PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Twinkie Just call her the hostess with the mostest. It’s Twinkie! This blonde and cream girl is soft and fluffy on the outside with sweet goodness on the inside. Twinkie is a friendly, two-year-old, spayed, …read more.

WARSAW — With temperatures in the 20s and cloudy skies, locals braved the chilly waters of Warsaw’s Center Lake today, Feb. 16, to raise money for Special Olympics Indiana. More than 50 people, from individuals and pairs to groups decked out in “cool” ice cube costumes, participated in the annual Polar Plunge. This is the …read more.

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

CLAYPOOL — A man and woman were transported from a vehicle accident that occurred on CR 600S, near Packerton Road in Claypool, just before 6 p.m. today, Feb. 15. According to dispatch, one individual was bleeding from the head due to the accident. Both individuals were transported from the scene by Lutheran EMS. Kosciusko County …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Right to Life of North Central Indiana recently received a report from Safe Haven Baby Box Foundation confirming Kosciusko County’s first baby surrender. According to a Facebook post on the Right to Life of North Central Indiana page, a woman called the Safe Haven hotline number and was directed to a Kosciusko County …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Relay for Life will be hosting a cancer survivor and caregiver social at the Shrine Building from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. There will be games, prizes and snacks for all participants. This will be a celebration and time to show support for …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly firing a handgun at the ground next to a male subject. Joshua A. Paxson, 37, 468 E. Acorn Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, a level 6 felony. On Feb. 1, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:12 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 100 block East Section St., Claypool. Officers responded to a report of intimidation.   Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 5:09 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 9500 block West CR 1000S, Akron. Michael G. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:46 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, North Syracuse Webster Road, north of East Sunset Trail, North Webster. Driver: James M. Smith, 37, North CR 400E, Warsaw. Smith was traveling south on Syracuse Webster Road when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. …read more.

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

WARSAW — Kosciusko Community Hospital held an open house celebration Feb. 13, for the hospital’s new birthplace renovations. Renovations to the KCH Birthplace Maternity Center include updates such as a soothing labor tub and new neonatal equipment. The center offers four labor rooms, 10 postpartum rooms and a surgical suite with a private recovery area. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the hiring of Travis C. Marsh as captain. Marsh is currently the police chief for the town of Milford. Marsh started his law enforcement career with the Pierceton Police Department in 1994. In 1997, Marsh was hired by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, were …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Trisha Steger to their staff as the new member relations manager and Main Street coordinator. In her role, Trisha will develop new members and partnerships, while also building and maintaining relationships with existing members. She will also assist with the mission of Warsaw Community Development Corporation, to …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Bella and Coco Just like peanut butter and jelly, best friends Bella and Coco are better together. Bella is a seven-year-old, spayed, female Boxer/Shepherd mix of fawn coloring with a graying muzzle. She …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Kosciusko County Community Foundation and United Way, has recently formed a Child Care & Early Learning Coalition for the purpose of helping families in the county access high quality and affordable child care/early learning options for their children, birth to age 5.   Local …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A few seats are still available for the 107th Annual Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner, scheduled for Jan. 31 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. The event begins at 5 p.m. with networking, followed by a dinner at 6 p.m., prepared by several local chefs from …read more.