WINONA LAKE — Fourth through 12th-grade students in Kosciusko County are invited to submit artwork for the Lilly Center Art Contest. The theme is “Life at the Lake.” Submissions are open until Wednesday, April 15, said a news release from the Lily Center for Lakes and Streams. The Lilly Center Art Contest is an annual …read more.

Jeroldine Rae “Jeri” Seely, 79, of Milford, went home to be with Lord Sunday, Nov. 17. She was born July 26, 1940, in Goshen, the daughter of Jerry and Katherine (Huber) Bushong. She married Durward “Bud” Seely Sept. 11, 1960. He survives. She was editor in chief with The Papers Inc., where she was employed …read more.

MILFORD — The Papers Incorporated Publisher Ron Baumgartner announced Deb Patterson will serve as the interim editor-in-chief for the company. Patterson will be filling the vacancy left by the death of Jeri Seely, editor-in-chief. Patterson started in the editorial department at The Papers on a part-time basis through a high school program at Fairfield Junior/Senior …read more.

MILFORD — One of the highlights of Milford Fest is the naming of the Senior King and Queen, when a couple is recognized for their service to the community. The 2019 king and queen are Bob and Sue Cockburn. Married for 48 years, Bob and Sue have three adult children whose families continue to reside …read more.

The Papers Inc. promoted Scott Slusser to director of technology Monday, June 19.

KOSCIUSKO — Two of the defendants were dismissed from the ongoing suit stemming from the 2014 death of Gary Helman. The Papers Inc. and Stacey Staley were granted a dismissal by Kosciusko County Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed. The motions to dismiss were presented in court on Nov. 30. The court took the arguments presented under advisement …read more.

The Papers is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 25 at the Milford Community Building. Gas Card prizes will be given.

Some of you may remember the “Indiana Weekend” music video that was filmed at Wawasee High School and in Warsaw. Jessica Hardy and Brent Kado, the team behind the video, had such a good time with the project that they were inspired to make the “Teens Explain” web series. The premise of the series is …read more.

Susan Littlefield, left, account executive with The Papers Inc. presented a rebate check to the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce at its annual awards dinner Monday. NW Chamber President Sue Ward, center, accepted with Martha Stoelting, North Webster reporter for The Papers and chamber board member, looking on. A percentage of the advertising dollars …read more.

Several inductions into the Kosciusko Innovation and Entrepreneur Hall of Fame were made Wednesday, Dec. 11. The third annual induction into the hall of fame had a record turnout, as only a handful of tickets remained for the event held at Champagne Jam in Warsaw. Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation once again honored this year’s inductees. …read more.

Reliable. Committed to quality. Progressive. Those are among the attributes that have propelled The Papers Inc. into one of the more successful companies in Kosciusko County. In over 70 years, The Papers in Milford has evolved into a diverse combination of newspaper and magazine publications, commercial printing and, as of April 30, 2012, digital media. …read more.

Donating money is not the only way to save lives. In fact, you could save up to three lives without spending a cent. The American Red Cross is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors of all blood types. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Nationwide, donations through the Red Cross …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.

Steven Joseph Gutowski, 38, of Warsaw, was arraigned in court this week on charges of theft and forgery stemming from his employment with The Papers Inc. in Milford. Gutowski appeared in Superior Court I for his initial hearing on three counts of forgery, class C felonies; and three counts theft, class D felonies. Gutowski told the court he …read more.

Milford Police have received a warrant for the arrest of Steve Gutowski, 38, a former account representative for The Municipal, a publication of The Papers Inc., Milford. The warrant charges Gutowski, whose last known address was in Winona Lake, with three counts of theft, Class B felonies; and three counts of forgery, Class C felonies. Milford Police …read more.

It’s almost time to shop till you drop but before that, enter the North Webster Christmas Cash contest at local area merchants. A total of $400 in Christmas Cash will be split between several winners to spend at participating stores. First place earns $250, second is $100 while third place has the opportunity to spend $50. It is similar …read more.

“First off, it’s a worthy cause. There have been many employees and family members of employees who have been affected by cancer and have lost loved ones to cancer,” said Kip Schumm, director of marketing at The Papers Inc. “The Kosciusko County Cancer Fund is a worthy program.” Each year, The Papers, a Milford-based printing …read more.

Sponsors of The Kosciusko County Senior Expo are ready to cut the ribbon to open the event on June 16 at The Orthopaedic Capital Center on the campus of Grace College. The expo, open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is a day of opportunities all for free — admission, parking, health screenings, antique appraisals, entertainment and prizes. There …read more.

StaceyPageOnline.com, Kosciusko County’s brand new and only digital daily newspaper, is happy to be a supporter of Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County by sponsoring a rain barrel for the “Rain on Kosciusko” promotion. Habitat for Humanity and its volunteers have turned 28 rain barrels into works of art which will be unveiled at Warsaw’s First Friday …read more.

By SARAH WRIGHT Staff Writer [email protected]  Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce met May 2 at The Papers’ main office, 206 S. Main Street, Milford, where after the meeting board members were given a tour. Chad Jonsson reported on Syracuse SummerFest’s progress. The event will start at 8:30 a.m. July 7 with a fun run hosted by …read more.

By PHOEBE MUTHART Staff Writer [email protected] Kosciusko County Commissioners have given the go ahead for Emergency Management Director Ed Rock to write a grant in the county’s name for approximately $568,000. The county would be the fiscal agent for the grant, which will be used by Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory. Rock says the grant would …read more.