According to WTHR Channel 13 in Indianapolis, the average price of gas has been on the rise every day for the past month, and Hoosiers are paying among the highest gas prices in the United States. On average, here in Indiana we are paying $11 more per tank than a month ago when the average …read more.

Evelyn June Lowman, 91, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, in her residence, very peacefully in her home. She was born Sept. 2 1921, in Fulton County, Ind., to Alfred and Goldie Smoker Ferree. On Sept. 2, 1941, She married Glenn N. Lowman in Wanatchee, Wash. He died November 1972. She graduated …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: A complete look at Mayor Joe Thallemer’s plans for Warsaw can be seen HERE) “One of the statutory responsibilities of the mayor is to give a State of the City address every year and, I think in the past that has been done rather informally,” said Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer. “I thought it …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week are from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Beau Beau is an American Bulldog/Laborador Retriever mix. He is about 1 year old, has been neutered and currently weighs 60 pounds. He was brought in to the AWL as a stray on Jan. 25, 2012. He knows basic commands …read more.

Mike Ragan of Warsaw has announced he is a candidate for chairman of the Kosciusko County Republican Party. Ragan will be up against current chairman Randall Girod in the March 2 election. Ragan is a retired businessman and has been married to his wife, Deanna, for 45 years. Mike was born and raised in Kosciusko …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Tuesday night served as the end of the state journey for a pair of Warsaw divers. Dean Katris, the Warsaw Sectional champion, along with teammate Brandon Elliott both missed the cut to advance to state during the South Bend Riley Diving Regional. Katris, who scored 407.55 points at Warsaw during Saturday’s sectional, …read more.

Kosciusko Community Senior Services offers a variety of services to seniors in the area. For those 60 years and older, there is handicapped van transportation, mobile meals, frozen meals for emergencies or weekends, homemaker services, as well as numerous activities. KCSS provides seniors with hot, home delivered meals, known as “Meals on Wheels.” The meals …read more.

“Woody Perennials: Trees and Shrubs in the Home Landscape” is the theme to be featured at the annual Gardening Away the Winter Blues series. The Kosciusko County Master Gardeners and Purdue Extension are offering the series from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 7, 14 and 21 at the Extension Office, 202 W. Main St., Warsaw. …read more.

Ladies’ Pampering Night will take place on Thursday, April 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the C.E. National Russell Center at Grace College. Ladies of all ages are invited to pamper themselves for a $10 donation. Tickets will not be sold at the door, but may be purchased for $10 each from Masterson …read more.

Kosciusko County Clerk Jason McSherry is resigning. The official notice will be made later tonight or early tomorrow morning, but McSherry told StaceyPageOnline.com that he is leaving office to assume the role of Trust Operations Manager for Lake City Bank in Warsaw. “I was stunned, I had no idea this was coming,” offered Kosciusko County …read more.

The following bowling league scores were reported by The Bowling Alley, Warsaw, for City North 12-13, TGIF 12-13 and Thursday Ladies Major team scores. The Bowling Alley is located at 1535 N. Detroit St., Warsaw.

    Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club would like to recognize the students from Lakeview Middle School who were nominated as “Students of the Week.” Warsaw Morning Optimist recognizes students for their outstanding accomplishments in academics and as role models for other students. These students display a hardworking and positive attitude at school, and we will …read more.

An officer of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department joined Florida law enforcement agencies last Thursday in raiding an Orlando, Fla., home following an investigation that started in Warsaw. KCSD became involved with the case earlier this month when Martha Mikel of SR 19, Nappanee, reported a scam. Mikel had been contacted by Derick Cordero, 32, …read more.

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O. Jeanette Ragan, 84, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in her home. She was born Oct. 18, 1928, in Warsaw to Virgil C. and Opal O. (Phillips) Smith. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1947 and was a lifetime Warsaw resident. On Jan. 9, 1948, she married …read more.

Joan Younce from Purdue Extension will be showing many ways to use a deli chicken – with samples to taste – at an upcoming demonstration. Come to Warsaw Community Public Library and see how to use a deli chicken. This is a free demonstration at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. To save your seat, you …read more.

Jack L. Cutler Jr., 51, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 7:25 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born April 19, 1961 in Warsaw to Jack L. and Vernice Cutler Sr. He was a lifetime Kosciusko County, Ind., resident. On Oct. 26, 2012, in Warsaw he was united in …read more.

Kosciusko County Emergency Management and The National Weather Service will be offering a public Weather Observer and Outreach Weather Spotter Training course. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Kosciusko County Justice Building, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw. School aged children are welcome to attend and no pre-registration is necessary. Kosciusko …read more.

Sharon May Harding, 77, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at her residence. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for the past six years. Sharon retired from the Medical Dental Business Bureau of Fort Wayne, Ind. She was a volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne …read more.

Mamie Sarah Tucker, 88, of Retired Tigers in Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at her son’s residence in Warsaw. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for the past 70 years where she worked for over 20 years at Sun Metal Products of Warsaw. Mamie was a past …read more.

WARSAW – Doug Ogle’s approach to the sectional for his Warsaw boys basketball team is a realistic and appropriate one. “We have everything to gain and nothing to lose in the sectional,” said Ogle. “No one looks at us and expects us to win the sectional this year.” The Tigers (10-9), whose last sectional title …read more.

Former Marsh Supermarket CEO Don Marsh was found guilty of fraud and breach of contract by the nine-member jury in Indianapolis Federal Court around 11 p.m. Friday. He will be required to repay $2.2 million in personal expenses to the company that bears his family’s name. Marsh Supermarkets, owned by Sun Capital Partners, did not …read more.

R. Eileen Lichtenwalter Estep, 89, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 27, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., to Charles E. and Grace L.(Kaufman) Kelley. She was resident of Chicago, Palestine, Lake Tippecanoe and Warsaw, also a resident of The Caring House …read more.

Robert W. Longenecker, 60, of Mishawaka, Ind., and formerly of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 11:13 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in his residence. He was born Nov. 5, 1952, in Warsaw to John W. and Pattie (Lynch) Longenecker. Robert graduated from Warsaw High School in 1971. He was in track, football, basketball and he …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXhPpDZTEW8] WARSAW — Winning championships tends to cure all ills. The Warsaw boys swim team made no bones it meant business heading into Saturday’s IHSAA Boys Swimming Sectional, then went on to have an afternoon to remember. Winning eight event titles, including a thrilling 400 free relay to close the meet, the Tigers capped …read more.

Julie Martin’s third-grade classroom at Eisenhower Elementary School recently became home to an aquarium of local fish. Part of the Lake in the Classroom program operated by Grace College’s Kosciusko Lakes and Streams center, this marks the 20th aquarium placed in a Kosciusko County school or community center this school year. That’s more than they’ve …read more.

Dorothy Helene Bullock, 102, of Mason Health and Rehab, Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 2 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was born on Dec. 23, 1910, in Milford, Ind., to Pardee Warstler and Grace (Ringgenberg) Warstler. On Feb. 27, 1936, she was married to George Anderson Bullock III, …read more.

Henrietta L. Karp, age 80, of Hoffman Lake, Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 9:05 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in her residence. She was born June 15, 1932 in Chicago, Ill., to Theodore and Elizabeth (Baronowski) Janiga. She was formerly of Chicago and was a Kosciusko County resident for the past 18 years. On May …read more.

Don Marsh’s defense team continued to paint the picture of his expenses paid for by Marsh Supermarkets when he was company CEO as normal as the trial continued Thursday. Marsh has been sued in United States District Court, Indianapolis, by Sun Equity Partners, the firm that bought Marsh Supermarkets in 2006. Sun Capital is seeking …read more.

Jimmy “Jim” William Bolinger Jr., 38, of Warsaw Meadows, Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 9:49 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Ind. He was most recently a resident of River Bend Health Care in Fort Wayne and he was formerly of 340 E. Levi Lee Rd., Lot 86 of Warsaw. …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com has learned today that Warsaw Police are likely behind today’s closing of The Underground, a tobacco accessories store at 3865 Lake City Hwy, Warsaw. According to Warsaw Police, after receiving numerous complaints of illegal and synthetic drug activity stemming from the business, police officers and the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office, initiated a focused patrol …read more.

Joe Diffie topped country music charts in the early to mid-1990s with such hits as  “Pickup Man,” “John Deere Green,” “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox,” “Ships That Don’t Come In” and “Third Rock From the Sun.” This summer, fans will get to hear him sing those hits and many more songs live at Warsaw’ …read more.

Stephen Wayne Harris, 58, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 5:17 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born in Warsaw to Voyal Jr and Burrlene (Ellenwood) Harris on Jan. 8, 1955. He was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. He married Rae Hancock in Warsaw …read more.

During the Kosciusko County Council meeting Thursday night, George Robertson, president of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, stated that Kosciusko County has experienced significant economic growth during a period of national uncertainty and decline. According to Robertson, Kosciusko County holds the lowest unemployment rate for northwest Indiana counties. The county has a 7.2 percent unemployment rate, …read more.

The girls have settled their scores in the pools around the state with the conclusion of last weekend’s IHSAA Girls Swimming State Finals. Now, it’s the boys turn. At 20 sectionals around the state, Thursday ushered in the preliminary rounds of the boys swimming sectionals, with two sites hosting local teams. Both Warsaw and Wawasee …read more.

Robert F. Huffman, 65, of Casselberry, Fla., and formerly of Warsaw, Ind., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, as the result of an accident while riding his bicycle. He was born July 12, 1947, in Plymouth, Ind., to Lloyd and Marjorie (Swank) Huffman. He graduated from Mentone High School in 1965. Robert joined the U.S. …read more.

The Bowling Alley in Warsaw reported the following league scores for both teams and individual bowlers for Saturday Morning Jr/Major 12-13, and Saturday Morning Preps: 12-13.

Eleanor L. Craig, 92 of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 5:02 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Gardens at Lake City, Warsaw. She was born Oct. 30, 1920, in Warsaw to Forrest and Pearl (Buell) Baugher. She married John Craig in Warsaw on Oct. 9, 1943, who preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 2010. …read more.

Join Barnes & Thornburg LLP and the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Feb 28, for an interactive discussion on implementation of healthcare reform in 2013. What every employer wants to know is: What effect will this have on my business? What issues should I consider now, and during 2013 and beyond? How …read more.

Two Warsaw residents are up for a $1 million prize in the Hoosier Lottery’s Lucky Millionaire mylottery 2nd chance promotion. According to Hoosier Lottery, Michael Richardson and Lorrie Warner have already won $500 each and both are now entered into a March 15 drawing where each has a 1 in 5 chance of becoming a …read more.

In observance of President’s Day on Monday, Feb. 18, the Warsaw city offices will be closed that day. Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, Feb. 19. All other trash routes will remain the same.

CenturyLink Inc. is spreading the word about low-income assistance programs that help qualifying consumers obtain reduced-price voice and high-speed Internet services. CenturyLink participates in a government benefit program called Lifeline to make residential telephone service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families. Qualifying consumers are those who meet eligibility standards defined by the Federal …read more.

Calling all folks needing a good laugh! On Saturday, March 9, the Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw presents two nationally touring comedians at one low price. This dual/headlining night of comedy features Dave Dugan, who has appeared over 200 times on The Bob and Tom show over the past two decades and contributed to over …read more.

An Akron man has now been missing nearly two weeks and neither police nor his wife have any clues to his whereabouts. Ruben Paredes, 32, and his wife, Amber, recently moved from Warsaw to Akron. Amber said her husband came to Warsaw on the night of Feb. 1 to meet with friends, but he never …read more.

Will there be much drama this weekend in the area boys swimming sectionals? While the Northern Lakes Conference boys swimming finals provided some drama with Northridge and Warsaw pitting most of its stars head-to-head, the separation of those two programs may take out some of the drama heading into the state tournament. Can The Raiders …read more.

Jerry Belcher, 21, of Warsaw, was critically injured in a January incident near Nappanee. Friends and family have established a fund to help raise money for medical expenses. On Jan. 18, Jerry Belcher was seriously injured in an incident on CR 800 West near Nappanee. (See full story) Belcher, 21, of Warsaw, sustained extensive head …read more.

Meijer will finalize an investment of more than $160 million in new and remodeled stores this year, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Hank Meijer announced today. The investment includes the construction of six new Meijer supercenters – including one in Warsaw – and major remodel projects for an additional five stores. Michigan, Indiana and Illinois …read more.

S. Maxine Goon, 88, of Leesburg, Ind., passed away at 11:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. She was born on June 27, 1924, in Kosciusko County to Elmer and Harriett Marie (Carey) Woods. She married Junior G. Goon, Kosciusko County, on Feb. 3, 1946. She attended Burket Schools. She …read more.

Lisa Whelchel, who starred as Blair Warner in the 1980s sitcom, The Facts of Life, will be the keynote speaker at the Warsaw Women’s Expo held on March 23-24 at the Orthopaedic Capital Center in Winona Lake. Whelchel is currently co-host of the Jeff Probst talk show and placed second on Survivor: Philipines. She recently …read more.

LAGRANGE — Lakeland used a trio of gymnasts to help pass a test Tuesday night, beating Warsaw 97.4-96.05 on its home equipment. Caitlin Yoder posted a pair of top scores for the Lakers, winning vault at 8.65 and floor at 8.75. Samantha Gieseking added a third top score for Lakeland, running up an 8.8 on …read more.

The newly remodeled Warsaw City Hall is now open to the public. The new location is at 102 S. Buffalo St. in downtown Warsaw, was the former site of a bank. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer said the renovations cost $2.1 million. The idea for a new city hall came about after a 2002 study on …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Zach is an Australian Shepherd mix. He is about 7 months and weighs about 45 pounds currently. He was surrendered on Nov. 9, 2012, with his litter-mates – two of which have been adopted. Zach and Zeke are still available. …read more.

Continuing testimony in the civil trial of Marsh Supermarkets Inc. v. Don Marsh centers on the former chief executive officer’s personal expenses being paid for by the company during the final part of his tenure. One of the company’s directors, Stephen Huse, owner of St. Elmo’s Steakhouse, testified Friday, Feb. 8. His daughter is also …read more.

Selling produce grown on his own property, Don Bucher petitioned the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals to have a building built during the board’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning in Warsaw. Bucher’s petition specifically asked for an exception to allow a 36 x 64 building for the sale of fruit, vegetables, plants and honey …read more.

Two of Kosciusko County’s premier journalism organizations have formed an alliance to serve their ever-growing reader base. Executives from StaceyPageOnline.com and TigerSportsNation.com met last week to discuss the potential synergies of working together in the journalism field. Parties from both sides were quick to determine the strengths of each organization and how those strengths are …read more.

Grace College has announced the names of students listed in the Fall 2012 Dean’s List. To be eligible for the honor, students must be enrolled full-time and have a grade point average of 3.940 or greater for any given semester and a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or greater. Students named in the Fall …read more.

Theodore R. Brown, 57, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. Arrangements are currently pending with Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.  

In the Fall of 2012, the Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services was named a Military-Ready Behavioral Health Provider Organization by the Indiana Veterans’ Behavioral Health Network. To receive this designation, select clinicians at each of Bowen Center’s nine county office locations completed specialized training in military culture, individual and family concerns around military …read more.

  County Veterans Service Officer Rich Maron awarded the Veteran of the Month honor to Silver Lake resident Randy Ransbottom this morning. The awarding took place during the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. Ransbottom served in Vietnam from June 20, 1966, to June 20, 1969, as a wheel and track mechanic with an ordinance company in …read more.

The Funk Park Rangers will be playing in Warsaw on Saturday. The band that opened for Grand Funk Railroad last summer at Center Lake Park will bring their jamband style in the footsteps of such bands as Grateful Dead and Phish, to The Downtown Saturday night.

  A ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Redwood Firewood Grill Bar was recently held in Warsaw. The business, at 2604 Shelden St., offers premium grilled steaks, fresh pastas influenced by Mediterranean and South American fusion, and lunch features like Argentinean empanadas served with homemade South American fresh aoilis and fresh pressed paninis. Pictured in …read more.

Mary A. Hani, 86, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Jan. 29, 1927, in Burket, Ind., to Homer LeRoy and Betsy L. (O’Hara) Clark. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1945. She married on June 1, 1947, in Warsaw. Mary …read more.

This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Feb. 6, an address in the 2400 North block of 200 West, Warsaw, reported a theft from a business. An unknown suspect(s) took two semi-trailers from the parking lot of Frontline Manufacturing. Both trailers were manufactured by Vanguard …read more.

The wife of an Akron man who disappeared Feb. 1 is asking for information leading to his whereabouts. Amber Paredes contacted StaceyPageOnline.com Saturday saying a police report had been filed in Fulton County, but she believes her husband went missing from the Warsaw area more than a week ago. “On Friday night, Feb. 1, my …read more.

The United Way of Kosciusko County will hold its Annual Meeting and Celebration from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. The presentation will include annual responsibilities of the board of directors, a presentation on the current outcomes of Community Impact and the accomplishments during the 2012 campaign. …read more.

    Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club would like to recognize students from Edgewood Middle School who were nominated as “Students of the Week.” Warsaw Morning Optimist recognizes student for their outstanding accomplishments in academics and as role models for other students. These students display a hardworking and positive attitude at school, and we will look …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8xoVFcUPhU]   Members of the Cub Scout pack 3731 and their families gathered for the Cub Scout’s annual Pinewood Derby Friday night. The derby, which took place at the First Christian Church in Warsaw, featured 13 handcrafted pinewood cars from the the Tigers, Bears and Webelos. The Cub Scouts created their own cars, carefully designing …read more.

Habitat will be working the week of Feb. 11-15 on a critical home repair outside of Silver Lake. The work will consist of tearing off two minor additions to a house, insulating and sealing necessary areas, and re-siding three walls. An experienced contractor will be leading the effort but Habitat for Humanity is looking for …read more.

The trial of Don Marsh, who is being sued by Sun Capital Partners for allegedly using company funds for his own personal expenses, continued in an Indianapolis courtroom Thursday. Marsh is accused of spending $2 million for personal expenses during part of the time he was CEO of Marsh Supermarkets Inc. Sun Capital bought the …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpV8q3Xu5zU]   INDIANAPOLIS — The stage is now set at the IHSAA Girls Swimming State Championships. The preliminary rounds had seven of the 11 events represented by Wawasee or Warsaw individuals or teams, but just Breanna Robinson of Wawasee will take the blocks at the IUPUI Natatorium Saturday afternoon at the state finals. Robinson, …read more.

Franklin College has announced its dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester. Students named to the dean’s list have achieved academic distinction by earning a 3.5 grade point average or above. Students of Kosciusko Country and surrounding areas who earned this honor included: Shelby Skye Dobson, a junior, daughter of Mark and Kristina Dobson, Warsaw; …read more.

The Grant County Economic Growth Council will host its seventh annual I-69 Collegiate Innovation Challenge on Feb. 8-10 in Warsaw. This one of a kind competition finds five teams challenged to select a unique social problem and create a for-profit business solution in a period of less than 24 hours. The teams consist of five …read more.

“Last year, 2012, started out rocky. But in the end, it was the biggest blessing for Magical Meadows that could have happened. It challenged us to come to a new place, to restructure and to grow,” said Tammy Stackhouse, executive director and founder of The Magical Meadows. Last year saw the beginning of big changes …read more.

John Brookins, 82, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 5:02 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake, Ind. He was born June 6, 1930, in North Manchester, Ind., to Orbie W. and Bertha Mae (Bonewitz) Brookins. He was a Warsaw resident since 1965. On Nov. 21, 1981, he was united …read more.

Helen Easterday, 86, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 1:25 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in her daughters residence. She was born Nov. 16, 1926, in Rochester, Ind., to Edward and Bessie (Guess) Sweany. A Warsaw resident since 2008 she formerly resided in Rochester, Ind., and Zephyrhills, Fla. On Aug. 1, 1952, in Fulton, Ind., …read more.

Isaac “Ike” Slone, 76, of Warsaw, Ind., went home to be with his Lord and Savior and surrounded by his family at 1:15 pm Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Parkview North Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. On March 26, 1936, he was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Adam and Julie (Haywood) Slone. He was united in …read more.

A federal court jury in Grand Rapids, Mich., ruled this week that Warsaw-based Zimmer Holdings will pay $70 million plus damages and royalties totaling $63.7 million to Stryker for patent infringement. On Tuesday, the jury found that Zimmer Holdings infringed three Stryker patents pertaining to its Pulsavac wound debridement system devices. According to Bloomberg.com, the …read more.

The American Red Cross of Kosciusko County recognized The Papers Inc. owner Ron Baumgartner today for making the first donation to its 2013 Disaster Partners campaign. Disaster Partners provides  the funds necessary to temporarily shelter the victims of house fires and trains volunteers to work with those displaced by a residential fire. This is the …read more.

A year ago, the Robinson name made a huge splash at the IHSAA Girls Swimming State Finals. Eyes this year will again focus on a Robinson, but with different expectations. In 2012, Brittany Robinson was the star of the show, winning the butterfly in record fashion, setting the new standard for all to chase at …read more.

Kacynda Northrup A case that brought about a manhunt in Milford last summer had the female half of that incident in court today. Kacynda Northrup, 24, of Leesburg, was in the Dollar General store in Milford on Aug. 21, 2012, when she was stopped by store personnel for shoplifting. A male subject who was with …read more.

Love doesn’t have to be all x’s and o’s and roses and chocolate, love is also community, a friendly smile, an encouraging word. Join the Kosciusko Peace Council and members of the Lake City Roller Dolls as they take to downtown Warsaw with a mini-Mardi Gras of Love, dubbed the Love Brigade, on Friday, Feb. …read more.

The economy, leasing problems with Bogey’s Steak House and poor weather conditions over a period of at least two years ultimately drove the Lakeland Golfers Association to put Rozella Ford Golf Course up for sale last month. On Monday, Stacey Page Online confirmed that a change of leadership is taking place at the golf course. …read more.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced that Warsaw Community High School senior Alek J. Jansen has progressed from a National Semifinalist to that of a National Finalist for the 2013 award.The selection of some 8,300 Merit Scholarship winners from a group of more than 15,000 National Finalists is now in progress. In March, NMSC …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 11:37 p.m. U.S. 30 and CR 350 West, Warsaw. Driver: Sondra D. Haywood, 59, South Adams Street, Marion. Driver fell asleep at the wheel and struck a road sign. Damages: up to $5,000 Tuesday, Feb, 5, 8:13 p.m. East …read more.

Patty L. Shafer, 75, of Kosciusko County, Ind., passed away at 10:04 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, while surrounded by her loving children at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. She was born April 1, 1937, in Leesburg, Ind., to Lewis and Goldie (Miller) Plew.  She was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident and worked at White Metal …read more.

Donna May Woodling, 85, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 5:10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at her residence. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., where she was a homemaker and worked for many years taking care of children. She attended high school in Tipton County, Ind., was a member of S.A.C. …read more.

As Stacey Page Online continues to grow and become Kosciusko County’s true local news and sports leader, we also look for ways to bring our swelling number of readers even more of the news and features they want. We are already increasing our videos in both news stories and sports, and now, we are introducing …read more.

Donald Glen ‘Red’ Woods, 83, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 3:28 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in Kosciusko Coummunity Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Dec. 31, 1925, in Valparaiso, Ind., to Elmer and Harriet (Carey) Woods. A lifetime Kosciusko County, Ind., resident Duane Everly Trucking of Bourbon employed him as a Truck Driver. In …read more.

Russell Jackson, 58, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in his residence. On April 25, 1954, he was born in Warsaw to Haskell and Bessie (Ratliff) Jackson. Russell was a lifelong resident of Warsaw where he worked for Kimmel Glass Co., Warsaw for 30 years. He is survived by …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki7p8ocBUWs]   The regular monthly meeting of the Warsaw Common Council began Monday with the recognition of two long-time volunteers of the Warsaw Community Development Corporation. Mark Dobson, executive director of the Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce, presented plaques to Jean Ann Dennie and Stephanie Salyer for their years of volunteerism and dedication to …read more.

Whitley Products, headquartered in Warsaw, has apparently recalled its workers at the Plymouth plant, but company officials still refuse to offer an explanation. Whitley Products unexpectedly closed its Plymouth facility on Jan. 24 leaving approximately 100 employees out of work. Stacey Page Online has left several voice mail messages for company officials but have not …read more.

Local entrepreneur, speaker and coach, Don Roulo, will lead the “48 Days To The Work You Love” workshop at IPFW University – Warsaw Campus. Roulo’s workshop will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 28 – April 4. The workshop provides a step-by-step process for creating a “Life Plan” and translating that …read more.

In striving to provide more adult learners throughout the state with a high school credential, Ivy Tech Community College is partnering with GED Testing Service to offer the GED test on computer at 22 of its locations statewide. Registration and scheduling is currently available to candidates. The GED credential will be awarded through the Indiana …read more.

James R. Reetz, 72, of South Bend, Ind., passed away at 11:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, Ind. On April 27, 1940, he was born in Charles City, Iowa, to Carlton and Darlien (Phillips) Reetz Sr. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963. Living most of his …read more.

SFC Daniel H. Murphy of the Indiana National Guard announces the following local high school students have recently enlisted in the Guard: Branigan Bahney Branigan Bahney recently enlisted into, Company A, 113TH Engineer, Indiana Army National Guard. Bahney is a junior at Tippecanoe Valley High School and resides in Warsaw. He is the son of …read more.

Forty-one middle school students – seventh graders and eighth graders from Edgewood and Lakeview – met at the Warsaw Community Schools central office on Jan. 30 to move the WCS mission forward. These students, the middle school “Dream Council,” read, discussed, planned, negotiated, listened and came to consensus. The result of their planning, preparation, and …read more.

Earl ‘Gene’ Fancil, 67, passed away on at 4:26 a.m. Sunday, Feb 3, 2013 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Ind. He was born on March 24, 1945, in Rochester, Ind., to Pearl Elenore Fancil. He was married on July 12, 1986, in Warsaw, to Sherry Lynn Neer, who survives in Warsaw. Gene was a …read more.

A Saturday night fight between a man and woman was witnessed by an off-duty Warsaw Police officer and ultimately resulted in a pursuit. At approximately 11:06 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, an off-duty Warsaw Police officer observed a fight between a male and female in a pickup truck on West Market Street in Warsaw. The off-duty …read more.

A Milford man arrested in October for felony child molesting was in court this morning to accept a plea deal. Kent Adam Flannery, 31, was charged for molesting a family member on Oct. 18, 2012. Child Protective Services brought the information to the police and indicated the incidents had possibly been occurring since 2008. Police …read more.

  The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce recently held a Chamber Pop-In at Comcast Business Services, 919 E. Winona Ave., in Warsaw. The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors offer a program to select a member each month to “Pop-In” with a visit. The idea is to show our members we appreciate them by …read more.