The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club announced the winners of its annual essay and oratorical contests, recognizing outstanding youth who demonstrated the power of optimism through writing and public speaking, according to a provided news release.

The Kosciusko County Opioid Committee met on Thursday, April 16 to reorganize with Tony Ciriello and Joe Irwin appointed by the Kosciusko County Council and Sue Ann Mitchell appointed by the Kosciusko County Commissioners for one-year terms.

Indiana American Water will conduct water main and fire hydrant flushing in portions of its Warsaw, Winona Lake and Claypool service areas later this month and into May.

LARWILL - The Whitko School Board gave their condolences during their meeting Monday after the tragic passing of a student.

Warsaw Common Councilman Mike Klondaris asked Mayor Jeff Grose Monday at the council’s meeting how the new parking rollout was going, and that led to a bit of discussion.

Kosciusko County Board of Health discussed financial matters during a meeting Monday.

A juvenile was killed Sunday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash in southern Wabash County.

Due to weather, the pinwheel planting event for Child Abuse Prevention Month has been rescheduled to noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 at the Kosciusko County Courthouse south lawn.

The ML Community Impact Alliance (MLCIA) and the Freedom Fest Committee invite community members, service clubs, families, and organizations to join them at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds for a community work day as they prepare the grounds for Freedom Fest and the celebration of America’s 250th Birthday.

A Warsaw man will serve 10 years in prison following a police-involved shooting in Kosciusko County in June 2025.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana University and Zimmer Biomet have entered a new strategic partnership designed to accelerate new technologies and approaches that improve joint replacement, bone healing and mobility and advance musculoskeletal care, while preparing students for careers in one of Indiana’s most competitive industries.

The Kosciusko County Shrine Club will have their annual fish fry at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 25 from 4 to 7 p.m., or until sold out, to help support getting local kids to experience the Shrine Circus.

FORT WAYNE - Dispose of unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs on Saturday April 25.

WINONA LAKE - Pierceton Road will be closed from April 27 through May 29, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for scheduled work, according to the town of Winona Lake.

NAPPANEE – The ELC Heritage Collection is inviting the public to experience local history in a whole new way with Taste of Nappanee, an immersive walking tour through Nappanee.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed three positive cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild white-tailed deer during the 2025-2026 hunting season in Noble, Franklin and Rush counties.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s School of Arts & Humanities will host two upcoming free and open-to-the-public events.

Whichever two Republicans win in the May primary for the two Syracuse Town Council at-large seats also will have to face Democrat Yesenia “Jessie” Vetor in the November general election, who is unopposed in the primary.

With the effects of Senate Enrolled Act 1 on the horizon in the next few years, Indiana Sen. Ryan Mishler provided an update on it - as well as the possibility of the Bears coming to Indiana, Toll Road increases and U.S. 30 - Saturday while he was at the Kiwanis Pancake and Egg Breakfast in Warsaw.

A team of four Warsaw Community High School football players found the quickest way to eat 40 pancakes during the first annual Kiwanis Club of Warsaw Pancake-Eating Contest.

Suzette Clayton, Sherry Krull and Paul and Kay Croyle were the recipients of three awards handed out during the Kosciusko County Democrats annual Salute to Service gala held Saturday night.

GREENWOOD – Indiana American Water announced its charitable giving for 2025. Last year, the company provided nearly $216,00 through grants, general charitable contributions and programming support to over 100 organizations across the Hoosier State. When combined with the $460,000 provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, and volunteer hours of service, the total amount of support increased to $697,000.

MILFORD — CTB Inc. has recognized those who achieved work milestones during the fourth quarter of 2025.

Warsaw Street Department recently received the Project of the Year In-House Award from the Indiana Street Commissioners’ Association for its South High Street Project.

Indiana Street, between East Market and East Center streets, will be closed from May 18 to 29 for water line work as part of the Lake City Bank ongoing renovation project at 122 E. Center St.