By Keith Knepp InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — For many hungry area residents who were hoping to get a free meal at Man Cave Brewing Company south of Syracuse, arriving on time meant they were out of luck. The barbecued pork chop dinner, which was sponsored by Women of Today, was advertised to begin its service of …read more.

Press Release WARSAW — The City of Warsaw was notified that the intersection of North CR 100E and Pound Drive will continue to be closed to all traffic for approximately two additional weeks to allow for asphalt to be laid. The road closure was originally closed last week on Wednesday, April 15. Motorists traveling from …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 7:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Jennifer S. Cacahua reported theft. Value: $50.   Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:01 p.m. Monday, April 20, 200 block South Third St., Pierceton. Rodney …read more.

Staff Report WARSAW – Cloth masks are available for free at the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory fire station on Center Street in Warsaw. The fire station has a selection of masks available in the entry area that the public can choose from. The masks are not medical-grade but are still viewed as a way to help …read more.

By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – City and county officials are urging people to continue to stay at home and to wear masks when shopping as the statewide stay-at-home order continues through the end of April. The pleas were echoed at a weekly press conference Wednesday in Warsaw, even as protests against the stay-at-home orders …read more.

WARSAW – A lot of area boys track talent were left wondering as season previews moves to track and field.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Madison Elementary School educators, community members and students recently teamed up to create a GoFundMe campaign called “Feed3,” which benefits local restaurants, students and nurses. The GoFundMe was started on April 15 by Madison Elementary Principal Ben Barkey. Funds raised are used to purchase family-style food from local restaurants, …read more.

By Ray Balogh InkFreeNews WARSAW — As two Warsaw mental health providers will attest, the road to recovering from quarantine-related stress can take divergent paths. Bowen Recovery Center In a recent press release, Bowen Recovery Center of Warsaw announced its counselors are “providing psychiatric, therapy and community-based services over the phone.” The release explained, “Moving …read more.

By Phoebe Muthart InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee had its monthly meeting Monday night, April 20, via Zoom. An update on the Conklin Bay project was discussed. The concrete work is almost complete and the asphalt work started this week. Work continues on the railings. A completion date for the Conklin Bay project is …read more.

SOUTH BEND – Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach Muffet McGraw of Notre Dame has retired from coaching.

Press Release PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton. Buddy Buddy is an active boy who is always ready to go. He is a four-year-old, neutered, male German Shepherd mix. He is a very distinguished looking chap with his black …read more.

Charles E. Buell, 97, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  Charles was born in Warsaw on May 7, 1922, the son of George and Edna M. (Nine) Buell. He was a 1941 graduate of Warsaw High School. After graduating, he served in …read more.

Press Release FORT WAYNE — Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne/Warsaw has joined a statewide effort to address the current personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fort Wayne/Warsaw Campus has begun using its 3D printers to produce more than one thousand face shields. A portion of the face shields will …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.

By Keith Knepp InkFreeNews MILFORD — A new branding logo for the town of Milford made its debut this week, appearing for the first time on the doors of one of the community’s utility trucks. Eventually, the new design will be placed on all of the town-owned vehicles. According to Milford Clerk-Treasurer Tricia Gall, the …read more.

By Kory Betts InkFreeNews INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health reported 394 new cases of coronavirus. The new cases occurred between April 19 and April 21, but were reported to the ISDH in the last 24 hours as of 11:59 p.m. April 21, according to the ISDH COVID-19 Dashboard. The dashboard is updated …read more.

By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews WARSAW — Some people switch jobs frequently in a quest for continual change, higher salary, different title or a new environment.  Others — like Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department Superintendent Larry Plummer — find a job they love and stick with it.  Plummer began working full-time with the parks department Sept. …read more.

The first of three new hotels in Warsaw will open on Friday, April 24.

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

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 6 p.m. Monday, April 20, 100 block EMS W25 Lane, North Webster. Angela K. Sauter reported theft of jewelry valued at $435.  Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:27 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 200 block Sophie Lane, …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood’s Jake Lone settled on a college choice, picking the University of Indianapolis to continue his wrestling career.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 10 p.m. Monday, April 20, 1377 South Packerton Road, Winona Lake. Driver: Rush G. Nichols, 18, Kinney Drive, Warsaw. Nichols backed his vehicle into a parked unoccupied vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following …read more.

By Kory Betts InkFreeNews WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council approved a supplemental agreement related to the viaduct at Argonne Road, Tuesday, April 21. The brief council meeting was conducted via Zoom. The agreement allows the town to work with A and Z Engineering to conduct structural repairs on the abutments at the …read more.

Wilbur D. Lemler, 87, formerly of Nappanee, went to be with the Lord and his wife Joyce at 10:20 am, Monday, April 20, 2020. Wilbur was born April 10, 1933, in Bourbon, to Walter and Gladys (Swartzlander) Lemler. Mr. Lemler was a lifelong area resident and was a graduate of Bourbon High School. Wilbur served …read more.

Kenna L. Kappel, 87, formerly of Columbia City, died peacefully at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2020, at the Townehouse Retirement Community, Fort Wayne where she had been a resident since August 2013. She was born April 23, 1932, in Painesville, Ohio a daughter of the late Dale T. and Esther C. (Strohl) Heinbaugh. She …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.

Kenneth Wayland Brown, 72, North Manchester, formerly of LaFontaine, passed away at 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community in Fort Wayne.  He was born on Dec. 29, 1947, in Greeneville, Tenn. to the late Joe and Lula (Bell) Wooten. Ken married Laura Key on May 9, 1996. Ken retired …read more.

Penny Denise Sisto, 55, died on April 20, 2020 at home in North Manchester. Penny was the daughter of Jim and Vickie Smith, who survive. Also surviving are her children, Natalie (Johnny Echavarria) Sisto, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Nick (Blaire Martin) Sisto, of West Lafayette. In addition, Penny is survived by her sister Sara …read more.

Patricia I. Lytle, 82, Rochester, passed away at 10:25 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Feb. 14, 1938, Patricia Irene Henry was born in Winamac. She was a treasured daughter of Harry and Wilma Irene Kersey Henry. Growing up Pat shared her childhood with two sisters Peggy and Sandy and a …read more.

John A. Voland, 82, North Webster, passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster.

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

Press Release SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce board of directors, ambassadors and executive director unveiled new logos for the chamber and the new SWCC Foundation Tuesday, April 21. Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber’s new logo was crafted based on the membership services and support it provides for the community while keeping with the nautical theme, according to …read more.

Press Release WARSAW — The Kosciusko County National Day of Prayer service will be broadcast on WIOE radio (101.1 FM, 104.3 FM, and 1450 AM) at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7. Those interested may also listen by clicking the “LISTEN LIVE” button on http://wioe.com/site or watch the prerecorded service on the Kosciusko County IN National …read more.

By Chelsea Los InkFreeNews CROMWELL — In what is quickly becoming standard operating procedure, the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District board held April’s monthly meeting via Zoom video conferencing. The digital meeting was held Monday, April 20, and kicked off promptly at 7 p.m. As usual, board members were invited to provide updates first with …read more.

Press Release WARSAW —  The Indiana School Boards Association recently announced winners for the Exemplary Governance Awards (EGA) Program for 2019. Winners include Warsaw Community School Board members Jay Baumgartner and Jeremy Mullins for Region 2. These individual school board members and collective school boards have shown extensive dedication to their professional development by attending …read more.

WARSAW – Season previews hit the hard courts to learn more about girls tennis.

Press Release WASHINGTON, DC — As Americans spend more of their time online, connecting virtually amidst a historic pandemic, Rep. Jim Banks is introducing a bill that would warn consumers before they download an application from countries that pose a national security risk. Celebrities, families and teens have flocked to mega-popular app TikTok during COVID-19 …read more.

Press Release WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Health Department is using a survey aimed at the general public regarding COVID-19. According to Nichole LaLonde, KCHD epidemiologist, the department is hoping to use survey responses to determine how many county residents may have contracted the virus in earlier months, as well as how many people are …read more.

By Kory Betts InkFreeNews WARSAW — A Rochester man faces charges after an alleged residential entry and domestic battery incident. Dennis Edward Bradley, 30, 6753 Railroad St., Rochester, was charged with residential entry, a level 6 felony; domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; …read more.

By Tim Ashley InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — Although the Wawasee School Board meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, was cancelled due to COVID-19 and the stay-at-home order, the school corporation released a list of recommendations and plans the board will ratify when it next meets, either electronically or in person in May or June. Emergency …read more.

Press Release PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Health Department announced the county’s first death from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Tuesday, April 21. The individual was a woman from Marshall County, said a news release posted on the Marshall County Health Department’s Facebook Page. The woman died in St. Joseph County on Saturday, April 18. The death …read more.

InsideIndianaBusiness INDIANAPOLIS – The US Department of Agriculture on recently announced two programs to help America’s farmers, including Indiana’s swine, cattle, and dairy producers, who have been hit by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The initiative will also distribute food to families through the nation’s food banks. The programs, totaling $19 billion, are …read more.

Press Release MILFORD — Decorations not on foundations should have been removed by April 15 at Milford, Mount Pleasant and Salem cemeteries, however, some items still remain, including shepherd’s hooks which are not permitted, according to Becky Alles, Van Buren Township Trustee. These items that remain will be removed and disposed by cemetery maintenance personnel. …read more.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley announced the hiring of Doug West as its new high school volleyball coach.

Thanks to instructor Don Swartzentruber, I interviewed Advanced Placement art student and Warsaw Community High School senior Chloe Romack. One of the first questions I asked her was “How has the coronavirus pandemic affected you?”

Wayde Alan Nix, 60, Columbia City, passed away on Sunday April 19, 2020, in Willis, Texas. Born on Dec. 18, 1959, in Columbia City, he was the son of Wayne and Ruth (Goings) Nix. Wayde spent his life in Jefferson Township and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1978. On …read more.

Donald (Don) G. Ecker, Sr., 84, passed away at 6:20 a.m. on April 19, 2020, while at home, in the care of his family and Hospice. Don was born on Sept. 29, 1935, to Russell and Florabelle (Emigh) Ecker. He was a life-long resident of the Marshall County area. In 1953, he graduated from Tyner …read more.

Press Release MILFORD — Gene Hollenberg, Camp Alexander Mack executive director, announced Monday evening, April 20, Camp Mack will not be able to provide its regular summer camp this year. “In the last several weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has kept us mostly in our homes and physically apart from one another. With many staff members …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 8:55 a.m. Monday, April 20, 11700 block South CR 300E, Silver Lake. James Riley reported a case of fraud. Value: $454.32. 4:24 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 200 block East School Street, Leesburg. J&L Agri-Services LLC reported the theft of a trailer. Value: …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College engineering students Erin Lawhon and Abbott Joy are 3D printing ear guards to donate to local organizations on the front lines of COVID-19.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs are offering several curbside pick-up options featuring items from its concession stand menus.

By Kory Betts InkFreeNews INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health reported 431 new positive cases of coronavirus. The number of positive cases as of 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 20, totaled 12,097. Total positive cases are only 18% of the 67,264 tested in the state. The state also reported 61 new deaths. The deaths occurred …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood senior Ben Mestach made his commitment known, choosing to play football in college at Trine University.

WARSAW — An area nonprofit organization brought smiles to the faces of nursing home residents with a little horseplay.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews *UPDATE: Power has been restored in southern Kosciusko County.* CLAYPOOL — More than 1,000 NIPSCO customers are currently without power in southern Kosciusko County. The NIPSCO website shows multiple outages in Kosciusko County, including the areas of Claypool and Burket. A phone call to NIPSCO’s customer service line states that Silver …read more.

Press Release WABASH — The Wabash County Health Department reported the county’s first COVID-19 death on Tuesday, April 21. According to data on the Indiana State Department of Health website, as of April 20, Wabash County has 10 positive cases. In total, there have been 105 total tests administered in the county. No further details …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were 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: Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were booked …read more.

By Kory Betts InkFreeNews LARWILL — The Whitko Community Schools Board of Trustees approved a statement defining participation for graduation requirements at Whitko Jr./Sr. High School, April 20. The school board of trustees along with school administrators conducted business via Zoom. The statement was brought before the board by Whitko Jr./Sr. High School Principal Jake …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:43 a.m. Sunday, April 19, 7800 block West Lovetts Court, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of sexual battery. 4:18 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 200 block South Harrison Street Atwood. Phillip Kelley reported the theft of tools. Value: $1,150.   Syracuse Officers with …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:32 p.m. Monday, April 20, West US 30 near North CR 500W, Warsaw. Driver: Justin L. Ewald, 36, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. When the front tire on Ewald’s motorcycle went flat, he was thrown from the motorcycle. Ewald was treated for …read more.

Gladys E. Jolly, 87, passed away peacefully at 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home, Plymouth. Gladys was born in South Bend, on Jan. 22, 1933, to Harold D. and Marguerite (Pierson) Keel. Her family would move to Plymouth in 1943 from South Bend. She graduated from West High School …read more.

Patricia Lytle, 82, Rochester passed away at 10:25 p.m., at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Russell Dean “Russ” Carr, 95, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:36 p.m., on April 18, 2020, at Wynnfield Crossing. On Aug. 19, 1924, Russell D. Carr was born in Rochester to Harley and Clara Grey Carr. Russ was the youngest of six, joining four brothers Weldon, Byron, Robert, Howard …read more.

Press Release AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley High School have announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the 2019-20 school year. Kirstyn Yoder has been named TVHS valedictorian. Yoder is the daughter of Christopher and Tracy Yoder. She plans to attend Purdue University with a double major in actuarial science and statistics and a minor in business …read more.

By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – Warsaw City Council moved swiftly Monday night to establish a no-interest loan program for small businesses in the city  that have been crippled by the pandemic. After debating the parameters of the plan, council voted at its April 20 meeting to work with Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation and …read more.

News Release INDIANAPOLIS — The US Postal Service honors the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by putting its own stamp on raising awareness of our environment and the communities in which we live and serve. The new Earth Day Forever stamp marks five decades of Americans coming together to celebrate the importance of protecting the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — More Kosciusko County residents read Ink Free News than any other news source. Turn to InkFreeNews.com to get the story that is fresh, fast and accurate. With well over a MILLION page views, we can also help generate customers and sales for your business. For advertising, call Kip Schumm. (574) 658-4111, ext. …read more.

WARSAW – Part two of IFN’s ‘season previews’ highlights high school softball and its seniors.

WARSAW – The look of signing day in a pandemic has athletes announcing their college intentions in all sorts of different ways.

ROSEMONT, ILL. – The Big Ten Conference today formally announced the formation and membership of its first-ever Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases.

By Sarah Wright InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — On Monday, April 20, cars wrapped around the block of Main, Harrison and Pearl streets and SR 13 before being shuffled six at a time into the alley alongside Huntington Street Bar & Grill to receive free meals. The business was the latest location in Syracuse to offer them …read more.

Pictured, from left, are Corporation Treasurer Jessica McFarland, School Board President Aaron Zolman and Superintendent Blaine Conley during the live-streamed meeting. By Maggie Kenworthy InkFreeNews AKRON — The monthly Tippecanoe Valley School Board meeting was held virtually via a Facebook Live video Monday night, April 20. The board heard a report from Lori Tilden-Geiger, director …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WARSAW — Several local businesses partnered together and volunteered to provide 200 free meals of chicken and rice to those affected by COVID-19 in Warsaw. A line of vehicles circled around Cardoso Café, 803 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, at the beginning of meal distribution on Monday, April 20. The restaurant serves …read more.

News release ROCHESTER — A recent investigation by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a Fulton County Jail Correctional Officer. Bryce Mosee, 23, Rochester, was arrested Monday, April 20, on preliminary charges of official misconduct and obstruction of justice, both level 6 felonies and assisting a criminal, a class A misdemeanor. …read more.

By Kory Betts InkFreeNews WARSAW — A man and woman face charges in a case involving drugs, domestic battery on a minor and neglect of a dependent. Kristina Nicole Carroll, 27, 714 N. Cook St., Warsaw; and Jason Collins, 31, 714 N. Cook St., Warsaw, face charges of domestic battery to a person less than …read more.

By Liz Shepherd InkFreeNews WINONA LAKE — A Winona Lake-based media and content creation company is helping out local restaurants and businesses by offering in-kind video services during the pandemic. Clear Vision Media, 801 E. Canal St., Winona Lake, was started in 2015. The company has worked with people in northern Indiana, Michigan and Florida …read more.

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

Press Release MENTONE — The Food Bank Of Northern Indiana in cooperation with The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County will distribute food boxes to families in need from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 22 at Mentone Elementary School. The school is at 301 East Jackson St, Mentone. The truck and volunteers will be at …read more.

Penny Denise Sisto, 55, died on April 20, 2020, at home in North Manchester. She was the daughter of Jim and Vickie Smith, who survive. Also surviving are her children: Natalie (Johnny Echavarria) Sisto, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Nick (Blaire Martin) Sisto, West Lafayette. In addition, she is survived by her sister: Sara (Bryan) Hooe, …read more.

Staff Report INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana recorded 505 new positive cases for COVID-19 since Thursday, April 17, the Indiana State Department of Health reported Monday, April 20. The death toll climbed by seven since April 15, the state said. Meanwhile, Kosciusko County has seen its number of positive cases for COVID-19 remain at 22 since April …read more.

WARSAW – Crossroads Bank made a $10,000 donation to the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s Board Rapid Response Fund in order to help respond to community needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using the Board Rapid Response Fund, the Community Foundation is providing grants to local agencies serving the emergency needs of Kosciusko County …read more.

News Release WARSAW – Warsaw Police are seeking help from the public in identifying the individual in the picture above. He is a suspect in a theft at a local business on February 7. Anyone who can recognize the man is asked to send a private message to Warsaw Police Facebook Page or call the …read more.

Sophie Elle Egner was born on Saturday, April 18, 2020, to Joe and Brianne (Walgamuth) Egner. Small but strong, she fought valiantly for ten hours before passing away peacefully in her mother’s arms on Sunday, April 19, 2020. During that time Sophie was baptized by her father, and her family finds peace in the knowledge …read more.

Joanne (Vanderpool) Collins, 69, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at 5:45 p.m. in her residence. Joanne was born Nov. 5, 1950, in Willard, Ohio to Robert and Glessie (Barnett) Vanderpool. She was united in marriage to Junior Collins on May 9, 1964 in Kentucky.  She worked as an inspector for years at …read more.

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

Journal and Carrier WEST LAFAYETTE – Zach Church, finishing his senior year from home in Michigan, some 325 miles from the West Lafayette campus, was leaving it to his attorneys last week to parse details of a class action lawsuit bearing his name, filed in the wake of the virtual shut down of Purdue University …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:05 a.m. Monday, April 20, 200 block South Wray Street, Atwood. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 12:31 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 100 block EMS T32 Lane, Leesburg. David Carnes reported the theft of a dirt bike helmet. Value: $100. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:52 p.m. Friday, April 17, 1327 West CR 900N near North SR 15, Milford. Driver: Brittany T. Miller, 29, East Ponderosa Drive 12, North Webster. Miller’s vehicle slid off the roadway and struck a utility pole. Damages up to $10,000. 11:10 a.m. …read more.

George Sankey, 95, passed away  Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. George was born Oct. 9, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Penn. to George and Margaret (Heesom) Sankey. He was united in marriage to Edith Amos of Cumberland, on Aug. 31, 1947. He graduated from Charleston High School in West Virginia in 1943 and enlisted …read more.

News Release ROCHESTER — The condition of an unidentified person at a Fort Wayne hospital is unknown following a shooting near Rochester Sunday evening, April 19. Fulton County 911 received a call at approximately 6:24 p.m. Sunday of a shooting that had occurred in the 1000 block of CR 400E, Rochester. At that time, dispatchers …read more.

BROWN COUNTY — After spending 848 days at the Brown County Humane Society, the shelter’s longest-stay dog, Moby, was finally adopted. It’s the longest any dog has been at the shelter in its 54-year history.

By Dan Spalding InkFreeNews WARSAW – It looks like the first half of the week in Kosciusko County will be more pleasant than the second half, according to the National Weather Service. Monday, April 20, will be mostly sunny with a high of 59. The overnight low will fall to 37. Tuesday will be mostly …read more.

To The Editor: Why is Secretary of State Connie Lawson ignoring the safety of Hoosier voters? All Indianapolis voters are being mailed a Primary Election absentee ballot application. How can Indianapolis, with all of its big-city troubles, find enough money to make sure that all of its voters can vote? It’s just not fair that …read more.

R. Douglas “Doug” Smith, 73, Leesburg, passed away at 12:01 a.m. on April 17, 2020, at Goshen Hospital, due to complications from cancer. He was born on Nov. 21, 1946, in Warsaw, to Floyd and Betty Smith. In May 1969, he married Judith (Judi) Smith, who survives. Doug served in Vietnam in the 199th Light …read more.

My Hoa Thi Gehlhausen, 71, New Carlisle, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 1:11 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020, at La Porte Hospital in La Porte. She was born on Aug. 1, 1948 in Saigon, Vietnam. She grew up in Vietnam and attended public schools there. She was married on July 25, 1974, in …read more.

Paul Longawa, Leesburg, died on April 16, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on May 31, 1952, in East Chicago, to John and Mary Rose Longawa and grew up in Hammond (Hessville). He spent most of his life in the Calumet Region, moving to Valparaiso in 2013, and then to Leesburg, …read more.

Jennie Thorn, 92, Cromwell, passed away on April 18, 2020, at her home. She was born on Aug. 1, 1927, in Prairieton, to Burt and Emora (Romine) Little. She is survived by three daughters: Konnie (Roy) Mix of Terre Haute, Lynn (J.M) Murphy of Odessa, Texas; and Jill (Darrell) Newton of Terre Haute; four sons: …read more.

Thomas James Ervin, 68, Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 19, 2020, at home 12:06 p.m. He was born on June 3, 1951, the son of Orville and Frances (Young) Ervin in Wabash. On June 28, 1970, he married Barbara Ruff. Tom is survived  by his wife, Barbara Ervin of Ligonier; three children, Tony (Kenson …read more.

News Release ALBION – The Noble County Health Department announced over the weekend that four deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported at the Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, a long-term care facility in Noble County. Dr. Terry Gaff, Noble County Health Officer, wishes to express the extreme sadness and sympathy we all have for …read more.

Glenn “Doyle” Hensley, 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Bethlehem Woods in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 24, 1945, the son of Virgil and Uffie (Spratlin) Hensley in Dayton, Ohio. On Aug. 26, 1996, he married Gwen Myers; she preceded him in death on Jan. 22, 2014. Doyle served his …read more.