WARSAW — A Cromwell man faces multiple criminal charges connected to numerous thefts from Menards. Cory Edward Johnson, 42, 11105 North Wawasee Circle West, Cromwell, was recently arrested on a warrant for eight counts of theft and four counts of sentence enhancement theft. Johnson was arrested in connection with a series of thefts from the …read more.

WARSAW — JB’s Furniture is offering 5 years interest free financing on Tempurpedic Mattresses and adjustable bases this month. From now until January 31st, you can finance the most highly recommended mattress in America and an adjustable base for up to 5 years without any interest charges — and a $300 gift certificate you can …read more.

CROMWELL — After a year of growth and changes, the board at Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District is starting 2020 with the goal to continue improving. Whether it be eliminating unnecessary expenses or adding modern technologies, TCRSD is starting January with Jim Boone at the helm and a full group of employees to see those …read more.

WARSAW —  At the Warsaw Parks & Recreation board meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21, Steve Haines was elected as 2020 board president and Larry Ladd was elected as vice president.  Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer, Haines and Ladd recently met with an architect from Valparaiso regarding potential plans for an ice rink in Warsaw.   Plummer said …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A Kyle Mangas three in the waning seconds gave No. 2 Indiana Wesleyan an 87-85 win at No. 18 Grace Tuesday night.

Gymnastics results for Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Basketball results for Tuesday, Jan. 21.

WARSAW — Warsaw swim earned a split with visiting Culver Academies Tuesday, winning 132-51 on the boys’ side and falling 96-89 with a modified lineup on the girls’ side.

WARSAW — Homestead was every bit as good as advertised in a very convincing, 48-26 defeat of host Warsaw at the Tiger Den Tuesday, but the Lady Tigers are hoping to grow from it.

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools is requesting input on school start and end time for the 2020-21 school year. The survey can be found in the news section at warsawschools.org or at http://bit.ly/wcsstarttime. Numerous medical research studies have shown a positive impact on student health and wellness through later school start times. Over the last …read more.

MILFORD — The housing authority that serves Warsaw and Goshen is pushing back against a rumor. Over the past several weeks, the North Central Indiana Housing has received multiple questions regarding whether or not it will cease operating the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program for the City of Warsaw, according to a news release …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley County BABE, a non-profit organization that specializes in providing resources and a community for moms and families, has recently hired Laura Tucker as its new executive director. Tucker steps into this position with the experience she’s learned in the past three years as the store manager of BABE. She has been …read more.

SOUTH BEND – Warsaw’s Brooklyn Slone and NorthWood’s Skyler Duerksen have qualified for the Indiana High School Bowling semi-state set for this weekend.

WARSAW — The lawsuit between Michael DeWitt and Dustin and Lindsey Johns, all of Syracuse, continues in Kosciusko Superior Court 4. A third amended complaint for damages was filed by Dewitt Friday, Jan. 17. This third amendment came after a motion to dismiss the second amended complaint with prejudice was filed Dec. 19, several days …read more.

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Recycling Depot’s transition to a new recycling contractor was described by Tom Ganser, the depot’s director, as smooth. The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District approved a 2020 recycling contract bid with Whitley Environmental, Columbia City, in October. “The transition went fantastic,” said Ganser. “Vendors worked …read more.

GOSHEN – Wawasee’s Alexis Mishler was among the honorees for All-Northern Lakes Conference in girls swimming.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Center Board of Directors announced Kelly Horn as its new executive director position. She is a lifelong resident of Noble and Kosciusko counties. Horn and her family reside in North Webster, and seasonally at Little Barbee Lake. Prior to joining the North Webster Community Center in 2018, she was …read more.

WARSAW —  Kosciusko County Treasurer Rhonda Helser told the county commissioners Tuesday that nearly $23,000 was collected last year from past-due taxes through a state program that allows counties to collect late taxes through garnishment of tax refunds. Helser provided the update after asking commissioners to approve two documents — the board of finance organization …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 7:26 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, South SR 25 near South Wausau Street, Warsaw. Driver: Tony M. Barnes, 55, South CR 780W, Mentone. Barnes was driving his vehicle when a deer entered the roadway. Damages up to $2,500. 7:21 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, …read more.

WARSAW — A Columbia City man was recently arrested after threatening people with weapons at Rex’s Rendezvous in Warsaw. Tyler Lee Neely, 26, 321 Wallace Ave., Columbia City, is charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 5 felony; criminal recklessness, a level 6 felony; pointing a firearm and carrying a handgun without a …read more.

Laura C. Stucky, 102, Syracuse, passed away at 9:55 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at the Maples of Waterford Crossing in Goshen. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse

SYRACUSE— Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee had its first meeting of the year Monday, Jan. 20. The board heard updates on several projects and plans for 2020. Construction is moving along for the Conklin Bay boardwalk and trail project. Construction began Oct. 13 and will be completed in the spring of 2020. Photos of the work were …read more.

SANDUSKY, OHIO — Wawasee Robotics set a world record match high score of 124 points Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Kalahari Classic Signature Event in Sandusky, Ohio. Teams 574D and 574C in qualification match number 288 scored 124 points. They collected 21 of 22 orange cubes on the field to set the score. The last …read more.

WARSAW — Combined Community Services will host Indiana Fever General Manager, Tamika Catchings, as it’s featured speaker for the first annual Love Thy Neighbor Luncheon, Feb. 19. The Love Thy Neighbor Luncheon will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Christ Covenant Church, 2090 East Pierceton Road, Winona Lake, said a news …read more.

Dr. Jerry Winebrenner, Cromwell, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of Jan. 14, 2020. Born on Sept. 6, 1949 in Mishawaka to Robert E. Winebrenner and Betty Snyder. Jerry was a man of many hats. He attended John Adams High School and graduated from Elkhart Central High School. He went on to graduate from …read more.

WARSAW — JB’s Furniture is offering 5 years interest free financing on Tempurpedic Mattresses and adjustable bases this month. From now until January 31st, you can finance the most highly recommended mattress in America and an adjustable base for up to 5 years without any interest charges — and a $300 gift certificate you can …read more.

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

WABASH — A Lafontaine man was struck and killed in a bus-pedestrian accident in Wabash County on Sunday. At approximately 7:03 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, officers from the Indiana State Police and the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department responded to a vehicle-pedestrian crash on SR 15 near CR 1050S. The preliminary crash investigation by Trooper Jeremy …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following incidents: 11:48 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 300 block North Huntington St., Syracuse. A wallet was located. 11:09 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 500 block West Boston St., Syracuse. Autumn L. Belle Replogle reported a hit-and-run property damage vehicle accident.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police …read more.

WARSAW – Kosciusko County’s Health Officer, Bill Remington, on Monday night applauded local efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Remington offered his impressions following a county board of health meeting Jan. 20 in which updated figures on opioid deaths were released. The statistics show a steady rise in opiate overdose deaths from 2014 to 2017 …read more.

David E. Kuhn, a resident of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne as the result of injuries which he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was 52 years old. Born on Sept. 17, 1967, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of David M. Kuhn …read more.

Hong Kong— Officials in China are racing to contain the spread of a new virus that has left at least six people dead and sickened almost 300, after it was confirmed the infection can spread between humans.

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Basketball results for Monday, Jan. 20.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Two Whitko Jr./Sr High School students were inaugural recipients of the Whitko Valor Award at the Whitko School Board of Trustees meeting, Jan. 20. Matthew and William Farner, twin brothers and seniors at Whitko Jr./Sr. High School, were the inaugural recipients of the award. Whiko Jr./Sr. High School Principal Jake Everett presented …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community School Board of School Trustees discussed the corporation’s upcoming 2020-21 school start time survey during a meeting on Monday, Jan. 20. The online survey is set to open on Tuesday, Jan. 21. WCS will issue a press release with a link to the survey when it is available. The survey …read more.

BURKET — The majority of the Tippecanoe Valley School Board meeting held tonight, Jan. 20, was spent hearing an update on the progress being made at Burket Educational Center. Teacher Micah Lukens stated that the emphasis for Burket Educational Center this school year was to help students build and foster a plan for the future. …read more.

Carol Margaret Maurer, affectionately known by everyone as “Nurse Carol”, went home to be with her Lord at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at the age of 85. She was a longtime resident of Winona Lake and a recent resident of Grace Village Retirement Community. She was born on Dec. 28, 1934 in …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Freshman Isaac Beatty was named the Crossroads League Track Athlete of the Week on Monday for Grace’s track and field team.

Claypool Officers with the Claypool Police Department investigated the following incident: 9:17 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 7700 block West Carl Lane, Claypool. A complaint was issued regarding dogs running loose.  Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:48 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2800 block West CR 700N, Leesburg. A burglary …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 6:23 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, North CR 150W, Warsaw. Driver: Arturo Sanchez, 45, Old Road 30, Warsaw. Sanchez’s vehicle slid off the roadway, striking a tree. Damage up to $10,000.  6:43 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, North CR 100E, south of Wellington Drive, …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: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:  

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Bill and Vickie Morton announced the Big Brothers Big Sisters Scholarship Fund. Bill and Vicki Morton spent years volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kosciusko County and have seen firsthand the difference a “Big Brother” or “Big Sister” can make in the lives of young kids, said a …read more.

WINONA LAKE — “I love diversity because the God of the universe loves diversity. God is passionate about diversity.” Kondo Simfukwe, lead pastor at Mission Point Community Church, addressed a crowd of about 300 people at the Committee to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20. …read more.

Alice H. Miller, 95, of Syracuse, passed away on January 18, 2020 at Lake City Place in Warsaw.  She was born on January 20, 1924 in Fort Wayne to Fred & Velma (Henning) Witte. On October 31, 1942 she married Charles “Bud” Miller who preceded her in 2005. She retired from the Wawasee School Corporation.  …read more.

Christopher Daniel Tabolt, 63, Bremen, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in his home. Chris was born on Feb. 22, 1956, in Englewood, N.J., the son of Charles and Bernadette (McKweon) Tabolt. On Nov. 22, 2006, he married his wife, Merly. He is survived by his wife, Merly; daughter, Christal Edwards of Plymouth and …read more.

Donald W. “Doc” Baer, 89, of rural Wabash, passed away peacefully, at 5:47 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Oct. 23, 1930, in Wabash, to Glen and Emma L. (Higgley) Baer. Doc married Willamae Wearly in LaFontaine, on June 21, 1950; she died Jan. 27, 2002. He was a …read more.

Jasmine Nicole Bolin Curry, 41, rural Wabash, died at 11:44 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at her home. She was born Jan. 9, 1979, in Wabash, to Jay Bolin and Laurna (Howard) Bolin. Jasmine loved cooking for Frank and her boys. She also enjoyed her dog Wisher, her chickens, crocheting, and spending time by her …read more.

Mr. Fred Allen McGlothin, 66, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 9:33 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 at the IU-Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. On May 14, 1953, Fred was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Fred R. and Rosemary Holloway McGlothin.  Growing up as one …read more.

SYRACUSE — David E. Kuhn, 52, North Lake Street, Syracuse, died from internal injuries at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a one-vehicle crash at South Huntington and East Chicago streets, Syracuse. The accident was at 1:52 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19. Kuhn, who was conscious at the scene was able to speak to police at the …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance announces that Kelsey Bonewits has joined the company as an agent. She will be based in the Warsaw office at 2104 North Biomet Drive, said a news release from Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance. Bonewits graduated with a bachelor of science in business management from Wayne State University. She uses …read more.

WARSAW — A Russiaville woman who appeared in Kosciusko Superior Court 3 for a sentencing hearing related to a probation violation now faces an additional charge after denying knowledge of a Howard County court appearance. Jillian Theresa Fischer, 38, 625 N. Union St., Russiaville, is charged with perjury, a level 6 felony. According to the …read more.

WARSAW – A 23-year-old Akron man has been charged with child molestation. Austin John Collins, of 83456 South SR 19, Akron, faces a single charge of child molesting, a level 1 felony. The incident allegedly happened on Dec. 8, 2019, at an undisclosed residence in Kosciusko County. Collins was interviewed on Jan. 2 by a …read more.

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

WARSAW — Kosciusko County Sheriff Kyle P. Dukes announced that the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association will again be awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. There will be approximately 40 – $750 scholarships awarded to qualifying students throughout the state, said a news …read more.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:55 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 100 block North Henry St., Milford. Margarita A. Criswell reported the theft of items from a vehicle.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 10: 25 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 800 block North Lake …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accidents: 7:28 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, East Center Street near Argonne Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Maicey A. Hollar, 22, Cardinal Drive, Warsaw; and Braxton J. Foreman, 18, West Center Street, Warsaw. Hollar was driving north on Argonne Road when she entered the Center Street intersection …read more.

LEWISTON, Maine — Thursday nights are busy at Dorthea Brown’s home in Lewiston. A half a dozen women let themselves into the 104-year-old’s white farmhouse and weave their way past the kitchen and bedrooms into her back living room. Dottie, as her friends call her, usually goes to bed early, but on Thursdays, she makes an …read more.

MILFORD — A native of the Milford-New Paris area, Deb Patterson has accepted the position of editor-in-chief of The Papers Incorporated, according to an announcement by Publisher Ron Baumgartner. She moved into the position Monday, Jan. 20. Patterson was named interim editor-in-chief, filling the vacancy left by the death in November 2019 of Jeri Seely, …read more.

Colleen C. Bryant, 93, North Webster, passed away at 8:55 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on Oct. 31, 1926, in Logan, UT to Tracy William and Grace (Lewis) Colt. She graduated in 1944 from Lehi High School in Lehi, Utah, and attended Henegar College in …read more.

SOUTH BEND — A recall is underway for several baby strollers sold at Target and on Amazon.

WARSAW — A Nappanee man faces multiple theft charges after allegedly using a stolen credit card. Michael Allen Adams, Jr., 39, 940 South Jackson Street 31, Nappanee, was arrested on a warrant for fraud, a level 6 felony; two counts of theft, a level 6 felony; theft, class A misdemeanor; and a theft sentence enhancement, …read more.

Billy “Joe” Havens, 84, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at home. He was born Nov. 28, 1935 in Bonny, Ky. to Clayton and Daisie (Murphy) Havens. On Jan. 30, 1993 he married Shirley (Nicodemus) Hapner. She survives along with two daughters, Jolene (Roger) Yoder, Shipshewana and Rosalind (Ty) Marshall, Warsaw; step-children, April (Rod) Hostetler, New …read more.

Jack Allen Miller, 89, Nyona-South Mud Lakes, Macy, went on his last ride to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at 4:35 p.m. at his daughter’s residence on South Mud Lake. Jack was born on April 4, 1930, in Kokomo, the son of Donald T. and Lela B. (French) Miller. On May …read more.

Cheryl Ann Crist, 67, Peru passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at I.U. Medical Center in Indianapolis. Born on March 5, 1952, in Warsaw, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Phyllis (Grindle) Holloway. Cheryl was a graduate of North Miami High School and of Kokomo School of Practical Nursing. On April …read more.

Charles Le Roy Carpenter, 82, Etna Green, passed away at 5:19 p.m., Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in his residence. He was born June 5, 1937, in Stockbridge, Mich. to Franklin Pierce and Elda (Arnett) Carpenter. Charles was united in marriage to Mary Creamer at Hoffman Lake May of 1985. He was a graduate of Rochester …read more.

Brendon Gerard Cummings, 38, of Goshen, passed away at 10:35 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born on Jan. 12, 1982 in Southfield, Mich. to Gerard John “Gerry” and Marta A. (Kramer) Cummings. He graduated in 2000 from Divine Child High School in Dearborn, Mich. and attended …read more.

WARSAW – Being in a foreign land is an eye-opening experience, but athletics has made the transition for some area athletes a welcomed change of pace.

CLAYPOOL — Burket/Seward Township Fire Department with the assistance of other area fire departments responded to a residential fire south of Burket, Sunday afternoon, Jan. 19. At about 2:36 p.m., Burket/Seward Township Fire Department received a call for a residential fire at 8324 South CR 700W, Claypool, just south of Burket. According to Beacon, the …read more.

MENTONE — Lego Club and more happening at Bell Memorial Public Library. Lego Club is returning to Bell Memorial Public Library as an afterschool program, said a news release from Bell Memorial Public Library. The first meeting is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 4 – 5:30 p.m. The library invites crafters to …read more.

WARSAW – Republicans are planning two caucuses in Sidney on Thursday, Jan. 23. A caucus to fill a vacancy on the Jackson Township Trustee Advisory Board will be at 6 p.m. Another caucus for a Sidney Town Council seat and the clerk-treasurer will be at 6:30 p.m. Two people have applied for the Jackson Township …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.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library offers a variety of activities next week beginning with Voyager Book Club 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20. Meeting the fourth Monday each month, Voyager is a different kind of book club in that everyone reads a book of their choice within each month’s assigned genre. On Monday, …read more.

MIDDLEBURY – Wawasee’s Alexis Mishler claimed her first NLC swim title in an exciting finish Saturday at the NLC Girls Swimming Championships.

Basketball results for Saturday, Jan. 18.

MARION – Grace’s track and field team continued its indoor season with the Indiana Wesleyan Invitational on Saturday.

SYRACUSE — Mark your calendars for the Wawasee Winter Carnival Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25, sponsored by Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission and Lakeland Youth Center. The festival will begin with a soup supper fundraiser Friday evening, Jan. 24, and will continue with activities during the day Saturday, Jan. 25. Kiwanis Soup Supper …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor Keeping up with all of the latest must-read books can quickly turn into an overwhelming endeavor. Whether you’re in the market for an absorbing new book or are just on the lookout for your next can’t- put-it-down read, there are so many options out there. If you need a new …read more.

Boys basketball results from Friday, Jan. 17.

WARSAW — Offices in five towns in Kosciusko County will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, while six others will be open for Martin Luther King Day. Town halls in Syracuse, North Webster, Milford, Mentone, Claypool and Silver Lake will remain open for business on Monday. Warsaw city offices will be closed Monday and Monday’s trash …read more.

CULVER — Both Triton teams started fast, and both ultimately ended up with the “W” in a boys/ girls doubleheader at Culver Community Friday night.

WARSAW — Exciting things are happening at Sacred Heart School in Warsaw.  The school’s STREAM program is an integral part of the school’s curriculum, adding Arts to STEM educational experiences with a Religious component at the core of education. What was new on Jan. 15 was the inception of their STREAM family night with a …read more.

Lois Irene Shively, 90, Wolf Lake, died at 5:50 a.m., Jan. 16, 2020 at Parkview Whitley Hospital. She was born Nov. 12, 1929 in Noble County, Indiana, a daughter of the late George W. and Flossie (Cramer) Smith. Her formative years were spent in both Noble and Whitley Counties. She attended Columbia City High School. …read more.

Dennis Marvin Renschler, 67, of South Whitley died at 9:09 p.m., Jan. 16, 2020 at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Nov. 28, 1952 in Columbia City, Indiana, a son of the late Howard M. and Helen M. (Wright) Renschler. He attended South Whitley Elementary and graduated from South Whitley High School in …read more.

Robert L. Krider, 91, of rural Columbia City, died at 3 a.m., Jan. 16, 2020 at Millers at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. He was born Nov. 13, 1928 in Smith Township, Whitley County, a son of the late George W. and Mildred M. (Hill) Krider. He attended Coesse High School and Columbia City High School. …read more.

Shawn Angela Everly, 51, Columbia City, died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born July 28, 1968 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a daughter of Melvin Lewis and Eleanor Jane (Simmons) Everly. She graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1987. Everly was a Claims Adjuster for …read more.

Mabel A. Clark, 82, passed away 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

Phyllis Jean Reed, 88, of Bremen, passed away at 8:07 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 peacefully in her home. Reed was born on June 25, 1931, the daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Kaser) Reed. She is survived by four children; Larry (Nancy) Schutz of St. Louis, MO, Jerry (Sue) Schutz of Bristol, Wisc., …read more.

Norman Lee “Bud” Donaldson, 90, of rural Wabash, died at 7:46 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at his daughter’s home. He was born Dec. 4, 1929 in Miami County, Indiana to Elmer “Rip” and Hazel (Carlin) Donaldson. Bud married Katherine E. “Kate” Banister at the Wabash First United Methodist Church on Aug. 29, 1960; she …read more.

Mitchell Thomas, 60, Goshen, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at his home. He was born Nov. 7, 1959 in LaGrange County, to Herman Lee & Patricia Jo Desmond. Surviving are 3 daughters, Sabrina Lee (Joseph) Hughes, Goshen, Sireana Thomas, Mishawaka, Kimberly Bell, Goshen, a half-sister, Michelle (Jason) Blackman, Katy, Texas and 7 grandchildren. He was …read more.

Marian L. Tharp, 94, peacefully passed away on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw, Indiana. Born Feb. 9, 1925 in Bremen, Indiana, Marian was the daughter of Edward Francis and Ethel May (Dodd) Walterhouse. She graduated from Bremen High School with the class of 1942. In 1946 she received her diploma …read more.

David E. Walker, 62, of Bourbon passed away Jan. 13, 2020. David was born the son of Harold J. and Norma L. (Disser) Walker, April 16, 1957 in Daviess County. He has been a long time resident of the area and a graduate of Plymouth High School class of 1975. In his spare time he …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Public Library announced its events for the week of Jan. 20-25. The month of January brings a partnership between Chautauqua Wawasee and the Syracuse Library with a discussion about happiness. Actually, joy is a more commonly understood emotion, and the discussion is based on the best-selling title, “The Book of Joy: …read more.

LuAnn Cohn, 65, of Kewanna went to be with the Lord at 2:35 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. Born May 10, 1954 in Gary, she was the daughter of the late William and Lucille (Martin) Long. She was a 1972 graduate of Edison High School in East Gary. …read more.

Donna Rae Mellott, 84, of rural Etna Green, Indiana passed away 12:54 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 surrounded by her family at her residence. Mellot was born on Nov. 26, 1935 in Warsaw, Indiana to the late Chester and Hildreth A. (Blackford) Coplen.  She married on Feb. 6, 1959 in rural Etna Green, Ind. to …read more.

North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department responded to the following accident: 6:25 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, North SR 13, north of East CR 400N, Pierceton. Driver: Melissa J. Coy, 35, EMS B18 Lane, Pierceton. Coy was traveling north on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Coy complained of left arm …read more.

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

District 22 State Rep. Curt Nisly has once again introduced legislation that would ban all abortions in Indiana. The bill would legally define the act of abortion as murder and would allow for the arrest of federal officials who try to intervene. The bill, HB 1089, allows for federal officials who take action to uphold …read more.

Weather delays and cancellations for Saturday, Jan. 18.

FORT WAYNE – Congressman Jim Banks on Friday, Jan. 17, filed to run for re-election to represent Indiana’s Third District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Banks has served as the congressman for Indiana’s Third District since January 3, 2017, serving on the House Armed Services Committee, Veteran Affairs Committee, and Education and Labor Committee. …read more.