Jackie Gorski
Lifestyles Editor
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The Healing Road Offers Addiction Counseling
Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting Wednesday for The Healing Road, 819 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw.
Warsaw Man Arrested For Child Exploitation
A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly having child pornography on his phone.
BBBS Fundraiser Information Presented At Match Event For Bigs, Littles
Warsaw children enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters were treated to an evening of free bowling and pizza Tuesday thanks to a bowling party funded by First Merchants Bank.
Warsaw School Board Gets Security Update
Warsaw School Board was updated Monday on what the school corporation is working on in regards to school safety for the second semester of the year.
WPD To Apply For Grant For Stress Training
One hundred thirty-seven police officers committed suicide last year. Police officers are more prone to committing suicide than dying on the job, according to Warsaw Police Department Capt. Joel T. Beam at the Board of Public Works and Safety Friday.
Burket’s 2024 Budget Reduced Due To Illegal Public Hearing
BURKET – The town of Burket will not get all of the 2024 budget it asked for as the town had an illegal meeting when it came to the public hearing for the budget.
Forte Residential Receives $5,000 Grant For Facade
Forte Residential and Home Health Care Services, 120 S. Lake St., Warsaw, was awarded a $5,000 Main Street Warsaw facade grant Wednesday.
Warsaw Schools Food Service Dept. Participates In Fresh Food Programs
Warsaw Community Schools is seeing an increase in students participating in free or reduced lunches.
Triton School Board Learns Of H.S. Incident
BOURBON – Triton School Corporation Superintendent Jeremy Riffle updated the school board about an incident that resulted in a soft lockdown at the high school Monday.
90-Year-Old School Cook Has No Plans To Stop Working
LEESBURG – At 90 years old, Monva Jean Lursen has no plans to stop working as a Leesburg Elementary School cook.
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.
