By Darla McCammon It was my daughter Dee Anna, involved in helping with literacy, who helped me make the acquaintance of Kathy Stutzman when she worked at Warsaw Community Public Library. Stutzman was always doing creative and inventive things to attract people to her literary world. I remember one of those times when she cleverly …read more.

WARSAW – Alan Hoyt never had time to celebrate the opening of his business, Global Auto, when it opened 25 years ago, so instead, he and his friends celebrated it Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the store at 802 S. Buffalo St. “I started on a grand total of $4,000 and nothing else – just the …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Community Foundation recently announced the creation of the Kosciusko County Addiction and Recovery Fund. Established by generous anonymous donors, the Kosciusko County Addiction and Recovery Fund will provide support for programs and projects aimed at assisting individuals or families affected by drug or alcohol addiction. Grants from the fund will …read more.

WARSAW — The increase in traffic and accidents in Warsaw along US 30 dominated discussion at the Warsaw Traffic Safety Commission meeting, Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5. Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker presented the commission with the department’s annual traffic report. According to the report, a total of 1,088 accidents in Warsaw were reported in 2019. …read more.

Basketball results for Wednesday, Feb. 5.

WARSAW – The South Bend Cubs and Fort Wayne TinCaps have announced several opportunities for the upcoming 2020 baseball season.

MENTONE — The town council announced plans to expand the Mentone Community Farmer’s Market and bring more events to the town in a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Councilmember Shelley Krueger oversees the Mentone Community Farmer’s Market in Mentone. The market operates on Saturdays starting in May until October from 8 a.m. – noon in …read more.

Attorney Scott Federoff was present at the meeting representing two requests. WARSAW — During a two-hour meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Kosciusko Area Planning Commission tabled a rezoning request while approving four other requests on the agenda. Scott Anderson requested to rezone property on the south side of CR 700N, west of CR 300E …read more.

WARSAW — In recognition of Feburary’s designation as Heart Month, the Parkview Warsaw Center for Healthy Living will host cardiologist Sabeena Ramrakhiani, MD, Parkview Physicians Group-Cardiology, at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, as she explains how the brain can benefit the health and well-being of the heart. Scientists are beginning to understand the negative effects …read more.

FORT WAYNE — A month-long joint investigative effort by the Indiana State Police and the Fort Wayne Police Department resulted in the arrest of a Fort Wayne Man on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in regards to an armed robbery incident that occurred at an Economy Inn. Gage Christopher Oberley, 20, Fort Wayne, is charged with robbery, …read more.

ROCHESTER — A Rochester City Councilman has resigned after being arrested on multiple charges involving sexual misconduct with a minor. Gary Clevenger Jr., 40, 501 Clayton St., is charged with child solicitation, a level 5 felony; sexual misconduct with a minor, a level 5 felony; contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a level 6 …read more.

PIERCETON — Pets of the Week are available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League, 1048 S. CR 325E, Pierceton. Frodo Frodo would certainly travel with you to the fires of Mount Doom to destroy an evil ring if you asked him. But he would really prefer to go for a walk around the neighborhood …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The winning photos of The Watershed Foundation’s “Picture Your Watershed” photo contest encapsulate the beauty, serenity and fun that area local lakes have to offer. For this year’s contest, The Watershed Foundation asked the community, “What does lake life look like to you?” and the resulting 91 entries were diverse and impressive. …read more.

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

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 8:37 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. Driver: Benjamin J. Bruce, 40, Old Trail Road, Pierceton. Bruce’s vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $10,000.  Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 8:57 a.m. …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Following up on the news the North Webster Town Council had voted down the proposed North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory at a special meeting Monday, Jan. 27, questions were sent out to the three council members for some input into the decision. David Walizchek and Lisa Strombeck responded. No answer had been …read more.

WARSAW — The K21 Health Foundation has awarded Bowen Center a $20,000 grant to coordinate Kosciusko County’s Systems of Care program for 2020. This is the third year the K21 Health Foundation and Bowen Center have worked together to coordinate a network of community-based mental health care service providers, said a news release from K21 Health …read more.

WABASH – Four Hoosier institutions are being recognized on The Princeton Review’s list of best value colleges. The rankings are comprised of schools that have what the publication calls strong academics, affordable cost and strong career prospects for graduates.

SYRACUSE — Mike Noe, Syracuse town manager, said his first year as town manager and public utility manager has been one of growth. In a recent interview, Noe said it took a while for him to settle into the job as town manager. Having been the public utility manager for North Webster, that job was …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Contour Airlines announced it will be coming to Indianapolis.

  SYRACUSE — A new law, set to go into effect July 1, should not be an obstacle for the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy, according to Bill Pipp, a member of the conservancy. The new law, authored by Republican State Sen. Victoria Spartz, “provides that a conservancy district established after June 30, 2020, …read more.

WARSAW – Kosciusko County could see a few inches of snow tonight. Feb. 5. A weather advisory has been issued for much of northern Indiana, southern parts of Michigan and northwest Ohio in advance of a storm that could bring snow, freezing rain and ice. The advisory runs from 4 p.m. Wednesday, until 10 a.m. …read more.

WARSAW —  The funeral for Warsaw Police Officer Jason Dobbins will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Warsaw Community Church.  His funeral procession will take place at approximately 12:30 p.m., following his funeral service, and will begin at Warsaw Community Church, at 1855 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw, and conclude at Oakwood …read more.

WARSAW — A Goshen woman faces multiple theft charges after two alleged incidents at a Walmart store in Warsaw. Bree Ann Wasson, 32, 18685 CR 40, Goshen, faces two counts of theft, a class A misdemeanor and two counts of theft sentence enhancement, a level 6 felony. On Jan. 4, police investigated a report of …read more.

Kosciusko County Editor’s note. The criminal charge for Darcy Boyer (below) has been updated and corrected. InkFreeNews apologizes for the error. The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

WARSAW — Probably the most significant marker of Sally Nelson’s personality is the Harley-Davidson decal she put on her four-wheel electric scooter. “Everybody who knows me knows about Sally’s Harley,” chuckled the amiable 72-year-old Warsaw resident. Many of those who know her are regulars at the Kosciusko County’s senior activity center on the north side …read more.

BERRIEN COUNTY, MICH. — Michigan State Police report the arrest of William Stanson in Mexico days after he was featured on the TV show “In Pursuit with John Walsh.”

Terry L. Johnson, 68, North Manchester, passed away peacefully on Feb. 3, 2020, in his residence. He was born on Jan. 31, 1952, in Wabash, to Delbert A. and Leanna M. (Rhoades) Johnson. During high school, Terry played keyboard in a rock and roll band called ‘Rising Son’ which eventually became ‘American Freedom Band’. A …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office announced that Pastor Jarod Osborne has been appointed the official Jail Chaplain of the Kosciusko County Jail and will help launch a new jail ministry program. Osborne assumed the position of Jail Chaplain effective Jan. 1, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. Osborne is the …read more.

Shanda Michelle Spacy, 28, Warsaw, passed away at 3:29 p.m. on February 1, 2020 in Silver Lake. Shanda was one of three children born to Michael G. and Tammy Lynn (Lester) Spacy. She was born on Feb. 11, 1991, in Wabash. Shanda graduated from Frontier High School in 2009. Shanda was a bright light who …read more.

Mary Lou Cartwright, 91, of Warsaw, formerly of rural Andrews, died at 8:15 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Oct. 14, 1928, in Henry County,  to Robert “Glenn” and Bernetha (Houser) Holcomb. Mary Lou was a 1946 graduate Mooreland High School. She married Eugene Allen “Gene” Cartwright …read more.

Ida Bell Chipman, 89, passed away peacefully with her family near Monday evening, Feb. 3, 2020, at Millers Assisted Living in Plymouth. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. A Memorial Service will begin at 4 p.m. with Life …read more.

SYRACUSE — Two Syracuse men are facing criminal charges after a drug investigation at a residence. In the first case, John Brown Christian, 70, 4484 E. CR 1300N, Syracuse, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony; and possession of methamphetamine, a level 6 felony. In a second case, John Christian was charged …read more.

Jeff Good was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 2:59 PM at his home. This followed a fierce yet valiant battle with cancer for the past 19 months. On Sept. 8, 1963, Jeffrey Duane Good was born in Rochester’s Woodlawn Hospital. He was a treasured son of Junior D. and Joyce …read more.

WARSAW — The WCHS Drama Department presents its Third Annual Disney Character Day 12-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Performing Arts Center. The Warsaw Performing Arts Center is part of Warsaw Community High School and is located at 1 Tiger Lane. All children will be able to do crafts with the characters and have …read more.

NAPPANEE — The auction for Amish Acres, a longtime tourist attraction in Nappanee, will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5. After 50 years in operation, Amish Acres closed after its Dec. 31, 2019, New Year’s Eve Cabaret. The Pletcher family, who owns the business, is retiring. Amish Acres has grown to be a …read more.

LAGRANGE – Central Noble and NorthWood both won Tuesday to open play at the Lakeland Girls Basketball Sectional.

CULVER — Triton closed the season with a 22-18 loss to Argos in Tuesday’s quarterfinal round of Culver Community Sectional play.

Girls basketball results for Tuesday, Feb. 4.

WARSAW – Superior Court 3 Judge Joe Sutton has withdrawn his candidacy four days after filing to run and issued an apology for negative comments directed at Superior Court 2 Judge Torrey Bauer.  Sutton, widely believed to be retiring, on Friday, filed to run for Superior 2, which is currently held by Bauer, a fellow …read more.

From left, County Auditor Michelle Puckett and Commissioner Vice-President Bob Conley. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW — Suzie Light, chief executive officer of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation; and Stephanie Overbey, associate director at the Foundation, attended the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4, to provide an update related to the Giving Indiana Funds …read more.

Kosciusko County The following person was 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:

William Ellsworth “Bill” Curts, 85, Chapman Lake in Warsaw, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at 10:55 p.m. surrounded by family. Bill was born the youngest of five siblings on March 4, 1934, in Cutler, to Clinton and Florence (Jacobs) Curts. After graduating from Camden High School, Bill enlisted in …read more.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was recently arrested after allegedly strangling and battering a child. Elizabeth Rae Justice, 45, 208 N. Fort Wayne Ave., Warsaw, is charged with strangulation, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Dec. 4, 2019, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department went to a residence …read more.

WARSAW — Silver Lake resident Terry Baker was honored as Veteran of the Month at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4. Baker was born in Warsaw on Feb. 7, 1950, to Wilbur and Cora Baker.  He enlisted in the army immediately following his graduation from Warsaw High School in 1968. Once Baker received …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:21 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 700 block South Dixie Drive, North Webster. Officers investigated a report of battery. 5:24 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 300 block East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Alicia C. Centeno reported the theft of a license plate from a …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 6:16 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, South CR 400E, south of East Cr 900S, Sidney. Driver: Linnette J. Rivera, 36, South CR 300E, Claypool. Rivera was traveling north on CR 400E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500. North Webster …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School Key Club is collecting items to help the homeless until Feb. 21. Collection boxes are located around the school and items can also be dropped off at the main office. Items accepted include monetary donations, scarves, blankets, clothing, hot hands, tents, toys for children, shoes, hats, coats, gloves, nonperishable food …read more.

JoAnn Carol Schwartz, 91, Nappanee, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at Signature Healthcare, Bremen. She was born March 13, 1928, to Delbert and Juanita Leeper in Bremen. JoAnn was a 1945 graduate of Grovertown High School.  On May 28, 1948, she married Ray Schwartz in Bremen.  He preceded her in death Aug. 1, 2011. …read more.

Erma I. Buckles, 100, Columbia City, passed away at 1:25 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe. Born Sept. 2, 1919, in Noble County, she was the daughter of Owen E. and Florence I. (Moroney) Fought. She graduated from Albion High School with the Class of 1937. On July 2, 1937, she …read more.

Valeria Katherine Shively, 92, of Plymouth, passed away at 7:00 am, Monday, February 3, 2020 in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. Valeria was born on March 4, 1927, the daughter of the late George and Nettie (Reaker) Barts. On March 22, 1947, she married Harold Shively. He passed away on April 25, 1996. She is survived …read more.

WABASH — Wabash County Democratic Party Chairman Chad Harris recently entered the race for the seat of outgoing District 18 State Rep. Dave Wolkins. Harris, 40, has been the Wabash County Democratic Chair for four years. He currently resides in Wabash. He is a 1998 graduate of Northfield Jr./Sr. High School in Wabash. He works …read more.

  WARSAW —Lakeview Middle School will host an Art Show & Sale from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Lakeview Middle School Cafeteria. This is a Cash & Carry event with 60 percent of proceeds benefiting student artists. Twenty percent will help support local student art enrichment opportunities. Another 20 percent will go toward The …read more.

Jason Dobbins WARSAW – Some Warsaw offices may be closed on Thursday, Feb. 6, between 10:30 a.m. and approximately 12:30 p.m. to allow employees to attend the funeral services for Officer Jason Dobbins, who died on Saturday, Feb 1.   Whether an office is closed depends in part on size and staffing levels. “We are not …read more.

WALKERTON — An increasing number of adults deal with a common birth defect called congenital heart defect, and a woman in our area is a congenital heart defect survivor who wants to share her story to hopefully help someone else be more aware of their heart health.

BREWSTER, Mass. – Brewster Animal Control got a call about a raccoon stuck in a local dumpster earlier this week – which is a relatively normal occurrence in the Cape Cod community.

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

WARSAW —  Warsaw will host state Color Guard competition on Saturday, Feb. 15. In a competition of skill, choreography and visual thrills set to music, Twenty-six area color guard units will be traveling to Warsaw high school to perform. IHSCGA showcases the talents of students competing in winter guard. Winter guard is practiced and performed …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace rugby duo Olia Greathouse and Kaylee Houghton were named to a national rugby all-star team.

CHANTILLY, VA. — Wawasee Iron Pride robotics traveled 1,322 miles round trip to compete at the Vex Night at the museum signature event in Chantilly, Va., Jan. 31-Feb. 1. Sixty teams, representing 31 states in the U.S., arrived Friday morning at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum-Udvar Hazy Center. Wawasee was one of four schools …read more.

PIERCETON — A Pierceton man was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 3, for battering a woman on two separate occasions.  Thomas Henry Sheley, 44, 597 S. Old SR 13, No. 24, Pierceton, pleaded guilty to domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor.  On April 9, 2018, an officer with the Pierceton Police Department responded …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 10:42 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, West CR 200S near South CR 600W, Mentone. Driver: Zachary R. Wagoner, 30, Cedar Road, Tippecanoe. Wagoner was driving his vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $2,500. 10:16 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, …read more.

MOORE, OKLA — A high school student was struck and killed by a pick-up truck Monday while training with other members of a cross country track team in Moore, Oklahoma.

Thomas “Tom” K.  Barker Jr., 76, Pierceton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born Oct. 11, 1943, in Huntington, to Thomas Sr. and Pauline (Stults) Barker. He married Andrea Moog on Feb. 14, 1986; she survives. Tom was an avid I.U. and Chicago Bears fan. He …read more.

Janice Sue Case, 79, Wabash, died at 1 a.m., Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at her home. She was born Oct. 15, 1940, in Wabash, to Denzil and Thelma (Stair) Leming. Janice was a graduate of Wabash High School. She married Carlos Ray Case in Wabash on Feb. 6, 1961; he died March 7, 2006. She …read more.

At 11:22 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2020, Jim Renforth celebrated his birthday into eternity as he was welcomed home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Orville (Jim) Renforth (75) was born on August 22, 1944 in Wheeling, W. Va., the son of William and Stella (Smith) Renforth. …read more.

Alex J. “Jim” Weaver, 86, North Webster, passed away at 9:40 p.m. on Friday Jan. 31, 2020, at Masons Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. He was born on June 1, 1933, in Pixley, Calif. to Alec and Avenal (Mitchell) Weaver. He graduated from Delano High School in Delano, Calif. and attended California Polytechnic State …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Redevelopment Commission initiated the acquisition process of properties on Market and Center Streets for construction of a senior living facility Monday afternoon, Feb. 3. The commission passed a resolution and several appraisals to initiate the acquisition process of properties at 800 and 802 East Center Street; and 805 East Market Street. …read more.

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FORT WAYNE – Drew Brees is the featured speaker at the 2020 Night of Hope event this May.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee gymnastics got back to form with a win over East Noble Monday night.

Basketball results for Monday, Feb. 3.

Boy Scout Troop 730 is pictured with council members and Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer.   WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council heard about a possible new economic development incentive tool during the meeting held tonight, Feb. 3. City Planner Jeremy Skinner and Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO Alan Tio were present at the meeting to …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s Kyannah Stull was named this week’s top NCCAA women’s basketball player.

WARSAW — A Warsaw woman was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 3, for her involvement in an undercover drug transaction. Lyndsey Leigh Evans, 42, 111 E. High St., Warsaw; also showing an address of 2494 N. Grandview Drive, Warsaw, pleaded guilty to dealing in methamphetamine, a level 4 felony. According to the affidavit …read more.

WARSAW — The Indiana State Department of Health is closely monitoring an outbreak of the 2019 novel (new) coronavirus or 2019-nCoV. This new respiratory virus was first identified in the city of Wuhan in China’s Hubei Province and continues to infect people in China and around the world, including the United States. ISDH is working …read more.

Nina R. Humbles, 90, peacefully fell asleep in death at 5:30 a.m. on Jan. 23, 2020, with hope of the earthly resurrection soundly in heart and mind. She was born on Feb. 8, 1929, to William and Mary Willoughby. Nina was the youngest of six children. After her father’s passing when she was ten years …read more.

WARSAW — Nextremity Solutions, Inc., a strategic commercialization organization with a focus in the extremity market, located in “The Orthopedic Capital of the World,” Warsaw, today announced it has entered into a  letter of intent to acquire substantially all of the assets of Lakeland Technology, Inc.  Lakeland Technology, Inc., previously known as B&M instruments since …read more.

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

WARNING: The following article contains information that may not be suitable for all readers.  SILVER LAKE — A Silver Lake man was arrested and booked at the Kosciusko County Jail after allegedly molesting two minors.  Daniel S. Louvier, 37, 208 S. High St., Silver Lake, is charged with two counts of child molestation, both level …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 9:28 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 700 block South CR 325E, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of invasion of privacy. 11:23 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 300 block North CR 900E, Pierceton. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery. 6:31 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, West US 30 near North 800W, Atwood. Driver: Jiah M. Harvest, 19, South Peters Street, Garrett. Harvest was driving his vehicle behind a slow-moving semi. He said his vehicle hit the back of the semi causing his …read more.

Michael Reid Shapiro of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne, at the age of 59. He was born on January 21, 1961 in Pueblo, Colorado to June Marjorie (Sigman) Shapiro and Harold Shapiro.  On Nov. 24, 1990 he was married in …read more.

EL PASO COUNTY, COLO. — Colorado authorities are looking for an 11-year-old boy who has been missing for a week after he went to play at a friend’s house, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said.

Jason M. Dobbins, 50, of Warsaw, passed away at 6:44 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in  Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Jason was born on Feb. 5, 1969, in Warsaw, to Ted and Judy (Lewis) Dobbins . He was united in marriage to Kara Crousore on June 29, 2019, in Warsaw. Jason was a lifetime …read more.

From the Files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society This is a retrospective article that runs a few times a month on InkFreeNews. Feb. 1, 1989 — Kosciusko County officials considered the purchase of the financially troubled fairgrounds. A county takeover of the 68-acre property north of Winona Lake was discussed among other options to …read more.

WARSAW — Wintery conditions return this week according to the National Weather Service. This afternoon will be mostly sunny with a high near 53. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after 2 a.m. A low around 34 is expected. Tuesday, expect cloudy skies, a chance of rain and snow with a …read more.

AKRON — The Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation is seeking nominations for the Tippecanoe Valley Distinguished Alumni Class of 2020. Distinguished Alumni are graduates of Tippecanoe Valley High School, Akron High School, Beaver Dam High School, Burket High School, Mentone High School, or Talma High School (living or deceased) who have led successful lives while making …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man was recently arrested after battering a woman and confining her in a vehicle. Josiah James Gall, 25, 9592 N. CR 300E, Syracuse, is charged with strangulation and criminal confinement, both level 6 felonies; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. On Jan. 28, an officer with the Warsaw Police Department …read more.

Eileen Sellers, 94 and a resident of Grace Village, Winona Lake, passed away quietly on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, at Grace Village Health Care. Born on Feb. 15, 1925, in Thorp, Wisconsin, Eileen was the daughter of George and Katherine (Henkel) Mueller. She spent her formative years in Wisconsin, graduating from Hannibel High School and …read more.

Margaret E. Frieden, 96, North Manchester, formerly of Silver Lake, passed away Feb. 1, 2020, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Margaret was born on Sept. 30, 1923, in Huntington County, Indiana to Ray and Francis (McCool) Shenefield. At the age of twenty-three, Margaret married James Frieden on Dec. 15, 1946. The two were wed …read more.

Lewie Arnold Overlander, 81, Akron, died on Jan. 31, 2020 following a lengthy illness at 11:35 p.m. at his residence. He was born on April 4, 1938, in rural Miami County, Indiana to Edward and Catherine (Kamp) Overlander.  He was one of six children and lived his whole life in the Akron community. Lewie married …read more.

Mr. Bob Weaver, 87, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:10 a.m., Feb. 2, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. Arrangement are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

  Jeff Good was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 2:59 PM, Sunday, February 2, 2020 at his home. A celebration of the life of Jeff D. Good will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9,  2020 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester.  Friends may visit …read more.

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

WARSAW — Penguin Point named Mike Montel its 2019 “People Pleaser of the Year.” Montel, 47, of Warsaw, has worked off and on for three years as an associate at the Penguin Point location on West Lake Street in Warsaw, said a news release from Penguin Point. “Mike is a great asset to us. He …read more.

CLAYPOOL —  A Claypool man faces multiple domestic battery charges after an alleged stabbing. Justin W. Siede, 28, 9752 South Pheasant Drive, Claypool, faces charges of domestic battery while armed with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; interfering with the reporting of a crime, a class A misdemeanor; …read more.

BRADENTON, FLA. — A dog’s face placed on a beer can in Florida caught the attention of a Minnesota woman who recognized it almost immediately. “Oh my gosh!” Monica Mathis told WWSB-TV. “That looks like my dog!” Bradenton-based Motorworks Brewing last month began featuring dogs at Manatee County Animal Services as labels on its beer cans, hoping people consider …read more.

Marlin T. Brittian, 87, Milford, passed away at 6 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at his residence in Milford. He was born on Friday, Nov. 11, 1932, in Baltimore, Md. He married Edna Mae (Baker) Brittian on Tuesday, July 06, 1993 in Sevierville, Tenn. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-1953. …read more.

Known for decades by family and friends throughout the Midwest and several Canadian provinces as the creator and baker of the best chocolate chip cookies this side of eternity, Jill Ellen Waterson Stiffler, as of 1:10 p.m. Feb. 1, 2020, has taken up her new position as Chief Cookie Baker in Heaven where she is …read more.