WARSAW — The Salvation Army will hold its Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking Sunday, Sept. 22, during its morning worship service. The Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking is a global day of worship, prayer and action regarding human trafficking. Every September, The Salvation Army joins together to …read more.

NIPSCO is forecasting slightly lower gas bills this winter if usage remains the same as a year ago, but the utility company is also projecting higher usage due to colder temperatures. Northern Indiana Public Service Co. forecasts its typical gas customer will save about $2 for the same amount of gas they used last year. Over …read more.

Indiana is the third state to start a new program that allows anyone with a valid, long-term order of protection (12 months or more) for domestic violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault, to request a card that summarizes the order’s most important details. The Hope Card Program was made possible by a collaborative effort of the …read more.

The Lakeland Christian Academy volleyball team lost a 3-1 final to Lakewood Park Christian on Senior Night Tuesday in Winona Lake. The guests rallied to post a 24-26, 25-11, 25-18, 25-8 win. LCA hosts Oak Hill and Trader’s Point on Saturday.

ELKHART — One of the perks of the boys and girls cross country state tournaments is a runner doesn’t have to run an ‘A’ race to keep a season alive. Wawasee didn’t light the Ox Bow course on fire, but both of its teams did enough to advance to the regional with top-five finishes. The …read more.

Absentee voting is underway in Kosciusko County and it seems to be shaping up to be a banner year. On Monday, the first day of absentee voting, 112 ballots were cast. By day’s end today, Kosciusko County Clerk Jason McSherry said there were an additional 168 votes. “Absentee voting is up about 500 percent compared …read more.

A mother has admitted to using “excessive force” in disciplining her children which resulted in their injuries. Sherry (Sherri) Faye Shell, 35, of 866 Pine Mills Rd., Warsaw, was first questioned by Warsaw Police Detective Lee Ann Roby on Aug. 29 after the detective was called to Jefferson Elementary School by school officials. At that …read more.

Hunting season is now underway and, with that in mind, the potential exists that some deer and small game hunters may come across trash left behind by those who have manufactured methamphetamine. The Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Section wants to remind citizens that this trash may contain chemicals that are toxic, flammable, corrosive and …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 5:14 a.m. North SR 15 and CR 350 North, Warsaw. Driver: Travis M. Shively, 32, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Driver struck a deer: Damages: up to $10,000 Tuesday, Oct. 9, 5:51 a.m. South 1000 West and West 600 …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Oct. 9, 2012 Richard Edward Lowe, 57, 2002 E. Market St., Warsaw, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 Craig R. Baker, 65, 9803 N. Happiness Dr., Syracuse, arrested for OWI. Bond: $550 Sherry Lynn Koser, 38, 5695 E. 100 N., Pierceton, arrested for …read more.

One man was taken by ambulance after crashing his moped into what appeared to be a parked SUV on Market Street. The crash happened just after 8 p.m. Monday in the 2000 block of East Market Street, Warsaw. The driver of the moped, Richard E. Lowe, 57, is registered as a habitual traffic violator for …read more.

Wilbur L. “Rusty” Rust, 96, of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away at 8:20 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. He was born April 14, 1916, in Danville, Ind., to G.S. and Jessie M. (Day) Rust. On Dec. 28, 1968, he married Eula P. Reed. She preceded him in death on Jan. …read more.

Wilma B. Francis, 83, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 10:20 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in her residence. She was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Amboy, Ind., to Mary (Thomas) Kling. She was a Kosciusko County, Ind., resident for over 40 years. She was formerly employed by Bryans and Korth Manufacturing. On Sept. 18, …read more.

You are invited to an evening at the Warsaw High School Performing Arts Center.  The biggest christian concert in 2012 with 2011 Artist of the Year Francesca Battistelli, 2010 New Artist of the Year Sidewalk Prophets and Andy Cherry and City Harbor in concert. Doors open at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct 25, and the concert …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Warsaw Police Department have recently investigated the following incidents: Sept. 30, 9:21 a.m. Heather Villa, Warsaw, reported an incident at 1511 E. Clark St. Oct. 5, 4:24 p.m. Samantha Shell, Warsaw, reported mischief in the form of a damaged window of a storage unit at 707 E. Center St. Oct. 6, …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S667_1MqjJE] G&G Hauling on Monday began demolishing two properties on South Buffalo Street the city of Warsaw recently acquired for nonpayment of taxes. The properties at 302 and 310 S. Buffalo St., were formerly owned by Alan Kado. Earlier this summer the city began working to acquire both properties that were severely delinquent in …read more.

The Indiana Sheriff’s Association recently awarded a local student as the 2012 Indiana Sheriff’s Association Scholarship Award recipient for Kosciusko County. Tyler C. Holderread was presented with the scholarship award at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department to assist in furthering his education in criminal justice. Holderread graduated from Wawasee High School Graduate and is currently …read more.

Kosciusko County’s only daily digital newspaper has garnered impressive numbers since its launch on April 30, 2012, proving that digital, up-to-the-minute news is what the public has long wanted. Having been in operation just under a month, StaceyPageOnline.com has already had in excess of 235,000 views and has achieved a nearly unheard of Google bounce …read more.

Blake is an adult Saint Bernard male and is looking for his forever home. Blake is four years old and house trained. He has a wonderful personality and loves kids and he’s a pretty laid back boy. Blake is curious about cats and doesn’t seem to mind being around them. He loves to be with his …read more.

The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, in conjunction with the Warsaw Police Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, will be hosting a Law Enforcement in Action day on Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to  2 p.m. at the courthouse, 100 W. Center St. The purpose of the program is to provide children and teens …read more.

The Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber, in partnership with M&M Crown Corp., is conducting a 10-Hour OSHA Voluntary Compliance Training on June 19-20, at the County Building, 220 N. Lake St., in Warsaw. Classes were developed by Federal OSHA and rolled out to the states as a positive way to promote safety. Attendees will receive lunch …read more.

K-C.O.D.E. has established the first Prescription Drop-Box in Kosciusko County for local citizens’ expired medications. Members of the Kosciusko Coalition on Drug Education, also called K-C.O.D.E., were on hand at the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department to unveil the first Prescription Collection/Drop-Box in Kosciusko County for unused or expired medications. The U.S. Department of Justice Drug …read more.

Kosciusko County Jail Bookings Jon Carlie Shepherd, 22, 1840 S. SR 25, Warsaw, arrested for misdemeanor battery, possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct. Bond: $500 Justin Wayne Edwards, 19, 714 E. Center St., Warsaw, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $300 Laydon Butler Umanos, 27, 626 Walter Way, Warsaw, arrested for disorderly conduct. Bond: $300

Kosciusko County Jail Bookings Craig J. Fannin, 37, 704 S. Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse, arrested for battery. Bond: $500 Chans Michael Cochran, 19, 1908 Ironwood Dr., Warsaw, arrested for aggravated battery. Bond: $5,000 Jeremiah Adam Eckert, 31, 212 E. Church St., Pierceton, transferred back to Kosciusko County from another agency arrest. No bond Louis Jack …read more.

Friday, April 20, the Warsaw Rotary Club and Beauchamp & McSpadden announced the winners of this year’s Self-Reliance Awards. The purpose of the Beauchamp & McSpadden Self-Reliance Award is to recognize and reward high school seniors who have persevered through difficult situations in their life to receive their high school diploma.  To be eligible to …read more.

By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer [email protected] Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Randall Girod has announced three separate caucuses to fill vacancies to elected positions. Two of the caucuses will be held May 1, the third will be May 5. The vacancies are for Kosciusko County Council District 4, Franklin Township Advisory Board and Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board. The …read more.

Warsaw athletes will be able to get their physicals for the 2012-13 school year on May 3. Physicals will be given by area doctors from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Warsaw Community High School Career Center Gym. Cost is $25. All athletes must have a physical form on file before they can participate in athletics. Physical forms …read more.

Herbert E. “Herb” Creamer, 81, passed away Sunday April 22, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born Dec. 14, 1930, to Floyd and Uvah (Stansberry) Creamer in Lincolnville, Ind.  On Oct. 19, 1952, he married Loa Dean Cummings. Mr. Creamer is survived by two daughters: Lesa (Keith) Sexton, Ashland, Ohio; and …read more.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, announced today that Mark Dobson of the Warsaw Kosciusko County Chamber has been awarded a Regent Scholarship. Given to 102 professionals across the country, the Regent Scholarships recognize each recipient for their involvement in industry professional organizations, community …read more.

Kosciusko County Jail Bookings Constance Jones, 39, 337 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw, arrested for dealing a controlled substance. Bond: $50,000 Jason Wayne Thompson, 32, 917 E. 28th St., Marion, arrested for failure to appear. No bond Chad Eric Devoss, 37, homeless, arrested for dealing a controlled substance. Bond: $50,000 Summer Breeze Fisher, 21, 3777 S. …read more.

State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki visited with Milford residents and their families Saturday for ice cream and conversation.  She met with teachers, town officials, retired farmers and lots of kids at Scoops ice cream shop. Among the concerns discussed with Kubacki were Obama care , early childhood education and the federal age restrictions on family farms. Kubacki …read more.

Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department KCSD deputies impounded a vehicle driven by Drew Phares of Goshen after Phares was identified as the driver in a hit and run accident on SR 13, just south of CR 1000 North, Syracuse. Phares told police he fled due to having no insurance. A Milford man was reportedly riding a …read more.