A statewide silver alert has been declared. 

Between noon Wednesday, June 17, and noon Friday, June 19, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 31 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of reported cases to 379, with two deaths.

Craig Allebach announced Wednesday, June 10, that the 4th of July Symphony Concert in Winona Lake is set to still take place.

Bessie Jean Plikerd Grimes, 91, Syracuse, passed away at 12:53 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. She was born on Sept. 13, 1928, in Crawfordsville, to Charles Louden and Gertrude Leona (Bond) Sosbe. She graduated in 1946 from Crawfordsville High School and moved to the Syracuse area in 1966 from Crawfordsville. She …read more.

The Manchester University Board of Trustees has approved several promotions and tenure decisions.

Martha Jane “Pete” Prater, 73, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 7:40 p.m. in Tippecanoe. Martha was born Jan. 24, 1947, in Dwale, Ky. to Woodrow and Anna Ray (Blair) Calhoun. Martha graduated from Prestonsburg High School. She was a former resident of Prestonsburg, Ky. moving to Lima, Ohio in 1964. She then …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 7:49 a.m. Friday, June 19, 300 block West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. Sherryl L. Miller reported a found bicycle. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10:50 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 500 block North Parker St., Warsaw. …read more.

Kosciusko County’s Child Care and Early Learning Coalition, also known as LaunchPad, recently received a Desert Grant from Early Learning Indiana. 

Indiana’s unemployment rate drops to 12.3 percent for May and is lower than the national rate of 13.3 percent.

Organizers of Friday night’s Juneteenth prayer vigil at the Kosciusko County Courthouse are expecting to attract some of the supporters of the recent Black Lives Matter rallies, but are asking that they leave protest signs at home.

A local man will serve one year in jail after battering two people.

This weeks Animal Welfare Leagues “Pets of the Week” feature Gwenivere the dog, and Callie the cat! 

Kosciusko County The following were booked in the Kosciusko County jail:

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:05 p.m. Thursday, June 18, on North Fort Wayne Street, north of East Main Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Austin J. Swanson, 22, SR 331, Tippecanoe; and Donna J. Wolfe, Hilltop Circle, Winona Lake. Swanson was backing out of his parking spot when he hit the …read more.

If you happen to drive by the 800 block of East Center Street in Warsaw and see a commotion in the next week or so, don’t worry about it.

Administrators breathed a collective sigh of relief upon hearing there will be no school funding cuts in the state budget. Clearly funding cuts would have piled even more stress upon the stress already existing the last few months.

Martha Jane “Pete” Prater, 73, passed away June 18, 2020 at 7:40 p.m. in Tippecanoe. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Sheila Marie Bays, 75, of rural South Whitley died peacefully at her home at 11:24 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was born May 20, 1945, in Kosciusko County, Indiana a daughter of the late Willard J. and Eva J. (Redinger) Hively. She spent her formative years in the Atwood area where she attended Atwood …read more.

Mary Lucille (Miller) Molho (“Mary Lu”) died quickly at South Bend Memorial Hospital at the age of 81 after experiencing a massive heart attack. Mary Lu was a Christmas baby born on the cusp of World War II to Ivan Purl Miller and Lucille Harris Miller. She was the greatest gift her parents could have …read more.

A celebration of the life of Wayne Grube, will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., on Saturday, June 27, at the Manitou Moose Family Center, on the west shore of Lake Manitou. Be ready to share a story or favorite memory at noon. His family requests casual lake attire. Chaplain Jason See will officiate the …read more.

Steven J. Conaway, 65, Warsaw, passed away at 5:47 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 18, 1955, in Flint, Mich., to Raleigh and Linda (Stone) Conaway. He graduated from Millington High School in Millington, Mich., and was married on Dec. 24, 1984, in Caro, Mich. to Barbara …read more.

Bessie Jean Plikerd Grimes, 91, Syracuse, passed away at 12:53 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Naomi Ruth Boyer, 90, North Webster, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

Thursday’s protest at the Courthouse – the fourth organized in the area in three weeks – bought with it more signs, more testimonials and an added dimension – a pronounced call to vote.

WINONA LAKE – A look at the hoops award winners from the 2019-20 Hoosier Plains Conference.

A motorist who led police on a short high-speed early morning chase on the north side of Warsaw crashed his vehicle near CR 400N early Friday.

A motorist was arrested after he struck and injured a motorcyclist in Leesburg late Thursday afternoon.

BOURBON – Triton announced its selections for the 2020 Hoosier North Athletic Conference spring sports All-Academic awards.

The first of three RamFan VX Power Stream fans was dedicated tonight, Thursday, Feb. 18, by the Kosciusko Fireman’s Association at its meeting. The meeting was held at Winona Lake Fire Station. Named Titus 1, the 20 hp Honda gasoline motor, is the realization that the late Winona Lake Fire Chief Mitch Titus had before his death.

A Winona Lake man will serve eight years in prison after molesting a child on multiple occasions.

An open house will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, June 26, for Jim Evans and Joy Goshert, retiring administrators from the Wawasee Community School Corporation. It will be held at the Wawasee High School cafeteria.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:16 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 5200 block South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Robbie D. Brubaker reported credit card fraud. Value: $1,010. 7:06 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 700 block North Harper Road, Leesburg. Hannah Michelle Leighton reported her Chevy Aveo vehicle being stolen. …read more.

Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Noble County The following people were booked in the Noble County Jail: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:

A Nappanee man was recently arrested after battering a woman.

A Warsaw man was recently arrested after threatening a police officer and pulling a fire alarm without any signs or evidence of danger.

Dr. Dan Hile, Dr. Brandon Penrod, and Dr. Patricia O’Connor of the Whitley County Community school corporations write a letter regarding the re-opening plan for the area schools. 

Fresh perishable items and dry goods will be offered free of charge at three local areas next week. All items will be pre-boxed and pre-bagged. The events are first come, first serve for up to 400 households while supplies last for those in need of food assistance.

Dear Editor, The following is a letter to families and community members: We’ve just finished an unprecedented year of K-12 education and want to take a moment to recognize all of our educators and school staff who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve students and families with unwavering determination, dedication, …read more.

A man who allegedly sold a lookalike substance rather than actual methamphetamine will still face charges. 

A tanned lifeguard lounging atop a tall seat overlooking a crowded beach has been a visionary staple of summer in America for decades, but that might soon be a part of history.

A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Michigan man who was last seen in Rolling Prairie, Ind.

Due to a fire in Indianapolis that severely damaged MetroNet fiber lines, the City of Warsaw’s phones are not able to accept incoming calls. 

Tax Day is exactly one month away, July 15, and an estimated 500,000 Hoosiers still need to file their individual income taxes, according to the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR).

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: The Car Company v. Julie Atkinson, $500 Sherri Shafer v. Mary Boswell, $470 Jessica Enders and Curtis Wills, $1,660 Abigail Gordon, $1,080 Daniel Haab and Elizabeth May, $1,260 Warsaw Health Systems LLC DBA Komyatte & Casbon …read more.

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

Dear Editor, Numerous yard signs for the campaign of Travis McConnell for Commissioner are going up around the county. Apparently one or two have been tagged with notices questioning the legality of their posting, citing Indiana Code 36-1-3-11. That law states in sections (c) and (d): (c) Subject to subsection (d), an ordinance or a regulation …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 3:32 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 300 block North James St., Milford. Robert R. Sherman reported theft. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:28 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 600 block Main Street, North Webster. A truck valued at …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:26 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, Huntington Street, north of Main Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Sheri A. Myers, 51, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg; and Christopher L. Hemphill, 33, West Buffalo Street, South Whitley. Myers was traveling north on Huntington Street when she rear-ended Hemphill’s vehicle. No …read more.

Senate Republicans have suggested a “July time frame” for passing the next coronavirus package. As they consider their options, they should realize that the time for more relief has passed. Congress should now focus on passing an economic stimulus package.

FORT WAYNE – Purdue Fort Wayne senior golfer Linnzie Richner has decided to return to the program for a fifth season.

Sherri Johnson is a retired art instructor having taught in Warsaw Community Schools for more than 35 years. She does batik and mixed-media work but any type of painting is her favorite art media.

Lincoln Elementary’s recently retired principal, Cathy Snyder, received a surprise parade Wednesday, June 17.

WARSAW — Democrats in Kosciusko County have another candidate for the general election. Paul Morales signed paperwork Wednesday, June 17, to run for one of three at-large seats on Kosciusko County Council. He’s the third Democrat to announce campaigns for county-level seats in recent weeks. He and Noemi Ponce, who announced her campaign a day …read more.

Jumping off the bridges over the canal in Winona may seem fun, but it will get you a $50 dollar fine after the matter was discussed at Tuesdays Winona Lake town council meeting.

As communities roll out belated summer plans and hold on to the few remaining major events – even as coronavirus cases continue to climb in Kosciusko County – the main word continues to be “fluid.”

The Milford town marshal recently knocked one big item off his bucket list — publishing his first book. “A Fairy’s Tale,” published under D. A. Kreider, is the first book in a trilogy Derek Kreider has planned.

Between noon Monday, June 15, and noon Wednesday, June 17, the Kosciusko County Health Department reported a total of 14 new COVID-19 cases. This brings the county’s total number of cases to 349, with two deaths.

The Claypool Town Council approved next steps for the building of a home on a vacant Section Street lot during a meeting on Tuesday, June 16.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Symetra Tour for the LPGA is resuming this summer, including a weekend in South Bend to begin September.

Warsaw Community High School graduate and former teacher Brian Scott recently had a book published by Prufrock Press. 

IRVING, Texas – Over 130 former college football players and coaches are on the ballot for the 2021 National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame

A Cromwell woman has been arrested following a NET 43 controlled purchase.

Local leaders have announced the results of a recently completed market potential analysis showing the significance of the need for workforce attainable housing throughout Kosciusko County.

Returning to its regular meeting place in the party room of the North Webster Community Center, North Webster Town Council gathered Tuesday evening, June 16.

Lurene S. Sack, Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on June, 12, 2020. She was born on April 11, 1926, in South Whitley. She was the daughter of Donald C. Sickafoose and Ruth E. Sickafoose. She graduated from Ligonier High School in 1944. She married Richard F. Sack on December 25, 1947 in Ligonier, …read more.

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

“Go Help Feed,” a ministry of Gospel Outreach USA, will be selling Nelson’s Chicken from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, to benefit The Salvation Army.

The City of Warsaw Parks & Recreation Board meeting began Tuesday, June 16, with board members expressing their feelings of loss over the recent passing of Board Member Bill Baldwin.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, East Calhoun Street, north of Graceland Avenue, Claypool. Driver: Andrew J. Miller, 30, Hemlock Lane, Warsaw. Miller pulled off the west side of the road to do utility work. When leaving, he forgot about the fire hydrant on the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – NorthWood’s Kate Rulli has chosen Grace College women’s basketball to continue her athletic career.

Patricia Martin, 87, Kokomo, formerly of Nappanee, IN died at 1:19 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Century Villa in Greentown.  She was born Oct. 17, 1932, in Nappanee to George Dewey and Ruby Martin. Miss Martin was a 1950 graduate of Nappanee High School. She moved to Kokomo in 1960. Patricia had retired from …read more.

Jesse Leroy “J.L.” Trickle, 75, Huntington, passed away June 16, 2020 at 2 a.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor, Huntington. J.L. was born May 25, 1945, in Wabash, to Jesse E. and Phyllis (Flack) Trickle. J.L. graduated from Manchester High School class of 1963, then went on to further his education at International Business College. He …read more.

Robert B. “Bob” Bause, 77, Warsaw, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on Dec. 14, 1942, in Detroit, Mich. to Robert F. and Alma LaFern (Ritter) Bause. He was a lifetime North Webster and Warsaw area resident and graduated in 1961 from North Webster High …read more.

Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District made up for months of digital meetings by holding its first in-person, socially distanced meeting since COVID-19. The regular monthly meeting for June ran from 7 to 7:14 p.m. Monday, June 15, and was followed by a special public hearing that began at 7:30 p.m.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee Summer League saw its softball calendar open Tuesday with action between the Rockford Peaches and the Screaming Turtles.

SOUTH BEND – Riley Kitson and Zach Leedy were among the division winners at the Lifestyle Junior Golf Tour event at Erskine Golf Course.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Former Whitko boys basketball coach Eli Henson has landed with rival Manchester.

The Syracuse Town Council passed a resolution closing Lakeside Park and Hoy’s Beach for the Fourth of July weekend during its regular monthly meeting held via Zoom Tuesday evening, June 16.

WARSAW – Police are looking for a 21-year-old Warsaw man. Keegan Jay Hernandez was last seen at 9:30 a.m. on June 12. Family members have been unable to contact Keegan and his possible location or potential destination are unknown. Hernandez is 5’4″, weighs 112 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes. He may be driving …read more.

Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – Democrats in Kosciusko County have fielded another candidate for the general election. Noemi Ponce signed paperwork Tuesday morning, June 16, after Kosciusko County Democrats slated her to run for one of three at-large seats on county council. She’ll challenge three Republican women, including two incumbents, for one of three seats …read more.

Elkhart County The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:

A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly battering and strangling a woman.

A Rochester woman was recently arrested after purchasing illegal drugs, which led to a man overdosing and passing away.

A protest supporting the Black Lives Matter movement will happen from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, outside of the Kosciusko County Courthouse.

WINONA LAKE – Remodel Heath, faith-friendly benefits platform designed for faith-based organizations, will serve as the title sponsor for Grace Village Retirement Community’s 11th annual golf outing.

The Warsaw Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals in a theft incident that occurred at a local business on June 11.

A Celebration of life for Wendel C. Gregory of Jones/Union will be held at Dutchtown Brethren Church, 4057 E. 300 N. Warsaw, on Saturday, June 20, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jack Worth officiating.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:08 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2200 block Laurelwood Drive, Warsaw. John J. Koors reported fraud.  7:51 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 4000 block East CR 300N, Warsaw. KCSO was contacted in reference to a criminal mischief report at Dutchtown Brethren Church. 5:16 p.m. …read more.

Tuesday marks the first day Indiana’s bureau of motor vehicles has been open for walk-in business since March 23 and the department is on pace to process a record number of transactions for one day.

Between noon Friday, June 12, and noon Monday, June 15, the Kosciusko County Health Department received a total of 30 new COVID-19 cases.

Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee meeting was held Monday night, June 15. An update on the Conklin Bay project was discussed. A final walk through May 15 went well with minor issues being addressed.

MILFORD – To support those affected by COVID-19, Horizon Bank has donated $1,000 to the Milford Food Bank to help provide food for families in the local community. “We are so very thankful that Horizon donated to our causes during this time. This will help us keep up with the need in our community during …read more.

City Council is moving forward again with the framework to be able to hire an independent counsel in the future.

Superintendent Dr. Brandon Penrod touted the speed in which the Whitko School Corporation was able to begin E-learning when the pandemic settled in and the last day of regular in-person classes ended in March.

By Ray Balogh InkFreeNews MILFORD — The Milford churches had a plan to deliver a DVD of the “Jesus” film, an evangelistic movie depicting the life of Christ, to every home in Milford just before Easter, but the COVID-19 shutdown scuttled that schedule. Now that restrictions are easing, the churches have resurrected the goal and …read more.

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

By Michael Hicks Guest Columnist The past several months ushered in unprecedented changes in economic activity. By the end of May, roughly one in four workers were unemployed and many sectors of American commerce ground to a virtual stop. The previous high of unemployment was registered at 25.5 percent in the summer of 1933, the …read more.

Dear Editor, It’s time to change institutions that exacerbate and perpetuate racism. Real estate taxes that are used for local schools only is number one. At least in Illinois, kids in poor neighborhoods have a low tax base and crumbling schools. Rich kids in the suburbs go to school in educational palaces. Maintain the tax …read more.

SILVER LAKE – The Indiana Gaming Commission has given the Silver Lake Lions Club permission to once again host Bingo events. Bingo will resume at the Lions building in Silver Lake on Saturday, June 20.  Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6 p.m.  Bingo will continue each Saturday if enough people will …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:28 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 400 block North Huntington St., Syracuse. Raymond L. Schmucker reported vehicle theft. A Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and firearm were also stolen. Value: $46,130.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:55 a.m. Tuesday, …read more.