Trick-or-Treat Times Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.* Mentone ― 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.* North Webster ― …read more.

Corinne Coon, a WCHS graduate, recently earned conference honors as the Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week. Coon, a junior at Greenville (Illinois) College, was named the league’s Player of the Week for her play Oct. 1-7 in the SLIAC (St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference). Coon, a 5-10 opposite hitter, had seven kills in a …read more.

Felix Baumgartner’s live-streamed death-defying leap from the brinks of space is being billed as part scientific experiment and part daredevil reality show and most importantly, a historical accomplishment. On Sunday, Baumgartner leapt from a balloon capsule more than 24 miles above the Earth’s surface. Not only did he complete the world’s highest jump, he shattered …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDKmhkoUDB0] At least eight fire departments responded to 657 E. 300 S., Warsaw, where a barn, estimated to be about 40 feet by 50 feet, caught fire. The fire was reported just after 5 p.m. Tim Taylor rents the barn from Wade Frauhiger and tells StaceyPageOnline.com that he had a minimum of $30,000 in hay …read more.

The 6th annual Animal Welfare League Fur Ball will be taking place at 6 p.m. Saturday at Toyota of Warsaw, SR 15 North, Warsaw. The Fur Ball is a fundraiser for the AWL and casual attire is welcome. Fur Ball events include appetizers with an international flair, music from the Michele Payton band, and a silent …read more.

The Great American Beer Festival awarded 234 medals to the best commercial brews and breweries in the country. The honors were handed out on Oct. 13 in Denver, Colo. Among the winners is the Mad Anthony Brewing Company, which has locations in Fort Wayne, Auburn and Warsaw. In total, Indiana breweries claimed seven medals at …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Warsaw Police Department have recently investigated the following incidents: Oct. 12, 10:27 a.m. KGP Logistics in Warsaw reported threats and intimidation to a person at 2000 W. Winona Ave. Oct. 12, 3:06 p.m. Keith Jefferson, Warsaw, reported a stolen license plate at 704 Brown Dr. Oct. 12, 3:48 p.m. Tonya Bope, …read more.

An off-duty Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy and Leesburg fireman is credited with saving the life of a Warsaw man who said he set a fire to kill himself. Michael Wilson of the Leesburg Fire Department, tells StaceyPageOnline.com that at around 11:13 p.m. Sunday an Illinois resident called Kosciusko County Central Dispatch to report a …read more.

Duane F. Smith, 67, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 6:09 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born June 15, 1945, in South Bend, Ind., to Claude and Edna (Motts) Smith. He graduated in 1964 from Central High School, South Bend, then joined the United States Navy. CT02 Duane Francis Smith was honorably discharged …read more.

By LT. KIP SHUTER Warsaw Police Department Warsaw Traffic Commission Distracted driving – what does that term mean to you? Most of our minds would go to cell phones and texting while driving, but distracted driving goes far beyond the infamous cell phone. Distracted driving means anything that takes your thoughts and actions away from …read more.

Melva Blue Jr., 91, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 2:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 7, 1920, in Jasper County, Ind., to Melva Blue Sr. and Bessie May (Montague) Blue. On Nov. 9, 1940, he was married to Mary Ellen Ott, who survives. Melva was a lifetime …read more.

Nancy Lee Paseka, 73, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 6:30 p.m. Saturday Oct. 13, 2012, in Kosciusko Community Hospital Warsaw. She was born May 25, 1939, in Warsaw  to George Paul and Mary Mabel (Long) Garber. She was lifetime resident of Warsaw. She was united in marriage to Phillip Paseka Sr. on July 4, 1959, …read more.

Warsaw Police Department served as host for the fourth session of the Kosciusko Leadership Academy this year. This session covered city, county and state government. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer enlightened the cadets about the city of Warsaw – population 13,559 – considered a Class 3 city. The population has almost doubled in 40 years. The city’s …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICzamYXiziQ] The judge’s award for the 1st Annual Fireman’s Chili Cook Off went to Winona Lake Fire Department’s Dave Yotter and Gerald Ross for their 5 Bean Chili. The competition was held this morning during the Kosciusko County Farmers Market in downtown Warsaw. Four departments took part in the chili cook off including Burket, …read more.

The St. Regis Club will serve as the venue for a public town hall forum on Thursday, Oct. 18, when the Kosciusko County Young Democrats host Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg. The public town hall forum will begin at noon and will focus on issues facing Hoosiers. The public is invited to attend. The St. …read more.

Floyd Bradford, 73, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Prestonsburg, Ky. He was born to Taylor and Ella (Goodman) Bradford on Nov. 25, 1938, in Floyd County, Ky. He was united in marriage to Rose McGuire, who survives. He was a self-employed truck driver owning and operating Bradford Trucking Company. In addition …read more.

It promises to be a busy Saturday for the Warsaw Community High School athletic program. With a lot at stake for a quartet of Tiger teams. The Class 2-A No. 2 Warsaw boys soccer team plays in a regional final at Mishawaka at 7 p.m. Saturday evening. The Tigers, who are 17-1-2 on the field, …read more.

Phyllis LaWanda Sundheimer, 90, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 4:22 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at her residence at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on March 19, 1922, to Thurl T. Whetstone and Eva Rae (Study) Whetstone. She was married on Aug. 13, 1977, to Herbert A. Sundheimer …read more.

Registration for the second session of fall classes at Kosciusko Community YMCA starts on Oct. 15 for Members and on Oct. 22 for everyone. Classes run from Oct. 29 to Dec. 23. In addition to all the fitness classes and water aerobics classes for adults to get involved in at the Y, coming up this fall …read more.

Louise and Clarence Cook will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary Oct. 21. Clarence and the former Louise Patterson were married Oct. 21, 1942, in Newnan, GA, by Pastor Wallace Farmer. They are the parents of three children: Clarence E. (Jack) and spouse Marsha, Warsaw; William M. (Bill) and spouse Doris, Warsaw; and Mary Cook Evans …read more.

Fraudulent phone calls are targeting a handful of voters in Kosciusko County and the results could change a political race. Kosciusko County Democratic Chairman Terry Bartley tells Stacey Page that he has received calls from three registered Democratic voters who, in the past, have cast absentee ballots. According to Bartley, those individuals were told they …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Warsaw Police Department have recently investigated the following incidents: Oct. 11, 11:05 a.m. Kent Bowers, Warsaw, reported found items at Martin’s Supermarket. Oct. 11, 11:07 a.m. Jerry Richardson, Warsaw, reported damaged property when a tire fell off his vehicle. Oct. 11, 6:20 p.m. Debra Fay, Warsaw, reported credit card fraud after …read more.

Joseph and Marcia Sanburn of Warsaw will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 27. Joseph and the former Marcia Black were married in 1962 at the First Christian Church in Warsaw by Jon Becker. Joseph retired from R.R. Donnelley and Sons after 37 years of service. Marcia is a homemaker. The couple have three children: …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Oct. 12, 2012 Melanie Colleen Bradley, 38, 2161 E. 800 S., Claypool, arrested on a body attachment warrant and for dealing/delivering/manufacturing methamphetamine. Bond: $51,400 Oct. 11, 2012 Joshua Talbot Peace, 39, 108 E. Haiden St., Syracuse, arrested for failure to comply. Bond: …read more.

Sherry (Sherri) Faye Shell Sherri Faye Shell appeared in court this morning to be arraigned on felony charges that she abused two young children, said to be a 6-year-old boy and 7-year-old girl. During her hearing, Shell, 35, told Kosciusko Superior Court II Judge James Jarrette that her name is actually spelled Sherri, not Sherry, …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School Athletic Department will pre-sale tickets to its first-round sectional football game. Tickets will be sold from Tuesday (Oct. 16) to Thursday (Oct. 18) from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Main Office at WCHS. Tickets are $6 each. Warsaw will host Penn in a Class 5-A sectional first-round playoff …read more.

This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. On Aug. 18, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a missing person and is asking for your help in locating a missing female. Aurora Shoemaker, 18, was last seen on Thursday, Aug. 16, in Suburban Acres Mobile …read more.

Ursula “Judy” Wojtan, 61, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 4:40 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. She was born April 24, 1951, in Chicago, Ill., to Jan and Kathryn (Rzad) Wojtan. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw, and enjoyed watching Star Trek, I Love Lucy, Batman and MacGyver. She was …read more.

Elizabeth Rikki Kline, 14 months, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away at 8:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born July 28, 2011, in Fort Wayne to Bobby Kline and Katina Combs. Elizabeth is survived by her parents: Bobby Kline and Katina Combs, both of Fort Wayne; a brother: Timothy Kline, Fort …read more.

Employees of the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau will be held to a 2 percent salary increase in 2013, despite a recommendation for a 3.35 percent increase. Kosciusko County Councilman Jim Moyer raised the issue during the council’s regular meeting when Jo Paczkowski, treasurer of the Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission presented …read more.

Kosciusko County Courts New Filings – for the week of Oct. 11, 2012 Superior Court II The following traffic infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge James Jarrette presiding: The following traffic violations have been filed by Kosciusko County Courts: No valid driver’s license ($123.50) – Jose Vazquez, Cromwell; Mariano Marquez-Nunez, Warsaw Speeding …read more.

Sherry (Sherri) Faye Shell The woman charged with abusing two young children will appear in court Friday morning for her initial hearing. Sherry (Sherri) Faye Shell, 35, of 866 Pine Mills Rd., Warsaw, is still behind bars today facing two felony charges after she allegedly admitted to a Warsaw Police detective that she used “excessive force” …read more.

As I sort through my emails and Facebook messages today, I find – much to my comfort – that I will not be jumping from a plane alone. And alone I mean, other than the guy I’ll be strapped to! Thus far, 7 people have told me they plan to be at the Goshen Airport …read more.

Coaches Phil Jensen of Warsaw and Tim Dawson of Concord sound like each of them would like to suit up for Friday night’s NLC showdown. That won’t happen. What will happen is when the clash ends late Friday night in Warsaw one of them will at least have earned a share of the league championship. …read more.

  An accident on U.S. 30 East in Warsaw was reported at approximately 9 a.m. this morning and involved three vehicle. Passerby Thomas Michael snapped this photo and sent it to StaceyPageOnline.com As of 2:30 p.m., no information on injuries or how the crash happened was available.

A woman with an extensive history of drug abuse and addiction was sentenced today to one year in the Kosciusko County Jail. Crystal Shafer, 38, 3876 N. SR 15, Warsaw, was arrested in April on a charge of possession of a legend drug. In a plea agreement, she agreed to a lesser charge of possession of …read more.

A candidate seeking a seat on the Warsaw School Board prompted a mass email noting school policy that clearly states passing out campaign materials on school property is prohibited. In an email sent to Jefferson Elementary School staff and parents, it was noted that Warsaw Community Schools board member Christie Gale had campaign materials – …read more.

The Kosciusko County Farmers Market will be sponsoring the First Annual Firemen’s Chili Cook Off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday in downtown Warsaw. The Chili Cook Off will be a competition between Kosciusko County fire departments and individual firemen. The proceeds of the People’s Choice Award will be donated to a selected …read more.

Team Boggs is doing a Skate for a Muscle event to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Walk. The Skate for a Muscle event will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Eastlake Skating Rink in Warsaw. Admission is $6 per person. The price includes skate rental and chances to …read more.

Teddy L. “Ted” Bolinger, 73, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, during a short stay in the hospital. Ted was born Dec. 1, 1938, in Warsaw to Carl J. and Bernice (Wolfe) Bolinger.  He was a 1956 graduate of Warsaw High School. Having served in the United States Navy, SK3 Teddy Lowell …read more.

Warsaw Community High School and Warsaw Area Career Center will be hosting a Parent- Teacher Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. Teachers will be available in the Tiger Den from 8:30 a.m. to 10:59 a.m., then break for lunch from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and for dinner from 4 p.m. …read more.

Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Fall Family Fun event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Friday at Lucerne Park. Lucerne Park is located behind the Pete Thorn Center at 800 North Park Avenue, Warsaw. The event is free of charge. This year, Fall Family Fun will feature a new interactive …read more.

Vermi-composting is the process of having redworms and other recomposed organisms process our organic waste and turn it into a great natural fertilizer. Vermi-composting is easy, requires very few supplies and the whole family can get involved. These critters require very little attention, do not get sick, and don’t mind if you go on vacation. …read more.

Laughlin’s Family Auto recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony in Warsaw and they want the public to know they are not just another car dealership. Located at 2300 E. Center St., Laughlin’s Family Auto has a goal to take 10 percent of its profits to use for charity outreaches and local support. For more information, …read more.

Accidents Officers of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department recently investigated the following accidents: Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2:10 a.m. 600 West north of 950 South, Burket. Driver: Kayla K. Kuhn, South West Street, Burket. A deer collided with the vehicle. Damages: up to $5,000 Tuesday, Oct. 9, 5:51 a.m. South 1000 West and West 600 South, …read more.

  The Warsaw boys soccer team would love to play at least one more home game this season. If that happens, it means the Tigers are back playing in the semi state come Oct. 20 at WCHS. Coach Scott Bauer’s highly-touted group, ranked No. 2 in Class 2-A, must first try and win a tough …read more.

Voting locations for the Nov. 6 general election have been established and announced by Kosciusko County Auditor Marsha McSherry. The locations are designated by the county commissioners. Local voters will be voting at the following locations: Clay Township All precincts, 1st and 2nd, will vote at Claypool Lion’s building, 205 W. Calhoun St., Claypool Etna Township Heritage …read more.

CULVER – Nothing runs like a Deere. Whoever came up with that catchy commercial phrase obviously never saw Ashley Erba fly across a cross country course at a blistering pace that would make any real deer envious. The Warsaw phenom was working her postseason magic again Tuesday night to the tune of a sectional record-setting …read more.

CULVER – Warsaw boys cross country coach Jim Mills is blessed to have a deep and talented roster to rely on. Just how good are the No. 6 Tigers? Warsaw dominated the 10-team field to run away with the Culver Academies Sectional championship Tuesday evening. The Tigers top five runners finished in the top eight …read more.

The Mail-Journal recently asked state and U.S. Congressional candidates to submit a brief biography and answer one question: “What is the most important issue facing the officeholder this term and why?” The answers from those who responded are compiled below: United States Representative – 2nd District Indiana: Brendan Mullen, Democrat: No response. Joseph Wayne Ruiz, …read more.

Edna Marie Bryan, 86, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 4:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2012. She was born on March 14, 1926, near Sharpsville, Ind., in Howard County to John Leslie Bragg and Jennie Florence (Webber) Bragg. Edna was married on Nov. 27, 1948, to Harold Eugene Bryan, who passed away on March 12, …read more.

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved an exception to allow an auto sales and salvage yard business for Russell Egolf in Leesburg during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in Warsaw. Egolf petitioned for the business on property zoned Industrial II on the west side of SR 15, north of CR 600N. Dan Richard, area …read more.

Rudy’s Dog Park is hosting its second annual Dogtoberfest live auction and raffle fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at the Downtown Eatery & Spirits, 205 W. Center St., Warsaw. Dozens of items will be available and a DJ will be playing into the night. “We are excited to get back …read more.

North Point Cinemas and the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association showed October Baby on Oct. 5 as a fundraising event for Heartline Pregnancy Center. October Baby is a movie starring John Schneider and is the story of a young woman who learns that was almost aborted as a fetus. She then embarks upon a road trip …read more.

Heartline Pregnancy Center invites the community to participate in its annual Walk for Life event on Saturday, Oct. 13. The walk begins at the Beyer Family Farm Trail next to the Health Services Pavilion on Provident Drive, Warsaw. The Walk for Life is sponsored by Heartline Pregnancy Center and benefits the local pregnancy center, which …read more.

Warsaw girls soccer coach Dan Miller feels good about where his team is at heading into regional play Wednesday night. He should. The Tigers posted a hard-fought 2-1 win over conference foe NorthWood Saturday night at home to claim the program’s third straight sectional championship. Now, it’s on to a matchup with a strong Penn …read more.

A Syracuse man was honored as Veteran of the Month at this morning’s Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting. Charles Garner is a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II. He entered the military in 1942, went to Fort Harrison in 1943, and left the United States for England in 1944. In June of 1944, …read more.

  The race for postseason glory starts Tuesday for both highly-touted Warsaw cross country programs. The tournament path this year starts in a different place too for both talented teams. Warsaw will compete in the Culver Academies Sectional Tuesday after years of running in the Elkhart Sectional at Ox Bow Park. The No. 6 boys …read more.

WARSAW – The Class of 2013 has already made its mark in a historic way for the Warsaw volleyball program. The stellar senior group provided one more memorable moment Monday night to add to their legacy. The Tigers, showing the heart of a champion, topped Class 4-A perennial power Penn 3-1 in the regular-season finale. …read more.

The Warsaw volleyball team will definitely have the long and tough road to travel if they want to win a sectional championship. The Tigers, in the midst of an outstanding season at 25-5, will need to beat three quality opponents to claim the hardware in the Class 4-A Northridge Sectional. The IHSAA drew its postseason …read more.

The Warsaw football team got some good news Sunday night. The Tigers will get to open sectional play at home on Oct. 19. Now, for the not so good news. Penn, ranked No. 8 in Class 5-A, is the first-round sectional foe for Warsaw. The Kingsmen, who were state runner-up in 2011,  are 7-1 this …read more.

Jamie Lacheta led the way as the Warsaw volleyball team turned in a strong showing Saturday in the Clinton Prairie Invitational. Lacheta led the Tigers in both kills and aces on the day as they went 3-1 in the tournament. Coach Mike Howard’s talented team defeated Hamilton Heights 25-17, 25-12, Clinton Prairie 26-24, 25-15 and …read more.

PLYMOUTH – Diego Lopez couldn’t recall the last time he scored a goal on a header. The Warsaw star is likely to remember the one his noggin put in the back of the net Saturday night though for a long, long time. A gorgeous goal, off a diving header no less, by Lopez was the …read more.

WARSAW — In a game that came close to going into overtime, the Warsaw Lady Tigers continued to roll as they beat the NorthWood Panthers, 2-1, to claim the Warsaw Girls Soccer Sectional championship. The Lady Panthers traveled to Warsaw only to be be beaten for the Sectional title. This is Warsaw’s third sectional win …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Tigers are finally queens of the volleyball court in the Northern Lakes Conference. The talented and oh-so-close in the past Tigers are bridesmaids no more after completing a perfect and impressive run in league play Thursday night. Warsaw made history on a very special evening by defeated Concord 3-0 to claim …read more.

WARSAW — It was a big night for Warsaw soccer dynamo Meredith Hollar. It was an even bigger night for the Lady Tiger team. Hollar finally got the monkey off her back, moving past Ashley Kitchens as the all-time leading goal scorer at Warsaw while her team achieved another of its season goals in a …read more.

  CULVER – Warsaw boys tennis coach Rick Orban had no complaints about how his team performed in the regional final Thursday evening. It was just that a red-hot Culver Academy team was simply too much for the Tigers to tame. The No. 14 Eagles flew past Warsaw 4-1 to claim their third straight regional …read more.

A couple of surprises last Friday night on area prep football fields have turned the final two weeks of the regular season into quite the drama-filled story in the Northern Lakes Conference. The crowded standings atop the league now boast four teams tied for the conference lead with Warsaw, Concord, Plymouth and NorthWood all 4-1. …read more.

The news turned out to not be quite as bad as initially thought for the Warsaw boys soccer team. The Tigers, ranked No. 2 in Class 2-A, were forced on Tuesday to forfeit nine regular-season wins due  to a clerical error by the WCHS athletic department that allowed an ineligible player to compete. Warsaw, which …read more.

Midwest Rake Company LLC, located in Warsaw, has purchased Seymour Manufacturing Co. Inc., headquartered in Seymour, Ind. The effective date of the acquisition was Sept. 28. Both companies are tool manufacturers, serving multiple markets both domestically and internationally, with an exceptional range of products. Both companies will continue to operate independently with existing management in …read more.

Jacob’s Ladder will soon be coming to Warsaw with a purpose of giving hope to families with special children. The first Jacob’s Ladder Pediatric Rehab Center was established in Valparaiso, Ind., in 1998 when a need for more specialized pediatric care was not being met by current programs. Jacob’s Ladder is an approved Indiana First …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Warsaw proved from the first minute forward it was ready for the state tournament. A goal from Nathan Kolbe 42 seconds into the game was all it took, but Warsaw showed complete control all 80 minutes of a 5-0 thumping of Wawasee in the Plymouth Boys Soccer Sectional semi-finals. The Tigers, which were …read more.

The Warsaw boys tennis team will have to wait one more day for its shot at a regional championship. The title tilt of the Culver Academies Regional slated for today (Wednesday) was postponed due to inclement weather. Warsaw will now clash with the host Eagles for the regional title on Thursday at 5 p.m. Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — The lowest percentage shot on the field became the best bet for Warsaw. What began as another of over a dozen corner kicks Warsaw took in the first round of the girls soccer sectional against Culver Academy became a defining moment of a 4-0 Tiger victory Tuesday night. After Meredith Hollar uncorked her …read more.

CULVER – The Warsaw boys tennis team aced its regional semifinal quiz Tuesday with flying colors. The regional final exam coming up on Wednesday will prove to be a much tougher test for the Tigers. Warsaw rolled past overmatched Peru in straight sets at all five positions to win 5-0 Tuesday in the semifinal round …read more.

There will be plenty of local flavor this evening at the tennis regional taking place at Culver Academies. Warsaw (11-2) faces Peru (9-11) in the team portion of the regional with the match scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. The other semifinal match, also at 5 p.m., pits the host Eagles of Culver Academies (16-2) …read more.

The Warsaw volleyball team continued to roll Monday night with a 3-1 victory at Huntington North. The Tigers dropped the first set 26-24 before winning the final three easily by scores of 25-16, 25-13, 25-16 to take the non-conference match. Senior Jamie Lacheta slammed a team-high 15 kills and powered down eight aces from behind …read more.

The Warsaw girls soccer team will definitely have to earn a sectional championship. The Tigers will have the long and tough road to the title of their own Class 2-A tourney, which begins tomorrow (Tuesday) night. Host Warsaw opens play in the five-team field versus Culver Academies at 7 p.m. The defending champion Tigers will …read more.

The Warsaw girls soccer junior varsity team finished its season Saturday with a pair of losses in a tournament at WCHS. Plymouth defeated the Tigers 4-1 in game one. Rachel Sand scored for Warsaw. The Tigers lost 2-1 to NorthWood in the third-place contest. Olivia Tucker netted the goal for the Tigers, who finish their …read more.

The Warsaw boys soccer program knows very well about postseason success. The Tigers also know very well also about going into sectional play as the team to beat. Coach Scott Bauer’s talented team counts on more of the same this time around as the state tournament series begins tonight. Warsaw, No. 3 in the Class …read more.

There will be a lot at stake on the court for the Warsaw volleyball team come Thursday night. But, the importance of the conference finale versus Concord will take a back seat to the true purpose of the evening. The Tigers will host their annual Dig Pink event in order to raise awareness about breast …read more.

The Warsaw boys tennis team got the monkey off its back by claiming a sectional championship Friday. The Tigers may end up running into King Kong come Wednesday. Warsaw, which was upset the last two years in the sectional finals, moves on to the Culver Academies Regional. The Tigers (11-2) will be heavily favored Tuesday …read more.

ELKHART – Warsaw boys cross country coach Jim Mills believes he has the best 1-2-3 punch in the state. It would be hard to argue with him after his terrific trio of Jake Poyner, Ellis Coon and Robert Murphy decked the rest of the Northern Lakes Conference on Saturday at Ox Bow Park. The heavyweight …read more.

ELKHART – Ashley Erba is locked in on her present, while focused with an eye on the future. It showed Saturday for the elite Warsaw Community High School cross country superstar. Erba, one of the nation’s top runners, started her day with a walk in the park so to speak with another dominating performance to …read more.

SYRACUSE — In the pantheon of history between Wawasee and Warsaw, there have been absolute classics on the athletic field. The football game played between the two schools Friday night at Warrior Field will go down as one of the most entertaining games in recent memory. It came down to one play. Warsaw couldn’t make …read more.

WARSAW – Coach Rick Orban preached to his Warsaw boys tennis team from day one this season the importance of winning the sectional championship. His oft repeated message in the end made sure there would be no repeat performance Friday by Columbia City. The Tigers, who were upset by the Eagles in last year’s sectional …read more.

WARSAW – The third time proved to be a charm for the Warsaw boys soccer team Thursday night. The Class 2-A No. 3 ranked Tigers of Scott Bauer made it three straight conference crowns with a 3-0 league win over visiting Northridge. The game under the big lights featured aggressive plays and fancy footwork. The …read more.

WARSAW –  It was smiles all around for the Warsaw volleyball team Thursday night. The brilliant smiles of a Northern Lakes Conference champion too in the end. The Tigers, playing with passion and purpose,  defeated NorthWood 3-0 in a clash of league heavyweights in the Tiger Den. A total team effort, led by many heroes, …read more.

The Northridge girls soccer team claimed its fourth straight conference championship Thursday night with a 2-0 win over Warsaw. The Class 2-A No. 17  Raiders got a first-half goal by Brianne O’Dell and a second-half score from Sidney Fuller to top the Tigers in the Northern Lakes Conference contest in Middlebury. O’Dell scored in the …read more.

WARSAW — Through two days of the Warsaw Boys Tennis Sectional, everything has gone pretty much per expectation. Tippecanoe Valley, which beat Whitko yesterday to open the bracket, gave Warsaw a fight before the favored Tigers showed its mettle in a 4-1 victory. Wawasee, which were the overwhelming underdogs of the tournament having won just …read more.

A pair of huge conference clashes with nice little rivalries attached to them highlight the area prep football docket as fall arrives and week seven kicks off Friday night. The battle for bragging rights in Kosciusko County takes place in Syracuse as red-hot Warsaw comes calling on the Warriors on Homecoming Night no less. The …read more.

The starting time for the Goshen at Warsaw freshman football game on Sept. 27 has been changed. The contest, slated for tomorrow, is now set for a 5 p.m. kickoff.  It was originally scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m.

The Warsaw volleyball team tuned up for its league showdown with NorthWood by beating Fort Wayne Snider 3-1 Tuesday night. The host Tigers posted a 25-8, 24-26, 25-13, 25-21 victory in the non-conference contest. Senior star Jamie Lacheta led coach Mike Howard’s team to its 19th win of the season. Lacheta had team-high totals of …read more.

NAPPANEE – The showdown for girls cross country bragging rights in the Northern Lakes Conference between Warsaw and Northridge lived up to its billing Tuesday night. In the end, depth made the difference as the No. 9 Raiders eked out a win over the No. 15 Tigers in the final league meet of the season. …read more.

NAPPANEE – Jake Poyner is the type of athlete any coach would love to have on their side. The Warsaw cross country standout proved that again Tuesday night. Poyner walked the walk one night after talking the talk to his teammates in pacing the No. 6 Tigers to a Northern Lakes Conference regular-season championship. Senior …read more.

KENDALLVILLE — The girls golf season came to a bittersweet end for a half dozen golfers from Warsaw and Wawasee. The Warsaw team concluded its fine season with a 357 and fifth place at the East Noble Girls Golf Regional while Wawasee freshman Mikala Mawhorter had her individual season end with an 87 on the …read more.

Incidents Officers of the Warsaw Police Department recently investigated the following incidents: Sept. 21, 1:40 p.m. Amanda Downing, Warsaw, reported a suspicious incident  at 322 N. Cook St. Sept. 21, 10:17 p.m. David Neff, Warsaw, reported an animal bite at Main Street. Sept. 21, 11:16 p.m. A runaway was reported at 500 Wexford Place. Sept. …read more.

WARSAW – The Lady Tigers hosted the Wawasee Lady Warriors today and easily overtook them. Warsaw won 5-0.The Lady Tigers couldn’t manage to score in the second half, but were OK having scored the five goals in the first half. Very early in the game, less than two minutes in fact, Warsaw was on the …read more.

WARSAW –  Why mess with success? Warsaw football coach Phil Jensen is a smart man. He’s not about to fix what “ain’t broke” as the old adage goes. Jensen’s Tigers used their month-long formula for success to near perfection again Friday night in fashioning a 17-0 Northern Lakes Conference win over Goshen on a rainy …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Northern Lakes Conference rivalry was renewed on the volleyball court Thursday night when the Lady Tigers of Warsaw traveled to Syracuse to take on the Wawasee Lady Warriors. Warsaw looked to keep its perfect conference record intact and the ladies did not disappoint sweeping all three games from the host Lady Warriors …read more.