NAPPANEE — One of the largely unsung benefactors in the Nappanee community is the Open Door food pantry, located in the former train depot at 292 S. Main St. The ministry started in the basement of Nappanee United Methodist Church in 1972 and moved to its present location … Read More
WINONA LAKE — Dr. Kris Farwell, mathematics program director at Grace College, was elected the Indiana Chair of Mathematical Association of America, the world’s largest community of mathematicians, students and enthusiasts. Farwell will serve as chair for a three-year term. Farwell received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Rensselaer … Read More
LARWILL — The Whitko School Board heard a presentation on Little Free Libraries during its meeting on Monday, July 15. Hilary Stouder, a librarian at both Pierceton and South Whitley Elementary Schools; and MaryHelen Gensch, Title I reading interventionist for Pierceton Elementary School, held the presentation. On July … Read More
WARSAW — A runner participating in part of the cross-country MS Run the US is expected to pass through Kosciusko County Wednesday as she promotes a better understanding of Multiple Sclerosis. Courtney Kruse, 38, of Byram Township, New Jersey, is running a 150-mile segment in six days from … Read More
WARSAW — The Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts has announced details or auditions for young people that will lead to castings for two productions. The first show is a Halloween-themed production that is yet to be determined. The other is the family musical, Annie. Casting is for … Read More
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WARSAW — Customers who use Indiana American Water are seeing their monthly bill rise twice in the next year. The overall 7.9 increase is coming in two steps, including one that kicked in July, according to information provided by the utility. The announcement came in a presentation to … Read More
MENTONE — The Tippecanoe Valley School Board approved multiple new hires for the corporation and accepted a grant from REMC during the meeting held tonight, July 15. Tippecanoe Valley High School Principal Brandon Kresca introduced three of the schools newest hires. Andrew Childress was hired as a physical … Read More
GOSHEN — A statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a three-year-old girl from Elkhart County, according to the Indiana State Police. Goshen Police are investigating the disappearance of Avelina Seleni Juraz Duran, a Hispanic girl who is 3 feet tall and weighs 45 pounds. She has brown … Read More
WARSAW — More rumblings related to the recent incident involving Kosciusko Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase are taking place. A protest is being planned for 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, on the courthouse lawn, prior to the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting when they are expected to review circumstances involving an … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — A Claypool man was arrested after allegedly battering a woman. Dyrell Aaron Kreis, 39, 3211 W. CR 700S, Claypool, is being charged with domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; and domestic battery with a prior conviction, a level 6 felony. On June 27, an officer with … Read More
PIERCETON — A woman was taken to the hospital after a rear-end collision on Friday, July 12. At approximately 5:29 p.m. Friday, July 12, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle accident on South SR 13, south of East Old Road 30, Pierceton. Todd … Read More
WARSAW — The driver of a pickup truck told Warsaw police he wasn’t paying attention when he drove his vehicle into an intersection, disregarding a stop sign, and struck a moped, whose rider was hospitalized. Ricky D. Daniels, 59, North Old Road 15, Warsaw, suffered multiple cuts to … Read More
SILVER LAKE — Some northern Indiana youth are set to learn environmental awareness and skills this week thanks to the C.O. Mollenhour Conservation Camp, which began activities Sunday, July 14, on McClures Lake near Silver Lake. Indiana conservation officers, along with a council of dedicated volunteers, will help … Read More
FORT WAYNE — Questa Education Foundation has announced its 2019 spring graduating class. This graduating class includes 70 students from Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties. These Questa Scholars have received their associate’s or bachelor’s degrees in various fields, and several are already employed in … Read More
NAPPANEE — A chance to learn how to play Mah Jongg is available at the Nappanee Public Library through August. The Library will host a weekly game through August. The group meets to play on Tuesdays at the Library from 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. No experience is required … Read More
