MUNCIE — In a letter to students, Ball State University says all 2020 summer classes will be virtual. In light of the current pandemic, the university says the decision will help prevent students from putting their education on hold and will help faculty and staff to plan ahead as far as possible. “Thanks to our …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked into Kosciusko County Jail:

WARSAW – The IFN Photos page has been updated through the end of the winter sports season.

SYRACUSE — Hungry for pancakes, sausage and eggs for breakfast? There’s still time to make it over to the Syracuse Knights of Columbus Hall, Sycamore Street, Syracuse, to get a free breakfast. The breakfast will be available until 10 a.m. An Easter card will be given to each person coming through the curbside delivery, located in …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.

WARSAW —With Indiana school buildings closed for the academic year, State Rep. Dave Wolkins (R-Warsaw) said there are several online resources available to help students continue learning at home.    To slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Eric Holcomb recently issued an executive order requiring all K-12 schools to provide instruction through remote learning for …read more.

Jeanette Burt, 81, of Warsaw, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at 7:45 p.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Jeanette was born on June 13, 1938, in Hastings, Mich., to Alvin Morgan and Josephine (Rose) Christensen. She was united in marriage to Raymond L Burt on Dec. 9, 1961. She lived at Dewart Lake for …read more.

WARSAW – A two-vehicle accident at US 30 and Old Road 30 early Saturday destroyed a car but caused only minor injuries. Traffic in both directions was shut down on the highway. The accident happened shortly before 6 a.m. Saturday, April 11. A white Toyota, with its passenger side heavily damaged, sat in the eastbound …read more.

WARSAW — For many of us the stay-home order has provided a break from the everyday routine, isolating at times, but otherwise not overly demanding of us. For those designated as essential, it’s another story, said a news release from Cardinal Services. Take, for instance, Cardinal Services’ employee, Steph Abbott. The mother of five has …read more.

The coronavirus pandemic is frightful for many and is having a wide-ranging impact on our community and residents throughout North-Central Indiana. This is an invitation to share your story with our readers. InkFreeNews wants to hear how you are doing, whether you are a student, parent or senior, or someone living alone or with a …read more.

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

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Church of God M.O.M.S (Mornings On Main Street) group and Bourbon Street Pizza are teaming up to demonstrate their care about the local community. The two will hand out 200 cheese pizzas between 4-6 p.m. or until gone, Saturday, April 11, at Bourbon Street Pizza, 643 N. Main St., North …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A group of businesses and individuals are hosting a Giving Back event starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, The event will be held at The Owls Nest, 7369 E. 800N, North Webster and will offer free curbside meals for anyone in need for Easter. The 500 free meals include roast beef, …read more.

Gilbert Leroy “Gibby” Stepp, 76, Star City, passed away at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Aug. 16, 1943, in Lafayette, to the late Roy G. and Martha Blessing Stepp. He was a 1962 graduate of Star City High School. On Jan. 4, 1963, …read more.

WARSAW — A Fort Wayne man faces drug charges after officers responded to a suspicious person at a Warsaw business. Michael Richard Connelly II, 44, 7022 Woodbrook Drive, Fort Wayne, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of two or more chemical reagents or precursors with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance, both …read more.

Carole A. Kreider, 87, formerly of South Whitley, passed away peacefully at 1:38 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, where she had been a resident since September 2018. She was born July 15, 1932, in Whitley County, the only daughter of the late Otto H. and Fern (Myers) Leaf. …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 6:51 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2700 block SR 13, Pierceton. A shoplifting incident occurred at Dollar General involving $22.50 worth of items, including a phone charger, press-on nails and coloring books. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: …read more.

Evelyn D. Risser, 79, Wakarusa, died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born April 6, 1941, in La Junta, Colo., to John & Velma (Kiser) Evers. On July 21, 1962, she married Ellsworth “Tiny” Risser and he died Jan. 9, 2020. Surviving are two children: Michele (Jody) Schalliol, …read more.

John R. Flanagan, 71, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly at home at 12:09 a.m. April 7, 2020. The son of John R. Sr. and Marian Fisher Flanagan, he was born on Jan. 14, 1949, in Lebanon. He has been a resident of Plymouth for the past 11 years. He was a graduate of both Lebanon High …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Food Bank, 111 S. James St., will be providing a weekly food giveaway to the public in Ligonier and Milford. The giveaway will be held at 2 p.m. twice a week, once in Ligonier and once in Milford. There is no limit to the number of people being served at each location. …read more.

Brian A. Smith, 53, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. He was born to Wayne A. and Judith A. (Russell) Smith on Aug. 17, 1966, in Alton, Ill. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1984, and from there attended Vincennes University where he received a degree in aircraft maintenance. After graduation he obtained a …read more.

Kenneth L. Kesler, 73, Rochester, passed away at 1:06 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. He was a lifetime resident of Rochester, born to Nenian E. and Esther B. (Miller) Kesler on June 15, 1946. Mr. Kesler had been Fulton County Animal Control Officer for many years before retiring. He …read more.

Olivia Dorothy Kleine, 95, departed this life at 2:35 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On April 15, 1924, in Maple Leaf, S.D., Olivia D. Ruede was born. She was a treasured daughter of Gottlieb and Dora Klaudt Ruede. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and two brothers. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Anthony Leal and Sydney Parrish were named Mr. and Miss Basketball in Indiana for the 2019-20 season.

CROMWELL — The Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, April 20. Pursuant to Indiana Executive Order 20-09 Section 4 this hearing will be conducted utilizing electronic participation only. The district office is closed and there will be no in person participation. There will be an opportunity for …read more.

WARSAW — Clouds and rain dominate the Easter Weekend forecast according to the National Weather Service. Friday afternoon will be partly sunny with a high near 44. Tonight will be partly cloudy. The low will be around 32. Saturday brings a chance of showers after 5 p.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy with a high near 56. …read more.

WARSAW — A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s detective was suspended earlier in March for conduct unbecoming to an officer. On Dec. 19, 2019, a Kosciusko County man filed a protective order against Deputy Thomas Waikel in Kosciusko Superior Court 3 with Judge Joe Sutton. The man filed the order for himself and his wife. According to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 15. According to a press release, the decision to cancel the meeting was made “to lead by example on the importance of staying home.” At the March 18 meeting, LRSD adopted Resolution 2020-01, “COVID 19 Emergency …read more.

WARSAW — Ivy Tech Community College State Board of Trustees member Marianne Glick and her spouse Mike Woods have committed $500,000 in matching funds across the state for Ivy Tech’s newly established COVID-19 relief fund to assist students. The COVID-19 relief fund will provide increased flexibility to assist Ivy Tech Fort Wayne and Warsaw in …read more.

Vincent J. Cavallaro, 46, Fulton passed away at 4:51 p.m., on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. On June 22, 1973, Vince was born in Park Ridge, Ill. to Joseph and Eleanor Loffredi Cavallaro. Growing up he shared his childhood with his sister Victoria. In 1991 Vince graduated from Main East High School …read more.

William Arnold Starke II, 63, Warsaw, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020, in his residence. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

  MILFORD — It has been nearly a month since happy, giggling children graced the hallway and classrooms at New Beginnings Preschool and Childcare in Milford. But even without the state mandate that necessitated their temporary closure, it’s unlikely that many of the kids would be in attendance as many of the families are faced …read more.

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

Lucy Marie Smith, 86, Pierceton, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 10:03 a.m., in Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. Lucy was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Kosciusko County, to Virgil and Orpha Jean (Metzger) Baublit. She was united in marriage to Billy Edward Smith in Angola, on April 4, 1955. Lucy has been a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — 300 Hoosiers have died due to COVID-19 in the state of Indiana. This is an increase from 245 deaths reported on Thursday. According to the Indiana State Department of Health, 6,907 people have tested positive for COVID-19, up from 6,351 cases reported on Thursday. The number of total tests administered is 35,040. Locally, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana sports betting industry was hit hard in March by the coronavirus shut down and it could look even worse in April as casinos remain shuttered and professional and collegiate sports remain in hibernation, according to sports gaming analysts. The reduction also means a hit to Indiana’s tax coffers. Based on newly-released data …read more.

Barbara Ann Blackford, 86, Warsaw, passed away surrounded by family at her home at 9:08 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, due to natural causes. She was born on Feb. 27, 1934, in Warsaw, to Lena (Reed) Rose and John Russell Rose. On Oct. 7, 1950, she was married to Myron Dean Blackford. They shared …read more.

Evelyn Ruth Rake, 61 and a longtime Warsaw resident, passed away in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital on April 8, 2020. Born in Bronx, N.Y. on Feb. 4, 1959, Evelyn Maertz was the daughter of Edward and Alice (Rownes) Maertz. She was one of five sisters and was raised in New York, graduating from Bronx High …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Justice Building, located at 121 N. Lake St., and the Kosciusko County Courthouse, located at 100 W. Center St., will be closed during the Governor’s Stay-At-Home Order, from March 25, 2020, through April 20, 2020.  Services will resume at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020. The date and time at which …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — State Rep. David Wolkins (R-Warsaw) recently welcomed local students to the Indiana Statehouse. The following students served as pages in the Indiana Statehouse during the 2020 legislative session: Seth Blossom, from Wabash, attends Wabash High School; Jace Bullins, from Wabash, attends Wabash Middle School; Paisley Clark, from Claypool, attends Edgewood Middle School; Isabelle …read more.

WARSAW – Fun Film Friday’s choice of The Sandlot parallels MLB’s aim of a soon-to-be-season to how local leagues are choosing different ambitions.

NAS LEMOORE, CALIF. —Elizabeth “Betsy” Rozow, a member of the U.S. Navy and daughter of Steve and Heidi (Beer) Rozow, formerly of Milford, has her name on one of the FA-18F Super Hornets along with her hometown. The honor occurred Tuesday, April 7. “It’s a lot of recognition for a little town like Milford to …read more.

FORT WAYNE — RE/MAX Results announced that Josh Bremer has joined the firm of real estate professionals. He will function as part of the Shannon Persinger Team. Bremer is an associate broker at the Fort Wayne Southwest office. He can be contacted at (260) 241-4916 or [email protected].

Lois J. McMillen, 93, 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’ life at a later date.

NORTH WEBSTER — Expect a likelihood of above-normal temps and precipitation through spring into early summer. According to the National Weather Service, the three-month seasonal outlook for April – June 2020 may see a near 50% chance of above-normal temps in the region. A high of 70 would be a normal maximum temperature. A low …read more.

Audrey K. Whitlock, 96, Syracuse, died Monday, April 6, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor. She had been in declining health for 12 years. She was born July 21, 1923, in Goshen to Arthur Franklin and E. Marie (Adams) Saylor. Survivors include a son, Gary E. (Barbara) Miller, Syracuse; a stepdaughter, Belle Collins, The Villages, Florida; 11 …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Starting Thursday, April 9, Kroger will temporarily adjust pharmacy hours, encouraging customers to consolidate shopping trips or opt for Kroger prescription delivery services.  Kroger operates the Owen’s store in Warsaw. Unless otherwise noted, the new schedule will be: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  — …read more.

WARSAW — Six people have recovered from COVID-19 in Kosciusko County. The report comes from a statement released Thursday afternoon, April 9, by the Kosciusko County Health Department. As these individuals recover they may still experience fatigue, yet are deemed recovered if the local health department determined they met specific criteria set by the Centers …read more.

  MILFORD — In a letter sent to the members of the Milford Town Council on Wednesday, April 8, the United States Postal Service has stated its proposal to relocate the Milford Post Office from its current location at 126 S. Main St. It was noted in the letter that “the existing lease expired in …read more.

WARSAW — If you’re having trouble deciding what to have for your Easter dinner Sunday, or just don’t feel like making a big meal, here are some other options. Numerous area restaurants will have Easter meals available for carry-out. There are no dine-in options, following the state-wide ban announced by Gov. Eric Holcomb requiring bars …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:16 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, South SR 19, north of West CR 800S, Mentone. Driver: Watanah J. Vigar, 56, West Myrtle Glen Road, Silver Lake. Vigar was traveling north on SR 19 when her vehicle began to hydroplane, causing her vehicle to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Eight Indiana State troopers assigned to the Indiana Toll Road Post received their patrol cars on April 7 after successfully completing three months in the ISP Field Training Program. The probationary troopers graduated from the 79th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy in December 2019. The entire class was issued their new Dodge Charger …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A man faces domestic battery and false informing charges after a March incident. Christiaan Anthony Willig, 48, 26 Trailside Dr., Winona Lake was charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; and false informing, a class B misdemeanor. On March …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana All-Star basketball games scheduled for early June have been canceled.

MILFORD — Singer-songwriter Abbie Thomas is thrilled to announce the release of her debut single. The single, “Those 3 Words” will be available Friday, April 10 on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music and Google Play. Preorder “Those 3 Words” here. The single will be available on other music platforms by the end of April, according to …read more.

Amber Rochelle Mister, 25, Goshen, formerly of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday morning April 5, 2020, at home. She was born on April 16, 1994, the daughter of Oscar “Ozzie” Collins and Jennifer (Ostrander) Mister in Goshen. She is survived by her mother, Jennifer Mister of Ligonier; a sister, Ashley Mister of Ligonier; her …read more.

Marjorie A. Willsey, 77, Florida, and formerly of Ligonier, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020. Arrangements are currently pending with Yeager Funeral Home.

Ricardo “Richie” Montalvo, 79, Rochester, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2020, peacefully at home with family by his side after a declining health issue. He was born on Nov. 2, 1940, in El Paso, Texas, the son of Salvador and Guadalupe (Rangel) Montalvo. Richie had many jobs in his lifetime. He was …read more.

Jeanette Burt, 81, Warsaw, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at 7:45 p.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Jeanette was born on June 13, 1938, in Hastings, Mich. to Alvin Morgan and Josephine (Rose) Christensen. She was united in marriage to Raymond L Burt on Dec. 9, 1961. She lived at Dewart Lake for over …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 6,300 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state of Indiana. According to the Indiana State Department of Health, 245 people have died due to COVID-19, which is an increase from 203 deaths reported on Wednesday. The number of positive cases in Indiana totals 6,351, up from 5,943 cases reported …read more.

SYRACUSE — The second annual Wawa-Brewski event was cancelled for 2020 due to safety precautions surrounding the COVD-19 pandemic. Those who had already purchased tickets will be receiving a refund.

Paul David Hagedorn, 60, Peru, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. He was born on Sept. 2, 1959 to David Herbert and Lucille Marie Hagedorn.  He married Phyllis Ann (Burgin) Hagedorn, and she survives. Paul retired from the Tribune in Logansport. He is survived by his mother, as …read more.

Mildred Louise Desper, 96, Kendallville, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Sacred Heart Home in Avilla. Mrs. Desper was born in Larwill, on Nov. 2, 1923, to Seth and Jennie (Leatherman) Williamson. She graduated from Larwill High School in 1941, and International Business College. She was married to Eugene Henry Ford Desper, before …read more.

MARYVILLE, TENN. — For some, spreading hope is as easy as writing a Post-it note. A note of encouragement and kindness goes a long way.

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

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Northern Indiana Public Service Company v. Tori David, $1,146.69 Warsaw Health System LLC c/o Komyatte & Casbon, PC v. Maryssa Hawley, $1,496.24 Curtis Todd Click, $1,548 Larry Flory, $1,146.96 Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Malika Roscoe, …read more.

WARSAW — Education presses on during the coronavirus pandemic. Due to available technology, students in Warsaw Community Schools are able to use their electronic devices to continue learning while at home through eLearning days. For the rest of the school year, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are eLearning days, while Tuesdays and Thursdays are waiver days, …read more.

  The parade headed up a hill before driving past Payton’s family gathered in front of a home on CR 800S. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. Payton’s family sat together during the parade. From left, daughter Avery, 6; father Andrew; Payton, 9; and mother, Kimberly. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding. CLAYPOOL – Family members were …read more.

Linda L. Gordon, 76, Columbia City, passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Miller’s Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born on July 30, 1943, in Terre Haute, she was the daughter of Mildred (Schooley) King. Linda attended Wiley High School and graduated with the Class of 1961. She then furthered her education …read more.

Edmund L. Jones, 74, Wawaka, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 8, 2020. He was born on March 17, 1946, the son of Henry E. and Alice I. (Kresse) Jones in Kendallville. He is survived by three children, Tony (Jennifer) Altimus of Wawaka, Ronald (Cathy) Jones of Wawaka, and Katy Jacobs of Ligonier; seven grandchildren; …read more.

Vincent J. Cavallaro, 46, of Fulton, passed away  at 4:51 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2020, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Olivia D. Kleine, 95, Rochester, passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Timothy P. “Bo” Collins, 69, North Webster, passed away at 1:17 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born on July 16, 1950, in Muncie, to Donald Eugene Collins and Annette Jane (Nottingham) Mitchell. He graduated in 1968 from Muncie Central High School and was married …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:12 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 200 block West Calhoun St., Claypool. Officers investigated an animal complaint.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: midnight Friday, April 3, 400 block South Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of …read more.

WARSAW — Gusty weather conditions are expected today and tonight. There is a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service for much of northern Indiana that continues until 8 p.m. Thursday, April 9, will start out with mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions. A chance of rain arrives in the late afternoon. Winds will …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A detailed look at how the NCCAA Basketball National Championship tournaments hosted by Grace College fell apart as the coronavirus pandemic became a real issue in the United States.

WARSAW – City and county leaders urged shoppers Wednesday to start wearing masks while visiting stores. The recommendation comes a few days after the CDC issued suggestions that everyone don masks in public. The number of people wearing masks in grocery stores and elsewhere in Warsaw has risen sharply in recent days and officials hope …read more.

SILVER LAKE – An active criminal investigation is taking place after 56 dogs were removed from a home in Silver Lake Tuesday night, April 7.  The dogs, reportedly all Chihuahuas, have been taken in by the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County where they were scheduled to be assessed Wednesday afternoon by Dr. Carla Carlton …read more.

During an especially stressful and challenging time with the outbreak of COVID-19, Vicki Peyton, a former employee of Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse, decided to do something positive and special for the 50 residents of Miller’s. Late Wednesday morning, April 8, she placed, picked up and delivered to Miller’s 72 orders of french fries, 30 …read more.

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

WINONA LAKE – Grace College completed a remarkable seven-day running marathon that banked $12,000 for local relief agencies in the fight against COVID-19.

Mary “Sue” Blanton, 74, Claypool, passed away at 7:43 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2020, in her residence. She was born Sept. 14, 1945, in Silver Lake, to William and Vicie (England) Hopkins. She was united in marriage to Gene Blanton on Oct. 3, 1962, in Paintsville, Ky. Survivors include her husband: Gene Blanton, Claypool; children: Tammie (Jackie) Rich, …read more.

SYRACUSE — 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 15, at the main entrance to Wawasee High School, 1 Warrior Path, 12659 N. Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. The food bank will be …read more.

Marvin Ward Yocum, Mishawaka, was promoted to his new home in Heaven on April 7, 2020, at the age of 89 at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake. He was born on June 5, 1930, in Salisbury, Mo., to the late J. Marvin Yocum and Mabelle Ward Yocum. He had lived at Grace Village …read more.

Lucy Smith, Pierceton, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, US 30 near Meijer Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Donald W. Smith, 60, East Main Street, Atwood; and Lindsay C. Krieg, 23, North Main Street, Sidney. Smith attempted to pass Krieg’s vehicle. The rear left tire of Smith’s vehicle swiped the …read more.

Letha D. Shepherd, Warsaw, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 91. She was born on April 21, 1928, in Nicholas County, Ky., to Amanda (Hopkins) Shannon and John L. Shannon. On Nov. 20, 1954, she was married to Joe C. Shepherd. They …read more.

By Doug Lemon In this unprecedented season of trial and uncertainty, the citizens of our community are eager to hear and read more from local leaders concerning our preparedness (or lack thereof) for the pandemic which is sweeping across our nation and our state.  Kosciusko County has been my home for the whole of my …read more.

Gloria Viola Radcliffe, 79, Columbia City, died in the company of family at 9:40 a.m. Sunday, April 5, 2020, at her home. She was born Oct. 8, 1940, in Los Angeles, Calif., a daughter of the late Loren P. and Hazel E. (Cochran) Siebuhr. Her formative years were spent in Los Angeles where she attended …read more.

Brandon D. Faucett, 56, Columbia City, passed away at 4:12 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born on Oct. 31, 1963, in Clinton County, he was the son of Barry L. and Wanda J. (Baliff) Faucett. He attended Churubusco High School and graduated from Eagle Tech Academy with the Class …read more.

WARSAW – Kosciusko County’s biggest employer is shutting down almost all operations for two weeks. Zimmer Biomet informed employees Wednesday, April 8, that the company will temporarily reduce operations in all North America plants for two weeks starting April 13. Only critical lines will continue to run, the company said. During this time, affected team …read more.

Linda L. Gordon, 76, Columbia City, passed away at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Miller’s Oak Pointe, Columbia City. Born on July 30, 1943, in Terre Haute, she was the daughter of Mildred (Schooley) King. She attended Wiley High School and graduated with the Class of 1961. She then furthered her education at …read more.

Steven Lane Cullers, 78, Plymouth, formerly of Wabash, died at 6:09 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. He was born Oct. 15, 1941, in Wabash, to Floyd Cullers and Marion (Moore) Smith. He was a 1959 Wabash High School graduate and a US Army veteran. He first married Karen Fewell …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Bob Barker Bob Barker, come on down. You’re the next AWL Pet of the Week. Bob Barker is a one-year-old, neutered, male Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix. He has a jet black and white …read more.

John William DePoy, 59, Knox, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, April 3, 2020. He was born in South Bend on Aug. 8, 1960, to George and Ruth (Hood) DePoy; he was raised on the family farm. He married Pamela Harner on Nov. 7, 1987, at Shiloh Wesleyan Church in Plymouth, where he …read more.

Timothy D. Girton, 64, Winamac, passed away unexpectedly at 2:55 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 2, 1955, in Logansport. He was the son of the late Donald D. and E. Virginia (Earhart) Girton. He was raised in Winamac and graduated with the class of …read more.

Denise L. “Sis” Buck, 65, Fulton, passed away at 11:58 a.m. Monday April 6, 2020, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. She was born on May 6, 1954, in Indianapolis, the daughter of James F. and Rosella (Sachs) House. She was a homemaker. She had been a member of the Eagles Lodge, past madam …read more.

MILFORD — The Milford High School Alumni Banquet has been cancelled for this year, according to Ron Baumgartner, president of the association. Baumgartner said “with the coronavirus pandemic impacting our communities today, we feel that the effect of the virus will be with us for some weeks and months to come. Even if the shelter …read more.

WARSAW – Basketball rims in Warsaw city parks have been temporarily put out of commission to prohibit anyone from using the courts during the state emergency over COVID-19. City officials received complaints about people continuing to use the courts despite calls for social distancing. The parks remain open, but activity is banned at playgrounds and …read more.

John F. Bogold, 88, rural Claypool, Beaver Dam Lake, passed at 4:32 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at his residence. John was born on Sept. 28, 1931, in Buffalo, N.Y. to the late George Joseph and Violet (Kunz) Bogold. He married on Jan. 26, 1952, in Orchard Park, New York to Annette Bapst, she survives. …read more.