SYRACUSE — A barn, believed to have been built in the 1930s, was destroyed late Monday night, April 22, on the Roberts Family Farmland LLC, 8464 N. Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. The loss has been estimated at over $100,000. Turkey Creek Fire Territory Chief Mickey Scott stated a passing motorist called 911 at approximately 11:06 p.m. …read more.

SYRACUSE — A fire this morning, Thursday, Jan. 10, at 302 and 304 S. Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, has been ruled as accidental. Turkey Creek Fire Territory Fire Chief Mickey Scott reports the department responded to a report of a structure fire at 11:40 a.m. The owners are Terry Moser and Judy Moser. At the time …read more.

SYRACUSE — The home of Curtis and Natalie Smeltzer, 10469 S. Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, was destroyed by fire this morning, Wednesday, May 16. Turkey Creek Fire Territory, along with full assists from North Webster and Milford fire departments received the call at approximately 9:20 a.m. Flames were showing when firefighters received the call. Natalie Smeltzer …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Webster Road trail project is moving along, the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard at its meeting Monday evening, Jan. 29. Kosciusko County Highway Department has given preliminary approval for this trail section, including moving the trail next to the road and curbing it in order to avoid the arbor vitae. Megan McClellan, trail …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:42 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, North CR 850E and East Backwater Road, North Webster. Driver: Mylynn G. Sherwood, 30, EMS W26 Lane, North Webster. Sherwood complained of back pain but refused medical treatment. Sherwood’s vehicle went off the roadway hitting a sign …read more.

SYRACUSE — Claiming to not have seen police lights, nor hearing police sirens, due to music being played loudly in his vehicle, Zachary Taylor Patrick, 23, 4566 E. Fox Run Drive, Syracuse, found himself arrested and facing fleeing law enforcement charges. He was booked Saturday, Aug. 26, on initial charges of operating a vehicle with …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard from a concerned homeowner at its meeting Monday, July 17. A concern was raised by a homeowner on Harkless Drive regarding flooding. Arlene Dickerson, who has lived on Harkless Drive since 1996, said water from the sidewalk/trail is coming into her house. While she said she loves the sidewalk/trail …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:31 a.m. Saturday, May 6, North East Shore Drive, south of East Pickwick Road, Syracuse. Driver: Gary L. Stuckman, 47, North Warner Road, Syracuse. Stuckman swerved and ended up in a ditch. Damages up to $1,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated …read more.

WARSAW — The dates of Oct. 3-6 have been set for a jury trial on charges against Mickgomery W. Hisey, 26, 153 EMS D24 Lane, Syracuse, stemming from the Christmas Day fatal accident claiming the lives of Kim Conrad, Syracuse, and her son, Stephen Conrad II, and injured Stephen T. Conrad, Syracuse and Brody Jordan, Syracuse.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, East US 30, east of CR 250S, Pierceton. Drivers: Katherine E. Bromley, 32, West CR 400, Columbia City, and Jennifer M. Miller, 37, East CR 500N, Kendallville. Bromley rear-ended Miller’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000. 12:46 p.m. Thursday, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, East Winona Avenue and South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Guy F. Miller, 61, West CR 900S, Akron, and Barbara C. Carter, 60, Kinney Drive, Warsaw. Miller collided with Carter’s vehicle as he was attempting to pass the vehicle. Damage …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 10:49 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, East CR 350N and North Saddlebrook Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Rita M. Baker, 70, Gable Drive, Warsaw. Baker put on her brakes and slid on icy roadway. Her vehicle left the road a struck a REMC utility pole. Damage …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 12:42 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, South CR 1000W and West CR 900N, Mentone. Driver: Alex L. Newman, 23, Brentwood Drive, Akron. Newman went off road, striking a REMC guide wire causing the vehicle to rollover onto its side. Damages up to $10,000. 4:35 …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 10:49 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at East CR 200N and North SR 13, North Webster. Driver: Clark R. Trexler, Pembroke Pines Lane, Fort Wayne. Trexler did not realize the vehicle in front of him had stopped to turn, causing Trexler to swerve off …read more.

WARSAW — During the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Tuesday, Aug. 9, in Warsaw, the petition for Lex Dalton was granted approval. Dalton asked for an exception to alter a previously granted petition by allowing a custom herbicide application business (seasonal) on property zoned agricultural.

NORTH WEBSTER —One person was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a two-vehicle accident at approximately 12:40 p.m. today, Monday, July 18. The accident, between a Toyota Prius and Chevrolet Traverse, occurred at the intersection of Syracuse-Webster Road and CR 800N. North Webster Paramedics transported the injured patient. Front and side air bags did deploy …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 11:36 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, at West CR 1350N, west of North CR 850W, Nappanee. Driver: Jennifer E. Mason, 37, CR 3, Wakarusa. Hit a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 12:17 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, at East CR 1100N, east of North Syracuse …read more.