WARSAW – Wagon Wheel Theatre is hosting youth auditions for three upcoming plays. Auditions are for ages 9-18 for the upcoming summer season productions of “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Music Man” and “Big The Musical.” The auditions at the theater will be Saturday, March 21. Times are 2 p.m. for ages 9 to 11, …read more.

WARSAW — Titiksha D. Gorhe won the Kosciusko County Spelling Bee held at Lakeview Middle School on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Her parents are Devendra and Pradrya Gorhe. The second-place finisher was Ishida Pandey, and her parents are Vinay and Rashmi Pathala. Students from 20 schools competed for the right to represent Kosciusko County. Gorhe will …read more.

WARSAW — The sixth annual Young Artist Competition will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in the Performing Arts Center of Warsaw Community High School. According to a press release, this free event features performances by musicians in upper-grade school, middle school and high school from all around northern Indiana, including Warsaw, Fort …read more.

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

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 100 block North Superior Ave., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 7:59 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2500 block Walton Blvd., Warsaw. A representative for Walmart reported the theft of merchandise. Value: $86.40. 7:12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:29 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, North SR 13, north of North Syracuse Webster Road, North Webster. Driver: Alexis J. Roney, 23, Winchester Trail, Goshen. Roney was traveling south on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500.   …read more.

WARSAW – Chandra Hepler has strong family ties to the ‘First Family of Indiana Volleyball’, which is helping build a new generation of success.

INDIANAPOLIS – Seven additional entries from the Elkhart sectional were picked up for the IHSAA Girls Swimming State Finals.

WARSAW – Penn escaped Warsaw’s upset bid with a 45-44 championship win in the Class 4-A Warsaw Girls Basketball Sectional.

WARSAW — Children enjoyed crafts, makeovers and more with their favorite Disney characters on Saturday, Feb. 8. The Warsaw Community High School Theatre Department hosted its third annual Disney Character Day at the Performing Arts Center. Throughout the afternoon festivities, children got to participate in a variety of activities alongside characters like Tiana and Naveen …read more.

MISHAWAKA — Wawasee advanced seven, Warsaw five and Tippecanoe Valley three to semi-state at Saturday’s Penn Wrestling Regional.

LAGRANGE – DeKalb made a statement Saturday in claiming the Lakeland Gymnastics Invite.

WARSAW – Culver Academy fended off Warsaw, 398-386, to win the team title at the Warsaw Girls Swim Sectional.

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

WARSAW — The hosts ran away from Elkhart Central late in a 46-35 win in Friday’s early semifinal, advancing to face Penn, in Saturday’s Sectional 4 championship.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services Inc. of Warsaw announced CTB Inc., Milford, has pledged a gift of $1 million toward its future home. “CTB has supported Cardinal Services in many ways throughout more than 45 years of working together,” said Randy Hall, Cardinal Services chief executive officer. ”CTB is the largest customer of our manufacturing arm, …read more.

WARSAW — Presby Preschool is kicking off registration for the 2020-21 school year with an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. The open house includes tours of the classrooms and the opportunity to register children onsite. Presby Preschool is located in the Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School art students were decorated again this year at the 2020 Scholastic Art Awards competition. In total, Warsaw students received 49 awards in the individual entry categories and one award in the senior portfolio category. Gold Key winners go to the next round of judging at the national level in …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 300 block South Main St., Claypool. Officers investigated a report of intimidation.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:13 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 500 block Prairie Drive, Syracuse. A representative for Bayview Estates …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:18 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, East US 30, east of East Van Ness Road, Pierceton. Driver: Thomas A. Marsh, 70, Heritage Lane, Mount Vernon, OH. Marsh was traveling east on US 30 when his vehicle went off the roadway, rolling down the south side …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman received a suspended sentence for a neglect charge on Thursday, Feb. 6, after being under the influence of drugs and leaving her children unsupervised. Krystal Sue Miller, 28, 340 E. Levi Lee Road Lot 94, Warsaw, was charged with neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony. On April 30, …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission renewed nine permits during its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6. Permit transfers for Hunters BBQ Restaurant and Catering, Etna Green; and Stonehenge Golf and Country Club, Winona Lake, were both continued to next month’s meeting. The permit transfer for Hunters was continued due to no signage …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after allegedly battering a man with a space heater. Kyla Rashel Kilpatrick, 21, 1210 Hill Top Ave. Apartment 4, Warsaw, is charged with aggravated battery, a level 3 felony. On Feb. 3, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department went to a residence regarding a family fight. …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:22 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 300 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Steven Pettit reported a case of fraud.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:56 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 9300 block South SR 15, Silver Lake. Officers investigated …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accident: 11:33 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, West Bowser Road near South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Larry D. Phillips, 70, North Kern Road, Syracuse; and Angela G. Kleopfer, 53, North CR 500E, Syracuse. Phillips’ vehicle collided with Kleopfer’s while during right out of the Burger …read more.

The stages are set for championship glory in the girls swimming sectionals at Elkhart and Warsaw.

Boys basketball results from Thursday, Feb. 6.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department responded to the following accident: 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, SR 13, west of East CR 900N, Syracuse. Driver: Douglas P. Watkins, 40, EMS W29B Lane, North Webster. Watkins lost control of his vehicle due to icy road conditions. The vehicle spun around and went off …read more.

WARSAW — In recognition of Feburary’s designation as Heart Month, the Parkview Warsaw Center for Healthy Living will host cardiologist Sabeena Ramrakhiani, MD, Parkview Physicians Group-Cardiology, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, as she explains how the brain can benefit the health and well-being of the heart. Scientists are beginning to understand the negative effects …read more.

WARSAW — Probably the most significant marker of Sally Nelson’s personality is the Harley-Davidson decal she put on her four-wheel electric scooter. “Everybody who knows me knows about Sally’s Harley,” chuckled the amiable 72-year-old Warsaw resident. Many of those who know her are regulars at the Kosciusko County’s senior activity center on the north side …read more.

SYRACUSE — Two Syracuse men are facing criminal charges after a drug investigation at a residence. In the first case, John Brown Christian, 70, 4484 E. CR 1300N, Syracuse, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. In a second case, John Christian was charged …read more.

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

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after allegedly strangling and battering a child. Elizabeth Rae Justice, 45, 208 N. Fort Wayne Ave., Warsaw, is charged with strangulation, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Dec. 4, 2019, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department went to a residence …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:21 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 700 block South Dixie Drive, North Webster. Officers investigated a report of battery. 5:24 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Alicia C. Centeno reported the theft of a license plate from a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:16 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, South CR 400E, south of East Cr 900S, Sidney. Driver: Linnette J. Rivera, 36, South CR 300E, Claypool. Rivera was traveling north on CR 400E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. North Webster …read more.

Boy Scout Troop 730 is pictured with council members and Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer.   WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council heard about a possible new economic development incentive tool during the meeting held tonight, Feb. 3. City Planner Jeremy Skinner and Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO Alan Tio were present at the meeting to …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:28 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 700 block South CR 325E, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 11:23 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 300 block North CR 900E, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 6:31 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, West US 30 near North 800W, Atwood. Driver: Jiah M. Harvest, 19, South Peters Street, Garrett. Harvest was driving his vehicle behind a slow-moving semi. He said his vehicle hit the back of the semi causing his …read more.

WARSAW — Wintery conditions return this week according to the National Weather Service. This afternoon will be mostly sunny with a high near 53. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after 2 a.m. A low around 34 is expected. Tuesday, expect cloudy skies, a chance of rain and snow with a …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after battering a woman and confining her in a vehicle. Josiah James Gall, 25, 9592 N. CR 300E, Syracuse, is charged with strangulation and criminal confinement, both level 6 felonies; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Jan. 28, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

Boys basketball results for Saturday, Feb. 1.

PLYMOUTH — Wawasee wrestling claimed a three-peat at Saturday’s Plymouth Sectional, with 261 points to the host Rockies’ runner-up tally of 221.5.

DUNLAP – Concord held off its rivals to win a hotly contested Northern Lakes Conference Boys Swimming Championship.

Amanda Ellis, Warsaw, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 11:43 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, at the age of 97. She was born Aug. 31, 1922, in Canton, MS., to Leebirdia (Burks) Blackmon and Jessie Blackmon.  Amanda was first married to William Johnson, but …read more.

NAPPANEE — NorthWood pulled off a 56-44 win over visiting Warsaw Friday night, pulling even with the Tigers in the NLC race at 3-2.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital after his vehicle struck a trailer, carport and two parked vehicles at Green Acres Mobile Home Court. At approximately 2:53 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a car hitting a trailer at 1692 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 7:02 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Driver: Stephen C. Paul, 47, Walnut Street, Mexico. Paul said he fell asleep while driving. His vehicle went off the road and struck a utility pole. Damage up to $10,000.  12:01 a.m. Friday, …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital after a two-vehicle accident on Old Road 30. At approximately 3:53 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle accident on West Old Road 30, west of North Riverwood Ranch Road, Warsaw. The crash involved a …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is launching a new business partnership program to help students who don’t have high-speed Internet access in their homes. WCS is asking businesses to partner with the school corporation by displaying a window cling with the e3 Tiger Tech image in their business front window. Students who see this image …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:17 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 100 block EMS W25 Lane, North Webster. Amy Feldman reported the theft of a brown 2006 Ford Taurus. Value: $1,000. 4:43 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 100 block West State Street, Etna Green. Officers investigated a report of …read more.

Basketball results for Thursday, Jan. 30.

DUNLAP – Four teams are jumbled near the top heading into the finals of the Northern Lakes Conference Boys Swimming Championships.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man will serve six months in jail after strangling and battering a pregnant woman. Kyle Logan Backus, 21, 920 Anchorage Road Lot 42, Warsaw, was charged with strangulation, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. A charge of domestic battery to a pregnant woman was dismissed as …read more.

WARSAW — The Bowen Center inpatient unit was recognized as the top referrer to the Indiana Tobacco Quitline in Kosciusko County for 2019. The Indiana Tobacco Quitline is a free phone-based counseling service that helps Hoosier smokers and tobacco users who would like to quit. The Indiana Tobacco Quitline also provides support and resources for …read more.

GOSHEN – The Northern Lakes Conference announced Thursday morning its selections for wrestling All-NLC.

WARSAW — On Feb. 18, the Indiana Department of Education will host its annual Awards for Excellence recognition program. The event celebrates accomplished students, programs and business partnerships in Career and Technical Education throughout the state. Reagan Rowland, a Warsaw Community High School senior, was nominated for recognition by her teachers and Warsaw Area Career Center …read more.

WARSAW — Abbi Richcreek, Project Lead The Way teacher at Edgewood Middle School, was named the 2019-20 Starfish Award recipient. According to a press release from Warsaw Community Schools, Richcreek has gone above and beyond to promote inclusiveness and awareness to the life-changing effect assistive technology can have for all people, no matter how young, …read more.

WARSAW — A South Whitley man will serve more than a year in jail after stalking a woman. In the first case, Dustin Michael Boardman, 35, 305 W. Collamer Road, South Whitley, was charged with stalking, a level 5 felony. In the second case, Boardman was charged with battery, a class B misdemeanor. Boardman was …read more.

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

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after battering a woman while violating a protective order. Nicholas Scott Phillips, 35, 1492 S. Wausau St., Warsaw, is charged with domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; domestic battery and invasion of privacy, both class A misdemeanors. On Jan. 19, an officer …read more.

WARSAW – Season evolution continued for a dozen or so gymnasts Tuesday in the meet won by Wawasee Tuesday night.

Basketball results for Tuesday, Jan. 28.

WARSAW – A dream is becoming reality for Chandra Hepler, who has accepted an offer for her dream job as head coach for the Warsaw Community High School volleyball program.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was sentenced to six years in prison on Tuesday, Jan. 28, for dealing methamphetamine. Michael Darren Miller, 23, 11314 N. East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony. A possession of methamphetamine charge was dismissed as part of a plea agreement. Miller was also …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community School students recently participated in the 31st annual Scholastic Chess of Indiana contest. The state finals were held on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Pike High School in Indianapolis. There were 80 students competing in the eighth and under middle school division. Andrew Potter, an eighth-grade student at Lakeview Middle School, won …read more.

WARSAW — Katherine Josellis and Jacob Kissling, both from Warsaw, represented Kosciusko REMC at the Indiana Electric Cooperative Page Day, hosted at the Indiana Statehouse, on Wednesday, Jan. 22. “Serving as a page gives young people a unique opportunity to participate in state government,” said Jennifer Barger, manager of marketing and communications for KREMC. “Experiencing …read more.

WARSAW — One person was injured after a two-vehicle accident on Old Road 30. The accident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, in front of LSC Communications, 2801 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw. A red Ford Ranger XLT and Lewis Salvage dump truck were involved in the accident. The driver of the Ford …read more.

SOUTH BEND – A pair of local bowlers saw their seasons come to a close at the IHSB Semi-state.

WARSAW – Warsaw’s Robert Murphy is gearing up for a shot at qualifying for the Olympics in marathon running.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA revealed its pairings for the 45th running of the IHSAA Girls Basketball State Tournament Sunday evening.

Swim results for Saturday, Jan. 25.

Gymnastics results for Saturday, Jan. 25.

Basketball results for Saturday, Jan. 25.

PLYMOUTH — The Stuckman brothers of Wawasee and the Lone brothers of NorthWood all pulled off titles in a brother act at the NLC wrestling tournament Saturday.

WARSAW — Every month at the Warsaw Community Public Library, children of all ages have the opportunity to read aloud to greyhounds. Many children stopped by the library on Saturday, Jan. 25, to read to four greyhounds who came to WCPL to relax while hearing some stories. The “Greyt Readers” program is made possible by …read more.

WARSAW — A driver was injured after a vehicle struck a trailer and carport at Green Acres Mobile Home Court in Warsaw. The accident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Initial dispatch reports said a vehicle struck a residence at 1692 E. CR 200N, Lot 180, Warsaw. Two vehicles sustained damage in the …read more.

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

Boys basketball results from Friday, Jan. 24.

WARSAW — Titiksha Gorhe, a sixth-grade student in Mrs. Henry’s class, is Lincoln Elementary School’s spelling bee winner. Gorhe won with the word “skeuomorph,” which is defined as an object or feature which imitates the design of a similar artifact made from another material. Gorhe’s parents are Devendra and Pradnya Gorhe, Warsaw. The runner-up of …read more.

WARSAW —Students in the Warsaw Community High School theatre department will perform together at a state conference at Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis on Saturday, Jan. 25. In 2019, the theatre department placed second at a regional competition and went to state. This year, students placed first at regionals on Dec. 7 at Maconaquah …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:14 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 3800 block Lake City Highway, Warsaw. A representative for Hei Utility Contractors reported the theft of a mirror from a vehicle. Value: $300. 10:16 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2400 block Jalynn St., Warsaw. A representative for Lowe’s reported the …read more.

WARSAW — Twenty-six educators from Warsaw Community Schools recently attended a 2 1/2 day workshop featuring Paul Bambrick-Santoyo in January. According to a press release, the workshop was part of the ongoing Partnership for Leaders in Education program with the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and Curry School of Education. Attendees gained valuable …read more.

WARSAW — Da-Lite/Legrand recently donated 10 LEGO Education Renewable Energy kits to Jefferson Elementary School. According to a press release, fourth-grade students in Angela Luecke’s and Marc Andrews’ classes are using these kits to explore a project about renewable sources of energy. Students listened to a presentation from a speaker in the field and are …read more.

WARSAW – Spots are filling up as Warsaw Little League is currently open for registration for the 2020 season.

WARSAW — A Silver Lake woman received a 30-month suspended sentence on Wednesday, Jan. 22, for switching barcodes on items at Walmart. Shelby Lynne Learned, 28, 3531 W. SR 14, Silver Lake, was charged with making a false sales document, a level 6 felony. Three additional charges of making a false sales document and one …read more.

WARSAW — To increase awareness of cervical cancer prevention and treatment, two expert physicians will host a free educational brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at the Parkview Warsaw Center for Healthy Living. Parkview Cancer Institute physician Scott Goodrich and Parkview Warsaw OB/GYN Caitlyn Ryser will share the most current research …read more.

WARSAW — Less than four years after opening, Parkview Warsaw announced plans Wednesday to expand its existing facility to a full-service hospital. Plans include space for up to 30 inpatient beds, surgical services and additional specialty care, said a news release from Parkview Warsaw. As inpatient services become available, the facility will be renamed Parkview …read more.

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: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following person was …read more.

Gymnastics results for Tuesday, Jan. 21.

WARSAW — Warsaw swim earned a split with visiting Culver Academies Tuesday, winning 132-51 on the boys’ side and falling 96-89 with a modified lineup on the girls’ side.

WARSAW — Homestead was every bit as good as advertised in a very convincing, 48-26 defeat of host Warsaw at the Tiger Den Tuesday, but the Lady Tigers are hoping to grow from it.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is requesting input on school start and end time for the 2020-21 school year. The survey can be found in the news section at warsawschools.org or at http://bit.ly/wcsstarttime. Numerous medical research studies have shown a positive impact on student health and wellness through later school start times. Over the last …read more.

SOUTH BEND – Warsaw’s Brooklyn Slone and NorthWood’s Skyler Duerksen have qualified for the Indiana High School Bowling semi-state set for this weekend.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Recycling Depot’s transition to a new recycling contractor was described by Tom Ganser, the depot’s director, as smooth. The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District approved a 2020 recycling contract bid with Whitley Environmental, Columbia City, in October. “The transition went fantastic,” said Ganser. “Vendors worked …read more.

GOSHEN – Wawasee’s Alexis Mishler was among the honorees for All-Northern Lakes Conference in girls swimming.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:26 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, South SR 25 near South Wausau Street, Warsaw. Driver: Tony M. Barnes, 55, South CR 780W, Mentone. Barnes was driving his vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $2,500. 7:21 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, …read more.

WARSAW — A Columbia City man was recently arrested after threatening people with weapons at Rex’s Rendezvous in Warsaw. Tyler Lee Neely, 26, 321 Wallace Ave., Columbia City, is charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; criminal recklessness, a level 6 felony; pointing a firearm and carrying a handgun without a …read more.

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

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:48 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 300 block North Huntington St., Syracuse. A wallet was located. 11:09 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 500 block West Boston St., Syracuse. Autumn L. Belle Replogle reported a hit-and-run property damage vehicle accident.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Board of School Trustees discussed the corporation’s upcoming 2020-21 school start time survey during a meeting on Monday, Jan. 20. The online survey is set to open on Tuesday, Jan. 21. WCS will issue a press release with a link to the survey when it is available. The survey …read more.