David B. McGuire, 65, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013, at his residence. David was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., where he was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School, Warsaw. He continued his education and graduated from Manchester College in North Manchester, Ind. He received his …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgements Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Money Matters v. Donald Adkins, Pierceton, $891.33; v. Joshua Weaver, Rochester, 1,030.00; v. Paul Gibbard, $1,791.00; v. James Kristin, North Manchester, 938.09; v. Angie Ketchum, Crawfordsville, $637.00; v. …read more.

Smoke Free Indy recently announced that the smoke-free ordinance passed las year by the Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council was upheld when presented to a federal judge. According to the group, courts across the United States have consistently ruled in favor of laws like these that protect workers and patrons from the effects of secondhand smoke. …read more.

A radio show that began in Indianapolis in 1983 and has grown into a national success turns 30 today. The Bob & Tom Show is now heard on more than 150 stations around the country. Co-host Tom Griswold says he and Bob Kevoian would have considered the show a success if it had lasted two …read more.

Warsaw Police were called to a residence in the 800 block of East Center Street shortly before 10 a.m. today where a man reportedly was armed with a gun. Police, with the assistance of Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies, immediately shut down an area of Center Street in front of the residence and located the …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHThkY6QNqo] We asked and, once again, our readers responded! StaceyPageOnline.com asked readers to send us photos of how they enjoyed or otherwise spent some time during what we are hoping is winter’s last hoorah! On Tuesday and into the early morning hours of Wednesday, Kosciusko County was blanketed in 11 inches of snow in …read more.

Maxine R. Williamson, 91, of Pierceton, Ind., passed away at 10:23 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Milford, Ind. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for the past 52 years where she was a homemaker and attended Morris Chapel United Methodist Church of Warsaw, Ind. Maxine was …read more.

Two-hour parking issues in downtown Warsaw have long plagued business owners who want to see the city come up with a solution that is more customer friendly. Today, Warsaw Traffic Commission members once again discussed the matter. For several months the commission has been studying the parking dilemma in an effort to ease concerns that …read more.

The following bowling league scores were reported by The Bowling Alley, Warsaw, for City North 12-13 and TGIF 12-13 team scores.  

Matt Hoskins, owner and CEO of PayProTec and PayProMedia in Warsaw, said to his employees today, “This town needs a way to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the Warsaw Community High School Basketball teams … let’s build a snowman.” This towering snowman, donning his tiger pride signature orange, was the result. From left are Jordan …read more.

James R. Smith, 89, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Health Park Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, Fla. On Aug. 14, 1923, he was born in Hobart, Ind., to Rex E. and Jennie (Huffer) Smith. He married Mary Lou Eherenman on June 22, 1947, in Warsaw. A lifetime …read more.

Members of the Warsaw Kiwanis Club Rose Committee have kicked off the 2013 Rose Project. Proceeds from the sale of roses go to support Kiwanis’ donations efforts to places like Riley Hospital for Children. This allows the group to fulfill its mission of “changing the world one child and one community at a time.” The …read more.

Goshen College’s student-operated radio station WGCS 91.1 The Globe just added two more huge accomplishments to its growing list: 2013 Best College Station in the Nation and Indiana’s Radio School of the Year. This is the second time the college radio station has received the top national award in three years from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting …read more.

Torrey J. Bauer is pleased to announce the opening of Bauer Law Office P.C. located at 116 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Bauer attended Grace College in Winona Lake and graduated from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, with honors in 1991. Since graduation, Bauer has been employed at Lavender & Bauer P.C. of Warsaw until …read more.

A Purdue University survey shows that Indiana farmland values have continued to increase despite last summer’s severe drought, and farm managers and rural appraisers from across the state expect the trend to continue. The results of the survey, conducted at a Feb. 5 meeting of the Indiana Chapter of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, closely …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpMzfmldkGQ]   StaceyPageOnline.com recently had the opportunity to sit down with Patrick Kavanaugh, executive director of both the Christian Performing Artists’ Fellowship and the MasterWorks Festival, to learn more about the festival and what event attendees may expect in the upcoming 2013 season. The MasterWorks festival, which began in 1997 in New York, has been an …read more.

Beverly K. McDonald, 73, formerly of Cromwell, Ind., passed away at 5:50 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, in Goshen, Ind. She was born to Gideon Olen and Chloie (Hoover) LeCount on Jan. 1, 1940, in Milford, Ind. She married Raymond McDonald on Jan. 13, 1961. He preceded her in death in 1988. Beverly graduated from …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0r8S_Hu2tg] The streets of Warsaw bear a striking contrast to earlier this week as 10 inches of snow blankets much of the city. (photo by Alyssa Richardson) Looking at the snow covered streets of Warsaw, it is hard to believe that just two days ago snow was all but gone from Kosciusko County. However, …read more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) congratulates Collin Jeffrey Parker of Warsaw on his acceptance into the United States Military Academy at West Point. Coats nominated Parker, a senior at Culver Military Academy, for an appointment to West Point. “There is no greater honor for an American citizen than wearing the uniform in service …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Rocky B is a neutered male brindle Boxer/ Beagle mix. He is about 5 years old and weighs about 30 pounds. Rocky has been at the shelter since Oct. 1, 2012. Rocky B has a very friendly, outgoing personality. He …read more.

Due to the weather, the North Webster Community Public Library is closed today. Also closed today is the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce. Due to the record snowfall, check with any business today before venturing out, as closures are possible. Any business that would like to note a closing here may email information to [email protected].

Lincoln Elementary School staff participated in a celebration Friday, March 1, to motivate students taking the ISTEP+ test this week. Staff and students performed for the entire building with poems, dancing and songs, encouraging and inspiring students to “Rock the Test!” Pictured are two staff members just before their performance. 

Celebration Church invites you to attend a live drive-through passion experience from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28. The event, which will be held at the church, will allow attendees to experience the triumphal entry with palms, join in with disciples at the last supper, and watch Jesus suffer while carrying his cross. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Republican Women’s Club is celebrating March as Soldiers Breakfast Month and are collecting breakfast and snack items to send to soldiers in Afghanistan. Those items are currently being accepted at the Kosciusko County Treasurer’s office in the courthouse. Members are also being sought for the KCRWC. Membership is open to anyone interested …read more.

Norma J. Bodkin, 90, passed away at 5:58 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. Norma was born Sept. 27, 1922, Warsaw, Indiana to Elmer Foreman and Hester (Slaymaker) Foreman. Her first marriage was to Fred Holder. Her second marriage was to Paul Moon. Her third marriage was to Frances Bodkin. She spent her lifetime …read more.

Masterson Chiropractic Clinic is having a Patient Appreciation Day from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14, to benefit Heartline Pregnancy Center Inc. Everyone who makes a minimum donation of $10 or donates new baby items (bottles, diapers, wipes, blankets, clothes, etc.) will receive all new and established patient services (x-rays, exams, or adjustments) …read more.

Lighthouse Autism Center, an ABA therapy center for children with autism, will be holding a community interest meeting in Warsaw to determine if expansion to Kosciusko County is needed. Lighthouse Autism Center provides intensive year round daily therapeutic intervention for children with autism based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.  Over 50 years of …read more.

Emma Jean Layne Perkins Miller, 83, of Burket, Ind., passed away at 5:03 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. On Jan. 19, 1930, She was born in Alpharetta, Ky., to William Taylor and Martha (Hale) Layne. She married Ralph Perkins on March 1, 1946, in Prestonsburg, Ky., who preceded her …read more.

An apartment fire this morning at 1650 E. Smith St., Warsaw, displaced two people. Warsaw and Winona Lake fire departments were called to the scene and initially called for manpower from Leesburg Fire Department, but it was determined the fire was quickly controlled. The initial 911 call came at 10:18 a.m. Squad 70, the county’s …read more.

Harold A. “Bud” Garber, 87, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 2:56 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born July 26, 1925, to Ralph and Luetta (Rouch) Garber. On Oct. 6, 1945, in Fort Smith, Ark., he was united in marriage to Lois June Prater. He faithfully served his …read more.

Irene May Ramsey, 85, or Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 9:46 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, in her residence. On Nov. 10, 1927, Irene was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Hamford S. and E. Fairy (Crelling) Smith. She married Allan M. Ramsey on Aug. 20, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio. He preceded her in death on …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XzdyyjpFlo] On Feb. 22, Solution Tree announced its (re)Defining Excellence Award winners at the PLC Summit in Phoenix, Ariz. Warsaw Community Schools was the North American District Winner of the award and received $10,000. Lorinda Kline and Nancy Rooker accepted the award on behalf of all students, parents, employees and community members. The award …read more.

During the weekend of Feb. 15-16, Grace College hosted 133 high school students for its Presidential Scholarship Competition. The competition, held annually, brings finalists to campus to compete for scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 per year. This year’s winners included the following local and area winners: Achievement Scholarship – Chelsee Christoffel of Pierceton McClain …read more.

Flexaust is looking to purchase a building at 1605 W. Center St. in Warsaw and company officials are hoping the city of Warsaw will consider a tax abatement for both real and personal properties. Flexaust is currently using the former Midwest Rake building and plan to ask for the abatement for that facility. According to …read more.

John Wayne Slone, 56, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, in his home. He was born March 30, 1956, in Warsaw to Orville and Mary Elizabeth (Osborne) Slone. He lived his entire life in Warsaw. John worked at Ameri-Kan in Warsaw and attended God’s Highway to Heaven church. He …read more.

On Sunday, StaceyPageOnline.com transferred to a new, private server to better serve our advertisers and our readers. Having realizing tremendous success and growth in just 11 months, we simply underestimated how big the demand for our breaking news, sports coverage and all of our local news would be. In recent weeks we were seeing a …read more.

The Christian Performing Artists’ Fellowship, a sponsor of Masterworks Festival, invites the public to attend “Around the World,” a concert that showcases music from around the world. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Rodehever Auditorium, Winona Lake. Around the World will feature the musical stylings …read more.

Dick Harvey, 78, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 12:10 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, in his residence Warsaw. He was born Aug. 13, 1934, in Wabash, Ind., to J.B. and Delight (Lindemuth) Harvey. He was united in marriage to Dawn Graves. Their union lasted 52 wonderful years. Dick faithfully served his country from Aug. …read more.

Join Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County and the Jones family – Diane and Keatrine – at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, for a groundbreaking ceremony at 549 E. Market St., Warsaw. The ceremony will be the inaugural event of Women Build in Kosciusko County. More than 180 women have registered but the goal is …read more.

Sue Ann Frush, 76, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., where she was a homemaker, and attended Warsaw Wesleyan Church. Sue completed courses at Warner Beauty School of Fort Wayne, Ind., in 1956, was …read more.

[weaver_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUsYb3D1Fnk rel=0]   An alleged homicide is being investigated in Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Chad Hill said officers were called for a welfare check at 12:47 p.m. Sunday to Lot 34 at Hideaway Hills mobile home park. There, they located one male victim deceased in what sources tell us was a suspicious …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-OcS6Xhghs] SYRACUSE — Many athletes would consider fifth place unacceptable. For one Wawasee senior, fifth place was just fine. Kim Garber was perfectly content with the fifth-place 8.8 score on floor she was deemed to have performed at Saturday’s Wawasee Gymnastics Sectional. While it’s not championship level scoring, it still allowed Garber to move …read more.

Shirley Ann Kolesiak, 71, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 10:01 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for the past 39 years where she was a homemaker and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Warsaw. She had a deep faith …read more.

Geneva Brumfield, 93, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at the Avalon Village in Ligonier, Ind. She was born Sept. 12, 1919, in Syracuse, to Lewis and Mary Frances (Davis) Rogers. After graduating high school, she moved to Indianapolis until 1945 when she returned to Syracuse. At that time, she attended business …read more.

Greater Warsaw Cooperative Preschool welcomed Roz Puppets of South Bend, Feb. 27, for an entertaining variety show. After the show, students learned about the special skills and talents put into making the puppets and sound effects. The Roz Puppet Show visit was a part of GWCP’s art and science enrichment program, which is made possible …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aONkmBHE9vc]   Downed trees litter the fairways of Rozella Ford Golf Course in Warsaw where nearly 200 trees are being cut down due to disease and poor quality. (Photos by Stacey Page) While it may look like a war zone at Rozella Ford Golf Course this week, Jeff Johnson assures the progress will be …read more.

As schools across the state of Indiana begin to prepare for ISTEP+ testing over the next few weeks, one local school is helping students become more confident for the test. According to Lincoln Elementary School Principal Kathy Snider, the school will be providing students with ISTEP+ preparation today from 2:45 p.m. to approximately 3:15-3:20 p.m. The …read more.

American rock band Blue Öyster Cult has been confirmed as this year’s headliner for the Classic Rock Concert in Warsaw’s Central Park. Hailing from Long Island, N.Y., the band is best known for hard rock favorites such as “Don’t Fear The Reaper,” “Godzilla,” and “Burnin’ For You.” Blue Öyster Cult has sold more than 24 …read more.

James A. Fleagle, 80, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital Warsaw. He was born July 6, 1932 in Richmond, Ind., to Herschel L. and Reba (Snyder) Fleagle. Moving from Richmond to Etna Green, Ind., in 1965 the family moved to Warsaw, Ind., in 1978. He …read more.

The Warsaw Traffic Commission on Wednesday will entertain a proposal to do away with on-street parking on Market Street from Wood Street to Argonne Road. The idea is part of the Warsaw+Winona Bike+Walk initiative the city has recently adopted. The bicycle advisory committee that has been the driving force in getting the Bike+Walk plan approved, …read more.

Nail-A-Thon 2013 is currently underway in Kosciusko County and its goal is to build houses. The Women Build committee of Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County was formed in 2012 with a goal to fully fund and staff the construction of a Habitat home with female volunteers. To date, more than $37,000 has been raised …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools will host the first meeting for kindergarten roundup from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at all eight elementary schools. Parents attending the event may visit any of the eight schools within the school system, however, it is encouraged that parents attend their local school’s roundup. The event will allow …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is pleased to announce that Warsaw Community High School accomplished a graduation rate of 91.2 percent for the 2011-2012 school year. This percentage exceeds the Indiana Department of Education state graduation rate of 87 percent. Congratulations to the staff, administration, students and parents of Warsaw Community High School.

Ivy Tech Community College is extending its Accelerating Greatness strategic plan through 2025 in order to help reach the nation’s goal of postsecondary degree attainment. The plan, Accelerating Greatness 2025, was approved by the State Board of Trustees and will help the United States grow from 40 percent of working adults holding an associate degree …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools has engaged Laurie Schotz as the event coordinator for TAP: THE SHOW, which comes to the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 15. Schotz was raised in Lorain, Ohio, received a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Kent State University, and continued her studies at Columbia College …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 27, 2013 Dana Mishelle Miller, 24, 10360 S. Edgewater Dr., Silver Lake, arrested for probation violation. No bond Lucky Johnny Winters, 20, 2222 Balboa Ct., Fort Wayne, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $450 Fabian Malagon Sanchez, 28, 1202 Wooster Rd. …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q3g2juDmJQ]   The suburbs of Warsaw share a striking resemblance to Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” this week as swarms of turkey vultures (also known as turkey buzzards) overtake the skies and trees. After receiving a photo from local reader Sheri Krichbaum, I ventured out in search of these massive birds and found a large group …read more.

Two of Warsaw’s favorite one-stop flavor experiences have announced a partnership that will bring the best coffee and the best foods together. Courthouse Coffee and Crazy Day Gourmet will start a new and exciting partnership Friday when Courthouse Coffee will exclusively serve Crazy Day Gourmet food at both the downtown location and the east location …read more.

The TCU Foundation recently granted Kosciusko Literacy Services $2,000 to purchase books for preschool children enrolled in the Read to Grow children’s book club. The book club addresses the lack of basic skills low-income children have when entering the school system and provides one book a month to each enrolled child under five years old …read more.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Feb. 22, for Warsaw’s Secret Fitness Studio celebrating their new location at 1934 E. Center St., Warsaw. Warsaw’s Secret specializes in yoga, kettlebells and personal training. Yoga classes are scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Kettlebell classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Personal training is held on Wednesdays.

If Hamlet were a gymnastics coach, he may begrudgingly proclaim, “To beam or not to beam, that is the question.” And then immediately begin fretting about the uneven bars. As the Wawasee Gymnastics Sectional looms on the horizon, the cornucopia of balance beam, uneven bars, floor exercises and vaults begin at 11 a.m. this Saturday …read more.

Recognition of individuals for conservation efforts through education and/or stewardship in farming operations were just a part of the annual Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District annual meeting. The meeting was held Tuesday evening at The Depot in Pierceton with approximately 120 people in attendance. Jason Kissel, executive director of Acres Land Trust, was …read more.

Velma I. Berger, 90, of Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, Ind., and formerly of Nappanee, Ind., passed away at 7:54 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw after an extended illness. She was born June 9, 1922, in Marshall County to Foster and Ilda (Greib) Dumph. Velma lived her lifetime in the …read more.

A new $3.5 million fund at the University of Notre Dame has been established to help launch student-led ventures and further strengthen the educational component of the University’s E.S.T.E.E.M. Graduate Program. The funds for the program will be from gifts made to the University by John Jeuck, the former dean of the University of Chicago …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will continue its “Miraculous Moments For Moms” to lovingly care for children between the age range of infant to kindergarten free of charge. This free day care will be offered from 12:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Warsaw Community Church. Children are divided by ages: infants, crawlers, walkers, ages …read more.

Warsaw is gearing up for a showdown never before seen here when infamous gangsters John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson return to Warsaw Friday night to re-enact the theft of machine guns and bulletproof jackets stolen from the Warsaw Police Station in the 1930s. March Into History event is the March 1 First Friday theme …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JifhrLwCkVA&feature=player_embedded]  Video provided by Warsaw Community Schools Students at Madison Elementary are working hard to live up to Warsaw Community School System’s goal to “enrich the lives of others.” Members of Amy Swihart’s first-grade class have helped others through donations of time, money, food, supplies and wishes of goodwill.According to Swihart, students in her first-grade …read more.

After only a year on the waiting list, Warsaw Community High School is announcing that the school will be offering students admittance into a JROTC program in the fall of 2013. As StaceyPageOnline.com first reported (See story), the school began investigating the possibility of adding the JROTC program between 2011 and 2012. During that time, …read more.

The business formerly known as Wood-N-Stuff at 3800 N. SR 15 in Warsaw will soon house a new veterinary clinic and boarding facility. The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals Monday night granted a variance use of the property for a commercial operation in an area zoned residential. The petitioners, Eric and Shanna Ewert, plan to …read more.

Christopher Grady Frey, 33, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died as the result of a car-bus accident at 3:48 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, on Interstate 69, Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 19, 1980, in Oceanside, Calif. He spent his childhood in California and Missouri and lived most of his adult lifetime in Indiana. He …read more.

Harold Bellman, 88, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Kosciusko County Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Nov. 26, 1924, to Earl and Zulo (Stump) Bellman in Bremen, Ind. On March 2, 1944, he married Betty Hand; she passed in November 2011. Harold was a graduate of Bremen High School and …read more.

Farmers interested in reaching new local food markets but are unable to attend a daylong workshop can get the same information through an online series. Hancock County Extension educator, Roy Ballard, said the program, “MarketReady Indiana – Scaling up Your Production and Marketing of Farm Products,” is designed to help food suppliers succeed and stay …read more.

Helen Louise Meyer, 93, of rural Wabash, Ind., passed away at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Ind. She was born January 23, 1920 in Huntington County, Ind., to Conrad and Glennie (Elsea) Bechtold. Her mother, Glennie, died when Helen was 4 weeks old, and her father had …read more.

Mark Jay Zolman, 52, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at his residence at Miller’s Merry Manor. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., where he was involved with the Cardinal Center of Warsaw for many years. He loved the water, riding in the car, music, going …read more.

Aurora Shoemaker’s 19th birthday was Sunday but there was no cake or presents to celebrate. Aurora herself was not even home to hear the words “Happy Birthday” from her family. On Aug. 16, 2012, Aurora Shoemaker seemingly vanished without a trace. Now, six months later, her family can only wonder what happened and pray that …read more.

Jacob Robert Miller Sherburne, 4 hours old, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 12:46 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, to Stephanie Sherburne and Jonathon Miller, of Warsaw. Jacob is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents: Michael and Nickie Sherburne, Warsaw; paternal grandparents: Jerry …read more.

Paul Braddock Sr., 81, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, peacefully in his sleep. Paul was born in Columbia City, Ind., on Jan. 2, 1932, to John and Elsie (Salesman) Braddock. He married Marilyn Snyder in 1957, they enjoyed 56 years of marriage together. Paul worked for Norfolk Southern …read more.

The Northern Lakes Conference has officially released its lists for the boys and girls basketball teams for the 2012-13 seasons. The girls basketball team is headlined by three members of the champion Warsaw team, which just finished its season Saturday evening in a IHSAA 4A Semi-state loss to Fort Wayne South. The Lady Tigers, which …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Northridge’s swim program is bringing home another state champion while Warsaw can be hopeful of the future after Saturday’s IHSAA Boys Swimming State Finals. Austin Flager, a senior from Northridge who already owns a state title in the backstroke as a junior, won the 50-yard freestyle championship Saturday afternoon with a time of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Warsaw’s Jayden Parrett and a handful of Northridge Raiders are swimming today as part of the IHSAA Boys Swimming State Finals. Parrett landed in 13th place in Friday night’s state preliminary rounds in the backstroke with his time of 52.97 in what was a record-setting event. Northridge’s Austin Flager put together a huge …read more.

Until now, if you wanted to enjoy Sun King beer you had to be in central Indiana, but all of that is about to change. After a series of expansion efforts to increase capacity and vetting a number of distribution options, Sun King will now be available in southeastern Indiana and across the northern third …read more.

House Bill 1003, an expansion of choice scholarships in Indiana, passed out of the House this week with a vote of 57-36. Rep. Behning is the lead author on the bill and Rep. Todd Huston (R-Fishers) is the coauthor. “This legislation will give many Hoosier students the ability to access areas of education that are …read more.

The following bowling league scores were reported by The Bowling Alley, Warsaw, for The Thursday Ladies Major 12-13 team scores.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, Feb. 22, 4:42 a.m. North SR 15 north of Plum Street, Leesburg. Drivers: Angela M. Frost, 40, South CR 425 West, Claypool; and Khristopher M. Freed, 30, South Nappanee Street, Nappanee. Frost was northbound on SR 15 and lost control of …read more.

Despite snow, school closings and cold, for students at Madison Elementary School in Warsaw, the show must go on! The school confirmed today that the carnival scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this evening will be held as planned. The carnival is at the school, located at 1436 W. 300 N., Warsaw. The event, which …read more.

Marsh Supermarkets announced it is closing two stores after a review of company finances. In a statement released today the supermarket chain says, “We believe it is prudent for all good companies to continually review and evaluate their assets, processes and business plans. In the world of retailing, competition moves in and out of our …read more.

The city of Warsaw and town of Winona Lake have re-applied to the League of American Bicyclists for consideration to receive a Bicycle Friendly Community designation. A joint application was submitted for the two communities. An application was previously submitted in 2012, but a designation was not awarded. Since that time, many improvements have been …read more.

State troopers have had a busy night working crashes and slide offs and the work continues this morning with local units as well. Police say slick conditions are prevailing this morning as they continue to respond to crashes in Kosciusko, Marshall, Elkhart and St. Joseph counties. Motorists are urged to use caution while driving today …read more.

The following bowling league scores were reported by The Bowling Alley, Warsaw, for Sportsman 12-13. The Bowling Alley is located at 1535 N. Detroit St., Warsaw.

God’s Highway to Heaven Church in Warsaw is having a free clothing giveaway from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Clothing for everyone in all sizes will be available and free for those in need. Also, the church will be having a fundraiser indoor sale for the pantry and church in general …read more.

Mildred Teeple Meadows, 91, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. On Feb. 21, 1922, Mildred was born in Chicago, Ill., to Fred Earl and Leora (Martin) Stookey. She married John Teeple in 1943, who preceded her in death in 1986. She …read more.

The winding, grueling road that is the boys swimming season will come to an end one way or another Saturday. This weekend, many roads will confluence at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis as the IHSAA Boys Swimming State Finals will take place. The roads for Warsaw, which have seven events active, and Wawasee, which sends …read more.

Andres Oscar Cervantes Armando Rene Cervantes Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two brothers early this morning on drug charges that stemmed from the arrest of a stabbing suspect. (See related story) KCSD deputies arrested Andres Oscar Cervantes, 36, and his brother, Armando Rene Cervantes, 36, both residing at the 314 N. Columbia St., Warsaw. The …read more.

Tiger Sports Nation is selling T-shirts in honor of the Warsaw girls basketball team playing in the semi-state tournament this weekend. Only 400 T-shirts are available today until 3 p.m. in the Warsaw Community High School Athletic Office. Shirts are $10 each.

Traffic in Warsaw was snarled for about two hours Wednesday night when a train struck an unoccupied pickup truck. Warsaw Police were called at about 7:45 p.m. to the Norfolk Southern north-south train tracks along Hickory Street near Center Street. It was there where a northbound train struck an unoccupied parked pickup truck that had …read more.

WARSAW — There are less than two weeks until Warsaw and Elkhart Central will take part in the Wawasee Sectional, but Wednesday night’s showdown was not a tour de force by any means. Holding back athletes and routines by both coaches posted less than impressive event scores, the totality having Central win the meet 95-93.2 …read more.

The Bowen Center, located on Jefferson Street, Warsaw, celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday in honor of the location’s expansion. The Bowen Center, which has been open in Warsaw since the 1960s, has experienced significant growth in a time where many health facilities have declined. According to CEO Kurt Carlson it was due to this growth …read more.

Attempted murder charges have been filed against a Milford man after a stabbing that happened in Suburban Acres Trailer Park Wednesday night. Warsaw and Kosciusko County police, Multi-Township EMS, the Leesburg Fire Department and Kosciusko County Crime Scene Investigators were called at 9:03 p.m. to CR 175 East near 8 Square Road at Suburban Acres …read more.

By a 97-0 vote, the Indiana House today passed House Bill 1524 relating to synthetic drugs. It is the second proposal this week dealing with the topic and the second to received approval. On Tuesday, the state Senate approved a bill that would make it illegal to possess or deal “look-alike” synthetic drugs. The bill, …read more.

According to Warsaw Community High School Principal Troy Akers, WCHS may soon be offering students access to a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program. According to Akers, for the past two to three years the school has been investigating the possibility of improving curriculum by offering the JROTC program to students. Though there was interest from the …read more.