Commencement ceremonies at Grace College and Theological Seminary took place at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11, in the Orthopaedic Capital Center on the Grace campus. A brass ensemble conducted by Martin Becker provided the prelude and processional accompaniment. The ceremony, which commemorated the 75th anniversary of the college and seminary, included an invocation by Michael …read more.

The following Warsaw Community High School students achieved perfect attendance for the 2013-2014 school year. Many students listed have received this achievement multiple times on a consecutive basis. According to the school’s website, students with perfect attendance are eligible for entry in a drawing for a free car at the school assembly Friday, May 24. …read more.

Kosciusko County Judgements Kosciusko County Filings Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: LVNV Funding LLC v. Kevin Bailey, Claypool, $989.74; v. Adrian Vuittonet, Warsaw, $2,421.85 Roger Coldren v. Phillip Ball, Leesburg, $6,102 Blume Connelly Jordan & Stucky v. Lisa Burchet, Warsaw, $2,413.27; …read more.

Infant Lily Ella Bellamy, 55 minutes old, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 7:40 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, in Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. Lily was born to Tim Leeman, Logansport, Ind.; and April Bellamy, Warsaw. She is survived by her parents; two sisters: Kiriana Kinzer, Logansport; and Olivia Kinzer, Logansport; a brother: William …read more.

Norman E. Busz, 80, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 4:55 a.m. Thursday May 23, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born on Sept. 6, 1932, to Thurman and Nellie (Bertwhistle) Busz at the old farm house in Pierceton, Ind. He is a lifetime resident of Pierceton. He married Edna Quier on Nov. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Convention Recreation and Visitors Commission recently provided a grant to the KCV Cycling Club to purchase Kosciusko County Bikeway signage to designate 200 miles of county roads as routes for cyclists. KCV identified the routes after considering such factors as safety, convenience, traffic density, road conditions and scenery. The County Highway Department …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frK0KtFriuQ] What was initially called in as an attic fire has since been ruled an accidental blaze sparked by an extension cord. Atwood Fire Department was called at about 9:15 a.m. to 2471 N. Lake Breeze Dr., Atwood. The residence is at Hoffman Lake. Shortly after arrival, Atwood called Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory for a full …read more.

Name Brand Only and Hagen Health Education, both located at 1503 N. Detroit St., in Warsaw, recently held ribbon cuttings to kick off business. Name Brand Only is buying, selling and consigning name brand clothing and accessories in excellent condition. Hagen Health Education provides education to become a certified nursing assistant in as little as …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library is a great place for families to spend time this summer, to learn and be inspired, thanks to the Summer Reading Program’s Dig Into Reading, Beneath the Surface, and Groundbreaking Reads. Children in 5th grade and below can join Dig into Reading this summer at WCPL, June 3 through July 20. …read more.

On May 20, Oklahoma was hit with destructive tornados, one of which the National Weather Service reported had wind speeds up to 200 mph. The tornado carved a 20-mile path and flattened entire neighborhoods, even destroying an elementary school in Moore, Okla. Allowing Christ To Shine wants to help the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma …read more.

William Clark Stephens, 72, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Joe and Joyce Conlon, of Warsaw, announce the engagement of their son, Jason Conlon, of Orlando, Fla., to Catherine Chien, daughter of Brian and Katy Chien, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The future groom is a graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree from IPFW and Master’s from Purdue. He is an Electrical …read more.

Warsaw Community Public Library will offer a free beginning genealogy class at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 30. This one hour class will help teach record keeping methods and demonstrate the best online research places. The class will be taught by our WCPL’s genealogy staff member, Teresa Crews. Class size is limited. Please call WCPL at 574-267-6011 …read more.

The community’s feedback is being requested to assist in developing an educational plan focused on reducing storm and surface water pollution. The educational plan would be used by Warsaw’s Stormwater Coordinator at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in allocating resources as a part of protecting stormwater entering Warsaw waterways. If you would like to serve on …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw girls track coach Scott Erba may have a second calling as a magician. He didn’t pull a rabbit out of his hat Tuesday night, but his deep and talented team sure did pull a championship out under very trying circumstances. A plethora of performers scored pivotal points up and down the lineup …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0YTtaHv-3eU] On Tuesday, 12 teams from across the state of Indiana gathered for the State of Indiana Wastewater Challenge to compete in five events. Teams were comprised of four members making a total of 48 contestants total. According to Brian Davison, Warsaw wastewater utility manager and chairman of the Indiana Water Environment Association, this is …read more.

A crash involving two vehicles at Center and Washington streets has sent two people to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The crash happened at about 1:16 p.m. and had Warsaw Police, Warsaw Fire Department and Multi-Township EMS responding. Initially a third vehicle was believed to have been struck after the initial impact, but …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, May 20, 3:33 p.m. Officers were called to the 600 block of West Prairie Street where a domestic battery on a male victim by a female suspect was reported. Monday, May 20, 6 p.m. Alert citizens notified police of two …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, May 20, 8:36 p.m. 100 E. Canal St. Driver: Bruce A. Whiteneck, 73, Warsaw. Whiteneck said he pulled into a parking space at the park when his vehicle jumped into gear causing it to go over the curb and strike …read more.

An ambulance manufacturer in Elkhart has announced it will end operations and let go of more than 160 workers. SJC Industries Corp. says the move will not affect its Goshen Coach Inc. facility. SJC Industries was purchased by Florida-based Allied Specialty Vehicles Inc. from Thor Industries Inc. in Elkhart last week. The company expects the separations …read more.

A Paris Flea Market will take place at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the summer. This first market of the season is this week, May 25. The market will include antiques, jewelry, vintage clothing, stained glass, books, toys, re-purposed/upcycled furniture, art, florals, fruits/vegetables, collectibles and more. Booth …read more.

Bobby Lee Gibbons, 62, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away on May 19, 2013, at home. He was born Aug. 7, 1950, in Bulan, Ky., to Johnny and Bessie (Gibbons) Miller. He married Wilma Roberts July 13, 1992, in Albion, Ind. Mr. Gibbons retired after 30 years employment at Supreme Corp. in Goshen, Ind. He is …read more.

The Indiana Real Estate Markets Report today released by the state’s REALTORS shows that statewide, when comparing April 2013 to April 2012, the following occurred: • The number of closed home sales increased 18 percent to 6,569, • The median sale price of those homes increased 2.6 percent to $119,000, • The average sale price …read more.

A declaration was approved by Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning for money that is being spent on road construction near what will be the new Trupointe fertilizer plant in Milford. The declaration is necessary so the county can be reimbursed for any money spent on construction on the road work once a Tax Increment Fund …read more.

A lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court for Delaware claims a DePuy Synthes spinal implant “trespasses” on a Globus Medical patent. Globus Medical is suing Johnson & Johnson for patent infringement, alleging DePuy Synthes’ Zero-P VA spinal implant violates U.S. patent #8,328,872. Globus is seeking a jury trial, a judgment of infringement, a judgment …read more.

Medtronic has received news that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear its appeal over a long-running dispute between rival Boston Scientific over patent infringements. In September, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit overturned a Delaware court’s decision that Medtronic had not infringed on Boston Scientific’s patents. The appeals court found that the …read more.

Brandon Hollon, 23, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 10:34 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Pierceton, Ind. He was born Oct. 29, 1989, in Lexington, Ky., to Alvin and Donna (Elkins) Hollon. He was a Warsaw resident since 2006. He was united in marriage to Lynae Helton on Jan. 16, 2007, in Warsaw. He …read more.

Todd Samuelson of H.J. Umbaugh & Associates of Mishawaka came before the Warsaw Common Council Monday night to ask if the city was willing to save money by refinancing the remaining balance of a $12.3 million sewage bond that is now in its 10th year. While slightly confusing to the general public, the bottom line …read more.

After several weeks of parents voicing concerns over the half-day kindergarten program not being readily offered for the 2013-2014 school year, the Warsaw Community School board of trustees announced Monday night that the school system will indeed be offering the program. According to WCS Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz, a confirmed 16 students have been enrolled …read more.

OrthoWorx Executive Director Brad Bishop announced Monday night at the Warsaw Community School Corporation’s regular board meeting, that the organization would continue its partnership with WCS to expand and enhance the planned second year of operation of Washington Elementary’s S.T.E.M. Academy. Washington S.T.E.M. – which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – was launched …read more.

Although a discussion on dilapidated properties was not on Warsaw Common Council’s agenda, the matter of a property on Ranch Road was addressed during Monday night’s meeting. City resident Michael Alspaugh attended the meeting to inquire about one specific property at 1405 Ranch Rd. “Do we have a criteria for when a property becomes dilapidated …read more.

Joni Truex of Warsaw was the winner of a freshwater pearl necklace during Saturday’s first annual Success is in the Bag handbag auction and luncheon to benefit Combined Community Services. The Success is in the Bag event celebrated the 20th anniversary of CCS’s Project Independence, which is a mentoring program that helps low-income families in …read more.

The American Red Cross is assisting people in Texas and throughout the Midwest after deadly storms and tornadoes swept through the area in recent days. Severe weather is expected again this week across the Great Plains and Midwest where experts report there is a good chance of more tornadoes and severe weather throughout this week. …read more.

Memorial Day weekend is so far shaping up for decent weather and that will be a blessing for the many activities slated to take place throughout the county. The weekend fun begins Saturday with Milford Fest. The day full of events will include a pancake breakfast, car show, kids games and community-wide garage sales. (See …read more.

First graders from Warsaw Christian School recently had a field trip at Merry Lea Environmental Center, north of Columbia City. Adrian Bowdler, Parker Spore, Amaya Hoyt, Rafe Hoover are shown with their field guide, Ellie, a Goshen College student, who taught them about different kinds of water bugs and plants.

Todd E. Manns, 45, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2013, in his home. He was born Sept. 14, 1967, in Dayton, Ohio, to Ted Manns and Patricia (Kash) Manns. Todd moved to Warsaw from Dayton in 1970. On April 5, 2008, in Etna Green, Ind., Todd married Darci L. Norman.   …read more.

Randell Lee Riley, 46, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away suddenly at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013, at his residence. He was born Sept. 24, 1966, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Raymond A. Riley and Estella (McCloy) Riley, who both survive in Crooksville, Ohio. On June 4, 1994, he was married to Lisa Gail Hamilton, who …read more.

A Warsaw man was killed late Sunday night after crashing his moped and was then struck by a passing vehicle. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigators are trying to determine why Brandon D. Hollon, 23, lost control of his moped in the 5000 block of Pierceton Road, and crashed. Hollon was traveling west on the road …read more.

Don Roulo is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) of Life Quest. He is a life, career and business coach as well as a Certified 48 Days Workshop Facilitator. He travels nationally and internationally to conduct business and career training as well as marriage and family workshops. By DON ROULO Though the word ‘work’ has four …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTde9jmDxTE] The annual Fat & Skinny Tire Fest was held over the weekend with a jam-packed schedule of events in both Winona Lake and Warsaw for bicycle enthusiasts. Among the events for the entire family were BMX stunt shows, countryside tours and musical entertainment. For the competition bicyclists, there were a variety of races …read more.

GOSHEN – “That’s what this is all about for me, doing as well as I can for the team so we can get to state this year.” Warsaw’s Will Petro was excited, to say the least, about his round at Maplecrest Country Club Saturday afternoon. The Warsaw junior stunned the field by shooting a 73 …read more.

Friday evening in Winona Lake, members of the Warsaw and Winona Lake communities gathered at the 10th annual Fat and Skinny Tire Festival to celebrate the kick off of events. But the kick off of the festival was not the only thing worth celebrating. After years of work and dedication, members of the communities were …read more.

Kosciusko County Democrats this morning gathered to name a new party chairman in the wake of last month’s sudden resignation of Terry Bartley. Having received no letters of intent from potential candidates, a motion was made from the floor by media and communications director Art Brown to nominate John Bonitati. Bonitati has served as the …read more.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is pulling the plug on its troubled metal-on-metal hip implant business, effective Aug. 31. In a statement released by JNJ subsidiary DePuy Orthopaedics, the healthcare giant said it would halt all sales of its Ultamet metal-on-metal articulation and Complete ceramic-on-metal acetabular hip system because of lower physician adoption rates and a …read more.

Ripley Auctions is pleased to present Important Racing Memorabilia, an auction offering personal items from the collections of Wilbur Shaw, the first consecutive race winner of the Indianapolis 500, at 5 p.m. Friday, May 24. The sale includes the prototype of today’s winning Indy 500 driver’s ring, the Borg Warner plaques Shaw received for each …read more.

Mary Cockburn Bales, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Cockburn, and a 1998 graduate of Wawasee High School, received her Doctor of Philosophy degree from Purdue University on Sunday, May 12 during graduation ceremonies. She has been hired to do research at the University of Notre Dame at Mendoza School of Business.

With the final approval of the Warsaw Board of Works and Public Safety this morning, OrthoWorx will soon be occupying the third floor of the new city hall building. (See story) The B.O.W., consisting of Mayor Joe Thallemer and Warsaw Common Councilmen Charlie Smith and Jeff Grose, unanimously approved the agreement between OrthoWorx and the …read more.

The following adult programs will be offered in June by the Warsaw Community Public Library: Adult Summer Reading Program: June 3 to Aug. 3. Read books, win prizes! Chinese Mandarin Language Class: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Monday in June. Cookbook Club:  10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, June 3. Bring your kitchen tips …read more.

Rhonda Sue Phifer, 54, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013. She was born on Dec. 14, 1958, in Indianapolis, Ind., to the late Virgil E. Rutter and Bette J. (Osborn) Rutter, who survives in Syracuse, Ind. On Jan. 27, 1979, she was married to Don Phifer, who survives …read more.

Froggy’s Frozen Yogurt held a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of their new store in the Lakeview Shopping Center located at 2104 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Froggy’s is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.  

Michael P. Fitzgerald, 63 of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013, in his residence. On Feb. 8, 1950, he was born in Chicago, Ill., to Gerald and Peg (O’Shea) Fitzgerald. He married Sandra Kalabsa on Dec. 18, 1987, in Dupage County, Ill., who survives. Michael served in the U.S. Army …read more.

Dr. John E. Arford, 83, of Warsaw, Ind. passed away at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born Sept. 28, 1929, in Washington, Ind., to Alva and Trula (Johnson) Arford. On Sept. 18, 1954, he married Harriet (Rockhill) Arford in Warsaw, who survives. John graduated from Washington High …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoEKK-5eCVQ] GOSHEN – Just how good was Warsaw Thursday night at the Goshen Boys Track Sectional? The look on Tiger head coach Matt Thacker’s face when informed his 4×400 relay team had broken a sectional record said it all. “What? Did we do it?” asked Thacker toward his assistant coaches, then taking a long …read more.

The Warsaw Community Schools Food and Nutrition Services has announced plans to participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under and to persons over 18 years who are enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Free …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NskJS3JD_Y] One person was detained following what was initially reported as a drive-by shooting in Warsaw. Warsaw Police were called to the American Legion, 301 N. Buffalo St., at about 8:30 p.m. where a male suspect in a gold or tan colored Ford F150 pickup truck reportedly drove through the alley and shot at …read more.

Robert C. Deckys, 39, of Warsaw, Ind., died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at his residence after an extended illness. On Aug. 8, 1973, Robert was born to Albert and Karen (Kroc) Deckys in LaGrange, Ill. He has lived most of his life in Kosciusko County. On Nov. 13, 2005, he married Dallas …read more.

The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival will now have interactive arts activities thanks to a Kosciusko Leadership Academy white paper project. “When our KLA group set out to promote the arts within the community we needed an avenue to engage a large audience,” said Amanda Zambrano, 2013 academy graduate. “By developing an arts component within this …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, May 15, 11:38 p.m. A man reported his license plate was lost. Wednesday, May 15, 1:55 p.m. Police responded to a report of trespassing leading to the arrest of Bryan Michael Glova. Wednesday, May 15, 5:11 p.m. Police …read more.

Christopher B. Clapp Christopher Clapp, the man wanted on several felony warrants from at least three states and in Warsaw, has been captured. Warsaw Police Lt. Kip Shuter confirmed that Clapp, 30, was arrested in Fort Wayne early this afternoon after Warsaw detectives received a tip from a Fort Wayne business. Police say Clapp submitted …read more.

WARSAW – The Lake City Roller Dolls will be back in action in its first home bout of the season Saturday, June 1, when the Region Rat Rollers from Hammond scurry into the Hansen’s Eastlake Skate Center. The bout is sanctioned by the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Apprentice League and will begin at 5 …read more.

David Hamrick participated in National Bike to Work Week and peddled his way to work at The Party Shop this morning. (Photo provided) David Hamrick of Warsaw is taking advantage of National Bike to Work Week, which is this week, and enjoyed his 4-mile journey to work at The Party Shop this morning. Tomorrow is …read more.

R. Scott Waddell, commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, announced today that all BMV license branches will be closed Saturday through Monday, May 25-27 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. All license branches will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 28, except for the following 16 branches which will reopen on …read more.

Warsaw Chemical Co. Inc. introduces Wave Shield, a new online premium protectant process. Wave Shield is a 3-step, arch-applied process consisting of Wave Curtain Foam Bath, Wave Shine Foam Cleanser/Protectant and Wave Seal Foam Protectant. Formula 701 Wave Curtain Foam Bath is step one of Wave Shield and is a unique low pH, high-foaming liquid …read more.

A number of trees behind the Kosciusko County Work Release facility have been cut down this week, but a county official says it’s a move that will save money. Commissioner Bob Conley told StaceyPageOnline.com that a number of cottonwood trees were removed because of costly problems from the cottony covered seed. “They were causing blockages …read more.

At 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, business men and women alike gathered at Noa Noa Restaurant for an event hosted by Tower Bank featuring well-known economist Brian Wesbury. The event began with a welcoming from Tower Bank President and CEO Gary Shearer as well as a brief introduction provided by Graig Stettner, chief investment officer with Tower Private …read more.

Bethany Lawlor of Warsaw and Samantha Loucks of Nappanee are among more than 1,500 Bob Jones University students included on the Dean’s List for grades achieved during the Spring 2013 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.0 GPA. Located in Greenville, S.C., Bob Jones University is a biblically faithful, liberal arts …read more.

Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne is pleased to announce Alexandria Rairigh, a graduating senior at Wawasee High School, has accepted an IPFW Chancellor’s Distinguished Scholarship. Alexandria plans to study visual communication and design when she begins her college career at IPFW this fall. The scholarship provides full tuition and student fees and is renewable for up to four years.

Indiana Pony Parties, owned by Jim and Shannon McCoomb, brought a petting zoo to Warsaw Christian school this week. The kindergarten class is pictured with the pony. Other animals that visited the students were a rabbit, goat, cow and alpaca.

Christopher B. Clapp As StaceyPageOnline.com first reported (See full story), a man wanted for fraud and theft is now being sought by Warsaw Police. Christopher B. Clapp, 30, has officially been named a suspect in a local case and warrants have now been issued. Clapp is already wanted on two felony warrants from Mansfield, Ohio, …read more.

Allowing Christ to Shine is collecting shoes for the children of Haiti from May 20 to June 1. Each person who brings a pair of shoes to Ritter’s Frozen Custard in Warsaw will receive a free small dish or cone in return for their donation. For more information about Allowing Christ to Shine and their …read more.

In just a few short weeks, over 80 companies from around the world will come to Kosciusko County to attend the annual OrthoTec Conference & Exhibition at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College in Winona Lake. OrthoTec chose Kosciusko County as its location for this manufacturing industry’s resource for world-class education and cutting edge …read more.

Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation President George Robertson has been selected as a panel member for the WorldFuture Society’s annual conference. This year’s conference will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Chicago on Thursday, July 18, to Friday, July 19, and will feature a professional member forum on Monday, July 22. Roberston, who has spent …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_IO4bETORQ] We’ve got big news and it could mean even more cash in the pocket of one talented individual or group right here in Kosciusko County! Not only will the winner of the StaceyPageOnline.com Kosciusko’s Got Talent contest win $1,000, by special invitation, our top talent will also be gifted a spot in the …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that the signal on U.S. 30 at the entrance to the new Meijer store in Warsaw has been activated. The signal includes red, amber and green lights for motorists on U.S. 30 and at the entrance to the store parking lot, which “T’s” into U.S. 30 from the south. …read more.

An amazing celebration of the visual and performing arts in Warsaw will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community High School from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 16. Activities for the evening include the 5th Annual Student Film Festival, performances by the WCHS Jazz Band, WCS Strings Ensemble, individual musical …read more.

Ball State has notified five charter schools that decisions not to renew their contracts have been affirmed by President Jo Ann M. Gora, upon the recommendation of the Ball State University Charter Schools Hearing Panel. On Jan. 18, the university notified seven schools that their charters would not be renewed upon expiration of their contracts …read more.

Twenty Huntington University students-athletes, including Cendall Ogle of Warsaw, have been inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma honor society for 2013. This national college athlete honor society recognizes student-athletes who excel in athletics and academics. Membership in Chi Alpha Sigma is given to those who display excellent character and citizenship, an outstanding scholarship of a 3.5 …read more.

Tickets for Love & Theft, with special guest Casey James at the Kosciusko County Community Fair, will be on sale at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 18. The Academy of Country Music-nominated the country duo and RCA Records recording artists will headline the fair’s country music concert on Tuesday, July 9. They’ll take the stage at …read more.

William T. ‘Bill’ Keith, 76, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at his home. He was born Aug. 30, 1936, in Huntington, Ind., to Dale H. and Wilma Maxine (Hite) Keith. He grew up in Huntington, graduated in 1955 from Huntington High School and attended Purdue University. He lived in Marion for …read more.


Milo Eugene Lindzy, 81 of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 9:04 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On April 14, 1932, he was born in Warsaw to Cecil Dane and Anna Blanche (Ring) Lindzy. He married Rosemary Claxton on Aug. 1, 1955. She preceded him in death on Oct. 4, 1961. …read more.

Beginning Monday, May 20, lane changes on Old Road 30 will begin west of Warsaw between the bridge over Walnut Creek and Zimmer Road. Hepler Drive and Phillips Drive intersections at Old Road 30 will be closed for approximately 2 months, according to Kosciusko County Administrator Ron Robinson. Motorists are urged to use caution when …read more.

A new church has come to the Warsaw area. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church recently approved a newly written constitution April 14 and elected its first officers and board chairmen. The constitution has been submitted to the Indiana District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod for a formal review. The church was incorporated with the state of …read more.

Hire Park BMX is a nonprofit 501C3 organization that is ran solely by volunteers. The BMX track has been located at 750 E. Aurthur St. in Warsaw for 27 years, but many  people still don’t know it’s there. Tonight, Hire Park BMX is having a dine to donate fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. …read more.

The Harrison Student Council recently hosted the 1st Annual Riley Jamboree. It was a 4-hour event where 103 students donated $5 each to the Riley Children’s Hospital while participating in a variety of activities such as service learning projects, team initiatives and team building. All proceeds will benefit the Riley Children’s Hospital. Harrison Elementary has …read more.

A free educational workshop titled “Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income” has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Warsaw Community Public Library, 310 E. Main St. After being told for years Social Security is “going broke,” baby boomers are realizing it will soon be …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week are from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Socko is a majestic neutered male domestic shorthair. He was brought in on April 13. He is front declawed and about 1 1/2 years old. Socko is good natured, affectionate and curious about everything. He is good with children and …read more.

Cycling enthusiasts will gather in Winona Lake and Warsaw this weekend for the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest. The three-day event encourages cycling with an emphasize of wellness and enjoyment. The event begins at 7 a.m. Friday with coffee and snacks at 1000 park Bakafe in the Village at Winona. It is aimed at encouraging …read more.

NAPPANEE – All good things must come to an end and that was the case for the Warsaw golf team on Tuesday night. The No. 6 Tigers were defeated in a regular season match for the first time in four years by Northern Lakes Conference opponent NorthWood by a score of 151-161 at McComick Creek …read more.

Join the fight against the nation’s leading cause of disability by taking part in the Warsaw Arthritis Walk on Saturday, June 1, at Winona Lake Senior Center, 1590 Park Ave., Winona Lake. The Arthritis Walk is an annual 5K walk (with a 1-mile turn around option) held by the Arthritis Foundation to raise funds to …read more.

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday morning in Warsaw and considered only a few cases during a brief agenda. Anthony Click’s petition was considered again after remonstrators at the April meeting expressed concerns about potential drainage problems. Click lives on EMS B63 Lane, south of Barbee Road, and petitioned …read more.

David R. Thomas, 53, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 12:49 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. On March 28, 1960, he was born in Welch, W.V., to Billy E. and Minnie (Lester) Thomas. He married Brenda Mock on May 3, 1985 in Warsaw. David lived most of his life …read more.

The numbers are in for this year’s Cancer Care Fund Idol Variety Nite. The event brought in $17,863 for Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund. The event on May 11, which has raised over $100,000 total for the fund, named Mike Beezley as the 2013 Idol Nite “People’s Choice” having raised the most funds through financial …read more.

Edward B. Rice, 81, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in Fort Wayne, Edward graduated from South Side High School and attended Michigan State and Indiana University. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Edward was executive vice president …read more.

Members of the Atwood Fire Department and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory were called at approximately 2:30 p.m. to a fire located at Egg Innovations, 4811 West 100 North, Warsaw. Though initially it was believed that the fire had begun within a building by Atwood Fire Department, upon arrival firefighters discovered the fire had begun outside and …read more.

The Edgewood Middle School bowling team of Tier Marrow, Abby Blackburn, Trevor Stichter and John McGurn qualified for the state finals at Arrowhead Bowl in Lafayette. Also advancing in singles competition are fifth-grader Madison Warren (Lincoln School), sixth-grader Damian Banghart (Tippecanoe Valley), eighth-grader Marrow and eighth-grader McGurn. The teams all bowl at The Bowling Alley …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbZX0F7Fk3c] Post Offices in Warsaw, Winona Lake and surrounding communities were able to collect over 8,600 pounds of food during the annual Stamp Out Hunger event that took place Saturday. The 21th annual food drive asked Kosciusko County citizens to join the entire nation and “hang a bag of food, for the hungry.” The …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, May 13, 5:10 p.m. Officers were called to the 6700 block of North Kalorama Road, Leesburg, in report of an accident involving a bicycle and a motor vehicle. Monday, May 13, 7:08 p.m. Rangel Arturo of Warsaw reported …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, May 14, 10:14 a.m. Commerce Drive and Lake City Highway. Drivers: Logan Franke, 20, Live Oak Boulevard, Fort Wayne; and Estil K. Slone, 42, East 700 South, Claypool. Franke was westbound on Lake City Highway and failed to see Slone’s …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: May 13, 2013 Shane Anthony Bradley, 37, 109 N. Washington St. Apt. F, Warsaw, arrested for burglary. No bond Lee Merrill Waltz, 29, 14071 20A Rd., Argos, arrested for conversion or misappropriation of title insurance escrow. Bond: $500 Edward Wallace Lucero, 24, …read more.

Betty Carrie, 90, Warsaw, Ind., passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013, in her home with her daughter, Cissy, at her side. Betty was born April 3, 1923, in Anderson, Ind., to Myron B. and Florence Ruth (Johnson) Reynolds. She was a 1940 graduate of Tudor Hall School in Indianapolis, Ind. For 13 years Betty Carrie …read more.