Entertainment events in and around Kosciusko County.

The Department of Natural Resources seeks volunteers to help gather information on recreational use at large northern Indiana lakes to learn about the spread of aquatic species. Lakes involved in the project are Bass, Manitou, Maxinkuckee, Wawasee, Webster and Winona. Volunteers will monitor selected boat ramps during high-use times to record boats entering or leaving …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Nephrology Associates v. Garold Baldridge, Claypool, $662.88 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Kristi Bodley, Winona Lake, $3,845.72 Darrell E. Carr, Warsaw, $14,671.29 Kristina Freeman, Warsaw, $935.01 Violeta Herrera, Warsaw, …read more.

Wesley Edward Smith died peacefully of natural causes on May 31, 2015, at the age of 77 at his residence in Winona Lake. His Bible was open to the first chapter of John and his glasses were on. Chances are that he died doing what he loved the most, studying the Word of God. Wesley …read more.

The Kosciusko Kettleheads Homebrew Club and Cerulean Restaurant are hosting the fifth annual Kettleheads Homebrew Fest on Saturday, June 27. This event is a great opportunity to taste dozens of hand crafted beers made by homebrewers in our community. The tasting will take place at the Cerulean Garden starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 …read more.

Entertainment in and around Kosciusko County.

Kosciusko County Court Filing Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. Rachel Adams, Milford, $5,061.42 Matthew T. Allen, Silver Lake, $1,203.63 Tab Baldridge, Claypool, $608.44 Julia R. and Larry T. Baughman, Warsaw, $3,848.97 Matthew …read more.

Carl E. Williams, of Winona Lake, passed away at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake at the age of 87. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, since 1970, where he was a member of Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Warsaw. Carl served in the U.S. Navy …read more.

A new local business is getting a little “juicy” in Winona Lake. The business, called 47 Twelve after a passage in Ezekiel, has opened in the Garden at Cerulean and is offering a new take on local beverages. According to Owner Eric Wolfe, the business offers a variety of health conscious flavors, utilizing as many …read more.

The Winona Lake Town Council adopted two ordinances at its June 16 meeting. Both ordinances were introduced at the council’s May meeting. Ordinance 2015-5-1 clarifies enforcement of park rules and regulations, especially those pertaining to the new splash pad at the Limitless Park. It also establishes guidelines for police enforcement of park rules. The ordinance …read more.

Bruce Allen Brickel, 86, Winona Lake, passed away at 11:32 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.  He was born Aug. 6, 1928, in Rittman, Ohio, to Herl Clair Brickel and Mabel Frances (Auker) Brickel. On June 19, 1948, he was married to Nita May (Bookamer) Brickel, who survives in Winona …read more.

Events in and around Kosciusko County.

The Papers Inc. has recently purchased the know. This bi-monthly, full color, calendar has been on hiatus since December 2014, due to its previous owner choosing to become a full-time mom. The premier issue will be available to the public Thursday, July 2, full of activities and events throughout July and August. It will be …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: R and T Green Acres v. Jeanna Backus, Warsaw, $1,212 Phillip Caudill, Warsaw, $589 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Tony D. Baker, Silver Lake, $1,616.47 Sharon Barefoot, North …read more.

William J.T. “Bill” Bowdler passed away at 2:08 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2015, in Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Bill, born Sept. 19, 1917, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, was the older of two sons born to Thomas and Mary (Challis) Bowdler. He graduated from Technical School in 1933. Bill and Marion Rendall were joined in …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College volleyball team left campus Tuesday for a two-week trip to Israel. The Lady Lancers, who will be gone June 9-22, will spend time in several cities for a sport mission trip in conjunction with Ignite International. The team will visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Tel Aviv, Jericho and the Dead …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:16 a.m. Friday, June 5, East CR 700N and North Harper Road, Leesburg. Driver: DIana K. Saucudo, 18, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Saucudo over corrected going around a curve, going off the road hitting a NIPSCO pole. Damage up to $10,000. 2:10 p.m. …read more.

If you did not make it to the annual Art Fair at the Village at Winona on Saturday, you will still have an opportunity from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The fair features 73 different artists in a variety of mediums – jewelry, mixed media, clay, wood, fiber, drawing, photography, sculpture, oils and watercolor. …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw/Winona Lake Northern Indiana Lakes Festival – June 5 through June 20 at various locations in Warsaw and Winona Lake. Click the link or visit lakesfestival.org for full schedule …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: South Bend Orthopaedic Association v. Sylvia Aguirre, Warsaw, $492.96 Snow and Sauerteig v. Charles E. Brown, Warsaw, $3,556.51 Radiology Inc. v. Donald M. Caverley, Warsaw, $316.38 Zulema …read more.

[weaver_youtube XoVfbvvF82s rel=0] On Saturday night, June 13, five weeks of world-class performances will again be happening in Winona Lake. The 19th Annual MasterWorks Festival will present over forty concerts, recitals, master classes and theatre performances – all free and open to the community. Orchestra concerts are generally every Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. …read more.

Dear Editor, Celebrating the Fourth of July in Winona Lake is, well, nearly storybook material. We all enjoy the lake whether or not we have access to a boat. The lamp post planters and banners welcome visitors and residents alike. We have our activities which involve so many and generate a feeling, a buzz, of …read more.

The annual Northern Indiana Lakes Festival promises to be twice as much fun this year. For starters, the event has been extended to two weeks. From Friday, June 5 to Saturday, June 20, enjoy equal parts of lake-related education and entertainment. “We did have good attendance last year,” says Heather James, event coordinator for the …read more.

Harold G. Lowery, 93, Winona Lake, passed away at 2 a.m. Sunday, May 31, at his home at Grace Village Retirement Community. Harold was born in Muncie on Nov. 20, 1921, to Arthur C. and Devona M. (Sharpe) Lowery. On Dec. 24, 1942, he married Gladys Dunnuck and served with the United States Army during …read more.

Hot off his biggest gig to date – playing before a crowd of 150 at the Senior Services Dinner at The Pete Thorn Center – Cap’N Bob Barnes, the Singing Skipper, announces his upcoming performance dates. Many have heard Barnes crooning on the Dixie’s famed sunset cruises, but the Cap’N can be found performing any …read more.

Robert S. “Bob” Cord, 81, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, in Grace Village, Winona Lake. He was born Aug. 13, 1933, to Elmer H. and Lora D. (Stephens) Cord in Shelbyville. Bob was united in marriage on Oct. 31, 1954 to Judy Worland, who survives, in Saint Joseph Catholic Church, …read more.

The annual Art Fair at the Village at Winona is coming and will offer a variety of entertainment and wares for art aficionado or the casual browser. The fair will kick off on June 6 in the village and will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. opening day and 11 a.m. to 4 …read more.

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: Michelle Burkholder v. Adam Booher, Claypool, $2,456.50 Snow and Sauerteig v. Charles E. Brown, Warsaw, $3,556.51 Cash Depot v. John Dimmitt, Warsaw, $997.34 Paul A. Soelting v. …read more.

Alice Marie Loder of Winona Lake, went home to be with her Lord at 12:05 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015, at her granddaughter’s residence in Warsaw, at the age of 96. Alice was born in Flint, Mich. on July 18, 1918, the daughter of the late Ralph and Clara (Seltzer) Coupland and was a lifetime …read more.

The book, “Becoming Grace: Seventy-Five Years on the Landscape of Christian Higher Education,” available now from Brethren Missionary Herald, features various contributors who write about Grace’s history.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 3:37 p.m. Saturday, May 23, North CR 300E and East Bowser Road, Milford. Drivers: Chelsea L. Fetters, 18 Ulrich Drive, Milford, and Jason P. Pressler, 40, Tropicana Avenue, Goshen. Fetters was taken to Lutheran Hospital where she died from injuries. Pressler and two …read more.

Bourbon Officers with the Bourbon Police Department investigated the following incidents: May 24 3:20 p.m. West Liberty Street, Bourbon. Police received a report of a female driving a vehicle at a high rate of speed almost hitting the caller and their dogs. Audrey R. Helmuth, 30, Bourbon, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated …read more.

[weaver_youtube d-cERYu2oBg rel=8]   Sammy Davis, Freedom, an American Hero, spoke to approximately 1,000 people Monday morning at the start of the Tracey Yeager Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Winona Lake. Davis is one of 79 living Medal of Honor winners, and the only Hoosier. “While we gather today with family and friends … please remember …read more.

Here is a listing of Memorial Day events in and around Kosciusko County. We will add to this list as more events are scheduled. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Oakwood Cemetery American Legion Post 49 Memorial Day Service – 10:30 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgements Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Sylvia M. Aguire, Warsaw, $933.53 Thomas D. Calhoun, Pierceton, $843.65 Aaron C. McCray, Milford, $2,894.23 Steven Rockey, Warsaw, $1,971.55 Ashley N. Vergon, Claypool, …read more.

Emergency personnel are currently responding to a house fire located at 960 Old Orchard Drive, Warsaw.

Harriet Mae Coy of Winona Lake, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015, at her residence at the age of 91. She was born on May 21, 1923 in Atwood, to Clarence F. Hoffer and Lillie M. (Sensibaugh) Hoffer. She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, where she attended Atwood High …read more.

At its May 19 meeting, the Winona Lake Town Council approved several construction projects and amended a couple of old ordinances. Town Manager Craig Allebach presented a parking lot project for the park and the Limitless Park. The town will build a parking lot on the south side of the Limitless Park and renovate the …read more.

Winona Lake will be altering its trash pickup schedule for the week of May 25. Tuesday’s regular pickup will occur on Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday’s regular pickup will happen on Friday, May 29. Please adjust your refuse routine accordingly.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 12:12 a.m. Monday, May 18, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Jennifer R. Wines, 43, Prairie Drive, Syracuse. Wines missed the curve and became stuck on a rock and a railroad tie. Damage up to $2,500. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:11 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 10200 block South CR 200W, Silver Lake. Lisa E. Holderman reported a missing male. The man returned home on Sunday. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:46 p.m. Monday, May 18, 100 block …read more.

All are invited and welcome to participate in a free silent bike ride.

Winona Lake– The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Trailhouse Village Bicycles, 1001 E. Canal St., Warsaw, located in the Village at Winona. Trailhouse Village Bicycles is under new ownership of Barry and Courtney McManus and has changed its name from Trailhouse Village Outdoor Store.

The Kosciusko Kettleheads Homebrew Club and Cerulean Restaurant are hosting the fifth annual Kettleheads Homebrew Fest on June 27.

Edward Charles “Ted” Collins Jr., 62 of Winona Lake, passed away at 1:20 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. On Nov. 8, 1953, he was born in Walpole, Mass., to Edward and Francis (Manning) Collins Sr. Ted moved to the Warsaw area in 1995. He worked as a quality …read more.

The community is invited to celebrate Rick Swaim, Warsaw Community High School guidance counselor and business teacher. Swaim, who has served the Warsaw community for 37, will be retiring this year. Swaim, an exercise enthusiast, turned to mountain biking following a surgery that limited his ability to play basketball, a hobby he had enjoyed in …read more.

The 12th annual Fat & Skinny Tire Festival concluded today after celebrating a three-day festival of bikes. The event, which was held in both Warsaw and Winona Lake, kicked off on Friday evening with the community bike ride from Winona Lake to downtown Warsaw, where a celebration took place. Though many showed up from near …read more.

Lucinda S. McMillan, 68, passed away at 8:02 a.m. Thursday, May 14, in her Winona Lake home. She was born on Oct. 29, 1946, Warsaw, to Max S. McMillan and Anita Maxine (Weldy) McMillan. She was a lifetime Warsaw and Winona Lake area resident, and she spent her time as a homemaker. She was a …read more.

Riders prepare to embark on the Critical Mass Ride at the 2014 Fat & Skinny Tire Fest. (Photo Provided) Presented by K21 Health Foundation, the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest now enters its 12th year as a favorite event for locals and Midwesterners alike – especially for fans of bicycling. Kosciusko County Velo (KCV Cycling) …read more.

Children and adults alike showed up today donned in swimsuits with towels in hand to celebrate the long-awaited soft-opening of the Winona Lake Limitless Park K21 Splash Pad. The splash pad, which has been in the works for just over a year, was part of a three-phase project launched by the Winona Lake Parks and …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary Grace College and Seminary’s commencement ceremony celebrated the graduation of 466 students at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9 at 9 a.m. Held at the Ronald and Barbara Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, the ceremony included an invocation by Rev. Jeffrey A. Patton, lead pastor at the Grace Brethren …read more.

Mary E. Hoffman, 98, of Winona Lake, passed away at 2:01 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On Feb. 26, 1917, she was born in Kosciusko County, to Casel and Audrea (Zolman) Whetstone. She was united in marriage to Howard Hoffman on June 15, 1935, in Burket, who preceded her in …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Additionally, a listing of Memorial Day events is being prepared. Those events can also be sent to John Faulkner. Warsaw/Winona Lake The Village At Winona and Downtown Warsaw Fat …read more.

By KIM HARVEY SYM Financial Advisors SYM Financial Advisors announces the addition of Jamie Mitchell to our team as a retirement plan advisor. Mitchell most recently worked as Employee Benefits Manager at Baden Retirement Plan Services and Ascensus Consulting. In her role with SYM, Mitchell will provide comprehensive support to SYM’s qualified plan clients, including …read more.

The League of American Bicyclists has ranked Indiana 37th on its annual list of bicycle friendly states as part of Bike to Work Week. The League looked at five categories to determine the rankings: legislation and enforcement, policies and programs, infrastructure and funding, education and encouragement and education and planning. The top five states on …read more.

Pastor Lyman F. Erickson, 88, Warsaw, formerly of Baileyville, Illinois, died Wednesday, May 6, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born on Aug. 28, 1926, he was the son of Albin and Winnidell (Drake) Erickson. Lyman was a Pastor of the Baileyville Baptist Church, Baileyville, Illinois, Maranatha Bible Church, New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Calvary Baptist Church, …read more.

The long-awaited soft opening of the Limitless Park splash pad, located at 1590 Park Ave., Winona Lake, will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, May 15. The soft opening will present the K21 Splash pad through an opening ceremony in conjunction with the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest. A ribbon cutting will be featured as …read more.

By MADISSON HEINL Center for Lakes & Streams The Center for Lakes & Streams tested Winona Lake for detectable chemical concentrations after lake waters were fully mixed on April 17. The 325,000 gallons of fire flow water that washed into Winona Lake following the Warsaw Chemical Inc., Co. spill have not shown wildlife impacts to …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary As the school year draws to a close, Grace College and Seminary will be holding a commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at at the Ronald and Barbara Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. The ceremony will include an invocation by Rev. Jeffrey A. Patton, lead …read more.

Norma Ellen Pinkerton, age 95, of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. She attended Warsaw Schools and lived her entire life in the Warsaw area. Norma was a member of First United Methodist Church of Warsaw, and …read more.

As the 2014-2015 school year draws to a close, Grace College and Seminary will be holding a commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9 at the Ronald and Barbara Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center.

The National Day of Prayer will be observed locally at noon Thursday, May 7, at the Rodeheaver Auditorium, Winona Lake. “Lord, Hear Our Prayer” is the theme taken from 1 Kings 8:28. Dr. Patrick Kavanaugh, executive director of Christian Performing Artist’s Fellowship, will be the keynote speaker. Music will be provided by members of Masterworks …read more.

ANGOLA – The Grace Lancers’ golf team concluded the 2014-15 season at the Crossroads League Championship Monday and Tuesday. Grace finished ninth out of nine teams at the Glendarin Hills Golf Club with a team score of 962. On the opening day of the championships, the teams played two full rounds. Grace struggled in the …read more.

CEDARVILLE, Ohio – For the second time in two years, Grace College’s softball team beat Cedarville to secure a berth to the NCCAA World Series. The Lady Lancers (31-25) knocked off the host Yellow Jackets (33-24) in the NCCAA Midwest Regional Tournament by the score of 3-2, earning a repeat trip to Botetourt, Va., for …read more.

Forty years of providing a first rate Christian education to the local community is a huge blessing and a big milestone. So much so that LCA wants to celebrate it with you.

Looking for a quick bite to eat and want to try something a little different from you ordinary eatery of choice? If so, the Light Rail Café and Roaster, located at 1000 Park Ave., in the Village at Winona in Winona Lake might just be the restorative agent your digestive tract is crying out for. Offering …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College is holding Lancer athletic camps for six sports throughout the summer. Each camp is led by the Grace College head coaches and Grace players from each sport. Camps are offered for boys’ and girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ soccer, co-ed tennis, volleyball, baseball, and softball. Boys’ basketball is for grades …read more.

Barbara A. Gable, 91 of Winona Lake, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake. On Oct. 12, 1923, she was born in Warsaw to Everett and Lucille (Morris) Shipley. Barbara was united in marriage to Duane M. Gable on April 5, 1942 in Warsaw, who survives. A …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 7:12 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2801 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw. Brittany L. Graziani, 29, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Katrina L. Hite, 41, Janet Drive, Akron. Graziani pulled into the path of the Hite vehicle, which had the right of way. Damage …read more.

Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is sponsoring it’s sixth annual City of Lakes Cruise-in from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17, in downtown Warsaw. Cars from the 1920’s to 2015 will be in attendance along with motorcycles and antique fire trucks. There will be five classes for cars and one for motorcycles. Special cars …read more.

Listing of events in and around Kosciusko County.

Lakeland Christian Academy’s drama department will present “Murder Can Be Habit-Forming,” a murder mystery-comedy by Billy St. John, on April 30, May 1 and 2.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary Dr. Paulette Sauders is about to complete her 50th year as an English and journalism professor at Grace College. Only three others have reach this esteemed milestone at Grace, including Dr. Homer Kent Jr., Ron Henry and R. Wayne Snider, but Sauders is the first full …read more.

If you’ve driven past the Miller Athletic Complex on Kings Highway in Winona Lake, you’ve probably noticed some work being done across the street from the complex. The construction is to make way for more Lake City Greenway trails in the town of Winona Lake. Winona Lake Town Coordinator Craig Allebach says these plans go …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:19 p.m. Friday, April 24, South Lakeside Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Herbert Otto, 71, Una Avenue, Lemont, Ill. Otto had picked up his boat and was pulling away when his trailer became caught on another trailer, pulling that boat into a 2015 Bennington pontoon owned …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.

Winona Lake will celebrate the National Day of Prayer at 12 p.m. May 7, at Rodeheaver Auditorium. The theme for this year’s event is “Lord, hear our prayer,” which is taken from 1 Kings 8:28. The passage states, “Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day.” This …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary This week Grace College welcomes Denny Duncan as the new Director of Alumni Engagement. Duncan is a Grace alumnus who received his Master of Science in Education from Indiana University in 1983. Duncan promoted and nurtured the education of students within the Kosciusko community and Grace …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s softball team celebrated Senior Day in style with a sweep of Spring Arbor on Friday. Senior Chelsea Whitesell homered and fellow senior Brooke Shell stretched her current hitting streak to 21 games as Grace won 10-3 and 7-2 at Miller Field. The Lady Lancers have one doubleheader remaining in the regular …read more.

By ALYSSA LOWE Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce popped in on chamber member Lake City Animal Clinic, a full service community animal hospital. They provide high quality veterinary service in a personable and accommodating manner by consistently focusing on accurate diagnostics, effective communication, compassionate treatment of animals and client education. You …read more.

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: Midwest America Federal Credit Union v. Gregory S. Brettnacher, Lafayette, $5,271.94 Charles F. Hartman v. Patricia Enfield, Fort Wayne, $169 Joshua Carter v. Mari Kennedy, Warsaw, $2,349 …read more.

Residents of Winona Lake are being advised that beginning immediately, the Winona Lake Street Department will be picking up bagged leaves and bagged grass clippings on Mondays and Tuesdays. Later in the fall, the street department will resume vacuuming up leaves and grass clippings. The town will place a notice on InkFreeNews at that time.

Yesterday afternoon business and community leaders, educators and school officials from across the state visited Grace College’s Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center to attend the Indiana Department of Education’s free Global Learning Workshop. The event, which was hosted for Hoosier educators, featured numerous speeches from state officials, business leaders and school officials. Among those who spoke …read more.

Dustyn Schrock, left, and David Hernandez sprint to the finish of the 2014 Warsaw Optimist Triathlon. (File photo by Nick Goralczyk) WINONA LAKE – The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is again sponsoring the Warsaw Triathlon, entering its 22nd year, with an 8 a.m. start time Saturday, June 27, at Winona Lake Park. The event is …read more.

Students at Grace College are currently prepping for the second annual Empty Bowls campaign, a community grass-roots event that has taken on the fight against hunger and awareness within Kosciusko County. According to student and organizer Sam Erwin, the event allows for students at Grace, as well as local elementary schools, to partner with community …read more.

The Winona Lake Town Council approved a bond ordinance for Grace College at its April 21 meeting. The ordinance was originally introduced at the council’s March meeting. Ordinance 2015A-3-1 will allow the school to refinance three bonds previously issued for school projects. The ordinance authorizes $11.5 million for the school. Alan Feldbaum, an attorney with …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:09 p.m. Monday, April 20, 3800 block East CR 100S, Pierceton. Darrell W. Shull reported fraud using his Social Security number. 12:57 a.m. Monday, April 20, 9300 block East Crooked Mile Road, Cromwell. Michael J. Moore reported an attempted burglary. 2:45 p.m. Sunday, …read more.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian School Sixth graders at Warsaw Christian were invited to paint bowls for the upcoming Empty Bowls event to help feed people in need. Grace College Instructor of Art Integrations and Ceramics, Cindy Bryan, assisted students with the project to prepare for the event to be held from 11 a.m. until …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Joe’s Kids is sponsoring the 2015 5K Splatter Dash. The Splatter Dash is a powder paint run benefiting the children at Joe’s Kids, a clinic in Warsaw that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy to special kids with special needs. Sign up for the one-mile or 5K run, wear white, run or …read more.

Mark Dobson, president and CEO of Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, approached the Kosciusko County Commissioners during its April 21 meeting regarding Kosciusko County’s participation in the Regional Cities Initiative. Gov. Mike Pence signed the initiative into law last year. It was originally proposed to fund $84 million of two years, but has since been reduced …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Seven-year volleyball coach Andria Harshman has accepted the head volleyball coaching position at Colorado Christian University. Doug West will serve as the interim coach. A national search for Grace’s next volleyball coach will begin immediately. Harshman was responsible for revamping the Lady Lancers’ program, taking over a program that went 3-14 and …read more.

[weaver_youtube YPMfpnyoNho rel=0] Friday afternoon’s Beaman Home Guardian Angel fundraising luncheon in the Westminster Room at Grace College saw Mary Ellen Mann deliver a powerful speech in which she drew upon her own experiences to express the importance of raising awareness for domestic abuse. The event was geared towards raising both funds and awareness as the …read more.

By JOY LOHSE Winona Lake Preservation Association Annual Meeting Winona Lake Preservation Association’s annual meeting is planned for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. The meeting location is City Hall, located at 102 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Current members and those interested in learning more about the association updates are welcome to attend. Speakers will include …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.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Barbee Landing Free jukebox and karaoke – Friday, April 17 Warsaw Community Publice Library Scott Workman: A Classical Guitar Recital – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18 Rex’s Rendezvous …read more.

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: Glen Ruch v. Stephanie Bilderback, Silver Lake, $1,544 Brian Bover, Silver Lake, $1,544 Blume Connelly Jordan Stuckey v. Chayla Conwell, Warsaw, $4,053.07 Sherri R. Fugate, Pierceton, $522.45 …read more.

John Jerome Sholly, 74, of Jonesville, Mich., passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015. He was born in Hammond, on Sept. 8, 1940. John was married June 6, 1964, to Jennie Shaw and she survives. John graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich. with a bachelors degree in industrial arts and engineering in 1964 and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 10:32 a.m. Monday, April 13, 100 block EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg. Laurie A. Wagner, reported theft of tires from her back yard. 11:02 a.m. Friday, April 10, 8200 block East Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Shellie L. Vanover reported the theft of money. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Marian University took advantage of Grace College’s errors to win a pair of baseball games at Miller Field Friday. The Lancers (12-19, 5-11 Crossroads League) dropped the first game 7-5 before falling 12-1 in the second game. Grace wasted little time getting on the scoreboard in the opening inning. The Lancers put …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Two seventh-inning rallies from Grace’s softball team came up short on Friday as St. Francis swept the doubleheader. The Lady Lancers (19-16, 12-10 Crossroads League) fell 7-6 in both games at Miller Field. In the opening game, Grace’s late rally was not enough to catch up with the Cougars (13-13, 8-10 CL). …read more.