WARSAW — A Warsaw Community High School graduate is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Curt Nisly (R-Milford) and his fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2019 legislative session. Keeton Bartol, a resident of Warsaw, is the son of Brenden and Dora Bartol. He is a junior at Purdue University and …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Decades ago Jim Folsom felt the call to become a full-time man of the cloth. But a funny thing happened on the way to the pastorate. In 1977 he enrolled in Grace College, graduating in 1981 with a double major in the Bible and biblical languages. He proceeded immediately to the campus seminary …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw will be conducting swim lessons this summer at the WCHS community pool.

WARSAW — WCHS in conjunction with Warsaw Police Department participated in a routine canine sweep of the classrooms this morning, Dec. 20. Lt. Joel Beam of WPD was instrumental in coordinating the efforts. The building was placed in a lockout mode where teachers continued to teach, yet hallway traffic was suspended. Three dogs and handlers …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Performing Arts Center and ACTS have partnered to present a free, family-friendly movie night. At 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Warsaw PAC, guests are invited to attend a free showing of the movie “Elf.” In addition to the movie showing, doors will open at 6 p.m. for pictures with …read more.

WARSAW — Plan to attend the Warsaw High School Winter Dance Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the Warsaw Performing Arts Center auditorium. Support friends and family in dance performance classes as they demonstrate grace and elegance in a variety of styles of dance. Tickets are $6 for adults and students, and all …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Community Concert Association announces its first concert of the 2017-18 series will feature the Purdue Men’s Varsity Glee Club. The concert will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in the Performing Arts Center at Warsaw High School, 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw.

WARSAW — The Tigers stormed Market Street Friday evening in their annual homecoming parade. The parade kicked off at 5 p.m. and featured over 25 floats with special guest Mayor Joe Thallemer and Parade Marshall Officer David Morales. However, this year it wasn’t just the Tigers on the floats. With the theme of Disney, Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School will hold freshmen orientation from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, in the Performing Arts Center. All incoming freshmen students and their parents are invited and encouraged to attend. Two presentation times will be offered to allow more flexibility to parents. Presentations will be held at 5:15 …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Stephen Clark as assistant principal of the class of 2021 at Warsaw Community High School. Clark attended DePauw University where he received his major in education studies with minors in history and Spanish. He went on to Earlham College, where he graduated with …read more.

GOSHEN — Fairfield Cosmetology Department struck gold at the SkillsUSA State Conference in Indianapolis April 21-22.

WARSAW — Bradley J. Nethercutt, a graduating senior at Warsaw Community High School, has been named one of more than 4,000 candidates in the 2017 US Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.5 million students expected to graduate from US high schools in the year 2017. Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars …read more.

WARSAW — Since August 2016, juniors and seniors from Kosciusko County high schools have been taking advantage of a new, two-year cosmetology program at Inspire College of Cosmetology, 3171 E. Center St., Warsaw, the result of a partnership between Inspire and the Warsaw Area Career Center. “We’d been receiving requests from students for a cosmetology …read more.

On Thursday night, Warsaw High School held the 37th annual Art Exhibit and Fine Arts Festival from 6 to 9 p.m. The event is sponsored yearly by the Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa, a sorority group with the goal of promoting charity, culture and education in Indiana. The main event was the juried art show …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School dance performance I, II and select dance ensemble classes will present their 2016 spring dance concert, Velocity, at 7 p.m. Friday, May 13. The recital will showcase these performers in a variety of styles including jazz, hip hop, musical theater and contemporary dance. Original works choreographed by the …read more.

WARSAW — Local artists that wish to explore their skills at cartooning will be excited about a new workshop being offered this June. The course will explore creating original cartoon characters as well the business of working with licensed personalities such as Archie, Superman, and Bugs Bunny. They will also personify animals and objects. And, …read more.

WARSAW — For many young women, prom marks a special turning point in a high school career. It’s a time to pause on school work, sports and community involvement to enjoy one night of being a princess. But for some young women, that night can feel like a far-away version of Cinderella’s tale. High school …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Cares has unveiled its new logo, which was designed by Fort Wayne company Dowden Consulting. Kosciusko Cares has been in existence since 2012. Kosciusko Cares is headed in a new exciting direction which has led to a re-brand of its logo. “Since 2012 Kosciusko Cares has evolved from its initial purpose of …read more.

WARSAW — At first it was just an in-joke amongst the Henn family of Warsaw, “We should get Oren a Twitter account!” Oren Henn, a 6-year-old first-grader at Lincoln Elementary School in Warsaw, is the youngest of four children of Steve Henn, a writer and English teacher at Warsaw Community High School. Steve and his …read more.

WARSAW — One individual was extricated from a Chrysler Sebring and taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. Following a two-vehicle accident at 1 Tiger Lane at Detroit Street. According to information at the scene, the Chrysler was struck by a pick up truck. Warsaw Fire Department and Lutheran EMS, along with Warsaw Police Department responded to …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 700 block East Northshore Drive, Syracuse. Kimberly A. Reidenbach reported a battery Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:14 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1000 block East Clark Street, Warsaw. Police were notified of a hit and …read more.

By MARCI FRANKS Director, Food and Nutrition, Warsaw Community Schools The Warsaw Community Schools have 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 …read more.

Warsaw High School FFA has received a $2,500 donation from Kosciusko County farmer Jeff Thompson and America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The donation will help FFA members attend career development events and provide them with new, up-to-date technology. “We are very excited about this donation,” FFA Advisor Lynnette Markey said. “We …read more.

Kaveh Akbar’s fixation with fan mail began when he was 14. At that age, he heard the first album that truly moved him, “Business Casual” by the band Beep Beep. It moved him so much, he felt it was essential to communicate his feelings to the band. When the lead singer wrote back, Akbar was …read more.

By CHUCK KNEBL Communications Manager, WorkOne WorkOne is please to announce the results of career development competitions among region two high school students that occurred during the Northern Indiana Career Development Conference. The Jobs for America’s Graduates students who earned first and second places in each competition have been invited to represent region two at …read more.

By DANI BARKEY Chief Accountability Officer, Warsaw Community Schools The Warsaw Community High School Instrumental Music Department will present “A Holiday Celebration” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center Auditorium. The concert will feature the WCHS Jazz Band, Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Ensemble, Brass Choir and the Percussion Ensemble. The WCHS …read more.

Riley Children’s Foundation and the Riley Warsaw Regional Leadership Committee invite you to celebrate the hope that Riley Hospital for Children gives to families. Camille Kerlin, a senior at Warsaw High School, will share her perseverance through three open-heart surgeries and how she was translated her medical journey into philanthropic support for the hospital that …read more.

WARSAW — Looking for a fun, free, and educational experience for your children? On Saturday, March 15, The Symphony of the Lakes presents its first concert of the year entitled, “Orchestra 101: A Passport to the Classics.” It’s being held at the Warsaw High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets to the concert are free to …read more.

For one day only – Saturday, March 8 – Cerulean in Winona Lake will be removing the lunch bento boxes from the menu, and instead offer a full bar of brunch items featuring local produce and proteins. All proceeds from each $20 meal go to the Warsaw Community High School Athletics Department. The brunch will …read more.

FFA is not just about farming; in fact that’s but a fraction of what the National FFA Organization offers. The students of Warsaw FFA at Warsaw High School are exploring all of the interesting opportunities that FFA offers. “There’s beaucoups of things you can do,” says President Lindsey O’Hara, a senior at WHS. And O’Hara’s …read more.

[weaver_youtube UutCGCuzcZ4 rel=0] A Warsaw Community High School sophomore accused of yelling at and pouring a bottle of water on a middle school girl on the bus ride home is being punished, but the mother of the victim said the punishment falls far short of the school’s own disciplinary requirements. “No wonder bullying is such …read more.

“The Secret Garden” musical will be presented by the Warsaw Community High School Theater Department at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Nov. 8-9, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, in the WCHS Performing Arts Center. “The Secret Garden” musical, based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, tells the story of a young orphan …read more.

A former Leesburg resident and Warsaw Community High School graduate was found dead in her Parke County home Friday and the Park County Sheriff’s Department has ruled the death a homicide. Kathryn (Smoker) Bays, 55, reportedly died from blunt force trauma to the head. According to WTHI-TV in Rosedale, Ind., the suspect in the case, …read more.

The Warsaw boys bowling team continued to roll right along Saturday. The team earned a third-place finish in the regional round of the state tournament series to move on to the semi state competition. The Warsaw contingent placed third in the regional held at Star Lanes Saturday in Lafayette. The squad of Chris Stichter, Logan …read more.