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Etna Green Town Hall Move Could Happen Within Weeks

Town officials have finalized the purchase of the new town hall building and are taking preliminary steps to move operations.

But exactly when town employees will move in to the former bank building at the corner of Broadway and Walnut streets is unclear.
Bridge To Hope Receives $100,000 Grant From K21 Health Foundation

K21 Health Foundation recently approved a $100,000 grant to A Bridge to Hope, a Kosciusko County-based organization dedicated to identifying treatment options for those struggling with substance use disorder.
Felony, Misdemeanor Battery Charges Filed

A Warsaw man was arrested 10 days ago after allegedly punching a woman multiple times and throwing her into a Christmas tree.
Vehicle’s Flashing Lights Lead To Drug Arrests

Three people were arrested on drug charges Dec. 4 after someone reported their flashing blue and red vehicle lights at a gas station.
Angola Man Faces Charges In Nov. Beating

An Angola man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly beating a man so badly that it caused him to have a seizure.
Wawasee Learns About Arts Trip To NYC

Wawasee High School’s performing arts students and leaders made a presentation of their fall break trip to New York City to the school board Tuesday night.
Atwood Meth Sale Leads To Multiple Arrests

Three Atwood residents are facing drug charges after allegedly selling a large quantity of methamphetamine.
Bolts Establish New Comm. Foundation Fund

Calvin and Debbie Bolt have established two new funds at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation: the Calvin and Debbie Bolt Kosciusko County Fund, a Community Fund endowment that will meet the changing needs of Kosciusko County forever, and the Calvin and Debbie Bolt Memorial Scholarship Fund for Taylor University, which provides scholarships to Kosciusko County students attending Taylor University.
MLK Panel Names Speaker For Jan. Event

The Committee to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King (CCMLK) announced the speaker for the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Event will be Chris Singleton, a professional baseball player for the Chicago Cubs organization and inspirational speaker.
Walt Church Steps Away From BZA After 25 Years

After serving the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals for 25 years, Walt Church participated in his final board meeting Tuesday morning.
Zoners Approve Variance Requests

The following petitions were approved as presented at the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals monthly meeting Tuesday morning:
Electrical Problem Blamed As Cause In A.M. House Fire

A fire Tuesday morning at 411 W. Perry St., Warsaw, is being blamed on an electrical problem in the attic.
Leesburg Town Council Discusses Problems With Sanitary Sewers

Not everything should go down the sanitary sewer, but it seems to anyway in Leesburg.

That’s one of the problems the town council discussed Monday night.
Commissioners OK Sewer District Petition; Council To Vote

After getting the particular estimates they wanted, Kosciusko County Commissioners approved submitting a petition for the formation of the Tippecanoe-Chapman regional sewer district at their meeting this morning.
3 County Students Named Lilly Scholars

In a unique twist, three Kosciusko County high school seniors found out today they are Lilly Endowment Community Scholars, with two of them from Tippecanoe Valley High School.
Library Discontinues Late Fee Policy; Staff To Get Bonuses

Christmas came early for patrons and staff at Warsaw Community Public Library on Monday.

The library board voted to officially kill the concept of late fees and provide a one-time bonus for staff.
Milford Holds Off On Rate Hike

Despite running at a deficit, Milford Town Council voted Monday night to hold off, for the time being, on a wastewater rate increase until at least March.
Tippy Valley Receives Grant, Hears About Board Retirements

Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. was awarded a $30,000 Innovation Planning Grant by the Indiana Department of Education.
Fundraising Underway For Burkey Banner At The YMCA

A fundraising effort is underway to place a banner in the natatorium of the Parkview Warsaw YMCA in memory of Patricia Lynn “Pat” Burkey, who was aquatics director at the Y for 27 years. She retired in 2001 and passed away in October.
News Briefs 12.11.2018

Blood Pressure Info Thursday; Bingo &?Santa’s Workshop Saturday
Wawasee Robotics Tops Own Skills World Record

Wawasee Iron Pride’s 574C robotics team, consisting of Micah Rassi, Evan Rassi, Joe Kelsheimer and Nick Murphy, broke its own robotics skills world record en route to taking first place at the West Jay Robotics Turning Point blended state qualifier Saturday.
Himes Named WLFD Fireman Of The Year

Terry Himes (L) received the Fireman of the Year Award from Fire Chief Mitch Titus (R) Saturday night at the annual Winona Lake Fire Department Christmas party at the Boat House restaurant.
Burket FD Firemen Of The Year

Seward Township/Burket Fire & Rescue had a tie vote for Fireman of the Year. Lt. Jon Lybarger (L) and First Assistant Chief Jason F. McSherry (R) received the honor.
Family Of Children Killed At Bus Stop Releases Statement On How They’re Coping

The family of the three children killed Oct. 30 near Rochester while boarding a school bus released a statement Sunday night updating the public on how the family is coping.
July Meth Sale Leads To 2 Arrests

Two people from Leesburg who allegedly sold methamphetamine in July were arrested about 24 hours apart Sunday on the drug charges.
News Briefs 12.10.2018

Honeywell Foundation Gets Grant Award; Fish Fry Saturday In Akron
Much of Anchorage Road East Of Ind. 15 Closed This Week

Anchorage Road between the railroad tracks and U.S. 30 will be closed to thru traffic today through Friday for sewer lining, according to a news release from the city of Warsaw.
Updates On Texas Roadhouse, Dunkin’ And Other Restaurants

Here’s an update on restaurant happenings in Warsaw:

• Contractors working on the future Texas RoadHouse on Ind. 15 and across from TJ Maxx have constructed much of the restaurant’s exterior and will likely open after the first of the year.
Silver Lake Fire Department Awards

Addison Allen (bottom photo, L) was named the Silver Lake Fire Department Firefighter of the Year at a ceremony Thursday night. He was presented with the plaque from Fire Chief John Conley (R). Retired firefighter Robbie Clark (top photo, L) received a shadowbox from Assistant Chief Morris Jones (R). Also, Kyle Martin was recognized for 10 years of service during the ceremony.
iBOP Raises Money For A Bridge To Hope, CCS, Valley Strong

Local not-for-profit group iBOP holds several events throughout the year to support area charities.
KLA Cadets Learn About Orthopedic Industry In Kosciusko County

Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets got an overview of the orthopedic industry in Kosciusko County at the Ivy Tech Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (OAMTC) facility.
Support For Animal Welfare League Finalized

Plans to provide $50,000 to Animal Welfare League for construction of a new facility were finalized Friday.
Pilot Recalls Meeting Bush 41

Pilots sometimes cross paths with well-known folks, but few get to hang out with a former U.S. president.
KCCF Receives $1M From Lilly Endowment Inc.

Kosciusko County Community Foundation (KCCF) has received a grant of $1 million as part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s seventh phase of its Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) initiative.
Teen Leads Cops On Chase; Now Faces Multiple Charges

A Laketon teen was arrested Thursday night after leading police on a high-speed chase through Kosciusko and Wabash counties.
Flaps Down

A goose slides across the ice while coming in for a landing on Pike Lake this morning. The slick landing conditions will continue into next week before temperatures above freezing move into the area.
Ad Sales Scam Targets County CVB

Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) received notification from tourism partner businesses regarding sales scam incidents.
Argument Over Meth Leads To Pushing, Choking, Charge Of Domestic Battery Charge

A Leesburg man was arrested for domestic battery after allegedly pushing and choking his girlfriend when she confronted him about a methamphetamine pipe in November.
Five Licenses Renewed By County Alcohol Board

In a meeting lasting less than two minutes Thursday afternoon, Kosciusko Alcohol and Tobacco Commission renewed three retail and two restaurant alcohol sales permits.
Bourbon Man Held In Stabbing Incident At Goshen Boys, Girls Club

A Bourbon man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly stabbing a 33-year-old woman in an incident near the Boys and Girls Club in Goshen.
Remembrance

The Honor Guard from American Legion John C. Peterson Post 49 in Warsaw conducts a ceremony this morning in remembrance of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Western Michigan University Symphony Performs Saturday

A college symphony orchestra will perform at At Warsaw Performing Arts Center Saturday night.

Western Michigan University Symphony Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. at Warsaw Community High School.
Holiday Light Display, Parade Friday In Warsaw

Christmas activities kick into high gear Friday night in Warsaw with related events at the courthouse square and a few blocks away in Central Park.
Police Identify Victims Of Marshall County Bus Crash

The names of the victims in Wednesday morning’s fatal accident in Marshall County involving an Eastern Pulaski Community Schools bus and truck were released last night.
Gatke Property Developer Talking With Three Tenants

The old Gatke property – vacant for roughly three decades – appears to be closer than ever to being redeveloped.
GOP’s Ragan Will Appoint Etna Clerk

The Etna Green town clerk-treasurer vacancy will be filled at noon Dec. 21, but there will be no traditional caucus vote.
Planners Deny Request To Vacate Road At Sechrist Lake

Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission voted Wednesday to recommend against a petition to vacate a platted road in the Shore Acres subdivision at Sechrist Lake southwest of North Webster.
Santa’s House Arrives

Santa Claus will begin listening to children’s wish lists this weekend in Warsaw now that the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club has delivered the house to the Kosciusko County courthouse square at the intersection of Buffalo and Center streets.
Kettleheads Give To CCS

The Kosciusko Kettleheads homebrew club held its annual Christmas meeting Saturday.
Student Bus Headed To Wagon Wheel Involved In Crash In Marshall County

The Marshall County coroner was called to the scene of the school bus crash on U.S. 31 near 13th Road between Plymouth and Argos today, according to news gathering partner News Now Warsaw.
Fire Territory Officials Go Extra Block To Honor Outgoing Trustee Burner

Sheila Burner was unable to make it to her final Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory board meeting Tuesday, so the group came to her.
Rotary Toy Day Planned Friday

The Warsaw Rotary Club will celebrate the annual "Rotary Toy Day" at its meeting at noon Friday at the Shrine Building, Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.
Magical Meadows Welcomes Community To Holiday Celebration

Magical Meadows will host “Deck the Stalls” from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at its facility at 3386 E. CR 525N, Warsaw.
IDOE Awards Innovation Planning Grant To Tippy Valley Schools

Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. was notified on Tuesday it received a $30,000 Innovation Planning Grant through the Indiana Department of Education.
Council Backs $50,000 For AWL Construction

Warsaw City Council Monday threw its support behind a one-time $50,000 appropriation to assist with construction of Animal Welfare League’s new facility.
Battery, Strangulation Alleged In Warsaw Incident

A Warsaw man is facing battery and strangulation charges after throwing a woman and strangling a man in late November.
Justice Dept. Files Complaint In ‘Skimming’

An individual who presented identification as Tirlea Dumitru was charged by criminal complaint with defrauding a financial institution and possessing access device making equipment, announced U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II in a news release Monday afternoon.
Animal Cruelty Charges Filed In Cat’s Death

After allegedly killing a cat that wasn’t hers, a Warsaw woman is facing a charge of cruelty to animals.
Felony Charges Filed In Credit Card Case

An Akron woman faces two felony charges and a misdemeanor after using another woman’s credit card without her permission in October.
Pierceton Woman Faces Fraud, Drug Counts

A Pierceton woman is facing a fraud and a drug charge after two separate incidents over the last four months.
KLA Cadets Study Local Philanthropy

Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets got an overview of philanthropy in the county from Kosciusko County Community Foundation CEO Suzie Light at the last KLA meeting.
Wheels On Fire Presents Checks To Cancer Funds

Wheels on Fire – Cancer Crusaders completed its fundraising activities for 2018. The team raised $26,483.62.
‘An Organist’s Christmas,’ Part Of Rodeheaver Series, Planned Sunday

“An Organist’s Christmas” featuring Aaron Tan and the Lakeland Youth Chorale is planned for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Warsaw First United Methodist Church.
Hallmark Home Mortgage Ribbon-Cutting

Hallmark Home Mortgage recently had a ribbon-cutting at its new office at 523 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw.
Former KCSD Officer Charged With Theft

A retired Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department deputy faces a theft charge after allegedly stealing office equipment from the KCSD while he was still an officer.
Toys For Tots

Local firefighters and U.S. Marines braced a cold rain and stiff breeze Saturday for the annual Toys For Tots drive at Martin’s Super Market.
South Bend Couple Accused Of Credit Card Abuse In Warsaw

A couple from South Bend are facing fraud and theft charges after allegedly using a credit card to purchase furniture and appliances at two Warsaw stores in October.
Warsaw Man Accused Of Confinement Of Girlfriend

A Warsaw man was arrested Friday after allegedly slamming his girlfriend against the wall multiple times and refusing to let her leave his apartment in November.
‘No Shave’ Fundraiser Nets $7K For Schools

Several of the 50 participating Kosciusko County law enforcement officers returned to the Justice Building Friday night to end their month-long “No Shave November” event.
Two Hurt In Friday Accident

A two-car collision in foggy conditions Friday night south of Warsaw resulted in two people being transported to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne with head injuries.
WCS Gets New Safety Alert Software

Warsaw Community Schools will soon launch a new safety initiative that will improve communication and safety alerts throughout the district.
Alzheimer’s Support Group Meets Tuesday

An Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Parkview Center for Healthy Living inside the YMCA, 1305 Mariners Drive, Warsaw.
After Heart Procedure, Ragan Objects To Claims In Potpourri

First, the really good news.

Kosciusko County GOP Chair Mike Ragan said he’s feeling much better after having two stents inserted into two arteries.
New Transportation