Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 12:59 p.m. Saturday, July 18, East Cornelius Road, east of North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse. Driver: David A. Hartter, 81, East Catherine Street 22, Milford. Hartter was traveling west on Cornelius Drive when his vehicle left the roadway and entered a wooded area. …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:01 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 600 block North Main St., North Webster. Officers investigated a road rage incident that led to intimidation with a deadly weapon.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:49 p.m. Thursday, July …read more.

High temperatures through Thursday will be in the mid-80s, according to the National Weather Service in North Webster.

After 90 minutes of deliberation, a jury ruled in favor of all of the defendants in a lawsuit stemming from a shooting death that occurred in 2014.

A local supporter of Black Lives Matter is urging people to avoid any thought of counter-protesting at the Patriot Rally scheduled for Friday night in Warsaw.

The Animal Welfare League presents its “Pets of the Week” featuring Mac the dog, and Sparky the cat.

Five additional witnesses testified Thursday, July 16, in the second day of testimony in a civil trial for a lawsuit involving a shooting death that occurred in 2014. 

WARSAW – The Warsaw football program is accepting applications for the Tiger Cub football camps.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:29 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Kinney Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Barbara S. Holbrook, 66, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw. Holbrook was backing out of a parking space when her vehicle struck another vehicle. Damages up to $5,000. 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Clark Street, Warsaw. Driver: Paul …read more.

The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees approved changes to library card fees and employees’ medical policies during a meeting on Monday, July 13.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail:

Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:09 a.m. Sunday, July 12, 100 block East Market St., Pierceton. Jamy A. Gregory reported a vehicle that left the scene of an accident resulting in property damage. 9:02 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 9800 block East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell. Billy P. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:09 a.m. Monday, July 13, North SR 15, east of West CR 1350N, Milford. Drivers: Jayson R. Harper, 16, East Waterford Street, Wakarusa; and Kevin M. Caudill, 46, West SR 110, Argos. Harper was traveling west on CR 1350N when he stopped …read more.

Biryani Kitchen, a downtown Warsaw restaurant featuring authentic Indian food, has moved into an adjacent space previously occupied by Three Crowns Coffee.

A Warsaw man was recently arrested in Elkhart County after shooting a man in Goshen.

The Animal Welfare League presents its “Pets of the Week.” Featuring Batch the dog and Barbee the cat. 

Two people from Warsaw were recently arrested for theft and drug possession after allegedly stealing items from a man.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:19 a.m. Friday, July 10, 600 block West Section Street, Milford. Battery incident reported. 3:15 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 300 block Emeline Street. Hit and run accident reported. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:40 p.m. Thursday, July 9, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 10:04 a.m. Thursday, July 9, SR 25, south of West CR 250S, Warsaw. Driver: Douglas K. Meckley, Eagle Circle, Clever, Mo. Meckley said he had just finished a cigarette and was attempting to put his oxygen back on. His vehicle ended up …read more.

Financials were the focal point of Kosciusko County Council’s July 9 meeting, with several appropriations, grant requests and transfers approved by council members.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriffs Office Investigated the following incidents: 11:27 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 100 block EMS B58 Lane, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a no-contact order violation. 10:26 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 200 block East Prairie St., Leesburg. Officers investigated the theft of a cellphone. Value: $400. 10:16 a.m. …read more.

A Warsaw book publisher recently released a book by Tom Roy, who resides in Winona Lake.

WARSAW – The fifth annual Sweet Sassy Golf Outing will be Saturday, Aug. 29, at Rozella Ford Golf Club.

Classical Conversations of Kosciusko County invites the community to watch the premiere of “The Riot and the Dance: Water” in a home drive-in theater atmosphere.

WARSAW – Tippecanoe Valley boys basketball will hold a golf fundraiser July 18 at Rozella.

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer said he tentatively plans to return to work on Wednesday, July 8.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after burglarizing a storage unit.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: midnight Tuesday, June 30, 1200 block South Huntington St., Syracuse. A representative for Wilby’s reported theft. Value: $3.58.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:04 p.m. Monday, July 6, 1700 block West Lake St., Warsaw. Officers assisted with …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:16 p.m. Monday, July 6, East Main Street, near North Indiana Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Steven T. Prater, 38, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton; and Mary E. Carlson, 58, West CR 600S, Claypool. Prater was traveling south on Indiana Street when his vehicle’s brakes failed to …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:34 p.m. Friday, July 3, 200 block South Church St., Claypool. Officers investigated a vehicle accident involving damage to a garage owned by Juan F. Medina.   Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:14 p.m. Sunday, July …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:20 p.m. Saturday, July 4, West CR 500S, east of South CR 700W, Burket. Driver: Fred A. Vining, 67, West CR 525S, Claypool. Vining was traveling east on CR 500S when a deer entered the roadway. Damages under $1,001. 6:40 p.m. Friday, July 3, …read more.

A Claypool man will serve five years in prison for three criminal cases, including one incident where he stabbed a man at Time Out Inn in Warsaw.

1st Source Bank is pleased to announce Rob Spencer has joined our team, serving the Warsaw market as Mortgage Loan Originator.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Two permit transfers and six renewals were approved during a Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission virtual meeting on Thursday, July 2. Lisa Ulrey, owner of Board and Brush Warsaw, 210 S. Buffalo St., was present at the meeting for a permit transfer. Board and Brush offers DIY wood …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

A Warsaw teen will serve 10 years in prison after molesting a child over the course of three years.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:11 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 3400 block East CR 1300N, Syracuse. Deborah R. Beer reported the theft of a dog from a building. Value: $5,000. 1:41 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 5400 block North CR 100E and East CR 550N, Leesburg. Edward A. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:40 a.m. Thursday, July 2, Golf Heights Road, north of South Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Driver: Trenton A. Sumwalt, 26, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Sumwalt was traveling south on SR 25 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $10,000. 4:40 …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 4:18 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 3100 block East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of battery committed with a deadly weapon.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:34 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2100 block East …read more.

WARSAW – Chase Carl and Trey Koontz helped lead the Pirates to an 8-3 win over the Rockies Tuesday at Warsaw Little League.

A hands-free law regarding cellular phone usage while driving goes into effect Wednesday, July 1.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 5:02 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, South CR 450W, Claypool. Driver: Heather A. Horton, 28, South CR 100E, Claypool. Horton’s vehicle struck a deer. Damages up to $2,500.  Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:11 pm. Monday, June 29, Hepler …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools’ Food Services recently announced that for the week of July 6, there will not be meals served through the summer meals for kids program.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 300 block South Main St., North Webster. Tyler M. Kissinger reported vehicle theft. Value: $500. 2:15 p.m. Friday, June 26, 100 block EMS W25 Lane, North Webster. Joseph M. Ludwick Jr. reported criminal mischief.   Milford Officers …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:28 p.m. Saturday, June 27, South SR 15, south of West CR 400S, Claypool. Driver: Leanna M. Bell, 47, West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Bell was traveling south on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000.   Kosciusko County …read more.

A Pierceton woman will serve 13 years in prison for two drug dealing cases.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:57 a.m. Friday, June 26, East CR 1300N, east of North CR 250E, Syracuse. Driver: Bradley R. Nunemaker, 49, Twilight Street, Edwardsburg, Mich. A low hanging power line was caught on a trailer Nunemaker was pulling as he was driving. No damage …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:47 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 100 block Section Street, Milford. Alesha Simmons reported theft of a bicycle valued at $100. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 10:29 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 300 bloc Crystal Flash Road, North …read more.

A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after allegedly battering a man with a hacksaw.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:11 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 11400 block North Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of a protective order violation. 7:19 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 100 block South CR 400W, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 10:53 a.m. Thursday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 5:44 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, East CR 500N, east of EMS T11 Lane, Warsaw. Driver: Michael R. Sherburne, 46, East Riverside Drive, Warsaw. Sherburne was traveling east on East CR 500N when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000.   …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 2:44 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, West CR 1350N, west of North CR 950W, Warsaw. Driver: Donna L. Prescott, 54, West CR 1350N, Nappanee. Prescott was traveling west on West CR 1350N when a horse belonging to Kenneth Slabaugh, Nappanee, got loose and …read more.

Eight student historians representing Warsaw Community Schools recently competed in the 2020 National History Day Contest held virtually this year from College Park, Md.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:23 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 200 block South Church St., Claypool. Officers investigated a report of vehicle title fraud.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:06 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 200 block East Nelson Drive, Milford. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:22 p.m. Monday, June 22, East CR 400N, west of North CR 400E, Warsaw. Driver: Makayla L. Stansbery, 24, West Spencer Street, Columbia City. Stansbery was traveling east on CR 400N when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $10,000. 2:40 …read more.

Warsaw Community High School senior Ryan Harris recently won a car for perfect attendance.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:02 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 500 block Inwood Circle, Syracuse. Jordan A. Crisler reported auto theft. Value: $300.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:03 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2400 block East Center St., Warsaw. Lynette D. Mollette …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:37 p.m. Monday, June 22, East Market Street, near South Indiana Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Diane L. Raber, 69, South Detroit Street 372, Warsaw; Sasha R. Bolen, 27, West CR 250S 140, Warsaw; and Jodi M. Conley, 56, West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Raber was …read more.

Crossroads bank has opened its new location here in Warsaw.

Kosciusko County  Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:26 p.m. Monday, June 22, 1900 block Lake Street, Warsaw. A Kosciusko County Highway Department sign was damaged. The suspect vehicle drove off.  9:10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 8200 block East CR 150N, Pierceton. Report of criminal mischief.  3:25 a.m. Saturday, June …read more.

A Warsaw woman will serve two years in jail after dealing methamphetamine.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:47 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 300 block West Boston St., Syracuse. Doniven M. Combs reported criminal mischief to a cellphone. 5:24 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 400 block North Main St., Syracuse. Shanna L. Miller reported vehicle theft. Value: $500.   Warsaw Officers with the …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:58 p.m. Sunday, June 21, East CR 200N, east of North CR 100E, Warsaw. Driver: Mark D. Dunn, 65, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Dunn was traveling west on East CR 200N when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $2,500. 10:01 …read more.

Warsaw Warsaw police investigated the following accidents: 11:15 a.m. June 19, at 827 S. Union St., Warsaw. Two-vehicle accident. Driver: Timothy Ellis, 52, West CR 400S, Warsaw. Ellis was backing out of a parking spot and struck a parked vehicle. Registration information did not include the name of owner. Damages up to $2,500. 4:59 p.m. …read more.

By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – Marsha Cook returned to teaching and her outdoor classroom on Friday night seemed to relish the opportunity. Cook was one of several speakers featured at the second annual Juneteenth celebration held in Warsaw Friday, June 19, that attracted more than 100 people outside of the Kosciusko County Courthouse. Juneteenth …read more.

A Warsaw man is facing criminal charges after a vehicle pursuit Friday morning.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

A local man will serve one year in jail after battering two people.

A motorist who led police on a short high-speed early morning chase on the north side of Warsaw crashed his vehicle near CR 400N early Friday.

A Winona Lake man will serve eight years in prison after molesting a child on multiple occasions.

A Warsaw man was recently arrested after threatening a police officer and pulling a fire alarm without any signs or evidence of danger.

Fresh perishable items and dry goods will be offered free of charge at three local areas next week. All items will be pre-boxed and pre-bagged. The events are first come, first serve for up to 400 households while supplies last for those in need of food assistance.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:32 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 300 block North James St., Milford. Robert R. Sherman reported theft. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:28 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 600 block Main Street, North Webster. A truck valued at …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:26 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, Huntington Street, north of Main Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Sheri A. Myers, 51, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg; and Christopher L. Hemphill, 33, West Buffalo Street, South Whitley. Myers was traveling north on Huntington Street when she rear-ended Hemphill’s vehicle. No …read more.

Sherri Johnson is a retired art instructor having taught in Warsaw Community Schools for more than 35 years. She does batik and mixed-media work but any type of painting is her favorite art media.

Warsaw Community High School graduate and former teacher Brian Scott recently had a book published by Prufrock Press. 

“Go Help Feed,” a ministry of Gospel Outreach USA, will be selling Nelson’s Chicken from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, to benefit The Salvation Army.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, East Calhoun Street, north of Graceland Avenue, Claypool. Driver: Andrew J. Miller, 30, Hemlock Lane, Warsaw. Miller pulled off the west side of the road to do utility work. When leaving, he forgot about the fire hydrant on the …read more.

A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly battering and strangling a woman.

A protest supporting the Black Lives Matter movement will happen from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, outside of the Kosciusko County Courthouse.

The Warsaw Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals in a theft incident that occurred at a local business on June 11.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:28 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 400 block North Huntington St., Syracuse. Raymond L. Schmucker reported vehicle theft. A Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and firearm were also stolen. Value: $46,130.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:55 a.m. Tuesday, …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:46 p.m. Monday, June 15, North Lake View Avenue, east of North Hiawatha Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Amber M. Barrett, 34, North Syracuse Webster Road, North Webster. Barrett was backing her vehicle when she struck a street sign. Damages under $750.   Warsaw Officers with …read more.

WARSAW – Monday marked Opening Day for several ball sports parks around the area, including three diamond sports in the county.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Noble County The following people were booked in the Noble County Jail: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were booked …read more.

Warsaw Community Schools and the Warsaw Community Education Association are working together in conjunction with the Indiana Department of Education, the Governor’s office, local health department, Indiana High School Athletic Association, and multiple other community leaders to develop a plan for a safe physical return to school for students and employees.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:56 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 block West Section St., Claypool. Todd A. Lincoln and Linda M. Burns reported criminal mischief to three vehicles.   Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:17 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 200 …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:23 p.m. Friday, June 12, East SR 14, east of South CR 450E, Claypool. Driver: Marie C. Carlile, 77, Westwood Lane 304, Rochester. Carlile was traveling east on SR 14 when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $5,000.   Kosciusko County Officers …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriffs Office investigated the following accidents: 4:40 a.m. Thursday, June 11, North Syracuse-Webster Road, south of East CR 1050N. Driver: Ronald D. Krill, East Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Krill was driving north when he struck a deer causing enough damage that the vehicle needed to be towed. …read more.

Robert “Bob” Bause, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster. Please check back later for complete obituary and service information.  

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:36 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 400 block Higbee Street, Milford. Wenping Wang reported a burglary. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department Investigated the following incidents: 5:34 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Theft of a purse reported at Walmart. 4:54 …read more.

Topics at the Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees meeting revolved around the COVID-19 pandemic as those present talked about cleaning buildings, keeping students safe and rewarding employees who have put themselves on the front lines.