The faculty, staff and board of trustees of Grace College and Seminary are excited to welcome former provost Dr. William J. Katip as the president of Grace College and Seminary. He assumed this new role following Dr. Ronald E. Manahan’s final day on May 11. Katip received a B.A. in Bible and Psychology from Grace …read more.

Winona Lake’s Cerulean Restaurant, 1101 E. Canal St., is teaming up with Goshen’s Ignition Music to bring an impressive summer concert lineup to The Garden at Cerulean, the restaurant’s outdoor lounge. Ignition’s owner Steve Martin is booking artists to perform at Cerulean, which will often coincide with the groups’ visits to the Goshen record store. The …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTde9jmDxTE] The annual Fat & Skinny Tire Fest was held over the weekend with a jam-packed schedule of events in both Winona Lake and Warsaw for bicycle enthusiasts. Among the events for the entire family were BMX stunt shows, countryside tours and musical entertainment. For the competition bicyclists, there were a variety of races …read more.

Friday evening in Winona Lake, members of the Warsaw and Winona Lake communities gathered at the 10th annual Fat and Skinny Tire Festival to celebrate the kick off of events. But the kick off of the festival was not the only thing worth celebrating. After years of work and dedication, members of the communities were …read more.

The Warsaw Community Schools Food and Nutrition Services has announced plans to participate 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 enrolled in a state-approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. Free …read more.

WINONA LAKE, IND. – A community appreciation dinner in honor of Dr. Ronald E. Manahan was hosted by Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Miller at Westminster Hall on May 6. During the evening, Manahan was recognized for 36 years of distinguished service and 20 years as president of Grace. The Board of Trustees of Grace …read more.

The 4th Annual Run for Others 5K has a new starting point and race route this year. Runners can expect to line up at the Trailhouse Village Outdoor Store in Winona Lake. The race will then follow the greenway to Roy Street. Proceeds from the race go to Integrated Community Development International, a Warsaw-based nonprofit …read more.

The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival will now have interactive arts activities thanks to a Kosciusko Leadership Academy white paper project. “When our KLA group set out to promote the arts within the community we needed an avenue to engage a large audience,” said Amanda Zambrano, 2013 academy graduate. “By developing an arts component within this …read more.

In just a few short weeks, over 80 companies from around the world will come to Kosciusko County to attend the annual OrthoTec Conference & Exhibition at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College in Winona Lake. OrthoTec chose Kosciusko County as its location for this manufacturing industry’s resource for world-class education and cutting edge …read more.

According to Ryan and Veronica Helser, directors of Missions at Touch of Life Church, in Haiti, only 10 percent of schools are publicly funded, which means many children do not have the privilege to attend school. According to UNICEF, only 52 percent of children attend primary (elementary) school and, of that 52 percent, only about …read more.

Cycling enthusiasts will gather in Winona Lake and Warsaw this weekend for the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest. The three-day event encourages cycling with an emphasize of wellness and enjoyment. The event begins at 7 a.m. Friday with coffee and snacks at 1000 park Bakafe in the Village at Winona. It is aimed at encouraging …read more.

Join the fight against the nation’s leading cause of disability by taking part in the Warsaw Arthritis Walk on Saturday, June 1, at Winona Lake Senior Center, 1590 Park Ave., Winona Lake. The Arthritis Walk is an annual 5K walk (with a 1-mile turn around option) held by the Arthritis Foundation to raise funds to …read more.

Just in time for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Winona Lake, a new book, Winona at 100: Third Wave Rising, The Remarkable History of Winona Lake, Indiana, is being released. Written by Terry White with Steve Grill and published by Winona Lake-based BMH Books, the book details …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbZX0F7Fk3c] Post Offices in Warsaw, Winona Lake and surrounding communities were able to collect over 8,600 pounds of food during the annual Stamp Out Hunger event that took place Saturday. The 21th annual food drive asked Kosciusko County citizens to join the entire nation and “hang a bag of food, for the hungry.” The …read more.

Mariah Woolley will be performing a recital of violin music at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 100 8th St. in Winona Lake, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23. Woolley will be playing selections by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and others. The recital is free and open to the public. A free will offering will be taken …read more.

Grace Seminary graduate, Chaplain Billy Graham, who is also a Major in the U.S. Army, surprised his daughter, Katherine Graham, during Grace College’s 2013 Commencement ceremony Saturday morning. Katherine, who graduated with a degree in English education, did not expect the surprise visit by her father. Maj. Graham had returned home to the United States …read more.

Washington, D.C. – As bicycling continues to grow in popularity, leaders in cities across the country, like Warsaw and Winona Lake, are embracing the environmental, financial and quality of life benefits that come with a population that likes to ride. Today, the League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Communities and …read more.

Attendees of the MasterWorks Festival will be treated to over 40 free performances featuring talented performers from all over the world. Performances will include soloists, orchestras, theatre and opera. Sponsored by the Christian Performing Artists Fellowship, the festival runs from Friday, June 14, to Saturday, July 13. This year’s performance schedule is as follows: Friday, …read more.

Letter carriers of the U.S. Postal Service are doing more than picking up your mail today, they are collecting food donations for local food pantries. Every year, all across the nation, carriers take one day and make a great effort to Stamp Out Hunger. Kosciusko County residents were asked to join on this day and …read more.

Warsaw Community High School stars Abby Schue and Meredith Hollar are pictured with Hannah King and Haiti national team player Nerlande after free soccer training at Grace College. The training is sponsored by International Women’s Opportunity Foundation and is free to all Warsaw area girls. The training is held every Monday from 6 p.m. to …read more.

Each year, Grace College and Seminary honors faculty and staff who have served the college for five years, and again every five years thereafter. This spring, Grace honored 23 employees at a recognition luncheon held on May 1. First-time honorees are: Kim Huntsman, financial aid coordinator Monica Boyer, administrative assistant for the Graduate Department of …read more.

JUDGMENT 05_08_2013 NEW FILINGS 05-08-2013 Superior Court II The following traffic infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge James Jarrette presiding: Failure of occupant to use safety belt ($25) —  David Evans, Warsaw; and William Smith, North Webster. Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, …read more.

The 18th Annual Spring Run for Fun 5K and Half-Marathon, starting at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds and ending at the YMCA on Smith Street in Warsaw is 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. this Saturday, May 11. Registration is from 6:30 a.m. to 7:42 a.m. and both races start at 8 a.m. The Spring Run for …read more.

Dear Editor, The Village at Winona recently had Lifeline Youth and Family Services come out and volunteer for a few hours at The Village. The boys spent the morning pulling weeds, picking up trash and cutting back bushes. The boys from Lifeline worked really hard and were very respectful. We are excited to have Lifeline …read more.

In just a few weeks, over 80 companies from around the world will come to Kosciusko County for the annual OrthoTec Conference & Exhibition at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College in Winona Lake. OrthoTec chose Kosciusko County as its location for this manufacturing industry’s resource for world-class education and cutting edge technologies. Because …read more.

Edna Joy Miller, 104, of Winona Lake, Ind., and formerly of Mentone, Ind., passed away at 12:45 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2013, at Grace Village Retirement Community. She was born Nov. 16, 1908, in Marshall County, Ind., to Orville E. and Nancy H. (Stackhouse) Martin. On Feb. 17, 1928, in Plymouth, Ind., she married Joseph …read more.

Reverend John M. Whitcraft, 96, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2013, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. John was born near Lititz, Penn., on March 19, 1917, to Elmer and Edna (Weaver) Whitcraft.  They preceded him in death. John married Mary Pauline Redcay on Jan. 1, 1940. …read more.

The Grace College School of Business is proud to announce the winners of the 2013 Business Plan Competition. On Wednesday, April 24, six teams of Grace College business students gathered at the Orthopaedic Capital Center for the final round of the contest. Each team was given five minutes to present their business plan to a …read more.

The Island Weaver is celebrating two years in Winona Lake with a celebration on Saturday, May 11. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day, the public is invited to celebrate with The Island Weaver and the fiber animals at 807 E. Canal St., in the Village at Winona. There will be sheep shearing demos …read more.

Mr. and Mrs. John Wagley of Winona Lake will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary May 12.  John and the former Janet Klingstein were married May 12, 1973, in Indianapolis by the Rev. Vernon Hoecker. John is Associate General Counsel IP for Regal Beloit, Fort Wayne. Janet worked for the VA and for KCH and enjoys …read more.

The Winona Lake Parks and Recreation Guide for 2013 boasts numerous events for members of the community of all ages to enjoy. From stories in the park, playgroups, and preschool classes for the young to canoeing, hiking, and zumba for the young at heart. An example of events will include: Stories in the Park – …read more.

Margaret F. “Peg” Scott, 75, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 12:04 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. She was born Oct. 13, 1937, in Chicago, Ill., to Robert F. and Margaret F. (Hully) Fixel. She was a 1955 graduate of Marion High School, Marion, Ind. On Sept. 6, …read more.

Ann Marie Petty, 95, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Ind., passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She had been retired since 1970, having worked as a secretary for Empire Brush Company, and was also a secretary for the Port Chester School District in Port Chester, N.Y. She moved from New York to Warsaw, …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Hee1CBbi0] Despite this morning’s cold temperatures, and through the spitting snow, students of Lakeland Christian Academy were out bright and early collecting grocery bags full of food for the school’s annual community service project. The LCA Food Drive to benefit Combined Community Services this year brought in 11,000 pounds of food. That topped last …read more.

The Kosciusko County Women’s Connection invites local ladies to grab a friend and bring them along to a spring breakfast brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9 at The Hub, 1201 College Ave., Winona Lake. Speaker Janice Price will discuss “The Power of Personality!” Cost is $6 and includes brunch and program. …read more.

This weekend’s weather may have put a damper on many spring activities, but one community event proved that April 20 was a sunny day for babies as 150 participants joined together to help give every baby a healthy start. The total raised by Kosciusko and Whitley counties for March for Babies stands at $22,000 with …read more.

Nate Bosch, associate professor of environmental science and director of Kosciusko Lakes and Streams at Grace College, was recently published in PNAS, the official journal of the United States National Academy of Sciences and one of the most prestigious journals in the country. Bosch co-authored an article about the largest blue-green algal bloom in Lake …read more.

During the evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday, April 16-17, the Circuit on Professionalism series, sponsored by the offices of Career Services and Advancement at Grace College, hosted a mock interview event for Grace College juniors and seniors. More than 50 employers in the Kosciusko County area came to the Grace campus to conduct the interviews, …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club is happy to sponsor the 20th running of the Warsaw Triathlon, set to begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, in 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 …read more.

On Sunday, April 28, Grace College & Seminary faculty, staff, students and alumni will gather to celebrate the past 36 years of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Manahan’s service to Grace College. The service and reception, held in recognition of Dr. Manahan’s retirement after 20 years as president, will begin at 6 p.m. at the Orthopaedic …read more.

The Village of Winona is celebrating the grand opening of Spice Merchants. The new retail store opened today and is located at 903 E. Canal St., formerly Whetstone Woodenware. Spice Merchants will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Products include bulk and/or prepackaged gourmet sea salts, spice blends, herbs, rubs …read more.

Marcella “Marcy” Elaine Regier, 65, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at her residence. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for the past 35 years where she was a member of Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, and Moms In Touch of Warsaw, Ind. Marcy was a …read more.

History majors at Grace College are spending eight weeks during the spring semester working at the Reneker Museum of Winona History. The internships were designed to help students learn valuable professional skills and practical knowledge while helping support the fascinating heritage of the Winona Lake community. The program was offered as part of a class …read more.

The Jacob’s Splatter Powder Paint 5K will be held Saturday, May 4, in Winona Lake to raise money for the Warsaw branch of Jacob’s Ladder, a not-for-profit provider of pediatric rehabilitation services. Founded by a therapist looking to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs, Jacob’s Ladder continues to make progress …read more.

SYM Financial Advisors, an independent investment advisory firm based in Winona Lake, has reached the milestone of $1 billion in assets under management.According to the Schwab 2010 RIA Benchmarking Study, only two percent of independent investment firms reach the level of $1 billion in AUM. SYM, a small firm with 35 employees, ranks among the …read more.

MudLOVE, an artisan ceramics business based in Winona Lake, desires to influence change by remaining committed to their business model based on radical giving. At least 20 percent of all sales are donated to charity in order to improve lives in communities around the world. For the next month, this Hoosier business is selling “peace” …read more.

Kathryn R. Lehmann, 86, formerly of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at The Hearth at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne, Ind. She had been a resident at The Hearth at Sycamore Village since December 2012, and before that she was a six year …read more.

Local architect Mary Ellen Rudisel-Jordan provided a visual presentation to the Winona Lake Town Council showing them where enhancements to the existing walking trail and the town’s street department building could be made. Noting the less than desirable view of the street department building from the walking trail, the council asked Scearce Rudisel Architects to …read more.

When fire departments assist other departments at fires, accidents or other incidents it’s done with a handshake and a pat on the back. So says Mike Brubaker, chief for Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory. Brubaker, a representative of Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s District 2, addressed both the Warsaw Common Council and the Winona Lake Town Council …read more.

Celebration Church invites you to a night of prayer at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17. The church is located at 1289 S. 250 E., Winona Lake. The prayer is dedicated for those affected by the tragic bombings in Boston and to the United States as a whole. The church hopes that through this time of prayer …read more.

Jerry and Christine Ouding are holding the grand opening of Spice Merchants this Friday, April 19, in The Village of Winona, 903 E Canal St. The Oudings are also owners of The Olive Branch, also located in The Village. “Spice Merchants was just a natural fit. Both stores cater to health conscience customers looking for …read more.

Two candidates are seeking to fill a Winona Lake Town Council seat and a Republican caucus is set for Thursday. Kosciusko County Republican Party Chairman Randall Girod announced late Monday that the deadline for candidates to file has passed. Thursday’s caucus will be to fill a vacancy – the remainder of the unexpired term – …read more.

Grace College is hoping to reclaim the title of world record holders in the game of Knockout. Knockout – also known as Lightning – is a game that involves players shooting baskets to survive elimination and, in turn, eliminate other players. The basic rule of the game is if the trailing player makes a shot …read more.

Marvin L. Goodman Jr., 91, formerly of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at his daughter’s residence in Camp Verde, Ariz. He was born Oct. 22, 1921, in Modesto, Calif., to Marvin L. Goodman Sr. and Susan R. (Minnix) Goodman. While attending Grace College & Seminary in Winona Lake, he met …read more.

Grace College recently hired a new enrollment counselor for the Department of Online Education. Brittney Pickett, 2010 graduate of Franklin College, will be assisting in the growth of the department and serving as the go-to person for potential students interested in the online programs. The Department of Online Education exists to equip each student with …read more.

This coming fall, Grace College will be offering two new majors, a Health Science major with added pre-professional tracks and a Mathematics and Computing major. The new Health Science major is specifically designed for students who aspire to provide health care for people through a variety of avenues. The major will provide specific concentrations of …read more.

Donald E. Wallen, 70, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2013 at his residence. On Feb. 11, 1943, Donald was born to Henry and Bessie (Hall) Wallen in Prestonsburg, Ky. He was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., since 1958 residing in Winona Lake. On July 8, 1972, he …read more.

Ladies Pampering Night, a fundraiser for The Beaman Home, will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the C.E. National Russell Center at Grace College. LPN tickets cost just $10 each and can be purchased from Masterson Chiropractic Clinic, 725 E. Market St. All tickets must be purchased in advance. …read more.

It was a productive day in Indianapolis for Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce members last week. Seventeen concerned business people participated in the annual Indy Bus-In. The group met with Lt. Governor Ellspermann to discuss initiatives from her office – including Stellar Community grants and the proposed personal income tax reduction as part of …read more.

This coming fall, a new communication professor will join the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication at Grace College. Dr. Patrick Loebs, who received his Ph.D. in March from the University of Memphis, will become an assistant professor of Communication, teaching classes such as Public Relations and Mass Communication. “We are excited to have Dr. …read more.

On Friday, April 19, Rachel Cruze, daughter of well-known financial advisor and author Dave Ramsey, will be visiting campus to speak during chapel at Grace College. The event will be held at 10:30am in the Orthopaedic Capital Center, and the public is welcome to attend. Her visit will conclude Financial Freedom Week at Grace, a …read more.

Jefferson Elementary School in Winona Lake is now part of the “Adopt-A-Pilot” program through Southwest Airlines. Captain Alan Hoover, who lives in Winona Lake and flies for Southwest Airlines out of Chicago, approached Jefferson Principal Mr. Robertson about bringing this educational program to fifth grade students at Jefferson and was met with an enthusiastic “Yes!” …read more.

Jane Jontz, 87, Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 5:55 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. She was born on March 5, 1926, in Winona Lake, to the late John Robert Richards and Mary Eileen (Martin) Richards Sands. On Nov. 28, 1948, she was married to Robert Samuel …read more.

Two candidates have now filed for Winona Lake Town Council (Ward 2) to fill a vacancy being left with the resignation of John Boal. The two candidates are Terry A. Howie, 602 Robson Rd., Winona Lake; and Dennis L. Duncan, 105 Freedom Ln., Winona Lake. Declaration of Candidacy forms must be filed with Kosciusko County …read more.

Dr. E. Michael ‘Mike’ Grill, 67, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2013, after battling leukemia at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born on Nov. 29, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Adam Edward “Ed” Grill and Kittie (Myers) Grill, who survives in Winona Lake. …read more.

The generosity of the Women of Grace group at Grace College resulted in creating more than 60 comfort kits for the Red Cross when the group met to hold their regularly scheduled meeting and assemble the kits. The Red Cross routinely gives a comfort kit to each family member affected by a house fire.  A …read more.

President of Grace College and Seminary, Dr. Ron Manahan, has announced that Commencement 2013, which will be held May 11, will also conclude his 20 years as president of the Winona Lake college. Provost Dr. Bill Katip will accept the role of president for the institution on May 12. Katip brings 39 years of higher …read more.

Rita Kay Ferguson, 63, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 1:50 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, in Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for the past 24 years where she attended church at the Salvation Army of Warsaw and was a member of the Salvation …read more.

Two upcoming Republican caucuses are being held in Kosciusko County and the slate of candidates continues to fill. In Winona Lake, an April 18 caucus will take place to appoint a replacement for Winona Lake Town Council Ward 2. Councilman John Boal has announced his resignation. To date, Terry A. Howie, 602 Robson Rd., Winona …read more.

An accident reconstruction team was called to College Avenue and 7th Street in Winona Lake at about 11:20 p.m. Thursday following an accident that downed power lines. The two-vehicle crash at College Avenue and 7th Street required extrication of the passenger in a vehicle that slammed into a row of parked cars. Two ambulances were …read more.

Please be advised that a caucus of eligible Winona Lake Republican Precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the Winona Lake Town Council Chambers, 1310 Park Ave., for the purpose of filling the vacancy (remainder of the unexpired term of John Boal, who has submitted his resignation, effective March 31, …read more.

Winona Lake Town Council President John Boal announced his resignation at Tueday’s town council meeting. According to Boal, his resignation will go into effect on March 31, following which he will join the College of Biblical Studies in Houston, Texas, as the new vice president of advancement. “I’ve enjoyed working with each of you and …read more.

Ladies, grab some friends or bring your mom and daughters for a weekend of shopping and entertainment at the Warsaw Women’s Expo in the Orthopaedic Center, Winona Lake, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 24. Admission is $10 each day. Relax and rejuvenate, …read more.

Nancy Ann (Boggs) Shoemaker, 87, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 11:03 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2013 in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 21, 1926, to Harry W. and Helen C. (Dale) Boggs. She was united in marriage to ‘Tim’ Byron Leroy Shoemaker on June 12, …read more.

Kids Market Inc., a non-profit organization that helps women and children of Kosciusko County by supporting other organizations such as Fellowship Mission Homeless Shelter, Combined Community Services Project Independence, Heartline and the Beaman Home. This weekend, Kids Market is holding its semi-annual event to raise money for its missions. Rodeheaver Auditorium in Winona Lake will …read more.

Grace College Alumni Services is providing a unique opportunity this April 9-10 for alumni and friends to experience the remarkable 70,000-square-foot Answers in Genesis Creation Museum just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. This state-of-the-art facility brings the pages of the Bible to life in dynamic form, presenting the story of Genesis through realistic portrayals of the …read more.

Lauri Hoover, owner of The Island Weaver in Winona Lake, will give a demonstration of weaving looms at 6:30 p.m. March 26, at Warsaw Community Public Library. Hoover will demonstrate projects that can be simple and easily woven, using sophisticated as well as very simple looms that you can make at home. There will be …read more.

McArthur Counseling Center is the gold level sponsor for the Victim Services fourth annual 5K Walk/Run, which will take place on Saturday, April 20, in Winona Lake. A pre-registration form is available online through April 10 at www.warsaw.in.gov, click on Departments >Police >Victim Services. All pre-registered participants are guaranteed a T-shirt with their $15 entry …read more.

The Kosciusko County Women’s Connection monthly brunch will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 4, at The Hub, 1201 College Ave., Winona Lake. This month’s theme will be “Singing in the Rain” with live instrumental music by John and Cathy Miller. Fran Kidwell will also share how music equals life at …read more.

Clayton Hall, 60, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2013, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Ind. He was born Oct. 5, 1952, in McDowell, Ky., to Willis and Stella (Osborne) Hall. He was formerly a resident of McDowell, Ky., and Marion, Ohio. On July 7, 1990, in Warsaw he …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The annual celebration of local lakes, the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival, is now a three-day event, this year scheduled for June 7-9. Organized by Kosciusko Lakes and Streams, a water research and education center at Grace College, the Lakes Festival is a weekend of events and activities on the shores of local …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – “Grace College has set itself apart as an institution of academic collaboration and outstanding student support,” Sen. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) said in recognizing the college’s 75th anniversary. “It effectively fosters biblical values, leadership skills and strength of character that its alumni will carry for a lifetime. As a graduate student at Grace, …read more.

Sen. Jim Banks will be presenting a resolution to the Indiana State Senate Tuesday honoring Grace College and Seminary’s 75th anniversary and achievements as an institution. The resolution will be read before the Indiana State Senate in Indianapolis, and representatives from Grace will have the privilege to attend the event at the capitol. The resolution …read more.

Yolanda Mae (Dasch) Polston, 83, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013, in Grace Village Health Care Winona Lake. She was born to Neal and Hattie Dasch on Oct. 1, 1929, in Lawrenceville, Ill. On May 21, 1950, she married Porter William Polston. They were blessed with four children: …read more.

The Kosciusko County DUI Taskforce, comprised of county and local law enforcement agencies, will participate in roving patrols and a sobriety checkpoint during the month of March. 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.

As Grace College quickly becomes one of the quality providers in online education, some notable achievements are emerging. Tim Ziebarth, director of Online Education, along with a team of collaborators, achieved a “five” rating on a quality review of their online Principles of Management course hosted through Learning House, Grace’s online education solutions partner. The …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpMzfmldkGQ]   StaceyPageOnline.com recently had the opportunity to sit down with Patrick Kavanaugh, executive director of both the Christian Performing Artists’ Fellowship and the MasterWorks Festival, to learn more about the festival and what event attendees may expect in the upcoming 2013 season. The MasterWorks festival, which began in 1997 in New York, has been an …read more.

During the weekend of Feb. 15-16, Grace College hosted 133 high school students for its Presidential Scholarship Competition. The competition, held annually, brings finalists to campus to compete for scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 per year. This year’s winners included the following local and area winners: Achievement Scholarship – Chelsee Christoffel of Pierceton McClain …read more.

Grace College in Winona Lake is pleased to announce that members of the second cohort of the Orthopaedic Regulatory and Clinical Affairs graduate program are slated to graduate on May 11. Twenty-four O.R.C.A. students will receive their degrees in the college’s annual commencement ceremony after completing a rigorous year of study in 12 courses designed …read more.

The Christian Performing Artists’ Fellowship, a sponsor of Masterworks Festival, invites the public to attend “Around the World,” a concert that showcases music from around the world. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Rodehever Auditorium, Winona Lake. Around the World will feature the musical stylings …read more.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac96QHMo0C8]   At 11 p.m. Friday Warsaw Fire Department was called for a full assist with Winona Lake Fire Department to a house fire at 1202 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Two adults residing in the home were in the residence when the fire started. Both escaped without injury. The American Red Cross Kosciusko County …read more.

On Wednesday, March 20, following Grace College’s Spring Day of Worship, students and faculty will come together for a day set aside for the celebration of student scholarship. Communitas, a scholarship forum designed to integrate academic excellence, creative expression, and Christian faith, will be held at the Orthopedic Capital Center starting at 1 p.m. “I …read more.

Cheryl Bremer, chairwoman of the Special Education Department and assistant professor of education at Grace College, was honored with the title of 2012 Outstanding Professor of the Year. Bremer was nominated by her students and awarded by The Indiana Council for Exceptional Children, an innovative organization concerned with the betterment of all student outcomes. The …read more.

Edward Lynn Gardner, 52, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at his residence. He loved the Lord and was a loving husband and father. He was a compassionate person to the point that one day he picked up a hitchhiker and gave him his new boots and coat. …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 27, 2013 Dana Mishelle Miller, 24, 10360 S. Edgewater Dr., Silver Lake, arrested for probation violation. No bond Lucky Johnny Winters, 20, 2222 Balboa Ct., Fort Wayne, arrested for possession of marijuana. Bond: $450 Fabian Malagon Sanchez, 28, 1202 Wooster Rd. …read more.

The March of Dimes will be holding its annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 20, to raise funds to support prenatal wellness programs, research grants, neonatal intensive care unit family support programs and advocacy efforts for stronger, healthier babies. The March for Babies 5K in Warsaw is Saturday, April 20, at Winona Lake Senior Center. Registration …read more.

Dr. Gordon Nickel, a specialist on the historic relationship between Islam and Christianity, will be visiting the Grace College campus Friday, March 22, to deliver this year’s Lyceum Lecture on Faith and the Academy. The lecture is titled “A Christian Response to Global Islam” and will be held at 7 p.m. in Westminster Hall on …read more.

Imogene L. Preston, 95, of Albion, Ind., passed away at 5 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. She was born Jan. 30, 1918, in Topeka, Ind., to Irvin and Ella (Moseman) Fought. She married Clayton Preston on Feb. 6, 1937. He preceded her in death in 2011. Imogene was a homemaker and had worked for the …read more.

The city of Warsaw and town of Winona Lake have re-applied to the League of American Bicyclists for consideration to receive a Bicycle Friendly Community designation. A joint application was submitted for the two communities. An application was previously submitted in 2012, but a designation was not awarded. Since that time, many improvements have been …read more.

Solon Waverly Hoyt, 91, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. He was born on April 2, 1921, in Dallas Center, Iowa to Clarence Lyman Hoyt and Anna Leola (Dorsey) Hoyt. On Aug. 22, 1942, he was …read more.