A crash between a bicyclist and a car Thursday, May 7, sent a 10-year-old boy to the hospital.

A Milford man will serve six months in jail pending his acceptance into work release after he and three juveniles broke into a nursing home.

A Syracuse man is facing eight criminal charges after allegedly battering a woman and three minors. 

The Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approved a new three-way permit for HopLore Brewing and renewed six permits for local businesses during a virtual meeting on Thursday, May 7.

The annual Wawasee Property Owners Association family breakfast has been cancelled for 2020. The event was slated to be held Saturday, June 13, at Oakwood Resort.

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

Paula Dianne (Biddle) Gingerich, 73, Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 4, 1946, the daughter of Norman Jack Biddle and JoAnn (Poyser) Tait in Wolf Lake. On Dec. 11, 1984, she married Larry B. Gingerich; he preceded her in death on …read more.

First responders, health care workers and the general public were all beneficiaries of a meal giveaway that started at noon Thursday, May 7.
As part of the “Syracuse Strong” initiative, the town’s chamber of commerce and several businesses teamed up to prepare a variety of healthy meals for distribution.

The Syracuse Redevelopment Commission had a busy morning, Thursday, May 7, as it met in executive session with members of the Syracuse Town Council, then held it’s own public meeting.

Dear Editor, In his initial press release, and on subsequent occasions, Chad Miner has claimed he is qualified for the judgeship of Kosciusko Superior Court 3 due to serving as a judge pro tem in that court on numerous occasions.  As the general population of Kosciusko may not know what a judge pro tem is …read more.

  By LAUREN ZEUGNER InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council and Syracuse Redevelopment Commission had a busy morning Thursday, May 7, as they hammered out the details for an economic development agreement and a real estate purchase agreement in an executive session. The council and redevelopment commission then met publicly in separate meetings via …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Health Department has received no new COVID-19 cases as of noon Thursday, May 7. Kosciusko County has 39 total positive cases with one death reported and 20 recoveries. Statewide, the latest posting on the Indiana State Department of Health website shows the number of COVID-19 deaths …read more.

Roseann L. Hohenstein, 85, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. Born Dec. 27, 1934, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Carl and Mathilda (Hambrock) Harber. She graduated Central Catholic High School with the Class of 1952. On Oct. 8, 1955, she married Donald “Jack” Hohenstein. …read more.

Kathryn Gillespie Huntington passed away at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, on Monday, May 4, 2020, where she had resided for the past 16 years. She was born in Rochester on Sept. 8, 1920, to Perry Warren Gillespie and Margaret Metzger Gillespie and was raised on a farm outside Kewanna. She graduated from Kewanna High …read more.

Mary Lou Carpenter, 86, rural Wabash, died at 9:47 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Sept. 17, 1933, in Shoals, to Glenn and Hazel (Stackhouse) Allegree. She was a 1951 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married Jack Carpenter in Wabash on May 27, 1966; he died Jan. 9, …read more.

Maryann Berkshire, 87, Royal Center, passed away at 10:22 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2020, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette. She loved reading her Bible, fishing, family vacations, Pioneer football, storytelling and watching the Golden Girls. Most of all, regardless of how you became family, once you were family, she loved you with all her …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews Jeremy Joe Jones WARSAW — A Warsaw man faces an additional criminal charge after stalking a man he allegedly pointed a firearm at a week earlier. Jeremy Joe Jones, 26, 3495 W. CR 100S, Warsaw, is charged with stalking, a level 6 felony. On April 23, a Warsaw Police officer went …read more.

Press Release SYRACUSE — Wawasee Community School Corporation has set the following dates and times for parents, guardians, or students to pick up items left at schools in lockers, classrooms, etc.: Wednesday, May 13: 3-6 p.m. Thursday, May 14: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locker contents have been cleaned out, bagged, and labeled, and teachers …read more.

WARSAW – Intercession Group of Warsaw is pleased to announce a change in their team. Kim Crans has accepted the role of Interim executive director. She joined Intercession Group in April 2020. Jeri Purdy has previously served with Intercession Group since 2016 as an Event Manager and transitioned to an Executive Director in 2017. Purdy …read more.

Warsaw’s Traffic Safety Commission approved the addition of two new street-side handicapped parking spots on Market Street.

Doris A. Huffman, 75, of rural Macy, passed at 4:20 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2020, at her residence after being in failing health for a short time. Doris was born on May 13, 1944, in Terre Haute, to Homer F. and Esther L. (Ross) Monroe. She was married to Francis Freese for ten years. She …read more.

  News Release PIERCETON – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the urgent need for personal protective equipment, Paragon Medical has designed and released an intubation shield for healthcare workers. The intubation shield provides a barrier between the healthcare professional and the patient during intubation and extubation procedures to reduce exposure to aerosolized airborne …read more.

SYRACUSE – WCSL has set a deadline for summer ball registration as well as developed an equipment exchange and scholarship program to help prepare for the summer season.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly punching a pregnant woman. Eric Michael Frye, 34, 1708 Tippecanoe Drive Apartment D., Warsaw, is charged with domestic battery of a pregnant woman, a level 5 felony; battery with moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; and obstruction of justice, a level 6 felony.  According to …read more.

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

John Michael Kibort, 74 of Indiana Ave., Argos, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on May 4, 2020, at 5:10 p.m. On April 2, 1946, in Lapaz, he was born to Robert George Mitchel and Estella (Nettrouer) Mitchel. John has lived in Argos since he was 13 years old when he was adopted by Jack …read more.

Kyle Lee Smith, 30, Kokomo, passed away May 1, 2020 at 5:50 p.m. unexpectedly at his residence. On March 5, 1990, in South Bend, Indiana he was born to Matthew R. Smith Sr. and Christy l. (Stanley) Fisher. Kyle has lived in Kokomo the past ten years. Kyle worked as a Kitchen Supervisor at the …read more.

Earl Gene Ward Jr., 49, Rochester, passed away quietly on Monday, May 4, 2020, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. The son of Earl Ward, Sr. and Judy Ann (Duty) Ward, Earl grew up in the Warsaw area and was a graduate of Warsaw Community High School. He was a metal fabricator by trade and was …read more.

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Carlos Rico v. Ashley Busenburg and Drew Horn, $1,227 Canterbury House apartments v. Nicole Davis and Josh Haines, $1,749 Carrie Flanery, $2,261.92 Jeremy Porter-Property Manager, Lance Breitstein v. Janice Elliott, $3,650 AAA Acceptance Corp. v. Ted …read more.

MENTONE – Mentone Egg Festival is officially not happening this summer due to concerns over COVID-19, but some in the community will offer some activities in light of the situation. The decision was announced at the Mentone Town Council meeting Wednesday, May 6. While nothing is firm, some people are expressing a desire to have …read more.

When growing up, David Burden said he “had a small scope of what I thought I could pursue as a career.” Public education in the 1990s had a different look to it.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 8200 block East US 30, Pierceton. Officers received a report of a missing person. 2:47 p.m. Monday, May 4, 300 block East High St., Etna Green. Officers completed a citizens’ assist at Parkview Hospital.   Syracuse Officers …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:07 a.m. Thursday, May 7, West CR 1350N, east of North CR 200W, Milford. Driver: Tiffany M. Manges, 24, North Henry Street, Milford. Manges was traveling west on CR 1350N when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 9:28 p.m. …read more.

Discount Warehouse of Warsaw has for sale disposable 3-ply masks that provide some protection from dust, pollen, etc. Elastic earloop is easy to wear and comfortable on the ears. These are NOT N95 OR medical masks.

WARSAW – Warsaw boys swim navigated some choppy waters to look back on a fabulous season and a No. 7 position on our countdown.

By Maggie Kenworthy InkFreeNews WARSAW — A group of remonstrators showed up at the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission meeting held Wednesday, May 6, to object to a vacation request that would limit their lake access. The vacation request was made by Griffith’s Wawasee Marina, 9171 E. Ross Drive, Syracuse. The request included vacating three …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A former Kosciusko County Jail officer is facing criminal charges after stealing items from the jail. Alvin D. Dials, Jr., 61, 3216 S. Oak St., Warsaw, is charged with possession of a legend drug, a level 6 felony; and theft, a class A misdemeanor. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s officers obtained …read more.

Press Release SYRACUSE — Those families in need will have two opportunities this week to obtain a free meal. Health Elite, 400 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, will be providing a free meal starting at noon, Thursday, May 7, and lasting until 5 p.m. or until gone. This event is being hosted by SWCC Foundation Inc., …read more.

Nickolus George Toepfer WARSAW — A Churubusco man was recently arrested after robbing the Warsaw Walgreens location in January. Nickolus George Toepfer, 32, 6120 E. CR 500N Number 30, Churubusco, is charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a level 3 felony; pharmacy robbery, a level 4 felony; and being a habitual offender. On Jan. …read more.

Norma June (Pfeiffer) Warstler, 94, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2020. She was born June 6, 1925, to the late Charles and Gertrude Pfeiffer. Norma lived nearly her entire life on the family farm where she was born five miles east of Argos. Her Mom and Dad bought the farm in 1914. Her dad …read more.

John Michael Kibort, 74,  Argos, passed away unexpectedly at his residence at 5:10 p.m. on May 4, 2020. On April 2, 1946, in Fulton County, Indiana,  he was born to Jack Kibort and Emily (Baker) Kibort. John had lived all of his life in the Argos community. Arrangements are pending.  

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews Scott Lennox WARSAW — Former local attorney Scott Lennox, 51, St. Clair, Mich., is officially disbarred from practicing law effective immediately. According to a court document filed May 6 and signed by G. Michael Witte and Julie E. Bennett, executive director and staff attorney for the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, …read more.

By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews WARSAW — Information on the Indiana State Department of Health website shows the total positive number of cases of COVID-19 in Indiana is now at 21,870. Statewide, the latest posting on the ISDH website shows the number of COVID-19 deaths in Indiana rose to 1,264, up from 1,213 reported on Tuesday, …read more.

Mayor Joe Thallemer announced the City of Warsaw’s local plans for reopening businesses and public offices during the city’s weekly COVID-19 press conference on Wednesday, May 6.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 3:15 p.m. Monday, May 4, 11300 block North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Stephen J. Kaluza reported theft. Value: $50.   Mentone Officers with the Mentone Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:02 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 100 block South Tucker St., Mentone. …read more.

Sarah Wright InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Syracuse Eagles Aerie 3760 and the Syracuse Eagles Ladies Auxiliary each made donations to the Syracuse Food Pantry Tuesday, May 5. The Eagles donated $352.13, which came from donations received at the service club’s meal giveaway Saturday, April 25. The Auxiliary added $200 to that donation and also donated $200 each …read more.

Grow Wabash County has received $5,000 in grant funding from Duke Energy’s Economic Development Relief Grant program. 

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA has extended its freeze of high school athletics until July 1 to match the state’s reopening policy.

A duo from Indianapolis come to Warsaw in hopes of starting a successful barbecue food truck.

News Release  WINONA LAKE – In response to COVID-19 and its impact, Grace College will reduce the price of its online degrees by an average of 19.5% for new students this fall to help make Christian online education an option for all. The tuition reduction will apply to all new, online students for the 2020 …read more.

Below is the five stages of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s phased-in approach to reopening the state.

By Ray Balogh InkFreeNews KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Four candidates are vying for the position of judge of Kosciusko County Superior Court 3 in Warsaw. Each candidate was requested to submit a short bio and answer the same two questions. Their responses, listed alphabetically by their surnames, appear below. The Candidates Robert Bishop was raised in …read more.

One person appeared to suffer minor injuries in single-vehicle crash on North Detroit Street Wednesday morning, May 6.

Clayton “Clay” Prater, age 80, most recently of Grover, N.C., passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain. He was of the Christian faith, having been baptized in 1987. He was born on July 25, 1939 in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Callihan and Edith Holbrook Howard Prater and was a …read more.

Paul LaMar Kinsey Sr., 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Maine Veteran’s Home in Augusta due to complications of congestive heart failure, COPD and dementia. Paul was born in Warsaw, to William L. and Marian Roose Kinsey. He was the oldest boy in a family of eight children and grew up on …read more.

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

Staff Report WARSAW – Food distribution by the Salvation Army and the Food Bank of Northern Indiana will continue through May. That’s the word from Ken Locke, envoy for the Salvation Army in Warsaw. Locke was working at a drive-through distribution event at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Wednesday morning, May 6, where a long line …read more.

By Keith Knepp InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — A two vehicle accident involving a semi truck and a silver Lincoln SUV resulted in one driver being airlifted from the scene. The collision occurred northeast of Syracuse on US 6 at the intersection of US 33 at approximately 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 6. Preliminary indications show that the …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 1:09 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 500 block Lura Circle, Milford. Maggie M. Cahill reported a light was taken from the front porch.    Silver Lake Officers with the Silver Lake Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:39 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 200 block South …read more.

Press Release SYRACUSE — Dr. Tom Edington, superintendent of the Wawasee Community School Corporation, released the following letter Tuesday, May 5: “To the Wawasee school community: “Imagine that you have to help prepare dinner today using just your microwave? It might work great on some food items, but not so well with others! “Our Wawasee …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:51 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, North SR 13, north of EMS B21 Lane, Pierceton. Driver: Michele R. Fisher, 53, South Mary Lafern Street, North Webster. Fisher was traveling south on SR 13 when two deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw Little League is furthering sign-ups to May 15 as it is announcing its season will open June 15.

Jacqueline Ann Ramsten, “Jackie”, 77, Stuart, Fla., went home to be with our Lord on April 26th, 2020. On her road to recovery from liver cancer, she passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. Born in Warsaw, on Nov. 20, 1942, she was the loving daughter of Norman Kelly and Vereen Warren Kelly and a doting …read more.

Earl Gene Ward, Jr., 49, Rochester and formerly of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 4, 2020, in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital Arrangements are currently pending with Titus Funeral Home. To leave condolences for the family, please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com

HIGH POINT, NC – Former Warsaw softball star Grace Johnson is working her way back from a knee injury that eliminated her freshman year at NC State.

Restaurants, retailers and professional services planning to reopen in the coming weeks may be required to wear personal protective equipment, such as masks, to comply with Gov. Eric Holcomb’s five-stage plan.

Dear Editor, Politics … at times can be a downright dirty word. According to the dictionary, it means the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power. It’s really more about feelings. How a leader or those …read more.

Tara Hudson has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Member Solutions, Angela Pletcher, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management, announced recently.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood boys basketball became the second hoops team from Nappanee to finish its season with a win, and a spot at No. 8 on our list.

Kosciusko County has announced its timeline for reopening its offices.

Local law enforcement officials have established a new advocacy group for children that will work to ensure young people being interviewed in connection with abuse cases can do so in a safe and supportive environment.

  SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council and Syracuse Redevelopment Commission will hold a joint executive session at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7, for discussion of strategy with respect to a real property transaction prior to execution of a contract or option (I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D). Executive sessions are not open to the public. Following the joint …read more.

Indiana is entering its second phase of re-opening the state this week after a statewide stay-at-home order was implemented toward the end of March.

Laura Florence “Sis” Rife, 81, Wabash, died Sunday, May 3, 2020, at her home. She was born Feb. 23, 1939, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to John and Sarah (Dearfield) Dillon. Sis married Carl Rife in Richmond, and they were married 59 years; he died Nov. 2, 2015. She worked several years as a Certified Nursing Assistant …read more.

Rosa “Janetta” Lester, 59, Wabash, died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 20, 1960, in Marion, to Glen William “Willie” and Julia Inez (Bishop) Fansler. Lester was a 1978 graduate of Delphi Community High School. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, …read more.

Jon L. Helfin, 79, Wabash, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation in Marion. He was born June 26, 1940 in Barberton, Ohio, to Paul and Eleanor (Hodgkinson) Helfin. He was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended Indiana Technical Institute. He served in the Indiana National …read more.

Life as we know it is different.

June Ellen Sodervick, 91, Wabash, died at 6:29 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2020, at Wellbrooke, Wabash. She was born Sept. 12, 1928, in Winamac, to Chauncey M. and June Katherine (Moody) Felker. She was the valedictorian of her 1946 graduating class at Winamac High School. She received her BS degree in Business in 1950 with …read more.

Ruth Eileen (Jones) Adams, 97, Argos, passed away at 1:12 p.m. May 1, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver, where she had been in declining health the past five years. On Feb. 18, 1923, in Argos, she was born to Arley Jones and Ila (Irwin) Jones. Adams lived all of her life in the Argos …read more.

Ron Gagnon, 82, Akron, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital. He was born in Fulton County on Sept. 5, 1937, to Arthur and Violet (Hamilton) Gagnon. Gagnon had lived in Mentone, and the Beaver Dam area, but most of his life in the Akron community. He graduated from Burket High …read more.

The Kosciusko County Health Department recently reported one new COVID-19 case and one new recovery.

Miller’s Health System celebrated the upcoming construction of a new collection of duplexes that will be known as The Villas at County Farm Crossing – located along County Farm Road and adjacent to Miller’s Senior Living Complex.

Press Release WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School Principal Troy Akers has announced details regarding the Class of 2020’s graduation item pickup times and routes. On Friday, May 8, WCHS will have pickup times available for seniors to collect their Herff Jones orders, including caps and gowns. WCHS will also have Tri-Kappa awards and honors …read more.

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

Press Release SYRACUSE — On Monday evening, May 4, Geoff Walmer, Wawasee High School principal, released the following letter regarding a graduation ceremony for the class of 2020: “Dear Seniors: “We wanted to wait until Governor Holcomb’s announcement this past Friday before finalizing any plans with regards to a graduation ceremony. Now that we better …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:11 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 300 block West CR 700S, Claypool. KCSO received a report of battery.  7:45 a.m. Monday, May 4, 300 block Morgan Street, Mentone. Domestic battery investigated.  4:39 p.m. Friday, May 1, 10900 block North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. …read more.

News Release NORTH WEBSTER – The North Webster Community Public Library is now offering curbside service. Pickup of requested books, audiobooks, and DVDs will be available; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Mondays. 2 p.m – 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Fridays. To request items, patrons are invited to visit the …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 12:15 a.m. Saturday, May 2, SR 15, south of CR 800S, Claypool. Driver: Justin M. Lasser,  Lasser’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000. Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:39 p.m. Sunday, May 3, West …read more.

Esther R. Edwards, 98, Warsaw, passed away at 6 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2020, in Lake City Place, Warsaw. Esther was born on April 4, 1922, in Richmond, to Henry and Rose (Haner) Kimm.  She was united in marriage to Harold L. Edwards on June 22, 1941, in Muncie. He preceded her in death in …read more.

Marjorie A. Leach-Neterer, 78, Wakarusa, formerly of Goshen, died 4:30 a.m. Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born Feb. 28, 1942, in Goshen, to John Edgar AND Sally (Cook) Blakeley. On March 27, 2004, she married Dean Neterer and he died Jan. 25, 2020. Surviving are a daughter, Natalie Leach, Goshen, …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Council has changed the location of its May 14 meeting. Instead of the old courtroom in the courthouse, the meeting will take place in the multi-purpose room of the Justice Building, located at 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw, basement level, at 6 p.m. May 14.

The 122nd Fighter Wing will perform a #AirForceSalutes flyover early Tuesday evening, May 5, through northwest and north-central Indiana – including Warsaw.

By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – The coronavirus wasn’t on Warsaw City Council’s agenda Monday, May 4, but it was the biggest discussion point for city officials. Mayor Joe Thallemer provided the council with an update on several aspects of how the city is responding, but first expressed concern that people are already letting their …read more.

Over the past few months, everyone’s worlds have been turned upside down by COVID-19.

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging, has announced nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Golden Hoosier Award.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee basketball rallied itself to a remarkable season and a spot at No. 9 on our Top 10 list.

Be where your audience is. Tens of thousands visit Ink Free News every week.  We offer our readers and advertisers unmatched coverage of breaking news, county accidents and incidents, sports and, the passing of our friends and neighbors. Ink Free News is the most read and most followed news site in Kosciusko County, no matter …read more.

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

North Webster  Officers with the North Webster Police Department Investigated the following accident: 10:45 a.m. Saturday, May 2. Near 306 South Main St., North Webster, Driver: Peter Hodges, 88, East Brown Road, Leesburg. Hodges was backing out of a parking spot when his foot slipped off the brake. He then hit the gas and ran …read more.

Stephen “Steve” David McGlothin, Winona Lake, went home to be with the Lord at 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2020, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation in Warsaw, at the age of 76. He was born on Feb. 1, 1944, in Pontiac, Mich., to Mildred (Maxwell) McGlothin and George Clifford McGlothin. On Aug. 16, 1969, he …read more.