SYRACUSE — When students who have not had the opportunity to do so in the past take AP, or advanced placement, courses in high school, they often discover they are capable of handling college-level classes. Such was the message conveyed by John Snyder, assistant principal, during the regular … Read More
WARSAW — A Claypool man faces felony charges stemming from an incident at the Time Out Inn in Warsaw early Sunday morning, Dec. 8. Devin Michael Brown, 27, 510 South Graceland Ave., Claypool, was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun by a serious violent felon, a level … Read More
SYRACUSE — Team 574D earned the tourney championship trophy skills championship trophy, finishing qualifying at 6-0-0, at Purdue Polytechnic Institute in Anderson Saturday, Dec. 7. Saturday was another successful tournament for Wawasee’s Iron Pride Robotics team. All teams successfully advanced from qualifying to elimination rounds. 574D finished qualification … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — Commissioners approved the following board appointments and department head appointments for 2020 at the Kosciusko County Commissioner meeting held Tuesday, Dec. 10. Board Appointments: Alcohol Beverage Commission — Alan Alderfer Area Plan Board — Kevin McSherry Area Plan Board (Comm. member) — Bob Conley Board of … Read More
WARSAW — K21 Health Foundation made a recent grant to Live Well Kosciusko to help improve the coordinated effort in caring for those fighting cancer. Live Well Kosciusko is an organization with a mission of promoting the health, well-being and engagement of the people of our local community. … Read More
WARSAW – Jail time was apparently not enough to turn things around for Jason and Bobby Wade and their home at 1015 E. Main St., Warsaw. After two years of trying to convince the couple to bring their house up to code – with only some cooperation – … Read More
NORTH MANCHESTER — Those who will be high school juniors or seniors in the fall of 2020 who are considering pharmacy as a career are invited to attend Manchester University Pharmacy Camp from Jul. 7-10, 2020. Campers will do hands-on pharmacy activities, attend a mini-lecture series, take part … Read More
WARSAW — Lawrence Bernard Gross, Pierceton, was honored as the Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10. Gross was born Aug. 19, 1923, in Pierceton, to Earl and Katie. He was the fourth of seven children, which included six boys and one girl. … Read More
By Darla McCammon History tells us that few people in the days before and during the Renaissance could read or write. In order to convey the Christmas story to their citizenry, the church would often pay a commission to the best artists of the day in order to … Read More
KOSCIUSKO — During the Kosciusko Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10, the board denied two requests related to the same property asking to allow a home-occupation business and the addition of an oversized accessory building. Michael Neely, 12434 North CR 250E, Milford, sought an exception and … Read More
NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University senior Geraldy (Chris) Francois has been selected for the prestigious Schwarzman Scholars Program, the first person to be chosen for this honor from the Republic of Haiti and from the university in northeast Indiana. One hundred forty-five Schwarzman Scholars were selected from more … Read More
AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School to host a benefit dinner supporting one of its own. The Jeff Shriver Benefit Dinner featuring Smoked Pulled Pork is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14 in the TVHS Commons, said a news release from Tippecanoe Valley High School. Shriver is a … Read More
PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council adopted an ordinance for speed limit reduction within town limits at its meeting, Monday night, Dec. 9. Previously proposed and approved at the Oct. 14 and Nov. 11 council meetings respectively, the new ordinance would reduce speed limits on streets and roads … Read More
