William Donald “Bill” Switzer, 73, Lagro, died at 8:42 p.m. Monday, March 2, at his home. He was born Sept. 13, 1946, in Wabash, to Walter Glenn Switzer and Marjory (Kuffel) Watson. He was a graduate of Wabash High School and a US Air Force veteran. He married Peggy (Brown) Coker in Wabash on Nov. …read more.

WINONA LAKE —  Grace College’s online advertising and email marketing class recently partnered with five local businesses to create comprehensive digital marketing plans. The class presented final marketing recommendations to business leaders of Orthoworx, Owl Manor, Core Mechanical Services, Wildman Business Group, and the Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorney Office on Feb. 27 in the Manahan …read more.

Claude Shannon Ferguson, 81, Wabash, died at 11:42 p.m. Monday, March 2, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on Dec. 21, 1938, in Floyd County, Ky., to John Emanuel and Alma Mae (Hunter) Ferguson. He was a self-employed contractor. He was a US Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam, and was a member of …read more.

Middle school basketball results for Wednesday, March 4.

Doris Eileen Passwater, 88, Wabash, died at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at her home. She was born Dec. 25, 1931, in Liberty Mills to Gerald Benjamin and Loretta (Stevens) Conrad. She was a 1950 Wabash High School graduate. She married Ernest Passwater at the First United Methodist Church in Wabash on June 5, 1953. …read more.

June A. Mechling, 79, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Feb. 29, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. She was the daughter of Earl C. and Bertha (Sutherland) Milliner and was born on Dec. 12, 1940. She was born in Plymouth and remained a lifelong Plymouth resident. She attended Plymouth High School and retired as a …read more.

Shirley J. Donaldson, 85, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Pilgrim Nursing Home, Plymouth. She was born July 7, 1934, in Toledo, OH, to Harry Edward and Josephine Annetta (Bishop) Fisher. She grew up in Toledo, OH. After her father passed away when she was 16, her mother remarried and they moved …read more.

MENTONE — Clerk-Treasurer Nicki Norris updated the town council on an online payment system for the town, March 4. Norris said she is ready to set up the town to accept online payments through pay.gov, a government payment processing service. Once active, town residents will be able to pay their town utility bills through pay.gov. …read more.

The proposed future site of Wawasee Community School Corporation’s administration building sits on the west side of Sycamore Street. (Photo courtesy of Google Maps) KOSCIUSKO — During the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission meeting held Thursday, March, 4, Wawasee Community School Corporation petitioned to rezone a tract of ground for the future site of the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – For the 10th time in program history, Grace’s men’s basketball team is headed to the NAIA National Championships.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission discussed posting speed limit signs on East CR 200N at its meeting Wednesday afternoon, March 4. The commission passed a motion to post signs designating the 30 miles per hour speed limit on the section of East CR 200N that falls within the city limits. A sign designating …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The first meeting of the board of trustees for the Tippy-Chapman Regional Sewer District will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7. The meeting will be in the Shoop Board Room in the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St., North Webster. The public is welcome to attend.

DECATUR — A 16-year-old Wawasee High School student was recognized for his heroic actions after a fiery car crash last summer. The crash happened Aug. 3. Several cars were involved and it was Jeb Richey who saved the life of a woman before first responders arrived. Richey, a sophomore at Wawasee High School, flies planes. …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man faces multiple charges following an alleged domestic incident. Brian Dewayne Redden, 36, 1287 North Penny Drive, Warsaw, was charged with domestic battery and invasion of privacy, both class A misdemeanors. He was also charged with domestic battery with a prior conviction and invasion of privacy with a prior conviction, both …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College is pleased to announce that Ken Barlow will serve as the banquet speaker for the 2020 NCCAA National Championships.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following people were booked in the Fulton County Jail: Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:

WARSAW – The Warsaw Aquatic Club is gearing up for a huge weekend in Fort Wayne.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Rissa With spring just around the corner, Rissa is excitedly anticipating warmer weather. Outside playtime is her favorite. Rissa is a spunky and fun loving, two-year-old, spayed, female American Staffordshire mix. She has a tan …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — A United Methodist Church congregation on the city’s near north side declared its support for LGBTQ clergy and same-sex marriage amid a growing rift within the denomination over traditional church doctrine.

INDIANAPOLIS — A bill that would require cursive writing in elementary schools has passed the State Senate.

FULTON COUNTY — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and Fulton County Crimestoppers are requesting your assistance in locating subjects wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted persons, contact the Fulton County Crimestoppers at (574) 223-7867. Please Read Our Disclaimer All warrants are the property of …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 208 S. Old SR 15, Leesburg. Driver: David C. Garcia, 44, CR 9 South, Elkhart. Garcia was traveling north on Old SR 15 when his vehicle left the roadway, striking a mailbox. Damage up to $2,500. 9:42 …read more.

NAPPANEE — On Feb. 5, the Amish Acres property in Nappanee was auctioned off in 16 lots. Former Congressman Marlin Stutzman, Jason Bontrager and John Kruse became the new owners of seven of the lots, including the Round Barn Theatre and restaurant. These new owners held a press conference Wednesday, March 4, to announce exciting updates coming to the property.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana continues to struggle with high smoking rates, air pollution and a low proportion of public health funding.

HOLLYWOOD — Alex Trebek offered a health update on Wednesday, and it’s good news.

Rodney Lee “Rod” Blackburn, 59, Goshen, passed away at 3:21 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at his home. He was born on March 5, 1960, in Goshen, to Marshall and Vivian (Ratliff) Blackburn. He lived most of his life in the Elkhart and Goshen area, attended Elkhart Community Schools, and was a United States …read more.

Helen Louise Pfefferle, 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. She was born on Jan. 22, 1929 in Sims, to Jason E. and Carrie P. (Stephenson) Young. She was united in marriage to William L. Pfefferle on Feb. 15, 1947 in Gas City: who preceded her in death in 2002. Helen was a graduate …read more.

WARSAW – The city of Warsaw has announced an immediate road closing. North Boeing Road from East Bell Drive to County Road East 250 North will be closed effective immediately, the city said. The closure is expected to last about two weeks.  During this closure, thru traffic will not have access; however, businesses will have …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County has thus far not been affected by the incipient spread of coronavirus as it moves across parts of the globe. As of Tuesday, March 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 60 cases of COVID-19 from 12 states. Twenty-two of those are travel-related; eleven are believed to be …read more.

PIERCETON — The adoption trial program of the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County has a 98% failure rate — and the shelter is looking to further build upon that success. Failure in this case — which means a family with a shelter animal on a trial basis decides not to return it but to …read more.

Jay Dee Elliott, 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. On Nov. 5, 1952, in Indianapolis, he was born to Harold L. Elliott and Connie M. Turner Elliott who preceded him in death. He spent his childhood in Plainfield and Lakeville, before moving to Rochester in 1961. As a child, …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Fifteen county spelling bee champions from northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio will compete at the 66th Annual Journal Gazette Regional Spelling Bee. The competition will be presented by STAR Financial Bank on Saturday, March 7, at Purdue University Fort Wayne’s Rhinehart Music Center. Spelling will begin at 10 a.m. in the Rhinehart …read more.

Sally E. Slone Akers, Warsaw, passed away at 5:41 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, surrounded by her family after a long life of 90 years. She was born on April 4, 1929, in Blue River, Ky. to Annabelle (Whitaker) Slone and Harmison Slone. On Aug. 5, 1950, she was married to Ervin Slone. They …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The national organization of the Boy Scouts of America has experienced some brutal challenges as of late, including a Chapter 11 bankruptcy and sexual abuse lawsuits and adverse judgements. Local troops and packs in Kosciusko County, however, have remained largely unaffected by the controversy. The Boy Scout troops and Cub Scout packs …read more.

WARSAW — A man will pay more than $10,000 in restitution and potentially serve prison time pending his approval for work release after battering a man, causing him to have a seizure. Raymond R. Tracey III, 34, of Ashley, was charged with battery resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 5 felony. A charge of …read more.

NILES, Mich. – A local body art facility in Niles may have exposed customers to other customers’ blood due to improper sterilization of metal forceps used during piercing procedures.

BOURBON — Host Triton jumped out to a 20-point advantage in the first period and rolled to an 82-34 win over winless West Central in the opening round of Class A, Sectional 50 play Tuesday.

Helen Louise Pfefferle, 91, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

Ted Prater, 83, Sellers Lake, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on Dec. 24, 1936, in Prestonsburg, Ky., Ted was the son of Homer and Delilah (Helton) Prater. Ted was an honorably discharged veteran of the US Navy having served onboard the USS Arcadia. He was …read more.

G. Jean Bradway, 96, of the rural Atwood area, died peacefully at 6:55 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2020, at Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Wayne. She was born June 25, 1923, in Scott Township to George and Delia (Roberts) Beach. Jean was a graduate of Atwood High School, married Carl “Chick” Bradway, and …read more.

WARSAW — The Parkview Warsaw YMCA’s Camp Little Eagle and S.O.A.R. summer day camps are more exciting than ever this year!  This summer the theme is “Where In The U.S. Is Camp?”. Through S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) activities, nutrition activities, group games, field trips, and swimming/water activities campers will get to experience famous …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:58 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 100 block East Section Street, Claypool. Officers investigated a report of battery committed with a deadly weapon. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 8:08 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 600 block CR 300N, …read more.

John Louis Glingle, 96, went to be with the Lord at 6:20 am, Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Signature Health Care of Bremen. John was born on July 22, 1923, the son of the late Edward and Nellie Stella (Ashley) Glingle. On July 14, 1946, he married Louise Pletcher. He is survived by his loving …read more.

Robert Eugene “Bob” Dillon, 79, Wabash, died at 10:45 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Feb. 1, 1941 in Floyd County, Ky. to John and Sarah (Deerfield) Dillon. Bob married Loretta Hunt in Wabash on Feb. 18, 1961. He retired from Wabash Valley Refuse Removal in Wabash, and also …read more.

Thomas Eisele, 71, Bremen passed away peacefully at 4 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at his home. Born on October 24, 1948 to Glen and Dorma Eisele (Kisor) in South Bend. Thomas proudly served his country in the Navy from 1968 to 1974 and was a Vietnam Veteran. Thomas enjoyed building bird houses, going …read more.

Mr. Jay Elliott, 67,  passed away at his residence on March 3, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Terry W. Musselman, 77, Milford, passed away at 4:36 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on April 8, 1942, in Goshen, to Clair L. “Kie” and Elizabeth M. (Davis) Musselman. He was a lifetime Milford area resident, graduated in 1960 from Milford High School, and was a United …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw-Oakwood Cemetery is requesting that all winter decorations that have been placed in or on the ground at gravesites be removed as soon as possible. Grave blankets should have been removed by March 1, according to the Board of Regents rules and regulations. Remaining blankets are being placed near the shop …read more.

NAPPANEE – Lakeland shut out Tippecanoe Valley in the fourth quarter to cap a 54-33 win in the opening round of the NorthWood Boys Basketball Sectional.

Grace softball and baseball both had successful showings Tuesday in play down south.

Middle school girls basketball results for Tuesday, March 3.

MARION – Kyle Mangas scored 25 points to lead IWU to a Crossroads League men’s basketball championship Tuesday night.

The Sears Hometown Store in the Marketplace of Warsaw shopping center is scheduled to close April 10. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. WARSAW — The Sears Hometown Store is in the midst of closing. Owner Ken Ashpole is closing the store at 2816 Frontage Road in the Marketplace of Warsaw shopping center. He is retiring, …read more.

WARSAW  — At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, March 3, Sheriff Kyle Dukes received approval to apply for a DNR grant in the amount of $15,000.  “This grant is used for the sheriff’s office marine patrol — Lake Wawasee, Lake Syracuse and Tippy Lake,” Dukes said. “Right now we currently have 15 officers who …read more.

LEESBURG — The annual meeting for Purdue Extension Kosciusko County was highlighted by the recognition of six individuals as Extension All-Stars and one Extension Super-Star. The meeting was held Monday night, March 2, at Maple Leaf Farms Inc., Leesburg. Steve Koontz, Karen Templin, Bruce Ferguson, Ariel Strange, Martha Klinger and Carol Edmonds, were honored as …read more.

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

WARSAW — If you’re in the market for surgical masks, you may not have much luck — at least locally. But the demand for the masks appears to be misdirected. Heightened fears related to the novel coronavirus and the potential for a global pandemic has led to a worldwide shortage of medical masks and respirators …read more.

WARSAW — The Friends of the Warsaw Community Public Library and Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce members held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 3, for ‘Story Emporium,’ a new used bookstore that is located in the library. Story Emporium is sponsored and managed by the FOL and volunteers. According to a release from the Friends …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:12 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, SR 13, south of South CR 500E, Pierceton. Driver: Nicole E. Taylor, 34, Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Taylor’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damage up to $25,000.  8:36 p.m. Monday, March 2, South CR 400W, Warsaw. A …read more.

By Dee Anna Muraski Guest Author Georgia O’Keeffe held tremendous influence on Modern Art during her 60-year career in art. Today her work is displayed prominently in The Museum of Modern Art and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, both in New York and the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia – to name just a …read more.

Ronald Lynn Gillum, 75, passed away Feb. 28, 2020, in Mesa, Ariz.  He was born Aug. 12, 1944, in Elwood, to Clarence F. and Goldie Ruby (Welches) Gillum. He began barbering in Warsaw, had his own shop for a number of years in North Webster, and retired in Mesa. On Aug. 14, 1982, he married …read more.

WABASH ­—The Eagles Theatre under the direction of the Honeywell Foundation celebrated its first concert featuring Wabash’s own Crystal Gayle on Saturday, Feb. 29. Gayle’s first performance sold out to the public in a matter of minutes, resulting in an added performance by the singer on Sunday, March 1, said a news release from the …read more.

AKRON — Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation (TVSC) has received a grant award of $50,000 for the submission of their 2020 Digital Learning – Community Advisory Grant.    For 2020, grants were awarded to districts focused on building digital initiatives around the purposeful and strategic integration of technology into instruction, said a news release from the …read more.

Lawrence W. “Doc” Frazier, 85, Millersburg, passed away at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 12, 1934, in Nappanee, to Cleo and Estella (Pierce) Frazier. He attended Syracuse public schools and lived most of his life in the Millersburg area. He was married on April 10, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – NorthWood’s Kate Rulli was among those chosen to represent the Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 60 list.

Ted Prater, 83, Sellers Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw but are tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 6. Condolences may be left for the family www.TitusFuneralHome.com

ELKHART — Did you know learning a new skill improves our cognitive health and reduces the risk of developing dementia? The brain is an amazing organ. It receives information through the five senses of sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing. It’s affected by virtually every aspect of a person’s life, including moods,  activities, how well …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Maddy Payne of NorthWood was chosen as the District 1 IBCA Player of the Week.

WARSAW – Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, which has gone eight years without an accelerant-sniffing dog, will soon have a new one. Fire Chief Mike Wilson has received approval by Warsaw City Council to use money already available to cover expenses as Fire Marshal Joe Fretz continues to work with the dog and get certified with the …read more.

Norma Lou (Freeman) Lackey, 88, of Akron, went on to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2020, surrounded by her family. Norma was born on March 31, 1931, in Atwood, to Mearl and Versa Mae (Yeager) Freeman. She was united in marriage to Robert W. Lackey in Winona Lake on May 27, 1953: …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: 10:26 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 1600 block East CR 200N, Warsaw. Officers investigate the theft of jewelry. Value: $600.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 3200 block East Old Road 30 …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:16 p.m. Sunday, March 1, North CR 225E near East CR 75N, Warsaw. Driver: Mario Duran, 28, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Duran’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to $2,500. 2:46 p.m. Sunday, March 1, West SR 25 near South Tinkey …read more.

BROOKINGS, S.D. – The Grace College track and field team will take its largest group ever to the 2020 NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

WARSAW — On Feb. 27, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Merit Board met to conduct the interviews and selection process for an open patrol sergeant position. Upon completion of the proceedings, the merit board selected Deputy Kreg Kuhn, said a news release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. A Kosciusko County native, Sgt. Kuhn began …read more.

ROCHESTER — A Winamac woman died in a Fulton County vehicle accident Monday, March 2. At approximately 2:07 p.m. Monday, officers from the Indiana State Police and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of SR 114 and Fulton County Road 1275E. The preliminary crash investigation by Senior Trooper …read more.

Gloria Pfeiffer, 55, Argos, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 1, 2020, at her residence. She was born Sept. 14, 1964, in Shelby, Mich., to Leo and Tina (Garza) Pineda. Gloria was a lifetime area resident. She was a 1982 Goshen High School graduate. Gloria worked for Lippert Components in Goshen …read more.

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

Kosciusko County’s JCAP initiative – considered a model across the state in helping inmates with drug histories as they prepare for release – is getting a new infusion of cash from the city of Warsaw. The in-house rehabilitation program for inmates who will soon be released was the first in the state two years ago …read more.

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NASHVILLE — At least nine people have been killed according to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency — four in Putnam County, two in Nashville, two in Wilson County and one in Benton County — after a devastating tornado ripped through Nashville in the early hours of Tuesday morning with authorities saying many others being injured and multiple businesses and homes flattened.

WARSAW — Four local women are facing criminal charges after a drug bust at a Warsaw residence. Sheri Alice Courson, 58, 1118 E. Clark St., Warsaw, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; maintaining a common nuisance, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a …read more.

ROCHESTER – Impatiently waiting for roast beef sandwiches made me appreciate the run NorthWood athletics is on right now.

INDIANAPOLIS – Relive some of the moments of NorthWood’s basketball championship weekend.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Grace’s baseball team erupted on offense during an 18-6 victory over Trinity Christian on Monday.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Wolfpack Rugby Club is a new men’s startup rugby side looking to gain members for the 2020 season.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s Houston Haney and Dayana Ortega were named Crossroads League Players of the Week.

Middle school girls basketball results for Monday, March 2.

ARGOS — The thefts of animal parts and hides by a former local taxidermist that occurred as early as 2011 recently resulted in the arrest of a suspect. Cody Leed, 45, of Plymouth, was arrested Feb. 28 on warrants through Marshall County for eight misdemeanor charges of theft, one felony theft charge and one felony …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw boys basketball head coach Doug Ogle announced Monday he is stepping away from coaching after 35 years.

ROCHESTER — Recently, criminal investigations by Indiana State Police Troopers Jessie Reason and Caleb Clark led to the arrests of two Fulton County residents on numerous drug related charges. Reason launched an approximately three-month long criminal investigation after receiving information that possible illegal drug activity was occurring at a home on 789 Cherry Tree Lane, …read more.

WARSAW – Lake City Bank has announced the following promotions. Becky K. Hefty has been promoted to Vice President, Retail Banking Officer of the bank’s Auburn branch. In this position, Hefty supports office staff in their efforts to provide quality service and build customer relationships. She also manages the daily operations of the office and …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee baseball players Levi Brown and Carter Woody signed on Monday to continue their diamond careers.

Frederick C. Yoder, 77, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on June 12, 1942, in Goshen, to Frederick “Carl” and Pauline (Miller) Yoder. Yoder married Marie Van Deipenbos on June 30, 1961, in Goshen. She survives along with children: Kent Yoder, Teresa (Chip) Harley, and Nanci Yoder, all from …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Eleven horses in various states of emaciation and neglect were taken into the Shadarobah Horse Rescue recently following an investigation in Whitley County. One horse had to be euthanized due to her condition. The remaining horses are now affectionately referred to as “The Whitley 10.” On Jan. 28, Indiana State Board of Animal …read more.

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

Laura R. Jolliff, 41, LaFontaine, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Marion on April 15, 1978, to James and Joyce (Dice) Bell. She was a 1996 graduate of Huntington North High School and she worked at United Technology in Huntington. She is …read more.

Linda L. Borton, 80, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Southfield Village, South Bend. She was born on May 2, 1939, in North Liberty to the late Matthew Inman and Dora (Naragon) Whitmer. She has remained a lifelong resident of North Liberty. On Dec. 25, 1960, in North Liberty, Linda and …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Area Career Center recently announced that Griffin Reed has committed to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. Reed is a senior student at the WACC and is in the Advanced Culinary Arts Program under the leadership of Chef Bragg. Warsaw Community High School and WACC congratulate Reed on …read more.

WARSAW – Aside from a chilly day on Friday, it looks as if Northern Indiana is warming up. This week’s forecast for Warsaw calls for dry conditions and high temperatures in the mid-40s through Thursday.  Friday will be dry with a high near 40. Saturday will be sunny with a nigh near 46. Sunday will …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 1:18 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 1700 block East Ridge Valley Drive, Warsaw. Melissa C. Steinwedel reported damaged property. 1:13 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 8000 block North SR 13, Syracuse. Charles P. Tranter reported theft. Value: $200.   Milford Officers with the Milford …read more.