WINONA LAKE — A Silver Lake woman was arrested after a vehicle pursuit Sunday, April 14, near Stonehenge Golf Club in Winona Lake. At approximately 2:19 p.m. Sunday, April 14, Winona Lake Police Officer Riley Arvanitis attempted to make a traffic stop in the area of Merrywood Mobile Home Park on a vehicle operated …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College is set to host the 2019 NCCAA Track & Field National Championships May 8-10.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:24 a.m. Friday, April 12, 800 block South CR 250E, Warsaw. William T. Hamilton reported the theft of a motorcycle. Value: $10,000. 11:37 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 100 block EMS C24D Lane, Warsaw. Officers responded to a report of residential entry. 9:25 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:34 a.m. Friday, April 12, North SR 19, north of West CR 900N, Nappanee. Driver: Paul S. Brandon, 43, Elm Road, Bourbon. Brandon was traveling north on SR 19 when his vehicle went off the roadway, striking a utility pole. Damage up to …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Free Methodist Church will host the organization Jews For Jesus in re-enacting “Christ in the Passover” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Winona Lake Free Methodist Church, 902 College Ave., Winona Lake. Jesus’ Last Supper was actually a Jewish Passover. Lisa S. Weisbaum of Jews for Jesus …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian Academy will present “The Curious Savage” by John Patrick at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, and at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13. Performances will take place at Lakeland Christian Academy. Tickets are $6 at the door and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Savage is an elderly …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A slugfest at Miller Park saw IWU outgun Grace, 20-16, in Crossroads League baseball Tuesday afternoon.

WINONA LAKE – Grace freshman Chris Griffin earned Crossroads League Player of the Week honors.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:12 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 4400 block North SR 15, Warsaw. Michael S. Haley reported theft. Items stolen include a dining table, bookshelves, and a sword. Value: $945. midnight Saturday, April 6, 9500 block East CR 1100N, Cromwell. Zachary C. Shull reported the …read more.

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

WINONA LAKE — On Thursday, April 25, Heartline Pregnancy Center will host its annual Gathering of Hope Banquet at the Winona Heritage Room in Winona Lake. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at www.heartlinepregnancycenter.org/gathering-of-hope or by calling Heartline at (574) 267-5110.  The keynote speaker will be Melissa Coles. She is the birth mother …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Brittany Misencik, a third-year journalism student at Grace College, Winona Lake, is one of several dozen young journalists chosen to participate in this year’s World Journalism Institute, a program of learning and practice for young journalists. The dates of the institute are May 16 to June 1, and it will be held …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace College basketball recruit Myles Johnson was named the National Homeschool Player of the Year.

WINONA LAKE – Arron Patrick was named the new men’s soccer head coach for Grace College Tuesday morning.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s baseball team staved off defeat with a walk-off, 10-9 win over Huntington Monday afternoon.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:17 a.m. Monday, April 1, 7500 block West Hillcrest Drive, Warsaw. Carole J. Keele reported theft. Value: $2,000. 8:41 p.m. Sunday, March 31, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Hermelinda Montufar-Nube reported criminal mischief to a residence. 1:53 p.m. Sunday, March 31, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy had eight basketball players honored by the Hoosier Plains Conference.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:06 p.m. Sunday, March 24, report of auto theft in the 4400 block of North Third Place, Leesburg. Lorri Dawn Geberlin report the theft of a 2005 Ford Explorer valued at $5,000. 10:48 p.m. Sunday, March 24, report of a theft in the …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:44 a.m. Sunday, March 24, South SR 25, west of South CR 600W, Mentone. Driver: Alonzo J. Villarreal, 19, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Villarreal was traveling southbound on SR 25 when his vehicle left the roadway, striking a curve sign and tree. Villarreal …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian Academy will hold its eleventh annual community-wide food drive for Combined Community Services from March 25 to 29. Thanks to generous food donations from the community, LCA has collected over 114,000 pounds of food for people in need in Kosciusko County over the past decade. This year the entire student …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Jenna Carter announced she will not return as the Grace College cheerleading coach.

WINONA LAKE – Grace locked up third place in the NCCAA Women’s Basketball National Championships with a 68-62 win over Roberts Wesleyan.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:02 p.m. Friday, March 15, South Hand Avenue and SR 25, Warsaw. Drivers: William C. Bibler, 20, Trailside Drive, Winona Lake; and Deanna S. Cripe, 51, Heather Court, Warsaw. Bibler’s vehicle struck the back of the Cripe vehicle. Damage up to $5,000.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s basketball team came out firing in a 89-61 win Thursday morning against Nebraska Christian.

WINONA LAKE — SYM Financial Advisors is pleased to welcome Kris Black, CPA, and Jonathan Slocum, CFP, as its newest partners. Black serves as SYM’s Chief Financial Officer. She earned a Bachelor of Science in business accounting from Indiana University Bloomington and is a certified public accountant. She joined SYM in 2012. Black is a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace women’s basketball advanced with an 88-52 win over Bluefield in the Lancers’ NCCAA Tournament-opener Wednesday.

WINONA LAKE — Grace’s men fell behind early, and Bluefield shooters got hot in the second half on the way to a 77-74 Lancer loss in the first round of the NCCAAs Wednesday night.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 1 Warrior Path, Syracuse. Drivers: Ethan C. Garza, 16, South Lakeside Drive, Syracuse; and Amanda L. Jenkins, 16, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Jenkins was backing her vehicle from a parking spot when she struck Garza’s vehicle. Damage up to …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Scott Moore is ready to jump into the biggest athletic role of his life.

WINONA LAKE – A look at the Grace men’s and women’s basketball prospects at the NCCAA National Championships.

WINONA LAKE – Dan Davis is finding his niche as head coach of the Grace College women’s basketball program.

WINONA LAKE – Jim Kessler is finding peace in his decision to retire from coaching.

WINONA LAKE – Information for the 2019 NCCAA National Basketball Championships at Grace College.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is pleased to announce the fourth annual Grace College and The Village at Winona Festival of Music. Running from March through December this year, the festival will feature local choruses and returning ensembles, as well as musicians brand new to the festival. Sweetwater Sound will join Grace College, The Village …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s basketball team won the NCCAA Midwest Region championship on Thursday thanks to a 96-87 victory over Cincinnati Christian.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s basketball team will play a home game on Thursday in NCCAA Regionals.

WINONA LAKE — Ten Grace College students were nominated for the 2019 Indiana Intern IMPACT Award. Nominations were made by internship employees across the state to recognize the excellent work ethic, leadership skills and effectiveness of student interns in a variety of sectors. The competition is held annually by Indiana INTERNnet, a statewide resource for …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College hosted its 16th annual Presidential Scholarship Competition on Feb. 15 and 16. PSC is an invitation-only scholarship competition for qualifying high school seniors. Invitations are based on class rank, GPA, and SAT and ACT scores, with awards ranging from $4,000 scholarships to full tuition. In all, more than $2.2 million …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:26 a.m. Monday, March 4, 1500 block West McElroy Drive, Warsaw. Avi Food Systems Inc. and Barry L. Sponseller reported theft from vehicles. Value: $2,500. 3:26 a.m. Monday, March 4, 12600 block South SR 13, North Manchester. Officers responded to a report of …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A look at the upcoming 2019 Grace College baseball season.

WINONA LAKE — One hundred years ago, the Daguerre Club of Indiana was chartered from 20 forward thinking Indiana photographers. It is the oldest, continuously operating photography club in the United States. The club was formed to preserve the Winona School of Professional Photography, started in 1886, which held classes on a wide variety of …read more.

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

WINONA LAKE – Grace had five men’s and women’s basketball players named Crossroads All-League.

WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian Academy’s Parent Teacher Fellowship will be hosting their annual Italian Night on March 9. This is an all-you-can-eat Italian dinner and silent auction. From 4:30 to 7 p.m., you can enjoy an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner with your choice of homemade marinara, meat, alfredo or golden onion sauces, along with bread, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is pleased to welcome acclaimed visual artist Chris Anderson to exhibit her work and present a Lyceum Series Lecture on Thursday, March 14. Anderson’s “Drawn and Quartered: 160 Acres Waiting for a Development” will be displayed for the first time at Grace College from March 13 to April 13. The …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A look at the 2019 Grace softball program.

WARSAW – WCHS senior Jordan Foreman has chosen to cheer collegiately at Grace College.

WINONA LAKE — Overcoming challenges and learning what one’s next steps are in life was the overall message of Josh Sundquist’s speech during Grace College’s chapel session today, Feb. 21. The college hosted Sundquist as its keynote speaker for Career Week. Sundquist is an international motivational speaker, as well as an author, comedian and Paralympian. During …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:04 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, North Zimmer Road, near West Lake Street, Warsaw. Driver: Derra E. Blosser, 40, North CR 350W, Warsaw. Blosser was traveling north on Zimmer Road when her vehicle went up onto a curb, striking a yield sign. Damage up …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A fundraiser volleyball game helped raise $250 for the Jefferson School lunch bucket fund.

ELKHART – Elkhart Memorial senior Hank Smith has chosen Grace College to continue his basketball and academic careers.

WINONA LAKE — Lake City Toastmasters members came together to compete in the Toastmasters International Speech Contest. At the club level, the winning speech for the international speech contest went to Kent Brown. Second and third place went to Richard “Doc” Brungardt, DTM and David Wolfe, CC. Each contestant delivered five to seven minute speeches …read more.

WINONA LAKE – LCA rallied to win, 52-49, over South Bend Community Baptist to grab a slice of the Hoosier Plains Conference title.

CLAYPOOL — Two people were injured in a single-vehicle accident on East CR 600S, east of South Packerton Road, Claypool. At approximately 5:44 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a vehicle accident. The crash involved a 1999 dark GMC Jimmy, operated by Larry D. Bartley, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Legendary Grace College men’s basketball head coach Jim Kessler announced Monday morning he will retire at the end of this season.

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

KOSCIUSKO — Center Lake Pavilion will be the place to be on Election Day in Warsaw. Kosciusko County Clerk Ann Torpy announced Thursday, Feb. 14, that all voters participating in Warsaw’s primary and general elections will cast ballots at the pavilion. Consolidating the voting location has been done in the past, Torpy said. Officials expect …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College weathered a 77-75 men’s basketball win Tuesday night over Huntington.

WARSAW — On April 25, Heartline Pregnancy Center’s annual Gathering of Hope banquet will take place at the Winona Heritage Room in Winona Lake. In 2018, the event drew a record 250 guests, and that number is expected to increase this year. The guest speaker, Melissa Coles, is the birth mother featured in the short …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Twenty-two students from the Grace College School of Education attended and helped to host the Council for Exceptional Children national convention in Indianapolis Jan. 29 to Feb. 2. The CEC is a professional association of educators that serve students with exceptionalities through advocacy, professional development and training for its members. This year’s …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Longtime Grace men’s soccer coach Matt Hotchkin has accepted the head men’s soccer coaching position at Bob Jones University.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 4:33 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, South SR 15, south of West CR 600S, Claypool. Drivers: Jason F. Dorsett, 38, East Center Street, Warsaw; Katie M. Schrock, 31, East Debail Avenue, South Bend. Dorsett told police he was driving his vehicle northbound on SR …read more.

WINONA LAKE — At approximately 3 p.m. today, Feb. 5, Winona Lake Fire Department and Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory responded to a report of a barn fire. The barn, located at 1066 S. CR 250E, Winona Lake, is across from Lakeland Christian Academy. Dispatch advised that smoke was visible and that there were no flames. Lutheran …read more.

*Warning: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* WARSAW — A Winona Lake man was arrested after engaging in sexual conduct with a minor. Connor Martan Hall, 20, 1219 Bibler Ave., Winona Lake, is being charged with sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 5 felony; and child pornography, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Josh Sundquist will keynote Career Week Chapel at Grace College at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Sundquist is an international motivational speaker, blending humor with life experiences to inspire audiences everywhere. He has authored two memoirs: national bestseller “Just Don’t Fall” …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:11 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, West CR 1350N, west of North CR 600W, Nappanee. Driver: Marc E. Earl, 46, North Elm Street, Silver Lake. Earl was traveling west on West CR 1350N when his vehicle lost traction. This caused his vehicle to leave …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s basketball team ended a seven-game skid with a 76-67 win over Goshen on Tuesday.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College won its third straight women’s basketball game with a 69-43 triumph over Goshen Tuesday night.

WINONA LAKE — Small businesses throughout Kosciusko County are invited to connect with the region by applying for a spot at the county’s largest Memorial Day weekend festival. The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival is scheduled for May 24 to 26 at Center Lake Park, 117 E. Canal St., Warsaw. “New this year, we extend a …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College announced a pair of signees this week with the additions of Dimitri Margaritidis and Mallory Aker.

WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian Academy announced its National Honor Society students for 2019. The National Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College Department of History and Political Science, School of Arts and Sciences, Black Student Association and Council for Diversity and Inclusion are pleased to welcome Dr. Drew Hart, author and professor of theology and religion at Messiah College, to campus this February. The event, entitled “400 Years of Black History: …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College students and community volunteers involved in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program celebrated their tenth year of service to Kosciusko County with a public reception Wednesday, Jan. 23. The VITA program offers free tax preparation for elderly, disabled and lower-income individuals filing a tax return. Volunteers, including Grace College business …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A few seats are still available for the 107th Annual Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner, scheduled for Jan. 31 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. The event begins at 5 p.m. with networking, followed by a dinner at 6 p.m., prepared by several local chefs from …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, West SR 14, east of South CR 925W, Akron. Driver: Onecimo R. Ramirez, 54, North Johnson Street, Akron. Ramirez was traveling west on SR 14 when he lost control of his vehicle, striking a utility pole. Ramirez’s vehicle …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will kick off its 10th year of service to Kosciusko County with a public reception at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, Grace College President Dr. Bill Katip, Director of the William P. Gordon Institute for Enterprise Development Dr. Al Grossnickle and VITA …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s track and field freshman Isaac Brown was honored as the NCCAA National Indoor Field Athlete of the Week.

WINONA LAKE – Taylor held off Grace in both the men’s and women’s basketball games Saturday afternoon.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:04 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, SR 13, south of Armstrong Road, North Webster. Driver: Dean R. Gephart, 80, EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg. Gephart was traveling north on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 6:59 a.m. Friday, Jan. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s women’s basketball program is experiencing a new attitude with its current coaching staff.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Theological Seminary is seeking comments from the public about the college in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The college will host a visit March 18 to 19, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission. Grace College and Theological Seminary has been accredited by …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The William and Helen Dye Endowment Fund recently donated $11,069 to Lakeland Christian Academy to increase the safety of students and staff. Earlier this fall, LCA initiated a four-stage security campaign to maximize campus safety. Stage one was to install 60 state-of-the-art, high definition security cameras that can be accessed wirelessly from …read more.

WINONA LAKE — LCA’s basketball teams both grabbed early leads on the way to convincing margins in a doubleheader with Granger Tuesday.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College is kicking off Sunset Tours this semester. On most Thursday evenings through April, Grace faculty and staff will host prospective students and their families for Sunset Tours from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Students and parents will learn about the admissions process and financial aid opportunities. They will receive an evening …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — SYM Financial Advisors extends a warm welcome to Scott Soptick, CPA; and Tyler Todd. Soptick recently joined SYM as a financial planner, and Todd recently joined as a compliance/operations specialist. Soptick graduated from Kansas State University with a Master of Accountancy. He is a member of the Indiana CPA Society. Todd graduated from …read more.

WINONA LAKE — History seems to suggest that Winona Lake Clerk-Treasurer Kent Adams could be a real-life version of Harvey Keitel’s role as “the cleaner” in the classic motion picture “Pulp Fiction.” The 82-year-old Winona Lake resident has a history of stepping into public service roles when things need a good scrubbing. His propensity for …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 1:54 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 7600 block West CR 300N, Warsaw. Teresa A. Pyle reported burglary. Several burglaries occurred at the Hoffman Lake campground. Items stolen include a bug zapper. Value: $62.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:48 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, North CR 100E, south of East CR 250N, Warsaw. Driver: Anthony L. Green, 40, East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw. Green was traveling south on CR 100E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. 7:07 p.m. Saturday, …read more.

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

WINONA LAKE – Grace College guard Vironnica Drake was recognized as the Crossroads League Player of the Week on Monday.

WINONA LAKE – East Noble broke down Warsaw in a 51-34 boys basketball win Saturday at the MOCC.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball team wrapped up the 2018 calendar year with a convincing 83-58 win over Asbury on Saturday.

WINONA LAKE — LCA’s girls basketball team captured the championship at the Cougar Classic with a win over Covenant Friday.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1100 block Husky Trail, Warsaw. Martin’s Supermarket reported theft. Value: $59.89. 9:32 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 500 block North Park Ave., Warsaw. Jacob M. Messmer reported a found bicycle. Winona Lake Officers from the Winona Lake Police Department investigated …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s basketball team will hold a free Lancer Basketball Mini-Camp over Christmas break.

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

WINONA LAKE – Grace College junior Alexa Hill earned CoSIDA Academic All-American to her lengthy honor list.

WINONA LAKE – Cam Screeton has decided to resign his post as the head coach of Grace’s baseball team.

WINONA LAKE – Five Grace College men’s soccer players were tabbed as All-Americans.

WINONA LAKE — A Warsaw man was arrested after officers discovered syringes and meth on his person. Aaron Kaylan Case, 23, 221 S. High St. 6F., Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of a syringe, both level 6 felonies. On Dec. 5, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department observed a …read more.