PIERCETON — After having a baby and wanting something to keep her mind occupied, Susan Karczewski began designing jewelry 25 years ago. “I got a craft book, made a few earrings and I really loved it,” she recalled. Since high school she has had an artistic streak and had always dreamed of opening her own boutique.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:31 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 7200 block North SR 13, North Webster. JC Manufacturing officials notified police finding of speakers, relay assembly and downrigger. 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 400 block East CR 1150N, Milford. Dorothy M. Ormanovich notified police of a theft. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:54 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2800 block West Old Road 30, Warsaw. Police responded to a theft at LSC Communications. 7:38 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 1300 block East CR 350N, Warsaw. Maria Rosario Ma Del Chavez-Sanchez reported a lost or stolen license plate. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — A regional department store chain is making a simple, but significant change to the way it displays its women’s clothing.

WARSAW — The open class, best-of-show winners for the 2016 Kosciusko County Community Fair have been announced. Winners, by category, are as follows:

WARSAW — Walter David Hawthorne II, 41, 9783 E. Chicadee Drive, Cromwell,  has been charged with four counts of theft, each enhanced from class A misdemeanors to level 6 felonies. All four charges occurred at Wal-Mart, Warsaw between Feb. 18 to March 7. He is being held on $11,000 surety/cash bond. Wal-Mart officials reported to Warsaw …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 8:09 a.m. Monday, March 14, 100 block EMS T36 Lane, Leesburg. Kandace L. Kesler reported items stolen from her unlocked vehicle. Missing were an iPod and wallet. Value: $125. 8:09 a.m. Monday, March 14, 200 block EMS T46 Lane, Leesburg. Brian Zeigler reported …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 4:53 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 100 block North CR 175E, Warsaw. Christine Fisher reported criminal mischief. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2:28 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, 900 block Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Jacqueline R. Smith reported a battery. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:50 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Gary Wayne Morris reported a battery. 10:52 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 8900 block North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Anthony D. Tilson reported an attempted burglary. 5:10 a.m. May 9, 12600 block south SR …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:13 p.m. Monday, April 27, 100 block EMS B44 Lane, Leesburg. Samantha Sinn reported problems with a juvenile. 12:33 a.m. Monday, April 27, 3600 block North CR 175E, Warsaw. Tabatha M. Keplinger reported a battery occurred Sunday evening. 11:45 p.m. Sunday, April 26, …read more.

The gymnasium and entry hallway is bursting with items to purchase for children at little cost. The event is being held at Bakers Youth Club, 765 W. Market St., Warsaw. The event is free and open to the community to help local families. Holly Borchelt and Michelle Gonzalez organized the Mom2Mom sale which lasts until …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 2:09 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 300 block East Van Buren Street, Leesburg. Desiree England reported a burglary. Missing are several televisions, XBox 360, headphones, jewelry, cell phones, antenna, Wii Game system, movies and video games, hair straightener, notebook, DVD collection, purse and various …read more.

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and organizations like CASA of Kosciusko County will be hosting a variety of events and promotions to help raise awareness towards the cause. There will be several fun events taking place both in the interest of having a good time and spreading awareness of Child Abuse. CASA will be …read more.