The Indiana Chamber Executives Association (ICEA) announced on July 10 that the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is the recipient of two 2020 Communications Excellence Awards.

Staff Report WARSAW — A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, July 29, at Fire N the Hole Pizza, at 104 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. The business opened a few weeks ago and is at the corner of Winona Avenue and South Buffalo Street.

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

The Akron Summer’s End Festival has been canceled according to a press release from the Chamber of Commerce. 

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.

A Milford man was arrested in two cases after choking a woman and later failing to report to jail.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:48 a.m. Monday, July 20, 300 block EMS D15 Lane, Syracuse. Roger Mikels reported the theft of items from a vehicle. Items stolen include fishing rods and tackle boxes. Value: $6,225. 7:47 a.m. Monday, July 20, 7800 block East CR 1000N, Syracuse. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 4:35 p.m. Monday, July 20, West US 30, east of North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Courtney L. Shadday, 23, West 8th Street, Rochester. Shadday was traveling west on US 30 when her vehicle struck a large wooden object in the roadway. Damage …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following person was booked in the Fulton County Jail: Noble County The following people were booked in the Noble County Jail: Whitley County The following people were …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 12:59 p.m. Saturday, July 18, East Cornelius Road, east of North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse. Driver: David A. Hartter, 81, East Catherine Street 22, Milford. Hartter was traveling west on Cornelius Drive when his vehicle left the roadway and entered a wooded area. …read more.

You may have seen Lauren Klusman, with camera in hand, at a wedding looking to capture just the right moment on a day that should be one of the happiest a person will ever experience. She not only is a wedding photographer but also uses her camera extensively as part of her job as marketing and communications manager for the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce in Warsaw.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail:

Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:09 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 100 block East Market St., Pierceton. Jamy A. Gregory reported a vehicle that left the scene of an accident resulting in property damage. 9:02 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 9800 block East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell. Billy P. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:09 a.m. Monday, July 13, North SR 15, east of West CR 1350N, Milford. Drivers: Jayson R. Harper, 16, East Waterford Street, Wakarusa; and Kevin M. Caudill, 46, West SR 110, Argos. Harper was traveling west on CR 1350N when he stopped …read more.

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

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriffs Office Investigated the following incidents: 11:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 100 block EMS B58 Lane, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a no-contact order violation. 10:26 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 200 block East Prairie St., Leesburg. Officers investigated the theft of a cellphone. Value: $400. 10:16 a.m. …read more.

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.

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

A Pierceton woman was arrested after battering a woman to the point where she had to go to a hospital.

An Atwood man was recently arrested after burglarizing a garage and battering a man with a knife handle.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Between noon Friday, July 3, and noon Monday, July 6, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 25 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of reported cases to 562, with four deaths.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:34 p.m. Friday, July 3, 200 block South Church St., Claypool. Officers investigated a vehicle accident involving damage to a garage owned by Juan F. Medina.   Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:14 p.m. Sunday, July …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:20 p.m. Saturday, July 4, West CR 500S, east of South CR 700W, Burket. Driver: Fred A. Vining, 67, West CR 525S, Claypool. Vining was traveling east on CR 500S when a deer entered the roadway. Damages under $1,001. 6:40 p.m. Friday, July 3, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:11 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 3400 block East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Deborah R. Beer reported the theft of a dog from a building. Value: $5,000. 1:41 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 5400 block North CR 100E and East CR 550N, Leesburg. Edward A. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:40 a.m. Thursday, July 2, Golf Heights Road, north of South Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Driver: Trenton A. Sumwalt, 26, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Sumwalt was traveling south on SR 25 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $10,000. 4:40 …read more.

Between noon Monday, June 29, and noon Wednesday, July 1, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 14 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of reported cases to 506, with three deaths.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 4:18 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 3100 block East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of battery committed with a deadly weapon.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:34 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2100 block East …read more.

Between noon Friday, June 26, and noon Monday, June 29, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 47 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of reported cases to 501, with three deaths.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 300 block South Main St., North Webster. Tyler M. Kissinger reported vehicle theft. Value: $500. 2:15 p.m. Friday, June 26, 100 block EMS W25 Lane, North Webster. Joseph M. Ludwick Jr. reported criminal mischief.   Milford Officers …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:28 p.m. Saturday, June 27, South SR 15, south of West CR 400S, Claypool. Driver: Leanna M. Bell, 47, West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Bell was traveling south on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000.   Kosciusko County …read more.

Between noon Wednesday, June 24, and noon Friday, June 26, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 20 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of reported cases to 453, with three deaths.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:11 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 11400 block North Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of a protective order violation. 7:19 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 100 block South CR 400W, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 10:53 a.m. Thursday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:44 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, East CR 500N, east of EMS T11 Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Michael R. Sherburne, 46, East Riverside Drive, Warsaw. Sherburne was traveling east on East CR 500N when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000.   …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 2:44 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, West CR 1350N, west of North CR 950W, Warsaw. Driver: Donna L. Prescott, 54, West CR 1350N, Nappanee. Prescott was traveling west on West CR 1350N when a horse belonging to Kenneth Slabaugh, Nappanee, got loose and …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District is facing some hurdles with the recycling depot’s budget for 2021.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:23 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 200 block South Church St., Claypool. Officers investigated a report of vehicle title fraud.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:06 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 200 block East Nelson Drive, Milford. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:22 p.m. Monday, June 22, East CR 400N, west of North CR 400E, Warsaw. Driver: Makayla L. Stansbery, 24, West Spencer Street, Columbia City. Stansbery was traveling east on CR 400N when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $10,000. 2:40 …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Between noon Friday, June 19, and noon Monday, June 22, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 29 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of reported cases to 408 positive cases, with two deaths.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:58 p.m. Sunday, June 21, East CR 200N, east of North CR 100E, Warsaw. Driver: Mark D. Dunn, 65, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Dunn was traveling west on East CR 200N when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $2,500. 10:01 …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Between noon Wednesday, June 17, and noon Friday, June 19, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 31 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of reported cases to 379, with two deaths.

Between noon Monday, June 15, and noon Wednesday, June 17, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 14 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of cases to 349, with two deaths.

A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly battering and strangling a woman.

Between noon Friday, June 12, and noon Monday, June 15, the Kosciusko County Health Department received a total of 30 new COVID-19 cases.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Three people were injured and taken to area hospitals after a single-vehicle accident north of Atwood on Sunday night.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Noble County The following people were booked in the Noble County Jail: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were booked …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:56 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 block West Section St., Claypool. Todd A. Lincoln and Linda M. Burns reported criminal mischief to three vehicles.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:17 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:23 p.m. Friday, June 12, East SR 14, east of South CR 450E, Claypool. Driver: Marie C. Carlile, 77, Westwood Lane 304, Rochester. Carlile was traveling east on SR 14 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000.   Kosciusko County Officers …read more.

Goodwill and Vets’ Community Connections are excited to be hosting the 4th annual Kosciusko Military Veteran Stand Down from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 21, at Ivy Tech Community College. 

Between noon Wednesday, June 10, and noon Thursday, June 11, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported 10 new cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s number of positive cases to 283, with two deaths.

Travis McConnell formally kicked off his campaign for Kosciusko County Commissioner with a fundraiser in Warsaw last week.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

As of noon Tuesday, June 9, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported seven new cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s number of positive cases to 252.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1 p.m. Monday, June 8, 4100 block East CR 450N, Leesburg. Scott L. Harvey reported hitting a dog with a vehicle. 6:51 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 100 block EMS W11 Lane, North Webster. A representative for Echo Bay reported damaged property. 5:22 …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:55 p.m. Monday, June 8, South Packerton Road, west of East Pierceton Road, Winona Lake. Drivers: Paulette G. Sauders, 77, South Packerton Road, Warsaw; and Samuel J. Smith, 17, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Sauders was traveling west on Pierceton Road and attempted to make …read more.

Between noon Friday, June 5, and noon Monday, June 8, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported 35 new cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s number of positive cases to 245.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 2:27 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, East US 30, east of South CR 250E, Warsaw. Drivers: Vlad M. Ardelean, 34, Oakland Street, Watertown, Mass.; Lucjan J. Kuzinski, 40, Cronin Avenue, Justice, Ill.; and Raymond J. Curtiss, 27, Elder Road 215, Homewood, Ill. Curtiss …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Between noon on Thursday, June 4, and noon Friday, June 5, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported 12 new cases of COVID-19. Seven of the cases reported on June 4 were identified to reside in various other counties; thus they have been removed from the case count. This brings the county’s number of positive cases to 210.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:56 a.m. Friday, June 5, 3700 block South SR 25, Mentone. Officers investigated a report of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury. 2:23 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 3600 block North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Kim E. Satterfield reported identity deception. 10:50 p.m. Wednesday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:31 p.m. Thursday, June 4, North CR 800W, north of West CR 400N, Warsaw. Drivers: Tyler L. Goodpaster, 23, Old Colony Road, Warsaw. Goodpaster was traveling south on North CR 800W when his vehicle overcorrected and left the roadway. No injuries were …read more.

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently launched their “Yes! We are Open” sign campaign.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 3:01 p.m. Monday, June 1, on North CR 200E, near East CR 700N, Warsaw. Drivers: Renee L. Sonnenberg, 38, Carmen Street, Portage; and Sarah A. Silva, 25, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake. Sonnenberg was at a stop sign and did not realize …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 7800 block South CR 700W, Claypool. Anthony M. Goodwin reported fraud.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 4900 block East CR 1200N, Syracuse. Officers investigated a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 11:09 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Chapman Lake Drive, north of EMS C10 Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Mason W. Reber, 19, East Autumn Trail, Warsaw. Reber was traveling north on Chapman Lake Drive when his vehicle left the roadway, striking a shed. The vehicle …read more.

The Kosciusko County Health Department reported a second COVID-19 death in the county on Monday, June 1, and saw another substantial jump in the number of cases in recent days.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked into Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 11:29 a.m. Friday, May 29, Arlington Lane, north of Petro Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: David L. Smith, 84, Arlington Lane, Warsaw; and Sanjuana J. Galvan, 28, Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake. Smith was backing out of a parking space and struck Galvan’s vehicle as …read more.

As of noon Friday, May 29, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported 15 new cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s number of total positive cases to 120.

As of noon Thursday, May 28, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported six new cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s number of total positive cases to 105.

As of noon Wednesday, May 27, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported five new cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s number of total positive cases to 99.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:05 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, East US 30, near South CR 450E, Warsaw. Driver: Mark W. Ganger, 57, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Ganger was traveling east on US 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. 2:21 p.m. Tuesday, …read more.

Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:40 p.m. Friday, May 22, 4700 block North SR 13, Leesburg. Lea A. Couture reported the theft of a boat. Value: $48,500. 8:43 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 500 block North Ward Lane, North Webster. Karen R. Rider reported criminal mischief. 8:11 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:02 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 5700 block South Woodland Lane, Warsaw. Dane E. Gans reported criminal mischief to his vehicle. 6:34 a.m. Sunday, May 24, 6600 block South CR 300E, Claypool. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 3:37 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:09 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, South SR 15, north of West CR 350S, Warsaw. Driver: Jason W. Stromatt, 45, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Stromatt was traveling north on South SR 15 on a motorcycle when a deer entered the roadway. Stromatt sustained …read more.

Between noon Friday, May 22, and noon Tuesday, May 26, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported 26 new cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s number of total positive cases to 94.

As of noon Friday, May 22, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported now new cases of COVID-19. The county’s total number of positive cases remains at 68.

With an unexpected challenging year for Kosciusko County students, the Kosciusko Board of Realtors is still pleased to be able to announce 2020 scholarship winners. Evan Coblentz, Olivia Long, and Jack Stewart are this year’s winners.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals in a fraud incident.

As of noon Wednesday, May 20, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported no new cases of COVID-19. The county’s total number of positive cases remains at 62.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

A man was recently arrested after taking a person’s vehicle for a test drive and never returning it.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:54 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Adam M. Hyde reported the theft of a credit card. 5:53 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2500 block Walton Blvd., Warsaw. A store representative reported the theft of various items bought at …read more.