Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:36 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, East CR 450N, east of North CR 100E, Warsaw. Driver: Gauge L. McPeak, 23, East CR 450N, Warsaw. McPeak lost control of his vehicle on ice, went into a ditch and struck and mailbox belonging to Denise Sheetz. …read more.

If all of the local teams playing for conference titles actually win said titles, they should send me a shirt… Disclaimer: I’m only writing this so I won’t get fined. Just when you thought it was safe to walk the streets, somebody goes and steals cold cuts. What is this world coming to, Kosciusko? Alright, …read more.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2014. The company reported fourth quarter net sales of $1.22 billion, a decrease of 1.4 percent reported and an increase of 2.4 percent constant currency over the fourth quarter of 2013. Diluted earnings per share for …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw boys basketball team has been good on the defensive end all season long. The NorthWood boys basketball team has been good on the offensive end all season long. What will give on Friday night when the pair clash in the Tiger Den for a huge Northern Lakes Conference contest? There’s sure …read more.

With January nearing its end, another great season of First Fridays is on the horizon for downtown Warsaw. The 2015 First Friday season will start up as it has for the past few years with Fire and Ice. The sidewalks of downtown Warsaw will be adorned by impressive ice sculptures. [weaver_youtube xneJlnjBEI4 rel=0] For last …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, North Fox Farm Road and West CR 300N, Warsaw. Driver: Jared L. Gudeman, 17, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Lost control of his vehicle, went off the road hitting a tree. Damage up to $5,000. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. …read more.

SGS Specialty Group, a contract manufacturer for the development of medical devices, surgical instruments and specialized cutting tools, announced plans today to expand its operations, creating up to 17 new jobs by 2019. The company, previously known as Oak View Tool Company, will invest $773,767 to equip its 9,500 sq. ft. facility at 724 Swihart …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Yoda is a two year old neutered Shiba Inu dog. He is young, cute, and has a smooth, reddish-tan coat that is short-haired. Yoda is an active dog that likes to go on walks, but also likes to relax and …read more.

DUNLAP – The second season has begun for the boys swim teams in the Northern Lakes Conference, and one of two things will happen. One, the perennial favorites will sweep all the events, making the meet predictable. Or, two, someone is going to have to have a meet to remember to upset what is shaping …read more.

SYRACUSE – A depleted Warsaw squad was no match for Wawasee as Kosciusko County’s only two gymnastics teams met Tuesday night. The Warriors dominated every event en route to a 96.325-73.150 victory. While the Warriors were the better team in every event, the vault is once again where Wawasee shined. Freshman Reagan Atwood tied for …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Rainbow Child Care Center. Rainbow Child Care Center offers a wide variety of amenities that truly separate it from the competition. They believe quality and diversity in programming should not be an add on, …read more.

Kosciusko The following individual was arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Jan. 27 Sally Jane Swihart, 37, 3321 S. Packerton Rd., Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended with prior. Bond: $300 cash

By BUZZ LAIL Warsaw Plunge Chair, Special Olympics Indiana For the first time ever, Warsaw will host a Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Indiana. Daring souls and warm hearts will prepare for an icy dip at the 2015 Polar Plunge. Beginning at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, the Plunge will be located at the Center …read more.

Sacred Heart Church in Warsaw recently welcomed a very special visitor, Father Raynould, principal of John Paul II School also Sacred Heart’s Twinning Sister Parish St. Nicholas in Kenscoff, Haiti. Father Phil DeVolder pastor of Sacred Heart Church introduced Father Raynould at the beginning of each mass and stated that Sacred Heart Church was the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to the following accident: 4:47 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, East SR 14, east of South CR 700E, Sidney. Driver: Chase B. Bradley, 17, South SR 13, Claypool. Bradley slid off the road and into a field. Damage up to $10,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police …read more.

By SUE PETERSON President, Peterson Media Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. will facilitate a job fair at the Warsaw Community Career Center from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10. Companies attending include: Lowes, Shiloh, Cardinal Services, Comfort Inn, Symmetry Medical, Helvey & Associates, Staffmark and Patrick Industries. They will be seeking individuals for …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:43 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, North SR 13 and East CR 800N, North Webster Driver: Michelle R. Hand, 40, Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 12:17 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, West SR 14, west of South CR 500W, Silver Lake. …read more.

Yesterday evening during Warsaw Community School Corporation’s monthly regular board meeting members of the community and school board met to hear final details on the proposed plan to rebuild Lincoln Elementary and remodel Washington Elementary and Edgewood Middle School. Lincoln Elementary proposal (all photos provided by WCS) The meeting began with a short presentation from Dr. David Hoffert, …read more.

Warsaw Police Narcotic officers performed a controlled purchase of methamphetamine early this morning at a northside shopping center in Warsaw. The purchase resulted in the arrest of Lisa K. Lockman, 52, Mishawaka. Following the purchase, Lockman’s vehicle was stopped and police took her into custody. She admitted to selling three grams of meth a week …read more.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian Schools The Warsaw Christian Schools third graders are reading “The Little House in the Big Woods” by Laura Ingalls Wilder. They recently read a poem about Ma’s chores, and then made literary connections by churning cream to butter just like the poem states. Then students finished out their reading block …read more.

Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN), parent company of Lake City Bank, today reported record high net income of $43.8 million for 2014. Net income increased 13 percent from $38.8 million for 2013. Diluted net income per common share increased 12 percent to $2.61 for 2014 versus $2.33 for 2013. This per share performance also represents a …read more.

By EMILY SHIPLEY Heartline Pregnancy Center The 2015 Board of Directors for Heartline Pregnancy Center, Inc. invites the public to an open house from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at the K21 Health Services Pavilion at 1515 Provident Dr., Warsaw. Tours of the center’s facilities and ICU Mobile Unit will be given, …read more.

WARSAW – WCHS senior Camille Kerlin was honored for her big heart on Friday. Kerlin was saluted as a 2015 Riley Champion during a convocation at WCHS. Kerlin, a member of the WCHS tennis team, was recognized after her fundraising efforts last summer raised more than $12,000 for the Riley Children’s Foundation and the Kosciusko …read more.

By STACI YOUNG Assistant to Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer will present the annual State of the City address at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, during the regularly scheduled Common Council meeting. The mayor will offer a look back at the accomplishments of 2014 and a look forward to the goals and …read more.

Warsaw Municipal Airport is looking towards the future, beyond it’s five-year goals and plans. However the Federal Aviation Administration may have a different set of goals and plans. These goals and plans include lowering power lines at the east end of the south runway, alternatives to the FAA’s interest in closing CR 100E. Immediate plans …read more.

A while ago I read an article about stress. It was called, “Stress – Black Death of the 21st Century”. It stated stress has eclipsed heart attacks, strokes and back problems for reasons to be absent from work for an extended period of time. It further stated many reasons for stress; a bad boss, marital …read more.

By Hannah Schutter Marketing Director, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts Forget what you thought you knew about Cinderella and be prepared for a whole new story; Twinderella is the story of the famous princess and her, until now, unheard of twin brother, Bob. Although separated at birth, these two end up having a lot …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:16 p.m Sunday, Jan. 25, North CR 500E, north of East CR 950N, Syracuse. Driver: John W. Reynolds, 31, North Warner Road, Syracuse. Reynolds lost control of his vehicle, went off the road, hitting several trees. Damage up to $10,000. 5:24 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

WARSAW – It was another productive day Saturday for the Warsaw swim program. The Warsaw boys team collected three wins, while the girls squad went 2-1 in a four-team meet held at WCHS. The Tigers defeated Rochester 221-179, Columbia City 231-128 and Bremen 216-189 in boys’ action. The girls team topped Columbia City 206-156 and …read more.

DUNLAP – Strong starts have not always been the strong suit this season for the Warsaw girls basketball team. That was not the case Saturday night though. The Tigers were locked in on the defensive end from the opening tip in crushing Concord 52-18 in a Northern Lakes Conference contest in McCuen Gym. Warsaw, coming …read more.

WARSAW – It’s probably safe to say that the Warsaw boys basketball team has seen enough of Fort Wayne teams this season. The Tigers suffered just their third loss of the season, all against teams from the Summit City, Saturday night in dropping a 56-49 final to Fort Wayne Northrop. Warsaw, which drops to 13-3 …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:55 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 700 block South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Timothy L. Trump reported individual took his cash and departed the area. The parties negotiated on a sale of a vehicle and the suspect departed prior to delivering the vehicle.

WARSAW – Nick Sands only shot two free throws Friday night. The Warsaw senior guard sure made those pair count in a big way though. Sands calmly connected on two tosses from the line with less than a second to play to lift the Tigers to a key 39-37 win over Concord in Northern Lakes …read more.

WARSAW – Running and milk. The two go hand-in-hand right? They did on Friday for the Warsaw Distance Club in its first annual Milk Mile Championships held at WCHS. A total of 31 runners took part in the event, which had runners drink 12 ounces of mile before each lap around the track for a …read more.

Robert E. “Bob” Clark, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. On Aug. 27, 1938, he was born in Warsaw to Lowell and Gladys (Cook) Clark. He was united in marriage to M. Joan Zentz on January 2, 1965 in Etna Green, Ind., who survives. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 11:44 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Ronald G. Maish, 71, West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Maish backed into a vehicle registered to Han Family Trust, East CR 700S, Claypool. Damage up to $1,000. 11:06 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, East Center Street …read more.

(After school special, because it’s after 3 p.m. Do you get it??? Yeah, you get it.) Here we are, a new week of games and a new week of picks. Usually I try to come up with something mildly interesting to talk about before getting to my picks for the week, but I really don’t …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Performing Arts Center presents “To Kill a Mockingbird” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18. Tickets range from $15 to $30 and are available by calling (574) 371-5040 or can be purchased online at www.WarsawPAC.org. Harper Lee’s classic novel offers a keyhole view into the struggles …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:46 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, East Center Street and North Harrison Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Tabitha S. Syndram, 44, North Franklin St., Mentone, and Sheila M. Patton, 49, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. Syndram complained of pain to the head. Syndram struck the back of the …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:35 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 3500 block Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Melanie Marie Davis reported a battery. 9:40 Thursday, Jan. 22, 1200 block Lake City Highway, Warsaw, Meijer reported a theft involving a juvenile stealing alcohol, fashion earrings and Pepsi 2:56 p.m. Thursday, Jan. …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Interim Capital Group v. Mark Alber, Warsaw, $1,295.39 James II and Cheryl Beer, Syracuse, $4,793.61 James W. Crater, Warsaw, $1,228.52 Sam A. Hyden, Syracuse, $1,094.63 Angela D. …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Danny’s Sports Bar Sum of 3 – 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 Barbee Hotel Karaoke with Karrie Lynn – 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24 …read more.

Bertha (Richardson) Haywood, 84, passed away at 1:52 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 27, 1930, in London, Ohio, the sixth child of Elza and Lillie (Whitaker) Richardson. On Sept. 28, 1947, she was united in marriage to Calvin Haywood, the son of Jobe and …read more.

Kenneth U. Foreman, 61, Tippecanoe, Ind., passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, in I. U. Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. Kenneth was born October 5, 1953, to Russell Foreman, Sr. and Peggy (Hedington) Foreman in Warsaw, Ind. He has been a lifelong resident of the area where he attended Warsaw High School and obtained his …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Tom Westerhof will be submitting articles once a month on dining/nightlife and local resorts/hotels in Kosciusko County. An employee at Indiana Univeristy, he is the owner of Beach Bar Bums travel blog.) When you walk through the front doors of Three Crowns Coffee in downtown Warsaw, first and foremost on your mind would …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 12:51 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 900 block South Caleb Court, Warsaw. Michele Kuhn reported the theft of a stereo with a detachable face from a vehicle. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:38 p.m.Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1200 block …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:48 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, West Van Buren Street and North Pearl Street, Leesburg. Driver: Michael L. Lambert, 41, Edison Road, South Bend. Lambert’s tow truck slid as he was making a right turn, hitting a parked vehicle registered to Beth A. Stockdale, …read more.

MISHAWAKA – The Penn girls basketball program under the direction of Kristi Ulrich has always taken a lot of pride in its defense. The Kingsmen and their coach had a lot to be proud about Wednesday night. Penn, ranked No. 10 in Class 4-A, put the clamps down on Warsaw for a convincing 47-26 win. …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools Warsaw Community Schools has announced the following snow make up days. School will be in session Friday, March 20, Monday, May 11 and Monday, May 18 as snow make up days according to the 2014-2015 school calendar.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 7:29 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 500 block East Clark Street, Warsaw. Eugene J. Sleezer reported his black Panasonic 10-speed bicycle was stolen from his residence.

[Editor’s note: This article is part three of a four part story discussing the recently proposed Warsaw Community School Corporation Facility Plan. This plan will be presented through a public forum from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. tonight at the Warsaw Community High School PAC. On Monday, Jan. 26, the WCS School Board will determine …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Bosco is a neutered, one year old male Boxer and Shepherd mix. He is a big boy with a short haired tan coat and a cute, black shadow face. Bosco has lots of energy and loves to play, so he …read more.

By RACHELLE HIMES Kosciusko County Health Department Kosciusko County Health Department Immunization Clinic will be closed Friday, Jan. 23 for a staff development day. Regular clinic hours resume from 8:30 a.m. until noon and then 1:15 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:51 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, North SR 19, north of West CR 1050N, Nappanee. Driver: Joshua J. Lardino, 29, West Maple Grove Road, Huntington. Lardino was unable to avoid hitting one of several horses in the roadway. The horse which was struck took …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2000 block East Riverside Driver, Warsaw. Cynthia Ann Sherburne reported an individual entered her residence, but left the area on foot prior to the arrival of police. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: …read more.

By DUANE HERENDEEN Children’s Services Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library Now that the holiday season is past and we’re catching up on our list of things to do, holiday bills and children’s homework routines, please remember the Warsaw Community Public Library is getting back into story time mode. We love having children and parents come …read more.

An infant was transferred from Kosciusko Community Hospital to Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, with skull fractures and a scalp hematoma on Nov. 21. That instance started an investigation, which has resulted in the child’s mother, Emily SueAnn Zartman, 20, 500 N. CR 150W, Warsaw, being arrested on a charge of neglect of a dependent, a …read more.

Jack A. Bodkin, 70, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. On April 30, 1944, Jack was born in Muncie, to Harold and Doris (Allen) Bodkin. He worked most of his life as a painter for Huffer and Sons until his retirement. He loved fishing, garage …read more.

[Editor’s note: This article is part two of a four part story discussing the recently proposed Warsaw Community School Corporation Facility Plan. This plan will be presented through a public forum from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. tonight at the Warsaw Community High School PAC. On Monday, Jan. 26, the WCS School Board will determine whether …read more.

Sweetwater recently hired 2 new high-level employees to strengthen its management team. Vice President of Finance Greg Clark joins Sweetwater after working the past four years as internal audit director at Symmetry Medical, Inc. based in Warsaw, Indiana. He is a Fort Wayne native who began his career at KPMG in Raleigh, N.C., after graduating …read more.

Mary R. Bowen, 86, Warsaw, formerly of North Manchester, died at 4:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Jan. 1, 1929 in Shamokin, Pa. to Marvin and Esther (Poticher) Beck. She graduated from Shamokin High School in 1946. Mary was a cook at Peabody Retirement Community from 1990 …read more.

“I have a very unusual background,” states 82-year-old Rowena Womack of Warsaw. “Everyone has a interesting story, but my story happens to begin with being born with tuberculosis.” Raised by her aunt and uncle after her father died of the disease and her mother became unable to care for her and her two sisters, Womack …read more.

WARSAW – Tuesday’s swim matchups between Culver Academy and host Warsaw provided a nice preview to the sectional tournaments in February. A 122-63 victory by the visiting Culver girls and a 138-48 whipping by Warsaw’s boys left plenty to be mulled for the coming weeks. Warsaw’s boys, having had just one meet in the past …read more.

[weaver_youtube ERaa0TUYs8o rel=0] WARSAW – Warsaw’s gymnastics team was just happy to be home. Outmanned from the start against a strong Homestead team, Warsaw was more interested in competing on its home equipment Tuesday night in a 101.65-66.9 final. The Tigers’ first home meet of the season was light in bodies as only four total …read more.

DUNLAP – The Warsaw wrestling team wrapped up regular-season conference action Tuesday night with a win at Concord. The Tigers topped the host Minutemen 49-21 in the Northern Lakes Conference finale. Winning for Warsaw were Dan Gonzalez (113), Kyle Hatch (120), Kameron Hile (126), Jeremy Lee (132) and Chris Williams (152). The Tigers also got …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:09 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, CR 100E and CR 550N, Warsaw. Mackenzie L. Rogers, 18, Mediterranean Avenue, Elkhart. Rogers’ vehicle slid off the right side of road hitting a road sign, stopping in the field. Damage up to $2,500 6:37 a.m. Monday, Jan. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2500 block East US 30, Warsaw. Alberta E. Conner, 67, South Perry Street, Hagerstown, reported a property damage accident on private property at 2557 E. US 30. Conner’s vehicle sustained left front damage and a vehicle registered to …read more.

Article by Lt. Kip Shuter Warsaw Police Department Public Information Officer A series of tips and undercover drug purchases led Warsaw Police Department narcotics officers to multiple locations Monday that resulted in drug and weapons violations. Around 1:30 p.m. narcotics officers went to a residence on South Wood Street, in Warsaw, following a tip of illegal drug …read more.

Marjorie E. Himes, 79, of Warsaw, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, in Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart. On April 17, 1935, she was born in Warsaw, to Paul and Eloise (Cook) Huffer. She was united in marriage to Ronald Himes, April of 1954, in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, …read more.

Martin’s Supermarket, Warsaw, donated money received from their photo with Santa Event in early December and presented it to Julia Moore of the Bailey R. Moore Foundation. A total of $1,400 was raised through the Santa photo opportunity, sale of shirts and cash donations. All proceeds go towards the Bailey R. Moore Foundation Scholarship which …read more.

Beaman Home’s executive director Tracie Hodson, left, accepts a $2,000 donation from Altrusa-Warsaw’s vice president, Jeanine Knowles. The donation resulted from a grant provided by the Altrusa International Foundation matching a donation the local club made in November. Altrusa International of Warsaw, Inc. was honored to be able to present The Beaman Home with a …read more.

By CATHY REED Kosciusko County EMA The Kosciusko County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold its meetings for this year at 3 p.m. at the Justice Building on the following dates: Thursday, Feb. 12 Thursday, May 14 Thursday, Aug. 13 Thursday, Nov. 12 Other times as shall be duly authorized by act of the committee …read more.

By SCOTT WILEY Director of Development, Lakeland Christian Academy All are invited to join Lakeland Christian Academy’s Hawaiian Beach themed night on Thursday, Jan. 29. All three girls basketball teams will be playing and it is senior night for the varsity team. Junior high girls play at 4:30 p.m., junior varsity at 6 p.m. and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:04 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 100 block EMS B12 Lane, Pierceton. Austin J. Nine requested assistance from an officer. 5:57 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 100 block EMS B20A Lane, Pierceton. Janice D. Williams reported damage to a vehicle window while parked in a …read more.

[weaver_youtube DoADAvsotRc rel=0]   “Inspire Through Education” was the theme for the 27th annual commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., today at Grace College and Seminary. Over 400 educators, future educators, retired educators and members of the public from all walks of life attended the celebration. Helping to celebrate the event was Marsha Cook, retired …read more.

Donald A. Loubert, 85, of Warsaw, passed away at 11:21 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in his residence. On Dec. 13, 1929, he was born in Saginaw, Mich., to James A. and Catherine (Schisser) Loubert. He was united in marriage to Julia Patricia Gardiner on Aug. 13, 1949, in Saginaw, Mich., who preceded him in …read more.

State and local health officials are urging Hoosiers to take steps to protect themselves and loved ones from influenza in light of a flu season that appears to be particularly severe so far. Eighty-five deaths associated with the flu have now been reported in the state with six deaths reported within Kosciusko County. That’s higher …read more.

Sandy, 74, formerly of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at home in Mesa, Ariz., surrounded by her family after losing her courageous battle to cancer at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14, 2015. Sandy was born on Nov. 8, 1940, in Warsaw, to Glen and Cathryn (Brookins) Cripe. She was a 1959 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. On …read more.

By HANNAH SCHUTTER Director of Marketing, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts It’s not every day that the most awarded Christian music performer travels to Warsaw. Steven Curtis Chapman will be appearing at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts to perform a mixture of his number one hits and songs from his newest (and …read more.

Kasey Dawn LaRue, 53, Warsaw, passed away 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in her Warsaw, home. She was born on Sept. 24, 1961, Warsaw, to Douglas D. Kahler and Irene Rose (Riggens) Kahler. She attended Warsaw Community Schools. Kasey was a lifetime Warsaw, resident and worked as a machine operator at Biomet for the past two years. She also …read more.

A Facebook meeting between a 19-year-old male and who he thought was a 17-year-old female, has resulted in the male being charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 5 felony. The female was 14 years of age. Brandon M. Bergman, 19, 3311 Oak Pointe Crossing, Warsaw, was arrested Thursday, Jan. 14, on the …read more.

For the first time ever, Warsaw, Ind., will host a Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Indiana. Braving cold water in the middle of winter is precisely what you have to do, in order to be part of this fun yet wacky event. Daring souls and warm hearts will prepare for an icy dip at the …read more.

Mary Naomi Tuttle, 91, of Warsaw, passed away 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. She was born Aug. 24, 1923, in Wabash County, to Joseph H. and Effie C. (Ulrey) Studebaker. She was united in marriage to Richard Gordon Tuttle on June 3, 1945, in South Whitley, and had 67 …read more.

ELKHART – Warsaw didn’t have much to keep up with a pair of local gymnastics powers Saturday at the East-West Invite hosted by Elkhart Central. Michigan City won the meet with a staggering 105.95 point total ahead of Elkhart Central’s 104.25. East Noble were third at 96.95, West Noble fourth at 86.25, Warsaw fifth at …read more.

GARRETT – The duo of Kyle Hatch and Rory Nolin led the Warsaw wrestling team Saturday in the Garrett Invitational. Hatch earned runner-up honors at 120 and Nolin placed second at 195 for coach Justin Smith’s squad. The Tigers totaled 127.5 points to place sixth in the 14-team event. Leo won the team title with …read more.

Jose L. Vega-Nunez, 20, East CR 200N, Warsaw, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital for a laceration to his face and  an alcohol blood draw following a one-vehicle accident at 7:21 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. The accident was on North CR 175E, south of East CR 175N, Warsaw. The roadway was closed for several hours …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw girls basketball team found itself in a close tussle with Goshen early in the second half Saturday night. The Tigers needed a spark to get going in the key Northern Lakes Conference contest. A sweet shooting performance from distance turned out to be just what the doctor orders for coach Michelle …read more.

FORT WAYNE – An impressive winning streak came to an end Saturday night for the Warsaw boys basketball team. The Tigers dug a first-half hole and never recovered in a 48-40 loss to a long and athletic Fort Wayne Snider team in non-conference play. Warsaw, playing its third road game in five days, sees its …read more.

MIDDLEBURY – It was Northridge’s day to celebrate yet another Northern Lakes Conference girls swimming team title, but the two teams from Kosciusko County had plenty to be excited about at the NLC Championships Saturday afternoon. Between Wawasee and Warsaw, the two clubs claimed eight of the 12 event titles and did so in resounding …read more.

Alvon Dale Abbott of Winona Lake, 92, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. He was born on Feb. 6, 1922, in Denver, to William Abbott and Verna (Newton) Abbott. On Dec. 25, 1941, he was married to Elma Grace (Ingram) Abbott who passed away on …read more.

WARSAW – Camille Kerlin proved this past summer just how big and how strong her heart really is. The WCHS senior will now get to share her story with all of her classmates as a 2015 Riley Champion. Kerlin, a member of the WCHS girls tennis team, used her “Racquets For Riley” tennis fundraiser last …read more.

The American Bikers Aimed Towards Education of Kosciusko County presented a donation check to Our Father’s House on Tuesday, Jan. 13. ABATE members Rhonda Hardy and Kirby LeMond presented the check to Roz Morgan of Our Father’s House. ABATE is a non-profit safety, educational, charitable and advocacy motorcyclist organization. It aims to promote safety, protect …read more.

Richard Dean England, 51, of Warsaw, passed away at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, in his daughter’s New Haven home. Richard was born July 1, 1963, in Warsaw, to Richard D. and Mary Jane (Hall) England. On Oct. 31, 1992, in Warsaw, he and Debra J. Nelson were joined in marriage. She preceded him …read more.

[weaver_youtube 9eVUua18jSE rel=0] GOSHEN – It certainly wasn’t pretty, but it definitely was a victory. The Warsaw boys basketball team got into a defensive slugfest with Northern Lakes Conference rival Goshen on Friday night and barely survived. The host Redskins never earned a lead in the contest, but made things a little too close for …read more.

Incumbent Lynne Christiansen recently filed her declaration of candidacy seeking the Republican nomination for Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Warsaw. A lifetime citizen of Warsaw, Lynne is vested in the community and is concerned with the ongoing challenges facing the city. “I want to continue providing quality services to our citizens in the most cost …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:22 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, Argonne Road, north of East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Driver: William Stacy, 60, Sixth Street, Whittemore, Iowa. Stacy thought that he could make it under a bridge but his trailer was too large. He did not see the 13-foot clearance …read more.

[weaver_youtube rDE4wbWl4Bo rel=0] UPDATE: The driver of the 2002 Ford Ranger has been identified as Joseph B. Jacobs, 22, North Lake Street, Warsaw. No further information on his condition is available. UPDATE: The Warsaw Police Department and the Kosciusko County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team are investigating a serious crash that occurred today at 1:02 p.m. on …read more.

GOSHEN – The Warsaw wrestling team came up just short versus host Goshen Thursday night. The Redskins edged the Tigers 35-32 for the Northern Lakes Conference win. Jeremy Lee (132) and Anthony Penn (heavyweight) each won by pin to lead the performance for Warsaw. Sophomore Kyle Hatch continued his undefeated season for the Tigers with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 11:54 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, West CR 1350N, south of North CR 500W, Nappanee. Driver: Kyle P. Mersch, 21, Bison Ridge, Nappanee. Mersch’s vehicle went off the road, slid into a utility pole. Damage up to $10,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:47 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 1000 block North Warren Street, Warsaw. Dollar General reported a female was caught shoplifting. Taken were shampoo, conditioner, nail polish, melatonin and work crew socks.