WARSAW – Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office announced three promotions Wednesday. The three are: Joel Popenfoose promoted to Patrol Sergeant Warsaw native Joel Popenfoose began his career with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office as a reserve deputy sheriff in 2011. Two years later, Sgt. Popenfoose was promoted to merit deputy. In addition to patrol functions, Sgt. …read more.

SYRACUSE — On Monday morning, Sept. 23, Doug Light was already interacting with some of the Wawasee Middle School students as they arrived for school. It was Light’s first day as the new school resource officer for WMS. Through an Indiana School Safety Grant, Light will split time between WMS and North Webster Elementary as …read more.

WARSAW — Joel Robert Light, Warsaw, was honored as veteran of the month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, May 14.  Light was born in Warsaw to Bob and Vivian. He graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 1966.  Light married his high school sweetheart, Cindy Bayne, in December 1967. Shortly after the young …read more.

WARSAW — After serving the City of Warsaw with the Warsaw Police Department for 22 years, Corporal Doug Light is retiring effective tomorrow, Sept. 2. City employees took time to honor Light during the Warsaw Board of Works meeting held today, Sept. 1.  Light began his career with Warsaw Police Department in 1995 as a patrol officer. …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 — The moment Stella Ward was approached by officers with Warsaw Police Department, she began to cry — not tears of fear or anger, but happiness and gratitude. Ward’s two children, Beau, 6, and Kadin, 12, were among the 13 children pre-selected to participant in the annual WPD “Shop With A Hero” event. “It brought tears …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.

[weaver_youtube adQMNSTpgs4 rel=0] The Warsaw Police Department and Meijer teamed up for the Shop With a Hero program that provided needed items and gifts for approximately 15 local kids. Although initially Meijer announced 13 children would be part of the program, WPD Officer Doug Light said they actually included a couple additional kids from local …read more.

Members of the Warsaw Police Department D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) division met today to announce the 25th anniversary of teaching students at Warsaw Community Schools. The program, which is offered to students in sixth and eighth grades, has offered students lessons in decision making skill for a healthy life by highly trained officers for …read more.