The executive director of the Indiana Medical Device Manufacturers Council is “hopeful” federal lawmakers will repeal a tax on medical device makers. Peggy Welch wants to further educate Hoosier legislators about the impact of the industry today during Life Sciences Exhibitor Day at the Statehouse. She says while large companies can “weather the tax,” smaller …read more.

A former manager at a local auto dealership has been arrested, and an investigation is ongoing. Travis J. Dice, 33, of Sand Hills Lane, Warsaw, was booked into the Kosciusko County Jail just before 10 p.m. Saturday on a single charge of receiving stolen property. On Friday, a 2002 Ford F150 truck was reported stolen …read more.

Mantis Skate Park, located at 400 Little League Drive in Boggs Industrial Park, will open for the season at 4 p.m. Friday, April 12. The skate park is a fully-supervised, family-friendly facility managed by Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department. The park is open to users of all ages for skateboarding and inline skating. Admission is …read more.

Do you have shoe boxes full of old family photographs? Learn how to date, identify and preserve these visual documents. A workshop being held at Warsaw Community Public Library focuses on photographic processes and formats starting with the daguerreotype invented in 1839, moving up through present day digital images. Photograph history and preservation expert Joan …read more.

Charles L. Carnes, 77, of Hoffman Lake, Warsaw, Ind., died at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Warsaw Meadows Care Center. On Aug. 18, 1935, he was born in Warren, Ind., to Fred and Martha (Mossburg) Carnes. He married Sandra L. Keiper in January 1959 at Koontz Lake, Ind. Charles “Chuck” Carnes served in …read more.

Pauline L. Gibson, 97, a former resident of rural Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 2:15 p.m. Thursday April 4, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City, Ind., where she had been a resident for the past seven years. She was born June 16, 1915, in Marion County, Ind., a daughter of the late James H. …read more.

The Board of Directors for Kosciusko REMC are pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Goslee as the KREMC president and chief executive officer. Goslee brings more than 40 years of relevant industry experience to his new role, having previously served as manager of Operations and Engineering for KREMC since 2002. “We welcome Bruce’s experience …read more.

Jerry E. Brown, 58, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 11:43 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013 in his residence. He was born Oct. 13, 1954, in Warsaw to Ridley and Juanita (Campbell) Brown. He was a lifetime Warsaw, In resident and member of God’s Highway to Heaven Church, Warsaw. In 1973 he was united in …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_IO4bETORQ] Do you believe you have what it takes to be named Kosciusko’s most talented? Put your skills and talent’s to the test in StaceyPageOnline.com’s Kosciusko’s Got Talent Contest! Whether you are looking to air your talent on stage in front of thousands of people or hoping to add some cash to your wallet, …read more.

Lakeview Middle School will host a live pro wrestling event Friday night to benefit the American Cancer Society. Friday night’s evening of professional wrestling with Supreme Productions features a Pro Wrestling King event that will have wrestlers from around the country converge on Warsaw to support Relay for Life of Kosciusko County. Doors open at …read more.

The Board of Kosciusko Community Senior Services is pleased to announce the exciting changes taking place at KCSS. The new executive director, Jo Faulkner, has many new planned activities on the horizon for the seniors of Kosciusko County that will take KCSS into a new direction and with the potential for expanded services. Faulkner  is …read more.

Billy G. Fryman, 62, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 2:25 a.m. Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born May 2, 1950, in Cynthiana, Ky., to Odus and Arphia (McNees) Fryman. He moved to Warsaw in 2000 from Indianapolis, Ind. Billy worked for 12 years as a material handler for …read more.

Ana Nunez, 42, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 4:35 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born Jan. 23, 1971, in Apaseo el Alto, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Jose Nunez and Paula (Cervantes) Nunez. On May 10, 1988, she married Enrique Perez in Mexico. She moved to Warsaw in …read more.

Habitat Women Build is having the first official work day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and continues through the projected final day on May 28. The tentative schedule for Saturday through Monday will be frame work on the new Habitat for Humanity house on Warsaw’s Market Street. On Tuesday and Wednesday, April 9-10, …read more.

    The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club donated $300 to the Boomerang Backpack program. Boomerang Backpack is a program developed by students at Warsaw Community High School where food is supplied to underprivileged children over the weekend through the school system in a backpack that is returned on Monday to be refilled. Through various fundraising …read more.

The Warsaw Board of Works and Public Safety moved to approve an agreement today that will provide new hire testing services for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. According to WWFT Chief Mike Brubaker, the test will allow the fire department to administer a standardized test through an outside proctor. The test will then be graded and …read more.

Sue C. Schaaf, 77, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 6:03 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 29, 1936, in Warsaw to Fred and Mary (Schooley) Hoover. Sue was united in marriage to Kenneth Schaaf on Nov. 26, 1954, in Warsaw. She was a lifetime Warsaw resident …read more.

Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties Board President Brett Harter CGP, of Freeman & Harter Custom Homes, welcomed George Robertson, executive director of Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. to the BAKFC General Membership Meeting.The members and guests heard about business start ups and expansions in Kosciusko County last year. Kosciusko County and Indiana are currently in an …read more.

An accident on SR 15 at the Walmart entrance had traffic in the southbound lane of SR 15 backed up for about 30 minutes Friday. Two vehicles collided at about 12:20 p.m. According to a Warsaw Police report, Ty W. Marshall Brown, 18, West Corlys Lane, Silver Lake, failed to yield the right of way …read more.

American rock band Blue Öyster Cult has officially cancelled their performance as this year’s headliner for the Classic Rock Concert in Warsaw’s Central Park. Staci Young, recreation director of the city of Warsaw, was notified Thursday evening that due to a scheduling oversight by Artistic Management, the group would no longer be able to perform …read more.

Child molesting charges have been filed against a Warsaw man following an investigation by Warsaw Police Department. Shannon Lee Webb, 33, 423 Fort Wayne St., was arrested around 9 p.m. Thursday night on two class A felony counts of child molesting involving a victim less than 14 years old. According to a probable cause affidavit, …read more.

Department of Natural Resources grants totaling more than $693,000 will be used to fund the battle against invasive aquatic vegetation in Indiana’s lakes. Of the $693,000 allotted, a total of $127,020 will be used for lakes within Kosciusko County. Lakes to receive aide against invasive aquatic vegetation include Kuhn, Big Barbee, Little Barbee, Irish, Sawmill, …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9wTXHLx-zc] Look beyond the tough exterior of knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards and helmets and you’ll see some of the kindest hearts in Kosciusko County. Never mind the intimidating names like L Bow Peep, Mouthy Magpie, Buckwyld Barbie and Brecken Urneck, these ladies are actually softies when it comes to their community. The Lake …read more.

Laurie Voss Circulation Supervisor Warsaw Community Public Library It’s that time of year when my thoughts turn to Spring, and flowers. But, unfortunately, I did not inherit my mother’s green thumb. It’s more tan with dark brown spotting! But, having moved last fall to a home in the country that comes with lots of landscaping …read more.

The St. Regis Club, 114 S. Buffalo St., holds a mix of public and private events. Here are a few upcoming events at the St. Regis Club that will be open to the public: Friday, April 5 – Gabe Rager’s foodtruck Curbside will be parked outside the club starting at 5pm. Friday, April 19 – …read more.

Becoming an all too common scenario, a Norfolk Southern train blocks the CR 350 North crossing in Warsaw. Motorists are realizing growing frustrations as the times that the crossing is blocked continues to grow. Today, a northbound train blocked the crossing from 9:50 a.m. to 12:33 p.m. (Photo provided) StaceyPageOnline.com and Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer …read more.

In light of a recent sexual assault that occurred here in Warsaw, and as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Personal Security Awareness Month, personal safety instructor Steve Zorn is offering to hold a free class for women. Zorn’s Self-Defense/Rape Prevention course in Warsaw, now scheduled for Sunday, April 21, will be a 3-hour …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week are available at the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Valerie is a year-old neutered female, orange, black and white short-hair calico kittie. She was surrendered by her owner in January. Valerie is a bit timid at first, but warms up quickly to people. She is a bit of …read more.

A long-standing cooperative tradition, this year’s annual meeting is the 74th for Kosciusko REMC. On Saturday, April 20, the meeting will take place at Warsaw Community Church, 2300 Ranch Rd., Warsaw. Doors to the event will open at 8:30 a.m., and members can participate in a variety of activities during a pre-meeting expo. Scheduled activities …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com will be featuring a question and answer format once a month where Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer answers readers questions. Where does the airport runway expansion stand? What are the plans for CR 100 East and when is construction expected to begin? At the budget hearings last fall, the city council supported and approved the …read more.

Eva Belle Freeman, 93, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth, Ind. She was born Feb. 6, 1920, in Pierceton, Ind., to Ora Edward Priser and Pearl Jane (Copeland) Priser. She lived most of her life in the Warsaw area. She married Dale D. Freeman …read more.

Giverny Fitness Studio, Warsaw, will host an open house from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18. The public is invited to learn about the studio’s classes, tour the facility and attend a cooking demonstration by Maple Leaf Farms. Giverny employees will be on hand to discuss the studio’s many fitness offerings. These include …read more.

Woodrow A. ‘Woody’ Everly, 71, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in residence. He was born Nov. 18, 1941, in Mishawaka, Ind., to Donald and Wanda L. (Marker) Everly. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County, Ind., resident. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1959 …read more.

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Whitley County Circuit Court Judge James Heuer has been seated as a special judge to hear Paul H. Gingerich’s new waiver hearing. The request for a new judge was filed by Gingerich’s attorney, Monica Foster of Indianapolis, who successfully argued the boy’s appeal before the Indiana Court of Appeals, which was affirmed by the Indiana …read more.

In memory of her late husband, Joan Kizer and her family and friends pitched in to purchase an automated external defibrillator for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Today, the AED unit was presented to the WWFT. “I’m certain Jack would be pleased with this tribute to his memory,” said Joan Kizer in making the presentation to …read more.

Families are invited to celebrate the diversity of Kosciusko County agriculture from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair,” at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. All attendees receive a gift for attending. Diversity truly describes the experience you will have while attending this event. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, April 2, 4:04 a.m. Officers were called to a location on West Island Lane where a woman reported her truck stolen, possibly by her fiancé. Monday, April 1, 5:52 p.m. James Andersen, North 300 East, Leesburg, reported the theft of …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: April 1, 2013 Andres Adame Cortes, 24, 3699 N. 175 E. Lot 59, Warsaw, arrested for OWI. Bond: $1,000 Taylor L. Lasuer, 20, 9157 W. 125 N., Etna Green, arrested for auto theft. Bond: $1,000 Jaime Christina Rice, 33, 3060 E. Old …read more.

Charges of felony sexual misconduct have been filed against a Warsaw man who was located in the Super 8 motel with a 14-year-old girl. Christopher Allen Jr., 33, of Warsaw, was taken into custody Monday after Warsaw Police were called to the motel by the girl’s grandfather. Police say the grandfather walked in on the …read more.

The April Warsaw First Friday theme is “Spring Fever” and the event is slated for this Friday. Magician Kent Brown will take Center Street stage at 6 p.m. and a popular movie, “Grease,” will be shown in the city council chambers at 7 p.m. Crafters and vendors are also slated to be set up on …read more.

It was a productive day in Indianapolis for Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce members last week. Seventeen concerned business people participated in the annual Indy Bus-In. The group met with Lt. Governor Ellspermann to discuss initiatives from her office – including Stellar Community grants and the proposed personal income tax reduction as part of …read more.

Proposed at the last Warsaw Common Council meeting by Warsaw resident Monica Boyer, two city council women took charge of the request and put a city-wide spring clean-up effort in place. The first Community Clean-up Week will be held April 20-26 and will coincide with the Kosciusko County Recycling Depot’s Environmental Action Week. Council president …read more.

The city of Warsaw is working with Warsaw Community Schools in reviewing security policies and that will likely mean the hiring of additional police officers. “I don’t want to get too detailed yet because there are too many things that still need to be worked out,” said Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, but as the school …read more.

Nancy Carolyn Wehrly, 78, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, March 31, 2013, at Warsaw Meadows, Warsaw. Nancy was born May 27, 1934 in Kosciusko County to Charles and Lucille Evelyn (Langel) Dickey. On July 30, 1955, in Warsaw, Ind., she and Herschel O. Wehrly were married. Living most of her life …read more.

The 4-H Royalty Contest is open to all 8th, 9th and 10th year 4-H members, or youth in grades 10-12. This contest gives the youth the opportunity to express his/her achievements, leadership and community service  activities, through an application and interview process. Interviews are held by a panel of three judges selected by the committee. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: March 31, 2013 Aaron Kinser Brubaker, 29, 101 Warner Drive 9, Claypool, arrested for battery and public intoxication. Bond: $500 Reuben Jessie Delion, 19, 313 Rattington Circle, Warsaw, arrested for illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage. No bond noted March 30, 2013 …read more.

The alleged brutal killing of a pair of mute swans over the weekend has residents of Sechrist Lake up in arms and calling for the dismissal of a property owner board member responsible for it. George Hiatt is a part-time resident of Irish Lake and a member of the Barbee Lake Property Owners Association. On …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFe4GoZLFBY] Hundreds of children and their parents turned out to the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds Saturday afternoon. Egg hunts were held for children ages 1 year old up to 12 years old.

The Community Good Friday Service sponsored by the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association will be held at 7 p.m. tonight at the Warsaw Missionary Church, 1849 E. Springhill Rd., Warsaw. The Tenebrae “Service of Darkness” will be a time of reflection on the suffering, crucifixion and anticipation of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  Pastors from  churches …read more.

Multi-Township EMS is bringing an internationally known speaker, author, instructor and paramedic to Warsaw who will use his unique style of motivation to educate medical professionals on the topic of advanced medical care. Bob Page has presented seminars across the United States, Canada, Mexico and in Europe and is recognized for his energetic, humorous and …read more.

On Saturday, April 27, the Kosciusko Community YMCA will be celebrating YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day® with a free community event that encourages kids in Kosciusko County to get moving and learning, and families living healthier. Healthy Kids Day, the Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being, takes place at 1,900 Ys and kick-starts …read more.

All boys and girls interested in Young Tiger Football and Cheerleading should attend one of the sign-ups at the Boys and Girls Club. Sign-ups will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following Saturdays: April 6, April 20 and April 27. Boys from 7-12 years of age, any size and any weight …read more.

Kosciusko Community Hospital recently partnered with Multi-Township EMS services by donating $3,500 to sponsor the purchase of 1,000 “Friends and Family Adult/Child CPR Anytime” kits. Multi-Township EMS started a community directive called “One Heart Program” that focuses on increasing community awareness of the importance of learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation and providing educational tools for all age …read more.

On Tuesday, March 19,  Jefferson Elementary students participated in Jump Rope for Heart. Jump Rope for Heart is a program sponsored by the American Heart Association. Students from Jefferson Elementary stayed after school to jump rope and raise money for the American Heart Association. The money raised by the school helps fund potentially lifesaving research …read more.

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the country’s longest-running and most prestigious award and recognition program for creative teenagers, has announced its 2013 National Award recipients. The Northwest Indiana and Lower Southwest Michigan Region had 17 students awarded national medals from a panel of distinguished judges. Among those honored were Nikki Abel and Lauren Snodgrass of …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Wednesday, March 27, 5:51 a.m. South Country Club Road and East 300 South, Warsaw. Drivers: Jannie S. Roberts, 65, South Maple Lane, North Manchester; and Sheila R. Hackworth, 50, East 1200 South, Silver Lake. Several deer ran into the …read more.

  Suzy Earl of Warsaw has been selected as a winner in America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by The Monsanto Fund. Grow Communities gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 donation to direct to their favorite non-profit organizations. To further support counties that have been declared disaster areas due to the drought by the USDA …read more.

Josephine F. Manning, 93, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 6:43 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on Dec. 29, 1919, to Joe and Stella (Sherman) Tushner. She lived in Chicago moving to Warsaw in 1977. She married Foster W. Manning in Chicago. He preceded …read more.

Reconstruction and expansion work on Husky Trail in Warsaw is set to begin soon and Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner has issued letters to all affected property owners about what the task will entail. In a letter dated March 26, Skinner wrote, “As you may or may not be aware, the city was successfully awarded …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week are from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Debbie is a 10-month-old neutered female, orange tabby domestic short-hair kitty. She was brought in as a stray on Jan. 26. Debbie is a very affectionate and loving older kitten. She is playful and likes to play rough at times. …read more.

Easter Egg hunts will take place this Saturday at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds in Warsaw. A total of four egg hunts will be held in short, 10-minute intervals. Children ages 1-2 years old can hunt eggs at 1 p.m. The hunt for children ages 3-5 years old begins at 1:10 p.m.; at 1:20 p.m. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Historical Society genealogy research library is partnering with the Warsaw Community Public Library genealogy club to bring Joan Hostetler, a Pierceton native, for a genealogy photographic program April 9 at WCPL. Hostetler is certified in photographic restoration and is co-owner of Heritage Photo and Research Services, Indianapolis. A workshop on how to …read more.

The Honeywell House in Wabash will host its fourth annual poetry night at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11. This event has been made possible by corporate sponsor Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service and individual sponsor J.D. and Phyllis Downey. The Honeywell House is celebrating poetry month by hosting an evening of shared poetry. Guests are encouraged to …read more.

Michael Ray Long, 35, of Warsaw, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant issued through Kosciusko County at the culmination of a current investigation by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department detective division. Long is charged with a class C felony charge of child molesting and a class D felony charge of sexual battery. According to a …read more.

MutualBank has announced and welcomed the hiring of Greg Binkerd as financial center manager for the 15 North office in Warsaw. In his role, Binkerd will be responsible for the 15 North financial center as well as growing relationships with customers in the Warsaw area. Binkerd brings with him over 24 years of outside sales …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Tuesday, March 26, 8:26 a.m. East 400 North, east of North 400 East, Warsaw. Driver: Jamison G. Bolt, 16, East 375 North, Warsaw. Bolt said he drove off the road for no reason and collided with a couch. Damages: less than …read more.

The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary invites you to a soup and pie lunch at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw. The meal will include homemade soup, pie and beverages to attendees. Cost to attend is $6.

Tri Kappa Sorority will host its Annual Trunk Show from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Stonehenge Golf Club. The trunk show is to raise funds for its scholarship program. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for girls 15 and under, and may be obtained by calling Celise Beckham at 317-538-0374. …read more.

  Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt recently celebrated the opening of its new business at 550 W. 300 N., Warsaw. Zoyo is a neighborhood gathering place where you’re empowered to build your dream yogurt creation and lounge with friends in an open air atmosphere created by the unique glass roll-up doors. At Zoyo you’re the master of …read more.

Jerry L. C. Belcher, 21, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 11:27 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born April 24, 1991, in Warsaw to Johnny and Angela (Renschler) Belcher. He was a 2009 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. On Jan. 13, 2009, Jerry entered the U.S. …read more.

In observance of Good Friday, the city of Warsaw offices will be closed Friday. Friday’s trash route will be picked up on Thursday and all other routes will remain the same. As a reminder, all trash needs to be out by 7 a.m., bagged and placed in no larger than a 32-gallon container with a …read more.

Kenneth Joseph Miller, 53, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Parkveiw Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born Sept. 29, 1959, in Peru, Ind., to Lawrence John Miller and Dulcena Mae Walls. On Nov. 10, 1984, in Brisbane, Australia, he married Cecilia Abreu. Kenny attended Madison …read more.

The Indiana Real Estate Markets Report today released by the state’s Realtors shows that statewide, when comparing February 2013 to February 2012, the following occurred: The number of closed home sales increased 18.4 percent to 4,577, The median sale price of those homes increased 4.5 percent to $105,000, The average sale price increased 5.6 percent …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com is proud to announce the newest member of our reporting team. Starting Thursday, March 28, Carson Kerlin, a fourth-grade student at Eisenhower Elementary, will be helping bring current school news and weekend weather reports to members of the Kosciusko County community. What Kerlin lacks in age and size he more than makes up for …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geiwGPNP1Kk]   Story by Carson Kerlin, Junior Reporter at Eisenhower Elementary Good Afternoon. This is Carson Kerlin reporting from Eisenhower Elementary School. Today I would like to tell you about the fourth grade Famous Hoosier’s Project. The Famous Hoosier Project is an Indiana history assignment that has been required at Eisenhower for many years. Students …read more.

The Warsaw Ballroom Dance Association invites the public to attend a ballroom dance from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13), North Webster. Wayne and Laurie will provide live music. Cost for the evening is $12.50 per person, taken at the door. …read more.

Do you have the best chili recipe around? If your answer is yes, then you need to enter it in the first annual Taste of Agriculture chili cook-off contest. The cook-off is a part of “A Taste of Agriculture in Kosciusko County: A Family Affair,” being held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. An address in the 12000 north block of CR 300 East, Syracuse, reported a residential burglary/theft. An unknown suspect(s) entered the residence and took an engagement ring and a birth stone ring, along with prescription medication. If you have …read more.

The Ambassador Committee of the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce has chosen Joseph M. Thallemer Vision Care Center as Chamber Member of the Month for April. Joseph M. Thallemer Vision Care Center is located at 3301 E. Center St. Ext. in Warsaw. They are proud to have served patients and the community since 1977, …read more.

Benny R. Stage Sr., 77, Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 1 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, at his home on Lake Sharon, Warsaw, from battling cancer. On May 7, 1935, he was born in Elwood, Ind., to Francis A. ‘Abb’ and Marybelle (Fish) Stage. He married Mary Downham on July 27, 1962, in Elwood. They moved …read more.

Sheila Sipple, 69, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on 6:25 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013, at The Villages Hospice House in The Villages, Fla. On Nov. 30, 1943, Shelia was born to William and Madonna (Clapper) Sipple in Meyersdale, Pa. She was a resident of Kosciusko County since 1991 after moving here …read more.

Security at the Justice Building in Warsaw was recently evaluated and the report found mostly positive results. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Aaron Rovenstine gave the county commissioners the findings today. Rovenstine said the evaluation was conducted along with the U.S. Marshal’s Office. The last evaluation was conducted over 10 years ago. The most recent main …read more.

National Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana is this week and, as part of it, a test of the Emergency Alert System will be held Wednesday, March 27. The EAS tests will occur in all area communities between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and again between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. tomorrow. The test will …read more.

Tonight’s Warsaw Community School Board meeting marked the third consecutive month that Steve Long, a concerned parent and employee at Eagle Creek Firearms, addressed the school board on what safety measures parents can expect the school to take to prevent school violence. (See related) In an address to the board, Long requested that the school …read more.

Country artist Collin Raye was one of the true hit makers of the 1990’s. Collin still continues to crank out soulful, heartfelt material with the honesty and richness that is signature to his vocals, making him one of the greatest vocalists of our time. Collin is nothing if not passionate. His fiery delivery has made …read more.

A Warsaw man critically injured in a Jan. 18 incident has succumbed to his injuries. Jerry Lee Charles Belcher, 21, Warsaw, died at 11:27 a.m. Monday at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. The Allen County Coroner’s Office stated Belcher’s death was the result of complications of traumatic brain injury due to blunt force trauma caused when …read more.

While Indiana law prohibits trains from blocking public railroad-highway grade crossings for more than 10 minutes, the law unfortunately has very little authority when it comes to enforcement. For residents of Warsaw and Claypool, that will not come as welcome news. According to Indiana law, a railroad corporation is not permitted to have any train …read more.

William C. “Chuck” Spencer, 55, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 5:05 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013, in his home. He was born Feb. 26, 1958, in Paintsville, Ky., to James and Polly (Click) Spencer. On May 6, 1976, he married Tamra Walters in Paintsville. He moved to Kosciusko County in 1997. William was an …read more.

Kosciusko County Clerk Ann Torpy, who took over the elected position on March 19 after winning a caucus vote over Christopher Sanders, is not only local, but has been working for the courts for many years. “I started here after high school as a part-time employee,” Torpy explained. “This is all I’ve ever really had, I’ve …read more.

TV actress turned author and public speaker was in Warsaw over the weekend to take part in the Warsaw Women’s Expo at the Orthopaedic Capital Center in Winona Lake. She was also the guest of honor at a benefit dinner Saturday night for the Raise the Roof campaign for Touch of Life Missions. Held at …read more.

The National Weather Service says a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Kosciusko County and surrounding areas until 10 a.m. Monday. Snow is expected to being falling this evening and increase in intensity in the overnight hours. Total accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are possible by late Monday morning.

The Lakes Area Autism Network (LAAN) has announced an event, Light the Sky for Autism Awareness Month. The event is scheduled to be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Central Park in Warsaw. At the event, participants will launch lanterns designed to contrast with the evening sky and send an uplifting message …read more.

Joy Day Fair, age 91, passed away March 21, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Joy Day lived out Proverbs 31, intentionally using her talents to make the world a better place. Formally trained in public speaking, she won state-wide speech contests as a high school student, presented inspirational programs to Kosciusko County groups after …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: March 19, 1:50 p.m. Rex Snyder was reported dead by natural causes. March 19, 1:55 p.m. Two boys followed dogs out of the house after they let them out causing a juvenile complaint. March 19, 9:45 p.m. Police arrested two parties for possession …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgwzquwkkM4]   Diane Jones and her young son, Keatrine, were on hand this afternoon for a groundbreaking ceremony for the inaugural Women Build of Kosciusko County. The home is being built by Habitat for Humanity and will largely consist of women volunteers. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at 549 E. Market St., Warsaw. The …read more.

Edgewood Middle School held its Winter sports awards reception on March 21 honoring all winter athletes for their hard work and accomplishments. Edgewood Middle School awards a Mental Attitude Award for each winter sport. Mental Attitude Award winners display the characteristics of excellent attitude, good sportsmanship, team spirit and individual effort. The following athletes were …read more.

Lettie Jo Lindsey, 78, of Warsaw, Ind., and formerly of Jackson, Mich., passed away at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center. She was born Jan. 2, 1935, in Martin, Ky., to Charles B. and Belle (Spears) Rickman. She was a daycare worker and loved spending time with the kids. She …read more.

Onita Jean McSurley, 84, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 6:10 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013, in  Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Sept. 3, 1928, in Dwale, Ky., to Jack Osborne and Emma Ellis. She lived most of her life in Kosciusko County, Ind. On Jan. 21, 1946, she married Lonie McSurley in …read more.

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. — DirectBuy presented a $56,500 check to the American Red Cross for its continued efforts to rebuild communities affected by Superstorm Sandy. The check was presented earlier this week at the company’s headquarters in Merrillville, Ind., by DirectBuy CEO Mike Bornhorst. “We are proud to be a part of the rebuilding efforts for …read more.