WINONA LAKE —One week after declaring plans to run, Alan Alderfer announced Tuesday, Jan. 7,  that he is suspending his campaign for the Indiana House of Representatives District 18 seat in the May 2020 Republican primary election. Alderfer announced his plans last week on the same day that longtime State Rep. Dave Wolkins announced he …read more.

WARSAW — A North Manchester man was recently arrested after allegedly battering a woman who then needed treatment at a hospital. Gregory Wayne Watkins Jr., 34, 407 N. Market St. B., North Manchester, is charged with criminal confinement, a level 5 felony; domestic battery with moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric J. Holcomb today announced he has selected Indiana State Fire Marshal Stephen Cox to serve as the executive director of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Holcomb appointed Cox in October 2019 as the state fire marshal to lead the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Division of Fire and Building Safety. …read more.

Brenda Roberts, 58, Pierceton, passed away at 11:49 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Duane L. Ewell, 73, 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 years …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School announces parent-teacher conferences have been scheduled from 3:15 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13. Teachers will be available in their classrooms for you to meet with that evening. There will be students to help you find teachers and rooms if you need assistance. You can pick up a paper copy …read more.

WARSAW – The keynote speaker for the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce’s 108th Annual Chamber Awards Dinner, sponsored by Lake City Bank, will be Andrew Berlin, according to an announcement by the Chamber on Monday, Jan. 6. Berlin is part owner of the Chicago Cubs and full owner of the South Bend Cubs. According to …read more.

WARSAW – The first of two more public meetings about the opioid crisis will be Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Center Lake Pavilion in Warsaw. The event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. and is open to the public. Another meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Syracuse Community Center. Mayor Joe …read more.

WARSAW — KC Recycling, in it’s “Recycled News & Views” announced big changes at community drop-off bins throughout the county starting Jan. 1. While new receptacles and new signage are the noticeable changes, the biggest change is items that will be accepted. The updated guidelines for the community drop-off bins include: clean paper products, metal …read more.

Rex Jay Warner, 77, of Noblesville, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on July 23, 1942, to the late L.V. and Ruth (Norris) Warner in Warsaw. Rex worked for 30 years as the Youth Development Specialist at the Purdue State Extension Office for 4-H. After …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: Whitley County The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail:

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents: 3:42 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 1000 block East CR 300N, Warsaw. Christina M. Miller reported identity theft.  11:53 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 6100 block North CR 950E, North Webster. A domestic complaint was investigated.  1:00 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 800 block West …read more.

Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 9:59 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, East CR 1250N, Milford. Driver: Elijah Patrick, 41, East CR 100S, Pierceton. Patrick’s vehicle went off the roadway, striking a mailbox and utility pole. The first officer on scene verified that Patrick was wearing a seat belt. …read more.

Editor’s note: The news release below includes a Spanish translation below the English version. WINONA LAKE — Grace College is gearing up for its annual “Latino Visit Day” on Friday, Jan. 24. Latino students and their families are invited to see Grace’s beautiful campus and learn about its variety of academic opportunities. The visit day …read more.

Mary Helen Isaac, 65, North Webster, passed away peacefully in her home on Jan. 5, 2020.  Mary Helen was married to Johnny Ray Isaac on Oct. 3,1996, who survives. She had two children Jimmy Wolfe and his wife Michelle from Arcola, Ill. and Shelly McGrath and husband Joey from Warsaw. She is also survived by …read more.

Terry L. Croussore, 73, Rochester, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana. He was born on Sept. 21, 1946, in Rochester, the son of Curtis Croussore Jr. and Metha (Gregory) Croussore. Mr. Croussore spent most of his life working in small engine repair for mowers as well as …read more.

By Darla McCammon Now that our days are growing longer again how about escaping these cold dark days to take a magical trip with me to a warm place? That warm place is a State in our Union, one of the most beautiful islands in the world. We will also visit Kyoko Ishigami, the artist …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Museum is offering free admission on Jan. 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

WARSAW – The City Redevelopment Commission on Monday, Jan. 6, approved a purchase agreement for a property at the northwest corner of Fort Wayne and Indiana Streets where officials would like to eventually construct a new garage for the Parks and Recreation Department. The city redevelopment commission voted to buy the property at 123 E. …read more.

Phyllis I. Vandersaul, 89, Columbia City, died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, Miller’s at Oak Pointe, Columbia City. She was born Dec. 31, 1930, in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Maurice and Lovica (Keirn) Vandersaul. Her formative years were spent in Richland and Etna-Troy Twp., where she graduated from Larwill High …read more.

Dakota Messmann, 23, of Columbia City, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, in a car accident. Arrangements are pending at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City

Darrell “Mike” Michael Bradley, 67, Laketon, entered Heaven at 12:40 p.m., Jan. 3, 2020. One of five children, Darrell was born on June 9, 1952, in Warsaw, to Robie and Helen (Castle) Bradley. Darrell served in the United States Army, once he was honorably discharged, he moved back to Indiana and joined the American Legion …read more.

Devon Marvin Snyder, 87, of Bremen, passed away at 6:07 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Signature Health Care of Bremen. Devon was born on May 12, 1932, in Wyatt, the son of the late Marvin and Dora (Hoover) Snyder. On October 17, 1968, he married the love of his life, Mary Lou Witman. They …read more.

Harlan D. Amburgy, 63, Mentone, passed at 3:26 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw. Harlan was born on Sept. 30, 1956, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to the late Charles D. and Velma (Newsome) Amburgy. He was a factory supervisor and worked for Kralis Brothers, Othy and Zimmer Orthopedics. He served his …read more.

Gary Michael Smith, 46, of Rochester passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2019, at Summit City Nursing Home of Fort Wayne. arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

Iris E. Nuell, 92, Warsaw, passed away quietly on  Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at home after a short illness. She was the daughter of Walter and Ruby (Reed) Seitner. Born on Oct. 21, 1927, Iris was a 1945 graduate of Mentone High School. She was married to the late Mark Nuell on Dec. 25, 1946, …read more.

WARSAW – Anchorage Road in Warsaw will be closed between SR 15 and US 30 on Wednesday, Jan. 8.  The closure is for work related to the Airport Industrial Park sewer project.  It will be closed at the North Rainbow Drive intersection, according to a news release from the city. The closure is expected to …read more.

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WARSAW – If you think Mayor Joe Thallemer plans to coast through his third term in office, guess again. Minutes after all elected city officials were sworn in Monday, Jan. 6, Thallemer addressed the council about initiatives and plans he hopes they will consider in 2020. As he’s done after each of his first two …read more.

Jim Zachary (L) is sworn in as a Winona Lake Town Council Member by Town Attorney Adam Turner Monday, Jan. 6. Town Manager Craig Allebach and Council President Rick Swaim look on. InkFreeNews photo by Kory Stoneburner-Betts. WINONA LAKE — The town council approved a wastewater rate increase and swore in a new council member …read more.

WARSAW — About 200 people attended a prayer vigil outside of Lincoln Elementary School on Monday, Jan. 6, after an area atheist group made a complaint to Warsaw Community Schools regarding alleged First Amendment violations. The large group gathered on a sidewalk to the east of the school, many holding glow sticks while several pastors …read more.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee’s Iron Pride began the winter half of the season by presenting to the Wawasee Kiwanis of Syracuse Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Syracuse Community Center. Teams 574C and 574D talked for more than an hour about the upgrades made to the robots during the winter break and their goals for the rest …read more.

FORT WAYNE – The Fort Wayne TinCaps are auctioning off the team’s batting practice tops from 2018-19.

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

Renessa Bays of Akron, passed away at 4:55 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at her residence surrounded by family at the age of 78. She was born on Oct. 4, 1941, in Mousie, Ky. to Annie (Hunter) Wicker and Crit Wicker. On Jan. 25, 1963, she was married to Carl Raymond Bays. They shared …read more.

CLAYPOOL — The Claypool Police Department acted upon a tip provided by NET 43 in regards to the possible dealing of methamphetamine at 405 S. Graceland Ave., Claypool.  With the information provided, the Claypool Police Department initiated a narcotics investigation. Throughout the course of the investigation, evidence was obtained that led to the issuance of a …read more.

Patricia J. Yeiter, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in her residence. She married Edwin J. Hanks, Jr., on Sept. 3, 1976, who preceded her in death on July 3, 1991. Together, they shared three children, Sandi Jo (Hanks) Heaney, Edwin Jay Hanks III, and Elizabeth C L Hanks (Anthony …read more.

Fulton County Officers with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following accidents: 11:32 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, CR 500N and CR 450E. Driver: Christian L. Overmyer, 19, Rochester. Overmyer’s vehicle went off the road and hit a pole. 10:12 p.m. Saturday, Jan 4, West CR 750S, Rochester. Driver: Kara L. Westwood, 19, Twelve …read more.

WARSAW — A Syracuse man received a 17-year prison sentence after accepting a plea deal for drug dealing and other charges in Kosciusko Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 6. Neal Ryan Minnick, 40, 202 E. Washington St., Syracuse, pleaded guilty to six charges in two separate cases. A third case was dismissed pursuant to the plea …read more.

  WARSAW — Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor a 2020 Indiana Master Naturalist class in Kosciusko County, according to Darci Zolman, SWCD Program Administrator. “The mission of the Indiana Master Naturalist program is to bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster an understanding of Indiana’s plants, water, soils …read more.

COLUMBIA CITY — The Indiana State Police is currently investigating a single-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Columbia City man. The crash occurred on Old Trail Road, just east of CR 300E, which is just northeast of Columbia City in Whitley County. At approximately 7:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, Master Trooper Todd Reed …read more.

From the files of the Kosciusko County Historical Society: This is a retrospective column that will run a few times a month on InkFreeNews.com. Jan. 5, 1974 — Firemen battled near zero degree temperatures and a stubborn blaze that completely gutted the quarter-block Boice Building at the intersection of Center and Indiana streets in downtown Warsaw …read more.

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

SOUTH BEND — Eye doctors are seeing more kids needing glasses earlier in their lives. The likely reason? Ophthalmologists think it is something they are doing both at school and at home.

Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents: 5:55 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 200 block West Section Street, Milford. Officers investigated a report of theft. 5:48 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 200 block West Section Street, Milford. Officers investigate a report of theft. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to the following accident: 11:02 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 1200 South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Driver: Kandi L. Gall, 60, East Maple Grove, Syracuse. Gall said she was driving west in the parking lot of 1200 South Huntington Street when she swerved to avoid parked vehicles and struck …read more.

WARSAW – The workweek will start out dry, but will end with a chance of rain or snow Thursday through Saturday, the National Weather Service said. Monday, Jan. 6, will be clear and cool with a high of 39. The overnight low will be 27, the weather service said. Tuesday will see a slight chance …read more.

WARSAW — Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, at the administrative offices of Kosciusko Community Hospital. The first meeting of 2020 brings Medtronics representative Bruce Gardner, who will give up-to-date information about their deep brain stimulator implant device. Each month is an opportunity to learn …read more.

Patricia J. Yeiter, 64, Warsaw, passed away at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

John Randolph Oyler, 68, of Warsaw, passed away on Jan. 4, 2020, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Rodney Irvin Fuller Jr., 53, Warsaw, passed away at 4:25 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at home. Arrangements are pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw

Randall O. Yeazel, 64 and a resident of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at Kosciusko Community Hospital on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. Known to many as “Randy” or “Randy-Blake,” Randy was a fun-loving person who will be missed by many. Born on March 10, 1955, Randy was the son of Irvin V. and Lorraine W. (Phaller) …read more.

Mary C. (Truex) Pike, a longtime resident of the Atwood and Clunette area, passed away quietly on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was 98 years old. Born outside Clunette on March 17, 1921, she was the third of ten Truex children and the daughter of Algie and Martha (Grove) Truex. …read more.

Francine H. Maheu, a longtime resident of Winona Lake, passed away quietly at 6 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Fort Wayne at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home. She was 79 years old. Born in La Rochelle, France on June 5, 1940, she was the daughter of Rene Jean LeFormal and Paulette (Jolivet) LeFormal. She completed her …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Seth J. Thompson, 20, Columbia City, died from injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash Friday evening, Jan. 3, The accident occurred at 10:13 p.m. at 5709 N. 450E. Officials with Whitley County Sheriff’s Department report Thompson was northbound on CR 450E in a 2007 Chervolet, when it failed to negotiate a curve. …read more.

Mary Isaac, 65, North Webster, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To sign the register book or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

Joan McGinnis, 85, Syracuse, passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Mason Health & Rehab in Warsaw. She was born on Sept. 12, 1934, in Goshen, to Loyal and Nellie (Ebersole) Sayles. She graduated from Goshen High School, was a former waitress in Indiana and Florida, and transported Amish families. She …read more.

Loa Ann Dahl, 86, Syracuse, passed away at 12.43 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on Sept. 24, 1933, in Piqua, Ohio, to Roy J. and Loretta (Griffin) Sellers. She attended Elkhart High School in Elkhart and moved to Syracuse in 1961 from Jacksonville, N.C. She …read more.

Darrell D. Drudge, 76, Warsaw, passed away at 7:24 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 22, 1943, in Rochester, to Lester and Donnabelle (Zolman) Drudge. He was a lifetime Warsaw area resident, graduated in 1962 from Silver Lake High School, and attended …read more.

LARWILL — The Whitko board of school trustees will hold a special meeting Monday, Jan. 6 at the administration offices at the Whitko Larwill campus.  The purpose of the meeting is to hold the annual board of finance and reorganizational meetings. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. said a news release from Whitko schools. …read more.

WARSAW – A prayer vigil is planned for 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at Lincoln Elementary one week after an atheist group complained about stories of Christianity being told at the school. Northern Indiana Atheists sent Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert a letter on Dec. 30 complaining about the telling of Christian-themed stories and the showing …read more.

MENTONE — Bell Memorial Public Library released its announcements for the week of Jan. 6-10. The library is creating space for its “Makerspace!” Think of a Makerspace as a spot inside the library for making, sharing, learning and exploring. Patrons have the potential to use things like a high-quality laser printer or maybe even a …read more.

By Melissa Chapman Cataloging Supervisor Biographies and autobiographies are some of the most fascinating books written. Thousands are written every year. Below are some of the newest titles about some world-renowned charismatic people. “Me” by Elton John is his first and only official autobiography. He reveals the truth about his extraordinary life. Reginald Dwight was …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 …read more.

Betty J. Byrer,  77, Claypool, passed away at 5:43 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw. Betty was born on Dec. 31, 1942, to  Lawrence and Alice (Cunningham) Warner in Claypool.  Betty is survived by children, Danny and (Patricia) Warner, Claypool, Glen and (Ruby) Patrick, Claypool, Rhonda (Kevin) Banghart, Claypool, …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Wawasee wrestling finished 2-2 at the IHSWCA Team State Duals in Fort Wayne Saturday, good enough for seventh-place in the 2A standings.

NORTH WEBSTER — Got the after-holidays letdown? Learn to play the dulcimer, create an art piece, dance for fitness or relax with an old movie at North Webster Community Public Library. Registrations are currently being accepted for a Mixed Media Workshop, 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20. Artist Golden Seaton will show you how to create …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Covenant Christian DeMotte pulled away from LCA in the fourth quarter to win the Cougar Classic girls basketball tournament.

ELKHART – Wawasee gymnastics competed in Saturday’s five-team Blazer Invite.

MARION – Kyle Mangas sped past the 2,000-point mark Saturday in an Indiana Wesleyan win over Bethel.

Basketball results for Saturday, Jan. 4.

Joan M. Wolff, 95, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth. Arrangements are pending.    

Mary Lou Walker, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home in Plymouth, on Jan. 4, 2020. She was born March 1, 1939, in Sebree, Ky., the daughter of Sam and Nellie (Forker) Cole. She married Joe D. Walker on April 25, 1953, in Shawneetown, Ill. They moved to Mishawaka, and …read more.

Sue E. Wolf, 60, Warsaw, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

David Lee Wells, 72, Syracuse, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Jan. 1, 2020, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, with his family at his side. David was born the son of Harry E. and Jeanette R. (Jeffries) Wells, July 2, 1947, in Bryan, Ohio. He has been a resident of Syracuse since the early 1980s and …read more.

MILFORD — Lego Crew and Teen Book Club kick off Jan. 11 at Milford Public Library. At 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, the Lego Crew will meet in the meeting room of the library. On the second Saturday of the month from May to September, children of all ages are welcome to come play with …read more.

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

Editor’s Note: The following article has been edited to clarify the involvement of the Claypool Police Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. The Claypool Police Department conducted the investigation, based on a tip provided by NET 43.  CLAYPOOL — Five people were arrested last month following a NET 43 tip that led to the discovery …read more.

Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following incidents: 3:27 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 200 block Columbia Street, Warsaw. Leah N. Espinoza reported theft of items from a motor vehicle. Items stolen included purse/wallet, money, identity documents and credit/debit cards valued at $160.  10:34 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 100 block Petro Drive, Warsaw. …read more.

Indiana’s Third District U.S. Rep. Jim Banks is getting more and more face time on Fox News these days. He appeared on the network earlier in the week and then returned Friday night on the Lou Dobbs show to discuss the airstrike in Iraq that killed a leading military general in Iran, Qassam Soleimani. Banks, …read more.

Chandler Leigh Miller, Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly at 10:12 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne at the age of 30. She was born on Sept. 15, 1989, in Gross-Umstadt, Germany to Stacey Lynn (Price) Miller and William Joseph Miller. Chandler moved from Germany to Fayetteville, N.C. with her parents, after …read more.

WARSAW — Former local attorney Scott Lennox, 51, Warsaw, who faces eight felony criminal charges, withdrew a  ‘not guilty’ plea on Friday, Jan. 3, and entered a plea of ‘guilty.’ An order granting the motion to enter the plea of guilty pursuant to a plea agreement was signed Jan. 3.  In April, Lennox was charged with …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 …read more.

WARSAW — The Tigers ended their long holiday layover with a come-from-behind, 43-40 win over visiting Valparaiso Friday.

Basketball results for Friday, Jan. 3.

WARSAW – Chris Plack was appointed to the Oakwood Cemetery Board this week. Plack, who ran an unsuccessful city council campaign last year as an independent, was appointed to the board by Mayor Joe Thallemer, a Republican, who then swore him in on Friday during the board of works meeting. Plack said he’s excited about …read more.

Mr. James “Jim” Fisher, 69, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 8:30 p.m., Jan. 1, 2020, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. On April 29, 1950, James Everett “Jim” Fisher was born in Fulton County. He was the son of Woodward and Evelyn Nelson Fisher. Growing up in Kewanna Jim …read more.

WARSAW — A motion for summary judgment made by Barnett’s Bail Bonds, Warsaw, in a lawsuit by Atta and Larry Helman was taken under advisement in Kosciusko Circuit Court on Friday, Jan. 3. The Helmans are suing Barnett’s Bail Bonds and three bounty hunters for their involvement in the Aug. 25, 2014, shooting and death …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw took care of Columbia City in boys and girls swimming Friday morning.

NAPPANEE — The mother and stepfather who were arrested in April 2018 after failing to report their child had been severely abused, have pled guilty. Rune Star Springer, 26, 9872 E. King Arthur Trail, Cromwell, is charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 3 felony. Springer entered a guilty …read more.

A kind and heartfelt husband, father, mentor and business leader; Needham passed away surrounded by loved ones in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. His well lived life included marrying his Broad Ripple High School sweetheart, Mary Lou Beesley in 1954. After they graduated from Indiana University and Needham earned his MBA, duty called, and …read more.

WARSAW – A Saturday morning crash along US 30 on Dec. 28, 2019, injured four people, including one who is in the intensive care unit of a Fort Wayne hospital. The accident at 8:17 a.m. involved a 2019 black Ford pickup headed east on US 30 and a white 2008 Ford truck headed west that …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College earned another win in the non-conference with a 87-68 decision on Great Lakes Christian.

WARSAW — Max Mock was sworn in to serve another term on the Oakwood Cemetery Board of Regents Thursday, Jan. 2. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer administered the oath of office to Mock. “I appreciate your willingness to serve again,” Thallemer said. “I know the pay is not great but you’ve got a good boss, a …read more.

Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, Huntington Street, Syracuse. Driver: Sebastian E. Hoskins, 27, Pearl Street, Syracuse. Hoskins’ vehicle struck a deer. Damage up to $2,500.  Winona Lake Officers with the Winona Lake Police Department investigated the following accidents: 10:34 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, Westwood …read more.

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

SIDNEY — A Warsaw woman was taken to the hospital for minor injuries after her vehicle left the roadway and overturned. At 10:59 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an overturned vehicle on South SR 13, south of East CR 850S, Warsaw. Teal M. Stamper, …read more.

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed K9 Besz to their ranks. According to the KCSO Facebook page, Besz was born in Ukraine in May of 2018 and is a Belgian Malinois. She is assigned to Deputy Craig Summers. “K9 Besz and Deputy Summers will start training at Vohne Liche Kennels on Monday …read more.

CLAYPOOL — A Claypool man faces multiple charges after allegedly attacking a woman while holding a knife. Dyrell Aaron Kreis, 39, 3211 West CR 700S, Claypool, was arrested on a warrant for charges of intimidation with a deadly weapon, a level 6 felony; domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor; domestic battery with a prior conviction …read more.

  SIDNEY — Kosciusko County Republican Party Chairman Mike Ragan announced plans for a caucus to fill a vacancy in Jackson Township. Marsha Dierks resigned effective Wednesday as a Jackson Township Advisory Board member due to her moving out of the township, said a news release from the Kosciusko County Republican Party. Dierks was elected …read more.