WARSAW – The former director of Kosciusko County Community Corrections is alleging in a complaint that Prosecutor Dan Hampton created a hostile workplace prior to her departure in November. Anna Bailey Anna Bailey served as the director of Community Corrections for almost two years before she was escorted out of her office in the Kosciusko …read more.

WARSAW — A Fort Wayne woman was arrested for dealing marijuana after she was involved in an attempted robbery in October 2019. Holly Nicole Adams, 18, 2805 Greenbriar Drive, Fort Wayne, is charged with dealing in marijuana in an amount in excess of 30 grams, a level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a class B …read more.

Elige Thompson, Sr. 73, Warsaw, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 5:36 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Dec. 19, 1946, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Ethel (Hibbins) Thompson and Phil Thompson. He was married to Geraldine (Burkett) Thompson and she passed …read more.

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

SYRACUSE — Few details are available in a one-vehicle crash on SR 13, between South Shore Drive and Brown Road, south of Syracuse. Turkey Creek Fire and EMS were called at approximately 2:55 p.m. to a report of a car into a tree near Brown Road. Emergency personnel arriving found a Dodge Grand Caravan had …read more.

Mr. Fred McGlothin, 66, Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at  9:30 p.m., Jan. 13, 2020, at the IU-Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

WARSAW —  If Barry Andrew wants to be the new director of Community Corrections, it appears to be his choice. Kosciusko County commissioners approved Barry Andrew as executive director of Community Corrections at the commissioners meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14, providing Andrew accepts the position. The Community Corrections Advisory Board formally on Monday offered Andrew the …read more.

James D. Kollars, 63, Rochester, passed away at 5:16 p.m., Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in his residence. James was born on Nov. 27, 1956, in South Bend, to David and Carol (Edmonson) Kollars. James attended Mishawaka High School. He served his country as a private in the U.S. Marine Corp. James is survived by his …read more.

WARSAW — Stephen Conrad was born in Kendallville Nov. 13, 1949. His family moved to Syracuse in 1961, and Conrad graduated from Syracuse High School in 1968. Conrad was drafted into the Army in the summer of 1969 but chose to join the Navy instead. He reported for duty Aug. 8, 1969.  He attended boot …read more.

Daniel Christopher “Dan” Shock, 45, Goshen, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse,

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Lions Club will be holding a fish and tenderloin fry from noon to 4 p.m., or until sold out, on Saturday, Jan. 18. It is carry-out only. Side dishes will also be available in pints. Proceeds from the fry will be used for numerous community and Lions International projects. Food will …read more.

Stephen J. Torok, 61, Cromwell, passed away on Dec. 8, 2019, at home. He was born on July 22, 1958, the son of Stephen Stanley and  Ida (Biggs) Torok in Elkhart. SFC Stephen J. Torok of 577th  ENGR BN, retired from the United States Army after many years of faithful service to his country.  He …read more.

AKRON – The third annual Valley Alumni Basketball Game is set for March 13.

PIERCETON —  Town Council approved an outside consultant to aid in the training of Clerk-Treasurer Myra Mast, Monday evening, Jan. 13. The council approved the temporary hiring of municipalities consultant Retha Hicks on an open-ended contract to train and advise Mast as she acclimates to her new role. The temporary hiring of Hicks was facilitated …read more.

SYRACUSE — Joshua Taylor was sworn in as a firefighter/EMT private at the Turkey Creek Fire Board meeting Monday, Jan. 13. The board was also sworn in for their 2020 tenures. Taylor’s wife, Janessa, took the honor of placing his insignia pin on his collar after the swearing in by township attorney Andrew Grossnickle. The …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 Correctional Facility: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:

Marvin Lee Davis, a longtime Warsaw resident, passed away quietly on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. Originally of Akron, he was 90 years old. Marvin was an artist by trade and had worked in ad design for The Yellow Pages for many years. He was a graduate of Akron High …read more.

WARSAW –Two churches, some local companies and many individuals helped Sarah Lockridge reach her goal of providing various gifts to every person who is in recovery from drug addiction in Kosciusko County. The holiday fundraiser collected $10,774 that went toward gifts for 81 people in recovery. Lockridge, who has a daughter in recovery, said she …read more.

James D. Kollars, 63, Rochester, passed away at 5:16 p.m., Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce got things off to a fast start for 2020. Many topics were covered including membership received for 2020, the annual banquet, information on the North Webster Community Guide Book, purchase of a new computer and vision for 2020. President Mindy Scaggs, RE/MAX Lakes, was in charge …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incident: 2:48 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 800 block North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Officers investigated a report of domestic battery.  Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 6:59 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 1400 block North Meridian Road, Rochester. A window …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accident: 5:29 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 702 South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Raeann E. McCarthy, 20, West Van Buren Street, Leesburg; and Kimber M. Boyd, 31, Clear Creek Trail, North Manchester. McCarthy was backing her vehicle out of a parking space in the Lassus …read more.

PLYMOUTH — No serious injuries were sustained after a pickup truck and trailer rolled over into a ditch with water. The accident occurred around 1:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, on US 31 near 11th Road, Plymouth. Preliminary investigation by Indiana State Police Trooper Rodd Schuh indicates that, around 1:20 p.m., George Piper, 54 of Plymouth, …read more.

MILFORD — It was just announced the Milford United Methodist Preschool, 208 W. Catherine St., will be closing in May after the graduation of its current preschool class.

WARSAW — Throughout 2020, the office of the Indiana Attorney General will continue awarding grants to help fund jail chemical addiction programs in counties across Indiana. Administered in collaboration with the Indiana Drug Enforcement Association, the grants have now helped launch JCAP programs serving six Indiana counties — Fountain, Kosciusko, Montgomery, Scott, Shelby and Warren. …read more.

SHIPSHEWANA — Nearly 40 teens were arrested over the weekend. Local police say it was connected to an Amish tradition.

Bonita “Bonnie” J. Klenke, 91,of rural Larwill, died at noon, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born March 30, 1928, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Franklin Theodore and Della (Shockey) Rhodes. Her formative years were spent in Fort Wayne. She graduated from South Side High …read more.

Raymond L. Jaggers, 86, Syracuse, and formerly of Benton Harbor, Mich., left Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen, and stepped into Eternity with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at 7:45 a.m. He was born to Paul and Oza (Hudson) Jaggers in Bragg City, Mo. on Nov. 12, 1933. Ray honorably served his country …read more.

SIDNEY – A clerk-treasurer and a town council member have resigned after it came to light that they had not been legally elected or caucused into office. According to more than one person who attended Monday’s town council meeting when the resignations were announced, the practice of inserting people into elected positions without an election or …read more.

Laura Etta Davidson, 92, Wabash, died at 6 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, at her home. She was born June 26, 1927, in Sumner, Illinois to Frank W. and Coza Lela (Peters) Reed. Laura married Louis Vearl Davidson in St. Louis, Missouri on Dec. 24, 1941; he died Jan. 10, 1997. She was a homemaker …read more.

Mr. Melvin E. Stamberger, 93, Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:33 a.m., Jan. 12, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. On Feb. 13, 1926, Melvin Edwin Stamberger was born in Bureau County, Illinois. He was a treasured son of Herman Oscar and Hilda Margaret Lamps Stamberger. Growing …read more.

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WINONA LAKE – Grace had four athletes highlighted for their weekly athletic accomplishments.

Basketball results for Monday, Jan. 13.

From left, Barry Andrew and Judge Michael Reed. InkFreeNews photo by Lasca Randels. WARSAW — Barry Andrew has been offered the position of executive director of Kosciusko County Community Corrections. The offer was made at a public meeting held by the Kosciusko County Community Corrections Advisory Board Monday, Jan. 13, at the Kosciusko Justice Building …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees held its annual board of finance meeting after a brief regular meeting session on Monday, Jan. 13. Library Business Manager Renee Sweeny delivered her 2019 investment report to the board. In total, the library has $8,890,000 in investments at three local banks. There is a …read more.

WARSAW — Brandon Cavanaugh, a local teacher and US Army veteran, recently announced his candidacy for District 9 State Senate. Cavanaugh is an educator with Warsaw Community Schools and is a member of the teacher’s association. He has worked for Gateway Education Center for three years. In his first year at Gateway, Cavanaugh worked as …read more.

SYRACUSE — A Syracuse man riding a bike was injured after he was hit by a vehicle Saturday. At about 12:15 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to an accident at South Front Street/East Baltimore near 103 South Front Street, Syracuse. Lon D. White, 59, East Baltimore Street, Syracuse suffered …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Brenda Gerber Vincent will be the keynote speaker at Grace College’s Career Week Chapel, at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Career Week Chapel is free and open to the public, said a news release from Grace College. Vincent has been the …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 8:29 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, South Country Club Road, north of East Winona Beach Drive, Warsaw. Driver: Amanda J. Sheets, 36, East CR 450S, Warsaw. Sheets was traveling north on Country Club Road when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 10:23 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 10600 block North SR 13, Syracuse. A representative for South Shore Golf Course reported burglary. 12:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2100 block North CR 875W, Etna Green. Officers investigated a report of battery. 2:52 p.m. Friday, Jan. …read more.

WARSAW — Kimberly Cates recently announced a campaign to retain her seat as an at-large member on the Kosciusko County Council. Cates was appointed by a GOP caucus and is serving out the remaining term of former Council President, Bob Sanders. Before she served on the council, Cates served six years on the Turkey Creek …read more.

WARSAW — Penguin Point Restaurant recently honored the service of three long-term employees. The organization recognized three of its long-term employees for years of service, said a news release for Penguin Point Restaurant Group, LLC. They include Purchasing Director Chris Anders for 25 years; Mike Russell, Chief Financial Officer for 30 years; and Karen Warren, …read more.

Elijah Lavon Patrick, Sr., 41, Pierceton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at 2:26 a.m., in Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. He was born Dec. 13, 1978, in Warsaw to Bill and Donna (Clay) Patrick, Sr. A graduate of Whitko High School, he was employed by Patrick Industries- A.I.A. of Syracuse. as …read more.

Margaret Susan Kennedy, Warsaw, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 72. She was born on April 26, 1947, in Mappen, Germany while her father was stationed there during his tour in the military. She dearly loved her father, Francis Joseph Sinclare …read more.

Scott Backus TVMS Principal As I sit to write my January article, I am again pondering the legacy of a great man who exited this life too soon. In a similar storyline to the loss of Coach Brian Hooker at Rochester last year, Coach Jeff Shriver received a terrible diagnosis of cancer and in a …read more.

Wrestling results for Saturday, Jan. 11.

Kosciusko County Kosciusko County deputies investigated the following incident: 2:11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, a burglary in the 300 block of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, was investigated.   Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 2:13 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, a report of criminal mischief was reported in the 100 …read more.

BREMEN — Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two suspects who robbed Rentown Country Store, Bremen, early Saturday evening, Jan. 11. Marshall County 911 Center received a call at approximately 4:58 p.m. Saturday of a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at Rentown Country Store, 1500 block Third Road, Bremen. The …read more.

Claypool Police with Claypool Police Department investigated the following accident: 1:42 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, on Pierceton Road west of South CR 500E, near Pierceton. Driver: Eric Hamman, 43, 1602 S. Saint Andrew Road East, Winona Lake. The driver struck a wild turkey, causing damage to the front left part of the vehicle. Damage up …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked into Kosciusko County Jail:

WINONA LAKE — Grace College welcomes Ted McKinney, undersecretary of agriculture for trade and foreign agricultural affairs, to be the keynote speaker at its second annual Ag Night. The event will take place at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, Westminster Hall, 105 9th Street, Winona Lake. Ag Night is hosted by Grace’s agribusiness program, said …read more.

Elijah Patrick, 41 passed away at 2:26 a.m., Saturday Jan. 11, 2020, at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To Sign the Guestbook or Send a Condolence go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Shelia A. Puckett, 58, Warsaw, passed away at 8:25 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at Mason Healthcare & Rehab in Warsaw, IN. She was born on Feb. 19, 1961, in Goshen, to Billy and Marjorie (Barrett) Puckett. She was a lifetime Mentone and Warsaw area resident and graduated in 1979 from Tippecanoe Valley High …read more.

Carol Ann Beal, 81, Syracuse, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at her home. She was born on July 7, 1938, in Bluffton to Alvin and Lola (Brown) Follis. She graduated valedictorian in 1956 from Ossian High School & in 1959 from Parkview …read more.

John Randolph Oyler, 68, Warsaw, passed away on Jan. 4, 2020, at his home. He was born on Oct. 8, 1951, in Kokomo to James R. and Mary Joan (Brown) Oyler. He grew up in Kokomo, graduated in 1969 from Kokomo High School, and attended Indiana University in Kokomo. He formerly work as executive chef …read more.

WARSAW – Much of northern Indiana did not receive as much rain as the predicted 3-5 inches over the weekend. Check out the chart above from the National Weather Service for rain totals in your area.  

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accidents: 2:24 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, on Tamarack Street south of Center Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Books Stogsdill, 37, Short Ridge Drive, Warsaw; Seth Cummins, 40, Lyon Street, Warsaw. Stogsdill struck Cummins’ vehicle while in reverse on Tamarack. Damage: As much as $2,500. 7:58 a.m. …read more.

Joel G. Moss, 62, of Columbia City, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at his residence. Born on Nov. 5, 1957, in Iowa City, Iowa, he was the son of Colonel Robert and Charolet (Jaeger) Moss. Joel attended Northrop High School and graduated with the Class of 1976. He then attended Indiana …read more.

Charles A. Seitner, 49, of Silver Lake, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer. Charles was born March 7, 1970, in Warsaw to Charles D. and Nancy J. (Bigelow) Seitner. Charles was a fun-loving, funny guy with a great sense of humor; always having a story to tell. He enjoyed …read more.

Margaret Susan Kennedy, of Warsaw, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw at the age of 72. She was born on April 26, 1947, in Mappen, Germany while her father was stationed there during his tour in the military.   She dearly loved her father, Francis Joseph …read more.

Marvin Davis, 90, passed away on Jan. 12, 2019 at 10:45 a.m. in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are with Titus Funeral Home.

Carol Ann Beal, 81, of Syracuse, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at her home. She was born on July 7, 1938, in Bluffton to Alvin & Lola (Brown) Follis. She graduated valedictorian in 1956 from Ossian High School and in 1959 from …read more.

Wayne M. Campbell, 82, of Leesburg, passed away at 10:54 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Owen Family Funeral Home.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library, 101 W. Main St., announced a Teen Craft Night and more for the week of Jan. 13-17. Teens and young adults, join us from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, for Teen Craft Night. Teens will have an opportunity to make a reusable 2020 calender using Post-It Notes …read more.

Dan Van Lue, 67, of Syracuse, passed away on Jan. 9, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on Aug. 19, 1952, in Tipton, to John & Eloyce (Brinegar) Van Lue. On Jan. 2, 1972, he married Barb Klenke who survives. He was a longtime area resident, having resided in Syracuse since 1962. Graduating from …read more.

Helen Goshert, 69, of Cromwell, passed away on Jan.11, 2020, at her home. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Duane L. Ewell, 73, of Cromwell, passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born on Nov. 26, 1946, the son of Lloyd and Pauline (Kline) Ewell, in Noble County. Duane graduated from Cromwell High School in 1964 and retired as Fire Chief from the Cromwell Fire Department after 20 …read more.

David L. Helmuth, 68, of Milford passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, January 9, 2020. David was born on August 11, 1951, in Prior, Oklahoma to Roy and Mary (Troyer) Helmuth. On January 8, 1983, he married Mary Riggens; she survives. David lived in the area most of his life moving to Milford four years ago. He …read more.

Laura M. France Floyd, 79, of rural Wabash, died at 3:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Silver Lake. She was born Oct. 30, 1940, in Marion to Forrest Hockett and Pauline (Hueston) Kelly. Laura married Elmer L. Floyd in Tennessee on Sept. 26, 2000; he died Nov. 24, 2018. She …read more.

Helen Mae Hickman, 95, born Oct. 5, 1924, passed away on January 6, 2020, at 9:05 a.m. at the Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home. She was in the care of staff and family. Helen was born in Grovertown and was a lifelong resident of Marshall County. She was a graduate of Grovertown High School. On June …read more.

Thomas Balding, 66, passed away on Monday evening, Jan. 06, 2020, in Indianapolis. Thomas was born on October 16, 1953, to Robert and Mildred (McHargue) Balding in Plymouth. Thomas worked as a Security Officer and was a Reserve Police Officer as well. He was also a truck driver of Bendix in South Bend. An excited …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 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Members of the North Webster Community Public Library Board of Trustees recently toured the construction site of the new library facility. A new library is being built on land immediately south of the North Webster Community Center. The floor has been poured, and walls and trusses are installed along with parts of …read more.

Melvin Stamberger, 93, of Rochester, passed away at Millers Merry Manor, Warsaw, on Jan. 12, 2020, at 1:33 a.m.  Arrangements are pending with the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.

Cory Gene Arndell, 39, of Claypool, passed away at 6:40 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.  He was born on May 23, 1980, in Evansville, to Diana Lynn (Pearcy) Scherzer and Kelly Gene Arndell.  Cory was a 1998 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School in Akron. He attended …read more.

Ryland Lee Servantes, of Goshen, was born at 1:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital of Indianapolis. He lived with his precious family for a few hours before passing at 3:42 p.m., when Jesus called him to his eternal Heavenly Home. He weighed 3 lbs and 15 oz and was …read more.

Terri Charais Bowers, 59, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away, after a valiant three-year battle with pancreatic and liver cancer, Terri is now pain-free. Her love of family and friends kept her fighting, but the Lord has called her home. Terri was known as being exceptionally kind and empathetic, never met …read more.

ANGOLA – Grace’s track and field teams enjoyed a banner day at Trine’s Keith Turner Alumni Invitational on Saturday.

NAPPANEE — Kate Rulli put up 29 points and 11 rebounds, and Maddy Payne chipped in 11 as Class 3A No. 9 NorthWood went inside in a 54-33 win over visiting Wawasee Saturdday.

Girls basketball results for Saturday, Jan. 11.

Boys basketball results from Saturday, Jan. 11.

GOSHEN – Wawasee rallied to best Goshen in boys swimming, while the Lady Warriors rolled over the RedHawks in NLC action.

DUNLAP – Concord’s team depth was slightly deeper than Warsaw’s in a boys swim win, earning Concord the NLC regular season title.

WARSAW – The manager for the Pier 1 Imports in Warsaw confirmed Saturday, Jan. 11, that the store will soon close in what would have been the location’s twentieth anniversary. The company announced earlier this week plans to shutter 450 stores nationwide. Dwindling sales were blamed for the closures. The Warsaw store sits on the …read more.

WARSAW — Dr. Sean Roades, president of the KCH Medical Staff, presented a $1,500 donation on behalf of the medical staff to Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County. The Cancer Care Fund provides financial assistance to cancer patients and their families living in Kosciusko County. In 2019, over 100 clients were served with financial help totaling …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 persons were booked in the Marshall County Jail: Whitley County The following people were …read more.

SYRACUSE — After a rough start — including a nasty spill by starter Jason Borkholder — NorthWood rallied past host Wawasee in the second half Friday night.

By Amy Mann Children’s Services The library’s Winter Reading Program started Jan 6. Are you signed up and participating? The Children’s Department at Warsaw Community Public Library is using a Bingo card to keep track of what a child is reading and doing. Register in person at the Children’s Desk. The program continues through Feb. …read more.

Watching the Indiana House District 18 race initially unfold, I’m guessing this is not how the Republican Party in Kosciusko County would like to see the transfer of power begin for one of the longest-serving local lawmakers in Indiana, State Rep. Dave Wolkins. While there are apparently numerous people in the Warsaw area interested in …read more.

WARSAW – After a day of the warm, overcast and rainy conditions in Kosciusko County there will be a change in the air Saturday, Jan. 11. Saturday started out warm with temps in the mid-50s before daybreak, but temperatures are expected to fall through the day to about 27 overnight, according to the National Weather …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.

WABASH – Russell “Russ” Reahard formally announced his candidacy for the Indiana House State District 18 seat Friday, Jan. 10. Reahard, who ran unsuccessfully for the seat two years ago has filed to run again in a bid to replace Dave Wolkins, who announced he would not seek reelection to the General Assembly after more …read more.

MIDDLEBURY – A streaky Northridge side held off Warsaw, 59-55, in boys buckets Friday night.

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 Officers with the Warsaw Police Department responded to the following accidents: 2:44 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, North Cedar Street near East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Driver: Tamara L. Center, 55, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Center was driving a school bus south on North Cedar Street when she moved the bus out of the way …read more.

MILFORD — Milford Town Council’s first public meeting of 2020 Thursday, Jan. 9, was a lengthy affair covering a wide, disparate range of issues. Among the actions taken was a vote to purchase body cameras for Milford police officers. The council also hired two new employees and voted to keep the same officers from 2019. …read more.

David H. Johnson, 77, Goshen, passed away at 7:54 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at his residence. He was born July 24, 1942 in Burlington, Iowa to Nels Howard and Elizabeth (Haan) Johnson. David graduated from Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, CT in 1962.  He had lived in Parkridge, Ill. his whole life, until he moved …read more.

Daniel Van Lue, 67, Syracuse, passed away on Jan. 9, 2020, at Goshen Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending at the Eastlund Funeral Home.

Tracie Sparks, 45, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:06 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at Vernon Health and Rehab in Wabash. She was born Oct. 23, 1974, in Hanover, Indiana to Harold and Mary Sparks. Tracie was a long time resident of Vernon Manor. She attended day programming through Carey Services. The highlight of her …read more.