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This Charming Indiana Town Proves Retirement Dreams Don’t Require A Lottery Win Or Fortune

Nobody told you that the best retirement destination in the Midwest was hiding in plain sight, right there in north-central Indiana. Peru, Indiana has been quietly delivering the good life to anyone smart enough to show up, and it’s about time the rest of the world caught on. Let’s...

Peru, IN · 6d

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Rochester Man Served As Code Interceptor During Korean War

A Rochester man helped monitor communications between China and North Korea during his time in the service. Army veteran Bob Maes spent time in Japan during the Korean War as a Morse code interceptor. Maes, who serves with the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and is the sergeant at arms...

Rochester, IN · 20h

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WATCH: Power lines flash in north Fort Wayne

Footage shared with WANE 15 shows power lines arcing with bright flashes near Dupont Road and I-69.

Fort Wayne, IN · 1d

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County Council Declines Having Their Own Attorney, For Now

Ed Ormsby serves as the attorney for the county, but the Kosciusko County Council discussed Thursday night whether they need to have their own as he’s the commissioners’ attorney if ever there is a conflict between the two elected boards. No action or motions were taken. In introducing...

Kosciusko County, IN · 15h

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Autocam Medical Opens Plant in Warsaw

Autocam Medical opened a $70 million facility along US 30 in the Warsaw Technology Park. The company has been using space at the nearby Medtronic facility and has begun moving new machining equipment into its 100,000-square-foot location that was announced in 2025. The company is currently hiring and will employ...

Warsaw, IN · 3d

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Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard Recognizes Veterans At Care Facilities

American Legion Post 36 of Rochester Commander and Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard member Rob Beckman said former military members at nursing homes sometimes “get forgotten” for Veterans Day. It’s why the guard visited all of Rochester’s care facilities Wednesday, Nov. 4, to recognize veterans at each one....

Fulton County, IN · 1d

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Audience Reminded Of Veterans’ Hearts For Service At Fulton County Veterans Day Ceremony

“The heart” of military members is aimed toward service, said Pastor David Rich. Rich, a local minister and the chaplain for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1343 of Rochester, spoke during the VFW and American Legion Post 36 of Rochester’s Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 11, outside the Fulton County Courthouse in Rochester.

Fulton County, IN · 18h

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Kosciusko BZA Approves Exception For New Building At Nappanee-Based Business

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals approved an exception for a Nappanee-based business and required them to rezone to an Industrial-2 district during a Tuesday, Nov. 10, meeting. At the board’s October meeting, Ryan Miller, president and CEO of PWI, requested an exception to allow the...

Nappanee, IN · 2d

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RHS Tri-Epsilon’s Play ‘Murder’s In The Heir’ Set For Nov. 13, 14

This weekend, people may find out who killed Simon Starkweather. Rochester High School Tri-Epsilon puts on its fall play, “Murder’s in the Heir,” 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, in the RHS Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. each night. Tickets are $10 for...

Rochester, IN · 19h

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Quick action saves referee after collapse Plymouth High School

Frightening moments on the basketball court as a referee suddenly collapses during a girls' basketball game at Plymouth High School Tuesday. "I heard everybody gasp and seen a referee running across the the court over by the score table, and then a couple other people that I know, some local nurses and nurse practitioner running down. So I went down, and one of the refs was unresponsive and wasn't breathing," Plymouth firefighter and paramedic Capt. John Lampkins said.

Plymouth, IN · 1d

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County Commissioners Respond To Anonymous Letters About Highway Dept. Employees

Kosciusko County Commissioners responded Monday to two recent anonymous letters making accusations against Kosciusko County Highway Department (KCHD) employees, saying the accusations were investigated but no credible evidence was found regarding vehicle or fuel misuse. Both letters were anonymously mailed out to people and organizations, including the Times-Union, with the...

Kosciusko County, IN · 3d

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Food Bank Distributing Free Turkeys This Week

SOUTH BEND – The Food Bank of Northern Indiana has scheduled times for its 2026 Turkeys on the Table distributions. – Noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Plymouth Parks Department (by the pool), 1660 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. This distribution will serve 150 households. Kosciusko County.

Marshall County, IN · 3d

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Bourbon resident takes up road repair with Commissioners

PLYMOUTH – A Bourbon resident brought his frustrations over the deteriorating condition of his road directly to the Marshall County Commissioners earlier this month, citing damage from heavy truck traffic, poor drainage, and what he described as a lack of pride in the work being done by the County Highway Department.

Bourbon, IN · 2d

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Newmar Brings Dealer Meeting Home

In 2025, Newmar moved its annual dealer meeting to the East Coast for the first time in four years. Next year, the luxury motorhome manufacturer is bringing the meeting home. Newmar will host its 2027 Dealer Homecoming event at Newmar headquarters in Nappanee, Indiana. The event runs from March 22-24, concluding with the manufacturer’s awards dinner.

Nappanee, IN · 2d

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Bowen Health opens Wabash Facility

Bowen Health has officially opened the doors to its brand-new facility in Wabash. After decades of providing care to Wabash County residents at a previous location, Bowen Health offers a continued commitment to whole body care at the new Bowen Health – Wabash facility, located at 1649 Bowen Dr., Wabash, IN 46992.

Wabash, IN · 2d

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Rental Fees May Change At Syracuse

SYRACUSE – A potential change in rental fees for the Syracuse Community Center may take effect at the beginning of the year. Syracuse Park Board members discussed rental rates for the community center Monday, Nov. 9, after Chad Jonsson, superintendent, noted the rates have remained unchanged since 2015. “It’s time to hold a discussion about what you think,” Jonsson said.

Syracuse, IN · 3d

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Wawasee Upsets Fairfield 50-46

SYRACUSE – Wawasee improved to 2-1 with a 50-46 upset against Fairfield Tuesday, Nov. 10. Junior Bailyn Likens scored 14 points to lead Wawasee and sophomore Addison Barger added 13. Fairfield senior Madison Jones scored 30 points to lead all scorers. It was the first win for Wawasee in...

Syracuse, IN · 2d

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Warsaw Picks Up First Win Of The Season, 63-6 Over Northrop

Playing their final home game until the second week of December, the Warsaw girls basketball team looked to give their fans something to cheer about before the hiatus as they hosted Fort Wayne Northrop on Tuesday night. It didn’t take long for the Lady Tiger offense to start clicking, as the home side scored the first 10 points of the game on the way to capturing a 63-6 victory for their first win of the season, as well as head coach Kyle Hartman’s first win on the Tiger Den sideline.

Warsaw, IN · 2d

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Douglass’ big night at line helps Caston top Peru

CASTON (39) (3-1) Hadlie Coffing 1 0-2 2, Grace Colvin 1 0-0 2, Madi Douglass 3 14-19 22, Adyson Steininger 1 0-0 3, Natalie Warner 2 3-4 7, Ellie Zartman 1 0-0 2, Lexie Field 0 0-0 0, Gigi Berry 0 1-2 1 TEAM: 9 18-27 39. PERU (37) (0-2)

Fulton, IN · 1d

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Kosciusko Public Defender Board Hears Update On Staffing Changes

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Public Defender Board heard updates on changes within the county’s pool of public defenders during a Thursday, Nov. 12, meeting. Chief Public Defender Jack Birch said William Kirkwood and Derek Faulkner are serving as part-time public defenders to fill the void left by Kirkwood stepping down as a full-time public defender. A few months ago, Kirkwood stepped down to return to private practice with his brother in Nappanee. Birch said he spoke with Faulkner about working full-time but that Faulkner wants to maintain his private practice. He also mentioned Nicholas Jacobs will be fully stepping down as a public defender at the end of 2026.

Kosciusko County, IN · 20h

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