William Joshua “Bill” Becker, Jr. Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 10:48 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 61. He was born on July 18, 1958, in South Bend, to Marilyn (Michaels) Becker and William Joshua Becker, Sr. On May 30, 1992, he was married to Deborah …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:39 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Van Buren Street, Leesburg. Driver: Michael R. Kauffman, 49, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Kauffman’s vehicle struck a parked vehicle. Damage up to $750.  Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:29 p.m. Monday, March 30, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:41 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, North CR 700E near East CR 500N, North Webster. Driver: Douglas E. Klinger, 63, East McKenna Road, Warsaw. Klinger’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to $5,000. 8:41 p.m. Sunday, March 29, North CR 650E near …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:43 p.m. Monday, March 30, 8700 block South 425W, Silver Lake. Sandra Kellogg reported the theft of jewelry. Value: $4,000. 12:23 p.m. Monday, March 30, 600 block West CR 675N, Leesburg. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief. 11:17 a.m. Monday, March …read more.

WARSAW — Meg Waddell, a student at Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw, has been named a 2020 New Century Workforce Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship. Waddell started at Ivy Tech Warsaw in 2017 as part of an Achieve Your Degree cohort with Lake City Bank. She graduated in December 2019 with an associate …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:32 p.m. Friday, March 27, South Columbia Street, north of West Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Driver; Judith G. Holt, 61, Rieder Street, Warsaw. Holt attempted to drive under the viaduct which is 11 feet high. The box compartment on Holt’s vehicle struck the viaduct. The …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man will serve four years in prison for two criminal cases involving escape and drugs. In the first case, Nicholas Daniel Hall, 28, 3762 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, was charged with escape, a level 5 felony. In the second case, Hall was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently announced that Benjamin Beyer was named one of 40 high school seniors from throughout Indiana to be recognized as a 2020 Indiana Academic All-Star, a program of the Indiana Association of School Principals. Students were selected from a field of 280 nominees. Selection of the school’s nominee is based …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently announced that Gina Courtois, social-emotional learning coordinator, will lead a community book study, which will begin after spring break. The chosen book is “The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired” by authors Dan Siegel and Tina Payne …read more.

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

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:13 p.m. Friday, March 27, 200 block North Main St., Syracuse. Christina L. Kuhn reported theft. Value: $200.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:59 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 500 block Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Jeremy Flores reported the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Business Professionals of America Chapter recently attended the 53rd annual BPA State Leadership Conference from March 8 to 10 at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott Hotel with Warsaw advisors Steve Waldeck and Scott Schramm. The following students placed as follows in the competition: 2nd place: Global Marketing Team – Charlotte Grandon, Evyn …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after officers found drugs and paraphernalia at a residence during a DCS visit. Damian A. Henry, 34, 2123 E. Hendricks St., Warsaw, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and neglect of a dependent, both level 6 felonies; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:05 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. John L. Rasmussen reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $2,000. 7:35 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 3500 block East CR 800S, Claypool. William R. Elliott Jr. reported the theft of two …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 3:35 a.m. Friday, March 27, North SR 15, north of West CR 800N, Leesburg. Driver: Scott D. Stine, 46, West Beachwood Avenue, Warsaw. Stine was traveling north on SR 15 when three donkeys entered the roadway. One of the donkeys was struck …read more.

Norma Lynn Eisaman, 75, Warsaw, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Norma was born Feb. 28, 1945, in Wabash County Hospital, Wabash, to G. Dean and Marjorie Perry. She was united in marriage to Jerry A. Eisaman on June 21, 1964, in Warsaw. As a child she grew up in Servia, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Brielle Harrison of Warsaw and both Kate Rulli and Maddy Payne of NorthWood were Honorable Mention All-State girls basketball choices from the Associated Press.

WARSAW — There is a strong chance of rain for most of the weekend across much of northern Indiana, according to the National Weather Service. Friday, March 27, will remain cloudy and there is a 30% chance of showers after 3 p.m. The high will be near 56. Tonight will include another chance of showers …read more.

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

WARSAW — Lakeland Art Association will hold its annual juried spring show this May. However, due to the uncertainty of future events, the LAA may have to change show dates. Check the LAA website and Facebook page for updates. If, by chance, the LAA board decides it is best to cancel the show, notices will …read more.

WABASH — Crossroads Bank announces the hiring of John Warren. Warren has joined Crossroads Bank as senior vice president, business development officer in Warsaw. He is a life-long resident of the Warsaw area and brings with him 24 years of community banking experience. As a community banker, he enjoys the opportunity to assist individuals, business …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 11:03 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, East Wilcox Road near South CR 350E, Warsaw. Driver: Kevin J. Schildroth, 65, South Cassandra Lane, Warsaw. Schildroth said he was distracted by his dog in the front passenger seat of his vehicle. This caused his vehicle …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:04 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 9100 block North CR 200E, Milford. Courtney Hiatt reported the theft of medical cards, pocketbooks, debit cards, social security cards, savings account information, bank information and Indiana State Driver’s Licenses. Value: $15. 9:33 p.m. Monday, March 23, …read more.

WARSAW – InkFreeNews reporters spanned out across Kosciusko County and beyond to check on how far gas prices have fallen. Below are photos of 19 gas stations in 14 towns – all taken on Wednesday, March 25. In Warsaw In Syracuse In Leesburg and North Webster In Etna Green In Atwood and Bourbon In Argos …read more.

WARSAW — With all Indiana schools now remaining closed until May 1 by order of Gov. Eric Holcomb, several Kosciusko County school corporations, including Warsaw Community Schools, are using school buses as temporary WiFi hotspots. On WCS eLearning days (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays), bus drivers travel to 19 locations for Warsaw students to provide free …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko REMC Board of Directors named Kurt D. Carver as the cooperative’s president and chief executive officer. Carver was previously manager of engineering and operations for KREMC and assumed the role from Bruce Goslee, who retires March 28. “I am honored to have been selected as the next CEO of Kosciusko REMC,” …read more.

WARSAW — With the passing of World War II and Korean War veterans, Vietnam War vets are quickly becoming the eldest generation of military heroes in this nation. Most Vietnam veterans are in their 70s. Largely vilified upon their return from combat half a century ago, “we are just now really getting the respect we …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: 2:42 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 300 block Morton St., North Webster. Christopher Lee Rogers reported theft of a vehicle valued at $20,000.  Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:11 p.m. Monday, March 23, 300 block Parker St., …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 7:06 a.m. Monday, March 23, North CR 225E, north of Mitchells Boulevard, Warsaw. Drivers: Tod C. Bolesky, 57, North Timberline Circle, Warsaw; and Bradley W. Timm, 43, South Main Street, South Whitley. Bolesky was traveling north on North CR 175E when he …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of Trustees approved an employee pay resolution for the school corporation’s support staff during a meeting on Monday, March 23. The resolution was one of two COVID-19 resolutions that the board approved. “Traditionally, school systems are governed by the State Board of Accounts, and that means that hourly employees …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 2:04 a.m. Monday, March 23, 5900 block South SR 13 and East CR 600S, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of a burned vehicle.   Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:46 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 700 block …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 1:55 p.m. Saturday, March 21, East Center Street, west of North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Drivers: Malachi A. Greene, 20, Cook Lake Trail, Plymouth; and Samantha L. Burleson, 20, Clinic Court, Warsaw. Greene’s vehicle rear-ended Burleson’s vehicle. Burleson complained of neck pain as a result …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko and Whitley County courts are curtailing operations through May 4. This is after the Indiana Supreme Court approved requests for both county courts for emergency relief pursuant to Indiana Administrative Rule 17 to operate under emergency conditions. Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed and Whitley County Superior Court Judge Douglas Fahl …read more.

WARSAW – The light frosting of snow that fell overnight will melt this morning as temperatures rise to about 43 degrees Monday, March 23. High temperatures for the rest of the work week will be in the 50s, according to the National Weather Service in North Webster. Monday night’s low will be around 30. Tuesday …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after battering a woman in the presence of two children. Billy Joe Truex, 35, 504 W. Center St., Warsaw, is charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Oct. 3, 2019, a Warsaw …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 9:29 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Old Road 30, near Kosciusko Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Luke J. Chalk, 17, West Lincolnway, Columbia City; and Devin B. Handshoe, 28, East Ridge Drive, Warsaw. Chalk was attempting to turn right onto Old Road 30 from Kosciusko Drive when …read more.

GOSHEN – The Northern Lakes Conference drew up a tentative plan if spring sports are a go after the May 1 ruling by the state government.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:17 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 100 block East Main Street, Silver Lake. Officers investigated the theft of a license plate. 2:47 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 10300 block North CR 500E, Syracuse. Officers investigated a protective order violation.   North Webster Officers with …read more.

WARSAW – Trent Edwards of NorthWood champions our picks for the 2019-20 IFN Boys Basketball All-Area selections.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after allegedly pushing a man down a set of stairs. Nicole Kristen Davis, 31, 125 Rattington Circle, Warsaw, is charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On March 8, a Warsaw Police officer …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Board of Realtors will extend its rich history of community involvement by awarding three Kosciusko County students each a $1,000 scholarship in 2020. KBOR has awarded $78,000 in scholarships since 1993 to foster and invest in tomorrow’s Kosciusko County leaders. This scholarship is specifically designed to assist bright and motivated students …read more.

WARSAW — In light of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s press release at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Warsaw Community Schools will extend the closing of physical school buildings until May 1 in compliance with the executive order. As previously messaged, Warsaw Community Schools and active student learning continues to stay open through eLearning lessons. WCS …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Area Career Center senior student Jacelyn Ellinger placed third in the Microsoft Word division of the 2019 Microsoft Office Specialist Fall Qualifier state championship. Ellinger participated in this contest while taking Digital Applications and Responsibility with Mr. Scott Schramm. Ellinger received a certificate from the Microsoft Office Specialist Team as recognition for …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, West US 30 near North SR 19, Etna Green. Driver: Gregory L. Bilbrey, 59, Cedar Key CV, Fort Wayne. Bilbrey’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to $5,000. 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, West CR 1350N …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Classroom performance was highlighted in a quartet of Academic All-State lists for the winter sports seasons.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA Warsaw and North Webster branches will be closed for all activities effective at 8 p.m Wednesday, March 18, through a tentative date of March 31. “It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we make this decision and though difficult, we believe these actions are necessary to help …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Recycling Depot is staying open but has implemented a few changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Community drop-off bins in the county are operational and are still being serviced on a regular schedule; however, the recycling depot’s re-use room is closed until further notice. The depot’s facility drop-off is …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 12:06 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2100 block East Center Street, Warsaw. …read more.

WARSAW — Several schools in Kosciusko County and surrounding areas are offering free meals to students during the school corporations’ closings as a preventative measure against COVID-19. During the closure, Warsaw Community Schools is offering free breakfasts and lunches at seven locations from 11 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays. Each morning, staff in WCS’ …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw’s Blake Marsh and NorthWood’s Jake Lone were both named to the North team for the IFCA North-South All-Star Classic football showcase in July.

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: 9:04 p.m. Monday, March 16, 3600 block West CR 100N, Warsaw. Nathan D. McFadden reported theft. Value: $200. 10:46 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Bryan D. Drake and Cayla N. Drake reported the theft of a Marine …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:07 p.m. Monday, March 16, East Armstrong Road, east of North CR 200E, Leesburg. Driver: Marita S. Workman, 65, EMS T26B Lane, Leesburg. Workman was traveling east on North Armstrong Road when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility box. …read more.

[weaver_youtube  l2AzyLFQ93k rel=0]   WARSAW — The Warsaw Area Career Center’s broadcasting program department recently announced another award winner from its Television II class. Logan Smith placed second in the animation category at the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters Annual Contest. His animation is titled “Conquering Fears.” “Every year it becomes more difficult to judge …read more.

FORT WAYNE — A Warsaw man died Sunday morning after he was shot inside a vehicle north of Fort Wayne. At 3:30 a.m. Sunday, March 15, the Allen County Coroner’s Office was contacted and advised of a shooting investigation at the 5300 block of Hursh Road in Allen County. The victim was identified as Nicholas …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8 a.m. Monday, March 16, 200 block North Main St., Milford. Andrew R. Miller reported criminal mischief to a building. 12:50 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 400 block North Old SR 15, Milford. Jesus G. Hernandez reported burglary. 12:25 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 100 block …read more.

GOSHEN – Northridge leads both All-Sports tallies with Warsaw and NorthWood in close pursuit after the winter season.

GOSHEN – Northridge topped the list for the 2019-20 Northern Lakes Conference boys basketball awards.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 4:57 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 100 block EMS D21C Lane, Syracuse. Officers investigated a reported theft of a temporary license plate. Value: $50.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:06 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 300 block …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:49 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 1150 Husky Trail, Warsaw. Driver: Kenneth L. Yost, 74, North Vicky Lane, Warsaw. Yost’s vehicle collided with a concrete light pole. Damages up to $10,000. 7:31 p.m. Friday, March 13, 1000 Husky Trail, Warsaw. Drivers: Julie M. Valentine, 64, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s April First Friday event and 2020 BAKFC Home and Outdoor Show have been canceled. The 2020 BAKFC Home and Outdoor Show, which was to take place March 20 to 22 at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, has been canceled. BAKFC canceled the event to be in compliance with Governor Holcomb’s directive in regards …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:51 a.m. Friday, March 13, 100 block South Main Street, North Webster. Officers investigated a report of unauthorized withdraws from a checking account.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2100 block …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw Community High School has announced a series of spring sports cancellations.

WARSAW — Three area hospitals have released statements regarding preventative measures and tests for COVID-19, or the coronavirus. Kosciusko Community Hospital says staff are taking proactive steps to prepare for the protection of patients, caregivers and the community while monitoring ongoing COVID-19 updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We are using the …read more.

WARSAW — A local man received a suspended sentence after making unauthorized charges to his elderly father-in-law’s bank account. Steven Brian Goodman, 38, 335 E. North St. 38, Topeka, was charged with theft, a level 6 felony. An exploitation of an endangered adult charge, as well as three counts of theft, were dismissed as part …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man will serve 25 years in prison after molesting a child for six years. Lars Eric Gustafson, 37, Warsaw, was charged with child molesting, a level 1 felony. A charge of vicarious sexual gratification was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Gustafson was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 on …read more.

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

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization won several awards at the 2020 State FCCLA Conference, which took place from March 5 to 7. The following students won awards in these categories: Career Investigation: Kendra Lancaster – Gold National Qualifier Chapter in Review: Kennedie Paul and Mia …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 3:31 p.m. Monday, March 9, 5500 block East CR 650S, Pierceton. Heather Millett reported fraud.   Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:49 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 300 block West Emeline St., Milford. Taylor M. Silvers reported …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:36 p.m. Friday, March 6, US 30 East near SR 13, Pierceton. Drivers: Seth Hamman, 36, West CR 525S, Claypool; and Steven M. Wendt, 46, McKibben Street, Wabash. The front of Hamman’s vehicle collided with the rear of Wendt’s vehicle. Damages up to $5,000. …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Jonathan Roberts, 33, Warsaw, was sentenced on Tuesday, March 10, before U.S. District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty for possession of child pornography. According to a statement from U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II, Roberts was sentenced to 63 months in prison, 5 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $20,000 …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:39 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 200 block South East Street, Milford. Officers investigated a report of car seats stolen from a vehicle. Value: $160.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 1300 block Husky …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, US 30 near Silveus Crossing, Warsaw. Drivers: Marco T. Del-Cid, 53, Washington Street 1Y, Hempstead, N.Y.; and David A. Williams, 66, Glencoe Street, Midland, Mich. The front of Del-Cid’s vehicle collided with the rear side of the trailer attached …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, Harrison Elementary School Principal Matt Deeds conducted a school-wide lockdown. According to a statement from Warsaw Community Schools, the lockdown was a preventative measure in response to a concern with a community member. Warsaw Police Department responded and the issue was resolved without incident. At no …read more.

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

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:46 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2211 E. Center St., Warsaw. Driver: Sarah A. Scheidt, 28, South Old Ditch Road, Warsaw. Scheidt was traveling south in a parking lot when she struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle. Damage up to $2,500. Fulton County Officers with the …read more.

WARSAW — Shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory responded to a dryer fire at 1320 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Initial dispatch reports of a structure fire led to Winona Lake and Plain Township Fire Departments being called to assist; however, they were disregarded after the cause of the fire was discovered. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has released a statement regarding its response plan for coronavirus. This past week, WCS assembled a small team to review logistics and many of the facets that could impact the corporation’s schools. Warsaw Community Schools is working closely with local, state and national public health officials to ensure best practices …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:36 p.m. Monday, March 9, Tippe Downs Drive near Aqueduct Lane, Warsaw. Drivers: James L. Smith, 72, Albert Storm Avenue, Moncks Corner, S.C.; and Gokulakrishnan Ramakrishnan, 32, Pimlico Drive, Warsaw. The front left side of Smith’s vehicle collided with the left rear side of …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, 400 block North Lake Street, Syracuse. Officers investigate the reported theft of bicycles, a buffing/grinding wheel, tackle box with tackle and a Harley Davidson necklace. Value: $530. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2:08 …read more.

Jay Rigdon, Warsaw Community Public Library’s legal counsel, was present at the meeting to discuss the library’s options on funding for a dry fire protection system. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. WARSAW — Protection against fires and viruses was the main topic of discussion at the Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees’ meeting on Monday, …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A Claypool man was recently arrested after beating a man and threatening to kill him while asking if he was adopted. Joe Lewis Rose, Jr., 54, 105 E. Section St., Claypool, is charged with domestic battery resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and …read more.

WARSAW — Titiksha Gorhe, a sixth-grader from Lincoln Elementary School, finished second in the Journal Gazette 66th annual regional spelling bee, presented by STAR Financial Bank, on Saturday, March 7. Jude Hoeffel, an eighth-grader from Garrett Middle School in DeKalb County, won the spelling bee. In the 27th round of spelling, Hoeffel correctly spelled “farrier” …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 incidents: 12:57 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 5900 block East CR 350S, Pierceton. A representative for St. Francis Xavier Parish reported criminal mischief. 10:40 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 300 block East Birchwood Court, Warsaw. Bradley A. Hamilton reported fraud.   Warsaw Officers with the …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, East SR 14, east of CR 100E, Silver Lake. Driver: Kathryn L. Snyder, 78, West Section Street, Claypool. Snyder was traveling west on SR 14 when a deer entered the roadway. Snyder was uninjured in the collision. Damage up …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools congratulates Warsaw Area Career Center broadcasting students Kelsey Nethercutt and Kendyl Silveus. Their video, titled “CTE Chess Champ!” won them both third place in the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) PSA contest, where students produce videos promoting Career and Technical Education. This year’s theme was “Victory in CTE.” As …read more.

WARSAW – Three iconic coaches saw roads end over the weekend, but all three traveled with purpose and dignity.

ELKHART — Ridge rolled to a 60-38 win over Warsaw, and the Raiders repeated as Sectional 4 champs Saturday night.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:47 p.m. Friday, March 6, 300 block South Main St., North Webster. A representative for New Market reported theft. Value: $7.49.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:05 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 200 block Sophie Lane, …read more.

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

ELKHART — Two days after the Tigers’ OT victory over Goshen, they rallied past Penn in extra time to advance to Saturday’s Sectional 4 finale opposite NLC rival Northridge with a 58-54 win in Friday.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School will host its annual Academic Super Bowl Invitational from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, March 9. Fourteen area high schools will compete. This year’s theme is the “Roaring Twenties.” Students have their knowledge tested on content from that time period in the subjects of math, English, science, fine arts …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:54 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 200 block East Nelson Drive, Milford. Officers investigated a report of intimidation and protective order violation. 3:45 p.m. Thursday, March 5, `1900 block Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief. 3:56 a.m. Thursday, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, East SR 14 near South Packerton Road, Claypool. Drivers: Trenton J. Parker, 19, East Sara Drive, Winona Lake; and Rosann I. Brubaker, 59, South SR 13 22, North Manchester. Parker proceeded into the intersection, causing a right …read more.

Bomy Singh serves food at his Kwik Mart in Columbia City, but will soon open a restaurant in Warsaw. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. WARSAW — A new restaurant specializing in fast food-style Indian cuisine is slated to open in the former B&K hotdog stand location on Winona Avenue. “Bomy’s Authentic Indian Food” is owned …read more.

From left, are Dan Woods and Elim Smith. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd. WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission renewed nine permits and approved one permit transfer during a meeting on Thursday, March 5. The board approved a permit transfer for Hunters BBQ Restaurant and Catering, Etna Green. Yavin Bamnolkar, the restaurant’s …read more.

WARSAW — AM Styling, Edgewood Middle School and Lakeview Middle School will host “The Give Back” event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, inside the Lakeview auditorium. This is an event for women and girls of the community sponsored by Belove, EnPak and MudLOVE. “The Give Back” focuses on helping middle school girls at Lakeview …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:03 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, US 30 near East Old Road 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Melody A. Morris, 57, EMS B63 Lane, Warsaw; and Cheryl M. Miller, 51, East Woodland Court, Leesburg. The front of Morris’ vehicle collided with the rear of Miller’s vehicle. Damages …read more.