Jackie Gorski

Lifestyles Editor

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Planning For Cemetery Walking Tour Underway

Oakwood Cemetery is moving forward with its historical walk planned for this year.

Mentone Town Marshal Updates Council On Wanted Man

MENTONE – A Rochester man wanted by law enforcement has been seen in Mentone, Town Marshal Keaton Schopf told the Town Council Wednesday.

Caucus Chooses Smiley For Milford Council

MILFORD – James Smiley was voted into the Milford Town Council by the Republican caucus at Milford Town Hall Tuesday.

Smiley, Shetler File For Milford Council Vacancy

MILFORD – Two people have filed for the Milford Town Council vacancy. The council position became vacant after Robert Cockburn resigned effective Dec. 31. Candidates for the Republican caucus Wednesday are James Smiley and Joseph Shetler.

Winona Lake Man Faces Multiple Charges In Alleged Rape, Battery

A Winona Lake man was arrested Dec. 20 on rape and sexual battery charges.

Stutzman Elected To Clay Township Trustee Position

CLAYPOOL – Stephanie Stutzman was voted into the Clay Township trustee position by the Republican caucus at the Claypool Lions Building Wednesday.

Caucus To Select Replacement For Clay Twp. Trustee

Two people have filed for Clay Township trustee, a paraprofessional and a consultant.

Crash Claims Life Of Webster Man

A North Webster man died during a single-vehicle accident Thursday night on CR 200N, 1700 feet west of Ind. 13.

Mobile Home Destroyed In Thursday Morning Blaze

PIERCETON – A mobile home is a total loss following a Thursday morning fire.

Convicted Child Molester Facing Additional Charges

The Mentone man arrested last week for possession of child pornography is facing additional charges.

Lassus Donates To Stillwater Hospice

Lassus Handy Dandy, 777 Parker St., Warsaw, presented Stillwater Hospice with a $2,610 donation Tuesday.

Warsaw Woman Taken To Hospital After Three-Vehicle Accident

A Warsaw woman was taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle accident on Husky Trail, Warsaw, Monday.

Warsaw Student Recognized By Indiana Rep. Craig Snow

During Monday’s Warsaw School Board meeting, District 22 state Rep. Craig Snow recognized Warsaw Community Schools student Macie Marshall for her work in promoting healthy eating in schools.

Burket Council Hears Update On Emergency Generators

BURKET – Burket Town Council heard an update Thursday about emergency generators at the Burket Fire Department and the Burket Fireman’s Training Center.

Airport Terminal Sustains Water Damage To Kitchenette

Board of Aviation Commissioners heard an update Tuesday on the terminal at the Warsaw Airport.

Triton Approves Special Education Cooperative MOU

BOURBON – Triton School Board approved a memorandum of understanding for the Plymouth, Argos, Triton Helping Students Special Education Cooperative Monday.

Leesburg Candleria Brings Town Residents Out To Celebrate Christmas

LEESBURG – Approximately 50 people helped with the Candleria, and Leesburg’s Christmas party drew a crowd to the old fire station Saturday.

Lake City Gymnastics Relocated Due To Space Needs

Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Lake City Gymnastics, 610 E. Bell Drive, Warsaw, on Friday.

Board For Walking Tour OK’d By Oakwood Cemetery Regents

Sexton Hal Heagy told the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents Thursday he took it upon himself to make a list for the Walking Tour 2024 board.

Mentone Council Discusses Park Upgrade Options

MENTONE – Mentone Town Council did not come to a decision Wednesday night on a layout for the Mentzer Park upgrade.

Mentone Council Approves Sewer Rate Study

MENTONE – Mentone Town Council approved paying Baker Tilly $10,000 to do a sewer rate study Wednesday.

Leesburg Candleria And Christmas Party Set For Saturday

LEESBURG – Leesburg Candleria and Christmas party will take place Saturday.

1 Injured In 2-Vehicle Collision On U.S. 30

A Larwill woman was injured during a two-vehicle accident Tuesday morning on U.S. 30.

Syracuse Man Arrested On Child Molesting Charges

A Syracuse man was arrested Wednesday on charges of allegedly molesting a child.

Warsaw Man Facing Child Solicitation, Other Charges

A Warsaw man was arrested Friday on child solicitation and sexual battery charges.

Wheels On Fire Presents $34K Checks To Cancer Funds

AKRON – Wheels on Fire – Cancer Crusaders presented checks of $34,000 each to the Fulton County Cancer Fund under the Northern Indiana Community Fund and to the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County, which is dispersed by the K21 Health Foundation, on Sunday.

Additional Charges Filed Against Milford Driver In Wednesday’s Fatal Crash

A Milford man involved in a fatal crash Wednesday is facing additional charges from the accident.

Speaker Tells WCHS Students How He Found Self-Confidence

When Freddie Almazan was 13, he was shot in the head. He was going home, listening to music. The next thing he knew, he was waking up in the hospital.

Huntington Woman Injured After Pickup Hits Pole

A Huntington woman was injured after her vehicle hit a utility pole on North CR 175E in Warsaw Monday.

Hundreds Gather In Winona Lake Saturday For Christmas Tree Lighting

WINONA LAKE – An estimated 600-700 gathered next to Letterwood, 802 Park Ave., Winona Lake, Saturday to see the Christmas tree lighting ceremony put on by The Village at Winona.

Church Provides Meals Through Thanksgiving Baskets Ministry

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church handed out its Thanksgiving baskets Sunday and today through its Thanksgiving Basket Outreach Ministry.

Magical Meadows Receiving Receiving For Matching Grant For Donations

Through Dec. 31, donations of up to $20,000 given to Magical Meadows, 3386 E. CR 525N, Warsaw, will be matched through a donation from an anonymous donor.

Pierceton Man Arrested On Burglary, Sexual Battery Charges

A Pierceton man was arrested for allegedly entering a woman’s residence and attempted to engage in sexual activity.

The Village Tree Lighting Ceremony Set For Saturday

WINONA LAKE – The Village Tree Lighting Ceremony is set for Saturday.

Court Awards $1.75M In Schmucker Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The Elkhart Circuit Court awarded the estate of Edith Jo Schmucker $1,750,000 in the wrongful death lawsuit regarding the crash that killed Schmucker and U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski and two of her staffers.

Ten Veterans Honored At Threads Of Valor

Ten veterans were honored Tuesday with quilts during Threads of Valor.

Warsaw Man Hit By Car While Crossing Ind. 15

A Warsaw man was airlifted to a Fort Wayne hospital Monday night after he allegedly ran into the road and was hit by a vehicle.

Burket Council Hears Concern About Burn Permit

BURKET - Burket Town Council heard a resident’s concern about the town’s one-time burn permit.

Edgewood Engineering Event Sees Increased Interest In 7th Year

Sixty-one Edgewood Middle School girls participated in the seventh “Forget Princess, I want to be an Engineer” event Thursday.

Silver Lake Council Updated On Town ADA Needs

SILVER LAKE – Silver Lake Town Council was informed Wednesday about updating access to the town’s facilities and sidewalks from Sara Huss, DLZ project manager.

Former Judge One Of 25 Honored With Banners On Market Street

Judge Loren Collier, who served in the Vietnam War, is one of the veterans honored on banners along East Market Street for the Warsaw Salutes You Military Banner Recognition Program.

Few Voters Turn Out For Tuesday’s Town Elections

With just a handful of town general elections Tuesday, the turnout was just as small.

Barry Andrew Officially Becomes Winona Lake’s New Council Member

WINONA LAKE – The town of Winona Lake now has a full town council as Barry Andrew won a caucus Monday.

No Injuries Reported In Leesburg Fire

LEESBURG – There were no injuries due to a fire at a Leesburg two-story house Monday.

Oakwood Board Talks About Beautification, Update Ideas

Ways to possibly beautify and update Oakwood Cemetery were discussed during the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents meeting Thursday.

Warsaw Rugby Team Donates $1,000 To Big Brothers Big Sisters

The Warsaw Community High School girls rugby team donated $1,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Thursday.

Mentone Continues Working Toward Mentzer Park Upgrade

MENTONE – Mentone Town Council approved an addendum Wednesday to a contract with the Troyer Group to help design and plan the upgrade to Mentzer Park.

Allen Seeking A Return To Sidney’s Town Council

Town of Sidney council candidates were asked three questions about running for elected office.

‘My Heart Says Go’ Debuts On WCHS Stage This Weekend

Warsaw Community High School Theater Department will perform “My Heart Says Go” for the first time this weekend, starting Friday.

Burket Town Council Adopts Budget Of $114,000 For 2024

BURKET – Burket Town Council adopted its 2024 budget Tuesday.