Illinois Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty To Obscene Performance
WARSAW — An Illinois man was sentenced to three years in the Indiana Department of Corrections Thursday, Nov. 7. Joseph Thomas Savarino Jr., 42, 150 S. Country Court, Bourbonnais, Ill., pleaded guilty to two counts of obscene performance, both level 6 felonies, in Kosciusko County Superior Court I. … Read More
Community Foundation Adds Two Staff Members
WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation has hired two new employees, Cheryl Lecheta and Reily Frankum, to their team. Cheryl Lecheta serves as the administrative assistant. Her role focuses on scheduling for the CEO and development director, planning special events and connecting guests with the appropriate … Read More
Warsaw Community High School Hosts Suicide Prevention Training
WARSAW — On Oct. 17 and 18, Warsaw Community High School trained 58 peer leaders and 28 adult advisors to continue the implementation of the social-emotional wellness initiative “Sources of Strength.” This initiative started during the 2018-19 school year and continues to grow. Sources of Strength is an … Read More
Warsaw Community Schools Responds To “Fight Club” Reports At Lincoln Elementary
WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools issued a news release on Friday, Nov. 8, in response to news of a “fight club” at Lincoln Elementary School. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, a teacher at Lincoln Elementary contacted the administration and the School Resource Officer about students who were fighting in … Read More
Baker Youth Club Adds Equipment To Exergame Room With K21 Grant
WARSAW — Through a grant from K21 Health Foundation, Baker Youth Club recently added equipment to its Exergame Room. In 2018, Baker Youth Club approached K21 Health Foundation with an idea to get kids to move more by incorporating their love of technology with physical activity. A $50,000 … Read More
Walnut Creek UMC Hosting Third Annual Holiday Bazaar
WARSAW—Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, located at the corner of State Road 15 and CR 200S, will be having their annual Holiday Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Over 20 vendors selling decorated gourds, bird houses, handmade jewelry, dog accessories, home décor, Christmas ornaments … Read More
Jefferson Elementary School Partners With Da-Lite/Legrand
WARSAW — Sixth grade students at Jefferson Elementary School recently completed a six-week sustainable gardening unit using tower gardens generously donated by local Warsaw company Da-Lite/Legrand. Students had the opportunity to grow arugula, gourmet lettuce, bibb lettuce, chard and basil. Throughout this unit, students experimented with water conditions, … Read More
BREAKING: Semi Rollover Causes West Lane Closure On US 30
WARSAW — At 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, emergency first responders were called to the scene of an accident involving a semi rollover in the area of US 30 and Center Street, Warsaw. According to initial dispatch reports, oil was spilled on the roadway following the rollover. Westbound … Read More
Claypool Man Sentenced In Child Molesting Case
WARSAW — A Claypool man was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court I Thursday, Nov. 7, for molesting a girl under 14 years of age. Justice Wayne Hughes, 18, 1396 West CR 800S, Claypool, pleaded guilty to child molesting, a level 4 felony. According to the affidavit of … Read More
Educator Calls For More Accountability Of State Voucher Program
WARSAW — From a pile of statistics displayed in an hour-long presentation Thursday night, Nov. 7, came a fairly succinct assessment about Indiana’s school funding policy: The amount of money for students is not keeping pace with inflation and is being strained further by the state’s voucher funding … Read More
Claypool Woman Sentenced To Five Years For Child Pornography
*Warning: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* WARSAW — A Claypool woman arrested in January on charges of child pornography was sentenced to five years in prison in Kosciusko Superior Court I Thursday, Nov. 7. Roselyn Beatrice Burkhart, 39, 107 N. … Read More
Warsaw Woman Sentenced For Dealing Methamphetamine
WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was sentenced to three years at the Kosciusko County Jail after dealing methamphetamine. Hannah Elaine Shea, 28, 1815 Hepler Drive, Warsaw, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 5 felony. A charge of possession of methamphetamine was dismissed as part of a … Read More