Jackie Gorski
Lifestyles Editor
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Winona Council Approves Cash Fund For Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, Park Department
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council approved an ordinance to establish a change fund for the park department and clerk-treasurer’s office during a special meeting Friday.
Sexton Updates Board On Work At Oakwood Cemetery
Sexton Hal Heagy updated the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents Thursday on work being done at the cemetery.
Mentone Council Approves Sewer Rate Increase
MENTONE – Mentone Town Council approved a sewer rate increase ordinance Wednesday, which will go into effect immediately.
Winona Lake Works On Future Of Pavilion
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council may be looking at setting up a Miller Sunset Pavilion Committee to oversee operations at the pavilion.
After Six-Year Absence, Silver Lake Days Returns
SILVER LAKE – Silver Lake Days is scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
Grand Marshal A Surprise Until Just Before Parade Begins
SILVER LAKE – Every year, the grand marshal of the Silver Lake Days parade is announced just prior to the beginning of the parade.
Kerlin Receives President’s Award For 4th Consecutive Year, 7th Overall
SILVER LAKE – Of a little over 3,000 Ford Motor Co. franchise dealers in the U.S., only 300 received the President’s Award this year for 2023.
Mentone Alumni Reflect On School During Open House
MENTONE – The Mentone High School Alumni Association celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Mentone High School Class of 1974, the last class to graduate from the high school, with an open house Saturday.
Oakwood Cemetery Memorial Day Service Honors Fallen Heroes
Those who died during military service were honored during a Memorial Day service at Oakwood Cemetery Monday.
One Hurt By Gunfire Thursday In Warsaw
A person was airlifted after a shooting on Rosemont Avenue Thursday.
Milford Food Bank Kicks Off Fundraiser
MILFORD – The Milford Food Bank kicked off its fundraiser for its distribution center Wednesday.
Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony Held At ZB Center Lake Pavilion Thursday
Marine Lance Cpl. David Fribley was recognized Thursday during Zimmer Biomet’s annual Memorial Day wreathlaying ceremony.
Warsaw Woman Injured In Collision With School Bus
A Warsaw woman was injured and transported to the hospital after a collision with a Warsaw Community Schools bus Monday.
Pavilion Management Company Seeks To Terminate Contract With Winona
WINONA LAKE – The town of Winona Lake will be out of a management company to oversee the Miller Sunset Pavilion as of July 31.
Grant May Provide Warsaw Community Schools With AI Tool
If awarded a grant, students and teachers at Warsaw Community Schools will have access to an artifical intelligence tool next year.
Warsaw Community Schools Undergoes Administration Changes
Several staff changes were announced during the Warsaw School Board meeting Monday.
Women Owned Business Market Held Sunday
The first Women Owned Business Market took place Sunday at The Barn 1880, 2076 N. CR 100E, Warsaw.
Edgewood Students Take To The Water With Project-Based Unit
Edgewood Middle School students took to the water Friday with cardboard boats that were part of a schoolwide project-based unit incorporating a book about an Olympic rowing team.
Two Injured After Vehicle Hits Warsaw School Bus On Friday
Two people were injured after the vehicle they were in allegedly hit a Warsaw Community School Corporation bus Friday.
$8K Raised To Help Reduce WCS Student Lunch Debt
An effort to wipe out student lunch debt for those on the free and reduced lunch program at Warsaw Community Schools raised $8,000, which was given to the school corporation Wednesday.
Warsaw School Board Hears About Mental Health Services For Students
With May being Mental Health Awareness month, the Warsaw School Board learned Tuesday about the corporation’s mental health services from therapists Cara Allebach and Stephanie Winey.
11 Veterans Honored At Annual Threads Of Valor Ceremony
Eleven veterans were honored Tuesday with quilts during Threads of Valor. Those honored Tuesday were Adam Aguilar, Dale Campbell, James Gast, Forrest Kantner, Roger King, William “Bud” Long, David Oberg, Kenneth Reed, Steven Shumaker, Roger Studebaker and Kenneth Wolf Jr.
Triton Superintendent Expresses Concerns With 2 State Bills
BOURBON – Two recent Indiana legislative bills drawing attention were brought up during the Triton School Board meeting Monday.
Infinity Salon Moves To Plaza Drive
Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Infinity Salon, 1921 Plaza Drive, Warsaw, Friday.
Burket Council Continues Cleanup Discussions
BURKET – Town cleanup was a topic of discussion for the Burket Town Council Thursday.
Man Airlifted To Hospital After Rescue At Maple Leaf Feed Mill
MILFORD – A man was airlifted to a hospital after fire crews responded to Maple Leaf Feed Mill, 2764 E. CR 1300N, Milford, for a work-related rescue.
LITE Opens Second Location Downtown Warsaw
Living in Transition Effectively (LITE) celebrated its second location at 121 W. Center St., Warsaw, Monday with a ribbon-cutting with the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.
Northern Lakes Gospel Promotion Hopes To Bring In More Gospel Artists
The Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Northern Lakes Gospel Promotion Monday.
Tippecanoe Valley High School Celebrates Students’ Pathways
AKRON – Students who have made a commitment to a pathway after high school were recognized Wednesday at Tippecanoe Valley High School’s third annual Signing Day.
Work Continues On Holes For Flags At Cemetery
Sexton Hal Heagy updated the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents Thursday on some of the projects he and his staff are working on.
Kelly Jo’s Offers Home Furnishings, Home Decor And More
PIERCETON – The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Kelly Jo's, 105 N. First St., Pierceton, on Thursday.
Community Comes Together For Day Of Prayer
WINONA LAKE – Thursday’s National Day of Prayer at the Winona Heritage Room, Winona Lake, focused on praying together.
Mentone Town Council Introduces Sewer Rate Increase Ordinance
MENTONE – An ordinance to raise the town’s sewer rate was introduced at the Mentone Town Council meeting Wednesday.
Annexation Suggestion Brought Before Mentone Town Council
MENTONE – Town improvements and possible annexations were brought to the Mentone Town Council Wednesday.
Warsaw Man Succumbs To Injuries Suffered In Crash
A Warsaw man died several days after being injured in a two-vehicle accident.
Donors ‘Rise Up’ For Magical Meadows
The importance of The Magical Meadows was reiterated during its Rise Up event Saturday.
Surveyor Candidates: Professionalism And Experience Touted
With the Republican primary on May 7, both candidates for county surveyor - James Moyer and Ryan Prince - responded to four questions during Wednesday’s candidate forum.
Coroner Candidates Answer Questions During Forum
With the Republican primary on May 7, both Republican candidates for county coroner - incumbent Tyler Huffer and Tracy Cutler-Wilson - responded to four questions during Wednesday’s candidate forum.
Whitko Students Learn About Dangers Of Drunk Driving
SOUTH WHITLEY – Students at Whitko Jr./Sr. High School viewed and participated in a mock accident through Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Tuesday.
Warsaw School Board Hears About Edgewood Project-Based Learning Unit
Representatives from Edgewood Middle School presented information on the school’s first schoolwide read/project-based learning unit to the Warsaw School Board Monday.
Warsaw Wastewater Celebrates Earth Day
Warsaw Wastewater Utility celebrated Earth Day Monday with an open house.
GoBabyGo! Jeeps Presented To Five Toddlers
Five toddlers received their GoBabyGo! vehicles at Third Friday and showed them off before taking them home.
Leesburg DLI Students Write Second Book
LEESBURG – Fourth-grade students in the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program at Leesburg Elementary celebrated the publication of a book they wrote as a class.
Warsaw Man Charged With Multiple Counts Of Child Molesting
A Warsaw man is facing several child molesting charges.
3 Local Volunteer Fire Depts. Receiving PPE From State
Three local volunteer fire departments are among those receiving new personal protective equipment (PPE).
Kosciusko Chamber Holds Ribbon-Cutting For New Location For Live Well Kosciusko
Live Well Kosciusko celebrated its new location at 515 Provident Drive, Warsaw, Monday with a ribbon-cutting held by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.
Volunteers Make Beds For Children
Over 100 volunteers helped make beds for kids in Kosciusko County Saturday as part of the Kosciusko County chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace’s (SHP) first public build.
Burket Council Continues Town Cleanup Discussion
BURKET – Burket Town Council continued discussions on town cleanup Thursday.
Oakwood Board Told Of Ongoing Water Garden Research
Sexton Hal Heagy told the Oakwood Board of Regents Thursday he had his first meeting about a possible water garden at the cemetery.
