NORTH WEBSTER — Guys, it is time for a men’s night out to support the North Webster Community Center. The Sroufe Memorial Shrimp Stag is happening from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, March 14. Men 21 and older are invited. The $50 ticket provides the holder with an opportunity to win the $1,000 grand prize, an all-you-can-eat …read more.

SYRACUSE — During a 12-minute meeting held Monday afternoon, Feb. 24, in Syracuse, the Wawasee School Board approved a bid from Fort Wayne-based Hamilton Hunter Builders for 2020 facility improvement projects. Hamilton Hunter’s bid is for $2,219,600. All but one of the projects will be in either Wawasee High School or Wawasee Middle School. Following …read more.

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 booked in the Whitley County Jail:  

Lexie Adkins Stephens, 90, a longtime resident of Pierceton, was called Home into eternal rest on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at 9 p.m. She was surrounded by her large, loving family at the time of her passing. A Life Celebration® is currently pending with Titus Funeral Home. Please check back soon for a more complete …read more.

Donald Gary Prater, 74 and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed into eternal rest at 3:20 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at his home. The son of Virgle Preston Prater and Pearlie (Adams) Prater, he was born on Sept. 21, 1945, in Brainard, Ky. He was one of ten children born to the pair and …read more.

Deanna Kay Grubbs Wilson, 81, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone passed at 2:54 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:04 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 11800 block Strohs Drive, Syracuse. Caitlin M. Downton reported a theft.  8:11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 300 block Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Police were dispatched to Whispering Pines in reference to a stabbing.  8:52 p.m. Friday, Feb. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw’s Grant Knight is seeded seventh in the breaststroke, but not many other locals are carrying a high seed into this weekend’s IHSAA Boys Swimming State Finals.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:46 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, North CR 300E, south of East CR 1000N, Syracuse. Driver: Lisa C. Miller, 56, Bowser Road, Syracuse. Miller’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $5,000.  5:59 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, SR 15, north of Levi Lee …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools will receive a $100,000 approved by the Indiana State Board of Education. The Career Ladder program was developed for local education agencies to develop teacher leadership opportunities. The grant will support teacher development while providing high-performing teachers expanded career opportunities in teacher-coaching and in leadership roles. All Warsaw Community Schools …read more.

MONTICELLO – Indiana Beach is up for sale, and area officials in Monticello are hoping to find a new buyer. White County and the city of Monticello will assist Apex Parks Group, a California-based company that has owned Indiana Beach since 2015, in meeting with amusement industry leaders, brokers and investors in hopes of finding …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — It is time to begin preparing for the Kosciusko County Kids Business Fair. It will be hosted by the North Webster Community Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21. The deadline to register is Sunday, March 1. Applications are available at the center, 301 N. Main St. (SR 13). …read more.

New York — Burger chains have come a long way, now offering a wide array of options for all, no matter your dietary preference.

AKRON — Valley Connects and the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation offer free QPR training at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25. The training will be held in the lecture room at Tippecanoe Valley High School, 8345 SR 19, Akron, said a news release by TVSC and Valley Connects. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. It is …read more.

Robert Eugene “Bob” Auer, 89, Milford, departed this earth for a heavenly reunion with his beloved wife Carolyn on Sunday morning, Feb. 23, 2020. Born on Dec. 12, 1930, Bob was the eighth of nine children of George Everett and Lillie (Roberts) Auer. He graduated from Milford High School in 1948. He met his wife, Carolyn …read more.

WARSAW — Fifty-three students from Warsaw Community Schools were selected to advance to the National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest. The trip to the state contest comes after success Northeast Region contest at Ivy Tech Coliseum Campus in Fort Wayne on Saturday, Feb. 15, said a news release from Warsaw Community Schools. NHDI …read more.

Jeffrey D. Smith, 61, passed away after a short illness on Feb. 18, 2020. He was born on Feb. 3, 1959 in Rockford, Ill. Jeff served his country proudly in the Army. He was a welder by trade, and helped construct some of the most recognizable buildings in Atlanta. Jeff was an avid ISU fan. …read more.

WABASH — Grow Wabash County announced that the “Growth Starts Here” capital campaign has reached its campaign goal of raising $1 million. The campaign was announced by campaign chair, Parker Beauchamp, during Grow Wabash County’s Annual Dinner Celebration in October and it was met with support and excitement from the community, said a news release …read more.

CAPE CANAVERAL — Katherine Johnson, one of the NASA mathematicians depicted in “Hidden Figures,” died Monday, the administrator of NASA said. She was 101.

INDIANAPOLIS — A trio of area wrestlers closed out sterling seasons at the IHSAA State Wrestling Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse over the weekend.

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

Betty Joan Hare, 86, formerly of Columbia City, died at 10:53 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at the Hearth at Sycamore Village, Fort Wayne where she was a resident since February 2018. She was born Jan. 12, 1934, in Whitley County, Indiana, the youngest of 13 children of the late Esta H. and Hazel A. …read more.

William “Bill” J. Blessing, 56, of Churubusco, passed away on Feb. 22, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, on Dec. 22, 1963, to the late Larry and Thelma (Gordon) Blessing. He spent his formative years in Churubusco and attended Churubusco High School. Bill was married to Cindy Fryback in …read more.

Come out and support your local Cub Scout pack this Saturday, Feb. 29. Cub Scout Pack 3761 will be holding a cake auction and Pinewood Derby at the American Legion Post 258, 104 N. 1st St., Pierceton.

LaDonna M. Gale, 84, North Manchester, passed away Feb. 21, 2020, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. The last of five siblings, LaDonna was born Oct. 24, 1935, in North Manchester, to Alfred and Ruby (Rinehart) Steele. After graduating from Central High School, North Manchester, in 1953, LaDonna married Lewis Gale on Aug. 28, 1954. …read more.

GOSHEN Today a local hospital will open a time capsule from 1953.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 300 block South Huntington St., Syracuse. A representative for CVS Pharmacy reported theft. Value: $29.99.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 12:49 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2300 block Kuder Lane, Warsaw. Nila Y. …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 9:37 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 1200 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Drivers: Karl R. Waugh, 62, East CR 1050N, Milford; and Randall C. Smith, 45, Falcon Lane, Goshen. Waugh was backing his vehicle when he struck Smith’s vehicle. Damage up to $1,000.   Warsaw Officers …read more.

WARSAW — Did you know that 90% of your child’s brain development occurs before the age of five? That means your child’s brain develops more quickly from birth to five than it ever will again. These early years are the best opportunities for a child’s brain to develop the connections needed for a healthy, capable, …read more.

Sonya L. Stutzman, 60, Milford, died at 12:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at her residence.  She had been in ill health since 2018. Sonya was born July 4, 1959, in Elkhart to Lamar D. and Ann Marie (Enyeart) Stutzman. Sonya lived her lifetime in the Syracuse, Milford area. She was a 1978 graduate of Bethany …read more.

Dr. Rex Alan Wieland, 71, North Manchester, passed away at 5:10 p.m., Feb. 22, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Rex was born to Lawrence and Betty (Canter) Wieland on Dec. 19, 1948, in Hastings, Mich., and was a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren. His parents would say that …read more.

Nancy Fern Bryant, 70, North Manchester, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 21, 2020, at her home. Nancy was the last surviving child of Willis and Maude (Estep) Chafin. She was born on July 3, 1949, in Logan County, W. Va. Nancy married Hugh Bryant Sr. on Aug. 5, 1965. During their fifty-four years of marriage …read more.

Berniece Bitterling, 91, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home on February 22, 2020 . On Oct. 29, 1928, Berniece Rookstool was born northwest of Rochester in Richland Township. She was the treasured daughter of Clayton and Celia Bradway Rookstool. Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers …read more.

WARSAW — Here’s hoping you enjoyed the weather over the weekend because all of the pleasant weather is gone beginning Monday, Feb. 24. After a sunny weekend that brought with it a high of 55 on Sunday, conditions are quickly changing. The National Weather Service predicts a strong chance of rain Monday and Tuesday followed …read more.

Raymond “Ray” Setlak, 74, Pierceton, passed away at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Golf Side Hospice in Zephyrhills, Fla. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster

Robert L. “Bob” Dust, 90, Goshen, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 10:32 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at the Maples of Waterford Crossing in Goshen. He was born on Jan. 28, 1930, in Chicago, Ill. to Fred C. and Esther J.B. (Hedin) Dust. He moved to Syracuse in 1942 from Chicago, Ill., graduated …read more.

Dakota Bleu Fisher, 31, North Webster, passed away at 9:28 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. He was born on Nov. 8, 1988, in Huntington, to Kimberly K. Fisher and Stephen L. Walker. He was a lifetime are resident, attended Wawasee High School in Syracuse, graduated from Lakeland High School in LaGrange, and attended Ivy …read more.

AKRON – Tim Keffaber has been ‘Riding With Rita’ for over two decades, and the two have become household names in the local sports industry.

NAPPANEE – Tickets for the girls basketball state title game will go on sale Tuesday at NorthWood.

The ink is drying for the 2020 IHSAA boys basketball state tournaments, released Sunday evening.

MENTONE — Story Hour and more coming up at the Bell Memorial Public Library. Story Hour is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28 and will take place in our Children’s room. The theme for this week is “Pigeons”. The story to be read will be “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.” Children’s craft …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 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Take a trip back home to England with Marie Rowley when she presents a program about her native Yorkshire, England at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at North Webster Community Public Library. Through photos and narrative, Rowley will share the history, geography, dialect, food, landmarks, and famous natives of Yorkshire along with …read more.

CEDARVILLE, Ohio – Grace’s track and field team is bringing home a truckload of hardware after a tremendously successful weekend.

Warsaw claimed six event titles among Sectional Saturday in IHSAA boys swimming.

Basketball results for Saturday, Feb. 22.

Girls basketball semi-state scoreboard.

Gymnastics results for Saturday, Feb. 22.

LARWILL — The Whitko Community School Corporation released a statement regarding the death of 12-year-old Ayden Elijah Adee, Saturday, Feb. 22. The boy had been missing since Wednesday. His body was found Friday afternoon in a wooded area southeast of Warsaw. Ayden died as a result of self-inflicted injuries, according to the news release from …read more.

LAPORTE – NorthWood frustrated Benton Central on the defensive end to earn a 36-22 girls basketball semi-state championship.

Betty Ford Tully, 95, a longtime area resident, passed away quietly on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, in Paddock Springs Healthcare, Warsaw. Born on Oct. 21, 1924, in Wabash, she was the daughter of the late Noah Carrolton Morrison and the late Erba Rae (Beigh) Morrison. She graduated from Claypool High School and attended Manchester College …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Coroner Tony Ciriello released a statement via the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office regarding the cause of death of 12-year-old Ayden Elijah Adee. The boy had been missing since Wednesday and his body was found Friday afternoon in a wooded area southeast of Warsaw. Ayden died as a result of self-inflicted injuries, …read more.

Horace James “Jim” McConnell, age 82 and a resident of Leesburg, passed away at his home on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting their website at www.TitusFuneralHome.com

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor Libraries are community centers that rock! According to a Gallup Poll in 2019, Americans used the library more than any other leisure activity including going to the movies. As utilizing your library is free and quite a few activities cost money, it makes total sense. Whether because they offer services …read more.

Scarlett Sue Garrity, 55, Fishers, died of natural causes, Thursday, February 20, 2020, at her home. She was born June 14, 1964, in Columbia City, a daughter of Terry Lee and Dixie Kay (Florey) Goodrich. Her formative years were spent in South Whitley, where she graduated from Whitko High School in 1982. Learning accounting from her …read more.

Paul David “PD” Rhoads, 81, rural South Whitley, died in the company of family at 9:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Columbia City. He was born July 27, 1938, in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Paul Harvey and Mary Ellen (Bechtold) Rhoads. His formative years were spent in Collins. …read more.

Inabelle Egolf, 103, of Churubusco, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020, at Lutheran Life Villages at Pine Valley. Born in Noble County, on August 28, 1916, to the late Glenn and Gladys (Moore) Veazey. She spent her formative years in Elkhart until she was 12 and relocated with her family to Whitley County, graduating …read more.

Theresa Ann “Teri” Fedewa, Wabash, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at the age of 59. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Michelle, Aaron and Donnie Tooley; also, by her brother, Rick (Ginger) Fedewa and by her mother, Rita Fedewa. Teri was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Fedewa. Fedewa was a …read more.

MILFORD — The Winter Adult Reading Program is still going on at the Milford Public Library. Be on the lookout for the library game show “Imagine Your Prize”. This goes along with this year’s theme, “Imagine Your Story”. Patrons, 18 years of age and older are encouraged to keep signing up, said a news release …read more.

John Howard Erb, 84, Wabash, died at 3:45 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born April 24, 1935 in Wabash, to Emerson Clayton Sr. and Leah Madesa (Figert) Erb. Erb was born and raised in Wabash. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. …read more.

John Albert Elliott, 78, of Culver, Indiana, passed peacefully at 12:02 P.M. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on October 19, 1941 in Newark, Ohio, the son of Donald and Lucille Elliott. Elliot was a man who lived a full life.  He faithfully served our Lord, the Culver community, …read more.

Charles Douglas Harper, North Manchester, passed away Feb. 20, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was 78 years old. Harper was born Oct. 31, 1941, to Jack Harper and Mary Walker. His father passed away in June 1994. His mother passed away in March 2012. Harper married Sandra Sue Freeman on April 15, …read more.

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

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department responded to the following accident: 3:07 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, North Higbee Street near West Cathrine Street, Milford. Drivers: Lynda S. Prater, 64, Belmont Drive, Warsaw; and Heith C. Hawkins, 47, North Street, Standish, Mich. The front of Prater’s vehicle collided with the rear of the trailer attached …read more.

Numerous people who watched the Warsaw mayoral race last year wondered out loud about the close connection between  Republican challenger Ron Shoemaker and the Kosciusko County Fair Board since some fair board members seemed to be supporting Shoemaker and adamantly against incumbent Mayor Joe Thallemer. The fair board scheduled two events at the Shrine Building …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 …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Oregon-Davis spoiled LCA’s Senior Night with a 65-55 boys basketball win Friday night.

WARSAW – Grace’s men’s tennis team extended its winning streak to four on Friday.

Basketball results for Friday, Feb. 21.

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

WARSAW – The first show at the revamped Lucerne Amphitheater in Warsaw will be July 17. The featured artist will be Lightnin’ Rod & the Thunderbolts, a blues band, and the show is part of the park department’s summer concert series, which is normally held at Central Park Plaza. Sheila Wieringa, the parks department recreation …read more.

Robert L. “Bob” Dust, 90, Goshen, formerly of Syracuse, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at the Maples of Waterford Crossing in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Dusty Rose Krull, 36, Reno, Nev., formerly of Milford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. She was born on July 9, 1983, the daughter of Richard and Cheryl (Lambright) Krull in Goshen. Dusty graduated from Wawasee High School in 2002 and attended Ball State University. She enjoyed playing sports, cooking, photography, and walking …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Insulin users would no longer need a prescription to buy the life-saving medication under a state Senate bill passed by a House committee Wednesday. Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso, authored a bill reversing a 2014 law that made a prescription necessary to purchase insulin, which is used primarily by diabetics. Charbonneau said the 2014 …read more.

WARSAW — The body of 12-year-old Ayden Elijah Adee, who had been missing since 9:30 p.m., Wednesday night, Feb. 19 has been found. The body was found at approximately 12:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in a heavily wooded area near the intersection of CR 350E and CR 500S, police said. A statewide Silver Alert had …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man faces an escape charge after allegedly leaving the state while enrolled in Community Corrections. Joseph Michael Jarvis, 30, 900 North Park Avenue, Warsaw, was charged with escape, a level 6 felony. On July 1, 2019, Jarvis was sentenced to Noble County Community Corrections for the crimes of burglary and criminal …read more.

Kevin Scott Harley, 64, Argos, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Feb. 21, 2020, at his residence. On Dec. 27, 1955, in Plymouth, he was born to Charles Glendon Harley and Barbara Ann (Marks) Harley. Scott lived all of his life in the Argos Community. On June 20, 1981, he married Valerie Jo Eley at the …read more.

On Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at 8:13 p.m., Charles Lachlan Sparks ran into the arms of his heavenly father surrounded by his parents and grandparents. No longer encumbered by walkers and leg braces, he is hunting squirrels with his uncle, Steve Salmons, and taking long walks with his grandmas, Marti Mudd and Miki Sparks. Charles …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS  —  An effort to prevent soft drinks from being purchased with food stamps has died for this year in the Indiana General Assembly. State Rep. Cindy Ziemke, R-Batesville, filed House Bill 1118 (http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2020/bills/house/1118) that would have prevented Supplemental Nutrition Program Assistance benefits (formerly called food stamps) from being used to purchase energy drinks, carbonated …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric Holcomb announced he signed an executive order directing state agencies to pursue collection of damage information that could lead to a declaration of disaster emergency along the Lake Michigan shoreline. He also outlined steps state agencies will take to provide assistance along the shoreline, said a news release from the Governor’s …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College’s Department of Engineering held a CO2 dragster race on Feb. 1 for engineering students and faculty, high school and middle school students. Warsaw Community High School senior Marston Norris won the high school division. Jeffersonville High School senior Isaac Findley took second and homeschool senior Lauren Mermoud took third. Grace …read more.

UPDATE: This Silver Alert was cancelled at about 6:22 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21 after Arnett was found safe. DELPHI — A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Delphi woman. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of Lauren Elizabeth Arnett, an 18-year-old white female who is 5 feet 11 inches tall …read more.

Albert Lee Hurd, a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, after a brief period of illness. Eighty-Five years old at the time he was called home, Albert was born on April 2, 1934, in Sugarloaf Holler near Prestonsburg, Ky. and was the son of Edgar and Fanny (England) Hurd. …read more.

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

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman faces domestic battery charges following an alleged incident where children under 16 were present. Han Ngoc Nguyen, 35, 29 North Superior Avenue, Warsaw, faces charges of domestic battery with a child under 16 present, a level 6 felony and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Saturday, Feb. 8, Warsaw …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – More than 100 Hoosier companies have bragging rights to tout to potential employees or clients. The businesses have been named to the 2020 Best Places to Work in Indiana list, which is presented by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

WARSAW — Steve Creighton’s “Still Life Group” oil painting has been juried into the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society 2020 Best of America National Juried Exhibition. The painting is one of 150 selected from 1,096 entries from national and international artists.  It will be on display at the McBride Gallery, Annapolis, Md. beginning with …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Two local plants are likely to be included in a transfer to a farmers’ cooperative — while others owned by troubled conglomerate Dean Foods have been left off the list.

BELAYA GORA, SIBERIA, RUSSIA — Scientists studying the remarkably well-preserved remains of an Ice Age bird have identified the specimen as a horned lark.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 1:57 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, North CR 100E, south of East CR 250N, Warsaw. Driver: Janan L. Wolfe, 57, West SR 205, Columbia City. Wolfe was traveling south on CR 100E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000.   …read more.

Dr. Donald Minter, 91, Goshen died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at home. He was born Nov. 26, 1928, in Nappanee, to John and Mabel (Stover) Minter. On June 19, 1954, he married Martha “Marty” Forsyth at Calvary Episcopal Church in Conshohocken, Penn. She survives along with two daughters, Donna (Bruce Brunner) Minter of Minneapolis, Minn.; …read more.

Pearl Mae Sturgill, 78, Roann, died at 1:36 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born May 26, 1941 in Pound, Va. to Woodrow Wilson Sturgill and Maudie Ellen (Sturgill) Sturgill. Pearl worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring after 29 years. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making quilts, traveling, going on …read more.

Treva (Flora) Smith, 85 of Warsaw, and formerly of the Argos community passed with her loving family present on Feb. 19, 2020, at 9:55 p.m. at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She had been in declining health for the past couple of years. On Aug. 4, 1934 in rural Fulton County, she was born to Clarence …read more.

Sherry Bontrager, 61, of Nappanee, passed away after a brief illness, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Elkhart General, where she had been a patient for three weeks. She was born Aug. 23, 1958, in Columbia City, to Don and Pat (Berkes) Stangland. Sherry graduated from Central Noble High School, and later graduated from Goshen College …read more.

MERRILLVILLE — NIPSCO is accepting applications for its environmental action grant to support local nonprofit organizations with environmental initiatives. In its fifth year, NIPSCO’s Environmental Action Grant aims to provide funding for restoration and education projects throughout northern Indiana. “As part of our commitment to strengthen and support partnerships with organizations passionate about improving the …read more.

Gymnastics results for Thursday, Feb. 20.

Boys swim sectionals opened up Thursday at both Concord and Warsaw.

Basketball results for Thursday, Feb. 20.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee Summer League will host its first round of sign-ups for the 2020 summer season this weekend in the Wawasee community.

WARSAW – Authorities continue to search for a missing boy from Warsaw. Indiana State Police issued a Silver Alert Thursday as the search continued for Ayden Elijah Adee. A spokesman for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s office said deputies and Indiana Conservation officers searched the Sellers Lake area throughout the day on Thursday, Feb. 20. Officers …read more.