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Warsaw Sewer Work Could Top $30 Million

The price tag for the upcoming expansion of Warsaw’s sewage treatment plant appears to be in the neighborhood of $30.5 million.
Warsaw Library Board Adopts 2019 Budget

The Warsaw Community Public Library board approved plans for the 2019 budget on Monday.
No Injuries In Monday’s Two-Vehicle Accident

A man’s medical condition may have led to an SUV-truck collision at around 12:40 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Market and Detroit streets.
LCA Raises Nearly $6K For Cancer Fund

Lakeland Christian Academy girls soccer team recently held a “Pink Out” to raise awareness for breast cancer and to raise money for the Kosciusko Cancer Care Fund.
WCS Announces Parent-Teacher Conferences, Fall Break Details
Local News Briefs

Friends Of WCPL Hosting Book Sale Oct. 25-27, Claypool Lions Fish Fry Saturday
Bench Honors Neal Carlson

Neal Carlson got the view he always wanted, and now there’s a bench to go along with it.
Warsaw Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting Man With BB Gun

A Warsaw man was arrested last week after allegedly attacking another man and shooting him in the head with a BB gun.
Defense Files Response To State’s Brief In Lundy Case

David Kolbe, the defense attorney for Colt Lundy, filed his response over the weekend to the issues raised by the state on Lundy’s petition to modify his prison sentence in connection to the 2010 murder of his stepfather.
KLA Cadets Get Overview Of Local, State Government

Through presentations from Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, Kosciusko County Council Member Joni Truex and Indiana State Rep. David Wolkins, KLA cadets received an overview of government in the Warsaw Police Department station conference room.
More Yet To Be Done In War On Opioids, Speaker Says

WINONA LAKE – Kosciusko County and Indiana are making inroads in the war on opioid abuse, but there is much to do, according to a state official who participated in a community discussion on health issues Friday at Grace College.
GOP Chooses Thystrup To Fill Vacancy On North Webster Council

NORTH WEBSTER – Republicans selected Dan Thystrup to fill the vacancy on the town council following the death of Jon Sroufe, who died Sept. 23 at the age of 76.
Potpourri: Banks Urges Mnuchin To Cancel Middle East Trip
County Council Hears Tourism Impact Report

Jill Boggs, executive director for the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau, gave a report on the economic impact of tourism at the County Council meeting Thursday night.
Winona Lake’s Miller To Be Inducted Into The Indiana Academy

Mary Louise Miller, of Winona Lake, is one of three people who will be inducted into The Indiana Academy on Monday in Indianapolis.
5th Person Arrested In Child Neglect Case

A fifth person has been arrested in a child neglect case from March in which a boy was found malnourished with life-threatening injuries in Nappanee.
Claypool Man Meted 100 Months On Gun Charge

A Claypool man received a sentence of 100 months incarceration and one year of supervised release after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm by a convicted felon.
State Files Brief In Lundy’s Motion To Modify Sentence

The state filed its brief Tuesday on issues raised during Colt Lundy’s hearing to modify his prison sentence in connection to the 2010 murder of his stepfather.
Council, Commissioners To Hold Joint Sewer Meeting Nov. 8

The Kosciusko County Council and Commissioners will hold a joint meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8 in the third floor courtroom at the county courthouse.
Local News Briefs 10.12.2018

Historical Society Dinner Wednesday; Three Men And A Tenor Saturday; Taste Of Kosciusko To Be Held Saturday; AWL Adoption Event Sunday
Annual ‘Sleep-Out’ Raises Funds, Awareness For Utility Assistance

The annual Combined Community Services “Sleep Out,” scheduled for Oct. 19, seeks to raise awareness as well as funds for utility assistance as winter approaches.
2 Hurt Near Silver Lake

Two people were injured in a Wednesday afternoon car-pickup collision near Silver Lake.
Community Conversation 4.0 Friday At Orthopaedic Center

The fourth in a series of community conversations will be Friday morning at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College.
Maple Leaf Farms Donates Nearly 12,000 Pounds Of Poultry To Gleaners Food Bank Of Indiana

Maple Leaf Farms recently donated approximately 12,000 pounds of fully-cooked, individually-wrapped frozen half ducks to Gleaners Food Bank in Indianapolis.
Kosciusko County Community Foundation Awards $5,000 To Hoosiers Feeding The Hungry

Kosciusko County Community Foundation awarded Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry a grant of $5,000 to fund processing fees on donated large game and livestock.
Grace To Host Well-Known Speakers, Day Of Worship

Grace College will welcome several notable speakers to its campus this month, including Dr. Lydia Dugdale, Pastor Dan Allen and Pastor Kondo Simfukwe.
Ranch Road RR Crossing To Be Closed Monday, Tuesday

The Ranch Road railroad crossing will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, contingent on weather conditions.
Court Documents Shed Light On Pierceton Bank Robbery

Court documents filed Tuesday afternoon indicate Jeffery Lee Brewer, 34, of Kendallville, fled with more than $750 when he allegedly robbed Lake City Bank in Pierceton Saturday.
Fall Field Work

A stalk of soybeans waits for its turn to be harvested along CR 900W, north of CR 200S, as Cory Romine takes advantage of Tuesday evening's weather.
Confederate Flag, Student Safety Discussed At Wawasee

Several speakers commented on Thursday’s Confederate flag incident at the Wawasee School Board meeting Tuesday.
BZA Grants Variance Requests

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved the following petitions at its meeting Tuesday morning:
Librarian Publishes First Book

In her first year as librarian at Madison Elementary School, Erryn Blake is surrounded by books, including her own.
Valley Adopts 2019 Budget

Tippecanoe Valley School Board unanimously adopted the 2019 budget, capital projects plan, and the school bus replacement plan during its regular meeting Monday.
Bourbon Police Chief Presents Report To Town Council

Police Chief Bill Martin presented his monthly report to the Bourbon Town Council Tuesday showing multiple activities.
Tippecanoe Valley High School Students To Host School Board Candidate Forum

Students studying government at Tippecanoe Valley High School will hold a public forum to give the community a chance to learn more about the candidates running for school board.
Bank Robbery Suspect Nabbed In Warsaw

Early this morning police apprehended the suspect wanted in connection to Saturday’s bank robbery in Pierceton.
Reust Named Warsaw City Attorney

Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer has appointed local attorney Scott Reust, of Rockhill Pinnick Attorneys LLP, as the next city attorney for the city, effective Jan. 1.
Leesburg Council Invites INDOT Rep. To Discuss Issues With Traffic On Ind. 15

Council President Tom Moore is sending a letter to the Indiana Department of Transportation to invite them to the Leesburg Town Council’s November meeting.
KYLA Welcomes New Students At September Meeting

Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy welcomed the class of 2018-2019 for the first time at its September meeting at Baker Youth Club, Warsaw.
Milford Hears Rate Hike Proposal; Uses Tiebreaker To OK Budget

A wastewater rate increase was discussed and a rare tiebreaker was needed to approve the 2019 budget at the Milford Town Council meeting Monday night.
Teen leaves scene of crash, faces charge

A Warsaw teenager was arrested Monday for leaving the scene of a truck rollover in August in which he was injured.
Domestic battery charge changed to felony

A domestic battery charge against a Warsaw man was changed from a misdemeanor to felony because he has a prior conviction.
Woman Faces Drunk Driving Charges After Crashing Into KCSD Patrol SUV

A Leesburg woman was arrested after hitting a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department SUV with her Jeep and failing to stop afterward Sunday night.
Kendallville Man Sought In Pierceton Bank Robbery

A Kendallville man is being sought in connection to a Pierceton bank robbery Saturday.
Couple Charged After Allegedly Battering Each Other

A couple were arrested Friday after allegedly battering each other in September.
Public Nudity Charged After August Incident At Grocery Store

A Warsaw man was arrested Friday for allegedly flashing his genitals at a grocery store customer in August, but he has denied committing the act.
Shrine Turkey Shoot Set This Weekend

The 21st annual Shrine Turkey Shoot is planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Beeson’s Gun Range.
Local News Briefs 10.8.2018

WCHS Hosting College Fair, FASFA Help; WCS Beginning Band To Host Concert; Akron Lions Fish Fry Planned Saturday; CCS?Sleepout Sponsorship Registration Closes Tuesday; Burket Food Pantry Open On Wednesday; Tippcanoe Lake Gates Opening Nov. 1; AWL Pet Adoption Event Sunday
Potpourri: Baby Box Interest Expands To Turkey Creek Fire Territory

Last week, we told you about the desire to establish a Safe Haven Baby Box, possibly at a fire station in Warsaw, and a related fundraiser seeking $5,000 to support the endeavor.
WCS Staff, SROs Attend Learning And The Brain Symposium

Warsaw Community Schools staff, student resource officers and members of several local and state police organizations recently attended the Learning and the Brain Symposium at Butler University.
Grace Opens Science Center

Hundreds of community members, Grace College students and alumni, and friends of the late Dr. Dane Miller gathered for an open house and dedication of the new Dr. Dane A. Miller Science Complex Friday.
Rotary Park Fundraising Nears $100K Goal

It appears the community has cleared another hurdle – or shall we say boulder – in attempts to pay for and construct the future Rotary Park on Warsaw’s west side.
Police Say Man Threatened Them With A Hatchet

A Pierceton man is facing intimidation and resisting law enforcement charges after allegedly threatening officers with a hatchet.
Wayne Township Seeks To Slash Levy 30 Percent

Wayne Township Advisory Board is working to slash its levy by 30 percent next year.
Fourth Man Sentenced In 2017 Jail Rape Case

The fourth man involved in an October 2017 jail rape case was sentenced Thursday morning for intimidation.
Pie-Eyed Petey’s Co-Owner Addresses Underage Sales Violation
Area News Briefs 10.5.2018

Fish, Chicken and Tenderloin Available In Silver Lake Saturday; Grave Cleanup In Lakeview Cemetery In Silver Lake To Be Completed By Monday;

WCHS Annual Fall Concert Tuesday
Wawasee Wrestles With Confederate Flag Issue

Wawasee High School students involved in Thursday’s Confederate flag incidents returned to school today prepared to defend their position peacefully.
No Decision In Lundy Sentence Modification Request

Colt Lundy’s request to modify his prison sentence to home detention in connection with the murder of his stepfather in 2010 may depend on whether or not the court has the authority to do so.
Planners Vote To Toughen Wind Farm Ordinance

Kosciusko County’s Area Plan Commission voted Wednesday to recommend to the county commissioners a series of amendments to the ordinance regarding wind power.
First Friday Theme ‘Art-Tober’; ‘Motorstunts’ Event Planned

Local artists will be in the spotlight for tomorrow’s First Friday in downtown Warsaw.
Feed My Starving Children Warsaw Mobilepack Meets Fundraising Goal

The organizing committee for the Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) Warsaw Mobilepack announced it met its goal of raising $220,000 to enable the community to pack 1 million meals for children around the world.
GoFundMe Page Established For Warsaw Teen Suffering Paralysis

A GoFundMe page has been set up for the Warsaw Community High School football player left paralyzed after an ATV accident Sunday.
Salvation Army Auxiliary, Founded In 1968, Has Growing Role, Impact

The first handful of woman who were asked to form The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary in February, 1968 could never have envisioned the impact they could make in the lives of people in the community.
Local News Briefs 10.4.2018

Wawasee Choral Fundraiser Oct. 12; Milford Town Meetings Next Week
Classic Car Cruise-In Has $100 Prize

A classic car cruise-in is part of the Fall Park and Play event Oct. 12 at Leesburg Grace Church. Community members will cast their votes for best in show, with a cash prize of $100 going to the top vote getter.
Rovenstine’s Request For Reduced Conviction Denied By Elkhart Judge

Marshall County Prosecuting Attorney E. Nelson Chipman announced Tuesday afternoon that his office’s involvement in the cases regarding former Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine, former college professor Mark Soto and convicted felon Kevin Bronson is over.
County Highway Department Seeking Snow Removal Bids

Kosciusko County Highway Superintendent Scott Tilden asked the county commissioners on Tuesday for permission to seek a subcontractor to plow 12.3 miles of road this winter.
WCHS Student Hurt Sunday In ATV Crash Near Claypool

A Warsaw Community High School sophomore was injured in an ATV accident Sunday night.
Caucus Called To Replace N. Webster Council President Who Passed Away

Republicans have announced plans for a caucus to fill a vacancy on North Webster’s town council after its president passed away.
Pierceton Elementary Celebrates ‘Socktober’ With Fundraiser

PIERCETON – October represents a time of fun, games and traditional Halloween celebrations, and at Pierceton Elementary students are adding one more element of excitement. They call it Socktober.
Cromwell Man Faces Multiple Charges After Fleeing Police In August

A probable cause affidavit filed Monday reveals a Cromwell man fled police on Aug. 27 because there was already a warrant out for his arrest.