FULTON COUNTY — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and Fulton County Crimestoppers are requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Fulton County Crimestoppers at (574) 223-7867. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of …read more.

Robin E. Briggs, 62, Mentone, passed at 10:25 a.m., Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Indiana. She was born on May 21, 1957, in Grand Rapids, Mich. to Vernon R. and Elizabeth C. “Betty” (Halstedt) Spurlock. She married on June 18, 1989, in Reno Nevada to Jon K. Briggs, he survives. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Sixteen members of the Kosciusko County Indiana Master Naturalist Class met in the Dane Miller Science Complex on the Grace College campus last Thursday to learn about lakes, streams and wetlands. The presentation, given by Dr. Nate Bosch, included water sampling and testing at the Winona Lake Park. Assisting Dr. Bosch was …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:03 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, SR 13, east of Effie Mae Street, North Webster. Drivers: Jonathon L. Byrer, 37, East CR 800N, North Webster; and Joshua M. McDaniel, 19, EMS B72 Lane, Warsaw. Byrer’s vehicle struck McDaniel’s vehicle while Byrer was backing …read more.

Mentone Officers with the Mentone Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 200 block Walnut Street, Mentone. Theft from a coin-operated machine or device reported by CSC Service Works. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:46 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 500 block Clinic Court, Warsaw. Elaine …read more.

WARSAW — A Bunker Hill man was first banned from all Warsaw city parks, and later charged in a case that police say involved him making lewd comments and gestures to an underaged girl at Warsaw’s Central Park. Quentin Keith Latham, 36, 3038 East CR 850S, Bunker Hill, is charged with indecent exposure, a class …read more.

*WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.* KOSCIUSKO — More details have been released on a child molesting case involving Vincent Corey Banks, 56, 4873 E. SR 14, Claypool. Banks is being charged with child molesting and vicarious sexual gratification, both Class C felonies. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s …read more.

WARSAW — A portion of Park Avenue currently under construction will now be closed through Wednesday, July 24, the Warsaw Public Works Department announced. Park Avenue between Glessner Street and Hitzler Street is closed as crews work to remove the old railroad tracks buried under the pavement. Officials had hoped to have the work done …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Huntington man was sentenced on Thursday, July 18, to three years at the Indiana Department of Corrections after allegedly setting fire to a residence. Trenton Clifton Bowers, 38, 948 Salamonie Ave., Huntington, was charged with two counts of arson, level 4 felonies; and stalking, a level 6 felony. A criminal mischief charge …read more.

SYRACUSE — A transformer that blew on West High Street, between Mill and Huntington streets, Syracuse, has left most of the town in the dark. Syracuse Fire Department received the report of a transformer fire at approximately 12:42 p.m. Central dispatch also received reports of the traffic light being out at Main and Huntington and …read more.

The following is the first of a three-part series on Rozella Ford Golf Club, which celebrates 60 years of golf this year. WARSAW — On a clear and warm summer day, the closely-manicured fairways and greens of Warsaw’s Rozella Ford Golf Club meander and undulate, artistically engaging in an emerald-colored dance with mature hardwood trees …read more.

FORT WAYNE — A Fort Wayne man wanted in connection with an alleged child molestation in May has been booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Jamarcus Antione Eldridge, 33, 6105 Bunt Drive, Fort Wayne, is charged with child molesting, a level 4 felony. He was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail Thursday, July 18, on …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Two Leesburg men were arrested after allegedly battering a man. Jacob Dakota Henson, 23; and Steven Gibson, 27, both of 211 E. Prairie St., Leesburg; are being charged with battery, a class A misdemeanor; and disorderly conduct, a class B misdemeanor. On July 1, an officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded …read more.

Margaret Duhon, 67, Rochester, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born Aug. 2, 1951, in Gary, to Clarence and Anita (Popp) Rouhselange. She is survived by her husband Leanard Duhon of Rochester, a son Jerrold Duhon of Delphi and a daughter Shawn Spain of Hobart. Privates services will …read more.

FORT WAYNE — A groundbreaking ceremony for Lutheran Downtown Hospital took place Wednesday, July 17, in the heart of Fort Wayne. Representatives of Lutheran Health Network were joined by elected officials, community leaders and other VIPs to celebrate a milestone that will, by early 2022, result in a new hospital for downtown Fort Wayne. Addressing …read more.

WARSAW — The National Weather Service has revised its predicted high temperature for Friday and Saturday to 96. The weather service has issued an excessive heat warning that begins Thursday afternoon and continues into Saturday. Local communities have already announced plans for several cooling centers. The high for Thursday, July 18, is expected to top …read more.

KYOTO, JAPAN — At least 26 people are dead and dozens injured after a man set fire to an animation studio in the Japanese city of Kyoto, officials say.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the free Country Concert for St. Jude featuring national recording artist Montgomery Gentry Friday evening, July 19, at Glover Pavilion in Central Park.  The evening will start at 6:30 p.m. with the winner of Willie 103.5’s Local Star Search, Backwater.  At 8 p.m.,  …read more.

MILFORD — A Milford man faces multiple charges after police say he and three juveniles broke into a nursing home, damaged property and stole several items to include hypodermic needles. Cory Michale Cole, 20, 211 S. West St., Milford, is charged with burglary, a level 5 felony, theft, a class A misdemeanor and criminal mischief, …read more.

WARSAW — There is still time to get enrolled in Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office program, Camp H.E.R.O. The deadline to register for Camp H.E.R.O. is 3 pm on Friday. The camp is Aug. 6-8. Applications are available from the sheriff’s section at www.kcgov.com. Designed for ages 8-13, Camp H.E.R.O. will feature presentations from local EMS, …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill a woman while in possession of a gun. Charles David Fennell, 53, 310 W. Center St., Warsaw, is being charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On July 5, an officer with …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Indiana State Police responded to a theft complaint from a railroad company by borrowing a high-end surveillance camera from a nearby agency, only to have that very camera taken by alleged thieves. Haley Uteva Conrad, 29, 905 Main St., Milford; and Austin Ray Holdeman-Manges, 18, 19 E. North St., Milford, are both …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — Police officers from across parts of northern Indiana — including more than 60 K9 units — honored Cas, the Whitley County K9 killed last week in a fiery crash. Her death came in the line of duty after a motorist being chased by police on US 30 near Columbia City swerved to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — With dangerous temperatures and high humidity forecast beginning Thursday, many area communities are offering cooling centers to help residents stay safe. The National Weather Service announced the region is under an excessive heat warning as tempertures by Friday and Saturday reach into the mid-90s. Numerous communities are opening facilities to help folks stay …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Town Council approved installations of an entrance sign and a storage shed at Claypool Mobile Home Park during its meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Joe Nelson, an owner of the mobile home park, was present at the meeting to discuss the installations with the town council. “I’m looking at having a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Chamber of Commerce welcomed new business Warriors Nutrition, 706 S. Huntington St., to town today, July 17, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Since its first day of business June 1, Warriors Nutrition has offered healthy nutritional smoothies — with over 100 different flavors available — and several options of teas, both of which are …read more.

MILFORD — Word of Truth Ministries will hold a community outreach celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, in the grassy lot on the north side of the Dollar General store in Milford. “We are going to have activities for the children like a bouncy house and yard games and we will …read more.

MENTONE — A caucus has been announced in Mentone to fill the vacancy left by the death of Franklin Township Advisory Board Member Buni R. Leininger July 7. Michael L. Ragan, chairman of the Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee announced the caucus and said the event will be held in the Mentone Town Hall at …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 8:14 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 4100 block North Clemente Court, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of a runaway. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:56 p.m. Monday, July 15, 100 block East Esterbrook Drive, North Webster. …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, East Old Road 30, west of North CR 450E, Warsaw. Drivers: Ellie M. Nieveen, 20, East Old Road 30, Warsaw; and Larry D. Hollingsworth, 59, East Huntington Street, North Webster. Nieveen was pulling her vehicle out of a …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following person was booked in the Fulton County Jail:

WARSAW — Combined Community Services will hold its annual Tools for School event at the Kosciusko County Community Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. Tools for School helps prepare Kosciusko County K-12 students in need for the upcoming school year by providing them with some of the essential school supplies.  Students …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum will present “Along Wawasee’s Waco Drive,” a Centennial Homes program featuring 100-year-old houses on Waco Drive, formerly SR 13. The program will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in the Community Center, North Long Drive, Syracuse. The presentation includes the South Park neighborhood. The homes featured have “seen” …read more.

Courtney Kruse pauses momentarily during her participation in an ultra relay event for MS. Shortly before noon Wednesday, she was nearing the Whitley County line. Courtney Kruse LARWILL — Courtney Kruse literally ran through Kosciusko County on Wednesday. The 38-year-old New Jersey resident is running a 150-mile segment in six days from Valparaiso to Van …read more.

WARSAW — During the recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Warsaw, Indiana District Governor Jud Rouch spoke about “Being a Kiwanian” and the camaradery shared among fellow Kiwanians. While traveling for his job, Rouch has tried to visit other Kiwanis Clubs or attend fundraising events to learn about different communities and meet new people. He told …read more.

WARSAW — Call ‘em what you will — frankfurters, wieners, red hots, coneys, tube steaks — hot dogs are the No. 1 mainstay of summertime cuisine. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans down 7 billion hot dogs, 150 million on the Fourth of July alone. Annually, we consume 20 billion of them, averaging 70 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Kolton With a white glove on his left paw, Kolton is ready to hit the field and catch some zingers. Kolton is a two-year-old, neutered, male American Staffordshire Terrier mix, weighing 65 pounds. He has …read more.

SYRACUSE — When the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District sends out the certified letter of requirement to connect, it will be exactly three years after TCRSD patrons were first warned that penalties would ensue. With a new direction, additional facilities, and a new attorney on their team, the district is ready to crack down on …read more.

BOURBON — Triton High School players are invited to a fallball softball league at the City-County Athletic Complex starting in August.

WARSAW — A benefit motorcycle ride is planned in memory of Taiya Hope at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds to help with funeral expenses incurred after the death of the 20-year-old disabled woman. Registration for the charity ride for Taiya Hope will begin at 10 a.m., July 27. The ride begins at noon. Suggested donations are …read more.

NAPPANEE — The NorthWood High School athletic office is accepting applications for All Sports passes. 

KOSCIUSKO — A Nappanee man was arrested after allegedly using a dead man’s identity while pawning items at Cashland. Justin Orville Beach, 37, 451 E. Centennial St., Nappanee, is being charged with two counts of synthetic identify deception; and two counts of forgery, all level 6 felonies.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on …read more.

SYRACUSE — At a special meeting Tuesday, July 16, the Wawasee Community School Corp. board approved the hiring of John Snyder to serve as an assistant principal at Wawasee High School. His two-year contract begins today, Wednesday, July 17. Snyder, recommended by Dr. Tom Edington, the corporation’s superintendent, will specifically serve as assistant principal of …read more.

WARSAW — Magical Meadows, a therapeutic horse-riding facility in Warsaw, will welcome country music singer and songwriter John King on Saturday, July 20. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. and King will begin at 6:30 p.m. Concessions will include hot dogs, chips, The Igloo ice cream and Wire and Steam coffee drinks will be available …read more.

John R. Shumaker, 91, passed away at Parkview Hospital in Columbia City at 3:10 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2019, where he had been for a week. He was born on Oct. 25, 1927, in Wabash County, Indiana a son of the late John W. Shumaker and Lola (Warner) Smith. His formative years were spent in …read more.

Sandra S. Watkins, 73, of Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Arrangements with DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Deann Warren went to be with the Lord at 10:55 p.m., July 12, 2019. She was born on Dec. 17, 1966, to Frank Warren and Cass Rish. She was a very talented young lady with a list of hobbies that had no end. She was an avid skater and had competed as a dance Roller-skater …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:33 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 4300 block of North Basswood Drive, Warsaw. Police responded to the Roger Hand residence to investigate a criminal mischief. The victim reported structure damage totaling $500. 8:17 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 5100 block of West Rowland Lane, Silver …read more.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The association of Vincent Banks with ownership of Rise ‘n Roll, 2568 Walton Blvd., Warsaw, stemmed from accounts in April and August 2017 in which Banks was listed as owner. A check with the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office does not show Banks as an owner. Documents do show that Vincent Banks was …read more.

Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:59 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Trent A. Crabtree, 30, East Wall Street, Liberty Mills; Bryan C. Crawley, 44, Sharon Street, Winona Lake. Crabtree told police he was backing his vehicle out of a parking space and that his vehicle …read more.

WARSAW — An excessive heat watch for later this week has been issued by the National Weather Service, The watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening as high temps are expected to move into the mid-90s and the heat indices will range from around 105 to 110 degrees. An excessive heat watch …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Jail:

Darlene K. Reese, 69, Leesburg, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2019, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. She was born on Sept. 2, 1949, in Warsaw, to Lowell and Lola Jean (Horn) Whetstone. She graduated from Akron High School and attended International Business College in Fort Wayne. She grew up in …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — The 24th annual Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow will be held the second weekend in August in Morsches Park, Columbia City. The three-day event from Aug. 9-11 celebrates our Native American heritage and offer a glimpse into the past in understanding the important role they had in forming the history of Indiana.  The event …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse resident Doug Schrock waited patiently for the Syracuse Town Council to get to “old business” during its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 16. Up for discussion was approving funds to aid in the repairing of the flood control structure located in Crosson Mill Park. Once the council got to old business, Schrock …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s Department of Public works has announced a road closure for North Park Avenue beginning Wednesday. Park Avenue between Glessner Street and Hitzler Street will be closed to remove the old railroad tracks that are under the pavement. Work is set to begin at 7 a.m., Wednesday, July 17.  Weather permitting, work is …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Kevin Gelbaugh was welcomed to the table during Winona Lake Town Council’s monthly meeting Tuesday, July 16, after being announced as the new fire chief. Gelbaugh will fill the position previously held by Mitch Titus, who died in May as a result of a workplace accident. Gelbaugh declined to make a public …read more.

WARSAW – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday that bridge maintenance is scheduled along US 30 in two locations in Whitley and Kosciusko counties, beginning Wednesday, July 17, weather permitting. Beginning as soon as Wednesday, motorists may experience alternating lane restrictions and traffic directed by a flagger at two locations: US 30 over …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office will hold its monthly Community Resource Day from 1 to 6 p.m. July 23 in the lobby of the Kosciusko County Jail. Representatives from local resource organizations will be on hand with information and resources that are available in our community for those struggling with substance abuse disorder …read more.

WARSAW — A local man was arrested after allegedly battering two people while in the presence of a child. Timothy Jacob McClurg, 29, 3699 N. CR 175E, Warsaw; also showing an address of 5430 Old Maumee Road, No. 80, Fort Wayne; is being charged with residential entry, domestic battery with a child under 16 present, …read more.

Pauline J. Salomon, 86, Winona Lake, passed away at 2 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2019, in Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 1, 1932, to Paul and Rose (Feislli) Schneider in Pittsburg, Penn. She was united in marriage to Milton G. Salomon on June 5, 1954 in Pittsburg, Penn. She retired in 1992 as …read more.

Jo Ann Reed Pound, 84, a long-time resident of Kosciusko County, passed away at 7:39 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2019, in Winona Lake. She was born Feb. 16, 1935, to Ronald and Doris (Grant) Reed in Plymouth. She was united in marriage on Nov. 3, 1954, to Loren J. Pound. She graduated from Warsaw High School …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:47 p.m. Monday, July 15, 1300 block Dogwood Street, Warsaw. Ashley Kay Blackburn reported theft of a license plate.   10:54 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2200 block North CR 650W, Warsaw. KCSO contacted in reference to an incident with a man at Swanson’s …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 2:03 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, SR 25, Mentone. Driver: Lindsay H. Utter, 28, North CR 825E, Mentone. Utter’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000.  9:20 p.m. Monday, July 15, Syracuse-Webster Road, west of North CR 700E, North Webster. Driver: Raele H. …read more.

Amanda Sue Hench, 32, passed away at 6:55 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Warsaw.  She was born on Aug. 18, 1986, to Dennis and Christine (Paxton) Hench in Carlisle, Penn. She graduated from Warsaw Community High School and attended IVY Tech. She was employed most recently at the Texas Roadhouse, Warsaw. She is survived by …read more.

WARSAW — After twenty years of his career as a financial advisor in a bank setting, Andy Manes is branching out and will begin an independent role with Pearl Financial.   Pearl Financial, a comprehensive wealth management firm, is at 1822 E. Center St., in The Heyde Group building.   Manes, who holds multiple licenses …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

WARSAW — Warsaw Rotary Club members and local residents helped lay approximately 350 square feet of bricks at the cog monument at the Warsaw Rotary Park on Tuesday, July 16. The park, set in a triangular space located at the corner of West Market and West Center Streets, is set to open sometime this fall, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee heard an update on the Conklin Bay project at its meeting Monday, July 15. The group also discussed plans for this weekend’s Tour des Lakes. Most of the meeting centered on the new Conklin Bay project. Construction on the project is set to begin. A $1 million Next Levels grant …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in finding Vincent Carnegie, who has an active Kosciusko County felony warrant. Carnegie is 29 years old, 6’2″ tall and weighs 185 lbs. Anyone with information as to Vincent’s whereabouts is urged to contact dispatch at (574) 267-5667.

By Darla McCammon If it is too good to be true, it probably is not a good idea to invest in it. For the most part, you will not get rich quickly by investing in art or becoming a collector of art. You can, however, make a modest income with patience and thorough research into …read more.

Deanna Walton, 75, of New Paris, passed away at home surrounded by her family. She was born on Oct. 27, 1943, in Noble County, to Glenn and Virginia (Clingerman) Kunce. She was married to Clifford Walton, who preceded her in 2018. She was a secretary for many years with L.M Berry in Warsaw, and was …read more.

Jo Ann Pound, 84, Warsaw, passed away at 7:34 p.m., Monday, July 15, 2019, in Grace Village Health Care and Rehabilitation, Winona Lake. Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

NORTH WEBSTER — A power outage has been reported in the North Webster area. According to the NIPSCO website, 1,213 customers in the area are currently affected by this outage.  A NIPSCO representative said they are aware of the situation but gave no estimated time for power restoration. The NIPSCO website shows that the cause …read more.

Terry A. Walls, 66, McGuffey, Ohio, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 12:26 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital, in Lima, Ohio. He was born on Aug. 11, 1952, in Warsaw, to Eastel E. and Ruby (Manns) Walls. He graduated from Wawasee High School in Syracuse, and served in the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation has been presented a $150,000 grant from the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation. This matching grant will be used to further the Wawasee Inlets Nutrient Study, an initiative to provide a comprehensive analysis of the nutrient and sediment loads within the Wawasee Watershed. The grant was funded through Northeast Indiana …read more.

NAPPANEE — One of the largely unsung benefactors in the Nappanee community is the Open Door food pantry, located in the former train depot at 292 S. Main St. The ministry started in the basement of Nappanee United Methodist Church in 1972 and moved to its present location about 15 years ago when the city …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw 13/14 all-star baseball team swept the Indiana District 14 Tournament over the weekend.

WINONA LAKE — Dr. Kris Farwell, mathematics program director at Grace College, was elected the Indiana Chair of Mathematical Association of America, the world’s largest community of mathematicians, students and enthusiasts. Farwell will serve as chair for a three-year term. Farwell received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. He has …read more.

SOUTH BEND — The South Bend Cubs announced Tuesday that the Pitbull concert cancelled earlier this summer has been rescheduled for Friday, Aug. 16, at Four Winds Field. 

LARWILL — The Whitko School Board heard a presentation on Little Free Libraries during its meeting on Monday, July 15. Hilary Stouder, a librarian at both Pierceton and South Whitley Elementary Schools; and MaryHelen Gensch, Title I reading interventionist for Pierceton Elementary School, held the presentation. On July 8, a Little Free Library was established …read more.

LORETTO, TENN. – A police department in Tennessee is warning people to stop flushing drugs down their toilets or sinks, out of fear that it could create “meth-gators.”

Helen Ewen, 85, Silver Lake, passed away at 9:22 a.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

WARSAW — A runner participating in part of the cross-country MS Run the US  is expected to pass through Kosciusko County Wednesday as she promotes a better understanding of Multiple Sclerosis. Courtney Kruse, 38, of Byram Township, New Jersey, is running a 150-mile segment in six days from Valparaiso to Van Wert, Ohio, in the …read more.

Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:15 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2500 block of Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Police responded to Walmart to investigate a theft. Taken were six clothing items and one roller stamp. Value: $116.15. 8:50 p.m. Monday, July 15, 200 block of South Cleveland Street, Warsaw. Police responded …read more.

WARSAW — The Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts has announced details or auditions for young people that will lead to castings for two productions. The first show is a Halloween-themed production that is yet to be determined. The other is the family musical, Annie. Casting is for the roles of Annie and the orphans …read more.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Jennifer L. Garza, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 3:10 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.

Martin J. Holbrook, 82, Warsaw, passed away at 7:47 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Avalon Village in Ligonier, at the age of 82. He was born on March 10, 1937, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Charles “Milt” Holbrook and Elizabeth “Eliza” Holbrook. On July 7, 1956, he was married to Nora (Williams) Holbrook. They …read more.

Dale R. Halsey, 79, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at home. He was born on Nov. 1, 1939, the son of Asa “Ray” and Wilda (Gonser) Halsey in LaGrange County. On Aug. 24, 1968, he married Ruthann Parker in Albion, Mich. He is survived by his wife, Ruthann Halsey of Ligonier; …read more.

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WARSAW — Customers who use Indiana American Water are seeing their monthly bill rise twice in the next year. The overall 7.9 increase is coming in two steps, including one that kicked in July, according to information provided by the utility. The announcement came in a presentation to city council Monday night, July 15, by …read more.

MENTONE — The Tippecanoe Valley School Board approved multiple new hires for the corporation and accepted a grant from REMC during the meeting held tonight, July 15. Tippecanoe Valley High School Principal Brandon Kresca introduced three of the school’s newest hires. Andrew Childress was hired as a physical education/strength and conditioning teacher. Childress is from …read more.

GOSHEN — A statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a three-year-old girl from Elkhart County, according to the Indiana State Police. Goshen Police are investigating the disappearance of Avelina Seleni Juraz Duran, a Hispanic girl who is 3 feet tall and weighs 45 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes with a mole …read more.

A protest about the county’s animal control officer is scheduled for 8 a.m. July 23, outside the Kosciusko County Courthouse. WARSAW — More rumblings related to the recent incident involving Kosciusko Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase are taking place. A protest is being planned for 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, on the courthouse lawn, prior to …read more.

Robin E. Briggs, 62, of Mentone, Indiana passed at 10:25 am, Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw, Indiana. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Darlene K. Reese, 69, of Leesburg, IN passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 15 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN.

WARSAW — The Tiger Softball Camp slated for this week is cancelled.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:13 p.m. Monday, July 15, 300 block of West Market Street, Warsaw. Police took a report from Roberto Rodriquez in reference to a stolen wallet. Damage: $700. Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:58 a.m. Saturday, July …read more.