Jackie Gorski
Lifestyles Editor
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WCHS Science Team Wins 2025 Quiz Bowl
The Warsaw Community High School Science Team won the 2025 Warsaw Education Foundation Quiz Bowl Tuesday at the WCHS TRAC.
Wabash County Crash Claims Life Of Rossville Woman
WABASH COUNTY – A Rossville woman died after a collision with a school bus Monday on U.S. 24 in Wabash County.
‘Mama Mia!’ Coming To WCHS PAC
Warsaw Community High School Theater Department will perform “Mama Mia!” for the first time this week.
Syracuse Woman Charged With Domestic Battery To A Child
A Syracuse woman was arrested after allegedly using a belt on a child causing severe bruising.
Lakeland Art Association Has Grand Opening, Ribbon-Cutting For New Location
Lakeland Art Association celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 119 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.
Two Arrested For Corrupt Business Influence
A Warsaw man accused of not paying for products or scanning cheaper items at a store and the employee accused of helping him were both arrested.
Oakwood Cemetery Looks To Add Columbariums
Oakwood Cemetery is looking at adding more columbariums to the cemetery grounds.
Mentone Council Approves Speed Limit Changes On Ind. 19
MENTONE – Mentone Town Council approved changing speed limits coming into town on Ind. 19 Wednesday.
Community Leaders Talk Infrastructure Projects During Barn & Business Breakfast
WINONA LAKE – The importance of infrastructure and proposed projects in the county was the topic of discussion during the ninth annual Barn and Business Breakfast Tuesday.
About 200 People Participate In BBBS’ Bowl For Kids’ Sake Fundraiser
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser drew about 200 people to the event Saturday.
Rachelle Himes Named Indiana School Nurse Of The Year
LEESBURG - Leesburg Elementary School nurse Rachelle Himes was surprised during a special recognition in the school’s gym Friday to learn she was named the 2025 Indiana School Nurse of the Year.
Former Triton Coach, Teacher Charged With Child Seduction
A former Triton School Corporation teacher and football coach has been arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
Warsaw Man Arrested After Allegedly Inappropriately Touching A Child
A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly touching a child less than 16 years old.
Winona Lake Plan Commission Approves Parking Project At Westminster Hall
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Plan Commission approved a parking project Grace College wants to do in front of Westminster Hall.
WCS Looks To Have 96% Graduation Rate With Class Of 2025
The Warsaw Community High School graduation rate for the class of 2025 is expected to be around the same as the last two years.
Founding Pastor Of WCC To Give Last Sermon Before Retirement Sunday
Warsaw Community Church Founding Pastor Denny Wilson will give his last sermon Sunday before retiring after over 30 years in ministry.
Winona Council Approves Vacation Of Right-Of-Way
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council approved the vacation of a right-of-way adjacent to the southwest corner of Oakwood Avenue and Union Drive Tuesday.
North Webster Man Arrested On Confinement, Battery Charges
A North Webster man was arrested after allegedly forcing another man’s vehicle to stop and then hitting the driver.
GoBabyGo! Program Kicks Off Seventh Year At Edgewood Middle School
The GoBabyGo! program kicked off its seventh year at Edgewood Middle School Thursday and will provide four toddlers with modified Jeeps.
Parked Vehicles In Burket A Topic Of Discussion At Council Meeting
BURKET – Cleaning up properties in town was the main topic of discussion for the Burket Town Council Thursday.
Sixth Elkhart Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing ATVs/UTVs
A sixth Elkhart man was arrested after allegedly being involved in the theft of ATVs and UTVs from a Warsaw dealership in January.
Heartline Obtains New Ultrasound Through Grant From Knights Of Columbus
Heartline Pregnancy Center, 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw, is rolling out a new ultrasound they were able to procure with grant money from the Knights of Columbus.
Triton School Board Learns About Event, Student Project
BOURBON – Superintendent Jeremy Riffle informed the Triton School Board Monday of one event and one student project going on in the school corporation.
Man Facing Money Laundering Charge Also Allegedly Admitted To Drug Activity
The Warsaw man arrested Feb. 4 with drugs and a large amount of money in his vehicle allegedly admitted to doing illicit drug money transactions for a “friend” he believed was a cartel member.
Community Insurance Partners Rolling Out Second Year Of The ‘Women Business Of The Year’ Award
Community Insurance Partners is celebrating women’s achievements this year for International Women’s Day with their second Kosciusko Women Business of the Year Award.
‘Night To Shine’ Draws Crowd To Prom
Friday’s “Night To Shine,” hosted at Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, gave people with special needs a fun event to look forward to.
Valley Announces 2025 Valedictorian And Salutatorian
AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley High School announced its valedictorian for the 2024-25 school year is Mercedes Herrera, and salutatorian is Mackaylie Costello. Mercedes is the daughter of Ignacio Herrera and Mercedes Rios De Herrera, of Akron.
Locals Want To Bring Wreaths Across America To Oakwood Cemetery
Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents was asked Thursday for permission to place any potential sponsored wreaths through Wreaths Across America at the cemetery.
Mentone Council Approves Hiring Of New Deputy Marshal
MENTONE – Mentone Town Council approved hiring Jeremiah Kinsey as the new deputy marshal Wednesday.
Culver Man Arrested For OWI Resulting In Serious Injury To Woman
A Culver man was arrested after allegedly driving under the influence, causing injury to a woman.
Five Elkhart Men Arrested After Allegedly Stealing ATVs/UTVs
Five Elkhart men were arrested after allegedly stealing ATVs and UTVs from a Warsaw dealership Tuesday.
Winona Council Approves For MACOG To Do Engineering, Site Designs For EV Charging Stations
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council approved an agreement with Michiana Area Council of Governments to do preliminary engineering and site designs for electric vehicle charging stations.
Kissling To Fill District 3 Position On Warsaw School Board
Warsaw School Board members voted for Melissa Kissling to fill the vacant District 3 position on the board Monday.
Boundless Co-Creation Studio Hopes To Bring Wellness To Community
Boundless Co-Creation Studio hopes to bring wellness to the community and celebrated its Nov. 1 opening with a ribbon-cutting with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Friday.
Former Coach Charged With Voyeurism
A former Warsaw Community Schools, Lakeland Christian Academy and Grace College coach was recently charged with voyeurism.
Student Accomplishments Recognized During Triton School Board Meeting
BOURBON – Several students were recognized during the Triton School Board meeting Monday, although none were in attendance.
Burket Council Continues Discussion On Cleaning Up Properties
BURKET – Cleaning up properties in town was the main topic of discussion for the Burket Town Council Thursday. Three properties in particular were discussed.
Mentone Council Hears Update On Lead Line Inventory
MENTONE – Only 13 utility lines are considered unknown after a lead line inventory was done last year of the town’s utility service lines.
Roberts Introduced To Warsaw School Board As New Lakeview SRO
The new school resource officer was introduced to the Warsaw School Board Tuesday as Jordan Roberts has replaced Lewis Fuller at Lakeview Middle School.
Pierceton Man Arrested On Dealing Narcotic Drug After Police Respond To Fatal Overdose
A Pierceton man was arrested after allegedly dealing drugs to someone who died.
Wiesehan Voted In As Franklin Township Trustee
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP – Ann Wiesehan was unanimously voted in as the Franklin Township trustee Monday by the Republican caucus at the Mentone Community Emergency Services building.
Winona Lake To Look At Applicants For Town Manager Position
WINONA LAKE – The town of Winona Lake is moving forward in finding a new town manager.
Warsaw Man Arrested After Alleged Shooting
A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly shooting a man Sunday.
Two Arrested After A Child With Neglect Of A Dependent
Two Warsaw residents were arrested after a child was allegedly taken to the hospital with several fractured bones.
Two Edgewood Students Win VFW Essay Contest
Seventh-grade Edgewood Middle School students Maryam Anwar and Liam Everett were announced Thursday as local winners of the Veterans of Foreign Wars writing contest.
Young Entrepreneur Turns Hobby Into Business
Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce celebrated a young entrepreneur turning a hobby into a business with a ribbon-cutting for Dream Big Co. Wednesday.
Scott Is WHA’s Good Housekeeping Grand Prize Winner For 2024
A Grace Village resident was surprised Wednesday by being awarded the 2024 grand prize Good Housekeeping Award winner in Warsaw through the Warsaw Housing Authority.
Warsaw School Board To Fill District 3 Seat Vacancy
Warsaw Community Schools announced Wednesday a vacancy on its school board.
Winona Lake Council Approves Additional Appropriations
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council approved five additional appropriations Tuesday.
