Category Archives: Breaking News
Wawasee School Board Updated On School Opening Preparations
With only two days before the start of the 2020-21 school year, much of the shorter than normal monthly meeting of the Wawasee School Board involved preparations for the start of school. The meeting was held Tuesday evening, Aug. 11, in the Warrior Room of Wawasee High School in Syracuse.
Read MoreUPDATE: Winona Lake Man Dies After Monday Evening Vehicle Accident
A Winona Lake man died from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident that occurred just south of Silver Lake on Monday, Aug. 10.
Read MoreWeather Service Confirms E1 Tornado In North Webster Area
The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a public information statement regarding a tornado that touched down in the North Webster area the evening of Aug. 10.
Read MoreSen. Todd Young Visits Nappanee
United States Senator Todd Young spend part of his Tuesday visiting northern Indiana, including a stop for lunch and a brief press conference in Nappanee.
Read MoreKosciusko BZA OKs Variance For Cabins On Kuhn Lake
By Maggie Kenworthy InkFreeNews WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance request for cabins on Kuhn Lake, currently known as Muskie Hollow Resort, during the meeting held Tuesday,, Aug. 11. The request was for a variance which would permit allowing a tract to … Read More
Nine Injured In Fulton County Crash
One person suffered possible serious injuries and eight others suffered minor injuries as a result of a two-vehicle crash on US 31 and SR 110, Rochester, at 6:06 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10.
Read MoreNorth Webster Chamber Discusses Member Packets, Shout Outs
Member packets and shout outs were two hot items on the agenda at the August North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Read MoreCar, Semi Accident On SR 15 Monday Night
Staff Report SILVER LAKE — Shortly after 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, a two-vehicle accident occurred on SR 15, just south of Silver Lake. The accident involved a car and a semi. One person was taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries, according to Silver Lake Fire Chief … Read More
Mentone Home Damaged By Fire
Sporadic Power Outages Linger From Monday Night Storm
A large number of power outages are affecting the area after the line of severe thunderstorms last night, according to NIPSCO and the KREMC.
Read MoreWolkins Offers Advice, Links Ahead Of School Year
News Release WARSAW – State Rep. Dave Wolkins issued a statement recently with numerous links to help parents and students prepare for the new school year. Whether returning to school for in-person instruction or participating in remote- or e-learning, the Indiana Department of Education offers online resources to … Read More
Leesburg Moves Forward With Walkways, Bikeways Project
Leesburg is moving forward with a walkways and bikeways project initiated by a pledge from the K21 Foundation.
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Hunnicutt Addition In Syracuse Hit By Evening Storm
The Hunnicutt Addition in Syracuse, that includes Lynwood, Van Hemert, Hunnicutt and Harkless drives, appears to have been the heaviest hit with the Monday evening storm that swept through the area and resulted in tornado sirens activated in numerous communities. No confirmed tornadoes were reported however cloud rotation was reported by the National Weather Service in the Nappanee and New Paris areas.
Read MoreSevere Storm On Its Way; NWS Predicts Times Of Impact
Staff Report WARSAW – A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Kosciusko County and surrunding areas until about 7:30 p.m. The storm is expected to bring dangerously storng winds upward of 80 mph. At 6:23 p.m. severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Dowagiac … Read More