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

SYRACUSE – Wawasee Summer League will host its first round of sign-ups for the 2020 summer season this weekend in the Wawasee community.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, West CR 600N, west of North CR 600W, Warsaw. Driver: John C. Moorman, 57, West CR 600N, Marion. Moorman was traveling west on CR 600N when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $1,000. 7:51 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2200 block East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of battery. 5:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 4000 block North Runkle Drive, Warsaw. Thomas F. Flenner reported a burglary. 3 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2400 block West …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District discussed issues with illegal dumping at the North Webster recycling site during its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. On Feb. 4, two recycling containers at the KC Recycling Depot’s North Webster location were filled with used insulation. The depot made a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:21 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 4200 block North SR 15 and West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Elizabeth J. Salazar reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident. 10:41 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 1400 block Tanager Drive, Warsaw. Lawrence D. Clevenger reported theft. Value: $90. 8:54 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Discussion focusing on replacing two truck radios and how the county option income tax is determined highlighted the monthly meeting of the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board’s meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12. Heads up on equipment needing replaced by the North Webster Fire Department was given by Deputy Chief Dave Rensberger. Rensberger noted two …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, West Old Road 30 near North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Alma G. Franco De Gutierrez, West CR 250S 4, Warsaw. De Gutierrez’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to $2,500. 5:16 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, West …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A variety of unique locally handmade items will be auctioned at the Annual Charity Auction Fundraiser Friday, Feb. 28, in the Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the auction, conducted by Glenn Hochstetler of MeadowBlend Auctions, will commence at 7 p.m. Homemade pies …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council approved the move of the chlorine tank and a structure to cover it at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Feb. 11, at the North Webster Community Center. Lisa Strombeck presided. Utilities Manager Jayne Alger explained the tank was currently located near some controls and close to a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:28 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, East CR 150N, east of North CR 850E, Pierceton. Driver: Shawn J. Ponsler, 45, Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. A deer ran into the side of Ponsler’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000.  North Webster Officers with the North Webster …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Updates on the annual North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Banquet were given at the Monday, Feb. 10, meeting at the Tippecanoe Township Building, Board member and dinner chairman Susan Stump, The Papers, said the committee is still accepting donations of items and gift certificates for the silent auction, which will begin …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:57 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 700 block South Main St., North Webster. A representative for Ye Olde Tackle Box reported burglary. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:43 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 800 block South Union St., …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:29 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, North SR 13, north of North Syracuse Webster Road, North Webster. Driver: Alexis J. Roney, 23, Winchester Trail, Goshen. Roney was traveling south on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500.   …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Spend some quality bonding time with your baby or toddler at Lapsit Story Time, which is held at 11 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday at North Webster Community Public Library. While sitting on their parent or caregiver’s lap, the little ones explore books and stories, sing songs with simple hand motions and …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5800 block North CR 75E, Leesburg. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding dogs killing a neighbor’s chickens. 9:14 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 400 block East CR 575N, Leesburg. Nicolas Lakey reported theft of a firearm valued …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department responded to the following accident: 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, SR 13, west of East CR 900N, Syracuse. Driver: Douglas P. Watkins, 40, EMS W29B Lane, North Webster. Watkins lost control of his vehicle due to icy road conditions. The vehicle spun around and went off …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A positive note was struck when the North Webster Town Council met with representatives from Tippecanoe Township and the fire and EMS department to discuss a possible formation of a new fire territory between the township and town. Council called a special meeting for Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the North Webster Town …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The winning photos of The Watershed Foundation’s “Picture Your Watershed” photo contest encapsulate the beauty, serenity and fun that area local lakes have to offer. For this year’s contest, The Watershed Foundation asked the community, “What does lake life look like to you?” and the resulting 91 entries were diverse and impressive. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Following up on the news the North Webster Town Council had voted down the proposed North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory at a special meeting Monday, Jan. 27, questions were sent out to the three council members for some input into the decision. David Walizchek and Lisa Strombeck responded. No answer had been …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:21 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 700 block South Dixie Drive, North Webster. Officers investigated a report of battery. 5:24 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Alicia C. Centeno reported the theft of a license plate from a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:16 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, South CR 400E, south of East Cr 900S, Sidney. Driver: Linnette J. Rivera, 36, South CR 300E, Claypool. Rivera was traveling north on CR 400E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. North Webster …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A North Webster man was recently arrested after stealing money from Pizza King. Robert Braxton King, 35, 215 E. Himes St., North Webster, is charged with burglary, a level 5 felony; and theft, a class A misdemeanor. On Nov. 30, 2019, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office went to the …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: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Town Council shot down the hopes of the Tippecanoe Township Trustee and board for the formation of a fire territory at a special meeting held 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. Council members David Waliczek and Dan Thystrup voted no while Council President Lisa Strombeck abstained. Thinking they were attending an …read more.

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

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department responded to the following accident: 6:25 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, North SR 13, north of East CR 400N, Pierceton. Driver: Melissa J. Coy, 35, EMS B18 Lane, Pierceton. Coy was traveling north on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Coy complained of left arm …read more.

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

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:41 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, East CR 500N, west of North CR 750E, North Webster. Driver: Merril W. Thompson, 39, Moeller Road 143, Fort Wayne. Thompson was traveling east on CR 500N when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The town of North Webster is operating smoothly after a transitional time due to the death of long-time town council President Jon Sroufe last year. Current President Lisa Strombeck reported, “My goals for 2020 is to see a continuation of the sewer project coming in from the east side of Webster Lake. …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:55 p.m. Saturday, Dc. 21, 200 block East Section St., Claypool. Officers investigated a report of a violation of a no-contact order.   North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:32 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 300 block North …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Christmas is a special time of year and local cities and towns want to help make it a special celebration for their friends, families and neighbors. One of the most popular ways to bring the community together for the holidays is with a Christmas tree lighting gathering.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday, Dec. 23, after battering and disarming a North Webster police officer. Orien Jacob Rosbrugh, 25, Warsaw, was charged with disarming a law enforcement officer, a level 5 felony; and possession of methamphetamine and battery against a public safety official, both level …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library has announced its upcoming events. Accompanied by his menagerie of animal friends, animal handler Mark Kohlhorst will present his popular Mark’s Ark Live Animal Show at North Webster Community Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3. Kids and their families will get to meet, pet and …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:14 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, North SR 13, north of East CR 400N, North Webster. Driver: Erick M. Sawyer, 26, Eagle Street, Warsaw. Sawyer was traveling on North SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $1,000. 8:26 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — A North Webster man was sentenced to six years in prison on Thursday, Dec. 19, after taking inappropriate pictures of children in lingerie. William James Rex, 36, 8534 E. Bond St., North Webster, was charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 4 felony; and two counts of child exploitation, level 5 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A GoFundMe has been recently established for a North Webster woman who has undergone several surgeries after being diagnosed with a jaw tumor. Kailey Ball is a 20-year-old Manchester University sophomore majoring in social work. She graduated early from Wawasee High School with academic honors. However, after multiple surgeries and hospital visits …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library announced music lessons and more for the week of Dec. 16-21. The upcoming week offers a full slate of activities in which to participate. If you like to write, come to Writer’s Corner at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, and bring an essay you have written about …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 12:32 Monday, Dec. 9, 9600 block North Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell. Tyson Montague reported the theft of a vehicle valued at $2,000.   North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:46 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 600 block …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:53 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, South SR 15, south of West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Driver: Kerny C. Jones, 66, South CR 250E, Peru. Jones was traveling south on SR 15 when a group of deer entered his path of travel. This …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:18 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 100 block EMS W11 Lane, North Webster. Echo Bay reported a vehicle stuck in the yard of a residence. 1:11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5100 East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of theft. 3:13 p.m. …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: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:46 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 100 block EMS W17 Lane, North Webster. Officers assisted the North Webster Police Department with a report about a suspicious vehicle. 10:12 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Officers assisted Lutheran EMS for …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:24 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, East CR 500N, east of East CR 750E, North Webster. Driver: Laymon E. Shepherd, 43, North Wilson Lake Road, Columbia City. Shepherd was traveling east on CR 500N when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department Investigated the following accident: 7:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, North SR 13 near East CR 800N, North Webster. Driver: Randall K. Stahly, 64, North Fascination Way, Cromwell. Stahly was driving his vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department Investigated the following accident: 7:31 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, West North Street near North Main Street, North Webster. Drivers: Jared A. Beer, 47, East Creekside Trail, Syracuse; and Matthew A. Hilty, 40, CR 3, Nappanee. Hilty was driving south on Main Street when he slowed in …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:06 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, West CR 400N, east of North CR 150W, Warsaw. Drivers: Ashlyn M. Lambert, 19, North Bobwhite Drive, Warsaw; and Jesus C. Hernandez, 51, South Union Street, Warsaw. Lambert was traveling east on CR 400N when she changed …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Fire extensively damaged the home of Adam and Charisse Gunkel, 420 W. Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 20. North Webster Fire Department was notified at approximately 1:38 p.m. of smoke coming from the roof of the residence. The first fire official on scene reported it was a working house …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 Detention Facility: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:12 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, East CR 1000N, west of Syracuse-Webster Road, North Webster. Driver: Joseph Sunday, 17, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. Sunday’s vehicle slid on the slick roadway and struck an embankment and trees. Damage up to $2,500.  Syracuse Officers with …read more.

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

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 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.

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

WARSAW — Almost all local government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Offices that will be closed include Kosciusko County, the city of Warsaw, and the towns of Winona Lake, Mentone, Milford, Pierceton, Silver Lake, Claypool, Etna Green and Syracuse. Leesburg town government will be open. The US Post offices are …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Learn how to keep yourself, your family and your community safe in a program at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at North Webster Community Public Library. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office personnel will present a program on public safety, offering tips and advice for personal safety as well as what citizens can do …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — The closure of SR 13 on the south side of North Webster has ended. Bridgework on SR 13 near Backwater Road kept the state highway closed for more than two months. The road re-opened Thursday morning. The project began at the beginning of September.      

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department Investigated the following accidents: 12:26 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 306 South Main Street, North Webster. Driver: Gregory L. Kern, 68, North SR 13, North Webster. Kern was exiting the parking lot of New Market, attempted to turn his vehicle to the right into an alley and …read more.

Towns with races: Claypool Libertarian Patricia Warner captured two-thirds of the vote (66.6 to 33.3) and defeated Democrat Charlotte Lindley in the race for clerk-treasurer. Republican Benny Stage, Jr. defeated Democrat Niki Miller, 65.1 to 34.8, for the north district seat. Other candidates on the ballot included Democrat Elizabeth Heiman and Republican Eugene Warner. They …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, East Backwater Road, near EMS W19 Lane, North Webster. Driver: Tony A. Vankirk, 33, North SR 5, Cromwell. Vankirk was traveling south on Backwater Road when a deer ran into the side of his vehicle. Damage up …read more.

WARSAW — A handful of towns will host elections on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and here’s a look at a rundown of contests: In Warsaw, four city council seats are up for grabs. Those include the following contests: In District 1, incumbent Republican Jeff Grose will face Democrat Sarah McNeal Strahan-Lenfestey; In District 2, Republican Josh …read more.

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.

NORTH WEBSTER — As the foundation is being laid for its new building, North Webster Community Public Library continues to build a financial foundation through fundraising efforts. As part of that effort, a silent auction will be held at the library throughout the day Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16. A wide variety of …read more.

MUNCIE — MutualFirst Financial Inc., the parent company of MutualBank, recently announced its merger with Pennsylvania based Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Both organizations announced the merger through a press release on Oct. 29. According to the news release from MutualFirst Financial, NorthWest will acquire the Muncie-based holding company in an all-stock transaction currently valued at $346 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: midnight Wednesday, Oct. 30, 4700 block North SR 13, Leesburg. Michael G. Bradley reported theft. Value: $100. 2:18 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 4400 block East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Matthew E. Barfell reported a hit-and-run property damage vehicle accident.    North Webster Officers …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:22 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, East Backwater Road, east of EMS W26 Lane, North Webster. Driver: Jonathon G. Conley, 45, North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Conley was traveling east on Backwater Road when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:54 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, West US 30, near North CR 700W, Warsaw. Driver: Curtis J. Metzger, 36, East SR 114, North Manchester. Metzger was traveling west on US 30 when a deer ran into the driver’s side of his vehicle. Damage …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Dialing 911 in an emergency sends first responders on the way. In Kosciusko County, those calls are answered by Kosciusko Central Dispatch. Learn about the important services provided by this county-wide communications center at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at North Webster Community Public Library. Personnel from Kosciusko Central Dispatch will explain …read more.

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

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce announced Judy’s De Ja Vu is the October 2019 Member of the Month. It carries home decor, antiques and specializes in upcycled furniture pieces. Judy’s De Ja Vu was founded in 2008 by Fred and Judy Clark, lifetime residents of North Webster. Judy has spent her …read more.

  MILFORD — Area libraries, city departments, churches and civic organizations will provide a wide variety of Halloween and fall harvest activities for kids and families. The communities of Syracuse, North Webster and Milford have all announced their official trick-or-treat hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Other events: Friday, Oct. 25 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A North Webster man who refused to pull over for a traffic stop, led police on a chase and is now facing multiple charges. Marco Antonio Montalvo Jimenez III, 35, 221 E. Main St., North Webster, is charged with resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony; operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic …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: 9:51 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1900 block South CR 400W, Warsaw. Report of battery was investigated.  Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:06 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 300 block East Catherine Street, Milford. Officers investigated a report …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:04 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 300 block West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. Officers investigated a report of battery.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:36 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 3200 block Deerfield Path, Warsaw. Officers …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Youth Librarian and Program Director Pam Long was recently recognized for 10 years of service at North Webster Community Public Library. The recognition was announced by Library Director Helen Frank. Long joined the library staff in September 2009. Her 35 years of library experience includes serving libraries in Michigan and Indiana. Her …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:41 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, Crystal Flash Road, east of Blaine Street, North Webster. Driver: Michael L. Bickel, 72, EMS B37 Lane, Warsaw. Bickel’s vehicle went off the road and struck a speed limit sign. Damage up to $2,500.  Warsaw Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 9:21 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2700 block North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of arson at Explorer Van. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:29 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 500 block West …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The 21st Annual Warsaw Friends of NRA banquet and fundraiser will take place Oct. 19, at the North Webster Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event includes a hearty sit-down meal catered by Holy Smokes BBQ Company and Chubbies Pub and Grub. A cash bar will also be available. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a person involved in an alleged burglary that occurred on Monday, Oct. 7. Kosciusko County Deputy Justin Smith is seeking the driver of a white Dodge Ram van pictured above. The suspect is described as bald, 6 feet 2 inches tall and 180 …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department Investigated the following accident: 6:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, North SR 13 near CR 850 North, North Webster. Drivers: Philip R. Menzie, 68, South Robinson Lake Road, Pierceton; and Sonya R. Wroblewski, 42, South East Street, North Webster. Menzie was driving his vehicle north on SR …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:01 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 100 block EMS W29 Lane, North Webster. Julie A. Fouts reported burglary. A pressure washer was stolen. Value: $300. 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Nicole A. Wetli reported theft. Value: $236.37. …read more.

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

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library announced the recent appointment of Sally Johnson as Circulation Clerk. In her new position, Johnson’s responsibilities include checking out, shelving books and materials in addition to assisting patrons among other duties, said a news release from North Webster Community Public Library. Johnson recently retired from the …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:24 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, North CR 800W, north of West CR 400N, Etna Green. Driver: Roger L. Reed, 60, Pierce Road, Bremen. Reed was driving a tractor trailer on CR 800W when one of the tires went off the side of …read more.

WARSAW — Two new Dollar General stores in Kosciusko County were approved for alcoholic beverage permits during the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3. Lisa McKinney, a lawyer with Bose McKinney and Evans LLP in Indianapolis; and Margaret Buck, a district manager with Dollar General, were both at the meeting in regard …read more.

PIERCETON — An Albion man was taken to the hospital after injuring his leg in a one-vehicle accident near Ridinger Lake, Pierceton. At approximately 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a one-vehicle accident on East Adams Road, south of EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton. The …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.

One person was taken to a hospital after their vehicle struck a tree near Pierceton. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. PIERCETON —  Pierceton and North Webster Fire Departments were called to a one-vehicle accident in the area of Ridinger Lake, Pierceton, shortly before noon Tuesday, Oct. 1, Initial dispatch reports said the driver of the …read more.

By MARY HURSH Guest Writer SYRACUSE — Swedish author Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson in her book “Buzz, Sting, Bite,” is often asked why we need mosquitoes, wasps and deer flies. And the answer is that insects underpin the world as we know it and that they play a vital role with other animals and plants. Her book …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:24 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1600 block South Briarwood Drive, Warsaw. Waclaw M. Adamczyk reported fraud. Value: $100. 9:08 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8800 block East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Jennifer A. Johnson reported theft. Value: $200. 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 9300 block …read more.

David Edward Killian WARSAW — After a two-day jury trial and approximately an hour and a half of deliberation, David Edward Killian, North Webster, was found guilty of three counts of sexual misconduct with a minor. The trial continued Wednesday, Sept. 25, with the state and defense resting their cases. The defense called no witnesses …read more.

David Edward Killian WARSAW — The first four witnesses testified on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the jury trial of a North Webster man accused of sexual misconduct with a 14-year-old girl. David Edward Killian, 70, is facing three charges of sexual misconduct with a minor. The incidents allegedly occurred between March and August of 2017 …read more.

WARSAW — A jury trial began Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 for a North Webster man who faces three charges of sexual misconduct with a minor. David Edward Killian, 70, North Webster, was arrested in July 2018 after forcing a child between the ages of 14 and 16 to have sexual intercourse …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A Bristol man was recently arrested after allegedly using a counterfeit bill at a gas station. Greg Allen Nunez, 36, 18335 Brewster Drive, Bristol, is charged with counterfeiting, a level 6 felony. On May 30, an officer with the North Webster Police Department responded to a report of a counterfeit $20 bill …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:26 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 11800 block North Pine Road, Syracuse. Janie C. Osborn reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $5,000. 12:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 100 block EMS W30B Lane, North Webster. Benjamin D. Guy reported theft. Value: $100. 9:32 a.m. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library is offering a beginning genealogy class that will help people get started on researching family ancestry. This five class course will be held at 11 a.m. every Tuesday in October, beginning Oct. 1. Students will learn the standards for genealogy, how to find information online and in …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:26 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 100 block East Effie Mae St. and North SR 13, North Webster. Kymberley M. Gunkel reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident. 11:28 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 9100 block East Backwater Road, North Webster. Keith Duckwall reported the theft …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Professor Elliot Engel brought Shakespeare’s plays to life during his “How William Became Shakespeare” presentation at The Owl’s Nest in North Webster during the 2019 Author Dinner held by Kosciusko Literary Services.

SYRACUSE — The North Webster-Tippecanoe Township and Syracuse-Wawasee chambers of commerce hosted a joint ribbon cutting and Business After Hours for Mohawk Pier & Lift Thursday, Sept. 19. The event showcased Mohawk Pier & Lift’s new location at 10147 N. SR 13 in the old Destiny Rescue building. Chamber representatives were able to tour the …read more.