Jackie Gorski
Lifestyles Editor
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Countdown To Halloween Begins
Trick-or-treat hours and Halloween events have be set in several towns in the area. The listing will be reprinted and updated every Saturday through Oct. 26 as more information is received.
An Estimated 400-450 Attend Historical Walk At Oakwood Cemetery
Sexton Hal Heagy told the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents Thursday that there were an estimated 400 to 450 people that attended the A Walk Through Our Past historic walk on Sept. 14.
Fort Wayne Woman Arrested For Neglect Of A Child In North Webster
A Fort Wayne woman was arrested after allegedly leaving a minor unattended in a motel.
Mighty Hands Group Helps Those In Poverty In Haiti
Several women from Dutchtown Brethren Church have made it their mission to help people in poverty areas in Haiti.
Mentone Town Council Holds Budget Hearing, Approves Longevity Pay For Employees
MENTONE – Mentone Town Council held a public hearing for its 2025 budget.
Warsaw Man Killed In ATV Crash
Kosciusko County Officials are currently investigating a fatal all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash on the property of 1345 S. Ferguson Road, Warsaw.
Mural ‘First Brushstrokes’ Event Held At Downtown YMCA Friday
The first brushstrokes of a mural were put on a wall at the Downtown YMCA Friday, which will play tribute to the old Madison Elementary School.
Chamber Has Ribbon-Cutting For Good Vibes Market
Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Good Vibes Market at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Monday.
Celebrating Us, Homebrew Fest Held In Downtown Warsaw Saturday
Downtown Warsaw was host to two overlapping events Saturday. The first event Saturday was One Warsaw’s Celebrating Us from 4 to 8 p.m., which extended from City Hall across Center Street to the county courthouse lawn.
Downtown Candy & Soda Shoppe Celebrates Opening Day With Ribbon-Cutting
Downtown Candy & Soda Shoppe, 112 W. Market St., Warsaw, celebrated its opening day Friday with a ribbon-cutting with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.
CREP Agreement Signed At Zolman Farms In Pierceton
PIERCETON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Indiana Department of Agriculture signed an agreement for the expansion of the Indiana Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) at Zolman Farms, Pierceton, Wednesday.
Winona Lake Council Approves Recommendation Not To Hire Pavilion Director
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council approved not hiring a director for the Miller Sunset Pavilion at this time Tuesday.
Transportation Director Updates Warsaw School Board On Bus Stops
Since the beginning of the school year, there have been 24 stop-arm violations, Warsaw Community Schools Transportation Director said during the Warsaw School Board meeting Monday in his annual bus stop report.
Oakwood Cemetery Tour Brings Local History Alive
People toured Oakwood Cemetery Saturday and learned about some of the people buried there.
Vietnam Pilot Shares Experiences During Rotors Over Mentone
MENTONE – A helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War shared his experience through flight school, the war and afterward during Rotors over Mentone Saturday.
Burket Hears Update On Progress Of Projects Around Town
BURKET – Burket Town Council was updated Thursday on the progress of some projects the town has around town.
Groundbreaking Held For Surf Internet
Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a groundbreaking for Surf Internet Tuesday.
Triton School Board Approves Emergency Preparedness Plan
BOURBON – Triton School Board approved its emergency preparedness plan Monday after answering a parent’s concern about what his part as parent was in the plan.
Warsaw Library Continues Building Feasibility Study
Warsaw Library Director Heather Barron told the Board of Trustees Monday the feasibility study to determine if the library should be renovated or relocated is underway.
Hear The Bible At Limitless Park Beginning Monday
WINONA LAKE – As a demonstration of faith, members of at least 25 churches are reading the Bible aloud at Victory Circle at Limitless Park, Winona Lake, starting Monday.
Silver Lake Man Arrested On Sexual Battery Charge
A Silver Lake man was arrested after allegedly inappropriately touching another person.
Oakwood Cemetery Getting Ready For The Upcoming Fall Season
Work being done at Oakwood Cemetery and the historical walk next week were two of the topics of discussion during the Board of Regents meeting Thursday.
Facade Grant Helps Draw Attention To Male Fashions’ New Location
Male Fashions received a facade grant for more than $4,000 Thursday.
Mentone Council Hears About Possible Housing Project
MENTONE – Mentone Town Council was approached Wednesday about their possible interest in annexing land and putting housing on it.
Warsaw Graduate Completes Mural At LAX
A Warsaw Community High School class of 1969 graduate completed a mural at the Los Angeles International (LAX) airport in March.
Walmart Evacuated Friday Due To Chemical Spill
Walmart, 2501 Walton Blvd., Warsaw, was evacuated Friday afternoon after a chemical spill was found.
Syracuse Man Arrested On Sexual Misconduct With A Minor Charge
A Syracuse man was arrested after allegedly inappropriately touching a minor under the age of 16.
Wawasee Breaks Ground On New Milford Elementary School
MILFORD – Wawasee School Corporation held a groundbreaking at the site of the new Milford Elementary School Tuesday, with construction of the building to start in the next few weeks.
Canal Days Raises Over $1K For Fellowship Missions
WINONA LAKE – Twenty-one cardboard boats participated in the regatta race during Saturday’s Canal Days in Winona Lake.
Utah Man And Horses Stop In Kosciusko County Amid Cross-Country Journey
CLAYPOOL – Jake Harvath and his two mustang horses stopped for the night at a family farm in Kosciusko County Thursday during their cross-country journey for Year of the Mustang.
Feed My Starving Children Set For Oct. 21-24
Warsaw’s seventh Feed My Starving Children event is set for October.
Edgewood Students Make Regatta Boats For Race In Canal Days
Twenty-three seventh- and eighth-grade Edgewood Middle School students split up into seven teams and built cardboard boats to participate in the regatta race during Saturday’s Canal Days in Winona Lake.
Canal Days Set For Saturday
WINONA LAKE - Shop, eat and play at The Village at Winona during Canal Days Saturday.
Winona Lake Sells Land Parcels On Union Drive
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council approved the sale of four parcels of land along Union Drive the town owns on Tuesday.
Women Build Events A Popular Part Of Habitat For Humanity
MENTONE - Thirteen women from Lake City Bank from across Indiana took part in the Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County Women Build in Mentone Tuesday.
WCS Adopts New Cell Phone Policy
During Monday’s meeting, the Warsaw School Board approved an updated cell phone policy.
Military Banner Recognition Program Has Oct. 1 Deadline
The Warsaw Salutes You Military Banners recognition program is accepting applications for the seventh cycle of banners, which will go on display in November for Veterans Day.
Local Third-Graders Were Average On IREAD Assessment
Most local school corporations were at state average or above on the 2023-24 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.
Warsaw Woman Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing Someone During An Argument
A Warsaw woman was arrested after allegedly stabbing someone during an argument.
Warsaw Man Facing Child Molesting Charges
A Warsaw man was arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching a minor under the age of 14.
Alleged Shoplifting Led To Sunday’s Police Pursuit
The Warsaw man who led law enforcement officers on a pursuit Sunday was accused of allegedly stealing about $400 worth of merchandise from an area store before the pursuit.
Several Injured After Six-Vehicle Collision Tuesday
Several people were injured with two taken to the hospital after a six-vehicle collision on Ind. 15S Tuesday.
WCS Moves Forward With Bonds For Building Projects
Warsaw School Board approved to move forward Tuesday with building projects using general obligation bonds.
Triton Superintendent Says School Year Has Started Well
BOURBON – Triton School Board was updated Monday on how the beginning of the 2024-25 school year has gone.
Winona Lake Receives Several Applicants For Pavilion Director Position
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council is moving closer to making a decision on a director for the Miller Sunset Pavilion.
ISP Officer Arrested On OWI Charge
An Indiana State Police officer from Rochester recently was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated.
La Feria Guadalupana Draws Crowd Saturday
Our Lady of Guadalupe’s La Feria Guadalupana drew a large crowd Saturday to participate in its festivities.
Burket Council Discusses Work Done Around Town
BURKET – Burket Town Council discussed at its meeting Thursday some work done around town recently.
Syracuse Man Arrested For Child Pornography
A Syracuse man was arrested after child pornography allegedly was found on his phone after it was seized.
