Doris Thwaits, 83, of Syracuse, passed away on June 21, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on May 27, 1936, in Nappanee, to Otis & Dorothy (Kulp) Hunsberger. She was a lifelong area resident where her loving manner and warm smile was well known. Thwaits graduated from Nappanee High School. She achieved her Nursing …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after burglarizing a residence and stealing money from a vehicle. Marcus Anthony Hinkle, 18, 2570 Belmont Drive, Warsaw, is being charged with burglary, a level 4 felony; theft, a level 6 felony; theft and resisting law enforcement, both class A misdemeanors; and criminal mischief, a class B misdemeanor. …read more.

Raquel Arroyo, 66, of Akron, passed at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 6, 1952, in Mexico to Amelio Arroyo and Maria Rodriges. She was married in 1972 in Mexico to Ruben Arroyo, he survives. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Rochester. …read more.

Superior Court II The following traffic infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge Torrey Bauer presiding: Driving while suspended —Ismael Garcia, $185.50; Holden Ihnen, $185.50; Felix Lansana, $185.50; Sage Bice, $185.50; Robert Lindsey, $185.50; Jessica Villa, $185.50; Tyler Goodpaster, $185.50; Brian Gilstrap, $185.50; Ernest Heiman, $185.50; William Beatty, $185.50 Illegal taking of …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School’s JROTC Instructor, Command Sergeant Major Jon Mitchell received the prestigious Legion of Merit award on June 21. The Indiana Adjutant General, Major General Courtney Carr, presented the Legion of Merit award in front of 210 assembled JROTC Cadets at Camp Atterbury. Cadets from 21 high schools from Indiana and Ohio …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 4:46 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 200 block East CR 1150N, Milford. Officers investigated a report of a subject with a gun.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:41 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 1900 block East Jefferson St., …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: 1:01 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, East Bowser Road, west of South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Zoe E. White, 18, North Lake Street, Syracuse; and Isabelle G. Brunner, 16, East Waco Drive, Syracuse. White was traveling south on South Huntington Street’s access road when she …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:

WARSAW — As a freshman at Grace College, Faith Long knew she wanted to study exercise science. For most people entering that major, the end goal is physical therapy. “I was definitely one of those people who went in with that mindset,” she admitted. However, her junior year, she began to question that end goal.

SYRACUSE – Jamie Salazar might not admit it, but his soon-to-be Hall of Fame election at Manchester University is well deserved.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering free community paddle boarding and canoeing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, June 29, and from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, July 1, at Pike Lake Beach.  No registration is required. An annual waiver and rules sheet must be signed by …read more.

WARSAW – Summer is in full swing, including a host of camps and outdoor opportunities around the area.

NORTH WEBSTER — A crowd of 250 attended the official public hearing on the petition to form the Tippecanoe-Chapman Regional Sewer District tonight, Wednesday, June 26. The number was less than those who attended a public meeting Sept. 29, 2018 when attendance was estimated close to 400 and information about the proposal was presented. Tonight’s public …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A Cromwell man was arrested after burglarizing a residence and local business. David Allen Huffenberger, 48, 9660 E. Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, is being charged with burglary, a level 4 felony; burglary, a level 5 felony; theft and two counts of auto theft, level 6 felonies; and theft, a class A misdemeanor. On May …read more.

WARSAW — The City of Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present the free Blues & BBQ Festival featuring national recording artist Kara Grainger Friday evening, June 28, at Glover Pavilion in Central Park.  The evening will start at 6 p.m. with Treated-N-Released. At 8 p.m. get ready for Kara Grainger. Plan to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Shortly before midnight on June 23, a Kosciusko County jail officer located a cellphone, charger and 12 unidentified pills inside a trash can in the women’s public restroom of the jail lobby. Because of prior information obtained by NET 43, investigators had been conducting surveillance on inmate Christopher Susaraba, 25, Warsaw. The restroom …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse female is facing charges after allegedly battering a male.  Brittany Nicole Griffith, 32, 109 E. Baltimore St. 2, Syracuse, is being charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on May 28, …read more.

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

Alzada “Toots” Robbins, 74, Warsaw, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, June 26, 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 — Thanks to thousands of supporters in the US and across the world, MudLOVE is honored to donate its one-millionth week of clean water through its partnership with Water for Good. Giving back is a cornerstone of MudLOVE’s mission; every bracelet or mug you purchase provides one week of clean water to someone in …read more.

Jenae Colleen (Allen) Renz, 50, North Manchester, passed away June 24, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. On April 20, 1969, Jenae was born to Marvin and NeVonna (Bowers) Allen in Wabash, IN. Jenae worked as a certified medical assistant with KCH Lutheran Health Network for three years as well as in various other medical …read more.

Philip Lee Smith, 83, North Manchester, passed away at home surrounded by family at 3:25 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. He was born on May 16, 1936, in Tipton, to Elva Mae (Stevens) Smith and Morris Thomas Smith. On Aug. 16, 1957, he was married to Marianne (Byrum) Smith. He was a 1955 graduate …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw teenager, having achieved the arduous accomplishment of Eagle Scout, is continuing to defy the odds by earning about four times as many merit badges as his peers. Jeffrey Naundorf-Miller, 15, has a scout uniform that is rapidly running out of room, with 101 badges to date. The Warsaw Community High School …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Indy Like Indiana Jones, Indy the dog is always up for an adventure. And like Harrison Ford, he is ruggedly handsome. Indy is a one-year-old, neutered, male Rat Terrier mix, weighing 16 pounds. …read more.

INDIANA — Attorney General Curtis Hill today joined federal authorities at a Chicago press conference announcing a national robocalling sweep organized by the Federal Trade Commission.  In “Operation Call it Quits,” the FTC and its law enforcement partners announced 94 actions targeting operations around the country. In 2018, Americans lost an estimated $10.5 billion to phone …read more.

GOSHEN — Go back in time to Goshen’s famous cruising days with our annual Cruising Reunion. Car enthusiasts of all types are welcome –– give us your wacky, your wild, your classic, your collector, and your inevitable lost semi or minivan.

WARSAW — With sweat stinging anxious eyes and hearts racing, they rappelled off of a 60-foot wall. Then a few of them went down again or they did a free-fall rappel. No, these aren’t Soldiers, they’re high school Cadets in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps from Warsaw Community High School. 210 Cadets from 21 JROTC …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:07 a.m. Monday, June 24, 11100 block of North Wawasee Circle East, Cromwell. Police responded to the Jolene Schlabach residence to investigate a burglary. Taken was a fish finder screen and three flat screen televisions. Value: $3,300. 10:22 a.m. Monday, June 24, 10900 …read more.

    KOSCIUSKO — In May 2018, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced that, in celebration of its 50thanniversary, 10 youth-serving nonprofit organizations were selected to participate in “Endowment Challenge 50.” Kosciusko County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that C.O. Mollenhour Conservation Camp has successfully completed the fundraising portion of the challenge. Participating organizations …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, North CR 425W, north of West CR 900N, Milford. Driver: Drew A. Beer, 24, North CR 425W, Milford. Beer told police he was driving his vehicle southbound on CR 425W when an unknown animal ran into his path, …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Being in the hospital for an extended period of time can be tough on anyone.

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

PIERCETON — Around Christmastime every year, Pierceton residents receive a box of homemade cookies from a group of young gentlemen in the community. They’re not delivered by carolers or salespeople, but by residents of Pierceton Woods Academy. “They make thousands of cookies at the end of the year and deliver them themselves,” said Joe Gough, …read more.

Juanita Ann Clay, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 10:53 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. She was born on Oct. 6, 1938, in Noble County, to Laurabel (Bixler) Franks and Marion Thomas Franks. One day Juanita went shopping for a car at Menzie Motors and met a really great …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The town of Silver Lake will hold a community-wide garage sale Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13 Sign up in person at the town hall, located at 604 N. Jefferson St., during regular business hours through June 28.  You may have your garage/yard sale placed on the Silver Lake town map for …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department meeting held Tuesday, June 25, focused on proposed 2020 budgets. The proposed 211 non-reverting recreation budget for 2020 shows a total of $18,350, a 17 percent increase from the 2019  budget.  Warsaw Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer provided board members with documents showing a breakdown of proposed programs …read more.

WARSAW — A great deal has changed in the 51 years that local 4-Hers have vied for coveted titles such as king, queen, prince and princess. When the initiative, known as 4-H’s royalty program, was launched in 1968, royal hopefuls were selected by their peers. Today, they strive to wear the sashes and headgear the …read more.

WARSAW — On Monday, Chris Kehler starts a job he views as tailor-made for his skillset. The 57-year-old longtime Warsaw attorney was sworn in as the first judge of the new Superior Court 4 on Tuesday, June 25, and will begin work in less than a week on July 1. Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed Kehler …read more.

LEESBURG — The Field House south of North Webster on SR 13 held its ribbon cutting ceremony today, June 25. The indoor turf facility, located at 4640 SR 13, Leesburg, can be used for a variety of different sports and events. “We wanted to create an indoor facility so that people didn’t have to travel …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Ryan Roth will become the next head coach in the 60-year history of Grace’s baseball program.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Tyler Sherwin will be returning to his hometown to perform his family-friendly comedy magic show bringing laughs and amazement to the Pierceton Days Festival. Tyler Sherwin currently resides in Las Vegas where he performs daily on the Nevada Strip. Before traveling to Las …read more.

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 Pampano Beach, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St. Syracuse

Billy R. Compton, age 79 and previously of Winona Lake, passed away quietly in his Columbia City home on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 7 a.m. Bill, as most knew him, had pre-planned funeral arrangements with Titus Funeral Home. Date and time of service will be announced in the coming days. Condolences may be sent …read more.

M. Diane Lyles, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 6:40 a.m., Sunday, June 23, 2019, in her home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Titus Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com

WARSAW — The city has investigated about 40 properties this season that are in violation of the environmental nuisance ordinance for tall grass and weeds. All those rainy spring days have prompted lawns to grow more quickly this season and given city inspectors plenty to consider, but so far, only a few cases have led …read more.

Warsaw Officers from the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:02 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, North Harrison Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Marina A. Sanchez, 20, North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw; Angela N. Newcom, 37, North CR 650E, Churubusco. Sanchez told police she was driving her vehicle eastbound in a parking lot and drove into the …read more.

ROCHESTER — No one was home when a fire was discovered at 6085 Cedar Lane, Rochester, early Tuesday, June 25. The cause is being investigated by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Fire Marshals, Aubbeenaubbee Township Fire department with assistance from the Indiana State Police and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. Fulton County 911 was …read more.

MILFORD — Juniper Masterson, 16, town unavailable, was transported to an area hospital following a two-vehicle collision at Bowser Road and CR 300E east of Milford. The accident occurred at approximately 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 25. Masterson, a passenger in a Jeep Laredo, complained of back pain. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s officers report Danica Masterson, 17, …read more.

WARSAW — Microsealing will continue on several streets over the next few days, weather permitting in Warsaw. If there is inclement weather, the schedule may experience delays, but work will continue in the order planned, according to a news release from the city. A base coat is applied during the first pass-through. A top coat …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko Commissioners approved an ordinance amendment updating filing fees at a meeting held Tuesday, June 25. At the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission meeting held in April, Assistant Planning Director Matt Sandy presented a list of what Kosciusko County charges for filing fees compared to Whitley, Steuben, Elkhart, Fulton and Marshall counties. In …read more.

By Darla McCammon The Oakwood Hotel sponsors a wonderful event every year. You should consider attending. On our way to Oakwood, my daughter and I visited the newly opened gift shop in Syracuse owned by her friend Adora. It’s a darling place with collectible art, gift items and an amazing engraving machine so you can …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A female is facing charges after allegedly making fraudulent purchases totaling $1,195.61. Casey Marie Grubbs, 21, with addresses on file as both 88 EMS B33A Lane, Warsaw; and  634 S. 9th St., Richmond, is being charged with fraud and theft, both level 6 felonies.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on March …read more.

WARSAW — The intersection of Anchorage Road and North Rainbow Drive will be closed Wednesday, June 26, to Friday, June 28, for Airport Industrial Park sewer expansion work. All residences will have access to their homes from at least one direction during this closure.  Sunset Drive will be accessible from the west.  Bluewater Drive will …read more.

William “Bill” C. Harr, III, 70, Warsaw, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 in Parkview North Hospital of Fort Wayne. Bill Was born April 13, 1949, at Hammond, the son of William C. Harr, Jr. and Edythe Murphy Harr. He retired from R.R. Donnelly & Sons of Warsaw as a supervisor after 46 years of service, …read more.

Jesse O. Wine, 85, Millersburg, passed away at 1:44 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1934, the son of George Franklin and Hazel (Heatwoole) Wine. On October 29, 1955, he married Anna Ruth Stonesifer in Lebanon, Penn. He is survived by his wife, Anna Ruth Wine of …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — After a cool, wet spring, temperatures will begin to warm up in Northern Indiana this week. So far this year, North Webster office of the National Weather Service has only seen seven days with temperatures at or above 80 degrees. The warmest day so far was 85 on May 18. Normally, the …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting Camp H.E.R.O. from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 6-8, at the Blue Barn Berry Farm & Event Center, located at 9139 North CR 300E, Syracuse. Designed for ages 8-13, Camp H.E.R.O. will feature presentations from local EMS, fire departments, SWAT, bomb squad, K-9 units …read more.

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WARSAW — One special exception request was denied during the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals meeting held tonight, June 24. Shawn Bianchini, 702 S. Union St., requested a special exception to permit a home occupation in an R-2 zoning district. According to Bianchini, the occupation would consist of a catering service, called Shawnanigans, operated from …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — A local man was sentenced to five years at the Indiana Department of Corrections for two cases involving the unlawful possession of a firearm and the battering of a jail inmate. In the first case, Seth James Deamaral, 27, 3750 Lake City Highway, Warsaw; also with an address of 11256 N. CR 450E, …read more.

WARSAW — A rainy spring not only stunted the planting of farm crops this year, but it has also slowed progress on several public works projects. In a year in which the city of Warsaw is juggling several major road projects, construction crews have faced a large number of rainy days, including a two week …read more.

LEESBURG – The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS celebrated their 26th Annual Charity Golf Outing on Monday, June 10, at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 11:36 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 3500 block West CR700S, Claypool. Kosciusko Dispatch received a 911 call in reference to a shooting that had just occurred.  Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10:47 a.m. Monday, June 24, 1700 block …read more.

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

KOSCIUSKO — A Warsaw man was sentenced to six years at the Indiana Department of Corrections on Monday, June 24, after he dropped a gun, causing it to go off and shoot into a neighboring apartment. Joseph Michael Miller, 27, 221 N. Columbia St., Apartment F., Warsaw, was charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — The talent gap is a challenge for our community, and the Questa Education Foundation is working with partners to bridge the talent gap by investing in people. Questa is excited to announce 74 new scholars into the Traditional Scholars program in addition to the 400 students currently being funded through the Questa Scholars …read more.

MADISON – Two from NorthWood and a Warsaw Tiger were among the North-South All-Star baseball showcase.

INDIANAPOLIS – Changes in the football sectional alignments will affect Warsaw for the next two seasons.

KOSCIUSKO — A Mentone man was sentenced to seven years at the Indiana Department of Corrections on Monday, June 24, after stealing items from several vehicles and burglarizing a garage. Aaron J. Guyberson, 32, 305 N. Tucker St., Mentone, was charged with burglary and possession of methamphetamine, both level 5 felonies; and fraud, theft of …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — A public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, regarding establishing the Tippecanoe and Chapman Regional Sewer District. The hearing, hosted by Indiana Department of Environmental Management, will be held in the North Webster Community Center. The meeting will be to receive public comments only. No presentations about the …read more.

By Cory C. Cooper Assistant Principal Tippecanoe Valley Middle School AKRON — There are new and exciting changes coming to the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. TVSC has three new programs that will enhance the communication between its district schools, the community, and for everyone who uses them. The three …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs have announced its refund procedures for the Pitbull concert that was canceled on June 16.

SYRACUSE — Two Democratic state lawmakers who are considering a run for governor next year say they support reforming Indiana’s marijuana laws. State Rep. Karlee Macer, of Speedway, and State Sen. Eddie Melton, of Gary, crossed paths Sunday afternoon at the Kosciusko County Democratic Party’s annual SS Lillypad boat ride fundraiser on Lake Wawasee. Both …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:47 a.m. Monday, June 24, 600 block of North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Police responded to the Amanda Ewing residence to investigate an invasion of privacy. 8:15 a.m. Monday, June 24, 9100 block of East Doswell Road, Cromwell. Police responded to Granite Ridge …read more.

Willodean Epler, 87,Claypool, passed away at 1:56 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Warsaw. She was born on May 20, 1932, to Benjamin and Mary (Baugher) Hively in Pierceton. She was united in marriage on June 20, 1948, to Emmitt “Jack” Epler in Peru. She was a resident of Kosciusko County for most of her …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse town officials can no longer say they do not own the water control device, often referred to as the Turkey Creek dam. Deeds relating to the sale of the property currently known as Crosson Mill Park have been found. The town of Syracuse owns the park property, the water control device (referred …read more.

Kosciusko Officers from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6 a.m. Monday, June 24, West CR 700S, west of South CR 450W, Claypool. Driver: Melissa R. Burns, 41, West CR 300N, Etna Green. Burns told police she was driving her vehicle eastbound on CR 700S when a deer entered the roadway. She …read more.

Connie Mock, 94, Syracuse, passed away on June 21, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Syracuse. She was born on July 13, 1924, in Kalamazoo, Mich. to Robert and Augusta (Grimes) Fordyce. She managed the Burger Dairy store in Syracuse in the late ’60s, and later Little Big Horn golf course in Warsaw.  Her Godly …read more.

SOUTH BEND — St. Joseph County Metro Homicide has identified the person who was killed in last night’s shooting as 27-year-old Brandon Williams of Niles. It happened at Kelly’s Pub on E. Mishawaka Avenue in South Bend, near Longfellow Avenue, just east of S.R. 23. Sheriff William Redman said “over 100 upset and angry citizens” …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Major Robert Webster, Indiana Divisional Commander, has announced the appointment of Ken and Sina Locke as the Corps Administrators of The Salvation Army serving Kosciusko and Whitley Counties. An induction ceremony will be held during worship at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 30, by Majors Keith and Beth Petrie at the Worship and Community …read more.

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

Lucille (Norris) Moser, 91, Ligonier, went to be with The Lord on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was born on Jan. 3, 1928, the daughter of Walter Norris and Grace (Daniels) Hawkins in Middletown, Ohio. On Nov. 24, 1949, she married Grant Moser in Ligonier; he preceded her in death. She is survived by her …read more.

Willodean Epler, 87, Claypool, passed away at 1:36 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Warsaw Meadows Health Care. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

KOSCIUSKO — A downed tree took down a power line, resulting in the closure of US 30, starting west of Warsaw and going for at least 2 miles. Utility crews are working to address the problem. According to NIPSCO, US 30 is expected to be open in the next two hours. As of approximately 4 …read more.

WARSAW — Dr. Kevin M. Mcgeehan of Warsaw Neurology will be speaking to the Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group on Wednesday, June 26. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the administrative classroom at Kosciusko Community Hospital. If you have neuropathy or know someone that does, this meeting will be of great interest to …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — If you’re just waking up, you may be unpleasantly surprised to find out you have no power. As of approximately 4 a.m., calls begin coming through to NIPSCO regarding widespread power outages. The NIPSCO site shows multiple outages in Kosciusko County, including the areas of Warsaw, Silver Lake, Claypool and Mentone, with a …read more.

Summer league results for the week of June 17-22.

NEW PARIS — Syracuse residents were involved in a two-vehicle fatal crash southeast of New Paris Saturday night, June 22. The accident was at 8:44 p.m. at CR 48 and CR 127. Harry Wells, 39, Syracuse, driver of one of the vehicles, died as a result of the crash. Howard Lehman, 44, driver of the …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Meghan Beer was crowned Queen of Lakes at the 74th Annual Queen of Lakes Pageant held Saturday, June 22, at North Webster Community Center. The pageant, with its “Life at the Lake!” theme, started at 7 p.m., following a busy day of Mermaid Festival activities, including the parade, in which the 10 …read more.

LEESBURG — At approximately 3:45 p.m. Sunday, June 23, North Webster Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 110 EMS B5 Lane, just off of SR 13. First responders quickly requested backup, asking for a full assist from Pierceton Fire Department and a tanker assist from Leesburg Fire Department. Emergency personnel from Warsaw-Wayne Fire …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — World class yo-yo champion and juggler Mark Hayward headlines the Summer Reading Program next week at North Webster Community Public Library when he performs 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 26. Marveling his audience with his extraordinary skills, he will perform his amazing yo-yo and juggling tricks. Hayward has appeared on the “Late Night …read more.

  NORTH WEBSTER — The parade that accompanied the 74th rendition of the annual Mermaid Festival enjoyed sunny and warm weather that has been hard to come by in northern Indiana during the month of June. Saturday afternoon saw the sidewalks lining North Webster’s Main Street filled with delighted youngsters and their families, eagerly awaiting …read more.

SYRACUSE — Close to 100 signatures were obtained for the formation of Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy at the annual Wawasee Property Owners Association and Syracuse Lake Association annual breakfast Saturday morning. This was the first public event for freeholders to sign the petition. Bill Pipp, WPOA representative on a committee to find funding …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.

By Melissa Chapman, cataloging supervisor True crime books are very popular these days. I am a fan of them myself. The Warsaw Community Public Library has quite a few new true crime books. Warning: these books are not for the faint-hearted or easily offended. Killing with no remorse is true crime at its finest. “The …read more.

WARSAW – Fan behavior at athletic contests is getting out of hand. Can we do better?

Cheryl  Lynn Isom, 58, Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away Thursday morning, June 20, 2019.  This followed a fierce and  valiant battle with COPD. In Valparaiso, on Oct. 16, 1960, Cheryl Lynn Starkey was born. She was a treasured daughter of Donald Richard and Leona Marie Sensibaugh Starkey.  Growing up as the …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  The Kosciusko Kettleheads held their ninth annual Homebrew Fest on Saturday, June 22. The event took place near Cerulean Gardens in Winona Lake. Purchase of a $25 admission ticket gave patrons the opportunity to sample approximately 40 locally made beers and ciders.  The brews ranged from an Easter beer made with several …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Benjamin Stone set a new course record at the 26th running of the Warsaw Optimist Triathlon.