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North Webster Community Public Library — Bigfoot Investigator To Present At...
Mike Familant, lead investigator at “In the Shadow of Big Red Eye,” goes out on a Bigfoot hunt. Photo provided by the library. News Release NORTH WEBSTER — Is Bigfoot real? Find out at the North...
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Butch Says Goodbye to the Outhouse
By John ‘Butch’ Dale Guest Columnist I think you fellow “baby-boomers” would agree the present generation of whipper-snappers might be a tad spoiled by the amenities and technology of today. Of course,...
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State Freezes Funding For Economic Development Affiliate, Promises Audit
Following allegations of impropriety at an economic development affiliate, the IEDC and its partners will undergo a forensic audit, as announced at a press conference with Gov. Mike Braun, left, and...
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Mobile Meal Delivery Service For Seniors In Need Of Volunteers
KCSS volunteer William Smith carrying bags of meals to his vehicle as he prepares to head out on a delivery route. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews WARSAW — Kosciusko...
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Can You Name This Person?
Garner Saturday, April 26, at the South Bend Cubs game. Photo used with permission from Dana Lescoe....
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Altrusa–Warsaw Has Contributed To Community For 52 Years
Kathryn Fields, director of Head Start, left, is shown accepting a donation from Altrusa member Pam Kraft. Head Start, Operation Read and Ryan’s Case for Smiles are local organizations that each...
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Timeline From The Past: Nappanee Tornado
From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society Editor’s note: This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. Information for this retrospective series is...
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Elkhart In New Legislation Adding, Removing County Court Posts
Elkhart would gain two full-time magistrates in legislation passed by the Indiana house Thursday, April 24. Photo by Sandra Dempsey, Unsplash. News Release INDIANAPOLIS — Elkhart would add two...
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Pedals And Paddles Joins Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber Of Commerce
Shown In the front row from left are chamber ambassadors Brittni Kuhn, Lake City Bank; Melody Cusick, Re/Max partners and Rachel Hatfield, The 3863 Event Venue; Barb and Steve Huffman, owners of Pedals...
View ArticleTown & Country Garden Club’s Plant Sale Will Be May 10
News Release WARSAW — The Town & Country Garden Club will be holding its 36th annual Herb, Perennial Plant and Craft Sale on Saturday, May 10. The sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the...
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Trump Administration Abruptly Reverses International Students’ Legal Status...
After ending the status of over 1,200 international students, the federal government has announced it will reverse its status terminations. Photo by Nick Youngston, Pix4free. News Release WASHINGTON,...
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OrthoWorx CEO Stepping Down For New Job
News Release Bob Vitoux WARSAW — OrthoWorx announced Monday, April 28, that Bob Vitoux, president and chief executive officer, has communicated to the OrthoWorx board his plan to exit the organization...
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Part Of Anchorage Road Closing From April 30 Until May 6
Map provided by the city of Warsaw. News Release WARSAW — The contractor performing relocation of NIPSCO’s gas utilities will close Anchorage Road between the railroad tracks and Sunset Drive from...
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What Died, Dropped In, During Indiana Legislative Session’s Finale
Sen. Ed Charbonneau talks to colleagues late Thursday, April 24. Photo by Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Casey Smith and Whitney Downard Indiana Capital...
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Leesburg Man Arrested On Drug Possession Charges
Staff Report Wayde Edward Miller CROMWELL — A Leesburg man was arrested on drug possession charges after an investigation by law enforcement. Wayde Edward Miller, 37, 44 EMS T34 Lane, Leesburg, is...
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Breaking News: Head-On Collision Near CR 29 And US 6
A head-on crash in Elkhart County near the US 6 and CR 29 overpass has left traffic backed up for now. Shown are the two vehicles involved in the crash. Photo by Maksym Hart. News Release SYRACUSE — A...
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Welding Class Builds Horse Hitch For North Webster Community Public Library
Members of the Wawasee Pathways Welding Class made a hitching post for Amish patrons of the North Webster Community Public Library. The hitching post was installed late last week.Shown from left are...
View ArticleFarm Wagon Food Distribution Schedule Changing
News Release FORT WAYNE — Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana has announced updates to its weekly Farm Wagon distribution schedule effective Thursday, May 1. Farm Wagon is a mobile pantry...
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Man Injured After Motorcycle Wreck On Warsaw’s Lake Street
First responders tend to a man, obscured in the photo, who was injured when the Suzuki motorcycle he was riding on crashed into a parked Jeep Cherokee on Lake Street near Winona Avenue in Warsaw. Text...
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Huntington Dedicates Thwaits Athletic Center honoring Ryan and Amy Thwaits,...
Amy and Ryan Thwaits, Syracuse, at the dedication of The Thwaits Athletic Center at Huntington University. Photo provided by Huntington University. News Release HUNTINGTON — Huntington University...
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Habitat for Humanity to Celebrate ReStore’s Sixth Anniversary
Habitat for Humanity logo. Image provided by Habitat for Humanity Kosciusko County. News Release WARSAW — Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County is celebrating six years of operating its ReStore in...
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Wabash Partnering With UP.Labs To Customer Support Startups
Wabash is expanding into the tech space with two startups to enhance order customization with customers and aftermarket parts. Photo from Wabash. News Release LAFAYETTE — Lafayette-based trailer...
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Hoffert Talks About Possible Effects Of SB 1 On WCS
The Warsaw School Board held a graduation for those in the Tiger Ambassador program this year. Pictured are the ambassadors, board members and Warsaw Community Schools administrators. Photo by Jackie...
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Indiana’s March Boost Leads Midwest In Single-Family Housing Starts
The Indiana Builders Association is a statewide trade organization representing Indiana’s home building, remodeling, and light commercial construction industry. Its March report saw a boost in Indiana...
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Kosciusko County GOP Hosting ‘Bingo for Guns’ Fundraiser
Firearms provided by Two Bear Arms. Photo from a previous fundraiser. Sponsored Post InkFreeNews The Kosciusko County Republicans will be hosting a BINGO fundraiser on May 6, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to...
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TechCrunch Suggests EV Plant May Come To Former LSC Site
The old LSC Communications property in Warsaw is shown in this InkFreeNews file photo. A tech publication stated an EV truck plant may be coming there. Staff Report WARSAW — An online tech publication...
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Issues With Notification Mailings Appear To Be On The Rise, City Attorney Says
City attorney Scott Reust explains to the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals why their caseload Monday dropped from six to four. Photo by David Slone, Times-Union. By David Slone Times-Union WARSAW —...
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Warsaw BZA Approves Plasma Donation Center Lab On Detroit St.
Pat McCleskey, Join Parachute vice president of facilities and construction, explains what the planned plasma donation center on Detroit Street in Warsaw will do. Photo by David Slone, Times-Union. By...
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Warsaw Man Arrested For Allegedly Driving While Under The Influence
Staff Report Mark Minton Maples WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested for allegedly driving a vehicle while under the influence. Mark Minton Maples, 39, Warsaw, is charged with operating a vehicle while...
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SR 14 To Close For Bridge Construction
Map provided by the Indiana Department of Transportation. News Release KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of SR 14 for bridge construction. Starting...
View ArticleHealth & Resource Fair At Warsaw Library May 10
News Release WARSAW — The public is encouraged to drop by the Warsaw Community Public Library on Saturday, May 10, for the Health & Resource Fair. The free event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to...
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KWWIP Working To Educate The Public About Invasive Plants
Weed Wrangle started in Tennessee and now Indiana has more Weed Wrangle events than any other state in the country. KWWIP hosts a number of Weed Wrangle events when community volunteers can come out...
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DNR Announces Winners Of Historic Preservation Month Photo Contest
News Release INDIANAPOLIS — The Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology has announced the winners of its annual Historic Preservation Month photo contest. The...
View ArticleNew Turf To Bring K21 Sports Complex Back To Life
News Release WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will be installing new turf at the K21 Sports Complex to be ready for use in May. The complex had faced a season of challenges with defective turf....
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You Could Be Losing These Consumer Protections
With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau facing dismantlement, several consumer protections may be dropped or go unenforced. Photo by Ajay Suresh, Wikimedia Commons. News Release WASHINGTON — The...
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County Health Board Discusses Birth Certificates, Funding for Health First...
Members of the Kosciusko County Board of Health discuss funding. From left are Health First Kosciusko Coordinator Liz McCullough and Health Board members Larry Coplen, Gregory Haase and Dennis...
View ArticleKosciusko Extension’s ‘Reality Store’ Goes To Winamac School
News Release WINAMAC — Purdue Extension Kosciusko County partnered with Winamac School to bring the “Reality Store” program to 71 eighth-grade students. The educational initiative consists of six...
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Kewanna Farm Owned By Guise Family For 100 Years
The Guise family was honored at the annual Hoosier Homestead Award ceremony on March 21 at the Indiana Statehouse for having a farm in Kewanna in the family for 100 years. In the front from left are...
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Warsaw Bands Earn Top Ratings at ISSMA Organizational Contest
Warsaw Community High School bands compete at ISSMA. Photo provided by Warsaw Community High School. News Release WARSAW — The Warsaw Community High School Concert Band and Wind Ensemble competed at...
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Fulton County’s Zartman Is 5th-Generation Farmer
The Zartmans are shown at the family farm in Fulton County. In front is Levi Zartman. In back from left are Andy Zartman and Gary Zartman. Andy is a fifth-generation farmer. Text and Photos By Lori...
View ArticleOld Road 30E Closed Wednesday For Paving
News Release WARSAW — Old Road 30E, between Kosciusko Drive and CR 225E, will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, for repaving in the area where emergency drainage repairs were made,...
View ArticleProgram Teaches How To Guard Against Scams
News Release WARSAW — People around the world are affected by scams every single day, and a local program aims to keep people safe. “Staying Scam Safe” will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at...
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Quarterly dam and dike meeting becomes contentious
David Abrell raises questions before members of the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike at the districts quarterly meeting. Photo by Deb Patterson. By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — The quarterly meeting...
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Captain Cash Says… ‘Our Money Voyage Was a Success’
Purdue Extension logo provided by Purdue Extension Kosciusko County. News Release WINONA LAKE — “Captain Cash,” an elementary school curriculum designed by Purdue Extension for third grade students,...
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Work Based Learning Spotlight: Adeline Garr
Adeline Garr mentors children at BYC through the Work-Based Learning Program. Photo provided by Whitko Community Schools. News Release SOUTH WHITLEY — Adeline Garr, a senior at Whitko Junior-Senior...
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Slate Confirms EV Plant Coming To Warsaw
Slate Auto has confirmed it’s bringing an EV truck plant to the former LSC Communications in Warsaw, shown in this InkFreeNews file photo. By Leah Sander InkFreeNews WARSAW — Slate Auto has officially...
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Shipshewana Trading Place Launches With New Events, Experiences
Shipshewana Flea Market has announced its attractions for the year ahead of its Tuesday, May 6 opening. Photo by Shipshewana Trading Place. News Release SHIPSHEWANA — The Shipshewana Flea Market...
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Diners and Dives No 100 Column Celebration – Reflections on InkFreeNews
Shari, right, addresses some of the regulars and guests present. Photo by Deb Patterson. By Shari Benyousky Guest Columnist Column Note: At this celebration, some Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club...
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Subaru Says Indiana Production Shift Not Due To Tariffs
Subaru of Indiana Automotive is the home of North American production for the Ascent, Crosstrek, Legacy and Outback models. SIA employs more than 6,000 associates and is Subaru’s only production...
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YMCA Celebrates Renovation With Ribbon Cutting
The Parkview YMCA in North Webster celebrated its recent renovation with a ribbon cutting Tuesday, April 29, at the North Webster Community Center. Community officials and chamber members from two...
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