GOSHEN – It was another banner year for the Northridge Raider softball program, while Concord stepped forward as a team to beat heading into next season. The Raiders and Minutemen headline the Northern Lakes Conference All-Conference softball list for the 2014 season. Northridge, which finished 13-1, had eight total players make the list. Haley Nixon, …read more.

Reserved track seats for four of the hot performances in this summer’s concert series at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair go on sale Saturday morning, May 31. Reserved seats for all four shows will be $30, and are available at 8 a.m. at the door of the fair office at 17746-D CR 34, Goshen, or …read more.

GOSHEN – Warsaw’s Jonny Hollar and a pair of Wawasee golfers made the list of the All-Northern Lakes Conference boys golfers following the conference tournament. Hollar finished third at the NLC with a 77 and has been a consistent number one for the Tigers, which finished second in the conference after its second-place tally at …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. — Seventy-five IU Health Goshen Hospital Colleagues will be volunteering their time during the annual Day of Service this Friday, May 30. In a partnership with the Goshen Parks and Recreation Department, colleagues will be volunteering on the grounds around Goshen’s Reith Interpretive Center, assisting with duties such as weeding, planting and mulching and …read more.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College’s North Central region will host two job fairs for those interested in working as adjunct (part-time) faculty members on the South Bend, Elkhart County (Goshen) and Warsaw campuses.  The South Bend campus (220 Dean Johnson Blvd.) will host the event from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June …read more.

[weaver_youtube meXAPWhbFQ0 rel=0] GOSHEN – The path is clearly marked at the beginning of the track season. Conference, then sectional, then regional, then state. After Wawasee took its steps Thursday night at the Goshen Boys Track Sectional, the path is yet to be defined for several athletes. Wawasee head coach Scott Lancaster, using his famous line, …read more.

[weaver_youtube qhCOKGjIqAo rel=0] GOSHEN – To say Warsaw was the cream of the crop at the Goshen Boys Track Sectional would be putting it lightly. Warsaw won 11 of the 16 events Thursday and went one-two in three of those wins to clobber the sectional field with 170 total team points, earning its fourth straight …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. We have a listing of all the local Memorial Day Events HERE. Warsaw Central Park The …read more.

GOSHEN – The Warsaw golf team is still trying to get itself in sync before Saturday’s conference golf match. While the Tigers are struggling to find consistency, they are still maintaining their status as a top-tier team in the Northern Lakes Conference. Warsaw picked up its third and fourth NLC wins on Tuesday when it …read more.

[weaver_youtube itIkokP4WbQ rel=0] SYRACUSE – Rolling, rolling, rolling, those Warriors keep on rolling. The Wawasee softball team continued its fantastic 2014 campaign on Monday by picking up its fifth consecutive Northern Lakes Conference win. This time it was visiting Goshen that fell victim to the big bats of the Warriors as Wawasee mercy ruled its …read more.

GOSHEN – Wawasee put together quite a night in Goshen Monday, posting both varsity and JV baseball wins against Goshen. At Phend Field, the varsity strung together a three-run second inning which made the difference in a 4-1 win. The JV jumped out to a 7-0 lead en route to a 10-3 final. Wawasee had …read more.

WARSAW – The beat keeps rolling on for the Wawasee junior varsity softball team. The Lady Warriors moved to 19-0 on the season after defeating NorthWood, 10-0, and Goshen, 15-4, to claim the title at the Warsaw JV Softball Invite. Wawasee had the pitching from Hannah Haines in game one, who struck out 16 batters …read more.

[weaver_youtube sxAtPgUmWyw rel=0] WARSAW – Given the spring sports season has been a nightmare in terms of weather and adjustments, it was more than fitting that the Northern Lakes Conference Girls Tennis Championships would last well into the one o’clock hour. That’s right, 1 a.m. Saturday morning. Dealing with the third day in a row …read more.

SYRACUSE – Just two nights after claiming a big Northern Lakes Conference victory, the Wawasee golf team was back at it on Thursday night. The Warriors played host to Northridge and Goshen at South Shore Golf Club in the team’s only home conference match of the season. At the the end of the evening, results …read more.

WARSAW – It was a very big night for both the Warsaw boys and girls track teams at the Northern Lakes Conference track championships. Warsaw won seven girls event championships Tuesday night en route to a 176-point finish in the team standings, the ninth consecutive team title for the Lady Tigers. The Warsaw boys won …read more.

Rain in the area has forced the hand of athletic directors to call off several sports in the area. Triton’s varsity baseball game at Tippecanoe Valley is cancelled and no make-up date will be scheduled. Triton’s JV baseball game at Caston suffered the same fate as did the Triton JV softball game at Manchester. The …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Performing Arts Center Jazz in the Night/Drum Enchanted Evening – Thursday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. …read more.

GOSHEN, IN – On Friday, May 23, Phil Keaggy will perform a benefit concert at Sauder Music Hall on the campus of Goshen College. Proceeds from the event will go to support MDC Goldenrod’s work providing services to individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities. [weaver_youtube 3wpn6LVxX0s rel=0] The benefit concert, a family friendly event featuring …read more.

[UPDATE: Indiana Conservation Officers have obtained this photograph of the possible semi involved in this accident. This semi was seen on surveillance footage at a nearby Seven Eleven convenience store shortly after the accident. The semi is believed to be a Peterbilt with a sleeper cab. Investigating officer Tyler Brock stated the driver may not have …read more.

Lady Warriors Grind Goshen Wawasee hammered out 14 hits and needed just five innings to beat Goshen, 11-1, in Northern Lakes Conference softball action at Shanklin Park. The Lady Warriors (9-5 overall, 3-3 NLC) led just 2-1 heading into the fourth, but hung a six on the scoreboard in the fourth and three more in …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Cinco de Mayo Celebrations Haciendo, Warsaw Thursday, May 1 through Monday, May 5, Live music: Scratch …read more.

Dear Editor, As a veteran of World War II, I know full well the importance of fighting for our liberties such as the right to speak our mind, the right to keep and bear arms, and the right to private property. Today, all too many take these Constitutional rights for granted. I am pleased to …read more.

[weaver_youtube JbLC8IsY-u4 rel=0] (Video by Angie Deak) An historic steam locomotive passed through Kosciusko County today catching many motorists and residents off guard. The restored Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive was headed to Elkhart for a private weekend event. According to the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, the locomotive is at the Norfolk Southern railyard for the weekend offering rides to only Norfolk Southern employees. …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. — The Goshen Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a two day book sale in the hospital’s main lobby from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 8, and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 9. New spring books and gifts will be featured, including books from the Disney movie “Frozen” and items for …read more.

WARSAW – Monday may have been Dyngus Day for those that made the trip to South Bend, but it was a day circled in red for the Wawasee and Warsaw baseball teams for a completely different reason. The two rivals squared off for the first of two meetings in 2014 at Warsaw Community High School …read more.

A large crowd comprised of dignitaries and curious guests witnessed the official commencement of the Hawks Arts & Enterprise Center apartment project today by attending the LaCasa, Inc., and DJ Construction co-sponsored groundbreaking ceremony. LaCasa, Inc., has contracted with DJ Construction Company, Inc., for the redevelopment of the Hawks Building, located at 215 W. Madison …read more.

Doty’s Boys Crush Columbia City Wawasee, after a swinging gate loss Monday night at East Noble, maintained its strong offense to open the 2014 season with a 16-9 varsity baseball win at Columbia City. The Warriors, after opening with a four-run first inning, had to rally when the Eagles took an 8-7 lead after three …read more.

[weaver_youtube hzQRwtemPsU rel=0] GOSHEN – Not too shabby for a first night out. Wawasee, running its first outdoor boys track meet of the season, broke five-year losing streaks to both Northridge and Goshen with wins at Foreman Field Thursday night. The Warriors, which hadn’t beaten Northridge or Goshen head-to-head since the 2008 season, bested the …read more.

SYRACUSE – After picking up a win on Wednesday at Lakeland, the Wawasee tennis team was back in action on Thursday evening. Unfortunately for the Lady Warriors, the result was not as enjoyable this time around. The Lady Warriors welcomed in Northern Lakes Conference foe Goshen and despite playing the Redskins tough, fell 5-0 in …read more.

[weaver_youtube 3p-xLHuMYis rel=0] GOSHEN – After nearly a month of cancellations, delays and more indoor practices, the Wawasee girls track team finally were outside and running against an opponent from another school. In the Northern Lakes Conference opener for Wawasee, Plymouth and host Goshen Wednesday evening, the meet was a chance for all three schools …read more.

It was 70 degrees Sunday, and snowed Monday night. Oh, Indiana, you never cease to amaze! Well, that being said, high schools are sending in cancellations for Tuesday ball games throughout the area. Up first, Wawasee High School. The girls track meet at Goshen with Plymouth, the Northern Lakes Conference opener for all three clubs, …read more.

Spring has finally come with the arrival of the Spring Hooley Classic Car Auction on Saturday, April 19, at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. The auction will feature all original, partially and fully restored vehicles from the thirties though the sixties and 70’s muscle era, Street Rods and more. There will also be …read more.

The Goshen Hospital Auxiliary will host a Gold Standard Fashion Jewelry sale in the hospital’s lobby from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 15. Bracelets, earrings, watches and jewelry sets in new spring styles will be for sale. Funds generated from the Auxiliary’s events, as well as sales through the hospital’s gift shop, are …read more.

Here is the event listing for this weekend. We will continue to add to the listing until 5 p.m. on Friday. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw First Friday (April 4, Downtown) Re-Use, Re-Purpose, Re-Cycle – Goodwill Repurposing Lives Fashion Show, 6:15 …read more.

Supreme Industries Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles including truck bodies and specialty vehicles, today announced the previously disclosed sale of its shuttle bus assets to Forest River Inc., has closed. A small gain on the sale is anticipated to be recorded in the first quarter period ending March 29, 2014. Additional information …read more.

Ruby Virginia Clem, 96, of Goshen, Ind., passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Greencroft Healthcare in Goshen. She was born April 7, 1917, in Goshen, to Burton and Ruby (Long) Landaw. On March 28, 1948, she married Jesse E. Clem in Goshen. Mrs. Clem was a lifelong area resident and member of the Bethany …read more.

Phoenix Bookkeeping & Tax Service has taken over a well known name in Milford. Opened since September 2009 in Goshen, it was not long until owner Matt Kitson expanded into Milford where, in January 2013, he took over the former B&B Tax and Accounting business originally owned by Bill Little. Kitson actually took over the …read more.

IU Health Goshen Hospital will hold a Community Screening Day on Monday, March 19 from 6:30 – 9 a.m. at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Most screenings are free-of-charge, and a few require a nominal fee. Free services provided by clinical professionals include: fitness assessment, body composition assessment, blood pressure, pulse and oxygen saturation levels, cardiovascular …read more.

Dear Editor, My name is Curt Nisly, and I seek the Republican nomination for State House District 22, which includes most of Kosciusko County and southern Elkhart County. I am concerned about our country, and believe Hoosiers must focus on making Indiana stronger. I will always listen to and respect my constituents, and will vote …read more.

GOSHEN — Author D. Rudd Wise releases book three of his adventures in The Shallow’s Deep Secrets Vol. 3, where he takes the readers on a leisurely segment of mystery and adventure for shallow water treasure hunting. The Shallow’s Deep Secrets Vol. 3, carries the reader along with Jess E. Hanes and his wife, Marie …read more.

As a way to share information on current topics relevant to the church, DJ Construction invites church leaders involved with children’s ministries to a spring “lunch and learn” event. From 11:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. March 25, at the DJ Construction corporate offices, Reagan Hillier, founder and president of Worlds of Wow in Texas, will …read more.

Art students in teacher Brian Whirledge’s ceramics class at Wawasee High School made several bowls out of clay that will be donated for the fundraiser dinner for Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network, a ministry for the homeless. A total of 60 bowls will be donated for the dinner, where attendees can get a bowl filled with …read more.

GOSHEN – All events are open to the public and are free unless otherwise noted. 54th annual Concerto-Aria Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall. The concert will feature student winners of GC’s Concerto-Aria Competition. Winners will perform concerto movements or arias with the Goshen College Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christopher …read more.

Did you see the new documentary about the secretary of The Beatles, “Good Ol’ Freda?” How about “Samara,” a film Roger Ebert described as not only “a head trip,” but a “rather noble film?” While neither of these films have been blockbuster hits, that is exactly the appeal to Art House Cinema. The newly opened, …read more.

GOSHEN – Principal members of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will bring their talents together for a chamber concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, in the Goshen College Music Center’s Rieth Recital Hall. The ensemble, named Freimann, will present chamber works for solo winds, strings and piano in unusual combinations as part of the 2013-14 …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a snowmobile accident that occurred around 4 p.m. Sunday on Norfolk Southern rail road property in Goshen. Travis Eppert, 41, of Goshen, sustained rib fractures and internal injuries as a result of the accident. Eppert was operating a snowmobile while hauling a passenger, identified as Stacey Callahan, 43, also of …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. – IU Health Goshen offers an Adult Diabetes Prevention Class for individuals who may be at risk for diabetes but have not yet been diagnosed with the disease. It will focus on lifestyle changes in nutrition, exercise, weight loss and stress management. The class — held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, …read more.

Just in case the title alone wasn’t a dead give away, Amanda Shires “Down Fell the Doves” is not a record for the faint of heart, faith or spirit. Not that anyone who heard her last album would have expected such. “Carrying Lighting,” the critically acclaimed 2011 breakthrough that put Shires on the map as …read more.

[weaver_youtube o8etiDRUt8g rel=0] SYRACUSE – With the Northern Lakes Conference girls swim championships just a week away, several scores still needed settling in the conference round robin. The first came Saturday morning as Wawasee hosted Goshen in a huge girls swim showdown. And the hosts stunned Goshen, 113-73, in a huge statement heading into one …read more.

[weaver_youtube 4eAIuWLL7r0 rel=0] SYRACUSE – With all the buzz surrounding the girls meet going on simultaneously Saturday morning at the Wawasee Natatorium, the Wawasee boys were able to swim with less pressure. That feeling found Wawasee on the winning end of nine events and a somewhat surprising 107-79 romp of Goshen. On the strength of …read more.

Quilts have become a cherished symbol of Amish craftsmanship and the beauty of the simple life. In her book “Amish Quilts,” illustrated with more than 100 stunning color photographs, author Janneken Smucker explores how these objects evolved from practical bed linens into contemporary art. Smucker will be signing copies of her book at Better World …read more.

The topic of Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital’s next Diabetes Support Group is Sick Day and Surgery Care, focusing on sick day rules to follow when you are dealing with diabetes and how to prepare for having surgery with diabetes. The program is designed for individuals with diabetes and pre-diabetes and their family members. The …read more.

DJ Construction is ringing in 2014 with a year-long 60th anniversary celebration. Part of the celebration includes a “60 for 60” campaign where the company recognizes its top 60 clients in its first 60 years of business. Bob Schrock, CEO and owner of DJ Construction, said, “As I reflect on our first 60 years and …read more.

The 7th annual Fire and Ice Festival takes place in downtown Goshen on the first Friday in January, Jan. 3. The festival offers a full schedule of events including an 8-foot fire and ice tower, fire dancers, marshmallow roasting, and merchant specials. Members of the Michiana Ice Carvers Association will carve 300-pound blocks of ice …read more.

Indiana University Health Goshen will offer a 12-week weight management program geared toward helping people incorporate healthier habits into their daily lives. The “Healthy Steps to a Healthy Weight” program is administered by trained health professionals, including dietitians, registered nurses, certified personal trainers and lifestyle counselors. The program – which aims to help participants lose …read more.

A total of $14,000 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the Dec. 14 robbery from a Goshen sporting goods store. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Columbus Field Division, the Goshen Police Department and the National Shooting Sports Foundation — the trade association …read more.

On Dec. 14, officers were called to MC Sports store on Elkhart Road (U.S.33) in reference to a report of an armed robbery. The suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival, but the subsequent investigation led to the discovery of the vehicle believed to be the vehicle in which the suspects fled. The photos …read more.

It’ll be a New Year’s Eve bash to remember. Ignition Music, a record shop and music venue in downtown Goshen, will welcome Andru Bemis, Von Strantz and Shiny Shiny Black for a 7:30 p.m. show on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Since 2001, Bemis, has wandered the ends, edges and in-betweens of North America more times than …read more.

At approximately 8:12 p.m. Saturday, police in Goshen were called to the Market Centre area in reference to a report an armed robbery. Eleven people, including two patrons of the business, were bound with cable ties, but fortunately no one was injured. Today, police are looking for the suspects, described as three black males. According …read more.

GOSHEN – The Lady Warrior basketball team was back in action on Friday night. Wawasee opened up its 2013-14 Northern Lakes Conference schedule against Goshen. It was a game that showed a lot of improvements for Wawasee overall, but the experience that Goshen brought to the table was too much for the young Warrior squad …read more.

GOSHEN – Wawasee faced a little adversity Thursday for the first time in a couple weeks, needing to hold on for a 29-26 win at Goshen in boys freshman hoops. Tim Conley led Wawasee with 10 points, four rebounds and hit all four of his free throw attempts. Carter Jones helped the Wawasee cause with …read more.

[weaver_youtube aYNMCVbayjA rel=0] SYRACUSE – In recent years, Goshen has dominated Wawasee in the Northern Lakes Conference dual season. Thursday night was no different on the scoreboard, a 61-10 final, but the Redskins didn’t win the same way it has become accustomed to in recent vintage. Just a year ago with a Wawasee team loaded …read more.

On Dec. 8, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department’s Sheriff’s Teenage Alcohol Reduction program team responded to a report of an underage drinking party at 12061 CR 36 in Goshen. At the residence, S.T.A.R. team members found multiple subjects under the age of 21 who had consumed alcoholic beverages. Of those arrested, 15 minors were cited …read more.

An SUV that had been reported stolen was struck by a CSX train late Sunday night near Syracuse. The vehicle had apparently been abandoned on the train tracks. According to a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department report, the 2002 Toyota Sequoia, valued at approximately $10,000, was struck by a train at 10:42 p.m. near Bishop Road, …read more.

BENTON – If your opponent gets hot from behind the arc, it could end up being a long night no matter the time or place. Trying to stop a team with a hot hand is like trying to stop a freight train roaring down the tracks. On Tuesday night Fairfield welcomed in Wawasee for the …read more.

Bob and Sandy Baltosser, Goshen, and formerly of Warsaw, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married Nov. 6, 1953, at the Bertrand Bible Church in Niles, Mich., with Rev. Orlen Njus officiating. The family celebrated with a meal and memories. Their children are Cynthia Baltosser Szlanfucht, Arizona, and David Baltosser, Warsaw. They also …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. — Author D. Rudd Wise announces the nationwide release of The Shallow’s Deep Secrets, Volume 1 an action and adventure novel, where he present the adventure of a couple going on a cruise, treasure hunting along the way. The Shallow’s Deep Secrets carries readers along with Jess E. Hanes, a retired military; and …read more.

Ivy Tech Community College is seeking funds for a new advanced manufacturing center in Goshen. During a recent meeting with the Elkhart County Redevelopment Commission, two executives said the school has already attracted approximately $2 million toward the plan. North Central and Northwest Indiana Region Chancellor Thomas Coley and Executive Director for Resource Development Tom …read more.

IU Health Goshen Hospital offers a Community Screening Day at the hospital from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Most screenings are free-of-charge, and a few require a nominal fee. Flu shots will also be available for those 10 and older at a reduced cost of $15. Screenings/risk assessments provided free-of-charge by clinical …read more.

JV Picks Up Football Win Wawasee’s junior varsity football team ended its season with a thrilling victory Saturday morning in Syracuse, a 14-7 winner over Goshen. Stephon Miller ripped off a 65-yard rushing touchdown and Cameron Adams added a score for the Warriors, which finish the season 3-6 overall. Jeff Bartman added a 60-yard kick-off …read more.

[weaver_youtube qj8mJ-M0hUo rel=0] GOSHEN – At a point in the season when most, if not all, teams are thinking about sectional trophies, Wawasee and Goshen had a not-so-little trophy up for grabs in the northwest corner of the endzone Friday night. The annual battle for the Wooden Chief trophy produced quite a tussle as Wawasee …read more.

GOSHEN – Once Northridge got going Wednesday night at the Goshen Girls Soccer Regional, there was no stopping them. Nearly everything Northridge did went right in a 5-0 win over Warsaw in the regional semis, from offensive bounces to defensive timing. And seemingly nothing Warsaw tried seemed to work. Northridge’s offense was fluid all night, …read more.

ELKHART – Simply put, conditions were ugly for the first round of a hopefully deep postseason run for Wawasee’s boys’ and girls’ cross country teams. Rainy weather led to a muddy course to help set the scene Tuesday night at Ox Bow County Park in Elkhart for the IHSAA Sectional Championships. As ugly as the …read more.

SYRACUSE – Just five days ahead of the Northern Lakes Conference cross country tournament, Wawasee intended to cruise into the weekend on a high. With celebrations of seniors and veteran coaches in tow, Tuesday night’s triangular with NorthWood and Goshen should have been a grand time. After losing both boys and girls races to Goshen, …read more.

Marilyn (Ferverda) and Roger Bayak are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 6, 1963, at Central Methodist Church in Muskegon, Mich., by the Rev. John Bunce. Marilyn grew up in the Silver Lake area and graduated from Silver Lake School in 1960. Roger grew up in Michigan and graduated from Muskegon High …read more.

Warriors Grab Second Tennis Win If there is such a thing as getting hot at the right time, Wawasee’s boys tennis team might be headed in that direction. The Warriors won its second NLC match in as many days Tuesday afternoon, beating Elkhart Memorial 4-1. All three singles courts were victorious for the green and …read more.

GOSHEN – History repeated itself Saturday at the Northern Lakes Conference Girls’ Golf Tournament. That was a good thing for both the Warsaw team and NorthWood’s Heidi Morganthaler. The Tigers claimed the tourney title for the second straight year and Morganthaler repeated as individual medalist on a cool, but sun-drenched day at the Maplecrest Country …read more.

IU Health Goshen Hospital will offer several flu shot clinics through September and October in Goshen and surrounding communities. The clinics are open to the public and available to those 10 years and older. No appointment is necessary. Flu shots are provided at a reduced rate of $15. Cash, credit cards and checks will be …read more.

SYRACUSE – Numbers never lie? Not so much. What was an outstanding night in the stat book turned out to be a disappointment on the scoreboard for the Wawasee volleyball team. The Lady Warriors managed to win just one set in a match against Goshen losing 23-25, 21-25, 25-22, 25-21 Thursday night in Syracuse. It …read more.

Ladies Add Two More ‘W’s To Résumé In a match that wasn’t originally on the schedule, Wawasee saw a pair of old foes at Maxwelton Tuesday night and added a couple of wins to the ledger. Matching its best season output at 179, Wawasee beat Elkhart Central (189) and Fairfield (198) on the rolling hills …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. – Indiana University Health Goshen Hospital will host two Diabetes Support Group presentations in September, featuring testimonials from people with diabetes who will share their success stories and answer questions. The program is designed for individuals with diabetes and their families. The presentations take place on Monday, Sept. 16. The first is from …read more.

(Writer’s Note: The Pumpkinvine Nature Trail goes from Goshen to Shipshewana. Although outside of Kosciusko County, it’s worth the short drive.) With the project starting over 20 years ago, it’s no surprise the recent completion of two sections in the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail would cause excitement. Construction began this spring to finish the segments, 1.5 …read more.

Matthew M. Simmons, 17, of Millersburg, Ind., died unexpectedly early Friday morning, Aug. 30, 2013. He was born Feb. 5, 1996, in Goshen, Ind. to Heather Simmons. Matt was a student at Farifield High School where he excelled academically, particularly in physics, maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. He was a member of the wrestling …read more.

A Goshen man has been arrested and charged with rape and sexual battery following an investigation by Syracuse Police Department. According to Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello, a 39-year-old woman reported on Aug. 17 that she was raped at a home in Syracuse. This afternoon, Jonathon Hulley, 34, was arrested on a warrant and charged …read more.

Uncle Paul’s Garden has more than 100 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, and many will be on display at the 5th annual Heirloom Tomato Festival coming up Saturday. They grow red, white, yellow, purple, black and any other color a tomato can be. There are even a few striped ones. Uncle Paul’s Garden also sells compost, …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind.- IU Health Goshen Hospital will hold a Community Screening Day from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. Most screenings are free of charge and a few require a nominal fee. Free services provided by clinical professionals include: skin cancer risk screening, colon health risk appraisal, breast …read more.

Explore the rich history and elaborate religious symbolism associated with painted icons during a hands-on, intensive 4-day workshop taught by iconographer Brian Matthew Whirledge. The workshop takes place 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12; and 2 p.m. …read more.

Lamar C. Paflas, 89, of Goshen, Ind., passed away in the morning on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Ind., where he was transferred after being involved in a traffic accident. Lamar was born Sept. 17, 1923, in Goshen, to Nicholas G. and Leona (Long) Paflas. On Feb. 12, 1943, …read more.

Taryn Knox and Troy Kaiser will be married at the home of the bride Aug. 10, 2013. Taryn is the daughter of Neal and Bev Knox of Angola, Ind. She recently graduated from the University of Saint Francis with her masters in science and nursing. She will be working as a family nurse practitioner specializing …read more.

Hertzler Systems Inc. has just made a substantial investment in reducing its carbon footprint through Northern Indiana Public Service Company’s Feed-in-Tariff program that “buys back” electrical power from customers that are generating their own clean energy. Herztler is presently finishing the installation of 48 solar panels at its Goshen location that will feed electricity directly …read more.

The Seattle-based orchestral pop group, Hey Marseilles, is touring in support of its album Lines We Trace, and is scheduled to perform at 7: 30 p.m. this Sunday, June 16, at Ignition Garage, 120 E. Washington St., Goshen, Sunday at 7:30 p.m. World-weary in spirit if not in practice, Hey Marseilles first won hearts across …read more.

GOSHEN – The Northern Lakes Conference over the weekend issued its All-Northern Lakes Conference baseball list for this past season. Among the list are four players from Warsaw and a pair from Wawasee. Leading the Tigers, which finished 9-5 in conference play and a game back of second place in the standings, were a trio …read more.

Dorothy Shirk has been named Manager of Menno Travel/American Express, downtown Goshen, according to Geof Landis, Menno Travel president and co-owner. “Dorothy has been an integral part of Menno Travel since she joined us in 1986.  During that time, she has directed the group department, worked with personnel and directed marketing. As a long-time member …read more.

Winona Lake’s Cerulean Restaurant, 1101 E. Canal St., is teaming up with Goshen’s Ignition Music to bring an impressive summer concert lineup to The Garden at Cerulean, the restaurant’s outdoor lounge. Ignition’s owner Steve Martin is booking artists to perform at Cerulean, which will often coincide with the groups’ visits to the Goshen record store. The …read more.

GOSHEN – “That’s what this is all about for me, doing as well as I can for the team so we can get to state this year.” Warsaw’s Will Petro was excited, to say the least, about his round at Maplecrest Country Club Saturday afternoon. The Warsaw junior stunned the field by shooting a 73 …read more.

GOSHEN – The Safe Kids Golf Challenge is set for May 22 at Black Squirrel Golf Club in Goshen. The outing, with lunch at noon and first tee at 1 p.m., is a four-man scramble with proceeds directly benefitting the children and families in Elkhart County through the Safe Kids program. Entry is $60 per …read more.

GOSHEN – All was not lost for Wawasee at the Goshen Boys Track Sectional. While several areas of strength did not show well as the sectional unfolded Thursday night for the Wawasee boys track program, there were a few moments of glory that will parlay into regional appearances at Kokomo next Thursday. Early noise from …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoEKK-5eCVQ] GOSHEN – Just how good was Warsaw Thursday night at the Goshen Boys Track Sectional? The look on Tiger head coach Matt Thacker’s face when informed his 4×400 relay team had broken a sectional record said it all. “What? Did we do it?” asked Thacker toward his assistant coaches, then taking a long …read more.

SYRACUSE – “Any time you get a win in the Northern Lakes Conference, it’s a good win.” Wawasee boys golf head coach Steve Coverstone could breathe a sigh of relief after Thursday night’s triangular conference meet at South Shore. The Warriors picked up their first two NLC wins of the season by shooting a solid …read more.

NAPPANEE – All good things must come to an end and that was the case for the Warsaw golf team on Tuesday night. The No. 6 Tigers were defeated in a regular season match for the first time in four years by Northern Lakes Conference opponent NorthWood by a score of 151-161 at McComick Creek …read more.