WINONA LAKE – Grace College had several athletes earn weekly accolades at the conference and national levels.

Grace sports wrap for Friday, Aug. 30.

WARSAW — The closing of local offices in observance of the Labor Day holiday Monday, Sept. 2, will result in some changes for trash collection. According to town officials: Warsaw’s Monday’s trash route will be serviced Tuesday, Sept. 3. All other routes will remain the same. Syracuse trash normally picked up Monday will be picked …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is expanding recruitment efforts to international students in southeast Asia. The initiative aims to reflect a biblical worldview, enrich the student experience on campus and enhance enrollment. “Grace has an amazing opportunity to move to the next level in fulfilling our biblical and educational potential by reaching beyond our borders …read more.

WINONA LAKE — For the first time since 2010, Grace’s cross country team will have a new coach leading the team.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s Alexa Hill was named the Crossroads League Setter of the Week.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:07 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 900 block East Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Owen B. Smith reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $5,000. 4:44 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 200 block South Harrison St., Warsaw. Jackie R. Noland reported lost property. 4:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The 18th annual Justin Hostetler Memorial Golf Scramble is coming up.

WINONA LAKE – Beaman Home is hosting its inaugural Angel 5K Run and Community Block Party in late September.

WINONA LAKE – A strong returning core will lead Grace’s men’s tennis team this fall.

This article has been updated to reflect additional and/or corrected information. WINONA LAKE — The weather was perfect for Canal Days, held in Winona Lake Saturday, Aug. 24. The family-friendly event, featuring craft and art booths, food vendors and kids’ activities, drew a large crowd.  The main attraction was the 3rd annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, along …read more.

Grace volleyball and women’s golf results for Friday, Aug. 23.

WINONA LAKE – Optimism is running high for the Grace College women’s tennis team.

WINONA LAKE — Christian music artist Josh Garrels will perform at the Grace College campus at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, on the lawn at the corner of Kings Highway and Wooster Road. Part of the Grace College and Village at Winona Festival of Music, the free outdoor concert will take place during Grace’s annual …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College womens golf program could be in for a very big competition season.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Clerk-Treasurer Kent Adams told the town’s board of trustees on Tuesday, Aug. 20, that numbers which were squeezed last year would lose even more girth over the coming year. “There’s going to be a 4.6 percent decrease from the 2019 budget,” said Adams. “Again, very positive.” Almost exactly a year …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace posted matching 3-0 shutouts over Rochester in men’s and women’s soccer action Monday at Miller Field.

WINONA LAKE – Grace hopes to ride a solid 2018 into its 2019 volleyball ledger.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, North Indiana Avenue, south of North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Sara S. Skow, 54, Tyler Court, Goshen; and Alison M. Weaver, 27, Bristol Street P259, Elkhart. Skow was traveling north on North Indiana Avenue when she rear-ended Weaver’s vehicle. …read more.

WARSAW — A Silver Lake woman was sentenced to four years at the Kosciusko County Jail for two cases involving theft and resisting law enforcement. In the first case, Skylar Arlene Stahl, 20, 10950 S. Neer Drive, Silver Lake, was charged with theft, a level 6 felony. In the second case, Stahl was charged with …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A little divine intervention has Arron Patrick on the path of success at Grace College.

WINONA LAKE – Arron Patrick takes over the Grace men’s soccer program, which maintains high hopes for 2019.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s soccer program begins its 2019 campaign in defense of its Crossroads League title.

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

WINONA LAKE — The town of Winona Lake has received a huge benefit from the efforts of three Boy Scouts who used their initiative and vision — not to mention hard work — to earn the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout. Jeffrey Naundorf-Miller, 15, Connor Joy, 18 and Meraley Fugate, 18, all headed up projects …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s athletic department selected Nate Wadley as the Lancers’ next strength and conditioning coach.

WINONA LAKE – Grace celebrated its 22nd annual Lancer Classic golf outing Monday at Stonehenge Golf Club.

INDIANAPOLIS – Kosciusko, Fulton and Marshall counties are among 39 entities that will all receive grant money for increased traffic enforcement at school bus stops. Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the grant funding Monday, Aug. 5. About 230 Indiana police agencies receive federal grants for highly visible traffic enforcement, including speeding, aggressive driving and school bus …read more.

The following is the second of two stories about Little Free Libraries in Kosciusko County. This story focuses on how to set up a Little Free Library, why local residents and organizations in the county decided to establish their own, and how Little Free Libraries can help the community. KOSCIUSKO — There are approximately 80,000 …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Covert surveillance and thorough investigative techniques conducted by NET 43 resulted in the arrests of Derek Krichbaum, 34; and Sara Rivera, 33, Warsaw, on Wednesday, July 31. The manhunt for Krichbaum was based upon an active Kosciusko County felony narcotics warrant. Officers found Krichbaum and Rivera hiding in a shed located within …read more.

  [weaver_youtube KIwh6TzYc70 rel=0]   The following is the first of two stories about Little Free Libraries in Kosciusko County. This story focuses on locals’ experiences with establishing the stands, how the Little Free Libraries work and where they can be found. Part two will be posted Friday. WARSAW — There are six public libraries in …read more.

WARSAW — Seven people were recently arrested after officers responded to a report of an underage drinking party in Warsaw earlier in July. Dane Jackson Stookey, 20, 28 Trailside Drive, Winona Lake; Rachel Marie McDonald, 18, 340 E. Levi Lee Road 170, Warsaw; Coby Jackson Cornelius, 19, 1209 E. CR 700S, Claypool; Kray Jacob Menzie, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The 3rd Annual Lake Games Ultimate Challenger is taking place this weekend in Winona Lake. The Lake Games Ultimate Challenger 2019 events include an obstacle course, a Crossfit competition, an off-road bike race and a trail run.  The Lake Games Ultimate Challenger benefits the needy, while promoting wellness and friendly competition. Net proceeds of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — World Breastfeeding Week is Aug. 1 through 7. To mark the occasion, the Warsaw WIC office and Kosciusko Community Hospital are hosting a “BIG Latch On” event for all breastfeeding mothers from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Winona Lake Park. All attending WIC mothers will be entered in prize drawings. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — There have been some changes in event times for The Lake Games Ultimate Challenger 2019, which takes place Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27.  The Lake Games Ultimate Challenger events include an obstacle course, a Crossfit competition, an off-road bike race and a trail run.  Same-day registration is available for all events …read more.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Grace College had all of its varsity sports achieve at least a 3.0 GPA this past athletic year.

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

KOSCIUSKO — Here’s an updated list of cooling centers and other offers for people seeking to avoid the heat Friday and Saturday, July 19 and 20, in Kosciusko County. The city of Warsaw will host a daytime cooling center at the Pete Thorn Center, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw. Residents with animals that need cooling will …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Dr. Kris Farwell, mathematics program director at Grace College, was elected the Indiana Chair of Mathematical Association of America, the world’s largest community of mathematicians, students and enthusiasts. Farwell will serve as chair for a three-year term. Farwell received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. He has …read more.

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

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Jazz Festival will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, under a large tent on Tabernacle Lawn, 801 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Part of the Grace College and Village at Winona Festival of Music, the free, outdoor concert is sponsored by Sweetwater Sound. The lineup includes …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s soccer program is excited to announce David Andersen as its next assistant coach.

Mentone Officers with the Mentone Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, Main Street, west of Franklin Street, Mentone. Drivers: Chassidy E. Bays, 23, South CR 875W, Claypool; and Helene N. Dillinger, 62, Jackson Boulevard, Rochester. Bays was traveling west on Main Street when she rear-ended Dillinger’s vehicle. Dillinger’s vehicle was …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Town Coordinator Craig Allebach announced on Monday, July 8, that roadwork was beginning in several places around the town. Beginning Monday morning, work will begin on milling and resurfacing the following streets in Winona Lake — Kings Highway from Argonne Road to Miller Field; Mineral Springs; Kings Court; Cherry Avenue; 11th Street; 12th Street; 2nd Street; College Avenue …read more.

WARSAW — Three local residents were arrested in June in separate incidents after police officers made traffic stops and discovered illegal drugs. They include: Trent Joel Barlow, 32, 104 5th St., Winona Lake, is being charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. On …read more.

WARSAW — Two local men were arrested for drug charges after being present in a residence during a drug overdose. Jacob Alexander Khun, 20, 207 S. Clay St., Claypool, also showing an address of 1608 Tippecanoe Drive B2, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a narcotic drug, and possession of cocaine, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The 22nd annual Grace College Lancer Golf Classic is just around the corner.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Grace College’s Sports Information Department was voted among the top in the country at the NAIA-SIDA convention.

WINONA LAKE — Winners were announced for Winona Lake’s 4th of July celebration held this past weekend, June 29-30, to include winners of the cutie pageant and the annual parade. Ivan Mullins and Olivia Pahl, both 5, were named King and Queen Winona respectively, while Jackson Pahl and Harper Veto, both 3, were crowned Prince …read more.

Grace Marie Bradbury, 86, Winona Lake, formerly of North Webster, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster. 

WINONA LAKE — Blankets and chairs filled Tabernacle Field in Winona Lake Saturday evening, June 29, many of which were in the shade, as close to 1,000 people of all ages gathered to listen to the Symphony of the Lakes “Salute to America.” The evening featured guest conductor, Dr. Jason Thompson, associate professor of music …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A Winona Lake man was recently arrested after setting a fire, causing two mobile homes and a truck to be destroyed. Jordan Joseph Schultz, 29, 1202 Wooster Road #61, Winona Lake, is being charged with arson, a level 4 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; criminal mischief, a class A …read more.

WARSAW – Summer is in full swing, including a host of camps and outdoor opportunities around the area.

WINONA LAKE – Ryan Roth will become the next head coach in the 60-year history of Grace’s baseball program.

WINONA LAKE —  The Kosciusko Kettleheads held their ninth annual Homebrew Fest on Saturday, June 22. The event took place near Cerulean Gardens in Winona Lake. Purchase of a $25 admission ticket gave patrons the opportunity to sample approximately 40 locally made beers and ciders.  The brews ranged from an Easter beer made with several …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Benjamin Stone set a new course record at the 26th running of the Warsaw Optimist Triathlon.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Originally designed to carry two golfers and golf clubs around a golf course, golf carts are becoming modes of transportation in towns and communities. It possibly started when gas prices skyrocketed late in 2009. While this mode of transportation has become common in the area, the lack of knowledge on local ordinances …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake’s annual decorated boat parade, which has been growing in popularity the last several years, will be held this year on Friday, June 28, with boat lineup beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Winona Lake town park pier, and the procession beginning at 8 p.m. The flotilla is a modern revival …read more.

WARSAW — The Beaman Home will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at Mary Ann’s Place at 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 1. The Beaman Home has moved its Basic Needs Center that was located on Winona Avenue to Mary Ann’s Place, located at 325 Argonne Road. The name of the facility is in honor of …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Residents of Winona Lake got a first look at the town’s long-term vision for itself following Tuesday night’s regular town board meeting Tuesday, June 18. According to Town Board President Rick Swaim, a steering committee first met June 27, 2018, to help formulate the beginnings of what will become the town’s new …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s baseball team picked up five academic honors at the national level.

WINONA LAKE – What lurks beneath a Tootsie Roll and a 3 Musketeers is the glue that holds the Grace College Athletic Department together.

WINONA LAKE — The Symphony of the Lakes returns with the third summer concert of the 2019 Grace College and Village at Winona Festival of Music. “Salute to America” will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Tabernacle Park. The free outdoor concert will feature patriotic favorites and music composed by Aaron Copland, …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Pierceton man was arrested after allegedly attempting to kidnap two minors. Jason J. Nelson, Jr., 20, 3104 E. Wooster Road 69, Pierceton, is being charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; and kidnapping, a level 6 felony. On June 4, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:26 a.m. Monday, June 10, North CR 1000E, north of East CR 1100N, Cromwell. Driver: Preston J. Yoder, 29, County Road 35, Middlebury. Yoder was traveling north on North CR 1000E when his vehicle struck a tree laying in the roadway. Damage up …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — For the third year in a row, Christ’s Covenant Church in Winona Lake will host Wednesdays at the Park during the summer. This year, the church will host five events at local parks throughout the community. At the events, parents and children can participate in games, hear stories and enjoy free food. Snacks …read more.

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Grace College super-secretary Kelly Sharp was awarded the Game Plan 4 LIFE Character Award.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s basketball team announced Jordan Weidner as the next assistant coach for the Lancers.

WINONA LAKE — A small, intimate crowd gathered beyond the rightfield fence of Grace College’s Miller Athletic Complex to officially dedicate a piece of artwork honoring a noted man of God, who ironically first made waves on the diamond before taking his eventual place behind the pulpit. Located just off Winona Lake’s Heritage Trail, a …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College senior softball star Sam Heim was chosen as an NCCAA All-American.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 2:08 p.m. Thursday, May 23, East US 30, east of South CR 900E, Pierceton. Driver: Jimmy W. May, 64, West US Highway 30, Columbia City. May was traveling east on US 30 when his vehicle suddenly pulled to the right, causing his vehicle …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival, from May 24 to 26 at Center Lake Park in Warsaw, is ready to entertain and educate visitors with a wide variety of lake-focused activities, workshops, vendors, prizes, a parade and more. “When we design the Lakes Festival weekend, we always ask ourselves how we can turn …read more.

WINONA LAKE – News and notes for Grace College as it wrapped up its spring sports season.

KOSCIUSKO — The tenth annual Blackburn Run 4 Others will take place on Saturday, June 15. The 10K run returns this year in addition to the 5K run and walk. Race day registration and packet pickup will be from 7:30 to 8:40 a.m. and the races will begin at 9 a.m. Registration costs $20 until …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The 16th annual Fat & Skinny Tire Fest is taking place this weekend, bringing community members and tourists together over a shared love of biking. The event began Friday, May 17, with an opening ceremony and critical mass ride, and continues through Sunday. President of KCV Cycling Club Greg Demopoulos is one of …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy recently announced its spring sports awards for its track and field programs.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 11:18 a.m. Sunday, May 12, Lake City Highway, near North Parker Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Latrinda N. Kimbrough, 35, Winchester Ridge Drive, Fort Wayne; William B. Leighton, 51, Montgomery Drive, Port Charlotte, Fla.; and Brianna T. Spear, 19, Lawton Place, Fort Wayne. Kimbrough was traveling …read more.

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

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, East CR 300N, east of North CR 600E, Warsaw. Driver: Michael R. Reiff, 70, East CR 300N, Warsaw. Reiff was traveling west on CR 300N when the trailer of his vehicle slid into a ditch, resulting in the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College invites middle school students to its inaugural engineering camp this summer. The camp, created and led by Chair of the Grace College Engineering Department, Dr. Fred Wentorf, will introduce students to engineering through hands-on application. Students will design and race dragsters to learn the basics of mechanical engineering. The day …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Watershed Foundation and Indiana Department of Natural Resources are offering an informational session about healthy shorelines from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Winona Lake Senior Center. The event is free and open to the public. The accepted norm on many lakes is to have a mowed lawn …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Registration is open for the 26th Warsaw Optimist Triathlon.

WARSAW — The first votes from today’s primary began the tabulation after Wayne 1 was the first to deliver votes to the Justice Building. Precinct officials arrived at 6:35 p.m. and 15 minutes later the remainder of Wayne Precincts arrived. Results thus far, including early voting, are: Republican Ballot Warsaw Mayor Ron Shoemaker — 153 …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Former Warsaw cross country standout Jake Poyner is taking over as the cross country coach at Grace College.

WINONA LAKE — Lifetouch Ministries and Counseling Center is having its second annual un-garage sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St., Warsaw. Why is it called an un-garage sale? It’s not in a garage and isn’t a sale because everything is free …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College is ready to host the 2019 NCCAA Track and Field National Championships.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Polling locations for city/town primary elections Tuesday, May 7, will have temporary locations. Here are the polling locations for Warsaw, Winona Lake and Syracuse. Additionally information for Warsaw voters as to which common council district he/she will be voting for is included. All registered voters within the city of Warsaw will be …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — This year’s May primary focuses on town/city elections in Warsaw, Nappanee, Syracuse and Winona Lake. Registered voters residing within the boundaries of these towns and cities will have candidates running for office on both the Republican and Democrat ballots. However, the contested races are within the Republican party. Warsaw Contested Races Warsaw …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is pleased to announce two new initiatives to make bachelor degree programs more accessible to Indiana students, in particular transfer students from Ivy Tech. Grace now accepts the Statewide Transfer General Education Core, allowing a seamless transfer of 30 general education credits from any public state university. Grace College also …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board approved a permit for a new business in Winona Lake during its meeting on Thursday, May 2. Port Winona LLC, 807 E. Canal St., Winona Lake, is a wine shop that will also offer beer, meats, cheeses and small grocery items. Owner James Zachary and General Manager …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Sydney Abbott garnered All-Crossroads League honors for the Grace women’s golf team.

  WINONA LAKE — Growing up, 28-year-old Katie Jacobson saw her “unconventional” family as normal, or at least as normal as any family can be. With 11 adopted cousins and a large but close extended family, her childhood gave her a unique lens to see life through when it comes to values and passions. “For …read more.

PIERCETON— Shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, Washington Township Fire Department and Lutheran EMS were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Pierceton Road and CR 500E in Pierceton. Initial dispatch reports said two individuals in the vehicle accident sustained leg injuries. Airbags were also deployed in both vehicles. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:23 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 500 block East CR 300S, Warsaw. Harold Lucas reported criminal mischief. 7:37 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2400 block West CR 250S, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a protective order violation. 2:10 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 1300 block …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Friday will mark the grand re-opening of Stonehenge Golf Club.

WINONA LAKE — An Etna Green man was arrested after allegedly entering a residence while under the influence of drugs. William Garrett Schultz, 27, 9205 W. CR 125N, Etna Green, is being charged with residential entry, a level 6 felony. On April 9, an officer with the Winona Lake Police Department responded to a report …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:11 p.m. Sunday, April 21, West US 30, west of North CR 500W, Warsaw. Driver: Richard M. Urbanowicz, 41, Heron Boulevard, Warsaw. Urbanowicz was traveling west on US 30 when his vehicle struck a deer that was in the roadway. Damage up to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Winona Lake woman was sentenced in three drug-related cases in Kosciusko Circuit Court today, April 22. In the first case, Elizabeth Likens, 32, 1202 Wooster Road, No. 13, Winona Lake, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and failure to appear, both level 6 felonies. In the second case, Likens was also charged …read more.

WINONA LAKE — “When you see the cross or a picture of a cross, that is not a symbol of how much God loves you. That’s a symbol of how much God loves his enemies.” Chris Singleton, a former Major League Baseball outfielder, started his speech at the Kosciusko Community YMCA’s fourth annual Good Friday …read more.

WARSAW — “Objection, your honor!” and “We present Exhibit A” are common phrases in legal cases by those on the prosecuting and defending ends. But area students practiced saying those phrases themselves through a mock trial today, April 18, in the Kosciusko County Courthouse. Ten students from Winona Lake and Fort Wayne homeschool programs participated …read more.