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New Vascular Screening Test Available At Parkview Warsaw

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WARSAW —  Parkview Warsaw is partnering with the Parkview Heart Institute to bring a new service to Kosciusko County residents. The hospital now offers a Total Vascular Screening for early detection of poor circulation. Poor circulation (blood flow), particularly in the neck or legs, can develop over time as … Read More

Ace Hardware Of Warsaw Closing

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 17, 2018 @ 2:54 PM

WARSAW —   After 149 years serving the people of Warsaw, Ace Hardware of Warsaw, Inc. will be closing its doors.  This week, current owners Jim and Bambi Maze announced plans to retire and close the business. A special retirement sale will be held Thursday, July 19, through … Read More

Tom Twins Turn 90 On July 23

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 17, 2018 @ 11:16 AM

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Evelyn Adams and Everett Tom will celebrate their 90th birthdays on July 23. Evelyn Adams resides at Grace Village Assisted Living, 337 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, and her twin brother, Everett Tom resides at 495 E. 900, Leesburg. Born in 1928 at a hospital … Read More

Destiny Rescue Celebrates 3,000 Rescued From Sex Trade

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 17, 2018 @ 9:37 AM

SYRACUSE — International anti-trafficking organization Destiny Rescue is celebrating the rescue of its 3,000th trafficking survivor from the sex trade. A raid on a brothel in the Philippines in early July with anti-trafficking police rescued 26 victims of human trafficking – taking the non-profit organization’s total number of … Read More

Warsaw Council Discusses Road Longevity

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 17, 2018 @ 9:10 AM

WARSAW — Warsaw’s Street Superintendent Jeff Beeler told the Warsaw Common Council on Monday, July 16, that the town’s ongoing street improvement projects cannot be quantified at present because not enough time has passed since his department began trying to make the town’s roads last longer. “We’re doing … Read More

Caucus Called For Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 17, 2018 @ 11:08 AM

SYRACUSE — A caucus of Republican Precinct Committeemen in Turkey Creek Township has been called for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9. The caucus will be held in the Syracuse Town Hall, 310 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. Mike Reagan, chairman of the Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee, called the … Read More

Warsaw Texas Roadhouse Building Permit Approved, Issued

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 16, 2018 @ 4:42 PM

WARSAW — Texas Roadhouse has reached a new step towards becoming Warsaw’s next chain restaurant. The Warsaw Building and Planning Department has approved and issued the building permit, which was received in May. Both Warsaw’s building commissioner and fire marshal reviewed and approved the plans. Residents should expect to … Read More

BREAKING: Large Power Outage In Milford

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 16, 2018 @ 4:43 PM

MILFORD — Readers in Milford may be without power as NIPSCO is reporting a wide-spread power outage in the area. According to the NIPSCO power outage map, 1,002 customers are currently affected. The website states that crews are aware of the outage and on-scene. Warsaw is also experiencing … Read More

Another Elkhart County Judge Appointed To Kosciusko County Community Fair Case

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 16, 2018 @ 1:59 PM

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Community Fair case regarding motorized racing has passed through the hands of five judges. On Friday, July 13, a new Elkhart County judge was appointed to the case. Elkhart County Superior Court 4 Judge Gretchen Lund was appointed as a special judge. Lund will … Read More

New Tracks In Place In Milford, Crossing Work Still Underway

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 16, 2018 @ 1:55 PM

MILFORD — It didn’t take long for the new tracks to be put in place and the old tracks moved to the outside by the dual rail gang with Norfolk Southern Sunday and Monday morning in Milford. Crews worked Sunday from south of Milford to Fourth Street installing … Read More

Mentone Flying Club Offering Private Pilot Ground School

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 16, 2018 @ 11:48 AM

MENTONE — Curious about what it takes to learn to fly? Want to get ready for the Private Pilot written exam? The Mentone Flying Club is hosting a free eight-week private pilot ground school beginning Aug. 7. Classes will meet weekly and begin at 7 p.m. at the … Read More

Community Support Brings Increase In Auction Totals

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 16, 2018 @ 1:37 PM

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — “Overall we had a great sale because of the tremendous and generous support from the community,” stated Kelly Heckaman, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County, about the Kosciusko County 4-H Livestock Auction Friday, July 13. “All market prices were down for all livestock, but we still had … Read More

BREAKING: Most Crossings Closed In Milford, Several Are Open

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 16, 2018 @ 8:34 AM

MILFORD — Kosciusko County Central Dispatch notified fire and EMS personnel, along with police departments, the crossings closed by Norfolk Southern this morning for replacement of rails. As of 8 a.m. today, Monday, July 16, CR 1150N just south of the town limits is closed. In town First, … Read More

Sale Of Champions Brings Rewards For 4-H’ers

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WARSAW — The annual 4-H Livestock Auction and 16th annual Sale of Champions saw 4-H’ers reap monetary rewards Friday at the Kosciusko County 4-H Fair. The day began with the annual 4-H Livestock Auction with 480 lots of animals sold to the highest bidder. The day concluded with … Read More

School Buses, Hard Crashes, ‘Tireless’ Competitors Highlight ’18 Derby

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 14, 2018 @ 7:21 AM

WARSAW — A sizable crowd packed in the bleachers of the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds grandstands Friday night, July 13 to watch dings and crashes and smoking engines as competitors got behind the wheel of some pretty ugly vehicles for the annual Demolition Derby. The evenings’s activities included two … Read More

Skylar Payton: The Definition Of Proving Others Wrong

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WARSAW — Skylar Payton is great at proving others wrong. Doctors told Skylar’s parents she would never walk or talk since she was born with cerebral palsy. Born two months premature and weighing only 2 1/2 pounds, some told Skylar that she can’t do much of anything because … Read More

Rail Crossing Closures Announced In Milford Area

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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Highway Department issued information, today, Friday, July 13, regarding upcoming railroad crossings in the Milford area. Highway officials have stated the railroad crossing at Mock Road (CR 1050N) will be closed through Monday evening, July 16. The crossing at Kilmer Drive will … Read More

County Council Hears From Local Non-Profits

InkFreeNews.com avatar  Updated: Jul 13, 2018 @ 8:54 AM

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Council heard from nine non-profit organizations Thursday night, July 12, as a representative from each of the agencies came before the seven-person panel to discuss operations prior to receiving their allotment of funds for 2019. The county is issuing just north of $1 … Read More