[weaver_youtube TpCm1f0t3as rel=0] Family and friends of all ages gathered on the courthouse steps in Warsaw yesterday evening to honor and celebrate the life of a young man, gone too soon, on what would have been his 20th birthday. Friends, family and community members met yesterday to celebrate the birthday of Josh Knisley.(Photos by Alyssa Richardson) …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8:08 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, CR 800S and CR 1200W, Mentone. Drivers: Joshua W. Norman-Price, 17, South SR 14, Akron, and Drew M. Francis, 17, North Hickory Street, Claypool. Norman-Price’s vehicle struck the back of the Francis vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:22 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 9000 block South CR 600E Claypool. Erica S. Duncan reported theft of cash. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 500 block South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Eugene A Arrington …read more.

Lady Warriors Cruise To Win At Warsaw The Wawasee softball team avenged a loss from 2014 in a very big way Tuesday evening. The Lady Warriors blasted rival Warsaw 25-6 in the conference opener behind a 24-hit effort. Wawasee was led by five hits from Paige Hlutke. The lone Wawasee senior also had a pair …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:09 p.m. Monday, April 20, 3800 block East CR 100S, Pierceton. Darrell W. Shull reported fraud using his Social Security number. 12:57 a.m. Monday, April 20, 9300 block East Crooked Mile Road, Cromwell. Michael J. Moore reported an attempted burglary. 2:45 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, East CR 225S and South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Holly A. Ilada, 43, East CR 600S, Claypool,and Sarah G. Marsh, 35, Southfield Road, WInona Lake. Marsh complained of pain to the elbow/lower arm. Passengers in the Ilada …read more.

Two children, who were not occupants of a school bus, and a bus driver were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a car/bus accident at 8:25 a.m. today. The accident was on East CR 225S at South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. Jarod Ilada, 12, South CR 275E, Warsaw and Maya Ilada, 10, South CR 275E, …read more.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian School Sixth graders at Warsaw Christian were invited to paint bowls for the upcoming Empty Bowls event to help feed people in need. Grace College Instructor of Art Integrations and Ceramics, Cindy Bryan, assisted students with the project to prepare for the event to be held from 11 a.m. until …read more.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian School Mrs. Dingeldein’s fourth grade class at Warsaw Christian would like to thank the organizers of Kosciusko County Ag Day. There were farmers who presented information and participating businesses provided a wonderful educational field trip about agriculture in Kosciusko County. Students learned about pigs, crops, chickens and eggs, farm equipment, …read more.

The Palestine Bible Church will host a DVD series by Dr. David Jeremiah entitled “The Coming Economic Armageddon – What Bible Prophecy Warns about the New Global Economy.” The series begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 26, and will continue for the next 10 weeks. Each session is approximately one hour in length.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian School 32 students from Warsaw Christian School participated in a regional Association of Christian Schools speech meet in Watervliet, Mich., on Friday, April 17. Categories of speeches included poetry, Bible memorization, dramatic Bible prose, fable and folklore, patriotic oration and original speeches. Six students received an excellent rating and 26 …read more.

A property at 108 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, cited as substandard in violation of city code in December 2014, will now have a demolition hearing set for 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 18. This was the decision Monday during a Warsaw Code Enforcement hearing. Phillip Allen Smith is the owner of the property, which has been …read more.

Beverly A. Disher, 77, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015, Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born on Sept. 6, 1937, in Columbia City, to Ralph Bills and Laura (Shoemaker) Bills. She married Eldon W. Disher Oct. 24, 1954, in Warsaw. She lived most of her life in the Warsaw area. Beverly …read more.

Yesterday evening the Warsaw Common Council met for its regular monthly meeting to discuss numerous topics including the establishment of the Warsaw Redevelopment Authority, approval of additional land appropriation for the Warsaw Municipal Airport and several vacation requests. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer explained ordinance 2015-04-01 would establish a redevelopment authority with the purpose of financing, …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory, which is in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. According to the NWS, strong winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected from the west with frequent gusts up to 45 mph expected late this morning and into the afternoon. …read more.

SYRACUSE – If you want something done right, do it yourself. That seems to be best way to describe the motivation behind the performance of Wawasee’s Aaron Voirol Monday night. The senior was fierce on the mound and dangerous at the plate to help lift his team to an 8-2 win over rival Warsaw in …read more.

Monday afternoon marked the first of five field trips that the Jefferson Elementary School functional skills students will make to Warsaw’s Magical Meadows Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center. According to Magical Meadows Founder Tammy Stackhouse Warsaw Community Schools is now the second area school system to utilize the benefits of equine exposure to help and educate …read more.

Today the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission passed Resolution 2015-04-03 at a special meeting. The resolution would authorize the city to execute a lease for the Warsaw Central Development Area – the TIF District that encompasses parts of Buffalo Street, Canal Street and Fort Wayne Street. The terms of the lease are not to exceed 25 years and …read more.

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will serve its annual soup and pie luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. A variety of soups and pies will be available for $6 per person. There will also be bake sale items available for purchase. “Funds raised at …read more.

The WCHS Athletic Department has announced that tonight’s Wawasee at Warsaw softball game has been postponed. The contest, which is the Northern Lakes Opener for both teams, is rescheduled for Tuesday, April 21 at WCHS starting at 5 p.m.

WINONA LAKE – Jonny Hollar felt right at home Saturday. The Warsaw senior standout turned in an outstanding round to earn medalist honors in the Don Dicken Classic hosted by the Tigers. Hollar fired a one over round par total of 72 in a loaded field at the Stonehenge Golf Club. Hollar, who helped coach …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:22 a.m. Sunday, April 19, West SR 14, west of South Bouse Drive, Silver Lake. Driver: Trevor L. Pace, 26, South Julia Street, Claypool. Pace suffered internal head injuries and was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Police report Pace’s vehicle was westbound when …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 2 a.m. Sunday, April 19, 4900 block East CR 1200N, Syracuse. Police were called to the location to a hit and run accident. Police were later informed who the suspect driver was and the case will be sent to the prosecutor’s office. 7:09 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – A strong contingent of runners from the Warsaw girls track team took part in the Franklin Central Flashes Showcase. Leading the way for the Tigers in the event was the quartet of Nicole Eckert, Audrey Rich, Tennie Worrell and Jazzmine Brown. The foursome earned a third-place finish in the 4 X 400 relay …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw girls tennis team posted a fifth-place team finish in its own invitational on Saturday. Penn totaled 22 points to earn the team title in the eight-team event. Munster was second with 19 points, followed by Elkhart Memorial (14), Fishers (13), Warsaw (10), Homestead (8), Valparaiso (8) and Merrillville (1). The Warsaw …read more.

Kosciusko The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 18 Brian Lee Kern, 30, 706 W. Portland St., Syracuse, arrested for intimidation. Bond: $600 cash. Kevin Neil Hunter, 48, 600 N. Lake St., Warsaw, arrested for intimidation with a deadly weapon and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon. Bond: $4,000 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:07 a.m. Saturday, April 18, North SR 13 south of East CR 150N, Pierceton. Driver: Amber L. Filion, 32, West Drake Road, Kendallville. Filion struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000 11:07 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 7536 E CR 200N, North Webster. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 9500 block East Adams Road, Pierceton. Samuel S. Stimmel reported the theft of a vehicle for the Pierceton area. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:27 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 1500 block …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw baseball team came up on the short end of an 8-4 final Friday to visiting Columbia City. Sterling Hay led the offense for the Tigers with three hits. Tyler LaFollette, Kevin Hawley and Marcello Rodriguez each had two hits for Warsaw. Jonathan Murphy took the pitching loss for the Tigers, who …read more.

  Warsaw Fire Department with a full assist from Leesburg/Plain Township Fire Department are responding to a house fire at 1510 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Multi-Township EMS are also on the scene. Initial reports are flames are visible from the outside of the home with heavy smoke.  

Friends of Warsaw Community Schools, a non-profit, privately funded support group for the proposed referendum to rebuild Lincoln Elementary and repair Washington Elementary and Edgewood Middle School, is urging area residents to “vote early for our kids.” Early voting will begin Monday, April 29 and will end at noon Monday, May 4. Voting will take place at the justice building …read more.

[weaver_youtube YPMfpnyoNho rel=0] Friday afternoon’s Beaman Home Guardian Angel fundraising luncheon in the Westminster Room at Grace College saw Mary Ellen Mann deliver a powerful speech in which she drew upon her own experiences to express the importance of raising awareness for domestic abuse. The event was geared towards raising both funds and awareness as the …read more.

As the electronic cigarette craze continues to sweep the nation, a dramatic increase in usage among America’s youth is occurring as well. According to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 4.5 percent of high school students reported E-cigarette use in 2013, compared to 13.4 percent in 2014. The …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 12:56 p.m. Thursday, April 16, East CR 1100N and North Doll Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Connie J. Bachota, 59, North CR 1000E, Pierceton, and Jordan R. Edwards, 25, North Albion Street, Wawaka. Bachota was backing up at an intersection in order to give another …read more.

By GENNIE BRISSETTE-TIPTON Now in it’s second year, the Warsaw Diversity Rally returns to the Central Park Fountain Plaza from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Speakers include: Brittany Kusserow- Religious Diversity Chris Blackshire-Evansky and Christina Evansky- LGBT Alisha McDonough and Kaylee Denney- Body Modification and Physical Appearance Steve Possell- Socioeconomic Issues Lachelle …read more.

WARSAW – WCHS will host its Athletics Physical Night on Monday, April 20. The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. in the Career Center Gym at WCHS. Physicals are available for all elementary, middle school and high school athletes who plan to participate in a sport during the 2015-16 school year. Athletes must have …read more.

Mary Helen Mollenhour, 91, of Warsaw, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015, at her residence in Warsaw. She retired after 38 years of service from the Free Methodist Publishing House. Mary wintered in Fort Myers, Fla., and spent her summers residing on Winona Lake. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:56 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 1000 block CR 400E, Warsaw. David B. Minnix reported receiving threatening text messages.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:35 p.m. Thursday, April 16, West CR 300N, Warsaw. Driver: Logan D. Vetor, 18, North Grant Street, Warsaw. Backed from a parking space at Taco Bell and failed to see a  parked vehicle registered to Cynthia L. Elliott, Country Club Lane, Warsaw. Damage up …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw boys track team performance was not as good Thursday night as coach Matt Thacker would have probably liked it to be. The Tigers, in the end though, were still good enough to continue their stranglehold on the Northern Lakes Conference. Host Warsaw fought off a strong challenge from an impressive Goshen …read more.

Lake City Bank, the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:LKFN), announced today that the bank was included in the KBW Bank Honor Roll published by Keefe Bruyette & Woods (KBW). This represents the fourth consecutive year that the bank has been included in the KBW Honor Roll. Lake City Bank is one of …read more.

The Warsaw girls tennis team dropped a tough 3-2 final at Columbia City Thursday. The host Eagles, who will play in the Warsaw Sectional later this season, rallied to win both doubles matches in three sets to earn the win. The Tigers, who lost 3-2 to Fort Wayne Canterbury in the season opener at home …read more.

By TAMMY SEIBOLD Class Act Dance Troupe brings their award winning pieces to the Warsaw Community High School performing arts center at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19. This non-profit performing company was created in 1986 to provide students with additional opportunities to utilize their dance training and has grown into much more. The company of …read more.

By JOY LOHSE Winona Lake Preservation Association Annual Meeting Winona Lake Preservation Association’s annual meeting is planned for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. The meeting location is City Hall, located at 102 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Current members and those interested in learning more about the association updates are welcome to attend. Speakers will include …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:54 a.m. Thursday, April 16, US 30, east of North CR 500W, Atwood. Driver: Michael J. Fowler, 28, West Main Street, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 5:52 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 3104 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Drivers: Gregory T. Kester, 52, …read more.

For most, meeting a life-long hero is the thing of legend. For Sam Weller however, meeting his hero was the beginning of a new world of possibilities. Yesterday at 4 p.m., the author visited the Warsaw Community Public Library to discuss his life pursuit of his favorite author. Weller states his love for author Ray …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 Barbee Landing Free jukebox and karaoke – Friday, April 17 Warsaw Community Publice Library Scott Workman: A Classical Guitar Recital – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18 Rex’s Rendezvous …read more.

Rumors of Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, filing an injunction against Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, from purchasing Multi-Township EMS, appear to be just that. Tony Doyle, operations division chief for Multi-Township EMS, states he has heard the same rumors. “There’s a lot of information floating around … We have not been served any papers and neither …read more.

By JUDY FLEMING Local children’s author, Rowena Womack, is flying high. That’s because two of her books, “Popcorn” and “Yellowstone Moose” have been selected by Southwest Airlines eBook content provider, JetBooks, for their new in-flight eBook catalog. The Southwest Airlines eBook store has recently finished beta testing and is scheduled to go fleet wide on …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: Glen Ruch v. Stephanie Bilderback, Silver Lake, $1,544 Brian Bover, Silver Lake, $1,544 Blume Connelly Jordan Stuckey v. Chayla Conwell, Warsaw, $4,053.07 Sherri R. Fugate, Pierceton, $522.45 …read more.

Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Alyssa Lowe, marketing and communications manager of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded a National Institute Scholarship. Given to professionals across the country, the National Institute Scholarships recognize each recipient for their involvement …read more.

Roger D. Secor, 77, of Louisville, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015, at the Masonic Home in Louisville. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Robert; and daughter: Michelle. He is survived by his daughter: Diane Secor; son: Dale (Ann) Secor; three grandchildren: Matthew, Kristin and Elijah Secor, all of Louisville; and sister: …read more.

Barbara L. Dunbar, 62, East CR 500N, Gorvertown and Taylor L. Whitaker, 40, North SR 15, Warsaw, were injured in an accident at 5:17 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. The accident was on West US 30, at CR 150W, Warsaw. Dunbar complained of back pain and Whitaker complained of pain to the chest. Both were transported …read more.

Warsaw Officials with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:24 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2100 block East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Officials at  Martin’s Supermarket reported an internal theft of $4,104.  

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:03 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, West CR 400N, west of North CR 500W, Warsaw. Driver: Blake E. Johnson, 18, West CR 225N, Etna Green. Johnson looked down at a radio, disregarded a stop sign and hit a mailbox, owned by Troy A. McKinney, …read more.

AKRON – Six was not good enough, seven should have ended things and eight finally did the trick. It was a wild game between the Tippecanoe Valley and Warsaw baseball teams Wednesday night. The two county rivals gave fans a little bit of bonus action as seven innings was simply not enough to decide this …read more.

Cliff Earl Sears, 86, Silver Lake, died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on July 17, 1928, in Bedford, to Earl and Mary (Jerils) Sears. Sears married Annice Pauline Black on Dec. 14, 1951, in Solsberry. She preceded him in death on Jan. 13, 2008. On June …read more.

By EMILY M. SHIPLEY Development Coordinator, Heartline Pregnancy Center Staff of Heartline Pregnancy Center recently had the privilege of meeting with Senator Amanda Banks of Indiana District 17, at the statehouse in Indianapolis. Banks will be the emcee for Heartline’s 30th anniversary celebration and fundraising event, called Gathering of Hope, on Tuesday, May 12, at …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 500 block East Center Street, Warsaw. Amber Anay Bowen reported an invasion of privacy.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:37 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 203 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. Driver: Debra J. Lilly, 57, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Lilly’s vehicle struck a parked car, belonging to Paul A. Stoelting, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Damage up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police …read more.

UPDATE: Christy L. Gano, 35, West CR 1300S, Silver Lake, complained of pain to the neck after a rear-end collision Wednesday. The accident was at 2:59 p.m. at West Prairie Street and South Buffalo Street. She was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Nicholas R. Colquitt, 16, EMS T26B Lane, Leesburg, was eastbound on Prairie Street …read more.

By BOB LIST Bob List Photography Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw, has installed a beautiful new wood carving of the Last Supper on the front of the Altar. The piece was commissioned from a company in North Dakota and is carved in solid oak. A number of Sacred Heart parishioners gave donations for the purchase …read more.

WARSAW – It was a rough night for the Warsaw softball team Tuesday. East Noble put the pressure on Warsaw from the start, scoring three runs in the first and not letting up in a 17-1, five-inning final. Brianna Glass was the catalyst for East Noble, getting on base in all five plate appearances and …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School Band Department will present its annual “Showcase Concert” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. The WCHS Concert Band and WCHS Wind Ensemble will each perform a program that they’ve prepared for Indiana State School Music Association competitions in the coming weeks. Admission to the Showcase …read more.

Word on a land acquisition grant application by the Warsaw Municipal Airport with the Federal Aviation Association will be received in two to three weeks. The request is for a $534,600 grant from the FAA. The update was provided by Ken Ross, NGC Corporation, airport engineer, during the monthly meeting of the Warsaw Board of …read more.

Last night the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds came alive with the sights, sounds and smells of local agriculture. Celebrating its 17th year, A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County brought droves of families out for samplings of local food, family fun and some education. The local agricultural community hosted a free dinner consisting of cheese, pork, …read more.

[weaver_youtube 0ZhH-2zxVtI rel=0] WARSAW – There wasn’t any question which team was the better of the trio competing in girls track Tuesday night. Warsaw answered the bell time and again in the Northern Lakes Conference duals against visiting Wawasee and Northridge. Warsaw reigned supreme in 14 of the 16 events, taking all of the track …read more.

The Warsaw boys golf team picked up a pair of wins Tuesday evening. Ryan Cultice led the way for the Tigers as they defeated both Northridge and Mishawaka Marian at the Elcona Country Club. Cultice shot a 37 as Warsaw shot 155 in the triangular. Northridge shot 165 and Marian 167. Jonny Hollar and Brandon …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw girls tennis coach Rick Orban knows that his lineup is not set in stone early on this season. A couple of positions though looked rock solid Tuesday night in the season opener for the young, deep and talented Tigers. The pair of doubles teams were outstanding for Warsaw despite a 3-2 loss …read more.

  UPDATE: Melissa A. Long, 40, EMS W23 Lane, North Webster, refused medical treatment after complaining of pain to the head, following a two-vehicle accident at Lake City Highway and South CR 250E , near Warsaw Tuesday evening. The accident occurred at 9:45 p.m. Police report Renee C. Rowland, 16, North Lincoln Park, Warsaw, was …read more.

UPDATE: Barbara L. Dunbar, 62, East CR 500N, Gorvertown and Taylor L. Whitaker, 40, North SR 15, Warsaw, were injured in an accident at 5:17 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. The accident was on West US 30, at CR 150W. Dunbar complained of back pain and Whitaker complained of pain to the chest. Both were transported …read more.

An accident at 2:25 p.m. Sunday at Detroit Street and Anchorage Road remains under investigation by Warsaw City Police. Three people were injured in the accident and transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Injured were James Britt, 32, Warsaw, suffering from a back injury; and Megan Slone, 25, Milford, and Cody Hale, 26, North Webster, injuries …read more.

By HANNAH SCHUTTER Marketing Director, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts In order to properly kick off Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts’ 60th season, the performing arts center will host a new kind of fundraiser. On May 18, community members and lovers of the arts are invited to attend a red carpet reception and …read more.

A Friday afternoon theft spree at GNC, Big R and Staples in Warsaw and Dunham Sporting Goods in Columbia City resulted in the arrest of Ralph Cowing, 36, 13011 Cocoplum Court, Fort Wayne. He was preliminarily charged with theft and resisting law enforcement. His bond was set at $2,000 surety. Additional charges are pending. Events …read more.

Davion Marquis Washington, 25, 111 S. Wood St., Warsaw, was arrested early this morning on preliminary charges of strangulation and battery causing bodily injury. He is being held on $2,000 surety bond. Warsaw Police Lt. Kip Shuter reports Kelsie M. Miller, 20, came to Warsaw Police Department at approximately 11:34 p.m. to report being strangled …read more.

By LIZ MCKINLEY City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department The Warsaw Parks and Recreation department will open Mantis Skate Park for the season from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, April 17. Mantis Skate Park is located at 400 Little League Drive, Warsaw. The skate park is free of charge, fully supervised and a …read more.

A man of integrity and honor, Clarice E. “Mitch” Mitchell lived life completely and fully at every opportunity. From the music he loved playing to socializing, and his great sense of organization, Mitch gave everything his all. A proud veteran, Mitch loved the U.S. Navy and all it stood for. Although he will be deeply …read more.

Alpha M. Wedrick Weirick, 104 of Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2015, in her home. On March 26, 1911, she was born in Medaryville,to C.L. “Newt” and Anna Verelle (Winters) Faris. She was united in marriage to William R. “Bill” Wedrick on March 30, 1941, who preceded her in death in …read more.

Katherine I. Hyden, 87 of Warsaw, passed away at 11:43 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On May 3, 1927, she was born in Van Lear, Ky., to Otto and Rosie (Thornbury) Young. She was united in marriage to Eugene Hyden on Nov. 2, 1946, in Paintsville, Ky., who preceded her …read more.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) (“Zimmer”) announced today that the “outside date” for completing the proposed merger pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated April 24, 2014, among Zimmer, Owl Merger Sub, Inc. and LVB Acquisition, Inc., the parent company of Biomet, Inc. (“Biomet”), has been extended from …read more.

WARSAW – The YMCA’s Sharks swim team finished out the 2014-2015 season with a fifth-place standing at the YMCA State Championship at Purdue University. The team, which had 70 swimmers ages 5-17, swam 341 individual events with 250 best times and a total of an 18-minute time drop for the team. Ian Handy placed third …read more.

Northeast Indiana Bancorp, Inc., (OTCQB: NIDB), the parent company of First Federal Savings Bank, has announced that net income increased $52,000 or six percent to $892,000 ($0.74 per diluted common share) for the first quarter ended March 31 compared to net income of $840,000 ($0.69 per diluted common share) for the first quarter ended March …read more.

Alan D. Grose, 54, of Warsaw, passed away at 11:20 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, in his residence. On June 18, 1960, he was born in Warsaw, to Frank and Diane (Derry) Grose. He was united in marriage to Tracey Brown on April 4, 1981, in Warsaw. A lifetime resident of Warsaw, Alan began work …read more.

Major street work on East Market Street is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of May 4 and continue through mid-October. Through traffic must use Center Street or Jefferson Street for east and west travel, and Bronson Street or Argonne Road for north and south travel. Businesses will remain open during construction and can be …read more.

C. David Luckenbill, 74, went home to be with his lord and savior at 1:55 a.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Dec. 8, 1940, in Muncie, to Lewis Franklin Luckenbill and Helen Hope (Hughey) Luckenbill. He was a 1959 graduate of Warsaw High School, Warsaw. He married Patricia “Pat” Ginter, Aug. 1, …read more.

By BETTY SWANSON Indiana Business Opportunity Partners Indiana Business Opportunity Partners will host a quarter auction to benefit the Baker Youth Club, 765 W. Market St., Warsaw, starting at 9 a.m. April 18. The event will include a craft and vender event followed by the Quarter Auction at 1 p.m. To purchase tickets for the …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:33 a.m. Monday, April 13, 1600 block Armstrong Road, Warsaw. An official with Zimmer reported a bomb threat. 5:17 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 1100 block East Clark Street, Warsaw. Jennifer A. Walters reported being battered. 1:58 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 900 block Anchorage Road, …read more.

A bomb threat at 3:33 a.m. this morning caused the evacuation of Zimmer Plant 10 in Boggs Industrial Park. According to Warsaw Police Department Lt. Kip Shuter, a phone call was received from a digitally altered male voice reporting the threat. The caller allegedly stated “I will not tell you when it will detonate, but …read more.

Emma Christine Schooley, 91, died at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. She was born Oct. 23, 1923, in Warsaw, to Maynard M. and Ruth Violet (Banghart) Denny. She married Robert E. Schooley on June 20, 1942, in Warsaw. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1999. She …read more.

PERU – The duo of Jonny Hollar and Michael Jensen led the Warsaw boys golf team to a seventh-place finish Saturday in the Hall of Fame Invitational. Hollar and Jensen each fired a round of 79 in the 18-team field in the season opener for the Tigers at Rock Hollow. Both Hollar and Jensen tied …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to an accident on Detroit Street, near Anchorage Road, in Warsaw. The driver reportedly collided with the computer system box on the side of the road, causing the traffic lights at the intersection to temporarily lose power.

Ronald Paul Pratt, 52, of Pierceton, passed away at 11:49 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2015, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw. Ron was born in Warsaw on March 11, 1963, to Ira and Annabelle (Tyson) Pratt. Living most of his life in Warsaw, Ron enjoyed watching NASCAR with Dale Earnhardt, Sr. as his favorite driver. …read more.

Ballard Manns of Silver Lake, went to be with the Lord at 2:08 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, at the age of 76, with his family by his side. He worked for 35 years for Dalton Foundries in Warsaw, retiring in 1995 as a supervisor and partial owner. Ballard …read more.

UPDATE: Approximately 15 fiberglas truck cabs were destroyed at the former Mike Gill Auto and Truck Parts Friday afternoon. Firefighters were at the scene for several hours. No injuries were reported. Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Chief Mike Brubaker reported employees were in the process of doing torch work on a truck cab, when the grass caught …read more.

Saturday volunteers will take to the street to distribute yard signs to support the WCS Building Referendum. Friends of Warsaw Community Schools, a non-profit, privately funded support group for the proposed referendum to rebuild Lincoln Elementary and repair Washington Elementary and Edgewood Middle School, will be distributing yard signs to residents throughout the county. At 9 a.m. Saturday, …read more.

Biomet, Inc. has announced financial results for its third quarter, which ended Feb. 28. Consolidated net sales decreased 2.6 percent to $800.9 million worldwide during the third quarter of fiscal year 2015, compared to net sales of $822.5 million during the third quarter of fiscal year 2014. Excluding the effect of foreign currency, consolidated net …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw girls tennis team will not lack talent this spring. The Tigers will not lack senior leadership either. Not with Camille Kerlin on the roster for one final season. Kerlin is just one of three seniors this spring for coach Rick Orban’s youthful team. The Warsaw roster sports 10 freshmen, several of …read more.

By ANN ZYDEK and MELISSA CHAPMAN Warsaw Community Public Library One hundred years ago, local residents began planning a public library that opened its doors in 1917. Our library has provided continuous years of service to Warsaw, Winona Lake and Wayne Township residents at this location ever since: about seven generations of residents. Now the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:03 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, East CR 450N, west of North CR 375E, Warsaw. Driver: Nicole A. Smoker, 24, EMS T6 Lane, Leesburg. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 5:36 a.m. Monday, April 6, North SR 13, south of East CR 150N, Pierceton. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:26 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 11700 block South CR 300E, Silver Lake. An individual reported possible sexual abuse. 7:42 p.m. Monday, April 6, 7200 block East CR 650N, North Webster. John D. Jones reported damage to a fence. 9:58 p.m. Monday, April 6, …read more.