Jackie Gorski
Lifestyles Editor
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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.
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.
