SYRACUSE — A man and his dog were able to exit their home without injury after noticing smoke and flames in the ceiling at the same time the smoke alarm was activated. The fire has been ruled as accidental due to an electrical malfunction. Turkey Creek Fire Territory were called at 6:16 a.m. Monday, Jan. …read more.

SYRACUSE — Active smoke alarms alerted the occupant(s) at 105 Pecan St., Syracuse, to a problem in the residence and sent Turkey Creek Fire Territory to the residence. Initial reports indicate smoke was found in the attic of the home. The fire department was reportedly notified between 6-6:30 a.m. Firefighters from North Webster Fire Department …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 4:08 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 5200 block East CR 500N, Leesburg. Stephen R. Ledgerwood reported the theft of a book collection and cash. 3:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 200 block West Main Street, Warsaw. David Smolen reported fraud. 2:38 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 3:28 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, North CR 150W and North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Kelsey Hedrick, 23, Center Drive, Warsaw and Jason T. Holloway, 29, Meadow Lark Boulevard, Warsaw. Hedrick’s vehicle struck the back of Holloway’s vehicle. Damage up to $2,500. …read more.