Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Monday, Sept. 9, 6:19 a.m. East Mock Road and North 100 East, Milford. Driver: Kyle R. Stamm, 23, Gilliam Drive, Warsaw. Stamm was eastbound on Mock Road when he struck a deer. Damages: up to $1,000 Monday, Sept. 9, …read more.



Ellen McMath Lambert, 97, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 12:25 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. She was born in Raton New Mexico on April 23, 1916, to James and Iva Mae (Countryman) McMath. She married James Edward Lambert in Indianapolis on Jan. 8, 1938. They lived …read more.

[weaver_youtube _WknLwMVz0E rel=0] “This weekend our family drove four hours to welcome Honor Flight Columbus home,” said Monica Boyer of Warsaw. “My grandpa (Bob Haney), a local Winona Lake WWII vet, was on the flight with his two brothers. This experience was life-changing and I wanted to share snippets with you.” Boyer provided the video …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department
 Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Saturday, Sept. 7, 12:12 a.m. North 900 block of Hawthorn Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Hayley Lauren Smith, 19, 400 North, Warsaw; and Craig Alan Shull, 45, Oriole Drive, Warsaw. Smith backed into Shull’s parked car. Saturday, Sept. 7, 1:40 p.m. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s offense was in full force on Saturday as the Lady Lancers tallied 34 shots against St. Xavier at Miller Field. Goals from Emily Hickerson and Mallory Rondeau lifted the Lady Lancers (3-3) to a 2-1 win over the Cougars. The Lady Lancers had countless goal-scoring opportunities throughout the match as possession …read more.

New Life Christian Church & World Outreach, 744 S. 325 E., is celebrating 30 years of ministry in Warsaw Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20. As part of the 30th anniversary celebration, award-winning Christian performing artist Michael W. Smith will be performing at the church’s celebration service on Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Orthopaedic Capital Center, …read more.

This Saturday, The Island Weaver will participate in Canal Days at the Village at Winona from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Canal Days means crafters will be set up along the canal selling their creations while sales go on throughout the Village at many shops. The Island Weaver will have many sale items on the …read more.

MudLOVE is hosting a block party at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. The party, titled “Block of Love 2013,” will feature food and drink from 1000 Park Bake Café and The Silver Tongue food truck. The evening will conclude with a free, live concert performed by the band “James and the Drifters.” The purpose of …read more.

Bill G. Brady, 77, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 8:29 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, in his home. He was born on March 31, 1936, in Oak Lawn, Ill., to Richard Earl and Elsie Mae (Gardner) Brady. He grew up in Illinois and has lived most of his life in the Kosciusko …read more.

Betty Chumbler, 87, of Winona Lake, Ind., and formerly of Valparaiso, Ind., passed away at 5:38 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at Grace Village in Winona Lake. She was born Dec. 18, 1925, in South Wales to Thomas Childs and Catherine (Thomas) Childs. On Feb. 14, 1945, in South Wales she was married to Willard …read more.

Debra Collier’s School of Dance had a Photovoltaic 5-kilowatt solar system installed this summer. The system, installed by the solar division of Collier’s Heating and Cooling, will provide approximately a third of all the electricity used each year. When the studio is not consuming electricity, it is redirected back onto the grid where neighbors can consume …read more.

John Albert McClements, 90, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, in the Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, Ind. Born on Sept. 6, 1922, in Highland Park, Mich., to Francis Harvey McClements and Florence (Cusworth) McClements. On June 9, 1947, he married Betty Rosanna Connor, who survives. After …read more.

Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, a TLC Management facility, has earned a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare Services. The designation, which gives Mason Health and Rehab the highest star rating in the Warsaw/Winona Lake area, follows the deficiency free survey the facility achieved last month from the Indiana State Department of Health. CMS …read more.

Located in The Village at Winona Lake, the Garden of Hope honors those who have survived cancer and those who did not. It also serves as the perfect location for cancer survivors and loved ones to reflect. Lois Niemier, former chairman and committee member at the Kosciusko County Gala and Golf Outing, helped start the …read more.

Kosciusko County Women’s Connection is hosting a special Community Networking Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. The Community Networking Fair is an opportunity to network with women throughout the community. Visit 10 display areas that will be set up by community businesses and win door prizes. Bring a friend. Sit back …read more.

Ralph Everett Hamell, 89, of Winona Lake, Ind., and formerly of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at Grace Village Health Care. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for the past 46 years where he attended Christ’s Covenant Church of Winona Lake. Ralph was a graduate of …read more.

On the heels of receiving the Bicycle Friendly Community designation, Warsaw’s longest continuous bicycle and pedestrian route will soon become a reality. The Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety accepted a grant from the K21 Health Foundation today for $46,000 to incorporate a bicycle and pedestrian route into the West Center Street resurfacing project …read more.

The annual Antique Car Show at The Village at Winona from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 17, is an opportunity to view the heritage of the automobile among the architectural treasures of the restored Village at Winona. The show is geared especially for pre-World War II era automobiles. Cruise in to see …read more.

The Olive Branch and Spice Merchants of Winona Lake invite you to the Rock Around The Park Fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 23. The Winona Lake Parks Department continuously provides a place for families and friends to gather throughout the year. With its improvement to a limitless playground and splash pad, you have the chance to …read more.

Marilyn H. Thrasher, 83, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013, at Grace Village, Winona Lake, Ind.  She was known to many as the “Teddy Bear Lady”. She was born in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Glenn and Carrie Hopper. A Fort Wayne North Side Alumni, she had been …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, Aug. 12, 9:41 a.m. Lake City Bank, East Center Street, reported a suspect making threatening statements to a teller about robbing the bank. The suspect, Julie Armendariz Black, 53, Warsaw, was arrested for disorderly conduct/disrupting a lawful gathering. Black was …read more.

Grace College and Seminary’s Department of Online Education had the privilege to participate in a conference for online education on June 26-27, hosted by Learning House, Grace’s online education solutions partner. The Learning House Connect Conference aims to deliver current and relevant best practices in the online educational field. At the conference, Tim Ziebarth, director …read more.

Seven homes will be featured on this year’s Winona Lake House Tour. The tour will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. The cost is $10. Tickets are available at each house or at the Old Jail Museum in Warsaw. The tour is sponsored by the Kosciusko County Historical Society. This year’s …read more.

Grace College is introducing a graduate option that allows students the opportunity to graduate with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in four years. Grace believes the new program will give students an opportunity to further their education in less time and for less money. This new blended graduate option is offered with five distinct master’s …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following incidents: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2:44 a.m. A physical altercation was reported in the 5900 block of West Red Bird Lane, Mentone. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2:06 a.m. An officer took a report of an intimidation claim from a woman in the …read more.

An alleged drive-by shooting at Winona Lake’s Fairlane Mobile Home Park is being investigated by Winona Lake Police. During an investigation, officers determined through witness accounts that the alleged shooting occurred in the 1400 block of Wooster Road. Police have found no evidence of a shooting, but are looking for the suspect vehicle that was …read more.

Grace College and Seminary and CE National have partnered to host Super Wednesdays, a quarterly event designed for the enrichment and encouragement of pastors, church leadership staff, those considering ministry, or those interested in the local church and its people. Offering five hours of information, fellowship and counsel from speakers considered experts in their field, …read more.

In March 2001, Jim and Patti Thompson opened the original Kelainey’s Ice Cream in downtown Warsaw. After 12 years of successfully serving sweets and sandwiches, it seems the Center Street location might soon be no more. “We’re putting the business downtown up for sale,” says Jim Thompson. “Us and the building owner, Leon Brenneman, are …read more.

Clair F. Miller, 92, of Goshen, Ind., passed away at 11:32 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in his home at Waterford Crossing, Goshen. He was born April 27, 1921, in Roaring Spring, Pa., to Elmer W. and Ida (Brown) Miller. He graduated in 1940 graduate of Woodbury High School, Woodbury, Pa. He served in the …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The Kosciusko Lakes and Streams center at Grace College has received a $40,100 grant to conduct an E. coli assessment at the public swimming beaches in Warsaw. The grant was awarded by the K21 Health Foundation. E. coli is a bacteria known to cause digestive problems, urinary tract infections and other …read more.

Pamela Ann Rozelle Pamela Rozelle, 37, of Warsaw, resigned her position as a guidance counselor at Warsaw Community High School today amid allegations that she was in possession of marijuana and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. (See related) Kosciusko County Prosecutor Dan Hampton today released the full Winona Lake Police Department report that …read more.

Caleb France, founder of Cerulean Restaurant, Winona Lake, has announced a new summer concert series in Cerulean Garden. “We have tried live music for the first time last summer (in the past), but I didn’t see the full potential until we were invited to the concert series at Ignition Garage in Goshen,” said France. “Courtney …read more.

A Warsaw Community Schools junior counselor has been arrested for possession of marijuana and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after she was found in the company of a 17-year-old in a parked vehicle. Pamela Ann Rozelle, 37, of East Kemo Avenue, Warsaw, was arrested early Tuesday morning by Winona Lake Police Officer Joe …read more.

Grace College and Seminary will be hosting riders on the UD-ND Ride for Life bicycle tour, sponsored by The Life Resource Centre and Dayton Right to Life. This four-day, 237-mile journey through the rolling countryside of Ohio and Indiana will commence Wednesday, July 31, and conclude Saturday, Aug. 3, traveling along bike paths and rural …read more.

The Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber Commerce has set the dates for the 7th Annual Taste & Trade Expo. This year’s event is slated for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12, at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College, Winona Lake. Kosciusko County businesses fill the OCC showcasing the best of the best in Kosciusko County. From retail, …read more.

The following is provided by Fred Helfrich of the Warsaw+Winona Ride+Walk Advisory Committee as a reminder to both bicycles and motor vehicles to share the roads: Bicycles are vehicles and cyclists are drivers and must obey all laws. Just like cars, bikes must stop at stop signs and lights, signal before making turns, move with …read more.

A Winona Lake woman who harmed her fiancé’s toddler was sentenced today to 6 years in prison. Karen Marie Bartley, 36, was arrested in January on a class B felony charge of neglect of a dependent/endangering life and causing serious bodily injury. In Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 this morning, Bartley’s plea of a class …read more.

The public is invited to join in a special prayer meeting hosted by Men Following Christ from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27, under the pavilion in the Village at Winona, across from the shops next to the swan pond. Breakfast, fellowship, worship and a message from guest speaker Larry Lance will be …read more.

Dr. Nate Bosch, associate professor of environmental science and director of the Kosciusko Lakes and Streams research center at Grace College, received an exciting award at the 56th annual International Association of Great Lakes Research conference held June 2-6, 2013 at Purdue University. The Chandler-Misener award, a rare honor that many lake researchers strive their …read more.

A Winona Lake man sustained head injuries in a two-car accident Friday in Warsaw. Richard H. Anderson, 77, was airlifted from the scene after his vehicle was hit when he pulled into the path of a northbound vehicle, driven by Logan N. Britton, 17, of Mentone. The accident happened at 3:50 p.m. Friday at Kincaide …read more.

Lyle W. Shenefield, 81, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in his residence. He was born May 18, 1932, in Bremen, Ind., to Warren and Maree (Laudman) Shenefield. He was graduate of Bremen High School Class of 1950 and was united in marriage to Gloria Schneider on Jan. …read more.

The Olive Branch invites you to the Rock Around the Park fundraiser Friday, Aug. 23, to benefit Winona Lake’s Limitless Park. Wear your best 1950s attire and be ready to dance the night away ’50s style! A Swing Dance Contest will be held, kegs of beer will be tapped and wine slushies will be flowing. …read more.

The state of Indiana provides money to send children to private schools through a voucher program. That program has now been expanded to include more Hoosier families than ever before. Lakeland Christian Academy in Winona Lake is hosting an informational session on the program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 22. The session will be held …read more.

Two local principals will be participating in the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute. David Robertson, principal at Jefferson Elementary School in Winona Lake, and Lee Snider, principal of Harrison Elementary School in Warsaw, will both be attending the 2-year experience designed to address the professional needs of Indiana public school principals with an emphasis on student success. …read more.

Grace College and Seminary is excited to announce the launch of a new electronic publication, “Faith and Scholarship Bulletin,” for the benefit of faculty, alumni, potential students and donors. This annual publication is the latest initiative by the Office of Faith, Learning and Scholarship, aiming to facilitate and highlight academic and scholarly engagement. The inaugural …read more.

Dr. Kevin Roberts, counseling professor and chair of the Behavioral Science Department at Grace College and Seminary, received the Alva J. McClain Award for Excellence in Teaching this spring. The award is given every 2 years to a full-time teacher who not only exhibits excellent academic quality in the classroom but also inspires and infuses …read more.

MudLOVE buys locally, acts globally and rides to work. MudLOVE purchased eight bicycles from The Trailhouse Bike shop in Winona Lake, for their employees to commute to work by bike rather than car. With the Warsaw Development Team and the Ball State Imagine Warsaw group planning city improvements, MudLOVE decided to be ready for the …read more.

Paul W. Haines, 90, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 5:06 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at Heritage Point United Methodist Memorial Home, in Warren, Ind. He was born on May 2, 1923, in Seoul, Korea, to missionary parents Paul Ehret Haines and Myrtle (Neff) Haines. He attended Seoul Foreign School until World War …read more.

Velma L. Gruenewald, 94, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013, at  Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. Velma was born May 3, 1919, in Etna Green, Ind., to Fred C. and E. Fern (Yeiter) Williamson.  She was a 1937 graduate of Atwood High School, Atwood, Ind. A lifetime Kosciusko County resident, she …read more.

This spring, six teams of Grace College students participated in short-term cross-cultural trips to Fiji, South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Paris/London, and Thailand/Cambodia. Each trip carried a unique approach to world travel, whether a historical tour, church ministry, full-culture immersion or disaster relief. Throughout the year, students on “GoEncounter teams” have the opportunity to take …read more.

The GOAL program at Grace College offers adult students the opportunity to complete a degree in management without interrupting their careers. With the on-campus degree completion program, students can complete their studies in as little as 16 months by attending classes one night a week and a few Saturdays. For those unable to commute, Grace …read more.

The Island Weaver’s last display and demo day at the Kosciusko County Fair with a “weaving talk” will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, in the home arts building. Come learn how easy it is to weave!

Taryn Knox and Troy Kaiser will be married at the home of the bride Aug. 10, 2013. Taryn is the daughter of Neal and Bev Knox of Angola, Ind. She recently graduated from the University of Saint Francis with her masters in science and nursing. She will be working as a family nurse practitioner specializing …read more.

By Leigh Groninger Guest Writer The Masterworks Festival in Winona Lake is a four week event bringing brilliant young artists from around the globe to learn from professionals and perform great classical music for the community. To the founding families, the Masterworks Festival was nothing more than a vision, but in 1997 their vision became …read more.

This summer, Indiana’s 31 private, non-profit colleges and universities are inviting students, parents, and all others interested to come experience their campuses through tours and informational sessions. Grace College is one of 31 schools participating in this year’s Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) events and will be hosting a visit week in conjunction with ICI. Grace …read more.

A free shuttle is being offered from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 5, from Winona Lake’s holiday festivities to Warsaw, where First Friday will be in full swing (see related). Drop off and pick up points will be located at the post offices in Winona Lake and Warsaw. The shuttle will leave from Winona …read more.

Please note the following holiday closings and trash collection adjustments: Warsaw Please note that in observance of Independence Day, the City of Warsaw offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Thursday’s trash pick-up will be on Friday, July 5. All other routes will remain the same Winona Lake  Please note that in observance of Independence …read more.

Please note that in observance of Independence Day, the Winona Lake town offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Trash collection for Tuesday, July 2, will follow its regular pick up schedule. Trash collection for Thursday, July 4, will be picked up on Friday, July 5.

[weaver_youtube D0D_tnJxJIU rel=0] WINONA LAKE – On a perfect morning to perform, Anthony Klingler and Chris Wickard did what they do best, which at the Warsaw Optimist Triathlon Saturday was dominate the competition. Klingler, from Coldwater, Mich., made up key ground on the bike portion of the event, riding the fastest time of 32:03 and …read more.

Looking for events to enjoy on the July 4th holiday weekend? We’ve compiled a list of events happening throughout Kosciusko County. Syracuse Syracuse will host the annual Flotilla Road Race at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 4. Registration will begin for the event at 8 a.m. at Lakeside Park. The Road Race features a 3.3 mile …read more.

Robert LeRoy Bottorff Sr., 65, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in his residence. On Nov. 7, 1947, he was born in Valparaiso, Ind., to Clyde and Anna Bernice (Ketchum) Bottorff. Robert lived in various towns in Northern Indiana until moving to Winona Lake 3 years ago. He …read more.

Kosciusko County Women’s Connection will honor teachers and the nation’s freedom at their monthly brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11 at The Hub, 1201 College Ave., Winona Lake. Attendees are invited to bring a friend and enjoy a light brunch with coffee or tea and be inspired to “Find True Freedom” …read more.

Monday through Wednesday, July 8 to 10,  Concordia University in Wisconsin is hosting a creation conference with the theme, “The Heavens Declare: What Astronomy Can Tell Us about Biblical Creation.” Dr. Don DeYoung, chair of the Science and Mathematics Department at Grace College, will be one of the keynote speakers during the conference, speaking on …read more.

Steven J. Gutowski, 39, whose last known address was Winona Lake, changed his not guilty plea to guilty this morning in Kosciusko Superior Court on three counts forgery, class C felonies, and three counts theft, class D felonies. The latest charges stem from Nov. 28, 2011, and May 4 and May 15, 2012, when he …read more.

Marjorie F. Walters, 93, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away in the evening on Friday, June 14, 2013, at Grace Village Retirement Community. She was born Dec. 12, 1919, to Harry Walter Fisher and Pansy LeValley Fisher in Hartford City, Ind. On May 29, 1941, she married Leon T. Walters, who preceded her in death …read more.

Winona Lake community members have made the tornado tragedy in Moore, Okla., a little easier to bear for more than 150 children. Knitters, crocheters, weavers and quilters have made over 150 care squares since May 25. Stephen Baby, in Pierceton has also joined The Island Weaver by donating 100 pacifiers to attach to care squares …read more.

Reverend John Robert Boggs Jr., 91, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 4:17 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Ind. He was a United Methodist minister, starting his ministry with the church in 1944 and retiring in 1992. He pastored in Ohio, North Dakota and Indiana. He started …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, June 18, 8:37 a.m. South Packerton Road and East 900 South, Sidney. Drivers: Esther Shankster, 28, South Packerton Road, Silver Lake; Corry Miller, 41, East 1425 North, Liberty Mills. Shankster was westbound on CR 900 South when she …read more.

“Imagine Warsaw” is a community visioning project being facilitated by students and faculty from the Community Based Projects Program of Ball State University and is in need of community input. A workshop will be open to residents of the Warsaw community at Warsaw City Hall this Thursday through Saturday, June 20-22. Anyone in the community …read more.

Mary E. Schang, 84, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2013, at Grace Village Health Care. Mary was born on March 2, 1929, in North Liberty, Ind., to Albert Clell Schrader and Leona Fern (Arnold) Schrader. On Dec. 17, 1955, she was married to …read more.

Jefferson Elementary School in Winona Lake was awarded the Healthy Hoosier School Silver Award from the Indiana Department of Education for the 2012-2013 School Year. The National Association of State Boards of Education state that, “Health and success in school are interrelated. Schools cannot achieve their primary mission of education if students and staff are …read more.

The Kosciusko County Senior Expo, presented by Biomet and Senior Expos of Indiana will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, June 15 at the OCC Building located on the campus of Grace College, Winona Lake. Admission is free. There will be free health screenings, exhibitors, entertainment, prizes and more! Come visit …read more.

The MasterWorks Festival is a Christian classical performing arts festival. Young talents and world-class faculty join in four weeks of instruction and performances, to glorify God through the arts. Forty free public concerts are offered each season, and the first is at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Rodeheaver Auditorium in Winona Lake. Tonight’s faculty chamber concert …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IROtewez8M] Kosciusko Lakes and Streams, which is Grace College’s water research center, hosted the fifth annual Northern Indiana Lakes Festival over the weekend. The festival took place in Warsaw and Winona Lake Friday through Sunday, June 7-9. “The lakes are vital to our economy, environment, recreation and our very sense of community. The Lakes …read more.

Area police are searching for two male subjects who may be responsible for a series of vandalism reports. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputies have responded to at least six different criminal mischief calls today which, due to the similarities, all appear to be from potentially the same suspects. Officers began receiving the vandalism reports shortly …read more.

Warsaw Police Department Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Monday, June 10, 10:54 a.m. Officers escorted an individual to Kosciusko Community Hospital after an attempted suicide. Monday, June 10, 10:21 p.m. William Wood reported a lost wallet in Central Park. Winona Lake Police Department Officers of the Winona Lake Police …read more.

The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is celebrating the 20th year of the Triathlon event in our community, which is this year set for Saturday, June 29. The organization needs the public’s help by participating in this Annual Sprint Triathlon which will begin at 8 a.m. June 29, in Winona Lake Park. Cost is $58 for …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IROtewez8M] The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival is underway in Warsaw today and Sunday and there’s still plenty of fun to be had. Events held earlier today were well attended at Center Lake Park where live entertainment continues through 8 p.m. tonight with performances by The Sock Monkeys, Adrienne Frailey and Ivory West. On Sunday, …read more.

A “Winona Centennial Gospel Hymnsing” will be held at the Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, 1200 Kings Highway, in Winona Lake, at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 9. The hymnsing is free and open to the public and features the hymns and gospel songs that were published by the Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Company and that made Winona …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reXCaI8KDmg] WINONA LAKE – For someone who rarely wears his emotions on his sleeve, Jon Schram peeled back the orange on Thursday. The senior No. 1 for Warsaw was ice cold on the 18th green with the chips stacked against him. Facing a 10-foot putt just to achieve eagle, a make would give the …read more.

The Kosciusko Kettleheads Homebrew Club and Cerulean Restaurant are hosting the 3rd Annual Homebrew Tasting at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The event is at the Cerulean Garden, 1101 E. Canal St., in Winona Lake. Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 the day of the event, and complete proceeds benefit Combined Community Services. All donations …read more.

The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival will host multiple races and other athletic events over the weekend, June 7-9. Held annually in Warsaw and Winona Lake, the Lakes Festival celebrates lakes while educating attendees about caring for water resources. The youngest festival-goers can participate in the Water Waddle, a 1-mile fun run for toddlers and kids …read more.

The Enchanted Hills Community Partnership Center is pleased to recognize Kosciusko County teenagers who recently completed the neighborhood center’s first after school digital photography class. The Youth with Vision group met once weekly for half a year during the school year for over 75 hours of instruction. Funding for the program was graciously provided by …read more.

Bruce R. Moore, 84, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 1:51 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2013, in his home. He was born March 19, 1929, Council Bluffs, Iowa, to John Vernal Moore and Francis “Grace” (Robinson) Moore. He married Joyce Cain on Aug. 27, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio. Bruce enlisted in United States Army-Air …read more.

WINONA LAKE – For the second year in a row, Warsaw’s eyes widened while Triton’s eyes burned red. In what almost shaped into 2012 2.0, Warsaw needed every stroke it could muster to card its championship 314, one stroke better than Triton’s 315 and five better than upstart Columbia City’s 319 in the 2013 IHSAA …read more.

Several members of the Winona Lake Centennial Planning Committee display Winona Lake history-themed products that will be available at the Centennial booth at this weekend’s Juried Art Fair in Winona Lake. Winona Lake was incorporated as a town on June 2, 1913.  

Artists from around the country will be displaying and selling their works of art at the 14th annual Juried Art Fair held in The Village at Winona on Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2. Hours for the Art Fair are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. A …read more.

Winona Lake, Ind., and Moore, Okla., may be 870 miles away, but will soon be connected by yarn and love.  Julia Porter, an employee at The Island Weaver in The Village at Winona, and her aunt, Pamela Thomas, of Tulsa, Okla., were on the phone last Tuesday morning after the horrifying tornado that ravaged Moore. …read more.

Most avid gardeners throw potato peels, onion ends, carrot tops and lettuce roots directly into the compost pile to be broken down into rich soil for plants. While certainly a good thing, it’s not the only way for these kitchen scraps to be used. Scrap gardening takes as much, or even less, effort and time …read more.

Hundreds of dedicated runners and volunteers braved the cold and rainy Memorial Day weather to participate in the second annual Tracey Yeager Memorial 5K Run/Walk. The overall male winner was Daniel Neidlinger of Plymouth (Age 25) with a time of 19:03 and Allison Miller of Warsaw (Age 13) won the female division with a time …read more.

SYM Financial Advisors is pleased to announce that Karen Thomas has joined the firm, serving as Client Relationship Coordinator for the Midland group. Karen has over fifteen years of professional business experience, serving both internal and external clients. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Government and Legal Studies from Bowdoin College …read more.

The Kosciusko County Women’s Connection will hold its monthly brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at The Hub, 1201 College Ave., Winona Lake. The theme for the event will be “All the Right Moves,” featuring Deb Collier’s School of Dance with moves from dance trance classes, a new fitness style open …read more.

Commencement ceremonies at Grace College and Theological Seminary took place at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11, in the Orthopaedic Capital Center on the Grace campus. A brass ensemble conducted by Martin Becker provided the prelude and processional accompaniment. The ceremony, which commemorated the 75th anniversary of the college and seminary, included an invocation by Michael …read more.

FC Indiana announced today the establishment of the FC Indiana Youth Advisory Board. The board consists of women’s and girls soccer coaches with deep passion for female player development and excellence. The FC Indiana Youth Advisory Board includes college head coaches; Craig Roberts of Ball State University, Brad Evans of University of Toledo, Steve Brdarski …read more.

The Island Weaver is having classes for kids all summer long. Felting, weaving and more will take place every Tuesday and Thursday during June and July. Visit www.theislandweaver.com for schedule information.

Winona Lake residents can now rent picnic tables for a nominal fee, but the community service will likely cost the town money in the long run. Town coordinator Craig Allebach proposed the matter during Tuesday’s regular council meeting noting the $5 fee per table per 72-hour period is modeled after Warsaw’s policy. Basically, town residents …read more.

In light of Monday’s tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma killing 24 people and nearly leveling the Moore, Okla., community of 56,000 people, Winona Lake councilmen discussed the local tornado warning system and acknowledged its ineffectiveness. Councilman Randy Swanson said he recalled discussion as much as 15 months ago that centered around the town’s only tornado …read more.

It’s time to get your summer started with “All the Right Moves” by bringing a friend to the KCWC Brunch, June 6, at “The Hub,” 1201 College Ave., Winona Lake, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Deb Collier School of Dance will get everyone moving by featuring great moves from Dance Trance classes, a new …read more.

Lakeland Christian Academy recently held its Spring Sports Awards Ceremony and Senior Night. Special awards were presented. Pictured above, in front, from left, are Hailey Nieveen, Senior – Varsity Track and Field Overall Top Scorer; Emilee Catron, Senior – Varsity Track and Field Female Top Distance; Megan Lang, Senior – Varsity Track and  Field Coaches’ …read more.

Grace College announces the opening of its third commuter location in the city of Detroit, Mich., this coming August. Grace chose the location in Detroit based on an invitation from Evangel Ministries. Grace College Detroit will offer an A.A. or A.S. in General Studies (Liberal Arts) for traditional students seeking to live at home and …read more.