By Briley Gargis InkFreeNews WARSAW – A Warsaw man was injured in a crash that occurred just before noon on Monday, July 13. Scott M. Clay, 23, was treated on scene and transported to KCH for his injuries after he lost control of his vehicle and ran into the side of a house. Clay was …read more.

First responders responded to an accident involving one vehicle and one person on Reed St., just north of Center St., Warsaw on Monday, July 13. 

A Warsaw man was recently arrested after threatening a police officer and pulling a fire alarm without any signs or evidence of danger.

WARSAW — The interior of a riverfront cottage was destroyed by fire on Thursday night, Oct. 31. At 7:33 p.m. first responders were called to a house fire at 2044 East Riverside Drive, a dead-end road off of East CR 550N, southeast of Leesburg. Plain Township Fire Department called for a full assist from Warsaw, …read more.

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with more accurate information. WARSAW — At 7:34 p.m. first responders from Leesburg, Pierceton, North Webster, Milford and Warsaw were called to a house fire at 2044 East Riverside Drive, Warsaw on Oct. 31. The property was located on a dead-end road off of East CR 550N, southeast …read more.

WARSAW — A woman whose house caught fire Saturday morning, June 8, sat in a chair outside her scorched home and clutched three scared bundles of joy as she grieved for the loss of her miniature pinscher dog who died in the blaze. The woman, who lives at 425 S. Indiana Street was mourning the …read more.

WARSAW — On Monday morning, May 20, students from the Warsaw Area Career Center emergency medical technician program were visited by the Lutheran air helicopter to learn more about emergency healthcare. During this event, students will learn about patient transport via aircraft, helicopter safety as a caregiver interacting with the aircraft from the ground, the difference …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw firefighters were called to Zimmer Biomet’s Building 5, located at 1800 W. Center St. in Warsaw early Sunday evening, March 3 to battle a CNC machine that caught fire in that facility. Central Dispatch alerted Warsaw firefighters at about 5:41 p.m. that a CNC machine was on fire at the facility. Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — Firefighters from Warsaw and Winona Lake responded to a house fire at 533 East Market Street in Warsaw on Saturday morning, March 2. Central Dispatch announced the fire at 7:53 a.m. and called Winona Lake to respond with an assist of Warsaw units shortly thereafter. Personnel at the scene called back to dispatchers …read more.

LEESBURG — Plain Township, Warsaw and Milford Fire Departments responded to a fire at Stacy’s Restaurant and Family Dining, located on SR 15 in Leesburg at approximately 11:15 a.m. this morning, Friday, Aug. 10. The damage was limited to the northwest part of the building. According to an employee who was present at the scene, …read more.

WARSAW — Two people were transported by ambulance after a single vehicle accident on SR 25. At approximately 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle accident that occurred in the 2300 block of South SR 25, Warsaw. According to dispatch, a 13-year-old female and a 35-year-old …read more.

WARSAW — A female was transported to a local hospital Wednesday afternoon, May 23, as the result of a two-car collision at the intersection of Columbia Street and Winona Avenue in Warsaw. According to police, a black Ford Fusion was traveling southbound on Columbia Street and a Silver Toyota Corolla was traveling westbound on Winona …read more.

WARSAW — An 18-year-old motorcyclist was pulled from a ditch on Fox Farm Road west of Warsaw Sunday afternoon after he and his bike plunged at least 10 feet into Huffer Ditch. Officers and medical personnel were called to the scene at about 1:20 p.m. Sunday, April 29. According to officers at the scene, the …read more.

WARSAW — Firefighters from Warsaw, Leesburg and Winona Lake were called out early Sunday morning, April 8, to battle a fire inside the Waste Management building at 2352 N. Boeing Road in Warsaw. Dispatchers first called Leesburg firefighters to the scene involving smoke being seen emanating from the metal pole building at about 7:30 a.m. …read more.

WARSAW — An accident involving at least three vehicles occurred shortly after noon today, Feb. 28, at the intersection of Center Street and Lake City Highway. The accident occurred in the left turn lanes of U.S. 30 westbound at Center Street. The accident occurred between a gold grand Caravan, a white Nissan Rogue and a black pick-up truck. …read more.

WARSAW — Firefighters from the Warsaw Fire Department were called out to multiple locations Saturday morning to investigate possible gas leaks. According to a firefighters with the WFD Station 1, no leaks were found. The initial call came at approximately 8:05 a.m. Saturday, sending units to the area of 1226 E. Market Street in Warsaw. …read more.

WARSAW — Firefighters from the Warsaw Fire Department were called out at 8:05 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 to investigate a possible natural gas leak in the area of 1226 E. Market St., Warsaw. Dispatchers told firefighters that a call came in reporting the smell of gas outside in the area. More information will be reported …read more.

WARSAW — In an effort to encourage students to think about fire safety, the Warsaw Fire Department sponsored a Fire Safety contest. Fifth and sixth graders were challenged with the task of creating a project that would show the importance of having smoke detectors in bedrooms. Students could use any medium they chose to complete …read more.

WARSAW — Retired Warsaw–Wayne Fire Territory Accelerant Detection K9, Bailey, passed away at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2016. Bailey was born Dec. 11, 2001, originated as a Guiding Eyes K9 and at the age of one was acquired by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosive, ATF Front Royal to become an Accelerant Detection …read more.

WARSAW — In November 2015, the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department named a Sheila Wieringa as its new recreation director. Wieringa had already spent five years in an administrative assistant position, but most of her life has been spent collecting a wealth of experience that made her a good fit for the job. “I’m an …read more.

Sometimes one must take the long way around to land at the doorstep of one’s dreams. Drew Shilling, a firefighter and advanced EMT with the Warsaw Fire Department, took that route, plowing a decade-long path of steady persistence, “doing a little bit of everything” before settling into his “very rewarding career.” After graduating from Whitko …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Fire Department has a group of firefighters specially trained for extreme rescue situations. The Technical Rescue team met today to train on a building set for demolition. During the training, the team simulated a collapsed building situation. The team placed “victims” on each floor of the building and had to rescue …read more.

WARSAW — Lutheran EMS, Warsaw Police and Fire Departments responded to a vehicle that ran into a tree. One person was transported by Lutheran, but according to police on scene there were no major injuries.  

WARSAW — Ed Kipker, who has served with the Warsaw Fire Department since March 1, 1981, will be retiring Wednesday, March 30. The battalion chief has had 35 years of distinguished service and commitment to the community. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory will host an open house in celebration of his retirement from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, March …read more.

WARSAW — Emergency personnel are currently responding to 2127 N. Fox Farm Road, Warsaw, where meth labs have been located.[weaver_sc id=”surveybegin”] According to Beacon, the home is a residential property owned by Ted W. Tackett. Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw Fire Department responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing at the scene at this …read more.

[weaver_youtube 5kDpdlKYTWk rel=0] WARSAW — Warsaw fire units responded to reports of a plow truck fire outside of the WorkOne building, 1750 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. The fire is reportedly out, but passerby Tray Castro was able to capture the above video.

[weaver_youtube IpQo5lFF2pY rel=0]   PRELIMINARY UPDATE — At least five buses and a support vehicle were destroyed in this morning’s fire at the Warsaw Bus Garage. Warsaw Community Schools have closed for the day. Neighboring school corporations have reportedly offered assistance with buses if needed. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Chad Hill, on …read more.

UPDATE — It will be a sad Christmas for those residing at 608 N. Lincoln Street, Warsaw, as a member of their family was lost in a house fire earlier this evening. Attempts by paramedics with Lutheran EMS Kosciusko to revive a 2-year-old German shepherd/husky were unsuccessful. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department was notified around 5:25 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department is responding to a possible house fire on Vicky Lane in Warsaw.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department and Lutheran EMS are responding to a two vehicle accident on 2455 Jalynn St., Warsaw, and may include a semi.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department, Winona Lake Fire Department, Warsaw Police Department and Lutheran EMS were called around 5:45 a.m. this morning, Sunday, Nov. 1, to the scene of a fire at Shamrock Mobile Home Community, near Lake City Highway, Warsaw.

  Emergency personnel are responding to a reported fire located at 2623 E. Forest Circle, Warsaw, where a shed and tree have caught fire and are near a residence. The heat from the fire also caused damage to a neighboring home. Plain Township Fire Department responded to the blaze with an assist from Warsaw Fire …read more.

UPDATE: CLAYPOOL –The fire is reportedly under control at this time Emergency personnel are currently responding to Louis Dreyfus located at 7344 South SR 15, Claypool, to a reported fire in a prep area of the building. Warsaw Fire Department has been called for an assist.

WARSAW — Teddy Allen Carr was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Sept. 8 County Commissioner’s meeting in Warsaw. Rich Maron was there to present the award to the navy veteran.

WARSAW —While the accident was initially reported at Detroit and East Main, the accident actually occurred at the intersection of Detroit and Fort Wayne streets. Warsaw Police, Fire and Lutheran EMS are at the scene. One driver is being treated for injuries by paramedics. The individual was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Traffic is being …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A Claypool couple is safe after an early Saturday morning fire caused damage to their home. According to Claypool Fire Chief Bob Haines, the call went out around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 that fire had broken out at the home of Daniel and Leanna Louvier, 301 S. Main St., Claypool. Firefighters from Claypool, Silver Lake …read more.