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

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 4:42 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, North Fox Farm Road near North Sellers Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Sabrina M. Hall, 33, West King Fisher Drive, Mentone. Hall’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damages up to  $2,500. 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, East CR …read more.

WARSAW —  Oakwood Sexton Hal Heagy told board members last week he received information from the Indiana State Department of Health about the handling of fetal remains. Interest in how cemeteries should handle fetal remains has surfaced as a result of a recent court ruling and legislation moving through the Indiana General Assembly. Heagy said …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 4600 North CR 250E, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 1:49 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 11:01 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 1200 …read more.

WARSAW —  The deadline for registering for the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored 2020 Indiana Master Naturalist classes has been extended until Feb. 29. Space is limited, but a few places are still available according to Darci Zolman, KSWCD program administrator.  “The mission of the Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring …read more.

MOSCOW, Idaho – For the first time since 1992, when it was held in Columbus, Ohio, the National Appaloosa Horse Show & Youth World Championship is coming back to the Midwest. The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) and the Indiana State Fair Commission today signed a 3-year agreement to hold one of America’s oldest and most …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after allegedly breaking into a residence, with officers finding him naked in a closet and in possession of drugs. Ethan David Jessie, 29, 4547 E. Fox Run Drive, Syracuse, is charged with residential entry and possession of methamphetamine, both level 6 felonies; and false informing, a class …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.

WARSAW – Wagon Wheel Theatre is hosting youth auditions for three upcoming plays. Auditions are for ages 9-18 for the upcoming summer season productions of “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Music Man” and “Big The Musical.” The auditions at the theater will be Saturday, March 21. Times are 2 p.m. for ages 9 to 11, …read more.

WARSAW — Titiksha D. Gorhe won the Kosciusko County Spelling Bee held at Lakeview Middle School on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Her parents are Devendra and Pradrya Gorhe. The second-place finisher was Ishida Pandey, and her parents are Vinay and Rashmi Pathala. Students from 20 schools competed for the right to represent Kosciusko County. Gorhe will …read more.

WARSAW — The sixth annual Young Artist Competition will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in the Performing Arts Center of Warsaw Community High School. According to a press release, this free event features performances by musicians in upper-grade school, middle school and high school from all around northern Indiana, including Warsaw, Fort …read more.

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

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after officers discovered an abnormally parked vehicle and found drugs. Kegan Charles Young, 31, 203 S. Front St., Syracuse, is charged with possession of methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; possession of a narcotic drug, a level 6 felony; possession of a controlled substance, driving while suspended and …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 7:11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 100 block North Superior Ave., Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 7:59 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2500 block Walton Blvd., Warsaw. A representative for Walmart reported the theft of merchandise. Value: $86.40. 7:12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: 11:29 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, North SR 13, north of North Syracuse Webster Road, North Webster. Driver: Alexis J. Roney, 23, Winchester Trail, Goshen. Roney was traveling south on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500.   …read more.

John C. Hoover, North Manchester, passed away Feb. 8, 2020, at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Part of a large family, John was one of seven children born to Raymond Homer and Genevieve (Bauer) Hoover. He was born on March 23, 1929 in Gas City. After graduating from Jackson Township High School, Wells County, …read more.

Larry R. Kelley, 79, North Webster, passed away at 4:41 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. He was born on Feb. 8, 1940, in Hicksville, Ohio to Ernest and Eunice (Hill) Kelley. He formerly attended Woodburn High School in Woodburn and was a United States Marine Corps veteran. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College senior Hannah Rose was awarded the 2020 Indiana Council for Exceptional Children Student Member of the Year at the Individualized Education Program “Focus on Inclusion Conference” Jan. 30 in Indianapolis. Rose received the recognition alongside her professor and chair of special education at Grace College, Dr. Cheryl Bremer, who was …read more.

WARSAW – Chandra Hepler has strong family ties to the ‘First Family of Indiana Volleyball’, which is helping build a new generation of success.

INDIANAPOLIS – Seven additional entries from the Elkhart sectional were picked up for the IHSAA Girls Swimming State Finals.

MENTONE — Valentine’s Day Story Hour offered at Bell Memorial Public Library. Story Hour is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14 and will take place in the Children’s room.  The theme for this week is “Valentine’s Day.” The story to be read will be “Pete The Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool” by Kim Dean. …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in finding people wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted 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 …read more.

LAGRANGE — NorthWood started fast courtesy of some stellar play by senior Maddy Payne, and the Black Swish earned a 56-34 championship win over host Lakeland in Sectional 20 action Saturday night.

NORTH WEBSTER — Spend some quality bonding time with your baby or toddler at Lapsit Story Time, which is held at 11 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday at North Webster Community Public Library. While sitting on their parent or caregiver’s lap, the little ones explore books and stories, sing songs with simple hand motions and …read more.

WARSAW — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Kosciusko County from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. All of northern Indiana is included in the advisory, including Fulton, Marshall, Elkhart, Whitley and Wabash counties. One to three inches of snow is expected, with brief periods …read more.

WARSAW – Penn escaped Warsaw’s upset bid with a 45-44 championship win in the Class 4-A Warsaw Girls Basketball Sectional.

Girls basketball sectional championship scores from around the state.

ELKHART – Pure speed was on display at Saturday’s Elkhart Girls Swim Sectional.

Basketball results for Saturday, Feb. 8.

WARSAW — Children enjoyed crafts, makeovers and more with their favorite Disney characters on Saturday, Feb. 8. The Warsaw Community High School Theatre Department hosted its third annual Disney Character Day at the Performing Arts Center. Throughout the afternoon festivities, children got to participate in a variety of activities alongside characters like Tiana and Naveen …read more.

Larry L. Stavedahl, 82, Warsaw, and formerly of Mentone, went to be in God’s presence surrounded by his loving family at 11:49 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at his residence.  He was born on June 20, 1937 in South Bend, to the late Charles and Eva Mae (Blew) Stavedahl. He married on Oct. 27, 1957, …read more.

MISHAWAKA — Wawasee advanced seven, Warsaw five and Tippecanoe Valley three to semi-state at Saturday’s Penn Wrestling Regional.

LAGRANGE – DeKalb made a statement Saturday in claiming the Lakeland Gymnastics Invite.

WARSAW – Culver Academy fended off Warsaw, 398-386, to win the team title at the Warsaw Girls Swim Sectional.

SYRACUSE — Katlyn Wireman, a Wawasee High School student, enjoys music and has been in the band. She is also interested in web development and decided to enroll in Power Up, a course offered for the first time during the 2019-20 school year by the Pathways Cooperative. Power Up is an electronics and computer programming …read more.

Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor Valentine’s Day isn’t just about shameless bouquets of foil Mylar balloons and chocolate strawberries. It’s for haters, cupids, and swipe daters, too. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or having a bit of complication blues, there’s a movie for everyone. Be sure to have popcorn and tissues ready. “A Star is …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School Class of 1970 is planning its 50th class reunion for July 18, 2020. The committee needs address updates. If you have moved since the 35th class reunion, chances are the committee doesn’t have a current address for you. Please send an address update to [email protected].

Richard Lee Crouse, 94, Larwill, died at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at his home in the company of family. He was born on Aug. 10, 1925, in DeKalb County, a son of the late Merryl C. and Bessie (Clepper) Crouse. His formative years were spent in Farmer, OH, where he graduated from Farmer …read more.

Rev. L. Byron Miller, 105, North Manchester, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Feb. 5, 2020, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. One of Melvin F. and Nettie Edith (Tully) Miller’s seven children, he was born on Feb. 16, 1914, in Kosciusko County near Sidney. A graduate of Sidney High School’s class of 1932, he went …read more.

Marcella Carol “Marcy” Cooksey, 62, rural Wabash, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at her home. She was born Nov. 4, 1957, in Wabash, to Valon Vance and Martha C. (King) Dillingham. She attended Southwood High School. She married Roger Cooksey in Kentucky on Oct. 18, 1990. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, flowers, and …read more.

Anne Patricia Karwatka, 84, Plymouth joined Ted in Heaven on Feb. 06, 2020. She was born and raised in Chicago, Ill., by William and Irene (Kosieracki) O’Meara. Shortly after she was joined by her brother, Lawrence O’Meara. She married Thaddeus Karwatka on May 07, 1955. That union brought forth two daughters, Kathleen and Susan. The …read more.

Valeria May DeLaughter, 78, of North Manchester, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in her home surrounded by her family. Valeria was born Jan. 7, 1942, in Danville, the daughter of the late John Q. and Thelma (Chatham) Layne. She married Darwin DeLaughter in 1965, and he survives. Valeria graduated from Winchester High School and then …read more.

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

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library offers programs Sunday through Saturday during Valentine’s week. Scrabble tables are set up on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. Anyone over age 16 is welcome to drop in until the boards are shut down at 4 p.m., said a news release from Syracuse Public Library. The Workshop writing …read more.

What a week! Nationally – and locally – we saw a few things in recent days in politics that many would probably just as soon forget. As the nation’s eyes watched the Iowa Caucuses debacle, a reality show version of a State of the Union and an impeachment vote that acquitted President Donald Trump (followed …read more.

WARSAW — The hosts ran away from Elkhart Central late in a 46-35 win in Friday’s early semifinal, advancing to face Penn, in Saturday’s Sectional 4 championship.

SOUTH BEND — A fleeing driver in St. Joseph County refused to stop for an Indiana State Trooper and ultimately caused a vehicle accident, killing one. Around 7:24 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, an Indiana State Trooper saw a white Jeep Cherokee traveling east on the US 20 Bypass at 99 mph near the Elkhart …read more.

WARSAW — A graduation ceremony for the fourth Kosciusko County Jail Chemical Addiction Program (JCAP) class took place Friday, Feb. 7. The program was launched in 2018 to address substance abuse issues suffered by many inmates. The event was held in the multi-purpose room at the Kosciusko Justice Building where Marty Collins, Adam Finchum, Cody Hale, …read more.

The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your assistance in finding people wanted on felony and/or misdemeanor warrants. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these wanted 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 …read more.

DENVER – LCA couldn’t solve Southwood in a 63-34 loss at the North Miami Girls Basketball Sectional Friday night.

LAGRANGE – NorthWood fended off West Noble while Lakeland was impressive in its win over Central Noble in Friday night’s girls basketball semis at Lakeland.

WARSAW – Kosciusko County’s three incumbent at-large representatives on County Council will have a Republican challenger in the May 5 primary. Kathleen Groninger, of Mentone, filed to run for one of the three at-large seats shortly before the Friday, Feb. 7 deadline. Groninger is married to Kosciusko County Commissioner Cary Groninger, who is filling out …read more.

WARSAW – Below is a list of candidates who filed before Friday’s deadline for the May 5 primary. The list is based on information provided by the Kosciusko County Clerk and the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office’s election website for county races and legislative districts that include Kosciusko County. (Challengers are italicized) Commissioner, northern district …read more.

WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer provided updates on several projects related to railroad and highway safety at the Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting on Friday, Feb. 7. The two of the three projects will collectively span from late February to early November of this year, with the third expected to start in the …read more.

WARSAW — Cardinal Services Inc. of Warsaw announced CTB Inc., Milford, has pledged a gift of $1 million toward its future home. “CTB has supported Cardinal Services in many ways throughout more than 45 years of working together,” said Randy Hall, Cardinal Services chief executive officer. ”CTB is the largest customer of our manufacturing arm, …read more.

Barbara Cook Hudson, 88, Claypool, died at 11:43 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, in her home, surrounded by family. She was born Feb. 13, 1931, to Zella Carter Cook and Walter Cook of Fulton. On Oct. 1, 1949, she married Kenneth L. Hudson who preceded her in death on July 15, 2002. Also preceding her …read more.

WARSAW — Presby Preschool is kicking off registration for the 2020-21 school year with an open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. The open house includes tours of the classrooms and the opportunity to register children onsite. Presby Preschool is located in the Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St. …read more.

  SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko Community Schools announced its award of the largest Career Ladders Grant in Indiana. The school corporation accepted $468,250 in new funding approved by the Indiana State Board of Education, Feb 5, said a news release from Whitko Community Schools Effective July 2019, the Indiana General Assembly passed legislation supporting career …read more.

Larry R. Kelley, 79, North Webster, passed away on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending with Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and 500N, North Webster,

Vickey Lynn Montgomery, 67, Cromwell, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Goshen Hospital in Goshen. She was born on Feb. 27, 1952, in Lagrange, to Wayne and Francis (Danielson) Lewis. She lived most of her life in the Lagrange area and moved to Cromwell in 1992. She formerly attended Lakeland High School in …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community High School art students were decorated again this year at the 2020 Scholastic Art Awards competition. In total, Warsaw students received 49 awards in the individual entry categories and one award in the senior portfolio category. Gold Key winners go to the next round of judging at the national level in …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 300 block South Main St., Claypool. Officers investigated a report of intimidation.   Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:13 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 500 block Prairie Drive, Syracuse. A representative for Bayview Estates …read more.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:18 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, East US 30, east of East Van Ness Road, Pierceton. Driver: Thomas A. Marsh, 70, Heritage Lane, Mount Vernon, OH. Marsh was traveling east on US 30 when his vehicle went off the roadway, rolling down the south side …read more.

Carol Jean Kyler, 80, Columbia City, died at 5 a.m. Feb. 6, 2020, at Majestic Care of West Allen where she had resided since March, 2018. She was born Jan. 12, 1940, in Cleveland Township, Whitley County, a daughter of the late Paul D. and Dorothy L. (Oliver) Kelsey. Her formative years were spent in …read more.

WARSAW — An event honoring victims of miscarriage and children who have passed is set for Sunday, Feb 9, in Warsaw. Lanterns of Love is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. Sunday. The event is hosted by Flashy Photography. The purpose of the event is to capture the memories of lost children for parents who have miscarried …read more.

Burket Fire Chief Kevin McSherry Editor’s note: The following is the second of a two-part series. WARSAW — In August 2019, an IFN reader left a comment on a Facebook article about a house fire in Silver Lake. The reader wondered why it was necessary for firefighters from multiple departments to respond to the fire, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace is looking to ride a strong finish in 2019 to catapult into the 2020 campaign.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman received a suspended sentence for a neglect charge on Thursday, Feb. 6, after being under the influence of drugs and leaving her children unsupervised. Krystal Sue Miller, 28, 340 E. Levi Lee Road Lot 94, Warsaw, was charged with neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony. On April 30, …read more.

Ira Milam, 61, Rochester, passed away at 2:27 A.M. Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born on Sept. 20, 1958, in Como, Miss., the son of Charlie and Frances (Lomax) Milam. Ira worked various jobs including managing high rise buildings in Chicago, Il. Ira loved fishing, hunting, going to the casinos …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw man faces multiple drug charges following a controlled buy coordinated by the NET43 drug task force. Brandon Charles Kelly, 36, 3648 East CR 500S, Warsaw, was arrested on a warrant dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony and possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. On Sept. 13, 2019, NET43 drug …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission renewed nine permits during its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6. Permit transfers for Hunters BBQ Restaurant and Catering, Etna Green; and Stonehenge Golf and Country Club, Winona Lake, were both continued to next month’s meeting. The permit transfer for Hunters was continued due to no signage …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked into Kosciusko County Jail: Fulton County The following person was booked in the Fulton County Jail: Marshall County The following person was booked in the Marshall County Jail:

MICHIGAN CITY — A dog with skin cancer at the Michiana Humane Society in Michigan City has been adopted after six weeks without a home. Marley was diagnosed with lymphoma Saturday. Veterinarians told his caretakers at the Humane Society that Marley had less than six months to live. Thanks to one family, Marley won’t have …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after allegedly battering a man with a space heater. Kyla Rashel Kilpatrick, 21, 1210 Hill Top Ave. Apartment 4, Warsaw, is charged with aggravated battery, a level 3 felony. On Feb. 3, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department went to a residence regarding a family fight. …read more.

LEESBURG — Students in kindergarten at Leesburg Elementary School have recently been learning coding. The students use Bee-Bots, a computerized robot that looks like a bee, and an app called Scratch Jr. to learn the basics of coding. Coding with five and six-year-olds looks different. It isn’t a series of 0s and 1s. Instead, it …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incident: 12:22 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 300 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Steven Pettit reported a case of fraud.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 11:56 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 9300 block South SR 15, Silver Lake. Officers investigated …read more.

Della Louise Trump, 64, Winona Lake, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital. Della was born April 19, 1955, in Mount Carmel, Ill. to Lewis and Janetta (Dudley) Pearson. Della was a hard worker but also enjoyed the simple things in life. She liked playing euchre, attending hog roasts and most of …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accident: 11:33 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, West Bowser Road near South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Larry D. Phillips, 70, North Kern Road, Syracuse; and Angela G. Kleopfer, 53, North CR 500E, Syracuse. Phillips’ vehicle collided with Kleopfer’s while during right out of the Burger …read more.

Randell Webb, 74, North Manchester, entered Heaven at 8:40 p.m., Feb. 5, 2020. The only child of Norman and Fannie Mae (Webb) Webb, Randell was born on March 10, 1945 in Paintsville, Ky. After graduating from Logan High School, Logan, W. Va., in 1963, Randell joined the United States Navy. During his time in the …read more.

Sierra S. Curtis, 60, Wabash, passed away at 9:08 a.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at her residence.  She was born in Wabash on March 2, 1959, to the late Edward and Phyllis (Troyer) Warren, Sr. Sierra married Thomas Curtis, Sr. on September 3, 1983.  She worked at Miller’s Merry Manor as a CNA. Sierra …read more.

Norman Bell, 81, of Wabash, died at noon, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. He was born Sept. 25, 1938 in McCreary County, Ky. to Elmer and Lillie (Dobbs) Bell. Norman married Barbara J. King in Jamestown, Tenn. on Jan. 25, 1957. He worked at Chrysler in Kokomo, retiring after 20 years. …read more.

Surrounded by loving family members, Esther Marie Eby passed into the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Hubbard Hill Estates Retirement Home, 28070 County Road 24, Elkhart, IN 46517. Esther was born on Jan. 4, 1921, in Nappanee to Cletus Miller and Clara Arvilla (Fervida) Miller. On October 16, …read more.

WARSAW — Off to an exciting start, Warsaw’s Color Guard is being led by new color guard instructor Scott Downs. Downs joined the performing arts program in November. He began teaching color guard in 2011 in Beech Grove. He brings a passion for teaching and looks forward to seeing the Warsaw guards’ growth as they perform.  …read more.

The stages are set for championship glory in the girls swimming sectionals at Elkhart and Warsaw.

Boys basketball results from Thursday, Feb. 6.

MARSHALL COUNTY — On Monday, Feb. 3, UNIT officers conducted an operation in Bremen with the assistance of the Bremen Police and Marshall County Police. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, UNIT officers with the assistance of the Indiana State Police, SWAT Team, Plymouth Police and Marshall County Police executed a search warrant in the 1000 block of North Michigan Street in Plymouth.

Editor’s note: This is the first of two stories looking at the struggles facing volunteer fire departments. WARSAW — They fight fires, assist at vehicle accidents, administer first aid and provide reinforcement in extreme weather situations and natural disasters. They carry heavy pieces of equipment, break down doors and walls, crawl through blistering hot, smoke-filled …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple complaints regarding jury duty telephone calls. The suspects are claiming to be a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy. After identifying themselves, the suspects have informed reporting parties that a warrant has been issued for failing to report to jury duty (they do use the names of …read more.

Escorted by police, the hearse transporting Warsaw Police Officer Jason M. Dobbins leaves Warsaw Community Church toward Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. WARSAW — Several hundred people, including members of the community, law enforcement and emergency services joined the family of Jason M. Dobbins in honoring the life of the Warsaw …read more.

NAPPANEE — After more than two hours of bidding, the Amish Acres property in Nappanee sold for more than $4 million on Wednesday, Feb. 5. And while plans remain unsettled, the sale of tracts from the old Amish Acres property – a major tourist attraction in northern Indiana – there is hope that some aspects …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5800 block North CR 75E, Leesburg. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding dogs killing a neighbor’s chickens. 9:14 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 400 block East CR 575N, Leesburg. Nicolas Lakey reported theft of a firearm valued …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department responded to the following accident: 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, SR 13, west of East CR 900N, Syracuse. Driver: Douglas P. Watkins, 40, EMS W29B Lane, North Webster. Watkins lost control of his vehicle due to icy road conditions. The vehicle spun around and went off …read more.

  SYRACUSE  — The Syracuse Town Council held a special public meeting Wednesday, Feb. 5, to discuss an engagement agreement with Bose McKinney and Evans, also known as Bose Public Affairs. The town intends to issue bonds to be secured from tax increment revenue resulting from an expansion of Polywood. Proceeds from the bonds will …read more.

WARSAW – The vacant gas station at the corner of North Detroit Street and Canal Street in Warsaw is coming down. Work began Wednesday, Feb. 5 and demolition should be completed within a few days, according to a spokesman for SiteWorx Hauling and Excavating, Warsaw. The store itself was leveled by Thursday morning. The city …read more.

Weather delays and cancellations for Thursday, Feb. 6.

WARSAW — The American Red Cross will have three Bloodmobile stops in Warsaw in February. Opportunities to donate blood in the Bloodmobile will be offered at the following: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Parkview Warsaw YMCA, 1305 Mariners Drive, Warsaw. Sponsor code: warsawymca Noon – 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — A positive note was struck when the North Webster Town Council met with representatives from Tippecanoe Township and the fire and EMS department to discuss a possible formation of a new fire territory between the township and town. Council called a special meeting for Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the North Webster Town …read more.

WARSAW — A Wabash man faces criminal recklessness and a drug-related charge after allegedly shooting himself in the hand. Skylar Jacob Winget, 24, 389 Alena St., Wabash, faces charges of criminal recklessness while armed with a deadly weapon, a level 6 felony; and possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor. On Jan. 23, police responded …read more.

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

Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Isaac Fussle v. Dean Bromley, $1,869.91 Jeremy Jones, $1,871.69 Stucky Lauer & Young LLP v. Heather Bruce, $1,483 Eastwood Apt. of Warsaw LLC v. Jay Castleberry, $1,500 Valley Forge Apartments v. Leif Cox, $1,187 Warsaw Health …read more.