The Schneider Foundation through PNC Charitable Trusts has awarded $50,000 for Trine University’s new doctoral program in physical therapy, making it the first gift for Trine’s first doctoral program. The grant will help Trine establish a professional doctorate in physical therapy program at Trine’s regional campus in Fort Wayne, where students are receiving both undergraduate …read more.

Mildred I. Meredith, 99, of Winona Lake, Ind., and formerly of Beaver Dam Lake, Claypool, Ind., passed away 11:25 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at Grace Village Retirement Community. She was born Nov. 26, 1913, in Kosciusko County, Ind., to Ira and Goldie (Jenkins) Swick. She was married Jan. 30, 1937, in Akron, Ind., to …read more.

Start the New Year off right by joining in giving a helping hand to the local homeless shelter. Coming up on Thursday, Jan.10, 2013, Eric Lane from Fellowship Missions shelter will be joining the Coffee Cafe Connection to share how we can all make a vital difference in our local community. During the 9:30 a.m. to …read more.

The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell/Run Walk is being held this Saturday in Winona Lake and aims to raise awareness of arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability, and desperately needed funding for research, education and government advocacy to improve the lives of people living with arthritis. The Jingle Bell/Run Walk kicks off in communities nationwide during the …read more.

Mrs. McClellan’s sixth-grade class at Jefferson Elementary School have partnered with The Vein Institute and Medical Spa in an effort to enrich the lives of those who are serving our country in Afghanistan. Students participated in the Stockings for Soldiers Program by writing letters and cards to soldiers, creating artwork for them, and stuffing a …read more.

Indiana House Speaker Brian C. Bosma (R-Indianapolis) announced committee assignments and leadership appointments for the Indiana House Republican Caucus. Committee chairmen and caucus leaders are selected biennially by the majority party after each election year. “I am confident in the abilities of each of these leaders, and I know that they are each eager to …read more.

Opal D. Nellans, 88 of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, Ind.,  and formerly of Warsaw, Ind., and Mentone, Ind., passed away at 1:03 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Grace Village. She was born Dec. 25, 1923, in Marshall County, Ind., to Delbert L. and Bessie H. (Guise) Wilson. On May 18, 1946, she …read more.

Grace College, along with the Warsaw community, welcomed Trine University to the area during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. The Trine University Warsaw Education center, next to Grace College, is part of a dual degree program with both schools that students can complete in four years. Students who finish this program will graduate with a …read more.

The Kosciusko County Historical Society is once again holding a Christmas House Walk/Drive from noon until 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Featured are five homes and the Old Jail Museum. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at any of the stops on the day of the walk or beforehand at the Old Jail Museum from …read more.

The Student Activities Board at Grace College, DePuy and Mission Point Church partnered with Owen’s Supermarket on East Center Street to host the second annual “Super Market Sweep – Give ‘Til You Drop” event on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The Super Market Sweep is an annual event for students and community members to give back to …read more.

KringleFest is a community event geared toward the whole family and it’s happening in Winona Lake on Saturday, Dec. 15. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rodeheaver Auditorium will host the free KringleFest. There will be pictures with Santa for donation only, free train rides, live reindeer, free crafts and $1 crafts. Also, the Kids Holiday …read more.

On Nov. 2, Grace College senior Nina Ferry of Lockport, Ill., received the Dennis Beadles Outstanding Future Social Studies Educator Award at the Indiana Council for the Social Studies Conference for the state of Indiana. Ferry was the sole recipient of the award presented during the annual conference held in Indianapolis. The award recognizes and honors …read more.

A local community flute ensemble will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Chapel of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. Musical selections will include a mix of well-known classical themes, sacred songs, early American folk music, and traditional Christmas favorites. This performance is free and open to the public. For more information, …read more.

Kosciusko County The following individuals were recently booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: Nov. 23, 2012 David Wayne, 32, 8992 E. 400 N. Pierceton, arrested for possession of marijuana over 30 grams or prior offense, possession of paraphernalia – intentional with prior offense, driving while suspended and writ of attachment. Bond: $2,501 Nov. 22, 2012 …read more.

Kosciusko County Court new filings – for the week of Nov. 21, 2012 Kosciusko County Court small claims – for the week of Nov. 21, 2012 Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Jason McSherry: Cummins—Sullivan Steven Cummins, 33, Etna Green, and …read more.

Trine University’s Warsaw Education Center will be celebrating its new location with a ribbon cutting and open house on Friday, Nov. 30. The ribbon cutting ceremony is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the new locale, 907 Wooster Rd., Winona Lake. A light lunch will follow. A Family Fun Open House is set …read more.

The Winona Lake Town Council unanimously approved an increase of rental and park fees by $10. The decision was made during Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting. The current rental fee for park facilities – $15 for non-profits, $25 for residents and $35 for non-county residents – is too low and the parks are losing money. …read more.

A former Winona Lake man died Monday after crashing his vehicle while fleeing from police in Dekalb County. Indiana State Police say Casey Allen May, 27, most recently of rural Auburn, died  Monday morning when he crashed his Jeep into a tree head-on. The vehicle burst into flames on impact. According to Senior Trooper Steve …read more.

Casey Allen May, 27, of Auburn, Ind., and formerly of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. Casey lived most of his life in Winona Lake and was a 2004 graduate of Warsaw Community High School, Warsaw, Ind. He also lived in Colorado, Missouri, and most recently in Auburn and Fort Wayne, …read more.

John Timothy Boren, 59, of Winona Lake, Ind., went home to be with his Lord at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at his residence. John was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., where he graduated from Warsaw Community High School. He then attended Moody Bible Institute, Indiana University, and Grace College. He worked …read more.

Beverly Ann Jungbauer, 76, of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, Ind., passed away surrounded by her family and comforted by an angel of God on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Ind. Beverly was born on March 29, 1936, in St. Paul, Minn., to Carl Fred Mickschl and Ann …read more.

The Grace College Student Veteran Organization, in partnership with ML Motorsports, Wish for Our Heroes and KCV Cycling hosted Nocturnal III: The Mission on Oct. 27. With over 500 in attendance, the adventure race extravaganza was a huge success for participants and contributors alike. This year’s event incorporated some first-of-its-kind races, including a road vs. …read more.

Here is everyone’s chance to have a wonderful Christmas season. All area residents have a shot at winning a portion of the $2,000 Christmas Bucks prizes. All that needs to be done is to enter the Christmas Bucks contest which begins today and runs until noon Saturday, Nov. 24. This event is sponsored by participating …read more.

Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. No times are being altered or postponed due to weather. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Burket— 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Claypool— 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. …read more.

By JOE BOALS In this current economy, many communities face the challenge of finding and building talent. Not just in the workforce, but every facet of the community. That’s why Grace College teamed with Ball State University, Bowen Center and several other Kosciusko County organizations to host “Competing for the Future,” a conversation within the …read more.

Trick-or-Treat Times Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Burket— 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Claypool— 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mentone ― 5:30 p.m. to …read more.

Wilbur L. “Rusty” Rust, 96, of The Village at Winona, Winona Lake, Ind., went to be with the Lord at 8:20 a.m. Oct. 8, 2012, in Miller’s Merry Manor Warsaw. There will be a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, with military honors by the Warsaw American Legion Post 49 …read more.

Ladies’ Pampering Night, a fundraiser to benefit The Beaman Home, will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at the CE National Russell Building in Winona Lake. Ladies’ Pampering Night features makeup and nails from Mary Kay, photos by Doug Vogely, “It Works” chin wraps, Ion Spa foot reflexology, hair styling and …read more.

Trick-or-Treat Times Trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Times for towns in Kosciusko County are as follows: Atwood— 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Etna Green ―5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leesburg― 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.* Mentone ― 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milford ― 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.* North Webster ― …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICzamYXiziQ] The judge’s award for the 1st Annual Fireman’s Chili Cook Off went to Winona Lake Fire Department’s Dave Yotter and Gerald Ross for their 5 Bean Chili. The competition was held this morning during the Kosciusko County Farmers Market in downtown Warsaw. Four departments took part in the chili cook off including Burket, …read more.

STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Dave Wolkins (R-Winona Lake) was named Legislator of the Year by the Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology at the academy’s Annual Meeting and Scientific Seminar. The Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology President, Andrew Tharp, MD, was there to present the award. “Rep. Wolkins is respected not only for his concern for and actions …read more.

Kosciusko County Courts New Filings – for the week of Oct. 11, 2012 Superior Court II The following traffic infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge James Jarrette presiding: The following traffic violations have been filed by Kosciusko County Courts: No valid driver’s license ($123.50) – Jose Vazquez, Cromwell; Mariano Marquez-Nunez, Warsaw Speeding …read more.

Kosciusko County residents are invited to attend a Community Conversation on Oct. 30 at Grace College called “Competing for the future: The role of community in building world-class talent.” The event will feature guest speakers and breakout sessions for attendees to discuss ways to maximize Kosciusko County’s strengths and position it for the future. The …read more.

Voting locations for the Nov. 6 general election have been established and announced by Kosciusko County Auditor Marsha McSherry. The locations are designated by the county commissioners. Local voters will be voting at the following locations: Clay Township All precincts, 1st and 2nd, will vote at Claypool Lion’s building, 205 W. Calhoun St., Claypool Etna Township Heritage …read more.

The Winona Lake Town Board met Tuesday night and a big decision was up for discussion: the purchase of a new ladder truck for the Winona Lake Fire Department. The ladder truck the department has now is a 1985 model and needs a new ladder, at the cost of about $100,000. A new truck with …read more.

In 2009, 2nd Mile Adventures and 2nd Mile Missions held a bicycle tour to help raise money for the 2nd Mile Missions to prevent the cycle of poverty in Bavaro, Dominican Republic. Those funds were used to build a school and provide an education to kids in one of the poorest areas of the world. …read more.

Encompass World Partners has moved and they are holding an open house for the new offices in Winona Lake from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, with a dedication ceremony starting at 5 p.m. The new offices are located at 422 Mission Drive, behind the Kingsway Suites at 1401 Kings Highway, Winona Lake, …read more.

(NOTE: Winona Lake, Center Lake and Syracuse beaches were all closed at approximately 2:30 p.m. Tuesday due to high E. coli counts. The Kosciusko County Health Department says all beached are re-opened today.) The following results are from water samples taken from each public beach in Kosciusko County. Each reading represents the most probable number …read more.

Caleb France and Chase Hinton of Winona Lake’s Cerulean, joined Indiana’s top chefs, vintners, brewers and food and beverage producers and artisans in Dig-IN, A Taste of Indiana. The Winona Lake chefs prepared Pork Belly, May Apple Jam, Hazelnut and Goldwood Garden Greens for the event at White River State Park where more than 60 …read more.

Grace women’s soccer team will welcome one of the toughest opponents in program history to Miller Field on Aug. 25 with an exhibition match against the Women’s National Team of Haiti. Kick-off is slated for 4 p.m. The Lady Lancers, who have high expectations entering the 2012 season, believe they are more ready for their …read more.

A fire alarm at Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake forced residents to evacuate the building and fire fighters to respond. The Winona Lake Fire Department, with full assistance from Warsaw and Pierceton, were called to the Wooster Road complex at approximately 7:30 p.m. Monday. According to Winona Lake Fire Chief Mitch Titus, a …read more.

WINONA LAKE –  Father Time could do nothing to slow down triathletes Brad Murphey and Chris Wickard Saturday. The pair repeated as champions in the Warsaw Optimist Triathlon played out under gorgeous conditions with the start and finish at Winona Lake Park. A total of 480 participants finished the 1/4 mile swim, 13.8 mile bike …read more.

This weekend is the Northern Indiana Lakes Festival in Winona Lake and Warsaw, and there’s plenty of fun and activities planned. The festival is a celebration of water and is used to increase awareness of and appreciation for our may county lakes through education, experience, fun and celebration. This year’s Lakes Festival is Saturday and …read more.

Warsaw Fire Chief Mike Brubaker tells StaceyPageOnline.com that a roofing contractor using a torch sparked a blaze that has destroyed a Warsaw home. Warsaw and Winona Lake fire departments were called to a fire at 316 W. Fort Wayne St., in Warsaw, at approximately 4 p.m. today. Brubaker says Cochran Roofing was hired by the …read more.

Sponsors of The Kosciusko County Senior Expo are ready to cut the ribbon to open the event on June 16 at The Orthopaedic Capital Center on the campus of Grace College. The expo, open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is a day of opportunities all for free — admission, parking, health screenings, antique appraisals, entertainment and prizes. There …read more.

Winona Lake hosted the 13th Annual Art Fair at the Village at Winona this weekend. More than 70 artists and artisans were in attendance, in addition to the twenty or so shops and restaurants that line Canal St. and Park Ave. Artists and attendants came from many of the surrounding communities, including Columbia City, Mishawaka, …read more.

Kosciusko County is among a number of local agencies that have submitted applications for utilizing Local Public Agency Group funds. The county is seeking money for Phase 5 of the Western Route Project. Indiana Department of Transportation reports 20 total projects have been submitted totaling approximately $13.2 million in requested federal funds. At a scheduled …read more.

WINONA LAKE, IND – Commencement ceremonies at Grace College took place Saturday, May 19, at 9 a.m. in the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College. Ronald E. Manahan, Th.D., president of Grace College and Seminary led the commencement ceremony, while Rev. Jesús G. Muñoz, Director of Ethnic Ministries for the Southeast USA with Encompass World Partners gave …read more.

The first cohort of MBA students who earned their degree through Grace’s new online degree program graduated on May 19 along with other students at the Orthopedic Capital Center in Winona Lake, Ind. Tim Ziebarth, Director of the Department of Online Education stated, “I hope that this group of graduates will be the first of many to …read more.

This weekend in Warsaw and Winona Lake it’s the celebration of the 9th Annual Fat & Skinny Tire Bicycle Festival. As part of National Bike Month and in honor of National Bike to Work Day, the event begins Friday and this year some special events are planned. Last fall one of the founders of the …read more.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBnNxSolvYw] (To vote for Haines and his song (which is featured in the above video), voters will need to register for a free account, but they can then vote one time each day. To vote for Haines, CLICK HERE.) In a quiet studio, Douglas Haines sits with his guitar and strums out a soothing melody as …read more.

Winona Lake Town Coordinator Craig Allebach presided over a ceremony that recognized the individuals responsible for donating and installing a Statue of Liberty replica that was placed at the site of the Timeline of Liberty in front of the Winona Lake Town Hall, 1310 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Gary and Karen Hill, the donors of …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The Northern Indiana Lakes Festival will now host two days of athletic events on the shores of beautiful northern Indiana lakes. This includes unique race opportunities for the young and old, beginners and pros. The Lakes Festival is a family-friendly celebration of lakes over the weekend of June 9-10 in Warsaw …read more.

From noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 3, the public is invited to Rodeheaver Auditorium in Winona Lake to take part in the National Day of Prayer event. The local event is sponsored by the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association. For those who prefer, there is also a National Day of Prayer live Webcam presentation. Watch …read more.

(The following is the third in a series regarding the mysterious disappearance of an Air Force T-33 trainer jet that, on Dec. 8, 1956, went missing. It is believed the T-33 lies at the bottom of a Kosciusko County lake where it has become an underwater grave for its pilot and passenger. In this third …read more.

A reception for partners of the 2012 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program will be held in the Robert and Frances Gordon Student Recreational Center Thursday, April 26. The event provides an opportunity to honor partners who have donated their time to provide tax assistance for the 2011 tax season. This is the second year that Grace …read more.