Jackie Gorski
Lifestyles Editor
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Michigan Man Arrested On Child Molestation Charges
A Michigan man was arrested after allegedly molesting a child between the ages of 8 to 12.
Warsaw Man Arrested On Residential Entry And Battery Charges
A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly entering a home without permission and inappropriately touching someone else.
Bremen Man Arrested On Sexual Misconduct With A Minor Charges
A Bremen man was arrested after allegedly having inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor.
LCA Holds Groundbreaking For ELA Through Third-Grade Building
WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy had its groundbreaking Saturday for its Early Learning Academy (ELA) through third-grade building at its Winona Lake campus.
WCHS Has Pre-Prom Arrive Alive Mock Accident
Warsaw Community High School held its first Pre-Prom Arrive Alive mock accident Friday ahead of Saturday’s prom.
Protesters Rally In Warsaw Against Trump Policies For Third Time In A Month
For the third time in about a month, protesters lined outside the old county courthouse Thursday as part of the May Day protests going on nationwide.
Community Comes Together For Day Of Prayer
WINONA LAKE – Thursday’s National Day of Prayer at the Rodeheaver Auditorium, Winona Lake, focused on praying together.
Date For Plea Hearing For Semi Driver Involved In 2022 Bus Crash Changed
The plea hearing date was changed for the driver of a semi tractor-trailer that hit a school bus transporting the St. Ignatius College Prep hockey team from Illinois on U.S. 30, near East Center Street, in Warsaw.
The River Coffeehouse Opens Third Location
WINONA LAKE – The River Coffeehouse celebrated the opening of its third location at 1000 Park Ave., Winona Lake, Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.
AWL To Hold ‘Empty The Shelters’ Event Starting Thursday
PIERCETON – Starting Thursday and going through May 15, the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is reducing the adoption fees for adult dogs and cats and kittens sponsored through the Bissell Pet Foundation’s spring Empty the Shelters event.
Syracuse Man Arrested After Allegedly Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer
A Syracuse man was arrested after allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Hoffert Talks About Possible Effects Of SB 1 On WCS
Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert told the Warsaw School Board Monday about the financial impacts of Senate Bill 1 for Warsaw Community Schools.
Mentone Town Council Opens Bids To Replace Town Water Meters
MENTONE – Mentone Town Council opened three bids Thursday to replace water meters in town.
Winona Lake Still Looking For New Town Manager
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake will continue its search for a new town manager.
Warsaw Wastewater Utility Celebrates Earth Day
Warsaw Wastewater Utility celebrated Earth Day Tuesday with an open house.
‘Beetlejuice, The Musical Jr.’ Coming To WCHS PAC This Weekend
“Beetlejuice, the Musical Jr.” will be performed by the Warsaw Community High School Select Theatre this weekend at the WCHS Performing Arts Center.
Abundant Life Assembly Of God To Celebrate 50th Anniversary Sunday
Abundant Life Assembly of God, 1502 Fisher Ave., Warsaw, will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sunday.
Kosciusko Chamber Holds Ribbon-Cutting For Lake City Photo Booths
Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lake City Photo Booths Thursday.
Warsaw School Board Recognizes Welding, Machining, Cosmetology Programs
Several Warsaw Area Career Center programs were highlighted during the Warsaw School Board meeting Tuesday as they recently participated in competitions.
Paddle Auction On Saturday To Help With Funeral Expenses Of Local Woman
NORTH WEBSTER – Divas Dreams Events will hold a paddle auction to help pay for funeral expenses for a local woman.
Triton Schools Assessing Damage To Campus From EF-1 Tornado
BOURBON – Damage to the Triton School Corporation campus due to April 2’s EF-1 tornado that hit the town could be in the range of $250,000.
Burket Council Discusses Next Newsletter
BURKET – Burket Town Council discussed what to put in the next town newsletter Thursday.
Heartline Pregnancy Center Celebrating 40th Anniversary
Heartline Pregnancy Center, 1515 Provident Drive, Ste. 180, Warsaw, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Warsaw Is Among Over 1,000 Nationwide Hands Off! Protest Sites
Warsaw was one of over 1,000 nationwide Hands Off! protest sites Saturday.
Kosciusko County Republican Women’s Club Donates To Big Brothers Big Sisters
Kosciusko County Republican Women’s Club donated $2,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Friday.
Wreaths Across America Coming To Oakwood Cemetery
Oakwood Cemetery will allow Wreaths Across American to place any potential sponsored wreaths in the cemetery.
Mentone Council Rejects All Bids To Replace Town Water Meters
MENTONE – On attorney Austin Rovenstine’s recommendation, the Mentone Town Council rejected all bids to replace water meters in town Wednesday.
Former Winona Lake Resident Appears On ‘Jeopardy!’
A former Winona Lake and current Kansas City, Mo., resident is appearing on “Jeopardy!” this week.
GoBabyGo! Jeeps Presented To Four Toddlers At Warsaw School Board Meeting
Four area toddlers received their GoBabyGo! vehicles and showed them off before taking them home during the Warsaw School Board meeting Monday.
Nissley, Heckaman Win Dancing With The Stars For Charity
Performing to a full house, Karris Nissley and Griffin Heckaman won Saturday’s Dancing with the Stars for Charity at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center.
Mentone UMC To Hold ‘Chosen’ 2025 May 3
MENTONE – Mentone United Methodist Church will host a day of fellowship and worship for women May 3.
Kosciusko Chamber Of Commerce Holds Ribbon-Cutting For 3:16 Community Theatre
ETNA GREEN – 3:16 Community Theatre celebrated its upcoming Easter production with a ribbon-cutting with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Tuesday.
Warsaw School Board Updated On DLI Program At High School
Tracy Horrell, assistant superintendent of secondary education, told the Warsaw School Board Tuesday that in less than a year, there will students at Warsaw Community High School in the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program.
ManufacturED Launches As Part Of Whitley County CTE Cooperative
LARWILL – The launch of ManufacturED, a new initiative aimed at bridging the gap between high school education and real-world industry practices, was announced Monday at Whitko Career Academy.
Ivy Tech Rededicates Warsaw Site As Ivy Tech Kosciusko County
Ivy Tech celebrated the Warsaw site’s renaming to Ivy Tech Kosciusko County with a rededication ceremony at Miller Hall Wednesday.
Winona Council Approves Dog Policy, Farmers Market Manager Agreement For Miller Sunset Pavilion
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council approved several items regarding the Miller Sunset Pavilion Monday.
Triton School Board Gets Update On Work Done In Buildings
BOURBON – Superintendent Jeremy Riffle on Friday updated the Triton School Board on some renovations to school buildings during the past few months.
Grossnickle Pavilion At Limitless Park Celebrated With Ribbon-Cutting
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Park Department and Board celebrated the completion of the Grossnickle Pavilion at Limitless Park Friday with a ribbon-cutting.
Burket Council Determines Townwide Garage Sale Dates
BURKET – Burket Town Council approved when the townwide garage sale will be this year during Thursday’s meeting.
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.
