WARSAW — Students from nine Warsaw elementary schools, as well as families, teachers and law enforcement officers, gathered at the Grace College Manahan Orthopaedic Center in Winona Lake on Tuesday, May 14, for the annual DARE graduation. DARE, which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, was founded in 1983. The police officer-led series of classroom …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department DARE program is celebrating a major milestone. The program was first implemented in Warsaw Community Schools on Sept. 5, 1988, by then Chief Craig Allebach, after learning about the program at an International Chief’s Association meeting. The program originally launched in 1983 as a partnership between the Los Angeles …read more.

[weaver_youtube VUSXrZsNg90 rel=0]   WARSAW — Students from Harrison, Madison, Claypool, Sacred Heart, Leesburg, Washington, Jefferson, Eisenhower and Lincoln elementary schools, along with their families, teachers and D.A.R.E. officers, gathered at the Grace College Manahan Orthopaedics Center, Winona Lake, Tuesday, May 16, for the annual D.A.R.E. graduation. D.A.R.E., which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, …read more.

[weaver_youtube m7A8iGeyPMs rel=0] WARSAW — Retro Bill, lip-synching cops and a laser light spectacular all marked the end of this year’s DARE program as sixth-graders from nine area elementary schools gathered to celebrate their graduation. Students from Madison, Claypool, Sacred Heart, Leesburg, Harrison, Washington, Jefferson, Eisenhower and Lincoln, along with their families, teachers and DARE …read more.

WARSAW — It was a unanimous decision by the Warsaw Board of Works to choose a local vendor over a $6,191.32 savings on the purchase of four 2016 Chevrolet police vehicles. The decision was made Friday morning, Jan. 15, at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. The three-member board however, didn’t jump at …read more.

WARSAW —Additional photos have been added to our Area Photos post on InkFreeNews.com. If you attended a community event, there is a possibility your photo may have been taken during the event.

WARSAW — Have you attended or participated in a special event such as Joe’s Kids 5K or Empty Bowls or even a First Friday? There is a possibility your photograph could have been taken during the event.

[weaver_youtube ORliwbc3WPg rel=0] WARSAW — Students at Edgewood Middle School, Warsaw, gathered in the school’s commons Thursday morning, Oct. 1, to witness something not everyone has the chance to see — DARE officer, Joe Hawn, having his head shaved. Earlier this year, the school issued a challenge to its students to raise funds to participate in this year’s …read more.

Have you attended or participated in a special event such as Joe’s Kids 5K or Empty Bowls or even a First Friday? There is a possibility your photograph could have been taken during the event. New event photos are continually available on our Area Photos posts on InkFreeNews.com. The number of photos appearing in Area …read more.

WARSAW — What do remote controls, suitcases, tire gauges and garbage cans have in common? According to motivational speaker, Retro Bill, they are all visual metaphors for self-esteem. Retro Bill has been making the rounds of Warsaw Community Schools, speaking at Jefferson and Harrison Elementary Schools Monday, Aug. 24, and at Eisenhower and Washington Elementary …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw Community Schools will host a free program with Retro Bill: The Official DARE Safety Buddy, at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in the Warsaw High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Retro Bill is motivational speaker who presents a family show …read more.

Life is what you make it. Everyday, kids are making choices that will impact who they will be for the rest of their lives: What type of friends should I have? Should I attend that party? Go on that trip? How do I pursue my dreams? Kids need someone to mentor them along the path …read more.

Dear Editor, Heroes don’t always wear capes and have secret superpowers. Sometimes they wear uniforms. Our community is full of them! I challenge you to look around you will find lots of them around our classrooms. Sometimes unseen, these men and women are daily caring, teaching and protecting our children. Last night our family attended …read more.

Today, the fifth graders at Triton Elementary School celebrated the culmination of 10 weeks of D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) lessons with a graduation ceremony in the Triton Auditorium. Officer Haskins of the Bourbon Police Department led the ceremonies. Bourbon Police Chief Martin also attended the ceremony in support of the students. Triton Elementary Principal …read more.