Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Dec. 9, 11:51 p.m. 408 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. Driver: Brian T. Hupp, 48, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Hupp, a Warsaw police officer who was on duty at the time of the accident, reported he was checking …read more.

Rev. William “Bill” F. Burd, 86, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 8, 1927, to William Burd Sr. and Esther (Weismer) Burd. On June 10, 1955, he was married to Geraldine “Gerri” Araminta Peil. They were married for 50 years …read more.

Vernon L. “Bing” Himes, 77 of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, in his residence. On May 25, 1936, he was born in Plymouth, Ind., to Russell and Helen (Lucas) Himes. He was united in marriage to Flora Jean Prater in 1955 in Warsaw, Ind., who preceded him in …read more.

Saturday night at 5:30 p.m. the Village at Winona will host a Community Christmas Tree Lighting. The hour-long event is to feature a 3-piece band playing Christmas music, free hot chocolate, free hot cider, free Christmas cookies, decorations for kids to make and a visit from Santa. In addition, a “community love offering” for the …read more.

Grace College and Seminary is pleased to welcome Dr. John Lillis as the new vice president of academic affairs at Grace College. Lillis earned his B.S. at the University of Kentucky, a M.S. at Air Force Institute of Technology, a M.Div. at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He most …read more.

Although it looks a bit like a scene from the Wizard of Oz, it’s only a project for a new foundation taking place in Winona Lake. Late Tuesday, Wolfe House Movers lifted this Winona Lake cottage, owned by Lauri Hoover, in preparation for a new foundation.

Judy Reneker Burd, who along with Retha Hicks initiated the annual Winona Lake Community Appreciation Dinner and the Bill Reneker Memorial Community Service Award, recently announced that the family has requested that the name of the Reneker Museum of Winona History in Westminster Hall be changed to reflect a broader community orientation. Speaking at this …read more.

The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be hosting its annual Frigid 5K Road Race on New Year’s Day. The race begins at 1 p.m. Jan 1. Runners will start the race across the street from the YMCA at the Kosciusko County Community fairgrounds, run through Winona Lake and finish back at the fairgrounds. Race day registration, …read more.

Virginia B. ‘Ginger’ Smith, 79, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 9:42 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, in her residence. She was born May 17, 1934, Plainfield, N.J., to Harold Bergstrom and Irene (Torell) Bergstrom. She was a graduate of Van Wert High School, Van Wert, Ohio with the class of 1952. She received a Bachelor of …read more.

Members of several Warsaw area churches have come together to create a safe place, The Port, where young adult Christians and those seeking to know more about God can connect for a night of worship. It begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Hub in Winona Lake. The Port worship night will begin …read more.

Town of Winona Lake will be closing down its leaf pick-up on Friday, Dec. 6. That is the last night leaves will be collected.

The Kosciusko County Women’s Connection is hosting a White Elephant Gift Exchange from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at The Hub, 1201 College Ave. in Winona Lake. In addition to the gift exchange, there will also be a catered brunch and program. Inspirational speaker Michelle Hoffman will present on “How the …read more.

WINONA LAKE, IND. – On Nov. 18, Grace College and Seminary faculty and staff gathered for the presentation of an art piece to honor Ron and Barbara Manahan. Reflective of the Frank Lloyd Wright style, the 10-foot by 4-foot acrylic mosaic was designed by Grace College graduate Christi Ziebarth and is comprised of 50 individually …read more.

Norma Jean Marner, 84, Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 8:59 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Ind. She was born May 13, 1929, to Emsley Otis and Mary Gladys (Miller) Blackburn in Kokomo, Ind. In 1968 the family moved north to Warsaw, Ind. Jean was a homemaker for most …read more.

Each year the Indiana CPA Society recognizes CPAs who have served their profession and/or communities in an outstanding manner. Roger L. Stichter, of Winona Lake, was honored at the CPA Celebration on Nov. 15 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis for the Outstanding Educator Award. Each year, Roger Stichter teaches approximately 90 students in …read more.

The public is being invited to an old fashioned tea party, featuring delicious dainties, several varieties of teas and live music, on Saturday, Dec. 14. The event is a fundraiser for Isaiah 11 Ministries. Tea will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Church of …read more.

This holiday season give your friends, family and clients more than season’s greetings – give them cards designed by patients at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. Proceeds benefit Riley Children’s Foundation’s year-end giving campaign called The Gift of Hope Happens Here. Making the cards even more meaningful, is that one of them …read more.

Jeffery Joseph Hunt, 25, of Winona Lake, is being sought today for his alleged role in a home invasion robbery that seriously injured an elderly New Paris man. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department investigators say Hunt and his father, Jeffrey Ramon Hill, 43, also of Winona Lake, forced their way into an elderly couple’s home on …read more.

Jeffery Joseph Hunt, pictured here in an earlier mug shot from Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, is now wanted for the home invasion of a New Paris couple earlier this month. Formal charges against a second man were filed Tuesday in Elkhart County for a Nov. 4 home invasion robbery in New Paris. Elkhart County Prosecutor …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Following an outstanding week of action for Greg Miller, the senior forward was named the Crossroads League Player of the Week on Monday. Miller averaged 30 points and 13 rebounds per game last week for No. 16 Grace. He set a career-high with 43 points and 21 rebounds in a 107-94 victory …read more.

Nearly 1,000 orphan children in 10 sub-Saharan countries are currently being sheltered, clothed, fed and loved thanks to the Rafiki Foundation. Since 2001, the organization’s mission has been to provide housing, medical and educational programs for orphans and vulnerable children in impoverished African nations. It was photos of these children, as well as a friend’s …read more.

WINONA LAKE – For the third year in a row, the Grace College women’s soccer team will make its annual trek to Florida for the 2013 NCCAA National Championships. The Lady Lancers earned their third-straight trip to NCCAA Nationals under head coach Michael Voss with a 2-0 victory over Cedarville on Saturday in the NCCAA …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Playing their second ranked opponent in as many days, the Grace College women’s basketball team faded late in a loss to No. 9 St. Xavier on Saturday. The 20th-ranked Lady Lancers (2-5) stayed within striking distance of the Cougars for most of the contest, but a scoring drought plagued Grace down the …read more.

Jeremy Niebert Guilty on four charges, a Winona Lake man was sentenced to  work release for leading police on a pursuit in January that ultimately led to him climbing a tree to hide and requiring the fire department’s help to get down. (See related) Jeremy Neibert, 24, appeared before Judge Duane Huffer in Kosciusko County …read more.

Jeffrey Hill The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a Winona Lake man for a home invasion that happened in New Paris on Nov. 4. Jeffrey Ramon Hill, 43, was arrested Tuesday and preliminary charged with armed robbery in Elkhart County. He was allegedly one of two suspects who forced their way into an elderly New …read more.

Jean Zielasko, 91, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, at her home. She was born Oct. 28, 1922, in Primrose, Pa., to Frances Turner (Beatty) and Robert Finley Beveridge Sr. On July 22, 1944, she was married to Rev. John W. Zielasko, who survives.  They spent 15 years …read more.

The last tasting event was so popular, they’re having another. Join The Island Weaver from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, to see staff demos, “taste” Aria, Shambala, and Opal yarn, and enjoy mulled cider. The first 25 people to RSVP will receive an amazing gift bag! Call or email Lauri at 574-268-YARN or …read more.

Grace College is pleased to extend a welcome to the local community as it celebrates the 15th annual Taste of the World event on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Grace’s Gordon Student Recreation Center. This year’s Taste of the World event, to be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and hosted by Grace College and …read more.

As a part of the Lyceum Series on Faith and the Academy, Grace College will be hosting Dr. Devin Brown who will give a commemorative lecture on C.S. Lewis on Nov. 22. The event will be held in Westminster Hall at 7 p.m. that Friday evening. Dr. Devin Brown is a Lilly Scholar and Professor …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Nov. 11, 12:42 a.m. Officers responded to a report of domestic battery 100 block of Hickory Street in Leesburg. Sunday, Nov. 10, 11:51 p.m. Officers responded to a report of battery at 100 block of EMS 18A1 Lane …read more.

Inez Pearl Barrett, 97, of Kosciusko County, Ind., passed away at 10:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, in Grace Village Healthcare, Winona Lake, Ind. She was born July 12, 1916, in Scott Township, Kosciusko County, to John LaMont and Annie Alta (Eaton) Early. On Feb. 20, 1938, she married Herschel Wayne Dinkledine in Milford, Ind. Her second marriage …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy’s drama department will present Football Romeo from Nov. 7-9. This is a comedy in two acts by Lindsay Price. The new drama teacher at Verona Beach High is directing Romeo and Juliet. Nicola is certain she will be the perfect Juliet and her linebacker boyfriend the perfect Romeo. Too bad life isn’t perfect! …read more.

Mission Point Community Church and Grace College are partnering with Owen’s Supermarket on East Center Street in Warsaw to host the third annual Super Market Sweep: Give ‘Til You Drop event on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The Super Market Sweep is an all day event for Warsaw and Winona Lake community members to come together and …read more.

Christian Performing Artists’ Fellowship invites you to attend the November Second Sunday Series concert, entitled “A Musical Autumn,” featuring guest actor Rich Swingle. Second Sunday Series is free and open to the public. It will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Rodeheaver Auditorium (between Park Avenue and Ninth Street) in Winona Lake. Doors …read more.

[weaver_youtube cA6k2Ogf1KA rel=0] Students, faculty and guests from near and far gathered Friday for the inauguration of Grace College’s sixth president, Dr. William J. Katip. The inauguration is the first for Grace in nearly 10-years, with the last presidential inauguration being held in 1994 when former president Dr. Ronald E. Manahan assumed the role. The inauguration …read more.

Recently, several students at Jefferson Elementary School approached their principal, Mr. Robertson, about a dream they had for their school. These students wanted to find a way to serve the school and other students by keeping the playground and school clean and well kept. With the support of the staff at Jefferson, over 30 students …read more.

By KEN LOCKE, Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association On July 13, 1949, a group of men gathered in the Rainbow Room of Westminster Hotel in Winona Lake to pray all night for a moving of God. They gathered around a young William Franklin Graham Jr. who was heading to Los Angeles after a fifth annual Youth …read more.

The Kosciusko Human Resources Association is hosting a special workshop on employment law, Equal Employment Opportunity updates and information on the Family and Medical Leave Act. The public is invited to attend a special workshop to be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Russell Center in Winona Lake. Registration and …read more.

Evelyn Lucille Hamell, 91, of Winona Lake, Ind., and formerly of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 11:10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. She was born on Jan. 19, 1922, in Nokomis, Ill., to Wesley Melton Hardy and Edna (Buchholz) Hardy. On June 3, 1941, she was …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Sunday, Oct. 27, 2:02 p.m. SR 15 near 600 North, Warsaw. Driver: Marilyn B. Davis, 85, SR 128, Franktown. Driver struck a deer. Damages: up to $2,500 Sunday, Oct. 27, 2:50 a.m. 400 South near Packerton Road, Warsaw. Driver …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – Grace College & Seminary’s record enrollments for the past several years have resulted in a need for more on-campus housing. After completing a new dorm last August, Grace is now ready to break ground on an 80-bed townhouse-style dorm that will be completed in time for students to move in August …read more.

Grace College & Seminary will hold an inauguration ceremony for Dr. William J. Katip on Friday, Nov. 1, as part of the week’s Homecoming festivities. Katip, who assumed the presidency in May, is Grace’s sixth president. The inauguration ceremony is open to the public and will take place at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The threat of severe weather has some communities postponing trick-or-treating until Friday night. We will continue to update this list as information is received.) Trick-or-Treat Times Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Thursday, Oct. 31 Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (not being postponed) Nappanee – 5 p.m. to 7 …read more.

It’s hard to believe but it’s time for Christmas Bucks once again. The Paper’s annual Christmas Bucks drawing offers everyone a chance to have a special holiday season in 2013. All area residents have a chance to win a portion of the $2,000 Christmas Bucks prizes. All that needs to be done is to enter …read more.

Holladay Properties, a South Bend based commercial real estate firm, has been selected to develop a new 80 bed townhouse-style dormitory for Grace College and Seminary. The new dormitory will be situated at the entrance to Grace’s main campus in Winona Lake. “Grace College and Seminary is excited to partner with Holladay Properties to provide …read more.

William G. Marks, 87, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 4:57 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, at Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. Born on Oct. 25, 1925, in Columbia City, Ind., he was the son of Garl E. and Arlouine (Ramp) Marks. He and his parents moved for a short time to Montpelier, …read more.

When does the public have the right to use a lake when property owners pay taxes on their lakefront property? It was a debate that ensued at great lengths at this morning’s regular meeting of the Kosciusko County Commissioners. The debate centered on the fact that three property owners petitioned to vacate two public rights …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Oct. 21, 9:45 p.m. Amanda Brunner reported her vehicle had been struck while parked in the Zimmer parking lot. Monday, Oct. 21, 6:54 p.m. Derek Matthew Bradford was arrested for driving while suspended with a prior conviction. Monday, Oct. 21, …read more.

Clarence Hatcher, 85, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 2:55 p.m. on Oct. 20, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw, Ind. He was born on Oct. 9, 1928, in Sevierville, Tenn., to Ruben Hatcher and Mary ‘Shepherd’ Hatcher. On Oct. 6, 1946, he was married to Sinia Faye Hatcher who passed away on …read more.

Residents of 77 Kings Highway apartment building were given written notice Wednesday, Oct. 9, ordering them to move out. Today, residents stated they were threatened with police action should they not be out of their apartment by the evening. On Oct. 9, residents of a 12-unit apartment building in Winona Lake were given written notices …read more.

The students at Jefferson Elementary School in Winona Lake were the recent beneficiaries of the generosity of the American Legion Auxiliary. The Auxiliary dropped off school supplies such as folders, crayons, paper, pencils and pencil boxes for students who may need them.

Local entrepreneur, speaker and coach, Don Roulo, will lead the “Ignite Career & Entrepreneur Workshop” at the Russell Center in Winona Lake. Roulo’s workshop will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Saturday, Oct. 26. The workshop provides a step-by-step process for creating a “Life Plan” and translating that plan into meaningful and fulfilling daily …read more.

Theophostic Prayer Ministry is a technique of Christian prayer for the healing of emotional trauma. In a study of nearly 2,000 people suffering from ailments of addictions, anxiety and panic attacks, grief and loss, relationship issues, phobias, depression and sexual abuse, nearly four times the number of people who found “noticable or significant improvement” through …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – In the fall of 2014, Grace will be implementing two new graduate degrees that complement its growing online offerings. Both are compatible with the blended graduate opportunity that allows students to graduate in four years with both an undergraduate and a graduate degree. The two new graduate options, a Master of …read more.

Residents of all 12 units of an apartment building in Winona Lake were given written notice Wednesday evening that they are being evicted. Billie Baldridge, a resident at 77 Kings Highway, said the building’s owner, Jacalyn Haist, also told them electricity to the building was being turned off the following day. The complex is occupied …read more.

The Taste & Trade Expo is an annual exhibition that celebrates Kosciusko County businesses, and will take place for its seventh year this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12. Kosciusko County businesses show off their products and services, including caterers and restaurants giving free food samples. Giveaways and door prizes are awarded, art exhibits decorate the …read more.

Biomet has paired up with Metzger Outdoors to sponsor the first annual “Live Adventure. Live United” Ti Adventure run. and is sponsoring our first annual “Live Adventure. Live United.” Ti Adventure run. Metzger Outdoors has graciously volunteered their time and supplies to create a roughly 3-mile walk/run with obstacles on the Winona Lake trails. Following …read more.

Grace College and OrthoWorx today announced open enrollment for the new Medical Device Quality Management Program. Students may now enroll online for the MDQM Certificate, MDQM Bachelor’s Degree and MDQM Master’s Degree with classes set to begin January 2014. Five-week certificate courses begin January 2014 and run through the first week of July 2014. Classes …read more.

Each year, Metzger Outdoors partners with the Grace Student Veteran Organization to host a unique adventure race in the Warsaw/Winona Lake area. Last year’s race, Nocturnal III: The Mission, attracted more than 500 attendees and raised over $4,000 to benefit the Grace Student Veteran Organization, as well as a local family in need of financial …read more.

Janet P. Deafenbaugh, 78, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 12:23 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. On Nov. 11, 1934, she was born to Richard and Edith (Burke) Kelley in Ivyton, Ky. Living her adult life in Warsaw, she worked for Zimmer Inc., Warsaw for 22 years as …read more.

[weaver_youtube vXWgbOq-fzY rel=0] No one could have known how a simple mandolin could spark a conversation that would develop into a decade long musical adventure. It all started when Robert Davis retired from his job with Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance in Pennsylvania and moved near family – right across the street from Denny Conley in …read more.

A popular fall tradition at the Village At Winona are the sights and sounds of your favorite British automobiles as the Northern Indiana Lakes British Motor Club visits with 100 cars set to be displayed. Owners of classic and contemporary British vehicles will be on Canal Street in The Village from 10 a.m. until 3 …read more.

The Winona Lake Senior Center has been serving seniors within the community since 2005. We are open to any senior age 60 or better. You do not have to be a resident of Winona Lake to attend. A great place of fellowship, friends and fun. We provide recreational, educational and wellness activities. We offer a …read more.

Ruby A. Landrum, 103, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, in her son’s home. She was born Sept. 19, 1910, Minden, Neb., to Frank Larson and Hannah (Nielsen) Larson. Ruby graduated with honors from Ripon Union High School in 1928, ad later graduated with a Bible degree from the Bible Institute of Los Angeles …read more.

Feeling the vacation of two public ways would only benefit a small group of lakefront property owners, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission recommended denial of a road vacation petition during its regular monthly meeting Oct. 2 in Warsaw. The petition for Chapman, Finley and Wilson is asking to vacate two public ways at Winona Beach. …read more.

A once vacant apple orchard in Winona Lake is now helping the community by feeding the hungry and offering apples to the public. The orchard offers more than a dozen varieties of apples. Community Apple Orchard, a non-profit organization, restored the orchard three years ago. Since then, fresh fruit has been provided to local food …read more.

Viva J. Wolfe, 76, of Grace Village, Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 1:14 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Grace Village Health Care. On Dec. 15, 1936, she was born in Warsaw to Howard and Edith (Foltz) LaFollete. Viva was a lifelong resident of Warsaw. She worked for G.T.I. and then Flint Ink, Warsaw, …read more.

[weaver_youtube Zy3r70NfrUQ rel=0] The food pantry at Combined Community Services in Warsaw got a much-needed supply of over 12,000 pounds of food donations today. The non-perishable items were collected by students of Lakeland Christian Academy in Winona Lake. Each year the LCA students organize the food drive to benefit the CCS food pantry. According to …read more.

SYM Financial Advisors announces that Brandon Stewart has joined the firm serving as a Client Service Representative. Brandon brings to SYM previous experience in marketing with two local orthopedic companies, as well as Fort Financial Credit Union where he served as a teller. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from Indiana University …read more.

Marie M. Raypole, 89, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. She was born on Feb. 3, 1924, in South Whitley, Ind., to Orval L. Joy and Viola M. (Brock) Joy. On May 4, 1942, she was married in Denver, Colo., …read more.

With the new season upon beginning, Christian Performing Artists Fellowship invites the public to attend the first of the Second Sunday Series for the 2013-14 season. This month’s concert is entitled “The Season Begins!” featuring guest pianist, Lori Rhodin, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Included in the program are a monologue titled “Uncle Vanya,” …read more.

Mary E. Cecil, 93, formerly of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 1:50 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at Wood Haven Health Care in Bowling Green, Ohio. She was a pastor’s wife and worked as a Personnel Coordinator and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. She supported mission work around the world, and she had a …read more.

SYM Financial Advisors is pleased to announce that Rhonda Peugh has joined the firm serving as a Client Service Representative. Rhonda has 20 years of previous experience including SYM Financial, serving as treasurer of Valley Springs Fellowship, and most recently with the main office of Jefferson Elementary School. She holds a Bachelor of Science in …read more.

Grace College has recently hired a new Vice President of Advancement. Andrew Flamm, Certified Fund Raising Executive, has over 8 years of leadership and fundraising experience, having worked and led in multiple areas of advancement including alumni relations, planned giving, annual fund, major gifts, donor research and capital campaigns. Flamm received his bachelor’s degree from …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy students are doing more than just hitting the books, playing sports or spending time with friends. Students at LCA are preparing for the sixth annual Combined Community Services Food Drive next week. The food drive, which is almost entirely organized by LCA students, will begin collecting non-perishable food items throughout the Winona …read more.

William Russell “Russ” Ogden, 88, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. He served the Lord through the Grace Brethren Church for 50 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot during World War II, and was a …read more.

A Winona Lake man asked Kosciusko County Commissioners this morning if a body of water near his property could be part of the Tippecanoe River clean-up project. The Tippecanoe River project is being funded by a Department of Natural Resources Lake and River Enhancement Grant. Therefore, Tony Kindig’s ditch near Winona Lake would not be …read more.

Gracia Burnham, author of In the Presence of My Enemies, a true account of her year in captivity by terrorists in the Philippine jungle, will be on the Grace College campus this Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 24-25, to speak to college students about her experiences. Martin and Gracia Burnham, the missionary couple captured and held …read more.

[weaver_youtube JnJIhqvxn2k rel=0] (EDITOR’S NOTE: Stacey Page contributed to this article.) UPDATE: Word today from Cerulean that 1000 Park Baking Co. will be transitioning to new management. The management of Cerulean, in the Village at Winona Lake, will be taking over operations, and the bakery’s name will be changed to Light Rail Cafe and Roasters.) “We …read more.

On Saturday, Oct. 5, The Village at Winona will be hosting the annual British Car Show and Fall Festival. In conjunction with the event, the Island Weaver is seeking crafters to demonstrate their skills on the business’s porch from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the day of the event. If you spin, weave, needle felt, …read more.

Dear Editor, If one were to Google “Zhenya Ogden, Winona Lake,” as a potential employer would be likely to do, they would find a record of arrest on a felony charge. What you will not find is the rest of the story, the fact that no charges were filed, or why no charges were filed. …read more.

[weaver_youtube dUQhgbkAjNE rel=0] WINONA LAKE – It’s a lost art in sports. Many think sports should revolve around who wins, and go from there. In some cases, hoisting a sectional trophy is an end-all. In other cases, just living to see another day is a win all in its own. It is good to be …read more.

The Warsaw Walmart has announced that Jefferson Elementary School has been selected as its Teacher of the Year School. The staff at Jefferson was nominated by members of the community and selected from among other schools to be this year’s award winner. The award highlights the incredible teamwork and excellence the teachers at Jefferson demonstrate …read more.

Benjamin F. Lepore Sr., 91, of Grace Village, Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, in Grace Village Health Care. Arrangements are currently pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send online condolences, visit the McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels website.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 8:11 p.m. Officers were called to the 3300 block of South 275 East, Warsaw, where a battery was reported. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6:54 p.m. Russell Carlson reported a theft of fishing rods and reels and tackle …read more.

Kids Market Inc, a non-profit organization with 501c3 status, will be holding its semi-annual event on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Rodeheaver Auditorium in Winona Lake. Kids Market Inc. exists to help the women and children of Kosciusko County by holding two consignment sales each year – one in March and another in September. Families bring …read more.

[weaver_youtube cTIvj5bXK04 rel=0] I’m face down, legs outstretched, holding the weight of my body with my arms, which are partially extended under my chest. The sun beats down on my back. Sweat beads on my forehead. My breath is stuck in my lungs. This is my first attempt at yoga. I believe I’m in what is …read more.

The Kosciusko County Women’s Connection will have a 75th birthday celebration from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at The Hub, 1201 College Ave., Winona Lake, behind Tree of Life. Those who wish to attend are welcome to invite a friend and make it extra special. There will be a goodie bag for …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy will hold its Annual College Prep Seminar at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept 23. Representatives from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Grace College Financial Aid Office and Grace College Admissions Office will be on hand to discuss all aspects of the college application and scholarship process. The evening is targeting to juniors and …read more.

The Lakeland Community Concert Association is bringing the Purdue Varsity Glee Club to Winona Lake on Saturday, Sept. 21. Founded in 1893, this select ensemble of select men has entertained on behalf of Purdue University for campus, community, state, national and international events, averaging between 50 and 60 appearances each year. Embodying the spirit of …read more.

Doris Madge (Cline) Smythe, 103, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 12:05 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. She was born Nov. 16, 1909, in Belle Union, Ind., at the family farm home to Jesse Ellsworth Cline and Myrtle Florence (Moser) Cline. On June 15, 1929, she …read more.

Donald David Roeber, 81, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, Ind. He was born on May 21, 1932, in Elmhurst, Ill., to Edgar Valentine Roeber and Clara Amanda (Pankow) Roeber. On July 14, 1956, he married R. Louise Ferrell who …read more.

William Russell ‘Russ’ Ogden, 88, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at Grace Village Health Care of Winona Lake. He was born on Nov. 30, 1924, in Centerville, Iowa, to William A. Ogden and Frances E. (Coffman) Ogden. On Aug. 20, 1948, at Highland Park, Ill., he was …read more.

The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Warsaw residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Walk will take place 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Winona Lake Senior Center, 1590 Park Ave., in Winona Lake. Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is more …read more.

WINONA LAKE, IN – Representatives of the town of Winona Lake and supporters of the Winona Lake Limitless Park recently accepted grants from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s Community Fund and the Kosciusko REMC Operation Round Up Fund. The grants were made in support of the construction of Winona Lake Limitless Park. Winona Lake Limitless …read more.

Starting fall 2014, Grace College will be partnering with Ambassador Enterprises to offer students in the greater Fort Wayne area the opportunity to earn an accelerated (3-year) bachelor’s degree in a unique hybrid-online format. Ambassador Enterprises purchased The Summit campus in 2011, formerly the Fort Wayne Bible College and later Taylor University. That fall, Grace …read more.

Kosciusko Lakes and Streams Center at Grace College has found a way to connect local students with the lakes that are in their community – by bringing a small part of those lakes into the students classrooms. KLAS sets up aquariums in classrooms so students can get an up close view of bluegill, catfish, pumpkinseed …read more.

September Chamber Member of the Month is Grace Brethren Investment Foundation, 1401 Kings Highway in Winona Lake. The location serves as national headquarters for the non-profit foundation which specializes in providing financing for the construction of church and school facilities that are associated with the Fellowship of Grace Brethren churches throughout North America. GBIG regularly …read more.

Grace College and Seminary once again achieves a record-breaking enrollment of 1,904 students, including 442 new students this fall – a 17.8 percent increase since 2011. Grace’s innovative, market-driven responses to a rapidly changing higher educational landscape, increasingly shaped by concerns about college affordability and accessibility, have made Grace a desirable option for students of …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Sept. 9, 8:14 a.m. Derick Aaron Herendeen reported a theft at his residence. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 12 a.m. Douglas M. Evans reported criminal mischief after discovering his rear window had been broken out. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 8:38 a.m. …read more.