Whitko Superintendent Seeks To Clarify School Board Ballot

PIERCETON - For voters in the Whitko Community School Corp., electing school board members on May 6 may not be as simple as 1-2-3.

Tips Lead To Drug Arrest

Several tips through the "Enough" campaign led to the arrest Tuesday of a Warsaw man. Michael Otto Hale, 27, of 1120 E.Winona Ave., is being held in Kosciusko County Jail on charges of dealing in cocaine (more than 3 grams) and dealing in cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school, both Class A felonies, and dealing in a lookalike substance, a Class D felony.A charge of being a habitual felony offender is being pursued through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office.Hale is being held in KCJ in lieu of $100,000 bond.He was arrested Tuesday afternoon at his residence. According to undercover police officers with the Kosciusko County Special Operations Team, several tips were received through the "Enough" program about Hale allegedly being involved in drug dealing.The investigation has been ongoing since July.

Two Held In Milford Meth Bust

MILFORD -ÊTwo men were arrested early this morning for allegedly running an illegal methamphetamine lab on CR 1050N just west of CR 200N near Milford. Timothy Alan Shear, 44, of 1181 N.Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, and Brandon Michael Eggeson, 27, of Howe, were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail shortly before 5 a.m.today on charges of having an illegal drug lab and criminal trespass.Both are being held on bonds of $5,000. Both men reportedly have a history of involvement with meth, and both have been arrested for possession of precursors to making methamphetamine in the past. Around 2:30 a.m.today, officers from the Indiana State Police and the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department saw a Ford Ranger pull up to a barn at an old farm on CR 1050N.People entered the barn carrying items believed to be used for manufacturing methamphetamine.

Elkhart Civic Theatre Presents 'Leading Ladies'

BRISTOL - Think Dustin Hoffman in "Tootsie".

Supreme Court

Editor, Times-Union:I found it disturbing to listen to the news media discussing President Obama's supposed criteria for selecting the next nominee for the Supreme Court.

Most County Department Budgets Unchanged

For most departments in Kosciusko County government, the only thing different about their budgets for 2013 is the date.

Wawasee Blanks Whitko

SYRACUSE – Winning four matches in straight sets, and one by forfeit, Wawasee blanked visiting Whitko 5-0 in a non-conference boys tennis match Tuesday. Dylan Staley needed just 13 games, one over the minimum, to beat Bailey Platt at No. 1 singles. Nate Haines beat Cory Hersha 6-4, 6-2 at No. 2 singles.

Bachelor Higgins, Fiancé To Host Own Reality Show

Apparently, Warsaw graduate Ben Higgins isn’t done with fame and reality television.

Secession Part III

Editor, Times-Union:The following is the third part of my letter on the subject of secession.

Shriver Named Lilly Endowment Community Scholar

AKRON - A Tippecanoe Valley High School student has been named the recipient of a full, four-year scholarship as the Fulton County Community Foundation 2011 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.

Tigers, Bruins Play To Scoreless Draw

The official season opener was last week, but in a way, Warsaw’s varsity boys soccer team started over Tuesday evening.

AIDS Task Force Transitions Into Positive Resource Center

FORT WAYNE – As part of its strategic rebranding and public awareness plan, the AIDS Task Force has been exploring and researching the idea and appropriateness of an agency name change this past year.

One of Three Suspects Charged in August Rape

An Illinois man was arrested Thursday after allegedly raping a woman in the parking lot of a Warsaw hotel in August.

Timothy 'Scott' Brattain

OSGOOD – Timothy “Scott” Brattain, 41, loving superhero to many, died peacefully July 30th at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, N.C. after complications from a liver transplant, his ultimate kryptonite.

Kubacki On Marriage

Editor, Times-Union:The Indiana Family Institute and the American Family Association of Indiana focus on educating the public on issues of faith, family and freedom.

Tippecanoe Valley To Host QPR Training Sessions, Open To The Public

AKRON – During the past school year the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation and the community it serves were forever impacted by the suicide deaths of a student, his father and a staff member. Two students and a second staff member also passed away during the school year.

Officer Gunned Down in Indianapolis was Nappanee Man

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A man gunned down an Indianapolis police officer early Friday after the officer forced his way into an apartment where a woman was screaming for help, authorities said.

Jack Devon Boyer

Adding To The List

Merit Board Adds New Members, Reorganizes For 2023