ATWOOD — The Atwood Fire Department will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Atwood Community Building, located at 213 E. Hovey St. A free-will donation is required for entry. All proceeds will benefit the Atwood Fire Department.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, West Old Road 30 near North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Alma G. Franco De Gutierrez, West CR 250S 4, Warsaw. De Gutierrez’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to $2,500. 5:16 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, West …read more.

ATWOOD — An Atwood man was arrested after allegedly committing domestic battery while in the presence of two children. Christopher Ryan Bartz, 41, 221 S. Wray St., Atwood, is charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Nov. 22, an officer …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 3600 block North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a protective order violation. 1:37 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 200 block South Wray St., Atwood. Officers investigated a report of a fight. 5:38 p.m. Sunday, Dec. …read more.

ETNA GREEN — One person was injured after a two-vehicle accident on Old Road 30, near CR 800W, Etna Green Monday afternoon. At approximately 12:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, Etna Township Fire and Rescue Services responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving a semi and a passenger car. Initial dispatch reports said a …read more.

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 Detention Facility: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:28 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, North CR 800W, north of West CR 400N, Atwood. Driver: Osvaldo Rodriguez, 23, South Circle Drive West, Warsaw. Rodriguez was traveling north on CR 800W when a deer entered the roadway. Rodriguez sustained no injuries in the …read more.

Al Rovenstine WARSAW — Kind, soft-spoken and honest are just some of the words that locals close to Cassius Alan “Al” Rovenstine have used to describe the former longtime sheriff and fire chief. An Atwood resident, Rovenstine passed away on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the age of 81. Rovenstine served as sheriff with the Kosciusko …read more.

ETNA GREEN — CR 800W, north of Etna Green, is expected to remain closed through the middle of next week after a semi tractor-trailer carrying over 7,000 gallons of ethanol rolled over and caused a fire Thursday night. According to information provided by Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Roger L. Reed, 60, Bremen, was operating a …read more.

ATWOOD —  Emergency first responders are currently working at the scene of an accident on CR 800W, north of US 30 near Atwood. At approximately 6:25 p.m. Kosciusko County Dispatch received information that a tanker carrying ethanol went off the road and caught on fire. Atwood Fire Department, Etna Green Fire Department, Lutheran EMS, Bourbon …read more.

WARSAW — A local man was sentenced to seven years in the Indiana Department of Corrections for two drug-related cases. In the first case, Shane Andrew Timmons, 32, 322 E. High St., Atwood; also showing an address of 602 N. Harrison St., Syracuse; was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:19 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, North CR 800W, north of West CR 300N, Atwood. Driver: Jeffrey S. Smith, 61, CR 38, Wakarusa. Smith was traveling south on CR 800W in a construction zone on a motorcycle when his vehicle struck a lip on …read more.

ATWOOD — The United Methodist Women’s group will be providing a free community breakfast, “Flapjacks and Fellowship” at Otterbein United Methodist Church from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Held in the church’s fellowship hall, the meal includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, milk and juice. Coordinating the breakfast are UMW members Jane Schroeder …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, West CR 25S, west of South CR 900W, Etna Green. Driver: Tina A. Mikel, 49, West CR 75N, Etna Green. Mikel was traveling east on West CR 25S when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:26 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, North CR 800W, north of West CR 400N, Atwood. Driver: Angela K. Sherwood, 38, Trenton Woods Drive, Granger. Sherwood was traveling north on CR 800W when her vehicle left the roadway, striking a railroad iron post. This caused …read more.

WARSAW — A local man and woman were arrested after officers found drugs and items in a vehicle commonly used for dealing drugs. Anthony Wayne Miller, 37, 726 Lake City Highway, Warsaw; also showing an address of 111 E. High St., Atwood; is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:13 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 100 block EMS W29 Lane, North Webster. Officers responded to a report of criminal trespass. 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 200 block East Main St., Atwood. Dallas L. Deckys reported theft from a residence. Items stolen include two …read more.

WARSAW — A male subject was flown by air ambulance after a single-vehicle accident in the area of Old Road 30. At approximately noon Thursday, April 25, Atwood Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene of a vehicle accident in the area of 4234 W. Old Road …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — There is a new force combatting drugs in Kosciusko County called NET 43. This is a multi-jurisdictional task force made up of members of the Indiana State Police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Warsaw Police Department, and Winona Lake Police Department. An investigation that started from a citizen complaint ultimately led to a search …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:04 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, SR 13, south of Armstrong Road, North Webster. Driver: Dean R. Gephart, 80, EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg. Gephart was traveling north on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 6:59 a.m. Friday, Jan. …read more.

ATWOOD —  At approximately 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, Atwood Fire Department was contacted regarding a structure fire at 217 E. Main St., Atwood. The home is situated directly across the street from the Atwood Post Office. It was reported that the upstairs of the residence was on fire and that all residents had evacuated …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Marshall The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

ATWOOD — Fire departments responded to a semi on fire in the westbound lanes of US 30, near CR 350W, Atwood, around 4:15 p.m. today, Dec. 5. Atwood Fire Department was first called to the scene and a tanker assist was requested from Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department. Indiana State Police Officers were also on scene to help …read more.

ATWOOD — Atwood Fire Department is pleased to announce that Pioneer Hi-Bred International donated $3,600 toward the purchase of a grain rescue tube as part of the Pioneer sponsorship program. “As a rural, volunteer fire department, we are surrounded by farms small and large,” said Chris Koldyke, Atwood Fire Department. “This generous donation for rescue …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:55 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, North CR 500W, south of West US 30, Atwood. Driver: Linbeth Doggendorf, 45, North CR 850W 92, Pierceton. Doggendorf was traveling south on CR 500W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 7:03 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 4900 block East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Jennie L. Hamman reported criminal mischief 7:27 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2100 block South SR 13, Pierceton. Pamela J. Copley reported her windshield getting struck on the roadway. 9:56 a.m. Friday, Oct. …read more.

ATWOOD — Three were transported after a two vehicle accident on US 30, near North CR 500W, Atwood. At approximately 3:09 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving a partial ejection. The crash involved a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Leslie A. …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, in the area of 5708 West Old Road 30, a collision occurred involving a black Chevrolet Silverado and a bicycle. Lutheran EMS and Atwood Fire Department responded to the scene. Samaritan helicopter was put on standby.  No further information is available at this time.

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

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:21 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 5800 block West Wood Duck Drive and South Lakeshore Drive, Mentone. Officers responded to a report of an animal bite. A male subject on a motorcycle went to the hospital after being attacked by a pitbull. 5:31 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 5:11 p.m. Thursday, June 21, North Harrison Street, north of East Main Street, Atwood. Driver: Alex M. Jimenez, 27, Pennsylvania Avenue, Plymouth. While responding to a welfare check, a medic unit driven by Jimenez turned into the side of an unoccupied, parked police …read more.

ATWOOD — At approximately 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, Atwood and Etna Green Fire Departments responded to a residential fire at 7163 W. 200 N., Atwood. A caller reported that a bed in the residence was on fire. A father and two children evacuated the building and were not harmed. A dog and cat were …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:11 a.m. Friday, April 13, 201 East Main St, Syracuse. Driver: Gary A. Clark, 41, North Huntington St., Syracuse. Officers with the Syracuse Police Department were involved in the pursuit of Michael Mench’s vehicle. As Mench fled on foot, Clark, a police officer …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 6:25 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 100 block East High Street, Atwood. Police responded to the report of a domestic disturbance. 4:26 p.m. Friday, March 30, 7300 block East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton. Police responded to the report of harassment and threat. 11 a.m. …read more.

ATWOOD — The Michigan City district of the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association held a spring district meeting at the Atwood Community Building on Tuesday, March 27. Eight northern Indiana counties, including Elkhart, Kosciusko and Marshall, each had IEHA representatives present at the meeting. According to the organization’s website, the mission of Indiana Extension Homemakers is …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 9:44 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, CR 700W, south of CR 100N, Atwood. Driver: Kyla M. Pace, 20, North Camelot Lane East, Cromwell. Pace was driving south on CR 700W when a deer entered the roadway, and her vehicle was unable to avoid striking …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:13 a.m. Friday, March 9, North Barbee Road and EMS B70 Lane, North Webster. Drivers: Michael C. Bryant, 37, Nye Street, Warsaw, and Amanda K. Foreman, 47, East CR 100N, Warsaw. Bryant’s vehicle pulled into the path of Foreman’s vehicle. Damage up to …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:14 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, US 30, west of North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Abai Makhmutzhanov, 26, West Granville Avenue, No 3W, Chicago, Ill. Makhmutzhanov lost control of his semi tractor/trailer on the slick roadway, jackknifed and hit two highway road signs. Damage …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:49 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, North SR 13 and East CR 800N, North Webster. Drivers: Blayne A. Fought, 17, East Kyle Road, Pierceton, and Jodi M. Mikesell, 42, North Binkley Road, Larwill. Fought’s vehicle slid on the ice covered road and struck the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, East Levi Lee Road and North Old SR 15, Warsaw. Driver: Nathan R. Yeager, 34, East North Street, Bremen. Yeager swerved his vehicle to miss a deer, went off the road and hit an REMC pole. Damage up …read more.

WARSAW —Joni Truex, Atwood, filed her candidacy for the Kosciusko County Commissioner-Middle District seat Thursday afternoon, Nov. 2. Truex is the fourth person to file a candidacy for that seat. Other candidates include Teresa Cosgrove, Cary P. Groninger and Sheal Dirck. The deadline for candidates to file for the Kosciusko County Commissioner-Middle District seat is …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Cary P. Groninger has officially announced his candidacy to seek the vacated Kosciusko County Commissioner-middle district seat, previously held by Ron Truex. He filed his declaration of candidacy with Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee President Mike Ragan Thursday, Oct. 19. Groninger, 50, of Mentone, is a 1985 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High …read more.

Clunette and Aldersgate United Methodist churches will provide sack lunches for harvest truckers driving across the Clunette Elevator weighing scales from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. “The joint effort is to give thanks to God for this year’s harvest and for all the farmers who have worked long hours to bring in …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, East Armstrong Road, east of North CR 450E, Warsaw. Driver: Charles E. Morrison, 77, EMS T16 Lane, Leesburg. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 1:01 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, West CR 650N, east of North CR 700W, Atwood. …read more.

BOURBON — Triton junior Cameron Scarberry was killed in a single-car accident Sunday afternoon.

ATWOOD — At approximately 1:04 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Sept. 17. a single car accident occurred on West CR 650N. The vehicle, a GMC Jimmy, rolled over into a nearby field on the side of the road. The accident resulted in severe injuries. Atwood Fire Department, Kosciusko Sheriff and Lutheran EMS were on the scene. No …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:55 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, North CR 700W, west of West CR 100N, Atwood. Drivers: Nathan S. Drudge, 41, East Indiana Avenue, Nappanee, and Dennis J. Pletcher, 61, West CR 25S, Etna Green Drudge disregarded the stop sign and struck the Pletcher vehicle. …read more.

ATWOOD — At approximately 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, emergency personnel from Etna Green and Atwood were called to South Harrison Street in Atwood after a report was received of a teenager unresponsive following an ATV accident. The victim was airlifted to a Fort Wayne hospital. No further information is available at this time.  

Kosciusko Officers with Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:52 a.m. Saturday, July 22, North Harper Road, north of East CR 700N, Leesburg. Driver: Isaiah D. Richter, 21, North Harper Road, Leesburg. Richter lost control of the vehicle on a curve and struck a tree. Richter was transported from the scene for medical …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:51 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, W. Winona Avenue, west of S. Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Driver: Ronald D. Truex, 67, W. Snyder Road, Warsaw. Truex advised he was westbound on Winona Avenue when his vehicle dropped off the side of the roadway and struck a …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:22 a.m. Friday, April 21, East Center Street, east of Robmar Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Dalton W. Kanode, 73, West CR 100N, Warsaw, and Eric W. Frazier, 32, S. Mallard Road, Mentone. The vehicles collided when Kanode was attempting to cross E. Center Street. Damage …read more.

Atwood Aldersgate and Clunette United Methodist churches will alternate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. Atwood Aldersgate will host a candlelight service at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24. The service will feature Christmas hymns and special music and readings. Pastor Mike Beezley will deliver the message, “Isaiah’s Light.” Atwood Aldersgate United Methodist Church is located …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:32 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Driver: Steven R. Martin, 63, Lydia Drive, Warsaw. Martin backed into a parked vehicle in a parking lot. Damage up to $1,000. 3:13 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, East Center Street and North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Drivers: …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:54 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, West US 30 and North CR 150W, Warsaw. Driver: Ruth D. Truman, 71, South Field Lane, Akron. Truman stated she was behind another vehicle at a stop light and the other vehicle backed up and struck her vehicle. …read more.

BY 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Office, Kosciusko County FACT Team ATWOOD — Kosciusko County officials are currently investigating a vehicular traffic fatality that occurred this evening near Atwood. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency responded today at 7:32 p.m. to the intersection of U.S. 30 and CR 800W, in regards to a 911 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 4:17 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, North CR 800W, north of West CR 300N, Atwood. Driver: Richardo A. Mendoza, 28, Oak Brook Place, Warsaw. Mendoza lost control of his vehicle, went into a ditch coming to rest in the water. He was arrested for …read more.

James Milton “Jim” Wolf went to be with the Lord at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Jim, the son born to Merl J. and Elizabeth Lorena (Egolf) Wolf, was born in Atwood, on Nov. 30, 1925. He was a 1944 graduate of Atwood High School. Jim entered into active …read more.

Gayle L. Miner, 71, died at 5:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in her Huffman Lake home. She was born on April 11, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Leonard and Olga (Greco) Schneider. She was a 1962 graduate of Warsaw High School. After high school she attended the John Herron Art Institute, Indianapolis. On July …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Public meetings regarding gypsy moth treatments proposed by the Department of Natural Resources, will take place Tuesday, Feb.2, through Thursday, Feb.11. The treatments are set to take place in areas of St. Joseph, Kosciusko, Fulton, Marshall and Starke counties this spring. Topics will include the presence of the invasive gypsy moth, problems …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, South SR 15, north of West CR 200S, Warsaw. Driver: Jeffery R. Price, 34, West Center Street, Warsaw. The driver had left the scene before police arrived. Police found the vehicle went off west side of the road, …read more.

PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP — If there was one thing Julia Goon, Prairie Township trustee of 35-years, wants to stress most to her residents, it is that they can call 911 at anytime and still receive ambulance service. According to Goon, a recent email sent out from a member of her township who also also works for …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:17 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, North Grandview Drive, west of East Margaret Drive, Syracuse. Police received a call at 2:52 a.m. from Travis Vanover, North Grandview Drive, Syracuse. Vanover reported someone just tried to steal his truck and crashed it in the middle …read more.

ATWOOD — Pastor Mike Beezley ministers through preaching, singing and playing his ukulele every Sunday morning at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Atwood, but he recently shared the faith in another way too- through visual art.

ATWOOD — At least two people are injured in a car vs. truck accident at the intersection of CR 400N and CR 700W. The accident occurred between a GMC DuraMax 2500 truck and a Ford 500 passenger car. The two injured people were in the Ford vehicle. Atwood Fire Department, Lutheran EMS Kosciusko and Kosciusko …read more.

Helen L. Youells, 94, Atwood, died at 3:12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Mason Health Care, Warsaw. She was born Oct. 6, 1920, in Atwood, to Walter and Orta (Hazen) Koontz. On Feb. 18, 1946, she married George Youells; he preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 1981. She graduated from Atwood High school …read more.

Helen L. Youells, 94, Atwood, died at 3:12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at Mason Health Care, Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department and Winona Lake Fire Department responded to a fire around 4:10 p.m. today, Sunday, Sept. 20 at 405 Wexford Place, Warsaw.

ATWOOD — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a reported accident involving a moped on Old Road 30 and West Hoffer Road.

Dear Editor, This is in response to the Aug. 1 article in ‘the PAPER’ titled “Kosciusko’s aerial applicators stay busy following rains, flooding” concerning the aerial spraying of crops and the increase of it in this area. Not all of us are happy about this. Many people in this area have organic gardens, buy organic, …read more.

The community of Atwood will celebrate its 150th birthday Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26. A variety of activities are planned, beginning with a pancake and sausage breakfast hosted by the Atwood Fire Department at 7 a.m. Saturday. At 10 a.m., entertainment, games and displays, including jump houses, antique tractors, antique cars, marshmallow golf, …read more.

Frank DeVon Hoffer, 88, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Feb. 8, 1927, in Marshall County, to John C. and Irene M. (Brumbaugh) Hoffer. Frank was a 1945 graduate of Atwood High School, Atwood. On Aug. 13, 1949, in Atwood, he and Dorothy E. …read more.

Catherine “Katie” Hanes-Adams, 86, of Warsaw, passed away at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On July 30, 1928, she was born in Miami County to Charles I. and Elma E. (Gray) Wray. She was united in marriage to Elmer Hanes on March 7, 1948, in Peru. He …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:57 p.m. Monday, May 11, West US 30, west of North CR 750W, Atwood. Driver: Than Aye, 52, Dover Drive, Fort Wayne. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 12:37 p.m. Tuesday, May …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:52 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. Michael S. Galbraith reported identity theft. 10:19 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 400 block East High Street, Atwood. Jonathan P. Fussle reported while flying a plane over the town of Atwood was blinded …read more.

Jason S. Kratzchmar, 39, West Jackson Street, Mentone, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital by Multi-Township EMS after he complained of pain to the neck, following a two-vehicle accident. He also was found to be confused and disoriented. The accident occurred at 3:24 p.m. Thursday, April 23, on West US 30 and North CR 800W, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:01 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Packerton Road, south of CR 800S, Claypool. Driver: Michael L. Conliff, 38, West Third Street, North Manchester. Hit racoon. Damage up to $1,000. 5:45 p.m. Thursday, April 23, East US 30 and South SR 13. Pierceton. Drivers: Robert …read more.

Thousands of motorcyclists from all over the United States and Canada will participate in the Christian Motorcyclists Association’s annual Run for the Son on Saturday, May 2. The ride supports CMA’s ministry as well as the “Jesus” film, Open Doors and other missionary ventures. The local ride and meal will be at the Atwood Community …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 2:54 a.m. Thursday, April 16, US 30, east of North CR 500W, Atwood. Driver: Michael J. Fowler, 28, West Main Street, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 5:52 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 3104 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Drivers: Gregory T. Kester, 52, …read more.

At 7:15 p.m. Monday, April 13, Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent David Hoffert will make another presentation regarding the school corporation’s proposed referendum to fund a new Lincoln Elementary School, and renovate Washington Elementary School and Edgewood Elementary School. A 2012 study of WCS’s facilities determined that those school had issues that need addressed. To fund the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:45 p.m. Sunday, March 22, East CR 1300N, east of North Warner Road, Syracuse. Driver: Joshua R. Olejniczak, 16, North Sir Lancelot Lane, Cromwell. Olejniczak reported a flock of turkeys crossed his path resulting in him leaving the roadway and crashing. Olejniczak was …read more.

Numerous field and grass fires have been reported throughout Kosciusko County today. Emergency personnel were called to respond to Claypool this morning as well as to a fire located in the Atwood area. Those burning leaves and other debris for a spring cleaning of yards and fields are advised to take caution and be aware …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 8:28 p.m. Monday, March 26, East 900N, east of North SR 13, Syracuse. Driver: Sandra L. Atkins, 53, North Hartzler St., Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500. 11:59 p.m. Saturday, March 14, North SR 13, north of East CR 200N, Pierceton. Driver: …read more.

Authorities are currently responding to an accident on US 30, in the area of CR 700W, near Atwood. Individuals from each of the two vehicles involved were shaken up, but all parties were treated at the scene for non-emergency injuries.

Authorities are currently responding to an accident at the intersection of US 30 and CR 650W in Atwood.

Fred D. Wolford, 89, East Old Road 30, Warsaw, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital after being involved in not one, but two accidents early Tuesday morning. Police were initially called at 4:17 a.m. of an accident at the entrance to Westhaven Estates. Officers arrived to find Wolford suffering minor bleeding to the head. He …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:21 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, North CR 175E, south of East CR 175N, Warsaw. Driver: Jose L. Vega-Nunez, 20, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Vega-Nunez suffered minor bleeding to the face. Vega-Nunez failed to negotiate a curve, hitting a KREMC pole and Century Link …read more.

By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Ancilla College has announced its fall 2014 Dean’s List and Honor’s List recipients. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above and carry at least 12 credit hours during the semester. Those eligible for the Academic Honors List must have a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:16 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, East Mock Drive, Milford. Driver: Calyssa S. Arnett, 21, EMS D16A Lane, Syracuse. Arnett lost control of her vehicle on the snowy road while negotiating a curve, slid off of the road into a wooded area. Damage up …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:26 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, West Wallace Road, south of West CR 400N, Warsaw. Driver: Andre N. Byler, 25, North CR 400W, Warsaw. Byler said he was being chased by an unknown individual over an issue with a female when he lost control …read more.

Sophia Elizabeth McMillan The fourth, and possibly final, individual in the robbery and assault of a victim on Thanksgiving Day was arrested Wednesday afternoon. Sophia Elizabeth McMillan, 20, 202 W. Hovey St., Atwood, was booked Wednesday in the Kosciusko County Jail on a charge of aiding/inducing/causing a felony. Her bond has been set for $17,500 …read more.

Billie J. “June” Zolman, 86, of Atwood, Ind., (formerly of North Webster, Ind.) passed away on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, at her home. She was born on August 19, 1928, in Plymouth, Ind., to Paul L. and Bernice (Hisey) Buckingham. She attended Riley High School in South Bend and Tobias Beauty College in South Bend …read more.

Atwood Fire Department is responding to a possible house fire at 2077 W CR 400N. According to Mike Harmon, Atwood Fire Department Fire Chief, fire fighters arrived on-scene to discover a small fire located on the porch of the building. Harmon explained that the resident of the home had been utilizing an electric heater with …read more.

Atwood Otterbein United Methodist Church will welcome special speaker John Lomperis at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Lomperis is from Chicago and is the director of UM Action. He will speak with the congregation regarding concerns about the United Methodist denomination and current issues facing the church.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Capital Alliance Financial LLC v. Lisa Cochran, Syracuse, $586.45 Charles M. Tucker v. Heather Bentley, Mentone. $686.55 Davis Kohnen & Associates v. Courtnie Lyke, Claypool, $1,594 Dental …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:24 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, SR 13 near E. 600 South, Pierceton. Drivers: Michael D. Shenefield, 59, 9th Street, North Manchester; Sandra S. Weaver, 58, EMS B7 Lane, Leesburg. Shenefield struck the rear of Weaver’s vehicle while attempting to pass it. Damage up …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to an accident located on Crystal Lake Road and CR 400 West, Atwood, Mentone EMS and Atwood Fire Department are responding to the scene. Further information will be posted as it becomes available.

5:20 p.m.: According to Indiana State Police at the scene, a two vehicle collision occurred when one vehicle failed to yield the right of way at the intersection of US 30 and N. 800 West. There were four minor injuries reported. An investigation is still ongoing. INITIAL REPORT: At approximately 4:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. …read more.

Come and join your friends, neighbors and new friends you have not yet met as Atwood Christian Fellowship celebrates the harvest season with a corn roast and carry-in on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 883 South 900 East, Pierceton. Fresh sweet corn, fixed a very special way and meat will also be provided. If possible, bring …read more.