WARSAW — Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees welcomed a new member, Joe Cleland, at its monthly public meeting Wednesday, Feb. 19. Among other agenda items, the board heard a report from Astbury Water Technology’s Matt Rippey, LRSD wastewater plant operator, reviewing district operations for 2019. Board President Jim Haney introduced Cleland, who is …read more.

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:

  NORTH WEBSTER — The National Weather Service predicts a warm, sunny weekend and chances of more above-normal temps along with precipitation as spring nears. After a high of about 25, the low on Thursday, Feb. 20, will be around 12. Friday will be sunny with a high around 34 and a low near 23. …read more.

Suzanne “Sue” Drake, 54, Silver Lake, passed away at 1:25 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in her residence. She was born on Jan. 10, 1966, in Marion Co. W. Va. to Charles and Belva Joann (Kellar) Watson. She was united in marriage on Jan. 16, 1999 to Tim L. Drake in Kosciusko County; Tim preceded …read more.

Editor’s Note: Indiana police corrected the spelling of Ayden’s first name. WARSAW — A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a Warsaw youth. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of Ayden Elijah Adee, a 12-year-old white male who is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 108 pounds. He has red …read more.

SYRACUSE — Anonymous donors recently established the Rebecca Linnemeier Student Success Fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation in honor of Linnemeier’s many years of service to Wawasee Schools. This fund will provide support to the Wawasee Community School Corp, specifically in the areas of social and emotional learning for the students. Linnemeier is the …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, West CR 600N, west of North CR 600W, Warsaw. Driver: John C. Moorman, 57, West CR 600N, Marion. Moorman was traveling west on CR 600N when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $1,000. 7:51 p.m. …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2200 block East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of battery. 5:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 4000 block North Runkle Drive, Warsaw. Thomas F. Flenner reported a burglary. 3 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2400 block West …read more.

WINONA LAKE — A woman was recently arrested after officers responded to a report of a drug overdose involving another woman at a residence. Kaycee Kapri Keirstead, 28, 503 Campbell Ave., Marion, is charged with possession of cocaine and possession of a syringe, both level 6 felonies; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; and …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $2.26 million to seven Indiana airports. The grants will fund airport safety and infrastructure projects.

Lois Michael, 79, Kimmell, passed away at 4:55 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at Lutheran Life Villages of Kendallville. She was born on May 3, 1940, to Woodrow H. and Mildred Alice (Hewitt) Sheley in Goshen. On Aug. 9, 1967, she married Ernie Michael. Lois worked at Silgan in Ligonier. She loved to travel down …read more.

WARSAW — In December, Erin Streeter celebrated her one year anniversary as the children’s services librarian at Warsaw Community Public Library. However, her love of libraries has been ingrained in her since she was a child.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man was arrested after allegedly choking and battering a woman. Trenton Lamar Thornburg, 24, 4600 N. CR 250E, Warsaw, is charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present; and domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, both level 6 felonies.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Feb. …read more.

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

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Chamber of Commerce congratulated Himes & Krull LLC for being selected as the February 2020 Member of the Month. Himes & Krull, LLC is one of the leading firms in and throughout the area. They are known for their continuous dedication and commitment not only to each customer but to the …read more.

Prince Gardner Jr, 68 was born on Jan. 1, 1952, in Montgomery, Ala., the son of Prince Sr. and Maggie Lee (Harris) Gardner. (Prince Gardner Sr. preceded him in death). Prince was the first of ten children.  He and his parents moved to Chicago, Ill. in 1953, there he attended Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy, Chicago, …read more.

Jack Arthur Sickafoose, 88,of rural Albion, died at 1:27 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at his home. He was born on Aug. 26, 1931, in Columbia City, a son of the late Chester A. and Jessie Bell (Hidy) Sickafoose. His formative years were spent near Merriam, where he attended elementary school. He graduated from Wolf …read more.

Duane E. Ruckman, 89, Churubusco, passed away at 1:04 am Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital. Born Oct. 18, 1930, in Whitley County, he was the son of Maurice and Winona (Miller) Ruckman. He grew up on the family farm in Union Township, graduating from Coesse High School with the Class of 1948. While …read more.

Christean Calloway, 77, North Manchester, passed away at 8:24 p.m. Feb. 17, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. The oldest of twelve children, Christean was born Dec. 28, 1942, in Omar, W. Va., to Ray and Cora Lee (Dalton) Dingess. After attending Logan High School, Christean met Carl Calloway Jr. The two were …read more.

Michael Jacob Heitz, 70, Jonesboro, formerly of Wabash, died at 9:40 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 10, 1949, in Bluffton, to Robert William and Marjorie L. (Fritz) Heitz. Mike was a 1968 graduate of Wabash High School. He was a self employed …read more.

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: AAA Acceptance Corp. v. M. Earl Beezley, $1,390.07 Brittnee R. Sheneman, $3,040.71 Estephany Tecaxco, $1,526.55 Warsaw Health System LLC DBA Komyatte & Casbon PC v. Susan Condit, $2,535 Kathleen Harper, $1,149.37 Sherri Shafer v. Steven Demerly, …read more.

Larry L. Bradbury, 67, Goshen, died 12:49 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born March 11, 1952, in Warsaw, to Harold and Helen (Lozier) Bradbury. On June 16, 1973, he married Barbara (Stuck) Bradbury. Surviving are his wife, Barbara, Goshen, children, Shannon (Brian) Pletcher, Cassopolis, Michigan, Brett Bradbury, Goshen, grandchildren, Andrea …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Two Whitko Jr/Sr High School students will be heading to the Miss Indiana Outstanding Teen competition in Zionsville in June. This past Sunday, Chloe Bollinger was declared Miss Kosciusko’s Outstanding Teen, crowned by Former 2019 MKOT and now 2020’s Miss South Bend’s Outstanding Teen, Jordyn Leininger, said a news release from the …read more.

Suzanne N. Drake, 54, Silver Lake, passed away at 1:25 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

NEW BUFFALO — The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos are pleased to announce a concert by Styx at Four Winds New Buffalo’s Silver Creek Event Center at 9 p.m., Friday, July 3. Ticket prices for the show range from $75 to $105, plus applicable fees, and can be purchased online at www.fourwindscasino.com beginning …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Anthem of Indiana and Parkview Health may be parting ways later this year, meaning those who are insured by Anthem would be “out of network” when they use services offered by the local health care giant.

WHITE COUNTY — The almost century-old amusement park, Indiana Beach, is now closed.

Myron Dean Blackford, known to all as simply Dean, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at home at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at the age of 87. He was born on Jan. 20, 1933, in Mentone, one of 15 children born to Sarah Augusta Leah (Sievers) Blackford and Joseph Burdell Blackford. On Oct. 7, …read more.

By John Alley Woodlawn Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer ROCHESTER — Over the past decade, we have seen significant evolutions that have transformed surgery as we know it. It always has been and continues to be our goal to provide patients with minimally invasive surgical options. This is why I am thrilled to announce …read more.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood is using a unique rallying method to fire itself up for tournament basketball.

NAPPANEE – NorthWood has used several different measures to reach the girls basketball semi-state. It will need solid basketball to beat No. 2 Benton Central this Saturday.

WINONA LAKE – Vironnica Drake put herself atop a prestigious perch after becoming the all-time leading scorer in Grace College women’s basketball history.

DENVER – Tippecanoe Valley’s Sidney Wagner and Jillian Walls were named First Team and Emma Craig Honorable Mention among the TRC girls basketball All-Conference selections.

Girls basketball results for Thursday, Feb. 19.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley seniors Alli Miller and Emma Craig both signed NLIs to continue their athletic careers Wednesday afternoon.

WINONA LAKE — “When you think about being a champion, it’s not just being a champion. It’s a champion for Christ. Because when you focus on your goal, you focus on Him.” Tamika Catchings, a retired professional basketball player, spoke at the first annual Love Thy Neighbor luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The event was …read more.

James “Jim” Rittenhouse, 89, Fort Wayne, passed away February 16, 2020 at Apple Ridge Assisted Living, Fort Wayne. The last of his brothers and sisters, Jim was born May 29, 1930, in Bippus, to Glen and Ivadell Irene (Reece) Rittenhouse. After graduating from Bippus High School in 1948, Jim went into the Army, where he …read more.

Krystal K. Smith, 71, Rochester, passed at 12:50 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born on Nov. 25, 1948, in Rochester to the late Herbert and Gloria (Ensign) Ballenger. She married on March 22, 1975, in Kewanna, to Dennis A. Smith, who preceded her in death on March 31, …read more.

David O. Starner, 59, of rural Claypool, went home to be with the Lord at 1 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at IU Health Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. He was born on Jan. 22, 1961, in Rochester, to the late Robert and Glenda (Holle) Starner. He married on Jan. 1, 1985, on Barbee Lake to …read more.

Virginia D. Hanna, 89, Warsaw, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. She was born on June 1, 1930, in Warsaw, to Vernon R. and Ida D. (Nine) Dimon. She was a lifetime Warsaw area resident and graduated in 1948 from Warsaw High School. She was …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, located at 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Zoom Whoosh! Don’t blink or you might miss her. Here comes Zoom! Zoom is a one-year-old, spayed, female Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix. She has a white coat with grey patches over her eyes …read more.

WARSAW — A South Bend man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly battering two women. Desean Jakes, 23, 3790 Curtis Drive N 3476, South Bend, was charged with domestic battery with moderate bodily injury, battery with moderate bodily injury, and residential entry, all level 6 felonies. On Jan. 27, an officer with the Kosciusko County …read more.

Donald J. “Don” Serviss Sr., 81, Syracuse, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. He was born on July 3, 1938, in Queens, N.Y. to George and Frances Lazarus Serviss. He grew up in New York and attended John Adams High School in Ozone Park, N.Y. …read more.

CLAYPOOL — Claypool resident Penelopy Wagley addressed the Claypool Town Council on Tuesday, Feb. 18, regarding the town helping to fund a senior fitness program. A local 3B Exercise group is being proposed, with the three B’s representing body, brain and belief. The group would be those ages 55 and older. “The body portion would …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:26 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, Old Road 30, Warsaw. Drivers: June K. Leiter, 54, B37 Lane, Warsaw; and Gabriel C. Shennum, 25, William Drive, Winona Lake. Lieiter’s vehicle rear-ended Shennum’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000.  9:57 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, North CR …read more.

MILFORD — After a brief hiatus, Housing Opportunities of Warsaw is re-launching its Healthy Homes Initiative in partnership with Grace College’s Exercise Science program. Healthy Homes, which is designed to help Kosciusko County families detect any health hazards in their household by pointing out links between home contaminants and homeowner health, is completely free and …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools’ fifth annual elementary robotics showcase will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 14, at the Warsaw Community High School’s new Tiger Recreational and Activity Center. The showcase is designed to inspire students to be innovative as they program and engineer solutions to the new engineering and …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY —More than 60 dogs are being carefully checked out by health officials after they were removed on Monday under a court order.

Robert Lee Ryman, 73, of Spartanburg, S.C. and formerly of the Atwood and Mentone areas passed Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at his home. Born June 26, 1946, in Warsaw, he was the son of the late Kenneth L. and Pauline Alice (Holloway) Ryman. Bob was a 1965 graduate of Mentone High School. He served his …read more.

Stephanie (Purvis) Walker, 47, Silver Lake, passed away at 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw after a long courageous battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer. She was born in Marion, on Saturday, June 24, 1972, to Virgil and Patty (Mattiello) Purvis. On May 23, 2015, she married William …read more.

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.

MISHAWAKA – Bethel University is hosting an Evening with Homer Drew in March.

WARSAW — Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana will hold a program titled “Sugar Epidemic” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Learn the health benefits of removing excess sugar from your diet. Join Sue Delagrange, MS, RD for this free program. Reservations are recommended but not required. For …read more.

Conference awards continue to present themselves as the wrestling and swim seasons wind down.

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

WARSAW —  At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18, Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer shared the 2019 year-end report, which touched on various five-year master plan projects.  Those included the Kelly Park playground, the amphitheater at Lucerne Park, renovating another Lucerne cabin to bring it up to ADA compliance, replacement of tables …read more.

SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs announced its 2020 season promotions for its home schedule.

ROCHESTER — About 50 business owners and involved citizens from the Rochester community gathered Saturday, Feb. 15, at Rochester Meats & Deli for donuts, coffee and an update from local government leaders on infrastructure and redevelopment projects around the city. The meeting was the second of three in the Legislative Breakfast Series sponsored by the …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Town Council witnessed the swearing-in of a Winona Lake Police reserve officer and approved a land acquisition at its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Town Attorney Adam Turner swore in Cody Anderson as a reserve officer for Winona Lake Police Department. Anderson will be the tenth officer in Winona …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accident: 8:09 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, South CR 400E near East CR 1200S, Warsaw. Driver: Joanne P. Meyer, 73, Fifth Street, Winona Lake. Meyer’s vehicle swerved to avoid another vehicle and left the roadway. Damages up to $2,500. Pierceton Officers with the …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 11:12 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 4300 block West CR 525S, Claypool. Officers investigated a report of home improvement fraud. 10:59 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 8000 block North SR 13, Syracuse. Officers investigated a report of theft of vehicle parts and accessories. Value: …read more.

Albert L Hurd, 85 Warsaw, passed away after a brief period of illness at Kosciusko Community Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Arrangements for his Life Celebration® are pending with Titus Funeral Home. Friends may leave condolences on the funeral home website at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.

Martha Marie Thomas, 87, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away quietly on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at Canterbury Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne. Born on Jan. 16, 1933, in Bourbon, she was the daughter of Owen E. and Edith (Snell) Snyder. She was a graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School and went …read more.

Kenneth Davis, 67, Pierceton, passed away at 7:47 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

WARSAW – Convene. Build. Show. Those three actions convey the mission behind Alan Tio’s vision for KEDCo, Kosciusko County’s economic development department, which has been revitalized since his arrival. Tio became the chief executive officer of KEDCo in 2018 following the retirement of George Robertson, who led the office for years and was more of …read more.

WARSAW — The 63rd annual meeting for the Kosciusko County Soil & Water Conservation District recognized the conservation efforts of county youth and farmers Tuesday evening, Feb. 18. The meeting was held at Wyndham Gardens, Warsaw, with close to 100 attending. The county’s top high school soil judgers were recognized for their dedication and work …read more.

Robin C. Clark, 57, Warsaw, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her family at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 31, 1962, in Bremen to Richard and Edith (Stewart) Garner. Robin lived her lifetime in this area. She was a 1981 graduate of …read more.

Duane E. Ruckman, 89, Churubusco, passed away at 1:04 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Vera “Maxine” Baker, 83, Wabash, formerly of Lagro, died at 11:56 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born July 27, 1936, in Marianna, Ark. to William Franklin and Mollie Belle (Oxner) James. Maxine married Ronald L. Baker in Las Cruces, N.M. on April 27, 1954; he …read more.

David Starner, 59, of rural Claypool, passed Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at IU Health Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. Arrangements are currently pending at King Memorial Home, Mentone

Krystal K. Smith, 71, Rochester, passed at 12:50 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born on Nov. 25, 1948, in Rochester to the late Herb and Gloria (Ensign) Ballenger. She married on March 22, 1975, in Kewanna, to Dennis A. Smith, who preceded her in death on March 31, …read more.

Donnagene Dillman, 85, Fort Wayne, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Saint Anne Home, Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 17, 1935, in Mentone, Donna -gene was a daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte (Nierman) Dillman. She attended Mentone Elementary and High School (graduating class of 1952). Donnagene retired as an IBM Administrative Manager after 30 …read more.

Kenneth “Kenny” Milton Koontz, 84, Sidney, passed away Feb. 16, 2020, in his residence. The only child of Amer and Anna L. (Copeland) Koontz, Kenny was born June 8, 1935, in Kosciusko County, Indiana. After graduating from Sidney High School in 1953, Kenny join the United State Navy. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 12, …read more.

E. Pauline Miller, 94, North Manchester, passed away at 7:42 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2020, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne. One of nine children, Pauline was born on Sept. 11, 1925, in Flint, Michigan, to Daniel A. and Anna M. (Miller) Fingerle. On Nov. 19, 1944, Pauline married Ralph W. Miller. The two were …read more.

FORT WAYNE — “Warsaw Night with the Komets,” is sets for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, when the Fort Wayne Komets battle the Kalamazoo Wings. A ceremonial puck drop by Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer and other community members will kick off the evening, according to a news release from the City of Warsaw and the Fort …read more.

AKRON – NorthWood ran away from Valley in a 61-40 final Tuesday night in boys buckets.

Basketball results for Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Gymnastics results for Tuesday, Feb. 18.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Schools Board of School Trustees discussed the corporation’s upcoming summer school program and proposed high school classroom renovations during a work session on Tuesday, Feb. 18. JoElla Hauselman, Edgewood Middle School principal and summer school coordinator; and Dan Graney, summer program facilitator, were both present at the meeting to discuss …read more.

  SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council passed a resolution opposing House Bill 1165 during its regular meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 18. HB1165 would make it possible for landlords to put properties in their tenants names for utilities. Clerk-Treasurer Paula Kehr-Wicker explained if the bill is passed and a utility bill goes to collection, it …read more.

WARSAW — The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District discussed issues with illegal dumping at the North Webster recycling site during its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. On Feb. 4, two recycling containers at the KC Recycling Depot’s North Webster location were filled with used insulation. The depot made a …read more.

CROWN POINT — Crown Point turned out to be an interstate battle with teams from Illinois, Michigan and Indiana being represented. “This was a good example of the level of competition we will see at worlds,” said Wawasee head coach Jed Wandland. Wawasee’s Iron Pride Robotics team took the skills championship at the Crown Point …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Area Plan Director Dan Richard and Attorney Steve Snyder brought a rezoning request to the Kosciusko County Commissioners at the Feb. 18 meeting. Richard described the area as “a 10-acre plus tract of ground just north of the town of Milford, off SR 15, north of CR 1350N, at the north end …read more.

Pierceton Officers with the Pierceton Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, Pierceton Road, west of East Pierceton Road, Pierceton. Driver: Sally Shepherd, 46, Wood Duck Drive, Mentone. Shepherd’s vehicle slid on the icy road and struck a fence. Damage up to $5,000.  Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated …read more.

Lon Slone, 73, Claypool, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in his residence. Lon was born on Nov. 18, 1946 in Prestonsburg, Ky, to Lewis and Allie Slone. He was united in marriage to Edith Collins on Oct. 5, 1965, in Prestonsburg, Ky. They were married for 54 years. Lon has been a …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:

Ellen Hatcher, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 8:25 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in  Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw. Ellen was born on July 24, 1940, in Milford, to Raymond and Vera (Knoop) Smith. She was united in marriage to Samuel Hatcher in 1971 in Kosciusko County.  She was a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. Ellen enjoyed …read more.

LEESBURG — The annual meeting of Purdue Extension Kosciusko County will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, at Maple Leaf Farms Inc., 101 E. Church St., Leesburg. The annual meeting will celebrate and share the successes of the 2019 Purdue Extension year in the county. New extension board members will be elected and …read more.

By Darla McCammon In my 11 years as executive director of the Animal Welfare League, I encountered many different personalities. Some of them were our clients and staff members, while others were generous donors and volunteers. I enjoy meeting people and many in this group were also quite entertaining to know. One of those unique …read more.

MUNCIE — Pruis Hall will play host to the Dervish stage show at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 26.

LARWILL — Whitko Superintendent Dr. Brandon Penrod gave a presentation on “Advancing Educator Effectiveness and Equity at Whitko” during the Whitko School Board meeting, Monday, Feb. 17. Penrod introduced a new teacher development initiative to the school board. The initiative was made possible through funds provided by the Career Ladders Grant from the State of …read more.

WARSAW – Graydon Brath, 16, of Warsaw, was the top winner in the Young Artist Competition sponsored by the Symphony of the Lakes on Saturday, Feb. 15 in the Performing Arts Center of Warsaw Community High School. Brath, who plays the double bass, won first place, which included a $500 Thomas N. Stirling Memorial Scholarship …read more.

Donald G. “Don” Smith, 69, Milford, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 4, 1950, in Bronson, Mich. to Walter Warren and Fanny (Troyer) Smith. He graduated from Bronson High School in Bronson, Mich., attended Kellogg College in Iowa, and was a United States …read more.

Donald J. “Don” Serviss Sr., 81, Syracuse, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The Miss Kosciusko pageant took place Saturday, Feb. 15, at Wawasee High School. The Miss Kosciusko winner is Jullianna Niebbia, a sophomore at Purdue University who lives in Warsaw. The Miss Kosciusko Outstanding Teen winner is Chloe Bollinger, a freshman at Whitko Jr./Sr. High School who lives in South Whitley.

WARSAW – This week’s forecast for Kosciusko County is a dry one, according to the National Weather Service. After a few seasonably cold days, though, temperatures will rise into the 40s for the weekend. Tuesday will see a high of 39 under cloudy conditions. Wednesday and Thursday will see highs of 31 and 27 respectively …read more.

SYRACUSE — This week will be the five year heavenly anniversaries of Josh Knisley and Tara Thornburg. Knisley’s heavenly anniversary is Wednesday, Feb. 19, and Thornburg’s is Thursday, Feb. 20.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee heard an update on the Conklin Bay project at its meeting Monday evening, Feb. 17. The board also heard from two Syracuse Lake residents who walk the trail on a regular basis. The two women, who frequent the trails, attended the meeting. They expressed concern about the trail being maintained …read more.

PORTLAND, MAINE — If only rings could talk.

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