The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS® is pleased to announce the selection of their 2015 Scholarship winners; Jada Antonides, Vicki Harris and Emma Lemon, all recipients of a $1,000 scholarship award. Twenty-nine applications were received from Kosciusko County high school seniors and Kosciusko County students currently enrolled in college. The awards are based on scholastic achievement, …read more.

John F. Smith, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, June 4, in his Warsaw home. He was born March 19, 1938, in Mentone to Roy and Bertha (Holderman) Smith. John was a 1956 graduate of Mentone High School, Mentone. He married Gelenia Diane Young on Dec. 3, 1979, Warsaw. He was a lifetime …read more.

Stacy Sult, 39, Warsaw, was reportedly robbed of approximately $2,000 worth of household electronics, jewelry and other items while serving time in the Kosciusko County Jail, according to a Warsaw Police Department report. Sult was arrested on May 25 for maintaining a common nuisance, resisting law enforcement and disorderly conduct noise. She was released on …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:40 p.m. Monday, June 8, Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Drivers: Lorie A. Parrett, 45, East Seneca Lane, Cromwell, and Nicole E. Wills, 31, South Brubaker Street, Leesburg. Parrett backed her vehicle from a parking space failing to see the Willis vehicle.Damage up to $2,500.

By JOY LOHSE Kosciusko Community Hospital Marketing & Public Relations Director When is it Time for Hip or Knee Replacement?, an educational seminar offered by Kosciusko Community Hospital, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the KCH Health & Wellness Center, Warsaw. Leamon Williams, M.D., will conduct the lecture with Krista Harding, …read more.

Columbus Shepherd of Warsaw, passed away at 1:10 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015 at his residence at the age of 71. He was born on August 23, 1943 in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Mortie Shepherd and Lola (Allen) Shepherd. On June 11, 1966, he was married in Warsaw, to Janet Sue (Templeton) Shepherd, who survives in …read more.

[weaver_youtube Ee8-rRyi15A rel=0]   With both gratitude and sadness, the community will send off Salvation Army Commanding Officers. Lt. Esteban and Lt. Karen Pommier, who will depart from their Warsaw post to embark on a new mission in Indianapolis. The Pommiers have served the Kosciusko and Whitley County communities since 2011. The couple, who met while …read more.

WARSAW – Lake City wasn’t about to find itself all wet Saturday night in its home bout with Battle Creek. The Roller Dolls held court at the Dollhouse and defeated the Cereal Killers 183-150. Trailing at the break by 40 points, Lake City emerged the more fit team in the second half and rallied for …read more.

AURORA, Ill. – The Bone City Rollers took its show on the road Saturday and posted a fine win in the Land of Lincoln. The shorthanded but cohesive roller derby group from Warsaw rang up a 167-70 win against the host Aurora 88s. Bone City built up a solid lead early and never allowed Aurora …read more.

Larry Brown, 79, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015, Indiana University Health, Goshen. On May 26, 1935, Larry was born to Harold and Doris (Wilson) Brown in Warsaw. Larry served in the U.S. Navy from 1954-1958 and the reserves until 1967. He volunteered as a member of the Warsaw American Legion …read more.

New York State is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and arrest of Richard Matt and David Sweat, the two convicted murderers who escaped from an upstate maximum security prison, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said today. The governor called the offer of $50,000 for each prisoner an unusual step for the state, …read more.

Betty B. Landis, 94, Warsaw, formally of Leesburg, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2015, at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Aug. 26, 1920, to Estell and Mary (Nellens) Bryant in Akron. On May 23, 1942 she married Arthur William “Bud” Landis who preceded her in death in April of 1997. …read more.

John F. Smith, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, June 4, in his Warsaw home. He was born March 19, 1938, in Mentone to Roy and Bertha (Holderman) Smith. John was a 1956 graduate of Mentone High School, Mentone. He married Gelenia Diane Young on Dec. 3, 1979, Warsaw. He was a lifetime …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:51 p.m. Friday, June 5, East Center Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Elizabeth M. Goble, 29, East Joshua Drive, Warsaw. Goble backed her vehicle into a vehicle not parked in a parking spot but parked in the alley. Damage up to $2,500.

Musical Theatre Workshop participants are proud to present their rendition of the Tony Award-winning musical “The Pajama Game.” Workers at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory, pressing for a 7.5 cent raise, are moving closer to a strike.  Add a budding romance between the new factory superintendent, Sid Sorokin, and head of the grievance committee, Babe Williams, …read more.

By KIP SHUTER Warsaw Police Department Public Information Officer Warsaw Narcotics officers used a combination of tips and surveillance Sunday evening, June 7, that led to the arrests of two Warsaw residents for manufacturing and dealing in methamphetamine. Investigators were tipped off that dealing and manufacturing may be taking place at lot No. 53 in …read more.

Bonnie Shafer, 86, of Warsaw, passed away at 2:48 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 12, 1929, to Roy and Lois (Arter) Hubbard in Argos. Bonnie was united in marriage on Sept. 24, 1949 to Paul Shafer in Akron. She has been a Kosciusko County resident …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is pleased to announce that Amy K. Sivley has been named the Principal of Lakeview Middle School. Sivley graduated from Ball State University and received her master’s degree from IPFW. She taught high school business for 10 years. Sivley began her administrative career in 2004 at Lakeview Middle School as the assistant …read more.

Glenda Ritz, state superintendent of public instruction, joined the Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Lakeview Middle School, Warsaw, in recently recognizing efforts of students. Recipients of the 2015 Outstanding Achievement for Excellence in Mathematics were: Blake Burns, Ethan Gottschalk and Soumya Vijayraj.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2:14 p.m. Friday, June 5, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Karri Ann Bloom reported the theft of a wallet. Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:04 p.m. Friday, June 5, 200 block South Main Street, Milford. Randy …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:16 a.m. Friday, June 5, East CR 700N and North Harper Road, Leesburg. Driver: DIana K. Saucudo, 18, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Saucudo over corrected going around a curve, going off the road hitting a NIPSCO pole. Damage up to $10,000. 2:10 p.m. …read more.

BLOOMINGTON – Expressions of excitement and euphoria were evident all over the faces of the Warsaw girls track team late Saturday night. The Tigers had every reason to look that way too after turning in an outstanding series of performances at the IHSAA State Finals. Coach Scott Erba’s team used a pair of record-setting efforts …read more.

Barbara Jean (Lung) Wagner, 78, Warsaw, died Thursday, June 4, 2015, as a result of an automobile accident in Warsaw. She was born in Garrett on Dece. 4, 1936, to Henry Elvin and Elma (Franks) Lung. She was a 1954 graduate of Butler High School. She retired from Zimmer/Bristol Meyers in 2002. Her hobbies were …read more.

John F. Smith died Thursday, June 4, 2015. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan St., Warsaw.

BLOOMINGTON – Daniel Messenger spent much of his high school track career in the shadows of some very talented teammates. The Warsaw senior stepped to the forefront Friday night though when it was his turn to shine on the state’s biggest stage. Messenger earned his place on the podium at the IHSAA Track State Finals …read more.

WARSAW – It took a long wait and probably a few beads of sweat, but the Warsaw golf team finally got what it came for on Friday afternoon at Rozella Ford Golf Club. The Tigers finished third in the Warsaw Sectional to punch a ticket to Thursday’s regional at Stonehenge Country Club. Warsaw finished with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko Count Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:51 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 3600 block North CR 175E, Warsaw. Austin Wayne Shields reported criminal mischief after his car tires were cut. 9:43 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 300 block South Walnut Street, Etna Green. Bradi Ivan Goodrich reported a battery. Warsaw Officers …read more.

Ruth I. Breske, 73, of Warsaw passed away 1:45 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015, in her residence. She was born on May 7, 1942, to Clarence and Treva (Searfoss) Burns in Auburn. She was a graduate of Central High School in Fort Wayne. She previously worked for Biomet, Zimmer Inc. and Byrite Cleaners. She was …read more.

Jeanne Elaine Silveus, age 90, of Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born in Mishawaka, on Aug. 27, 1924, to Clarence W. and Anna Mae (Holloway) Best. She was united in marriage to James C. “Mac” Silveus on July 12, 1943. She was a …read more.

For June’s First Friday event, organizers are celebrating one of Kosciusko County’s most beloved natural resource: the lakes. The theme for First Friday in June is “Lovin’ The Lake.” Organizers have partnered with the Center For Lakes and Streams to celebrate all the bodies of water in the county. CLS will distribute information. There will …read more.

Bonnie Shafer, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 2:48 a.m. Friday, June 5, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Ten minutes after the Lakeland Regional Sewer District board closed its special public meeting Thursday evening, June 4, President Jim Haney opened the board’s regular monthly meeting at the North Webster Community Center. The board agreed to draw $7,000 from its current bond to pay monthly bills, including invoices to its legal team and contractors. …read more.

Residential mortgage lender Ruoff Home Mortgage announced that Greg Miller was the top loan originator for their Warsaw office for the month of May 2015. Miller has been with Ruoff Home Mortgage since 2009.  The Warsaw office is located at 310 Enterprise Drive. Founded in 1984, Ruoff Home Mortgage is a full-service residential mortgage company …read more.

GOSHEN – With the completion of the Northern Lakes Conference baseball and boys golf seasons, the final numbers have been totaled for the All-Sports tallies for boys and girls sports in the NLC. A very tight race in the boys standings had Warsaw claim boys golf and boys track titles in May, but the Northridge …read more.

GOSHEN – The final installment of the 2014-15 Northern Lakes Conference athletic season awards were issued Friday as the conference released its baseball All-NLC selections. Northridge and NorthWood both had the most representation after both finished 12-2 overall in the conference. Not so surprising, both teams won their sectional tournaments are playing in regional games …read more.

Robert Lee Marsh, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

A public square rosary for marriage will be held at noon Saturday, June 13, on the playground at Sacred Heart School in Warsaw. Those in attendance will offer reparation for the sins and offenses committed against the immaculate heart of Mary and fervently pray for traditional marriage and the conversion of the United States. For …read more.

Marvin S. Clay, 86, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. On Feb. 28, 1929, Marvin was born to Cloice and Cleo (Parker) Clay, in Burket. ON Feb. 24, 1951, he was united in marriage to Shirley Wilson, in Winona Lake. Marvin was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW – The 79th Annual IHSAA Boys Golf State Tournament begins this weekend as sectionals will be played around the state this Friday and Saturday. Local teams will participate in the Warsaw Sectional held at Rozella Ford Golf Club Friday morning. Among those teams will, of course, be Warsaw. The Tigers have had a spectacular …read more.

TNT Childcare and Preschool Ministry, formally housed in the K21 Health Services Building will be moving to the Warsaw Church of God in July to better serve high school students who are parenting young children. In addition to high school and college parents, the daycare and preschool will be taking enrollment applications from families in …read more.

By BRANDON COWARD Sales Manager, Splendor Boats LLC Splendor Boats has some exciting news. Over the last several months, Splendor Boats has been looking for new ways to continue our growth in our business and the local communities. We have been searching for new ways to bring our products and our excellent customer service to …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/Winona Lake Northern Indiana Lakes Festival – June 5 through June 20 at various locations in Warsaw and Winona Lake. Click the link or visit lakesfestival.org for full schedule …read more.

A 2010 Warsaw Community High School graduate and Warsaw native is serving on USS Donald Cook, living and working at a Navy base in Rota, Spain.

By MISSY CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor How important is a friends group to a library? They are of vital importance. Since the beginning of the National Library movement, friends groups have been formed by citizens who desire to actively promote library services and resources while sharing their love of libraries with their community. They foster a …read more.

WARSAW – Tennie Worrell will walk off the track as a competitor for the final time come Saturday night. The WCHS senior, no matter what the time or the place that shows up on the scoreboard at the State Finals, will leave the sport as a true winner in every sense of the word. Worrell, …read more.

Jeanne Silveus, age 90, of Warsaw, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Xavier Juarez, 20, 3762 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, has been charged with two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor, stemming from two incidents earlier in May. Charges were officially filed against Juarez on May 29. He had been arrested on May 16 and held on $4,000 surety bond. The charges are both level …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: South Bend Orthopaedic Association v. Sylvia Aguirre, Warsaw, $492.96 Snow and Sauerteig v. Charles E. Brown, Warsaw, $3,556.51 Radiology Inc. v. Donald M. Caverley, Warsaw, $316.38 Zulema …read more.

Ruth I. Breske, 73, of Warsaw passed away at 1:45 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2015, in her residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:31 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 300 block East Washington Street, North Webster. heather Jessica Webster reported a battery with an individual being strangled. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 900 block Provident …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:37 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Jeremy T. Harman, 28, East CR 900S, Claypool, and Worth A. Packer, 55, East Backwater Road, North Webster. Both drivers were backing vehicles from respective parking spaces, backing into each other. Damage up to $2,500. …read more.

Warsaw Buick GMC and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, along with three of the dealership’s employees, recently received GM’s Mark of Excellence Award. The Mark of Excellence Award is given to GM dealerships and associates who exemplify success and commitment in the industry.

WARSAW – The Warsaw cross country program will hold its Blue Ribbon Distance Camp on June 11. The camp is open to boys and girls in grades 4-8 and will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. at WCHS. Registration forms are available at www.warsawxc.com (news link) or on the WCHS athletic department’s website or at the …read more.

WARSAW –  Warsaw girls track coach Scott Erba is “excited” about the group that he will take to the State Finals this year. Anyone who has seen the championship calibre of his athletes this season would understand why. The Tigers will compete in seven different events, including all three relay races, come Saturday at the …read more.

The annual Northern Indiana Lakes Festival promises to be twice as much fun this year. For starters, the event has been extended to two weeks. From Friday, June 5 to Saturday, June 20, enjoy equal parts of lake-related education and entertainment. “We did have good attendance last year,” says Heather James, event coordinator for the …read more.

Jeanette Marie Fenton, 77, Warsaw, died at 8:53 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 12:29 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 3529 West CR 100S, Warsaw. Driver: Sheila Gilbert, 62, Ranch Road, Warsaw hit a parked car. Damage up to $2,500. 10:04 p.m. Monday, June 1, East US 30, west of South CR 450E, Warsaw. Driver: Michael Fink, 58, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 2:26 p.m. Friday, May 29, East US 30, east of South CR 250E, Warsaw. Drivers: Chad E. Hawkins, 38, Springfield Circle, Niles, Mich., and Victor Butterworth, 68, East Country Club Drive, Momence, Ill. Items fell from Hawkins’ vehicle hitting the hood of the …read more.

Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:43 p.m. Monday, June 1, 600 block South Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Justin D. Hohman reported the theft of a boat motor. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2500 block East Center …read more.

WARSAW – It likely won’t be a tea party this weekend at the Dollhouse. The Lake City Roller Dolls will host the Battle Creek Cereal Killers Saturday, June 6, at Hansen’s Eastlake Skate Center. The 5 p.m. roller derby bout will be the second home contest of the season for the Roller Dolls and a …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Warsaw boys golf team closed out regular-season play in convincing fashion Tuesday night. The host Tigers celebrated Senior Night with a 26-shot victory over Elkhart Memorial at the Stonehenge Golf Club. Warsaw shot a 153 to best the Crimson Chargers, who finished with a 179. Senior Jonny Hollar, a four-year standout …read more.

To celebrate the end of an extensive construction and remodeling project, the employees and residents of Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw are hosting an Open House for the community from 1–3 p.m. June 10 to showcase the new Rehabilitation Center at Miller’s and the Living Well Fitness Center. With easy access through the new facility entrance …read more.

  Nothing is “bubbling” on the Gatke Property on McKinley Street, just off Winona Avenue. Because there’s been no movement on the property, the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission will discuss further plans at its July meeting. The topic of the property was brought up at the close of the commission’s meeting Monday. “It seems we’ve been …read more.

Ricardo Xiqui, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 1:05 a.m. Monday, June 1, in his residence. He was born in Puebla, Mexico, to Felipe and Esperanza (Zamora) Xiqui. On April 30, 1975, he was united in marriage to Eva Munoz. He was co-owner of New G and M Auto Sales, Warsaw. He attended Warsaw Community Church. …read more.

Article in collaboration with KATIE LYON, InkFreeNews Reporter Recent rumors of animal abductions throughout Kosciusko and surrounding counties have many concerned locally. Though claims of animal abductions have been stated on forums such as Facebook, according to local officials, no official account or report has been filed with police or local shelters. Current rumors of …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 6 p.m. Friday, May 29, 900 block West CR 400N, Warsaw. Nick A. Deeter reported the theft of fire arms, moped, alcohol and cash taken from his vehicles and residence. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10:11 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:36 a.m. Saturday, May 30, West SR 14 and South CR 850W, Silver Lake. Drivers: Sadie S. Crabb, 37, Fellowship Drive, North Manchester, and Maegan Martin, 26, South Cherry Street, Akron. Crabb suffered a fracture/dislocation of the knee/lower leg. She was flown to …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriffs Department are asking the public’s help in locating the driver and vehicle of a hit and run accident Monday evening on CR 100E and CR 300N, near Warsaw. Police are looking for a possible charcoal gray vehicle with extensive passenger side damage. Officers responded to the intersection of CR 100E and …read more.

Marvin S. Clay, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To send condolence or sign a guestbook go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Hot off his biggest gig to date – playing before a crowd of 150 at the Senior Services Dinner at The Pete Thorn Center – Cap’N Bob Barnes, the Singing Skipper, announces his upcoming performance dates. Many have heard Barnes crooning on the Dixie’s famed sunset cruises, but the Cap’N can be found performing any …read more.

Goodwill Industries of Michiana is the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce member of the month of June.

ELKHART – The Warsaw baseball team put up its best effort of the season in three meetings versus Northridge Monday night. It still was not enough for the Tigers. Warsaw, despite getting strong pitching and excellent defense, dropped a 3-0 final to the Raiders in the championship game of the Class 4-A Elkhart Memorial Sectional. …read more.

Ricardo Xiqui, age 55, of Warsaw, passed away at 1:50 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw

The votes are in and the final contestants have been named in the Kosciusko County Pizza Wars. The Frog Tavern in Syracuse and The Cafe at The Bowling Alley in Warsaw are the two victors going head-to-head for the title of the “best pie in the county.” The third round of the competition will begin …read more.

UPDATE: Currently the Kosciusko County Coroner, Mike Wilson, has stated the Saturday drowning of Korbin Foster and Kaleb Lampkin, both 17, are being classified as an “accidental drowning.” Toxicology results from the victims may take an extended period of time before available to the coroner or the sheriff’s department. Autopsies were completed Sunday on both …read more.

Tanner Leonard, 23, 322 South Washington St., Warsaw, was arrested Friday evening after a warrant was issued on Jan. 20 for his involvement in the Jan. 1 break-in at Dollar General, and theft of liquor from CVS on the same day. Leonard has been charged with aiding, inducing or causing burglary, a level 5 felony; …read more.

Korbin Foster, 17, Warsaw, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Warsaw. Korbin was born on March 28, 1998, in Warsaw, to Aaron and Laurianne (Foster) Gardonio. Korbin enjoyed listening to music, playing X Box games with his friends and hanging with the “Squad”, lifting weights at the YMCA and wrestling with …read more.

Wesley Edward Smith, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 10:09 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Kaleb Lampkin, 17, Warsaw, passed away at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Warsaw. On May 26, 1998, he was born in Warsaw, to Scott and Mary (McKinney) Lampkin. He was a junior at Warsaw Community High School and was a former employee at McDonalds Restaurant. He attended Christ Covenant Church and Winona Lake …read more.

The Deltaz, an Americana roots blues band based in southern California, hit the road for their fourth US tour this summer. The band will travel through 25 states performing over 50 shows in a three month period. The Deltaz will make a stop at the Downtown in Warsaw in July. To add to the excitement …read more.

Harold G. Lowery, 93, Warsaw, died Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Grace Village Retirement Community. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

New Life Christian Church, located at 744 South CR 325E, Warsaw, will host the seventh annual Ride for Life, a motorcyle ride to benefit local nonprofit, Saturday, July 18, at the church. The ride will benefit Heartline Pregnancy Center to assist in the purchase of an ultrasound machine. Registration for the will begin at 9 a.m. …read more.

CULVER  – The Warsaw junior varsity boys golf team finished second in the LaVille Invitational on Saturday at Mystic Hills. Plymouth claimed the team title with a score of 302. The Tigers shot 327 to earn a runner-up finish with New Prairie third at 333. Tippecanoe Valley was fourth at 338, followed by Marquette (356), …read more.

Article and Photos by Terry Shepherd Saturday, May 30, 5-8 p.m., Kosciusko Community Senior Services had a fundraiser at the Penguin Point restaurant on SR 15 in Warsaw. With the sales that were received, Penguin Point donated 10 percent to KCSS. I met with David Neff who is executive director. He stated that the donations …read more.

Korbin Foster, 17, Warsaw, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guestbook or send condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 2:18 a.m. Monday, June 1, West US 30, west of North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Chanelle A. Moore, 35, Sand Castle rive, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 1:42 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

Warsaw artist Steve Creighton was awarded Best of Show for his still life painting “Studio Arrangement” at the Kokomo Art Association’s 89th Annual Spring Show on May 2 at the Kokomo Art Center. Creighton’s work was entered in the Association’s Class I Professional Division, reserved for artists of two-dimensional artwork who have previously won either …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Warsaw community experienced a tragic loss over the weekend. Warsaw Community High School Junior students Kaleb Lampkin and Korbin Foster lost their lives in a drowning incident. Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to the families of these two students. Guidance counselors and mental …read more.

Stephanie S. Strickland, 46, Warsaw, passed away at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, in her residence. She was born May 21, 1969, in Bremen to Larry and Carol (Hahn) Cripe. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw. She was a graduate of Purdue University with a bachelors degree in business and was a certified public …read more.

Yesterday, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and Warsaw Police Department held the annual Law Enforcement in Action Day at Pike Lake Park in Warsaw.

UPDATE: According to an initial report by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Wesley Beck, 17, Rochester struck a parked car owned by Ronald Cotton, Warsaw. Injuries ended up being very minor. INITIAL REPORT: At 1:20 p.m. Sunday, May 31, emergency personnel were dispatched to the 2300 block of West CR 350S, Warsaw, for an automobile accident. …read more.

UPDATE: Chaise R. Belcher, 23, North CR 175E, Warsaw, suffered injuries to his entire body following a three-vehicle accident at 12:13 p.m. Sunday, on South Bronson Street at East Market Street, Warsaw. He was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. The other drivers were not injured. Belcher told police he was southbound on Bronson Street and …read more.

ELKHART – Scoring runs with two outs this season has not come easy for the Warsaw baseball team. All of that changed at just the right time for the Tigers on Saturday. Warsaw, making it look easy at the plate, came up with clutch hits all game long in outscoring  host Elkhart Memorial 10-6 in …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:52 p.m. Friday, May 29, intersection of High Street and Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Drivers: Megan E. Welch, 27, Charles Street, Winona Lake; Jason A. Kado, 39, Fairview Drive, Goshen. Welch was turning from High Street onto Winona Ave and collided with Kado. Damages up …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 700 block of West Center Street, Warsaw, a vehicle was vandalized. 10:13 a.m. Friday, May 29, 300 block of South Lake Street, Warsaw, criminal mischief, damage to a parked vehicle.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches released its lists for the Academic All-State First Team and Honorable Mention for boys and girls track. The lists contained 16 total athletes from Warsaw Community High School and Wawasee High School. The girls track Academic All-State First Team had Tennie Worrell and Audrey …read more.

Ed Kerlin, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 11:53 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana where he was a 1950 graduate of Silver Lake High School. Ed proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in …read more.

Beverly A. Spry, 71, Sebring, Fla., passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Sebring, Fla. She was born Aug. 20, 1943, in Washington to Jim and Ann Embry Rock. She was married to Larry, who survives in Sebring, Fla. She and her husband moved to Sebring in 1997 from North Webster. She was a collector …read more.

Barbara Louise McLean of Warsaw, passed away at 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at her residence surrounded by family at the age of 64. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 40 years. Barbara was a homemaker and attended United Pentecostal Church of Warsaw. She was born on Feb. 5, 1951, …read more.

Max Menzie, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 1:23 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at his residence. He was born Dec. 23, 1950, in Warsaw, to Glen and Helen (Scoby) Menzie. He was a lifetime Kosciusko county resident. He faithfully served his Country in the United States Army from 1971 to 1973 as a Specialist 4 in …read more.