Carolyn S. Combs, 67, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 9:07 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. She was born Aug. 24, 1945, in Elwood, Ind., to Ralph and Mary (McMinn) Shepard. She married Bob Combs in Bedford, Ind., on Nov. 13, 1964, who preceded her in death. She …read more.

ROCHESTER — Survive and advance. That’s the name of the game in the IHSAA wrestling state tournament. The attitude at Saturday’s Rochester Wrestling Regional was no different. With 17 area wrestlers at Rochester, winning round one was the most important mode of operation in the code of survival. That objective was met by five of …read more.

[weaver_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZm0qrJvOFY rel=0]   When Tracy Landis was told two dogs had been dumped off in a wooded area near Ridinger Lake to fend for themselves, she was sickened. Her despair only intensified in the days that would follow. As last week’s temperatures were dipping into the single digits and wind chills bottomed out at …read more.

LAGRANGE — In what most of the teams in the Wawasee Gymnastics Sectional call a ‘sectional preview’, Angola sent a loud message it is the team to beat in March after winning the Lakeland Invite Saturday. Angola used big scores from Alex Nickel and Bailey Hinman to tally up a 102.7 to best Fort Wayne …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools is currently examining homework practices within the school district. The schools request all stakeholders, including students and parents/guardians to consider participating in a brief, online survey to assist in data collection. To access the survey visit surveymonkey.com. If you have multiple children in the district, please take the survey for each child.

Lincoln Elementary School has recently received focus from members of the community indicating health code violations are being ignored. The concerns centered around rumors of mold, asbestos tiles, leaking ceilings, foundry emissions and claims of harmful waste residing under the school building. However, after investigation, it appears these fears may be laid to rest. According to Warsaw …read more.

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana has scheduled mobile food pantries for February and one is set to be in Warsaw on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Fresh perishable items (dairy, grains, produce and protein) and dry goods are offered free of charge to northern Indiana residents. The Food Bank’s mobile pantry team set up tables at …read more.

For Stefanie Shafer, the Kosciusko Community YMCA’s before and after school program and its focus on nurturing the potential of her nephew, Logan, has been a life-saver. Because Logan’s parents are currently without a secure home for him, she raises him through the week. Kids’ Club provides some of the consistency Logan, as an autistic …read more.

The city of Warsaw Public Works Department requested today the trading and replacement of dated heavy equipment. The Public Works Department is currently on a two year rotation through Bobcat of Warsaw that allows them to trade and replace their old Bobcat equipment. Among the equipment to be traded and replaced will be a Bobcat …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RxFixskOoE] Mike Evans with Michiana Ice Carvers group works carefully as he carves a diamond ring for Crownover Jewelry.(Photo by Alyssa Richardson) Preparation for the The City of Warsaw First Friday event Fire and Ice began early this morning when several ice sculptures began work on the 46 ice sculptures planned for the evening’s festivities. …read more.

The girls swim teams from Wawasee and Warsaw high schools set themselves up for big Saturday afternoons after a big night in IHSAA sectional preliminaries at Northridge and Warsaw. At Northridge, Wawasee took the top slot in six of the 11 swims, including both the 200 and 400 free relays and a pair of freestyle …read more.

Fourth-quarter profit fell 2 percent at Zimmer Holdings Inc. due to large accounting charges, but still beat estimates of Wall Street analysts. And the Warsaw-based maker of orthopedic implants predicted revenue and profit will pick up steam in 2013. Zimmer earned $152.8 million, or 88 cents per share, in the quarter. The company took a …read more.

Taylor University is proud to announce the following Kosciusko County students who were named to the fal 2012 Dean’s list: Kelci Freds, Warsaw; Amy Green, Warsaw; Celeste Harris, Warsaw; Emily O’Daniels, Winona Lake; Breanna Parker, Mentone; Luke Secaur, Warsaw; Jessica Settle, Warsaw; Stephen Straits, Winona Lake; Alexandra Urschalitz, Warsaw; and Kelly Wildman, Winona Lake. In …read more.

  Warsaw Community Schools’ third graders from Washington, Madison, Jefferson, Lincoln and Claypool elementary schools wrote persuasive letters to include with Baby’s First Book packages that are given to new parents at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Students wrote letters to persuade new parents to read with their children. They worked with the Kosciusko Literacy Services who …read more.

Peggy J. Zorn, 63, Winona Lake, Ind. passed away at 1:48 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. Peggy was born May 27, 1949, in Kosciusko County to Glenn Devoe Stump and Betty R. (Kinsey) Stump. She graduated in 1967 from North Webster High School in North Webster, Ind. Peggy lived in Winona …read more.

Lake City Heat Treating is now a Boeing Approved Supplier for approved process sources D1-4426. The approved processes include Lake City Heat Treating’s quality system and heat treat of corrosion resistant steel. Lake City Heat Treating specializes in vacuum heat treating of stainless steels, cobalt and nickel alloys and vacuum heat treatable steels, with Cryogenic, …read more.

Jay Lawrence Lavender, 64, of Winona Lake, Ind., went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 3:26 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. Jay had been a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for the past 32 years, and was an attorney with Lavender & Bauer, P.C. of Warsaw, Ind., for the past 28 years. …read more.

Are you a Baby Boomer? Will Social Security be there for you? Do you know when to apply for your benefits? Come to Warsaw Community Public Library for a free workshop “Savvy Social Security Planning for Baby Boomers” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. This workshop is sponsored by DuPont & Associates Inc., the American …read more.

It’s no secret around the state that the girls swimming sectionals are a do or die proposition. All those early morning practices. The two-a-days. The super cramped conference and invitational schedules mashed in before the holiday. Now, it’s go time. With the ushering in of the Northridge and Warsaw Girls Swimming Sectionals Thursday and ultimately …read more.

The Northern Lakes Conference issued its official lists for the 2012-13 All-Northern Lakes Conference teams for boys and girls swimming as well as wrestling. Girls and boys basketball will be released in the coming weeks. Gymnastics does not field a full compliment of Northern Lakes Conference teams, thus, no postseason conference awards. Girls Swimming Northridge …read more.

H. Albert Earl, 69, of  7474 W. CR 100N, Warsaw, Ind., died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in his residence. He was in declining health since October 2012. He was born Jan. 17, 1944, in Cumberland Gap, Tenn., to Jack and  Edith R. Stanifer Earl. On Nov. 22, 1964, in rural Kosciusko County, …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxCKFpATEWE]   Fire and Ice is the theme of Warsaw’s First Friday event set to begin with ice carving in the morning hours. Paula Bowman is the coordinator of the First Friday events in downtown Warsaw. She says this week’s celebration with feature 46 ice sculptures, all created out of 300 pound to 600 …read more.

Residents and motorists on the north side of Warsaw are becoming frustrated with what they perceive to be unnecessary stops by trains that block the crossing for hours. Norfolk-Southern Railroad owns the north-south tracks through Warsaw. On Friday, Stacey Page Online received an email from a resident near Whispering Pines Mobile Home Park on Levi …read more.

The man who died in a fire inside his Chapman Lake home last week has been positively identified. The Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office confirms that Stephen T. Hall, 65, perished in the blaze likely started by a space heater. (See full story) Dr. Nelson, of the Northeast Forensic Center at St. Joe Hospital in Fort …read more.

A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Syracuse for areas including Kosciusko, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, Lagrange, Marshall, Noble, Wabash and Whitley counties. The watch is in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday and means that, which overnight rains, the potential for significant flooding is possible tonight and Wednesday morning. Periods …read more.

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The Kosciusko County 4-H Junior Leaders are hosting their chili supper fundraiser this Friday during the Warsaw First Friday event. Junior Leaders will be serving Dig’s Chili, cornbread and drinks from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (or until they run out), at the County Annex building, 202 W. Main St., at the corner of Lake …read more.

Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced today that some Indiana businesses have received a deceptive letter that may appear to come from the Business Services Division of her office. The letter should be ignored. It is an attempt to defraud Indiana business owners. The letter solicits a $125 annual fee and claims it will …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Jan. 18-26 , between 12 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. Terry V. Halfacre reported that a subject was giving out prescription medications to a family member. The investigation is ongoing. Jan. 25, 5:43 p.m. Female was arrested at Walmart for a theft under $100,000 …read more.

Hall & Marose Agency Inc. and Silveus Insurance Partners LLC have announced a joint venture to provide Indiana’s local communities with auto, home and personal insurance; business insurance; life, health and benefits insurance. The new agency, Hall Marose Silveus LLC, is now located at 1021 Mariner Dr., Warsaw. The principals of both firms will remain …read more.

Thomas Michael Barth, 25, formerly of Warsaw, began his jail sentence Monday for the crime of misrepresenting himself as a representative of a country rock artist. Barth began serving a 6-month jail term yesterday. He was sentenced Dec. 3, 2012, for two class D felony counts of theft. With credit, Barth will serve just 3 …read more.

Kosciusko County Commissioners have agreed to apply for a Community Development Block Grant on behalf of Beaman Home and its new facility. The Community Development Block Grant program provides communities with resources to address a wide range of community development needs. According to Ed Rock, who has been working with Beaman Home on behalf of …read more.

Lakeview Middle School received recognition from the Warsaw Community School Corporation school board Monday for the creation of two after school programs created to help engage students after hours. “Starbooks” and “Success Club” were created in order to provide students with an after school venue that would endorse learning, reading, and community service, as well …read more.

In Monday night’s Warsaw Community School Corporation’s School Board meeting Steve Long, a local man who describes himself as a “concerned citizen and father of a Warsaw Community High School student,” addressed the board about if and what safety measures the school system was taking to ensure student safety from acts of violence such as …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9SQMjwmtC4]   It was with great pride that Warsaw Community School Corporation’s Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz was presented with the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents’ “State Superintendent of the Year Award” on Monday, Jan. 28. The award was presented by Rebecca Kubacki through her daughter and Warsaw Community School Corporation employee Katherine Kubacki at …read more.

Two people were arrested Monday after Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered a meth lab inside a Leesburg home. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department drug task force officers were executing active warrants Monday morning in the 300 block of Smith Street, Leesburg, when they discovered various methamphetamine labs inside the residence.  KCSD officers were attempting to serve …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW9ZOQnEaQQ] DUNLAP — Warsaw head coach Nate Long ran the course of emotions Saturday afternoon at the Northern Lakes Conference Boys Swimming Championships. Having been a performer in the NLC as a swimmer for Warsaw less than a decade ago, Long was well aware the effort it would take to succeed at such a …read more.

Freman “Curly” Neher, 93, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 10:10 a.m., Saturday Jan. 26, 2013, in his residence. On Feb. 16, 1919, he was born in Rochester, Ind., to Herman and Mabel (Mreed) Neher. He was united in marriage to Amy Berniece Perry on Aug. 19, 1942, in Redondo Beach, Calif. She preceded him …read more.

“Living in North Carolina and Warsaw being my home town, it sure is great to get the news of Warsaw from this website. You are doing one fantastic job and I hope you keep it up. Again, thanks so much and I will definitiely be coming here on a daily basis.” – Fred Grose, via …read more.

Rachael Leigh Adams, 47, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, in her residence. On May 7, 1965, she was born in Columbia City, Ind., to Billy R. and Linda (Whitaker) Adams. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. Rachael was a wonderful mother and friend, who would …read more.

  I walked into Center Lake Pavilion Wednesday night not quite knowing what to expect. “The Gathering” is such a vague description after all. On the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, Fellowship Missions hosts what they have termed The Gathering. It is just that – a gathering. Depending on the night, there are …read more.

Not since January 1978 has Indiana had such a significant snow event. Known as the Blizzard of ’78, it remains the worst winter storm on record for the state. The National Weather Service documented the blizzard, which began on Jan. 25, 1978, and lasted for three days. When it ended, nearly 40 inches of snow …read more.

Donald O. Bixel, 82, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Don was born the only child of Russell S. and L. Marie (Inks) Bixel on June 15, 1930.  Growing up on West Market Street, he enjoyed and was proud to be one of the …read more.

DUNLAP — A pair of Warsaw swimmers are in the middle of the action as the preliminaries of the Northern Lakes Conference boys swim meet have been determined after day one of swimming at Concord. Spencer Davidson is the top seed in both the butterfly (54.61) and the breaststroke (1:01.46) heading into the finals of …read more.

A company headquartered in Warsaw has seemingly violated a federal law and failed to provide employees or the Plymouth community with notice that it was closing its doors. Whitley Products Inc. reportedly closed its doors today without any notice to anyone. In a statement released by the the company, Whitley Products blames the shut down …read more.

The K21 Health Foundation is currently accepting applications for the first round of grants in 2013. Completed applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, to be considered during the cycle. Non-profit organizations with programs dedicated to the health and wellness of Kosciusko County residents are encouraged to apply. All applicants …read more.

Mary Brown, 89, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at her residence. She was born Jan. 11, 1924, in North Vernon, Ind., to Martin and Alma (Caproon) Walker. On Feb. 14, 1948, she married Russell Brown who preceded her in 1993. Mary formerly resided in North Webster as well as Florida for …read more.

Warsaw Community School System and Wawasee Community School Corporation third grade classes will be visiting the Shrine Circus, in Fort Wayne on Friday. According to Warsaw Transportation Department’s Sheryl Cook, Warsaw elementary students have been visiting the Shrine Circus every year for over 25 years. This year, 650 children will board the bus to visit …read more.

Every dollar patients spend on prescription drugs to treat heart disease and diabetes saves them $3 to $10 on other medical services, according to a 2011 Health Affairs study cited by United Way of Kosciusko County and FamilyWize, two organizations that are partnering to help families stay healthy. As of Dec. 31, 2012, the United …read more.

  Ethel L. Noggle, 88, Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 2:54 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.   She was born Jan. 15, 1925, in Warsaw to Earl S. and Eva (Gaskill) Beebe. She married L.E. (Gene) Noggle on Dec. 10, 1949, who preceded her in death in 2005. Ethel was …read more.

SYRACUSE — Tuesday night wasn’t a banner showing for either Warsaw or Wawasee in gymnastics, but as both teams prep for a huge invitational next weekend, work is work. Warsaw used a solid all-around effort from Abbi Baum and a set of complimentary scores from Jo Richard to beat a short-handed Wawasee team 93.35-90.9. Baum …read more.

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently received two gifts totaling $4,660 for the Margaret Ann Voirol Memorial Endowment Fund. The fund was established in memory of Margarent Ann Voirol, who was a longtime vocal music teacher at Warsaw Community High School. The fund provides support to the WCHS Choral Department. Supporters of the fund encourage …read more.

Indiana’s life sciences industry has a $50 billion total impact on the state’s economy, according to recently updated data gathered by the Indiana Business Research Center at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and BioCrossroads, Indiana’s initiative for investment, development and advancement of the state’s signature life sciences strengths. Now with a workforce of …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Jan. 17, 10:35 a.m. A Warsaw woman reported being battered while children were in the home. Jan. 17, 4:01 p.m. Female was arrested for shoplifting from Khols. Jan. 17,  5:23 p.m. Ryan Bittner of Warsaw, was observed operating his vehicle while his license …read more.

Timothy ‘Tim’ Brown, 54, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in his residence. On Feb. 1, 1958, Tim was born in Warsaw to Max and Frances (Clabaugh) Brown. He married Carmen Glick on Nov. 11, 2011 in Syracuse. A lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Tim graduated from Warsaw High …read more.

After closing for little over a month, the Auto Park auto dealership in Warsaw is reopening its doors with a strong new direction. The dealership, which closed its doors Nov. 30, 2012, reopens this Friday with new management and a strong focus on customer satisfaction and community. Jason Brune, former owner of Diamond Auto Sales …read more.

Patricia E. “Pat” Reiff, 86, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 6:22 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born on June 4, 1926, in Columbia City, Ind., to Rolland Victor and Hazlette A. (Brubaker) Phend. She was a lifetime Whitley / Kosciusko County area resident and graduated in 1944 …read more.

The Kosciusko County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold its meetings for the year 2013 at 3 p.m. at the Justice Building on the following dates: Feb. 14, May 9, Aug. 8 and Nov. 14 and at such other times as shall be duly authorized by act of the Committee or its Chairman.  All interested …read more.

Allen R. Rush, 48, a resident of Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw, Ind., and formerly of Tippecanoe, Ind., passed away at 8:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013. Allen was born the son of Larry Rush and Rebecca Futch Rush on March 21, 1964, at South Bend, Ind. He was lifelong resident of the Tippecanoe area …read more.

Children in the Big Kids Book Club at Warsaw Library had fun learning how to pronounce, recognize, and write letters while rotating through four learning stations. Big Kids Book Club meets once a month on a Friday.  Each family receives a book for attending. The next club meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, …read more.

Sixth graders at Warsaw Christian are pictured with guitars that they use in music class with teacher Marlise Shaffer. The use of guitars in the class has helped the students put into practice what they have learned in music theory. Playing the guitar teaches the students intervals and how notes work together. It can also be …read more.

The Warsaw Community Public Library is hosting the following meetings this month at the library: intro to weaving, ebooks for iPad, Knit and Purl Club, and eBooks for all e-readers. Intro to weaving will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24. The meeting allows those interested to view different weaving looms and to get project …read more.

The “Wawasee Film Collection”, a DVD featuring three short features filmed on Lake Wawsee in the 1930’s, is now available for purchase at the Syracuse Public Library while the Syracuse Historical Museum is closed for the winter. The Weaver/Fick Wawasee Film, which was filmed in 1936 on Lake Wawasee and released in 1937, is a …read more.

Irene I. Baker, 90, a resident of Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home in Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Irene was born the daughter of David Powers and Clara Sears Powers on Sept. 9, 1922, in Nebraska. She was a resident of the Etna Green area all her life. She …read more.

Ruby Howard, 62, of Ligonier, Ind., and formerly of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 8:20 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Avalon Village Nursing Home in Ligonier. She was born June 23, 1950, in Brooksville, Fla., to Frank and Audrey Emma Jean (Perry) Shell. She grew up in Kentucky and attended public school there. She …read more.

Richard L. Vining, 72, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 4:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital Warsaw, Ind., after an illness. Richard was born the son of Willard and Mary Yocum Vining on May 29, 1940, at Warsaw. He was a resident of Warsaw since 1963. Dick was a graduate of …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Tigers and Warriors were geared up Saturday morning as they and six other rival schools gathered for the 2013 Northern Lakes Conference Wrestling Championships. With 102 wrestlers competing for conference immortality the meet promised to be a thrilling one. The favorite to win Saturday’s tournament was Plymouth. The Pilgrims had come in …read more.

Casey A.J. “KC” Ochs, 15, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. He was born April 11, 1997, in Sierra Vista, Ariz., to Christopher J. and Dominique (Blancette) Ochs. He moved to the area 8 years ago from Muncie and was a sophomore at Wawasee High School in Syracuse, Ind. …read more.

Drake E. Omstead, 81, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Oct. 25, 1931, in Hackensack, N.J. He married childhood sweetheart Janis Tullis of Andrews, Ind., on May 29, 1953, and had 60 years of marriage. As a young man, Drake achieved …read more.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, all city of Warsaw offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21. Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, Jan. 22. All other routes remain the same.

Clarence H. Atkins, 72, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at 7:40 a.m. in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind. Clarence was born Feb. 10, 1940, in Keith, W. Va. to Clennie and Marie (Secrist) Atkins. On July 2, 1960, he and Erma Peters were married in Sharon Springs, Kan. They shared 52 …read more.

Jack D. Kizer, 87, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at 4:25 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born on Aug. 3, 1925, in Mishawaka, Ind., to Earl and Charlotte (Buchwold) Kizer. He married Joan Dibble on Nov. 25, 1950, in South Bend, Ind. He was a 1943 graduate of …read more.

L. Edward Kehoe, 77, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Mason Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. On Nov. 20, 1935, he was born to Leo and Betty (Smith) Kehoe in Warsaw.  He married Connie Morrison on Sept. 2, 1960, in Pierceton, who survives. Edward worked in the Layout Dept. …read more.

After months of remodeling, Jacob’s Ladder in Warsaw was proud to open its doors for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. The ribbon cutting took place at 1 p.m. today and was immediately followed by an open house event that lasted till 6 p.m. “We are very excited and the kids are really excited, …read more.

Residents at 221 S. High St. have been without heat since last Tuesday, but after our report this morning, they should be warm again soon. But how soon? (See related story) Rich Hoffman is the facilities manager for Bowen Center and told StaceyPageOnline.com this afternoon that their maintenance workers became aware “at the end of …read more.

Ernest E. Thompson, 86, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at the Tidewell Hospice-Bradenton House, Bradenton, Fla. He was born Nov. 4, 1926, in Warsaw, to Stewart and Ethel (Snyder) Thompson. He lived his whole life in Warsaw. His first marriage was to Helen B. Dickerhoff on June 24, …read more.

Herbert Ross, 87, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 9:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, 2013,  in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born Feb. 21, 1925, to Jennings and Gladys (Bloom) Ross in Kosciusko County, Ind. He was a World War II veteran, receiving the Purple Heart. He was previously employed by Huffer Foundry as …read more.

Alice Marie McCrum, 72, Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 1:13 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 16, 1940, in Arizona to the late John Lasiter and Dorothy Inez (Toon) Lathrop, who survives. On June 14, 1963, in Warsaw, she was married to Arthur Earl McCrum, who passed away …read more.

Grace College is proud to announce that five of their teaching staff received doctorate degrees during the fall 2012 semester. Jeff Gill, Roger Stichter, Deb Musser, Cheryl Bremer and Terry White all finished their degrees while teaching for the college this fall. “Institutions like ours always have faculty members that are pursuing additional degrees, but …read more.

After nearly a year of public meetings, committee meetings, planning sessions and grant writings, a final draft of the Warsaw+Winona Lake Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan was presented for preliminary approval Monday night. Warsaw Assistant Planner Tim Dombrosky gave the presentation about the master plan to the Warsaw City Plan Commission noting, “The biggest, most …read more.

Jacob’s Ladder, a nonprofit Indiana First Steps Agency, will be opening its doors Wednesday, Jan. 16, for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. The ribbon cutting is to take place at 1 p.m. and will be followed at 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. by an open house event at it’s newly remodeled location at …read more.

It is time to brush off those wonderful family recipe files and prepare to crown a new winner. The fourth annual Wawasee Kiwanis Soup Supper will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. This event will be held at the Syracuse Community Center. The special aspect of this soup supper is that …read more.

This morning in chapel, students at Warsaw Christian School found out they won the KC Recycling Shoe Drive that was held in November. The student body won a blue (school color) recycled chair shaped like a hand. The chair was presented by Shelly Heckart, education coordinator for KC Recycling. Students collected 250 pounds of shoes …read more.

Barbara Sue Essig, 45, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, surrounded by her loving family in her home. She was born March 31, 1967, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Joseph Westendorf and Dorothy (Bennett) Westendorf. She graduated in 1985 from Warsaw Community Schools and lived most of her life in the …read more.

Lesa Gay Dye, 51, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 7:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at Mason Health & Rehab of Warsaw. She was a lifetime resident of Warsaw where she was a member of Warsaw Worship Center and had worked for Monaco Coach in Nappanee, Ind., for 15years. She was a strong willed …read more.

Ernest E. Thompson, 86, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. Visitaiton will take place Friday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, Ind. Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 in the funeral home. A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqotQwXYsWQ] MIDDLEBURY — It was a great day to be a coach at the Northern Lakes Conference Girls Swimming Championship finals held at Northridge. Coaches all over the deck were pumping fists, erasing personal best times and standing in adulation at the achievements of their respective athletes. Northridge head coach Joe Keller got to …read more.

On Jan. 25, 1978, the biggest storm on Indiana record dumped up to 40 inches of snow over the Hoosier state in three days. StaceyPageOnline.com will be featuring an anniversary event of the Blizzard of ’78 on Friday, the 35th anniversary of the big storm. This is your last chance to submit your photos and …read more.

The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties home show has set a new time, name and location. Mark your calendars now for Friday, March 8, through Sunday, March 10, for the Home and Outdoor Show. The new location will be at 3114 E. U.S. 30, Warsaw, Ind., (formerly the TTP Building). The location is easily accesible …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wESZ0QXG2-I]   After experiencing a fire Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, B-Macs owner Brian McClelland is proud to reopen the doors to his much loved diner, located at 114 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw. John Titus, B Mac’s “most loyal customer,” enjoys his breakfast and their re-opening. Titus has been having lunch at B Macs for …read more.

Good economic news was the positive message at Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission meeting Thursday. George Robertson of KEDCo gave an overview of last year’s economic development news. “It was a very successful year,” he said. “Given the economy, it’s been a really good year.” President Henry DeJulia also gave an update on the industrial park …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools will be in session on Friday, March 29, as a snow make up day according to the 2012‐2013 School Calendar.

MIDDLEBURY — Winter tournament season officially began Thursday with the preliminary round of the Northern Lakes Conference girls swim championships. The positioning at the Northridge Natatorium had all eight conference schools swimming for championship and consolation swims this Saturday also to be held at Northridge. Diving will kick off Saturday’s activity in the morning with …read more.

The old Warsaw Depot has been listed for sale for about two years now and, if it isn’t sold soon, the current owners may plan to look at renovating it. Julie Hall is a realtor and co-owner of the depot with her sister and says there has been a lot of interest in the building …read more.

Officers of the Kosciusko County Drug Task Force executed a drug warrant at a Warsaw home today and arrested Gilbert Berrones, 29, who was found to be in possession of more drugs. DTF officers went to 3699 N. 175 E. at about 11:35 a.m. today. There, they arrested Berrones on a warrant and, during the …read more.

On Jan. 3, children’s author Jami McDaniel Stichter read her new children’s book at Heartline Pregnancy Center’s B.A.B.E. Boutique, Warsaw, during a book signing event. The audience included children from the Teens N’ Tots Daycare as well as Heartline clients and their children. B.A.B.E. focuses on the needs of pregnant women and their families.  This …read more.

Frances Mae Hensley Prater-Shepherd, 66, of Silver Lake, Ind., passed away at 1:05 a.m. Jan. 8, 2013, at Center for Hospice Care, South Bend, Ind. She was born March 18, 1946, in Greenville, Tenn., to the late Jimmy and Cora Alice (Travis) Hensley. She had four children with the late Leonard Prater. She was married to Chandler Shepherd for 18 years. …read more.

Sherri Marie Adamson, 50, of Rochester, Ind., passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at her residence. She was born in Fulton County on June 4, 1962, to Calvin Lee and Evelyn VanDuyne Braman. She was a proud graduate of Rochester High School with the class of 1980. On Dec. 4, 1982, Sherri and Teri Lynn …read more.

Evelyn Canzoneri, 85, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, Ind. Evelyn was born Nov. 25, 1927, Custer, Wis., to Ben Zeromski and Gertrude (Ropella) Zeromski. She moved from Chicago, Ill., to North Manchester, Ind. On April 15, 1950, Evelyn married Joseph Canzoneri in Chicago. …read more.

Richard Eugene Smith, 91, Bremen, Ind., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw, Ind. Richard was the son of Everett and Lucille Smith, born Oct. 28, 1921, in Vermillion County. He married Madge Huff Smith on Sept. 23, 1945, in her home near Bremen. He preceded her in death Nov. …read more.