WARSAW – After an overnight dusting of snow, Kosciusko County will see cold and clear conditions through the rest of the workweek. Tuesday, Dec. 3, will be cloudy with a high of 30 and an overnight low of 30. Wednesday will be partly cloudy with a nearly identical high and low, the National Weather Service …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for its 2019 Chamber Awards. The Chamber annually honors businesses and individuals for their role in business, community and economic growth in Kosciusko County. The Chamber is currently accepting award nominations to honor said businesses. Award nominees must be current members of the Kosciusko Chamber …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:18 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 3600 block North CR 175E, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 12:02 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 800 block East Camp Mack Road, Milford. Scott Campbell reported the theft of a watercraft valued at $500. 9:17 …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library recently announced the following events for Dec. 2-7. Parents! Bring the family to the Library on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm for a visit with Santa Clause. Afterward, please join the library in its large conference room to make an ornament for your Christmas tree.  …read more.

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

WARSAW – A windstorm passing through much of Indiana is already resulting in gusts exceeding 60 mph, the National Weather Service reported Wednesday morning, Nov. 27. A high wind warning is in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday. Winds ranging from 25 to 40 mph are expected through the day, diminishing slowly tonight. The cause of …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 2:46 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 4200 block East CR 100S, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery.   Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:31 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 500 block West Emeline Street, Milford. Carl …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at (574) 267-5667. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of Kosciusko County. The …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: 11:23 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 6300 block East Trusdell Avenue, Syracuse. Michelle White reported the theft of checks from her home. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 300 block North Union Street, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, West CR 1300S near South CR 100W, Silver Lake. Driver: Dyson M. Blitz, 21, South CR 1600E, Silver Lake. Blitz was driving his vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000. 7:52 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 4:21 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 300 block West Section Street, Claypool. Marcella Dillon reported the theft of medication valued at $100.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:26 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2200 block East Center …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 5:44 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, South SR 15 near West CR 200S, Warsaw. Drivers: Lorenzo A. Robertson, 25, Baltimore Avenue, Hammond; and Justin A. Powell, 23, Ranch Road, Warsaw. Robertson was driving his vehicle north on SR 15. He prepared to …read more.

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

PIERCETON — The idea of creating a fire territory in southeast Kosciusko County is moving forward, but with one less township and a level of uncertainty. A small group of residents joined Pierceton Town Council members and representatives of Washington and Monroe townships Thursday night, Nov. 21, to discuss the need to form a fire …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, East Old Road 30 near South Ballier Road, Pierceton. Driver: Elizabeth K. Erne, 23, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Erne was driving her vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000. 11:42 a.m. Thursday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 4:21 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 300 block West Section Street, Claypool. Marcella Dillon reported the theft of medication valued at $100. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:42 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 800 block East Center Street, …read more.

WARSAW — Over 1,000 shooters participated and more than $10,000 was raised during the annual two-day Shrine Turkey Shoot. Family entertainment was had by all at the event, including parents, children and grandchildren. During the event, Curtis Drake won a .410 youth shotgun and Darrell Moore won a Marlin 1894 .44 rifle. The Shrine Club …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:47 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 100 block EMS W30 Lane, North Webster. Jo A. Clemans reported residential entry. 9:07 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 12900 block North Warner Road and East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of a hit-and-run property damage …read more.

NAPPANEE — Two young children died Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 19, in a farming accident east of Nappanee.  At approximately 1:45 p.m., emergency responders from multiple agencies were dispatched to the area of 5370 West 1350N regarding two children possibly struck by a truck. The farm is roughly midway between Nappanee and Milford. Emergency responders found …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County residents can expect rain and mostly cloudy skies this week, according to the forecast from the National Weather Service. Tuesday, Nov. 19, will see a high near 41, a 30% chance of rain mainly after 3 p.m. and patchy fog before 10 a.m., said the forecast from the weather service. Tuesday …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:53 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 8700 block East Black Point Road, Syracuse. James J. Hampton reported theft.  7:56 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 300 block West Emeline St., Milford. An employee at Friendly Express reported criminal trespass.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, South Packerton Road, north of Southtown Estates Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Jordan E. Boggs, 29, North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Boggs was traveling south on Packerton Road when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500.   …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:12 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 6000 block East CR 800N, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of battery/disorderly conduct. 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 12700 block North Pleasant Grove Road, Syracuse. Scot McDowell reported damage to his mailbox. 12:23 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following accidents were investigated by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. 7:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, on South Country Club Road, south of CR 450S near Warsaw. Driver: Stacy L. Coy, 42, North SR 13, North Webster. Driver hit deer. Damage: Up to $2,500. 7:16 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, on South Zimmer Road, south …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people have been booked into Kosciusko County Jail:

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Solid Waste Board approved a request by Director Tom Ganser to pursue quotes for fencing at the KC Recycling Depot on Union Street in Warsaw at its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The fencing would serve as a deterrent against unauthorized dumping of items at the Warsaw site, specifically dumping …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 300 block South Walnut Street, Etna Green. Officers investigated the theft of a trailer valued at $500 from the Town of Etna Green.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:31 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 6:54 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, East CR 1300N near North CR 150E, Milford. Driver: James L. Bartman, 26, West Waubee Road, Milford. Bartman’s vehicle slid off the road and struck a fence. Damages up to $5,000. 4:23 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, …read more.

WARSAW — Communities across Northern Indiana saw as much as 10.6 inches of snowfall throughout Monday, Nov. 11. Here’s a breakdown of snow accumulations in and around Kosciusko County, according to the National Weather Service: In Kosciusko County, North Webster reported 7.6 inches. Winona Lake received 4.0 inches of snowfall. In Elkhart County, Goshen received …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 8000 block North SR 13, Syracuse. Officers investigated the reported theft of $580 worth of construction equipment. 8:56 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2300 block East CR 225S, Warsaw. Garrett Titus reported the theft of a Jeep Laredo …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 6:54 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, East CR 1300N near North CR 150E, Milford. Driver: James L. Bartman, West Waubee Road, Milford. Bartman’s vehicle slid off the road and struck a fence. Damages up to $5,000. 4:54 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, North …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Fair Board approved plans on Monday, Nov. 11,  to restructure ticket prices for the annual fair. The price of admission had been $5 for adults (13 and up) and $3 for children (6-12). Beginning next year, admission for anyone age 10 and older will be $8 and it will include admission …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 8:56 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 1800 block North Vicky Lane, Warsaw. Mariah Konkle reported vehicle theft.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:39 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 900 block Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 7:09 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, South SR 13 near East CR 500 S, Pierceton. Driver: Mallery M. Pierce, 33, South CR 325E, Warsaw. Pierce was driving her vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $2,500.  7:10 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

WARSAW — From the files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society. Nov. 12, 1963 — For the second time within a year, the Whitley-Kosciusko county areas were startled with the revelation that a young person committed murder. A Whitley County woman confessed to officers that she murdered her mother in the family’s farm home four …read more.

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

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:39 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 11200 block North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. John Imler reported the theft of $850 dollars worth of yard furniture. 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 1500 block South Meadow Drive, Warsaw. Francisco Nunez reported a case …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, West CR 525S near South CR 450W, Claypool. Driver: Taylor M. Myers, 22, East Springfield Drive, Warsaw. Myers was driving her vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000. 3:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. …read more.

WARSAW — A dozen Kosciusko County military veterans were honored with handmade quilts during a Threads of Valor luncheon at the Pete Thorn Center, Warsaw on Thursday, Nov. 7. The event took place ahead of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11. With the upcoming holiday in mind, Ken Locke, Administrator of Salvation Army of Warsaw, …read more.

Claypool Town Council member Eugene Warner casts his vote during the town’s municipal election Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 5. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. WARSAW —  Voter turnout in today’s municipal election appeared to be somewhat light around the noon hour. Polls will remain open until 6 p.m. Tuesday. In addition to Warsaw, other communities having …read more.

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

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 5:29 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, North CR 800W near West CR 640N, Atwood. Driver: Andrew J. Yoder, 25, West CR 400 N, Warsaw. Yoder was driving his vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $10,000. 12:20 a.m. Monday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:18 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 8600 East Backwater Road, North Webster. Officers investigated the reported theft of $1,600 in tools from Utiliquest, LLC. 11:04 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 800 block South Main Street, Milford. Officers investigated a report of battery. 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 6:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, West US 30 near North CR 650 West, Warsaw. Driver: Gregory H. Music, 21, Beech Road, Bourbon. Music was driving his vehicle west on US 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $10,000. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 2:06 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, South SR 25 near West CR 250S, Warsaw. Drivers: Juan C. Nunez, 65, South Harding Street, Warsaw; and Bernard J. Senn, 58, CR 46, New Paris. Nunez was driving south on SR 25 and lost control …read more.

WARSAW — An Angola man was arrested for a failure to appear and alleged theft. Seth Daniel Danning, 35, 227 1/2 Maumee Street, Angola, was charged with one count of theft, a class A misdemeanor and one count of Sentence Enhancement Theft, a level 6 felony. According to the affidavit of probable cause, Apr. 7, …read more.

WARSAW — The sunny conditions expected today might be as nice as it gets this week, according to the National Weather Service for northern Indiana. That is, unless you like cold rain and a chance of snow. The forecast for Monday calls for mostly sunny skies and a high of 61. The low will dip …read more.

From the files of Kosciusko County Historical Society: Editor’s note: This is a new column that will appear a few times a month on Monday mornings. Oct. 27, 1832 — The lands lying within the present limits of Kosciusko County (as of 1954) were ceded to the United States Oct. 27, 1832. The president of …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:27 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of an accidental shooting. 3:27 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of theft. 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 10:26 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, South SR 25 near West CR 200 S, Warsaw. Drivers: Lucas M. Goble, 17, West CR 100 South, Warsaw; and Zachary A. Hodge, 17, South Manns Road, Claypool. Goble did not see Hodge’s vehicle while pulling …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accident: 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, West Old Road 30 near West Hoffer Road, Atwood. Driver: David E. Carpenter, 60, West Clay Street, Bourbon. Carpenter was driving his vehicle east on West Old Road 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 3:41 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4500 block West CR 400N, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:57 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 200 block South Huntington St., Syracuse. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 4:35 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, South Packerton Road near East CR 600E, Warsaw. Driver: John J. Rheinheimer, 29, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Rheinheimer was driving his vehicle north on South Packerton Road when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to …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: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 7:02 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, East Old Road 30, near South CR 325E, Warsaw. Driver: Robert C. Ault, 46, Kirkwood Court, Columbia City. Ault was driving his vehicle west on Old Road 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up …read more.

WARSAW — Warm and dry weather will soon disappear in Kosciusko County for the next few days. The National Weather Service predicts rainy conditions will arrive Thursday night, Oct. 10, and showers are likely through much of Friday. Thursday’s low will be 60 The chance of rain on Friday will be 80 percent. The high …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2300 block East CR 600 South, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief. 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Ruben Sanchez Vega reported a case of fraud. 5:52 p.m. Monday, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:55 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 600 block West 200 South, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:06 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 800 block Lydia Drive, Warsaw. Officers investigated …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 11:57 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, South CR 1000 West near West CR 1000 South, Mentone. Driver: Tatianna E. Scott, North SR 19, Akron. Scott said she was driving her vehicle north on CR 1000 West when a large black dog entered …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, 1400 block North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of kidnapping.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:24 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 300 block South Huntington St., Syracuse. CVS …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, South CR 850W, north of West SR 14, Silver Lake. Driver: Austin F. Nickerson, 22, South CR 825W, Akron. Nickerson was traveling north on South CR 850W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. …read more.

Much of northern Indiana received heavy rain in the past day. Below is a chart listing rainfall totals for specific areas. Storm totals are through 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Communities listed more than once have more than one tracking source reporting to the National Weather Service.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:58 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 3700 block West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of theft. 9:59 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 6200 block North Old SR 13, Leesburg. Officers were called regarding a domestic issue at Leesburg school.   Warsaw …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana boasts a 3.2 percent unemployment rate, below the current national average of 3.8 percent as of August, according to a news release from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. All current unemployment rates were compared against the benchmark set at the same time the previous year. Compared to a year ago, Indiana …read more.

MENTONE —  The Bell Memorial Public Library will recognize Banned Books Week from Sept. 22-28. Banned Books Week is an annual awareness campaign promoted by the American Library Association and Amnesty International, and celebrates the freedom to read, draws attention to banned books and highlights persecuted individuals. The Bell Memorial Public Library encourages patrons to …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:23 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 4100 block North Westerner Winds Drive, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of battery. 2:55 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Gregory Eugene Leslie Creek reported an auto theft. Value: $3,000. 5:25 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

WARSAW — In partnership with Todos Juntos, the Kosciusko County YMCA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a two-day event from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 23 to 24, at the YMCA. This free, family-friendly event celebrates Hispanic Heritage through music, food, dance and more. The event is open to anyone in the community. The YMCA …read more.

WARSAW — After a long stretch of mild and cool air, much of Indiana can expect a sharp rise in temperatures beginning Tuesday, Sept 10. Monday will be partly sunny, with a high near 76 in Kosciusko County. The overnight low will be 63, the National Weather Service said. Tuesday will be partly sunny with …read more.

WARSAW — A strong chance of rain Monday, Aug. 26, and Tuesday will be followed by sunny conditions for much of the rest of the workweek. The National Weather Service predicts Kosciusko County will see an increasing chance of rain through Monday with the greatest opportunity for rain at night. Periodic showers are possible through …read more.

WARSAW —  The National Weather Service has a pretty cool forecast for Northern Indiana through at least the Labor Day weekend. The weather service predicts high temperatures through Tuesday, Aug. 27. Temperatures will struggle to rise above 80 degrees and much of the Midwest won’t see any significant warmth through Labor Day weekend. The forecast …read more.

WARSAW – Several of the hallowed halls of hoops still stand in and around Kosciusko County.

WARSAW — More pleasant, rain-free weather is in the forecast for much of the weekend in north-central Indiana. Highs on Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 10, are expected to be 81 with mostly sunny skies during the day and clear conditions at night in Kosciusko County, the National Weather Service said. Sunday will be …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at (574) 267-5667. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of Kosciusko County. The …read more.

WARSAW — Deadline to file election paperwork is Thursday for anyone interested in running for clerk or town board positions in seven towns in Kosciusko County. Paperwork needs to be filed by noon Thursday with the Kosciusko County Clerk’s office. Towns with populations of less than 3,500 and holding general elections this fall include Claypool, …read more.

WARSAW — This week’s weather for northern Indiana will be dominated by mild, pleasant weather conditions. The National Weather Service forecast does not include any chance of rain through Sunday and high temperatures will top out in the low 80s. The forecast for Tuesday, July 30, will be sunny with a high of 80. The …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Willow, a 14-year-old Parson Russell terrier, has just recently retired from years of successful dog competitions. Once her sons had moved out, Shelly Sausaman wanted something to do. At 10 weeks old, Willow began obedience training and competition. With Willow’s intelligence and high energy, moving to agility competition was a simple next step. …read more.

WARSAW — Friday’s Kosciusko County Community Fair featured a hot dog-eating contest that left contestants hungry for more sandwiched around a demolition derby that set record numbers.

WHITLEY COUNTY — The driver involved in the multi-county pursuit on July 10 was taken into custody and booked in the Allen County Jail on several active warrants out of Allen County. Clarence Shearer, 31, Fort Wayne, was taken into custody after being released from Parkview Hospital in Columbia City. Shearer will have charges pending …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Fair unveiled its first-ever Car Soccer event at the Warsaw Motor Sport Complex Thursday night, and, despite a learning curve, a good time was had by both the audience and the competitors.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan appointed Rita Anglin to complete the remaining term of the Etna Township Trustee position. Gary Sponseller, the elected Republican trustee, resigned from the position due to moving out of the township. Anglin did accounting for a business years ago and worked in the county auditor’s …read more.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Officers with multiple police departments in three counties were involved in pursuing an armed robbery suspect from Marshall County. At approximately 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, officers with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a man armed with a gun stealing a vehicle. The vehicle pursuit started in …read more.

WARSAW — The Monster Truck Mash came to the Kosciukso County Community Fair Tuesday night, thrilling fans with some high octane action.

WARSAW —  A large crowd showed up to enjoy the 19th annual Kosciusko County Community Fair parade, with entries honoring the “Red, White and Blue and Old Engines Too” theme.  The procession started in the parking lot of the Warsaw Police Department and headed south on McKinley Street, then west on Market Street, onto Bronson Street …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — This week’s forecast for northern Indiana has a theme: high temperatures in the upper 80s and a continuing chance of thunderstorms each day. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures will rise to the upper 80s and 90 through Friday. Each day and night will include a chance of storms. Tonight’s forecast includes a …read more.

WARSAW — A great deal has changed in the 51 years that local 4-Hers have vied for coveted titles such as king, queen, prince and princess. When the initiative, known as 4-H’s royalty program, was launched in 1968, royal hopefuls were selected by their peers. Today, they strive to wear the sashes and headgear the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A Fort Wayne teen, who walked away with two others from Pierceton Woods, has had charges filed against him in connection with an auto theft from Pierceton. A warrant has been issued and bond is set at $5,250 surety and cash. Bronson Filler, 18, 3550 Sandpoint Road and/or 2625 Dexter Drive, Fort …read more.

WARSAW — The newly constructed area at the southeast corner of the Kosciusko County Courthouse — formally coined as the Downtown Plaza — will be the focus of a grand opening Monday morning, June 10. A ribbon cutting at the corner of Buffalo and Center streets is planned for 11 a.m. on Monday. (Editor’s note: …read more.

Kosciusko The following traffic accidents were investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office: 6:38 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, on SR 15, north of West Levi Lee Road, north of Warsaw. Drivers: Taylor Cowles, 19, East CR 300N, Rochester; Mary Espinoza, 52, East Heritage Drive, Pierceton. Cowles’ vehicle rear-ended Espinoza’s as they headed north on SR …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:07 p.m. Monday, May 27, a report of battery was investigated in the 5700 block of South East Channel Road, Warsaw. Hunter Plickerd made the report. 3:20 p.m. Monday, May 27, a report of a theft of recording equipment was reported by a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — While some customers, including those in downtown Warsaw, have seen their electrical power restored, an official for NIPSCO said late Thursday afternoon that power may not be restored to other parts of Kosciusko County until Friday evening, May 24. Kosciusko REMC also said they expect repairs to continue on Friday. “KREMC is advising …read more.

The Substance Use Recovery and Treatment Committee is determined to breakdown misconceptions and stigmas surrounding addiction to create a community that helps one another by providing information to better understand others’ situations. (Photo provided) KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — It seems counter intuitive to first educate about substance use disorder and strive to reduce the stigma associated …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The task was not easy for the judges of this year’s ‘the PAPER’ Easter coloring contest. Just over 100 total entries were received from entries dropped off at the 17 participating advertisers. Entrants used crayons, colored pencils, various types of markers, glitter and other items in their submissions. Each individual store winner …read more.

Kosciusko 10:15 p.m. Monday, a report of an auto theft in the 300 block of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Abel Malagon made the report. Vehicle valued at $2,000. 6:40 p.m. Monday, a report of rape was made in the 500 block of East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. 5:03 p.m. Monday, a report of fraud was …read more.

Kosciusko  The following accident was investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office: 5:52 p.m. Monday, April 22, on East CR 900N, east of North 100E, near Milford. Driver: Daniel Miller, 22, West Jackson Street, Mentone. A motorist struck a turkey. Damage: Up to $5,000. Silver Lake The following accident was investigated by the Silver Lake …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, on West CR 100N, east of North CR 600W, near Atwood. Driver: Rebecca Mclaughlin, 38, West Harrison Street, Mentone. Driver swerved to miss a deer and drove into a field. Injuries: Driver was taken to a hospital for …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:32 a.m. Sunday, April 14, SR 25, west of South 1200W, near Mentone and in Marshall County. Driver: Benden J. Kiphart, 31, South Oak Street, Mentone. A wild turkey flew into the path of the vehicle and smashed into the windshield. Damage: Up …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:01 a.m. Thursday, April 4, on North SR 13, north of East Old Road 30, near Pierceton. Driver: Lar M. Zar, 48, Avondale Drive, Fort Wayne. Vehicle struck a deer. Zar was cited for never having a driver’s license. Damage: Up to $5,000. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 7:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, on SR 15, south of West Union Street, near Claypool. Driver: Stacy R. Small, 46, East SR 114, Akron. The driver said several deer ran onto the road and that one of the deer hit her vehicle. Damage: …read more.