Jumping off the bridges over the canal in Winona may seem fun, but it will get you a $50 dollar fine after the matter was discussed at Tuesdays Winona Lake town council meeting.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council watched a video Tuesday night at its regular monthly meeting that not only provided for interesting viewing, but also gave background for why the town’s police department is applauding the efforts of a town citizen. Matt Light was riding his bicycle March 16 when he saw Winona …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake will join Claypool in sharing the services of the same police officer. At the regular monthly meeting of the Winona Lake Town Board Tuesday night, Feb. 19, Police Chief Joe Hawn announced to the board and to the audience that Randy Bays was selected to add to the town’s list …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Police Department welcomed a new officer to its ranks during a special meeting of the Winona Lake Town Council Thursday, Jan. 3. Riley Arvanitis, 24, was sworn in by newly-appointed Town Attorney Adam Turner. According to Winona Lake Police Chief Joe Hawn, Arvanitis is a native of Schererville who …read more.

WARSAW — Three community leaders who also happen to be called “Dad” at home took time Monday night, Oct. 29, to read to children during a program at the Warsaw Community Public Library called Reach Out And Read. The readers, Winona Lake Police Chief Joe Hawn, Lakeland Christian Academy Athletic Director Tim Yocum and local …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A young man with quick instincts was praised Tuesday night, Oct. 16 by the Winona Lake Police Department and the town board. Remington Swanson, 18, received a Certificate of Recognition during the regular monthly meeting of the Winona Lake Town Board as a result of his actions at a traffic accident on …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The growing frequency of active shooter scenarios has law enforcement across the country being proactive in order to counter such situations in the name of public safety. Local police are no exception. “The idea is to try to stop the killing and save the wounded as quickly as possible,” said former FBI …read more.