WARSAW — A Warsaw woman faces charges following an alleged incident of domestic violence in the presence of a minor. Vianca Tamara Cruz Colon, 26, 313 Kinney Drive, Warsaw, is charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor.  According to the affidavit …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:41 p.m. Monday, March 30, 1100 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Two separate transactions with bad checks totaling $63.86 occurred at Pizza Hut. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 9:13 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 200 block Jefferson Street, Warsaw. …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: 8:39 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Van Buren Street, Leesburg. Driver: Michael R. Kauffman, 49, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Kauffman’s vehicle struck a parked vehicle. Damage up to $750.  Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 10:29 p.m. Monday, March 30, …read more.

SOUTH BEND — Today is the first day of the month, which means rent is due for millions of jobless people.

WARSAW — At J.B.’s, the health and safety of our community is our first concern during this season of quarantine. Therefore we are following the guidelines put forth by the Governor, and our leader ship in the medical communities, and remaining present on a limited basis, but closed for normal business, until we can get …read more.

John J. Kotzmacher, 70, Rochester, and formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Saturday March, 28, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on Dec. 11, 1949, in South Bend, the son of Frank and Viola (Gerlach) Kotzmacher. Mr. Kotzmacher had worked for the South Bend Tribune in distribution for many …read more.

Richard A. Clark, 61, Rochester, passed away at 5:37 P.M. Friday, March 27, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 12, 1958, in Rochester, the son of Junior Earl and Mary Louise (Smith) Clark. Mr. Clark had been self –employed. He enjoyed music, especially listening to 1970’s music, The Sweet, Huey Lewis and …read more.

GOSHEN — Elkhart County has recorded its first death from the COVID-19 virus. The Indiana State Department of Health posted the death Tuesday morning as one of its totals for the state. No details about the death were released. SOURCE: Goshen News

Bernadine A. Blair, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Jeffrey Alan “Jeff” Sheetz of Warsaw, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne, at the age of 56. He was born on Nov. 5, 1963, to Carol S. (Greer) Sheetz and Larry D. Sheetz. Jeff was one of four children born to Carol and …read more.

Timothy C. “Tim” Kaase, 50, Syracuse, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at his home. He was born on Jan. 5, 1970, in Santa Clara, CA to Frederick C. and Nerine A. (Seikert) Kaase. He grew up in California and moved to the Syracuse and North Webster area in 2005 from Campbell, Calif. He …read more.

ANDERSON — Continued closures and disruptions in supply chains may mean steep price increases in the coming weeks as businesses seek to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Ball State University economist. But those increases likely won’t constitute price gouging, he added. “As an economist, I don’t have a definition for …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College elementary education students partnered with Baker Youth Club for the second academic year to help elementary students learn, exercise, build relationships, and have fun doing it. Although the school year ended sooner than expected, Grace students look forward to reconnecting with students at BYC when school resumes, said a news …read more.

WARSAW — At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, March 31, County Attorney Chad Miner presented a prepared resolution amending the county’s closure policy that was recently proposed.  Miner said the resolution would supersede any prior policy structure addressing the closing of county offices that could extend beyond April 6.  “This resolution would kind …read more.

BOURBON – Triton is announcing its plans for the 2020 Triton Golf Scramble.

MICHIGAN CITY — Horizon Bank announced that it is pledging $250,000 in aid for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds will be allocated across several not-for-profit groups who are working to assist affected individuals in the communities we serve in the States of Indiana and Michigan, said a news release from Horizon Bank. “This …read more.

  WARSAW — According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, only about 5 percent of married couples reach their 50th wedding anniversary — and no statistics are available for marriages that make it to 75 years simply because that doesn’t often happen. Joe and Joan Harris, who reside at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, …read more.

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

NEW YORK – Major League Baseball announced it will pay minor league players through May 31, and the season is suspended until further notice.

Felipe Flores, Jr., 74, Warsaw, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020, in his residence. He was born June 11, 1945, in McAllen, Tex., to Felipe and Isabel Flores. He was a graduate from McAllen High School in McAllen, Tex., and furthered his education with a tech degree from Notre Dame in South Bend. He …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Parkview Health has partnered with the community to sew face masks for patients and is now sharing directions for volunteers.  The program is an attempt to conserve personal protective equipment for its clinical staff, Thanks to the overwhelming response from the community, 725 mask-making kits were distributed to volunteers in just three …read more.

MILFORD — Calls from residents in Kosciusko County about a group of individuals going door to door and attempting to sell magazines, cleaning solutions, air purifiers and other items had county and state police looking for a brown Suburban. Reports were being received from Pierceton, Leesburg and even Milford, of this vehicle pulling in driveways …read more.

SYRACUSE — Another 100 meals will be handed out in Syracuse for those affected by COVID-19. This time the meals will be distributed at Chubbies, 1201 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. RGroup, Re/Max Partners, Kay Young/Todd Realty and Chubbies are making this event possible. The meals will be distributed …read more.

Harmon C. Hughes, 92, New Paris, died Friday, March 27, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse. He was born Oct. 23, 1927, in Three Rivers, Mich., to Curtis and Ruth (Bevvins) Hughes. On Feb. 5, 1977, he married Phyllis (Condon) Holtman. She survives along with three children: Spring Hughes, New Paris; Dennis Hughes, Maryland; and …read more.

James A. Reed, 88, Cassopolis, Mich., died Monday, March 30, 2020, at Cass County Medical Facility in Cassopolis, Mich. He was born July 22, 1931, in Elkhart County, to George and Alice (Shumaker) Reed. He was a lifetime area resident and was married to Norma Kuhn in 1953. She preceded him in death in 1996. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The number of deaths in Indiana attributed to COVID-19 has risen from 35 on Monday to 49 Tuesday, March 31. Indiana Department of Health reports the number of cases testing positive in Indiana is now 2,159. The total number of tests as of Tuesday morning was 13,373, according to the health department’s website. …read more.

Lance Shepherd, 43, Syracuse, died at 12:10 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Feb. 14, 1977, in Elkhart, to Troy Shepherd & Susan (Chaney) Hoogenboom. On Nov. 6, 2002, he married Jamie (Ritchie) Shepherd. Surviving are his wife: Jamie, Syracuse; children: Mikayla Shepherd and Brianna Shepherd; step-daughter: Alexandria Bigler; his …read more.

Richard A. Clark, 61, Rochester, passed away at 5:37 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 12, 1958, in Rochester, the son of Junior Earl and Mary Louise (Smith) Clark. Mr. Clark had been self-employed. He enjoyed music, especially listening to 1970s music The Sweet, Huey Lewis and the …read more.

John J. Kotzmacher, 70, Rochester, and formerly of Elkhart, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on Dec. 11, 1949, in South Bend, the son of Frank and Viola (Gerlach) Kotzmacher. Kotzmacher had worked for the South Bend Tribune in distribution for many years. …read more.

LEESBURG — The Plain Township Trustee’s office is requesting clean-up at Leesburg, Oswego and Monoquet Cemeteries beginning Wednesday, April 1. Decorations not on foundations should be removed by April 20. Cemetery maintenance crews will remove and dispose of decorations not on foundations after that date. The cemetery crews reserve the right to remove any object, …read more.

WARSAW – Medtronic workers in Warsaw are using 3D-technology to produce shields that will be distributed across the country in an effort to prepare healthcare workers for the COVID-19 outbreak. Last week, Warsaw Engineering was contacted by Product Development at Operation Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minn., with an opportunity to help support national health care professionals. …read more.

WARSAW — Three local non-profit organizations Joe’s Kids, The Baker Youth Club and Court Appointed Special Advocate of Kosciusko County, have made the decision to postpone “An Evening with Elizabeth Smart” originally scheduled for April 23. The postponement is due to county and state guidelines precautions for social distancing for the COVID-19 virus. The three …read more.

Sandra S. Tuncil, 66, Warsaw passed away at 8:33 a.m.. Sunday, March 29, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born Jan. 5, 1954, in Greenville, Ohio, the daughter of Glen and Lena (McGahey) Barger. On Sept. 15, 1984, she married Carl Tuncil in Seymour, Indiana, they shared 35 years together. …read more.

Amanda J. Weldy, 32, of Bremen, passed away March 30, 2020. Amanda was born on Sept. 15, 1987 in Mishawaka to Barbara and Bill Weldy. Amanda was a wonderful daughter and mother. If she could help you out, she would. She loved children, always helping out someone in need of a babysitter. She leaves behind …read more.

Robert E. “Bob” White, 79, of Wabash,, died at 5:01 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2020 at his home. He was born Jan. 2, 1941, in Wabash, to Mel White and Thelma (Evans) White Ross. Bob married Sue Harris Treska on Dec. 1, 1999, at the Wabash First United Methodist Church. He worked his entire life …read more.

Margaret Ramer, 88, New Paris, died 2:20 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2020, at her home. She was born March 17, 1932, in Goshen, to Monroe and Annettie (Shaum) Martin Sr. On Sept. 6, 1953, she married James M. Ramer and he died June 3, 2017. Surviving are five children, Beverly (William) Stauffer, New Paris, Velma …read more.

WARSAW – Leaders from K21 Health Foundation, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, United Way of Kosciusko County and Zimmer Biomet Foundation have announced the second wave of grants in response to the community’s needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial round of grants totaling $20,000, announced less than two weeks ago provided support …read more.

SYRACUSE — There will be no eLearning during spring break. However, the Wawasee Community School Corporation recognizes many families will be at home together and wanted to provide some options/ideas for fun. As a district, they have prepared a daily activity and some bonus ones and invite families to share their participation on social media …read more.

KOKOMO — Howard County stores appear to be falling in line with an emergency order from the county commissioners. They are telling shoppers what they can’t buy. Commissioners are trying to put a stop to binge shopping that is both unhealthy and unfair.

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Man’s best friend is doing his part to fight the new coronavirus. One local winery has found an ingenious way to serve up curbside wine.

[weaver_youtube nj7kbGZUOsQ rel=0] BREMEN — A manufacturer in Bremen is aiding in the production of certain personal protection equipment. Nishikawa Cooper LLC (NISCO) has adapted its facility to produce and distribute polyethylene isolation gowns for first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. NISCO is a supplier of dynamic sealing systems for the automotive industry. The company …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:41 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, North CR 700E near East CR 500N, North Webster. Driver: Douglas E. Klinger, 63, East McKenna Road, Warsaw. Klinger’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to $5,000. 8:41 p.m. Sunday, March 29, North CR 650E near …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:43 p.m. Monday, March 30, 8700 block South 425W, Silver Lake. Sandra Kellogg reported the theft of jewelry. Value: $4,000. 12:23 p.m. Monday, March 30, 600 block West CR 675N, Leesburg. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief. 11:17 a.m. Monday, March …read more.

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

WARSAW — Bear hunts for kids are taking place all across the country and instilling a sense of unity during this time of separation due to COVID-19. Inspired by a 1989 book called “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen, teddy bears are being placed in windows, on porches and in yards where …read more.

Edna M. Lawson, 87, Leesburg, passed away at 8:16 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on March 24, 1933 in Elkhart, to Orville and Effie E. Hill) Wagner. She grew up in Elkhart and attended East Side & Roosevelt Schools in Elkhart. She …read more.

WARSAW — Meg Waddell, a student at Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw, has been named a 2020 New Century Workforce Scholar and will receive a $1,250 scholarship. Waddell started at Ivy Tech Warsaw in 2017 as part of an Achieve Your Degree cohort with Lake City Bank. She graduated in December 2019 with an associate …read more.

Dr. Alberta (Bertie) M. Hanson, 92, Winona Lake, passed away on March 26, 2020. She was born on March 11, 1928, in Long Beach, California to Albert Hanson and Blanche (Tahash) Hanson. Her three sisters, Winifred, Willetta and Edisene preceded her in death. She played a vital role in the lives of her sister’s families leading …read more.

WARSAW – An employee at Kosciusko Community Hospital has tested positive for COVID-19, the hospital confirmed. “Our hospital is providing care for an employee who has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is in the hospital for care,” said Kara Stevenson, who works in marketing & community relations for Lutheran Health Network, which owns KCH. …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.

WINONA LAKE – Grace baseball and softball were already into their 2020 campaigns before the NAIA shut down their seasons.

COLUMBIA CITY — Northeastern REMC, is giving more than $1.23 million back to 21,000 people in the form of a bill credit on their electric bill to help offset some of the financial hardship their members are facing due to COVID-19. Northeastern REMC is a member-owned cooperative that supplies electric power to six counties in …read more.

Charles “Verdon” Paul, 82, of Gilead, Indiana passed at 4:26 am, Monday, March 30, 2020 at Hickory Creek Heath Care of Peru, Indiana. Verdon was born on Sept. 10, 1937 in Fulton County, Indiana to the late Charles Edison and Evelyn (Swope) Paul. He married on Nov. 25, 1958 in Gilead to Della Louise Damron, …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 3:32 p.m. Friday, March 27, South Columbia Street, north of West Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Driver; Judith G. Holt, 61, Rieder Street, Warsaw. Holt attempted to drive under the viaduct which is 11 feet high. The box compartment on Holt’s vehicle struck the viaduct. The …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – National health leaders have named Indianapolis as a possible hot spot location for the coronavirus pandemic. On March 6, the Indiana State Health Department confirmed the first case of coronavirus. Since then the number of confirmed cases is growing by the hundreds daily as more tests have become available. There are 676 confirmed …read more.

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

Kevin R. Wagner, 59, of Middlebury died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at home. He was born October 1, 1960 in Elkhart. Survivors include his son, Nicholas Wagner of Goshen; father, Clarence Wagner of Elkhart; and a brother, Mark (Brenda) Lantz. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vera (Maxson) Wagner and a daughter, Sarah …read more.

Frances “Darlene” Martin, 94, of Goshen passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She was born April 23, 1925 in Goshen to Simon and Fannie (Miller) Frey. On December 5, 1943 she married Titus L. Martin in Goshen.  They were married 67 years before his death July 12, 2011. Survivors include …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College men’s soccer as well as others within the school will be running 48 hours to raise money for COVID-19 relief.

MENTONE — Starting Wednesday, April 1, trash pickup in Mentone returns to its normal schedule. According to Mentone Town Council member Tim Croy, the town was notified by Valley Sanitation last week. Regular trash pickup in Mentone briefly stopped due to Valley Sanitation’s concern for the health of its employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday, …read more.

Lifetime Plymouth resident Glenda L. Bockman, 74, peacefully passed away at the Wampler Senior Home in Bourbon, Indiana at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Born in Plymouth, Glenda was the daughter of Noble and Glendora (Eaton) Cochern. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1963. She then attended Ball State …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man will serve four years in prison for two criminal cases involving escape and drugs. In the first case, Nicholas Daniel Hall, 28, 3762 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, was charged with escape, a level 5 felony. In the second case, Hall was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 …read more.

Gloria J. Banks, 74, of Culver, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Banks was born in Tiffin, Ohio, on Feb. 1, 1946, one of 3 children born to George B. and Alice M. (Miller) Lutz. After the family moved to Indiana, Gloria graduated from Culver High School.  After high school, …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently announced that Benjamin Beyer was named one of 40 high school seniors from throughout Indiana to be recognized as a 2020 Indiana Academic All-Star, a program of the Indiana Association of School Principals. Students were selected from a field of 280 nominees. Selection of the school’s nominee is based …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:52 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 100 block East CR 1150N, Milford. Animal complaint. 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 100 block South Main Street, Milford. Custody complaint.  North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:31 a.m. Monday, March 30, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Three families went together and worked with a local restaurant to help others in the community. A benefactor of a free dinner summed it up — “It’s helping out the community. This town pulls together as one.” Comments of wonderful, great, awesome and amazing were echoed by those who went to The Sleepy …read more.

WARSAW — Cloud cover is expected for most of this week according to the National Weather Service. Monday afternoon will be cloudy with a high near 45. The low tonight will be around 31. Cloudy conditions continue Tuesday with a high of 44. The low will be around 36. Wednesday will be cloudy with a …read more.

WARSAW – More than 100 people in Kosciusko County have been tested for coronavirus as of Monday, March 30. The county has seen 111 total tests performed and results for 54. According to information provided by the Kosciusko County Health Department, the county has recorded four positive cases. The county statement points out that once …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools recently announced that Gina Courtois, social-emotional learning coordinator, will lead a community book study, which will begin after spring break. The chosen book is “The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired” by authors Dan Siegel and Tina Payne …read more.

WARSAW — At J.B.’s, the health and safety of our community is our first concern during this season of quarantine. Therefore we are following the guidelines put forth by the Governor, and our leader ship in the medical communities, and remaining present on a limited basis, but closed for normal business, until we can get …read more.

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

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 11,600 people have been tested for COVID-19 in Indiana as of Monday, March 30, according to the Indiana Department of Health. The latest posting on the ISDH website shows the number of deaths increased from 24 on Friday to 35 on Monday morning. The number of positive cases in Indiana totals …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Scott J. Lennox, St. Clair, Mich., formerly of Warsaw, has been suspended indefinitely from practicing law.

NDIANAPOLIS — You may have noticed your pantry — or freezer for those who prefer Thin Mints at their best — is lacking a certain dessert around this time of year.

KOKOMO – General Motors announced Friday it is bringing an estimated 1,000 workers back to its Kokomo plant to begin making ventilators and could start shipping them out as soon as next month. GM said it will deploy the workers to scale production of critical-care ventilators immediately. Working with the United Auto Workers, GM has …read more.

TOKYO – The 2020 summer Olympics have a new set of dates for 2021.

Irene Kay Slabaugh, 56, Bremen, died at 7:38 p.m., March 28, 2020, at home with her family at her side. She was a member of the Amish Church. Irene was born Oct. 17, 1963, to Calvin and Fannie (Mast) Yoder.  On October 29, 1987, she married Lisle Slabaugh. They lived in Holy Matrimony 32 years, …read more.

Jonathan L. Hill, 54, of Churubusco, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his home. Born in Columbia City, on Sept. 13, 1965, to J. L. “Jack” and Betty (Claxton) Hill. He spent his formative years in Churubusco, attending Churubusco High School. He worked at C & A Tool & Engineering in Churubusco, …read more.

Nancy L. Watkins, 83, of Wabash, died at 7:55 a.m., Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born July 11, 1936 in Wabash, to Jesse and Minnie P. (Parsons) Cole. Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Lagro High School. She married Loren Harvey “Harve” Watkins in Madison, Indiana on October …read more.

Mr. David A. Eskridge, 40, Rochester passed away at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020.  Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home.

PLYMOUTH  — William Zehner, 60, Monterey, died in a one-vehicle crash Saturday, March 28, in Marshall County. The crash was reported at 8:53 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Officers with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call regarding a single vehicle crash in the curve on SR 17 at 12th Road. The vehicle had …read more.

Felipe Flores, Jr., 74, Warsaw, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at 10:55 p.m. in residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Edna M. Lawson, 87, of Leesburg, passed away at 8:16 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR. 13 and CR 500N, North Webster,

Jerry L. Gerber, 78, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

Sam J. Clemens, 85, of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 5:40 p.m. in Hospice House, South Bend. Sam was born the son of James and Gladys Wagner Clemens on Aug. 25, 1934, in Culver. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He proudly served his country during the Korean War …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched a fun contest on its Facebook page encouraging residents and visitors to ReLive Kosciusko County Moments.” “Because of our social responsibility values, we do not want to actively promote travel at this time. So we thought this would be a fun way for residents …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 5:13 p.m. Friday, March 27, 200 block North Main St., Syracuse. Christina L. Kuhn reported theft. Value: $200.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 6:59 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 500 block Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Jeremy Flores reported the …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Business Professionals of America Chapter recently attended the 53rd annual BPA State Leadership Conference from March 8 to 10 at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott Hotel with Warsaw advisors Steve Waldeck and Scott Schramm. The following students placed as follows in the competition: 2nd place: Global Marketing Team – Charlotte Grandon, Evyn …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee senior Ethan Garza is keeping the family line moving with his football decision to choose Trine University.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in finding people wanted on felony or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these persons, contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at (574) 267-5667.   Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of Kosciusko County. The age listed for each person is …read more.

WARSAW — Hephzibah House, a private boarding school for teenage girls that stirred controversy and attention for decades, has closed its doors. Located on East Pierceton Road near Winona Lake, Hephzibah House has been widely criticized through the years, with some former students claiming they were victims of sexual abuse and were subjected to corporal …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kroger announced it has provided new career opportunities to more than 23,500 workers nationwide. This includes those from the hardest-hit sectors such as restaurants, hotels and food service distributors. Kroger plans to hire an additional 20,000 workers over the next several weeks to help communities across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, said …read more.

WARSAW — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a wind advisory for Kosciusko County from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 29. Southwest winds of 20-30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages are possible. Use extra caution when driving …read more.

Martha M. Cox, 80, of rural Akron, passed at 7:22 p.m.  Friday, March 27, 2020, at her residence. Martha was born on Feb. 23, 1940, to the late Clifton and Mildred (Ralston) Ooley in Bourbon. She married on Nov. 27, 1957, in Plymouth, to Floyd Cox. He survives. She had been a lifetime cook and enjoyed her …read more.

WARSAW — The  Kosciusko County Health Department has been in contact with the state department of health due to  receiving numerous calls regarding essential businesses, which KCHD has limited power over. The department was provided with contact information for a hotline that can better assist those who have questions. The critical industry hotline is directed to …read more.

WARSAW — Bowen Center is actively hiring during this extraordinary time. With unemployment numbers released this week jumping to an all-time high, the Center is pleased to be adding staff. In adapting to the current crisis, candidates are interviewed via video conference. The company has also moved all its on-boarding and orientation training online.  On …read more.

Donna M. Hahn left her earthly home for her eternal life on Thursday, March 26, 2020. She was born to Lewis and Anna Mary (Rhodes) Jones on March 13, 1926, near Pierceton. She was the sole survivor of 10 children, namely Maxine Gebert, Hayden Jones, Naomi Phebus, Savanna Lepley, Helen Mielke, Betty Wolfe, Hanna Waterson, …read more.

William “Tiny” Paolucci, 66, Bremen, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2020, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Tiny was born on Nov. 14, 1953, to Arnold and Hazel Paolucci, nee Huff, in South Bend. He moved around a lot as a child, starting in Lakeville. He subsequently moved to Hammond, Calumet City, Detroit and …read more.

Mr. Ted Bee Hazelwood, 83, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his home. This followed a three-year courageous and valiant battle with cancer. In Elgood, W. Va., Ted was born on Aug. 10, 1936. He was a treasured son of Fred Sr. and …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was recently arrested after officers found drugs and paraphernalia at a residence during a DCS visit. Damian A. Henry, 34, 2123 E. Hendricks St., Warsaw, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and neglect of a dependent, both level 6 felonies; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, …read more.