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Ivy Tech Warsaw To Host December Express Enrollment Days For Spring Registration

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 16, 2018 @ 3:51 PM

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College is hosting two express enrollment days in December to get students ready for the spring semester, which begins Jan. 14. At express enrollment events, prospective students can complete all the steps they need to start classes. Enrollment experts will be on-hand to … Read More

Warsaw Board Of Works Swears In Newest Firefighter

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 16, 2018 @ 2:50 PM

WARSAW — Joel Updike was sworn in as Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory’s newest firefighter during the Warsaw Board of Works meeting held this morning, Nov. 16. Updike has completed his one-year probationary period as of this week. He is now a full-time firefighter with the department. The room was … Read More

Atwood Fire Department Receives Grant From Pioneer Hi-Breds

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ATWOOD — Atwood Fire Department is pleased to announce that Pioneer Hi-Bred International donated $3,600 toward the purchase of a grain rescue tube as part of the Pioneer sponsorship program. “As a rural, volunteer fire department, we are surrounded by farms small and large,” said Chris Koldyke, Atwood … Read More

Kosciusko Community YMCA Launches Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 16, 2018 @ 12:02 PM

WARSAW — Are you one of the 80 million adults across our country dealing with high blood pressure? Less than half of that number are able to keep their blood pressure under control, despite having access to quality health care and medication, increasing the risk of heart attack … Read More

Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals Approves Variances

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 16, 2018 @ 11:29 AM

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals approved several variances at its meeting Thursday, Nov. 15. Randal and Jo Ellen Baskerville’s variance was approved. They want to allow a variance to separate two platted lots and allow a new home to be constructed on each lot at 20 feet … Read More

UPDATE: Firefighters Called To Garage Fire

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 16, 2018 @ 9:41 AM

MILFORD — Milford Fire Department has ruled the fire at the garage of Nathan D. Hochstetler, 10139 N. 425W, Milford, to be accidental. The fire started in the area where old batteries were kept in a bucket. The fire call was received at 7:25 a.m. with firefighters clearing … Read More

Postal Service Asks Customers To Please Clear Snow And Ice

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 15, 2018 @ 1:38 PM

INDIANAPOLIS — Freezing temperatures, snow and ice signal the start of the winter season throughout Indiana. The U.S. Postal Service is asking customers to please help letter carriers deliver mail safely by clearing snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs and mailboxes.   “Snow and ice make delivery dangerous and … Read More

Minser To Speak At Parkview Warsaw Center For Healthy Living

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 15, 2018 @ 4:03 PM

WARSAW — Did you know that inflammation is the body’s natural defense against outward things like stress, poor diet, lifestyle, infection or toxins? Inflammation also helps the body protect and heal itself. However, as nature would have it, too much of a good thing can oftentimes lead to … Read More

Winter Weather Advisory Extended To 4 p.m.

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 15, 2018 @ 11:24 AM

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has declared a winter weather advisory for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. The advisory has been extended until 4 p.m. today, Nov. 15. Expect snow, possibly mixed with sleet at times. Total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Plan on slippery … Read More

Kosciusko County Fire Association To Host Toys For Tots

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 15, 2018 @ 9:46 AM

WARSAW — On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Kosciusko County Fire Association is hosting a Toys for Tots drive. At 8 a.m., department participants will meet at JB Furniture, located at 2101 E. Center St., Warsaw. Refreshments will be provided by 1-800-BOARDUP. At 9 a.m., with an escort from … Read More

Park Board Expresses Appreciation For Community Contributions

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 15, 2018 @ 2:10 PM

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board and Parks Superintendent Chad Jonsson thanked David and Kathleen Johnston for David’s contribution and role he played in adding the new sign in front of the community center. The parks department received quite a few compliments about how nice it looks and stands out, … Read More

Alyssa Shepherd Appears In Court, Alivia’s Father Speaks Out

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 15, 2018 @ 10:08 AM

FULTON COUNTY — Alyssa L. Shepherd, 24, Rochester, appeared in Fulton County Superior Court today, Nov. 15, for her initial hearing. Her charges stem from the fatal accident that killed Xzavier and Mason Ingle and their sister, Alivia Stahl, and seriously injured Maverik Lowe on Oct. 30. During the … Read More

Organizers Of Anti-Hunger Program Announce Final Event Results

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 14, 2018 @ 2:58 PM

WINONA LAKE — Organizers of the recent Feed My Starving Children Warsaw MobilePack event in Winona Lake have announced the results of the four-day event in October designed to help battle world hunger. This year, 5,476 community volunteers packed a total of 1,135,296 meals, exceeding their goal of … Read More

Kosciusko County Under Winter Weather Advisory Until Noon

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 15, 2018 @ 6:43 AM

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has declared a winter weather advisory for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. The advisory is in effect until noon today, Nov. 15. Expect snow, possibly mixed with sleet at times. Total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. Plan on slippery road … Read More

School Accountability Grades Released By IDOE

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 14, 2018 @ 1:28 PM

SYRACUSE — School accountability letter grades for the 2017-18 school year were released by the Indiana Department of Education Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 14. This year, since there are differences in the federal and state accountability equations and standards, IDOE also released federal accountability grades for the 2017-18 school … Read More

Suzie Light Honored With Sagamore Of The Wabash During KCCF Annual Celebration

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KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko County Community Foundation CEO Suzie Light was honored with Indiana’s highest distinction, the Sagamore of the Wabash, during the KCCF annual celebration held today, Nov. 14. The award was presented by Indiana Senator Ryan Mishler on behalf of Governor Eric Holcomb. This year marked Light’s 25th … Read More

Take Action Granted Approval To Advertise Services

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 14, 2018 @ 2:55 PM

WARSAW — The Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals held a special session on Tuesday, Nov. 13,  to address the revision of a special exception granted in 2011. The petitioner, Jonathan Brown of Take Action LLC, requested a revision to the conditions required by a special exception variance granted … Read More

Beating the Winter Blues with Exercise

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Nov 14, 2018 @ 2:20 PM

WARSAW —  Winona Lake’s second annual Autumn Harvest Trail 5K and 10K Run begins at 8:10 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, and starts at 410 Boys City Drive in Winona Lake, taking runners and walkers alike through the wooded portions of Winona Lake Trail. Non-perishable food items and gently used … Read More