WARSAW — Following the death of an 8-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle on Husky Trail last month, city officials are working to make changes to improve safety. “We are not here to vote on anything today,” said Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer at the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting held Wednesday, July 10. …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — A driver suspected of carjacking in Plymouth led police on a chase through parts of two other counties and ended in a fiery crash that killed a police dog in Whitley County. The incident began around 3:30 p.m. in Plymouth where police learned of a carjacking near the LifePlex gym close to …read more.

WARSAW — At approximately 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, Lutheran EMS and Atwood Fire Department were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 30, west of Fox Farm Road in Warsaw. Initial reports indicated that four people were injured in the accident and extrication was required. The eastbound lane of U.S. 30 …read more.

AKRON, Ohio – The FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby is coming to Ohio next week.

MARSHALL COUNTY — Officers with multiple police departments in three counties were involved in pursuing an armed robbery suspect from Marshall County. At approximately 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, officers with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a man armed with a gun stealing a vehicle. The vehicle pursuit started in …read more.

IRVING, Texas – College football has a lot up its sleeve in preparation for its 150th year of football.

WARSAW — For more than 20 years, Philip Peters has brought the Haai Inc. Shark Encounter exhibit to all 50 states except Alaska. And this week, Peters and his crew of three nurse sharks are performing daily at the Kosciusko County Fair. Peters, who hails from The Netherlands but resides in Florida, has been fascinated …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs Foundation has announced its tryout dates for the summer 2020 developmental travel baseball teams.

WARSAW — An 11-year-old girl was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for injuries sustained in a truck versus pedestrian accident at the Creighton’s Crazy Egg Café parking lot at 4217 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw. At approximately 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Atwood Fire Department and …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood has announced students will be admitted to athletic events for free for the 2019-20 school year.

MARSHALL COUNTY — A 42-year-old Bremen man was arrested Tuesday, July 9, on charges of sexual misconduct with a minor. Marlin Slabaugh was arrested by Marshall County Sheriff’s Deputies following an investigation. Marshall County authorities were notified at 12:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, of inappropriate sexual contact between Slabaugh and a juvenile. Slabaugh has been …read more.

WARSAW — A local real estate team has been recognized as one of the top 1,000 in the industry nationwide. Dan and Amanda Harstine of Integrity Real Estate in Warsaw was named one of America’s Top 1,000 Real State Professionals by REAL Trends, in combination with the Wall Street Journal. The announcement was published in …read more.

SYRACUSE — An officer responding to assist another police agency reporting shots fired, resulted in the death of a pit bull and an arrest of a man on warrants and new charges. Eric Lee Spindler, 43, with addresses of 1067 Miami Trail, Bremen, and 11153 N. Ideal Beach Drive, Syracuse, was arrested on numerous charges …read more.

INDIANA — Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is warning Hoosiers to beware of a specific home-repair scam reported to his office following recent severe weather across the state. Callers have reported that certain home-improvement contractors have visited storm-damaged homes and offered to waive insurance deductibles for consumers who contract with them to make repairs. This …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Jedi With the ability to harness the power of the Force, Jedi is ready to protect you from the Dark Side. Jedi is a one-year-old, neutered, male Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix, weighing 52 …read more.

WARSAW — Members of Altrusa-Warsaw, in conjunction with American Dream Tours of Plymouth, are sponsoring a bus trip to Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 17.   An expert guide will share his knowledge of Chicago and all types of facts about the city.   See where Al Capone hung out, the church that gave birth to …read more.

ANDREWS, INDIANA — LLL Truck Repair of Andrews and American Huey 369, a non-profit organization based in Peru are partnering to host a special event recognizing veterans and active duty personnel from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., July 20.

WARSAW — A Warsaw Community High School alumnus will return to Kosciusko County to take part in an event designed to benefit a local addiction prevention program. Emily Behny, a native of Silver Lake and 2005 WCHS graduate who currently lives in New York City where she works as a singer and actor, will teach …read more.

WARSAW — The Monster Truck Mash came to the Kosciukso County Community Fair Tuesday night, thrilling fans with some high octane action.

SOUTH BEND — Democrat Pat Hackett has announced her plans to seek the Democratic nomination for the 2nd Congressional District. Hackett ran in the 2018 primary and lost to Mel Hall, who went on to lose in the general election to incumbent Republican Jackie Walorski. “We continue to have significant work to do in this …read more.

Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, US 30 and Springhill Road, Warsaw. Drivers: David L. Hayslip, 63, SR 125, Otway, Ohio; Kha D. Gilbert, 19, Fillmore Court, Merrillville. Hayslip told police he was driving his vehicle eastbound on US 30 and changed lanes from the …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 person was booked in the Elkhart County Detention Facility:

SAN DIEGO – Whitney Wright recently completed a bike tour of the west coast of the United States, going from Washington to California.

WARSAW — The Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12, at the administrative offices of Kosciusko Community Hospital (KCH). This month, we will gain information and enthusiasm from staff members of Fitness Forum. Each month is an opportunity to learn more from professionals and specialists in …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Jacob Krugman and Kyler Hauptli were among the Academic All-State recipients for baseball.

WARSAW — The Board of Aviation Commissioners looked toward the future with a discussion on the Warsaw Municipal Airport’s 2020 budget during its meeting on Tuesday, July 9. Airport Manager Nick King presented a draft of the airport’s 2020 budget to board members and estimated a 23.7 percent change in overall funding. For 2019, the …read more.

SYRACUSE — A familiar face was approved by the Wawasee School Board as the new principal of Wawasee High School during the board’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, July 9, in Syracuse. Geoff Walmer, who began his public education career as a teacher for five years at WHS and also served as the school’s assistant …read more.

Pictured are scenes from Sunday night’s opening ceremonies at the Kosciusko County Community Fair. The fair continues through Saturday.

WARSAW — For Esther Johnson, the 61st time was the charm. Johnson entered the Kosciusko County Community Fair’s open class competition as she had been doing for more than a half century. Unlike previous years, she was shocked to see a purple ribbon attached to the children’s outfit she had sewn. “One of the ladies …read more.

Isletta M. Carwile, 94, Kennedale, Texas, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Pecan Manor Nursing Home in Kennedale, Texas. She was born on March 23, 1925, in Summitville, to John Henry and Agnes (Cartwright) Fuller. She graduated from Swayzee High School and Ball State University in …read more.

Isletta M. Carwile, 94, Texas, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Pecan Manor Nursing Home in Kennedale, Texas. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Pete O’Connell, 75, Winona Lake, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Fort Wayne. He was born in Warsaw. Pete O’Connell proudly served his country in Vietnam, as a Marine. After his service, he indulged his wanderlust and traveled the country he loved so much. He was an amazing father, grandfather, …read more.

Members of the Kosciusko County BZA discuss conditions for an exception to allow a home occupation. KOSCIUSKO — During the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held this morning, July 9, board members approved an exception to allow a dog breeding home occupation that has been on the agenda for months. Jacob Ponko, of …read more.

NAPPANEE – The Stillson sisters, Summer and Cybil, are continuing to excel in the golf world.

Mary Elizabeth (Marsh) Hammersley, 94, Kokomo, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Primrose Assisted Living in Kokomo.  She was born April 11, 1925, in Atwood, to Russell and Hazel (Parks) Marsh.  On Oct. 24, 1945, she married Robert E. Hammersley, and he preceded her in death on January 12, 1992. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The regular membership meeting of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce followed a Dixie Day Festival committee meeting Monday, July 8, at the chamber office, Tippecanoe Township Building. Jim Smith presided at the meeting. The Dixie Day Festival was first and foremost on everyone’s mind. It celebrates the historic Dixie sternwheel …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw resident Robert “Bob” Swanson was honored as veteran of the month at the Kosciusko Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, July 9.  Swanson was born July 19, 1931. He grew up in the Atwood area and graduated from Atwood High School in 1950.  At the age of 18, he owned and operated a Standard …read more.

By Darla McCammon We wrote about places to go this summer. Venice was not on our list.  Let’s make another stop. Try the Kosciusko County Fair. Be sure you walk through the first building on your right as you enter. This is where you will see the open competition and a great deal of creativity …read more.

Pictured, from left, County Attorney Chad Miner, County Auditor Michelle Puckett and Commissioner Bob Conley. KOSCIUSKO — As Kosciusko County continues to look into an incident involving County Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase, the county commissioners crafted a new policy in regard to how animals should be treated in some cases. The Kosciusko Commissioners on …read more.

FORT WAYNE —  On March 11, 2019, during lunch at West Noble High School, a student began to choke. A fellow student, Titus Allard, noticed and rushed over to help. Allard performed abdominal thrusts until the student could resume breathing.

PIERCETON — The town of Pierceton is one step closer to returning its police force to full strength as well as shoring up the department’s headquarters, following the regular monthly meeting of the town board Monday night, July 8. With council members Matt Brubaker and Tom Barker, voting 2-0 and Mandy Espinoza absent, the town …read more.

Eugene “Gene” E. Tilbury, 88, Warsaw, formerly of Milford, passed away July 3, 2019, at Warsaw Meadows. He was born Feb. 2, 1931, in Camby, Minn. to Clarence and Alice (Laabs) Tilbury. He married Phyllis Grace Collins on June 20, 1957; she preceded him in death on Feb. 7, 2010. He honorably served in the …read more.

CASS COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces that State Road 25 will close Wednesday north of Logansport in Cass County while crews work on a curve correction.

Valis G. Owens, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 10:02 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2019, in his residence. He was born on July 3, 1939, to Butler and Annie (Whitaker) Owens in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He was united in marriage on July 27, 1956, to Janice (Holbrook) Owens in Warsaw. He has been retired for 15 years …read more.

Joan Reidenbach, 80, Ligonier, passed away surrounded by her family on July 8, 2019. She was born June 1, 1939, to Jess and Ruby (Frick) Riddle in Kendallville. On Nov. 30, 1958, she married Dick Reidenbach, he preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 1982. She retired from West Noble School Corporation after 31 years …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Two local people were arrested after officers went to a residence to serve an arrest warrant and found drugs in a vehicle. Matthew Dillan Mahaska, 26, 4961 S. Mallard Road #1, Mentone, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. Katlynn Leanne …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township advisory boards Monday, July 8, unanimously approved Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s proposed 2020 operations and equipment replacement budgets. Scott proposed $1,894,899 for operations and $635,000 for equipment replacement. The operations total represents a 3.99% increase from this year’s budget, which includes a 2% salary increase for the chiefs, …read more.

WARSAW —Heartline Pregnancy Center’s Donut Dash will take place on October 19 and the group is seeking sponsorships for the event. Heartline invites area businesses to sponsor the 5K run/walk for life. Sponsors’ logos and promotional items will be featured throughout the event, and those who sign up before August 31, 2019 will get premium …read more.

Silver Lake Officers from the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:58 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 400 block of West Hilltop Lane, Silver Lake. Police responded to the Angie Bradley residence to investigate a theft. No other information was available on the report. Syracuse Officers from the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following …read more.

WARSAW — Using a canoe dates back to a time when canoes were an essential form of transportation on waterways. Today they are primarily used for recreation and considered a relaxing, family friendly activity. In Kosciusko County, it appears canoes are primarily found on the Tippecanoe River, said Ashlee Jackson, conservation officer with the Indiana …read more.

    MILFORD —  The seat on the left side of the Milford Town Council table was occupied by its third different member in the past eight months on Monday night. Although Ken Long has joined his fellow council members for budget meetings since his election by caucus last month, last night was his first …read more.

Rosemary Elizabeth Carney, 91, rural Columbia City, died at 7:54 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2019, at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne, where she had been for the last week. She was born March 9, 1928, in Columbia City, a daughter of the late James and Lulu (Anderson) Egner. She was born and raised in Columbia City …read more.

Warren Dean Deck, 72, Churubusco, passed away on July 6, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born in Wolf Lake, on April 28, 1947, to Warren and Hilda (Roche) Deck Sr. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, graduating from Churubusco High School in 1965. After high school, he served in …read more.

Shawn Webb, 49, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 7, 2019, at his residence. He was born March 19, 1970, in San Bernardino, CA to Allen and Debra (Brown) Webb. On February 2, 1998, he married Dawn Brown, who survives. He enjoyed being outside no matter if it was hunting, fishing, gardening, riding his four-wheeler …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Jean Purcell, formerly of Milford, is celebrating her 100th birthday on Monday, July 8. She was born in 1919. She currently resides at Grace Village in Winona Lake. She was born Jean Christiansen in Chicago, Ill.  She married Lester Purcell in Chicago on Aug. 13, 1941. They moved to Milford when Da-Lite …read more.

Paul E. Kline, 74, Roann, passed away July 6, 2019, at his residence. He was born to Ray L. and Opal F. (Simpson) Kline Sr. on Dec. 30, 1944, in Wabash County. On Aug. 7, 1965, Paul Kline married Ruth Ann Miller, she survives in Roann. He worked for Metzger Trucking, Silver Lake, retiring after …read more.

Gelacia Guerrero, 86, Wabash, died at 5:13 am, Monday, July 8, 2019, at her home. She was born Nov. 21, 1932, in Mexico to Gumecindo and Anselma (Zuniga) Duarte. She married Daniel G. Guerrero on April 24, 1952; he died Aug. 4, 2010. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wabash Congregation of …read more.

Roger J. Haney, 54, Plymouth passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2019, in the SJRMC Plymouth Campus. He was born on April 23, 1965, in Plymouth, to Robert and Geneva (Howard) Haney. He was a graduate of John Glenn High Schooo. He enjoyed archery hunting, spending time outdoors and football. He was a long-haul …read more.

Barbara Sue Cook, 63, Rochester, passed away at 5:33 a.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on Dec. 2, 1955, in Rochester, the daughter of Arthur Dale and Esther R. (Palmer) Walsh. In 1982, she married Gary D. Cook. They later divorced. Sue worked at Moore Business Forms, Rochester, for …read more.

Buni Leininger, 70, rural Akron, passed unexpectedly Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Frederick Thompson, 84, Rochester, passed at 4:16 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Huntington. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron

Roger E. Hahn, 93, Nappanee, died at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. He was born in Wakarusa on Jan. 22, 1926, to Lola (Loucks) and Floyd Hahn. On Oct. 6, 1946, he married Virginia Mishler. She passed away on Dec. 4, 1985.  He married Louise Sletten in 1986. She survives. He …read more.

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

SOUTH BEND — A local family’s worst nightmare: their toddler fell to her death after slipping out the 11th story window of a cruise ship docked in Puerto Rico on Sunday. The family lives and works locally. The girl’s mother is Kimberly Wiegand, who used to be a deputy prosecutor for St. Joseph County. Her …read more.

Nancy Ruth Overstreet, 99, Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, known to everyone as simply “Ruth”, went to meet her Savior at 12:50 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Grace Village Health. She was born on April 4, 1920, in Spring City, Tenn. to Effie (Montgomery) and William Amos Clifton. On Oct. 4, …read more.

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WARSAW – The Broken Horn Ranch rodeo took center stage Monday night at the Kosciusko County Community Fair grandstand.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee held its annual Warrior Open golf outing Monday at South Shore Golf Club.

LEESBURG — On Monday, July 8, the regular monthly Town Council meeting returned to the town hall building — something that hasn’t happened since 2016. Due to issues with the American Disability Act, town meetings were not held at that location for the past three years, but renovations to make the town hall ADA compliant …read more.

WARSAW — Lake City Bank is investing $750,000 in the Community Investment Fund of Indiana (CIFI). CIFI is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) serving the state of Indiana. Lake City’s investment gives CIFI additional money to make loans to historically underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses that lack access to capital and do not qualify …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library’s Board of Trustees on Monday, July 8, heard a report from Director Ann Zydek on the success of the library’s recent attraction, The Curiosity Dome. “What was really neat was we had awesome assistance from throughout the day,” said Zydek, who told the board 660 patrons attended the …read more.

WARSAW – Beginning Thursday, July 11, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation will host eleven “Hometown Chats” in communities throughout the county. The purpose of the chats is for the Community Foundation to hear from residents in each town about what the needs are in their communities. The chats will help inform the Community Foundation’s grantmaking …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 7:57 a.m. Sunday, July 7, South Main Street, south of Section Street, Milford. Driver: Adrian J. White, 17, James Street, Milford. White reached for his phone and drove into the side of a parked vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. North Webster Officers with the …read more.

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

Joanne Marie Shartzer, 80, Syracuse, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. Syracuse.

Priscilla Waidley, 78, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:18 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2019, in AMG Specialty Hospital, Muncie. She was born on April 22, 1941, to Ervin and Kathryn (Swalley) Waidley in Erie, Pennsylvania. Priscilla was an inspector for the egg and poultry agricultural industry. She was a devoted member of the First United …read more.

Traffic on part of Commerce Drive in front of Lake Village Shopping Center will be Slowed by pavement work Tuesday, July 9. The pavement work will be west of the new section of Commerce Drive that was constructed this spring. There will be access to local businesses during the work.  However, expect some delays, according …read more.

ETNA GREEN — A second candidate has filed to run for the Etna Township Trustee’s vacancy. Rita Anglin, 2757 N. CR 875W, Etna Green, filed Monday morning, July 8, just ahead of the 2 p.m. deadline, according to Mike Ragan, Kosciusko County Republican Chairman. The vacancy opened up after the resignation of the trustee, Gary …read more.

WARSAW — The 13th annual Jimmy Baker Memorial Golf Outing will be held Sunday, July 14. The Jimmy Baker Diabetes Fund was established by the Warsaw Elks Lodge #802 in memory of devoted member Jimmy Baker. This fund helps to provide assistance to those in our community with diabetes treatment. This fund also helps provide …read more.

WARSAW — Due to mechanical issues at Warsaw Community High School, Warsaw Community Schools will be moving the second session of summer school for middle school through high school students to Edgewood Middle School effective Tuesday, July 9. The entire second session will take place at Edgewood Middle School. Parking for summer school will be …read more.

Valis G. Owens, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 10:02 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2019, in residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

WINONA LAKE — Winona Lake Town Coordinator Craig Allebach announced on Monday, July 8, that roadwork was beginning in several places around the town. Beginning Monday morning, work will begin on milling and resurfacing the following streets in Winona Lake — Kings Highway from Argonne Road to Miller Field; Mineral Springs; Kings Court; Cherry Avenue; 11th Street; 12th Street; 2nd Street; College Avenue …read more.

Richard Lamar Sheets, 76, passed away, surrounded by his wife and children, at 4:30 a.m., Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Elkhart General Hospital after prolonged health issues.  He was born Feb. 6, 1943, in Elkhart County to Carl and Mildred (Miller) Sheets.  He grew up in New Paris/Nappanee area and lived his lifetime in Elkhart …read more.

Braelynn Lila Jane Ousley, passed away unexpectedly at 9:51 p.m., Thursday, July 4, 2019, at her family’s home in Pierceton. She was 15 months old. She is the daughter of Kyle Ousley and Lauren (Hall) Cox, both of Pierceton. She is survived by her parents; four brothers: Keegan, Dean, Wyatt and Dominick; a younger sister, …read more.

Dolores Marie Hatfield, a resident of Warsaw, passed away at 4:55 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2019, while surrounded with love and her family. She was 77 years old and passed at home. She was born in Brownsville, Texas and was the daughter of Antonio and Margarita Jimenez. She was one of ten children and would go …read more.

WARSAW — Concessions are open at the Kosciusko County Community Fair this morning, Monday, July 8. Visitors who are hungry for lunch can get a fair lunch pass at the main gate, Gate C. They pay the adult price and get a refund if they leave by 2 p.m. The fair features 42 food concessions …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 7:06 a.m. Friday, July 5, 3400 block of West SR 14, Silver Lake. Police responded to the Johnathan Seitner residence to investigate a stolen picnic table. Value: $500. Claypool Officers from the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:40 p.m. Friday, July …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 8:53 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, North SR 13 and East CR 300N, Pierceton. Drivers: Megan L. Dawson, 18, North Bobwhite Drive, Warsaw; Alyson L. Nicodemus, 22, South CR 450W, South Whitley. Police said Dawson was driving her vehicle northbound on SR 13 and …read more.

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

Braelynn Lila Jane Ousley passed away unexpectedly in her Pierceton, home on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Fifteen months old at the time of her death, she is the daughter of Kyle Ousley and Lauren (Hall) Cox. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Condolences at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

MICHIGAN CITY — The search is on for a missing South Bend teen who authorities say was swept away in Lake Michigan.

Bonita R. “Bonnie” Geiger, 90, North Webster, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at her home. She was born on January 22, 1929, in Kimmell, to Lawrence L. and Lura L. (Steller) McLallin. She graduated in 1947 from Cromwell High School in Cromwell and attended Wayne University School of Beauty Culture in Fort Wayne. …read more.

WARSAW — Real Services, the agency behind Meals On Wheels, is organizing a raffle with a top prize of $25,000. Tickets for The Real Big Raffle are $50. Coupon forms must be received by 4:30 on July 24 to be included in the drawing at noon on Wednesday, July 31. Meals on Wheels supports those …read more.

Elsie Biesemeyer, 84, Silver Lake, passed away at 7:47 p.m., Friday, July 5, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born Nov. 14, 1934, in Buchanan County, Va. to Henry and Meadie (Stiltner) Meadows. She was united in marriage to Edwin Biesemeyer who preceded her on March 19, 2018. A 50-year resident of …read more.

WARSAW — Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana is hosting a Girl Scout for a Day event in Warsaw from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, at the First United Methodist Church in Warsaw. The church is located at 179 S. Indiana St., Warsaw. The event is free to the community. Learn how to be a …read more.

WARSAW —  A large crowd showed up to enjoy the 19th annual Kosciusko County Community Fair parade, with entries honoring the “Red, White and Blue and Old Engines Too” theme.  The procession started in the parking lot of the Warsaw Police Department and headed south on McKinley Street, then west on Market Street, onto Bronson Street …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is 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 Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at (574) 267-5667. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of Kosciusko County. The …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library has announced its list of upcoming events. Monday Afternoon At The Movies The library is inviting interested patrons to join staff for Movie Monday at 1:30 p.m. on July 8. This month’s feature will be “Operation Petticoat.”  Popcorn and a beverage will be provided.   SRP Movie Wednesdays Patrons are …read more.

SYRACUSE — It started out cloudy Saturday morning, July 6, for the start of the annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Bug Catch, but it didn’t keep over 100 youngsters and adults from gathering at the Ruddell Pavilion. After a brief informational time, explaining what the kids would be searching for and the meaning of these …read more.

SYRACUSE — Suzi Swinehart, Derek Miller, Evie Bultemeyer and Kent Yoder topped the 2019 Flotilla Road Race field.