Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 8:47 p.m. Monday, April 13, 11819 South CR 600W, Silver Lake. Driver: Kenneth L. Phillips, 31, Augusta Court, Kokomo. Phillips said he blacked out due to a medical condition, causing his vehicle to leave the road way and collide with a fence. …read more.

Marilyn June Palmer French, 89, died April 11, 2020, at her home in Chandler, Ariz. She was born April 3, 1931 in Beadle County, S.D. to Bertha Hurst Palmer and Otis Clyde Palmer. Marilyn lived and attended school both in Beadle County, S.D. and Renville County, Minn. She married Vernon Lee French on June 13, …read more.

Robert S. “Rob” Divine, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 4:52 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at his home. He was born on March 7, 1965, in South Bend to Robert E. and Loretta A. (Davis) Divine. He attended Garden Spot High School in New Holland, Penn. and moved to the Warsaw area 20 years …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood senior Jack Wysong gained some interesting perspective as a broadcaster this past basketball season.

WARSAW — A man faces multiple charges following an alleged domestic battery incident involving a minor and a pregnant woman. Christopher John Courtois, 28, 1710 Latta St., Warsaw, was charged with domestic battery to a pregnant woman, a level 5 felony; domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and invasion of …read more.

WARSAW — A man faces theft charges involving a vehicle. Quincy Akeem Jenkins, 26, Indianapolis, was charged with theft, a level 6 felony; theft, a class A misdemeanor; and sentence enhancement theft, a level 6 felony. On Jan. 24, a Warsaw Police officer received a report of a stolen vehicle from an undisclosed address. A …read more.

Pastors and church-goers had a non-traditional Easter Day service in North Manchester Sunday. Retired pastor Russ Reahard, president of the Fellowship of Churches, is shown here with local pastors of the North Manchester Community at the Easter Sunday Drive-in Service. There were 92 cars with about 230 people in attendance. The Fellowship of Churches sponsors …read more.

WARSAW —  Wildman Business Group, a linen supply business located in Warsaw, recently laid off 48 employees due to the pandemic. The layoffs are expected to be temporary. The company notified the Indiana Department of Workforce Development regarding the layoffs. A letter written by Audrey Russell, director of human resources at Wildman Business Group, points …read more.

AVILLA — The Noble County Health Department confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported at the Sacred Heart Home long-term care facility in Noble County, including the first death in the county. “We know that people older than 60 with underlying health conditions are most at risk during this pandemic,” said Dr. …read more.

NAPPANEE — NorthWood High School senior Kylee Gall has been awarded a Steven C. Beering scholarship from Purdue University. The scholarship covers tuition, room and board for one bachelor’s degree, one master’s degree and one doctoral degree at Purdue or medical school through Indiana University. The scholarship also includes funding for a study abroad experience. …read more.

WARSAW – Turns out, the city’s effort a few years ago to build out an extensive list of online services, including livestreaming public meetings, is coming in handy during the pandemic. A few thousand people viewed the city’s broadcast of last week’s local news conference concerning COVID-19, and a city spokesperson said they are seeing more …read more.

MENTONE — After much research and investigation and through the council of Ed Rock Kosciusko County Emergency, Management Director, the Mentone Chamber of Commerce regrets to announce the cancellation of the Egg Festival for 2020. Due to the COVID-19 virus and the uncertainty of when the crowd banning will be over, we have no choice …read more.

WARSAW — A local fitness studio is offering free online classes while Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order is in place. Giverny Fitness Studio, at 207 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, currently has nine trainers who are instructing a wide variety of classes such as yoga, body sculpt, low impact Zumba and Ki-Hara resistance stretching. The free …read more.

PINE VILLAGE — A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a man from Pine Village. The Warren County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Gary L. Heinold, a 79-year-old white man who is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen …read more.

PIERCETON — A man who allegedly fled an off-road vehicle accident that resulted in a fatality faces charges related to the crash. Joel Russell Zehner, 39, 416 EMS R4 Ln., Pierceton, was charged with failure to stop after an accident causing death, a level 3 felony; and operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death, a level …read more.

NAPPANEE – Mark Heeter is ready to get back into the basketball coach game after being named the girls head coach at NorthWood.

NORTH WEBSTER — A new interactive online map highlighting local water quality conservation successes has been launched. The map, which was published by The Watershed Foundation, showcases many of the agricultural and shoreline projects that have been completed with TWF’s support in recent years. The new site, www.HealthySoilsCleanWater.org, features information about these projects, including the …read more.

WARSAW — Commissioners approved a resolution regarding vacation extension and leave bank availability for county employees at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, April 14. County Auditor Michelle Puckett said in the last two weeks there have been issues when processing payroll in trying to keep an eye on how earned comp time is used.  …read more.

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

Sidney B. Syndram, Jr., 82, formerly of South Whitley, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in North Woods Village of Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 18, 1937, in Fort Wayne, to Sidney B. and Mildred (Evard) Syndram. He was united in marriage on Feb. 11, 1982, to Jane Cuffel Armstrong, who survives. He …read more.

HUNTINGTON – Kory Alford has taken the men’s basketball head coaching job at Huntington University.

Dorothy A. “Dot” Kruger, 86, Fort Wayne, formerly of Lafayette, went home to be with the Lord at 3:43 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020. She passed away peacefully at The Hearth at Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 4, 1933, in Francesville, to the late Herman W. Kruger and …read more.

By Darla McCammon I have heard many sources call this Pandemic a “war.” Our country has always responded well when under attack and this virus is no exception.  It has become the enemy.  It is uplifting to see the different ways we are coping and helping.  Similarities exist in things like food concerns and deliveries …read more.

WARSAW — Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts announced this year’s Summer Youth Camp lineup. The camps run from five to 11 days. All camps take place at The Wagon Wheel Theater, 2515 East. Center St., Warsaw. For more information on each camp, call (574) 267-8041. To sign up, email [email protected]. Camp programs are organized …read more.

Angela M. Bowling, 40, passed away at 1:57 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her home. She was born on July 5, 1979, in Wabash, to the late Clayton Bowling and Phyllis (Waite) Jivery. She was a 1997 graduate of Southwood High School. She is survived by her mother: Phyllis (Terry) Jivery, LaFontaine; three …read more.

Christena M. Wixson, 89, Goshen, died at 10:22 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2020, at the home of her daughter. She was born Oct. 28, 1930, in Goshen, to Lawrence “Jim” & Carrie (Nisley) Musselman. On Dec. 4, 1948, at Millersburg Evangelical Church, she married Keith L. Wixson and he died Jan. 23, 2019. Surviving are …read more.

Clinton Sanders, Jr., 55, Monterey, passed away at 10:30 p.m. April 11, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. The son of Clinton, Sr. and Elvira (Carnegie) Sanders, he was born on Oct. 20, 1964, in Gary. He graduated from Culver Junior/Senior High School as part of the class of 1984. On July 22, 1987, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — 46,017 tests for COVID-19 have been administered throughout Indiana. All data is from the Indiana State Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard. All information reflects reports as of 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 13. The dashboard is updated daily at noon. New positive cases, deaths and administered tests have occurred over a range of dates …read more.

WARSAW – GoToMeeting and the city’s livestream service were used in combination Monday when the city’s redevelopment commission met remotely. Warsaw Redevelopment board members tuned in through GoToMeeting and a screen displayed their images in the council chambers where City Planner Jeremy Skinner and Board Secretary Kim Arnold were seated and seen on the city’s …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The annual Northern Indiana Lakes Festival will not go on as planned. Instead, some of the events will be featured later this year, according to a statement on the group’s Facebook page. The festival had been scheduled for May 22-23 in Warsaw. “Due to COVID-19’s unpredictability, the Lakes Festival has been cancelled …read more.

Allan E. Pitt, 88, Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Allan was born on Feb. 1, 1932, in Battle Creek, Mich. to Alfred and Frances (Harmon) Pitt. He was united in marriage to Carolyn J. Cosner on July 17, 1953, in Three Rivers, Mich. Allan has been …read more.

Bernard Delane Schrome, 87 of Lakeville, passed away April 12, 2020, at 8:24 p.m. at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth. On Dec. 8, 1932, in Bourbon, he was born to Paul W. Schrome and Delta Ellen (Winterrowd) Schrome. Bernard had lived all his life in Marshall County. On June 28, 1952 in Plymouth, he …read more.

  WARSAW — With restrictions in place at the Kosciusko County Jail due to the COVID-19 pandemic, classes involving the Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP) have, for the most part, been put on hold. Weekly individual counseling sessions and SMART Recovery classes are the exceptions, said  JCAP Coordinator Courtney Jenkins. “Quality Correctional Care provides the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek fire and township boards did not convene for their scheduled Monday, April 13, meeting, but Fire Chief Mickey Scott still submitted his monthly report by email. In his March report, Scott noted: • The department’s new ambulance was received Friday, March 20, three days before the factory shut down until further …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 Corrections Facility: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Noble County The following person was booked in the Noble County Jail:

Beverly A. “Bev” Flannery, 73, Milford, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident south of Warsaw. She was born on June 18, 1946, in Warsaw, to Farrell and Virginia (Heagy) Cain. She graduated in 1964 from Warsaw High School and was a lifetime Warsaw and …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after strangling and hitting a woman. Robert William Russell III, 24, 1014 N. Harrison St., Syracuse, is charged with strangulation and domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, both level 6 felonies; and theft, a class A misdemeanor. On Oct. 19, 2019, a Syracuse Police officer went …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:18 a.m. Monday, April 13, South SR 15 near West CR 900S, Silver Lake. Driver: John R. Helton, 49, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Helton’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to $5,000. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:53 a.m. Friday, April 10, 200 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Marathon Wilby’s reported a case of forgery-counterfeiting. Value: $50.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2:02 p.m. Monday, April 13, 1000 block North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Andrew …read more.

Sidney B. “Sid” Syndram, Jr., formerly of South Whitley, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in North Woods Village of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Myrna Lenore Beachy, 89, Goshen, died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Waterford Crossing Healthcare. She was born Dec. 31, 1930, in Linton to Huber Bean and Diana (Clayton) Straub. On Dec. 18, 1948, she married John “Jack” D. Beachy.  He died June 7, 2003. Myrna is survived by three children, Diana (Alan) Mullet of Goshen, …read more.

Mabel P. Reed, 96, South Whitley, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2020, at her home. She was born Dec. 15, 1923, in South Whitley, a daughter of the late Oliver P and Winnie (Walgamuth) Bentz. Her formative years were spent in South Whitley where she attended South Whitley High School. On April …read more.

Margie E. Wyland, 94, Columbia City, passed away at 2:06 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on June 6, 1925, in Texas, she was the daughter of Monroe Hatley and Leona Hatley Rollins. While growing up in Lampasas, Texas, Margie met Harold Wyland who was stationed in Texas with the U.S. …read more.

By VIRGINIA APARICIO Extension Educator – Health and Human Sciences As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, measures to contain the virus have disrupted our food systems and supply chains. While shoppers stockpile at grocery stores in fear of a food shortage, farmers all over the country struggle with an abundance of food initially meant …read more.

Linda A. Musselman, 78, Milford, passed away at 5:32 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident south of Warsaw. She was born on June 11, 1941, in South Bend, to James Franklin “Jim” and Mary Naomi (Casper) Reed. She grew up in South Bend, graduated in 1959 from Riley …read more.

Kimberly L. “Kimi” Jones, 53, Portage, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at 12:07 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her mother’s home in Portage. She was born on Aug. 20, 1966, in Gary, to Thomas Charles and Carol Martha (Law) Pezan. She graduated in 1985 from Jefferson City High School Jefferson City, Mo. and …read more.

Ina Mae Ashley, 83, of South Whitley, passed away at 7:54 a.m. on Monday April 13, 2020 at Miller’s Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born on July 27, 1936, in Vicco, Ky., she was the daughter of James and Susie (Sumner) Burnett. Ina attended Dilce Combs High School and graduated with the Class of 1954. On …read more.

WARSAW – Two road closures are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 15, in Warsaw. Both closures are needed to accommodate sanitary sewer work in the Airport Industrial Park on the city’s north side. The intersection of North CR 100 East and Pound Drive will be closed to all traffic beginning Wednesday, April 15. This …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Economic Development Corporation provided updates on personal protective equipment manufacturing in Indiana during Gov. Eric Holcomb’s COVD-19 update briefing, April 13. Fifteen Indiana companies have committed to manufacture various PPE items for first responders, medical and other essential personnel, according to Schellinger and IDEC Chief of Staff Luke Bosso. Indiana companies …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Hand’s on job, like strength and conditioning coach Nathan Wadley has at Grace College, has changed significantly in the past month.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — 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 …read more.

PIERCETON — Town Council discussed developing a continuity of essential operations for the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at its meeting, Monday evening, April 13. The meeting was broadcast via Facebook Live. The measures of social distancing were in place at the meeting. The town does not have official procedures in place in the event the Clerk-Treasurer would …read more.

WARSAW – Two restaurants are working with Warsaw Community Schools to provide meals for children during the mandatory school closure. Due to the increasing numbers of families registering children for free meals, the logistics of serving more than 15,000 meals in a matter of a few hours has been daunting, the school district said in …read more.

SYRACUSE — Monday, April 13, Polaris Inc. announced it has made the strategic decision to focus its marine investments and growth efforts on its flagship boating brands. As a result, Polaris will stop producing Rinker, Striper and Larson FX boat brands at its Syracuse plant in June. “This decision was made after extensive consideration of …read more.

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

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Health Department has reported its 19 positive cases for COVID-19. The county provided the new figure as part of its daily update. The health department has noted improvement in at least 6 cases and will provide updates in the future, said a news release from the KCHD. The number of …read more.

NAPPANEE – Mark Heeter will once again roam the sidelines after accepting the girls basketball head coaching position at NorthWood.

WARSAW – The passing of North Central athletic director Paul Loggan will have schools from around the state turning on their football lights in his honor.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce announces the official formation of the SWCC Foundation Inc. and the recent receipt of its nonprofit 501c3 status from the Internal Revenue Service March 31 in a letter received April 9. The SWCC Foundation Inc. will create, promote and develop the economic, civic, cultural and social welfare of the …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:16 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 3100 block East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Leela D. Farmer reported theft. Value: $200. 2:53 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 200 block West Main St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 1:19 p.m. Saturday, April 11, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, West CR 1300S, west of South CR 500W, Silver Lake. Driver: Dominick E. Haney, 19, North Old US Highway 31, Rochester. Haney was traveling east on West CR 1300S when the rear tire of his vehicle blew, …read more.

Richard Harry Rowe, 89, Plymouth, and formerly of the Argos community, passed away at 11:45 a.m. April 12, 2020, at Pilgrim Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Services where he had been a resident for several years. On Oct. 19, 1930, in Argos,  he was born to George Rowe and Minnie Belle (Emmons) Rowe. Richard had lived all of …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS —  A total of 331 new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in Indiana. As of 11:59 p.m., Sunday, April, 12, the Indiana State Department of Health reported 8,236 positive cases of COVID-19. Information is updated daily at noon via the ISDH COVID-19 dashboard. Seven new deaths were reported, bringing total COVID-19-related deaths in …read more.

WARSAW — The weekday forecast for Kosciusko County cool conditions and even a slight chance of snow showers later in the week. For Monday, April 13, a wind advisory for Northern Indiana is in effect until 8 p.m. Gusts may reach speeds of 45 mph. Otherwise, Monday will be mostly cloudy and windy. The high will …read more.

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

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has selected schools to receive Residency Planning Grants to develop teaching residency programs. Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation was one of six public school corporations selected to receive a $1,000 Residency Planning Grant to develop future teacher residency programs. TVSC partnered with Huntington University. The grant will be …read more.

James Richard Nichols, 74, Warsaw, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw of COVID-19 Virus. Jim was born in Norfolk, VA May 21, 1945 to Melvin and Dorothy Grice Nichols. The family settled in Gasport, N.Y. Jim graduated from RHCS Middleport, N.Y. in 1963. He enlisted in the US Army in …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 4:25 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 200 block East Emeline St., Milford. Officers investigated a report of criminal trespass.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 4:17 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 1700 block Latta St., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report …read more.

Margie E. Wyland, 94, Columbia City, passed away at 2:06 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Born on June 6, 1925, in Texas, she was the daughter of Monroe Hatley and Leona Hatley Rollins. While growing up in Lampasas, Texas, Margie met Harold Wyland who was stationed in Texas with the U.S. …read more.

Wilmer Ray Metzger, 78, North Manchester, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on April 10, 2020, at 7:11 p.m. He was born March 29, 1942, in North Manchester to the late Orville and Mae E. (Niccum) Metzger. On April 24, 1976 he married Janet Miller at her parents’ home. They only …read more.

Leslie L. Bailey, 76, Bremen, passed away at 3:55 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Elkhart County Hospice House. Leslie was born on Jan. 6, 1944, in Warsaw, the son of Wilfred and Helen (Pearson) Bailey. He is survived by two children, Amanda (Brian) Jamison of Bristol and Jason (Nicole) Bailey of Bremen; four grandchildren; …read more.

Richard H. Rowe, 89 formerly of the Argos community, passed away at 11:45 a.m., April 12, 2020, at Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth. On Oct. 19, 1930, in Argos, he was born to George Rowe and Minnie Belle (Emmons) Rowe. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Kathy Lynn Furnivall 60, Rochester, passed away at 5:51 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at her residence. She was born on July 15, 1959 in Rochester, the daughter of Gilbert E. and Betty L. (Wentzel) Weller. On July 23, 1977, at the Rochester Church of God, she married the love …read more.

Randy Lee Keene, 69, Warsaw, passed away on the evening of April 3, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Indianapolis, on Sept. 1, 1950. Randy grew up in Marion, raised in his early years by his grandmother Elsie. He graduated from Marion High School in 1969 and joined the United …read more.

Robert Divine, 55, Warsaw, passed away at 4:52 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Kimberly L. “Kim” Jones, 53, Portage, formerly of Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at her mother’s home in Portage. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

WINONA LAKE — Grace College students and staff engage their creativity as they seek to stay connected and maintain the unique Grace community from their homes. Student Involvement, Residence Life, and Athletics have worked hard to keep the campus, residence halls and athletic teams unified during this time, said a news release from Grace College. …read more.

PIERCETON – The passenger injured in a Saturday night off-road vehicle accident has died. The victim, Jason Tolle, 45, of Pierceton, died as a result of injuries from blunt force trauma, according to a news release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The accident happened on the east side of Ridinger Lake at about …read more.

SILVER LAKE – Sophie Bussard had a freshman year of basketball at Southeast Missouri State that she will remember forever.

Allan E. Pitt, 88, of Warsaw, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, at 2:30 a.m. in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Linda A. Musselman, 78, of Milford, passed away at 5:32 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident south of Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Please check back later for complete obituary and service information. To send flowers to the family …read more.

Beverly A. “Bev” Flannery, 73, of Milford, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2020, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident south of Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Please check back later for complete obituary and service information. To send flowers to the …read more.

Lois J. McMillen, 93, of Milford passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at her home. Due to the current public gathering restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, private graveside services will be held at this time. Friends and family will gather to remember Lois’s life at a later date. Mishler Funeral Home is in charge …read more.

WARSAW – It’s gonna be windy Monday, April 13. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory that continues until 8 p.m. for northern Indiana, southern Michigan and northwest Ohio. Winds will be 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A brief period of gusts 50 to 55 mph is …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 9:24 a.m. Monday, April 6, South SR 25 near West CR 150S, Warsaw. Drivers: Britani A. Zimmerman, 32, East Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne; and Raygan D. Blosser, 16, North CR 350W, Warsaw. Zimmerman said she swerved to miss an object in the …read more.

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 based …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Meals, whether it was cheese pizza; roast beef, green beans and mashed potatoes; or ham and green beans, were handed out Saturday afternoon by two groups in North Webster. Both started before 4 p.m. and by 5 p.m. nothing was left. “Thank you so much” was heard repeatedly by those waiting in …read more.

Gov. Eric Holcomb’s new enforcement effort aimed at limiting business operations to those deemed essential during the ongoing pandemic was apparently not a big hit in Syracuse Friday. While representatives of Polywood or the state could not be reached for comment Saturday, two people, including a Kosciusko County Commissioner, confirmed authorities with the state met …read more.

Wilmer Ray Metzger, 78, North Manchester, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home on April 10, 2020, at 7:11 p.m. He was born March 29, 1942, in North Manchester to the late Orville and Mae E. (Niccum) Metzger. On April 24, 1976, he married Janet Miller at her parents’ home. They only …read more.

PIERCETON –  Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle crash that occurred early Saturday night, April 11, east of Ridinger Lake.  Kosciusko County Central Dispatch received a 911 call just after 7:40 p.m. about an ORV crash involving an injury and a report that the driver fled the scene on the ORV. Preliminary investigations …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Two people from Milford died in a late afternoon accident Saturday, April 11, at Packerton Road and CR 225S in Winona Lake. The victims were identified as the driver, Beverly A. Flannery, 73, and a front-seat passenger, Linda A. Musselman, 78. The accident happened at 4:43 p.m. and involved a 2009 Dodge …read more.

PIERCETON – An off-road vehicle accident left one man seriously injured early Saturday night on the east side of Ridinger Lake. The accident happened around 7:30 p.m. on EMS Lane R4. First responders could be seen working to revive the man. His condition and details about the wreck were not immediately available. A large amount …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood senior Trent Edwards continues the basketball pipeline from Nappanee to Mishawaka after announcing his commitment to Bethel University to continue his basketball career.

WINONA LAKE – A two-vehicle accident at Packerton Road and CR 225S left two people with apparent serious injuries late Saturday afternoon, April 11. The accident happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. and involved a gold-colored Pontiac SUV and a dark Dodge Journey, also an SUV. The Pontiac was overturned upside down and two people were …read more.

By Anna Jackson, Information Services Did you know that you can get 5 free songs (to keep!) every week with your Warsaw Community Public Library card? Unlike many services that are very generously being provided for free for a limited time during the COVID-19 crisis, Freegal is a library resource that will be continuously available! …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The 2020 North Webster High School Alumni Banquet has been cancelled for this year, according to Ron Shipley, president of the association. The banquet was to be held July 11 at the North Webster Community Center. Shipley and the committee of Fran Bowser, Cheryl Leedy, and Cathy Shipley felt that due to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana’s death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic jumped by 30 overnight. The statewide total was reported by the Indiana Department of Health at 330 on Saturday, April 11. Kosciusko County remains with 17 positive cases and one death. To the west and the south of Kosciusko, (Marshall, Fulton, Wabash and Miami counties) have …read more.

Ginger Vigar Caswell-Govett, 57, formerly of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at her residence in California. This followed a 5 year valiant battle with cancer. On July 7, 1962, Ginger Marie Vigar was born in Kosciusko County.  She was a treasured daughter of  Jimmy …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — To assist students and families in filing the 2020-21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the Indiana Commission for Higher Education is hosting a second virtual FAFSA Frenzy event on 7-9 p.m.Monday, April 13. The deadline to file the FAFSA in Indiana is April 15. Students and families can seek assistance through …read more.

Mildred Grindle, age 88 and a lifetime Warsaw area resident, entered into eternal rest on the evening of Thursday, April 9, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw with her children at her side. Born Mildred Catherine Whetstone, on January 28, 1932, in Fulton County, she was the daughter of Dewey and Ethel Mildred (Fisher) Whetstone. …read more.