Video courtesy Roger Ockoman By Ray Balogh InkFreeNews WEBSTER LAKE — An overnight fire destroyed two Lake Webster homes and damaged a third Friday, April 24. No injuries were reported, as the two destroyed houses were unoccupied at the time. Damage is estimated at more than $300,000. According to Lt. Matt Stamm of the North …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council held a presentation to honor Mitch Titus, the town’s fire chief who died May 5 as a result of a workplace accident a few days earlier. The family of Titus was presented with a gold-plated ceremony ax that bore an inscription honoring Titus’ years of service with …read more.

WARSAW — Firefighters from Warsaw and Winona Lake responded to a house fire at 533 East Market Street in Warsaw on Saturday morning, March 2. Central Dispatch announced the fire at 7:53 a.m. and called Winona Lake to respond with an assist of Warsaw units shortly thereafter. Personnel at the scene called back to dispatchers …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A fundraiser volleyball game helped raise $250 for the Jefferson School lunch bucket fund.

WINONA LAKE — Terry Himes was named the Fireman of the Year of the Winona Lake Fire Department during their annual Christmas party held Saturday, Dec. 8.

WINONA LAKE — In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed fire prevention week a national observance making it the longest running public health observance in the United States. Each year during fire prevention week, children and adults learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Fire prevention week is observed each year during the week …read more.

WARSAW — Two people were transported by helicopter after a two vehicle accident on US 30. At approximately 3:20 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, firefighters with the Atwood Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle accident involving two pickup trucks on the westbound lanes of US 30, near CR 500W. According to dispatch, a …read more.

WARSAW — Firefighters from Warsaw, Leesburg and Winona Lake were called out early Sunday morning, April 8, to battle a fire inside the Waste Management building at 2352 N. Boeing Road in Warsaw. Dispatchers first called Leesburg firefighters to the scene involving smoke being seen emanating from the metal pole building at about 7:30 a.m. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — At approximately 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 6, Winona Lake Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident on East Pierceton Road, just east of Stonehenge Golf Club. A black truck left the roadway and rolled, causing significant damage. Officials on scene were unable to disclose if the driver was injured. Kosciusko County …read more.

WINONA LAKE — On Friday, Dec. 15, two Winona Lake firemen received awards for their service.  Keaton Schopf received the Winona Lake Fireman of the Year award and Ron Sellers received the Fireman Service Award.

WINONA LAKE — All is well following a scare in which two paddle boaters went missing this afternoon on Winona Lake. The teen girls, who asked to remain anonymous, had rented a paddle boat from the Winona Lake Parks Department. They were out on the lake when a storm blew in and they decided to …read more.

By 1ST SGT. CHAD HILL Public Information Office, Kosciusko County FACT Team WARSAW — Two Individuals are in Critical Condition Following an Motorcycle Crash in Kosciusko County Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Deputies and emergency personnel responded at 6:55 p.m. last evening, Wednesday, May 11, to the area of 4305 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, after receiving …read more.

WARSAW — Emergency personnel are currently responding to a report of a fire at Key West Car Wash, 2870 Frontier Drive, Warsaw.

[weaver_youtube IpQo5lFF2pY rel=0]   PRELIMINARY UPDATE — At least five buses and a support vehicle were destroyed in this morning’s fire at the Warsaw Bus Garage. Warsaw Community Schools have closed for the day. Neighboring school corporations have reportedly offered assistance with buses if needed. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Chad Hill, on …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Police along with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory are investigating a fire at Valley Forge Laundromat. According to a police report filed Wednesday evening, Dec. 23, the cause of that fire is being investigated as possibly arson. The fire call was received at approximately 7:54 p.m. Wednesday evening. Firefighters were still at the …read more.

UPDATE — It will be a sad Christmas for those residing at 608 N. Lincoln Street, Warsaw, as a member of their family was lost in a house fire earlier this evening. Attempts by paramedics with Lutheran EMS Kosciusko to revive a 2-year-old German shepherd/husky were unsuccessful. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Department was notified around 5:25 p.m. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Annual Firemen’s Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 19, honored two of its own with awards. Fire Chief Mitch Titus was recipient of the Fireman of the Year Award with Firefighter Todd Kohler receiving the Winona Lake Service Award. Titus, who has lead the volunteer department for approximately six years, is …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Fire Department, Winona Lake Fire Department, Warsaw Police Department and Lutheran EMS were called around 5:45 a.m. this morning, Sunday, Nov. 1, to the scene of a fire at Shamrock Mobile Home Community, near Lake City Highway, Warsaw.

TIPPECANOE TOWNSHIP —A combine harvesting beans in a field Monday afternoon caused five separate fires Monday afternoon that resulted in four fire departments responding. The fire was at the intersection of CR 300N and CR 475E, south of the Barbee Chains in Tippecanoe Township.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Fire Department boasts more than just heroes against fires. Firefighters with the volunteer department are also fighting to support those with muscular dystrophy through support of the Fort Wayne Muscular Dystrophy Association. For over 30 years, firefighters with the Winona Lake Volunteer Fire Department have been hosting a “boot …read more.

[weaver_youtube R0SJUrisSiE rel=8]   Four occupants in the residence at 1306 Oriole Drive, Warsaw, along with several dogs, escaped without injury when a garage caught fire late Tuesday evening, June 16. Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Department received a call at 11:22 p.m. of a garage fire, with a vehicle still inside. Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Chief Mike …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory responded to a working fire in a restroom at RR Donnelley, 2801 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, at 6:04 p.m. Thursday. The fire was contained to the restroom and extinguished. Fire units were on the scene for approximately three hours. Assisting departments were Winona Lake Fire, Multi-Township EMS, Claypool and Pierceton fire …read more.

At its February meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Winona Lake Town Council engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding Ordinance 2015-1-1. The island in Winona Lake (Map courtesy of Google) The ordinance was introduced at the council’s January meeting, and its purpose is to limit the weights of large trucks on the island, which sits …read more.

After 16 years of service, Winona Lake Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Bell has retired. At the Jan. 20 Winona Lake Town Council meeting, town officials, members of the community and fellow fire fighters gathered to honor Bell. Town Coordinator Craig Allebach read the following speech: “This evening we are here to recognize Assistant …read more.

In this modern, hyper-connected internet age we now live in, quality internet service is of the utmost importance. Every second of every single day, terabyte upon terabyte of data is transferred from server to server all over the world – streaming videos, Facebook updates, checking email, and so much more. This is a brave new …read more.

UPDATE: According to a press release from the Warsaw Police Department, at approximately 2:22 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 3-year-old Brenda Lazano of Warsaw exited Carniceria San Jose, located on E. Winona Ave. near Wood Street, and walked towards the driver’s side of her parents van, parked in front of the store. The report states Lazano …read more.

Members of the Winona Lake Volunteer Fire Department together with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, will celebrate their 60-year partnership and kick off the fire fighters’ annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign to benefit children and adults affected by muscle disease throughout the Winona Lake area. For six decades, fire fighters have fueled MDA’s mission to …read more.

[weaver_youtube 5bVFX70fTQY rel=0] The Village at Winona was the location for Winona Lake Fire Department’s 100th anniversary celebration. Held today, the event saw displays of fire trucks – old and new – and photos relating to the fire department over its century long history.

Atwood Fire Department responded to a fire at approximately 5 a.m. today on Crystal Lake Road that resulted in the deaths of thousands of chickens. According to Mike Harmon, Atwood Fire Department Fire Chief, the fire was located in a building owned by Egg Innovations, which reportedly purchased the property about a year and a …read more.

In honor of Warsaw firefighter Joshua Engler who tragically lost his son earlier this week, the Winona Lake Volunteer Fire Department is postponing its 100th anniversary celebration. Instead of celebrating, the WLFD volunteers will staff the Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire Territory so all WWFT firefighters can attend the funeral for Kurt Engler. The anniversary celebration was …read more.

A rare and unusual incident sparked a small electrical fire at a vacant house in Warsaw. At approximately 9:15 p.m., firefighters of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory were dispatched to a residence at the corner of Reed and Smith streets. WFD Battalion Chief Ed Kipker tells StaceyPageOnline.com this morning that the fire was caused by “a floating neutral. …read more.

Emergency personnel responded to a house fire at 1010 E. Smith St., Warsaw. County records indicate the home is owned by Juan Buitrago. The residents of the home called 911 to report their kitchen was on fire. The two adults and a child in the home safely evacuated. Warsaw Fire Department was called and asked …read more.

Pierceton firefighters responded to a report of an electrical fire at 204 W. Walnut St., at about 11:45 a.m. today. Although a full assist from Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory was called for, the fire was under control within minutes. According to county records, the home is owned by Donald and Linda Chilson of Reed City, Mich. …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers who investigated an incident involving a woman being run over by a car Wednesday afternoon south of Warsaw, say it was an accident. Tracy Prater, 39, was outside her home in the driveway when she said she slipped on ice and fell to the ground. Prater and Benjamin D. Irvine, …read more.

Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory was called at 7:06 a.m. this morning to the scene of an attic fire at 614 W. Market St., Warsaw. Firefighters arriving at the single family residence observed light smoke coming from the roofline of the home. Winona Lake was called for an engine assist and Leesburg Fire Department was called for …read more.

[weaver_youtube YtlpV32ezQ0 rel=0] Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory officials say five families have been left homeless following a fire that broke out at in the basement apartment of a multi-family residence at 423 E. Arthur St., Warsaw. According to Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Fire Chief Mike Brubaker, the apartment building is a total loss. Though firefighters do not …read more.

A fire in Pierceton Thursday night left two people homeless. Pierceton Fire Department was called at 9:30 p.m. to 5358 E. Washington Rd., Pierceton, where a mobile home was reportedly burning. By the time crews arrived on scene, the trailer was fully engulfed and Winona Lake Fire Department was called for a full assist. The …read more.

A Warsaw man was killed late Sunday night after crashing his moped and was then struck by a passing vehicle. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigators are trying to determine why Brandon D. Hollon, 23, lost control of his moped in the 5000 block of Pierceton Road, and crashed. Hollon was traveling west on the road …read more.

Winona Lake Fire Department was called at about 2:15 p.m. Saturday for a full assist with Claypool at a house fire. The fire, according to Squad 70 Investigator Gordon Baker, started in the basement of a modular home at 5976 50 West. The modular is owned by Dave Kotterman. Just after 3 p.m. Squad 70, …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOmgq54tIKs]   Zachary D. White, 20, of Syracuse, is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after driving a vehicle into a train Saturday night then fleeing the scene. At 9:40 p.m., Warsaw Police and Fire departments and Multi-Township EMS were called to the crossing at Market and Hickory streets where a car, allegedly driven by …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1acptvWSgNo] Warsaw, Winona Lake and Pierceton fire departments are battling a trash fire behind a commercial building east of Warsaw. According to Rob Barker of the WFD, approximately one acre is on fire. The burning materials include rubber tires. The fire started at approximately 3 p.m. and was under control within 30 minutes, although …read more.