. 31, after charges were filed in Kosciusko …read more.