Two people received local sentences after preventing a father from having court-granted custody of his child.

Trinity United Methodist Church and Warsaw First United Methodist Church will be merging congregations starting in July.

The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1423 in Warsaw presented the Kosciusko County Community Foundation with a check for $1,600 from proceeds of their Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser plus a match from the club.

The Grossnickle Foundation, a component fund held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, recently donated $1,000 to A Rosie Place for Children.

Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts surpassed its $60,000 fundraising goal during its Summer Launch Party on Friday, May 22, generating support for its 2026 Professional Summer Season.

WINONA LAKE – With extended hours of daylight, it can often be difficult to fill these long summer days, especially for families with young children at home.

The Warsaw FFA Chapter held its annual Spring Banquet and Awards Dinner in the Warsaw Performing Arts Center with the theme “Adventures Around the World.”

SYRACUSE - Three firefighters and the homeowner were injured in a house fire that started late Wednesday night and went into Thursday morning.

A Warsaw man was airlifted Thursday after a single motorcycle accident.

SOUTH WHITLEY – At Tuesday night's meeting, the South Whitley Town Council heard a concern from Mary Miller, 205 N. Maple St., regarding the lack of street parking.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Center (NWCC) announced the Second Annual Mermaid Festival Pickleball Tournament, scheduled for Friday, June 20, as part of the community’s Mermaid Festival celebration.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) recently hosted a luncheon to honor and celebrate the dedication and commitment of its volunteers.

As part of the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Concert Series, Beez and the Rocker will perform rock ’n’ roll music from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 29 at Lucerne Park Amphitheater, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw.

MENTONE - Wheels on Fire Cancer Crusaders will again be serving patrons of the Mentone Egg Festival.

MENTONE - A stint in the Army in the 1950s led the 2026 Mentone Egg Festival Parade grand marshal into teaching, which led him to Mentone in 1974, where he’s lived ever since.

MENTONE - Three contestants are vying for the title of Miss Mentone this year during the Mentone Egg Festival.

MENTONE - One can’t drive on Ind. 25 through the town of Mentone and not catch a glimpse of The Big Egg.

LEESBURG - Seven students pursuing careers in the construction industry each received scholarships Tuesday from the Builders Association of North Central Indiana (BANCI).

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees officially approved the hiring of a new superintendent and assistant superintendent during a special meeting Tuesday at the Wawasee Professional Learning Center.

On June 27, Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw will host the Heritage Walk from 1 to 4 p.m.

WINONA LAKE - Lakeland Christian Academy recognized three members of the Class of 2026 for their outstanding achievements, leadership and commitment to excellence.

NORTHEAST INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced its 2026 chip sealing schedule.

OrthoWorx announced the sponsorship of the 2026 Peace Builder Award at Warsaw Community Schools and Lakeland Christian Academy.

MERRILLVILLE – As summer temperatures rise across northern Indiana and customers rely more on electricity to cool their homes, Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), is taking steps to help customers understand how higher summer energy use can affect their electric bills and what they can do to manage usage and costs during the cooling season.

Kosciusko REMC (KREMC) will hold its Drive-Through Annual Meeting on June 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the KREMC facility.