Mr. Raymond D. Engle, 96, of Kewanna, was surrounded by his loving family members at his daughter’s home when he passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, April 24, 2020. On Christmas Day, 1923, Raymond Dean Engle was born to Arthur and Mable McCartney Engle in Converse. He was 1942 graduate of Kewanna High School. …read more.

Beverly Lavone Keene, 92, Rochester, passed away on April 25, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

WARSAW – Warsaw Community Schools on Monday, April 27, began distributing yard signs saluting individual students who are part of the 2020 graduating class.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 7:42 p.m. Sunday, April 26, Lyon Street, near North SR 15, Warsaw. Drivers: Marcus M. Neer, 45, West Old Road 30 Lot 619, Warsaw; and Pedro R. Sarabia, 21, West Center Street, Warsaw. Neer was traveling west on Lyon Street when he rear-ended Sarabia’s …read more.

WARSAW — For now, J.B. will be present Monday through Saturday from 9am – 4pm to answer your phone calls, and serve you in any way he can, including by appointment if you are in need of Furniture. These appointments will be executed on a “one at a time” basis.

WARSAW – The distribution of free food is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday in Pierceton. The Food Bank Of Northern Indiana, in cooperation with The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County, will distribute food boxes to families in need on at Pierceton Elementary School, 434 S 1st Street, Pierceton, IN  46562.  The distribution will be a drive-through …read more.

WARSAW – Jonathan Murphy’s concept project Staches Till Sports is intended to help those left unemployed from the professional sports shutdowns.

Joan Black, 65, of Warsaw, died unexpectedly Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.TitusFuneralHome.com.  

SYRACUSE — The need for food is still evident in the area, as over two dozen cars had to be turned away Sunday, April 26, at Sleepy Owl, when free dinners ran out in less than 30 minutes.

SYRACUSE —A sign in the yard asked passing motorist to “honk” as they drove by to celebrate Elise Berkeypile’s 10th birthday. After all she couldn’t have the traditional birthday party. There was even a Happy Birthday banner hung on the front porch. But Elise’s birthday celebration had a special twist.

MILFORD — Contemporary Christian music filled downtown Milford Sunday morning in preparation for a unique event on Main Street. A drive-in church service was conducted in front of the Milford Town Hall, hosted by the six churches in the community.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in finding people wanted on felony or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these 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 age listed for each person is …read more.

The Library Offers Essential Services Watch for a date soon when the Syracuse Library will begin offering curbside service for book and movie checkouts. When the library begins bringing staff back in to work together, there will be limited hours and no patrons in the building. Call-in or online orders from the Syracuse Library’s collection …read more.

A birthday drive-by ‘parade’ took place Friday, April 24, in Winona Lake. The birthday boy, Easton Setser, and his sister, Harper, are seen here. Harper had her own birthday ‘parade’ earlier in the week. Easton, on the right, turned 8. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW — Birthdays are being celebrated in a unique new …read more.

SYRACUSE —If you haven’t had breakfast and you like pancakes and sausage, there are still plenty available at Syracuse Cafe, 607 N. Huntington St.

LIGONIER – Beloved West Noble athletic director Tom Schermerhorn returned home Saturday after a three-week battle with coronavirus.

CRAWFORDSVILLE – Wabash wrestler Kyle Hatch was one of two winners of the Pete Vaughan Award.

SOUTH BEND – Three more Notre Dame players and a local highlighted day three of the NFL Draft.

SYRACUSE — Just over 900 meals were handed out to those in need by two groups Saturday, April 25, in Syracuse. Those who may have arrived too late will have two opportunities Sunday, April 26, with 335 meals being offered free.

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 79,000 people have been tested for COVID-19 in Indiana as of Saturday, April 25, according to the Indiana Department of Health. The latest posting on the ISDH website shows the total number of deaths statewide as 785, up from 741 on Friday, April 24. The number of positive cases in Indiana …read more.

Indiana has secured $130.4 million from tobacco product manufacturers this year under the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, Attorney General Curtis Hill announced today.

Rosco Howard, 87, Pierceton, passed away April 24, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, Indiana. One of nine children, Rosco was born on March 17, 1933, in Saylersville, Ky., to Bass and Dollie (Allen) Howard. Rosco owned and operated a timber buying and logging company for 43 years. He also owned and worked on his …read more.

Helen Jane (Mattern) Mikel, 88, Bremen passed away Friday April 24, 2020, at Signature Nursing Home in Bremen. Helen was born July 10, 1931, in Nappanee to Harold and Bernetha (Stahly) Mattern. Helen graduated from Nappanee High School and on May 30, 1951, married Marion “Bud” L. Mikel. Helen was an active member in Bremen …read more.

Dwayne Sanders, 78, Wabash, died at 2:20 a.m., Friday, April 24, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born March 30, 1942, in Wabash, to Clyde and Evelyn (Kerr) Sanders. Dwayne was a 1960 graduate of Wabash High School. He married his childhood sweetheart, the love of his life and best friend, Joyce Miller, on …read more.

Anna Marie Powell 89, daughter of Samuel Milton and Leota Guyse Johnson, passed away on April 24, 2020, at home, in the care of her family and Hospice. Anna was born on Jan. 1, 1931, in Plymouth, and has been a resident of Plymouth all her life. She was a 1949 graduate of West High …read more.

Wayne L. Pontius, 75, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Friday April 24, 2020, in Frostproof, Fla. He was a Marshall County resident until he moved to Florida in 2005. Arrangements are pending at this time. Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:25 p.m. Friday, April 24, 300 block South Detroit Street/Winona Avenue, Warsaw. A hit and run accident was reported.  11:47 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 100 block Hickory Street, Warsaw. Taylor L. Knecht reported a burglary.  Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office …read more.

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

Staff Report LEESBURG — A man is facing four charges after allegedly battering a juvenile.  Leon Allen Oswalt, with addresses listed on court documents as both 3572 E. Forest Glen Ave., Leesburg, and another in Marion, is charged with domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; strangulation, a level 6 felony; …read more.

Kosciusko County election officials are scurrying to prepare for an in-person primary on June 2. The county election board, consisting of Republican Randy Girod, Democrat Bill Morton and County Clerk Ann Torpy, were joined by chairmen from both political parties on Friday to hash out preliminary plans for the primary, which was moved from May …read more.

SOUTH BEND – Three Notre Dame players were selected Friday night in the NFL Draft, including Cole Kmet to the Chicago Bears.

Press Release SYRACUSE — Two teenagers from Leesburg suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash at 4:21 p.m. Friday, April 24. The accident was at CR 127 and CR 56, north of the Kosciusko County Line in Elkhart County. Nicholas Murphy, 19, Leesburg, sustained abrasions to the hand. A passenger in his vehicle, Abby Murphy, …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee senior Jordan Grindle has decided upon Trine University to continue his track and academic career.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in finding people wanted on felony or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these 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 age listed for each person is …read more.

By Deb Patterson InkFreeNews NAPPANEE — An unnamed female was transported to an area hospital with unknown injuries following a one-vehicle crash on North CR 900W, south of Nappanee. The crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. tonight, Friday, April 24. The female, the only occupant of a Ford Fusion, appeared to be southbound on CR 900W …read more.

WINONA LAKE — At approximately 5:20 p.m. Friday, April 24, Lutheran EMS and Winona Lake Fire Department were called to a two-vehicle accident at CR 250E and Pierceton Road. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office personnel were also on scene. No other information is available at this time.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2501 Walton Blvd., Warsaw. Driver: Renee N. Rader, 27, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. Rader was backing her vehicle from a parking space when she struck a parked, unoccupied vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. Fulton County Officers with the Fulton …read more.

  Staff Report WARSAW – MutualBank is transitioning to a new name after a merger that was announced in 2019. The transition to Northwest Bank will be completed when banks open Monday, April 27. The sign outside of MutualBank on Market Street was changed Friday, April 24. MutualBank has been based in Muncie and in …read more.

Staff Report ROCHESTER — Akron and Rochester fire departments responded to a residential fire at 917 Franklin St., Rochester, at about  3 p.m. Friday, April 24. No injuries were reported and no further information was available.

Staff Report WINONA LAKE — The “An Evening with Elizabeth Smart” event, which was originally scheduled for April 23, has been rescheduled to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Smart’s presentation in Winona Lake was delayed due to county and state guideline precautions for social distancing for the COVID-19 virus. All existing tickets will be honored …read more.

Randal S. Wamsley, 69, died April 24, 2020, at his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1951, in Evansville, and was the son of Meredith D. and Susanne R. (Seely) Wamsley. He graduated from Fort Wayne South Side High School and Wabash College. He worked for many years as a purchasing manager for Maple Leaf …read more.

Press Release NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University has moved its summer pharmacy camp online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. High school and college students considering pharmacy as a career are invited to attend MU Virtual Pharmacy Week from July 14 to 17. It is free and any student with an interest in the health …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The National Federation of State High School Associations announced its newest addition to the online NFHS Learning Center platform – public address announcing.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood senior Veshon Malone has chosen Manchester University to continue his football and academic career.

Gary D. Deutsch, 82, Columbia City, died at 6:16 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He had been battling cancer. He was born April 29, 1937, in Whitley County, a son of the late Clifford F. and Velma L. “Bonnie” (Judd) Deutsch. His formative years were spent on a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:18 p.m. Friday, April 24, 1600 block South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Merry Huffer reported theft of $80 in cash.  6:09 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 200 block Wray Street, Atwood. Sarah Lynn Bartz reported a burglary.  6:07 p.m. Monday, April 20, 400 …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A North Manchester man was recently arrested after battering and threatening to kill people. Talbot Neal McKee, 23, 307 S. 1st St., North Manchester, is charged with two counts of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury and two counts of intimidation, all level 6 felonies; resisting law enforcement, a …read more.

Doyt E. Grossman, 94, LaFontaine, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on Jan. 19, 1926, in LaFontaine, to the late Elmer and Florence (Mann) Grossman. He was a 1944 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He married Phyllis R. Davis on Aug. 19, …read more.

Anthony L. Patton, 60, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 22, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 13, 1959, in Bedford, to the late Edward and Beverly (Grego) Patton. He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Terry Hall. He had lived in South Bend for the past 24 years. On …read more.

Gladys Mae (Harness) Hamilton, 59, Logansport, passed away peacefully at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020, surrounded by family. Born on Oct. 30, 1960, in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Dwight and Rosezella Ann (Vermillion) Harness. She was a former caregiver at Camelot Care Center and she enjoyed helping those with …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The Fort Wayne TinCaps are selling special shirts to raise money for local healthcare needs.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Health Department reported one new COVID-19 case, bringing the county’s total number of positive cases to 27. According to a KCHD press release, 13 people in the county have recovered from the virus. Two deaths as a result of COVID-19 have been reported. Currently, the Indiana …read more.

News Release MISHAWAKA – A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a man from Mishawaka. Mishawaka Police are investigating the disappearance of Joseph G. Gerencser, a 65-year-old white man who is 5 feet 7 inches and weighs 140 pounds. He has gray hair with brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a shirt and …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW – A long line of motorists arrived early for a food distribution event in Warsaw that was run by people with God’s Highway to Heaven. The event was made possible with help from the Food Bank of Northern Indiana and was scheduled to run from noon to 4 p.m. at …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — A Silver Lake man received a 2 1/2 year prison sentence in connection to a home improvement fraud that cost an elderly woman tens of thousands of dollars. Robert Kenneth Melton, 32, 46 E. Center St., Silver Lake, was charged with home improvement fraud, a level 5 felony; and …read more.

Staff Report SYRACUSE — The Syracuse community is continuing its support of those being affected by the coronavirus with more meal distributions this weekend and next week. Those in need will have an opportunity to get breakfast, lunch or dinner. There is even an opportunity to enjoy movie theater popcorn for a fee. Vineyard Community …read more.

News Release FORT WAYNE – Third District Rep. Jim Banks has announced that due to concerns related to the COVID-19 virus, his office is switching to an electronic submission process for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition.  This competition is open to all high school students in the 3rd District. The overall winner of our district’s …read more.

Video courtesy Roger Ockoman By Ray Balogh InkFreeNews WEBSTER LAKE — An overnight fire destroyed two Lake Webster homes and damaged a third Friday, April 24. No injuries were reported, as the two destroyed houses were unoccupied at the time. Damage is estimated at more than $300,000. According to Lt. Matt Stamm of the North …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College junior Mackenzie Moeller was awarded a $2,000 Alfred H. Nolle Scholarship through the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society. Only 10 such scholarships are awarded nationally each year to students from a pool of nearly 300 Alpha Chi chapters across the United States. “These are very competitive national awards,” said …read more.

Press Release FULTON – Indiana State Police Master Trooper Randy McPike and his team of inspectors completed annual bus inspections at Caston Schools. Caston received a perfect score. This means their 24 buses had no violations the first time through the inspection line. “This is extremely rare,” said McPike. “I have been doing this since …read more.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — A puppy found in the middle of the interstate among wreck debris in Henderson County has a new home.

Lone Grove resident, Madison LeeAnn Porter, 19, passed away at her residence April 20, 2020. The daughter of Mitchell Ray and Barbara D’Ann Thomas Porter, Madison was born July 13, 2000 in Fort Wayne. After the family moved to Ardmore, Madison attended Lone Grove schools. She was one of the football managers and was a …read more.

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

Rickie R. Beckner, 74, Ligonier, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at MIller’s Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He was born on June 17, 1945, the son of John and Ruth (Ritter) Beckner in Ligonier. On Sept. 2, 1969, he married Shirley Navarro and together they shared over 50 years of marriage. Rickie graduated from …read more.

Born at Epworth Hospital, South Bend, on April 23, 1924, Jean was the daughter of Herbert K. Laramore and Muriel Bosworth Laramore of Knox. In 1924 she moved to Plymouth and graduated with the class of 1942 from Lincoln High School. She received her Bachelor?s Degree in Education from De Pauw University in 1946. On …read more.

Mr.  Raymond Engle, 96, Kewanna was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:58 a.m., April 24, 2020.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Staff Report WARSAW – God’s Highway to Heaven Church will host a food giveaway from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, April 24. The event is at 555 Webber St., in Warsaw. Recipients are asked to remain in their vehicles excepted to open their trunk. Food will include apple, oranges, sodas, cereal, meat, chicken, eggs and …read more.

WARSAW — For now, J.B. will be present Monday through Saturday from 9am – 4pm to answer your phone calls, and serve you in any way he can, including by appointment if you are in need of Furniture. These appointments will be executed on a “one at a time” basis.

WARSAW – White Men Can’t Jump helped create a cult movement of movies about basketball culture.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:43 a.m. Friday, April 24, 5300 block East CR 650N, Syracuse. Matthew B. Thomas reported theft. 5 p.m. Monday, April 20, 4300 block North CR 375E, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of an animal complaint. 1 p.m. Monday, April 20, 9800 block …read more.

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Mineral Springs LLC v. Nathan Arnold, $6,000 Sherri Shafer v. Jeremy Frederick, $3,375 Taylor Julien, $2,8500 Paris Property Management v. Jessica Johnson, $1,500 Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Jeremy Ousley, $2,866.97 Kirk Olson v. Dawn Webb …read more.

WARSAW – Spring season previews wind up on the golf course with a look at boys golf.

Staff Report WARSAW — The former Long John Silver’s building has been purchased by Dan Signore, owner of the Barbee Hotel in Warsaw, according to a post he shared on Facebook. Signore announced the acquisition via a social media post in the “To Go Kosciusko” Facebook group, which is being used during the pandemic to …read more.

News Release INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today signed an executive order to speed up the review of unemployment insurance claim appeals during the fight against COVID-19.  The executive order 20-23 allows the Department of Workforce Development to hire additional staff to review the appeals.    The executive order also waives paperwork requirements to help …read more.

News Release WARSAW – Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation (KEDCo) today announced the establishment of the Small Business Relief Fund to support business recovery and job retention. “For more than a decade, KEDCo has administered a Revolving Loan Fund to support job creation among startup and early stage companies,” said KEDCo CEO Alan Tio, “We are now …read more.

Staff Report WARSAW — A Warsaw woman faces charges after an alleged incident involving a baseball bat. Ashley Marie Hough, 38, 920 Anchorage Road 3, Warsaw, is charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; and intimidation, a level 6 felony.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on April 12, an …read more.

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

Candice Marie “Candy” Olson, 54, Wabash, died at 3:08 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at her home. She was born March 26, 1966, in Germany. Candy was a graduate of North Miami High School. She married Barry J. Olson in Nashville on Nov. 29, 2014. She was a child care provider for more than 25 …read more.

Billie G. Blocher, 84, North Manchester, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 22. He was born Feb. 7, 1936 in Wabash County to S. Willis and Leila E. (Baker) Blocher. On Sept. 21, 1957, he married Esther L. Metzger. She passed away Nov. 5, 2017.  Billie was a lifelong farmer. Billie enjoyed gardening, mushroom …read more.

By Kory Betts InkFreeNews WARSAW — The Indiana Department of Transportation recently announced the recipients of the 2020 Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Matching Grant. Several area counties and communities were on the list of grant recipients. InkFreeNews reached out to several for more information on projects in the respective areas. Warsaw received $497,822 in …read more.

Donald R. Hughes, 82, Rochester, passed away at 1:27 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 24, 1938, in Altoona, Pa., the son of Harold Walter and Alice Mae (Kiser) Hughes. On April 12, 1976, in Tawas City, Mich., he married Judy Mullins and she …read more.

News Release FORT WAYNE – Parkview Health and global health service company Cigna have announced they have extended their contract and will provide in-network access at a reduced cost for Cigna customers at Parkview hospitals. Parkview’s nearly 900 health care providers across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio will also remain in-network with Cigna. Parkview Warsaw …read more.

Sarah Wright InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Syracuse Artisans and Farmers Market will be pushing its opening to May 23 in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Syracuse Parks and Recreation Program Director Darin Lursen noted, “There will be a few changes to the market this year due to the coronavirus. We are going to delay opening day …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:05 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. A representative for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office reported criminal mischief to a sprinkler head. 7:29 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 5900 block North SR 15 and West CR 600N, Warsaw. Dara …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:45 a.m. Thursday, April 23, North CR 200W, north of North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. Driver: Marinel N. Shepherd, 43, Riley Road, Lakeville. Shepherd was traveling south on CR 200W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000. 7:40 a.m. …read more.

STAFF REPORT INDIANAPOLIS — A second person has died from COVID-19 in Kosciusko County. The Kosciusko County Health Department reported three new cases of COVID-19 as of noon on Thursday, April 23, with one of those being a death.  This brings the total number of positive cases in Kosciusko County to 26, with two deaths.  …read more.

Press Release WINONA LAKE — An Early Childhood Alliance Pop Up Center will be opening at Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church on Monday, April 27, to provide free, temporary childcare for essential healthcare workers. The center will be open from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. According to a press release from the …read more.

Press Release WARSAW – The Kosciusko Board of REALTORS’ annual charitable endeavors are all based on the needs of the children of Kosciusko County. For example, each year KBOR awards three $1,000 college scholarships to high school seniors or currently enrolled college students. They partner with Combined Community Services to provide back-to-school backpacks each fall and …read more.

ATLANTA — It looks like social distancing is taking a toll on our four-legged friends.

WARSAW – Seniors were set to make a big statement in girls track this spring.

Press Release LEESBURG — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect businesses and workers across the U.S., Maple Leaf Farms is partnering with chefs and meal organizations to help feed furloughed employees and frontline healthcare workers. The company has donated thousands of pounds of duck products to give back to its foodservice customers that have …read more.

James C. Berg, 93, Big Lake, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2020, at Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. Born Oct. 18, 1926, in Muncie, he was the son of Velmar Berg and Helen (Clinger) Gascon. He graduated from Yorktown High School with the Class of 1944 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in …read more.

Clarence Edward West, 82, rural Denver, died at 1:03 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at his home. He was born Dec. 24, 1937, at his grandparent’s home in Jonesboro, Indiana to Clarence “Willard” and Esther Mae (Bragg) West. Clarence was a 1955 graduate of Noble High School. He married Nancy Lee Marshall at the Center …read more.

Jean L. Schricker, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April, 22, 2020, at Miller’s Assisted Living, Plymouth. Arrangements are currently pending.

News Release WARSAW — Mason Geiger of Warsaw is participating in an online charity ride Saturday, April 25, to raise funds for a local nonprofit organization, Spoonful of Imagination. “Spoonful of Imagination Studio exists to overcome boundaries and redefine art as a critical and healing component of community life. Given the current state of our …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA is waiving new physicals for athletes already in the system for the 2020-21 athletic season.

Stephen D. “Steve” Hann, 63, Nappanee, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 9:28 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on April 24, 1956, in Elkhart, to James William and Virginia Ruth (Grimes) Hann. He graduated in 1976 from Wawasee High School in Syracuse and …read more.

LOGANSPORT — Today, the Cass County Commissioners voted to close the Tyson pork processing facility in Logansport.

News Release Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect new information about Kosciusko County. INDIANAPOLIS  – Noble and Fulton counties and the town of North Manchester were among 13 communities to receive relief funds through the state. On Wednesday, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) …read more.

By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews CROMWELL — A Cromwell man faces charges after controlled purchases by police led to a search warrant and the discovery of drugs and paraphernalia.  William Freddrick McMahan, 59, 9783 E. Chickadee Drive, Cromwell, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; two counts of possession of methamphetamine, both level …read more.