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

WINONA LAKE — The Town of Winona Lake announced changes in trash pickup amidst the virus pandemic. Advanced Disposal is the company that the Town of Winona Lake contracts with for trash and recycling services.  Starting Monday, March 23, Advanced Disposal will be implementing some changes to the residential trash/recycling services due to the public health …read more.

WARSAW —  News of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak can cause fear and anxiety. When things feel uncertain or when we don’t generally feel safe, it’s normal to feel stressed. If you are struggling, here are some things you can do to take care of your mental health in the face of uncertainty: Separate what is …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 9:29 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Old Road 30, near Kosciusko Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Luke J. Chalk, 17, West Lincolnway, Columbia City; and Devin B. Handshoe, 28, East Ridge Drive, Warsaw. Chalk was attempting to turn right onto Old Road 30 from Kosciusko Drive when …read more.

State Rep. Curt Nisly, who has already alienated Republican colleagues in the General Assembly, probably won’t be buddying up for dinner with Gov. Eric Holcomb any time soon. The Milford-area lawmaker was quick to criticize Holcomb’s mandate Monday requiring bars and restaurants to close in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Nisly, …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services is reaching out to the community for help in light of the current virus situation. According to an email sent out Friday morning, the Cardinal Services staff continues to provide essential health-related services to the people it serves. But the organization is in need of volunteers to shop for groceries, household …read more.

Here are some more updates related to the virus crisis: Utilities WARSAW – Don’t flush the wipes! That’s the warning from Warsaw and Winona Lake officials in light of people who are using more disinfectant “baby wipes” to clean surfaces and hands during the coronavirus crisis. Despite labels that say the wipes can be flushed, …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 …read more.

WARSAW – In an effort to minimize the need for meetings during the coronavirus crisis, the city Board of Works and Safety approved a plan that will allow Mayor Joe Thallemer to sign off on claims in a timely manner. The move was recommended by city attorney Scott Reuest and is a stop-gap measure intended …read more.

WARSAW — Leaders from K21 Health Foundation, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, United Way of Kosciusko County and Zimmer Biomet Foundation recently met to create a unified response to the community’s needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collectively, the organizations are issuing $20,000 in grants to area food pantries. These grants are considered the …read more.

WARSAW – Trying to figure out which local restaurants are offering takeout? Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce has the answer. Less than two days after Indiana’s governor mandated bars and restaurants close their doors (except for carryout and takeout) over concerns for the coronavirus, the chamber created a Facebook page titled To Go Kosciusko that allows …read more.

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University has postponed all spring commencement ceremonies on all of its campuses. However, it also stated that IU graduates will be able to participate in commencement in the future once the coronavirus outbreak is over.

FORT WAYNE — Congressman Jim Banks provided updates on actions concerning the coronavirus via a town hall on Facebook Live, March 20. The livestream broadcast emanated from Banks’ district office in Fort Wayne. IU Health Fort Wayne Chief Medical Officer Geoff Randolf, Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Chief Medical Officer Todd Rumsey and New Haven Mayor …read more.

GOSHEN – The Northern Lakes Conference drew up a tentative plan if spring sports are a go after the May 1 ruling by the state government.

John Rowe, 43, Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home. Born on July 7, 1976, in Columbia City, he was the son of James E. Sr. and Brinda F. (Collins) Rowe. Growing up in Columbia City, John loved playing sports. He graduated from Columbia City High School with the Class of …read more.

William K. “Bill” Carpenter Sr., 76, of rural Wabash, died at 1:03 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born July 7, 1943, in Leander, Ky. to Sanford and Madgie (Click) Carpenter. Bill married Gladys Farmer in Wabash on July 19, 1966. He retired from GenCorp in Wabash, and …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall County The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail: Noble County The following people were booked …read more.

Catherine Sue “Cathy” Pritchard, 64, of North Manchester, died at 3:50 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2020, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Sept. 18, 1955, in Wabash, to Doyle Dean and Bonita S. (Rogers) Hoover. Cathy was a homemaker and enjoyed helping others. She also enjoyed working on crafts and playing …read more.

Josefina Oviedo, 82, passed away at 5:52 a.m., March 18, 2020 at 5:52, at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Mishawaka. Josephina was born the daughter of Jose and Delfina Chapa Perales on Nov. 5, 1937. She has been a resident of the area for more than 50 years, and retired from Bristol Manufacturing. She …read more.

Allen Hartman, 85, a lifetime Marshall and Kosciusko County resident, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, surrounded by his family’s love. Al was born to Merritt and Eva (Beacraft) Hartman on Jan. 29, 1935, in Warsaw. He was educated in the Warsaw school system, graduating in 1953. After graduation, he went into the U.S. …read more.

Joe Bottorff, 66, Plymouth passed away in his home on Thursday, March 19, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born into a military family, the oldest of eight children to Dr. John and Carol (Emenaker) Bottorff in Davenport, Iowa. The family moved to Plymouth, shortly thereafter. Joe graduated from Plymouth High School in …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 12:17 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 100 block East Main Street, Silver Lake. Officers investigated the theft of a license plate. 2:47 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 10300 block North CR 500E, Syracuse. Officers investigated a protective order violation.   North Webster Officers with …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees voted to suspend failure to connect penalties from March 1 to April 30 at a brief public meeting held Wednesday, March 18. President Jim Haney cited additional financial burdens on LRSD residents and contractors caused by the COVID-19 epidemic as the board’s reason for suspending penalties. …read more.

By Darla McCammon Are you gaining an unwanted education in Pandemics, viruses, restricted travel, school closings, how to wash your hands and empty supermarket shelves? Have you seen some of the incredibly beautiful illustrations of the deadly Coronavirus? Seeing those drawings began a curiosity to search for the artists who created those illustrations. I came …read more.

Dorothy (Bremer) Trumbetic passed away at 12:05 a.m., March 18, 2020, at the Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Dorothy along with her husband Jim came to the Peabody Community in March of 2012. Dorothy was born on Nov. 1, 1930 in Denver, Colo. and was the daughter …read more.

WARSAW — A man faces charges after an alleged auto theft caused a police pursuit. Michael Andreas Priester, 22, 708 Steinman Dr., Fort Wayne, was charged with theft and resisting law enforcement, both level 6 felonies. On March 5, an officer with North Webster police received information regarding the theft of a red Chevrolet S10 …read more.

WARSAW — Bowen Center is now providing psychiatric, therapy and community-based services over the phone. Governor Eric Holcomb and Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction Director Jay Chaudhary, J.D. worked to allow Bowen Center the flexibility to provide care over the phone instead putting patients and mental health professionals at risk of transmitting the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals approved the two variance petitions brought before it Thursday, March 19. Both votes were unanimous. Consideration of the first petition, brought by John “Jack” Gardner of 720 E. Bishop St., was resumed from the original hearing in January. Gardner sought a variance to allow the 10-by-16 shed on …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s Haden Deaton and Charlie Warner were both named NCCAA All-Americans in men’s college basketball.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College President Dr. Bill Katip, students and staff recently participated in a six-day Civil Rights Bus Tour on which the group met several heroines of the civil rights movement. The tour was led by Dr. Todd Allen, founder of The Common Ground Project, professor of communication at Messiah College, and friend …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric Holcomb joined Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Republican Party Chair Kyle Hupfer and Democratic Party Chair John Zody on Friday, March 20, to announce an agreement to move the date of this year’s Indiana primary election from May 5 to June 2. All dates corresponding with the primary election will be …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA Commissioner sweepstakes went to Paul Neidig, who was named the ninth commissioner in the state.

FORT WAYNE – With the announcement from the IHSAA of continued school closings, the Parkview Baseball Series has been canceled.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a culvert replacement is scheduled for SR 13, from CR 400N to CR 500N south of North Webster. The road closure is scheduled to begin in late March but may begin in early April due to weather. The three-day closure will allow maintenance crews to complete …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood’s Jake Lone earned a Rollie Hoover Memorial Scholarship after his huge wrestling season.

INDIANAPOLIS — Burger King is doing its part to help struggling families amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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

INDIANAPOLIS – The number of people tested in Indiana for COVID-19 rose from 380 to 554 since Thursday, March 19, according to the Indiana Department of Health. The death count remains at 2. Kosciusko County does not have any positive cases so far, according to the state. Marion County, with 25 cases, has the most …read more.

ROCHESTER – Valley landed two on the 2019-20 Three Rivers Conference boys basketball awards list.

WABASH — The Honeywell Foundation announced it is postponing most events through at least April. The Honeywell Foundation’s top priority is always the health and safety of its much-valued team, volunteers, and guests said a news release from the Honeywell Foundation. The Foundation is abiding by Indiana Governor Holcomb’s mandate including precautionary social distancing to …read more.

LANSING, MICH. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday March 19, 2020, that Michigan’s licensed distilleries are now permitted to produce ethanol-based hand sanitizers. 

WARSAW – A Day of Prayer for the coronavirus pandemic is being organized in Kosciusko County. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting business and activities in Kosciusko County and around the World, the Kosciusko County Commissioners are encouraging everyone to pray this Sunday, March 22, in a Countywide Day of Prayer.   The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association …read more.

Barbara G. Rhoades, 88, Warsaw, passed away at 6 a.m., on March 12, 2020, in Paddock Springs Assisted Living Facility. Due to the current situation of the Coronavirus restrictions the family has decided to make changes to previous funeral plans. A memorial service will be announced and held at a later date as conditions allow. To …read more.

WARSAW – Trent Edwards of NorthWood champions our picks for the 2019-20 IFN Boys Basketball All-Area selections.

Joyce Kauffman Brenneman, 83, of Fishers, formerly of Warsaw, passed away at IU Health Saxony Hospital on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, following an extended illness. She was born in Hutchinson, Kan., on August 1, 1936. Joyce was a graduate of Haven High School in Haven, Kan., and attended Goshen College. She began her career at …read more.

Hospitals Parkview Warsaw and Lutheran Health Network, including Kosciusko Community Hospital, have cancelled or postponed elective, medically non-urgent surgical procedures. Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester announced it is implementing a “no visitor” restriction to all of its locations. There will be no visitors permitted inside the hospital or the physician’s medical clinics. Exceptions include children under …read more.

Alice Earlene Loher was 80 years old when she died peacefully at her home on March 12, 2020, surrounded by her family in Lone Tree, Colo. Alice was born on Aug. 27, 1939, in Warsaw, to Russell and Loretta Kelly. She grew up and went to school in her hometown of Warsaw. On Sept. 14, …read more.

WARSAW – The city Board of Works and Safety will meet as scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, but Mayor Joe Thallemer is asking those wanting to attend to instead watch on the city’s livestream service because of the coronavirus. Among the items to be discussed is a contract proposal between the board and …read more.

WARSAW – US Rep. Jim Banks will host a Facebook Live town hall at 10 a.m. Friday, March 20, to answer coronavirus-related questions. Indiana’s Third District Congressman and his staff will be joined by New Haven Mayor Steven McMichael. In addition to answering questions, the Congressman will provide an update on coronavirus response efforts at …read more.

WARSAW – Due to the coronavirus pandemic, blood supplies are dwindling, as those who normally donate are staying home to avoid contracting the virus, according to a statement from the American Red Cross. “It is so important that we replenish these blood supplies, as the need will not diminish. Even if you have never donated …read more.

WARSAW – Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is putting forth measures to maintain the health and safety of our staff and community during the coronavirus outbreak. The sheriff’s office issued the following statement Thursday night, March 19: At this time, patrol operations remain fully functional; with precautionary measures in place. Deputies are still responding to incidents …read more.

WARSAW – Three days after bars and restaurants were told to halt in-store business across Indiana because of the coronavirus, some retailers are now doing so on their own. On Thursday, two department store chains with locations in Warsaw – Kohl’s and TJ Maxx – closed their doors for the near future. Larry Williams realized …read more.

WARSAW — A Mentone woman will serve four years in prison if she is not accepted into a community corrections program after molesting a minor in 2019. Jasmine Sue Davis, 19, 204 N. Franklin St., Mentone, was charged with child molesting, a level 4 felony. Davis was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 on Thursday, …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after allegedly pushing a man down a set of stairs. Nicole Kristen Davis, 31, 125 Rattington Circle, Warsaw, is charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On March 8, a Warsaw Police officer …read more.

FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority (FWACAA) is taking the necessary steps to make sure that Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) remains a safe and sterile environment for all arriving and outbound passengers during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Fort Wayne International Airport and Smith Field Airport will continue to remain open and operational during this crisis.

SILVER LAKE — Decisions were made regarding how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to town business at a special meeting held by Silver Lake Town Council. A resolution was approved at the meeting Wednesday, March 18 giving Clerk-Treasurer Tonya Conley the authority to modify the hours the town hall is open …read more.

SILVER LAKE — The old school building in Silver Lake will soon belong to the town. Mike Baur has signed an agreement stating he will deed the property, located at 202 E. Sycamore Street, over to the town of Silver Lake for $1. Baur purchased the building, which was slated for demolition, around 2008, voicing …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The IHSAA called off hopes of continuing its boys basketball tournament after schools were announced to be closed until May 1.

PIERCETON — In order to ensure the health and safety of the community, the Town of Pierceton Clerk-Treasurer’s office will be closing to the public until further notice. The office will be staffed during business hours and can be reached by phone at (574) 594-2231, according to a statement from Clerk-Treasurer Myra Mast. Utility payments …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Kyannah Stull and Vironnica Drake capped off the 2019-20 season as NCCAA All-Americans.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Board of Realtors will extend its rich history of community involvement by awarding three Kosciusko County students each a $1,000 scholarship in 2020. KBOR has awarded $78,000 in scholarships since 1993 to foster and invest in tomorrow’s Kosciusko County leaders. This scholarship is specifically designed to assist bright and motivated students …read more.

LEESBURG — Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, officials in Leesburg will limit town office activity to official business only, beginning Thursday, March 19, until further notice. Utility customers may still use the drop box located at the clerk’s office.  Any questions or concerns, call the following numbers: Clerk: (574) 453-3315 Street Dept. (574) 527-2884

WARSAW — In light of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s press release at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Warsaw Community Schools will extend the closing of physical school buildings until May 1 in compliance with the executive order. As previously messaged, Warsaw Community Schools and active student learning continues to stay open through eLearning lessons. WCS …read more.

KANSAS CITY – IWU’s Kyle Mangas was named the NAIA Men’s Basketball Player of the Year.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Eric J. Holcomb took additional unprecedented actions on Thursday, March 19, to protect and support Hoosiers during the COVID-19 outbreak by signing executive orders that extend the closure of schools, provide economic relief and protections for individuals and businesses, and expand unemployment insurance benefits for those impacted by job loss. “Every day …read more.

James J. Nowak, 69 and a resident of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020, in his home surrounded by family. Arrangements for his Life Celebration are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Condolences may be sent through their website at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

INDIANAPOLIS — Attorney General Curtis Hill urged Hoosiers who believe they have been subjected to excessive prices for consumer goods during the coronavirus pandemic to file a complaint online with the Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division. While specific price-gouging authority in Indiana law refers to fuel prices during a state of emergency, the …read more.

AUSTIN, Texas – Grace’s Charlie Warner and IWU’s Kyle Mangas were both named CoSIDA Academic All-Americans.

MILFORD — Milford Town Hall and the Milford Community Building are now closed to the public until further notice in order to ensure the health and safety of the community and staff, according to Tricia Gall, clerk-treasurer. Gall stated in an emailed release all employees are working. Department officials will be taking appointments only for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The DNR has closed its offices to the public until March 24.

SILVER LAKE — Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Silver Lake Lions Club will be canceling all upcoming events until further notice. This will include Saturday night Bingo, the annual Easter egg hunt and the April fish fry. The $1,000 Bingo night will be held at a later date. The Silver Lake Lions Club is …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kroger’s Central Divison announced immediate openings at its stores Wednesday. The positions may be perfect for people whose current jobs have been suspended by the coronavirus crisis, the company said in a news release from Kroger. Owen’s Supermarket on Center Street in Warsaw is owned and operated by Kroger. “Our current associates are …read more.

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: IOM Health System LP D/B/A Lutheran v. Raymond C. Almy, $1,486.54 Strive Communities v. Clyde B. Bottorff, $1,500 One Advantage LLC v. Anthony R. Crance, $1,501.92 Julie A. Green, $3,360.28 Naomi L. Hann, $1,140.58 Julie Hursey, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The number of people being tested in Indiana increased while the number of deaths from coronavirus remains at two. The state says 380 people have been tested, up from 193 one day earlier. The number of people testing positive rose to 56 from 39 a day earlier, according to the Indiana Department of …read more.

INDIANA — Reports on the far-reaching impacts of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, have permeated the news outlets of both the traditional and non-traditional varieties. It is simply impossible to avoid, whether you get your news from the major television outlets or through links in your Facebook feed. While the threat of the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wednesday evening, March 18, around 340 bags with food items for students to eat during the weekend were packed at Wawasee High School. These will be at meal pickup locations Thursday as students come to pick up breakfasts and lunches. This is an expansion of the Boomerang Backpack program that takes place throughout …read more.

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

WARSAW — Warsaw Area Career Center senior student Jacelyn Ellinger placed third in the Microsoft Word division of the 2019 Microsoft Office Specialist Fall Qualifier state championship. Ellinger participated in this contest while taking Digital Applications and Responsibility with Mr. Scott Schramm. Ellinger received a certificate from the Microsoft Office Specialist Team as recognition for …read more.

WARSAW — A Pierceton man was recently arrested after allegedly stabbing a woman with a knife and calling her a zombie. Richard Lee Clutter, 45, 105 E. Church St., Pierceton, is charged with domestic battery while armed with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On March 5, …read more.

Kent Allan Jackson, 76, of Columbia City, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at his home in the company of family. He was born on March 9, 1944, in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Harold E. and Marilyn (Lower) Jackson. His formative years were spent in Columbia Township, where he graduated from …read more.

Dean E. Bowman, 88, of Columbia City, passed away at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor. Born May 9, 1931, in Whitley County, she was the daughter of Jesse and Laura Isabelle (Pheister) Braddock. She grew up on the family farm and attended Columbia City High School. On Oct. 25, 1948, …read more.

John C. Powell, 80, of rural Wabash, died at 5:28 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born June 19, 1939 in Harlan County, Ky. to Audie and Nancy A. (Roberts) Powell. John married Henrietta Roseberry in Peru, on Aug. 20, 1982. He worked for Smurfit Stone in Wabash for 40 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, West US 30 near North SR 19, Etna Green. Driver: Gregory L. Bilbrey, 59, Cedar Key CV, Fort Wayne. Bilbrey’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to $5,000. 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, West CR 1350N …read more.

June S. Schieber, 96, Wakarusa, died 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor. She was born Feb. 23, 1924 in Wakarusa, to Elmer & Bernita (Morris) Metzler. On Sept. 21, 1942, in Wakarusa, she married Walter L. Schieber and he died April 9, 1997. Surviving are a son, Allen (Peggy) Schieber, Logansport, …read more.

CLAYPOOL – A tractor-trailer loaded with beans has overturned on SR 15 near CR 700S this morning. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office says the highway is temporarily closed. The accident damaged some utility poles, causing a power outage. No injuries were reported.

Arnold B. Pitts, 63, North Manchester, went home to be with the Lord after his battle with cancer ended on March 18, 2020. One of six children born to Joe Wheeler and Osie (Arnett) Pitts, Arnold was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. on June 5, 1956. For twenty years Arnold worked as a welder for Par-Kan …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the officials in Claypool will limit town office activity to official business only beginning Thursday, March 19, until further notice. Utility customers can still use the drop box located at the clerk’s office. Any questions or concerns, call the following numbers: Clerk: (574) 566-2910 Police: (574) 566-2912 Utilities: …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood’s Trent Edwards created a senior season to remember, and justly, has been named the IFN Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

 FORT WAYNE – To protect the safety of patients, visitors and our healthcare team members, Lutheran Health Network has updated visitor restrictions. Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw is part of the Lutheran network. Entry to all Lutheran Health Network hospitals is limited to main entrances, with access through the Emergency Departments after hours. Screeners will staff these …read more.

WARSAW — Restrictions on large gatherings as a result of COVID-19 have affected many in the community, even those who are no longer with us. Within the past two weeks, several obituaries in InkFreeNews mention the coronavirus situation, as some family members who have recently lost a loved one are deciding to postpone services, have …read more.

ETNA GREEN — The town of Etna Green is holding a council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, to discuss the township fire contract and a resolution for response procedures. This meeting is open to the public.

SYRACUSE – Beginning Thursday, March 19, Wawasee Community Schools will change days, hours, and add additional locations to limit the number of times families need to leave their homes during the coronavirus crisis. Wawasee will have meal pick up on two days, Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to information from …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – North Webster Town Hall will be closed to the public until further notice in light of the coronavirus. The clerk’s office will be staffed Monday through Thursday from 8:30-4:30 and can be reached at (574) 834-7894. Wastewater payments can be made by mail, dropoff box on the south side of the building …read more.

Syracuse Town Hall is closed to the public until April 1 as a result of the coronavirus. Staff will still come to work but the public cannot enter the building. Staff will take phone calls, respond to email and handle payments dropped in dropbox or made online. Syracuse Town Council has cancelled its regular meeting …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Classroom performance was highlighted in a quartet of Academic All-State lists for the winter sports seasons.

WARSAW – Local food pantries are rising to meet the challenges presented by the unprecedented coronavirus epidemic while maintaining a reserve of flexibility should circumstances change. With an expected spike in unemployment, pantries are expecting to see a rise in calls for assistance. As of now, all local food pantries are remaining open, some with …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Kosciusko County Velo Board of Directors announced that the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest has been postponed until 2021 via a post on social media. The KCV Board of Directors and FSTF management team have followed the COVID-19 development closely and are committed to ensuring the health and safety of its …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Parkview Health is implementing additional precautions to mitigate the spread and impact of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. All Parkview facilities are implementing tightened visitor restrictions, and the Parkview Cancer Institute is adding procedures to protect cancer patients arriving for treatment or appointments. Additionally, due to the suspension of elective and non-urgent …read more.

Fredrick Dean Hershberger, 82, Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He was born on July 10, 1937 to his late mother, Francis Evelyn (Kaylor) Neff. Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Andrea (Riffe) Hershberger; daughters Betsy Hershberger (Brian Habic) of Elkhart; Jennifer (Todd) Crist of Granger; son Fred (Whitney) Hershberger Jr. …read more.

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