Jackie Gorski
Lifestyles Editor
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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.
Leesburg Man Arrested After An Alleged OWI Injuring Two People
A Leesburg man was arrested after allegedly driving under the influence and injuring two people.
Burket Council Reapproves 2025 Budget
BURKET – Burket Town Council reapproved its 2025 budget Monday.
Leesburg’s Candelaria Sees Continued Growth Over The Years
LEESBURG – While Leesburg residents didn’t get the full Candelaria experience Saturday due to the weather, they were still able to get into the Christmas spirit.
Whitko’s Amy Brown Awarded Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
SOUTH WHITLEY – One Whitko High School senior was surprised Friday morning she was a recipient of a four-year scholarship that will allow her to go to an Indiana college much easier to study agribusiness.
Burket Council To Reapprove 2025 Budget Monday
BURKET – Burket Town Council will have to reapprove its 2025 budget due to some missing items when it was submitted.
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%.
Warsaw School Board Approves Attorney To Move Forward With Board Candidate Eligibility Issue
Warsaw School Board approved for attorney Timothy Shelly, with Warrick and Boyn LLP, to move forward with any further steps needed after a school board candidate’s residential eligibility was questioned last month.
KringleFest Has First Year At Miller Sunset Pavilion
WINONA LAKE – KringleFest combined with K21 Health Foundation’s free skate day Saturday at the Miller Sunset Pavilion to bring the community together
Supplies For Hurricane Helene Victims To Be Taken To North Carolina Before Christmas
Supplies are being collected and will be taken to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene victims ahead of the Christmas holiday.
Salon 574 Does All Things Hair
Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Salon 574, 3127 E. Center St., Warsaw, Friday.
Oakwood Cemetery Board Discusses Possibility Of Renting Out Chapel
The possibility of renting out the chapel at Oakwood Cemetery was discussed during the Board of Regents meeting Thursday.
Mentone Receives $200K K21 Health Foundation Grant; Approves Contract With New Town Attorney
MENTONE – K21 Health Foundation approved the town of Mentone’s application for a $200,000 grant to upgrade Mentzer Memorial Park.
Grace College Holds Ceremonial Groundbreaking For Welcome Center
WINONA LAKE – Grace College and Seminary held a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday for the Ray “Butch” and Sandra Shook Welcome Center, which will be located at Westminster Hall.
Downtown Christmas Market To Start Friday
People will be able to buy from vendors they may not have previously known about through the Downtown Christmas Market.
Ribbon-Cutting Held For The River Coffeehouse’s New Location
The River Coffeehouse celebrated its move across Center Street in Warsaw with a ribbon-cutting Tuesday by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.
Winona Lake Free Methodist Church To Move
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Free Methodist Church will celebrate being in a new location Sunday.
Two Killed In Head-On Accident, One In Critical Condition
Two people died from injuries suffered from a two-vehicle head-on accident on Old U.S. 30 East, west of Brallier Road in Washington Township, Kosciusko County, Thursday.
Nappanee Elementary Holds Grand Opening For New Playground
NAPPANEE – With students surrounding the new playground and chanting “Cut it!”, Nappanee Elementary School held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening of its new playground Monday.
Winona Lake Approves Wastewater, Trash Rate Studies
WINONA LAKE – With two members abstaining, Winona Lake Town Council approved of having London Witte & Co. LLP, Indianapolis, conduct wastewater and trash rate studies for $10,000.
Warsaw Senior Is First Recipient Of Rick And April Sasso Family Scholarship
Warsaw Community High School senior Finn Bailey became the first recipient of the Rick and April Sasso Family Scholarship, awarded by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Thursday during a prep rally.
Eligibility For Newly Elected Warsaw School Board Member Questioned
Questions have been raised about whether a recently elected Warsaw School Board member lives in the district she was voted to represent.
Tree Lighting Kicks Off Holiday Season In The Village At Winona
WINONA LAKE – A crowd gathered next to Letterwood, 802 Park Ave., Winona Lake, Saturday to see the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony put on by The Village at Winona.
Finley & Co Opens Center Street Location
Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Finley & Co., 217 E. Center St., Warsaw, Friday.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony At The Village Set For Saturday
WINONA LAKE – The Village at Winona will hold its Christmas tree lighting ceremony Saturday.
Burket Council Hears About KABS
BURKET – Burket Town Council heard Thursday about what services Kosciusko Area Bus Service could provide to residents.
Edgewood Students Participate In Engineering Event
Sixty-three Edgewood Middle School girls participated in the “Forget Princess, I want to be an Engineer” event Thursday.
Warsaw School Board Hears About Literacy Partnership, Therapy Dogs
Warsaw School Board heard about a partnership with Grace College to help students with their literacy during their meeting Tuesday.
Etna Green Council Discusses Possible Portable Mural
ETNA GREEN – Etna Green Town Council discussed the possibility of installing a portal mural in town Tuesday.
11 Veterans Honored At Threads Of Valor Ceremony
Eleven veterans were honored Tuesday with quilts during the Liberty Sewing Circle’s Threads of Valor presentation.
Triton School Board Approves Superintendent’s Contract
BOURBON – Triton School Board approved Superintendent Jeremy Riffle’s contract Monday.
Veterans Day Observations Set For Monday
Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 11 to for honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Cemetery Prices Increases OK’d By Oakwood Board Of Regents
Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents approved price increases for services at the cemetery effective Jan. 1.
Church Of The Good Shepherd To Celebrate 100th Anniversary With Open House
WINONA LAKE – The Church of the Good Shepherd will celebrate its 100th anniversary Saturday with an open house.
Mentone Council Approves Increase In Trash Pickup Rates
MENTONE – Trash rates will go up for residents as Mentone Town Council approved raising rates Wednesday, effective Jan. 1.
Incumbents In Contested School Board Races Retain Seats
Both incumbents in the two contested area school board races were elected back into office.
Warsaw Man Facing Criminal Reckless Charge After Allegedly Threatening Woman
A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly doing damage to a woman’s vehicle during an argument.
Burket Approves 2025 Budget
BURKET – Burket Town Council approved its 2025 budget Friday. The budget totals $111,400.
Community Celebrates Completion Of Mural At Downtown Warsaw YMCA
Four weeks after a mural at the Downtown Warsaw YMCA was started, its completion was celebrated Friday with a ribbon-cutting with Main Street Warsaw.
Northwest Donates $1K To Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Northwest Bank donated $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Thursday.
Unattended Fire Gets Out Of Control
PIERCETON – There were no injuries after a shed fire late Tuesday night.
Winona Town Council Approves Town Manager Job Description
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council approved the job description for a new town manager and to advertise the position.
Fire Departments Respond To Machinery Shed Fire Sunday
CLAYPOOL – There were no injuries after a machinery shed fire Sunday morning. Burket Fire Department firefighters were called out around 1:15 a.m. Sunday to 8088 S. Beaver Dam Road, Claypool. According to county records, the property is owned by Mark and Sandra Eberly.
Trick-Or-Treat On The Trail Sees Crowd Of Nearly 2,000
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake’s Trick-or-Treat on the Trail drew a large crowd in its third year Saturday.
TVMS Students Participate In Mock 5K
AKRON – Sixth-graders at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School participated in a mock 5K race Friday at Tippecanoe Valley High School.
