Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, June 15, 11:46 p.m. East Bell Drive and North Biomet Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Anna E. Gann, 17, North 1050 West, Etna Green. Gann was approaching the “T” intersection and attempted to make a right turn onto Bell Drive …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Friday, June 13, 5:30 a.m. North 500 West and West 300 North, Warsaw. Driver: Nicholas R. Brand, 31, North 500 West, Warsaw. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $5,000 Thursday, June 12, 10:10 p.m. West Hepton Road and …read more.

The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival weekend will kick-off tonight, Friday, June 13, and will conclude on Sunday, June 15. The festival is the region’s largest lake education event. A listing of the events is listed below. Early registration is necessary for several events and may be completed by visiting the Lakes Festival events page. Warsaw – …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] this week with the what, when, where and cost of the event. Warsaw Kosciusko County Farmers Market – The market will be held from 8 a.m. …read more.

Small Claims
 The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Dental Health PC v. Julia D. Bellamy, Leesburg. $953.61 v. Robert M. Blackford, Warsaw. $1,861.69 v. Guy W. Spradlin, Silver Lake. $1,307.82 v. Andrea D. Stone, Claypool. $958 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Shannon Brody, Warsaw. $2,376.91 …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival is ramping up for its closing weekend this Saturday and Sunday in Warsaw and Winona Lake. Organized by the Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College, the Lakes Festival is full of events and activities on the shores of local lakes and sometimes in the …read more.

David Paul Burkhart, 62, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 6:20 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2014, in Indiana University Health Care, Tipton, Ind. He was born March 30, 1952, in Warsaw, Ind., to Chad and Martha Avo (Goble) Burkhart. He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident. He was a 1973 graduate of Warsaw Community High …read more.

[weaver_youtube 3oEz_hA0KB0 rel=0] The Kosciusko County Community Fair children’s pageants were held Saturday evening in the Shrine Building. In the toddler pageant for children ages 2 years old, Arriyanna McCrum of Winona Lake was crowned queen and Jensen Sands of Warsaw was king. First runner-up in the king pageant was Azariah Blue. The preschool pageant for …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 Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel – Friday, June 6, part of the Free Park …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: Annie Zartman v. Homer Hall, Warsaw, $864 Canterbury House Apartments v. Christopher Hafterson, Warsaw, $2,989.69 Wesley Havenga, Warsaw, $1,547.25 Kylee Weatherby, Warsaw, $2,989.69 Communitywide Federal Credit Union …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: June 5, 2014 John Robert Drumm, 46, 4380 S. 100 E., LaGrange, arrested for possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance / narcotic, possession of methamphetamine and dealing / delivering / manufacturing methamphetamine. Bond: $10,000 surety Brent Alan Dennison, 42, …read more.

Today is the last day of school for Warsaw Community Schools, and that means the free summer lunch program will begin on Monday. WCS is again participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be made available to all children, 18 years of age and under, and to persons over 18 years who are …read more.

WINONA LAKE – On June 20th, the Kosciusko County Basketball Hall of Fame will host its fifth induction banquet. The event will be held at the OCC on the campus of Grace College. The evening will start at 6 p.m. with dinner followed by the induction ceremony. This year’s speaker will be former Indiana high …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Tuesday, June 3, 10 p.m. A woman in the 11900 North Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell, reported that her sons had gotten into an argument and one of them left the residence.   Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw …read more.

Grace College, Winona Lake and Renaissance Executive Forums, La Jolla, Calif., announce the formation of a CEO peer advisory group to provide support, insights, and help to a limited number of CEO’s and presidents of growing companies in Kosciusko, Fulton, Wabash, Whitley and Marshall Counties. The forum, which meets on the second Thursday each month …read more.

Warren David Walmer, 87, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Mason Health and Rehab of Warsaw. He was born on April 30, 1927, in Marion, Ind., to John Henry Walmer and Mary Ketuarh (McClintock) Painter Walmer. He was the president of his senior class and graduated …read more.

At the May meeting of the Winona Lake Town Council a smoking ordinance was discussed. During the course of the discussion electronic cigarettes were brought into the discussion. What became clear, as the discussion went on, was that the council and the citizens in attendance didn’t know much about these devices, ultimately the reason the …read more.

A total of 724 registered runners and hundreds of spectators gathered to remember loved ones and fallen countrymen at the third annual Tracey Yeager Memorial 5K in Winona Lake on Monday. Steve Yeager, husband of the late Tracey Yeager and a Navy veteran himself, led a short Memorial Day ceremony in the moments preceding the starter’s …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 Island Vibe – Friday, May 30, part of the Free Park Concert Series Spike’s …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Lisa Potts, Warsaw, $2,230.54 Money Matters v. Seth T. Bickel, Pierceton, $438.67 Richard A. King, Lakeland, Fla., $317.88 Thomas Mollette Sr., Mentone, $705.34 Kristi …read more.

Warsaw Fire officials are currently on the scene of an electrical fire in the cafeteria of Cardinal Services at 504 N. Bay Dr., Warsaw. According to fire officials, the fire, which reportedly began from a microwave, is out at this time. The health department and Winona Lake Fire Department have been called to the scene. Further …read more.

Winona Lake Police Department Officers of the Winona Lake Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, May 27, 9:48 p.m. Brian Beam reported the theft of a bicycle from the 2400 block of East Winona Avenue. Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Tuesday, May 27, 2:41 …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s soccer coach Michael Voss will do his part to help the Haitian Women’s National Team qualify for the 2015 FIFA World Cup over the next week. Voss, an assistant coach for Haiti, will be on the sidelines for Haiti’s three World Cup qualifying matches as part of the Caribbean Football …read more.

Help find a cure by participating in and fundraising for the 2014 Warsaw Walk to Cure Arthritis on Saturday, June 7, at Winona Lake Senior Center. Formerly called the Arthritis Walk, Walk to Cure Arthritis is the Arthritis Foundation’s signature, national fundraising event to prevent, control and cure the nation’s leading cause of disability. Arthritis …read more.

Every year, for the past several years, the Harrison Elementary first-graders have gone to the Winona Lake Park for their year-end field trip. The field trip was the idea of Harrison Elementary first-grade teacher, Renae Garber. Garber lost a 6-month battle to melanoma on March 21, 2014. Winona Lake Parks Director Holly Hummitch approached Rebekah Allebach …read more.

Jonathan R. Horne, 51, of Raleigh, N.C., and formerly of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 5 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2014, at his home. He was born April 24, 1963, Los Angeles, Calif., to Robert M. and Betty Joy (Rankin) Horne. He graduated in 1981 from Lakeland Christian Academy, Winona Lake. Jonathan worked as an air conditioning …read more.

Lucile Elizabeth Worboys Bruce, 90, of Englewood, Colo., passed away at 8:35 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014, in her residence. On Nov. 9, 1923, she was born in North Chili, N.Y., to Wilbur George and Clara Elizabeth (Harmon) Worboys. She was united in marriage to William Benjamin Bruce on Oct. 9, 1943, in Buffalo, N.Y. …read more.

Arloeen Edith French, 89 of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. She was a homemaker and the wife of Pastor Ivan H. French, who pastored Pleasant View Bible Church of Warsaw, Ind., from 1975 to 1992. She received her associate’s degree from …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sunday, May 25, 10:03 p.m. A reported theft of medications occurred in the 1600 block of East 200 North, Warsaw. Sunday, May 25, 7:06 p.m. A battery was reported in the 100 block of EMS B51 Lane, Warsaw. The matter allegedly …read more.

The 3rd Annual Tracey Yeager Memorial 5K Run/Walk is set for 9:30 a.m. at Winona Lake Park on Memorial Day. Already, over 600 people area signed up to participate, but others can still register on Monday morning. Race day check in and registration will be from 8 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. at the Senior Center …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Wednesday, May 21, 8:19 p.m. Officers observed a a vehicle driving recklessly on SR 13 near Grandview Drive in Syracuse. A traffic stop was performed and David William Akridge, 22, of Syracuse, was cited for reckless driving. Tuesday, May …read more.

Joyce C. Moore, 83, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 2:53 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake. Joyce was born July 19, 1930, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Benjamin H. and Lona B. (Randall) Cain. She was a 1948 graduate of Oakwood High School in Dayton, Ohio. Joyce and …read more.

In observance of Memorial Day, the city of Warsaw offices will be closed Monday, May 26. Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, May 27. All other routes remain the same. As a reminder, all trash needs to be out by 7 a.m., bagged and placed in a container no larger than 32 …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Advanced Equity Inc. v. John Sigsbee, Goshen, $1,533.65 American General Financial v. Robert A. Brandon, Warsaw, $6,630.44 Art Gakstatter v. Danny and Tiffany Taylor, Jonesboro, $6,094 Blackford Law …read more.

In previous Winona Lake Town Council meetings, recommendations for ordinances regarding skateboards and smoking have been raised. Both ordinances were discussed at length at the council’s May 20 meeting. The skateboard ordinance was originally recommended by Winona Lake Police Chief of Police Paul Schmitt at the April town council meeting, citing concern for the safety …read more.

A number of matters pertaining to the Limitless Park in Winona Lake were brought up at the Winona Lake Town Council meeting on Tuesday night. Erin Porter, Winona Lake Limitless Park committee chair, presented the council with a new master plan. Porter stated the preparations for the park, which is estimated to cost $1.5 million, were …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, May 18, 12:12 p.m. SR 19 near West 200 South, Mentone. Driver: Gerald L. Troyer, 60, Heather Blvd., Nappanee. Driver struck a deer. Troyer was on a motorcycle, which went on its side and slid off the road …read more.

  Cool weather and rain Friday evening didn’t hinder the kick-off at the 11th annual Fat & Skinny Tire Fest held in Warsaw and Winona Lake. Events continued today under sunshine with a few cloudy moments and bits of rain. If you didn’t make it out for events today, Sunday will bring more events and …read more.

Darrell E. Hively, 71, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 3:50 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at his residence. He was born on April 28, 1943, in Warsaw, Ind., to Eva (Schumaker) Hively and Lestor Hively.  On March 16, 1985 he was married to Dolores J. (Uphouse) Hively, who survives in Winona Lake. …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 Warsaw Community High …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgment 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. Erinn Pinnick, Warsaw, $4,244.94 Canterbury House Apartments v. Joshua Slone, Warsaw, $2,753.75 Luz Colon, Warsaw, $2,782.12 Fort Wayne Neurology v. Basilio Ramirez, …read more.

County and local law enforcement agencies participating in the Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce will continue to conduct roving patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the month of May. The project is made possible through grants received by the Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving. DUI: Taskforce Indiana is a year-long statewide project aimed at reducing …read more.

Fire up your engines and head down to Winona Lake Park at 9:30 a.m.  to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, for the first annual Wheels in Winona community event. Admission is free with donations being accepted for the Winona Lake Limitless Park project. Wheels in Winona is an opportunity for kids to see, touch, and …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The commencement ceremony at Grace College took place Saturday, May 10, in the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. William J. Katip, president of Grace College and Seminary, lead the commencement ceremony. The ceremony included an invocation by Rev. Keith J. Treadway, senior pastor at Bible Baptist Church in Kokomo; an institutional welcome by Dr. …read more.

Laura Faith Parker, 53, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 4:25 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2014, at her residence. She received a diagnosis of Melanoma in 2001.  Buoyed by the grace of God, the power of prayer and a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, she was an inspiration to her family and friends as she continued …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – Grace College & Seminary was pleased to honor Dr. William Male at Saturday’s commencement ceremony for his numerous accomplishments as a faculty member and administrator at Grace, as well as for his recent, significant financial gift toward the purchase of the seminary building. In recognition, the building has now been renamed …read more.

Mary Pauline Whitcraft, 95, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 12:10 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2014, in Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake.  She was born April 20, 1919, in Lancaster County, Penn., to Adam and Gertrude (Doster) Redcay. On Jan. 1, 1940, she married Reverend John M. Whitcraft. He preceded her in death. Mary …read more.

In conjunction with National Bike Month, the local KCV cycling club is organizing a local event to remember cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. At 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, the Ride of Silence will begin in North American and roll across the globe. Cyclists are asked to take …read more.

William “Max” Fluke, 90, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2014, at Grace Village Health Care. After graduating high school he was drafted into the U.S. Army on June 3, 1943. He served during WWII as an Advanced Scout in Luzon and New Guinea, 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: Argent Healthcare Financial v. Mary McNeely, Warsaw, $128.98 Coral Amspaugh-Topolski v. Chris Skinner, Milford, $3,353.67 Fort Wayne Neurological v. Lorraine A. Maggart, Warsaw, $365.84 Fort Wayne Neurosurgery …read more.

David J. Phelps, 207 5th Street, Winona Lake, and Peter Christos, 502 Chestnut Ave., Winona Lake, have both filed a Declaration of Candidacy for the position of Winona Lake Town Council (Ward 1), in the upcoming Republican Caucus on 7 p.m. Monday, May 12. The deadline for filing a Declaration of Candidacy with me is 7 p.m. Friday, May …read more.

Betty L. Bussard, 91, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Grace Village, Winona Lake. She was born Dec. 23, 1920, Wabash, Ind., to Royal L. Lavengood and Enid (Fritchey) Lavengood. She was a 1939 graduate Wabash High School, Wabash, Ind. She married Richard J. Bussard, Nov. 29, 1942, Wabash. She lived …read more.

[weaver_youtube bCToqWZ560s rel=0] (Video provided) In the last few weeks, a phenomenon called the Cold Water Challenge has been sweeping the community and students at Grace College. Individuals post a video of themselves on social media of them jumping into a body of water and “call out” several of their friends to do the same, or …read more.

Anna Regier, 87, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Grace Village Health Care. She was born on May 17, 1926, in Meade, Kan., to Peter J. Rempel and Elizabeth (Classen) Rempel. On Nov. 2, 1945, she was married to Edward W. Regier, …read more.

Winona Lake streets will have limited access over the next few days while reconstruction and repaving takes place. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Monday, May 8, 9 and 12, the following streets will be affected: Administration Boulevard, Auditorium Boulevard and Esplanade.

Idella Mae Kauffman, 88, of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at Grace Village Health Care. Idella was born on Dec. 5, 1925, in Lagrange County, Ind., to William Carl Sigler and Ora Idella (Updike) Sigler. On April 2, 1949, she was married …read more.

The Grace Village Retirement Community’s 5th Annual Golf Outing will be at Stonehenge Golf and Country Club. The outing is Monday, June 16, with registration at 7 a.m. and a shotgun starting at 8 a.m. Corporate sponsorships are now being sought. Grace Village is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, so a portion of all sponsorships are tax …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – K21 Health Foundation and KCV Cycling Inc. present the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest Friday through Sunday, May 16-18, in Warsaw and Winona Lake. The 11th annual bicycle festival takes place every year, the third weekend of May, as the community celebrates National Bicycle Month and Bike-to-Work Week/Day. The growing event is …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: May 2, 2014 Scott Allan Landis, 46, 4043 N. Old Port Rd., Warsaw, arrested for dealing in a Schedule I controlled substance, possession of a controlled Schedule I substance and on an active warrant. No bond noted Kyler Dean Mylin, 26, 632 …read more.

John “Wes” Degenkolb Jr., 51 of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. On April 11, 1963, he was born in Marion, Ind., to John W. and Betty (Kelley) Degenkolb Sr. He was united in marriage to Susan Sprinkle on Feb. 22, 1996, 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.

On Sunday, May 4, at Winona Lake Park, over 200 community members from Kosciusko and Whitley counties will join together in support of all babies by participating in the March of Dimes March for Babies event. Registration for the walk starts at 2 p.m. with the walk beginning at 3 p.m. “Helping babies be born …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: Alan Kado v. Stacy Richardson, Warsaw, $605.48 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Jamie M. Brainard, Warsaw, $2,089.10 Reginald Gibbs, Warsaw, $5,121.71 Annie and Chad Zartman v. Elizabeth …read more.

With winter finally over, Kosciusko County residents can finally begin looking forward to summer events including the Lakes Festival. The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival is the region’s largest lake education event. The official website at www.lakesfestival.org is being updated daily as we approach the June 6-15 festival dates. There are many events you can register for …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – A mock interview event for Grace College juniors and seniors was hosted last week by the Center for Career Connections at Grace College. On Wednesday, April 16, more than 50 Kosciusko County employers gathered at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center to give students an opportunity to practice their interview skills. Set …read more.

A National Day of Prayer event will be held beginning at noon Thursday, May 1, in the Rodeheaver Auditorium, Winona Lake, to pray for the community and the country. The theme for this year is “One Voice United In Prayer.” Dr. Erik Ohman, pastor of Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, will be the keynote speaker for …read more.

A press conference was held today at Winona Lake Town Hall to discuss Limitless Park, Winona Lake’s new and all-inclusive recreational destination. Though the park will include the renovation of the current playground, creating a new, revolutionary play area for people of all ages and abilities, that is not the only the only feature that …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 27, 2014 Kurt Ryan Carter, 26, 12330 N. Creek Bend Ln., Milford, arrested for failure to appear on a felony. No bond Ashley Nicole Hughes, 31, 120 N. West St., Burket, arrested for failure to appear on a misdemeanor. Bond: $1,000 …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Saturday, April 26, 8:37 p.m. Theft reported at the 5700 block of Woodland Lane in Warsaw. A 15-foot red canoe was taken. Friday, April 25, 9:26 a.m. Hit and run reported at 2400 block of 800 West near U.S. …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Alan E. Roberson v. Tyler J. Bolling, Auburn, $3,039.14 Culver Development Corp. v. Debra Merrill, Nappanee, $1,594 Jesse Messier, Nappanee, $1,594 Allen Slabaugh, Nappanee, $1,594 Robert Stout, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 23, 2014 Terry Lee Morrisett, 33, 920 Anchorage Rd. Lot 104, Warsaw, arrested for domestic battery. Bond: $500 cash April 22, 2014 Laci Rae Harper, 27, 107 E. Center St., Burket, arrested for two counts of check deception. Bond: $475 cash …read more.

Authorities have arrested a Winona Lake man on a rape charge following a two-week investigation. Michael J. Elliott, 50, was arrested this afternoon by Warsaw Police on charges that he forced sex acts on a 17-year-old family friend at her Warsaw home. The girl went to Kosciusko Community Hospital on April 6 reporting she was …read more.

A National Day of Prayer event will be held beginning at noon Saturday, May 1, in the Rodeheaver Auditorium, Winona Lake, to pray for the community and the country. The theme for this year is “One Voice United In Prayer.” Dr. Erik Ohman, pastor of Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, will be the keynote speaker for …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 20, 2014 Ryan S. McDonald, 24, 67202 CR 29, New Paris, arrested for driving while suspended with a prior conviction. Bond: $300 cash Nathaniel Allen Bodkin, 26, homeless, arrested for criminal trespassing. Bond: $300 cash Heath R. Rhodes, 31, 109 N. …read more.

On Feb. 5, Indiana INTERNnet celebrated internship excellence at the 8th annual IMPACT Awards luncheon in Indianapolis. Indiana INTERNnet exists to increase the quantity and quality of experiential learning in the state of Indiana in order to retain top talent. It is a free internship-matching program linking employers, students, high schools, colleges and universities. Three …read more.

On Saturday, April 26, an exciting, new race will be coming to Winona Lake. Limitless Race, which is being hosted by Metzger Outdoors to benefit the Council for Exceptional Children Grace College Chapter and Winona Lake Limitless Park, is a race unlike any other in the county and, according to event organizer Matt Metzger, in …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for BeLove located at 804G Park Ave., Winona Lake, at The Village at Winona. BeLove is described as “the marriage of bel kai and MudLOVE.” The cozy garage that is now the home of Belove started as the original MudLOVE. Specializing in handmade clay …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is again sponsoring the Warsaw Triathlon, entering its 21st year, with an 8 a.m. start time Saturday, June 28, at Winona Lake Park. The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and is part of the Mideast Triathlon Club Race series. Mideast Club members will be able to …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incident: Wednesday, April 16, 7:59 p.m. Officers were contacted in regards to a runaway in the 13800 block of North 400 West Milford. Wednesday, April 16, 12:18 p.m. A Pierceton woman reported the violation of a protective order. Wednesday, April …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Credit Bureau Collection Services v. Jerry and Lottie D. Farmer, Winona Lake, $827.84 Cynthia Miller v. Larry and Tina Mcaffoose, Nappanee, $863.72 FR Syracuse v. Angela Hamilton, Warsaw, …read more.

By Joni Truex KLA Public Information Director Terry White, an author from Winona Lake, informed the Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets about the history of Winona Lake. Winona 100, Third Wave Rising is a recently published collaboration between Terry White and Dr. Steve Grill. Terry shared the first residents and owners varied until Beyer Brothers purchased …read more.

A Caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, May 12, in the Winona Lake Town Council chambers, Winona Lake Town Hall, 1310 Park Ave., Winona Lake, for the purpose of filling the vacancy (remainder of the unexpired term) of Philip Hood. Hood submitted his resignation effective April 30, from the …read more.

At the Winona Lake Town Council meeting Tuesday night, there was discussion about drafting an ordinance restricting skateboarding on some streets in Winona Lake. “It’s a huge safety issue,” said town marshall Paul Schmitt. “It’s a problem in the streets, and that’s where we want to restrict the skateboarding.” Currently there are several hills in the …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 14, 2014 Stacy Brett Pease, 44, 259 EMS R4 Ln., Pierceton, arrested for OWI with a BAC of .15 percent or more. Bond: $550 cash Dallas Lynn Deckys, 33, 416 1/2 W. Main St. Apt. A, Warsaw, arrested for battery. No …read more.

On Tuesday, April 29, Grace College business students will have the unique opportunity to showcase the results of many hours of dedicated work at the second annual CEO Forum, “Developing Leaders in your Company,” held at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center from 8:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Sponsored by the Grace College School of Business …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: April 13, 2014 Malia N. Holle, 31, 280 W. Lake St., Laketon, arrested for failure to appear. Bond: $750 cash Gage Louis Trowbridge, 20, 502 E. Edgewater Dr., Syracuse, arrested for driving while suspended and illegal consumption of alcohol. Bond: $300 cash …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 CCAC Spring Challenge Baseball Tourney Saturday and Sunday starting at 8 a.m. Adults: $5-1 Day, …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: Beth A. Stockdale v. Eric Baker, Silver Lake, $1,094 Garry Miller v. James Double, Syracuse, $3,875.66 George’s Grain Farm Inc. v. Rebecca Grall, $1,142.51 Kathy Pharis, Tippecanoe, …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a gas leak reported on the west side of Canal Street in Winona Lake. According to Kosciusko County Dispatch, the gas leak has been contained at this time. Winona Lake Fire Department and NIPSCO were called to the scene with Warsaw Fire Department called later for assistance. A strong gaseous odor …read more.

For Pastor Cindy Gackenheimer of Celebration United Methodist Church in Winona Lake, outreach to the community goes beyond the typical Friday evening fish fries or Wednesday evening prayer services. As the leader of a church with a mission to reach people in all walks of life, Gackenheimer says she offers a variety of programs that …read more.

M. Rose Snyder, 103, Winona Lake, Ind., passed away 6:52 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake. She was born on Sept. 14, 1910, in Conemaugh, Penn., to Grover and Myrtle May (Gossard) Snyder. Rose graduated from Ashland College in Ohio with a teaching certificate in 1929.  She taught …read more.

We’re compiling a list of the Easter egg hunts planned around Kosciusko County. We will be updating the list as announcements come to our attention. If you have an Easter egg hunt you would like added to the list, email [email protected]. Warsaw Saturday, April 12 – The Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds is hosting an Easter …read more.

[weaver_youtube el2PyvOeGds rel=0] WINONA LAKE – Strong pitching and timely hitting led Grace’s baseball team to a sweep of Marian at Miller Field on Tuesday. Joey Hickerson’s sixth-inning triple led the Lancers to a 4-3 victory in the first game, and Tim Weber’s pitching limited Marian to four hits in Grace’s 10-1 win in game …read more.

“At Joe’s Kids, special kids with special needs receive much needed physical, occupational and speech therapy from an amazing group of professionals who have an even more amazing dedication to serving our community’s children with special needs. At Joe’s, children with a wide variety of genetic and developmental disorders, including Down Syndrome, stroke and cerebral …read more.

Kosciusko Cares, an organization that aims to serve as an advocate to youth, support to youth, and to promote healthy youth development, held its first annual 5K race that welcomed all ages. The event was organized by several community members and the organizers of Kosciusko Cares. The race took place at Winona Lake the morning …read more.

WINONA LAKE – He grew up mere steps from campus, but it took Jon Schram several months to realize where home really was. On the right path to a dream, his journey took a slight detour. And that bump in the road may have been one of the best things to happen to Schram. Rather …read more.

Margaret “Maggie” Eileen Farra, 83, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 8:09 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2014, at Mason Health & Rehab of Warsaw, Ind. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for the past 9 years where she had been attending Warsaw Community Church. Margaret had worked in the Columbus Kroger Bakery …read more.

Kosciusko County Court New Filings Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims
 The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: A&B Fabricating v. Christopher Hall, Goshen, $809.97 The Collection Company v. Ryan Lenfestey, Warsaw, $520.75 Tracey Miner, Pierceton, $1,635.95 Colliers Heating & Air v. Tara Prater, Silver …read more.

The March of Dimes Mission Possible annual March for Babies event is set for Saturday, May 5, in Winona Lake and volunteers are needed to make the event a success. The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality and their …read more.

A DNR survey to estimate the number and size of northern pike and walleyes in Winona Lake in Kosciusko County will start in early April. Fisheries biologists will set six traps daily at various near-shore locations at the 562-acre natural lake. Each captured pike and walleye will be measured, marked with a fin-clip, and then …read more.