SYRACUSE — The forecast for the fifth annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Falltastic Trail Walk appears to be perfect for a walk through the trails on the WACF educational property. The temperatures will be in the mid to high 60s. The annual trail walk will be held from … Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags across the state to be flown at half-staff for Indiana State Trooper Peter “Bo” Stephan. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on the day of his funeral, Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, said a news … Read More
MUNCIE — MutualBank President/COO Patrick Botts passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 12. Pat leaves behind a wife, Jane, daughter Erica (Jason) Bucholtz, and sons Ben (Jordan) Botts, and Adam (fiancé Taylor) Botts. MutualBank has offices in Warsaw, North Webster and Syracuse A memorial service in Pat’s honor will be … Read More
SYRACUSE — Jerry L. Wright, 64, North Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, was transported to an area hospital for pain in his entire body, following a crash on North Indiana Avenue, south of East Wood Street, Syracuse. The crash was at 10:37 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14. Wright, who … Read More
NORTH WEBSTER — Patona Bay Marina and Resort was chosen by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Board of Directors as the September 2019 Member of the Month. It is an authorized Evinrude dealership and a multigenerational family owned local business in the Leesburg area since the 1920s. Brothers George … Read More
GOSHEN — Interra Credit Union is holding its annual Fall Food Drive, beginning Thursday and continuing through Oct. 31. Donations of food, personal care items and monetary gifts will be collected and distributed throughout the five-county area served by the credit union’s 15 offices, reports Karen Steffensen, vice … Read More
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Tigers Pride Marching Band had an eventful weekend. On Friday, Oct. 11, middle school musicians were invited to a music clinic after school. They joined in to learn the excitement of what the high school marching program offers; camaraderie, excitement and performing for crowds. Later … Read More
PIERCETON —Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Taco Did you know that taco cat is taco cat spelled backward? Those types of words are called palindromes. Taco the cat doesn’t seem to care about such … Read More
NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester University Monster Mash will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. Open to children and families, the event gives attendees the opportunity to engage in fun activities on the North Manchester campus, said a news release from Manchester University. It … Read More
WARSAW — A Mentone woman was recently arrested and accused of child molestation. Jasmine Davis, 18, 204 North Franklin Street, Mentone, was charged with child molestation, a level 3 felony. On Oct. 9, Child Protective Services notified Warsaw Police after they received information that Davis had had intercourse … Read More
WARSAW — Longtime Kosciusko County Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase has resigned. County Administrator Marsha McSherry confirmed on Tuesday that Friday, Oct. 11, was Clase’s last day in that role. Clase served as the animal control officer for about 30 years and during that time was the subject … Read More
WARSAW — Police responded to a two-car accident that resulted in an apparent injury on Highlander Drive, north of CR 200S early Wednesday morning, Oct. 16. The accident happened at about 6:30 a.m., and left one of the two vehicles on its side. An InkFreeNews reader was on … Read More
WARSAW — Main on Main Improv Troupe will return for another comedy show at Wire and Steam Coffee Company in Warsaw on Thursday, October 24. Main on Main performs improvised comedy, meaning all their scenes and games are made up on the spot in front of the audience. … Read More
ATWOOD — Kosciusko County’s longest-serving sheriff was remembered Tuesday for his calm demeanor, his ability to connect with people and a desire to solve problems. Cassius Alan Rovenstine, whose last name has been synonymous with county law enforcement and Republican politics for decades, died on Oct. 10. He … Read More
Syracuse — Heidi Blake, program director for the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition came before the Syracuse Town Council to ask about a Tobacco Free Air ordinance during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 15. As part of her presentation, she showed the council two zip lock … Read More
WARSAW — K21 Heath Foundation President and CEO Rich Haddad attended the Warsaw Parks and Recreation board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 15, to discuss potential plans for an ice rink. In September, K21 Health Foundation’s announced plans to pledge $1 million toward the construction of an ice skating facility. … Read More
