A man who is accused of victimizing women spanning the country and bilking them out of thousands of dollars was, as of Friday, in Warsaw where he allegedly struck again. Brooke Bays called police Friday evening saying Christopher Benjamin Clapp, 30, was renting a room from her and stole her credit and debit cards. When …read more.

The new Meijer complex in Warsaw is getting at least two new resident businesses, including the already existing Staples store which has plans to relocate. Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner confirmed to StaceyPageOnline.com Monday night that, although no building permit has yet been filed, Staples has submitted a development plan to occupy space on the …read more.

The Warsaw Planning Commission, along with most members of the Warsaw Common Council, met Monday night to give input into a comprehensive plan that will serve as a road map for Warsaw’s future. Brad Johnson of Ground Rules Inc., the company contracted for $50,750 to complete the city’s comprehensive plan, met with the city officials …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 I often speak about success. The …read more.

A Warsaw man was arrested and held on criminal charges after he attempted to force entry into a woman’s apartment while armed with a knife. Phillip Joseph Hoover, 28, 2623 E. Forest Circle, was booked on a $2,000 bond when Warsaw Police were called Saturday night to an apartment on West Center Street. According to …read more.

CenturyLink Inc. has named Rick Buyens as regional sales vice president for CenturyLink’s Midwest region. He will be overseeing a team that serves business and government customers throughout the Midwestern United States. Buyens, most recently a sales executive at Cbeyond, a cloud and communications services provider, is one of five regional sales vice presidents named …read more.

On Saturday, the wives of Milford Fire Department volunteers collected donations at SR 15 and Emeline Street in Milford for a fellow firefighter. Scott Thomas, 30, a Goshen firefighter and paramedic who lives in Warsaw, is battling brain cancer. In mid-June Thomas and his wife, Stacy, will welcome their second child. Thomas will soon be …read more.

David A. Kitchen, 71 of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013, in his residence. On June 24, 1941, he was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Raymond and Violet (Leatherman) Kitchen. He married Melanie Salisbury on Dec. 31, 1985, in Fort Wayne, who survives. David was a master electrician and …read more.

Warsaw Community High School will holds its 2013 Fine Arts Festival from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Thursday, May 16. The celebration of the visual and performing arts in Warsaw will be held in The Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community High School, 1 Tiger Lane. The 34th annual Tri Kappa Art Exhibit in …read more.

The regular meeting of the Warsaw Plan Commission scheduled for this evening will be a joint meeting with the Warsaw Common Council to launch the city’s comprehensive plan. City government has been working to development the comprehensive plan that will provide a roadmap for future growth in Warsaw. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, May 12, 10:26 p.m. A woman reported an attempted fraud against a senior citizen. Sunday, May 12, 4:30 p.m. Officers were called to West Main Street for an individual threatening suicide. Saturday, May 11, 7:50 p.m. Rachel Chalmers reported the …read more.

Over the past week the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department has taken reports from four different businesses in the county, all of which have reported the thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles. The damage estimates for these thefts are in excess of $7,000. According to Nationwide insurance, all vehicles produced in the United States since 1975 …read more.

  Students and friends of Warsaw Christian School were entertained on Saturday by a carnival to celebrate the school’s 55th year anniversary. Jumping inflatables, pony rides, carnival games and prizes and food by Noa Noa were enjoyed by many families. Pictured are Jorie Bail and Carli O’Hara giving a pony ride to a carnival visitor.

Hither & Yon will celebrate their much anticipated grand opening of the new affordable home décor store in Warsaw on Friday, May 24. The inspiration for Hither & Yon came from Susan Grill just as her business “The Shop Upstairs” was closing. “I felt God was leading me to donate much of my remaining inventory …read more.

School security has been a hot topic all across America for decades, but discussions ramped up after Dec. 14, 2012, when a gunman killed 26 people – 20 elementary students and six adults – at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. The actions of one has led school officials and lawmakers from coast …read more.

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will review “My Hope With Billy Graham” to be held this November as Dr. Billy Graham shares with America. Mr. Michael Boler will be in Warsaw to present and overview of the program. A training session is also being planned for June. The My Hope With Billy Graham overview will …read more.

Washington, D.C. – As bicycling continues to grow in popularity, leaders in cities across the country, like Warsaw and Winona Lake, are embracing the environmental, financial and quality of life benefits that come with a population that likes to ride. Today, the League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities and …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbZX0F7Fk3c] Although no final total is yet available, local food pantries are hoping that the annual Stamp Out Hunger campaign sponsored by the United States Postal Service will at least match last year’s food collection of 9,040 pounds. Officials and volunteers for service organizations including Combined Community Services, Our Father’s House and Mary & …read more.

This year, the American Cancer Society is celebrating its 100th year. And every year, Relay For Life of Kosciusko County aims to remember those lost to cancer, celebrate those who won again cancer and help the ACS fight against the deadly disease. This year’s Relay for Life is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19. …read more.

“I’m overwhelmed. I’m so very thankful,” stated Mike Beezley, the 2013 Cancer Care Fund Idol Variety Nite People’s Choice winner. Receiving congratulations from family and friends and members of his congregation in Clunette, this year’s winner thanked God for “… all these wonderful people (who came to the event). I can’t even believe it.” As …read more.

PLYMOUTH – The conclusion of the 2013 Northern Lakes Conference Girls Tennis Championship was not the sunniest of days for either the Warsaw or Wawasee tennis programs. Both teams finished with positive moments, but were well behind the pace of the remainder of the conference, taking the last two spots in the team standings. Standing …read more.

CULVER – For the second time in three weeks, NorthWood played superb golf to trump Warsaw in an invitational. The Panthers used every stroke it could in a 309-310 title march at the Culver Academy Invitational held Saturday at Mystic Hills Golf Club. The field featured several areas teams that all put together competitive afternoons …read more.

Altrusa International of Warsaw celebrated its 40th anniversary Saturday with a brunch at the Russell Center on the Grace College Campus. Club members, charter members and past members joined together to remember with pride the services the Altrusa Club has provided to the Kosciusko County area since 1973. Special recognition was given to charter member …read more.

Warsaw Common Council President Diane Quance used to have to take allergy pills before council meetings, the black mold in the old city hall building was so bad. That won’t be necessary in the shiny, new, spacious city council chambers that was introduced to the public today during an open house at the new city …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjeklm9UG2Q] The 3rd Annual Region 1 American Bikers Aimed Towards Education of Indiana benefit for the Hoosier Burn Camp is underway at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds and the fun goes on until 5 p.m. A five-county Battle of the Bands is happening all day, as is a hog roast, chicken barbecue and hot …read more.

A group of Girl Scouts made a special trip to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County this week to make a donation from the sale of Girl Scout cookies. The girls were happy to see how they could help the animals in the shelter. The girls also got to play with dogs, cats, puppies, …read more.

Alexis G. Laureano has been awarded a $500 educational scholarship in a national competition with other students who are members of Modern Woodmen of America. The daughter of Lynn Des Jardins, Warsaw, plans to use the grant to attend Purdue University, West Lafayette. Laureano is one of 100 grant winners chosen this year. Modern Woodmen, …read more.

The 3rd Annual Golf Outing in honor of Nora Stephens will be held by her children at Little Big Horn Golf Course tomorrow. Nora passed away in November 2010 of lung cancer, and though her fight was short, the children feel blessed that she did not suffer as long as others have. Her children started this benefit …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Friday, May 10, 8:06 a.m. NIPSCO reported a damaged pole in the 100 block of South Washington Street. Friday, May 10, 5:32 a.m. A traffic stop conducted on North Detroit Street located a person who had been reported missing from Kokomo. …read more.

Letter carriers of the U.S. Postal Service are doing more than picking up your mail today, they are collecting food donations for local food pantries. Every year, all across the nation, carriers take one day and make a great effort to Stamp Out Hunger. Kosciusko County residents were asked to join on this day and …read more.

The tradition of the sixth grade musical continued this year at Warsaw Christian School with the musical, “The Return of the Glass Slipper,” the story of Cinderella with a twist. Miss Marlise Shaffer, music teacher, directed the musical. Pictured left to right are sixth grade students Logan Baker, Alex Maurer, Anderson Wonderly, Abigal Fishel, Garrett …read more.

An estimated 4.7 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, but beginning Sunday, May 19, Dog Bite Prevention Week aims to make people more aware of how to prevent more injury. Records indicate that Cocker Spaniels produce the most bites, while Rottweilers, pitbulls and German Shepherds are known to have highest percentage …read more.

Weather radios are a potentially life-saving tool that every home should have. Severe weather can happen any time of the day, but if it happens when you are sleeping, how will you know until it is too late? The alarm on a weather radio will go off when a warning is issued for your area …read more.

This month’s Kosciusko County Council meeting was largely about fund transfers that were discussed in previous months, including a nearly $1 million expenditure for road work proposed Kosciusko County Highway Superintendent Scott Tilden. During last night’s meeting, the transfer of the funds from the Economic Development Income Tax fund to the highway department was approved. …read more.

Kosciusko Community YMCA will be starting three sessions of summer classes on June 3. Summer 1 will be June 3 to June 29, Summer 2 will be July 8 to Aug. 3 and Summer 3 will be Aug. 5-24. Classes in Youth Development will include swim lessons and gymnastics classes for all ages. Classes that …read more.

Kosciusko REMC Operations Manager Kurt Carver recently promoted Jeff Moore from lead lineman to operations supervisor. Moore has served the members of Kosciusko REMC in the operations department for over 24 years. Moore started his career in the meter department in 1989, then attended apprentice lineman climbing school and joined the line department. In 2005, …read more.

Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $250 to The Beaman Home, also known as Kosciusko County Shelter for Abuse. Through various fundraising activities during the year, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club raises over $20,000 to donate to youth oriented activities. Join the club as a guest at 7 a.m. any Wednesday for a breakfast meeting.  …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9ynLcm9Kdc] Story by Carson Kerlin, Junior Reporter at Eisenhower Elementary Good afternoon. This is Carson Kerlin reporting to you from Eisenhower Elementary School in Warsaw. The fourth grade went on a field trip to our state capital, Indianapolis, on Thursday, April 25. We went to the Indiana State Museum and the Indiana Statehouse. It …read more.

Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate moms for who they are and all of the wonderful things they do. It is also a great time for moms to remember the important role they play in influencing the choices their kids make regarding tobacco use. Unfortunately, tobacco use among women remains a serious problem: more …read more.

PLYMOUTH – Rain interrupted the second round of the Northern Lakes Conference girls tennis tournament at the Plymouth Tennis Complex. All five divisions were able to at least get one match in, some more, some less. The two doubles matches were most affected with three of the four matches needing to resume Friday when match …read more.

Personal heroes are those people who have impacted our lives in a positive way. To some, heroes are a parent who sacrificed so much. To others, it could be a sibling, a teacher, or even a neighbor who is always there to lend a helping hand. Whether your hero is your mom or dad or …read more.

WARSAW – “We’ve been talking about how we need to come out from the first pitch and dominate the game, not just feel our way through it.” Warsaw head coach Mike Hepler could not have been much happier with his team after its latest win. The Tigers throttled their county rival Tippecanoe Valley, 11-1, in …read more.

JUDGMENT 05_08_2013 NEW FILINGS 05-08-2013 Superior Court II The following traffic infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge James Jarrette presiding: Failure of occupant to use safety belt ($25) —  David Evans, Warsaw; and William Smith, North Webster. Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, …read more.

The 18th Annual Spring Run for Fun 5K and Half-Marathon, starting at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds and ending at the YMCA on Smith Street in Warsaw is 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. this Saturday, May 11. Registration is from 6:30 a.m. to 7:42 a.m. and both races start at 8 a.m. The Spring Run for …read more.

Donna Lee (Weaver) Hamilton, 80, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 5:51 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Donna was born at her parents’ home on March 31, 1933, to Chauncey Michael and Pearl Weaver in North Manchester, Ind. She was married to James Niccum in 1950 and they were longtime residents of North Manchester. In …read more.

Rudy’s Dog Park is partnering with Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt in Warsaw for a fundraiser on Wednesday, May 15. Zoyo will donate 20 percent of all sales that day to the dog park. Be sure to mention the event at the register for the sale to be counted towards the fundraiser. An additional 5 percent can …read more.

Although John Fellman and fellow bandmates of Electro 35 live 600 miles apart, it hasn’t stopped the self-described “electrified orchestral folk group” from having one album under their belts, and releasing another later this month. Recording each part at home, then collaborating via Dropbox online, Fellman says the creative process doesn’t suffer from the long …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, May 8, 8 a.m. Ronald Fuleki of North Tamarack Street reported criminal mischief to his residence. Wednesday, May 8, 8:30 a.m. James Alexander reported the theft of miscellaneous merchandise from his property on East Main Street. Wednesday, May 8, 8:42 …read more.

The 2013 Kosciusko Lincoln Day Dinner, where the ideals and principles of the Republican Party are celebrated, is less than a month away. Kosciusko County Republican Party Chairman Randall Girod is asking those wishing to attend to mark their calendars and buy their tickets now. “I am pleased to announce that Eric Holcomb, the Indiana …read more.

Zimmer Holdings said less than 50 full-time employees will be out of work today as the company initiates programs to sustain growth. Zimmer employees told StaceyPageOnline.com early this morning that a number of supervisors were “walked out” last night and that a series of town hall style meetings have been going on all week at …read more.

Paul E. Blair, 78, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 8:35 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2013, in his home. He was born April 4, 1935, in Johnson City, Ky., to Virgil and Lillie (Castle) Blair. He was in the United States Army Reserves for 8 years and resided in Warsaw since September 1956. On Sept. …read more.

Tonight, May 9, is Game Night at Warsaw Community Public Library. Game Night is for Adults 18 and over. Come in and play video games on the Wii or 360. If you don’t like video games, play a board or card game, or bring your own game to play. Bring some friends and have a …read more.

Go fly a kite, but NOT near an electric line. That’s just one of the important safety messages being presented to over 1,000 area 4th graders as part of Kosciusko REMC’s annual electric safety training in Kosciusko schools, going on now through May 10. Each spring, KREMC brings educator Jerry Palma, also known as “A.C. …read more.

PLYMOUTH – Kosciusko County almost went O-fer at the Northern Lakes Conference girls tennis tournament Wednesday. In an occurrence that Warsaw coach Rick Orban admits he can’t remember ever happening, his Tiger team not only went into the tournament without a court seeded, but lost four of five of its matchups. It would be fair …read more.

Multi-Township EMS is selling Nelsons Golden Glow Chicken starting at 11 a.m. until sold out on Friday, May 17. The location will be the EMS station on Center Street in Warsaw. The funds raised will go toward Scott Thomas, a Goshen paramedic/firefighter living in Warsaw who has been diagnosed with brain cancer, and the One …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYXqefaEeZ8] The Warsaw Family Health Clinic, also known as Northern Indiana MCH Network (NIMCHN) is revolutionizing the way health services are being offered to residents of Kosciusko County. The clinic, which specializes in reproductive health care services, prides itself on putting its patient first. Offering services to people of all walks of life, NIMCHN promises …read more.

Today is World Red Cross Day and the American Red Cross encourages eligible individuals to celebrate by donating lifesaving blood in their communities. The need is constant and all blood types are needed, especially O negative, B negative and A negative. Locally, a blood drive is scheduled for this Saturday at Culver’s in Warsaw. The …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, May 8, 4:04 a.m. East Defreese Road, Syracuse. Driver: Nathanael C. Brady, 21, EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse. Brady said a dog ran into his lane of travel and in an attempt to miss hitting it, he lost control …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Wednesday, May 8, 6 a.m. Wii video games were found in the 1900 block of Plaza Drive, Warsaw. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, May 8, 2:09 a.m. A resident …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: May 8, 2013 Ricky Alan Shepherd, 48, 4 EMS B6C Ln., Leesburg, arrested for indecent exposure/fondling with intent to be seen by others and disorderly conduct. Bond: $350 May 7, 2013 Jeremy Todd Frederick, 24, 1692 E. 200 N. Lot 22, Warsaw, …read more.

Want to workout like a rock star? You don’t have to move to Los Angeles, Miami or New York to get your groove on — just step into Dance Trance Warsaw. Dance Trance tips the fitness scales by incorporating current dance moves with aerobic exercise, to create a fitness class like no other. Dance Trance …read more.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. Flier is a spayed female, domestic short-hair. She came in as a little orphaned 3-week-old kitten on Nov. 10, 2012, and was raised in a loving foster home. Flier is a very curious, playful little girl. She is very entertaing …read more.

Phyllis Caroline Whitesell, 90, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 6:55 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Nursing Home, Warsaw. She was born Feb. 13, 1923, in Warsaw to W. L. and Mary O. (Hontz) Ringgenberg. She was a graduate of Pierceton High School and lived her lifetime in Warsaw. On Feb. 28, …read more.

Terrie Jo Ogburn, 52, from Longwood, Fla., passed away Friday, May 3, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 6, 1960, in Warsaw, to Tom and Sherry Konkle. She was a loving and devoted mother to her children and she had so much joy in being a grandmother. Terrie …read more.

SYRACUSE – On paper it may not have been the best night, but to coach Ben Barkey his  Warsaw team performed just the way it needed to on Tuesday night. “This was a great win for us,” stated the Tiger head coach. Warsaw defeated perhaps its biggest rival in Wawasee Tuesday night at South Shore …read more.

A local gun dealer is supporting law enforcement with a generous donation of tactical weapons. Eagle Creek Firearms of Warsaw on Tuesday donated two Remington 870™ Tactical shotguns to the Akron Police Department. It was a generous act that followed another generous deed. Akron Police Officer Justin Gearhart said he brought the department’s two shotguns …read more.

An agreement between the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission and OrthoWorx means the third floor of Warsaw City Hall will soon have new occupants. During the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday night, the council was informed that the WRC had approved an “agreement for building renovations” with the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Basically, it provides OrthoWorx a …read more.

Kosciusko County Shrine Club will hold a fish fry beginning at 4 p.m. until sold out this Saturday, May 11, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw. Cost for the meal is $8 for adults dining in or carry-out, $4 for children ages 6-12 dining in and children ages 6 or younger eat free. Proceeds from …read more.

A committee has been formed to address security issues at the Kosciusko County Justice Building that were raised by the U.S. Marshal’s Office. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Aaron Rovenstine told the county commissioners this morning that the U.S. Marshal’s Office suggested a committee be formed to review security matters. The committee has been formed …read more.

Indiana was ranked as the best place to do business in the Midwest and the fifth best nationwide in a survey of more than 500 chief executives by Chief Executive magazine. The magazine’s ninth annual “Best and Worst States” survey asks CEOs to evaluate states based on business tax policies, regulation, workforce quality and livability …read more.

Warsaw Police continue to investigate a case of check fraud that occurred at a local bank Monday and it appears the suspects have committed similar crimes in other states. Rebecka Lee Scoggins, 37, and Scott David Mahood, 34, both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., were arrested Monday at 1st Source Bank in Warsaw. Both have preliminarily …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rAYtxrJ2QY] While Warsaw Police and Kosciusko County Central Dispatch were attempting to discover why a train blocked nearly every crossing in the city of Warsaw, Mayor Joe Thallemer was on the phone with Norfolk-Southern. The only crossing that was open to traffic was located at Anchorage Road. The train, which had been stopped since approximately …read more.

A Warsaw woman admitted to striking her child with a belt and taping the 4-year-old’s mouth shut. As a result, Sherena Michele Harris, 26, is charged with felony battery. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies and officials from the Department of Child Services performed a home visit Monday afternoon to 1692 E. CR 200 N., Warsaw. …read more.

Residents along Edgewater Drive in Warsaw asked the city to come to their aid to stop trespassing and littering on their private property and the city quickly acted. During the Monday night Warsaw Common Council meeting, four property owners on the dead end street along the north shore of Center Lake asked the city leaders …read more.

Kosciusko County Democrats have organized a special caucus meeting for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, to name a new party chairman. Terry Bartley submitted his resignation last week immediately resigning his duties as chairman. Bartley told StaceyPageOnline.com the resignation was simply due to personal time constraints. (See story) At 10 a.m. on May 18, the …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNOodsNUfhk] With the city’s blessing, the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory recently donated no longer used fire gear to a new Fire Rescue 1 class at Warsaw Community High School. The first year class, which provides students basic training on firefighting, has 18 student members who, by the end of the school year, could all receive …read more.

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Just in time for Mother’s Day, Warsaw home cook Cara Roe’s Grandma Cookie’s Carrot Cake recipe has been awarded a blue ribbon at Just A Pinch Recipes, a recipe and coupon social network for home cooks at www.justapinch.com.Roe’s Grandma Cookie’s Carrot Cake was named a blue ribbon winner by Just A Pinch …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJvR2DzgUu8] On Monday, April 15, 26,839 runners gathered to partake in the world’s oldest annual marathon – the Boston Marathon. Men and women from all walks of life arrived at Hopkintin to partake in the race of a lifetime and to finally realize the sum of all their training. As racers took off from the …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, May 5, 9:53 p.m. A male subject was arrested at Kmart for theft. Sunday, May 5, 1:32 p.m. Police were called to the 3000 block of Old Colony Road for a suicidal subject. Sunday, May 5, 1:05 p.m. In the …read more.

Roger Jason Hall, 34, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 8:19 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2013, at his friend’s residence. On Feb. 5, 1979, he was born to Roger and Lori (Slone) Hall in Warsaw. He was a lifelong resident of Warsaw and he graduated from Warsaw Community High School. Roger is survived by his …read more.

There are now 22 talent videos posted on our Kosciusko’s Got Talent page – but a clear winner will not be decided yet for weeks. That means there is still time to get your best talent entered! The winning entry – being voted on by readers of StaceyPageOnline.com – will be awarded $1,000! The best …read more.

Cole Duane Adams, 13, of South Bend, Ind., and formerly of Warsaw, Ind., passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at South Bend Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 21, 2000, in Warsaw to Eric Duane Adams and Shawna Marie (Jackson) Roberts. Cole was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for six years, having …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Tim Ahlersmeyer has undergone a major change in his golf swing in the last month. The senior standout was definitely in the swing of things Saturday for his Warsaw squad. Ahlersmeyer, a lethal lefty, led the way as the No. 5 Tigers claimed the championship of the Homestead Invitational. Ahlersmeyer fired a …read more.

Since Aurora Shoemaker went missing, two seasons have come and gone without even a clue to her whereabouts. Since Shoemaker disappeared, she had a 19th birthday, but there was no cake or even a reason to celebrate. On Aug. 16, 2012, Aurora Shoemaker seemingly vanished without a trace. It’s been more than 8 months and …read more.

“Often, direct sales are an amazing way for women to make money and still remain housewives,” said Angela Miller. “But it takes training and networking to make it all work.” After moving to Warsaw from Iowa in 2011, Miller began a direct sales business conducting home parties to sell the products she offered. It was …read more.

As a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y works to help children and teens discover their full potential by providing opportunities to learn and grow. The Kosciusko Community YMCA is encouraging parents to help keep their kids physically active and mentally engaged by signing them …read more.

Char Binkley, former WBCL radio host of the popular mid-morning program and founder of A Day Away retreat that ministered to tens of thousands of area women, will bring the Mother’s Day challenge at both the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services Sunday, May 12, at Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St., Warsaw. …read more.

Warsaw’s Board of Public Works and Safety this morning approved a contract to hire Ground Rules Inc. to complete the city’s comprehensive plan. The $50,750 contract means that, within the next 11 months, the city should have a solid plan for future growth and development. City planner Jeremy Skinner told the B.O.W. that the committee …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following accidents: Thursday, May 2, 10:09 a.m. 617 South Buffalo Street. Drivers: Danielle R. Nulf, 24, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw; and Amy Wildman, 21, Marjorie Street, Winona Lake. While Nulf was attempting to back out of a parking space, she backed into …read more.

Kenneth ‘Ken’ E. Johnston, 85, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 3 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013, in his home while surrounded by his family. Ken was born the second of five children to Robert Coy and Esther (Yoder) Johnston. He was a 1945 graduate of Marienville High School, Marienville, Penn. Between high school and going into …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: May 3, 2013 Andrew Keith Alexander, 21, Mentone, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $1,000 Brian Scott Ratliff, 39, Akron, arrested for check deception. Bond: $250 Marvin G. Wilson, 58, North Webster, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $25,000 Cody Allen Geise, …read more.

The 4th Annual Run for the Son Motorcycle Ride of the Christian Motorcyclists Association Chapter 1116 Blood Bought Bikers will take place tomorrow, May 4, at the Atwood Community Building, 213 Hovey St. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Escorted ride leaves at 10 a.m. Cost is $15 for single rider, $25 for …read more.

Jeanette K. Sapen, 57, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 10 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013,  in Warsaw Meadows, Warsaw. On Nov. 11, 1955, she was born in Warsaw to Garold Eugene and Imogene (Leckrone) Robinson. She married George Sapen on July 5, 1990, in Leinior City, Tenn. Living most of her life in Warsaw, …read more.

Smartphones and other mobile devices are being used more frequently and many use them to conduct business daily. Faster data speeds and an increasing number of applications has created a need for better coverage in the area. But the current Kosciusko County ordinance governing the placement of communication towers, implemented in 2000, requires towers to …read more.

The Kosciusko Leadership Academy 2013 Northenor Award winning project team presented the $1,000 prize to board members from Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County on Wednesday. The team’s project, “Rethinking Neighborhood within the Community,” offers a new model for how Habitat can operate within Kosciusko County that would allow the affiliate to better serve more …read more.

Zimmer Holdings Inc. announced Thursday that it has acquired the business assets of West Chester, Pa.-based Knee Creations LLC. The acquisition enhances Zimmer’s product portfolio of knee treatments through the addition of Knee Creations’ Subchondroplasty® procedure. Subchondroplasty is an innovative, proprietary joint-preservation treatment that has been shown to deliver sustained relief to patients with knee …read more.

Whispering Pines residents are being ordered not to consumer their water without first boiling it. Notices left on the homes in the Warsaw mobile home park this afternoon read that, in consultation with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, residents should boil their drinking water due to a water problem in the area, identified as …read more.

Each Wednesday, Curt Gatke is at the First United Methodist Church on downtown Warsaw’s Indiana Street where he offers a wave, a smile and friendly “Hi!” to most everyone who visits the soup kitchen. But the real passion Gatke has is helping with the FUMC Community Closet, a program that provides toiletries and even cleaning …read more.

Symmetry Medical Inc. of Warsaw reported today a first-quarter loss of approximately $294,000. The amount, which is 1 percent diluted share, is more than a $1 million decrease compared with the $830,000, or 2 cents a share, earnings posted for the same three month time span last year. Symmetry Medical, a local maker of orthopedic …read more.

Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy held its 19th annual graduation ceremony Wednesday night at Champagne Jam in Warsaw. This year, 30 students completed 16 community service projects, that raised $40,000. Carl Lauster, KYLA president, said each student was required to donate a minimum of 10 hours of community service work on a project of his or …read more.