By ANN M. ZYDEK Library Director, Warsaw Community Public Library On behalf of the Warsaw Community Public Library Board and staff I wish you a peaceful and happy New Year. Did you bring in 2015 with any special New Year’s traditions? One library employee celebrates by eating corn beef and cabbage, an Irish custom, with …read more.

MISHAWAKA – Warsaw wrestling coach Justin Smith said he would know where Kyle Hatch stood after seeing him compete in the Mishawaka Invitational. It’s safe to say that Smith has to feel pretty good about where his sophomore standout is at this point in the season. Sophomore Hatch capped off an impressive performance in the …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw basketball fans will have a chance to see both Tiger teams in action both Friday and Saturday nights. Warsaw will play a girls/boys varsity doubleheader on Friday at Triton. The girls varsity contest will begin at 6 p.m. with the boys varsity game to follow. Coach Doug Ogle’s Warsaw boys team sits …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Your Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce “Popped‐In” on Chamber member Seymour Midwest. Seymour Midwest is a family‐owned, global supplier to the hand‐tools market with manufacturing facilities in Indiana and Tennessee. Seymour Midwest is known as a leader in outstanding customer service, product training, and technical support. You can visit …read more.

By MELISSA CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library The first thing I should say, since “Guardians of the Galaxy” is not one of the better known Marvel comics, is that you don’t need to have read the comics to enjoy or understand the movie. The story starts you from zero, introducing the characters with …read more.

Trevor Alan Wertman, 19 and Trey Andrew Hall, 20, both of 8280 E. US 30, Pierceton, have been charged with burglary, a level 4 felony and theft, a level 6 felony. Both were arrested Tuesday. Warsaw Police filed the affidavit of probable cause on Dec. 27. The court document states a homeowner reported between July …read more.

Rita Gayheart, 55, of Warsaw, Ind., passed at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at Parkview Whitley Hospital Emergency Room. Rita was born on Sept. 29, 1959, Warsaw to Leona Darlene Reed. She had worked at DePuy Orthopaedics/Johnson & Johnson of Warsaw for 25 years. She was very artistic. She enjoyed painting, crafts, sewing, and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:37 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, North SR 15, north of West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Driver: Roger A. Fitzpatrick, 53, East CR 800S, Claypool. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 12:31 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, North CR 950W, north of West CR 1350N, …read more.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH), a global leader in musculoskeletal care, today announced that it will be participating in the 33rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, Calif., on Jan. 13, 2015. Zimmer President and CEO, David Dvorak, will present at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time. …read more.

WARSAW – The South Bend St. Joseph’s girls basketball team was as good as advertised Tuesday night. The undefeated Indians were clicking on all cylinders to best host Warsaw 65-40 in the championship contest of the Teacher’s Credit Union Lady Tiger Classic. St. Joe, ranked No. 10 among all schools statewide in the latest IBCA …read more.

MISHAWAKA –  Kyle Hatch continued his perfect wrestling season in a big way Tuesday. The Warsaw sophomore standout went 3-0 in the power-packed Al Smith Invitational at Mishawaka High School. Hatch advanced to the final day of the tourney on Wednesday by winning all three of his matches by pins on Tuesday at 120 pounds. …read more.

As party goers begin to make their plans for New Year’s Eve, be sure to note the following local events going on here in Kosciusko County. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. The listing will be updated until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. …read more.

With New Year’s Eve approaching tomorrow night, many are beginning to formulate their holiday plans. Though party goers may be mapping out an evening of champagne and fun, some may forget a very important and necessary part of the evening — a safe ride home. Armed with a slew transportation vehicles, David Cesaretti, Fast Cab …read more.

Robert Joseph Weinhoffer, 83, of Warsaw, passed away at 7:04 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Robert was born on June 12, 1931, in Bethlehem, Pa., to Julia (Kern) and Joseph Weinhoffer. On Feb. 16, 1957, he was married to Maryanna (Braxmeier) Weinhoffer, who survives in Warsaw. He served …read more.

Geneva W. Newman, 73, of Warsaw, passed away at 9:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on Nov. 1, 1941, to Charles and Thelma (Stanaford) Hale in Boons Camp, Ky. She was married to Larry E. Newman for 25 years. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2011. …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Manager of Marketing and Communications, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce announces the Annual Chamber Membership Banquet to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. This year’s keynote is Vice President and Director of Athletics of  the University of Notre …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw girls basketball team shook off a slow start to top Lowell Tuesday in a semifinal game of the TCU Holiday Tournament in the Tiger Den. The host Tigers used a balanced attack and a fine finish to best the Red Devils 58-42 in the first game of the four-team tournament. Warsaw, …read more.

By DEBBIE MYERS Communication Specialist, Trine University Trine University School of Professional Studies recently welcomed Allison Finch to its Warsaw team as enrollment specialist. Finch recruits adult graduate and undergraduate students at the Warsaw Education Center; performs community relations and marketing initiatives and assists with student retention. Finch is a 2011 graduate of Ball State …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 9:24 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, East CR 450N and EMS C29 Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Russell E. Carson, 58, East CR 450N, Leesburg. Hit two deer. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:47 a.m. …read more.

A desire to deliver equal service to all residents of Warsaw and Wayne Township is becoming a reality. The Warsaw/Wayne Fire Territory was formed in 2009 and all residents serviced by the fire territory are paying the same tax rate. But response time to the southern part of the township can take up to nine …read more.

Rebecca R. Hendrix, 25, and Mychal D. Loper, 24, both of 7979 N. 600W, Etna Green, were arrested Saturday. Hendrix was initially charged with theft and Loper was charged with fraud. However, court records show both face charges of fraud on a financial institution, a level 5 felony; forgery, a level 6 felony; and theft, …read more.

WARSAW – Kyle Hatch is anxious to get a true measuring stick of exactly where he is at this wrestling season. The Warsaw sophomore standout will get that opportunity over the next two days. Hatch, who is undefeated at 17-0 on the season, and his teammates will take part in the Mishawaka Invitational.  The annual …read more.

By JOY LOHSE Marketing and Public Relations Director, Kosciusko Community Hospital Due to a sudden rise in influenza activity, Kosciusko Community Hospital is imposing the following restrictions to help protect patients, visitors and staff: Anyone coming into the healthcare facility seeking treatment who has cold or flu-like symptoms (such as fever, cough or muscles aches) …read more.

The brand new, state of the art, Warsaw Parkview YMCA has been open for almost a month, but with a whole new calendar year on the horizon the facility is gearing up for a full slate of activities and events for the community throughout the year. As spring arrives and the weather begins to improve, …read more.

Niblock Excavating & Asphalt, Bristol, was awarded the bid for the first phase of Warsaw’s Market Street Reconstruction Project. The bid was awarded this morning during a special Board of Public Works & Safety meeting. Niblock was the lowest of three bids received on Dec. 23. Their bid was $1,460,530.65. According to Jeremy Skinner, city …read more.

Thelma Jean Wolfe, 83, passed away at 8:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 6, 1931, in Rensselaer, to Abe Shepherd and Vina (Vanderpool) Shepherd. She was married to Wallace Eugene Wolfe, on Oct. 25, 1950, in Silver Lake. She is survived by two daughters: Candy (Toney) Owsley, …read more.

Officers with Warsaw Police Department responded earlier today to a vehicle chase that began on US 30 and SR 15. The vehicle, described as a black Chrysler convertible, reportedly traveled westbound and through various county roads, allegedly reaching speeds over 100 mph. The pursuit led back to Sheldon Street and CR 300 and went into …read more.

Francis Raymond ‘Frank’ Chamberlin, 82, of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 28, 1932, in Mishawaka, to Charles Leonard and Rosalie D. (Huemmer) Chamberlin. He graduated in 1950 from Central Catholic High School in South Bend and was a United States …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, SR 19 north of SR 10, Etna Green. Driver: Alissa D. Dolbee, 38, North CR 700W, Warsaw. Dolbee and a passenger, Alayna Cooper, 14, North CR 700W, Warsaw, both complained of pain to the neck and were transported …read more.

Doris Kesler, 92, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, of natural causes at her home on Winona Lake. On Dec. 18, 1922, she was born in Warsaw, to Arden and Pauline (Wood) Kincaide. She was united in marriage to Robert Haimbaugh Kesler in 1946, who preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 2003. Kesler retired, from …read more.

WARSAW – During this season of giving, the charity stripe was so rewarding to the Warsaw boys basketball team Saturday night. The host Tigers were fine from the line in rallying past No. 10 Merrillville 63-60 in double overtime in the championship game of the Warsaw Holiday Tournament. Warsaw, which improves to 7-1 with its …read more.

By VALERIA FISHER Information Services Program Coordinator, Warsaw Community Public Library Warsaw Community Public Library upcoming clubs and events: Join the Warsaw Community Public Library winter reading program. It is available to adults and teens and participants and earn prizes for every 500 pages read up to 5,000 pages. The program starts Monday, Jan. 12 …read more.

WARSAW – The free throw line was very valuable to the Warsaw boys basketball team Saturday morning. The host Tigers used a big advantage from the charity stipe to top South Bend Riley 57-47 in the opening game of the Warsaw Holiday Tournament. Warsaw, which improved to 6-1 with its fourth straight win, advances to …read more.

Josephine Blue, 86, Warsaw, formerly of Santa Ana, Calif., Argos and Rochester, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on April 7, 1928, in Rochester to Curtis and Margaret (Etchyeson) Croussore. On May 23, 1945, she married Lewis Donald Blue. He preceded her in death on …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:17 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 300 Block East Maple Grove Syracuse. Bambi J. Stuckman reported a problem with a juvenile. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:16 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 100 block South Lake Street, Warsaw. Officials with …read more.

According to a New York Time’s article posted on Tuesday, Dec. 23, possible acts of bribery allegedly committed by Biomet in foreign countries may have complicated the $13.35 billion merger with Zimmer Holdings. According to the New York Times, Biomet is currently suspected of helping to bribe government officials in Mexico and Brazil. An “anonymous …read more.

Ricky M. Honeycutt, 61 of Warsaw, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014, in Mason’s Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On Sept. 19, 1953, he was born in Paintsville, Ky., to John and Phyllis (Hyden) Honeycutt. He lived most of his life in Kosciusko County, where he worked for Par-Kan, Silver Lake as …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:08 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 800 block East Center Street, Warsaw. James C. Jarrett reported he had dropped his wallet at Freedom Express, Warsaw, and no one had turned it in to the store. 12:57 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 12700 block North East …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will be putting together a listing of New Year’s Eve event’s next week. To have an event added to either list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Tourmaline The Matchsellers Album Release Concert – 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27. Purchase of a $15 …read more.

Kosciukso 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: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjustors v. Kathryn M. Slone, Warsaw, $976.67 Caleb J. Roth v. John and Shelly Garrett, Winona Lake, $2,804 Canterbury House Apartments v. Stacey Miller, …read more.

Perry Ray Rogers, 69, of Warsaw, passed away at 3:27 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, in his residence. On Sept. 11, 1945, he was born in Floyd County, Ky., to Hatler and Edna (Parsons) Rogers. He was united in marriage to Wonda Lou Hamilton in Warsaw, on Jan. 30, 1967. He worked for Dalton …read more.

  Biomet Corporate Travel Manager JoHanna Greene has lived her whole life outside of the norm. The youngest of seven children, Greene was the only one of her siblings to be home-schooled. She is now probably one of the only Biomet employees who can call themselves a published novelist. Greene’s first book, “My Mother’s Husbands,”  was …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:43 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, West SR 14 south of South CR 750W, Silver Lake. Driver: Ronald L. Phillips, 36, North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Phillips failed to stop for the intersection, going off the roadway into a wooded area. Damage up to …read more.

Members of United Steel Workers Local 809, Warsaw, were up early this morning putting together 285 Christmas meals for those in need. The meals will be distributed from 9 a.m. to noon this morning. The meals are free of charge, no questions asked. Members of the local union will be at their union hall, 420 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:42 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Sally J. Hobbs notified police of an unwanted subject at her residence. 7:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 300 block South Main Street, Claypool. Kevin D. Hopkins reported his vehicle was struck. Warsaw …read more.

The death of Sarah Gibbs, 34, in the Dec. 19 fire at 1031 E. Smith St., Warsaw, is now being investigated as a homicide by Warsaw Police Department. Gibbs was found deceased inside the residence. Warsaw Police today received the preliminary coroner’s verdict following a forensic autopsy performed at the Northeast Indiana Forensic Center, Fort …read more.

NEW CASTLE – There is local flavor on the Silver Anniversary Team announced by the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame today. The distinguished group of 18 players, who were seniors in 1990, includes former Warsaw standout Angie (Johnson) Anthony. Anthony finished her prep career at WCHS with 1,018 points, good for fifth all time in …read more.

Spencer Davidson led the way as the Warsaw boys swim team placed second in the Zionsville Invitational Saturday. Davidson won the 100 breaststroke event in a top time of 59.06. Davidson also teamed with Jayden Parrett, Zack Taylor and Matt Wildman to capture second place in the 200 medley relay race in a time of …read more.

While others are wrapping gifts, baking cookies and preparing for Santa’s arrival, one local family will spend their first Christmas with their newborn daughter at Riley Children’s Hospital. According to Jerika Sizemore, it was the constant fevers and inability to hold down food that first alarmed her that something was amiss with her newborn daughter …read more.

The Kroger Company’s Central Division president Jeff Burt recently challenged his management team to volunteer at different red kettle sites. Alex Redenius, district five manager, rang the organization’s bells at the Owen’s Supermarket in Warsaw. “Kroger is completely behind The Salvation Army; it’s so nice to give and spread a little joy in this season.” …read more.

By EMILY COWAN KYLA Board Member Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held the Dec. 3 meeting at the KCH Wellness Center. EMT Tony Doyle started the session discussing education/training requirements for paramedics and the equipment used in treatment. He fielded questions about careers in the emergency response field. Biomet’s Senior Development Engineer Josh Porter shared a …read more.

Beth Brewer, Claypool, experienced something Monday afternoon she will never forget. She shared her experience with InkFreeNews on our Facebook page and it is worth sharing with others. “I want to share this truly amazing ‘pay it forward’ I saw at Walmart in Warsaw today. This gentleman in his early to late 70s was in …read more.

Berl Greene, 79, formerly of Warsaw and Pierceton areas, passed away at 1:49 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, at his Ridgeville Corners, Ohio residence. He was born on Jan. 22, 1935, in Prestonburg, Ky., to James Greene and Girley (Music) Greene. He was married to Jane Kryder on Oct. 17, 1987, in Fort Wayne. He worked …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:33 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, South County Farm Road, north of West CR 550S, Claypool. Driver: Austin M. Montel, 21, West CR 700S, Claypool. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 7:25 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, East US 30 and South 900E, Pierceton. Drivers: …read more.

Ruth Lavonne ‘Vonnie’ Wiggs, 81, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, at Millers Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 27, 1933, in Hancock County, Ky., to Jasper L. and Mary Audeline (Staples) Pearson. She was a lifetime Kosciusko County area resident and graduated in 1951 from North …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:37 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 7100 block West CR 1150S, Akron. Gerald S. Pitman reported someone shooting caused damage to a residential building. 3:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 900 block North Timberline Circle East, Warsaw. Jay Johnson reported the theft of cash removed …read more.

Pastor Carl Adams and the Cowboy Church in the Meadows will be hosting a live journey back in time to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. From 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, join The Cowboy Church in the Meadows to see the wise men, be in awe of the angles …read more.

MISHAWAKA – The Warsaw wrestling duo of Rory Nolin and Kyle Hatch showed off their talents Saturday in a big way. The pair of grapplers each went undefeated to lead coach Justin Smith’s squad in a strong field at the Penn Super Duals. Senior Nolin went 5-0 at 195 and sophomore Hatch was a perfect …read more.

Wilma Draper, 99 of Warsaw, passed away at 1:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. On June 9, 1915, she was born in Rochester, to Ora and Fairy (Woods) Pike. Wilma was united in marriage to Paul Draper on Dec. 25, 1938, in Rochester, who preceded her in death on Sept. …read more.

Shirley M. Finlay, 88, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:12 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, Mason Health Care and Rehab, Warsaw. She was born on Aug. 25, 1926, in Long Branch, N.J., to William Finlay and May Elizabeth (Presley) Finlay. She was a 1944 graduate from Long Branch High School, Long Branch, N.J. She was a Warsaw area resident …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:09 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 500 block West Catherine Street, Milford. Angela E. Fiorentino reported a domestic battery. 4:06 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 800 block North Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw. Louis F. Vogt reported the theft of a fire arm Warsaw Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, North SR 13, south of East CR 150N, Pierceton. Driver: Austin M. Williams, 19, East CR 250N, Pierceton. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, South SR 13, south of East CR 1250S, Warsaw. …read more.

WARSAW – Experience will be a key, but numbers will be a priority as Warsaw’s gymnastics team prepares for the 2015 competition season. The Lady Tigers are returning a decent core group of gymnasts to the equipment this season, but will have to lean upon the group to do its scoring. Warsaw will start the …read more.

WARSAW – Kem Zolman has seen a lot of things from the sidelines in his long and very successful basketball coaching career. The Wawasee girls basketball coach experienced a first though Saturday night. The Warriors were held without a basket in the second half in dropping a 53-14 Northern Lakes Conference contest to host Warsaw. …read more.

The investigation into a fatal fire at 11:14 p.m. Friday on East Smith Street, Warsaw, continues according to Warsaw Police Department. (See UPDATE: House Fire On Smith Street) An autopsy will be performed early nest week and it is believed the identity of the victim will be released late Monday or Tuesday, once positive identification …read more.

Last night, Susie McEntire wrapped a run of Country Christmas performances with a spirited show in Warsaw at Lakeview Middle School. The show included beloved holiday standards, a few of McEntire’s country classics, a few songs backed by the Warsaw Christian School’s Children’s Choir, a little bit of comedy and a duet with her husband, …read more.

Continuing a yearly tradition, Pak-A-Sak/Marathon Food Mart of Warsaw has once again provided a large donation towards the purchase of clothing and gifts for local families in need of assistance this holiday season. Kosciusko County F.O.P. Lodge No. 149 has annually conducted the Christmas with a Cop program in December that involves law enforcement officers …read more.

Jeremy L. Hall, 38, of Warsaw, was sentenced this past week in South Bend Federal Court to 97 months imprisonment with 15 years supervised release after pleading guilty to the felony offense of distribution of child pornography. According to documents filed in this case, on Feb. 27, Hall possessed a computer onto which he had …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident; 1:16 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. John M. Bail reported identity theft. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:08 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 900 block South Union Street, Warsaw. Shawna Plotner reported a …read more.

[weaver_youtube qBuOMVEeoaw rel=0] Friday’s game centered around raising funds for Kosciusko County Special Olympics. For more on that follow this link. SYRACUSE – It was “Tiger Time” most of the time Friday night at the Hardwood Teepee. The Warsaw boys basketball team entered a hostile environment at Wawasee High School for both team’s Northern Lakes …read more.

[weaver_youtube UPDs-dFBv-U rel=0] SYRACUSE – When Warsaw and Wawasee come together on any playing surface, the bad blood comes out between the two rivals. Friday night the two long-time rivals met at the Hardwood Teepee but the rivalry took a backseat to something else happening on the court. Once the Warriors and Tigers left the …read more.

There couldn’t have been a better way to end the last regular meeting of the year, of the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety, than to swear in a new police officer. Phil Hawks, who has completed his probationary time, was sworn in as the newest Warsaw Police officer at the start of Friday …read more.

The holiday season will mean family, friends and hopefully a little R & R for everyone before we head full steam into 2015. The Christmas break time over the next two weeks will also mean plenty of high school basketball around the area for both the boys and the girls. The Tiger Den will be …read more.

By SUE ANN MITCHELL The Kosciusko County Republican Women’s Club The Kosciusko County Republican Women’s Club collected hats and gloves as their yearly Christmas project. The hats and gloves were presented to Head Start.

I could blame the late time of this post on several things. It could be that I’ve spent too much time at Christmas parties. I could easily use that excuse. I could blame the delicious pizza I had a few hours ago at our office party. Or the bacon-apple pie I had yesterday at another …read more.

  Fantasy Football is a phenomenon that is quickly sweeping the United States. There are now entire television programs dedicated to assisting Fantasy participants with setting their lineups for each Sunday’s slate of NFL games. Each member of the league then takes turns picking individual players in the NFL to fill their roster. From there, …read more.

ELKHART – Another sweep for the Warsaw boys swim team, plowing past Elkhart Memorial 127-43 Thursday night. Memorial’s girls did nearly the same to Warsaw, winning 112-58. Without diving taking place, Warsaw won the 11 boys swim events and again swept several events. Zach Taylor, Josh Miller and Jayden Parrett each led sweeps of individual …read more.

Wondering how you are going to be able to make a Christmas meal for your family? It’s been a struggle to decide whether you purchase food, make a rent or mortgage payment, or even a utility payment. Finances just are not making ends meet. United Steel Workers Local 809, Warsaw, is helping to make Christmas …read more.

The Warsaw Breakfast Optimists Club sponsored Christmas attraction Santa’s Hut, on the corner of Buffalo and Center streets, only has a few remaining hours for visitors to come and soak up some holiday cheer. The hut will be open this evening from 6-8 p.m., 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 3:06 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, Meijer Drive and Lake City Highway. Drivers: David M. Henry, 41, North CR 525W, Larwill, and Kathleen G. Sands, 20, North CR 200E, Milford. Sands complained of pain to the head and was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Henry …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 Lakeview Middle School Auditorium Susie McEntire – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for admission. Wagon Wheel Theatre A …read more.

[weaver_youtube uE2uEXqJETM rel=0] WARSAW – Even if its just for a month, a handful of girls in Warsaw can say they are the best in the country. Midwest Xtreme’s Small Senior Level 4 Division all-star cheer team, as well as the youth Prep Division small team program, have both been tabbed as the No. 1-ranked …read more.

  Kathleen G. Sands, 20, North CR 200E, Milford, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital for medical treatment following a two-vehicle accident at 3:06 p.m. Thursday, at Meijer Drive and Lake City Highway. Sands complained of pain to the head. Warsaw Police report Sands’ 1999 Mercury was struck by a 2001 Ford F3D truck driven …read more.

By DUANE HERENDEEN Warsaw Community Public Library Children Services Supervisor It’s that time of year when you spend more time traveling in the car then usual. From running errands, picking up children from play practice, or traveling to your extended families for the holiday celebrations, time in your vehicle is a moment when reading a …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: Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Harlan Amburgy, Mentone, $7,616.45 Phillip Brown, Warsaw, $8,311.34 David L and Jerry Hyde Sr., Warsaw, $7,744.06 Treina Starr, Rochester, $7,616.45 Matt Wolf …read more.

By Will Dawson Executive Director, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style this year as Chicago’s legendary sketch comedy, The Best of The Second City, will appear at Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts in Warsaw for two shows, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. featuring some of the best sketches, …read more.

Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt, an Arizona-based self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, has announced the opening of its second Indiana location, opening soon in Fort Wayne.  Warsaw has been enjoying frozen yogurt since February of 2013 when Deron Manwaring and his wife, Ana, opened Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt just north of town on SR 15. Now, the Manwaring’s are …read more.

Article by Dani Barkey, Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community School Corporation A whopping 68 fifth and sixth grade students participated in this year’s Jefferson Spelling Bee, held on Tuesday, Dec. 16. In the end, sixth grader Kaleb Harter emerged as the champ in the sixth round, spelling the winning words lozenge and churros. The runner-up …read more.

The Warsaw Parks And Recreation Department hosted a Christmas Countdown event from 6 p.m. to 8 pm. Friday Dec. 12, at Center Lake Pavilion. The event offered children an assortment of fun activities. The first 400 children to attend the event were offered free goody bags. In addition, guests were able to enjoy crafts and …read more.

It’s getting to be that time of year again for the “Fire & Ice” sculptures! The Michiana Ice Carvers, a group of ice carvers from northwest Indiana and southwest Michigan, will be in downtown Warsaw to demonstrate their craft as well as educate the public about the art of ice sculpting. The theme for First …read more.

Residential mortgage lender Ruoff Home Mortgage announced that Linda Riley was the top loan originator for their Warsaw office for the month of November 2014. The top spot in each branch office is based on the number of closed loans during the month, as compared to their fellow peers. She earned top spots the past …read more.

Ancil ‘Mac’ McCartney, 72, passed away at 1:10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, at Kindred Healthcare, Greenwood. He was born on Oct. 18, 1942, Webster Springs, W.Va., to Hubert McCartney and Reesa McCartney. He married Nancy Allmon, on June 19, 1966 in Lisbon, Ohio. He served with the United States Army and was honorably discharged in …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:41 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, South SR 15, north of West CR 600S, Warsaw. Drivers: Daniel L. Swafford, 22, West Walnut Street, Claypool and Tamara L. Simpson, 56, South Edgewater Drive, Silver Lake. Simpson northbound on SR 15 when her vehicle was struck …read more.

WARSAW – Plymouth proved no match for either the boys or girls swim teams from Warsaw Tuesday night. The Tiger boys swept all 12 events in a 153-27 boys romp while the Lady Tigers had 10 event wins in a 122-60 triumph. Warsaw’s rolling of the boys meet had the team focused more on intra-squad …read more.

SYRACUSE – For the second year in a row the local Special Olympics basketball team will be playing a scrimmage during the halftime of one a Wawasee basketball game. This year’s scrimmage will coincide with several fundraising events during Friday’s Warsaw-Wawasee game held at the Hardwood Teepee. “It’s a time for the players to come, …read more.

WARSAW – Good defense and strong free throw shooting will win you a lot of high school basketball games. The Warsaw girls basketball team proved those points Tuesday night. The host Tigers put the clamps on Columbia City for a 43-36 win in non-conference action in the Tiger Den. Warsaw held the Eagles, who came into …read more.

WARSAW – Tad Nieter has played a major role, as both a player and a coach, in a whole lot of success on the links by the WCHS boys’ golf program over the past decade. Now, Nieter will turn his attention to the girls’ side of the sport. Nieter, a 2007 WCHS graduate, was approved …read more.

[weaver_youtube AuhtjZgSQoM#t=48 rel=0] (video and photos by Esteban Pommier) From bell ringing, food and toy drives to helping those in emergency situations, the Salvation Army has assisted the lives of thousands. Though these acts of charity are among the most known of the Salvation Army’s work, the organization also works to create change on an individual …read more.

By KIM NANCE Business Development Manager, Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Angie Summers was recently promoted to director of Medication & Dental Assistance. Summers joined Medication & Dental Assistance in January 2012. She graduated from Grace College in 2007 with her Bachelor of Social Work and completed her Master of Social Work in 2011 at …read more.

By KIM NANCE Business Development Manager, Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Grieving? Hurting from a loss? Suffering a difficulty in your life? Come join us at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Warsaw, to share prayers, scripture and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn and struggle. God’s word comes to shine …read more.