ELKHART — Warsaw earned an inspired, 57-56 overtime win over Goshen in Elkhart Sectional quarterfinal action Wednesday night.

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

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 208 S. Old SR 15, Leesburg. Driver: David C. Garcia, 44, CR 9 South, Elkhart. Garcia was traveling north on Old SR 15 when his vehicle left the roadway, striking a mailbox. Damage up to $2,500. 9:42 …read more.

WARSAW — A man will pay more than $10,000 in restitution and potentially serve prison time pending his approval for work release after battering a man, causing him to have a seizure. Raymond R. Tracey III, 34, of Ashley, was charged with battery resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony. A charge of …read more.

The Sears Hometown Store in the Marketplace of Warsaw shopping center is scheduled to close April 10. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. WARSAW — The Sears Hometown Store is in the midst of closing. Owner Ken Ashpole is closing the store at 2816 Frontage Road in the Marketplace of Warsaw shopping center. He is retiring, …read more.

WARSAW — The Friends of the Warsaw Community Public Library and Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce members held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 3, for ‘Story Emporium,’ a new used bookstore that is located in the library. Story Emporium is sponsored and managed by the FOL and volunteers. According to a release from the Friends …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 10:26 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Officers investigate the theft of jewelry. Value: $600.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 3200 block East Old Road 30 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:16 p.m. Sunday, March 1, North CR 225E near East CR 75N, Warsaw. Driver: Mario Duran, 28, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Duran’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to $2,500. 2:46 p.m. Sunday, March 1, West SR 25 near South Tinkey …read more.

WARSAW — Four local women are facing criminal charges after a drug bust at a Warsaw residence. Sheri Alice Courson, 58, 1118 E. Clark St., Warsaw, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; maintaining a common nuisance, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Wolfpack Rugby Club is a new men’s startup rugby side looking to gain members for the 2020 season.

WARSAW – Warsaw boys basketball head coach Doug Ogle announced Monday he is stepping away from coaching after 35 years.

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

WARSAW — The Warsaw Area Career Center recently announced that Griffin Reed has committed to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. Reed is a senior student at the WACC and is in the Advanced Culinary Arts Program under the leadership of Chef Bragg. Warsaw Community High School and WACC congratulate Reed on …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:18 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 1700 block East Ridge Valley Drive, Warsaw. Melissa C. Steinwedel reported damaged property. 1:13 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 8000 block North SR 13, Syracuse. Charles P. Tranter reported theft. Value: $200.   Milford Officers with the Milford …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 4:16 p.m. Sunday, March 1, East CR 200N, east of North Cessna Road, Warsaw. Driver: Janelle R. Wilson, 19, South CR 1000W, Claypool. Wilson was traveling east on East CR 200N when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. 4:12 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

WARSAW — A man will serve a little more than six years in prison for two criminal cases that occurred in April 2018. In the first case, Cody Lee Bade, 28, Noblesville, was charged with resisting law enforcement and failure to appear, both level 6 felonies; and driving while suspended, a class A misdemeanor. Bade …read more.

GOSHEN – NorthWood’s undefeated NLC season afforded it plenty of representation in the All-Conference selections.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman received a suspended sentence pending her acceptance into work release after dealing methamphetamine and heroin. Rachael Elizabeth Fruit, 27, 547 S. Harding St., Warsaw, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine and dealing in a narcotic drug, both level 5 felonies; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. Fruit was …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee senior Aundreya Wegener made the cut out to regional on the floor exercise with a sixth-place score of 9.275, while the Lady Warriors, Warsaw and NorthWood bowed out of the season at the Wawasee Gymnastics Sectional.

INDIANAPOLIS – Caden Jenkins and Grant Knight closed out their senior season with work at the IHSAA Boys Swim and Dive Championships.

WARSAW — Shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, Lutheran EMS and Plain Township (Leesburg) Fire Department were called to the 5000 block of SR 15 North to a three-vehicle accident.  The accident occurred near Wihebrink Landscape Management and appeared to involve a car, a van or SUV and a truck. An official at the …read more.

Boys basketball results from Friday, Feb. 28.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw is down to one bullet left after the preliminary round of the IHSAA Boys Swimming State Championships.

PLYMOUTH — Former Warsaw attorney Scott Lennox, 51, received a suspended sentence in Marshall County Superior Court 2 on Friday, Feb. 28, after stealing funds from the law firm he worked for. Lennox, who now lives in St. Clair, Mich., was charged with two counts of fraud on a financial institution, level 5 felonies; and …read more.

WARSAW — Purdue Extension Kosciusko County will host a one-day ServSafe food manager class and examination from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 11, at the Kosciusko County Justice Building’s video conference room. Do you own a restaurant or work in the food service industry? Indiana law requires that each food service establishment have one …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will host the annual kindergarten round-up event for all incoming 2020-21 kindergarten students and parents on Thursday, March 12, at all eight elementary schools. Doors open at 5 p.m., with the informational presentation scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. and end by 6:30 p.m. This event will provide information to …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 10:03 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, South Packerton Road near East CR 400S, Warsaw. Driver: Angelina M. Schafer, 19, Colfax Street, North Manchester. Shafer’s vehicle lost control on the slick roadway and collided head-on with a tree. Damages up to $5,000. 6:54 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will hold a prom and bridal expo at the Center Lake Pavilion from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Admission to the event is free. This event will provide information on tuxedos, hair styles, jewelry, flowers, photographers, decor, catering and more. Warsaw Party Rental is sponsoring …read more.

WARSAW — A Claypool man will serve two years in jail after battering a woman on two occasions. In the first case, Dyrell Aaron Kreis, 40, 3211 W. CR 700S, was charged with domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. He was found guilty in December 2014 but was back in court regarding this case due …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School junior Brennan Cox has organized a fundraiser dodgeball tournament for Riley Hospital and foster care in Kosciusko County. The double-elimination tournament will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, in the WCHS Tiger Den. It is a $40 cash entry cost per team, or $5 per person. Players must …read more.

WARSAW — A Pierceton man will serve 12 years in prison after stealing a vehicle from a woman in the parking lot at Owens Supermarket. Matthew L. Prater, 42, 3104 E. Wooster Road Lot 24, Pierceton, was charged with robbery, a level 3 felony. Charges of auto theft, resisting law enforcement, intimidation and battery resulting …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:57 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, North CR 300W, north of West CR 300N, Warsaw. Driver: Nickolas E. Wilkins, 36, North Dovewood Trail, Warsaw. Wilkins was traveling south on CR 300W when several deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 6:02 p.m. …read more.

WARSAW – Lake City Gymnastics celebrated a tremendous first year with the help of the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce.

By SUE LOUGHLIN TERRE HAUTE – Ivy Tech Community College is increasingly expanding the number of eight-week course offerings, and the reason, officials say, is higher student success rates. “It is more focused and faster to complete,” said Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann. “For working adults, that means less time for life to get in …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The ICGSA released its Academic All-State and All-State girls basketball choices for the 2019-20 season.

WARSAW – The CCAC is preparing to create instructional opportunities for area baseball and softball players.

WARSAW — A Milford man was recently arrested in two separate cases involving drugs and domestic battery. In the first case, Christopher Charles Castle, 31, 111 W. Section St., Apartment 6, Milford, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. Castle is also charged with domestic battery …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:26 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Officers investigated the theft of a Jeep Renegade. Value: $15,000. 4:29 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 900 block Fisher Avenue, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief.   Fulton County Officers with the Fulton …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, Commerce Drive near East US 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Harley M. Bradley, 16, East CR 800S, Claypool; and Cynthia J. Jordan, 61, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Bradley’s vehicle slid while driving on a curve and struck Jordan’s vehicle head-on. Damages …read more.

WARSAW — On Saturday, Feb. 22, students from five schools in the Warsaw Community School corporation attended the Scholastic Chess of Indiana Regional Team Chess Tournament held at Goshen High School. The Goshen regional was one of four regional contests around the state. Grade-level teams of students competed in several rounds of chess against area …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:34 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, North CR 300W, south of West CR 500N, Warsaw. Driver: Scott W. Kaiser, 35, North CR 300W, Warsaw. Kaiser was traveling north on North CR 300W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. 12:55 …read more.

From left, in front, are Heather Reichenbach, WCS board president; Elle Turley, WCS board member; Suzie Light, Kosciusko County Community Foundation CEO; and Jay Baumgartner, WCS board member.From left, in back, are Mike Coon, WCS board member; Randy Polston, WCS board vice-president; Jeremy Mullins, WCS board secretary; Dr. David Hoffert, WCS superintendent; and Brad Johnson, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw’s Grant Knight is seeded seventh in the breaststroke, but not many other locals are carrying a high seed into this weekend’s IHSAA Boys Swimming State Finals.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will receive a $100,000 approved by the Indiana State Board of Education. The Career Ladder program was developed for local education agencies to develop teacher leadership opportunities. The grant will support teacher development while providing high-performing teachers expanded career opportunities in teacher-coaching and in leadership roles. All Warsaw Community Schools …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — A trio of area wrestlers closed out sterling seasons at the IHSAA State Wrestling Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse over the weekend.

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

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 300 block South Huntington St., Syracuse. A representative for CVS Pharmacy reported theft. Value: $29.99.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:49 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2300 block Kuder Lane, Warsaw. Nila Y. …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 9:37 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 1200 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Drivers: Karl R. Waugh, 62, East CR 1050N, Milford; and Randall C. Smith, 45, Falcon Lane, Goshen. Waugh was backing his vehicle when he struck Smith’s vehicle. Damage up to $1,000.   Warsaw Officers …read more.

AKRON – Tim Keffaber has been ‘Riding With Rita’ for over two decades, and the two have become household names in the local sports industry.

The ink is drying for the 2020 IHSAA boys basketball state tournaments, released Sunday evening.

Warsaw claimed six event titles among Sectional Saturday in IHSAA boys swimming.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department responded to the following accident: 3:07 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, North Higbee Street near West Cathrine Street, Milford. Drivers: Lynda S. Prater, 64, Belmont Drive, Warsaw; and Heith C. Hawkins, 47, North Street, Standish, Mich. The front of Prater’s vehicle collided with the rear of the trailer attached …read more.

WARSAW – Grace’s men’s tennis team extended its winning streak to four on Friday.

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: 1:57 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, North CR 100E, south of East CR 250N, Warsaw. Driver: Janan L. Wolfe, 57, West SR 205, Columbia City. Wolfe was traveling south on CR 100E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000.   …read more.

Gymnastics results for Thursday, Feb. 20.

Boys swim sectionals opened up Thursday at both Concord and Warsaw.

Editor’s Note: Indiana police corrected the spelling of Ayden’s first name. WARSAW — A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Warsaw youth. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of Ayden Elijah Adee, a 12-year-old white male who is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 108 pounds. He has red …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, West CR 600N, west of North CR 600W, Warsaw. Driver: John C. Moorman, 57, West CR 600N, Marion. Moorman was traveling west on CR 600N when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $1,000. 7:51 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2200 block East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of battery. 5:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 4000 block North Runkle Drive, Warsaw. Thomas F. Flenner reported a burglary. 3 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2400 block West …read more.

WARSAW — In December, Erin Streeter celebrated her one year anniversary as the children’s services librarian at Warsaw Community Public Library. However, her love of libraries has been ingrained in her since she was a child.

WINONA LAKE — “When you think about being a champion, it’s not just being a champion. It’s a champion for Christ. Because when you focus on your goal, you focus on Him.” Tamika Catchings, a retired professional basketball player, spoke at the first annual Love Thy Neighbor luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The event was …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ fifth annual elementary robotics showcase will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 14, at the Warsaw Community High School’s new Tiger Recreational and Activity Center. The showcase is designed to inspire students to be innovative as they program and engineer solutions to the new engineering and …read more.

WARSAW — Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana will hold a program titled “Sugar Epidemic” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Learn the health benefits of removing excess sugar from your diet. Join Sue Delagrange, MS, RD for this free program. Reservations are recommended but not required. For …read more.

Gymnastics results for Tuesday, Feb. 18.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees discussed the corporation’s upcoming summer school program and proposed high school classroom renovations during a work session on Tuesday, Feb. 18. JoElla Hauselman, Edgewood Middle School principal and summer school coordinator; and Dan Graney, summer program facilitator, were both present at the meeting to discuss …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District discussed issues with illegal dumping at the North Webster recycling site during its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. On Feb. 4, two recycling containers at the KC Recycling Depot’s North Webster location were filled with used insulation. The depot made a …read more.

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

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:06 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 600 block North Higbee St., Milford. Deborah J. Wiggerly reported the theft of a vehicle.    Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:42 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 700 block North Cook St., Warsaw. Ociel …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 3:48 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, West Jefferson Street, east of South Washington Street, Warsaw. Driver: Britt M. Fansler, 35, West Woodview Drive, Cromwell. Fansler’s vehicle became stuck on east-west railroad tracks, causing damage to her vehicle. Damage up to $2,500. 6:49 p.m. Monday, Feb. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:17 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, North CR 150W, south of West CR 600N, Warsaw. Driver: Logan D. Brown, 21, West CR 350S, Warsaw. Brown was traveling north on CR 150W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 10:12 p.m. …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:06 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 300 block North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of theft. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 1500 block East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accidents: 6:10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 414 South Sycamore Street, Syracuse. Driver: Donna J. Hollar, 67,  North CR 300W, Milford. Hollar’s vehicle collided with a parked, unoccupied vehicle. Damages up to $10,000. 10:53 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, East Bowser Road near South Huntington Street, …read more.

WARSAW – NorthWood’s Maddy Payne headlines our selections for the 2019-20 IFN Girls Basketball All-Area selections.

EAST CHICAGO — Warsaw senior Garrett Stuckman won the 152-pound title at Saturday’s East Chicago Semi-State while teammate Jace Alexander and Warsaw’s Jacob Linky also advanced to state.

Basketball results for Saturday, Feb. 15.

Boys basketball results for Friday, Feb. 14.

INDIANAPOLIS – Day one is in the books at the IHSAA Girls Swim Championships.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:53 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, West CR 700S, Warsaw. Driver: Johnathan A. Bradley, 24, East CR 900S, Claypool. Bradley’s vehicle slid off the road, striking a pole. Damage up to $5,000.  7:35 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, West CR 400S, south of Kinsey …read more.

WARSAW — A Cromwell woman faces a drug charge after allegedly misrepresenting a substance during NET43 controlled buy. Samantha Yvonne Klinge, 24, 11139 Humpty Dumpty Drive, Cromwell, was charged with unlawful delivery of a substance represented to be a controlled substance, a level 6 felony. On Nov. 4, 2019, NET43 Drug Task Force conducted a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 10:19 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, Packerton Road, Silver Lake. Driver: Kelly A. Cull, 46, Pippin Court, Columbus. Cull’s vehicle went off the road and struck a Frontier phone box and a fence. Damage up to $2,500. 4:33 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) welcomed seven students to the Indiana Statehouse as Senate pages in January. The following students served as pages: Anna and Ella Denham, Warsaw, home-schooled; Ryan Gadziola, Plymouth, St. Michael Catholic School; Katherine Josellis, Warsaw, Warsaw Community High School; Jacob Kissling, Warsaw, Warsaw Community High School; and Sutton and …read more.

Boys basketball results for Thursday, Feb. 13.

WARSAW — A Fort Wayne man was recently arrested for dealing marijuana in connection with an attempted robbery in October 2019. Alexander Thomas Clowser, 18, 2714 Enfield Cove, Fort Wayne, is charged with dealing in marijuana in an amount in excess of 30 grams, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, West Old Road 30 near North CR 350W, Warsaw. Driver: Alma G. Franco De Gutierrez, West CR 250S 4, Warsaw. De Gutierrez’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to $2,500. 5:16 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, West …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A variety of unique locally handmade items will be auctioned at the Annual Charity Auction Fundraiser Friday, Feb. 28, in the Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the auction, conducted by Glenn Hochstetler of MeadowBlend Auctions, will commence at 7 p.m. Homemade pies …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:28 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, East CR 150N, east of North CR 850E, Pierceton. Driver: Shawn J. Ponsler, 45, Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. A deer ran into the side of Ponsler’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000.  North Webster Officers with the North Webster …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:09 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 100 block EMS B6B Lane, Leesburg. Jerry Willis Tomey reported reported a burglary.  5:44 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6100 block Old Road 30, Warsaw. Damaged property from a hit and run accident was reported.  6:34 p.m. Tuesday, …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: 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of battery resulting in serious bodily injury. 9:33 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief.   Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — A Winona Lake man will be sentenced at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, after running over a man with a vehicle after a drug deal soured. Daniel Hugo Duenas, 21, 2326 E. Pierceton Road, Winona Lake, is charged with aggravated battery, a level 3 felony; and reckless homicide, a level 5 felony. Duenas …read more.

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

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:57 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 700 block South Main St., North Webster. A representative for Ye Olde Tackle Box reported burglary. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:43 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 800 block South Union St., …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accidents: 4:51 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, US 30, west of North Parker Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Donald D. Clem, 57, Flotron Drive, Huber Heights, OH; and Brad V. Erickson, 58, West Plymouth Street, Bremen. Clem was traveling east on US 30 when his vehicle rear-ended …read more.

WARSAW — Lilly Endowment recently announced that Amy Holton, Washington STEM Academy EL teacher, is a recipient of its 2020 Teacher Creativity Fellowship. The program will provide Holton with a grant to pursue her passions of community, communication and travel. According to a Warsaw Community Schools press release, Hilton grew up in Wapakoneta, OH, and …read more.

WARSAW — Since November 2019, Lincoln Elementary School has shipped out eight care packages to two soldiers overseas, with two extra boxes for them to share during Christmas. According to a press release from Warsaw Community Schools, these soldiers are deployed until the end of February and receiving those care packages brings them joy each …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw Little League is holding a “Play It Forward” apparel and equipment swap.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees continued their discussion on the library’s dry fire protection system project during a meeting on Monday, Feb. 10. Bids regarding repair work that will occur after the system is installed have to be submitted to the library by contractors no later than 4 p.m. Friday, …read more.

WARSAW — A man was recently arrested after driving a vehicle shortly after using marijuana. Kyle Leonard Williams, 26, 8160 Hickory Ave., Gary, is charged with obstruction of justice, a level 6 felony; driving while suspended, a class A misdemeanor; and operating while intoxicated, a class C misdemeanor. On Jan. 16, an officer with the …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after allegedly breaking into a residence, with officers finding him naked in a closet and in possession of drugs. Ethan David Jessie, 29, 4547 E. Fox Run Drive, Syracuse, is charged with residential entry and possession of methamphetamine, both level 6 felonies; and false informing, a class …read more.