Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory (WWFT) is expecting to receive its new ladder truck sooner than expected, Chief Joel Shilling told the fire territory board Wednesday.

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has received updated guidance from the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service requiring a recalculation of benefits for all 274,000 SNAP households in Indiana. As a result, November SNAP benefits will be delayed by at least one week, according to a news release from FSSA.

MENTONE – The pavilion at Mentzer Memorial Park has a new name: The Gathering Place.

Warsaw Community High School Theatre Department will perform “Shrek the Musical” next weekend at the Performing Arts Center.

With the government shutdown and SNAP/EBT benefits being withheld, Kosciusko County township trustees are reminding residents they are here to help in emergency situations.

The Strengthening Families Program started in 2016 through Kosciusko Cares.

The Warsaw FFA Chapter has officially launched its annual fruit sales fundraiser, offering a variety of fresh fruit, cheeses, sausages, jams and specialty gift boxes.

ETNA GREEN - The Etna Green Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Kosciusko County residents now have access to specialized care for immune system issues with the opening of a new Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) – Allergy, Asthma & Immunology office on the Parkview Kosciusko Hospital campus, 1355 Mariners Drive, Warsaw.

In just his seventh day on the job, new Kosciusko County Community Corrections Director James Henry introduced himself to the County Commissioners Tuesday.

Costs for repair work on the Justice Building exterior limestone panel collapse were approved by the Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday.

NAPPANEE — The city of Nappanee is celebrating the season in a big way with a lineup of events bringing holiday cheer to the community all season long.

A Warsaw man previously arrested Oct. 24 on theft and drug charges was arrested again Nov. 4 on a theft charge.

MERRILLVILLE – In recognition of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month in November, NIPSCO urges customers to beware of the “silent killer” that claims the lives of hundreds of Americans each year.

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering a free showing of “The Grinch” Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Warsaw Community High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Tiger Lane, Warsaw.

Tri Kappa partnered with First United Methodist Church of Warsaw to serve the Community Kitchen.

Since it was founded 153 years ago, Lake City Bank has continued to invest into downtown Warsaw, even while expanding out into other Indiana counties.

Kosciusko County Board of Health unanimously voted to disband the Health First Kosciusko Advisory Committee during a board meeting Monday.

City meetings will move to the Warsaw Police Department Training Center in December and January while work is being done in the council chambers at City Hall.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee School Board met Monday for its second work session to present the 2025–26 tentative teacher collective bargaining agreement and hold its monthly work session.

The kindergarten children at Madison Elementary School recently enjoyed a visit from Allen Sherk and Kadin Wogomon.

LARWILL – Whitko Community Schools announced their students of the month for November.

Jacob Stofer, Warsaw, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, reported Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Mo.

FORT WAYNE – Questa Education Foundation welcomed over 100 new students from across Northeast Indiana to participate in its nationally distinctive Questa Scholars program.

BOURBON – Austin Davis was appointed by the Triton School Board Monday to fill the vacant position for the town of Bourbon.