NORTH MANCHESTER – At Wednesday night's meeting, the North Manchester Town Council approved an amended version of the town employee handbook.

SOUTH BEND – Travis Frazier, 28, Rochester, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, announced Acting United States Attorney M. Scott Proctor.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has stocked 70,000 channel catfish in 131 locations and 57,000 fall fingerling walleye in 11 locations since mid-October to expand fishing opportunities across the state.

INDIANAPOLIS – Thursday, Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner announced a major public–private investment of nearly $75 million dedicated to advancing Indiana’s statewide education priorities.

MENTONE – Mentone Town Council addressed a room full of residents Wednesday about an enabling ordinance the council passed in November.

The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County announced that all donations to Red Kettles Dec. 4-6 will be doubled up to $5,000 thanks to an anonymous local couple.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College & Grace Theological Seminary is mourning the passing of Dr. Ronald E. Manahan, the institution’s fifth president.

The Orthopedics Capital Foundation (OCF), through OrthoWorx, announced it has received a $250,000 Ignite Your Future grant from the Don Wood Foundation.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun was in Warsaw Wednesday for the groundbreaking for the Central Midwest Carpenter Council Training Center.

Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission approved the rezoning of an agricultural district for Robinson Construction during its meeting Wednesday.

Bowen Health and American Legion Post #49 will host Reboot Thursdays, a new monthly program in support of veterans’ mental health. This new program will provide free group counseling sessions to veterans once a month.

Every holiday season brings its own joys, but few stories capture that feeling quite like “Elf.”

Calling all brides-to-be! Step into a day of inspiration at The Wedding Edit, presented by Columbia City Bridal, coming to Warsaw on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Zimmer-Biomet Pavilion, 119 E. Canal St., Warsaw.

Members of the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Board will remain status quo for 2026, and Fire Chief Joel Shilling will keep serving in his position another year after the board approved the reappointments Tuesday.

Kosciusko County Commissioners gave approval Tuesday for the sheriff’s office to purchase two replacement vehicles this year and two new ones in 2026.

The Jefferson Elementary First LEGO League Robotics Team, the Legendary Spartans, delivered an outstanding performance at the FLL Regional Competition in Kokomo.

MENTONE - Saturday, Dec. 6 is the Bell Aircraft Museum’s annual craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mentone Fire Station, 201 W Main St.

OrthoWorx, in collaboration with many city and county partners, announced opened applications for the Community Experience Program (CXP) on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee School Board’s December work session Monday focused on construction progress across the district, including lengthy discussions on the new Milford Elementary School, planned tennis court replacements, and final steps toward fully opening the renovated Wawasee Middle School swimming pool.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is currently accepting applications for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, which provides up to $40,000 in financial aid to aspiring teachers.

Kosciusko REMC (KREMC) has opened application to its scholarship program, which includes the John H. Anglin Scholarship and the 4-H Scholarship.

KENOSHA, Wis. – Carthage College recognized Evyn Fox from North Manchester for serving in the role of sophomore senator on student government during the fall 2025 semester.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri State University welcomed Augusta Garr to their first semester as a Redhawk.

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

Warsaw Community High School (WCHS) Theatre Department invites families to kick off the holiday season with a morning of Christmas fun on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center.