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Senior Craft Class Nov. 18

Get into the holiday spirit and spend a cozy morning crafting, creating and enjoying a little seasonal fun at the Senior Craft Class Nov. 18 with Cork Trees.
Scout David Cline fills the red canoe with fall mums. A member of Syracuse Boy Scout Troop 728, he is sponsoring the canoe as he works on achieving his next rank in Scouting.

Scout David Cline Sponsors Canoe

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School student and Boy Scout David Cline has sponsored a red canoe this year as part of his Scout rank advancement.

‘A Country Christmas’ Celebrates 13 Years With New Venue

SYRACUSE — A northern Indiana holiday tradition is celebrating its 13th year with a new home and an outstanding lineup of country music entertainers.
Clerk-Treasurers and Municipal Unit Strategic Taskforce Chairperson Joe Irwin discusses the local income tax rate at the first MUST meeting Thursday, Oct. 15. From left: Lynne Christiansen, Warsaw; Leigh Anne Jessop, North Webster; Jeff Knight, Nappanee; Irwin; Tricia Gall, Milford; Ann Anglin, Etna Green; Virginia Cazier, Syracuse; and Tonya Conley, Silver Lake.

Municipal Unit Strategic Taskforce Committee Discusses Local Income Tax Rate

The Municipal Unit Strategic Taskforce Committee had its first meeting Thursday to discuss possible changes to the local income tax rate.
Sports
Junior Malaynie Costello of Valley dives for a dig during Thursday night's sectional match against Columbia City...Nieter

Columbia City Fights Back For Reverse Sweep Over Valley

Beginning their postseason journey against Columbia City at 3A Sectional 20 on Thursday night, the Tippecanoe Valley volleyball team couldn’t have gotten a better start to the match if it tried. The Lady Vikings won the first two sets in comeback fashion, putting themselves 25 points away from a trip to Saturday’s semifinals. Instead, it was the Lady Eagles that took the match, battling back to move on with a 3-2 reverse sweep.
Wawasee head coach Ryan Edgar looks on as senior Sarah Cheng bumps the ball during the first set...Nieter

Wawasee Swept By NorthWood In Sectional Opener

Having played their final regular season games against each other just last week, the Wawasee and NorthWood volleyball teams did not have to wait long at all for a rematch, with it coming on Thursday night in the opening round of 3A Sectional 20 at West Noble. While the setting and stakes were different, the result was not, as it was NorthWood advancing to the semifinal round with a 3-0 sweep. 
Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas (20) congratulates Munetaka Murakami after his two-run home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick during the fourth inning of Game 1of baseball's American League Division Series, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Can Connor Cover? Saying Goodbye To The 2026 Chicago White Sox

It’s crazy how much can change in just seven days. 

The Penalty Box: Confidence

I was watching sporting events this weekend, as I often do, and a common word kept coming up during the broadcasts. 

Homestead Scores Early, Defeats Warsaw For Sectional Title

With a sectional championship on the line, the Warsaw girls soccer team took the field Saturday afternoon looking to continue its season by avenging an early season loss to unbeaten Homestead. It wasn’t in the cards for the Lady Tigers on this day, as their opponent scored the first goal early and never let up, going on to end the orange and black’s season with a 5-2 win. 

Chip Shots: Don’t Leave Competitive Balance Up To Nerds Like Me

The Indiana High School Athletic Association is reportedly studying additional competitive balance measures for football, borrowing ideas that look a lot like what our neighbors in Ohio have already implemented.

Warsaw Survives Concord 37-29, Remains Unbeaten

Sitting at 7-0 and heading to the new Jake Field for the first time to take on Concord, the Warsaw football team had its hands full with the Minutemen on Friday night, despite getting out to a 21-0 lead. The home side was able to get within a touchdown multiple times, but each time, the Tigers were able to come up with an answer, hanging on for a 37-29 win. 

Can Connor Cover? It’s Soxtober And Ben Johnson Has The Bears Buzzing

A few weeks ago, I wrote a very angry column about the Chicago White Sox having fallen out of first place in the AL Central. I said they had choked, claimed that even if they made the playoffs, I didn’t see anything coming out of it, and even called out a couple of guys by name that had been struggling down the stretch. 

Public Occurrences 10.16.2026

County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Public Occurrences 10.16.2026

County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Church News 10.08.2026

Church news this week includes a 125th anniversary and a performance.
Obituaries
Glenda Ray Elliott
NORTH MANCHESTER – Glenda Ray Elliott, 82, of Silver Lake, passed away on Oct. 14, 2026, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.
Rosemary Piper
Rosemary Piper, 97, of Sarasota, Fla., and formerly of Winona Lake, died Oct. 9, 2026, at her home.
Thomas ‘Tom’ Howard Pennington
Thomas “Tom” Howard Pennington, 74, Warsaw, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in the care of Parkview Kosciusko Hospital of Warsaw.
Betty L. Ferguson
Betty L Ferguson, 100, of Larwill, passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at her home.
Richard ‘Dick’ Moore
Richard “Dick” Moore, born July 5, 1932, in Warsaw, passed away peacefully with the devoted care of three dear friends who lovingly took shifts to be by his side in his final days.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor

Price Blaming

Editor, Times-Union: I find it amazing that someone is trying to blame one person for the ills of the country, and failing on a level that borders with obsession, and lunacy. Are prices going up? Sure. Are things more expensive? Sure. But the level of TDS to claim that he is the only cause for everything being worse is like saying Edwin Smith is the reason the Titanic sank.

Bird Seed Donations

Editor, Times-Union: I would like to give a big thank you to Etna Elevator, Runnings, TSC Paws and Claws for donating bird seed for Mason’s Health Care.

Accountability

Editor, Times-Union: Over the past few weeks, Kosciusko County officials have taken several important steps involving the county’s Flock camera program. The cameras have come down. The County Council stopped future funding. The commissioners declared the Flock contract invalid and dissolved the Flock Donation Fund.

Blessed Fulton Sheen

Editor, Times-Union: Last month, the Catholic Church beatified Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. For those unaware, Beatification is the next step in the process of becoming a saint which gives him the title “Blessed” and allows for limited veneration. Many Catholics view Sheen as a hero and have been waiting for this day for a long time.

Passing The Blame

Editor, Times-Union: We know that the elephant is the symbol of the Republican Party. Maybe the symbol of the Democrat Party should be the wandering Alzheimer’s patient because Joe Biden seemed like one when he was president. Also, Democrats remember what didn't happen and forget the bad that they are responsible for. Also, their vision seems to stop in front of their face.

Admitting Mistakes

Editor, Times-Union: Admitting you're wrong about something is not a weakness but a strength. I have been wrong about various things and admit it.

Nothing’s Ever Really Free

Editor, Times-Union: As I was reading a book last night by Bear Grylls, “The Greatest Story Ever Told,” (highly recommend it), I was reading the account of the betrayal of Jesus. As the religious leaders who wanted him gone were inciting the crowd to yell “Crucify him!” and chanting louder for Pontius Pilate to do their bidding, I wondered, “Where are the people? The common folks whom He touched and healed, and fed, and taught, and loved? Where are they? Why aren’t their voices heard?”

Help! I’m 55 And I Haven’t Saved A Dime

We hear all the time from folks who wake up one morning and realize that they are 55 and haven’t anything saved for retirement. It happens more often than you might think.

Tire Swing Has Become A Focal Point To Remember To Pray

With anticipation, I keep looking out our kitchen window to our backyard where there are two maple trees, waiting for their leaves to turn.

The Penalty Box: Sports “Hate” Is Different

We talk a lot about hate these days. 
Religion

Church News 10.01.2026

Church news includes a breakfast and services.

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Public Occurrences

Public Occurrences 10.14.2026

County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Public Occurrences 10.13.2026

County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

Court News 10.10.2026

The following people have filed for marriage licenses with Kosciusko County Clerk Melissa Boggs:
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6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.