Goodwill Industries of Michiana, in association with Fairmont Homes, will host a hiring event at the Warsaw Community Career Center, 751 Anchorage Point Drive Warsaw. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18. Positions are sought for the Build Plant and Door Shop. Build Plant positions require blueprinting skills, …read more.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice on March 12, for a Class II recall for all lots and sizes of the Zimmer Persona® Trabecular Metal™ Tibial Plate knee implant. According to the FDA’s website, all lots and sizes are affected of the 11,658 devices that were recalled. “Zimmer Inc. is initiating …read more.

Due to a lack of a quorum on Tuesday, the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory postponed it’s April monthly meeting. The fire territory board meeting has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, April 13, in the city council chambers. The meeting is open to the public.

INDIANAPOLIS – Sixty-nine Indiana high school seniors – 35 boys and 34 girls – have been chosen as First-Team Academic All-State by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association. In addition, 180 more boys and 139 more girls were recognized as Honorable Mention Academic All-State for 2015, IBCA executive director Steve Witty said. Of all the nominees, seven Warsaw boys …read more.

Infant Lucian Nikolaus James Barrus, 26 days, passed away at 6:38 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born March 12, in Warsaw, to Thomas Barrus, Jr. and Beth (Gilbert) Barrus. He is survived by his mother: Beth (Chad Puckett) Barrus, Warsaw; father: Thomas (Madelaine Kincaid) Barrus, Jr, Cromwell; brother: Constantine Barrus, at home; sister:  …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 – Friday, April 10 Cedar Creek Fundraiser – Saturday, April 11. $25.00 bracelet includes all you can eat hog roast and all you can …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: R and T Green Acres v. Jorge Aguilar, Warsaw, $293 Maria Gonzalez, Warsaw, $413 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Braxton N. Baber, Warsaw, $1,432.08 Carrie E. and Jason …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, East Armstrong Road, east of North CR 75E, Warsaw. Driver: Drew A Cripe, 19, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg. Cripe was westbound traveling too fast and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle went off the road and struck …read more.

  By TRINA HOY Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently presented donations to area organizations focusing on youth oriented activities. The donations included $2,000 to Riley Radio Days, $500 to Lake City Skiers, $300 to the Kosciusko County Fair and $500 to 4-H Shooting Sports. Through various fundraising activities during the …read more.

By RENEA SALYER Vice President of Member Relations, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Do have a background in business or know someone who would be interested in volunteering to help a new or existing business as a mentor? Do you know someone who is about to retire or has retired that has a desire to volunteer …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 12:08 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Eastlake Drive and Center Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Theresa R. Evans, 21, Kearney Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Roger J. Barth, 76, West Red Snapper Drive, Kimmell. Evans collided with Barth’s car at the intersection. Damage up to $5,000.

Noble D. Carpenter, 72, of Warsaw, passed away on April 7, 2015, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 14, 1942, in Plymouth, to Erma Lucille Reaker and Harley Meredith Carpenter. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Charles H. King in Lapaz, where he graduated from Lapaz …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 3:43 p.m. Monday, April 6, East CR 400S and South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Terry D. Baker, 47, East CR 500S, Pierceton and Nathan T. Schnepp, 34, Sunset Drive, North Manchester. Baker drove into the path of the Schnepp vehicle. He was …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 8:18 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 7200 block East CR 650N, North Webster. John Douglas Jones reported an attempted theft from his vehicle.  Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:53 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 100 block East Market Street …read more.

Mary Jane Miller, 92, of Warsaw, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born on Jan. 22, 1923, in Columbia City, to Otto Jesse Miller and Eva Fern (Batz) Miller. She was preceded in death by her sister M. Jeanine Miller Horn. Mary had worked at …read more.

Summer is right around the corner, meaning a lot of free time for your school-aged child. Instead of surfing the web or watching TV, your child should spend their break at Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts. Now is the perfect time to have your child get involved in the performing arts. Summer camps are …read more.

The City of Warsaw was among 13 cities applying for the 2015 Stellar Communities Designation Program. The announcement yesterday by the Lt. Governor’s office did not have Warsaw on the finalist list. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer offered this comment regarding the announcement: “The City of Warsaw, as a first time applicant, was privileged to participate …read more.

By HANNAH SCHUTTER Marketing Director, Wagon Wheel Center For The Arts Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts’ Symphony of the Lakes will end its 2014-2015 season on April 18 at Rodeheaver Auditorium with a concert entitled “The Master and His Pupil” sponsored by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. This concert will feature the winner of …read more.

By DENNIS OTT Vice President of Public Relations and Community Services, TLC Management On behalf of the entire staff and residents of Mason Health and Rehabilitation we wish to thank the Warsaw Fire Department, EMS Crews, Police Department, Kosciusko Community Hospital and local nursing facilities who were able to help us during our laundry fire on …read more.

The announcement was made late Tuesday of the finalists for the 2015 Stellar Communities by the office of Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann. Warsaw/Winona Lake had submitted a joint application, for the first time, to be considered. However, the local communities were not chosen. The finalist included Crawfordsville, Decatur and Marion in Division 1, communities with …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accident: 2:13 p.m. Monday, April 6, North Detroit Street and Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Jay C. Knisely, 73, South SR 205, Columbia City, and Gabriela Perez, 32, East Patterson Road, Warsaw. Knisely proceeded into an intersection while his light was red and was struck …read more.

By KELLY BRUBAKER Marketing Director, Millers Health Systems Millers Health Systems has announced several recent promotions. RN Jennifer Gappa, has been promoted to the position of senior vice president of human resources. Gappa is a certified HR Professional-PHR and S-CP and licensed as a health facilities administrator. She earned her RN from Purdue and bachelor’s …read more.

  Kosciusko County Velo Cycling has donated $5,000 to a newly established Ride+Walk Fund. The money will go to help reach the matching funds needed for the recent K21 Health Foundation’s 3-1 matching grant of $375,000 for the community’s Ride+Walk project on East Market Street, which includes the addition of a world-class pedestrian and bicycle-friendly …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 11:07 a.m. Monday, April 6, East CR 1300N and North CR 300E, Milford. Driver: Nicholas W. Ray, 27, North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Ray lost lost control of the semi-trailer when the tires locked up and the trailer started to sway and roll …read more.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) wishes to recognize Bonnie Simpson Mason, MD, for being selected as the 2015 recipient of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Diversity Award. The AAOS Diversity Award recognizes Academy members who have distinguished their careers through an outstanding commitment to making clinical orthopaedics more representative of, and …read more.

More than a few Ink Free News readers have asked what’s being built at the corner of US 30 and Parker Street, in front of the Menards, in Warsaw. Well, to quell their curiosity, I stopped by the construction site and got the scoop. A Discount Tire is going in at the location. According to …read more.

Danny E. Smith, 75, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:09 a.m. Monday, April 6, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City. He was a resident of Kosciusko County throughout the past 37 years. He was a graduate of Silver Lake High School, Silver Lake, afterwards he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1958 serving as …read more.

Marilyn Ruth Hennon, 83, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake.. She attended school in Hammond, Indiana. Marilyn had lived in Hammond, Rochester, Bourbon and more recently she was a resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana for the past 6 years. She attended Touch …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:31 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 3700 block West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Suzanne Bibler reported the possible theft of medication. 9:09 p.m. Friday, April 3, 5700 block East CR 450N, Leesburg. Melinda Madden reported a battery had taken place. Warsaw Officers with the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:42 p.m. Saturday, April 4, South SR 25, south of West CR 250S, Warsaw. Driver: Israel G. Villarreal , 43, Bass Street, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 3:57 a.m. Saturday, April 4, North CR 175E, south of East 8 Square Road, …read more.

[weaver_youtube 1bGVcTtejG0 rel=0] On Saturday, April 4, hundreds of kids and parents swarmed the Kosciusko Community Fairgrounds for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny was there to for photo ops with the kids. The hunt started at 1 p.m. There were hunts for four different age groups. In each hunt was one extra …read more.

Henry C. Justice, 75, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2015, in his Warsaw home. Henry, the son of Sim Jackson and Gracie Lee (Patton) Justice, was born July 16, 1939, at home in eastern Kentucky. He graduated from Martin High School, Martin, Ky. In 1955 he moved to Warsaw. Then in Warsaw …read more.

John Bonitati, left, passes the torch to new Kosciusko County Democratic Party chairman David Kolbe. At a meeting held at Richard’s Restaurant the morning of Saturday, April 4, the Kosciusko County Democrats selected the chairman and secretary to serve for 2015-2016. Opening the proceedings, John Bonitati, who has served as chairman for the last two …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 4:02 p.m. Friday, April 3, intersection of Detroit Street and Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Glenn R. Robbins, 52, Monoquet Road, Warsaw; Jay E. Hobaugh, 76, Cumberland Avenue, West Lafayette. Robbins turned in front of Hobaugh causing a collision. Damages up to $10,000 (see …read more.

UPDATE: One person was injured and another cited for not having insurance in an accident at 11:22 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at North Detroit Street, north of Lake City Highway, Warsaw. James D. Jacobs, 30, 14th Street, Winona Lake, was cited for operating a vehicle without financial insurance. A passenger in his vehicle, Heather R. …read more.

[weaver_youtube jfUQpVvJBSg rel=0] It may have been a little chilly for April’s installment of First Friday, but Mother Nature kept the rain at bay, and folks came out to enjoy the festivities. The theme for April was “Back to the Future.” There were a few classic cars out on the streets of downtown Warsaw, including …read more.

UPDATE: At 4:02 p.m. Friday, April 3, Jay E. Hobaugh, 76, Cumberland Avenue, West Lafayette, was northbound on Detroit Street in Warsaw and attempted a left-hand turn at the intersection of Detroit and Fort Wayne Street. In doing so, he pulled into the path of Glenn R. Robbins, 52, Monoquet Road, Warsaw, causing a collision. …read more.

Weather permitting, the Warsaw Community Apple Orchard will have a work day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 11. Volunteers will be pruning apple trees, clearing brush and trimming blueberry bushes. Tools and supplies will be provided, and all volunteer time can be redeemed for free apples from the fall harvest. The orchard …read more.

Former Warsaw resident Hannah Babcock won the Indiana High School Forensic Association State Speech meet in the category of impromptu on Saturday, March 28. The competition took place in Fishers. Babcock is a junior at Canterbury High School in Fort Wayne and has participated on the speech team for three years. Impromptu speaking requires contestants …read more.

By SUE PETERSON President, Peterson Media Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc., will facilitate a hiring event with Staffmark at the Warsaw Community Career Center from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, April 13. They will be seeking individuals to fill 160 positions for RR Donnelley. These positions could go full time after 90 days and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:27 p.m. Thursday, April 2, North Detroit Street, north of Lyon Street, Warsaw. Driver: Danny L. Willard, 53, West Side Drive, Warsaw, and Justin D. Curtis, 38, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Willard and Curtis were both northbound when Willard attempted to turn …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:46 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2500 block East Center Street, Warsaw. IDNA Brands officials reported a fraud.

By MONICA BOYER Kosciusko Silent No More Kosciusko Silent No More has announced 3rd District Congressman Marlin Stutzman will be speaking at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 6 at the Warsaw Center Lake Pavilion. There will be coffee and cookies. The community is invited to come out and hear the latest from the 3rd District Congressman.

What is a “Gospel dog?” It is something Lily Grace and her human mom, Amber Utter, intend for local young people to find out. Their ministry, The Adventures of Lily Grace, is a dog show performance that also teaches the audience a little about the Gospel message and Jesus. “Lily Grace is a Gospel dog. …read more.

Billy Joe “Bill” Hiatt, 78, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, April 2, 2015, at his home. He was born on Jan. 8, 1937, in Piqua, Ohio, to Elster and Mary (Pollock) Hiatt. He graduated in 1955 from Wendell Wilke High School in Elwood, and on July 8, 1961, …read more.

We’re compiling a list of the Easter egg hunts planned around Kosciusko County. We will be updating the list as announcements come to out attention. If you have an Easter egg hunt you would like added to the list, email [email protected] Cromwell Saturday, April 4 — The Cromwell Easter Egg Hunt will take place with a …read more.

Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday: Back To The Future – 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 3 The Downtown Otitis Media – 10 p.m. Saturday, April 4. No cover. Rex’s Rendezvous Open Jam with Dustin Castle – Thursday, April 2 Medevil Brooklym – 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 3 Subterfuge – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4 Leesburg Pie Eyed …read more.

  To open the April 2 meeting of the Warsaw Board of Works, Warsaw Police Detective Brad Kellar was recognized for two recent awards he’s received. Kellar was awarded the Bishop Award and Iron Warrior Award at a recent National Criminal Enforcement Association conference. “First and foremost, we appreciate that you guys allow us to …read more.

By TRINA HOY Community Development Director, Kosciusko County Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to thank the more than 200 bowlers who helped start something by participating in Bowl for Kids’ Sake in Kosciusko County in March and the ambassador committee who worked tirelessly to make it special. The event raised …read more.

By KIM MURPHY Director of Communications, Ruoff Home Mortgage Residential mortgage lender Ruoff Home Mortgage announced that Kevin Eames was the top loan originator for their Warsaw office for the month of March. Eames has been with Ruoff Home Mortgage since July 2013. The top spot in each branch office is based on the number …read more.

Ralph Lee Adkins, 62, of Warsaw, passed away at his residence surrounded by family at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 40 years moving here from Kentucky. He attended Betsy Layne School in Betsy Layne, Ky. He moved to Warsaw in 1975 when he started working …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: Martin Financial Management v. Amber Combs Baldridge, Milford, $385.22 Brittney Stump v. Authure Fields Jr., Mentone, $144 Ryan A. Westby v. Kim Hart, Warsaw, $294 Wilcher LLC …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw softball team is a work in progress this season. That work continued Wednesday night for the Tigers. A fast start carried a strong Mishawaka team past host Warsaw 15-3 in the second game of the young season for both teams. The Tigers, under first-year coach Kevin Dishman, drop to 0-2 on …read more.

WARSAW – It was a case of Home Sweet Home Wednesday evening for the Warsaw baseball team. The Tigers home opener resulted in a 3-2 win over South Bend Clay on a sun-drenched day. Warsaw, which dropped its opener by a 7-0 count at Crown Point Tuesday night, edged past the Colonials. Marcelo Rodriguez led …read more.

There was an unusual amount of officers in the Mentone area this morning causing some residents to wonder what was transpiring. Jon Hart, Tippecanoe Valley School Resource Office, reports four K9 units were brought in to search the hall ways and locker areas at the high school, middle school and Burket Educational Center for controlled …read more.

The public is cordially invited to attend the second annual Warsaw Diversity Rally from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in Warsaw’s Central Park Fountain Plaza. This year’s event features speakers covering diversity-related topics such as socio-economic issues in Kosciusko County, religous diversity, GLBT topics, cultural holidays and labels and preconceptions associated with …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Warsaw Community Schools Jefferson Elementary, Warsaw, had some special visitors Tuesday afternoon, March 31. Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker, father of Jefferson Spartans Mason, Jocelyn and Addison, came to speak to some of the students. Whitaker brought along the K-9 unit to demonstrate how these working dogs serve our community. The demonstration …read more.

MISHAWAKA – Two of the area’s top boys track programs squared off at Penn Tuesday night. Once again, when the dust had cleared, Warsaw had gotten the best of the Kingsmen. The Tigers won 11 events on the evening to top host Penn 82-50 in the season opener for coach Matt Thacker’s talented team. Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw girls track team home opener Tuesday night showcased another impressive effort. Coach Scott Erba’s team rolled to a 94-38 win over visiting East Noble in the non-conference matchup. The host Tigers won 11 events on the night to improve to 3-0 on the young season. Sophomore standout Allison Miller paced the winners …read more.

Kosciusko 11:42 p.m. Monday, March 30, 100 block Pequignot Drive, Pierceton. Bryan Edward Perry reported damage to his truck Warsaw 4:08 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 1000 block East Center Street, Warsaw. Randy Lee Bonham reported being battered by an individual at his residence. 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 400 block South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Village …read more.

CROWN POINT – The Warsaw baseball team opened its season Tuesday evening with a 7-0 loss at Crown Point. The host Bulldogs also took the junior varsity contest by beating the Tigers 11-1. Warsaw will host South Bend Clay today at 5 p.m. The Tigers are then idle until playing at Tippecanoe Valley on April …read more.

Ada J. Shaffer, 85, of Warsaw, passed away at 4:27 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was a homemaker and a self-employed child care provider, having babysat for many children over the years. Ada was a member of Brookpark Community Church of the Brethren in Brookpark, Ohio, she was …read more.

Join the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce for Meet The Candidates from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at Lakeview Middle School located at 848 E. Smith St., Warsaw. A Primary Election will be held within the county on May 5, 2015. Meet The Candidates provides opportunity for voters to better know their candidates. …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw Community High School senior multi-sport standout Pam Miller signed a letter of intent to continue her education and play basketball at Grace College. Miller, a two-year starter and a four-year varsity letter winner for the Lady Tiger basketball program, helped lead Michelle Harter’s squad to  the IHSAA sectional championship at Goshen this …read more.

Students at Washington and Madison elementary schools are celebrating after a battle of wits at the state level. The Washington and Madison chess teams both made it to the state competition under the tutelage of chess team instructor and music teacher Jay Bolduc. Bolduc has taught chess at WCS for the past 12 years with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:32 p.m. Monday, March 30, 329 E. Tulip Tree Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Brenda M. Clark, 55, East Tulip Tree Drive, Warsaw, and Stanley E. Hershberger, 43, East CR 1000S, Claypool. Clark backed into Hershberger’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. 4:51 a.m. Monday, March …read more.

CHICAGO – The Midwest Xtreme dance teams were at it again. And once again, the big stage had the teams from Warsaw shining brightest. Recently the Warsaw-based Midwest Xtreme All-Star Cheer and Dance teams competed at The American Championship – Varsity Brand. The two-day competition attracted over a hundred teams from all over the Midwest. …read more.

WARSAW – A fast start carried South Bend Riley past Warsaw Monday in prep softball action. The Wildcats scored five runs in each of the first two innings en route to topping the Tigers 18-2 in five innings. Warsaw, making its season debut under new head coach Kevin Dishman, was outhit 19-5 in the contest. …read more.

MISHAWAKA – The boys’ portion of the McDonald’s Michiana High School All-Star Basketball Games gave fans exactly what they wanted to see Monday night. Points. Plenty of points. A “balanced” offensive outburst carried the Gray team past the Red squad 126-105 in the fourth annual contest held in the Wiekamp Center on the Bethel College …read more.

William H. Smith, 58 of Warsaw, passed away at 12:28 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2015 in Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. On April 25, 1956, he was born in Warsaw to Robert and Janice (Hyde) Smith. He was united in marriage to Patricia Nine on May 27, 1985 in Warsaw, who survives. A lifetime …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw senior Jake Mangas and Plymouth senior Haley Harrell are among a group to receive the prestigious Cato Memorial Scholarship. The Indiana High School Athletic Association announced this year’s group of 13 senior student‐athletes who will be honored next month with the 2015 C. Eugene Cato Memorial Scholarship Awards. These well‐rounded, positive role …read more.

Christine Jo Little, 58, passed away peacefully at 9 a.m. Monday, March 30, after a lengthy battle with colon cancer at the Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne after a weekend of being surrounded by close friends who shared her life. She was born in Warsaw on Aug. 12, 1956, to William F. and …read more.

The Warsaw Community Public Library had a great turnout Saturday, March 28, for Indiana-native Karen Land’s presentation on her adventures racing the Alaskan Iditarod. Land, who grew up near Indianapolis, has completed the nearly 1,100 mile Iditarod Trail sled dog race a total of three times. The trail stretches through some of the most difficult …read more.

By MICHELLE BOXELL Community Relations Manager, Cardinal Services of Indiana The annual Head Start Round Up, registering children for Head Start classes for the coming school year, will be held between the hours of 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and noon until 3 p.m. Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10. Families living in Kosciusko …read more.

Twenty-seven Warsaw Community High School students are preparing to embark on the trip of a lifetime. French students in Anne Slaughter and Christopher Hindsley’s classes will set out for Noirt, France on April 1 to visit students at Lycée Saint-André, a high school with a long-standing history with WCHS. According to Slaughter, the relationship between …read more.

By MELISSA CHAPMAN Cataloging Supervisor, Warsaw Community Public Library I was pleasantly surprised that this year’s Big Read novel is “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. It is one of my favorites. Bradbury’s terrifying vision of a future is a brilliant allegory that remains intelligent and pertinent even today. Last week the movie that was released …read more.

Harrison “Harry” F. Bornmann III, 83, formerly of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at 12:49 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, Colo., after battling the progression of Parkinson’s for the past several years. A proud graduate of Purdue University with a bachelor’s in Agriculture, Harry then served in the Army Signal …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department are investigating several fires of incendiary means at RR Donnelley, 2801 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw. The first fire was reported at 6:04 p.m. Thursday, March 26, when fire crews were called after a working fire was found in one of the restrooms. The fire was contained to that area and …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2:35 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 200 block West Prairie Street, Warsaw. Josephine Yates reported criminal mischief to a detached garage. 3:54 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 900 block East Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Lina Mei Zhen reported criminal mischief to door and door frame.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) announced today that the European Commission has conditionally cleared Zimmer’s proposed acquisition of Biomet, Inc. The EC’s clearance is conditioned upon Zimmer entering into agreements with a suitable buyer to divest certain assets comprising the remedy package previously submitted to the EC. Zimmer expects to enter into such …read more.

A lot of the names may have changed this spring for the Warsaw boys track program. The high expectations for the team definitely have not though. The Tigers look to continue on the recent run of stellar seasons. Warsaw has dominated the Northern Lakes Conference for the past several years, won its fourth sectional title …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:50 p.m. Saturday, March 28, East Center Street. Driver: Unknown, and Kimberly K. Wanemacher, 12B Road, Bourbon. An unknown driver left the scene after backing east into Wanemacher’s vehicle which was parked and unoccupied at the time of the accident. Damage up to $2,500 11:40 …read more.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) is celebrating a key milestone in 2015 for its NexGen® Complete Knee System. 2015 is the 20th year since Zimmer first introduced the NexGen knee system, with its innovative design and component quality, to the market. To date, more than five million implantations of the NexGen knee have …read more.

Bernardina Martinez Arriaga, 88, of Warsaw, passed away at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2015, in her residence. On May 26, 1926, she was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to Francisco Arriaga and Eusebia Martinez DeArriaga. She was united in marriage to Andres Martinez who preceded her in death in 1992. Bernardina was a …read more.

By SUMMER ZIMMER Director of Communications and Social Responsibility, Kosciusko Community YMCA The YMCA’s Corporate Challenge, for the businesses of Kosciusko County, is offered to increase employee and community health and fitness, to build employee pride and dedication and to develop community spirit. Participants spend quality time together working as a team, outside of the …read more.

UPDATE: Due to rain in the forecast, the Easter egg hunt has been moved to the Gateway Education Center, 201 N. Union St., Warsaw. Those who want to hunt should visit between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and enter door number one. By JILL JACKSON Warsaw Community Schools Gateway Education Center The Rebound class at …read more.

Emergency personal were called to respond to an accident located at Crystal Lake Road and CR 400W, Warsaw, at 1:45 p.m. on Friday. According to an accident report filed by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Melanie S. Bennett, 17, N. CR 650W, Warsaw, and Bruce J. Treiber, 57, S. CR 900W, Mentone, were involved in the crash …read more.

Article by MEGAN STONE, DEBBIE JENSEN AND MICHELLE YEAGER Volunteer Coordinators of Friends of Warsaw Community Schools The great reputation of WCS has attracted many families to our community and therefore keeps our property values high. Our school corporation also attracts and retains the best educators who are committed to inspiring and equipping the youth of …read more.

WARSAW – The WCHS Athletic Department has announced that the softball season opener Saturday has been cancelled due to cold weather and poor field conditions. Warsaw was slated to host Elkhart Central Saturday at 11 a.m. The Tigers are now scheduled to open their season by hosting South Bend Riley on Monday (March 30) at …read more.

We’re compiling a list of the Easter egg hunts planned around Kosciusko County. We will be updating the list as announcements come to out attention. If you have an Easter egg hunt you would like added to the list, email [email protected] Warsaw Sunday, March 29 – First Christian Church’s Easter egg hunt will be at …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory responded to a working fire in a restroom at RR Donnelley, 2801 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, at 6:04 p.m. Thursday. The fire was contained to the restroom and extinguished. Fire units were on the scene for approximately three hours. Assisting departments were Winona Lake Fire, Multi-Township EMS, Claypool and Pierceton fire …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: Affordable Construction v. Chris and Ivonne Owens, Warsaw, $3,504 Bauer Law Office v. Christopher Ganshorn, Syracuse, $4,377.85 Canterbury House Apartments v. Matthew Kruger, Akron, $2,131.79 Kieli Perkins, …read more.

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) is highlighting its Vivacit-E® Advanced Bearing Technology with Vitamin E by celebrating a significant testing milestone. A paper published earlier this month reported that, at 96 million cycles of in vitro wear testing, Vivacit-E Advanced Bearing Technology featuring Vitamin E grafted highly crosslinked polyethylene hip acetabular liners from …read more.

  Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory was called at 10:12 p.m. Thursday to Mason Health Care, 900 Provident Drive, Warsaw, where they found a working fire in the laundry room. Fire crews extinguished the fire and used fans to remove smoke from hallways and rooms. Fire crews were on the scene until 4:25 a.m. today (Friday, March …read more.

Juanita Osbun, 87, passed away at 8:02 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Born June 13, 1927 in Warsaw, Juanita was the daughter of Delmar and Wanda (Tompkins) Evans. She and Stephen Osbun would marry July 5, 1945 in Leesburg. Juanita was a lifetime Warsaw homemaker who also worked …read more.

Linda C. Novotny, 53, of Warsaw, passed away at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at her residence. She was born on March 2, 1962 to Ken and Jane (Downs) Duszynski in Michigan City. She graduated from Elston High School, Michigan City. On Aug. 6, 1988, she married David Novotny in Warsaw. He survives. She …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Fifteen seniors and 15 underclass boys basketball players have earned IBCA/Subway “Supreme 15” All-State honors for 2014-15, it was announced Thursday. In a new level of awards, the IBCA also named 30 Large School All-State players (15 seniors, 15 underclass) and 30 Small School All-State players (15 seniors, 15 underclass). The “Supreme 15” is the top …read more.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Lavish Hair Designs, inside Rockstar Nails, 600 N. Detroit St., Warsaw

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 Warsaw Performing Arts Center NASA Astronaut Colonel Kevin A. Ford – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26 Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day – 7 …read more.

Gladys Marie Coblentz, 87, of Warsaw, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Warsaw Meadows. She was born Jan. 9, 1928, in Coronith, Miss. She was united in marriage to Ralph H. Coblentz on Oct. 12, 1948, in South Bend. Ralph preceded her on June 3, 1983. She survived by sisters: Margaret Ward …read more.