SYRACUSE — Rain, a brief thunderstorm, just 90 minutes prior to the line-up of the 58th Wawasee Flotilla, didn’t dampen any spirits. All entries showed up to travel around the lake and show off their college spirits. The eight shore entries were also ready to support their college spirit. The parade was led by 10 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Accompanied by his menagerie of animal friends, animal handler Mark Kolhorst presents his Mark’s Ark Live Animal Show at North Webster Community Public Library on Wednesday, July 10 with two performances, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. While children of all ages are welcome at either show, the morning show is geared …read more.

SYRACUSE — A team of high schoolers from Wawasee High School ended up placing 9th in the final Drivers World Challenge held July 5 in London.  According to a Facebook post by a parent of one of Wawasee’s 14-member super mileage car team, Wawasee’s team was one of only two high school teams to make …read more.

PIERCETON — An unidentified man in a pickup suffered a severe fireworks-related injury to his hand Friday night. At approximately 6 p.m. Friday, July 5, Pierceton Fire Department and Lutheran EMS were called to the area of CR 300E and CR 550S in reference to a fireworks-related injury.  According to Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Public Information …read more.

David Earl Koldyke, Mentone, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family at 11:50 a.m.  Friday, July 5, 2019, at the age of 88. He was born Dec. 8, 1930, in Marion, to Ellen Fern (Anderson) Koldyke and Martin R. Koldyke. On Jan. 28, 1951, he was married to Dawn Lorraine (Kahler) Koldyke. …read more.

Sharon R. (Witzky) Koser Matthes of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne, at the age of 74. She was born Sept. 8, 1944 in Mansfield, Ohio, to Leila Mae (Seymour) Witzky and Harold Eugene Witzky. On May 15, …read more.

Elsie Biesemeyer, 84, Silver Lake, passed away at 7:47 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jerry H. McCartney, 87, Warsaw, passed away at 2:50 p.m. July 5, 2019, in Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. He was born April, 3, 1932, to Ray and Elma McCartney. On March 19, 1953, he was united in marriage in Warsaw to Margie Latta, who preceded him on Dec. 31, 2017. A lifelong Warsaw …read more.

By Susie Bolland Children’s Services Have you ever stepped outside at night and just stared up at the sky? Did you just stand there in awe at how amazing the universe is or even wonder what could be out there? I sure have! In fact, it is one of my favorite things to do. This …read more.

Jerald James “Jerry” Phillips, 74, Huntington, (formerly of Leesburg) passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at his home. He was born Dec, 7, 1944, in Huntington, to James A. & Helen Marie (Guynn) Phillips.  He grew up in Huntington and graduated in 1961 from Huntington Township High School. He was married on April 10, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Magician C.R. Ryan and sons bring cosmic magic to North Webster Community Public Library with his Out of This World Magic Show at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17. Rocketed with humor, illusions and audience participation, the magic show is a Summer Reading Program event open to all children and their families. …read more.

Frances M. Ervin, 93, Warsaw, passed at 6:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. She was born on May 2, 1926 in Akron, to Gordon and Edith (Vandermark) Young. She married in February 1946 in South Bend, to Orvil J. Ervin. He preceded her in April of 1953. Frances was …read more.

Mrs. Carmella Villasana, 87, Rochester, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Aug. 23, 1931, Carmella was born in Chicago to Joseph and Rose Laporte Modica. Carmella married  the love of her life, Mr.  Armondo “Andy”Villasana. They enjoyed many of life’s adventures. From their union came a son, …read more.

WARSAW — The route for the annual Kosciusko Community Fair Parade has changed this year due to construction on East Market Street, west of the fairgrounds.  The parade, which will be held Sunday, July 7, will begin in the parking lot of the Warsaw Police Department, north of Owen’s supermarket, and head south on McKinley …read more.

Mr. James L. Arnett, 67, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:47 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne. In Rensselaer, on Nov. 19, 1951, James Leonard Arnett was born to Toy Rex and Mary Lee Baldridge Arnett Sr.  Growing up as one of the nine Arnett …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 Detention Facility: Marshall The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor For many of us, our fondest memories revolve around a library card. Libraries are an essential part of how Americans learn and engage with their local communities. Have you ever wondered how public libraries got their start in the United States? Benjamin Franklin helped bring the library to the American …read more.

The headline was pretty simple: Warsaw City Council Explores The Idea Of Hiring Its Own Attorney. Getting to the possible end result in which council would retain its own attorney for questions they’d rather not ask the city attorney or two provided by the state will be a long slog and it certainly won’t show …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.

WARSAW — Country singer Janice Anne entertained the First Friday crowd Friday night, July 5 in downtown Warsaw. The Warsaw native was the featured entertainment and performed a range of songs with her band, Country Heart. First Friday also included a remote control racecar show and free hotdogs, watermelon and bottled water. xx

Pictured, from left, Kosciusko Commissioner Bob Conley, Commissioner President Cary Groninger and Commissioner Vice-President Brad Jackson. KOSCIUSKO — An executive session will be held following the regular Kosciusko County commissioners meeting Tuesday, July 9, to discuss a recent situation involving Kosciusko Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase. Commissioner Brad Jackson announced plans Friday for the executive …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 7:06 a.m. Friday, July 5, 3400 block SR 14, Silver Lake. Jonathan M. Seitner reported that a picnic table, valued at $500, was stolen.  11:02 p.m. Thursday, July 4, 600 block Lakewood Avenue, Warsaw. An incident of criminal mischief was investigated.  10:36 p.m. …read more.

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

Editor’s note: Due to a mistaken comment at the meeting, the original version of this story incorrectly mentioned the number of miles the old fire truck has logged. The correct number is about 82,000 miles. InkFreeNews regrets the error. WARSAW — Plans have been finalized for the purchase of a new rescue fire truck for …read more.

SYRACUSE — A team of high schoolers from Wawasee High School have made an extraordinary journey to compete in a world competition against primarily college students in London. According to a report from a parent of one of Wawasee’s 14-member super mileage car team, Wawasee’s team survived competition in California against teams from North and …read more.

Charles David Hall, 54, passed away at 9:20 p.m., July 4, 2019.  He was born on Nov. 7, 1964, to Maynard Jr. and Carolyn (Sparkman) Hall in Martin, Ky. He was united in marriage to Tamela (Wellman) Hall. He was a graduate of Warsaw Community School. He was a cook for the 20th Century Restaurant in Milford …read more.

Thomas (Tom) Edward Buchan, 84, Warsaw, passed on June 22, 2019, in Mason Health Care. Mr. Buchan was born Aug. 20, 1934, in the family farmhouse in Rome City, of Ralph and Mary Buchan (Waltenburg).  He joined the Army in 1953 and became a Chief Radio Operator managing 28 men in his unit in Germany.  …read more.

WARSAW — The Young Adult Professionals Steering Committee has announced details for their signature professional development event, a YAP-to-Community Leader Speed Networking event, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at the 501 Junction located at 501 Argonne Road, Warsaw. This event will provide young professionals in Kosciusko County the opportunity to network with …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Etna Green Resident Angela Flenar has filed a declaration of candidacy for the Etna Township trustee position. A vacancy has occurred in that role due to the recent resignation of the current trustee, Gary Sponseller, who has served in that position for 16 years. Flenar has lived in Etna Green the majority of …read more.

Reita M. Fuson, 88, Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born in South Bend on May 22, 1931, to Phillip Ernest and Ethel V. (Moore) Williams. She was married to John Cecil Fuson, Sr. on July 4, 1954; he preceded her in death …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw’s Liam Patton and NorthWood’s Matt Dutkowski were both named IHSBCA Honorable Mention All-State.

FORT WAYNE — A rehabilitation project is slated to begin Monday on a stretch of SR 15 that crosses through the northern half of Warsaw. The concrete replacement project will stretch from just south of US 30 to just north of Market Street in downtown Warsaw. Officials are not sure which end of the stretch …read more.

Charles Hall, 54, Warsaw, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Thursday, July 4, 2019, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

INDIANAPOLIS — Holocaust survivor and beloved Hoosier Eva Mozes Kor died Thursday morning just miles from the Auschwitz concentration camp, seventy-five years after first arriving there as a victim of torture under the Nazi regime. 

LEESBURG – It’s back to the future for the oldest town in Kosciusko County. On Monday night, July 8, Leesburg Town Council will begin holding its meetings at the town hall building, located at 102 S. Pearl St., after several years of using the Plain Township office. Renovations to make the town hall accessible to …read more.

Mildred Hope Sanders, 95, Warsaw, passed away quietly at 10:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019, in her home. Born Mildred Hope Carbiener in North Liberty on Dec. 26, 1923, she was the daughter of Raymond L. and Lalia E. (Reed) Carbiener. She was a graduate of North Liberty High School and went on to pursue …read more.

Dolores M. Hatfield, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 4:55 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2019, at home. Arrangements were entrusted to Titus Funeral Home where arrangements are tentatively scheduled for Monday. Condolences may be left at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.

SYRACUSE — A 4th of July kids parade along the north shore of Lake Wawasee was revived yesterday morning, July 4. Residents, family members and friends gathered at Bob Fanning’s home on Lake Wawasee to begin a parade down to the Needler home and back again.

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

ETNA GREEN — A woman stood by her mangled, gray Ford Escape and waited for her vehicle to be towed and tended to her Rottweiler mix, Gilbert, as she described the July 4 crash on US 30 in Etna Green that injured her husband. “We were westbound and he just didn’t stop,” she said of …read more.

AKRON — Humid temperatures pushing 90 degrees did little to discourage crowds of revelers from descending upon the 2019 4th of July Festival. Thursday’s festivities started with a fireman breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Henry Township fire station. The Firecracker 5K run stepped off from Akron Elementary School at 8 a.m. The …read more.

WARSAW — Two intersections in Warsaw will be closed Monday, July 8, for four days for additional Airport Industrial Park sewer expansion work, according to a news release from the city.   The closures will continue through Thursday, July 11. Anchorage Road and North Rainbow Drive will be detoured to Detroit Street and US 30.  West …read more.

SYRACUSE — Early afternoon at Lakeside Park had many trying to stay cool. With temperatures in the mid 80s and little cloud cover, kids and adults alike were enjoying the cool waters of Syracuse Lake.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, on Wade Street, west of East Pierceton Road near Winona Lake. Driver backing out of driveway, struck a car. Driver: Kari Wildman, 35, Amber Meadows, Goshen. Her vehicle struck a parked vehicle registered to Daniel Delvin, East CR …read more.

Bookings The following people were booked into Kosciusko County Jail:

The American Legion Post 49 installed new officers Tuesday night in Warsaw. Installation of new officers included (left to right) Kathy Breske – Auxiliary President, Jim Patterson – Sons of the American Legion Commander, John Mort – Legion Post Commander. The Legion is celebrating its 100-year anniversary.  

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:36 a.m. Thursday, July 4, a report of rape was made in the 5800 block of South Maple Grove Lane, Warsaw. 9:57 p.m. Monday, July 1, 100 block East North St. and North Main St., Milford. Norfolk Southern Railroad reported a stolen electrical …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — At the Kosciusko Area Plan Commission meeting held Wednesday, July 3, there was discussion surrounding a recent request by seven property owners to rezone properties from commercial to residential.  The rezoning was requested to accommodate residents of Circle Drive subdivision, east of Warsaw just off of US 30. The area, which is zoned …read more.

WARSAW — Three local residents were arrested in June in separate incidents after police officers made traffic stops and discovered illegal drugs. They include: Trent Joel Barlow, 32, 104 5th St., Winona Lake, is being charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. On …read more.

MENTONE — The woman who keeps the town of Mentone running will not be serving in her current role after this year. “Jan. 1 at noon to be exact,” said Mentone Clerk-Treasurer Barb Ross, who said in the town board meeting Wednesday night, July 2 she was not running for re-election and said it with …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Ellie and Chandra Hepler went national in their quest for back-to-back national championship tournaments.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools has announced the recommendation of Mark Ziegler to fulfill the role of Warsaw Community High School band director. Ziegler will be recommended to the WCS Board of School Trustees during the July regular board meeting July 24. Ziegler is no stranger to Kosciusko County and its surrounding area. Born in Warsaw, raised …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The following is a list of July 4 events in and around Kosciusko County. To add an event to this list, please email [email protected]. Akron The Firecracker 5K starts at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 4, at Akron Elementary School. Registration is from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. The Akron fireworks will be held …read more.

By Bailey Stutzman, Warsaw FFA Chapter Secretary WARSAW — The Warsaw FFA Chapter held its annual spring banquet and awards ceremony on May 3, in the Warsaw Performing Arts Center. The night’s theme was “Homegrown Blue and Gold,” which highlighted some of the greatest country music artists and the members’ achievements throughout the year. The …read more.

FULTON COUNTY — To clarify misinformation provided in the Shopping Guide News of Fulton County’s July 3 edition, the dates for the two fireworks displays in Fulton County were inadvertently reversed. The display in Rochester will take place at dusk tonight, Wednesday, July 3. The show in Akron will be at dusk tomorrow, Thursday, July …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after an officer made a traffic stop and found more than four grams of methamphetamine. William Eugene Harty, Jr., 43, 2441 W. CR 250S 129, Warsaw; also with an address of 313 S. Columbia St. B., Warsaw, is being charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 …read more.

Lowell Fredrick Hollar, 82, Argos, died at 5:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at his daughter’s residence following a brief illness. On May 26, 1937, in Kosciusko County, he was born to John Hollar and Helen (Watkins) Hollar and had lived most of his life in the Argos community. Mr. Hollar had worked at Lobdell Emery, Argos; and …read more.

SYRACUSE — For the second year in a row, the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation and the Department of Natural Resources teamed up to provide a family fishing event between the lakes on Wednesday morning, July 3.

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.

WARSAW — As the annual 4-H Fair approaches, the Purdue Extension of Kosciusko County is gearing up by awarding its 4-Hers for numerous projects during the organization’s annual Fashion Revue. During the event on Tuesday, July 2, held at the Extension Office on 202 W. Main St., Warsaw, the organization also crowned the annual fair’s …read more.

Grace Marie Bradbury, 86, Winona Lake, formerly of North Webster, passed away at 8:37 a.m. on Monday, July 1, 2019, at Grace Village Healthcare in Winona Lake. She was born April 23, 1933, in Coudersport, Penn. to Chester A. and Mary G. “Gladys” (Roberts) Holcomb. She graduated in 1950 from Otto Township High School in …read more.

Troopers from the Indiana State Police Bremen Post will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) and DUIEP (Driving Under the Influence Enforcement Project). Both of these are federally funded programs that allow extra troopers to patrol Hoosier highways during the upcoming holiday period. Efforts will be focused on distracted drivers, impaired drivers, …read more.

Joseph Webb, 47, Warsaw, passed away at 9:58 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Priscilla Waidley, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 8:18 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2019, in AMG Specialty Hospital, Muncie. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

SILVER LAKE — Police responding to a report of a woman hiding in some bushes ended up giving that woman a ride to the county jail on drug-related charges. April Renee Fuller, 36, is charged with possession of a syringe and possession of a narcotic drug, both level 6 felonies; and possession of a schedule …read more.

SILVER LAKE — A Silver Lake man was arrested after allegedly administering heroin to a man who died as a result of a drug overdose a year ago. Jeffery Prater, 49, 5086 W. Corley’s Lane, Silver Lake, is being charged with dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, a level 1 felony; and possession …read more.

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich. — Buds- not bullets. Boxes used to store ammunition are now being given away to store marijuana in three Michigan counties, including St. Joseph.

Fulton Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following incidents: 1:21 p.m. Monday, July 1, 200 block South Toner Street, Kwana. A caller reported he believes someone has slashed the tires on his vehicle. 6:26 a.m. Sunday, June 30, Washington and Clover streets, Rochester. A sink hole was reported east of the intersection. …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 Correctional Facility:

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 9:53 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, West CR 900N, west of North SR 15, Milford. Drivers: Willard D. Troyer, 24, West CR 1050N, Nappanee; Linda L. Miller, 63, EMS D3 Lane, Syracuse. Troyer told police he was stopped in his vehicle at a stop …read more.

Walter L. “Walt” Bradley passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, at 7:33 p.m. The fifth of nine children, he was born July 7, 1958, to Glessner “Toad” and Mae (Moore) Bradley in Huntington. On May 6, 1978, Walt Bradley married Mary G. Spaulding and she survives in Servia. …read more.

Larry D. Rudd, 69, Rochester, passed away at 9:13 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2019, at his residence. He was born on April 1, 1950, in Rochester, the son of James G. and Thelma J. (Howard) Rudd. After graduating from high school, Larry served as a Staff Sergeant with the United States Air Force during the …read more.

James L. Arnett, 67, Rochester, passed away at 1:52 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

MARION – Kyle Mangas is motivated as ever entering the second half of his Indiana Wesleyan tenure.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council voted unanimously to bankroll a $2.1 million purchase of the town’s championship golf course, Stonehenge Golf Club, in a special meeting Tuesday night, July 2. The council voted 5-0 to approve Resolution 2019-7-1, establishing a revolving loan fund. The town will not hold the deed to the …read more.

WARSAW — City Council is exploring the idea of hiring its own attorney. The move, if embraced, would apparently be the first in the city’s history and is not something done in cities the size of Warsaw. The debate sets up a somewhat awkward conversation between council members, Mayor Joe Thallemer and city attorney Scott …read more.

PIERCETON — Multiple fire departments responded to a report of a possible drowning just south of the town of Pierceton Tuesday, July 2. But a spokesperson for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office said the incident, involving a 1-year-old boy, was not life-threatening. The boy apparently fell into a trough and inhaled some water, according to …read more.

SYRACUSE — A blown tire on a dump truck sent the driver, the truck he was driving and the load of stone into a ditch and wooded area along SR 13, south of Syracuse. The accident occurred around 3:35 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, when Kosciusko County Central Dispatch received a call of a minor personal …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 5:21 p.m. Monday, July 1, 100 block Van Buren Street, Leesburg. A battery was reported.  3:22 p.m. Monday, July 1, 5600 block East CR 650N, Syracuse. Brandon Richcreek reported a 2017 Polaris Ranger was stolen from his residence. Value $18,000.  North Webster Officers …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 12:57 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, North CR 300E, north of East CR 750N, Leesburg. Driver: Glen L. Knisley, 89, Evergreen Drive, Warsaw. Knisley said a deer ran onto the roadway from the west, striking his vehicle. Damage up to $5,000.  6:35 am. Tuesday, …read more.

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

WARSAW — Enjoy free food, a musical performance, and a remote control car show during First Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 5, at the courthouse square in downtown Warsaw. The event’s theme is “Hometown Picnic.” There will be free hot dogs, ice cream and watermelon at the newly renovated courthouse plaza. Food …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw baseball head coach Andy Manes and his staff are looking forward to hosting the 2019 Warsaw Tiger Baseball Summer Camp.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was arrested after allegedly battering a male subject. Dena De Lion, 43, 615 E. Market St., Warsaw, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Sunday, June 16, an officer with the Warsaw Police …read more.

Kim M. Boggs, 63, rural Warsaw and Mentone, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at 4:20 a.m., Monday, July 1, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. He was born on March 30, 1956, in Warsaw to Harry Dale and Joyce (Taylor) Boggs. He married on Feb. 28, 2019, in Fort Wayne …read more.

WARSAW — Two local men were arrested for drug charges after being present in a residence during a drug overdose. Jacob Alexander Khun, 20, 207 S. Clay St., Claypool, also showing an address of 1608 Tippecanoe Drive B2, Warsaw, is being charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a narcotic drug, and possession of cocaine, …read more.

WARSAW — Thinking about entering something into the Kosciusko County Community 4-H Fair this year?  Did you know that anyone can enter items into the open class exhibits in the Kosciusko County Fair? A chance to get involved is quickly approaching. Entry day for the Kosciusko County Fair will be from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A long time rumor the Webster Lake Dam controls the water levels on the Barbee Chain of Lakes was brought to this writer’s attention by more than one reader recently. After some research, the verdict is it is very indirectly related and has little affect on water levels on the Barbees. One …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The 22nd annual Grace College Lancer Golf Classic is just around the corner.

KOSCIUSKO — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a heat advisory for Kosciusko and surrounding counties. The heat advisory is in effect from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 2. Hot temperatures in the lower 90’s combined with humid conditions will cause heat indices to rise to near 100 degrees this …read more.

MENTONE —  At approximately 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, Mentone EMS and Mentone Fire Department were called to the scene of an accident at the intersection of CR 800W and CR100S, northeast of Mentone. The accident was described as a T-bone accident. Failure to yield is suspected. Three people were reported to have minor injuries. …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Staff at the Kosciusko County Justice Building are learning about a new software program, while also welcoming Superior Court 4 Judge Chris Kehler to his first day on the job. Kehler, who was appointed to the position on April 11 by Governor Eric Holcomb, started his first day as judge on Monday, July …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:33 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 700 block South Main St., North Webster. Freedom Express reported the use of counterfeit money.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:21 p.m. Monday, July 1, 200 block West Jefferson St., …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 1:29 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, North Lake Street, west of North West Street,  Warsaw. Driver: Brandy M. Owens, 28, Meadow Lane, Warsaw. Owens was traveling west on Lake Street when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. 6:59 p.m. Monday, July 1, …read more.

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

Brenda L. (Long) Falcon, 51, Lauderhill, Fla., formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 5 a.m. on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Trustbridge Hospice in Pompano Beach, Fla. She was born on June 25, 1967, in LaGrange, to Robert E. and Donna L. (Coahran) Long Sr. She graduated in 1985 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse …read more.

Gary Dean Saull, 82, Fort Wayne, formerly of Leesburg, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Kingston at Dupont in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 29, 1936, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio to Claire and Nora (Lehman) Saull. He grew up in Ohio and graduated from Upper Sandusky High School. …read more.

Regina Ann Lancaster, 83, Warsaw, was ushered into the presence of her loving Lord and Savior Jesus at 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2019.  She passed away at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake. She was born on Feb. 4, 1936, in Piedmont, West Virginia to Gerald Boynton Derham and Mildred Augustine (DeShong) Derham …read more.

Kimberly Ann Perdiue, 62, Warsaw, passed away at 3:50 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce helped the new family consignment shop, The Wish Wardrobe, 627 N. Main St. (SR 13) celebrate its grand opening. It is in the same shopping area as the North Webster Post Office. The store accepts gently used clothing for women, men, children, infants, shoes, purses and …read more.