KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Kosciusko County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals will meet at 8:45 a.m. Monday, April 6, to start its annual meetings for 2020. The meeting will be in the old courtroom on the third floor of the Kosciusko County Courthouse. The PTABOA will also be meeting at 9 a.m. Monday, April 13, …read more.

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

WARSAW – A Warsaw man is facing six charges, including attempted murder, after he allegedly stabbed his wife repeatedly in the face, head and chest. Juan Ramirez Garcia, 50, 340 E. Levi Lee Road Lot 139, Warsaw, was arrested following an incident at 8:11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. When Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man faces multiple charges after drugs were allegedly discovered during a traffic stop. Joshua Allan Miller, 31, 340 East Levi Lee Road 94, Warsaw, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; possession of syringe, a level 6 felony; possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor; driving …read more.

Editor’s Note: This Silver Alert has been canceled as of 12:25 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. CARMEL — A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Carmel man. The Carmel Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Fuming Li, a 63-year-old Asian male who is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He …read more.

BOURBON — The Time is Now, an anti-human trafficking group, hosts its first Run to End Human Trafficking 5K/10K at 9 a.m., Saturday, Apr. 11. Both runs will start at Triton Jr. Sr. High School, 300 Triton Drive, Bourbon. The path of both races will run through Bourbon and a segment of the surrounding countryside …read more.

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: One Advantage LLC v. Heather Bixler, $4,058 Annie Zartman v. Desirea Bolin and Tammy Lewis, $2,349 Orchard Ridge Apartments v. Kristina Charon, $3,262 Laura and Ryan Riggle, $2,672 McArthur Counseling Center v. Aric R. Davis, $818.47 …read more.

WARSAW — Former Warsaw attorney Scott Lennox, 51, will be sentenced at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in Plymouth, after stealing funds from the law firm he worked for. Lennox, who now lives in St. Clair, Mich., is charged with two counts of fraud on a financial institution, level 5 felonies; and six counts of …read more.

Jack Keirn, 70, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the guest register or send condolences, electronically, go to mchatton-sadler funeral chapels.com

DENVER — The Denver Zoo received a very special arrival last weekend: The zoo’s first-ever one-horned rhino calf was born Saturday.

Brenda Sue Jones, 70 years old of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in her home. Born on March 9, 1949, in Wofford, Ky., she was the daughter of William A. and Beaulah (Green) Lane. She was a graduate of Anderson County High School in Kentucky and lived most of her life …read more.

Theodore “Ted” Oldfather was born March 7, 1943, to Carl and Cleo (Butterbaugh) Oldfather in Warsaw. Ted’s father died when he was six months old and Cleo married George Domer until his death a short time later. She then married Keith Wagoner on March 5, 1950. Ted accepted Christ as his savior when he was …read more.

WARSAW – Lake effect snow showers will continue to move across parts of Northern Indiana Thursday, Feb. 27, and could cause some drifting snow. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook and warns that drifting snow will likely hamper travel over rural and open roads. Across the region, additional snow accumulations are …read more.

Herbert D. “Hub” Bradley, 79, North Manchester passed away, Feb. 26, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. On April 9, 1940, Hub was born to Richard and Viola (Howard) Bradley in Floyd County, Kentucky. Hub was class president and was part of the last class to graduate from Central High School, North Manchester …read more.

F. Dean Crist, 79, Warsaw, went home to be with his Lord at 10:25 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw at the age of 79. He was born on Feb. 9, 1941, in LaGrange, to Garnet (Bassett) and Roy Crist, and was raised by his dear foster parents, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – NorthWood and Salem will look to find the magic one more time as the two battle for a girls basketball state championship Saturday night.

WINONA LAKE — Grace Theological Seminary will welcome Dr. Chris Armstrong, program fellow on the Faith, Work, And Economics team at the Kern Family Foundation, on Thursday, March 19. Armstrong will speak about the intersection of faith, work and economics from 8-9:30 p.m. in Westminster Hall, 105 9th Street., Winona Lake. The event is free …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The ICGSA released its Academic All-State and All-State girls basketball choices for the 2019-20 season.

SAGINAW, Mich. – GVSU’s Delaney Wihebrink earned a bid to the Division II Nationals with her 100 breast and 200 breast times at the GLIAC swim meet.

WARSAW – The CCAC is preparing to create instructional opportunities for area baseball and softball players.

WINONA LAKE – Mason Degenkolb hit a three-quarter court shot at the buzzer to advance Taylor past Grace, 88-85, in the opening round of the Crossroads League men’s basketball tournament.

WINONA LAKE — A Pierceton man was uninjured after his vehicle slid off a roadway and into a pond. At 11:17 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communications Center received a call from Garrett Palm, 26, Pierceton, who reported that his 2008 Chevrolet Silverado had gone into the water on Wooster …read more.

SYRACUSE — This summer won’t be just any summer for Brian Whirledge. Because he received a Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship Grant for $12,000, Whirledge, a visual arts instructor at Wawasee High School, will get to visit several countries in southern Europe during a seven to eight week span in the summer. He applied for …read more.

WARSAW – Animal Welfare League has been inundated with calls, texts and social media comments after a dog was abandoned outside its facility and tied to the building with a leash. The female Mastiff was found tethered to a door Tuesday morning, Feb. 25, after two people were caught on video leaving the dog behind …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A Winona Lake man was recently arrested after molesting a child on multiple occasions. Trece Douglas Blanton, 21, 1202 Wooster Road Lot 6, Winona Lake, is charged with four counts of child molestation, all level 3 felonies. On Feb. 14, the Winona Lake Police Department received a report of child molestation. A …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Members of the Indiana House of Representatives at the Statehouse honored State. Rep. Dave Wolkins (R-Warsaw) for his 32 years of serving House District 18, Tuesday, Feb. 25. “Being a good husband and father are my greatest achievements, and being a public servant has been one of the biggest honors of my life,” …read more.

Priscilla June Rhode, 99, Syracuse, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at her home. She was born on June 23, 1920, in Chicago, Ill. to Otto J. and Edith (Williams) Rhode. She moved to the Syracuse area when she was 14 years old from Chicago, Ill. and graduated in 1938 from …read more.

[weaver_youtube X-JgnlDxzCE rel=0] WARSAW — Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. That’s the important reminder coming from the Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership with two of the heaviest drinking events of the year around the corner: St. Patrick’s Day and the NCAA tournament. All throughout March, officers will be conducting overtime patrols and sobriety checkpoints to …read more.

Infant Averie Grace Stuckman, 3 months, Rochester, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in her residence. She was born to Cody Stuckman and Chasity Skaggs on Nov. 3, 2019, in Warsaw. Surviving are her parents; Cody Stuckman and Chasity Skaggs of Rochester; siblings; Paxton Stuckman, Hudson Stuckman, Aaron Stetzel, Jr., Ryleigh Stetzel, …read more.

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

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Phoebe With a smile that can light up this whole town, Phoebe is a star at the AWL. Phoebe is a two-year-old, spayed, female Shepherd/Retriever mix. She has the softest red and white …read more.

ANGOLA —  Indiana State Troopers from the Fort Wayne Post arrested an alleged car thief who led them on a high-speed chase through Noble and Whitley Counties, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25. Nathan Lundgren, 27,  Angola, was apprehended after the pursuit and incarcerated in the Noble County Jail, where he faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:33 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 100 block Main Street, Atwood. John A. Slabaugh reported theft of building materials valued at $100.  1:32 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 100 block EMS D14 Lane, Syracuse. Bradley Gast reported property damage.  Milford Officers with the Milford …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, West CR 900N near North CR 625W, Milford. Driver: Tiara R. Gray, 19, North Main Street, Syracuse. Gray’s vehicle slid off the roadway and collided with a utility pole. Damages up to $50,000. 10:41 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. …read more.

Darold A. Anglin, 23, Niles, Mich., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Lakeland Hospital in Niles. He was born on Dec. 16, 1996, the son of Charles J. and Denee N. Anglin in Mishawaka. Darold graduated in 2015, attended Bethel Tabernacle in Niles, and was a very hard worker. Like a wise …read more.

Linda Sue Sexton, 72, Ligonier, passed away at her home on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. Linda was born on Nov. 28, 1947, in Wolf Lake. Linda retired from Silgan Plastics in 2013 after over 40 years. She loved her family, friends, NASCAR, 50s and 60s music, and traveling. She …read more.

WARSAW — A Milford man was recently arrested in two separate cases involving drugs and domestic battery. In the first case, Christopher Charles Castle, 31, 111 W. Section St., Apartment 6, Milford, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. Castle is also charged with domestic battery …read more.

Roger A. Moriarty, 71, Mentone, passed at 1:25 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at his residence. Roger was born on Sept. 9, 1948, in Rochester, to Lyndol Charles and Phyllis May (Reed) Moriarty. He married on Aug. 24, 1968, in the Mentone United Methodist Church to Sandra L. Nelson; she survives. Roger was a graduate …read more.

Linda A. Lock, 68, Fort Wayne, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. She was born to the late Noble and AlMyra (Scott) Rohrer on Aug. 14, 1951, in Warsaw, and grew up in Claypool. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, spoiling her grandkids, and loved serving and helping people. She was a devoted …read more.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Five people have joined the Manchester University Board of Trustees. Trustees serve five-year terms, said a news release from Manchester University.  Here are the new additions: Jeffrey Carter, president of Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond. He is a graduate of Bridgewater College with a Master of Divinity degree from Bethany Theological Seminary …read more.

MILFORD — The bridge on East Beer Road over Turkey Creek, east of Milford, is slated for replacement through a grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation. The project was confirmed by Kosciusko County Highway Superintendent Stephen Moriarty. The county recently received a $1,209,120 grant from INDOT. “We applied for the grant the second week …read more.

PIERCETON — At approximately 11:21 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, Winona Lake Fire Department was contacted with a request for assistance by Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory at an accident in the area of 4000 East Wooster Road, Pierceton. A Chevy pickup truck went off the roadway and into a pond. The driver was not injured but was …read more.

Weather delays and cancellations for Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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

SIDNEY – Parking issues and abandoned vehicles. Substandard housing and maybe even a deserted homeless camp along the railroad tracks. The town of Sidney is like a microcosm of many other small towns that face similar issues, but with a population of less than 100, it has fewer people to choose from who will step …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:26 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2500 block Walton Boulevard, Warsaw. Officers investigated the theft of a Jeep Renegade. Value: $15,000. 4:29 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 900 block Fisher Avenue, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief.   Fulton County Officers with the Fulton …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, Commerce Drive near East US 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Harley M. Bradley, 16, East CR 800S, Claypool; and Cynthia J. Jordan, 61, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Bradley’s vehicle slid while driving on a curve and struck Jordan’s vehicle head-on. Damages …read more.

GOSHEN — Elkhart County Extension Homemakers will host a free program about CBD. Olivia Western, Purdue University Extension Educator in Health & Human Sciences in St. Joseph County, will lead the discussion. The program will from 1-7 p.m. Monday, March 16, at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County office on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, said …read more.

Jim Edward Draper formerly of Larwill, died at Hope West Hospice Center in Grand Junction, Colo. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Jim was born in Somerset, to James Calvin and Edna Ruth (Tait) Draper on Oct. 11, 1944. He graduated from Somerset High School in 1962, was drafted into the Army in 1965 and served …read more.

Alice K. Hashbarger, 75, Wabash, passed away at 11:15 a.m., on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on July 17, 1944, in Floyd County, Ky. to the late Clarence and Claudine (McKenzie) Fannin. Alice was a 1962 graduate of Van Lear High School.  She married Billy L. Hashbarger …read more.

Linda J. Gibson, 76, daughter of Gerald Raymond and Emma Josephine (Becker) Lehman, passed away on Feb. 23, 2020, at 9:08 p.m., at her home, surrounded by family. Linda was born on May 24, 1943, in Marshall County, and was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended Plymouth Community Schools. On Dec. 20, 1959, …read more.

Edward “Ed” J. Robinson, 57, Carmel formerly of Lucerne, Rochester and Walkerton, passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at his residence. He was born on July 2, 1962, in Ambler, Penn. Ed was a 1980 Caston High School graduate and a 1984 graduate of Manchester University. After graduating Ed taught high school English at …read more.

Judy Vernon Zent, 77, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:09 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Wynnfield Crossing, where she had lived for the past year and a half. On April 11, 1942, in Hammond, Judy Lyn Vernon was born to John and Martha Walters Vernon. Growing up, …read more.

Roger Moriarty, 71, Mentone, passed at 1:25 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone.  

James O. Unzicker, 80, rural Claypool, passed at 8:25 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at his residence. Jim was born on May 16, 1939, in Brooke, to the late William P. and Melissa T. E. (Beschorner) Unzicker. He married on Nov. 18, 1961, in the First Baptist Church of Mentone to Mary F. Ladson, she …read more.

Brenda S. Jones, 71, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in her home. A Life Celebration® is pending with Titus Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at the funeral home’s website www.TitusFuneralHome.com

ATWOOD — The Atwood Fire Department will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Atwood Community Building, located at 213 E. Hovey St. A free-will donation is required for entry. All proceeds will benefit the Atwood Fire Department.

NAPPANEE – State basketball is a new deal for most of the players, but state athletics isn’t for a select few in the NorthWood girls basketball program.

MISHAWAKA – For the third year in a row, NorthWood’s Caden Jenkins has qualified for the diving state championships.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee celebrated the announcement of coach Nika Prather’s pending retirement with a season-best night against Plymouth.

Basketball results for Tuesday, Feb. 25.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee hosted a double division event Saturday, Feb. 22, with 39 teams competing in the high school division and 27 teams competing in the middle school division, on opposite sides of Wawasee’s spectator gymnasium. The final match was an epic “clash of the green” between first seed Zionsville and second seed Wawasee, both …read more.

WARSAW — The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is asking for help in identifying two men who allegedly tied a dog to the shelter doors at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24.  According to an AWL Facebook post, when staff arrived at 6 a.m. Tuesday, they were unable to enter the door of the building …read more.

WARSAW — Living in Transition Effectively, the new jail ministry program expected to launch this spring, will be aimed at reducing recidivism rates and preparing inmates for re-entry into society.  LITE Coordinator Tammy Cotton and her husband, Chris, came up with the idea for the program after their daughter was incarcerated for a year and …read more.

Lexie Adkins Stephens, a longtime resident of Pierceton, was called Home into eternal rest on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at 9 p.m. Age 90, she was living at Paddock Springs Healthcare at the time of her death. She was the matriarch of a large, loving family to whom she was known as “Granny.” Born as …read more.

Jim McConnell, 82 and a resident of Leesburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2020. Born on June 26, 1937, in Warsaw, he was one of eight children born to Roger and Bessie (Snellenberger) McConnell. He was raised in the Warsaw area and was a graduate of Leesburg High School where …read more.

WARSAW – A growing scandal involving two virtual schools is sending political ripples through parts of Northern Indiana. Republican candidate Bill Dixon is calling out his primary opponent, District 22 State Rep. Curt Nisly, of Milford, to respond to reports that he accepted a $1,000 campaign donation from the schools that are accused of improperly …read more.

Priscilla June Rhode, 99, Syracuse, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at her home. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

NEW CASTLE — A Warsaw man died while serving a prison sentence at the New Castle Correctional Facility for sexual misconduct with a minor. Brandon Gregory Nissley Brandon Gregory Nissley, 23, was in the New Castle Correctional Facility serving a four-year sentence for sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 4 felony. He was arrested …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs are offering an Opening Night VIP package for its first game on April 9.

WARSAW — On Saturday, Feb. 22, students from five schools in the Warsaw Community School corporation attended the Scholastic Chess of Indiana Regional Team Chess Tournament held at Goshen High School. The Goshen regional was one of four regional contests around the state. Grade-level teams of students competed in several rounds of chess against area …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 4:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 9500 block East Adams Road, Pierceton. Anthony W. Pollard, Jr. reported burglary. 4:57 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 6100 block East CR 400S, Pierceton. Rick J. See reported theft. Items stolen include a shotgun. Value: $1,315. 10:46 a.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:34 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, North CR 300W, south of West CR 500N, Warsaw. Driver: Scott W. Kaiser, 35, North CR 300W, Warsaw. Kaiser was traveling north on North CR 300W when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. 12:55 …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Cub Scout Pack 3828 recently held its annual Blue and Gold Awards Banquet attended by Cub Scouts, their families and special guests at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church. The theme for the evening was moon and stars. Cub Master Don Curry handed out awards and badges to 26 Cub Scouts. The highlight …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY — Dakota B. Fisher, 31, North Webster, was struck and killed by an SUV Friday, Feb. 21, as he was walking along a road in Noble County. The crash happened at about 9:31 p.m. on US 33, near Albion Road, north of Kimmell. The preliminary investigation by the Noble County Sheriff’s Department indicates …read more.

Stanley “Snip” Earl Killian, 83 Milford, passed away peacefully Feb. 19, 2020, in his daughter’s residence. One of four children, of J. B. and Dora (Nunley) Killian. Stanley was born March 29, 1936, in Tennessee. He’s always told the story of, as he always said, “The best childhood a kid could ever have”. Everyone who …read more.

Paul Ray Sliter, 95, North Webster, formerly of Milford, passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on June 10, 1924, in Russellville, Ark. to George and Beulah (Pierce) Sliter. He grew up in Arkansas, attended public school in Bradford, Ark., and moved to …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Driving south along SR 15S, it’s hard not to notice two new large structures near the road at the Louis Dreyfus Company’s Claypool facility. According to Louis Dreyfus Commercial Manager Jeremy Mullins, the two “gigantic” Quonset will be used for soybean storage. The Quonset huts are “just a means to provide more services …read more.

  UPDATE: Due to the inclement weather conditions, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile has rescheduled its visit to the K21 Health Pavilion. Today’s visit has been rescheduled from today to this coming from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, in the pavilion parking lot.  WARSAW — The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be at …read more.

Brandon Gregory Nissley, 23, Bremen, passed away unexpectedly, at 1:02 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle.  He was born Feb. 17, 1997 in Marion, to Steve D. and Kelly (Bradley) Nissley.  He had lived his lifetime in the Nappanee area. Brandon had worked for Commercial Structures. He enjoyed …read more.

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

WARSAW — A Goshen man faces multiple charges after he allegedly burglarized a NIPSCO substation. Michael Devon Helmuth, 38, 218 Winchester Trail, Goshen, faces two counts of critical infrastructure facility mischief, a level 5 felony. He also faces charges of burglary, a level 5 felony; critical infrastructure trespass, a level 6 felony; theft, a level …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 5:53 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Driver: Michael J. Conley, 71, Country Club Drive East, Warsaw. Conley said his vehicle began sliding on the wet pavement. His vehicle struck a utility pole. Damage up to $10,000.  2:13 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, …read more.

NOBLESVILLE — Carlos Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire will perform at Ruoff Music Center Friday, July 10.

Deanna Kay Grubbs Wilson, 81, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, passed at 2:54 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at her residence. Deanna was born on Nov. 22, 1938, in Warsaw, to the late Herschel J. and Elsie E. (Mathy) Grubbs. She married on Feb. 25 1995, in the Calvary Lutheran Church of Plymouth, to William …read more.

By Dee Anna Muraski This week and next, with the help of Dee Anna Muraski, we will explore a new direction in art with you. Here is an excellent two-week series on modern art offered to us by Muraski. If we take a broad-brush stroke to the 1900s, it is interesting what appears. America was …read more.

LONDON, ENGLAND — Jens Nygaard Knudsen, creator of the Lego minifigure, has passed away at the age of 78.

Suszane Marie Gardner Gilliland passed away Feb. 21, 2020. She was born Jan. 17, 1929, in Nappanee, to Charles and Mary Gardner. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Mary Gardner, her sister Gloria Phipps, her husband Larry, two children Gregory and Geoffrey, son-in-law James Greathouse and grandson Ross Greathouse. She is …read more.

WARSAW – The National Weather Service has doubled the amount of snow that is expected to accumulate in Warsaw by the end of Wednesday, Feb. 26 NWS on Monday, Feb. 24, predicted that one to three inches of snow was expected to fall on Wednesday, but that was revised to as much as seven to …read more.

Joyce Evelyn Tester, 77, Wabash, died at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 27, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to Charles, Sr. and Mildred (Gariety) Bernholt. Joyce was a 1960 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Celina, Ohio. She attended Mt. St. Joseph …read more.

Betsy, 92, of Plymouth, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. She was born on June 27, 1927 in Marshall County, to the late C.B. and Hattie May (Lichtenberger) McKinney. Two brothers and a sister also preceded her in death. She graduated from Culver High School in 1946 and married Don Milner. They had two …read more.

William Richard Clyde, 88, rejoiced in the arms of the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at his son’s home in Argos. Bill succumbed following a courageous battle and over a year on hospice. Born in Joliet, Ill. on Dec. 13, 1931, he was the son of John and Carrie (Hansel) Clyde. He graduated from …read more.

Mary Elizabeth Troxel, 80, passed away at 4:50 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in the Community Hospital of Bremen. Mary was born Jan. 20, 1940, in Mishawaka, the daughter of the late Alfred M. and Respa E. (Bowser) Drudge. She is survived by a daughter, Sheri A. Troxel of Bremen; granddaughter, Jennifer (Will) Miller of …read more.

Joseph L. “Joey” Allen, 35, Rochester, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, in Kewanna. Born on Nov. 14, 1984, in Rochester, he was the son of Jerry and Lila (Phillips) Allen, Jr. He was employed at Save A Lot in Rochester. Joey enjoyed coon hunting, taking care of his dogs, and being outdoors. Survivors …read more.

James O. Unzicker, 80, of rural Claypool, passed at 8:25 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

PLYMOUTH – Join The Journey, a 5K and 1-mile family fun run, is scheduled for April 18 in Plymouth. The proceeds for this race will go to Dustin’s Place, a center for grieving children and families in Plymouth. Dustin’s Place is at 11802 Lincoln Highway, Plymouth The registration fee is $25 and participants can register …read more.

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From left, in front, are Heather Reichenbach, WCS board president; Elle Turley, WCS board member; Suzie Light, Kosciusko County Community Foundation CEO; and Jay Baumgartner, WCS board member.From left, in back, are Mike Coon, WCS board member; Randy Polston, WCS board vice-president; Jeremy Mullins, WCS board secretary; Dr. David Hoffert, WCS superintendent; and Brad Johnson, …read more.

Basketball scores for Monday, Feb. 24.

WINONA LAKE – Grace was honored two more Player of the Week awards this past week.