WARSAW — A Bristol woman was recently arrested after forcibly entering Meijer when the store was closed on Christmas Day. Brittany Starr Hanners, 29, 50778 Cornwall Road, Bristol, is charged with burglary, a level 5 felony; and theft, a class A misdemeanor. On Dec. 25, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department went to Meijer …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department connected with local children by hosting its seventh annual Shop with a Hero event, Wednesday night, Dec. 11. This annual event assists children who need a little extra help during the holiday season. Each child is nominated by their school. The focus of the annual event said Officer Rogelio …read more.

WARSAW — Meijer donated $1,000 in gift cards for Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw’s Basics Bank, Sept. 30. The Basics Bank is an emergency food and supply pantry that opened in January. The donation was granted in the form of gift cards so Ivy Tech Warsaw can have the flexibility to purchase an assortment of …read more.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services recently announced a partnership with Meijer this fall to provide much-needed hunger relief to local families through the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer’s food pantry donation program “Simply Give.” “It is not unusual for Dane’s Family Pantry to help feed over 30 families in a day and participating in ‘Simply Give’ …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A South Bend man was recently arrested after fraudulently using checks from a Mishawaka business to make purchases at Walmart and Meijer in Warsaw. Ricky Lynn Jackson, Jr., 29, 3126 Corby Blvd., South Bend, is being charged with corrupt business influence, a level 5 felony; three counts of forgery and two counts of …read more.

WARSAW — On Jan. 8, Meijer donated $1,006.50 in gift cards for Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw’s newly formed emergency food and supply pantry, which will open Jan. 22. The donation was granted in the form of gift cards so Ivy Tech Warsaw can have the flexibility to locally purchase an assortment of emergency supplies. …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department continued a local tradition by hosting the sixth annual Shop with a Hero event Thursday, Dec. 6.  This annual event assists children identified by their schools as needing a little extra help during the holiday season and contributes toward building relationships between local children and the police officers in …read more.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services will be able to continue to feed hungry families in Kosciusko County thanks to the generosity of Meijer and its customers who participated in the retailer’s spring Simply Give food pantry donation program. Dane’s Family Pantry received an award letter for $6,350 in a gift card donation from Meijer in …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board renewed four permits during its meeting on April 5. Charles Pinnick, owner of King’s Keg in North Webster, was present at the meeting to discuss a fine imposed on his business. An employee at the business sold alcohol to a minor without checking a photo ID. Pinnick …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was sentenced today, Wednesday, March 21, in Kosciusko Superior Court II after stealing merchandise from Meijer in 2017. Tara Louise Podemski, 22, 2232 E. Jefferson St., Warsaw, was charged with theft, a level 6 felony. On July 9, 2017, Meijer officials notified police that two males and a female had …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Marion man was arrested after committing over twenty thefts that occurred in several Meijer stores. Lee Curtis Coleman, 31, 1324 E. 38th St., Marion, is being charged with two counts of theft, level 6 felonies; and corrupt business influence, a level 5 felony. On April 19, 2017, the Warsaw Police Department responded …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 3:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 10500 block North Grand Boulevard, Syracuse. Police spoke to a subject about their residence being broken into. 12:29 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 100 block North Franklin Street, Mentone. Police responded to a call of someone having spray painted …read more.

The trooper saw a vehicle that matched the description of the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop it. The suspect vehicle flee eastbound on US 30 and drove through a red light at the intersection of US 30 and Parker Street, crashing into three other vehicles.

WARSAW — Edgewood Middle School took Warsaw by storm as it collected a record high 17,000 food items during its 15th annual food drive from Dec. 1 to Dec. 15. The Tigers managed to collect over $26,000 in food goods from Owens as well as an additional $1,000 in cash. Edgewood donated 70 family boxes …read more.

    WARSAW — The Warsaw Police Department helped make a few more children smile this Christmas season. The department hosted its fifth annual Shop With A Hero event last night, Dec. 14. Twelve children were specifically identified by their schools or teachers as needing a little extra help this holiday season. The evening began …read more.

Cordero Ja Chonne Tramble WARSAW — A Merrillville man was sentenced Thursday, Sept. 28, in the Kosciusko Superior 1 Court on charges related to a string of thefts at Meijer stores throughout Indiana and Illinois. Cordero Ja Chonne Tramble, 26, 7811 Carolina Place, Merrillville, pleaded guilty to a charge of count II theft with enhancement, a …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 9:31 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 7200 block North SR 13, North Webster. JC Manufacturing officials notified police finding of speakers, relay assembly and downrigger. 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 400 block East CR 1150N, Milford. Dorothy M. Ormanovich notified police of a theft. …read more.

WARSAW — A suspect vehicle in a theft at Meijer, Warsaw, resulted in a vehicle pursuit ending near South Whitley late Wednesday morning, early afternoon, Aug. 23. Two Columbia City residents were apprehended after the vehicle crashed. Catherine Kay Anderson, 38, 8249 E. 500S, Columbia City, and Jared Donald Houser, 27, 8249 S. 500E, Columbia …read more.

WARSAW — Monday, Dec. 19, Warsaw Police Department continued a local tradition, with the fourth annual Shop with Heroes event taking place. Shop with Heroes is sponsored by the Warsaw Police Department, Meijer and Quality Dining, Inc. The Warsaw Burger King restaurant, owned and operated by QDI, donated dinner and cookies to participating officers, selected …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — A regional department store chain is making a simple, but significant change to the way it displays its women’s clothing.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Meijer Inc., a grocery retailer, is recalling several varieties of fresh deli salads and sandwiches because of potential contamination with Salmonella.

WARSAW — Michigan man arrested for stealing $11,192.46 worth of electronics hidden in empty infant car seat boxes. Sean Patrick Chandler, 26, 1576 Blue Water Highway, Ionia, Mich., is being charged with a level 5 felony of corrupt business influence and a level 6 felony of theft. In November of 2015, an officer with the …read more.

WARSAW — One driver was transported to the hospital following a semi vs. car accident. At approximately 7:54 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, Homer Noel, 42, Culp Lake Road, Cedartown, GA, was traveling east in a semi on U.S. 30. Brooke Edwards, 44, Bashor Road, Goshen, was also traveling east on U.S. 30, but in the …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw-Wayne Fire and Warsaw Police responded to a semi tractor vs car traffic accident at Meijer Drive and US 30. The accident occurred around 7:55 a.m. Lutheran EMS transported one person from the scene.

WARSAW — A Fort Wayne man has been arrested for theft of over $1,000 in alcohol at Meijer, Warsaw, on Jan. 6, 2015. Carrington Jamall Hogue, 25, 4502 Monore Street, Fort Wayne, has been arrested and booked on an initial charge of theft, a level 6 felony. Warsaw Police responded to a theft in progress …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 1200 block Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Officials at Meijer reported the theft of a speaker, valued at $199.95.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Saving money while at the grocery store is an endeavor strived for by both the most extreme coupon hunter and your average shopper. Though those looking to save a dime can spend hours hunting down both physical and digital ads, thanks to a new feature on InkFreeNews, readers can shorten the amount …read more.

WARSAW — Crews are responding to a small fire in a cooler at the Meijer store, Warsaw. Police are being sent to assist with evacuation if needed.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incident: 1:03 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 100 block EMS T32 Lane, Leesburg. Daniel J. Hall reported the theft of mail. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:27 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 300 block East Main Street, Warsaw. Officials at …read more.

  WARSAW — The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 149 held their annual Christmas with a Cop event at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Meijer in Warsaw. Police departments from throughout the county — city, town and county departments — participated in the event, which was said to be the largest event yet. …read more.

ELKHART — Officers from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department will be participating in this year’s Shop with a Sheriff event that will kickoff at approximately 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

KENT COUNTY, MICH. — A Michigan woman is getting lots of attention on social media after sharing a heartwarming encounter she had at a Meijer bakery on Facebook.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 5:08 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 800 block East Center Street, Warsaw. James C. Jarrett reported he had dropped his wallet at Freedom Express, Warsaw, and no one had turned it in to the store. 12:57 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 12700 block North East …read more.

  Santa Claus, toys and cheeseburgers provided the framework for Thursday night’s second annual Shopping With Heroes event put on by the Warsaw Police Department. The event allowed for pre-selected children to eat supper at Burger King, ride in police cars and pick out toys for themselves at Meijer, all free of charge and in …read more.

  Kathleen G. Sands, 20, North CR 200E, Milford, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital for medical treatment following a two-vehicle accident at 3:06 p.m. Thursday, at Meijer Drive and Lake City Highway. Sands complained of pain to the head. Warsaw Police report Sands’ 1999 Mercury was struck by a 2001 Ford F3D truck driven …read more.

By JONI TRUEX Executive Officer, Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton County The Builders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties purchased 329 coats that were sorted and delivered to 17 elementary schools in Kosciusko and Fulton Counties. Each year, the BAKFC contacts the area elementary schools and requests a list of the sizes and quantities by gender of the …read more.

When Meijer opened its new store in Warsaw last summer, Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner said Staples submitted a development plan to occupy space on the southwest quadrant of the retail giant’s property (identified as Outlot D in the accompanying photo). Last May Skinner said, “They haven’t applied for the building permit yet, but their …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.

At 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 13 children from Warsaw will have the opportunity to pick out gifts for themselves and family members with the help of the Warsaw Police Department. The annual “Shop with a Hero” event is hosted by Meijer at many of its locations, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars in gift …read more.

A high speed pursuit in Warsaw Monday led to the arrest of a Claypool man after he refused to leave the local Meijer store. The incident started at approximately 5:18 p.m. when Warsaw Police were first called to Meijer for a man causing problems and refusing to leave. Officers arrived and were informed that the …read more.

Midwestern retailer Meijer is preparing to hire thousands of new team members for its stores in response to company growth and in preparation for the fall and holiday selling seasons, announced Janet Emerson, executive vice president of operations for the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer. “Meijer has already opened five of the six new stores planned …read more.

[weaver_youtube gXJ4DHfU1sU rel=0] After months of anticipation, the new Meijer opened its doors to shoppers today in Warsaw. Meijer hosted a ribbon cutting celebrating its grand opening this morning. The 190,000-square-foot store at 1200 Lake City Highway will create more than 250 new jobs and provide local residents high quality products, fresh produce and a …read more.

Meijer’s opening of a new supercenter in Warsaw is slated to take place at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow. The 190,000-square-foot store at 1200 Lake City Highway will create more than 250 new jobs and provide local residents high quality products, fresh produce and a full-service pharmacy that puts family health care first. With 32 stores spread …read more.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that the signal on U.S. 30 at the entrance to the new Meijer store in Warsaw has been activated. The signal includes red, amber and green lights for motorists on U.S. 30 and at the entrance to the store parking lot, which “T’s” into U.S. 30 from the south. …read more.

The new Meijer complex in Warsaw is getting at least two new resident businesses, including the already existing Staples store which has plans to relocate. Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner confirmed to StaceyPageOnline.com Monday night that, although no building permit has yet been filed, Staples has submitted a development plan to occupy space on the …read more.

With all of the outside construction finished, the new Warsaw Meijer, located off of Lake City Highway, is scheduled to open its doors to shoppers in in late June. That is a change from the initially anticipated mid-May opening. Construction for the new building began in August and originally featured a target date for opening …read more.

Noting inspections of all infrastructure have been completed and approved, the Warsaw Plan Commission Monday night approved the final plat for Meijer. The vote also brought about discussion of traffic by the new discount store. WPC member Mike Klondaris asked if another entrance/exit to Meijer would be added on U.S. 30. He was informed by …read more.

Meijer will finalize an investment of more than $160 million in new and remodeled stores this year, Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Hank Meijer announced today. The investment includes the construction of six new Meijer supercenters – including one in Warsaw – and major remodel projects for an additional five stores. Michigan, Indiana and Illinois …read more.

With all of its necessary permits in place and road work along U.S. 30 nearly finished, construction on the new Meijer store is expected to start as early as next week. Ground for the new building is already moved and prepped for the heavy work to begin. Meijer’s target date for opening the new store …read more.