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Area Police Reports

April 27, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:14 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 100 block South East St., Milford. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief and invasion of privacy. 7:23 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 400 block North Brown Lane, Warsaw. Brittany M. Fuller reported fraud. Value: $98. 9:48 a.m. …read more.

Jail Bookings

April 27, 2020

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

Staff Report WARSAW – If April showers bring May flowers, this should be a productive week. The National Weather Service predicts mostly cloudy conditions and a chance of rain Monday night through Thursday this week. Monday, April 27, will start out mostly sunny, with clouds and rain arriving by about 8 p.m. The high will …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 27, 2020

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:40 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2500 block East Center St., Warsaw. Md A. Jafar reported robbery. Value: $24.99. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 400 block East Main Street and North Hickory Street, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a found cellphone. The phone was …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 27, 2020

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:42 p.m. Sunday, April 26, Lyon Street, near North SR 15, Warsaw. Drivers: Marcus M. Neer, 45, West Old Road 30 Lot 619, Warsaw; and Pedro R. Sarabia, 21, West Center Street, Warsaw. Neer was traveling west on Lyon Street when he rear-ended Sarabia’s …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 25, 2020

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:25 p.m. Friday, April 24, 300 block South Detroit Street/Winona Avenue, Warsaw. A hit and run accident was reported.  11:47 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 100 block Hickory Street, Warsaw. Taylor L. Knecht reported a burglary.  Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 24, 2020

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2501 Walton Blvd., Warsaw. Driver: Renee N. Rader, 27, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. Rader was backing her vehicle from a parking space when she struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. Fulton County Officers with the Fulton …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A North Manchester man was recently arrested after battering and threatening to kill people. Talbot Neal McKee, 23, 307 S. 1st St., North Manchester, is charged with two counts of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury and two counts of intimidation, all level 6 felonies; resisting law enforcement, a …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A Silver Lake man received a 2 1/2 year prison sentence in connection to a home improvement fraud that cost an elderly woman tens of thousands of dollars. Robert Kenneth Melton, 32, 46 E. Center St., Silver Lake, was charged with home improvement fraud, a level 5 felony; and …read more.

Jail Bookings

April 24, 2020

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

Area Police Reports

April 24, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:43 a.m. Friday, April 24, 5300 block East CR 650N, Syracuse. Matthew B. Thomas reported theft. 5 p.m. Monday, April 20, 4300 block North CR 375E, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of an animal complaint. 1 p.m. Monday, April 20, 9800 block …read more.

WARSAW – Spring season previews wind up on the golf course with a look at boys golf.

Jail Bookings

April 23, 2020

Kosciusko County The following person was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Whitley County The following person was booked in the Whitley County Jail:

By Kory Betts InkFreeNews WARSAW — The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced the recipients of the 2020 Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Matching Grant. Several area counties and communities were on the list of grant recipients. InkFreeNews reached out to several for more information on projects in the respective areas. Warsaw received $497,822 in …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 23, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:05 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. A representative for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office reported criminal mischief to a sprinkler head. 7:29 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 5900 block North SR 15 and West CR 600N, Warsaw. Dara …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 23, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, April 23, North CR 200W, north of North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Driver: Marinel N. Shepherd, 43, Riley Road, Lakeville. Shepherd was traveling south on CR 200W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 7:40 a.m. …read more.

Press Release WARSAW – The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS’ annual charitable endeavors are all based on the needs of the children of Kosciusko County. For example, each year KBOR awards three $1,000 college scholarships to high school seniors or currently enrolled college students. They partner with Combined Community Services to provide back-to-school backpacks each fall and …read more.

WARSAW – Seniors were set to make a big statement in girls track this spring.

Area Police Reports

April 23, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 7:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Jennifer S. Cacahua reported theft. Value: $50.   Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:01 p.m. Monday, April 20, 200 block South Third St., Pierceton. Rodney …read more.

WARSAW – A lot of area boys track talent were left wondering as season previews moves to track and field.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Madison Elementary School educators, community members and students recently teamed up to create a GoFundMe campaign called “Feed3,” which benefits local restaurants, students and nurses. The GoFundMe was started on April 15 by Madison Elementary Principal Ben Barkey. Funds raised are used to purchase family-style food from local restaurants, …read more.

By Ray Balogh InkFreeNews WARSAW — As two Warsaw mental health providers will attest, the road to recovering from quarantine-related stress can take divergent paths. Bowen Recovery Center In a recent press release, Bowen Recovery Center of Warsaw announced its counselors are “providing psychiatric, therapy and community-based services over the phone.” The release explained, “Moving …read more.

Charles Buell

April 22, 2020

Charles E. Buell, 97, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  Charles was born in Warsaw on May 7, 1922, the son of George and Edna M. (Nine) Buell. He was a 1941 graduate of Warsaw High School. After graduating, he served in …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 22, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 10 p.m. Monday, April 20, 1377 South Packerton Road, Winona Lake. Driver: Rush G. Nichols, 18, Kinney Drive, Warsaw. Nichols backed his vehicle into a parked unoccupied vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following …read more.

Press Release WARSAW —  The Indiana School Boards Association recently announced winners for the Exemplary Governance Awards (EGA) Program for 2019. Winners include Warsaw Community School Board members Jay Baumgartner and Jeremy Mullins for Region 2. These individual school board members and collective school boards have shown extensive dedication to their professional development by attending …read more.

WARSAW – Season previews hit the hard courts to learn more about girls tennis.

Press Release WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Health Department is using a survey aimed at the general public regarding COVID-19. According to Nichole LaLonde, KCHD epidemiologist, the department is hoping to use survey responses to determine how many county residents may have contracted the virus in earlier months, as well as how many people are …read more.

Thanks to instructor Don Swartzentruber, I interviewed Advanced Placement art student and Warsaw Community High School senior Chloe Romack. One of the first questions I asked her was “How has the coronavirus pandemic affected you?”

Area Accident Reports

April 21, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:32 p.m. Monday, April 20, West US 30 near North CR 500W, Warsaw. Driver: Justin L. Ewald, 36, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. When the front tire on Ewald’s motorcycle went flat, he was thrown from the motorcycle. Ewald was treated for …read more.

WARSAW – Part two of IFN’s ‘season previews’ highlights high school softball and its seniors.

WARSAW – The look of signing day in a pandemic has athletes announcing their college intentions in all sorts of different ways.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Several local businesses partnered together and volunteered to provide 200 free meals of chicken and rice to those affected by COVID-19 in Warsaw. A line of vehicles circled around Cardoso Café, 803 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, at the beginning of meal distribution on Monday, April 20. The restaurant serves …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 20, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:05 a.m. Monday, April 20, 200 block South Wray Street, Atwood. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 12:31 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 100 block EMS T32 Lane, Leesburg. David Carnes reported the theft of a dirt bike helmet. Value: $100. …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 20, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:52 p.m. Friday, April 17, 1327 West CR 900N near North SR 15, Milford. Driver: Brittany T. Miller, 29, East Ponderosa Drive 12, North Webster. Miller’s vehicle slid off the roadway and struck a utility pole. Damages up to $10,000. 11:10 a.m. …read more.

WARSAW – In the first of a series of ‘season previews’, IFN is letting the seniors tell the stories of their sports seasons that were canceled. Preview one will be high school baseball.

Staff Report WARSAW – Who wants popcorn? Apparently plenty of people in Warsaw. North Pointe Cinemas, closed temporarily by the coronavirus pandemic, posted an offer on it’s Facebook page to sell large containers of popcorn for $5. The turnout felt like a blockbuster release as a long line of motorists lined up outside the theater …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw Community High School announced Saturday the hiring of Matt Moore as the next boys basketball head coach.

Press Release WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently announced the retirement of Lincoln Elementary School Principal Cathy Snyder. The longtime principal informed her staff she will be retiring at the end of the 2019-20 school year. Snyder attended Indiana University in South Bend while she worked at McDonald’s to pay her tuition. At McDonald’s, she …read more.

  By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – As mayors often do, Joe Thallemer met with the local Rotary Club on Friday. But like much of what he’s been doing during the national health emergency, he did it online with Zoom from his office at City Hall where a skeletal crew of about four continue to …read more.

Press Release WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has posted all information for its annual kindergarten round-up on the district website at warsawschools.org. The website’s frequently asked questions (FAQ) link has a page titled Kindergarten Class of 2033 with information for parents on the registration process and contains links to necessary documents and forms. The enrollment …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw baseball will send two seniors to the next level with the college commitments from Noah Burgh and Jacob Hutcherson.

Press Release INDIANAPOLIS — The Kroger Family of Companies recently announced the acceptance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for pickup. The low-contact, convenient service allows customers to shop online for groceries on kroger.com or the Kroger app and pick up their order curbside at a nearby Kroger store. Kroger operates the Owen’s store …read more.

By Kory Betts InkFreeNews WARSAW — Snow on Friday leads to chances of sunshine Saturday and rain on Sunday. Today, Friday, April 17, includes a lingering chance of snow before 3 p.m. Some snow is expected to turn into rain before 5 p.m. Total daytime accumulation of two to four inches is possible. The high …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool man will serve three years in prison pending his approval for work release after battering a child and woman. Cameron Don Beliles, 24, 206 E. Section St., Claypool, was charged with domestic battery with bodily injury to a person under the age of 14, a level 5 felony; and domestic battery …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Distilleries throughout the United States have moved from making spirits to sanitizer amidst the virus pandemic. A local distillery is following suit through giving back to the community by making hand sanitizer and donating it to organizations in need. Streven Distilling Company, connected to the Instru-Med building on North Detroit …read more.

Arnold ‘Hump’ Tolson

April 16, 2020

Arnold “Hump” Tolson, 78, Warsaw, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 5, 1941, one of 10 children to Sam and Elizabeth (King) Tolson. On Jan. 25, 1964, he married the love of his life, Betty S. …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 16, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:52 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 7000 block South CR 300E, Claypool. Larry Hapner reported an attempted fraud. 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 4300 block South Packerton Road, Warsaw. Michael Wallick reported a case of identity deception. 10:42 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 700 …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 16, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:16 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, East CR 300N near North CR 175E, Warsaw. Driver: David D. Arnold, 47, Wooster Road 24, Winona Lake. Arnold’s vehicle collided head-on with a mailbox. Damages up to $5,000. 5:59 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, North CR 625W …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 15, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 8:47 p.m. Monday, April 13, 11819 South CR 600W, Silver Lake. Driver: Kenneth L. Phillips, 31, Augusta Court, Kokomo. Phillips said he blacked out due to a medical condition, causing his vehicle to leave the road way and collide with a fence. …read more.

WARSAW —  Wildman Business Group, a linen supply business located in Warsaw, recently laid off 48 employees due to the pandemic. The layoffs are expected to be temporary. The company notified the Indiana Department of Workforce Development regarding the layoffs. A letter written by Audrey Russell, director of human resources at Wildman Business Group, points …read more.

WARSAW — A local fitness studio is offering free online classes while Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order is in place. Giverny Fitness Studio, at 207 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, currently has nine trainers who are instructing a wide variety of classes such as yoga, body sculpt, low impact Zumba and Ki-Hara resistance stretching. The free …read more.

WARSAW — Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts announced this year’s Summer Youth Camp lineup. The camps run from five to 11 days. All camps take place at The Wagon Wheel Theater, 2515 East. Center St., Warsaw. For more information on each camp, call (574) 267-8041. To sign up, email [email protected]. Camp programs are organized …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 14, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:18 a.m. Monday, April 13, South SR 15 near West CR 900S, Silver Lake. Driver: John R. Helton, 49, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Helton’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 14, 2020

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:53 a.m. Friday, April 10, 200 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Marathon Wilby’s reported a case of forgery-counterfeiting. Value: $50.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2:02 p.m. Monday, April 13, 1000 block North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Andrew …read more.

WARSAW – The passing of North Central athletic director Paul Loggan will have schools from around the state turning on their football lights in his honor.

Area Police Reports

April 13, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:16 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 3100 block East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Leela D. Farmer reported theft. Value: $200. 2:53 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 1:19 p.m. Saturday, April 11, …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 13, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, West CR 1300S, west of South CR 500W, Silver Lake. Driver: Dominick E. Haney, 19, North Old US Highway 31, Rochester. Haney was traveling east on West CR 1300S when the rear tire of his vehicle blew, …read more.

WARSAW — The weekday forecast for Kosciusko County cool conditions and even a slight chance of snow showers later in the week. For Monday, April 13, a wind advisory for Northern Indiana is in effect until 8 p.m. Gusts may reach speeds of 45 mph. Otherwise, Monday will be mostly cloudy and windy. The high will …read more.

Jail Bookings

April 13, 2020

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

Area Police Reports

April 13, 2020

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:25 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 200 block East Emeline St., Milford. Officers investigated a report of criminal trespass.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:17 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 1700 block Latta St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report …read more.

WARSAW – The IFN Photos page has been updated through the end of the winter sports season.

WARSAW – A two-vehicle accident at US 30 and Old Road 30 early Saturday destroyed a car but caused only minor injuries. Traffic in both directions was shut down on the highway. The accident happened shortly before 6 a.m. Saturday, April 11. A white Toyota, with its passenger side heavily damaged, sat in the eastbound …read more.

WARSAW — A Fort Wayne man faces drug charges after officers responded to a suspicious person at a Warsaw business. Michael Richard Connelly II, 44, 7022 Woodbrook Drive, Fort Wayne, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of two or more chemical reagents or precursors with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance, both …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 10, 2020

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:51 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2700 block SR 13, Pierceton. A shoplifting incident occurred at Dollar General involving $22.50 worth of items, including a phone charger, press-on nails and coloring books. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: …read more.

WARSAW — A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s detective was suspended earlier in March for conduct unbecoming to an officer. On Dec. 19, 2019, a Kosciusko County man filed a protective order against Deputy Thomas Waikel in Kosciusko Superior Court 3 with Judge Joe Sutton. The man filed the order for himself and his wife. According to …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College State Board of Trustees member Marianne Glick and her spouse Mike Woods have committed $500,000 in matching funds across the state for Ivy Tech’s newly established COVID-19 relief fund to assist students. The COVID-19 relief fund will provide increased flexibility to assist Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Warsaw in …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 9, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:16 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, South SR 19, north of West CR 800S, Mentone. Driver: Watanah J. Vigar, 56, West Myrtle Glen Road, Silver Lake. Vigar was traveling north on SR 19 when her vehicle began to hydroplane, causing her vehicle to …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 9, 2020

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 200 block West Calhoun St., Claypool. Officers investigated an animal complaint.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: midnight Friday, April 3, 400 block South Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 8, 2020

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, US 30 near Meijer Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Donald W. Smith, 60, East Main Street, Atwood; and Lindsay C. Krieg, 23, North Main Street, Sidney. Smith attempted to pass Krieg’s vehicle. The rear left tire of Smith’s vehicle swiped the …read more.

WARSAW — Each year, Kosciusko REMC awards scholarships to local students who plan to attend a higher learning institution in the upcoming school year. The winners are typically selected by drawing at the cooperative’s annual meeting, which was slated to be held on March 28. The meeting was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic; winners …read more.

SYRACUSE – Gymnastics at the high school level has seen a big dip locally, but should continue forward in the years to come.

WARSAW – Warsaw senior Grayson Kilburn was named the 2019-20 Don Dicken Golf Award winner.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after a person under the age of 18 overdosed at her residence. Andrea Lyn Allen, 43, 2233 E. Jefferson St., Warsaw, is charged with maintaining a common nuisance, a level 6 felony. On March 10, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s officer went to a residence regarding a possible …read more.

Jail Bookings

April 7, 2020

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall County The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:  

WARSAW — People can help keep essential workers, such as those in hospitals and nursing homes, stay safe by making fabric masks. There are also instructions on making them on the internet and also places in Kosciusko County where the masks may be taken. These homemade masks, usually made of cotton material, are to help …read more.

WARSAW — First Federal Savings Bank recently made a $10,000 donation to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s Board Rapid Response Fund in order to help respond to community needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using the Board Rapid Response Fund, the Community Foundation is joining with other area funders to provide grants to …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 7, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:22 a.m. Monday, April 6, 200 block North Main St., Etna Green. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 9:05 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 100 block West Cherry St., Etna Green. Officers investigated a report of damaged property. 3:02 p.m. Sunday, April …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 7, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:37 a.m. Monday, April 6, North East Wawasee Drive, south of East Cinderella Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Denise J. Kelley, 57, Baytree Drive, Fort Wayne. Kelley was traveling south on North East Wawasee Drive when she swerved her vehicle to avoid striking an …read more.

WARSAW – Roman Smith has been hired as the new assistant athletic director position for Warsaw Community High School.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce recently highlighted just some of the ways businesses in the area are stepping up to help in the fights against COVID-19. The Chamber also created a video featuring prominent community members such as Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce CEO Rob Parker; WCS Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert; Cardinal Services CEO …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after battering and strangling a woman. Malachi Hanes Sweeny, 27, 2151 Laurelwood Drive, Warsaw, is charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present and strangulation, both level 6 felonies; domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; and domestic battery with a prior conviction, a level 5 …read more.

SYRACUSE – Despite less than a quarter of the schools in the state participating, the IHSAA will continue gymnastics as a sanctioned sport.

INDIANAPOLIS – Five Warsaw swimmers and divers were named to the 2019-20 Indiana High School Swim Coaches Association Academic All-State list, issued Sunday morning.

Area Accident Reports

April 4, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 3:51 p.m. Friday, April 3, South CR 200W, north of West CR 1300S, Silver Lake. Driver: Roy L. Skeens, 35, West SR 114 21, North Manchester. Skeens was traveling north on CR 200W when his vehicle left the roadway, striking an embankment. …read more.

Jail Bookings

April 4, 2020

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

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert released an open letter to the Warsaw community on Friday, April 3. “The 2019-20 school year will go down as one of the most unique in our 175 years of public education in the greater Warsaw community. While our school buildings are physically closed, Warsaw Community …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has responded to questions raised after the announcement from Governor Eric Holcomb that all schools in Indiana extend the closing of physical buildings. During these challenging times, WCS is committed to communicating updates and the latest news through the FAQs on the district website at warsawschools.org. There are seven specific …read more.

WARSAW – City officials are pleading with residents to stay home when possible and stop congregating in public as the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus continues to rise locally. In a news conference Friday morning, April 3, Mayor Joe Thallemer and Police Chief Scott Whitaker both made appeals for public cooperation. With warming temperatures, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services Department recently announced changes it has made to its meal distribution program. To keep staff and families safe, every Monday, Warsaw Schools will now provide five days of meals (one snack and one lunch) for each child (no adults) up through age 18 in a household. …read more.

Jail Bookings

April 3, 2020

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

WARSAW – Fun Film Friday continues into the golf world as Caddyshack still carries the flag as golf’s pop culture crossover.

WARSAW — In light of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s press release and executive order on Thursday, April 2, Warsaw Community Schools will extend the closing of physical school buildings through the end of the 2019-20 school year. As previously messaged, Warsaw Schools and active student learning continues to stay open through eLearning lessons, meeting the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA made it official Thursday afternoon in cancelling the 2020 spring sports season.

Police Reports

April 2, 2020

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report domestic battery-simple assault. Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 6400 block East 350S, Rochester. William Duvall reported …read more.

Area Accident Reports

April 2, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:52 a.m. Thursday, April 2, Syracuse Webster Road near CR 900N, North Webster. Driver: Jamie L. Slabaugh, 20, North Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Slabaugh’s vehicle left the roadway due to foggy weather conditions. Damages up to $5,000. 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, …read more.

WARSAW — Two people from Warsaw face drug charges after providing two minors with marijuana. Jaclyn Marie Warren and Brandon L. Warren, both of 302 N. Bronson St., Warsaw, are each charged with possession of methamphetamine and neglect of a dependent, both level 6 felonies; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; and possession of …read more.

WARSAW — In order to combat the loneliness that can come from being at home, keep people active and continue to connect with the community, the Kosciusko County YMCA has started livestreaming workouts.

WARSAW — Want to show your support for healthcare workers who are on the frontlines of a pandemic? There’s a chance Thursday night, April 2, when a group hosts “Shining Lights on Healthcare Help” at the Kosciusko Community Hospital’s north parking lot at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2. Participants are asked to drive into the …read more.

WARSAW — A Chicago woman received a suspended sentence and will have to pay more than $7,000 in restitution after attempting to fraudulently purchase ATVs from Kerlin Motorsports in Warsaw. Jla Kapri Cooper, 23, Chicago, Ill., was charged with attempted theft, a level 6 felony. Corrupt business influence and forgery charges were dismissed as part …read more.

Area Police Reports

April 1, 2020

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:14 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 4900 block South Mallard Road, Mentone. Officers investigated a stabbing report. 2:06 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 400 block North Detroit St., Warsaw. Thomas L. Waikel II reported his squad vehicle striking a post in a parking lot.  …read more.

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