KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly battering and strangling a woman. Henry George Slater, 36, 5935 S. Woodland Lane, Warsaw, is being charged with strangulation and domestic battery with a child under 16 present, both level 6 felonies; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On May 28, an officer with the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 8:51 p.m. Monday, June 17, South CR 400W, south of Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Driver: Brittany N. Jones, 22, East CR 900S, Claypool. Jones told police she was driving north on CR 400W and when she came up over a hill she observed …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Grapes We heard through the grapevine that there’s a new cat in town looking for a “furever” home. Meet Grapes, king of all he surveys from the cat tower. He is a gorgeous, …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 5 p.m. Monday, June 17, 6600 block of North 2nd Trail, North Webster. Police responded to Borden Waste Away to investigate a theft of a trash can. Value: $100. 5 p.m. Monday, June 17, 4000 block of North CR 175E, Warsaw. Police responded …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:23 a.m. Monday, June 17, East Epworth Forest Road, west of East Sumac Lane, North Webster. Driver: Tyler L. Herbst, 22, North CR 1000E, Pierceton. Herbst was traveling west on East Epworth Forest Road when his vehicle left the roadway, striking two utility …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:57 a.m. Friday, June 14, 1800 block Nye St., Warsaw. Christopher M. Slone reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident. 1:43 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 100 block Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a found moped. 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 700 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:54 a.m. Friday, June 14, South Packerton Road, near East CR 400S, Warsaw. Drivers: David A. Francis, 48, South SR 13 27, North Manchester; and Jessica M. Duffy, 43, West SR 114, North Manchester. Francis backed his vehicle into Duffy’s. Damage up to …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — In May 2018, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that in celebration of its 50th anniversary, 10 youth-serving nonprofit organizations were selected to participate in “Endowment Challenge 50.” The Anthony Wayne Area Council Boy Scouts has successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising $10,000 for their endowment …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Pierceton man was arrested after allegedly attempting to kidnap two minors. Jason J. Nelson, Jr., 20, 3104 E. Wooster Road 69, Pierceton, is being charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; and kidnapping, a level 6 felony. On June 4, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Petey Petey is a happy chap that has a lot to say. He greets AWL visitors with his cheerful bark, encouraging them to adopt. He is a three-year-old, neutered, male Jack Russell Terrier …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 4:02 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, South SR 13, south of East Shoop Road, Pierceton. Driver: Sherry L. McDaniel, 45, South Third Street, Pierceton. McDaniel was traveling north on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 6:48 p.m. Monday, …read more.

WARSAW — Scanning the website for Patronicity’s projects across Indiana, one can find dozens of projects that communities have opted into in a trendy way to finance small projects that bring people together. Among the proposals funded through Patronicity in Indiana and other states are splash pads, murals, gardens, dog parks, plazas and artwork. The …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:32 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 600 block South Buffalo St., Warsaw. Good To Go reported criminal trespass. 8:29 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 6200 block East CR 400S, Pierceton. Virgil R. Hale reported the theft of medication. Value: $150. 3:39 p.m. Sunday, June 9, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:26 a.m. Monday, June 10, North CR 1000E, north of East CR 1100N, Cromwell. Driver: Preston J. Yoder, 29, County Road 35, Middlebury. Yoder was traveling north on North CR 1000E when his vehicle struck a tree laying in the roadway. Damage up …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was sentenced to two years in the Kosciusko County Jail on Monday, June 10, after officers found more than 100 grams of marijuana in his residence. Skylar Ryan Risner, 26, 1608 Tippecanoe Drive D, Warsaw, was charged with dealing in marijuana, a level 6 felony; resisting law enforcement and possession …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed 13 permits and approved three permit transfers during its meeting on Thursday, June 6. Gaudencio Velazquez, president for Side House Grill in Warsaw, was present at the meeting for the first transfer. The restaurant, located at 2604 Sheldon Drive, was approved for an alcoholic beverage permit …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 5:06 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 5400 block North SR 13 and East Backwater Road, North Webster. Michael W. Kuhn reported a vehicle that left the scene of an accident.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:01 p.m. …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Frodo If you’re looking for someone to throw the one ring into the fires of Mt. Doom, Frodo the dog is up to the challenge, though he’d tell you it’s more of a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:38 p.m. Monday, June 3, 9600 block North Circle Drive, Warsaw. Nathan Timothy Hare reported possible fraud.  9:47 a.m. Monday, June 3, 200 block Main Street, Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding a possible violation of a protective order.  7:32 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:46 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Kosciusko County Commissioners reported a jail inmate who destroyed caution tape for the jury box steps in Superior Court 3. 2:43 p.m. Friday, May 31, 10000 block North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:10 a.m. Sunday, June 2, 11347 W. CR 500S, Mentone. Drivers: Mariam Boardman, 86, West CR 500S, Mentone; and Jarvis Shepherd, 38, Tollerton Avenue, Saint Johns, Fla. Boardman was backing her vehicle when she struck Shepherd’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. 11:37 p.m. …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — Each year, Kosciusko REMC urges students throughout the area to enter their artwork into a statewide contest sponsored by the cooperative. Young artists have a chance to see their artwork published in a statewide calendar distributed to thousands of homes and businesses across Indiana. This year, Andrew Zink, an eighth-grader at Lakeland Christian …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Mentone man was arrested after allegedly battering a pregnant woman. Jared A. Stephens, 35, 2160 S. SR 19, Mentone, is being charged with domestic battery to a pregnant woman and criminal confinement, both level 5 felonies; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On May 25, an officer with the Indiana State …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Middlebury man was arrested after allegedly stealing a rowboat from a property. Frank Sterling Daniels, 33, 721 S. Main St., Middlebury, is being charged with theft, a class A misdemeanor; and sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony. On April 3, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office spoke with a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse woman was arrested after allegedly using counterfeit money to purchase a vehicle. Erika Lee Bice, 35, 8237 E. Hatchery Road, Syracuse, is being charged with counterfeiting and theft, both level 6 felonies. On April 29, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle theft. The officer spoke …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:41 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 300 block West CR 350S, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of intimidation. 7:41 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 9800 block North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Officers investigated reports of a runaway individual from community corrections. 4:09 p.m. Wednesday, May …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:45 a.m. Thursday, May 30, North SR 13, north of East Waco Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Nicole A. Miller, 30, Railside Drive, Syracuse. Miller was traveling south on SR 13 when her vehicle left the roadway, striking a fence owned by Lakeland Animal Clinic. …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Melody Melody may be considered a “little old lady” at 10 years old, but she’s still got tons of puppy charm. She is a Golden Retriever mix with a cheerful smile and a …read more.

LEESBURG — A man was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital after his vehicle struck a train car. At approximately 11:01 a.m. Sunday, May 26, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle accident on North Old Road 15, south of East CR 575N, Leesburg. The crash involved a 2016 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 12:06 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 12000 block North Sir Gallahad Place, Cromwell. Thomas P. Jones reported the theft of a motorcycle. Value: $2,500.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2:43 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2500 block Walton …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 11:01 a.m. Sunday, May 26, North Old Road 15, south of East CR 575N, Leesburg. Driver: Cliffton W. Davis, 41, North Old Road 15 218, Warsaw. Davis was traveling north on Old SR 15 when his vehicle left the roadway and overcorrected. This …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:53 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 100 block EMS T34D2 Lane, Leesburg. Adam R. Neise reported the theft of lawn chairs. Value: $1,200. 6:10 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 4000 block East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Caitlyn J. Chaffins contacted police regarding her vehicle striking a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 2:08 p.m. Thursday, May 23, East US 30, east of South CR 900E, Pierceton. Driver: Jimmy W. May, 64, West US Highway 30, Columbia City. May was traveling east on US 30 when his vehicle suddenly pulled to the right, causing his vehicle …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:36 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2500 block East US 30, Warsaw. Marathon reported the theft of gasoline. Value: $30.82. 2:05 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2500 block West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Pearlie F. Whitaker reported the theft of a lawn mower. Value: $3,000. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:13 a.m. Thursday, May 23, South Packerton Road, south of East CR 700S, Warsaw. Driver: Louis W. Brown, 62, South CR 400E, Pierceton. Brown was traveling south on South Packerton Road when a tree started to fall into the roadway. Brown’s vehicle struck …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The tenth annual Blackburn Run 4 Others will take place on Saturday, June 15. The 10K run returns this year in addition to the 5K run and walk. Race day registration and packet pickup will be from 7:30 to 8:40 a.m. and the races will begin at 9 a.m. Registration costs $20 until …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Dustin Dustin the one-year-old, neutered, male Domestic Short Hair mix is hard to miss with his butterscotch coat with chocolate brown stripes. He weighs eight pounds. This unique kitty has the sweetest personality …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 100 block EMS W26 Lane, North Webster. Officers responded to a report of battery.   North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:06 p.m. Monday, May 20, 300 block West Crystal Flash …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:13 p.m. Monday, May 20, North CR 400E, north of East CR 200N, Warsaw. Driver: Wanda M. Bills, 63, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Bills was traveling north on CR 400E when her vehicle left the roadway, striking a pole and mailbox. Damage up …read more.

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By Darla McCammon Construction can be an art form and certainly uses many principles of art when the creation of a new structure happens. Notre-Dame de Paris is a prime example of French Gothic architecture along with a hodge-podge of styles added over the centuries. Gothic style incorporates innumerable aspects of art in the resulting …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly using his brother’s identifying information to obtain employment. Gustavo Antonio Nunez, 30, 1606 Maye St., Warsaw; also with an address of 116 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, is being charged with identity deception and forgery, both level 6 felonies. On April 18, the Kosciusko County Child …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation hosted a luncheon celebrating philanthropic women on Wednesday, May 15. During the luncheon, three stories regarding local women who have given back to the Kosciusko community were shared. To start the recognitions, Michelle Yeager shared a story about Lily Love. Love was born in Chicago and moved to …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Donnie When Donnie first arrived at the AWL, he was very shy and nervous. Our staff made sure to give him time and space so he would feel comfortable and safe. We are …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — May is Military Appreciation Month and The Salvation Army is making plans to help military families. When parents serve in the military, their children “serve” as well, many times having to move or facing time when their parent is deployed or away on assignment. The Salvation Army Hidden Falls Camp in Bedford each …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The community-wide welcomeness study is set to wrap up this next week as the survey comes to a close Thursday, May 16. “OrthoWorx and our community partners have been delighted of the community response to the survey,” said Nichole Rouached, manager of communications and projects at OrthoWorx. “More than 1,600 community members have …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Derek Sadler, vice-president of McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, with the help of Kelly Warner from Hair by Kelly Warner, has made a hair donation to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. In doing so, he has also organized a fundraising campaign with a goal to reach $800, which is the amount of money it …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County 4-H is partnering with Super Geeks and Gaming in Warsaw to offer a hands-on exploration of game structure, play and design through the new Clover Gaming Connection Club opportunity. Participants will study and play several unique card and board games while being challenged to design their own game as a demonstration …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County coroner has identified the deceased male found in the Tippecanoe River on Wednesday, May 8, as 65-year-old Thomas Schmeltz, Bourbon. The preliminary cause of death has been determined to be drowning. Around 3 p.m. on May 8, Indiana Conservation Officers located Schmeltz’s body in the Tippecanoe River in Kosciusko County …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:51 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 8700 block East CR 350N, Pierceton. Roger L. Long reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $25,000. 1:19 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Carson W. Parker reported the theft of items from a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, East CR 300N, east of North CR 600E, Warsaw. Driver: Michael R. Reiff, 70, East CR 300N, Warsaw. Reiff was traveling west on CR 300N when the trailer of his vehicle slid into a ditch, resulting in the …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail:

KOSCIUSKO — Detectives with the Indiana State Police are conducting a death investigation after a body was found. Around 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, Indiana Conservation Officers located the body of a deceased male in the Tippecanoe River in Kosciusko County near SR 10 and SR 19. Positive identification has not been made at this …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Saturday, May 11, marks the 27th year of one of America’s great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with the reality that too many people are hungry. Each year on the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission approved several grants during its meeting on Wednesday, May 8. Jill Boggs, Kosciusko County Convention Visitors Bureau executive director, discussed malfunctioning issues with the Visit Kosciusko County website. The bureau currently works with Simpleview for its customer-relationship-management, or CRM, software and overall website design. Boggs …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Franklin Hey it’s Franklin, coming over to play and looking for fun every day! Franklin is an eight-year-old, neutered, male Miniature Pinscher/Terrier mix. He is black and dark red with brown eyes and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:08 p.m. Monday, May 6, 1500 block West CR 800S, Claypool. Officers responded to an animal complaint. 4:39 p.m. Monday, May 6, 300 block West Center St., Burket. Ginger A. Holloway reported a missing tire on a vehicle. Value: $200. 1:09 p.m. Monday, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted its sixth annual law enforcement field day, which offers training to all area police and sheriff’s departments. The training was held on April 27 and May 4 and was broken into two sessions per day. Officers attending the event received six hours of in-service training and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Corrections Board held a special meeting Monday, May 6, approving the purchase of a single-purpose odor detection K9 unit for the community corrections program. Michael Nance, Boone County Community Corrections executive director, brought his K9 Mirko to demonstrate how the dogs are used to detect drugs and firearms during …read more.

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Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:13 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 100 block EMS W29 Lane, North Webster. Officers responded to a report of criminal trespass. 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 200 block East Main St., Atwood. Dallas L. Deckys reported theft from a residence. Items stolen include two …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:16 p.m. Thursday, May 2, South CR 250E, north of East CR 100S, Warsaw. Driver: Lella M. Holbrook, 72, North CR 300E, Wwarsaw. Holbrook was traveling north on CR 250E when a vehicle entered her lane of travel. As she turned her vehicle …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — On Monday, April 29, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office hosted professional speaker Chris Sheeren, who spoke to the women in the Jai Chemical Addictions Program about looking to their future with optimism and hope. His dynamic approach encouraged the women to set attainable goals, focus on their personal strengths and to recognize and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — United Way of Kosciusko County will host a diaper and wipes drop-off event from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the K21 Pavilion. People interested in donating a Bundle of Joy can purchase diapers and wipes and bring them to the K21 Pavilion or have them shipped directly to United Way …read more.

WARSAW — Two females were transported from a two-vehicle accident on East Pierceton Road, near South CR 500E, Warsaw. At approximately 3:06 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident. The crash involved a 2000 green Dodge Dakota truck, operated by Merry L. Thomas, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board approved a permit for a new business in Winona Lake during its meeting on Thursday, May 2. Port Winona LLC, 807 E. Canal St., Winona Lake, is a wine shop that will also offer beer, meats, cheeses and small grocery items. Owner James Zachary and General Manager …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Tractor Supply Company is calling for 4-H and FFA youth to demonstrate what it means to be a great neighbor during the retailer’s Mobile Fair Tour, a 10-stop journey across the United States. The “Great Neighbor” contest is an experiential component of the mobile fair tour where local youth are encouraged to submit …read more.

Kosciusko The following incident was investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office: 9:52 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, police investigated a report of harassing phone calls and messages in the 8200 block of East US 30, Pierceton. Brittany O’Brien reported the issue.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:23 p.m. …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Friendly True to his name, Friendly is a very outgoing and loving dog. He is a one-year-old, neutered, male Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix. Friendly has a warm brindle and white coat and weighs …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:23 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 500 block East CR 300S, Warsaw. Harold Lucas reported criminal mischief. 7:37 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a protective order violation. 2:10 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 1300 block …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — An Akron man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, April 29, after officers found narcotics in his vehicle. Daniel Lee Swafford, 26, 309 Saner Drive, Akron, was charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; driving while suspended, a class A misdemeanor; false informing, a class B misdemeanor; and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw woman who recently graduated from the Kosciusko County Jail’s inaugural JCAP program was sentenced to six years in the Indiana Department of Corrections for methamphetamine charges. Mary Ellen Avery, 51, 409 N. Washington St. B., Warsaw, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County 2019 Relay for Life will be held at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 8. A few of the confirmed events will be a car and motorcycle show, visits from both Lutheran and Parkview Lifeflight helicopters, a cancer survivor luncheon, hair and nail makeovers for …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — On Thursday, April 25, Derek Sadler, vice-president of McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, graduated from the 38th class of KLA. The program is a community leadership program designed to make successful people tomorrow’s leaders. KLA’s mission is to develop informed and innovative leaders who will serve the community by skillfully leading it into the future …read more.

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WARSAW — A male subject was flown by air ambulance after a single-vehicle accident in the area of Old Road 30. At approximately noon Thursday, April 25, Atwood Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene of a vehicle accident in the area of 4234 W. Old Road …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Cromwell man was arrested for spitting blood on a law enforcement officer while serving time in jail. James Paul Grothaus, 25, 127 S. Jefferson St., Cromwell, is being charged with battery by bodily waste, a level 6 felony; and resisting law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor. On Nov. 5, 2018, officers with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, East CR 700N, near North CR 200E, Leesburg. Drivers: Marissa A. Raspiller, 25, Bear Creek Court, Leo; and Richard A. Barth, 69, Wedgewood Drive, South Bend. Raspiller was traveling east on CR 700N when she rear-ended Barth’s vehicle. …read more.

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

CLAYPOOL — A man was airlifted after an ATV accident that occurred near 5527 S. CR 50W, Claypool. At approximately 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, medical personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement officers responded to a report of an ATV that flipped over. A male subject on the ATV was conscious and alert at the scene. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Three individuals from Chicago were arrested after officers conducted a traffic stop and found cocaine in a vehicle. Arahzad Yasmina Robinson, 24, 2425 W. 45th St.; Gabriel Calvillo, 18, 4405 S. Wood St., Apt. 2R; and Rafael Alonzo Godinez, 28, 2425 W. 45th St., all of Chicago, Ill.; are each charged with possession …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Indiana State Police have ruled the death of a Kosciusko County Jail inmate on April 8 as suicide by hanging. ISP officials issued a press release on Wednesday, April 24, regarding the death of Christopher Andrew Hinson, 42, of North Webster who was found in his jail cell unresponsive and later pronounced dead …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is collecting gently used items for an upcoming garage sale. Volunteers will be at the existing building on the new shelter property at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton, between 9 a.m. and noon Saturday, April 27. Items will be used to sell in the garage sale …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Brayden Brayden is hard to miss with her thick red coat and dazzling blue eyes. She is a very happy and energetic one-year-old, spayed, female Husky mix. Her sturdy 40 pound frame makes …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Fort Wayne woman was arrested after resisting arrest and kicking a law enforcement officer. Rebeca Marie Manns, 46, 1817 Frenchman’s Xing, Fort Wayne, is being charged with battery against a law enforcement officer, a level 6 felony; resisting law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor; and disorderly conduct, a class B misdemeanor. On …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:11 p.m. Sunday, April 21, West US 30, west of North CR 500W, Warsaw. Driver: Richard M. Urbanowicz, 41, Heron Boulevard, Warsaw. Urbanowicz was traveling west on US 30 when his vehicle struck a deer that was in the roadway. Damage up to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Winona Lake woman was sentenced in three drug-related cases in Kosciusko Circuit Court today, April 22. In the first case, Elizabeth Likens, 32, 1202 Wooster Road, No. 13, Winona Lake, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and failure to appear, both level 6 felonies. In the second case, Likens was also charged …read more.