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Tornado Siren testing for the Town of Silver Lake is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, in the afternoon.

Area Accident Reports

July 22, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 4:35 p.m. Monday, July 20, West US 30, east of North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Courtney L. Shadday, 23, West 8th Street, Rochester. Shadday was traveling west on US 30 when her vehicle struck a large wooden object in the roadway. Damage …read more.

The Silver Lake Fire Department will be hosting a tenderloin dinner fundraiser from 4:30-6 p.m. (or until sold out) Saturday, July 18.

Town Council will hold a public hearing on July 22, to receive public comments regarding an application to USDA Rural Development for financial assistance in the purchase of Industrial Leaf Vacuum equipment.

Jail Bookings

July 7, 2020

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Area Police Reports

July 6, 2020

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:34 p.m. Friday, July 3, 200 block South Church St., Claypool. Officers investigated a vehicle accident involving damage to a garage owned by Juan F. Medina.   Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:14 p.m. Sunday, July …read more.

Sara McNeal-Strahan-Lenfestey ran as a democratic contender for the Warsaw City Council last year. McNeal-Strahan-Lenfestey, a native of Warsaw, said what drove her to run for public office was seeing the same people in office for 20 years without a lot of progress.

The Silver Lake Lions Club is having an egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at the school grounds in Silver Lake.

Jail Bookings

July 1, 2020

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Area Accident Reports

June 26, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 11 p.m. Thursday, June 25, East CR 1300N and North CR 300E, Milford. Driver: Haiden A. Morgan, 30, Northshore Drive, Syracuse. Morgan’s vehicle struck a deer. Damages up to $5,000.  Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following …read more.

Area Accident Reports

June 26, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:44 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, East CR 500N, east of EMS T11 Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Michael R. Sherburne, 46, East Riverside Drive, Warsaw. Sherburne was traveling east on East CR 500N when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000.   …read more.

Two people from Wabash were airlifted to a Fort Wayne hospital after a two-vehicle accident in Silver Lake on Wednesday morning.

Jail Bookings

June 25, 2020

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were …read more.

A Syracuse man was recently arrested after allegedly stealing his friend’s vehicle and traveling to Kentucky.

Area Accident Reports

June 22, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:38 p.m. Sunday, June 21, SR 13, south of Waco Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Sharon E. Siegel, 64, Northshore Drive, Syracuse; and James W. Adams, 52, Carroll Road, Indianapolis.  Siegel was backing out of a parking space when her vehicle struck Adams’ vehicle. …read more.

Silver Lake Town Council approved a proposal at the June 10 town council meeting in order to be eligible for a grant that could be used to improve streets and sidewalks.

The June Silver Lake Town Council meeting will be held at 7p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at the fire station, located at 702 E. Main Street in Silver Lake.

The Silver Lake Lions Club Bingo event originally scheduled for Saturday, June 6, has been cancelled until further notice.

A Silver Lake man has been arrested after 56 dogs were removed from his home in March.

Bingo at the Silver Lake Lions Club will resume Saturday, June 6.

The Claypool Police Department acted upon a tip as to possible illegal drug activity occurring at 201 E. Calhoun St., Claypool.

The Silver Lake Waterworks is notifying Silver Lake residents that hydrant flushing will begin Tuesday, June 2, and continue through Wednesday, June 3.

Jail Bookings

June 1, 2020

Kosciusko County The following people were booked into Kosciusko County Jail:

A local man will serve seven years in prison after administering heroin to a man who died as a result of a drug overdose almost two years ago.

A local man will be sentenced at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 28, after administering heroin to a man who died as a result of a drug overdose almost two years ago.

A veterans’ memorial ceremony was held Saturday, May 23, at Lakeview Cemetery in Silver Lake.

The following is a list of Memorial Day weekend events happening in Kosciusko County, as well as a list of events that will not occur this year due to COVID-19 restrictions:

SILVER LAKE — A veterans’ ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday. May 23, at Lakeview Cemetery in Silver Lake. This event is sponsored by the Silver Lake Lions Club. Those who attend are asked to please practice social distancing.

Area Police Reports

May 18, 2020

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:17 p.m. Friday, May 15, 400 block West Wilson Ave., Silver Lake. Lloyd W. Perkins reported burglary. Value: $40.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:44 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 5500 block South SR 13 and …read more.

Residents of Silver Lake are feeling a void after the man many thought of as the town’s unofficial mayor, Phil Shalley, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 13, at the age of 73.

Jail Bookings

May 15, 2020

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A Silver Lake woman will serve a year in jail for violating her rules of probation after she battered a police officer. Tina Marie Cole, 38, 106 S. High St., Silver Lake, was charged with battery against a public safety official, a level 6 felony. Cole was sentenced for …read more.

Staff Report SILVER LAKE – One person appeared to be injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Packerton Road, and SR 14, Monday afternoon, May 11. The accident was reported around 3:15 p.m. A white Pontiac G6 appeared to have hit a black GMC Terrain at the intersection, causing the black vehicle to …read more.

Area Police Reports

May 6, 2020

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:09 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 500 block Lura Circle, Milford. Maggie M. Cahill reported a light was taken from the front porch.    Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:39 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 200 block South …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake Town Council will hold its regular public meeting at 7 p.m. on May 13. The location has changed and is now at 702 E. Main St. Silver Lake. Social distancing will be used and the maximum of 25 in attendance will be kept, per Governor’s orders, according to the town.

Staff Report SILVER LAKE — The sixth annual Silver Lake Fire Dinner and Auction, hosted by the Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department, will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9. The dinner will take place at the new fire station at 702 E. Main St., Silver Lake. The dinner is a freewill donation tenderloin …read more.

Fifty-six dogs were removed from a home in Silver Lake on April 7. An arrest warrant has been issued for the dogs’ owner. Photo provided by Silver Lake Fire Chief John Conley. By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews SILVER LAKE — A Silver Lake man is facing two criminal charges after 56 dogs were removed from his …read more.

Jail Bookings

April 27, 2020

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

A birthday drive-by ‘parade’ took place Friday, April 24, in Winona Lake. The birthday boy, Easton Setser, and his sister, Harper, are seen here. Harper had her own birthday ‘parade’ earlier in the week. Easton, on the right, turned 8. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW — Birthdays are being celebrated in a unique new …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A Silver Lake man received a 2 1/2 year prison sentence in connection to a home improvement fraud that cost an elderly woman tens of thousands of dollars. Robert Kenneth Melton, 32, 46 E. Center St., Silver Lake, was charged with home improvement fraud, a level 5 felony; and …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews *UPDATE: Power has been restored in southern Kosciusko County.* CLAYPOOL — More than 1,000 NIPSCO customers are currently without power in southern Kosciusko County. The NIPSCO website shows multiple outages in Kosciusko County, including the areas of Claypool and Burket. A phone call to NIPSCO’s customer service line states that Silver …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool man will serve three years in prison pending his approval for work release after battering a child and woman. Cameron Don Beliles, 24, 206 E. Section St., Claypool, was charged with domestic battery with bodily injury to a person under the age of 14, a level 5 felony; and domestic battery …read more.

CLAYPOOL — For someone who “just loves to be busy,” Janet Warren was content Thursday, April 9, to stay quarantined at her Claypool home and watch the parade thrown in her honor. Her family members and friends assembled a festive vehicular caravan to celebrate her 88th birthday and slowly rolled past her house, balloons dancing …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 15, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 8:47 p.m. Monday, April 13, 11819 South CR 600W, Silver Lake. Driver: Kenneth L. Phillips, 31, Augusta Court, Kokomo. Phillips said he blacked out due to a medical condition, causing his vehicle to leave the road way and collide with a fence. …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 13, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:16 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 3100 block East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Leela D. Farmer reported theft. Value: $200. 2:53 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 1:19 p.m. Saturday, April 11, …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 13, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, West CR 1300S, west of South CR 500W, Silver Lake. Driver: Dominick E. Haney, 19, North Old US Highway 31, Rochester. Haney was traveling east on West CR 1300S when the rear tire of his vehicle blew, …read more.

SILVER LAKE – An active criminal investigation is taking place after 56 dogs were removed from a home in Silver Lake Tuesday night, April 7.  The dogs, reportedly all Chihuahuas, have been taken in by the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County where they were scheduled to be assessed Wednesday afternoon by Dr. Carla Carlton …read more.

SILVER LAKE – The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is asking for donations to help with the care of 56 dogs that were taken in Tuesday night, April 7, from a home on Hilltop Lane in Silver Lake. The removal of the dogs comes after a fire occurred at that residence Monday. Just before …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A man was taken to a local hospital for smoke inhalation after a gas stove fire in Silver Lake. Just before 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, Silver Lake and Claypool Fire Departments responded to a gas stove fire at 505 W. Hilltop Lane, Silver Lake. According to dispatch reports, the tenant was …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 4, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 3:51 p.m. Friday, April 3, South CR 200W, north of West CR 1300S, Silver Lake. Driver: Roy L. Skeens, 35, West SR 114 21, North Manchester. Skeens was traveling north on CR 200W when his vehicle left the roadway, striking an embankment. …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 27, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:05 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. John L. Rasmussen reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $2,000. 7:35 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 3500 block East CR 800S, Claypool. William R. Elliott Jr. reported the theft of two …read more.

WARSAW – InkFreeNews reporters spanned out across Kosciusko County and beyond to check on how far gas prices have fallen. Below are photos of 19 gas stations in 14 towns – all taken on Wednesday, March 25. In Warsaw In Syracuse In Leesburg and North Webster In Etna Green In Atwood and Bourbon In Argos …read more.

Area Police Reports

March 20, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:17 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 100 block East Main Street, Silver Lake. Officers investigated the theft of a license plate. 2:47 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 10300 block North CR 500E, Syracuse. Officers investigated a protective order violation.   North Webster Officers with …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Decisions were made regarding how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to town business at a special meeting held by Silver Lake Town Council. A resolution was approved at the meeting Wednesday, March 18 giving Clerk-Treasurer Tonya Conley the authority to modify the hours the town hall is open …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The old school building in Silver Lake will soon belong to the town. Mike Baur has signed an agreement stating he will deed the property, located at 202 E. Sycamore Street, over to the town of Silver Lake for $1. Baur purchased the building, which was slated for demolition, around 2008, voicing …read more.

Area Accident Reports

March 17, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:07 p.m. Monday, March 16, East Armstrong Road, east of North CR 200E, Leesburg. Driver: Marita S. Workman, 65, EMS T26B Lane, Leesburg. Workman was traveling east on North Armstrong Road when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility box. …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake will begin accepting demolition bids in May for the old school building on Sycamore Street. The decision was made at the Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, March 11, following a 45-minute discussion among town council, Silver Lake Center Foundation representatives and members of the public. In May 2018, the …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club will host a fish, chicken & tenderloin fry from 4 p.m. until sold out Saturday, March 14, at the Silver Lake Conservation Building, located at 108 S. Elm St., Silver Lake. Carry-out only. Cost is $9 per pound. Side dishes will be available. South Pleasant United Methodist Church will …read more.

Jail Bookings

March 7, 2020

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Area Accident Reports

February 27, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:57 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, North CR 300W, north of West CR 300N, Warsaw. Driver: Nickolas E. Wilkins, 36, North Dovewood Trail, Warsaw. Wilkins was traveling south on CR 300W when several deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 6:02 p.m. …read more.

Jail Bookings

February 21, 2020

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Area Accident Reports

February 17, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:17 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, North CR 150W, south of West CR 600N, Warsaw. Driver: Logan D. Brown, 21, West CR 350S, Warsaw. Brown was traveling north on CR 150W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 10:12 p.m. …read more.

Jail Bookings

February 12, 2020

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

WARSAW — Probably the most significant marker of Sally Nelson’s personality is the Harley-Davidson decal she put on her four-wheel electric scooter. “Everybody who knows me knows about Sally’s Harley,” chuckled the amiable 72-year-old Warsaw resident. Many of those who know her are regulars at the Kosciusko County’s senior activity center on the north side …read more.

WARSAW — Silver Lake resident Terry Baker was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4. Baker was born in Warsaw on Feb. 7, 1950, to Wilbur and Cora Baker.  He enlisted in the army immediately following his graduation from Warsaw High School in 1968. Once Baker received …read more.

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.  SILVER LAKE — A Silver Lake man was arrested and booked at the Kosciusko County Jail after allegedly molesting two minors.  Daniel S. Louvier, 37, 208 S. High St., Silver Lake, is charged with two counts of child molestation, both level …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club is hosting a fish, chicken and tenderloin fry from 4 p.m. until sold out on Saturday, Feb. 8. Cost is $9 per pound, carry-out only. Side dishes will be available for purchase as well.  The sale will be held at the Silver Lake Conservation Building, located at …read more.

WARSAW — A Silver Lake woman received a 30-month suspended sentence on Wednesday, Jan. 22, for switching barcodes on items at Walmart. Shelby Lynne Learned, 28, 3531 W. SR 14, Silver Lake, was charged with making a false sales document, a level 6 felony. Three additional charges of making a false sales document and one …read more.

BREMEN — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two suspects who robbed Rentown Country Store, Bremen, early Saturday evening, Jan. 11. Marshall County 911 Center received a call at approximately 4:58 p.m. Saturday of a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at Rentown Country Store, 1500 block Third Road, Bremen. The …read more.

The Silver Lake Community Center is at 979 West SR 14, Silver Lake, in the former West Eel River Brethren Church. Photo provided by Silver Lake Community Center. SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Community Center will host a public discussion about what an outside group deems “The Sexualization of Children in Today’s Public Schools.” …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The first Silver Lake Town Council meeting of the year, held Wednesday, Jan. 8, began with a presentation by the recently-formed Silver Lake Center Foundation centering on the old Silver Lake school building.  On May 30, 2018, a final decision regarding the status of the Silver Lake School building was made and all buildings …read more.

Jail Bookings

December 26, 2019

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

SILVER LAKE — Officials have announced that the Silver Lake Town Council will hold a year-end meeting to take care of last minutes business for the year 2019. The meeting is to be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30., at 604 N. Jefferson St., in Silver Lake.

Jail Bookings

December 21, 2019

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Area Police Reports

December 20, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:08 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 5400 block West High St., Silver Lake. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 5:02 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 9800 block North CR 300E, Syracuse. Shanna L. Davidson reported burglary. Value: $500. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A local man was recently arrested after allegedly battering a child and a woman. Cameron Don Beliles, 24, 206 E. Section St., Claypool; also showing an address of 920 Anchorage Road Lot 52, Warsaw; is charged with domestic battery to a person less than 14 years of age by a person at least …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake residents will soon have another internet option available. Two representatives from RTC Fiber Communications, Rochester, attended the Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, Dec. 11, and announced that fiber optic infrastructure will be run through Silver Lake, going north to Hill Lake.   Project Manager Scott Zeyen and Technology Solutions Manager Michael …read more.

Area Accident Reports

December 13, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:42 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, South SR 15, north of West Dixie Drive, Silver Lake. Driver: Laurie A. Landry, 53, West Hill Street, Wabash. Landry was traveling north on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 5:50 …read more.

Jail Bookings

December 13, 2019

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Rentown Founder Dies In Crash

December 11, 2019

MARSHALL COUNTY — The founder of Rentown Country Stores, Leroy Hochstetler, 80, Bremen, died from injuries sustained in an accident at 4:09 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, on 3B Road east of Beech Road, southwest of Nappanee. Marshall County Police report Marion Otto, 18, Bremen, was westbound on 3B Road east of Beech Road and was …read more.

Area Accident Reports

December 9, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:53 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, South SR 15, south of West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Driver: Kerny C. Jones, 66, South CR 250E, Peru. Jones was traveling south on SR 15 when a group of deer entered his path of travel. This …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Santa will be making his annual visit to Silver Lake Wednesday, Dec. 18. Santa will ride through the streets of Silver Lake on a fire truck beginning at 6 p.m. Be sure to look out your windows or doors and wave at him as he goes by. From 6:30-7:30 that evening, Santa …read more.

Area Accident Reports

December 5, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:27 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 650E, Pierceton. Driver: Shelli A. McBride, 46, East Seneca Street, Albion. McBride was traveling west on Old Road 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Lions Club will be hosting Bingo for Kids at the clubhouse located at 108 N. Harrison St. in Silver Lake. The free event will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Parents must stay with their child for the entire event. Snacks, drinks and prizes will be provided. …read more.

WARSAW — All local government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, in observance of Thanksgiving, but how does that affect local trash pickup? InkFreenews checked with Warsaw and ten towns in Kosciusko County and below are their plans for trash pickup: Claypool – Trash pickup will not be affected. Etna Green – …read more.

Area Police Reports

November 21, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:47 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 100 block EMS W30 Lane, North Webster. Jo A. Clemans reported residential entry. 9:07 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 12900 block North Warner Road and East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of a hit-and-run property damage …read more.

Area Police Reports

November 15, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 11:03 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 1000 block West Lake St., Warsaw. Michael D. Jackson reported a stolen vehicle that was found on the property. The vehicle was later found to be reported stolen from U-Haul, Mishawaka.   Silver Lake Officers with the …read more.

Area Accident Reports

November 15, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 2:03 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, South CR 800W, near West SR 25, Mentone. Drivers: Amber A. Diehl, 34, South CR 800W, Mentone; and Tammy L. Tilton, 35, Skylane Drive G3, Plymouth. Diehl’s vehicle was behind Tilton’s when Tilton stopped at a stop …read more.

SILVER LAKE — K21 Health Foundation CEO and President Rich Haddad attended the Silver Lake Town Council meeting Wednesday, Nov. 13, to discuss a grant being offered to the town by the Foundation.  Haddad explained that the Board of K21 Health Foundation extended grants to nine communities in Kosciusko County. According to Haddad, the K21 …read more.

Area Accident Reports

November 13, 2019

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accidents: 3:37 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, SR 15, north of CR 1100N, Milford. Driver: Michael G. Strieby, 47, West CR 200S, Cromwell. Strieby was traveling south on SR 15 when his vehicle hit a patch of ice, causing his vehicle to leave the roadway and …read more.

WARSAW — Almost all local government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Offices that will be closed include Kosciusko County, the city of Warsaw, and the towns of Winona Lake, Mentone, Milford, Pierceton, Silver Lake, Claypool, Etna Green and Syracuse. Leesburg town government will be open. The US Post offices are …read more.

Jail Bookings

November 6, 2019

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Jail:  

SILVER LAKE —  The Silver Lake Lions Club will host a fish, chicken & tenderloin fry from 4 p.m. until sold out Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Silver Lake Conservation Building, located at 108 S. Elm St., Silver Lake. Cost is $9 per pound. Carry-out only. Side dishes will be available. There will also be …read more.

Towns with races: Claypool Libertarian Patricia Warner captured two-thirds of the vote (66.6 to 33.3) and defeated Democrat Charlotte Lindley in the race for clerk-treasurer. Republican Benny Stage, Jr. defeated Democrat Niki Miller, 65.1 to 34.8, for the north district seat. Other candidates on the ballot included Democrat Elizabeth Heiman and Republican Eugene Warner. They …read more.

WARSAW — A handful of towns will host elections on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and here’s a look at a rundown of contests: In Warsaw, four city council seats are up for grabs. Those include the following contests: In District 1, incumbent Republican Jeff Grose will face Democrat Sarah McNeal Strahan-Lenfestey; In District 2, Republican Josh …read more.

SILVER LAKE — Silver Lake Street and Sewer Superintendent JT Prater will keep his job. The decision was made by town council members during a special meeting Friday, Nov. 1, at the Silver Lake town meeting hall.  The 90-minute disciplinary hearing was held to determine how to address alleged issues involving Prater. Town Council President …read more.

Area Accident Reports

November 1, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 6:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, West US 30 near North CR 650 West, Warsaw. Driver: Gregory H. Music, 21, Beech Road, Bourbon. Music was driving his vehicle west on US 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $10,000. …read more.

WARSAW — A third man was arrested in connection to a home improvement fraud that cost an elderly woman tens of thousands of dollars. Peter Jeffery Iseton, 50, 119 N. Crappie Road, Silver Lake, is charged with exploitation of an endangered adult and home improvement fraud, both level 6 felonies; home improvement fraud, a class …read more.

SILVER LAKE — U-Haul Company of Indiana, Inc. recently announced that Kerlin Motorsports has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Silver Lake community. Kerlin Motorsports at 9910 S. SR 15, Silver Lake, will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies and in-store pick-up for boxes, said a news release from …read more.

Area Accident Reports

October 21, 2019

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:55 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, East Old Road 30, east of South CR 900E, Pierceton. Driver: Heather M. Fest, 43, West CR 700N, Larwill. Fest was traveling east on Old Road 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. …read more.

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