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Wagon Wheel Presents Candlelight Concert For Valentine’s Day

On Friday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m., Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts will present Love Notes, a special candlelight concert featuring the Symphony of the Lakes String Quartet.

The Penalty Box: Life Will Never Be Fair

I hope one of the common themes you get from my weekly offerings is the concept that sports and everyday life are connected in almost every way.

Public Occurrences 02.12.25

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

Wawasee Comeback Too Late In Loss To Elkhart Christian

Having lost four of their last six games, the Wawasee boys basketball team looked to get back on track hosting Elkhart Christian on Tuesday night. Instead, it was the Eagles who controlled nearly the entire game, going wire-to-wire with a 46-39 victory.

Cancer Services Of NE Indiana Celebrates One Year In Warsaw

This February, Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana celebrates one year of caring and connection at Cancer Services West in Warsaw after serving the area for 18 years from the headquarters in Allen County.

Four Serve On Manchester University Board Of Trustees

NORTH MANCHESTER – Four new members, including two alumni, have joined Manchester University's Board of Trustees.

Aviation Board Gives OK To Invoices, Hears Project Updates

In between updates on projects out at the Warsaw Municipal Airport, the Board of Aviation Commissioners approved three invoices during a relatively short meeting Tuesday.

Bids Opened For County Paving Projects

Bids for the county’s Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) paving projects were opened Tuesday at the commissioners meeting.

The Beaman Home Receives Donations From Sterling Contracting, Freedom Rebar & Concrete Supply

The Beaman Home announced the donations received from Sterling Contracting LLC and Freedom Rebar & Concrete Supply Inc., who have shown support for Beaman Home’s mission to provide shelter and services to individuals experiencing domestic violence.

Syracuse Councilman Asks County For Annexation Letter Of Support

As the town of Syracuse is landlocked as far as development goes, Syracuse Town Councilman Larry Siegel asked the Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday for a letter to the state legislature asking for the town to be able to annex land that isn’t contiguous to it.

CR 200N To Close Feb. 18-21

A contractor has notified the city of Warsaw that they will close CR 200N, between CR 100E and Pound Drive from Feb. 18 through 21.

Heartline Obtains New Ultrasound Through Grant From Knights Of Columbus

Heartline Pregnancy Center, 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw, is rolling out a new ultrasound they were able to procure with grant money from the Knights of Columbus.

Surf Internet Celebrates First Warsaw Service Area

Surf Internet celebrated a milestone Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.

Prater Is February 2025’s Veteran Of The Month

Vernie Prater, the Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month for February 2025, served in Vietnam.

Richard ‘Dick’ Shepherd

Richard "Dick" Shepherd, a cherished educator and beloved member of the community, passed away on Feb. 9, 2025, at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, at the age of 94.

Jennie Lou Earl

Jennie Lou Lee Earl, 81, of Warsaw, passed away very suddenly on Feb. 9, 2025, at 3:02 p.m. at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital in Warsaw.

Tréce Douglas Blanton

Tréce Douglas Blanton, 26, died on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Milford Water Rates Likely To Go Up, Public Hearing Next Month

MILFORD - At Monday’s Milford Council Meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Tricia Gall presented two ordinances regarding upcoming water projects and rates.

Jack Heeter Joins Live Well Kosciusko As Chief Operations Officer

Live Well Kosciusko announced Jack Heeter joined the organization as chief operations officer.

United Way Explores The Future For Children

United Way of Whitley and Kosciusko Counties invites the community to “Spotlight on Children,” where leaders from across Indiana will share ideas about how the community can do remarkable things for our children.