Bills to employ school chaplains, allow religious instruction move forward in legislature

Lines between church and state blurred at the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday as lawmakers gave the go-ahead for two education bills that seek to increase students’ access to faith leaders and religious instruction.

Carlson eager for new challenge as coordinator of county health initiative

Kurt Carlson, the former longtime director of Bowen Center, is coming out of retirement to serve as the coordinator for Kosciusko County’s huge expansion of health services under the new Health First Indiana program.

Cat dies in house fire near Palestine Lake

A pet cat perished from smoke inhalation during a house fire Tuesday night.

Claypool Post Office temporarily closed over safety concerns

The Post Office in Claypool has been temporarily closed to address building and safety concerns, according to a statement issued Wednesday.

Francis named by Warsaw PD as public information officer

The Warsaw Police Department has appointed Officer Christopher M. Francis as the primary public information officer.

Seeding of the tournaments is coming

As soon as the brackets for the girls state basketball tournament came out, a friend of mine sent me a simple but pointed message.

Warsaw announces annual “We Are Tigers” Athletic Auction, Dinner

Warsaw Community Schools has announced the 4th Annual "We Are Tigers" Athletic Auction & Dinner, including the prestigious 3rd Hall of Fame Induction Class, will  take place in the iconic Warsaw Community HIgh School Tiger Den on Thursday, Feb. 22.

Happy hour, cocktails to-go bill makes a splash

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere — and in Indiana, bars and restaurants could soon offer customers “happy hour” drink deals under legislation that also authorizes alcohol carry-out orders.

Distribution of Winona Lake sewer bills delayed

A software issue is being blamed for Winona Lake residents not having received their sewer and trash bills yet for the month.

State approves workaround for massive Sycamore

Gita Kamdar, the Sheridan Street resident in Warsaw with a huge Sycamore in her front yard, can take down her "save the tree" sign.