Staff Report WARSAW – Kosciusko County has identified another death from COVID-19. The Kosciusko County Health Department reported 16 new cases and one additional COVID-19 death between noon, Tuesday, July 28, and noon, Thursday, July 30. This gives Kosciusko County a total of 784 positive cases and 12 deaths.  The state reported a total of …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 4:56 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2500 block West Side Drive, Warsaw. KCSO was contacted about a restraining order violation. Warsaw  Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:49 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 3000 block Old Colony Road, Warsaw. Misuse …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, SR 19, Etna Green. Driver: Micah G. Hensley, 19, East CR 800N, Syracuse. Hensley said he was driving south on SR 19 and fell asleep. His vehicle went off the road and struck a tree. Hensley complained …read more.

Twelve jury members and two alternates were selected Monday, July 27, in the first day of what is expected to be a five-day jury trial over the April 2018 death of a Pierceton infant.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:37 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 3500 block Country Club Road, Warsaw. Israel Garza reported theft of a fishing boat valued at $1,500. 3:23 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 600 block North Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Invasion of privacy report. 2:06 a.m. Thursday, July 23, …read more.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be distributing food at the following locations the week of July 27:

Results from the 2020 Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Auction have been released.

INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Dave Wolkins is urging residents to participate in the 2020 Census. Census responses are critical to future federal funding in local communities, and Hoosiers should respond now if they have not already done so, Wolkins said in a news release. Door-to-door visits by Census workers was set to begin in some …read more.

High temperatures through Thursday will be in the mid-80s, according to the National Weather Service in North Webster.

Staff Report WARSAW – Kosciusko County 4-H leaders have announced the final winners in this year’s livestock contests. The Grand Champion Dairy Steer winner was Jared Beer, Milford, Reserve Champion Dairy Steer winner was Justin Beer, Milford. Results from the auction were not yet available. Below are photos of the winners.  

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: 10:04 a.m. Thursday, July 9, SR 25, south of West CR 250S, Warsaw. Driver: Douglas K. Meckley, Eagle Circle, Clever, Mo. Meckley said he had just finished a cigarette and was attempting to put his oxygen back on. His vehicle ended up …read more.

Staff Report WARSAW— Kosciusko 4-H animal shows are taking place this week at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds in Warsaw. Beef and rabbit shows were held Monday, July 6. Winners in the beef show were Colin Deatsmon with the Grand Champion Heifer; Haley Nelson with the Reserve Grand Champion Heifer; Allie Ayers with the Grand Champion Beef …read more.

Justin Beer, Milford, and Brittany Duncan, Silver, Lake, were awarded the title of Kosciusko County 4-H King and Queen Friday, July 3.

Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be offering mobile food distributions the week of July 6-10 at the following locations in Kosciusko and Marshall counties:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, East CR 900S, Claypool. Driver: Ashley Craft, 36, South CR 825W, Akron. Craft’s vehicle struck a deer. Damages up to $5,000.  5:59 p.m. Monday, June 29, North CR 1000W, Nappanee. Drivers: Kathryn L. Miller, 69, Settlers Trail, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:57 a.m. Friday, June 26, East CR 1300N, east of North CR 250E, Syracuse. Driver: Bradley R. Nunemaker, 49, Twilight Street, Edwardsburg, Mich. A low hanging power line was caught on a trailer Nunemaker was pulling as he was driving. No damage …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:47 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 100 block Section Street, Milford. Alesha Simmons reported theft of a bicycle valued at $100. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:29 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 300 bloc Crystal Flash Road, North …read more.

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

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 11 p.m. Thursday, June 25, East CR 1300N and North CR 300E, Milford. Driver: Haiden A. Morgan, 30, Northshore Drive, Syracuse. Morgan’s vehicle struck a deer. Damages up to $5,000.  Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following …read more.

Following an extensive multi-state executive candidate search, the Board of Directors of CASA of Kosciusko County is pleased to announce the appointment of the county’s new Executive Director of CASA. 

Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:26 p.m. Monday, June 22, 1900 block Lake Street, Warsaw. A Kosciusko County Highway Department sign was damaged. The suspect vehicle drove off.  9:10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 8200 block East CR 150N, Pierceton. Report of criminal mischief.  3:25 a.m. Saturday, June …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:38 p.m. Sunday, June 21, SR 13, south of Waco Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Sharon E. Siegel, 64, Northshore Drive, Syracuse; and James W. Adams, 52, Carroll Road, Indianapolis.  Siegel was backing out of a parking space when her vehicle struck Adams’ vehicle. …read more.

Warsaw Warsaw police investigated the following accidents: 11:15 a.m. June 19, at 827 S. Union St., Warsaw. Two-vehicle accident. Driver: Timothy Ellis, 52, West CR 400S, Warsaw. Ellis was backing out of a parking spot and struck a parked vehicle. Registration information did not include the name of owner. Damages up to $2,500. 4:59 p.m. …read more.

Fresh perishable items and dry goods will be offered free of charge at three local areas next week. All items will be pre-boxed and pre-bagged. The events are first come, first serve for up to 400 households while supplies last for those in need of food assistance.

Dear Editor, Numerous yard signs for the campaign of Travis McConnell for Commissioner are going up around the county. Apparently one or two have been tagged with notices questioning the legality of their posting, citing Indiana Code 36-1-3-11. That law states in sections (c) and (d): (c) Subject to subsection (d), an ordinance or a regulation …read more.

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

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Monte Wilson, a 76-year-old white man

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriffs Office investigated the following accidents: 4:40 a.m. Thursday, June 11, North Syracuse-Webster Road, south of East CR 1050N. Driver: Ronald D. Krill, East Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Krill was driving north when he struck a deer causing enough damage that the vehicle needed to be towed. …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 Jail: Marshall County The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following person was booked in the Whitley County Jail:

By Dan Spalding InkFreenews WARSAW – Kosciusko County Health Department has reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 in the past day, according to information released Friday, June 12. This gives Kosciusko County a total of 306 positive cases and two deaths. The health department notes that the graphic provided illustrates the active cases are those …read more.

While Kosciusko County Community Fair officials were applauded Wednesday for canceling the fair over concerns with the pandemic, the same folks are cautiously supporting local Fourth of July fireworks plans.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:07 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, Dellview Drive, north of East CR 300N, Warsaw. Drivers: Rachell G. Holston, 34, EMS W26 Lane, North Webster; and Allison N. Zartman, 17, Southwood Drive, Warsaw. Both vehicles were parked on the west side of Dellview Drive. …read more.

There is a chance of strong thunderstorms and winds Wednesday afternoon, June 10, across much of northern Indiana, according to the National Weather Service.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:37 a.m. Friday, June 5, 200 block Tucker Street, Mentone. A battery incident was reported.  12:28 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Lonnie E. Puckett reported a fraud attempt.  North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:09 p.m. Thursday, June 4, SR 14, west of South CR 600E, North Manchester. Driver: Nicholas D. Lehman, 23, Waters Court, Fort Wayne. Lehman said he was stopped at the intersection waiting to turn north on CR 600E when his vehicle was …read more.

With summer approaching quickly, many area fair boards are making decisions to either have their County Fairs, or not.

Kosciusko County The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Correctional 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.

The traditional slow trickle of voters seemed to continue as usual on Primary Election Day Tuesday, June 2, despite the pandemic.

Staff Report WARSAW – First Friday’s Amateur Photo Contest has had a huge number of entries so far. (See photos below) The county-wide Amateur Photo Contest is currently being held on the First Friday Warsaw Facebook page. Over 140 photos have been submitted as of Friday, May 29. Non-professional photographers ages 18 and older are …read more.

Tex Alan Plummer, 72 , a longtime Warsaw resident, passed away quietly at 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.  Tex was the son of the late Harvey and Nancy (Glause) Plummer. He was a 1966 graduate of Larwill High School and entered into service with the United States …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 accidents: 1:37 p.m. Thursday, May 28, Barbee Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Mike Bryant, 65, West CR 200S, Warsaw; and Ronald Shortt, 23, EMS B42 Lane, Leesburg. Bryant was backing out of a driveway when he entered the roadway, into the path of Shortt’s vehicle. …read more.

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

Kosciusko County’s Community 4-H Fair is still scheduled for July 12 to 18 despite the pandemic.

Another day of heat will transition into cooler conditions this week with highs in the upcoming weekend closer to the 70-degree mark, according to the National Weather Service in North Webster.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:26 a.m. Friday, May 22, 200 block Morgan Street, Mentone. Police investigated report of a dog bite.  10:15 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 400 block Catherine Street, Milford. Kirby Dean reported criminal mischief. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:43 p.m. Thursday, May 21, North CR 1100W, north of West CR 650N, Etna Green. Driver: Jarod D. Wyly, 19, Shively Road, Bremen. Wyly lost control of his vehicle on gravel. The vehicle went off the road and into a ditch, striking …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:10 a.m. Thursday, May 21, East CR 1400N, west of North Warner Road, Syracuse. Driver: Darin R. Bemiller, 55, Seth Ward Road, Syracuse. Bemiller swerved to avoid striking deer and his vehicle went off the roadway and down an embankment. Damage up …read more.

As of noon Thursday, May 21, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported six new cases of COVID-19. The county’s total number of positive cases is now at 68.

Warsaw is seeing a better response rate than the rest of the nation when it comes to participation in the ongoing 2020 US Census count.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:06 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, North Fox Farm Road, south of South Side Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Ryan M. Workman, 26, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Workman was traveling north on Fox Farm Road when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. …read more.

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

WARSAW – A chance of heavy rain will continue through early Tuesday and there is only one day that won’t include a chance of rain this week, according to the National Weather Service. Strong chances of rains continue into Tuesday, May 19, and will diminish Tuesday night. A flood watch continues until 8 p.m. Monday. …read more.

Heavy rains and potentially damaging storms are possible for all of northern Indiana, southern Michigan and northwest Ohio Sunday, the National Weather Service predicts.

500 for $500 is a new campaign that Habitat for Humanity hopes can be put to good use during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — As of noon Wednesday, May 13, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported two new cases of COVID-19, bringing the county’s total number of positive cases to 51. Statewide, the latest posting on the Indiana State Department of Health website shows the number of COVID-19 deaths in Indiana rose to …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 3:17 p.m. Monday, May 11, intersection of East SR 14 and South Packerton Road, Claypool. Drivers: Cheeree N. Cabello, 37, East Hill Street, Wabash; and Maranda L. Martinez, 25, South Church Street, Claypool. Cabello was driving north on Packerton Road and stopped …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after threatening a woman and violating a protective order twice in one day. Juan Alberto Alonzo-Santos, 45, 3762 W. Old Road 30 Lot 21W, Warsaw, is charged with intimidation, a level 6 felony; and invasion of privacy, a class A misdemeanor. On April …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after allegedly battering and threatening a woman. Timothy Christopher Bondy, 24, 885 Pine Mills Road, Warsaw, is charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present and strangulation, both level 6 felonies; and domestic battery and intimidation, both class A misdemeanors. On …read more.

Two Red Cross Blood Drives in Kosciusko County will be held this month.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Health Department has received no new COVID-19 cases as of noon Thursday, May 7. Kosciusko County has 39 total positive cases with one death reported and 20 recoveries. Statewide, the latest posting on the Indiana State Department of Health website shows the number of COVID-19 deaths …read more.

WARSAW – Intercession Group of Warsaw is pleased to announce a change in their team. Kim Crans has accepted the role of Interim executive director. She joined Intercession Group in April 2020. Jeri Purdy has previously served with Intercession Group since 2016 as an Event Manager and transitioned to an Executive Director in 2017. Purdy …read more.

Indiana is entering its second phase of re-opening the state this week after a statewide stay-at-home order was implemented toward the end of March.

The Kosciusko County Health Department recently reported one new COVID-19 case and one new recovery.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:11 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 300 block West CR 700S, Claypool. KCSO received a report of battery.  7:45 a.m. Monday, May 4, 300 block Morgan Street, Mentone. Domestic battery investigated.  4:39 p.m. Friday, May 1, 10900 block North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. …read more.

Elkhart County The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Jail: 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 person was booked in the Whitley County Jail:

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WABASH — The Wabash County Health Department reported the county’s second death related to the COVID-19 virus on Sunday, May 3. Wabash County has 63 positive cases. The Kosciusko County Health Department recently reported two new COVID-19 cases over the weekend. One new case was received on Saturday, May 2; the …read more.

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

WARSAW — The latest posting on the Kosciusko County Health Department website shows the number of COVID-19 deaths in Indiana rose to 1,062, up from 1,007 reported on Thursday, April 30.  Total positive number of cases statewide stands at 18,630, up from 17,835 yesterday.  Kosciusko County is reported to have performed 554 COVID-19 tests and …read more.

News Release INDIANAPOLIS  – Kosciusko County has been awarded $245,000 to use for loans to businesses to offer zero-interest, forgivable loans to businesses for the purpose of business retention as a result of the pandemic. The money comes from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. The use of the funds includes several categories. …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews ROCHESTER — The Fulton County Health Department recently reported the county’s first COVID-19 death. According to data from the FCHD, as of April 29, Fulton County has 30 positive cases. In total, there have been 157 total tests administered in the county. Currently, the Indiana State Department of Health website reflects …read more.

WARSAW – Kosciusko County Health Officer Dr. William Remington shed some light on the recent uptick in local COVID-19 cases. In the past week, the county recorded 10 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 34. Seven of those new cases were part of a testing effort tied to nursing homes outside of the …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident; 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 300 block Main St., North Webster. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief that included property damage at New Market. Elkhart County Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 9:49 a.m. Friday, April …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — The number of reported coronavirus cases in Kosciusko County remains unchanged at 34, with 19 reported recoveries. Meanwhile, the latest posting on the Indiana State Department of Health website shows the total number of cases statewide rose to 17,182, with the number of deaths in Indiana now at 964. …read more.

By Briley Gargis InkFreeNews WARSAW – The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District decided on Tuesday, April 28, to temporarily suspend its latex paint recycling program because of the pandemic. The decision was made during the board’s monthly meeting, which was conducted through WEBEX, a video meeting service similar to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana REALTORS have closed the books on March, today releasing their summary of existing-home sales from the first quarter of 2020. Existing homes include single-family, townhomes, condos, and co-ops. “The housing market is holding steady, and consumers are still purchasing and selling homes in Kosciusko County,” said Julie Hall, Managing Broker of Berkshire …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — The number of reported coronavirus cases in Kosciusko County has risen to 34, with at least 19 cases that have recovered. But the number of reported deaths has been revised. According to the Kosciusko County Health Department, the number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 was dropped from two to …read more.

Staff Report WARSAW – If April showers bring May flowers, this should be a productive week. The National Weather Service predicts mostly cloudy conditions and a chance of rain Monday night through Thursday this week. Monday, April 27, will start out mostly sunny, with clouds and rain arriving by about 8 p.m. The high will …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:18 p.m. Friday, April 24, 1600 block South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Merry Huffer reported theft of $80 in cash.  6:09 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 200 block Wray Street, Atwood. Sarah Lynn Bartz reported a burglary.  6:07 p.m. Monday, April 20, 400 …read more.

By Kory Betts InkFreeNews INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health reported 394 new cases of coronavirus. The new cases occurred between April 19 and April 21, but were reported to the ISDH in the last 24 hours as of 11:59 p.m. April 21, according to the ISDH COVID-19 Dashboard. The dashboard is updated …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 10 p.m. Monday, April 20, 1377 South Packerton Road, Winona Lake. Driver: Rush G. Nichols, 18, Kinney Drive, Warsaw. Nichols backed his vehicle into a parked unoccupied vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:55 a.m. Monday, April 20, 11700 block South CR 300E, Silver Lake. James Riley reported a case of fraud. Value: $454.32. 4:24 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 200 block East School Street, Leesburg. J&L Agri-Services LLC reported the theft of a trailer. Value: …read more.

By Kory Betts InkFreeNews INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health reported 431 new positive cases of coronavirus. The number of positive cases as of 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 20, totaled 12,097. Total positive cases are only 18% of the 67,264 tested in the state. The state also reported 61 new deaths. The deaths occurred …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:43 a.m. Sunday, April 19, 7800 block West Lovetts Court, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of sexual battery. 4:18 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 200 block South Harrison Street Atwood. Phillip Kelley reported the theft of tools. Value: $1,150.   Syracuse Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:32 p.m. Monday, April 20, West US 30 near North CR 500W, Warsaw. Driver: Justin L. Ewald, 36, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. When the front tire on Ewald’s motorcycle went flat, he was thrown from the motorcycle. Ewald was treated for …read more.

Staff Report INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana recorded 505 new positive cases for COVID-19 since Thursday, April 17, the Indiana State Department of Health reported Monday, April 20. The death toll climbed by seven since April 15, the state said. Meanwhile, Kosciusko County has seen its number of positive cases for COVID-19 remain at 22 since April …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:05 a.m. Monday, April 20, 200 block South Wray Street, Atwood. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 12:31 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 100 block EMS T32 Lane, Leesburg. David Carnes reported the theft of a dirt bike helmet. Value: $100. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:52 p.m. Friday, April 17, 1327 West CR 900N near North SR 15, Milford. Driver: Brittany T. Miller, 29, East Ponderosa Drive 12, North Webster. Miller’s vehicle slid off the roadway and struck a utility pole. Damages up to $10,000. 11:10 a.m. …read more.

By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – It looks like the first half of the week in Kosciusko County will be more pleasant than the second half, according to the National Weather Service. Monday, April 20, will be mostly sunny with a high of 59. The overnight low will fall to 37. Tuesday will be mostly …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:52 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 7000 block South CR 300E, Claypool. Larry Hapner reported an attempted fraud. 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 4300 block South Packerton Road, Warsaw. Michael Wallick reported a case of identity deception. 10:42 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 700 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:16 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, East CR 300N near North CR 175E, Warsaw. Driver: David D. Arnold, 47, Wooster Road 24, Winona Lake. Arnold’s vehicle collided head-on with a mailbox. Damages up to $5,000. 5:59 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, North CR 625W …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 8:47 p.m. Monday, April 13, 11819 South CR 600W, Silver Lake. Driver: Kenneth L. Phillips, 31, Augusta Court, Kokomo. Phillips said he blacked out due to a medical condition, causing his vehicle to leave the road way and collide with a fence. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:18 a.m. Monday, April 13, South SR 15 near West CR 900S, Silver Lake. Driver: John R. Helton, 49, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Helton’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 9:24 a.m. Monday, April 6, South SR 25 near West CR 150S, Warsaw. Drivers: Britani A. Zimmerman, 32, East Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne; and Raygan D. Blosser, 16, North CR 350W, Warsaw. Zimmerman said she swerved to miss an object in the …read more.

The coronavirus pandemic is frightful for many and is having a wide-ranging impact on our community and residents throughout North-Central Indiana. This is an invitation to share your story with our readers. InkFreeNews wants to hear how you are doing, whether you are a student, parent or senior, or someone living alone or with a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — 300 Hoosiers have died due to COVID-19 in the state of Indiana. This is an increase from 245 deaths reported on Thursday. According to the Indiana State Department of Health, 6,907 people have tested positive for COVID-19, up from 6,351 cases reported on Thursday. The number of total tests administered is 35,040. Locally, …read more.

WARSAW – City and county leaders urged shoppers Wednesday to start wearing masks while visiting stores. The recommendation comes a few days after the CDC issued suggestions that everyone don masks in public. The number of people wearing masks in grocery stores and elsewhere in Warsaw has risen sharply in recent days and officials hope …read more.

By Doug Lemon In this unprecedented season of trial and uncertainty, the citizens of our community are eager to hear and read more from local leaders concerning our preparedness (or lack thereof) for the pandemic which is sweeping across our nation and our state.  Kosciusko County has been my home for the whole of my …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s office investigated the following accidents: 2:52 p.m. Saturday, April 4, SR 15, Silver Lake. Driver: Hunter M. Rodriguez, 21, SR 15, Silver Lake. Rodriguez said his vehicle was parked at McClure’s gas station when another vehicle struck it, then left the scene. Damage up to $1,000.  4:31 …read more.