With 2015 looming ahead, the Kosciusko County Council addressed several 2015 budget topics, in addition to 2015 ordinances, during its regular meeting Sept. 11. The major adoption of the night was the 2015 budget with a 2 percent cap, which went unopposed. Council member Jon Fussle did ask whether the council had an idea what …read more.

Kids Market Inc., a non-profit organization, will be hosting their semi-annual sale on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Rodeheaver Auditorium on the campus of Grace College in Winona Lake. The organization exists to help the women and children of Kosciusko County by holding two consignment sales each year. For the September sale, it is time to …read more.

Members of the Winona Lake Volunteer Fire Department together with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, will celebrate their 60-year partnership and kick off the fire fighters’ annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign to benefit children and adults affected by muscle disease throughout the Winona Lake area. For six decades, fire fighters have fueled MDA’s mission to …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Crossroads League will team up Monday, September 15th at Grace College for a Champions of Character Summit. Student-athletes from all 10 Crossroads League institutions will take part in unity building, a panel time of sharing, character education and learn about the development of …read more.

Syracuse Police Department
 Officers of the Syracuse Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 11:45 p.m. Theft of video game equipment reported at the 100 block of Pearl Street in Syracuse. Winona Lake Police Department
 Officers of the Winona Lake Police Department recently investigated the following incident: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 8:51 a.m. …read more.

Numerous Indiana colleges and universities have been ranked among the best in the nation by “U.S. News and World Report.” About 1,800 schools were ranked based on criteria such as academic quality, value and range of programs. The University of Notre Dame in South Bend ranked 16 in the National University Rankings. Other Hoosier institutions …read more.

Rudy’s Dog Park is hosting its Second annual Dash for the Dogs event, a 5K run/walk with dogs, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 20. Dogs are encouraged and welcomed, but are not required in order to participate. The event also includes craft and vendor booths and agility and police dog demonstrations for those …read more.

Signature Studio will be opening Sweet Beginnings, a newborn photography studio, inside the Birthplace of Kosciusko Community Hospital on Sept. 22, 2014. The studio will be staffed with caring and professional photographers trained to handle your little one with the utmost care. This will give patients the opportunity to have their professional newborn portraits taken …read more.

Hyla Mae Snider, 77, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 12:58 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, at Grace Village Health Care. She was born on July 31, 1937, in Wooster, Ohio, to Harry R. Palmer and Halcyon (Overholt) Palmer.  She spent her years growing up in Wooster and attending …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Downtown Warsaw First Friday – 5-9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5 Wagon Wheel Theatre Rent– showing from Tuesday, Sept. 2, to Saturday, Sept. 7, admission is $16 to $34, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – At a time when increasing enrollment in higher education is challenging, Grace College once again achieved a record-breaking enrollment of 2,187 total students, a 14.9 percent increase over the 2013 enrollment of 1,904. Grace welcomed 426 new on-campus students compared to 399 in 2013. In addition to the record new student enrollment, …read more.

The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting for Light Rail Café and Roaster located at 1000 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Light Rail Cafe and Roaster serves up delicious breakfast and lunch six days a week. In the mornings, enjoy signature espresso drinks, artisan baked goods and hot breakfast. Stop in for lunch and …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Blackford Law Office v. Gayle Allen, Milford, $1,157 Dorothy Adkins v. James and Kristi Loftus, Warsaw, $4,225 Joel Comino v. Sherry Blair, Etna Green, $1,889 Christopher Steinert, …read more.

Since 2010, Grace College has been a nationally recognized pioneer in higher education, pursuing the most creative ways to offer students an excellent and affordable, faith-based education. As the college has reimagined itself over the past several years, it first redesigned its curricular model to accommodate the pursuit of an accelerated undergraduate degree in any …read more.

  Since 2010, Grace College has been a nationally recognized pioneer in higher education, pursuing the most creative ways to offer students an excellent and affordable, faith-based education. As the college has reimagined itself over the past several years, it first redesigned its curricular model to accommodate the pursuit of an accelerated undergraduate degree in …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Perspective 5K, a run/walk raising money for military families in the Warsaw area, will be held at Winona Lake Park Saturday, Aug. 30. The race will begin at 9 a.m., with registration taking place from 8-8:45 a.m. onsite. Registration can also be done prior to the 30th online at www.perspectiverun.com. Cost …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s soccer team outshot Calumet College of St. Joseph’s 18-3 on Saturday, but only one shot made the difference. A hard blast from Carianne Sobey in the 84th minute gave Grace a 2-1 victory over the Crimson Wave (1-1) on Saturday night in the 2014 season opener for the Lady Lancers …read more.

Ritter’s Frozen Custard in Warsaw will host a fundraiser from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 23, to help raise funds for the construction of Winona Lake Limitless Park (see related). All proceeds raised will be donated directly to the park.

WINONA LAKE – Coming off back-to-back regular season championships in the Crossroads League, Grace’s men’s tennis team has reloaded for another charge at the league title. Despite graduating three starters from the 2013 squad, head coach Larry Schuh is confident of the Lancers’ depth and ability to keep the pace in 2014. “I do not …read more.

Susan Kay Stafford, 62, of Winona Lake, Ind., went to be with her Lord and Savior at 11:10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Ind.She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Indiana where she was a Warsaw High School graduate. In January of 1986 she was employed by …read more.

Winona Lake Dairy Queen owner Jerry Nolin committed to sitting on the roof of his business last Wednesday and Thursday until he raised $10,000 for the Kosciusko County Riley Kids Fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. This week, Nolin’s wife, Jane, delivered a check from the fundraiser totaling $10,100 to the Community Foundation. “Many …read more.

Henry Samuel Yeiter, 4 month old son of Samuel Seth Yeiter and Celestine Ann (Deck) Yeiter, Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 4:09 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born April 22, 2014, in Fort Wayne, Ind. His last hours were spent in his parents arms, at peace …read more.

WINONA LAKE – After a month-long process of collecting names and submissions from Lancer Nation, Grace has revealed its new mascot – Sir Red. Sir Red is a state-of-the-art, full-bodied knight with breathable, flexible and moveable mesh armor. He features a detachable and extendable lance and a shield to both protect Grace’s home court and …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Canterbury House Apartments v. Amber Yohe, Warsaw, $2,359.64 Glen Ruch v. Terry Cassidy, Nappanee, $1,586 Hazel Schultz v. James T. Bennett, Osceola, $1,694 Michael Pavlick v. Jim …read more.

Elizabeth Faith Leopold was stillborn at 6:16 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. Elizabeth was born to John Paul and Angela Renee Leopold and is survived by her parents; a sister: Jessica Grace Leopold, Winona Lake, Ind.; maternal grandparents: David and Nannette DeCook, Grandville, Mich.; paternal grandparents: Jean Leopold, Englewood, Ohio; …read more.

The Bibler Family Charitable Trust presented members of the Winona Lake Limitless Park committee with a check for $5,000 in support of the multi-phase splash pad, playground and infrastructure project currently under construction at Winona Lake Park. Several members of the Bibler family were on-hand to make the presentation. The Bibler Family Charitable Trust was …read more.

Four people were arrested on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine in a Winona Lake trailer park Tuesday night. Winona Lake Police say that at approximately 8 p.m., narcotics officers of the Winona Lake and Warsaw police departments responded to Lot 63 of Fair Lane Trailer Park, 1202 Wooster Road, to investigate a tip. During the investigation, …read more.

At the Winona Lake Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, Winona Lake Clerk-Treasurer Kent Adams requested permission to advertise Winona Lake’s 2015 proposed budget. “Once again we’re reducing our town budget,” said Adams. “This is the third year in a row.” Adams stated that revenues were dropping, not just in Winona Lake, but all …read more.

Robert H. Swanson (left) being sworn in as Winona Lake Council Member by Town Attorney James Walmer. Robert Swanson, who was elected to the Ward 4 position on the Winona Lake Town Council at a caucus last night, was officially sworn in at the council’s monthly meeting on Aug. 19. The ceremony opened the meeting. …read more.

MudLOVE’s annual community block party, the Block of Love, is just around the corner. The event is slated for the evening of Sept. 13. An impressive lineup of bands will be playing. Jars of Clay will headline the party, getting support from Drew Scholl & Nick Stanton and James & the Drifters. Food trucks will …read more.

Joanna Harvey lives in California, but her family has owned a cottage in Winona Lake for four generations. She fondly remembers childhood summers spent on the lake. It’s these memories that inspired her to start a crowd funding campaign to support the Limitless Park project in Winona Lake. “I came across this initiative last summer,” …read more.

UPDATE: Squad 70 investigators visited the house Tuesday afternoon and determined the blaze that destroyed the house at 412 Perry St., Warsaw, started on the front porch, but Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Brubaker said it is still too early to determine an exact cause. The home, owned and occupied by James and Judy Dubbs, …read more.

Robert H. Swanson was elected to the Winona Lake Town Council, Ward 4, on the second ballot, at the Winona Lake Republican Caucus on Monday, Aug. 18, held at the Winona Lake Town Hall. Swanson replaces Greg Winn, who announced his resignation at last month’s town council meeting. Swanson will be serving the remainder of …read more.

The man responsible for one of the most brutal local murders ever reported, died in his Warsaw home last week. Mark Wilson was 18 years old when, on Feb. 5, 1963, he forced his way into a Winona Lake home and stabbed and bludgeoned widow Louise (White) Bolinger to death. Grace College graduate and current faculty member and …read more.

Brandon Eric Hipsher, 40, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 2:45 a.m. on Aug., 6, 2014, in his residence. No calling or services are planned. Arrangements are entrusted to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel Warsaw, Ind. To sign the guest book or send condolences electronically, go to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels website.

[weaver_youtube yQ0FUCQRxmA rel=0] WINONA LAKE – An estimated 1,200 fans packed the newly renovated Miller Athletic Complex on Friday night to take in a historic night for Grace College athletics. The men’s and women’s soccer teams for Grace enjoyed their first taste of soccer under the lights at Miller Field in a pair of night-time …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: April Sheller v. Tabatha Bourne, Etna Green, $235.86 Dale Spore v. Diane and Oscar S. Jackson, Cromwell, $3,360.97 FR Syracuse v. Kelly C. Clapp, Syracuse, $1,604 William …read more.

Jerry Nolin, owner of the Winona Lake Dairy Queen, is pictured here from his 2012 roof sit to raise money for Riley Childrens Hospital. Nolin is going on the roof again this year with an even larger goal. Photo by Stacey Page In 2012, local Dairy Queen owner Jerry Nolin took to the roof of …read more.

The Winona Lake Town Council will meet Tuesday, August 12, 6 p.m, in the Council Chambers for a Budget Study Session of the 2015 Town of Winona Lake Budget. This is a public meeting and open to all interested persons.

Lakeland Christian Academy’s Director of Development Scott Wiley announced today that Lakeland’s enrollment is up 10% from last year. There is also still time to enroll for fall classes.  Lakeland Christian Academy is the area’s finest 7-12 grade Christian school. For more information or a campus tour, contact Scott at 574-267-7265 or enroll online at …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Crystal Kleckner, Gridley, Ill., $2,485.91 Colliers Heating and Air Conditioning v. Jessica Dye, Warsaw, $209 Grill Korner, Warsaw, $551 Joanne M. Koble v. …read more.

Mason and Lia Geiger have a dream to help raise money and awareness for the House of Hope, an orphanage in the Dominican Republic. This dream took the Geigers, who are residents of Warsaw, on an incredible cross-country adventure to document the journey of Tour Divide Riders Tim Devlin, Brent Wildman, Josh Wildman and Dave …read more.

Magical Meadows therapeutic horseback riding center will hold a gallop glow 5K walk/run on Saturday, Aug. 9. The Gallop Glow will take place at Winona Lake. Registration starts at 7 p.m. and the race is planned to start at 8:30 p.m. You can pre-register online by going to www.themagicalmeadows.org and clicking on Gallop Glow. Tickets …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accident: Monday, Aug. 4, 7:48 p.m. North 300 West and West 400 North, Warsaw. Driver: Tony D. Baker, 48, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. A deer ran into the side of Baker’s truck. Damages: up to $2,500 North Webster Police Department …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the sixth in our series of articles featuring the people and programs of Cardinal Services in their 60th anniversary year.) Michelle Boxell Community Relations Manager Kosciusko Area Bus Service was created as a division of Cardinal Services in 1981. For 33 years they have been fulfilling its mission of Meeting the …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, Aug. 3, 10:33 p.m. Sharrone Jones reported a theft from her home in the 10000 block of North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Saturday, Aug. 2, 10:49 p.m. A traffic stop was made in the 4900 block of North …read more.

[weaver_youtube 5bVFX70fTQY rel=0] The Village at Winona was the location for Winona Lake Fire Department’s 100th anniversary celebration. Held today, the event saw displays of fire trucks – old and new – and photos relating to the fire department over its century long history.

LifeTouch Ministries and Counseling Center is working to raise funds to help families in Guatemala. Every minute of every day, a child in Guatemala City is pilfering through the garbage in the dump to help his or her parents make a living. This squalor is the reality for over 10,000 people who live and work …read more.

2897 W. 250 S., Warsaw. Around 1 a.m. this morning and just minutes apart, area fire departments were called to two separate barn fires on the west side of Warsaw. The first fire was reported by a passerby and was apparently a rekindle of a fire that killed 65,000 chickens on Monday. The barn that …read more.

Alice Joan Wallace, 75, of Bremen, Ind., passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Alice was born May 27, 1939, to Jacob and Violet (Walters) Klinefelter of Etna Green, Ind. Alice was a resident the Bremen area for the past 23 years and lived previously in South Bend, Ind. Alice married …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The Grace College Athletic Department is set to unveil a brand-new Lancer mascot this fall, and we are calling on Lancer Nation to help us name him! Grace alumni, students, faculty and fans are needed to name the newest member of the Lancers. Grace’s athletic teams will always be the Lancers, …read more.

Postponed to help fellow firefighters in their time of need, the Winona Lake Fire Department’s 100th anniversary celebration originally set for last weekend will resume this Saturday with plenty of activities for the entire family. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2, kids activities and about $500 in door prizes from Winona Lake and Village businesses …read more.

Charles Edward Lisenbee, 77, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 13, 1936, in Belle County, Ky., to James Lisenbee and Nellie (Hampton) Lisenbee Hoskins. On Dec. 23, 2012, he was married to Eleanor (Koban) Lisenbee, who survives. Charles had …read more.

Last night the smell of smoked meat and the sound of live music filled the air in the Village at Winona Lake. It was the Third Annual Blue Jeans and BBQ Gala to benefit Combined Community Services. A group of “celebrity chefs,” including Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, Winona Lake Fire Chief Mitch Titus, Gordy Clemens, …read more.

Stanley Dwight Long, 82, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 2:35 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2014, at his residence. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for the past 41 years where he was a member of Winona Lake Free Methodist Church. Stanley was also very involved in the Free Methodist Men’s Ministry …read more.

“I got to know the town,” says Drew Waters of Winona Lake. “I already had the script written. You guys have so many of the resources that fit this movie.” Waters is an actor (some may have seen him in the “Friday Night Lights” television series), director and screen writer. He’s written a film that …read more.

This feature is the tenth and final installment of a series of reviews for golf courses in the Kosciusko County area WINONA LAKE – We didn’t forget about them, they just needed some time to get organized. A change in management and several key positions within the clubhouse has Stonehenge Golf and Country Club reassembling …read more.

In honor of Warsaw firefighter Joshua Engler who tragically lost his son earlier this week, the Winona Lake Volunteer Fire Department is postponing its 100th anniversary celebration. Instead of celebrating, the WLFD volunteers will staff the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory so all WWFT firefighters can attend the funeral for Kurt Engler. The anniversary celebration was …read more.

Kurt Allen Engler, 10, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 9:11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Ind., from injuries sustained in a bicycle accident with a vehicle. He was born on Sept. 11, 2003, in Warsaw, Ind., to Joshua Allen Engler and Dawn Angela (Pickart) Engler, …read more.

Friends and family members of Kurt Engler have come together to establish a memorial fund for the boy who was tragically killed Monday night. (See related) Local attorney Patti Taylor is unofficially acting as the family’s spokesperson and says first and foremost, the family wants Richard Riedel of Mentone to know they do not hold him …read more.

It was a great day for both Lakeland Christian Academy and 7th grader Zachary Leedy as Zach won Lakeland Christian Academy’s half-off tuition Kosciusko County Fair drawing. Zach attended Warsaw Christian School last year and earned Salutatorian honors. In addition to being a great student, Zach plays on Raccoon Runs’ Junior PGA golf team and …read more.

The Village at Winona Lake will be smokin’ hot on Saturday. Combined Community Services Inc., The Village at Winona Lake and the Winona Lake Fire Department will join forces to pump some energy and flavor into the weekend.  This year the Winona Lake Fire Department celebrates 100 years of organized service to the community. The …read more.

UPDATE: A 10-year-old boy succumb to his injuries this morning after being struck by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle. Kurt Engler of Winona Lake died at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Winona Lake Police Officer Mike Foster says the accident happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. at CR 250 East and Lexington Drive. …read more.

A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held on Monday, August 18, 2014, at 7 p.m., in the Winona Lake Town Council chambers, Winona Lake Town Hall, 1310 Park Avenue, Winona Lake, Indiana for the purpose of filling the vacancy (remainder of the unexpired term of Greg Winn, who has submitted …read more.

Winona Lake Free Methodist Church would like to invite you to a Missions Service & Concert with special guests Michael and Maria Long and Alceau and Kali Papanagis. Michael and Maria are Free Methodist Missionaries in Europe/Greece. Kali is partnered with the Free Methodist “Set Free Movement” and is working with local organizations that address …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgements Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Reca S. Pickens/Campbell, Etna Green, $3,621.12 Cathy Garrison v. Claudia Cissna, North Webster, $6,094 Glen Ruch v. Gayle Allen, Milford, $1,588.03 Sheri …read more.

“I’m after the emotion in the moment,” says Warsaw painter Mike Kelly. “Nature’s the inspiration, that’s the starting point for me.” Kelly’s art, which is currently featured at the Castle Gallery in Fort Wayne this month, is contemporary impressionism. He paints simple landscapes, but plays with color for emotional effect. “I’m after the emotion in …read more.

Warsaw – The Symphony of the Lakes, a part-time professional orchestra located in Warsaw and Winona Lake will be holding auditions to fill current vacancies as well as substitute musician positions for the 2014-2015 season. Auditions will be held on August 16, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church located at 179 South Indiana Street …read more.

The smoking ordinance that has been on the Winona Lake Town Council’s table for months finally passed. The ordinance came before the council last month, but was unable to pass since the vote was not unanimous. Passing with a majority vote, this month the ordinance only had one vote against from council member Terry Howie. …read more.

It seems the picturesque town of Winona Lake is destined for the big screen. At the July meeting of the Winona Lake Town Council, Drew Waters (some may know him as Wade Aikmen from the “Friday Night Lights” television series) came before the council to express his desire to film a movie he has written …read more.

Morris H. Hester, 72, of Winona Lake, Ind., died at 10 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2014, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. He was born May 8, 1942, in Kearney, Neb., to Max and Chelys (Mattley) Hester. On June 5, 1964, he married Pamela Francis in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Episcopal, Lincoln, Neb. …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. Warsaw Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds Kosciusko County Community Fair – all day through Saturday. Grandstand events include: KOI Drag Racing, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 10. Admission is $10 for …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, July 7, 8:02 a.m. Main Street near Detroit Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Kathryn L. Potthoff, 46, East 150 North, Grovertown; Robert W. Long, 59, Lakewood Avenue, Warsaw. Potthoff ran a red light and collided with Long. Damages: up to …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: July 5, 2014 Michael Robert Modisett, 20, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, arrested for operating a motorboat while intoxicated. July 4, 2014 Brady Lee Rose, 19, 602 W. Section St. Apt. 122, Milford, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $500 cash Ashley Marie Henderson, 19, …read more.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event(s) added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost. A list of Fourth of July events can be found here. Warsaw Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds Battle of the Bands – 10 a.m. Friday, July 4. Admission is $5. Concessions …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: American Express Bank v. Marilyn A. Collins, Warsaw, $4,940 Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters v. Executive Moving Systems HRO, Warsaw, $1,602.05 Bryan Conley v. Brittany Wright, Warsaw, $4,951.89 Centennial Cellular Tri-State v. Paul Gabbard, Warsaw, $1,908.70 Krista …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will be offering several contests at the Kosciusko County Community Fair, which begins July 7 and runs through July 12. In addition to free popcorn for everyone and periodic drawings for LCA items, Lakeland will be offering two grand prizes. One of the prizes will be a half-off tuition for a current LCA student, …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will be offering several contests at the Kosciusko County Fair July 7-12. In addition to free popcorn for everyone and periodic drawings for LCA items, Lakeland will be offering two grand prizes. One being half off tuition for a current LCA student, and another half off tuition prize for a brand new …read more.

Roger G. Rhodes, 78, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Ind., passed away peacefully with his family at his side at 1 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake.  He was born Sept. 29, 1935, at Rice Lake, Wis., to Carroll and Elaine (Orsund) Rhodes. He was a …read more.

NIPSCO has announced that they expect 95% of its remaining customers left without power from Monday night’s storms to have service restored by the end of the day today with final completion to be made by late Thursday night. Within the first 36 hours following the severe line of storms, NIPSCO crews worked around-the-clock to …read more.

The Village at Winona presents the second annual Hops at the Shops on Saturday, July 12. Caribbean-born Levi John is a singer, songwriter, song stylist and entertainer with a unique sound is this year’s featured act. Hops at the Shops runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. By purchasing your $10 wristband and cup you can taste …read more.

Aster Prentice, 94, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 9:19 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake.   She was born Oct. 13, 1919, in Clinton, Ill., to Oliver Wendell and Ernestine (Hess) Derry. She graduated from Bethany High School, Bethany, Ill.; and Greenville College, Lewiston, Ill. She also studied …read more.

The National Weather Service has confirmed today that Monday night’s severe storms produced two tornadoes, one of which struck near Milford with high winds and additional damages affecting Syracuse. According to the NWS, the EF-0 tornado struck at 1:06 a.m. and was approximately 50 yards wide and traveled 1.9 miles hitting just west of Milford. The tornado …read more.

Now into day two of efforts to recover from Monday night’s severe storms, Kosciusko REMC and NIPSCO report crews are continuing to work around the clock to restore power to well over 120,000 customers who were left in the dark. Kosciusko REMC and additional crews worked through the night to restore power. As of 8 a.m., …read more.

The following is a list of Fourth of July weekend fireworks displays and special events. AKRON Friday, July 4 – 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. the Fireman’s breakfast will take place Friday, July 4 – 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. the 5K walk/run registration will begin at Akron Elementary school with the race beginning at 8 …read more.

[weaver_youtube N3m4SWaonwE rel=0] This morning’s storm packed a one-two punch with two lines of storms bringing severe winds that have left numerous trees and power lines down throughout the county and thousands without power. Though many have speculated about the possibility of tornado touchdowns this morning, as of this time, meteorologists with the National Weather Service …read more.

Daniel Raymond Holbrook, 14, was killed tragically Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in his Winona Lake, Ind., home. Danny was born Dec. 1, 1999, in Warsaw, Ind., to Richard Raymond and Sherry Lynn (McClurg) Holbrook. He was going to be an eighth grader at Lakeview Middle School in Warsaw. Danny enjoyed riding and working on dirt …read more.

What started out as a report of a downed tree has turned tragic for family, friends and the community of Winona Lake. Early this morning, storms ravaged through the sleepy town of Winona Lake, knocking power lines and trees down in their path. Emergency personnel were dispatch shortly after the storm’s wake at 1:30 a.m. …read more.

Mary Hoffman and Ruth Ridgway were both part of Mentone High School’s graduating class of 1934. The two were school pals. “We spend our first grade at Mentone School, in an old brick building,” says Hoffman. “Our paths crossed again in eighth grade and we finished high school together.” The two fondly recall hanging out …read more.

Harold K. French, 85, of Grace Village Retirement Community, at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2014, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. He was born on Feb. 11, 1929, in Shanghai, China, to Orville William French and Aileen B. (Kenrick) French. On June 23, 1951 he was married to Ruth Helen ‘Peaches’ (Endicott) …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Humid weather and overcast skies were the setting on Saturday morning as triathletes from ranging from Chicago to Fort Wayne competed in the Warsaw Optimist Triathlon. The rain held-off just long enough to keep the fans dry, but the competitors were soaked from the beginning. The event begins with the swimming portion …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. A list of upcoming Fourth of July events can be found here. Warsaw Central Park Popa …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Kosciusko County Basketball Hall of Fame inducted its latest class Friday night in a ceremony held at the Orthopaedic Capital Center on the campus of Grace College. Celebrating basketball greatness from the area in the 1950s and 1960s, 14 individuals as well as the 1957-58 Etna Green basketball teams were honored. …read more.

Winona Lake was incorporated as a town on June 2, 1913. The years surrounding the 100th anniversary of that event provide a good opportunity for an overview of what Winona Lake has been, what it is today, and what it might be in the future. Terry White and Steve Grill wrote “Winona at 100 Third …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 Central Park Kari Lynch Band – Friday, June 20, part of the Free Park Concert Series …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, June 19, 1:42 p.m. South SR 15, Silver Lake. Driver: Travis A. Woodcock, 25, Wiltonwood Court, Louisville, Ky. Woodcock was traveling south on SR 15 and was slowing down due to being in town limits. Statements by witnesses …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Blackford Law Office v. Dawn Grimes, North Webster, $1,918.58 Ryan Head, Warsaw, $1,117.19 Becky Kern, Syracuse, $2,099.40 Jamie Norris, Warsaw, $188 Capital Alliance Financial v. Jesus R. Castro, Warsaw, $1,709.82 The Car Company v. Cameron D. …read more.

Farel Ndango, Water for Good director in the war-torn country of Central African Republic, will give a first-hand eyewitness report on his country’s situation at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 22, in the worship center of Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, 1200 Kings Highway, Winona Lake. The program is free and open to the public and …read more.

Representatives from Cerulean and Light Rail were proud to present members of the Winona Lake Limitless Park committee with a check for $6,554.72 in support of the multi-phase splash pad, playground and infrastructure project currently under construction at Winona Lake Park. The total raised by Cerulean and Light Rail will be doubled by the Dane …read more.

(Photo from Ceruleanrestaurant.com) Cerulean in Winona Lake will be hosting a summer picnic from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in the restaurant’s outdoor garden area. The event will benefit Limitless Park. Food will include burgers, hot dogs, salads and sweets. Cost of attendance is $10 per person and $5 for children under 14 years …read more.