Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents:  5:44 a.m. Monday, March 25, on SR 15, north of West Levi Lee Road, north of Warsaw. Driver: Kacy M. McClelland, 33, East Dove Lane, Milford. Vehicle struck a deer and then hit a sign. Damages: Up to $25,000. 9:18 a.m. Saturday, March …read more.

LOGANSPORT – Special Olympics athletes from Kosciusko County participated in the sectional basketball tournament earlier this month.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County’s sheriff received good news on Thursday, March 14, in his mission to bolster a program designed to help jail inmates battle drug addiction. Sheriff Kyle Dukes appeared before the Kosciusko County Council with a grant request for the county’s Jail Chemical Addiction Program. The grant, totaling $163,260.40 would provide much-needed funding …read more.

WARSAW — Independence, integration and inclusion. That’s the goal of any person and easy to achieve for most. But for the slightly more than 19 percent of Indiana’s population who have disabilities, that goal is hard to achieve. “Everybody is the same, but different,” said Michelle Boxell, community relations director for Cardinal Services of Indiana, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A picture is worth 1,000 words — especially when it comes to nature’s beauty. The Watershed Foundation’s annual photo contest aims to share how community members live, learn and play on our area’s lakes and streams.

WARSAW — Warsaw city officials will face some tough decisions if a future freeway ends up following the path of US 30. Seven counties are working to assemble a long-term plan for a limited access freeway that would stretch from the Ohio state line to Valparaiso and replace the heavily traveled US 30. Each of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse woman was arrested after battering a police officer while intoxicated. Sydney Ann Miller, 27, 500 N. Lake St., Syracuse, is being charged with battery to a public safety official, a level 6 felony; and disorderly conduct, a class B misdemeanor. On Feb. 2, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:35 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 5000 block North Sawgrass Lane, Leesburg. Joshua A. McClintic reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $30,000. 11:38 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2600 block East CR 450N, Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of a protective order violation. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 7:21 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, Chapman Lake Drive, near EMS C22 Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Stephen P. Rodgers, 69, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Rodgers was traveling north on Chapman Lake Drive when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000.   Warsaw Officers …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — In May 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.” In October, Court Appointed Special Advocates was the second organization to successfully complete the fundraising portion of the challenge, raising $10,000 to receive $40,000 in matching …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed two permits and approved a permit transfer for Oak and Alley during its meeting Thursday, Feb. 7. David Gustafson, representing Oak and Alley, 2308 E. Center St., Warsaw, was present at the meeting for the transfer. The business was also approved to change the transferred permit …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — More details have been released in a case involving a Tippecanoe Valley High School student making threats of violence to students and faculty. David Edward Helton, 18, 4789 W. CR 950S, Silver Lake, is being charged with two counts of intimidation, both level 6 felonies; and disorderly conduct, a class B misdemeanor. On …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Milford man was arrested after battering an inmate while incarcerated in the Kosciusko County Jail. Curtis Allen Walburn, 32, 427 E. CR 1150N 19, Milford, is being charged with battery causing serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony. On Nov. 25, 2018, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office was notified …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, West CR 400N, near North CR 700W, Warsaw. Drivers: Elijah Carter, 37, EMS T6A Lane, Leesburg; and Virginia A. Tener, 54, West CR 800N, Nappanee. Carter was traveling east on CR 400N when he slid through the intersection, …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 4:33 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, South SR 15, south of West CR 600S, Claypool. Drivers: Jason F. Dorsett, 38, East Center Street, Warsaw; Katie M. Schrock, 31, East Debail Avenue, South Bend. Dorsett told police he was driving his vehicle northbound on SR …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Wildboy Hello hello hello! I’m so glad to meet you. My name is Wildboy because I get a little excited to meet people and don’t always have the best manners. I love to jump and …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — There’s a popular saying in politics that if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu. To ensure the Realtors are never on the menu, the Indiana Association of Realtors sponsors an annual legislative conference. The conference is for Realtors from across Indiana to have the opportunity to speak with their state …read more.

MILFORD — After being delayed due to last week’s subzero temperatures, the Kosciusko County spelling bee began at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at Milford School. The best spellers from schools across the county competed to be this year’s top speller.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:01 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 100 block EMS B59 Lane, Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of an argument that involved battery. 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 9300 block East Woodys Lane, Syracuse. Ronald S. Sombronsky reported burglary. Items stolen include a television. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 11:16 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, West SR 14, west of South County Farm Road, Silver Lake. Driver: Ricky G. Oliver, 53, North CR 700E, Roann. Oliver was traveling east on West SR 14 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — An Elkhart man was sentenced to five years in the Indiana Department of Corrections in Kosciusko Circuit Court today, Feb. 4, for attempting to manufacture methamphetamine in a vehicle. Robert Alan Nelson, Jr., 54, 801 Benham Ave., Elkhart, was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, a level 3 felony. On Aug. 1, 2017, an officer …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — A Pierceton man was sentenced to nine years in the Indiana Department of Corrections in Kosciusko Circuit Court today, Feb. 4, in three different cases involving neglect of a dependent and methamphetamine. In the first case, Darren Jay Heinzman, 37, who has had addresses of 4409 E. CR 100S, Pierceton; and 9523 E. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership is teaming up with state and local law enforcement agencies across the country to urge football fans to designate a sober driver, call a cab, or use a ridesharing service. In every state, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. In …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko REMC lineman Brian Heiman recently completed the Rural Electric Apprenticeship Program, offered through the Indiana Electric Cooperatives. REAP is a four-year program that professionally trains apprentice lineworkers from across Indiana. Graduates complete 576 hours of classroom-related study and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training at their electric cooperative. Heiman was promoted to journeyman …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:22 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 500 block West Myrtle Glen Road, Silver Lake. Officers responded to a report of a protective order violation. 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2500 block East CR 700N, Leesburg. Steven M. Pylant reported criminal mischief to a mailbox. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, West CR 1350N, west of North CR 600W, Nappanee. Driver: Marc E. Earl, 46, North Elm Street, Silver Lake. Earl was traveling west on West CR 1350N when his vehicle lost traction. This caused his vehicle to leave …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — The Southern Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management has hired Erica Luchik as the new regional specialist for northwest Indiana. She began work on Jan. 7 for the statewide Indiana Invasives Initiative project. The counties covered include Newton, Jasper, Pulaski, White, Cass, Starke, Marshall, Fulton, Miami and Kosciusko. Luchik has a degree in wildlife biology …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:27 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 300 block Base Line Road, Leesburg. Ellen C. Shoemaker reported criminal mischief. 2:34 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 100 block West State St., Etna Green. Freedom Oil Express reported the theft of cash. Value: $50. 8:19 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:08 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, West Old Road 30, west of North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Brian K. Latislaw, 44, South 16th Street, Niles, Mich. Latislaw was traveling east on Old Road 30 when two deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County residents should travel with caution as the area is currently under a travel watch. A travel watch means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a travel watch, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended, and emergency action plans …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Small businesses throughout Kosciusko County are invited to connect with the region by applying for a spot at the county’s largest Memorial Day weekend festival. The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival is scheduled for May 24 to 26 at Center Lake Park, 117 E. Canal St., Warsaw. “New this year, we extend a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Lightning Everybody was straight up barking. He runs as fast as lightning. Yes, Lightning is a playful and energetic guy who loves to run. He is a nearly two-year-old Beagle and Walker Hound mix, weighing …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Are you interested in starting to raise beef animals or increase your knowledge of beef production processes? If so, then the Beef 101 program is for you. During this program, you can learn all about management, nutrition, pasture management, hay quality, fencing, genetics, herd health, handling facilities, marketing and reproduction. This winter, the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Pierceton woman was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court today, Jan. 28, in four different cases involving auto theft and methamphetamine. In the first case, Monica Lynn Mullins, 23, 708 W. Catholic St., Pierceton, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. In a second case, Mullins was charged with auto …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Milford man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court today, Jan. 23, in two cases regarding burglary and drugs. In the first case, Earl Hillis Smith, Jr., 64, 304 N. James St., Milford, was charged with burglary, a level 5 felony; and failure to appear, a level 6 felony. In the second case, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers is offering two $400 scholarships to a male or female resident of Kosciusko County or who is a past or present member of a Kosciusko County Purdue Extension organization such as 4-H, Master Gardeners, or Extension Homemakers. The applicant may be of any age and may be majoring in …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, West SR 14, east of South CR 925W, Akron. Driver: Onecimo R. Ramirez, 54, North Johnson Street, Akron. Ramirez was traveling west on SR 14 when he lost control of his vehicle, striking a utility pole. Ramirez’s vehicle …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Are you ready to get moving, improve your health and enjoy life more? Get Walkin’ is a free e-mail based walking program being offered through Purdue Extension in Kosciusko County. Participants can sign up, walk on their own and receive e-mailed support and information. It is designed to encourage individuals to learn more …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was arrested after kicking a female subject in the face. Juan Alberto Alonzo-Santos, 44, 3762 W. Old Road 30 21W., Warsaw, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, an …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of battery. 12:34 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 800 block East Camp Mack Road, Milford. Scott M. Campbell reported the theft of tools from a vehicle.   …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — State law requires county surveyor’s offices to reset at least 5 percent of a county’s section corners per year. In Kosciusko County, there are more than 2,000 section corners. Recently while looking for a section corner in Clay Township, Jim Moyer, assistant county surveyor for Kosciusko County, also found a section corner …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Old National announced its plan to offer assistance to clients, community members and associates in the wake of the federal government shutdown. Furloughed government employees and employees of federal contractors impacted by the government shutdown can apply for a 90-day, no-fee, interest-free loan of up to $1,500. Clients who are furloughed can call …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:04 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, SR 13, south of Armstrong Road, North Webster. Driver: Dean R. Gephart, 80, EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg. Gephart was traveling north on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 6:59 a.m. Friday, Jan. …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — The Indiana Department of Transportation expects to have a full call-out of plows across its northwest district as it prepares to battle this weekend’s anticipated winter storm. Forecasters are predicting the system will enter the district from the west Friday night, tapering off by sometime Saturday afternoon with an anticipated 3 to 6 …read more.

*Warning: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — A Claypool woman was arrested after officers discovered child pornography on her phone. Roselyn Beatrice Burkhart, 38, 107 N. Rebecca St., Claypool, is being charged with two counts of child exploitation, level 4 felonies; and two counts of child …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 4200 block East CR 100S, Pierceton. Kathleen N. Clay reported theft. Value: $50.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:55 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 500 block Clinic Court, Warsaw. Travis N. Sorensen …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Claypool man was arrested after failing to pull his vehicle over for a police commission with its lights and siren on and speeding in excess of 100 miles per hour. Joshua Gordon England, 34, 2654 E. CR 700S, Claypool, is being charged with resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony; reckless driving, …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — The TCU Foundation recently awarded Kosciusko Literacy Services $2,500 to support the Endowment Challenge 50, a 50th anniversary celebration of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation providing matching dollars to build youth-serving nonprofit agency endowments. Karen Mayer, manager at Teachers Credit Union in Warsaw, presented Kosciusko Literacy Services’ executive director Cindy Cates with the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is closed to the public until further notice due to a parvo outbreak at the shelter. According to a Facebook post made on the Animal Welfare League’s page by Executive Director Katey Wilks Zemen on Saturday, Jan. 12, the shelter is closed to the public and …read more.

SYRACUSE — Miss Kosciusko Scholarship Program is now accepting applications to be a contestant in the 2019 Miss Kosciusko Pageant. The pageant is not just for residents of Kosciusko County. Any girl from the ages of 13-25 who lives or goes to school in Kosciusko, Wabash, Huntington, or Whitley counties can compete for scholarship money. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — In May, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, 10 youth-serving nonprofit organizations were selected to participate in the “Endowment Challenge 50,” or EC50. Joe’s Kids is the sixth organization to have successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations committed to raising $10,000 for …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:13 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, West Lake Street, west of North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Driver: Harry E. Meyer, 47, East Center Street, Warsaw. Meyer was traveling east on Lake City Highway when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 11:51 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:51 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 1100 block East Portside Drive, Warsaw. Devon K. Farmer reported damage to a vehicle from a snow plow. 10:13 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 700 block West Market St., Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of battery.   Milford …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:17 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, East CR 450S, west of South CR 300E, Warsaw. Drivers: Richard L. Clark, 60, East CR 450S, Warsaw; and Jeffrey A. Clark, 61, East CR 450S, Warsaw. Richard Clark was traveling behind Jeffrey Clark’s vehicle on CR 450S …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — A Nappanee man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 14, after officers responded to a tip about a methamphetamine lab. Joshua Loren Borkholder, 39, 13317 N. CR 700W, Nappanee, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine and dealing in a narcotic drug, both level 5 felonies. Charges of unlawful possession of a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Silver Lake woman was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 14, after she trafficked a cell phone, pills and marijuana to an inmate at the Kosciusko County Jail. Linda Sue Bryant, 46, 106 N. High St., Silver Lake, was charged with two counts of trafficking with an inmate outside of a …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Teachers Credit Union has announced a package of relief measures available to members impacted by the federal government shutdown. The measures are intended to help provide financial security to impacted members and include: 90-day member assistance loan to help members bridge the gap until federal pay resumes loan payment deferment assistance provided to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Each year the Kosciusko Board of Realtors and its affiliate members take the opportunity at their annual Christmas party to embrace and support a local Kosciusko County charity. At this year’s annual party, held at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club on Dec. 7, monies were raised from both a silent and live auction …read more.

MENTONE — Two people were transported to Fort Wayne for injuries after a two-vehicle accident on South SR 19, north of West CR 900S, Mentone. At approximately 6:18 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle accident. The crash involved a 2004 maroon Chevrolet Trailblazer, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:34 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, North CR 700E, south of East May Lane, Leesburg. Driver: Amanda J. Tinsley, 36, North CR 700E, Warsaw. Tinsley was traveling north on CR 700E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 6:18 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

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

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — A Nappanee man was sentenced to six years in the Indiana Department of Corrections, with two years to be served on formal probation, after molesting a female minor. Robert D. Stutzman, 61, 8488 W. CR 1100N, Nappanee, was charged …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Via Credit Union’s staff paid $3 to wear jeans on Fridays and Saturdays during December. As a result, $1,500 and an abundance of food and toiletries were collected and distributed to local food pantries.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Bruno Are you interested in meeting a smart and handsome fellow who loves to go for long walks and watch movies? Look no further than Bruno. He is a one-year-old, Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix, with …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A North Webster man was arrested after stealing several power tools from a residence. Chad Alan Wardlow, 35, 107 EMS W23 Lane, North Webster, is being charged with burglary, a level 4 felony; and theft, a level 6 felony. On Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Eight Indiana county income tax rates increased Jan. 1. But not in Kosciusko County. The county is tied for eighth place for having the lowest county income tax rate of the 92 counties in the state. There are nine counties, including Kosciusko, that have the same tax rate of 1 percent. The eight …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 1:54 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 7600 block West CR 300N, Warsaw. Teresa A. Pyle reported burglary. Several burglaries occurred at the Hoffman Lake campground. Items stolen include a bug zapper. Value: $62.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:48 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, North CR 100E, south of East CR 250N, Warsaw. Driver: Anthony L. Green, 40, East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw. Green was traveling south on CR 100E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. 7:07 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

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Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 12:42 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, South SR 13, east of South CR 600E, Pierceton. Driver: Scott A. Weitzel, 52, Clear Creek Trail, North Manchester. Weitzel was traveling north on SR 13 when his vehicle left the roadway, striking a mailbox. Damage up to …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed four permits and approved a permit transfer for Maxwelton Golf Club during its meeting Thursday, Jan. 3. John Hill, Maxwelton Golf Club, was present at the meeting regarding a transfer of ownership for an alcoholic beverage permit. Hill asked the board about laws for golf course …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Dots What do you get when you mix a Dalmatian’s coloring and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier? It’s Dots. Dots is a one-year-old, spayed female, weighing 48 pounds. She is a very sweet girl who can …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Hoosier students between the ages of 13 to 18 are invited to spend a day at the Indiana Statehouse serving as a page during the 2019 legislative session. The Indiana House Page Program provides a unique hands-on experience, helping students learn how state laws are made while inspiring the next generation of leaders …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Milford man was arrested after officers discovered heroin and marijuana at a residence. Daniel Pedroza, 21, 410 Lehman Drive, Milford, is being charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. On Dec. 10, officers …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:34 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 3400 block West Old Road 30 and North CR 350W, Warsaw. Jamie L. Hecke reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $2,000. 10:26 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 5700 block East CR 1400N, Syracuse. Philip G. Rarick reported theft. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:12 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, North Fox Farm Road, north of North Sellers Drive, Warsaw. Driver: John E. Mattson, 30, South Mallard Road, Mentone. Mattson was traveling north on Fox Farm Road when his vehicle left the roadway, rolling over several times and …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — A Nappanee man was arrested after breaking into a residence and violating a protective order. Jeremy Lee Kelly, 41, 751 N. Tomahawk Trail, Nappanee, is being charged with residential entry, a level 6 felony; invasion of privacy, a class A misdemeanor; criminal mischief, a class B misdemeanor; and criminal trespass, a class A …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:09 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, East US 30, west of East CR 900E, Pierceton. Drivers: Tyler P. Dispensa, 21, Angle Tran, West Dundee, Ill.; and Charles W. Rebman, 79, South CR 600W, South Whitley. Dispensa was traveling west on US 30 when he …read more.

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KOSCIUSKO — A Syracuse man was sentenced to five years in the Indiana Department of Corrections in Kosciusko Circuit Court Wednesday, Dec. 26, for dealing methamphetamine while children were present at a residence. Jerry Wayne Jilton, 29, 509 Prairie Drive, Syracuse, through a plea agreement, pleaded guilty to dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was sentenced to 15 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections in Kosciusko Circuit Court Wednesday, Dec. 26, in three different cases involving animal cruelty, battery and drug charges. In the first case, Jerrod Wayne Turpen, 33, 3171 Deerfield Path, Warsaw, was charged with battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, …read more.

INDIANA — According to AAA, more than 112.5 million people are expected to be out and about this year. That’s a 4.4 percent increase over the last year and the highest since AAA began collecting travel data in 2001. Of those, 102.1 million are expected highway travelers. To avoid holiday road rage, drivers can use …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Two people have filed declarations of candidacy for the Etna Green Clerk-Treasurer vacancy. Patricia K. Cook has lived in Etna Green since 1984. She is married with seven children. Cook worked at an auto repair business for 15 years. “Because of that work, I’m very familiar with budgets and keeping people on track,” …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Hoosier Lakes Radio Club will give a two-day amateur radio license class on Saturday, Feb. 16, and Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at the Kosciusko County Justice Building, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw. Orientation and book handout will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 26. Attendees should enter at the main …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:44 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 4600 block West CR 900S, Silver Lake. Marlin J. Heatwole reported the theft of tools from a new home construction site. Items stolen include folding ladders, a wheeled air compressor, and a crank diesel pump. Value: $2,000. 2:47 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:12 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, West SR 10, west of North SR 19, Etna Green. Driver: Scott A. Williams, 45, SR 331, Bourbon. Williams was traveling west on SR 10 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 6:23 p.m. Tuesday, …read more.

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

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