WARSAW — A Pierceton man was sentenced to one year in jail on Wednesday, Jan. 15, after attempting to kidnap two minors. Jason J. Nelson, Jr., 20, 3104 E. Wooster Road Lot 69, Pierceton, was charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; and kidnapping, a level 6 felony. On June 4, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

PIERCETON —  Town Council approved an outside consultant to aid in the training of Clerk-Treasurer Myra Mast, Monday evening, Jan. 13. The council approved the temporary hiring of municipalities consultant Retha Hicks on an open-ended contract to train and advise Mast as she acclimates to her new role. The temporary hiring of Hicks was facilitated …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:29 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, South Country Club Road, north of East Winona Beach Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Amanda J. Sheets, 36, East CR 450S, Warsaw. Sheets was traveling north on Country Club Road when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Max Max may seem quiet and unassuming for a senior dog, but once he is out of his kennel, he is ready to party. Max is a nine-year-old, neutered, male Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Husky …read more.

PIERCETON — The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County recently announced the hiring of a new executive director. Sally Scott officially stepped into the role on Dec. 26. She graduated from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne with a major in visual communication and design. Scott has also worked at the AWL for the past three …read more.

SIDNEY — A Warsaw woman was taken to the hospital for minor injuries after her vehicle left the roadway and overturned. At 10:59 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an overturned vehicle on South SR 13, south of East CR 850S, Warsaw. Teal M. Stamper, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:19 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 3100 block East Wooster Road, Pierceton. April D. Strobel reported auto theft. 3:37 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 3500 block West CR 100S, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury. 9:18 a.m. Monday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, North CR 150W, near North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Jody L. Torpy, 52, East Barrington Place, Warsaw; and Aaron D. Schrock, 24, North CR 400E, Syracuse. Schrock’s vehicle was stopped on CR 150W at a stop …read more.

PIERCETON — Police received several tips, including one from Crime Stoppers, related to the Lake City Bank robbery in Pierceton two days before Christmas that led to the arrest of a Pierceton man late last week. Joshua Ruben Mort, 22, 702 W. Tower St., Pierceton, is charged with robbery with a deadly weapon, a level …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:48 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 100 block EMS B12 Lane, Pierceton. Daniel R. Nellessen reported burglary. Value: $100. 1:22 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 9600 block East Seneca Lane, Cromwell. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating a robbery suspect.    An armed robbery at the Lake City Bank in Pierceton happened at 1:55 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23.  As the man entered the bank, he displayed a black handgun and ordered bank employees to the ground. Surveillance video shows him wearing …read more.

About 2 p.m. police responded to a report of an armed robbery at Lake City Bank in Pierceton, Monday afternoon, Dec. 23. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. PIERCETON — An armed robbery occurred at the Lake City Bank, Monday afternoon, Dec. 23. At around 2 p.m., law enforcement responded to a report of an armed …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Police have announced the hiring of Brooke Koldewey as a full-time officer. Koldewey is from the Fort Wayne area and attended the University of Saint Francis. She previously worked as a Medic for Parkview Health and served as a Reserve Officer for the Pierceton Police. She is currently finishing up her …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Dolly May True to her name, Dolly May is a doll. She is a three-year-old, spayed, female Staffordshire/Weimaraner mix. She weighs approximately 50 pounds. Dolly May is one of the sweetest and most …read more.

PIERCETON — Pierceton Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire late Saturday night, Dec. 14. At about 12:15 a.m., first responders were notified of a vehicle fire at 4398 East Compound Lane, just off East CR 600S, south of Pierceton. No injuries were reported as a result of the blaze. However, little information about the …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:42 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, South SR 15, north of West Dixie Drive, Silver Lake. Driver: Laurie A. Landry, 53, West Hill Street, Wabash. Landry was traveling north on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 5:50 …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Carl His eyes may be icy blue, but his heart is warm like a cozy hug. Carl is a five-month-old, neutered, male Staffordshire/Husky mix. He has a tan and white coat and weighs …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Facility: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

WARSAW — Lawrence Bernard Gross, Pierceton, was honored as the Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10.  Gross was born Aug. 19, 1923, in Pierceton, to Earl and Katie. He was the fourth of seven children, which included six boys and one girl. Five of the boys went on the …read more.

From Left: Pierceton Town Attorney Tammy Keirn, Clerk-Treasurer Jerry Kreger and Council President Matt Brubaker. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council adopted an ordinance for speed limit reduction within town limits at its meeting, Monday night, Dec. 9. Previously proposed and approved at the Oct. 14 and Nov. 11 council …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 3600 block North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a protective order violation. 1:37 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 200 block South Wray St., Atwood. Officers investigated a report of a fight. 5:38 p.m. Sunday, Dec. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:53 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, South SR 15, south of West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Driver: Kerny C. Jones, 66, South CR 250E, Peru. Jones was traveling south on SR 15 when a group of deer entered his path of travel. This …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton Princess Robin This year, Princess Robin and all AWL shelter pets are wishing for a forever home for Christmas. Princess Robin, or Princess as she prefers to be called, is a ten-month-old, spayed, female terrier …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:18 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 100 block EMS W11 Lane, North Webster. Echo Bay reported a vehicle stuck in the yard of a residence. 1:11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5100 East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of theft. 3:13 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:27 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 650E, Pierceton. Driver: Shelli A. McBride, 46, East Seneca Street, Albion. McBride was traveling west on Old Road 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. …read more.

PIERCETON — Katey Wilks Zemen has resigned from her position as executive director of the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County. According to AWL Board President Beth Harrison, Zemen resigned from the position about four weeks ago. The interview process for a new executive director is currently underway. A reason for Zemen’s resignation was not …read more.

PIERCETON — The Town of Pierceton is seeking to reinvigorate its Park Board. The reinvigoration of the existing Park Board is part of an effort by the town to qualify for grant money from organizations such as the K21 Health Foundation, according to Clerk-Treasurer Jerry Kreger. The idea surfaced after an October town council meeting …read more.

PIERCETON — Members of the Pierceton Hayseeds 4H Club showed support for the Pierceton Food Pantry at a recent monthly meeting. Members were asked to bring in donations to the monthly meeting in support of Pierceton Food Pantry. According to Hayseeds 4H Club leader Holly Ousely, the group brought in items for donation in addition …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month. This month is dedicated to finding loving homes for older pets. Katie Katie is an outgoing lady who greets all visitors with a cheerful bark …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following person was booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility:

WARSAW — All local government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29, in observance of Thanksgiving, but how does that affect local trash pickup? InkFreenews checked with Warsaw and ten towns in Kosciusko County and below are their plans for trash pickup: Claypool – Trash pickup will not be affected. Etna Green – …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. November is also National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, which is dedicated to finding older pets a loving home to live out their golden years. Tangee Tangee is a 14-year-old, neutered, male Domestic …read more.

PIERCETON — A Pierceton man was recently arrested after allegedly stealing more than 100 items from Speedway. Michael Edward Defrates, 56, 8280 E. US 30, Pierceton, is charged with theft, a level 6 felony. On July 27, an officer with the Pierceton Police Department responded to a report of theft at Speedway. The Speedway store …read more.

PIERCETON — A public meeting regarding the preliminary discussion of forming a fire territory will take place at the Pierceton Community Building at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Representatives from Jackson, Monroe and Washington townships in Pierceton, along with town council members, will discuss possible tax increases based on the proposed budget for the creation …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Jagger He is shooting for the stars because it feels right and he is aiming for your heart. If you feel like it, take him away and adopt him today. He swears he’ll …read more.

PIERCETON — At 1: 21 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communications Center received multiple calls regarding a collision between a semi-tractor/trailer and a sport utility vehicle in the 5000 block of south State Road 13. Emergency personnel from multiple agencies were dispatched to the scene.  According to the Kosciusko …read more.

PIERCETON — One person died after a two-vehicle accident on SR 13, Pierceton. At approximately 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, Pierceton and Sidney Fire Departments responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving a semi and an SUV at 5077 S. SR 13, near East CR 500S, Pierceton. A passenger in the SUV was …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 6:54 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, East CR 1300N near North CR 150E, Milford. Driver: James L. Bartman, West Waubee Road, Milford. Bartman’s vehicle slid off the road and struck a fence. Damages up to $5,000. 4:54 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, North …read more.

PIERCETON — It’s once again time for the 11th Annual Heritage Gathering Primitives Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7, at Pierceton Elementary School in Pierceton.  This year vendors are preparing for the best show yet. They will be bringing handmade primitives as well as primitive antiques such as bears, dolls, wooden bowls, crocks, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

WARSAW — Almost all local government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Offices that will be closed include Kosciusko County, the city of Warsaw, and the towns of Winona Lake, Mentone, Milford, Pierceton, Silver Lake, Claypool, Etna Green and Syracuse. Leesburg town government will be open. The US Post offices are …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Shai Did you know that November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month? To kick off this very special spotlight, we would like to introduce you to Shai. Shai is a gorgeous twelve-year-old, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Jail:  

Towns with races: Claypool Libertarian Patricia Warner captured two-thirds of the vote (66.6 to 33.3) and defeated Democrat Charlotte Lindley in the race for clerk-treasurer. Republican Benny Stage, Jr. defeated Democrat Niki Miller, 65.1 to 34.8, for the north district seat. Other candidates on the ballot included Democrat Elizabeth Heiman and Republican Eugene Warner. They …read more.

WARSAW — A handful of towns will host elections on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and here’s a look at a rundown of contests: In Warsaw, four city council seats are up for grabs. Those include the following contests: In District 1, incumbent Republican Jeff Grose will face Democrat Sarah McNeal Strahan-Lenfestey; In District 2, Republican Josh …read more.

WARSAW — A local woman was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court Two on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in two domestic battery cases. In the first case, Kathryn Marriah Rhamey, 27, 3104 E. Wooster Road, Pierceton, was charged with domestic battery, a level 6 felony. In the second case, Rhamey was charged with domestic battery resulting in …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:54 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, West US 30, near North CR 700W, Warsaw. Driver: Curtis J. Metzger, 36, East SR 114, North Manchester. Metzger was traveling west on US 30 when a deer ran into the driver’s side of his vehicle. Damage …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Buster We like big mutts and cannot lie. You other puppers can’t deny. When a dog walks in as big as a horse, of course you get really excited to pet a doggo. …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Weed Wrangle event at Koinonia Nature Preserve, Pierceton, from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 26. During this event, participants will learn about invasive plants and how to control them. Participants will also have the opportunity to get out into the woods and …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:55 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, East Old Road 30, east of South CR 900E, Pierceton. Driver: Heather M. Fest, 43, West CR 700N, Larwill. Fest was traveling east on Old Road 30 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Just after 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, first responders were called to 7439 East CR 1050S, South Whitley, for a house fire. According to the Beacon system, the home belongs to Jerry and Lana West, South Whitley. It is unknown how the fire started or if anyone was injured. A large section …read more.

PIERCETON —Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Taco Did you know that taco cat is taco cat spelled backward? Those types of words are called palindromes. Taco the cat doesn’t seem to care about such things.  He is more interested in getting …read more.

PIERCETON — The town council approved the Pierceton Police Department’s plan to begin looking at lowering the speed limit in town and updating traffic ordinances, Monday night, Oct. 14. Pierceton Police Chief Tim Sammons suggested the speed limits on streets maintained by the town be lowered from 35mph to 25mph. Sammons said the reduction would …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 1:33 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, East Washington Road, near East Pierceton Road, Pierceton. Driver: John A. Neely, 25, Lark Lane, Warsaw. Neely was traveling west on East Pierceton Road when a deer ran into the side of his vehicle. Damage up to …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:01 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 100 block EMS W29 Lane, North Webster. Julie A. Fouts reported burglary. A pressure washer was stolen. Value: $300. 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Nicole A. Wetli reported theft. Value: $236.37. …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the October 2019 Member of the Month winner as Harvest Community Church. Harvest Community Church is a local, independent Evangelical church which focuses on ministering to individuals, families and the community. Pastor Glenn Hall explained, “We have built a comfortable place for people to …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Prince Ladies, look no further. Your Prince Charming has arrived. Prince is a three-year-old, neutered, male Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix. This handsome fellow is white with black markings, has gentle brown eyes and …read more.

PIERCETON — An Albion man was taken to the hospital after injuring his leg in a one-vehicle accident near Ridinger Lake, Pierceton. At approximately 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a one-vehicle accident on East Adams Road, south of EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton. The …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:12 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, South CR 850W, north of West SR 14, Silver Lake. Driver: Austin F. Nickerson, 22, South CR 825W, Akron. Nickerson was traveling north on South CR 850W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. …read more.

One person was taken to a hospital after their vehicle struck a tree near Pierceton. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. PIERCETON —  Pierceton and North Webster Fire Departments were called to a one-vehicle accident in the area of Ridinger Lake, Pierceton, shortly before noon Tuesday, Oct. 1, Initial dispatch reports said the driver of the …read more.

PIERCETON — One person was injured and taken to the hospital after a residential fire in Pierceton on Saturday, Sept. 28. The homeowner sustained minor injuries after fleeing the burning building at 212 E. Market St., and was taken to a hospital by Lutheran EMS. According to Fire Chief Gordon Baker, as of Tuesday morning, …read more.

PIERCETON — The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County held its ribbon cutting ceremony today, Sept. 28, for its new shelter location. The 13,000-square-foot building, located along US 30 at 1048 S. CR 325E, just east of Warsaw, is officially open to the public. Opening ceremonies were held in partnership with Coldwell Banker The Real …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Safety first is a motto most families live by. Cities have begun providing communities with the information necessary to be as safe as possible. One of the largest and most popular in the area is the Warsaw Family Safety Day held in Central Park. The annual event took place Saturday, Sept. 7. The town of Pierceton also has an annual Fire Safety Day event. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:24 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1600 block South Briarwood Drive, Warsaw. Waclaw M. Adamczyk reported fraud. Value: $100. 9:08 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8800 block East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Jennifer A. Johnson reported theft. Value: $200. 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 9300 block …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Kao Some people call her lazy, while others call her a couch potato. AWL staff believes Kao is a relaxation guru. Kao is a three-year-old, spayed, female Domestic Short Hair mix. She has …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:13 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1500 block North CR 300E, Warsaw. Jeffrey D. Smith reported debit card fraud. Value: $520.68. 5:12 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 200 block West Elm St., Pierceton. Bryan E. Frush reported criminal mischief to a vehicle. 4:45 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:  

PIERCETON — The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County will be transitioning to its new facility starting Saturday, Sept. 21. The current shelter, at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton, will be operational from Monday, Sept. 16, to Friday, Sept. 20. No abandonment kennels are located outside. Anyone with stray animals can only drop off the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:54 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2500 block East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw. Scott A. Burish reported the theft of items from a vehicle. Value: $200. 8:03 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2600 block East CR 450N, Warsaw. Madison A. Jones reported the theft of items …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. South CR 100W, east of West CR 900S, Claypool. Driver: Carla Wagoner, 64, River Cove Lane, North Manchester. Wagoner was traveling east on West CR 900S when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 8:04 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Marshall The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Lando Ever since Lando lost his ship to Han Solo, he has been looking for a crew to adopt him to lead a rebellion. Lando is an eight-month-old, neutered, male Hound mix. He …read more.

PIERCETON — After 17 years of service, Corporal Jim Bumbaugh is resigning from the Pierceton Police Department effective Wednesday, Sept. 25. Town Marshal Tim Sammons announced Bumbaugh’s resignation during the Pierceton Town Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 9. Bumbaugh has accepted a full-time position with Whitko Community Schools as the corporation’s transportation director. At the …read more.

PIERCETON — Representatives from three Kosciusko County townships, as well as firefighters, Pierceton Town Council members and township advisory board members, recently convened to continue preliminary discussions on potentially establishing a fire territory. The first discussion-based meeting, held on June 20, was set up by Pierceton Fire Chief Gordon Baker. Representatives from Washington, Monroe and …read more.

PIERCETON — Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County’s new shelter building will officially open at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. In partnership with Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group, the AWL will hold its grand opening in less than three weeks. The 13,000-square-foot building, located along US 30 at 1048 S. CR 325E, just east …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, West CR 25S, west of South CR 900W, Etna Green. Driver: Tina A. Mikel, 49, West CR 75N, Etna Green. Mikel was traveling east on West CR 25S when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Oddie Did you know that the name Oddie in Greek means “one who hears well”? It’s a fitting name for Oddie the dog as his long floppy ears could probably hear a treat wrapper being …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:02 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 1400 block East Smith St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of disorderly conduct. 6:58 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 6600 block North 5th Trail, North Webster. Virginia K. Penn reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident. 6:56 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:35 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, East SR 14, east of South SR 13, North Manchester. Driver: Gabrielle Craft, 17, South CR 500E, Warsaw. Craft was traveling east on SR 14 when her vehicle left the roadway, striking an embankment and entering a field. …read more.

Kosciusko The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility:

PIERCETON — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after allegedly battering a woman and threatening to shoot a police officer. Bobby Lee Shelton, 39, 3699 N. CR 175E, Warsaw, is charged with intimidation to a law enforcement officer and domestic battery with a child under 16 present, level 6 felonies; domestic battery and resisting law …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Bella A long-term resident of the AWL, Bella is searching for her “furever” family. She is a seven-year-old, spayed, female Boxer/Shepherd mix. She has a lovely brown and white coat with a black and graying …read more.

PIERCETON — Jeffrey Miller may be an IT geek, but when he’s not at work, he’s an outdoorsman. Miller is senior network engineer for CTB Inc., Milford, and has spent 19 years with information technology systems. He spends a lot of his time with computers. But when he leaves the office, his attention is drawn …read more.

PIERCETON — On Aug. 27, Mrs. Baum and her fourth-grade students at Pierceton Elementary School participated in an edible Indiana graham cracker activity. Mrs. Baum called it “Nibble Indiana.” As a part of the student curriculum, fourth-grade students at Whitko get an opportunity to focus on Indiana history. Using a map they had constructed earlier …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:03 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Pamela S. Long reported damage to her vehicle while it was parked. 3:25 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 5900 block East Old Road 30, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of battery. 6:36 p.m. …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Hendrix Running through the “purple haze” to greet you is Hendrix. He is a four-year-old, neutered, male Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix. Hendrix is a big, strong boy, weighing 80 pounds with a sleek …read more.

WARSAW — An interdiction detail conducted by NET 43 on Aug. 15 led to multiple arrests in Kosciusko County. Frank Sterling Daniels, 34, Middlebury, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance. Kendall Elizabeth Rodgers, 25, Middlebury, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine and possession of a …read more.

WARSAW — Republican voters in three towns — Etna Green, Pierceton and Silver Lake — will cast votes tonight, Aug. 20, to pare down the number of candidates for the fall ballot. Voting begins at 7 p.m. today in the first three towns. Voting in Etna Green will happen at the Heritage Park building. Pierceton …read more.

PIERCETON — Ricky Jefferson has been the music instructor for the past year at South Whitley Elementary School, but thanks to a new opportunity, he is now the elementary music instructor for both of Whitko’s elementary schools. “We are so excited to have Mr. Jefferson join the Pierceton family,” said Pierceton Elementary School Principal Michele …read more.

WARSAW — A man and woman were recently arrested after stealing merchandise from Walmart. Austin Lee Fairchild, 26, 300 Harrison Ave., Geneva; also showing an address of 3160 N. Stoneburner Road, Warsaw; and Tiranda Marie Stevens, 23, 241 S. Robinson Road, Pierceton, are being charged with two counts of theft, class A misdemeanors; and two …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Buck It’s time to shine a spotlight on one of our seniors. Our golden boy Buck is an eight-year-old, neutered, male Labrador mix weighing 54 pounds. His blonde coat is softer than a …read more.

PIERCETON — A Republican caucus needed to narrow the field of Republicans seeking to be on the fall ballot for Pierceton’s clerk-treasurer race will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Pierceton Community Building. The caucus is needed to narrow the number of candidates from three to one for the fall ballot. …read more.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council meeting started Monday, Aug. 12, with the swearing-in of two officers with the Pierceton Police Department. Officer Ryan Piper was sworn in by Town Attorney Tammy Keirn as a full-time police officer. Piper is replacing Matt Owens, who resigned from the police department in June after being suspended. Brooke …read more.