LOCAL NEWS

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.

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.

Heather Haberstich

Heather Haberstich, 32, Benton, died Nov. 30, 2024. She was born July 3, 1992, to Louis Davis and Leslie Vanover in Glasgo, Ky. She married Camron Haberstich on Sept. 2, 2023.

Wagon Wheel Jr. Announces Auditions For ‘Haphazardly Ever After’

Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts invites students in grades 2–12 to audition for its upcoming Wagon Wheel Jr. winter production, “Haphazardly Ever After.”

KREMC Accepting Applications For Camp Kilowatt & Youth Tour To D.C.

Kosciusko REMC is accepting applications for students to attend the annual Camp Kilowatt and Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Camp Kilowatt will be held June 4-7, 2025, at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Ind. The Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., will take place June 15-22, 2025.

South Whitley Approves Computer Upgrades

SOUTH WHITLEY – At Tuesday night's meeting, the South Whitley Town Council approved a $6,591.07 quote for server and computer tower upgrades at the clerk's office.

Snow, Rigdon Receive Plaques For Service At Aviation Board Meeting

Two men received plaques Tuesday at the Warsaw Board of Aviation Commissioners.

Contractor Causes Delay In Airport Power Line Lowering Project

There’s been a slight setback in the runway 27 obstruction mitigation project - also known as the power line lowering project - at the Warsaw Municipal Airport due to a contractor.

Edgewood Leading Warsaw Schools In Helping Families With Food Insecurity Over The Holidays

The logistics of feeding over 350 food insecure families within the Warsaw Community School Corporation over the holidays is a daunting task, but one Edgewood Middle School and the school district have taken on.

Etna Green Town Council Hears Sewer, Water Increase Proposal

ETNA GREEN – A Baker Tilly representative recommended to the Etna Green Town Council Tuesday that they increase water rates by just under 50% and the sewer rates by about 10%.

Miller Foundation Creates The Village At Winona Foundation

WINONA LAKE - The Village at Winona announced that The Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Miller Foundation (the “Miller Foundation”) has created The Village at Winona Foundation (the “Village Foundation”), a nonprofit corporation.

County Health Board Approves 3 Health First Kosciusko Initiatives

Kosciusko County Board of Health approved three initiatives on Tuesday.