Jackie Gorski

Lifestyles Editor

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Investigators Release Details Of Probe That Netted Multiple Charges

Information has been released about what lead to a Warsaw man’s residence being searched and his arrest last week on child pornography and drug charges.

Trick-Or-Treat On Trail Attracts Bigger Crowd In Event’s Second Year

WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake’s Trick-or-Treat on the Trail saw doubling of its participation in its second year Saturday.

FunFest Is ‘Out Of This World’ For Attendees

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s 33rd annual FunFest Friday revolved around kids and giving them a good time.

Four Candidates Seeking 3 Mentone Council Seats

Local town council candidates were asked three questions about running for the position.

Warsaw School Board Hears About DLI, STEM, Early Literacy Programs

Warsaw School Board heard about different programs on Monday, including dual language immersion, STEM and literacy.

Warsaw School Board Approves Teachers Contract, Adopts Budget, Issues GO Bonds

Warsaw School Board approved a teachers contract and the issuance of general obligation bonds, as well as adopted its 2024 budget on Monday.

Burket Has Public Hearing On 2024 Budget Without A Quorum

BURKET – Burket Town Council held a public hearing Saturday for its proposed 2024 budget, but there wasn’t a quorum of the council members.

Last Listing Of Upcoming Halloween Events

There are less than two weeks to go before Halloween, with events starting as early as Wednesday.

Wiesehan Voted In To Franklin Township Board Of Trustees

MENTONE – Ann Wiesehan was unanimously voted in to the Franklin Township Advisory Board Thursday by the Republican caucus at the Mentone Council Chambers.

Mentone To Continue Taking Applications For Town Marshal

MENTONE – Mentone Town Council approved a motion Monday to put out applications again for town marshal until the end of the month.

Two Men Charged For Allegedly Beating Up Inmate

Two men are being charged after allegedly beating up a Kosciusko County Jail inmate.

Number Of Halloween Events Continue To Grow

Several towns and organizations have scheduled Halloween events and trick-or-treating hours.

Burket Town Council Appoints New Member

BURKET – Burket Town Council approved the appointment of a new member Thursday after a vacancy left the third seat open.

Welder Tells Sophomore Girls To Persevere

Female students learned how determination can help make dreams come true at the Nontraditional Employment for Women (NEW) Workshop Thursday.

The Blue Apron Prepares Students For Future Culinary Careers

Students at The Blue Apron aren’t just learning culinary skills for potential careers, they’re learning life skills.

Warsaw Board Hears Update On Teacher Contract With WCEA

Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert updated the Warsaw School Board about a teachers contract between Warsaw Community Schools administration and the Warsaw Community Education Association Tuesday.

Popenfoose Introduced As New WCS SRO

Joel Popenfoose was introduced as the new school resources officer (SRO) for Leesburg, Claypool and Madison elementaries Tuesday at the Warsaw School Board meeting.

Convicted Sex Offender Arrested For Not Registering Address

A convicted sex offender was arrested after allegedly not registering his address as required by the Sex Offender Statute.

Triton School Corporation Adopts 2024 Budget

BOURBON – Triton School Corporation adopted its 2024 budget Monday.

Faith & Blue Brings Law Enforcement & Community Together

WINONA LAKE – The purpose of the first Faith & Blue event in Winona Lake, held at the Miller Sunset Pavilion Saturday, was to build relationships between law enforcement officers and the community.

Towns Begin To Announce Trick-Or-Treat Times

Several towns and organizations have scheduled Halloween events and trick-or-treating hours.

Valley School Board Hears Construction Update

AKRON – Scott Rogers, project manager with Skillman Corp., gave the Tippecanoe Valley School Board an update on the high school construction project Thursday.

Mentone To Move Forward With Park Upgrade Project

MENTONE – Mentone Town Council approved a motion Wednesday to hire Troyer Group if it is recommended by town engineer James Emans. Wednesday, Clerk-Treasurer Amanda Yaprak said the town is moving forward with the parks upgrade project.

Warsaw Man Arrested On Incest Charge

A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with another person he knew he was related to.

Chesterton Man Arrested For OWI After Vehicle Hits Joe’s Kids Building

A Chesterton man was arrested for allegedly driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated after his vehicle hit the Joe’s Kids’ building Saturday.

Adoption Fees For All Dogs At AWL Covered

Posh Puppies Indiana is covering the adoption fees for 49 dogs at the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County.

Rex’s Co-owner Wins Cocktail Creation Contest

Through a competition a couple months ago, owners of Rex’s Rendezvous will be able to use their experience with the contest and its reward to benefit the Warsaw bar.

Church To Host Dog Show To Benefit Plan To Feed The Hungry

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 424 W. Market St., Warsaw, will hold a Community Dog Show Oct. 7 to benefit the church’s food pantry.

Homebrew Fest, Celebrating Us Quenches Thirsts For Another Year

Downtown Warsaw was host to two overlapping events Saturday.

Muncie Woman Arrested After Pursuit Ends In North Webster

A woman was arrested after a pursuit crossing county lines Thursday.

Recovery Cafe Celebrates Grand Opening In Milford

MILFORD – People learned about having another recovery center in Kosciusko during Living in Transition Effectively’s Recovery Cafe grand opening Friday.

Chamber Cuts Ribbon At Indiana Steel Structures

Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Indiana Steel Structures, 2224 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw.

Warsaw School Board Holds Hearing For 2024 Budget

Warsaw School Board held a public hearing for its proposed 2024 budget Monday.

Native American History, Dance Given At Historical Society Open House

People gathered at the Old Jail Museum Friday to hear about the Potawatomi and see members of the Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi Nation dance during Third Friday.

Leesburg Man Arrested After Allegedly Trying To Burn Down Residence

A Leesburg man was arrested after allegedly admitted to trying to burn down a residence.

Cemetery Board Begins Brainstorming For Historical Tour Next Year

A possible historical tour at the cemetery was a topic of discussion at the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents Thursday.

Burket Gets New Street Superintendent, Loses Council Member

BURKET – The town of Burket has a new street superintendent, but is down a council member.

Warsaw Man Arrested After Fentanyl Kills Other Man

A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly selling pills to a man who later died.

Get A ‘Taste Of Kosciusko’ At Third Friday

The Third Friday theme for September this Friday is “Taste of Kosciusko.”

Visitors Commission Approves Additional Appropriation After Finding It Overcommitted

Before any further grants could be handed out Wednesday, the Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission had to approve an additional appropriation.

Warsaw Library Holds Open House For Retiring Director

Ann Zydek, Warsaw Community Public Library director, will retire Friday after 42 years.

Winona Council OKs Agreement With Baker Tilly To Get Books Current

WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council approved an agreement Tuesday with Baker Tilly for financial services to help get the town’s books up to date.

Leesburg Holds Budget Hearing, Discusses Ordinance Fines

LEESBURG – Leesburg Town Council held a hearing Monday for its 2024 budget.

American Huey Co-Founder Speaks At Rotors Over Mentone

MENTONE – American Huey 369, started 19 years ago, is building a 34,000-square-foot museum without grants, loans or state or federal money.

LKH Celebrates Final Beam In Place For Expansion Project

Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital put the last steel beam in place Wednesday for its $30 million expansion project.

Mentone Will Continue With Police Department, Look For New Marshal

MENTONE – Mentone Town Council approved Wednesday to continue the police department and to look for a new town marshal.

Claypool Barn Destroyed By Fire

CLAYPOOL – A Claypool pole barn and its contents were a total loss after a fire Sunday.

Rarick Park Updated With New Equipment

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the revamping of Rarick Park, 413 S. Washington St., Warsaw, Thursday.

Man Injured By Car While Working In Manhole

A Franklin man was transported to the hospital after being hit by a SUV while doing work in a manhole.

Mentone Town Marshal Retiring Effective Oct. 30

MENTONE – Mentone Town Marshal Jim Eads announced Wednesday he is retiring from his position.