Public Occurrences 04.25.25
County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:
Become A Citizen Scientist: Free Hoosier Riverwatch Workshop Empowers Volunteers To Monitor Water Quality
The Watershed Foundation (TWF) and the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will host a free Hoosier Riverwatch Workshop on June 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Webster Community Center.
Grace College Center For Literacy & Learning Receives $80,000 Grant From Health First Kosciusko
WINONA LAKE - Grace College’s Center for Literacy & Learning recently received $80,000 in state funding from Health First Kosciusko.
Carol Diane Warner
Carol Diane Warner, 82, Winona Lake, died April 24, 2025, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake.
Donald Ray Helton
Donald Ray Helton passed away on April 23, 2025, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital in Warsaw.
Eliza Jones
Eliza Jones, 85, Syracuse, died April 24, 2025, at Goshen Hospital.
Carolyn Sue Petrosky
Carolyn Sue Petrosky, 90, of Akron, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on April 23, 2025.
Schannep Throws No-No As Manchester Beats Triton
The Manchester softball team concluded what was a very successful week on Thursday with a 22-0 victory over Triton at home. Molly Schannep led the way by giving up no hits in the circle, and her offense did more than enough to support her, with most of the damage coming …
Mentone Town Council Opens Bids To Replace Town Water Meters
MENTONE – Mentone Town Council opened three bids Thursday to replace water meters in town.
Lakeland Christian Academy Hosts A Groundbreaking And Spring Fundraiser May 3
WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy (LCA) invites the community, along with the LCA family, to a groundbreaking ceremony for the Early Learning Academy through third-grade building on May 3 at 10 a.m. at the Winona Lake campus, 1093 S. CR 250E.
CCS’ Services, New Executive Director Highlighted During Open House
An open house Thursday at Combined Community Services (CCS) gave the public an opportunity to not just learn about the services the nonprofit organization provides, but also to meet new Executive Director Kiira Churchill.
Wawasee Welcomes Jaime Nathaniel As New Wawasee Middle School Principal
SYRACUSE – Wawasee Community School Corporation announced the appointment of Jaime Nathaniel as the new principal of Wawasee Middle School, pending board approval at the May 13 meeting.
Kosciusko Chamber President Selected For U.S. Chamber Foundation Master Class
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced that Rob Parker, president and CEO of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, has been selected from a competitive national pool of applicants to participate in a Master Class for members of the Business Leads Fellowship Program network.
Presby Preschool Receives K21 Health Foundation Grant For Playground Equipment
Out in the sunshine Thursday afternoon, the 3- to 5-year-old children at Presby Preschool were enjoying the new playground equipment made possible by a grant from the K21 Health Foundation.
NAMI Offers New Weekly Support Groups At The Gathering Place
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Indiana announced new weekly support groups at The Gathering Place, 123 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, for individuals with lived experience of a mental illness and their families.
K21 Health Foundation Awards $3.3M In Grants To Kosciusko County Nonprofits
WINONA LAKE – K21 Health Foundation announced grants totaling $3,345,327 to nonprofit organizations whose projects improve the health and wellness of Kosciusko County residents.
Animal Welfare League Of Kosciusko County Joins Bissell Pet Foundation To Offer Reduced Adoption Fees During Spring Empty The Shelters Event
PIERCETON - Bissell Pet Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is prompting a nationwide call for adoption through its Empty the Shelters event, running May 1-15.
NIPSCO And The NiSource Charitable Foundation Announce 2025 Environmental Action Grant Recipients
MERRILLVILLE — Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO) and the NiSource Charitable Foundation announced the winners of its 2025 Environmental Action Grant.
