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Wawasee Community School Corporation Awarded Over $35,000 From IDOE’s Early Literacy Achievement Grant

SYRACUSE - Wawasee Community School Corporation announced it has been awarded $35,652.63 through the Indiana Department of Education’s (IDOE) Early Literacy Achievement Grant.

Woman Receives Eight Years In Prison For OWI Resulting In Child Being Paralyzed

A Nappanee woman will serve eight years in prison for wrecking her vehicle while under the influence, which resulted in a child in her vehicle being paralyzed.

Franklin Township Trustee Resigning; Caucus Set

Franklin Township Trustee Melanie Vanlaningham resigned Thursday, effective Dec. 31.

HELP, Local Schools & Partners Offer 2nd Cohort Of Countywide Student Entrepreneurship Program

Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) Kosciusko, along with nonprofit Believe in a Dream Inc., will host the second cohort of the Kosciusko Student Venture Challenge, an entrepreneurship bootcamp and showcase for local high school students.

All Is Bright Presented By 1st Source Bank Downtown Holiday Open House

This Friday, more than 600 luminaries will line downtown streets as nearly 20 merchants stay open from 5 to 8 p.m. offering a holiday sip ’n’ shop with treats, hot chocolate, wine and cheese and specials on merchandise.

Optimists Donate To Boomerang Backpacks

The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club recently donated $1,000 to Boomerang Backpacks.

WCHS Holiday Choral Concert Tuesday

The Warsaw Community High School (WCHS) Choral Department will present their annual Holiday Choral Concert on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center.

WCHS Senior Attends National Student Leadership Academy In Washington, D.C.

Warsaw Community High School senior Makia Lukas attended the National Student Leadership Academy in Washington, D.C., for four days recently.

Nicholas Gravis Waikel

Nicholas Gravis Waikel, age 33, of Milford, passed away unexpectedly, on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Missoula, Mont. He was born on Sept. 22, 1991, the son of Thomas and Melissa Gravis Waikel in Warsaw.

Silver Lake Approves New Generator Purchase

SILVER LAKE – At Wednesday night's meeting, the Silver Lake Town Council voted to purchase a $9,800 generator for station two among quotes presented by Utilities Superintendent Joey McNeal.

Child Injured In Two-Vehicle Serious Crash

A 12-year-old was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Warsaw Wednesday night and eventually taken to Riley’s Children Hospital.

Public Occurrences 12.12.24

County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Mary Lou Laurino Turns 100 Today

Mary Lou Laurino will celebrate her 100th birthday today. Laurino was born Dec. 12, 1924, in Logansport. She was adopted when she was 2 by Bill and Gladys Fisher of Akron. She described growing up in Akron as nice.

Lady Tigers Break School 3s Record, Improve To 10-0

Now ranked No. 5 in the state after Sunday’s Coaches Poll, the Warsaw girls basketball team looked to remain undefeated when hosting Fort Wayne Carroll at the Tiger Den Wednesday night. The Lady Tigers were able to score the ball at will, putting up a new program high for made …

CCS’ Toy Time Offers Playable Used Toys At Low Prices

U.S. retail sales of toys generated over $28 billion in 2023, according to The Toy Association’s website.

Santa Arrives Saturday At Echoes Cookies With Santa Event

It is time for all good boys and girls to get their Christmas lists ready to bring to Santa. St. Nicholas will be at the Echoes of the Past Cookies with Santa event Saturday, Dec. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Rochester Man Arrested On Child Molesting Warrants

FULTON - A Rochester man was arrested on child molesting warrants after trying to elude officers.

Grace To Host 2025 Indiana Council Of Teachers Of English Conference

WINONA LAKE — Grace College will host the 2025 Indiana Council of Teachers of English (ICTE) Conference on its campus on March 29.

Gary Kent Williams

Gary Kent Williams passed away peacefully at home in Atwood on Dec. 6, 2024. He was 84 years old.

Justin Arnold Powell

Justin Arnold Powell, 29, Warsaw, died.